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Auction No. 116 - Session 1

Auction No. 116 - Session 1

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Auction No. 116 - Session 1

Auction No. 116 - Session 1

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U.S. Model 1855 Percussion Pistol-Carbine

U.S. Model 1855 Percussion Pistol-Carbine

Lot # 226 (Sale Order: 226 of 703)      

Low Estimate: 5,000High Estimate: 7,000
.58 cal, 12" round barrel with a lightly oxidized bore which retains strong rifling. The iron surfaces are a tarnished pewter gunmetal gray showing light pitting at muzzle, slightly more moderate in the flash areas around the nipple bolster and on the lid of the priming mechanism. The U.S. Springfield marking on the lock is present however the date is only partially, the Eagle on the lid of the priming mechanism is lost to the years. The brass furniture is a tarnished goldenrod patina and is very pleasing. The pistol's stock rates very good showing a repair to cracks ahead of each stock flat and an additional crack from the rear of the lock through the backstrap, continuing on the left side of the gun, it is unobtrusive. The buttstock itself rates very good as well showing perhaps an old light cleaning with the wood being slightly under in a few spots. The "U.S." marking on the tang of the buttplate remains strong and the stock is numbered "17", the buttcap of the pistol numbered "8". As-is usual, the buttstock fits slightly loose with a bit of wobble however the lock is crisp and mechanically functional. Really an overall very good example for the martial collector. (38426-12) {ANTIQUE}
.58 cal, 12" round barrel with a lightly oxidized bore which retains strong rifling. The iron surfaces are a tarnished pewter gunmetal gray showing light pitting at muzzl...moree, slightly more moderate in the flash areas around the nipple bolster and on the lid of the priming mechanism. The U.S. Springfield marking on the lock is present however the date is only partially, the Eagle on the lid of the priming mechanism is lost to the years. The brass furniture is a tarnished goldenrod patina and is very pleasing. The pistol's stock rates very good showing a repair to cracks ahead of each stock flat and an additional crack from the rear of the lock through the backstrap, continuing on the left side of the gun, it is unobtrusive. The buttstock itself rates very good as well showing perhaps an old light cleaning with the wood being slightly under in a few spots. The "U.S." marking on the tang of the buttplate remains strong and the stock is numbered "17", the buttcap of the pistol numbered "8". As-is usual, the buttstock fits slightly loose with a bit of wobble however the lock is crisp and mechanically functional. Really an overall very good example for the martial collector. (38426-12) {ANTIQUE}

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Remington Model 1871 Army Rolling Block Pistol

Remington Model 1871 Army Rolling Block Pistol

Lot # 227 (Sale Order: 227 of 703)      

Low Estimate: 2,500High Estimate: 3,500
50 CF, 8" round barrel with an excellent bore. This is a minty pistol. The barrel retains 85% strong original blue finish with loss due to fine flaking and with those areas bearing a pleasing smooth brown patina. The frame shows about 95% original color case-hardened finish which remains vivid and with only loss on straps where the metal is turning to a brown patina. The hammer and breechblock show their beautiful original polish and remain bright. The smooth walnut grip and forend rate about excellent with strong "CRS" cartouche on left side and with light impact marks on the butt. This is a lovely Army Rolling Block pistol. (18502-26) {ANTIQUE}
50 CF, 8" round barrel with an excellent bore. This is a minty pistol. The barrel retains 85% strong original blue finish with loss due to fine flaking and with those are...moreas bearing a pleasing smooth brown patina. The frame shows about 95% original color case-hardened finish which remains vivid and with only loss on straps where the metal is turning to a brown patina. The hammer and breechblock show their beautiful original polish and remain bright. The smooth walnut grip and forend rate about excellent with strong "CRS" cartouche on left side and with light impact marks on the butt. This is a lovely Army Rolling Block pistol. (18502-26) {ANTIQUE}

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Colt Single Action Army Frontier Six Shooter Revolver

Colt Single Action Army Frontier Six Shooter Revolver

Lot # 228 (Sale Order: 228 of 703)      

Low Estimate: 4,000High Estimate: 6,000
serial #323115, 44-40 WCF, 5 1/2" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel and ejector rod housing retain about 95% original blue, the loss is due to some light muzzle wear and wear along the outer edge of the housing, the right side of the front sight showing a few small impact marks. The cylinder retains a similar amount of original blue, perhaps 92%, the loss due to fading, leading edge wear and numerous circumferential rotational marks around its periphery. The triggerguard retains perhaps 97% original blue, the loss due to some very light flaking on the frontstrap, while the backstrap retains perhaps 90-92%, the loss due to flaking and even fading. The frame and hammer retain about 97-98% original color case-hardening which is very vivid in areas and muting slightly in others, the right side with a couple very light flakes of oxidation; the trigger shows some lovely pale fire temper blue. The one piece walnut grip rates excellent with much original varnish showing minor loss at the sharp edges of the butt and some midway down the side, it is numbered to another revolver some 700 numbers from this example, however its fit is absolutely perfect. Either the trigger or the hammer are slightly worn as the firing pin protrudes at the half cock notch and there is no loading notch, the hammer will hold at full cock; these are non-issues for any gunsmith of any talent. Really a very nice Colt Frontier Six Shooter overall in a very fine state of condition. (38542-1) {C&R}
serial #323115, 44-40 WCF, 5 1/2" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel and ejector rod housing retain about 95% original blue, the loss is due to some light mu...morezzle wear and wear along the outer edge of the housing, the right side of the front sight showing a few small impact marks. The cylinder retains a similar amount of original blue, perhaps 92%, the loss due to fading, leading edge wear and numerous circumferential rotational marks around its periphery. The triggerguard retains perhaps 97% original blue, the loss due to some very light flaking on the frontstrap, while the backstrap retains perhaps 90-92%, the loss due to flaking and even fading. The frame and hammer retain about 97-98% original color case-hardening which is very vivid in areas and muting slightly in others, the right side with a couple very light flakes of oxidation; the trigger shows some lovely pale fire temper blue. The one piece walnut grip rates excellent with much original varnish showing minor loss at the sharp edges of the butt and some midway down the side, it is numbered to another revolver some 700 numbers from this example, however its fit is absolutely perfect. Either the trigger or the hammer are slightly worn as the firing pin protrudes at the half cock notch and there is no loading notch, the hammer will hold at full cock; these are non-issues for any gunsmith of any talent. Really a very nice Colt Frontier Six Shooter overall in a very fine state of condition. (38542-1) {C&R}

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Smith & Wesson No. 3 First Model American Revolver

Smith & Wesson No. 3 First Model American Revolver

Lot # 229 (Sale Order: 229 of 703)      

Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 4,000
serial #5607, 44 S&W American, 8" ribbed round barrel with a good to perhaps very good bore which shows strong rifling but with scattered pitting. The metal surfaces are a pleasing tarnished pewter patina and are mostly smooth with some scattered light oxidation which has also resulted in some sparsely scattered very light pinprick pits, more so on the barrel's right side. There are generous trace amounts of original blue, perhaps 15-20% remaining, primarily in the protected areas and on the right frame flat. The hammer retains some very nice case colors at the base of its spur with trigger and guard fading to a dull gray patina. The smooth walnut grips rate good showing an old cleaning many years ago which have left them slightly shy of the metal, the left grip with some initials lightly carved; they are numbered to a different gun. The revolver has excellent barrel-to-frame fit and functions very well mechanically. The barrel, frame, latch and cylinder are all assembly numbered alike. A very respectable First Model American overall with a very attractive look. (38315-234 LS 6-18) {ANTIQUE} [Lewis T Steadman Collection]
serial #5607, 44 S&W American, 8" ribbed round barrel with a good to perhaps very good bore which shows strong rifling but with scattered pitting. The metal surfaces are ...morea pleasing tarnished pewter patina and are mostly smooth with some scattered light oxidation which has also resulted in some sparsely scattered very light pinprick pits, more so on the barrel's right side. There are generous trace amounts of original blue, perhaps 15-20% remaining, primarily in the protected areas and on the right frame flat. The hammer retains some very nice case colors at the base of its spur with trigger and guard fading to a dull gray patina. The smooth walnut grips rate good showing an old cleaning many years ago which have left them slightly shy of the metal, the left grip with some initials lightly carved; they are numbered to a different gun. The revolver has excellent barrel-to-frame fit and functions very well mechanically. The barrel, frame, latch and cylinder are all assembly numbered alike. A very respectable First Model American overall with a very attractive look. (38315-234 LS 6-18) {ANTIQUE} [Lewis T Steadman Collection]

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Rare Whitney Kennedy Small Caliber Rifle Used In "Miller & Newton's Shows"

Rare Whitney Kennedy Small Caliber Rifle Used In "Miller & Newton's Shows"

Lot # 230 (Sale Order: 230 of 703)      

Low Estimate: 10,000High Estimate: 15,000
Description Update (11/7/17): Cleaned oxidation right front of barrel resulting in some pitting

serial #2963. 44-40. 26" full octagon smoothbore barrel with full magazine and an excellent bore. This is an exhibition "rifle" which is period engraved on the right side of the action "PROPERTY OF THE ONLY AND ORIGINAL / MILLER & NEWTON'S / SHOWS" with some fancy scroll border work between the lines. While we have been unable to find a reference to "Miller & Newton's Shows", the owners of the 101 Ranch were the Miller Brothers and we feel that based on the manufacture date of this rifle that the Miller & Newton Shows pre-dated the 101 Wild West Shows and were likely contemporary with the Buffalo Bill Wild West Shows which began in 1883. The barrel bears the early style marking "WHITNEYVILLE ARMORY, CT U.S.A. KENNEDY". The condition of the rifle is very nice with the barrel and magazine retaining about 85% evenly thinning original blue finish just blending slightly to brown. The action retains about 90% original blue finish with areas of thinning blending with a pleasing smooth brown patina. The hammer retains strong original color case-hardened finish while the lever retains traces of original blue with the balance flaked to a smooth brown patina. The plain walnut buttstock and forend rate excellent with 97% original finish remaining and with just a few scattered light handling marks. The gun is sighted with a German silver blade Rocky Mountain front sight and standard open sporting rear. This is a very neat and bona fide artifact from the Wild West Shows of 19th century America. An investment quality piece of Americana. (18315-99LTS201) {ANTIQUE} [Lewis T. Steadman Collection]

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Whitney Kennedy Large Caliber Lever Action Rifle

Whitney Kennedy Large Caliber Lever Action Rifle

Lot # 231 (Sale Order: 231 of 703)      

Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 3,000
serial #E854, 45-60, 28" octagon barrel with full magazine and a very good bore with deep rifling its whole length and just a little scattered light oxidation staining. This is a standard rifle with rearward italicized block letter barrel address with the word "KENNEDY". The barrel and magazine retain a very smooth and even brown patina with generous traces of original blue in protected areas. The action shows about 15% original blue with the balance bearing a smooth even brown patina. The hammer shows some faded color and the lever matches the condition of the frame. The plain walnut buttstock and forend rate about excellent with over 90% original finish and with just normal light handling marks. This is a nice, clean and completely honest Whitney Kennedy rifle. (18315-76LTS58) {ANTIQUE} [Lewis T. Steadman Collection]
serial #E854, 45-60, 28" octagon barrel with full magazine and a very good bore with deep rifling its whole length and just a little scattered light oxidation staining. T...morehis is a standard rifle with rearward italicized block letter barrel address with the word "KENNEDY". The barrel and magazine retain a very smooth and even brown patina with generous traces of original blue in protected areas. The action shows about 15% original blue with the balance bearing a smooth even brown patina. The hammer shows some faded color and the lever matches the condition of the frame. The plain walnut buttstock and forend rate about excellent with over 90% original finish and with just normal light handling marks. This is a nice, clean and completely honest Whitney Kennedy rifle. (18315-76LTS58) {ANTIQUE} [Lewis T. Steadman Collection]

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Rare Factory Engraved Whitney Kennedy Large Caliber Lever Action Rifle

Rare Factory Engraved Whitney Kennedy Large Caliber Lever Action Rifle

Lot # 232 (Sale Order: 232 of 703)      

Low Estimate: 5,000High Estimate: 8,000
serial #S340, 45-60, 28" octagon barrel with full magazine and a fair bore. The action of this rifle is engraved in deep relief scroll with punchdot shaded background and panel scenes on either side. The left panel scene is oblong and shows a familiar hunting scene that is replicated in similar fashion on Winchester rifles depicting a hunter shooter from behind a tree at a stag which is hit and going down while a doe runs off in the background. The right side of the action shows a round panel scene with a beautifully depicted running bull moose. The bottom plate of the action is engraved "J. Dufresne", clearly period but in a different style and this could have been jeweler engraved for the original owner. As rare as the engraving on this rifle, is the pistolgrip stock, is even more rare. This pistolgrip isn't formed by merely bending the straight grip tang as the tang is clearly longer than a straight grip tang. The metal surfaces of this rifle are an overall even gray brown patina with all markings remaining legible. The barrel address is in block letters rearward italicized and includes the word "KENNEDY". The checkered pistolgrip buttstock and forend are of nicely figured American black walnut and rate good plus as refinished long ago and with considerable wear to the checkering and there is a single sling stud mounted in the toeline of the stock. The top tang is slightly proud of the metal and the rifle is equipped with a smooth steel shotgun buttplate. The rifle is sighted with a German silver blade Rocky Mountain front sight and standard sporting open rear. Mr. Steadman's notes state that this rifle came out of Vancouver when he acquired it. This rifle is very likely one-of-a-kind, an ultimate rarity for the Whitney Kennedy collector. (18315-116LTS389) {ANTIQUE} [Lewis T. Steadman Collection]
serial #S340, 45-60, 28" octagon barrel with full magazine and a fair bore. The action of this rifle is engraved in deep relief scroll with punchdot shaded background and...more panel scenes on either side. The left panel scene is oblong and shows a familiar hunting scene that is replicated in similar fashion on Winchester rifles depicting a hunter shooter from behind a tree at a stag which is hit and going down while a doe runs off in the background. The right side of the action shows a round panel scene with a beautifully depicted running bull moose. The bottom plate of the action is engraved "J. Dufresne", clearly period but in a different style and this could have been jeweler engraved for the original owner. As rare as the engraving on this rifle, is the pistolgrip stock, is even more rare. This pistolgrip isn't formed by merely bending the straight grip tang as the tang is clearly longer than a straight grip tang. The metal surfaces of this rifle are an overall even gray brown patina with all markings remaining legible. The barrel address is in block letters rearward italicized and includes the word "KENNEDY". The checkered pistolgrip buttstock and forend are of nicely figured American black walnut and rate good plus as refinished long ago and with considerable wear to the checkering and there is a single sling stud mounted in the toeline of the stock. The top tang is slightly proud of the metal and the rifle is equipped with a smooth steel shotgun buttplate. The rifle is sighted with a German silver blade Rocky Mountain front sight and standard sporting open rear. Mr. Steadman's notes state that this rifle came out of Vancouver when he acquired it. This rifle is very likely one-of-a-kind, an ultimate rarity for the Whitney Kennedy collector. (18315-116LTS389) {ANTIQUE} [Lewis T. Steadman Collection]

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Whitney Kennedy Small Caliber Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine

Whitney Kennedy Small Caliber Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine

Lot # 233 (Sale Order: 233 of 703)      

Low Estimate: 1,500High Estimate: 2,500
serial #R612, 44-40, 20" round barrel with full magazine and a good bore that shows deep rifling but scattered light oxidation and pitting. The barrel is marked with the two-line rearward italicized "WHITNEY KENNEDY MF D BY / WHITNEY ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CT. U.S.A." address and the rifle is equipped with a full loop lever. The barrel and magazine retain a smooth brown patina overall, the action is very much the same. The action shows some light scratches around the screws and some screws show some slot damage. The left side of the frame shows a saddle stud and ring and the gun is sighted with a carbine style stud front and backward mounted express rear sight. The plain walnut buttstock and forend rate very good with about 70% original finish and with just normal light handling marks. The stocks fit nicely and this is overall a very honest Kennedy saddle ring carbine. (18315-102LTS218) {ANTIQUE} [Lewis T. Steadman Collection]
serial #R612, 44-40, 20" round barrel with full magazine and a good bore that shows deep rifling but scattered light oxidation and pitting. The barrel is marked with the ...moretwo-line rearward italicized "WHITNEY KENNEDY MF D BY / WHITNEY ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CT. U.S.A." address and the rifle is equipped with a full loop lever. The barrel and magazine retain a smooth brown patina overall, the action is very much the same. The action shows some light scratches around the screws and some screws show some slot damage. The left side of the frame shows a saddle stud and ring and the gun is sighted with a carbine style stud front and backward mounted express rear sight. The plain walnut buttstock and forend rate very good with about 70% original finish and with just normal light handling marks. The stocks fit nicely and this is overall a very honest Kennedy saddle ring carbine. (18315-102LTS218) {ANTIQUE} [Lewis T. Steadman Collection]

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Whitney Kennedy Large Caliber Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine

Whitney Kennedy Large Caliber Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine

Lot # 234 (Sale Order: 234 of 703)      

Low Estimate: 1,500High Estimate: 2,500
serial #E989, 45-60, 22" round barrel with full magazine and an about very good lightly worn bore. This is a nice hoenst carbine. This carbine features the simple rearward italicized "WHITNEYVILLE ARMORY CT. U.S.A." marking without the word "KENNEDY" and features the earlier style "S" lever. The barrel and magazine show a pleasing even gray patina with perhaps 15% original blue showing in protected areas. The action shows about 20% original blue with the balance bearing a smooth mellow brown painta. The plain walnut buttstock and forend rate very good with about 75% original finish and just normal light handling marks. The carbine is sighted with a standard stud type carbine front and an early style "L" shaped rear that is very similar to a Winchester 1866 carbine rear sight. The wood to metal fit is particularly nice and this cabine just has a nice untouched look. A nice solid no-apologies big Whitney Kennedy Saddle gun. (18315-114LTS358) {ANTIQUE} [Lewis T. Steadman Collection]
serial #E989, 45-60, 22" round barrel with full magazine and an about very good lightly worn bore. This is a nice hoenst carbine. This carbine features the simple rearwar...mored italicized "WHITNEYVILLE ARMORY CT. U.S.A." marking without the word "KENNEDY" and features the earlier style "S" lever. The barrel and magazine show a pleasing even gray patina with perhaps 15% original blue showing in protected areas. The action shows about 20% original blue with the balance bearing a smooth mellow brown painta. The plain walnut buttstock and forend rate very good with about 75% original finish and just normal light handling marks. The carbine is sighted with a standard stud type carbine front and an early style "L" shaped rear that is very similar to a Winchester 1866 carbine rear sight. The wood to metal fit is particularly nice and this cabine just has a nice untouched look. A nice solid no-apologies big Whitney Kennedy Saddle gun. (18315-114LTS358) {ANTIQUE} [Lewis T. Steadman Collection]

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Spencer Sporting Rifle

Spencer Sporting Rifle

Lot # 235 (Sale Order: 235 of 703)      

Low Estimate: 1,500High Estimate: 2,500
serial #353, 56-46 Spencer, 28" round barrel with an about very good bore showing frosting, oxidation and strong rifling throughout. The metal surfaces of this rifle have worn to gunmetal overall with areas of darker gray oxidation, freckling, pinprick pitting, dings and small tool marks scattered throughout. The marking on the top of the action has softened some but remains quite clear. The straight grip walnut stock and forend remain in good overall condition displaying nice figure and well defined edges on its fluted comb. There are areas of worn finish and small dings, chips, abrasions and handling marks throughout along with a 1" chip at the rear right side corner of the forend, a 4 1/2" older repaired crack running from the top of the wrist to right side lockplate and four additional small hairline cracks below the lockplate. The buttstock is fitted rather shy of the frame and exhibits a very little bit of play, the half cock notch is no longer functional and there is a small crack on the left side of the chamber. The hammer is still quite crisp at full cock and the mechanism appears to be fully functional. The folding ladder rear sight and front blade sight are present and the rear of the frame is drilled for the tang sight that, unfortunately, is missing. The magazine tube is present and the barrel and frame are numbered alike along with all of the other major components matching by assembly number "335". This Spencer sporting rifle is a good example of a well-used but honest piece. (138315-213LS4-15) {ANTIQUE} [Lewis Steadman Collection]
serial #353, 56-46 Spencer, 28" round barrel with an about very good bore showing frosting, oxidation and strong rifling throughout. The metal surfaces of this rifle have...more worn to gunmetal overall with areas of darker gray oxidation, freckling, pinprick pitting, dings and small tool marks scattered throughout. The marking on the top of the action has softened some but remains quite clear. The straight grip walnut stock and forend remain in good overall condition displaying nice figure and well defined edges on its fluted comb. There are areas of worn finish and small dings, chips, abrasions and handling marks throughout along with a 1" chip at the rear right side corner of the forend, a 4 1/2" older repaired crack running from the top of the wrist to right side lockplate and four additional small hairline cracks below the lockplate. The buttstock is fitted rather shy of the frame and exhibits a very little bit of play, the half cock notch is no longer functional and there is a small crack on the left side of the chamber. The hammer is still quite crisp at full cock and the mechanism appears to be fully functional. The folding ladder rear sight and front blade sight are present and the rear of the frame is drilled for the tang sight that, unfortunately, is missing. The magazine tube is present and the barrel and frame are numbered alike along with all of the other major components matching by assembly number "335". This Spencer sporting rifle is a good example of a well-used but honest piece. (138315-213LS4-15) {ANTIQUE} [Lewis Steadman Collection]

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Extremely Rare Andrew Burgess Model 1875 Military Musket

Extremely Rare Andrew Burgess Model 1875 Military Musket

Lot # 236 (Sale Order: 236 of 703)      

Low Estimate: 12,000High Estimate: 18,000
NSN, 28" round barrel with full magazine and a bright excellent bore. The only marks that are visible on this musket are Burgess' hand stamped patent dates on the top tang which read as follows: "BURGESS PAT. / 1 7 1873 / & 10 19 1875". Maxwell states that the model 1875 Burgess was merely a series of prototypes and were likely all configured to appeal to some faction of the sporting or military community. This was clearly made to appeal to a government as a military arm but we have been unable to ascertain its chambering. It appears to be a bottleneck cartridge with a bore diameter of about .43", it will not chamber a 43 Spanish or a 43 Russian Berdan. The condition of this musket is superb with the barrel retaining 95% original blue finish. The action retains about 35% original blue with the balance flaked to a very smooth and pleasing brown patina. The blue loss is strictly due to flaking and not wear, the guns show little if any use. The left side of the action has its original pivoting magazine cutoff switch. The plain walnut buttstock and full length forend rate excellent with most of their original oil finish remaining and with nice raised grain on both forend and buttstock. The toeline of the butt shows some old added lacquer with a clean spot with original finish in the center, this appears to be where a label was once affixed and lacquered over, probably from a museum or collection label of some sort. The top two bands show mostly a smooth gray brown patina while the lower band shows lots of bright original blue finish. The right side of the forend shows a scratch between the lower and middle band from the lower band being moved forward for removal. The musket is sighted with a beaded blade front sight and a folding military style ladder rear. Andrew Burgess exhibited at the Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia in 1876 and Maxwell states that these 1875 prototypes were most likely all on display at the exhibition. Burgess and Whitney's displays were in the same section at the Centennial Exhibition, in fact, their booths were numbers 1216 (Burgess) and 1213 (Whitney). Whitney contracted with Burgess in 1877 to manufacture arms under royalty for the two patents marked on the top tang of this musket. So it is not only conceivable, it is very likely, that Burgess and Whitney met for the first time at the Exhibition and it was these 1875 prototype guns utilizing the Burgess patents of 1873 and 1875 that spawned the Whitney Burgess Morse and Whitney Kennedy rifles. This is an extremely rare American lever action musket, one of only a handful of these arms known to collectors today. A tremendous opportunity for the collector of rare prototype and experimental American arms or those interested in the evolution of the American lever action rifle. (18315-4LTS33) {ANTIQUE} [Lewis T. Steadman Collection]
NSN, 28" round barrel with full magazine and a bright excellent bore. The only marks that are visible on this musket are Burgess' hand stamped patent dates on the top tan...moreg which read as follows: "BURGESS PAT. / 1 7 1873 / & 10 19 1875". Maxwell states that the model 1875 Burgess was merely a series of prototypes and were likely all configured to appeal to some faction of the sporting or military community. This was clearly made to appeal to a government as a military arm but we have been unable to ascertain its chambering. It appears to be a bottleneck cartridge with a bore diameter of about .43", it will not chamber a 43 Spanish or a 43 Russian Berdan. The condition of this musket is superb with the barrel retaining 95% original blue finish. The action retains about 35% original blue with the balance flaked to a very smooth and pleasing brown patina. The blue loss is strictly due to flaking and not wear, the guns show little if any use. The left side of the action has its original pivoting magazine cutoff switch. The plain walnut buttstock and full length forend rate excellent with most of their original oil finish remaining and with nice raised grain on both forend and buttstock. The toeline of the butt shows some old added lacquer with a clean spot with original finish in the center, this appears to be where a label was once affixed and lacquered over, probably from a museum or collection label of some sort. The top two bands show mostly a smooth gray brown patina while the lower band shows lots of bright original blue finish. The right side of the forend shows a scratch between the lower and middle band from the lower band being moved forward for removal. The musket is sighted with a beaded blade front sight and a folding military style ladder rear. Andrew Burgess exhibited at the Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia in 1876 and Maxwell states that these 1875 prototypes were most likely all on display at the exhibition. Burgess and Whitney's displays were in the same section at the Centennial Exhibition, in fact, their booths were numbers 1216 (Burgess) and 1213 (Whitney). Whitney contracted with Burgess in 1877 to manufacture arms under royalty for the two patents marked on the top tang of this musket. So it is not only conceivable, it is very likely, that Burgess and Whitney met for the first time at the Exhibition and it was these 1875 prototype guns utilizing the Burgess patents of 1873 and 1875 that spawned the Whitney Burgess Morse and Whitney Kennedy rifles. This is an extremely rare American lever action musket, one of only a handful of these arms known to collectors today. A tremendous opportunity for the collector of rare prototype and experimental American arms or those interested in the evolution of the American lever action rifle. (18315-4LTS33) {ANTIQUE} [Lewis T. Steadman Collection]

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Scarce Lindner First Type Civil War Carbine

Scarce Lindner First Type Civil War Carbine

Lot # 237 (Sale Order: 237 of 703)      

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.58 cal, 20" barrel with a very good bore showing some darkness in the grooves and scattered light pitting. The in-the-white surfaces of this carbine have toned overall to a mixed patina of gray and silver with pinprick pitting, freckling, small dings and lightly cleaned areas scattered throughout. The lockplate shows evidence of a later applied blue that has mostly worn off and toned to a smooth gray. The straight grip walnut stock remains in about very good condition with areas of worn finish, minor oil soaking, small dings, chips and handling marks. There are four small repaired chips at the comb, a 1" hairline crack behind the lockplate, a 2 1/4" crack forward of the triggerguard and the stock shows a very professional repair on either side extending from just forward of the breech to the forward screws of the sling bar and lockplate. The toe of the stock is also shy of the steel buttplate. The inspection cartouche has softened but remains very visible, Edward Lindner's patent marking is present on the breech and the mechanism is fully functional with a crisp lock and strong breech spring. Only 892 of these first type carbines were manufactured and they were all issued to either the 1st Michigan Cavalry or the 8th West Virginia Mounted Infantry. Overall a really solid example of these interesting carbines probably manufactured by the Amoskeag Manufacturing Company right here in this mill complex. (138426-7) {ANTIQUE}
.58 cal, 20" barrel with a very good bore showing some darkness in the grooves and scattered light pitting. The in-the-white surfaces of this carbine have toned overall t...moreo a mixed patina of gray and silver with pinprick pitting, freckling, small dings and lightly cleaned areas scattered throughout. The lockplate shows evidence of a later applied blue that has mostly worn off and toned to a smooth gray. The straight grip walnut stock remains in about very good condition with areas of worn finish, minor oil soaking, small dings, chips and handling marks. There are four small repaired chips at the comb, a 1" hairline crack behind the lockplate, a 2 1/4" crack forward of the triggerguard and the stock shows a very professional repair on either side extending from just forward of the breech to the forward screws of the sling bar and lockplate. The toe of the stock is also shy of the steel buttplate. The inspection cartouche has softened but remains very visible, Edward Lindner's patent marking is present on the breech and the mechanism is fully functional with a crisp lock and strong breech spring. Only 892 of these first type carbines were manufactured and they were all issued to either the 1st Michigan Cavalry or the 8th West Virginia Mounted Infantry. Overall a really solid example of these interesting carbines probably manufactured by the Amoskeag Manufacturing Company right here in this mill complex. (138426-7) {ANTIQUE}

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U.S. Model 1903 Springfield "Air Service" Rifle

U.S. Model 1903 Springfield "Air Service" Rifle

Lot # 238 (Sale Order: 238 of 703)      

Low Estimate: 4,000High Estimate: 6,000
serial #860856, 30-06, 24" 4-18 dated barrel with a very good to very good plus bore which shows strong evident rifling but with light frosting within the grooves. The metal surfaces retain 98% excellent quality restored darker gray-green parkerizing showing some sparse remnants of light pitting beneath which really must be scrutinized to be noticed. The bolt body and handle remain dark, the handle and knob mottling slightly to gray, the extractor is polished bright. The walnut stock is a newly made replacement which is museum grade, in fact the dimensions were copied from rifles in Springfield Armory's Museum, the handguard purports to be original and rates excellent, also as refinished (however it measures a full 6", authentic examples are purported to be 5 3/4"). The rifle features the 1/10" wide front sight blade; shortened, permanently affixed rear sight slide; solid barrel band with single screw retaining from the bottom and original 25 round box magazine floorplate with right and left-side Eagles head inspectors mark. The rifle's serial number falls within the accepted range for air service rifles. The story which accompanies the arm is that the rifle was in a barn fire and was moderately and in the case of the stock, badly, damaged. The metal surfaces were resurrected by refinishing, as was the handguard but the stock was too badly damaged to be repaired thus the new-made stock was manufactured utilizing Springfield Armory's dimensions. A narrative of the foregoing is included with the arm. A very attractive rifle overall without the $30,000 price tag commanded by unaltered specimens of this rifle. (37329-12) {C&R}
serial #860856, 30-06, 24" 4-18 dated barrel with a very good to very good plus bore which shows strong evident rifling but with light frosting within the grooves. The me...moretal surfaces retain 98% excellent quality restored darker gray-green parkerizing showing some sparse remnants of light pitting beneath which really must be scrutinized to be noticed. The bolt body and handle remain dark, the handle and knob mottling slightly to gray, the extractor is polished bright. The walnut stock is a newly made replacement which is museum grade, in fact the dimensions were copied from rifles in Springfield Armory's Museum, the handguard purports to be original and rates excellent, also as refinished (however it measures a full 6", authentic examples are purported to be 5 3/4"). The rifle features the 1/10" wide front sight blade; shortened, permanently affixed rear sight slide; solid barrel band with single screw retaining from the bottom and original 25 round box magazine floorplate with right and left-side Eagles head inspectors mark. The rifle's serial number falls within the accepted range for air service rifles. The story which accompanies the arm is that the rifle was in a barn fire and was moderately and in the case of the stock, badly, damaged. The metal surfaces were resurrected by refinishing, as was the handguard but the stock was too badly damaged to be repaired thus the new-made stock was manufactured utilizing Springfield Armory's dimensions. A narrative of the foregoing is included with the arm. A very attractive rifle overall without the $30,000 price tag commanded by unaltered specimens of this rifle. (37329-12) {C&R}

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Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing RBL-28 Boxlock Double Ejectorgun

Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing RBL-28 Boxlock Double Ejectorgun

Lot # 239 (Sale Order: 239 of 703)      

Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 5,000
serial #RBL005839, 28 ga., 26" barrels choked modified and full with bright excellent, likely unfired, bores. The barrels retain about 99% plus original blue finish with a light bit of scroll engraving on the rib near the breech. The frame retains all its original lovely vivid color case-hardening and features tight scroll engraving with game dog vignettes left and right and flushing ruffed grouse on belly. Triggers retain all their original factory gold plate with triggerguard and blued steel gripcap with all of their original blue. The gun is stocked in a lovely grade of Turkish walnut in a nice low-luster finish showing stunning grain figure throughout. The stocks rate excellent to very nearly as-new showing perhaps a few very superficial small rack marks or handling marks along the right side of the toeline. The length of pull to the grooved hard rubber buttplate is 14 3/4". The face of the standing breech has virtually no wear and this gun appears very nearly as-new, unfired, merely sans the box. (38515-12) {MODERN}
serial #RBL005839, 28 ga., 26" barrels choked modified and full with bright excellent, likely unfired, bores. The barrels retain about 99% plus original blue finish with ...morea light bit of scroll engraving on the rib near the breech. The frame retains all its original lovely vivid color case-hardening and features tight scroll engraving with game dog vignettes left and right and flushing ruffed grouse on belly. Triggers retain all their original factory gold plate with triggerguard and blued steel gripcap with all of their original blue. The gun is stocked in a lovely grade of Turkish walnut in a nice low-luster finish showing stunning grain figure throughout. The stocks rate excellent to very nearly as-new showing perhaps a few very superficial small rack marks or handling marks along the right side of the toeline. The length of pull to the grooved hard rubber buttplate is 14 3/4". The face of the standing breech has virtually no wear and this gun appears very nearly as-new, unfired, merely sans the box. (38515-12) {MODERN}

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Outstanding U.S. Model 1898 Krag Rifle by Springfield Armory Issued to The 7th U.S. Volunteer Infant

Outstanding U.S. Model 1898 Krag Rifle by Springfield Armory Issued to The 7th U.S. Volunteer Infant

Lot # 240 (Sale Order: 240 of 703)      

Low Estimate: 1,500High Estimate: 2,500
serial #128232, 30-40 Krag, 30" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel retains 95% original blue, the loss is due to some light fading, few handling marks and some muzzle wear at the bayonet attachment point. The front and rear bands show nearly all their original blue with only a couple of light rub marks and the triggerguard retains 95% original blue with just light rub wear on the bow of the guard from the sling and a few small scuffs. The receiver retains some strong traces of dull mottled oil quenching with the races still honed bright showing only some light staining, the left edge of the receiver flaking to brown (it appears much darker under normal ambient light). The magazine cover shows excellent oil quenched mottled case-hardening with minor very light handling marks, the magazine gate is in a similar state of condition with nice mottled oil quenched case-hardening, toning to pewter only on the sharp edges and contact points. The bolt body and handle still remain bright, the knob toning only very slightly showing remnants of some very light surface oxidation. The extractor retains nearly all its pale fire blue with only the slightest wear on the sharp edges while the bolt shroud and safety have strong oil quenched colors, the striker a dark blue-gray toned to pewter on its rear face. The stock and handguard rate excellent and are an overall deep rich red russet showing light, very sparsely scattered handling marks from the years. There is a light left side 1898 cartouche, it is unmolested and merely filled with oil and handling grime from the years, the serifed P firing proof is in a similar state of condition. The buttplate shows only trace original blue with some light oxidation on its tang. The rifle is equipped with an 1896 rear sight and correct handguard. An original 1 1/4" military sling is included, it remains mostly supple and flexible with light flaking, very nearly worn through at a couple of the sling hook holes, it is "Rock Island Arsenal" and "EHS" inspected; a nice brass muzzle/front sight protector is included as well. The Springfield Research Service serial number lists show this rifle as being issued in 1899 to Company A, 7th U.S. Volunteer Infantry, one of the "immune regiments" composed of African-American men from Missouri, Arkansas and Tennessee. The 7th was organized and mustered into service at Jefferson barracks Missouri in July 1898. They proceeded to Lexington Kentucky then to Macon Georgia where they mustered out in February 1899, losing 16 enlisted men and 1 officer to illness, 11 men deserted and 3 murdered. Really a stellar antique Krag from-which it would be hard to upgrade with the added bonus of being issued to one of these very interesting "immune regiments". (37329-6) {ANTIQUE}
serial #128232, 30-40 Krag, 30" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel retains 95% original blue, the loss is due to some light fading, few handling marks and so...moreme muzzle wear at the bayonet attachment point. The front and rear bands show nearly all their original blue with only a couple of light rub marks and the triggerguard retains 95% original blue with just light rub wear on the bow of the guard from the sling and a few small scuffs. The receiver retains some strong traces of dull mottled oil quenching with the races still honed bright showing only some light staining, the left edge of the receiver flaking to brown (it appears much darker under normal ambient light). The magazine cover shows excellent oil quenched mottled case-hardening with minor very light handling marks, the magazine gate is in a similar state of condition with nice mottled oil quenched case-hardening, toning to pewter only on the sharp edges and contact points. The bolt body and handle still remain bright, the knob toning only very slightly showing remnants of some very light surface oxidation. The extractor retains nearly all its pale fire blue with only the slightest wear on the sharp edges while the bolt shroud and safety have strong oil quenched colors, the striker a dark blue-gray toned to pewter on its rear face. The stock and handguard rate excellent and are an overall deep rich red russet showing light, very sparsely scattered handling marks from the years. There is a light left side 1898 cartouche, it is unmolested and merely filled with oil and handling grime from the years, the serifed P firing proof is in a similar state of condition. The buttplate shows only trace original blue with some light oxidation on its tang. The rifle is equipped with an 1896 rear sight and correct handguard. An original 1 1/4" military sling is included, it remains mostly supple and flexible with light flaking, very nearly worn through at a couple of the sling hook holes, it is "Rock Island Arsenal" and "EHS" inspected; a nice brass muzzle/front sight protector is included as well. The Springfield Research Service serial number lists show this rifle as being issued in 1899 to Company A, 7th U.S. Volunteer Infantry, one of the "immune regiments" composed of African-American men from Missouri, Arkansas and Tennessee. The 7th was organized and mustered into service at Jefferson barracks Missouri in July 1898. They proceeded to Lexington Kentucky then to Macon Georgia where they mustered out in February 1899, losing 16 enlisted men and 1 officer to illness, 11 men deserted and 3 murdered. Really a stellar antique Krag from-which it would be hard to upgrade with the added bonus of being issued to one of these very interesting "immune regiments". (37329-6) {ANTIQUE}

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Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Inverness Round Bodied Over Under Shotgun

Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Inverness Round Bodied Over Under Shotgun

Lot # 241 (Sale Order: 241 of 703)      

Low Estimate: 4,000High Estimate: 6,000
serial #I-00341, 20 ga., 30" ventilated rib screw choke barrels with bright excellent bores. The barrels retain 98-99% original lovely satin blue finish. The frame shows overall tight scroll and floral bouquet engraving and retains all its lovely original factory color case-hardening. Triggerguard, top lever and safety retain all their original blue as does the trigger. The straight grip walnut stock and forend have a lovely low luster finish with stunning feathercrotch grain left and right. There are checkered panels at left and right of wrist in a full wrap-around pattern on the forearm. There is a professionally added New England Custom Gun solid rubber recoil pad for a 15" length of pull. The original Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing pad is included. The arm comes in a canvas covered oak case with leather reinforced corners and Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing label on the interior of the lid. The five included choke tubes are: skeet 1, improved cylinder, modified, improved modified and full; a choke wrench is included. Overall a lovely and quick-handling 20 bore Inverness, that is very nearly as-new. (38518-8) {MODERN}
serial #I-00341, 20 ga., 30" ventilated rib screw choke barrels with bright excellent bores. The barrels retain 98-99% original lovely satin blue finish. The frame shows ...moreoverall tight scroll and floral bouquet engraving and retains all its lovely original factory color case-hardening. Triggerguard, top lever and safety retain all their original blue as does the trigger. The straight grip walnut stock and forend have a lovely low luster finish with stunning feathercrotch grain left and right. There are checkered panels at left and right of wrist in a full wrap-around pattern on the forearm. There is a professionally added New England Custom Gun solid rubber recoil pad for a 15" length of pull. The original Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing pad is included. The arm comes in a canvas covered oak case with leather reinforced corners and Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing label on the interior of the lid. The five included choke tubes are: skeet 1, improved cylinder, modified, improved modified and full; a choke wrench is included. Overall a lovely and quick-handling 20 bore Inverness, that is very nearly as-new. (38518-8) {MODERN}

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Exquisite Dakota Arms Magazine Sporting Rifle from Connecticut Shotgun

Exquisite Dakota Arms Magazine Sporting Rifle from Connecticut Shotgun

Lot # 242 (Sale Order: 242 of 703)      

Low Estimate: 15,000High Estimate: 25,000
serial #Galazan-12, 7 mm Mauser, 22" barrel with a bright excellent, doubtless unfired, bore. This is an astonishing rifle. The barrel retains all its original deep blue with the receiver and bottom metal color case-hardened with vivid blues, greens, purples and pinks. The bolt body and extractor are polished bright and finely engine-turned, as-is the magazine follower. The handle retains all its deep blue with the bolt shroud also deeply color case-hardened. The arm features extremely fine scroll covering the entire receiver and rear portion of the barrel with flawless gold wire border inlay; this motif continues on the bolt handle and shroud. The bottom metal is nothing short of stunning with the same top quality scroll flanking a large game scene vignette at center of floorplate, of two big horn rams butting heads for dominance. The same nice gold wire inlay compliments the scroll work. The rifle is stocked classic-style in spectacular Turkish walnut with a lovely schnabel tip, skeleton steel pistolgrip cap and flawless heel and toe plates with checkered butt center; length of pull is 14". The grip and butt treatments feature the same excellent quality scroll and there is a color case-hardened Dakota swivel base installed along the toeline with a banded front swivel base. The stock of course rates as-new and the grain figure really is lovely, the checkered panels with nice mullered borders. Not to be outdone by the fine metalwork, the stocker has inlaid gold game scene animals left and right at mid-stock, each inlay precisely, finely engraved. The left inlay features two mule deer and the right three mountain goats. The barrel is sans-sights but mounted to the receiver with Dakota rings and bases is a brand-new Swarovski Z3 series 3x9x36 telescopic sight. The bases and rings are color case-hardened and exquisitely engraved, with gold borderline engraving on the rings themselves. This exceptional rifle comes cased in an exhibition-quality oak and leather case with brass corners with Burgundy baize interior and Connecticut Shotgun makers label in the lid. Inside is an extremely nice horn-handled turn screw, nickel silver oil bottle and nickel silver "spares" jar, a top-grain leather sling and top grain belt ammunition carrier. There is a leather and canvas case sleeve included. This is a phenomenal bolt action rifle, finished to the highest level in all aspects. If you ever yearned for the best money can buy, you have found your rifle. (38515-1) {MODERN}
serial #Galazan-12, 7 mm Mauser, 22" barrel with a bright excellent, doubtless unfired, bore. This is an astonishing rifle. The barrel retains all its original deep blue ...morewith the receiver and bottom metal color case-hardened with vivid blues, greens, purples and pinks. The bolt body and extractor are polished bright and finely engine-turned, as-is the magazine follower. The handle retains all its deep blue with the bolt shroud also deeply color case-hardened. The arm features extremely fine scroll covering the entire receiver and rear portion of the barrel with flawless gold wire border inlay; this motif continues on the bolt handle and shroud. The bottom metal is nothing short of stunning with the same top quality scroll flanking a large game scene vignette at center of floorplate, of two big horn rams butting heads for dominance. The same nice gold wire inlay compliments the scroll work. The rifle is stocked classic-style in spectacular Turkish walnut with a lovely schnabel tip, skeleton steel pistolgrip cap and flawless heel and toe plates with checkered butt center; length of pull is 14". The grip and butt treatments feature the same excellent quality scroll and there is a color case-hardened Dakota swivel base installed along the toeline with a banded front swivel base. The stock of course rates as-new and the grain figure really is lovely, the checkered panels with nice mullered borders. Not to be outdone by the fine metalwork, the stocker has inlaid gold game scene animals left and right at mid-stock, each inlay precisely, finely engraved. The left inlay features two mule deer and the right three mountain goats. The barrel is sans-sights but mounted to the receiver with Dakota rings and bases is a brand-new Swarovski Z3 series 3x9x36 telescopic sight. The bases and rings are color case-hardened and exquisitely engraved, with gold borderline engraving on the rings themselves. This exceptional rifle comes cased in an exhibition-quality oak and leather case with brass corners with Burgundy baize interior and Connecticut Shotgun makers label in the lid. Inside is an extremely nice horn-handled turn screw, nickel silver oil bottle and nickel silver "spares" jar, a top-grain leather sling and top grain belt ammunition carrier. There is a leather and canvas case sleeve included. This is a phenomenal bolt action rifle, finished to the highest level in all aspects. If you ever yearned for the best money can buy, you have found your rifle. (38515-1) {MODERN}

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Winchester Model 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine with Union Pacific Railroad Marking

Winchester Model 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine with Union Pacific Railroad Marking

Lot # 243 (Sale Order: 243 of 703)      

Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 4,000
serial #123600, 44 WCF, 20" round barrel with a full magazine and a good bore that shows oxidation and pitting throughout much of its length but strong rifling. The metal surfaces are a dull brown patina with a few bite marks on rear of barrel, a few light scratches on the left side of frame, a few dings on lever, a few small spots of light pitting and spots of oxidation staining. The replacement walnut stock rates very good plus as-refinished with the buttplate showing a loose fit at toe, an added varnish, scattered dings and handling marks. The carbine is sighted with a leaf rear sight that is missing its elevator and a carbine front sight. The carbine has a saddle ring and stud on the left side of the frame and the lower tang is marked "U.P.R.R." for Union Pacific Railroad. A Cody research form is included that confirms that this serial number was shipped as a carbine on May 28th, 1883. The rear upper tang screw exhibits light slot damage and the dust cover slides freely. A solid little carbine with a neat Union Pacific Railroad marking. (208087-72) {ANTIQUE} [Kenneth Fry Collection]
serial #123600, 44 WCF, 20" round barrel with a full magazine and a good bore that shows oxidation and pitting throughout much of its length but strong rifling. The metal...more surfaces are a dull brown patina with a few bite marks on rear of barrel, a few light scratches on the left side of frame, a few dings on lever, a few small spots of light pitting and spots of oxidation staining. The replacement walnut stock rates very good plus as-refinished with the buttplate showing a loose fit at toe, an added varnish, scattered dings and handling marks. The carbine is sighted with a leaf rear sight that is missing its elevator and a carbine front sight. The carbine has a saddle ring and stud on the left side of the frame and the lower tang is marked "U.P.R.R." for Union Pacific Railroad. A Cody research form is included that confirms that this serial number was shipped as a carbine on May 28th, 1883. The rear upper tang screw exhibits light slot damage and the dust cover slides freely. A solid little carbine with a neat Union Pacific Railroad marking. (208087-72) {ANTIQUE} [Kenneth Fry Collection]

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Winchester Model 1873 Rimfire Special Order Lever Action Rifle

Winchester Model 1873 Rimfire Special Order Lever Action Rifle

Lot # 244 (Sale Order: 244 of 703)      

Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 4,000
serial #227565, 22 Long, 26" part round part octagon barrel with a full magazine and an excellent bore. The lever and buttplate retain 99% professionally restored nickel finish, while the hammer retains 99% of its professionally restored case colors. The frame, barrel, nosecap and magazine tube retain 99% professionally restored blue finish. The fancy walnut stocks rate excellent with a neatly added varnish, no disercnable dings and a couple light handling marks. The rifle is sighted with a sporting style rear sight and a gold blade front sight. This rifle includes a Cody research form that lists the gun with a 26 1/2" barrel, fancy wood, nickel lever and nickel buttplate. The form lists a receipt date of March 3rd, 1887 and a shipment date of March 4th, 1887. Additionally, there is a note on the research slip stating that the dust cover is an original replacement. A handsomely restored 1873 rimfire rifle in a neat configuration. (208087-139) {ANTIQUE} [Kenneth Fry Collection]
serial #227565, 22 Long, 26" part round part octagon barrel with a full magazine and an excellent bore. The lever and buttplate retain 99% professionally restored nickel ...morefinish, while the hammer retains 99% of its professionally restored case colors. The frame, barrel, nosecap and magazine tube retain 99% professionally restored blue finish. The fancy walnut stocks rate excellent with a neatly added varnish, no disercnable dings and a couple light handling marks. The rifle is sighted with a sporting style rear sight and a gold blade front sight. This rifle includes a Cody research form that lists the gun with a 26 1/2" barrel, fancy wood, nickel lever and nickel buttplate. The form lists a receipt date of March 3rd, 1887 and a shipment date of March 4th, 1887. Additionally, there is a note on the research slip stating that the dust cover is an original replacement. A handsomely restored 1873 rimfire rifle in a neat configuration. (208087-139) {ANTIQUE} [Kenneth Fry Collection]

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Winchester Model 1873 Rimfire Special Order Takedown Lever Action Rifle

Winchester Model 1873 Rimfire Special Order Takedown Lever Action Rifle

Lot # 245 (Sale Order: 245 of 703)      

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serial #158169, 22 Short, 24 part round part octagon barrel with a full magazine and a dark oxidized bore. The metal surfaces are mostly a dull gray patina with traces of original blue, a few dings around the right takedown pin, a few small impact marks on the left side of barrel, a few other small dings and scattered oxidation staining. The plain walnut stocks rates very good with an added varnish, a 1/2" chip at the leading front edge of forend, a couple small chips on butt, a tight 4 1/2" crack on the underside of forend, scattered dings and handling marks. The rifle is sighted with a sporting rear sight and a Beach combination front sight. The rifle's special order feature is its part round and part octagon barrel and a Cody research request form is included which confirms the rifles configuration. The form also lists a receipt date of August 27, 1884 and a shipment date of August 28th, 1884. The lifter is not working properly and will require mechanical attention. A solid example of these desirable rimfire Winchester rifles. (208087-144) {ANTIQUE} [Kenneth Fry Collection]
serial #158169, 22 Short, 24 part round part octagon barrel with a full magazine and a dark oxidized bore. The metal surfaces are mostly a dull gray patina with traces of...more original blue, a few dings around the right takedown pin, a few small impact marks on the left side of barrel, a few other small dings and scattered oxidation staining. The plain walnut stocks rates very good with an added varnish, a 1/2" chip at the leading front edge of forend, a couple small chips on butt, a tight 4 1/2" crack on the underside of forend, scattered dings and handling marks. The rifle is sighted with a sporting rear sight and a Beach combination front sight. The rifle's special order feature is its part round and part octagon barrel and a Cody research request form is included which confirms the rifles configuration. The form also lists a receipt date of August 27, 1884 and a shipment date of August 28th, 1884. The lifter is not working properly and will require mechanical attention. A solid example of these desirable rimfire Winchester rifles. (208087-144) {ANTIQUE} [Kenneth Fry Collection]

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Beautiful Winchester Model 1873 Deluxe First Model Rifle

Beautiful Winchester Model 1873 Deluxe First Model Rifle

Lot # 246 (Sale Order: 246 of 703)      

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serial #7553, 44 WCF, 26" octagon barrel with a very good bore which shows strong, crisp rifling but with scattered minor pitting and light frosting its full-length. This is a very attractive First Model 1873 deluxe rifle. The barrel retains about 90-92% original blue, the loss is due primarily to sharp edge wear and fading and flaking to brown, also with scattered minor handling marks or light scratches from the year, the magazine tube has toned to more of a softer brown patina showing pewter undertones along its bottom edge with some scattered very light pits behind the magazine tube band. The barrel is caliber marked on its top flat, signifying that this is a later barrel, its patina matches perfectly with that on the rest of the gun and clearly has been on the arm for many many years. Case color remains very good on the nosecap toning only very slightly, with the sling swivel showing generous trace niter blue. The frame and sideplates retain perhaps 80% original color case-hardening, muting in areas but very nice on the rear two thirds, also with sparsely scattered light oxidation staining and some light striations starting on the front flats. The hammer retains strong color case-hardening which is quite vivid, the lever showing colors primarily at its root, the balance being a mottled silvery and pewter gray case-hardened patina with some light oxidation staining. The single set trigger retains some strong pale blue at its root and seems to function properly. The buttplate shows some strong mottled smoky case colors with light oxidation at its toe, more prominent at the heel, also with some light pitting there. The straight grip checkered walnut deluxe grade buttstock rates very good to very good plus with a lovely feathercrotch grain figure, much original varnish and overall light dings and handling marks from the years; the forend is similar showing perhaps a few more dings and a tiny bit of chipping at the nosecap. The arm retains its original gold-washed Beach combination front sight, the gold wash quite vivid, and first model semi buckhorn v-notch rear sight. Strangely the very rear of the tang is cracked through the retaining screw hole, the case-hardening in this area is a grayish patina, therefore if one wished a skilled metalsmith could affect a welded repair from the underside and camouflage the repair very neatly. The lower tang is marked with the grade of wood "XXX", and is assembly numbered "115", the tang inletting in the stock is neatly stamped "5447" and "I.C." is stamped on the lower tang twice. The sliding dust cover is no longer present, replacements are available and could be nicely aged by a competent metalsmith. Overall this is a really attractive First Model Deluxe 1873 in a very respectable state of condition. (38557-1) {ANTIQUE}

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Winchester Model 1873 Rimfire Takedown Lever Action Rifle

Winchester Model 1873 Rimfire Takedown Lever Action Rifle

Lot # 247 (Sale Order: 247 of 703)      

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serial #174997, 22 Short, 24" round barrel with a full magazine and a good bore that shows scattered frosting and pitting but evident rifling. The metal surfaces are mostly a dull gray patina with scattered oxidation staining and traces of original blue. The plain walnut stocks rate very good retaining much of their oil finish with a few small chips around the tangs, a few dings and handling marks. The rifle is sighted with a sporting rear sight and a gold blade front sight. A Cody research form is included that confirms the rifle's configuration, lists a receipt date of April 23rd, 1885 and a shipment date of May 21st, 1885. The dustcover does not slide all the way up and the lever is loose; both of which will require mechanical attention. A very good 1873 rimfire takedown rifle. (208087-135) {ANTIQUE} [Kenneth Fry Collection]
serial #174997, 22 Short, 24" round barrel with a full magazine and a good bore that shows scattered frosting and pitting but evident rifling. The metal surfaces are most...morely a dull gray patina with scattered oxidation staining and traces of original blue. The plain walnut stocks rate very good retaining much of their oil finish with a few small chips around the tangs, a few dings and handling marks. The rifle is sighted with a sporting rear sight and a gold blade front sight. A Cody research form is included that confirms the rifle's configuration, lists a receipt date of April 23rd, 1885 and a shipment date of May 21st, 1885. The dustcover does not slide all the way up and the lever is loose; both of which will require mechanical attention. A very good 1873 rimfire takedown rifle. (208087-135) {ANTIQUE} [Kenneth Fry Collection]

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Lovely Custom Winchester Model 1873 Rifle Engraved by Heidimarie Hiptmayer

Lovely Custom Winchester Model 1873 Rifle Engraved by Heidimarie Hiptmayer

Lot # 248 (Sale Order: 248 of 703)      

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serial #578707B, 44 WCF, 24" round barrel. The barrel, dust cover, lever and hammer retain 98 to perhaps near 99% excellent quality engraver-applied deep blue. The nosecap receiver and sideplates are finished in-the-white and remain brilliant. The nosecap shows loose open scroll and a tiny bit of light oxidation staining on its right edge. The frame shows exquisite quality open scroll, banknote filigree and geometric bordering. The same nice scroll is repeated atop the action and on the dust cover, as well as the carry point of the belly of frame and cartridge lifter. The right sideplate shows a Rocky Mountain trapper setting a steel jaw leg hold trap with the left side showing a very nice depiction of an American Indian on horseback, hunting buffalo with a bow and arrow. The work is signed beneath the lever by Heidi Hiptmayer and dated 1973. The straight grip walnut buttstock and forend rate excellent as refinished showing a handful of minor dings and handling marks from the years and lovely wraparound checkering in a borderless pattern. Klaus and Heidemarie Hiptmayer were trained in Ferlach and emigrated to Canada in the 1960's. Now retired, Klaus did phenomenal stock and metal work and Heidemarie was an engraver of stunning talent (she is sadly no longer with us). The front sight is a custom ghost ring style made during the period of use, the rear is a typical Rocky mountain semi Buckhorn style and all of the factory markings remain intact. An absolutely stunning rifle with very pleasing subject matter from this gifted pair of gunmakers. (38555-5) {MODERN}
serial #578707B, 44 WCF, 24" round barrel. The barrel, dust cover, lever and hammer retain 98 to perhaps near 99% excellent quality engraver-applied deep blue. The noseca...morep receiver and sideplates are finished in-the-white and remain brilliant. The nosecap shows loose open scroll and a tiny bit of light oxidation staining on its right edge. The frame shows exquisite quality open scroll, banknote filigree and geometric bordering. The same nice scroll is repeated atop the action and on the dust cover, as well as the carry point of the belly of frame and cartridge lifter. The right sideplate shows a Rocky Mountain trapper setting a steel jaw leg hold trap with the left side showing a very nice depiction of an American Indian on horseback, hunting buffalo with a bow and arrow. The work is signed beneath the lever by Heidi Hiptmayer and dated 1973. The straight grip walnut buttstock and forend rate excellent as refinished showing a handful of minor dings and handling marks from the years and lovely wraparound checkering in a borderless pattern. Klaus and Heidemarie Hiptmayer were trained in Ferlach and emigrated to Canada in the 1960's. Now retired, Klaus did phenomenal stock and metal work and Heidemarie was an engraver of stunning talent (she is sadly no longer with us). The front sight is a custom ghost ring style made during the period of use, the rear is a typical Rocky mountain semi Buckhorn style and all of the factory markings remain intact. An absolutely stunning rifle with very pleasing subject matter from this gifted pair of gunmakers. (38555-5) {MODERN}

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Winchester Model 1873 Rimfire Lever Action Rifle

Winchester Model 1873 Rimfire Lever Action Rifle

Lot # 249 (Sale Order: 249 of 703)      

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serial #561973, 22 Short, 24" octagon barrel with a full magazine tube and a good bore that shows scattered pitting and oxidation but evident rifling. The hammer and lever are a dull gray patina with scattered oxidation staining and traces of the original case colors. The frame retains 75-80% original blue with scattered light dings, some light scratches on top of upper tang, some moderate tool marks at front of frame, scattered flaking to brown and a few scattered dings. The nosecap is a dull gray patina with a few light dings, while the magazine tube and barrel retain 90-93% original blue with a tool mark at the left rear of barrel, some small markings that resemble "X"s on the both sides of rear of barrel, a few scattered small dings and areas flaking to brown. The plain walnut stocks rate very good retaining much of their original varnish with scattered dings and handling marks. The rifle is sighted with a sporting rear sight and a Beach combination front sight that has a broken aperture and a missing hood. A near excellent 1873 rimfire rifle overall. (208087-145) {C&R} [Kenneth Fry Collection]
serial #561973, 22 Short, 24" octagon barrel with a full magazine tube and a good bore that shows scattered pitting and oxidation but evident rifling. The hammer and leve...morer are a dull gray patina with scattered oxidation staining and traces of the original case colors. The frame retains 75-80% original blue with scattered light dings, some light scratches on top of upper tang, some moderate tool marks at front of frame, scattered flaking to brown and a few scattered dings. The nosecap is a dull gray patina with a few light dings, while the magazine tube and barrel retain 90-93% original blue with a tool mark at the left rear of barrel, some small markings that resemble "X"s on the both sides of rear of barrel, a few scattered small dings and areas flaking to brown. The plain walnut stocks rate very good retaining much of their original varnish with scattered dings and handling marks. The rifle is sighted with a sporting rear sight and a Beach combination front sight that has a broken aperture and a missing hood. A near excellent 1873 rimfire rifle overall. (208087-145) {C&R} [Kenneth Fry Collection]

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Winchester Model 21 Pigeon Grade Two Barrel Set

Winchester Model 21 Pigeon Grade Two Barrel Set

Lot # 250 (Sale Order: 250 of 703)      

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serial #21456, 12 ga., 30" barrels choked full and full with bright excellent, likely unfired, bores and 3" chambers, and 28" barrels choked improved cylinder and modified with bright excellent, likely unfired, bores. Each set of barrels features dual beads with a brass mid-bead and red Bradley-style front. This is an absolutely lovely set, retaining all of its original blue and appearing as-new, unfired. Each set of barrels has nice wedges of engraved tight scroll for the first 3" at the breeches, the rib engraved in field "Custom-Built by Winchester" on each. The flat side rounded frame shows flawlessly executed tight scroll and the game dog and pheasant vignettes in the factory #6 pattern. "Safe" is inlaid in gold and the selective trigger retains all of its original gold plate. The checkered capped pistolgrip exhibition grade walnut stock rates excellent to as-new with a very nice satin finish, showing exquisite grain, with flawlessly-executed borderless checkered panels in the factory 21-A pattern. Each set of barrels has its own beavertail forend, each with an ebony tip insert, also rating as-new, with near fully checkered, flawlessly executed borderless wraparound patterns, the irons and latch escutcheons with the same wonderful scroll found on the balance of the arm. The water table and standing breech are nicely engine-turned, as are the barrel flats, the standing breech showing only very light ejector rub wear and appearing unfired. The length of pull to the checkered butt is 14" with drops of 1 3/8" and 2 1/8" and there is a gold oval monogram plate inlaid along the toeline which is un-engraved. Thiss superb two-barrel set comes in a leather luggage case with brass corners and red baize lining with Abercrombie & Fitch interior label. The case rates about excellent with minor scuffs and handling marks here and there with the initials "G.A.S." in black on the lid. A wonderful model 21 for the discriminating sportsman that would serve both your upland and water fowling hunts, as-new. (38515-16) {MODERN}
serial #21456, 12 ga., 30" barrels choked full and full with bright excellent, likely unfired, bores and 3" chambers, and 28" barrels choked improved cylinder and modifie...mored with bright excellent, likely unfired, bores. Each set of barrels features dual beads with a brass mid-bead and red Bradley-style front. This is an absolutely lovely set, retaining all of its original blue and appearing as-new, unfired. Each set of barrels has nice wedges of engraved tight scroll for the first 3" at the breeches, the rib engraved in field "Custom-Built by Winchester" on each. The flat side rounded frame shows flawlessly executed tight scroll and the game dog and pheasant vignettes in the factory #6 pattern. "Safe" is inlaid in gold and the selective trigger retains all of its original gold plate. The checkered capped pistolgrip exhibition grade walnut stock rates excellent to as-new with a very nice satin finish, showing exquisite grain, with flawlessly-executed borderless checkered panels in the factory 21-A pattern. Each set of barrels has its own beavertail forend, each with an ebony tip insert, also rating as-new, with near fully checkered, flawlessly executed borderless wraparound patterns, the irons and latch escutcheons with the same wonderful scroll found on the balance of the arm. The water table and standing breech are nicely engine-turned, as are the barrel flats, the standing breech showing only very light ejector rub wear and appearing unfired. The length of pull to the checkered butt is 14" with drops of 1 3/8" and 2 1/8" and there is a gold oval monogram plate inlaid along the toeline which is un-engraved. Thiss superb two-barrel set comes in a leather luggage case with brass corners and red baize lining with Abercrombie & Fitch interior label. The case rates about excellent with minor scuffs and handling marks here and there with the initials "G.A.S." in black on the lid. A wonderful model 21 for the discriminating sportsman that would serve both your upland and water fowling hunts, as-new. (38515-16) {MODERN}

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