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Auction No. 123 Featuring Fine Collectible Arms

Auction No. 123 Featuring Fine Collectible Arms

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Auction No. 123 Featuring Fine Collectible Arms

Auction No. 123 Featuring Fine Collectible Arms

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German C96 Large Ring Semi-Auto Pistol by Mauser Oberndorf with New York Retailer Markings

German C96 Large Ring Semi-Auto Pistol by Mauser Oberndorf with New York Retailer Markings

Lot # 26 (Sale Order: 26 of 952)      

Low Estimate: 1,500High Estimate: 2,000
serial #31660, 30 Mauser, 5 1/2" barrel with an about good bore showing frosting in the grooves, light pinprick pitting and good rifling throughout. This is a very nice example retaining about 90% original blue with the sides of the frame and gripstraps toning to gray-brown patina, a few small dings at the high edges of the frame on the left side, freckling and handling marks. The large ring hammer is a pale gray patina while the bolt remains mostly bright showing some gray freckling. The extractor, bolt stop, rear sight slider and safety all show very strong remnants of fire blue with some pinprick pitting along the rear sight and overall silvering while the trigger retains some very nice pale straw color. All markings remain crisp and clear, the pistol is stamped with the appropriate commercial antler proof on the right side receiver and "(Crown) / (Crown) / U" on the left and the left side of the shallow-milled frame is American retailer-marked "VON LENGERKE / & DETMOLD / NEW-YORK". The 34-groove walnut grips are stamp-numbered to the gun and remain in very good condition showing scattered light dings and minor overall smoothing. All of the serialized parts are matching, the lanyard loop is intact and the action seems to function well mechanically. A very nice early commercial broomhandle retailed in this country. (139348-22) {C&R}
serial #31660, 30 Mauser, 5 1/2" barrel with an about good bore showing frosting in the grooves, light pinprick pitting and good rifling throughout. This is a very nice e...morexample retaining about 90% original blue with the sides of the frame and gripstraps toning to gray-brown patina, a few small dings at the high edges of the frame on the left side, freckling and handling marks. The large ring hammer is a pale gray patina while the bolt remains mostly bright showing some gray freckling. The extractor, bolt stop, rear sight slider and safety all show very strong remnants of fire blue with some pinprick pitting along the rear sight and overall silvering while the trigger retains some very nice pale straw color. All markings remain crisp and clear, the pistol is stamped with the appropriate commercial antler proof on the right side receiver and "(Crown) / (Crown) / U" on the left and the left side of the shallow-milled frame is American retailer-marked "VON LENGERKE / & DETMOLD / NEW-YORK". The 34-groove walnut grips are stamp-numbered to the gun and remain in very good condition showing scattered light dings and minor overall smoothing. All of the serialized parts are matching, the lanyard loop is intact and the action seems to function well mechanically. A very nice early commercial broomhandle retailed in this country. (139348-22) {C&R}

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Rare Walther Model PP Semi-Auto Pistol with Reich Ministry of Justice Markings

Rare Walther Model PP Semi-Auto Pistol with Reich Ministry of Justice Markings

Lot # 27 (Sale Order: 27 of 952)      

Low Estimate: 1,200High Estimate: 1,800
serial #183400P, 32 ACP, 3 7/8" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this pistol retain about 97% original blue showing some minor high edge wear, a few spots of light freckling and handling marks. All markings remain quite crisp and clear and the 60-degree safety lever and extractor show good remnants of fire blue. The black checkered synthetic grips with Walther banners remain in near excellent condition showing a few light dings and handling marks. The pistol is stamped with commercial Nazi eagle proofs and the slide is appropriately scratch-numbered to the gun. The frontstrap is neatly marked "R.J." indicating use by the Reichs Justizministerium (Reich Ministry of Justice). One moderately worn Walther banner magazine showing some reapplied gray enamel is included and the action seems to function well mechanically. An excellent example of these desirable PP pistols. (139353-93) {C&R}
serial #183400P, 32 ACP, 3 7/8" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this pistol retain about 97% original blue showing some minor high edge wear, a...more few spots of light freckling and handling marks. All markings remain quite crisp and clear and the 60-degree safety lever and extractor show good remnants of fire blue. The black checkered synthetic grips with Walther banners remain in near excellent condition showing a few light dings and handling marks. The pistol is stamped with commercial Nazi eagle proofs and the slide is appropriately scratch-numbered to the gun. The frontstrap is neatly marked "R.J." indicating use by the Reichs Justizministerium (Reich Ministry of Justice). One moderately worn Walther banner magazine showing some reapplied gray enamel is included and the action seems to function well mechanically. An excellent example of these desirable PP pistols. (139353-93) {C&R}

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Finnish L-35 Lahti Semi-Auto Pistol by Valmet

Finnish L-35 Lahti Semi-Auto Pistol by Valmet

Lot # 28 (Sale Order: 28 of 952)      

Low Estimate: 1,500High Estimate: 2,000
serial #8644, 9mm, 4 3/4" barrel with a bright near excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this late fourth series commercial pistol retain about 98% original blue showing a few light scratches and handling marks. The brown checkered Bakelite grips with "VKT" logos remain in excellent condition. The top of the receiver is marked "VALMET / L-35" and is not equipped with a loaded chamber indicator. All of the serialized parts are matching, one correct Finnish magazine is included and the action seems to function well mechanically. An excellent example of these desirable Finnish pistols. (139353-87) {C&R}
serial #8644, 9mm, 4 3/4" barrel with a bright near excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this late fourth series commercial pistol retain about 98% original blue showing...more a few light scratches and handling marks. The brown checkered Bakelite grips with "VKT" logos remain in excellent condition. The top of the receiver is marked "VALMET / L-35" and is not equipped with a loaded chamber indicator. All of the serialized parts are matching, one correct Finnish magazine is included and the action seems to function well mechanically. An excellent example of these desirable Finnish pistols. (139353-87) {C&R}

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Rare CZ-27 Semi-Auto Pistol with Silencer Adapted Barrel

Rare CZ-27 Semi-Auto Pistol with Silencer Adapted Barrel

Lot # 29 (Sale Order: 29 of 952)      

Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 2,500
serial #450175, 32 ACP, 5" barrel with a bright near excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this late-war fnh-coded pistol retain about 80-85% original phosphate finish showing overall thinning to silvery gunmetal patina, minor dings and light freckling. All markings remain quite crisp and clear and the hammer and extractor retain strong straw color. The dark brown checkered Bakelite grip is properly devoid of CZ logos and remains in about fair-good condition showing a 2" crack emanating from a moderate triangular chip at the heel, a few smaller dings and hairline cracks. The top of the slide is unmarked aside from the serial number and a faint Nazi eagle proof and is matching the frame. The right side of the frame is appropriately marked with a "(Eagle) / WaA76" Waffenamt, the barrel is un-numbered but also appropriately marked with a Nazi eagle proof and "(Eagle) / WaA76" Waffenamt. One original magazine is included and the action generally seems to function well mechanically although the trigger spring is a little weak and needs to be manually reset every now and then. A fine example of a desirable CZ-27 variant for the German military collector. (13939-95) {C&R}
serial #450175, 32 ACP, 5" barrel with a bright near excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this late-war fnh-coded pistol retain about 80-85% original phosphate finish sh...moreowing overall thinning to silvery gunmetal patina, minor dings and light freckling. All markings remain quite crisp and clear and the hammer and extractor retain strong straw color. The dark brown checkered Bakelite grip is properly devoid of CZ logos and remains in about fair-good condition showing a 2" crack emanating from a moderate triangular chip at the heel, a few smaller dings and hairline cracks. The top of the slide is unmarked aside from the serial number and a faint Nazi eagle proof and is matching the frame. The right side of the frame is appropriately marked with a "(Eagle) / WaA76" Waffenamt, the barrel is un-numbered but also appropriately marked with a Nazi eagle proof and "(Eagle) / WaA76" Waffenamt. One original magazine is included and the action generally seems to function well mechanically although the trigger spring is a little weak and needs to be manually reset every now and then. A fine example of a desirable CZ-27 variant for the German military collector. (13939-95) {C&R}

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Pennsylvania Bicentennial Commemorative Flintlock Fullstock Rifle by Jack Haugh

Pennsylvania Bicentennial Commemorative Flintlock Fullstock Rifle by Jack Haugh

Lot # 30 (Sale Order: 30 of 952)      

Low Estimate: 4,000High Estimate: 6,000
No. 34 of 200, .50 cal., 43” swamped Bob Paris barrel with a bright excellent bore. Barrel and Siler lockplate retain all of their deep plum brown original maker finish. There is a nice German silver blade front sight with flat top v-notch rear and the top flat is signed in script “J Haugh”. Brass furniture includes nosecap, three faceted thimbles, tailpipe, faceted dual dovetailed guard and wide early faceted buttplate. There is no toeplate but the arm features a slightly engraved geometric sideplate and simple patchbox with urn or tombstone head and engraved square lid; release is in heel of butt. The rifle is stocked in a lovely grade of Pennsylvania curly maple by Haugh, these rifles were made by both Haugh and John Bivens, (with assistance from Mark Silver and Monte Mandarino who assisted Bivens in North Carolina). There is a full-length rib beneath the ramrod with light flourish island carving behind the tailpipe. Each stock flat is raised as well with dropper points at rear and a fleur-de-lis island to the rear of the tang. There is a lovely flourish of scroll with floral head at the rear of the wrist to the right of the point of comb and the left side of the stock has a nice grooved flat bottomed cheekpiece, flanked front and rear by exquisite carved open flowing scroll with decoration on the underside of the cheekpiece as well. Siler lock has bridled frizzen with faceted pan and there is a fancy single trigger with a rearward curlicue tip. The interior of the patchbox has the “Pennsylvania Bicentennial Commemorative Longrifle” plaque with the Pennsylvania Bicentennial seal and the rifle’s serial number “34”. An excerpt from the Indiana Evening Gazette, April 14, 1976 regarding the construction of these rifles states: “...components go to John Bivins of Winston-Salem NC and Jack Haugh of Friendship Indiana to be turned into completed rifles. Nearly 100 hours of hand work goes into the final assembly and finishing of each long rifle. Currently each gunsmith is working from 70 to 80 hours per week to meet the production goal of six rifles per month”. An exquisite engraved powderhorn, numbered to the rifle, was included with each gun, made by Tom White of Worthington Ohio. It features a semi-bulbous walnut plug with an extension lobe and is reduced near the nozzle in a scalloped pattern with dual medial rings as hanger provision, the spout nonagonally faceted. Prominently featured on the horn is the seal of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with its state motto and it is numbered 34 of 200. A map of the eastern counties of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is engraved on the periphery of the horn. Very ironically, these two hundred rifles caused a court case in which the IRS decided that an 11% excise tax was due on each rifle, a rule never before applied to custom gun makers who create hand-made rifles, certainly not of the antique blackpowder genre. Later court cases, and finally legislation exempted the rifles and overturned the ruling. The original patch worm and cleaning jag are included in the patchbox compartment. We have never seen another of these rifles offered for sale on the secondary market, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own two incredible works of art, created by men at the top of their crafts. (38937-244) {ANTIQUE} [Cletus Klein Collection]
No. 34 of 200, .50 cal., 43” swamped Bob Paris barrel with a bright excellent bore. Barrel and Siler lockplate retain all of their deep plum brown original maker finish. ...moreThere is a nice German silver blade front sight with flat top v-notch rear and the top flat is signed in script “J Haugh”. Brass furniture includes nosecap, three faceted thimbles, tailpipe, faceted dual dovetailed guard and wide early faceted buttplate. There is no toeplate but the arm features a slightly engraved geometric sideplate and simple patchbox with urn or tombstone head and engraved square lid; release is in heel of butt. The rifle is stocked in a lovely grade of Pennsylvania curly maple by Haugh, these rifles were made by both Haugh and John Bivens, (with assistance from Mark Silver and Monte Mandarino who assisted Bivens in North Carolina). There is a full-length rib beneath the ramrod with light flourish island carving behind the tailpipe. Each stock flat is raised as well with dropper points at rear and a fleur-de-lis island to the rear of the tang. There is a lovely flourish of scroll with floral head at the rear of the wrist to the right of the point of comb and the left side of the stock has a nice grooved flat bottomed cheekpiece, flanked front and rear by exquisite carved open flowing scroll with decoration on the underside of the cheekpiece as well. Siler lock has bridled frizzen with faceted pan and there is a fancy single trigger with a rearward curlicue tip. The interior of the patchbox has the “Pennsylvania Bicentennial Commemorative Longrifle” plaque with the Pennsylvania Bicentennial seal and the rifle’s serial number “34”. An excerpt from the Indiana Evening Gazette, April 14, 1976 regarding the construction of these rifles states: “...components go to John Bivins of Winston-Salem NC and Jack Haugh of Friendship Indiana to be turned into completed rifles. Nearly 100 hours of hand work goes into the final assembly and finishing of each long rifle. Currently each gunsmith is working from 70 to 80 hours per week to meet the production goal of six rifles per month”. An exquisite engraved powderhorn, numbered to the rifle, was included with each gun, made by Tom White of Worthington Ohio. It features a semi-bulbous walnut plug with an extension lobe and is reduced near the nozzle in a scalloped pattern with dual medial rings as hanger provision, the spout nonagonally faceted. Prominently featured on the horn is the seal of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with its state motto and it is numbered 34 of 200. A map of the eastern counties of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is engraved on the periphery of the horn. Very ironically, these two hundred rifles caused a court case in which the IRS decided that an 11% excise tax was due on each rifle, a rule never before applied to custom gun makers who create hand-made rifles, certainly not of the antique blackpowder genre. Later court cases, and finally legislation exempted the rifles and overturned the ruling. The original patch worm and cleaning jag are included in the patchbox compartment. We have never seen another of these rifles offered for sale on the secondary market, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own two incredible works of art, created by men at the top of their crafts. (38937-244) {ANTIQUE} [Cletus Klein Collection]

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Contemporary Flintlock Fullstock Sporting Rifle by Jerry Kirklin

Contemporary Flintlock Fullstock Sporting Rifle by Jerry Kirklin

Lot # 31 (Sale Order: 31 of 952)      

Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 4,000
.52 cal, 41” octagon barrel with a bright excellent, likely unfired, bore. The barrel retains all of the original makers plum brown finish and shows a square-top front blade sight with simple flattop u-notch rear; it is maker signed on the top flat “J Kirklin” in script. The Herman Stone "Locks and Stuff" lock is a deep gray-blue and plum brown with some very light incise engraving on both plate and flat of hammer. There is a brass nosecap, faceted thimbles and simple faceted tailpipe with a generous wide bow faceted dual dovetail extension triggerguard. There is a very wide early style faceted buttplate with simple lightly engraved toeplate and semi-ornate geometric sideplate. The curly maple stock rates excellent to as-new and shows a lovely fiddleback and shellflame figure its full-length. It shows incise carved grooves flanking the ramrod channel with fleur-de-lis at the rear of the tailpipe. There is light incise carving around the stock flats and a bit slightly more fancy around the tang. There is a wooden sliding door patchbox beneath-which are original ball puller, patch worm, cleaning jag, flint and jaw leather. The left side square-bottomed cheekpiece has light incise scroll flanking front and rear. Equipped with double set triggers and dual-acting lock, the arm appears very nearly as-new, unfired, its only detractor being a small handful of tiny dings along the sharp upper edge of the left stock flat. An absolutely top-notch interpretation, from this Birmingham, Michigan builder, of a lovely early 18th-century fullstock flintlock rifle. (39284-2) {ANTIQUE} [Mark K. Benenson Collection]
.52 cal, 41” octagon barrel with a bright excellent, likely unfired, bore. The barrel retains all of the original makers plum brown finish and shows a square-top front bl...moreade sight with simple flattop u-notch rear; it is maker signed on the top flat “J Kirklin” in script. The Herman Stone "Locks and Stuff" lock is a deep gray-blue and plum brown with some very light incise engraving on both plate and flat of hammer. There is a brass nosecap, faceted thimbles and simple faceted tailpipe with a generous wide bow faceted dual dovetail extension triggerguard. There is a very wide early style faceted buttplate with simple lightly engraved toeplate and semi-ornate geometric sideplate. The curly maple stock rates excellent to as-new and shows a lovely fiddleback and shellflame figure its full-length. It shows incise carved grooves flanking the ramrod channel with fleur-de-lis at the rear of the tailpipe. There is light incise carving around the stock flats and a bit slightly more fancy around the tang. There is a wooden sliding door patchbox beneath-which are original ball puller, patch worm, cleaning jag, flint and jaw leather. The left side square-bottomed cheekpiece has light incise scroll flanking front and rear. Equipped with double set triggers and dual-acting lock, the arm appears very nearly as-new, unfired, its only detractor being a small handful of tiny dings along the sharp upper edge of the left stock flat. An absolutely top-notch interpretation, from this Birmingham, Michigan builder, of a lovely early 18th-century fullstock flintlock rifle. (39284-2) {ANTIQUE} [Mark K. Benenson Collection]

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Pennsylvania Fullstock Percussion Sporting and Target Rifle by Derr

Pennsylvania Fullstock Percussion Sporting and Target Rifle by Derr

Lot # 32 (Sale Order: 32 of 952)      

Low Estimate: 1,200High Estimate: 1,800
.40 cal, 40” octagon barrel with an about very good bore which shows bright areas and strong rifling but with some frosting in the grooves. The barrel and lockplate are a pewter gray and plum brown patina, the barrel showing remnants of light oxidation and with the expected minor handling marks that come from the years. There is a simple brass blade front sight with an additional dovetail cut 1 1/2” to its rear, with a simple flat-top sporting rear and a diopter sight base affixed to the rear of the tang atop the wrist of the stock; the globe front sight which fits the additional front dovetail is included within the patchbox. The top flat of the barrel is marked “John Derr”, the lockplate is unadorned and spartan showing remnants some light engraving as was found on commercially available lockplates of the era. The full-length stock appears to be constructed of cherry and rates about very good with the overall dings and handling marks that come from the years with a few scattered light cracks, there is a moderate crack or chip in the area ahead of, and just below the lockplate, which was repaired and has been camouflaged with an opaque red stain and heavy varnish. The furniture is all brass including faceted thimbles and tailpipe, simple forestock inlay and faceted triggerguard. There is a simple flared head patchbox with concealed bottom release beneath toeplate and simple brass buttplate. Single trigger equipped, the hammer spring is robust and the lock functions properly. There is an oval German silver monogram plate atop the wrist and a crescent moon inlaid at the square bottomed cheekpiece. John Derr was a fairly prolific gunsmith located in Lancaster Pennsylvania circa 1810-1844. (38937-411) {ANTIQUE} [Cletus Klein Collection]
.40 cal, 40” octagon barrel with an about very good bore which shows bright areas and strong rifling but with some frosting in the grooves. The barrel and lockplate are a...more pewter gray and plum brown patina, the barrel showing remnants of light oxidation and with the expected minor handling marks that come from the years. There is a simple brass blade front sight with an additional dovetail cut 1 1/2” to its rear, with a simple flat-top sporting rear and a diopter sight base affixed to the rear of the tang atop the wrist of the stock; the globe front sight which fits the additional front dovetail is included within the patchbox. The top flat of the barrel is marked “John Derr”, the lockplate is unadorned and spartan showing remnants some light engraving as was found on commercially available lockplates of the era. The full-length stock appears to be constructed of cherry and rates about very good with the overall dings and handling marks that come from the years with a few scattered light cracks, there is a moderate crack or chip in the area ahead of, and just below the lockplate, which was repaired and has been camouflaged with an opaque red stain and heavy varnish. The furniture is all brass including faceted thimbles and tailpipe, simple forestock inlay and faceted triggerguard. There is a simple flared head patchbox with concealed bottom release beneath toeplate and simple brass buttplate. Single trigger equipped, the hammer spring is robust and the lock functions properly. There is an oval German silver monogram plate atop the wrist and a crescent moon inlaid at the square bottomed cheekpiece. John Derr was a fairly prolific gunsmith located in Lancaster Pennsylvania circa 1810-1844. (38937-411) {ANTIQUE} [Cletus Klein Collection]

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Pennsylvania Percussion Halfstock Sporting Rifle by Leman

Pennsylvania Percussion Halfstock Sporting Rifle by Leman

Lot # 33 (Sale Order: 33 of 952)      

Low Estimate: 1,000High Estimate: 1,500
.44 cal, 32 1/2” octagon barrel with a bright about excellent bore. The barrel is an overall soft brown lightly oxidized patina with pewter undertones and gunmetal gray on the sharp edges. It features a simple German silver blade front sight with shallow semi-buckhorn rear and is “HD Leman” and “Lancaster PA” marked on its top flat. The patent breech is rebated and shows some light engraving with nice open engraving on the tang. The bar under lockplate and hammer both show light open flowing scroll and are a dull gray patina, the plate being maker marked as well. Bottom metal features a pineapple front extension and the flared bow of the guard is engraved “Coleman”. The stock has a nice bone forend tip and a lightly engraved German silver tailpipe with a very attractive German silver toeplate, with the same pineapple finial front extension and bone-tipped patchbox release. The buttplate is rather thin and trim and was nicely blued, now toned to brown, with a lightly engraved top extension. There is a very nice German silver patchbox with engraved door and profusely engraved head. The stock itself is American walnut and rates about very good with some very nice grain figure in the butt, very fine checkering and the overall light dings and handling marks that come from the years, the forestock showing some minor length-wise cracks, the right side having a sliver chipped its entire length, the missing wood now sanded over. The arm is equipped with a single trigger and seems to function properly mechanically. Leman was a prolific maker and this is a nice example of his work. (38937-311) {ANTIQUE} [Cletus Klein Collection]
.44 cal, 32 1/2” octagon barrel with a bright about excellent bore. The barrel is an overall soft brown lightly oxidized patina with pewter undertones and gunmetal gray o...moren the sharp edges. It features a simple German silver blade front sight with shallow semi-buckhorn rear and is “HD Leman” and “Lancaster PA” marked on its top flat. The patent breech is rebated and shows some light engraving with nice open engraving on the tang. The bar under lockplate and hammer both show light open flowing scroll and are a dull gray patina, the plate being maker marked as well. Bottom metal features a pineapple front extension and the flared bow of the guard is engraved “Coleman”. The stock has a nice bone forend tip and a lightly engraved German silver tailpipe with a very attractive German silver toeplate, with the same pineapple finial front extension and bone-tipped patchbox release. The buttplate is rather thin and trim and was nicely blued, now toned to brown, with a lightly engraved top extension. There is a very nice German silver patchbox with engraved door and profusely engraved head. The stock itself is American walnut and rates about very good with some very nice grain figure in the butt, very fine checkering and the overall light dings and handling marks that come from the years, the forestock showing some minor length-wise cracks, the right side having a sliver chipped its entire length, the missing wood now sanded over. The arm is equipped with a single trigger and seems to function properly mechanically. Leman was a prolific maker and this is a nice example of his work. (38937-311) {ANTIQUE} [Cletus Klein Collection]

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Contemporary Flintlock Fullstock Sporting Rifle by Don King

Contemporary Flintlock Fullstock Sporting Rifle by Don King

Lot # 34 (Sale Order: 34 of 952)      

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.45 cal, 42 1/2” octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel and the lock retain all of their original makers rich plum brown finish with a very light bit of muzzle wear and a sparsely scattered very tiny scratch or handling mark here or there. There is a simple silver bladed front sight with a flat top v-notch rear and the top flat is signed “D King” flanked by line decoration and a Masonic compass, the left diagonal flat marked “Wichita 1971”. The furniture is of brass and features faceted thimbles and a simple tailpipe with a wide spur triggerguard with faceted front extension. The buttplate is very wide with a faceted heel and a simple lightly engraved toeplate. Patchbox is daisy head and shows the very lightest, but good-quality engraving and there is a simple geometric sideplate. The stock rates excellent and shows nice fiddleback figure its full-length with light carving at the rear of the tailpipe, each stock flat raised with dropper point rears and light island carving around the tang. There is a star-shaped German silver inlay in the square-bottomed cheekpiece which is flanked by open flowing carved flourishes of scroll of very nice quality, the right side wrist and comb with very light incise scroll as well. There is an oval German silver monogram plate atop the wrist engraved with a capital letter “H”, the single trigger has a nice rearward flourish and the lock functions well mechanically. A top-notch fullstock sporting rifle from this extremely well-thought-of maker and recipient of the Contemporary Longrifle Association's Pioneer Award in 2010. (38937-205) {ANTIQUE} [Cletus Klein Collection]
.45 cal, 42 1/2” octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel and the lock retain all of their original makers rich plum brown finish with a very light bit of ...moremuzzle wear and a sparsely scattered very tiny scratch or handling mark here or there. There is a simple silver bladed front sight with a flat top v-notch rear and the top flat is signed “D King” flanked by line decoration and a Masonic compass, the left diagonal flat marked “Wichita 1971”. The furniture is of brass and features faceted thimbles and a simple tailpipe with a wide spur triggerguard with faceted front extension. The buttplate is very wide with a faceted heel and a simple lightly engraved toeplate. Patchbox is daisy head and shows the very lightest, but good-quality engraving and there is a simple geometric sideplate. The stock rates excellent and shows nice fiddleback figure its full-length with light carving at the rear of the tailpipe, each stock flat raised with dropper point rears and light island carving around the tang. There is a star-shaped German silver inlay in the square-bottomed cheekpiece which is flanked by open flowing carved flourishes of scroll of very nice quality, the right side wrist and comb with very light incise scroll as well. There is an oval German silver monogram plate atop the wrist engraved with a capital letter “H”, the single trigger has a nice rearward flourish and the lock functions well mechanically. A top-notch fullstock sporting rifle from this extremely well-thought-of maker and recipient of the Contemporary Longrifle Association's Pioneer Award in 2010. (38937-205) {ANTIQUE} [Cletus Klein Collection]

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Exceptional Contemporary Flintlock Fullstock Sporting Rifle by William Buchele

Exceptional Contemporary Flintlock Fullstock Sporting Rifle by William Buchele

Lot # 35 (Sale Order: 35 of 952)      

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.44 cal., 42 1/2” octagon Douglas barrel with a bright excellent bore. The iron surfaces retain all of their lovely maker-applied plum brown with the slightest bit of the muzzle and sharp edge toning. There is a wide German silver blade front sight with lightly engraved base and flat-top iron rear, the top flat engraved in inlaid silver plate “Made For/George W. Neff/By/W Buchele”. An extremely fancy and extensively inlaid rifle, the bulk of the hardware is brass including the faceted thimbles and tailpipe and faceted dovetailed triggerguard, the trigger itself faced in German silver with a fancy rearward flourish. The rifle has faceted wide heel buttplate and lightly engraved toeplate in-which the patchbox release is located. The barrel is keyed by four wedges in ornate German silver escutcheons, each with open flowing flourishes lightly engraved, these surrounded by fine silver wire foliate and floral brass inlays the entire length of the forend. The forestock features a pierced brass plate with geometric and foliate decoration and there is a simple geometric side plate. The patchbox is pierced with a floral head and open light scroll with push-button bottom release. The stock has island carved flourishes at the rear of the tang and flanking the point of comb left and right and the stock flats are raised with carved dropper points at the rear of each. The left of butt shows a handsome carved-in-relief depiction of American Indian, pointing with his pipe tomahawk, the tomahawk head itself an inlaid piece of brass. The fellow is flanked by lovely open flowing carved scroll which continues on the underside of the square-bottom cheekpiece. The cheekpiece itself shows an exceptional depiction of American Eagle with shield within an oval, this surrounded by the same excellent fine silver wire inlays with foliate and floral decoration. The oval German silver monogram plate atop the wrist is engraved with Mr. Neff’s initials “GN” with a bit of light foliate decoration. The stock itself rates of course excellent, and shows exquisite fiddleback figure its entire length, bordering on exhibition grade wood. A search for Mr. Neff within the parameters of Mr. Buchele’s lifetime reveals two candidates, both from Pennsylvania: one fellow, an American veteran, was an avid sportsman, hunter and shooter, the other a successful architect from Philadelphia, either could have ordered such a rifle, further research may prove a connection. Really an exceptional rifle and a fabulous example of Mr. Buchele’s talent, it would be very difficult to find a better example. (38937-349) {ANTIQUE} [Cletus Klein Collection]
.44 cal., 42 1/2” octagon Douglas barrel with a bright excellent bore. The iron surfaces retain all of their lovely maker-applied plum brown with the slightest bit of the...more muzzle and sharp edge toning. There is a wide German silver blade front sight with lightly engraved base and flat-top iron rear, the top flat engraved in inlaid silver plate “Made For/George W. Neff/By/W Buchele”. An extremely fancy and extensively inlaid rifle, the bulk of the hardware is brass including the faceted thimbles and tailpipe and faceted dovetailed triggerguard, the trigger itself faced in German silver with a fancy rearward flourish. The rifle has faceted wide heel buttplate and lightly engraved toeplate in-which the patchbox release is located. The barrel is keyed by four wedges in ornate German silver escutcheons, each with open flowing flourishes lightly engraved, these surrounded by fine silver wire foliate and floral brass inlays the entire length of the forend. The forestock features a pierced brass plate with geometric and foliate decoration and there is a simple geometric side plate. The patchbox is pierced with a floral head and open light scroll with push-button bottom release. The stock has island carved flourishes at the rear of the tang and flanking the point of comb left and right and the stock flats are raised with carved dropper points at the rear of each. The left of butt shows a handsome carved-in-relief depiction of American Indian, pointing with his pipe tomahawk, the tomahawk head itself an inlaid piece of brass. The fellow is flanked by lovely open flowing carved scroll which continues on the underside of the square-bottom cheekpiece. The cheekpiece itself shows an exceptional depiction of American Eagle with shield within an oval, this surrounded by the same excellent fine silver wire inlays with foliate and floral decoration. The oval German silver monogram plate atop the wrist is engraved with Mr. Neff’s initials “GN” with a bit of light foliate decoration. The stock itself rates of course excellent, and shows exquisite fiddleback figure its entire length, bordering on exhibition grade wood. A search for Mr. Neff within the parameters of Mr. Buchele’s lifetime reveals two candidates, both from Pennsylvania: one fellow, an American veteran, was an avid sportsman, hunter and shooter, the other a successful architect from Philadelphia, either could have ordered such a rifle, further research may prove a connection. Really an exceptional rifle and a fabulous example of Mr. Buchele’s talent, it would be very difficult to find a better example. (38937-349) {ANTIQUE} [Cletus Klein Collection]

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Fabulous Contemporary Flintlock Fullstock Sporting Rifle by William Buchele

Fabulous Contemporary Flintlock Fullstock Sporting Rifle by William Buchele

Lot # 36 (Sale Order: 36 of 952)      

Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 4,000
.45 cal, 41” octagon Douglas barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel retains all its lovely original maker plum brown with some very light toning at the muzzle and on the sharp edges. There is a simple German silver blade front sight with flat-top rear, the barrel’s top flat marked “W Buchele”. Most furniture is brass including the faceted thimbles and tailpipe, with faceted guard with a lightly dovetailed front extension. Buttplate is early broad heel with simple single flourish toeplate with a bit of the silver wire inlay ahead of it. Barrel is keyed with four wedges through flowing foliate German silver escutcheons left and right showing extensive open fine silver wire inlays flanking each with silver foliate and brass floral inlay decoration. The arm features a lovely ornate patchbox with pierced head and floral and foliate engraving with an overlay on the lid of the Liberty Bell and “1776” engraved at its rear. There is an oval German silver monogram plate atop the wrist, it is un-engraved, and there are small foliate German silver “leaf” decorations at the rear of each stock flat. Most impressive is a somewhat folky silver inlay along the left side of butt at toeline with three fishes, their mouths open and aghast as a young lady or perhaps man is hiding beneath the waves, using a hollow reed to breathe through. The water’s surface and lily pads are above him (or her), also in silver, while two running Mohawk warriors, obviously in pursuit of the lad or lady, run by, unaware of the presence beneath the pond’s surface, their quarry breathing through this hollow reed. The flat bottom cheekpiece has a very nice Federal Eagle inlay with the same wire and foliate decoration as is seen on the forestock with “We Owe Allegiance To No Crown” in riband. The stock itself rates excellent and shows nice fiddle back figure for most of its length. There is light scroll and floral island carving to the rear of the tang with nice carved flourishes on both sides of the point of comb. The arm is equipped with a fancy single trigger and the lock functions well mechanically. (38937-170) {ANTIQUE} [Cletus Klein Collection]
.45 cal, 41” octagon Douglas barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel retains all its lovely original maker plum brown with some very light toning at the muzzle an...mored on the sharp edges. There is a simple German silver blade front sight with flat-top rear, the barrel’s top flat marked “W Buchele”. Most furniture is brass including the faceted thimbles and tailpipe, with faceted guard with a lightly dovetailed front extension. Buttplate is early broad heel with simple single flourish toeplate with a bit of the silver wire inlay ahead of it. Barrel is keyed with four wedges through flowing foliate German silver escutcheons left and right showing extensive open fine silver wire inlays flanking each with silver foliate and brass floral inlay decoration. The arm features a lovely ornate patchbox with pierced head and floral and foliate engraving with an overlay on the lid of the Liberty Bell and “1776” engraved at its rear. There is an oval German silver monogram plate atop the wrist, it is un-engraved, and there are small foliate German silver “leaf” decorations at the rear of each stock flat. Most impressive is a somewhat folky silver inlay along the left side of butt at toeline with three fishes, their mouths open and aghast as a young lady or perhaps man is hiding beneath the waves, using a hollow reed to breathe through. The water’s surface and lily pads are above him (or her), also in silver, while two running Mohawk warriors, obviously in pursuit of the lad or lady, run by, unaware of the presence beneath the pond’s surface, their quarry breathing through this hollow reed. The flat bottom cheekpiece has a very nice Federal Eagle inlay with the same wire and foliate decoration as is seen on the forestock with “We Owe Allegiance To No Crown” in riband. The stock itself rates excellent and shows nice fiddle back figure for most of its length. There is light scroll and floral island carving to the rear of the tang with nice carved flourishes on both sides of the point of comb. The arm is equipped with a fancy single trigger and the lock functions well mechanically. (38937-170) {ANTIQUE} [Cletus Klein Collection]

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Mannlicher Schoenauer Model MC Bolt Action Rifle

Mannlicher Schoenauer Model MC Bolt Action Rifle

Lot # 37 (Sale Order: 37 of 952)      

Low Estimate: 1,800High Estimate: 2,200
serial #35859, 243 Win, 22” barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this Steyr-Daimler-Puch-marked rifle retain about 98% original blue with the bolt body and handle remaining mostly bright with a couple very tiny flecks of oxidation staining. The rifle is stocked Monte Carlo style in European walnut with a flared left side shadowline cheekpiece. Stock rates about excellent with a very sparsely scattered light handling mark here or there. It features checkered panels at the grip with mullered borders and a wrap-around pattern at the forend, also with mullered borders, missing a couple flaked diamonds. The stock is accented with a synthetic pistolgrip cap, forend tip and grooved buttplate, all highlighted by white plastic spacers. The rifle is sighted with a silver bead front sight on sporting ramp and a 2 leaf rear sight, one folding, one standing, and has been fitted with a Paul Jaeger quick detachable telescopic base and ring set. The ring set mounts a Pecar 3-7X telescopic sight with a nice tapered crosshair reticle and bright excellent optics, the scope itself rating excellent. Rifle is equipped with right-side thumb safety in addition to the shroud mounted wing safety. The right side of the rear sight boss is retailer marked “Akah” and the rifle was proved in 1962. An excellent light-recoiling caliber MC all ready for the fall gunning season. (38963-112) {C&R} [Tim Falvey Collection]
serial #35859, 243 Win, 22” barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this Steyr-Daimler-Puch-marked rifle retain about 98% original blue with the bolt b...moreody and handle remaining mostly bright with a couple very tiny flecks of oxidation staining. The rifle is stocked Monte Carlo style in European walnut with a flared left side shadowline cheekpiece. Stock rates about excellent with a very sparsely scattered light handling mark here or there. It features checkered panels at the grip with mullered borders and a wrap-around pattern at the forend, also with mullered borders, missing a couple flaked diamonds. The stock is accented with a synthetic pistolgrip cap, forend tip and grooved buttplate, all highlighted by white plastic spacers. The rifle is sighted with a silver bead front sight on sporting ramp and a 2 leaf rear sight, one folding, one standing, and has been fitted with a Paul Jaeger quick detachable telescopic base and ring set. The ring set mounts a Pecar 3-7X telescopic sight with a nice tapered crosshair reticle and bright excellent optics, the scope itself rating excellent. Rifle is equipped with right-side thumb safety in addition to the shroud mounted wing safety. The right side of the rear sight boss is retailer marked “Akah” and the rifle was proved in 1962. An excellent light-recoiling caliber MC all ready for the fall gunning season. (38963-112) {C&R} [Tim Falvey Collection]

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Mannlicher Schoenauer Model MC Bolt Action Rifle

Mannlicher Schoenauer Model MC Bolt Action Rifle

Lot # 38 (Sale Order: 38 of 952)      

Low Estimate: 1,500High Estimate: 2,000
serial #24899, 30-06, 22” barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this Steyr-Daimler-Puch-marked rifle retain about 98% original blue with the bolt body remaining bright showing only a few very sparse, very light oxidation stains. The rifle is stocked Monte Carlo style in a halfstock configuration, the stock rating very good showing scattered dings and handling marks from use afield. There is a flared left side shadowline cheekpiece with accenting synthetic forend tip and gripcap and buttplate all set off by white line spacers. Rifle features a silver bead front sight atop a sporting ramp, rear sight seat has been blanked and the front ring has been professionally drilled and tapped for and includes a two-piece steel base set with 1” scope rings. Equipped with double set triggers and right side thumb safety in addition to the shroud mounted manual safety. Included is a 1” quality leather rifle sling. An excellent candidate for the November woods proofed in 1958. (39348-14) {C&R}
serial #24899, 30-06, 22” barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this Steyr-Daimler-Puch-marked rifle retain about 98% original blue with the bolt bod...morey remaining bright showing only a few very sparse, very light oxidation stains. The rifle is stocked Monte Carlo style in a halfstock configuration, the stock rating very good showing scattered dings and handling marks from use afield. There is a flared left side shadowline cheekpiece with accenting synthetic forend tip and gripcap and buttplate all set off by white line spacers. Rifle features a silver bead front sight atop a sporting ramp, rear sight seat has been blanked and the front ring has been professionally drilled and tapped for and includes a two-piece steel base set with 1” scope rings. Equipped with double set triggers and right side thumb safety in addition to the shroud mounted manual safety. Included is a 1” quality leather rifle sling. An excellent candidate for the November woods proofed in 1958. (39348-14) {C&R}

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Mannlicher Schoenauer Model 1956 MC Bolt Action Carbine

Mannlicher Schoenauer Model 1956 MC Bolt Action Carbine

Lot # 39 (Sale Order: 39 of 952)      

Low Estimate: 1,200High Estimate: 1,800
serial #24863, 30-06, 20” barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 98% top-quality restored blue, the loss due to a very sparsely scattered handling mark here or there and perhaps some very light high edge wear, with a lightly scattered spot of extremely light oxidation here or there. The bolt body is mostly bright with some scattered spots of light oxidation staining here and there with the smooth surface of the bolt handle very lightly cleaned, but now also showing a few very light pinprick pits. The checkered walnut capped pistolgrip stock is Monte Carlo style and rates about excellent, showing a few spots of added finish and sparsely scattered light handling marks, but it appears un-sanded and otherwise unmolested. The checkered panels have mullered borders and the stock features a flared left side shadowline cheekpiece with white line spacers at pistolgrip cap and grooved buttplate. Equipped with double set triggers, right side safety and conventional shroud-mounted safety. The rifle is sighted with its original hooded sporting front ramp sight and two leaf rear, one standing one folding. The left side of the receiver is professionally fitted with a Paul Jaeger quick detachable scope base and ring set awaiting only your 1” tube quality optics. A lovely scope-ready Mannlicher rifle proofed in 1958. (38963-95) {C&R} [Tim Falvey Collection]
serial #24863, 30-06, 20” barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 98% top-quality restored blue, the loss due to a very sparsely scattered ha...morendling mark here or there and perhaps some very light high edge wear, with a lightly scattered spot of extremely light oxidation here or there. The bolt body is mostly bright with some scattered spots of light oxidation staining here and there with the smooth surface of the bolt handle very lightly cleaned, but now also showing a few very light pinprick pits. The checkered walnut capped pistolgrip stock is Monte Carlo style and rates about excellent, showing a few spots of added finish and sparsely scattered light handling marks, but it appears un-sanded and otherwise unmolested. The checkered panels have mullered borders and the stock features a flared left side shadowline cheekpiece with white line spacers at pistolgrip cap and grooved buttplate. Equipped with double set triggers, right side safety and conventional shroud-mounted safety. The rifle is sighted with its original hooded sporting front ramp sight and two leaf rear, one standing one folding. The left side of the receiver is professionally fitted with a Paul Jaeger quick detachable scope base and ring set awaiting only your 1” tube quality optics. A lovely scope-ready Mannlicher rifle proofed in 1958. (38963-95) {C&R} [Tim Falvey Collection]

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Austrian Scalloped Boxlock Double Ejector Rifle Over-Under Shotgun Two Barrel Set by Borovnik

Austrian Scalloped Boxlock Double Ejector Rifle Over-Under Shotgun Two Barrel Set by Borovnik

Lot # 40 (Sale Order: 40 of 952)      

Low Estimate: 7,000High Estimate: 9,000
serial #40.1409, 8x68S and 16 ga. with set of Briley 28 ga. sub-gauge tubes. 24 1/2” Bohler Antinit barrels with bright excellent bores showing sharp rifling and 27 1/2” ventilated rib Bohler Antinit barrels choked extra full in both, with bright excellent bores. The 28 ga. Briley sub gauge tube set with screw in thin-wall choke tubes features excellent bores as well. Both sets of barrels exhibit about 95-97% original blue, the loss due to some light muzzle wear, some light high edge wear and some very sparsely scattered handling marks here and there. The scalloped boxlock frame is a lovely French gray and shows the finest quality deep relief open flowing scroll with background punch-dot shading on the top of frame and the left and right bolsters with light loose open flowing scroll at front of left and right flats and on belly of frame. The left flat shows a leaping stag amidst a woodland scene, the right a running European boar deep in the forest, and the bottom shows a walking black bear. The triggerguard shows light open scroll on the bow and retains most of its original blue, there is light engraving on the forend iron and latch which are French gray. The arm is stocked classic style with a rounded left side shadowline cheekpiece in a nice grade of Circassian walnut with a nice pinched point of comb. Buttstock and all forend panels rate excellent with nice skip-line checkering and some lovely grain figure, appearing very much as-new. The flat horn pistolgrip cap features a German silver inlay of a flying pheasant and toeline and both sets of barrels have maker equipped sling swivels. The length of pull to the Pachmayr decelerator recoil pad is 14 1/16” with drops from the shotgun barrel of 1 3/8” and 2 1/2”. The rifle barrel features a sporting ramp front with silver bead sight and a single standing rear mounted in a nice file cut quarter rib. The quarter rib is also fitted with dual claw bases which mount a Hensoldt Diavari-D 1 1/2-6X telescopic sight with crosshair reticle and bright excellent optics. The shotgun barrels have a nice file cut rib as well and a single silver bead front sight. The front, right, trigger is a single set and the gun locks up tightly and seems to function well mechanically with robust ejectors, and safety is non-automatic. The arm comes in a leather luggage style case with brass corners, nickel oil bottle, partial box of Dynamit Nobel cartridges with four live rounds, 20 ga. try shells and Briley choke tubes and wrench; the included tubes are: (2) skeet, improved cylinder, and modified; the hammer and knocker for the tube set are included as well. Ludwig Borovnik makes some of the finest arms available, this example is impeccable and is a very versatile combination for the big game and bird hunter. Proofed in 1965. (38963-145) {C&R} [Tim Falvey Collection]
serial #40.1409, 8x68S and 16 ga. with set of Briley 28 ga. sub-gauge tubes. 24 1/2” Bohler Antinit barrels with bright excellent bores showing sharp rifling and 27 1/2” ...moreventilated rib Bohler Antinit barrels choked extra full in both, with bright excellent bores. The 28 ga. Briley sub gauge tube set with screw in thin-wall choke tubes features excellent bores as well. Both sets of barrels exhibit about 95-97% original blue, the loss due to some light muzzle wear, some light high edge wear and some very sparsely scattered handling marks here and there. The scalloped boxlock frame is a lovely French gray and shows the finest quality deep relief open flowing scroll with background punch-dot shading on the top of frame and the left and right bolsters with light loose open flowing scroll at front of left and right flats and on belly of frame. The left flat shows a leaping stag amidst a woodland scene, the right a running European boar deep in the forest, and the bottom shows a walking black bear. The triggerguard shows light open scroll on the bow and retains most of its original blue, there is light engraving on the forend iron and latch which are French gray. The arm is stocked classic style with a rounded left side shadowline cheekpiece in a nice grade of Circassian walnut with a nice pinched point of comb. Buttstock and all forend panels rate excellent with nice skip-line checkering and some lovely grain figure, appearing very much as-new. The flat horn pistolgrip cap features a German silver inlay of a flying pheasant and toeline and both sets of barrels have maker equipped sling swivels. The length of pull to the Pachmayr decelerator recoil pad is 14 1/16” with drops from the shotgun barrel of 1 3/8” and 2 1/2”. The rifle barrel features a sporting ramp front with silver bead sight and a single standing rear mounted in a nice file cut quarter rib. The quarter rib is also fitted with dual claw bases which mount a Hensoldt Diavari-D 1 1/2-6X telescopic sight with crosshair reticle and bright excellent optics. The shotgun barrels have a nice file cut rib as well and a single silver bead front sight. The front, right, trigger is a single set and the gun locks up tightly and seems to function well mechanically with robust ejectors, and safety is non-automatic. The arm comes in a leather luggage style case with brass corners, nickel oil bottle, partial box of Dynamit Nobel cartridges with four live rounds, 20 ga. try shells and Briley choke tubes and wrench; the included tubes are: (2) skeet, improved cylinder, and modified; the hammer and knocker for the tube set are included as well. Ludwig Borovnik makes some of the finest arms available, this example is impeccable and is a very versatile combination for the big game and bird hunter. Proofed in 1965. (38963-145) {C&R} [Tim Falvey Collection]

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Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

Lot # 41 (Sale Order: 41 of 952)      

Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 3,000
serial #343473, 32 WCF, 24" round barrel with full magazine and a good bore showing scattered light pitting and strong rifling throughout. The barrel and magazine tube have mostly toned to a pleasant mix of medium gray and pale brown patina, scattered fine pinprick pitting and light scratches. The sights show strong remnants of bright blue and there are streaks of original blue lurking about the protected areas of the barrel and magazine tube. The action retains perhaps 55-60% strong original bright blue with the balance toned to gray-brown patina showing scattered light scratches and freckling. There is some circumferential wear around the sideplate screw hole but this is rather unobtrusive and all markings remain very nice and clear including the "32 CAL" on the cartridge lifter. The hammer retains some strong case-hardened colors in the protected areas while the loading gate shows some hints of fire blue. The plain walnut stocks remain in very good plus condition showing some moderate surface scratches scattered along the buttstock, scattered light dings and very good metal-to-wood fit. The rifle is sighted with a standard sporting rear sight and period Lyman globe sight with two position flip-up target aperture or fine bead setting. The sight is clearly marked "LYMAN'S PAT.FEB.13.94" and the action seems to function well mechanically. Included is a Winchester factory letter stating the rifle shipped as a 32 caliber rifle with round barrel and plain trigger on October 13, 1890 as part of order number 19448. A very fine 1873 with some nice original finish along the action. (139334-1) {ANTIQUE}
serial #343473, 32 WCF, 24" round barrel with full magazine and a good bore showing scattered light pitting and strong rifling throughout. The barrel and magazine tube ha...moreve mostly toned to a pleasant mix of medium gray and pale brown patina, scattered fine pinprick pitting and light scratches. The sights show strong remnants of bright blue and there are streaks of original blue lurking about the protected areas of the barrel and magazine tube. The action retains perhaps 55-60% strong original bright blue with the balance toned to gray-brown patina showing scattered light scratches and freckling. There is some circumferential wear around the sideplate screw hole but this is rather unobtrusive and all markings remain very nice and clear including the "32 CAL" on the cartridge lifter. The hammer retains some strong case-hardened colors in the protected areas while the loading gate shows some hints of fire blue. The plain walnut stocks remain in very good plus condition showing some moderate surface scratches scattered along the buttstock, scattered light dings and very good metal-to-wood fit. The rifle is sighted with a standard sporting rear sight and period Lyman globe sight with two position flip-up target aperture or fine bead setting. The sight is clearly marked "LYMAN'S PAT.FEB.13.94" and the action seems to function well mechanically. Included is a Winchester factory letter stating the rifle shipped as a 32 caliber rifle with round barrel and plain trigger on October 13, 1890 as part of order number 19448. A very fine 1873 with some nice original finish along the action. (139334-1) {ANTIQUE}

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Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rimfire Rifle

Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rimfire Rifle

Lot # 42 (Sale Order: 42 of 952)      

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serial #528669B, 22 RF Short, 24" round barrel with full magazine and a fair bore showing moderate old pitting and faint rifling throughout. The barrel and magazine tube of this 1899-made rifle retain perhaps 20% original blue fading to a pleasant gray-brown patina throughout with scattered light freckling and a few spots of old oxidation staining. There are a series of rather heavy vise and tool marks about halfway down the barrel on either side. The barrel address, patent dates and "22 SHORT" caliber markings all remain clearly legible. The action retains perhaps 75% original bright blue with areas thinning to gray-brown patina, high edge wear, spots of light oxidation staining and some scattered light tool marks. The lever and crescent buttplate have mostly toned to a medium gray-brown patina but the hammer still shows strong case-hardened colors along the sides. The cartridge lifter has toned to a pleasant ocher patina showing some light scratches and retains clear "22 CAL. / SHORT." markings. The smooth straight grip walnut buttstock and forend remain in very good plus condition showing some added finish but otherwise solid metal-to-wood fit along with some scattered light dings and handling marks. The original sporting sights are intact and the extractor is a little loose but the action otherwise seems to function well mechanically. A very attractive example of these desirable Model 1873 rifles. (139231-2) {C&R}
serial #528669B, 22 RF Short, 24" round barrel with full magazine and a fair bore showing moderate old pitting and faint rifling throughout. The barrel and magazine tube ...moreof this 1899-made rifle retain perhaps 20% original blue fading to a pleasant gray-brown patina throughout with scattered light freckling and a few spots of old oxidation staining. There are a series of rather heavy vise and tool marks about halfway down the barrel on either side. The barrel address, patent dates and "22 SHORT" caliber markings all remain clearly legible. The action retains perhaps 75% original bright blue with areas thinning to gray-brown patina, high edge wear, spots of light oxidation staining and some scattered light tool marks. The lever and crescent buttplate have mostly toned to a medium gray-brown patina but the hammer still shows strong case-hardened colors along the sides. The cartridge lifter has toned to a pleasant ocher patina showing some light scratches and retains clear "22 CAL. / SHORT." markings. The smooth straight grip walnut buttstock and forend remain in very good plus condition showing some added finish but otherwise solid metal-to-wood fit along with some scattered light dings and handling marks. The original sporting sights are intact and the extractor is a little loose but the action otherwise seems to function well mechanically. A very attractive example of these desirable Model 1873 rifles. (139231-2) {C&R}

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Winchester Model 1894 Special Order Takedown Short Rifle

Winchester Model 1894 Special Order Takedown Short Rifle

Lot # 43 (Sale Order: 43 of 952)      

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serial #395537, 38-55 WCF, 22" part round part octagon barrel with half magazine and a bright near excellent bore showing a hint of light frosting and strong rifling throughout. This is a handsome rifle with a full complement of special order features including the takedown feature, short part round part octagon barrel, half magazine and hard rubber shotgun butt. The barrel and magazine tube retain about 85% original blue showing one moderate ding ahead of the rear sight, scattered freckling and areas thinning to a pleasant plum-brown patina under bright light. The action has mostly toned to plum-brown patina showing old oxidation and strong streaks of original bright blue in the protected areas. The lever and hammer likewise show good case-hardened colors in the protected areas and the loading gate shows some brilliant fire blue around its edges. The screw heads remain clean and all markings are crisp and clear. The walnut stocks remain in very good plus condition with strong original varnish slightly flaking throughout, scattered light dings and handling marks. The black checkered hard rubber buttplate with Winchester logo is very nice showing just some scuffs and light dings around the edges. The rifle is sighted with standard sporting rear (elevator is an old replacement), Lyman ivory bead front and the action seems to function well mechanically. A solid 1894 in an interesting and rather handy configuration. (138976-68) {C&R}
serial #395537, 38-55 WCF, 22" part round part octagon barrel with half magazine and a bright near excellent bore showing a hint of light frosting and strong rifling thro...moreughout. This is a handsome rifle with a full complement of special order features including the takedown feature, short part round part octagon barrel, half magazine and hard rubber shotgun butt. The barrel and magazine tube retain about 85% original blue showing one moderate ding ahead of the rear sight, scattered freckling and areas thinning to a pleasant plum-brown patina under bright light. The action has mostly toned to plum-brown patina showing old oxidation and strong streaks of original bright blue in the protected areas. The lever and hammer likewise show good case-hardened colors in the protected areas and the loading gate shows some brilliant fire blue around its edges. The screw heads remain clean and all markings are crisp and clear. The walnut stocks remain in very good plus condition with strong original varnish slightly flaking throughout, scattered light dings and handling marks. The black checkered hard rubber buttplate with Winchester logo is very nice showing just some scuffs and light dings around the edges. The rifle is sighted with standard sporting rear (elevator is an old replacement), Lyman ivory bead front and the action seems to function well mechanically. A solid 1894 in an interesting and rather handy configuration. (138976-68) {C&R}

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Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine

Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine

Lot # 44 (Sale Order: 44 of 952)      

Low Estimate: 1,000High Estimate: 1,500
serial #652005, 38 WCF, 20" round barrel with full magazine and a bright very good plus to perhaps near excellent bore showing some scattered very light pitting and strong rifling throughout. The barrel and magazine tube retain about 60% original blue with the barrel mostly thinning to gray patina, scattered light dings and fine pinprick pitting. The action has mostly toned to silvery gunmetal patina showing light pitting, freckling and strong original bright blue in the protected areas of the tangs and near the saddle ring. The lever and hammer show some remnants of good case-hardened colors in the protected areas and all markings remain crisp and clear. The plain walnut forend and scarce shotgun-style buttstock remain in very good plus condition showing scattered light dings, a very slight concave depression at the rear of the forend, some light abrasions and strong original varnish along the buttstock. There are a few minor spots of white paint transfer along the buttstock and the black checkered hard rubber buttplate remains in fair-good condition showing a small chip at the right edge and scattered thin cracks. The proper carbine sights are intact, the left arm of the rear sight spring has broken and the ladder is slightly bent, the saddle ring is intact and the action seems to function well mechanically. (138976-12) {C&R}
serial #652005, 38 WCF, 20" round barrel with full magazine and a bright very good plus to perhaps near excellent bore showing some scattered very light pitting and stron...moreg rifling throughout. The barrel and magazine tube retain about 60% original blue with the barrel mostly thinning to gray patina, scattered light dings and fine pinprick pitting. The action has mostly toned to silvery gunmetal patina showing light pitting, freckling and strong original bright blue in the protected areas of the tangs and near the saddle ring. The lever and hammer show some remnants of good case-hardened colors in the protected areas and all markings remain crisp and clear. The plain walnut forend and scarce shotgun-style buttstock remain in very good plus condition showing scattered light dings, a very slight concave depression at the rear of the forend, some light abrasions and strong original varnish along the buttstock. There are a few minor spots of white paint transfer along the buttstock and the black checkered hard rubber buttplate remains in fair-good condition showing a small chip at the right edge and scattered thin cracks. The proper carbine sights are intact, the left arm of the rear sight spring has broken and the ladder is slightly bent, the saddle ring is intact and the action seems to function well mechanically. (138976-12) {C&R}

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Winchester Model 64 Deluxe Lever Action Deer Rifle

Winchester Model 64 Deluxe Lever Action Deer Rifle

Lot # 45 (Sale Order: 45 of 952)      

Low Estimate: 2,500High Estimate: 3,500
serial #1717538, 30-30 Win, 24” barrel with an excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this 1950 rifle retain about 99% original blue with scant signs of handling or use. The deluxe checkered capped forend is about excellent and the capped pistolgrip buttstock with checkered steel buttplate is about very good plus with some scattered handling marks, blemishes from long-term storage and a small filled area at the tip of the lower tang, the buttstock sports a slightly worn and stained Winchester tie-around label with a gold medal and “HIGHEST AWARD / PANAMA PACIFIC EXPOSITION” in small gold letters to the left and right-side and underneath. The rear sight is a semi-buckhorn sporting sight, the front sight is a hooded silver bead. This rifle comes with its original box, the end label is matching and legible, the box is about very good with two separated corners on the label end of the lid, a spot where the hammer has poked through and other signs of handling and storage. This rifle appears to have seen little, if any use, and is very high condition overall. (229165-17) {C&R}
serial #1717538, 30-30 Win, 24” barrel with an excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this 1950 rifle retain about 99% original blue with scant signs of handling or use. T...morehe deluxe checkered capped forend is about excellent and the capped pistolgrip buttstock with checkered steel buttplate is about very good plus with some scattered handling marks, blemishes from long-term storage and a small filled area at the tip of the lower tang, the buttstock sports a slightly worn and stained Winchester tie-around label with a gold medal and “HIGHEST AWARD / PANAMA PACIFIC EXPOSITION” in small gold letters to the left and right-side and underneath. The rear sight is a semi-buckhorn sporting sight, the front sight is a hooded silver bead. This rifle comes with its original box, the end label is matching and legible, the box is about very good with two separated corners on the label end of the lid, a spot where the hammer has poked through and other signs of handling and storage. This rifle appears to have seen little, if any use, and is very high condition overall. (229165-17) {C&R}

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Winchester Model 1873 Special Order Lever Action Rifle

Winchester Model 1873 Special Order Lever Action Rifle

Lot # 46 (Sale Order: 46 of 952)      

Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 3,000
serial #273090, 38 WCF, 24" part round part octagon barrel with button magazine and a good bore showing scattered light pitting and strong rifling throughout. The barrel has toned to a deep plum-brown patina showing spots of old oxidation, pinprick pitting and some light dings. The action retains perhaps 15% original bright blue quite strong on the left side with the balance toned to a similar deep plum-brown as the barrel. There are some scratches on the left sideplate and both sides of the frame show nice striations. The hammer and lever are a dark gray patina, the loading gate has taken on a straw color and all markings remain clear. The plain walnut stocks remain in very good plus condition showing some spots of oil soaking, darkened areas, scattered light dings and remnants of original varnish. The rifle is sighted with a flattop sporting rear, a Lyman front sight that has been regulated to a fine blade, the dust cover is intact and the action seems to function well mechanically. An attractive honest example in a nice configuration. (138976-41) {ANTIQUE}
serial #273090, 38 WCF, 24" part round part octagon barrel with button magazine and a good bore showing scattered light pitting and strong rifling throughout. The barrel ...morehas toned to a deep plum-brown patina showing spots of old oxidation, pinprick pitting and some light dings. The action retains perhaps 15% original bright blue quite strong on the left side with the balance toned to a similar deep plum-brown as the barrel. There are some scratches on the left sideplate and both sides of the frame show nice striations. The hammer and lever are a dark gray patina, the loading gate has taken on a straw color and all markings remain clear. The plain walnut stocks remain in very good plus condition showing some spots of oil soaking, darkened areas, scattered light dings and remnants of original varnish. The rifle is sighted with a flattop sporting rear, a Lyman front sight that has been regulated to a fine blade, the dust cover is intact and the action seems to function well mechanically. An attractive honest example in a nice configuration. (138976-41) {ANTIQUE}

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Winchester Model 1873 Special Order Lever Action Rifle

Winchester Model 1873 Special Order Lever Action Rifle

Lot # 47 (Sale Order: 47 of 952)      

Low Estimate: 1,500High Estimate: 2,000
serial #461926, 44 WCF, 26" part round part octagon barrel with button magazine and an about very good bore showing scattered light pitting and strong rifling throughout. The metal surfaces of this rifle have mostly toned to a medium gray-brown patina showing scattered light dings, some fine pinprick pitting and strong original blue along the barrel flats and protected areas of the action. The hammer and lever show some areas of silvery case-hardened patina, the loading gate has taken on a straw color and most of the markings are clear although the "44 CAL" on the cartridge lifter has softened a little. The plain walnut stocks remain in very good plus condition having darkened from the years and showing mostly worn finish, scattered light dings and very good metal-to-wood fit. The rifle is sighted with a carbine-style rear sight, large German silver blade front and the action seems to function well mechanically. (138976-43) {ANTIQUE}
serial #461926, 44 WCF, 26" part round part octagon barrel with button magazine and an about very good bore showing scattered light pitting and strong rifling throughout....more The metal surfaces of this rifle have mostly toned to a medium gray-brown patina showing scattered light dings, some fine pinprick pitting and strong original blue along the barrel flats and protected areas of the action. The hammer and lever show some areas of silvery case-hardened patina, the loading gate has taken on a straw color and most of the markings are clear although the "44 CAL" on the cartridge lifter has softened a little. The plain walnut stocks remain in very good plus condition having darkened from the years and showing mostly worn finish, scattered light dings and very good metal-to-wood fit. The rifle is sighted with a carbine-style rear sight, large German silver blade front and the action seems to function well mechanically. (138976-43) {ANTIQUE}

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Winchester Model 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine

Winchester Model 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine

Lot # 48 (Sale Order: 48 of 952)      

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serial #271242, 44 WCF, 20" round barrel with full magazine and a fair-good bore showing moderate old pitting and strong rifling throughout. The metal surfaces of this carbine have toned to a pleasant dark plum-brown patina throughout showing scattered spots of old oxidation and some remnants of original bright blue lurking about the protected areas of the action. The lever and hammer likewise retain some faint hints of case-hardened colors in the very protected areas and all markings remain quite clear and legible. The plain walnut stocks remain in very good plus condition with the buttstock lightly refinished long ago, scattered light dings and handling marks. The saddle ring and dust cover are intact, the original carbine rear sight and front sight are present and the action seems to function well mechanically. A nice honest 1873 carbine. (13897-40) {ANTIQUE}
serial #271242, 44 WCF, 20" round barrel with full magazine and a fair-good bore showing moderate old pitting and strong rifling throughout. The metal surfaces of this ca...morerbine have toned to a pleasant dark plum-brown patina throughout showing scattered spots of old oxidation and some remnants of original bright blue lurking about the protected areas of the action. The lever and hammer likewise retain some faint hints of case-hardened colors in the very protected areas and all markings remain quite clear and legible. The plain walnut stocks remain in very good plus condition with the buttstock lightly refinished long ago, scattered light dings and handling marks. The saddle ring and dust cover are intact, the original carbine rear sight and front sight are present and the action seems to function well mechanically. A nice honest 1873 carbine. (13897-40) {ANTIQUE}

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Winchester Model 1886 Semi-Deluxe Takedown Rifle

Winchester Model 1886 Semi-Deluxe Takedown Rifle

Lot # 49 (Sale Order: 49 of 952)      

Low Estimate: 1,500High Estimate: 2,000
serial #153631, 33 WCF, 24" round barrel with three-quarter magazine and a bright very good plus bore showing some moderate frosting in the grooves and strong rifling throughout. The barrel and magazine tube retain about 95% original blue showing some small areas thinning to a mild gray patina along with scattered light handling marks. The nosecap and end of the magazine tube have toned to a silvery gunmetal patina. The action retains perhaps 25% original blue mostly present in the protected areas with the balance worn to a smooth silvery gunmetal patina. The checkered capped pistolgrip walnut buttstock and forend remain in very good plus condition showing some scattered light dings, scratches and scuffs but retain strong original varnish and the black hard rubber pistolgrip cap remains in near excellent condition. The rifle is sighted with a “Climbin’ Lyman” receiver sight, Lyman ivory bead front, the rear sight dovetail has been filled-in with a blank and the action seems to function well mechanically. A very nice rather late-production 1886 takedown. (138958-96) {C&R}
serial #153631, 33 WCF, 24" round barrel with three-quarter magazine and a bright very good plus bore showing some moderate frosting in the grooves and strong rifling thr...moreoughout. The barrel and magazine tube retain about 95% original blue showing some small areas thinning to a mild gray patina along with scattered light handling marks. The nosecap and end of the magazine tube have toned to a silvery gunmetal patina. The action retains perhaps 25% original blue mostly present in the protected areas with the balance worn to a smooth silvery gunmetal patina. The checkered capped pistolgrip walnut buttstock and forend remain in very good plus condition showing some scattered light dings, scratches and scuffs but retain strong original varnish and the black hard rubber pistolgrip cap remains in near excellent condition. The rifle is sighted with a “Climbin’ Lyman” receiver sight, Lyman ivory bead front, the rear sight dovetail has been filled-in with a blank and the action seems to function well mechanically. A very nice rather late-production 1886 takedown. (138958-96) {C&R}

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Johnson Automatics Model 1941 Semi-Auto Rifle from the Melvin Johnson Estate

Johnson Automatics Model 1941 Semi-Auto Rifle from the Melvin Johnson Estate

Lot # 50 (Sale Order: 50 of 952)      

Low Estimate: 6,000High Estimate: 8,000
serial #9710, 30-06, 22" 1941-dated barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this rifle retain about 98% of a period applied gray enamel finish showing some scattered light handling marks and some evident spots of pinprick pitting underneath the enamel along the magazine body. The rear right side of the receiver is marked with the Cranston Arms Co. triangle and small Dutch acceptance star. The smooth pistolgrip walnut buttstock and forend remain in excellent, almost as-new condition perhaps showing just an insignificant handling mark or two. The rifle is sighted with the Dutch meter rear sight, the sling swivels are intact and the action seems to function well mechanically. Interestingly the bolt body and barrel are both stamp-numbered matching the gun, normally these parts were not matched at the factory but they do not show signs of having been re-stamped. Included with this rifle is what appears to be an original Johnson rifle blueprint and a note from Mr. R. Stephen Dorsey, staff editor of the Gun Report magazine dated April 21, 1988 that describes this rifle by serial number as having been purchased from the estate of Melvin Johnson by a Mr. Hal C. Ross in 1978. The rifle was then purchased by Mr. Dorsey in 1987 and finally by the consignor in 1988. The note stated that Mr. Ross purchased a number of 1941 rifles and other experimental arms from the Johnson estate and also says the include blueprint is also likely from the estate. Also included is certified copy of an original note from Mr. Ross stating he bought this rifle serial #9710 (along with #'s 4577 and B4665) from the Johnson estate. The blueprint measures 36"x24" and remains in very good plus condition showing some small creases, scuffs and a couple tiny tears along the edges but otherwise shows crisp images and text detailing the actions on the 1941 semi-auto rifle and the Johnson light machine gun. A wonderful example with some fascinating provenance that would make an excellent addition to any advanced martial or American arms collection. (139353-3) {C&R}
serial #9710, 30-06, 22" 1941-dated barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this rifle retain about 98% of a period applied gray enamel finish showing ...moresome scattered light handling marks and some evident spots of pinprick pitting underneath the enamel along the magazine body. The rear right side of the receiver is marked with the Cranston Arms Co. triangle and small Dutch acceptance star. The smooth pistolgrip walnut buttstock and forend remain in excellent, almost as-new condition perhaps showing just an insignificant handling mark or two. The rifle is sighted with the Dutch meter rear sight, the sling swivels are intact and the action seems to function well mechanically. Interestingly the bolt body and barrel are both stamp-numbered matching the gun, normally these parts were not matched at the factory but they do not show signs of having been re-stamped. Included with this rifle is what appears to be an original Johnson rifle blueprint and a note from Mr. R. Stephen Dorsey, staff editor of the Gun Report magazine dated April 21, 1988 that describes this rifle by serial number as having been purchased from the estate of Melvin Johnson by a Mr. Hal C. Ross in 1978. The rifle was then purchased by Mr. Dorsey in 1987 and finally by the consignor in 1988. The note stated that Mr. Ross purchased a number of 1941 rifles and other experimental arms from the Johnson estate and also says the include blueprint is also likely from the estate. Also included is certified copy of an original note from Mr. Ross stating he bought this rifle serial #9710 (along with #'s 4577 and B4665) from the Johnson estate. The blueprint measures 36"x24" and remains in very good plus condition showing some small creases, scuffs and a couple tiny tears along the edges but otherwise shows crisp images and text detailing the actions on the 1941 semi-auto rifle and the Johnson light machine gun. A wonderful example with some fascinating provenance that would make an excellent addition to any advanced martial or American arms collection. (139353-3) {C&R}

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