Auction No. 127 Featuring Fine Collectible Arms

Auction No. 127 Featuring Fine Collectible Arms

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Auction No. 127 Featuring Fine Collectible Arms

Auction No. 127 Featuring Fine Collectible Arms

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This sale by Amoskeag Auction Company features over 900 lots of rare and historic firearms. View the entire catalog here.
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Desirable Colt Diamondback Double Action Revolver

Lot # 26 (Sale Order: 26 of 915)      

serial #S78715, 38 Special, 6'' ventilated rib barrel with an excellent and seemingly unfired bore. The metal surfaces retain 99% plus bright original nickel, this finish and caliber along with a 6'' barrel make this a somewhat scarce revolver. The checkered walnut factory grips with silver Rampant Colt medallions are excellent plus also, this revolver appears to have seen very little time outside a secured environment. The rear sight is an Accro adjustable blade and the front is a serrated blade, both sights are blued. Included is the original near very good condition factory wood-grain box with matching end label. A mint-condition as-new 1981-manufactured Diamondback in a hard-to-find configuration for the serious Snake Gun collector. (22C9735-46) {MODERN} (2000/3000)
serial #S78715, 38 Special, 6'' ventilated rib barrel with an excellent and seemingly unfired bore. The metal surfaces retain 99% plus bright original nickel, this finish...more and caliber along with a 6'' barrel make this a somewhat scarce revolver. The checkered walnut factory grips with silver Rampant Colt medallions are excellent plus also, this revolver appears to have seen very little time outside a secured environment. The rear sight is an Accro adjustable blade and the front is a serrated blade, both sights are blued. Included is the original near very good condition factory wood-grain box with matching end label. A mint-condition as-new 1981-manufactured Diamondback in a hard-to-find configuration for the serious Snake Gun collector. (22C9735-46) {MODERN} (2000/3000)

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Colt Anaconda Double Action Revolver

Lot # 27 (Sale Order: 27 of 915)      

serial #MM60436, 44 Magnum, 6'' ventilated rib Mag-na-ported barrel with an excellent bore. The matte stainless steel surfaces are excellent with tiny blemish here-or-there. The checkered black rubber factory Pachmayr grips with silver Rampant Colt medallions are also excellent. The rear sight is an adjustable square-notch blade with white outline, the front is a smooth ramp with red insert. Included is a blue factory hard case with manual. The factory Mag-na-ported Anacondas are relatively-scarce and were only produced for just four out of the nine standard production years. (22B9735-36) {MODERN} (2000/3000)
serial #MM60436, 44 Magnum, 6'' ventilated rib Mag-na-ported barrel with an excellent bore. The matte stainless steel surfaces are excellent with tiny blemish here-or-the...morere. The checkered black rubber factory Pachmayr grips with silver Rampant Colt medallions are also excellent. The rear sight is an adjustable square-notch blade with white outline, the front is a smooth ramp with red insert. Included is a blue factory hard case with manual. The factory Mag-na-ported Anacondas are relatively-scarce and were only produced for just four out of the nine standard production years. (22B9735-36) {MODERN} (2000/3000)

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Colt Anaconda Double Action Revolver

Lot # 28 (Sale Order: 28 of 915)      

serial #MM49791, 44 Magnum, 4'' ventilated rib barrel with an excellent bore. The matte stainless steel surfaces are excellent with just a few very minor handling marks. The checkered black rubber factory Pachmayr grips with silver Rampant Colt medallions are also excellent. The rear sight is an adjustable square-notch blade with white outline, the front is a serrated ramp with red insert. A high-condition 1993 Anaconda with desirable 4'' barrel. (22B9735-35) {MODERN} (2000/3000)
serial #MM49791, 44 Magnum, 4'' ventilated rib barrel with an excellent bore. The matte stainless steel surfaces are excellent with just a few very minor handling marks. ...moreThe checkered black rubber factory Pachmayr grips with silver Rampant Colt medallions are also excellent. The rear sight is an adjustable square-notch blade with white outline, the front is a serrated ramp with red insert. A high-condition 1993 Anaconda with desirable 4'' barrel. (22B9735-35) {MODERN} (2000/3000)

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Colt Cobra Double Action Revolver

Lot # 29 (Sale Order: 29 of 915)      

serial #F62336, 22 LR, 3'' barrel with an excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this Second Issue revolver retain 99% anodized and blue finishes, there are a few handling marks and a small cluster of light tool marks just behind the cylinder release. The checkered walnut factory grips are excellent. Interestingly, this 1974-manufactured revolver is factory-fitted with a First Issue barrel, a wise man once said ''Colt never threw anything away''. (229735-24) {C&R} (1000/1500)
serial #F62336, 22 LR, 3'' barrel with an excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this Second Issue revolver retain 99% anodized and blue finishes, there are a few handling...more marks and a small cluster of light tool marks just behind the cylinder release. The checkered walnut factory grips are excellent. Interestingly, this 1974-manufactured revolver is factory-fitted with a First Issue barrel, a wise man once said ''Colt never threw anything away''. (229735-24) {C&R} (1000/1500)

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Rare John Dickson & Son Round Body Assisted Opening Double Ejectorgun

Lot # 30 (Sale Order: 30 of 915)      

serial #7182, 12 ga. (2 1/2''), 27'' barrels choked about improved cylinder and a tight modified, with bright about excellent bores. The barrels retain about 98% plus excellent quality re-blacking, the concave slightly sunken rib with the Hanover St., Edinburgh address. There are small engraved bands at the breeches with nice engraving on the rib and rib extension with a gold inlaid numeral ''1''. The round bodied triggerplate frame is a very pleasing smooth smoky pewter case-hardened color with near overall excellent quality tight English scroll and floral bouquets, showing some stronger trace case colors beneath the fences and their nicely chiseled bolsters, the belly gold inlaid ''Dickson's Patent''. The long tang triggerguard, safety and top lever show excellent quality blue, ''safe'' inlaid in gold, the top lever with the numeral ''1'' inset as well; the gold inlaid ''1'' is repeated at the Anson forend tip. The straight grip English walnut buttstock and splinter style forend both rate excellent as very lightly refinished some years ago, metal-to-wood fit still excellent and the checkering very crisp with a few light handling marks in the finish. The length of pull to the checkered butt is 14 3/4'' with drops of 1 5/8'' and 2 1/2'' and 3/8'' cast off. The right barrel shows no wall thickness below .025'', most well over that, the left tube shows one spot that is .022'', most well over .025'' and the arm is a Nitro proofed for 1 1/8 ounce 2 1/2'' shells, the water table showing the patent use number 1684. The arm locks up tight on-face and functions well mechanically. There is an oval gold monogram plate along the toeline which has been engraved with the initials ''JCC''. The included copy of the factory ledger shows an August the 8th, 1929 delivery, guns 7182 & 7183 being made for William Watson, giving the dimensions of each. A very lovely and quick-handling best quality double that really needs to be back afield for fall birds. (3D9720-1) {C&R} (7000/9000)
serial #7182, 12 ga. (2 1/2''), 27'' barrels choked about improved cylinder and a tight modified, with bright about excellent bores. The barrels retain about 98% plus exc...moreellent quality re-blacking, the concave slightly sunken rib with the Hanover St., Edinburgh address. There are small engraved bands at the breeches with nice engraving on the rib and rib extension with a gold inlaid numeral ''1''. The round bodied triggerplate frame is a very pleasing smooth smoky pewter case-hardened color with near overall excellent quality tight English scroll and floral bouquets, showing some stronger trace case colors beneath the fences and their nicely chiseled bolsters, the belly gold inlaid ''Dickson's Patent''. The long tang triggerguard, safety and top lever show excellent quality blue, ''safe'' inlaid in gold, the top lever with the numeral ''1'' inset as well; the gold inlaid ''1'' is repeated at the Anson forend tip. The straight grip English walnut buttstock and splinter style forend both rate excellent as very lightly refinished some years ago, metal-to-wood fit still excellent and the checkering very crisp with a few light handling marks in the finish. The length of pull to the checkered butt is 14 3/4'' with drops of 1 5/8'' and 2 1/2'' and 3/8'' cast off. The right barrel shows no wall thickness below .025'', most well over that, the left tube shows one spot that is .022'', most well over .025'' and the arm is a Nitro proofed for 1 1/8 ounce 2 1/2'' shells, the water table showing the patent use number 1684. The arm locks up tight on-face and functions well mechanically. There is an oval gold monogram plate along the toeline which has been engraved with the initials ''JCC''. The included copy of the factory ledger shows an August the 8th, 1929 delivery, guns 7182 & 7183 being made for William Watson, giving the dimensions of each. A very lovely and quick-handling best quality double that really needs to be back afield for fall birds. (3D9720-1) {C&R} (7000/9000)

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Browning Citori Lightning Grade I Over Under Shotgun

Lot # 31 (Sale Order: 31 of 915)      

serial #35025ZX131, 410 Bore, 28'' ventilated rib Invector choke barrels with excellent bores. The metal surfaces retain 99% plus original blue with crisp, subtle Grade I engraving on the frame and the single selective gold trigger retaining all its original finish. The checkered walnut round-knob pistolgrip buttstock with hard rubber buttplate and forend are excellent plus, this shotgun appears to be in as-new condition. Shotgun features a non-automatic safety and robust ejectors. Included is the original factory box with manual, wrench and the following Invector choke tubes: full, modified and improved cylinder. A high-quality mint-condition smallbore Browning. (22A9740-1) {MODERN} (1200/1800)
serial #35025ZX131, 410 Bore, 28'' ventilated rib Invector choke barrels with excellent bores. The metal surfaces retain 99% plus original blue with crisp, subtle Grade I...more engraving on the frame and the single selective gold trigger retaining all its original finish. The checkered walnut round-knob pistolgrip buttstock with hard rubber buttplate and forend are excellent plus, this shotgun appears to be in as-new condition. Shotgun features a non-automatic safety and robust ejectors. Included is the original factory box with manual, wrench and the following Invector choke tubes: full, modified and improved cylinder. A high-quality mint-condition smallbore Browning. (22A9740-1) {MODERN} (1200/1800)

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Browning Citori Lightning Grade I Over Under Shotgun

Lot # 32 (Sale Order: 32 of 915)      

serial #33039ZX131, 28 ga, 28'' ventilated rib Invector choke barrels with excellent bores. The metal surfaces retain 99% plus original blue with nice Grade I engraving on the frame and the single selective gold trigger retaining all its original finish. The checkered walnut round-knob pistolgrip buttstock with hard rubber buttplate and forend are excellent, there are a few very minor handling marks and hints of shellflame figure along the forend. Shotgun features a non-automatic safety and robust ejectors and appears to be in as-new condition. Included is the original factory box with manual, wrench and the following Invector choke tubes: full, modified and improved cylinder. An overall excellent condition Browning smallbore just in time for the fall bird seasons. (22A9740-3) {MODERN} (1200/1800)
serial #33039ZX131, 28 ga, 28'' ventilated rib Invector choke barrels with excellent bores. The metal surfaces retain 99% plus original blue with nice Grade I engraving o...moren the frame and the single selective gold trigger retaining all its original finish. The checkered walnut round-knob pistolgrip buttstock with hard rubber buttplate and forend are excellent, there are a few very minor handling marks and hints of shellflame figure along the forend. Shotgun features a non-automatic safety and robust ejectors and appears to be in as-new condition. Included is the original factory box with manual, wrench and the following Invector choke tubes: full, modified and improved cylinder. An overall excellent condition Browning smallbore just in time for the fall bird seasons. (22A9740-3) {MODERN} (1200/1800)

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Browning Citori Super Lightning Over Under Shotgun

Lot # 33 (Sale Order: 33 of 915)      

Description Update 08/20/2020: A couple more prominent marks on the left-side butt

serial #25609MV131, 20 ga, 28'' ventilated rib Invector Plus choke barrels with excellent bores. The metal surfaces retain 99% original blue, the frame has been embellished with gold inlay borders that complement the deep blue nicely. The single selective gold trigger retains all its original gold finish. The checkered walnut round-knob pistolgrip buttstock with hard rubber buttplate and schnabel-style forend are near excellent with a few handling marks, mostly found on the butt. The safety is non-automatic and the ejectors are robust. Included is the original factory box and five Invector Plus choke tubes: full, modified, improved cylinder and (2) skeet. The Super Lightning is touted as being the best of both worlds, the marriage of the Browning Super Light and Lightning shotguns. (22A9740-2) {MODERN} (1000/1500)

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Browning Citori Lightning Sporting Clays Edition Over Under Shotgun

Lot # 34 (Sale Order: 34 of 915)      

serial #17051NXW53, 12 ga, 30'' high target rib factory-ported Invector Plus choke barrels with excellent bores. The metal surfaces retain 99% original blue with just a few scattered handling marks. The frame has been embellished with the model marking in gold on both flats and the belly, and the gold trigger shows some operational wear to silver where a right-hand shooter's finger would rest. The checkered walnut round-knob pistolgrip buttstock and forend are very good, there are signs of handling typically-found on a working clay-shooter. The safety is non-automatic and the trigger is single selective and the ejectors are strong. Included are full and modified Invector Plus non-flush choke tubes. (22A9740-5) {MODERN} (1000/1500)
serial #17051NXW53, 12 ga, 30'' high target rib factory-ported Invector Plus choke barrels with excellent bores. The metal surfaces retain 99% original blue with just a f...moreew scattered handling marks. The frame has been embellished with the model marking in gold on both flats and the belly, and the gold trigger shows some operational wear to silver where a right-hand shooter's finger would rest. The checkered walnut round-knob pistolgrip buttstock and forend are very good, there are signs of handling typically-found on a working clay-shooter. The safety is non-automatic and the trigger is single selective and the ejectors are strong. Included are full and modified Invector Plus non-flush choke tubes. (22A9740-5) {MODERN} (1000/1500)

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Ruger Red Label Woodside Over Under Shotgun

Lot # 35 (Sale Order: 35 of 915)      

serial #430-02519, 12 ga, 28'' ventilated rib screw-choke barrels with excellent bores. The barrels, lever and triggerguard retain 99% plus original blue. The satin nickel frame is excellent with the tell-tale ''Woodside'' wood filling the sides of the frame where traditional boxlock metal would be. The checkered walnut straight-grip buttstock and forend are excellent plus, this appears to be an as-new shotgun. The safety is automatic and there is a single selective trigger. Included is the original factory box with manual, other related paperwork and five Ruger choke tubes, full, modified, improved cylinder and (2) skeet. An attractive variation of the traditional boxlock over under for the discerning Ruger collector. (22B9759-2) {MODERN} (1500/2000)
serial #430-02519, 12 ga, 28'' ventilated rib screw-choke barrels with excellent bores. The barrels, lever and triggerguard retain 99% plus original blue. The satin nicke...morel frame is excellent with the tell-tale ''Woodside'' wood filling the sides of the frame where traditional boxlock metal would be. The checkered walnut straight-grip buttstock and forend are excellent plus, this appears to be an as-new shotgun. The safety is automatic and there is a single selective trigger. Included is the original factory box with manual, other related paperwork and five Ruger choke tubes, full, modified, improved cylinder and (2) skeet. An attractive variation of the traditional boxlock over under for the discerning Ruger collector. (22B9759-2) {MODERN} (1500/2000)

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Abercrombie & Fitch Zoli & Flli Rizzini Extra Lusso Petite Frame Double Ejectorgun

Lot # 36 (Sale Order: 36 of 915)      

serial #6466, 28 ga., 26" barrels choked improved cylinder in both with bright excellent bores. This is a superb 1971-built shotgun from the partnership of Antonio Zoli and the brothers Rizzini. The barrels retain 98-99% original blue and feature a hand matted rib with Bradley style front bead with light sprays of tight scroll at the breeches and thin bands of engraving at the muzzles. The scalloped boxlock action is overall engraved in tight excellent quality scroll with lightly foliate-chiseled fences and retains about 99% excellent original case colors with only the very slightest fading on the high edges of the fences; the top lever is nicely pierced and floral engraved. The gun features ejectors and a non-selective single trigger. The checkered straight grip European walnut stock shows very fine checkered panels and dropper points at the rears of the stock cheeks. The stock itself has fine, lengthy, checkered panels left and right of the grip and rates very fine with some minor handling marks here and there, the splinter style forend rates excellent and is near overall checkered very finely in a wrap-around pattern. The length of pull to the checkered butt is 14" with drops of 1 5/8'' and 2 1/2'' and the oval gold monogram plate along the toeline remains un-engraved. The gun really is in a lovely state of condition showing only the light handling marks one would expect from a field-used arm and was clearly well-cared-for. Features single trigger, ejectors, automatic safety and gold-line dial-style cocking indicators left and right. (3C9720-6) {MODERN} (3500/5000)
serial #6466, 28 ga., 26" barrels choked improved cylinder in both with bright excellent bores. This is a superb 1971-built shotgun from the partnership of Antonio Zoli a...morend the brothers Rizzini. The barrels retain 98-99% original blue and feature a hand matted rib with Bradley style front bead with light sprays of tight scroll at the breeches and thin bands of engraving at the muzzles. The scalloped boxlock action is overall engraved in tight excellent quality scroll with lightly foliate-chiseled fences and retains about 99% excellent original case colors with only the very slightest fading on the high edges of the fences; the top lever is nicely pierced and floral engraved. The gun features ejectors and a non-selective single trigger. The checkered straight grip European walnut stock shows very fine checkered panels and dropper points at the rears of the stock cheeks. The stock itself has fine, lengthy, checkered panels left and right of the grip and rates very fine with some minor handling marks here and there, the splinter style forend rates excellent and is near overall checkered very finely in a wrap-around pattern. The length of pull to the checkered butt is 14" with drops of 1 5/8'' and 2 1/2'' and the oval gold monogram plate along the toeline remains un-engraved. The gun really is in a lovely state of condition showing only the light handling marks one would expect from a field-used arm and was clearly well-cared-for. Features single trigger, ejectors, automatic safety and gold-line dial-style cocking indicators left and right. (3C9720-6) {MODERN} (3500/5000)

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U.S. Contract Smith & Wesson No. 3 First Model American Revolver

Lot # 37 (Sale Order: 37 of 915)      

serial #2001, 44 American, 8'' ribbed round barrel with an about very good bore which shows strong rifling its full-length with some scattered oxidation and light pitting, primarily in the grooves. The metal surfaces are an overall dull pewter gray patina, mostly smooth, with some evidence of a very light cleaning here and there. There is scattered light pitting present, a few spots which may be a bit more moderate. The silver blade front sight shows a bit of wear from the period and the barrel rib is stamped ''U.S.'' just ahead of the flare at the frame with capital letter ''P'' stamped behind the recoil shield in the cylinder flute and on the barrel lug right side, Ainsworth's ''A'' is on left of frame, in a cylinder flute and on left of the topstrap. The arm wears a pair of period smooth walnut grips which are stamp-numbered to the gun, they rate very good as lightly cleaned years ago leaving the metal slightly proud, with a chip missing at the front of the left grip, no remnants of the cartouche can be seen. Assembly number ''40'' is matching throughout and the interior of the frame clearly shows original blue, with no evidence of ever having a refinish. The arm is listed by serial number in numerous publications, and is one of the ''duplicate serial numbers'' (original ordnance records contained 20 such duplicated serial numbers). SRS as well list the gun as nickel plated and confirms its shipment to Springfield Armory. There is only light vertical play barrel-to-frame and the arm times and locks up properly; lockup is a bit loose which is to be expected with an arm of this age. A very good ''example piece'' of the martial Smith & Wesson revolver, still retaining good markings after all the years. (3C9474-74) {ANTIQUE} [Dr. John W. Hall Collection] (2500/4000)
serial #2001, 44 American, 8'' ribbed round barrel with an about very good bore which shows strong rifling its full-length with some scattered oxidation and light pitting...more, primarily in the grooves. The metal surfaces are an overall dull pewter gray patina, mostly smooth, with some evidence of a very light cleaning here and there. There is scattered light pitting present, a few spots which may be a bit more moderate. The silver blade front sight shows a bit of wear from the period and the barrel rib is stamped ''U.S.'' just ahead of the flare at the frame with capital letter ''P'' stamped behind the recoil shield in the cylinder flute and on the barrel lug right side, Ainsworth's ''A'' is on left of frame, in a cylinder flute and on left of the topstrap. The arm wears a pair of period smooth walnut grips which are stamp-numbered to the gun, they rate very good as lightly cleaned years ago leaving the metal slightly proud, with a chip missing at the front of the left grip, no remnants of the cartouche can be seen. Assembly number ''40'' is matching throughout and the interior of the frame clearly shows original blue, with no evidence of ever having a refinish. The arm is listed by serial number in numerous publications, and is one of the ''duplicate serial numbers'' (original ordnance records contained 20 such duplicated serial numbers). SRS as well list the gun as nickel plated and confirms its shipment to Springfield Armory. There is only light vertical play barrel-to-frame and the arm times and locks up properly; lockup is a bit loose which is to be expected with an arm of this age. A very good ''example piece'' of the martial Smith & Wesson revolver, still retaining good markings after all the years. (3C9474-74) {ANTIQUE} [Dr. John W. Hall Collection] (2500/4000)

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Smith & Wesson Second Model Schofield Single Action Revolver

Lot # 38 (Sale Order: 38 of 915)      

serial #7484, 45 S&W, 7'' ribbed round barrel with a good bore showing strong evident rifling but with light and moderate pitting its full-length. This is an attractive, clearly frontier-used revolver, with a very nice ''been there done that'' look. The barrel and cylinder retain about 90% original nickel finish, the loss due to light flaking and freckling to the base gunmetal beneath, now a pewter and gray patina, most of those areas resulting in light pitting, one area on the cylinder between the flutes completely worn to gray. The frame shows a bit more wear retaining perhaps 80-85% original blue, with the expected loss on the straps as well as bottom of frame and right side. The case-hardened parts are now primarily a dull dark blue-gray case-hardened patina. The arm wears a pair of period smooth ivory grips with nice age crackling and toning to a cream patina, rating very good with a small chip on the right outer edge, having shrunken from the years with the metal now somewhat proud; they are numbered ''G107'' on their interior in antique ink pen. Barrel-to-frame lockup is good showing only the lightest play, with timing and lockup excellent for the most part, a few of the chambers over-timing slightly. Overall a very respectable civilian model, still with lots of original nickel plate, which clearly spent its time on the frontier. (3B9474-111) {ANTIQUE} [Dr. John W. Hall Collection] (2500/4000)
serial #7484, 45 S&W, 7'' ribbed round barrel with a good bore showing strong evident rifling but with light and moderate pitting its full-length. This is an attractive, ...moreclearly frontier-used revolver, with a very nice ''been there done that'' look. The barrel and cylinder retain about 90% original nickel finish, the loss due to light flaking and freckling to the base gunmetal beneath, now a pewter and gray patina, most of those areas resulting in light pitting, one area on the cylinder between the flutes completely worn to gray. The frame shows a bit more wear retaining perhaps 80-85% original blue, with the expected loss on the straps as well as bottom of frame and right side. The case-hardened parts are now primarily a dull dark blue-gray case-hardened patina. The arm wears a pair of period smooth ivory grips with nice age crackling and toning to a cream patina, rating very good with a small chip on the right outer edge, having shrunken from the years with the metal now somewhat proud; they are numbered ''G107'' on their interior in antique ink pen. Barrel-to-frame lockup is good showing only the lightest play, with timing and lockup excellent for the most part, a few of the chambers over-timing slightly. Overall a very respectable civilian model, still with lots of original nickel plate, which clearly spent its time on the frontier. (3B9474-111) {ANTIQUE} [Dr. John W. Hall Collection] (2500/4000)

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Smith & Wesson Model No. 1 1/2 Silver-Plated First Issue Revolver

Lot # 39 (Sale Order: 39 of 915)      

serial #26291, 32 RF, 3 1/2'' ribbed octagon barrel with a very good bore which shows strong rifling but with very light pitting its full-length, one spot which is more moderate. This revolver appears very very fine overall, retaining 98% plus of what appears to be original silver plate, there being the sparsely scattered light dings, scratches and handling marks over the metal surfaces, but absolutely no evidence of any pitting beneath the overall silver-plated finish. Silver being very very soft, will take a ding, dent or a scratch very easily without showing the base metal beneath. The ejector spud, hammer and trigger all are silver plated which remains strong throughout with erosion and pitting in the flash areas at the forcing cone of the barrel breech and face of the cylinder, as well as in the ignition area of the firing pin cut at rear of frame, suggesting that this is indeed original silver plate over all. The arm wears a very nice pair of smooth ivory grips from the period of use showing appropriate age crackling, mellowing and toning to amber in areas. They have shrunken with the years leaving the metal proud, they are unmarked on their interiors. The assembly numbers are matching throughout and barrel-to-frame fit remains very very good showing only very light lateral play, the arm itself timing and locking up just as well as the day it left Springfield, Massachusetts. Overall this remains a very fine example of a special order full silver plate Smith revolver (if factory records do indeed confirm the configuration), worthy of the best Smith collections. (3B9474-55) {ANTIQUE} [Dr. John W. Hall Collection] (1200/1800)
serial #26291, 32 RF, 3 1/2'' ribbed octagon barrel with a very good bore which shows strong rifling but with very light pitting its full-length, one spot which is more m...moreoderate. This revolver appears very very fine overall, retaining 98% plus of what appears to be original silver plate, there being the sparsely scattered light dings, scratches and handling marks over the metal surfaces, but absolutely no evidence of any pitting beneath the overall silver-plated finish. Silver being very very soft, will take a ding, dent or a scratch very easily without showing the base metal beneath. The ejector spud, hammer and trigger all are silver plated which remains strong throughout with erosion and pitting in the flash areas at the forcing cone of the barrel breech and face of the cylinder, as well as in the ignition area of the firing pin cut at rear of frame, suggesting that this is indeed original silver plate over all. The arm wears a very nice pair of smooth ivory grips from the period of use showing appropriate age crackling, mellowing and toning to amber in areas. They have shrunken with the years leaving the metal proud, they are unmarked on their interiors. The assembly numbers are matching throughout and barrel-to-frame fit remains very very good showing only very light lateral play, the arm itself timing and locking up just as well as the day it left Springfield, Massachusetts. Overall this remains a very fine example of a special order full silver plate Smith revolver (if factory records do indeed confirm the configuration), worthy of the best Smith collections. (3B9474-55) {ANTIQUE} [Dr. John W. Hall Collection] (1200/1800)

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Winchester Pre '64 Model 70 Super Grade Rifle

Lot # 40 (Sale Order: 40 of 915)      

serial #56757, 375 H&H, 25'' barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 98% original blue, showing a bit of wear on the high edges and contact points, the bolt body remaining bright; it is appropriately DC pencil-numbered to the gun. The checkered walnut capped pistolgrip buttstock rates excellent showing only very minor handling marks here or there, the Winchester pistolgrip cap and red rubber recoil pad remaining in place and excellent. The original brass bead front sight and hood are in place, there is no rear seat, nor any evidence the rifle ever had one, the left side of the receiver with a factory Lyman 48WJS receiver sight installed, clearly special ordered with the aperture sight so the barrel remained ''clean'' (there is no bridge present, a slot blank is inserted in the sight base); the rear receiver bridge remains correctly not drilled and tapped for scope base mounting. The left side of the receiver has been professionally fitted, no doubt by G&H, with Griffin & Howe quick detachable scope mount which mount a Lyman Alaskan 2 1/2X telescopic sight with post and crosshair reticle and excellent optics, the scope itself rating excellent. The stock was not modified for either the receiver sight nor the scope mount. Winchester quick-detachable Super Grade sling swivels are included and a large G&H-Tilden Winchester Model 70 scope safety was fitted with the scope mounting. Utilizing Roger Rule's serial number list, not George Madis', this arm dates to 1946, yet still retains many pre-war features, like the cloverleaf tang, early bolt, making it a very interesting transition piece. A very nice pre-Alaskan ''Alaskan'' with a period telescopic Alaskan sight giving it a very vintage appearance and in very stellar condition. (3D9789-65) {C&R} (5000/7000)
serial #56757, 375 H&H, 25'' barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 98% original blue, showing a bit of wear on the high edges and contact p...moreoints, the bolt body remaining bright; it is appropriately DC pencil-numbered to the gun. The checkered walnut capped pistolgrip buttstock rates excellent showing only very minor handling marks here or there, the Winchester pistolgrip cap and red rubber recoil pad remaining in place and excellent. The original brass bead front sight and hood are in place, there is no rear seat, nor any evidence the rifle ever had one, the left side of the receiver with a factory Lyman 48WJS receiver sight installed, clearly special ordered with the aperture sight so the barrel remained ''clean'' (there is no bridge present, a slot blank is inserted in the sight base); the rear receiver bridge remains correctly not drilled and tapped for scope base mounting. The left side of the receiver has been professionally fitted, no doubt by G&H, with Griffin & Howe quick detachable scope mount which mount a Lyman Alaskan 2 1/2X telescopic sight with post and crosshair reticle and excellent optics, the scope itself rating excellent. The stock was not modified for either the receiver sight nor the scope mount. Winchester quick-detachable Super Grade sling swivels are included and a large G&H-Tilden Winchester Model 70 scope safety was fitted with the scope mounting. Utilizing Roger Rule's serial number list, not George Madis', this arm dates to 1946, yet still retains many pre-war features, like the cloverleaf tang, early bolt, making it a very interesting transition piece. A very nice pre-Alaskan ''Alaskan'' with a period telescopic Alaskan sight giving it a very vintage appearance and in very stellar condition. (3D9789-65) {C&R} (5000/7000)

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Custom Al Ward Winchester Pre '64 Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle

Lot # 41 (Sale Order: 41 of 915)      

serial #205289, 270 Win, 24'' barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 99% post-stocking excellent quality blue, which mimics the factory finish in nearly every respect. The bolt body is neatly jeweled and remains bright with only very light operational wear. The rifle was stocked classic style in a nice grade of what appears to be Bastogne walnut, the stock features a lovely flared left-side shadowline cheekpiece, ebony tip, steel swivel bases and an engraved and gold inlaid blued steel gripcap. There are flawlessly executed borderless diamond-checkered panels on grip, atop the wrist, and at forearm. The stock rates excellent overall and may have a very minor handling mark here or there but one must really search for them. The length of pull to the Pachmayr decelerator recoil pad is 13 3/4''. The front and rear sight dovetail slots currently wear blanks and the arm is awaiting only your quality optics. Al Ward of Grass Valley CA is a member of the Custom Gunmakers Guild and has been involved in a number of projects for that organization and is meticulous in his stock work, this example of course flawlessly executed. (3B9789-61) {MODERN} (2500/4000)
serial #205289, 270 Win, 24'' barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 99% post-stocking excellent quality blue, which mimics the factory fini...moresh in nearly every respect. The bolt body is neatly jeweled and remains bright with only very light operational wear. The rifle was stocked classic style in a nice grade of what appears to be Bastogne walnut, the stock features a lovely flared left-side shadowline cheekpiece, ebony tip, steel swivel bases and an engraved and gold inlaid blued steel gripcap. There are flawlessly executed borderless diamond-checkered panels on grip, atop the wrist, and at forearm. The stock rates excellent overall and may have a very minor handling mark here or there but one must really search for them. The length of pull to the Pachmayr decelerator recoil pad is 13 3/4''. The front and rear sight dovetail slots currently wear blanks and the arm is awaiting only your quality optics. Al Ward of Grass Valley CA is a member of the Custom Gunmakers Guild and has been involved in a number of projects for that organization and is meticulous in his stock work, this example of course flawlessly executed. (3B9789-61) {MODERN} (2500/4000)

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Exceptional Dave Caboth Winchester Pre '64 Model 70 Featherweight Custom Rifle

Lot # 42 (Sale Order: 42 of 915)      

serial #75566, 270 Win, 22'' custom featherweight barrel with a bright excellent bore, likely unfired since the build. The metal surfaces retain 99% plus exceptional quality satin blue finish from the maker, the bolt body polished bright and excellent showing the slightest operational wear. The custom bolt handle has five flawlessly-executed circular checkered panels and the bolt release has an enlarged grooved head added for positive actuation. Bottom metal appears to be Blackburn with a hinged floorplate and the arm is equipped with flawlessly inletted one piece blued swivel bases. The rifle is stocked classic style in a very nice piece of Circassian walnut and with a flared left side shadowline cheekpiece, ebony tip and a blued steel Jerry Fisher-style gripcap. There are flawlessly-executed checkered panels at the grip with a wrap-around pattern at the forearm, each with mullered borders. Stock itself rates excellent shows perhaps a tiny ding or two one must really search for. The length of pull to the nice a leather covered pad is 13 9/16''. The trigger has been tuned for a crisp clean 3# let-off and the inletting is skin-tight over all. Stockmaker Dave Caboth of Iowa was an instructor at the Colorado School of Trades for several years and has worked with both Hein and Dakota on stock design. This rifle is as flawlessly-executed as they come and done by one of the masters at his craft, he is second to none in the business standing shoulder to shoulder with the greats. (3C9789-62) {MODERN} (3000/5000)
serial #75566, 270 Win, 22'' custom featherweight barrel with a bright excellent bore, likely unfired since the build. The metal surfaces retain 99% plus exceptional qual...moreity satin blue finish from the maker, the bolt body polished bright and excellent showing the slightest operational wear. The custom bolt handle has five flawlessly-executed circular checkered panels and the bolt release has an enlarged grooved head added for positive actuation. Bottom metal appears to be Blackburn with a hinged floorplate and the arm is equipped with flawlessly inletted one piece blued swivel bases. The rifle is stocked classic style in a very nice piece of Circassian walnut and with a flared left side shadowline cheekpiece, ebony tip and a blued steel Jerry Fisher-style gripcap. There are flawlessly-executed checkered panels at the grip with a wrap-around pattern at the forearm, each with mullered borders. Stock itself rates excellent shows perhaps a tiny ding or two one must really search for. The length of pull to the nice a leather covered pad is 13 9/16''. The trigger has been tuned for a crisp clean 3# let-off and the inletting is skin-tight over all. Stockmaker Dave Caboth of Iowa was an instructor at the Colorado School of Trades for several years and has worked with both Hein and Dakota on stock design. This rifle is as flawlessly-executed as they come and done by one of the masters at his craft, he is second to none in the business standing shoulder to shoulder with the greats. (3C9789-62) {MODERN} (3000/5000)

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Parker GH Boxlock Double Shotgun

Lot # 43 (Sale Order: 43 of 915)      

serial #115107, 20 ga. (2 5/8") on No. 0 frame, 28'' Damascus steel barrels choked modified and full with bright about excellent bores which show a couple spots of extremely light remnants of oxidation staining or perhaps light pitting, they are very unobtrusive. The barrels retain a very lovely diminutive star Damascus pattern their full lengths with a few spots of sparsely scattered light oxidation here and there, the left tube showing the remnants of a very light ding which was very nicely professionally raised. The 0 frame is rather nice with typical light flowing scroll and gamebird engraving, retaining about 97% original color case-hardening, toning to a mottled case-hardened patina on the rounded carry point of the frame and a silvery case-hardening on the edges of the fences, the colors remaining quite vibrant on the flats and triggerplate. The triggerguard retains some vestiges of bright blue while the top lever has faded to a silvery patina. The checkered capped pistolgrip English walnut buttstock rates about excellent with good original varnish and only very light handling marks here and there. The forend rates very fine showing perhaps a bit more wear, mostly on the carry point ahead of the iron. The length of pull to the checkered Parker dogs head butt is 14 1/4'' with drops of 1 1/2'' and 2 3/4''. The gun locks up solidly with the barrels on-face and the gun seems to function well mechanically featuring double triggers, extractor and automatic safety. An outstanding little smallbore double for fall birds showing some very lovely condition that will surely appreciate in value as the years pass. (39746-28) {C&R} (3000/5000)
serial #115107, 20 ga. (2 5/8") on No. 0 frame, 28'' Damascus steel barrels choked modified and full with bright about excellent bores which show a couple spots of extrem...moreely light remnants of oxidation staining or perhaps light pitting, they are very unobtrusive. The barrels retain a very lovely diminutive star Damascus pattern their full lengths with a few spots of sparsely scattered light oxidation here and there, the left tube showing the remnants of a very light ding which was very nicely professionally raised. The 0 frame is rather nice with typical light flowing scroll and gamebird engraving, retaining about 97% original color case-hardening, toning to a mottled case-hardened patina on the rounded carry point of the frame and a silvery case-hardening on the edges of the fences, the colors remaining quite vibrant on the flats and triggerplate. The triggerguard retains some vestiges of bright blue while the top lever has faded to a silvery patina. The checkered capped pistolgrip English walnut buttstock rates about excellent with good original varnish and only very light handling marks here and there. The forend rates very fine showing perhaps a bit more wear, mostly on the carry point ahead of the iron. The length of pull to the checkered Parker dogs head butt is 14 1/4'' with drops of 1 1/2'' and 2 3/4''. The gun locks up solidly with the barrels on-face and the gun seems to function well mechanically featuring double triggers, extractor and automatic safety. An outstanding little smallbore double for fall birds showing some very lovely condition that will surely appreciate in value as the years pass. (39746-28) {C&R} (3000/5000)

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Ithaca New Ithaca Double Skeet Model Double Ejectorgun

Lot # 44 (Sale Order: 44 of 915)      

serial #459571, 16 ga., 26'' best fluid steel barrels choked skeet 1 and skeet 2, with bright about excellent bores which show a few sparse remnants of some extremely light pitting here or there, each tube with a very tiny ding barely worthy of the mention. The barrels retain about 98% original blue, the loss due to some light even fading and remaining strong under normal ambient light, with a few light handling marks along the rib. The boxlock frame shows very light borderline engraving and is an overall pleasing mottled pewter case-hardened patina showing some strong remnants of original colors beneath the fences and ahead of the triggerguard bow; the bow itself with strong original blue. The checkered capped pistolgrip American walnut buttstock rates excellent with some nice grain figure in the butt, the wood proud of the metal over all, the stock having slid ''up'' slightly, proud at the top of the frame and just under at the bottom, it would be an easy thing to rectify. The beavertail forend rates excellent with much original varnish and crisp checkering and a wrap-around pattern, with the ebony tip insert intact, a couple minor handling dings along the left flat. The length of pull to the Pachmayr 1'' ventilated recoil pad is 13 1/2'' from the single nonselective trigger (would be about 14 1/2'' on a double trigger gun), with drops of 1 3/8'' and 2 1/4''. The gun locks up tight and is on-face and features non-automatic safety, single non-selective trigger and ejectors. The arm functions well mechanically for the most part, the left ejector however constantly trips, likely an easy adjustment. A very attractive smaller-bore NID, clearly ordered for the skeet field and really should be back between the houses. (3B9771-1) {C&R} (1200/1800)
serial #459571, 16 ga., 26'' best fluid steel barrels choked skeet 1 and skeet 2, with bright about excellent bores which show a few sparse remnants of some extremely lig...moreht pitting here or there, each tube with a very tiny ding barely worthy of the mention. The barrels retain about 98% original blue, the loss due to some light even fading and remaining strong under normal ambient light, with a few light handling marks along the rib. The boxlock frame shows very light borderline engraving and is an overall pleasing mottled pewter case-hardened patina showing some strong remnants of original colors beneath the fences and ahead of the triggerguard bow; the bow itself with strong original blue. The checkered capped pistolgrip American walnut buttstock rates excellent with some nice grain figure in the butt, the wood proud of the metal over all, the stock having slid ''up'' slightly, proud at the top of the frame and just under at the bottom, it would be an easy thing to rectify. The beavertail forend rates excellent with much original varnish and crisp checkering and a wrap-around pattern, with the ebony tip insert intact, a couple minor handling dings along the left flat. The length of pull to the Pachmayr 1'' ventilated recoil pad is 13 1/2'' from the single nonselective trigger (would be about 14 1/2'' on a double trigger gun), with drops of 1 3/8'' and 2 1/4''. The gun locks up tight and is on-face and features non-automatic safety, single non-selective trigger and ejectors. The arm functions well mechanically for the most part, the left ejector however constantly trips, likely an easy adjustment. A very attractive smaller-bore NID, clearly ordered for the skeet field and really should be back between the houses. (3B9771-1) {C&R} (1200/1800)

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Ithaca Flues Model Grade 4E Double Ejectorgun

Lot # 45 (Sale Order: 45 of 915)      

serial #331111, 20 ga., 26'' barrels choked improved cylinder in both, with bright excellent bores. The barrels retain about 97% original blue, the loss due to even light fading and a bit of muzzle wear, also showing a sparsely scattered handling mark or speckle of oxidation here and there. The grade 4 engraved frame shows the typical open flowing foliate Ithaca scroll with pheasant right and waterfowl left amidst a typical backdrop, the belly with more open flowing foliate engraving. The frame itself retains perhaps 20% original color case-hardening, the balance a mottled smoky smooth case-hardened patina, more silvery at the carry point of the belly. The triggerguard still shows excellent original blue, fading a bit on the top lever. The checkered capped American walnut buttstock rates excellent as very lightly refinished many years ago, showing some stunning grain figure in the buttstock, and the remnants of some light handling marks beneath; there is a small flake behind the upper tang which was re-attached and two tiny cracks left and right which appear to have been successfully arrested. The beavertail style forend is similar showing a few more handling marks near the iron with its ebony tip insert is intact. The gold shield-shaped monogram plate along the toeline remains un-engraved and the length of pull to the Ithaca flying turkey hard rubber buttplate is 13'' from the single trigger, showing drops of 1 3/4'' and 2 7/8''. The slightest whisper of light can be seen between the breech faces and the standing breech but the top lever is still slightly right of center. Equipped with dual beads, non-automatic safety, ejectors and single trigger, which is unmarked but likely a Miller, the gun seems to function well mechanically. A very attractive Grade 4 with some nice features which appears as though it was ordered for the skeet field, but would be just at home in tight cover on live birds. (39768-26) {C&R} (2500/4000)
serial #331111, 20 ga., 26'' barrels choked improved cylinder in both, with bright excellent bores. The barrels retain about 97% original blue, the loss due to even light...more fading and a bit of muzzle wear, also showing a sparsely scattered handling mark or speckle of oxidation here and there. The grade 4 engraved frame shows the typical open flowing foliate Ithaca scroll with pheasant right and waterfowl left amidst a typical backdrop, the belly with more open flowing foliate engraving. The frame itself retains perhaps 20% original color case-hardening, the balance a mottled smoky smooth case-hardened patina, more silvery at the carry point of the belly. The triggerguard still shows excellent original blue, fading a bit on the top lever. The checkered capped American walnut buttstock rates excellent as very lightly refinished many years ago, showing some stunning grain figure in the buttstock, and the remnants of some light handling marks beneath; there is a small flake behind the upper tang which was re-attached and two tiny cracks left and right which appear to have been successfully arrested. The beavertail style forend is similar showing a few more handling marks near the iron with its ebony tip insert is intact. The gold shield-shaped monogram plate along the toeline remains un-engraved and the length of pull to the Ithaca flying turkey hard rubber buttplate is 13'' from the single trigger, showing drops of 1 3/4'' and 2 7/8''. The slightest whisper of light can be seen between the breech faces and the standing breech but the top lever is still slightly right of center. Equipped with dual beads, non-automatic safety, ejectors and single trigger, which is unmarked but likely a Miller, the gun seems to function well mechanically. A very attractive Grade 4 with some nice features which appears as though it was ordered for the skeet field, but would be just at home in tight cover on live birds. (39768-26) {C&R} (2500/4000)

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Winchester Model 21 Trap Double Ejectorgun

Lot # 46 (Sale Order: 46 of 915)      

serial #25984, 12 ga., 30'' barrels choked full in each with bright excellent bores. The barrels retain about 97-98% original blue, showing some light fading, a bit of muzzle wear and some sparsely scattered speckles of very light surface oxidation and a very tiny bit of very light pitting at the left breech. The frame would rate otherwise at 98% plus were it not for a 3/4'' size circle of light pitting on the belly, which was lightly dressed to remove the oxidation, this spot showing cold-applied blue; the belly is appropriately marked ''Trap'', ''Safe'' is inlaid in gold atop the tang . The straight grip American walnut buttstock and beavertail forend rate very fine showing the expected light dings and handling marks that come from the years and a bit of added finish, there are small cracks left and right at the forend iron and a few more moderate flakes along the toeline. The length of pull to the solid Winchester trademark recoil pad is 14 1/4'' with drops of 1 3/8'' and 2''. The gun locks up tight on face and seems to function well mechanically. Features single selective trigger, ejectors and non-automatic safety. (3C9768-37) {C&R} (3000/5000)
serial #25984, 12 ga., 30'' barrels choked full in each with bright excellent bores. The barrels retain about 97-98% original blue, showing some light fading, a bit of mu...morezzle wear and some sparsely scattered speckles of very light surface oxidation and a very tiny bit of very light pitting at the left breech. The frame would rate otherwise at 98% plus were it not for a 3/4'' size circle of light pitting on the belly, which was lightly dressed to remove the oxidation, this spot showing cold-applied blue; the belly is appropriately marked ''Trap'', ''Safe'' is inlaid in gold atop the tang . The straight grip American walnut buttstock and beavertail forend rate very fine showing the expected light dings and handling marks that come from the years and a bit of added finish, there are small cracks left and right at the forend iron and a few more moderate flakes along the toeline. The length of pull to the solid Winchester trademark recoil pad is 14 1/4'' with drops of 1 3/8'' and 2''. The gun locks up tight on face and seems to function well mechanically. Features single selective trigger, ejectors and non-automatic safety. (3C9768-37) {C&R} (3000/5000)

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Parker VHE Boxlock Double Ejectorgun

Lot # 47 (Sale Order: 47 of 915)      

serial #241366, 20 ga. on No. 0 frame, 28'' barrels choked skeet and modified with bright excellent bores (.003'' and .014'' constriction). The barrels retain about 92-95% original blue, the loss is due to even fading over all, light muzzle wear and wear in the carry area above the frame, also showing the sparsely scattered light handling mark or scratch here and there that come from the years. The frame retains perhaps 20% original color case-hardening and has ''Parker'' on the belly of the frame with the Ilion address on the water table. The checkered capped pistolgrip American walnut buttstock shows some very nice grain figure in the area of the butt and has a 14 1/8'' length of pull to the single selective trigger; it rates very fine showing some crackling and crazing in the old added finish, with minor handling marks and scratches beneath. The beavertail style forend rates very good showing more wear, more light handling marks, flaking varnish along its sharp edges and at the iron, with a couple more moderate scratches. The drops are 1 3/4'' and 3 1/8'' and there is a small chip at the toe of the buttplate, the wood is intact. The rib appears to be factory equipped with dual ivory beads, the mid-rib bead no longer present. Equipped with ejectors, automatic safety, single selective trigger and beavertail forend, the Parker Gun Identification and Serialization book verifies the configuration and special order features. A rare and very handsome Parker that appears as though it was ordered for the skeet field. (3B9768-14){C&R} (3000/5000)
serial #241366, 20 ga. on No. 0 frame, 28'' barrels choked skeet and modified with bright excellent bores (.003'' and .014'' constriction). The barrels retain about 92-95...more% original blue, the loss is due to even fading over all, light muzzle wear and wear in the carry area above the frame, also showing the sparsely scattered light handling mark or scratch here and there that come from the years. The frame retains perhaps 20% original color case-hardening and has ''Parker'' on the belly of the frame with the Ilion address on the water table. The checkered capped pistolgrip American walnut buttstock shows some very nice grain figure in the area of the butt and has a 14 1/8'' length of pull to the single selective trigger; it rates very fine showing some crackling and crazing in the old added finish, with minor handling marks and scratches beneath. The beavertail style forend rates very good showing more wear, more light handling marks, flaking varnish along its sharp edges and at the iron, with a couple more moderate scratches. The drops are 1 3/4'' and 3 1/8'' and there is a small chip at the toe of the buttplate, the wood is intact. The rib appears to be factory equipped with dual ivory beads, the mid-rib bead no longer present. Equipped with ejectors, automatic safety, single selective trigger and beavertail forend, the Parker Gun Identification and Serialization book verifies the configuration and special order features. A rare and very handsome Parker that appears as though it was ordered for the skeet field. (3B9768-14){C&R} (3000/5000)

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Rare Hollenbeck Gun Company Boxlock Double Hammergun

Lot # 48 (Sale Order: 48 of 915)      

serial #41, 12 ga., 30'' barrels choked full in each, with bright about excellent bores which show some remnants of some very light oxidation staining or light pitting here and there, with an older raised ding in the right tube about 6'' from the muzzles, it was well done, with a bit of pitting in that area. The barrels show a nice contrasting two-tone gray star Damascus pattern their full length, with some sprays of excellent quality scroll at the breeches, the patented crossbolt rib extension with neat acanthus engraving surrounding ''Damascus steel'' with a small gold band between the rib and rib extension. The frame is rather nice and is graceful with its pinched fences and is a silvery and smoky case-hardened patina. It shows excellent quality tight scroll in about 70% coverage with game scene vignettes right of quail and left of woodcock, the triggerplates neatly engraved ''Hollenbeck Gun Co./Wheeling WVa'' the bow of the guard with the same excellent quality scroll; the triggerplate screw does not sit flush but it is likely easily remedied. The checkered pistolgrip American walnut buttstock rates very good with the expected overall dings and handling marks that come from a field-used arm and shows a saw handle-bottomed pistolgrip with a nice ebony insert. The length of pull to the Hollenbeck Gun Co grooved hard rubber buttplate is 13 7/8'' with drops of 1 9/16'' and 2 3/4''. The splinter forend rates very good showing perhaps a bit more wear with a nice wedge-shaped ebony tip insert. The gun seems to lock up well and is tight on-face, and seems to function well mechanically. The Hollenbeck Gun Company's history is an interesting, if short-lived one. Frank Hollenbeck was a prolific inventor, and either worked for, founded, or was involved with many gun companies during his career including the Syracuse Arms Co. and the Baltimore Gun Co. before establishing the Hollenbeck Gun Co. and then later the Three Barrel Gun Co. This is a very nice higher-grade example of one of their quality double guns and has the benefit of 2 3/4'' chambers, so viable ammunition is readily available. A scarce and very attractive double gun from this short-lived manufacturer. (3C9768-31) {C&R} (1200/1800)
serial #41, 12 ga., 30'' barrels choked full in each, with bright about excellent bores which show some remnants of some very light oxidation staining or light pitting he...morere and there, with an older raised ding in the right tube about 6'' from the muzzles, it was well done, with a bit of pitting in that area. The barrels show a nice contrasting two-tone gray star Damascus pattern their full length, with some sprays of excellent quality scroll at the breeches, the patented crossbolt rib extension with neat acanthus engraving surrounding ''Damascus steel'' with a small gold band between the rib and rib extension. The frame is rather nice and is graceful with its pinched fences and is a silvery and smoky case-hardened patina. It shows excellent quality tight scroll in about 70% coverage with game scene vignettes right of quail and left of woodcock, the triggerplates neatly engraved ''Hollenbeck Gun Co./Wheeling WVa'' the bow of the guard with the same excellent quality scroll; the triggerplate screw does not sit flush but it is likely easily remedied. The checkered pistolgrip American walnut buttstock rates very good with the expected overall dings and handling marks that come from a field-used arm and shows a saw handle-bottomed pistolgrip with a nice ebony insert. The length of pull to the Hollenbeck Gun Co grooved hard rubber buttplate is 13 7/8'' with drops of 1 9/16'' and 2 3/4''. The splinter forend rates very good showing perhaps a bit more wear with a nice wedge-shaped ebony tip insert. The gun seems to lock up well and is tight on-face, and seems to function well mechanically. The Hollenbeck Gun Company's history is an interesting, if short-lived one. Frank Hollenbeck was a prolific inventor, and either worked for, founded, or was involved with many gun companies during his career including the Syracuse Arms Co. and the Baltimore Gun Co. before establishing the Hollenbeck Gun Co. and then later the Three Barrel Gun Co. This is a very nice higher-grade example of one of their quality double guns and has the benefit of 2 3/4'' chambers, so viable ammunition is readily available. A scarce and very attractive double gun from this short-lived manufacturer. (3C9768-31) {C&R} (1200/1800)

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L.C. Smith Baker Three Barrel Gun

Lot # 49 (Sale Order: 49 of 915)      

serial #1487, 10 ga. by 44 CF, 30'' barrels with about very good bores which show sparsely scattered light, and some more moderate, oxidation staining or pitting, the right tube with a few small dings. The rifle barrel rates very good with sharp rifling but with light pitting scattered about its full-length. The barrels are a pleasing plum and pewter twist pattern showing a few spots of light oxidation here and there and a few light dings and handling marks, primarily on the rib, with the rifle barrel similar showing a few more spots of oxidation. The rib of this second model is marked ''L.C. Smith Maker of Baker Gun Syracuse NY Stub Twist''. The frame and lockplates are a pleasing pewter and dark gray mottled case-hardened patina with some scattered light oxidation staining and numerous tiny dings on the belly of the frame. They are Spartan and unembellished, the hammers however are quite graceful. The checkered round knob pistolgrip buttstock would rate otherwise very good were it not for a crack completely through the wrist, it was repaired years ago with the head of a wood screw visible at the left wrist, it does not flex but the stock will likely no doubt need replacement if one intends to eventually use the arm. The walnut splinter style forend is worn nearly smooth rating about very good. The arm is sighted with a nice German silver bead front sight and the standard tang-mounted flip-up rear aperture sight which features both a shallow v-notch and a peep aperture. The barrels exhibit light lateral play but no light is visible at the standing breech. The rebounding locks seem to function properly as-does the rifle barrel ''hammer'' located in the front portion of the triggerguard. An interesting example piece for the L.C. Smith collector or fancier of early American combo guns. (3C9768-35) {ANTIQUE} (1000/1500)
serial #1487, 10 ga. by 44 CF, 30'' barrels with about very good bores which show sparsely scattered light, and some more moderate, oxidation staining or pitting, the rig...moreht tube with a few small dings. The rifle barrel rates very good with sharp rifling but with light pitting scattered about its full-length. The barrels are a pleasing plum and pewter twist pattern showing a few spots of light oxidation here and there and a few light dings and handling marks, primarily on the rib, with the rifle barrel similar showing a few more spots of oxidation. The rib of this second model is marked ''L.C. Smith Maker of Baker Gun Syracuse NY Stub Twist''. The frame and lockplates are a pleasing pewter and dark gray mottled case-hardened patina with some scattered light oxidation staining and numerous tiny dings on the belly of the frame. They are Spartan and unembellished, the hammers however are quite graceful. The checkered round knob pistolgrip buttstock would rate otherwise very good were it not for a crack completely through the wrist, it was repaired years ago with the head of a wood screw visible at the left wrist, it does not flex but the stock will likely no doubt need replacement if one intends to eventually use the arm. The walnut splinter style forend is worn nearly smooth rating about very good. The arm is sighted with a nice German silver bead front sight and the standard tang-mounted flip-up rear aperture sight which features both a shallow v-notch and a peep aperture. The barrels exhibit light lateral play but no light is visible at the standing breech. The rebounding locks seem to function properly as-does the rifle barrel ''hammer'' located in the front portion of the triggerguard. An interesting example piece for the L.C. Smith collector or fancier of early American combo guns. (3C9768-35) {ANTIQUE} (1000/1500)

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German Scalloped Boxlock Double Rifle by Robert Schüler

Lot # 50 (Sale Order: 50 of 915)      

serial #17187, 7mm Mauser & 7x57R (7mm Mauser rimmed), 23 5/8'' Krupp Laufstahl barrels with bright excellent bores. The barrels retain about 97% excellent quality original rust blue, the loss due to light fading with wear to pewter at the muzzles and in the carry area above the forend. The scalloped boxlock frame features sideclipped fences with bolsters beneath and shows nice quality scroll in about 90-92% coverage and retains about 95% original color case-hardening, muting in areas but vivid in others, toning silvery on the sharp edges and contact points. The long tang triggerguard bow still shows good original blue as does the top lever. The checkered round knob European walnut pistolgrip buttstock rates very fine to excellent with only a few minor handling marks here and there. It shows a nice pinched comb and a rounded shadowline cheekpiece with pointed leading edge, the faceted grip with nicely checkered panels with mullered fronts. The splinter forend is similar showing a bit more wear and probably a few more handling marks, the iron toned to pewter. The length of pull to the grooved horn buttplate is 13 3/4'' with drops of 1 5/8'' and 2 3/4''. Features double triggers, the front a single set, pin-style cocking indicators, extractors and non-automatic safety. Lockup is with dual under bites and Greener crossbolt and the arm is tight on face and seems to function well mechanically. Sighted with a single silver bead front atop a raised ramp with a nice matted rib and two leaf rear, one standing, one folding, with gold inlaid index lines, leaves regulated for 100 and 200 yards. The rear of the rib is fitted with dual claw bases which mount a modern Leupold VX R 1.25-4X telescopic sight with 3/4 duplex reticle and lighted center point; the scope rates about excellent with a few very minor handling marks atop the ocular bell. Originally chambered for 7x57R, some thoughtful gunsmith has added small spring-loaded plungers to the extractors which will contact to the rim of a standard 7mm Mauser rimless case. The arm was proved in June 1934. A quality made German double rifle with quality optics and very nice amenities in a versatile and effective chambering. (3C9750-2) {C&R} (4000/6000)
serial #17187, 7mm Mauser & 7x57R (7mm Mauser rimmed), 23 5/8'' Krupp Laufstahl barrels with bright excellent bores. The barrels retain about 97% excellent quality origin...moreal rust blue, the loss due to light fading with wear to pewter at the muzzles and in the carry area above the forend. The scalloped boxlock frame features sideclipped fences with bolsters beneath and shows nice quality scroll in about 90-92% coverage and retains about 95% original color case-hardening, muting in areas but vivid in others, toning silvery on the sharp edges and contact points. The long tang triggerguard bow still shows good original blue as does the top lever. The checkered round knob European walnut pistolgrip buttstock rates very fine to excellent with only a few minor handling marks here and there. It shows a nice pinched comb and a rounded shadowline cheekpiece with pointed leading edge, the faceted grip with nicely checkered panels with mullered fronts. The splinter forend is similar showing a bit more wear and probably a few more handling marks, the iron toned to pewter. The length of pull to the grooved horn buttplate is 13 3/4'' with drops of 1 5/8'' and 2 3/4''. Features double triggers, the front a single set, pin-style cocking indicators, extractors and non-automatic safety. Lockup is with dual under bites and Greener crossbolt and the arm is tight on face and seems to function well mechanically. Sighted with a single silver bead front atop a raised ramp with a nice matted rib and two leaf rear, one standing, one folding, with gold inlaid index lines, leaves regulated for 100 and 200 yards. The rear of the rib is fitted with dual claw bases which mount a modern Leupold VX R 1.25-4X telescopic sight with 3/4 duplex reticle and lighted center point; the scope rates about excellent with a few very minor handling marks atop the ocular bell. Originally chambered for 7x57R, some thoughtful gunsmith has added small spring-loaded plungers to the extractors which will contact to the rim of a standard 7mm Mauser rimless case. The arm was proved in June 1934. A quality made German double rifle with quality optics and very nice amenities in a versatile and effective chambering. (3C9750-2) {C&R} (4000/6000)

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