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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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Scarce Winchester Model 23 Golden Quail Small Frame Double Ejectorgun

Scarce Winchester Model 23 Golden Quail Small Frame Double Ejectorgun

Lot # 126 (Sale Order: 126 of 915)      

Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 5,000
Description Update 08/20/2020: wood more like VG+

serial #GQ410-48E, 410 Bore, 25 1/2'' raised-rib barrels choked modified and full with excellent bores. Only 500 Golden Quail shotguns were offered for four years in the 80s, the .410 Bore was offered in 1987, this is number 48. The barrels retain 99% original blue with wedges of nice foliate scroll engraving at the breeches. The coin-finished frame is excellent with a lovely raised gold inlaid quail on the belly, game scenes on each side flat and tight scroll with the ejector faces and water table being finely engine-turned. The fleur-de-lis checkered select walnut English-style buttstock and beavertail forend are near excellent with some scattered handling marks, checkered cheeks and awesome feathercrotch figure throughout. The gold single selective trigger shows some minor edge wear, the safety is automatic and the ejectors are very strong. Included is the original excellent condition luggage-style fitted case. These limited-edition Model 23s are fantastic-looking guns with plenty of capability in the field. (22D9789-7) {MODERN} (3000/5000)

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Scarce Winchester Model 23 Golden Quail Small Bore Double Ejectorgun

Scarce Winchester Model 23 Golden Quail Small Bore Double Ejectorgun

Lot # 127 (Sale Order: 127 of 915)      

Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 5,000
serial #GQ-469E, 28 gauge, 25 1/2'' barrels choked improved cylinder and modified (marked Quail 1 and Quail 2 on the barrels) with excellent bores. Only 500 Golden Quail shotguns were offered for four years in the 80s, the 28 gauge was offered in 1985, this is number 469. The barrels retain 99% original blue, they are sighted with a single white front bead and there are two small wedges of scroll engraving at the breeches. The coin-finished frame is excellent, the ejector faces and water table are nicely engine-turned, there is scroll engraving throughout with game scenes on each flat and a raised gold-inlaid quail on the belly. The diamond pattern checkered select walnut English-style buttstock and beavertail forend are excellent, there are small handling marks scattered about, the feathercrotch figure is excellent displaying iridescent hues when manipulated in the light. The single selective trigger shows some wear to silver, the ejectors are robust and the safety is automatic. Included is the original luggage-style case with the interior label beginning to degrade. A nice smallbore Golden Quail perfect for the collector and hunter alike. (22D9789-6) {MODERN} (3000/5000)
serial #GQ-469E, 28 gauge, 25 1/2'' barrels choked improved cylinder and modified (marked Quail 1 and Quail 2 on the barrels) with excellent bores. Only 500 Golden Quail ...moreshotguns were offered for four years in the 80s, the 28 gauge was offered in 1985, this is number 469. The barrels retain 99% original blue, they are sighted with a single white front bead and there are two small wedges of scroll engraving at the breeches. The coin-finished frame is excellent, the ejector faces and water table are nicely engine-turned, there is scroll engraving throughout with game scenes on each flat and a raised gold-inlaid quail on the belly. The diamond pattern checkered select walnut English-style buttstock and beavertail forend are excellent, there are small handling marks scattered about, the feathercrotch figure is excellent displaying iridescent hues when manipulated in the light. The single selective trigger shows some wear to silver, the ejectors are robust and the safety is automatic. Included is the original luggage-style case with the interior label beginning to degrade. A nice smallbore Golden Quail perfect for the collector and hunter alike. (22D9789-6) {MODERN} (3000/5000)

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Scarce Winchester Model 23 Golden Quail Boxlock Double Ejectorgun

Scarce Winchester Model 23 Golden Quail Boxlock Double Ejectorgun

Lot # 128 (Sale Order: 128 of 915)      

Low Estimate: 2,500High Estimate: 3,500
serial #GQ20-211E, 20 ga, 25 1/2'' barrels choked improved cylinder and modified (marked Quail 1 and Quail 2 on the barrels) with excellent bores. Only 500 Golden Quail shotguns were offered for four years in the 80s, the 20 gauge was offered in 1984, this is number 211. The coin-finished frame is excellent with crisp scroll engraving, a pair of quail in flight on the right, a dog flushing a quail left and a raised gold-inlaid quail on the belly. The barrels have small wedges of matching scroll engraving at the breeches and retain 99% original blue with a large white bead front sight. The fleur-de-lis checkered walnut English-style buttstock and beavertail forend are near excellent, other than a small mostly-unobtrusive 1/2'' L-shaped crack on the left of the forend, there are very minimal signs of handling. The feathercrotch figure is fantastic and the checkering sharp. The single selective trigger retains all its original gold plate, the ejector faces and water table show a nice engine-turned pattern and the ejectors are robust. The shotgun comes with its original luggage-style fitted case. An overall near excellent investment quality shotgun. (22D9789-9) {MODERN} (2500/3500)
serial #GQ20-211E, 20 ga, 25 1/2'' barrels choked improved cylinder and modified (marked Quail 1 and Quail 2 on the barrels) with excellent bores. Only 500 Golden Quail s...morehotguns were offered for four years in the 80s, the 20 gauge was offered in 1984, this is number 211. The coin-finished frame is excellent with crisp scroll engraving, a pair of quail in flight on the right, a dog flushing a quail left and a raised gold-inlaid quail on the belly. The barrels have small wedges of matching scroll engraving at the breeches and retain 99% original blue with a large white bead front sight. The fleur-de-lis checkered walnut English-style buttstock and beavertail forend are near excellent, other than a small mostly-unobtrusive 1/2'' L-shaped crack on the left of the forend, there are very minimal signs of handling. The feathercrotch figure is fantastic and the checkering sharp. The single selective trigger retains all its original gold plate, the ejector faces and water table show a nice engine-turned pattern and the ejectors are robust. The shotgun comes with its original luggage-style fitted case. An overall near excellent investment quality shotgun. (22D9789-9) {MODERN} (2500/3500)

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Scarce Winchester Model 23 Golden Quail Boxlock Double Ejectorgun

Scarce Winchester Model 23 Golden Quail Boxlock Double Ejectorgun

Lot # 129 (Sale Order: 129 of 915)      

Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 3,000
serial #GQ12-185E, 12 ga, 25 1/2'' barrels choked improved cylinder and improved modified (marked Quail 1 and Quail 2 on the barrels) with excellent bores. Only 500 Golden Quail shotguns were offered for four years in the 80s, the 12 gauge was offered in 1986, this is number 185. The barrels retain 99% original blue with wedges of scroll engraving at the breeches. The coin-finished frame is excellent with crisp scroll engraving, games scenes on each side and a raised gold-inlaid quail on the belly, the faces of the ejectors and the water table show an attractive engine-turned pattern. The diamond pattern checkered select walnut English-style buttstock and beavertail forend are excellent with just a couple very minor signs of handling, the grain figure is attractive and interesting with each side of the butt having their own unique pattern. The single selective trigger is worn to silver along the face and right-side, the ejectors very strong and the safety is automatic. The original luggage-style fitted case is included. A sturdy and attractive Golden Quail perfectly-suited to be a sound investment while knocking them down in the field. (22D9789-8) {MODERN} (2000/3000)
serial #GQ12-185E, 12 ga, 25 1/2'' barrels choked improved cylinder and improved modified (marked Quail 1 and Quail 2 on the barrels) with excellent bores. Only 500 Golde...moren Quail shotguns were offered for four years in the 80s, the 12 gauge was offered in 1986, this is number 185. The barrels retain 99% original blue with wedges of scroll engraving at the breeches. The coin-finished frame is excellent with crisp scroll engraving, games scenes on each side and a raised gold-inlaid quail on the belly, the faces of the ejectors and the water table show an attractive engine-turned pattern. The diamond pattern checkered select walnut English-style buttstock and beavertail forend are excellent with just a couple very minor signs of handling, the grain figure is attractive and interesting with each side of the butt having their own unique pattern. The single selective trigger is worn to silver along the face and right-side, the ejectors very strong and the safety is automatic. The original luggage-style fitted case is included. A sturdy and attractive Golden Quail perfectly-suited to be a sound investment while knocking them down in the field. (22D9789-8) {MODERN} (2000/3000)

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Krieghoff K-80 Sporting Over Under Shotgun Two Barrel Set

Krieghoff K-80 Sporting Over Under Shotgun Two Barrel Set

Lot # 130 (Sale Order: 130 of 915)      

Low Estimate: 7,000High Estimate: 9,000
serial #22800, 12 ga., 30'' ventilated rib ported separated screw-choke barrels with excellent bores and 28 ga, 28'' ventilated rib separated screw-choke barrels with excellent bores. The 12 ga barrels are marked ''800 K22'' on the underside, they retain near 99% original blue with some slight thinning toward the muzzle. The 28 ga barrels retain 99% original blue with an overall dark plum tone, they are marked ''MODEL 32'' with ''7284'' on the underside. Both sets of barrels fit perfectly with smooth action and tight lock up. The frame retains 99% plus original satin nickel with some slight wear on the right-side hinge pin and small areas of scroll engraving with ''K80 / H.KRIEGHOFF / GmbH ULM / W.-GERMANY'' on the belly. The Turkish walnut checkered palmswell pistolgrip adjustable comb buttstock and schnabel-style forend are very good plus with typical signs of handling found on a sporting shotgun. The buttstock is equipped with a SoftTouch-style recoil system with the length-of-pull being 14 7/8'' to the decelerator pad. The shotgun features non-automatic tang safety with the ''lock off' feature, 3'' chambers on each barrel set and a single trigger with barrel selector switch. The gun comes in an aluminum blue velvet-lined Krieghoff case in about excellent condition with choke wrench, tool and the following choke tubes: non-flush 12 gauge cylinder, skeet, improved cylinder, (2) modified, improved modified, full and super full and flush 28 gauge lead shot only modified and light modified. (22A9647-19) {MODERN} (7000/9000)
serial #22800, 12 ga., 30'' ventilated rib ported separated screw-choke barrels with excellent bores and 28 ga, 28'' ventilated rib separated screw-choke barrels with exc...moreellent bores. The 12 ga barrels are marked ''800 K22'' on the underside, they retain near 99% original blue with some slight thinning toward the muzzle. The 28 ga barrels retain 99% original blue with an overall dark plum tone, they are marked ''MODEL 32'' with ''7284'' on the underside. Both sets of barrels fit perfectly with smooth action and tight lock up. The frame retains 99% plus original satin nickel with some slight wear on the right-side hinge pin and small areas of scroll engraving with ''K80 / H.KRIEGHOFF / GmbH ULM / W.-GERMANY'' on the belly. The Turkish walnut checkered palmswell pistolgrip adjustable comb buttstock and schnabel-style forend are very good plus with typical signs of handling found on a sporting shotgun. The buttstock is equipped with a SoftTouch-style recoil system with the length-of-pull being 14 7/8'' to the decelerator pad. The shotgun features non-automatic tang safety with the ''lock off' feature, 3'' chambers on each barrel set and a single trigger with barrel selector switch. The gun comes in an aluminum blue velvet-lined Krieghoff case in about excellent condition with choke wrench, tool and the following choke tubes: non-flush 12 gauge cylinder, skeet, improved cylinder, (2) modified, improved modified, full and super full and flush 28 gauge lead shot only modified and light modified. (22A9647-19) {MODERN} (7000/9000)

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Parker DH Boxlock Double Shotgun

Parker DH Boxlock Double Shotgun

Lot # 131 (Sale Order: 131 of 915)      

Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 5,000
serial #155856, 20 ga., on a No. 0 frame, 28'' Damascus steel barrels choked full in both, with bright excellent bores, the left tube with a very tiny ding, which is missed at first glance. The barrels show a lovely diminutive star pattern Damascus their full length, also with a few spots of sparsely scattered light oxidation staining and a small handful of light pits here and there. The D-engraved frame shows the expected excellent quality tight flowing scroll with game dogs on point left and right and a bevy of walking quail on the belly of the frame. The frame itself retains perhaps 95-97% original color case-hardening which is muting in spots and vivid in others. The checkered capped pistolgrip American walnut buttstock rates very good to perhaps near fine with much original varnish and the expected light dings and handling marks that come from a field-used gun. The length of pull to the skeleton buttplate is 14 1/4'' with drops of 1 3/4'' and 2 7/8''; the silver oval monogram plate along the toeline remains un-engraved. The splinter style forend rates very good showing a bit more wear to the checkering and a few more handling marks, its metal now a pewter gray. The arm locks up tight on face with the top lever just right of center and seems to function well mechanically. A very handsome smallbore DH remaining in lovely condition, showing just enough light use you needn't be worried to take her afield once more. (3C9768-13) {C&R} (3000/5000)
serial #155856, 20 ga., on a No. 0 frame, 28'' Damascus steel barrels choked full in both, with bright excellent bores, the left tube with a very tiny ding, which is miss...moreed at first glance. The barrels show a lovely diminutive star pattern Damascus their full length, also with a few spots of sparsely scattered light oxidation staining and a small handful of light pits here and there. The D-engraved frame shows the expected excellent quality tight flowing scroll with game dogs on point left and right and a bevy of walking quail on the belly of the frame. The frame itself retains perhaps 95-97% original color case-hardening which is muting in spots and vivid in others. The checkered capped pistolgrip American walnut buttstock rates very good to perhaps near fine with much original varnish and the expected light dings and handling marks that come from a field-used gun. The length of pull to the skeleton buttplate is 14 1/4'' with drops of 1 3/4'' and 2 7/8''; the silver oval monogram plate along the toeline remains un-engraved. The splinter style forend rates very good showing a bit more wear to the checkering and a few more handling marks, its metal now a pewter gray. The arm locks up tight on face with the top lever just right of center and seems to function well mechanically. A very handsome smallbore DH remaining in lovely condition, showing just enough light use you needn't be worried to take her afield once more. (3C9768-13) {C&R} (3000/5000)

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Parker GHE Boxlock Double Ejectorgun

Parker GHE Boxlock Double Ejectorgun

Lot # 132 (Sale Order: 132 of 915)      

Low Estimate: 2,500High Estimate: 4,000
serial #233894, 12 ga. (2 1/2'') on No. 1 1/2 frame, 28'' special steel barrels choked modified and full with bright excellent bores, the left tube showing a very tiny ding which barely warrants mention. The barrels retain about 92-95% original blue, the loss due primarily to even fading, a bit more prominent at the muzzles and on the right barrel for about half of its length, the blue appearing stronger under normal ambient light. The frame shows the typical excellent quality G-grade open flowing scroll engraving with game bird vignettes left and right with a pheasant scene on the belly. It retains perhaps 25% original color case-hardening, most prominent beneath the left fence and ahead of the guard, the balance a smooth pewtery case-hardened patina with a bit of toning to plum and some light oxidation on the left fence. The checkered capped pistolgrip American walnut buttstock rates fine with light handling marks near overall and some very nice grain figure, the splinter forend is similar showing perhaps a few more handling marks. The length of pull to the checkered dog's head buttplate is 14 3/8'' with drops of 1 3/4'' and 3''. The gun locks up tight on-face and seems to function well mechanically for the most part, the right ejector however fails to trip if it is fired first; if both barrels are fired, it operates properly. A handsome GHE ejectorgun that should perform well this fall. (3B9768-7) {C&R} (2500/4000)
serial #233894, 12 ga. (2 1/2'') on No. 1 1/2 frame, 28'' special steel barrels choked modified and full with bright excellent bores, the left tube showing a very tiny di...moreng which barely warrants mention. The barrels retain about 92-95% original blue, the loss due primarily to even fading, a bit more prominent at the muzzles and on the right barrel for about half of its length, the blue appearing stronger under normal ambient light. The frame shows the typical excellent quality G-grade open flowing scroll engraving with game bird vignettes left and right with a pheasant scene on the belly. It retains perhaps 25% original color case-hardening, most prominent beneath the left fence and ahead of the guard, the balance a smooth pewtery case-hardened patina with a bit of toning to plum and some light oxidation on the left fence. The checkered capped pistolgrip American walnut buttstock rates fine with light handling marks near overall and some very nice grain figure, the splinter forend is similar showing perhaps a few more handling marks. The length of pull to the checkered dog's head buttplate is 14 3/8'' with drops of 1 3/4'' and 3''. The gun locks up tight on-face and seems to function well mechanically for the most part, the right ejector however fails to trip if it is fired first; if both barrels are fired, it operates properly. A handsome GHE ejectorgun that should perform well this fall. (3B9768-7) {C&R} (2500/4000)

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Remington Model 1894 FE Trap Double Ejectorgun

Remington Model 1894 FE Trap Double Ejectorgun

Lot # 133 (Sale Order: 133 of 915)      

Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 3,000
serial #138915, 12 ga., 30'' barrels choked full in both with bright excellent bores. This is a lovely Remington Model 1894 Trap in a very fine state of condition. The barrels retain perhaps 98% plus original blue showing only some very light muzzle wear and a bit of fading above the forend and are marked ''Trap Gun F Grade'' on the right barrel with the Remington address on the left. The frame retains 98% original color case-hardening which is quite vivid in spots showing dual border line engraving with a few small flourishes of scroll, the sharp edges of the frame just beginning to tone to a pewter. The straight grip long tang triggerguard shows remnants of original blue, fading also on the top lever and safety. The checkered straight grip English walnut buttstock rates very fine showing only light dings and handling marks and much original varnish, the splinter forend is similar with a tiny sliver missing at its left leading edge. The length of pull to the Remington Arms Company logo hard rubber buttplate is 14'' with drops of 1 3/4'' and 2 7/8''. The gun locks up tightly on-face and functions well mechanically. A very attractive and investment-grade ''F Trap'' Model 1894 Remington. (39768-29) {C&R} (2000/3000)
serial #138915, 12 ga., 30'' barrels choked full in both with bright excellent bores. This is a lovely Remington Model 1894 Trap in a very fine state of condition. The ba...morerrels retain perhaps 98% plus original blue showing only some very light muzzle wear and a bit of fading above the forend and are marked ''Trap Gun F Grade'' on the right barrel with the Remington address on the left. The frame retains 98% original color case-hardening which is quite vivid in spots showing dual border line engraving with a few small flourishes of scroll, the sharp edges of the frame just beginning to tone to a pewter. The straight grip long tang triggerguard shows remnants of original blue, fading also on the top lever and safety. The checkered straight grip English walnut buttstock rates very fine showing only light dings and handling marks and much original varnish, the splinter forend is similar with a tiny sliver missing at its left leading edge. The length of pull to the Remington Arms Company logo hard rubber buttplate is 14'' with drops of 1 3/4'' and 2 7/8''. The gun locks up tightly on-face and functions well mechanically. A very attractive and investment-grade ''F Trap'' Model 1894 Remington. (39768-29) {C&R} (2000/3000)

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Parker VHE Boxlock Double Ejectorgun

Parker VHE Boxlock Double Ejectorgun

Lot # 134 (Sale Order: 134 of 915)      

Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 4,000
serial #227629, 20 ga. on No. 2 frame, 28'' Vulcan steel barrels choked modified in both, with bright about excellent bores, the right tube showing a couple small dings which were neatly raised near the muzzles. The barrels retain about 90% original blue, the loss is due to even fading and toning to a pewter and deep gray patina, with a few flecks of light surface oxidation, the expected handful of small handling marks and scratches from field use. The frame remains quite nice retaining about 97% original color case-hardening which is muting on some of the high edges and contact points showing a couple flaked areas around the triggerguard and some very light surface oxidation on each of the flats. The checkered capped pistolgrip American walnut buttstock rates otherwise very fine with just a few handling marks and light wear, unfortunately the toe chipped at some point and was sanded-over, showing an about 1'' flattened section. The splinter forend rates very good with a few more handling marks. The length of pull from the single selective trigger to the Parker dogs head buttplate is 13 5/8'' with drops of 1 1/2'' and a 2 3/4''. The gun features automatic safety, ejectors, single selective trigger and locks up tight on-face with the top lever still right of center. The gun functions well mechanically with the exception of the left ejector which does not trip. Parker Gun Identification & Serialization lists the configuration of the arm as having ejectors but does not mention the single selective trigger, it is clearly a factory trigger as the frame is stamped with the appropriate ''L'' and ''R'' which would've had to have been done prior to the case-hardening process. It would seem a simple matter for a good wood man to repair and camouflage the toe, the wood there being very straight-grained. A handy and quick-pointing selective trigger smallbore double ejector Parker that will serve just as well afield as it will as an investment. (3C9741-2) {C&R} (2000/4000)
serial #227629, 20 ga. on No. 2 frame, 28'' Vulcan steel barrels choked modified in both, with bright about excellent bores, the right tube showing a couple small dings w...morehich were neatly raised near the muzzles. The barrels retain about 90% original blue, the loss is due to even fading and toning to a pewter and deep gray patina, with a few flecks of light surface oxidation, the expected handful of small handling marks and scratches from field use. The frame remains quite nice retaining about 97% original color case-hardening which is muting on some of the high edges and contact points showing a couple flaked areas around the triggerguard and some very light surface oxidation on each of the flats. The checkered capped pistolgrip American walnut buttstock rates otherwise very fine with just a few handling marks and light wear, unfortunately the toe chipped at some point and was sanded-over, showing an about 1'' flattened section. The splinter forend rates very good with a few more handling marks. The length of pull from the single selective trigger to the Parker dogs head buttplate is 13 5/8'' with drops of 1 1/2'' and a 2 3/4''. The gun features automatic safety, ejectors, single selective trigger and locks up tight on-face with the top lever still right of center. The gun functions well mechanically with the exception of the left ejector which does not trip. Parker Gun Identification & Serialization lists the configuration of the arm as having ejectors but does not mention the single selective trigger, it is clearly a factory trigger as the frame is stamped with the appropriate ''L'' and ''R'' which would've had to have been done prior to the case-hardening process. It would seem a simple matter for a good wood man to repair and camouflage the toe, the wood there being very straight-grained. A handy and quick-pointing selective trigger smallbore double ejector Parker that will serve just as well afield as it will as an investment. (3C9741-2) {C&R} (2000/4000)

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Exquisite Rare OSS Dagger Attributed to Major General W.B. Persons

Exquisite Rare OSS Dagger Attributed to Major General W.B. Persons

Lot # 135 (Sale Order: 135 of 915)      

Low Estimate: 1,200High Estimate: 1,800
Patterned after the Fairbairne-Sykes Fighting Knife, this stiletto dagger was designed for the U.S. Office of Strategic Services during WWII. According to information from the consignor, this specimen was purchased in 2003 from one Neil Valis, who in turn purchased the dagger from the estate sale of Major General Wilton Burton Persons. Persons was a career U.S. Army officer who served in both World Wars, attaining the rank of Major General in 1944, and later served as White House Chief of Staff to President Dwight D. Eisenhower from October 1958 through January 1961. Included with this lot is a handwritten statement, signed by Valis, attesting the origin of the knife, as well as a copy of the 2003 E-Bay listing and an e-mail correspondence from Valis to the consignor. The knife is 11 1/2'' overall with a 6 3/4'' double-edged spear-point blade. The handle is a checkered brass finished in dark green, near-black paint. The knife is in fabulous near-mint condition; the blade is unblemished, never sharpened and wholly unmarked aside from the factory hardness test spot about 1 1/4'' above the guard. The grip retains some 99% plus original paint, wearing to hints of yellow brass only at the peaks of the most exposed checkering. The included ''Pancake Flipper'' scabbard is excellent, with only the barest scuffs on the leather from light handling and storage as well as a strip of contact wear on the hanger where the hilt rests against the steel. Already a rare and desirable collector's item in its own right, this historically connected covert weapon is not to be missed. (12A9767-5) (1200/1800)
Patterned after the Fairbairne-Sykes Fighting Knife, this stiletto dagger was designed for the U.S. Office of Strategic Services during WWII. According to information fro...morem the consignor, this specimen was purchased in 2003 from one Neil Valis, who in turn purchased the dagger from the estate sale of Major General Wilton Burton Persons. Persons was a career U.S. Army officer who served in both World Wars, attaining the rank of Major General in 1944, and later served as White House Chief of Staff to President Dwight D. Eisenhower from October 1958 through January 1961. Included with this lot is a handwritten statement, signed by Valis, attesting the origin of the knife, as well as a copy of the 2003 E-Bay listing and an e-mail correspondence from Valis to the consignor. The knife is 11 1/2'' overall with a 6 3/4'' double-edged spear-point blade. The handle is a checkered brass finished in dark green, near-black paint. The knife is in fabulous near-mint condition; the blade is unblemished, never sharpened and wholly unmarked aside from the factory hardness test spot about 1 1/4'' above the guard. The grip retains some 99% plus original paint, wearing to hints of yellow brass only at the peaks of the most exposed checkering. The included ''Pancake Flipper'' scabbard is excellent, with only the barest scuffs on the leather from light handling and storage as well as a strip of contact wear on the hanger where the hilt rests against the steel. Already a rare and desirable collector's item in its own right, this historically connected covert weapon is not to be missed. (12A9767-5) (1200/1800)

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Colt Factory Engraved Single Action Army Revolver

Colt Factory Engraved Single Action Army Revolver

Lot # 136 (Sale Order: 136 of 915)      

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serial #SA95172, 45 Colt, 5 1/2'' barrel with a bright excellent unfired bore. This is a factory Class-A engraved revolver and remains as-new. The metal surfaces retain 99% plus original deep royal blue finish with the bright-polished sides of the hammer unstained. The arm wears a one piece genuine mother-of-pearl grip which rates excellent to as-new. The arm is absolutely unfired, unturned since leaving Hartford. A lovely class A-engraved third-generation Single Action Army. (39740-39) {MODERN} (2000/3000)
serial #SA95172, 45 Colt, 5 1/2'' barrel with a bright excellent unfired bore. This is a factory Class-A engraved revolver and remains as-new. The metal surfaces retain 9...more9% plus original deep royal blue finish with the bright-polished sides of the hammer unstained. The arm wears a one piece genuine mother-of-pearl grip which rates excellent to as-new. The arm is absolutely unfired, unturned since leaving Hartford. A lovely class A-engraved third-generation Single Action Army. (39740-39) {MODERN} (2000/3000)

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Colt Single Action Army Bisley Model Revolver

Colt Single Action Army Bisley Model Revolver

Lot # 137 (Sale Order: 137 of 915)      

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serial #208937, 44 Special, 5 1/2'' barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel and cylinder are later Colt replacements, the cylinder with a five pointed star stamped on its face. They retain about 98 and 95% original blue respectively, the frame and loading gate retain about 95% later good-quality blue, with remnants of light pinprick pitting beneath. The backstrap and triggerguard are primarily a plum brown patina and are mostly smooth with toning to pewter on the sharp edges and contact points. The checkered hard rubber Rampant Colt grips rate very fine to perhaps near excellent with crisp images of the Rampant Colt and good points. They are un-numbered but fit very well showing some tiny gaps at the frame and with the butt slightly proud. The arm seems to time well and lockup properly, the half-cock notch is worn but the loading notch works as-designed. A very good Bisley Model that was given new life by the addition of a modern barrel and cylinder, manufactured in 1901. (3B9738-300) {C&R} [Kris Congdon Collection] (2000/3000)
serial #208937, 44 Special, 5 1/2'' barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel and cylinder are later Colt replacements, the cylinder with a five pointed star stampe...mored on its face. They retain about 98 and 95% original blue respectively, the frame and loading gate retain about 95% later good-quality blue, with remnants of light pinprick pitting beneath. The backstrap and triggerguard are primarily a plum brown patina and are mostly smooth with toning to pewter on the sharp edges and contact points. The checkered hard rubber Rampant Colt grips rate very fine to perhaps near excellent with crisp images of the Rampant Colt and good points. They are un-numbered but fit very well showing some tiny gaps at the frame and with the butt slightly proud. The arm seems to time well and lockup properly, the half-cock notch is worn but the loading notch works as-designed. A very good Bisley Model that was given new life by the addition of a modern barrel and cylinder, manufactured in 1901. (3B9738-300) {C&R} [Kris Congdon Collection] (2000/3000)

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W & C Scott & Sons Monte Carlo B Sidelock Double Gun

W & C Scott & Sons Monte Carlo B Sidelock Double Gun

Lot # 138 (Sale Order: 138 of 915)      

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serial #49763, 12 ga. (2 1/2''), 30'' barrels choked a tight modified or light full in each, with bright excellent bores. The barrels retain a lovely smooth brown Damascus pattern their full length, likely restruck many years ago, the star pattern beneath very nice and showing one very small spot of light to moderate pitting about halfway down its length on its underside ahead of the forend. The right tube features the Shaftesbury Avenue address and there are light bands of engraving at the breeches and on the rib with ''Scott's Improved Bolt''. The frame and the lockplates are a mottled smoky gray and blue case-hardened patina with the typical tight flowing English scroll with flying pigeons left and right, coverage is about 95-97%. Both the fences show some light pitting but it is unobtrusive, the triggerguard showing restored blue. The checkered scant round knob pistolgrip buttstock rates very good with nice grain figure evident, flat-topped checkering and dropper points at the rear of the stock flats. The length of pull to the grooved horn buttplate is 13 1/8'' with drops of 1 7/8'' and 2 7/8''. The barrels are Nitro proofed for ''shot only'' with a 1 1/4 ounce maximum load, and lockup is tight on-face with dual under bites and Scott's ''Improved Bolting'' crossbolt; no wall thicknesses noted below .025'', with most around .030''. Equipped with double triggers, automatic safety and extractors, the gun seems to function well mechanically. A very fine British double with some typically lovely engraving and very nice barrels. (3C9738-64) {ANTIQUE} [Kris Congdon Collection] (2000/3000)
serial #49763, 12 ga. (2 1/2''), 30'' barrels choked a tight modified or light full in each, with bright excellent bores. The barrels retain a lovely smooth brown Damascu...mores pattern their full length, likely restruck many years ago, the star pattern beneath very nice and showing one very small spot of light to moderate pitting about halfway down its length on its underside ahead of the forend. The right tube features the Shaftesbury Avenue address and there are light bands of engraving at the breeches and on the rib with ''Scott's Improved Bolt''. The frame and the lockplates are a mottled smoky gray and blue case-hardened patina with the typical tight flowing English scroll with flying pigeons left and right, coverage is about 95-97%. Both the fences show some light pitting but it is unobtrusive, the triggerguard showing restored blue. The checkered scant round knob pistolgrip buttstock rates very good with nice grain figure evident, flat-topped checkering and dropper points at the rear of the stock flats. The length of pull to the grooved horn buttplate is 13 1/8'' with drops of 1 7/8'' and 2 7/8''. The barrels are Nitro proofed for ''shot only'' with a 1 1/4 ounce maximum load, and lockup is tight on-face with dual under bites and Scott's ''Improved Bolting'' crossbolt; no wall thicknesses noted below .025'', with most around .030''. Equipped with double triggers, automatic safety and extractors, the gun seems to function well mechanically. A very fine British double with some typically lovely engraving and very nice barrels. (3C9738-64) {ANTIQUE} [Kris Congdon Collection] (2000/3000)

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Ruger New Model Red Label Over/Under Shotgun

Ruger New Model Red Label Over/Under Shotgun

Lot # 139 (Sale Order: 139 of 915)      

Low Estimate: 1,000High Estimate: 1,500

serial #412-07219, 12 ga., 28" ventilated rib barrels with an excellent bore featuring factory Briley screw-in chokes.  This beautiful shotgun features a stainless steel receiver in wonderful as-new condition, with blue barrels and triggerguard that retain about 99% plus original finish.  The checkered walnut pistolgrip buttstock is in as-new condition with factory Pachmayr recoil pad and black synthetic pistolgrip cap featuring a gold Ruger Phoenix medallion; the checkered walnut factory forend rates as-new.  This gun features a single trigger, automatic safety with barrel selector and gold bead front sight.  The shotgun includes the original factory box correctly end labeled and numbered to the gun, foam padded factory soft case, Ruger padlock with special trunnion "Locking Device", choke tube wrench, manual and (5) Briley choke tubes: (2) skeet, improved cylinder, modified and full.  This arm is as-new-in-box, dealer stock, factory fired only, and may have very small rack or handling mark only.  A great all-around factory revival of the popular Red Label, perfect for the field or various shooting sports.  (8A9319-385) {MODERN} (1000/1500)

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Winchester Model 21 Boxlock Double Ejectorgun

Winchester Model 21 Boxlock Double Ejectorgun

Lot # 140 (Sale Order: 140 of 915)      

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serial #16272, 16 ga, 28'' barrels choked modified and full with excellent bores. The metal surfaces retain near 97-98% original blue with just a couple small blemishes and edge wear with some light wear on the belly becoming more prominent on the forend metal. The checkered walnut pistolgrip buttstock and beavertail forend are very good plus to near excellent with a very light varnish addition some time ago, some handling marks and a two small impact marks, one on the forend and one on the right cheek. The feathercrotch figure is fantastic in both pieces of wood, particularly nice along the forend. The length-of-pull to the 1 1/4'' unmarked, likely period-added, black rubber pad is 13 7/8'' with drops of 1 5/8 and 2 1/2''. The gun features an automatic safety, robust ejectors and tight lock-up with the lever resting dead center. A very nice 21 remaining in a wonderful state of preservation for the avid Winchester collector or fanatic bird hunter. (22C9789-18) {C&R} (4000/6000)
serial #16272, 16 ga, 28'' barrels choked modified and full with excellent bores. The metal surfaces retain near 97-98% original blue with just a couple small blemishes a...morend edge wear with some light wear on the belly becoming more prominent on the forend metal. The checkered walnut pistolgrip buttstock and beavertail forend are very good plus to near excellent with a very light varnish addition some time ago, some handling marks and a two small impact marks, one on the forend and one on the right cheek. The feathercrotch figure is fantastic in both pieces of wood, particularly nice along the forend. The length-of-pull to the 1 1/4'' unmarked, likely period-added, black rubber pad is 13 7/8'' with drops of 1 5/8 and 2 1/2''. The gun features an automatic safety, robust ejectors and tight lock-up with the lever resting dead center. A very nice 21 remaining in a wonderful state of preservation for the avid Winchester collector or fanatic bird hunter. (22C9789-18) {C&R} (4000/6000)

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Stevens ideal No. 51 Schuetzen Rifle

Stevens ideal No. 51 Schuetzen Rifle

Lot # 141 (Sale Order: 141 of 915)      

Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 3,000
serial #4041, 32-40 Win, 30'' part octagon part round barrel with a very good bore showing strong rifling but with sparsely scattered spots of light oxidation and a few sparsely scattered spots of light pitting. The barrel is primarily a dark gray-blue faded original blue patina with flaking to brown and wear to pewter on the sharp edges and contact points, showing the expected minor handling marks from the years. The etched 44 frame is a pewter and dark gray patina with open flowing scroll surrounding a stags head right, the left identical with a gun dog on point in a circular vignette. The checkered American walnut Schuetzen style buttstock rates excellent as refinished many years ago, showing some remnants of light dings or handling marks here and there beneath, the area near the frame showing a tiny bit of oil soaking. The refinish was carefully done with the metal proud only in a couple of spots, the buttplate shows a few very minor gaps now and is proud as well. The lever's pistolgrip panels are similar and the forend, while uncheckered and a bit beefy, appears original to the gun, it is numbered ''041'' on its back edge. All of the screws have been dressed or are replacements and show very nice niter blue and the gun is equipped with double set triggers which seem to function well. The front sight dovetail is vacant, there are two steel target blocks neatly drilled and tapped to the barrel and the tang shows a nice Stevens mid-range vernier tang sight with adjustable aperture installed. Lever-to-barrel lockup is very tight and the action seems to function well mechanically. A handsome No. 51 Ideal Schuetzen rifle that looks all the better with its neatly refinished stocks. (3B9766-17) {C&R} (2000/3000)
serial #4041, 32-40 Win, 30'' part octagon part round barrel with a very good bore showing strong rifling but with sparsely scattered spots of light oxidation and a few s...moreparsely scattered spots of light pitting. The barrel is primarily a dark gray-blue faded original blue patina with flaking to brown and wear to pewter on the sharp edges and contact points, showing the expected minor handling marks from the years. The etched 44 frame is a pewter and dark gray patina with open flowing scroll surrounding a stags head right, the left identical with a gun dog on point in a circular vignette. The checkered American walnut Schuetzen style buttstock rates excellent as refinished many years ago, showing some remnants of light dings or handling marks here and there beneath, the area near the frame showing a tiny bit of oil soaking. The refinish was carefully done with the metal proud only in a couple of spots, the buttplate shows a few very minor gaps now and is proud as well. The lever's pistolgrip panels are similar and the forend, while uncheckered and a bit beefy, appears original to the gun, it is numbered ''041'' on its back edge. All of the screws have been dressed or are replacements and show very nice niter blue and the gun is equipped with double set triggers which seem to function well. The front sight dovetail is vacant, there are two steel target blocks neatly drilled and tapped to the barrel and the tang shows a nice Stevens mid-range vernier tang sight with adjustable aperture installed. Lever-to-barrel lockup is very tight and the action seems to function well mechanically. A handsome No. 51 Ideal Schuetzen rifle that looks all the better with its neatly refinished stocks. (3B9766-17) {C&R} (2000/3000)

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Mannlicher Schoenauer Model 1910 Takedown Rifle with Watson Brothers Retailer Marking

Mannlicher Schoenauer Model 1910 Takedown Rifle with Watson Brothers Retailer Marking

Lot # 142 (Sale Order: 142 of 915)      

Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 2,500
serial #4319, 9.5x57 MS, 24'' barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this nice British-proofed takedown rifle retain about 97% Watson Brothers rust blue with the receiver races honed bright, the straw parts toning to a tarnished pewter patina. The bottom metal shows perhaps a bit more wear, the trigger with a bit of oxidation staining and the pivoting floorplate with a few spots of some light pitting. The bolt retains excellent Watson Brothers-quality rust blue with only light operational wear and remnants of a one-time light pitting, which is unobtrusive and missed at first glance, it is appropriately numbered to the rifle. The checkered walnut capped pistolgrip takedown stock rates very fine to excellent as professionally refinished many years ago, and has been very nicely fitted with a London guns-style 1'' rifle pad providing a 14 1/4'' length of pull; it has a nice rounded left side cheekpiece and checkered hard rubber pistolgrip cap. The arm takes-down as-designed and seems to function well mechanically and was proved in 1920. Rifle is Watson Brothers retailer marked on the barrel ''Watson Brothers 29 Old Bond St., London'' and is British proofed on the barrel above the chamber area. Features a simple silver bladed front sight on a banded sporting ramp and two leaf rear, one standing, one folding. A handsome and functional model 1910 takedown that would serve well on any North American game. (3B9681-1) {C&R} (2000/2500)
serial #4319, 9.5x57 MS, 24'' barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this nice British-proofed takedown rifle retain about 97% Watson Brothers rust bl...moreue with the receiver races honed bright, the straw parts toning to a tarnished pewter patina. The bottom metal shows perhaps a bit more wear, the trigger with a bit of oxidation staining and the pivoting floorplate with a few spots of some light pitting. The bolt retains excellent Watson Brothers-quality rust blue with only light operational wear and remnants of a one-time light pitting, which is unobtrusive and missed at first glance, it is appropriately numbered to the rifle. The checkered walnut capped pistolgrip takedown stock rates very fine to excellent as professionally refinished many years ago, and has been very nicely fitted with a London guns-style 1'' rifle pad providing a 14 1/4'' length of pull; it has a nice rounded left side cheekpiece and checkered hard rubber pistolgrip cap. The arm takes-down as-designed and seems to function well mechanically and was proved in 1920. Rifle is Watson Brothers retailer marked on the barrel ''Watson Brothers 29 Old Bond St., London'' and is British proofed on the barrel above the chamber area. Features a simple silver bladed front sight on a banded sporting ramp and two leaf rear, one standing, one folding. A handsome and functional model 1910 takedown that would serve well on any North American game. (3B9681-1) {C&R} (2000/2500)

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Large British 8-Bore Underlever Shotgun by Blissett & Son

Large British 8-Bore Underlever Shotgun by Blissett & Son

Lot # 143 (Sale Order: 143 of 915)      

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serial #2927, 8 ga., 39 7/8'' plain barrel, un-choked, with a good to perhaps very good bore showing light and moderate pitting its full-length, the thickness of the tubes is such that it is likely back boring could eliminate much of the pitting and leave a choke at the muzzle. All of the metal surfaces are a pewter gunmetal gray patina, the barrels showing remnants of light pitting near overall, the top flat at the breech is marked ''Blissett & Son Liverpool''. The frame and back action lockplates show interspersed remnants of light oxidation freckling but are primarily smooth with a few very light pits on the tang and rear of the lockplate. There is some very light borderline engraving but otherwise the arm is very Spartan, the lock marked ''Blissett & Son''. The straight grip English walnut buttstock rates about very good as lightly refinished many years ago, the checkering now mostly flat-top, the stock retaining remnants of overall light dings and handling marks, with a flake missing to the rear of the lockplate and a couple other small slivers missing at the frame here and there. The metal now sits a bit proud, the silver monogram plate along the toeline is un-engraved and the length of pull to the smooth steel buttplate is 14 1/4''. The splinter style forend rates perhaps good with only remnants of the checkering pattern, the metal fairly proud and showing oxidation, a repaired chip along the right rear edge and numerous dings and handling marks, some more moderate. The rebounding lock seems to operate properly and is crisp and mechanically functional. The Jones underlever snugs up tightly but the barrel is slightly off-face and does exhibit a bit of lateral play, but it is slight. A big old sea duck 8 bore that no doubt spent some time off the coast of Liverpool and could likely be resurrected to see waterfowl duty once more (not in the U.S. of course) but would be fun to take a strutting tom with. (3B9738-266) {ANTIQUE} [Kris Congdon Collection] (2000/2500)
serial #2927, 8 ga., 39 7/8'' plain barrel, un-choked, with a good to perhaps very good bore showing light and moderate pitting its full-length, the thickness of the tube...mores is such that it is likely back boring could eliminate much of the pitting and leave a choke at the muzzle. All of the metal surfaces are a pewter gunmetal gray patina, the barrels showing remnants of light pitting near overall, the top flat at the breech is marked ''Blissett & Son Liverpool''. The frame and back action lockplates show interspersed remnants of light oxidation freckling but are primarily smooth with a few very light pits on the tang and rear of the lockplate. There is some very light borderline engraving but otherwise the arm is very Spartan, the lock marked ''Blissett & Son''. The straight grip English walnut buttstock rates about very good as lightly refinished many years ago, the checkering now mostly flat-top, the stock retaining remnants of overall light dings and handling marks, with a flake missing to the rear of the lockplate and a couple other small slivers missing at the frame here and there. The metal now sits a bit proud, the silver monogram plate along the toeline is un-engraved and the length of pull to the smooth steel buttplate is 14 1/4''. The splinter style forend rates perhaps good with only remnants of the checkering pattern, the metal fairly proud and showing oxidation, a repaired chip along the right rear edge and numerous dings and handling marks, some more moderate. The rebounding lock seems to operate properly and is crisp and mechanically functional. The Jones underlever snugs up tightly but the barrel is slightly off-face and does exhibit a bit of lateral play, but it is slight. A big old sea duck 8 bore that no doubt spent some time off the coast of Liverpool and could likely be resurrected to see waterfowl duty once more (not in the U.S. of course) but would be fun to take a strutting tom with. (3B9738-266) {ANTIQUE} [Kris Congdon Collection] (2000/2500)

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Sharps New Model 1863 Cartridge Converted Carbine

Sharps New Model 1863 Cartridge Converted Carbine

Lot # 144 (Sale Order: 144 of 915)      

Low Estimate: 1,800High Estimate: 2,200
serial #99001, 45-70 Govt (professional modern relining of the original barrel), 22'' barrel with a bright excellent three-groove bore. The metal surfaces are a pleasing smooth pewter and gunmetal gray patina with a sparsely scattered handling mark here or there, the barrel with a couple of minor scuffs near the front sight and a couple of bite marks nearer the breech. There is some smoky case hardening visible around the hammer and breech block and the markings have softened somewhat from the years. The postwar replacement ''DFC'' cartouched buttstock rates excellent, the forend very fine showing an old light refinish, with remnants of some minor dings or handling marks beneath. The lock is crisp and mechanically functional as-is the breech block and its attendant parts; the sling ring and bar are intact and the automatic priming mechanism parts have been removed. The arm features its original sights and the barrel is properly numbered to the frame. A handsome and correct-looking New Model 1863 Civil War carbine with the bonus of being chambered in an affordable, accurate and readily available modern round. What fun it would be to take a whitetail or bear with this carbine. (39784-7) {ANTIQUE} (1800/2200)
serial #99001, 45-70 Govt (professional modern relining of the original barrel), 22'' barrel with a bright excellent three-groove bore. The metal surfaces are a pleasing ...moresmooth pewter and gunmetal gray patina with a sparsely scattered handling mark here or there, the barrel with a couple of minor scuffs near the front sight and a couple of bite marks nearer the breech. There is some smoky case hardening visible around the hammer and breech block and the markings have softened somewhat from the years. The postwar replacement ''DFC'' cartouched buttstock rates excellent, the forend very fine showing an old light refinish, with remnants of some minor dings or handling marks beneath. The lock is crisp and mechanically functional as-is the breech block and its attendant parts; the sling ring and bar are intact and the automatic priming mechanism parts have been removed. The arm features its original sights and the barrel is properly numbered to the frame. A handsome and correct-looking New Model 1863 Civil War carbine with the bonus of being chambered in an affordable, accurate and readily available modern round. What fun it would be to take a whitetail or bear with this carbine. (39784-7) {ANTIQUE} (1800/2200)

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Colt Second-Generation Single Action Army Revolver

Colt Second-Generation Single Action Army Revolver

Lot # 145 (Sale Order: 145 of 915)      

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serial #71070SA, .357 Magnum, 4 3/4'' barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel and ejector rod housing retain about 95% original blue showing muzzle wear and wear along the outside of the housing. The cylinder shows more wear, perhaps 90% original blue remaining, the balance a smooth pewter patina with light rotational rings. The frame retains about 98% original vibrant color case-hardening, muting in spots, a silvery pewter on the left side of the recoil lug and loading gate. The trigger and hammer retain excellent original blue and the bright-polished sides of the hammer remain brilliant, the right with a few very light pinprick pits. The straps retain 97% original blue with light wear on the high edges and contact points. The checkered hard rubber Rampant Colt American Eagle grips rate excellent, they are scratch-numbered to the gun. The revolver functions well with tight lockup and remains an attractive ''second Jenny'' SAA. (3B9740-47) {C&R} (1500/2000)
serial #71070SA, .357 Magnum, 4 3/4'' barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel and ejector rod housing retain about 95% original blue showing muzzle wear and wear ...morealong the outside of the housing. The cylinder shows more wear, perhaps 90% original blue remaining, the balance a smooth pewter patina with light rotational rings. The frame retains about 98% original vibrant color case-hardening, muting in spots, a silvery pewter on the left side of the recoil lug and loading gate. The trigger and hammer retain excellent original blue and the bright-polished sides of the hammer remain brilliant, the right with a few very light pinprick pits. The straps retain 97% original blue with light wear on the high edges and contact points. The checkered hard rubber Rampant Colt American Eagle grips rate excellent, they are scratch-numbered to the gun. The revolver functions well with tight lockup and remains an attractive ''second Jenny'' SAA. (3B9740-47) {C&R} (1500/2000)

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Colt Second-Generation Single Action Army Revolver

Colt Second-Generation Single Action Army Revolver

Lot # 146 (Sale Order: 146 of 915)      

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serial #46696S8, .357 Magnum, 5 1/2'' barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel and ejector rod housing retain about 95% original blue with wear at the left side of the muzzle and along the outer edge of the ejector rod housing, with a small spot of light surface oxidation beneath the roll mark. Cylinder retains a similar amount of original blue showing light rotational marks and even wear. The frame retains about 97% original color case-hardening which is quite vivid in spots, with silvering and the tiniest pinprick pits on the left side recoil shield and one small spot of light pitting a top the frame; the loading gate has toned to a plum brown and pewter case-hardened patina. Trigger and hammer show excellent original blue with the bright-polished sides of the hammer showing some very light remnants of oxidation. The straps have toned to pewter with a bit of wear on the interior of the triggerguard and a couple flaked spots at its front extension. The checkered hard rubber Rampant Colt grips rate excellent and are scratch-numbered to the gun on their interior. The gun functions very well mechanically with tight lockup. A very usable second-generation SAA that is still very collectible. (3B9740-49) {C&R} (1200/1800)
serial #46696S8, .357 Magnum, 5 1/2'' barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel and ejector rod housing retain about 95% original blue with wear at the left side of...more the muzzle and along the outer edge of the ejector rod housing, with a small spot of light surface oxidation beneath the roll mark. Cylinder retains a similar amount of original blue showing light rotational marks and even wear. The frame retains about 97% original color case-hardening which is quite vivid in spots, with silvering and the tiniest pinprick pits on the left side recoil shield and one small spot of light pitting a top the frame; the loading gate has toned to a plum brown and pewter case-hardened patina. Trigger and hammer show excellent original blue with the bright-polished sides of the hammer showing some very light remnants of oxidation. The straps have toned to pewter with a bit of wear on the interior of the triggerguard and a couple flaked spots at its front extension. The checkered hard rubber Rampant Colt grips rate excellent and are scratch-numbered to the gun on their interior. The gun functions very well mechanically with tight lockup. A very usable second-generation SAA that is still very collectible. (3B9740-49) {C&R} (1200/1800)

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Sharps Cartridge Converted Carbine

Sharps Cartridge Converted Carbine

Lot # 147 (Sale Order: 147 of 915)      

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(numbered ''26'' on interior of frame and underside of barrel), 50-70 Govt., 20 1/2'' three groove barrel with a very good bore showing sharp rifling but with scattered pitting. An interesting arm, the top tang shows no remnants nor evidence of ever having had a serial number applied, nor can any marking be discerned on the barrel. All of the metal surfaces are a dull gunmetal gray patina with light overall soft surface oxidation. There are remnants of the left side patent marking while the right side lock markings remain crisp and there are the scant remnants of a cartouche on the left of the stock above the sling ring bar. The lock retains the priming mechanism cuts so is clearly not post-war commercial. The buttstock rates very good with the expected light dings and handling marks from the years, the forend showing more wear, a bit of dark oxidation staining leaching in from the forend screw escutcheon and a prominent sharp-edged ding at left side of forend tip. The sling ring bar is intact however there are no original sights present, with a dovetailed front bead style and simple flat-top sporting rear affixed to the barrel. The mechanism seems to function well mechanically although a number of the parts show impact marks, which would suggest someone hammered the breech open at some point, the block, top of firing pin and the adjacent spots of the frame show impact marks where someone purposefully struck the action, the leading edge of the lockplate at the priming mechanism is a bit rounded over from this. It would appear as though the two top tang screws are replacements and the barrel does show some moderate tool marks from someone attempting to remove it at some point, and a number of the screw heads show slot damage. The gun has an overall very attractive antique look to it and remains an interesting example piece whose true pedigree may come to light with some research. (39738-222) {ANTIQUE} [Kris Congdon Collection] (1200/1800)
(numbered ''26'' on interior of frame and underside of barrel), 50-70 Govt., 20 1/2'' three groove barrel with a very good bore showing sharp rifling but with scattered p...moreitting. An interesting arm, the top tang shows no remnants nor evidence of ever having had a serial number applied, nor can any marking be discerned on the barrel. All of the metal surfaces are a dull gunmetal gray patina with light overall soft surface oxidation. There are remnants of the left side patent marking while the right side lock markings remain crisp and there are the scant remnants of a cartouche on the left of the stock above the sling ring bar. The lock retains the priming mechanism cuts so is clearly not post-war commercial. The buttstock rates very good with the expected light dings and handling marks from the years, the forend showing more wear, a bit of dark oxidation staining leaching in from the forend screw escutcheon and a prominent sharp-edged ding at left side of forend tip. The sling ring bar is intact however there are no original sights present, with a dovetailed front bead style and simple flat-top sporting rear affixed to the barrel. The mechanism seems to function well mechanically although a number of the parts show impact marks, which would suggest someone hammered the breech open at some point, the block, top of firing pin and the adjacent spots of the frame show impact marks where someone purposefully struck the action, the leading edge of the lockplate at the priming mechanism is a bit rounded over from this. It would appear as though the two top tang screws are replacements and the barrel does show some moderate tool marks from someone attempting to remove it at some point, and a number of the screw heads show slot damage. The gun has an overall very attractive antique look to it and remains an interesting example piece whose true pedigree may come to light with some research. (39738-222) {ANTIQUE} [Kris Congdon Collection] (1200/1800)

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Custom Winchester Model 42 Slide Action Shotgun

Custom Winchester Model 42 Slide Action Shotgun

Lot # 148 (Sale Order: 148 of 915)      

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serial #108706, 410 bore, 26'' custom Simmons Gun Specialties ventilated rib barrel choked (and marked) cylinder with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 95-97% Simmons Gun Specialties post-rib installation blue, the wear due to forend rub and fading on the high edges and contact points. Possibly upgraded at the time of the installation, the carrier and bolt both show engine turning, each with operational wear from the years but with prominent swirls still visible. The checkered pistolgrip American walnut stock and extended semi-beavertail style checkered forearm rate fine to very fine with only light scattered handling marks, a bit more prominent on the butt, with a 13 3/4'' length of pull to the ribbed ventilated Winchester recoil pad. The wide target rib features a half moon style white bead mid-rib sight and a glowworm orange front, very similar to the Ithaca raybar beads, with a nice milled-in rib extension on the receiver. The arm seems to function well mechanically, occasionally the bolt will drop down when the barrel assembly is taken down, but it otherwise seems to function very well. Really a super, usable, vintage skeet or upland Model 42 appearing in a very deluxe or skeet configuration. (39735-2) {C&R} (1200/1800)
serial #108706, 410 bore, 26'' custom Simmons Gun Specialties ventilated rib barrel choked (and marked) cylinder with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain a...morebout 95-97% Simmons Gun Specialties post-rib installation blue, the wear due to forend rub and fading on the high edges and contact points. Possibly upgraded at the time of the installation, the carrier and bolt both show engine turning, each with operational wear from the years but with prominent swirls still visible. The checkered pistolgrip American walnut stock and extended semi-beavertail style checkered forearm rate fine to very fine with only light scattered handling marks, a bit more prominent on the butt, with a 13 3/4'' length of pull to the ribbed ventilated Winchester recoil pad. The wide target rib features a half moon style white bead mid-rib sight and a glowworm orange front, very similar to the Ithaca raybar beads, with a nice milled-in rib extension on the receiver. The arm seems to function well mechanically, occasionally the bolt will drop down when the barrel assembly is taken down, but it otherwise seems to function very well. Really a super, usable, vintage skeet or upland Model 42 appearing in a very deluxe or skeet configuration. (39735-2) {C&R} (1200/1800)

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Santina Bernardelli Sidelock Double Ejectorgun

Santina Bernardelli Sidelock Double Ejectorgun

Lot # 149 (Sale Order: 149 of 915)      

Low Estimate: 1,200High Estimate: 1,800
serial #25998, 20 ga., 26'' barrels choked about improved cylinder and light modified (.006'' and .010'' constriction), with bright excellent bores (appearing factory back bored with a .630'' diameter bore). The barrels retain about 97% original blue, the loss is due to some even fading and light wear showing a few minor dings and handling marks from the years and a tiny spot of pitting at the right of the muzzle. The tapered rib is neatly hand matted and file cut and there are light engraved bands at the breeches. A true seven pin sidelock, the lockplates retain about 98% original color case-hardening, the frame perhaps 95% showing wear to pewter on the carry point of the frame and the fences. There is wide open floral engraving with geometric bordering, each of the locks with dial-style cocking indicators and the checkered trigger retains nearly all its original gold plate. The checkered pistolgrip European walnut buttstock and beavertail style forend rate very good showing light dings and handling marks from the years and some nice grain figure, the forend showing more wear, scratches and a few more light dings. Length of pull to the 1'' ventilated Pachmayr recoil pad is 14 1/2'' with drops of 1 1/2'' and 2 7/8''. The gun locks up tight and features single non-selective mechanical trigger, automatic safety, ejectors and cocking indicators. Manufactured in 1972, this is a solid little Italian 20 bore ready for fall birds. (3B9740-15) {MODERN} (1200/1800)
serial #25998, 20 ga., 26'' barrels choked about improved cylinder and light modified (.006'' and .010'' constriction), with bright excellent bores (appearing factory bac...morek bored with a .630'' diameter bore). The barrels retain about 97% original blue, the loss is due to some even fading and light wear showing a few minor dings and handling marks from the years and a tiny spot of pitting at the right of the muzzle. The tapered rib is neatly hand matted and file cut and there are light engraved bands at the breeches. A true seven pin sidelock, the lockplates retain about 98% original color case-hardening, the frame perhaps 95% showing wear to pewter on the carry point of the frame and the fences. There is wide open floral engraving with geometric bordering, each of the locks with dial-style cocking indicators and the checkered trigger retains nearly all its original gold plate. The checkered pistolgrip European walnut buttstock and beavertail style forend rate very good showing light dings and handling marks from the years and some nice grain figure, the forend showing more wear, scratches and a few more light dings. Length of pull to the 1'' ventilated Pachmayr recoil pad is 14 1/2'' with drops of 1 1/2'' and 2 7/8''. The gun locks up tight and features single non-selective mechanical trigger, automatic safety, ejectors and cocking indicators. Manufactured in 1972, this is a solid little Italian 20 bore ready for fall birds. (3B9740-15) {MODERN} (1200/1800)

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Parker DH Boxlock Double Shotgun

Parker DH Boxlock Double Shotgun

Lot # 150 (Sale Order: 150 of 915)      

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serial #107938, 12 ga. (2 1/2'') on No. 1 1/2 frame, 28'' Damascus steel barrels choked improved cylinder and full with bright excellent bores. The barrels show a lovely diminutive star pattern their full length showing widely scattered spots of oxidation here and there and a bit of fading in the carry area above the forend. The frame shows typical excellent quality scroll D-Grade engraving with dogs-on-point left and right, with a covey of quail on the belly, retaining perhaps 40-50% original color case-hardening which is muting and toning but with colors in the area beneath the fences and on the triggerplate. The checkered capped pistolgrip American walnut buttstock rates fine with some lovely grain figure in the area of the butt, a bit of older added finish many years ago and an oval silver monogram plate along the toeline which is un-engraved, showing the expected light handling marks that come from the years. The length of pull to the skeleton butt is 13 1/2'' with drops of 1 9/16'' and 2 3/4''. The splinter style forend rates very good, the mullered borders on the checkered panels somewhat filled. The arm locks up tight on face with the top lever just right of center and seems to function well mechanically. A very usable DH grade that should perform well afield while still retaining its investment potential. (3B9768-10) {C&R} (1200/1800)
serial #107938, 12 ga. (2 1/2'') on No. 1 1/2 frame, 28'' Damascus steel barrels choked improved cylinder and full with bright excellent bores. The barrels show a lovely ...morediminutive star pattern their full length showing widely scattered spots of oxidation here and there and a bit of fading in the carry area above the forend. The frame shows typical excellent quality scroll D-Grade engraving with dogs-on-point left and right, with a covey of quail on the belly, retaining perhaps 40-50% original color case-hardening which is muting and toning but with colors in the area beneath the fences and on the triggerplate. The checkered capped pistolgrip American walnut buttstock rates fine with some lovely grain figure in the area of the butt, a bit of older added finish many years ago and an oval silver monogram plate along the toeline which is un-engraved, showing the expected light handling marks that come from the years. The length of pull to the skeleton butt is 13 1/2'' with drops of 1 9/16'' and 2 3/4''. The splinter style forend rates very good, the mullered borders on the checkered panels somewhat filled. The arm locks up tight on face with the top lever just right of center and seems to function well mechanically. A very usable DH grade that should perform well afield while still retaining its investment potential. (3B9768-10) {C&R} (1200/1800)

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