.38 caliber, 29" octagon barrel turned at muzzle for starter and with a bright excellent bore. This is a lovely Hilliard rifle, perhaps the finest we have ever offered. When one hears the name Hilliard, likely the image that comes to mind is of an underhammer rifle of which he made many. He also made traditional rifles with back action and front action locks. This example features a back action lock and is German silver mounted and engraved. The top left flat of the barrel is marked "D.H. HILLIARD / CORNISH, / N.H.", "CAST-STEEL" and is serial numbered "1609". The bottom flat under stock is marked "62 G.H. NUTT 2" and on left bottom flat just ahead of breech "ALLEN THURBER & CO / CAST-STEEL". The lock shows simple scroll with shaded background along with a simple an endearing border pattern. The top of the barrel shows light scroll ahead of rear barrel sight and the top surface of the long tang sight is engraved with large loose scroll which is reminiscent of the loose scroll engraving found on Dutton rifles which were made in Jaffrey, NH. The fancy round German silver patchbox is engraved as is the finger spur triggerguard, sideplate, buttplate, toeplate and wedge escutcheons. The forend tip is of pewter and it is also engraved. The barrel breech shows light engraving, as does the tang, and the outer surface of the bolster shows light scroll. All engraving is clean and somewhat folky and endearing and is what we would expect to see on a 19th century New Hampshire made gun. The rifle is equipped with double set triggers which function properly however the hammer does not quite hold on full cock. The condition of the rifle is excellent with the barrel retaining 75% evenly thinning original blue finish overall. The lock shows lots of original color case-hardened finish which has softened slightly but has a nice appearance. All iron surfaces remain smooth and free of pitting. The stock is of very nicely figured American black walnut and features a lovely shadowline cheekpiece with plain oval German silver monogram plate at center. The stock rates excellent with 95% original finish remaining and with just normal light handling marks most prevalent on the left side. The rifle is sighted with a globe front, open sporting rear with elevator and a long cantilevered tang sight with sliding elevator which engages hand cut adjustment grooves filed across the tang. A simple hickory ramrod is present beneath barrel. All furniture fits beautifully, the cheekpiece inlay being the exception as it is lifting slightly. This rifle is illustrated in Ned Robert's famous work The Muzzle-Loading Cap Lock Rifle on page 152. This is an extremely fine Hilliard rifle, certainly among the finest remaining examples of his work. (1E9670-114) {ANTIQUE} [David & Lore Squier Collection] (3500/5500)

serial #464 8, 44-77 Remington, 34" part round part octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore. This rifle is in spectacular condition and features all matching numbers. The barrel is marked with the "E. REMINGTON & SONS" address and is caliber marked on bottom of round section ahead of forend "44S". The action shows proper six-line patent dates which are crisp with raised metal around each letter. The barrel retains about 95% original blue with a little light oxidation staining but with nice edges and a deep rich color. The action retains 95% original color case-hardened finish which remains quite vivid with a little very light scattered oxidation staining present. The checkered pistolgrip buttstock and smooth forend rate excellent plus with virtually all of their original finish, nice raised grain feel and crisp checkering. The pistolgrip is the curved style with ebony insert. The rifle is sighted with a windgauge front with spirit level, there is no provision for a rear barrel sight and a long-range folding Vernier tang mounted peepsight is present. This rifle shows very little use, everything fits perfectly, screwheads are clean with lots of blue. An extremely handsome, high condition and investment grade Remington Long Range Creedmoor Rifle. (1D9670-90) {ANTIQUE} [David & Lore Squier Collection] (7000/9000)

serial #420858, 25-35 WCF, 20'' barrel with a near excellent bore showing very minor frosting, almost not worth a mention. The barrel and tube of this 1908-manufactured carbine retain perhaps 97-98% original blue with some faint thinning at the breech and some other tiny blemishes, the bands show the typical wear to dull silver from the years. The action retains near 95% original blue with thinning to gunmetal along the edges and high points with faint freckles, the blue remains very strong on the flats and along the top tang. There are the expected light blemishes and a tiny rub from the ring, and the lever and buttplate have toned to dull silver, but there are copious amounts of strong blue found throughout; we should all look this good at 112 years old. The smooth walnut buttstock and forend are very good as lightly-cleaned with the typical signs of handling, they are both structurally-sound with a nice tight fit, and wood still proud of the metal along the bottom tang and receiver. The carbine is equipped with a graduated ladder rear sight and a blade with bead front sight. A great old small bore Winchester with tons of original metal finish and a perfectly serviceable bore. (22C9721-5) {C&R} (2000/3000)

serial #70501, 45-70, 26" octagon barrel with full magazine and an excellent bore. This rifle features perhaps the most brilliant original color case-hardened action that we have ever sold. The rifle is marked with assembly code on side of tang "445 XX" with matching "405" in top tang inlet of stock and on inside toe of buttplate. The barrel and magazine show evidence of poor storage with some areas of old oxidation and some patches of pitting, mostly beyond the forend. The barrel retains about 95% original blue finish overall with some patches of old light oxidation staining and with a nickel size patch of moderate pitting near the magazine hanger with a couple other scattered patches as well. The magazine tube is a medium brown also showing patches of oxidation and pitting. The condition of the balance of the rifle is truly spectacular. The action shows 98% brilliant original color case-hardened finish with just a little fading on the belly, the sides are extremely rich. The bolt retains 95% original finish with one area of loss which also has a patch of light pitting, the loading gate retains 99% original blue. The hammer and lever show strong original color case-hardening. The checkered pistolgrip buttstock and forend show beautiful figure and retain 95% original finish with sharp, clean checkering. The toeline of the stock is equipped with a factory sling base, oddly there is no corresponding forward stud or evidence where one ever was. The steel crescent buttplate shows nice faded color overall. The rifle is equipped with its original sporting sights. Factory records list the gun as a Rifle, 45/70, octagon, plain trigger, checkered stock, sling and swivels. The gun was received in the warehouse on October 21, 1892 and shipped the next day. This is an extremely handsome Winchester rifle with breathtaking case color. (1D9693-10) {ANTIQUE} (12,000/18,000)