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Auction No. 128 - Session 1

Auction No. 128 - Session 1

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Auction No. 128 - Session 1

Auction No. 128 - Session 1

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Superb Percussion Double Fowler by John Mullin of New York

Superb Percussion Double Fowler by John Mullin of New York

Lot # 26 (Sale Order: 26 of 601)      

Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 3,000
Description Update 11/17/2020: Small scuff on top left barrel near muzzle

12 bore, 29" barrels with bright excellent bores. This double is a standard grade, unembellished and remains in virtually brand-new condition. Each lockplate is engraved "JOHN MULLIN", the top rib of barrel is marked "JOHN MULLIN NEW YORK". The barrels show Birmingham proofs on their undersides and retain 97% original brown with vivid damascus pattern their entire length. The locks, barrel breeches and tang retain 95% original color case-hardened finish which remains quite vivid. The triggerguard and buttplate also show lots of original color case-hardened finish which is just fading slightly. The checkered straight grip walnut stock shows some figure and rates excellent with 95% original finish remaining and with very crisp checkering. There is one small chip in the edge of the forend on the left side and a ding in the right center of butt. The original rosewood ramrod is present beneath barrel and all screw heads are properly indexed and untouched. John Mullin is thought to have been the uncle of Patrick Mullin, another New York maker who made similar guns. He advertised that he built guns of equal quality as the imports, looking at this gun, he was speaking of British guns and this gun is a testament to that claim. Wood to metal fit is superb. A near mint, plain Jane 19th century New York double fowler. (1E9670-168) {ANTIQUE} [David & Lore Squier Collection] (2000/3000)

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Very Fine New York State Percussion Double Rifle by Smith

Very Fine New York State Percussion Double Rifle by Smith

Lot # 27 (Sale Order: 27 of 601)      

Low Estimate: 2,500High Estimate: 4,000
.42 cal, 32'' round barrels showing bright near excellent bores which show only a few sparsely scattered spots of light oxidation or perhaps a spot or two of light pitting. The barrels remain wonderful retaining nearly all of their original plum brown finish showing only some light rub wear or handling marks from the years, with the oddly scattered spots of oxidation interspersed here or there. The original shallow dovetail front sight has been replaced with a simple brass blade, there is a silver inlaid gradient scale ahead of the dovetail, likely which once held a ''pointer front'' front sight, the rear is a semi-buckhorn with shallow v-notch and the rib is engraved in fancy script ''F Smith''. The fancy swirled bolsters show some remnants of case-hardening with a light spray of open foliate scroll on the rib, the long tang similarly embellished with a vacant hole for a no-longer-present tang sight. Both lockplates and hammers are a very pleasing smooth tarnished pewter patina and feature light filigree borderline engraving with very simple open scroll front and rear, game birds left and right and ''Smith'' engraved in fancy open script. The hammers show the lightest foliate engraving with dolphin's heads at their noses, the cap deflection skirts neatly relieved by the maker for their entire front half, the rear half acting as skirts deflecting the caps from the shooters eye. The tailpipe is lightly engraved German silver and the dovetail front extension and bow of the single spur guard show some very light scroll as well. This continues on the toeplate, the grip flourish and the tang of the crescent butt. The rifle is stocked in American black walnut, the stock rating excellent with much original varnish and only light handling marks and dings from field use. It features a nice pendulum-style right side patchbox with very light engraving and an eagle on the lid, the left side with an interesting German silver inlay of an eagle, and what is likely a lion, peeking out from behind the federal shield, this atop the square-bottom cheekpiece. The rifle is equipped with double set triggers which seem to function well, the locks are single-acting and will not cock if the trigger is not ''set''. If the trigger is set and both hammers are set to half cock, then set to full cock, when the trigger is tripped both will fire simultaneously. Other than these peculiarities, the locks seem to function well mechanically and what is likely a later replacement ramrod is included. Frederick Smith of Springport New York, in the area around Auburn, was active roughly 1852 perhaps around 1880. He was known as a very fine workman and this rifle is quality-made throughout and is constructed identically to other examples identified to, and known to be had have been made by him. A top-shelf New York State double rifle. (3B9670-83) {ANTIQUE} [David & Lore Squier Collection] (2500/4000)
.42 cal, 32'' round barrels showing bright near excellent bores which show only a few sparsely scattered spots of light oxidation or perhaps a spot or two of light pittin...moreg. The barrels remain wonderful retaining nearly all of their original plum brown finish showing only some light rub wear or handling marks from the years, with the oddly scattered spots of oxidation interspersed here or there. The original shallow dovetail front sight has been replaced with a simple brass blade, there is a silver inlaid gradient scale ahead of the dovetail, likely which once held a ''pointer front'' front sight, the rear is a semi-buckhorn with shallow v-notch and the rib is engraved in fancy script ''F Smith''. The fancy swirled bolsters show some remnants of case-hardening with a light spray of open foliate scroll on the rib, the long tang similarly embellished with a vacant hole for a no-longer-present tang sight. Both lockplates and hammers are a very pleasing smooth tarnished pewter patina and feature light filigree borderline engraving with very simple open scroll front and rear, game birds left and right and ''Smith'' engraved in fancy open script. The hammers show the lightest foliate engraving with dolphin's heads at their noses, the cap deflection skirts neatly relieved by the maker for their entire front half, the rear half acting as skirts deflecting the caps from the shooters eye. The tailpipe is lightly engraved German silver and the dovetail front extension and bow of the single spur guard show some very light scroll as well. This continues on the toeplate, the grip flourish and the tang of the crescent butt. The rifle is stocked in American black walnut, the stock rating excellent with much original varnish and only light handling marks and dings from field use. It features a nice pendulum-style right side patchbox with very light engraving and an eagle on the lid, the left side with an interesting German silver inlay of an eagle, and what is likely a lion, peeking out from behind the federal shield, this atop the square-bottom cheekpiece. The rifle is equipped with double set triggers which seem to function well, the locks are single-acting and will not cock if the trigger is not ''set''. If the trigger is set and both hammers are set to half cock, then set to full cock, when the trigger is tripped both will fire simultaneously. Other than these peculiarities, the locks seem to function well mechanically and what is likely a later replacement ramrod is included. Frederick Smith of Springport New York, in the area around Auburn, was active roughly 1852 perhaps around 1880. He was known as a very fine workman and this rifle is quality-made throughout and is constructed identically to other examples identified to, and known to be had have been made by him. A top-shelf New York State double rifle. (3B9670-83) {ANTIQUE} [David & Lore Squier Collection] (2500/4000)

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Stunning Exhibition Quality Early Remington Rolling Block No. 1 Sporting Rifle

Stunning Exhibition Quality Early Remington Rolling Block No. 1 Sporting Rifle

Lot # 28 (Sale Order: 28 of 601)      

Low Estimate: 10,000High Estimate: 20,000

.43 Spanish, 30" part round part octagon barrel with a bright minty bore. This is a very interesting and extremely fine Remington Rolling Block rifle that appears to be unfired. The rifle has unique features including a steel cleaning rod mounted beneath barrel and an unusual frame with scallops to front and rear. The only markings on the rifle appear on the top tang "REMINGTON'S ILION, N.Y. U.S.A. / PAT. MAY 3d NOV 15th 1864 APRIL 17th 1868". The barrel shows London proofs and has a wonderful knurled ring at the transition from octagon to round. The elegantly shaped action is engraved in lovely relief intertwining scroll with beautifully executed and varying borders. The right side of the frame shows a coat of arms that is yet to be identified but depicts standing winged and hoofed animals at either side of a heraldic crest which shows tridents within the crest and crossed above the crest. The engraving is in full coverage including the breechblock, hammer, buttplate tang, forend tip and the barrel, both at breech section and at muzzle. The barrel engraving is on the octagon section and features borders with loose scroll which is tastefully executed. The cleaning rod fits snugly in a full-length channel neatly soldered to the bottom of the barrel with two thimbles holding the rod. The rod threads into a stud in the front of the action and features a slotted jag style tip. The condition of the rifle is superb with 99% original blue remaining on the barrel. The action retains 99% original color case-hardened finish with very crisp engraving. The face of the breechblock still shows vivid color with no evidence of firing a cartridge. The rifle is equipped with a factory adjustable single set trigger which is slightly gummy but seems to function properly. The walnut stock and forend are beautifully figured and retain 99% of their original finish overall. The rifle is sighted with a Lyman hunting front and Remington combination rear sight. This rifle is featured in Roy Marcot's Remington Rolling Block Sporting and Target Rifles on pages 120 & 121 where it is heavily illustrated and described. Marcot seems uncertain, as are we, as to whether this is rifle was finished here or in Europe. The rifle wears American black walnut stocks, factory sights and trigger, yet the barrel treatment at the transition is highly unusual for a Remington. There are no assembly numbers on any of the stocks or tangs, the barrel is completely unnumbered and unmarked. The question is, was this finished in this style by Remington or was it embellished and finished in Europe. The lack of assembly numbers indicates it is a special rifle that was being worked on individually. The frame is specially shaped and the stocks are American. Remington employed and contracted with some of the very finest engravers of the 19th century, many of whom were immigrants who mastered their craft in Europe. One thing is certain, this is an extremely fine, highly embellished Remington Rolling Block made for an important person or event. A stellar Remington Rolling Block rifle worthy of the finest Remington Collection. (1G9790-66) {ANTIQUE} [Bob Borcherdt Collection] (10,000/20,000)

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Percussion Halfstock Sporting And Target Rifle Two Barrel Set by Nathaniel Whitmore

Percussion Halfstock Sporting And Target Rifle Two Barrel Set by Nathaniel Whitmore

Lot # 29 (Sale Order: 29 of 601)      

Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 5,000
.36 cal, 25 1/2'' part octagon part round barrel with a bright excellent bore, with original false muzzle and brass starter and .46 cal 23 1/2'' part octagon part round barrel with a bright excellent smooth bore. Really a very fine rifle, as we have come to expect from Whitmore. The longer target and sporting barrel retains a fading original plum and blue-brown for most of its length, the faded or flaked spots now a pewter gray beneath the finish, the case-hardened breech showing much original color and light engraving. Sighted with a globe front sight with diminutive lollipop insert, fire-blued flat-top u-notch sporting rear with step elevator and a lollipop-style fire blued tang sight, the left diagonal flat is marked ''N Whitmore/Cast Steel''. There is a nice turned medial at the point of transition with an additional smaller grooved band and the under rib shows some sparsely scattered light pitting which is unobtrusive. The second barrel shows 98% excellent quality restored plum brown with some light open loose engraving surrounding the simple bead style front sight with a bit more near the single engraved medial at the point of transition, and a bit more at the case-hardened engraved hooked breech. The top flat shows two extremely professionally-filled dovetails with two small filled holes near the breech, all four very neatly camouflaged, and is marked ''N Whitmore'' with a bit of light engraving on the nipple bolster. The back action lock and hammer retain some nice smoky color case-hardening with open flowing foliate scroll and vertical line background accented shading, the same treatment on the full-length long upper tang. The rifle features German silver hardware with a sparsely engraved nosecap, tailpipe, square-bottom single spur triggerguard with the same wide open scroll, repeated on the toeplate, and tang of the crescent buttplate. The triggerplate shows strong pale fire blue in the protected areas, flaked in the front extension ahead of the guard, with a bit of nice engraving there as well. The arm is stocked in American black walnut, the stock proper rating excellent with some nice crackling finish and only light handling marks from the years, with a small repaired crack at the left front of nosecap. It features a nice pendulum-shaped German silver patchbox with open loose scroll and similar engraving on the oval German silver inlay on the rounded left side cheekpiece. The lock is crisp and mechanically functional and the rifle has a single set trigger which operates properly (currently the spring is too weak to drop the hammer but the set feature works properly). The rifle comes cased in what is possibly its original walnut case with faded pinkish baize lining. On the interior is an appropriate brass single cavity bullet mould, a bullet swage, couple of small tools, a patch cutter and a nice nipple wrench that also has two turnscrew inserts which fit into the hollow handle (the lid of the handle is a later replacement as well). Also included are an assortment of cast projectiles, they are 36 caliber picket-style bullets which appear to have come from the included mould and are likely unswaged; two ramrods are included, one appears to be original, the other a later replacement. It is likely that the shorter smoothbore barrel was in the midst of restoration, no doubt the consignor was likely going to have that barrel relined to the same caliber as the longer target-length barrel, it likely having been the ''field'' barrel for this rifle back in the day. A very handsome Nathaniel Whitmore two-barrel rifle with some nice correct accessories. (3C9670-5) {ANTIQUE} [David & Lore Squier Collection] (3000/5000)
.36 cal, 25 1/2'' part octagon part round barrel with a bright excellent bore, with original false muzzle and brass starter and .46 cal 23 1/2'' part octagon part round b...morearrel with a bright excellent smooth bore. Really a very fine rifle, as we have come to expect from Whitmore. The longer target and sporting barrel retains a fading original plum and blue-brown for most of its length, the faded or flaked spots now a pewter gray beneath the finish, the case-hardened breech showing much original color and light engraving. Sighted with a globe front sight with diminutive lollipop insert, fire-blued flat-top u-notch sporting rear with step elevator and a lollipop-style fire blued tang sight, the left diagonal flat is marked ''N Whitmore/Cast Steel''. There is a nice turned medial at the point of transition with an additional smaller grooved band and the under rib shows some sparsely scattered light pitting which is unobtrusive. The second barrel shows 98% excellent quality restored plum brown with some light open loose engraving surrounding the simple bead style front sight with a bit more near the single engraved medial at the point of transition, and a bit more at the case-hardened engraved hooked breech. The top flat shows two extremely professionally-filled dovetails with two small filled holes near the breech, all four very neatly camouflaged, and is marked ''N Whitmore'' with a bit of light engraving on the nipple bolster. The back action lock and hammer retain some nice smoky color case-hardening with open flowing foliate scroll and vertical line background accented shading, the same treatment on the full-length long upper tang. The rifle features German silver hardware with a sparsely engraved nosecap, tailpipe, square-bottom single spur triggerguard with the same wide open scroll, repeated on the toeplate, and tang of the crescent buttplate. The triggerplate shows strong pale fire blue in the protected areas, flaked in the front extension ahead of the guard, with a bit of nice engraving there as well. The arm is stocked in American black walnut, the stock proper rating excellent with some nice crackling finish and only light handling marks from the years, with a small repaired crack at the left front of nosecap. It features a nice pendulum-shaped German silver patchbox with open loose scroll and similar engraving on the oval German silver inlay on the rounded left side cheekpiece. The lock is crisp and mechanically functional and the rifle has a single set trigger which operates properly (currently the spring is too weak to drop the hammer but the set feature works properly). The rifle comes cased in what is possibly its original walnut case with faded pinkish baize lining. On the interior is an appropriate brass single cavity bullet mould, a bullet swage, couple of small tools, a patch cutter and a nice nipple wrench that also has two turnscrew inserts which fit into the hollow handle (the lid of the handle is a later replacement as well). Also included are an assortment of cast projectiles, they are 36 caliber picket-style bullets which appear to have come from the included mould and are likely unswaged; two ramrods are included, one appears to be original, the other a later replacement. It is likely that the shorter smoothbore barrel was in the midst of restoration, no doubt the consignor was likely going to have that barrel relined to the same caliber as the longer target-length barrel, it likely having been the ''field'' barrel for this rifle back in the day. A very handsome Nathaniel Whitmore two-barrel rifle with some nice correct accessories. (3C9670-5) {ANTIQUE} [David & Lore Squier Collection] (3000/5000)

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Excellent U.S. Model 1871 Army Rolling Block Pistol by Remington

Excellent U.S. Model 1871 Army Rolling Block Pistol by Remington

Lot # 30 (Sale Order: 30 of 601)      

Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 5,000
serial #4171, 50 CF, 8" round barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel of this lovely pistol retains about 96% original blue showing some sparsely scattered light freckling, minor silvering at the muzzle and toning to a pleasant plum-brown patina under bright light. The action retains about 98% lovely vibrant case-hardened colors showing some scattered very fine mild freckling and perhaps some faint muting along the tangs. The hammer, breechblock and pin retainer remain bright showing just a hint of mild brown freckling along the top of the hammer and breechblock spur, while the small parts retain almost all of their brilliant fire blue and straw finishes. The Remington's Ilion address and patent dates along the left side frame remain crisp and clear, the left side also with proper "P" and "S" proof marks. The smooth walnut grip and forend remain in excellent condition retaining most of their arsenal oil finish and showing just a few tiny dings or light handling marks. The grip is stamp-numbered matching the frame and retains a wonderful crisp "CRS" inspector cartouche on the left side. The action may require a little attention as the breechblock does not quite retract all of the way, perhaps requiring a thorough cleaning, and the hammer otherwise functions crisply. This is a lovely Army pistol for the advanced Remington or U.S. martial collection. (13C9670-182) {ANTIQUE} [David & Lore Squier Collection] (3000/5000)
serial #4171, 50 CF, 8" round barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel of this lovely pistol retains about 96% original blue showing some sparsely scattered light ...morefreckling, minor silvering at the muzzle and toning to a pleasant plum-brown patina under bright light. The action retains about 98% lovely vibrant case-hardened colors showing some scattered very fine mild freckling and perhaps some faint muting along the tangs. The hammer, breechblock and pin retainer remain bright showing just a hint of mild brown freckling along the top of the hammer and breechblock spur, while the small parts retain almost all of their brilliant fire blue and straw finishes. The Remington's Ilion address and patent dates along the left side frame remain crisp and clear, the left side also with proper "P" and "S" proof marks. The smooth walnut grip and forend remain in excellent condition retaining most of their arsenal oil finish and showing just a few tiny dings or light handling marks. The grip is stamp-numbered matching the frame and retains a wonderful crisp "CRS" inspector cartouche on the left side. The action may require a little attention as the breechblock does not quite retract all of the way, perhaps requiring a thorough cleaning, and the hammer otherwise functions crisply. This is a lovely Army pistol for the advanced Remington or U.S. martial collection. (13C9670-182) {ANTIQUE} [David & Lore Squier Collection] (3000/5000)

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Lovely Factory Engraved New York Contract Remington Rolling Block Rifle

Lovely Factory Engraved New York Contract Remington Rolling Block Rifle

Lot # 31 (Sale Order: 31 of 601)      

Low Estimate: 4,000High Estimate: 6,000
50-70, 36" round barrel with a very good bore that shows one area of pitting This rifle features beautiful full coverage relief floral scroll engraving on the action with intertwining scrolls, crosshatching and flower blossoms. There is a large sunburst on the ring of the action and sections of scroll on the top of the barrel at breech, rear sight, between top two bands, above top band and there is a sunburst around the front sight. The engraving also appears on the buttplate tang, hammer, breechblock and barrel bands. The rifle was finished in full nickel with about 15% original nickel on the barrel with the balance showing an even medium gray brown patina. The action shows perhaps 90% original nickel plated finish which has just dulled slightly and has a wonderful appearance. The buttplate is similar to the barrel in condition. The plain walnut stocks rate about very good with 75% original finish remaining and numerous handling marks, scratches and dings. This is a very handsome and rare factory engraved New York State Contract Rolling Block Rifle. (1F9670-350) {ANTIQUE} [David & Lore Squier Collection] (4000/6000)
50-70, 36" round barrel with a very good bore that shows one area of pitting This rifle features beautiful full coverage relief floral scroll engraving on the action with...more intertwining scrolls, crosshatching and flower blossoms. There is a large sunburst on the ring of the action and sections of scroll on the top of the barrel at breech, rear sight, between top two bands, above top band and there is a sunburst around the front sight. The engraving also appears on the buttplate tang, hammer, breechblock and barrel bands. The rifle was finished in full nickel with about 15% original nickel on the barrel with the balance showing an even medium gray brown patina. The action shows perhaps 90% original nickel plated finish which has just dulled slightly and has a wonderful appearance. The buttplate is similar to the barrel in condition. The plain walnut stocks rate about very good with 75% original finish remaining and numerous handling marks, scratches and dings. This is a very handsome and rare factory engraved New York State Contract Rolling Block Rifle. (1F9670-350) {ANTIQUE} [David & Lore Squier Collection] (4000/6000)

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Very Fine & Scarce Remington Model 1891 Rolling Block Target Pistol with External Serial Number

Very Fine & Scarce Remington Model 1891 Rolling Block Target Pistol with External Serial Number

Lot # 32 (Sale Order: 32 of 601)      

Low Estimate: 2,500High Estimate: 4,000
serial #11730, 22 RF, 10" part round part octagon barrel with a bright very good plus bore showing a few sparsely scattered tiny pinprick pits and strong rifling throughout. The barrel of this pistol retains about 94% original blue with most of the loss due to a few scattered small areas of pinprick pitting and some light dings, more noticeable along the left side, along with some other more minor handling marks and faint toning to a pleasant plum-brown patina under bright light. The rear sight shows some light pinprick pitting and has toned to a dark blue-gray patina while the front sight base retains about 90% original bright fire blue. The action retains about 90% vibrant case-hardened colors muting to a pleasant silvery pewter patina along the tangs and high edges, along with some sparsely scattered areas of fine pinprick pits and mild brown freckling, mostly along the left side. The hammer and breechblock retain about 98% original bright blue showing a little mild edge and operational wear while the remaining small parts show strong fire blue and straw finishes with mild overall silvering. The forward frame screw head shows a little slot wear and has been very lightly dressed but this is unobtrusive. The E. Remington & Sons barrel address and seven patent dates on the left side frame remain crisp and clear and the serial number is stamped externally on the lower tang. The smooth walnut grip and forend are stamp-numbered to the gun and remain in very fine condition showing a strong oil finish having darkened from the years along with some mild edge wear and some scattered light handling marks. The barrel is matching the frame and the pistol is equipped with the proper German silver blade front sight and semi-buckhorn target rear. The half cock notch is worn but the action seems to function well mechanically at full cock. In Remington Rolling Block Pistols by Landskron, only three pistols were surveyed at the time of publishing with an external serial number (11724, 11725 and 11728). The author speculates that these examples were made prior to releasing the standard commercial model and thus represent prototypes of the 1891. An interesting variant for the astute Remington collector. (13C9670-466) {ANTIQUE} [David & Lore Squier Collection] (2500/4000)
serial #11730, 22 RF, 10" part round part octagon barrel with a bright very good plus bore showing a few sparsely scattered tiny pinprick pits and strong rifling througho...moreut. The barrel of this pistol retains about 94% original blue with most of the loss due to a few scattered small areas of pinprick pitting and some light dings, more noticeable along the left side, along with some other more minor handling marks and faint toning to a pleasant plum-brown patina under bright light. The rear sight shows some light pinprick pitting and has toned to a dark blue-gray patina while the front sight base retains about 90% original bright fire blue. The action retains about 90% vibrant case-hardened colors muting to a pleasant silvery pewter patina along the tangs and high edges, along with some sparsely scattered areas of fine pinprick pits and mild brown freckling, mostly along the left side. The hammer and breechblock retain about 98% original bright blue showing a little mild edge and operational wear while the remaining small parts show strong fire blue and straw finishes with mild overall silvering. The forward frame screw head shows a little slot wear and has been very lightly dressed but this is unobtrusive. The E. Remington & Sons barrel address and seven patent dates on the left side frame remain crisp and clear and the serial number is stamped externally on the lower tang. The smooth walnut grip and forend are stamp-numbered to the gun and remain in very fine condition showing a strong oil finish having darkened from the years along with some mild edge wear and some scattered light handling marks. The barrel is matching the frame and the pistol is equipped with the proper German silver blade front sight and semi-buckhorn target rear. The half cock notch is worn but the action seems to function well mechanically at full cock. In Remington Rolling Block Pistols by Landskron, only three pistols were surveyed at the time of publishing with an external serial number (11724, 11725 and 11728). The author speculates that these examples were made prior to releasing the standard commercial model and thus represent prototypes of the 1891. An interesting variant for the astute Remington collector. (13C9670-466) {ANTIQUE} [David & Lore Squier Collection] (2500/4000)

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Factory Engraved Remington New Model Police Cartridge-Converted Revolver

Factory Engraved Remington New Model Police Cartridge-Converted Revolver

Lot # 33 (Sale Order: 33 of 601)      

Low Estimate: 2,500High Estimate: 3,500
serial #6852, 22 RF, 3 1/2" octagon barrel with a bright near excellent bore. This revolver has been very nicely converted to 22, the barrel and chambers having been very neatly sleeved, the hammer nose modified with an extended firing pin and a new front sight fitted. The metal surfaces retain about 90% original nickel finish showing some overall light edge wear and mild flaking that is blending nicely with pewter gunmetal patina along with a few errant minor pinprick pits and some small dings along the sides of the barrel. The triggerguard retains about 50% silver finish flaking to a pleasant mild ocher patina and taking on a nice tarnish. The arm is factory embellished in nearly 90% coverage with very fine detailed foliate scrollwork and punch-dot shading along the sides and bow of the triggerguard, a large floral motif on the back side on either side of the hammer, five large starburst motifs along the cylinder and two smaller starbursts on front lower edge of the frame. The smooth rosewood grips remain in very fine condition showing generous flakes of original varnish, a few mild handling marks and the right panel with a very thin small repaired sliver at the heel. The grips are stamp-numbered matching the frame by assembly-number and also matching with pencil-numbered serial number. All other numbered parts are matching by either assembly or serial number. The action seems to function well mechanically with excellent timing and lock-up. A very handsome New Model Police with some wonderful factory engraving. (13C9857-23) {ANTIQUE} (2500/3500)
serial #6852, 22 RF, 3 1/2" octagon barrel with a bright near excellent bore. This revolver has been very nicely converted to 22, the barrel and chambers having been very...more neatly sleeved, the hammer nose modified with an extended firing pin and a new front sight fitted. The metal surfaces retain about 90% original nickel finish showing some overall light edge wear and mild flaking that is blending nicely with pewter gunmetal patina along with a few errant minor pinprick pits and some small dings along the sides of the barrel. The triggerguard retains about 50% silver finish flaking to a pleasant mild ocher patina and taking on a nice tarnish. The arm is factory embellished in nearly 90% coverage with very fine detailed foliate scrollwork and punch-dot shading along the sides and bow of the triggerguard, a large floral motif on the back side on either side of the hammer, five large starburst motifs along the cylinder and two smaller starbursts on front lower edge of the frame. The smooth rosewood grips remain in very fine condition showing generous flakes of original varnish, a few mild handling marks and the right panel with a very thin small repaired sliver at the heel. The grips are stamp-numbered matching the frame by assembly-number and also matching with pencil-numbered serial number. All other numbered parts are matching by either assembly or serial number. The action seems to function well mechanically with excellent timing and lock-up. A very handsome New Model Police with some wonderful factory engraving. (13C9857-23) {ANTIQUE} (2500/3500)

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British Silver Mounted Center Hammer Queen Anne Flintlock Pistol by Thomas Richards

British Silver Mounted Center Hammer Queen Anne Flintlock Pistol by Thomas Richards

Lot # 34 (Sale Order: 34 of 601)      

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.60 cal, 4 1/2'' cannon-belled barrel with a bright very fine smooth bore which shows a couple scattered spots of very light oxidation or light pinprick pitting. The metal surfaces are an overall pleasing pewter-gunmetal gray patina with some spotty brown oxidation staining here and there and a number of small impact marks around the junction of the barrel and the frame. The right side of the frame shows light open flowing scroll of very good quality with ''T Richards'' in riband, the left side with a martial panoply neatly engraved. Underside of the frame shows British proofs with the makers touch mark ''TR'' and there is light engraving at the rear of the actions tang and a small sunburst on the bow of the triggerguard. The bag shaped English walnut grip rates very fine to excellent with a very nice silver grotesque mask butt. It is toning to a nice soft pewter patina with all of the edges and details still remaining sharp. The grip has nice silver wire inlay atop the wrist in open scroll and fleur-de-lis patterns with the side flats neatly outlined in the same silver wire. Likely once part of a pair, the underside of the barrel and frame are each numbered ''1'' and the action seems to function well mechanically with a robust hammer spring. Thomas Richards was active roughly 1747-1784 and made high-quality pistols under the Royal warrant. Interestingly a brace of pistols marked ''T Richards London'' were captured by Ethan Allen at Ticonderoga from Capt. Delaplace, commander of the fort. (3B9654-12) {ANTIQUE} (1200/1800)
.60 cal, 4 1/2'' cannon-belled barrel with a bright very fine smooth bore which shows a couple scattered spots of very light oxidation or light pinprick pitting. The meta...morel surfaces are an overall pleasing pewter-gunmetal gray patina with some spotty brown oxidation staining here and there and a number of small impact marks around the junction of the barrel and the frame. The right side of the frame shows light open flowing scroll of very good quality with ''T Richards'' in riband, the left side with a martial panoply neatly engraved. Underside of the frame shows British proofs with the makers touch mark ''TR'' and there is light engraving at the rear of the actions tang and a small sunburst on the bow of the triggerguard. The bag shaped English walnut grip rates very fine to excellent with a very nice silver grotesque mask butt. It is toning to a nice soft pewter patina with all of the edges and details still remaining sharp. The grip has nice silver wire inlay atop the wrist in open scroll and fleur-de-lis patterns with the side flats neatly outlined in the same silver wire. Likely once part of a pair, the underside of the barrel and frame are each numbered ''1'' and the action seems to function well mechanically with a robust hammer spring. Thomas Richards was active roughly 1747-1784 and made high-quality pistols under the Royal warrant. Interestingly a brace of pistols marked ''T Richards London'' were captured by Ethan Allen at Ticonderoga from Capt. Delaplace, commander of the fort. (3B9654-12) {ANTIQUE} (1200/1800)

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Fine British Silver Mounted Flintlock Officer's Pistol by Griffin & Tow

Fine British Silver Mounted Flintlock Officer's Pistol by Griffin & Tow

Lot # 35 (Sale Order: 35 of 601)      

Low Estimate: 2,500High Estimate: 3,500
.60 caliber, 8" part round part octagon barrel with a very good, lightly pitted bore. This is a lovely pistol. The barrel features a subtle swamped muzzle, platinum lined touchhole, beautifully turned rings at transition to round and shows London proofs. The lockplate shows a very finely engraved border on the center portion and is marked "GRIFFIN / & TOW". The lock features a sliding safety, gooseneck cock and bridled frizzen. The silver mounts include a fancy pierced and relief engraved sideplate, butt cap with long delicate lobes which are engraved and finely tapered. The butt shows a great grotesque mask with relief shell motifs around its circumference. The triggerguard features a fancy pedestal-shaped finial and is hallmarked indicating London manufacture in 1772 with Lion Passant as well as fourth hallmark "H-I". Additional silver furniture includes a fancy relief engraved monogram plate on top of wrist along with tailpipe and single ramrod thimble. The condition is quite nice with the barrel retaining a pleasing gray brown patina overall with metal remaining smooth and with crisp clear proofmarks. The lock is similar in color and is also quite smooth with markings remaining clear and legible. The walnut stock shows lovely relief carving around the tang with shell motif along with raised tear drops behind lock and opposing stock flat. The stock shows repairs to slivers missing on either side of forend, these are old and could likely be made to look better if someone was bothered by them. The condition of the stock otherwise is excellent with lots of original finish remaining and with a nice honest surface. A bone tipped ramrod is present beneath barrel, it is likely an older replacement. A lovely 18th century silver mounted British officer's pistol. (1E9833-59) {ANTIQUE} (2500/3500)
.60 caliber, 8" part round part octagon barrel with a very good, lightly pitted bore. This is a lovely pistol. The barrel features a subtle swamped muzzle, platinum lined...more touchhole, beautifully turned rings at transition to round and shows London proofs. The lockplate shows a very finely engraved border on the center portion and is marked "GRIFFIN / & TOW". The lock features a sliding safety, gooseneck cock and bridled frizzen. The silver mounts include a fancy pierced and relief engraved sideplate, butt cap with long delicate lobes which are engraved and finely tapered. The butt shows a great grotesque mask with relief shell motifs around its circumference. The triggerguard features a fancy pedestal-shaped finial and is hallmarked indicating London manufacture in 1772 with Lion Passant as well as fourth hallmark "H-I". Additional silver furniture includes a fancy relief engraved monogram plate on top of wrist along with tailpipe and single ramrod thimble. The condition is quite nice with the barrel retaining a pleasing gray brown patina overall with metal remaining smooth and with crisp clear proofmarks. The lock is similar in color and is also quite smooth with markings remaining clear and legible. The walnut stock shows lovely relief carving around the tang with shell motif along with raised tear drops behind lock and opposing stock flat. The stock shows repairs to slivers missing on either side of forend, these are old and could likely be made to look better if someone was bothered by them. The condition of the stock otherwise is excellent with lots of original finish remaining and with a nice honest surface. A bone tipped ramrod is present beneath barrel, it is likely an older replacement. A lovely 18th century silver mounted British officer's pistol. (1E9833-59) {ANTIQUE} (2500/3500)

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British Pattern 1756/81 Flintlock Land Service Pistol

British Pattern 1756/81 Flintlock Land Service Pistol

Lot # 36 (Sale Order: 36 of 601)      

Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 5,000
.57 caliber, 12" pin fastened barrel with a very good bore. This pistol is in very fine condition. The lock with rounded surface features a gooseneck cock with bridled frizzen and is marked with crown over "GR" ahead of cock and "TOWER" in vertical arch to rear of cock. The barrel shows two ordnance marks on top of barrel and another mark just above the frizzen screw. The stock shows early style furniture with large convex sideplate with tail to rear, large escutcheon plate on top of wrist, ridged buttcap with long lobes, triggerguard with hazelnut finial to front, single ramrod ferrule with large tailpipe. The iron surfaces are an even gray patina with scattered light pitting on lock and more scattered and a bit heavier on the barrel. The lock markings are light but mostly legible, the barrel proofs are well struck. The walnut stock rates very good with a nice surface that shows perhaps a little added light oil. Stock edges remain well defined, the rear of the left flat shows what appears to be initials "IK". The stock shows a sound crack on bottom at front of lock along with other handling dings and small chips and a couple other minor sound cracks along the forestock. There does not appear to be any replaced wood and the stock overall is very solid with a pleasing honest appearance. All brass shows a nice mellow patina and a brass tipped hickory ramrod is present. A very nice example of these large flintlock pistols which enjoyed a long and storied service period. (1C9833-61) {ANTIQUE} (3000/5000)
.57 caliber, 12" pin fastened barrel with a very good bore. This pistol is in very fine condition. The lock with rounded surface features a gooseneck cock with bridled fr...moreizzen and is marked with crown over "GR" ahead of cock and "TOWER" in vertical arch to rear of cock. The barrel shows two ordnance marks on top of barrel and another mark just above the frizzen screw. The stock shows early style furniture with large convex sideplate with tail to rear, large escutcheon plate on top of wrist, ridged buttcap with long lobes, triggerguard with hazelnut finial to front, single ramrod ferrule with large tailpipe. The iron surfaces are an even gray patina with scattered light pitting on lock and more scattered and a bit heavier on the barrel. The lock markings are light but mostly legible, the barrel proofs are well struck. The walnut stock rates very good with a nice surface that shows perhaps a little added light oil. Stock edges remain well defined, the rear of the left flat shows what appears to be initials "IK". The stock shows a sound crack on bottom at front of lock along with other handling dings and small chips and a couple other minor sound cracks along the forestock. There does not appear to be any replaced wood and the stock overall is very solid with a pleasing honest appearance. All brass shows a nice mellow patina and a brass tipped hickory ramrod is present. A very nice example of these large flintlock pistols which enjoyed a long and storied service period. (1C9833-61) {ANTIQUE} (3000/5000)

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Fine Pair of British Pattern 1756/77 Flintlock Sea Service Pistols

Fine Pair of British Pattern 1756/77 Flintlock Sea Service Pistols

Lot # 37 (Sale Order: 37 of 601)      

Low Estimate: 6,000High Estimate: 8,000
.57 caliber, 12" pin fastened barrels with very good bores. These pistols are in very fine condition. Both barrel show two deeply struck ordnance proofs and the locks are marked "TOWER" in vertical arch to rear of cocks and show the "(crown) / GR" ahead of cock. One lock shows a "(crown) / V" proof while the other shows a "(crown) / 2". The pistols are each equipped with their original steel belt hooks and the brass furniture includes flat sideplates with tails to the rear, brass butts with short lobes, triggerguards with stylized finials, single ramrod thimbles with no tailpipes. The iron surfaces show an even gray patina overall, likely lightly cleaned long ago but with very nice smooth surfaces. All markings in metal remain clear and fully legible. The locks feature reinforced cocks with bridled frizzens. The stocks show crown and broad arrow marks along with the initials "HJ" stamped into the rear stock flat on one of the pistols. The stocks show nice edges but also numerous light handling marks and the forestocks show areas where there is a pattern lightly impressed into the wood, similar to a vise mark but we aren't certain if that is what they are. The guns are in original flint and show very little use with very clean toucholes. Pistols match perfectly in condition and have clearly been together since the beginning. Both guns retain their original brass tipped wooden ramrods. A very fine unaltered pair of 18th Century British Sea Service pistols, far better than normally encountered. (1D9833-63) {ANTIQUE} (6000/8000)
.57 caliber, 12" pin fastened barrels with very good bores. These pistols are in very fine condition. Both barrel show two deeply struck ordnance proofs and the locks are...more marked "TOWER" in vertical arch to rear of cocks and show the "(crown) / GR" ahead of cock. One lock shows a "(crown) / V" proof while the other shows a "(crown) / 2". The pistols are each equipped with their original steel belt hooks and the brass furniture includes flat sideplates with tails to the rear, brass butts with short lobes, triggerguards with stylized finials, single ramrod thimbles with no tailpipes. The iron surfaces show an even gray patina overall, likely lightly cleaned long ago but with very nice smooth surfaces. All markings in metal remain clear and fully legible. The locks feature reinforced cocks with bridled frizzens. The stocks show crown and broad arrow marks along with the initials "HJ" stamped into the rear stock flat on one of the pistols. The stocks show nice edges but also numerous light handling marks and the forestocks show areas where there is a pattern lightly impressed into the wood, similar to a vise mark but we aren't certain if that is what they are. The guns are in original flint and show very little use with very clean toucholes. Pistols match perfectly in condition and have clearly been together since the beginning. Both guns retain their original brass tipped wooden ramrods. A very fine unaltered pair of 18th Century British Sea Service pistols, far better than normally encountered. (1D9833-63) {ANTIQUE} (6000/8000)

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Ernie Lind's ''Worlds Most Highly Embellished Smith & Wesson .357 Magnum Hand Ejector Revolver''

Ernie Lind's ''Worlds Most Highly Embellished Smith & Wesson .357 Magnum Hand Ejector Revolver''

Lot # 38 (Sale Order: 38 of 601)      

Low Estimate: 10,000High Estimate: 15,000
serial #S84079, .357 Magnum, 8 3/8'' barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is an exceptionally embellished and exceedingly stunning revolver, with what is perhaps the nicest pair of Alvin White carved grips we have encountered. Miraculously this museum grade piece of art was actually used in exhibition shooting by the famed ''Shooting Linds'' Ernie and Dot Lind, trick and exhibition shooters for the Winchester Repeating Arms Company, Western Cartridge Company, MGM Motion Pictures and the United States Army to name a few. The revolver retains all of its post-engraving nickel finish and is treated with full coverage tight flowing scroll engraving with the finest vertical line background accenting, with exceptional quality game scene vignettes gracing the frame. The right side of the arm shows a pair of fighting bull elk, a buck whitetail deer and bighorn sheep, while the left shows a charging bear, a scowling bobcat and a pronghorn antelope with a large bull moose head on the face of the frame at the crane pivot. There is crosshatch and geometric engraving on the butt, underside of the ejector rod shroud and the sides of the factory checkered barrel rib, with open flowing scroll on the sight ramp. Both hammer and trigger retain virtually all of their original vibrant color case-hardening with just a bit of light, light wear. The revolver wears a pair of carved genuine ivory grips with a silver S&W medallions, unmistakably the work of Alvin White with his lower grip-filling forward flare, which fills the frame void directly to the rear of the triggerguard. The left side shows open flowing scroll with floral embellishment around the grip screw, the right side with a standing bull elk amidst a Rocky Mountain backdrop, each with nice brown-toned ink staining accenting the background; the work is unmistakably Alvin Whites and is identical to signed examples, even the grip screw is lightly engraved. The revolver is sighted with a white outline rear sight and Patridge style orange front blade, and is actually a twin to a pre-model 27 auctioned in 2012, also engraved by Boch, that example with simple carved walnut grips by White. Included with the arm is a copy of The Complete Book of Trick and Fancy Shooting © 1972 Ernie Lind, in-which is a picture of Dot Lind shooting the gun, upside down and backwards with the aid of a mirror. The actual original black and white glossy of that photo is included, under magnification one can see this is indeed the exact gun that Mrs. Lind is shooting in the picture. Also included is one of Ernie Lind's promotional pamphlets from ''Gunthunder Hill'' (their home in West Swanzey, New Hampshire) showing a picture of Lind himself on the cover along with additional images on the inside, including pictures of his ''bullet art'', with a promotional narrative on the rear. An additional photograph is included showing the gun among a number of other similarly engraved and embellished Lind firearms, many of which are included in the book, and there is a large 8x10 black and white of Mrs. Lind with the revolver also, dated March 1957. Interestingly the sister revolver sold in 2012 was described as ''One of the Most Highly Engraved Smith & Wessons in the World!'', this example certainly on par with, and in this writers opinion more embellished than, that example, even the ''panels'' beneath the grips showing scroll engraving which lacked on the previous example, thusly if one ever installed ''service style'' grips on this arm it would still be full coverage engraved. Factory records will confirm shipment in August 1951 to distributor Jurek Brothers of Greenfield Mass. for shooter Ernie Lind. Rarely does a revolver this exceptional come up for public auction, to have it be part of the former collection of these famous trick and exhibition shooters places the gun in another genre entirely, making it all the more desirable. Outwardly the arm appears as-new, as it came from Waffen Boch of Frankfurt Germany after this master-level full coverage engraving was completed, one would never guess that it was used by Dot and Ernie Lind in their many feats of exhibition and trick shooting. Exhibition grade, investment-grade, worthy of the finest collection of Smith & Wesson arms. (39777-1) {C&R} (10,000/15,000)
serial #S84079, .357 Magnum, 8 3/8'' barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is an exceptionally embellished and exceedingly stunning revolver, with what is perhaps the...more nicest pair of Alvin White carved grips we have encountered. Miraculously this museum grade piece of art was actually used in exhibition shooting by the famed ''Shooting Linds'' Ernie and Dot Lind, trick and exhibition shooters for the Winchester Repeating Arms Company, Western Cartridge Company, MGM Motion Pictures and the United States Army to name a few. The revolver retains all of its post-engraving nickel finish and is treated with full coverage tight flowing scroll engraving with the finest vertical line background accenting, with exceptional quality game scene vignettes gracing the frame. The right side of the arm shows a pair of fighting bull elk, a buck whitetail deer and bighorn sheep, while the left shows a charging bear, a scowling bobcat and a pronghorn antelope with a large bull moose head on the face of the frame at the crane pivot. There is crosshatch and geometric engraving on the butt, underside of the ejector rod shroud and the sides of the factory checkered barrel rib, with open flowing scroll on the sight ramp. Both hammer and trigger retain virtually all of their original vibrant color case-hardening with just a bit of light, light wear. The revolver wears a pair of carved genuine ivory grips with a silver S&W medallions, unmistakably the work of Alvin White with his lower grip-filling forward flare, which fills the frame void directly to the rear of the triggerguard. The left side shows open flowing scroll with floral embellishment around the grip screw, the right side with a standing bull elk amidst a Rocky Mountain backdrop, each with nice brown-toned ink staining accenting the background; the work is unmistakably Alvin Whites and is identical to signed examples, even the grip screw is lightly engraved. The revolver is sighted with a white outline rear sight and Patridge style orange front blade, and is actually a twin to a pre-model 27 auctioned in 2012, also engraved by Boch, that example with simple carved walnut grips by White. Included with the arm is a copy of The Complete Book of Trick and Fancy Shooting © 1972 Ernie Lind, in-which is a picture of Dot Lind shooting the gun, upside down and backwards with the aid of a mirror. The actual original black and white glossy of that photo is included, under magnification one can see this is indeed the exact gun that Mrs. Lind is shooting in the picture. Also included is one of Ernie Lind's promotional pamphlets from ''Gunthunder Hill'' (their home in West Swanzey, New Hampshire) showing a picture of Lind himself on the cover along with additional images on the inside, including pictures of his ''bullet art'', with a promotional narrative on the rear. An additional photograph is included showing the gun among a number of other similarly engraved and embellished Lind firearms, many of which are included in the book, and there is a large 8x10 black and white of Mrs. Lind with the revolver also, dated March 1957. Interestingly the sister revolver sold in 2012 was described as ''One of the Most Highly Engraved Smith & Wessons in the World!'', this example certainly on par with, and in this writers opinion more embellished than, that example, even the ''panels'' beneath the grips showing scroll engraving which lacked on the previous example, thusly if one ever installed ''service style'' grips on this arm it would still be full coverage engraved. Factory records will confirm shipment in August 1951 to distributor Jurek Brothers of Greenfield Mass. for shooter Ernie Lind. Rarely does a revolver this exceptional come up for public auction, to have it be part of the former collection of these famous trick and exhibition shooters places the gun in another genre entirely, making it all the more desirable. Outwardly the arm appears as-new, as it came from Waffen Boch of Frankfurt Germany after this master-level full coverage engraving was completed, one would never guess that it was used by Dot and Ernie Lind in their many feats of exhibition and trick shooting. Exhibition grade, investment-grade, worthy of the finest collection of Smith & Wesson arms. (39777-1) {C&R} (10,000/15,000)

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Smith & Wesson Second Model Schofield Civilian Revolver

Smith & Wesson Second Model Schofield Civilian Revolver

Lot # 39 (Sale Order: 39 of 601)      

Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 3,000
serial #7609, 45 S&W Schofield, 7" round barrel with a near excellent bright bore. Commercial Schofields are much scarcer than the U.S. purchased revolvers. This revolver was shipped in its current configuration from Smith & Wesson to M.W. Robinson in New York City on March 7, 1877. The revolver shows all proper markings and retains about 15% of its original blue finish mostly on the sides of the frame in the area of the recoil shield. The balance of the metal surfaces show an even gray brown patina with some very light abrasions on the right side of the frame from hand cleaning. The two-piece walnut grips rate very good with about half of their original finish and light handling marks. There are a couple very small chips from the outer periphery of the butt. The grips fit beautifully and this revolver has never been enhanced in any way. Screw heads remain clean and this is a very honest example of these scarce commercial revolvers of-which only 650 were sold. The accompanying 1998 dated factory letter is addressed to noted late Smith & Wesson Collector Gary Garbrecht, who owned some of the very finest Schofields in existence. A nice honest Schofield. (1B9898-49) {ANTIQUE} (2000/3000)
serial #7609, 45 S&W Schofield, 7" round barrel with a near excellent bright bore. Commercial Schofields are much scarcer than the U.S. purchased revolvers. This revolver...more was shipped in its current configuration from Smith & Wesson to M.W. Robinson in New York City on March 7, 1877. The revolver shows all proper markings and retains about 15% of its original blue finish mostly on the sides of the frame in the area of the recoil shield. The balance of the metal surfaces show an even gray brown patina with some very light abrasions on the right side of the frame from hand cleaning. The two-piece walnut grips rate very good with about half of their original finish and light handling marks. There are a couple very small chips from the outer periphery of the butt. The grips fit beautifully and this revolver has never been enhanced in any way. Screw heads remain clean and this is a very honest example of these scarce commercial revolvers of-which only 650 were sold. The accompanying 1998 dated factory letter is addressed to noted late Smith & Wesson Collector Gary Garbrecht, who owned some of the very finest Schofields in existence. A nice honest Schofield. (1B9898-49) {ANTIQUE} (2000/3000)

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Colt Single Action Army Civilian Model Revolver

Colt Single Action Army Civilian Model Revolver

Lot # 40 (Sale Order: 40 of 601)      

Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 5,000
serial #24593, 45 LC, 7 1/2" round barrel with a very good bore. This is a very nice 1876 production civilian Single Action. The revolver shows all matching numbers on barrel, frame, cylinder, triggerguard and backstrap. The barrel shows the proper block letter address for this serial range and the frame shows the proper two-line patent date. The metal surfaces of revolver show a lovely rich, undisturbed brown patina with all markings remaining clear and legible. The revolver shows the correct doughnut shaped ejector rod head and the cylinder pin retaining screw shows considerable wear from the years. The one-piece walnut grip rates very good plus, very much commensurate with the balance of the revolver showing wear to lower edge with some small old worn over chips to toe and heel. The revolver cycles crisply and locks up tight. The gun comes with a factory letter confirming the configuration and showing it as part of a 50 gun shipment to Schuyler, Hartley & Graham in New York on October 7, 1876. This revolver has lovely surfaces and is just a great example of an honestly used antique revolver in as-found condition. (1B9898-22) {ANTIQUE} (3000/5000)
serial #24593, 45 LC, 7 1/2" round barrel with a very good bore. This is a very nice 1876 production civilian Single Action. The revolver shows all matching numbers on ba...morerrel, frame, cylinder, triggerguard and backstrap. The barrel shows the proper block letter address for this serial range and the frame shows the proper two-line patent date. The metal surfaces of revolver show a lovely rich, undisturbed brown patina with all markings remaining clear and legible. The revolver shows the correct doughnut shaped ejector rod head and the cylinder pin retaining screw shows considerable wear from the years. The one-piece walnut grip rates very good plus, very much commensurate with the balance of the revolver showing wear to lower edge with some small old worn over chips to toe and heel. The revolver cycles crisply and locks up tight. The gun comes with a factory letter confirming the configuration and showing it as part of a 50 gun shipment to Schuyler, Hartley & Graham in New York on October 7, 1876. This revolver has lovely surfaces and is just a great example of an honestly used antique revolver in as-found condition. (1B9898-22) {ANTIQUE} (3000/5000)

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Excellent Smith & Wesson 357 Magnum Hand Ejector Revolver

Excellent Smith & Wesson 357 Magnum Hand Ejector Revolver

Lot # 41 (Sale Order: 41 of 601)      

Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 3,000
serial #S103494, 357 Magnum, 3 1/2" barrel with an excellent bore. This magnificent Pre-Model 27 five-screw revolver appears as-new-in-the-box and remains in excellent condition. The metal surfaces retain about 99% original blue finish with a scant wear mark on the left side of frame and very tiny ding on the forward right side of the frame. The service trigger and hammer have beautiful case-hardened colors with light operational wear. The diamond checkered walnut factory Magna grips with silver S&W medallions rate excellent a few handling marks on the left panel. As you would expect on such a well-cared-for piece, all appropriate parts and the grips are correctly numbered to the gun and it appears unfired. The firing pin bushing, recoil shield and cylinder face show none of the tell-tale signs of use other than the factory test fire. This gun includes the original gold two-piece box that is correctly end labeled and numbered to the gun. The box features the instructions printed on the inside of the cover and serial number grease penciled on the bottom. The box rates excellent showing minor handling wear and few light creases on the sides. The interior of the box has a simple 1 1/16" thick wood spacer used as a filler in the box on shorter barreled guns. This is a great find for the collector. (8B9880-4) {C&R} (2000/3000)
serial #S103494, 357 Magnum, 3 1/2" barrel with an excellent bore. This magnificent Pre-Model 27 five-screw revolver appears as-new-in-the-box and remains in excellent co...morendition. The metal surfaces retain about 99% original blue finish with a scant wear mark on the left side of frame and very tiny ding on the forward right side of the frame. The service trigger and hammer have beautiful case-hardened colors with light operational wear. The diamond checkered walnut factory Magna grips with silver S&W medallions rate excellent a few handling marks on the left panel. As you would expect on such a well-cared-for piece, all appropriate parts and the grips are correctly numbered to the gun and it appears unfired. The firing pin bushing, recoil shield and cylinder face show none of the tell-tale signs of use other than the factory test fire. This gun includes the original gold two-piece box that is correctly end labeled and numbered to the gun. The box features the instructions printed on the inside of the cover and serial number grease penciled on the bottom. The box rates excellent showing minor handling wear and few light creases on the sides. The interior of the box has a simple 1 1/16" thick wood spacer used as a filler in the box on shorter barreled guns. This is a great find for the collector. (8B9880-4) {C&R} (2000/3000)

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Smith & Wesson K-22 Outdoorsman Hand Ejector Revolver

Smith & Wesson K-22 Outdoorsman Hand Ejector Revolver

Lot # 42 (Sale Order: 42 of 601)      

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serial #634279, 22 LR, 6" barrel with an excellent bore. This is a lovely 1st Model that was produced very early in the series and remains in superb condition. The metal surfaces retain about 98-99% original blue finish, most of the loss due to sparse toning at the muzzle with a few interspersed handling marks and a very small scratch on the barrel. The service trigger and patent marked hammer retain bold case-hardened colors with light operational wear. The diamond checkered walnut grips are in wonderful condition and look as fresh as the day they left Springfield. They feature a silver S&W medallion and are numbered to the gun. The numbered parts on this fine gun are correct and it still times and locks up beautifully. This gun features a pre-micrometer adjustable rear sight and Call flat gold bead front sight. A handsome Outdoorsman in fine collectible condition. (8A9722-6) {C&R} (1500/2000)
serial #634279, 22 LR, 6" barrel with an excellent bore. This is a lovely 1st Model that was produced very early in the series and remains in superb condition. The metal ...moresurfaces retain about 98-99% original blue finish, most of the loss due to sparse toning at the muzzle with a few interspersed handling marks and a very small scratch on the barrel. The service trigger and patent marked hammer retain bold case-hardened colors with light operational wear. The diamond checkered walnut grips are in wonderful condition and look as fresh as the day they left Springfield. They feature a silver S&W medallion and are numbered to the gun. The numbered parts on this fine gun are correct and it still times and locks up beautifully. This gun features a pre-micrometer adjustable rear sight and Call flat gold bead front sight. A handsome Outdoorsman in fine collectible condition. (8A9722-6) {C&R} (1500/2000)

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Smith & Wesson K-22 Combat Masterpiece Hand Ejector Revolver

Smith & Wesson K-22 Combat Masterpiece Hand Ejector Revolver

Lot # 43 (Sale Order: 43 of 601)      

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serial #K135536, 22 LR, 4" barrel with an excellent bore. A magnificent little Combat Masterpiece that appears to have seen little if any use in the last sixty-nine years. The metal surfaces retain about 99% plus original blue finish with just a hint of a turn ring starting to form. The service trigger and hammer retain excellent case-hardened colors showing a rich blend of blues, purples and straw. The diamond checkered walnut factory grips with silver S&W medallions look as new and are numbered to the gun. The gun features a Baughman ramp front sight and micro adjustable rear sight. The numbered parts are correct to the gun and as you would expect, it still times and locks up as good as the day it left the factory. This gun includes the original gold two-piece factory box that remains in excellent condition with a few storage marks. As was common, Smith & Wesson repurposed their K-22 Masterpiece box, one end has the original Masterpiece printed label but the other has the correct added printed label for the Combat Masterpiece with the grease penciled number on the bottom. Because the K-22 Combat Masterpiece were such handy guns, most were well-used and you seldom see them in such fine collectible condition. (8A9769-49) {C&R} (1000/1500)

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Fine American Percussion Pistol by Rogers of Philadelphia

Fine American Percussion Pistol by Rogers of Philadelphia

Lot # 44 (Sale Order: 44 of 601)      

Low Estimate: 1,000High Estimate: 2,000
.38 caliber, 10" octagon barrel with an excellent bore. This very nice pistol which remains in a superb state of preservation. The lock is "A.W. SPIES / WARRANTED" and shows endearing rudimentary scroll engraving. The top of the barrel is marked simply "ROGERS" with border engraving at breech and with nicely engraved tang. The fit of the barrel at the locking tang is recessed slightly on the top three flats with the sides being flush, this seems a bit unusual but considering the fit of the drum to the lock and of the barrel to the stock, there is no doubt the barrel is original to the pistol. As previously stated the gun has lots of condition, the barrel retains 95% original brown finish overall with strong and beautiful damascus pattern visible its entire length. The lock is an even gray patina remaining completely smooth and free of pitting with markings and engraving crisp. The lock is affixed by a screw through the lockplate and into the breech plug. The stock is of walnut with horn forend tip and checkered grip with rounded butt. The furniture is of German silver and includes an engraved triggerguard with stylized pineapple finial, rectangular wedge escutcheons with faceted corners, a rectangular monogram plate on top of wrist, a rectangular monogram plate with concave corners on stock flat and an engraved tailpipe. The stock remains in wonderful condition with sharp checkering and 95% original finish. A brass tipped ebony ramrod is mounted beneath barrel and remains in excellent condition and appears original in all respects. The pistol is sighted with a German silver blade front and open rear mounted in shallow dovetail in top flat of barrel. There were several Rogers working in America at the time, at least two or three of them were in Philadelphia and based on the style of this gun, we attribute it to one of them. This is a fine, all original 19th century American percussion pistol. (1C9670-501) {ANTIQUE} [David & Lore Squier Collection] (1000/2000)
.38 caliber, 10" octagon barrel with an excellent bore. This very nice pistol which remains in a superb state of preservation. The lock is "A.W. SPIES / WARRANTED" and sh...moreows endearing rudimentary scroll engraving. The top of the barrel is marked simply "ROGERS" with border engraving at breech and with nicely engraved tang. The fit of the barrel at the locking tang is recessed slightly on the top three flats with the sides being flush, this seems a bit unusual but considering the fit of the drum to the lock and of the barrel to the stock, there is no doubt the barrel is original to the pistol. As previously stated the gun has lots of condition, the barrel retains 95% original brown finish overall with strong and beautiful damascus pattern visible its entire length. The lock is an even gray patina remaining completely smooth and free of pitting with markings and engraving crisp. The lock is affixed by a screw through the lockplate and into the breech plug. The stock is of walnut with horn forend tip and checkered grip with rounded butt. The furniture is of German silver and includes an engraved triggerguard with stylized pineapple finial, rectangular wedge escutcheons with faceted corners, a rectangular monogram plate on top of wrist, a rectangular monogram plate with concave corners on stock flat and an engraved tailpipe. The stock remains in wonderful condition with sharp checkering and 95% original finish. A brass tipped ebony ramrod is mounted beneath barrel and remains in excellent condition and appears original in all respects. The pistol is sighted with a German silver blade front and open rear mounted in shallow dovetail in top flat of barrel. There were several Rogers working in America at the time, at least two or three of them were in Philadelphia and based on the style of this gun, we attribute it to one of them. This is a fine, all original 19th century American percussion pistol. (1C9670-501) {ANTIQUE} [David & Lore Squier Collection] (1000/2000)

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Wonderful Deluxe American Flintlock Pistol by J.M. Caswell of Lansingburgh, New York

Wonderful Deluxe American Flintlock Pistol by J.M. Caswell of Lansingburgh, New York

Lot # 45 (Sale Order: 45 of 601)      

Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 5,000
.45 caliber, 8 3/4" gently tapered octagon barrel with a very good plus bore. This is a very fine quality pistol with many endearing features. The barrel is double gold banded at breech and is marked on top flat "J. M. CASWELL / LANSINGBURGH"; the last few letters of the latter trail off. The barrel tang has a simple rear sight at the junction with the barrel and is engraved in light relief scroll. The lock features a waterproof pan, gooseneck cock and roller frizzen with stepped portion to rear of cock and tasteful 19th century scroll. The stock is of finely figured burl walnut and features a sharply curved and short grip profile with thick, beautifully shaped stock flats. The stock adorned with silver inlays which include a lovely stylized American eagle in the rounded butt, a long rectangular monogram plate with concave corners on left stock flat, a smaller monogram plate on top of wrist and the silver wedge escutcheons are all the same rectangular shape. The iron triggerguard is engraved with a fancy wheat sheaf and pineapple finial with scroll and a panoply on the bow. The condition is nice with the barrel showing a gray brown mix of patina and finish with Damascus pattern subtly visible overall. The barrel surfaces show some impact marks along with some patches of light pitting and some light oxidation staining, none of this is overly obtrusive. The lock bears a pleasing even gray brown patina and is very smooth with just a little light oxidation to the front and rear of the pan. The stock shows stunning figure and has a wonderful surface showing lots of original finish, sharp edges with a minor chip from left side top just ahead of breech and another in the edge of the lock flat just above recess in tail of lock. The silver inlays all show a lovely even tarnish. A hickory ramrod with brass tip on one end and iron worm on the other looks original and fits beautifully. The single ramrod thimble is reaffixed and may be a nicely aged replacement as the ridges at the ends are more rudimentary than those on the tailpipe. The pistol features a German silver blade front and simple rear sights. This pistol is pictured on page 337 of The New York State Firearms Trade identified as a ''Gentlemen's Pistol'. American flintlock pistols of this quality and condition are not often encountered on the market. A wonderful American flintlock pistol which is a true piece of Americana. (1D9670-180) {ANTIQUE} [David & Lore Squier Collection] (3000/5000)
.45 caliber, 8 3/4" gently tapered octagon barrel with a very good plus bore. This is a very fine quality pistol with many endearing features. The barrel is double gold b...moreanded at breech and is marked on top flat "J. M. CASWELL / LANSINGBURGH"; the last few letters of the latter trail off. The barrel tang has a simple rear sight at the junction with the barrel and is engraved in light relief scroll. The lock features a waterproof pan, gooseneck cock and roller frizzen with stepped portion to rear of cock and tasteful 19th century scroll. The stock is of finely figured burl walnut and features a sharply curved and short grip profile with thick, beautifully shaped stock flats. The stock adorned with silver inlays which include a lovely stylized American eagle in the rounded butt, a long rectangular monogram plate with concave corners on left stock flat, a smaller monogram plate on top of wrist and the silver wedge escutcheons are all the same rectangular shape. The iron triggerguard is engraved with a fancy wheat sheaf and pineapple finial with scroll and a panoply on the bow. The condition is nice with the barrel showing a gray brown mix of patina and finish with Damascus pattern subtly visible overall. The barrel surfaces show some impact marks along with some patches of light pitting and some light oxidation staining, none of this is overly obtrusive. The lock bears a pleasing even gray brown patina and is very smooth with just a little light oxidation to the front and rear of the pan. The stock shows stunning figure and has a wonderful surface showing lots of original finish, sharp edges with a minor chip from left side top just ahead of breech and another in the edge of the lock flat just above recess in tail of lock. The silver inlays all show a lovely even tarnish. A hickory ramrod with brass tip on one end and iron worm on the other looks original and fits beautifully. The single ramrod thimble is reaffixed and may be a nicely aged replacement as the ridges at the ends are more rudimentary than those on the tailpipe. The pistol features a German silver blade front and simple rear sights. This pistol is pictured on page 337 of The New York State Firearms Trade identified as a ''Gentlemen's Pistol'. American flintlock pistols of this quality and condition are not often encountered on the market. A wonderful American flintlock pistol which is a true piece of Americana. (1D9670-180) {ANTIQUE} [David & Lore Squier Collection] (3000/5000)

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Fine Percussion Converted Pistol by J. M. Caswell of Lansingburgh, NY

Fine Percussion Converted Pistol by J. M. Caswell of Lansingburgh, NY

Lot # 46 (Sale Order: 46 of 601)      

Low Estimate: 800High Estimate: 1,200
.45 caliber, 8 3/4" octagon barrel with a very good deeply rifled bore. This is a wonderful example of these scarce New York made pistols. The imported lock is marked "R. ASHMORE / WARRANTED" ahead of hammer with loose folky scroll with a bird to the rear of the hammer. The top of the barrel is marked "J.M. CASWELL / & SON / LANSINGBURGH / 1830" with loose folky scroll and tasteful wheatsheaf border. Based on the shape of the lockplate this appears to have featured a waterproof pan and has been converted via drum and nipple. The conversion is very neatly done with a nicely formed hammer which has a pleasing appearance. The silver mounted walnut stock features a short grip with rounded butt. The condition of the gun is nice with the barrel retaining a pleasing smooth brown patina with some twist pattern visible within the patina. The lock is a rich brown patina with just the smallest amount of fine pitting and oxidation present. The lock and barrel markings all remain clear and legible The stock retains a good deal of original finish with well-defined edges and a horn forend tip. The stock features silver wedge escutcheons, a silver monogram plate (unengraved) on left flat along with silver monogram plate on top of wrist and an oval silver plate capping the butt. There are some nicely done old repairs on either side of forend at top edge. The triggerguard is engraved in loose floral scroll and has a pineapple finial. The triggerguard is mostly a smooth brown patina with some bright blue still visible on the bow. The gun comes with what appears to be its original brass tipped ramrod with jag and bullet puller along with an unusual stepped iron section in toward the center of the rod. The rod if of very nice quality and the bottom of the stock has four letters or characters carved between the tailpipe and triggerguard finial. This is an interesting, unusual and very nice quality American pistol. This pistol is pictured on page 341 of The New York State Firearms Trade as a ''Gentlemen's Percussion Pistol''. (1C9670-503) {ANTIQUE} [David & Lore Squier Collection] (800/1200)
.45 caliber, 8 3/4" octagon barrel with a very good deeply rifled bore. This is a wonderful example of these scarce New York made pistols. The imported lock is marked "R....more ASHMORE / WARRANTED" ahead of hammer with loose folky scroll with a bird to the rear of the hammer. The top of the barrel is marked "J.M. CASWELL / & SON / LANSINGBURGH / 1830" with loose folky scroll and tasteful wheatsheaf border. Based on the shape of the lockplate this appears to have featured a waterproof pan and has been converted via drum and nipple. The conversion is very neatly done with a nicely formed hammer which has a pleasing appearance. The silver mounted walnut stock features a short grip with rounded butt. The condition of the gun is nice with the barrel retaining a pleasing smooth brown patina with some twist pattern visible within the patina. The lock is a rich brown patina with just the smallest amount of fine pitting and oxidation present. The lock and barrel markings all remain clear and legible The stock retains a good deal of original finish with well-defined edges and a horn forend tip. The stock features silver wedge escutcheons, a silver monogram plate (unengraved) on left flat along with silver monogram plate on top of wrist and an oval silver plate capping the butt. There are some nicely done old repairs on either side of forend at top edge. The triggerguard is engraved in loose floral scroll and has a pineapple finial. The triggerguard is mostly a smooth brown patina with some bright blue still visible on the bow. The gun comes with what appears to be its original brass tipped ramrod with jag and bullet puller along with an unusual stepped iron section in toward the center of the rod. The rod if of very nice quality and the bottom of the stock has four letters or characters carved between the tailpipe and triggerguard finial. This is an interesting, unusual and very nice quality American pistol. This pistol is pictured on page 341 of The New York State Firearms Trade as a ''Gentlemen's Percussion Pistol''. (1C9670-503) {ANTIQUE} [David & Lore Squier Collection] (800/1200)

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American Percussion Target Pistol by Morgan James of Utica, New York

American Percussion Target Pistol by Morgan James of Utica, New York

Lot # 47 (Sale Order: 47 of 601)      

Low Estimate: 1,200High Estimate: 1,800
.45 caliber, 10" octagon barrel with a very good bore which shows strong rifling and a bit of light scattered pitting. The barrel is turned at the muzzle for a bullet starter and is marked on the top flat "M. JAMES / UTICA N.Y." This pistol is unembellished but finely crafted. The barrel is equipped with a patent breech with finely formed bolster. The barrel shows a good deal of original brown finish with the breech showing mottled original color case hardening. The lockplate is unmarked and retains a pleasing smooth pewter gray patina overall. The pistol features a set trigger which functions properly. The stock is of beautifully figured American black walnut with large checkered grip and a horn tip. The stock rates very good with normal handling marks from the years and with a good deal of original finish remaining. The finely cut checkering shows overall light wear, commensurate with the balance of the pistol. The gun is sighted with a globe front and tang mounted lollipop rear, there is no provision for a rear barrel sight. Morgan James is very well-known for his superb quality percussion sporting and target rifles along with combination guns; his handguns are quite scarce. A pistol of very similar construction and identical stock configuration is pictured in The New York State Firearms Trade and noted as ''one of the great rarities from Morgan James''. (1B9670-499) {ANTIQUE} [David & Lore Squier Collection] (1200/1800)
.45 caliber, 10" octagon barrel with a very good bore which shows strong rifling and a bit of light scattered pitting. The barrel is turned at the muzzle for a bullet sta...morerter and is marked on the top flat "M. JAMES / UTICA N.Y." This pistol is unembellished but finely crafted. The barrel is equipped with a patent breech with finely formed bolster. The barrel shows a good deal of original brown finish with the breech showing mottled original color case hardening. The lockplate is unmarked and retains a pleasing smooth pewter gray patina overall. The pistol features a set trigger which functions properly. The stock is of beautifully figured American black walnut with large checkered grip and a horn tip. The stock rates very good with normal handling marks from the years and with a good deal of original finish remaining. The finely cut checkering shows overall light wear, commensurate with the balance of the pistol. The gun is sighted with a globe front and tang mounted lollipop rear, there is no provision for a rear barrel sight. Morgan James is very well-known for his superb quality percussion sporting and target rifles along with combination guns; his handguns are quite scarce. A pistol of very similar construction and identical stock configuration is pictured in The New York State Firearms Trade and noted as ''one of the great rarities from Morgan James''. (1B9670-499) {ANTIQUE} [David & Lore Squier Collection] (1200/1800)

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Very Fine Marlin Model 1897 Lever Action Rifle

Very Fine Marlin Model 1897 Lever Action Rifle

Lot # 48 (Sale Order: 48 of 601)      

Low Estimate: 1,000High Estimate: 1,500
serial #195146, 22 RF, 24" octagon barrel with full magazine and a bright very good plus bore showing a few sparsely scattered small areas of light pitting, some mild frosting and strong rifling throughout. The barrel and magazine of this rifle retain about 90% original blue with most of the loss due to some overall thinning to mild gray patina along the barrel, along with a few scattered pinprick pits and some minor handling marks. The action retains about 95% lovely original case-hardened colors showing a few sparsely scattered tiny pinprick pits and areas of mild muting to silvery case-hardened patina along the lever and tangs and the top of the action showing some scattered thin scratches. The colors remain particularly stunning along the left side and protected areas around the trigger. The rear sight, breechblock and other small parts retain about 90% original bright blue showing some mild flaking and thinning, the screw heads show good fire blue and all of the markings remain crisp and clear. The plain walnut stocks remain in near excellent condition retaining about 98% original varnish that shows some very fine crazing along with a couple tiny dings and minor handling marks. Metal-to-wood fit remains excellent and the stocks show some nice raised grain. The original black checkered hard rubber buttplate is intact and rates very fine showing a mild scuff at the heel. The rifle is sighted with standard sporting rear sight, Marble's No. 2 white bead front sight and the action seems to function well mechanically. A lovely Marlin made around 1899. (13B9790-32) {C&R} [Bob Borcherdt Collection] (1000/1500)
serial #195146, 22 RF, 24" octagon barrel with full magazine and a bright very good plus bore showing a few sparsely scattered small areas of light pitting, some mild fro...moresting and strong rifling throughout. The barrel and magazine of this rifle retain about 90% original blue with most of the loss due to some overall thinning to mild gray patina along the barrel, along with a few scattered pinprick pits and some minor handling marks. The action retains about 95% lovely original case-hardened colors showing a few sparsely scattered tiny pinprick pits and areas of mild muting to silvery case-hardened patina along the lever and tangs and the top of the action showing some scattered thin scratches. The colors remain particularly stunning along the left side and protected areas around the trigger. The rear sight, breechblock and other small parts retain about 90% original bright blue showing some mild flaking and thinning, the screw heads show good fire blue and all of the markings remain crisp and clear. The plain walnut stocks remain in near excellent condition retaining about 98% original varnish that shows some very fine crazing along with a couple tiny dings and minor handling marks. Metal-to-wood fit remains excellent and the stocks show some nice raised grain. The original black checkered hard rubber buttplate is intact and rates very fine showing a mild scuff at the heel. The rifle is sighted with standard sporting rear sight, Marble's No. 2 white bead front sight and the action seems to function well mechanically. A lovely Marlin made around 1899. (13B9790-32) {C&R} [Bob Borcherdt Collection] (1000/1500)

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Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

Lot # 49 (Sale Order: 49 of 601)      

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serial #336600B, 38 WCF, 24" octagon barrel with full magazine and a partially bright very good bore showing some scattered light pitting, a bit more concentrated approaching the muzzle and otherwise strong rifling throughout. The barrel and magazine of this attractive third model rifle retain perhaps 75% original blue that is toning to a pleasant plum-brown patina overall and showing some sparsely scattered small spots of old oxidation and a small area of lightly cleaned minor pitting on the left flat below the address. The action retains about 50% original bright blue with the balance toned to a nice plum-brown patina showing some scattered mild freckling, handling marks and a little bit of old pinprick pitting along the top of the action. The hammer retains generous vibrant case-hardened colors throughout, the lever toning to gray-brown with some wisps of colors and silvery case-hardened patina and the buttplate likewise showing some generous flakes of silvery case-hardening. The rear sight, front sight base and nosecap retain generous bright blue and the loading gate shows a healthy amount of brilliant fire blue. The tang sight screws are slightly oversized and one is more modern and all markings remain intact and crisp. The smooth walnut stocks remain in near excellent condition showing a light oil finish with nice raised grain along with a very tiny chip at the bottom left corner where the buttstock meets the frame and a few scattered mild dings. Wood-to-metal fit remains very nice and the butt trap houses five original iron cleaning rod segments, one with an eyelet and one with a brass jag. The rifle is sighted with standard sporting rear sight, German silver blade front and the action seems to function well mechanically. A fine Winchester 1873 made in 1890 with some nice original condition. (13C9833-32) {ANTIQUE} (2500/3500)
serial #336600B, 38 WCF, 24" octagon barrel with full magazine and a partially bright very good bore showing some scattered light pitting, a bit more concentrated approac...morehing the muzzle and otherwise strong rifling throughout. The barrel and magazine of this attractive third model rifle retain perhaps 75% original blue that is toning to a pleasant plum-brown patina overall and showing some sparsely scattered small spots of old oxidation and a small area of lightly cleaned minor pitting on the left flat below the address. The action retains about 50% original bright blue with the balance toned to a nice plum-brown patina showing some scattered mild freckling, handling marks and a little bit of old pinprick pitting along the top of the action. The hammer retains generous vibrant case-hardened colors throughout, the lever toning to gray-brown with some wisps of colors and silvery case-hardened patina and the buttplate likewise showing some generous flakes of silvery case-hardening. The rear sight, front sight base and nosecap retain generous bright blue and the loading gate shows a healthy amount of brilliant fire blue. The tang sight screws are slightly oversized and one is more modern and all markings remain intact and crisp. The smooth walnut stocks remain in near excellent condition showing a light oil finish with nice raised grain along with a very tiny chip at the bottom left corner where the buttstock meets the frame and a few scattered mild dings. Wood-to-metal fit remains very nice and the butt trap houses five original iron cleaning rod segments, one with an eyelet and one with a brass jag. The rifle is sighted with standard sporting rear sight, German silver blade front and the action seems to function well mechanically. A fine Winchester 1873 made in 1890 with some nice original condition. (13C9833-32) {ANTIQUE} (2500/3500)

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Magnificent Winchester Model 1894 Factory No. 10 Engraved Deluxe Rifle

Magnificent Winchester Model 1894 Factory No. 10 Engraved Deluxe Rifle

Lot # 50 (Sale Order: 50 of 601)      

Low Estimate: 15,000High Estimate: 25,000
serial #85393, 25-35 WCF, 26" part round part octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a truly stunning rifle. The action of this rifle shows factory No. 10 style engraving consisting of relief scroll and border engraving. The left side of the action shows the same lovely scroll and border work with a round panel at the center showing a walking buck. There is light scroll on the bottom of the action near the serial number and more on the top ring of action and on top tang behind the hammer. The rifle features deluxe checkered walnut buttstock and forend with checkered hard rubber shotgun buttplate and a hard rubber grip cap. The left side of the lower tang bears assembly code "9664 xxx s", the top tang inlet is marked in pencil "9664" and the end grain under the buttplate is stamped "9664". The condition of the rifle is remarkable with the barrel and magazine retaining 98% bright original blue. The action shows 98% bright original blue finish, the engraving is sharp and displays beautifully. The hammer and lever show strong original color case-hardened finish. The checkered pistolgrip walnut buttstock is of beautifully figured American black walnut with lots of feather crotch on each side of the butt. The stocks rate excellent with 98% original finish remaining with just a few light handling marks. There is a small chip at the toe of the buttplate which was neatly repaired, and a corresponding repair to a tiny chip at the toe; it was so neatly done that it is nearly invisible. The checkering remains strong with perhaps a little light carry wear on the forend. The rifle is sighted with a king rotary triple bead front and buckhorn rear sights. The rifle is completely honest with no alterations of any kind. The included record sheet from Cody lists the gun as: rifle, 25-35. 1/2 octagon, plain trigger, checkered stock, pistol grip, shotgun butt, rubber buttplate, engraved $2,00 style 10, light pull, received in the warehouse on November 15, 1904 and shipped on December 14th of the same year. This is a very high condition factory engraved 1894 rifle worthy of the finest Winchester Collection. Investment quality. (1E9899-26) {C&R} (15,000/25,000)
serial #85393, 25-35 WCF, 26" part round part octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a truly stunning rifle. The action of this rifle shows factory No. 10 s...moretyle engraving consisting of relief scroll and border engraving. The left side of the action shows the same lovely scroll and border work with a round panel at the center showing a walking buck. There is light scroll on the bottom of the action near the serial number and more on the top ring of action and on top tang behind the hammer. The rifle features deluxe checkered walnut buttstock and forend with checkered hard rubber shotgun buttplate and a hard rubber grip cap. The left side of the lower tang bears assembly code "9664 xxx s", the top tang inlet is marked in pencil "9664" and the end grain under the buttplate is stamped "9664". The condition of the rifle is remarkable with the barrel and magazine retaining 98% bright original blue. The action shows 98% bright original blue finish, the engraving is sharp and displays beautifully. The hammer and lever show strong original color case-hardened finish. The checkered pistolgrip walnut buttstock is of beautifully figured American black walnut with lots of feather crotch on each side of the butt. The stocks rate excellent with 98% original finish remaining with just a few light handling marks. There is a small chip at the toe of the buttplate which was neatly repaired, and a corresponding repair to a tiny chip at the toe; it was so neatly done that it is nearly invisible. The checkering remains strong with perhaps a little light carry wear on the forend. The rifle is sighted with a king rotary triple bead front and buckhorn rear sights. The rifle is completely honest with no alterations of any kind. The included record sheet from Cody lists the gun as: rifle, 25-35. 1/2 octagon, plain trigger, checkered stock, pistol grip, shotgun butt, rubber buttplate, engraved $2,00 style 10, light pull, received in the warehouse on November 15, 1904 and shipped on December 14th of the same year. This is a very high condition factory engraved 1894 rifle worthy of the finest Winchester Collection. Investment quality. (1E9899-26) {C&R} (15,000/25,000)

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