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Auction No. 129 - Session 1

Auction No. 129 - Session 1

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Auction No. 129 - Session 1

Auction No. 129 - Session 1

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Superb U.S. Remington Model 1863 Percussion Zouave Rifle

Superb U.S. Remington Model 1863 Percussion Zouave Rifle

Lot # 1 (Sale Order: 1 of 600)      

Low Estimate: 2,500High Estimate: 3,500
.58 caliber, 33" round barrel with a bright perfect bore. While most Zouave rifles remain in fine condition, this example is exceptionally fine. The barrel retains about 95% original blue finish with the slightest amount of light flaking where the blue is starting to mix with a brown patina. The lock and hammer retain 99% brilliant original color case-hardened finish. The stock shows 98% of its original oil finish with nice raised grain feel throughout; both cartouches are very crisp. The brass patchbox, buttplate, barrel bands and forend tip all show a pleasing mellow patina. The band retaining springs retain nearly all of their original blue. An extremely fine Zouave rifle for the Civil War collector. (1C9670-27) {ANTIQUE} [David & Lore Squier Collection] (2500/3500)
.58 caliber, 33" round barrel with a bright perfect bore. While most Zouave rifles remain in fine condition, this example is exceptionally fine. The barrel retains about ...more95% original blue finish with the slightest amount of light flaking where the blue is starting to mix with a brown patina. The lock and hammer retain 99% brilliant original color case-hardened finish. The stock shows 98% of its original oil finish with nice raised grain feel throughout; both cartouches are very crisp. The brass patchbox, buttplate, barrel bands and forend tip all show a pleasing mellow patina. The band retaining springs retain nearly all of their original blue. An extremely fine Zouave rifle for the Civil War collector. (1C9670-27) {ANTIQUE} [David & Lore Squier Collection] (2500/3500)

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Fine U.S. Model 1816 Maynard Converted Percussion Musket

Fine U.S. Model 1816 Maynard Converted Percussion Musket

Lot # 2 (Sale Order: 2 of 600)      

Low Estimate: 1,200High Estimate: 1,800
.69 caliber, 42" round barrel with a bright excellent rifled bore. These muskets were converted by Frankford Arsenal using Remington made locks and bolsters and were also rifled and sighted. The lock is marked to rear of hammer vertically "REMINGTON'S / ILION. N.Y. / 1856 / U.S." and the tang is dated 1856 and marked "H / 58". Metal surfaces of musket remain mostly bright with a little light scattered oxidation staining present but metal is free of any pitting. The stock rates excellent with nearly all of its original oil finish, very crisp edges and nice raised grain coming through. The long-range rear sight remains present on top of barrel. This is a very nice example that appears to have seen little if any use after conversion. (1B9670-36) {ANTIQUE} [David & Lore Squier Collection] (1200/1800)
.69 caliber, 42" round barrel with a bright excellent rifled bore. These muskets were converted by Frankford Arsenal using Remington made locks and bolsters and were also...more rifled and sighted. The lock is marked to rear of hammer vertically "REMINGTON'S / ILION. N.Y. / 1856 / U.S." and the tang is dated 1856 and marked "H / 58". Metal surfaces of musket remain mostly bright with a little light scattered oxidation staining present but metal is free of any pitting. The stock rates excellent with nearly all of its original oil finish, very crisp edges and nice raised grain coming through. The long-range rear sight remains present on top of barrel. This is a very nice example that appears to have seen little if any use after conversion. (1B9670-36) {ANTIQUE} [David & Lore Squier Collection] (1200/1800)

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Fine Maple Stocked New England Percussion Underhammer Rifle

Fine Maple Stocked New England Percussion Underhammer Rifle

Lot # 3 (Sale Order: 3 of 600)      

Low Estimate: 1,500High Estimate: 2,500
.35 caliber, 20 1/2" octagon barrel turned at muzzle for starter. This rifle features engraved German silver mounts and is of very nice quality but oddly bears no makers mark. It could be a Vermont gun by Kendall as easily as it could be a New Hampshire gun by Hilliard. The tang is marked "SMITH'S / IMPROVED / PATENT / STUD / LOCK" and shows endearing folky game scene engraving depicting deer with dog in chase along with a simple portrait of a buck. The hammer is engraved on its sides and the nipple rests within a brass "bolster" which is smartly applied to prevent oxidation and erosion in the iron barrel from the corrosive percussion caps. The rifle is equipped with adjustable double set triggers which work intermittently. The barrel retains a pleasing mix of original blue and an even brown patina and remains smooth and free of pitting. The stock is of curly maple and shows lovely figure with beautifully formed cheekrest with nice fluted border. The cheekrest itself has a wonderful subtle concave surface which gives a very nice surface on which to rest your cheek. The stock has a wonderful surface with lots of original finish and lovely color, it may have been lightly cleaned somewhere along the way. The furniture is of German silver and includes the triggerguard which forms a pistolgrip and shows simple lose scroll engraving. There is an oval monogram plate at center of cheekrest which remains plain while the round patchbox on opposite surface shows folky floral engraving. The buttplate shows more endearing engraving as does the toeplate which is quite fancy. The sideplate is a stylized "S" shape and is also engraved. The rifle comes with a period hickory ramrod and is sighted with a dovetail mounted fine stud front, there is provision for rear barrel sight and a classic lollipop tang sight is present. One of the nicest New England underhammer rifles we have offered. (1C9670-41) {ANTIQUE} [David & Lore Squier Collection] (1500/2500)
.35 caliber, 20 1/2" octagon barrel turned at muzzle for starter. This rifle features engraved German silver mounts and is of very nice quality but oddly bears no makers ...moremark. It could be a Vermont gun by Kendall as easily as it could be a New Hampshire gun by Hilliard. The tang is marked "SMITH'S / IMPROVED / PATENT / STUD / LOCK" and shows endearing folky game scene engraving depicting deer with dog in chase along with a simple portrait of a buck. The hammer is engraved on its sides and the nipple rests within a brass "bolster" which is smartly applied to prevent oxidation and erosion in the iron barrel from the corrosive percussion caps. The rifle is equipped with adjustable double set triggers which work intermittently. The barrel retains a pleasing mix of original blue and an even brown patina and remains smooth and free of pitting. The stock is of curly maple and shows lovely figure with beautifully formed cheekrest with nice fluted border. The cheekrest itself has a wonderful subtle concave surface which gives a very nice surface on which to rest your cheek. The stock has a wonderful surface with lots of original finish and lovely color, it may have been lightly cleaned somewhere along the way. The furniture is of German silver and includes the triggerguard which forms a pistolgrip and shows simple lose scroll engraving. There is an oval monogram plate at center of cheekrest which remains plain while the round patchbox on opposite surface shows folky floral engraving. The buttplate shows more endearing engraving as does the toeplate which is quite fancy. The sideplate is a stylized "S" shape and is also engraved. The rifle comes with a period hickory ramrod and is sighted with a dovetail mounted fine stud front, there is provision for rear barrel sight and a classic lollipop tang sight is present. One of the nicest New England underhammer rifles we have offered. (1C9670-41) {ANTIQUE} [David & Lore Squier Collection] (1500/2500)

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Fine New England Underhammer Percussion Sporting Rifle

Fine New England Underhammer Percussion Sporting Rifle

Lot # 4 (Sale Order: 4 of 600)      

Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 3,000
.30 caliber, 20'' octagon barrel with a very good bore and turned for starter at muzzle. This walnut stocked rifle is German silver mounted and engraved but oddly is not maker marked. Both David Squier and the man from whom he purchased this rifle, Albert C. Mayer attribute it to David Hilliard of Cornish, NH. It very much Hilliard's style and quality but at the end of the day it stands on its own merits regardless of its maker. The barrel shows areas of light scroll engraving at the breech, center and muzzle as well as on the top tang of the buttplate. As mentioned it is German silver mounted with its round patchbox showing a very endearing image of a sailing ship with paddle wheel with tasteful scroll around the periphery. The flat toeline of the stock shows a small round cap box inlaid just to the rear of the triggerguard tang. The toeplate and triggerguard also show tasteful scroll engraving. The wrist of the stock is very nicely checkered with well-executed border, this checkering wraps around the flat toeline and around the top tang. The condition of the gun is quite nice with the barrel showing about 75% original brown finish blending with a smooth brown patina in areas. There is a series of small nicks along the lower right edge for about 3 1/2" just ahead of breech. The walnut stock has a lovely rich color and a beautifully formed cheekrest with shadowline which has an engraved German silver oval at its center. The stock shows lovely figure and retains 95% original finish. The rifle is sighted with a hooded target front with fine bead and long rear which extends over tang and adjusts on a series of adjustment notches filed into the tang. There are no additional holes or alteration of any kind, the rifle is completely honest. The gun comes with an old shooter's box which appears period and is nicely made and incudes a brass powder flask, patch cutter, powder measure and an odd tool that may be a bullet mould cavity cleaner, there are some cast bullets in the case but oddly no mould. Also included is an iron bullet starter with walnut handled brass plunger. The condition of the case is excellent. This is a very fine percussion underhammer rifle. (1C9670-146) {ANTIQUE} [David & Lore Squier Collection] (2000/3000)
.30 caliber, 20'' octagon barrel with a very good bore and turned for starter at muzzle. This walnut stocked rifle is German silver mounted and engraved but oddly is not ...moremaker marked. Both David Squier and the man from whom he purchased this rifle, Albert C. Mayer attribute it to David Hilliard of Cornish, NH. It very much Hilliard's style and quality but at the end of the day it stands on its own merits regardless of its maker. The barrel shows areas of light scroll engraving at the breech, center and muzzle as well as on the top tang of the buttplate. As mentioned it is German silver mounted with its round patchbox showing a very endearing image of a sailing ship with paddle wheel with tasteful scroll around the periphery. The flat toeline of the stock shows a small round cap box inlaid just to the rear of the triggerguard tang. The toeplate and triggerguard also show tasteful scroll engraving. The wrist of the stock is very nicely checkered with well-executed border, this checkering wraps around the flat toeline and around the top tang. The condition of the gun is quite nice with the barrel showing about 75% original brown finish blending with a smooth brown patina in areas. There is a series of small nicks along the lower right edge for about 3 1/2" just ahead of breech. The walnut stock has a lovely rich color and a beautifully formed cheekrest with shadowline which has an engraved German silver oval at its center. The stock shows lovely figure and retains 95% original finish. The rifle is sighted with a hooded target front with fine bead and long rear which extends over tang and adjusts on a series of adjustment notches filed into the tang. There are no additional holes or alteration of any kind, the rifle is completely honest. The gun comes with an old shooter's box which appears period and is nicely made and incudes a brass powder flask, patch cutter, powder measure and an odd tool that may be a bullet mould cavity cleaner, there are some cast bullets in the case but oddly no mould. Also included is an iron bullet starter with walnut handled brass plunger. The condition of the case is excellent. This is a very fine percussion underhammer rifle. (1C9670-146) {ANTIQUE} [David & Lore Squier Collection] (2000/3000)

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Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Musket

Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Musket

Lot # 5 (Sale Order: 5 of 600)      

Low Estimate: 4,000High Estimate: 6,000
serial #571260B, 44 WCF, 30" round barrel with a bright minty bore. This musket remains in extremely fine condition. The barrel and bands retain 95% original bright blue with most loss being on the bands where there is some light flaking. The action also shows 95% strong original blue with loss due to minor flaking and with one patch of pitting on each side of action, they both measure under 1/4" in diameter. The hammer and lever retain virtually all of their original color case-hardened finish, the buttplate shows about 95% original color. The plain walnut buttstock and full length forend rate excellent with 95% plus original finish overall and with some scratches and light bruises as one would expect. Standard musket sights are present along with the original sling swivels. Included with the rifle is an original bayonet which retains about 97% original blue overall. A nice high condition 1873 Musket complete with bayonet. (1C1004-3) {C&R} (4000/6000)
serial #571260B, 44 WCF, 30" round barrel with a bright minty bore. This musket remains in extremely fine condition. The barrel and bands retain 95% original bright blue ...morewith most loss being on the bands where there is some light flaking. The action also shows 95% strong original blue with loss due to minor flaking and with one patch of pitting on each side of action, they both measure under 1/4" in diameter. The hammer and lever retain virtually all of their original color case-hardened finish, the buttplate shows about 95% original color. The plain walnut buttstock and full length forend rate excellent with 95% plus original finish overall and with some scratches and light bruises as one would expect. Standard musket sights are present along with the original sling swivels. Included with the rifle is an original bayonet which retains about 97% original blue overall. A nice high condition 1873 Musket complete with bayonet. (1C1004-3) {C&R} (4000/6000)

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Very Fine Colt Model 1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver

Very Fine Colt Model 1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver

Lot # 6 (Sale Order: 6 of 600)      

Low Estimate: 2,500High Estimate: 3,500
serial #218039, .31 cal, 4" octagon barrel with a bright very fine bore showing a few scattered small areas of light oxidation and otherwise crisp rifling throughout. This is a very handsome all-matching revolver made in 1862. The barrel and cylinder retain about 96-97% original bright blue showing some sparsely scattered very fine flaking to gray-brown, a little high edge wear and minor handling marks. The stagecoach scene along the six-shot cylinder remains very lovely and crisp and the safety pins are intact. The frame, hammer and loading lever retain about 90% slightly muting case-hardened colors taking on a silvery tone and showing a little errant speckling. The screw heads and trigger retain most of their brilliant fire blue and the New York address and other markings remain crisp and clear. The backstrap and triggerguard retain about 98% silver finish showing some very mild thinning to mild ocher brass along the high edges and the silver has taken on a wonderful untouched dark tarnish. The smooth walnut grip is ink-numbered to the gun and remains in excellent condition retaining about 98% original varnish showing a little edge wear and some sparsely scattered light dings and retains excellent fit. The half-cock notch will not catch and the trigger spring seems to be a little weak which will probably prove to be an easy fix, otherwise the action seems to function well at full cock with solid timing and lock-up. A lovely wartime 1849 Pocket that would make a fine addition to any Colt collection. (13C9980-47) {ANTIQUE} (2500/3500)
serial #218039, .31 cal, 4" octagon barrel with a bright very fine bore showing a few scattered small areas of light oxidation and otherwise crisp rifling throughout. Thi...mores is a very handsome all-matching revolver made in 1862. The barrel and cylinder retain about 96-97% original bright blue showing some sparsely scattered very fine flaking to gray-brown, a little high edge wear and minor handling marks. The stagecoach scene along the six-shot cylinder remains very lovely and crisp and the safety pins are intact. The frame, hammer and loading lever retain about 90% slightly muting case-hardened colors taking on a silvery tone and showing a little errant speckling. The screw heads and trigger retain most of their brilliant fire blue and the New York address and other markings remain crisp and clear. The backstrap and triggerguard retain about 98% silver finish showing some very mild thinning to mild ocher brass along the high edges and the silver has taken on a wonderful untouched dark tarnish. The smooth walnut grip is ink-numbered to the gun and remains in excellent condition retaining about 98% original varnish showing a little edge wear and some sparsely scattered light dings and retains excellent fit. The half-cock notch will not catch and the trigger spring seems to be a little weak which will probably prove to be an easy fix, otherwise the action seems to function well at full cock with solid timing and lock-up. A lovely wartime 1849 Pocket that would make a fine addition to any Colt collection. (13C9980-47) {ANTIQUE} (2500/3500)

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Very Fine Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver

Very Fine Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver

Lot # 7 (Sale Order: 7 of 600)      

Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 5,000
serial #126419, .36 cal, 7 1/2" octagon barrel with a good bore showing scattered light pitting and moderate oxidation its full-length with bright areas and otherwise strong rifling. The barrel of this very handsome 1862-made revolver retains about 92% original bright blue showing some silvering along the high edges, some scattered very fine flaking and a number of small dings mostly along the right side flats and muzzle. The wedge appears to have been refinished long ago and shows some remnants of pinprick pitting. The cylinder retains about 80% original bright blue with thinning and flaking to mild pewter along the edges, the safety pins are present and the naval engagement scene remains completely intact and crisp. The frame retains about 94% lovely case-hardened colors muting slightly to a pleasant smooth gray patina while the loading lever shows strong colors in the protected areas toning to silvery gray and the hammer is a dark smoky gray. The backstrap and triggerguard have toned to a mild goldenrod showing some scattered light handling marks and a few flakes of tarnished silver in the protected corners. The screw heads show light slot wear and have mostly toned to gray while the trigger retains most of its nice fire blue. The New York barrel address and other markings remain crisp and clear and the numbered parts show a subscript "2" in addition to the serial number. The smooth walnut grip is ink-numbered to the gun and remains in excellent condition retaining about 98% original varnish showing just some mild edge wear and scattered minor dings and handling marks. All of the serialized parts are matching including the wedge and the action seems to function well mechanically with solid timing and lock-up. A lovely early war 1851 Navy with some very fine condition for the Colt collector. (13D9980-36) {ANTIQUE} (3000/5000)
serial #126419, .36 cal, 7 1/2" octagon barrel with a good bore showing scattered light pitting and moderate oxidation its full-length with bright areas and otherwise str...moreong rifling. The barrel of this very handsome 1862-made revolver retains about 92% original bright blue showing some silvering along the high edges, some scattered very fine flaking and a number of small dings mostly along the right side flats and muzzle. The wedge appears to have been refinished long ago and shows some remnants of pinprick pitting. The cylinder retains about 80% original bright blue with thinning and flaking to mild pewter along the edges, the safety pins are present and the naval engagement scene remains completely intact and crisp. The frame retains about 94% lovely case-hardened colors muting slightly to a pleasant smooth gray patina while the loading lever shows strong colors in the protected areas toning to silvery gray and the hammer is a dark smoky gray. The backstrap and triggerguard have toned to a mild goldenrod showing some scattered light handling marks and a few flakes of tarnished silver in the protected corners. The screw heads show light slot wear and have mostly toned to gray while the trigger retains most of its nice fire blue. The New York barrel address and other markings remain crisp and clear and the numbered parts show a subscript "2" in addition to the serial number. The smooth walnut grip is ink-numbered to the gun and remains in excellent condition retaining about 98% original varnish showing just some mild edge wear and scattered minor dings and handling marks. All of the serialized parts are matching including the wedge and the action seems to function well mechanically with solid timing and lock-up. A lovely early war 1851 Navy with some very fine condition for the Colt collector. (13D9980-36) {ANTIQUE} (3000/5000)

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Fine Spencer Model 1865 Repeating Carbine

Fine Spencer Model 1865 Repeating Carbine

Lot # 8 (Sale Order: 8 of 600)      

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serial #2300, 56-50 Spencer, 20'' six-groove barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel of this handsome carbine retains about 95% original blue showing a few scattered light handling marks and some faint thinning and toning to pleasant gray-brown under bright light. The action and lockplate are taking on a nice medium gray patina with mild brown undertones, a generous amount of silvery case-hardened patina and some attractive vibrant colors still visible in the protected edges. The lever and hammer are dark gray, again showing some attractive smoky case-hardening and the internal protected areas of the breechblock retain almost all of their wonderful vibrant case-hardened colors. A number of the screw heads retain pale fire blue and the carbine is not equipped with a Stabler cutoff. The top of the action shows Spencer Repeating Rifle Co. address and the barrel ''M1865''. The smooth walnut buttstock and forend remain in very good plus condition showing remnants of oil finish, the buttstock showing a small flake forming behind the lockplate, some thin slivers missing around the sling hardware and a thin 1 1/4'' crack at the heel. There are some other scattered light handling marks and the stock does not show any visible cartouches. The barrel is matching the frame, the original sights and saddle ring are intact and the action seems to function well mechanically. A lovely Spencer carbine for the antique arms collector. (13C1005-9) {ANTIQUE} (3000/5000)
serial #2300, 56-50 Spencer, 20'' six-groove barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel of this handsome carbine retains about 95% original blue showing a few scatte...morered light handling marks and some faint thinning and toning to pleasant gray-brown under bright light. The action and lockplate are taking on a nice medium gray patina with mild brown undertones, a generous amount of silvery case-hardened patina and some attractive vibrant colors still visible in the protected edges. The lever and hammer are dark gray, again showing some attractive smoky case-hardening and the internal protected areas of the breechblock retain almost all of their wonderful vibrant case-hardened colors. A number of the screw heads retain pale fire blue and the carbine is not equipped with a Stabler cutoff. The top of the action shows Spencer Repeating Rifle Co. address and the barrel ''M1865''. The smooth walnut buttstock and forend remain in very good plus condition showing remnants of oil finish, the buttstock showing a small flake forming behind the lockplate, some thin slivers missing around the sling hardware and a thin 1 1/4'' crack at the heel. There are some other scattered light handling marks and the stock does not show any visible cartouches. The barrel is matching the frame, the original sights and saddle ring are intact and the action seems to function well mechanically. A lovely Spencer carbine for the antique arms collector. (13C1005-9) {ANTIQUE} (3000/5000)

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Fine Smith Civil War Percussion Carbine by American Machine Works

Fine Smith Civil War Percussion Carbine by American Machine Works

Lot # 9 (Sale Order: 9 of 600)      

Low Estimate: 2,500High Estimate: 3,500
serial #9144, .50 cal, 21 5/8'' round barrel with octagonal breech and a bright excellent bore showing one small area of mild oxidation and crisp rifling throughout. The barrel retains about 92% original blue showing some overall mild thinning and toning to pleasant gray-brown under bright light and a few scattered light handling marks. The action retains a similar amount of vibrant case-hardened colors showing a little mild brown speckling and some areas muting slightly to a nice silvery case-hardened patina. The spring catch, rear socket and triggerguard retain about 95% original bright blue showing some very mild flaking and a small ding along the bow of the guard. The buttplate and barrel band are flaking to a pleasant plum-brown patina showing some flakes of bright blue and the screw heads retain a healthy amount of fire blue, the head of the hinge screw having been lightly dressed at some point. All markings remain intact and crisp. The smooth walnut buttstock and forend remain in very good plus condition showing slightly worn oil finish, a few tiny chips at the toe and some overall light dings. The small sub-inspector stamps on the stocks have softened somewhat but remain legible and the left side wrist retains a strong cartouche, there is a small scratch encroaching slightly into the cartouche. All original hardware is intact, the serialized parts are matching and the action seems to function well mechanically. A lovely Smith carbine for the U.S. martial collector. (13C1005-12) {ANTIQUE} (2500/3500)
serial #9144, .50 cal, 21 5/8'' round barrel with octagonal breech and a bright excellent bore showing one small area of mild oxidation and crisp rifling throughout. The ...morebarrel retains about 92% original blue showing some overall mild thinning and toning to pleasant gray-brown under bright light and a few scattered light handling marks. The action retains a similar amount of vibrant case-hardened colors showing a little mild brown speckling and some areas muting slightly to a nice silvery case-hardened patina. The spring catch, rear socket and triggerguard retain about 95% original bright blue showing some very mild flaking and a small ding along the bow of the guard. The buttplate and barrel band are flaking to a pleasant plum-brown patina showing some flakes of bright blue and the screw heads retain a healthy amount of fire blue, the head of the hinge screw having been lightly dressed at some point. All markings remain intact and crisp. The smooth walnut buttstock and forend remain in very good plus condition showing slightly worn oil finish, a few tiny chips at the toe and some overall light dings. The small sub-inspector stamps on the stocks have softened somewhat but remain legible and the left side wrist retains a strong cartouche, there is a small scratch encroaching slightly into the cartouche. All original hardware is intact, the serialized parts are matching and the action seems to function well mechanically. A lovely Smith carbine for the U.S. martial collector. (13C1005-12) {ANTIQUE} (2500/3500)

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Superb Remington No. 1 Rolling Block Long Range Creedmoor Rifle

Superb Remington No. 1 Rolling Block Long Range Creedmoor Rifle

Lot # 10 (Sale Order: 10 of 600)      

Low Estimate: 8,000High Estimate: 12,000
serial #5579, 44-77 cal., 34 1/4" part round part octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a very high condition rifle which features a checkered pistolgrip fancy walnut stock with plain iron tipped forend and smooth steel shotgun buttplate and horn grip insert. The rifle is sighted with a windgauge front with spirit level and a mid-range Vernier tang mounted peepsight, there is no provision for a heel position sight. The rifle shows all matching numbers on tang, bottom of barrel, end grain of forend, end grain of buttstock at action and on inside of the smooth steel shotgun buttplate. The rifle remains in remarkable condition with the "E. Remington & Sons" addressed barrel retaining 95% original blue which is rich and strong and shows just a few scattered small patches of light oxidation or oxidation staining. The action shows 95% original color case-hardened finish which has faded only very slightly and remains quite vivid overall including on the tang. The rifle shows little if any use, the bore is like a mirror and the buttplate shows 95% original color case-hardening with one patch of oxidation at top screw. The checkered pistolgrip buttstock and forend are of highly figured walnut and rate excellent with 97% original finish remaining overall and with crisp checkering. The barrel is caliber marked on bottom of round section ahead of forend "44S" and is stamped twice "L.L. HEPBURN" beneath the forend adjacent to the serial number. A truly fabulous, completely honest and very high condition Remington Rolling Block Long Range rifle. (1F9670-20) {ANTIQUE} [David & Lore Squier Collection] (8,000/12,000)
serial #5579, 44-77 cal., 34 1/4" part round part octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a very high condition rifle which features a checkered pistolgrip f...moreancy walnut stock with plain iron tipped forend and smooth steel shotgun buttplate and horn grip insert. The rifle is sighted with a windgauge front with spirit level and a mid-range Vernier tang mounted peepsight, there is no provision for a heel position sight. The rifle shows all matching numbers on tang, bottom of barrel, end grain of forend, end grain of buttstock at action and on inside of the smooth steel shotgun buttplate. The rifle remains in remarkable condition with the "E. Remington & Sons" addressed barrel retaining 95% original blue which is rich and strong and shows just a few scattered small patches of light oxidation or oxidation staining. The action shows 95% original color case-hardened finish which has faded only very slightly and remains quite vivid overall including on the tang. The rifle shows little if any use, the bore is like a mirror and the buttplate shows 95% original color case-hardening with one patch of oxidation at top screw. The checkered pistolgrip buttstock and forend are of highly figured walnut and rate excellent with 97% original finish remaining overall and with crisp checkering. The barrel is caliber marked on bottom of round section ahead of forend "44S" and is stamped twice "L.L. HEPBURN" beneath the forend adjacent to the serial number. A truly fabulous, completely honest and very high condition Remington Rolling Block Long Range rifle. (1F9670-20) {ANTIQUE} [David & Lore Squier Collection] (8,000/12,000)

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Fine Remington Special Order No. 1 1/2 Rolling Block Sporting Rifle

Fine Remington Special Order No. 1 1/2 Rolling Block Sporting Rifle

Lot # 11 (Sale Order: 11 of 600)      

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serial #3477, 32 Ballard Extra Long, 30" octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore. This handsome rifle is equipped with a factory single set trigger. The barrel retains about 90% original blue with loss due to overall thinning and fading to a pleasant plum-brown patina along with some high edge wear, mild freckling and a few small dings. The action retains about 96% vibrant case-hardened colors showing some muting along the triggerguard and a little mild brown speckling. The small action parts retain a similar amount of lovely bright blue and fire blue finishes with some edge wear and mild flaking along the tops of the breechblock and hammer; the sides of the trigger show nice straw color and the buttplate also retains strong colors. Strangely, there is what appears to be a very thin hairline crack along the right side of the breechblock, it is only visible upon close inspection. The barrel address and five patent dates along the action remain crisp and clear. The smooth walnut buttstock and schnabel forend with ebony tip insert remain in very fine to perhaps near excellent condition retaining about 98% original oil finish, the buttstock showing two very thin drying cracks on the left side where it meets the action and the forend with a bit more wear showing some mild scuffs and abrasions at the tip. The barrel is matching the frame and the rifle is sighted with standard semi-buckhorn sporting rear sight and a Lyman small ivory bead front. The trigger will require a little tinkering as it currently does not set and the action otherwise seems to function well mechanically. A very attractive No. 1 1/2 seldom seen with the factory set trigger. (13C9670-208) {ANTIQUE} [David & Lore Squier Collection] (2500/3500)
serial #3477, 32 Ballard Extra Long, 30" octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore. This handsome rifle is equipped with a factory single set trigger. The barrel retain...mores about 90% original blue with loss due to overall thinning and fading to a pleasant plum-brown patina along with some high edge wear, mild freckling and a few small dings. The action retains about 96% vibrant case-hardened colors showing some muting along the triggerguard and a little mild brown speckling. The small action parts retain a similar amount of lovely bright blue and fire blue finishes with some edge wear and mild flaking along the tops of the breechblock and hammer; the sides of the trigger show nice straw color and the buttplate also retains strong colors. Strangely, there is what appears to be a very thin hairline crack along the right side of the breechblock, it is only visible upon close inspection. The barrel address and five patent dates along the action remain crisp and clear. The smooth walnut buttstock and schnabel forend with ebony tip insert remain in very fine to perhaps near excellent condition retaining about 98% original oil finish, the buttstock showing two very thin drying cracks on the left side where it meets the action and the forend with a bit more wear showing some mild scuffs and abrasions at the tip. The barrel is matching the frame and the rifle is sighted with standard semi-buckhorn sporting rear sight and a Lyman small ivory bead front. The trigger will require a little tinkering as it currently does not set and the action otherwise seems to function well mechanically. A very attractive No. 1 1/2 seldom seen with the factory set trigger. (13C9670-208) {ANTIQUE} [David & Lore Squier Collection] (2500/3500)

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Very Fine Remington No. 1 Rolling Block Sporting Rifle with Presentation

Very Fine Remington No. 1 Rolling Block Sporting Rifle with Presentation

Lot # 12 (Sale Order: 12 of 600)      

Low Estimate: 3,500High Estimate: 5,000
serial #7154, 44-77, 28" octagon barrel with a bright near excellent bore showing a few small areas of pinprick pitting nearer the muzzle and otherwise crisp rifling throughout. The barrel of this attractive rifle retains about 95% original blue showing some mild silvering and a few small dings along the edges along with some mild thinning and a few small areas of fine pinprick pitting nearer the muzzle. The action retains a similar amount of vibrant case-hardened colors muting very slightly showing some toning to pewter and mild brown speckling mostly along the tangs and a couple small dings around the triggerguard. The breechblock, hammer and action pins retain about 98% strong original bright blue showing a little fine flaking and a number of the screw heads, the trigger and the sights retain much of their stunning brilliant fire blue. The buttplate is toning to pewter showing some light oxidation and strong colors and all markings remain intact and crisp. The smooth walnut stock and forend with steel schnabel tip remain in very fine condition retaining about 95% of an excellent older-reapplied varnish darkened somewhat at the tangs and showing some mild thinning along the forend also with a very thin missing sliver at the right edge of the upper tang and a few scattered light dings. The stock shows some subtle attractive grain figure mostly at the heel and there is a silver monogram plate inlaid along the toe line that is neatly engraved "Presented To / C. T. Miller Esqr. / by the Employees of the / Belmont Oil Works / March 28th 1882". The most prominent company by this name, that our research has uncovered was one of the earliest established oil refineries in the country, founded in 1865 along the Schuylkill River upon discovery of oil in Western Pennsylvania. It appears it was bought out by the city of Philadelphia just five years later in 1870 and for how long it continued operations after that remains elusive. In any event this is a very fine Remington No. 1 that may benefit from some further research. (13D9670-87) {ANTIQUE} [David & Lore Squier Collection] (3500/5000)
serial #7154, 44-77, 28" octagon barrel with a bright near excellent bore showing a few small areas of pinprick pitting nearer the muzzle and otherwise crisp rifling thro...moreughout. The barrel of this attractive rifle retains about 95% original blue showing some mild silvering and a few small dings along the edges along with some mild thinning and a few small areas of fine pinprick pitting nearer the muzzle. The action retains a similar amount of vibrant case-hardened colors muting very slightly showing some toning to pewter and mild brown speckling mostly along the tangs and a couple small dings around the triggerguard. The breechblock, hammer and action pins retain about 98% strong original bright blue showing a little fine flaking and a number of the screw heads, the trigger and the sights retain much of their stunning brilliant fire blue. The buttplate is toning to pewter showing some light oxidation and strong colors and all markings remain intact and crisp. The smooth walnut stock and forend with steel schnabel tip remain in very fine condition retaining about 95% of an excellent older-reapplied varnish darkened somewhat at the tangs and showing some mild thinning along the forend also with a very thin missing sliver at the right edge of the upper tang and a few scattered light dings. The stock shows some subtle attractive grain figure mostly at the heel and there is a silver monogram plate inlaid along the toe line that is neatly engraved "Presented To / C. T. Miller Esqr. / by the Employees of the / Belmont Oil Works / March 28th 1882". The most prominent company by this name, that our research has uncovered was one of the earliest established oil refineries in the country, founded in 1865 along the Schuylkill River upon discovery of oil in Western Pennsylvania. It appears it was bought out by the city of Philadelphia just five years later in 1870 and for how long it continued operations after that remains elusive. In any event this is a very fine Remington No. 1 that may benefit from some further research. (13D9670-87) {ANTIQUE} [David & Lore Squier Collection] (3500/5000)

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Scarce Remington Special Order No. 2 Deluxe Rolling Block Sporting Rifle

Scarce Remington Special Order No. 2 Deluxe Rolling Block Sporting Rifle

Lot # 13 (Sale Order: 13 of 600)      

Low Estimate: 2,500High Estimate: 4,000
serial #14353, 38-40 Remington, 32 1/2" part round part octagon barrel with a bright very fine bore showing a couple tiny spots of mild oxidation and strong rifling throughout. This is a very unusual rifle equipped with an extra-long and heavy barrel along with special order stocks, a peculiar combination for the light-framed No. 2. The rifle is also pictured and described on pages 264 & 265 of Marcot's rolling block rifles book and is the only one noted with this barrel length. The barrel retains about 75-80% original blue showing some thinning and toning to plum-brown patina under bright light, some areas of old oxidation staining concentrating somewhat nearer the muzzle and scattered light handling marks. The action retains about 90% original attractive case-hardened colors showing some slight overall fading and muting to pleasant mild gray along with some sparse minor gray-brown speckling. The buttplate and steel schnabel forend tip are a silvery pewter patina and the hammer and breechblock retain 95% original bright blue showing a little fine flaking and edge wear. The small action parts retain a healthy amount of original fire blue and straw finishes and all markings remain intact and strong. The checkered walnut round knob pistolgrip buttstock and forend remain in very fine condition showing a thin 5/8" crack at the upper tang, a few scattered light dings and handling marks. The diamond point checkering with mullered borders remains mostly intact and strong showing just some mild wear and the buttstock shows attractive if somewhat subtle grain figure throughout. Evidently this rifle was once fitted with a factory tang sight as there is a small brass tack set into the point of comb for a tang sight to rest upon. The barrel and buttstock are matching the frame, the rifle is sighted with a standard sporting rear sight, Beach combination front sight and the action seems to function well mechanically. A very interesting and likely unique example for the advanced Remington collector. (13C9670-125) {ANTIQUE} [David & Lore Squier Collection] (2500/4000)
serial #14353, 38-40 Remington, 32 1/2" part round part octagon barrel with a bright very fine bore showing a couple tiny spots of mild oxidation and strong rifling throu...moreghout. This is a very unusual rifle equipped with an extra-long and heavy barrel along with special order stocks, a peculiar combination for the light-framed No. 2. The rifle is also pictured and described on pages 264 & 265 of Marcot's rolling block rifles book and is the only one noted with this barrel length. The barrel retains about 75-80% original blue showing some thinning and toning to plum-brown patina under bright light, some areas of old oxidation staining concentrating somewhat nearer the muzzle and scattered light handling marks. The action retains about 90% original attractive case-hardened colors showing some slight overall fading and muting to pleasant mild gray along with some sparse minor gray-brown speckling. The buttplate and steel schnabel forend tip are a silvery pewter patina and the hammer and breechblock retain 95% original bright blue showing a little fine flaking and edge wear. The small action parts retain a healthy amount of original fire blue and straw finishes and all markings remain intact and strong. The checkered walnut round knob pistolgrip buttstock and forend remain in very fine condition showing a thin 5/8" crack at the upper tang, a few scattered light dings and handling marks. The diamond point checkering with mullered borders remains mostly intact and strong showing just some mild wear and the buttstock shows attractive if somewhat subtle grain figure throughout. Evidently this rifle was once fitted with a factory tang sight as there is a small brass tack set into the point of comb for a tang sight to rest upon. The barrel and buttstock are matching the frame, the rifle is sighted with a standard sporting rear sight, Beach combination front sight and the action seems to function well mechanically. A very interesting and likely unique example for the advanced Remington collector. (13C9670-125) {ANTIQUE} [David & Lore Squier Collection] (2500/4000)

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Engraved Smith & Wesson No. 2 Old Army Revolver

Engraved Smith & Wesson No. 2 Old Army Revolver

Lot # 14 (Sale Order: 14 of 600)      

Low Estimate: 1,000High Estimate: 1,500
serial #18839, 32 RF, 6'' ribbed octagon barrel with a fair bore showing moderate oxidation, light pitting and some good rifling throughout. The metal surfaces of this revolver are extensively embellished with lovely New York-style engraving, very much in the style of Nimschke's shop with its finely detailed foliate scrollwork intertwining and overlapping with itself along with nice punch-dot shading and some light geometric bordering. The metal surfaces have mostly toned to a deep gunmetal gray patina showing some scattered small spots of old light pitting and remnants of old oxidation, the engraving largely intact. The barrel address remains intact and strong, the patent dates along the cylinder are mostly engraved-over and the hammer shows some remnants of silvery case-hardened patina. The hinge screw head shows some slot wear and has been lightly dressed long ago and the revolver was evidently silver-plated as there are some remnants present beneath the grips. The grips are an attractive set of antique ivory that rate very fine showing some spots of oxidation leaching along the edges and scattered handling marks. They show nice fine age crackling and striations with a rich patina throughout, the bases are neatly engraved with some initials that appear to be ''FR'' and ''JM'' and the left panel shows an attractive carved profile of an eagle-helmeted warrior. The grips are un-numbered and the other parts are matching by assembly number, barrel-to-frame fit shows some play, timing and lock-up are off though the hammer remains functional. A very respectable engraved No. 2 with an attractive set of grips. (13B9952-75) {ANTIQUE} (1000/1500)
serial #18839, 32 RF, 6'' ribbed octagon barrel with a fair bore showing moderate oxidation, light pitting and some good rifling throughout. The metal surfaces of this re...morevolver are extensively embellished with lovely New York-style engraving, very much in the style of Nimschke's shop with its finely detailed foliate scrollwork intertwining and overlapping with itself along with nice punch-dot shading and some light geometric bordering. The metal surfaces have mostly toned to a deep gunmetal gray patina showing some scattered small spots of old light pitting and remnants of old oxidation, the engraving largely intact. The barrel address remains intact and strong, the patent dates along the cylinder are mostly engraved-over and the hammer shows some remnants of silvery case-hardened patina. The hinge screw head shows some slot wear and has been lightly dressed long ago and the revolver was evidently silver-plated as there are some remnants present beneath the grips. The grips are an attractive set of antique ivory that rate very fine showing some spots of oxidation leaching along the edges and scattered handling marks. They show nice fine age crackling and striations with a rich patina throughout, the bases are neatly engraved with some initials that appear to be ''FR'' and ''JM'' and the left panel shows an attractive carved profile of an eagle-helmeted warrior. The grips are un-numbered and the other parts are matching by assembly number, barrel-to-frame fit shows some play, timing and lock-up are off though the hammer remains functional. A very respectable engraved No. 2 with an attractive set of grips. (13B9952-75) {ANTIQUE} (1000/1500)

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Attractive Factory Engraved Smith & Wesson 38 Third Model Double Action Revolver

Attractive Factory Engraved Smith & Wesson 38 Third Model Double Action Revolver

Lot # 15 (Sale Order: 15 of 600)      

Low Estimate: 2,500High Estimate: 4,000
serial #296479, 38 S&W, 6'' ribbed round barrel with a bright near excellent bore showing a few scattered specks of light oxidation and otherwise strong rifling throughout. The barrel and frame of this revolver retain about 90% plus original bright blue with most of the loss due to some scattered fine flaking, and edge wear mostly along the gripstraps and left side, along with a small scuff at the top back edge of the frame. The cylinder retains about 98-99% period reapplied gold plating showing some fine pinprick flakes and a little old pitting beneath the plating along the face. The hammer and trigger retain about 95% vibrant case-hardened colors and the front sight is nickel-plated. The revolver shows tasteful crisp embellishments featuring finely-detailed foliate scrollwork with punch-dot shading along the sides, cylinder flats and down the backstrap. The embellishments are very much the clean style of Oscar Young, the scrollwork on the sides of the frame with the characteristic ''cinch'' along the bottom edge. The revolver wears a pair of un-numbered smooth mother-of-pearl grips from the period that remain in very fine condition showing a couple of tiny chips and light scuffs along the back edge of the right panel. The serialized parts are matching, barrel-to-frame fit remains solid and the action seems to function well mechanically. A very handsome 38 DA with some lovely scrollwork. (13B9952-82) {ANTIQUE} (2500/4000)
serial #296479, 38 S&W, 6'' ribbed round barrel with a bright near excellent bore showing a few scattered specks of light oxidation and otherwise strong rifling throughou...moret. The barrel and frame of this revolver retain about 90% plus original bright blue with most of the loss due to some scattered fine flaking, and edge wear mostly along the gripstraps and left side, along with a small scuff at the top back edge of the frame. The cylinder retains about 98-99% period reapplied gold plating showing some fine pinprick flakes and a little old pitting beneath the plating along the face. The hammer and trigger retain about 95% vibrant case-hardened colors and the front sight is nickel-plated. The revolver shows tasteful crisp embellishments featuring finely-detailed foliate scrollwork with punch-dot shading along the sides, cylinder flats and down the backstrap. The embellishments are very much the clean style of Oscar Young, the scrollwork on the sides of the frame with the characteristic ''cinch'' along the bottom edge. The revolver wears a pair of un-numbered smooth mother-of-pearl grips from the period that remain in very fine condition showing a couple of tiny chips and light scuffs along the back edge of the right panel. The serialized parts are matching, barrel-to-frame fit remains solid and the action seems to function well mechanically. A very handsome 38 DA with some lovely scrollwork. (13B9952-82) {ANTIQUE} (2500/4000)

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Engraved Smith & Wesson 38 Single Action Second Model Revolver

Engraved Smith & Wesson 38 Single Action Second Model Revolver

Lot # 16 (Sale Order: 16 of 600)      

Low Estimate: 1,800High Estimate: 2,200
serial #27579, 38 S&W, 3 1/4'' ribbed round barrel with a partially bright good bore showing some scattered light pitting and strong rifling throughout. The barrel and frame of this attractive revolver retain perhaps 80% original nickel finish that shows overall light flaking and toning to gray, blending in nicely with the bare metal, along with a few tiny pinprick pits along some of the high edges and some remnants of old oxidation. The cylinder shows remnants of an antique gold wash now thinning and toning to a burnished bronze with a little bit of pinprick pitting. The hammer retains some hints of case-hardened colors and the barrel address and patent dates remain intact and strong. The revolver is embellished in near full coverage with finely detailed flowing foliate scrollwork and punch-dot shading, some light geometric zigzag accenting and a simple border line at the rear of the cylinder. The scrollwork shows the characteristic areas overlapping and intertwining with itself along the sides of the frame and barrel, the left side with an interesting fleur-de-lis-pointed staff through-which the foliate scroll weaves in and out. The smooth antique mother-of-pearl grips remain in very good plus to very fine condition, the right panel with a thin sliver missing along the base and showing some mild edge wear. Both panels retain excellent fit to the frame. The barrel, latch and cylinder are matching the frame, barrel-to-frame fit is excellent and the action seems to function well mechanically with solid timing and lock-up. A lovely revolver with some excellent, detailed period engraving. (13C9952-48) {ANTIQUE} (1800/2200)
serial #27579, 38 S&W, 3 1/4'' ribbed round barrel with a partially bright good bore showing some scattered light pitting and strong rifling throughout. The barrel and fr...moreame of this attractive revolver retain perhaps 80% original nickel finish that shows overall light flaking and toning to gray, blending in nicely with the bare metal, along with a few tiny pinprick pits along some of the high edges and some remnants of old oxidation. The cylinder shows remnants of an antique gold wash now thinning and toning to a burnished bronze with a little bit of pinprick pitting. The hammer retains some hints of case-hardened colors and the barrel address and patent dates remain intact and strong. The revolver is embellished in near full coverage with finely detailed flowing foliate scrollwork and punch-dot shading, some light geometric zigzag accenting and a simple border line at the rear of the cylinder. The scrollwork shows the characteristic areas overlapping and intertwining with itself along the sides of the frame and barrel, the left side with an interesting fleur-de-lis-pointed staff through-which the foliate scroll weaves in and out. The smooth antique mother-of-pearl grips remain in very good plus to very fine condition, the right panel with a thin sliver missing along the base and showing some mild edge wear. Both panels retain excellent fit to the frame. The barrel, latch and cylinder are matching the frame, barrel-to-frame fit is excellent and the action seems to function well mechanically with solid timing and lock-up. A lovely revolver with some excellent, detailed period engraving. (13C9952-48) {ANTIQUE} (1800/2200)

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Exceptional Smith & Wesson 22/32 Heavy Frame Target Hand Ejector Revolver

Exceptional Smith & Wesson 22/32 Heavy Frame Target Hand Ejector Revolver

Lot # 17 (Sale Order: 17 of 600)      

Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 3,000
serial #458661, 22 LR, 6" barrel with bright excellent, likely unfired, bore. This lovely revolver retains about 99% original blue finish, the loss is due primarily to a very light rub mark on the right side of the muzzle, and very small spot of oxidation on the left side of the frame near the barrel which has left a couple miniscule pits, which would barely warrant mention were the balance of this arm not in such exceptionally fine condition. The hammer and trigger retain beautiful case-hardened colors. The diamond checkered factory walnut extended target grips rate excellent and are unblemished, they are pencil numbered to the gun. All appropriate parts are correctly numbered to the gun, it features a Patridge front sight, black blade adjustable rear sight and it times and locks up correctly. The revolver comes in its original purple hinge-top box, pencil numbered on its underside and correctly end labeled. The box itself rates about excellent showing light scattered handling marks, mostly in the corners and a crisp end label. Really a superb example from-which it would be difficult to upgrade; this revolver appears unfired. (8A9981-4) {C&R} (2000/3000)
serial #458661, 22 LR, 6" barrel with bright excellent, likely unfired, bore. This lovely revolver retains about 99% original blue finish, the loss is due primarily to a ...morevery light rub mark on the right side of the muzzle, and very small spot of oxidation on the left side of the frame near the barrel which has left a couple miniscule pits, which would barely warrant mention were the balance of this arm not in such exceptionally fine condition. The hammer and trigger retain beautiful case-hardened colors. The diamond checkered factory walnut extended target grips rate excellent and are unblemished, they are pencil numbered to the gun. All appropriate parts are correctly numbered to the gun, it features a Patridge front sight, black blade adjustable rear sight and it times and locks up correctly. The revolver comes in its original purple hinge-top box, pencil numbered on its underside and correctly end labeled. The box itself rates about excellent showing light scattered handling marks, mostly in the corners and a crisp end label. Really a superb example from-which it would be difficult to upgrade; this revolver appears unfired. (8A9981-4) {C&R} (2000/3000)

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Excellent Smith & Wesson K-22 First Model Outdoorsman Hand Ejector Revolver

Excellent Smith & Wesson K-22 First Model Outdoorsman Hand Ejector Revolver

Lot # 18 (Sale Order: 18 of 600)      

Low Estimate: 2,500High Estimate: 3,500
serial #638757, 22 LR, 6" barrel with an excellent bore. This superb gun retains about 99% original blue finish, the only real loss is from a few very minor handling marks and a light turn ring. The service trigger and hammer retain beautiful case-hardened colors. The diamond checkered walnut factory grips with silver S&W medallions are numbered to the gun and remain in excellent condition. The gun features a Call silver bead front sight, black blade adjustable rear sight, timing and lock up are as tight as the day it left Springfield and all appropriate parts are numbered matching. In addition to its great condition, it includes the factory two-piece red box that is end labeled to the gun, knurled steel sight adjustment tool (screwdriver) with nickel plate handle, bore mop and brush, manual, "Helpful Hints" pamphlet and "Caution" pamphlet about cleaning in three languages. The box rates very good with edge wear and handling marks, the penciled number on the underside long since worn away. The manual has faded to yellow but rates excellent otherwise, the screwdriver is excellent, the bore mop and brush are used, the Helpful Hints brochure has a torn away section at the top with heavy oil soiling and the caution pamphlet rates good. Also included is a factory letter indicating this gun was shipped on March 31, 1932, to Folsom Arms Co., New York City, N.Y. as described above. It would take considerable effort to improve on this fine gun and accessories. (8A9981-2) {C&R} (2500/3500)
serial #638757, 22 LR, 6" barrel with an excellent bore. This superb gun retains about 99% original blue finish, the only real loss is from a few very minor handling mark...mores and a light turn ring. The service trigger and hammer retain beautiful case-hardened colors. The diamond checkered walnut factory grips with silver S&W medallions are numbered to the gun and remain in excellent condition. The gun features a Call silver bead front sight, black blade adjustable rear sight, timing and lock up are as tight as the day it left Springfield and all appropriate parts are numbered matching. In addition to its great condition, it includes the factory two-piece red box that is end labeled to the gun, knurled steel sight adjustment tool (screwdriver) with nickel plate handle, bore mop and brush, manual, "Helpful Hints" pamphlet and "Caution" pamphlet about cleaning in three languages. The box rates very good with edge wear and handling marks, the penciled number on the underside long since worn away. The manual has faded to yellow but rates excellent otherwise, the screwdriver is excellent, the bore mop and brush are used, the Helpful Hints brochure has a torn away section at the top with heavy oil soiling and the caution pamphlet rates good. Also included is a factory letter indicating this gun was shipped on March 31, 1932, to Folsom Arms Co., New York City, N.Y. as described above. It would take considerable effort to improve on this fine gun and accessories. (8A9981-2) {C&R} (2500/3500)

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U.S. Model 1922 Bolt Action Rifle

U.S. Model 1922 Bolt Action Rifle

Lot # 19 (Sale Order: 19 of 600)      

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serial #697, 22 LR, 24'' 7-22 dated Springfield Armory barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a lovely rifle appearing to be in the NRA sales-type of configuration rather than the ''issue'' style stock, with the barrel drilled and tapped for steel target blocks. The rifle retains about 97% original rust blue, the bottom metal niter blued and showing a bit more wear on the bow of the guard and rear of the floorplate. The bolt body remains a pewter gray patina with light operational wear and remnants of some very light oxidation staining here and there and remains in the original 1922 configuration, with the dual firing pin. The bolt shroud features nice oil quenched case-hardening with the two-toned safety drifting slightly to pewter, striker is headless. The band and buttplate have toned somewhat to a gunmetal gray patina, the length of pull sitting at 13 1/4'', a few spots of the plate being slightly proud. The stock itself rates excellent with only very light handling marks here and there and appears to be unmolested and is the NRA or sales type without fingergrooves. The standard front sight is intact and the receiver wears a Lyman 48 receiver sight base on the rear ring, no bridge is present. The barrel has been drilled and tapped 7.25'' apart for steel target blocks which support adjustable aluminum rings which mount a J Unertl 8X telescopic sight serial #2629, marked ''USMC-Sniper''. The scope rates very fine with a bit of fading and some scattered light oxidation near the adjustable objective, with sun shade intact and crosshair reticle showing bright about excellent optics. Included is one original Model 1922 magazine with the heavy pinned base rating about excellent overall. While not able to be located in SRS records, the arm is clearly in a wonderful state of condition and as-issued. A super unmodified model 1922 that would perform as well at the range as it will as an investment. (3B9965-31) {C&R} (2000/3000)
serial #697, 22 LR, 24'' 7-22 dated Springfield Armory barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a lovely rifle appearing to be in the NRA sales-type of configuration ...morerather than the ''issue'' style stock, with the barrel drilled and tapped for steel target blocks. The rifle retains about 97% original rust blue, the bottom metal niter blued and showing a bit more wear on the bow of the guard and rear of the floorplate. The bolt body remains a pewter gray patina with light operational wear and remnants of some very light oxidation staining here and there and remains in the original 1922 configuration, with the dual firing pin. The bolt shroud features nice oil quenched case-hardening with the two-toned safety drifting slightly to pewter, striker is headless. The band and buttplate have toned somewhat to a gunmetal gray patina, the length of pull sitting at 13 1/4'', a few spots of the plate being slightly proud. The stock itself rates excellent with only very light handling marks here and there and appears to be unmolested and is the NRA or sales type without fingergrooves. The standard front sight is intact and the receiver wears a Lyman 48 receiver sight base on the rear ring, no bridge is present. The barrel has been drilled and tapped 7.25'' apart for steel target blocks which support adjustable aluminum rings which mount a J Unertl 8X telescopic sight serial #2629, marked ''USMC-Sniper''. The scope rates very fine with a bit of fading and some scattered light oxidation near the adjustable objective, with sun shade intact and crosshair reticle showing bright about excellent optics. Included is one original Model 1922 magazine with the heavy pinned base rating about excellent overall. While not able to be located in SRS records, the arm is clearly in a wonderful state of condition and as-issued. A super unmodified model 1922 that would perform as well at the range as it will as an investment. (3B9965-31) {C&R} (2000/3000)

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Colt Prewar Super 38 Automatic Pistol

Colt Prewar Super 38 Automatic Pistol

Lot # 20 (Sale Order: 20 of 600)      

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serial # 11939, 38 Super, 5'' correct Colt barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a really superb pre-war Super 38 pistol. The metal surfaces retain about 98% original blue, the loss being some very light high edge and contact point wear with a few very minor surface abrasions or occlusions here and there, showing perhaps a few very sparsely scattered flecks of extremely light surface oxidation. The blue overall remains very rich and deep and the bright-polished portion of the barrel above the chamber remains brilliant. The barrel is indeed in prewar configuration being .530'' in diameter and the appropriate bushing accompanies it. The arched checkered mainspring housing shows only the slightest wear at the butt and the checkered trigger shows the slightest operational wear on its right side. The fully checkered walnut grips rate excellent with perhaps a couple chipped diamonds. Included with the gun is a very nice two-tone ''Colt Super/38 Auto''-marked magazine which rates excellent overall showing a couple tiny scratches on its base. Made in 1931, the gun functions well mechanically and the slide is properly numbered to the frame beneath the firing pin stop. The pistol comes with its original purple box with instruction sheet, ''shooting suggestions' pamphlet, Colt cleaning instructions and a wholesale price list. A very lovely prewar Super 38 from-which it would be difficult to upgrade, suitable for the finest Colt or 1911 collections. (3C1014-5) {C&R} (5000/7000)
serial # 11939, 38 Super, 5'' correct Colt barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a really superb pre-war Super 38 pistol. The metal surfaces retain about 98% origi...morenal blue, the loss being some very light high edge and contact point wear with a few very minor surface abrasions or occlusions here and there, showing perhaps a few very sparsely scattered flecks of extremely light surface oxidation. The blue overall remains very rich and deep and the bright-polished portion of the barrel above the chamber remains brilliant. The barrel is indeed in prewar configuration being .530'' in diameter and the appropriate bushing accompanies it. The arched checkered mainspring housing shows only the slightest wear at the butt and the checkered trigger shows the slightest operational wear on its right side. The fully checkered walnut grips rate excellent with perhaps a couple chipped diamonds. Included with the gun is a very nice two-tone ''Colt Super/38 Auto''-marked magazine which rates excellent overall showing a couple tiny scratches on its base. Made in 1931, the gun functions well mechanically and the slide is properly numbered to the frame beneath the firing pin stop. The pistol comes with its original purple box with instruction sheet, ''shooting suggestions' pamphlet, Colt cleaning instructions and a wholesale price list. A very lovely prewar Super 38 from-which it would be difficult to upgrade, suitable for the finest Colt or 1911 collections. (3C1014-5) {C&R} (5000/7000)

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U.S. Model 1922 MII Bolt Action Rifle

U.S. Model 1922 MII Bolt Action Rifle

Lot # 21 (Sale Order: 21 of 600)      

Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 3,000
serial #16991B, 22 LR, 24'' 11-28 dated Springfield Armory barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barreled action retains about 97 to near 98% original gray-green parkerized finish showing a bit of wear on the barrel. The bottom metal shows excellent niter blue on the floorplate, fading on the front extension and bow of the guard a plum. Both the checkered steel cupped buttplate and barrel band have been very professionally refinished however the balance of the arm appears unmolested. The bolt body remains bright with only light operational wear and excellent feathering and is electric pencil numbered to the gun on its underside. Converted to M2 configuration from M1, the serial number shows the capital letter ''B'' stamped after it and the arm appears arsenal drilled and tapped for steel telescopic sight bases. The standard front open sight is in place and a Lyman 48C is complete on the rear receiver bridge. The smooth walnut NRA sales-style stock rates excellent with perhaps a very minor handling mark or light ding here and there, the most prominent a very minor scratch beneath the bolt stop. The steel target blocks mount adjustable rings which support a Lyman Junior target spot 10X telescopic sight, serial #3856. The scope features an adjustable objective and post and crosshair reticle with bright excellent optics and includes both lens caps and a rubber eyepiece. Externally the scope rates very fine to near excellent showing only light wear. Included is one original parkerized magazine. Really an excellent updated M-2 example that no doubt shoots as good as it looks and will only increase in value as the years pass. (3B9965-3) {C&R} (2000/3000)
serial #16991B, 22 LR, 24'' 11-28 dated Springfield Armory barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barreled action retains about 97 to near 98% original gray-green parke...morerized finish showing a bit of wear on the barrel. The bottom metal shows excellent niter blue on the floorplate, fading on the front extension and bow of the guard a plum. Both the checkered steel cupped buttplate and barrel band have been very professionally refinished however the balance of the arm appears unmolested. The bolt body remains bright with only light operational wear and excellent feathering and is electric pencil numbered to the gun on its underside. Converted to M2 configuration from M1, the serial number shows the capital letter ''B'' stamped after it and the arm appears arsenal drilled and tapped for steel telescopic sight bases. The standard front open sight is in place and a Lyman 48C is complete on the rear receiver bridge. The smooth walnut NRA sales-style stock rates excellent with perhaps a very minor handling mark or light ding here and there, the most prominent a very minor scratch beneath the bolt stop. The steel target blocks mount adjustable rings which support a Lyman Junior target spot 10X telescopic sight, serial #3856. The scope features an adjustable objective and post and crosshair reticle with bright excellent optics and includes both lens caps and a rubber eyepiece. Externally the scope rates very fine to near excellent showing only light wear. Included is one original parkerized magazine. Really an excellent updated M-2 example that no doubt shoots as good as it looks and will only increase in value as the years pass. (3B9965-3) {C&R} (2000/3000)

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Exceptional Early US Model 1911 Colt Pistol with 65th New York Marking

Exceptional Early US Model 1911 Colt Pistol with 65th New York Marking

Lot # 22 (Sale Order: 22 of 600)      

Low Estimate: 7,000High Estimate: 9,000
serial #102020, 45 ACP, 5'' correct Colt barrel with a mostly bright bore showing some light frosting in the grooves. This is an absolutely lovely, early 1914-produced Colt pistol that remains in a very fine state of condition and has a professionally-applied marking along the frontstrap. The marking is very reminiscent of Colt factory-applied markings, the block style characters and characteristics of the engraving being very similar to examples we have noted on Police Department guns, this arm however shipped to Springfield Armory in October of 1914 in a shipment of 996 guns. The metal surfaces retain about 98% original blue, with light loss at the front of the slide, and some very light high edge wear with tiny handling marks scattered about the surface. All of the markings remain very crisp including the Rampant Colt at rear of slide and the ''WGP'' inspectors marking, with lovely hasty Colt military polish, all of the lines evident and sharp. The arm features the appropriate wide spur finely checkered hammer, checkered undercut safety and checkered slide stop with lightly radiused surface at the serrations. The barrel shows the proper ''P'' and ''H'' proofs atop the hood area, and the sights are correct for this run of pistols. The diamond checkered walnut grips rate excellent with basically all their original varnish and crisp points. Included with the arm is a single two-tone Colt lanyard loop magazine with pinned base which rates about excellent, showing just a bit of light oxidation near the lips and a very good R.I.A. marked, 1914 dated mounted pattern of 1912 regulation flap holster is included. The frontstrap of the gun was very neatly engraved or pantographed during the period of use ''65 NY No. 20'', the 65th New York Guard unit, based out of Buffalo New York, The 65th N.Y.N.G. was called up in 1916 and did service on the Mexican Border during the hunt for Pancho Villa. They were re-designated the 3rd Field Artillery in July of 1916 and attached to the 27th Division for the World War, seeing service in the Meuse-Argonne and Lorraine sectors in 1918. The pistol is in an uncharacteristically lovely state of condition for such an early pistol and would be a welcomed addition to any collection of US martial arms or comprehensive collection of 1911 pistols. (3C1014-6) {C&R} (7000/9000)

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Springfield Armory Model 1903 NRA Sporting Rifle

Springfield Armory Model 1903 NRA Sporting Rifle

Lot # 23 (Sale Order: 23 of 600)      

Low Estimate: 2,500High Estimate: 4,000
serial #1269046, 30-06, 24'' 5-25 dated Springfield Armory star gauged barrel with a bright very fine to perhaps near excellent bore which shows the slightest bit of frosting in the grooves. The barreled action retains about 97% original Springfield Armory blue with the bolt body remaining bright with its factory polish all brilliant including the feathering, and DC pencil-numbered to the receiver along its top surface. The shroud retains some nice oil quenched case-hardening and the safety is two-tone blued and gray with the ''ready'' portion vivid; the polished underside ''ON'' of the magazine cut-off remains brilliant as well. The bottom metal shows perhaps a bit more wear with toning to plum on the bow of the guard and the front extension, the flaming bomb NRA stamp slightly light, but legible. The smooth walnut pistolgrip stock rates about excellent with a small handful of very light handling marks or dings here and there and remnants of a light circled P firing proof on the grip; the cupped steel buttplate still retains some good original blue with fading at the heel and toe. The Summary of DCM Rifle Sales 1922-1942 © Frank Mallory, lists this arm by serial number as a Sporter. The arm features a simple blade front sight and Lyman 48C rear and remains a very handsome example of these fine NRA Sporter rifles. (3C9965-43) {C&R} (2500/4000)
serial #1269046, 30-06, 24'' 5-25 dated Springfield Armory star gauged barrel with a bright very fine to perhaps near excellent bore which shows the slightest bit of fros...moreting in the grooves. The barreled action retains about 97% original Springfield Armory blue with the bolt body remaining bright with its factory polish all brilliant including the feathering, and DC pencil-numbered to the receiver along its top surface. The shroud retains some nice oil quenched case-hardening and the safety is two-tone blued and gray with the ''ready'' portion vivid; the polished underside ''ON'' of the magazine cut-off remains brilliant as well. The bottom metal shows perhaps a bit more wear with toning to plum on the bow of the guard and the front extension, the flaming bomb NRA stamp slightly light, but legible. The smooth walnut pistolgrip stock rates about excellent with a small handful of very light handling marks or dings here and there and remnants of a light circled P firing proof on the grip; the cupped steel buttplate still retains some good original blue with fading at the heel and toe. The Summary of DCM Rifle Sales 1922-1942 © Frank Mallory, lists this arm by serial number as a Sporter. The arm features a simple blade front sight and Lyman 48C rear and remains a very handsome example of these fine NRA Sporter rifles. (3C9965-43) {C&R} (2500/4000)

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Springfield Armory 1903 National Match Model of 1926 Rifle

Springfield Armory 1903 National Match Model of 1926 Rifle

Lot # 24 (Sale Order: 24 of 600)      

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serial #1267487, 30-06, 24'' 10-24 dated Springfield Armory star gauged barrel with a mostly bright very fine to perhaps near excellent bore, showing some very minor frosting in the grooves nearer the throat; the star gauge number is ''D/966''. The barrel is a smoky dark gray-blue faded original blue patina with good color on the sight base, the receiver a smoky gray-green parkerized patina, the races and follower still honed bright. The bolt body remains mostly bright with light operational wear and some very light staining, but the feathering still very evident as well as the DC pencil number ''6487''. The bolt shroud is a dark gray oil quenched case-hardened patina and the arm is equipped with the proper headless National Match striker and two-tone reversed safety; the underside magazine cut off ''on'' is mostly bright with just a bit of oxidation staining. The bottom metal has now faded to a dull gray green patina showing some remnants of a one-time light oxidation and some scratches and handling marks on the floorplate. The smooth walnut stock and handguard rate very fine with much original varnish and only the expected light handling marks from the years. It features a crisp ''DAL'' left side cartouche and a very good circled P firing proof, as well as added initials ''RGF'' left and right with a one-piece stamp. The coarsely checkered National Match buttplate retains some strong blue fading to pewter on its edges and the arm comes equipped with very nice parkerized steel PJ O'Hare rear, and brass pivoting front, sight protectors; the rear sight correctly graduated to 2700 yards without the top-most volley sight notch. Included with the arm is Graton & Knight Co 1918-dated military rifle sling which is still serviceable with light flaking and drying, a bit more moderate on some of the flex points. The arm is listed in the Springfield Research Service Summary of DCM Rifle Sales 1922-1942 as a National Match sold in April 1926. A piece of paper within the butt of the arm identifies Raymond George Frowd as the initial purchaser of the arm, hence the ''RGF'' stamping on the left and right of the butt; Mr. Frowd lived in Mount Vernon, Westchester County, New York and was a plumber by trade. Really a very honest in 1926 National Match in a very fine state of condition with a very nice bore that likely still shoots extremely well, likely better than most riflemen these days could hold. (31006-28) {C&R} (2500/4000)

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Rare Springfield Armory 1903A1 National Match Model of 1931 Rifle

Rare Springfield Armory 1903A1 National Match Model of 1931 Rifle

Lot # 25 (Sale Order: 25 of 600)      

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serial #1310651, 30-06, 24'' 2-31 dated Springfield Armory star gauged barrel with a bright excellent bore. This nice 1931 National Match rifle remains in extremely fine condition. The barrel retains strong original gray parkerizing, excellent on the sight base, with 98% original dark phosphate on the receiver with the bright honed races and followers remaining brilliant. The ''N.S.'' bolt body as well as the extractor remain bright with very light operational wear and excellent feathering around the lug, the DC pencil numbering to the receiver remains strong on the underside of the bolt. The bolt shroud has excellent oil quenched case-hardening and the two tone conventional safety remains very fine. The bottom metal as well shows excellent darker gray phosphate finish with remnants of light dings and handling marks on the floorplate and is likely a later re-park but remains lovely. The smooth walnut pistolgrip stock and handguard rate very fine to excellent showing only light handling marks or dings here and there, most prominent a couple vertical scratches right of butt. The ''DAL'' inspectors marking is very prominent on the left of stock with a good dual struck circled P firing proof at the pistolgrip and serial number ''1310651'' along the toeline. The coarsely checkered buttplate retains strong original dark phosphate toning along the sharp edges and the rear sight leaf is graduated to 2700 yards without the top 2850 yard volley notch; the barrel is star gauged numbered ''J/2688'' in addition to the muzzle marking. Included with the arm are a nice stamped steel PJ O'Hare rear protector and pivoting brass front sight protectors. Once the property of the Gray Rock Arsenal collection of magazine rifles, basically the personal collection of Chief Armorer Frederick Ewalt, U.S. Navy retired, who amassed a collection of very fine 1903-based rifles. The included Springfield Research Service letter shows shipment in September 1931 to Mr. S.B. Miller of Marquette Michigan (Stuart B. Miller) and confirms the National Match configuration; a photocopy of the original 9-26-31 dated voucher is included as well showing the serial number of the rifle. An additional letter with a short narrative about Mr. Ewalt's collection, a narrative of the rifle, and a history of the 1903A1 arms are included as well. Mr. Miller was a resident of Marquette, NRA member, managed his rifle clubs DCM program and was captain of the Michigan State Rifle Team 1931-1934, purchasing this National Match rifle at Camp Perry while participating there in 1931. Also included with the arm is a VB Co. 1917-dated military rifle sling in a fine state of condition showing some moderate flaking on some of the flex points. The 1903A1 National Match is a rare rifle in its own respect, this example remains in an extremely fine state of condition, very seldom-encountered so well-preserved. (3C1006-27) {C&R} (5000/7000)
serial #1310651, 30-06, 24'' 2-31 dated Springfield Armory star gauged barrel with a bright excellent bore. This nice 1931 National Match rifle remains in extremely fine ...morecondition. The barrel retains strong original gray parkerizing, excellent on the sight base, with 98% original dark phosphate on the receiver with the bright honed races and followers remaining brilliant. The ''N.S.'' bolt body as well as the extractor remain bright with very light operational wear and excellent feathering around the lug, the DC pencil numbering to the receiver remains strong on the underside of the bolt. The bolt shroud has excellent oil quenched case-hardening and the two tone conventional safety remains very fine. The bottom metal as well shows excellent darker gray phosphate finish with remnants of light dings and handling marks on the floorplate and is likely a later re-park but remains lovely. The smooth walnut pistolgrip stock and handguard rate very fine to excellent showing only light handling marks or dings here and there, most prominent a couple vertical scratches right of butt. The ''DAL'' inspectors marking is very prominent on the left of stock with a good dual struck circled P firing proof at the pistolgrip and serial number ''1310651'' along the toeline. The coarsely checkered buttplate retains strong original dark phosphate toning along the sharp edges and the rear sight leaf is graduated to 2700 yards without the top 2850 yard volley notch; the barrel is star gauged numbered ''J/2688'' in addition to the muzzle marking. Included with the arm are a nice stamped steel PJ O'Hare rear protector and pivoting brass front sight protectors. Once the property of the Gray Rock Arsenal collection of magazine rifles, basically the personal collection of Chief Armorer Frederick Ewalt, U.S. Navy retired, who amassed a collection of very fine 1903-based rifles. The included Springfield Research Service letter shows shipment in September 1931 to Mr. S.B. Miller of Marquette Michigan (Stuart B. Miller) and confirms the National Match configuration; a photocopy of the original 9-26-31 dated voucher is included as well showing the serial number of the rifle. An additional letter with a short narrative about Mr. Ewalt's collection, a narrative of the rifle, and a history of the 1903A1 arms are included as well. Mr. Miller was a resident of Marquette, NRA member, managed his rifle clubs DCM program and was captain of the Michigan State Rifle Team 1931-1934, purchasing this National Match rifle at Camp Perry while participating there in 1931. Also included with the arm is a VB Co. 1917-dated military rifle sling in a fine state of condition showing some moderate flaking on some of the flex points. The 1903A1 National Match is a rare rifle in its own respect, this example remains in an extremely fine state of condition, very seldom-encountered so well-preserved. (3C1006-27) {C&R} (5000/7000)

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