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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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Smith & Wesson No. 3 First Model American Revolver with Shoulder Stock

Smith & Wesson No. 3 First Model American Revolver with Shoulder Stock

Lot # 51 (Sale Order: 51 of 600)      

Low Estimate: 3,500High Estimate: 5,000
serial #3082, 44 S&W American, 8'' ribbed round barrel with a partially bright good bore showing scattered light pitting and frosting with strong rifling throughout. The metal surfaces of this revolver retain perhaps 30% original bright blue, strongest along the protected barrel flutes and edges of the frame with the balance toned to medium gunmetal patina with some light freckling, a small area lightly dressed on the right side ejector housing and some light disassembly wear on the cylinder. The hammer and triggerguard retain a healthy amount of attractive smoky case-hardened colors, the screw heads and holes show some light wear and the barrel address with patent dates remains intact and crisp. Strangely, there is a peculiar hole at the tip of the ejector rod housing into-which a small screw is set. The serial number on the butt is on the normal location, in between the stock cutouts. The smooth walnut grips remain in very fine condition showing a few light dings and handling marks. The right panel is stamp-numbered matching and the other numbered parts are matching by assembly number. Barrel-to-frame fit is solid and the action seems to function well mechanically with very good timing and lock-up. The stock remains in very fine condition showing a small thin drying crack on either side ahead of the forward screw and some scattered mild handling marks. The walnut shows some attractive straight grain figure throughout and the attachment hardware and buttplate retain about 80% original bright blue showing some overall flaking to gray-brown, an area of old light pitting at the top of the hardware and the buttplate screws with nice fire blue. The stock fit to the frame remains very solid with no noticeable play. A very nice stocked First Model American for the Smith & Wesson collector. (13B9952-5) {ANTIQUE} (3500/5000)
serial #3082, 44 S&W American, 8'' ribbed round barrel with a partially bright good bore showing scattered light pitting and frosting with strong rifling throughout. The ...moremetal surfaces of this revolver retain perhaps 30% original bright blue, strongest along the protected barrel flutes and edges of the frame with the balance toned to medium gunmetal patina with some light freckling, a small area lightly dressed on the right side ejector housing and some light disassembly wear on the cylinder. The hammer and triggerguard retain a healthy amount of attractive smoky case-hardened colors, the screw heads and holes show some light wear and the barrel address with patent dates remains intact and crisp. Strangely, there is a peculiar hole at the tip of the ejector rod housing into-which a small screw is set. The serial number on the butt is on the normal location, in between the stock cutouts. The smooth walnut grips remain in very fine condition showing a few light dings and handling marks. The right panel is stamp-numbered matching and the other numbered parts are matching by assembly number. Barrel-to-frame fit is solid and the action seems to function well mechanically with very good timing and lock-up. The stock remains in very fine condition showing a small thin drying crack on either side ahead of the forward screw and some scattered mild handling marks. The walnut shows some attractive straight grain figure throughout and the attachment hardware and buttplate retain about 80% original bright blue showing some overall flaking to gray-brown, an area of old light pitting at the top of the hardware and the buttplate screws with nice fire blue. The stock fit to the frame remains very solid with no noticeable play. A very nice stocked First Model American for the Smith & Wesson collector. (13B9952-5) {ANTIQUE} (3500/5000)

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Smith & Wesson No. 3 Second Model Russian Revolver with Shoulder Stock

Smith & Wesson No. 3 Second Model Russian Revolver with Shoulder Stock

Lot # 52 (Sale Order: 52 of 600)      

Low Estimate: 4,000High Estimate: 5,000
serial #36875, 44 S&W Russian, 7'' ribbed round barrel with a mostly bright very good bore showing some scattered small areas of mild oxidation and strong rifling throughout. The metal surfaces of this revolver retain about 85% original nickel finish with most of the loss due to a flaked area on the left and underside barrel toning to a deep brown patina, some scattered lighter flaking along the high edges and cylinder, and some mild clouding. The hammer retains about 95% lovely vibrant case-hardened colors showing a little mild freckling, the spur triggerguard shows attractive smoky case-hardening and the trigger is a dull gray-blue. The barrel address and patent dates with ''RUSSIAN MODEL'' remain crisp and clear. The smooth walnut grips remain in very fine condition showing some scattered light handling marks. The right panel is stamp-numbered matching and the other parts are matching by assembly number. The revolver is equipped with a factory lanyard ring and the serial number remains crisp and visible, stamped at the forward edge of the base. The walnut stock with nickel-finished hardware remains in very fine condition showing somewhat worn finish and some scattered mild dings. The hardware retains about 95% original nickel finish showing some scattered mild flaking to gray-brown patina; the retainer nut is a more modern replacement. The stock hardware shows assembly number ''1000'' as does the inside of the buttplate. Stock fit is secure showing just a hint of side-to-side play, the top latch spring is broken but barrel-to-frame fit is solid and the action seems to function well mechanically with excellent timing and lock-up. A very attractive rig for the advanced Smith & Wesson collector. (13B9952-6) {ANTIQUE} (4000/5000)
serial #36875, 44 S&W Russian, 7'' ribbed round barrel with a mostly bright very good bore showing some scattered small areas of mild oxidation and strong rifling through...moreout. The metal surfaces of this revolver retain about 85% original nickel finish with most of the loss due to a flaked area on the left and underside barrel toning to a deep brown patina, some scattered lighter flaking along the high edges and cylinder, and some mild clouding. The hammer retains about 95% lovely vibrant case-hardened colors showing a little mild freckling, the spur triggerguard shows attractive smoky case-hardening and the trigger is a dull gray-blue. The barrel address and patent dates with ''RUSSIAN MODEL'' remain crisp and clear. The smooth walnut grips remain in very fine condition showing some scattered light handling marks. The right panel is stamp-numbered matching and the other parts are matching by assembly number. The revolver is equipped with a factory lanyard ring and the serial number remains crisp and visible, stamped at the forward edge of the base. The walnut stock with nickel-finished hardware remains in very fine condition showing somewhat worn finish and some scattered mild dings. The hardware retains about 95% original nickel finish showing some scattered mild flaking to gray-brown patina; the retainer nut is a more modern replacement. The stock hardware shows assembly number ''1000'' as does the inside of the buttplate. Stock fit is secure showing just a hint of side-to-side play, the top latch spring is broken but barrel-to-frame fit is solid and the action seems to function well mechanically with excellent timing and lock-up. A very attractive rig for the advanced Smith & Wesson collector. (13B9952-6) {ANTIQUE} (4000/5000)

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Scarce Smith & Wesson 320 Revolving Rifle

Scarce Smith & Wesson 320 Revolving Rifle

Lot # 53 (Sale Order: 53 of 600)      

Low Estimate: 5,000High Estimate: 7,000
serial #157, 320 S&W, 18'' ribbed round barrel with a mostly bright very good plus bore showing a few small patches of moderate oxidation nearer the breech and strong rifling throughout. The barrel of this rifle retains a generous amount of original bright blue in the protected barrel flutes and along the edges of the forend with the balance toned to a mild gray-brown patina with a little mild freckling and a spot of light dings on the left side near the breech. The frame and cylinder are similar, the frame with some good bright blue scattered about the protected corners and a small spot of old oxidation on the cylinder. The sides of the hammer show vibrant case-hardened colors, the top taking on a nice silvery case-hardened patina and the triggerguard is a pleasant smooth gray. The barrel address and patent dates remain crisp and clear. The mottled red and black hard rubber forend remains in very fine condition, the checkering and S&W monogram with mild overall smoothing while the grips are a slightly darker tone red and black and rate near excellent showing a few light handling marks. The grips and forend appear to be un-numbered and their fit is excellent. The included original walnut shoulder stock remains in about very good plus condition showing a few repaired cracks and areas of filler near the wrist escutcheons and some thin slivers missing near the lower tang. The stock otherwise just shows some scattered light dings and the black hard rubber buttplate with S&W monogram remains in very fine condition. The attachment hardware is nickel-plated and retains about 90% original finish showing some scattered light flaking to gray-brown. The stock fits the revolver very nicely and the original sights are intact. The barrel, latch and cylinder are matching the frame, barrel-to-frame fit is solid and the action seems to function well mechanically with solid timing and lock-up; the extractor is a bit sluggish and may improve with a thorough cleaning. This rifle has seen some honest use through the years and remains a solid example for the advanced Smith & Wesson collector; only 977 of these interesting arms were produced. (13B9952-3) {ANTIQUE} (5000/7000)
serial #157, 320 S&W, 18'' ribbed round barrel with a mostly bright very good plus bore showing a few small patches of moderate oxidation nearer the breech and strong rif...moreling throughout. The barrel of this rifle retains a generous amount of original bright blue in the protected barrel flutes and along the edges of the forend with the balance toned to a mild gray-brown patina with a little mild freckling and a spot of light dings on the left side near the breech. The frame and cylinder are similar, the frame with some good bright blue scattered about the protected corners and a small spot of old oxidation on the cylinder. The sides of the hammer show vibrant case-hardened colors, the top taking on a nice silvery case-hardened patina and the triggerguard is a pleasant smooth gray. The barrel address and patent dates remain crisp and clear. The mottled red and black hard rubber forend remains in very fine condition, the checkering and S&W monogram with mild overall smoothing while the grips are a slightly darker tone red and black and rate near excellent showing a few light handling marks. The grips and forend appear to be un-numbered and their fit is excellent. The included original walnut shoulder stock remains in about very good plus condition showing a few repaired cracks and areas of filler near the wrist escutcheons and some thin slivers missing near the lower tang. The stock otherwise just shows some scattered light dings and the black hard rubber buttplate with S&W monogram remains in very fine condition. The attachment hardware is nickel-plated and retains about 90% original finish showing some scattered light flaking to gray-brown. The stock fits the revolver very nicely and the original sights are intact. The barrel, latch and cylinder are matching the frame, barrel-to-frame fit is solid and the action seems to function well mechanically with solid timing and lock-up; the extractor is a bit sluggish and may improve with a thorough cleaning. This rifle has seen some honest use through the years and remains a solid example for the advanced Smith & Wesson collector; only 977 of these interesting arms were produced. (13B9952-3) {ANTIQUE} (5000/7000)

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Scarce Smith & Wesson 320 Revolving Rifle

Scarce Smith & Wesson 320 Revolving Rifle

Lot # 54 (Sale Order: 54 of 600)      

Low Estimate: 4,000High Estimate: 6,000
serial #724, 320 S&W, 18'' ribbed round barrel with a partially bright fair-good bore showing some scattered light pitting and oxidation with strong rifling throughout. The barrel of this rifle retains perhaps 70% nickel finish showing flaking that is blending in nicely with the surrounding metal along with some light oxidation speckling and sparse pinprick pitting. The frame and cylinder have mostly flaked to pewter gunmetal showing scattered remnants of lightly cleaned old pitting that is partially smoothed-over, the underside of the frame still with some generous original nickel finish. There is a small moderate ding on the right edge barrel rib about 8'' back from the muzzle, the screw heads show light slot wear and the address and patent dates remain intact and strong. The triggerguard has toned to plum-brown, the hammer shows some flakes of silvery case-hardened patina and the trigger retains good straw color. The mottled red and black hard rubber forend remains in very good plus condition, the checkering and S&W monogram having mostly worn away while the grips are a darker tone red and black and remain in very fine condition showing a few scattered mild handling marks. The grips and forend are un-numbered and their fit is excellent. The stock is a mismatched New Model No. 3 variation that remains in very fine condition showing a small repaired chip at the toe and corresponding missing chip from the buttplate, the stock otherwise just shows some mild handling marks and the hardware retains about 98% nickel finish. Despite the mismatch the stock fits the frame very well, exhibiting just a little side-to-side play. The barrel, latch and cylinder are matching the frame and barrel-to-frame fit shows some mild play. The front sight is missing, the original rear is intact and the action will require a little mechanical attention as the half cock notch is worn and the cylinder bolt does not engage when the hammer is down. The hammer is otherwise functional at full cock and the cylinder times appropriately. A very good example piece of these interesting and desirable Smith & Wesson rifles. (13B9952-2) {ANTIQUE} (4000/6000)
serial #724, 320 S&W, 18'' ribbed round barrel with a partially bright fair-good bore showing some scattered light pitting and oxidation with strong rifling throughout. T...morehe barrel of this rifle retains perhaps 70% nickel finish showing flaking that is blending in nicely with the surrounding metal along with some light oxidation speckling and sparse pinprick pitting. The frame and cylinder have mostly flaked to pewter gunmetal showing scattered remnants of lightly cleaned old pitting that is partially smoothed-over, the underside of the frame still with some generous original nickel finish. There is a small moderate ding on the right edge barrel rib about 8'' back from the muzzle, the screw heads show light slot wear and the address and patent dates remain intact and strong. The triggerguard has toned to plum-brown, the hammer shows some flakes of silvery case-hardened patina and the trigger retains good straw color. The mottled red and black hard rubber forend remains in very good plus condition, the checkering and S&W monogram having mostly worn away while the grips are a darker tone red and black and remain in very fine condition showing a few scattered mild handling marks. The grips and forend are un-numbered and their fit is excellent. The stock is a mismatched New Model No. 3 variation that remains in very fine condition showing a small repaired chip at the toe and corresponding missing chip from the buttplate, the stock otherwise just shows some mild handling marks and the hardware retains about 98% nickel finish. Despite the mismatch the stock fits the frame very well, exhibiting just a little side-to-side play. The barrel, latch and cylinder are matching the frame and barrel-to-frame fit shows some mild play. The front sight is missing, the original rear is intact and the action will require a little mechanical attention as the half cock notch is worn and the cylinder bolt does not engage when the hammer is down. The hammer is otherwise functional at full cock and the cylinder times appropriately. A very good example piece of these interesting and desirable Smith & Wesson rifles. (13B9952-2) {ANTIQUE} (4000/6000)

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Colt Model 1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver

Colt Model 1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver

Lot # 56 (Sale Order: 56 of 600)      

Low Estimate: 1,500High Estimate: 2,000
serial #179532, .31 cal, 5" octagon barrel with a partially bright about very good bore showing scattered pitting and strong rifling throughout. The barrel of this attractive 1860-made revolver retains about 80-85% original bright blue showing edge wear and overall light flaking to gray-brown patina also showing a couple dings near the muzzle and a patch of moderate tool marks on the right side near the wedge. The five-shot cylinder retains a generous amount of original bright blue flaking to a pleasant gray-brown patina with some pinprick pitting around the nipples. The safety pins remain largely intact and the stagecoach scene remains almost entirely intact and quite nice. The frame and loading lever retain about 90% original strong case-hardened colors muting slightly to silvery pewter along the high edges and with a little mild speckling. The hammer retains smoky colors while the trigger and many of the screw heads show lovely brilliant fire blue. The triggerguard retains perhaps 90% silver finish showing mild thinning and taking on a wonderful dark tarnish while the backstrap has mostly toned to mild ocher with strong silver at the top. The Hartford barrel address remains mostly intact and legible, obscured slightly by a number of small dings and all other markings are very strong. The smooth walnut grip remains in near excellent condition retaining 95% plus original varnish showing some mild edge wear and a few small dings along the bases. Strangely the triggerguard and backstrap are numbered "179538" and the grip is ink-numbered "9538", just six numbers away from the rest of the revolver and the remaining parts are matching including the wedge. The action generally seems to function well mechanically, timing and lock-up are a little bit off on a few chambers. A handsome 1849 Pocket made just before the war. (13B9980-44) {ANTIQUE} (1500/2000)
serial #179532, .31 cal, 5" octagon barrel with a partially bright about very good bore showing scattered pitting and strong rifling throughout. The barrel of this attrac...moretive 1860-made revolver retains about 80-85% original bright blue showing edge wear and overall light flaking to gray-brown patina also showing a couple dings near the muzzle and a patch of moderate tool marks on the right side near the wedge. The five-shot cylinder retains a generous amount of original bright blue flaking to a pleasant gray-brown patina with some pinprick pitting around the nipples. The safety pins remain largely intact and the stagecoach scene remains almost entirely intact and quite nice. The frame and loading lever retain about 90% original strong case-hardened colors muting slightly to silvery pewter along the high edges and with a little mild speckling. The hammer retains smoky colors while the trigger and many of the screw heads show lovely brilliant fire blue. The triggerguard retains perhaps 90% silver finish showing mild thinning and taking on a wonderful dark tarnish while the backstrap has mostly toned to mild ocher with strong silver at the top. The Hartford barrel address remains mostly intact and legible, obscured slightly by a number of small dings and all other markings are very strong. The smooth walnut grip remains in near excellent condition retaining 95% plus original varnish showing some mild edge wear and a few small dings along the bases. Strangely the triggerguard and backstrap are numbered "179538" and the grip is ink-numbered "9538", just six numbers away from the rest of the revolver and the remaining parts are matching including the wedge. The action generally seems to function well mechanically, timing and lock-up are a little bit off on a few chambers. A handsome 1849 Pocket made just before the war. (13B9980-44) {ANTIQUE} (1500/2000)

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Colt Model 1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver

Colt Model 1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver

Lot # 57 (Sale Order: 57 of 600)      

Low Estimate: 1,500High Estimate: 2,000
serial #181085, .31 cal, 6" octagon barrel with a partially bright about very good bore showing scattered pitting and strong rifling throughout. The barrel of this 1860-made revolver retains about 90% original bright blue showing some edge wear and scattered mild flaking to gray-brown patina mostly along the left side with the right side showing a patch of small dings around the wedge. The five-shot cylinder retains about 70% original bright blue showing flaking to gray-brown, some small dings along the edges and the cylinder face appears to have been dressed slightly. The cylinder shows two intact safety pins and the stagecoach scene remains completely intact and quite nice. The frame, hammer and loading lever show patches of vibrant colors in the protected areas toning to silvery pewter patina showing some scattered light handling marks and a number of dings along the right edge frame. The backstrap and triggerguard retain about 96% silver finish showing some mild edge wear mostly along the left edge triggerguard and the silver showing a lovely untouched dark tarnish. A few screw heads show light slot wear but otherwise retain nice fire blue as does the trigger. The Hartford barrel address and other markings remain intact and strong. The smooth walnut grip is ink-numbered to the gun and remains in near excellent condition retaining about 95% original varnish showing a couple small dings and some edge wear along the right base. It would seem the arbor is slightly out-of-center as the cylinder face and barrel breech alignment is a little off, but this is only noticeable upon close scrutiny. All of the serialized parts are matching including the wedge and the action remains functional with generally good timing and lock-up, off slightly on a couple of chambers. A very respectable long-barreled Pocket. (13B9980-37) {ANTIQUE} (1500/2000)
serial #181085, .31 cal, 6" octagon barrel with a partially bright about very good bore showing scattered pitting and strong rifling throughout. The barrel of this 1860-m...moreade revolver retains about 90% original bright blue showing some edge wear and scattered mild flaking to gray-brown patina mostly along the left side with the right side showing a patch of small dings around the wedge. The five-shot cylinder retains about 70% original bright blue showing flaking to gray-brown, some small dings along the edges and the cylinder face appears to have been dressed slightly. The cylinder shows two intact safety pins and the stagecoach scene remains completely intact and quite nice. The frame, hammer and loading lever show patches of vibrant colors in the protected areas toning to silvery pewter patina showing some scattered light handling marks and a number of dings along the right edge frame. The backstrap and triggerguard retain about 96% silver finish showing some mild edge wear mostly along the left edge triggerguard and the silver showing a lovely untouched dark tarnish. A few screw heads show light slot wear but otherwise retain nice fire blue as does the trigger. The Hartford barrel address and other markings remain intact and strong. The smooth walnut grip is ink-numbered to the gun and remains in near excellent condition retaining about 95% original varnish showing a couple small dings and some edge wear along the right base. It would seem the arbor is slightly out-of-center as the cylinder face and barrel breech alignment is a little off, but this is only noticeable upon close scrutiny. All of the serialized parts are matching including the wedge and the action remains functional with generally good timing and lock-up, off slightly on a couple of chambers. A very respectable long-barreled Pocket. (13B9980-37) {ANTIQUE} (1500/2000)

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Colt Pocket Model of Navy Caliber Percussion Revolver

Colt Pocket Model of Navy Caliber Percussion Revolver

Lot # 58 (Sale Order: 58 of 600)      

Low Estimate: 1,200High Estimate: 1,800
serial #10396, .36 cal, 4 1/2" octagon barrel with a bright very good plus bore showing a small patch of oxidation, a little freckling and crisp rifling throughout. The barrel of this 1862-made revolver retains perhaps 75% original bright blue showing scattered flaking to mild gray-brown patina and some areas of moderate dings or tool marks along the sides near the wedge. The cylinder has mostly toned to gray-brown patina showing scattered old dings and remnants of oxidation, the locking notches and edges also with some evident dings. The stagecoach cylinder scene remains mostly visible and the New York barrel address and other markings remain intact and strong. The frame, hammer and loading lever retain strong hints of case-hardened colors more vibrant along the right side frame and lever toning to a dark smoky gray and showing a few small spots of old oxidation. The backstrap and triggerguard have mostly toned to a pale goldenrod patina showing some scattered light dings and remnants of silver finish around the triggerguard. The screw heads show light slot wear otherwise retaining strong fire blue and the sides of the wedge have been lightly dressed though it too retains strong fire blue in the protected areas. The smooth walnut grip is ink-numbered to the gun and remains in very good plus condition retaining about 90% original varnish showing a few areas of light flaking and a shallow dent on the left side. 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 solid example of these interesting Colt percussion revolvers. (13B9980-42) {ANTIQUE} (1200/1800)
serial #10396, .36 cal, 4 1/2" octagon barrel with a bright very good plus bore showing a small patch of oxidation, a little freckling and crisp rifling throughout. The b...morearrel of this 1862-made revolver retains perhaps 75% original bright blue showing scattered flaking to mild gray-brown patina and some areas of moderate dings or tool marks along the sides near the wedge. The cylinder has mostly toned to gray-brown patina showing scattered old dings and remnants of oxidation, the locking notches and edges also with some evident dings. The stagecoach cylinder scene remains mostly visible and the New York barrel address and other markings remain intact and strong. The frame, hammer and loading lever retain strong hints of case-hardened colors more vibrant along the right side frame and lever toning to a dark smoky gray and showing a few small spots of old oxidation. The backstrap and triggerguard have mostly toned to a pale goldenrod patina showing some scattered light dings and remnants of silver finish around the triggerguard. The screw heads show light slot wear otherwise retaining strong fire blue and the sides of the wedge have been lightly dressed though it too retains strong fire blue in the protected areas. The smooth walnut grip is ink-numbered to the gun and remains in very good plus condition retaining about 90% original varnish showing a few areas of light flaking and a shallow dent on the left side. 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 solid example of these interesting Colt percussion revolvers. (13B9980-42) {ANTIQUE} (1200/1800)

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Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver

Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver

Lot # 59 (Sale Order: 59 of 600)      

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serial #174333, .36 cal, 7 1/2" octagon barrel with a partially bright about very good bore showing some overall light pitting and otherwise strong rifling throughout. The barrel of this 1863-made revolver retains about 80% plus original bright blue showing edge wear, some light dings on the right side near the wedge and scattered flaking to pleasant gray-brown patina. The cylinder has mostly toned to a mild gray-brown patina showing a little scattered pinprick pitting, the naval engagement scene shows some obscured areas but remains mostly intact and the safety pins are also mostly present. The frame, hammer and loading lever show wisps of vibrant case-hardened colors in the protected areas toning to a pleasant mild gray patina and showing a few minor handling marks. A smaller notch has been neatly cut into the hammer just to the right of the factory rear sight notch. The backstrap and triggerguard have mostly toned to a mild ocher patina showing a few scattered light dings and some tarnished silver finish around the triggerguard. A few screw heads retain nice fire blue and the New York barrel address and other markings remain intact and strong. The revolver is fitted with an attractive antique smooth ivory grip that remains in very fine condition showing some scattered light handling marks, nice striations throughout and is taking on a pleasant patina overall. The grip is un-numbered and the remaining parts are matching including the wedge. The action seems to function well mechanically with solid timing and lock-up. A very attractive wartime Navy Model with a handsome set of grips. (13B9980-35) {ANTIQUE} (2500/3500)
serial #174333, .36 cal, 7 1/2" octagon barrel with a partially bright about very good bore showing some overall light pitting and otherwise strong rifling throughout. Th...moree barrel of this 1863-made revolver retains about 80% plus original bright blue showing edge wear, some light dings on the right side near the wedge and scattered flaking to pleasant gray-brown patina. The cylinder has mostly toned to a mild gray-brown patina showing a little scattered pinprick pitting, the naval engagement scene shows some obscured areas but remains mostly intact and the safety pins are also mostly present. The frame, hammer and loading lever show wisps of vibrant case-hardened colors in the protected areas toning to a pleasant mild gray patina and showing a few minor handling marks. A smaller notch has been neatly cut into the hammer just to the right of the factory rear sight notch. The backstrap and triggerguard have mostly toned to a mild ocher patina showing a few scattered light dings and some tarnished silver finish around the triggerguard. A few screw heads retain nice fire blue and the New York barrel address and other markings remain intact and strong. The revolver is fitted with an attractive antique smooth ivory grip that remains in very fine condition showing some scattered light handling marks, nice striations throughout and is taking on a pleasant patina overall. The grip is un-numbered and the remaining parts are matching including the wedge. The action seems to function well mechanically with solid timing and lock-up. A very attractive wartime Navy Model with a handsome set of grips. (13B9980-35) {ANTIQUE} (2500/3500)

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Fantastic Pair of Silver Mounted Flintlock Pistols by John Prosser of London

Fantastic Pair of Silver Mounted Flintlock Pistols by John Prosser of London

Lot # 60 (Sale Order: 60 of 600)      

Low Estimate: 15,000High Estimate: 25,000
.48 caliber, 10" octagon barrels with excellent smooth bores. The quality and condition of these pistols is superb. The guns feature swan-neck cocks with waterproof pans and gold lined toucholes, roller frizzens and sliding safeties. The locks are engraved with sunbursts and panoplies of arms and are engraved at center beneath pan "PROSSER". The barrels are engraved "CHARING CROSS LONDON" with bolsters showing gold filled sunken touchmarks which read "PROSSER". The barrel is gold banded at rear of breech and the tangs are engraved with panoplies of arms similar to those that adorn the locks. The guns are silver mounted with these mounts consisting of a beautifully sculpted and engraved nosecap, the triggerguard is engraved with border work and another stand of arms with a detailed pineapple finial, the flat bottom buttcap shows engraving around its outer circumference as well as around the base with "PROSSER'S / IMPROVEMENT" engraved around the screw. The ramrod thimble is engraved with a sunburst and is also of silver. The triggerguard tang shows hallmarks which indicate that the mounts are indeed sterling silver and made in London in 1805. The pistols remain in wonderful condition with the barrel showing 80% evenly thinning original brown finish with strong Damascus pattern their entire lengths. There are some light scratches on the top left flat of one barrel but these are not obtrusive. The locks, breeches and tangs all show 90% plus original color case hardened finish which is softening on the locks and turning to a smooth lovely smokey gray with subtle contrast visible throughout. The stocks are of walnut and coarsely checkered on wrist, they remain in fabulous condition with 95% original finish remaining and with crisp edges and sharp checkering. They both show the typical light handling marks from their 200 plus years of existence. The barrel mounted ramrods both appear period and of proper quality but they are different, one with horn tip with worm at opposite end, the other with threaded brass tip and plain wood at opposite end. The pistols are sighted with small simple blade front sights and tang mounted open rear sight. The pistols come in their original green baize lined casing with correct maker's label on interior of lid showing 9 Charing Cross address. The accessories include a leather covered three compartment flask, bullet mould, rosewood cleaning rod, neat pair of turnscrews which fit together for storage, horsehair brush and a case key. All accessories remain in very good condition, the interior and exterior of the case are also very good to excellent overall. A simply wonderful set of London flintlock pistols. (1G9944-18) {ANTIQUE} [Frank Berry Collection] (15,000/25,000)
.48 caliber, 10" octagon barrels with excellent smooth bores. The quality and condition of these pistols is superb. The guns feature swan-neck cocks with waterproof pans ...moreand gold lined toucholes, roller frizzens and sliding safeties. The locks are engraved with sunbursts and panoplies of arms and are engraved at center beneath pan "PROSSER". The barrels are engraved "CHARING CROSS LONDON" with bolsters showing gold filled sunken touchmarks which read "PROSSER". The barrel is gold banded at rear of breech and the tangs are engraved with panoplies of arms similar to those that adorn the locks. The guns are silver mounted with these mounts consisting of a beautifully sculpted and engraved nosecap, the triggerguard is engraved with border work and another stand of arms with a detailed pineapple finial, the flat bottom buttcap shows engraving around its outer circumference as well as around the base with "PROSSER'S / IMPROVEMENT" engraved around the screw. The ramrod thimble is engraved with a sunburst and is also of silver. The triggerguard tang shows hallmarks which indicate that the mounts are indeed sterling silver and made in London in 1805. The pistols remain in wonderful condition with the barrel showing 80% evenly thinning original brown finish with strong Damascus pattern their entire lengths. There are some light scratches on the top left flat of one barrel but these are not obtrusive. The locks, breeches and tangs all show 90% plus original color case hardened finish which is softening on the locks and turning to a smooth lovely smokey gray with subtle contrast visible throughout. The stocks are of walnut and coarsely checkered on wrist, they remain in fabulous condition with 95% original finish remaining and with crisp edges and sharp checkering. They both show the typical light handling marks from their 200 plus years of existence. The barrel mounted ramrods both appear period and of proper quality but they are different, one with horn tip with worm at opposite end, the other with threaded brass tip and plain wood at opposite end. The pistols are sighted with small simple blade front sights and tang mounted open rear sight. The pistols come in their original green baize lined casing with correct maker's label on interior of lid showing 9 Charing Cross address. The accessories include a leather covered three compartment flask, bullet mould, rosewood cleaning rod, neat pair of turnscrews which fit together for storage, horsehair brush and a case key. All accessories remain in very good condition, the interior and exterior of the case are also very good to excellent overall. A simply wonderful set of London flintlock pistols. (1G9944-18) {ANTIQUE} [Frank Berry Collection] (15,000/25,000)

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Weatherby Crown Custom Mark V Left Hand Bolt Action Rifle

Weatherby Crown Custom Mark V Left Hand Bolt Action Rifle

Lot # 61 (Sale Order: 61 of 600)      

Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 5,000
serial #22943, 300 Weatherby Magnum, 24'' barrel with a Pendleton brake and an excellent bore. This is a unique custom rifle manufactured in West Germany around 1960. The metal surfaces retain perhaps 98-99% original high polish blue, there is some even slight fading toward the muzzle, some scattered handling marks and the underside of the smooth-knob bolt handle stamped with matching serial number. The floor plate has been engraved with the name ''Bob Harrington'' in script bordered by roses left and right. The Monte Carlo maple stock with rollover right-side cheekpiece, teardrop-shaped contrasting pigsfoot gripcap, contrasting forend tip and Lee's Gun Shop recoil pad is excellent with some nicely re-applied finish some time ago. The figure is superb with beautiful iridescent fiddleback figure the entire length and Pattern #16 inlays on each flat and left-side butt. The rifle is equipped with a flip-up rear adjustable sight, a ramp-mounted brass bead front sight and the left-side safety is mounted to the receiver instead of the rear of the bolt. A unique and attractive custom Weatherby. (22B9949-29) {C&R} [Dr. James D. Morgan Collection] (3000/5000)
serial #22943, 300 Weatherby Magnum, 24'' barrel with a Pendleton brake and an excellent bore. This is a unique custom rifle manufactured in West Germany around 1960. The...more metal surfaces retain perhaps 98-99% original high polish blue, there is some even slight fading toward the muzzle, some scattered handling marks and the underside of the smooth-knob bolt handle stamped with matching serial number. The floor plate has been engraved with the name ''Bob Harrington'' in script bordered by roses left and right. The Monte Carlo maple stock with rollover right-side cheekpiece, teardrop-shaped contrasting pigsfoot gripcap, contrasting forend tip and Lee's Gun Shop recoil pad is excellent with some nicely re-applied finish some time ago. The figure is superb with beautiful iridescent fiddleback figure the entire length and Pattern #16 inlays on each flat and left-side butt. The rifle is equipped with a flip-up rear adjustable sight, a ramp-mounted brass bead front sight and the left-side safety is mounted to the receiver instead of the rear of the bolt. A unique and attractive custom Weatherby. (22B9949-29) {C&R} [Dr. James D. Morgan Collection] (3000/5000)

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Weatherby Custom Shop Mark V Deluxe Left Hand Bolt Action Rifle

Weatherby Custom Shop Mark V Deluxe Left Hand Bolt Action Rifle

Lot # 62 (Sale Order: 62 of 600)      

Low Estimate: 2,500High Estimate: 4,000
serial #P56487, 460 Weatherby Magnum, 26'' barrel with a Pendleton muzzle brake and an excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 99% original high polish blue with just a couple tiny blemishes and ''WEATHERBY CUSTOM'' in riband with some fine-line scroll engraving on the floorplate. The bolt body is bright with a tight damascened pattern and matching ''56487'' on the underside of the checkered-knob bolt handle. The high-gloss Monte Carlo bubinga stock with skip-line checkering, right-side cheekpiece and contrasting grip cap and forend tip is very good plus with a professionally-repaired 1'' crack behind the top tang, some light flaking of the lacquer around the forend tip and grip cap spacers and some scattered light blemishes. This dangerous game rifle was ordered with the checkering extending back onto the butt similar to a #9 pattern and without iron sights. This is a very handsome and unique German-manufactured custom rifle chambered in a hard-hitting and accurate big-game caliber. (22B9949-7) {MODERN} [Dr. James D. Morgan Collection] (2500/4000)
serial #P56487, 460 Weatherby Magnum, 26'' barrel with a Pendleton muzzle brake and an excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 99% original high polish blue with just a...more couple tiny blemishes and ''WEATHERBY CUSTOM'' in riband with some fine-line scroll engraving on the floorplate. The bolt body is bright with a tight damascened pattern and matching ''56487'' on the underside of the checkered-knob bolt handle. The high-gloss Monte Carlo bubinga stock with skip-line checkering, right-side cheekpiece and contrasting grip cap and forend tip is very good plus with a professionally-repaired 1'' crack behind the top tang, some light flaking of the lacquer around the forend tip and grip cap spacers and some scattered light blemishes. This dangerous game rifle was ordered with the checkering extending back onto the butt similar to a #9 pattern and without iron sights. This is a very handsome and unique German-manufactured custom rifle chambered in a hard-hitting and accurate big-game caliber. (22B9949-7) {MODERN} [Dr. James D. Morgan Collection] (2500/4000)

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Winchester Model 61 Slide Action Smoothbore Rifle

Winchester Model 61 Slide Action Smoothbore Rifle

Lot # 63 (Sale Order: 63 of 600)      

Low Estimate: 2,500High Estimate: 4,000
serial #260889, 22 LR Shot, 24" round barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a lovely desirable grooved receiver Model 61 with a Winchester counter-bore barrel. The barrel and magazine retain 97-98% original blue, loss being very light operational forearm wear on the magazine tube and a tiny pinpoint nick in the top of the barrel in front of the forearm. The action retains 99% original blue with a couple minute rack marks not worth the mention if it wasn't for the condition of this rifle. The barrel has appropriate 61-2 two line "-FOR SHOT ONLY-" roll markings. The smooth pistolgrip walnut buttstock with checkered steel buttplate and 17-groove forend remain in near excellent condition with a few minor handling marks on the buttstock and a spot of two of very light flaking along the buttplate. The triggerguard is matching the frame and the arm is sighted with a single silver bead. A beautiful well cared for Model 61 Smoothbore. (5C9790-50) {C&R} [Bob Borcherdt Collection] (2500/4000)
serial #260889, 22 LR Shot, 24" round barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a lovely desirable grooved receiver Model 61 with a Winchester counter-bore barrel. The...more barrel and magazine retain 97-98% original blue, loss being very light operational forearm wear on the magazine tube and a tiny pinpoint nick in the top of the barrel in front of the forearm. The action retains 99% original blue with a couple minute rack marks not worth the mention if it wasn't for the condition of this rifle. The barrel has appropriate 61-2 two line "-FOR SHOT ONLY-" roll markings. The smooth pistolgrip walnut buttstock with checkered steel buttplate and 17-groove forend remain in near excellent condition with a few minor handling marks on the buttstock and a spot of two of very light flaking along the buttplate. The triggerguard is matching the frame and the arm is sighted with a single silver bead. A beautiful well cared for Model 61 Smoothbore. (5C9790-50) {C&R} [Bob Borcherdt Collection] (2500/4000)

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Spectacular Weatherby Crown Custom Mark V Left Hand Bolt Action Rifle

Spectacular Weatherby Crown Custom Mark V Left Hand Bolt Action Rifle

Lot # 64 (Sale Order: 64 of 600)      

Low Estimate: 8,000High Estimate: 10,000
serial #P28764, 270 Weatherby Magnum, 24'' barrel with an excellent bore. Simply-put, this is a stunning representation of Weatherby's most collectible and sought-after custom offering. The barrel retains 99% plus original high-polish blue with a 9'' wedge of beautiful scroll engraving emanating from the breech. The remaining metal surfaces retain 99% plus original gold plate and the crisp scroll engraving continues onto the gold-plated receiver, the bolt shroud, the bottom metal, the Conetrol rings and the Bushnell scope. The metal work is outstanding and is further accentuated by a bugling bull elk engraved in high relief on the floorplate. The matching-number bolt handle has a two-panel checkered knob and the follower and the entire bolt body are beautifully-damascened. The mesquite Monte Carlo stock with contrasting forend tip and grip cap, right-side cheekpiece and pattern #16 fleur-de-lis skip-line checkering is excellent with just a couple tiny blemishes and some varnish expertly and lightly-applied at some point after this rifle's inception in 1968. The stock is fitted with pattern #3 inlays on both side flats, the left-side butt and on the belly, the outer diamonds made from fantastic-figured abalone and the belly inlay with an unembellished gold diamond-shaped monogram plate. The aforementioned scope is a near excellent condition silver-finished Bushnell ScopeChief VI 1.5-4.5x with clear optics and a duplex reticle. This West German Weatherby is a truly spectacular rifle, sure to stand-out and turns heads in even the finest of gun collections. (22D9949-54) {C&R} [Dr. James D. Morgan Collection] (8,000/10,000)
serial #P28764, 270 Weatherby Magnum, 24'' barrel with an excellent bore. Simply-put, this is a stunning representation of Weatherby's most collectible and sought-after c...moreustom offering. The barrel retains 99% plus original high-polish blue with a 9'' wedge of beautiful scroll engraving emanating from the breech. The remaining metal surfaces retain 99% plus original gold plate and the crisp scroll engraving continues onto the gold-plated receiver, the bolt shroud, the bottom metal, the Conetrol rings and the Bushnell scope. The metal work is outstanding and is further accentuated by a bugling bull elk engraved in high relief on the floorplate. The matching-number bolt handle has a two-panel checkered knob and the follower and the entire bolt body are beautifully-damascened. The mesquite Monte Carlo stock with contrasting forend tip and grip cap, right-side cheekpiece and pattern #16 fleur-de-lis skip-line checkering is excellent with just a couple tiny blemishes and some varnish expertly and lightly-applied at some point after this rifle's inception in 1968. The stock is fitted with pattern #3 inlays on both side flats, the left-side butt and on the belly, the outer diamonds made from fantastic-figured abalone and the belly inlay with an unembellished gold diamond-shaped monogram plate. The aforementioned scope is a near excellent condition silver-finished Bushnell ScopeChief VI 1.5-4.5x with clear optics and a duplex reticle. This West German Weatherby is a truly spectacular rifle, sure to stand-out and turns heads in even the finest of gun collections. (22D9949-54) {C&R} [Dr. James D. Morgan Collection] (8,000/10,000)

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Wonderful Factory Engraved Remington Hepburn Match Presentation Grade Rifle

Wonderful Factory Engraved Remington Hepburn Match Presentation Grade Rifle

Lot # 65 (Sale Order: 65 of 600)      

Low Estimate: 8,000High Estimate: 12,000
serial #8143, 32-40 W, 30" part round part octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a fabulous, extremely rare and all original engraved Hepburn rifle. The action shows fine scroll in about 50% coverage with geometric border around top and rear of action and around several screws. The barrel shows a fine geometric border at action and a small wedge of fine scroll just ahead of it. The iron forend tip shows fine scroll in about 80% coverage and the nickel plated brass Swiss buttplate is scroll engraved in top and bottom. The rifle shows matching serial numbers on frame, bottom of barrel, end grain of forend, end grain of buttstock at action and on the inside of the Swiss buttplate. In addition to the engraving the rifle has an unusual hard rubber capped pistolgrip and highly figured stocks. The condition of the rifle is excellent with the "Remington Arms Co." addressed barrel retaining about 90% evenly thinning original blue finish showing some silvering on the high edges and with thin areas beginning to blend with a smooth brown patina. The action retains over 90% original color case-hardened finish which has softened over time and has a lovely appearance showcasing the engraving nicely. The trigger, breechblock and hammer all show lots of bright original blue finish. The walnut buttstock and forend are checkered and the left side of the buttstock has a cheekpiece. The wood has nice vertical striped grain and both the buttstock and forend retain about 95% original finish. The checkering remains strong and the stocks show only very minor light handling marks. The buttplate retains about 70% original nickel plated finish which is thinning evenly and has a nice dull antique appearance blending with a brass patina in the thinnest areas. The rifle is sighted with a gold washed Beach combination front, there is no rear barrel seat and a short range Vernier tang mounted peepsight is present. This rifle is illustrated on pages 116 and 117 of Rowe's Remington's No. 3 Hepburn where the author calls the rifle "extremely rare". Rowe also points out that the game scene engraved rifle (which we sold in sale No. 128) had a hand engraved patent date while this example has stamped patent date with an engraved border around it. There are only a handful of factory engraved Hepburn rifles known to exist, this is clearly among the finest of those rifles. An excellent opportunity for the Hepburn collector to acquire an original, published example of these rare and desirable rifles. (1H9790-68) {C&R} [Bob Borcherdt Collection] (8,000/12,000)
serial #8143, 32-40 W, 30" part round part octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a fabulous, extremely rare and all original engraved Hepburn rifle. The ac...moretion shows fine scroll in about 50% coverage with geometric border around top and rear of action and around several screws. The barrel shows a fine geometric border at action and a small wedge of fine scroll just ahead of it. The iron forend tip shows fine scroll in about 80% coverage and the nickel plated brass Swiss buttplate is scroll engraved in top and bottom. The rifle shows matching serial numbers on frame, bottom of barrel, end grain of forend, end grain of buttstock at action and on the inside of the Swiss buttplate. In addition to the engraving the rifle has an unusual hard rubber capped pistolgrip and highly figured stocks. The condition of the rifle is excellent with the "Remington Arms Co." addressed barrel retaining about 90% evenly thinning original blue finish showing some silvering on the high edges and with thin areas beginning to blend with a smooth brown patina. The action retains over 90% original color case-hardened finish which has softened over time and has a lovely appearance showcasing the engraving nicely. The trigger, breechblock and hammer all show lots of bright original blue finish. The walnut buttstock and forend are checkered and the left side of the buttstock has a cheekpiece. The wood has nice vertical striped grain and both the buttstock and forend retain about 95% original finish. The checkering remains strong and the stocks show only very minor light handling marks. The buttplate retains about 70% original nickel plated finish which is thinning evenly and has a nice dull antique appearance blending with a brass patina in the thinnest areas. The rifle is sighted with a gold washed Beach combination front, there is no rear barrel seat and a short range Vernier tang mounted peepsight is present. This rifle is illustrated on pages 116 and 117 of Rowe's Remington's No. 3 Hepburn where the author calls the rifle "extremely rare". Rowe also points out that the game scene engraved rifle (which we sold in sale No. 128) had a hand engraved patent date while this example has stamped patent date with an engraved border around it. There are only a handful of factory engraved Hepburn rifles known to exist, this is clearly among the finest of those rifles. An excellent opportunity for the Hepburn collector to acquire an original, published example of these rare and desirable rifles. (1H9790-68) {C&R} [Bob Borcherdt Collection] (8,000/12,000)

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Very Rare Weatherby Crown Custom Mark XXII Semi-Auto Rifle

Very Rare Weatherby Crown Custom Mark XXII Semi-Auto Rifle

Lot # 66 (Sale Order: 66 of 600)      

Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 5,000
serial #19952, 22 LR, 20'' barrel with an excellent bore. This is a gorgeous one-of-a-kind Weatherby, notes from the consignor indicate that this may be the only Crown Custom Mark XXII ever assembled. The barrel retains 99% original blue and the bright bolt body has a very nice damascened pattern. The anodized receiver and triggerguard are extensively and tastefully-engraved with scroll and geometric patterns, the work very well-done and remaining crisp. The high-gloss carved walnut mannlicher stock with left-side cheekpiece and rosewood grip cap is excellent with some absolutely wonderful figure. The wood has been expertly-carved with pattern #20 oak leaf and acorn motif on the forend and pistolgrip and #10 ivory, ebony and rosewood inlays left and right, the latter marked with the initials ''JSF''. The rifle is outfitted with a two-leaf folding rear sight, a brass bead front sight and a Weatherby Imperial 4x81 scope with clear optics and a crosshair reticle is mounted to the receiver with Weaver pivot mount rings. Included is a single factory magazine. This is a late-60s Mark XXII manufactured in Italy by Beretta. A high-condition Weatherby collector's dream, a chance to own a true one-of-a-kind. (22D9949-99) {C&R} [Dr. James D. Morgan Collection] (3000/5000)
serial #19952, 22 LR, 20'' barrel with an excellent bore. This is a gorgeous one-of-a-kind Weatherby, notes from the consignor indicate that this may be the only Crown Cu...morestom Mark XXII ever assembled. The barrel retains 99% original blue and the bright bolt body has a very nice damascened pattern. The anodized receiver and triggerguard are extensively and tastefully-engraved with scroll and geometric patterns, the work very well-done and remaining crisp. The high-gloss carved walnut mannlicher stock with left-side cheekpiece and rosewood grip cap is excellent with some absolutely wonderful figure. The wood has been expertly-carved with pattern #20 oak leaf and acorn motif on the forend and pistolgrip and #10 ivory, ebony and rosewood inlays left and right, the latter marked with the initials ''JSF''. The rifle is outfitted with a two-leaf folding rear sight, a brass bead front sight and a Weatherby Imperial 4x81 scope with clear optics and a crosshair reticle is mounted to the receiver with Weaver pivot mount rings. Included is a single factory magazine. This is a late-60s Mark XXII manufactured in Italy by Beretta. A high-condition Weatherby collector's dream, a chance to own a true one-of-a-kind. (22D9949-99) {C&R} [Dr. James D. Morgan Collection] (3000/5000)

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Winchester Model 61 Slide Action Rifle

Winchester Model 61 Slide Action Rifle

Lot # 67 (Sale Order: 67 of 600)      

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serial #340000, 22 S,L,LR, 24" round barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 95-97% original blue, loss due to operational forearm wear along the magazine tube and barrel and a tiny speck of oxidation on the left side of barrel in front of the magazine. The smooth pistolgrip walnut buttstock and grooved 17-groove flat bottom forend remain in excellent condition with a handful of minor marks and blemishes. The original sights remain intact and the action seems to function well mechanically. An excellent last year of production grooved receiver Model 61. (5A9789-50) {C&R} (1000/1500)
serial #340000, 22 S,L,LR, 24" round barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 95-97% original blue, loss due to operational forearm wear along the m...moreagazine tube and barrel and a tiny speck of oxidation on the left side of barrel in front of the magazine. The smooth pistolgrip walnut buttstock and grooved 17-groove flat bottom forend remain in excellent condition with a handful of minor marks and blemishes. The original sights remain intact and the action seems to function well mechanically. An excellent last year of production grooved receiver Model 61. (5A9789-50) {C&R} (1000/1500)

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Rare Early Winchester Pre-War Model 61 Slide Action Rifle

Rare Early Winchester Pre-War Model 61 Slide Action Rifle

Lot # 68 (Sale Order: 68 of 600)      

Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 5,000
serial #1394, 22 LR, 24" octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a lovely very rare first year of production single caliber marked rifle. The barrel and magazine tube retain about 95% original blue with a few spots of very fine oxidation, light edge and muzzle wear, the majority of loss due to operational forearm wear on the barrel and magazine tube. The action retains 98% original blue, loss due to very thin high edge wear and slightly more wear on the takedown screw and slide release button, the bolt remains bright with very minor operational markings. The smooth pistolgrip walnut buttstock and small 10-groove forearm remain excellent with only a couple minor blemishes. Rifle is sighted with a Lyman No. 5 folding combination front sight, the rear sight has been replaced with slot blank and a Lyman No. 2 peep sight with disc has been installed on the rear tang. An attractive first year of production with scarce single caliber marking. (5D9790-55) {C&R} [Bob Borcherdt Collection] (3000/5000)
serial #1394, 22 LR, 24" octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a lovely very rare first year of production single caliber marked rifle. The barrel and maga...morezine tube retain about 95% original blue with a few spots of very fine oxidation, light edge and muzzle wear, the majority of loss due to operational forearm wear on the barrel and magazine tube. The action retains 98% original blue, loss due to very thin high edge wear and slightly more wear on the takedown screw and slide release button, the bolt remains bright with very minor operational markings. The smooth pistolgrip walnut buttstock and small 10-groove forearm remain excellent with only a couple minor blemishes. Rifle is sighted with a Lyman No. 5 folding combination front sight, the rear sight has been replaced with slot blank and a Lyman No. 2 peep sight with disc has been installed on the rear tang. An attractive first year of production with scarce single caliber marking. (5D9790-55) {C&R} [Bob Borcherdt Collection] (3000/5000)

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Winchester Pre-War Model 62 Slide Action Rifle

Winchester Pre-War Model 62 Slide Action Rifle

Lot # 69 (Sale Order: 69 of 600)      

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serial #89179, 22 S,L,LR, 23" round barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel and magazine tube retain about 95% evenly thinning original blue lightly toning to brown with the occasional speck of fine oxidation or impact mark where the rear sight was removed. Loss is due primarily to operational forearm wear along with some minor wear along the edges and muzzle. The action retains about 96-97% original blue with most of the loss due to fine storage marks and light operational bolt wear along the top of the receiver. All markings remain crisp and clear. The smooth straight grip walnut buttstock and small 10 groove forend remain in near excellent condition with some honest minor marks and blemishes and perhaps a little added light finish. Rifle is sighted with a standard sporting front sight, the aforementioned rear sight has been removed and a Marbles adjustable aperture sight is mounted on the rear tang, the screw heads show light slot wear. An honest Pre-War 62 in excellent condition. (59790-53) {C&R} [Bob Borcherdt Collection] (1000/1500)
serial #89179, 22 S,L,LR, 23" round barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel and magazine tube retain about 95% evenly thinning original blue lightly toning to bro...morewn with the occasional speck of fine oxidation or impact mark where the rear sight was removed. Loss is due primarily to operational forearm wear along with some minor wear along the edges and muzzle. The action retains about 96-97% original blue with most of the loss due to fine storage marks and light operational bolt wear along the top of the receiver. All markings remain crisp and clear. The smooth straight grip walnut buttstock and small 10 groove forend remain in near excellent condition with some honest minor marks and blemishes and perhaps a little added light finish. Rifle is sighted with a standard sporting front sight, the aforementioned rear sight has been removed and a Marbles adjustable aperture sight is mounted on the rear tang, the screw heads show light slot wear. An honest Pre-War 62 in excellent condition. (59790-53) {C&R} [Bob Borcherdt Collection] (1000/1500)

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Fine French Percussion Double Fowler by LePage Moutier of Paris

Fine French Percussion Double Fowler by LePage Moutier of Paris

Lot # 70 (Sale Order: 70 of 600)      

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About 14 bore, 27 3/4" barrels with very good bores. This is a very handsome gun with its stepped locks with lovely scroll and seashell motif engraving on the hammers and the locks showing a gun dog about to retrieve a downed duck in a marsh scene on the right and another gun dog on point on the left lock. The breech and tang show more lovely engraving as do the buttplate tang which shows a panel scene with game bird, the triggerguard bow shows a dog on point. The barrels show an even gray brown patina with damascus pattern light but fully visible, the pattern can also be felt. The top rib is engraved "Fni D Lepage Moutier A Paris" and each lock bears the same engraved inscription in ribands following the lower contour of the hammers. The locks show about 70% original French gray finish with areas of loss showing a darker gray patina. The stock is of a fabulous grade of French burl walnut and rates very good to excellent with flattop checkered straight grip and with the forestock remaining smooth. The stock retains about 95% original finish with just minor light handling marks present, the buttplate shows about 80% original blue finish. The gun is equipped with sling studs mounted in toeline of stock and on bottom of center ramrod thimble. A handsome percussion double which exhibits Parisian quality and flair. (1B9670-304) {ANTIQUE} [David & Lore Squier Collection] (1200/1800)
About 14 bore, 27 3/4" barrels with very good bores. This is a very handsome gun with its stepped locks with lovely scroll and seashell motif engraving on the hammers and...more the locks showing a gun dog about to retrieve a downed duck in a marsh scene on the right and another gun dog on point on the left lock. The breech and tang show more lovely engraving as do the buttplate tang which shows a panel scene with game bird, the triggerguard bow shows a dog on point. The barrels show an even gray brown patina with damascus pattern light but fully visible, the pattern can also be felt. The top rib is engraved "Fni D Lepage Moutier A Paris" and each lock bears the same engraved inscription in ribands following the lower contour of the hammers. The locks show about 70% original French gray finish with areas of loss showing a darker gray patina. The stock is of a fabulous grade of French burl walnut and rates very good to excellent with flattop checkered straight grip and with the forestock remaining smooth. The stock retains about 95% original finish with just minor light handling marks present, the buttplate shows about 80% original blue finish. The gun is equipped with sling studs mounted in toeline of stock and on bottom of center ramrod thimble. A handsome percussion double which exhibits Parisian quality and flair. (1B9670-304) {ANTIQUE} [David & Lore Squier Collection] (1200/1800)

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Important Percussion Shotgun a Tribute to Prince Imperial Napoleon IV on the Occasion of His Birth

Important Percussion Shotgun a Tribute to Prince Imperial Napoleon IV on the Occasion of His Birth

Lot # 71 (Sale Order: 71 of 600)      

Low Estimate: 20,000High Estimate: 30,000
Bernard barrels numbered 9178, 20 Ga., 26 1/4'' Albert Bernard barrels showing what appear to be unfired mirror-bright bores. This exceptional shotgun was made in the year 1856 and is so-dated on its underside by Bernard, built to honor the Prince Imperial, Napoléon Eugène Louis Jean Joseph Bonaparte, only son of Charles-Louis-Napoléon Bonaparte, Napoleon III. The barrels show all of their exquisite two-tone brown damascus chain-style twist pattern with subdued concave ribs top and bottom. They are exceptionally embellished with gold inlays showing two diminutive gold bands at each muzzle, matching precisely at the breeches, with the crest of the Prince Imperial exquisitely engraved on each tube above the charge areas. The center of the rib is neatly gold inlaid ''HOMMAGE AU PRINCE IMPERIAL'' flanked by intertwining foliate oak leaf and acorn scroll. The breeches show all their original bright color case-hardening and the ribbed nipples show lovely pale blue and appear as though a nipple has never been placed on either. The tang shows all of its original lovely color case-hardening and has open foliate engraving along with a wonderful gold inlaid engraved bust of Napoleon III, father of the Prince Imperial, surrounded by light rococo bordering. The lockplates are very interesting in that they have an ingenious safety built into each hammer and are marked by their inventor or maker ''Invention/Forget/a Gournay''. Much like the pivoting safety bars we see on German and Prussian guns, which are designed to stop the forward movement of the hammer when the muzzles are upward, as would happen when one loses their footing and falls, the hammers each are machined for a small ball bearing which, when the muzzles are straight up or further backward, roll forward and will stop the hammer short of accidental ignition, contacting two small protrusions at the rears of the tang fences. The locks themselves are wonderful retaining all their original color case-hardening with lovely quality open flowing scroll overall, with very nice engraved gold inlays on both the lock flats and flat sides of hammers, each with martial panoplies. The ramrod tailpipe, wedge escutcheons and triggerplate show original case-hardening and the same excellent open scroll, the triggerplate and pipe with pineapple-like chiseled extensions. The guard is very French in architecture and shows lovely original blue and engraving with two gold inlays, a crown surmounting the Prince Imperials initials, ''LNE'', monogramed in fancy script (Napoléon Eugène Louis), or combination thereof; with another martial panoply along the long tang. The smooth steel buttplate shows nearly all of its bright high-polish blue with the heel and tang engraved and showing a gold inlaid panoply of arms. The French walnut stock rates very fine with exquisite grain throughout and fine squarish fat-top chequering at the wrist accented with carved borders, with neat fleur-di-lis to the rears of the dropper points of the flats. There are light tiny dings and handling marks about the surface from the years and the butt shows ''case impressions'' left and right from dampened fabric of a gun case or similar; they could doubtless be buffed smooth or otherwise easily rectified by a wood man who knew his business. The locks are crisp and positive and operate as well as the day they were made and the original ramrod with patch-pull end is included. Otherwise unmarked, we must assume that the maker was Monsieur Forget, although he cannot be readily located, Albert Bernard being a maker of barrels. Included with the arm are 3 period cabinet photos of Napoleon III himself, Empress Eugenie with the Prince Imperial and the third being the happy family of all three. Only one has the trademark of photographic dealer E&HT Anthony, Broadway, New York City; Napoleon III is somewhat faded but the other two remain vivid. Possibly made as a gift upon the occasion of his birth for presentation to the family, it is clearly a fitting ''hommage'' to the Prince Imperial. Certainly no one would expect anyone other than the Prince himself to be toting a shotgun afield with the crest of the Prince Imperial inlaid in gold upon the breeches. A very stunning arm fitting of the finest collection of embellished arms, made to commemorate the birth of the Prince Imperial, a birth celebrated throughout France but which ended in the Prince Imperial's tragic death at the hands of the Zulu in June 1879. (3I9670-429) {ANTIQUE} [David & Lore Squier Collection] (20,000/30,000)
Bernard barrels numbered 9178, 20 Ga., 26 1/4'' Albert Bernard barrels showing what appear to be unfired mirror-bright bores. This exceptional shotgun was made in the yea...morer 1856 and is so-dated on its underside by Bernard, built to honor the Prince Imperial, Napoléon Eugène Louis Jean Joseph Bonaparte, only son of Charles-Louis-Napoléon Bonaparte, Napoleon III. The barrels show all of their exquisite two-tone brown damascus chain-style twist pattern with subdued concave ribs top and bottom. They are exceptionally embellished with gold inlays showing two diminutive gold bands at each muzzle, matching precisely at the breeches, with the crest of the Prince Imperial exquisitely engraved on each tube above the charge areas. The center of the rib is neatly gold inlaid ''HOMMAGE AU PRINCE IMPERIAL'' flanked by intertwining foliate oak leaf and acorn scroll. The breeches show all their original bright color case-hardening and the ribbed nipples show lovely pale blue and appear as though a nipple has never been placed on either. The tang shows all of its original lovely color case-hardening and has open foliate engraving along with a wonderful gold inlaid engraved bust of Napoleon III, father of the Prince Imperial, surrounded by light rococo bordering. The lockplates are very interesting in that they have an ingenious safety built into each hammer and are marked by their inventor or maker ''Invention/Forget/a Gournay''. Much like the pivoting safety bars we see on German and Prussian guns, which are designed to stop the forward movement of the hammer when the muzzles are upward, as would happen when one loses their footing and falls, the hammers each are machined for a small ball bearing which, when the muzzles are straight up or further backward, roll forward and will stop the hammer short of accidental ignition, contacting two small protrusions at the rears of the tang fences. The locks themselves are wonderful retaining all their original color case-hardening with lovely quality open flowing scroll overall, with very nice engraved gold inlays on both the lock flats and flat sides of hammers, each with martial panoplies. The ramrod tailpipe, wedge escutcheons and triggerplate show original case-hardening and the same excellent open scroll, the triggerplate and pipe with pineapple-like chiseled extensions. The guard is very French in architecture and shows lovely original blue and engraving with two gold inlays, a crown surmounting the Prince Imperials initials, ''LNE'', monogramed in fancy script (Napoléon Eugène Louis), or combination thereof; with another martial panoply along the long tang. The smooth steel buttplate shows nearly all of its bright high-polish blue with the heel and tang engraved and showing a gold inlaid panoply of arms. The French walnut stock rates very fine with exquisite grain throughout and fine squarish fat-top chequering at the wrist accented with carved borders, with neat fleur-di-lis to the rears of the dropper points of the flats. There are light tiny dings and handling marks about the surface from the years and the butt shows ''case impressions'' left and right from dampened fabric of a gun case or similar; they could doubtless be buffed smooth or otherwise easily rectified by a wood man who knew his business. The locks are crisp and positive and operate as well as the day they were made and the original ramrod with patch-pull end is included. Otherwise unmarked, we must assume that the maker was Monsieur Forget, although he cannot be readily located, Albert Bernard being a maker of barrels. Included with the arm are 3 period cabinet photos of Napoleon III himself, Empress Eugenie with the Prince Imperial and the third being the happy family of all three. Only one has the trademark of photographic dealer E&HT Anthony, Broadway, New York City; Napoleon III is somewhat faded but the other two remain vivid. Possibly made as a gift upon the occasion of his birth for presentation to the family, it is clearly a fitting ''hommage'' to the Prince Imperial. Certainly no one would expect anyone other than the Prince himself to be toting a shotgun afield with the crest of the Prince Imperial inlaid in gold upon the breeches. A very stunning arm fitting of the finest collection of embellished arms, made to commemorate the birth of the Prince Imperial, a birth celebrated throughout France but which ended in the Prince Imperial's tragic death at the hands of the Zulu in June 1879. (3I9670-429) {ANTIQUE} [David & Lore Squier Collection] (20,000/30,000)

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Fine and Large Charles Lancaster Sidelever Double Hammergun

Fine and Large Charles Lancaster Sidelever Double Hammergun

Lot # 72 (Sale Order: 72 of 600)      

Low Estimate: 1,000High Estimate: 1,500
Description Update 03/24/2021: Front trigger sticks and will require some mechanical attention

serial #5252, 10 ga., 39 1/2" barrels with very good bores. This shotgun features back action locks with Lancaster's distinctive rebounding hammers and right mounted opening lever. The action and locks are engraved in fine English scroll with each side of frame engraved "CHARLES LANCASTER'S PATENT", the locks are engraved "C.LANCASTER / LONDON PATENT" in ribands within the scroll. The top of the barrel rib is engraved "CHARLES LANCASTER 151 NEW BOND STREET LONDON PATENT BREECH LOADER CHOKE". The barrels lockup with double underlugs and dolls head rib extension and show nice scroll engraving on the breech end of the rib. The barrels show an even gray/brown patina with just faint damascus pattern visible in some areas. There is one area on the left tube that shows some oxidation staining and a little light pitting. The action and locks retain a mixture of faded original color case-hardened finish and a smooth gray patina, the color is silvery in some areas. The checkered straight grip buttstock and forend are of very nicely figured English walnut and rate about very good having been lightly cleaned with some added oil finish. The wrist checkering remains strong while the splinter forend shows light to moderate wear along with a 3/4" long chip missing from the left edge. The shotgun features a 14" length of pull over its checkered butt with drops of 1 5/8" and 2 5/8". The gun comes in its original leather trunk style case with original maker label, loading instructions and charge sheet. All labels are numbered to the gun in period ink, she likes 4 1/4 drams of powder beneath 2 ounces of shot. There is a small additional label in the upper left corner for the retailer "William Greenwood & Co. / London E.C.". The case is in excellent condition and has no accessories. A nice big old 1884 production Lancaster double gun. (1B9670-604) {ANTIQUE} [David & Lore Squier Collection] (1000/1500)

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Fine Philadelphia Double Barrel Percussion Rifle by Krider & Co

Fine Philadelphia Double Barrel Percussion Rifle by Krider & Co

Lot # 73 (Sale Order: 73 of 600)      

Low Estimate: 2,500High Estimate: 4,000
.46 cal., 31 1/2'' octagon barrels with bright excellent bores. The barrels retain nearly all their original plum brown, fading slightly with a few very sparsely scattered spots of light oxidation and a handful of sparsely scattered light pinprick pits, one area of more moderate pitting 1'' to the rear of the left muzzle. There is a simple blade dovetail front sight and shallow V-notch semi-buckhorn rear and the rib is marked ''Philadelphia''. The breeches show nearly all of their original color case-hardening which is fading some, with a small spray of engraving on the rib extension between and very nice quality engraving on the color case-hardened tang. Each of the locks and hammers has nearly all of their original color case-hardening as well and feature excellent quality open flowing scroll which continues onto the hammers, each lockplate maker marked ''Krider & Co''. There is a simple nosecap, tailpipe and the front extension shows light scroll engraving which continues onto the bow of the guard, the guard with a grip flourish. There is light engraving on the tang of the crescent buttplate and the toeplate with very nice blue remaining on the pendulum style patchbox, it too with light sprays of engraving. The American black walnut stock rates very fine to excellent showing only very light handling marks and dings from the years and features a very nice flared left side shadowline cheekpiece. Both forestock and grip area have nice coarse checkering and there is some very lovely grain figure in the butt and an un-engraved German silver monogram plate atop the wrist. The hammers are in time and the locks function well mechanically. This is a very handsome Philadelphia percussion double rifle from this famous maker remaining in a very lovely state of condition. (3C9670-106) {ANTIQUE} [David & Lore Squier Collection] (2500/4000)
.46 cal., 31 1/2'' octagon barrels with bright excellent bores. The barrels retain nearly all their original plum brown, fading slightly with a few very sparsely scattere...mored spots of light oxidation and a handful of sparsely scattered light pinprick pits, one area of more moderate pitting 1'' to the rear of the left muzzle. There is a simple blade dovetail front sight and shallow V-notch semi-buckhorn rear and the rib is marked ''Philadelphia''. The breeches show nearly all of their original color case-hardening which is fading some, with a small spray of engraving on the rib extension between and very nice quality engraving on the color case-hardened tang. Each of the locks and hammers has nearly all of their original color case-hardening as well and feature excellent quality open flowing scroll which continues onto the hammers, each lockplate maker marked ''Krider & Co''. There is a simple nosecap, tailpipe and the front extension shows light scroll engraving which continues onto the bow of the guard, the guard with a grip flourish. There is light engraving on the tang of the crescent buttplate and the toeplate with very nice blue remaining on the pendulum style patchbox, it too with light sprays of engraving. The American black walnut stock rates very fine to excellent showing only very light handling marks and dings from the years and features a very nice flared left side shadowline cheekpiece. Both forestock and grip area have nice coarse checkering and there is some very lovely grain figure in the butt and an un-engraved German silver monogram plate atop the wrist. The hammers are in time and the locks function well mechanically. This is a very handsome Philadelphia percussion double rifle from this famous maker remaining in a very lovely state of condition. (3C9670-106) {ANTIQUE} [David & Lore Squier Collection] (2500/4000)

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New Haven Arms Company Henry Rifle

New Haven Arms Company Henry Rifle

Lot # 74 (Sale Order: 74 of 600)      

Low Estimate: 15,000High Estimate: 25,000
serial #2787, 44 RF, 24" octagon barrel with a lightly oxidized and pitted bore which shows strong rifling throughout. This is a very honest early model Henry featuring the rounded heel buttplate, sight dovetail in top of frame and the early barrel address with smaller letters. The rifle shows matching serial numbers on the barrel, side of lower tang, in top tang inlet of stock and on the inside of the buttplate. All markings in both metal and wood are strong and remain clear and fully legible. The barrel shows a nice even rich brown patina with some scattered light surface oxidation present. The loading gate operates smoothly and the brass follower has had its tab reshaped more like a trigger than round. The action shows a lovely ochre patina with nice edges. The sideplates remain tight but the top of each shows impact marks and bruises from removal. They are not overly obtrusive and are likely from the period of use and all patina is rich and even. The buttstock shows a very rich dark color with a wonderful original surface. The "bump" can still be felt below the sling swivel on left side of butt, corresponding sling stud is mounted on left side of barrel. The stock retains a good deal of original finish and shows numerous light marks and dings, none are major. The lower tang of the rifle does not show an inspector's mark but does show a lovely undisturbed patina. The hammer and lever show a nice even and smooth gray brown patina with remnants of faded original color case-hardening visible on hammer. This is a very honest and fine Henry rifle that has a really lovely appearance. (1E9946-38) {ANTIQUE} (15,000/25,000)
serial #2787, 44 RF, 24" octagon barrel with a lightly oxidized and pitted bore which shows strong rifling throughout. This is a very honest early model Henry featuring t...morehe rounded heel buttplate, sight dovetail in top of frame and the early barrel address with smaller letters. The rifle shows matching serial numbers on the barrel, side of lower tang, in top tang inlet of stock and on the inside of the buttplate. All markings in both metal and wood are strong and remain clear and fully legible. The barrel shows a nice even rich brown patina with some scattered light surface oxidation present. The loading gate operates smoothly and the brass follower has had its tab reshaped more like a trigger than round. The action shows a lovely ochre patina with nice edges. The sideplates remain tight but the top of each shows impact marks and bruises from removal. They are not overly obtrusive and are likely from the period of use and all patina is rich and even. The buttstock shows a very rich dark color with a wonderful original surface. The "bump" can still be felt below the sling swivel on left side of butt, corresponding sling stud is mounted on left side of barrel. The stock retains a good deal of original finish and shows numerous light marks and dings, none are major. The lower tang of the rifle does not show an inspector's mark but does show a lovely undisturbed patina. The hammer and lever show a nice even and smooth gray brown patina with remnants of faded original color case-hardening visible on hammer. This is a very honest and fine Henry rifle that has a really lovely appearance. (1E9946-38) {ANTIQUE} (15,000/25,000)

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Ornate Percussion Double Rifle-Shotgun Two Barrel Set by Kuchenreuter

Ornate Percussion Double Rifle-Shotgun Two Barrel Set by Kuchenreuter

Lot # 75 (Sale Order: 75 of 600)      

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.54 cal, 26'' barrels with bright excellent conventional spiral-rifled bore right and straight-rifled bore left. The second barrels are about 16 ga., 25'' with straight rifling and very good plus bores showing some light oxidation, more prominent near the muzzle. The rifle barrels show very nice contrasting damascus their full-length and on the rib with light oxidation staining here and there, more prominent on the left tube. The rib is maker marked in silver ''J Adam Kuchenreuter in Regensberg'' and there is a simple silver bead front sight with two leaf rear, one standing, one folding. Kuchenreuter's sunken horseman touchmark is at the rear of the rib and the fancy breeches show open flowing relief scroll. The long tang shows the same lovely open scroll and is now a plum brown patina and features a flip-up lollipop peep sight recessed within. The spare set of barrels are primarily a fading damascus pattern showing plum and brown with the same sunken horseman touchmark, makers name in silver, and fancy engraved breeches. The stepped hump-back lockplates are a dull gunmetal gray with fancy open scroll which continues onto the hammers which are engraved in a dragon's head motif, each plate with pivoting safety rests. There is a lightly chiseled and engraved tailpipe, fancy engraved triggerplate front extension and the bow of the guard with fish lip front shows the same open flowing scroll, this primarily a plum brown patina. There is a nice carved horn grip swirl to its rear which is remarkably unchipped from the years. The smooth iron buttplate has some light engraving along the top of its tang and is numbered at the toe ''No. 327''. The European walnut buttstock rates very fine with some lovely grain figure and the expected very light dings and handling marks that come from a field-used arm. The wrist is neatly checkered with small tendrils of scroll impinging upon the pattern and there is a nice flared left side shadowline cheekpiece. The stock does show a couple tiny cracks here and there, most noticeable at front of left lockplate, and there is a very nice sliding-door wooden patchbox beneath-which there are four spare nipples and three different wad-pulls for the different barrels encountered with the arm. The left of butt has a wonderful carved stag surrounded by carved open flowing scroll with a finely stippled background. Each of the barrels has their original horn-tip ramrod and the arm is equipped with original sling swivel bails. A fine gun from this well-thought-of maker whose work is second-to-none. (39670-308) {ANTIQUE} [David & Lore Squier Collection] (2000/3000)
.54 cal, 26'' barrels with bright excellent conventional spiral-rifled bore right and straight-rifled bore left. The second barrels are about 16 ga., 25'' with straight r...moreifling and very good plus bores showing some light oxidation, more prominent near the muzzle. The rifle barrels show very nice contrasting damascus their full-length and on the rib with light oxidation staining here and there, more prominent on the left tube. The rib is maker marked in silver ''J Adam Kuchenreuter in Regensberg'' and there is a simple silver bead front sight with two leaf rear, one standing, one folding. Kuchenreuter's sunken horseman touchmark is at the rear of the rib and the fancy breeches show open flowing relief scroll. The long tang shows the same lovely open scroll and is now a plum brown patina and features a flip-up lollipop peep sight recessed within. The spare set of barrels are primarily a fading damascus pattern showing plum and brown with the same sunken horseman touchmark, makers name in silver, and fancy engraved breeches. The stepped hump-back lockplates are a dull gunmetal gray with fancy open scroll which continues onto the hammers which are engraved in a dragon's head motif, each plate with pivoting safety rests. There is a lightly chiseled and engraved tailpipe, fancy engraved triggerplate front extension and the bow of the guard with fish lip front shows the same open flowing scroll, this primarily a plum brown patina. There is a nice carved horn grip swirl to its rear which is remarkably unchipped from the years. The smooth iron buttplate has some light engraving along the top of its tang and is numbered at the toe ''No. 327''. The European walnut buttstock rates very fine with some lovely grain figure and the expected very light dings and handling marks that come from a field-used arm. The wrist is neatly checkered with small tendrils of scroll impinging upon the pattern and there is a nice flared left side shadowline cheekpiece. The stock does show a couple tiny cracks here and there, most noticeable at front of left lockplate, and there is a very nice sliding-door wooden patchbox beneath-which there are four spare nipples and three different wad-pulls for the different barrels encountered with the arm. The left of butt has a wonderful carved stag surrounded by carved open flowing scroll with a finely stippled background. Each of the barrels has their original horn-tip ramrod and the arm is equipped with original sling swivel bails. A fine gun from this well-thought-of maker whose work is second-to-none. (39670-308) {ANTIQUE} [David & Lore Squier Collection] (2000/3000)

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