serial #25550, 9mm, 5” barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel and slide on this this late-war commercial pistol retain 98% original blue with some very light silvering along the edges. The frame has toned to plum with thinning gray wear along the front strap and edges. The grooved Phenolic resin grips remain in excellent condition, the serialized numbered parts are matching, and the action appears to function well mechanically. Included is a single “P.38v” marked magazine. (5A10687-167) {C&R} (1000/1500)

serial #133-66631, 45-70 Govt., 22” barrel with a bright minty bore. This as-new rifle is one of only 1500 made in 1999 to celebrate Sturm Ruger’s 50th Anniversary. The metal surfaces retain 99% plus deep original blue. The sides of the frame feature attractive engraved scroll on a punch dot shaded background; the frame and lever are outlined in gold and the muzzle and breech have gold double gold bands. The bottom of the frame has a facsimile Ruger signature while the sides have gold “RUGER” / 1949 / 1999 / FIFTY YEARS” phoenix logo. The checkered Circassian walnut pistolgrip buttstock and Alexander Henry remain in excellent condition with only a tiny mark in the upper rear right corner from installation. Included is the original factory cardboard box, manual, sling swivels and lock. A beautiful 50th anniversary Ruger rifle. (5B10798-23) {MODERN} (1500/2500)

serial #SN8-0005, 45 ACP, 16 1/2” barrel with a bright excellent bore. This carbine is an American made copy of the famous Sterling L2A3 sub machinegun utilizing modified M-3 Grease Gun magazines. The metal surfaces retain 98-99% original black wrinkle finish showing some very thin silvering along the edges and the checkered black synthetic grip remains in excellent condition. The standard factory sights remain in place and a single 30 rd. stick magazine is included. A fabulous Sterling SMG clone which should be a lot of fun at the range. (5B10798-90) {MODERN} (1000/1500)

serial #71B3017, 45 ACP, 5” barrel with a bright excellent bore. This Government model pistol is in as-new condition, the metal surfaces retaining 99% plus original blue finish. The hammer sides remain bright and the checkered rosewood grips showing crisp sharp points. The pistol includes a two piece blue Custom Shop box with white outer sleeve, (2) factory magazines, manual and lock. A handsome Series 70 Government Model pistol. (5A10798-48) {MODERN} (1000/1500)

serial #NRA 123, 45 LC, 7 1/2” barrel with a bright excellent bore. This 1971 commemorative revolver is in as-new unfired condition, the metal surfaces retaining 99% plus original blue and case-hardened finishes. The polished sides of the hammer remain brilliant and the left side of the barrel is marked “1871 NRA Centennial 1971”. The smooth walnut grips with gold NRA medallions remain in excellent condition showing a few tiny handling marks. The original presentation case with gold velvet lining and NRA medallion set into the lid is included and rates near excellent showing a small discolored area on the interior; a key is included. A handsome second generation commemorative. (5B10798-41) {C&R} (1500/2000)

serial #SCA0503, .357 Magnum, 1 7/8” aluminum shrouded barrel with an excellent bore. This gun is purported to be the first .357 Air Lite Ti revolver manufactured by Smith & Wesson. The frame under the crane is not marked with a model number and is absent the internal lock. This firearm was introduced at the 2001 S.H.O.T. show but not put into production until later in the year although with the internal lock. This featherweight gun shows light use but remains in excellent condition. The satin finish of the scandium alloy frame and barrel rate excellent. The matte titanium cylinder rates excellent showing subdued staining on the forward edge from shooting and a few scattered handling marks. The smooth combat style trigger and service style hammer retain full case-hardened colors. The grips are pebble grain Hogue Bantam stocks with S&W logo that rate excellent. The gun is housed in what would become the signature storage case for this series a vinyl coated jewelry style hard case with red velvet lining featuring the atomic symbol of scandium on the interior, and the S&W logo on the cover with “Air Lite Sc” in the lower right corner. Also included is the trigger lock with a pair of keys that was part of the package. The case shows slight wear on the two front corners. A historic revolver in the development of Smith & Wesson’s Air Lite line of concealable revolvers and probably one of the only internal lock free Model 360 Air Lite Sc revolvers. A fantastic opportunity for the advanced collector. (8B10687-20) {MODERN} (2000/4000)

serial #SDN0001, 45 ACP, 5” barrel with an excellent bore. This is the first Model 845 crafted by the Performance Center in a 150 gun run and it remains as-new-in-the-box. The stainless steel surfaces rate excellent showing a few minor handling marks on the polished sides of the slide. The checkered Xenoy wrap-around grips rate excellent. This pistol features a semi-ramp dovetailed front sight, Bo-Mar adjustable rear sight, oversized magazine catch, slide mounted firing pin block, single action only mechanism, and checkered frontstrap. The left side of the slide is laser engraved “845 Model of 1998” in a bold font. The pistol includes the original factory Doskocil hard case that is correctly end labeled and numbered to the gun, a pair of factory eight-round magazines, trigger lock with a pair of keys, and paperwork. All rate excellent. The series of single action pistols built on the large Model 645 frame are desired by shooters and collectors. This lovely model has the distinction of retaining terrific condition, it is a rare commodity, and it was the first of a very limited run of high performance handguns. A must have for the collector. (8B10687-34) {MODERN} (1500/2000)