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Auction No. 142 Featuring Fine Collectible Arms

Auction No. 142 Featuring Fine Collectible Arms

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Auction No. 142 Featuring Fine Collectible Arms

Auction No. 142 Featuring Fine Collectible Arms

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Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle

Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle

Lot # 26 (Sale Order: 26 of 673)      

Low Estimate: 1,800High Estimate: 2,200
serial #220741, 38-55, 26” round barrel with full magazine and a mostly bright about very good bore showing some areas of light pitting and oxidation, mostly about mid-bore, and otherwise strong rifling throughout. The barrel and magazine tube of this 1904-made rifle retain about 92% original blue showing some scattered light handling marks and slight thinning and toning to a pleasant gray-brown patina under bright light. The action retains about 85% original bright blue showing some overall flaking to gray-brown and the left side with a few small scuff marks and pinprick pits. The nosecap and magazine hanger retain generous original bright blue while the hammer and lever show some nice case-hardened colors, particularly vibrant along the left side of the lever, and the loading gate retains brilliant fire blue. There are a few old light tool marks along the lower tang and all markings remain intact and strong. The plain walnut buttstock with shotgun butt and the smooth forend remain in very fine condition retaining most of their original varnish showing scattered light handling marks and mild scuffs, the left edge of the forend with a few thin slivers missing. Stock fit is otherwise excellent and the rifle is sighted with standard sporting rear sight and small German silver front blade (the blade finish has worn to brass). A handsome Model 1894 rifle. (13B11534-50) {C&R} (1800/2200)
serial #220741, 38-55, 26” round barrel with full magazine and a mostly bright about very good bore showing some areas of light pitting and oxidation, mostly about mid-bo...morere, and otherwise strong rifling throughout. The barrel and magazine tube of this 1904-made rifle retain about 92% original blue showing some scattered light handling marks and slight thinning and toning to a pleasant gray-brown patina under bright light. The action retains about 85% original bright blue showing some overall flaking to gray-brown and the left side with a few small scuff marks and pinprick pits. The nosecap and magazine hanger retain generous original bright blue while the hammer and lever show some nice case-hardened colors, particularly vibrant along the left side of the lever, and the loading gate retains brilliant fire blue. There are a few old light tool marks along the lower tang and all markings remain intact and strong. The plain walnut buttstock with shotgun butt and the smooth forend remain in very fine condition retaining most of their original varnish showing scattered light handling marks and mild scuffs, the left edge of the forend with a few thin slivers missing. Stock fit is otherwise excellent and the rifle is sighted with standard sporting rear sight and small German silver front blade (the blade finish has worn to brass). A handsome Model 1894 rifle. (13B11534-50) {C&R} (1800/2200)

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Winchester Special Order Model 1894 Semi-Deluxe Lever Action Rifle

Winchester Special Order Model 1894 Semi-Deluxe Lever Action Rifle

Lot # 27 (Sale Order: 27 of 673)      

Low Estimate: 2,500High Estimate: 4,000
serial #184611, 38-55, 26” part round part octagon barrel with a mostly bright very fine bore showing a little oxidation speckling and pinprick pitting with otherwise strong rifling throughout. This 1903-made rifle is in an attractive and popular configuration with its full complement of special order features including the half octagon barrel, button magazine, checkered stocks and shotgun butt. The barrel retains about 85-90% original blue appearing stronger under ambient light and fading to a mild gray-brown patina under bright light and showing some scattered fine scratches, a few pinprick pits nearer the muzzle and small ding on the right edge octagonal section. The action retains perhaps 70% original bright blue showing moderate edge wear, areas toning to gray and a few scattered small moderate scuff marks, the edges of the bolt raceway with some noticeable small dings as well. The bolt itself retains about 96% original bright blue while the extractor shows pale fire blue and the loading gate retains lovely brilliant fire blue. The hammer and lever retain lovely vibrant case-hardened colors throughout, the exterior of the lever taking on an attractive silvery case-hardened patina. The checkered capped pistolgrip walnut buttstock remains in very fine condition with strong original varnish showing some light dings and handling marks, with very nice fit at the tangs. The forend is very good with more finish wear, small abrasions and a thin 3 3/4” scratch along the right side. The original hard rubber shotgun buttplate is intact showing a small repair at the toe and the pistolgrip cap remains in very fine condition. The inside buttstock and lower tang show matching assembly number “16952”. The rifle is sighted with a Lyman tang peep sight, standard sporting rear sight and Lyman No. 5 combination front sight. The included factory letter does not mention any sight specifics but otherwise calls out all aforementioned special order features and indicates the rifle shipped on August 13, 1903. (13C11565-8) {C&R} (2500/4000)
serial #184611, 38-55, 26” part round part octagon barrel with a mostly bright very fine bore showing a little oxidation speckling and pinprick pitting with otherwise str...moreong rifling throughout. This 1903-made rifle is in an attractive and popular configuration with its full complement of special order features including the half octagon barrel, button magazine, checkered stocks and shotgun butt. The barrel retains about 85-90% original blue appearing stronger under ambient light and fading to a mild gray-brown patina under bright light and showing some scattered fine scratches, a few pinprick pits nearer the muzzle and small ding on the right edge octagonal section. The action retains perhaps 70% original bright blue showing moderate edge wear, areas toning to gray and a few scattered small moderate scuff marks, the edges of the bolt raceway with some noticeable small dings as well. The bolt itself retains about 96% original bright blue while the extractor shows pale fire blue and the loading gate retains lovely brilliant fire blue. The hammer and lever retain lovely vibrant case-hardened colors throughout, the exterior of the lever taking on an attractive silvery case-hardened patina. The checkered capped pistolgrip walnut buttstock remains in very fine condition with strong original varnish showing some light dings and handling marks, with very nice fit at the tangs. The forend is very good with more finish wear, small abrasions and a thin 3 3/4” scratch along the right side. The original hard rubber shotgun buttplate is intact showing a small repair at the toe and the pistolgrip cap remains in very fine condition. The inside buttstock and lower tang show matching assembly number “16952”. The rifle is sighted with a Lyman tang peep sight, standard sporting rear sight and Lyman No. 5 combination front sight. The included factory letter does not mention any sight specifics but otherwise calls out all aforementioned special order features and indicates the rifle shipped on August 13, 1903. (13C11565-8) {C&R} (2500/4000)

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Finely Restored Winchester Model 1892 Takedown Rifle

Finely Restored Winchester Model 1892 Takedown Rifle

Lot # 28 (Sale Order: 28 of 673)      

Low Estimate: 2,500High Estimate: 3,500
serial #500125, 25-20 WCF, 24” round barrel with a bright excellent bore that has been neatly relined. This 1909-made rifle has seen a lovely restoration retaining about 99% nicely reapplied polished blue showing a few light handling marks and some very subtle remnants of fine pinprick pitting here and there. The markings remain intact and strong and this example bears the “MOD. / 1892” stamp on the tang behind the hammer, a peculiar occurrence seen on guns in this serial number range with some sources suggesting these so-marked rifles were intended for export. The nosecap, lever, hammer and crescent buttplate retain almost all of their excellent restored vibrant case-hardened colors as well and the checkered buttstock and forend are lovely replacements in excellent condition with a fine oil finish, a few light handling marks and the sides of the buttstock exhibiting some handsome grain figure. There is a bit of filler along the top edges of the forend against the barrel that is unobtrusive. The rifle is sighted with Winchester’s express rear sight (the right side of the 100 yard leaf broken off and lost to the years) and small brass blade front sight. An excellent restored takedown rifle. (13B11464-28) {C&R} (2500/3500)
serial #500125, 25-20 WCF, 24” round barrel with a bright excellent bore that has been neatly relined. This 1909-made rifle has seen a lovely restoration retaining about ...more99% nicely reapplied polished blue showing a few light handling marks and some very subtle remnants of fine pinprick pitting here and there. The markings remain intact and strong and this example bears the “MOD. / 1892” stamp on the tang behind the hammer, a peculiar occurrence seen on guns in this serial number range with some sources suggesting these so-marked rifles were intended for export. The nosecap, lever, hammer and crescent buttplate retain almost all of their excellent restored vibrant case-hardened colors as well and the checkered buttstock and forend are lovely replacements in excellent condition with a fine oil finish, a few light handling marks and the sides of the buttstock exhibiting some handsome grain figure. There is a bit of filler along the top edges of the forend against the barrel that is unobtrusive. The rifle is sighted with Winchester’s express rear sight (the right side of the 100 yard leaf broken off and lost to the years) and small brass blade front sight. An excellent restored takedown rifle. (13B11464-28) {C&R} (2500/3500)

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Winchester Special Order Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle

Winchester Special Order Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle

Lot # 29 (Sale Order: 29 of 673)      

Low Estimate: 1,000High Estimate: 1,500
serial #66343, 38 WCF, 24” part round part octagon barrel with button magazine and a partially bright good bore showing a few areas of light pitting and oxidation with otherwise strong rifling. This 1896-made rifle is in an attractive and popular configuration and has been nicely refinished retaining about 97% good quality polished blue showing a few scattered light handling marks and specks of loss. The markings have softened somewhat from the refinishing, remaining mostly legible. The smooth walnut stocks show a little older added oil finish and remain in about very good plus condition with some scattered light dings and some mild abrasions along the left side of the buttstock. The rifle is sighted with standard sporting rear and small German silver blade front sight and the action is smooth. A very good example of a desirable antique rifle. (13A11464-31) {ANTIQUE} (1000/1500)
serial #66343, 38 WCF, 24” part round part octagon barrel with button magazine and a partially bright good bore showing a few areas of light pitting and oxidation with ot...moreherwise strong rifling. This 1896-made rifle is in an attractive and popular configuration and has been nicely refinished retaining about 97% good quality polished blue showing a few scattered light handling marks and specks of loss. The markings have softened somewhat from the refinishing, remaining mostly legible. The smooth walnut stocks show a little older added oil finish and remain in about very good plus condition with some scattered light dings and some mild abrasions along the left side of the buttstock. The rifle is sighted with standard sporting rear and small German silver blade front sight and the action is smooth. A very good example of a desirable antique rifle. (13A11464-31) {ANTIQUE} (1000/1500)

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Winchester Model 21 Deluxe Double Ejectorgun Identified to Bandleader & Television Host Happy Felton

Winchester Model 21 Deluxe Double Ejectorgun Identified to Bandleader & Television Host Happy Felton

Lot # 30 (Sale Order: 30 of 673)      

Low Estimate: 4,000High Estimate: 6,000

serial #25908, 12 ga (2 3/4”), 28” barrels marked and choked modified and full with bright excellent bores showing a little stubborn fouling. The barrels of this handsome shotgun retain about 96% original blue showing some scattered light handling marks and silvering at the edges of breeches and muzzles. The action retains about 90-92% original bright blue with some edge wear and most of the loss due to flaking to a mild gray-brown patina along the bottom metal. The checkered pistolgrip deluxe walnut buttstock and beavertail forend remain in very fine condition as lightly refinished long ago showing two tiny cracks forming at the upper tang, scattered light dings and mild checkering wear. Both forend and buttstock exhibit some lovely grain figure throughout, particularly fine along the left side of the buttstock. The silver monogram plate along the toe line is neatly engraved with a small starburst in the center and foliate flourish flanked by “HAPPY FELTON” which appears to be period applied in every respect. The factory solid red rubber pad is intact in very fine condition providing a 14” length-of-pull with drops of 1 3/4” and 2 1/2” and the stock appears to be cast-off very slightly. The shotgun features small ivory mid-bead with silver bead front, automatic safety, and factory single selective trigger, and the barrels lock up solid on-face with top lever resting about center. The ejectors are robust and in-time. Francis J. “Happy” Felton (1907-1964) started his career in vaudeville before becoming a bandleader in the late 1930s-early 1940s. Perhaps his most notable endeavor was as host of “Happy Felton’s Knothole Gang” which debuted on April 21, 1950. In cooperation with the Brooklyn Dodgers, Felton would host three lucky youths who would receive baseball equipment for the day and be evaluated by Dodgers players. This is a very attractive and desirable Model 21 connected to a colorful individual. (13F11518-37) {C&R} (4000/6000)

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Nicely Restored Colt Lightning Small Frame Slide Action Rifle

Nicely Restored Colt Lightning Small Frame Slide Action Rifle

Lot # 31 (Sale Order: 31 of 673)      

Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 3,000
serial #4245, 22 RF, 24” part round part octagon barrel with a bright excellent relined bore. This 1888-made rifle has undergone a fine restoration, the barrel and magazine tube retaining about 97% rust blue showing a few scattered light handling marks while the action retains about 98% lovely vibrant case-hardened colors. The loading gate is a pleasant ocher patina showing a few small tool marks along its left side and the principal markings remain intact and mostly strong, the Rampant Colt on the left side frame somewhat faded as would be expected but mostly visible in the right light. The checkered pistolgrip deluxe walnut buttstock and forend remain in about very fine condition showing a few areas of synthetic filler repairs masked beneath the reapplied semi-matte varnish, mostly around the tangs, and some other light handling marks. The checkering remains strong as-refreshed and the wood exhibits some lovely grain figure throughout. The factory hard rubber buttplate is intact showing a little stock finish and the rifle is sighted with sporting rear sight and German silver blade front. A lovely restored Colt Lightning 22. (13C11229-4) {ANTIQUE} (2000/3000)
serial #4245, 22 RF, 24” part round part octagon barrel with a bright excellent relined bore. This 1888-made rifle has undergone a fine restoration, the barrel and magazi...morene tube retaining about 97% rust blue showing a few scattered light handling marks while the action retains about 98% lovely vibrant case-hardened colors. The loading gate is a pleasant ocher patina showing a few small tool marks along its left side and the principal markings remain intact and mostly strong, the Rampant Colt on the left side frame somewhat faded as would be expected but mostly visible in the right light. The checkered pistolgrip deluxe walnut buttstock and forend remain in about very fine condition showing a few areas of synthetic filler repairs masked beneath the reapplied semi-matte varnish, mostly around the tangs, and some other light handling marks. The checkering remains strong as-refreshed and the wood exhibits some lovely grain figure throughout. The factory hard rubber buttplate is intact showing a little stock finish and the rifle is sighted with sporting rear sight and German silver blade front. A lovely restored Colt Lightning 22. (13C11229-4) {ANTIQUE} (2000/3000)

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Colt Lightning Small Frame Slide Action Rifle

Colt Lightning Small Frame Slide Action Rifle

Lot # 32 (Sale Order: 32 of 673)      

Low Estimate: 1,800High Estimate: 2,200
serial #85635, 22 RF, 24” octagon barrel with a partially bright good bore showing scattered light pitting and oxidation with generally strong rifling throughout. The barrel and magazine of this 1904-made rifle retain about 92% original blue showing some even fading to mild gray-brown patina under bright light and scattered minor handling marks. The action retains about 85% original bright blue appearing strong under ambient light with overall mild flaking to gray-brown patina, some light handling marks and some circumferential wear around a couple screw holes. The loading gate has toned to a rich ocher patina, the hammer retains strong case-hardened colors and the trigger shows pale fire blue. All markings remain crisp and clear with strong Rampant Colt on the left side action. The smooth walnut stocks remain in very fine condition, the forend with a neatly repaired crack along its length and some added finish, while the buttstock retains strong original varnish showing some scattered light dings and handling marks. The original hard rubber buttplate is intact in near excellent condition, the sporting rear sight appears to be an older replacement and the front sight is a Lyman gold bead. A fine small frame Lightning. (13B11229-16) {C&R} (1800/2200)
serial #85635, 22 RF, 24” octagon barrel with a partially bright good bore showing scattered light pitting and oxidation with generally strong rifling throughout. The bar...morerel and magazine of this 1904-made rifle retain about 92% original blue showing some even fading to mild gray-brown patina under bright light and scattered minor handling marks. The action retains about 85% original bright blue appearing strong under ambient light with overall mild flaking to gray-brown patina, some light handling marks and some circumferential wear around a couple screw holes. The loading gate has toned to a rich ocher patina, the hammer retains strong case-hardened colors and the trigger shows pale fire blue. All markings remain crisp and clear with strong Rampant Colt on the left side action. The smooth walnut stocks remain in very fine condition, the forend with a neatly repaired crack along its length and some added finish, while the buttstock retains strong original varnish showing some scattered light dings and handling marks. The original hard rubber buttplate is intact in near excellent condition, the sporting rear sight appears to be an older replacement and the front sight is a Lyman gold bead. A fine small frame Lightning. (13B11229-16) {C&R} (1800/2200)

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Attractive Winchester Model 1903 Semi-Auto Rifle with Period Malcolm Riflescope

Attractive Winchester Model 1903 Semi-Auto Rifle with Period Malcolm Riflescope

Lot # 33 (Sale Order: 33 of 673)      

Low Estimate: 1,200High Estimate: 1,800
Description Update 05/30/2024: Two small cracks forming at toe of buttstock
serial #46905, 22 Winchester Auto, 20” barrel with a bright fine bore showing a shallow ring about an inch back from the muzzle and otherwise crisp rifling. The barrel of this 1910-made rifle retains about 95% original blue showing some scattered spots of silvering from light handling marks and minor thinning while the action retains about 85% original bright blue showing some scattered minor flaking, a few small dings and the bottom metal toning to a smooth gray patina. The nosecap and buttplate retain some generous bright blue and the bolt shows lovely brilliant fire blue. This rifle is equipped with some wonderful period hardware including a William Malcolm riflescope serial #3753 complete with fine windage and elevation adjustable mounts, along with a Lyman No. 45 receiver sight and Marble’s 2S ivory bead front sight; the rear dovetail has a Marble’s blank. The scope and its mounts retain about 95% original blue showing some mild edge wear and one tiny ding along the body. The scope is probably 4X or so and the optics are somewhat dirty and strangely the reticle has been lost to the years but the original screw-in covers are present. The smooth walnut stocks remain in very fine condition with nice raised grain and oil finish showing a thin 1” crack behind the upper tang and some minor handling marks. This is a very handsomely appointed Winchester Model 1903. (13B11229-108) {C&R} (1200/1800)

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Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Winder Musket Pictured on Cover of the American Rifleman

Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Winder Musket Pictured on Cover of the American Rifleman

Lot # 34 (Sale Order: 34 of 673)      

Low Estimate: 1,500High Estimate: 2,000
Description Update 05/30/2024: The original rear iron sight hardware has been removed and the two screw holes currently have filler screws
Description update 5/29/2024: The original rear iron sight hardware has been removed and the two screw holes currently have filler screws. serial #113163, 22 LR, 28” barrel with a bright excellent bore. This scarce takedown Winder musket graces the cover of the August 1975 issue of The American Rifleman magazine. A copy of the magazine is included along with a signed letter from the former owner and photographer of the rifle, Bill Harwell, attesting to its authenticity. Also included is a copy of the letter from the Senior Associate Editor of The American Rifleman, H.C. Stith, to Harwell dated February 14, 1974 offering to purchase a transparency of the photograph and a copy of the check for the agreed upon sum of $100. The metal surfaces retain about 97% original blue with a few tiny spots of fine flaking to pleasant gray patina on the frame, a bit of wear on the toe and heel of the buttplate, and a few light handling marks. The lever and breechblock retain a similar amount of original case-hardened finish with a touch of light drifting to pewter gray patina on the end of the lever. The barrel and frame markings including the Winchester proofs are crisp. The smooth walnut stocks rate excellent with perhaps a light handling mark or two. The rifle is sighted with a Lyman globe front sight with aperture and post insert and a Lyman tang sight with aperture disc as depicted on the magazine cover. A wonderful, high-condition takedown Winder Musket with documents for the Winchester collector. (23B11229-189) {C&R} (1500/2000)

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Excellent Smith & Wesson 44 Magnum Hand Ejector Revolver

Excellent Smith & Wesson 44 Magnum Hand Ejector Revolver

Lot # 35 (Sale Order: 35 of 673)      

Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 5,000
serial #S170604, 44 Magnum, 6 1/2” heavy barrel with an excellent bore. This beautiful four-screw Pre-Model 29 revolver has seen minimal use over the years. The metal surfaces retain about 98% to perhaps 99% original blue, most of the loss is to light silvering at the muzzle in addition to a few minor handling marks. The .500” target trigger and .500” target hammer retain beautiful swirls of case-hardened colors. The diamond checkered walnut factory “coke bottle” target grips feature silver S&W medallions, extractor cut, and remain in near excellent condition with a few light handling marks. This transitional Hand Ejector features a red ramp front sight, white outline adjustable rear sight, and as was common with later four-screw’s the barrel and crane are not serial numbered to the gun although the crane is correctly assembly numbered. The revolver includes its dark blue leatherette covered hard case with later style clasp, knurled aluminum handle screwdriver, bore brush that shows use, bore mop, and aluminum cleaning rod. The case rates very good plus showing light handling marks and wear on the corners. It has the S&W monogram with the cartridge designation below it embossed on the cover. A fine example of a Pre-Model 29. (8B11534-99) {C&R} (3000/5000)
serial #S170604, 44 Magnum, 6 1/2” heavy barrel with an excellent bore. This beautiful four-screw Pre-Model 29 revolver has seen minimal use over the years. The metal sur...morefaces retain about 98% to perhaps 99% original blue, most of the loss is to light silvering at the muzzle in addition to a few minor handling marks. The .500” target trigger and .500” target hammer retain beautiful swirls of case-hardened colors. The diamond checkered walnut factory “coke bottle” target grips feature silver S&W medallions, extractor cut, and remain in near excellent condition with a few light handling marks. This transitional Hand Ejector features a red ramp front sight, white outline adjustable rear sight, and as was common with later four-screw’s the barrel and crane are not serial numbered to the gun although the crane is correctly assembly numbered. The revolver includes its dark blue leatherette covered hard case with later style clasp, knurled aluminum handle screwdriver, bore brush that shows use, bore mop, and aluminum cleaning rod. The case rates very good plus showing light handling marks and wear on the corners. It has the S&W monogram with the cartridge designation below it embossed on the cover. A fine example of a Pre-Model 29. (8B11534-99) {C&R} (3000/5000)

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Smith & Wesson 44 Magnum Hand Ejector Revolver

Smith & Wesson 44 Magnum Hand Ejector Revolver

Lot # 36 (Sale Order: 36 of 673)      

Low Estimate: 2,500High Estimate: 4,000
serial #S167153, 44 Magnum, 6 1/2” heavy barrel with an excellent bore. This excellent condition five-screw is one of the later produced before transitioning to the four-screw model. It retains about 96% original blue showing high edge wear and scattered light handling marks. The .500” target trigger and .500” target hammer retain robust case-hardened colors with light operational wear. The diamond checkered walnut factory “coke bottle” target grips feature silver S&W medallions, extractor cut, and remain in near excellent condition with a few light handling marks. This revolver features a red ramp front sight, white outline adjustable rear sight, and all the appropriate parts are correctly numbered to the gun. The revolver includes its blue leatherette covered hard case with early style sliding latch, knurled aluminum handle screwdriver, bore brush, bore mop, and aluminum cleaning rod. The case rates about excellent showing light handling marks and wear. It has the S&W monogram with the cartridge designation below it embossed on the cover. A fine example of a Pre-Model 29 revolver. (8B11534-66) {C&R} (2500/4000)
serial #S167153, 44 Magnum, 6 1/2” heavy barrel with an excellent bore. This excellent condition five-screw is one of the later produced before transitioning to the four-...morescrew model. It retains about 96% original blue showing high edge wear and scattered light handling marks. The .500” target trigger and .500” target hammer retain robust case-hardened colors with light operational wear. The diamond checkered walnut factory “coke bottle” target grips feature silver S&W medallions, extractor cut, and remain in near excellent condition with a few light handling marks. This revolver features a red ramp front sight, white outline adjustable rear sight, and all the appropriate parts are correctly numbered to the gun. The revolver includes its blue leatherette covered hard case with early style sliding latch, knurled aluminum handle screwdriver, bore brush, bore mop, and aluminum cleaning rod. The case rates about excellent showing light handling marks and wear. It has the S&W monogram with the cartridge designation below it embossed on the cover. A fine example of a Pre-Model 29 revolver. (8B11534-66) {C&R} (2500/4000)

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Smith & Wesson 38/44 Outdoorsman Hand Ejector Revolver

Smith & Wesson 38/44 Outdoorsman Hand Ejector Revolver

Lot # 37 (Sale Order: 37 of 673)      

Low Estimate: 1,500High Estimate: 2,000
serial #41904, 38 Special, 6 1/2” pinned barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this handsome pre-war revolver retain about 95% original bright blue showing a little scattered fine flaking, mostly along the gripstraps, and a couple small areas of tiny dings or scuffs on the left edge recoil shield and underside ejector rod housing. The service trigger and hammer retain fine case-hardened colors throughout drifting somewhat to a pleasant smoky tone and all markings remain crisp. The checkered walnut grips with silver S&W medallions remain in very fine condition showing some scattered light handling marks and slightly thinning finish along the medallions. The right panel is stamp-numbered “48570”, the remaining serialized parts are matching and the proper target sights are intact. A nice example of these desirable and attractive revolvers. (13B11534-161) {C&R} (1500/2000)
serial #41904, 38 Special, 6 1/2” pinned barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this handsome pre-war revolver retain about 95% original bright blue s...morehowing a little scattered fine flaking, mostly along the gripstraps, and a couple small areas of tiny dings or scuffs on the left edge recoil shield and underside ejector rod housing. The service trigger and hammer retain fine case-hardened colors throughout drifting somewhat to a pleasant smoky tone and all markings remain crisp. The checkered walnut grips with silver S&W medallions remain in very fine condition showing some scattered light handling marks and slightly thinning finish along the medallions. The right panel is stamp-numbered “48570”, the remaining serialized parts are matching and the proper target sights are intact. A nice example of these desirable and attractive revolvers. (13B11534-161) {C&R} (1500/2000)

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Rare A.H. Fox HE Grade Super-Fox Boxlock Double Ejectorgun

Rare A.H. Fox HE Grade Super-Fox Boxlock Double Ejectorgun

Lot # 38 (Sale Order: 38 of 673)      

Low Estimate: 7,000High Estimate: 9,000

serial #28303, 12 ga (2 3/4”), 32” Chromox Fluid Steel barrels choked full with bright excellent bores, the left muzzle showing two tiny in-line dings on the outer edge, and some spots of light oxidation staining. The barrels retain about 97% original blue, appearing stronger under ambient light, with general light wear and thinning and some scattered minor handling marks. The case-hardened frame retains about 85% lovely case color with the edges of the fences, tip of the lever, and high edges of the frame toned to a silvery case-hardened patina, the protected areas around the fences, trigger, and lever showing vibrant color, and the sides and belly of the frame drifting to more subdued tones with some minor handling marks. The frame is lightly factory embellished similarly to the early A Grades, with light scroll bordering and small floral engraving around the pins, all of which remains crisp. The checkered round knob pistolgrip walnut stock and splinter-style forend are in near excellent condition with two tiny and easily missed quality filler-repairs, one at the forend tip and the other to the left of the triggerguard tang, an about 1/2” hairline crack at the rear of the upper tang, appearing as a grain line before close inspection, and a light linear handling mark on the left side of the butt. The stock is fit with a Hawkins ventilated recoil pad giving an about 13 3/8” length of pull with drops of 1 5/8” and 2 5/8”. The barrel markings are intact and clear, the barrel flats showing the infamous “BARRELS NOT GUARANTEED – SEE TAG”, the result of early marketing just a bit too boastful, and the barrels and forend are numbered to the gun. The shotgun locks up tight and on-face with the lever coming to rest just right of center and features a single selective trigger, an automatic safety, ejectors, is sighted with an aged white bead front (showing a small chip from one side) and small white bead mid rib, and weighs a significant 9 lbs 6 oz. Originally marketed with an 80% pattern guarantee, the Super Fox was the conclusion of careful experimentation by Burt Becker, who implemented chambers with very close tolerances, longer and more obliquely angled forcing cones, and over-bored barrels, all of which meant this gun could put more shot on target at longer range. The Super Fox is a desired piece for those who appreciate classic American shotguns, and this example stands out among them. (14E11472-17) {C&R} (7000/9000)

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Cooper Firearms Model 57M Bolt Action Rifle

Cooper Firearms Model 57M Bolt Action Rifle

Lot # 39 (Sale Order: 39 of 673)      

Low Estimate: 1,000High Estimate: 1,500
serial #2085, 22 LR, 24” fluted stainless steel barrel with a bright excellent bore. This lovely and high-quality rifle is capable of amazing accuracy as you can see from the included five shot test target. The stainless steel fluted barrel rates near excellent with a few small speckles of light oxidation. The receiver, triggerguard, skeletonized gripcap and skeletonized Niedner-style buttplate retain about 95% original blue with wear to gray patina on the knob of the triple teardrop-checkered bolt knob. There is a hint of light wear at the toe and heel of the buttplate and on the tops of the receiver rings from the included factory Leupold-style bases and scope rings. The checkered deluxe walnut factory LVT (Light Varmint Target) stock with elegant inleted sling swivels and crisply checkered panels on the sides of the wrist as well as on the butt and bottom of grip rates excellent with a few light handling marks. There is beautiful grain figure on both sides of the buttstock and forend. The rifle includes the mentioned impressive test target, two factory 5-round magazines, factory box, and factory Leupold-style 1” rings and scope bases. (23A11487-30) {MODERN} (1000/1500)
serial #2085, 22 LR, 24” fluted stainless steel barrel with a bright excellent bore. This lovely and high-quality rifle is capable of amazing accuracy as you can see from...more the included five shot test target. The stainless steel fluted barrel rates near excellent with a few small speckles of light oxidation. The receiver, triggerguard, skeletonized gripcap and skeletonized Niedner-style buttplate retain about 95% original blue with wear to gray patina on the knob of the triple teardrop-checkered bolt knob. There is a hint of light wear at the toe and heel of the buttplate and on the tops of the receiver rings from the included factory Leupold-style bases and scope rings. The checkered deluxe walnut factory LVT (Light Varmint Target) stock with elegant inleted sling swivels and crisply checkered panels on the sides of the wrist as well as on the butt and bottom of grip rates excellent with a few light handling marks. There is beautiful grain figure on both sides of the buttstock and forend. The rifle includes the mentioned impressive test target, two factory 5-round magazines, factory box, and factory Leupold-style 1” rings and scope bases. (23A11487-30) {MODERN} (1000/1500)

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Cooper Firearms Model 21 Varminter Bolt Action Rifle

Cooper Firearms Model 21 Varminter Bolt Action Rifle

Lot # 40 (Sale Order: 40 of 673)      

Low Estimate: 1,200High Estimate: 1,800
serial #3432, 222 Rem, 24” stainless steel barrel with a bright excellent bore. The matte stainless steel barrel of this single shot rifle rates very good plus to near excellent with a few thin scratches and light handling marks. The body of the bolt is bright, and the balance of metal surfaces retain 99% original blue and black anodized finishes. The bolt is serialized to the receiver and the barrel and receiver markings are crisp. The checkered walnut pistolgrip buttstock rates near excellent with a small scuff on the right edge of the toe of the grip. A pair of Leupold-style bases and scope rings are included. An excellent condition Model 21 from Montana. (23A11518-11) {MODERN} (1200/1800)
serial #3432, 222 Rem, 24” stainless steel barrel with a bright excellent bore. The matte stainless steel barrel of this single shot rifle rates very good plus to near ex...morecellent with a few thin scratches and light handling marks. The body of the bolt is bright, and the balance of metal surfaces retain 99% original blue and black anodized finishes. The bolt is serialized to the receiver and the barrel and receiver markings are crisp. The checkered walnut pistolgrip buttstock rates near excellent with a small scuff on the right edge of the toe of the grip. A pair of Leupold-style bases and scope rings are included. An excellent condition Model 21 from Montana. (23A11518-11) {MODERN} (1200/1800)

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Fine A.H. Fox A Grade Double Shotgun

Fine A.H. Fox A Grade Double Shotgun

Lot # 41 (Sale Order: 41 of 673)      

Low Estimate: 1,500High Estimate: 2,500
serial #31901, 12 ga., 30" barrels with original unaltered chambers showing bright excellent bores and are choked extra full in both (.042" constriction). This big, rugged 1927 production Philadelphia Fox remains in very fine condition showing little use. The action shows Fox's typical bold floral scroll engraving with stipple shaded background. The shotgun features double triggers, automatic safety and extractors. The barrels retain 95% evenly thinning original blue finish overall with just a couple light handling marks. The action retains about 80% original color case hardened finish overall with most loss on the belly where the metal has turned to a smooth even silvery gray color. The triggerguard shows about 95% original blue finish with all screws appearing untouched and remaining properly indexed. The flat top checkered walnut pistolgrip stock and splinter forend show some old added light varnish overall. The quality of the finish is excellent and it is very old with fit remaining wonderful all the way around. The stocks retain about 95% finish with the expected light handling marks overall. The gun has a 14 3/8” length of pull over the original grooved hard rubber buttplate and shows drops of 1 1/2" and 2 1/2". The gun swings nicely and weighs in at a robust 7 lbs. 15 oz. A really fine A grade Fox double. (1B11472-27) (C&R} (1500/2500)
serial #31901, 12 ga., 30" barrels with original unaltered chambers showing bright excellent bores and are choked extra full in both (.042" constriction). This big, rugge...mored 1927 production Philadelphia Fox remains in very fine condition showing little use. The action shows Fox's typical bold floral scroll engraving with stipple shaded background. The shotgun features double triggers, automatic safety and extractors. The barrels retain 95% evenly thinning original blue finish overall with just a couple light handling marks. The action retains about 80% original color case hardened finish overall with most loss on the belly where the metal has turned to a smooth even silvery gray color. The triggerguard shows about 95% original blue finish with all screws appearing untouched and remaining properly indexed. The flat top checkered walnut pistolgrip stock and splinter forend show some old added light varnish overall. The quality of the finish is excellent and it is very old with fit remaining wonderful all the way around. The stocks retain about 95% finish with the expected light handling marks overall. The gun has a 14 3/8” length of pull over the original grooved hard rubber buttplate and shows drops of 1 1/2" and 2 1/2". The gun swings nicely and weighs in at a robust 7 lbs. 15 oz. A really fine A grade Fox double. (1B11472-27) (C&R} (1500/2500)

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Savage Fox Sterlingworth Boxlock Double Shotgun

Savage Fox Sterlingworth Boxlock Double Shotgun

Lot # 42 (Sale Order: 42 of 673)      

Low Estimate: 800High Estimate: 1,200
serial #262686, 20 ga (2 3/4”), 28” barrels choked improved modified and full with mostly bright very good bores showing a few tiny dings and a raised mild dent in the right barrel about 10” back from the muzzle. The chambers of this shotgun appear to have been lengthened to accept 2 3/4” shells and the barrels retain 85% original blue showing some overall fading to gray under bright light and scattered handling marks. The action retains perhaps 70% original lovely vibrant case-hardened colors that has toned to a pleasant smooth gray along the sides and bottom metal, the triggerguard with a similar amount of original bright blue. All markings remain crisp and the checkered capped pistolgrip walnut buttstock and forend remain in very good plus condition showing a little older added finish with a tiny drying crack forming at the upper tang and some scattered light dings and handling marks. Stock fit otherwise remains very nice and the original hard rubber pistolgrip cap and buttplate are intact. Length-of-pull is 14 1/8” with drops of 1 3/4” and 3”. The barrels lock up solid on-face with top lever right of center and the shotgun features silver bead front sight, automatic safety, double triggers and extractors. A nice smallbore Sterlingworth. (13A11472-24) {C&R} (800/1200)
serial #262686, 20 ga (2 3/4”), 28” barrels choked improved modified and full with mostly bright very good bores showing a few tiny dings and a raised mild dent in the ri...moreght barrel about 10” back from the muzzle. The chambers of this shotgun appear to have been lengthened to accept 2 3/4” shells and the barrels retain 85% original blue showing some overall fading to gray under bright light and scattered handling marks. The action retains perhaps 70% original lovely vibrant case-hardened colors that has toned to a pleasant smooth gray along the sides and bottom metal, the triggerguard with a similar amount of original bright blue. All markings remain crisp and the checkered capped pistolgrip walnut buttstock and forend remain in very good plus condition showing a little older added finish with a tiny drying crack forming at the upper tang and some scattered light dings and handling marks. Stock fit otherwise remains very nice and the original hard rubber pistolgrip cap and buttplate are intact. Length-of-pull is 14 1/8” with drops of 1 3/4” and 3”. The barrels lock up solid on-face with top lever right of center and the shotgun features silver bead front sight, automatic safety, double triggers and extractors. A nice smallbore Sterlingworth. (13A11472-24) {C&R} (800/1200)

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Attractive J.P. Sauer & Sohn Pre-War Boxlock Double Shotgun

Attractive J.P. Sauer & Sohn Pre-War Boxlock Double Shotgun

Lot # 43 (Sale Order: 43 of 673)      

Low Estimate: 1,200High Estimate: 1,800
serial #278870, 16 ga (2 3/4”), 27 1/2” Krupp Special-Gewehr-Lauf-Stahl barrels choked improved modified and full with bright excellent bores showing a hint of a shallow ding on the left barrel that is hardly noticeable. This is a handsome December 1938 proof-dated shotgun that appears to be a Modell VIII. The barrels retain about 97% original blue showing a few light handling marks and some subtle thinning under bright light. The barrel retains strong markings with J.P. Sauer address and logo along the rib and the barrels with extensive Krupp markings with three ring logo. The action retains about 95% lovely original vibrant case-hardened colors with a bit of drifting along the bottom metal to a pleasant smoky gray patina and a small area of light pitting on the right fence. The action is embellished with crisp tasteful foliate scrollwork throughout and the top lever retains essentially all of its original bright blue. The checkered capped pistolgrip walnut buttstock and beavertail forend remain in near excellent condition retaining a fine older added oil finish and showing some scattered minor dings, the buttstock with some subtle attractive grain figure. There is a very neatly filled sling swivel hole along the toe line and two small filler screws on the underside barrel. The vintage Supreme ventilated red rubber pad has hardened from the years and provides a 14” length-of-pull with drops of about 1 5/8” and 2 3/4”. The shotgun features nice ivory mid-bead and large front bead, double triggers, automatic safety, extractor and dial cocking indicators. The barrels lock up solid on-face with top lever resting about center and weight is 6 lbs. 4 1/2 oz. A fine Sauer double made just a few months before the war. (13B11565-12) {C&R} (1200/1800)
serial #278870, 16 ga (2 3/4”), 27 1/2” Krupp Special-Gewehr-Lauf-Stahl barrels choked improved modified and full with bright excellent bores showing a hint of a shallow ...moreding on the left barrel that is hardly noticeable. This is a handsome December 1938 proof-dated shotgun that appears to be a Modell VIII. The barrels retain about 97% original blue showing a few light handling marks and some subtle thinning under bright light. The barrel retains strong markings with J.P. Sauer address and logo along the rib and the barrels with extensive Krupp markings with three ring logo. The action retains about 95% lovely original vibrant case-hardened colors with a bit of drifting along the bottom metal to a pleasant smoky gray patina and a small area of light pitting on the right fence. The action is embellished with crisp tasteful foliate scrollwork throughout and the top lever retains essentially all of its original bright blue. The checkered capped pistolgrip walnut buttstock and beavertail forend remain in near excellent condition retaining a fine older added oil finish and showing some scattered minor dings, the buttstock with some subtle attractive grain figure. There is a very neatly filled sling swivel hole along the toe line and two small filler screws on the underside barrel. The vintage Supreme ventilated red rubber pad has hardened from the years and provides a 14” length-of-pull with drops of about 1 5/8” and 2 3/4”. The shotgun features nice ivory mid-bead and large front bead, double triggers, automatic safety, extractor and dial cocking indicators. The barrels lock up solid on-face with top lever resting about center and weight is 6 lbs. 4 1/2 oz. A fine Sauer double made just a few months before the war. (13B11565-12) {C&R} (1200/1800)

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Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

Lot # 44 (Sale Order: 44 of 673)      

Low Estimate: 1,000High Estimate: 1,500
serial #322343, 38 WCF, 24” round barrel with full magazine and a fair-good bore showing light pitting and oxidation its full-length with otherwise strong rifling. The metal surfaces of this 1889-made rifle have mostly toned to a deep plum-brown patina showing scattered old oxidation and light pitting with some areas of more moderate oxidation on the right side muzzle and magazine tube. There are a few flakes of original bright blue lurking about the protected corners of the action and the cartridge lifter is a pleasant ocher patina. The smooth walnut buttstock remains in about very good plus condition having darkened from the years and showing some scattered light dings while the forend rates good showing worn finish and a partially repaired full-length crack along its underside. Three original sections of cleaning rod are housed within the butt, two middle sections and the brass-headed end. The rifle is sighted with sporting rear sight and small German silver blade front sight and the action seems to function well mechanically with good lever tension. (13A11464-37) {ANTIQUE} (1000/1500)
serial #322343, 38 WCF, 24” round barrel with full magazine and a fair-good bore showing light pitting and oxidation its full-length with otherwise strong rifling. The me...moretal surfaces of this 1889-made rifle have mostly toned to a deep plum-brown patina showing scattered old oxidation and light pitting with some areas of more moderate oxidation on the right side muzzle and magazine tube. There are a few flakes of original bright blue lurking about the protected corners of the action and the cartridge lifter is a pleasant ocher patina. The smooth walnut buttstock remains in about very good plus condition having darkened from the years and showing some scattered light dings while the forend rates good showing worn finish and a partially repaired full-length crack along its underside. Three original sections of cleaning rod are housed within the butt, two middle sections and the brass-headed end. The rifle is sighted with sporting rear sight and small German silver blade front sight and the action seems to function well mechanically with good lever tension. (13A11464-37) {ANTIQUE} (1000/1500)

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Winchester Model 1886 Deluxe Lever Action Rifle

Winchester Model 1886 Deluxe Lever Action Rifle

Lot # 45 (Sale Order: 45 of 673)      

Low Estimate: 4,000High Estimate: 6,000
serial #68481, 38-56 WCF, 26” octagon barrel with full magazine and a fair-good bore showing some patches of moderate old oxidation scattered about and otherwise good rifling throughout. The barrel and magazine of this 1892-made rifle retain about 60% original blue with the balance mostly fading and toning to a pleasant deep gray-brown patina along with some scattered old oxidation and handling marks. The action is taking on a nice silvery case-hardened patina overall with some areas of gray-brown and some old oxidation speckling, retaining some vibrant wisps of case-hardened colors throughout the more protected areas and left side. The lever and bolt show a little light pitting and the bolt retains strong streaks of original bright blue. All markings remain intact and strong and the checkered pistolgrip deluxe walnut buttstock and forend remain in about very good plus condition showing honest wear overall, the buttstock with somewhat worn checkering, a few old abrasions and the ebony tip insert perhaps reattached; the fit at the tangs is quite nice otherwise. The forend is a little shy at the edges and its checkering has been neatly refreshed. The inside left lower tang shows assembly number “251 XXX” while the stock inlet shows matching “251” and the buttplate appears to be un-numbered. The rifle is sighted with standard sporting rear sight and Lyman No. 4 front sight. This deluxe 1886 has seen some honest use and remains a rather attractive example. (13C11464-11) {ANTIQUE} (4000/6000)
serial #68481, 38-56 WCF, 26” octagon barrel with full magazine and a fair-good bore showing some patches of moderate old oxidation scattered about and otherwise good rif...moreling throughout. The barrel and magazine of this 1892-made rifle retain about 60% original blue with the balance mostly fading and toning to a pleasant deep gray-brown patina along with some scattered old oxidation and handling marks. The action is taking on a nice silvery case-hardened patina overall with some areas of gray-brown and some old oxidation speckling, retaining some vibrant wisps of case-hardened colors throughout the more protected areas and left side. The lever and bolt show a little light pitting and the bolt retains strong streaks of original bright blue. All markings remain intact and strong and the checkered pistolgrip deluxe walnut buttstock and forend remain in about very good plus condition showing honest wear overall, the buttstock with somewhat worn checkering, a few old abrasions and the ebony tip insert perhaps reattached; the fit at the tangs is quite nice otherwise. The forend is a little shy at the edges and its checkering has been neatly refreshed. The inside left lower tang shows assembly number “251 XXX” while the stock inlet shows matching “251” and the buttplate appears to be un-numbered. The rifle is sighted with standard sporting rear sight and Lyman No. 4 front sight. This deluxe 1886 has seen some honest use and remains a rather attractive example. (13C11464-11) {ANTIQUE} (4000/6000)

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Rare Single Digit Remington No. 7 Rolling Block Sporting & Target Rifle

Rare Single Digit Remington No. 7 Rolling Block Sporting & Target Rifle

Lot # 46 (Sale Order: 46 of 673)      

Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 5,000
serial #300006, 22 LR, 24” part round part octagon neatly-relined barrel with a bright excellent bore. This rare rifle is serial number 6 of an estimated 350 sold between 1903-1910 (p. 304 Remington Rolling Block Rifles, Carbines, & Shotguns: Sporting & Target Rifles by Marcot). The barrel and trigger retain about 98% restored blue with some fine pinprick pitting here and there beneath the finish, a couple spots of light pitting along the barrel, and some scattered light handling marks. The action retains about 95% restored case-hardened finish with a small areas of wear toning to gray behind the triggerguard, some light drifting to pewter gray on the high edges of the hammer, and some pinprick pitting beneath a coat of protective lacquer. These interesting rifles were assembled using the frames of U.S. Model 1871 pistols, and the original military markings remain crisp including the “P” and “S” proof marks, matching assembly numbers on the tangs, and the company marking and patent dates. The barrel is marked “22 LR” ahead of the forend, and beneath it with the full serial number along with “608.” The smooth walnut forend with ebony insert is numbered to another gun while the checkered capped pistolgrip buttstock is serialized to the frame. Both rate about very good plus to near excellent as restored with some scattered dings and light handling marks including some chipped points in the checkering. The checkered hard rubber buttplate with Remington shield monogram also rates near excellent with a small smoothed over chip at the toe and some expected light wear at the heel. This rifle has an added dovetail on the barrel filled with a slot blank, the original Beach combination front sight is intact, as is the factory Lyman combination tang sight. A fine example of these rare and collectable Remington Rolling Block rifles, this one the sixth example produced. (23C11229-104) {ANTIQUE} (3000/5000)
serial #300006, 22 LR, 24” part round part octagon neatly-relined barrel with a bright excellent bore. This rare rifle is serial number 6 of an estimated 350 sold between...more 1903-1910 (p. 304 Remington Rolling Block Rifles, Carbines, & Shotguns: Sporting & Target Rifles by Marcot). The barrel and trigger retain about 98% restored blue with some fine pinprick pitting here and there beneath the finish, a couple spots of light pitting along the barrel, and some scattered light handling marks. The action retains about 95% restored case-hardened finish with a small areas of wear toning to gray behind the triggerguard, some light drifting to pewter gray on the high edges of the hammer, and some pinprick pitting beneath a coat of protective lacquer. These interesting rifles were assembled using the frames of U.S. Model 1871 pistols, and the original military markings remain crisp including the “P” and “S” proof marks, matching assembly numbers on the tangs, and the company marking and patent dates. The barrel is marked “22 LR” ahead of the forend, and beneath it with the full serial number along with “608.” The smooth walnut forend with ebony insert is numbered to another gun while the checkered capped pistolgrip buttstock is serialized to the frame. Both rate about very good plus to near excellent as restored with some scattered dings and light handling marks including some chipped points in the checkering. The checkered hard rubber buttplate with Remington shield monogram also rates near excellent with a small smoothed over chip at the toe and some expected light wear at the heel. This rifle has an added dovetail on the barrel filled with a slot blank, the original Beach combination front sight is intact, as is the factory Lyman combination tang sight. A fine example of these rare and collectable Remington Rolling Block rifles, this one the sixth example produced. (23C11229-104) {ANTIQUE} (3000/5000)

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Very Fine Stevens-Pope Ideal No. 47 Modern Range Rifle on No. 44 1/2 Action

Very Fine Stevens-Pope Ideal No. 47 Modern Range Rifle on No. 44 1/2 Action

Lot # 47 (Sale Order: 47 of 673)      

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serial #10161, 32-40, rare 34” Stevens-Pope round heavy No. 5 weight nickel steel barrel No. 1897 with a bright excellent bore. This is one of only two known Stevens-Pope barrels made of nickel steel. The barrel, breechblock, and small parts retain about 96-97% original blue with some wear to gray patina around the muzzle, and some scattered fine spots of light oxidation and light handling marks. The frame, lever, and buttplate retain a similar amount of original case-hardened finish with some wear to gray patina on the toe of the No. 3 heavy Swiss buttplate, some fine speckles of light oxidation, and otherwise vibrant case-hardened colors throughout. The barrel and frame markings are mostly crisp and clear with the barrel marked “NICKEL STEEL / STEVENS-POPE” and the J. Stevens Arms & Tool Co. address with the tops of the letters of the Pope marking lightly struck. The underside of the barrel is serialized to the frame and bears Pope serial number “1897.” The forend, buttstock, and buttplate are serialized to the frame. The checkered walnut schnabel-tipped forend and buttstock rate about very good plus with a repaired 1 1/2” chip on the left side of the upper tang, a short crack above the left side of the lower tang, a few scuffs in the checkering on the left side of the wrist, and a few other scattered light handling marks. The barrel is sighted with a windage-adjustable globe front with fine post insert and spirit level and a Stevens No. 100 tang sight rear with aperture disc. The double set triggers are crisp and the action is also strong and crisp. The rifle is indeed featured in the new Stevens Pope books, it is listed as a muzzleloader in the chart within the book but it is in fact a breechloader, never drilled for a false muzzle. This rifle has quite a provenance once being owned by “Shiff the Gunman” a legendary old-time gun dealer from Woodstock, New Hampshire. The rifle was later owned by Bill Abbott of Wilton, New Hampshire who was a good friend of Ned Roberts. Abbott later sold the gun to Gary Quinlan who eventually sold it to Warren Greatbatch, it was later sold at auction and eventually made its way to our consignor’s collection. This rifle has never been drilled and tapped for optics and was never equipped for a rear barrel sight, it is as it left Chicopee Falls. A rare and completely honest example of these desirable Stevens-Pope. (23C11430-12) {C&R} (4000/6000)
serial #10161, 32-40, rare 34” Stevens-Pope round heavy No. 5 weight nickel steel barrel No. 1897 with a bright excellent bore. This is one of only two known Stevens-Pope...more barrels made of nickel steel. The barrel, breechblock, and small parts retain about 96-97% original blue with some wear to gray patina around the muzzle, and some scattered fine spots of light oxidation and light handling marks. The frame, lever, and buttplate retain a similar amount of original case-hardened finish with some wear to gray patina on the toe of the No. 3 heavy Swiss buttplate, some fine speckles of light oxidation, and otherwise vibrant case-hardened colors throughout. The barrel and frame markings are mostly crisp and clear with the barrel marked “NICKEL STEEL / STEVENS-POPE” and the J. Stevens Arms & Tool Co. address with the tops of the letters of the Pope marking lightly struck. The underside of the barrel is serialized to the frame and bears Pope serial number “1897.” The forend, buttstock, and buttplate are serialized to the frame. The checkered walnut schnabel-tipped forend and buttstock rate about very good plus with a repaired 1 1/2” chip on the left side of the upper tang, a short crack above the left side of the lower tang, a few scuffs in the checkering on the left side of the wrist, and a few other scattered light handling marks. The barrel is sighted with a windage-adjustable globe front with fine post insert and spirit level and a Stevens No. 100 tang sight rear with aperture disc. The double set triggers are crisp and the action is also strong and crisp. The rifle is indeed featured in the new Stevens Pope books, it is listed as a muzzleloader in the chart within the book but it is in fact a breechloader, never drilled for a false muzzle. This rifle has quite a provenance once being owned by “Shiff the Gunman” a legendary old-time gun dealer from Woodstock, New Hampshire. The rifle was later owned by Bill Abbott of Wilton, New Hampshire who was a good friend of Ned Roberts. Abbott later sold the gun to Gary Quinlan who eventually sold it to Warren Greatbatch, it was later sold at auction and eventually made its way to our consignor’s collection. This rifle has never been drilled and tapped for optics and was never equipped for a rear barrel sight, it is as it left Chicopee Falls. A rare and completely honest example of these desirable Stevens-Pope. (23C11430-12) {C&R} (4000/6000)

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Colt Pre-War Government Model Semi-Auto Pistol

Colt Pre-War Government Model Semi-Auto Pistol

Lot # 48 (Sale Order: 48 of 673)      

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serial #C151811, 45 ACP, 5” barrel with an excellent bore. This 1927-manufactured pistol remains in about excellent condition. It retains about 95% original blue showing high edge wear, the arched mainspring housing toning to pewter, a small assembly mark on the frame near the slide stop, and other handling marks. The fully checkered walnut factory grips rate very good to excellent showing light handling marks and wear. The pistol features a serrated ramp front sight, drift adjustable rear sight, lanyard loop on the mainspring housing, the slide is correctly numbered to the gun under the firing pin stop, and all other parts appear correct for the period of manufacture, although the recoil spring plug has been altered on its front shoulder. It includes a single unmarked seven-round magazine. A fine example of a pre-war Government Model for your collection. (8B11505-17) {C&R} (2500/4000)
serial #C151811, 45 ACP, 5” barrel with an excellent bore. This 1927-manufactured pistol remains in about excellent condition. It retains about 95% original blue showing ...morehigh edge wear, the arched mainspring housing toning to pewter, a small assembly mark on the frame near the slide stop, and other handling marks. The fully checkered walnut factory grips rate very good to excellent showing light handling marks and wear. The pistol features a serrated ramp front sight, drift adjustable rear sight, lanyard loop on the mainspring housing, the slide is correctly numbered to the gun under the firing pin stop, and all other parts appear correct for the period of manufacture, although the recoil spring plug has been altered on its front shoulder. It includes a single unmarked seven-round magazine. A fine example of a pre-war Government Model for your collection. (8B11505-17) {C&R} (2500/4000)

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Colt 1911 Government Model Semi-Auto Pistol

Colt 1911 Government Model Semi-Auto Pistol

Lot # 49 (Sale Order: 49 of 673)      

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serial #C115719, 45 ACP, 5” barrel with a good bore showing light pitting its full length and with strong rifling throughout. This post WWI pistol features a war time frame with heart shaped cutouts under the grips and remains in fine condition. It retains about 94% original blue showing high edge wear and thinning finish, the flat mainspring housing has toned to pewter, and handling marks. The double diamond checkered walnut factory grips rate about excellent showing mild wear and handling marks, the lower diamond of the left panel has a later added “N.M.” neatly inscribed. The pistol features a half-moon front sight, drift adjustable “U” notch rear sight, lanyard loop on the mainspring housing, and all other parts appear correct for the period of manufacture. It includes a single factory two-tone magazine. A fine post Great War gun with great condition. (8B11505-18) {C&R} (2500/4000)
serial #C115719, 45 ACP, 5” barrel with a good bore showing light pitting its full length and with strong rifling throughout. This post WWI pistol features a war time fra...moreme with heart shaped cutouts under the grips and remains in fine condition. It retains about 94% original blue showing high edge wear and thinning finish, the flat mainspring housing has toned to pewter, and handling marks. The double diamond checkered walnut factory grips rate about excellent showing mild wear and handling marks, the lower diamond of the left panel has a later added “N.M.” neatly inscribed. The pistol features a half-moon front sight, drift adjustable “U” notch rear sight, lanyard loop on the mainspring housing, and all other parts appear correct for the period of manufacture. It includes a single factory two-tone magazine. A fine post Great War gun with great condition. (8B11505-18) {C&R} (2500/4000)

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Exceptional & Very Rare Colt Boa Double Action Revolver

Exceptional & Very Rare Colt Boa Double Action Revolver

Lot # 50 (Sale Order: 50 of 673)      

Low Estimate: 20,000High Estimate: 25,000
serial #BOA0237, 357 Magnum, 4” ventilated rib barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a very rare and extremely desirable snake gun, made in 1985 for famed distributor Lew Horton. This wonderful revolver remains essentially as-new retaining 99% original Royal Blue finish showing just the slight beginnings of a turn line that does not breach the blue and a couple of tiny freckles on the underside of the barrel that would not normally be worth the mention. All markings are crisp and clear and the checkered rosewood grips with gold Colt medallions rate as-new. The revolver is equipped with white outline square notch adjustable rear sight and red ramp blade front. The revolver includes its original woodgrain cardboard box properly end-labeled and numbered to the gun remaining in about very fine condition showing a few small tears and flaked areas along the exterior. The Styrofoam insert is intact along with the manual and all other original paperwork, the red manual cover tape remaining unbroken and the orange hang tag remains on the revolver itself. Only 1200 of these revolvers were made for Lew Horton, evenly split between 4” and 6” barrels. This is a superb Boa revolver and an essential piece for the dedicated snake gun collector. (13E11561-1) {MODERN} (20,000/25,000)
serial #BOA0237, 357 Magnum, 4” ventilated rib barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a very rare and extremely desirable snake gun, made in 1985 for famed distribu...moretor Lew Horton. This wonderful revolver remains essentially as-new retaining 99% original Royal Blue finish showing just the slight beginnings of a turn line that does not breach the blue and a couple of tiny freckles on the underside of the barrel that would not normally be worth the mention. All markings are crisp and clear and the checkered rosewood grips with gold Colt medallions rate as-new. The revolver is equipped with white outline square notch adjustable rear sight and red ramp blade front. The revolver includes its original woodgrain cardboard box properly end-labeled and numbered to the gun remaining in about very fine condition showing a few small tears and flaked areas along the exterior. The Styrofoam insert is intact along with the manual and all other original paperwork, the red manual cover tape remaining unbroken and the orange hang tag remains on the revolver itself. Only 1200 of these revolvers were made for Lew Horton, evenly split between 4” and 6” barrels. This is a superb Boa revolver and an essential piece for the dedicated snake gun collector. (13E11561-1) {MODERN} (20,000/25,000)

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