serial #20935, 14 ga, 30 3/4” Tesco-marked barrels with mostly bright good bores showing some mild fouling and some scattered areas of light pitting. The barrels retain about 70% original blue toning to a mild gray-brown patina under bright light and showing some scattered light freckling. The action is a pleasant mix of smoky gray and silvery case-hardened patina featuring lovely Germanic embellishments in full coverage with fine filigree scrollwork and game scenes of auerhahn on right, roebuck and a hound on left, and the upper tang with a diverse grouping of game birds, a raptor and a hare. The horn triggerguard, pistolgrip cap and underlever are very good plus with a few scattered tiny flakes along the edges and very thin drying cracks forming. The checkered walnut pistolgrip buttstock and smooth forend rate very good showing honest wear overall with scattered light dings and rather worn checkering, the stock with some gaps against the action. Stock features left-side cheekpiece and grooved horn buttplate exhibiting some crackling from the years. The takedown pin is a little loose but barrel lock-up is solid and the arm is equipped with wing style safety atop tang and sling swivels. The action seems to function normally. A very respectable Collath gun with some nice game scenes. (13C11108-25) {C&R} [Tom Devers Collection] (1000/1500)

serial #115370, 16 ga (2 5/8”) over 7x57R, 24 1/2” Wittener Excelsior barrels choked about improved cylinder with bright excellent bores, the shotgun bores with a little mild stubborn fouling and the rifle barrel with crisp rifling throughout. The barrels of this nice Tesco-era Collath retain about 70% original blue showing some overall thinning to a pleasant mild gray-brown patina, an area of more moderate toning to pewter gray along the left side barrel and some other light handling marks. The action has mostly toned to an attractive silvery case-hardened patina and is embellished in full coverage with lovely Germanic oak leaf motifs and very fine game scenes of stag, doe and hare on right, two foxes and a hare on left, duck on bottom and upper tang with profiles of roebuck, doe and hare. All embellishments remain crisp and exhibit the lovely execution one would expect on a Collath gun. The three cartridge trap cover along the toe line continues with the fine oak leaf motifs and another scene with auerhahn. The horn triggerguard, underlever, fluted grip cap and grooved buttplate all rate very fine to near excellent showing just a few light handling marks and a little subtle fine crackling along the buttplate. The checkered walnut pistolgrip buttstock and forend remain in about very good condition as carefully cleaned and refinished showing a small repaired chip at the upper tang and a very well executed repair to a break at the wrist that one must very closely examine to discern. There is a slight gap against the left side of the action, the checkering remain quite strong and the wood exhibits some lovely grain figure throughout. The stock features left-side cheekpiece and the arm is equipped with sling swivels, wing style safety atop tang, front rifle set trigger and barrel selector lever on right side next to the guard that automatically flips up the u-notch rifle rear sight upon selection. The front sight is a silver bead and the rib has bases for claw mounts. The action seems to function well mechanically and the barrels lock-up nicely. This is a very attractive Collath drilling in a nice configuration. (13C11108-145) {C&R} [Tom Devers Collection] (1800/2200)

serial #206805, 31 cal., 4” octagon barrel with a near excellent bore showing one small spot of oxidation. The barrel of this 1862-manufactured revolver has toned to gray and brown with a strong wedge of original blue on the right barrel flat and in the protected areas. The six-shot cylinder is a medium gray-brown with a strong scene remaining. The right side of the frame, hammer, and loading lever show strong case-hardened colors while the remaining surfaces are toning to gray. The triggerguard strap and backstrap retain about 95% original silver plate showing light areas of wear, light tarnish, and a few handling marks. The one-piece factory walnut grips are numbered to the gun and rate about very good as lightly re-varnished displaying light flaking and handling marks. This fine revolver features a cone front sight, all appropriate parts are correctly numbered to the gun, one line New York address, and it has a crisp action. Included is a factory walnut presentation case with four maroon velvet lined compartments, and lock. It also includes a period brass Federal Eagle embossed powder flask, Colt two-cavity iron bullet mould cut for round ball and conical, empty Eley Bros. percussion cap tin, and key for the case. The presentation case rates excellent, the flask about good showing few marks and moderate tarnish from use, the mould is smoky gray and brown with marks from previous casting, and the tin has scattered light oxidation. A fine 1849 Pocket. (8C11673-13) {ANTIQUE} (1500/2000)

serial #66512, 455 Webley, 6 1/2” barrel with an excellent bore. This lovely Hand Ejector remains in excellent condition with later modifications to the sights. The revolver retains about 99% original blue show slight edge wear and minor handling marks. The smooth service trigger and hammer retain robust case-hardened colors. The diamond checkered walnut factory grips with gold S&W medallions are numbered to the gun and rate very good to excellent showing scattered light handling marks. The front sight was milled off, slot cut, and smooth faced semi-ramp blade installed and held in place by a screw, the work appears well done although there is a small ding on the right side of the blade from handling. The rear sight has been widened showing slight tool marks on the top. All the appropriate parts are correctly numbered to the gun and it correctly times and locks up. There is a lone “[crown] / 30” proof on the toe of the butt. This is a fine example that could tolerate the occasional range trip. (8B10826-280) {C&R} [Dr. W. Lloyd Hudson, Jr. Collection] (1500/2000)