
Auction No. 145 - Session 2
Auction No. 145 - Session 2
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Description
Excellent German P.38 Semi-Auto Pistol by Mauser
Lot # 1551 (Sale Order: 551 of 667)
German P.37 Semi-Auto Pistol by FEG
Lot # 1552 (Sale Order: 552 of 667)
Norinco M14 Sporter Semi-Auto Rifle
Lot # 1553 (Sale Order: 553 of 667)
Description Update 03-26-2025: Serial #c00438
serial #G00438, 308 Win, 22” barrel measuring 24 1/2" with muzzle device and a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this CAI-imported rifle retain 98% gray Parkerized finish, showing a few scattered light handling marks with some light operational wear on the bolt. The mottled brown synthetic handguard remains excellent, and the U.S.G.I. M14-pattern hardwood stock rates very good plus, showing scattered light handling marks with the left side showing a softened DOD proof, the front wrist showing squared and circled “P” cartouches, and the right buttstock being stamped “AA/6249”; it retains its hinged buttplate and internal compartments. This example retains its ventilated “birdcage” flash hider and faux bayonet lug, sling swivels, and features a U.S.G.I. “TRW”-marked bolt, showing a “ZG” and numbered “7790186”. It is sighted with standard aperture rear and post front, and no magazine is included but they are readily available. A fine example of these desirable Chinese rifles. (26A11862-25) {MODERN} (800/1200)Custom Ball & Williams Ballard Sporting Rifle by Ed Lander
Lot # 1554 (Sale Order: 554 of 667)
Yankee-Stocked Flintlock Militia Musket
Lot # 1555 (Sale Order: 555 of 667)
Scarce Walther Post-War P38 High Polish Semi-Auto Pistol
Lot # 1556 (Sale Order: 556 of 667)
Attractive Pennsylvania Fullstock Flintlock Long Rifle
Lot # 1557 (Sale Order: 557 of 667)
Early Smith & Wesson Second Model 38 Single Action Revolver
Lot # 1558 (Sale Order: 558 of 667)
Huntingdon County Pennsylvania Fullstock Percussion Long Rifle
Lot # 1559 (Sale Order: 559 of 667)
.50 cal, 40 1/2” octagon barrel with a bright near excellent bore showing a little old mild oxidation at the muzzle and otherwise crisp rifling throughout. This lovely rifle is unsigned but otherwise in classic Huntingdon County form and is equipped with a period commercial Goulcher lock. The barrel has a fine rich plum-brown patina showing some old oxidation staining and a bit of honest light pitting around the simple drum and nipple bolster. The lock is a similar patina showing a few softened light embellishments and Goulcher name in riband. The brass fittings of this rifle are simple and utilitarian consisting of a heavy nosecap, two ramrod thimbles, tailpipe, thin triggerguard with single rear spur, crescent buttplate with iron heel point, toe plate and a semi-fancy decorative sideplate that shows some endearing rudimentary embellishments. The stock is curly maple with an attractive dark stain and remains in very fine to near excellent condition showing just some scattered light dings and handing marks. Stock fit is excellent and the wood exhibits some fine subtle figure beneath the stain throughout, the buttstock rather dainty and with scant left-side cheekpiece. A simple hickory ramrod is present and the rifle is sighted with a semi-buckhorn fine v-notch rear sight and scant German silver blade front sight. The lock is equipped with double set triggers and appears to be single-acting. A very fine honest rifle that was a serious hunting arm in its day. (13B11678-31) {ANTIQUE} (800/1200)
L.C. Smith Specialty Grade Boxlock Double Ejectorgun Two Barrel Set
Lot # 1560 (Sale Order: 560 of 667)
Description Update 03-26-2025: There is a 1” hairline crack forming at rear left lockplate
serial #FWE75192, 12 ga, 30” barrels choked modified and full with bright very good plus right bore showing some remnants of raised dings nearer the muzzle and an excellent left bore, and 26 1/4” Italian proofed barrels choked improved modified and full with bright excellent bores. The 30” barrels retain about 96% restored blue with spots thinning and toning to brown under bright light, a light handling mark or two, and some previous light pitting beneath the finish. The 26 1/4” barrels retain about 98% maker applied blue with a few light handling marks and spots toning to gray-brown under bright light. The frame retains nearly all the restored case color with only a few touches of silvering on high edges and spots of previous light pitting beneath the finish, the factory Specialty Grade flowing scroll engraving remaining crisp with a pair of quail nested on the left and a duck in flight on the right. The checkered capped pistolgrip walnut stock and splinter-style forend are in very good plus condition as nicely restored with a tight hairline crack on the right side of the wrist, missed except upon close examination, a couple lightly repaired cracks in the base of the forend, and a few spots of oil staining on the forend. The forend features an ebony forend tip insert, the stock shows some attractive grain figure, is fit with a grooved black plastic buttplate giving a 13 5/8” length of pull with drops of 1 1/2” and 2 1/2”. The original markings on the 30” barrels are largely intact, “GRADE” having been retraced, and is numbered to the shotgun, and the 26 1/4” barrels have the “L.C. SMITH Specialty GRADE” marking reproduced, “EDW.A.LANDER” stamped at the base of the matted rib, and are numbered to the gun. The shotgun locks up with both barrel sets a hair off-face, a sliver of light visible between the breech and standing breech, with the lever coming to rest at center and features the Hunter One trigger, ejectors, and is sighted with a lone brass bead on the 30” barrels and a Bradley-style bead on the 26 1/4” barrels. Included is a vintage lockable leather case in good condition with light wear along the corners, all but one leather fixture absent, and light handling marks, and no key is present. A restored Specialty Grade with a well-made extra set of barrels. (14A11948-9) {C&R} (800/1000)Custom Stevens Ideal No. 44 1/2 Falling Block Rifle by Ed Lander
Lot # 1561 (Sale Order: 561 of 667)
Winchester Model 1885 Low Wall Winder Musket
Lot # 1562 (Sale Order: 562 of 667)
Remington New Model Army Percussion Revolver
Lot # 1563 (Sale Order: 563 of 667)
U.S. Model 1888 Trapdoor Rifle by Springfield Armory Issued to the 8th MA Volunteer Infantry
Lot # 1564 (Sale Order: 564 of 667)
Norinco MAK-90 Sporter Semi-Auto Carbine
Lot # 1565 (Sale Order: 565 of 667)
U.S. Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle by Springfield Armory
Lot # 1566 (Sale Order: 566 of 667)
Early Remington Model 8 Semi-Auto Rifle
Lot # 1567 (Sale Order: 567 of 667)
Smith & Wesson Fifth Model 38 Double Action Revolver
Lot # 1568 (Sale Order: 568 of 667)
Smith & Wesson Fourth Model 32 Double Action Revolver with Box
Lot # 1569 (Sale Order: 569 of 667)
Smith & Wesson No. 1 1/2 Single Action Revolver with Original Box
Lot # 1570 (Sale Order: 570 of 667)
Smith & Wesson Second Model 38 Single Action Revolver with Box
Lot # 1571 (Sale Order: 571 of 667)
Smith & Wesson No. 1 Third Issue Revolver
Lot # 1572 (Sale Order: 572 of 667)
serial #958, 22 RF, 3 3/16” round barrel with a bright very fine bore showing a few small spots of oxidation and strong rifling throughout. The barrel and frame of this rather early Third Issue retain about 97-98% original bright blue showing a few sparse oxidation speckles and subtle edge wear. The cylinder retains about 80% original bright blue with scattered flaking to pleasant gray-brown patina while the hammer shows generous wisps of case-hardened colors and the ejector rod is an attractive smoky gray case-hardened patina. The smooth rosewood grips remain in excellent condition retaining about 97% original varnish showing just a little minor edge wear. All appropriate parts are matching and barrel-to-frame fit is solid. A very fine Third Issue. (13B11730-47) {ANTIQUE} [Peter DeRose Collection] (700/900)
Scarce Short-Barreled Smith & Wesson No. 1 Third Issue Revolver
Lot # 1573 (Sale Order: 573 of 667)
Smith & Wesson Second Model 38 Safety Hammerless Revolver
Lot # 1574 (Sale Order: 574 of 667)
Smith & Wesson Fourth Model 38 Safety Hammerless Revolver with Box
Lot # 1575 (Sale Order: 575 of 667)