
April 12th Antiques & Firearms Auction
April 12th Antiques & Firearms Auction
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U.S. PROPERTY MARKED COLT MODEL 1911 .45ACP CAL. SEMI-AUTO PISTOL
Lot # 191 (Sale Order: 201 of 615)
Make: Colt
Model: U.S. Property marked 1911
Serial #: 20486
Caliber: .45
Barrel Length: 5
Low Estimate: 1000.00
High Estimate: 1200.00
This desirable circa 1913 U.S. Property marked Colt 1911 semi-auto pistol with two-tone magazine is in overall fair to good condition displaying approximately 35% muted black blued military finish to the gun's parts with scattered moderate pitting confined primarily to the right & top sides of the slide, likely from storage issues. The checkered hardwood diamond early two piece grips are fair w/wear to the left grip panel & similar wear to the right grip panel plus an approximate old 1" long sliver loss to the front of that panel. The markings are good, the action is crisp, and the bore/rifling are near good with scattered areas of erosion. (C&R/PPT)
DESIRABLE COLT NATIONAL MATCH .45 CAL. SEMI-AUTO PISTOL (CIRCA 1968)
Lot # 192 (Sale Order: 202 of 615)
Make: Colt
Model: National Match
Serial #: 30320-NM
Caliber: .45
Barrel Length: 5"
Low Estimate: 1000.00
High Estimate: 1250.00
This circa 1968 desirable Colt National Match .45 caliber 5" barrel semi-auto pistol is in overall near fine condition displaying approximately 95% black blued finish to its parts with a polished bolt, polished lightened adjustable trigger and polished sides of the hammer. The checkered hardwood nicely grained grips are fine with gold colored Rampant Colt discs inset in both grip panels. The markings are sharp, the action is crisp and the bore/rifling are near fine. (C&R/PPT)
BELGIAN BROWNING HI-POWER SEMI-AUTO PISTOL 9MM
Lot # 193 (Sale Order: 203 of 615)
Make: Browning
Model: Hi-Power
Serial #: 73C71115
Caliber: 9mm
Barrel Length: 4.6"
Low Estimate: 800.00
High Estimate: 1200.00
Belgian Browning Hi-Power semi-auto pistol, 9mm cal., 4.6" barrel, blue finish, checkered walnut two-piece grips, blade front and fixed square notch rear sights, spur hammer, detachable 10-round blue steel magazine, clear factory markings with Belgian proofs on the barrel and frame. Mfg. in 1973, the pistol is in near fine overall condition retaining 90-92% thinning finish with wear at the muzzle, edge wear and scattered spots of light surface rust due to poor storage. The frame shows thinning finish with high point edge wear. The straps display thinning finish and surface erosion, drifting to gray patina. The grips are very good with indentations and flattening of the checkering with several small dents at the bases. The action functions well and locks up securely. The bore is good and may clean to very good. (C&R/No PPT/CA OK)
COLT DETECTIVE SPECIAL 2nd ISSUE POST-WAR DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER .38 SP. CAL.
Lot # 194 (Sale Order: 204 of 615)
Make: Colt
Model: Detective Special 2nd Issue
Serial #: 679408
Caliber: .38 Special
Barrel Length: 2"
Low Estimate: 400.00
High Estimate: 600.00
Colt Detective Special DA revolver, .38 Special cal., 2" barrel, blue finish, checkered walnut two-piece Colt medallion grips, serrated blade front and fixed square notch rear sights, clear factory markings with a sharp Rampant Colt at the left rear of the frame. Mfg. in 1956, the revolver is in near fine overall condition, retaining 90-92% thinning finish with light wear at the muzzle, high point edge wear on the frame and scattered spots of light surface erosion. The cylinder shows leading edge wear, losses around the flutes and an index line at the rear. The backstrap shows a spot of corrosion and finish loss at the mid-point. The grips are fine with intermittent flattening of the checkering and a good fit. The action functions well and locks up securely. The bore is good and may clean to very good. (C&R)
ANTIQUE UNMARKED SWORD w/ LEATHER COVERED HARDWOOD SCABBARD
Lot # 195 (Sale Order: 205 of 615)
Make: Antique Unmarked
Model: hardwood grip w/ open metal handguard/pommel cap.
Blade: 31.5" etched curved blood grooved
Accessories: Leather covered hardwood scabbard with leather covering & added metal sleeve.
Low Estimate: 100.00
High Estimate: 150.00
Overall good antique unmarked blade sword & leather covered hardwood scabbard with later added 11 metal sleeve/drag. The blade is 31.5" overall w/ a blood groove, a finely grained hardwood grip, and a metal open handguard w/integral pommel cap. (Non-gun)
U.S. PROPERTY/BRITISH PROOFED REMINGTON RAND 1911-A1 PISTOL (CIRCA 1943)
Lot # 195A (Sale Order: 206 of 615)
Make: Remington Rand
Model: 1911-A1 British Proofed
Serial #: 1496295
Caliber: .45
Barrel Length: 5"
Low Estimate: 1,500.00
High Estimate: 2,000.00
This circa late 1943 U.S. Property/British Proofed Remington Rand 1911-A1 pistol is in overall very good to near fine condition displaying approximately 75% dark military parkerized finish to the gun's parts. The checkered two piece brown gutta percha style grips are fine. This pistol shows a set of proofs from the Birmingham Proof House, as well as additional stamps for the British Military. While not documented, these markings are traditionally found on handguns transferred from the U.S. to Great Britain as part of the Lend-Lease Program. The U.S. & British markings are clear and numerous. The action is crisp and the bore/rifling are very good to near fine. An important addition to any WW II era public or private collection. (C&R/PPT)
C. G. HAENEL SCHMEISSER`S PATENT MODELL II VEST POCKET PISTOL .25 CAL.
Lot # 196 (Sale Order: 207 of 615)
Make: C. G. Haenel Suhl Schmeisser`s Patent
Model: Modell II
Serial #: 103908
Caliber: .25
Barrel Length: 2"
Low Estimate: 300.00
High Estimate: 400.00
This C. G. Haenel Schmeisser`s patent Model II .25 caliber 2" barrel vest pocket pistol is in overall near fine condition displaying approximately 85% black blued finish to the guns parts. The factory checkered black gutta percha type grips are near fine. The markings are sharp, the action is crisp, and the bore/rifling are near fine. (C&R/No PPT)
SMITH & WESSON M&P DA .38 S&W SPECIAL CAL. 5" BARREL REVOLVER
Lot # 197 (Sale Order: 208 of 615)
Make: Smith & Wesson
Model: M&P
Serial #: C133979
Caliber: .38 S&W Special
Barrel Length: 5"
Low Estimate: 250.00
High Estimate: 350.00
This Smith & Wesson Model M&P DA .38 S&W Special caliber with a 5" barrel revolver is in overall good condition displaying approximately 70% black blued finish to the gun's parts (loss mostly on the right rear side of the frame) with muted case colors to the hammer & trigger. The unmarked checkered hardwood grips are very good with pleasing grain patterns. The markings are sharp, the action is crisp, and the bore/rifling are very good. (C&R/PPT)
CUSTOM ENGRAVED SAA REVOLVER .38-40 CAL. 5" BBL w/ CASE (CIRCA 2003)
Lot # 198 (Sale Order: 209 of 615)
Make: Colt
Model: Custom Single Action Army
Serial #: E0T22
Caliber: .38-40
Barrel Length: 5"
Low Estimate: 2,000.00
High Estimate: 3,000.00
This Custom Engraved Colt SAA revolver in .38-40 caliber w/a 5" barrel is in new condition displaying approximately 99% bright black blued finish to the gun's parts w/a gold accented inlaid serial number on the front bottom of the frame plus gold accent bands on the front and rear areas of the barrel and rear area of the cylinder. The white natural material grips are also as new. The engraving/markings are sharp, the action has not been turned and the bore/rifling are minty. Accompanied by a deluxe highly figured birdseye maple and glass display case plus a dark blue velveteen-lined padded interior and key. The case also has a brass plaque proclaiming Crafted by over Smith & Falsetti over Custom over Presentation. (C&R/PPT)
CUSTOM ENGRAVED SAA REVOLVER .45 CAL. 5.5" BBL w/ CASE (CIRCA 2002)
Lot # 199 (Sale Order: 210 of 615)
Make: Colt
Model: Custom Single Action Army
Serial #: E0T21
Caliber: .45
Barrel Length: 5.5"
Low Estimate: 2,000.00
High Estimate: 3,000.00
This Custom Engraved Colt SAA revolver in .45 caliber w/a 5.5" barrel is in as new condition displaying approximately 99% bright nickel finish to the guns parts w/a gold accented inlaid serial number on the front bottom of the frame. The white natural material grips are also as new. The engraving/markings are sharp, the action has not been turned & the bore/rifling are minty. Accompanied by a deluxe highly figured maple & glass display case plus a green velveteen-lined padded interior, factory hang tag & key. The case also has a brass plaque proclaiming Crafted by over Smith & Falsetti over Custom over Presentation. (C&R/PPT)
AMES SWORD w/ PARTIAL LEATHER SCABBARD BRASS HANDGUARD
Lot # 200 (Sale Order: 211 of 615)
Make: Ames Mfg. Co.
Model: Sword w/partial leather scabbard.
Blade: 32"
Accessories: partial leather scabbard w/ brass hook throat
Low Estimate: 100.00
High Estimate: 150.00
Overall very good sword (proofed U.S. over J.H. over 186_) w/wire wrapped grip, brass handguard & ball pommel. Partial leather scabbard w/brass hook throat. (Non-gun)
DOCUMENTED CANADIAN SHIPPED COLT GOVT MODEL 1911 .45 CAL. 5" BBL HAND INSCRIBED PISTOL (CIRCA 1914)
Lot # 200A (Sale Order: 212 of 615)
Make: Colt
Model: 1911
Serial #: C 12753
Caliber: .45
Barrel Length: 5"
Low Estimate: 1,500.00
High Estimate: 2,000.00
Colt letters verified that the gun was shipped in November 1914 as part of a 1000 gun shipment.
This circa 1914 Colt Government Model 1911 semi-auto .45 caliber 5" barrel w/lanyard ring & two tone magazine is in good to very good + condition displaying approximately 65% black blued finish to the gun's parts. The checkered hardwood diamond grips are fine. The markings are sharp including a hand etched inscription Lieut W. L. Mason Furze over C. F. A. on the right side of the slide. The action is crisp & the bore/rifling are fine. A search of the internet by the successful bidder may provide additional information regarding the Lieutenant and C. F. A.. (C&R/PPT)
1942 MOSIN NAGANT MOD. 91/30 B.A. RIFLE 7.62 X 54R 30" BBL
Lot # 201 (Sale Order: 213 of 615)
Make: Mosin Nagant
Model: 91/30
Serial #: SCH5953
Caliber: 7.62 x 54R
Barrel Length: 30"
Low Estimate: 200.00
High Estimate: 300.00
This 1942 dated import-marked Mosin Nagant Model 91/30 bolt action rifle in 7.65 x 54R caliber with a 30" barrel is in overall good condition displaying a light gray patina to the gun's metal parts. The cleaning rod is missing & also the lower retaining screw to the butt plate. The hardwood nicely grained stock & handguard are well-worn with scattered nicks, mars & scratches from handling, carry & storage. The markings are sharp, the action is crisp & the bore is good w/visible rifling. (C&R)
BRNO 98 MAUSER BOLT ACTION RIFLE 8MM CAL.
Lot # 202 (Sale Order: 214 of 615)
Make: Brno Mauser
Model: VZ24
Serial #: SR8023
Caliber: 8mm
Barrel Length: 24"
Low Estimate: 300.00
High Estimate: 500.00
This import-marked Brno Mauser bolt action military rifle in 8mm caliber w/a 24" barrel is in good condition displaying heavy use w/a brightly worn finish to the gun's metal parts & an old defacing to the emblem usually found on the top front of the receiver. The hardwood stock is heavily worn from handling, carry & storage. The other markings are sharp, the action is crisp & the bore is rough. (C&R)
WINCHESTER MOD. 61 TAKEDOWN PUMP RIFLE .22 WIN MAG CAL.
Lot # 203 (Sale Order: 215 of 615)
Make: Winchester
Model: 61 Takedown
Serial #: 337928A
Caliber: .22 Win Mag RF
Barrel Length: 24"
Low Estimate: 900.00
High Estimate: 1,100.00
This near new Winchester Model 61 Takedown pump action rifle in .22 Win Mag RF caliber w/a 24" round barrel displays approximately 98% bright black blued finish to the gun's parts w/a polished bolt assembly & cartridge tube. Looks to be a Professional reblue to us. The finely grained hardwood butt stock & grooved forend are near fine w/ a couple of small mars to the butt stock & right side of the forend. The markings are sharp, the action is crisp & the bore/rifling are fine. (C&R)
WINCHESTER MODEL 70 XTR BOLT ACTION SPORTING RIFLE, 7mm REM MAG CAL. w/SCOPE
Lot # 204 (Sale Order: 216 of 615)
Make: Winchester
Model: 70 XTR
Serial #: G1618935
Caliber: 7mm Rem Mag
Barrel Length: 24"
Low Estimate: 600.00
High Estimate: 800.00
Winchester Model 70 XTR bolt action rifle, 7mm Rem Mag cal., 24" barrel, blue finish, checkered walnut one-piece pistol grip stock with sling swivels, Uncle Mike's padded rifle sling, factory jeweled bolt, hooded steel bead ramped blade front and removed rear sights, clear factory markings. The rifle is topped with Weaver two-piece bases, rings and a Bushnell Banner 4 x 12 variable power rifle scope with a duplex reticle, providing bright optics. The scope is missing the lid for the top turret, which is included. The rifle is in excellent overall condition, retaining 97-98% factory finish with light handling marks and edge wear on the trigger guard. The stock is excellent with minor indentations, light scratches and storage marks. The butt ends with a red solid rubber Winchester factory recoil pad, providing a 13.75 LOP. The action functions smoothly with a crisp trigger. The bright bore rates near excellent. (Modern)
U.S.N. FINEST QUALITY ETCHED/INSCRIBED DRESS SWORDS/SCABBARD/COVER
Lot # 205 (Sale Order: 217 of 615)
Non-gun
Make: PROVEL
Model: U.S.N. Finest Quality
Blade: 29 etched & inscribed dress sword
Accessories: leather body w/fancy metal throat & drag
Low Estimate: 150.00
High Estimate: 300.00
This Provel-manufactured uncleaned U.S.N. Finest Quality etched & inscribed Dress 39 sword, leather scabbard w/fancy metal throat & drag plus a fringed leather cover marked REDFEATHER TRADING CO. is in overall very good to near fine condition displaying fine engraving/lettering including L. B. BERNHEIM U.S.N on the right side of the blade near the hilt. The finely ornamented USN brass handguard has a beautiful patina (w/a spread eagle circled by stars pommel) & the wire wrapped white rayskin grip is fine. The leather body & fancy metal throat, center metal support (both have hang rings) & drag show a rich deep patina. Should be researchable. (Non-Gun)
COLT MODEL 1911 (X SERIES REWORK) .45 CALIBER U.S. PROPERTY PISTOL
Lot # 205A (Sale Order: 218 of 615)
Make: Colt
Model: 1911
Serial #: X 2185
Caliber: .45
Barrel Length: 5"
Low Estimate: 1,500.00
High Estimate: 2,000.00
This Springfield Armory X Series rework of a defaced Colt Model of 1911 U.S. Army .45 caliber 5" barrel pistol is in overall fine condition as completely re-built displaying approximately 97% parkerized finish to the gun's parts. The checkered maroon two piece hard plastic grips are fine. The markings are sharp, the action is crisp & the bore is fine. A premier example of this type of military pistol made to return to service. (C&R/PPT)
BROWNING MODEL 81 BLR LEVER ACTION SPORTING RIFLE .243 WIN CAL. w/SCOPE
Lot # 206 (Sale Order: 219 of 615)
Make: Browning
Model: BLR 81
Serial #: 01095NW227
Caliber: .243 Win
Barrel Length: 20"
Low Estimate: 600.00
High Estimate: 800.00
Browning Model BLR 81 lever action rifle, .243 Win cal., 20" barrel, blue finish, checkered, gloss finished walnut two-piece straight grip stock with sling swivels and a canvas camo rifle sling, single gold trigger, blue steel detachable 4-round box magazine, brass bead ramped blade front sight with the rear sight removed, clear factory markings, and marked MADE IN JAPAN on the left side of the barrel. The rifle is topped with Kwik-Site see-through rings and a Simmons 3x9 variable power rifle scope with a duplex reticle, providing bright optics. Mfg. in 1994, the rifle is in near excellent overall condition, retaining 96-97% toning factory finish with scattered spots of light surface rust along the barrel and minor scratches. The stock is fine with indentations, scrapes and handling marks. There is a 1" vertical crease on the right side of the buttstock. The butt ends with a black solid rubber recoil pad, providing a 14" LOP. The action functions smoothly and locks up securely. The bore is very good and may clean. (Modern)
EARLY MARLIN TRAP GUN MOD. PUMP ACTION SHOTGUN 12 GA/30" BBL
Lot # 207 (Sale Order: 220 of 615)
Make: Marlin
Model: Trap Gun
Serial #: 113407
Caliber: 12 Gauge
Barrel Length: 30"
Low Estimate: 200.00
High Estimate: 300.00
This early Marlin Trap Gun Model pump action shotgun in 12 Gauge with a 30" barrel is in good condition displaying approximately 75% black blued finish to the gun's parts w/a polished cartridge elevator. The finely grained hardwood butt stock shows an old repair to the wrist area that extended in a separation of the butt stock from the wrist area requiring a stock makers attention to correct. There is a J. C. Higgins hard rubber butt pad & spacer present creating a LOP of 14.25". The checkered hardwood forend is fine. The markings are sharp, the action is crisp & the bore/rifling are fine. (C&R)
CHINESE MODEL 87 LEVER ACTION 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN
Lot # 208 (Sale Order: 221 of 615)
Make: Unmarked (China)
Model: 87
Serial #: 0607016
Caliber: 12 gauge
Barrel Length: 20"
Low Estimate: 200.00
High Estimate: 400.00
Unmarked Chinese lever action shotgun, 12 gauge, 20" barrel with a 2 chamber and Cyl choke, blue finish, smooth wood round knob pistol grip stock, leather & brass stud wrapped lever, brass bead front sight, clear factory markings, marked CHINA on the tang and import marked on the underside. The shotgun is in excellent overall condition, retaining 98-99% factory finish with light handling marks and minor scratches. The stock is near excellent with minor indentations, scratches and scuffs. The butt ends with a checkered plastic butt plate, providing a 13.75" LOP. The action is crisp and the bore is near excellent. (Modern)
REMINGTON MODEL SPR 310 O/U 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN w/28.5" VENT RIB BARRELS
Lot # 209 (Sale Order: 222 of 615)
Make: Remington (By Baikal/Russia)
Model: SPR 310
Serial #: 062762992R
Caliber: 12 gauge
Barrel Length: 28.5" vent rib
Low Estimate: 400.00
High Estimate: 600.00
Remington Model SPR 310 O/U shotgun, 12 gauge, 28.5" vent rib barrels with 3" chambers chambered in Mod/Full, blue finish, checkered walnut two-piece pistol grip stock, semi-beavertail fore end with Deeley/Edge style lever release, extractors, single selective trigger, steel bead front sight, tang safety, clear factory markings, marked Baikal in script on the underside of the action, and import marked on the right side of the top barrel. The shotgun is in excellent overall condition, retaining 98-99% factory finish with light handling marks. The stock is excellent with minor storage marks only. The buttstock ends with a ventilated rubber recoil pad, providing a 14.5" LOP. The action is crisp and the bores are near excellent. (Modern)
J.C. HIGGINS for SEARS, ROEBUCK & CO. MODEL 45 LEVER ACTION RIFLE .30-30 CAL.
Lot # 210 (Sale Order: 223 of 615)
Make: J.C. Higgins (Marlin)
Model: 45 (336)
Serial #: V11129
Caliber: .30-30 Winchester
Barrel Length: 20" round barrel w/full-length magazine
Low Estimate: 300.00
High Estimate: 500.00
J.C. Higgins Model 45 lever action rifle, .30-30 Win cal., 20" barrel w/full-length magazine, blue finish, smooth walnut two-piece pistol grip stock, sling eyes, dovetailed brass bead blade front and standard elevator U notch rear sights, clear factory markings. The rifle is in near fine overall condition, retaining 90-95% thinning blue finish with light wear at the muzzle, scratches and areas of surface erosion. The receiver displays edge wear, surface erosion and light scattered freckles of surface rust. The top of the receiver is drilled and tapped with four vacant holes. The stock is in very good condition with indentations, scratches and marks consistent with carry and use. The butt ends with a ribbed plastic butt plate, providing a 13.5" LOP. The action functions well and locks up securely. The bore is very good with well-defined rifling. Mfg by Marlin for retail by Sears, Roebuck & Co., the rifle is essentially a Marlin Model 336. (C&R)
UNION SWITCH & SIGNAL 1911-A1 PISTOL .45 CAL. W/INSCRIPTION (CIRCA 1943)
Lot # 210A (Sale Order: 224 of 615)
Make: Union Switch & Signal
Model: 1911-A1
Serial #: 1049777
Caliber: .45
Barrel Length: 5"
Low Estimate: 2,000.00
High Estimate: 3,000.00
This Union Switch & Signal Model 1911-A1 semi-auto pistol in .45 caliber is in overall near fine condition displaying approximately 85% muted military parkerized finish to the gun's parts with a two tone magazine & black finished hammer. The checkered brown two piece gutta percha type grips are fine, the action is crisp & the bore/rifling are excellent. IMPORTANTLY, the right side of the slide is manually inscribed 286 M. P. Co over Ft. Custer, Mich, England over France, PJ, 1943-45. The right side of the frame is inspection marked FK, RIA & R C D in a circle on the left side of the frame below the slide lock back lever. (C&R/PPT)
SCARCE MARLIN MODEL 19 EXPOSED HAMMER SLIDE ACTION 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN
Lot # 211 (Sale Order: 225 of 615)
Make: Marlin
Model: 19
Serial #: 91987
Caliber: 12 gauge
Barrel Length: 30"
Low Estimate: 400.00
High Estimate: 600.00
Scarce Marlin Model 19 exposed hammer slide action shotgun, 12 gauge, 30" barrel w/ 2 chamber and Full choke, blue finish, smooth walnut two-piece pistol grip stock, steel bead front sight, color case hardened hammer, clear factory markings. Mfg. in 1910, the shotgun is in near fine overall condition, retaining 75-80% thinning original finish with wear at the muzzle, scratches and scattered areas of light surface erosion. The receiver shows edge wear and thinning finish with a milled strip on top. The bottom metal and trigger guard have drifted to dark patina with traces of original finish. The hammer displays muted color case hardened finish. The stock is in near fine condition with indentations, scrapes and compressions. The buttstock ends with a Marlin marked ribbed hard rubber butt plate, providing a 13.5" LOP. The action functions well and locks up securely. The bore is very good and may clean. (C&R)