SPRING 2016 ONLINE GUN AUCTION
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From the vault of renowned gunsmith & author, Jerry Kuhnhausen. Over 350 shop, factory customs & one-of-a-kinds firearms, to be sold with NO RESERVES OR MINIMUMS.
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Colt Engraved Python .357 Mag
About Perfect condition - revolver - 6" full lug barrel - Walnut Factory grips with Colt medallions - High polish custom blue finish is 100% - Markings: Crisp Python markings & beautifully scrolled floral C engraving; Behind the grips: "Colt ENG", "M", "O" along butt on frame - Sights: Front pinned serrated ramp; Rear adjustable white outline - Supurb Colt Custom Shop snake gun in original brown leatherette Colt Custom Shop presentation box with white cardboard sleeve and Custom Shop label, unfired and unturned since Factory. Top of the line custom High polish blue finish, Class "C" (75% coverage) engraved Python. Don't miss this opportunity to pick this one up at your price! Pristine. Pristine. Pristine. - Yr. Mfg.: 1978 - Est. 8000 - 11000 - SN: V36699 - FFL - Jerry Kuhnhausen Collection - 9617
Colt Engraved Python .357 Mag
About Perfect condition - revolver - 4" full lug barrel - Walnut Factory grips with Colt medallions - High polish custom blue finish is 100% - Markings: Crisp Python markings & beautifully scrolled floral C engraving; Behind the grips: "Colt ENG", "I", "O", "R" along butt on frame - Sights: Front pinned serrated ramp; Rear adjustable white outline - Immaculate Colt Custom Shop snake gun in original brown leatherette Colt Custom Shop presentation box with white cardboard sleeve and Custom Shop label, unfired and unplayed with since Factory. This top of the line custom High polish blue finish, Class "C" (75% coverage) engraved Python are not commonly found and are almost never seen at firearms auctions. Don't miss this opportunity! Pristine. Pristine. Pristine. - Yr. Mfg.: 1978 - Est. 7000 - 10000 - SN: V32995 - FFL - Jerry Kuhnhausen Collection - 9616
Colt Python Custom Shop .357 Mag
About Perfect condition - revolver - 4" full lug barrel - Walnut Factory grips with Colt medallions - High polish custom blue finish is 100% - Markings: Crisp Python markings - Sights: Front Colt Patridge type; Rear Elliason target - "Pre" Python Elite Model . 357 Magnum DA revolver is "as-new" in brown Colt box with Custom Shop label and Factory paperwork, unfired and unplayed with since Factory. Another mesmerizing snake gun! - Yr. Mfg.: 1980 - Est. 3500 - 4500 - SN: V96148 - FFL - Jerry Kuhnhausen Collection - 9614
Colt Python Target Custom .38 Spcl
About Perfect condition - revolver - 8" full lug barrel - Factory issued Pachmayr grips with Colt 150th year medallions - blue, High polish custom blue finish is 100% - Markings: Crisp Python Target markings; The cylinder is also marked .38 Spl. at the breech; The Factory box is marked: U/L Special - Sights: Front pinned serrated ramp; Rear adjustable white outline - "as-new", as custom in Colt 150th anniversary year box, this alluring Python Target model, in .38 Spcl. is unfired and unplayed with since Factory. This revolver was assembled and shipped to Jerry by Tom Uznanski of the Colt Custom Shop for research purposes and, according to comments made by Tom, may not be standardly recorded (whatever that meant). :) Given this kind of history, it may be better to simply describe this item as being a custom Colt Python revolver. A lovely example! - Yr. Mfg.: 1980-1983 - Est. 2500 - 3500 - SN: K40347 - FFL - Jerry Kuhnhausen Collection - 9613
Colt Python Custom Shop .357 Mag
About Perfect condition - revolver - 4" full lug barrel - Walnut Factory grips with Colt medallions - High polish custom blue finish is 100% - Markings: Crisp Python markings - Sights: Front Colt Patridge type; Rear Elliason target - "Pre" Python Elite Model . 357 Magnum DA revolver is "as-new" in brown Colt box with Custom Shop label and Factory paperwork, unfired and unturned since Factory. Another mesmerizing snake gun! - Yr. Mfg.: 1978 - Est. 3500 - 4500 - SN: V24064 - FFL - Jerry Kuhnhausen Collection - 9615
Colt Python .357 Mag
About Perfect condition - revolver - 4" full lug barrel - Factory issued Pachmayr grips with Colt 150th year medallions - Stainless Steel, about 100% - Markings: Crisp Python markings - Sights: Front orange insert; Rear adjustable - This early production stainless steel Python (pre matte finish) is "as-new" in Colt 150th year box with paperwork, unplayed with & unfired since Factory. A superb .357 Cal. DA snake gun. - Yr. Mfg.: 1985-1987 - Est. 3500 - 4500 - SN: T75500 - FFL - Jerry Kuhnhausen Collection - 9612
Colt Python .357 Mag
Excellent+ condition - revolver - 4" VR barrel - third style checkered walnut target grips with gold Rampant Colt medallions - about 99+ high polished nickel finish - Markings: Crisp- "PYTHON 357/*.357 MAGNUM CTG.*" on left side of barrel, standard "VP" proof on front trigger guard, "K" on rear trigger guard, Rampant Colt trademark on left side of frame at rear, "Colt's PT.F.A.MFG.CO. HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A." on right side of barrel - Sights: front serrated ramp/rear adjustable - This DA revolver is in a one-piece wood grain cardboard Factory box with the Factory paperwork. Has been fired, but shows minimal use. Nice, shiny bore with strong rifling. Crisp mechanics. As good as they come. - Yr. Mfg.: 1977 - Est. 2500 - 3500 - SN: 41171E - FFL - 9782
Colt Python Cutaway .357 Mag
Excellent++ condition - revolver - 4" Full lug barrel - NA - stainless steel, about 100%, as cutaway. - Markings: Crisp Python markings - Sights: Front Red insert; Rear adjustable square notched open - This very scarce, partially functional, maximum cutaway stainless steel revolver was used in development of the Jerry Kuhnhausen Colt DA Revolver Shop Manual, Volume 1. Photos of this revolver and longitudinally sectioned cylinder assembly are shown on various pages of this book. Function note: This revolver was maximum cut away to make key internal features and parts readily visible in close-up photos. Although basic action mechanism in this revolver is functional, the action can't be cycled normally because the cylinder and crane stem are cut in half for interior photo purposes. This revolver also can't be fired because the rear portion of the barrel and the front of the frame are cut away approx. 50%. A fine conversation piece, highly collectible in Colt 150th year box! - Yr. Mfg.: 1985-1987 - Est. 2500 - 3500 - SN: T72735 - FFL - Jerry Kuhnhausen Collection - 9745
Colt Python .357 Mag
Excellent condition - revolver - 6" VR barrel - third style checkered walnut target grips with gold Rampant Colt medallions; left grip has minute ding as the heel - about 98%+ high polished nickel finish; light handling and storage marks, has two microscopic flake spots on right side of barrel - Markings: Crisp- "PYTHON 357/*.357 MAGNUM CTG.*" on left side of barrel, standard "VP" proof on front trigger guard, "N" on rear trigger guard, Rampant Colt trademark on left side of frame at rear, "Colt's PT.F.A.MFG.CO. HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A." on right side of barrel - Sights: front serrated ramp/rear adjustable - This revolver includes the Factory one-piece wood grain cardboard box and Factory paperwork - Features a serrated trigger and checkered hammer. Nice, shiny bore with strong rifling, shows minimal use. Crisp mechanics. - Yr. Mfg.: 1979 - Est. 3500 - 5000 - SN: V49898 - FFL - 9781
Colt Bicentennial 3 Gun Collection
About Perfect condition - Python 357 mag. revolver - 6" full lug barrel - Rosewood stocks have great seal of the U.S. medallions - High luster blue finish is 100% "as-new" - Markings: Rolled Factory engraving on unfluted cylinder portrays the Statue of Liberty: "GIVE ME LIBERTY OR GIVE ME DEATH", the Capital Building: "E PLURBUS UNUM" "WASHINGTON, D.C.", the Liberty Bell: "PROCLAIM LIBERTY THROUGOUT ALL THE LAND"; Bbl. marked "1776 - U.S.A. BICENTENNIAL - 1976" on left side of bbl.; Crisp Colt Python marks & bbl. address on right side of bbl. - Sights: Front pinned serrated ramp; Rear adjustable white outline - Custom Commemorative Set - "as-new" in case drawer, this commemorative Python is unfired and unplayed with since Factory. - Yr. Mfg.: 1976 - SN: 0421PY - C&R -(#2 Gun) - Colt SAA Bicentennial .45 LC - About Perfect condition - revolver - 7.5" rnd barrel - Rosewood stocks have great seal of the U.S. medallions - High luster blue finish & Color case hardened frame is 100% "as-new" - Markings: Rolled Factory engraving on unfluted cylinder portrays the First Flag & lists the first 13 states; Bbl. marked "1776 - U.S.A. BICENTENNIAL - 1976" on left side of bbl.; Crisp Colt SAA marks & bbl. address on right side & top of bbl. - Sights: Front forged blade; Rear open - Yr. Mfg.: 1976 - SN: 0421 PM - C&R - (#3 Gun) Colt 3rd Model Dragoon Bicentennial .44 - About Perfect condition - revolver - 8" rnd barrel - Rosewood stocks have great seal of the U.S. medallions - case/blue, High luster blue finish & Color case hardened frame, lever & plunger is 100% "as-new" - Markings: Rolled Factory engraving on unfluted cylinder portrays a battle scene with revolutionaries & natives; Bbl. marked "1776 - U.S.A. BICENTENNIAL - 1976" on left side of bbl.; Crisp "ADDRESS SAML Colt NEW-YORK CITY" on top of bbl. - Sights: Front slotted blade; Rear open - Custom Commemorative Set - "as-new" in case drawer, this commemorative Dragoon is unfired and unplayed with since Factory. - Yr. Mfg.: 1976 - Total Est. 8000 - 11000 - SN: 0421DG - Perc. - Jerry Kuhnhausen Collection - 9618,19 &20
Colt Cobra First Issue .38 Spcl
Excellent+ condition - revolver - 4" round barrel - Factory checkered plastic grips with silver Rampant Colt Medallions - Blue, about 98% finish remains with loss to muzzle and few sharp edges - Markings: Crisp- "COBRA/.38 SPECIAL CTG." on left side of barrel, right side of barrel marked with single line barrel address, Rampant Colt trademark on left side frame, "B1768469" electropenciled on front strap - Sights: Fixed - First Issue, later model Colt serpant with round butt. 6-shot with alloy frame. Mechanically excellent with crisp timing and tight lock-up. Bright & shiney bore. This early version of the Colt Cobra shows little evidence of being shot, if at all! A rare beauty! - Yr. Mfg.: 1961 - Est. 900 - 1100 - SN:122459LW - C&R - Beth Locke Collection - 9943
Colt King Cobra Cutaway .357 Mag
Excellent++ condition - revolver - 4" Half lug barrel - NA - stainless steel, about 100%, as cutaway. - Markings: Crisp King Cobra markings - Sights: Front Orange insert; Rear adjustable square notched open - This partially functional, maximum cutaway stainless steel revolver was used in development of the Jerry Kuhnhausen Colt DA Revolver Shop Manual, Volume 2. 4" stainless steel barrel. Photos of this revolver and sectioned cylinder assembly are shown on various pages of this book.Function note: This revolver was maximum cut away to make key internal features and parts readily visible in close-up photos. Although the basic action mechanism in this revolver is functional, the action can't be cycled normally because the cylinder and crane stem are cut in half for interior photo view purposes. This revolver also cant be fired 'safely' because the rear portion of the barrel and the front of the frame are cut away approx. 50%. A fine conversation piece, highly collectible in Colt 150th year box with Factory paperwork. - Yr. Mfg.: 1989 - Est. 1800 - 2500 - SN: K1201C - FFL - Jerry Kuhnhausen Collection - 9746
Colt King Cobra .357 Mag
About Perfect condition - revolver - 4" full lug barrel - Black neoprene grips with Colt 150th year medallions - stainless steel, about 100% ANIB - Markings: Crisp King Cobra markings - Sights: Front orange insert; Rear adjustable white outline - Early production King Cobra, "as-new" in Colt 150th anniversary year box, unfired & unplayed with since Factory. The DA snake gun is in pristine condition! - Yr. Mfg.: 1986-1992 - Est. 2300 - 2800 - SN: 1530KC - FFL - Jerry Kuhnhausen Collection - 9607
Colt Python .357 Mag
Excellent+ condition - revolver - 4" VR barrel - appropriate checkered walnut grips with gold Colt medallions; show minimal wear - about 99%+ polished nickel ANIB; light wear at muzzle, faint cylinder drag, few stray scratches, possibly buff right out - Markings: crisp- "PYTHON .357/*.357 MAGNUM CTG.*" on left side of barrel, "Colt's PT.F.A.MFG.CO.HARTFORD, CONN.U.S.A." on right side of barrel, standard "VP" proof by left front of trigger guard & "4" by left rear, left side of butt under grips stamped "N", "INS", "VP" proof & "v" at top of grip area, Rampant Colt trademark on left side of frame - Sights: front serrated ramp/rear adjustable - Factory letter confirms the serial number, caliber, barrel length and finish. The letter also confirms the shipment of this Python on July 18, 1974. Good shiny bore indicating minimal use. All aspects of this revolver are excellent plus. Second style 2-piece wood grain box with red interior on bottom section and black interior on upper section with yellow Colt Factory Python label; overall box is in near Perfect condition on exterior, interior bottom has wear (indentations from hammer & sight) to include about 100% of the original Factory paperwork- Yr. Mfg.: 1974 - Est. 3500- 5000 - SN: E72419 - FFL - 9079
Colt Diamondback Custom .38 Spcl
About Perfect condition - revolver - 4" full lug barrel - Walnut Factory grips with Colt medallions - satin electroless nickel Colt custom , about 100% ANIB Custom - Markings: Crisp Diamondback markings - Sights: Front serrated ramp is to the right slightly, a Factory flaw; Rear adjustable white outline - This Colt Custom Shop special production Diamondback is "as-new", in brown Colt box with yellow Custom Shop label and Factory paperwork, unplayed with & unfired since Factory. A .38 Spcl. small frame DA snake gun in immaculate condition. A gorgeous gun! - Yr. Mfg.: 1982 - Est. 2000 - 2700 - SN: S85594 - FFL - Jerry Kuhnhausen Collection - 9610
Colt Diamondback .38 Spcl
About Perfect condition - revolver - 4" full lug barrel - Shipped from Factory with Pachmayr grips - blue, about 100% ANIB - Markings: Crisp Diamondback markings - Sights: Front serrated ramp; Rear adjustable open - This Colt Diamondback is "as-new", in one piece Colt wood grain box with Factory paperwork, unplayed with & unfired since Factory. A .38 Spcl. small frame DA snake gun in immaculate condition. Another gorgeous gun! - Yr. Mfg.: 1981 - Est. 1800 - 2200 - SN: S87382 - FFL - Jerry Kuhnhausen Collection - 9611
Colt Armorer Manual with General Bench Inspection Specifications
This very scarce, "back in the good old days", Colt armorer manual was sent to Author Kuhnhausen by Tom Uznanski when he was service department and Custom Shop manager at Colt. Tom's card is clipped to the front inside cover pocket. Included in this specification book is a 1987 parts manual & shooting data of various models tested that year. Circa 1987. "as-new" condition. - Yr. Mfg.: 1987 - Est. 300 - 500 - Jerry Kuhnhausen Collection - 9937
Colt Model D, E, and I Factory Repair/Service Manual, Prepared by Alfred DeJohn
Possibly One of a Kind Collector Item, this Colt internal service department manual with supplemental D, E, & l frame parts fitting and timing data pages was sent to Author Kuhnhausen by the legendary Al DeJohn when he was the chief, all models, gunsmith at Colt Firearms. These pages with hand drawn parts fitting sketches are photocopies of the original photocopied pages that were used at Colt. This "way back in the good old days" material is almost nonexistent by now, and may be unheard of even at the Factory. Technical material such as this would never be released today. - Yr. Mfg.: - Est. 700 - 900 - Jerry Kuhnhausen Collection - 9938
Colt Model I, Factory Assembly Training Guide, March, 1981 , by Frank Hoelldorfer
Possibly One of a Kind Collector Item, this Colt internal assembly and service department manual with supplemental D frame and E/l frame parts fitting and timing data pages was sent to Author Kuhnhausen by Tom Uznanski when he was Service Department and Custom Shop manager at Colt Firearms. These pages with hand drawn parts fitting sketches are photocopies of the original photocopied pages that were used at Colt. This "way back in the good old days" material covers virtually every aspect of Python and other Colt I model original assembly, service department rebuilding, parts fitting and troubleshooting and is almost, if not actually, nonexistent by now, and also may be unheard of at the Factory. Technical material such as this would never be released today. Est. 800 - 1000 - SN: - Jerry Kuhnhausen Collection - 9939
Colt King Cobra .357 Mag
About Perfect condition - revolver - 6" full lug barrel - Factory walnut target grips with Colt medallions - stainless steel, about 100% ANIB - Markings: Crisp King Cobra markings - Sights: Front orange insert; Rear adjustable white outline - Early production King Cobra, "as-new" in Colt 150th anniversary year box, unfired & unplayed with since Factory. The DA snake gun is in pristine condition! - Yr. Mfg.: 1986-1992 - Est. 2300 - 2600 - SN: 7591C - FFL - Jerry Kuhnhausen Collection - 9608
Browning Superposed Diana Grade Superlight 20 ga
About Perfect condition - shotgun - 26" O/U, VR, IC & M barrel - This flat knob long tang stock is mounted with nicely figured select grade grain walnut, 2-piece hand checkered pistol grip stock. Attached with a “BROWNING” marked hard rubber butt pad & checkered forend. - silver gray receiver/blue bbl., about 100% ANIB condition - Markings: Crisp - "BROWNING ARMS COMPANY MORGAN, UTAH & MONTREAL P.Q." / "MADE IN BELGIUM" on left side of bbl. at breech; "BROWNING SUPERPOSED" / "SPECIAL STEEL 20 GA. SHELLS_3" / "BROWNING PATENTS" on right side of the bbl. at breech - Sights: front brass bead - This alluring & pristine Superposed Diana grade is "as-new" in black Factory box, unfired since Factory. French gray receiver with typical “Diana” grade engraving of bold floral scroll with shaded background, 5 pheasants on left side, 4 ducks on right, 2 flying game birds on bottom & 2 rabbits on trigger guard. Engraving is signed by FN master engraver C.Baerten. Equipped with gold trigger. This shotgun was shipped during the transitional, after salt wood stock wood period, when the front cover of the owner's manual (with the previous lifetime warranty) was removed by Browning USA. - Yr. Mfg.: 1976 - Est. 18000 - 20000 - SN: 6523V76 - FFL - Jerry Kuhnhausen Collection - 9307
Parker Brothers GHBL 12 ga
Very Fine condition - shotgun - 28" SxS, F & M/Damascus barrel - Parker Special Order 2-piece hand checkered English style straight walnut stock bearing a blank silver escutcheon inlay in the bottom of the buttstock; Fine condition - soft gray patina, Engraving, screw slots and all markings are 100% sharp & appear unturned. Overall case hardening remaining on inside/outside of receiver and forestock tang, approx.40%, fading on the outside. Damascus Steel bbl. have a very visible, highly detailed Damascus deluxe weave/pattern and a clean brownish exterior appearance. Both bores bright. A few scattered miniscule pits in the right bore (easily removable with light honing). A few very small, scattered rust spots on barrels and receiver. Stock shows some evidence of field handling but otherwise retains approx. 97% of the original varnish finish. Overall condition of this example is about 70% with tight & crisp mechanics. - Markings: Crisp- "PARKER BROS. MAKERS, MERIDEN, CONN. DAMASCUS STEEL" marked on rib of bbl.; "PAT.MAR. 26, 1878" marked on fore end release latch; - Sights: White bead front - Special Factory order with non standard, English style straight walnut stock and deluxe pattern Damascus barrels. Double triggers, splinter type fore end. Damascus barrels were available on special order Parker shotguns until about 1915. Pricing guides vary on special order Parker models in this condition and with these features. Recent auction prices for similar special order model variations have been in the $6000+ range. - Yr. Mfg.: 1902 - Est. 6500 - 7500 - SN: 115244 - C&R - Jerry Kuhnhausen Collection - 9312
Colt R6830 Carbine Pre Ban 7.62x39mm
About Perfect condition - rifle - 16" rnd barrel - Factory black synthetic stock with trapdoor, pistol grip, & short handguard; Fastened with sling swivels; "as-new" - black, about 100% ANIB - Markings: Crisp & legible - Sights: Front post; Rear knob adjustable diopter - "as-new" in Factory box, unfired since Factory and unplayed with pre ban AR-15 rifle, low serialization, with 1:12" twist barrel. Magazine, accessories, and maintenance manual are included in Factory box. - Yr. Mfg.: 1992-1994 - Est. 1900 - 2500 - SN: LH001419 - FFL - Jerry Kuhnhausen Collection - 9515
Colt R6601 Match H Bar Pre Ban .223 Rem
About Perfect condition - rifle - 20" rnd, heavy barrel - Factory black synthetic stock with trapdoor, pistol grip, & long handguard; Fastened with sling swivels; "as-new" - black, about 100% ANIB - Markings: Crisp & legible - Sights: Front post; Rear knob adjustable diopter - "as-new" in Factory box, unfired since Factory and unplayed with, pre ban AR-15 rifle with 1:7" twist H-Bar barrel. Magazine, accessories, and maintenance manual are included in Factory box. - Yr. Mfg.: 1991+ - Est. 1750 - 1950 - SN: MH057406 - FFL - Jerry Kuhnhausen Collection - 9516
Colt MT6601 Match Target H Bar Post Ban .223 Rem
About Perfect condition - rifle - 20" rnd, heavy barrel - Factory black synthetic stock with trapdoor, pistol grip, & long handguard; Fastened with sling swivels; "as-new" - black, about 100% ANIB - Markings: Crisp & legible - Sights: Front post; Rear knob adjustable diopter - "as-new" in Factory box, unfired since Factory and unplayed with, post ban AR-15 rifle with 1:9" twist H-Bar barrel. Magazine, accessories, and maintenance manual are included in Factory box. - Yr. Mfg.: 1994-2010 - Est. 1000 - 1200 - SN: CMH037425 - FFL - Jerry Kuhnhausen Collection - 9517