May 8-10, 2024 Firearms & Militaria Day 1

May 8-10, 2024 Firearms & Militaria Day 1

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(C) FACTORY GOUGH ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1908 VEST POCKET SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL (1918).

Lot # 1342 (Sale Order: 201 of 324)      

Per the included factory letter, this pistol shipped green on November 2nd, 1918, to W.H. Gough for factory engraving, and was subsequently returned and shipped to Murta Appleton Company on January 10th, 1919. Stocks were unlisted, which typically indicates the factory standard of hard rubber, and three total guns were in the shipment. Engraved in Gough's trademark ropey florals on a striated background. Unusual engraved star on the back of the frame above the grip safety. Typical blued and case color configuration, fit with mother of pearl grips with deep-set Colt medallions, forward facing. In a Colt fliptop maroon box for a Colt Vest Pocket, numbered to a different gun. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Slide and frame have blue only in protected areas, such as under the rail and in sighting notch, with some scattered mossing and other flashes of blue throughout. Engraving is well defined, somewhat softened by the mossing and age. Grips have some handling marks and micropockets on right side. Case colors muted but present. Mechanically fine, bore has soft visible rifling and heavy frosting throughout. Box has multiple tape repairs, sections of aprons missing, and significant rubbing. Accessories: Box Barrel Length: 2" Caliber/Bore: .25 ACP FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1908 Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 196672
Per the included factory letter, this pistol shipped green on November 2nd, 1918, to W.H. Gough for factory engraving, and was subsequently returned and shipped to Murta ...moreAppleton Company on January 10th, 1919. Stocks were unlisted, which typically indicates the factory standard of hard rubber, and three total guns were in the shipment. Engraved in Gough's trademark ropey florals on a striated background. Unusual engraved star on the back of the frame above the grip safety. Typical blued and case color configuration, fit with mother of pearl grips with deep-set Colt medallions, forward facing. In a Colt fliptop maroon box for a Colt Vest Pocket, numbered to a different gun. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Slide and frame have blue only in protected areas, such as under the rail and in sighting notch, with some scattered mossing and other flashes of blue throughout. Engraving is well defined, somewhat softened by the mossing and age. Grips have some handling marks and micropockets on right side. Case colors muted but present. Mechanically fine, bore has soft visible rifling and heavy frosting throughout. Box has multiple tape repairs, sections of aprons missing, and significant rubbing. Accessories: Box Barrel Length: 2" Caliber/Bore: .25 ACP FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1908 Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 196672

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(M) COLT CUSTOM SHOP SINGLE ACTION ARMY ENGRAVED WITH WESTERN SCENES AND SCROLL BY COLT MASTER ENGRA

Lot # 1343 (Sale Order: 202 of 324)      

Manufactured in 1985 by the Colt Custom Shop with special features including factory bullseye ejector rod head, blackpowder frame, and factory birds head grip. Masterfully engraved by a collaboration of 2 Colt Master Engravers, Howard Dove (who was also a Master Engraver for Winchester) and Bryson J. Gwinnell. Dove engraved the gun in approximately full coverage with floral and acanthus scroll on a punchdot background with accenting floral sunbursts and geometrics as well as arrows on each side of top strap. Gwinnell engraved one side of frame with 2 Braves waiting to attack as a stagecoach rolls by, and a cowboy shootout on the other. Signed "HM Dove - Scroll" on right side of toe and "GUNFIGHT AND INDIAN SCENE'S [sic] / ENGRAVED BY BRYSON J. GWINNELL" on left. Mounted with a 1 piece pair of walnut grips inset with a brass five pointed Sherriff star on left grip panel. CONDITION: Excellent+, with virtually all of the nickel plating remaining. Engraving is sharp. Nitre blued small parts are excellent and retain virtually all of their nitre bluing. Grips are in matching condition with no major signs of distress. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Modern Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Serial Number: SA68333
Manufactured in 1985 by the Colt Custom Shop with special features including factory bullseye ejector rod head, blackpowder frame, and factory birds head grip. Masterfull...morey engraved by a collaboration of 2 Colt Master Engravers, Howard Dove (who was also a Master Engraver for Winchester) and Bryson J. Gwinnell. Dove engraved the gun in approximately full coverage with floral and acanthus scroll on a punchdot background with accenting floral sunbursts and geometrics as well as arrows on each side of top strap. Gwinnell engraved one side of frame with 2 Braves waiting to attack as a stagecoach rolls by, and a cowboy shootout on the other. Signed "HM Dove - Scroll" on right side of toe and "GUNFIGHT AND INDIAN SCENE'S [sic] / ENGRAVED BY BRYSON J. GWINNELL" on left. Mounted with a 1 piece pair of walnut grips inset with a brass five pointed Sherriff star on left grip panel. CONDITION: Excellent+, with virtually all of the nickel plating remaining. Engraving is sharp. Nitre blued small parts are excellent and retain virtually all of their nitre bluing. Grips are in matching condition with no major signs of distress. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Modern Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Serial Number: SA68333

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(M) 3RD GENERATION COLT SHERIFF'S MODEL SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

Lot # 1344 (Sale Order: 203 of 324)      

Manufactured in 1983. Finish is a Royal Blue applied finish with engraving in a Colt Class A style. Fit with 2 piece Colt ivory grips with Rampant Colt medallions on either side. Grips are serial numbered on the inside to match the gun in ink. CONDITION: Excellent+, with virtually all of the applied blue finish remaining. Grips are in matching condition with no major signs of distress. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Barrel Length: 3" Caliber/Bore: .44-40 FFL Status: Modern Manufacturer: Colt Model: Sheriff Serial Number: SA63607
Manufactured in 1983. Finish is a Royal Blue applied finish with engraving in a Colt Class A style. Fit with 2 piece Colt ivory grips with Rampant Colt medallions on eith...moreer side. Grips are serial numbered on the inside to match the gun in ink. CONDITION: Excellent+, with virtually all of the applied blue finish remaining. Grips are in matching condition with no major signs of distress. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Barrel Length: 3" Caliber/Bore: .44-40 FFL Status: Modern Manufacturer: Colt Model: Sheriff Serial Number: SA63607

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(C) BARRY LEE HANDS MASTER ENGRAVED AND GOLD INLAID COLT 1911A1 SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL.

Lot # 1345 (Sale Order: 204 of 324)      

Barry Lee Hands is an acknowledged FEGA Master Engraver, and has done work for many notable companies including Colt, Winchester, and John Rigby & Co, and has written for numerous publications on the subject and history of engraving. This is a Colt Series 70 that has been masterfully inlaid with gold in Barry's distinct thin line floral scroll, called his Renaissance Leaf, with his trademark gilded pearl grips, and gold washed small parts; even the bottom of the magazine has relief gold and inlaid "COLT 45 AUTO". When this pistol was completed in 2013, it reportedly contained over 1 ounce of gold. Barry's "hands" signature on the bottom of the mainspring housing. 3-dot Trijicon night sights. CONDITION: Excellent, very close to NOS, with Barry's black satin finish and masterful goldwork intact throughout. Some extremely minor marks, such as rubs in the stirrup cut, some wear to the rear sight, some flaking of the gold to the left side of the hammer, and some mild frosting to the bore, are the main indicators of "use". Mechanically fine, but due to the condition, we have elected not to disassemble this pistol. Barrel Length: 5" Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1911 Serial Number: 83989B70
Barry Lee Hands is an acknowledged FEGA Master Engraver, and has done work for many notable companies including Colt, Winchester, and John Rigby & Co, and has written for...more numerous publications on the subject and history of engraving. This is a Colt Series 70 that has been masterfully inlaid with gold in Barry's distinct thin line floral scroll, called his Renaissance Leaf, with his trademark gilded pearl grips, and gold washed small parts; even the bottom of the magazine has relief gold and inlaid "COLT 45 AUTO". When this pistol was completed in 2013, it reportedly contained over 1 ounce of gold. Barry's "hands" signature on the bottom of the mainspring housing. 3-dot Trijicon night sights. CONDITION: Excellent, very close to NOS, with Barry's black satin finish and masterful goldwork intact throughout. Some extremely minor marks, such as rubs in the stirrup cut, some wear to the rear sight, some flaking of the gold to the left side of the hammer, and some mild frosting to the bore, are the main indicators of "use". Mechanically fine, but due to the condition, we have elected not to disassemble this pistol. Barrel Length: 5" Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1911 Serial Number: 83989B70

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(C) BARRY LEE HANDS MASTER ENGRAVED AND GOLD INLAID COLT 1908 VEST POCKET SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL.

Lot # 1346 (Sale Order: 205 of 324)      

Barry Lee Hands is an acknowledged FEGA Master Engraver, and has done work for many notable companies including Colt, Winchester, and John Rigby & Co, and has written for numerous publications on the subject and history of engraving. This 1908 has been upgraded with black satin finish and gold inlaid florals throughout in Barry's Renaissance Leaf, while the sides of the slide have mixed gold and silver relief scroll florals on a stippled ground, with Barry's distinct thin vinework. Pearl grips with Barry's gilded pearl technique and additional incised designs. This gun is the current cover gun for Barry's FEGA profile page, as of February 2024. CONDITION: Excellent, very close to NOS with a few minor handling marks, a spot of gold missing on the right side of the slide, and some oxidation to silver the main detractors. Due to the condition, we have elected not to disassemble this pistol. Mechanically needs some attention, slide is very slow to return to battery, bore is very good. Trigger has been refinished, and is more of a reflective blue than balance of pistol. Barrel Length: 2" Caliber/Bore: .25 ACP FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1908 Serial Number: 344653
Barry Lee Hands is an acknowledged FEGA Master Engraver, and has done work for many notable companies including Colt, Winchester, and John Rigby & Co, and has written for...more numerous publications on the subject and history of engraving. This 1908 has been upgraded with black satin finish and gold inlaid florals throughout in Barry's Renaissance Leaf, while the sides of the slide have mixed gold and silver relief scroll florals on a stippled ground, with Barry's distinct thin vinework. Pearl grips with Barry's gilded pearl technique and additional incised designs. This gun is the current cover gun for Barry's FEGA profile page, as of February 2024. CONDITION: Excellent, very close to NOS with a few minor handling marks, a spot of gold missing on the right side of the slide, and some oxidation to silver the main detractors. Due to the condition, we have elected not to disassemble this pistol. Mechanically needs some attention, slide is very slow to return to battery, bore is very good. Trigger has been refinished, and is more of a reflective blue than balance of pistol. Barrel Length: 2" Caliber/Bore: .25 ACP FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1908 Serial Number: 344653

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(M) SET OF 3 COLT FRONTIER SCOUT FACTORY ENGRAVED SINGLE ACTION REVOLVERS.

Lot # 1347 (Sale Order: 206 of 324)      

Lot consists of a custom engraved set of Colt Frontier .22 Scout revolvers in the three standard barrel lengths. All are bank note scroll engraved and signed with the initials of Bryson Gwinnell. With nearly full coverage, gold wedding bands at muzzle and breech, alloy trigger guards and back straps, custom wood grips with gold medallions, target adjustable rear sights, ramp front sights, and blue finish. Each gun is engraved with gold 1 of 3, etc. The 4 - 3/4" barrel gun was made in 1971, the other two were made in 1983-85. The engraving style is nearly identical as to design and coverage. Frames are flat top style. Hammers are polished sides with nitre blue; small parts are also blue. CONDITION; Near new with light handling. Cylinder face shows no signs of burn since custom finished. All guns are fully functional. Bores are bright. Stocks are sharp. Barrel Length: (A) 4", (B) 6" (C) 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: (ALL) .22 LR FFL Status: Modern Manufacturer: (ALL) Colt Model: (ALL) Frontier Scout Serial Number: (A) G204000 (B) G214602 (C) G217272
Lot consists of a custom engraved set of Colt Frontier .22 Scout revolvers in the three standard barrel lengths. All are bank note scroll engraved and signed with the ini...moretials of Bryson Gwinnell. With nearly full coverage, gold wedding bands at muzzle and breech, alloy trigger guards and back straps, custom wood grips with gold medallions, target adjustable rear sights, ramp front sights, and blue finish. Each gun is engraved with gold 1 of 3, etc. The 4 - 3/4" barrel gun was made in 1971, the other two were made in 1983-85. The engraving style is nearly identical as to design and coverage. Frames are flat top style. Hammers are polished sides with nitre blue; small parts are also blue. CONDITION; Near new with light handling. Cylinder face shows no signs of burn since custom finished. All guns are fully functional. Bores are bright. Stocks are sharp. Barrel Length: (A) 4", (B) 6" (C) 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: (ALL) .22 LR FFL Status: Modern Manufacturer: (ALL) Colt Model: (ALL) Frontier Scout Serial Number: (A) G204000 (B) G214602 (C) G217272

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(M) COLT EUROPEAN MODEL 3RD GENERATION ENGRAVED SINGLE ACTION ARMY.

Lot # 1348 (Sale Order: 207 of 324)      

Manufactured in 1992 and falling in the correct configuration, as well as serial number range of The Colt Custom Shop European Model SAAs. Colt made 270 Single Action Armies in 1991-1992 in 9mm Luger with nickel finish and Class A engraving. This revolver is upgraded with approximately Class D style engraving, likely done at the Colt Custom Shop when this revolver was ordered, making this a very scarce Single Action Army. Features include 4 - 3/4" barrel with blade front sight, "V" notch rear sight, nickel finish, nitre blued small parts, and factory Mother of Pearl Grips with a silver Rampant Colt medallion on either side. Matching serial numbers observed on frame, cylinder, inside of trigger guard and backstrap underneath grips, and on inside of both grip panels in ink. As mentioned above, this revolver is engraved in full coverage Class D engraving with scroll on a punchdot background with accenting wrigglework and sunburst on frame. CONDITION: Excellent+ and near mint, with virtually all of the original nickel plating remaining. Grips are in matching condition with no major signs of distress. Bore appears to be unfired with well-defined rifling. Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: 9mm Luger FFL Status: Modern Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial Number: SA94817
Manufactured in 1992 and falling in the correct configuration, as well as serial number range of The Colt Custom Shop European Model SAAs. Colt made 270 Single Action Arm...moreies in 1991-1992 in 9mm Luger with nickel finish and Class A engraving. This revolver is upgraded with approximately Class D style engraving, likely done at the Colt Custom Shop when this revolver was ordered, making this a very scarce Single Action Army. Features include 4 - 3/4" barrel with blade front sight, "V" notch rear sight, nickel finish, nitre blued small parts, and factory Mother of Pearl Grips with a silver Rampant Colt medallion on either side. Matching serial numbers observed on frame, cylinder, inside of trigger guard and backstrap underneath grips, and on inside of both grip panels in ink. As mentioned above, this revolver is engraved in full coverage Class D engraving with scroll on a punchdot background with accenting wrigglework and sunburst on frame. CONDITION: Excellent+ and near mint, with virtually all of the original nickel plating remaining. Grips are in matching condition with no major signs of distress. Bore appears to be unfired with well-defined rifling. Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: 9mm Luger FFL Status: Modern Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial Number: SA94817

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(M) FACTORY ENGRAVED 3RD GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

Lot # 1349 (Sale Order: 208 of 324)      

3rd Generation Colt Single Action Army signed and factory engraved by Colt Master Engraver Ken Hurst. Blue finish with approximately Class C engraving. Engraving consists of scroll on a punchdot background with accenting gold inlays, shackles on left side of frame, and a 5-pointed star Marshal or Sheriff badge on right side of frame. Signed and dated May 1979 by Ken Hurst on right side of trigger guard underneath grips. Grips are smooth ivory with gold Rampant Colt medallions on either side. CONDITION: Excellent+, and near mint with virtually all of the finishes remaining. Grips are in matching condition with no major signs of distress. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 LC FFL Status: Modern Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Serial Number: SA04027
3rd Generation Colt Single Action Army signed and factory engraved by Colt Master Engraver Ken Hurst. Blue finish with approximately Class C engraving. Engraving consists...more of scroll on a punchdot background with accenting gold inlays, shackles on left side of frame, and a 5-pointed star Marshal or Sheriff badge on right side of frame. Signed and dated May 1979 by Ken Hurst on right side of trigger guard underneath grips. Grips are smooth ivory with gold Rampant Colt medallions on either side. CONDITION: Excellent+, and near mint with virtually all of the finishes remaining. Grips are in matching condition with no major signs of distress. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 LC FFL Status: Modern Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Serial Number: SA04027

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(M) WONDERFUL FACTORY ENGRAVING SAMPLER COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

Lot # 1350 (Sale Order: 209 of 324)      

3rd generation Single Action manufactured in 1991 commemorating Colt factory engraving through the years. Polished blue 10" barrel with blade front sight, engraved with punch dot shaded foliate scroll at the muzzle and breech. Nonfluted cylinder likewise engraved over each chamber with line and dot border towards the face. Case hardened frame is also scroll engraved with classic Helfricht floral device on the recoil shield. Blued backstrap inscribed "Colt Engraving Sampler" with an encircled 150 year anniversary rampant Colt logo. 2-piece ivory grips with 150th anniversary medallions marked for the different engravers whose styles are featured on this gun "R. Henshaw 1831 / L. Nimschke 1850-1900 / C. Helfricht 1871-1921 / Contemporary". CONDITION: Excellent. Nearly all of the factory finished are retained with only light handling marks. Crips are likewise excellent. Fine, lightly frosted bore. A very attractive piece of Colt history. Barrel Length: 10" Caliber/Bore: .45 LC FFL Status: Modern Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Serial Number: SA58497
3rd generation Single Action manufactured in 1991 commemorating Colt factory engraving through the years. Polished blue 10" barrel with blade front sight, engraved with p...moreunch dot shaded foliate scroll at the muzzle and breech. Nonfluted cylinder likewise engraved over each chamber with line and dot border towards the face. Case hardened frame is also scroll engraved with classic Helfricht floral device on the recoil shield. Blued backstrap inscribed "Colt Engraving Sampler" with an encircled 150 year anniversary rampant Colt logo. 2-piece ivory grips with 150th anniversary medallions marked for the different engravers whose styles are featured on this gun "R. Henshaw 1831 / L. Nimschke 1850-1900 / C. Helfricht 1871-1921 / Contemporary". CONDITION: Excellent. Nearly all of the factory finished are retained with only light handling marks. Crips are likewise excellent. Fine, lightly frosted bore. A very attractive piece of Colt history. Barrel Length: 10" Caliber/Bore: .45 LC FFL Status: Modern Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Serial Number: SA58497

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(C) EXCELLENT SECOND YEAR OF PRODUCTION COLT PYTHON DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER SERIAL NUMBER 477.

Lot # 1351 (Sale Order: 210 of 324)      

Manufactured in 1956 with features including 6" matte ribbed barrel with blade front sight and adjustable rear sight. Marked on left side of barrel with "PYTHON .357 / (star) .357 MAGNUM CTG. (star)". Trigger guard is marked with VP proof and left side of frame is marked with Rampant Colt. Blued finish with 2 piece checkered walnut grips inset with gold Rampant Colt medallions on either side. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Excellent+, with nearly all of the original factory bluing remaining with the most notable loss being minor freckling on one side of cylinder and light turn line. Grips are strong with no major signs of distress. Mechanically excellent. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Barrel Length: 6" Caliber/Bore: .357 Magnum FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: Python Serial Number: 477
Manufactured in 1956 with features including 6" matte ribbed barrel with blade front sight and adjustable rear sight. Marked on left side of barrel with "PYTHON .357 / (s...moretar) .357 MAGNUM CTG. (star)". Trigger guard is marked with VP proof and left side of frame is marked with Rampant Colt. Blued finish with 2 piece checkered walnut grips inset with gold Rampant Colt medallions on either side. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Excellent+, with nearly all of the original factory bluing remaining with the most notable loss being minor freckling on one side of cylinder and light turn line. Grips are strong with no major signs of distress. Mechanically excellent. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Barrel Length: 6" Caliber/Bore: .357 Magnum FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: Python Serial Number: 477

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(M) ENGRAVED GOLD INLAID COLT WOODSMAN MATCH TARGET SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL BY COLT MASTER ENGRAVER ST

Lot # 1352 (Sale Order: 211 of 324)      

Manufactured circa 1969 with features including 6" barrel chambered in .22 Long Rifle with pinned ramped blade front sight and Elliason adjustable rear sight. High polish blue finish with 2-piece plain bone grips. Class C engraved by Colt Master Engraver Steve Kamyk with floral and acanthus scroll on a stippled background with gold inlaid borders. Signed by S. Kamyk underneath right grip panel. CONDITION: Excellent+ and near mint with virtually all of the finishes remaining, and engraving sharp. Grips are excellent with minor repairs to right side. Mechanically fine. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Barrel Length: 6" Caliber/Bore: .22 LR FFL Status: Modern Manufacturer: Colt Model: Match Target Serial Number: 311728-s
Manufactured circa 1969 with features including 6" barrel chambered in .22 Long Rifle with pinned ramped blade front sight and Elliason adjustable rear sight. High polish...more blue finish with 2-piece plain bone grips. Class C engraved by Colt Master Engraver Steve Kamyk with floral and acanthus scroll on a stippled background with gold inlaid borders. Signed by S. Kamyk underneath right grip panel. CONDITION: Excellent+ and near mint with virtually all of the finishes remaining, and engraving sharp. Grips are excellent with minor repairs to right side. Mechanically fine. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Barrel Length: 6" Caliber/Bore: .22 LR FFL Status: Modern Manufacturer: Colt Model: Match Target Serial Number: 311728-s

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(M) COLT MK IV SERIES 80 GOVERNMENT SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH BLUED FINISH AND GOLD LEAF SCROLL WOR

Lot # 1353 (Sale Order: 212 of 324)      

Manufactured in classic configuration throughout. Aftermarket upgraded with gold leaf scroll, borders, and markings on a blued background. Fit with checkered ivory grips. CONDITION: Excellent+, with virtually all of the applied finishes remaining. Mechanically excellent. Bore is frosted with crisp rifling. Barrel Length: 3" Caliber/Bore: .380 ACP FFL Status: Modern Manufacturer: Colt Model: MK4 series 80 Serial Number: .380-no1
Manufactured in classic configuration throughout. Aftermarket upgraded with gold leaf scroll, borders, and markings on a blued background. Fit with checkered ivory grips....more CONDITION: Excellent+, with virtually all of the applied finishes remaining. Mechanically excellent. Bore is frosted with crisp rifling. Barrel Length: 3" Caliber/Bore: .380 ACP FFL Status: Modern Manufacturer: Colt Model: MK4 series 80 Serial Number: .380-no1

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(C) JOSEPH LANG 12 BORE BOXLOCK SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN.

Lot # 1354 (Sale Order: 213 of 324)      

Circa 1938. A classic and rare British game gun made with dovetailed 28” blued steel barrels with 2” chambers and ejectors. Barrels made with a narrow concave rib and steel round front bead sight. Barrels read "JOSEPH LANG & SON”. on right and “7. BURY STREET ST. JAMES’S. LONDON" on left. Rib reads “FOR 2INCH PAPER CARTRIDGES ONLY”. Barrel flats are stamped for 1 1/8, 12 over C, 2” and with nitro proof. Bottoms of barrels marked 17669 and J.A near barrel flat. The gray patina boxlock action with border scroll is engraved “JOSEPH LANG & SON”. Action flats stamped “17669”. Action built with double triggers, blacked checkered top lever, checkered thumb slide safe and “SAFE” is in gold. Gun is auto safe. Action bottom is blacked as well as the guns trigger guard which extends to a long bottom strap. Trigger guard with border scroll and light floral scroll at center. Bottom strap with border scroll and engraved with serial number. Straight-grained reddish brown walnut stock with straight hand checkered grip, golden oval and black rubber butt pad. Small splinter forend with Anson push release, engraved escutcheon, and engraved diamond-shaped pin. Interior iron metal is blacked and with matching serial number. Gun comes with green canvas and leather case. Case interior lid with black and gold “JOSEPH LANG & SON” case label. CONDITION: Good. Barrel bores are good and barrels with evidence of rib relay. Action is sound. Stock is good with light scratches and evidence of an early restoration. Forend with some visible chipping at edges. Case is very good. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 28" Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .031 (R) .030 Chamber: 2" Choke: (L) .038 (Full) (R) .011 (Imp. Cyl) Drop at Comb: 1 - 5/8" Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/8" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: 12 Ga Internal Bore Diameter: (BOTH) .730 Length of Pull: 14 - 3/8" Manufacturer: Joseph Lang Model: SXS Serial Number: 17669 Weight: 5 lbs 7 oz

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(C) J. PURDEY & SONS BEST QUALITY 12 BORE SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN.

Lot # 1355 (Sale Order: 214 of 324)      

Circa 1956 per "James Purdey & Sons: Gun and Rifle Makers: Two Hundred Years of Excellence" by Dallas. Chopper lump barrels, with a raised, concave, stippled, tapering rib with brass bead front sight, engraved on tubes "J. Purdey & Sons" and "Audley House, South Audley Street, London, England", fit with a hidden third fastener, and relieved for sideclips. Barrel flats with London British nitro proofs for a 12 gauge with 2 - 3/4" chambers and a nominal .729 IBD in both barrels at 3 - 1/4 tons. Tube numbers "66453" and "66454" at forearm loop, "26620" on each tube, and discretely signed Purdey and "GW" for barrel maker George Wood. Underside of rib engraved "Made in England". Splinter forearm fit with an Anson plunger release at forearm tip, and checkered in point pattern, with central vacant diamond. Engraved in typical scroll work on exterior, including a bouquet of roses at exterior iron. Interior iron with matching serial number and "B.D" actioner's initials for Ben Delay. Action flats with CP proof and disc set strikers, breech face with sideclips. Case colored sidelock action with cocking indicators, engraved with nicely cut Purdey house rose and scroll with "J. Purdey & Sons" behind bar, "J . Purdey & Sons / London / England" in vacant oval on bottom of action. Trigger guard with long backstrap engraved with rolling scroll and florals protects a single mechanical trigger, with a barrel selector abutting the trigger on right side for a right handed shooter, "L" inlaid in gold. Nicely streaked walnut stock with English straight grip, checkered in point pattern about the wrist, and built with teardrops behind actions. Brass oval at toe line, probably post factory, as the work is a bit crude for Purdey factory. Stock terminates in a black line spacer and a Pachmayr basketweave recoil pad. In a canvas slip-wrapped leather motor case, with Purdey trade label in lid, and containing accessories comprising a 2 piece cleaning rod, walnut handle with female threaded head, currently fit with a brass brush, key, Purdey and Sons branded Selvyt cloth, and pair Purdey snapcaps. CONDITION: Very good, retaining the vast majority of the factory bluing on barrels with period wear throughout, most noticeable an area of silvering scratches ahead of forearm. Forearm very good, somewhat dry, with some minor impressions and handling marks, but free of cracks or chips. Actioncase colors are very good, silvering at edges and carry areas, approximately 50%. Stock is very good with finish added to restore luster, and some handling marks and impressions throughout. Mechanically fine, bores are very good with some minor frosting, ejectors are strong and in time. Canvas slip has some tearing but is complete and present, case is likewise complete with some age related distress, but good+. Accessories: Case, Accessories Barrel Length: 30" Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .031 (R) .034 Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: (L) .042 (R) .022 Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: 2 - 3/8"- FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: 12 Gauge Internal Bore Diameter: (BOTH) .731 Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2", cast slightly off for a RH shooter Manufacturer: J. Purdey & Sons Model: Best Serial Number: 26620 Weight: 7 lbs 3.5oz
Circa 1956 per "James Purdey & Sons: Gun and Rifle Makers: Two Hundred Years of Excellence" by Dallas. Chopper lump barrels, with a raised, concave, stippled, tapering ri...moreb with brass bead front sight, engraved on tubes "J. Purdey & Sons" and "Audley House, South Audley Street, London, England", fit with a hidden third fastener, and relieved for sideclips. Barrel flats with London British nitro proofs for a 12 gauge with 2 - 3/4" chambers and a nominal .729 IBD in both barrels at 3 - 1/4 tons. Tube numbers "66453" and "66454" at forearm loop, "26620" on each tube, and discretely signed Purdey and "GW" for barrel maker George Wood. Underside of rib engraved "Made in England". Splinter forearm fit with an Anson plunger release at forearm tip, and checkered in point pattern, with central vacant diamond. Engraved in typical scroll work on exterior, including a bouquet of roses at exterior iron. Interior iron with matching serial number and "B.D" actioner's initials for Ben Delay. Action flats with CP proof and disc set strikers, breech face with sideclips. Case colored sidelock action with cocking indicators, engraved with nicely cut Purdey house rose and scroll with "J. Purdey & Sons" behind bar, "J . Purdey & Sons / London / England" in vacant oval on bottom of action. Trigger guard with long backstrap engraved with rolling scroll and florals protects a single mechanical trigger, with a barrel selector abutting the trigger on right side for a right handed shooter, "L" inlaid in gold. Nicely streaked walnut stock with English straight grip, checkered in point pattern about the wrist, and built with teardrops behind actions. Brass oval at toe line, probably post factory, as the work is a bit crude for Purdey factory. Stock terminates in a black line spacer and a Pachmayr basketweave recoil pad. In a canvas slip-wrapped leather motor case, with Purdey trade label in lid, and containing accessories comprising a 2 piece cleaning rod, walnut handle with female threaded head, currently fit with a brass brush, key, Purdey and Sons branded Selvyt cloth, and pair Purdey snapcaps. CONDITION: Very good, retaining the vast majority of the factory bluing on barrels with period wear throughout, most noticeable an area of silvering scratches ahead of forearm. Forearm very good, somewhat dry, with some minor impressions and handling marks, but free of cracks or chips. Actioncase colors are very good, silvering at edges and carry areas, approximately 50%. Stock is very good with finish added to restore luster, and some handling marks and impressions throughout. Mechanically fine, bores are very good with some minor frosting, ejectors are strong and in time. Canvas slip has some tearing but is complete and present, case is likewise complete with some age related distress, but good+. Accessories: Case, Accessories Barrel Length: 30" Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .031 (R) .034 Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: (L) .042 (R) .022 Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: 2 - 3/8"- FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: 12 Gauge Internal Bore Diameter: (BOTH) .731 Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2", cast slightly off for a RH shooter Manufacturer: J. Purdey & Sons Model: Best Serial Number: 26620 Weight: 7 lbs 3.5oz

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(M) E.J. CHURCHILL IMPERIAL 20 GAUGE OVER/UNDER SHOTGUN WITH ENGRAVING BY POWELL.

Lot # 1356 (Sale Order: 215 of 324)      

30" monobloc barrels ft with a solid matte rib with brass bead front sight, and engraved with a sprig of acanthus at rear and "IMPERIAL" over the bloc. Left side over chamber with "E.J. Churchill (Gunmakers)", right with "London · England". Barrel flats with 2004 proofs for a nitro proved 20 gauge with 3" chambers at 1200 BAR; nominal 15.8 IBD proofs on right side of barrels, ahead of bolster. Underside of bottom tube with serial number. Nicely figured walnut forearm with reinforced Anson plunger release, and checkered in a point pattern with mullered borders, engraved on exterior iron with acanthus scroll and floral bouquets. Interior case colored and fire blued with matching serial number. Boss style trigger plate action with British CP proofs on wings, decorative sideplates, with beaded bolster, engraved with a single bouquet of florals with accenting scrollwork, "E.J. Churchill" in a ribbon with flanking acanthus at "bar", and traditionally decorated "hinge pins". Underside engraved en suite with "IMPERIAL" designation. Engraving is signed "A. Powell" abutting trigger guard. Single inertia-driven trigger protected by a short tang trigger guard with extension running to horn pistol grip cap. Automatic safety, with "SAFE" inlaid in gold ahead of slide. Nicely figured walnut stock of a rich orange and brown coloring is checkered about the pistol grip stock with point pattern checkering, and is fit with a checkered butt. CONDITION: Excellent. Barrels retain virtually all of their bluing, starting to plum somewhat, some silvering on bottom tube from assembly and disassembly. Forearm excellent with some minor handling marks; exterior iron is bright while interior has virtually all of the case colors, with some mild silvering towards sharp edge at rear. Interior action with the vast majority of case colors, essentially silver where barrel lumps rub against frame, with exterior bright. Engraving is crisp throughout. Stock excellent with some very minor handling marks. Mechanically fine, bores are excellent, bright and shiny. Ejectors are strong and in time. Barrel Length: 30" Chamber: 3" Choke: (O) Improved Cylinder (U) Modified Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8" Drop at Heel: 1 - 7/8" FFL Status: Modern Gauge: 20 Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2" Manufacturer: E.J. Churchill Model: Imperial Serial Number: 20003 Weight: 6 lbs 8.4zo

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(M) LUCIANO BOSIS WILD EXTRA 12 BORE OVER/UNDER SHOTGUN WITH EXTRA BARREL, CASE, ENGRAVED BY PARRAVI

Lot # 1357 (Sale Order: 216 of 324)      

Circa 2009. A very nice game gun with 2 sets of blued steel barrels one 27” and the other 30”. Both sets of nitro proofed mono-bloc barrels are built with 2 – 3/4” chambers, ejectors, and with mid vent ribs. Top ribs are filed, low profiled, and tapering. Ribs also with round steel front beads. 30” barrel fit with a pair of what appears to be Briley multi chokes. Top of barrel on the 27” set reads “LUCIANO BOSIS BRESCIA. ITALY”. 30” read “LUCIANO BOSIS ITALY”. Barrel flat on 27” reads “0042”, MADE IN ITALY”, “12-70”, “LBOSIS”, “CD” and with Italian proofs. Bottom of 30” barrel reads “R0014”, “MADE IN ITALY”,”12-70”, “CH” and with Italian proofs. Both sets marked “BSA, MILLBROOK”. The coin finished boxlock action with light border scroll and engraved with a brace of flying ducks at bottom. Engraving executed by Parravicini (signed at bottom). Also engraved at bottom is the word “WILD” for the gun's model. In the action block is the number “0042” (serial number), “LBOSIS” and Italian proofs. Gun is built with a single inertia trigger and is non-auto safe. “S” is engraved for safe. Top lever with light scroll engraving and is checkered. Safe slide with border scroll and checkered. Handsome oil finished walnut stock with deep toned figure has a sharp checkered pistol grip is completed by a brown leather covered pad. Game forend with matched nearly full coverage checkering is adorned with a Bulino engraved hunting dog on escutcheon. Forend with Anson styled push button release, scroll engraved pins and exterior iron metal. Interior iron metal engraved “0042”. Gun lives in a “Fabricca d’armi LUCIANO BOSIS” brown leather case with oil bottle, snap caps, key for case cleaning accessories and with an extra set of springs and firing pins in black plastic LUCIANO BOSIS plastic hard case. CONDITION: Excellent. Both sets of barrels retain mostly all of their color and bores are bright. Action, trigger and ejectors are excellent. Stock very good with some slight bruising. Forend very good. Case very good lock may need a little help. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: (A) 27" (B) 30" Barrel Wall Thickness: (A) (O) .036 (U) .032 (B) (BOTH) .037 Chamber: (BOTH) 2 - 3/4" Choke: Briley Tubes Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8" Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/8" FFL Status: Modern Gauge: 12 Gauge Internal Bore Diameter: (A) (BOTH) .728 (B) (BOTH) .731 Length of Pull: 14 - 3/8" Manufacturer: Luciano Bosis Model: Wild Extra Paperwork: Factory specs Serial Number: 0042 Weight: (A) 7 lbs 1 oz (B) 7 lbs 5 oz

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(C) A VERY GOOD GOLDEN AGE PURDEY BEST QUALITY SLE 12 BORE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN.

Lot # 1358 (Sale Order: 217 of 324)      

Circa 1920. 30" chopper lump barrels with a bead front sight on a narrow, concave, smooth rib with Purdey's Audley House address and Joseph Whitworth's fluid steel designation, rear most section of rib with very small acanthus scrollwork, and stiff leaf engraving at the breech. Barrel flats with British Nitro proofs for a 12 gauge at 1 - 1/8 oz of shot, 2- 3/4" chambers, at 3 - 1/4 tons and nominal .729 IBD. "CHOKE" ahead of left tube flat, both tubes with serial numbers on underside, and "CA" barrel maker initials on left barrel. "54361" and "54362" tube numbers on either side of forearm loop. Splinter tip forearm with reinforced Anson plunger release, checkered in point pattern and engraved with florals and scroll on exterior iron. Interior iron with serial number, and engraved floral, and actioner's initials "JT". Sidelocks engraved with classic Purdey house rose and scroll, with two central bouquets accented by scrollwork, signed "J. Purdey & Sons" on the bottom of each plate. Cocking indicators. Single mechanical trigger protected by a flat bottom trigger guard with long tang engraved with scroll and serial number. Automatic safety with "SAFE" inlaid in gold ahead of slide. Nicely figured walnut stock constructed with teardrops behind locks, point pattern checkering with mullered borders about the English straight grip, silver oval at toe line, and English style pigskin wrapped recoil pad with covered screws. CONDITION: Barrels with the vast majority of a well executed reblack, with some minor handling marks, a few very fine pits under the bluing. Action is essentially bright metal throughout with some flashes of trace colors in the most protected areas, with some areas of mossing and oil staining. Stocks good with handling marks and impressions throughout. Forearm with a notable impression on left side, left side of comb with a few heavier impressions. Mechanically fine, ejectors are strong and in time, bores are very good with some very minor frosting. Barrel Length: 30" Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .023 (R) .024 Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: (L) .013 (R) .008 Drop at Comb: 1 - 5/8" Drop at Heel: 2" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: 12 Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .737 (R) .734 Length of Pull: 14 - 1/4", cast off for a right handed shooter Manufacturer: Purdey Model: Best SLE Serial Number: 22520 Weight: 6 lbs 12.5oz
Circa 1920. 30" chopper lump barrels with a bead front sight on a narrow, concave, smooth rib with Purdey's Audley House address and Joseph Whitworth's fluid steel design...moreation, rear most section of rib with very small acanthus scrollwork, and stiff leaf engraving at the breech. Barrel flats with British Nitro proofs for a 12 gauge at 1 - 1/8 oz of shot, 2- 3/4" chambers, at 3 - 1/4 tons and nominal .729 IBD. "CHOKE" ahead of left tube flat, both tubes with serial numbers on underside, and "CA" barrel maker initials on left barrel. "54361" and "54362" tube numbers on either side of forearm loop. Splinter tip forearm with reinforced Anson plunger release, checkered in point pattern and engraved with florals and scroll on exterior iron. Interior iron with serial number, and engraved floral, and actioner's initials "JT". Sidelocks engraved with classic Purdey house rose and scroll, with two central bouquets accented by scrollwork, signed "J. Purdey & Sons" on the bottom of each plate. Cocking indicators. Single mechanical trigger protected by a flat bottom trigger guard with long tang engraved with scroll and serial number. Automatic safety with "SAFE" inlaid in gold ahead of slide. Nicely figured walnut stock constructed with teardrops behind locks, point pattern checkering with mullered borders about the English straight grip, silver oval at toe line, and English style pigskin wrapped recoil pad with covered screws. CONDITION: Barrels with the vast majority of a well executed reblack, with some minor handling marks, a few very fine pits under the bluing. Action is essentially bright metal throughout with some flashes of trace colors in the most protected areas, with some areas of mossing and oil staining. Stocks good with handling marks and impressions throughout. Forearm with a notable impression on left side, left side of comb with a few heavier impressions. Mechanically fine, ejectors are strong and in time, bores are very good with some very minor frosting. Barrel Length: 30" Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .023 (R) .024 Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: (L) .013 (R) .008 Drop at Comb: 1 - 5/8" Drop at Heel: 2" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: 12 Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .737 (R) .734 Length of Pull: 14 - 1/4", cast off for a right handed shooter Manufacturer: Purdey Model: Best SLE Serial Number: 22520 Weight: 6 lbs 12.5oz

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(M) EXQUISITE STEVE KELLY ENGRAVED JAMES PURDEY & SONS 12 GAUGE OVER/UNDER SHOTGUN WITH CASE.

Lot # 1359 (Sale Order: 218 of 324)      

(Circa 2001). Chopper lump barrels with modern British nitro proofs that indicate manufacture circa 2001 (proofs for 2001 and 2004), as a 12 gauge with 3" chambers, a nominal 18.5 IBD in both barrels, and at 1200 BAR. Solid stippled rib fit with a steel bead forebead, engraved "J. Purdey & Sons. London" on left side of top tube. Bottom tube with serial number, and action flat facet with "78213/4" tube numbers. Fit for Briley chokes, top is currently Light Mod, bottom is Improved Cylinder. Slim game forearm is fit with an Anson plunger release on a reinforced forearm tip, external iron and screws engraved with florals on a stippled ground, with bottom lip engraved 'PURDEY" in a ribbon. Interior iron with matching serial numbers. Sidelocks engraved with almost complete coverage of outstanding rolling floral scroll, with "J. PURDEY & SONS" in a ribbon on slightly raised sections of bolsters, and fit with gold line cocking indicators. Interior of action with "(Crown) / CP" proof. Single non-selective mechanical trigger protected by a right-rolled trigger guard with case colored interior and trigger guard. Engraving signed "S. J. Kelly" abutting trigger guard for Stephen Kelly, foremost among Purdey's house engravers. Interestingly, trigger and interior of trigger guard are case colored, but exterior is polished bright. Long tang runs to pistol grip cap, both of which are engraved en suite. Non-auto safety with "SAFE" engraved ahead of tab. Checkered about the wrist in a point pattern, and inset at the toe line with a vanity plate engraved "JSD". Nicely figured smokey-grained walnut is capped by a leather-wrapped recoil pad with covered screws. Housed in a leather-wrapped case with wine colored interior, James Purdey trade label in lid, and containing accessories comprising 2 piece cleaning rod, snap caps, Purdey oil bottle, wallet with brush, jag, and mop, and horn striker pot with spare strikers in a paper packet numbered to the gun. CONDITION: Excellent, showing very little evidence of use. Barrels with virtually all of their factory bluing with some minor thinning over chambers. Stocks excellent with some handling marks and use marks from the field, most offensive a small rub on left side of forearm tip. Locks are excellent with crisp engraving, some minor oil staining and small areas of cleaned oxidation under bars. Mechanically fine, bores are excellent with minor haloing and signs of use, ejectors are fine and in time. Case excellent. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 28" Barrel Wall Thickness: (O) .034 (U) .035 Chamber: 3" Choke: Briley Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8" Drop at Heel: 1 - 7/8" FFL Status: Modern Gauge: 12 Bore Internal Bore Diameter: (O) .727 (U) .725 Length of Pull: 14 - 3/4" Manufacturer: James Purdey & Sons Model: Best O/U Serial Number: 29988 Weight: 7 lbs 4.5oz
(Circa 2001). Chopper lump barrels with modern British nitro proofs that indicate manufacture circa 2001 (proofs for 2001 and 2004), as a 12 gauge with 3" chambers, a nom...moreinal 18.5 IBD in both barrels, and at 1200 BAR. Solid stippled rib fit with a steel bead forebead, engraved "J. Purdey & Sons. London" on left side of top tube. Bottom tube with serial number, and action flat facet with "78213/4" tube numbers. Fit for Briley chokes, top is currently Light Mod, bottom is Improved Cylinder. Slim game forearm is fit with an Anson plunger release on a reinforced forearm tip, external iron and screws engraved with florals on a stippled ground, with bottom lip engraved 'PURDEY" in a ribbon. Interior iron with matching serial numbers. Sidelocks engraved with almost complete coverage of outstanding rolling floral scroll, with "J. PURDEY & SONS" in a ribbon on slightly raised sections of bolsters, and fit with gold line cocking indicators. Interior of action with "(Crown) / CP" proof. Single non-selective mechanical trigger protected by a right-rolled trigger guard with case colored interior and trigger guard. Engraving signed "S. J. Kelly" abutting trigger guard for Stephen Kelly, foremost among Purdey's house engravers. Interestingly, trigger and interior of trigger guard are case colored, but exterior is polished bright. Long tang runs to pistol grip cap, both of which are engraved en suite. Non-auto safety with "SAFE" engraved ahead of tab. Checkered about the wrist in a point pattern, and inset at the toe line with a vanity plate engraved "JSD". Nicely figured smokey-grained walnut is capped by a leather-wrapped recoil pad with covered screws. Housed in a leather-wrapped case with wine colored interior, James Purdey trade label in lid, and containing accessories comprising 2 piece cleaning rod, snap caps, Purdey oil bottle, wallet with brush, jag, and mop, and horn striker pot with spare strikers in a paper packet numbered to the gun. CONDITION: Excellent, showing very little evidence of use. Barrels with virtually all of their factory bluing with some minor thinning over chambers. Stocks excellent with some handling marks and use marks from the field, most offensive a small rub on left side of forearm tip. Locks are excellent with crisp engraving, some minor oil staining and small areas of cleaned oxidation under bars. Mechanically fine, bores are excellent with minor haloing and signs of use, ejectors are fine and in time. Case excellent. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 28" Barrel Wall Thickness: (O) .034 (U) .035 Chamber: 3" Choke: Briley Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8" Drop at Heel: 1 - 7/8" FFL Status: Modern Gauge: 12 Bore Internal Bore Diameter: (O) .727 (U) .725 Length of Pull: 14 - 3/4" Manufacturer: James Purdey & Sons Model: Best O/U Serial Number: 29988 Weight: 7 lbs 4.5oz

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(M) HOLLAND & HOLLAND OVER AND UNDER ROYAL DELUXE 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN

Lot # 1360 (Sale Order: 219 of 324)      

Circa 2011. A virtually new sporting game gun by the famous London maker with 30” rust blued steel barrels. Barrels are nicely fit with 2 – 3/4” chambers, ejectors, and with Briley thin walled multi chokes. Top rib is three quarter filed and reads “HOLLAND & HOLLAND. LONDON” near the breech. Rib fit with a round steel front bead sight. Bottom of barrels are stamped with London nitro proofs “LP / 11”, “12”, ”70MM”, and “H&H NY NY”. The coin finished side lock action is adorned with hand engraved Holland’s deluxe acanthus leaf pattern. Both lockplates are engraved “HOLLAND & HOLLAND". The action is built with Holland’s patent hand detachable locks, gold lined cocking indicators, engraved and checkered non-automatic safety slide, and scroll engraved and left side checkered top lever. Bottom action is engraved “MODEL DE LUXE”. The single inertia smooth bladed trigger is protected by a foliate scroll engraved, right side rolled trigger guard extending to an engraved bottom strap with the serial number gold-inlaid. The rich honey colored walnut stock with smokey grain has been built with a round knob pistol hand grip with hand checkering, drop points, gold stock oval engraved “J.S.D.” in shaded block along the buttstocks toe line and finished by a black leather covered recoil pad. Game forend with matched checkering has a checkered Anson styled push button release, engraved escutcheon and engraved exterior iron metal. Internal iron metal is coin finished with serial number engraved. Gun and barrels live in the maker’s green ABS case with “HOLLAND & HOLLAND LONDON” on the exterior top. Case comes with 4 extra chokes, cleaning accessories and snap caps. CONDITION: Excellent. Barrels with lots of remaining black plumy color. Bores are bright and shiny. Action, triggers and ejectors are excellent. Stock and forend both excellent. Case is very good. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 30" Barrel Wall Thickness: (O) .038 (U) .039 Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: Briley Tubes Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8" Drop at Heel: 1 - 7/8" FFL Status: Modern Gauge: 12 Bore Internal Bore Diameter: (BOTH) .729 Length of Pull: 14 - 9/16" Manufacturer: Holland & Holland Model: Deluxe Serial Number: 51293 Weight: 7 lbs 13 oz

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(C) BOSS & CO. OVER/UNDER 12 BORE SHOTGUN.

Lot # 1361 (Sale Order: 220 of 324)      

Circa 1953. A best quality over and under game gun with 27" nitro proofed shiny blued barrels. Barrels with ejectors and 2 - 1/2" chambers. Barrels have been built with no top rib and a round brass front bead sight. Barrels with reversed chokes, with Improved Cylinder on top, and Modified on bottom. Barrel flats marked "2 1/2". Top barrel on right reads "Boss & Co.", London proofs for 1 1/8". Left side of barrel reads "41 ALBEMARLE STREET, PICCADILLY, LONDON .W.". Top of barrel at breech with gold inlay "2". Side lock action with approximately 65% case colors is engraved with Boss & Co. traditional scroll and rose bouquets. The Boss patented single trigger (triple pull) is protected by a blacked right hand rolled edge trigger guard that extends through a long bottom strap. Trigger guard and bottom strap are engraved with scrolls. Bottom strap with serial number. Trigger plate ahead of trigger guard is engraved "BOSS PATENT No 11278". Blacked scroll engraved top lever with gold inlay "2". Gun is auto safe and "SAFE" is in gold. Action bolsters are engraved "PATENT No. 3307 1909". Best quality dark honey colored walnut stock with nice figuring is built with a finely checkered English straight hand grip, gold oval and black leather covered recoil pad. Gun with matched checkered splinter game forend. Forend with Anson push button release. The gun is complete with case and all accessories. Gun lives in a lightweight toe under leather case. Newer case with white paper trade label, snap caps, cleaning rod, square oil bottle and cleaning equipment. CONDITION: Very good. Barrels with mostly all of their original color with a slight bit of frosting and handling marks. Single trigger action and ejectors are sound. Stock and forend both very good with light handling marks. Case good with handling marks. Note: This serial number is listed on page 326 of the Boss & Co. 2nd Edition book as part of a composed pair with gun serial number 8678. Accessories: Leather Case and Cleaning Accessories Barrel Length: 27" Barrel Wall Thickness: (BOTH) .025 Chamber: 2 - 1/2" Choke: (O) .011 (U) .021 Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: 2 - 3/16" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: 12 Bore Internal Bore Diameter: (O) .735 (U) .736 Length of Pull: 15 - 3/16" Manufacturer: Boss & Co. Model: Over Under Serial Number: 8928 Weight: 6 Lbs. 8 oz.
Circa 1953. A best quality over and under game gun with 27" nitro proofed shiny blued barrels. Barrels with ejectors and 2 - 1/2" chambers. Barrels have been built with n...moreo top rib and a round brass front bead sight. Barrels with reversed chokes, with Improved Cylinder on top, and Modified on bottom. Barrel flats marked "2 1/2". Top barrel on right reads "Boss & Co.", London proofs for 1 1/8". Left side of barrel reads "41 ALBEMARLE STREET, PICCADILLY, LONDON .W.". Top of barrel at breech with gold inlay "2". Side lock action with approximately 65% case colors is engraved with Boss & Co. traditional scroll and rose bouquets. The Boss patented single trigger (triple pull) is protected by a blacked right hand rolled edge trigger guard that extends through a long bottom strap. Trigger guard and bottom strap are engraved with scrolls. Bottom strap with serial number. Trigger plate ahead of trigger guard is engraved "BOSS PATENT No 11278". Blacked scroll engraved top lever with gold inlay "2". Gun is auto safe and "SAFE" is in gold. Action bolsters are engraved "PATENT No. 3307 1909". Best quality dark honey colored walnut stock with nice figuring is built with a finely checkered English straight hand grip, gold oval and black leather covered recoil pad. Gun with matched checkered splinter game forend. Forend with Anson push button release. The gun is complete with case and all accessories. Gun lives in a lightweight toe under leather case. Newer case with white paper trade label, snap caps, cleaning rod, square oil bottle and cleaning equipment. CONDITION: Very good. Barrels with mostly all of their original color with a slight bit of frosting and handling marks. Single trigger action and ejectors are sound. Stock and forend both very good with light handling marks. Case good with handling marks. Note: This serial number is listed on page 326 of the Boss & Co. 2nd Edition book as part of a composed pair with gun serial number 8678. Accessories: Leather Case and Cleaning Accessories Barrel Length: 27" Barrel Wall Thickness: (BOTH) .025 Chamber: 2 - 1/2" Choke: (O) .011 (U) .021 Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: 2 - 3/16" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: 12 Bore Internal Bore Diameter: (O) .735 (U) .736 Length of Pull: 15 - 3/16" Manufacturer: Boss & Co. Model: Over Under Serial Number: 8928 Weight: 6 Lbs. 8 oz.

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(M) LUCIANO BOSIS WILD SIDEPLATE ROUND BODY 20 BORE OVER UNDER SHOTGUN WITH FINE ORNAMENTAL SCROLL E

Lot # 1362 (Sale Order: 221 of 324)      

Circa 2017 per factory paperwork, proofed for 2016 on barrels. 28" monobloc barrels with raised, solid rib with steel bead and hand-cut matting. Left side of top barrel with "LUCIANO BOSIS ITALY" ahead of joint. Under the forearm are modern Italian proofs for a 20 gauge with a nominal 15.8 IBD, nitro proofed, and imported by Cole Inc. Factory fit for Briley chokes. Game forearm with thin forearm tip engraved with acanthus scroll, Bosis crest, and teardrop. Point pattern checkering, iron with finely cut scroll on a blackened background, interwoven with florals. Interior iron with matching serial number. Round body action with near full coverage of scroll and florals en suite with "Luciano Bosis" inlaid in gold on both sides of body, and Bosis crest in gold on bottom of action. Signed "G.S. Pedretti" at trigger guard, the dual signature of father and son engraving team Giancarlo and Stefano Pedretti, two of Italy's finest master engravers. Trigger guard and long tang engraved en suite with serial number inlaid in gold. Other features include single non-selective trigger and non-automatic safety. Nicely figured Turkish walnut with gold oval along toeline with "JSD" initials, pistol grip with skeleton buttcap engraved en suite, and skeleton buttplate engraved en suite. Central screw also has gold rim. This gun is not steel proofed. In Luciano Bosis leather wrapped case with wine-colored lining, French fit for the gun, and compartments with pair snapcaps, 2 piece cleaning rod, brush and mop, and a spare set of sears and strikers. With extra chokes: 2 Modified and Cylinder, with Improved Cylinder in top barrel and Skeet in bottom barrel currently installed. With copies factory specs and guarantee, with the original owner's name redacted. CONDITION: Excellent, NOS or equivalent with only a few extremely minor marks from handling throughout. Barrels with virtually all of their bluing, some thinning to silver visible at joint. Stocks excellent with some minor handling marks. Action excellent, engraving is crisp and masterfully cut. Mechanically fine, bores are excellent with some very minor frosting ahead of chambers; it is distinctly possible that this gun was test fired only. Case and accessories excellent with some normal handling marks, one noted indentation on top of lid. Accessories: Case, Extra choke tubes Barrel Length: 28" Chamber: 3" Choke: Briley Tubes Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8" Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/8" FFL Status: Modern Gauge: 20 Length of Pull: 14 - 3/8 Manufacturer: Luciano Bosis Model: Wild Sideplate Paperwork: Factory Specs Serial Number: V015 Weight: 6 lbs 15 oz
Circa 2017 per factory paperwork, proofed for 2016 on barrels. 28" monobloc barrels with raised, solid rib with steel bead and hand-cut matting. Left side of top barrel w...moreith "LUCIANO BOSIS ITALY" ahead of joint. Under the forearm are modern Italian proofs for a 20 gauge with a nominal 15.8 IBD, nitro proofed, and imported by Cole Inc. Factory fit for Briley chokes. Game forearm with thin forearm tip engraved with acanthus scroll, Bosis crest, and teardrop. Point pattern checkering, iron with finely cut scroll on a blackened background, interwoven with florals. Interior iron with matching serial number. Round body action with near full coverage of scroll and florals en suite with "Luciano Bosis" inlaid in gold on both sides of body, and Bosis crest in gold on bottom of action. Signed "G.S. Pedretti" at trigger guard, the dual signature of father and son engraving team Giancarlo and Stefano Pedretti, two of Italy's finest master engravers. Trigger guard and long tang engraved en suite with serial number inlaid in gold. Other features include single non-selective trigger and non-automatic safety. Nicely figured Turkish walnut with gold oval along toeline with "JSD" initials, pistol grip with skeleton buttcap engraved en suite, and skeleton buttplate engraved en suite. Central screw also has gold rim. This gun is not steel proofed. In Luciano Bosis leather wrapped case with wine-colored lining, French fit for the gun, and compartments with pair snapcaps, 2 piece cleaning rod, brush and mop, and a spare set of sears and strikers. With extra chokes: 2 Modified and Cylinder, with Improved Cylinder in top barrel and Skeet in bottom barrel currently installed. With copies factory specs and guarantee, with the original owner's name redacted. CONDITION: Excellent, NOS or equivalent with only a few extremely minor marks from handling throughout. Barrels with virtually all of their bluing, some thinning to silver visible at joint. Stocks excellent with some minor handling marks. Action excellent, engraving is crisp and masterfully cut. Mechanically fine, bores are excellent with some very minor frosting ahead of chambers; it is distinctly possible that this gun was test fired only. Case and accessories excellent with some normal handling marks, one noted indentation on top of lid. Accessories: Case, Extra choke tubes Barrel Length: 28" Chamber: 3" Choke: Briley Tubes Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8" Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/8" FFL Status: Modern Gauge: 20 Length of Pull: 14 - 3/8 Manufacturer: Luciano Bosis Model: Wild Sideplate Paperwork: Factory Specs Serial Number: V015 Weight: 6 lbs 15 oz

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(M) PERAZZI MX28 SC3 28 GAUGE OVER/UNDER SHOTGUN WITH CASE.

Lot # 1363 (Sale Order: 222 of 324)      

Circa 2015. A virtually new Italian boxlock sporting game gun with 30” barrels and 2 – 3/4” chambers. Barrels have ejectors, Perazzi screw in chokes, low profiled machined vent rib, and small round front bead sight. Barrel wings read “PERAZZI BRESCIA MADE IN ITALY” on left and “IMPORTER – PERAZZI USA AZUSA-CA”. Barrel flat reads “154159”, "SC3", "2015", and with Italian proofs. Barrel bottom stamped “28-70”. Barrels also built with ventilated mid rib and stamped “13,9” and "KG1.270” and 13,9”. Case colored boxlock action with golden birds flying (pheasant, quail and duck) over fields and pond. Action is built with single inertia golden trigger, top slide safe, barrel selector and black engraved and pierced top lever. Top lever also adorned with a Gold crown. “S” in gold. Safe slide is blacked, engraved, and checkered. Gun is non-auto safe. Engraving is by “C. Art” as engraved alongside trigger. Trigger is protected by a small black floral engraved trigger guard. European walnut stock with smoky figure is built with slender Prince of Wales styled grip and checkered butt. Top of action walls are stamped “MX28 SC3” and “154159”. Game forend with full length matched checkering and Deeley-styled latch release. Releae and exterior iron metal is blacked and with scroll engraving. Interior also with serial number on metal and wood. Gun lives in brown Perazzi plastic and leather ABS case. Case with manual, snap caps, paperwork and sleeve. CODNITION: As new. Barrels excellent inside and out. Action, trigger and ejectors all excellent. Stock and forend excellent. Case very good. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 30" Barrel Wall Thickness: (O) .043 (U) .042 Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: Perazzi Tubes Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/8" FFL Status: Modern Gauge: 28 Bore Internal Bore Diameter: (BOTH) .548 Length of Pull: 14 - 3/4" Manufacturer: Perazzi Model: MX28 Serial Number: 154159 Weight: 6 lbs 6 oz

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(C) FRANZ SODIA FULLY ENGRAVED OVER UNDER GAME GUN SET, WITH 28 AND .410 SHOTGUN BARRELS AND .30-06

Lot # 1364 (Sale Order: 223 of 324)      

Circa 1975. A great combination gun and rifle. Blued Boehler steel barrels all measure 26 -1/4” and are built with ejectors. (A&B) Shotgun barrels are also built with ramped machine filed ventilated ribs and have white round front bead sights. (C) Rifle barrel built with machine filed 1/4 rib with standing rear sight and ramped front blade sight. All ribs read “FRANZ SODIA, FERLACH”. Bottom of (A/28) barrel marked with ”28/70”, “BOHLER * RASANT”, “20167”, Proofs and “1660.75”. Bottom of (B/410) “410/76”, “BOHLER * RASANT”, “20167”, proofs, and “1659.75”. (C/.30-06) with “BOHLER * RASANT”, “20167”, proofs, and “1658.75”. Barrels are all fit with a 3 piece forend (one bottom piece for all 3). Silver / grey patina side lock action with full coverage game scene and scroll engraved. Right lock engraved with stag and doe in wood. Left lock with hunting dogs in field after pheasant. Bottom action with a single flying duck off water/grass and with “FRANZ SODIA, FERLACH” in banner above. Action fit with double Kursten locking mechanism, disk set strikers and double triggers. Action with view window on right lock plate and cocking indicator on left. Top lever is blacked, engraved, and checkered. Slide safe is checkered. Double triggers are protected by a horn guard that extends to a full length bottom strap. Action and stock with full length steel engraved top strap. Gun is non-auto safe. “S” engraved for safe. Dark straight grained European walnut stock with checkered pistol hand grip has a steel grip cap, cheeckpiece, vacant oval, and finished with a thin horn serrated butt plate. Gun comes in oak and leather case with brass corners and a pair of .410 snap caps. Inner lid with paper “FRANZ SODIA” case label. CONDITION: Very good. Barrels retain mostly all of their original blue and bores are all good. Action, triggers and ejectors work well to test. Stock and forends good with some handling marks. Case is good with some light handling marks. Accessories: Case with 3 barrels and tools Barrel Length: 26" Barrel Wall Thickness: (A/28) (O) .033 (U) .030 (B/.410)(BOTH) .058 Chamber: (A/28) 2 - 3/4" (B/.410) 3" Choke: (A/28) (O) .005 (IC) (U) .006 (IC) (B/.410) (O) .000 (U) .000 Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8" Drop at Heel: 2 - 3/8" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: (A) 28 Gauge (B) .410 (C) .30-06 Internal Bore Diameter: (A/28) (O) .552 (U) .555 (B/.410) (O) .408 (U) .409 Length of Pull: 14 - 1/16" Manufacturer: Franz Sodia Model: O/U Serial Number: 20167 Weight: (A/28) 6 lbs 12 oz (B/.410) 7 lbs 6 oz (C/.30-06) 8 lbs 3 oz

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(M) LEBEAU COURALLY SLE 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN, TWO BARREL SET, WITH CASE.

Lot # 1365 (Sale Order: 224 of 324)      

Circa 1984. A Belgium custom-made game gun with blacked 30” chopper lump barrels. Barrels with ejectors and 3” chambers. Barrels are fit with machined tapered ribs and round brass front bead sights. The number 2 barrel is marked in gold on rib at breech. Barrels read “AUG. LEBEAU-COURALLY A LIEGE” on right and “W.L. MOORE & CO WESTLAKE VLG CA” on left. Bottom ribs stamped with serial number. Barrel flats are marked with Belgium nitro proof, "1Kg855", "12-76", and "AUG. LEBEAU, FABI A LIEGE". The coin finished side lock action is built with a hidden 3rd fastener, disk set strikers, gold cocking indicators, nitre blued double triggers (front articulated), floral scroll engraved and checkered top lever, and engraved and checkered safety slide. Action is handsomely engraved with scrolls and flower bouquets. Fences are chisel engraved with leaves and stippling. Gun is non-auto safe and “S” for safe is in gold. Triggers are protected by a floral scroll engraved coin finished trigger guard, which extends to a long bottom strap with serial number. The dark honey colored walnut stock has been built with an English straight hand fine checkered grip, drop points, and finished by a brown rubber recoil pad. Splinter forend with matched checkering has a checkered Anson styled push button release, engraved escutcheon, and engraved exterior iron metal. Internal iron metal is case hardened with serial number stamped. Gun and barrels live in canvas case with black and gold "AUG. LEBEAU COURALLY" case label. CONDITION: Good. Barrels with lots of remaining black color with some areas showing signs of light corrosion. Bores are very good and bright. Action, triggers and ejectors are very good. Some areas with light bits of corrosion. Stock and forend both very good with some areas showing evidence of light corrosion to metal parts. Case is very good with slight signs of use and storage. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: (BOTH) 29 - 7/8" Barrel Wall Thickness: (A/1) (L) .057 (R) .058 (B/2) (L) .058 (R) .055 Chamber: (BOTH) 3" Choke: (A/1) (L) .022 (Modified) (R) .009 (Improved Cylinder) (B/2) (L) .035 (Full) (R) .022 (Modified) Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: 2" FFL Status: Modern Gauge: (BOTH) 12 Internal Bore Diameter: (A/1) (BOTH) .729 (R) (L) .728 (R) .729 Length of Pull: 14 - 3/8" Manufacturer: Lebeau Courally Model: SLE Serial Number: 45057 Weight: (BOTH) 8 lbs 2 oz

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(A) PAIR OF JAMES PURDEY & SONS 12 GAUGE BAR-IN-WOOD SIDE BY SIDE HAMMER GUNS IN MOTOR CASE.

Lot # 1366 (Sale Order: 225 of 324)      

Circa 1878. A vintage and nice pair of bar-in-wood non-rebounding hammer game guns with 28” blued, sleeved barrels. Barrels have been designated with 2 – 1/2” chambers and extractors. Barrels ribs are tapering, concave with small round brass front bead sights and read “J. PURDEY & SONS. 314 1/2 OXFORD STREET, LONDON.” Barrels ribs are inlaid with gold Roman numerals “I” and “II” at breech. Barrel flats are stamped "SLEEVED", "2 1/2”, "NITRO PROOF", "12 / C", ".729" and "1 1/8". The number “I” gun has both London and Birmingham proofs while “II” only has the Birmingham proof. Number “I” gun lump is stamped “JP” and the number “II” is stamped “J.A”. Bright and shiny case colored actions are with lots of new color are adorned with scrolls, floral gold inlay on hammers and action bar has “J. PURDEY & SONS” in gold. Blacked top levers have been engraved with matching scroll patterns and are numbered “I” and “II”. Bottom of action with “J. PURDEY & SONS LONDON” in circle around engraved screw just ahead of trigger guard. Case hardened double triggers with hinged front trigger(s) are protected by a blacked floral scroll engraved trigger guard which extends through a to full length scroll engraved bottom strap and with gold inlay of the guns serial numbers “10350” and “10351”. Brown and smoky straight grained walnut stocks with finely checkered English straight hand grips have small golden ovals and are finished with checkered butts. Matching splinter forends with case hardened, checkered, and engraved Anson push releases. Case colored escutcheons are number “I” and “II” in gold. Interior iron metal is case color hardened with engraved screws and serial numbers. Guns travel in a James Purdey & Sons makers motor case with canvas outer. Interior case lid with small black "JAMES PURDEY & SONS" case label and storage instruction card. Case supplied with wooden cleaning rod and cleaning accessories. CONDITION: Excellent as restored. Barrels are excellent with bright bores and re-proofs. Actions are excellent. Stocks and forends are excellent with light handling or storage marks. Case is very good with evidence and signs of use. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: (BOTH) 28" Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .026 (R) .033 (L) .038 (R) .037 Chamber: (BOTH) 2 - 1/2" Choke: (L) .032 (Full) (R).039 (Full) (L) .023 (Modified) (R) .009 (Imp. Cyl) Drop at Comb: (BOTH) 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: (BOTH) 2" FFL Status: Antique Gauge: (BOTH) 12 Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .733 (R) .734 (BOTH) .730 Length of Pull: (BOTH) 14 - 3/8" Manufacturer: (BOTH) J. Purdey & Sons Model: (BOTH) Hammer Serial Number: (A) 10350 (B) 10351 Weight: 6 lbs 7 oz

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