Auction No. 111 Featuring Fine Collectible Arms
Saturday, August 27, 2016 | 9:00 AM Eastern
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Auction No. 111 Featuring Fine Collectible Arms
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This sale by Amoskeag Auction Company features over 1000 lots of rare and historic firearms. View the entire catalog here.
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Colt Python Target Model Revolver
Lot # 1 (Sale Order: 1 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 4,000
serial #VA3019, 38 Special, 8" full lug barrel with an excellent bright bore. This beautiful revolver retains about 99% original blue with a very light turn ring and small but shallow scratch on the sideplate. The checkered walnut factory grips with gold Colt medallions rate excellent. This 1980's made gun features Colt adjustable black blade Accro rear sight, black ramp front sight and is marked "Python Target" on the side of the barrel. The gun includes an original woodgrain Styrofoam insert factory box that is correctly end labeled and numbered to the gun, paperwork and hang tag. This lovely gun appears to be unfired and with just under 3500 blue target models produced, this gun will be highly sought after by collectors and Python enthusiasts. (87810-2) {MODERN}
Smith & Wesson Model 53 Centerfire Magnum Revolver
Lot # 2 (Sale Order: 2 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 1,200High Estimate: 1,800
serial #K443303, 22 Remington Jet / 22 LR, 6" pinned barrel with an excellent bore. This four screw revolver retains about 99% original blue with a turn ring on the cylinder, faint high edge wear and a few minor oxidation blemishes. The standard trigger and standard hammer with selector retain bold case-hardened colors with a few minor operational marks. The diamond checkered walnut factory target grips with silver S&W medallions rate excellent. This revolver features black blade micro adjustable factory rear sight and Baughman ramp front sight. The revolver includes a factory box that is correctly end labeled and numbered to the gun and (6) steel 22 LR chamber inserts in excellent condition. (87790-14) {C&R}
Winchester Pre '64 Model 70 Featherweight Bolt Action Rifle
Lot # 3 (Sale Order: 3 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 1,000High Estimate: 1,500
serial #567023, 270 Win, 22" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel retains 99% original blue finish displaying just a few extremely light handling marks. The receiver retains 99% original matte finish displaying some light marks from a previously mounted scope; the correct factory proof marks are present. The bolt body remains bright and the handle retains 98% original blue; the bolt is numbered to the gun. The floorplate and triggerguard retain 96% original blue finish having just a few light scratches. The checkered walnut Monte Carlo pistolgrip stock rates excellent displaying just a few extremely light scratches handling marks. The rifle is fitted with its original hooded front sight and white diamond folding leaf rear. This is a lovely Featherweight that was manufactured in 1963. (177843-11) {C&R}
Winchester Pre '64 Model 70 Featherweight Bolt Action Rifle
Lot # 4 (Sale Order: 4 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 1,000High Estimate: 1,500
serial #567560, .243 Win, 22" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel retains 99% plus original blue finish displaying a faint handling mark here and there. The receiver retains 99% original matte black finish displaying just a few light marks from a previously mounted scope; the correct factory proof marks are present. The bolt body remains bright showing some light operational wear and the handle retains 99% original blue finish; the bolt is correctly numbered to the gun. The floorplate and triggerguard retain 97-98% evenly thinning original blue finish. The checkered walnut Monte Carlo stock rates excellent with the exception of having a few light handling marks. The buttstock is fitted with its original checkered hard rubber buttplate. The rifle is fitted with its original hooded front sight and white diamond leaf rear. Included is a set of Buehler 1" scope rings and base. A really attractive featherweight manufactured in 1963. (177843-13) {C&R}
Superb Remington Rolling Block No. 1 Sporting Rifle
Lot # 5 (Sale Order: 5 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 2,500High Estimate: 3,500
Description Update (8/19/16): Casting flaw on left side of breech.
serial #5388, 40-70, 26" octagon barrel with a bright minty bore. This is a very crisp rolling block rifle. The barrel bears the proper "E. REMINGTON & SONS ILION N.Y." address and retains 90% plus original blue with loss mostly on the left flat above forend where metal has turned to a mellow brown patina, the balance of the wear is subtle thinning and high edge wear. The action retains 95% strong original color case-hardened finish with one old scratch on the right side of action which has taken on a gray brown patina. The breechblock and hammer retain 95% strong original blue finish. The plain walnut buttstock and forend rate excellent plus with crisp edges and perhaps 97% original finish remaining. The iron forend cap shows 95% original color case-hardened finish, the buttplate perhaps 90%. The rifle is sighted with standard factory sporting sights. This is a very high condition rolling block sporting rifle which has been very well cared for for the last 140 years. Investment quality. (17863-22) {ANTIQUE}
serial #5388, 40-70, 26" octagon barrel with a bright minty bore. This is a very crisp rolling block rifle. The barrel bears the proper "E. REMINGTON & SONS ILION N.Y." address and retains 90% plus original blue with loss mostly on the left flat above forend where metal has turned to a mellow brown patina, the balance of the wear is subtle thinning and high edge wear. The action retains 95% strong original color case-hardened finish with one old scratch on the right side of action which has taken on a gray brown patina. The breechblock and hammer retain 95% strong original blue finish. The plain walnut buttstock and forend rate excellent plus with crisp edges and perhaps 97% original finish remaining. The iron forend cap shows 95% original color case-hardened finish, the buttplate perhaps 90%. The rifle is sighted with standard factory sporting sights. This is a very high condition rolling block sporting rifle which has been very well cared for for the last 140 years. Investment quality. (17863-22) {ANTIQUE}
German P.35 (P) Radom Semi-Auto Pistol
Lot # 6 (Sale Order: 6 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 1,200High Estimate: 1,800
serial #D8907, 4 3/4" barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a lovely type II three lever non-slotted pistol. The metal surfaces retain 97-98% original salt blue finish, the loss due to light contact wear at the decocking and takedown levers, some very thin silvering along the edges and heel and a spot of light oxidation on the top right slide flat ahead of the ejection port. The checkered black plastic "FB/VIS" grips rate excellent. The frame, slide, barrel and mainspring housing are numbered alike. The pistol has proper early "WaA77" Waffenamt and "P.35(p.) " under Radom markings. Included is a single original magazine. A fabulous looking excellent condition Nazi occupation Radom pistol. (57865-24) {C&R} [Donnie Albin Collection]
Japanese Type 14 Large Triggerguard Pistol by Nagoya Arsenal Toriimatsu Factory
Lot # 7 (Sale Order: 7 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 1,000High Estimate: 1,500
serial #10615 (series 2), 8 mm Nambu, 4 1/2" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The milled metal surfaces on this late war pistol retain about 98% original blue with light edge and contact wear at the rear of the barrel and safety lever. The grooved Asian hardwood grips rate excellent overall with a few dents at the toe of the right grip. This is a January 1944 manufactured pistol with all matching parts including the firing pin, guide and blued body magazine. Included with the pistol is an original clamshell leather holster containing a cleaning rod and firing pin numbered to a different pistol, wrapped in stained fabric. The holster rates near excellent with expected light stains and handling wear and Japanese characters still visible inside the lid, the firing pin remains intact with spots of light surface oxidation. An excellent all-matching late war Type 14 pistol. (57865-41) {C&R} [Donnie Albin Collection]
German P.640(B) Semi-Auto Pistol by Fabrique Nationale
Lot # 8 (Sale Order: 8 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 3,000
serial #55371, 9 mm, 4 3/4" barrel with a mostly bright very good plus bore which shows some light frosting in the grooves. The metal surfaces retain about 75-80% original blue, the loss toning to plum brown with some wear to pewter on the sharp edges and contact points. There are scattered very light handling marks here and there and very light oxidation on the straps but no evident pitting. This example features the tangent rear sight graduated to 500 m and is slotted for shoulder stock at the rear of the butt. The checkered walnut grips rate very good with light wear and very minor flattening of the points along the edges. Pistol exhibits Nazi acceptance marks and is Waffenamt 613 stamped, the magazine Waffenamt 140 marked. Barrel, slide and frame are all numbered alike; the slide exhibits a few light reassembly scratches around the maker marking but they are light. Overall a very nice example of a late tangent sighted and slotted P.640(b). (37865-44) {C&R} [Donnie Albin Collection]
German P.08 Luger BYF-Marked Pistol by Mauser
Lot # 9 (Sale Order: 9 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 3,000
serial #7830y, 9 mm, 4" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 97-98% original blue with some very light muzzle and high edge wear. The toggle is "byf" marked and the chamber is "41" dated and all of the numbers are matching including the grooved firing pin. The checkered black Bakelite grips rate excellent, they are correctly un-numbered. Included is a single blued body plastic-based magazine marked "fxo" and Waffenamt 37 stamped. Included with the gun is a very nice black leather flap holster which is 1941 dated and Waffenamt 101 stamped on its rear with remnants of maker Carl Heptings "gfg" manufacturers mark. The seam stitching is intact around its entire periphery and the holster rates very good plus overall with only light scuffs and handling marks. The interior holds an identical blued body plastic-based magazine and there is a loading/takedown tool as well which is Waffenamt 655 marked. Overall really a very nice black widow rig, very complete, in a seldom-encountered state of condition. (37865-40) {C&R} [Donnie Albin Collection]
British Center Hammer Flintlock Pistol With Folding Bayonet by Wilkinson Of Bristol
Lot # 10 (Sale Order: 10 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 1,500High Estimate: 2,000
.52 caliber, 4" brass barrel, gently swamped, with a nicely turned ring at muzzle. The brass round body is engraved with panoplies of arms on either side and with the right side of the barrel being engraved "WILKINSON. BRISTOL". The pistol features a reinforced cock with sliding safety which has a pin that locks the frizzen in the down position. The brass barrel and round body bear a pleasing untouched patina. The iron under-mounted folding bayonet, triggerguard, cock and frizzen are all of steel and bear a mellow gray patina. The bayonet locks on the front of the triggerguard which slides slightly to the rear to release the blade. The ramrod thimbles are affixed to the left side of the barrel, they both appear to be re-attached (could have been done in a more clean and neat fashion) with the rear thimble possibly being a replacement. The checkered English walnut bag shaped grip features fine checkering in near full pattern with small plain silver escutcheon on top of grip. The grip rates excellent with sharp checkering and about 95% original finish remaining. The wooden ramrod features a brass tip on one end and a trumpet shaped flare on the other and appears to be period and probably original. Overall a neat little brass center hammer flintlock pistol. (17594-1) {ANTIQUE}
Cased Pair Of Percussion Pistols by Westley Richards Of London
Lot # 11 (Sale Order: 11 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 4,000High Estimate: 6,000
.62 cal., 6" smoothbore octagon barrels with excellent bores. The locks of these fine pistols feature lovely scroll engraving as do barrel tangs, breeches, triggerguards and tailpipes. The tops of the barrels are engraved "Westley Richards" as are both locks. The condition of these pistols is fabulous. The barrels retain over 90% of the original brown finish which is thinning evenly and shows very nice twist pattern with some scattered pits here and there. The locks, barrel breeches and tangs retain 90% plus original color case-hardened finish which has mellowed on locks to a pewter appearance with subtle swirls of color. The triggerguards and tailpipes retain about 50% original bright blue finish with the balance flaked and turned to a gray-brown patina. Pistols are equipped with sliding safeties, swivel rammers and barrels are fastened with a single key. The European walnut stocks show lovely figure and rate excellent with 95% original finish remaining and with excellent flat top checkering. The pistols come in their original mahogany case with original Westley Richards label inside lid showing the 170 New Bond St. London address. Lid of case shows typical British brass handle which folds flat and case also shows typical brass pivoting latches. Accessories include a cleaning rod, a single cavity mold, Eley cap tin, modern flask, patch cutter and an ebony handled nipple wrench which needs repair. Two interior compartments appear to be missing their lids, otherwise the case is complete and rates excellent. A lovely set of London percussion pistols. (17868-11) {ANTIQUE}
Smith & Wesson No. 2 Old Army Revolver
Lot # 12 (Sale Order: 12 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 3,000
serial #17098, 32 RF, 6" octagon barrel with a near excellent bright bore that shows just a couple small patches of light surface oxidation. This is a very nice Smith Army. The barrel retains about 50% bright original blue finish with most loss being due to flaking and with those areas bearing a pleasing smooth brown patina. The cylinder retains about 60% original blue with flaked areas bearing a pleasing smooth brown patina. The frame retains about 70% bright original blue with most loss being on the front and rear straps which are a smooth brown patina. The smooth rosewood grips rate excellent with 97% original finish remaining with just a couple little chips around the butt. The hammer shows a pleasing mix of faded original color case-hardened finish and a pewter colored patina. This is a very crisp example of these finely made American cartridge revolvers. (17863-24) {ANTIQUE}
Cased Pair Of Identified London Boxlock Percussion Pistols by James Wilkinson & Son
Lot # 13 (Sale Order: 13 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 5,000
.56 caliber, 4" smooth bore octagon barrels are each engraved on top flat "WILKINSON LONDON". The frames and barrel breeches of these pistols feature fine relief floral scroll engraving as do hammers, triggerguards and buttcap. The iron buttcaps each have hinged compartments. The pistols feature fire blued belt clips, swivel ramrods and sliding safeties. The barrels both retain a gray-brown patina with subtle twist pattern visible. The frames are mostly a smooth gray patina blending with traces of faded original color case hardened finish. The finely checkered grips bear rectangular silver monogram plates each of which is engraved with the face of a large feline. The grip on each of the pistols rates near excellent with just a couple light bruises. The raised thumb tab on one of the sliding safeties is broken. The pistols are housed in their original walnut display case with excellent maker's label and green baize lining. Accessories include an unmarked brass three compartment flask, Ebony handled nipple wrench, original locking key and modern replacement key along with some cast balls. The condition of the case and label is excellent. Top of the case bears a brass inlay with rotating carry handle which is engraved "HENRY H. STEVENSON ESQre / 79th CAMERON HIGHLANDERS". Henry Halford Stevenson rose through the ranks of Ensign, Lieutenant Captain and Brevet Major during the Crimean War. He was present at the battles of Alma and Balaclava as well as the Seige of Sebastopol. He also served in the Indian campaign and was present as the Seige and Fall of Lucknow and was awarded several medals during his service. A fine set of percussion pistols with interesting ties to the "79th Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders". (17868-12) {ANTIQUE}
Fine Pair Of British Center Hammer Turn Off Pistols by Bunney
Lot # 14 (Sale Order: 14 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 4,000
.57 caliber, 6 1/2" brass cannon barrels. These large pistols feature brass frames which are engraved in beautiful period scroll with ribands on either side of frame reading "BUNNEY" on left and "LONDON" on right. The cocks, frizzens, triggers and triggerguards are all of iron and bear a dull gray patina. The brass frames and barrels bear a lovely untouched patina and show Birmingham proofs on bottom of frame. The flat-sided grips show lovely silver wire inlay along with oval shaped silver monogram plates in the back of each grip. The condition of the grips is very good with a good deal of original oil finish remaining and with virtually all of the original silver wire inlay remaining. The grip of one pistol was broken and repaired long ago and there is just a little missing wire in this area, less than 5%. The repair is neat and not overly obtrusive. These pistols are early as Joseph Bunney was active in Birmingham (but marking his guns "LONDON") from 1765-1814. We would date these pistols the turn of the 18th and 19th centuries. A very handsome, fine and unusually large pair of British center hammer flintlock turn off pistols. (7727-1) {ANTIQUE}
Excellent Rogers & Spencer Army Model Percussion Revolver
Lot # 15 (Sale Order: 15 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 5,000
serial #1874, 44 cal., 7 1/2" octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore showing a few very widely scattered very light spots of oxidation. This is a lovely revolver in very fine condition retaining much original blue showing only light flaking. The barrel and frame retain about 97% bright original blue finish with the areas of loss being very minor flaking to brown, also showing a few scratches and handling marks in the areas of the screw heads. The cylinder shows roughly 70% original blue with one area toning to a dull pewter gray, no doubt where it rested in a drawer, also with a turn line and flaking to brown. The hammer and loading lever show nice mottled dark gray color case-hardening, the ram more of a silvery case-hardened patina. The triggerguard/grip frame retains perhaps 90% original blue, the loss is due primarily to flaking to a gray-brown on the frontstrap and butt. The two-piece walnut grips rate very good and good with the right grip showing a chip at the rear edge of the butt, each retaining much of their original oil finish, the left showing a crisp "RPB" cartouche and with crisp sub-inspectors initials on bottoms. All of the numbers are matching and the gun times and locks up very well mechanically, oddly the front sight is a later replacement but this does not detract from the arm. (37846-1) {ANTIQUE}
Marlin Model 97 Lever Action Rifle
Lot # 16 (Sale Order: 16 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 1,200High Estimate: 1,800
serial #A6792, 22 S, L, LR, 24" barrel with a bright near excellent bore with a handful of scattered soft pits. This is a fine Model 97 rifle. The barrel and magazine tube retain 97-98% original blue finish with a few spots thinning to dull pewter and a few oxidation stains, mostly near the muzzle; the bolt retains nearly all of its bright blue finish. The frame and lever retain 97% original case-hardened colors which have a nice aged look to them, the only real loss being on the lever which has toned to a silvery-gray case-hardened patina, with a couple of tiny specks of oxidation staining here and there. The straight grip walnut buttstock and forend rate excellent with nearly all of the original finish remaining with the exception of a small pair of blemishes on the toeline. Rifle is sighted with a blade front sight, the rear dovetail has been blanked and a Marbles rebounding tang sight has been affixed. Overall a wonderful little 97 takedown that would be a joy to shoot or add to the collection. (157822-1) {C&R}
Winchester Model 12 Slide Action Shotgun in Original Factory Box
Lot # 17 (Sale Order: 17 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 3,000
serial #1918476, 12 ga., 28" plain barrel choked full with a bright excellent, likely unfired, bore. The metal surfaces on this fabulous shotgun retain 99% original blue, the only loss is due to some extremely light rub wear, likely when the gun was assembled when-new and placed in some sales rack at a local gun shop. The light rub wear consists of some very light wear on the barrel from the magazine tube guide, some light light wear on the magazine tube itself and a few very tiny scars at the left side of action above the slide bar cut. The carrier is brilliant with absolutely no wear and there is barely any discernible wear on the bolt, with hardened oil still on the bolt face and headspace ring. The stock rates excellent to as new, the buttstock showing box rub on its left side nearly its full length, the right side with a few very superficial light scuffs also with a very light age flake here or there, most prominent atop the wrist. The box itself rates excellent with the expected minor oxidation and oil stains from the years. The box bottom shows a tear through one of its edges, the box lid with a couple of small impact marks along one lower edge. The label is 97% intact, the serial number fully legible. Really an absolutely super model 12, basically as-new, appearing unfired, unused, since it left Winchester in 1961. (37771-15) {C&R}
Winchester Model 12 Slide Action Shotgun in Original Factory Box
Lot # 18 (Sale Order: 18 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 3,000
serial #868308, 12 ga., 28" solid rib barrel choked modified with a bright excellent, likely unfired, bore. The metal surfaces retain 98-99% original blue, the loss due only to some extremely light handling wear, no doubt from when the gun was assembled in some dealers shop, then disassembled and put away. There is little or no wear on the carrier with only slight wear on the bolt, the breech face with old hardened oil; there is a very light scratch on the right receiver flat opposite where one normally finds a reassembly scratch, no doubt from some helpful salesclerk unfamiliar with how the arm assembled. The smooth walnut pistolgrip buttstock and grooved forend rate excellent, the left side of the butt showing very slight box rub wear, a similar amount on the right side. The arm includes its original box, correctly end labeled and serial numbered to the gun. The box bottom rates very good with only one tear and with the internal softwood end supports. The top is somewhat tender with numerous taped repairs, a piece missing at one corner and numerous tears through the lid; the original label is 93% intact and fully readable, the end label is in a similar state of condition; there are remnants of some taped repairs and there is some cellophane tape still present. Included in the box is an original Winchester hardwood migratory waterfowl plug with wrapped Winchester label stating it is for models 1901, 97, 12; and an original Winchester "Important Instructions for Model 12" pamphlet which describes the takedown, assembly and operation of the gun. Overall an absolutely superb model 12 which appears unfired, un-used since leaving New Haven in 1941. (37771-14) {C&R}
Winchester Model 12 Slide Action Shotgun in Original Factory Box
Lot # 19 (Sale Order: 19 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 3,000
serial #1923848, 20 ga., 28" plain barrel choked modified with a bright excellent, likely unfired, bore. The metal surfaces on this lovely 20 bore retain 98-99% original blue with only the slightest amount of trace wear from being assembled once or twice, likely on some gun dealers rack. The carrier shows no wear at all and the side of the bolt only the slightest amount of minimal wear with both breech face and headspace ring immaculate. There is the odd light handling mark here or there but one must really hunt for them to see them, primarily a few extremely light scratches atop the receiver. The smooth walnut pistolgrip buttstock and grooved forend both rate excellent to as-new, the buttstock with some light box rub wear and a tiny handling ding here or there and a 1" scratch on the front of the pistolgrip itself. The gun comes in its original factory box with correct end label, serial numbered to the gun. The box itself rates very good plus with a few separated corners and some light water staining to the lid. The box bottom shows remnants of the original packing tape. The interior has box inserts and the softwood spacer, "10 Commandments of Gun Safety" pamphlet and original Winchester Model 12 hangtag. Overall an absolutely lovely small bore model 12, absolutely unfired, unused since it left New Haven in 1964. (37771-16) {C&R}
Superb Marlin Model 1889 Special Order Deluxe Lever Action Rifle
Lot # 20 (Sale Order: 20 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 7,000High Estimate: 9,000
serial #56919, 38 W., 26" full octagon barrel with full magazine and a bright excellent bore that shows just a couple light pits. This is a wonderful rifle. The gun features checkered pistolgrip deluxe walnut stock and forend, was ordered with no rear barrel sight and retains lots of condition. The barrel and magazine retain 95% strong original blue finish overall with crisp markings and edges. The action retains 95% original color case-hardened finish which remains quite vivid and has only faded slightly in some areas. The loading gate retains 95% plus original blue finish. The checkered pistolgrip buttstock and forend rate excellent with 95% plus original finish remaining and with just a couple very minor light handling marks. The checkering remains sharp and crisp and the steel forend cap retains 90% plus strong original blue finish. The steel crescent buttplate retains a good deal of original color case-hardened finish which has faded to a pleasing pewter color. The rifle is sighted with beaded blade front, no rear seat and an original Lyman folding tang mounted peepsight. Truly a top-shelf, completely honest, investment quality deluxe Marlin rifle that would be right at home in the finest collection of Marlin rifles. (17863-48) {ANTIQUE}
Winchester Model 1894 Special Order Rifle
Lot # 21 (Sale Order: 21 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 1,500High Estimate: 2,000
serial #276664, 38-55, 26" half round, half octagon barrel with a bright near excellent bore with soft scattered pits throughout its entirety. The barrel and button magazine retain 95% original blue finish with a bit of silvering at the muzzle, scattered oxidation stains and a few light impact marks here and there. The frame retains 85% original blue showing wear to pewter at the carry point and upper tang with scattered oxidation stains and a few light scratches. The lever and hammer retain 90% original case-hardened colors, still mostly vibrant with the bottom of the lever showing a bit of operational wear. The straight grip walnut shotgun buttstock and forend rate very good plus to near excellent showing added varnish over several light dings and handling marks from the years. Rifle is sighted with Lyman No. 4 hunting front sight and a buckhorn rear sight. A pretty special order Winchester with much of its original finish remaining. (157827-2) {C&R}
Smith & Wesson Model 25 1955 Target Revolver
Lot # 22 (Sale Order: 22 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 1,000High Estimate: 1,500
serial #S196929, 45 ACP / AR, 6 1/2" pinned heavy barrel with an excellent bore. This lovely four screw revolver retains about 99% original blue with light high edge wear, a few minor handling marks and a turn ring on the cylinder. The .500" target trigger and .500" target hammer retain robust case-hardened colors with light operational marks. The un-numbered diamond checkered walnut factory grips with silver S&W medallions rate excellent. This revolver features a factory black blade micro adjustable rear sight and Patridge front sight. A factory letter dated December 21, 2002, is included and indicates this revolver was shipped on February 17, 1961 to Olympics Wholesale Company of Los Angeles, California. The gun was shipped as described above including the checkered walnut target grips. A wonderful 1955 Target ready for the collector or the revolver enthusiast. (87815-4) {C&R}
Smith & Wesson 357 Magnum Hand Ejector Revolver
Lot # 23 (Sale Order: 23 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 1,000High Estimate: 1,500
serial #S137032, 357 Magnum, 6" pinned barrel with an excellent bore. This five screw revolver retains about 98% factory re-applied blue with light high edge wear, a few handling marks and a turn ring on the cylinder. The standard trigger and standard hammer retain bold case-hardened colors with light operational marks. The un-numbered diamond checkered walnut factory target grips with silver S&W medallions rate very good plus with light handling wear. All appropriate parts are correctly numbered to the gun and there are factory refinish marks present with a refinish date of April, 1976. This revolver features a factory black blade micro adjustable rear sight and Patridge front sight. A nice mid 1950's made factory refinished pre-model 27 revolver. (87832-15) {C&R}
Smith & Wesson Model 48 K-22 Masterpiece Magnum Revolver
Lot # 24 (Sale Order: 24 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 1,000High Estimate: 1,500
serial #K427633, 22 W.M.R., 8 3/8" pinned barrel with an excellent bore. This four screw revolver retains about 97% original blue with a faint freckling on the knuckle along with high edge wear and a turn ring on the cylinder. The .500" target trigger and .500" target hammer retain robust case-hardened colors with light operational marks. The diamond checkered factory walnut grips with silver S&W medallions rate near excellent with a few light handling marks. This revolver features black blade micro adjustable factory rear sight, red ramp front sight and the action has been lightly tuned. This is a nice condition early K-22 Magnum. (87832-22) {C&R}
Smith & Wesson K-22 Outdoorsman Hand Ejector Revolver
Lot # 25 (Sale Order: 25 of 1029)
Low Estimate: 1,200High Estimate: 1,800
serial #675303, 22 LR, 6" barrel with an excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this first model K-22 retain about 96% original blue with scattered high edge wear, the right side of the barrel thinning to a mottled mix of purple and blue, plus a few scratches and a turn ring on the cylinder. This five screw revolver features a beautiful set of unmarked checkered walnut custom target grips that rate very good to excellent with a few scattered light dents. The right panel of these comfortable grips has a distinct palm swell but are still usable left handed. The standard trigger and humpback hammer retain robust case-hardened colors with light operational wear and the side of the trigger thinning to silver. This revolver features black blade factory adjustable rear sight and Patridge front sight and all appropriate parts are correctly numbered to the gun. This gun has seen some light but honest use with nicely executed custom target grips. (87832-21) {C&R}
