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Auction No. 118 Featuring Fine Collectible Arms

Auction No. 118 Featuring Fine Collectible Arms

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Auction No. 118 Featuring Fine Collectible Arms

Auction No. 118 Featuring Fine Collectible Arms

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This sale by Amoskeag Auction Company features over 1100 lots of rare and historic firearms. View the entire catalog here.

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Spencer Model 1865 Repeating Army Rifle

Spencer Model 1865 Repeating Army Rifle

Lot # 26 (Sale Order: 26 of 1114)      

Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 3,000
serial #90730, 50 RF, 30" round barrel with a bright very good bore. This rifle appears to be a transitional rifle between the 1865 and 1867 rifles and shows matching numbers on its frame and underside of the barrel. The top of the barrel is marked M.1865 and the rifle is numbered slightly below 91000 which is the lower end of the given serial range for the model 1867 rifles. The breechblock is equipped with the Spencer cutoff which first appeared on the 1867 rifles. There may be a spring missing as there is nothing (other than gravity) to prevent the cartridge guide/cutoff from pivoting up away from the breechblock. The condition of this rifle is quite nice with the barrel retaining a pleasing smooth even brown patina overall. The action shows perhaps 50% faded original color case-hardened finish blending with a mellow gray brown patina. The walnut stock and forend rate excellent with 90% original oil finish and with no evidence of ever being cartouched. The gun features standard stud mounted blade front and folding ladder style rear sights. This is a very fine and interesting Spencer rifle variant. (18752-5) {ANITIQUE}
serial #90730, 50 RF, 30" round barrel with a bright very good bore. This rifle appears to be a transitional rifle between the 1865 and 1867 rifles and shows matching num...morebers on its frame and underside of the barrel. The top of the barrel is marked M.1865 and the rifle is numbered slightly below 91000 which is the lower end of the given serial range for the model 1867 rifles. The breechblock is equipped with the Spencer cutoff which first appeared on the 1867 rifles. There may be a spring missing as there is nothing (other than gravity) to prevent the cartridge guide/cutoff from pivoting up away from the breechblock. The condition of this rifle is quite nice with the barrel retaining a pleasing smooth even brown patina overall. The action shows perhaps 50% faded original color case-hardened finish blending with a mellow gray brown patina. The walnut stock and forend rate excellent with 90% original oil finish and with no evidence of ever being cartouched. The gun features standard stud mounted blade front and folding ladder style rear sights. This is a very fine and interesting Spencer rifle variant. (18752-5) {ANITIQUE}

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Joslyn Breechloading Rifle

Joslyn Breechloading Rifle

Lot # 27 (Sale Order: 27 of 1114)      

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serial #M1390, 50 RF, 35 1/2" round barrel with a near excellent bright bore. This rifle has matching numbers on the breechblock and frame tang and also shows proper patent markings on the rear of the breechblock. The lock is properly marked with "U.S. / SPRINGFIELD" and Federal eagle ahead of hammer and is dated 1864 to rear of hammer. The barrel shows an even gray patina overall with just a little scattered light patchy pitting. The breechblock and hammer are dark, and under light appears as a rich brown, but there may have been some cold blue applied at some point over the years. The lockplate is a pleasing even brown patina overall and all markings in the metal remain crisp and legible. The walnut stock rates excellent with over 90% of its original finish remaining and shows nice clean edges with a good clean cartouche. A very nice example of these Springfield manufactured breechloaders. (18752-12) {ANTIQUE}
serial #M1390, 50 RF, 35 1/2" round barrel with a near excellent bright bore. This rifle has matching numbers on the breechblock and frame tang and also shows proper pate...morent markings on the rear of the breechblock. The lock is properly marked with "U.S. / SPRINGFIELD" and Federal eagle ahead of hammer and is dated 1864 to rear of hammer. The barrel shows an even gray patina overall with just a little scattered light patchy pitting. The breechblock and hammer are dark, and under light appears as a rich brown, but there may have been some cold blue applied at some point over the years. The lockplate is a pleasing even brown patina overall and all markings in the metal remain crisp and legible. The walnut stock rates excellent with over 90% of its original finish remaining and shows nice clean edges with a good clean cartouche. A very nice example of these Springfield manufactured breechloaders. (18752-12) {ANTIQUE}

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U.S. Model 1861 Percussion Contract Rifle-Musket by Wm. Mason

U.S. Model 1861 Percussion Contract Rifle-Musket by Wm. Mason

Lot # 28 (Sale Order: 28 of 1114)      

Low Estimate: 1,500High Estimate: 2,500
.58 cal., 40" round barrel with a near very good bore that shows nice rifling its entire length with some patches of pitting here and there. This rifle musket is in very nice condition. The lock bears proper markings and is dated 1863 while the barrel shows proper "V / P / (eaglehead)" inspector's marks and is also dated 1863. The metal surfaces are a smooth silver gray color overall, probably lightly and very professionally "brightened up" at some point but all markings are clear and legible and there is no pitting or oxidation staining of any kind. The stock is also excellent with 95% oil finish remaining, nice clean edges and no evidence of ever being cartouched. It is possible that the stock was also very lightly and professionally cleaned. There is a large numeral "28" stamped just ahead of the buttplate tang. A very nice bright 1861 contract musket by Mason of Taunton. (18752-57) {ANTIQUE}
.58 cal., 40" round barrel with a near very good bore that shows nice rifling its entire length with some patches of pitting here and there. This rifle musket is in very ...morenice condition. The lock bears proper markings and is dated 1863 while the barrel shows proper "V / P / (eaglehead)" inspector's marks and is also dated 1863. The metal surfaces are a smooth silver gray color overall, probably lightly and very professionally "brightened up" at some point but all markings are clear and legible and there is no pitting or oxidation staining of any kind. The stock is also excellent with 95% oil finish remaining, nice clean edges and no evidence of ever being cartouched. It is possible that the stock was also very lightly and professionally cleaned. There is a large numeral "28" stamped just ahead of the buttplate tang. A very nice bright 1861 contract musket by Mason of Taunton. (18752-57) {ANTIQUE}

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U.S. Model 1861 Percussion Contract Rifle-Musket by Alfred Jenks

U.S. Model 1861 Percussion Contract Rifle-Musket by Alfred Jenks

Lot # 29 (Sale Order: 29 of 1114)      

Low Estimate: 1,200High Estimate: 1,800
Description Update (5/31/18): Moderate chip right of frame

.58 cal., 40" barrel with a near very good bore. The lockplate is properly marked with Federal eagle and "U.S. / BRIDESBURG" ahead of hammer and is dated 1863 to rear of hammer. The barrel bears proper inspector's markings "V / P / (eaglehead)" and is also dated 1863. The barrel and lock bear a pleasing even gray patina overall with just the lightest of salt & pepper pitting confined to the bolster area and along the top edge of forestock; all markings remain clear and legible. The bolster itself is a little bit darker and the metal surfaces were likely very lightly and professionally cleaned long ago and are looking quite attractive. The walnut stock rates excellent with lots of original oil finish remaining, showing clean edges and two very crisp cartouches. The butt of the stock shows some figure but certainly not enough to prevent if from passing inspection. The musket is equipped with proper original sights and comes with its iron tulip shaped ramrod. A very nice example of the Bridesburg Civil War contract musket. (18752-94) {ANTIQUE}

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D S Nippes Maynard Tape Primer-Converted Martial Musket

D S Nippes Maynard Tape Primer-Converted Martial Musket

Lot # 30 (Sale Order: 30 of 1114)      

Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 3,000
.69 cal, 42" barrel with a lightly oxidized bore. The metal surfaces are very pleasing smooth gunmetal-pewter patina with some sparsely scattered oxidation stains here and there and the oddly scattered light handling mark. The appropriate U.S. and sunken P firing proof with inspectors initials are at the barrel breech with the tang dated 1844. The lockplate features the "Mill/Creek/PA/1842" marking at its rear with an 1846 marking on the Maynard patent pivoting tape cover. The walnut stock rates very good showing perhaps an old very light cleaning, retaining the minor dings, dents and handling marks from the years but with evident left-side cartouches, one being somewhat light. The lock functions well mechanically and the primer tape advancing mechanism works as-designed. There is a trumpet-shaped ramrod in place in the channel. A very attractive, very fine example of these interesting percussion conversions. (38752-72) {ANTIQUE}
.69 cal, 42" barrel with a lightly oxidized bore. The metal surfaces are very pleasing smooth gunmetal-pewter patina with some sparsely scattered oxidation stains here an...mored there and the oddly scattered light handling mark. The appropriate U.S. and sunken P firing proof with inspectors initials are at the barrel breech with the tang dated 1844. The lockplate features the "Mill/Creek/PA/1842" marking at its rear with an 1846 marking on the Maynard patent pivoting tape cover. The walnut stock rates very good showing perhaps an old very light cleaning, retaining the minor dings, dents and handling marks from the years but with evident left-side cartouches, one being somewhat light. The lock functions well mechanically and the primer tape advancing mechanism works as-designed. There is a trumpet-shaped ramrod in place in the channel. A very attractive, very fine example of these interesting percussion conversions. (38752-72) {ANTIQUE}

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U.S. Model 1841 Percussion Rifle Civil War-Altered with State of New Jersey Surcharge

U.S. Model 1841 Percussion Rifle Civil War-Altered with State of New Jersey Surcharge

Lot # 31 (Sale Order: 31 of 1114)      

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.58 cal, 33" barrel with a mostly bright very good 3 groove bore showing scattered oxidation and some areas of light pitting. The metal surfaces are primarily a pleasing tarnished pewter patina with scattered light oxidation staining and perhaps the widely scattered pinprick pit here or there. The front sight remains intact and the rear has an added dual folding leaf musket style sight, showing evident firing proofs at the left barrel radius and a state of New Jersey "NJ" surcharge on the left barrel flat. The tang is 1851 dated and the saber bayonet lug modification has been done, the lug being attached 3 1/2" from the muzzle and the short style of band being installed. The Harpers Ferry lock is 1850-dated and is a similar pleasing patina as the barrel. The brass hardware is a warm goldenrod patina and what appears to be the original slightly tulip-shaped all steel ramrod is present. The stock rates about very good with overall dings and handling marks from the years and a bit of added varnish, showing a good left-side cartouche along with "JLR" inspectors marking and a State of New Jersey "NJ" in oval at the front of the stock flat. The lock is crisp and mechanically functional and the rifle has a lovely antique appearance. (38737-258) {ANTIQUE} [Dr. Louis C. March Jr. Collection]
.58 cal, 33" barrel with a mostly bright very good 3 groove bore showing scattered oxidation and some areas of light pitting. The metal surfaces are primarily a pleasing ...moretarnished pewter patina with scattered light oxidation staining and perhaps the widely scattered pinprick pit here or there. The front sight remains intact and the rear has an added dual folding leaf musket style sight, showing evident firing proofs at the left barrel radius and a state of New Jersey "NJ" surcharge on the left barrel flat. The tang is 1851 dated and the saber bayonet lug modification has been done, the lug being attached 3 1/2" from the muzzle and the short style of band being installed. The Harpers Ferry lock is 1850-dated and is a similar pleasing patina as the barrel. The brass hardware is a warm goldenrod patina and what appears to be the original slightly tulip-shaped all steel ramrod is present. The stock rates about very good with overall dings and handling marks from the years and a bit of added varnish, showing a good left-side cartouche along with "JLR" inspectors marking and a State of New Jersey "NJ" in oval at the front of the stock flat. The lock is crisp and mechanically functional and the rifle has a lovely antique appearance. (38737-258) {ANTIQUE} [Dr. Louis C. March Jr. Collection]

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Extremely Rare and Fine James Purdey Large Bore Percussion Jacob-Rifled Dangerous Game Rifle

Extremely Rare and Fine James Purdey Large Bore Percussion Jacob-Rifled Dangerous Game Rifle

Lot # 32 (Sale Order: 32 of 1114)      

Low Estimate: 6,000High Estimate: 8,000
serial #4211, .78 caliber or about 12 bore, 35" octagon barrel with a bright excellent Jacob-rifled bore. This rifle is very impressive in stature, quality and condition. This rifle is listed in Unsworth's The Early Purdeys as follows: "This is the first known four-groove rifle made by Purdey; there may be others that have not come to notice.". The lock features wonderful scroll engraving with "PURDEY" engraved at center and is equipped with a sliding safety mounted to rear of hammer. The barrel tang is engraved in full coverage scroll with a single platinum band at the breech of barrel with bolster showing an engraved platinum blow out plug. The barrel shows the "J. PURDEY 314 1/2 OXFORD STREET LONDON" address on the top flat and shows London proofs and serial number on bottom flat along with the initials "JP". The rifle is equipped with an adjustable set trigger and an engraved round patchbox on right side of butt. The triggerguard is engraved in near full coverage scroll with a checkered steel "pistolgrip". The condition of the rifle is very nice with the barrel retaining a pleasing deep gray brown patina with some damascus pattern still showing in areas. The barrel remains smooth and the barrel address is slightly light but is fully and clearly legible. The lock shows a pleasing mix of faded original color case-hardening and a smooth gray patina with all engraving remining very sharp. The triggerguard retains about 75% original blue with some flaking to brown. The stock is of nicely figured English walnut and features a flared shadowline cheekpiece and a checkered steel shotgun style buttplate. The condition of the stock is excellent with 95% original finish remaining and with sharp checkering on the wrist. The wedge escutcheons are fully scroll engraved as is the large sling stud in toeline of stock. The checkered steel shotgun style buttplate has an engraved tang and screws. The rifle is sighted with a fine low profile beaded blade front and a single standing, four folding leaf express rear sight; what appears to be the original brass tipped ramrod is included with the rifle. Jacob rifling was an improvement of the Brunswick rifling which consisted of two deep grooves which were cast into the bullet and fit into the rifling when loading. The Jacob system used the same mechanical rifling cast into the bullet but with four grooves so the circumference of the bullet is symmetrical which produces improved accuracy. The rifle comes with a modern mold to cast these mechanical bullets along with about 65 cast lead projectiles. The mold is drilled for a hollow point insert and all cast bullets are hollow point but the insert is no longer present. This is an extremely rare, very fine and substantial twelve-plus-pound dangerous game rifle by one of the World's finest and most prestigious gunmakers. (18812-1) {ANTIQUE}
serial #4211, .78 caliber or about 12 bore, 35" octagon barrel with a bright excellent Jacob-rifled bore. This rifle is very impressive in stature, quality and condition....more This rifle is listed in Unsworth's The Early Purdeys as follows: "This is the first known four-groove rifle made by Purdey; there may be others that have not come to notice.". The lock features wonderful scroll engraving with "PURDEY" engraved at center and is equipped with a sliding safety mounted to rear of hammer. The barrel tang is engraved in full coverage scroll with a single platinum band at the breech of barrel with bolster showing an engraved platinum blow out plug. The barrel shows the "J. PURDEY 314 1/2 OXFORD STREET LONDON" address on the top flat and shows London proofs and serial number on bottom flat along with the initials "JP". The rifle is equipped with an adjustable set trigger and an engraved round patchbox on right side of butt. The triggerguard is engraved in near full coverage scroll with a checkered steel "pistolgrip". The condition of the rifle is very nice with the barrel retaining a pleasing deep gray brown patina with some damascus pattern still showing in areas. The barrel remains smooth and the barrel address is slightly light but is fully and clearly legible. The lock shows a pleasing mix of faded original color case-hardening and a smooth gray patina with all engraving remining very sharp. The triggerguard retains about 75% original blue with some flaking to brown. The stock is of nicely figured English walnut and features a flared shadowline cheekpiece and a checkered steel shotgun style buttplate. The condition of the stock is excellent with 95% original finish remaining and with sharp checkering on the wrist. The wedge escutcheons are fully scroll engraved as is the large sling stud in toeline of stock. The checkered steel shotgun style buttplate has an engraved tang and screws. The rifle is sighted with a fine low profile beaded blade front and a single standing, four folding leaf express rear sight; what appears to be the original brass tipped ramrod is included with the rifle. Jacob rifling was an improvement of the Brunswick rifling which consisted of two deep grooves which were cast into the bullet and fit into the rifling when loading. The Jacob system used the same mechanical rifling cast into the bullet but with four grooves so the circumference of the bullet is symmetrical which produces improved accuracy. The rifle comes with a modern mold to cast these mechanical bullets along with about 65 cast lead projectiles. The mold is drilled for a hollow point insert and all cast bullets are hollow point but the insert is no longer present. This is an extremely rare, very fine and substantial twelve-plus-pound dangerous game rifle by one of the World's finest and most prestigious gunmakers. (18812-1) {ANTIQUE}

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U.S. Model 1841 Percussion Rifle Civil War-Altered

U.S. Model 1841 Percussion Rifle Civil War-Altered

Lot # 33 (Sale Order: 33 of 1114)      

Low Estimate: 1,800High Estimate: 2,200
.58 cal, 33" barrel with an about very good, lightly oxidized bore. The barrel is a dull pewter gray patina with light oxidation sparsely scattered about the surface, with remnants of some light pitting here and there. V P firing proofs are evident at the left radius and the tang is 1845-dated, there has been a thin brass blade front sight added and a simple sporting-style semi-buckhorn v-notch rear as well. The lockplate is a silvery patina with crisp markings and 1845 date, showing a bit of light oxidation. The brass has toned to a dull goldenrod patina overall and the spare nipple is in place beneath the patchbox door. The walnut stock rates very good as lightly refinished many years ago, the edges softened only slightly. The left side of the butt shows an outline of a pendulum-style patchbox which was once fitted, the recess filled with a synthetic material which blends well with the original wood. There is a collar-style, clamp-on bayonet lug affixed 3 1/2" from the muzzle and a brass-tipped ramrod is present; the lock is crisp and mechanically functional. (38783-24) {ANTIQUE}
.58 cal, 33" barrel with an about very good, lightly oxidized bore. The barrel is a dull pewter gray patina with light oxidation sparsely scattered about the surface, wit...moreh remnants of some light pitting here and there. V P firing proofs are evident at the left radius and the tang is 1845-dated, there has been a thin brass blade front sight added and a simple sporting-style semi-buckhorn v-notch rear as well. The lockplate is a silvery patina with crisp markings and 1845 date, showing a bit of light oxidation. The brass has toned to a dull goldenrod patina overall and the spare nipple is in place beneath the patchbox door. The walnut stock rates very good as lightly refinished many years ago, the edges softened only slightly. The left side of the butt shows an outline of a pendulum-style patchbox which was once fitted, the recess filled with a synthetic material which blends well with the original wood. There is a collar-style, clamp-on bayonet lug affixed 3 1/2" from the muzzle and a brass-tipped ramrod is present; the lock is crisp and mechanically functional. (38783-24) {ANTIQUE}

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U.S. Model 1819 Hall Breechloading Flintlock Rifle by Harpers Ferry

U.S. Model 1819 Hall Breechloading Flintlock Rifle by Harpers Ferry

Lot # 34 (Sale Order: 34 of 1114)      

Low Estimate: 1,800High Estimate: 2,200
.52 cal. 32 3/4" rifled barrel with a near very good bore which shows evident rifling but with minor pitting its full-length. The metal surfaces are an overall dull gunmetal gray and speckled plum brown patina with sparsely scattered light pitting, the bands more of a plum. The breechblock marking "J.H.Hall/H. Ferry/U.S./1826" is still sharp. The smooth walnut buttstock rates very good with much original varnish and mostly crisp edges, showing a repaired chip utilizing the original piece at the very rear top of the mechanism above the wrist. The frizzen spring is weak, as-is the hammer spring but the arm remains in original flint and the original ramrod is present. A very good example overall. (38752-71) {ANTIQUE}
.52 cal. 32 3/4" rifled barrel with a near very good bore which shows evident rifling but with minor pitting its full-length. The metal surfaces are an overall dull gunme...moretal gray and speckled plum brown patina with sparsely scattered light pitting, the bands more of a plum. The breechblock marking "J.H.Hall/H. Ferry/U.S./1826" is still sharp. The smooth walnut buttstock rates very good with much original varnish and mostly crisp edges, showing a repaired chip utilizing the original piece at the very rear top of the mechanism above the wrist. The frizzen spring is weak, as-is the hammer spring but the arm remains in original flint and the original ramrod is present. A very good example overall. (38752-71) {ANTIQUE}

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Extremely Rare Early Ruger No. 1 Light Sporter Falling Block Rifle

Extremely Rare Early Ruger No. 1 Light Sporter Falling Block Rifle

Lot # 35 (Sale Order: 35 of 1114)      

Low Estimate: 3,500High Estimate: 5,500
serial #31, 243 Win., 22" light weight barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a lovely AHS/S22L rifle with fancy wood and a two digit number previously owned by the late Robert Deardon who supervised the customer service department at Ruger. The barrel features the early single line address and retains 99% plus original blue with equal original blue finish on the action, the hand-fitted breechblock is numbered to the gun. The checkered pistolgrip buttstock has an attractive straight flowing grain and the Alexander Henry forearm is just as nice with early style wrap around checkering. There is no date stamp but serial number "31" is hand written in black pen inside the forearm and buttstock and the forearm hanger is marked "AH 42548". The rifle is equipped with a ramp front sight and folding rear sight on quarter rib. Factory records state that this rifle was shipped in July 1969. Any rifle in this variation is extremely rare and even more so with a low serial number. Of the approximately 7918 non-prefixed serial number rifles produced there were only approximately 363 in this configuration and less the 20 in this caliber. A rare opportunity to obtain a seldom encountered No.1 rifle in the same condition as the day it left Southport. (58821-1) {C&R} [Stuart Floam Collection]
serial #31, 243 Win., 22" light weight barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a lovely AHS/S22L rifle with fancy wood and a two digit number previously owned by the...more late Robert Deardon who supervised the customer service department at Ruger. The barrel features the early single line address and retains 99% plus original blue with equal original blue finish on the action, the hand-fitted breechblock is numbered to the gun. The checkered pistolgrip buttstock has an attractive straight flowing grain and the Alexander Henry forearm is just as nice with early style wrap around checkering. There is no date stamp but serial number "31" is hand written in black pen inside the forearm and buttstock and the forearm hanger is marked "AH 42548". The rifle is equipped with a ramp front sight and folding rear sight on quarter rib. Factory records state that this rifle was shipped in July 1969. Any rifle in this variation is extremely rare and even more so with a low serial number. Of the approximately 7918 non-prefixed serial number rifles produced there were only approximately 363 in this configuration and less the 20 in this caliber. A rare opportunity to obtain a seldom encountered No.1 rifle in the same condition as the day it left Southport. (58821-1) {C&R} [Stuart Floam Collection]

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Early Ruger No. 1 Light Sporter Falling Block Rifle

Early Ruger No. 1 Light Sporter Falling Block Rifle

Lot # 36 (Sale Order: 36 of 1114)      

Low Estimate: 1,500High Estimate: 2,000
serial #92, 308 Win., 22" light weight barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a nice AHS/S22L rifle with a low two digit serial number. The early single line address barrel retains 99% original blue. The action retains 98-99% original blue with only a tiny spot of contact wear on the bottom of the triggerguard. The hand-fitted breechblock is numbered to the gun. The checkered pistolgrip buttstock rates excellent having attractive flowing grain as does the Alexander Henry forearm with early style wrap around checkering. The buttstock and forearm are numbered "92" in black pen and the forearm hanger is marked "AH". The rifle is sighted with a gold bead ramp front sight minus the hood protector and a folding rear sight sight on quarter rib. A fantastic early low number lightweight No.1 rifle. (58821-2) {C&R} [Stuart Floam Collection]
serial #92, 308 Win., 22" light weight barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a nice AHS/S22L rifle with a low two digit serial number. The early single line addres...mores barrel retains 99% original blue. The action retains 98-99% original blue with only a tiny spot of contact wear on the bottom of the triggerguard. The hand-fitted breechblock is numbered to the gun. The checkered pistolgrip buttstock rates excellent having attractive flowing grain as does the Alexander Henry forearm with early style wrap around checkering. The buttstock and forearm are numbered "92" in black pen and the forearm hanger is marked "AH". The rifle is sighted with a gold bead ramp front sight minus the hood protector and a folding rear sight sight on quarter rib. A fantastic early low number lightweight No.1 rifle. (58821-2) {C&R} [Stuart Floam Collection]

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Very Rare Early Ruger No. 1 Light Sporter Falling Block Rifle

Very Rare Early Ruger No. 1 Light Sporter Falling Block Rifle

Lot # 37 (Sale Order: 37 of 1114)      

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serial #105, 308 Win., 22" light weight barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a nice AB/S22L rifle with no proof mark on the barrel. The barrel features the early single line address and retains 99% plus original blue while the action retains 98% original blue with only a couple tiny light storage marks on the right side of the reciever, the hand-fitted breechblock is numbered to the gun. The checkered walnut pistolgrip buttstock and semi-beavertail forearm rate near excellent having an attractive straight grain with early style wrap around checkering on the forearm, the only apology being a small 1/4" shallow dent in the checkering on the left side of the forearm. The buttstock and forearm are numbered "105" in black pen, the forearm hanger is unmarked. The rifle is equipped with a quarter rib and includes a set of early style vertically split rings in a red cloth bag and a factory manual. The included June 13, 1989 dated factory letter confirms configuration and lists the rifle being shipped in April 1967. To our knowledge there is no verification of any other non-prefix rifles without a proof mark. A near excellent rare variation lightweight No. 1 rifle. (58821-3) {C&R} [Stuart Floam Collection]
serial #105, 308 Win., 22" light weight barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a nice AB/S22L rifle with no proof mark on the barrel. The barrel features the early ...moresingle line address and retains 99% plus original blue while the action retains 98% original blue with only a couple tiny light storage marks on the right side of the reciever, the hand-fitted breechblock is numbered to the gun. The checkered walnut pistolgrip buttstock and semi-beavertail forearm rate near excellent having an attractive straight grain with early style wrap around checkering on the forearm, the only apology being a small 1/4" shallow dent in the checkering on the left side of the forearm. The buttstock and forearm are numbered "105" in black pen, the forearm hanger is unmarked. The rifle is equipped with a quarter rib and includes a set of early style vertically split rings in a red cloth bag and a factory manual. The included June 13, 1989 dated factory letter confirms configuration and lists the rifle being shipped in April 1967. To our knowledge there is no verification of any other non-prefix rifles without a proof mark. A near excellent rare variation lightweight No. 1 rifle. (58821-3) {C&R} [Stuart Floam Collection]

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Very Rare Early Ruger No. 1 Light Sporter Falling Block Rifle

Very Rare Early Ruger No. 1 Light Sporter Falling Block Rifle

Lot # 38 (Sale Order: 38 of 1114)      

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serial #641, 243 Win., 22" light weight barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a beautiful AB/S22L rifle, the early single line address barrel and action both retaining 99% plus original blue, the hand-fitted breechblock is numbered to the gun. The wood is equally attractive with the checkered pistolgrip buttstock showing flowing shell flame grain on the left side with only a tiny blemish or two from the years and the semi-beavertail forearm having early style wrap around checkering. The buttstock and forearm are numbered "641" in black pen, the forearm hanger is unmarked. The rifle is equipped with a quarter rib and includes a set of early style vertically split rings in a red cloth bag and a factory manual. The included August 24, 1990 dated factory letter confirms configuration and lists the rifle as being shipped in October 1967. There were approximately 181 pre-prefix rifles manufactured in this caliber and configuration; this example in a low three-digit number and as-new condition missing only the original factory box. (58821-4) {C&R} [Stuart Floam Collection]
serial #641, 243 Win., 22" light weight barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a beautiful AB/S22L rifle, the early single line address barrel and action both retai...morening 99% plus original blue, the hand-fitted breechblock is numbered to the gun. The wood is equally attractive with the checkered pistolgrip buttstock showing flowing shell flame grain on the left side with only a tiny blemish or two from the years and the semi-beavertail forearm having early style wrap around checkering. The buttstock and forearm are numbered "641" in black pen, the forearm hanger is unmarked. The rifle is equipped with a quarter rib and includes a set of early style vertically split rings in a red cloth bag and a factory manual. The included August 24, 1990 dated factory letter confirms configuration and lists the rifle as being shipped in October 1967. There were approximately 181 pre-prefix rifles manufactured in this caliber and configuration; this example in a low three-digit number and as-new condition missing only the original factory box. (58821-4) {C&R} [Stuart Floam Collection]

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Early Ruger No. 1 Medium Sporter Falling Block Rifle

Early Ruger No. 1 Medium Sporter Falling Block Rifle

Lot # 39 (Sale Order: 39 of 1114)      

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serial #737, 22-250, 26" medium weight barrel with a bright excellent bore. The early single line address barrel retains 99% original blue finish with identical original blue on the action, the hand-fitted breechblock is numbered to the gun. The checkered pistolgrip buttstock rates excellent showing loose curly grain and the semi-beavertail forearm with early style wrap around checkering rates excellent as well with two tiny surface scratches not worth mentioning if it wasn't for the condition of this rifle. The buttstock and forearm are numbered "737" in black pen, the forearm hanger is unmarked. The rifle is equipped with a quarter rib and includes a set of factory rings. An excellent BB/S26M three digit No. 1 rifle. (58821-5) {C&R} [Stuart Floam Collection]
serial #737, 22-250, 26" medium weight barrel with a bright excellent bore. The early single line address barrel retains 99% original blue finish with identical original ...moreblue on the action, the hand-fitted breechblock is numbered to the gun. The checkered pistolgrip buttstock rates excellent showing loose curly grain and the semi-beavertail forearm with early style wrap around checkering rates excellent as well with two tiny surface scratches not worth mentioning if it wasn't for the condition of this rifle. The buttstock and forearm are numbered "737" in black pen, the forearm hanger is unmarked. The rifle is equipped with a quarter rib and includes a set of factory rings. An excellent BB/S26M three digit No. 1 rifle. (58821-5) {C&R} [Stuart Floam Collection]

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Burgess Slide Action Folding Shotgun

Burgess Slide Action Folding Shotgun

Lot # 40 (Sale Order: 40 of 1114)      

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serial #3182, 12 ga, 19 1/2" plain barrel choked improved cylinder with an about very good bore which shows light oxidation and light pitting its full-length. The barrel and magazine tube retaining perhaps 75% original blue, the loss is due primarily to fading and toning to plum brown, appearing stronger under normal ambient light. The nosecap has toned to plum and the receiver is a mix of plum brown and pewter with the expected minor handling marks from the years but with strong trace blue in the protected areas. The sliding grip support shows some toning to plum, light oxidation and a couple spots of very light pitting with some strong trace blue at its root at the receiver. The walnut straight grip buttstock, checkered pistolgrip and checkered forend all rate about very good with much original varnish, minor handling marks and dings from the years and the buttplate with a 1/2" chip missing at the toe. The gun seems to function well mechanically and features the "Burgess Gun Co." name and address on the bolt slide, the belly showing only the serial number neatly engraved. There are a few spots of very sparsely scattered very light pitting but they are unobtrusive. There is a reproduction top-quality Burgess folding shotgun belt holster listed in the silent auction. Overall a very nice and very solid example of a late production Burgess Gun Company folding shotgun. (38745-5) {C&R}
serial #3182, 12 ga, 19 1/2" plain barrel choked improved cylinder with an about very good bore which shows light oxidation and light pitting its full-length. The barrel ...moreand magazine tube retaining perhaps 75% original blue, the loss is due primarily to fading and toning to plum brown, appearing stronger under normal ambient light. The nosecap has toned to plum and the receiver is a mix of plum brown and pewter with the expected minor handling marks from the years but with strong trace blue in the protected areas. The sliding grip support shows some toning to plum, light oxidation and a couple spots of very light pitting with some strong trace blue at its root at the receiver. The walnut straight grip buttstock, checkered pistolgrip and checkered forend all rate about very good with much original varnish, minor handling marks and dings from the years and the buttplate with a 1/2" chip missing at the toe. The gun seems to function well mechanically and features the "Burgess Gun Co." name and address on the bolt slide, the belly showing only the serial number neatly engraved. There are a few spots of very sparsely scattered very light pitting but they are unobtrusive. There is a reproduction top-quality Burgess folding shotgun belt holster listed in the silent auction. Overall a very nice and very solid example of a late production Burgess Gun Company folding shotgun. (38745-5) {C&R}

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Extremely Rare Burgess Gun Co. Factory Cutaway Demonstrator Shotgun

Extremely Rare Burgess Gun Co. Factory Cutaway Demonstrator Shotgun

Lot # 41 (Sale Order: 41 of 1114)      

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serial #1447, 12 ga., 26" barrel, unchoked, with a mostly bright very good bore which shows scattered pitting its full length. The barrel, magazine tube and nosecap retain about 95% later blue, the nice damascus pattern slightly evident beneath the polishing. The magazine tube, receiver and pistolgrip support frame have all been nickel or chrome plated some years ago, the bolt cover and action plate still being blued (serial number is a somewhat light and there are remnants of light pits on the bottom receiver cover). The straight grip walnut buttstock and checkered forend rate very good plus with good original varnish and overall minor dings and handling marks from the years. The gutta-percha checkered pistolgrip rates about very good, is mostly smooth, and has only a small chip missing from its right rear edge. The receiver has been cutaway in the factory pattern to reveal the inner workings of these very interesting firearms. The rear cutaway window on the pistolgrip frame shows light borderline engraving around it, there normally would be a checkered thumbprint in this area which is not present due to the factory cut-away. The gun seems to function well mechanically and is an extremely interesting example and would be an indisposable acquisition for any collector or student of Burgess Gun Company arms. There is a reproduction top-quality Burgess folding shotgun belt holster listed in the silent auction. (38315-25 LTS355) {ANTIQUE} [Lewis T Steadman Collection]
serial #1447, 12 ga., 26" barrel, unchoked, with a mostly bright very good bore which shows scattered pitting its full length. The barrel, magazine tube and nosecap retai...moren about 95% later blue, the nice damascus pattern slightly evident beneath the polishing. The magazine tube, receiver and pistolgrip support frame have all been nickel or chrome plated some years ago, the bolt cover and action plate still being blued (serial number is a somewhat light and there are remnants of light pits on the bottom receiver cover). The straight grip walnut buttstock and checkered forend rate very good plus with good original varnish and overall minor dings and handling marks from the years. The gutta-percha checkered pistolgrip rates about very good, is mostly smooth, and has only a small chip missing from its right rear edge. The receiver has been cutaway in the factory pattern to reveal the inner workings of these very interesting firearms. The rear cutaway window on the pistolgrip frame shows light borderline engraving around it, there normally would be a checkered thumbprint in this area which is not present due to the factory cut-away. The gun seems to function well mechanically and is an extremely interesting example and would be an indisposable acquisition for any collector or student of Burgess Gun Company arms. There is a reproduction top-quality Burgess folding shotgun belt holster listed in the silent auction. (38315-25 LTS355) {ANTIQUE} [Lewis T Steadman Collection]

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Whitney Burgess Morse 1878 Second Model Sporting Rifle

Whitney Burgess Morse 1878 Second Model Sporting Rifle

Lot # 42 (Sale Order: 42 of 1114)      

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serial #785, 45-70, 28" octagon barrel with full magazine and a good plus bore that shows strong rifling throughout but is a little dark with scattered pitting. This is an interesting second model which shows transitional features. The frame has the omitted third screw on left rear of action, the serial number is marked internally and the nosecap remains wedge fastened. It was during the second model production that the external serial number started to appear along with the screw-fastened nosecap. Maxwell states that the transition to external numbers happened somewhere between serial numbers 731 and 802, this rifle #785 helps narrow that window somewhat. The barrel bears the proper "G.W. MORSE" address which reads toward muzzle, all markings in metal remain clear and legible. The barrel and magazine retain a pleasing smooth brown patina overall and remain quite smooth and generally free of pitting. The action shows the same smooth brown patina and features the dust cover with two reinforcing screws and second gas escape hole. The walnut buttstock and forend show some nice figure and rate very good as refinished with a glossy varnish finish. The rifle is sighted with a German silver blade Rocky Mountain front and open sporting rear sights. A very interesting and scarce Burgess Morse sporting rifle. (18315-8LTS40) {ANTIQUE} [Lewis T. Steadman Collection]
serial #785, 45-70, 28" octagon barrel with full magazine and a good plus bore that shows strong rifling throughout but is a little dark with scattered pitting. This is a...moren interesting second model which shows transitional features. The frame has the omitted third screw on left rear of action, the serial number is marked internally and the nosecap remains wedge fastened. It was during the second model production that the external serial number started to appear along with the screw-fastened nosecap. Maxwell states that the transition to external numbers happened somewhere between serial numbers 731 and 802, this rifle #785 helps narrow that window somewhat. The barrel bears the proper "G.W. MORSE" address which reads toward muzzle, all markings in metal remain clear and legible. The barrel and magazine retain a pleasing smooth brown patina overall and remain quite smooth and generally free of pitting. The action shows the same smooth brown patina and features the dust cover with two reinforcing screws and second gas escape hole. The walnut buttstock and forend show some nice figure and rate very good as refinished with a glossy varnish finish. The rifle is sighted with a German silver blade Rocky Mountain front and open sporting rear sights. A very interesting and scarce Burgess Morse sporting rifle. (18315-8LTS40) {ANTIQUE} [Lewis T. Steadman Collection]

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Fine Whitney Scharf Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle

Fine Whitney Scharf Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle

Lot # 43 (Sale Order: 43 of 1114)      

Low Estimate: 2,500High Estimate: 3,500
serial #245, 44-40, 24" octagon barrel with full magazine and an excellent bore. This is a very nice and completely honest rifle which has an original case-hardened frame. The top of the barrel is marked with the "WHITNEY-ARMS-CO." address and the top tang is marked also with "WHITNEY ARMS CO. / PAT'D DEC. 21 1886." The barrel and magazine retain a smooth and even brown patina with perhaps 20% thin original blue showing. All markings in metal are crisp and legible as are edges. The action show a pleasing smooth and even brown patina with traces of faded original color case-hardened finish in protected areas. The plain walnut buttstock and forend rate excellent with over 90% original finish remaining and with just normal light handling marks. The rifle is sighted with a German silver blade Rocky Mountain front and standard open sporting rear sights. The stocks fit nicely and all edges remain crisp. Just a very nice and very honest Whitney Scharf. (18315-LTS282) {ANTIQUE} [Lewis T. Steadman Collection]
serial #245, 44-40, 24" octagon barrel with full magazine and an excellent bore. This is a very nice and completely honest rifle which has an original case-hardened frame...more. The top of the barrel is marked with the "WHITNEY-ARMS-CO." address and the top tang is marked also with "WHITNEY ARMS CO. / PAT'D DEC. 21 1886." The barrel and magazine retain a smooth and even brown patina with perhaps 20% thin original blue showing. All markings in metal are crisp and legible as are edges. The action show a pleasing smooth and even brown patina with traces of faded original color case-hardened finish in protected areas. The plain walnut buttstock and forend rate excellent with over 90% original finish remaining and with just normal light handling marks. The rifle is sighted with a German silver blade Rocky Mountain front and standard open sporting rear sights. The stocks fit nicely and all edges remain crisp. Just a very nice and very honest Whitney Scharf. (18315-LTS282) {ANTIQUE} [Lewis T. Steadman Collection]

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Colt Burgess Lever Action Sporting Rifle

Colt Burgess Lever Action Sporting Rifle

Lot # 44 (Sale Order: 44 of 1114)      

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serial #1496, 44-40, 25 1/2" round barrel with full magazine and a very good bore that shows deep rifling along with some scattered old oxidation. The metal surfaces of this rifle retain 97% old nicely restored blue finish. The barrel markings and Rampant Colt on left side of action remain strong and fully visible. The color is slightly more dull than original Colt blue as the polish was not as fine as the factory polish. The loading gate shows a good deal of period straw color and screw slots remain quite nice. The plain walnut buttstock and forend rate near excellent with a good deal of original finish and nice rich dark color. The stocks show some very light handling marks but they fit beautifully and show just one small crack at the end of the top tang that is very minor, sound and needs no attention. The rifle is sighted with a Marbles No. 3 beaded blade front sight and a Marbles folding leaf open sporting rear sight. This is a very attractive rifle that was beautifully restored long ago. (18315-28LTS69) {ANTIQUE} [Lewis T. Steadman Collection]
serial #1496, 44-40, 25 1/2" round barrel with full magazine and a very good bore that shows deep rifling along with some scattered old oxidation. The metal surfaces of t...morehis rifle retain 97% old nicely restored blue finish. The barrel markings and Rampant Colt on left side of action remain strong and fully visible. The color is slightly more dull than original Colt blue as the polish was not as fine as the factory polish. The loading gate shows a good deal of period straw color and screw slots remain quite nice. The plain walnut buttstock and forend rate near excellent with a good deal of original finish and nice rich dark color. The stocks show some very light handling marks but they fit beautifully and show just one small crack at the end of the top tang that is very minor, sound and needs no attention. The rifle is sighted with a Marbles No. 3 beaded blade front sight and a Marbles folding leaf open sporting rear sight. This is a very attractive rifle that was beautifully restored long ago. (18315-28LTS69) {ANTIQUE} [Lewis T. Steadman Collection]

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Superb American Percussion Sporting and Target Rifle attributed to John Belknap of St. Johnsbury, VA

Superb American Percussion Sporting and Target Rifle attributed to John Belknap of St. Johnsbury, VA

Lot # 45 (Sale Order: 45 of 1114)      

Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 5,000
.28 caliber, 28" octagon barrel is turned at the muzzle for a starter and shows a bright excellent bore. This rifle is just wonderful. The gun features an action made of what appears to be German silver with what appears to be an integral skeleton stock which is wrapped in leather which is finely sewn along the interior edge. The barrel has a steel ramrod channel which extends nine inches from the action with a pair of wonderful steel ramrod ferrules which are both finely knurled on each end. The lock fits into the German silver frame flawlessly and is engraved in beautiful relief floral scroll which also appears on the opposite side of the frame. The frame also shows lovely border treatment at both the barrel and the stock, the top of the action shows a sunburst and geometric patterns used by Nimschke and others. The triggerguard is a finger loop style, made of the same material as the action and shows some light scroll engraving as well. The top of the frame also has an integral peepsight base which holds a lollipop style adjustable sight. The rifle is also equipped with adjustable double set triggers which function properly. This rifle is unique in design and exhibits wonderful quality and it has tons of condition. The only making on the barrel is a very light and only partially visible "INGTON / T STEEL", the remnants of REMINGTON / CAST STEEL". The marking is light and the barrel was obviously shortened when Belknap made the rifle and part of the Remignton marking was obliterated, after finishing, the balance is light. The condition of the rifle is wonderful with the barrel retaining about 95% original brown finish with just a little silvering on the high edges. The action shows a lovely mellow patina and the lock is a very smooth and even gray patina. The rifle is sighted with a Beach combination front, beautifully crafted open sporting rear and the previously mentioned lollipop tang sight. What appears to be the original ramrod with nickel silver fittings on either end is present. The leather covering on the skeleton stock is excellent with a small area worn through the leather on the left side of the butt. This rifle is featured in Vermont's Gunsmiths & Gunmakers to 1900 by Harry Phillips and Terry Tyler. They state that due to the quality, attention to detail, workmanship and the rear sight they attribute the rifle to John Belknap. John Belknap was a fine craftsman and mechanical genius having designed and built water wheels and turbines that generated power, 17 of the "water motors" he sold to and installed for the city of Springfield, Mass. He also built several boats as well as a steam engine. Born in St. Johnsbury in 1840, his percussion rifles were later being made between 1879 and 1888. His life was cut short at the age of 48 when he drowned trying to clear a timber from a dam he was building across the Passumpsic River to power his shop. Regardless of who made this rifle, it stands on its own as a truly fabulous and likely unique American percussion sporting and target rifle. (18786-1) {ANTIQUE}
.28 caliber, 28" octagon barrel is turned at the muzzle for a starter and shows a bright excellent bore. This rifle is just wonderful. The gun features an action made of ...morewhat appears to be German silver with what appears to be an integral skeleton stock which is wrapped in leather which is finely sewn along the interior edge. The barrel has a steel ramrod channel which extends nine inches from the action with a pair of wonderful steel ramrod ferrules which are both finely knurled on each end. The lock fits into the German silver frame flawlessly and is engraved in beautiful relief floral scroll which also appears on the opposite side of the frame. The frame also shows lovely border treatment at both the barrel and the stock, the top of the action shows a sunburst and geometric patterns used by Nimschke and others. The triggerguard is a finger loop style, made of the same material as the action and shows some light scroll engraving as well. The top of the frame also has an integral peepsight base which holds a lollipop style adjustable sight. The rifle is also equipped with adjustable double set triggers which function properly. This rifle is unique in design and exhibits wonderful quality and it has tons of condition. The only making on the barrel is a very light and only partially visible "INGTON / T STEEL", the remnants of REMINGTON / CAST STEEL". The marking is light and the barrel was obviously shortened when Belknap made the rifle and part of the Remignton marking was obliterated, after finishing, the balance is light. The condition of the rifle is wonderful with the barrel retaining about 95% original brown finish with just a little silvering on the high edges. The action shows a lovely mellow patina and the lock is a very smooth and even gray patina. The rifle is sighted with a Beach combination front, beautifully crafted open sporting rear and the previously mentioned lollipop tang sight. What appears to be the original ramrod with nickel silver fittings on either end is present. The leather covering on the skeleton stock is excellent with a small area worn through the leather on the left side of the butt. This rifle is featured in Vermont's Gunsmiths & Gunmakers to 1900 by Harry Phillips and Terry Tyler. They state that due to the quality, attention to detail, workmanship and the rear sight they attribute the rifle to John Belknap. John Belknap was a fine craftsman and mechanical genius having designed and built water wheels and turbines that generated power, 17 of the "water motors" he sold to and installed for the city of Springfield, Mass. He also built several boats as well as a steam engine. Born in St. Johnsbury in 1840, his percussion rifles were later being made between 1879 and 1888. His life was cut short at the age of 48 when he drowned trying to clear a timber from a dam he was building across the Passumpsic River to power his shop. Regardless of who made this rifle, it stands on its own as a truly fabulous and likely unique American percussion sporting and target rifle. (18786-1) {ANTIQUE}

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Fine Philadelphia Percussion Halfstock Rifle by Krider

Fine Philadelphia Percussion Halfstock Rifle by Krider

Lot # 46 (Sale Order: 46 of 1114)      

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.34 cal, 33 3/4" part octagon part round barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel and under rib retain nearly all of their original lovely plum brown with some very minor wear along the sides of the round portion, and couple older very light pits near the muzzle. The rifle is equipped with a scant silver blade front sight and simple flat-top v-notch rear. It is maker stamped on its top flap "Krider Philada" and is drum and nipple style. The lockplate and hammer show a nice mottled gray case-hardened patina with the hammer showing some very nice case colors. The stepped beveled lockplate shows light borderline engraving and loose open scroll at front and rear with open scroll up the hammer. There are two iron ramrod thimbles and a lightly sculpted ramrod tailpipe with a nice flat-bottomed triggerguard with dovetailed front and rear extensions and a single graceful rearward-curving grip flourish. The faceted buttplate is a warm plum brown patina, its screws neatly engraved. The American walnut stock rates very good plus with much original varnish and the expected light dings and handling marks from the years. The wrist is nicely, coarsely checkered, there is a flared left-side shadowline cheekpiece, lovely little horn forend tip and there is a simple oval-shaped German silver monogram plate atop the wrist, it is un-engraved. The arm is equipped with a single trigger and the lock functions well mechanically; what is likely the original ramrod is included (showing an old repair near its tip). Overall a very lovely, if Spartan, Krider rifle that would serve well as an investment but doubtless shoot extremely well also. (38812-2) {ANTIQUE}
.34 cal, 33 3/4" part octagon part round barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel and under rib retain nearly all of their original lovely plum brown with some ver...morey minor wear along the sides of the round portion, and couple older very light pits near the muzzle. The rifle is equipped with a scant silver blade front sight and simple flat-top v-notch rear. It is maker stamped on its top flap "Krider Philada" and is drum and nipple style. The lockplate and hammer show a nice mottled gray case-hardened patina with the hammer showing some very nice case colors. The stepped beveled lockplate shows light borderline engraving and loose open scroll at front and rear with open scroll up the hammer. There are two iron ramrod thimbles and a lightly sculpted ramrod tailpipe with a nice flat-bottomed triggerguard with dovetailed front and rear extensions and a single graceful rearward-curving grip flourish. The faceted buttplate is a warm plum brown patina, its screws neatly engraved. The American walnut stock rates very good plus with much original varnish and the expected light dings and handling marks from the years. The wrist is nicely, coarsely checkered, there is a flared left-side shadowline cheekpiece, lovely little horn forend tip and there is a simple oval-shaped German silver monogram plate atop the wrist, it is un-engraved. The arm is equipped with a single trigger and the lock functions well mechanically; what is likely the original ramrod is included (showing an old repair near its tip). Overall a very lovely, if Spartan, Krider rifle that would serve well as an investment but doubtless shoot extremely well also. (38812-2) {ANTIQUE}

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U.S. Model 1879 Trapdoor Rifle by Springfield Armory

U.S. Model 1879 Trapdoor Rifle by Springfield Armory

Lot # 47 (Sale Order: 47 of 1114)      

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serial #162190, 45-70, 32 5/8" barrel with a near excellent bore that shows a couple minor pits. The barrel and bands retain 95% original blue with some light silvering at muzzle and scattered light flaking to brown. The breechblock and upper tang retain nearly all of their original case colors with a couple minor spots of light pitting and oxidation staining. The lock and hammer retain 90% original blue with scattered flaking to brown and some minor oxidation staining on the high edges of hammer. The triggerguard and lower tang retain 97% original blue with some minor flaking to brown around the edges. The walnut stock rates near excellent with a crisp 1881 dated cartouche, a crisp circled "P" firing proof, the expected dings and handling marks from the years. The rifle is equipped with a correct rear sight and cleaning rod. An excellent Trapdoor rifle that will make a great addition to any military collection. (208737-500) {ANTIQUE} [Dr. Louis C. March Jr. Collection]
serial #162190, 45-70, 32 5/8" barrel with a near excellent bore that shows a couple minor pits. The barrel and bands retain 95% original blue with some light silvering a...moret muzzle and scattered light flaking to brown. The breechblock and upper tang retain nearly all of their original case colors with a couple minor spots of light pitting and oxidation staining. The lock and hammer retain 90% original blue with scattered flaking to brown and some minor oxidation staining on the high edges of hammer. The triggerguard and lower tang retain 97% original blue with some minor flaking to brown around the edges. The walnut stock rates near excellent with a crisp 1881 dated cartouche, a crisp circled "P" firing proof, the expected dings and handling marks from the years. The rifle is equipped with a correct rear sight and cleaning rod. An excellent Trapdoor rifle that will make a great addition to any military collection. (208737-500) {ANTIQUE} [Dr. Louis C. March Jr. Collection]

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U.S. Model 1879 Lee Navy Bolt Action Rifle by Lee Arms

U.S. Model 1879 Lee Navy Bolt Action Rifle by Lee Arms

Lot # 48 (Sale Order: 48 of 1114)      

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serial #773, 45-70, 29" barrel with a very good bore that shows a few pits. The metal surfaces are mostly a dull gray patina with the rear band being a silver pewter, the buttplate showing some light pitting, scattered oxidation staining and traces of original blue. The walnut stock rates good with an older added varnish, a rack number "67" on the right side of butt, a repair running from the right side of wrist to the magazine well, a couple further repairs on the left side, a couple chips, scattered dings and handling marks. This rifle falls into the second contract serial number range, the barrel is marked with an "P/WMF/(Anchor)" inspection mark, the front band and nosecap appear to be correct replacements. A very good example of a hard-to-find early Navy bolt action rifle. (208737-562) {ANTIQUE} [Dr. Louis C. March Jr. Collection]
serial #773, 45-70, 29" barrel with a very good bore that shows a few pits. The metal surfaces are mostly a dull gray patina with the rear band being a silver pewter, the...more buttplate showing some light pitting, scattered oxidation staining and traces of original blue. The walnut stock rates good with an older added varnish, a rack number "67" on the right side of butt, a repair running from the right side of wrist to the magazine well, a couple further repairs on the left side, a couple chips, scattered dings and handling marks. This rifle falls into the second contract serial number range, the barrel is marked with an "P/WMF/(Anchor)" inspection mark, the front band and nosecap appear to be correct replacements. A very good example of a hard-to-find early Navy bolt action rifle. (208737-562) {ANTIQUE} [Dr. Louis C. March Jr. Collection]

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Winchester Model 1895 Lee Navy Bolt Action Rifle

Winchester Model 1895 Lee Navy Bolt Action Rifle

Lot # 49 (Sale Order: 49 of 1114)      

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serial #19559, 6mm Lee Navy, 28" barrel with a near excellent bore that shows a couple tiny spots of frosting. The metal surfaces of this second contract rifle retain 90% original blue finish with a couple minor dings on the bottom of the magazine box, some further light dings on bolt and receiver, a few light freckling spots and scattered flaking to brown. The walnut stock rates very good with an older added varnish, a 2" abrasion on the right side above magazine, some light chipping at the toe, scattered dings and handling marks. The receiver is marked with the initials "J.N.J" for the Navy inspector Lt. John N. Jordan. A very fine example of these hard-to-find U.S. military rifles. (208737-353) {C&R} [Dr. Louis C. March Jr. Collection]
serial #19559, 6mm Lee Navy, 28" barrel with a near excellent bore that shows a couple tiny spots of frosting. The metal surfaces of this second contract rifle retain 90%...more original blue finish with a couple minor dings on the bottom of the magazine box, some further light dings on bolt and receiver, a few light freckling spots and scattered flaking to brown. The walnut stock rates very good with an older added varnish, a 2" abrasion on the right side above magazine, some light chipping at the toe, scattered dings and handling marks. The receiver is marked with the initials "J.N.J" for the Navy inspector Lt. John N. Jordan. A very fine example of these hard-to-find U.S. military rifles. (208737-353) {C&R} [Dr. Louis C. March Jr. Collection]

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Fine Winchester Model 1873 Deluxe Lever Action Rifle

Fine Winchester Model 1873 Deluxe Lever Action Rifle

Lot # 50 (Sale Order: 50 of 1114)      

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serial #248849, 38 WCF, 24" part round part octagon barrel with a very good plus bore that shows an area of light pitting and frosting. This is a very fine Winchester 1873 deluxe rifle. The frame retains 60-70% original case colors with some scattered light pitting and fading to brown in areas of loss. The barrel retains about 70% original blue with even flaking to brown along its edges. The fancy checkered walnut stocks rate very good plus retaining much of their factory varnish with a small chip at the left leading edge of forend, the expected scattered dings and handling marks. The inside of the tang is marked with an assembly number of "624 XXX", both the inlet of the stock and the inside toe of the buttplate are matching to this number. The rifle is sighted with the early Winchester 1873 tang mounted peep sight, a sporting style rear sight and a folding Beach combination front sight. Special features include the half magazine and the part octagon barrel. A factory letter is included with this rifle that confirms its configuration, the letter lists the rifle as having a folding peep sight and a Beach combination sight as well. The letter lists a receipt date of September 3rd, 1887 and a shipment date of September 12th, 1887. A very fine Winchester 1873 Deluxe rifle with a factory letter confirming its features. (208087-10) {ANTIQUE}? [Kenneth Fry Collection]
serial #248849, 38 WCF, 24" part round part octagon barrel with a very good plus bore that shows an area of light pitting and frosting. This is a very fine Winchester 187...more3 deluxe rifle. The frame retains 60-70% original case colors with some scattered light pitting and fading to brown in areas of loss. The barrel retains about 70% original blue with even flaking to brown along its edges. The fancy checkered walnut stocks rate very good plus retaining much of their factory varnish with a small chip at the left leading edge of forend, the expected scattered dings and handling marks. The inside of the tang is marked with an assembly number of "624 XXX", both the inlet of the stock and the inside toe of the buttplate are matching to this number. The rifle is sighted with the early Winchester 1873 tang mounted peep sight, a sporting style rear sight and a folding Beach combination front sight. Special features include the half magazine and the part octagon barrel. A factory letter is included with this rifle that confirms its configuration, the letter lists the rifle as having a folding peep sight and a Beach combination sight as well. The letter lists a receipt date of September 3rd, 1887 and a shipment date of September 12th, 1887. A very fine Winchester 1873 Deluxe rifle with a factory letter confirming its features. (208087-10) {ANTIQUE}? [Kenneth Fry Collection]

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