Amoskeag Auction Company, Inc. Auction Catalog - Auction No. 117 - Session 1 Online Auctions

Outstanding Winchester Model 1897 Riot Gun with Central Railroad Of New Jersey Markings

Lot #1 (Sale Order 1 of 699)

serial #260769, 12 ga., 20" plain barrel choked cylinder (marked CYL.) with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this outstanding shotgun retain about 97% original blue, the loss is due to some light wear near the muzzle where there are a few rub marks, high edge wear and operational wear on the magazine tube. There are the scattered light handling marks one would expect here and there from the years and there is some scattered light oxidation on the receiver, primarily on its belly near the serial number. The screw heads remain true and unmaligned with only one showing some very minor slot damage at the magazine tube hanger. There is very good pale fire temper blue on the trigger spring and the hammer has some very nice color case-hardening. The plain pistolgrip buttstock and grooved forend rate very good to very good plus with much original varnish and the expected minor dings and handling marks from the years. The stock shows drying cracks left and right at the receiver, each about 1 1/2" in length and there is one additional crack at the front of the forend. The right side of the buttstock has been neatly branded during the period of use "PM DEPT/CRR OF NJ/05", denoting "Paymaster Department, Central Railroad of New Jersey, (Gun) No. 5" . The arm, being an early 1897, was built as a solid frame and remains in very nice condition and operates well mechanically. A very nice early Winchester model 1897 Riot with some very cool railroad property markings. (38585-113) {C&R}

Stunning Winchester Model 12 Pigeon Grade Trap Slide Action Shotgun

Lot #2 (Sale Order 2 of 699)

serial #1968575, 12 ga., 30" rectangular post ventilated rib barrel with mid-rib ivory target bead and a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 98% bright original blue with nice matting atop the receiver. The loss is due to some very light muzzle wear, some very light operational wear on slide bar and mag tube and light rub wear at the rear left of the triggerguard bow. The engine turned bolt and carrier are brilliant with only very light operational wear evident on the bolt. The checkered walnut capped pistolgrip Monte Carlo style stock and extended semi beavertail style forend rate excellent retaining all their original high-gloss finish and only a few very light, very very sparsely scattered handling marks, primarily along the toeline. The grade of wood on both pieces is stunning and if not exhibition grade is certainly AAA. The original grooved Winchester ventilated rubber recoil pad is in place giving a 14 1/4" length of pull. The gun mounts solidly and seems to function well mechanically. Really a stellar example of a late 1970-made Pigeon Grade Model 12 Trap, no doubt from the Winchester Custom Shop, in very seldom-encountered condition. (38682-1) {MODERN}

Exceptional Colt Detective Special Square Butt Revolver

Lot #3 (Sale Order 3 of 699)

serial #403067, 38 special, 2" barrel with a bright excellent, likely unfired, bore. The metal surfaces on this lovely early square butt revolver retain about 99% original blue, with no appreciable loss and perhaps one or two tiny handling marks here or there and a tiny spot of oxidation at top left frame. The bright-polished sides of the hammer remain brilliant as does the color case-hardening on the ejector rod head. The checkered walnut grips with silver Rampant Colt medallions rate excellent; they are un-numbered but their fit is perfect and they are clearly original to the gun. There is no flash evidence on the front face of the cylinder, no turn ring present, and the breech and forcing cone of the barrel remain brilliant in-the-white. The revolver comes in its original purple-tone hinge-top box numbered to the gun on the bottom with a boar bristle brush, "Special Instructions" cleaning pamphlet and test target pencil-numbered to the gun (the serial number has been re-penciled at some point and is slightly darker but is clearly an original number). The box itself rates very good plus with some very minor wear on the corners, a small tear on its rear spine and has the "Detective Special" surcharge label. An absolutely super example overall, likely unfired since leaving the blue dome in 1931. (38638-21) {C&R}

Colt Camp Perry Single Shot Target Pistol

Lot #4 (Sale Order 4 of 699)

serial #709, 22 LR, 10" barrel with a bright about excellent bore which may show a couple spots of very very light frosting. Barrel, yoke and "cylinder" retain about 97-98% original blue, the loss is due to some muzzle wear and remnants of some very light oxidation on the left side of the barrel, those areas a silvery gray with a couple very minor pinprick pits. The frame itself retains perhaps 95-97% original blue, the loss being primarily on the frontstrap and bottom of the triggerguard bow with some leading edge of the frame wear. The bright polished sides of the hammer remain mostly brilliant with some very light staining in the area of the spur. The checkered walnut grips rate very good plus to near excellent with only some minor handling marks, they are stamp-numbered to the gun; there is a tiny chip missing at the leading edge of the right grip. The revolver still functions well and lockup is good with very slight lateral play barrel-to-frame. A very nice example overall that will likely perform as well at the range as it will as an investment. (38638-4) {C&R}

Winchester Model 52 Deluxe Target Rifle

Lot #5 (Sale Order 5 of 699)

serial #32038, 22 LR, 28" target barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 97-98% original blue, the bolt knob drifting just a bit. The bolt body remains bright with only light operational wear and is DC pencil-numbered to the gun on its underside. The checkered walnut target style stock rates very good plus to excellent with much original varnish and only very minor dings and handling marks from the years. The Winchester hard rubber pistolgrip cap is intact and the arm wears a factory checkered steel buttplate. The rifle features a Lyman globe front sight and Lyman rear receiver sight with factory color case-hardened target blocks atop the barrel. There has been a Winchester-style sling swivel inletted on the underside of the forend, in the middle diamond checkered panel, it is extremely well done and would actually pass for factory work; the flat, angled rear face of the receiver where the bolt enters has been polished bright. A single Winchester marked magazine is included. Overall a very lovely and rare Model 52 Deluxe special order rifle in an extremely fine state of condition. (38709-15) {C&R}

Wonderful C.R. Alsop Navy Model Percussion Revolver

Lot #6 (Sale Order 6 of 699)

serial #465, .36 caliber 4 1/2" octagon barrel with a near excellent bore that shows just a little light oxidation. This revolver is in wonderful condition with the only loss being due to poor storage. The barrel retains about 95% strong original blue finish. The loading lever shows about 95% brilliant original color case-hardened finish. The cylinder retains 80% bright original blue with almost all of the loss coming in one area which has scattered very fine salt & pepper pitting. The frame retains about 25% original blue with the balance flaked and a smooth, pleasing brown patina showing on the right side and some very fine pinprick pitting on the left side. The hammer retains lots of vibrant original color case-hardened finish. The two-piece walnut grips rate excellent with 95% original finish remaining. The revolver has all matching numbers including the grips which are numbered in pencil on their inside surface. The screwhead on the left side of the frame shows some slot damage. A really wonderful Alsop Navy with lots of original bright blue finish. (18610-13) {ANTIQUE}

Exceptional Winchester Pre '64 Model 70 Featherweight Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #7 (Sale Order 7 of 699)

serial #577856, 308 Win, 22" featherweight barrel with a bright excellent, likely unfired, bore. The metal surfaces on this beautiful rifle retain 99% plus original blue. There is no discernible wear, the only real loss being some extremely light operational wear on the receiver races, a few very light rubs on the bolt knob, a very light rub on the blued extractor and a tiny abrasion on the right side of the receiver near the serial number which does not breech the blue. The bolt body remains bright and is correctly DC pencil-numbered to the gun with the bolt face showing all its original blue and the feed ramp showing no evidence of having had a cartridge introduced. The checkered walnut pistolgrip Monte Carlo stock rates excellent to as-new with perhaps a couple very tiny handling dings on the right side of the butt. The original sights are intact as are the swivels and plastic checkered buttplate. The rifle appears very much unfired since leaving New Haven in 1963 and comes with what is likely its original hangtags. Both are Winchester Western Division Olin Mathieson Chemical tags, one the typical ovoid Model 70 Featherweight yellow, red and blue hangtag, the other is the manila bolt tag with the model and serial number in pencil; both show a couple of folds but are otherwise very good to excellent. An absolutely super featherweight that would be perfect in a period boxing. (38585-109) {C&R}

Rare Smith & Wesson .44 Hand Ejector 2nd Model Revolver

Lot #8 (Sale Order 8 of 699)

Description Update (3/14/18 and 3/22/18): No caliber markings on the right side; is a .455 HE frame, shipped in a special shipment of two guns to A&F in 1916

serial #46751, 45 Colt, 6 1/2" barrel with an excellent bore. The .44 Hand Ejectors 2nd Model were made mostly in 44 Special but small quantities trickled out in other calibers and are considered rare; it is reported that only 727 were made in 45 Colt. This revolver is not only chambered for a rare caliber but remains in grand condition retaining about 99% original blue finish with a faint turn ring on the cylinder, a very light oxidation stain on the backstrap and a few minor handling marks. The service style trigger and service hammer retain beautiful swirls of case-hardened color as does the lanyard loop. The diamond checkered walnut factory grips with gold S&W medallions are numbered to the gun and rate excellent. All appropriate parts are correctly numbered to the gun and function is excellent. The left side of the barrel has the company name with patent dates on the top, but no caliber markings on the right side. This gun has not seen much use and only lacks the factory box to "send it over the top". A beautiful 1935-made 2nd Model in a rare caliber that no collector should pass up. (88620-13) {C&R}

Smith & Wesson 38/44 Outdoorsman Hand Ejector Revolver

Lot #9 (Sale Order 9 of 699)

serial #46152, 38 Special, 6 1/2" barrel with an excellent bore. This pre-war 1935 made revolver remains in lovely condition with about 99% original blue exhibiting minor high edge wear, turn ring on the cylinder and minor handling marks. The service style trigger and hammer retain bold case-hardened colors with minor operational wear. The diamond checkered walnut factory Magna grips with silver S&W medallions are numbered to another gun and rate very good to excellent with a few minor handling marks, a tiny chip out of the left panels diamond and the metal slightly proud at the butt. Magna grips were available for N frame revolvers as option starting in 1935. This revolver features a Patridge front sight and factory adjustable black blade rear sight. This gun remains in fantastic condition and would be a fine addition to any collection. (88620-17) {C&R}

Prussian Charles Daly Diamond Grade Boxlock Double Shotgun

Lot #10 (Sale Order 10 of 699)

serial #3027, 10 ga. (2 5/8"), 30" damascus barrels choked a light full and a tight full with bright about excellent bores which show some very sparsely scattered remnants of perhaps some very light pinprick pitting or built-up wad residue. This is a stunning Lindner-made Daly. The barrels themselves show a lovely contrasting damascus pattern their full length with some very light wear to pewter at the muzzle's, a couple spots of very light oxidation and a few very light dings on the rib near the breeches. There are nice geometric engraved bands at the breeches and the dolls head extension has lovely scroll. The frame shows some fading trace case colors, the balance primarily a very pleasing smooth pewter gray patina with the triggerguard retaining nearly all its original blue. Top of frame, the top lever, frame flats and belly show exquisite flowing tight scroll with background punch-dot shading and banknote filigree borders. "Charles Daly" is in riband on each frame flat and there is a lovely gun dog on the bow of the guard, a chamois on the belly of the frame and small gamebirds at the very front of the frame's belly; the quality of the engraving is stunning. The checkered round knob English walnut buttstock rates very good plus to near excellent with nearly all of its original varnish and some lovely grain figure, showing only the light dings and handling marks one would expect from a hunted arm. The grip features nice checkered panels as do the stock cheeks and the length of pull to the original checkered bone buttplate is 14 1/4" with drops of 1 3/8" and 2 1/2". The splinter forend is near fully checkered and rates very good as well, showing perhaps a bit more wear, with a nice bone forend tip, the iron and lever release showing the same exquisite engraving as the balance of the metal. The arm features double triggers, extractors, automatic safety and cocking indicators and locks up solidly with the top lever at dead center. Included with the arm is a leather luggage style case with green baize interior and ammunition carrier insert. The exterior rates about very good showing some old water staining, light flaking and small abrasions but with the stitching near fully intact. A brass monogram plate on the lid reads "L. Nichols Junior/Nahant". The interior of the lid features a William Read and Sons retailer label which may be a later replacement. The ammunition carrier holds 60 rounds of 10 ga. 2 7/8" #5 shot. Overall an absolutely lovely Prussian Daly, that likely still could be taken afield with its complement of #5s, perfect turkey medicine, a really stunning big bore Prussian boxlock double. (38586-4) {C&R}

Winchester Model 52E International Prone Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #11 (Sale Order 11 of 699)

serial #E124069, 22 LR, 28" heavy barrel with a bright near excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 97% original thinning blue and the International Prone style stock rates near excellent retaining most of its factory oil finish with a few lightly scattered handling marks. The stock is fitted with a grooved solid rubber recoil pad and a combination handstop/sling swivel mounted on an accessory rail. There are no sights present, but the barrel has two target blocks mounted and two factory holes at the front of barrel. Included is a factory cardboard box correctly end-labeled to the gun. Overall an excellent final model 52 to add to your rimfire or Winchester collection. (218709-20) {MODERN}

Remington Model 40-X Target Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #12 (Sale Order 12 of 699)

serial #1290, 22 LR, 28" heavy barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain perhaps 92% original thinning blue, the loss due to areas of pinprick pitting and oxidation staining with a few small nicks and scratches. The smooth walnut pistolgrip target stock rates near excellent with a handful of tiny blemishes and handling marks. The stock is fitted with a White-Line rubber buttplate which has dried and crazed over the years. The stock also features a pair of adjustable barrel bedding screws and a combination sling swivel/handstop mounted to an accessory rail in the forend. This rifle is sighted with a Redfield Olympic Micrometer receiver sight and a Redfield International Match detachable target front sight with a clear aperture insert. The barrel and receiver are factory drilled and tapped in three places for target blocks. Overall an excellent condition 40-X "Rangemaster" to add to your rimfire target collection. (218709-17) {C&R}

Winchester Pre '64 Model 70 Alaskan Rifle

Lot #13 (Sale Order 13 of 699)

serial #535967, 375 H&H Magnum, 25" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 98% plus factory blue with the bolt body remaining bright.The bolt knob shows some light toning to gray and there is some very light operational wear on the bolt body, it is appropriately DC pencil-numbered to the gun on its underside. The checkered walnut Monte Carlo stock rates excellent with the expected very minor handling ding here or there, showing a bit of worn finish on some of the high edges, but it is overall very nice and has its original Winchester solid rubber recoil pad in place. The original front sight is in place, its hood is no longer present, the rear sight has been removed and a Lyman 48 WJ receiver sight has been installed in place in the factory holes, the stock is unaltered. The bottom metal retains its original polish in every respect while the barreled action was very neatly factory refinished at a later date and has the factory custom shop five-digit work order number stamped on its underside beneath the chamber. Oddly, the escutcheon for the forend/barrel screw has gone missing from the stock, but should be a very easy item to replace. Overall a very lovely Alaskan manufactured in 1961, the second year of the "Alaskan" moniker. (38585-78) {C&R}

Winchester Pre '64 Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #14 (Sale Order 14 of 699)

serial #240792, 257 Roberts, 24" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this nice 1953-made rifle retain about 98 to near 99% original blue, the loss due primarily to some very light sharp edge wear and perhaps a widely scattered minor handling mark here or there. The bolt body remains bright with only light operational wear and one small spot of light oxidation or pinprick pitting on the knob of the bolt; the bolt is appropriately DC pencil-numbered to the gun on its underside. The checkered walnut Monte Carlo stock rates excellent with all its original varnish and only minor dings and handling marks here and there and a small scratch to the rear of the forend screw. The original front sight and hood are in place, the rear sight boss with a correct Marbles No. 69 folding leaf rear sight, which was standard until 1954. Overall a very lovely Pre '64 model 70 in a very desirable caliber, the small spot on the bolt handle is very unobtrusive and certainly could be rectified by a good restorer who knew his business if one wished. (38585-67) {C&R}

Cooper Model 57M Western Classic Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #15 (Sale Order 15 of 699)

serial #2539, 22 LR, 24" chrome-moly premium match grade Wilson Arms octagon barrel with rounded breech and a bright, excellent bore. The barrel and checkered bolt handle retain nearly all of their original high polished blue, the bolt handle has some very mild handling wear along its edges and center. The receiver and bottom metal are finished in the factory, bone charcoal case coloring that has vibrant patterns with only a tiny scratch visible on the left side of the receiver. The AAA+ claro walnut stock rates excellent and has a few very light dings and other fine marks. Along with a lovey fiddleback pattern to the grain the stock features an ebony forend tip, a case colored steel capped pistolgrip and matching case colored inletted swivels bases, a left side cheek rest with accent line, western style fleur pattern wrap-around borderless checkering and a Niedner style checkered steel buttplate. The buttplate has a matte blue finish with some small amounts of loss at the toe. The rifle features a detachable magazine with case colored base, and has a set of factory polish blue Talley mounts installed on the receiver. Included are a set of factory Talley 1" scope rings in the same case colored finish as the other parts. This is a lovely rifle in near as-new overall condition that will be a center showpiece to any sporting rifle or rimfire collection, and with the right optics a splendid performer as well. (48638-19) {MODERN}

Winchester Model 61 Slide Action Rifle

Lot #16 (Sale Order 16 of 699)

Description Update (3/14/18): Light impact marks on top rear of receiver

serial #324072, 22 S/L/LR (Barrel marked .22 S.L. OR L.R.), 24" round barrel with an excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this grooved receiver rifle retain 98% original blue with a hint of silvering at muzzle, some light handling marks on barrel and operational wear on magazine tube. The walnut buttstock has some nicely figured grain that approaches semi-deluxe and it rates near excellent retaining much of its factory finish with a couple spots of light flaking and some minor handling marks. The walnut forend rates near excellent retaining much of its factory finish with a few light handling marks. A very nice example of these desirable Winchester slide action rifles overall. (208638-36) {C&R}

Colt New Service Double Action Revolver

Lot #17 (Sale Order 17 of 699)

serial #349144, 44-40 WCF, 5 1/2" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this nice large frame Colt retain 98-99% original blue, the loss is due to some extremely light high edge wear and a minute handling mark or two here and there. The bright-polished sides of the hammer remain brilliant and the color case-hardening on the lanyard loop is vivid. The checkered walnut silver medallion Rampant Colt grips rate excellent to as-new, they are un-numbered and fit precisely. The firing pin bushing shows virtually no wear, there is no flash evidence on the face of the cylinder and the forcing cone remains bright with hardened oil on its interior. There are a few minor dings on the crane and the frame just above it but they are very unobtrusive. The arm comes in its original purple-tone, hinge-top box, serial numbered to the gun on its underside, with onion skin wrap on the interior. The box rates very good to very good plus with minor scuffs here and there and separated seams at the corners of the lid, the end of label still very readable. Overall a really super New Service that appears to have seen little or no use since leaving the blue dome in 1940. (38659-29) {C&R}

Extremely Rare Colt Model 1911 Sample Pistol Furnished to Springfield Armory Pre-Production of the 1

Lot #18 (Sale Order 18 of 699)

serial #125567, 45 ACP, 5" Colt barrel with a bright about excellent bore which shows only some lightly scattered very light frosting about three quarters of its length. This is an exciting and very rare pistol for the advanced 1911 collector. Prior to Springfield Armory's production of the 1911 pistol, Colt did not have a complete set of up-to-date specification drawings to furnish to Springfield Armory. Colts rather relied on designated pistols and gauges to produce their pistols and component parts. It was therefore necessary for Springfield Armory to produce their own set of drawings based on 20 sample Colt pistols sent to them, which they actually had to purchase from Colts firearms. These arms were not serial numbered and were used by Springfield Armory to establish their own set of blueprint drawings for manufacture of the pistols and all the component parts. All 20 guns were disassembled, all the parts measured, an average taken, high and low end of the measurements were considered to be the manufacturing tolerances. These arms stayed with Springfield Armory until the end of the last Springfield production run, at which time they were stamped with the serial numbers 125,567-125,586, government inspected, and accepted as part of the Springfield Armory series of 1911-produced pistols. Colts very own records show "20 pistols not numbered" shipped to "Commanding Officer, Springfield Armory June 1, 1912". In the 19-teens and later in the '20s, many 1911 pistols were sold through the Director of Civilian Marksmanship, the sales being handled by the National Rifle Association. These model 1911 pistols were all marked "N.R.A." adjacent to the serial number on the frame, this example happens to be one of those "N.R.A."-marked guns, adding not only to its desirability but further to the rarity of the arm. The metal surfaces retain perhaps 70-75% original blue, showing even fading with wear to pewter gray along the high edges and contact points. The flat mainspring housing and frontstrap as well as the grip safety are a dull pewter and plum brown patina with remnants of some light oxidation present. The diamond checkered walnut grips rate very good to very good plus showing some light wear along the bottom edges along with some minor compressions or chipped points here and there. Included is a single two-tone, folded-base Springfield Armory lanyard loop magazine. As would be expected with these reference pistols, the arm is now mostly mixed parts (likely mostly original Colt) however the firing pin stop, sear and disconnector are all "S" stamped, additionally the mainspring housing pin is the very early style with both ends being domed, rather than the later pins which have one domed and one concave end; all parts are indeed early style consistent with their date of completion at Springfield Armory. The pistol is listed by serial number in The Model 1911 and Model 1911A1 Military and Commercial Pistols by Joe Poyer Â© North Cape Publications, and in Clawson's monumental work Colt 45 Service Pistols, as the very first of the 20 guns provided by Colt, which were serial numbered by Springfield Armory at the end of production. Additionally Springfield Research Service lists serial numbers 125,567-125,586 as "unnumbered pistols, shipping October 8, 1915, Springfield Armory". This arm is a singular rarity among Colt pistols, being one of only 20, provided by THE manufacturer of these venerable arms, to the Federal Government, pre-production of their 1911 runÃ‰.. The Springfield arms being sought-after pistols in their own right. Couple this with the fact that the arm was later marked and sold through the DCM by way of the N.R.A., this arm eclipses even Singer Sewing Machine-manufactured pistols in rarity. This is an extremely rare opportunity for the advanced Colt 1911 or martial pistol collector to acquire a very rare arm, an opportunity which will not likely be presented again for many decades. (38679-1) {C&R}

Winchester Model 62A Slide Action Rifle

Lot #19 (Sale Order 19 of 699)

serial #409664, 22 S/L/LR, 23" round barrel with an excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 99% original blue finish with a tiny spot of silvering on the right side of receiver and some operational wear on the slide. The walnut stock rates excellent showing a couple small spots of flaking and minor handling marks from the years. A very nice example of these Winchester slide action rifles overall. (208585-130) {C&R}

Colt New Service Double Action Revolver

Lot #20 (Sale Order 20 of 699)

Description Update (3/14/18): M.P. marking on bottom of grip frame and No. 2735 marking on backstrap both of which are likely factory applied for a police department

serial #353158, 45 Colt, 5 1/2" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this big bore Colt retain about 98% original blue, showing some very light muzzle wear, very light high edge wear and the sparsely scattered minor handling mark here or there, the cylinder with light rotational rings. The bright polished sides of the hammer remain brilliant with a bit of operational wear and vivid color case-hardening on the lanyard loop. The checkered walnut grips with silver Rampant Colt medallions rate excellent to as-new, the left grip with a tiny scratch on its butt; they are appropriately un-numbered. The revolver comes in its original purple-tone, hinge-top box, numbered to the gun on its underside with test target, numbered to a different gun, and correct end label. Really a very nice big bore New Service overall in an extremely fine state of condition. (38659-49) {C&R}

Rare Colt Officers Model Heavy Barrel Target Revolver

Lot #21 (Sale Order 21 of 699)

serial #643293, 32 Colt, 6" barrel with a bright excellent, likely unfired, bore. The metal surfaces on this lovely revolver retain about 98 to near 99% original blue, the only loss is some very light muzzle silvering with some very light fading in the area beneath the front sight. The bright-polished sides of the hammer show only the tiniest amount of oxidation staining in the area of the spur and right side of frame shows some very sparsely scattered, extremely light freckles of oxidation, they would not even warrant mention were this gun not nearly as-new. There is no wear on the face of the firing pin bushing, flash areas of the cylinder and both forcing cone and breech face remain bright and in-the-white. The arm is fitted with a Patridge style front sight and a square notch rear. The checkered walnut grips with silver Rampant Colt medallions rate excellent to as-new, they are un-numbered and fit precisely, each with one tiny ding on the flat portion of the butt. The revolver comes in an original purple-tone, hinge-top box, correctly labeled but re-numbered to the gun. Inside is an original boar bristle brush and Colts "Shooting Suggestions" pamphlet. The box itself rates otherwise excellent but for a minor split along the seam of the lid and another along the bottom seam, with the end label slightly detached, re-attached with cellophane tape. The end label shows the "Target/Heavy Barrel/Patridge Sight" surcharge with a ".32" surcharge on the lower end label. An absolutely super heavy barrel target overall in a rare and desirable chambering. (38659-12) {C&R}

Colt Officers Model Target Double Action Revolver

Lot #22 (Sale Order 22 of 699)

serial #27348, 22 LR, 6" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this third issue revolver retain about 99% original blue, the only appreciable loss being a series of light abrasions across the matted surface of the topstrap, which looks like it came in contact with the coiled steel portion of the original Colt boar bristle cleaning brushes, it certainly could easily be toned down by someone who knew their business. The bright-polished sides of the hammer remain brilliant with only some very sparse, very light remnants of oxidation staining. There is a tiny bit of wear on the lower front of the butt and the cylinder turn ring is so light it does not breech the blue. The arm is equipped with a Patridge front sight and square notch rear. The checkered walnut grips with silver Rampant Colt medallions rate excellent to as-new, they are un-numbered and fit precisely. The arm rides in its original purple-tone, hinge-top box, serial numbered to the gun on its underside. The box rates excellent with "Target" and "Patridge Sight" surcharges above the blue end label. An absolutely super Officers Model Target which saw very little, very careful use. (38659-53) {C&R}

U.S. Model 1911 Semi-Auto Pistol by Colt

Lot #23 (Sale Order 23 of 699)

serial #271531, 45 ACP, 5" High Standard barrel with an excellent bore. This late war 1918-made pistol remains in fine condition with about 90 - 95% original blue exhibiting high edge wear, fine scratches, assembly marks and the occasional tiny ding and oxidation blemish. The double diamond checkered walnut factory grips rate very good to excellent with light diamond point wear, heaviest near the butt, and a few other handling marks. The slide is serial numbered to the gun on the bottom and the markings remain crisp overall including Lt. Col. John M. Gilbert's inspection mark on the frame. The pistol includes an unmarked two-tone magazine with pinned base. Overall, a nice condition Government Model pistol for the martial or Colt collector. (88569-20) {C&R}[Calhoun L.H. Howard Collection]

U.S. Model 1911 Semi-Auto Pistol by Colt

Lot #24 (Sale Order 24 of 699)

serial #247089, 45 ACP, 5" Colt barrel with a lightly frosted bore. This 1918 made pistol retains about 90% original blue with the frontstrap worn to brown, thinning finish on the flat mainspring housing, high edge wear, areas starting to thin to pewter and other handling marks. The double diamond walnut factory grips rate near excellent with a few diamond points lightly compressed. Lt. Col. John M. Gilbert's inspection mark on the frame remains crisp as do the other factory markings. The recoil spring guide is the early style with long sharp tips but all other parts appear to remain correct to period of manufacture. The pistol includes a single unmarked two-tone factory magazine with pinned base. This Government Model has seen modest use over the years and is a viable addition to any collection. (88569-18) {C&R}[Calhoun L.H. Howard Collection]

U.S. M1 Garand Lend Lease Rifle by Springfield Armory

Lot #25 (Sale Order 25 of 699)

serial #320442, 30-06, 24" 8-41 dated Springfield barrel with a very good bore that shows some frosting and a couple spots of light pitting. The gas cylinder and front sight retain 95% of an added black enamel finish with some flaking spots. The other parts retain 90% original parkerized finish with some light silvering on the floorplate and scattered fading. The walnut stock rates very good as lightly cleaned with a strong ordnance wheel cartouche, a strong "SA/GHS" cartouche, a strong circled P firing proof, some scattered dings and handling marks. All of the parts appear to be correct and the barrel is marked with British proofs near the date. An original 1942 Boyt M1907 sling is included with this rifle. A very good example of a correct pre-Pearl Harbor Garand that was lent to our British allies. (208678-19) {C&R}

Fine Henry Deringer "Peanut" Percussion Pocket Pistol

Lot #26 (Sale Order 26 of 699)

.39 caliber, 1 11/16" barrel including the breech, the barrel itself is 1 1/8" in length. The lock is properly marked "DERINGER / PHILADELa" and the barrel shows correct "DERINGE / PHILADEL" on top flat of tiny breech section between the German silver bands, along with a "P" within sunburst on left angled flat. The lock, tang and all German silver furniture shows lovely 19th century scroll engraving. The triggerguard has the correct, smallest form of the pineapple finial. The iron surfaces of pistol show a pleasing smooth brown color overall, a little darker on the lock than the barrel. The checkered walnut stock rates excellent with a good deal of original finish remaining and with well-defined edges. The pistol has a German silver blade front sight and tiny notch rear. Many people call many Deringers "Peanuts" when in fact they are larger examples. This is a true Peanut measuring barely over 4 1/4" from muzzle to butt. A fine, desirable and very honest example of these diminutive percussion pistols. (18706-21) {ANTIQUE}

U.S. M1 Carbine by Winchester

Lot #27 (Sale Order 27 of 699)

Description Update (3/24/18): A tiny chip on the right side of the receiver from when the factory milled the action spring tube

serial #1015395, 30 Carbine, 18" 12-42 dated Winchester barrel with a very good bore that shows some frosting in the grooves. The metal surfaces retain 97% arsenal parkerzied finish with a few tiny dings behind the front sight and some fading on the band. The highwood I-cut stock rates very good with a lightly added oil finish, a partially faded boxed "WRA/GHD" cartouche, a partially faded ordnance wheel, a crisp circled "P" firing proof on underside of pistolgrip, a small chip on pistolgrip, a 1/2" crack behind the triggerguard, a few dings and scattered handling marks. The sear appears unmarked but the remaining parts are correctly of Winchester or Winchester subcontractor manufacture. No magazine is present but an original green GI canvas sling is included. A fine and mostly correct early Winchester carbine. (208678-4) {C&R}

U.S. M1 Carbine by IBM

Lot #28 (Sale Order 28 of 699)

serial #3800379, 30 Carbine, 18" IBM barrel with a very good plus bore that shows a minor pit and some light frosting. The metal surfaces retain 95% arsenal parkerized finish with some silvering on the front sight and some light fading on the exposed edges. The highwood walnut stock rates very good as-cleaned with part of a faint ordnance wheel being visible on the right side of butt, a strong "JL B" marking in the left sling cut, a tight 1 1/4" crack on the rear of handguard, a few dings and handling marks. The recoil plate and safety are unmarked but the remaining parts appear to be of IBM or IBM subcontractor manufacture with the bolt being the round type and possibly later. No magazine is present but a green canvas GI style sling is included. A very good example of an IBM M1 Carbine. (208678-1) {C&R}

U.S. Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless General Officers Pistol belonging to Brigadier Gen. Joseph "C

Lot #29 (Sale Order 29 of 699)

serial #567675, 32 ACP, 3 3/4" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this superb Model M pistol retain about 98% original factory parkerized finish, the loss being some very light high edge wear, operational wear, the dust cover of the slide and scattered very light handling marks here and there. The checkered walnut grips with silver Rampant Colt medallions rate very good plus to near excellent showing some very light wear along their butt edges with a few compressions or light chips to the points. Included with the gun is a single phosphated "Cal. 32/Colt" marked magazine.All of the markings remain clear and crisp including the "U.S. Property" marking and the ordnance wheel on the left side of the frame, which still shows bright metal within its recesses, as does the "VP"/triangle Colt proof. Brig. Gen. "Cider Joe" Stilwell is the stuff of legend. His father "Vinegar Joe" Stilwell distinguished himself during the Second World War in the China-Burma-India theater, young Lieut. Stilwell serving as his father's G-2 in the 7th Infantry Division. "Cider Joe" was commander of the 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division during Korea. During the Vietnam War Brig. Gen. Stilwell was deputy Commanding General of the 18th Airborne Corps until '61 then from '61-'62 he was the brigade commander at Fort Devens Mass. He later became Commanding General of the U.S. Army Support Group in Vietnam and was assigned to the JFK Special Warfare Center as Deputy Commanding General 1964-1965. Stilwell is likely best known for his service with the U.S. Special Forces as a Green Beret, much to the chagrin of his superiors often riding along in helicopters, sometimes flying them, and often sitting as door gunner. He took up skydiving in his 50s, on a military and sport level and once at Bragg suffered fractures of the back, pelvis and both heels when his parachute failed to open properly during a free-fall jump. On one occasion Stilwell helped carry out the wounded after being trapped by Viet Cong fire in the Mekong Delta, and later became the only American general wounded in combat in Viet Nam.Medal of Honor winner Major General Patrick Brady recalls of General Stilwell in his book When I Have Your Wounded : "He was Vinegar Joe's boy, and we called him Cider Joe. This guy was a genuine character. He was not an aviator, but he flew; and when he wasn't flying, he rode as door gunner. The man was combat hungry and tough as hell. I was told he once survived a jump after his parachute malfunctioned. The last I heard about him was that his plane ditched at sea, and he was never found. Some folks waited a long time for him to walk up off the ocean floor.". In July 1966 Stilwell took three days leave from Fort Bragg to visit his son who was about to leave for active duty in Vietnam and intended to co-pilot on a DC-3 to Hawaii with his longtime friend pilot Harold Grimes. The plane turned back once due to engine trouble but none was found and it continued back over the Pacific at 11:30 PM. At 525 miles out at 3:40 AM, Grimes radioed a passing passenger airliner that oil pressure problems were causing him to feather one engine. He carried extra fuel tanks as the plane was heading to Thailand from Hawaii, the Coast Guard assuming the plane could stay aloft for only about one hour on one engine due to the extra weight. Even so the DC-3 were renowned for their ditching capabilities and plane was equipped with a four-man life raft, flares, and other emergency gear, so searchers were at first instructed to look for a floating plane. The United States Coast Guard, U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Navy (including three destroyers and the USS Yorktown) searched an area of 105,000 square miles. Despite being tough as nails and having his father's famed knack for survival, no trace of the airplane nor the three men aboard was ever found. The included Colt factory letter shows a shipment in December 1944 to Springfield Armory and the included Springfield Research Service letter shows issue to General Stilwell in April 1961.The Colt U.S. General Officers Pistol by Greeley and The Colt Pocket Hammerless Automatic Pistols II by Brunner both list the gun by serial number, along with one other number "571245", being issued to Stilwell. His decorations and commendations include: the Distinguished Service Medal; the Legion of Merit with Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster; the Distinguished Flying Cross; the Soldier's Medal; the Bronze Star Medal with Combat Valor Device; the Bronze Star Medal (Merit) with 2 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters; the Purple Heart with Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster; the Air Medal with Award Numeral 26; the China Service Medal; the American Defense Service Medal; the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal; the World War II Victory Medal; the National Defense Service Medal; the Korean Service Medal; the Vietnam Service Medal; the United Nations Service Medal; the Vietnam Campaign Medal; a Presidential Unit Citation; a Republic of Korea Presidentia

U.S. Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless General Officers Pistol belonging to Brig. Gen. Lawrence Caru

Lot #30 (Sale Order 30 of 699)

serial #567842, 32 ACP, 3 3/4" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this nice Model M pistol retain about 98% arsenal gray-green parkerized finish, the loss due to some sharp edge and contact point wear with a few very minor abrasions on the frontstrap. The checkered walnut grips with silver Rampant Colt medallions rate very good plus showing some minor wear to the diamonds along their butt edges with a couple minor chips or compressions. All of the markings remain crisp with the left side ordnance wheel being off-center struck leaving only a partial imprint. Included with the arm is a single blued "Cal .32/Colt" marked magazine which rates excellent. Lawrence H Caruthers Jr. of Los Angeles California was the son of an artillery officer. He was commissioned Second Lieut. of field artillery after graduating the U.S.M.A. in 1942. He served with the 4th Armored Division until June 1943 when transferred to the 16th Armored Division, with that unit until January 1945 as a battery commander.After brief post-war stint in Europe he returned to the United States in 1947. He began his first of three tours at the Pentagon in 1951, leaving there in 1953, in 1954 joining the 1st Cavalry Division in Japan. He commanded the 99th Artillery Battalion, 1st Division until July 1956, then Lieut. Col. Carruthers became the Executive Officer of the 1st Cavalry Division artillery, later helped in converting it to the first missile command in the Far East. In 1966 Col. Carruthers arrived in Vietnam as commander of division artillery, 1st U.S. Infantry. When the Tet Offensive began in '68, Brig. Gen. Carruthers moved to MACV forward headquarters, where he assumed command of the Corps Artillery in March of that year. In September of that year he would be transferred to Fort Sill Oklahoma as the Assistant Commandant of the U.S. Army Artillery and Missile School. His citations and decorations include: the Silver Star; the Legion of Merit with one oak leaf cluster; Distinguished Flying Cross with one oakleaf cluster; the Bronze Star medal with "V" device and three oakleaf clusters; and the Air Medal with 22 oakleaf clusters; the Army Commendation Medal with two oakleaf clusters; the Purple Heart; and the Cross of Gallantry with Silver Star (Vietnam). The included factory letter shows first shipment of the arm in December 1944 to the transportation officer Springfield Armory Massachusetts.The Colt U.S. General Officers Pistol by Greeley and The Colt Pocket Hammerless Automatic Pistols II by Brunner both list the pistol by serial number as having been issued to Caruthers in October 1967, and the included a Springfield Research Service letter shows issue to Caruthers in October 1967 and includes a copy of the original issue card, also dated October '67 showing issue to Brig. Gen. Lawrence Caruthers at the Headquarters, U.S. Military Assistance Command Vietnam. Included with the pistol is a facsimile of the general's service ribbon bar with his decorations and a United States Army official biography showing his promotions, citations and assignments, along with numerous photos. Brig. Gen. Lawrence Caruthers passed away in November 2008, his burial location remains anonymous. Both slide and frame are numbered alike and the gun functions well mechanically. A very nice example overall issued to this prominent and courageous American artilleryman. (38668-3) {C&R}

U.S. M1 Carbine by Saginaw S.G.

Lot #31 (Sale Order 31 of 699)

serial #3254094, 30 Carbine, 18" Saginaw barrel with a bright near excellent bore that shows perhaps the beginnings of some light frosting. The metal surfaces retain 70-75% original parkerized finish with overall fading and some light spots of oxidation staining. The highwood walnut stock rates very good plus as lightly cleaned with a strong ordnance wheel on the right side of stock, a strong boxed "SG" marking, a strong "RSG" marking in the left sling cut, a small added hole in the left sling cut and scattered handling marks. The hammer and magazine release appear unmarked but the remaining parts appear to be of Saginaw or Saginaw subcontractor manufacture. No magazine is included but a tan canvas USGI sling is present. A very good and mostly correct Saginaw carbine. (208678-6) {C&R}

U.S. M1 Carbine by Winchester Purportedly belonging to UDT Lt. Harold W. Culver

Lot #32 (Sale Order 32 of 699)

serial #1079556, 30 Carbine, 18" Winchester barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 97% original parkerized and blued finishes with some silvering on the barrel and a few small spots of oxidation staining. The nicely figured highwood walnut stock rates excellent with a crisp "WRA/GHD" marking, a strong ordnance wheel, a tiny chip in the band keeper recess, a couple light dings and a few handling marks. The two-rivet handguard and operating slide appear unmarked but the remaining parts are correctly of Winchester or Winchester subcontractor manufacture. The right side of stock has "HAROLD W CULVER USN R" lightly carved above the inspection cartouches. Culver was a UDT frogman who lead UDT Team 6 during the battle of Peleliu. This carbine was purportedly once property of Lt. Harold W. Culver. A copy of the book Naked Warriors by Francais Douglas Fane and Don Moore is included with this carbine and it mentions Culver's actions on Peleliu on Pg. 144. A 15 round magazine marked "SW" and a tan canvas GI style sling are also both included with this carbine. An excellent early M1 Carbine with possible ties to the Navy's elite fighting force. (208659-64) {C&R}

U.S. M1 Garand National Match Type 1 Rifle by Springfield Armory

Lot #33 (Sale Order 33 of 699)

serial #5944110, 30-06, 24" 10-55 dated National Match barrel with proper "T" stamping meaning "targeted" and a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 95-97% arsenal parkerized finish with some light silvering and light fading. The walnut stock rates very good plus with some added oil finish, a crisp circled "P" firing proof, a crisp "DoD" Eagle cartouche, scattered dings and handling marks. The windage knob is of International Harvester manufacture but the remaining parts are of Springfield Armory manufacture with the correct drawing numbers. The barrel is marked "NM" at the left front and it is the only "NM" marked part as-is correct for the Type 1 National Match rifles. The elevation knob is currently not working properly but this is likely an easy fix. This rifle includes three Army shipping documents, one from the Letterkenny Army Depot and two from the Raritan Arsenal, the latter of which lists this gun by serial number. The rifle was listed as being sold to an Alex Horozan of Valley Stream, New York in 1956. A further letter from Raritan Arsenal is included that amusingly is in regard to a refund for $1.50 in postage. Also included are a Numrich Importing receipt for this rifle from 2013 and a GI canvas sling. Unaltered legitimate Type 1 National Match Garands are seldom encountered and highly coveted by American military collectors. This rifle will make a great addition to the most advanced U.S. military collection. (208706-3) {C&R}

Extremely Rare Marlin MC-58 Marine Corps-Shipped M1 Garand Trainer Trials Rifle

Lot #34 (Sale Order 34 of 699)

serial #1, 22 LR, 24" micro groove barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is an extremely interesting and extremely rare rifle. It is one of only five manufactured by the Marlin Firearms Company in an attempt to garner a contract with the United States Marine Corps for a 22 training rifle which closely resembled the M1 Garand rifle in look and feel.The basic action is the Marlin 89C, this set into a very nicely custom-constructed walnut stock which very closely resembles the profile, feel and weight of the M1 Garand rifle. There was a front and top handguard added, two barrel bands and a sighting system which very closely mimicked the M1 Garand in sight picture and in its adjustments. The rifle retains about 95-97% original factory parkerizing, the loss due to some minor handling marks in the metal ahead of the forend and a few very light, superficial handling marks and scratches atop the receiver. The stock itself rates very good plus with scattered light dings and handling marks, with the Marlin trademark "bull's-eye" of course, inset along the toeline. In 1956 the Marines sent letters out to a number of firearms companies inviting them to submit test rifles which the Corps was considering utilizing as a training aid, prior to live fire with actual M1 Garand rifles. The 10 basic characteristics the Corps needed in the rifle were: rifle must be semiautomatic; must have a 10 round detachable box magazine; rifle must be stocked to simulate to the U.S. Rifle M1 caliber 30; stock must be equipped to take military style 1 1/4" inch sling; sights must present the same sight picture as the M1 rifle and be adjustable for both windage and elevation; windage and elevation adjustments must be similar to that of the M1 rifle; rifle must have a positive, easily operated manual safety; rifle must operate with a minimum of malfunctions under numerous conditions and be capable of firing 1000 rounds with a minimum of malfunctions; rifle must be able to use standard velocity ammunition; manufacturer must be able to ensure spare parts for replacement. Marlin submitted five rifles, they were tested by the Corps and returned with 13 deficiencies they felt Marlin could easily rectify. The rifles were modified as necessary and a second test was conducted at Quantico, this time with fewer malfunctions but with some failures to feed. The guns were returned by Marlin to Quantico a third time and evidently performed well as in April 1958, Marlin was invited to bid on a 3000 rifle semi-automatic training rifle contract; the bid was not accepted and no contract for production was ever offered. It would seem as the Marines did not adopt any of the training rifle's submitted by any of the manufacturers and in September 1958 the United States Marine Corps accepted from Marlin the five training rifles that were on loan to the Corps. This rifle is discussed and pictured in Colonel Brophy's monumental work Marlin Firearms; a copy of the book is included. The book further states "It has been reported that some of them (the five rifles) were sold by the Corps and are now in the collecting world."; Obviously. This is the very first example of those five, serial numbered "1" atop the silver soldered handguard mount at the front of the receiver and on the underside of the barrel just to the front of its junction with the receiver. While military trainers are a collectible commodity themselves, especially Marine Corps-used trainers, this arm is a singular rarity in itself amongst military and M1 Garand collectors. It is not likely this arm is to reappear on the secondary market again for many many years and is an excellent opportunity for the advanced military or M-1 Garand collector to obtain an extremely rare "one-of-five" Garand trainers. (38568-1) {C&R}

U.S. M1C Garand Sniper Rifle by Springfield Armory

Lot #35 (Sale Order 35 of 699)

serial #3486284, 30-06, 24" 6-45 dated Springfield barrel with a very good bore that shows some frosting and a couple light pits near muzzle. The metal surfaces retain 85% arsenal parkerized finish with some silvering at the front of barrel, light oxidation staining and a few pinprinck pits on the charging handle and overall fading to brown. The walnut stock rates very good with an armory oil finish, a strong "SA/NFR" cartouche, a strong ordnance wheel, a strong circled "P" firing proof, a 7" repaired crack to the right of floorplate, a repaired chip in front of floorplate, scattered dings and handling marks. The parts appear to be mostly correct and of late war Springfield manufacture. The scope base and Griffin & Howe mount are both numbered differently than the rifle. The M82 scope is numbered 1500, the tube retains 95% original blue with some light fading and freckling. The scope has a single post reticle with very good optics that have a few specks and a slight yellow tint. The adjustment caps are both numbered "A7575180", while the scope tube is numbered "7634670". A Hart made flash hider, a K-Line brown leather cheekpiece, an aftermarket hard case and an original M1907 sling are all included. Also included is a 2002 CMP certificate listing this gun by serial number as an M1C. A fine example of a genuine U.S. M1C Garand sniper rifle. (208678-16) {C&R}

Unique Savage-Stevens Model 85M Prototype M1 Garand Trainer Trials Rifle

Lot #36 (Sale Order 36 of 699)

serial #X87-7, 22 LR, 24" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this very interesting trainer retain about 98% original factory blue. The walnut stock has been custom made by Savage to closely resemble and feel like the full-size M1 Garand rifle stock. The walnut stock and handguard rate very good plus to excellent with only sparsely scattered very light dings or handling marks here and there, it is fitted with a heavy steel checkered buttplate. The arm is a basic Stevens Model 87 barreled action (the barrel is actually marked "Model 57" beneath the wood handguard) set into the custom stock but with a detachable 10 round box magazine, and has had a custom banded front sight made, to closely resemble the M1 Garand front sight, the military-style rear aperture sight is no longer present, its drilled and tapped hole is atop the receiver (these were stamped sheet metal affairs and could be easily fabricated by the right gunsmith). Unlike the later-production versions of these guns, which were tube fed and had the magazine tube protrude from of the stock, the front sight band on this example featured a lower lobe which supports a blued steel tube, appearing externally very much like the lower gas tube on the Garand rifle. The civilian versions as well had had milled "cooling" cuts in the stock left and right just ahead of the junction of the barrel and action, they have been very neatly filled on this example, both the stock and handguard being numbered "773" on their interior. Purportedly in 1956, the Marines sent letters out to a number of firearms companies inviting them to submit test rifles which the Corps was considering utilizing as a training aid, prior to live fire with actual M1 Garand rifles. The 10 basic characteristics the Corps needed in the rifle were: rifle must be semiautomatic; must have a 10 round detachable box magazine; rifle must be stocked to simulate to the U.S. Rifle M1 caliber 30; stock must be equipped to take military style 1 1/4" inch sling; sights must present the same sight picture as the M1 rifle and be adjustable for both windage and elevation; windage and elevation adjustments must be similar to that of the M1 rifle; rifle must have a positive, easily operated manual safety; rifle must operate with a minimum of malfunctions under numerous conditions and be capable of firing 1000 rounds with a minimum of malfunctions; rifle must be able to use standard velocity ammunition; manufacturer must be able to ensure spare parts for replacement. While there is no proof that this arm had anything to do with the Marines invitation to submit rifles, it certainly would of course explain the 10 round detachable box magazine on this gun, these normally having of course tubular magazines as-mentioned. History appears to have confirmed that the Marines never awarded any contracts for any trainers and the arms were to be returned to the respective factories, it is likely this gun sat in the Savage Reference Collection all that time. The sling swivels are missing from the arm but they would be easily replaced if one wished. The included factory letter confirms the arm's configuration and identifies it as a "Model 85M Military Prototype" from the Savage Factory Reference Collection. The letter dated in 1988 shows sale to a prominent Massachusetts gun dealer and further states "Sold from the Savage Arms Product Engineering Department Archives: Reference Collection". A really super training rifle that was clearly designed, and perhaps even submitted, to curry military favor as an M1-Garand trainer. (38716-1) {C&R}

German P.08 Luger BYF-Coded Pistol by Mauser

Lot #37 (Sale Order 37 of 699)

serial #5649k, 9mm, 4" barrel with a mostly bright very good plus bore showing a few small spots of light oxidation. The metal surfaces of this 42-dated pistol retain about 97% original blue with some light high edge and operational wear, a few small dings, light scratches and some areas toning to plum patina; the ejector is also the usual nice dark plum color. The byf code on the toggle and "42" date on the chamber are crisp and clear and all serialized parts are matching including the grooved firing pin. The barrel is not stamped with a bore measurement but otherwise bears the correct inspection and proof marks. The checkered black Bakelite grips are correctly un-numbered and remain in near excellent condition showing just a few scuffs around the edges, and some minor dings and handling marks. The pistol includes a correct fxo-coded blue-bodied black plastic base magazine with two "(Eagle) / 37" stamps. The plastic base of the magazine has a number of small cracks but appears to be structurally sound although it does not function the hold open unless it is manually pressed in further. This Luger is an excellent example overall and a great opportunity to add an all-matching "black widow" to your collection. (138658-192D31135) {C&R}

German P.08 Luger Pistol by Erfurt with Unit Markings

Lot #38 (Sale Order 38 of 699)

serial #1227a, 9mm, 4" barrel with a bright near excellent bore showing just a hint of frosting. The metal surfaces of this 1913-dated pistol retain about 82% original blue with moderate high edge wear, overall thinning to gray on the frame and gripstraps, some light pitting scattered throughout, along with light freckling. The small parts retain some hints of straw color particularly strong on the ejector and more protected areas of the trigger along with some overall silvering and light oxidation staining. The sear spring is in-the-white but the toggle pin retains strong fire blue color and the grip screws show some remnants of fire blue. The checkered walnut grips are stamp-numbered to the gun and remain in very good plus condition with some overall smoothing of the points, a few small chips on the right panel and some further light handling marks. The frame was not made with a stock lug, the pistol has a long sear and is equipped with a hold open. All of the serialized parts are matching including the un-grooved firing pin and the backstrap is stamped with a unit mark that reads "10.J.M.G.22.". This pistol includes one bright-bodied wood base magazine that is numbered to the gun and remains in very good overall condition. The wood base appears to have some older-added finish as there is a chip on the right side matching the finish of the base overall; the number is still clearly visible. A very nice rather early P.08 with the added bonuses of a matching magazine and unit marking. (137879-290) {C&R} [Craig Brown Collection]

German LP.08 Artillery Luger Pistol by DWM with Unit Markings

Lot #39 (Sale Order 39 of 699)

serial #3678f, 9mm, 8" barrel with a good bore showing light to moderate oxidation and strong rifling throughout. The metal surfaces of this 1917-dated pistol retain about 60-65% arsenal blue mostly toning to a dark gray patina along the barrel and showing some high edge wear, scattered light oxidation staining, freckling and spots of light pinprick pitting scattered throughout. The small parts have been refreshed at some point to a dark gold color and show a few spots of old pinprick pitting. The magazine release spring, sear spring and toggle train pins still retain some very nice vibrant fire blue. The checkered walnut grips are stamp-numbered to the gun and remain in about very good condition as lightly refinished long ago with a 3/4" crack at the toe of the right panel, some further light dings and handling marks. The gun is equipped with normal front sight and finely adjustable tangent sight that is numbered "978". The remaining serialized parts are matching including the un-grooved firing pin and the frontstrap is unit-marked "R.J.R.72.5.25.". One bright-bodied wood base magazine is included. The wood base appears to have been lightly refinished with an old chip on the left side and the number is hard to read but ends in "660g". A very good artillery Luger with the added bonus of a unit marking. (138050-393) {C&R}

Wonderful Cased Pair of Joseph Manton Flintlock Duelling Pistols

Lot #40 (Sale Order 40 of 699)

Description Update (3/14/18): 3/4" crack left side of stock on one of the pistols

serial #4467, .46 caliber, 10" octagon barrels are lightly rifled and have very good bores. Each lockplate is engraved "Joseph Manton / London" and each barrel breech has a sunken touchmark which reads ""JOSEPH / MANTON / PATENT" with a crown. The front of each frizzen is engraved "Joseph Manton / Patent" and the frizzens are numbered 2261 and 2262. The patent breeches have platinum lined touchholes and single platinum bands at breech. The locks feature Manton's waterproof pans, sliding safeties and wonderful feathered edges with engraved sunbursts to rear of pan. The barrels show 90% of a very fine quality and old brown finish with twist pattern remaining strong and very pleasing in appearance. All markings in metal remain clear and legible and all visible iron parts remain smooth and generally free of any pitting. The locks are a pleasing even smooth medium gray color, again being smooth and free of pitting. The triggerguards are engraved with panoplies of arms and have pineapple finials while the buttcaps feature border engraving as well as geometric patterns around the center screws. The triggerguard and buttcaps show about 85% bright original blue with the areas of loss bearing a pleasing smooth brown patina. The wedge escutcheons and blank monogram plates on tops of wrists are of silver and all show a pleasing tarnish. The walnut stocks show wonderful flattop checkering on the grips and rate about excellent with most of their original oil finish and showing clean crisp edges and with each having a horn forend tip. There are some scattered generally light impressions in the surface of the stocks, mostly on the raised flats opposite the locks. Each pistol retains its horn tipped ramrod, both are excellent, one may be a finely crafted old replacement. The pistols come in their original mahogany case with round brass "D" shaped handle on lid which folds flush. The pistols were made in 1807 and this case has its original label which was used from 1805 to 1810 touting their Platina touchholes. The case includes a single cavity bullet mould, a neat four compartment leather covered flask, an ebony mallet head, rosewood cleaning rod, some cast balls, a small horsehair brush and a key for the case. The condition of the case is very good plus to excellent overall. These pistols are listed in D.H.L. Back's Great British Gunmakers: The Mantons 1782-1878. A lovely set of pistols by this revered London maker. (18705-1) {ANTIQUE}

Browning High Power Medallion Grade Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #41 (Sale Order 41 of 699)

serial #12950Z69, 243 Win, 22" barrel with a bright, excellent bore. Both the receiver and barrel feature the factory scroll engraving with about 98-99% original blue remaining; there are some light handling marks along the top of the barrel. The bolt retains a good amount of the original factory jeweled pattern along the full length extractor and the bolt handle is toning to a pleasing brown. The trigger retains all of its original gold plating and rifle is equipped with an Olympian grade satin chrome floorplate and triggerguard. The bottom metal is signed by Browning master engraver "J. Lewanczyk" and features deep cut foliate patterns along with a mountain lion scene on the floorplate and ram's head on the triggerguard. This pattern and scenes are consistent for the .243 and .308 caliber Olympian Grade rifles, Lewanczyk's work is typically scene on high grade double shotguns. The bottom metal is nicely fit to the Medallion Grade stock which is numbered to the receiver and rates excellent. The walnut Monte Carlo stock features fancy bordered skip-line checkering and a rosewood forend tip and triangle inlaid grip cap, both with white spacers. The stock also features swivels studs and the butt is fitted with a nice solid rubber rifle pad that features a basket weave pattern. There are no provisions for sights, however a Conetrol one-piece base with a set of 1" rings is mounted to the receiver. There is a very small area of light pitting on the left side of the receiver just below the wood line. It appears to be isolated and there is no further evidence of any salt wood. A lovely rifle in excellent overall condition that is in a terrific caliber offering and has an interesting and exquisite upgrade. (48612-31) {MODERN}

Browning High Power Medallion Grade Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #42 (Sale Order 42 of 699)

serial #7X43987, 7mm Rem Mag, 24" barrel with a bright, excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this 1967 vintage high grade sporting rifle retain about 99% original blue with a few, very light handling marks throughout. The receiver and barrel feature the factory Medallion pattern foliate scroll engraving while the bottom metal has the ram's head with foliate borders and most of its original gold fill. The bolt remains mostly bright with a few areas of light gray and the trigger has all of its original gold plating. The high grade Monte Carlo walnut stock rates excellent with a few light dings and other handling marks. The nicely figured stock features skip-line checkering with fancy bordered edges, a rosewood forend tip and triangle inlaid grip cap, both with white spacers, swivel studs and a factory vented recoil pad. There are no provisions for sights, a set of Millett two-piece bases with 1" engraved rings are mounted to the receiver. Rifle is housed in a Browning hard case which includes a leather sling and the manual. An excellent example of these classic high grade sporting rifles that should be a terrific performer as well. (48612-34) {C&R}

Winchester Model 52D Target Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #43 (Sale Order 43 of 699)

serial #109289D, 22 LR, 28" heavy barrel with a bright near excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 98% original blue. The smooth walnut pistolgrip stock rates excellent and wears a Winchester grooved rubber buttpad and a full length accessory rail. There are no sights installed, but the barrel has three target blocks mounted, the receiver is also milled out for a sight and a sight base plate is mounted to the left side of the receiver. Included is an original factory cardboard box with shipping sleeve correctly end labeled to the gun which contains a Redfield Olympic Model detachable target front globe sight, a Redfield International Match Micrometer receiver sight in its original box, a Merit iris shutter sighting disc in its original box, a combination sling swivel/handstop, instruction pamphlet and hang tag. Overall a high-condition Winchester 52D with original box and accessories that will make a great addition to any rimfire or Winchester collection. (218709-7) {C&R}

Winchester Model 52E International Prone Rifle

Lot #44 (Sale Order 44 of 699)

serial #E125257, 22 LR, 28" recessed crown heavy barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 99% original blue finish. The smooth walnut pistolgrip stock rates excellent. There are no sights present, as noted on the end label and the barrel has two target blocks mounted and two factory holes at the front of barrel. Included is an original factory cardboard box correctly end labeled to the gun which contains a combination sling swivel/handstop and factory paperwork. Overall an excellent final model 52 to add to your rimfire or Winchester collection. (218709-6) {MODERN}

AYA No. 2 Round Action Sidelock Double Ejectorgun

Lot #45 (Sale Order 45 of 699)

serial #16-03-505-04, 28 bore, 27" barrels with bright excellent bores choked improved cylinder and modified. This is a nice little double which features automatic ejectors, cocking indicators, articulated front trigger, rolled edge triggerguard and an automatic safety. The action features full coverage scroll engraving with maker's name appearing on each side. The condition of the shotgun is wonderful with the barrels retaining 98% original blue finish overall. The action shows 97% strong original color case-hardened finish with just the slightest thinning on the rounded edges on belly of action. The checkered straight grip buttstock and semi-beavertail forend are of nicely figured walnut and rate excellent with 98% original oil finish remaining and with sharp, crisp checkering. The shotgun has nice dimensions with a 15" length of pull with drops of 1 5/8" and 2 1/2". This little New England Custom Gun import points beautifully and comes with its original box. (18704-2) {MODERN}

W.J. Jeffery Smallbore Boxlock Double Gun

Lot #46 (Sale Order 46 of 699)

serial #34287, 28 ga., 26" barrels with bright excellent bores choked Improved cylinder in each. This is a nice little Boxlock double. The gun was originally nitro proofed with 2 1/2" chambers but was subsequently reproofed at 70mm and 950 BAR. The minimum wall thicknesses of the barrels is .038" left and .033" right. The top rib of barrels is engraved "W.J. JEFFERY & CO. LTD. 9 GOLDEN SQUARE. REGENT ST. LONDON. W.I.". The action features scroll engraving in about 50% coverage with "W.J. JEFFERY & CO. LTD" in riband on either side of action. The barrels retain 95% evenly thinning beautiful blue finish overall. The action retains 90% plus strong color case-hardened finish with the bottom plate and triggerguard showing 97% quality blue. The gun features a checkered straight grip buttstock and splinter forend, the forend is original while the highly figured buttstock is a very finely crafted replacement. The dimensions are nice with a 14 3/4" length of pull over a checkered butt and drops of 1 1/2" and 2 1/4". She weighs in at a bit over 4 3/4 lbs. This little double is tight and has lots of life left. A neat smallbore London double gun. (18663-2) {C&R}

Fine James Purdey Self-Opening Sidelock Double Ejectorgun

Lot #47 (Sale Order 47 of 699)

serial #23750, 20 bore, 27" barrels choked cylinder and about modified (.012" constriction). This is a wonderful double that has been engraved and gold inlaid by master engraver Marcello Pedini. The engraving consists of wonderful relief intertwined foliate scroll accented with over 100 small gold inlaid blossums and accents within the scroll. The sidelocks and belly of action show large gold inlaid sporting scenes with finely executed bulino engraved backgrounds. The right lock shows two large inlaid dogs pursuing a duck, the belly shows two dogs in a resting position and the left shows two dogs on shore while a duck is taking flight from the water. The action is finished in a wonderful French gray which shows off the engraving beautifully. The forend metal is engraved in fine scroll with over forty small gold inlaid accents. The barrels have a small wedge of scroll on the rib at breech and the breech of the barrels show twenty-two small gold inlaid accents around their circumference. The gun features cocking indicators and a non-selective single trigger within the right side rolled edge triggerguard. The barrels were originally proofed with 2 1/2" chambers for 7/8 oz. loads, they were subsequently reproofed with 2 3/4" chambers and 950 BAR. The condition of the shotgun is lovely with the Whitworth steel barrels retaining 98% wonderful quality re-blacked finish with the rib showing South Audley Street address with maker name "J. Purdey & Sons" filled with gold. The action shows nearly all of its gray finish with engraving remaining sharp and crisp. The checkered straight grip buttstock and beavertail forend are of beautifully figured European walnut and may be superb quality custom replacements. The stocks fit very nicely and buttstock shows nicely cut dropper points and very crisp checkering. The gun has nice dimensions with the 14 5/8" length of pull over a checkered butt and with drops of 1 5/8" and 2 3/4". The shotgun comes in a leather case with Purdey maker label and a label showing proofing and chamber data. This is a wonderful 1928 production Purdey that has been finely custom upgraded by master engraver Marcello Pedini. An attractive, quick pointing little Purdey with modern proofs, ready to go afield. (18661) {C&R}

Extremely Rare Winchester Model 1886 Deluxe Takedown Rifle

Lot #48 (Sale Order 48 of 699)

serial #106543, 500-100-450 cal., 26" extra heavy octagon barrel with full magazine and a very good bore that remains bright but shows some scattered very light pinprick pitting. This is most certainly in a unique configuration exhibiting several extremely rare features. In addition to the chambering the rifle has an extra heavy barrel that is larger than the action and is faceted at the breech end to fit within the takedown collar. The rifle is also a straight grip deluxe which is unusual and is equipped with a factory cheekpiece which is unusual and the stock has 1/2" cast with action tangs curved to facilitate the cast. In addition to these special order features the rifle is also equipped with close coupled double set triggers and sling swivels. The buttplate is factory customized as well being a standard steel crescent with the heel being nicely rounded over or "softened". The rifle remains in nice and completely honest condition. The barrel retains about 90% evenly thinning original blue finish overall with one notable ding on the top flat just about four inches back from the front sight. The magazine tube shows silvering from being taken down and retains about 65% original blue on the exposed areas. The action retains about 75% original blue finish with most loss on the upper right side where there is flaking present and with the flaked areas showing an even smooth gray patina. The hammer and lever show a good deal of muted original color case-hardened finish with some patchy light pitting on either side of hammer. The checkered straight grip buttstock with cheekpiece and forend are of highly figured American black walnut and rate excellent with 95% original finish remaining and with checkering remaining quite sharp. The lower left tang is marked with assembly number "768, this same number is also found within the top tang inlet of stock and on the inside toe of the buttplate. The rifle comes with a factory letter which reads: rifle, 50/100 caliber, octagon barrel, set trigger, fancy checkered stock, drop 2 7/8 inches-pull on left 13 3/16 inches, on right 13 1/16 inches, Cast off to right 1/2 inch, take down, sling & swivel received in the warehouse and shipped from the warehouse on October 4, 1895". This writer has personal viewed the hand written ledger housed at he Cody Museum and this is exactly what the record states. There is no mention of the heavy octagon barrel and no mention of the cheekpiece. This rifle is clearly original in all respects and is a one-of-a-kind 1886 rifle. The consignor of this rifle is only the third owner, he acquired it from his great uncle in 1978 who acquired it from the original owner Albert H. Overman (1850-1930) in the late 1920's. Albert H. Overman started the Overman Wheel Company in 1882 in Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts. His company enjoyed great success in its early years but with his success came more and more competition and in 1900 he sold his beleaguered company to Stevens Arms & Tool Company also of Chicopee Falls. In 1901 Overman started the Overman Automobile Company which manufactured the "Victor Steam Carriage", he continued this Automobile business until 1904 when his company merged with the Locomobile Company of Bridgeport, CT. Overman retired to The Stone House in Westmoreland, NH which he built in 1877, until his passing in 1930. This rifle had remained in Westmoreland, NH since Overman brought it there until it was consigned to Amoskeag in January 2018. Overman hunted Africa 18 times and this rifle surely accompanied him on some of those trips. Included with the rifle is a period heavy duty wooden ammunition/shooting trunk with a shell block for 150 50-100 cartridges (53 are present) with space for other accessories. One end of the box is painted with the initials "A.H.O.". An incredibly special Winchester 1886 rifle worthy of the finest collection of Winchester rifles. (18576-1) {ANTIQUE}

William Cashmore Sidelock Double Ejectorgun

Lot #49 (Sale Order 49 of 699)

serial #19507, 12 bore, 26" barrels with very good bores choked modified and improved modified. This is a nice British double gun that was made for the American market with tops of barrels marked "WILLIAM CASHMORE. BIRMINGHAM ENGLAND" on right and "MADE FOR KIRKWOOD BROS INC. BOSTON MASS. U.S.A.". This is a very strong action which features double locking underlugs, a third fastener through the rib extension and sideclips. The gun is proofed for 1 1/8 oz. loads but has been opened to 2 3/4"; minimum wall thickness is .025" on either side. The action and locks show lovely London fine scroll engraving with each lock being engraved "WM. CASHMORE". The barrels retain 97% superb quality restored blue finish. The action and locks show about 70% softened original color case-hardened finish with belly turning silver and remaining smooth. The checkered straight grip buttstock and splinter forend are of nicely figured walnut and show wonderful rich color with checkered butt and finely checkered wrist with well-defined dropper points. The stocks rate near excellent with 85% of their original hand rubbed oil finish remaining with just a few scattered light handling marks including some tiny marks within the checkering. The gun has a 14" length of pull with drops of 1 1/2" and 2 3/4". The gun locks up tight and handles nicely weighing just over 5 1/2 lbs. A fine London double marketed through this well-regarded Boston sporting retailer. (18586-5) {C&R}

Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing RBL Double Ejectorgun

Lot #50 (Sale Order 50 of 699)

serial #RBL003692, 28 ga., 30" barrels choked full and extra full with bright excellent bores. The engraved action shows setters in panel scenes on either side surrounded in scroll. The shotgun features gold washed double triggers, ejectors and an automatic safety. The condition is excellent with the barrels retaining 99% original blue. The action shows 99% vivid original color case hardened finish while the triggerguard and top lever retain virtually all of their original blue. The checkered pistolgrip buttstock and beavertail forend are of beautifully figured walnut and rate excellent plus with 98% original finish remaining and with nice sharp checkering. The shotgun comes in its original leather trimmed gold canvas covered luggage style case with proper label, oiler and snap caps. A beautiful little 28 bore double ejectorgun. (18663-1) {MODERN}

Winchester Model 1892 Special Order Lever Action Rifle

Lot #51 (Sale Order 51 of 699)

serial #366644, 38 WCF, 24" part round part octagon barrel with a very good bore that shows scattered frosting. The barrel and magazine tube retain 90% original blue with some light silvering spots and even flaking to brown. The action retains 30% original blue with a light ding on the left side of frame, scattered flaking to brown, and some light freckling specks. The plain walnut stocks rate very good plus retaining much of their factory oil finish with a 1/2" grain crack behind the frame on the right side, few dings and scattered handling marks. This rifle is in standard configuration except for the special order part round part octagon barrel. The rifle is sighted with a sporting rear sight and a gold blade front sight. A fine 1892 Winchester rifle. (208618-5) {C&R}

Winchester Model 92 Saddle Ring Carbine

Lot #52 (Sale Order 52 of 699)

serial #989529, 44 WCF, 20" round barrel with full magazine and a bright excellent bore. The barrel and magazine tube retain 95% original blue with a couple tiny dings on barrel forward of front band, some light freckling on magazine tube and scattered light flaking to brown. The action retains 90% original blue with scattered flaking to brown. The gumwood stocks rate very good plus retaining much of their original finish with a small patch of moderate dings at the right rear of forend, a few further light dings and handling marks. The carbine is sighted with a standard front and 3C sporting rear sight. A high condition Winchester 92 saddle ring carbine overall. (208624-36) {C&R}

Winchester Model 71 Deluxe Rifle

Lot #53 (Sale Order 53 of 699)

serial #9239, 348 WCF, 24" round barrel with a bright excellent bore. This early long tang Deluxe rifle is equipped with the desirable Lyman 98A bolt peep sight and remains in nice condition. The barrel retains about 95% original blue finish overall with loss due to light even thinning. The action retains about 98% strong original blue with loss confined primarily to the highest edges. The checkered pistolgrip buttstock and forend rate very good with about 90% original finish remaining with numerous light surface scratches in the buttstock. The rifle is sighted with a beaded blade front sight on ramp (missing hood), the rear slot is fileld with a blank and the previously mentioned 98A bolt peepsight is in place. This is a very nice Deluxe 71 rifle. (18585-90) {C&R}

Fine Winchester Model 1885 Deluxe Special Single Shot Rifle

Lot #54 (Sale Order 54 of 699)

Description Update (3/23/18): Front sight windage screw is bent and knob is missing

serial #3993, 38-55, 30" octagon No. 3 weight barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a very handsome and completely honest Deluxe High Wall rifle. The rifle is in the typical Special Single Shot configuration with deluxe checkered pistolgrip stocks with cheekpiece and Swiss butt, mid-range Vernier rear and windgauge front sights. The lower left tang is marked with assembly codes "1178 XX SBC E" while the top tang inlet of stock is marked "1178" and the inside toe of buttplate is marked with a small "78". The condition of the rifle is wonderful except for the barrel which retains about 50% original blue finish overall with loss due to cleaning with steel wool and with high edges being gray and flats thinned to varying degrees. The barrel is smooth with only a couple tiny patches of pinprick pitting present. The action shows 95% strong original color case-hardened finish which is just softened slightly and has a wonderful appearance. The checkered pistolgrip buttstock and forend rate excellent with nice figured, crisp checkering, 97% original finish and just a few scattered light handling marks. The Swiss buttplate retains about 95% evenly thinning original nickel plated finish. The rifle is equipped with a standard trigger, windgauge front, standard sporting rear and a mid-range Vernier tang mounted peepsight. While we generally do not recommend restoration in most instances, this is an exception to that "rule" and we feel that this rifle would benefit from a top-quality finish restoration on the barrel, but would suffer if it was not done correctly. Many, including this writer consider the Special Single Shot the most beautiful of High Wall configurations. A lovely Winchester rifle. (18714-1) {ANTIQUE}

Extremely Fine Remington Dog's Head Handle Rifle Cane

Lot #55 (Sale Order 55 of 699)

serial #31, .31 cal percussion, 10 1/2" rifled barrel with a 28" shaft, chamber to muzzle. This very nice dog's head handled rifle cane shows a crisp image with only light wear, the gutta-percha fading somewhat to a chocolate brown with remnants of the dark black within the more protected recesses of the image, still maintaining very good detail. The grooved German silver ferrule rates very good with a few very minor handling marks and the gutta-percha covering on the action body rates very good overall and shows no remnants of any Remington marking, and in fact may never have had one as this example has tip ferrule markings. The body of the cane proper is very good as well with some very minor handling marks, scuffs and scratches across its surface, the lower portion being a speckled orange and brown on one side, likely due to some contaminant from the years. The metal ferrule tip is marked with the Thomas's patent information and serial number along with the date and the Remington & Sons legend. It is a pleasing plum brown patina and shows some light oxidation and very light pinprick pitting. The percussion nipple itself shows a bit of pitting but the mechanism seems to function very well as-designed. This is a lovely cane gun overall with the head showing just a bit of honest wear. (38568-2) {ANTIQUE}

Very Fine Remington Curved-Handle Rifle Gun

Lot #56 (Sale Order 56 of 699)

serial #1434, .22 RF, 6 1/2" rifled barrel with a 29 1/4" shaft, chamber to muzzle. The small profile curved gutta-percha handle rates very good plus to excellent with only very light handling marks and being un-cracked. The German silver ferrule rates very good plus as well, as does the body of the action mechanism, only a faint remnant of the factory marking is evident near the joint. The entire body of the cane shaft rates very good to very good plus, again with the minor handling marks and abrasions one would expect from the years; there is one small 6" section where they're a bit more moderate but still unobtrusive. The grooved metal ferrule tip features the arms serial number but no other markings, it is a pleasing plum and brown patina. The arm seems to function as-design and has a very pleasing overall look. (38568-4) {ANTIQUE}

Lovely Remington Curved-Handle Rifle Cane

Lot #57 (Sale Order 57 of 699)

serial #94, .32 RF, 10 1/4" rifled barrel with a 30" shaft, chamber to muzzle. This is the large profile curved gutta-percha handle, the handle proper rating very good plus over all with only some minor dings and light handling marks. The grooved German silver ferrule rates very good as well showing a nice honest tarnish. The gutta-percha cover on the action portion rates very good with a strong Remington & sons marking, the patent date being slightly light, there is the very beginning of some extremely light cracking around the area of the joint, there being a slight upward indent in the handle from the collapsing "sight". The body of the cane is very good plus overall and is uncracked showing only very light dings or handling marks here and there. The grooved metal ferrule tip is numbered only "62" and is otherwise unmarked and is a light plum and gray patina with some extremely light pinprick pitting. The arm seems to function as-designed for the most part. Overall a very nice rifle cane with good factory marking and clean overall. (38568-3) {ANTIQUE}

U.S. Model 1842 Percussion Musket by Springfield Armory

Lot #58 (Sale Order 58 of 699)

.69 Cal, 42" round barrel with an excellent bore that shows some scattered light pitting. The metal surfaces of this very fine musket remain mostly bright with some sparsely scattered tiny specks of freckling and oxidation staining. The walnut stock rates about excellent with old oil finish, a crisp inspector's cartouche, a small crack between the sideplate and barrel, a tiny crack behind lockplate, a small chip in the ramrod channel, scattered dings and handling marks. The lock is dated 1848 and the upper tang is dated 1849. The hammer appears to function well and a correct trumpet shaped ramrod is present. A nice example of these U.S. smoothbore muskets. (208674-2) {ANTIQUE}

U.S. Model 1863 Zouave Percussion Contract Rifle by Remington

Lot #59 (Sale Order 59 of 699)

.58 Cal, 33" 7-groove barrel with an excellent bore that shows some scattered freckling and light oxidation. The barrel retains 90% original blue with light fading to brown along its surface. The hammer and lockplate retain about 90% original case colors with some light freckling and fading to brown most visible on the hammer. The brass parts remain partially bright with some scattered light to moderate oxidation staining. The walnut stock rates near excellent with two crisp inspector's cartouches, a couple small chips in the ramrod channel, the expected light dings and handling marks that come with the years. Both the barrel and lockplate are dated 1863, the left side of the barrel is marked "STEEL" and "H.S.T.". The hammer appears to function well, there is a spare nipple in the patchbox and a correct ramrod is present. A lovely example of these Remington Zouave rifles that will make a great addition to any marital arms collection. (208624-20) {ANTIQUE}

Very Fine Pair of Gold Monogrammed Lemat Revolvers by Lepage Moutier & Faure of Paris

Lot #60 (Sale Order 60 of 699)

serial #2365 & 2484, .40 caliber rifled barrels and .63 caliber smoothbore grapeshot barrels. These two revolvers bear matching "LePage Moutier & Faure a Paris" and "Systeme LeMat" barrel markings and each barrel shows a five pointed star over "L.M.". Each triggerguard bears relief gold inlaid monograms which read either "CM" or MC" over a small lightly engraved background. Revolver number 2484 bears the sunken "M" acceptance mark of Confederate Lt. Murdaugh on the face of the cylinder, the face of cylinder #236 shows some litght pitting and light cleaning and there is no such mark visible. The condition of the guns is very nice with gun #2365 retaining 95% original blue on the rifled barrel and 70% plus bright original blue on the grapeshot barrel with loss due to some fine flaking and from the barrel being removed and replaced. The cylinder shows about 20% original blue with the balance flaked and with the areas of loss showing a lovely smooth gray patina. The frame retains about 25% bright original blue in areas around the recoil shield with the balance bearing a pleasing smooth gray patina. The two-piece checkered grips rate about excellent with lots of original finish and with sharp checkering. Revolver #2484 retains about 85% bright original blue on the rifled barrel with the grapeshot barrel showing 65 - 70% evenly thinning original blue finish. The cylinder retains 35% original blue with the balance bearing a pleasing smooth gray patina. The frame shows bright original blue in protected areas with the majority of the metal surfaces showing a pleasing smooth gray patina with some scattered light oxidation staining present. The two-piece walnut grips rate near excellent with a good deal of original finish and with strong checkering. Both of the gold monograms rate excellent. These revolvers come in a brass bound walnut presentation case with a large matching brass monogram applied to the lid. This is likely a period case that was retrofitted to these guns by Cliff Young, the collector who owned these wonderful guns. Included in the case are a pair of original LeMat three cavity brass moulds, one cavity is for a conical projectile while the other two are for buckshot. Both moulds remain in very good condition and there is also a brass powder flask in the case which shows a recumbent gun dog and gamebirds. Revolver #2494 is illustrated in Forget & Serpette's LeMat: The Man, The Gun on page 210 with a full right shot of the revolver along with a closeup of the monogram and another image of the monogram plate on top of the case lid. They only show one gun but refer to "the pair" and ownership is listed as "M. Clifford Young". Cliff Young was an astute old school Confederate collector who amassed one of the finest groupings of historic and important Confederate arms ever assembled. A tremendous opportunity for the LeMat enthusiast to acquire this well-known, high condition cased pair of gold monogrammed revolvers. (18568-8,9) {ANTIQUE}

U.S. Model 1863 Type I Rifled Musket by Springfield Armory

Lot #61 (Sale Order 61 of 699)

.58 Cal, 40" barrel with a very good bore that shows scattered light to moderate oxidation but strong rifling. The lockplate and hammer retain a generous amount of their original case colors with some oxidation staining and small spots of light pitting. The in-the-white parts appear partially bright with some small dings on barrel, moderate pitting on buttplate, scattered light pitting and oxidation staining. The walnut stock rates very good plus with two strong inspector's cartouches, a small crack behind lockplate, a small chip behind upper tang, a few chips in the cleaning rod channel, a few dings and scattered handling marks. The lockplate is dated 1863, the barrel lacks a discernable date but it is marked with a "V/P" proof with the P appearing faint. A fine example of these 1863 Springfield muskets. (208613-8) {ANTIQUE}

Scarce Burnside Second Model Civil War Carbine by Burnside Rifle Co.

Lot #62 (Sale Order 62 of 699)

Description Update (3/14/18): No sling ring assembly present

serial #1422, .54 cal, 21" barrel with a fair bore showing moderate pitting but rather strong rifling throughout. The metal surfaces of this carbine are a dark brown oxidized patina overall with old light pitting and markings almost totally worn away. The marking on the lockplate is in two lines and this, along the few visible letters indicate manufacture by the Burnside Rifle Company. The straight grip walnut buttstock remains in about very good condition with a number of small chips, dings, dents and a few drying cracks at the toe. The stock is a little shy where it meets the top of the frame. The breechblock is matching the frame and the mechanism is still quite crisp and fully functional. Only about two thousand of these early Burnsides were manufactured and this example is quite salty but has a lot of character. (138547-29) {ANTIQUE}

Early Fluted Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver

Lot #63 (Sale Order 63 of 699)

serial #3678, .44 cal, 7 1/2" barrel with an about good bore showing moderate oxidation and strong rifling throughout. The metal surfaces of this revolver are mostly worn to gunmetal and gray patina overall with fine pinprick pitting throughout the barrel and cylinder. There are still some strong streaks of original bright blue in the cylinder flutes and on the underside of the barrel, the frame and hammer retain some faint silvery remnants of case colors at the rear. The iron backstrap has mostly worn to gunmetal while the brass triggerguard retains some nice silver plating in the more protected areas lightly tarnishing and the brass mostly bright goldenrod. The one-piece smooth walnut grip is ink-numbered to the gun and remains in near excellent condition as lightly refinished long ago with some tiny chips around the edges, dings on the base and scattered light handling marks. The New York barrel address, cylinder patent marking and "COLTS PATENT" on the frame have softened some but are still quite legible and all of the serialized parts are matching including the wedge and the cylinder is numbered at the rear. The hand spring is worn and the cylinder no longer advances without manual assistance but once properly locked up timing is good and the action robust. Included with this revolver is a Colt factory letter indicating the revolver was shipped as described with a 7 1/2" barrel and fluted cylinder to Colt's New York office on 240 Broadway in a shipment of twenty guns. The date is not specifically listed but the letter goes on to suggest it shipped in early July 1861. Overall a very nice example with a host of early features for the Colt collector. (138690-1) {ANTIQUE}

Remington New Model Army Percussion Revolver Issued to 1st Sgt. Cyrus North 6th Michigan Volunteer C

Lot #64 (Sale Order 64 of 699)

serial #64884, .44 cal, 8" octagon barrel with a dark oxidized bore still showing some evident rifling. The metal surfaces of this revolver are an overall plum-brown patina with freckling and light to moderate pitting throughout. The triggerguard is a nice untouched dark ocher patina with a couple scattered small dings. The smooth walnut grips have dried out considerably showing a number of small cracks, some warping and light chipping. The barrel and triggerguard are matching the frame and there is no discernable number on the cylinder. The mechanism still functions surprisingly well with good lockup and timing just a little off. The consignor's notes state that this revolver was a barn find and it certainly looks the part. Included is a Springfield Research Service letter stating that this revolver was issued to 1st Sergeant Cyrus North of Co. F, 6th Michigan Volunteer Cavalry on February 2, 1865. Sgt. North initially enrolled in the 6th Michigan Volunteer Cavalry on September 10, 1862 and was eventually promoted to 2nd Lieutenant on July 10, 1865 before transferring to the 1st Michigan Veterans Volunteer Cavalry on October 2, 1865. The letter goes on to note that the 6th Michigan Volunteer Cavalry was initially part of the defensive forces of Washington, D.C. but later went on to serve in numerous campaigns and battles including the Battle of Gettysburg, commanded by General George Armstrong Custer at the time, and was present at Lee's surrender at Appomattox. The 6th Cavalry was eventually consolidated into the 1st Michigan Volunteer Cavalry on November 7, 1865. Although quite well-worn, this revolver remains a wonderful little piece of history. (138706-17) {ANTIQUE}

Lovely Factory Engraved Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver

Lot #65 (Sale Order 65 of 699)

serial #79452 all matching including wedge, .31 caliber, 6" octagon barrel with an excellent bright bore. This revolver features Gustave Youngs beautifully executed relief floral scroll engraving with finely and very neatly punchdot shaded background. The engraving is in full coverage on the frame including the recoil shields. The barrel lug shows the same wonderful scroll with a puma head facing forward emanating from the scroll on the left barrel lug. The loading lever flats are full scroll engraved and the hammer shows the familiar wolf's head on either side. The grip straps show nice scroll with open field on backstrap which remains plain. The condition of the revolver is nice with the barrel showing an even smooth brown patina with the address being simply a hand engraved "Saml Colt". The cylinder is smooth and even gray brown patina with 95% of its scene remaining visible. The frame retains an even and perfectly smooth silver gray color which appears to be faded original color case-hardened finish. The gripstraps retain about 65% evenly thinning original silverplated finish with a pleasing mellow patina where the brass is showing through. The revolver shows little use with its wonderful bore and with all five cylinder safety pins remaining intact. The gun comes in a very nice original mahogany case with green baize lined interior. The lining is in excellent condition and looks very old. The included accessories are a brass two-cavity mould, a nice eagle flask, empty pack of skin cartridges, "L" shaped combination tool, an Eley cap tin, some cast projectiles and the case key. The condition of the case is very good plus to excellent inside and out. A very handsome deluxe engraved Colt pocket. (18706-14) {ANTIQUE}

Excellent Factory Engraved Smith and Wesson Safety Hammerless Double Action Revolver

Lot #66 (Sale Order 66 of 699)

serial #148804, 32 S&W, 3 1/2" ribbed round barrel with a bright excellent bore. This lovely double action revolver is factory No. 2 engraved with light sprays of loose open flowing scroll with background punch-dot shading. The barrel retains 98 to 99% original nickel, the loss is due to some very light oxidation at the muzzle which has left a tiny bit of pinprick pitting. The cylinder is similar showing a couple small spots of oxidation between two of the radiused sections between the flutes, it is rather unobtrusive and does not detract from the fine condition of this arm. The frame shows perhaps a bit more wear as there is light oxidation at the left of the frame at grip and a tiny bit more on the right, but more noticeable oxidation along the frontstrap. The color case-hardened trigger rates very good plus with some excellent colors still and remnants of some very light oxidation, triggerguard retains 98% very strong original bright blue. The factory smooth mother-of-pearl grips with recessed gold Smith & Wesson medallions rate excellent. The arm actually appears very much un-fired, and may well not have been, there is absolutely no flash evidence on the face of the cylinder, within the chambers, nor of the breech face of the pistol. The included factory letter shows shipment in 1906 to a "W.A. Wilkins Jr." and confirms that the arm is factory No. 2 engraved "with name" and pearl grips. Indeed "Marie Bosler" is engraved in a field on the left frame flat. A cursory search of the two names reveals a Marie Bosler from Albany New York, a prominent young woman who was stepdaughter of a very famous paleontologist and professor at RPI, John Mason Clarke, and also a William A Wilkins prominent in that area as well. Further research may prove how the two new one-another. Overall a very lovely factory-engraved Second Model Safety Hammerless "lemon squeezer" Smith revolver remaining in an extremely fine state of condition. (38681-2) {C&R}

Peabody Outside Hammer Semi-Deluxe Sporting Rifle

Lot #67 (Sale Order 67 of 699)

serial #63954, 45-50 Peabody Sporting, 25 5/8" round barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is an interesting rifle that remains in very nice original condition. The action and barrel show no makers mark which is unusual as the side of the action is usually marked with the Providence Tool marking. The only markings on the rifle are on the bottom of the barrel beneath the forend near action "63954" and "445". The barrel shows a very neatly filled dovetail just ahead of the action where these rifles sometimes have rear barrel sights. The fill is very neat and the blue is old and looks original showing some faint brown patina coming through. The action and lock retain about 85% original color case-hardened finish overall that has just softened slightly over the years. The checkered straight grip buttstock and forend are of walnut and rate excellent with 95% original finish remaining and with nice raised grain and crisp checkering. The wrist checkering is interesting in that it wraps around the bottom in one pattern and then on the top of the wrist the pattern opens to a larger diamond pattern with flat tops rather than pointed diamonds. The top of the wrist also shows a diamond shaped German silver inlay affixed by a single screw at center, this is presumably a monogram plate and it remains plain. The forend has a steel cap and the rifle is equipped with its original steel crescent buttplate. The rifle is sighted with a windgauge front with spirit level and a mid-range Vernier tang mounted peepsight mounted at the rear of the top tang. These outside hammer Peabody sporters are sleek and attractive rifles that are also quite scarce. (18615-2) {ANTIQUE}

Rare Engraved Remington New Model Army Revolver

Lot #68 (Sale Order 68 of 699)

serial #134920, .44 cal., 8" octagon barrel with a mint bore. This is a very handsome revolver which features lovely relief floral scroll engraving with punchdot shaded background. The top of the barrel and frame show sunburst and intertwined line border work that is very reminiscent of the Nimschke shop. The cylinder shows lovely loose relief scroll around its circumference and is clearly and properly numbered on the rear face "4920". The quality of the engraving work is superb and absolutely period. The barrel bears the proper three-line address with all markings remaining clear and legible. The barrel and frame are an even and very pleasing smooth gray color which is a mix of original silverplated finish which is slightly tarnished and a smooth gray patina where finish is missing. The cylinder retains about 50% original gold wash which is thinning evenly. The brass triggerguard is also engraved and retains about 35% original silver-plated finish overall. The two-piece ivory grips rate very good with typical age cracks but no chips. They fit good, with normal shrinkage, and have wonderful color and texture. The revolver shows little if any use, the bore is like a mirror and the nipples and nipple recesses remain completely free of pitting. This is a lovely engraved Remington New Model Army revolver with fabulous factory or period New York engraving. (18706-15) {ANTIQUE}

Rare And Fine Colt Paterson No. 2 Improved Belt (Fifth Model Ehlers) Model Revolver

Lot #69 (Sale Order 69 of 699)

serial #165, .31 caliber, 4 1/2" octagon barrel with a near very good bore that shows strong rifling its entire length with some scattered light pitting and oxidation in areas. This little revolver has all matching numbers on every component and has the proper barrel addres with "Mfg Co." omitted so it reads from muzzle to butt "Patent Arms Paterson, NJ Colt's Pt.". The revolver has Ehlers' loading lever which is held in the closed position by a steel clasp that was carried over onto the Walker. The condition of the revolver is very nice with the barrel retaining about 30% bright original blue with the loss apparently due to flaking and with those areas of loss bearing a pleasing and very smooth brown patina. The centaur cylinder scene remains fully visible and the cylinder is essentially free of any pitting and bears a lovely smooth even brown patina overall. The frame also retains about 30% bright original blue with the balance showing a smooth gray brown patina. The one-piece walnut grip shows nice figure and retains 90% original varnish overall. The revolver comes in a very nice period case which fits the gun perfectly and has proper recessed areas to hold the revolver, powder flask, mould and "P" shaped combination tool (accessories are no longer present). The case rates very good plus overall having had some finish added to the exterior. This is an extremely rare antique cased Colt revolver that remains in fine all original and all matching condition. (18509-1) {ANTIQUE}

Lovely Mass Arms Company Maynard Model 1865 Sporting Rifle Cased with Accessories

Lot #70 (Sale Order 70 of 699)

serial #25967, about 28 bore or 54 cal. smoothbore, 26" part octagon part round barrel and .36 cal rifled 20" part octagon part round barrel, with a bright about excellent bore which shows a couple spots of some extremely light pitting. The smoothbore barrel retains perhaps 90% original plum brown, fading over all with scattered light rub or handling marks from the years and wear to pewter on the sharp edges of the octagonal section. The lever retains a very good muting color case-hardening and the barrel is numbered "1" on its underside and features a German silver half-moon front blade. The rifle barrel retains perhaps 92 to near 95% original blue, the loss also due primarily to even fading, with scattered handling marks and light dings, most prominent to the rear of the front sight. The lever retains some very good, slightly muting color case-hardening and the barrel is numbered "2" on its underside. The rifle is sighted with a Beach combination front sight and a two leaf folding rear sight. The frame retains about 97% original color case-hardening which is quite vivid in spots and which is toning to a silvery and plum brown in the splash area above the nipple. The screws and hammer retain very good original blue as does the staff of the folding tang peepsight. The straight grip walnut buttstock rates about excellent with scattered light scratches or handling marks from the years but nearly all its original varnish, the buttplate retaining perhaps 40% original bright blue, the balance faded to plum and pewter. The mechanism seems to function properly and both barrels lock up appropriately. The rifle comes cased in a period walnut and mahogany case with fading red baize interior. Included is a nice ribbed American Flask & Cap powder flask with screw-off fireproof top and three position charger (the cutoff spring is either broken or no longer present). A Mass Arms Company dual cavity bullet mould of the rifle caliber with clean cavities is included along with a bullet crimper, an original bullet sizing die and lube pump, an original antique tube of bullet lube, a U.S. Model 1870 combination tool, a thong and eyelet and a boar bristle brush with two screw-apart oak handles. Additionally there are 39 pieces of Maynard brass, some of which are loaded cartridges, for the rifle barrel. The case itself rates very good overall with the expected minor dings, scratches and handling marks on the exterior that come from the years, the case key is not present. It would appear as though arm was originally ordered with the longer smoothbore barrel, as the frame and the barrel fit the case precisely, with appropriate wear marks from the longer barrels front sight. The shorter barrel was clearly ordered at a later date and is the one which saw the most use, looking at the accessories within the case. The barrel recess within the case was crudely modified in two spots to accommodate the open sights on the shorter barrel, but during the period of use. Really a very lovely Maynard two-barrel sporting rifle-shotgun combination with everything you need to shoot the rifle barrel tomorrow (but powder). (see accessory barrels in the silent auction) (38631-5) {ANTIQUE}

Colt Lightning Small Frame Slide Action Rifle

Lot #71 (Sale Order 71 of 699)

serial #61005, 22 RF, 24" octagon barrel with a bright very good plus bore which shows strong rifling but with a few areas of very sparsely scattered very light pitting. The metal surfaces retain about 92-95% original blue. The barrel shows light even fading with wear to pewter on the sharp edges and scattered very light oxidation speckling. The frame and receiver shows numerous light longitudinal scratches, likely where someone took steel wool or some other implement many many years ago in an attempt to clean the very light surface oxidation which had formed there, the Rampant Colt on the left side is still very crisp. A number of the screws and the trigger show some good pale fire temper blue and there is very good color case-hardening on the hammer. The buttstock rates very good to very good plus as very lightly cleaned, now devoid of finish, but showing some very nice grain figure. The checkered hard rubber Rampant Colt buttplate remains in place and there is a capital letter "A" stamped beneath it, likely the grade of wood; the end grain where stock meets frame is numbered "1005". The wood is only very slightly under in a couple of spots and there is a prominent drying crack through the highly figured wood on the right side of the tang upper-to-lower. The walnut forend rates very good plus as well, also showing an old light cleaning years ago with lighter colored sapwood evident towards its front and with very light borderline carving. What appear to be the original open sights are intact and the gun seems to function well. The barrel is marked only "22 Cal." and the cartridge lifter appears long enough that it would handle 22 Longs. A very pleasing-looking small frame lightning rifle overall retaining some nice blue. (38609-1) {C&R}

Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

Lot #72 (Sale Order 72 of 699)

serial #589056B, 44 WCF, 24" octagon barrel with an otherwise bright excellent bore which shows a few spots of very sparsely scattered, very light pinprick pitting here and there. The barrel and magazine tube retaining about 95% original blue, the loss is due to even wear and toning to pewter on the high edges with scattered light oxidation and the expected minor dings and handling marks that come from the years, most prominent around the front sight. The nosecap has toned primarily to plum while the receiver and sideplates retain about 90-92% original blue on their flats with the rounded top and bottom of receiver toning to a plum brown and pleasing pewter patina. There is scattered light oxidation staining present but it is unobtrusive and the loading gate retains some very strong trace pale fire temper blue. The hammer shows smoky case coloring with some light oxidation while the lever has toned primarily to a pewter gray case-hardened patina. The straight grip walnut buttstock rates very good to very good plus with a bit of older added finish which is now showing some nice crazing from the years. The forend rates perhaps very good with overall minor dings and handling marks from the years and some length-wise light scarring or an abrasion along its left lower edge with an older repaired 2 1/2" crack along its top left edge from the nosecap rearward. The upper tang remains slightly proud of the wood and there is an older swivel base installed along the toeline, its eyelet has been removed. The original silver blade Rocky Mountain front and semi-buckhorn rear sights are intact and the rifle has a very lovely antique overall appearance. (38527-3) {C&R}

Remington-Beals Third Model Pocket Percussion Revolver

Lot #73 (Sale Order 73 of 699)

serial #208, .31 cal, 4" octagon barrel with a fair-good bore showing moderate oxidation and strong rifling throughout. The metal surfaces of the barrel retain perhaps 75% original bright blue with high edge wear, freckling, a few small dings and some flaking to brownish gray. The barrel markings are still crisp and clear. The loading lever is mostly gray patina and the frame and cylinder are a pleasing mix of smooth gray and gunmetal with very fine pinprick pitting, freckling and a couple of tool marks on the right side. The acid etched foliate pattern on the cylinder is still quite clear obscured in spots by some old oxidation stains. The smaller parts retain some traces of fire blue shining through and the hammer shows some remaining case-hardened colors, what appears to be some old lightly flaking nickel finish on its top surface and some minor casting flaws on the left side. The black checkered hard rubber grips are both stamp-numbered to the gun and rate near excellent with a tiny chip at the heel of the right panel, a few tiny dings and overall mild discoloration. The barrel is matching the frame, the cylinder appears to be un-numbered and the original silver cone front sight is intact. The mechanism functions very well with excellent timing and lockup, although there is no half cock. Overall a very fine condition revolver that would make an excellent addition to any collection. (138568-12) {ANTIQUE}

Wonderful Cased Colt Model 1855 Sidehammer Percussion Revolver

Lot #74 (Sale Order 74 of 699)

serial #13219, .28 caliber, 3 1/2" octagon barrel with a bright shiny bore that shows some light oxidation or perhaps fine pitting in a couple small areas of the grooves. This is a very minty little Root with all matching numbers. The barrel and frame retain about 93 - 95% bright original blue finish with loss being at one area at left rear of recoil shield and a little at the base of the backstrap where there is some light silvering. The cylinder retains about 25% original blue finish with the balance flaked and with those flaked areas bearing a lovely smooth brown patina. The cylinder shows 95% plus of its crisp cylinder scene. The loading lever and hammer show lots of original color case-hardened finish overall. The one-piece walnut grip rates excellent with 95% plus original varnish remaining. The revolver comes in its original walnut and mahogany casing which is lined in red baize which has faded to a wonderful dull salmon color and includes a brass two-cavity mould, a minty E. Pluribus Unum flask which retains nearly all of its original lacquer, an Eley cap tin and the key to the case. The condition of the case is excellent inside and out. This is a super clean and completely honest cased 1855 Root. Investment quality. (18526-7) {ANTIQUE}

Remington-Beals Second Model Pocket Percussion Revolver

Lot #75 (Sale Order 75 of 699)

serial #400, .31 cal, 3" octagon barrel with fair bore showing a heavy patch of oxidation toward the breech, lighter scattered oxidation and strong rifling. The metal surfaces of this revolver are mostly lightly cleaned gunmetal with old fine pitting, freckling, tiny dings and a couple flakes of original blue particularly strong in the protected area underneath the hand. The barrel markings are still quite crisp and clear. The left side plate has a small crack and the base pin appears to be a period replacement. The un-numbered rosewood grips and their screw are most likely older replacements and remain in near excellent condition with just a few minor handling marks. The barrel is matching, the cylinder is un-numbered and the original silver cone front sight is intact but a little rounded off. Half cock is not functional but the mechanism functions well otherwise with good timing and lockup just a little loose. Overall a very solid example of these rare Remington revolvers. (138568-13) {ANTIQUE}

Colt Officers Model Target Double Action Revolver

Lot #76 (Sale Order 76 of 699)

Description Update (3/14/18): Serial number is 24827

serial #242487, 22 LR, 6" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this lovely third issue revolver retain 98 to near 99% original blue, the loss being some extremely light muzzle wear, a bit of high edge wear and showing some very sparsely scattered, very light remnants of a light oxidation stain here or there. The bright-polished sides of the hammer remain brilliant with only some very light staining and nice checkering on the front face of the trigger, there is the very lightest cylinder turn ring which does not even breech the blue. The revolver has a Patridge front sight with square notch rear. The checkered walnut grips with silver Rampant Colt medallions rate excellent to as-new, they fit precisely and are un-numbered. The revolver comes in a correct purple-tone, hinge-top box which is numbered to a different revolver and has the correct end label with "Target/Heavy Barrel/Patridge Sight" surcharge label as well. The box itself rates excellent with only a couple very minor scuffs here or there and one very small tear at the end of lid. A super Officers Model Target overall in a very lovely state of condition. (38659-16) {C&R}

Rare Colt Police Positive Target Double Action Revolver

Lot #77 (Sale Order 77 of 699)

serial #250046, 32 Police, 6" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this very lovely revolver retain 99% plus original blue. The bright-polished sides of the hammer are immaculate and unstained. The face of the firing pin bushing shows only the lightest loss, there is absolutely no evidence of flash on the face of the cylinder and the forcing cone and breech of barrel remains bright and in-the-white; in fact the cylinder will not rotate due to hardened oil and it is clear that this arm is unfired, and likely unturned, since leaving Hartford. The checkered walnut silver Rampant Colt medallion grips rate excellent to as-new, they are un-numbered and fit precisely. Features adjustable Patridge style front sight and square-notch rear. This revolver comes in its original purple-tone hinge-top box with "Special Target" surcharge end label as well as additional surcharge of "Patridge Sights", it is serial numbered to the gun on its underside. The box itself rates about excellent showing only the lightest scattered scuffs or abrasions and a tiny ding in top of the lid. Overall just a lovely 32 Police Target, as close as one gets to new-in-the-box from 1925. (38659-14) {C&R}

Colt Police Positive Special Double Action Revolver

Lot #78 (Sale Order 78 of 699)

Description Update (3/14/18): Serial number is 434693

serial #434653, 38 Special, 4" barrel with a bright excellent, likely unfired, bore. The metal surfaces on this second issue revolver retain about 99% original blue with excellent color case-hardening on the ejector rod head. The bright polished sides of the hammer are unstained, the left side showing a very tiny operational mark, the face of the trigger neatly checkered. There is no evident wear save for very light silvering in the factory milled lead cuts going into the cylinder stops, the cylinder itself is without a drag line. The checkered walnut silver medallion Rampant Colt grips rate excellent to as-new, they are un-numbered and fit precisely. The arm comes in its original purple-tone, hinge-top box numbered to the gun on its underside, with an original boar bristle cleaning brush and the Colts "Shooting Suggestions" pamphlet. The box itself rates excellent and has end label surcharge marked "Special". A perfect Police Positive Special which left Hartford in 1934. (38659-21) {C&R}

Colt Police Positive Target Double Action Revolver

Lot #79 (Sale Order 79 of 699)

serial #19339, 22 WRF, 6" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this first issue retain 98 to near 99% original blue, the only real appreciable wear being some extremely light muzzle fading, even the cylinder exhibits no turn ring. The bright-polished sides of the hammer remain brilliant with perhaps one or two tiny oxidation flecks. There are one or two sparsely scattered very light spots of pinprick oxidation here and there which are missed at first glance and would not even normally want mentioned were it not for the fine condition of this arm. The checkered hard rubber "Colt" logo grips rate excellent, they are scratch-numbered to the gun on their interior. Front sight is a small Sheards silver bead style with the rear sight being a very nice U-notch giving a fine sight picture. The face of the firing pin bushing is immaculate, as-is the face of the cylinder with no evidence of flash at all, the breech face of the barrel very clean as well. The revolver comes with a purple-tone hinge-top box, correct for the period of use, but sans its end label; it is pencil numbered to the gun on its underside. The box itself rates very good to very good plus with light scuffing to the edges and corners of the lid. A very nice example overall that is highly likely un-fired since leaving Hartford in 1922. (38659-15) {C&R}

Extremely Rare Confederate Spiller & Burr Metallic Cartridge Converted Revolver

Lot #80 (Sale Order 80 of 699)

serial #700, 38 CF, 7" octagon barrel with a dark worn bore. This revolver features all matching numbers on the buttstrap, bottom of frame beneath the triggerguard, on the inside flat of the triggerguard and on the bottom of the barrel just ahead of the frame. There is no visible number on the cylinder but the cylinder numbers were toward the rear and this cylinder was converted to cartridge. The left side of the front strap is also stamped with a letter "B" and the left side of the frame is properly marked "C.S.". The conversion was performed by milling the rear of the cylinder until the nipple recesses were gone and adding a 1/4" thick plate to the rear of the cylinder drilled through and aligned with the cylinder so it will accept a metallic cartridge. The original hammer is still in place with its striking face filed so it will contact the primer of a centerfire cartridge. The condition is very honest with the barrel, loading lever and cylinder all bearing a rich brown patina with old scattered surface oxidation and a little scattered light pitting. The brass frame bears a lovely untouched patina. The topstrap shows a partial crack with about 80% of the brass in that area still intact and there appears to have been no attempt to address this at any point. The two-piece walnut grips have a rich dark color and rate good plus to very good with a chip missing from the toe of the right grip and with overall wear commensurate with the balance of the revolver. There is added oil finish on the grip along with some period lightly scratched lines and symbols. This is a completely honest and authentic revolver which was part of the Cliff & Lynne Young Collection of Boston for many years. Cliff Young was one of the preeminent collectors and scholars of Confederate arms, collecting them since the early 1950's. He was an early member and former director of the prestigious American Society of Arms Collectors as well as a former President, Board Member and recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award of the Massachusetts Arms Collectors. A great opportunity for the Civil War collector to acquire an ultra-rare and absolutely authentic Spiller & Burr metallic cartridge converted revolver. (18568-11) {ANTIQUE}

Early and Previously Unknown Maine-Made Stag Handle Bowie Knife

Lot #81 (Sale Order 81 of 699)

This interesting large Bowie boasts a 9" clip-point blade, without fuller or relief grind. The blade proper is a very pleasing tarnished pewter patina with scattered light oxidation staining, some scattered pinprick pits and some scattered light remnants of sharpening from the years. It is maker marked: "THOMASTON ME / MALLET" on the reverse of blade along the top flat using two one-piece, die-sinker made stamps, one of-which was stamped inverted. The clip is about 3 1/4" long, the blade is nice and straight and is just over 3/16" thick. The heavy tri-lobated circular iron guard is nearly 3/16" thick and is about 2 3/4" in length with a pleasing plum brown and gray patina, also showing a bit of light oxidation here and there. The one-piece antler handle is doubtless of Maine white-tailed deer and rates very fine with some light handling marks and is an overall cream-tan color with a circular brass pommel at the butt; some very light shrinkage has resulted in the crossguard loosening slightly over the years.John L Mallet, born March 1807 in Warren Maine, was the son of blacksmith Thomas Mallet. A documented property deed shows him in the town of Thomaston Maine in 1842, the town being renamed East Thomaston in 1848 and then eventually in 1850, Rockland Maine. Mallet was listed as an edge tool maker and would have primarily made nautical items serving the shipbuilding trade, chisels, draw knives, spoke shaves, etc. Utilizing the Thomaston Maine stamping, one could reasonably draw the conclusion that it was made between 1842 and 1850, after which time he likely would have made, or had made, a new stamp to reflect the re-naming of the town to "Rockland". Maine-maker J.B. Rogers' knives are demonstrably later than Mallets, making Mallet likely the earliest and first-known antebellum era maker of Bowie knives; it could easily be surmised he is also the norther-most maker of such arms in the United States. The knife itself was the cover feature of Antique Bowie Journal No. 2, 2014, the quarterly journal of the Antique Bowie Knife Association. A heavy, quality-made, classic-styled Bowie overall, from this recently-discovered Maine maker. (38610-4)

Rare Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Musket

Lot #82 (Sale Order 82 of 699)

serial #72054, 45-70 Govt., 32" barrel with a very good to perhaps near very good plus bore which shows strong rifling but with scattered light oxidation in the grooves and some sparsely scattered very light pitting, more prominent near the throat. The barrel retains perhaps 90% original fading blue, the loss due to even overall fading, appearing to be a deeper gray-blue under normal ambient light but toning to plum under high bright light. The barrel shows the expected tiny dings or handling marks here and there and some sparsely scattered light oxidation, the dings more prominent around the barrel bands. The receiver retains a strong 97% original color case-hardening which is vivid in spots and drifting slightly in others, while the lever is a mottled smoky silvery and brown case-hardened patina with generous traces of colors at its root. The buttstock and near full-length forend rate very good with overall very minor dings and handling marks from the years and a bit of added finish, but they are un-sanded, the buttstock with the beginnings of two small cracks at the rear of the upper tang which are unobtrusive. The musket is sighted with a windage-adjustable globe front sight and Winchester No. 38-A midrange tang sight at rear, the military-style musket barrel sight is no longer present. The base of the sight shows a bit of oxidation and the elevation knob is not present atop the staff, what is likely the original factory cleaning rod is present in the cleaning rod channel. Winchester High Wall Muskets in large bore centerfire calibers are very seldom-encountered, this is a very nice example clearly used for mid-range shooting by some targeter of yesteryear. (38507-2) {ANTIQUE}

Sharps New Model 1863 Cartridge-Converted Carbine

Lot #83 (Sale Order 83 of 699)

serial #93428, 50-70 Sharps, 22" three groove barrel with a bright about excellent bore showing only some sparsely scattered very light oxidation or perhaps light pinprick pit here or there. The barrel retains 92% fading deep gray-blue arsenal blue with the loss being some light muzzle rub wear, with some light rub wear to the left rear of the front sight and some even fading. The frame is a gray and plum case-hardened patina with some vibrant color case-hardening on the left rear frame flat. The lockplate retains some very nice case colors in the area adjacent to the hammer, the hammer itself with some vibrant traces case colors present as well, the balance a silvery and plum case-hardened patina; even the firing pin shows some strong traces of case-hardened blue. The lever and lower tang are now mostly a silvery and brown case-hardened patina with all metal surfaces primarily smooth, the left of the frame markings slightly light from the arsenal redo. The smooth walnut buttstock rates very good plus to excellent with center left side "DFC" cartouche and "Z" stamped along the toeline, the forend is similar showing perhaps a bit more wear with a very minor drying crack on its left side. Interestingly the same "Z" is stamped on the underside of the barrel, the barrel itself is appropriately numbered to the frame. The gun locks up very well and is crisp mechanically, the front sight blade has been slightly regulated, the rear sight is intact, as-is the sling ring bar on left side of the gun. Really a very attractive example overall with really a rather nice bore. (38680-1) {ANTIQUE}

Very Rare Smith Carbine Experimental-Prototype Rimfire Conversion

Lot #84 (Sale Order 84 of 699)

un-serialized, .50 RF, 21 1/2" part octagon part round barrel with a bright very good plus three groove bore. This is a very interesting carbine, originally an experimental conversion to the Crispin cartridge which had a mid-way priming belt around its circumference at the waist of the cartridge, this example has been converted to straight rimfire from its original Crispin cartridge configuration.In 1864 with the government starting to rely more heavily on metallic cartridges, Smith decided to experiment with metallic cartridges himself and slightly redesigned his action at the same time. The original upward-moving release lever was replaced with a top-of-frame mounted pivoting lever which actuated the barrel spring. The arms were converted to rimfire, with the firing pin hitting the circumference circumferential rim of the Crispin cartridge case, the rear of-which fit neatly into the recess of the Smith frame. This example has had that rear recess filled and the breech end of bore countersunk slightly more to accommodate a true rimfire cartridge. Doubtless due to the extra pressure exerted by the rimfire cartridge, as compared to the Crispin and indeed the percussion muzzleloading cartridges, the bottom portion of the barrel frame, which pivots within the frame proper, has been bolstered and the hinge area made much more heavy, nearly 1" in diameter, and a heavier hinge screw introduced. This is clearly the last refinement of these very rare cartridge conversions as other pictured examples retain the original much lighter breech-frame pivoting mechanism, which clearly proved to weak for these cartridges. This example shows silver soldered joints precisely mated where the knuckle was modified to this heavier-duty configuration, visible on both frame and barrel frame proper. Interestingly the left side of the hammer also shows a neat recess and the barrel spring itself has a right-side curved protrusion which would contact what appears to be a spring-loaded lever in this hammer's recess; the piece unfortunately is no longer present. It would appear as though upon closing the action, it was intended to push the hammer back to its half-cock position therefore precluding any accidental discharge by the action being closed on a loaded cartridge with the firing pin protruding. The barrel is primarily a smooth, pleasing deep plum brown patina with the expected minor dings and handling marks that come from the years, the octagonal section showing a bit of oxidation. The frame and barrel frame are a mottled mix of gunmetal gray patina with an overall speckling of plum brown with some silvery case-hardening in the more protected areas. The sling ring bar slightly more oxidized with numerous dings and handling marks, the trigger guard and tang a pleasing soft plum brown. The buttstock rates very good with the expected dings and handling marks that come from an issued and used arm and the forend rates about very good showing a boning or cleaning many years ago, the remnants of some moderate or heavy dings or bruises still evident with a few slivers missing. The barrel is numbered 11543, no doubt the original number of the frame and barrel frame, those numbers however were lost to the modifications made in those areas when bolstering them. There is very light barrel-to-frame play but the gun seems to function well mechanically. Overall a very interesting and very rare conversion, perhaps unique unto itself, as no other extant examples have been found with these final modifications. (38624-28) {ANTIQUE}

Superb Cased Colt Model 1862 Police

Lot #85 (Sale Order 85 of 699)

serial #10824, .36 caliber, 5 1/2" barrel with a bright bore that shows a few small patches of pitting. This 1862 production revolver remains in remarkable original condition. The barrel shows the standard New York address along with all other proper markings and all serial numbers are matching including the wedge. The barrel retains 85% bright original blue finish overall with the primary loss being due to very light wear along the sides of the barrel and some flaking above the wedge. The cylinder retains about 80% bright original blue with the loss due to even light flaking overall. The frame retains 97% brilliant original color case hardened finish including in the capping groove and on face of the recoil shield. This revolver has been fired very little with all five safety pins remaining intact on rear of cylinder and still showing some original finish in the nipple recesses. The brass gripstraps retain about 70% original silverplated finish with most loss on the backstrap and with some thinning on the buttstrap, the areas of exposed brass show a lovely untouched patina. The one-piece walnut grip rates excellent with about 90% original finish remaining and with just a little very light crazing in the surface. The revolver comes in its wonderful original walnut and mahogany case with nice figure in the walnut lid and proper softwood bottom. The case is in lovely condition with the faded brown baize lining showing proper age and containing a nice two cavity bullet mould retaining half of its original blue, a "Colt's Patent" eagle flask which still shows original lacquer in protected areas, an "L" shaped combination tool, a minty full pack of skin cartridges and an Eley cap tin. The condition of the case is excellent inside and out. This is a lovely cased 1862 Police with all components in matching high condition. Investment quality. (18526-6) {ANTIQUE}

Scarce First Model Merrill Officer's Carbine

Lot #86 (Sale Order 86 of 699)

Description Update (3/14/18): Metal surfaces lightly cleaned to bright

serial #11786, .54 Cal, 20" barrel with a very good plus bore that shows some light pitting and frosting but strong rifling. The in-the-white metal surfaces remain partially bright with a few spots of light pitting and some scattered oxidation staining. The brass parts are turning to a silvery patina with some oxidation staining and scattered flaking. The walnut stock rates very good plus with an added oil finish, a 3" drying crack on the left side of butt, scattered dings and handling marks. The number on the upper tang is matching to the serial number on the rear of the lockplate and the assembly number on the toggle matches that of the breech pin. The tang of the buttplate, the patch box and the lower tang all have floral engraving which is indicative of an officer's model carbine. A fine example of these scarce Officer's Model Merrill Civil War carbines. (208624-21) {ANTIQUE}

Excellent Smith Civil War Percussion Carbine by American Machine Works

Lot #87 (Sale Order 87 of 699)

serial #4104, .50 cal, 21 1/2" barrel with a bright excellent bore which shows only some very minor oxidation or light pitting sparsely scattered here and there about its length. The barrel retains perhaps 97% original blue, the loss is due to even fading and some muzzle wear, also with scattered oxidation staining which is very light for the last 6" or so of barrel, a few of those areas with some light pinprick pitting which is very unobtrusive. The band has toned primarily to a plum brown but the top spring shows excellent pale fire temper blue. The barrel frame, frame proper and hammer show perhaps 98% original color case-hardening, muting slightly in spots, primarily on the hammer and lower portion of frame. The triggerguard and buttstock iron show some lovely original blue, perhaps 97%. The straight grip walnut buttstock and forend rate very good plus with only minor handling marks from the years, the butt with an excellent left-side cartouche. The butt plate is now primarily a plum brown and there is a tiny chip in the stock at the right of its tang. The sling ring and bar are intact and the barrel, frame and the barrel frame are all numbered alike. Interestingly, serial #4102 was issued to Co. D, 2nd W.V. Cavalry in 1863. Overall an absolutely super Smith carbine that very much appears un-issued. (38613-20) {ANTIQUE}

Burnside Fifth Model Civil War Carbine

Lot #88 (Sale Order 88 of 699)

serial #13809, .54 cal, 21" barrel with a bright near excellent bore showing a few small spots of oxidation. The barrel of this carbine has toned to a mottled mix of brown and gray patina with some scattered small dings and spots of minor oxidation staining. The case-hardened frame and hammer are mostly bright silver with scattered freckling and fine oxidation. The protected areas of the breechblock, right side of the lever and forward portion of the upper tang retain a healthy amount of brilliant original fire blue. All of the markings are still visible and the barrel and breechblock are matching the frame. The straight grip walnut buttstock and forend remain in very good condition showing the usual dings, dents, scratches and tiny chips scattered throughout. The RKW cartouche is still very strong and the stamped "R.K.W" initials near the heel are also visible. The saddle ring and original sights are intact, the mechanism functions well and the hammer is crisp at both half and full cock. Overall a very nice example with some fine original color remaining in the protected areas. (138674-1) {ANTIQUE}

Sharps Factory Converted Sporting Rifle

Lot #89 (Sale Order 89 of 699)

serial #C,33188, 45-70, 28" octagon barrel with a bright very good plus bore showing some light frosting scattered about. This is an interesting Sharps rifle which began life as a New Model 1863 carbine which was then metallic cartridge converted and subsequently rebarreled and converted to a sporting rifle. The original barrel number beneath the forend (156494) is neatly struck through and the matching number "33188" stamped adjacent to the original number; this is typical of guns rebarrelled by the factory. The stock is the original carbine stock with sling bar removed and base machined flush with the stock. The corresponding hole in the left side of the action is neatly factory filled. The barrel shows the "Old Reliable" trademark and a Bridgeport address with "CALIBRE 45" on top flat and "2 1/10" on left flat. The barrel retains perhaps 40% original blue overall which is thinning evenly and blending with a generally smooth brown patina with some silvering along the high edges. The frame retains a pleasing rich mix of a dull gray patina and mottled original color case hardened finish. The lock shows a good deal of faded original color case-hardened finish which has taken on a smooth pewter color. The patent dates on the left side of the action are light which is to be expected on a rifle like this, that was factory reconditioned. The plain walnut buttstock and schnabel tipped forend rate very good plus with lots of finish on the butt and less on the forend which shows honest carry wear. Interestingly the forend shows a mirror image of the struck through barrel number as well as the new number. The rifle is fitted with factory adjustable double set triggers and sighted with a German silver blade Rocky Mountain front and large buckhorn sporting rear. In addition to the two factory holes for tang-mounted sights there is one additional hole just behind the forward tang screw, this is the only alteration that doesn't appear to have been done by the factory. A very interesting Sharps sporting rifle chambered for an excellent cartridge. (138681-5) {ANTIQUE}

German P.08 Luger Code 42 Pistol by Mauser From Admiral Tully Shelley Collection

Lot #90 (Sale Order 90 of 699)

serial #5835i, 9mm, 4" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this 1940-dated pistol retain about 95% original blue with some high edge wear, a few tiny pits on the sideplate, a couple scratches and handling marks. The receiver is starting to tone to plum and the ejector has a nice rich plum color. The checkered walnut grips are stamp-numbered to the gun and remain in very good plus condition with a couple scattered light chips on both panels, minor dents, light staining and handling marks. All visible serialized parts are matching, including the grooved firing pin. This pistol includes two magazines, the first is matching to the gun with an additional "+" and is a Type 3 Haenel-produced blue-bodied magazine. The second is an "(Eagle) / 655" Waffenamt-marked blue-bodied Type 2 magazine numbered to gun 4643z. Also included is a black leather flap holster coded jkh / 41 (Carl Busse) with crisp "(Eagle) / WaA286" and unmarked blue loading tool. The holster is in overall very good condition showing some spots of minor staining, scattered scuffs, scratches and handling marks. Included with the arm, is a set of correspondence (letters) from Mr. Howard to Admiral Shelley, asking if he would sell him his collection, and replies from the Admiral to the affirmative. While not mentioned in the correspondence specifically, a handwriten draft from Mr. Howard mentions two lugers, a 32 Nauser Pocket Auto, a 9mm Browning Auto, a 32 P37 pocket auto and a P38 auto. There is also a collection inventory card with this pistol that notes it was purchased from the collection of Admiral Shelley who acquired a number of captured and surrendered weapons during his service. One return letter from the Admiral states:"....these were taken from dead Germans by me personally and by members of my intelligence team". Overall a superb wartime Luger rig for the military collector. (138569-35) {C&R} [Calhoun L.H. Howard Collection]

Extremely Rare Confederate Leech & Rigdon Metallic Cartridge Converted Revolver

Lot #91 (Sale Order 91 of 699)

serial #1780, 38 RF, 7 1/2" part round part octagon barrel with a fair bore that shows considerable oxidation and pitting however rifling is visible the entire length. This revolver has all matching numbers on the backstrap, triggerguard, frame, barrel, cylinder, loading lever, loading lever catch and wedge. Aside from the serial numbers the only marking on the revolver is "CSA" on the top flat of the barrel near breech. This revolver was converted to cartridge during the period of use by milling the rear of the cylinder to where the nipple recesses were removed and the cylinders were open straight through. The ratchet teeth at rear of cylinder were left so they protrude 1/4" from the rear of the cylinder. The face of the recoil shield has had a 1/4" spacer added to take up the space left by the cylinder alteration. The hammer is the original percussion hammer which has had a rimfire striker added to the upper face of the hammer and it is affixed to both the face of the hammer and the underside of the hammer's flash guard. The condition of the gun is quite nice with the iron surfaces bearing a rich gray-brown patina with some scattered patches of light pitting present. The frame shows crude tool marks and casting flaws which are so common on Southern made guns. The brass gripstraps show a lovely mellow patina with the buttstrap screw no longer present. The one piece walnut grip rates very good. This is a very honest and authentic revolver which was part of the Cliff & Lynne Young Collection of Boston, for many years. Cliff Young was one of the preeminent collectors and scholars of Confederate arms, collecting them since the early 1950's. He was an early member and former director of the prestigious American Society of Arms Collectors as well as a former President, Board Member and recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award of the Massachusetts Arms Collectors. A terrific opportunity for the Civil War collector to acquire a super-rare metallic cartridge converted Leech & Rigdon revolver. (18568-10) {ANTIQUE}

German LP.08 Artillery Luger Pistol by DWM From Admiral Tully Shelley Collection

Lot #92 (Sale Order 92 of 699)

serial #4581b, 9mm, 8" barrel with an oxidized bore showing rifling throughout. The metal surfaces of this 1917-dated pistol retain about 90% arsenal blue with high edge wear, small spots of light pitting scattered about, freckling and handling marks. The small parts retain strong straw color along with some light silvering and scattered freckling. The grip screws and breechblock pin still retain some faint fire blue while the remaining color on the sear spring and magazine catch spring are quite vibrant. The un-numbered checkered walnut grips remain in about very good plus condition with worn points overall, a few tiny chips, shallow dents and the right panel a little loose. The pistol is equipped with adjustable front and rear sights and the tangent sight is numbered to gun 2081. All of the remaining serialized parts are matching including the un-grooved firing pin. One bright-bodied wood base magazine in very good plus condition is included. There is a small chip at the top right edge of the base and the magazine is numbered to gun 1448. A number of accessories accompany this pistol including an original leather flap holster, cleaning rod, loading tool and reproduction board shoulder stock with leather trappings. The original holster is in about good overall condition with a visible "MUHLENFELD & CO / BARMEN / 1914" stamp on the inside flap; there is moderate cracking, crazing, scuffs and a small tear at the corner of the flap but the leather is still rather supple. The loading tool is unmarked and toned to gray and the cleaning rod is in very good condition toning to smooth gray with remnants of some old blue finish. The reproduction stock appears to be built around original attachment hardware serial #6286f and remains in very good condition with a few scratches, handling marks and some moderate red staining from the leather dye. The stock still fits the pistol very well. Included with the arm, is a set of correspondence (letters) from Mr. Howard to Admiral Shelley, asking if he would sell him his collection, and replies from the Admiral to the affirmative. While not mentioned in the correspondence specifically, a handwriten draft from Mr. Howard mentions two lugers, a 32 Nauser Pocket Auto, a 9mm Browning Auto, a 32 P37 pocket auto and a P38 auto. There is a collection inventory card with this pistol that notes it was purchased from the collection of Admiral Shelley who evidently acquired a number of captured and surrendered weapons during his service. One return letter from the Admiral states:"....these were taken from dead Germans by me personally and by members of my intelligence team". This is an excellent artillery Luger rig. (138569-30) {C&R} [Calhoun L.H. Howard Collection]

German P.08 Mauser Banner Police Contract Luger Pistol

Lot #93 (Sale Order 93 of 699)

serial #1261y, 9mm, 4" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this 1941-dated police pistol retain about 97% mix of original and perhaps arsenal reapplied blue showing some high edge wear, light scratches and handling marks. The right side of the frame below the rail shows some old pitting that has been mostly polished away and re-blued but the serial number on the frame is crisp with raised metal around the numbers and all other markings are very sharp including the seven line Mauser banner on the toggle. The ejector has toned to the usual plum color and the barrel is also starting to tone to plum under bright light. The barrel is un-numbered and marked only with the bore diameter and an eagle proof on the front surface of the sight base. All other visible serialized parts are matching including the grooved firing pin, the sear safety is intact and there is a crisp "(Eagle) L" police stamp on the right side receiver. The checkered walnut grips are un-numbered but stamped with "(Eagle) / 655" Waffenamts on their interiors and they remain in very good plus condition showing some light staining and a few tiny chips. The pistol includes a correct "HAENEL SCHMEISSER PATENT" blue-bodied aluminum base magazine that is numbered to the gun along with a "3" and "(Eagle) C" stamp on the base. An excellent brown leather flap holster is also provided, unfortunately it is not a police example but is stamped with a crisp "(Eagle) / WaA195" and visible "P.08" and "dta / 41" markings. Finally included with this excellent grouping is a U.S. military capture certificate dated 26 September 1945 listing this pistol (as #1261) to a Staff Sergeant William P. Williams. A quick search of Sergeant Williams shows that he enlisted in 1942 at Jefferson Barracks, Missouri. Overall a superb grouping that would make an excellent addition to any advanced Luger collection. (138587-2) {C&R}

German P.08 Luger Code 42 Pistol by Mauser

Lot #94 (Sale Order 94 of 699)

Description Update (3/14/18): Holster strap is separated

serial #2434c, 9mm, 4" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this 1940-dated pistol retain about 97% original blue with some high edge wear, a few tiny dings, handling marks and areas of thinning along the barrel. The ejector is the usual deep plum color and all of the markings are clear. The checkered walnut grips are stamp-numbered to the gun along with "(Eagle) / 655" Waffenamts and remain in very good plus condition showing some handling marks, a few areas of lightly chipped points and minor staining. There is a small asterisk stamp forward of the eagle proof on the right side barrel and all serialized parts are matching including the grooved firing pin. The pistol includes a number of accessories including two original magazines, brown leather flap holster and loading tool. Both magazines are mismatched blue-bodied aluminum base one numbered 2808u with "(Eagle) / 63" and the other 7725z with a "+" and "(Eagle) / 655". The loading tool is a correct "(Eagle) / 655" Waffenamt-stamped example showing some moderate oxidation staining and pinprick pitting. The holster is a very nice dark brown 1940-dated example made by C. O. Gehrckens of Pinneburg, is properly "(Eagle) / WaA279" marked and remains in very good condition showing some light scuffing, minor staining and some cracking on the strap. A superb Luger pistol rig that would make an excellent addition to any collection. (138585-16) {C&R}

Mauser Model 66S Custom Bolt Action Carbine

Lot #95 (Sale Order 95 of 699)

serial #G20932, 30-06, 21" barrel with a bright, excellent bore. Metal surfaces retain about 97-98% original blue with some light silvering around the muzzle, some light wear noted along the bearing surfaces and light handling marks along the edges of the triggerguard. This lovely, top-quality, unique bolt action rifle has been masterfully restocked with a full-length Mannlicher-style stock of Turkish walnut. Stock is a classic Mannlicher style with a squared German cheekpiece that is accented with a contrasting ebony forend tip and teardrop style grip cap. The stock is satin finished and features perfectly executed borderless checkered panels, it rates about excellent with only a few very minor dinge and scratches. The grip cap has a silver diamond shaped inlay with a deer head, the gun has been fitted with nice Talley-style Q.D. swivel studs. Length of pull to the Pachmayr Old English solid rifle pad is 13 1/2". The gun includes steel EAW bases and 1" extended scope rings. There is a ramp style factory front sight, no rear sight is present. These unique "telescoping action" rifles are very desirable and seldom seen in such a nice configuration. The quality of the stock work is top-notch. (48612-1) {MODERN}

Colt Sauer Magnum Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #96 (Sale Order 96 of 699)

serial #CR6725, 300 Win Mag, 24" barrel with an excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 99% plus original high luster blue finish. The checkered Monte Carlo walnut stock rates excellent with just a few light handling marks. The stock features a rosewood forend tip and grip cap with Rampant Colt inlay, sling swivel studs and a factory vented rubber recoil pad. There are no provisions for sights but rifle is equipped with two-piece scope mounting bases and included is one original detachable box magazine, rings are not included. An attractive J.P. Sauer & Sohn manufactured rifle. (48612-17) {MODERN}

Colt Sauer Magnum Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #97 (Sale Order 97 of 699)

serial #CR6561, 7mm Rem Mag, 24" barrel with a bright, excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 99% original high luster blue with a few light handling marks noted. The checkered walnut Monte Carlo stock rates excellent with only a few, very light dings. The stock features a rosewood forend tip and pistolgrip cap with Rampant Colt inlay, sling swivel studs and a factory vented recoil pad. There are no provisions for sights but the receiver is equipped with a set of bases and includes a set of 1" scope rings. A single detachable magazine is also included. An excellent example of these J.P Sauer & Sohn built rifles. (48612-10) {MODERN}

Westley Richards Boxlock Double Ejector Rifle

Lot #98 (Sale Order 98 of 699)

Description Update (3/22/18): Is very slightly off-face and has extremely light lateral play in the barrels.

serial #T6472, 22 Savage Hi Power, 24" barrels with very good bores that show some light frosting. This rifle is built on a boxlock action with double underlugs and a third fastener in the doll's head rib extension. The tops of the barrels are marked "WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO. / LONDON" and "22 BORE HI POWER CARTRIDGE" and the flats show proper Birmingham nitro proofs. The action shows near full coverage fine scroll engraving with "WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO" in ribands on either side. The rifle remains in nice condition with the barrels retaining 90% evenly thinning old quality blue finish with some brown showing through. The action shows a pleasing even and very smooth silver gray color with nice sharp engraving while the bottom plate and triggerguard show 98% nice quality restored blue finish. The rifle is stocked in an exhibition quality piece of burl walnut with beautifully formed shadowline cheekpiece. The stock has a full checkered pistolgrip with horn cap as well as a horn buttplate. The forend is more straight grained and has a traditional locking clasp. The stocks rate very good likely having been refinished many years ago and with the checkering cleaned up and remaining very sharp. The rifle is equipped with sling swivels, double triggers and is sighted with a hooded ramp mounted beaded blade front and a single standing and two folding leaf rear. There is very slight lateral play in the barrels and the ejectors appear to function properly. The rifle comes in a leather trunk style case with brass reinforced corners and a nice old Westley Richards label showing a 178 New Bond Street address in London. The case rates about very good with an embossed name removed from the top of the lid. Also included are three 10 round boxes of DWM 5.6x52R cartridges loaded with 71 grain soft point bullets with 26 grains of powder. A fine Westley Richards double ejector rifle in a neat and unusual chambering. (18691-1) {C&R}

Steyr Mannlicher Model S Luxus Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #99 (Sale Order 99 of 699)

serial #176084, 7mm Rem Mag, 25 1/2" barrel with an excellent bore. Metal surfaces on this high-quality Austrian rifle retain about 99% plus high-gloss blue that is lightly toning to a plum hue. The checkered European Monte Carlo style walnut stock with flared cheekpiece rates near excellent with light handling marks. There is one very minor ding on the sharp edge of the cheekpiece, it could easily be removed by a competent stock man. The stock features a contrasting rosewood forend tip and grip cap with brass Steyr logo inlay and has a factory vented recoil pad. The gun features factory open sights as well as a set of Mannlicher scope bases with 30 mm rings. Rifle also features a factory single-set trigger and includes a single detachable magazine. A lovely example of modern Austrian workmanship that was imported by Gun South in Birmingham, AL. (48612-24) {MODERN}

Colt Special Order Police Positive Double Action Revolver

Lot #100 (Sale Order 100 of 699)

serial #207195, 32 Police, 5" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this lovely C- frame Police Positive retain about 99% original factory nickel, there being no real discernible loss, with a very light rub mark on the bow of the triggerguard. The arm wears an extremely nice pair of factory ivory grips with silver Rampant Colt medallions and carved steer head on the right grip, they are un-numbered and fit extremely well showing a few very nice age cracks, being a very pleasing cream color overall. The included factory letter shows shipment in November 1928 to the George Worthington Co. of Cleveland Ohio. It confirms the configuration as nickel with hard rubber grips and mentions special notation "On 32 Frame". While the grips are a later addition, they certainly have appropriate age to them and appear to be factory offerings judging by the way the medallions are affixed. A very attractive Police Positive overall, especially with the lovely grips. (38659-56) {C&R}

Colt Police Positive Double Action Revolver

Lot #101 (Sale Order 101 of 699)

serial #393960, 38 Colt NP, 4" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this beautiful second issue retain 99% plus original nickel finish, the only real loss is a tiny flake of a light oxidation at the right side of the muzzle and a couple very small flecks of oxidation on the leading edge of the cylinder. The revolver wears a pair of Colt factory mother-of-pearl grips with silver Rampant Colt medallions which rate excellent, they are un-numbered but fit precisely. The arm remains in beautiful condition and very much appears unfired since leaving Hartford in 1940, the factor that it is in nickel makes it all of the more desirable. (38659-55) {C&R}

Fine Cased Alexander Henry Falling Block Sporting Rifle Retailed by Manton & Company of Calcutta

Lot #102 (Sale Order 102 of 699)

serial #7433, .500 3" BPE, 28 1/2" round tapered barrel with a bright excellent bore. This rifle features a stepped and bolted lockplate with early fastening system utilizing an external screw at the rear. The barrel is equipped with a full rib which has hand file cut matting on top and holds a low profile beaded blade front with single standing and single folding leaf rear sight graduated for 100 and 200 yards. The lock is engraved "MANTON & CO." and the top of the rib has an open field which is engraved "MANTON & CO. MAKERS CALCUTTA" and the top of the action above chamber is engraved "HENRY'S / PATENT". The action is not numbered and the only serial number on the gun is on the bottom of the barrel beneath the wedge fastened forend. The condition of the rifle is wonderful with the barrel retaining 95% strong original blue finish overall. The action and lock show only simple border engraving and retain 95% original color case-hardened finish on action and perhaps 70% on the lock with the colors on the rear of lock more muted from having contact with the shooter's hand. The checkered pistolgrip buttstock and forend are of nice straight grained English walnut and rate excellent with 95% original finish remaining with just a few scattered light handling marks. The rifle features a smooth steel shotgun buttplate which retains 95% original blue. a horn pistolgrip cap and the typical Henry treatment at the forend tip. The rifle is equipped with sling eyes on bottom of barrel and in toeline of buttstock. The rifle comes cased in an oak full length case with brass reinforced corners and a Manton & Co Calcutta label. The case includes the following loading tools: a brass bullet mould with removable base plug and hollow nose pin and angled pour channel, a handheld capper/decapper along with a table top capper/decapper, powder measure, filler tube and rammer and a Hawksley bullet sizer/crimper, a spare firing pin and bushing, an ebony handled firing pin bushing removal tool and turnscrew, a three piece brass cleaning rod and some cleaning implements. The condition of the case is very good plus inside and out. This is a very fine cased British big game sporting rifle that was marketed through Manton & Company of Calcutta during India's hunting heyday. (18683-1) {ANTIQUE}

Rare Colt Officers Model Target Double Action Revolver

Lot #103 (Sale Order 103 of 699)

serial #499323, 38 Special, 5" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this rare barrel length, third issue revolver, retain about 99% Colt factory blue finish. The bright-polished sides of the hammer show some remnants of light oxidation staining, chiefly in the area of the spur, and the face of the trigger is neatly checkered. The arm features a Patridge front sight with square notch rear. The checkered walnut grips with silver Rampant Colt medallions rate excellent to as-new, they are un-numbered and fit precisely. The frame beneath the grips, inside "window" of the frame and faces of cylinder front and rear show overall pinprick pitting, the balance of the arm absolutely immaculate, clearly factory refinished with a service number "723" on the left side of the butt beneath the grip, and an "&" stamped on the right side root of triggerguard. Overall a rare barrel length Officers Model Target, factory refinished to very nearly as-new. (38659-5) {C&R}

Colt Police Positive Special Double Action Revolver

Lot #104 (Sale Order 104 of 699)

serial #387711, 38 Special, 4" barrel with a bright excellent, likely unfired, bore. The metal surfaces on this superb revolver retain about 99% original nickel, the only loss being some extremely light wear at left of muzzle and a couple spots on the sharp edges of the cylinder flutes which show some light oxidation. The ribbed top flat and top surfaces of the sight are factory satin finished and the trigger is neatly checkered. The checkered walnut grips with silver Rampant Colt medallions rate excellent to as-new, they are un-numbered and fit the gun precisely. The revolver comes in its original purple-tone, hinge-top box, numbered to the gun on its underside, in the interior is the Colt "Special Instructions" pamphlet. The box itself rates excellent with only the lightest scuff here there and a nice end label which verifies "nickel" along with a surcharge on the lid which reads "Special". As-expected the gun appears very much un-fired, un-turned since leaving the blue dome in 1930. A very handsome revolver. (38659-18) {C&R}

Colt Woodsman Sport Model Semi-Auto Pistol

Lot #105 (Sale Order 105 of 699)

serial #147319, 22 LR, 4 1/2" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this attractive little pistol retain about 98-99% original blue, the loss is due to some extremely light muzzle wear and perhaps a bit of high edge wear with a couple missing flakes on the frontstrap. The checkered walnut grips rate excellent with some very minor wear to a few of the points. Equipped with elevation adjustable front and windage adjustable rear sights, the pistol comes with a single blue body magazine marked "Colt Woodsman/Cal. 22 LR" on the floorplate. The arm comes in its original purple-tone hinge-top box, numbered to the gun on its underside. The box rates very good showing a couple old restored repairs here and there along the periphery of the lid with the correct "4 1/2" Barrel" surcharge end label. In the interior we find the Colts "Shooting Suggestions" pamphlet, green "This Colt Woodsman" hangtag, screwdriver still in its original manila envelope, "Colt Woodsman Automatic Pistol" instruction manual and original 1964-dated sales receipt from Bob Lounsbury Sporting Goods in Middletown New York, showing payment of $45. The purchaser was Emil McConnell, prominent New Jersey businessman and gun collector. Overall this is a really lovely sport model from-which it would be difficult to upgrade which appears very nearly as new-in-box. (38449-21) {C&R}

Extremely Rare Factory Engraved Pre-War Colt Woodsman Pistol

Lot #106 (Sale Order 106 of 699)

serial #99614, 22LR, 6 1/2" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this superb pistol retain about 99% excellent quality deep, likely factory, restored blue.This fine arm is factory B-grade engraved, doubtless by Wilbur Glahn, with very nice open flowing scroll and background punch-dot shading. The fully checkered walnut grips rate excellent with some scattered light flattening of the points here and there. There is a single two-tone "Colt Woodsman/Cal. 22L.R." marked magazine included which rates about excellent with some very minor oxidation staining. The original factory box, numbered to the gun is included. It is somewhat tender showing a repair along the edges of the lid and the front tab of the lid missing. The end label is correct and features a surcharged label which reads: "Engraved" which overlaps onto the top of the lid; the end label also marked: "Target Patridge Sight" with another small rectangular label on the end flap with a large "B", denoting grade of engraving. The included Factory Letter confirms factory Grade B engraving and shows the arm shipping on "loan account" to Abercrombie & Fitch in July of 1936, being returned and reshipped to the Los Angeles Sportsmen Show in March of 1937, Coming back to Colt later in March and then shipping on loan to Sidney B. Roby Co. Rochester, NY the last day of March 1937. The letter closes with "Truly a well traveled arm used for exhibition purposes". It is highly likely that during all that travelling that the arm may have oxidized in shipping... oils then not being what oils are today... and the factory refinished the arm themselves. The work was very carefully done and the engraving is unaffected, so were it necessary to polish any of the engraving, Mr. Glahn would merely have re-cut it then and there. One can easily miss the refinish at first glance (indeed the last time this arm was cataloged by another auction house, it went un-noticed). Really a lovely and extremely rare arm, factory engraved Woodsmans almost never trade on the secondary market, this example is certainly worthy of the very finest Colt collection. (Former Ned Schwing Collection) (38449-16){C&R)

Rare German Three-Rotor Enigma Encoding Machine

Lot #107 (Sale Order 107 of 699)

serial #A 20155. This is a Heer (Army) machine with "Waffenamt Eagle/WaA 584" acceptance marking on the inside of the lid below the white instructional plate affixed to the inside of the lid; each rotor features an identical Waffenamt. The machine is in a fine state of preservation. The black wrinkle painted keyboard housing retains nearly all of its original black crinkle-finish paint with excellent original dark gray paint on the body of the machine and rotor cover plate. there is a white plastic instructional plate affixed to the inside of this cover which reads "Nur Gluhlampen mit 12mm/Durchmesser verwenden" (use only bulbs of 12 mm diameter). All of the keys are in excellent condition and remain uncracked and brilliant, there is a serial number plate affixed to the black wrinkle painted keyboard cover, it reads "A/20155/jla/44". The lamp board has 21 of 28 bulbs present on the tableau, 6 are modern American replacements and one socket receptacle is empty. Remarkably there are six correct larger bulbs which fit to the "Kabelprufung" and "Lampenprufung" sockets with one of the smaller more common bulbs present on the inside of the lid, all have intact glass. The battery compartment is currently empty and the steel pieces on the interior shows some moderate oxidation. The cipher rotor mechanism is still fully functional. The key faces and the celluloid windows all remain in excellent condition with the letter "R" showing some very light scuffing and flaking to its interior, the "H" and "J" with a tiny bit of crackling (the original bulbs for these machines have an oblong globe which is somewhat flat; American bulbs are circular in profile and contact the interior face of the celluloid window and can cause an abrasion over time). The instruction sheet in the lid is in place and is in excellent condition; the green-tone glare shield is no longer present. The Bakelite front face switchboard rates excellent and is un-cracked and unblemished with all of the letters completely legible and the sharp. The machine is housed in a slightly weathered original case that has an oak veneer covering which is delaminating on the cover; the bottom actually showing a few flaked spots of loss. The hinges and all hardware are predominantly a dull pewter gray showing some light oxidation present. The original serial number front-plate is intact and the leather carry handle of the earlier models has been replaced with a flush-mount steel fold-up carry handle. The four pinkish-toned rubber "feet" are no longer intact on the base of the machine, there is only one present, it is detached. The three rotor Enigma allowed for a possible 3,000,000,000,000,000,000 (3 quintillion) cryptological permutations which the Germans understandably considered effectively unbreakable (although that did not stop the Kriegsmarine from introducing a four rotor Enigma, codenamed "Shark" by the Allies, for added security). Unfortunately for the Germans, Allied codebreakers had cracked the code and were able to read most of the Wehrmacht's high level Enigma encrypted communications, provided they could ascertain the correct rotor settings. The decoded German intercepts formed part of a growing pool of decrypted Axis transmissions, known as ULTRA to Allied intelligence, and were instrumental in the eventual defeat of the Third Reich. The existence and significance of ULTRA remained a closely guarded secret until their disclosure in the mid-1970's by the French. As the war came to a close most of the Enigma machines in the German military were either destroyed or buried to prevent them from falling into the hands of the advancing Allies. Wehrmacht Enigma machines are among the rarest of Second World War artifacts with an estimated 70 surviving examples, most of which reside in museum collections like those of the Smithsonian and Bletchley Park. Only a mere handful of original machines are in private hands making this a very rarely-seen opportunity for the advanced Second World War or cryptological collector. (36229-A67) [Elliott Riggs Collection]

Colt Woodsman King Super Target Conversion Semi-Auto Pistol

Lot #108 (Sale Order 108 of 699)

serial #123988, 22 LR, 6 1/2" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this nice King Super Target conversion retain about 95-97% original blue, the wear due to sharp edge and contact point loss with toning along the backstrap and some fine very light scratches on the under-barrel weight tube. The fully checkered walnut grips rate about excellent and appear very much as though they are original D.W. King anatomical grips featuring left-side thumb rest and right-side trigger finger guide. The arm features the full-length Kings ventilated rib with King reflector front sight and micro adjustable rear. The under barrel weight tube is complete with both Mercury-filled weight tubes intact. The King's patent trigger is wide and fully checkered on its face and the frame has of course been fitted with a Kings overtravel stop.Included is a single blue two tone magazine with brass follower marked on its floorplate "Colt Woodsman/Cal. 22 LR". Really a very nice example overall, all the more desirable with the full-bore Kings Super Target conversion, that is likely to perform as well at the range as it will as an investment. (38449-24) {C&R}

Colt Woodsman Target Model Semi-Auto Pistol

Lot #109 (Sale Order 109 of 699)

serial #123127, 22 LR, 6 1/2" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this very nice Target Model retain 98-99% original blue, the loss due to some extremely light sharp edge wear and perhaps a very sparse handling mark here or there which must really be searched for. The checkered walnut grips rate excellent with only a couple very minor compressions of a point here or there. Factory equipped with target sights, the arm includes a single two-tone magazine marked "Colt Woodsman/Cal. 22 LR" on its floorplate. This lovely gun comes in an original Colt box. The two-tone hinge-top box has been renumbered to the gun on the box bottom but is correct for the period. It features a "Target Partridge Sight" surcharge end label and the box itself rates very good with some minor fraying or corner separations. Included is the test target numbered to the gun, "Shooting Suggestions" pamphlet, "This Colt Woodsman" green hangtag (the very bottom has been trimmed off slightly), steel sight adjustment screwdriver still in its manila packet, boar bristle brush in its manila sleeve and a receipt from Von Lengerke & Antoine in Chicago, dated May 1938, for $27.19. Included with the arm is a letter from Bob Rayburn extolling the virtues of the pistol and remarking it is all 100% correct and mentioning the very very wonderful condition of the gun. Overall a very lovely Colt Woodsman Target Model, likely in its original box which was merely renumbered at some time in the last 80 years, as factory penciled numbers are usually very very light to begin with. (former Bob Rayburn collection) (38449-20) {C&R}

German G43 Semi Auto Rifle by Walther

Lot #110 (Sale Order 110 of 699)

serial #4098k, 8mm Mauser, 22" barrel with a very good bore that has a couple pits and some frosting but strong rifling. The barrel and nosecap retain 90% original blue and phosphate with some light pitting on front sight hood, some silvering at front, a couple tiny specks of oxidation, light freckling and scattered fading. The action retains 95% original blue and phosphate with some light fading. The lower tang and triggerguard retain 90% original blue with scattered light freckling and fading to brown. The laminated stock rates very good with an added varnish, a strong "(Eagle)/359" on the toeline, a strong "(Eagle)/WaA359" on the underside of the pistolgrip, an indiscernible Waffenamt on the left side of butt, a couple lamination cracks on the butt, a few chips, scattered dings and handling marks. The rear sight base is marked "G43 4908k ac 44", the bolt carrier and bolt are both stamped matching, while the gas piston, locking lugs and firing pin housing are electropenciled matching. The stock and the bolt housing appear to be unnumbered and the bolt housing tab is broken. A single magazine marked "aye K43" and an original leather sling are included with this rifle. A very good example of these desirable Nazi self-loading rifles. (208706-6) {C&R}

Colt Woodsman Sport Model Semi-Auto Pistol

Lot #111 (Sale Order 111 of 699)

serial #148157, 22 LR, 4 1/2" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this very nice Sport Model retain 98-99% original blue, the loss due perhaps to some very light sharp edge wear and a very minute amount of freckling along the frontstrap and a small rub mark on the underside of the barrel. The fully checkered walnut grips rate excellent with perhaps one or two very tiny compressions. Equipped with serrated front sight and windage adjustable rear, the arm includes a single blue-bodied "Colt Woodsman/Cal. 22 LR" marked magazine. The arm comes in its original purple-tone hinge-top cardboard box, serial numbered to the pistol on its bottom, showing moderate cellophane-tape repairs. Included inside is the "Colt Woodsman Automatic" instructional pamphlet, "Shooting Suggestions" pamphlet, green "This Colt Woodsman" hangtag and original test target serial numbered to the gun. Additionally the original boar bristle brush in its original manila envelope and a blued steel screwdriver in its original manila envelope are included along with five antique lithographed 50 foot smallbore NRA rifle targets from the National Litho Co. Overall a very lovely and very complete Colt Woodsman Sport Model pistol destined only to appreciate in value. (38449-25) {C&R}

U.S. M1 Garand National Match Type 2 Rifle by Springfield Armory

Lot #112 (Sale Order 112 of 699)

serial #5933330, 30-06, 24" 2-63 dated National Match barrel with proper "T" stamping for "targeted" and a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 98% arsenal parkerized finish with some light silvering on the exposed edges. The walnut stock rates excellent having been lightly-cleaned with an added oil finish, a strong DoD eagle cartouche, a crisp circled "P" firing proof and a few light handling marks. The barrel channel of the stock is bedded to NM specs but it is numbered "3162" in grease pencil, the trigger housing is of H&R manufacture, the gas cylinder is a World War Two era single slot type but the left front of barrel, rear sight base, hooded rear sight, front sight, elevation knob and operating rod are all marked "NM". This rifle includes an original shipping receipt from Rock Island Arsenal to Albert Rizzoli of Albuquerque, New Mexico dated August, 1965. Two additional documents are included that both show this rifle shipped from the Erie Army Depot on August 12th, 1965. Also included are a 1965 manual for both the National Match Garand and M14, a GI style canvas sling and a brown cardboard shipping box. A very good entry level National Match Garand that will make a welcome addition to any military collection. (208706-2) {C&R}

British MLE MK 1 Bolt Action Rifle by RSAF Enfield with Sandhurst Marking

Lot #113 (Sale Order 113 of 699)

serial #2680, 303 British, 30" barrel with a very good bore that shows some frosting and light pitting but strong rifling. The metal surfaces of this 1896 dated rifle retain 90% original blue with some small spots of light pitting on the barrel above the woodline, operational wear on receiver, scattered fading to gray and flaking to brown. The walnut stock rates very good plus with an armory oil finish, a strong Enfield roundel, scattered dings, light scratches and handling marks. The bolt and the 1700-meter rear sight are both matching to the receiver. The rifle features a magazine cutoff, dustcover and volley sights. The buttplate is marked "RMC/70" for the Royal Military College Sandhurst. There is no stacking swivel or cleaning rod present. A very fine "Long Lee" with the added bonus of a unit marking from England's military academy. (208624-29) {ANTIQUE}

U.S. Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless General Officers Pistol belonging to Maj. Gen. Thomas W. Mell

Lot #114 (Sale Order 114 of 699)

serial #570976, 32 ACP, 3 3/4" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this fine Colt Model M retain about 98 to near 99% dark gray-blue parkerized finish with only the slightest hint of wear on some of the high edges and operational points. The checkered walnut grips with silver Rampant Colt medallions rate very good plus to perhaps near excellent showing some light wear along their butt edges with some minor compressions and a few chipped points. The "U.S. Property" and slide markings remain crisp, no remnants of the ordnance wheel stamping remain. The pistol comes with two blue magazines marked "Cal .32/Colt" in both small and large font stampings. Thomas W. Mellen was commissioned Second Lieut. of Infantry at Fort Benning Georgia in June 1943 and during the Second World War served with the 97th Infantry Division in Europe. It was with the 303rd Infantry, 97th Division that then Capt. Mellen was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action at Troisdorf, Germany, in April 1945. The captain led his men in an attack against a fortified factory area and by his skillful and courageous leadership, numerous hostile automatic weapons and direct-fire artillery emplacements were destroyed or effectively neutralized with his company suffering approximately twenty-five per cent casualties. Although completely out of contact with friendly forces and in a position to withdraw Captain Mellen courageously held the position and by dawn his company had forced the enemy into a confined area of the factory which hastened the surrender of all enemy in that position. During the Korean War he was assigned to the 10th Infantry Division and assumed command of Second Battalion 87th Infantry. It was here, then Major Mellen, was awarded the Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Silver Star for gallantry in action on 18 January 1951 in the vicinity of Wonju, Korea. Major Mellen leading a two squad patrol was suddenly subjected to enemy automatic weapons and small arms fire delivered from high ground. He immediately deployed his men to where they could bring fire upon the enemy. Major Mellen repeatedly exposed himself as he directed the withdrawal of the squads to a defilade position. Once again the squads came under intense machine gun fire wence Major Mellen advanced to an exposed position and covered the group's withdrawal by pouring a steady fire into the enemy positions. His heroic action and complete disregard of his personal safety enabled the two squads to withdraw from an impossible situation without sustaining a casualty. He would receive a second Bronze Leaf Cluster in lieu of a third Silver Star during that same conflict in February of that year. He would receive the Army Distinguished Service Medal for his service in Vietnam with the 25th Infantry Division from May 1964 to February 1967. In 1969 he was promoted to Brig. Gen. and was given command of California's March Air Force Base. Included with the arm are a number of photos of the good general, a copy of a Colt factory letter showing shipment in January 1945 to Springfield Armory, a copy of the Springfield Research Service letter showing issuance to General Mellen in March 1969, the original fabric bag in-which the pistol was shipped with the arm's serial number, included as well is a G.I. steel cleaning rod and brush, a reprint of instructions for the Colt Automatic 32 and 380 Pocket Model M Pistol and most importantly the original Certificate of Ownership presenting the arm to the general and listing it by serial number, dated 18 April, 1969. The Colt U.S. General Officers Pistol by Greeley and The Colt Pocket Hammerless Automatic Pistols II by Brunner both list the pistol by serial number. An additional interesting inclusion is a first-day cover of the Rough Riders three cent U.S. postage stamp. It features a Prescott Arizona 1948 postmark with "Thomas Mellen/Maj. Gen./U.S. Army" written on the front and there is a 10th Infantry Division, 87th Infantry "yearbook" from 1952 included with a photograph of Battalion Commander Lieut. Col. Thomas Mellen. Included as well are a regulation black leather officers holster and a dual magazine pouch from Brauer Brothers as would have been issued with the arm. Both slide and frame are numbered alike and the pistol seems to function properly mechanically.A very nice pistol overall, its issue to this valiant American hero makes it all the more desirable. (38668-8) {C&R}

Rare U.S. Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless Dual Issue General Officers Pistol belonging to Major Ge

Lot #115 (Sale Order 115 of 699)

serial #568479, 32 ACP, 3 3/4" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this Colt Model M retain about 98% gray phosphate parkerized finish, the loss being sharp edge and high edge wear with a number of very superficial handling marks and scuffs, most prominent on the left side of the arm, most of which do not breech the phosphate gray-blue finish. The checkered walnut grips with silver Rampant Colt medallions rate very good with some minor wear along the butt edges and light wear, chips or compressions to some of the points. The principal markings, including the "U.S. Property", remain crisp with a light left-side ordnance wheel which is partially off-center struck. Included with the arm is a single phosphated "Cal .32/Colt" magazine. Very often Generals, and sometimes other officers, would "retain" their pistols post-service. General's were often given the opportunity to purchase their arms and many did, others did not, and turned them back in. When that happens we occasionally run into a rare gun such as this one that shows dual-issue to two different Generals at two different periods of time. Maj. Gen. John Binns Jr. was the son of New York City Fire Chief John J Binns Sr. He entered the U.S. military Academy in 1919 and chose the artillery branch for his specialty of study. In the interwar period he served with numerous artillery battalions serving a brief stint in Paris and in 1939 was assigned to the Department of Tactics at Fort Sill Oklahoma. In the early stages of the Second World War he was at the Headquarters of the Army Service Forces in Washington and directed long-range strategic planning for the Technical Services through 1944. In 1945 he was sent to Europe and took command of the 224th Field Artillery Group, VII Army Corps Artillery. Postwar he remained in Europe until 1947 when he was reassigned to Washington but only briefly when in September 1948 he was assigned Chief of Military Personnel, Military Personnel Branch of the European Command at Heidelberg. He was appointed the Comptroller, European Command-United States Army Europe headquarters, and for the competency with which he discharged this position was given his first star in February 1951. In 1953 he would return to the United States as the Assistant Division Commander, 5th Armored Division, Camp Chaffey. In July 1955 he received his second star, and became Division Commander. In 1956 he was ordered to Korea where he became Chief of Staff, Army Forces Far East, 8th Army. His final appointment was Chief of Staff, 6th Army, retiring in November 1959. James L Collins Jr. was born in El Paso Texas, his father Maj. Gen. James L Collins Sr. was aide-de-camp to Gen. Pershing; his uncle General "Lightning Joe" Collins was Chief of Staff during the Korean War and Air Force Col. Astronaut Michael Collins was his younger brother and participated in both Gemini and Apollo spaceflights. Early in his career at Camp Gruber Oklahoma, he was assigned to command a unit of the North Dakota National Guard which had been federalized for the Second World War. This would become the 957th Field Artillery, a battalion which he would leader ashore during Operation Overlord, D-Day, at Utah Beach. Post-war he attended the Naval War College, Armed Forces Staff College and the Army War College. He was fluent in French, Italian, German, Spanish and had a working knowledge of Russian. These merits gained him command of the Army Language School, Monterey, California 1959-62. He served in Korea and from 1964-1966 he was with Military Assistance Command Vietnam, as special assistant to Gen. Westmoreland, obtaining the rank of Brigadier General in 1965. He would become Deputy Assistant Chief Of Staff for Army Intelligence in '66 and in '67 Commander of V Corps Artillery in Germany. He held the position of Chief of the Army Military History Department and was Commander of the Center for Military History Washington DC from 1970-1982, authoring or co-writing numerous books. His awards include the Distinguished Service Medal, Silver Star, Legion of Merit and Purple Heart. The included Colt factory letter shows shipment in December 1944 to the commanding officer Springfield Armory and the included Springfield Research Service letter shows issue to both generals, Binns in 1953, Collins in 1965. Photos of both men are included along with short bios on each as well as a facsimile service ribbon bar of General Collins with decorations along with an Apollo 11 patch, commemorating his brothers moon landing. Also included is a copy of Hitler's Generals

U.S. M1A1 Paratrooper Carbine by Inland Division

Lot #116 (Sale Order 116 of 699)

serial #5498675, 30 Carbine, 18" 9-44 dated Inland barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 80% arsenal parkerized finish with some parkerized over pinprick pits on the cheekpiece, some oxidation stain specks on wire stock and scattered fading. The 1944 style M1A1 stock rates very good plus with a couple dings and some handling marks. The only visible marking on the stock is an "RI" on the underside of the pistolgrip, the buttplate has the correct "B257614" drawing number, the leather cheekpiece appears original but the rivets may be later replacements. The trigger housing, rotating safety and hammer are all of Inland manufacture but the remaining parts appear to of mixed USGI manufacture. The carbine is equipped with an original M84 scope mounted on an M3 mount. The scope tube retains 97% original blue with some light fading. The scope has a post reticle and the optics are bit tinted but remain clear. There is no rear sight present but a single 30 round Seymour products magazine is included. An interesting M1A1 carbine overall. (208569-51) {C&R} [Calhoun L.H. Howard Collection]

Interesting "Wightman's Improved" Remington Split Breech Deringer Pocket Rifle

Lot #117 (Sale Order 117 of 699)

serial #1784, 32 RF, 13 7/8" part round part octagon barrel with a bright very good bore that shows just a little light surface oxidation. The barrel features tasteful light scroll engraving on octagon section just to the rear of the transition from round and on breech area. The top flat of the barrel is engraved near breech "Wightman's Improved". We have been unable to find a gunsmith named "Wightman" in any of the typical references including Swinney's New York Gunmakers set. This pistol rifle is built on a No. 2 split breech deringer frame and remains in lovely condition. The metal surfaces of the pistol retain 95% bright period nickel plated finish with loss due to some flaked patches which are not large but show pitting and oxidation in those small areas. The two-piece rosewood grips rate excellent with nice figure and 95% original finish remaining. The butt of the grip has a very nicely made and applied groove to accept the wire shoulder stock. There is a corresponding threaded hole in the backstrap for the stock to thread into. The accompanied stock is likely a Stevens pocket rifle stock which has been fitted to this gun, the stock is numbered 7638. The stock fits nicely and was clearly fitted to this gun when Wightman made his "improvements". This is a very interesting piece of firearms curiosa formerly of the famed Remington Collection of the late Elliott Burka. (18568-6) {ANTIQUE}

Remington Split Breech Deringer Pocket Rifle

Lot #118 (Sale Order 118 of 699)

serial #1480, 22 RF, 16 1/8" part round part octagon barrel with an excellent bore. This little Remington is built on the No. 2 size split breech frame and is marked on top of barrel just ahead of breech with the standard marking for this Deringer, however the marking is very light and only about half of it is visible. The barrel retains about 80% old beautiful blue finish with areas of loss showing a lovely smooth brown patina, if the markings were more legible the finish would never be questioned as original, it is very old and the metal is very smooth with no evidence of pitting beneath the finish. The frame has flaked and is mostly a smooth even brown patina with some original blue still visible. The breechblock shows strong original fire blued finish with the hammer being more brown. The backstrap has a .21" threaded hole with the buttstrap having a second, smaller hole. This is to affix a wire stock with the actual top piece of the wire stock threaded directly in to the frame and the bottom to be affixed with a small screw through the wire stock and into the frame. The gun is sighted with a small German silver blade front and sporting type rear with sliding elevator. The two-piece grips appear to be walnut and rate very good plus with 90% original finish remaining. A very interesting Remington Split Breech deringer formerly of the Elliott Burka collection of fine Remington Arms. (18568-7) {ANTIQUE}

Remington Split Breech Deringer Pocket Rifle

Lot #119 (Sale Order 119 of 699)

serial #2872, 22 RF, 16" part round part octagon barrel with a good but lightly worn bore. This little rifle is built on a No. 2 split breech deringer frame and the barrel is marked on the top flat just ahead of breech with the standard marking for this Deringer however the marking is very light and only about half of it is visible. The barrel retains about 70% evenly thinning period blue finish which is blending with a smooth brown patina. The frame, breechblock and hammer retain 95% plus bright original nickel plated finish with some scattered light scratches present. The two-piece ivory grips show proper age and rate very good with a chip from the toe of the left side. The backstrap has a .21" threaded hole with the buttstrap having a second, smaller hole. This is to affix a wire stock with the actual top piece of the wire stock threaded directly in to the frame and the bottom to be affixed with a small screw through the wire stock and into the frame. The included wire stock rates excellent with virtually all of its original nickel plated finish remaining. The rifle is sighted with a combination globe front and typical Remington sporting rear sight. A neat piece of firearms curiosa, formerly of the Elliott Burka collection of fine Remington Arms. (18568-5) {ANTIQUE}

German LP.08 Artillery Luger Pistol by DWM

Lot #120 (Sale Order 120 of 699)

serial #6238, 9mm, 8" barrel with a very good plus bore showing some very light oxidation mostly toward the breech and strong rifling throughout. The metal surfaces of this 1916-dated pistol retain about 92% arsenal blue showing some high edge wear more prominent on the sideplate, some operational wear, thinning on the grip frame and scattered freckling. There is some very fine pinprick pitting scattered throughout and particularly along the barrel that is underneath the blue but the finish is almost certainly arsenal quality. The small parts retain some faint straw color but have mostly worn to silver with some light freckling. The grip screws retain some strong remnants of fire blue while the color on the sear spring and magazine release is vibrant. The checkered walnut grips remain in very good plus condition showing some small dings, tiny chips and handling marks. The right panel is stamp-numbered to the gun and the left is an un-numbered probably period replacement. Both front and rear sights are finely adjustable and all of the serialized parts are matching including the un-grooved firing pin and parts of the tangent sight. Included is one bright-bodied wood base magazine with some light oxidation on the body and numbered 1494l with a "+". A really very nice Artillery Luger overall. (138050-378) {C&R}

Factory Engraved Colt Single Action Army Revolver

Lot #121 (Sale Order 121 of 699)

serial #160796, 45 LC, 4 3/4" barrel with a good plus bore which shows some patches of light pitting but with rifling visible its entire length. This is a very handsome engraved Colt. The gun features factory scroll engraving in near full coverage with sunburst accents, punchdot shaded backgrounds and geometric borders along top of frame and rear periphery of cylinder. All of the work appears to be of the Helfricht shop and it remains clean and crisp. The metal surfaces of the revolver show about 90% of a very old, re-nickel finish which was clearly done during the period of use. The finish shows lots of age with some dulling and showing wear from use after the finish was applied. All markings remain clear and legible and areas of loss show a rich gray patina. The revolver wears a pair of mother-of-pearl grips which show nice age but are likely very old replacements. The grips remain in excellent condition and show nice iridescence. The revolver comes with a factory letter listing the revolver as 45 Colt, 4 3/4", Nickel finish, Pearl grips, factory engraved and shipped in a single gun shipment on October 3, 1895 to Simmons Hardware in St. Louis. An extremely handsome and honest factory engraved antique Colt Single Action Army revolver. (18592-1) {ANTIQUE}

German LP.08 Artillery Luger Pistol by DWM

Lot #122 (Sale Order 122 of 699)

serial #9184a, 9mm, 8" barrel with a mostly bright very good plus bore showing some light oxidation and strong rifling throughout. The metal surfaces of this 1917-dated pistol retain about 94% original blue with some thinning on the gripstraps, high edge wear, light freckling, a few small dings and a couple spots of tiny pinprick pitting here and there. The straw color on the takedown lever and safety appear to have been refreshed at some point and the remaining small parts show strong original straw color with some silvering and light freckling. The magazine release spring, sear spring and breechblock pin retain very nice vibrant fire blue. The checkered walnut grips are stamp-numbered to the gun and remain in very good plus condition showing some lightly compressed areas, small dings and are just a little loose overall. The grip screws are replacements, the pistol is equipped with finely adjustable sights and the tangent sight is numbered to gun 7484. All of the remaining serialized parts are matching including the un-grooved firing pin. One bright-bodied wood base magazine numbered to the gun is included showing some lightly cleaned pinprick pitting at the base of the magazine body. Overall a very nice example that would make a great addition to any collection. (138050-755) {C&R}

German LP.08 Artillery Luger Pistol by DWM

Lot #123 (Sale Order 123 of 699)

serial #3754k, 9mm, 8" barrel with a fair bore showing a couple of rings of heavy pitting and otherwise strong rifling throughout. The metal surfaces of this 1917-dated pistol retain about 85% arsenal blue showing high edge wear, sideplate and chamber worn and toned to a brown-gray patina, some scattered light pitting mostly limited to the high edges and light freckling. The small parts retain some faint straw color mostly worn to silver with some light freckling and a few scattered pinprick pits. The sear spring, magazine release spring and breechblock pin still retain strong fire blue. The checkered walnut grips are un-numbered and remain in good overall condition with some overall smoothing, light staining, a tiny chip behind the safety and smaller scattered dings. The grip screws show some light slot damage and the left screw appears to be a replacement. This pistol is equipped with late-war normal sights and the tangent sight is numbered "3454". The remaining serialized parts are all matching including the un-grooved firing pin and one bright-bodied wood base magazine numbered 6503 in very good overall condition is included. Overall a very nice artillery Luger for the military collector. (138050-377) {C&R}

DWM Model 1902 American Eagle "Fat Barrel" Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol

Lot #124 (Sale Order 124 of 699)

Description Update (2/28/18): No lot

serial #22693, 9 mm, 4" barrel with a mostly bright very good plus bore which shows strong rifling but with light frosting in the grooves its full-length. The metal surfaces retain about 90% original blue, the loss is due to mottled fading and flaking to a plum brown, also with a few spots of minor oxidation and some scattered spots of very light pinprick pitting. The sideplate is mostly a brown patina, perhaps lightly cleaned many years ago, but the trigger, ejector and extractor show very good fading pale straw; the takedown lever, safety and magazine release all show later restored blue, rather than straw colors. The toggle is DWM-marked and the few numbered parts are matching, the un-grooved firing pin is un-numbered. The checkered walnut grips rate very good plus to perhaps excellent showing only a few minor flattened or chipped points, they are un-numbered exhibiting only a star stamping on their interior. Included is a single bright-bodied wood-based magazine which is marked along the bottom "Cal. 9 mm", the magazine rating very good plus showing some remnants of light oxidation staining on the body. Overall an about very good example which actually appears to have more blue under normal ambient light. (378050-40) {C&R}

Extremely Rare and Fine Pair of Factory Engraved and Gold Inlaid Colt Woodsman Match Target Pistols

Lot #125 (Sale Order 125 of 699)

serial #058030S, 22 LR, 6" barrel with a bright excellent bore and serial #310375S, 22 LR, 4 1/2" barrel with a bright excellent bore. These pistols were ordered together and left the factory together with the factory French fitted case that they currently reside in. The guns are both factory "Class C" engraved and gold inlaid by Master Engraver George Spring. The engraving consists of wonderful relief floral scroll with fine punchdot shaded backgrounds with gold line border engraving which borders the edges of the barrels, barrel flutes and slide both to front and rear of serrations. The pistols wear their original factory thumbrest grips with the 6" gun having nice figure. The condition of the guns is wonderful showing no signs of being fired since proofing. They retain 99% of their strong deep original blue, the grips are similar with a couple very light marks in the finish on the highest edges. The guns each come with factory letters which confirm the configuration, engraving, gold inlay work and casing. The letters both show the guns shipping together with their case to Cherry's Sporting Goods Co., in Geneseo, IL on April 26, 1983, they were the only two guns in the shipment. Factory engraved Colt Woodsmans are extremely rare, particularly late third series guns such as these. A rare opportunity for the advanced Colt collector to obtain a near perfect pair of factory documented engraved, gold inlaid and cased Woodsman Match Target pistols. (18660-1, 2) {C&R}

Exceptional Colt Match Target Woodsman Pistol

Lot #126 (Sale Order 126 of 699)

serial #MT8961, 22 LR, 6 1/2" heavy barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this lovely pistol retain 99% plus original blue with some tiny whispers of wear on the sharpest edges and a tiny rub at the muzzle; the muzzle flat remaining brilliant. Close scrutiny under high bright light does reveal a few of the very lightest of surface scratches which do not even breech the blue, they are easily missed and normally would not even warrant the mention but for the very high condition of this arm. The checkered walnut scant "elephant ear" grips rate excellent with their factory Rampant Colt medallions intact. Long a source of controversy, the "scant Elephant Ear" grip on this example has Colt milling and fitting marks on its interior, clearly original "first cut" checkering and factory attached Rampant Colt medallions, clearly special order grips. Mr. Rayburn confirmed to the consignor that these were indeed factory original grips. A single two-tone "Colt Woodsman/Cal. 22 L.R./Match Target Mod." marked magazine is included which rates excellent. The gun comes with its original purple-tone hinge-top box, numbered to the gun on the bottom in pencil. The box itself rates very fine to near excellent with strong end labels. Inside we find an original blued Colt screwdriver in manila envelope, test target numbered to the gun, yellow hang tag explaining the Stevens rear sight, boar bristle cleaning brush, "shooting suggestions" pamphlet and the bi-fold instructional sheet. Overall a really superb example with a very complete complement of accessories. It would be very difficult to find a better example. (Former Bob Rayburn Collection)(38449-5){C&R}

Beretta AS EL Scalloped Boxlock Over Under Double Ejectorgun

Lot #127 (Sale Order 127 of 699)

serial #14338, 20 ga., 28" barrels with bright excellent bores choked cylinder and improved cylinder. This shotgun made for and marketed through Abercrombie & Fitch in New York. The gun is built on a nice small action and features ejectors, double triggers and an automatic safety. The action is coin finished and shows near full coverage rose and scroll engraving. The gun remains in nice condition with the barrels retaining about 95% original blue finish overall. The action retains 95% of its coin finish which remains bright and showcases the engraving nicely. The shotgun features a straight grip walnut buttstock and forend which show nice figure and rate excellent with 97% original finish remaining and showing crisp checkering. The gun handles beautifully with a 14 1/2" length of pull over its checkered butt and weighing in at just a little under 5 1/2 lbs. A great little over under. (18591-14) {C&R} [Kendrell Gregware Collection]

AYA No. 2 Sidelock Double Ejectorgun

Lot #128 (Sale Order 128 of 699)

serial #128734, 20 ga., 28" barrels with bright excellent bores choked about skeet and modified. This shotgun features Holland & Holland style hand detachable sidelocks, double triggers, ejectors, cocking indicator, rolled edge triggerguard and an automatic safety. The barrels retain 98% deep original blue finish overall while the action and locks retain 99% original color case-hardened finish. The checkered straight grip buttstock and splinter forend are of nicely figured walnut and rate excellent with 98% original finish remaining and with crisp checkering. The stock features very nicely formed dropper points on either side behind action and has a nice slender wrist. The gun points like a dream with a 15" length of pull and with drops of 1 1/2" and 2 1/8". These AYA guns have all the bells and whistles of the best quality London sidelocks and for the most part look and act the part at a tiny fraction of the price. (18591-10) {MODERN} [Kendrell Gregware Collection]

Giovanelli Engraved Mario Beschi Smallbore Over Under Shotgun

Lot #129 (Sale Order 129 of 699)

serial #15400, 410 bore, 26" ventilated rib barrels with bright excellent bores choked about improved cylinder and modified (.003" and .007"). The boxlock action features rose and scroll engraving with large beautifully executed gold inlaid game scenes with a pair of woodcock on either side with trees and pastures in the background. The trees are expertly executed, the detail in the gold work, particularly the feathers, is amazing. The belly of the action shows a dog with a dead woodcock in its mouth surrounded in scroll and bouquets. The bottom of the action adjacent to the triggerguard is signed "A. GIOVANELLI". The top barrel is engraved on one side of rib "BUCKHORN QUALITY. LEWISVILLE, TEXAS" and on the other side "MARIO BESCHI GARDONE VT ITALY". The condition of the shotgun is wonderful with the barrels retaining 99% original blue. The action is coin finished and remains bright with crisp engraving. The checkered straight grip buttstock and forend are of nicely figured walnut and rate excellent with 98% original finish remaining and with crisp checkering. The gun features ejectors and a single non-selective trigger and has a 14 7/8" length of pull over a thin solid rubber pad with drops of 1 3/8" and 2 1/8". The gun comes in its original suede covered makers case with proof certificate. A lovely little over under. (18582-23) {MODERN}

Fine Factory Engraved and Cased Colt 1860 Army Model Revolver

Lot #130 (Sale Order 130 of 699)

serial #151684, .44 cal., 8" round barrel with a near excellent bright bore. This is an 1864 production revolver which shows the late factory vine style scroll engraving and is illustrated in both editions of Colt Engraving as part of the famous George Repaire collection. The revolver has all matching numbers, including the wedge; the carved ivory Mexican Eagle grips are unnumbered. The frame shows full coverage engraving with "Colt's Patent" being hand engraved and the serial numbers on the triggerguard, frame and barrel all show a small letter "P" either above or below them indicating that special care was to be taken in the finishing and assembly of this revolver. The barrel shows factory scroll on either side which borders the New York barrel address on all sides and the hammer shows the familiar wolf's head on either side. The iron backstrap and brass triggerguard also show nice factory scroll. The condition of the revolver is quite nice with the barrel retaining about 60% bright original blue finish with loss being mostly on top from breech to about 2 1/2" from muzzle where the exposed metal shows a pleasing smooth gray patina. The cylinder scene remains about 95% visible with a couple patches of fine pinprick pitting present along with strong traces of original blue in protected areas of rebated section. The frame shows about 75% faded original color case-hardened finish which has taken on a pewter color and is very smooth and with the engraving very crisp. The iron backstrap is mostly an even smooth gray patina with lots of bright blue at the top of the backstrap. The triggerguard shows a pleasing mellow patina on the front strap with lots of original silver plated finish on and around the triggerguard. The period ivory grip shows a relief carved Mexican eagle on the left side which is very nicely executed and shows light wear to the high points. The grip shows nice age with black age cracks in the base and with visible grain which can also be felt. The grips rate very good overall. The revolver comes in an original period mahogany casing with an unmarked flask with angled spout, two-cavity Colt mould and "L" shaped combination tool, both in excellent condition along with some cast projectiles, an Eley cap tin and the case key. This revolver is illustrated in the 1982 edition of Colt Engraving on page 183 (in a slighty different case) and on page 264 in volume I of The Colt Engraving Book. A rare opportunity to acquire a published cased and factory engraved Colt 1860 Army that once was part of the George Repaire collection along with the Sultan of Turkey Dragoon. (18706-12) {ANTIQUE}

Rare Colt Officers Model Target Revolver with Short Barrel

Lot #131 (Sale Order 131 of 699)

serial #457034, 38 Special, 4" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this rare short-barrel Officers Model Target retain about 97-98% original blue, the loss is due to some extremely light muzzle wear, light sharp edge of frame wear and some toning on the straps, the frontstrap with a few small handling marks. The barrel features the diminished two-line address, as seen on other 4" barrels of period, and the arm features a bead front sight with shallow u-notch rear. The bright-polished sides of the hammer are mostly brilliant with some very light staining in the area of the spur and the face of the trigger is neatly checkered. The checkered diamond panel walnut grips with recessed silver Colt medallions rate about excellent with only some light handling marks, they are pencil-numbered to the gun on their interior. While having seen some light use, the gun was very well cared for and remains in a very fine state of condition. A very rare short-barrel Officers Model Target revolver overall very very seldom-encountered. (38659-2) {C&R}

Scarce Colt New Service Double Action Revolver

Lot #132 (Sale Order 132 of 699)

serial #317652, 45 Colt, 5 1/2" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this handsome revolver retain 98 to near 99% original bright nickel finish, there being one very small flaked area at left of muzzle, along with a few very minor flakes along the leading edge of the cylinder and some of the sharp edges of the flutes, they are tiny and very unobtrusive. There are a number of tiny dings to the right side of the front sight along with a few widely scattered handling marks here and there and the barrel itself shows a couple spots of light water staining but it is missed at first glance. The checkered hard rubber Colt monogram grips rate excellent with only some very light wear, one is scratch-numbered to a different gun, yet both fit precisely. A factory lanyard loop is in place on the butt and there is an interesting stamping forward and rear on the flat of the butt, "F" is at the front and "M" is at the very rear. Overall a very scarce and extremely nice big bore New Service in lovely factory nickel. (38659-33) {C&R}

Colt Shooting Master Double Action Revolver

Lot #133 (Sale Order 133 of 699)

serial #341833, .357 Magnum, 6" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 99% original blue, the only discernible loss perhaps a tiny bit of high edge wear on frame and perhaps a very tiny handling mark or two, that one must really search for. The bright-polished sides of the hammer show the very lightest remnants of some oxidation staining, more prevalent near the spur. Features gold bead Kings reflector front sight and factory square notch rear, checkered trigger and checkered straps. The checkered walnut grips with silver Rampant Colt medallions rate excellent to as-new, they are scratch-numbered to the gun on their interior. There were only 500 Shooting Master revolvers made in this chambering. This is a really superb high-power Shooting Master, manufactured in 1937, from-which it would be difficult to upgrade. (38659-39) {C&R}

Colt New Service Target Model Double Action Revolver

Lot #134 (Sale Order 134 of 699)

serial #120544, 45 Colt, 7 1/2" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this lovely big target revolver retain about 97-98% original blue, the loss is due to some very light muzzle wear, light sharp edge of frame wear, and light cylinder fading with a minor handling mark here and there, showing a light turn ring. The bright-polished sides of the hammer remain brilliant with perhaps a tiny remnant here or there of some oxidation staining, the checkered trigger with some lovely blue. The revolver features a bead front sight with shallow u-notch rear and is the early flat-style of cylinder latch. The diamond checkered walnut grips with silver recessed Rampant Colt medallions rate very good plus to excellent showing only some minor wear or light dings, primarily along their butt edges, they are pencil-numbered to the gun on their interior. The gun times and locks up precisely and is a lovely example of these great big target model New Service revolvers, that will retain solid investment potential, but could still be taken to the range for an occasional day out. (38659-31) {C&R}

Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver

Lot #135 (Sale Order 135 of 699)

serial #118321, .44 cal, 8" barrel with fair-good bore showing moderate oxidation and strong rifling throughout. The metal surfaces of this revolver retain perhaps 50% original blue on the barrel and cylinder toning evenly to brown-gray patina with light oxidation staining, a couple pinprick pits, dings around the wedge and underside of barrel and a moderate scuff at the end of the barrel address. The barrel address is still mostly crisp but with the aforementioned scuff obscuring the "-RK US AMERICA". The cylinder scene has softened overall with some visible portions at the edges, strong inspector stamps, serial number and patent markings. The loading lever, frame and hammer are mostly a dark gray patina with some mottled remnants of case-hardening on the frame and some very nice bold color remaining on the sides of the loading lever, rear of hammer and bottom of frame in the more protected areas. The iron backstrap has mostly worn to gray-brown patina and the brass triggerguard is mostly goldenrod with crisp serial number and "T" stamp behind the triggerguard. The wedge screw and one frame screw show some moderate slot damage and the forward triggerguard screw appears to be an older replacement. The one-piece smooth walnut grip remains in excellent condition overall, very tightly fitted to the gun and no doubt original with a healthy amount of original varnish lightly flaking throughout, a few small dings, handling marks and nice cartouches on both sides. All of the serialized parts are matching including the wedge and the mechanism functions very well with excellent timing and lockup. Overall a very fine all-matching example. (138637-1) {ANTIQUE}

Rare Smith & Wesson 320 Revolving Rifle with Original Case

Lot #136 (Sale Order 136 of 699)

serial #337, 320 S&W cal, 20" round barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a very nice example of these unusual American arms and it comes in the rarest barrel length with an original case, extra sights and all matching numbers. The condition of the gun is quite nice as well with the barrel retaining 90% evenly thinning bright original blue finish. The frame also retains about 90% evenly thinning original blue with areas of loss showing a smooth and pleasing gray brown patina. The cylinder shows all of its original blue in the flutes with the balance being a smooth brown patina with scattered traces of original blue finish showing. The hammer and triggerguard show lots of faded original color case-hardened finish while the stock's attachment iron shows about 60% original blue blending with a pleasing smooth brown patina. The mottled brown hard rubber grips and forend rate very good with just normal light wear, the "S&W" logos were scrubbed from the grips long ago and there are a few scratches on the left side of the frame just above the grip. The rifle comes with its original detachable stock which rates excellent with 95% original finish remaining and with just normal light handling marks and a few blunt impact marks from the years. The original checkered hard rubber buttplate with "S&W" monogram rates very good plus showing light even wear. The rifle comes with its original peepsight which mounts in the stock iron, the original filler screw for when sight is not installed, a globe front sight, standard blade front sight and original folding leaf rear barrel sight. The original black canvas case rates near very good with most wear on rear bottom edge where one of the brass corners is missing; the leather straps are also missing. The interior of the case is very good. This is a very nice example of these interesting and scarce Smith & Wesson arms. (18433-23) {ANTIQUE} [Paul Weisberg Collection]

Rare U.S. Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless Dual Issue General Officers Pistol belonging to Brigadie

Lot #137 (Sale Order 137 of 699)

serial #568334, 32 ACP, 3 3/4" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 97% arsenal gray phosphate finish, the loss being some light fading and high edge wear with the sparsely scattered minor handling mark here and there. The markings remain crisp including the "U.S. Property" marking on frame with the ordnance wheel on left of frame being slightly off-struck and is only partial. The checkered walnut grips with silver Rampant Colt medallions rate very good showing wear along their lower edges and with minor dings, light compressions or chips scattered about their surface. The pistol comes with two "Cal.32/Colt"-marked magazines, one is blued, one is parkerized, they both rate very good to excellent. Major General Philip Wehle, a native of Westport Connecticut, graduated the U.S. Military Academy and was commissioned Second Lieutenant of field artillery in 1930, beginning his service in the 82nd Field Artillery at Fort Bliss Texas. He would attend field artillery school and enjoy other assignments until the Second World War when he was assigned to the 603rd Field artillery in the APT where he served as G-1 of the first joint Army Navy Task Force headquarters in the Pacific. Upon return to United States he became the battalion commander of the 616th Field artillery at Camps Carson and Hale and in 1944 he served in the ETO as Assistant Corps Artillery Officer of the XVIII Airborne Corps through the Ardennes's, Rhineland and Central European campaigns. During the Korean conflict he attended the Army War College and later served as an instructor there. 1954-55 he was assigned to the Korean Military Advisory Group and became senior advisor to the second ROK Army. In 1963 Major General Wehle was assigned to the Military District of Washington as the Commanding General and presided over the state funerals of Presidents John F. Kennedy, Herbert Hoover and General Douglas MacArthur. He was issued this pistol on October 1962 and clearly turned the arm in upon retirement. His decorations include the Legion of Merit in the Army Distinguished Service Medal. Precious little can be found about Brigadier General FW Duncan although his original certificate of ownership listing the gun by serial number and Department of the Army letter are included with the arm as well as a packing list, computer punch card and instruction sheet for the "Colt Automatic 32 and 380 Pocket Model M Pistols". Photographs of general Wehle are included along with a facsimile of his service ribbon and decoration bar, a black leather general officers holster and a copy of the "yearbook" from the Infantry Training Center at Fort Polk LA where Wehle was Commanding General in 1962. Another interesting inclusion is a first-day cover of a U.S. Army three cent postage stamp, postmarked September 1945, in honor of the U.S. Army Rhine crossing and victory, with Philip Wehle's name on the front. The slide is properly numbered to the gun and the gun seems to function well mechanically. The Colt U.S. General Officers Pistol by Greeley and The Colt Pocket Hammerless Automatic Pistols II by Brunner both list of the arm, the latter book showing issue to both men and the dates. Overall a very nice Model M, all the rarer due to its dual-issue status. (38668-5) {C&R}

U.S. Colt Model 1908 Pocket Hammerless General Officers Pistol belonging to Brigadier General George

Lot #138 (Sale Order 138 of 699)

serial #M137276, 380 ACP, 3 3/4" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this very nice Model M retain about 97% original blue, the loss is due to some light fading, high edge and contact point wear and slight drifting to a plum gray on the frontstrap. The markings remain crisp including the "U.S. Property" on the right side of the frame and the nice crisp ordnance wheel at left rear. Both magazine and frame are "M" stamped after having been factory checked for function. The checkered walnut grips with silver Rampant Colt medallions rate very good plus to near excellent showing only some light wear and some minor scarred or chipped points here and there. Included with the arm are two blued "Cal.380/Colt"-marked magazines which both rate excellent. Georges F Doriot was born in France in 1899. In 1917 he enlisted in the French army as an engineering officer in charge of artillery. He left Paris in 1920 and attended Harvard Business School in 1921. After graduation he accepted a position with New York & Foreign Development Corporation an affiliate of Kuhn, Loeb & Co. where he evaluated new technologies for possible investment. He was with the firm for four years when he was appointed one of seven directors of the International Gear Company Inc, a brand-new firm. In 1925 he was hired as Assistant Dean of the Harvard Business School and in the summer of 1926 was promoted to Associate Professor of Industrial Management. Eventually he would become the Professor of Industrial Management at the age of 30, and in 1937 created the full year-long second-year Manufacturing course. In 1939 during a meeting with President Roosevelt, the president asked him to become a U.S. citizen, after which time he would be appointed a Lieutenant Colonel in the armed forces. Doriot accepted and when the U.S. entered the Second World War Doriot became head of the Military Planning Division at the Office of the Quartermaster General. 1942 he was appointed Chief of Research and then became Director of the R&D branch of the Military Planning Division. He felt the U.S. soldier was entitled to the best equipment possible and encouraged the U.S. Army to view the individual soldier as a human being, believing the soldier, "boots on the ground", is the one that wins wars and they cannot do so without proper food and equipment. In February '45 Doriot was promoted Brigadier General and assigned to the Office of the Assistant Chief Of Staff. Also, in 1946, Doriot was appointed president of American Research and Development Corporation (ARD) one of the first publicly owned, high-risk venture capital companies, known as "The First Venture Capitalist", over the next 25 years with Doriot at the helm, they financed and nurtured more than 100 startups in postwar America. ARD, as led by Doriot grew into a multi-multimillion dollar firm, Digital Equipment alone was valued at over $125,000,000 ten years after its startup, in-which ARD invested $70,000. He continued teaching at the Harvard business school and is the subject of the book The First Venture Capitalist

U.S. Colt Model 1908 Pocket Hammerless General Officers Pistol belonging to Brigadier General Willia

Lot #139 (Sale Order 139 of 699)

serial #M131125, 380 ACP, 3 3/4" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this attractive model M pistol retain about 97-98% original blue, the loss is due only to sharp edge and contact point wear with overall extremely light and very sparsely scattered, very fine oxidation staining, it is very light and almost un-noticed. All of the principal markings are crisp including the "U.S. Property" marking and the very good ordnance wheel stamp at left rear of frame. The checkered walnut grips with silver Rampant Colt medallions rate very good plus to excellent showing only a very small handful of lightly chipped points or light compressions. Included with the gun is a single blued "Cal. 380/Colt"-marked the magazine and both serial number and magazine are "M" stamped, indicating function testing at Colt. William F Heavey, son of a distinguished infantry general was born at Fort McPherson Georgia in 1896. He graduated early from West Point in 1917 and was assigned to the Corps of Engineers, assigned to the 6th Combat Engineers. He was slightly wounded at Chateau Thierry and returned to the states to command a battalion in a newly formed engineer regiment. Between the wars he had a number of engineering duties primarily at Fort Belvoir and Fort Benning, when in August 1942 he was promoted to Brigadier General and ordered to Cape Cod to help with an entirely new type of Army Engineer Brigade, a group of Amphibious Engineers which would link between the Navy afloat and the infantry landing on enemy beaches. Heavey knew that the Navy would be highly skeptical of these "amateur yachtsman" which lacked naval training, and indeed they were and indeed knew some elements of the Army would as well. He constantly trained and drilled his men and they learned "on-the-fly" in many situations but gained the respect of both the Navy and the men they would ferry ashore. In 1943 he was assigned to General MacArthur and flew to Australia. His 2nd Engineer Special Brigade participated in numerous actions in the South Pacific accounting for 82 combat landings, Heavey himself being wounded at Leyte Gulf and in New Guinea. Post-war he became a consulting engineer for the port of New York and worked on some of the plans for Kennedy International Airport. In 1948 he was appointed general manager of the Port of Houston where he would become president of the World Trade Association and the Texas Ports Association. For his actions during the Second World War Heavey would be awarded the Distinguished Service Medal; the Legion of Merit; the Bronze Star Medal; the Commendation Ribbon; and the Purple Heart (3 times). Included are a number of photos of the general, a facsimile of his ribbon and service bar, brown leather officers holster, a copy of his recommendation for the Legion of Merit and the instruction pamphlet for the Colt pistol. The included Colt factory letter shows delivery in October 1944 to the Officer in Charge, Naval Supply Depot in Oakland California and the included Springfield Research Service letter shows the arm by serial number being issued to Brigadier General Heavey, no date given. The arm is listed in The Colt U.S. General Officers Pistol by Greeley, with no date of issue, however the pistols around it were all 1944-issued and The Colt Pocket Hammerless Automatic Pistols II by Brunner with the arm by serial number as being issued to Heavey. The slide is appropriately serial numbered to the frame and the gun functions well mechanically. Additionally Heavey authored a book Down Ramp!, the story of the Army amphibian engineers, an as-new copy of that book is included with the collection. Overall a very nice example, issued to a very bright military officer with a family history of military service, who stepped up and answered the call when brand-new amphibious forces were needed to be trained and policies and protocols developed and implemented, who would lead from the front, wounded three times in combat in the South Pacific. (38668-9) {C&R}

U.S. Colt Model 1908 Pocket Hammerless General Officers Pistol belonging to General Carroll H Dietri

Lot #140 (Sale Order 140 of 699)

serial #M137544, 380 ACP, 3 3/4" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this handsome Model M pistol retain about 98% original polished blue, the wear being some very light high edge and operational wear with very sparsely scattered very light handling marks here and there, most of which do not even breech the blue. The checkered walnut grips with silver Rampant Colt medallions rate excellent. Included with the arm is a single "Cal. 380/Colt" magazine also marked "M" on its base. All of the markings remain crisp and clear including the "U.S. Property" and the left-side ordnance wheel marking. Maj. Gen. Dietrich was born in Watsontown Pennsylvania in 1898 and began his career as an Assistant Ordnance Officer with the Hawaiian Ordnance Depot in the 1920s, proceeding to Aberdeen Proving Ground as Assistant Proof Officer in 1930. He then spent subsequent years in the Office, Chief of Ordnance, with stints at the Ogden Ordnance Depot and Picatinny Arsenal. During the Second World War he held important staff positions in Washington and was Chief Ammunition Officer and Deputy to the Chief of Ordnance in the European Theater of Operations November 1944-May 1945. It was while in Europe that he worked avidly in determining the Army's ammunition requirements and ardently convinced the War Department of its needs, expediting shipments from the U.S. ammunition plants to the front lines. Post-war he was the Chief of Ordnance for the Cincinnati District, Chief of the Inspection Branch and XO for the Office of the Chief of Ordnance holding many important Commanding General and Ordnance Officer positions in the United States and Europe, until his final assignment as Commanding General of Aberdeen Proving Ground from 1956 to 1958. He was awarded the Legion of Merit, first Oak Leaf Cluster for this service, the citation reading "His personal aggressive efforts in weapons systems analysis continue to have far-reaching effects upon the selection of weapons by the United States Army. General Dietrich has established a brilliant and distinguished record in many important staff of command assignments. His forceful leadership and dedication to duty have contributed immeasurably to the enviable record of the Army Ordnance Corps.". The Colt U.S. General Officers Pistol by Greeley and The Colt Pocket Hammerless Automatic Pistols II by Brunner both list the gun by serial number and show issue to General Dietrich in 1951. Included is an official staff photo of Dietrich, a Colt factory letter showing delivery with 188 pistols to Springfield Armory in 1945, it also mentions the "M" prefix which was added when these Colt automatics were all factory-modified and checked for proper function and ejection. A printout of the general's Legion of Merit award is also included as well as of the a copy of the original Springfield Armory shipping document, showing shipment to the Detroit Arsenal for Brig. Gen. Carol Dietrich, listing the pistol by serial number. Slide and frame are numbered alike and the pistol seems to operate properly. Overall a very lovely blued Colt Model M in 380 issued to this dedicated and brilliant ordnance officer, that kept the guns fed when it was needed most, and was instrumental in the development of many of this nation's important weapons. (38668-11) {C&R}

Fabulous Deluxe Cased Colt 1849 Pocket Model Revolver

Lot #141 (Sale Order 141 of 699)

serial #94878, .31 caliber, 5" octagon barrel with a bright bore that shows some scattered small patches of light pitting. This is a very high condition Pocket model in a very special deluxe French fitted casing. The revolver has all matching numbers including the wedge, the grips are period but the number is illegible. The barrel retains 95% original blue finish with just the slightest high edge wear and a very small amount of light flaking. The cylinder also retains 95% original blue finish with all of the crisp cylinder scene visible and four of the five safety pins remaining perfect. The frame retains 95% original color case-hardened finish which has softened only slightly and has a wonderful honest appearance. The brass gripstraps retain 98% original silverplated finish showing a rich blue tarnish in the protected areas. The one-piece ivory grip rates excellent with wonderful rich color and being slightly shy of the straps like most ivory grips which have a tendency to shrink as they dry out and age. The revolver comes in a wonderful period rosewood veneered French fitted casing with a full compliment of accessories. Those accessories include a beautiful fluted three-compartment flask, an "L" shaped combination tool and a brass two-cavity mould, all perfectly fitted within the case. There is also an Eley cap tin in a covered compartment along with the case key in another covered compartment. The interior of the case is lined in a rich burgundy baize which shows proper age and remains in excellent condition with wear in contact points as we would expect to see. This little pocket is in spectacular condition, even on the highest condition percussion Colt's cylinders tended to flake due to the rolled scenes, this cylinder shows no such flaking. A very, very fine little Pocket in a fabulous high grade deluxe casing. Investment quality. (18526-5) {ANTIQUE}

Colt Third Model Dragoon Revolver

Lot #142 (Sale Order 142 of 699)

serial #13516, .44 cal, 7 1/2" barrel with a dark oxidized bore still showing strong rifling throughout. The metal surfaces of this revolver have toned to a mottled gray patina with some freckling, patches of old cleaned light pitting, small dings, scratches and a small crack at the base of the forcing cone. The "COLTS / PATENT / U.S." marking on the left side frame is still crisp and clear and the New York barrel address is equally strong. The brass triggerguard and backstrap is a lovely rich ochre patina showing just a little light staining. The smooth walnut one-piece grip appears to be un-numbered but fits the grip frame very well and remains in very good condition with a few small dings, tiny smoothed-over chips at the toe, some smaller tiny chips and handling marks. A few of the screws appear to be more modern replacements including the bottom grip screw, forward guard screw and wedge screw. The wedge itself is un-numbered and most likely a more modern replacement. All of the other serialized parts are matching. The gun is sighted with an interesting dovetailed semi-buckhorn rear sight situated above the breech, a period modification. Timing and lockup are still very solid. Overall a really honest revolver with a lot of character. (138605-2) {ANTIQUE}

Colt Third Model Dragoon Cartridge Conversion Revolver

Lot #143 (Sale Order 143 of 699)

serial #19069, 45 CF, 7 1/4" barrel with a fair-good bore showing moderate oxidation and still quite strong rifling throughout. The metal surfaces of this interesting revolver have mostly toned to dark brown patina with scattered old scratches, dings, spots of light pitting and some heavy holster wear on the left side of the muzzle. The New York barrel address and "COLTS PATENT" on the frame have softened significantly but are still quite visible. The brass triggerguard and backstrap are a pleasing mix of ocher and reddish-brown patina with some light dings scattered about. The one-piece smooth walnut grip is un-numbered and remains in good overall condition showing significant smoothing, an old chip at the left side heel and some light dings. During the conversion process new sights were added in the form of a semi-buckhorn rear and silver blade front, the loading lever was very neatly removed and subsequent areas filled-in and a new spring-loaded ejector rod and housing added. The hammer spur was shortened, the nose modified for centerfire and the top of the recoil shield filled-in. The frame was shortened by almost 1/2" to accommodate the conversion, rear of frame cut out for inserting cartridges and the cylinder shortened to about 1 7/8" overall length from the about 2 3/8" original length and new stop notches were added forward of the originals. The serial number on the frame is no longer present but the barrel, triggerguard, backstrap and cylinder are all matching and the wedge is un-numbered. The mechanism still functions very well with good lockup and timing just a little off every now and then. This well-used revolver was very professionally converted likely on the frontier and is a great honest example with a lot of character. (138614-6) {ANTIQUE}

Engraved Manhattan Firearms Navy Model Percussion Revolver

Lot #144 (Sale Order 144 of 699)

serial #17465, .36 cal, 6 1/2" barrel with a good bore showing some patches of moderate oxidation and strong rifling. The metal surfaces of this revolver are mostly a pleasing smooth gray-gunmetal patina with some spots of moderate freckling, a couple small dings and a few tiny spots of oxidation staining. The brass triggerguard and backstrap is a mix of reddish patina, goldenrod and a few small spots of tarnished original silver. The cylinder motifs are somewhat visible but quite soft overall and the revolver is embellished with wonderful factory foliate scrollwork with punch-dot shading throughout and all of the usual markings are crisp and clear. The smooth walnut one piece grip is pencil-numbered to the gun and remains in excellent condition with most of its original varnish showing some rather attractive fine crazing throughout, some flaking at the high edges, small dings and handling marks. The wedge appears to be a more modern replacement, all of the serialized parts are matching and mechanical function is excellent with strong timing and lockup. A superb Manhattan revolver with some stunning and rarely seen engraving. (138674-7) {ANTIQUE}

Fine Whitney Kennedy Small Caliber Lever Action Rifle

Lot #145 (Sale Order 145 of 699)

serial #H8, 38-40, 24" round barrel with full magazine and a very good plus to near excellent bore. This 1883 production rifle shows later features and markings including the full loop lever and two-line Whitney Kennedy address and is in a scarce chambering. This is one of the first rifles made in this caliber and also one of the first rifles to have the two-line Whitney Kennedy marking. The condition of the rifle is wonderful with the barrel and magazine retaining about 50% evenly thinning original blue finish blending with a smooth gray patina. The action shows 80% original blue with loss on belly, high edges and due to some light thinning. The plain walnut stocks rate very good plus with over 90% original finish remaining. The rifle is sighted with a German silver blade Rocky Mountain front and standard sporting rear. This is a nice clean Whitney Kennedy rifle in a scarce chambering. (18315-88LTS152) {ANTIQUE} [Lewis T. Steadman Collection]

Rare Whitney Kennedy Large Caliber Lever Action Rifle

Lot #146 (Sale Order 146 of 699)

serial #324, 45-75, 24" octagon barrel with full magazine and a very good bright bore that shows just a little light pitting. This is a very unusual Whitney Kennedy rifle. The rifle features a full loop lever, single line Whitneyville address with "KENNEDY" in block letters and the later style (post 2800 serial number) top tang marking. The gun shows matching numbers on bottom of barrel beneath forend, on lower tang, side of lever and on inside toe of buttplate. While this combination of features do not line up chronologically according to Maxwell's book, it is clear that this rifle is all original as produced by Whitney. The barrel and magazine retain about 30% evenly thinning original blue finish which is blending with a pleasing smooth brown patina. The action shows about 75% original blue finish with most loss on the belly and high edges. The walnut buttstock is clearly deluxe with lots of figure, the forend is more plain and both are uncheckered and appear original. Mr. Steadman's notes read "Super rare caliber & first model receiver - 1 of 400. 3x wood, excellent+ condition. Prototype? First model #325 is in Winchester Museum". This is a very rare and interesting rifle for the advanced Whitney-Kennedy / Andrew Burgess collector. (18315-107LTS255) {ANTIQUE} [Lewis T. Steadman Collection]

Exceptional and Rare Colt John Wayne Commemorative Presentation Model Single Action Army Revolver

Lot #147 (Sale Order 147 of 699)

serial #JW-P55, 45 Colt, 4 3/4" barrel with an as-new, un-fired bore. All of the metal surfaces on this astonishing revolver retain all their original deep factory blue and gold-plated finishes. John Wayne, "The Duke", needs no introduction here. To commemorate this larger-than-life actor, American, cowboy and man's-man, Colt Firearms Company, in 1982, issued the John Wayne Commemorative Single Action Army revolver. While the standard model is fairly common, the deluxe models are very seldom-encountered on the secondary market. Presentation models trading on the open market are virtually unheard of. Originally slated for a very limited production run of 100 revolvers, Colt records indicate that a scant 47 only were actually produced. In addition to the lovely flowing open scroll on barrel and frame, the hammer, the ejector rod, base pin, trigger, triggerguard and backstrap are all heavily plated in genuine 24 karat gold. The presentation edition features a deep relief-chiseled gold inlaid American Eagle on the left side of the barrel with "John Wayne" in riband in its beak. The left recoil shield features a nice circular flat with a gold inlaid chiseled relief of the man himself with his signature hat and a neckerchief (bandanna). The unfluted cylinder has three fine gold wire inlays, the leading one at front of cylinder interrupted with geometric designs. The left side of cylinder shows the tall man, striding along, his silhouette on the ground, the right side with Colts famous Rampant Colt trademark, these inlaid in fine gold. Gold wire embellishments continue on the frame and The Duke's signature is neatly engraved along the backstrap. The interior of the grip is signed by Colt factory engraver "George Spring", Colt's head of engraving. The arm wears lovely two-piece factory fleur-de-lis checkered ivory grips, showing nice grain and some nice age crackling along their butts, they are factory-numbered to the gun. The revolver is as-new, un-turned since leaving the Colt factory. The issue walnut display case is included with glass sides and top, rotating on a 360

Wonderful Colt John Wayne Commemorative Deluxe Model Single Action Army Revolver

Lot #148 (Sale Order 148 of 699)

serial #JW-D55, 45 Colt, 4 3/4" barrel with a bright excellent, unfired, bore. The metal surfaces on this stunning revolver retain all of their original factory silver plate. The revolver has a lovely pink-purple tarnished silver patina and features lovely loose flowing scroll with background punch-dot shading. An absolutely limited-edition, originally intended to be a release of 500 revolvers, only 90 total were built with a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $10,000 in 1982. The left side of the barrel features a deep relief-chiseled gold inlaid American Eagle with "John Wayne" in riband held in its beak. The left side recoil shield features a holstered Single Action Army and gun belt in deep relief-chiseled 18 karat gold with background punch-dot shading. The right side loading gate has a pair of chiseled-in-relief spurs in silver, also with background punch dot accenting shading. The cylinder features gold inlaid vignettes of the Duke himself, backed by the Stars & Stripes, an iconic and well-known image; the right side of cylinder shows Wayne astride his horse, Dollor. Wayne's signature is neatly engraved up the backstrap along with silver and gold inlaid shield, this example signed by iconic Colt engraver Alvin White "AA White" along the inside of the butt strap. The grips are smooth ebony, the left is neatly inlaid with an ivory scrimmed medallion with "Colt" in fancy script; they are assembly-numbered to the gun. The revolver is as-new, un-turned since leaving the Colt factory. The issue walnut display case is included with glass sides and top, rotating on a 360

Whitney Kennedy Small Caliber Lever Action Rifle

Lot #149 (Sale Order 149 of 699)

serial #C323, 44-40, 24" octagon barrel with full magazine and a near very good bright bore that shows some scattered patches of pitting. This rifle features an "S" shaped lever with single line Whitneyville address with "KENNEDY" in block letters and the proper later style patent markings on the top tang. The condition of the rifle is nice with the barrel and magazine retaining perhaps 20% original blue blending with a smooth gray brown patina. The action shows about 20% bright original blue with the flaked areas showing a pleasing smooth brown patina and a couple light superficial scratches. The plain walnut buttstock and forend rate very good plus with about 80% original finish remaining with most loss on the forend from normal carry wear. The rifle is sighted with a German silver blade Rocky mountain front and standard sporting rear. Most screwheads are clean, the nosecap screw is quite buggered. A very nice Whitney Kennedy small caliber rifle. (18315-66LTS48) {ANTIQUE} [Lewis T. Steadman Collection]

Very Rare Burgess Prototype Pivot Breech Military Musket

Lot #150 (Sale Order 150 of 699)

serial #4, 45-70 Govt, 32 1/2" salvaged Springfield Armory barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel retains about 95% original Springfield Armory blue with some minor fading and some light oxidation to the rear of the rear sight. The magazine tube remains in-the-white with the barrel bands each retaining about 40% original maker-applied nickel. The proprietary frame is roughly 10" from the tang to front of action. It is nickel plated, perhaps 70% of which remains, and is marked on its right side only "Burgess Pat.", the flaked areas a pleasing plum brown. The bottom metal is similar and the buttplate is a pewter gray patina and "U.S." marked. The one piece walnut stock rates very good plus to perhaps near excellent, with minor dings and handling marks from the years, but seems solid overall.An interesting action, which utilizes an upward pivoting breechblock to cock hammer, eject spent shell, lift subsequent live round from the magazine and then chamber the round upon closing of the breech bolt. The "charging handle" is spring-loaded and is the means by-which the breechblock is locked closed. Miraculously this slightly over-complex mechanism still functions as-designed. It occasionally needs some manipulation or tuning up but overall it is a good representative example of a brainchild of Andrew Burgess, with-which he hoped to curry the favor of the U.S. government. (38315-147LTS17) {ANTIQUE}

Whitney Kennedy Large Caliber Semi-Deluxe Lever Action Rifle

Lot #151 (Sale Order 151 of 699)

serial #E712, 45-60, 28" octagon barrel with full magazine and a bright excellent bore. This rifle has all matching numbers including on the action, lever, barrel, magazine, buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. The stocks are of beautifully figured American black walnut but are not checkered, if there was checkering present then this would be considered a full deluxe rifle. The barrel retains about 75% evenly thinning original blue finish with the magazine being somewhat more brown but again very pleasing to the eye. The action shows about 70% original blue finish with loss due to belly wear and there are also some very fine abrasions from cleaning with steel wool. There is a patch of light pitting on the right rear of action and several scratches through the finish on the left side of action. The straight grip buttstock and forend show lovely figure and rate very good plus with over 90% of their original finish remaining and with just normal light handling marks. There is pitting on the right side of the hammer while the loading gate shows lots of bright original blue. The rifle is sighted with a German silver blade Rocky Mountain front and standard open sporting rear. The rifle comes with its original four piece iron cleaning rod in the butt compartment. This is a very handsome and completely honest semi-deluxe Whitney Kennedy rifle. (18315-117LTS407) {ANTIQUE} [Lewis T. Steadman Collection]

Extremely Rare Andrew Burgess Model 1872 Carbine

Lot #152 (Sale Order 152 of 699)

serial #24, 44 Henry RF, 22 3/4" round barrel with full magazine and a very good bore that shows deep rifling its entire length. This is one of the very first Burgess patent arms ever produced and was likely made by Burgess himself when he lived in Owego, NY. The gun utilizes two Burgess patents, that of July 16, 1872 and January 7, 1873. The latter being one of the fundamental patents used on the 1872, 1875 and 1878 Burgess rifles along with the Kennedy rifles, Marlin Model 1881 and Colt Burgess rifles. The only marks on the gun are the hand stamped patents on right side of action "BURGESS / PAT. JULY 16 1872 / & JAN. 7 1873" along with a tiny serial number "24" on belly of action just to rear of forend. This same number "24" also appears on the side of the lever, barrel beneath forend and on the inside toe of the buttplate. The barrel and magazine bear a pleasing untouched even brown patina with no notable pitting. The action retains an even gray patina overall with generous amounts of original nickel plated finish on the loading lever and dust cover. The right side of action has a spring-loaded sliding loading gate which functions as those found on the Colt Burgess and the Marlin 1881 rifles. The plain walnut stock and forend are of walnut and rate about very good with perhaps some added light finish present. The carbine wears a crescent buttplate with sliding compartment door which retains a gray brown patina with some scattered light pitting and oxidation. The original metal cleaning rod is present in the butt compartment. The carbine is sighted with a globe combination front dovetailed into top of barrel band and a two-leaf folding carbine sight, similar to those used on other lever action carbines of the period. There are only about four of these 1872 carbines known to collectors and Maxwell calls this one of the most appealing and rarest lever action magazine rifles in existence and the prototype of several generations of Burgess patented lever action magazine arms that followed. An important carbine suitable for the finest collection or arms museum. (18315-1LTS30) {ANTIQUE} [Lewis T. Steadman Collection]

Rare and Early Whitney Model 1878 Burgess Morse Top Loading Rifle

Lot #153 (Sale Order 153 of 699)

Description Update (3/14/18): Divot on right side front of comb

serial #44, 45-70, 28" octagon barrel with an about very good bore. When Whitney first started producing the 1878 Burgess Morse rifles, they were actually available in top load only or side loading. On October 11, 1878 Eli Whitney wrote to Harley & Graham in New York soliciting more orders and states "You ordered 10 Sporting Burgess yesterday. Do you want any of them to load at the top only or all side loading

Very Early Whitney Kennedy Small Caliber Lever Action Rifle

Lot #154 (Sale Order 154 of 699)

serial #27, 44-40, 24" octagon barrel with a full magazine and an about very good bore. This is a very early non-prefix numbered rifle which features the "S" shaped lever and the barrel address reads only "KENNEDY" in block letters, the caliber designation is "44 CAL. C.F.". The top tang also shows the early style Burgess patent marking and the top cover shows the smaller, early gas escape hole and the hammer shows the early knurling. This is one of the first Kennedys to roll off of the line and it remains in very nice, completely honest condition. The barrel and magazine retain an even and generally smooth brown patina with generous traces of original blue in protected areas. The action shows about 70% evenly thinning original blue with area of loss bearing a pleasing smooth brown patina with several screws showing slight slot wear. The plain walnut buttstock and forend rate very good with a good deal of original finish remaining and with blunt impact marks on wrist on left side of top tang and with light scratches and handling marks from the years. The rifle is sighted with a German silver blade Rocky Mountain front and open sporting rear.A very early and honest Whitney Kennedy rifle. (18315-81LTS142) {ANTIQUE} [Lewis T. Steadman Collection]

U.S. Model 1805 Flintlock Pistol by Harpers Ferry

Lot #155 (Sale Order 155 of 699)

.54 caliber, 10 1/8" round barrel with an oxidized bore. This pistol bears proper Federal Eagle over "US" ahead of cock and "HARPERS / FERRY / 1807" to rear of cock. The barrel bears proper "(eagle) / P" and "US" both in sunken ovals and is numbered "451". All of these markings remain clear and legible. The lock and lock components all appear to be original however there is a "shadow" around the touchhole indicating that this pistol was once converted to percussion using a drum and nipple. If not for this one detail, the pistol would pass as being in original flintlock configuration. The metal surfaces of the revolver all bear a lovely untouched, rich brown patina with some scattered light pitting and oxidation staining present. The stock still shows a faint cartouche on flat opposite the lock and also shows the stockmaker's mark on the front of the grip between the buttcap lobe and the end of the triggerguard tang. The wood rates very good plus with well-defined edges and even light wear commensurate with the balance of the pistol. All brass furniture bears a rich patina and there is a minor crack at the tip of the triggerguard tang that barely warrants mention. The pistol comes with a hickory ramrod that fits well and is very likely period. A very attractive and fine example of these early, important and sought-after American flintlock martial pistols. (18706-13) {ANTIQUE}

U.S. Model 1911 Semi-Auto Pistol by Colt

Lot #156 (Sale Order 156 of 699)

serial #300620, 45 ACP, 5" Colt barrel with a lightly frosted bore. This early to mid-1918 made pistol retains about 85% original blue with the flat mainspring housing worn to mostly pewter, the forestrap and slide thinning to brown in addition to high edge wear, scratches, assembly marks and few oxidation stains. The double diamond checkered factory grips rate about good plus with light to moderate diamond point wear, a few dings, dents and scratches however, the left panel appears to be a Remington-UMC grip panel. Lt. Col. John M. Gilbert's inspection mark on the frame remains crisp as do the other markings. The rear sight was slightly altered by filing flats on the radiused corners and deepening the "U" notch. The front sight shows light tool marks on both sides at the apex of the radius, probably to fix a ding. The pistol includes a single unmarked two-tone factory magazine with pinned base and lanyard loop. A fine 1911 with honest use. (88569-22) {C&R} [Calhoun L.H. Howard Collection]

U.S. Model 1911A1 Semi-Auto Pistol by Ithaca

Lot #157 (Sale Order 157 of 699)

serial #2126968, 45 ACP, 5" High Standard barrel with a lightly frosted bore. This 1945 made pistol remains in great condition overall retaining about 96% original Parkerized finish with light oxidized pitting on each side of the slide, some thinning on the frontstrap, light scratches and assembly marks. The Keyes Fibre grips with large reinforcing rings rate excellent with a few minor handling marks. All markings including Colonel Frank J. Atwood's inspection mark, proof marks and Ordnance Department Crossed Canons remain crisp, typically with some of them lightly struck or struck off center. All parts are correct for the period of manufacture and it includes a single unmarked magazine. This Ithaca has seen only light use in the last 73 years and will be a solid addition to any ".45" collection. (88569-32) {C&R} [Calhoun L.H. Howard Collection]

U.S. Model 1911 Semi-Auto Pistol by Springfield Armory

Lot #158 (Sale Order 158 of 699)

serial #114283, 45 ACP, 5" Colt barrel with a frosted bore. The pistol retains about 50% original blue which is present on the frame. The slide has been lightly cleaned to pewter with the grip frame worn to gunmetal gray. The metal surfaces have scattered light pitting, a few minor oxidation stains, assembly marks and scratches. The double diamond checkered walnut factory grips rate good with light diamond point wear, a few dents and dings plus a small chip missing around the left panel's lower screw. The flaming ordnance bomb on the frame and slide are still crisp as are the other markings with the markings on the cleaned areas of the slide slightly softened. All appropriate parts have the small Springfield Armory "s" marking and the pistol includes a Scovill Manufacturing marked magazine with welded base. A fine example of a Springfield 1911 for the upstart collector. (88569-13) {C&R} [Calhoun L.H. Howard Collection]

Norwegian Model 1914 Semi-Auto Pistol by Kongsberg Vapenfabrikk

Lot #159 (Sale Order 159 of 699)

serial #31015, 11.25x23mm (45 ACP), 5" barrel with an excellent bore. This 1945 dated post-war pistol retains about 95% original arsenal black enamel over Parkerized finish with the grip frame starting to thin to brown, high edge wear, scattered scratches and assembly marks. The double diamond checkered hardwood factory grips rate very good plus with light diamond point compression and a few small dings. All the appropriate parts for a 1945 made pistol are numbered to the gun. The pistol has King Haakon's monogram, the 1945-1947 Kongsberg crest, Jorge Bjornholt initials on the triggerguard and all markings remain crisp. The pistol includes a single Scoville Manufacturing Co. magazine with welded base. A nice example of a postwar Model 1914 for the WWII collector. (88569-37) {C&R}

Browning Pre-War Diana Grade Superposed Over Under Shotgun

Lot #160 (Sale Order 160 of 699)

serial #2597, 12 ga., 30" ventilated rib barrels both choked a light full or a very tight modified with bright excellent bores. The barrels retain about 95-97% original blue, the loss is due primarily to even fading and some light handling wear, they are equipped with dual ivory target beads. The receiver remains a very lovely silvery pewter-gray color and features the delicate tight scroll these early guns are known for with pheasants left, waterfowl right and grouse on the belly of the frame. The barrel bolsters are silvery pewter as well and show deep relief floral engraving with tight scroll on the forend iron and bottom metal. The checkered round knob French walnut buttstock and field style forend rate very good to very good plus with much original varnish and the expected overall very light dings and handling marks that come from a field-used arm. The shotgun has been professionally fitted with a Browning white line ventilated recoil pad for a 13 7/8" length of pull. Features double triggers, ejectors and non-automatic safety, the arm locks up tightly with the top lever at center, and seems to function well mechanically. The shotgun rides in a vintage Browning leather luggage case with blue baize interior and the key included. Overall a very handsome and very usable in 1932-manufactured Browning Superposed Diana Grade shotgun. (38659-65) {C&R}

Browning Superposed Lightning Over Under Shotgun

Lot #161 (Sale Order 161 of 699)

serial #54293 V9, 20 ga., 26" ventilated rib barrels choked improved cylinder and modified with bright excellent bores. The barrels retain about 97% original blue, the loss is due to overall even fading and toning to a somewhat plum-blue, with light muzzle wear. The frame and its attendant metal retains a similar amount of original blue, perhaps 95-97%, with the engraving still crisp; the trigger retains perhaps 60% flaking gold plate. The checkered round knob pistolgrip buttstock rates very good to very good plus with some minor dings and handling marks from the years and a bit of oil soaking where it meets the frame and a some areas of lightly crazing finish from the years. The field style forend is similar showing a bit more oil soaking and some oxidation where it meets the forend iron, also with a very small crack along its left lower edge. The arm has been fitted with a 3/4" solid recoil pad providing a 14 1/4" length of pull. Lockup remains tight and the gun seems to function well mechanically. A handy small bore lightning superposed overall that really needs to go back afield. (38591-2) {MODERN} [Kendrell Gregware Collection]

Lovely Browning Superposed Midas Grade Two Barrel Set Shotgun with Purbaugh Tubes

Lot #162 (Sale Order 162 of 699)

serial #7067S69, 12 ga., 30" ventilated rib barrels choked full and modified with bright excellent bores and 26" barrels choked skeet and skeet with bright excellent bores. The barrels both retain about 98% plus original blue, with only light wear ahead of the forend from takedown. The irons and frame retain 99% original blue and feature the lovely quality open flowing foliate scroll with background punch-dot shading these arms are known for. The gold inlaid game scene vignettes are flawlessly executed and crisp, as-are the gold wire inlays. The arm is signed by Fabrique Nationale engraver Leroy at the rear of the left frame flat, the engraver has really outdone himself and is a tribute to Louis Vrancken the original designer of the pattern. The trigger and the bottom plate pivot pin retain all of their original gold plate. The checkered walnut pistolgrip buttstock and both semi-beavertail-style forends rate excellent to as-new with all of their original high-gloss finish and flawlessly-executed wraparound checkering patterns. The length of pull to the curved leather face Browning ventilated recoil pad is 14 1/4". Both sets of barrels feature ivory target beads and lovely, very finely hand-matted file cut ribs, both sets of barrels lock up tightly with the top lever still right of center and the arm seems to function well mechanically. A bit of hardened oil is noted from disuse and the arm could likely benefit from a professional cleaning, it appears to have seen little or no use as the breech face remains immaculate with virtually no drag marks from the ejectors. The arm comes with a complete set of Purbaugh 20 Ga, 28 Ga, and .410 bore skeet tubes, serial numbered to the gun, mallet, tube "knocker" and four spare ejectors which are new and un-fitted; all ride in a custom hard side luggage case with Bill Borchert Larson medallion affixed to outside of case, Mr. Larson a previous owner. An absolutely stunning and very versatile set which appears to have seen very little or no use, worthy of the finest sportsman's or skeet shooters battery. (38585-134) {MODERN}

Browning Prewar Pigeon Grade Superposed Over Under Shotgun

Lot #163 (Sale Order 163 of 699)

serial #9668, 12 ga., 28" barrels choked improved cylinder and modified with bright about excellent bores which show a couple spots with the remnants of some very light oxidation, about halfway down their lengths. The barrels retain about 95-97% original blue, the loss due to some light muzzle wear, even overall fading and the expected very sparse, very very light handling marks from the years. The frame is a silvery tarnished pewter patina with the typical loose flowing scroll and chiseled oakleaf decoration flanking the top lever with pigeons in-flight left and right. The checkered round knob English walnut buttstock and field style forend rate very good to very good plus with the overall dings and handling marks one would expect from a carefully hunted arm, a couple of prominent dings on the left of comb. There is nice crazing and crackling original varnish and the Browning Superposed "figure 8" bone buttplate still in place. The gun locks up tightly with the top lever still slightly right of center and features double triggers, ejectors and non-automatic safety and seems to function well mechanically. Still a very handsome 1935-manufactured Pigeon Grade that one could still enjoy afield while still maintaining investment potential. (38585-33) {C&R}

Browning Superposed Grade I Over Under Shotgun

Lot #164 (Sale Order 164 of 699)

serial #4425, 20 Ga, 26 1/2" ventilated rib barrels choked modified and improved cylinder with excellent bores. This 1952 vintage classic double retains about 95% of the original blue finish on the barrels that is flaking to a pleasing plum hue. The rib has a small amount of play near the front of the forearm, the remainder is intact and firm. The frame has added blue finish with about 80% remaining along with the factory Grade I engraving patterns which are a little soft along the edges. Most of the loss is visible along the bottom edges and belly of the frame and the forearm furniture is mostly gray. The checkered walnut stocks rate very good. The forearm has a few non-structural hairline cracks near the base on either side, the round knob, long tang pistolgrip buttstock has a tiny hairline crack forming at the upper tang and has the original horn buttplate. Both have a few light handling marks and some minor loss of the original varnish. Shotgun features a single ivory bead sight, ejectors and a single select trigger. A near excellent early sporting arm that has seen some use but would still make a great upland or field double. (48345-30) {C&R}

U.S. Colt Model 1873 Single Action Army Revolver

Lot #165 (Sale Order 165 of 699)

serial #120942, 45 colt, 7 1/2" barrel with a good plus to very good bore which shows some very good evident black powder rifling but with minor pitting its full-length. The metal surfaces on this David Clark-inspected revolver are primarily an overall smooth gunmetal and tarnished pewter gray patina. There are the oddly scattered light dings, handling marks or areas of light pinprick pitting here and there but for the most part the metal is primarily smooth overall. There are some spots of minor oxidation staining and the hammer shows remnants of some water spotting. The barrel address remains crisp and is correct for the period, the left side of the frame with three patent dates and very readable "U.S." stamping. All of the numbers appear matching including the barrel and cylinder and they are all stamped in the same serifed font. David Clark has stamped his initials on the underside of the barrel, cylinder, and frame with small "G" inspectors markings on butt and triggerguard. There are a few areas which show evidence of an old light cleaning, the right side of the frame shows a bit, the triggerguard in the area around the trigger window shows some old tool marks and there appears to be a very old but very well-done and well camouflaged welded repair to the top strap, which actually misses first inspection. The smooth one piece walnut grip rates very good and is correctly "DFC" and "JGB" cartouched, with an 1887 date above Butler's stamping and another "DFC" stamping on the right of the butt. The grip fits a bit loosely, is slightly undersize in a few spots and seems slightly wide for the frame (meaning there is a small gap between frame and grip), there is no remaining discernible number and the grip is likely from another gun. The gun seems to operate well mechanically however the trigger sits a bit far forward in the frame, and the cylinder pin screw is not present, but that should be an easily locatable part. A very good example overall, showing its age somewhat, but still rather clean for an 1887-issued U.S. Cavalry revolver. (38637-3) {ANTIQUE}

U.S. Colt Single Action Army Cavalry Model Revolver

Lot #166 (Sale Order 166 of 699)

serial #136627, 45 LC, 7 1/2" barrel with a near very good bore that just shows some patchy light oxidation and perhaps some fine pitting in areas, rifling is mostly clean and fully visible. This Rinaldo A. Carr inspected revolver has all matching numbers and is extremely honest overall. "R.A.C." inspector's initials are visible on the barrel, cylinder and frame with subinspector mark "K" on backstrap and triggerguard and a "P" on bottom of barrel as well as periphery of cylinder. The barrel retains generous traces of original blue in protected areas around ejector rod housing with the balance bearing a pleasing gray brown patina with a little very fine pitting and some old light surface oxidation present but also some hints of original blue and the barrel address remains crisp. The cylinder is an even brown patina and is similar to the barrel in overall condition. The frame bears correct "U.S." marking on left side and is mostly a nice smooth brown patina with traces of faded original color case-hardened finish in protected areas. The gripstraps match the balance of the metal surfaces with a pleasing smooth brown patina. All markings remain crisp and clean. The one-piece walnut grip rates very good with commensurate wear as the balance of the revolver, the "1891" date is still visible on the left side of the grip, only faint remnants of the cartouches are visible. This revolver has a wonderful look showing honest use during the period and appearing untouched during its retirement period. An endearing Carr inspected Cavalry Colt. (18706-16) {ANTIQUE}

Smith & Wesson K-22 Outdoorsman Hand Ejector Revolver

Lot #167 (Sale Order 167 of 699)

serial #672857, 22 LR, 6" barrel with an excellent bore. This is a lovely example of a K-22 1st Model exhibiting light use and strong condition. The metal surfaces retain about 98% original blue with most of the loss due to light muzzle wear, a few scattered scratches and a turn ring on the cylinder. The service trigger and hammer retain bold case-hardened colors with light operational wear and a few scratches. The diamond checkered walnut factory grips with silver S&W medallions rate about excellent with a few light handling marks. The grips and all appropriate parts are correctly numbered to the gun and it still times and locks up correctly. This revolver features a black blade factory adjustable rear sight and Call silver bead front sight. A beautiful Outdoorsman that was well cared for over the years and shows only light use. (88620-18) {C&R}

Smith & Wesson 22/32 Heavy Frame Target Hand Ejector Revolver

Lot #168 (Sale Order 168 of 699)

serial #495754, 22 LR, 6" barrel with an excellent bore. This revolver has seen light use and retains wonderful condition. The metal surfaces retain about 99% original blue with slight edge wear at the muzzle, a few minor handling marks and a turn ring on the cylinder. The service style trigger and hammer retain those wonderful pre-war case-hardened colors with light operational wear. The un-numbered diamond checkered walnut factory extension target grips rate very good to excellent with a few light dents and minor scuffs on the butt edge. It is equipped with the early factory adjustable rear sight and a Patridge front sight. All appropriate parts are correctly numbered to the gun. The gun includes a factory box that is labeled for the later Model 35 and a manual for that model gun. This would make a fine addition to any S&W collection. (88684-4) {C&R}

Smith & Wesson Model 25-5 1955 Target Revolver

Lot #169 (Sale Order 169 of 699)

serial #N824481, 45 Colt, 4" pinned heavy barrel with an excellent bore. This early 1980's revolver retains about 99% original blue with a light turn ring on the cylinder. This lovely 1955 target retains bold case-hardened colors on the .500" target hammer and .400" semi-target trigger. The checkered goncalo alves target grips with silver S&W medallions rate excellent. This revolver features factory micro adjustable white outline rear sight and red ramp front sight. It includes a factory mahogany presentation case that rates excellent on the exterior with minor storage and handling marks but the flocking on the inside is nearly absent and in need of replacement. Also included are a cleaning rod, bore brush, bore mop and sight adjustment tool (screwdriver). This gun does not appear to have seen much use over the years. With such fine condition, this Model 1955 will be sought after by revolver enthusiast and collectors. (88598-3) {MODERN}

Wonderful Custom Winchester Model 21 Skeet Double Ejectorgun Engraved by Pauline Muerrle

Lot #170 (Sale Order 170 of 699)

serial #11327, 20 ga., 26" barrels choked skeet 1 and skeet 2 with bright excellent bores. The metal surfaces on this lovely custom Model 21 retain 98-99% post-engraving blue. The barrels feature brass front with midrib bead and 1 1/2" engraved wedges at the breech. The frame shows lovely open scroll and has four game scene vignettes with gold inlaid and engraved pheasant and gun dogs, closely following the factory 21-5 engraving pattern but with a bit less scroll. The checkered walnut pistolgrip buttstock and beavertail style forend rate excellent to very nearly as-new with a minor ding or dent here and there but with crisp checkered panels and un-capped pistolgrip, both showing lovely grain figure. The length of pull to the checkered butt is 14" with drops of 1 9/16" and 2 1/2". Lockup is tight with the top lever still slightly right of center and the gun seems to function well mechanically, featuring single selective trigger, ejectors and non-automatic safety. Oddly, there is a small ding in the rib 3 1/2 from the muzzles, it does not affect the bores, it is unobtrusive, and unnoticed when sighting the shotgun. Overall a really super and very attractive 20 bore skeeter for the twin towers or upland. (38585-51) {MODERN}

Custom Winchester Model 21 Skeet Double Ejectorgun Engraved by Pauline Muerrle

Lot #171 (Sale Order 171 of 699)

serial #23391, 12 ga., 28" barrels choked skeet 1 and skeet 2 with bright excellent bores. The metal surfaces of this lovely shotgun retain 98-99% post-engraving blue; the trigger retains all of its gold plate. The barrel rib features target beads and there are 1" wedges of open scroll at the breeches with geometric breech rings. The "Skeet" marked frame is engraved with loose open scroll and game scene vignettes, loosely in the factory 21-4 pattern. The checkered English walnut capped pistolgrip buttstock and beavertail style forend both rate excellent to very nearly as-new with crisp checkered panels at the pistolgrip and forend and a length of pull of 14" to the checkered butt; drops are 1 5/8" and 2 5/8". Features single selective trigger, ejectors and non-automatic safety. A lovely model 21 that will likely perform well on the skeet fields as well as upland, embellished by this gifted factory engraver. Very attractive. (38585-53) {MODERN}

AYA No. 4-25 Special Edition Boxlock Double Ejectorgun

Lot #172 (Sale Order 172 of 699)

serial #16-03-187-13, .410 bore 3", 29" barrels choked improved cylinder and modified and show bright excellent bores. This shotgun was imported and sold through New England Custom Gun and features a coin finished action with full coverage foliate scroll engraving. The gun is in a lovely configuration with straight grip buttstock, semi-beavertail forend, double triggers and automatic safety. The condition of the gun is near new with the barrels retaining 99% original blue, the action remains bright and the nicely figured walnut stocks rate excellent with 99% original finish remaining. The checkering on wrist, forend and butt all remains crisp. The gun has nice dimensions with a 14 7/8" length of pull and showing drops of 1 1/2" and 2 1/4". The gun weighs 5 3/4 lbs. and with the long tubes it swings and handles beautifully. (18591-12) {MODERN} [Kendrell Gregware Collection]

Arrieta Sidelock Double Ejectorgun

Lot #173 (Sale Order 173 of 699)

serial #57-03-14-05, 12 bore, 30" barrels choked improved cylinder and improved modified with mirror bores. This double is built on a round action and features cocking indicators, articulated front trigger, ejectors and an automatic safety. This Wingshooters Ltd. imported shotgun features scroll engraving in near full coverage on action. The condition of the gun is excellent with the barrels retaining 99% bright original blue finish. The action and locks retain 98% strong original color case-hardened finish. The checkered straight grip buttstock and semi-beavertail forend are of beautifully figured walnut and rate excellent with 98% original finish remaining and with crisp checkering. The shotgun handles nicely with a 14 3/4" length of pull over a checkered butt with drops of 1 1/2" and 2". At a smidge over 7 1/4 lbs. and with these 30" tubes, the gun swings nicely. The gun comes with a generic padded canvas covered luggage style case. This double should perform well in-the-field. (18663-3) {MODERN}

AYA XXV Boxlock Double Ejectorgun

Lot #174 (Sale Order 174 of 699)

serial #536256, 20 ga., 25" barrels with Churchill rib with excellent bores choked cylinder and improved cylinder. This compact little double features full coverage floral engraving on the action with gold inlaid "AYA" on top of rib where a Churchill would have "XXV". The gun features ejectors, double triggers, a straight grip buttstock and splinter forend and it remains in lovely condition. The barrels retain 97% original blue overall while the action shows 98% original color case-hardened finish. The toplever and triggerguard show 98% original blue. The checkered walnut stocks rate excellent with 98% original finish remaining and with sharp checkering. The gun has a 15 1/8" length of pull over a Kick-eez solid rubber pad and shows drops of 1 1/2" and 2 3/8". A nice, quick pointing little double ejectorgun. (18591-13) {MODERN} [Kendrell Gregware Collection]

Beretta S 687 Eell Diamond Pigeon Over Under Two Barrel Set Small Bore Shotgun

Lot #175 (Sale Order 175 of 699)

serial #N01818B, 20 ga. & 28 ga., 28" ventilated rib barrels with Beretta "mobilchoke" screw choke barrels and as-new bright excellent bores. This exceptional arm appears as-new, unfired. The barrels and forend irons retaining all their original factory blue with the highly engraved frame and sideplates with their original factory coin finish. The open flowing hand-chased foliate scroll mixes with floral decoration and has a very fine stippled matted accenting background. The sideplates feature both woodcock and pheasant scenes amidst mountainous and cornfield backdrops. The trigger retains all of its original gold plate and both barrels and forends are engraved in gold "1" and 2". The hand-chased engraving is signed by Beretta engraver Bottega Giovanelli on the right side of the triggerplate. The straight grip checkered Circassian walnut buttstock and both field style forends feature the finest AAA or exhibition-grade quality wood, also as-new, with rich hand rubbed oil in-the-wood finishes on all. The silver monogram plate along the toeline is unengraved and there is a 14 3/8" length of pull to the checkered walnut buttplate. The arm comes in its original blue Beretta hardcase with instruction manual, Beretta choke wrench/multitool, hang tag, Beretta warrantee certificate and nickeled 20 ga. Orvis snap caps. The included choke tubes are: 20 ga.; improved cylinder, modified and full and 28 ga.; improved cylinder, modified and full. A very lovely as-new, top-of-the-line Beretta over under shotgun featuring the early lovely and sought-after hand-chased engraving. (38638-18) {MODERN}

Custom Winchester Model 12 Pigeon Grade Trap Two Barrel Set Shotgun

Lot #176 (Sale Order 176 of 699)

serial #602878, 12 ga., 30" ventilated rib barrel choked full with a bright excellent bore and 30" ventilated rib barrel choked modified, also with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this lovely shotgun retain about 98-99% later, post-engraving blue, a couple very small areas showing very light remnants of some light pinprick pitting, they are very unobtrusive; the "Mod" marked set of barrels is toning to plum somewhat. The bolt and carrier show very nice engine turning which remains brilliant, the bolt with only light operational wear. The arm is exquisitely engraved in the factory 12-5 pattern with tight flowing scroll with background punch-dot shading on receiver and barrel supports, with pigeons on each of the magazine tube supports. The left and right of receiver feature game scenes with gold inlaid and chiseled pointers flushing grouse left, and mallards in-flight right. The checkered English walnut pistolgrip buttstock and extended semi beavertail-style forends rate excellent with all their original varnish, each is factory carved and checkered in the factory B-pattern. Both sets of barrels are appropriately numbered to the gun and the engraving work appears very much to be that of Pauline Muerrle, the consignor enjoyed having arms engraved by her, she doing a number of them over the years for him. The length of pull to the curved screen face Pachmayr ventilated recoil pad is 14 3/8".Both sets of barrels mount solidly and are equipped with target beads and the arm functions well mechanically. A lovely custom high-grade model 12 trap that is certain to turn heads on the field. (38585-52) {C&R}

Custom Winchester Model 1912 Pigeon Grade Trap Slide Action Shotgun Engraved by Pauline Muerrle

Lot #177 (Sale Order 177 of 699)

serial #Y2003853, 12 ga., 30" ventilated rib barrel choked full with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 99%, top-quality restored blue finish. The bolt body and carrier show vibrant engine turning with no discernible wear. The checkered walnut pistolgrip Monte Carlo buttstock and extended semi-beavertail style forend rate excellent to as-new. Both show stunning grain figure, the buttstock with blued steel pistolgrip cap and red ribbed Winchester ventilated recoil pad. The magazine extension/support features an engraved pigeon and the receiver has been masterfully engraved by former Winchester engraver Pauline Muerrle in the factory 12-4 pattern with loose open scroll and waterfowl right and dogs-on-point left. The barrel features the offset factory proofs denoting a factory ventilated rib, there is no discernible proof on the receiver. The gun comes with a small handwritten receipt from Pauline Muerrle to the consignor, mentioning the gun and final total for engraving, the serial number is penned in at the bottom of the note but by a different hand. The magazine tube tensioning spring at the magazine tube hanger is no longer present but these are an easy replacement. Overall an absolutely lovely, as-new, upgraded Winchester Model 12 Pigeon Grade Trap. (38585-38) {MODERN}

Rare Pre-War Winchester Pre '64 Model 70 Rifle

Lot #178 (Sale Order 178 of 699)

serial #53329, 250-3000 Savage, 24" barrel with a bright about excellent bore which shows a couple very minor pits or oxidation spots nearer the throat. The barreled action retains about 97% original blue, the loss is due to even fading and some very light high edge wear. The bolt body remains bright with only light operational wear and is correctly DC pencil-numbered to the gun on its underside, the handle drifting slightly to a darker gray-blue. The bottom metal shows a bit more wear with the floorplate retaining perhaps 95% original blue, the loss due to sharp edge wear at the carry point and the bow of the triggerguard now flaking to a lightly oxidized brown. The checkered walnut pistolgrip buttstock rates excellent as lightly refinished many years ago. The work is extremely well done and the borders of the checkering were likely very neatly chased. There is the beginning of a tiny crack to the rear of the upper "cloverleaf" tang and there are a couple small flakes or drying flecks at the buttplate. The factory front sight and hood are intact while the rear sight dovetail has been blanked in its boss, the receiver with a Lyman 48 receiver sight neatly in place; the stock was very neatly relieved for the sight base. The barrel stamping appears original in every respect with no metal disturbed in the area of the caliber marking, and the underside of the barrel also stamped "25-3.S" along with a 38 date. Overall a very nice prewar rifle in a very rare and desirable chambering that likely could still be taken to the range and enjoyed. (38638-27) {C&R}

Winchester Pre '64 Model 70 Bull Gun Bolt Action Target Rifle

Lot #179 (Sale Order 179 of 699)

serial #424256, 30-06, 28" bull barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barreled action retains 97-98% original blue, showing only some very light high edge wear on the receiver and perhaps some very sparsely scattered, very light handling marks on the barrel, one must really search for them to note them. The bolt body remains bright with light operational wear however the number has been neatly removed from its underside, the bolt handle and knob toning to a dull pewter gray. The bottom metal retains about 97% original blue as well with light high edge wear and small handling marks. The marksman style target stock rates very good plus to excellent with much original varnish and scattered minor dings and handling marks from the years, also showing the beginning of a 3/4" crack at the right to rear of the magazine box at the floorplate. There are steel target blocks installed in the factory holes on the barrel and receiver with a receiver sight adapter at the rear of the receiver, the stock has been slightly inletted for the extra length long-range sight slide (this area was factory relieved until 1947). The inletting could very well be factory done, it appears original in every respect and the finish around it matches the balance of the stock finish precisely. There is a quality handstop with sling swivel installed in the factory aluminum handstop rail in the forend and a quality trigger shoe is installed on the trigger. Overall a very nice and rare Model 70 Bull Gun still in an excellent state of condition. (38585-96) {C&R}

Browning Superposed Grade I Small Bore Over Under Shotgun

Lot #180 (Sale Order 180 of 699)

serial #576 F3, 28 ga., 26" ventilated rib barrels choked improved cylinder and modified with bright excellent bores. The barrels on this fine shotgun retain about 98% original blue, the loss is due to some very light muzzle wear and a few very sparsely scattered, very light handling marks here and there, they are very unobtrusive. The receiver, forend iron and long tang triggerguard retain 98 to perhaps 99% original blue with crisp grade I engraving; the trigger with nearly all its original gold plate, one tiny flake missing. The checkered round knob pistolgrip buttstock and forend rate very good plus with much original varnish and a small handful of light scattered dings and handling marks or scratches that come with a carefully hunted field-used arm. The original bone "Browning" buttplate is in place and the gold monogram plate along the toeline is neatly engraved "RFH"; there appears to be what may be a very tiny crack at the rear of the upper tang but it appears to be merely in the finish, not the wood. The gun locks up tightly with the top lever still well right of center and features single selective trigger, ejectors and non-automatic safety and seems to function well mechanically. Overall a really super 1963-manufactured small bore 28 ga. superposed that could still be hunted while maintaining solid investment potential. (38638-15) {C&R}

Browning Superposed Pigeon Grade Small Bore Over Under Shotgun

Lot #181 (Sale Order 181 of 699)

serial #720 F4, 28 ga., 28" barrels both choked a tight improved cylinder (both marked "**-" with the "-" stamping superimposed over an "s", the bores certainly not skeet choked however) and bright excellent bores. The barrels retain about 95-97% original blue, the loss due to some light muzzle wear, and some even fading and the sparsely scattered, very light handling mark here and there that comes from a hunted arm. The frame is a very nice French gray, tarnished pewter patina with lovely open flowing scroll and small pigeons in-flight both left and right. The trigger retains perhaps 30% original gold plate. There is acanthus leaf scroll along the top of the frame and the barrel bosses with chiseled oakleaves left and right of the top lever. The checkered round knob pistolgrip buttstock and field style forend rate very good to very good plus with sparsely scattered light handling marks and light crazing in the finish which adds to the attractive honesty of the arm. A 1" ventilated Pachmayr recoil pad has been installed for a 13 1/2" length of pull. The gun locks up tightly with the top lever just slightly left of center and features single selective trigger, non-automatic safety and ejectors. A nice small bore pigeon grade overall that one needn't be afraid to take afield, still in an extremely attractive state of condition. (38638-13) {C&R}

Scarce U.S. Model 1881 Trapdoor Forager Shotgun by Springfield Armory

Lot #182 (Sale Order 182 of 699)

serial #52, 20 Ga, 26" barrel with a fair bore that shows scattered pitting and oxidation. The metal surfaces are a dull gray patina with some scattered light pitting and a couple patches of heavier pitting on the lower tang. The walnut stock rates about very good with a strong 1881 inspector's cartouche, a strong circled "P", a couple chips, a few small cracks, a couple small spliced repairs on the forend, a few dings and handling marks. The lockplate has the correct three-line 1873 marking, the breechblock is properly marked "1881" and the triggerguard lacks a sling swivel. Only 1376 of these model shotguns were produced for the U.S. government, they were issued at a rate of 2 per company and used by hunters and scouts. The lock seems to function well but the forend screw be a later replacement. A solid example of a hard-to-find U.S. military shotgun. (208596-6) {ANTIQUE}

Rare Remington Model 11E Expert Grade Semi-Auto Shotgun

Lot #183 (Sale Order 183 of 699)

serial #142259, 12 ga., 28" plain matted top barrel choked full with a bright excellent bore.The metal surfaces retain about 90-92% original blue, actually appearing stronger under normal ambient light. The loss is due to some light operational wear on the barrel, spots of even fading and toning to pewter on the tangs, carry point of frame and bow of guard. The bolt and carrier are primarily a pewter patina with remnants of some very light oxidation staining. The checkered straight grip English walnut buttstock rates very good plus with lovely grain figure, the expected light dings and handling marks that come from the years, and nice antique crazing in the finish, the checkered hard rubber Remington UMC buttplate is intact and unmolested. The forend is perhaps a bit more tender showing a few more handling marks and the expected length-wise cracks that are often seen at the rear of the forends of the Model 11 and Auto-5 shotguns. The checkering remains strong and there is also nice antique crazing to the finish with 3 of the aforementioned cracks present at the rear of the forend, it still rating about very good overall. The arm features lovely open scroll with background punch-dot shading for nearly 6" on the barrel. The nice scroll continues on the receiver, magazine cap, tangs and bow of guard with this example being more elaborate than most Expert grades, as it features game scene vignettes left and right; most feature a left-side game panel with the right side merely having open scroll. There is a single very neatly drilled and tapped hole at the rear face of the receiver, it was very neatly done and is unobtrusive. This is a rare Model 11 Expert Grade with its extra engraving and straight grip, that clearly was used afield, but well-taken-care-of, worthy of any collection of Remington or engraved arms. (38662-1) {C&R}

Pennsylvania Fullstock Flintlock Sporting Musket with "United States" Lock by Samuel Zimmerman

Lot #184 (Sale Order 184 of 699)

About .45 cal, 42 1/2" part octagon part round barrel with turned medials at the point of transition and an oxidized smooth bore. This is a lovely and very honest Federal Period fullstock musket. The barrel is an overall soft deep brown patina, fading to a darker gray-brown in the protected areas, especially the centers of the flats. The front sight is a simple scant brass blade with the rear a flat-top shallow v-notch. "S. Zimmerman" has lightly and neatly signed the gun to the rear of the rear sight with some extremely light geometric flourishes before and after the signature. The sporting rifle-style Ketland & Co. lock is also a deep gray brown patina with scattered light oxidation and some light pitting. It features a swan neck cock, bridled frizzen and a lightly stepped rear with pronounced teat, marked "United/States" in arc to the rear of the hammer. These rifle-style locks were purchased about the same time many of the martial locks were obtained in the 1796 purchase from Ketland & Co., Philadelphia. The brass furniture has all tarnished slightly to a dull goldenrod patina and features brass nosecap with dual faceted thimbles and a faceted dovetail tailpipe. The triggerguard has nice faceted slightly dovetailed front and rear extensions with some light chiseling on the bow and a single rearward-curving spur.The crescent buttplate has a lightly faceted tang and there is a very simple toeplate as well, the sideplate screw washers are food chopper-style. The full-length curly maple stock rates about very good and appears largely unmolested with good edges, light wear from the years, what is likely some good original, or at least antique, varnish and the overall minor dings and handling marks one would expect from the years. There are the expected minor drying cracks and the sparsely scattered very light chips here and there, with an older repaired crack near the lockplate and the arm shows an exceptionally well-done, very old repair to a crack completely through the wrist which is extremely well camouflaged. There is no patchbox but there is a somewhat spartan squarish left-side cheek rest. There is an antique tiger-striped ramrod present and the gun seems to function well mechanically. Samuel Zimmerman, born in 1803, was active in Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County Pennsylvania from 1827-to perhaps his death in 1889 He no doubt used the lock as he had it on-hand or cannibalized it from an earlier gun or it was merely bought from "new old stock" sitting in a Pittsburgh gun part-sellers warehouse; either way it is at least contemporary to the gun by some 30 or so years. Overall this is a very attractive long musket from a somewhat prolific and well-thought-of maker from Western Pennsylvania. (38715-13) {ANTIQUE}

Rare Van Choate Bolt Action Rifle by Brown Manufacturing Company

Lot #185 (Sale Order 185 of 699)

serial #37, 45-70 Van Choate, 30" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel and bands retain 95% original blue with some light fading on barrel and flaking to brown on bands. The action retains 90% original case colors with some light fading and a few spots of oxidation staining. The lower tang and triggerguard retain a generous amount of their original case colors with scattered oxidation staining and fading to gray. The buttplate retains 85% original case colors with scattered fading to gray and some spots of light oxidation. The walnut stock rates very good plus as lightly cleaned with a tight 1" crack in front of buttplate, a tiny chip near buttplate, a few dings and scattered handling marks. This rifle features double triggers and there are two 1869 patent dates on the breechblock. An identical arm is pictured on pg. 317 of Claud E. Fuller's book The Breechloader in the Service where it is noted that this type of arm was tested in 1872 by the U.S. Ordnance Board alongside several other designs but this design was ultimately not adopted. This rifle remains in excellent condition overall and it will make a great addition to the advanced marital arms collection. [Former Bruce Stern Collection] (208624-33) {ANTIQUE}

Sharps Model 1874 Sporting Rifle Shipped to N. Curry & Co. San Francisco

Lot #186 (Sale Order 186 of 699)

serial #161214, 45-70 Govt (2 1/10), 30" octagon barrel with an about very good bore which shows strong rifling its full-length with some areas which are mostly bright but also with some scattered light pitting, more prominent nearer the throat which shows some more moderate pitting. The barrel is a pleasing smooth dark gray and deep plum brown patina with some light wear to pewter on some of the sharp edges and at the muzzle, also with a few spots of very widely scattered very light oxidation here or there; it is correctly numbered to the frame on its underside. In addition to the Bridgeport address it is indeed "Old Reliable" marked and features its silver blade Rocky Mountain front sight with a buckhorn and ladder-style rear. The frame and lockplate are a mix of silvery and gray case-hardened patina with some dull gray gunmetal beneath, some areas toning to a darker gray and plum patina; lever and triggerplate more the latter. The smooth walnut buttstock rates about very good with overall dings and handling marks from the years but retaining some good varnish, showing spots of worn grain from honest exposure to the elements and frontier use, with a couple of sparsely scattered more moderate dings. The forend shows a bit more use rating good plus to perhaps very good with more wear and a small 1 1/2" crack at its left leading edge. The gun locks up well with a bit of slack in the lever but functions very well mechanically, including the double set triggers. The included factory letter shows this rifle was included in August 2, 1879 correspondence from N. Curry & Co. in San Francisco to the Sharps Rifle Company, showing it in the inventory on-hand at the time, N. Curry sending monthly statements to Sharps showing inventory sold, inventory on hand, and of course including remittance for those items sold. The configuration is confirmed in the factory letter. Overall a very honest and perhaps even shootable, 1874 Sharps Sporting Rifle that clearly saw its time on the American frontier, shipped to this famous western retailer and outfitter of frontiersmen. (38681-4) {ANTIQUE}

U.S. Model 1863 Zouave Percussion Rifle by Remington

Lot #187 (Sale Order 187 of 699)

.58 Cal, 33" barrel with an excellent bore that shows some minor oxidation. The barrel retains 95% original blue with some scattered light freckling specks. The lock and hammer retain a generous amount of their original case colors with some light fading and freckling. The brass parts are a dull yellow patina with scattered oxidation staining. The walnut stock rates very good plus with an added varnish, two crisp inspector's cartouches, a repaired 5" sliver in the cleaning rod channel, the expected scattered dings and handling marks from the years. The lock and upper tang are both dated 1863, the hammer appears to function well and there is a spare nipple present inside the patchbox. A very fine example of these Remington Zouave rifles. (208695-2) {ANTIQUE}

U.S. M1 Garand Rifle by Harrington & Richardson

Lot #188 (Sale Order 188 of 699)

serial #5635894, 30-06, 24" 5-55 dated HRA barrel with a very good plus bore that shows some light frosting toward muzzle. The metal surfaces retain 97% arsenal parkerized finish with a few tiny impact marks on the front of the gas cylinder and some silvering on the exposed edges. The walnut stock rates very good with a crisp circled "P" firing proof, a partially faded DoD eagle cartouche, a small chip in the charging handle cutout, a few dings and handling marks. All parts appear to be correctly of H&R manufacture and a CMP gray hardcase is included. A nice correct example of these desirable post-war Garands. (208678-20) {C&R}

U.S. M1 Garand Rifle by Springfield Armory

Lot #189 (Sale Order 189 of 699)

serial #3457550, 30-06, 24" 1-45 dated Springfield barrel with a very good plus bore that shows some tiny light pits near muzzle. The floorplate and triggerguard retain 99% arsenal reapplied parkerized finish. The other parts retain 93% original parkerized finish, the loss mostly due to silvering on the gas cylinder and barrel. The walnut stock rates very good with a partially faded ordnance wheel, a partially faded "SA/NFR" cartouche, a strong circled "P" firing proof' a tight 1" hairline crack behind the receiver, a few dings and scattered handling marks. The front handguard is lighter in color than the stock and it shows some added oil finish. The parts appear to mostly correct with the "-18 SA" trigger housing possibly being a bit later. An original Milsco 1943 dated M1907 sling is included with this rifle. A very good example of a late World War Two Garand. (208678-17) {C&R}

Custom Winchester Model 12 Skeet Slide Action Shotgun Engraved by Pauline Muerrle

Lot #190 (Sale Order 190 of 699)

serial #1096560, 20 ga., 26" overall length plain barrel with factory Cutts compensator and a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this neatly upgraded shotgun retain about 98-99% combination of original and later, top-notch blue finish. The bolt body and carrier retain brilliant engine turning with no visible wear. The checkered American walnut pistolgrip buttstock and extended semi beavertail style forend rate excellent to as-new. The buttstock wood has been upgraded and is at least AAA and perhaps exhibition quality. The receiver has been neatly engraved left and right with a loose open flowing scroll and game scene vignettes in the factory 12-3 pattern by former Winchester engraver Pauline Muerrle. The gun is lovely and appears as-new, unfired. The Cutts Compensator shows the integral flared base at the barrel and there is no choke marking, clearly denoting a factory installed Cutts; the included choke is "spreader". Overall an excellent factory 20 bore skeet model with some very nice upgrades. (38585-129) {C&R}

Winchester Model 21 Skeet Double Ejectorgun Cased Two Barrel Set

Lot #191 (Sale Order 191 of 699)

serial #28949, 12ga., 30" ventilated rib barrels choked full and mod with bright excellent bores and 28" ventilated rib barrels choked skeet 1 and skeet 2 with bright excellent bores, showing perhaps a minor pit or two; the sporting barrels feature dual metal beads with the skeet barrel showing a red Bradley front and silver mid-rib bead. The barrels both retain about 98%-99% original blue finish with the chief loss being near the breech ends where there is some light rub wear and a few extremely light handling marks. The frame as well retains about 98% original blue, the chief loss being the high edges of the fences and some very superficial and light handling marks on the belly of the frame. The checkered walnut pistolgrip buttstock and beavertail style forend rate very good plus to near excellent with the expected minor handling marks that come from the years. The forend shows some minor flaking, a few vertical abrasions and one tiny chip at its nose. There is an silver monogram plate on the toeline engraved "R.H.O. Jr" and a leather faced ventilated recoil pad installed for a 14" length of pull with drops of 1 1/2" and 2 1/2". The gun comes in an Abercrombie and Fitch leather luggage case with original Model 21 instruction pamphlet, silver Abercrombie and Fitch oiler and snap caps, rosewood cleaning rod with jags, cleaning patches and solvent. The lid of the case is neatly embossed and black ink "R.H.O. Jr.". Further research, courtesy of Griffin & Howe Inc., shows receipt at Abercrombie and Fitch in September 1954 and a subsequent sale to Dr. Roy Hamilton Ott, Jr. in 1956 (Griffin & Howe can provide a letter verifying configuration and purchaser for a small fee).Dr. Ott was born in White Plains, NY in 1917 and became the senior resident doctor at Grasslands Hospital in Valhalla, NY. Dr. Ott's father-in-law was an avid quail hunter and accompanied president Dwight D Eisenhower on such hunts, it is not hard to imagine him taking his son-in-law on just such a hunt. Ott's father was an executive of the J.C. Penney Co, marrying J.C.'s sister. Features single selective trigger, ejectors and non-automatic safety. Factory records verify the configuration and indicate shipment in June of 1954 as a Skeet Grade with both sets of barrels. A lovely and versatile Model 21 set overall for the discerning sportsman and skeet shooter in a very fine state of condition. (former Stan Terhune Collection) (38612-32) {C&R}

U.S. Model 1911A1 Pistol by Remington Rand

Lot #192 (Sale Order 192 of 699)

serial #974443, 45 ACP, 5" Second World War-era Springfield Armory barrel with a mostly bright very good bore which shows scattered frosting nearly its full-length. The metal surfaces retain about 95-97% original dark gray-blue parkerized finish with remnants of scattered light oxidation, primarily on the frontstrap and the left side of slide. The checkered brown plastic Keyes Fibre Co. grips rate about excellent. The "FJA" and "P" firing proofs are very crisp and the right-side ordnance wheel is unmolested and still shows bright metal within its recess, the serial number as well shows no trace of parkerizing within its recesses. The left side of the arm has a light reassembly scratch below the slide stop and the beginnings of another slight "miss" on the left side of the slide. A single unmarked blued body magazine is included which rates about excellent. A very nice and very honest example overall, shipped in July 1943 in a shipment of 800 guns to Springfield Armory. (38638-3) {C&R}

Colt Single Action Army Frontier Six Shooter Revolver

Lot #193 (Sale Order 193 of 699)

serial #351255, 44-40, 4 3/4" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel and ejector rod housing retain about 97-98% original blue showing only some very light wear. The cylinder retains perhaps 95% original blue, showing more wear along the high edges, a bit more even fading and some light circumferential markings. The triggerguard retains about 97% original blue with wear on the bow of the guard and frontstrap, the butt showing wear along its rear edge and backstrap. The frame retains about 97% original color case-hardening which is quite vivid in spots and muting slightly in others while the loading gate has toned to a silvery case-hardened patina. The hammer shows very good color case-hardening with strong blue on the trigger. The checkered hard rubber Rampant Colt grips rate about excellent, they are un-numbered but their fit is excellent. The gun seems to function well mechanically and lockup is excellent. A really nice example of the roll-marked Frontier Six Shooter overall, manufactured in 1927. (38638-8) {C&R}

Rare Colt Officers Model Target Heavy Barrel Revolver

Lot #194 (Sale Order 194 of 699)

serial #656644, 32 Colt, 6" barrel with a bright excellent, likely unfired, bore. This is a lovely and very rare revolver. The metal surfaces retain about 98% original blue, the loss due to some very light muzzle wear, sharp edge wear along the leading edge of the cylinder and a few other scattered very light handling marks or superficial scratches here and there (most noticeable on the bow of the guard). The bright polished sides of the hammer remain brilliant with only a tiny bit of staining near the spur and there is some very light and vary sparse oxidation on the underside of the barrel; it would not warrant mention were it not for the fine condition of this revolver. The face of the cylinder shows no evidence of flash and the breech face of the barrel remains bright, there is the very ghost of a turn ring which does not even breech the blue. The checkered walnut grips with a silver Rampant Colt medallions rate excellent with a few very minor dings or handling marks along the sharp edges at the butt,, they are un-numbered but fit precisely. The revolver comes in its original purple-tone hinge-top box serial numbered to the gun on its underside with the Colt "Special Instructions" pamphlet on maintenance of the firearm. The box itself rates very good plus with some minor fraying on the corners, two of which were neatly repaired. These arms were purportedly purchased by the Massachusetts Department of Corrections, and this example was purchased when the department divested themselves of the arms. The bottom of the box shows an identical serial number penciled-in along with "Capt. Leeman" penciled directly beneath it. The arm features a correct end label and also has a "Target/Heavy Barrel/Partridge Sight" surcharge label intact. An extremely nice example overall which appears as though it may have spent some time hanging in a holster but certainly appears un-used or was extremely well maintained if it ever was. (38651-3) {C&R}

U.S. M1 Carbine by Winchester

Lot #195 (Sale Order 195 of 699)

serial #5577800, 30 Carbine, 18" Winchester barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 93% arsenal parkerized finish with scattered thinning and fading. The walnut stock rates very good with an added oil finish, a strong ordnance wheel on the right side, a faint "W" in the left sling cut, scattered light dings and handling marks. The parts all appear to be of Winchester or Winchester subcontractor manufacture. A single 15 round magazine made by Inland is included. A fine example of a correct Type II Winchester M1 Carbine overall. (208706-7) {C&R}

U.S. M1 Carbine by Quality Hardware

Lot #197 (Sale Order 196 of 699)

serial #4695667, 30 Carbine, 18" 12-43 dated barrel with a very good plus bore that shows some very light frosting. The metal surfaces are mostly a gray patina with scattered traces of original parkerizing and some light oxidation stain spots. The highwood stock rates very good as lightly cleaned with a strong ordnance wheel on the right side, a faint "Q-RMC" marking in the left sling cut, a few light dings and scattered handling marks. The buttplate appears to be a reparkerized later replacement, the recoil plate is correctly marked but has been arsenal reparkerized, the front is sight is marked "EU" but the remaining parts appear to be correctly of Quality Hardware or Quality Hardware subcontractor manufacture. No magazine is included but they are commonly available on the secondary market. A solid and mostly correct Quality Hardware carbine. (208678-10) {C&R}

Early U.S. M1 Carbine by Inland Division

Lot #198 (Sale Order 197 of 699)

serial #4887, 30 Carbine, 18" 7-42 dated Inland barrel with a near excellent bore that shows perhaps a couple small spots of light frosting. The metal surfaces are an overall silvery gray patina with some light oxidation staining on triggerguard. The I-cut highwood stock rates about very good with a repaired 4 1/2" crack in front of the magazine well, a tight 1" crack behind the triggerguard, a couple small repairs in front of magazine well, a strong circled "P" firing proof on the underside of pistolgrip, a strong "LA" marking in the left sling cut, a strong ordnance wheel in the left sling cut, a strong "IO" marking in the left sling cut, a few dings and scattered handling marks. The two-rivet handguard is marked "IO" and may be later than the receiver but the remaining parts appear to be correct and the consignor states that this is a restored gun. The magazine well is proud of the wood and no magazine is present. A solid example of a very early M1 Carbine. (208678-12) {C&R}

U.S. M1 Carbine by Winchester

Lot #199 (Sale Order 198 of 699)

serial #6545725, 30 Carbine, 18" Winchester barrel with an excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 98% dark gray arsenal parkerized finish with a couple light spots of oxidation and some scattered light silvering. The walnut stock rates very good with a crisp ordnance wheel, a strong "W" in the left sling cut, a couple light abrasions on the left side, scattered dings, dirt stains, light flaking and handling marks. The sear appears unmarked but all other parts appear to be correctly of Winchester or Winchester subcontractor manufacture. There is no magazine included with this carbine but they are widely available. An excellent condition carbine that appears to seen little if any use since release to the public. (208678-11) {C&R}

Colt Shooting Master Double Action Revolver belonging to William Umstattd, President of Timken Beari

Lot #200 (Sale Order 199 of 699)

serial #339094, 45 ACP, 6" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this lovely revolver retain about 98% original blue, the loss is due to some extremely light muzzle wear, a tiny bit of high edge wear, and the cylinder drifting slightly to a plum-tone. The bright-polished sides of the hammer show only the extremely lightest remnants of oxidation staining, the right side with one tiny spot which is slightly more moderate. The revolver is equipped with a Patridge front sight, square notch rear and checkered trigger and straps. The checkered walnut grips with silver Rampant Colt medallions rate very good plus to near excellent showing only some minor handling marks and wear along the sharp edges of their butts, they are stamp-numbered to the gun on the interior. The bottom of the butt has been very neatly pantograph engraved during the period of use: "Wm.E. Umstattd". William Umstattd came from very modest beginnings in Tennessee, eventually moving to Canton Ohio, as a boy he loved being outside, hunting, fishing, shooting even photography. In 1917 he enlisted in the Army and after a brief stint training soldiers he served in the U.S. Army's Ambulance Corps, seeing action in the Marne and the Argonne; for this service he was awarded the Chevalier of the Legion of Honor by the French Government. He joined Timken in 1919 and was picked by H. H. Timken as Executive Vice President in 1932 and became president of the firm two years later. From 1934 to 1959, under his leadership, the bearing manufacturer increased its sales from $22?million to $262?million. Umstattd was a very philanthropic man and was instrumental in bringing the national shrine and museum of the Professional Football Hall of Fame to Canton Ohio. This is an absolutely superb 45 ACP Shooting Master revolver, all the more interesting with its connection to this prominent American industrialist who rose to greatness from his very humble beginnings. A bio of Mr Umstattd and a large assortment of paperwork specifically relating to the Timken Co. is included. (38659-38) {C&R}

Colt Shooting Master Double Action Revolver

Lot #201 (Sale Order 200 of 699)

serial #342005, 38 Special, 6" barrel with a bright excellent bore. This superb Shooting Master appears to have seen no use since leaving Hartford in 1937. The metal surfaces retain about 98-99% original blue, with no appreciable loss but perhaps some extremely light muzzle silvering and some very light sharp edge wear. The bright-polished sides of the hammer are brilliant and unstained and a number of the screws show some very nice pale fire temper blue. Features Patridge front and square notch rear sights, checkered trigger and checkered front and back straps. The checkered walnut grips with silver Rampant Colt medallions rate excellent to as-new and are un-numbered. As-mentioned the gun appears unfired, the flash areas on the face of the cylinder immaculate, the firing pin bushing showing the tiniest silvering and forcing cone and breech face of barrel are still in-the-white. The arm comes in its original pebbled paper-covered box, numbered to the gun on the interior of the lid, with Colts "Special Instructions" pamphlet and the original test target, serial numbered to the gun. The box itself is somewhat tender with its lid detached, the lid itself with one of the end flaps detached, but the box is certainly not beyond reclamation. The paper covering on the top of the lid is perhaps 95% present, the Colt logo now being very light. Overall a very lovely pistol in an extremely fine state of condition with its original box present. (38659-42) {C&R}

Rare Factory Engraved Remington Smoot New Model No. 2 Revolver

Lot #202 (Sale Order 201 of 699)

serial #649, .30 RF, 2 3/4" ribbed octagon barrel with an oxidized bore. This lovely revolver features about 95% coverage of excellent quality flowing open scroll with background punch-dot shading and geometric borderline embellishments. The arm retains about 98% plus original nickel finish, the loss being some very sparse, very light oxidation staining which is a pewter gray and plum patina, it is confined primarily to the cylinder and is overall unobtrusive. The checkered hard rubber grips rate excellent with only the very lightest wear along the high edges, they are un-numbered and fit precisely. The arm functions properly mechanically. A very handsome, very seldom-encountered factory engraved Smoot revolver in an excellent state of condition. (38568-15) {ANTIQUE}

Rare Factory Engraved Remington Smoot New Model No. 1 Revolver

Lot #203 (Sale Order 202 of 699)

serial #1170, .30 RF, 2 7/8" ribbed octagon barrel with an oxidized bore. This lovely revolver features about 95% coverage of excellent quality flowing open scroll with background punch-dot shading and geometric borderline embellishments. The arm retains about 97% original nickel finish, the loss is some widely scattered, very light spots of oxidation which are a light gray or plum brown patina, overall very unobtrusive however, some may have resulted in very light pitting. The checkered hard rubber grips rate excellent with only the very lightest wear along the high edges of the butt, they are un-numbered and fit precisely. The arm seems to function properly mechanically, occasionally under-timing. A very lovely example overall, very seldom-encountered with the lovely factory engraving. (38568-14) {ANTIQUE}

Browning Hi-Power Renaissance Semi-Auto Pistol

Lot #204 (Sale Order 203 of 699)

serial #74C10821, 9mm, 4 5/8" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces show nice foliate scroll engraving, nearly full in coverage and the trigger retains all its original gold plate. The faux mother-of-pearl grips rate excellent with a couple minute blemishes barely noticeable and hardly worth mentioning if it wasn't for the quality of this firearm. Pistol is equipped with fixed sights, a spur style hammer and includes a single factory magazine and a lockable wood-grain vinyl presentation case with combination and a black felt covered foam lined interior. An excellent Renaissance Hi-Power pistol. (58585-4) {MODERN}

Scarce Colt New Service Target Model Double Action Revolver

Lot #205 (Sale Order 204 of 699)

serial #328063, 44 Russian & Special, 7 1/2" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 98 to near 99% original blue, the loss being the very slightest muzzle wear, a bit of sparse high edge wear, and a very tiny blemish on the edge of one of the cylinder flutes. The bright-polished sides of the hammer remain brilliant with only a bit of light staining on the right side and some light operational wear. Features an undercut Patridge style front sight and a square notch rear sight with checkered trigger and straps. The checkered walnut silver Rampant Colt medallion grips rate excellent to as-new and are stamp numbered to the gun on their interior. Although it shows some signs of being fired, the arm remains in remarkable condition and is one of only 500 chambered in 44 Special. Really a super example overall with solid investment potential. (38659-28) {C&R}

Colt New Service Double Action Revolver

Lot #206 (Sale Order 205 of 699)

serial #79478, 44-40 WCF, 5 1/2" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this nice high polished 44-40 retain about 97-98% original blue, the loss being some light wear near the muzzle, leading edge of cylinder and sharp edge wear. The bright-polished sides of the hammer remain brilliant with a couple very minor stains and there is a light turn ring on the cylinder, this example with the early flat latch. The diamond-checkered walnut grips with recessed silver Rampant Colt medallions rate about excellent showing only some very light handling marks, they are pencil-numbered to the gun on their interior. The gun times well and locks up perfectly. This is an excellent New Service in a seldom-encountered caliber and barrel length with some really lovely grips that while serving well as an investment, could still be enjoyed occasionally at the 50 yard bull. (38659-34) {C&R}

Interesting DWM Model 1906 Commercial Luger Pistol

Lot #207 (Sale Order 206 of 699)

serial #8425i, 30 Luger, 3 3/4" barrel with a bright near excellent bore showing just a hint of light frosting. The metal surfaces of this pistol retain about 82% factory blue evenly thinning throughout with moderate high edge wear, gripstraps worn to gray patina showing some light pinprick pitting, a few small dings, light freckling and handling marks. The small parts retain strong straw color with silvering and light freckling throughout. The toggle pin and grip screws show some faint fire blue while the sear spring and magazine release spring are quite brilliant with rich fire blue color. The un-numbered checkered walnut grips remain in near excellent condition showing just a few small dings, a couple tiny chips and handling marks. This is a very interesting commercial pistol with i-prefix on both the frame and on the matching barrel, the toggle is DWM-marked, the chamber is unmarked and manual safety is pushed up to reveal the "GESICHERT" mark. All of the remaining numbered parts are matching including the hold open, sideplate, takedown lever, manual safety and rear of toggle only. The firing pin is correctly un-grooved and there is a period "MADE IN GERMANY" stamp on the right side of the receiver. The pistol includes one un-numbered bright-bodied wood base magazine in good overall condition showing a thin crack at the rear of the base. This peculiar pistol has seen some honest use but is still a very nice example with a host of interesting features. (138050-337) {C&R}

DWM Model 1900 American Eagle Luger Pistol in the U.S. Trials Range

Lot #208 (Sale Order 207 of 699)

serial #6587, 30 Luger, 4 3/4" barrel with a good bore showing light oxidation and strong rifling throughout. The metal surfaces of this pistol retain about 88% older reapplied blue with gripstraps mostly toned to gray, high edge wear, some areas on the frame toning to plum and a few scattered pinprick pits. Most of the small parts have been blued with the trigger now a dark silvery color still showing some straw under bright light and the extractor a very pale straw color. The checkered walnut grips are un-numbered reproductions that do not quite fit the frame perfectly but remain in excellent condition. The grooved firing pin is un-numbered and the remaining serialized parts are matching. Despite the refinishing the DWM logo and Federal Eagle on the chamber are still very crisp and clear. One un-numbered wood base magazine with a reapplied blue finish is included. This pistol falls within the range of serial numbers reportedly tested by the U.S. military but unfortunately there is no way to definitively prove this exact pistol was one of those tested. Still a good example of these early Lugers that could make a more affordable addition to any collection. (138050-39) {C&R}

DWM Model 1906 American Eagle Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol

Lot #209 (Sale Order 208 of 699)

serial #48715, 30 Luger, 4 3/4" barrel with a mostly bright very good bore showing some light frosting, a few small spots of oxidation and strong rifling throughout. The metal surfaces of this pistol retain about 75% original and older reapplied blue, the sideplate and left side of the frame lightly dressed and blue reapplied. The remaining surfaces appear to be the original blue with sharp raised edges around the serial numbers along with moderate high edge wear, overall thinning to gray with light pitting along the length of the barrel and gripstraps, some tool marks near the sideplate and takedown lever, scattered freckling and handling marks. The small parts have mostly worn to gunmetal showing a few tiny pits, scattered freckling and still a healthy amount of straw color remaining on the trigger. The magazine release spring and toggle train pins also retain some faint fire blue. The checkered walnut grips remain in good overall condition, the left panel a little loose and un-numbered while the right panel is stamped only with a "5". There is a very small thin crack on the right panel above the grip screw and both panels show some small dings, tiny chips and handling marks throughout. The un-grooved firing pin is un-numbered, the few remaining numbered parts are matching and the front of the frame is marked "GERMANY". The pistol includes one bright-bodied wood base magazine numbered to the gun, the numbers are a little worn but visible overall. This Luger has seen a fair amount of use but is still a very solid example. (138050-321) {C&R}

U.S. Colt Third Model Dragoon?Percussion Revolver and Shoulder Stock

Lot #210 (Sale Order 209 of 699)

serial #16830, .44 cal, 7 1/2" part round barrel with an about very good bore which shows strong gain-twist rifling with scattered light oxidation and light pitting. The barrel is a pleasing tarnished pewter gray with scattered brown oxidation staining, also with near overall very light salt and pepper pitting. The muzzle shows some very nice holster wear and there are the expected scattered dings and handling marks from the years. The cylinder is a similar dull pewter with areas of light and moderate mottled pitting, the cylinder scene has been lost to the years but there are six partially intact hammer rest pins. The frame is a mottled smoky gray case-hardened patina with scattered pinprick pitting, one spot on its left side a bit more moderate, the patent and "U.S." markings remain strong however. The backstrap is a dull gray with scattered pitting and the triggerguard has toned to a brown mustard patina, with minor dings and handling marks from the years. The one piece walnut grip rates very good showing a light cleaning and a bit of added finish, with some small chips at the sharp corners. The left side cartouche is faint but visible and the right of grip shows a nicely-done repair to a full-length crack and a synthetic repair to the front right leading edge. The fit is very good and the only discernible number is a "0", being the last number at the top of the backstrap inletting. The arm functions mechanically, albeit with lockup a bit loose, with all matching numbers including the wedge. This example is factory cut for shoulder stock and the lugs are present on the frame. The included buttstock appears more contemporary than the gun but has a very nice antique look. The metal surfaces are a pleasing medium gray patina with a few light handling marks or scattered very light oxidation stains. The buttstock rates very good with good original varnish and lightly raised antique grain, showing some scattered light handling marks from the years. The bottom tang is numbered "18375 / 18376" with "Colts / Patent" on the top tang and "375 / 376 / U.S." on the top of the buttplate. There are some very minor gaps in the wood-to-metal fit and there are two very small cracks at the yoke cuts near the frame knuckle. The silver blade front sight on the revolver shows some wear from the years and the top of the barrel lug was cut for a folding leaf rear sight, as-is correct on these stocked pistols, the leafs are not present; the sighting notch atop the hammer nose appears to have chipped off and then been dressed (this may have been intentional given the rear sight fitted atop the barrel flat). A few of the screws show some light slot damage and one or two may be older replacements. A very pleasing example overall, in much nicer condition than normally encountered, with a rather pleasing contemporary stock. (38481-6,7){ANTIQUE}

Antique Colt First Model Dragoon Revolver Copy

Lot #211 (Sale Order 210 of 699)

Description Update (3/14/18): Light crack across backstrap that does not flex

serial #2016, .44 cal, 7 1/2" part round barrel with a fair bore which shows pitting its full-length. The metal surfaces are an overall dark dull gray tarnished pewter patina with some evidence of a light cleaning. They are overall lightly pitted, also with areas of moderate pitting and dark brown oxidation staining. The triggerguard and straps have toned to a pleasing dull goldenrod patina. The one piece walnut grip rates perhaps good showing an old light cleaning and is now under the metal around its periphery with no remnants of any markings. Numbers are matching on barrel, frame, triggerguard, backstrap, cylinder and wedge, no number can be discerned on the arbor. There are no remnants of a cylinder scene, nor does it appear as though one was ever present, and the barrel is skewed slightly to the left with a number of the screws showing some moderate slot damage. There is a "New York City" barrel address present, correctly reading from breech to muzzle, atop the barrel flat. While quite convincing, this is likely a quality European-made copy as there are many things that just "aren't quite Colt" about the various component parts and contours of the frame and straps in general. An interesting "example" piece for the budding or budget-minded Colt, martial or brevete collector. (38445-4) {ANTIQUE}

Rare Tranter Treble Action Revolver

Lot #212 (Sale Order 211 of 699)

serial #21080, 80 bore (.38 cal), 4 1/2" octagon barrel with a bright very good bore showing a few small spots of oxidation. The metal surfaces of this revolver are primarily a smooth gray patina with some strong remnants of bright blue primarily on the left side of the frame and lurking about in the more protected areas along with some light freckling and handling marks. The loading lever, trigger and hammer are mostly bright with some very light staining and freckling and some of the screw heads and base pin retention spring still retain some nice fire temper blue. The nipples and chambers are all extremely clean showing just a little verdigris staining. The metal surfaces are nicely engraved with fine flowing scrollwork and the one-piece checkered walnut grip remains in near excellent condition with sharp points, much of its original varnish, only a few minor handling marks and light staining. There are no retailer marks present on this particular example although many are known to have been shipped to the Confederacy. The revolver functions well in traditional single action with solid timing and lockup but unfortunately the secondary trigger mechanism will require some attention as it rotates the cylinder but does not cock the hammer. Included is a modern print-out with some information regarding the peculiarities of this design. Overall still a very nice example of these rare revolvers. (138562-4) {ANTIQUE}

Allen & Wheelock Dragoon Size Pepperbox Pistol

Lot #213 (Sale Order 212 of 699)

serial #41, .36 cal, 5 3/4" six barrel cluster with very good lightly oxidized bores. The barrel cluster shows some remnants of older reapplied blue mostly toned to a pleasing smooth dark gray patina with some scratches and spots of very small cleaned pinprick pitting. The cluster is marked only "ALLEN & WHEELOCK" which remains very crisp and visible. The remaining metal surfaces are a lightly cleaned gunmetal with scattered freckling, light oxidation staining, old pinprick pitting and the frame is embellished with typical light factory scrollwork. The smooth walnut grips are stamp-numbered to the gun and remain in very good overall condition with a healthy amount of varnish, some small chips, dings and abrasions near the right escutcheon. The barrel cluster is numbered to the frame and the mechanism still functions very well with excellent timing and lockup. Really a very fine example of these massive pepperbox pistols. (138562-1) {ANTIQUE}

Winchester Model 1895 Flatside Lever Action Rifle

Lot #214 (Sale Order 213 of 699)

serial #1427, 30-40 Krag, 28" barrel with a very good bore showing frosting and strong rifling throughout. The barrel on this early rifle has toned mostly to dark gray patina mingling with some faded original blue, areas worn to silver, scattered freckling and light staining. The action is mostly worn to gunmetal showing scratches, spots of light pitting, freckling and light staining. The top of the bolt retains some strong streaks of bright blue. The straight grip walnut buttstock and forend remain in good overall condition with little finish remaining, a tiny crack at the upper tang, a 1" sliver missing from the right side corner where it meets the frame, a few further small chips, dings and a vacant swivel hole behind the lower tang. The forend features an ebony wedge inlaid at the tip, there is a small crack on the right side above the inlay, a 1 1/2" sliver missing from the left edge and some further dings and dents. The rifle features sling swivels and is sighted with a later 1901-patented rear semi-buckhorn leaf sight, gold bead front sight and the rear of the bolt is fitted with a stud for threading in further sights. Included is a Cody research letter that shows this rifle as having had its serial number applied August 5, 1896, warehoused on August 17 and then finally shipped on August 19 as part of order 16277. This rifle is still a very good example of a super early 1895 and would be an excellent addition to any Winchester collection. (138602-4) {ANTIQUE}

Rare Winchester Model 1885 Thick Side High Wall Rifle

Lot #215 (Sale Order 214 of 699)

serial #1283, 40-60 WCF, 30" No. 3 weight octagon barrel with a very good to very good plus bore which is mostly bright with strong rifling but shows scattered light pitting as well. The barrel retains about 95% original blue, the loss due to some even fading and wear to pewter on the high edges and contact points. There is the expected sparsely scattered light handling mark here or there and a few spots of light oxidation staining, with the barrel showing some light tool marks on its left side of just ahead of the forend and its right side flat just beneath of the sight. The thick side high wall action retains about 97% original color case-hardening which is quite vivid in spots, also with some spots of light oxidation with a bit of light pitting at the top left of frame. The lever shows some generous color case-hardening at its root, the rear portion and lower tang primarily a mottled case-hardened and speckled brown patina. The straight grip walnut buttstock and forend rate very good plus to near excellent with only some light handling marks here and there and a very light bit of added finish but they are still overall proud of the metal. The original blade front sight is in place as is the Rocky Mountain rear sight and the arm is equipped with a single set trigger (currently does not function but it may be merely an adjustment). The 40-60 WCF was the flattest shooting "big rifle" cartridge of its day, this arm in may have been destined for somewhere in the American West. The included factory letter shows shipment in September 1886 and confirms the configuration however shows "plain trigger"; it is likely this is merely an error as this trigger certainly belongs with this tang. A super thick side high wall overall still in a lovely state of condition. (38224-1) {ANTIQUE}

Winchester Model 1892 Takedown Rifle

Lot #216 (Sale Order 215 of 699)

serial #54324, 44 WCF, 24" full octagon barrel with a bright near excellent bore showing just a few tiny pits scattered about. The metal surfaces of the barrel and magazine tube retain perhaps 60% original blue that is mostly toning to smooth dark brown patina throughout with high edge wear, scattered freckling, a few small dings and light scratches. The action retains about 30% original bright blue particularly strong on the underside protected areas and left side frame, the remainder has toned to gray-brown patina with light oxidation staining and a patch of old light pitting at the right side corner. The bolt retains some strong blue as well and the edges of the loading gate show some beautiful bright fire blue. The lever and hammer are mostly a silvery patina with light scattered freckling, oxidation staining and the lever in particular retaining bold case-hardened colors in the more protected areas. The nosecap is a relatively even mix of blue, gray and some streaks of old varnish while the crescent buttplate is mostly smooth gunmetal. The straight grip walnut buttstock and forend remain in very good condition with almost no finish remaining but displaying some nice wood grain along with a few scuffs at the toe, some light oil soaking, a few old chips at the edges and minor handling marks. The rifle is sighted with semi-buckhorn rear, silver blade front and the action cycles very smoothly. Overall a very nice early production 1892 takedown for the Winchester enthusiast. (138685-9) {ANTIQUE}

Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle

Lot #217 (Sale Order 216 of 699)

serial #140162, 38-56 WCF, 26" round barrel with full magazine and a very good bore that shows a few patches of pitting but strong rifling. The barrel and magazine tube retain 80% original blue with some light pitting on barrel near woodline, a few silvering spots, some light freckling and flaking to brown. The action retains 30-40% original blue with the balance being a dull gray patina, a few spots of light pitting and scattered oxidation stain spots. The plain walnut stocks rate very good retaining much original varnish with a small chip at heel, a repaired 1 1/2" crack adjacent to the aforementioned chip, scattered dings and handling marks. The rifle is equipped with a rubber shotgun butt, a sporting rear sight and a gold blade front sight. A Cody research request form is included that confirms the caliber and barrel type. It also lists a receival date of March 21st, 1907 and a shipment date of April 1st, 1907. A very good example of an 1886 Winchester rifle. (208602-3) {C&R}

Early Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle

Lot #218 (Sale Order 217 of 699)

serial #5438, 45-70, 26" round barrel with full magazine and a very good bore that shows scattered light pitting but strong rifling. The metal surfaces are mostly a dull gray patina with the barrel address remaining legible, a small dent on the magazine tube, scattered traces of original blue and oxidation staining. The plain walnut stocks rate very good plus with scattered dings and handling marks. The rifle is sighted with a leaf rear sight marked "1886" and a gold blade front sight. A Cody research request is included that confirms the barrel configuration and caliber. It also lists a receival date of June 25, 1887 and a shipment date of August 12th, 1887. An honest early 1886 in a desirable caliber. (208602-1) {ANTIQUE}

Winchester Model 1894 Special Order Lever Action Rifle

Lot #219 (Sale Order 218 of 699)

Description Update (3/14/18): A few spots of light pitting right side of barrel resulting from oxidation

serial #158856, 32 WS, 26" part round part octagon barrel with button magazine and a very good plus bore that shows some light frosting in the grooves. The barrel retains 85% original blue with some scratches, oxidation spots and flaking to brown. The action retains 70% original blue with scattered flaking to brown and oxidation spots. The plain walnut stock and forend rate very good plus with a few handling marks, light dings and scratches. The special order features are the half magazine and the part round part octagon barrel. The rifle is sighted with a "Climbin' Lyman" receiver mounted rear sight, a Winchester smokeless 32 WS rear sight and a Beach combination front sight. A factory letter is included with this rifle that confirms the barrel and magazine configuration. The letter lists a receival date of October 21st, 1902 and a shipment date of November 16th, 1902. A fine special order 1894 for your Winchester collection. (208618-4) {C&R}

Impressive Large Confederate Bowie Knife

Lot #220 (Sale Order 219 of 699)

This is a rather large, hand-made clip point Bowie, of classic Confederate style. The large curved clip-point blade is 15" overall length, 1 7/8" wide and hand forged with forging and hammer marks its full-length, also with the expected light oxidation and light pitting that come from the years and from a "fought" knife. The guard is very heavy and s-curved and is nearly 1/4" thick, it too is hand forged and is a lightly oxidized plum brown. The tang continues through the hardwood, likely live oak, handle and is riveted through a flat copper washer at the pommel. The handle itself rates very good and is smooth with minor dings and handling marks and two cracks left and right along its lower edge. There is oxidation staining leaching in from contact with the guard and it has loosened slightly from shrinkage over the years. The overall length of the arm is 20 1/2". Included is a hand-made and sewn scabbard which fits the arm very well, matching the contour of the blade perfectly. The leather is overall dried and is flaking lightly and moderately, with the tip worn through and with remnants of a hangar billet in place on its rear. The leather has shrunken over all from the years, the scabbard now appearing slightly "short" for the knife itself. This fine arm is pictured on page 244 of Confederate Bowie Knives

Interesting C Roby Bowie Knife with Etched Blade

Lot #221 (Sale Order 220 of 699)

This is a rather nice antique C. Roby Bowie with 9" clip point blade and the typical cast eaglehead pommel and grooved walnut handle. A very interesting Bowie, not maker-marked at all, but clearly Roby. This example has a more graceful ricasso and choil, rather than the more prominent ones seen on the common Roby Civil War Bowie knives. The guard as well is somewhat fancy and chiseled, a trait which we find common on these unusual etched-blade Roby's, they too, often having sculpted or more cutlery-style handles rather than the more commonly-encountered grooved walnut as we find here. The blade itself is a tarnished pewter patina and neatly etched with martial panoplies left and right, also with open foliate decoration. The reverse ricasso has two etched letters which appear to be "US", if comparing with ancient English Gothic, the bottom-most thin connector on the "U" is missing. The guard has a very neat scalloped edge, top and bottom, and shares the same open foliate scroll as the blade. The ferrule is typical Roby, brass with soldered seam along its lower edge, with turned walnut handle of 29 grooves, as-is correct. The pommel cap is of course the familiar cast-in-relief eaglehead with the very tip of the tang protruding, riveted through the top. The overall length is 13 1/2" and the knife remains in very good overall condition, the handle with a few minor dings and handling marks and the brass a nice ochre patina. Overall a very nice antique Roby, seldom encountered with the special etched blade. (38610-15)

Fine Colt Model 1849 Pocket Percussion Revolver

Lot #222 (Sale Order 221 of 699)

serial #187593, .31 cal, 6" octagon barrel with a mostly bright very good bore showing some scattered pinprick pitting and strong rifling throughout. This is a lovely little 1849 Pocket with desirable 6" barrel that retains perhaps 20% original bright blue with streaks flaking to brown-gray patina throughout the barrel with some small dings, fine pinprick pitting and particularly strong blue on the underside of the barrel in the more protected areas. The New York barrel address is crisp and clear and the cylinder has mostly worn to gunmetal with moderate freckling. The loading lever, frame and hammer retain bold case-hardened colors particularly on the left side of the frame and rear of the hammer along with some areas worn to gray, light oxidation staining and some minor pinprick pitting at the high edges of the frame. The triggerguard and backstrap retain perhaps 88% original silver plate worn to goldenrod brass at the high edges, base and straps; it has taken on a very pleasing dark tarnish overall. Many of the screw heads still retain some nice fire blue, the safety pins are largely intact and all of the markings and the cylinder scene are crisp and clear. The one-piece smooth walnut grip is ink-numbered to the gun and remains in excellent condition retaining most of its varnish with some minor flaking, small dings, dents and light handling marks. The gun functions very well with excellent timing and lockup and all of the serialized parts are matching including the wedge. Overall a very fine all-matching example, very honest and very pleasing. (138706-18) {ANTIQUE}

Colt Model 1862 Police Percussion Revolver

Lot #223 (Sale Order 222 of 699)

serial #550, .36 cal, 6 1/2" barrel with a bright very good plus bore showing a few spots of light pitting. The metal surfaces of this early revolver retain perhaps 10% original bright blue, quite strong on the underside of the barrel and in the cylinder flutes with scattered streaks of blue here and there, the remainder mostly toned to a pleasing mix of smooth grays and gunmetal with some small dings and light staining. The frame, hammer and loading lever have mostly toned to gray patina with scattered freckling, a couple tiny pits, light oxidation staining and some strong case-hardened colors remaining on the back of the hammer and protected areas of the loading lever. The iron backstrap and triggerguard retain over 90% silver plating with some minor flaking at the high edges and gripstraps, minor bubbling and a couple spots of tarnishing. Most of the screws show some light slot damage but also retain very nice fire blue and the Hartford address marking on the barrel is very clear along with the patent date on the cylinder. The one-piece smooth walnut grip is ink-numbered to the gun and remains in very good plus condition with a healthy amount of original varnish showing some light flaking at the high edges, a tiny crack at the base of the right side, light chips around the edges and some small dings. The cylinder is mismatched numbered 1056 with safety pins mostly intact and has no doubt been with the revolver for a long time as the wear is consistent throughout. The remaining parts are all matching including the wedge and the revolver functions very well with excellent timing and lockup. Really a very nice example of an early 1862 police revolver. (138690-2) {ANTIQUE}

U.S. Model 1911A1 Semi-Auto Pistol by Colt Issued to U.S.S. Pasadena

Lot #224 (Sale Order 223 of 699)

serial #1122676, 45 ACP, 5" High Standard barrel with an excellent bore. This gun appears to have been arsenal rebuilt. The metal surfaces of this 1943 production gun retain about 90% Parkerized finish with the grip frame worn to brown in addition to scattered light scratches, thinning finish in other areas, assembly marks and small dents on the rear of the slide. The slide has arsenal grade reapplied finish but the frame is original. The right grip panel is checkered "Coltwood" with a mold number on the inside, no internal ribs and large reinforcing rings around the screw hole. The left panel is also a "Coltwood" with internal ribs and large reinforcing rings. The right panel rates excellent but the left has a small check at the base extending into the screw hole. The mismatched slide is numbered 1123152 under the firing pin stop, the slide stop appears to be later commercial, but the remaining parts appear correct. Brigadier General Guy H. Drewry's inspection mark and the proof mark on the frame remain crisp but the cross cannons ordnance mark is struck off center and the slides marking are strong with a soft "pony". There are no arsenal rework marks on the gun but overall appears to be arsenal quality. A single unmarked magazine is included. According to the Springfield Research Service this pistol was issued to the U.S.M.C. on the U.S.S. Pasadena (CL-65) on February 11, 1948. The U.S.S. Pasadena was launched in December of 1943 and would see action in the Philippines, Iwo Jima and Okinawa campaigns to name a few. After the war it was present at the signing of the armistice in Tokyo bay, during the summer of 1948 the ship participated in a NROTC training cruise and was finally decommissioned in 1950. A fine old 1911A1 with an interesting history. (88658-213D33204) {C&R}

Colt Model 1902 Military Semi-Auto Pistol

Lot #225 (Sale Order 224 of 699)

serial #42867, 38 ACP, 6" barrel with a bright about excellent bore which shows just some very light frosting in the grooves nearer the throat.The metal surfaces retain about 95-97% original bright blue finish, the loss being primarily slide wear near muzzle and at sharp edges. There are sparsely scattered light handling marks here and there but most are unobtrusive. The hammer shows excellent color case-hardening with the bright polished surfaces of barrel at muzzle and chamber area still brilliant with only a sparse light stain or two. The checkered hard rubber Rampant Colt / Colt logo grips rate very good plus to excellent with only very minor wear. The arm comes with an original all-blued "Mil./Colt/Cal.38" marked magazine and seems to operate as-designed. The lanyard loop has faded to a silvery patina and there are some scratches present around the backstrap screw but these do not detract from the overall excellent condition of this pistol. A lovely 1920-made Model 1902 Military overall. (38681-1){C&R}

Colt Model 1911 Civilian Government Model Pistol

Lot #226 (Sale Order 225 of 699)

serial #C111814, 45 ACP, 5" barrel with an excellent bore. This post war 1919 made pistol remains in delightful condition. The metal surfaces retain about 97% original blue with the grip frame starting to show signs of thinning, high edge wear, plus several small areas of pitting on the frame and slide. The double diamond checkered walnut factory grips rate very good plus with scattered diamond point compression and handling wear. Markings remain crisp and the configuration appears correct for period of manufacture. This lovely commercial 1911 includes an unmarked two-tone period magazine with pinned flat base. This gun has enough condition to nicely compliment any collection. (8658-193D31128) {C&R}

Colt Model 1911 Civilian Government Model Pistol

Lot #227 (Sale Order 226 of 699)

serial #C93910, 45 ACP, 5" barrel with a lightly frosted bore. This 1917 produced pistol retains strong condition with about 90% original blue remaining. The flat mainspring housing has toned to pewter with the front strap showing signs of thinning. There is scattered and lightly cleaned oxidized pitting on the slide, high edge wear, scratches and assembly marks. The double diamond checkered walnut factory grips rate about very good with scattered lightly compressed diamond points and few odd handling marks. The address on the slide shows a number of broken letters with the "USA" being particularly light yet the Rampant Colt remains crisp with raised metal still visible from the strike. The pistol includes a factory two-tone magazine with pinned plain base that exhibits light peen marks at the base from an attempt to reset the pins. A solid wartime commercial Government Model pistol. (88638-2) {C&R}

Colt Woodsman Target Model Semi-Auto Pistol

Lot #228 (Sale Order 227 of 699)

serial #72696, 22 LR, 6 5/8" barrel with an excellent bore. This first series Woodsman remains in grand condition with about 98% of the original blue finish. There is slight high edge wear, a few fine scratches but most of the loss is to a series of light dings and scuffs on the top of the slide. The grips are a beautiful set of Lew Sanderson checkered walnut thumb rest wrap around extension grips with silver Colt medallions. The grips have the same style of checkering used by Mr. Sanderson and the back of the grips have the number "99" in the same font used by him. The pistol features a factory windage adjustable square notch rear sight and a later added unique unmarked aftermarket elevation adjustable front sight. The front sight has a pair of ivory inserts straddling a square notch that gives the illusion of a dark front sight blade (similar to the front sight used on the H&K VP70z pistol) that eliminates the problems with glare associated with normal blades. This lovely pistol includes a factory purple hinged box correctly end labeled and numbered to the gun. Also included are a factory magazine, sight adjustment tool (screwdriver), Colt Woodsman manual featuring a heavy stock printed red cover with fold out pamphlets, factory "Special Instructions" pamphlet and a reproduction "Shooting Suggestions" pamphlet. The box rates very good overall, the left flap is off but included and there is slight damage around the areas of the tear, the rest of the box remains in excellent condition. The manual shows light handling wear and there is a 2/3 length tear in the seam of the cover and shorter tears on two of the inner fold out pamphlets. A factory letter dated October 25, 1976 indicates this gun was shipped as described on March 28, 1930 to Stambaugh-Thompson Co., Youngstown, Ohio along with another pistol. A fine pistol with nice compliment of accessories and a lovely set of grips from one of the old masters. (88449-1) {C&R}

Colt Woodsman Target Model Semi-Auto Pistol

Lot #229 (Sale Order 228 of 699)

serial #117630, 22 LR, 6 5/8" barrel with an excellent bore. This lovely pistol retains about 99% original blue with light muzzle edge wear, a tiny area of pitting on the barrel and few scratches. The pistol is equipped with later added walnut elephant ear Colt grips with silver medallions. The grips rate near excellent overall with a few minor handling marks; a hole was added to the frontstrap to accommodate the front grip screw. The pistol features the standard factory windage adjustable rear sight and elevation adjustable Patridge front sight. The pistol includes a factory two-tone magazine marked "COLT WOODSMAN / CAL .22 LR". Also included is a factory letter dated June 9, 1994 and addressed to Major Robert J. Rayburn, Tacoma, Washington. This gun and four others were shipped on July 24, 1937 to Buhl Sons & Company, Detroit, Michigan, as described above. A quality addition to any Woodsman collection. (Former Bob Rayburn Collection) (88449-2) {C&R}

Colt Medium Frame Lightning Saddle Ring Carbine

Lot #230 (Sale Order 229 of 699)

serial #87486, 44-40 WCF, 20" barrel with a good to perhaps near very good bore which shows strong rifling but with scattered pitting, more prominent nearer the breech. The barrel and magazine tube are a mix of dark gray blue and plum patina with scattered oxidation staining with a bit of pinprick pitting at the muzzle, the balance of the metal overall smooth. The frame is primarily a pewter gray patina with the right side showing some trace blue in the protected areas, also showing light oxidation staining with the left side showing some light pitting, the Rampant Colt stamping still present but being somewhat light; the saddle ring is intact. The hammer retains some strong trace color case-hardening with light oxidation as well, the trigger with some good pale blue. The carbine style buttstock rates very good plus showing an old light cleaning but with the wood still mostly proud of the metal at the tangs, the buttplate proud at its toe. The two-piece forends rate very good plus and appear unmolested with the simple light bordering pattern normally seen. The original sights are intact, the sight base showing some very good pale fire temper blue. The gun functions well mechanically and there is an antique lanyard strap affixed to the saddle ring. Overall a very pleasing Lightning Saddle Ring Carbine with a great honest "been there done that" look. Manufactured 1900. (38605-1) {C&R}

U.S. Marked Colt Model 1902 Philippine Constabulary Double Action Revolver

Lot #231 (Sale Order 230 of 699)

serial #48079, 45 Colt, 6" barrel with an excellent bore. This lovely revolver retains strong condition with about 80% original blue, the grip frame starting to thin to purple and silvering on the knuckle. The barrel and ejector rod housing are worn to pewter on the sides, the rest having strong blue, interspersed with pitting, oxidation and light cleaning marks. The right side of the frame has cleaned light pitting with scattered scratches, the cylinder thinning to pewter and lightly pitted. As an interesting aside there is an area of cleaned fine pinprick pits on the cylinder that appears to be a fingerprint probably from blood protein or sweaty thumb. Strong Nitre blue remains on the trigger and hammer spur with light freckling and wear present. The checkered hard rubber factory grips rate good with a few areas of worn away diamond points in addition to handling marks. Any scratch numbers on the back of the grips are no longer legible but fit to frame is excellent. The lanyard loop is still present, the mechanism is operable but the half cock-notch no longer functions. There is a crisp "U.S." mark on the right side of the frame with the bottom of the "U" struck off center. Rinaldo Carr and John Thompson's inspector marks are present in the correct areas and remain crisp and the loading gate and cylinder are correctly numbered to the gun. A solid example for the Colt or martial collector. (88680-2) {C&R}

Browning Bar II Grade IV Semi-Auto Rifle

Lot #232 (Sale Order 231 of 699)

serial #332CS01845, 300 WSM, 23" barrel with an excellent bore. The action of this rifle is finished in a beautiful satin gray and features large floral scroll engraving executed in relief with a dark gray background and bears the Browning name in gold letters boldly on each side of frame. The lower right corner on the left side of the receiver is signed by the engraver ""B.ROMAINVILLE". The barrel retains about 98% original blue with a few tiny specks of light surface oxidation and a single area of extremely light pitting on the left side below the maker's marking. The checkered pistolgrip buttstock and forend are of highly figured European walnut and have a lovely satin oil finish. The stocks rate excellent and have a few very light handling marks. Rifle is equipped with standard open sights, with the front sight hood intact, and the action is factory drilled and tapped for scope mounts. A lovely high grade BAR Mark II rifle which is in excellent condition and comes in its original box which includes a single magazine, the manual and Certificate of Identity and Quality. (48612-39) {MODERN}

Browning Bar Grade IV Magnum Semi-Auto Rifle

Lot #233 (Sale Order 232 of 699)

serial #437RP02240, 300 Win Mag, 24" barrel with a bright, excellent bore. The satin gray receiver rates excellent and features lovely relief floral scroll engraving with large game scenes on either side depicting bull and cow moose in a marsh scene with mountainous background left and bull and cow elk running along edge of pasture on right side. The engraving is signed by factory engraver "J. Bague" on lower edge of left side. The barrel retains 98% original blue finish with a few areas of light handling wear. The trigger has all of its original gold plating. The checkered walnut forend and pistolgrip buttstock are highly figured and feature fancy carved borders along the edges of the checkering. The stocks rate excellent with only a few light handling marks. Rifle has no provisions for sights but is factory drilled and tapped for scope mounts. A single magazine is included. A very handsome and collectible Belgian made Browning rifle. (48612-21) {MODERN}

Winchester Grand European Express Over Under Double Rifle

Lot #234 (Sale Order 233 of 699)

serial #DRN01191E, 257 Roberts, 23 1/2" barrels with bright, excellent bores. Barrels retain about 98%-99% original blue that is toning to brown, with some minor scratching near the muzzles and some areas of very light specks of oxidation throughout. The coin finished frame rates excellent and features nicely executed, factory pattern scroll engraving depicting a boar on the left and a deer on the right. The American walnut Monte Carlo buttstock has a flared cheekpiece and features a capped checkered pistolgrip and the original red rubber rifle pad. The stock shows a nicely figured grain and rates near excellent with some minor dings and handling marks and has a moderate scuff on the left side of the cheekpiece and another at the comb. The forend rates near excellent as well with only a few minor scuffs and dings. A good wood man could easily improve the stocks to their original glory. The barrel has the original iron sights and the rib wears a set of EAW style quick detach pivot bases with 1" scope rings included. The gun comes in a nice green-baize lined canvas and leather Winchester case with key lock, the keys are included. A very nice over under Grand European that is chambered in a very desirable caliber. (48612-43) {MODERN}

Early Winchester Model 21 Boxlock Double Shotgun

Lot #235 (Sale Order 234 of 699)

serial #691, 12 ga., 28" barrels choked modified and full with bright excellent bores. The barrels retain about 95-97% original blue, the loss is due to some even fading, very light muzzle wear and light wear at the breeches. There are the occasional scattered light handling mark or scratch here and there but they are very unobtrusive and the barrel is equipped with dual ivory target beads. The frame retains about 97% original blue, the loss due to sharp edge wear and some even fading while the triggerguard has toned to a plum and gray-blue patina. The checkered walnut pistolgrip buttstock and splinter style forend rate very good with only minor handling marks and some light flaking on the right side of the butt. The length of pull to the solid 3/4" Winchester recoil pad is 13 1/2" with drops of 1 1/2" and 2 1/2". The pad could be fitted slightly better as it is proud around its periphery but is functional as-is. Features double triggers, automatic safety and extractors. The gun locks up well and seems to function properly mechanically. Overall an excellent candidate to be taken afield that still will maintain investment potential. (38612-27) {C&R}

Winchester Model 21 Two Barrel Set Shotgun

Lot #236 (Sale Order 235 of 699)

serial #1894, 12 ga., 30" barrels choked modified and full with bright very good plus bores which show sparsely scattered light pitting and 26" barrels choked improved cylinder and modified, with bright excellent bores. The 30 inch barrels retain perhaps 75-80% fading original gray-blue with loss at the muzzles and light pitting in two spots on the rib with some moderate to near heavy pitting above the chamber areas atop both left and right barrels for about 4". The short barrels retain perhaps 80% original blue, the loss due to muzzle wear, wear above the forend carry area, also with light pitting above the chambers. Both sets of barrels feature Bradley front beads. The frame retains perhaps 60% original blue with silvering on the sharp edges and fences, also with scattered light oxidation and some light pitting on the left fence and left lower portion of frame. The straight grip walnut buttstock rates very good plus, now devoid of finish, but with very nice grain figure. The length of pull to the 1" ventilated recoil pad is 14 1/8" with drops of 1 1/2" and 2 1/2"; there is a filler plug near the heel where there was no doubt once a compass installed. The splinter style forend rates about very good as well with much original varnish and minor dings and handling marks. The gun locks up well with both sets of barrels and seems to function well mechanically. Equipped with automatic safety, single selective trigger and extractors. Overall an excellent rainy day or duck marsh gun.(38638-39) {C&R}

Winchester Model 21 Double Ejectorgun

Lot #237 (Sale Order 236 of 699)

serial #25306, 12 ga., 30" barrels choked modified and full with bright excellent bores. The barrels retain about 80% original blue, the loss is due primarily to even fading and some light muzzle wear and wear in the carry area at the chambers. The frame retains about 90% later, excellent quality hot immersion blue. The checkered walnut capped pistolgrip buttstock and semi-beavertail style forend rate very good to very good plus showing only the minor dings and handling marks one would expect from the years. The length of pull to the ventilated recoil pad and 1/4" spacer is 14" with drops of 1 1/2" and 2 1/2". There has been a hard rubber pistolgrip cap with flying duck added at the bottom of the pistolgrip and the oval monogram plate along the toeline is engraved "SMS". The gun locks up well and seems to function properly mechanically with the top lever left of center. Features automatic safety, single selective trigger and ejectors. A very usable Winchester model 21 overall which should go back a afield this fall. (38638-38) {MODERN}

Browning Auto-5 Sweet Sixteen Semi-Auto Shotgun

Lot #238 (Sale Order 237 of 699)

serial #1S79926, 16 ga., 27 1/2" ventilated rib barrel choked modified with an excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this 1961 made Belgian manufactured sporting shotgun retain about 98-99% original blue with some light silvering at the muzzle and some very light edge wear and handling marks throughout. The trigger retains all its original gold plating. The receiver has the factory scroll and geometric border engraving and all the markings are crisp. The checkered walnut stocks have the more desirable reddish hue. The forearm rates excellent with possibly some light added finish and only a few light handling marks. The round knob pistolgrip buttstock rates more very good to near excellent and has some flaking and chipping to the lacquer, the heaviest chipping is located near the toe line on the right side. The buttstock is fitted with the factory hard rubber buttplate and has about a 14 1/4" length of pull. A wood magazine plug is included. An overall excellent condition example of these highly desired sporting shotguns that has only a few easily correctable blemishes. (48611-6) {C&R}

Browning Auto-5 Magnum Twenty Semi-Auto Shotgun

Lot #239 (Sale Order 238 of 699)

serial #69X36526, 20 ga., 27 1/2" ventilated rib barrel choked a light modified and with an excellent bore. This Belgian made sporting gun retains about 99% original blue with a single scratch atop the receiver and a few light handling marks throughout. The receiver bears the factory scroll and geometric line border engraving and all the markings are crisp. The trigger retains all of its original gold plating. The chestnut brown checkered walnut stocks rate near excellent and have light dings and handling marks throughout. The buttock features the squared pistolgrip and has a 14 1/4" length of pull to the original hard rubber buttplate. A magazine plug is included. An overall excellent example that was built in 1969. (48638-29) {MODERN}

Important Uniform Grouping and the Personal Effects of Brigadier General Thomas Norfleet Griffin

Lot #240 (Sale Order 239 of 699)

This is a very important grouping consisting of his uniform "Ike" jacket, regulation shirt, breeches and officers cap. All the items in this grouping came housed in his personal footlocker, with numerous stencilings and over-paintings on the exterior from being shipped to different places throughout its history. The included items are his riding boots, spurs, regulation dress shoes, desk name plaque, a commemorative tankard, hip flask, banners and numerous framed photographs among others. The uniform jacket is from the time period when he was a Lieutenant Colonel. The 99th Division's "checkerboard" is on his right sleeve, the left with the Fourth Infantry's insignia. The 393rd crossed rifles are on his lapels along with the 395th coat of arms on the epaulets. The left breast features his decoration and theater ribbons, all sewn in place: the CIB, the Silver Star with Oakleaf, Bronze Star with Two Oak leaves, Army Commendation Medal, Purple Heart, the American Defense Service Medal, the Asiatic Pacific Service Medal with Bronze Star, the American Campaign Metal, the European African Middle Eastern Service Medal with Two Bronze Stars, the World War II Victory Medal, the Army of Occupation Metal, Croix Du Guerre of France, and Army Presidential Unit Citation on his right breast. The left breast pocket holds his expert badge with rifle and carbine devices. Left shoulder has the Belgian Fourragere shoulder cord, of the Belgian Croix de Guerre. The jacket has a "J Huber Gehnhausen" label on the interior, no doubt custom-made for the then Lieutenant Colonel, it rates excellent overall and is intact with excellent stitching and no mothing. His regulation shirt and tie are in excellent condition as well, the Fourth Infantry Division's insignia on the left sleeve with the 99th's checkerboard on the right. His trousers feature a regulation web belt and buckle, as well rating excellent with no evidence of mothing or any other defect. His regulation officers cap is included as well, also in near excellent condition, the crown showing a very light amount of mothing but very very slight. The regulation "Roblee shoes for men" shoes appear basically new, the soles showing a little wear, (two pairs of regulation olive drab socks are included). The Peal & Co. riding boots are so-marked on the interior with the Royal Warrant, and are overall about very good showing the expected scuffs, creases and a bit of light flaking from the years. The trees are from the Peal & Co. London with bone ID plates affixed to the top of each, reading "Lt T.N. Griffin". The "Eglentine//England" spurs are nickel silver with square nubs and rate very good overall. The desk plate is nicely made of varnished pine stained walnut with "Brig GEN T.N. Griffin" in neat gold leaf bordered black. The hip flask is an Art Deco design from "Shadow Ardt" and is silver or silver plate and neatly engraved "Tommy" in its upper right corner, it shows a mild compression, the top shows evidence of being dropped a number of times, there is a small hole in the bottom as well. The commemorative tankard has "Major General Thomas N. Griffin" on the rear and "Kansas State College of Pittsburgh/1961/Co. B 12th Regiment" on the front. There are four images from other Generals, with personal dedications to Griffin, and in one case his wife, "

Marble's Model 1921 Game Getter Pistol

Lot #241 (Sale Order 240 of 699)

serial #12350, 22 S,L,LR over 44 GG / 410 bore, 18" barrels with mostly bright very good bores, the upper 22 barrel showing some light oxidation and strong rifling throughout. This Game Getter is in very nice overall condition retaining about 94% original blue showing some light high edge wear, a couple tiny pinprick pits at the high edges, scattered scratches, light freckling and some areas toning to gray patina. The hammer and trigger retain most of their bold case-hardened colors with just some very fine freckling here and there. The folding stock retains about 95% original nickel finish showing some light freckling, operational wear and a few areas worn to gray patina while the smooth walnut grips rate excellent with just a few small dings and light handling marks. The gun is sighted with integral gold bead front and standard triple combination rear. Barrel-to-frame fit is excellent and the gun seems to function very well. The gun includes its original brown leather holster with strap originally ordered with the gun. It remains in good overall condition showing moderate flaking, crackling, some small tears and handling marks. Really an excellent example overall including a scarcely seen original holster. (138638-1) {C&R}

Winchester Model 1892 Takedown Lever Action Rifle

Lot #242 (Sale Order 241 of 699)

serial #134505, 25-20 WCF, 24" round barrel with a mostly bright very good bore showing some scattered oxidation and strong rifling throughout. The barrel and full-length magazine tube retain about 92% original blue showing some high edge wear, scattered freckling, small dings, takedown operational wear along the magazine tube and some areas toning to gray-brown patina under bright light. The nosecap is mostly brown-gray patina and the action is a pleasing smooth gray overall with some scratches, small dings and bright blue still present forward of the trigger. The top of the bolt retains about 95% original blue with some light freckling and the extractor and loading gate still show some nice fire blue. The lever and hammer are toning to gray overall with some light oxidation staining, freckling and strong remnants of case-hardened colors. The crescent buttplate has mostly worn to gunmetal with some light pitting at the high edges and a number of the screws show some light slot damage. The smooth straight grip walnut buttstock and forend remain in near excellent condition with a small spot of filler behind the sling swivel stud, a tiny chip at the toe, a few small dings, scratches and handling marks. The sling swivel stud appears to be correct and is set 4" from the toe but the nosecap is plain with no provisions for a stud. The rifle is sighted with Lyman ivory bead front, semi-buckhorn rear and tang-mounted Lyman peep sight. Really a very fine example of an antique takedown 1892. (138581-7) {ANTIQUE}

Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle

Lot #243 (Sale Order 242 of 699)

serial #995622, 38 WCF, 24" round barrel with a bright excellent bore. This lovely rifle is an early Doug Turnbull soup-to-nuts refinish. The barrel and magazine tube retain 98% excellent quality blue with a few re-acquired light handling marks, a bit of muzzle wear and a light drag mark atop the barrel where a rear sight elevator once was. The bolt as well shows lovely blue with a bit of light oxidation or flaking in two spots. The receiver, hammer, and lever all show vibrant and beautiful restored color case-hardening, the right side of the receiver with a vertical scratch through half of its length which is small and very unobtrusive. The walnut buttstock and forend rate excellent as neatly refinished with some re-acquired minor dings and handling marks from the years. The rifle is sighted with a windgauge-adjustable Beach combination front sight, Lyman No.6 folding hunting rear and a Lyman No. 2A peepsight on the tang. There is wonderful raised metal around both Winchester proofs and around all of the digits of the serial numbers, just as when it left New Haven. We have often remarked in this office "what are these Turnbull restores gonna look like after 30 years?", this example must be scrutinized carefully to realize it is indeed a top-notch refinish, that after 30 more, may be impossible to tell from the real thing. A beautiful, very nearly as-new, Model 1892 lever action rifle that certainly could put some whitetails to bed without fear of damaging a five-figure rifle. (38684-2) {C&R}

Rare Persian Martini-Henry Style Single Shot Sporting Rifle

Lot #244 (Sale Order 243 of 699)

serial #2, 303 British, 29" octagon barrel with a very good plus bore which shows strong rifling but the very beginning of some light frosting within the grooves. The metal surfaces on this nice a Belgian-made and proved rifle retain about 97%, what is likely original, rust blue. The frame shows light open scroll and punch-dot embellishment with the left side neatly gold inlaid with the Lion of Persia and Sun motif of pre-1907 Persia-modern day Iran, the right side with wide open scroll. Light engraving continues on the bow of the guard with some geometric crosshatching on the short martini lever. The English or European walnut buttstock and forend rate very good plus with much original varnish, the expected very light dings and handling marks and nicely checkered wraparound patterns, the forend with a bone tip. The work is a flawlessly executed and very Holland & Holland-like. The arm features British-style open sling eyelets and the length of pull to the trapdoor smooth steel buttplate is 14 3/4". The rifle features a simple barleycorn-style front sight and has a two position rear sight with long-range ladder and elevator, and the top flat of the barrel is neatly matted its full-length. The face of the frame is numbered "2" as is the barrel and many small parts and "303" is stamped adjacent to it. The bottom barrel flat is "AB" and "LLH" stamped along with Belgian proofs, these are likely the craftsmen who manufactured both barrel and assembled the arm. No doubt an effort to curry the favor of British colonialism in the Persian Gulf region, the martini style action would've been popular in that area. The arm dates to 1907 or earlier, post-1907 the Persian Crest had a royal crown added above it. A very nicely-executed rifle overall, very classic British sporting, with an uncharacteristically good bore for the period, no doubt owned by a person of import, dignitary or perhaps even Royal Family member themselves. (38590-1) {C&R}

Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing RBL Double Ejectorgun

Lot #245 (Sale Order 244 of 699)

serial #RBL002820, 28 ga., 28" barrels choked skeet and improved cylinder with bright excellent bores. The engraved action shows setters in panel scenes on either side surrounded in scroll. The shotgun features gold washed single selective trigger, ejectors and an automatic safety. The condition is excellent with the barrels retaining 99% original blue. The action shows 99% vivid original color case hardened finish while the triggerguard and top lever retain virtually all of their original blue. The checkered pistolgrip buttstock and beavertail forend are of exhibition quality upgraded walnut and rate excellent plus with 98% original finish remaining and with nice sharp checkering. The shotgun comes in its original leather trimmed gold canvas covered luggage style case with proper label, oiler and snap caps. A beautiful little 28 bore double ejectorgun. (18582-24) {MODERN}

Arrieta Model 570 Sidelock Double Ejectorgun

Lot #246 (Sale Order 245 of 699)

serial #57-03-415-00, 28 ga. 2 3/4", 28" barrels with bright excellent bores choked skeet & skeet (.002" and .003"). This shotgun was custom ordered through Quality Arms in Houston in this specific configuration. The gun features cocking indicators, ejectors, sideclips, double triggers, rolled edge triggerguard, automatic safety, rounded knob 3/4 pistolgrip stock with upgraded "semi-exhibition" grade wood. The action features wonderful loose relief floral scroll engraving in full coverage. The gun was finished in 2000 and shows little use since. The barrels retain 99% strong original blue finish overall with with flat file cut rib. The action and locks show 99% original color case-hardened finish with engraving having a really wonderful appearance. The stocks are beautifully figured walnut and are beautifully crafted with sharp crisp dropper points, clean sharp checkering and they retain 99% of their original finish. The gun handles beautifully having a 14 3/4" length of pull and with drops of 1 1/4" and 2" and weighing just a tad over 6 lbs. The gun comes with its original order sheets from Quality Arms and well as the official Spanish proof certificate. A fabulous little double gun. (18582-26) {MODERN}

Inglis MK. I* High Power Semi Auto Pistol

Lot #247 (Sale Order 246 of 699)

serial #2CH4481, 9mm, 4 5/8" barrel with a very good plus bore that shows some minor frosting and a light pit. The metal surfaces retain 60-70% of an arsenal grade dark parkerized finish with some silvering on the exposed edges, scattered light pitting, with the largest area of pitting being on the slide, and some fading to gray. The checkered grips rate very good with scattered light dings and handling marks. This pistol includes an original 1944-dated shoulder stock that shows some light dings and handling marks. Also included is a Z.L. & T.Ltd 1945 dated holster that shows some light staining, a cleaning rod and a 13 round magazine that is marked "U" on the rear. These pistols were made on contract for the Chinese government and there is a small Century import marking on the front strap. A very good example of these interesting Canadian made High Power pistols. (208585-14) {C&R}

German C96 Semi-Auto Pistol by Mauser Oberndorf

Lot #248 (Sale Order 247 of 699)

serial #914293, 30 Mauser, 5 1/2" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this late M30 pistol retain about 94% original blue with some scattered scratches, small dings, high edge wear, a few tiny pinprick pits and gripstraps toning to gray. There are some more moderate dings and tool marks on either side near the wedge, rear frame, floorplate button and disassembly button. The bolt and hammer remain mostly bright with some light oxidation on the hammer and all of the markings are crisp and clear. The grooved walnut grips remain in very good plus condition with a few old small chips, dings and minor handling marks. A very nice overall example of these iconic pistols. (138620-28) {C&R}

Prussian-Marked German C96 Semi-Auto Pistol by Mauser Oberndorf

Lot #249 (Sale Order 248 of 699)

serial #81160, 9mm, 5 1/2" barrel with a bright very good plus bore showing a little light frosting throughout. The metal surfaces of this German military contract "Red 9" pistol retain about 88-90% original thinning blue with high edge wear, thinning to silver along the barrel and some small spots of light oxidation staining and tiny pinprick pitting, mostly limited to the high edges on the left side. The bolt and hammer also show some small spots of oxidation staining. The extractor, safety, trigger and sight elevator still retain a healthy amount of lovely bright fire temper blue. The grooved walnut grips are stamp-numbered to the gun and remain in very good condition with worn finish, a few scattered dings, dents and handling marks. The markings remain mostly crisp and clear with some letters and the serial number on the barrel flat poorly struck, the right side barrel flat is stamped with a German military acceptance mark and the front of the magazine well is stamped with a Prussian eagle. All visible serial numbers are matching and the pistol includes an original but non-matching (205) shoulder stock that remains in near excellent condition showing some light scratches, dings and handling marks. The stock still clips securely onto the pistol but its fit is quite loose overall. A very nice pistol overall that saw military service. (138620-27) {C&R}

U.S. Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless General Officers Pistol

Lot #250 (Sale Order 249 of 699)

Hammerless general officers pistol belonging to Maj. Gen. John Gleason Jr. serial #567429, 32 ACP, 3 3/4" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 98% original dark gray-blue parkerizing, the loss due to light sharp edge or contact point wear, also with scattered very light handling marks or abrasions, most of which do not breech the dark blue, affecting only the textured phosphate surface. All of the markings remain crisp including the "U.S. Property" marking and the ordnance wheel stamping showing bright metal within its recess, it is off-struck and only about half of the imprint is present. The checkered walnut grips with silver Rampant Colt medallions rate excellent. Included are two blued "Cal.32/Colt" marked magazines, both rating excellent, one floorplate stamping in large font the other in smaller. John Gleason Jr. enlisted in the Army in 1940 and was with the 33rd Infantry Division in the Pacific Theater in New Guinea and Luzon, becoming a Lieutenant Colonel by the end of the war. Post-war he remained active in the Army Reserve and was the Commander of the 85th Division, eventually retiring in 1973. From 1957-58 he was the National Commander of the American Legion and in 1961 was appointed Administrator of Veterans Affairs by Pres. John Kennedy, continuing under Lyndon Johnson. He was an alum of the University of Notre Dame and the Harvard University Business School and came from a background in banking. He would become the chairman of Chicago Helicopter Airways Inc, and from 1970-1976 he was actually the chairman of the Mercantile Bank of Chicago, sadly in 1977 he pled guilty to bank fraud charges and served 18 months in prison. Redeeming himself later in life however, Gleason became a Roman Catholic Deacon and served as the first lay chaplain at the Metropolitan Correctional Center and was chairman of the Board of Trustees of St. Francis Hospital in Evanston Illinois. Included with the arm are numerous pictures of Gleason, one with President Kennedy, one in experimental Sikorsky helicopter during his stint with CHA, one at the Parade of Champions at Soldiers Field where he is presenting a trophy drum as National Commander of the Legion to the Cabelleros of Hawthorne New Jersey and one where he is seated at a banquet with Defense Secretary Neil McElroy at the National Commanders Dinner (the negatives of these pictures are included). The included Colt factory letter shows a shipment to Springfield Armory in December 1944, the included Springfield Research Service letter shows issue to Major General Gleason in August 1967 and the arm is listed by serial number in both The Colt U.S. General Officers Pistol by Greeley and The Colt Pocket Hammerless Automatic Pistols II by Brunner. Also included is a small 1958 membership pin from the American Legion with Gleason's name on it. Gleason's Second World War service earned him the Silver Star, the Legion of Merit and three Bronze Stars. The slide is appropriately numbered to the frame and the gun functions well mechanically. Overall a very nice pistol belonging to a dedicated American and brave soldier, who briefly lost his way, but returned to the path of service to his fellow man later in life. (38668-01) {C&R}

U.S. Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless General Officers Pistol belonging to Maj. Gen. Bruce Easley J

Lot #251 (Sale Order 250 of 699)

serial #568456, 32 ACP, 3 3/4" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 98% original dark factory parkerized finish, the loss being some very light sharp edge and high point wear with a few extremely sparsely scattered, very light handling marks here or there. The principal markings including the "U.S. Property" marking remain sharp as does the left-side ordnance wheel marking which still remains bright within the stamped surfaces. The checkered walnut grips with silver Rampant Colt medallions rate excellent with only the lightest wear. Included are two blued "Cal .32/Colt" marked magazines. Bruce Easley was born in Ferron, Utah and was appointed to the U.S. Military Academy, graduating in 1929. Early in his career he was stationed in Hawaii and the Philippine Islands and was detailed to the adjutant Gen.'s Department in 1940, fully transferred to that branch in 1942, 90th Infantry Division, Camp Barkeley Texas.It was while at Barkeley that Easley realized the dire need for efficiency and speed in processing the raw recruits into soldiers. As in all things, merely drilling and training the men was only an infinitesimal part of that process

Rock Island Arsenal M-15 General Officers Model Pistol issued to Brigadier General Leo Golash

Lot #252 (Sale Order 251 of 699)

serial #GO2588, 45 ACP, 4" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 97% original arsenal blue with near overall very tiny scratches, handling marks or very light dings. The barrel retains all its high polish chrome plate with a slight bit of wear on the very rear edges of the trigger, with the bright-polished sides of the hammer remaining brilliant. The checkered walnut grips rate very good plus to near excellent with some minor light dings or flattening of a few of the points. The right grip shows the appropriate "Rock Island Arsenal" inlaid ordnance wheel cartouche but the left grip devoid of the ovoid silver-tone monogram plate normally seen there, one of the points being chipped, likely from removal of the plate. The pistol is arsenal fitted with high-profile sights, checkered frontstrap and six horizontal grooved arched mainspring housing; this example fitted with a lanyard loop. both sights have impact marks, apparently from being dropped and there is a small divot at right front of slide near the bushing. Government records will indicate that the pistol was issued in 1974 to Brig. Gen. Leo Golash.A rather storied and long-serving General who had a very interesting occurrence during the Second World War.Golash enlisted in the Army in June of 1941, entering basic training at Fort Lee, Virginia and attended Officer Candidate School at Fort Benning, Georgia. He was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant of Infantry, and assigned to the 71st Infantry Regiment, 44th Division at Ft. Lewis, Washington, serving with that Regiment from May 1943 to November 1944. While serving in Europe he was captured and was held as a prisoner of War in Germany and held at Oflag 64, until January of 1945, when he escaped and made his way through the Russian lines, eventually obtaining passage from Odessa, Ukraine, to Naples, Italy, where he was reunited with U.S. forces in March 1945. It was during this time that he earned the Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster, also receiving the Combat Infantry Badge, National Defense Service Medal and the WW II Victory Medal. Post-war Golash remained with the Army Reserve in Springfield, Mass., serving also in Korea and Vietnam, being promoted to Brigadier General in June 1974, when this pistol would have been issued to him. He was assigned as the Commanding General, 187th Separate Infantry Brigade, Boston, Mass. and received the Armed Forces Medal and the Reserve Forces Achievement Medal, eventually retiring to civilian life to become a representative of the Veterans Administration in Boston, Northampton, and Pittsfield, Mass. One unmarked seven-round magazine is included with the gun. An interesting and rather rare gun overall, clearly either used by the general himself or more likely relatives who used or carried it on their person. It would be a very simple matter to have a jeweler re-create the missing left-side plate and appropriately engrave it with the general's name and rank. (38658-205D33572) {MODERN}

DWM Model 1906 Commercial Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol

Lot #253 (Sale Order 252 of 699)

serial #48402, 30 Luger, 4 3/4" barrel with a mostly bright very good bore showing some patches of light oxidation toward the muzzle and strong rifling throughout. The metal surfaces of this pistol retain about 98% excellent quality restored blue showing some very light high edge wear, a few areas thinning at the rear of the frame, toning to plum under bright light and light handling marks. There are small areas scattered about that show evidence of polishing with some very fine pinprick pits still present underneath the finish in the more obscure areas but they do not detract much from the appearance of the pistol. The small parts retain very nice straw color also likely restored with some silvering of the high edges while the front sight, grip screws, toggle pins, sear spring and magazine release spring all retain wonderful rich fire blue. The checkered walnut grips are mismatched, the right panel numbered "68" and the left panel only stamped with a "0". The panels nevertheless fit the frame quite well and remain in near excellent condition showing just a few lightly chipped points and minor handling marks. The un-grooved firing pin is stamped with a small diamond-shaped proof but un-numbered, the few remaining serialized parts are all matching, there is no "GERMANY" stamp and the pistol includes one un-numbered bright-bodied wood base magazine in very good condition showing some light flaking and freckling along the body. Overall a very attractive, finely restored pistol that would make an excellent addition to any collection. (138050-127) {C&R}

DWM Model 1906 American Eagle Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol

Lot #254 (Sale Order 253 of 699)

serial #37357, 30 Luger, 4 3/4" barrel with a mostly bright very good bore showing some light frosting and strong rifling throughout. The metal surfaces of this pistol retain about 90% original blue with some high edge wear, some thinning to brown-gray patina along the barrel and gripstraps, scattered patches of very fine pinprick pitting and a few spots of light oxidation staining. The proof marks on the left side receiver are very soft but the finish around them still appears to be factory quality. The small parts have been refreshed at some point and are now a deep gold color showing some evidence of light cleaning and some minor freckling on the trigger face. The sear spring and magazine release spring retain vibrant fire blue and the Federal Eagle and DWM logo are still quite crisp. The checkered walnut grips are stamp-numbered to the gun and remain in very good condition showing some lightly compressed areas, light staining and some more prominent dings and dents on the right panel. The grip screws are replacements that do not fit flush with the frame and the front sight has been replaced with a period un-marked Marble's Sheard-style gold bead. The frame is marked "GERMANY", the un-grooved firing pin is un-numbered and the remaining serialized parts are matching. Included is one un-numbered bright-bodied wood base magazine in very good overall condition with lightly refinished base. Overall a very nice American Eagle Luger pistol. (138050-326) {C&R}

Lovely Paul Jaeger Custom Sako Pre-Forrester Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #255 (Sale Order 254 of 699)

serial #5885, 243 Win, 22" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this lovely rifle retain 99% maker polished blue with the engine turned bolt body and anti-bind bar being brilliant with only light operational wear. The rifle is stocked Monte Carlo style with a flared left side shadowline cheekpiece, in a nice piece of English walnut, with a blued steel pistolgrip cap and a checkered Niedner style buttplate, the stock rating very good plus to excellent with only some minor handling marks from being carefully hunted. The stock features a very nice bone forend tip and stylized wrap-around fleur-de-lis ribbon checkering patterns at forend and pistolgrip. The bottom metal features flawlessly-executed Germanic oak leaf scroll with background punch-dot shading in full coverage with a leaping white tail deer inlaid and chiseled in gold, all with fine gold wire borderline inlay. The pistolgrip cap as well has two arrowhead-shaped stippled panels flanking the screw and the QD sling swivels are gold plated. The arm is sighted with a soldered Williams sporting ramp front sight with a Sheard bead, no provision for rear (but would use a slip-on Sako wedge style rear sight). The receiver rings have been professionally drilled and tapped for scope mounting but also included are a pair of aluminum Sako 1" rings from Kesselring which fit the Sako factory wedge-shaped dovetails. The butt is appropriately stamped beneath the plate "FRV/58/12" signifying the rifle was built in December 1958 by Paul Jaeger's Master stocker Fritz R Voight and the arm features a 13 1/2" length of pull. Additionally included is a nice hand tooled cobra-style leather rifle sling which rates very good. A very fine Sako rifle overall, masterfully executed, in a very fine, light-recoiling Whitetail caliber. (38638-30) {C&R}

Weatherby Mark V Bolt Action Dangerous Game Rifle

Lot #256 (Sale Order 255 of 699)

serial #SB079270, 458 Win Mag, 26" barrel with accubrake muzzle brake and an excellent bore. This custom shop production rifle features a Tiger Stripe Products pattern digital desert camo vinyl wrap finish which has no visible signs of wear. The composite fiberglass stock has the same desert camo and rates as new with a factory Decelerator recoil pad. Rifle is equipped with express style sights, the front has the hood and the rear is adjustable. Ready for any dangerous game on any continent, rifle can be effectively used as is or paired with the right high quality optics for any situation. (48672-8) {MODERN}

Weatherby Mark V Deluxe Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #257 (Sale Order 256 of 699)

serial #PB008861, 460 WBY MAG, 28" barrel with accubrake muzzle brake and an excellent bore. This custom shop production rifle features a polished blue finish with about 99% plus remaining and has the factory engraved floorplate with banner that has "WEATHERBY CUSTOM" in center; the bolt knob is very neatly metal-checkered. The checkered walnut Monte Carlo stock rates very good and has some small dings throughout and there is some minor flaking at the rear of the comb. The stock features a rosewood forend tip and grip cap and has a solid Decelerator recoil pad. There are no provisions for sights, the receiver is factory tapped for mounts and awaits your choice of fine optics. A lovely "big bore" sporting rifle that would need very little cosmetic improvement to be 100% again. (48585-85) {MODERN}

Weatherby Mark V Deluxe Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #258 (Sale Order 257 of 699)

serial #SB026559, 416 WBY MAG, 28" barrel with accubrake and a bright, excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 99% plus polished blue with no visible signs of wear. The checkered walnut Monte Carlo Stock rates excellent and features a rosewood forend tip and grip cap and has a factory vented recoil pad. There are no provisions for sights but a Redfield one-piece base is mounted to the receiver and is awaiting your choice of fine optics. A classic rifle in a terrific large game caliber that is in excellent overall condition. (48585-59) {MODERN}

German Weatherby Mark V Crown Custom Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #259 (Sale Order 258 of 699)

serial #39117, .270 Wby. Mag., 24" barrel with a bright about excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 98% original blue with the receiver toning nicely to plum. The floorplate is engraved in a nice floral pattern and features an applied coat of arms with a stag's head emanating from a torse of color. The super fancy grade walnut pistolgrip Monte Carlo stock has custom #20 floral carvings on the grip, forend and on the left side behind the cheek rest with minor scratches on the left side above the triggerguard and crazing in the finish on the right side of the buttstock. The pistolgrip cap is of contrasting wood with diamond inlay and black and white border; the forend tip is also of contrasting wood with black and white border. There is a #30 inlay of a running gazelle on a black background on the right side of the buttstock. There are also #10b inlays on each side of the forearm and a #12c inlay with gold monogram plate containing the initials "HWG" under the forearm. Both the bolt and follower have been beautifully damascened and the bolt knob is checkered. There are no sights present but included is a Weatherby variable 2x to 7x scope with crosshair reticle and clear optics mounted with a set of Buehler two-piece scope bases and rings. This beautiful custom grade rifle is fitted with sling swivel studs and a Weatherby ventilated recoil pad which provides a length of pull of 13 1/2". Included is a Field Locker #53000 black plastic gun case with game scenes on each side. Overall a beautiful German made Weatherby Custom Rifle. (218659-62) {MODERN}

Rare Winchester Model 1894 Special Order Takedown Short Rifle

Lot #260 (Sale Order 259 of 699)

serial #63253, 30 WCF, 22" part octagon part round lightweight barrel with a bright very good plus bore with strong rifling but showing a very sparsely scattered very light pinprick pit here and there. The part octagon part round lightweight barrel retains perhaps 90-92% original blue, the loss is due to some even fading, muzzle wear and some light loss where there was light patches of oxidation which were steel wooled, to the right rear of the front sight. There are a few very sparsely scattered spots of very light surface oxidation but they are unobtrusive. The takedown boss is primarily a pewter and lightly oxidized brown patina with the nosecap showing only remnants of original blue and light oxidation and light pitting. The frame retains perhaps 85% original blue, the loss due to high edge wear and light fading with spots buffed to gray where there was light oxidation present, which was subsequently removed, likely with some manner of steel wool. As-mention there are a few sparsely scattered spots of light oxidation and a couple spots of light pitting. The hammer shows some vibrant color case-hardening while the lever shows generous trace color case-hardening at its root, the lever with some moderate oxidation and light pitting; the loading gate shows some nice purple-blue fire temper. The checkered walnut capped pistolgrip buttstock and forend rate very good with the expected minor dings and handling marks from the years, the buttstock with a drying crack through the highly figured wood from the top tang halfway down the right side of the stock. While the varnish has darkened with the years it still shows stunning grain and the hard rubber Winchester pistolgrip cap and checkered shotgun style butt are intact and undamaged. The forend shows shrinking front and rear with a gap at the takedown boss and perhaps a little bit more wear than the buttstock. The front sight is a Marbles ivory bead mounted in the factory ramp and the rear is the Winchester three leaf express sight. The left side of the lower tang is numbered "7424 RBOH" while the upper tang is neatly stamped "J.P.P.", the upper tang inletting in buttstock is matching numbered "7424 T". A lovely rifle in its day, still very respectable in overall appearance, the arm features nine special order features: deluxe, pistolgrip, shotgun butt, short magazine, takedown, short rifle, lightweight, part octagon part round, special rear sight. Overall a very rare special order rifle which is antique to boot. (38638-28) {ANTIQUE}

Colt Officers Model Target Double Action Revolver

Lot #261 (Sale Order 260 of 699)

serial #516452, 38 special, 7 1/2" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this second issue revolver retain about 97-98% original blue, the loss is due primarily to some light muzzle wear, sharp edge and bow of guard wear. The bright polished sides of the hammer show remnants of some very light oxidation staining, the face of the trigger very neatly checkered. This lovely revolver features a Patridge style front sight with a square notch rear. The checkered walnut grips with silver Rampant Colt medallions rate excellent to as-new, their fit is excellent and they are un-numbered. Overall a really very nice example of these attractive longer-barreled Officers Model Target revolvers. (38659-24) {C&R}

Colt Officers Model Match Double Action Revolver

Lot #262 (Sale Order 261 of 699)

serial #70475, 22 LR, 6" heavy barrel with a bright excellent, possibly unfired, bore. The metal surfaces on this fifth issue retain about 99% original blue, the loss is due to perhaps very light high edge wear and perhaps a bit of muzzle wear, one must really search to find a defect. The bright-polished sides of the hammer are brilliant as-is the flat-crowned barrel face, showing one very small spot of oxidation staining. The face of the cylinder exhibits no flash, there is only light wear on the firing pin bushing and the breech face of the barrel and forcing cone remain in-the-white. The revolver features Patridge style front sight with square notch rear. The fully checkered target style walnut grips with silver Rampant Colt medallions rate excellent to very nearly as-new, showing only some very tiny handling marks around the sharp edges of the butt, they are un-numbered and fit precisely. Included with the arm is a cardboard outer shipping carton with end label serial numbered to the gun, in about very good condition. Overall a very lovely example that appears to have seen little or no use. (38659-8) {C&R}

Colt Officers Model Match Heavy Barrel Double Action Revolver

Lot #263 (Sale Order 262 of 699)

serial #609379, 38 Special, 6" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 98% original blue, showing some light muzzle wear and a bit of high edge wear at the cylinder, the barrel toning to a slightly purple hue. There are remnants of some very sparsely scattered, extremely light oxidation on the barrel but the bright polished sides of the hammer remain brilliant with perhaps just a few light oxidation speckles. The checkered rosewood target Roper grips rate excellent. The arm is equipped with a red bead Kings reflector front sight and adjustable white outline King rear. A beautiful heavy barrel officers match which no doubt shoots as good as it looks, while maintaining solid investment potential. (38659-6) {C&R}

Whitney Morse Lever Action Sporting Rifle

Lot #264 (Sale Order 263 of 699)

Description Update (3/14/18): 5 1/2" sliver missing left side of forend

serial #471, 45-70, 28" octagon barrel with full magazine and a good plus bore that shows strong rifling its entire length but also with scattered pitting. The rifle features matching number on the barrel, frame buttstock and inside toe of buttplate. The top of the barrel has the standard G.W. Morse marking reading toward the muzzle and the top tang bears proper Burgess patent dates. The barrel and magazine retain a pleasing smooth even brown patina with the magazine being a little more gray. The action retains about 15% original blue with the balance flaked and the exposed metal showing a lovely smooth even brown patina. The plain walnut buttstock and forend rate very good having been very lightly cleaned and retaining a good deal of the original finish mixed with perhaps a little added light oil. The color and feel of the stock is excellent as is the wood-to-metal fit. The rifle is sighted with a German silver blade Rocky Mountain front and standard sporting rear sights. This is a very nice example of these early Whitney-produced lever action rifles. (18315-26LTS413) {ANTIQUE} [Lewis T. Steadman Collection]

Whitney Scharf Lever Action Sporting Rifle

Lot #265 (Sale Order 264 of 699)

serial #1827, 44-40, 26" octagon barrel with full magazine and a good plus bore that shows strong rifling its entire length along with scattered light pitting. These rifles are quite scarce and very rarely show special features, this 26" barrel is two inches longer than standard and highly unusual. The rifle has all matching numbers on frame, barrel, magazine, buttstock and on inside toe of buttplate and it remains in very honest condition. The top of the barrel shows standard address and the top tang of the action shows the typical patent markings. All markings remain clear and fully legible and all metal surfaces of rifle bear a rich, deep brown patina. Some of the high edges show some silvering coming through and there is even, extremely fine, pinprick pitting over many of the surfaces, The plain walnut buttstock and forend rate good plus to near very good with about 40% original varnish remaining with handling marks and initials "O B W" carved into the left side of the butt. The stocks fit very nicely and they also have a rather dark appearance with a repaired chip (using the original piece) at action on right side of tang and a small crack in the forend at action. The rifle is sighted with a German silver blade Rocky Mountain front and standard sporting rear. This is a nice honest example of these scarce, last rifles ever produced by Whitney. (18315-129LTS65) {ANTIQUE} [Lewis T. Steadman Collection]

Rare Factory Engraved Whitney Scharf Lever Action Rifle

Lot #266 (Sale Order 265 of 699)

serial #173, 38-40, 24" octagon barrel with full magazine and a good plus to near very good bore. This rifle features bold relief scroll engraving in full coverage on the action and also on the nosecap and buttplate. The barrel shows two border lines engraved around the breech. The engraving is very similar if not identical to other engraved Whitney Kennedy rifles in the Steadman collection. The top of the barrel shows no maker or caliber markings and the top tang of action is also free of any markings. The top flat of barrel does show an area of light cleaning which could account for the lack of markings, however the top tang has not been touched so we wonder if this rifle was never marked by the factory. The metal surfaces of the rifle show a lovely rich brown patina overall with silvering on the high edges and with a lighter gray-brown color where top flat was cleaned. Aside from that one area the gun appears completely honest and untouched. The rifle has matching numbers on exterior of lower tang, left side of upper tang, on side toe of buttplate and in end grain of buttstock beneath the buttplate. The nosecap screw is quite buggered and we are unable to check the numbers on the barrel but we feel very confident that this rifle is all original. The plain walnut buttstock and forend rate good plus with dark color and some original finish but also with some type of thin old brownish paint-like substance added to the buttstock in areas - this is not filler, it is some type of paint. The rifle is sighted with what looks to have been a Rocky Mountain front with the blade reshaped so it no longer extends beyond the base and a standard sporting rear. The Whitney Scharf was the last rifle produced by Whitney before they were bought out by Winchester and production ceased. There are accounts that Eli Whitney was looking for a buyer even before that as he was looking to retire. An embellished Whitney Scharf is extremely rare, according to Mr. Steadman's notes, this is the only one known. (18315-134LTS227) {ANTIQUE}

Scarce Whitney Kennedy Small Caliber Saddle Ring Carbine

Lot #267 (Sale Order 266 of 699)

serial #K142, 38-40, 20" round barrel with full magazine and a fair bore which shows even pitting and oxidation but rifling is still visible throughout. The carbine features a full loop lever, the top of the barrel is marked with the two-line Whitney Kennedy address and the top tang of stock shows the later style patent marking. The carbine is very honest with a pleasing even brown patina overall with some very light patches of light surface oxidation present. The plain walnut buttstock and forend rate near very good with light handling marks overall. The right side of the forend has a sliver missing which begins at the action and tapers very gently until it reaches the top of the stock at about 2" back from the barrel band. The top surface has been softened and this is actually quite subtle in appearance and has been this way since the period of use. The carbine is sighted with a carbine style stud front sight and two leaf folding rear carbine style sight of the period. Overall a nice honest Whitney Kennedy saddle gun. (18315-89LTS153) {ANTIQUE} [Lewis T. Steadman Collection]

Whitney Kennedy Large Caliber Sporting Rifle

Lot #268 (Sale Order 267 of 699)

Description Update (3/14/18): 2 1/2" crack behind lower tang and chip at toe

serial #122, 45-60, 28" round barrel with full magazine and a bright excellent bore. This is an early rifle with the scarce combination of a round barrel and "S" shaped lever. The barrel shows the Whitneyville address with "KENNEDY" in block letters, the second style patent dates on top tang and the caliber designation still has the C.F. suffix. The rifle has matching numbers on the frame, barrel, magazine, buttstock and on inside toe of buttplate. The condition is quite nice with the barrel and magazine retaining about 70% evenly thinning original blue finish overall. The action shows about 25% bright original blue finish with the balance flaked and with the flaked areas showing a smooth brown patina. The figured walnut buttstock and forend rate very good with 90% original finish remaining. There is a repaired chip (about 3/4" x 2") on the right side of the tang at action. The repair is not complete, the new walnut is in place but the finish has not been added. This is not a perfect repair as the replacement walnut is a bit shy of the metal. If this repair were complete and properly executed it would greatly improve this otherwise very nice rifle. The rifle is sighted with a German silver blade Rocky Mountain front sight and standard open sporting rear. A very nice Whitney Kennedy rifle. (18315-73LTS55) {ANTIQUE} [Lewis T. Steadman Collection]

Marlin Model 1881 Lightweight Lever Action Rifle

Lot #269 (Sale Order 268 of 699)

Description Update (3/14/18): A couple small cracks rear right of forend

serial #14791, 38-55, 24" octagon barrel with full magazine and a bright excellent bore. This is a nice rifle. The barrel and magazine retain about 70% evenly thinning original blue finish which is blending evenly with a smooth brown patina. The action shows about 80% evenly thinning original blue finish overall just beginning to blend with a pleasing smooth brown patina. The hammer and lever show lots of original color case-hardened finish which has softened but has a lovely appearance. The plain walnut buttstock and forend rate about very good with about 70% original finish remaining and with some peeling. The rifle is sighted with a beaded blade front, standard open sporting rear and a Marlin's Improved graduated peepsight mounted in very neatly added period holes. This sight was likely added when this rifle was brand new, it is the correct sight had it been ordered this way from Marlin. A really nice example of these desirable lightweight lever action Marlin rifles. (18315-45LTS180) {ANTIQUE} [Lewis T. Steadman Collection]

U.S. M1 Carbine by Inland Division with M3 Mount

Lot #270 (Sale Order 269 of 699)

serial #5127000, 30 Carbine, 18" undated Inland barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 98% gray arsenal parkerized finish with some light silvering and a couple tiny specks of oxidation staining on barrel. The walnut stock rates very good plus with a partially faded ordnance wheel on right side of butt, a partially faded "IO" marking in the left sling cut, a few dings and scattered handling marks. The bolt, hammer and trigger housing are all of Inland manufacture, the four-rivet handguard appears to be a replacement and the other parts appear to be unmarked. There is an original M3 mount present that is marked "HUD" on the left side and it shows scattered oxidation staining. Also included are a milled adjustable rear sight, an original tan canvas sling and a four-rivet handguard are all included. No magazine is present but they are commonly available. A fine example of an M1 Carbine that will make a good candidate to restore to M3 configuration. There are original M-3 components listed at lot 428 of this catalog.(208678-15) {C&R}

Rare U.S. T3 Carbine by Winchester

Lot #271 (Sale Order 270 of 699)

serial #1216, 30 Carbine, 18" undated Winchester barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 98% gray arsenal parkerized and blue finishes with some light silvering on barrel and rear of receiver. The M2 style stock rates near excellent with some handling marks and a few dings on the nose from band removal. There is a circled Winchester proof on the barrel and the gun appears to be otherwise unmarked. The bolt is operating sluggishly but it, the operating slide and trigger parts all are of Winchester manufacture. The safety is the rotating type and the front band is a type III style with the bayonet lug. The T3 carbine program was an attempt to create a night vision carbine, both Inland and Winchester made models of the T3. The receiver appears to have been forged as a T3 receiver as there are no lines that indicate the bases were silver soldered on. A white canvas sling and a 15 round magazine coded "SW" are included with this carbine. Winchester produced only 1108 T3 carbines before the contract was cancelled making this carbine a great find for the U.S. military collector. A very nice example of a rare and important M1 Carbine variation. (208659-63) {C&R}

U.S. M1 Carbine by Winchester

Lot #272 (Sale Order 271 of 699)

serial #6599225, 30 Carbine, 18" Winchester barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 98% of a dark gray arsenal parkerized finish with scattered light silvering and some cosmoline residue. The walnut stock rates very good with a strong ordnance wheel, a partially faded "W" in the left sling cut, a couple dings, scattered light flaking, dirt staining and handling marks. The sear is unmarked but the remaining parts appear to be correctly of Winchester or Winchester subcontractor manufacture. No magazine is present but they are widely available. An excellent condition carbine that appears to have seen little use since release to the public. (208678-9) {C&R}

U.S. M1 Carbine by Underwood

Lot #273 (Sale Order 272 of 699)

serial #1358918, 30 Carbine, 18" 11-42 dated Underwood barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 97% of a later gray arsenal parkerized finish with a tiny spot of parkerized-over pitting behind rear sight, some fading on the front band, silvering on the recoil plate and charging handle. The I-cut highwood stock rates very good with a partially faded boxed "UEF/GHD" cartouche on the right side, a faint "RMC" marking in the left sling cut, a strong circled "P" on the underside of pistolgrip, a couple tiny light chips, the beginnings of a small crack on the right of the charging handle and a few handling marks. The sear is unmarked but all the other parts appear to be correct for the time of manufacture. There is no magazine present but a tan canvas GI sling is included. A very good example of an early Underwood carbine. (208678-3) {C&R}

U.S. M1 Carbine by Inland Division

Lot #274 (Sale Order 273 of 699)

serial #396022, 30 Carbine 18" 5-43 dated Inland barrel with an excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 85% arsenal parkerized finish with a spot of oxidation staining on the receiver and scattered fading along the barreled action. The high wood walnut stock rates very good plus with an armory oil finish, a partially faded ordnance wheel, a partially faded "IO" in the left sling cut, a strong circled "P" firing proof on the underside of pistolgrip, the beginnings of a small chip behind triggerguard, a small added hole in the left sling cut,a few dings and handling marks. The rear sight and recoil plate are unmarked but the remaining parts appear to be correctly of Inland or Inland subcontractor manufacture. The right side of the magazine well is proud of the wood and there is no bandkeeper or magazine present. A fine example of a World War Two M1 Carbine. (208678-13) {C&R}

Colt Shooting Master Double Action Revolver

Lot #275 (Sale Order 274 of 699)

serial #339274, 38 Special, 6" barrel with a bright excellent, likely unfired, bore. The metal surfaces retain about 98% plus original blue, there being a very tiny bit of muzzle loss and a whisper of silvering on the sharp edges of the frame, the cylinder with a small handful of very light spots of oxidation and one spot of light pinprick pitting near a cylinder stop cut. The bright-polished sides of the hammer are brilliant and unstained, showing tiny operational drag marks. The revolver features a bead style front and shallow u-notch rear sights, checkered trigger and checkered front and back straps. The checkered walnut grips with silver Rampant Colt medallions rate excellent to as-new and are stamp-numbered to the gun on their interior. The flash areas on the face of the cylinder are clean, the firing pin bushing shows no drag mark and both forcing cone and breech face of barrel are still in-the-white, it is highly likely this gun has not been fired since leaving the blue dome. Really a superb 38 Shooting Master overall which appears to have been factory fired-only. (38659-41) {C&R}

Colt New Service Double Action Revolver

Lot #276 (Sale Order 275 of 699)

serial #339179, 45 Colt, 5 1/2" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this beautiful revolver retain about 99% plus original blue, the only discernible wear being some very slight sharp edge wear on parts of the frame and edges of a couple of the cylinder flutes. The bright-polished sides of the hammer remain brilliant with some very light water spotting near the spur, the color case-hardening on the lanyard loop is bright and vivid. The checkered walnut grips with silver Rampant Colt medallions rate excellent to as-new, they are un-numbered and fit precisely. This exceptional revolver comes in its original purple-tone, hinge-top box serial numbered to the gun on its underside. The box itself rates about excellent with only some very minor edge wear and a partial end label. This is a lovely Colt revolver that, while showing evidence of having been fired, could certainly pass for un-fired in its extremely wonderful state of condition. (38659-27) {C&R}

Colt New Service Double Action Revolver

Lot #277 (Sale Order 276 of 699)

serial #321379, 45 colt, 7 1/2" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this super revolver retain about 98% original blue, there being some very light muzzle wear, light sharp edge wear with some light wear on the cylinder. There are the very sparsely scattered handling marks here and there and very sparsely scattered spots of extremely light pinprick oxidation scattered about, more prominent along the backstrap. The bright-polished sides of the hammer remain brilliant with only some very light oxidation staining, and some very light operational wear on the trigger, this example with early flat cylinder latch. The checkered hard rubber Colt logo grips rate excellent and are scratch-numbered to the gun on their interior. The right side root of the triggerguard is stamped with the Colt "&", indicating factory service of some kind, the blue finish is absolutely as-new factory, so some other modification or repair was performed. The firing pin bushing retains all its original blue, there is no appreciable flash evident at the front of the cylinder and the forcing cone and breech of barrel remain in-the-white. An absolutely super example overall, very impressive with the long barrel length. (38659-46) {C&R}

Colt New Service Double Action Revolver

Lot #278 (Sale Order 277 of 699)

serial #346566, .357 Magnum, 5" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 95-97% factory Colt blue with a bit of leading edge of the frame and sharp edge of cylinder wear with the backstrap toning to a plum brown. The bright-polished sides of the hammer are mostly brilliant with a bit of very light staining in the area of the spur, the face of the trigger neatly checkered. The checkered walnut grips with silver Rampant Colt medallions rate about excellent showing a few very minor dings or handling marks. The lanyard loop hole has been very neatly factory filled. The frame, cylinder and barrel all show Colt three-digit service assembly numbers, and the gun was extremely neatly factory refinished, all markings and edges remaining crisp. Overall a very nice .357 Magnum that should serve well as an investment but that still be enjoyed occasionally at the range. (38659-52) {C&R}

Colt New Service Double Action Revolver

Lot #279 (Sale Order 278 of 699)

serial #341258, 38 Special, 6" barrel with a bright excellent, likely unfired, bore. The metal surfaces retain about 98% original blue, the loss is due to a small spot on the right side of the frame about the size of a small Q-tip head, where some contaminant has removed a spot of bluing, a very small spot of pitting on the left side of the barrel and some very very light muzzle wear. The bright polished sides of the hammer remain brilliant with only the very slightest oxidation staining on the right side and there is the ghost of a turn ring which does not even breech the blue. The checkered walnut grips with silver Rampant Colt medallions rate excellent to as-new, they are stamp-numbered to the gun on their interior. The firing pin bushing shows absolutely no wear, there is scant evidence of any firing on the cylinder face and the forcing cone is still in-the-white showing a bit of hardened oil. Really a super example overall of a smaller bore, big frame New Service. (38659-51) {C&R}

Colt New Service Double Action Revolver

Lot #280 (Sale Order 279 of 699)

serial #331666, 38 WCF, 7 1/2" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this big revolver retain about 92 to near 95% original blue, the loss due to high edge and contact point wear, muzzle wear, fading to plum on the straps and sparsely scattered extremely light oxidation. There is a spot of this oxidation at the Rampant Colt on the sideplate, the stamping slightly light to begin with. The bright-polished sides of the hammer show some light oxidation staining, primarily in the area of the spur, the trigger nicely checkered, the lanyard loop with fading blue. The checkered hard rubber Colt logo grips rate very good plus with some minor compressed points, they are scratch-numbered to a different gun but fit perfectly. Gun times and locks up properly. A very nice New Service overall which appears to have had more carry wear than actual firing usage. (38659-32) {C&R}

Exceptional Contemporary Fullstock New Hampshire Flintlock Sporting Rifle by David Fuller

Lot #281 (Sale Order 280 of 699)

.50, 42" octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore. The lightly swamped barrel is an overall very pleasing warm plum brown patina with very light fading to pewter on the sharp edges. It features thick brass blade front sight with flat-top square notch rear and is signed "D*Fuller" in script between rear sight and tang. The Ketland-style lock features a bridled frizzen and a light step at its rear with a swan neck cock. There is a brass nosecap, faceted ramrod thimbles and tailpipe and dovetailed triggerguard with faceted bow and single curving spur. The wide buttplate features a faceted tang and there is a nice toeplate with inletted engraved flourish of scroll at its front. The rear release patchbox features a pierced floral head and is lightly engraved, there is a squarish unadorned sideplate. The curly maple stock rates excellent to as-new with island carving around the lockplate and the left stock flat. A light incised rib runs the full-length of the ramrod channel with light incised carving at the rear. There is an additional light rib along the toeline with island carving around the point of comb which drapes gracefully at left and right of wrist with graceful forward curling carved flourishes of scroll. The cheekpiece is square-bottom with a lovely relief scroll and incise accenting carving to its rear and an eight-pointed silver star inlaid on the cheekpiece. There is an oval silver monogram plate atop the wrist, engraved with a cursive script "L" and the arm is equipped with a single trigger and is mechanically functional. David Fuller of Concord New Hampshire built this rifle roughly 30 years ago with close guidance from craftsman Larry Mrock; this was his third such rifle and is in the JP Beck style and exhibits exceptional quality of craftsmanship. A beautiful flintlock rifle overall whether destined for the mantel or the November woods. (38706-1) {ANTIQUE}

Special Order Winchester Model 1895 Take Down Lever Action Rifle

Lot #282 (Sale Order 281 of 699)

serial #73267, 30-03 Springfield, 24" round barrel with a bright about excellent bore. The barrel retains about 97% original blue the loss is due primarily to some light fading and muzzle wear along with a handful of light handling marks and some very sparse very light oxidation scattered about the surface; the take down boss has faded to a gray patina. The receiver has flaked to a plum and pewter patina with some generous trace original blue on the rebated section while the lever and magazine box retain perhaps 95% original blue; the hammer shows some very good color case-hardening. The straight grip walnut buttstock and forend rate very good to very good plus with much original varnish but with the expected minor dings and handling marks that come from a field used arm. The checkered hard rubber shotgun butt rates very good plus as well with a tiny chip missing at its toe which has not affected the wood. The mechanism is somewhat sluggish, likely due to hardened oil. A very attractive, and somewhat rare in this caliber, special order takedown shotgun butt Model 1895 Winchester. (38624-23) {C&R}

Custom Engraved Winchester Model 12 Trap Slide Action Shotgun

Lot #283 (Sale Order 282 of 699)

serial #1767805, 12 ga., 30" factory ventilated rib barrel choked full with a bright excellent bore.The metal surfaces retain about 98% excellent quality post-engraving blue, the loss due to light operational wear only. The carrier shows a lovely engine turning, as does the bolt, the bolt with light operational wear. As-mentioned, the ventilated rib is factory and shows the correct offset proofs on both barrel and receiver, the rib equipped with target beads. The checkered walnut capped pistolgrip trap style buttstock rates very good plus showing some lovely grain figure as well as light crackling of the high-gloss finish. A 1 1/4" Kick-Eez Sorbothane recoil pad has been professionally fitted for a 14" length of pull. The extended semi beavertail style forend rates very good plus with only minor dings and handling marks showing some very light wear. The arm has been beautifully embellished with loose flowing, intertwining open scroll with background punch-dot accenting and game scenes. The barrel shows 6" of engraving left and right emanating from the breech forward, the barrel support boss neatly engraved as well. The receiver and bow of the guard shows the same excellent open intertwining scroll with some nice banknote filigree around the serial number area. The left and right have chiseled engraved silver inlays of dogs on point and flushing grouse and pheasants, both amidst a woodland backdrop, very loosely following the factory No 5 pattern. The quality of engraving is excellent and is oddly un-signed. Barrel mounts solidly to the receiver and the gun seems to function well. Overall this is a really super Model 12 Trap with just some lovely scroll and endearing game scenes. (38693-2) {C&R}

Marlin Model 1889 Lever Action Rifle

Lot #284 (Sale Order 283 of 699)

serial #42651, 44-40 WCF, 28" octagon barrel with a bright otherwise excellent bore which shows a couple very sparsely scattered light pits. The barrel and magazine tube retaining about 95- 97% original blue, the loss due to even fading, toning to pewter on the sharp edges and the very sparsely scattered light handling marks here or there from the years, more prevalent on the magazine tube; the nosecap retains some strong original blue. The receiver retains perhaps 80% original blue the balance flaking to a pleasing tarnished pewter patina. There is some strong color case-hardening on the sides of the lever, especially at its root, the radii more of a pewter patina, the hammer with some very good case-hardening. The loading gate retains some pale fire blue as does the locking block with some strong case-hardening remnants on the buttplate. The straight grip walnut buttstock and forend rate very good with strong original varnish and the light dings and handling marks that come from the years, the buttstock showing drying cracks left and right near the toe. The original silver blade Rocky Mountain front sight is intact as is the sporting semi-buckhorn rear. A few of the screw slots show some minor slot damage. A very attractive 44-40 rifle overall still in a very fine state of condition. (38624-27) {ANTIQUE}

British Magazine Sporting Rifle

Lot #285 (Sale Order 284 of 699)

serial #2779, 270 Win, 23" barrel with a bright excellent bore. Metal surfaces on the barreled action retain about 99% top quality hot immersion blue. The bolt body is fully blued, the bolt handle features lovely five-panel checkering and the extractor is bright with remnants of some light burnishing which is repeated on the spring of the boltstop. The receiver rings show light foliate engraving, the right side of the front ring reading "Made in England", the left side is marked "Calibre 270 Win". The gun looks very much like a Westley Richards offering, with the barrel being replaced in 1987 (the underside is so dated). The floorplate features loose foliate engraving with a scroll riband which also reads "Calibre 270 Win", there is minor geometric engraving bordering the guard which is numbered "2779". The bottom metal has been brush chrome plated there are a few minor scratches on the bow of the guard.The gun is stocked in a very nice grade of English walnut, Monte Carlo style with a flared shadowline cheekpiece. The pistolgrip cap appears to be hard rubber and there is a nice leather covered 1" recoil pad at the butt for a 14 1/2" length of pull. Both the grip and forend feature nice borderless wrap-around fleur-di-lis checkered panels and there is a nice engraved magnum crossbolt. The stock rates near excellent overall showing only a handful of minor dings and usage marks. Features sporting style bolt shroud and an adjustable trigger with side safety. The gun includes EAW steel scope bases and 30 mm rings. The follower and action races have been honed bright and the bolt slides like butter. This is really a lovely and exceedingly well done bolt action sporting rifle which really appears to be Westley Richards, although lacking the original barrel we cannot say with certainty. (38612-3) {MODERN}

Ithaca Model 4-E Single Barrel Trap Shotgun

Lot #286 (Sale Order 285 of 699)

serial #259950T, 12 ga., 34" ventilated rib barrel choked full with a bright very good plus bore which shows some remnants of light pitting nearer the forcing cone. The barrel retains about 90% fading original gray-blue, the loss due primarily to even fading and light muzzle wear, also with some sparsely scattered remnants of light oxidation staining; the rib features dual ivory target beads. The frame retains about 75% original color case-hardening, the balance a pewter gray and silvery case-hardened patina. The quality of the grade 4 scroll is exceptional, showing tight swirls and nice open flourishes. The typical dogs-on-point are left and right with a flying duck on the belly of the frame, the bow of the guard with a woodcock. The checkered capped pistolgrip buttstock rates very good showing some lovely grain figure, retaining excellent original varnish and with the expected minor dings and handling marks that come from the years. There is an un-engraved silver shield-shaped monogram plate along the toeline and the length of pull to the 1 1/4" Sorbothane Kick-Eez recoil pad is 14 1/2" with drops of 1 1/2" and 1 7/8". The semi beavertail forend is in a similar state of condition with good original varnish and light handling marks with its ebony forend tip intact; there is a 3/4" crack left and right at the rear near the iron. The gun seems to lock up well and is on-face with the top lever drifting just left of center. A nice 4-E overall that really should be back at the traps. (38587-9) {C&R}

Ithaca Model 4-E Knick Single Barrel Trap Shotgun

Lot #287 (Sale Order 286 of 699)

serial #404574, 12 ga., 32" ventilated rib barrel choked full with a bright excellent bore. The barrel retains about 98 to near 99% later, excellent quality rust blue, the rib with dual target beads. The grade 4 engraved frame is a pewter gray patina and shows the familiar Indian right with standing trap shooter left. The checkered capped pistolgrip walnut stock and the semi beavertail style forend rate excellent, as lightly refinished many years ago, the butt with a Pachmayr curved face smooth trap pad giving a 14 3/8" length of pull and with drops of 1 1/2" and 1 7/8". There have been added panels on the stock's cheeks with light scroll and background stippling, to-each there has been a small gamebird applied, a silver pheasant right and a gold pheasant left. The forend features a similar embellishment, with nice background stippling and an applied silver pointer. There is an oval monogram plate along the toeline engraved with a coat of arms which features two lions passant on the shield and a third atop a torse of color, each holding crosses in the right paw. The gun locks up tight and seems to operate well mechanically, there is the very ghost of light between the standing breech and the breech face. (38612-25) {C&R}

NRA Sales U.S. Model 1903 Rifle by Springfield Armory

Lot #288 (Sale Order 287 of 699)

serial #616604, 24" 10-15 dated Springfield Armory barrel with a bright very good bore which shows softening toward the throat. The barrel has faded primarily to a plum brown with some very good blue remaining on the bands, the receiver retaining about 98% original nice mottled oil quenched case-hardening. The bolt body and extractor show moderate operational wear with the handle toned primarily to a dark gray-plum patina. The bolt shroud still shows some very good oil quenched case-hardening, the bottom metal has faded to a mix of fading blue-gray and plum. The front extension of the bottom metal is stamped with the "(ordnance bomb)/NRA" stamping. The straight grip walnut buttstock and handguard rate very good plus showing much original varnish and a 1 1/2" crack at the rear of the tang, with a strong "JFC" left-side cartouche, there are only remnants of the firing proof, however the number "13" is stamped to the rear of the triggerguard. Overall a very nice example of an NRA Sales rifle that clearly saw quite a bit of use. As a low-numbered Springfield this is offered only for the student of arms and no thought should be given to firing the rifle. (38638-35) {C&R}

U.S. Model 1903 Bolt Action Rifle by Springfield Armory with Trench Magazine

Lot #289 (Sale Order 288 of 699)

serial #307080, 30-06, 24" 2-19 dated Avis barrel with a very good bore that shows some scattered frosting. The metal surfaces retain 95% arsenal parkerized finish with some light pitting on triggerguard, freckling on rear sight base, silvering on barrel and scattered fading to gray. The walnut stock rates very good plus with an armory oil finish, a couple tiny light chips, a few light dings and scattered handling marks. The rifle features a scarce original 25 round trench magazine. The magazine is marked with a faint "(Eagle)/X32" marking and it shows some freckling on the left side and scattered fading to brown. As with all low numbered 1903 rifles this is sold as a collectable only and no thought should be given to the loading or firing of this arm. A very fine 1903 with a hard-to-find magazine. (208585-61) {C&R}

U.S. Model 1903 Springfield "Air Service" Rifle

Lot #290 (Sale Order 289 of 699)

serial #860856, 30-06, 24" 4-18 dated barrel with a very good to very good plus bore which shows strong evident rifling but with light frosting within the grooves. The metal surfaces retain 98% excellent quality restored darker gray-green parkerizing showing some sparse remnants of light pitting beneath, which really must be scrutinized to be noticed. The bolt body and handle remain dark, the handle and knob mottling slightly to gray, the extractor is polished bright. The walnut stock is a newly made replacement which is museum grade, in fact the dimensions were copied from rifles in Springfield Armory's Museum, the handguard purports to be original and rates excellent, also as refinished (however it measures a full 6", authentic examples are purported to be 5 3/4"). The rifle features the 1/10" wide front sight blade; shortened, permanently affixed rear sight slide; solid barrel band with single screw retaining from the bottom and original 25 round box magazine floorplate with right and left-side Eagles head inspectors mark. The rifle's serial number falls within the accepted range for air service rifles. The story which accompanies the arm is that the rifle was in a barn fire and was moderately and in the case of the stock, badly, damaged. The metal surfaces were resurrected by refinishing, as was the handguard but the stock was too badly damaged to be repaired thus the new-made stock was manufactured utilizing Springfield Armory's dimensions. A narrative of the foregoing is included with the arm. A very attractive rifle overall without the $30,000 price tag commanded by unaltered specimens of this rifle. (8489-8) {C&R}

British P14 Bolt Action Rifle by Eddystone

Lot #291 (Sale Order 290 of 699)

serial #10853, 303 British, 26" barrel with a very good bore that shows a few spots of light pitting but strong rifling. The metal surfaces retain 80% original blue with the loss primarily due to scattered flaking to brown and some light freckling on the receiver. The walnut stock rates very good with an added oil finish, an orange paint rack number "506", a strong Eddystone cartouche, a tiny hairline crack at the rear of the handguard, scattered dings and handling marks. The bolt and rear sight are correctly numbered to the receiver and the rifle retains its original volley sights. The receiver, bolt root and stock are all marked "EY" for Emergency Use, it is noted that these early rifles were marked this way due to their lack of interchangeability. A 1907 style leather sling is included that shows overall crazing and crackling. A fine example of a hard-to-find original P14 rifle. (208585-97) {C&R}

U.S. 1924 National Match Model 1903 Rifle by Springfield Armory

Lot #292 (Sale Order 291 of 699)

serial #1263274, 30-06, 24" 5-24 dated Springfield Armory barrel with a bright about excellent bore which shows just a bit of frosting in the grooves, nearer the throat. The barreled action retains about 98% later gray matte parkerized finish. The bands are a fading gray-green parkerized and blue with the bottom metal showing a fading gray-green parkerized finish with sparsely scattered very light handling marks and dings and remnants of light pinprick pitting. The straight grip walnut buttstock and handguard rate very good as lightly cleaned years ago, the buttstock with dual crossbolts, un-serifed circled P firing proof and "DAL" inspectors cartouche on left side of arm. The bolt body and extractor are polished bright with only very light operational wear; the bolt is un-numbered. The bolt shroud shows very good oil quenched case-hardening and is fitted with a headless National Match cocking piece and a blued conventional safety. The top of the barrel is stamped with star gauge number "C/2142" just ahead of the rear sight beneath the handguard, the muzzle star gauge stamping is only partially evident due to a number of impacts and light dings at the muzzle; 1000 1903 rifles were selected by star gauging for the 1924 National Matches . What appears to be the original front sight is in place as is the original 1903 rear sight, the rear receiver ring has been neatly drilled and tapped for a Lyman 48S receiver sight. Included with the rifle is a Springfield Research Service letter from 2008 and a photocopy of the original file card, both listing the gun by serial number, showing disposition at the National Matches, Camp Perry Ohio in October 1924, with sale to R.C. Wallace of Chicago Illinois. A nice as-refurbished National Match Model of 1924 rifle overall which likely still shoots extremely well. A stamped sheet metal front sight protector is included (38585-99) {C&R}

U.S. Whitney Navy Model Percussion Revolver

Lot #293 (Sale Order 292 of 699)

serial #25484, .36 cal, 7 1/2" octagon barrel with an about good bore showing strong rifling and some light oxidation and pitting throughout. The metal surfaces on this second model, fifth type revolver remain pleasing with the barrel retaining perhaps 30% original blue, mostly on the underside, the loading lever a silvery-gray case-hardened patina with some generous trace color at its root. The cylinder and frame are an overall plum brown and gray patina with the cylinder scene mostly evident, although light as is typical of the Whitneys revolvers. The metal surfaces show some scattered pinprick pitting, some light oxidation, and handling marks; a few spots on the cylinder being a bit more moderate. The smooth walnut grips are both stamp-numbered to the gun and remain in very good condition, perhaps showing a very light cleaning long ago with the typical small dings and handling marks that come from the years. The barrel markings remain clear including the anchor on the top barrel flat and all serialized parts are matching; the US inspector's "P/GG" marking on the cylinder face is crisp. The mechanism still functions quite well with good timing and lockup. A solid example that no doubt saw service with the U.S. Navy. (13,3,8527-42) {ANTIQUE}

Remington Model 1861 Army Percussion Revolver

Lot #294 (Sale Order 293 of 699)

serial #10036, .44 cal, 8" octagon barrel with a bright very good bore showing some light scattered oxidation and pinprick pitting. The metal surfaces are a pleasing smooth gun metal gray with generous trace blue in some of the protected areas; the loading lever with very strong original fire blue. The hammer has nice smoky gray-blue mottled case colors and the sides of the trigger still show some fire temper blue; the brass triggerguard is a pleasing goldenrod patina. The barrel markings remain very crisp and there are numerous single digit inspectors markings present, with prominent "PS" inspectors markings along with a number of very light scattered handling marks here and there, most prominent at rear of barrel adjacent to the cylinder base pin. Left of frame shows some small spots of light pitting with a few light spots at the muzzle. The smooth walnut grips remain in near excellent condition with a few tiny dings, some small chips around the edges and handling marks. They are both pencil-numbered to the gun and the remnants of an inspector cartouche are present on the left grip. This revolver features its original wide silver cone front sight and the loading lever has the factory retro-fitted cylinder pin retaining screw. All serialized parts are matching and the mechanism remains very strong with excellent timing and lockup. So many of these 1861s saw hard use and are rarely seen with metal this clean. Really quite a nice example of these Civil War revolvers. (138527-71) {ANTIQUE}

U.S. Model 1795 Flintlock Musket by Harper's Ferry

Lot #295 (Sale Order 294 of 699)

.69 Cal, 42" barrel with an oxidized bore. The metal surfaces are a dull gray oxidized patina with scattered light to moderate pitting and heavier pitting on the sideplate, triggerguard and lower tang. The walnut stock rates very good with an older varnish, a few cracks, some chipping, the expected dings and handling marks from the years. The lock is dated 1817 and there are two markings on the barrel that are faint due to pitting. The hammer is not operating correctly, this will require mechanical attention to fix and a correct ramrod is present. A good example a late production Harper's Ferry 1795 musket. (208715-12) {ANTIQUE}

U.S. Model 1816 Flintlock Musket by Harper's Ferry

Lot #296 (Sale Order 295 of 699)

.69 Cal, 42" barrel with a very good plus bore. The metal surfaces are an excellent armory bright with some sparsely scattered pinprick pitting and handling marks. The walnut stock rates very good plus to near excellent with some lightly added varnish, the beginnings of a small crack behind lockplate and the expected handling marks from the years. There is a faint outline of an oval cartouche on the left side and interestingly a Masonic Square and Compass stamped behind the triggerguard. The barrel has the correct eaglehead and firing proofs, while the lock has a strong Federal Eagle with the correct Harper's Ferry marking and an 1819 date. This rifle appears to be a transitional model, as the stock is the long low-comb type but the lock is the longer and later 1819 style. The hammer bears two inspection markings, the lock is mechanically functional and the touchhole shows a tiny bushing but certainly does not appear reconverted. A stellar example that appears to have been arsenal cleaned judging by the crispness of the metal and wood. An excellent U.S. 1816 musket with a very neat stock marking. (208618-6) {ANTIQUE}

U.S. Model 1917 Bolt Action Rifle by Remington

Lot #297 (Sale Order 296 of 699)

serial #552762, 30-06, 26" 9-18 dated Remington barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 97% original blue finish the loss primarly due to some light fading and silvering on the exposed edges. The walnut stock rates excellent retaining much of its armory oil finish with crisp inspection stamps, a couple tiny chips, a few light dings and scattered handling marks. All of the visible parts are correctly marked with an "R" indicating that they are correctly of Remington manufacture. This rifle remains in high condition and it will make a great addition to any military collection. (208585-46) {C&R}

British MKIII Martini Henry Falling Block Carbine by BSA

Lot #298 (Sale Order 297 of 699)

serial #7254A, 303 British, 21" barrel with a very good bore that shows scattered frosting. The metal surfaces of this 1881 dated rifle retain 75% of an armory blue finish with a tiny spot of light pitting on the right side of the frame, some tiny dings on frame, scattered flaking to brown and light freckling. Both sides of the frame are marked with the left side having a partially faded 1894 RSAF Enfield marking. The walnut stock rates very good plus with an added varnish, a strong 1900 dated BSA roundel, a strong "III" marking, scattered dings and handling marks. An in-the-white cleaning rod is included with this carbine. A very fine example of these Martini carbines in 303 British. (208624-24) {ANTIQUE}

Excellent Rolling Block Contract Rifle

Lot #299 (Sale Order 298 of 699)

serial #30251, .43 CF, 35" barrel with a near excellent bore that shows a few spots of oxidation toward the muzzle. The barrel and bands retain 95% original blue with scattered flaking to brown and fading to gray. The action retains 90-93% of the original case colors with some light fading and light freckling. The buttplate retains 85% original blue with some silvering and scattered flaking to brown. The walnut stock rates excellent showing the expected handling marks from the years. This rifle is built on a type 3 action, it features a short saber bayonet lug but what country or contract this rifle was meant for remains unknown. Regardless of the contract this rifle remains in excellent condition and it will make a great addition to any antique arms collection. (208624-17) {ANTIQUE}

Pair of British Tap Action Flintlock Double Barrel Pocket Pistols by Richardson

Lot #300 (Sale Order 299 of 699)

.37 caliber, 2" barrels. These center hammer flintlock pistols feature tap action rotating barrel selectors and sliding safeties with protrusion which locks the frizzen in the closed position. The brass frames are engraved with panoplies of arms on each side with "RICHARDSON" engraved on the left side of each frame. The barrels, frizzens, cocks and other iron parts all bear a pleasing smooth gray patina overall. The brass frames show a rich, deep untouched patina. The backs of the slab side grips show silver monogram plates which are engraved with matching crowned lions facing to their right with mouths open. The walnut grips rate very good with about 75% original finish and with typical light handling marks. A really nice little set of over under flintlock pocket pistols. (18433-38,47) {ANTIQUE}

Pair of Henry Nock Center Hammer Flintlock Coat Pistols

Lot #301 (Sale Order 300 of 699)

.50 cal., 2 1/2" smoothbore barrels with minor oxidation stains. Both pistols share the same features with the sideplates engraved in a drum-banner-trumpet scene, foliate border at the top and bottom, additional wedges on the forestrap and safety plus a border around the muzzle. The brass frames on both guns rate about very good with light dings and scratches. The barrel, hammer, safety and frizzen are pewter with light handling marks. The bag shaped fully checkered walnut grips feature a pewter shield on the backstrap and grotesque mask on buttcaps. The grips rate about very good on both guns with light wear to the diamond points, a few dings and other handling marks. Both pistols have slot damage to the screws securing the sideplates and the left plate on both guns have a poor fit. The frame on pistol "B" has a small check running form the trigger pin to the frame cut out for the folding trigger on the left side. The forward stirrup and frizzen lock is missing from the safety of pistol "B" but the remaining part still locks the hammer. The mechanisms of both guns are still fully functional except as noted. The left side of the frame on the barrel is marked "LONDON" and the right side "H. Nock" on pistol "A" and the same markings but opposite sides on the other. This lovely pair of pistol would look nice in a glass case adorning an office, den or similar. (87535-88A & 88B) {ANTIQUE}

Whitney Kennedy Large Caliber Sporting Rifle

Lot #302 (Sale Order 301 of 699)

serial #F185, 40-60, 28" octagon barrel with full magazine and an about very good bore that shows deep rifling its entire length but also some scattered patches of pitting. The is a very early full loop lever rifle with the top of the barrel showing the two-line rearward italicized address. The condition of the rifle is quite nice with the barrel and magazine retaining about 15% original blue blended with a pleasing smooth brown patina overall. The action shows about 35 - 40% original blue which is blending evenly with a smooth brown patina and with screw heads generally clean and untouched. The plain walnut buttstock and forend rate very good with perhaps 40% original finish remaining and with nice color and very few handling marks. A very nice and very honest early full loop lever Whitney Kennedy rifle. (18315-119LTS449) {ANTIQUE}

Rare Charles Daly Venture Grade Lightweight Frame Over Under Shotgun

Lot #303 (Sale Order 302 of 699)

serial #230000, 28 Ga., 26" barrels both choked full with bright excellent bores. The metal surfaces on this quick-handling BC Miroku over under retain about 98% original blue, the loss due to light muzzle wear and some light fading, with a small rub mark on the underside of the bottom barrel just ahead of the forearm. There are some very light handling marks and tiny dings in the area of the makers marking on the barrel, they are unobtrusive; the trigger retains 50% gold plate. The round knob pistolgrip stock and field style forend rate about excellent with only minor dings and handling marks sparsely scattered, consistent with light field use; a couple more moderate marks around the heel at the butt. Lock-up is tight and the firing pins measure 3/4" on center as is the case on these small frame, lightweight guns. Purportedly the serial number range on these lightweights begins at 230011, making it highly likely that this is the first such lightweights produced by Miroku (one would expect a manufacturer making a special limited production run to start at a neutral number ending with zeros rather than a random mid-production run number). The gun seems to function well mechanically and weighs just a smidge under 6 pounds. A very nice example of these very rare little lightweight Dalys. (38587-8) {MODERN}

Early Winchester Model 1894 Saddle Ring Carbine

Lot #304 (Sale Order 303 of 699)

serial #1484, 38-55, 20" round barrel with full magazine and a good plus bore that shows some light pitting and scattered frosting but strong rifling. The metal surfaces are an overall pleasing brown patina with a couple small impact marks on top of the bolt, some light oxidation staining on the exposed edges of the barrel and magazine tube. The plain walnut stocks rate very good retaining generous traces of their original oil finish with the beginnings of a small crack behind the right side of frame, a small chip to the right of upper tang, scattered light dings and handling marks. The carbine is sighted with standard carbine sights and it retains its saddle stud and ring. Two factory letters are included with this carbine that confirm the caliber and list a shipment date of July 27th, 1895. An honest looking example of an early 1894 saddle ring carbine in a very desirable caliber. (208587-7) {ANTIQUE}

German K98K Bolt Action Rifle by Gustloff Werke

Lot #305 (Sale Order 304 of 699)

serial #3807ee, 8mm Mauser, 24" barrel with a very good plus bore that shows a couple spots of light frosting. The metal surfaces of this bcd 43 coded rifle retain 90% original blue finish with some light oxidation staining on the floorplate and scattered fading to gray. The laminated stock rates very good with some added oil finish, a strong "C" marking on underside of butt, an indiscernible Waffenamt on the underside of butt, a few moderate abrasions, scattered dings and handling marks. All of the visible parts are correctly matching but we are unable to remove the stock to determine if it and the handguard are matching but the stock has the correct "C" marking so it is likely correct. No cleaning rod is present. A very fine example of a midwar Gustloff K98k. (208585-122) {C&R}

U.S. M1922 M1 Bolt Action Rifle by Springfield Armory

Lot #306 (Sale Order 305 of 699)

serial #14795B, 22 LR, 24" 8-27 dated Springfield barrel with an excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 98% gray arsenal parkerized finish with some light silvering and a few tiny oxidation stain specks on barrel. The pistolgrip walnut stock rates very good plus with a crisp circled "P" firing proof, a strong boxed "SA/R" marking on left side of butt, a few light dings and handling marks. The bolt is marked "M2" and it is DC penciled numbered matching to the receiver so it is probable that this gun was updated at some point. The rifle is sighted with a Lyman rear peep sight and a 1903 style blade front sight. A very fine example of these desirable Springfield training rifles. (208596-16) {C&R}

U.S. Model 1879 Trapdoor Carbine by Springfield Armory

Lot #307 (Sale Order 306 of 699)

serial #189087*, 45-70, 22" barrel with a very good bore that shows some frosting and light pitting toward muzzle but strong rifling. The barrel is drifting to a pleasing brown patina with scattered traces of original blue. The breechblock and upper tang retain a generous amount of their original case colors with some light freckles. The lock and hammer retain 90% original blue with some fading and light freckles. The lower tang retains 90% original blue with scattered flaking to brown, while the saddle bar and ring are drifting to a dull brown patina. The walnut stock rates excellent with an older oil finish, a strong 1882 inspection cartouche, a strong circled "P" and scattered light handling marks. The serial number has a star suffix indicating that this gun was made from salvaged parts and the gun is equipped with an 1500-yard carbine rear sight. A very good example of these desirable Trapdoor carbines. (208613-18) {ANTIQUE}

U.S. Model 1816 Flintlock Musket by Springfield Armory

Lot #308 (Sale Order 307 of 699)

.69 Cal, 42" barrel with an oxidized bore. The metal surfaces are an overall dull brown patina with overall freckling, a few areas of light pitting and some scattered oxidation staining. The walnut stock rates very good having been cleaned long ago, some flaking of the oil finish, the outline of an old sticker on the right side of butt, a few chips, a few cracks, scattered dings and handling marks. The lockplate is dated 1839, the upper tang has an indecipherable date that appears to be 1840 and the buttplate appear to be marked "481". The barrel is marked with the correct circled "P" over an eagle and a "V". The hammer and frizen operate a bit stiffly, there is no middle band present but a correct ramrod is included. A very good example of a late production U.S. 1816 musket. (208695-1) {ANTIQUE}

Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle

Lot #309 (Sale Order 308 of 699)

serial #418324, 32 WCF, 24" round barrel with full magazine and a good bore that shows light pitting and frosting throughout much of its length but evident rifling. The barrel and magazine tube retain about 40% original blue with an area cleaned to gray at the front of barrel, scattered fading to gray and oxidation staining. The action is primarily a dull brown patina with traces of original blue and some oxidation staining. The walnut stocks rate very good with an older added oil finish, scattered dings and handling marks. The rifle is sighted with a sporting rear sight and a gold blade front sight. A solid 1892 Winchester rifle. (208620-94) {C&R}

Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle

Lot #310 (Sale Order 309 of 699)

serial #416497, 38-55, 26" round barrel with full magazine and a very good bore that shows scattered frosting and light pitting but strong rifling. The magazine tube and barrel retain 90% original blue with some light silvering, scattered even flaking to brown and a few spots of oxidation. The action retains about 30% original blue with overall flaking to gray, scattered freckling and oxidation spots. The walnut stocks rate very good with an added varnish, a drying crack on both sides of toe, a tiny chip at the left leading edge of the forend, a few spots of flaking scattered handling marks and light scratches. The rifle is sighted with a sporting rear sight and a gold bead front sight. A very good 1894 rifle in a desirable caliber. (208600-2) {C&R}

U.S. M1 Garand Rifle by Harrington & Richardson

Lot #311 (Sale Order 310 of 699)

serial #5628763, 30-06, 24" 11-54 dated HRA barrel with an excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 95-97% arsenal parkerzied finish with some spots turning to gray on the barrel and light silvering on the exposed edges. The walnut stock rates very good plus with a strong 1/2" DoD eagle cartouche, a crisp circled "P" firing proof, a few tiny shallow chips on the handguard, scattered light dings and handling marks. The elevation knob is marked simply "DRC" which was a known H&R subcontractor, the remaining parts are all marked with "HRA" indicating that they are correctly of Harrington & Richardson manufacture. A substantially correct H&R M1 Garand overall. (208585-108) {C&R}

Remington Lee Model 1882 Army Contract Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #312 (Sale Order 311 of 699)

serial #9469, 45-70, 32" barrel with a very good bore that shows scattered light pitting. The receiver is a light gray patina with scattered oxidation staining. The other parts are mostly a dull gray with scattered traces of original blue and oxidation staining throughout. The walnut stock rates very good with an armory oil finish, a crisp "CO G/8" marking on the right side, a couple small chips in the ramrod channel, scattered dings and handling marks. The rifle is equipped with a Buffington rifle rear sight, the left side of the receiver is marked "U.S." and the top of the receiver is marked "D.F.C.". An overall very good example of these hard-to-find U.S. martial rifles. (208596-7) {ANTIQUE}

U.S. Model 1855 Percussion Rifle Musket by Springfield Armory

Lot #313 (Sale Order 312 of 699)

.58 Cal, 40" barrel with a moderately oxidized bore. The barrel is a light gray patina with some moderate pitting at rear and some scattered spots of light pitting. The other parts are a dull gray patina with a couple small spots of light pitting and some spots of oxidation staining. The walnut stock rates very good with an older added varnish, a couple chips in the ramrod channel, a small chip at the left front of stock, the outlines of two cartouches, scattered dings and handling marks. The lockplate is dated 1858, the barrel is marked with a "V/P/(Eagle)" but there is no discernable date due to pitting. A tulip shaped ramrod is present. A very good example of these U.S. rifled muskets. (208613-6) {ANTIQUE}

U.S. Model 1816 Flintlock Musket by Nathan Starr

Lot #314 (Sale Order 313 of 699)

.69 Cal, 42" barrel with an oxidized bore. The metal surfaces are a pleasing untouched gray patina with the barrel markings remaining crisp, the expected scattered oxidation and a few areas of light pitting. The walnut stock rates very good plus with well-defined edges, two lightly carved circles on the right side of butt, a strong cartouche, a couple small cracks in the expected areas, the overall dings and handling marks that one would expect from the years. The lockplate is dated 1832, the upper tang 1831 and the barrel's markings remain crisp and read "US/LT/(Circled P)". The frizzen spring is a bit weak but the hammer appears to function. A correct ramrod is present and this is a fine untouched example of these U.S. martial flintlocks. (208613-1) {ANTIQUE}

U.S. M1 Carbine by Standard Products

Lot #315 (Sale Order 314 of 699)

serial #2190610, 30 Carbine, 18" 2-44 dated Underwood barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 95% arsenal parkererized finish with some thinning on the triggerguard and light fading on the exposed edges. The walnut stock rates very good plus as-lightly cleaned with a partially visible ordnance wheel on the right side of butt, a partially faded circled "P" on the underside of pistolgrip, a partially faded "S-HB" in left sling cut and scattered light handling marks from the years. The parts all appear to be correctly of Standard Products or Standard Products subcontractor manufacture. No magazine is included but a tan canvas USGI sling marked "GS" is present. A very fine example of a Standard Products carbine with correct parts. (208678-7) {C&R}

U.S. M2 Bolt Action Rifle by Springfield Armory

Lot #316 (Sale Order 315 of 699)

serial #3386, 22 LR, 24" 11-33 dated Springfield barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 98% arsenal parkerized finish with a small spot of oxidation staining on the bolt handle and some light fading on the edges of the barrel. The pistolgrip walnut stock rates excellent as lightly-refinished with an added varnish and a few handling marks. The bolt is DC penciled numbered matching to the receiver, the rifle is sighted with a Lyman rear peep sight and a hooded 1903 style front sight. A 1907 style leather sling is included with this rifle. A very fine example of these Springfield Armory rimfire rifles. (208585-98) {C&R}

Dutch Beaumont Model 1871 Single Shot Rifle with Winchester Marking

Lot #317 (Sale Order 316 of 699)

serial #491A, .43 Dutch, 33" barrel with a very good plus bore that shows a couple small pits and some light frosting. The metal surfaces remain partially bright with some scattered oxidation staining. The walnut stock rates very good with an older added varnish, a strong 1871 "(Crown)/W" cartouche, a couple small armorer repairs, scattered dings and handling marks. The barrel is marked with "(Crown)/N" proofs, it is dated 1871, both the buttplate and barrel are numbered "953" with the former being dated 1872. All of the visible bolt parts and the rear sight are matching to the receiver. Interestingly the underside of the triggerguard is marked "WRA Co/9-24/14" for the Winchester Repeating Arms Company. It is probable that this gun was once used by Winchester for testing and was likely once part of the Winchester Museum Collection. A fine example of an early single shot Beaumont with the added bonus of an interesting Winchester marking. (208624-25) {ANTIQUE}

U.S. M1 Garand Rifle by Springfield Armory

Lot #318 (Sale Order 317 of 699)

serial #5970320, 30-06, 24" barrel marked simply "30-06" with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 98-99% arsenal grade parkerized finish with some light silvering on the floorplate and gas cylinder. The walnut stock rates excellent with a couple very minor handling marks. The parts appear to be mostly of Springfield Armory manufacture with the trigger housing being electropenciled numbered matching to the receiver. The stock has been neatly bedded, the sights and Remington made operating rod are all marked "NM". A Tanner Saddlery M1907 national match sling is included with this rifle. An excellent Garand that likely shoots as good as it looks. (208626-18) {C&R}

U.S. M1 Garand Rifle by Springfield Armory

Lot #319 (Sale Order 318 of 699)

serial #4207661, 30-06, 24" 9-52 dated Springfield barrel with a very good plus bore that shows some light oxidation in the grooves. The metal surfaces retain 93% arsenal parkerized finish with some silvering and light fading on the exposed edges. The walnut stock rates very good plus with an added oil finish, a few small spots of flaking, a strong "SA/JLG" cartouche, a strong ordnance wheel, a strong circled "P" firing proof, a few dings and handling marks. The rifle appears to have many correct parts including the stock, operating rod, bolt, hammer and trigger housing. A black leather M1907 sling, oiler and brush are included with this rifle. A fine example of an early post-war Garand rifle. (208678-18) {C&R}

U.S. M1 Garand Rifle by Springfield Armory

Lot #320 (Sale Order 319 of 699)

serial #5894635, 30-06, 24" 8-55 dated Springfield barrel with a very good plus bore that shows a couple small spots of light oxidation. The metal surfaces retain 75% arsenal parkerized finish with some light oxidation staining on receiver, some silvering on the exposed edges and overall fading to gray. The walnut stock rates very good with a faded DoD eagle cartouche, a crisp circled "P" firing proof, a yellow paint rack number that reads "C-49 SIG BN", a 3/4" grain crack on the right side of front handguard, scattered light dings and handling marks. The safety is marked simply with a "U" but all other parts appear to be correctly of post-war Springfield manufacture. A CMP gray hardcase is included with this rifle. A fine example of a post-war Springfield Garand. (208678-21) {C&R}

Winchester Model 71 Lever Action Rifle

Lot #321 (Sale Order 320 of 699)

Description Update (3/14/18): Lyman No. 56 rear sight not front

serial #34995, 348 Win, 24" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 97% original blue with a couple tiny dings on the left rear of frame, some minor freckling very light flaking to brown on the frame. The smooth pistolgrip walnut stock and forend rate excellent retaining much of their factory varnish with a minor ding on the right side of butt and a few handling marks. The rifle is sighted with a Lyman No. 56 front sight and a hooded gold bead front sight. A very nice Winchester Model 71 rifle overall. (208585-92) {C&R}

Remington-Beals Navy Percussion Revolver

Lot #322 (Sale Order 321 of 699)

serial #13880, .36 cal, 7 1/4" barrel with a dark bore with some faint rifling throughout. The metal surfaces of this revolver are a pleasing dull gray-brown throughout with high edge wear, scattered small dings, tool marks and light oxidation staining throughout. There are numerous scattered sub-inspector marks, only the first line of the barrel address remains clear and the silver cone front sight is entirely intact. The brass triggerguard has toned to a nice ochre patina with some minor staining and freckling. The smooth walnut grips remain in good condition as refinished, they are a little shy of the frame and their numbers are illegible with some scattered dings, small chips and handling marks. The escutcheons appear to be older replacements and there are faint remains of what appear to be inspector cartouches. The triggerguard and barrel are matching and the cylinder numbers are worn away. The screw heads, hammer nose and rear of cylinder show some minor damage but timing and lockup are still quite good making for a solid overall example. (138527-44) {ANTIQUE}

J. M. Cooper Navy Model Double Action Percussion Revolver

Lot #323 (Sale Order 322 of 699)

serial #958, .36 cal, 6" octagon barrel with a very good bore showing strong rifling and some light pitting throughout. This revolver is an early second model and the metal surfaces have toned to a mottled gunmetal gray overall with some dark freckling and patches of moderate pitting scattered about. The markings on the barrel are still very clear and a few flakes of original blue still remain on the left side of the barrel. Some of the screw heads show some light slot damage and the wedge is held in a little loosely. The brass triggerguard and gripstraps have toned to a nice rich ochre patina showing some minor handling marks. The smooth walnut one-piece grip appears to be pencil-numbered to the gun and remains in near excellent condition retaining nearly all of its original finish with some flaking at the edges and some small scattered dings and handling marks. All serialized parts appear to be matching and the mechanism functions very well with solid timing and lockup in both single and double action. A very nice example of these early American double action revolvers. (138527-51) {ANTIQUE}

Remington New Model Navy Revolver

Lot #324 (Sale Order 323 of 699)

serial #24967, .36 cal, 7 3/8" octagon barrel with a good bore showing strong rifling with some frosting and oxidation throughout. The metal surfaces of this revolver are a dull gray patina overall with areas of brighter gunmetal shining through and fine pitting scattered throughout. The original silver cone front sight is intact, the barrel markings have softened with large portions still legible and the barrel is marked with an anchor, suggesting U.S. Navy use. The screw heads show some minor slot damage and the loading lever screw appears to be a more modern replacement. The brass triggerguard has a very nice dark patina with some wear to goldenrod at the high edges. The smooth walnut grips are ink-numbered to the gun and remain in very good condition showing some remnants of original varnish, some small chips at the edges and corners along with the usual minor dings and handling marks. The barrel and triggerguard are matching the frame and any number on the cylinder has been worn away. The gun still times well and lockup is just a little loose overall. A very honest example that may have seen service with the U.S. Navy. (138527-70) {ANTIQUE}

Smith & Wesson No. 2 Old Model Revolver with B. Kittredge & Co. Markings

Lot #325 (Sale Order 324 of 699)

serial #7349, 32 RF Long, 6" octagon barrel with an about very good bore showing strong rifling, frosting and some light oxidation throughout. The metal surfaces of this revolver are a lightly cleaned dull gray patina overall with areas of cleaned pinprick pitting, small dings and tool marks throughout. Many of the screw heads show moderate slot damage, the sideplate appears to be a replacement and there are a number of older repairs on the trigger and hinge. The top rib barrel marking is still clear and the left flat is marked "MANUFACTURED FOR B.KITTREDGE & CO. CINCINNATI.OHIO." This marking, along with the serial number, are consistent with revolvers possibly issued to the 7th Kentucky Cavalry after 1862. The smooth rosewood grips remain in very good condition with mostly worn finish, a few scuffs and handling marks. The right panel may be a replacement as the fit to the frame is not perfect. The barrel appears to be matching the frame by assembly number and any marking on the cylinder is gone. Barrel-to-frame fit is loose overall and the cylinder does not lock up properly although timing is still strong. This revolver has seen a lot of use but is a solid example of a scarce No. 2 that could have seen service with the 7th Kentucky Cavalry. (138527-41) {ANTIQUE}

Whitney Navy Second Model 4th Type Percussion Revolver

Lot #326 (Sale Order 325 of 699)

serial #23583, .36 cal, 7 1/2" octagon barrel with an about very good bore showing strong rifling, frosting and some light oxidation throughout. The metal surfaces of this revolver are lightly cleaned gunmetal throughout with patches of darker freckling and old patches of cleaned light pitting. The barrel marking has softened but the frame and cylinder markings are still quite crisp. There is a large pit through the metal at the rear of the frame behind the cylinder stop. The triggerguard is a nice ochre patina overall. The smooth walnut grips are both stamp-numbered to the gun and remain in very good condition as lightly refinished with a few dings, handling marks and a very professionally repaired 3" chip on the right panel. No serial number is visible on the cylinder but all other serialized parts are matching and timing and lockup are excellent. This example has no anchor markings but instead is stamped "U.S.N." on the butt. An interesting example overall that may benefit from some further research. (138527-66) {ANTIQUE}

Rare Paul Giffard Pump Pneumatic Rifle

Lot #327 (Sale Order 326 of 699)

8mm, 20 1/2" smoothbore barrel with a very good bore showing a small ring of oxidation. The metal surfaces of this air rifle are mostly a lightly oxidized brown and gray patina with some streaks of original blue scattered about in the more protected areas along with a few areas of light pitting. A number of the screw heads show some light slot damage and the metal surfaces at the breech are embellished with nice light foliate scroll. The straight grip checkered walnut stock remains in about very good condition being a little shy at the toe and showing numerous small dings, scratches, handling marks, some minor chipping of the points and a small thin crack at the left side near the breech. The sights are a simple notch and blade which may be older replacements and the only markings present are "P.Giffard Brevet" stamped on the underside of the loading handle and "CB 4" behind the hammer. A very solid example of these rare antique air guns. (138446-3) {NON-GUN}

Sharps New Model 1863 Cartridge Converted Carbine

Lot #328 (Sale Order 327 of 699)

serial #74633, 50-70, 22" barrel with a bright very good plus three groove bore showing just a little scattered frosting. The metal surfaces of this carbine show remnants of older reapplied blue having mostly toned to a pleasing dark brown patina throughout the barrel. The frame has toned to a more mottled brownish gray with some patches of old cleaned light pitting scattered about. The buttplate is of the earlier patchbox style, although all of the hardware has obviously been removed during the conversion process. The barrel is a conversion replacement numbered only "48". The straight grip walnut buttstock and forend remain in good overall condition with a small chip at the rear of comb, numerous scattered dings, abrasions, tiny chips and handling marks. The left side butt shows a very faint but present "DFC" cartouche. The original sights are intact, the sling bar and ring are present and the carbine appears to be fully functional. (138613-21) {ANTIQUE}

Marlin Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle

Lot #329 (Sale Order 328 of 699)

serial #118034, 38-40, 24" octagon barrel with a very good bore showing some pinprick pitting but strong rifling throughout. The barrel and full magazine tube have mostly toned to a blue-gray patina with the magazine taking on a more brown tone, freckling and light oxidation staining throughout with some scant streaks of blue. The case-hardened frame and lever retain some subtle hints of original case colors, with bold remnants in the more protected areas, but has mostly toned to light gray patina with freckling, light staining and some more moderate pitting at the rear of the lever and lower tang. The loading gate retains some very strong fire temper blue with some light scratches and freckling and the crescent buttplate is mostly a gray patina with light pitting at the heel. Most of the screw heads show some moderate slot damage and the forward tang sight screw has been obliterated and filled-in entirely. The straight grip walnut buttstock and forend remain in about very good condition retaining a healthy amount of varnish showing some flaking throughout, small dings, scratches, dents and handling marks. The rifle is sighted with semi-buckhorn rear leaf and plain blade front sight. Overall this rifle is still a very good second year production example. (138614-3) {ANTIQUE}

German Police-Marked J.P. Sauer 38H Semi-Auto Pistol

Lot #330 (Sale Order 329 of 699)

serial #353939, 32 ACP, 3 1/2" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this pistol retain about 85% dull original blue thinning throughout with high edge wear, scattered freckling, a few spots of light oxidation staining and tiny pinprick pitting mostly on the left side of the slide. The checkered black synthetic grips remain in near excellent condition showing just a few light scuffs and some minor staining in the checkering. The pistol is marked with a "(Eagle) / N" commercial proof on the right side frame and a crisp "(Eagle) C" police mark on the left. Included are two original magazines, an original 1939-dated black leather flap holster and an old paper tag identifying a one Cpl. Anthony E. Penksa along with the pistol's information, no doubt the name of the soldier who brought this rig back. The paper tag is in a rather delicate state but still fully legible and is marked "ROBERT LARSEN / BERLIN / SW 68 / 1939 / (Eagle)", the holster remains in very good condition showing some scuffs, scratches and handling marks throughout. The magazine in the holster pouch shows a little more wear and light oxidation staining. Really a superb police pistol rig that would make an excellent addition to any World War Two firearms collection. (138634-4) {C&R}

German LP.08 Artillery Luger Pistol by DWM

Lot #331 (Sale Order 330 of 699)

serial #128n, 9mm, 8" barrel with a mostly bright very good bore showing light oxidation and strong rifling throughout. The metal surfaces of this 1917-dated pistol retain perhaps 82% original blue thinning evenly throughout with high edge wear, small spots of oxidation staining, freckling, small dings and areas toning to brownish gray patina. The small parts still retain some healthy amounts of straw color thinning to silver along with moderate freckling and light staining. The breechblock pin retains strong fire blue while the sear spring retains some faint hints. The checkered walnut grips remain in about good overall condition with small dings, worn points and handling marks throughout. The right panel is a little loose and has a 1/2" chip at the heel. The interior of the left panel is stamped "61" and the right panel appears to be un-numbered. The sideplate is un-numbered and appears to have been custom-fitted to the frame and the following parts are mismatched: takedown lever (78), trigger (04), bolt hold open (97) and grooved firing pin (01). The remaining parts are matching the frame. There is a unit marking stamped on the frontstrap "R. J. R.222.1.9.". The aforementioned sideplate is a little loosely fitted and causes the trigger to not reset upon cycling so this will require some mechanical attention. One reproduction bright-bodied plastic base magazine is included. This artillery Luger has no doubt seen a lot of service but is still a good example with a lot of character. (138630-5) {C&R}

DWM Model 1906 Commercial Luger Pistol

Lot #332 (Sale Order 331 of 699)

serial #55201, 30 Luger, 4 3/4" barrel with a mostly bright very good bore showing some frosting throughout. The metal surfaces of this pistol retain about 96% original blue with some high edge wear, a few tiny dings, portions of the gripstraps toning to gray, a spot worn to gunmetal at the toe of the grip and a few errant freckles. The small parts retain a healthy amount of their nice straw color with some silvering on the manual safety, trigger and takedown lever. The breechblock pin and magazine release spring also retain most of their fire blue color. The un-numbered checkered walnut grips remain in near excellent condition showing just a few compressed areas, handling marks and the right panel is a little loose. All of the visible serialized parts are matching, the barrel has been re-stamped to match, the chamber is un-marked and the front sight has been replaced with what appears to be a period white bead. The pistol does not appear to be marked "GERMANY". One bright-bodied wood base magazine is included in near excellent condition numbered 6839a with a "+". An excellent example of a commercial pistol for the Luger collector. (138620-25) {C&R}

Colt Single Action Army Bisley Model Revolver

Lot #333 (Sale Order 332 of 699)

serial #295673, 38 W.C.F., 7 1/2" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel and ejector rod housing retain 90% original blue evenly toning to brown with light muzzle and edge wear, scattered tiny light scratches from the years and a tiny impact mark in the top of the barrel and an occasional speck of fine oxidation. The cylinder retains about 85% original blue with slightly more edge wear, cylinder ring and some scattered fine oxidation staining and tiny surfaces scratches, the front of the cylinder has a small "7" between two of the chambers. The frame still retains about 75% original color case-hardened finish, the majority of which on the right side and top of the frame and quite crisp in areas, the balance a case-hardened patina. The grip frame retains about 75% original blue toning to brown with a few sparse surface marks, the majority of loss on the front and backstraps. The hammer spine has mellowed to gray and brown with strong original case colors along the protected sides, the trigger and hardware still showing strong amounts of fire temper blue. The checkered hard rubber Rampant Colt grips rate about very good with a fingernail size chip to the toe of the right panel and are both scratch numbered to the gun. A very good honest 1907 manufactured Bisley that times and locks up nicely. (58614-1) {C&R}

Winchester Pre '64 Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #334 (Sale Order 333 of 699)

serial #227864, 30-06, 24" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 98% original blue with a hint of silvering at muzzle, some light flaking to brown on floorplate and some light oxidation on the buttplate. The checkered pistolgrip walnut stock rates very good plus with a few fading spots of the factory oil finish, a couple light dings and some handling marks. The bolt is numbered matching to the receiver, the rear sight slot has a blank in it, the rifle is sighted with a Lyman 48 receiver mounted peep sight and a hooded Winchester 103C front sight. A nice 1952 manufactured Model 70 Winchester rifle. (208585-70) {C&R}

British Sea Service Flintlock Pistol by Tower

Lot #335 (Sale Order 334 of 699)

.58 cal, 12" barrel with a very lightly oxidized bore. This is a very fine sea service pistol overall with the metal surfaces mostly a nice gray-pewter patina showing some light staining and areas of darker pinprick pitting. All of the markings are still crisp and clear with strong proof marks on the left side barrel, crown stamp on tang and belt hook. The lock is clearly marked "TOWER" with a very nice Royal Cypher and broad arrow stamp. The brass buttcap, triggerguard, sideplate, ramrod thimble and tip are a very pleasing ocher patina with some spots of minor staining and a few small dings. The English walnut stock remains in very good plus condition as lightly refinished long ago with an old chip forward of the lockplate, a 3/4" crack at the right side tip, scattered dings and handling marks. Most of the stock markings have softened but still remain visible for the most part. The lock functions very well mechanically and the pistol includes what may be an original ramrod. Overall a wonderful British sea service pistol in a very fine state of condition. (138715-8) {ANTIQUE}

French Charleville Model 1766 Musket by Maubeuge Percussion Converted

Lot #336 (Sale Order 335 of 699)

About .75 cal, 44 3/4" barrel with an oxidized bore. The barrel and bands on this as-found, attic-condition musket are primarily a deep plum brown, soft oxidized patina with a bit of pitting in the area to the rear of the rear band, more prominent in the area of the nipple barrel. The lock is "Mre. de / Maubeuge" marked along with a small French inspectors marking, it too is a soft plum brown and gray patina, the nicely added percussion hammer showing a bit of pitting as well. The balance of the iron furniture shows the same soft brown patina as the barrel. The smooth European walnut stock rates very good with much original varnish and the overall expected minor dings and handling marks that come from the years. The left side of the butt seems to show a very light "CI" or perhaps "GI" beneath crown as well as light incise-carved initials left and right "HGB". The lock is mechanically functional, the swivels are present and what appears to be an original trumpet-shaped iron ramrod is in place. Overall a very lovely untouched attic-condition "Charleville" by Maubeuge. (38610-1) {ANTIQUE}

Unusual British Under Lever Gibbs & Pitt Patent Best Quality Double Shotgun

Lot #337 (Sale Order 336 of 699)

serial #10021, 12 ga. (2 1/2"), 28" damascus barrels choked skeet and improved cylinder, with bright excellent bores showing some light remnants of pinprick pitting nearer the forcing cones. The barrels are nitro proved with no wall thickness noted below .020" in the right barrel and .0235" in the left. The barrels have ben restruck and show a lovely deep brown and gray contrasting damascus star pattern their full length, they are marked "George Gibbs 29 Corn St., Bristol" on the rib. The frame and under lever are a tarnished pewter gray patina and have near overall coverage of lovely tight scroll, a number of the pins and screws with some very lovely pale fire temper blue. The straight grip English walnut buttstock rates excellent as neatly refinished showing a very nice wraparound checkering pattern and with the dropper points at the rear of the cheeks. The splinter style forend is similar and is near fully checkered, the Scott-type latch and iron with the same excellent quality scroll. The arm features double triggers and an interesting right side safety, when in the down position it is "on safe", the frame inlaid "bolted" in gold. It is interesting in that the hammers can still be heard to fall, but the firing pins are blocked, precluding any forward movement. Upon first glance one notices striking similarities between this arm and the Gibbs-Farquharson action. Thomas Pitt was George Gibbs's foreman and some 10 thousand of these arms would be built from the period 1873-1888. The length of pull to the grooved horn buttplate is 14 3/8" with drops of 1 1/2" and 2 3/8" and there is an un-engraved silver monogram plate along the toeline. The arm comes cased in a modern leather-covered luggage case with green felt interior and George Gibbs makers label on the interior. It features snap caps, nickel silver oil bottle, mahogany wiping rod and rod end accessories. The case rates excellent. The arm locks up tightly with the barrels on-face. Really a very lovely and very unusual British double gun overall which certainly would turn heads afield. (38593-3) {ANTIQUE}

Parker GH Boxlock Double Shotgun

Lot #338 (Sale Order 337 of 699)

serial #171907, 20 ga., (2 1/2"), 26" Parker special steel barrels choked cylinder and improved cylinder with bright excellent bores. This is a masterfully restored shotgun. The barrels retain about 99% excellent quality rust blue, the rib with ivory target beads. The frame retains a similar amount of vivid color case-hardening, the engraving very crisp and perhaps nicely chased when the restoration was done. The forend iron, latch and tip insert all retain very nice restored color case. The checkered walnut capped pistolgrip buttstock rates otherwise excellent, as very neatly refinished, the stock finish however showing overall crackling in the area to the rear of the grip, normally caused by too much hardener in the finish; this would be easy to rectify by a good wood man. The splinter style forend rates excellent also as professionally refinished, all the checkering very nicely chased. The length of pull to the 3/4" ventilated recoil pad is 14 1/2" with drops of 1 5/8" and 2 1/4". The gun locks up tighthtly and is on-face with the top lever still right of center. The arm features double triggers, automatic safety and extractors and the shield-shaped monogram plate along the toeline is un-engraved. Overall a lovely restore, certainly the quality of Del Grego or Turnbull, the gun appearing very nearly as-new, crackling finish aside. A super Parker that would turn heads afield or at the skeet towers. (8586-3){C&R}

Marlin Model 1897 Deluxe Factory Engraved Rifle

Lot #339 (Sale Order 338 of 699)

serial #354162, 22 S,L,LR, 24" octagon barrel with a bright excellent (likely re-lined) bore. The barrel and magazine tube on this beautifully restored rifle retain 99% top-quality blue with remnants of a few minor handling marks and a tiny bit of freckling to the rear of the rear sight elevator. The receiver retains a similar amount of restored vibrant color case-hardening and is engraved in Ulrich style in the factory No. 1 pattern with loose open flowing scroll on right and the game scene vignettes left, of a standing deer with a woodland backdrop. The engraving has softened somewhat but is still all there for the most part, there are some very light oxidation spots and some very light pitting along the left lower sharp edge of the frame. The lever and hammer as well show vibrant color case-hardening. The checkered walnut pistolgrip buttstock and forend rate excellent, also as professionally refinished, showing the factory "C" checkering patterns. The bolt is un-engraved and is the more modern "HS"-marked high-speed ammunition replacement.Overall a very attractive Marlin 1897 deluxe that very much appears nearly new as-restored, and is likely very shootable with its high-speed bolt and restored bore. (38639-1) {C&R}

Remington Model 1875 Single Action Army Revolver with Period Shoulder Stock

Lot #340 (Sale Order 339 of 699)

serial #26, 44 WCF, 7 1/2" barrel with a fair-poor bore which shows only remnants of rifling. The barrel and ejector rod housing are primarily a deep gunmetal gray-tarnished pewter patina with scattered light oxidation staining and pinprick pitting. The cylinder retains perhaps 60-70% original nickel, the loss due to a couple areas between the flutes that have faded to a dull gunmetal gray, also with overall light pinprick pitting or brown oxidation staining. The frame retains perhaps 50-60% original nickel, the balance being a dull pewter gray patina, also with the same light pinprick pitting and scattered oxidation, the pitting is a bit more prominent on the hammer. The smooth walnut grips rate about very good showing an old light cleaning with minor dings and handling marks here and there and a small chip from the leading edge of the left grip. The arm comes with a nice period shoulder stock of iron, it being an even mix of fading original nickel and dull gunmetal gray with some areas toned to a plum brown patina. The stock contacts a special lugged hammer screw in the frame, the grooved tensioning knob cinching up the bottom edge of the stock against the sharp butt edge of the grip frame. The arrangement works quite well and seems quite solid. While the grips are unmarked, the lower left root of the triggerguard is factory-stamped "44", the head of the cylinder pin is no longer present, showing a period repair, the arm however seems to function well mechanically otherwise. An attractive frontier Remington 1875 with a neat period shoulder stock. (37815-1) {ANTIQUE}

AYA Coral Deluxe Over Under Shotgun

Lot #341 (Sale Order 340 of 699)

serial #538185, 12 ga., 28" barrels choked modified and full with bright excellent bores. The barrels on this quality Spanish shotgun retain about 98% original blue, the loss is due to some light fading, with a tiny bit of muzzle wear and some very light fading above the carry point. The bright-finished scalloped frame features the typical loose flowing open scroll with waterfowl right and game birds and dogs left, the bow of the guard with the nice flowing scroll as well. The checkered walnut capped pistolgrip buttstock rates excellent with only a minor handling marks here or there, the three-piece forend is similar showing some very nice grain figure. The arm features single selective trigger, cocking indicators, dual Kersten crossbolts, automatic safety and ejectors. A strong, quality-made shotgun imported by American Arms in Overland Park Kansas and rates excellent overall appearing to see have seen a very little, very careful use. (38591-9) {MODERN} [Kendrell Gregware Jr. Collection]

Remington Model 1875 Single Action Army Revolver

Lot #342 (Sale Order 341 of 699)

serial #104, 44 WCF, 7 1/2" barrel with an about good bore which shows remnants of rifling but with light pitting its full-length. The barrel and ejector rod housing retain about 95-97% later excellent quality nickel, showing remnants of some pinprick pitting beneath, also with some lightly scattered oxidation and a number of small impact marks on the underside of the barrel, likely from trying to remove or seat the cylinder pin; the front sight blade has been slightly regulated during the period of use. The cylinder as well shows a similar amount of later nickel, the pitting beneath being slightly more moderate in character in one spot, likely where at lain in a drawer or on some contaminant before the refinish. The frame and triggerguard retain perhaps 92% original nickel, with loss in the flash areas and along the knuckle at rear, also with the aforementioned light pinprick pits here and there. The backstrap has faded primarily to a dull pewter gray patina and the ejector rod housing support has been neatly contoured and milled to resemble an 1890 Remington revolver; the barrel address however features the "& Sons" marking, a feature not seen on the Model 1890 which had the later barrel marking. The smooth walnut grips rate very good showing an old light cleaning many years ago with added finish, retaining the minor dings and dents one would expect, the left grip neatly stamped by the factory "44.W", the root of the triggerguard as well is stamped "44", signifying this is a 44-40 chambered arm.The gun seems to time well and lockup properly and is a very good "example" piece overall. (38659-92) {ANTIQUE}

Rare Experimental Colt Single Action Army Cavalry Flap Holster

Lot #343 (Sale Order 342 of 699)

This is a very rare experimental U.S. Cavalry holster, from the period 1872-1885, although perhaps a bit later, its roots lie within the Noyes and Forsyth pattern holsters. The body consists of a single piece of leather in the regulation pattern, with a sewn muzzle billet, the flap as well designed to cover the butt of the arm and with a single closure billet which fits over acorn-shaped a brass stud, designed for the Single Action Army revolvers only. In 1872, Captain Henry Noyes designed a holster of his own conception which had cartridge loops attached within, around the mouth of the holster body. He submitted examples for testing however his holster had a riveted belt billet on the rear which was made to accommodate the regulation sword belt only (this is a surmization based on the monumental work U.S. Military Holsters and Pistol Cartridge Boxes by E Scott Meadows) it is suggested that roughly 10 examples of each type of the Noyes pattern holster were constructed. Around the period 1883, Lieutenant Colonel James Forsyth submitted for construction a number of U.S. regulation flap holsters which had a much larger belt billet on the rear, comprised more of a flap with a riveted dual-riveted looped billet which fit around the body of the holster about halfway down its length. This allowed the arm to be fitted and worn with the prairie belt (Mills cartridge belt) which was much wider than the regulation cavalry saber belt. However this design would also work with the regulation saber belt as, according to Lieutenant Colonel Forsyth, the weight of the revolver is sufficient to hold the pistol in place. This holster was referred through channels and roughly 500 or so were manufactured. Enter our example which has features of both of the described experimental holsters, both the interior 11 cartridge loops as well as the longer suspension billet, riveted on the rear. This style was identified for a period of time as the "Ropes" pattern, relative to a letter from Captain James Ropes in 1883. Ropes however was dead set against the flap holster and believed due to modern improvements in ammunition and design, an open top holster was the only style that should be issued to troops in the field. This example is identical to one pictured in Mr. Meadows's book on page 146, and is clearly a hybrid of the two earlier designs. The holster itself features intact seam stitching over all with light and moderate flaking, primarily on the flex portions. The leather however remains supple and flexible and is a very fine example overall of a very rare experimental U.S. flap holster from the Indian wars period for the advanced U.S Martial or Single Action Army collector. (38604-1)

Lovely French Percussion Stalking Rifle by Lepage Moutier

Lot #344 (Sale Order 343 of 699)

About .65 cal, 24" lightly swamped octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel shows lovely star damascus pattern its full-length, deeply etched, the rib is similar, and the patent breech shows lovely sprays of scroll engraving which continue onto the nicely engraved tang. The rifle features a simple bead front sight and flip-up sporting rear with long-range ladder graduated to 600 yards (meters?) The stepped lock and graceful hammer show nice quality loose open scroll with filigree borderline engraving and is maker marked "Fni P-Lepage-Moutier/a Paris". There is a lovely rounded engraved nosecap and lightly engraved triggerplate with sculpted front extension, showing a nicely engraved long tang triggerguard with lovely scroll on the bow. The French walnut buttstock rates very good plus, perhaps showing an old light cleaning, now devoid of varnish and retaining a few very light handling marks and dings from the years. The barrel is keyed with a single wedge through German silver oval escutcheons, the left side showing a number of impact marks, but the lock is crisp and mechanically functional and the original ramrod is included. The barrel does show a few small impact marks on its top and left flats just to the rear of the rear sight but they are unobtrusive. A very attractive French stalking rifle overall from this very famous and well-thought-of maker which no doubt still could be used afield if one wished. (38624-22) {ANTIQUE}

Colt 3 1/2" Round Barrel Cartridge Converted Revolver

Lot #345 (Sale Order 344 of 699)

serial #309877, .38 CF, 3 1/2" barrel with a bright excellent bore which shows only a couple very minor spots of oxidation near the muzzle. The barrel on this lovely revolver retains perhaps 92% original blue, the loss is due to even flaking and fading to plum with a few minor dings and handling marks from the years, the barrel address still very sharp. The cylinder has toned primarily to a pewter gray with some generous trace blue on the rebated section. There is some scattered very light oxidation staining but the stagecoach holdup scene remains extremely crisp. The frame is quite nice retaining perhaps 95% original color case-hardening, very vivid on the left side, muting more on the right but still there, with remnants of minor oxidation staining. The hammer as well retains some excellent color case-hardening with the trigger showing fading pale fire temper blue. The triggerguard retains perhaps 90% original silver plate with the bow of the guard and frontstrap faded to a dull ochre patina, the backstrap with nearly all its original silver plate, the butt now a dull goldenrod. The smooth walnut one piece grip rates very good plus with nearly all its original varnish, fading slightly along the sharp edges of the butt, also with minor dings and handling marks from the years, it is numbered to the gun on its interior. The gun seems to time well and lockup properly. Really a very fine to excellent example of these nice Colt cartridge-converted revolvers. (38614-5) {ANTIQUE}

Iver Johnson Skeeter Double Ejector Gun

Lot #346 (Sale Order 345 of 699)

serial #05252E, .410 bore, 26" barrels both choked skeet with bright excellent bores. The barrels retain about 98% later, good quality restored blue with some very sparse remnants of a minor pinprick pit here or there, the work is older and well done. The frame shows a bit more wear retaining about 95% later blue, most of the metal surfaces retaining vertical or horizontal polishing marks from an electric buffer, this has left the left side "Iver Johnson/Hammer Forged" marking slightly light along its lower edge. The straight grip American walnut buttstock and splinter style forend rate about very good as refinished as many years ago, the metal being slightly proud in areas. The forend shows a crack from the forend iron to the forend latch which was repaired during the refinish and seems stable. The gun seems to function well mechanically but barrels exhibit lateral play with a slight sliver of light seen between the breech face and the standing breech. Equipped with automatic safety, double triggers and ejectors. (38586-2) {C&R}

U.S. Federal Period Flintlock Contract Pistol by Thomas French

Lot #347 (Sale Order 346 of 699)

About .65 cal, 9 3/4" slightly shortened round barrel with an oxidized bore showing some light pitting. The barrel is a pleasing plum brown patina with a very good sunken "(eaglehead)/P" proof at its left rear along with proper inspector's markings. A nicely done reconversion to flint, the lock is marked only "French" the attendant parts a nice contemporary plum brown patina, there being a bit of bluish discoloration on the lockplate (there is no evidence of the rear date). The brass is all a nice tarnished goldenrod patina and the brass sideplate shows evidence of once having had a belt hook installed (these were assumed to have been some manner of naval contract). The American walnut stock rates very good showing an old repair to a crack at the butt which was extremely well done, and the overall minor dings and handling marks that come from the years. The left stock flat still exhibits "Marsh" and "M.A." inspectors stampings to the rear of the sideplate. The lock functions well mechanically and what may be an original, or at least an antique, ramrod is included. A very good "example" piece overall of this secondary martial naval contract flintlock pistol. (38610-7) {ANTIQUE}

Lovely Fullstock Sporting Rifle with Jos. Hambrusch Austrian Barreled Action

Lot #348 (Sale Order 347 of 699)

serial #2249, 7mm Mauser, 22" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 98% plus of what is likely lovely restored later blue, done here in America after the re-stocking; the floorplate and long tang triggerguard remain in-the-white. The receiver, butterknife-style bolt handle and the bottom metal are profusely oakleaf engraved with the floorplate showing bellowing bull stags and doe game scene with chamois on the bow of the guard. The bolt body and extractor remain bright and the rifle is sighted with a silver bead on sporting ramp and two leaf rear, one folding, one standing. The receiver has been fitted for dual claw bases which support a Kahles Helia 4x60 telescopic sight with heavy European reticle and slightly hazy optics. The scope itself rates good to perhaps very good, showing fading blue, missing elevation knob and impact marks at the left of the ocular lens. Amenities include butterknife bolt handle, lever-release floorplate, double set triggers and long tang manual safety to rear of action with conventional safety retained on bolt. The rifle is stocked Monte Carlo style with a semi-rollover flared shadowline cheekpiece with a flared teardrop pistolgrip cap and stylistic forend tip. The forend tip and gripcap appear to be myrtle wood and are set off with ebony spacers. The stock rates very good plus to excellent with only a very few, very light handling marks here and there, needing only checkering and sling swivels to be complete. The length of pull to these 3/4" Pachmayr basketweave rifle pad is 13 3/4". Overall an absolutely lovely barreled action that was neatly stocked on the shorespost-war in arguably the finest of Paul Mauser's cartridges. (38628-1) {MODERN}

Moore's Patent Firearms Company No. 1 Deringer by Brooklyn Firearms

Lot #349 (Sale Order 348 of 699)

serial #2580, .41 RF, 2 1/2" barrel with an about very good bore which shows sharp rifling but with scattered light oxidation and light pitting. The barrel retains about 85-90% original blue, the loss due to even fading on the left and right radius, with some minor handling marks, light dings and a minor scar on the underside near the serial number. The barrel shows light flourishes of scroll with the familiar "arrow" pointing toward the muzzle. The frame retains perhaps 97% original silver plate, the left side wear only on the high edges of the engraving, the right side showing a streak of missing finish where some contaminant removed silver. The engraving remains crisp as does the checkering, there being some minor dings below the thumbpiece latch. Additionally to the rear of the hammer there are two file-cut notches, perhaps a "tally" of hoodlums or bad guys the Deringer helped to quell. The gun seems to function well mechanically and there is very light barrel-to-frame play. A nice example in very seldom-encountered condition. (38610-11) {ANTIQUE}

Winchester Model 1890 Slide Action Rifle

Lot #350 (Sale Order 349 of 699)

serial #168611, 22 WRF, 24" octagon barrel with a bright about excellent bore. The barrel and magazine tube on this second model retain about 92-95% original blue, the loss is due to even fading, light muzzle wear and toning to pewter on the sharp edges. There are the overall very tiny handling marks or light scratches that come from the years and some scattered spots of light oxidation, the magazine tube has toned primarily to a deep blue-gray faded original blue. The receiver retains perhaps 75% original blue, the balance toning to a plum patina with wear to pewter on the sharp edges, also with some minor dings, scratches or handling marks, most prominent around the takedown screw. The triggerguard and tang have toned primarily to a plum and pewter patina. The straight grip walnut buttstock and grooved forend rate very good with much original varnish and the expected overall dings and handling marks that come from a hunted arm. There is a silver bead Lyman front sight in place and the original stamped sporting rear as well. A nice example overall, still in a very respectable state of condition, with a much superior bore than is normally encountered on these 22 Winchester Rimfire models. (38638-32) {C&R}

Excellent Winchester Model 1894 Saddle Ring Carbine

Lot #351 (Sale Order 350 of 699)

serial #864135, 30 WCF, 20" round barrel with full magazine and a bright excellent bore. This is a very nice saddle ring carbine. The barrel and magazine retain 97-98% original blue with some light flaking to brown and minor handling marks. The action retains 95% original blue with the loading gate retaining nearly all of its original blue, some flaking to brown along the bottom of lever, some light silvering and minor handling marks. The smooth gumwood stocks rate very good plus retaining much of their original varnish with some light flaking spots, a couple scratches and scattered handling marks. The carbine is equipped with a carbine rear sight, a Winchester front sight, an origina saddle ring. A high condition saddle ring carbine that appears to have seen little use. (208592-3) {C&R}

Winchester Model 1886 Lightweight Takedown Lever Action Rifle

Lot #352 (Sale Order 351 of 699)

serial #156960, 33 WCF, 24" round barrel with half magazine and an excellent bore. The barrel and magazine retain 95% original blue with a couple tiny light dings, a few handling marks and light flaking to brown. The action retains 50% original blue with overall fading to gray and a few spots of oxidation staining. The walnut stocks rate very good plus with an added varnish, some light flaking, a couple dings and some handling marks. The rifle is equipped with a hard rubber buttplate, a Winchester 22C rear sight and a Marble's Sheard front sight. A very good 1886 Lightweight Takedown Winchester. (208581-6) {C&R}

Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

Lot #353 (Sale Order 352 of 699)

serial #253035B, 32 WCF, 24" round barrel with full magazine and a good plus bore that shows scattered frosting and some pitting but strong rifling. The barrel and magazine retain about 40% original blue with overall flaking to brown, some light pitting at muzzle and some tiny tings. The action retains about 25% original blue with overall flaking to brown, a few small spots of oxidation staining and some tiny dings. The plain walnut stocks rate very good plus with an added varnish, scattered dings and handling marks. The rifle is sighted with a Winchester No. 22 rear sight and a German silver blade front sight. A very good 1873 Winchester rifle. (208581-2) {ANTIQUE}

Winchester Model 88 Lever Action Rifle

Lot #354 (Sale Order 353 of 699)

serial #60613, 243 Win, 22" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 99% original blue with just a hint of silvering at muzzle. The checkered pistolgrip walnut stock rates excellent with a couple minor handling marks. The rifle is sighted with a Lyman No. 16A folding leaf rear sight and an ivory bead front sight. A single magazine is included that shows some silvering around the edges of the floorplate. A very nice Model 88 overall. (208585-50) {C&R}

Unique H. Pieper Modified Diana Grade Double Hammergun with Special Damascus Barrels

Lot #355 (Sale Order 354 of 699)

serial #170384, 12 ga., 32" special fine damascus steel barrels masterfully twisted with an amazing star and makers name pattern. The barrels show a lovely dark gray and lighter gray damascus pattern their whole length, having been beautifully restruck and restored by Buck Hamlin, one of the last of our "old-world gunsmiths". It was not until this restoration that the true beauty of these barrels was shown, in that every tiny swirl of damascus has the makers name spelled out within "PIEPER". How this is even accomplished is likely lost to the annals of history, but it would take a damascus worker who knew his business a tremendous amount of time. The bores rate about very good showing remnants of light pitting their full length, the right tube with a bit more moderate. The pitting has softened somewhat, the bores having been lightly honed at some point in their past. The right tube has a typically tight European .718"-.719" bore diameter choked about modified with .010"-.011" constriction. The left tube is slightly more open with a .720"-.721" diameter, choked full with a constriction of .029". There is no wall thickness in the right tube below .033", the left shows a minimal wall thickness of .037", both of these measurements along the top edges of the tubes about halfway down their lengths, the balance showing much thicker walls. The rears of the barrels are marked: "Grand Prize/Paris Exhibition 1889" and "Modified Diana/Fine Damascus/Belgium". The frame and lockplates show 99% plus vivid restored color case-hardening with light sprays of open scroll, light borderline engraving and game dogs left and right, with the makers name surrounded by scroll. The triggerguard as well shows all its original restored blue and shows an endearing depiction of a running stag. The checkered capped French walnut pistolgrip buttstock rates excellent, also as masterfully refinished, showing some stunning grain figure and perfectly chased checkering. The splinter forend is similar and is near overall checkered. There is a lovely scalloped horn pistolgrip cap and the length of pull to the checkered hard rubber "H Pieper Liege" buttplate is 14 1/4"; drops are 1 3/4" and 3". The barrels are currently off-face and exhibit light lateral play and obviously could be tightened if one wished, however the beauty of this shotgun lies in these complex damascus barrels. The locks are rebounding, crisp and mechanically functional, the hammers timed with one another. Overall a beautiful shotgun masterfully restored by Mr. Hamlin, flawlessly-so, the barrels clearly must have been made for some type of exhibition or perhaps even to sit at the Pieper factory itself as a showpiece, the star and makers name pattern is stunning. An outstanding Belgian shotgun which is a testament to the damascus barrel makers art. (38560-9) {C&R}

Scarce U.S. Model 1813 Flintlock Pistol by Simeon North

Lot #356 (Sale Order 355 of 699)

.69 cal (worn to about .72), 9" barrel with a lightly oxidized bore showing some pinprick pitting. The metal surfaces of this pistol are mostly a mix of gunmetal and gray-brown patina with spots of light pitting scattered throughout. The brass flashpan is a dark untouched patina, the "P / US" mark on the barrel and "P" on the tang are still crisp and clear. The lockplate appears to be an earlier example with faint "S.NORTH / BERLIN" marked vertically at the rear of the plate and no markings present forward of the hammer. The walnut stock remains in very good condition as lightly refinished long ago showing some older repaired cracks at the lower tang and buttcap, two small grooves on the right side forward of the lock, a professionally repaired chip above the hammer and the expected small dings and handling marks. The top jaw and screw are missing but the mechanism otherwise functions very well on both half and full cock and the frizzen spring is still strong; these two missing parts should be easily attainable, either original or properly aged contemporary. A correct hickory ramrod is included with threaded and slotted metal ferrule at the end. Only about 1626 of these pistols were made making them very hard to come by and this is a very good example overall. (138610-6) {ANTIQUE}

British Paget-Style Cavalry Carbine by Tower

Lot #357 (Sale Order 356 of 699)

About .77 cal, 19 5/8" barrel with lightly oxidized bore. This is an interesting British flintlock made in the Paget-style but with a slightly longer barrel and no sliding safety on the lockplate. The metal surfaces are mostly a mix of gunmetal and gray patina with some darker patches of light pitting scattered about. The left-side breech is marked with two crisp British proofs, the lock is marked "TOWER" at the rear with the Royal Cypher and a faint broad arrow stamp. The brass furniture is mostly a nice ocher patina with some more moderate dings on the buttplate. The ramrod swivel screw appears to be an older replacement and the sling bar with ring intact. The straight grip walnut stock remains in good condition showing a repaired 3/4" crack at the upper tang, some light chipping and tiny cracks near the forward wedge, a small crack rear of the lockplate, tight 2 1/2" crack forward of the lock, 2" crack forward of the left side rear wedge, a thin 5 3/4" professionally repaired sliver on the left side top edge and some further small dings, dents and handling marks. There is no flint present, the frizzen spring is still strong and the lock functions very well at full and half cock. Overall a very nice example of these handy carbines with an interesting longer than usual barrel. (138715-9) {ANTIQUE}

Engraved Colt Open Top Pocket Revolver

Lot #358 (Sale Order 357 of 699)

serial #63296, 22 RF, 2 3/8" barrel with a fair bore showing moderate oxidation and good rifling throughout. The metal surfaces of this lovely little revolver are embellished with fine New York style engraving with loose scroll and extensive punch-dot shading on the frame, further scrollwork and light punch-dots on the cylinder, sunbursts on either side of the barrel and columns down the length of the barrel on either side. The barrel has mostly worn to gunmetal with some light oxidation staining and pinprick pitting while the cylinder retains perhaps 20-25% bright nickel finish, the remainder worn to gunmetal and gray patina showing some very fine pinprick pitting scattered throughout. The frame is mostly a nice ocher patina with a tiny crack forming on the right side cartridge cutout, some scattered remnants of silver plate and a couple handling marks. The trigger and hammer show some high edge wear and freckling but retain some very nice fire blue. The smooth antique ivory grips appear to be pencil-numbered "62296", no doubt an error, and remain in very good condition showing some light chipping at the top edge of the right panel, a 2" crack through the escutcheon of the left panel, some smaller chips at the edges and the right panel showing lovely patina and striations. The barrel is numbered to the frame and just a little loose while the mechanism functions very well with excellent timing and lockup. Really a very fine revolver with some lovely engraving. (138624-9) {ANTIQUE}

Savage Model 99-G Deluxe Takedown Lever Action Rifle

Lot #359 (Sale Order 358 of 699)

serial #343893, 300 Savage, 24" barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is an excellent condition rifle made in 1933 and retains 98% original blue with some very light high edge wear and a couple scattered freckles. The bolt is mostly bright with some light freckling scattered throughout and the lever retains all of its bold case-hardened color as well as most of the original protective varnish. The "SVG" grooved steel buttplate has mostly toned to a gray patina with some light oxidation staining in the grooves. The checkered capped pistolgrip walnut buttstock and schnabel forend remain in excellent condition with crisp checkering and retain almost all of their original factory varnish showing just a couple light flakes here and there, some light scratches predominantly on the left side butt and minor handling marks. The rear sight dovetail has been filled in with blank and the rifle is sighted with a Marble's flip-up tang peep sight and ramped silver bead front. This is about as nice a pre-war 99 as you are likely to find and would be a superb addition any Savage arms collection. (138693-9) {C&R}

Savage Model 1899 250-3000 Lever Action Rifle

Lot #360 (Sale Order 359 of 699)

serial #179699, 250-3000 Savage, 22" barrel with a bright very good plus bore showing a few spots of light frosting. The barrel of this rifle is mostly a dark blue-gray patina with a few scattered patches of light pitting, light freckling and handling marks. The frame retains about 84% original bright blue with some high edge wear, spots of light oxidation staining and a couple patches of light pitting. The lever has mostly toned to a mix of brown and gray patina showing a couple patches of light pitting, minor oxidation staining and some remnants of original case-hardened colors lurking about. The checkered pistolgrip buttstock and schnabel forend remain in very good plus condition with a few tiny chips at the edges, mostly sharp checkering, a few dings, dents and some light chipping at the heel. The buttstock shows some very nice figure throughout. The hard rubber pistolgrip cap is a little loose and shows some scuffs around the edges and the usual takedown button has been replaced with a small round button, probably a period repair. The screw hole above the cartridge counter shows some light damage and there are three additional screws present on the left side frame for a side mount scope base. The sporting rear sight is Savage Arms-marked, the front sight is the correct white bead and the trigger is finely cross-checkered, correct and unique to this model. This 1916-made rifle has seen some honest use but is still a very nice example of this desirable model. (138567-13) {C&R}

Savage Model 1899-A Lever Action Rifle

Lot #361 (Sale Order 360 of 699)

serial #104579, 303 Savage, 26" round barrel with a very good bore showing some light oxidation and strong rifling throughout. The metal surfaces of this 1910-made rifle retain about 85% original blue on the barrel showing some spots thinning to silver, moderate freckling and a few small patches of pinprick pitting. The frame retains perhaps 30% original bright blue mostly in the more protected areas with the remainder toned to gray patina with some scratches and freckling. The lever is mostly smooth gray with some freckling, a few spots toning to brown and some hints of original case-hardened colors and the crescent steel buttplate has mostly worn to gray with some light pinprick pitting scattered about. The straight grip walnut perch belly buttstock and schnabel forend remain in near excellent condition with just a few scattered flakes in the finish, minor dings, dents and handling marks. The rifle is sighted with semi-buckhorn rear, German silver front blade and is fitted with sling swivels. This is a very attractive 1899-A rarely seen in such nice condition. (138567-9) {C&R}

Engraved Manhattan Firearms Navy Model Percussion Revolver

Lot #362 (Sale Order 361 of 699)

serial #47378, .36 cal, 6 3/8" period shortened barrel with a fair bore showing moderate oxidation and strong rifling throughout. The metal surfaces of this revolver are mostly lightly cleaned gunmetal with the cylinder and loading lever a darker gray patina, some scattered old pitting, freckling and small dings. The brass triggerguard and backstrap are a mix of goldenrod and ocher patina with some strong silver plate remaining in the protected areas near the triggerguard. The cylinder motifs are still quite strong, obscured some by dark freckling and the revolver is embellished with expert foliate scrollwork with punch-dot shading. The smooth walnut one piece grip is mismatched pencil-numbered 9682 but remains in very good condition showing some oil soaking, small dings, scratches and handling marks and fitting very well. A number of the screws, the un-numbered wedge and the loading lever are replacements. The barrel, triggerguard and backstrap are numbered to the frame, the arbor is un-numbered and the cylinder is appears to be numbered 5577. The spring plate is missing and mechanical function is still very strong with good timing and lockup. This revolver is still a solid representative example of an engraved Manhattan. (138674-6) {ANTIQUE}

Smith & Wesson .44 Hand Ejector 2nd Model Revolver

Lot #363 (Sale Order 362 of 699)

serial #20620, 44 Special, 6 1/2" barrel with an excellent bore. This 1923-made Hand Ejector has an "[eagle] / S2" military inspection mark stamped on the frame under the crane and was possibly a left over 1917 frame that was used up by the factory as the numbers on all the appropriate parts correctly match. Although Smith & Wesson used up most of their wartime military parts by early 1921, there is no doubt a few frames were probably still "kicking around" the factory. The metal surfaces retain about 90% plus original blue with most of the loss due to silvering on the barrel along with thinning finish, high edge wear, light oxidation stains, turn ring on the cylinder and light handling marks. The smooth faced service trigger and service style hammer have fading case-hardened colors with light operational wear but the lanyard loop is mostly gray. The diamond checkered walnut factory grips are correct for this model gun but are numbered to another revolver. They rate very good to excellent with fine dents and scratches, mostly on the left panel. Timing and lock up are excellent and the yolk stop and yolk stop spring are missing which it will not affect normal operation.A fine old hand ejector with interesting markings for the martial collector or revolver enthusiast. (88620-15) {C&R}

Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Single Action Top-Break Revolver

Lot #364 (Sale Order 363 of 699)

serial #35516, 44 S&W (Russian), 6" barrel with an oxidized and pitted bore. The metal surfaces retain about 98% quality non-factory blue with light high edge wear, assembly marks, turn ring on the cylinder, fairly evenly scattered old pitting under the new finish and a few scratches. The hammer and triggerguard retain bold case-hardened colors with light operational wear but the trigger is mainly pewter. The diamond checkered hard rubber factory grips with S&W logo in a circle are numbered to another gun and rate excellent. Barrel-to-frame fit is tight, all appropriate parts are numbered to the gun, and it still times and locks up correctly. This later made gun does not have the patent dates on the barrel. A great starter gun for the upstart collector or to use for display. (88620-14) {ANTIQUE}

Colt Woodsman Target Semi-Auto Pistol

Lot #365 (Sale Order 364 of 699)

serial #116209, 22 LR, 6 5/8" barrel with an excellent bore. This 1937 Target remains in beautiful condition exhibiting only light wear. The metal surfaces retain about 98% original blue with high edge wear, scattered small oxidation blemishes and a few hairline scratches. The fully checkered walnut grips rate about excellent with a few lightly worn diamond points. The pistol features a windage adjustable factory rear sight and elevation adjustable Patridge front sight. This lovely gun includes a hinged maroon factory box that is correctly end labeled to the gun but is numbered to a different gun (129076). The box rates about very good with light scuffing on the edges and split corner seams on the right side of the lid. The gun also includes a factory two-tone magazine, Colt booklet "Price List of Component Parts for Revolvers and Automatic Pistols", a Colt muslin drawstring postal bag with sewn in address label and a spare straight taper Woodsman 4 1/2" Sport barrel. The barrel retains 99% original blue and appears to be in unused condition with an excellent bore and fixed ramp serrated front sight. The tag on the bag has the printed Colt return address and a handwritten address to a gentleman in West Hartford, Connecticut. The postage stamp is dated April 6, 1945 and cost a whopping 4 1/2 cents to send it across town. The original owner perhaps had plans to convert the gun to a Sport Model but never did. A fine example of the Woodsman Target. (88620-22) {C&R}

Colt Model 1911 Civilian Government Model Semi-Auto Pistol

Lot #366 (Sale Order 365 of 699)

serial #C17298, 45 ACP, 5" post WWI Colt barrel with an excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this 1915 manufactured pistol retain about 85-90% original blue with the grip frame thinning to pewter, high edge wear, assembly marks, scratches and some light peen marks around the slide stop hole on the right side. The slide stop is the early style with plunger groove and no doubt a tool was used to "help persuade it to move" during take down leaving the light peen marks. The double diamond checkered walnut factory grips rate very good to excellent with light diamond point compression, a few dents and dings. All parts appear correct for the period of manufacture and the pistol includes a single two-tone Raymond Engineering Corp. magazine with pinned base. One hundred and two years later this gun still retains strong condition with honest wear and is a solid addition to anycollection. (88620-39) {C&R}

U.S. Model 1911 Semi-Auto Pistol by Colt

Lot #367 (Sale Order 366 of 699)

serial #266804, 45 ACP, 5" Colt barrel with a partially oxidized bore. This 1918 made pistol retains about 80% original brush blue finish with moderate high edge wear, flat mainspring housing is pewter, remaining grip frame surfaces are thinning to pewter, lightly cleaned oxidation and pitting plus scattered handling marks. The double diamond checkered walnut grips rate good with moderate diamond point wear, worn smooth in a few limited areas, plus a few dents and dings. All parts are appropriate for the period of manufacture, Lt. Colonel John M. Gilbert's "JMG" inspection mark on the frame is crisp as are the other markings and includes a single unmarked two-tone magazine with pinned base. This "old war horse" has seen some honest use over the years but would be a fine addition to any WWI/II or Colt collection. (88620-40) {C&R}

Colt Model 1911 Civilian Government Model Semi-Auto Pistol

Lot #368 (Sale Order 367 of 699)

serial #C112550, 45 ACP, 5" factory barrel marked "COLT 45 AUTO" with an excellent bore. This 1919 made 1911 commercial pistol retains about 80% original blue with the forestrap worn to pewter, high edge wear, slide surfaces a mottled mix of blue and pewter in areas, scratches and assembly marks. The double diamond checkered walnut factory grips rate about good plus with light diamond point compression, scratches and dings. The mainspring housing was changed to a checkered arched mainspring with lanyard loop but the remaining parts appear correct. The pistol includes a single unmarked two-tone magazine with pinned base and lanyard loop. The lips of the magazine are cracked on both sides of the tube. This post WWI gun has seen moderate but honest use. (88569-26) {C&R} [Calhoun L.H. Howard Collection]

U.S. Model 1911 Semi-Auto Pistol by Colt

Lot #369 (Sale Order 368 of 699)

serial #156876, 45 ACP, 5" Springfield Armory WWII field replacement barrel with an excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this well used pistol have worn to brown with traces of original blue in the protected areas and on the controls in addition to oxidation stains, fairly even pinprick pitting and a few assembly marks. The double diamond walnut factory grips rate about good with light to moderate diamond point wear, dents, dings and scratches. The markings have softened slightly from wear but remain quite strong overall. Major Gilbert H. Stewart's inspector mark is present on the frame, all parts appear correct for the period of manufacture and it includes a single two-tone magazine with pinned base and lanyard loop. This salty 1911 has seen some use over the years but remains mechanically functional and ready for the range or upstart collector. (88569-14) {C&R} [Calhoun L.H. Howard Collection]

Smith & Wesson .44 Magnum Hand Ejector Revolver

Lot #370 (Sale Order 369 of 699)

serial #S179293, 44 Magnum, 4" heavy barrel with an excellent bore. This lovely four-screw 1958 made revolver has been factory quality refurbished by an unknown artisan and retains about 99% reapplied blue with a faint turn ring on the recessed cylinder. The .500" target trigger and .500" target hammer have been re-case-hardened and the colors remains as bold and beautiful as applied by the factory. The diamond checkered goncalo alves factory grips with silver S&W medallions rate very good to excellent with light handling wear along the edge of the butt. This revolver features a white outline micro adjustable rear sight and red ramp front sight. A factory letter dated January 11, 2017 is provided and indicates this gun was shipped as a pre-model 29 with features as described on January 20, 1958 to Abercrombie & Fitch of New York City, New York. Overall, this is a beautifully restored pre-model 29 Handejector and would be a solid acquisition by any revolver enthusiast. (88585-20) {C&R}

U.S. Model 1911 Semi-Auto Pistol by Colt

Lot #371 (Sale Order 370 of 699)

serial #178737, 45 ACP, 5" Colt barrel with an excellent bore. The metal surfaces have generally toned to a mix of pewter, brown and blue with perhaps 20% original finish remaining in the protected areas and on the controls. The surfaces have been lightly cleaned and still with fairly even pinprick pitting in addition to scratches and assembly marks. The double diamond walnut factory grips rate about good with light to moderate diamond point wear, most prevalent toward the butt, and some light scattered dents. Major Gilbert H. Stewart's inspector mark on the frame remains crisp as do the other factory marks. All parts appear correct for the period of manufacture and it includes a single two-tone magazine with pinned base and lanyard loop. This would be a fine startup gun for the upstart collector or just a good shooter for those who prefer the "ole timey" guns. (88569-15) {C&R} [Calhoun L.H. Howard Collection]

U.S. Model 1911 Semi-Auto Pistol by Colt

Lot #372 (Sale Order 371 of 699)

serial #281767, 45 ACP, 5" WWII era Colt barrel with an excellent bore. This 1918 made pistol appears arsenal reworked with 1911A1 upgrades. It retains about 99% arsenal re-applied Parkerized finish with old pitting and other handling marks visible under the new finish. The double diamond checkered walnut grips rate about good to very good with light diamond point wear, several small sections of moderately compressed diamonds, a few dents and scratches. The left panel appears to be a replacement Remington-UMC grip. The markings survived the refinish in fine fashion and remain quite strong including Lt. Col. John M. Gilbert's inspection mark. There are no arsenal rework marks present. The mainspring housing has been changed to a checkered arched with lanyard loop, the grip safety is the later long tang 1911A1 type but the remaining parts are correct for the period of manufacture. The pistol includes a single unmarked two-tone magazine. A fine example of a 1911 probably reworked at an arsenal and remaining in grand condition. (88569-21) {C&R} [Calhoun L.H. Howard Collection]

U.S. Model 1911 Semi-Auto Pistol by Springfield Armory

Lot #373 (Sale Order 372 of 699)

serial #116261, 45 ACP, 5" Springfield Armory barrel with a frosted bore. The pistol retains about 5% original blue which is present in the protected areas and on the controls with the frame toned to smoky gray, the slide and grip frame more pewter. Scattered about the metal surfaces are light pits, scratches and an assembly mark. The double diamond checkered walnut factory grips rate good with light diamond point wear, moderating toward the butt in addition to dents and scratches. The flaming ordnance bomb on the frame and slide are strong as are the other markings. The Federal Eagle on the right side of slide is struck slightly off center and combined with handling wear has left the bottom thin. With the exception of the barrel bushing, all appropriate parts have the small Springfield Armory "s" marking. The pistol includes a Springfield Armory two-tone magazine with folded over flanges welded to the base and a lanyard loop. A salty old war horse ready for the shooter or collector. (88569-44) {C&R} [Calhoun L.H. Howard Collection]

Factory Engraved Smith & Wesson Model 27-2 Revolver

Lot #374 (Sale Order 373 of 699)

serial #S269557, 357 Magnum, 6 1/2" pinned barrel with an excellent bore. This lovely revolver has factory class "A" foliate scroll engraving with punch dot shading that covers about 75% of the metal surfaces. The engraving is very Germanic in character and not the typical open scroll normally encountered from the factory. The engraving has later added gold fill but coverage is incomplete, it could be refilled or just as easily removed. The metal surfaces retain about 99% original blue finish with a very light turn ring on the recessed cylinder. The service trigger and hammer retain bold case-hardened colors with very light operational wear. The diamond checkered goncalo alves factory target grips with silver S&W medallions rate very good plus with light handling marks, mostly on the left panel along with flaking finish. A brass plate has been fitted and screwed to the base and is engraved with the initials "J.J.K.", a shield with an American Eagle in the center and engraved "COLONIAL / RIFLE & PISTOL / CLUB". The revolver has the standard features for this model including a black blade micro adjustable rear sight and Patridge front sight. A nice factory engraved "357 Magnum" revolver that was a "prize-gun" at the club's yearly shoot-off. (88585-19

Colt Woodsman Target Model Semi-Auto Pistol

Lot #375 (Sale Order 374 of 699)

serial #68845, 22 LR, 6 5/8" medium barrel with an excellent bore. This lovely 1929 made pistol retains about 98-99% original blue with light edge wear at the muzzle and scattered very light scratches. The checkered walnut factory grips rate very good overall, with scattered light diamond point compression and a few very light dings. This pistol features a windage adjustable square notch rear sight and elevation adjustable Patridge front sight. This gun has the original factory box that is numbered to the gun but sadly time and handling has taken its toll and it rates about fair. The base of the box has the best condition but has been repaired and displays frayed edges. The cover is separated from the base and all but the right rear section of the flap remains; the rear hinge flap is intact. The gun has some lovely accessories including a factory sight adjustment tool (screwdriver), factory bore brush with original craft paper cover rating about excellent, test target numbered to the gun and a manual with heavy red paper cover and fold out instruction pamphlets. One pamphlet is separated and the others show a repair performed in the distant past. A wonderful addition to any Colt collection replete with some nice original accessories. (88638-11) {C&R}

Colt Woodsman Sport Model Semi-Auto Pistol

Lot #376 (Sale Order 375 of 699)

serial #124971, 22 LR, 4 1/2" straight taper barrel with an excellent bore. A clean little Sport Model with wonderful condition retaining about 99% original blue finish with slight edge wear at the muzzle and few scratches. This 1938 made pistol sports checkered walnut factory grips in excellent condition with a few minor handling marks. This version of the Woodsman was equipped with a fixed semi-ramp serrated front sight and windage adjustable square notch rear sight. A single two-tone factory magazine with correct markings is included. This first series Sport Model would be a fine addition to any collection. (88449-8) {C&R}

Colt Woodsman Sport Model Semi-Auto Pistol with King Gunsight Modifications

Lot #377 (Sale Order 376 of 699)

serial #180678, 22 LR, 4 1/2" barrel with an excellent bore. This beautiful little gun has several King Gun Sight upgrades but appears to have seen little use. It retains about 99% original blue with slight wear near the muzzle. The grips are aftermarket checkered walnut thumb rest walnut extension grips (right panel only), and rate excellent overall. They are unmarked but are of good quality and add a nice feel to the gun. This gun has a few features from the old masters at King's including their micrometer click adjustable rear sight with semi-rib, ramp reflector front sight with Patridge blade and overtravel stop installed from the front of the frame (the reflector in the front sight is missing). A single Colt two-tone magazine is provided. Many collectors and shooters are seeking out the guns modified by Kings for their fine workmanship and value. This gun looks like it would be a lot of fun to run the occasional box of ammo through and still retain great collectors value. (88449-27) {C&R}

Smith & Wesson 1st Model 44 Hand Ejector Revolver

Lot #378 (Sale Order 377 of 699)

serial #10630, 44 Special, 6 1/2" barrel with an excellent bore with a few faint pinprick pits. This is the famed "Triple Lock" held in such high regard by many of the contemporary shooters such as Elmer Keith. This lovely specimen has been factory refurbished in February, 1952 with about 99% original and reapplied blue finish exhibiting slight edge wear at the muzzle and a turn ring on the cylinder. The barrel and cylinder show old pinprick pitting under the new finish but the frame is quite smooth overall. The sideplate is a replacement but is assembly numbered to the gun and displays crisp S&W logo under the original finish. The service style hammer and trigger have faded to gray with a few minor operational marks. The diamond checkered walnut factory grips with gold S&W medallions are numbered to the gun and rate excellent. All the appropriate parts are correctly numbered to the gun and it still times and locks up like it just left Springfield. Despite the re-finish, the markings on the barrel are crisp and there are refurbish marks and dates present on the grip frame. A lanyard loop was added to the butt and the serial number transferred to the inside of the left grip frame. A wonderful example of a New Century revolvers that are highly sought after by collectors. (88685-2) {C&R}

Smith & Wesson Combat Magnum Hand Ejector Revolver

Lot #379 (Sale Order 378 of 699)

serial #K261414, 357 Magnum, 4" heavy barrel with an excellent bore. This 1955 made gun remains in beautiful condition and has not seen much use. The metal surfaces retain about 99% original factory blue with a light turn ring on the recessed cylinder. The diamond checkered walnut factory target grips with silver S&W medallions are numbered to another gun and rate about very good to excellent with the only blemish a shallow 3/16" square chip on the heel of the right panel. This gun features a Baughman ramp front sight and black blade micro adjustable rear sight. All the appropriate parts are correctly numbered to the gun with excellent timing and lock up. A truly fine pre-model 19 four screw revolver. (88648-1) {C&R}

Colt Government Model Semi-Auto Pistol

Lot #380 (Sale Order 379 of 699)

serial #288115-C, 45 ACP, 5" barrel with an excellent bore. This 1961 made pistol has a poorly installed brass blade front sight but the remaining gun rates excellent overall. The metal surfaces retain about 97% original nickel plate exhibiting scattered light scratches with most of the loss due to the soft solder and tool marks around the sight. The replacement checkered rubber Pachmayr wrap around grips rate excellent. The pistol features the standard nickel-plated drift adjustable rear sight with a small impact mark on the right side and the aforementioned brass Patridge style replacement sight set on the slide, surrounded by a pool of solder and small file marks. The pistol includes a single unmarked nickel-plated magazine. This gun has strong condition and only needs a little professional help with the sight. (88676-15) {MODERN}

British Contract Colt New Service Revolver

Lot #381 (Sale Order 380 of 699)

serial #136558, 455 Colt (Webley), 5 1/2" barrel with an excellent bore. This 1917 made revolver still retains strong condition after years of service with the Commonwealth. The metal surfaces retain about 75% original blue finish with many surfaces starting to thin to smoky gray. The barrel has scattered pitting that was lightly cold blued in past but the remaining finish appears true. There are the expected very light handling marks and minor freckling. The trigger has fading but strong Nitre blue color as does the hammer's spur with oxidation stains on the sides. The hard rubber grips with "Colt" in an oval are numbered to the gun and rate about very good plus with compressed diamond points plus dents and dings, mostly around the butt. The British proof and ownership marks are crisp with good clean factory markings. There is light screw slot damage but the lanyard loop is still present. Many of the British contract guns were converted to 45 Colt but this one has been spared that indignity and remains original with honest wear. A very desirable British contract gun. A partial box of scarce vintage ammunition follows to complete your acquisition. (88701-1) {C&R}

Rare Box of Winchester Repeating Arms Company 455 Colt Cartridges

Lot #382 (Sale Order 381 of 699)

This lot consist of a single two-piece orange box with attached green label on the cover. The label has the box quantity in the upper corners with "WINCHESTER" across the top. Under the name is ".455 COLT CARTRIDGES" over a picture of the cartridge flanked by "17 GRAINS / POWDER" on the left and "265 GRAIN BULLET" on the right. Under the picture of the cartridge is "ADAPTED ESPCIALLY FOR / COLT OR WEBLEY NEW SERVICE REVOLVER". The cartridge and firearm information are also listed on three sides of the cover with the two end messages over stamped with a large red "W". The box rates about very good with strong seams, edge wear, slightly flaking label and light soiling. The base rates about the same with overall strong seams, light handling wear and short tear on one end in the seam. There are (42) .455 Colt cartridges in the box head stamped "W.R.A. Co. / 455 COLT. The cases are lightly tarnished with a few showing light oxidation blemishes and are equipped with small copper primers. The bullets are 265-grain round nose flat points with light lead oxide. Some of the meplat on the bullets show light denting and five have been "X'd" by one of the previous owners. The "X" was probably to enhance expansion but that huge flat meplat gave these cartridges plenty of "thump". Overall, the package and content rate about very good plus. A great addition to the .455 New Service previously listed. (88701-2)

U.S. Model 1911 Semi-Auto Pistol by Remington-UMC

Lot #383 (Sale Order 382 of 699)

serial #19570, 45 ACP, 5" Springfield Armory barrel with a lightly frosted bore. This late 1918 made pistol has about 60% finish that has toned to smoky gray exhibiting signs of light cleaning with areas worn to pewter, high edge wear, oxidation stains, pitting, fine scratches and the occasional darker blue finish, mostly on the small parts. The grips are replacement fully checkered walnut that rate about fair with several moderate dents on the left panel and moderate to heavy handling wear overall. The checkering pattern is visible but heavily worn and two of the grip screws are missing, the remaining two showing moderate wear. The inspection mark of Major Edmund E. Chapman is still crisp with the other markings strong. The eagle's head is weak on the frame, mostly because of a light strike but the one above the slide stop remains crisp. No magazine is provided. This salty old war horse retains remarkable condition considering the years of use. (88658-194X11854) {C&R}

Steyr Mannlicher M72 Model S/T Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #384 (Sale Order 383 of 699)

serial #8729, 9.3x64, 25 1/2" hammer forged barrel with a bright, excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 98% original blue that is overall toning to plum and has a few light handling marks. The checkered European walnut stock rates near excellent and has a few light dings and other handling marks. The stock features a satin oil finish and has a contrasting forend tip and grip cap, both with white line spacers and the grip cap having a diamond shaped inlay. The stock is also equipped with sling swivels and has a Pachmayr Decelerator solid rubber recoil pad. Rifle is equipped with factory iron sights, including a forward slant V-notch rear sight and has Mannlicher bases with 1" rings included mounted to the receiver. Rifle also features dual set triggers and has an internal rotary magazine. A lovely example of these quality Austrian made rifles. Though shown in the Steyr catalog it is not known how many actually have been imported into the U.S.A. Presumably the number is very small and this could be a rare opportunity to own one of these fine large game Sporting Tropical rifles. (48612-22) {MODERN}

Winchester Model 12 Black Diamond Trap Three Barrel Set

Lot #385 (Sale Order 384 of 699)

serial #609668, 12 ga., three factory numbered barrels. Barrel #1 is a 32" solid rib with single bead sight that is choked full with an excellent bore. Barrel #2 is 26" solid rib with a single bead sight and choked improved cylinder (marked modified) with an about very good bore that is lightly pitted throughout. Barrel #3 is a 27 5/8" with an adjustable poly-choke and features a solid rib with single bead sight and an excellent bore. The receiver is mostly a mottled gray with traces of original blue still present, and has "-TRAP-" stamped on the belly below the serial number. Barrel assembly #1 has about 60-70% original blue that is fading to gray. Barrel assemblies #2 and #3 retain about 80-85% original blue that is toning to brown. All have areas of light surface oxidation and there are a few areas of light pitting as well. The checkered walnut forends all have matching checkering patterns and rate very good to near excellent with light handling marks and some lightly flattened points. The checkered walnut pistolgrip buttstock features the black ebony diamond inlays on either side of the wrist and rates very good. The buttstock is missing the recoil pad and has a tiny crack forming on the right side of the wrist and evidence of drying along with some light handling marks. The wrist has fading initials "W.H.C." stamped on the underside behind the lower tang. Overall an about very good 1930 vintage example, that with some effort and the right recoil pad could be a terrific all-purpose sporting arm. (48450-1) {MODERN}

Winchester Model 12 Black Diamond Trap Slide Action Shotgun

Lot #386 (Sale Order 385 of 699)

serial #366999, 12 ga., 30" ventilated rib barrel choked light full with an excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this 1924 vintage sporting arm retain about 85-90% original blue that is flaking to brown and blending with areas of very light surface oxidation. There is light slivering and other edge wear throughout. The checkered walnut stocks rate very good. The forend has some light flaking and fading to the finish along with some light dings and flattening to the points. The capped pistolgrip buttstock features the black diamond ebony inlays on either side of the wrist and has some lovely figure. The buttstock has some minor dings and light handling marks and has a few small chips along the butt, the recoil pad is missing. The initials "W.H.C." have been stamped on the wrist just behind the triggerguard and tang. The receiver bears the "-TRAP-" designation on the belly in front of the loading port, the factory rib extension is missing from the top but the rib remains intact and tight to the barrel and is equipped with dual bead sights. This classic shotgun still functions correctly and with a little effort could be a real head turner. A very good sporting shotgun with lots of potential. (48450-2) {MODERN}

Winchester Model 42 Slide Action Shotgun

Lot #387 (Sale Order 386 of 699)

serial #144541, 410 Bore, 28" plain round barrel choked full with a bright, excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this 1935 vintage small bore retain about 97% original blue that is toning to brown and mixing with some specks of light surface oxidation throughout. Besides some light handling marks and some areas of light handling wear there are a few light scratches on the receiver. The walnut stocks rate near excellent and have light minor dings along with some other assorted handling marks. The butt retains a factory hard rubber buttplate and the buttstock has an about 14" length of pull. An overall near excellent example that would make a fine small bore sporting shotgun. (48638-34) {C&R}

Browning High Power Safari Grade Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #388 (Sale Order 387 of 699)

serial #62119L71, 458 Win Mag, 24" barrel with a bright, excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 99% original blue that is lightly toning to brown and has some light handling marks throughout, there is factory engraving along the bottom metal with a small amount of gold fill remaining. The bolt remains in-the-white and is bright. The checkered Monte Carlo walnut stock rates excellent with only a few light dings. The stock features dual magnum cross-bolts, swivel studs and a factory vented recoil pad. The original sights are intact, including the front sight hood. The rear receiver mount holes remain vacant. An excellent condition example of these classic magnum sporting rifles that should be a stout performer in any sporting situation. (48612-30) {MODERN}

Browning High Power Safari Grade Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #389 (Sale Order 388 of 699)

serial #L8328, 30-06, 22" barrel with an excellent, bright bore. This is a lovely, 1958 manufactured rifle which retains 99% of the original blue on the receiver, barrel, and engraved trigger guard/floor plate. There are a few very minor spots of light pitting along the outer edges of the muzzle, and some light handling marks along the edges of the trigger guard bow but these are barely noticeable. The jeweled bolt exhibits very little wear and remains mostly bright with only a handful of small dark specks on the knob. The nicely figured checkered Monte Carlo walnut stock rates excellent and is fitted with a Pachmayr White Line recoil pad. The checkering is crisp and sharp and there are only a handful of very minor handling marks. The rifle is equipped with iron sights and also has a set of Leupold "Detacho" quick detachable two-piece bases and rings installed. This is an excellent, pre-salt wood High-Power utilizing the Mauser action, suitable for all North American game. (48612-18) {C&R}

Browning Safari Grade High Power Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #390 (Sale Order 389 of 699)

serial #3L22155, 7mm Rem Mag, 24" barrel with an excellent bore. Metal surfaces of this 1963 manufactured long extractor rifle retain 99% original blue finish with a few light handling marks throughout, the engraved bottom metal retains all its original gold fill. The muzzle crown has some gray but both it and the bolt remain mostly bright. The checkered Monte Carlo style walnut buttstock rates near excellent showing only a couple of light handling marks in the finish. The stock features a single magnum cross-bolt and a Browning vented rubber recoil pad and sling swivel studs are factory installed. The original front sight remains intact, minus its hood and the rear sight has been removed. A Buehler one-piece base with a 1" rings has been installed on the receiver. Overall a beautiful Belgian made Browning that with the right optics will be ready to take on any North American big game. (48612-29) {C&R}

Kleingunther Model K15 Bolt Action Sporting Rifle by Voere

Lot #391 (Sale Order 390 of 699)

serial #873304, 300 Weatherby mag, 24" barrel with a bright, excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this lovely top-quality German-made sporting rifle retain about 99% original high-gloss blue that is lightly toning to brown and has a few very light handling marks. The bottom metal has a satin nickel finish and features nice loose foliate engraving with some geometric pattern embellishment, there are a few minor scratches in the magazine's floorplate. The high-gloss checkered stock features a lovely grade of English walnut. The stock is factory equipped with a magnum crossbolt which has the same finish and engraving pattern as the bottom metal and features a semi-rounded cheekpiece and schnable forend tip and has a checkered black plastic grip cap; the grip cap has a bone inlay with the initials "HBA". The stock itself rates near excellent with handful of minor dings and light scratches and abrasions. There are no provisions for sights, a set of Redfield two-piece scope bases are mounted to the receiver. Rifle was imported by Kleingunther in Seguin, Texas and is an absolutely fabulous high-end quality rifle.(48612-5) {MODERN}

Ruger Model M77RSM MKII Express Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #392 (Sale Order 391 of 699)

serial #750-00024, .416 Rigby 24" barrel with a bright, excellent bore. This employee purchase rifle retains about 99% plus original blue with no visible signs of wear. The premium grade Circassian walnut stock with hand cut checkering and ebony forend tip is in like new condition and features a steel grip cap and solid rubber rifle pad. This dangerous game rifle features an interchangeable brass beaded front sight and three leaf express rear sight. Included are the original cardboard box, original invoice from Ruger, sling swivels and scope rings. An as-new-in-box example with a super low serial number that was reserved for a specific Ruger employee and has lots of collector potential. (48612-37) {MODERN}

Ruger Model 77RSM MK II Express Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #393 (Sale Order 392 of 699)

serial #750-00030, 416 Rigby, 24" barrel with a bright, excellent bore. This metal surfaces retain about 99% plus original blue that has no visible signs of wear. The straight figured and checkered Circassian walnut stock is in as new condition and features an ebony forend tip, a steel capped pistolgrip and has a solid rubber rifle pad. This low numbered employee reserved rifle features an interchangeable brass beaded front sight and three leaf express rear sight. Included are the original cardboard box, manual, swivels and scope rings. An as-new-in-box example of these employee purchase low serial number rifles that has lots of investor potential. (48612-36) {MODERN}

Browning Auto 22 Grade II Semi-Auto Rifle

Lot #394 (Sale Order 393 of 699)

serial #3T77831, 22 LR, 19 1/2" barrel with an excellent bore. The barrel retains about 99% original blue with just a few light handling marks noted. The factory engraved French gray receiver rates excellent and features foliate patterns with game scenes in the center panels. There are prairie dogs depicted on the left side, squirrels on the right and a flying mallard on top. The base of the top game scene bears the initials of Alphonse Marachal, Browning Master Engraver. The trigger retains nearly half of its original gold plating. The deluxe grade checkered European walnut stocks rate excellent and have a few very light handling marks. The original front sight remains intact, the rear sight has been removed and in its place a factory cantilever style scope base with grooved rail has been installed, this mount is a factory option, though it is not marked. A lovely 1963 vintage Grade II Belgian made sporting rifle with very nice wood that has the added bonus of having the Master Engraver's initials present on his work, as not all of the rifles of this model and style were marked by the engraver. (48585-54) {C&R}

Browning Auto-5 Sweet Sixteen Semi-Auto Shotgun

Lot #395 (Sale Order 394 of 699)

serial #70S99425, 16 ga., 26" matted plain barrel choked improved cylinder with an excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this Belgian made sporting arm retain about 99% plus original blue with no visible signs of wear. The trigger retains all its original gold plating. The receiver features factory foliate scroll engraving and all the markings are crisp. The checkered walnut stocks are almost a pecan brown color and rate as-new. The buttstock features the squared pistolgrip and has a 14 1/4" length of pull to the factory hard rubber buttplate. The original factory two-piece box that is numbered to the gun is included which contains the manual and magazine plug. A classic 1970 vintage sporting shotgun that is in as new-in-box condition as you are likely to find, and would make either a terrific investment piece or upland bird gun. (48644-1) {MODERN}

Browning Auto-5 Sweet Sixteen Semi-Auto Shotgun

Lot #396 (Sale Order 395 of 699)

serial 4S26835, 16 ga., 26" ventilated rib barrel choked cylinder with an excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this Belgian made sporting arm retain about 97-98% original blue that is toning to brown and has light handling wear and a few areas of very light surface oxidation throughout. The trigger retains nearly all of its original gold plating and the receiver bears factory foliate scroll engraving with geometric borders. The blonde checkered walnut stocks rate very good and have some light handling marks and minor to moderate crazing to the factory lacquer. The buttstock has the rounded pistolgrip and a 14 1/4" length of pull to the original hard rubber buttplate. Included is a printout of instructions on adjusting the friction ring. A near excellent example made in 1964 that would make an ideal upland bird gun. (48626-16) {C&R}

Browning Auto-5 Semi-Auto Shotgun

Lot #397 (Sale Order 396 of 699)

serial #1Z47914, 20 ga., 26" ventilated rib barrel choked modified with an excellent bore. This 1961 vintage Light 20 retains about 98-99% original blue that has some very light handling and edge wear. The trigger retains most of its original gold plating. The receiver has the factory foliate scroll and geometric border engraving, and all the markings remain crisp. The checkered walnut stocks have a reddish hue and rate very good with a few light dings and some light flaking and chipping to the original lacquer. The buttstock features the round knob pistolgrip, the original hard rubber buttplate has some minor chipping. A classy Light 20 in near excellent condition. (48626-17) {C&R}

Browning Auto-5 Sweet Sixteen Semi-Auto Shotgun

Lot #398 (Sale Order 397 of 699)

serial #X74585, 16 ga., 28" matted plain barrel choked modified with an excellent bore that has a very slight ding on the underside just ahead of the barrel ring. The metal surfaces on this 1952 vintage classic retain about 97-98% original blue. The barrel has a few light scratches toward the muzzle and there are a few light handling marks throughout. The receiver markings and factory engraving remain crisp and the trigger has all its original gold plating. The forearm has what appears to be a small with-the-grain crack forming near its base. The checkered walnut stocks rate near excellent and have a few light dings and other handling marks. The stocks feature an oil finish and are the earlier reddish hue, the buttstock has the round knob pistolgrip and the original hard rubber buttplate. A magazine plug is included. An excellent example overall of these classic sporting arms. (48630-6) {C&R}

Sako Finnbear Mannlicher Bolt Action Carbine

Lot #399 (Sale Order 398 of 699)

serial #596912, 375 H&H, 20" barrel with a bright, excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 99% original blue with some very light handling wear noted on the bearing surfaces. The checkered walnut full-length stock rates excellent and has only a few small dings. The stock features a Monte Carlo butt and is fitted with the factory vented recoil pad. The original sights are intact, including the front sight hood.Mounted to the receiver is a B.Nickel Supra Marburg/L 1x12 E/S fixed power riflescope. This quality German made scope features a post and crosshair reticle and has excellent optics. A terrific sporting rifle package in excellent condition, that is chambered in a desired caliber and is accompanied with a set of superior optics. (48672-4) {MODERN}

Antonio Zoli Express Model Over Under Rifle

Lot #400 (Sale Order 399 of 699)

serial #218180, 9.3x74R, 23 1/2" solid rib barrel with bright excellent bores. The barrels of this rifle retain almost 99% original blue with just a few handling marks and high edge wear. The frame is Zoli's "old silver" finish with some minor scattered oxidation staining, freckling, and tarnishing throughout and features very nice extensive foliate scrollwork with vignettes of bighorn sheep, elk, and deer. The lever, triggerguard, and safety retain about 98% original blue. The walnut schnabel-tip forend and pistolgrip buttstock feature skip-line checkering and a light oil finish, remaining in excellent condition with just a few scattered handling marks. The stock is also shaped with a European-style comb and left-side cheekpiece and fitted with a rubber buttpad giving a 14 1/2" length of pull. This rifle features double triggers with a forward set trigger, a manual safety, extractors, sling swivels, and is sighted with red fiber optic rear sights and a white bead front sight. Included is the original cardboard box that shows some tears and wear, along with the associated paperwork. Overall, an excellent rifle that has apparently seen very little use and is ready for the hunt. (138413-30) {MODERN}

Custom Austrian 98 Mauser Magazine Sporting Rifle by Johan Springer

Lot #401 (Sale Order 400 of 699)

serial #336, 8mm Mauser, 24 1/2" round barrel with a bright about excellent bore which shows a spot or two of very light oxidation. The metal surfaces retain about 85-90% original blue, the loss is due only to some even fading and some light high edge and contact point wear. The rifle is stocked classic style in a nice grade of English walnut and features a rounded left side cheekpiece with shadowline and checkered panels at grip and wrap-around pattern at forend. The stock itself rates very good plus to excellent with only some very minor handling marks widely scattered here and there. Amenities include a hard rubber gripcap and forend tip showing a length of pull to the grooved hard rubber buttplate of 14 3/8". The receiver has some very light borderline engraving with some very nice scroll on the bolt handle with a coarsely checkered circumferential ring on the knob. The bottom metal and long tang triggerguard show excellent quality tight scroll in near full coverage with a sharp chiseled-in-relief game scene of a bellowing stag surrounded by oakleaf and acorn engraving. The rifle is sighted with a simple brass bead front sight and u-notch single standing rear. The receiver has been fitted with dual claw bases which support a Johann Springer marked Kahles H4x60 telescopic sight with heavy duplex reticle and bright excellent optics, also showing some light wear to the body of the scope. The barrel as well is maker-marked and in addition to double set triggers, there is a nice thumb safety at the rear of the tang. Really a very lovely offering from this sought-after craftsman from Wien. ??(38345-28) {C&R}

Stevens Ideal No. 49 Walnut Hill Rifle on No. 44 Action

Lot #402 (Sale Order 401 of 699)

serial #16924, 32-40, 30" part round part octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore. This rifle features Stevens early style deep scroll engraving in near full coverage on the action with front face of action properly marked "49". The rifle features all matching numbers on the frame, barrel, forend , buttstock and buttplate. The rifle is in the typical 49 configuration with checkered pistolgrip buttstock with cheekpiece and Swiss butt along with a full loop lever. The barrel retains about 90% original blue finish with a couple areas of surface oxidation and pitting, mostly near muzzle and another area about halfway between the forend tip and the muzzle. The action retains a pleasing mix of a smooth gray brown patina with some original color case-hardening showing through. The checkered pistolgrip buttstock and forend rate excellent as very lightly cleaned and with some added light finish. The checkering remains sharp and edges well-defined. The gun has a protective coat of oil which seems to be both on the wood and metal. The rifle is sighted with a globe target front, no rear seat and a Stevens No. 104 windgauge Vernier tang mounted peepsight with combination eye cup. The barrel has no holes or alterations of any kind. This is a nice honest Stevens No. 49 Walnut Hill rifle. (18320-60) {C&R}

Tryon Republic of Texas Model 1816 Musket

Lot #403 (Sale Order 402 of 699)

About .75 cal. flint, 42" barrel with an about very good bore. The barrel is primarily a dark gray and brown patina with pewter undertones and overall light pitting, it is appropriately "U.S." and "P/GF" marked on its left rear radius. The lockplate is primarily a brown patina with light pinprick pitting while the area beneath the frizzen and its spring is mostly smooth; the hammer is a deep brown lightly oxidized patina. The rear of the lockplate is marked "Tryon Philada" while the center of the lockplate shows "Texas" beneath a large star with a smaller star at its center. The front and rear barrel bands show minor and some moderate pitting, the center band is a later, incorrect replacement which is slightly undersized. The stock rates very good overall showing an old light cleaning, also with the overall minor dings and handling marks one would expect from the years of use. There is a repair to crack at the right rear of the tang and just above and below the lockplate, they seem stable. There is a Confederate States of America 1861-dated one cent piece inlaid in the wrist at the rear of the tang with two small brads, it appears to be a reproduction one cent piece; there is a nice inlaid Silver Star with five points on the belly of the stock ahead of triggerguard front extension. Each point of the star spells out "T-E-X-A-S" with a circled "CS" at the center of the star. Likely an original Tryon Republic of Texas musket, it was clearly converted to percussion at some point, very possibly for the Civil War; it has now been fairly neatly converted back to flint. The lock seems to function well mechanically and a trumpet shaped ramrod is included. An interesting Republic of Texas musket with some intriguing later appliques. (38345-21) {ANTIQUE}

Winchester Model 12 Pigeon Grade Slide Action Shotgun

Lot #404 (Sale Order 403 of 699)

serial #1965335, 12 ga., 30" ventilated rib barrel choked full with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 97-98% original blue, the loss is due to some very light operational wear, light muzzle wear and some even fading. The engine turning on carrier is brilliant, the bolt engine turning showing operational wear on its right side. The checkered walnut deluxe grade buttstock and semi-beavertail extended forend rate very good plus to near excellent, showing some stunning grain finish and only light handling marks here and there, the buttstock perhaps with a bit of added finish but certainly otherwise unmolested. There is some very light slot damage on the screw retaining the blued pistolgrip cap and there are the remnants of a silver oval sticker along the toeline. The length of pull to the grooved Winchester white line recoil pad is 14 1/4" and the arm features drops of 1 1/4 and 2", appearing very much to have been made for the trap fields. A very nice example overall. (38493-4) {C&R}

New England Percussion Sporting and Target Rifle by Edwin Wesson

Lot #405 (Sale Order 404 of 699)

About .36 cal, 29" octagon barrel turned for starter and drilled for false muzzle (none is present) with a moderately oxidized bore. The barrel is an overall pleasing darker gray-plum patina with scattered light oxidation but no mentionable pitting. The front sight is a diminutive globe with simple post insert with a simple v-notch rear sight which is likely a much later gunsmith replacement, and a folding lollipop tang aperture sight, the tang also with a larger hole to the rear of this, which likely held of the original sight. The barrel frame, hammer, and back action "sideplate" show very light loose open scroll engraving, beneath a light coating of superficial oxidation. The German silver dual spur triggerguard shows some loose foliate engraving and filigree on the bow of the guard with some nice engraving on its rear extension. The German silver buttplate is faceted and lightly chiseled and features a sliding iron top cover, perhaps for caps, perhaps for the staff of a peepsight, it is lightly engraved as is the very nice toeplate. The pendulum style German silver patchbox is very nice and very "Edwin Wesson" and shows the same excellent quality open loose flowing scroll as the balance of the arm. The highly figured English walnut buttstock rates otherwise very good to near excellent with much original varnish and only light handling marks and dings, were it not for a crack completely through the wrist due to the highly figured nature of the wood. This crack was repaired during the period of use with an iron and a tin strap, affixed with brads and small screws, it appears to be fairly rugged and will not flex but is also somewhat rudimentary. The left side of the buttstock shows an oval German silver monogram plate which is engraved with nice scroll. The arm features a dual-acting lock mechanism and double set triggers and what is likely its original ramrod is present. The top of the barrel is marked only "Wesson/Hartford/Cast Steel", and is not serial numbered. It is speculated that this is likely a gun started by Wesson before his sudden and untimely death, the company having run for a full year after his death by its financial backers. The serial or assembly number "80" is marked on both the frame and mating surface of the barrel, concealed when the gun is assembled. Overall a very nice Wesson single shot target and sporting rifle that had an unfortunate mishap many many years ago. (38345-3) {ANTIQUE}

Fine Unmarked European Flintlock Holster Pistol

Lot #406 (Sale Order 405 of 699)

.62 cal, 11 5/8" part octagon part round barrel with a lightly oxidized bore. The barrel is an overall deep plum brown and gray patina, the metal mostly smooth with some sparsely scattered light oxidation. The banana-shaped lock has a pronounced teat at its rear with a lightly chiseled border, the same treatment is seen on the nice swan-neck cock. The frizzen spring is lightly chiseled, as is its tail and the tail of the frizzen proper is chiseled in a dolphin head. There is a simple brass thimble and slightly ornate tailpipe with an brass triggerguard with lightly chiseled front extension, dual-strapped buttcap, simple sideplate and an ornate brass monogram plate atop the wrist. The European walnut buttstock rates very good with crisp edges showing much original varnish and the expected minor dings and handling marks from the years. It features a horn forend tip, flowing Baroque carving around the tang, tailpipe and front of triggerguard, the stock flats with small dropper points. The stock shows a few cracks and a 1" chip missing from the rear of the lock, the wood has shrunken away from the buttcap slightly over the years. The lock seems to function well mechanically, the top jaw is likely an antique replacement from the period. There is a horn-tipped ramrod included which may well be original equipment. The lovely 18th century flintlock holster pistol overall, a bit of conservation would bring the stock right back up to snuff. (38433-59) {ANTIQUE} [Paul Weisberg Collection]

Very Fine Brass-Barreled Muzzle Loading Cannon

Lot #407 (Sale Order 406 of 699)

This is a high-quality brass-barreled cannon with mahogany carriage which appears very much to be a product of the Strong Firearms or J.H. Snelling companies, certainly of their quality. The barrel is roughly 19" long from the muzzle lip to cascabel with a 1 7/16" bore about 15 5/8" deep, with an only very lightly oxidized bore. The barrel features a slightly flared muzzle, single astragal with fillets, straight chase to the breech reinforce, the reinforce chase plain to the base ring and cascabel. All the brass hardware is a lovely dull ochre patina, the barrel with the expected very sparsely scattered very light dings here or there. The vent hole is iron lined and there are old and neatly dressed remnants of attaching hardware adjacent to it which doubtless attached some manner of percussion or trip-hammer style lock to the rear of the gun. The naval or garrison-style carriage is very nicely constructed with mahogany cheeks and stretcher with oak axles, very neatly capped in brass. The turned wooden tires are each retained by a single brass pin, rating very good showing only very light drying checks on the surface of the tires. There is a very nice dovetailed mahogany elevator with a brass knob and the capsquares are retained with iron pins (two have fractured at some point now being slightly shorter than original, they are still fully functional and this is unobtrusive). The balance of all the hardware is quality-made and is brass including the left and right side eyelets for attaching gun tackle. Overall an extremely finely-made piece of naval saluting hardware. (38343-1)

Exceptional Firing Scale Model 12 Pound Napoleon Gun And Limber

Lot #408 (Sale Order 407 of 699)

This is an extremely detailed and nicely hand-painted scale model of the U.S. 12-pound Napoleon gun. The barrel is of brass and is nearly a foot long with a .72 caliber bore which is bright excellent. The barrel has a nice slightly raised muzzle face with the muzzle flare perfectly imitating the full-scale gun which it represents, even the transition from tapered to round just behind the trunnions is a perfect representation. The gun, in addition to being properly bored, is also vented and will take firecracker fuse, it shows no signs of having been fired. The correct No. 2 style field carriage is constructed of walnut with reinforced trunnion plates on the cheeks left and right, banded in blackened brass. The cheeks and the trail have all of the appropriate hardware in miniature, the axle is fabricated of steel bar. The trail plate is properly affixed with one hinged, and one fixed, pointing ring and there is a nicely detailed sponge and rammer chain plate attached to the underside of the trail. The wheels are very nicely made and actually include separate felloes, spokes, and hubs with iron tires. The interior edges of the hubs are neatly banded in brass while the exterior outer axle tips are capped with nicely turned octagonal brass caps. The wheels have been neatly accented with gold paint with a red border and green accenting outer stripe around their circumference, on the interior of each felloe, on each spoke and around the circumference of the hubs. A nice miniature tar bucket hangs on the right cheek. The limber is equally nicely made, also of walnut, and is very detailed; the lid is hinged with a very nice locking hasp. The wheels are very nicely hand-painted and decorated identically to those on the cannon itself. The limber pole had broken at some point but has been very neatly repaired; it is unobtrusive. One of the capsquares is a later replacement as the brass is a lighter gauge. This cannon and limber are completely handmade, as are all of the hardware, clearly by a craftsman who was very talented. The overall length when assembled is roughly 37". Really a superbly handcrafted scale model, quality throughout. (38343-2)

Lovely Colt Woodsman Target Model Semi-Auto Pistol

Lot #409 (Sale Order 408 of 699)

serial #116968, 22 LR, 6 1/2" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this lovely Target Model retain 99% original blue, the loss is due to some very scant sharp edge wear and a couple very tiny rubs at the muzzle. The fully checkered walnut grips rate excellent with some very minor compressions atop the right grip. A single two-tone magazine marked "Colt Woodsman/Cal .22 LR" on its baseplate is included, it rates excellent to as-new. Included with the gun is its original purple-tone, hinge-top box which rates very good plus having been renumbered to the pistol showing some minor restoration in the form of well-done glue to joints on the box corners and lid edges. Internally we find the original blued steel screwdriver in its original Manila sleeve, bore bristle cleaning brush in its original Manila sleeve, instructional pamphlet, and test target numbered to the gun. Overall an absolutely super First Model Woodsman Target Model pistol that truly appears as new-in-box. (38449-26) {C&R}

Colt Woodsman Sport Model Semi-Auto Pistol

Lot #410 (Sale Order 409 of 699)

serial #182559, 22 LR, 4" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this lovely little sport model retain about 99% original blue, the only loss being some extremely light muzzle wear and some very light sharp edge toning. The checkered brown plastic extended target grips rate excellent. Included with the arm is an all blued 10 round magazine marked on its base "Colt Woodsman/Cal 22LR" rating excellent. Included is an original, correct two-piece purple-tone box (not numbered to the gun) which rates very good plus to near excellent showing only some light corner abrasions. The box features a proper end label with barrel and sight surcharge label, the lid with the molded plastic stocks surcharge label as well, a portion of it is missing. On the interior we find the instructional pamphlet and the test target which is numbered to the box; the box and target a mere 1950 numbers away from this example. Really an absolutely super pistol and box ensemble. (38449-9) {C&R}

Colt 22 Automatic Target Pre-Woodsman Semi-Auto Pistol

Lot #411 (Sale Order 410 of 699)

serial #9439, 22 LR, 6 1/2" barrel with a bright about excellent bore which shows a couple spots of extremely light pitting. The metal surfaces retain about 97% original blue, the loss is due to some light muzzle wear, sharp edge wear and some very light handling marks, primarily along the frontstrap. The diamond checkered walnut grips rate very good plus to near excellent showing only some minor compressions or light dings of the points. Includes a single two-tone 10 round magazine marked "Cal.22/Colt" with rates excellent. Really a very nice pre-woodsman pistol overall still in a very fine state of condition. (38449-19) {C&R}

Custom Colt Pre-Woodsman First Model Target Semi-Auto Pistol

Lot #412 (Sale Order 411 of 699)

serial #30023, 22 LR, 6 1/2" later target model barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 98 to near 99% excellent quality later blue, very much appearing factory in every respect. The checkered walnut "elephant ear" grips with silver Rampant Colt medallions were added at a later time and rate excellent showing minor dings or handling marks here or there. Included is a single two-tone magazine marked only "Cal.22/Colt" on the baseplate. Features Patridge style front sight and windage drift adjustable rear. The pistol comes in what appears to be its original purple-toned hinge-top box serial numbered to the gun in pencil on its bottom, without end label. The box rates very good plus with some cellophane tape repairs to the corners. In the interior is a blued steel screwdriver with manila envelope and red cardstock covered early "The 'Woodsman' Model" pre-woodsman instructional booklet. A very attractive custom restored pre-Woodsman pistol which according to the included factory letter was originally shipped in June 1922 to Edwards and Walker of Portland Maine in a 10 gun shipment. (38449-23) {MODERN}

Rare U.S. Model 1840 Paymaster Sword by Ames

Lot #413 (Sale Order 412 of 699)

30" diamond shaped double edge blade with a 36 1/8" overall length. The blade is nicely etched with a gold washed background showing scrolls with Pay Master on the obverse side and "U.S." in sunburst on the reverse side with "AMES / SWORD / Co. / CHICOPEE / MASS" just in front of the ricasso. The blade retains about 90% lightly fading original gold wash and scattered fine staining along the foible. The brass hilt is cast relief with floral decorations, an acorn shaped pommel, dual langets and shows a Federal eagle on the obverse side and a plain oval disc on the reverse. The obverse langet has an applied "PM" above 13 stars inside of a foliate vine border, the reverse langet is plain but has been scratch engraved "1977.26.3" in a slanted line. The hilt retains about 85% original gold wash with areas of loss having a pleasing brass patina and some tiny light scratches on the reverse side. The tubular steel scabbard is decorated with fancy gold washed brass fittings, remains overall bright with light marks from being cleaned and has a modest fingernail size dent between the two middle fittings. The brass retains about 80% original gold wash and numbers have been scratch engraved in the side of the collar matching the langet. An about very good rare and desirable American officer's sword. (58674-28)

Extremely Rare U.S. Sons Of Confederate Veterans Officers Sword by Henderson Presented to William P.

Lot #414 (Sale Order 413 of 699)

This is believed to be the only Sons of Confederate Veterans swords known to exist and is essentially an 1860 Staff & Field Officers sword with a 30 3/4" diamond shaped double edge blade and 37 5/8" overall length. The blade is nicely etched with scroll, panoplies of arms, trophies, "Wm. P. Kearfott" on the obverse side and "U.S." in sunburst on the reverse side along with "Henderson / & Co / Phil PA" on the ricasso. The blade has nicely faded to pewter with scattered fine oxidation and pinprick pitting and a slightly bent tip. The fancy gold washed hilt has a lovely scroll engraved silver grip wrapped in braided brass wire. The ornate floral knucklebow has a double branch guard and decorative oval quillon, a pierced static counterguard with eagle on panoply of flags and olive branches and an armor decorated heart shaped pommel. The hilt retains about 90% original gold wash with the exposed surfaces having a pleasing brass patina. The metal scabbard is nickel plated with a couple shallow dents and scratches, is decorated with fancy pierced brass fittings and is engraved "Presented to / Wm. P. Kearfoot / Division Commander U.S.C.V. of W.Va. / by his Staff and Assistant Staff / Officers." William P. Kearfoot enlisted as a Private in Co. D. of 2nd. Virginia Infantry and later was promoted to Seargent some time in 1862. On July 2, 1861 his company seen action at Falling Waters and days later took march to Bull Run and was stationed at the left wing of the Battery watching the enemy. After the Battery withdrew they charged and assisted capturing Sherman's Battery over a course of three hours of heated fire. William served the Confederacy with two other relatives and included with the sword are three folders containing musters and correspondence for each of the men. A great looking Sons of Veterans Staff & Field sword never seen for a Confederate soldier. (58674-30)

Rare U.S. Springfield Model 1869 Trowel Bayonet

Lot #415 (Sale Order 414 of 699)

Description Update (3/14/18): The socket and finger rest are numbered alike "57"

This is a rather interesting bayonet (combination tool) designed so it could also be used for digging in hopes the infantryman would not need a separate entrenching tool. The bayonet measures 12 5/8" overall with an 8 5/8" triangular shaped blade measuring 3 3/4" across the rear edge. The blade has been cleaned bright showing remnants of pinprick pitting and scattered light freckling. The socket and hinge show sparse matching pitting but unlike the blade show no cleaning marks; there is some light surface oxidation behind the locking ring and the leather tompion shows light scuffing but remains mostly intact. The socket is equipped with a combination swivel tompion for the rifle muzzle and folds in to the blade for use as a fingergroove for digging. Accompanying the bayonet is a dark brown leather scabbard with belt loop and brass tip chape. The leather shows light crackling with modest flaking mostly along the collar, the "U.S." and patent markings remain crisp and legible. The tip chape has a tarnished patina with spots of light verdigris which is also present on the copper rivets. An about very good example of these unusual seldom encountered trowel bayonets. (58674-11)

Colt Single Action Army Revolver

Lot #416 (Sale Order 415 of 699)

serial #357098, 38 Special, 5 1/2" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel retains perhaps 97% original blue, the loss is due to some light fading and light muzzle wear while the ejector rod housing retains perhaps 95%, the loss due to fading along its outer edge. The cylinder is similar but shows a number of circumferential rotational marks across its surface. The triggerguard retains perhaps 90% original blue, the loss is due to fading to plum on the frontstrap, the backstrap primarily a plum as well. The frame retains 95% case-hardening, fading to a mottled smoky case-hardened patina in areas with vibrant color and others, the areas of loss toning to a plum brown and worn to pewter patina. The bright polished sides of the hammer have toned to a light plum, especially in the area of the spur. The checkered hard rubber Rampant Colt grips rate very good with a couple minor chips or abrasions from the years, they are scratch-numbered to the gun on their interior. The gun seems to function well and time properly. (38638-6) {C&R}

Custom Colt Police Positive Special Revolver Engraved by John Adams

Lot #417 (Sale Order 416 of 699)

serial #962138, 38 Special, 5" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this very nicely embellished revolver retain about 99% excellent quality silver plate with the ejector rod, hammer, trigger and thumb latch all very nicely blued. John Adams has embellished the frame with loose open flowing scroll with banknote filigree and acanthus leaf borderline bordering. The right side of the frame features an American Bald Eagle in full dive with a riband emanating from his talons which reads "Victory". There is light geometric embellishment on the cylinder and open flowing scroll atop the barrel with checkerboard engraving on the sides of the front sight. Coverage on the frame is near full and he has surrounded the left-side Rampant Colt with a ring of nice swirled scroll. The checkered walnut grips with silver Rampant Colt medallions rate excellent and they are numbered on the interior to the gun in grease pencil. The very front of the frame at its knuckle is neatly signed "J Adams", the gun is otherwise as-new and appears unfired since Mr Adams did the wonderful quality engraving. A very attractive late Police Positive Special overall beautifully accented by this well-thought-of New England engraver. (38659-22) {MODERN}

Steyr Mannlicher Schoenauer Model 1956 MC Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #418 (Sale Order 417 of 699)

serial #21113, 30-06, 20" barrel with a bright near excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 92-95% original thinning blue, the loss due to scattered areas of pinprick pitting and oxidation staining, including a 3/4" area on the top of the barrel. The swept butter knife bolt handle is toning to a pewter patina and is numbered to the gun. The full length checkered walnut capped pistolgrip stock rates near very good with moderate handling marks and thinning finish. The stock features a high comb design with a left side flared shadowline cheekpiece, Whiteline ventilated rubber recoil pad which has hardened and crazed over the years and a rear sling swivel. This rifle is sighted with a silver ramped front sight and two position flip up rear sight graduated for 200 and 300 yards. Included is a Lyman All-American 4X scope with crosshair reticle and clear optics mounted to a Griffin & Howe left side receiver mount. The magazine floorplate is import marked from Stoeger Arms Corporation. Overall a nice hunting package chambered in a classic American caliber. (218638-16) {C&R}

Stevens Ideal No. 45 Range Model Rifle on a 44 Action

Lot #419 (Sale Order 418 of 699)

Description Update (3/14/18): A couple small cracks behind upper tang

serial #2547, 32-40, 28" part round part octagon barrel with a very good to near excellent bore. The barrel retains about 95% of a quality old restored blue finish. The frame retains a mottled smoky case-hardened patina, more vibrant in the protected areas. The smooth walnut straight grip stock rates very good with minor handling marks and one notable 1" scratch on the left side and wears a Swiss style buttplate. The schnabel-tipped forend rates very good with minor scratches and wears a folding palm rest neatly and possibly factory mounted with the forward screw acting also as forend screw and rear very neatly installed on inside of forend; there is a 1 1/2" sliver missing from the left side at the rear This rifle is sighted with a windguage globe front sight with target insert, a spirit level mounted in the rear sight dovetail and a tang mounted mid-range peep sight with six position diopter. Overall a nice Stevens Range Model ready to put some rounds "on paper". (218684-8) {C&R}

Colt Single Action Army Revolver

Lot #420 (Sale Order 419 of 699)

serial #194431, 38-40 W.C.F., 4 3/4" barrel with a bright bore exhibiting scattered pitting. This is a nice honest revolver made at the turn of the century (1900) with some modest use. The barrel and ejector rod housing retain about 40% original blue with the remainder toning to a mix of pewter and smoky gray. The cylinder is gray with strong splashes of original blue in the flutes. The grip frame has toned to brown on the backstrap and frontstrap with thinning blue on the butt and nice strong color around the triggerguard. The frame has remarkedly bold case-hardened colors on the right front section, inside the window and the sight channel; fading colors on the left side, the remaining surfaces toned to brown. There is lightly cleaned oxidized pitting on the barrel and ejector rod housing with scattered lighter pinprick pitting on the other surfaces in addition to scattered light oxidation blemishes. The checkered hard rubber factory grips with Rampant Colt in an oval rate about very good to excellent with light handling marks and the initials "HAD" scratched on the left butt. The factory scratch numbers are not visible but one of the owners, a Mr. Reeves, scratched his last name on the inside of the panels. Timing and lock up remain excellent with numbers matching on all appropriate parts and crisp markings. A great Peacemaker with some honest use and strong condition. (88706-20) {C&R}

Winchester Model 1894 Special Order Takedown Rifle

Lot #421 (Sale Order 420 of 699)

serial #89222, 32-40, 26" part round part octagon barrel with a bright near excellent bore showing strong rifling with scattered fine oxidation and sparse very light pinprick pitting. The special features on this rifle include the takedown, part octagon barrel and full magazine. The barrel retains about 85% original blue thinning to brown, loss due to edge and muzzle wear along with scattered fine oxidation. The magazine tube has toned to overall brown with areas of gray wear on and around the barrel band and tube cap still showing good amounts of original blue along the protected areas and on the takedown lever, the take-down boss had toned to pale gray and brown with some sparse specks of fine oxidation staining. The action has toned to a brown and gray patina still retaining perhaps 30% original blue. The hammer and lever have mellowed to a smoky with patches of original case colors in protected areas. The plain walnut buttstock and forend rate very good plus having nicely figured grain still retaining 90-95% original finish with handling marks and a few spots of light flaking. Manufactured in 1900, a nice looking special order rifle that's well over a hundred years old. (58581-10) {C&R}

Winchester Model 62 Slide Action Rifle

Lot #422 (Sale Order 421 of 699)

Description Update (3/14/18): Withdrawn

serial #83192, 22 S,L,LR, 23" round tapered barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 98% original blue with the only loss being some slight edge wear on the top of the receiver and light contact wear on the slide arm. The plain walnut buttstock rates very good plus with some very light handling marks, the wood is still remains slightly proud of the metal but is devoid of any finish except along the bottom of the stock. The small grooved forearm rates near excellent with light handling marks, still retaining nearly all its original finish. A nice, pre-war model 62 which could be only be enhanced with a properly finished buttstock. (58678-28) {C&R}

Scarce French Contract Winchester 1894 Carbine

Lot #423 (Sale Order 422 of 699)

serial #681925, 30 WCF, 20" round barrel with full magazine and a bright near excellent bore that shows some minor frosting in the grooves. The barrel and magazine retain 80% original blue with a couple small spots of light pitting on barrel and scattered fading to brown. The action retains 30% original blue with the balance being a gray patina with a few spots of oxidation staining and some freckling. The gumwood buttstock and forend rate very good having been sanded at some point with the upper tang and buttplate being proud of wood, a tight 3/4" crack behind the left side of frame, a few dings and scattered handling marks. The French received 15,100 1894 Winchester carbines during World War One and they were issued to airfield guards, air crews and drivers. This carbine is equipped with left side mounted sling swivels and a carbine rear sight marked "METERS", both of which are features of the French contract guns. The carbine also has a standard front blade sight and a saddle stud but no saddle ring is present. A very good example of these seldom-encountered World War One Winchesters. (208585-80) {C&R}

Sharps Line Throwing Gun

Lot #424 (Sale Order 423 of 699)

serial #C16045, .52 Cal, 11 1/4" barrel with an oxidized smooth bore. The metal surfaces are an overall dull gray patina with scattered oxidation and a few spots of light pitting. The walnut stock and shortened forend rate very good with the expected dings and handling marks from the years. This gun was converted from a New Model 1863 carbine and it retains its saddle bar and ring. It is known that 75 Sharps New Model 1863s were converted to line-throwing guns and used by the Coast Guard, it is possible that this is one of those guns. An interesting conversion of a Sharps Carbine that will make a great addition to your antique arms or nautical collection. (208619-2) {ANTIQUE}

Winchester Model 42 Slide Action Shotgun

Lot #425 (Sale Order 424 of 699)

serial #11729, 410 bore, 28" plain barrel choked full with a bright excellent bore. The barrel and magazine retain about 90% original blue with some operational wear on tube and scattered fading to gray. The receiver retains 95% original blue with silvering along its edges and some fading to gray. The walnut pistolgrip butt rates about excellent as-refinished with an added varnish and some tiny handling marks. The grooved forend rates very good plus with an added varnish, some flaking and minor handling marks. The gun is fitted with its correct checkered hard rubber buttplate. A fine example of these desirable Winchester shotguns. (208693-1) {C&R}

Kriegsmarine Marked Mauser HSC Semi Auto Pistol

Lot #426 (Sale Order 425 of 699)

serial #904698, 32 ACP, 3 1/2" barrel with a very good plus bore that shows some light frosting in the grooves. The metal surfaces of this fourth variation Kriegsmarine pistol retain 93% original blue with some fading to gray on the straps, some silvering at the left front of slide and a few specks of light pitting. The checkered grips rate very good plus with scattered light handling marks. The left side of the triggerguard is marked with a Kriegsmarine "(Eagle)/M" and the right side of the triggerguard is marked with a commercial "(Eagle)/N". A single brightly finished magazine that is marked with a Mauser Banner on the baseplate is included. A fine example of a Kriegsmarine HSC pistol. (208050-524) {C&R}

Rare Factory Engraved Walther PPK Semi-Auto Pistol

Lot #427 (Sale Order 426 of 699)

serial #105775LR, 22 LR, 3 1/4" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this 1964 proof-dated pistol are almost entirely covered with lovely German-style oak leaf engraving and punch-dot shading. The pistol retains nearly 99% bright factory chrome finish with some light flaking at the muzzle and perhaps a further handling mark or two. The cream-colored checkered plastic grips remain in near excellent condition showing a few light handling marks and a few small discolored areas. The chrome-plated magazine also features a matching cream extension. The pistol includes an original scale-pattern factory box showing some light scuffs, small tears and a tape repair to one corner of the lid along with manual and factory test target numbered to the gun. A wonderful little pistol for the Walther collector. (138585-13) {C&R}

National Ordnance M3 Style Carbine

Lot #428 (Sale Order 427 of 699)

serial #46502, 30 Carbine, 16" barrel with a fair bore that shows some patches of pitting and an added muzzle brake. The metal surfaces retain 90% commercial parkerized and black enamel finishes with scattered fading and flaking. The walnut stock rates very good with a couple minor chips, scattered dings and handling marks. The gun features a vertical M3 grip, mounting bar and an original USGI M3 telescope with cord on correct M3-style mount. We are unable to determine if the scope is working, the optics are somewhat dirty, the tube shows scattered dirt staining and silvering. This carbine has been stripped of several parts including the bolt, hammer, buttplate, trigger housing pin, sear, gas piston, recoil spring and operating slide. Included with this carbine are a genuine G.I. T-3 infared sniperscope carrying case, a battery pack with black carrying case, a tool kit, a set of suspenders, the hand-held pistolgrip mount, an adjustment knob, two cords and two Westinghouse 15-03 bulbs new in sleeves; RCA6032 infared image-converter tube, U.S. Navy marked; Farnsworth 1P25 infared image converter amplifier, and a number of cord end connectors.. No magazine is included with this carbine. A good civilian assembled representative "Example piece" for the fledgling military collector or an excellent starting point for the dedicated restorer. (208678-32A) {MODERN}

H. Deringer Percussion Pocket Pistol

Lot #429 (Sale Order 428 of 699)

.44 cal, 3 1/4" barrel with a good bore showing light oxidation and strong rifling. The barrel is sighted with a German silver blade front sight and features dual gold bands at the breech flanking the "DERINGER / PHILADEL P" marking. The barrel has mostly toned to gray-brown patina showing some small dings and a few spots of old pinprick pitting. The lockplate and hammer are mostly a mix of gray patina and gunmetal featuring light foliate engraving. The furniture of this pistol is a mix of silver and German silver with German silver nosecap, buttcap and left side engraved escutcheon. The right side silver escutcheon is engraved matching the left and the lightly engraved triggerguard, sideplate, cap splash guard forward of the lockplate and blank presentation plate are all of silver showing a nice dark tarnish throughout. The butt features a small nipple compartment with a charming little pineapple-engraved hinged cover. The checkered walnut stock remains in very good condition showing perhaps some older added finish, a few small cracks behind the nosecap, a small crack on the left side forward of the screw, a 1" crack and some flaking finish above the hammer, some further light dings, handling marks and a small "S" stamped on the frontstrap. The checkering is still mostly crisp and there is a wooden ramrod with German silver tip present. The half cock notch is worn away but the mechanism still functions well with a robust hammer at full cock. Overall a really lovely little Deringer. (138706-19) {ANTIQUE}

Rare C. E. Billings Breech-Loading Shotgun

Lot #430 (Sale Order 429 of 699)

12 ga, 28 1/4" barrel including knurled choke ring with a bright very good plus bore showing a couple spots of light oxidation. The barrel retains perhaps 65% original blue mixing evenly with brown patina, scattered oxidation staining, freckling , a couple patches of lightly cleaned old pitting most noticeable along the right side and a tool mark on the left side muzzle. The breechblock is a dark gray patina overall with some freckling and light pinprick pitting while the interior surfaces and majority of the hammer retain some very bold case-hardened colors. The marking on the top surface of the breechblock has softened some but remains very legible reading "C. E. BILLINGS / PATENT. NOV. 2 - 1875". The frame retains over 90% original nickel finish with some light flaking to brown patina scattered throughout along with some minor bubbling. The triggerguard has mostly worn to dark gray while the buttplate retains strong bright blue thinning to silvery gunmetal with some areas of light pitting. The forend cap is a silvery gray patina and the straight grip walnut buttstock and forend remain in very good plus condition with a thin 1" crack at the lower tang, a very tiny crack at the upper tang, some flaking finish most noticeable along the toe line, scattered small dings and handling marks. Mechanical function is excellent overall, the parts appear to be matching by assembly number and the shotgun is sighted with a single large silver bead. Overall an excellent example of these interesting breech-loading shotguns in a very fine state of condition. (138624-15) {ANTIQUE}

Scarce National Arms Co. Moore's Patent Front Loading Revolver

Lot #431 (Sale Order 430 of 699)

32 Teat-Fire, 3 1/4" barrel with a mostly bright very good plus bore showing a few small spots of light oxidation. The barrel and cylinder of this fine revolver retain over 95% lovely silver plate taking on a nice tarnish throughout with some light high edge wear, a few scattered scratches and handling marks. One area of the cylinder is brighter silver having been protected from the elements by the lower portion of the frame. The barrel is marked "NATIONAL ARMS CO BROOKLYN, NY" and features some light border engraving and a couple of foliate flourishes. D. Williamson's patent mark on the rear edge of the cylinder is still very clear. The brass frame features some more extensive foliate scroll with nice punch-dot shading and retains perhaps 90% thinning silver plate tarnishing throughout and flaking to smooth ocher brass. The hammer and trigger are mostly smooth gray with some faint case-hardened colors on the left side hammer and some bolder colors remaining on the sides of the trigger. The hammer pivot screw and wedge still retain some nice fire blue. The scarce hooked extractor is present and fully functional showing some light oxidation staining and appears to be assembly-numbered "XII". The smooth walnut grips are assembly-numbered "IA9" matching to the frame and remain in very good plus overall condition showing a healthy amount of original varnish with some very light flaking at the high edges, a few smaller dings and handling marks. The wedge is very tightly fitted precluding easy disassembly and the mechanism functions very well with good timing and lockup just a little bit loose overall. Really a very fine to excellent example with some particularly nice silver finish. (138638-22) {ANTIQUE}

W.W. Greener FH 25 Boxlock Double Ejectorgun

Lot #432 (Sale Order 431 of 699)

serial #64414, 16 ga., 26" barrels choked about skeet and improved cylinder with bright very good plus bores which show remnants of some light pinprick pitting, the left tube with a small ding halfway down its length which was nicely raised. The barrels retain perhaps 40% original blue, the loss is due to overall fading to pewter gray with some silvering at the muzzles, the bulk of the wear along the left tube. There are minor dings and handling marks here and there and a few spots of light oxidation. The rib is maker marked with London and Birmingham addresses and features ivory dual target beads, the mid-bead is missing. The boxlock frame is primarily a silvery pewter case-hardened patina with generous trace case colors in the protected areas. It features tight scroll and floral decoration in about 70% coverage, the top lever and the triggerguard still showing some good original blue. The straight grip English walnut stock rates very good with much original varnish and the overall dings and handling marks that come from the years, the splinter forend showing a bit more wear. The length of pull to the leather covered hard rubber buttplate with widows peak is 14 7/16" with the drops of 1 5/8" and 2 3/4". The gun seems to lock up well with the top lever perhaps just starting to drift left of center. Mechanically the gun seems to function and likely could use a good cleaning as the left ejector occasionally will hang up. The oval monogram plate along the toeline is engraved "HJ Coolidge"/Boston". Overall a nice little British small bore which handles quickly and likely still has some seasons afield left in her. (38689-1) {C&R}

Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

Lot #433 (Sale Order 432 of 699)

serial #440351B, 38-40, 24" octagon barrel with full magazine and a very good bright bore that shows just a little light pitting. This rifle is in the standard configuration and remains in excellent condition. The barrel and magazine retain about 90% evenly thinning original blue finish overall. The action shows 85% original blue finish with most loss due to just a little even light flaking and with those areas retaining a smooth brown patina. The hammer and lever retain a good deal of original color case-hardened finish which is turning dark. The plain walnut buttstock and forend rate excellent with 95% original finish remaining and with just normal light handling marks. The rifle is sighted with a standard sporting front and semi-buckhorn rear barrel sights. Just a nice honest 1873 Winchester rifle. (18581-3) {ANTIQUE}

Browning Superposed Lightning Over Under Shotgun

Lot #434 (Sale Order 433 of 699)

serial #24971 S4, 12 ga, 28" ventilated rib barrels choked modified and improved cylinder with bright about excellent bores. The barrels retain perhaps 98% original thinning blue finish toning nicely to plum with a couple nicks in the finish. The frame is embellished in a light foliate scroll engraving retaining perhaps 98% original blue finish and the top lever sits slightly left of center. The checkered walnut round knob pistolgrip buttstock and forend rate about excellent with a 1/2" impact mark on the left side pistolgrip and wears a Decelerator solid rubber recoil pad which provides a 14 3/4" length of pull. This shotgun features an ivory bead front sight, gold plated single selective trigger, non-automatic safety and ejectors. (218591-1) {C&R} [Kendrell Gregware Jr. Collection]

Browning Model BT-99 Pigeon Grade Stainless Single Barrel Shotgun

Lot #435 (Sale Order 434 of 699)

serial #0011SNW499, 34" ventilated rib, ported, Invector plus barrel with a bright excellent bore. The stainless steel barrel rates excellent displaying a few light handling marks. The ventilated rib is factory blued which retains 99% original blue finish. The stainless steel frame is factory engraved with three pigeons, two on the right and one on the left in a gold inlay which is surrounded in a beautiful floral engraving along with the triggerguard, top lever and lower tang and is signed "M.NISHIOKA" on the left side of the frame. The checkered French walnut pistolgrip buttstock and semi-beavertail forearm rate excellent and displays a few extremely light handling marks over a high gloss finish, the forearm lever shows matching scroll engraving. The buttstock wears a factory ventilated recoil pad which provides a length of pull of 14 1/4". Included is a brown leather case, a modified choke tube and a Browning factory letter listing gun by serial number, inexplicably as a conventional Stainless Steel grade model being sold March 10, 1994. Overall an excellent factory engraved BT-99 Pigeon grade shotgun. (58418-1) {MODERN}

Custom Montana Rifle Co Model 1999 Bolt Action Rifle by Gary Stiles

Lot #436 (Sale Order 435 of 699)

serial #B08-0589, 7x57 Ack Imp, 24" Douglas medium sporter barrel with a bright, excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this exceptionally built custom rifle retain about 99% original matte blue finish with just a few light handling marks present. The bolt body has a brightly machined jeweled pattern. The rifle is stocked in Circassian walnut with a lovely heavy burl grain and features borderless Fleur-de-lis checkering patterns along the forearm and wrist areas. The stock also features an ebony forend tip, a steel capped pistolgrip, a brass monogram oval on the toe line with the initials "GRR", a left side cheek rest with accent line and a solid red rubber recoil pad. The stock remains in near excellent condition with a few light dings and handling marks and a small chip at the base of the upper tang. There are no sights, but rifle is fitted with a set of Talley style bases that are mounted to the receiver. The Montana 1999 action is the ultimate blend of quality and function joining the best features of the Model 70 and Mauser 98 actions together. Some of the finest custom bolt action rifles have utilized this action as the base of their builds. Gary Lee Stiles was a noted and highly respected custom rifle builder from Homer City, PA. His work has been showcased in many publications and surely this rifle is no exception to the quality he is known for. This rifle was built for the consignor by Stiles prior to his death in 2012, thus making this and other pieces of rifle art built by him rare opportunities to own. A fine and exquisite looking sporting rifle that has seen some light use and looks to be a great performer when paired with the right optics. (48704-11) {MODERN}

Winchester 1885 High-Wall Falling Block Rifle

Lot #437 (Sale Order 436 of 699)

serial #23828, 45-70, 26 1/2" part round, part octagon barrel with an excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this 1888 vintage sporting rifle retain about 98-99% of a professionally applied blue finish. The smooth walnut stocks rate near excellent and have added finish along with some light dings and other handling marks. The schnabel tipped forearm features an ebony inlay and the straight grip buttstock has a crescent steel buttplate. Rifle is equipped with a globe style front sight with insert, the rear sight has been replaced with a small spirit level that has since lost its fluid and a Marble's combination rear aperture sight has been mounted to the upper tang. A classic antique sporting rifle that should make a terrific shooter still. (48624-30) {ANTIQUE}

German P.08 Luger BYF-Coded Pistol by Mauser

Lot #438 (Sale Order 437 of 699)

serial #9481, 9mm, 4" barrel with a bright about excellent bore showing minor frosting along its length. The metal surfaces retain about 85% original thinning blue, the loss due to an overall thinning of the frame and barrel, muzzle and holster wear with light pitting and oxidation staining along the frame. The toggle is coded "byf", the chamber is dated "41" and all of the visible numbered parts are matching including the grooved firing pin. It is noted that there is mottled gray around the "41" on the chamber. The checkered walnut grips rate near excellent with only minor flattening of the points, they are stamp-numbered to the gun on their interior and both have "SE-135" acceptance stamps on their interior as well, matching the receiver acceptance stamps. Included is a single blue-bodied, plastic-based magazine marked "fxo", "P.08" and two "SE-37" acceptance stamps which rates very good to near excellent overall with some minor pitting and operational wear. (218050-133) {C&R}

German P.08 Luger BYF-Coded Pistol by Mauser

Lot #439 (Sale Order 438 of 699)

Description Update (3/14/18): Sideplate is refinished and shows some light pitting

serial #8617v, 9mm, 4" barrel with a bright about excellent bore showing minor frosting along its length. The metal surfaces retain about 88-90% original thinning blue, the loss due to holster and operational wear with minor scratches on the left side of the frame and sideplate; the takedown lever has some unfortunate tool marks as well. The receiver is toning nicely to plum and the sideplate has curiously been notched out to accept a sear safety, but one is not present. The toggle is coded "byf", the chamber is dated "41" and all of the visible numbered parts are matching including the grooved firing pin. The checkered walnut grips rate near excellent with only minor flattening of the points, they are stamp-numbered to the gun on their interior and both have "SE-655" acceptance stamps on their interior as well, matching the receiver acceptance stamps. Included is a single blue-bodied, plastic-based magazine marked "fxo", "P.08" and two "SE-37" acceptance stamps which rates very good to near excellent overall with only minor operational wear and a couple of chips missing from both sides of the base. (218060-121) {C&R}

German P.08 Luger BYF-Coded Pistol by Mauser

Lot #440 (Sale Order 439 of 699)

serial #4544t, 9mm, 4" barrel with a bright very good bore showing minor frosting along its length, mostly at the muzzle end. The metal surfaces retain about 80-85% original thinning blue, the loss due to an overall thinning of the frame with muzzle, sideplate and holster wear. The toggle is coded "byf", the chamber is dated "41" and all of the visible numbered parts are matching including the grooved firing pin. The checkered walnut grips rate very good with moderate flattening of the points, they are stamp-numbered to the gun on their interior and both have "SE-655" acceptance stamps on their interior as well, matching the receiver acceptance stamps. Included is a single blue-bodied, aluminum-based magazine numbered "1237o" with a "DE-63" acceptance stamp which rates near very good overall with operational wear of the blue. (218050-144) {C&R}

German P.08 Luger BYF-Coded Pistol by Mauser

Lot #441 (Sale Order 440 of 699)

serial #3921k, 9mm, 4" barrel with a bright about excellent bore showing minor frosting along its length. The metal surfaces retain about 85% original thinning blue, the loss due to holster and operational wear, thinning on the straps and bottom of the sideplate with some scratches or tool marks on the backstrap. The toggle is coded "byf", the chamber is dated "42" and all of the visible numbered parts are matching including the grooved firing pin. The checkered walnut grips rate near excellent with only minor flattening of the points and they are stamp-numbered to the gun on their interior. Included is a single blue-bodied, plastic-based magazine which rates near excellent with very light operational wear and moderate pitting throughout. (218050-129) {C&R}

German P.08 Luger Code 42 Pistol by Mauser

Lot #442 (Sale Order 441 of 699)

serial #884h, 9mm, 4" barrel with a good bore showing moderate pitting along its length with evident rifling. The metal surfaces retain about 85-88% original thinning blue, the loss due to an overall thinning and operational wear; there are a few deep nicks on the left side of the frame. The toggle is marked with a "42" assembly code, the chamber is dated 1940 and all of the visible numbered parts are matching including the grooved firing pin. The checkered walnut grips rate very good with an overall flattening of the points, they are stamp-numbered to the gun on their interior and the left grip has an "SE-655" acceptance stamp on its interior as well, matching the receiver acceptance stamps. Included is a single blue-bodied, aluminum-based magazine numbered "884h" with a "+" and the body is stamped with a "122" Haenel code and two "SE-37" acceptance stamps which rates very good overall with minor operational wear of the blue. (218050-368) {C&R}

German P.08 Luger S/42 Pistol by Mauser

Lot #443 (Sale Order 442 of 699)

serial #6220c, 9mm, 4" barrel with a near very good bore showing pitting along its length. The metal surfaces retain about 75% original thinning blue, the loss due to fading on the straps, barrel, muzzle, sideplate and operational wear. There is an area around the "S/42" assembly code on the toggle which has had a cold blue applied at some point. The toggle is marked with an "S/42" assembly code, the chamber is dated 1938 and all of the visible numbered parts are matching including the grooved firing pin. The checkered walnut grips rate very good with an overall flattening of the points, more pronounced on the left grip and they are stamp-numbered to the gun on their interior. Included is a single blue-bodied, aluminum-based magazine numbered "6220l" and the body is stamped with a "122" Haenel code with two "SE-37" acceptance stamps which rates very good overall with minor fading and operational wear of the blue. (218060-104) {C&R}

Winchester Model 54 Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #444 (Sale Order 443 of 699)

serial #30281A, 30 W.C.F., 24" nickel steel barrel with a bright about excellent bore. The barrel of this 1930 produced rifle retains about 95% original blue with a spot of pitting on the right side about 3 1/4" from the muzzle and light scratches along the top. The receiver retains about 99% original matte finish with the bolt knob showing light wear from use and the bolt itself toning to plum. The checkered walnut pistolgrip stock with schnabel forend tip rates about excellent with only minor handling marks from the years. The stock is fitted with a grooved steel buttplate which has lost most of its original blue with areas of oxidation staining and the front sling swivel is missing. The rifle is sighted with its standard gold bead front sight and two leaf folding rear. (218585-119) {C&R}

Winchester Model 54 Improved Sporter Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #445 (Sale Order 444 of 699)

serial #41607A, 22 Hornet, 24" barrel with a bright very good to near excellent bore showing minor pitting along its length. The metal surfaces on this desirable 22 Hornet retain about 95% original blue, the loss is due primarily to some light fading and a few handling marks, primarily on the right side of the barrel at the front of the stock. There are some moderate scratches and light oxidation staining on the bow of the triggerguard and floorplate. The bolt body remains mostly bright with some light operational wear, the handle and knob showing some toning. The classic style walnut pistolgrip stock rates near excellent with the light handling marks and dings one would expect from a hunted arm, the checkered steel buttplate has toned to mostly gray. The rifle has a gold bead front sight atop the ramp with a Lyman 48 receiver sight affixed at the rear receiver ring, the stock being neatly inletted for it. The rear sight dovetail on the barrel currently holds a Marbles steel slot blank. This rifle is also fitted with a Weaver J 2.5 scope with crosshair reticle and clear optics which wears a matching leather scope cover. Also included is a military style sling. Overall a very nice Winchester 54 in the desirable 22 Hornet chambering. (218685-7) {C&R}

Sauer Model 90 Supreme Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #446 (Sale Order 445 of 699)

serial #K23473, .270 Win., 24" barrel with a bright about excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 98% original thinning blue and the bolt is nicely jeweled. The checkered walnut Monte Carlo pistolgrip buttstock with flared left side cheekpiece rates excellent displaying a few light handling marks. The stock features a rosewood grip cap and forend tip with a ventilated rubber recoil pad which provides a 13 3/4" length of pull. Included is a single detachable magazine, gold plated adjustable trigger and sling swivel studs; no sights are provided, but the receiver is drilled and tapped and ready for your choice of optic. Included is a factory cardboard box with manual and paperwork. (218659-75) {MODERN}

Sauer Model 90 Supreme Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #447 (Sale Order 446 of 699)

serial #K17520, 25-06 Rem., 24" barrel with a bright about excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain perhaps 99% original blue and the bolt is nicely jeweled. The checkered walnut Monte Carlo pistolgrip buttstock with flared left side cheekpiece rates excellent. The stock features a rosewood grip cap and forend tip with a ventilated rubber recoil pad which provides a 13 1/2" length of pull. Included is a single detachable magazine, gold plated adjustable trigger and sling swivel studs; no sights are provided, but the receiver is drilled and tapped and ready for your choice of optic. Included is a factory cardboard box. (218659-90) {MODERN}

Hammerli-Tanner 300 Meter Bolt Action Free Rifle

Lot #448 (Sale Order 447 of 699)

serial #300-272, 7.5 Swiss, 29 1/2" heavy barrel with a bright near excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this single shot rifle with straight pull bolt retain about 96% original blue with a few impact marks, scratches and minor handling marks, mostly at the muzzle end. The heavy hardwood target stock rates about excellent showing only minor handling marks. The pistolgrip thumbhole stock is setup for a right-handed shooter with a raised cheekpiece and an adjustable Swiss style hook buttplate. The stock also features a sling swivel and palm-rest attached to the full length accessory rail under the heavy target forend. This rifle is equipped with target sights including a front globe with target insert and fully adjustable rear diopter with eight aperture settings. This rifle was manufactured for 300 Meter competition. (218709-2) {C&R}

Remington Model 40-X Custom Shop Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #449 (Sale Order 448 of 699)

serial #33470B, 30-338, 27" heavy barrel with a bright near excellent bore. The stainless steel barrel rates very good to near excellent displaying just a few light handling marks, mostly at the muzzle end. The receiver and bolt handle are toning nicely to plum with faint evidence of a previously installed scope base and scattered areas of tiny pinprick pitting and oxidation staining. The walnut target stock rates very good plus with minor handling marks and flakes in the finish, most pronounced where a handstop was once located. The stock is fitted with a "White-Line" grooved rubber buttpad, rear sling swivel stud and a handstop/accessory rail. The barrel and receiver are drilled and tapped for scope mounts. Overall a fine example of a Remington Custom Shop Model 40-X chambered in a wildcat cartridge awaiting your choice of optics. (218585-79) {MODERN}

Custom Sharps Borchardt Sporting and Target Rifle

Lot #450 (Sale Order 449 of 699)

serial #17743, 45-70 Govt, 27" round barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barreled action retains about 97% later hot immersion blue, the wear being on sharp and high edges of the frame, with some minor handling marks and light scuffs present. The breechblock retains some very nice color case-hardening. The rifle is stocked classic style in a nice grade of Mesquite. It features a right side flared cheekpiece with coarsely checkered panels and a wraparound pattern on the forend. The stocks themselves rate very good plus to excellent and are accented with a schnabel-style rosewood tip and pistolgrip cap, these set off by white line spacers. The length of pull to the 1" Pachmayr basketweave pad is 13 1/2". The barrel is drilled and tapped for target blocks, none are present, and currently there is a globe style front sight in place at the muzzle and a nice midrange vernier tang sight at the rear. A handsome and well-made targeter/sporter for the southpaw shooter. (38320-100) {ANTIQUE}

Fox BSE Series H Double Ejectorgun

Lot #451 (Sale Order 450 of 699)

.410 bore, 26" ventilated rib barrels choked full and modified with bright excellent bores. The barrels, triggerguard, lever, trigger and manual safety retain 98% of their original blue finish with some scattered light scratches, and spots of fine oxidation staining. The receiver shows vibrant case-hardened colors with some light oxidation staining scattered about and the bottom is embellished with a lightly engraved fox head with floral backing and geometric border. The shotgun features dual bead sights, single selective trigger, manual safety and ejectors. The select grade checkered walnut pistolgrip stock and beavertail forend rate excellent aside from a few scattered light handling marks and there is lovely figure in the wood. The grip cap insert is missing and this handsome looking small bore Fox likely will be a pleasure to shoot. (108658-206D33357) {MODERN}

Fine Belgian Flintlock Holster Pistol by Selier

Lot #452 (Sale Order 451 of 699)

About 65 cal, 13 1/2" round barrel with integral medial rib and a lightly oxidized bore. The barrel is primarily a soft plum brown with some generous trace original blue. It features a brass blade front with light concave sighting groove in the dovetailed tang. There are three sunken touch marks on the rear barrel flats inlaid in gold, of a dexter rampant lion, these are listed as a Selier's in Stockel. The convex banana-shaped lockplate features a pronounced teat at its rear, it is constructed of brass and neatly engraved with light foliate and borderline decoration, it is maker marked beneath the faceted pan "GILLE DESELIER". The graceful swan neck cock shows light engraving as well and the unbridled frizzen is lightly chiseled with its spring lightly chiseled and file cut. There is a faceted ramrod thimble and tailpipe with a fancy brass triggerguard with a chiseled finial front extension and faceted bow. There is a dual-strapped butt with grotesque mask and an open flowing scroll sideplate with griffin head and a small masque. There is a brass monogram plate atop the wrist, surmounted by a crown, it is un-engraved. The lock is crisp and mechanically functional and there is a lovely re-curling swirl on the tip of the trigger. The European walnut stock rates very good showing island carving around the ramrod, both stock flats and the tang, with minor dings and handling marks from the years. What is likely the original brass-tipped ramrod is present. This is a very lovely and very well-constructed pistol, no doubt made by Selier for a royal courtier or perhaps royalty itself.Gille Selier was active in Liege from 1680-1710. (38615-1) {ANTIQUE}

British Double Hammer Howdah Pistol by John Adset

Lot #453 (Sale Order 452 of 699)

52 bore (500/450 Westley Richards No. 1 Carbine), 5 1/8" barrels with a mostly bright very good bores which show strong rifling but with sparsely scattered light oxidation or light pitting. The barrels retain 90-92% later antique deep gray-blue with the muzzles showing light silvering, the rib is maker marked "J Adsett, Canterbury". The frame and lockplates show a mottled gray and blue older color case-hardening, fading to silver on the bottom plate. They feature very light geometric borderline engraving and each back-action lockplate is maker marked. The hammers retain some strong purple-hued fire temper blue with remnants of some light oxidation and pinprick pitting with the side lever toning to blue-gray, the long tang triggerguard with remnants of pale blue, also showing some light pitting. The checkered English walnut pistolgrip rates very good plus with crisp checkering, nice original varnish and only minor handling marks and a very nice horn pistolgrip cap; there is one small chip beneath the left lock. The diminutive forend is similar and is near overall checkered with a nice horn tip insert. The rebounding locks are crisp and mechanically functional, the left hammer sitting only very slightly forward of the right. Adsett was active from 1869 to around 1894. Overall a very nice and very neat howdah pistol from the days of the Raj and tiger hunting on elephant back. (38683-2) {ANTIQUE}

British Sidelock Double Ejectorgun by W & C Scott & Sons

Lot #454 (Sale Order 453 of 699)

serial #71648, 16 ga. (2 9/16"), 26" barrels choked cylinder and improved cylinder with bright about excellent bores which show remnants of some very light oxidation. The barrels retain about 98% later, excellent quality rust blue, the rib with dual ivory target beads. The frame and lockplates are a silvery case-hardened patina with near overall tight scroll and very nice foliate chiseling on the fences and atop frame. The long tang triggerguard shows the same nice quality scroll and has nice restored blue. The straight grip English walnut buttstock rates very good plus to excellent as neatly refinish, the checkering very nicely chased. The length of pull to the leather covered recoil pad is 14" with drops of 1 5/8"" and 3". The splinter forend rates very good, showing some oil soaking where it meets the iron, the iron is proud of the wood all around. Features automatic safety, double triggers and ejectors and the shield-shaped monogram plate along the toeline is un-engraved. The gun seems to lock up well however there is just the ghost of some light between the breech faces and the standing breech, mechanically the gun seems to operate properly. A very attractive smaller bore W & C Scott overall that it would appear can use just a bit of tightening. (38585-86) {C&R}

Freeman's Patent Army Model Percussion Revolver by Hoard's Armory

Lot #455 (Sale Order 454 of 699)

serial #18, .44 cal. 7 1/2" round barrel with an about very good bore which shows strong rifling but with minor pitting its full length. Barrel is primarily a dull pewter gray patina with some trace original blue in the protected areas, showing some remnants of light oxidation staining here and there. The loading lever is primarily a dull pewter patina with some trace blue at its root. The cylinder is similar, primarily smooth gunmetal gray with darker mottled blue spotting and remnants of overall light oxidation with a few spots of pinprick pitting. The frame is a similar mottled deep gray blue and pewter gunmetal gray, showing a few older light tool marks, the straps primarily faded to gray, the top strap legend near fully visible. The hammer retains some smoky blue case-hardening while the trigger is a dull pewter gunmetal. The smooth walnut grips rate good to about very good showing an old light cleaning, the metal now being proud over all, along with some minor dings at the butt, they are un-numbered, both grips showing very minor repairs to chips at their rear. Numbers are matching on cylinder, frame and the barrel and the arm seems to function well mechanically with a robust hammer spring. A very good example overall of a very rarely-encountered secondary U.S. martial pistol. (38527-46) {ANTIQUE}

Eli Whitney Navy Model U.S. Navy-Accepted Percussion Revolver

Lot #456 (Sale Order 455 of 699)

serial #27500, .36 cal, 7 5/8" octagon barrel with a bright very good plus to near excellent bore which shows only some light sparse oxidation or light pitting. The barrel and loading lever are a deep gunmetal gray patina with plum overtones, along with a handful of minor handling marks here and there and some light tool marks atop the barrel. The Whitney marking and the U.S. naval anchor are still crisp, the brass front sight is intact. The cylinder is a similar gray-dark gray and is mostly smooth with brass nipples and a few light rotational rings. The frame is a pleasing and darker gray and plum, also with the minor handling mark here or there, the straps having toned to a dull pewter gunmetal gray. The triggerguard is a nice tarnished ochre patina and the smooth walnut grips rate very good to perhaps very good plus with some very good original varnish and the expected minor dings and handling marks from the years, they are stamp-numbered to a different gun however fit extremely well with the metal slightly proud on the leading edge. The gun is crisp and seems to function very well mechanically. Cylinder, frame and loading lever are all matching, and while there are no "U.S." markings there is a "P/GMC" marking on the face of the cylinder and the aforementioned naval anchor atop the barrel. A very good second model, fifth type U.S. Navy-accepted Whitney. (38527-39) {ANTIQUE}

Remington Beals Army Model Revolver

Lot #457 (Sale Order 456 of 699)

serial #1741, .44 cal, 8" octagon barrel with a fair bore showing oxidation and pitting its full-length. The metal surfaces on this scarce revolver are a dull pewter gunmetal gray, showing evidence of a very light cleaning but with remnants of light pinprick pitting left behind and the barrel address still mostly visible. The hammer shows a mottled blue gray case-hardened patina with the triggerguard a nice tarnished goldenrod. The hammer shows a number of small dings atop its top radius but they only add to the character of this honest arm. There are small single-digit inspectors markings on barrel, frame and triggerguard and numbers are matching on barrel and frame, there is no discernible number on the cylinder. The cylinder itself shows overall light pitting and some minor dings and handling marks and is also Inspector marked "C". The smooth walnut grips are un-numbered and rate about very good showing an old very light cleaning but they fit extremely well, the left grip with a small chip missing from its leading edge. The grips showing a bit of added varnish and both exhibits remnants of a left and a right side cartouche. The pistol comes with a nice antique leather Slim Jim holster with single belt billet riveted to the rear. It shows minor flaking and intact seam stitching and is over all still supple and flexible. The left-side thumbpiece protrusion on the cylinder pin has been removed during the period of use, but the gun still times well and locks up loosely. Overall and about very good example of these scarce early Remington army model revolvers. (38527-43) {ANTIQUE}

Silver Mounted Mediterranean Flintlock Pistol

Lot #458 (Sale Order 457 of 699)

About .65 cal, 12 1/2" round barrel with integral medial rib running most of its length and an oxidized bore. The barrel is a soft plum brown patina with light oxidation and some toning to pewter nearer the breech end. There is some very light engraving atop the rib which may be a makers name, behind-which is some loose open flowing scroll. The convex banana-shaped lock and graceful swan neck cock are the same warm plum brown patina. The frizzen and its bridle with nice curling accents, the tail of the frizzen spring lightly chiseled. There is a silver ramrod thimble and sculpted engraved tailpipe with an ornate triggerguard chiseled and engraved front extension, applied to the iron guard proper is a silver applique on the bow of the guard with loose open flowing scroll. The triggerplate and rear tang are a plum brown. The arm features a very nice dual-strapped silver butt with grotesque mask and panoplies of arms and there is a cast nickel silver fancy sideplate, also loosely with panoplies of arms. Atop the wrist we find a rather fancy monogram plate, the initials are not legible. The Mediterranean hardwood stock rates about very good and is rather ornate, showing the minor dings and handling marks from the years and the nosecap no longer present. There are some very nice silver wire inlays in the area of the butt and relief carving around the tang and at the rear of the ramrod thimble. There is no ramrod present and currently the lock does not hold on-cock and there is a chipped out area along the top edge of the lock. Really a very fancy gun overall with some lovely work that is certainly worthy of the small restoration effort that would be required to bring it back up to snuff. (38615-3) {ANTIQUE}

Remington New Model Army Percussion Revolver with New Jersey Markings

Lot #459 (Sale Order 458 of 699)

serial #71625, .44 cal, 8" octagon barrel with a good bore which shows evident rifling but with pitting its full-length. The barrel is primarily a soft plum brown patina with generous trace original blue, perhaps 10% remaining, the loading lever similar, the barrel with some minor dings and handling marks and nicely stamped "NJ" at its left side near the breech. The cylinder is an overall dull gunmetal gray and plum patina showing light pinprick pitting, a couple spots which are slightly more moderate. The frame is a soft plum brown with scattered minor oxidation and a few spots of light pitting and a number of small impact marks on its right side near the cylinder pin projection, there are a number of small single character inspectors markings scattered about the arms surface. The hammer actually shows some strong trace color case-hardening, the trigger guard toned to a dull ochre patina. The smooth walnut grips rate very good showing only minor dings and handling marks from the years, with wear along the sharp edges of the butt, the bottoms of the butts showing some minor impact marks. They are pencil-numbered but the number is not readily discernible, their fit however is excellent, the lower leading edge being just slightly proud. Numbers are matching on barrel and frame, there is no discernible number on the cylinder and the gun seems to time properly with a robust hammer spring although lockup is quite loose. A very good example overall with a very scarce New Jersey marking. (38527-52) {ANTIQUE}

Herreshoff Saluting Cannon by RBG Cannons

Lot #460 (Sale Order 459 of 699)

serial #2058, 10 ga blank, 12" barrel with a bright unfired bore. The following lot is one of two lots that consist of two different models of saluting cannons offered by RBG Cannons of East Haddam, CT. Their quality and craftsmanship are second to none, providing some of the finest modern salute cannons in today's market. Their barrels are cast out of solid brass, bronze or aircraft grade aluminum and their carriages and bases are finely crafted with teak and other fine hardwoods. RBG Cannons have been operating for over 60 years, now under new ownership, Iron Jenny LLC, who is proud to continue the tradition of crafting some of the top notch cannons in modern production. For more information about other models check out their website at www.rbgcannons.comThis polished bronze cannon has an overall length of 14 3/4" from the cascabel knob to the muzzle and rates excellent as-new. The garrison or naval carriage is 8" by 11" and made of teak wood, rating as-new and features all polished furniture. This L. Frances Herreshoff reproduction is mounted to a 14"x22" custom hardwood striker base w/polished striker, cleats and lanyard. Included with this Herreshoff cannon are operating instructions, earplugs, CD, magnet and a wooden mallet also used for firing the cannon. Please check out our silent auction for 10 ga. blank ammunition. A lovely salute cannon that would truly be a joy to set off at your next Fourth of July party. (218700-1) {NON-GUN}

Gasparilla Pirate Saluting Cannon by RBG Cannons

Lot #461 (Sale Order 460 of 699)

serial #3, 10 ga blank, 11" barrel with a bright unfired bore. This polished brass cannon has an overall length of 15" from cascabel knob to muzzle and rates excellent as-new. The carriage is approximately 7"x 10 3/4" and turned from black, aircraft-grade, hard-coated aluminum which rates excellent as-new. This scaled replica of the Dahlgren Gun, as designed by Admiral John A. B. Dahlgren (1809

Special Order Winchester Model 1873 Second Model Lever Action Rifle

Lot #462 (Sale Order 461 of 699)

serial #74135, 44-40, 28" octagon barrel with a fair-good bore showing moderate oxidation and good rifling throughout. The barrel and magazine tube are mostly a pleasing smooth dark gray-brown patina with some small spots of old light pitting, light scratches, high edge wear, a small ding about half-way down the left side magazine tube and some strong streaks of original blue lurking throughout the more protected areas. The barrel is not marked with a caliber designation. The frame retains perhaps 15% original blue mostly in the more protected edges and strong bright blue at the lower tang beneath the lever. The remaining surfaces of the frame are a lighter gray-brown patina showing some spots of light pinprick pitting, scratches and small dings. The lever is a similar dark gray while the hammer is a nice mottled case-hardened patina with strong case-hardened colors on the protected interior surfaces. The cartridge lifter and buttplate compartment slide are a nice ocher brass patina, the barrel address, patent and model designations on the tang have softened a little but are very clear. The smooth straight grip walnut buttstock and forend remain in very good plus condition and fit the frame very well showing a very tiny crack at the right edge of the forend, some tiny drying cracks at the lower tang, a few scattered small chips, dings and handling marks. The rifle is sighted with semi-buckhorn rear, silver blade front and features a factory special order set trigger. The rifle seems to function well mechanically and is a very fine example of an antique 1873 second model. (138601-2) {ANTIQUE}

Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle

Lot #463 (Sale Order 462 of 699)

serial #244446B, 44-40, 26" octagon barrel with a fair bore showing moderate oxidation, darkness in the grooves and good rifling throughout. The barrel and magazine tube are mostly a mix of gunmetal and gray-brown patina with some small spots of old light pitting, scattered tool marks, light oxidation staining and some strong streaks of original blue in the more protected areas. The barrel address, patent markings and caliber designation on the barrel are still quite crisp and clear as well as the model designation on the tang. The frame retains perhaps 15% original bright blue mostly on the lower tang and left side with overall toning to gunmetal and gray-brown patina with spots of light pitting, oxidation staining and light tool marks. The lever has mostly toned to a silvery patina with light oxidation staining and freckling while the hammer retains strong case-hardened colors on the protected interior surfaces along with some nice remnants on either side with overall freckling and light staining. The crescent buttplate matches the frame with old light pitting and is mostly worn to gunmetal while the buttplate compartment slide and cartridge lifter are a nice ocher patina. The smooth straight grip walnut buttstock and forend remain in fair-good overall condition with mostly worn finish throughout, a 1" crack at right side frame junction, some drying cracks in the grain on the butt, scattered small cracks at the upper tang and toe, a few small cracks near the forend nosecap and overall light dings and handling marks. The rifle is sighted with semi-buckhorn rear, backwards bead front worn to gunmetal and the mechanism appears to function quite well. Also included with this rifle is a Cody research letter confirming the features described above and being received in the warehouse July 6, 1887 and shipped December 13 of the same year. Overall a rather well-used but honest example with a lot of character. (138602-2) {ANTIQUE}

Colt Woodsman Sport Model Semi-Auto Pistol

Lot #464 (Sale Order 463 of 699)

serial #88522, 22 LR, 4 1/2" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this very nice sport model pistol retain about 98 to perhaps near 99% original blue, the loss due only to some extremely light sharp edge wear and some sparsely scattered very superficial handling marks or very light scratches, most of which do not breech the blue. The fully checkered walnut grips rate about excellent showing only a handful of minor compressed or lightly flattened points. The arm has been fitted with a red face King reflector front sight and windage adjustable King rear sight. Included is a single two-tone magazine marked "Colt Woodsman/Cal. 22 LR" on its base plate and the arm rides in what is likely its original purple-tone hinge-top box. The box rates very good to near very good plus with antique cellophane-taped repairs at the corners, "4 1/2" Barrel/Fixed Front Sight" end label surcharge and "New Mainspring Housing" surcharge on top of the lid. There are the faint remnants of a pencil-marked serial number on the underside of the box and it appears to be originally numbered to the gun from what little can be discerned. Overall a really nice Sport Model with some very nice King sight upgrades, that needs only some paperwork and a few minor accessories to be turned out just as it left the factory. (38449-6) {C&R}

U.S. M1 Carbine by Inland Division with Saginaw Subcontracted Receiver

Lot #465 (Sale Order 464 of 699)

serial #907578, 30 Carbine, 18" 10-43 dated Inland barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 60% arsenal parkerized finish with overall fading to gray. The high wood stock rates very good plus with an armory oil finish, a partially faded ordnance wheel, a strong "IO" marking in the left sling cut, scattered dings and handling marks. All of the parts appear to be of Inland or Inland subcontractor manufacture and the inside left of the receiver is marked with an "SG" indicating that the reicever was made by Saginaw. The rear right of the magazine well is a bit proud of wood, a GI green sling is included but no magazine is present. A very good example of a World War Two Inland carbine. (208678-8) {C&R}

Scarce Czech VZ 52/57 Semi Auto Rifle

Lot #466 (Sale Order 465 of 699)

serial #Az37745, 7.62x39, 20 1/2" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The heat shield, top cover and bolt retain 98% of a black enamel finish with some light flaking and operational wear. The other parts retain 98% of an arsenal parkerized finish with some light silvering. The hardwood stock rates near excellent retaining much of its armory varnish with a couple minor dings and a few handling marks. The stock has three sets of numbers one of which is matching to the receiver, the receiver is properly marked "57" and it has the correct added pin. These rifles were converted by the Czechs from 7.62x45 to 7.62x39 in order to appease the Soviets. There is a small Century Arms import marking on the front left of the barrel. A nice example of these seldom encountered Czech rifles. (208706-11) {C&R}

U.S. M1 Carbine by Winchester

Lot #467 (Sale Order 466 of 699)

serial #7239466, 30 Carbine, 18" Winchester barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 95-97% gray arsenal parkerized finish with some silvering on the barrel and band. The walnut stock rates very good plus as-cleaned with a strong ordnance wheel cartouche that may be later applied, a couple small light chips, a few light dings and handling marks. The safety is the rotating type and it is marked "JAO", the stock lacks a maker's markings but all other parts appear to be correctly of Winchester or Winchester subcontractor manufacture. No magazine is included but they are commonly available. A fine example of a mostly correct late production M1 Carbine overall. (208678-14) {C&R}

Scarce Kriegsmarine Marked Mauser 1934 Semi Auto Pistol

Lot #468 (Sale Order 467 of 699)

serial #557069, 32 ACP, 3 1/2" barrel with a good bore that has a light ring halfway down with scattered oxidation and light pitting but evident rifling. The barrel has been cleaned to a light gray with a few areas of original blue remaining. The other parts retain 92% oriignla blue with scattered silvering and fading to gray. The checkered grips rate very good plus with a couple tiny chips and scattered handling marks. All visible serial numbers are matching, the left side of the frame is marked with Kriegsmarine "(Eagle)/(Swastika)/M" marking and the front strap is marked with a Nordsee property marking of "N/4614". This pistol appears to be a first variation and a single magazine is included that is numbered "N4517". A solid example of a hard-to-find Nazi Navy pistol. (208050-407) {C&R}

Interesting Venezuelan Model 24/30 Bolt Action Rifle by FN

Lot #469 (Sale Order 468 of 699)

serial #37014, 7mm Mauser, 24" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The in-the-white receiver and bolt rate excellent and the buttplate shows a few spots of light oxidation. The blued surfaces retain 97% original finish with a few spots flaking to brown. The bolt stop retains nearly all of its vivid fire blue with some minor flaking. The walnut stock rates excellent with an armory oil finish, some light flaking on butt, a tiny chip at the toe and a few handling marks. All serialized parts are matching to the receiver and interestingly the rifle has double set triggers. The triggers may indicate that this rifle was a match rifle of some sort. A high-condition example of these nice FN Mauser rifles. (206520-488) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Stevens Vest Pocket Pistol

Lot #470 (Sale Order 469 of 699)

serial #32, 30 RF, 2 7/8" barrel with an about very good bore that shows scattered oxidation and pitting but strong rifling. The metal surfaces are an overall gunmetal gray patina with some scattered oxidation staining and some tiny dings on the bottom of the grip frame. The smooth walnut grips rate very good with traces of their original varnish and scattered handling marks. A very good example of a Stevens Vest Pocket pistol. (208478-3) {ANTIQUE}

Sharps-Borchardt Model 1878 Military Rifle

Lot #471 (Sale Order 470 of 699)

serial #19631, 45-70, 32 1/8" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this rifle retain about 80% original blue thinning to gray throughout with high edge wear, freckling and small patches of lightly cleaned pinprick pitting scattered about. The rear sight assembly retains most of its nice straw color with some freckling and toning to dark gray. The receiver screws retain very nice straw color and fire temper blue and only some very minor slot damage. The lever, trigger and breechblock have toned to a rich gray patina overall with a few very faint hints of original case-hardened colors along with some freckling and minor oxidation staining. The straight grip walnut buttstock remains in fair condition with two significant 2" chips at either side of the upper tang, a 1 1/4" crack on the right side beneath the chip, some further smaller drying cracks near the frame, overall light dings and worn finish. The left side of the butt is marked with stylized "JPL" cartouche and the buttstock is a little loosely fit overall, probably as a result of the damage mentioned above. The forend remains in very good condition with some small chips in the cleaning rod channel, a small chip on the right side forward edge, a repaired 1 1/4" chip on the right side rear corner and a number of small scratches, dings and handling marks, there is a boxed "P" cartouche at the bottom rear. The cleaning rod, forward band screw and the rear barrel band and its screw are all missing. The mechanism appears to function very well. This rifle would really benefit from a little work but is still a rather nice example. (138514-56) {ANTIQUE}

DWM Model 1906 American Eagle Luger Pistol

Lot #472 (Sale Order 471 of 699)

serial #67064, 30 Luger, 4 3/4" barrel with good bore showing some light oxidation throughout. The metal surfaces of this pistol retain about 88% original blue with some moderate high edge wear, some very fine pinprick pitting and small dings along the barrel, scattered freckling predominantly on the gripstraps and a few spots of light oxidation staining. The straw parts have been refreshed at some point and are now more of a rich gold-ochre color. The checkered walnut grips are more modern reproductions not so perfectly fitted to the frame but remain in very good plus condition showing just a couple handling marks. The Federal Eagle and DWM marks are still very nice, the un-grooved firing pin is un-numbered, all other visible serialized parts are matching and the front sight has been replaced with a period gold bead. The front of the frame is marked "GERMANY" and the pistol includes one bright-bodied wood base magazine numbered 4495 with a "+". A solid American Eagle Luger with some lightly restored features. (138050-709) {C&R}

German P.08 Luger BYF-Coded Pistol by Mauser

Lot #473 (Sale Order 472 of 699)

serial #7648w, 9mm, 4" barrel with mostly bright very good bore showing a little frosting and a tiny pit toward the muzzle. The metal surfaces of this 41-dated pistol retain about 95% original blue with some high edge and operational wear, receiver toning to plum, light freckling on the gripstraps and a small spot on the right side frame dressed into the white. The ejector is a nice plum color overall. The checkered walnut grips are stamp-numbered to the gun and remain in near excellent condition with just a few light handling marks and minor staining. All of the markings are clear and all visible serialized parts are matching, including the grooved firing pin. One fxo-coded blue-bodied plastic base magazine in near excellent condition is included. Really a very nice wartime Luger pistol. (138050-717) {C&R}

DWM Model 1900 American Eagle Luger Pistol

Lot #474 (Sale Order 473 of 699)

serial #7814, 30 Luger, 4 3/4" barrel with a very good plus bore showing just a little frosting. This pistol has been very nicely restored retaining about 96% quality blue finish with some light high edge wear, a few scratches on the barrel, light handling marks and some spots toning to a reddish patina at the rear of the frame. The small parts retain strong restored straw color with some light freckling and silvering and the sear spring shows some nice fire temper blue. The checkered walnut grips are stamp-numbered to the gun and remain in near excellent condition with a few handling marks, minor smoothing and a tiny chip near the magazine release. The un-grooved firing pin is un-numbered and the remaining visible serialized parts are matching. All of the markings are still very clear and the pistol includes one un-numbered bright-bodied wood base magazine in very good condition with the wood base lightly cleaned. Overall a very attractive and tastefully done restoration. (138050-330) {C&R}

German P.08 Luger BYF-Coded Pistol by Mauser

Lot #475 (Sale Order 474 of 699)

serial #2771y, 9mm, 4" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this 41-dated pistol retain about 97% original blue showing some high edge and operational wear, light scratches, handling marks and areas toning to plum under bright light. The ejector is the usual nice plum color and all of the markings are still very clear. The checkered walnut grips are un-numbered but both stamped with crisp "(Eagle) / 655" Waffenamts and remain in near excellent condition showing some light handling marks and a couple of tiny chips. All visible serialized parts are matching including the grooved firing pin and one mismatched blue-bodied aluminum base magazine numbered to gun 3477o is included. An excellent wartime Luger pistol for the military collector. (138050-145) {C&R}

German P.08 Luger Pistol by Erfurt

Lot #476 (Sale Order 475 of 699)

serial #5536m, 9mm, 4" barrel with a mostly bright very good plus bore showing a few spots of minor pinprick pitting. The metal surfaces of this 1918-dated pistol retain perhaps 86% original blue with moderate high edge wear, spots of light to moderate pitting and thinning throughout. The ejector, trigger, takedown lever and magazine release retain strong straw color with some silvering, freckling and pinprick pitting. The grip screws retain some hints of fire blue while the sear spring fire blue remains quite strong. The checkered walnut grips are stamp-numbered to the gun and remain in good overall condition showing overall wear, small chips, more moderate chipping of the points on the right panel and handling marks. The left panel is rather poorly fitted but neither panel is loose. The Erfurt crown marking on the toggle along with all of the other markings are crisp, the receiver is notched for a tangent sight and many of the parts are stamped with Revisions-Commission "(Crown) / RC" marks. All serialized parts are matching including the un-grooved firing pin. The pistol includes a mismatched but rather rare bright-bodied aluminum base Nordsee-marked magazine "N / 1143 X" "2090d +" "(Eagle) / 211". Also included is a 1918-dated brown flap holster with a crisp "Handwerkskammer Wurzburg" stamp on the interior flap. The holster remains in about very good overall condition with some light scuffing, staining and handling marks. A solid example of a late-war Erfurt Luger with period holster. (138587-1) {C&R}

German P.08 Luger S/42 Pistol by Mauser

Lot #477 (Sale Order 476 of 699)

serial #8077l, 9mm, 4" barrel with a mostly bright very good plus bore with a hint of light frosting. The metal surfaces of this 1936-dated pistol retain about 90% original blue with most of the loss due to the gripstraps worn to smooth gray patina, light high edge wear, a couple light freckles, some tiny pinprick pitting along the high edges and some scratches near a hastily cleaned area of light pitting on the right rail. The small parts retain very strong straw color with scattered silvering and freckling. The sear spring, magazine release spring and breechblock pin retain very strong lovely fire blue. All of the markings are crisp and all visible serialized parts including the grooved firing pin are matching. The checkered walnut grips are un-numbered and remain in very good plus condition with some areas of compressed points, dings and tiny chips. Two blue-bodied aluminum base magazines, one coded 122 with "(Eagle) / 37" Waffenamts, and another "(Eagle) / 63" are included. They are numbered to guns 9334i and 9307k, respectively. Overall a very nice example of an early Mauser Luger. (138578-19) {C&R}

German P.08 Luger Code 42 Pistol by Mauser

Lot #478 (Sale Order 477 of 699)

serial #5758e, 9mm, 4" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this 1940-dated pistol retain about 90-92% original blue with the gripstraps toning to gray, high edge wear, some spots of very fine pinprick pitting mostly on the left side rail and sideplate and a few small spots toning to plum. The ejector has been dressed into the white and the grip screw heads show some light slot damage. The checkered walnut grips are stamp-numbered to the gun and remain in near excellent condition showing a few lightly chipped points and minor handling marks. All visible serialized parts are matching including the grooved firing pin. One blue-bodied black plastic base aftermarket magazine is included with this pistol. A very solid code 42 Luger pistol. (138578-21) {C&R}

DWM Model 1906 Portuguese Army Contract Luger Pistol

Lot #479 (Sale Order 478 of 699)

serial #2894, 30 Luger, 4 3/4" barrel with a fair bore showing darkness and oxidation in the grooves with visible but worn rifling throughout. The metal surfaces of this pistol retain about 88% arsenal-quality blue with moderate high edge wear, gripstraps worn to a smooth brown-gray, left side frame toning to brown-gray and some very fine pinprick pits at the high edges. The grip safety has been re-blued, its patina does not match the backstrap and there are some tiny pinprick pits underneath the newer finish. The small parts still retain some faint straw color although the takedown lever and magazine release may have been refreshed at some point. The toggle pin and magazine release spring also retain some nice fire blue. The DWM logo on the toggle is still crisp and the "(Crown) / M2" Portuguese royal monogram above the chamber is very clear with some softening around the edges. The checkered walnut grips are rather loose but are stamp-numbered to the gun and remain in very good plus condition showing a couple chipped points, smoothing around the edges and light handling marks. All of the numbered parts are matching, many are stamped with the circled triangle inspection mark and the ungrooved firing pin is un-numbered. One bright-bodied wood base magazine numbered 440c with a "+" is included. Still a solid example of a Portuguese contract Luger. (138050-333) {C&R}

German P.08 Luger Pistol by DWM with Unit Markings

Lot #480 (Sale Order 479 of 699)

serial #154b, 9mm, 4" barrel with a good bore showing light oxidation and strong rifling throughout. The metal surfaces of this 1914-dated pistol retain about 90% original blue with some high edge wear, some spots of moderate pitting scattered throughout, freckling and handling marks. The small parts retain some nice straw color, particularly strong on the ejector with the remaining parts showing some silvering and light pitting. The toggle pin, magazine release spring and sear spring retain most of their brilliant fire blue color. The checkered walnut grips are stamp-numbered to the gun and remain in near excellent condition with just a few lightly compressed areas, small dings and handling marks. The DWM mark on the toggle and 1914 chamber date are clear and crisp, all serialized parts are matching including the un-grooved firing pin and there is a unit marking on the frontstrap that reads "F. 22 / 91". The pistol includes one un-numbered bright-bodied wood base magazine showing some moderate dings and chips on the base. Overall a very nice Great War Luger with the added bonus of unit markings. (137879-292) {C&R} [Craig Brown Collection]

Early Winchester Model 52 Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #481 (Sale Order 480 of 699)

serial #50, 22 LR, 28" barrel with a bright near excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this nearly 100 year old rifle retain about 65-70% original thinning blue, the loss due to an overall thinning, more pronounced on the barrel band, receiver and triggerguard area with areas of pinprick pitting and oxidation staining throughout. The smooth walnut pistolgrip stock rates very good to perhaps very good plus with moderate handling marks, an added coat of varnish and there are two 4" cracks, one on each side of the wrist moving back from the triggerguard. The stock is fitted with a checkered steel buttplate and sling swivels and also features finger grooves in the forend. This early rifle is sighted with a blade front sight and a Winchester 82A flip-up aperture receiver sight and the barrel has two target blocks mounted. Included is a single Winchester marked detachable magazine. Here's your opportunity to add a two digit serial numbered and pre-barrel marked Model 52 to your rimfire or Winchester collection. (218709-16) {C&R}

Winchester Model 52B Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #482 (Sale Order 481 of 699)

serial #71186B, 22 LR, 28" heavy barrel with a bright near excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 88-90% original thinning blue, the loss due to several blemishes and handling marks mostly on the front section of the barrel and triggerguard assembly; the receiver is toning nicely to plum. The smooth walnut pistolgrip stock rates very good plus with scattered handling marks and thinning finish along the toeline. The stock is fitted with a checkered steel buttplate, three sling swivels, one in combination with a handstop mounted on the accessory rail; there is an extra hole drilled in the bottom of the stock 7 3/4" from the front. There are no sights present, but the barrel has three target blocks mounted; the receiver is also milled out for a sight and the mounting plate is on the left side of the receiver. Included is a single Winchester marked detachable magazine. (218709-18) {C&R}

Winchester Model 52C Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #483 (Sale Order 482 of 699)

serial #95050C, 22 LR, 28" barrel with a very good bore showing minor pitting along its length. The metal surfaces retain perhaps 98% original thinning blue, the loss due to minor scratches and nicks; the receiver is toning nicely to plum and has an area of pinprick pitting and oxidation staining on the top. The smooth walnut pistolgrip stock rates excellent with only minor handling marks and a few flakes in the finish. The stock is fitted with a checkered steel buttplate, three sling swivels, one in combination with a handstop mounted on the accessory rail and a "Micro-Motion" adjustable trigger is also present. There are no sights present, but the barrel has two target blocks mounted and two factory holes at the front of barrel; the receiver is also milled out for a receiver sight. Included is a single Winchester marked detachable magazine. (218709-21) {C&R}

Winchester Model 1903 Semi-Auto Rifle

Lot #484 (Sale Order 483 of 699)

serial #37479, 22 Win. Auto, 20" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 92% original blue with slight loss at the carry point and tiny scattered specks of oxidation. The straight grip walnut buttstock and forend rate very good showing light handling marks and some dark staining on the left side of the grip; the forend is slightly darker than the buttstock. Rifle is sighted with a silver bead front sight and v-notch rear. An honest and excellent condition Winchester 1903 rifle. (156520-2264) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Winchester Model 52D Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #485 (Sale Order 484 of 699)

serial #107025D, 22 LR, 28" barrel with a bright near excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain perhaps 99% original blue with a small impact mark at the muzzle with the receiver toning nicely to plum. The smooth walnut pistolgrip stock rates excellent and features a factory White-Line grooved rubber buttpad, a full length accessory rail and adjustable bedding screws. There are no sights mounted, but the barrel has two target blocks mounted and two factory holes at the front of barrel and the receiver. Included is the original shipping crate correctly end labeled to the gun, Redfield MK 8 International Match micrometer receiver sight in its original box with paperwork, combination sling swivel/handstop, hang tag and warranty paperwork. (218709-5) {C&R}

Fine Charles Daly Double Hammer Shotgun

Lot #486 (Sale Order 485 of 699)

serial #798, 10 ga, 30" damascus, matted rib barrels choked full and cylinder with near excellent bores having just a few light scattered pits. The barrels retain about 90% evenly thinning original brown finish with strong damascus pattern showing their entire length and having a small ding on the left barrel 3" from the muzzle. Each lock is engraved "CHARLES DALY" with just simple border engraving, they retain about 85% original color case-hardened finish which remains quite vivid in most areas and toning to silver patina on the bottom. The checkered round knob pistolgrip buttstock and splinter forend rate very good to near excellent displaying scattered dings and scratches from years of use. The buttstock features a un-engraved monogram plate on the toe line and a checkered bone buttplate which provides a length of pull of 14 1/8" with drops of 1 3/4" and 2 7/8". The action is tight and locks are crisp. A really wonderful Charles Daly double Hammer gun. (177345-13) {ANTIQUE}

Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle

Lot #487 (Sale Order 486 of 699)

serial #240650, 32-40, 26" round barrel with an otherwise bright excellent bore if it wasn't for a few tiny specks of fine pitting. The barrel and magazine retain about 90% original blue evenly thinning to brown with some scattered fine oxidation staining, loss due primarily to areas of light gray fading along the sides of the barrel and bottom of the magazine tube. The action retains about 80% original blue that is nicely toning to brown with some scattered light freckling or oxidation staining with silvering along the edges, the brown showing nicely under bright light. The loading gate still shows good original fire blue also toning to brown while the hammer and lever retain 90% original color case-hardened finish, loss primarily along the bottom of the lever which also has a small spot of oxidation, the colors remaining quite vivid in areas. The plain walnut buttstock and forend rate excellent with 95% original finish remaining with only a few light handling marks. The rifle is sighted with a standard sporting front sight and Rocky Mountain rear sight. A clean and honest Model 1894 manufactured in 1959. (58648-6) {C&R}

Steyr Mannlicher Schoenauer Model 1956 MC Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #488 (Sale Order 487 of 699)

serial #22239, 30-06, 20" barrel with a bright near excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain perhaps 98% original blue, the loss due to very minor pinprick pitting. The swept butter knife bolt handle has dulled somewhat over the years and it is numbered to the gun. The checkered walnut capped pistolgrip stock rates very good plus with minor handling marks, a small chip in the cheekpiece and a white paint transfer at the heel. The stock features a high comb design with a left side flared shadowline cheekpiece, black forend tip with white spacer, sling swivels and a grooved plastic buttplate with white spacer. This rifle is sighted with a silver ramped and hooded front sight, there are no sights present in the rear sight dovetail and there is a Pachmayr low mount pivot scope base with 1" rings mounted to the left side of the receiver. The magazine floorplate is import marked from Stoeger Arms Corporation. Overall a nice hunting package chambered in a classic American caliber awaiting your choice of optics. (218585-63) {C&R}

Reising Arms Company Semi-Auto Target Pistol and Rare Original Reising No. 35 Leather Belt Holster C

Lot #489 (Sale Order 488 of 699)

serial #3593, 22 LR, 6 3/4" barrel with an excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 98% original blue with light edge wear and scratches. The Reising "It's a Bear" checkered brown hard rubber grips rate very good to excellent overall with tiny checks emanating from each screw hole to the edge. The mechanism appears to function well and the gun bears the Hartford, Connecticut barrel address. This pistol includes a single two tone Reising marked magazine. The holster is a very rare original flap holster for the Reising semi-auto target. They were made for Reising by Heiser Holster and is brown top grain leather with a brass closure snap and rates very good plus with only minor scuffs and handling marks from the years and very light flaking on the flex point of the flap. The seam stitching is tight and intact its entire length as are the small steel rivets; each of the rivets exhibiting the intertwined triple-H trademark of Herman H. Heiser holster company. The rear belt suspension flat is maker-stamped "Reising Mfg. Corp. / New York City / 3 5". Overall, a very rare top-quality holster and fine example of an early Reising target pistol. (88659-35) {C&R}

Fabrique Nationale Model 150 Semi-Auto Pistol

Lot #490 (Sale Order 489 of 699)

serial #71642T75, 22 LR, 5 7/8" ventilated rib heavy barrel with an excellent bore. This 1975 dated pistol was made for the European market and is basically the Browning International Medalist 1 pistol. It possesses FN markings in lieu of Browning Arms Co. and was designed to meet ISU rules, the standard Medalist's barrel exceeding overall length requirements. The metal surfaces of this fine gun retain about 98% original blue with scattered light scratches and limited edge wear. The gold-plated trigger rates excellent. The one-piece checkered thumb rest walnut grip rates near excellent with a few very light handling marks and the case deflector is present. The pistol features a serrated slightly undercut Patridge front sight, adjustable black blade rear sight and dry fire mechanism. The pistol is marked "FABRIQUE NATIONALE HERSTAL / MADE IN BELGIUM" on the left side of the barrel flat and "BROWNING PATENT DESPOSE. 22 LR" on the right. This pistol includes a Browning Medalist leatherette covered presentation case that rates excellent on the exterior and shows light wear on the French fitted cloth lined interior. Also included are a sixty-round cartridge tray, a single magazine, barrel weight hanger and (3) assorted sizes of barrel weights for the Medalist pistols. These guns are rare in the U.S. and a nice addition to any collection or as a target pistol. (88659-82) {MODERN}

Parker Dhe Boxlock Double Ejectorgun

Lot #491 (Sale Order 490 of 699)

serial #87499, 12 ga., 30" damascus twist barrels both choked a light full or tight modified, with bright very good plus bores which show scattered light oxidation or light pitting, the right with a tiny ding, the left showing evidence of an nicely raised dent. The barrels retain nice contrasting dark gray and lighter gray star damascus pattern their full-length. The D-grade engraved No. 2 frame is primarily a pewter gunmetal gray with some generous trace colors beneath the fences, perhaps ten percent remaining. The scroll has softened slightly on the fences but otherwise remains very nice. The checkered capped pistolgrip American walnut stock rates very good plus to excellent showing an old and very light refinish with crisp checkering, the metal being slightly proud in spots, the stock showing two small cracks left and right of the lower tang, they seem to have been arrested and will not flex. The splinter style forend is in a similar state of condition, nicely re-checkered, with remnants of some minor dings and dents beneath. The length of pull to the 1" solid pad is 14 5/8" with the drops of 1 7/8" and 3 3/8". The gun locks up well with the top lever still slightly right of center with the barrels on-face, and the arm seems to function properly mechanically. Features automatic safety, double triggers and ejectors. A rather attractive antique Parker ejectorgun overall that would serve equally as well over dogs or "dekes". (38664-1) {ANTIQUE}

Francotte Jubilee No. 14 Boxlock Double Ejectorgun

Lot #492 (Sale Order 491 of 699)

serial #28423, 12 ga., 26" barrels both choked about modified with bright excellent bores, the left barrel with the remnants of a small raised ding about 5" from the muzzle. The barrels show very nice contrasting link-chain and twisted damascus patterns their full-length and are V L & D marked on their right tube, with a small gold inlaid band and light engraving at their rear. The frame has nice quality tight scroll engraving in nearly full coverage with foliate chiseling on the fences; left and right frame flat are maker-marked. The triggerguard has been neatly re-blacked as well and shows the same nice quality scroll and "safe" is inlaid in gold atop the tang. The checkered European walnut pistolgrip stock rates excellent as professionally refinished some years ago, the splinter forend is in similar condition. The checkering was very neatly chased and the length of pull to the grooved horn buttplate is 14 1/4" with drops of 1 1/2" and 2 1/2". Included with the arm is a luggage style case with leather exterior and the green felt interior with Francotte label in the lid. It has nickeled snap caps, gold-tone oiler, mahogany wiping rod and rod end accessories included. The gun locks up tightly and is on-face and seems to function well mechanically, featuring double triggers, automatic safety and ejectors. (38593-2) {MODERN}

Krieghoff Scalloped Frame Boxlock Drilling

Lot #493 (Sale Order 492 of 699)

serial #17791, 16 ga. x 8mm rimmed, 23 3/4" Rochling Elektro steel barrels, both choked about modified, with bright excellent shotgun bores, the rifle barrel very similar showing perhaps a bit of very light frosting in the grooves. The barrels retain about 98% later excellent quality rust blue. The scalloped boxlock frame is a dull pewter patina and shows loose open Germanic foliate scroll with background punch-dot shading with some nice stippling atop the frame and lightly engraved bands at the breeches. The checkered capped European walnut buttstock with left side rounded shadowline cheekpiece rates very good with the expected minor dings and handling marks that come with a hunted arm, there is a 2" crack on the right stock cheek. The forend is similar showing perhaps a bit more wear, the horn triggerguard shows a couple small cracks. The length of pull to the blued steel trapdoor buttplate is 14 1/8". Features three cocking indicators, Greener style safety, automatic rear sight when rifle barrel is selected and the front trigger is a single set. Beneath the trapdoor is a Krieghoff 22 magnum chamber adapter, neatly fitted, along with its tightening key, also nestled into its own inletting. Front sight is a silver bead, rear is a u-notch and there are dual scope bases attached to the rib, no rings are present. Overall a rather nice, and appears very solid, drilling, still on-face and appears to be mechanically functional. 1935 proofed (38628-9) {C&R}

Krieghoff Trumpf Scalloped Frame Boxlock Drilling

Lot #494 (Sale Order 493 of 699)

serial #19867, 16 ga. x 8mm rimmed, 23 1/2" Rochling Elektro steel barrels, both choked a tight full, with bright excellent bores throughout. The barrels retain about 98% original rust blue with lightly engraved bands at the breeches. The scalloped boxlock frame is a dull pewter patina and shows loose open Germanic foliate scroll with background punch-dot shading and nice stippling atop the frame. The checkered capped European walnut buttstock with left side rounded cheekpiece rates very good to very good plus with only minor dings and handling marks from the years and much original varnish, the butt showing some lovely grain figure; the forend is similar showing perhaps a bit more wear, the horn triggerguard rates excellent . The length of pull to the grooved bone buttplate is 14". Features dual cocking indicators, Greener style safety, automatic rear sight when rifle barrel is selected and the front trigger is a single set. The front sight is a simple bead, rear is a u-notch and there are dual scope bases attached to the rib with a quick-detach steel one piece base set, no rings however are present. Lockup is tight with the top lever still left of center, the barrels are on face and the gun seems to operate well mechanically. Overall a rather nice 1937-made drilling that really should go back afield this fall. (38628-8) {C&R}

Unique Winchester Custom Shop Super-X Model 1 Presentation Semi-Auto Shotgun

Lot #495 (Sale Order 494 of 699)

serial #M32541, 12 ga, 26" ventilated rib barrel choked skeet with a bright likely unfired bore. The barrel retains perhaps 99% original finish which rates excellent. The receiver is lightly scroll engraved and has a light nick in its finish on its top; the bolt assembly and carrier have been nicely engine turned. The one-of-a-kind checkered straight grip buttstock rates very good with moderate crazing of the finish and it wears a Winchester Repeating Arms embossed buttplate. The standard checkered walnut forend rates excellent both with stunning grain. A factory letter dated March 30, 1992 states that this Custom Shop version was created to entice famed Championship shooter Barney Hartman to join the ranks at Winchester as a demonstration shooter/salesman. Included with this unique shotgun is the original factory cardboard box correctly end labeled to the gun, factory letter, manual, paperwork and hang tag. Sadly, Mr. Hartman declined the offer and the gun sat at the Winchester offices for years, until employee-purchased. An excellent example of a unique and one-of-a-kind Super-X to add to your Winchester collection (218585-45) {MODERN}

New Hampshire Percussion Halfstock Sporting Rifle by Leonard

Lot #496 (Sale Order 495 of 699)

About .42 cal., 30" octagon barrel with a bright very good plus bore showing some scattered fine oxidation and pinprick pitting with strong sharp rifling throughout. The barrel has been turned for a bukket starter (not present), is numbered "228" and is an overall pleasing brown patina, toning gray along the edges also with some scattered tiny impact marks and spots of light pitting from the years. The left barrel flat is marked " GEO. G. LEONARD / KEENE N.H.". The lock, rear tang and patent breech are a slightly brighter smoky gray patina with some sparse fine oxidation staining and spots of dried protective grease. The barrel is equipped with a globe front sight with no provision for a rear sight and a reproduction Marble's aperture sight installed on the rear tang which is also covering two additional drilled and tapped holes. Rifle features a pewter nosecap and a brass single spur triggerguard, pendulum-style patchbox and butt and toe plates. The stock rates very good overall, having been nicely refinished with a repaired crack through the upper wrist still showing a couple small chips around the tang along with a couple other minor dents and blemishes, there is an oval German silver inlay in the raised cheekpiece. Equipped with double set triggers, a single-acting lock and what appears to be an antique ramrod from the period of use. George Leonard was active in Keene, from about 1859-1869. A nice looking, quality made New Hampshire rifle. (58514-60) {ANTIQUE}

New York Percussion Halfstock Sporting Rifle by Fish

Lot #497 (Sale Order 496 of 699)

Description Update (3/14/18): Repaired crack through wrist

About .44 cal., 33" octagon barrel with a very good bore showing overall light oxidation but evident rifling the entire length. The barrel, rib and ramrod pipes have toned to a gray and brown patina with scattered fine oxidation and light impact marks, the left side of the barrel has a 5" relieved section where a bayonet mount was once attached, "Turner" style for saber type bayonet. The barrel is equipped with a German silver blade sight, standard v-notch rear sight, a patent breech decorated with scroll and two platinum bands and is marked "D. FISH NEW YORK" between the breech and rear sight. The back action lock and rear tang are engraved with attractive flowing scroll and have a nice pewter patina, the hammer is a slightly darker brown along the spur and shroud. Rifle features German silver nosecap, rear ramrod tailpipe, wedge pin escutcheons, single spur triggerguard, butt and toe plates and a three piece patchbox with stylized floral tip and lower opening latch on the toeplate. The top of the buttplate, toeplate, patchbox and the bow, front and rear extensions of the triggerguard are engraved with foliate scroll and have acquired a mellowed tarnished patina with age, there is a thin crack at the bend of the triggerguard spur. The checkered walnut stock rates about very good with numerous handling marks, a thin crack at the left center of the triggerguard and at the left toe. The stock is equipped with a raised shadowline style cheekpiece, is stamped with a vertical "60" on the left rear of the stock and is further enhanced with a decorative German silver sideplate and whitetail inlay on the cheekpiece. Equipped with double set triggers, a single-acting lock and what appears to be an antique ramrod from the period of use. Daniel Fish was active in New York from about 1840-1874. A good New York halfstock having a nice antique look for above the mantel. (58580-1) {ANTIQUE}

Custom 1898 Krag Magazine Sporting Rifle

Lot #498 (Sale Order 497 of 699)

serial #291812, 30-40 Krag, 23 1/2" barrel with a very good bore that shows scattered frosting. The metal surfaces retain 95% quality reapplied blue with a few small spots of light oxidation and scattered flaking to brown. The rifle is stocked classic-style with a nice capped pistolgrip walnut stock with a flared left side cheekpiece with shadow line. The stock rates very good with a couple tiny chips, some flattening points, some light crackling at the horn forend tip and some scattered handling marks. The rifle is sighted with a receiver mounted Redfield peep sight and a ramped bead front sight. The gun features a checkered trapdoor steel buttplate with lightly engraved widow's peak and quick detach sling swivels. A very nicely executed "classic-era" sporter with many features that mirror Seymour Griffin's work. (208491-6) {MODERN}

Interesting Dual-Tone P.38 Semi Auto Pistol by Mauser Oberndorf

Lot #499 (Sale Order 498 of 699)

serial #6314e, 9mm, 5" barrel with an about very good bore that shows some pitting and oxidation in the grooves but strong rifling. The metal surfaces retain 75% original phosphate and blue with some silvering on the exposed edges, light oxidation stained spots and overall fading to gray. The black bakelite grips rate very good with a couple tiny chips, a few dings and handling marks. The pistol's slide is marked with a Walther "ac/44" in a large font but the frame is marked with an "(Eagle)/WaA135" Mauser Waffenamt. A single magazine is included that is marked "p.38v/U" on the left side of the body. A very good example of an interesting P.38 pistol. (208050-86) {C&R}

Interesting Adam's & Tranter Patent Two-Trigger Percussion Revolver

Lot #500 (Sale Order 499 of 699)

serial #20,622, 50 Bore (about .44 cal), 1 3/8" barrel with an oxidized bore showing some faint rifling throughout. The metal surfaces of this revolver retain perhaps 20% original bright blue scattered about the more protected areas with the remainder worn to gunmetal and gray patina with some spots of light pitting scattered about, oxidation staining, some screw hole wear and a ding on the top strap. The metal surfaces are embellished with light but attractive scrollwork and the topstrap is not engraved with any retailer information. The front of the frame is marked "50 Bore" with "Adam's Patent" on the right side and "W. Tranter's / No 366 / Patent" on the left side of the trigger system. The one-piece checkered walnut grip remains in good overall condition showing some synthetic material repairs at the top corners, small areas of compressed points, dings and handling marks. A couple of the screws appear to be older replacements and a number of them show some light slot damage. The short barrel of this revolver appears to be an expertly done period modification and features an engraved border around the muzzle. The small base pin retention spring on the right side of the frame has been removed and is now just uses a small screw to retain the base pin. On the left side of the frame the loading lever axis pin is still present. The mechanism functions very well and the gun is sighted with a silver bead front and rear notch. Really a rather fascinating example that would make an interesting addition to any collection. (138723-2) {ANTIQUE}

British Beaumont-Adams Double Action Percussion Revolver by London Armoury

Lot #501 (Sale Order 500 of 699)

serial #24500R, 38 Bore (about .47 cal), 5 3/4" octagon barrel with a very good bore showing some light oxidation and strong rifling. The metal surfaces of this revolver are mostly worn to gunmetal with some old cleaned pitting, patches toning to dark gray patina and some strong remnants of original bright blue in the more protected areas at the rear of the frame. The London Armoury mark on the topstrap is a little soft overall but still visible and the right side frame is marked "B8835" with "Adam's Patent" and the serial number along with British War Department "(Broad Arrow) / WD" stamp. The one-piece checkered walnut grip remains in about very good condition with a visible crown cartouche at the left corner, a lanyard ring running through the bottom and six cutouts at the base, three of which hold small glass discs. The grip shows some further overall smoothing and handling marks. The nipples show some heavy wear from dry firing, the sliding safety is present, the cylinder is matching the frame and the mechanism tends to function in double action only but timing and lockup are rather poor. Still a solid example overall that saw British service. (138723-1) {ANTIQUE}

Custom U.S. Model 1922 M1 Rifle

Lot #502 (Sale Order 501 of 699)

serial #7948, 22 LR, 24" 8-26 dated Springfield Armory barrel with a bright otherwise excellent bore with a sharp crisp rifling but showing a few very sparsely scattered very light pits near the throat, the balance appearing bright excellent. The barreled action retains about 95% excellent later, quality rust blue, doubtless from the maker who built the fine stock; the bottom metal is similar showing perhaps a bit more wear. The rifle is stocked classic style in American black walnut by a maker of some talent, the rifle is however strangely unmarked. The stock rates very good plus to excellent with only a minor scattered handling mark here or there. It features an un-capped pistolgrip, nicely checkered panels with slightly stylized edges and with nice mullered borders. The length of pull to the checkered steel shotgun-style butt is 13 3/16". There is a military style rear swivel installed along the toeline, the front swivel is barrel banded. The front sight is a banded sporting ramp style with simple blade and there is a Lyman receiver sight installed at the rear and the arm is drilled and tapped for steel target blocks, no doubt from Springfield Armory. The rifle remains in original M1 configuration and includes a single original magazine. While unmarked, the rifle is very Sedgley-like, while the subtle nuances in the checkering pattern remind one very much of W.S. Mielcarek and Bob Owen. The Springfield Research Service Summary of DCM Rifle Sales 1922-1942 lists this rifle by serial number as being sold in 1927 in M1 configuration. Overall an extremely nicely-executed M1922 M1 rifle, stocked and customized by a maker who clearly knew his business, from the classic period of American sporting rifles. (38620-91) {C&R}

Early U.S. Model 1873 Trapdoor Rifle by Springfield Armory with New Jersey Marking

Lot #503 (Sale Order 502 of 699)

serial #58240, 45-70, 32 5/8" barrel with a very good plus bore that has a couple light pits. The barrel and bands retain 93% arsenal blue with some freckling on the rear sight base and scattered flaking to brown. The breechblock is turning to a brown patina with a moderate amount of the arsenal case colors. The lock and hammer retain 80% arsenal blue with scattered flaking to brown. The triggerguard retains 85-90% arsenal blue with some flaking to brown and freckling, while the buttplate is turning to a gray patina with scattered oxidation staining and freckling. The walnut stock rates about very good with an older added oil finish, a large chip missing behind the lockplate, two crisp inspector's cartouches, a crisp circled "P" firing proof, a couple chips in the cleaning rod channel, scattered dings and handling marks. The rifle is equipped with the correct 1100 yard rear sight and the left side of the frame is marked "N.J.". A fine early 1873 Trapdoor with a neat New Jersey marking. (208613-12) {ANTIQUE}

U.S. Model 1842 Percussion Rifled Musket by Harper's Ferry

Lot #504 (Sale Order 503 of 699)

.69 Cal, 42" rifled barrel with an oxidized bore. The metal surfaces remain mostly bright with some cleaned light pitting on triggerguard, overall light pitting, a few light dings near the breech, the front band and front of barrel drifting to a brass like color. The walnut stock rates very good with an older added oil finish, a large chip missing at the front of lock, scattered smaller chips, dings and handling marks. The lockplate is of Harper's Ferry manufacture, it is dated 1848 and the barrel is date 1854. The rifle is sighted with an M1855 style long range rear sight that is graduated out to 800 yards. A very good example of an 1842 musket that was updated to rifle configuration by one of the U.S. armories. (208613-5) {ANTIQUE}

U.S. Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle by Springfield Armory

Lot #505 (Sale Order 504 of 699)

serial #471539, 45-70, 32 5/8" barrel with a very good bore that shows some light pitting but strong rifling. The barrel and bands retain 93-95% original blue with some light freckling and flaking to brown. The breechblock and upper tang retain nearly of their case colors with some light fading. The lockplate and hammer retain 93% original blue with some light flaking to brown and fading. The triggerguard and lower tang retain 95% original blue with some light flaking to brown. The walnut stock rates very good with an added varnish, a crisp 1889 dated inspector's cartouche, a crisp circled "P" firing proof, the beginings of some light chipping in front of triggerguard, scattered light flaking, dings and handling marks. The rifle is equipped with a Buffington rifle rear sight and an original 1861 Springfield sling is included that is marked "TORMS/MAKER/NEW YORK" and it shows scattered crackling, crazing and flaking. A very fine example of a late production Trapdoor rifle. (208596-8) {ANTIQUE}

Sharps & Hankins Navy Model 1862 Carbine

Lot #506 (Sale Order 505 of 699)

serial #12024, .52 RF, 24" barrel with a very good bore that shows some frosting in the grooves. The action is a smoky gray patina with some light oxidation staining and traces of the original case colors. The brass buttplate is a dull yellow color with some scattered tarnish. The leather barrel cover is intact but it shows some staining, overall crazing and flaking. The walnut stock rates very good plus as-cleaned with an added oil finish, a few dings and handling marks. The barrel is numbered matching to the frame and the arm appears to function well mechanically. A very good example of these interesting Civil War era arms. (208596-9) {ANTIQUE}

Remington M1816 Maynard Conversion Percussion Musket

Lot #507 (Sale Order 506 of 699)

.69 Cal, 41" barrel with an oxidized bore. The metal surfaces are a dull gray patina with some light tool marks at the rear of barrel, some scattered light pitting and oxidation staining. The walnut stock rates very good with an older added varnish, a repaired chip behind the lockplate, a further repair above sideplate, a few small cracks in the expected places, a few small chips, scattered dings and handling marks. Remington supplied 20,000 of these arms under contract to Frankford Arsenal, to percussion convert and rifle the bores; the lock is marked "REMINGTON'S/ILLION, N.Y./1857/U.S.". The hammer appears to function well, the upper tang is proud of wood and the primer door swings freely. A very good example of these Maynard converted muskets. (208613-2) {ANTIQUE}

Australian Marked Martini Henry MKII Falling Block Rifle by RSAF Enfield

Lot #508 (Sale Order 507 of 699)

serial #2665L, 577/450, 33" barrel with a very good bore that shows a few pits but strong rifling. The metal surfaces of this 1877 dated rifle are drifting to a dull brown patina with generous traces of original blue and some light silvering on the exposed areas. The walnut stock rates very good with a crisp Enfield cartouche, a large chipped area at toe, scattered dings and handling marks from the years. The right side of the frame is marked "(Broad arrow)/S.A/2665L" denoting use in Southern Australia. The rear sight ladder is a bit bent, the rear sight elevator is missing and an in-the-white cleaning rod is present that is numbered "3643" and marked with foreign characters. A fine example of a short lever Martini with the added bonus of a hard-to-find Australian marking. (208624-14) {ANTIQUE}

U.S. M1 Carbine by Inland Division

Lot #509 (Sale Order 508 of 699)

serial #77355, 30 Carbine, 18" 10-42 dated Inland barrel with a very good plus bore that shows the beginnings of some light frosting. The metal surfaces are turning to a dull gray patina with some silvering and a few small spots of oxidation staining. The highwood I cut stock rates very good as lightly refinished with a lightly added varnish, a faint circled "P" firing proof on pistolgrip, a strong "LA" marking in the left sling cut, a strong flaming bomb in the left sling cut, a strong ordnance wheel in the left sling cut, a tight 1/2" crack behind the recoil plate, a small light chip at the left leading edge, a few dings and scattered handling marks. All of the parts appear to be correctly of Inland or Inland subcontractor manufacture. No magazine is present but a GI style green canvas sling is included with this carbine. A solid correct early Inland M1 Carbine. (208678-2) {C&R}

U.S. Model 1898 Krag Bolt Action Rifle by Springfield Armory

Lot #510 (Sale Order 509 of 699)

serial #184273, 30-40 Krag, 30" barrel with a near excellent bore that shows just a hint of frosting in the grooves. The sideplate and receiver retain 50% original quenched colors with overall flaking to brown and a spot of freckling on sideplate. The magazine box retains about 30% original quenched colors with the balance being a brown patina with some scattered small spots of oxidation staining. The triggerguard is a dull brown patina with some light oxidation staining, while the bolt parts are a dull gray patina with scattered oxidation staining. The bands are turning to a dull brown patina with traces of original blue, while the barrel retains 75% original blue with moderate flaking to brown on the edges. The walnut stock rates very good with an armory oil finish, a crisp 1899 inspector's cartouche, crisp circled "P" firing proof, a small chip behind the sideplate, scattered dings and handling marks. The rifle is equipped with a 1902 rear sight and a correct 1902 style handguard. A fine example of the U.S. Army's first smokeless powder rifle. (208585-117) {C&R}

Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless Semi Auto Pistol

Lot #511 (Sale Order 510 of 699)

serial #515436, 32 ACP, 3 3/4" barrel with a near excellent bore that shows perhaps a hint of frosting near muzzle. The metal surfaces of this fourth type pistol retain 98% original blue with some light silvering at the front of slide and some light fading on the exposed edges. The checkered walnut Colt grips rate very good plus with a small area of flattened points on the right panel and a few light handling marks. A single magazine is included. A nice example of these desirable Colt pocket pistols. (208658-201D31134) {C&R}

Colt Model 1908 Pocket Hammerless Semi Auto Pistol

Lot #512 (Sale Order 511 of 699)

serial #83295, 380 ACP, 3 3/4" barrel with a very good plus bore that shows the beginnings of some light frosting in the grooves. The metal surfaces of this third type pistol retain 90-93% original blue with a tiny spot of light pitting on the left top of slide, some silvering on the high edges of the slide and scattered flaking to brown. The checkered walnut Colt grips rate very good plus with a couple flattened points on the left panel, some light chipping near the right panel screw and some handling marks. A single magazine is included. A fine example of these Colt pocket pistols overall. (208658-202D31133) {C&R}

U.S. M1 Carbine by Inland Division

Lot #513 (Sale Order 512 of 699)

serial #6729650, 30 Carbine, 18" 1-45 dated Inland barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 95% arsenal parkerized finish with some operational wear on bolt, fading on front sight, light silvering on barrel and light oxidation staining on triggerguard. The walnut stock rates very good with an armory oil finish, a partially faded ordnance wheel cartouche, a crisp "IO" marking in the left sling cut, a rack number "141" at the front right, a tight 1/3" crack behind the upper tang, a few light dings and handling marks. All of the parts appear to be correctly of Inland or Inland subcontractor manufacture and no magazine is included. A fine example of a correct late production carbine. (208678-5) {C&R}

Interesting U.S. Model 1903 Bolt Action Rifle by Rock Island Arsenal

Lot #514 (Sale Order 513 of 699)

serial #352504, 30-06, 24" 5-34 dated Springfield barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 95% of an arsenal parkerized finish with some light fading and a few spots of light oxidation staining. The walnut stock rates very good with an added oil finish, a strong circled "P" firing proof, a faint "SA/SPG" rebuild marking, a faint boxed "DAL" cartouche, scattered dings and handling marks. The rifle has several features that are believed to be Marine rebuild traits such as a Hatcher hole, a stippled buttplate, an electropenciled bolt that is numbered to a different gun and a punch mark in front of the serial number. A search of the Springfield Research Service yielded no results with this rifle's serial number and it is believed that the Marine rifles lacked standard rebuild markings. An original black Boyt M1907 sling is included that shows scattered flaking and crazing. An interesting rifle that may benefit from further research. (208585-111) {C&R}

U.S. M1 Garand Rifle by Springfield Armory

Lot #515 (Sale Order 514 of 699)

serial #1656814, 30-06, 24" 1-52 dated Springfield barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 95-97% arsenal parkerized finish with some light oxidation staining on the bolt and scattered light silvering on the exposed edges. The walnut stock rates very good plus with an armory oil finish, a tiny shallow chip at the front of the rear handguard, scattered light dings and handling marks. The parts appear to be mostly of Springfield Armory manufacture. A plastic rear sight cover and a green canvas sling are included with this Garand. A nice example of an arsenal reconditioned Garand that will likely shoot well. (208585-107) {C&R}

U.S. Model 1863 Type I Rifle Musket by Springfield Armory

Lot #516 (Sale Order 515 of 699)

.58 Cal, 40" barrel with a very good plus bore that shows some scattered oxidation and pitting but strong rifling. The in-the-white surfaces remain mostly bright with scattered light pitting, freckling and oxidation staining. The hammer and lock retain most of their case colors with some fading to gray and light oxidation staining. The walnut stock rates very good plus with an older added varnish, a pair of faint inspector's cartouches, a crack behind the nipple, a couple light chips in the ramrod channel, a few dings and scattered handling marks from the years. Both the lockplate and the barrel are dated 1863 and a tulip shaped ramrod is included. An above average example of an 1863 Type I rifle musket. (208596-27) {ANTIQUE}

Mauser ES350B Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #517 (Sale Order 516 of 699)

serial #170715, 22 LR, 26" barrel with a bright near excellent bore that shows perhaps a couple minor frosted spots. The metal surfaces retain 93% original blue with four marks at the rear of the receiver that appear to be from screws, some fading to gray on the bolt handle, some light silvering at muzzle, a couple specks of freckling on triggerguard and scattered fading to gray along barrel. The checkered walnut stock rates very good with an added oil finish with a crisp Mauser banner roundel, a couple tiny chips on the butt, a flattened spot of checkering on the front right side, scattered handling marks and a few light dings. The receiver is marked with the Mauser Banner, the barrel is marked "DRP DRGM" on the right side and with commercial proofs on the left. The bolt is numbered matching to the receiver, the original sights and front sight hood remain intact. A fine example of these Mauser rimfire rifles. (208711-2) {C&R}

U.S. Model 1903A3 Bolt Action Rifle by Remington

Lot #518 (Sale Order 517 of 699)

serial #3542179, 30-06, 24" 6-43 dated 4-groove Remington barrel with a very good bore that has some light pitting. The metal surfaces retain 95% original parkerized and blue finishes with some light silvering on the front sight and scattered light fading. The walnut stock rates very good plus with an added varnish, a strong circled "P" firing proof, a strong "RA" marking, a strong boxed "FJA" cartouche, some light flaking and scattered handling marks. The bolt, cocking piece, stock, front band, magazine cutoff lever and sling swivels are all correctly of Remington manufacture. A fine and substantially correct example of a 1903A3 rifle. (208596-13) {C&R}

U.S. Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle by Springfield Armory

Lot #519 (Sale Order 518 of 699)

serial #447603, 45-70, 32 5/8" barrel with a good bore that shows scattered pitting and frosting but strong rifling. The barrel and bands retain 85% original blue with some freckling on barrel and scattered flaking to brown. The breechblock and upper tang retain generous traces of the original case colors with scattered fading to gray and oxidation staining. The lock and hammer retain 80-85% original blue with some freckling and scattered flaking to brown. The lower tang retains 95% original blue with some light oxidation specks and light flaking to brown. The buttplate retains 50-60% original blue with scattered flaking to gray and flaking to brown. The walnut stock rates very good with an older oil finish, a strong 1889 dated inspector's cartouche, a strong circled "P" firing proof, scattered handling marks and dings. The rifle is equipped with a correct ramrod and a Buffington rear sight. A very good example of a later production Trapdoor rifle. (208613-15) {ANTIQUE}

U.S. M1 Carbine by Inland Division

Lot #520 (Sale Order 519 of 699)

serial #4887993, 30 Carbine, 18" 12-43 dated Inland barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 90% arsenal parkerized finish with some light freckling on barrel, some added orange paint on the front sight blade and scattered fading to brown. The walnut stock rates very good with an added oil finish, a chip at the right leading edge of stock, scattered light dings and handling marks. The bolt, rear sight, trigger group, hammer and handguard are all of Inland manufacture but the remaining parts are of mixed USGI manufacture. A single 15 round magazine made by Inland and a GI style canvas green sling are included. A very good M1 Carbine that should be a fun shooter. (208596-17) {C&R}

U.S. M1 Garand Rifle by Springfield Armory

Lot #521 (Sale Order 520 of 699)

serial #2845169, 30-06, 24" 2-44 dated Springfield barrel with a very good bore that shows some scattered frosting. The metal surfaces retain 85% arsenal parkerized finish with scattered fading and silvering. The walnut stock rates very good plus as lightly refinished with a lightly added varnish, a partially faded upside down boxed "P" on the underside of pistolgrip, a strong "RRA" rebuild mark on the left side of butt, scattered light dings and handling marks. The bolt, trigger housing and cut operating rod have the correct drawing numbers but the remaining parts appear to be mixed. A four-piece cleaning rod and oiler are included with this rifle. A solid Garand that will make a great addition to any military collection. (208569-56) {C&R} [Calhoun L.H. Howard Collection]

Venezuelan Model 24/30 Bolt Action Rifle by FN

Lot #522 (Sale Order 521 of 699)

serial #39125, 7mm Mauser, 23" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The in-the-white buttplate, receiver and bolt rate excellent with some sparsely scattered small spots of oxidation staining and remnants of cosmoline. The blued surfaces retain 98% original finish with some light silvering at muzzle, a couple light scratches on triggerguard and some freckles on floorplate. The walnut stock rates very good plus with an armory oil finish, a couple small chips, scattered dings and handling marks. All serialized parts are matching and the small front floorplate screw is missing. An excellent example of these nice FN military Mauser rifles. (208598-11) {C&R}

Walther PP Semi Auto Pistol with Waffenamt Markings

Lot #523 (Sale Order 522 of 699)

serial #333489p, 32 ACP, 3 3/4" barrel with a very good plus bore that shows some light frosting in the grooves. The metal surfaces retain 95% original blue with some light silvering on the high edges and toning to gray on the straps. The Walther banner grips rate very good with a couple spots of flattened points, scattered dirt staining and handling marks. The slide is numbered matching to the frame, the pistol is marked with "(Eagle)/N" proofs and "(Eagle)/WaA359" Waffenamts. A single Walther banner marked magazine is included. A fine Nazi procured Walther PP. (208050-214) {C&R}

U.S. M1 Carbine by Inland Division

Lot #524 (Sale Order 523 of 699)

serial #5535664, 30 Carbine, 18" 44 dated Inland barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 90-93% arsenal parkerized finish with some operational wear on bolt and even light fading along the exposed edges. The walnut stock rates very good plus with an armory oil finish, a partially faded ordnance wheel, a strong "IO" marking in the left sling cut, a few dings and scattered handling marks. The operating slide is of Winchester manufacture but the remaining parts appear to be of Inland or an Inland subcontractor manufacture. A GI style canvas sling and an aftermarket 30 round magazine are included with this carbine. A fine and mostly correct Inland M1 carbine. (208676-23) {C&R}

U.S. M1 Garand Rifle by Harrington & Richardson

Lot #525 (Sale Order 524 of 699)

serial #5564466, 30-06, 24" 12-54 dated H&R barrel with a very good plus bore that shows some light frosting in the grooves. The metal surfaces retain 93% arsenal parkerized finish with scattered silvering on the exposed edges and a couple small spots of light oxidation on the triggerguard. The middle handguard clip is chipped at front and is proud of the wood. The walnut stock rates very good plus with a faint white painted rack number on butt, a crisp circled "P" firing proof, a crisp "DoD Eagle" acceptance mark, scattered dings and handling marks. The bolt is of International Harvester manufacture but the remaining visible marked parts are of H&R manufacture. A very fine HRA Garand. (208620-84) {C&R}

German K98K Bolt Action Rifle by Gustloff Werke

Lot #526 (Sale Order 525 of 699)

serial #29976, 8mm Mauser, 24" barrel with a bright near excellent bore that shows perhaps some light frosting. The metal surface of this bcd 4 coded rifle retain 90% original phosphate with a few small spots of oxidation staining and scattered fading. The laminated stock rates very good as cleaned with an added varnish, a strong "(Eagle)/H" marking on the right side of butt, a couple small lamination separations, a few handling marks. The bolt parts are matching to the barrel but the remaining parts are all unnumbered. There is no cleaning rod present but a K98k style front sight hood is included. A very good example of a 1944 Gustloff K98k overall. (208678-22) {C&R}

U.S. M1 Garand Rifle by Springfield Armory

Lot #527 (Sale Order 526 of 699)

serial #4385085, 30-06, 24" 11-53 dated Springfield barrel with a very good plus bore that has some light frosting in the grooves. The metal surfaces retain 90-93% arsenal parkerized finish with some scattered fading and light silvering on the exposed edges. The walnut stock rates very good with an armory added oil finish, a crisp circled "P" firing proof, some flaking, a faint "DoD" eagle, the remnants of a sticker on comb, scattered dings and handling marks. The bolt and operating rod are the correct "-65 SA" series but the remaining parts appear to be of mixed USGI manufacture. A fine example of a post-war Springfield Garand rifle. (208620-85) {C&R}

Burnside Fifth Model Civil War Carbine

Lot #528 (Sale Order 527 of 699)

serial #6888, .54 Cal, 21" barrel with a very good plus bore that shows some scattered frosting and oxidation but strong rifling. The action is a mottled gray patina with a few light dings on the left side of the lever and scattered oxidation staining. The barrel is a dull gray patina with a few light band removal marks and scattered oxidation staining. The walnut stock rates very good as lightly-cleaned with an older added oil finish, a pair of partially faded cartouches, a repaired 1 3/4" chip at the rear of the forend, a coupe small cracks, a few chips, scattered dings and handling marks. The breechblock is numbered matching to the frame, the lockplate and barrel markings are faded. A very good example of late model Burnside carbine. (208613-19) {ANTIQUE}

British Pattern 1853 Enfield Rifled Musket

Lot #529 (Sale Order 528 of 699)

.58 Cal, 39" barrel with an oxidized bore. The metal surfaces are a dull brown patina with a few small areas of older pitting. The brass parts are a dull yellow patina with scattered dings and some oxidation staining. The walnut stock rates very good with an older oil finish, a strong Birmingham Small Arms trade roundel, a tight 2" crack behind the upper tang, a crack running between the barrel and stock bolt, a few chips in the cleaning rod channel, scattered dings and handling marks. The lock is marked with a crown at the rear and "1862/TOWER" in front of the hammer. The middle band is loose and the hammer appears to function. An above average example of these British 1853 muskets with a nice stock roundel. (208613-7) {ANTIQUE}

Connecticut Militia Marked Peabody Falling Block Rifle

Lot #530 (Sale Order 529 of 699)

45-70, 33" barrel with a very good bore that shows some light pitting and frosting. The metal surfaces are an overall dull gray patina with a couple spots of light pitting on frame and scattered light oxidation staining. The walnut stock rates very good with an older dark oil finish, a few small holes on the underside of forend at rear, a prominent chip behind the rear band, scattered dings and handling marks. The rear of the barrel is marked "37", the butt has two "E37" markings, the rear of the barrel also has an "E52" marking. There is a "CONN/1702" marking on the rear sling swivel indicating that this was one of 2000 rifles made for the Connecticut State Militia and there is no ramrod present. An interesting and seldom encountered antique military arm. (208635-1) {ANTIQUE}

U.S. Model 1903A3 Bolt Action Rifle by Remington

Lot #531 (Sale Order 530 of 699)

serial #3564719, 30-06, 24" 3-43 dated 4-groove Remington barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 90% original parkerized finish with fading to gray along the floorplate and barrel. The scant walnut stock rates very good plus with two strong "P" firing proofs on pistolgrip, a crisp boxed "OG" marking, a faded boxed "HSAA" marking on the left side, a few dings and scattered handling marks. The bolt, cocking piece, sling swivels and magazine cutoff are all of Remington manufacture. A very good example of a Remington 1903A3 with many correct parts. (208585-56) {C&R}

German K98K Bolt Action Rifle by Steyr

Lot #532 (Sale Order 531 of 699)

serial #8238i, 8mm Mauser, 24" barrel with a very good plus bore that shows perhaps the beginnings of light frosting in the grooves. The metal surfaces of this 660 coded and 1940 dated rifle retain 95% original blue with some scattered light freckling and fading to brown. The laminated stock rates very good plus with strong "(Eagle)/H" and "(Eagle)/623" markings, a small chip between the two bands on the left side, a couple dings and a few handling marks. The bolt has the correct Steyr "(Eagle)/623" Waffenamts but it is mismatched and all other parts including the handguard are matching to the receiver. A cleaning rod and front sight hood are present. A fine example of an early Steyr K98k. (208618-2) {C&R}

U.S. M1 Carbine by Winchester

Lot #533 (Sale Order 532 of 699)

serial #6625051, 30 Carbine, 18" Winchester barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 93% arsenal parkerized finish with some silvering and fading along the exposed edges. The highwood stock rates very good with an added oil finish, a crisp ordnance wheel on the right side, a crisp "CCAC" marking on the right side (Close Combat Armaments Center, Picatinny, NJ possibly), a strong "Q-RMC" marking in the left sling cut, a tiny chip on the bottom of the pistolgrip, scattered dings and handling marks. The bolt, operating slide, recoil plate and trigger parts are all of Winchester manufacture but the remaining parts are of mixed USGI manufacture. A green canvas sling and a Sagniaw made 15 round magazine are included. A fine Winchester carbine overall. (208585-132) {C&R}

Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle

Lot #534 (Sale Order 533 of 699)

serial #262254, 25 WCF, 24" round barrel with full magazine and a good plus bore that shows scattered light pitting and frosting but strong rifling. The metal surfaces are mostly a dull gray patina with some scattered oxidation staining, traces of original blue finish, some silvering and a couple spots of light pitting at the front. The plain walnut stocks rate very good with an added varnish, a couple tiny chips at the leading edges of the upper tang, overall light dings, handling marks and light scratches. The rifle is sighted with an unmarked tang mounted rear sight, a sporting rear sight and a yellow bead front sight. The magazine cap screw, tang sight rear screw and one of the left frame screws exhibit moderate slot damage. A solid 1892 for the fledgling Winchester collector. (208620-93) {C&R}

Walther PP Police-Marked Semi-Auto Pistol

Lot #535 (Sale Order 534 of 699)

serial #374197p, 32 ACP, 3 7/8" barrel with a very good plus bore showing just a little frosting throughout. The metal surfaces of this ac-coded police pistol retain about 70% original dull blue thinning throughout with high edge wear, gripstraps and triggerguard toning to brown, some freckling, scratches and very fine pinprick pitting on the slide. The right side of the slide is coded with Walther's "ac" stamp along with "(Eagle) / N" proofs. The left side frame is stamped with a police contract "(Eagle) F" stamp, the left portion of which has been rather poorly struck. The checkered hardwood grips remain in very good condition with the checkering still rather crisp, a few small handling marks and a thin crack at the top of the left panel. The slide and frame are both matching and the pistol includes one original magazine that remains in very good overall condition. A very solid late production police pistol for the military collector. (138050-223) {C&R}

Walther PP Semi-Auto Pistol

Lot #536 (Sale Order 535 of 699)

serial #779057, 32 ACP, 3 7/8" barrel with a bright near excellent bore showing just a little frosting. The metal surfaces of this pre-war pistol retain about 90% original bright blue with some high edge wear, gripstraps toning to gray, a few tiny spots of pinprick pitting along the left side slide, some freckling and light handling marks. The extractor and safety still retain some hints of nice fire temper blue with toning to gray and silver. The right side slide and barrel are marked with "(Crown) / N" proofs and the slide is scratch-numbered to the frame. The black checkered hard rubber Walther banner grips remain in very good condition with some light dings and handling marks on the right panel and some more wear on the left panel showing an about 2" crack at the front edge and some areas of flattened points. One original magazine is included. A very attractive example of an early Walther PP pistol. (138050-545) {C&R}

Remington Model 1861 Navy Revolver

Lot #537 (Sale Order 536 of 699)

serial #20465, .36 cal, 7 3/8" octagon barrel with a fair bore showing strong rifling and scattered oxidation with heavier pitting toward the muzzle. The metal surfaces of this revolver retain perhaps 10% original bright blue mostly scattered about in the more protected areas with the remainder toned to a freckled gray and brown with moderate oxidation staining, pinprick pitting and small dings scattered throughout. The barrel markings are still quite crisp and legible. The loading lever still retains a lot of vibrant fire temper blue with some oxidation staining. The hammer likewise shows strong case-hardened colors with areas obscured by oxidation staining and pinprick pitting. The brass triggerguard is a pleasing ochre patina with some darker staining throughout and scattered small dings. The smooth walnut grips are pencil-numbered to the gun and the left panel remains in very good condition with some small chips, dings and handling marks. The right panel is in fair condition with a 3" chip at the backstrap and some further scattered dings and handling marks. All serialized parts on this revolver are matching and the frame, cylinder and barrel are marked with "B" sub-inspector stamps. The loading lever has been factory retrofitted with the base pin retention screw, as is commonly seen. Timing and lockup are excellent although the barrel is quite loose in the frame. Still a very solid and honest example of a scarcer Remington revolver. (138512-11) {ANTIQUE}

Remington New Model Single Action Belt Revolver

Lot #538 (Sale Order 537 of 699)

serial #2243, .36 cal, 6 1/2" octagon barrel with a very good plus bore showing some light frosting and oxidation. The metal surfaces of this revolver have been rather heavily cleaned with remnants of older reapplied finish and has taken on a brownish gray tone overall with areas of darker oxidation staining and pinprick pitting. The triggerguard is a dull brown patina and not quite perfectly fitted to the frame although it is matching. The smooth walnut grips are un-numbered and remain in very good condition with a few tiny chips at the corners, some minor dings and handling marks. The numbers on the cylinder are no longer visible but the barrel is matching to the frame. The revolver is sighted with a silver blade front sight and timing and lockup are still very solid. Overall a rather salty but good representative example of these interesting Remington revolvers, only a few thousand of which were manufactured. (138527-62) {ANTIQUE}

Remington New Model Navy Revolver

Lot #539 (Sale Order 538 of 699)

serial #27453, .36 cal, 7 3/8" octagon barrel with a very good plus bore showing a little frosting and a few minor pinprick pits. The metal surfaces of this revolver are a dull oxidized brown overall with some scratches and high edge wear and the markings on the barrel are quite soft with some lettering still visible. The triggerguard is a nice ochre patina with some scattered light dings. The cylinder shows some moderate damage around the safety notches and the hammer nose shows corresponding damage which causes it to drag on the frame when cocked or released. The smooth walnut grips appear to be pencil-numbered to the gun and remain in good overall condition with some small chips to the corners, dings, dents and worn finish. The barrel and triggerguard are matching to the frame and the cylinder appears to be un-numbered. The revolver is missing its front sight and will require mechanical attention as the cylinder stop spring and hand spring are broken. This revolver remains an honest representative example that could probably be repaired with very little trouble. (138512-10) {ANTIQUE}

German Police-Marked J.P. Sauer 38H Semi-Auto Pistol

Lot #540 (Sale Order 539 of 699)

serial #304370, 32 ACP, 3 1/2" barrel with a bright near excellent bore showing just a hint of frosting. The metal surfaces of this pistol retain about 92% original blue with some high edge wear, some areas toning to silver on the backstrap, a few scattered freckles and handling marks. The black checkered plastic grips remain in very good condition with some chipping at the edges and points, some minor scuffs and handling marks. The pistol is marked with Nazi police "(Eagle)C" stamp on the left side frame along with the standard "(Eagle)/N" proofs on the right side. The pistol includes one original magazine that is numbered to the gun. An excellent example of these iconic pistols for the military or police collector. (138050-591) {C&R}

Japanese Type 14 Semi-Auto Pistol by Nagoya Kokubunji

Lot #541 (Sale Order 540 of 699)

serial #61469, 8mm Nambu, 4 1/2" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this May 1939-dated pistol retain about 96% original blue with some light high edge and operational wear, a few scattered freckles, some small dings and spots of light oxidation staining on the gripstraps. The trigger, magazine release and safety retain the majority of their nice straw color with some light toning to silver and freckling. The grooved Asian hardwood grips are un-numbered but remain in near excellent condition retaining a healthy amount of original varnish and showing just a few small dings and handling marks. All of the serialized parts are matching, the striker and its guide un-numbered. Included are two correct nickel-plated magazines without the later spring cutout on the front. They are both numbered to other pistols (575 and 606) but remain in near excellent condition with some light operational wear and some small spots of flaking nickel. This pistol is a super early example of a large triggerguard variation without the forward magazine retaining spring. Pistols with this combination of features were made by Nagoya Kokubunji only in 1939 making this an excellent and very scarce example for the military collector. (138620-29) {C&R}

German P.38 Semi-Auto Pistol by Walther

Lot #542 (Sale Order 541 of 699)

serial #1849l, 9mm, 5" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this ac44-coded pistol retain about 88% original dull blue with the frame toning to plum, frontstrap mostly worn to silver, some high edge wear throughout, small dings and a few tiny spots of pinprick pitting. The grooved dark brown Bakelite grips remain in very good condition with a small chip at the top rear corner of the right panel and some further light handling marks. This is a late pistol with a Czech-made fnh-coded "(Eagle) / WaA76" barrel that is serialized to the gun. The slide and frame are also matching and the other parts are correctly marked with "(Eagle) / 359" Waffenamts. One "(Eagle) / 359" Waffenamt-stamped magazine is also included making for a very nice example of a late war pistol. (138620-24) {C&R}

Soviet TT-33 Tokarev Semi-Auto Pistol by Izhevsk

Lot #543 (Sale Order 542 of 699)

serial #RG463, 7.62x25mm Tokarev, 4 1/2" barrel with a bright very good bore showing some light frosting and a few tiny pits. The metal surfaces of this 1944-dated pistol retain about 70% original dull blue thinning throughout with high edge wear, light freckling, a few small patches of pinprick pitting and overall toning to gray patina. The coarsely checkered hardwood grips are a typical late-war affair and remain in very good plus condition with a few chipped points, a dent on the right panel and some further small dings and handling marks. The barrel and slide are matching the frame and the hammer group is marked with the last two digits of the serial number. This pistol remains in original World War Two configuration with no added safeties or import marks. Included is one original Tula-marked magazine numbered to gun "VK2400". A very nice example of a late-war Tokarev, increasingly hard to find in original condition. (138624-5) {C&R}

Pre-War Belgian Hi-Power Semi-Auto Pistol by Fabrique Nationale

Lot #544 (Sale Order 543 of 699)

serial #33740, 9mm, 4 3/4" barrel with fair-good bore showing moderate oxidation but strong rifling throughout. The metal surfaces of this Belgian Military-accepted pistol retain about 90% arsenal quality blue with some high edge wear, disassembly scratches on the left side of the slide and frame, scattered freckling, a few spots of light oxidation staining and a couple tiny pinprick pits on some high edges. The checkered walnut grips remain in near excellent condition showing just a few small dings and handling marks. They still retain most of their original orange paint on the interior surfaces. Most of the markings are crisp and clear although the left side frame proofs appear to have been buffed and the original inspector stamp has been over-stamped with another "(Crown) / PH". The finish nevertheless appears consistent with arsenal quality and the frame, barrel and slide are matching. The pistol is equipped with a 500 meter tangent sight and the frame is cut for a shoulder stock. Included is one original magazine with slotted floorplate and "(H)" inspector proof in very good plus condition showing some light operational wear. A very nice Hi-Power pistol that saw service with the Belgian military. (138569-2) {C&R} [Calhoun L.H. Howard Collection]

DWM Model 1900 American Eagle Luger Pistol

Lot #545 (Sale Order 544 of 699)

serial #13613, 30 Luger, 4 3/4" barrel with oxidized bore showing some faint rifling. The metal surfaces of this pistol are a mix of original and older reapplied blue. Perhaps 80% original blue remains with some high edge wear, thinning and lightly cleaned pinprick pitting along the barrel, spots toning to brownish gray on the straps, scattered freckling and light oxidation staining. The DWM and federal eagle stamps are very crisp and clear and the front of the frame is stamped "GERMANY". The grip screws, sideplate and left side frame in particular show older reapplied blue finish and the small straw parts have been refreshed at some point, the trigger displaying slightly rounded edges. The breechblock pin, toggle pin and sear spring still retain some nice faint fire temper blue. The checkered walnut grips are stamp-numbered to the gun and remain in very good plus condition with some light handling marks and minor compressions. All of the visible serialized parts are matching although the firing pin is a later grooved and un-numbered part that appears to have been custom fitted to this pistol. The pistol appears to function normally and it includes one un-numbered bright-bodied wood base magazine in very good overall condition. Still a solid American Eagle Luger that could make for a more affordable addition to any collection. (138050-355) {C&R}

G.D.H. Gillespie Percussion Pocket Pistol

Lot #546 (Sale Order 545 of 699)

.41 cal, 2 7/8" barrel with a moderately oxidized bore. The metal surfaces of this little pistol are primarily an even gray-brown patina with some freckling and spots of light oxidation staining scattered about. The breech is stamped "GILLESPIE WARRANTED" with "CAST STEEL" on the barrel and "GILLESPIE" on the lockplate. All markings are still visible and surfaces are embellished with very nice light foliate scroll. The nose of the hammer has broken away on the left side but this issue is rather unobtrusive. The pistol features a number of German silver accents including the splash guard, escutcheons, teardrop butt, monogram plate, left-side stock inlay and front sight. The checkered walnut stock remains in about very good condition showing a 3/4" crack on the left side adjacent the screw, some flaking varnish at the high edges, small dings and handling marks. The lock is still functional and crisp at both half and full cock. Overall a very attractive example of these handy pocket pistols. (138635-5) {ANTIQUE)

Remington New Model Navy Percussion Revolver

Lot #547 (Sale Order 546 of 699)

serial #31586, .36 cal, 7 3/8" octagon barrel with a fair bore showing some scattered spots of moderate pitting, intermittent bright areas and strong rifling. The metal surfaces of this revolver are worn to gunmetal throughout with lightly cleaned pitting, dings and patches of darker gray. The barrel address has been mostly obscured by cleaned pitting, there is a crisp anchor marking at the rear of the barrel and the triggerguard is stamped "MB" on its left side. The brass triggerguard is mostly a lightly cleaned goldenrod color and the smooth walnut grips remain in very good condition with some light dings, scratches and handling marks; the right panel appears to be pencil-numbered to the gun. The cylinder appears to be un-numbered, the barrel and triggerguard are matching the frame. The base pin appears to be a replacement and the bolt spring has weakened to the point where the cylinder does not lock properly but the timing is still good and the hammer functions well at half and full cock. (138674-24) {ANTIQUE)

P. Webley & Son No. 2 British Bull Dog Double Action Revolver

Lot #548 (Sale Order 547 of 699)

serial #22765, 450 CF, 2 1/2" barrel with a mostly bright very good plus bore showing some light oxidation and strong rifling throughout. This is a very handsome little revolver retaining about 55% original bright blue flaking to pleasing brown and gray patina throughout along with some light scattered oxidation staining and freckling. All of the appropriate markings are crisp and clear with the topstrap reading "THE BRITISH / BULL DOG" from breech to muzzle. The cylinder and barrel are stamped with British blackpowder proofs. The hammer and trigger have mostly toned to a nice brown-gray patina and still show some strong hints of case-hardened color. The checkered walnut grips are matching the frame by assembly number and remain in near excellent condition with just a few tiny chips and dings here and there. The revolver is fully functional with excellent timing and lockup in both double and single action. A lovely example of these popular pocket revolvers which were popular "hide-out" arms in the "Old West". (138706-24) {ANTIQUE}

German Police-Marked Mauser HSC Semi-Auto Pistol

Lot #549 (Sale Order 548 of 699)

serial #909041, 32 ACP, 3 1/2" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this pistol retain about 90% original blue with gripstraps thinning to silver, frame slightly toning to plum, light high edge wear, minor freckling and some pinprick pitting near the grip panels. The right side frame near the triggerguard is marked with commercial "(Eagle) / N" proof and the left side with the "(Eagle) L" police acceptance stamp. The checkered walnut grips remain in near excellent condition showing just a few minor dings and handling marks. The pistol includes two un-numbered magazines and an original black leather flap holster in good overall condition showing some moderate cracking on the flap, scuffing, scratches and some small tears here and there. There is a faded name written on the interior along with a maker code that appears to read "nsu44". Overall a very nice HSc police rig that would make an excellent addition to any collection. (138585-23) {C&R}

Chinese Shansei Broomhandle Semi-Auto Pistol

Lot #550 (Sale Order 549 of 699)

serial #1250, 45 ACP, 5 1/2" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this pistol retain about 95% thin arsenal blue with light high edge wear, scratches, a few small spots of oxidation staining and imperfections in the metal. The bolt, hammer, and fire control group are mostly bright with some light freckling at the rear of the bolt and hammer. The grooved hardwood grips are ink-numbered to the gun and remain in very good condition with mostly worn finish on the left panel, some scattered dings and handling marks. There is no lanyard ring present, all of the visible serialized parts are matching and there is a small BTC importer mark on the frontstrap. Originally produced in the late 1920s and early 1930s as the Type 17, this pistol is part of a small batch of faithful reproductions imported by Bricklee Trading Company. An excellent example of these massive pistols that would make a very interesting addition to any collection. (138715-3) {MODERN}

Fine Damascened Double Action Pinfire Revolver by Barrenechea

Lot #551 (Sale Order 550 of 699)

11mm Pinfire, 5 7/8" barrel with a moderately oxidized bore showing faint rifling. The metal surfaces of this revolver feature wonderful foliate and border pattern silver damascene throughout the frame, cylinder and barrel. The extent of the inlay is very tasteful and the silver has taken on a pleasing tarnish that shimmers nicely when it catches the light. The top of the barrel is further inlaid in gold "FCO BARRENECHEA N. G. L.". The cylinder retains perhaps 50% original bright blue mostly in the flutes while the frame and barrel show some strong bright blue in the more protected areas. The remaining metal has toned to smooth brown patina with light scattered freckling, minor oxidation staining and some small dings. The checkered walnut grips remain in fair condition with a 1/2" x 1" chip missing from the forward edge of the left panel, overall worn checkering, a thin drying crack on the right panel, small dings and handling marks. The mechanism appears to function with good timing but the mainspring is a little weak and lockup loose overall. This revolver no doubt was a gorgeous piece in its day and it is still a very attractive example of fine Spanish damascene craftsmanship. (138658-196D31186) {ANTIQUE}

U.S. FP-45 Liberator Pistol by G.M. Guide Lamp Division

Lot #552 (Sale Order 551 of 699)

45 ACP, 4" barrel with an oxidized and lightly pitted bore. The metal surfaces retain about 90% plus original corrosion resistant finish with most of the loss due to oxidation stains and scattered scratches. The barrel has a light tool marks on the grind mark with moderate welding imperfections and several spots of slag. The cocking knob rates near excellent with light wear and cavity mold number 22. This four-hole pistol has no breech marking, the floorplate is present but the end tab is broken off and it remains fully functional. A decent start up gun for the fledging WWII collector. (86229-N15) {C&R} [Elliott Riggs Collection]

U.S. FP-45 Liberator Pistol by G.M. Guide Lamp Division with Retention Papers

Lot #553 (Sale Order 552 of 699)

45 ACP, 4" barrel with an excellent bore. The metal surfaces have been cleaned to pewter with the majority of the left side lightly pitted and exhibiting stains from oxidation. The barrel has a smooth grind mark with minor welding imperfections. The cocking knob rates about very good with several casting imperfections, slight flaking on the surfaces and no visible cavity mold number due a casting imperfection. This four-hole pistol has no breech marking, the floorplate is not present and it remains fully functional. This pistol includes U.S. "Certificate of Retention and Customs Declaration" papers that are in fair condition with moderate to heavily tattered edges and holes. The papers were issued by Lt. Robert Gempesli of the 11th Replacement Depot to Tech Corporal (T/5) Kenneth McCanley on January 25, 1946 for "1 Philippine Pistol". It is interesting that they referred to this gun as a Philippine pistol and as the "Flare Projector-45" as it was probably still top-secret at that early stage of the post war period and not as well-known as today. (86229-N18) {C&R} [Elliott Riggs Collection]

Colt New Service Double Action Revolver

Lot #554 (Sale Order 553 of 699)

serial #113998, 357 Magnum, 6" replacement barrel with an excellent bore. The barrel and cylinder of this 1916 made revolver are later factory finished replacement parts that were professionally installed by a gunsmith as no factory rework marks are present. The metal surfaces retain about 90% original blue with most of the loss to the grip frame in addition to high edge wear, scratches, minor dings and a turn ring on the cylinder. The backstrap shows evidence of cleaned pitting and oxidation stains plus the butt shows wear marks from the lanyard loop and probably an attached lanyard in the past. The checkered hard rubber factory grips with "Colt" in an oval rate about excellent with few light handling marks. The grips are replacements as old scratch numbers can be seen and they were later re-scratch numbered to this gun however they are period correct for date of manufacture. The initials "JHKD" are engraved into the backstrap but softened from the cleaning. The ejector rod head is long and limits the ejection stroke but is functional. The 357 Magnum chambering did not appear until 1935 and a professional gunsmith should be consulted before firing Magnum ammunition. (88615-4) {MODERN}

U.S. Model 1911A1 Semi-Auto Pistol by Remington Rand

Lot #555 (Sale Order 554 of 699)

serial #2020875, 45 ACP, 5" early Colt barrel with a frosted bore. This Remington Rand has a 1943 made Colt slide with serial #908264 (stamped on slide under firing pin stop). The metal surfaces of this 1944 made pistol retain about 80% reapplied black finish with most of the loss to the top of the slide which has toned to brown in addition to oxidation blemishes, pitting, old pitting under the new finish, dents and dings. The grips are smooth unmarked walnut replacements that rate near excellent overall, with light handling marks. The proof marks and Colonel Frank J. Atwood's inspector stamp remain crisp. The pistol includes a single unmarked magazine. (88620-42) {MODERN}

Smith & Wesson Model 27-2 Revolver

Lot #556 (Sale Order 555 of 699)

serial #N102631, 357 Magnum, 8 3/8" pinned barrel with an excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this lovely 1973 made revolver retain about 99% original nickel plate finish with a light turn ring on the recessed cylinder and a few light handling marks. The service trigger and hammer retain beautiful case-hardened colors with light operational wear. The checkered walnut factory Magna grips with silver S&W medallions are numbered to the gun and rate excellent. The gun features a nickeled Patridge front sight and a factory black blade micro adjustable rear sight. It includes the original factory silver two-piece box that is correctly end labeled and numbered to the gun. The box has writing on the lid and light damage to one end. These nice long-barreled magnums continue to garner strong interest from collectors and "wheel gun" enthusiast. (88626-1) {MODERN}

Colt Model 1911 Government Model Semi-Auto Pistol

Lot #557 (Sale Order 556 of 699)

serial #4800WMK, 45 ACP, 5" barrel with an excellent bore. This beautiful pistol has been reintroduced by Colt to emulate the original guns manufactured between serial #230,000 and 302,000, or the early 1918 period. The metal surfaces retain about 99% brush blue finish. The double diamond walnut factory grips rate excellent. The small parts and even the sights are fashioned after the originals. Markings are also faithful with correct provisional inspection marks and Lt. Colonel John M. Gilbert inspection mark on the receiver. Aside from the as new appearance and serial number there are enough subtle difference for any collector to spot it as a reproduction. This lovely gun includes a factory shipping sleeve correctly end labeled and numbered to the gun, blue two-piece factory box containing a reproduction WWI era craft box labeled to this gun in the manner of the originals, reproduction of the U.S. Ordnance Department training manual No. 1866 for the "AUTOMATIC PISTOL, CALIBER .45", a single magazine (the craft box states two but only one is provided), "L" shaped combination screwdriver / takedown tool, cable lock with two keys, chamber flag and other paperwork. This gun appears to have seen little if any use. A great gun for the reenactor or collector who wants a shooter, to preserve his originals. Colt issued a recall on this pistol and should be contacted prior to firing. (88629-2) {MODERN}

U.S. Model 1917 Revolver by Smith & Wesson

Lot #558 (Sale Order 557 of 699)

serial #13836, 45 ACP / AR, 5 1/2" barrel with an excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this January, 1918, made revolver retain about 90% original blue with thinning finish on the grip frame, high edge wear, turn ring, freckling and handling wear. The concentric grooved hammer and trigger retain bold case-hardened colors with the trigger face and hammer spur worn to pewter. The original factory grips have been replaced with checkered rubber Pachmayr presentation grips that rate about excellent. The upper left frame has Col. Gilbert H. Stewart inspection mark which remains crisp as do the other markings. The revolver features an F.D.L. Wondersight adjustable rear sight. This sight is installed into the upper sideplate screw (upper sideplate screw is not present) and is easily removed. Overall, a nice revolver that can be returned to original with a few parts. (88569-41) {MODERN} [Calhoun L.H. Howard Collection]

Colt Government Model Semi-Auto Pistol

Lot #559 (Sale Order 558 of 699)

serial #C146404, 45 ACP, 5" Colt barrel with a lightly frosted bore. This pre-war (1926) made 1911A1 commercial gun retains about 99% non-factory reapplied blue with scattered light pitting visible under the new finish. The grips are factory replacement post-war "Coltwood" with a "Rampant Colt [in a circle]" that rate about excellent overall with slight shrinkage evident in the grip screw holes. The slide is serial numbered under the firing pin stop to the gun, the markings have been slightly softened from the metal preparation and all parts appear correct for the period of manufacture. The pistol includes a single Scoville Manufacturing Co. marked welded base magazine in near excellent condition. It should make a nice shooter. (88569-25) {MODERN} [Calhoun L.H. Howard Collection]

Smith & Wesson Model 29-2 Revolver

Lot #560 (Sale Order 559 of 699)

serial #N801581, 44 Magnum, 6" pinned barrel with an excellent bore. This early 1980's made revolver remains in lovely condition retaining about 99% original nickel plate with a faint turn ring on the recessed cylinder and few minor handling marks. The .500" target hammer and .400" semi-target trigger retain bold case-hardened colors with minor operational wear. This goncalo alves factory target grips with silver S&W medallions rate very good to excellent as lightly re-varnished with light handling marks present under the new finish. The revolver features a white outline micro adjustable rear sight and red ramp front sight. This beautiful gun includes a mahogany presentation case, cleaning equipment, manual and paperwork. The case rates near excellent overall with a few minor handling marks and stains on the exterior and the inside has excellent condition yellow felt lining. A very nice Model 29-2 displayed in the classic Smith & Wesson mahogany presentation case. (88585-3) {MODERN}

High Standard Model 102 Olympic Citation Semi-Auto Pistol

Lot #561 (Sale Order 560 of 699)

serial #928818, 22 Short, 6 3/4" barrel with an excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 98% original anodized and blue finishes with scattered light scratches, a few minor dings, limited high edge wear and slight freckling on the thinning backstrap. The checkered plastic factory grips with gold High Standard medallions rate about very good with scattered light scuffs and chips on the base. This gun features a Patridge front sight, fully adjustable black blade rear sight and is marked "OLYMPIC CITATION" on the left side of the frame. This full "space gun" includes both barrel weights, the muzzle brake and a single factory magazine. This is an early Model 102 "space gun" in very nice condition. (88585-11) {C&R}

High Standard Olympic ISU Military Model Semi-Auto Pistol

Lot #562 (Sale Order 561 of 699)

serial #1864914, 22 Short, 6 3/4" barrel with integral dual ported muzzle brake and an excellent bore. This Hamden Connecticut made Model 106 remains in grand condition with about 99% original blue and anodized finishes exhibiting a few light handling marks plus robust case-hardened colors on the magazine latch. The checkered walnut thumb rest factory grips rate excellent. The pistol features a fully adjustable black blade bridge factory rear sight, Patridge front sight, stippled grip frame and the slide is numbered to the gun. It includes both barrel weights and a single factory magazine. This gun has not seen much use and remains in fine condition. (88585-10) {MODERN}

High Standard Model 103 Olympic Semi-Auto Pistol

Lot #563 (Sale Order 562 of 699)

serial #1295348, 22 Short, 8" barrel with an excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 98% original blue and anodized finishes with a very small area of cleaned pitting on the left side of the frame, scattered scratches and a few minor dings. The checkered walnut factory thumb rest grips with gold High Standard medallions rate about excellent. The barrel weights are not present but the muzzle brake is. The pistol includes a single factory magazine. The chamber mouth has a distinct dent from dry firing but ammunition still falls into the chamber. The magazine has a burr on the forward section of the feed ramp that hampers feeding but should be correctible. (88585-12) {C&R}

High Standard Model 103 Supermatic Citation Semi-Auto Pistol

Lot #564 (Sale Order 563 of 699)

serial #1315142, 22 LR, 8" barrel with an excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 99% original blue finish with the backstrap starting to thin around the knuckle and scattered light handling marks. The checkered synthetic factory grips with gold High Standard medallion rate excellent. This "space pistol" has both weights and the muzzle brake is present. The pistol includes a single factory magazine. The pistol has seen some use but remains in nice condition ready for a collector or to continue yeoman service as a shooter. (88585-15) {C&R}

High Standard Model 103 Supermatic Citation Semi-Auto Pistol

Lot #565 (Sale Order 564 of 699)

serial #1302104, 22 LR, 8" barrel with an excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this full "space pistol" retain about 98-99% original blue finish with scattered light scratches and limited edge wear. The checkered walnut thumb rest factory grips rate about excellent as repaired with the top rear of the left panel displaying a well-done repair. This gun has both weights, the muzzle brake is present and the pistol includes a single factory magazine. Also included is a factory box with a repair on the cover obliterating factory markings. A nice condition Supermatic for the collector or serious bullseye shooter. (88585-7) {C&R}

Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless Semi-Auto Pistol

Lot #566 (Sale Order 565 of 699)

Description Update (3/14/18): 1/4" grip crack behind right screw hole

serial #355011, 32 ACP, 3 3/4" barrel with an excellent bore. This 1920 made pistol retains about 98% original blue with light high edge wear, slightly thinning finish on the grip safety and scattered scratches. The checkered hard rubber grips rate very good to excellent with a few light dings and slight diamond point wear. This nice little 1903 includes a single factory magazine and a gun rug. This gun would be a great addition to a collection or as an upscale shooter. (88585-21) {C&R}

Smith & Wesson Model 58 Military & Police Revolver

Lot #567 (Sale Order 566 of 699)

serial #N273660, 41 Magnum, 4" pinned heavy barrel with an excellent bore. This mid 1970's made revolver retains about 99% original nickel plate finish with a light turn ring on the recessed cylinder and minor handling marks. The service trigger and hammer retain wonderful case-hardened colors with light operational marks. The checkered goncalo alves factory target grips with S&W medallions rate excellent. The round stamped sheet metal grip support on the back of the grips is missing from the right panel but grip fit is not affected and the medallion remains secure. These big N frames were configured like its smaller Model 10 heavy barrel brother with sales targeted toward police departments looking for a big bore revolver. This gun remains a beautiful example of the Model 58 revolver. (88695-3) {MODERN}

U.S. Model 1911 Semi-Auto Pistol by Colt

Lot #568 (Sale Order 567 of 699)

serial #382632, 45 ACP, 5" Colt barrel with an excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this mid 1918 made pistol retain about 85% original rough finish blue with the grip frame worn to pewter, edge wear, assembly marks, scattered areas worn to brown and limited oxidized pitting. The double diamond walnut factory grips rate very good to excellent with light scattered diamond point compression. The various parts of the pistol appear correct for the period of manufacture and the marking remain crisp including the "[eagle] / S16" inspectors mark on the frame. A single unmarked blued magazine is included. This Great War gun has seen some honest use but remains in grand condition overall. (88658-232D33558) {C&R}

Smith & Wesson Model 1905 Military & Police Hand Ejector Revolver

Lot #569 (Sale Order 568 of 699)

serial #307044, 38 Special, 5" barrel with an excellent bore. This lovely fourth change revolver retains about 97% original blue with several areas toned to brown on the frame along with lightly cleaned freckling on the right side, limited edge wear and a turn ring on the cylinder. The service trigger and hammer retain those beautiful case-hardened colors the company was noted for with a few minor operational marks. The diamond checkered walnut factory grips with gold S&W medallions rate near excellent with a few light handling marks. The grips and all appropriate parts are correctly numbered to the gun, plus it still times and locks up like the day it left the factory. A fine old M&P for the collector or revolver enthusiast. (88638-20) {C&R}

Smith & Wesson Model 25-2 Heavy Target Revolver

Lot #570 (Sale Order 569 of 699)

serial #N24893, 45 ACP / AR, 6 1/2" pinned heavy barrel with an excellent bore. This late 1960's early 1970's made gun retains about 97% original blue with light edge wear, turn ring on the cylinder and scattered light scratches. The .500" target trigger and .500" target hammer retain bold case-hardened colors with light operational marks. The unmarked checkered goncalo alves factory target grips with silver S&W medallions rate about very good with scratches, a few dings, dents and minor chips plus finish wear from handling. The revolver has the standard Patridge front sight and black blade micro adjustable rear sight. A good solid Model 25 for shooting or collecting. (88718-17) {MODERN}

Colt Officers Model Target Revolver

Lot #571 (Sale Order 570 of 699)

serial #18572, 22 LR, 6" barrel with an excellent bore. This 1938 made revolver retains great condition with about 97% original blue finish remaining exhibiting high edge wear, thinning finish on the grip frame, scattered tiny areas of oxidized pinprick pitting, turn ring on the cylinder and other minor handling marks. The later added checkered Coltwood grips rate excellent. The revolver features an elevation adjustable Patridge front sight and black blade windage adjustable rear with a light impact mark on the left side of the blade. The lovely gun should make a great shooter or nice addition for the collector with correct grips. (88718-14) {MODERN}

Early Production Smith & Wesson Elite Silver Grade I Over/Under Shotgun

Lot #572 (Sale Order 571 of 699)

serial #UCB0019, 12 ga., 28" ventilated rib barrels with dual bead sights, screw-in chokes and bright, excellent bores, possibly unfired. The barrels, triggerguard and safety retain 99% plus original blue while the scalloped frame a similar amount of lovely case coloring. The frame, lever and triggerguard all have the factory foliate pattern scroll engraving. The checkered Turkish walnut stocks rate excellent with the buttstock featuring a rounded pistolgrip and a slim Pachmayr recoil pad; there are a couple very minor abrasions on the left near comb. The shotgun features ejectors and a single trigger. Included is the original box with the lock, manual, Heirloom Warranty and five chokes: full, improved modified, modified, improved cylinder and cylinder. A rare opportunity to own a near pristine condition early numbered S&W double shotgun. Low numbers such as these are often reserved for employees or dignitaries and members of S&W. (48428-31) {MODERN}

Ruger No.1-S Sporter 50th Anniversary Falling Block Rifle

Lot #573 (Sale Order 572 of 699)

serial #133-66518, 45-70, 22" medium sporter barrel with a bright, excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 99% plus original blue with no signs of visible wear. The frame has been factory engraved with foliate pattern scroll and features the 50th anniversary logo in gold on either side. There are also gold borders along the sides of the frame and the lever with additional gold rings at the muzzle and breech of the barrel. William B. Ruger's signature is featured in gold on the belly of the frame. The nicely figured Circassian walnut stocks rate excellent and feature an Alexander Henry forearm and a capped pistolgrip buttstock with solid rubber rifle pad. Rifle also features sling swivel studs and the factory sights and quarter rib mount mounted to the barrel. The original box is included which contains the manual and a factory lock. An excellent to as-new-in-box example of these anniversary issue rifles made to celebrate Ruger's 50th year of operation in 1999. (48612-38) {MODERN}

Springfield Armory Inc. M1 Garand World War II Commemorative Rifle by The American Historical Founda

Lot #574 (Sale Order 573 of 699)

serial #WW0384, 30-06, 24" barrel with an excellent bore. Made with mostly unissued GI parts, the metal surfaces have a polished blue finish with about 99% remaining. The receiver is more plum colored and there is some light edge wear on the bearing surfaces. The sights, trigger, safety and sling swivels are all finished in 24 k gold. The receiver has four gold filled stars on the right side and the operating rod has a federal eagle and "WORLD WAR II COMMEMORATIVE M1 GARAND" also in gold. The high gloss finished walnut stocks rate excellent, the buttstock has an inlaid medallion which reads "IN HONOR OF WORLD WAR II VICTORY / IN LASTING MEMORY OF THOSE WHO SERVED" and has "U.S." in center. The stocks have a few very light handling marks. A military style brown leather sling is attached. Rifle is housed in its original factory box and includes a single en-bloc stripper clip and documents from the American Historical Foundation, including the care guide, certificate of authenticity and a hard bound copy of the U.S. Army FM-25 field and service guide. A near as-new-in-box example of these limited edition commemorative rifles, only 2500 were produced in this series. A lovely rifle, bearing tribute to the Greatest Generation and worthy of a prominent display. (48642-11) {MODERN}

Steyr Mannlicher Model M Bolt Action Carbine

Lot #575 (Sale Order 574 of 699)

serial #7744, 30-06, 20" hammer forged barrel with a bright, excellent bore and spiral flutes above the chamber area. This rifle's metal surfaces retain about 97-98% original blue finish with light handling marks throughout and loss due to some light oxidation behind the rear sight base, and from repeated removal of the front sight hood which is missing. The full length walnut stock features skip-line checkering and is in about very good condition with scattered handling marks and flaking to the finish. The original sights are intact and a set of Mannlicher factory mounts have been installed on the receiver. The rifle is equipped with factory sling swivels and includes a detachable rotary magazine and a leather sling. A quality Austrian made sporting rifle that is in very good to near excellent overall condition. (48612-7) {MODERN}

Browning Auto-5 Light Twelve Semi-Auto Shotgun

Lot #576 (Sale Order 575 of 699)

serial #4G40645, 12 ga., 26" ventilated rib barrel with dual bead sights that is choked skeet with a bright, excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this 1964 vintage shotgun retain about 90% original blue, there is some light fading along the sides of the barrel and edges of the receiver. The trigger retains some of its gold plating, the loss being along its face. The reddish blonde colored checkered walnut stocks rate near excellent and have some light dings and handling marks. The buttstock features the round knob pistolgrip and has the original hard rubber buttplate, and has minor crazing and crackling to the lacquer throughout. A lovely upland sporting or skeet shooting Belgian made Light 12. (48599-2) {C&R}

Sako Finnbear Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #577 (Sale Order 576 of 699)

serial #20062, 300 Win Mag, 24" barrel with an excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 97-98% original blue with light handling wear along the edges and bearing surfaces. The checkered walnut Monte Carlo stock rates near excellent and has a few small dings and other light handling marks. There is a small area of flaking to the factory varnish on the right side just below the forearm checkering. The front sight remains intact and a set of factory 1" scope rings that mount to the factory grooved receiver are included. Built with Sako's L61R action this is an excellent sporting rifle in excellent overall condition. (48585-55) {MODERN}

Weatherby Mark V Lazermark Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #578 (Sale Order 577 of 699)

serial #PB012010, 7mm WBY MAG, 26" barrel with a bright, excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 99% of the original high luster blue and have just a few light handling marks throughout. The Monte Carlo walnut stock rates excellent and features Weatherby's amazing laser cut oak leaf and acorn pattern checkering. The stock also features a rosewood forend tip and grip cap, and has the factory solid recoil pad. Sling swivels are included. There are no provisions for sights, the receiver has been factory tapped and the vacant screw holes anxiously await your choice of mounts and fine optics. An excellent condition example of these classic rifles, and in a great all-purpose chambering. (48687-1) {MODERN}

Weatherby Mark V Deluxe Left Hand Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #579 (Sale Order 578 of 699)

serial #27408, 300 WBY MAG, 24" barrel with an excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this German manufactured rifle retain about 90% original blue that shows some even fading and is mixing with areas of light surface oxidation and light pitting throughout. The bottom metal shows the majority of the pitting along the edges of the floorplate and triggerguard. The floorplate is factory engraved and has "WEATHERBY CUSTOM" centered in a banner surrounded by foliate patterns. The checkered walnut Monte Carlo stock rates about very good and has several small dings, scratches and other light handling marks along with some minor flaking to the varnish. The stock has a small repair on the right side where the rear sight has been fitted and is equipped with a factory vented recoil pad. A banded front sight has been installed at the muzzle and a Williams rear sight installed on the right side of the receiver. The rear of the receiver has also has two additional holes tapped. Overall this is a very good, earlier German production left-hand Weatherby rifle that would certainly still make a great rainy day hunter. (48687-3) {MODERN}

Early Weatherby Mauser Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #580 (Sale Order 579 of 699)

serial #4553, 30-06, 22" barrel with an excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this 1950's-vintage Mauser action rifle retain about 95% original blue that shows some areas of light wear and has some tiny scattered specks of light surface oxidation. The checkered walnut Monte Carlo stock rates excellent and has a few small dings and light handling marks. The stock has a reddish tone to it and features a rosewood forend tip and grip cap and has the factory vented recoil pad. Rifle is factory equipped with iron sights. A wonderful, early Southgate, CA rifle that is built on a commercial FN Mauser action and is in excellent overall condition. These early FN-action rifles are very scarce and have strong interest to the Weatherby collector. (48638-26) {C&R}

Browning Bar Grade II Semi-Auto Rifle

Lot #581 (Sale Order 580 of 699)

serial #21627M8, 30-06, 22" barrel with an excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 98-99% original blue with a few light handling marks along the bearing surfaces. The receiver bears the factory scroll engraving that features a pronghorn antelope on the right side and bugling elk on the left. The checkered walnut stocks rate excellent and have a few light handling marks on each, the buttstock has some minor flaking and moderate crazing and crackling to the factory lacquer finish. The original sights, including the front sight hood are intact. A Leupold style one-piece base is mounted to the receiver. Included are a single internal box magazine and a factory manual are included. An excellent 1968 vintage Belgian made rifle that should be a great companion in the woods. (48585-28) {MODERN}

Browning Model BLR Lightweight Take-Down Lever Action Rifle

Lot #582 (Sale Order 581 of 699)

serial #07814MR341, 325 WSM, 22" barrel with an excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 99% original blue with only a few light handling marks visible. The checkered walnut stocks rate excellent and have a few very light handling marks. The front sight remains intact, there is no rear sight and in its place is forward mounted picatinny style base which holds a Leupold FX-II 2.5X28 Scout scope. The scope features a matte blue finish and duplex reticle with excellent optics. A single detachable magazine is included. An excellent take-down package rifle perfect for any larger game hunting needs. (48693-20) {MODERN}

Walther KKJ-HO Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #583 (Sale Order 582 of 699)

serial #36450, 22 Hornet, 23 3/4" barrel with an excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 99% of the original blue finish with just a few light handling marks throughout. The checkered hardwood stock rates excellent and has a minor ding under the cheekrest on the left side and a few light handling marks throughout. The original sights remain intact, including the front sight hood and the receiver is grooved for mounts. Included are a set of 1" scope rings, a single detachable magazine and a Cabela's neoprene sporting sling. A classy little small bore rifle made in Sept of 1958 and in excellent overall condition. (48693-7) {C&R}

Winchester 1885 High-Wall Falling Block Musket

Lot #584 (Sale Order 583 of 699)

serial #116161, 22 Long R, 28" barrel with a near excellent bore that has some light freckling and some fine pitting throughout. The metal surfaces retain about 85-90% original blue that has light edge wear throughout, most of the loss is seen on and around the frame and tangs. The lever shows some faint case colors and is mostly a mottled gray. The walnut stocks rate excellent and have a few light dings and other handling marks. The near full-length forearm features finger grooves, a steel forend tip and barrel band with swivel, the straight grip buttstock has a curved steel buttplate that is mostly gray and the rear swivel is intact. Rifle is equipped with the correct front sight and has the Krag style 1901 adjustable rear sight. A very good example of these classic 22 training rifles. (48624-18) {C&R}

Kimber of Oregon Model 82 Mini Classic Rifle

Lot #585 (Sale Order 584 of 699)

serial #53463, 22 LR, 19 1/2" barrel with a bright near excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain perhaps 99% original blue. The checkered walnut capped pistolgrip stock rates excellent with just a hint of minor blemishes. The receiver is the dovetail type with integral grooves for scope mounting as no sights are present. The stock features a checkered steel buttplate, sling swivel studs and a 13 1/4" length of pull. Included is a single detachable magazine, factory cardboard box, manual and test target. With its short barrel and length of pull, this scaled down version should make a great beginner plinker and it was only produced for one year, in 1988. (218659-71) {MODERN}

Winchester Model 52B Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #586 (Sale Order 585 of 699)

serial #66621B, 22 LR, 28" barrel with a bright near excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 88-90% original thinning blue toning to plum, the loss due to fading at the muzzle and barrel band with several nicks and scratches along its length. The smooth walnut pistolgrip stock rates about excellent with only minor handling marks and flakes in the finish. The stock wears a checkered steel buttplate, sling swivels and six position handstop rail. This rifle is fitted with a Winchester 82A rear ladder sight and a Lyman globe front sight with target insert; the barrel is also fitted with target blocks. Included is a single Winchester marked detachable magazine. Overall this should make a nice target rifle or plinker in its current configuration. (218585-34) {C&R}

Winchester Model 52 Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #587 (Sale Order 586 of 699)

serial #37218, 22 LR, 28" barrel with a bright near excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 92% original thinning blue, the loss due to fading at the muzzle, barrel band, triggerguard, magazine well and magazine with tiny areas of pinprick pitting and oxidation staining. The smooth walnut pistolgrip stock rates near excellent with only minor handling marks. The stock wears a checkered steel buttplate and sling swivels. This rifle is fitted with a Marble-Goss MG52 low base extension rear sight and a Redfield globe front sight with target insert; the barrel is also fitted with target blocks. Included is a single Winchester marked detachable magazine. Overall a nice 52 which should make a fine target rifle. (218585-71) {C&R}

Winchester Model 52D Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #588 (Sale Order 587 of 699)

serial #106803D, 22 LR, 28" barrel with a bright near excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain perhaps 98% original thinning blue, the loss due mostly to fading of the bolt knob and a few dings in the triggerguard; the receiver is toning nicely to plum. The smooth walnut pistolgrip stock rates near excellent with minor handling marks, mostly on the bottom and features a handstop mounted on an accessory rail. The buttpad is a "White-Line" no slip buttplate. This rifle features a Redfield Olympic Micrometer receiver sight and a Redfield Olympic Detachable Target front sight with an amber aperture insert; the barrel is also fitted with target blocks. Overall an excellent Winchester 52D that likely shoots as good as it looks. (218585-66) {C&R}

Winchester Model 52 Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #589 (Sale Order 588 of 699)

serial #13364, 22 LR, 28" barrel with a very good bore showing minor pitting along its length. The metal surfaces retain perhaps 98% original thinning blue with very minor handling marks. The smooth walnut pistolgrip stock rates very good with the usual dings, dents and handling marks of a 90 year old rifle. The stock is equipped with a checkered steel buttplate and sling swivels. This rifle features a Lyman receiver mounted aperture rear sight and a Lyman globe front sight; the barrel is also fitted with target blocks. Included is a single Winchester marked detachable magazine. (218709-14) {C&R}

Winchester Model 52C Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #590 (Sale Order 589 of 699)

serial #99969C, 22 LR, 28" barrel with a very good bore showing minor pitting along its length. The metal surfaces retain perhaps 98% original thinning blue, the loss due to fading on and around the barrel band and minor nicks here and there. The smooth walnut pistolgrip stock rates excellent with only very minor handling marks. The stock is fitted with a checkered steel buttplate, three sling swivels, one in combination with a handstop mounted on an accessory rail and a "Micro-Motion" adjustable trigger is also present. There are no sights present, but the barrel has three target blocks mounted and the receiver is milled out for a receiver sight. Included is a single Winchester marked detachable magazine. (218709-13) {C&R}

Winchester Model 52 Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #591 (Sale Order 590 of 699)

serial #39615, 22 LR, 28" barrel with a very good bore showing minor frosting and pitting along its length. The metal surfaces retain about 92% original thinning blue, the loss due to fading and areas of pinprick pitting and oxidation staining on the barrel band, bolt handle and triggerguard with a few nicks and scratches along the barrel; the receiver is toning nicely to plum. The smooth walnut pistolgrip stock rates very good to near excellent with only minor handling marks and a few flakes in the finish which has dulled over the years. The stock is fitted with a checkered steel buttplate and two sling swivels. This rifle features a Lyman receiver mounted aperture rear sight and a Lyman globe front sight; the barrel is also fitted with target blocks. Included is a single "W" marked detachable magazine. (218709-19) {C&R}

Winchester Model 52 Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #592 (Sale Order 591 of 699)

serial #39476, 22 LR, 28" barrel with a bright near excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain perhaps 95% original thinning blue, the loss due to light water staining on the barrel with fading, scratches and oxidation staining on the triggerguard assembly; the receiver is toning nicely to plum. The smooth walnut pistolgrip stock rates very good to near excellent with minor handling marks, a 1" crack on the left side at the butt and several small chips at the toe. The stock is fitted with a grooved steel buttplate and sling swivels. This rifle features a Lyman receiver mounted aperture rear sight and a globe front sight; the barrel is also fitted with target blocks. Included is a single Winchester marked detachable magazine. (218585-35) {C&R}

Custom Model J Single Shot Falling Block Rifle by Falling Block Works

Lot #593 (Sale Order 592 of 699)

serial #J1071, 45-70 Govt, 30" octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barreled action retains about 98-99% maker blue with some light fading and some toning on some of the high edges, the action and lever a deep plum color. The rifle is stocked with a nice Monte Carlo buttstock and semi-beavertail target forend, both smooth and un-checkered. The English walnut stock shows a lovely shimmering fiddle back its full-length, as does the forend, the length of pull to the Morgan adjustable recoil pad 13 3/4". The stocks rate excellent however there is dust present in the finish, it likely could be knocked back down with some 800 grit and a bit of steel wool for a nice satin finish. The barrel has been drilled and tapped for steel target blocks which are present. A very nice single shot rifle from this seldom-encountered custom action builder from Michigan in a very usable and versatile caliber. (38320-103) {MODERN}

Custom Winchester Model 52D Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #594 (Sale Order 593 of 699)

serial #114274D, 22 LR, 28" barrel with a bright about excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 70% of a thinning reblued finish, the loss due to areas of thinning and flaking finish, scratches and evidence of previously mounted sights. The smooth walnut International style thumbhole with finger groove stock rates near very good with several scratches, handling marks and thinning/flaking finish. The stock is fitted with a Freeland adjustable butt, aluminum triggerguard with adjustable trigger, combination sling swivel/handstop mounted in a full length accessory rail and an adjustable bedding device. The barrel and receiver have been drilled and tapped in several areas and target blocks are present on the barrel and receiver. (218628-3) {MODERN}

Unmarked Brass-Barrel Muzzleloading Cannon

Lot #595 (Sale Order 594 of 699)

.65 cal., 17 3/4" barrel with an oxidized bore which may clean up well. The barrel is a lovely tarnished ochre patina with a neatly flared muzzle and smooth chases all the way to the rounded cascabel. The barrel is vented and shows evidence of having been fired, the area around the vent being a darker chocolate brown patina; the left trunnion is marked "58" and has what appears to be a broad arrow marking which is somewhat rudimentary. The barrel is set onto matching top and bottom capsquares, retained by iron bolts which go completely through the left and right cheeks of the carriage. The naval or garrison style carriage appears to be mahogany and rates very good plus with some minor dings and chips here and there, primarily in the areas around the capsquares, showing a few spots of water streaking on the right cheek. There is a single mahogany stretcher between the cheeks and both axles are solid brass and have nicely turned oak wheels, each retained with a single brass pin. The eyelets for gun tackle are made of brass, the right rear is an iron replacement from the period of use, the left eyelet no longer present. There is a checkered knob atop a threaded rod through the rear axle which serves as an elevation adjustment. The barrel shows a few very sparsely scattered very light dings or handling marks here and there from the years but they are very unobtrusive. While unmarked, this is a very nicely-made, nice quality cannon overall. (38343-4)

U.S. Model 1850 Presentation Foot Officer's Sword by Clauberg

Lot #596 (Sale Order 595 of 699)

30 1/4" blade is maker marked on the reverse ricasso "W / CLAUBERG / SOLINGEN" with knight trademark. The blade is etched with floral patterns and stands of arms and remains in extremely fine condition with bright blade and very crisp etch. The hilt is of gold washed brass and rates excellent with generous traces of gold wash and the balance bearing a pleasing mellow patina. The leather scabbard has gold washed brass fittings and bears an oval plaque affixed to a thin band with rope type border and the following inscription "Presented to Ord. Sergt, John Simpson, Jr / by his friends in the 9th Regiment N.Y.S.N.G. / NOV, 29" 1871 / Henry C. Jessup, J.D. Dunlap, S.A. Schoonmaker / N.D. Ward, Wm. J. Close, A.J. Donnegan, H.W. Kelley". The condition of the scabbard is near excellent with generous amounts of gold wash remaining on the fittings and the balance showing a pleasing mellow patina. We have no information on Simpson but further research could only further enhance this sword. (18674-27)

Eaglehead Infantry Officer's Saber C. 1820

Lot #597 (Sale Order 596 of 699)

32 3/4" straight blade with single straight stopped fuller etched, blued and gold washed. This is a nice looking saber, the blade retaining about 80% original blue toning to pale brown toward the rear of the blade and perhaps 95% original gold wash. The remainder of the blade has toned to pale gray with scattered fine oxidation, specks of light freckling and some tiny nicks and scratches interestingly along the forte. The etching showing lovely scroll, flags and panoply of arms. The brass eaglehead hilt has a five bead center knucklebow with matching vented single guard and circular downward facing quillon and a fluted polished bone grip. the brass remains mostly bright retaining much original gold wash with light wear along the edges, light tarnish on the collar and a small thin crack in the beak on the reverse side. The bone grip has acquired a nice cream color with age with a small thin age crack on one side and a longer thin crack along three quarters of a flute on the opposite side. Included is a black leather scabbard with brass fittings. The leather shows modest crazing but tight seams and possibly a later added light polish. The brass remains bright, the middle band is loose and there are indentions in front of the top fitting where a longer fitting may have once been present. A specimen resembling this saber (plate 41a) can be found on pages 90 & 91 of American Swords from the Philip Medicus Collection by Mowbray. A very good possible English imported Artillery Officer's saber. (58674-25)

U.S. Model 1860 Staff & Field Officer's Sword by Clauberg with Sword Belt & Hangers

Lot #598 (Sale Order 597 of 699)

31 1/2" diamond shaped double edge blade with lightly fading W. Clauberg maker mark on the reverse ricasso. The blade is mellowing to pale gray with scattered fine oxidation, some sparse freckling, pits and impact marks with light evidence of etching toward the rear of the forte, the buffer washer is no longer present. The ornate hilt has a brass "U.S." center knucklebow with fleur-de-lis oval quillon, a static guard with New York state seal on the obverse and a folding plain counterguard on the reverse, a foliate decorated pommel with eagle and shield on the sides and a shagreen covered grip wrapped with braided copper wire. The brass has nicely toned to a pleasing patina with a spot or two of light tarnish, the covering and wrapping tight and intact. The tubular steel scabbard is decorated with fancy brass fittings and retains about 80% evenly fading nickel with scattered fine staining and a couple shallow dents, the fittings are lightly mellowing to a pleasing brass patina still showing good original gold wash in protected areas. Also included is a leather backed fading blue and gold nylon belt and hangers equipped with brass hardware and beltplate with "NY" centered in wreath on a stippled background, the tongue of the belt is marked "SCHUYLER / HARTLEY & GRAHM" with a Malden Lane address. The belt and hangers show moderate crazing and separation to the the leather, the nylon covering having a couple holes and rough edges, but the rig remains fully present overall. A neat, about very good N.Y. state Staff & Field sword combination. (58674-15)

Swedish Model 1824 Naval Officers Sword

Lot #599 (Sale Order 598 of 699)

31" straight single fuller blade, etched, blued and gold washed. The blade retains about 80% original blue toning to brown with scattered fine oxidation and perhaps 95% original gold wash. The remainder of the blade toning to gray with scattered light oxidation and freckling along the foible becoming moderate along the tip and a couple tiny nicks about mid-length of the blade. The blade is nicely etched with Tre Kroner (three crowns) in laurel wreath, Charles XIV crown over "JC" monarch insignia on one side and the Norwegian Lion in laurel wreath and what appears to be a crown over intertwined "TSO" on the opposite side, the ricassos have gold bordered fading decorative etching. The hilt has a brass dolphin head pommel with a "P" shaped guard with disc shaped quillon, dual langets with anchors and a grooved ivory grip. The brass is mellowing to a soft ocher patina still retaining much original gold wash. The ivory has nicely darkened to a cream color with age and has a long thin drying crack on one side, a smaller crack on the opposite side and a couple thin age checks along the edge. The ivory may have shrunken slightly with age leaving the collar and hilt loose fitting. The red felt buffer washer remains partially intact, there is no scabbard included. A good to very good seldom encountered Swedish Naval sword. (58610-3)

Very Fine Black Walnut Two-Gun Double Barrel Shotgun Case

Lot #600 (Sale Order 599 of 699)

This case is expertly crafted of fine American black walnut with finger-jointed corners, recessed panel lids and brass hardware. The case was made by "Doublegun Cases" of Farmington, New Hampshire. One side of the case is set up for a 26" barreled, 20 ga. shotgun (formerly holding a Fox) and includes a pair of custom-made brass swab snap caps, brass oil bottle, three ebony handled turn screws, ebony handled chamber brush, two piece ebony cleaning rod, along with a full complement of cleaning accessories. Inside the lid is a facsimile leather "AH Fox Gun Company" label. The opposite side of the case, features a separate-opening lid, accessible when the top lid is locked and the case is inverted. The interior is set up for a 28" barreled, 28 ga. shotgun (formerly holding a Poli) with a replication of the aforementioned accessories, however with a fourth turn screw rather than the chamber brush and the snap caps are brass and ebony. The interior of this lid features a leather Poli makers label. Each side has separate brass-keyed locks, the keys are included and there is a steel reinforced leather-covered handle for secure carrying. Included is a fitted faux-shearling backed leather zippered case to protect the exterior of this fine dual-shotgun case. There is an oval monogram plate atop the lid which is engraved and there are paper labels present inside the case lids with the specifications for both the prior Fox and Poli shotguns that were housed within (they both had 16" lengths of pull), they certainly could be removed or new labels affixed over them. The case itself rates excellent overall showing perhaps one or two tiny dings which are very unobtrusive and easily missed. Truly a very beautifully made and cleverly thought-out carry or presentation case which could easily be adapted to many makes of shotgun with similar dimensions, a replacement for-which would likely cost a couple thousand dollars to build today. (218589-3)

Browning Hi-Power Renaissance Semi-Auto Pistol

Lot #601 (Sale Order 600 of 699)

serial #T241515, 9 mm, 4 5/8" barrel with an excellent bore. The metal surfaces show nice foliate scroll engraving in nearly full coverage. The trigger retains all its original gold plate. The gun wears lovely faux mother-of-pearl grips which are excellent. Included is one original high-capacity magazine. Gun features fixed sights and a spur style hammer. (58612-44) {MODERN}

Browning Medalist Model Semi-Auto Pistol

Lot #602 (Sale Order 601 of 699)

serial #42011T71, 22 LR, 6 3/4" ventilated rib barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 99% original blue. The checkered walnut wraparound grips with left side thumb rest rate excellent with sharp points. Included with the pistol is a red felt lined factory case with a single magazine, cartridge holder, (3) barrel weights with dovetail block, combination steel turnscrew and manual. The steel pin shell deflector is present in the right grip. This a beautiful pistol in almost as-new condition. (58612-47) {MODERN}

Walther PP Waffenamt Marked Semi Auto Pistol

Lot #603 (Sale Order 602 of 699)

serial #354127p, 32 ACP, 3 3/4" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 90-93% original blue with some light silvering on the exposed edges and scattered light fading to gray. The checkered Walther grips rate very good plus with some light dings and handling marks. The slide is numbered matching to the frame, there is a commercial "(Eagle)/N" on the right side of frame and slide, there are "(Eagle)/359" Waffenamts on the left side of the slide and frame. A single magazine is included. A very good example of an army procured Walther PP pistol. (208050-481) {C&R}

Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Carbine

Lot #604 (Sale Order 603 of 699)

serial #27240, 30-40 Krag, 22" barrel with an about very good bore showing some darkness in the grooves, light oxidation and strong rifling throughout. The barrel of this carbine has mostly toned to a blue-gray patina with stronger remnants of original blue in the more protected areas, moderate freckling, small spots of oxidation staining and light scratches. The action has mostly worn to gunmetal gray with areas toning to gray-brown patina, scattered oxidation staining, a few patches of old light pitting and a few streaks of original blue lurking about. The top of the bolt and rear sight retain strong bright blue perhaps 60% with light oxidation staining, toning to brown and some faint fire blue remaining on the extractor. The straight grip walnut buttstock and forend remain in good overall condition with mostly worn finish, a thin 1 3/4" crack right of the upper tang, a tiny drying crack at the heel and some further small dings, dents, tiny chips and handling marks. There is no handguard present, the stock is fitted with sling swivels and the black checkered hard rubber widow's peak buttplate is still present in fair overall condition with some old smoothed-over chips at the toe, a 1" crack at the lower screw, scattered scuffs and discoloration. This carbine once had a saddle ring that is now filled in with a large screw, one screw on the left-side frame is missing and there are two extra added holes one at left rear of frame and the other on the barrel forward of the rear sight dovetail. The carbine is sighted with a white bead front that shows a couple dings and sporting rear. The gun could use a good cleaning but seems to function well mechanically. (138580-2) {C&R}

Interesting Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle with Period Stampings

Lot #605 (Sale Order 604 of 699)

Description Update (3/14/18): Pitting overall on receiver

serial #17741, 38 W.C.F., 24" octagon barrel with a dark oxidized bore having faint traces of rifling. The metal surfaces have been cleaned and retain 98% applied blue with remnants of modest oxidation and pitting the first few inches of the barrel and on the action along with a few light impact marks and scratches. The right side barrel flats have been stamped "BRONCO. BERT. CALAFORINIA, ARIZONA, MEXICO, GUATEMALA, SALVADOR, HONDURAS, NICARAGUA, COSTA RICA, COLOMBIA,MARCH. 28. 1893. NOVEMBER. 28. 1894." and "CROSSED . ISTHMUS OF PANAMA . INCOLUMBIA . IN 1893 & 1894" while the left flats are stamped "HUNTED IN SANTA CRUZ . AROUND LOMA PRIETA & MT HAMILITON MOUNTAINS & MONTEREY MOUNTAINS . CALAFORNIA MARCH . 28 . 1893 . NOVEMBER . 28 . 1894 ." and "CROSSED MOHAVE DESERT . CALAFORNIA . IN 1893". The right side of the receiver is stamped "BRONCO . BERT" along the top edge while the left side is stamped "BRONCO . BERT" below the center screw, both fronts of the receiver are vertically stamped "E.H.E.". Some of the letters are slanted, double stamped and misspelled. The plain walnut buttstock and forend have been cleaned and refinished as well with 1 1/4" cracks in the wrist repaired with nails and a 8 1/2" thin crack in the right side of the forend that shows an old glued repair. Both sides of the forearm have stamped locations as well that have partially faded with age and refinishing. Rifle is equipped with standard sporting front and rear sights. Initial research could not locate "Bronco Bert" but if the legend exists, this gun was carried far and wide. A good second year of production 1892 with interesting markings with further extensive research could prove interesting. (58433-18) {ANTIQUE}

Interesting Burnside Second Model Carbine by Bristol Firearm Co. Converted to Forager

Lot #606 (Sale Order 605 of 699)

About 16 ga. CF, 21" smoothbore barrel with a fair bore showing brightness throughout and some rings of heavy oxidation. The metal surfaces of this thorough conversion have been refinished in nickel long ago with the barrel mostly worn to gunmetal showing some darker spots and old pitting scattered about. The frame, action and buttplate retain perhaps 80% nickel finish with flaking to gray and brown patina throughout. This appears to be a very early Second Model with the frame marking reading "BURNSIDE'S / PATENT / MARCH 25th / 1856" and the only number still visible from the serial number is a faint "4" centered under the patent marking. The lockplate is crisply marked "BRISTOL FIREARM CO." and the latch is marked on the right with G. P. Foster's patent mark. The straight grip walnut buttstock remains in very good condition with no visible cartouches but the left side butt is stamped with "D / 82" and there are some further light dings, dents, tiny chips and handling marks. The stock is from a later model as there is a sling swivel base present on the toe-line, although no swivel is present. The saddle ring bar has been removed, there are two filled-in dovetails on the barrel and the two position flip sight was moved back onto the breechblock. The breechblock appears to have been totally replaced with a new hollowed-out block that houses a spring-loaded firing pin; the breech face is slightly recessed and has been made for centerfire. The mechanism still functions well at full and half cock. Overall a really well-done and thoughtful conversion with a host of interesting features. (138624-12) {ANTIQUE}

U.S. M1 Garand Rifle by Springfield Armory

Lot #607 (Sale Order 606 of 699)

serial #3359843, 30-06, 24" 5-44 dated Springfield barrel with a very good bore that shows some light frosting. The metal surfaces retain 97% arsenal parkerized finish with some light silvering on the gas cylinder and barrel. The walnut stock rates very good as lightly cleaned with an added oil finish, a partially faded ordnance wheel, a partially faded "SA/GAW" cartouche, two "P" firing proofs, an "RA" rebuild mark, scattered light dings, light flaking and handling marks. The gas cylinder is of Beretta manufacture, the safety of H&R manufacture, the remaining parts appear to be mostly Springfield Armory with the operating rod being an uncut "-9 SA". A fine Garand that retains many World War Two era parts. (208671-2) {C&R}

U.S. M1 Garand Rifle by Springfield Armory

Lot #608 (Sale Order 607 of 699)

serial #1823741, 30-06, 24" 4-45 dated Springfield barrel with a very good bore that shows scattered frosting but strong rifling. The metal surfaces retain 40% arsenal parkerized finish with overall fading to gray and some silvering on the exposed edges. The beech stock is numbered to the gun on the toeline, it rates very good plus as lightly cleaned with a thickly added oil finish, some flaking, a few dings and scattered handling marks. The parts are mixed with the gas cylinder and windage adjustment knob being of Italian manufacture and the consignor states that this gun was used by the Danish military. A solid World War Two production Garand overall. (208671-1) {C&R}

U.S. M1 Carbine by Inland Division

Lot #609 (Sale Order 608 of 699)

serial #87934, 30 Carbine, 18" 11-43 dated Underwood barrel with an excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 95% arsenal parkerized finish with some light oxidation stain specks on barrel and bayonet lug and some light fading. The walnut stock rates very good plus as lightly cleaned with an added oil finish, a strong ordnance wheel on underside of pistolgrip, a partially faded "SG" cartouche, an "AA" rebuild marking on the left side, a "177" rack number on underside of pistolgrip, a few dings and scattered handling marks. The parts are of mixed USGI manufacture and a 15 round IBM magazine is included. The safety operates stiffly and the bolt hold-open does not appear to be working. A solid early GI carbine overall. (208671-3) {C&R}

Winchester Model 55 Takedown Lever Action Rifle

Lot #610 (Sale Order 609 of 699)

serial #1079083, 30 WCF, 24" round barrel with half magazine and a bright excellent bore. The barrel and magazine retain 97% original blue with a couple minor handling marks and some light flaking to brown. The action retains 30% original blue with the balance being a dull gray patina with some oxidation staining and the loading gate and screws retaining much of their original blue. The plain walnut stock and forend rate very good plus with a few small spots of flaking factory oil finish, light scratches and handling marks. The rifle is sighted with a tang mounted Lyman folding peep sight, a Marbles flattop rear sight and a gold bead front sight. The two rear sights show some added black enamel finish and the stock is fitted with a ribbed steel shotgun buttplate. A very good Winchester 55 lever action rifle overall. (208638-12) {C&R}

Winchester Model 55 Takedown Lever Action Rifle

Lot #611 (Sale Order 610 of 699)

serial #1023717, 30 WCF, 24" round barrel with half magazine and a bright excellent bore. The barrel and magazine retain 95% original blue with some light flaking to brown and fading along the exposed edges. The action retains 35% original blue with the balance being a brown patina showing scattered light oxidation staining. The plain walnut stock and forend rate very good as refinished with an added varnish, a few dings and scattered handling marks. The rear sight slot has a later added sight blank, the rifle is sighted with a tang mounted Lyman peep sight and a Lyman gold bead front sight. A very good Winchester Model 55 Lever action rifle. (208585-65) {C&R}

Winchester Pre '64 Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #612 (Sale Order 611 of 699)

serial #493335, 300 H&H Mag (modified to 300 Mashburn Mag), 26" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 95-97% original blue with some freckling on the floorplate and a few handling marks. The checkered pistolgrip walnut stock rates very good plus with some light flaking of the factory oil finish, a tight 3/4" grain crack in front of the floorplate, a couple dings and a few handling marks. The bolt is numbered matching to the receiver, the receiver screw holes are vacant, the rifle sighted with a Lyman 16B rear sight and a hooded Winchester 103C bead front sight. The rifle is equipped with factory sling swivels and a checkered hard rubber buttplate. There is an indiscernible crossed-out word behind the barrel address and the word "MASH" above it indicating that this rifle has been converted to 300 Mashburn magnum, a high performance round that almost matches the 300 Weatherby in performance. As with any arm of unknown caliber it is imperative to have this rifle checked out by a competent gunsmith prior to firing or loading it. An interesting conversion of a 1960 manufactured Model 70 rifle. (208585-68) {MODERN}

Winchester Pre '64 Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #613 (Sale Order 612 of 699)

serial #426434, 30-06, 24" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 95% original blue with fading and light oxidation staining on the bolt handle and a few tiny spots flaking to brown on the exposed edges. The checkered pistolgrip stock rates excellent with a few minor handling marks. The bolt is numbered matching to the receiver, the rifle is sighted with a Lyman 16B folding rear sight and a Winchester 103C bead front sight but no front sight hood is present. The rifle is equipped with factory sling swivels and a checkered hard rubber buttplate. A very fine 1958 manufactured Model 70 rifle. (208585-69) {C&R}

Winchester Pre-War Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #614 (Sale Order 613 of 699)

serial #41342, 30-06, 24" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 97% original blue with some light silvering at muzzle, a few minor handling marks on barrel, light flaking to brown on triggerguard and floorplate. The checkered pistolgrip walnut stock rates very good plus with an added varnish, some flaking, a couple dings and some handling marks. The bolt is numbered matching to the receiver, the gun is sighted with a Lyman No. 6 folding rear leaf sight and a hooded Winchester 103C bead front sight. The left rear of the stock has been cut for a peep sight, there is an added hole at the top rear of the receiver and there is a Lyman 57W peep sight mounted at the left rear. The gun is equipped with a red Winchester recoil pad giving it a 14" length of pull and factory sling swivels. A solid 1941 produced Model 70 that may be a good candidate for the November woods. (208585-73) {C&R}

Remington Model 1882 Double Hammergun

Lot #615 (Sale Order 614 of 699)

serial #16350, 12 ga, 30" ribbed barrels with mostly bright very good bores showing some light fouling throughout. The barrels retain perhaps 88-90% period blue finish toning to brown-gray patina throughout with some high edge wear, a few small dings, freckling and light oxidation staining. The frame and hammers have mostly toned to a pleasing mottled case-hardened patina with light freckling, oxidation staining and some very nice bold case-hardened colors in the more protected areas. The checkered pistolgrip walnut buttstock and splinter forend with hard rubber tip remain in very good condition showing a tiny hairline crack at the upper tang and left-side frame junction, scattered dings, dents, scratches and light staining. The shotgun wears a black checkered hard rubber widow's peak buttplate with "ERS" monogram that remains in very good condition showing a small chip near the toe, light scuffs, staining and some handling marks. The gun is sighted with a single brass bead and seems to function very well mechanically with solid lockup. This gun has seen some honest use but remains a very attractive example overall. (138481-4) {ANTIQUE}

Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle

Lot #616 (Sale Order 615 of 699)

serial #265614, 30 WCF, 26" octagon barrel with an about very good bore showing some darkness and light oxidation in the grooves and strong rifling throughout. The barrel and full-length magazine tube retain about 85% original blue with high edge wear, top of barrel toning to gray-brown patina, scattered freckling, light oxidation staining, a couple tiny pinprick pits and a small ding about half way down the magazine tube. The action has mostly worn to a gray patina and gunmetal with perhaps 20% original bright blue lurking about on the sides of frame and the more protected areas underneath, some spots of old light pitting and light oxidation staining. The top of the bolt retains nearly 90% original bright blue with some thinning to gray and light freckling. The lever is mostly toned to gray, the hammer retains some faint case-hardened colors and the loading gate shows some very nice strong fire blue. The smooth straight grip walnut buttstock and forend remain in very good condition with mostly worn finish, a thin 1/4" crack at the upper tang, light dings and handling marks. The rifle is fitted with a crescent buttplate and sighted with a silver blade front and flip-up express rear sights graduated for 50, 100 and 200 yards. Overall this rifle has seen some honest use but remains a very nice example from the early 1900s. (138692-11) {C&R}

Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle

Lot #617 (Sale Order 616 of 699)

serial #328021, 32-40, 26" round barrel with a mostly bright very good bore showing a little light oxidation and strong rifling throughout. The metal surfaces of this rifle retain about 88% original blue with some moderate freckling and light oxidation staining along the barrel, some pinprick pitting and scattered scratches. The nosecap is mostly a brown-gray patina with light oxidation staining while the action shows light pitting throughout with areas worn to gunmetal and some areas of strong bright blue especially at the base of the action. The loading gate retains some nice hints of fire blue and the top of the bolt retains about 70% original blue with light pitting at the rear. The lever and hammer have mostly toned to gray patina with light oxidation staining and some strong case-hardened colors in the more protected areas. A number of the screw heads show some light slot damage and the crescent buttplate has mostly toned to gray with scattered light pitting and oxidation staining. The smooth straight grip walnut buttstock and forend remain in good overall condition as lightly refinished long ago with some areas of dark oil soaking scattered throughout the butt, a tiny hairline crack forming at the upper tang, flaking and worn finish , light scratches and handling marks. The rifle is sighted with semi-buckhorn rear and Lyman bead front sight. The bead insert is missing and the rear sight is un-marked and rather crude in construction. Overall a well-used rifle that still seems to function quite well and would probably be a fine shooter. (138487-37) {C&R}

Sharps Factory Engraved Model 1A Pepperbox Pistol

Lot #618 (Sale Order 617 of 699)

serial #54343, .22 RF, 2 1/2" four barrel cluster showing very good bores which show strong rifling their full length but with also scattered light pitting. The barrel cluster shows strong trace original blue within the flutes with the higher radii toned primarily to a deep gunmetal gray, the right side with a bit of scattered oxidation and perhaps some light pinprick pitting. The breeches show light sprays of open foliate scroll at the rear with some light geometric decoration at the muzzles. The frame retains perhaps 97% original silver plate, there being flaking along the backstrap, a bit on the sharp edges and a bit at right rear of the hammer. The open foliate scroll with background punch-dot accenting remains sharp. The hammer and trigger are primarily a deep case-hardened gray with the firing pin spring retaining some strong purple-hue fire temper. The smooth rosewood grips rate very good plus to near excellent showing much original varnish with only light handling marks and flaking, primarily around the sharp edges of the butt. Barrel-to-frame lockup is excellent and the gun functions very well mechanically with both barrel and frame numbered alike. A really "sharp" example overall with a very attractive appearance. (38610-12) {ANTIQUE}

Unmarked Fullstock Flintlock Sporting Musket

Lot #619 (Sale Order 618 of 699)

Description Update (3/14/18): Small chip at toe

About 70 cal. approaching 12 bore, 45 1/2" part octagon part round barrel with an oxidized bore. The barrel on this smoothbore sporting musket is mix of dull gunmetal gray and pleasing plum brown patina with the sparsely scattered oxidation staining here and there and the expected minor dings or handling marks from the years. There are the remnants of a simple half moon brass blade front sight, with no rear, and a scant file cut atop the rear tang. The arm is a reconversion to flint, the area around the touchole showing some moderate oxidation from cap spalsh, the reconverted area nearly smooth. The lockplate is lightly stepped with a pronounced teat at its rear showing some very light engraving with some light oxidation and pitting in the area beneath the replaced flash pan. A nice swan neck cock has been fitted which is lightly engraved as well, the lock featuring a bridled frizzen (the hammer is somewhat loose but this can be remedied). There is a brass nosecap, brass ramrod thimbles and tailpipe, brass buttplate, and a nice "whale's tail" patchbox. The barrel is keyed to the stock with three lozenge-shaped escutcheons with brass keys, there are two teardrop, and two stylized flourish inlays to the front and rear of the stock flats and there is an engraved eight-pointed star inlay on the left of butt where the cheek would rest. There is a faceted triggerguard which is a later replacement which also shows a repair through its front section. The stock is a likely cherry and rates very good as lightly cleaned many years ago with reacquired dings and dents. The left stock flat shows some nice wavy silver wire inlay which is repeated around the tang and the oval monogram plate atop the wrist. The arm is single trigger equipped and there is an antique ramrod included, the lock features no half-cock rest. "M Fordney" was stamped on the barrel's top flat, with individual steel stamps, Melchior Fordney always signing his work by neatly engraving "M*Fordney". The left diagonal barrel flat has also been stamped "RWH" and "1888". Overall an attractive smoothbore sporting musket for above the mantel. (38460-4) {ANTIQUE}

Winchester Model 1885 Low Wall Takedown Rifle

Lot #620 (Sale Order 619 of 699)

serial #107859, 22 LR, 24" round barrel with a good to near very good bore which shows strong rifling but with light pitting its full length and a small ring 2/3 the way down its length. The barrel retains perhaps 92-95% original blue, the loss is due primarily to even fading and muzzle wear, also showing light dings and handling marks from the years; the takedown boss has faded primarily to a dark gray-blue patina. The low wall frame retains a similar amount of original blue, both frame flats flaking to plum, also with some sparsely scattered light oxidation staining. The breechblock retains excellent color case-hardening while the lever is primarily a silver and pewter case-hardened patina. The straight grip walnut buttstock rates very good with much original varnish and the expected overall dings and handling marks that come from the years, the forend is similar showing perhaps a bit more wear and flaking of varnish. The rifle features its original front blade sight with the rear slot blanked. The gun has been drilled and tapped professionally during the period of use for steel target blocks which currently support a Winchester B-4 telescopic sight with crosshair reticle and slightly cloudy optics. The scope itself rates very good showing light blue loss and a small ding to the tube two thirds the way down its length. An attractive low wall rifle overall with nice period optics that still may spin a bullet very well. (38586-1) {C&R}

A.H. Fox Sterlingworth Boxlock Double Shotgun

Lot #621 (Sale Order 620 of 699)

serial #252085, 20 ga, 28" barrels choked tight full and modified with very good bores showing minor pitting along their length. The color case-hardened frame has been refinished and retains strong colors. The checkered walnut converted straight grip buttstock and semi-beavertail forend are replacements and they rate excellent. This shotgun features a silver bead front sight, double triggers, extractors, automatic safety and a checkered butt which provides a 13 7/8" length of pull. (218672-3) {MODERN}

W & C Scott & Son Boxlock Double Ejectorgun

Lot #622 (Sale Order 621 of 699)

serial #75974, 12 ga, 30" Special Steel barrels choked modified and improved cylinder with bright near excellent bores. The barrels retain about 75-80% original thinning blue toning to a warm brown with the strongest of the thinning, and moderate scratches including a 4 1/4" scratch at the breech. The frame retains strong case-hardened colors, more vibrant in the protected areas with tight foliate scroll. The checkered walnut round knob pistolgrip buttstock rates excellent but for a successfully repaired break at the wrist; it wears a Decelerator solid rubber recoil pad which provides a 14 1/2" length of pull and features a rosewood widow's peak and blank inletted monogram plate at the toe. The checkered walnut forend rates excellent with light scroll engraving as well. This shotgun features a brass bead front sight, double triggers, automatic safety and ejectors. (218645-1) {C&R}

Zbrojovka BRNO Model ZKM-611A Semi-Auto Rifle

Lot #623 (Sale Order 622 of 699)

serial #0351651172, 22 Winchester Magnum, 20 1/2" barrel with an excellent bore. This lovely gun appears as new in the box. The metal surfaces retain about 99% plus original blue. The checkered walnut pistolgrip buttstock and forend rate excellent. The gun includes a factory box correctly end labeled and numbered to the gun, a single magazine, test target numbered to the gun, manual and paperwork. This hard to find model was a favorite of exhibition shooter Tom Knapp. (88659-70) {MODERN}

German P.35 (P) Semi-Auto Pistol

Lot #624 (Sale Order 623 of 699)

serial #H0249, 9 mm, 4 3/4" barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a late type III two lever pistol with Steyr WaA623 eagle/77 markings. The late-war metal surfaces retain 95-98% original blue thinning to brown over numerous mill marks, majority of loss due to edge wear and contact wear at the barrel, trigger and decocking lever, there is an assembly number stamped under the decoking lever. The black checkered "FB/VIS" grips appear original and rate excellent. The frame, slide, barrel, mainspring housing and grip safety are numbered alike. The lanyard loop remains intact and a single unmarked magazine is included. A nice late-war Nazi occupied Polish Radom quite possibly made at Steyr. (58050-622) {C&R}

Winchester Model 98 Salute Cannon

Lot #625 (Sale Order 624 of 699)

serial #006184, 10 ga. blank, 12" barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a modern version cannon manufactured by Bellmore-Johnson Tool Company to the original Winchester specifications. The steel tube and cast iron carriage retain 99% original electroplated blue black finish. The top of the barrel is marked "USE 10 GA. BLANK ONLY" and "W.R.A. Co. / TRADE MARK / MADE IN U.S.A." is marked on both sides of the carriage. The cannon is equipped with cast iron wheels and measures 7" high, 6 1/2" wide, has an overall length of 16" and weighs 15 lbs. Included with the cannon is a two piece Winchester pine crate and instruction sheet. An as-new signal cannon for boat use or holiday celebration. (58585-137) {NON-GUN}

Winchester Model 98 Salute Cannon

Lot #626 (Sale Order 625 of 699)

serial #006168, 10 ga. blank, 12" barrel with a very good plus bore showing light oxidation the first 5" of the barrel. This is a modern version cannon manufactured by Bellmore-Johnson Tool Company to the original Winchester specifications. The steel tube and cast iron carriage retain 99% original electroplated blue black finish. The top of the barrel is marked "USE 10 GA. BLANK ONLY" and "W.R.A. Co. / TRADE MARK / MADE IN U.S.A." is marked on both sides of the carriage. The cannon is equipped with cast iron wheels and measures 7" high, 6 1/2" wide, has an overall length of 16" and weighs 15 lbs. Included with the cannon is a two piece Winchester pine crate and instruction sheet. An excellent signal cannon for boat use or holiday celebration. (58585-138) {NON-GUN}

Engraved Smith & Wesson No. 1 Third Issue Revolver

Lot #627 (Sale Order 626 of 699)

serial #114488, 22 RF, 3 31/6" barrel with an about good bore showing light oxidation and strong rifling throughout. The metal surfaces of this revolver are embellished throughout with very fine open scrollwork and punch-dot shading retaining about 92% nickel finish with some light flaking at the high edges, and area of tiny pinprick pitting on right side barrel and some spots toning to gray patina. The cylinder shows some more moderate flaking, pinprick pitting and softened engraving. The front sight has been replaced with a blade-style, a small notch has been curiously cut out of the left side top edge of the frame and the barrel address remains very crisp and clear. The un-marked mother-of-pearl grips remain in very good condition showing a 1/2" chip at the base of the right panel and some minor discoloration. The barrel is assembly-numbered to the frame and the number on the cylinder is no longer visible. Barrel-to-frame fit is excellent, the hinge screw showing some very light slot damage and the mechanism is functional but timing and lockup are a little loose. Overall a very attractive example with some lovely engraving. (138624-11) {ANTIQUE}

Virginia Fullstock Percussion Sporting Rifle by Spitzer

Lot #628 (Sale Order 627 of 699)

.45 cal, 42 1/2" octagon barrel with an oxidized bore. The barrel is an overall soft plum brown patina with the expected sparsely scattered oxidation with pitting in the flash area around the nipple bolster. There is a simple scant silver blade front sight and nice flat-top v-notch rear sight, the barrel maker marked on its top flat "W Spitzer". The back action lock is "Henry Parker/Warranted" marked and shows light gamebird and foliate engraving, now being primarily a plum and brown patina, the hammer with matching light pitting. There is a brass nosecap and faceted ramrod thimbles with a lightly faceted tailpipe. There is a nice and very graceful single spur triggerguard with faceted bow and dovetailed extensions, the crescent buttplate being faceted at its tang as well. There was a simple toeplate affixed, it is no longer present and there is a small chip at the toe. The full-length curly maple stock rates about very good showing nice original varnish and honest wear. It is unmolested and shows nice fiddle back figure its full-length with the butt areas being quite dark from years of use. There is some added varnish and a nice flared left side shadowline cheekpiece and a 2" moderate size chip is missing ahead of the lock and beneath the nipple bolster. There are some small German silver inlays present and what is likely a replacement antique ramrod is included. The arm is equipped with double set triggers and the lock is single-acting. William Spitzer, born 1815, was active in Newmarket, Virginia in the time period 1838-1884, there are a few William Spitzer's listed in the American Civil War research database that served Virginia during the war, this man would have been in his late 40s at the time. A handsome working rifle overall, honest and untouched. (37479-1) {ANTIQUE}

Pennsylvania Fullstock Flintlock Sporting Rifle by Fordney

Lot #629 (Sale Order 628 of 699)

About 44 cal, 45 1/2" octagon barrel. The barrel is an overall pleasing plum brown patina with evidence of some light oxidation and scattered pinprick pitting. It features a simple German silver front sight and flattop v-notch rear and is engraved "J Fordney/Lancaster PA". There is moderate pitting in the area of the touchole, showing a reconversion to flint, also with some minor tool marks in this area. The lockplate fits the inletting rather well and shows some very light open foliate engraving, the hammer, frizzen and frizzen spring modern replacements, the hammer being quite loose. The stock rates very good, the rear showing remnants of original varnish and the overall minor dings and handling marks one would expect from a hard-working rifle that had to put meat on the table. The last 32" of the forend is a replacement, the joint being right at the ramrod thimble, the barrel as well shows two stretched joints. All the brass hardware has toned to a dull goldenrod patina, the patchbox with a pierced keyhole head, with a simple geometric sideplate. There is a chip at the toe which has affected the toeplate and the buttplate with crack at left stock flat and a re-reapplied chip at upper rear of lock. Arm is equipped with double set triggers and a newer ramrod, it is not mechanically functional. Jacob Fordney was active in Lancaster Pennsylvania from about 1830 to 1878 and was a prolific maker of Kentucky rifles and had a contract from the government for Indian muskets as well. A very attractive long rifle for over the mantel. (38460-3) {ANTIQUE}

German Under Lever Scalloped Action Double Shotgun by William Collath & Son

Lot #630 (Sale Order 629 of 699)

serial #20837, 12 ga., 29" barrels choked a tight modified and a light improved modified, with bright very good bores which show remnants of some light pitting. The barrels retain about 98% later, excellent quality rust blue. There are nice engraved wedges of oakleaf scroll for about 2" at the breeches. The frame and long tangs are a pewter gunmetal gray and over all relief engraved with oakleaf scroll and game scene vignettes with waterfowl, gamebirds and a dog chasing a chamois. The upper tang shows a nice gun dog and a hare with the intertwined monogrammed initials "PF". The checkered European walnut capped pistolgrip buttstock rates very good plus to excellent as lightly refinished, showing some lovely grain figure and a rounded left-side cheekpiece. The splinter style forend is similar, the metal now slightly proud in that area. The horn triggerguard rates excellent, as does the horn under lever which shows a couple spots of very minor insect damage. The gun seems to operate properly and is on-face. A very nice example of these somewhat odd actions, very nicely engraved. (38693-17) {C&R}

Unmarked European Coat or Holster Pistol

Lot #631 (Sale Order 630 of 699)

About .69 cal, 7 1/2" barrel with an oxidized bore. This is an interesting pistol with a very heavy, Germanic-looking banana-shaped lock and was likely longer during the period of use. The barrel features a medial rib which runs to the muzzle and is an overall deep pewter gray and speckled dark gray brown patina.There is a raised island at the breech, with remnants of a small rear sight at the junction of breech and tang. The lockplate does indeed show a partial makers name, but it is lost to the years, the lock plate and hammer showing some very light evidence of a cleaning many years ago; it features a faceted pan and unbridled frizzen. There is a small brass band affixed at front of the stock, a lightly chiseled square-back triggerguard, teardrop-shape buttcap and a lightly engraved rather large sideplate. The European walnut stock rates about very good showing the overall light dings, handling marks and dings from the years with a 2" cracks at its leading right edge. The lock does function and what is likely the original ramrod is included. (38610-9) {ANTIQUE}

New Hampshire Underhammer Percussion Target Rifle by Harrington

Lot #632 (Sale Order 631 of 699)

54 cal., 31 1/2" heavy octagon barrel with false muzzle and starter and bright about excellent bore which shows a couple spots of light oxidation. The barrel is a deep gray and plum brown patina with toning to pewter on the sharp edges, showing sparsely scattered light dings and handling marks from the years, more prevalent nearer the rear end of the arm. Features a globe front sight and a long tang rear, the top flat is maker marked "HB Harrington/Lebanon NH". The brass side plates, bottom plate and triggerguard are a dull goldenrod patina. The hammer is primarily an oxidized gray-brown with the nice faceted buttplate and iron patchbox a pewter patina. The curly maple stock rates about very good showing 2" cracks left and right and with a nice flared left-side shadowline cheekpiece. The false muzzle and short starter are included. A rather nice, and very heavy, underhammer picket rifle which likely shoots one hole groups. (37944-25) {ANTIQUE}

German Single Shot Stalking Rifle by Wolf

Lot #633 (Sale Order 632 of 699)

serial #5404, .44 CF (long straight "stovepipe" cartridge), 26 1/2" octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel retains about 90% original rust blue, the loss is due primarily to even fading and some light muzzle wear. The frame retains perhaps 92% original color case-hardening, the balance muting and toning to a mottled case-hardened patina. It is overall engraved with a lovely flowing foliate oakleaf decoration with background punch-dot shading, the left side with a bellowing elk, the right side with a rehbock. The belly of the frame and the lever as well show the same nice oakleaf engraving, the lever toned to a pewter patina. The checkered capped pistolgrip Circassian walnut buttstock rates very good plus to excellent showing the expected minor dings and handling marks from the years and with lovely grain figure. The smooth forend is similar showing perhaps a bit more wear. The gripcap is horn and there is a nice horn accent from the rear of the triggerguard to the cap itself. The length of pull to the checkered bone buttplate is 14 1/2". The arm is equipped with double set triggers which operate properly and is sighted with a simple silver bead front sight, the receiver was drilled and tapped for some manner of aperture sight which is no longer present. It was original equipment as the steel surrounding the holes is un-engraved, it would seem a simple matter to have one fabricated. As well the barrel shows two vacant dovetails where there were once dual-claw scope bases mounted, again they are not present but any gunsmith worth his salt can fabricate bases and rings. Right diagonal flat is marked "Aug Wolf", left diagonal flat "Suhl". As with any arm of unknown chambering a competent gunsmith should determine the caliber and then check the headspace before any thought is given to using the arm. Once that is done that this should make an awesome stalking rifle for deer and bear-sized game. (38664-3) {C&R}

German P.38 Semi Auto Pistol by Spreewerke

Lot #634 (Sale Order 633 of 699)

serial #b2197, 9mm, 5" barrel with a very good bore that shows scattered light pitting. The metal surfaces of this cyq coded pistol retain 95% original blue with a few tiny dings on slide, some fading to brown on the triggerguard and the straps. The brown Bakelite grips rate very good with a few small chips, some dings and handling marks. The parts are all matching and a single magazine is included that is marked "jvd" on the left side of the body. A nice Spreewerke P.38 pistol. (208050-448) {C&R}

German P.38 Semi Auto Pistol by Walther

Lot #635 (Sale Order 634 of 699)

serial #9085g, 9mm, 5" barrel with a very good bore that shows some light oxidation in the grooves. The metal surfaces of this ac42 coded pistol retain 90% original blue with some light freckling on the slide, light silvering on the exposed edges, some light oxidation staining on the straps and scattered fading. The black Bakelite grips rate very good with some stains and handing marks. All serialized parts are matching and a single magazine is included that is marked with two "(Eagle)/359" Waffenamts on the spine. (208050-102) {C&R}

German P.38 Semi Auto Pistol by Mauser Oberndorf

Lot #636 (Sale Order 635 of 699)

serial #8317z, 9mm, 5" barrel with a very good bore that shows some light frosting in the grooves. The metal surfaces of this byf44 coded pistol retain 95-97% original blue with a few small spots of light freckling, a couple pinprick pits on the slide and some light silvering on the high edges. The black Bakelite grips rate very good with a small crack on the front of the left panel, a few dings and scattered handling marks. The serialized parts are all matching and a single magazine is included that is marked "P.38V" on the left side of the body. A fine 1944 Mauser P.38 pistol. (208050-181) {C&R}

Late War German P.38 Semi Auto Pistol by Walther

Lot #637 (Sale Order 636 of 699)

serial #775b, 9mm, 5" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this ac45 coded pistol retain 97% original blue with scattered light silvering and light scratches. The brown Bakelite grips rate very good with a few minor dings and some light handling marks. All serialized parts are matching and a single magazine is included that is marked with an "(Eagle)/359" Waffenamt on the spine. A fine late production Walther P.38 pistol. (208050-88) {C&R}

German P.38 Semi Auto Pistol by Walther

Lot #638 (Sale Order 637 of 699)

serial #4148a, 9mm, 5" barrel with a very good bore that shows some light pitting and frosting. The metal surfaces of this ac43 coded pistol retain 90% original blue with some light silvering on the exposed edges, fading to brown on the frontstrap and underside of triggerguard. The brown Bakelite grips rate very good plus with a few tiny chips and some handling marks. All serialized parts are matching and a single magazine is included that is numbered to a different gun and marked with two "(Eagle)/359" Waffenamts on the spine. A fine 1943 production Walther P.38. (208050-429) {C&R}

German P.38 Semi Auto Pistol by Mauser Oberndorf

Lot #639 (Sale Order 638 of 699)

serial #8147y, 9mm, 5" barrel with a very good plus bore that shows some light oxidation in the grooves. The metal surfaces of this byf 44 coded pistol retain 90% original blue with silvering on the exposed edges, some light freckling on slide and fading on the straps. The brown Bakelite grips rate very good plus with some light handling marks. All parts are matching and a single magazine is included that is marked with an upside down "(Eagle)/WaA135" Waffenamt on the spine. A fine 1944 Mauser P.38 pistol. (208050-170) {C&R}

William Billinghurst Halfstock Percussion Sporting Rifle

Lot #640 (Sale Order 639 of 699)

.44 cal, 30 1/4" octagon barrel with a very good bore showing strong rifling. The barrel is a pleasing dark gray-plum patina overall showing some light high edge wear, a few scattered dings and dents and the top barrel flat is clearly marked "W.BILLINGHURST ROCHESTER, N.Y.". The lock is a similar dark gray patina while the upper tang and nipple splash guard have been cleaned bright. The brass triggerguard and crescent buttplate are a nice ocher patina and there is a pewter nosecap. The straight grip walnut stock remains in very good condition showing some nice wood grain and rich finish with a couple of thin drying cracks at the right side of the butt, a thin crack at the left-side screw escutcheon, a tiny chip at the toe, a vacant hole on the left side above the trigger and some further light dings and handling marks. The rifle is sighted with a tang-mounted aperture and fine globe and post front sight. The upper tang appears to have been modified to fit the aperture sight farther back than usual and there is a vacant hole forward of the sight. A simple wooden ramrod is provided, the nipple appears to be a more modern replacement and the mechanism functions at full-cock but half-cock is not functional and the trigger needs to be manually reset. Overall an attractive example from this prolific New York gunsmith. (138514-64) {ANTIQUE}

British Flintlock Holster Pistol by Ketland

Lot #641 (Sale Order 640 of 699)

Description Update (3/14/18): Crack in the ramrod channel

.55 caliber, 9" round iron barrel. The lockplate is marked "W. / KETLAND / & CO." and the top of the barrel is marked simply "LONDON". The pistol features a gooseneck cock and unbridled frizzen which was period resurfaced. The barrel and lock show a deep brown patina which appears completely undisturbed over the years. The stock is of walnut and features brass furniture which includes an "S"-shaped sideplate, triggerguard, smooth buttcap and ramrod ferrules. The condition of the stock is very good with lots of original finish remaining with a brass oval monogram plate on top of grip, with a few minor cracks and a prominent chip missing ahead of the lockplate. The hammer screw is likely a later replacement, as-is the ramrod and the hammer spring is somewhat weak. A good honest British holster pistol which clearly had a long service life. (3,18507-7) {ANTIQUE}

Colt 1911 2nd Battle of the Marne Commemorative Semi Auto Pistol

Lot #642 (Sale Order 641 of 699)

serial #4764-M2, 45 ACP, 5" barrel with an excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 99% original blue. The hardwood grips rate near excellent with some light oxidation on the right medallion. The right side of the slide has a banner with "1917 WORLD WAR I COMMEMORATIVE 1967", the right grip has a medallion with a doughboy surrounded by a list of the Allied nations of World War One with the word "THE GREAT WAR FOR CIVILIZATION". The left side of the slide has a scene with a squad of doughboys getting ready to ambush the Germans, the left panel has an eagle medallion surrounded by "1917 1918" and "WORLD WAR". There is a plaque beneath the left grip medallion that reads "2nd BATTLE of the MARNE", A display case is included that shows two doughboys on the front with the words "The 2nd BATTLE OF THE MARNE 'American Units Advanced 11 Miles in Three Weeks

Colt 1911 Meuse Argonne Commemorative Semi Auto Pistol

Lot #643 (Sale Order 642 of 699)

serial #4764-MA, 45 ACP, 5" barrel with an excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 99% original blue finish. The hardwood grips rate about excellent with a couple tiny spots of light flaking on the right panel and some light handling marks. The right side of the slide has a banner with "1917 WORLD WAR I COMMEMORATIVE 1967" and the right grip medallion has a doughboy surrounded by a list of Allied World War One nations over the words "THE GREAT WAR FOR CIVILIZATION". The left side of the slide has a scene of several doughboys charging a German bunker, the left grip Medallion has a U.S. eagle surrounded by "1917 1918 and "WORLD WAR". There is a plaque below the left grip medallion that reads "MEUSE ARGONNE". A display case is included that shows an American soldier crouching behind barbwire and the words "The Meuse-Argonne Offensive/The Climatic action which preceded the surrender of the German armies" and the back has a detailed synopsis of the battle. The box shows some handling marks and light scuffs. An excellent tribute to the men who helped bring the Great War to an end. (208676-6) {C&R}

Colt 1911 Belleau Wood Commemorative Semi Auto Pistol

Lot #644 (Sale Order 643 of 699)

serial #4764-BW, 45 ACP, 5" barrel with an excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 98-99% original blue with a light rub mark at the front right of frame and some minor oxidation in the right grip medallion. The hardwood grips rate excellent with a couple light handling marks. The right side of the slide has a banner with "1917 WORLD WAR I COMMEMORATIVE 1967" and the right grip medallion has a doughboy surrounded by a list of Allied World War one countries over the words "THE GREAT WAR FOR CIVILIZATION". The left side of the slide shows a group of Marines approaching a German position. The left grip panel has a U.S. eagle medallion surrounded by "1917 1918" and "WORLD WAR", there is a plaque underneath this that reads "BELLEAU WOOD". A display case is included that has an American machine gun crew with the words "THE BATTLE OF BELELAU WOOD '

Colt European Theater of Operations Commemorative 1911A1 Semi Auto Pistol

Lot #645 (Sale Order 644 of 699)

serial #4764ETO, 45 ACP, 5" barrel with an excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 99% nickel finish with a very light slide reassembly mark on the right side of frame. The smooth walnut grips rate excellent with a few very minor handling marks. The right side of the slide has the name of several American ETO battles and the left side of the slide has the words "WORLD WAR II COMMEMORATIVE/EUROPEAN THEATHER OF OPERATONS" surrounded by leaves. This pistol includes its display case that has a picture of the German surrender at Rheims with a list of several battles. The case shows scattered handling marks and a few light dings. Seven nickel plated dummy rounds of 45 ACP, a key for the case and a factory manual are all included. A fitting tribute to the American fighting men who stopped the Nazis. (208676-4) {C&R}

Colt Pacific Theater of Operations Commemorative 1911A1 Semi Auto Pistol

Lot #646 (Sale Order 645 of 699)

serial #4764PTO, 45 ACP, 5" barrel with an excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 99% original nickel with a light slide stop reassembly mark and a couple tiny specks of light oxidation. The walnut grips rate excellent with a few light handling marks. The right side of the slide has the words "WORLD WAR II COMMEMORATIVE/PACIFIC THEATHER OF OPERATIONS" surrounded by leaves and the left side has a list of several battles also surrounded by leaves. A bamboo style case is included that shows the Japanese surrender on the U.S.S. Missouri over a list of several battles and events. The case shows some handling marks and seven rounds of dummy nickel plated 45 ACP are included. A great tribute to the end of the Pacific War. (208676-2) {C&R}

U.S. Model 1879 Trapdoor Carbine by Springfield Armory

Lot #647 (Sale Order 646 of 699)

serial #124328, 45-70, 22" barrel with a very good bore that shows some moderate pitting and frosting but strong rifling. The metal surfaces are an overall dull gray patina with some small spots of oxidation on the triggerguard and scattered light oxidation staining. The walnut stock rates very good as-cleaned with the inspector' cartouche nearly gone, a faded circled "P" firing proof, a small crack behind the lockplate, a couple dings and a few handling marks. The carbine is equipped with a 1500 yard carbine rear sight. A very good example of a Trapdoor carbine overall. (208678-24) {ANTIQUE}

U.S. Model 1816 Percussion Rifled Musket with New Jersey Marking

Lot #648 (Sale Order 647 of 699)

.69 Cal, 42" barrel with an about very good bore that shows scattered oxidation and pitting but visible rifling. The metal surfaces are turning to a dull gray patina with a couple tool marks at rear left of barrel, some light band removal marks on barrel, some light pitting behind rear sight, some lightly cleaned pitting spots at front of barrel and scattered oxidation staining. The walnut stock rates very good plus with an older added varnish, a faint outline of a cartouche on the left side, a couple tiny cracks in the expected places, a couple small chips and scattered handling marks. This appears to be a "Type 1" conversion, the lockplate is an 1828 Wickham manufactured lock, the upper tang is dated 1861 and the rear of the barrel is marked "H&P". The left rear of the barrel is marked "N.J." indicating that this was one of the New Jersey contract muskets. A very good example of a Hewes & Phillips altered musket overall. (208613-3) {ANTIQUE}

German K98K Bolt Action Rifle by Berliner Lubecker

Lot #649 (Sale Order 648 of 699)

serial #9488f, 8mm Mauser, 24" barrel with a fair bore that shows scattered pitting and oxidation throughout much of its length but evident rifling. The metal surfaces of this duv 41 coded rifle retain 93% original blue with some light dings on the bands, some light pitting on the bolt body, light dings on triggerguard, scattered flaking to brown and fading to gray. The laminated stock rates very good as-cleaned with an older added varnish, a faint "(Eagle)/H" Heer marking on the right side of butt, two faint Waffenamts on right side of butt, a neatly repaired duffle cut between the barrel and rear sight, a few dings and handling marks. The magazine follower is unnumbered but all other parts including the handguard are matching to the receiver. A correct cleaning rod and a K98k style front sight hood are included with this rifle. A good example of an early Berliner Lubecker produced K98k bolt action rifle. (208596-2) {C&R}

Danish Police Marked Lahti M40 Semi Auto Pistol by Husqvarna

Lot #650 (Sale Order 649 of 699)

serial #68220, 9mm, 4 3/4" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 95% original blue with some silvering on the exposed edges, fading to gray on the frontstrap and backstrap. The checkered grips rate excellent with a couple tiny chips at the front of the left panel and a few handling marks. All visible serialized parts are matching and there is a Danish police marking that reads "Rplt. S 5520" on the right side of the frame. There is a Navy arms import mark on the front on the frame, a single magazine and an aftermarket black softcase are included. A nice example of these interesting Swedish made pistols. (208578-16) {C&R}

U.S. Model 1903 Bolt Action Rifle by Springfield Armory

Lot #651 (Sale Order 650 of 699)

serial #205420, 30-06, 24" 12-18 dated Avis barrel with an about very good bore that shows a few pits and some frosting but strong rifling. The metal surfaces retain 95% of a light gray arsenal parkerized finish with freckling and light fading on floorplate, some silvering on the front sight and barrel. The walnut stock rates very good retaining much of its armory oil finish with a crisp circled "P" firing proof, a crisp boxed "WES" cartouche, scattered dings and handling marks. As with all low numbered 1903 rifles this is sold as collectible only, no thought should be given to the loading or firing of this arm. A very good 1903 rifle that almost certainly saw use in the Great War prior to being arsenal refurbished. (208638-33) {C&R}

U.S. M1 Garand Rifle by Springfield Armory

Lot #652 (Sale Order 651 of 699)

serial #1735729, 30-06, 24" 6-67 dated Winchester barrel with a very good bore that shows some scattered frosting and a couple spots of light pitting. The metal surfaces retain 40% arsenal parkerized finish with a couple small spots of lightly cleaned oxidation on barrel, a couple areas of oxidation staining, silvering on barrel and gas cylinder and overall fading to gray. The walnut stock rates very good as-cleaned with a faint "SA/GAW" cartouche, a partially faded circled "P" firing proof, a small chip on the underside of the front handguard, a tight 5" crack on the handguard, scattered dings and handling marks. The parts are of mixed USGI manufacture and there is an Arlington Ordnance import mark on the barrel. The windage knob is stiff and the front handguard is a bit loose. A solid midwar Garand overall. (208596-28) {C&R}

German K98K Bolt Action Rifle by Mauser Oberndorf

Lot #653 (Sale Order 652 of 699)

serial #14448, 8mm Mauser, 24" barrel with a very good bore that shows scattered light pitting and frosting but strong rifling. The metal surfaces of this byf 44 coded rifle retain 50% original blue with scattered fading to gray and some light freckling. The laminated stock rates very good as-cleaned with an added varnish, a small abrasion on right rear of butt, scattered dings and handling marks. The magazine follower is mismatched, the cocking piece is electropenciled matching, the barrel, rear sight base, action screws, extractor, floorplate and safety are unnumbered. The bolt handle is matching but it lacks a Waffenamt and the other numbered parts are matching including the stock and handguard. A front sight hood and an in-the-white cleaning rod are included with this rifle. A very good example of a 1944 Mauser Oberndorf K98k. (208618-3) {C&R}

British No. 2 IV* Bolt Action Rifle by London Small Arms

Lot #654 (Sale Order 653 of 699)

serial #N29159, 22 LR, 25" barrel with a very good bore that has a few spots of light pitting but strong rifling. The metal surfaces of this 1916 dated rifle retain 90% arsenal blue with some freckling on the bands and scattered flaking to brown. The walnut stock rates about very good with the stock disc being filled in, a few armorer repairs to two cracks on the handguards, a further small armorer patch on the left side of forestock, a couple small chips, scattered light dings and handling marks. The bolt and nosecap are matching to the receiver and the other parts appear unnumbered. This rifle was converted from a standard MKIII SMLE to a rimfire trainer and the magazine follower and spring have been removed. The rifle features a Canadian rear sight that is marked with a Broad Arrow and a "C" marking. A canvas MKIII Enfield sling is included. A very fine example of these rimfire Enfield conversions. (208585-103) {C&R}

U.S. M1 Carbine by Inland Division

Lot #655 (Sale Order 654 of 699)

serial #874494, 30 Carbine, 18" 10-43 dated Inland barrel with a bright near excellent bore that shows perhaps a hint of frosting near muzzle. The metal surfaces show an arsenal parkerized finish that is drifting to a gray patina with silvering on the exposed edges and a light grind mark on the triggerguard. The M2 style stock rates very good with a white painted rack number on the right side of butt, the gun's serial number on the left side, the remnants of an old sticker at right rear of butt, a small chip at the rear of handguard, scattered dings and handling marks. The parts are of mixed USGI manufacture and there is a small import mark on the barrel. A green canvas GI style sling and a 15 round Underwood magazine are included. A solid little Carbine that should be a fun shooter. (208569-52) {C&R} [Calhoun L.H. Howard Collection]

U.S. Model 1866 Allin Conversion Rifle by Springfield Armory

Lot #656 (Sale Order 655 of 699)

50-70, 36 5/8" barrel with a good plus bore that shows scattered pitting and oxidation but evident rifling. The metal surfaces are an overall dull gray patina with some scattered oxidation staining and a couple spots of light pitting., The walnut stock rates very good as-refinished with an added varnish, a small crack behind the lockplate, a few chips in the cleaning rod channel, a small chip between the front band and nosecap on right side, a few dings and scattered handling marks. The lockplate is dated 1864 and the breechblock is dated 1866. A correct cleaning rod is included with this rifle. A solid example of these early U.S. breechloading rifles. (208613-9) {ANTIQUE}

Interesting VZ-24 Bolt Action Rifle by BRNO

Lot #657 (Sale Order 656 of 699)

serial #P51055, 8mm Mauser, 24" barrel with an excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this 1937 dated rifle retain 60% original blue with fading to brown throughout, some dings on the bands and scattered freckling specks. The walnut stock rates very good with an armory oil finish, the beginnings of a grain crack running between the two bands on handguard, a few dings and handling marks. The bolt and stock are both numbered matching to the receiver. The gun lacks Czech army acceptance stamps, it is known that many "P" prefix guns were ordered by both the Japanese and Chinese so it is probable that this gun was destined for one of these countries. An interesting VZ-24 that was most certainly intended for export. (208620-71) {C&R}

U.S. Model 1871 Army Rolling Block Rifle by Springfield Armory

Lot #658 (Sale Order 657 of 699)

50-70, 36" barrel with a very good bore that shows some scattered pitting. The action is a dull gray patina with some sparsely scattered pinprick pits and overall oxidation staining. The barrel and bands are a light gray patina with the rear band having some cleaned light pitting, overall further scattered light pitting and oxidation staining. The walnut stock rates about very good with an added varnish, a faded inspector's cartouche on the left side, a deep abrasion on the left side of the forend, a couple chips in cleaning rod channel, a few abrasions, some small chips around upper tang, scattered dings and handling marks. The upper tang screw exhibits chipping and the right side of the frame is dated 1872. A very good example of a Springfield made Rolling Block rifle. (208613-14) {ANTIQUE}

U.S. Model 1868 Trapdoor Rifle by Springfield Armory

Lot #659 (Sale Order 658 of 699)

serial #37900, 50-70, 32 1/2" barrel with a good bore that shows scattered pitting and oxidation but evident rifling. The buttplate, triggerguard, barrel and bands have been polished and are bright with scattered freckling and some light pitting. The lockplate, hammer and breechblock are a dull gray patina with some light pitting, scattered oxidation staining and traces of the original case colors. The walnut stock rates very good as-cleaned with an older added varnish, a repaired chip to the left of the upper tang, a couple small cracks, a few small chips, scattered dings and handling marks. The barrel is serialized matching to the frame, the lockplate is dated 1863 and the breechblock 1870. A very good example of these early American breechloading rifles. (208613-10) {ANTIQUE}

U.S. Model 1816 Percussion Musket by L. Pomeroy

Lot #660 (Sale Order 659 of 699)

.69 Cal, 42" barrel with an oxidized bore. The metal surfaces remain bright in places with some light tool marks at the left rear of barrel, moderate pitting on rear of barrel, some further scattered light pitting and oxidation staining. The walnut stock rates very good plus with an older added varnish, a strong inspection cartouche on the left side, a further partially faded inspection stamp on comb, a couple small chips, an abrasion in front of triggerguard, scattered dings and handling marks. Both the lockplate and upper tang are dated 1836, the barrel is marked "US/TW/(Circled)P". A fine example of a converted L. Pomeroy 1816 musket. (208606-2) {ANTIQUE}

German KAR 88 Bolt Action Carbine by CG Haenel

Lot #661 (Sale Order 660 of 699)

serial #7456d, 8mm Mauser, 17 1/2" barrel with a very good bore that shows some light frosting. The in-the-white receiver and bolt of this 1890 dated and "S" marked carbine remain partially bright with a couple spots of oxidation staining. The barrel and bands are drifting to a dull brown patina with generous traces of original blue with a couple light dents in the barrel jacket and some light freckling. The magazine and triggerguard retain 75% original blue with overall flaking to brown. The walnut stock rates very good with an added oil finish, a strong Imperial cartouche, a tight 1" crack behind the upper tang, scattered dings and handling marks. All visible parts are matching and there is a unit marking on the rear band that reads "16.D.5.110.". Overall a fine example of these early German repeating carbines. (208596-11) {ANTIQUE}

BSA Martini International MKII Falling Block Rifle

Lot #662 (Sale Order 661 of 699)

serial #UE7727X, 22 LR, 29" heavy barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 98% original blue with some light handling marks and a couple tiny spots of light freckling while the lever retains all of its vibrant case colors. The hardwood stock rates very good plus with a small 1/2" drying crack behind the left side of frame and a few handling marks. The rifle is equipped with two sight blocks on barrel, a Parker Hale PH25B rear sight and a Parker Hale PH1 front sight. A nice BSA Martini that likely shoots well. (208585-57) {MODERN}

U.S. Model 1903 Bolt Action Rifle by Springfield Armory

Lot #663 (Sale Order 662 of 699)

serial #139396, 30-06, 24" 11-42 dated Springfield barrel with a very good plus bore that shows some light frosting. The metal surfaces retain 97% arsenal parkerized finish with some light fading and silvering on the exposed edges. The walnut stock rates near excellent with an added oil finish, a strong circled "P", a faint arsenal rebuild mark on the left side and scattered handling marks. The parts appear to be mixed with some being of World War Two era Remington manufacture. As with all low numbered 1903 rifles this is sold as a collectible only and no thought should be given to the loading or firing of these arms. A fine example of a 1903 Springfield that likely had a long service life. (208596-12) {C&R}

U.S. Model 1903 Mark I Bolt Action Rifle by Springfield Armory

Lot #664 (Sale Order 663 of 699)

serial #1129261, 30-06, 6-44 dated High Standard barrel with a very good plus bore that shows minor frosting. The metal surfaces retain 95% arsenal parkerized finish with parkerized=over pitting throughout the floorplate, some light silvering and fading on the exposed edges. The walnut stock rates about very good with four armorer reinforcements on the handguard, a 4" spliced armorer repair on the right side the action, scattered dings and handling marks. The rear of the bolt handle is electropenciled numbered to the receiver and the right side of the butt is stamped numbered to the receiver both of which are indicative of Greek service. The parts appear to be mixed, with the stock being World War Two era and the bolt being the swept type. A very good example overall. (208596-15) {C&R}

U.S. Model 1903 Bolt Action Rifle by Rock Island Arsenal

Lot #665 (Sale Order 664 of 699)

serial #325476, 30-06, 24" 8-42 dated Springfield barrel with a very good plus bore that has a couple tiny pits. The metal surfaces are mostly a dull gray patina with some light oxidation staining on the rear sight base, some silvering on the exposed edges, traces of an arsenal parkerized finish and a copious amount of cosmoline in the action. The walnut stock rates very good with scattered dings and handling marks. The stock is numbered to the gun on the right side of the butt indicating that it was once used by the Greek military. The parts appear to be mostly of World War Two vintage with some being of Remington manufacture. A solid example of a Rock Island 1903 that may be a good shooter. (208596-25) {C&R}

U.S. Model 1917 Bolt Action Rifle by Winchester

Lot #666 (Sale Order 665 of 699)

serial #43182, 30-06, 26" 10-17 dated Winchester barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 95% arsenal parkerized finish with scattered light silvering and light fading. The walnut stock rates very good with an added varnish, a crisp boxed "RA-P" rebuild stamp, a putty repair on the left side behind rear band, scattered dings and handling marks. Interestingly the bolt is electropenciled matching to the receiver, it is marked "W" on the top surface of the handle but "E" on the bottom. The rear sight is of Winchester manufacture but the remaining parts appear to be mixed USGI manufacture. A fine example of a 1917 Enfield rifle overall. (208596-24) {C&R}

Remington Rolling Block New York National Guard Contract Rifle

Lot #667 (Sale Order 666 of 699)

50-70, 36" barrel with a very good plus bore that shows some scattered frosting and a few pits. The barrel and bands are a dull gray patina with oxidation staining throughout and a few dings from band removal. The action is a light gray patina with a few light dings and scattered oxidation staining. The walnut stock rates about very good with an older added oil finish, a couple faint inspector's cartouches on the left side, a strong "7/69" rack number on the right side, a few chips in the cleaning rod channel, a 4 1/2" hairline crack on the left side of butt, overall dings and handling marks. The patent markings on the upper tang are a bit faint and the buttplate is marked with a "66/G" rack number. A very good example of these American military rolling block rifles. (208613-13) {ANTIQUE}

U.S. Model 1871 Army Rolling Block Rifle by Springfield Armory

Lot #668 (Sale Order 667 of 699)

50-70, 36" barrel with a very good plus bore that shows a few spots of light pitting. The barrel retains 95% of a nicely restored blue finish with some silvering at muzzle and scattered freckling. The bands are a dull gray patina with some light pitting and oxidation staining. The action retains most of its professionally restored case colors with the eagle appearing a bit faint, some light freckling and light fading. The buttplate retains most of its restored case colors with rack number "46" on top, some oxidation and a couple areas turning gray. The blued action parts retain 90% restored blue with some finished-over pitting on the breech, scattered flaking to brown and light freckling. The walnut stock rates excellent as nicely refinished with some scattered light handling marks. The action is dated 1872 and the hammer appears to function well. A neatly restored Army Rolling Block that will make a great addition to any antique military collection. (208624-16) {ANTIQUE}

U.S. Model 1888 Trapdoor Rifle by Springfield Armory

Lot #669 (Sale Order 668 of 699)

serial #514008, 45-70, 32 5/8" barrel with a very good bore that shows scattered oxidation but strong rifling. The metal surfaces are mostly a dull brown patina with scattered oxidation stains, traces of original blue and case colors on the breechblock and upper tang. The walnut stock rates very good with an older added oil finish, a crisp "3L" marking on the right side of butt, a crisp 1891 dated inspection cartouche, a strong circled "P" firing proof, a small chip at the left front of stock, scattered dings and handling marks. The rifle is equipped with a correct "R" marked Buffington rear sight and the hammer appears to function well. A very good late model Trapdoor rifle. (208613-17) {ANTIQUE}

U.S. Model 1816 Percussion Musket by Springfield Armory

Lot #670 (Sale Order 669 of 699)

.69 Cal, 42" barrel with an oxidized bore. The metal surfaces remain bright in places with some band removal dings on barrel, some scattered pitting with the heaviest being at rear of barrel, and some oxidation staining. The walnut stock rates very good as-cleaned with an added varnish, a chipping area at toe, a few cracks near sideplate, a couple abrasions on toeline, scattered dings and handling marks. The lockplate is dated 1839, there is no discernable barrel date but the barrel is marked with a circled "P"/(Eagle)/V". The hammer will not always hold on half-cock and this will require mechanical attention. A solid percussion converted 1816 musket. (208606-1) {ANTIQUE}

U.S. Model 1903 Bolt Action Rifle by Springfield Armory

Lot #671 (Sale Order 670 of 699)

serial #325450, 30-06, 24" 11-42 dated Remington barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 90% arsenal parkerized finish with some staining on the receiver, a couple small spots of pitting on top of buttplate, and some fading on floorplate. The scant stock rates very good plus with an added oil finish, a few dings and handling marks. The parts appear to be mostly of World War Two era manufacture and an original 1942 dated Boyt M1907 sling is included. As with all low numbered 1903 rifles no thought should be given to the loading or firing of this arm. A very good example of a 1903 rifle that was rebuilt for use in World War Two. (208585-110) {C&R}

U.S. Model 1903 Bolt Action Rifle by Springfield Armory

Lot #672 (Sale Order 671 of 699)

serial #474678, 30-06, 24" 7-44 dated Springfield barrel with a very good plus bore showing perhaps some minor frosting. The metal surfaces retain 98% of a dark black arsenal parkerized finish with some scattered light silvering. The 1903A1 style stock rates good with an armory added dark oil finish, a 3 1/2" crack toward the front of the handguard, a pair of faint "P" firing proofs, scattered dings and handling marks. The back of the bolt handle is electropenciled numbered to a different gun, so this rifle likely saw service in Greece. As with all low numbered 1903 rifles no thought should be given to the loading or firing of this arm. A very good 1903 rifle that had a long service life. (208596-23) {C&R}

U.S. Model 1842 Percussion Musket by Harper's Ferry

Lot #673 (Sale Order 672 of 699)

.69 Cal, 42" smoothbore barrel with a moderately oxidized bore. The barrel appears to have been polished, it remains bright with a couple tool marks at rear left, some scattered small spots of oxidation and light pitting. The other parts remain bright in places with scattered oxidation, small spots of light pitting and freckling. The walnut stock rates good as cleaned long ago with an added varnish, a chip behind upper tang, a few cracks, a plug on the right side, a couple chips in the ramrod channel, scattered dings and handling marks. The lockplate is dated 1849 and the barrel is undated but marked with "V/P/(Eagle) proof on the left side. A correct ramrod is included with this musket. A solid example of a late U.S. smoothbore musket. (208613-4) {ANTIQUE}

Prussian Model 1809 Percussion Musket by Saarn

Lot #674 (Sale Order 673 of 699)

About .70 Cal, 41" barrel with an oxidized bore. The metal surfaces are a gray patina with overall oxidation staining and scattered areas of light pitting. The brass parts are a light-yellow color with scattered dings and oxidation stains. The hardwood stock rates very good plus as lightly cleaned with the initials "FW" on the right side of butt, a thin crack in front of the triggerguard, a few small chips in the ramrod channel, scattered handling marks and light dings. The barrel is dated 1827, it is also marked "1831 FW", the lower tang appears to be numbered "9C246". The sideplate is numbered "75", the rear band and rear of the lower tang are both marked with a small "20". An overall very good percussion converted Prussian musket. (208546-2) {ANTIQUE}

U.S. Model 1836 Percussion Pistol by A.H. Waters

Lot #675 (Sale Order 674 of 699)

.69 Cal, 9" barrel with an oxidized bore. The metal surfaces are an overall dull gray patina with a couple spots of light pitting and scattered oxidation staining. The walnut stock rates very good with an added oil finish, the faint outline of a cartouche on the left side, a couple small cracks in the expected places, a few dings and scattered handling marks. The lock is dated 1844, the barrel is marked "JH/P" and the hammer appears to function. A very good example of a percussion converted U.S. marital pistol. (208692- 12) {ANTIQUE}

Persian M98/29 Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #676 (Sale Order 675 of 699)

serial #C06499, 8mm Mauser, 29" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 90% arsenal blue with some light freckling on floorplate and scattered flaking to brown. The hardwood stock rates very good retaining much of its armory varnish with some flaking, scattered dings and handling marks. All serialized parts are matching and there is an import mark on the underside of the barrel. A very good example of these Persian Mauser rifles. (208657-36S20514) {C&R}

U.S. Model 1903 Bolt Action Rifle by Springfield Armory

Lot #677 (Sale Order 676 of 699)

serial #1327907, 30-06, 9-29 dated Springfield barrel with a good plus bore that has some pitting toward muzzle. The metal surfaces retain 93% arsenal parkerized finish with a couple small spots of light pitting on floorplate, some oxidation staining on the bolt, some oxidation on bandkeeper, and some light fading on the exposed edges. The walnut stock rates good plus with an added oil finish, a pair of crisp circled "P" firing proofs on the pistolgrip, a partially faded "SA DAL" cartouche on the left side of wrist, the initials "P.H.I" behind the upper tang, a 6" crack on handguard, a 2/3" crack behind upper tang, scattered dings and handling marks. The cocking piece is of Remington manufacture, the number "100" is lightly stamped on the right rear of receiver, the initials "M.E." are lightly stamped on the right rear of rear sight base. An original 1907 leather sling that shows scattered crackling and flaking and a correct 1903 front sight hood are both included with this rifle. A very good example of an interwar 1903 Springfield rifle overall. (208569-55) {C&R} [Calhoun L.H. Howard Collection]

Scarce Walther M43 Zinc Flare Pistol

Lot #678 (Sale Order 677 of 699)

serial #57611L, 25mm, 6" barrel with an excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 95-97% original phosphate with some scattered light spots of freckling, silvering, light scratches and fading. The grooved grips rate very good plus with a few light handling marks and a tiny chip at the front of the left panel. The barrel is matching to the frame, the left side of the frame is marked with a Walther banner and the right side with an "(Eagle)/359" Waffenamt. Mr. Brown notes that about 2,000 of this variation were made making it the lowest production variation of this flare gun. A canvas sling is included that shows scattered dirt staining. An interesting flare gun that will make a great addition to a military collection. (207884-4) {NON-GUN} [Craig Brown Collection]

Scarce Erma-Erfurt Rifled Flare Pistol

Lot #679 (Sale Order 678 of 699)

serial #4111, 25mm, 6 1/4" barrel with a very good bore that shows scattered oxidation. The metal surfaces retain 90% of the original black finish with some light pitting on the hammer, a couple pinprick pits on the lever, silvering on the exposed edges and scattered fading. The brown bakelite grips rate very good plus with some dirt staining and minor flattening points. There is an "(Eagle)/N" proof on the right side of both the barrel and frame, there is a "Z" marking on the left side of barrel and the left side of the frame is marked "ERMA-ERFURT". The barrel is numbered matching to the frame, these rifled flare guns were made for both flares and special grenades. An interesting flare gun that will make a welcome addition to any military collection. (207884-5) {NON-GUN} [Craig Brown Collection]

Inert German 60M Panzerfaust Anti-Tank Launcher

Lot #680 (Sale Order 679 of 699)

This lot consists of an inert original German 60m Panzerfaust. The Panzerfaust has a light tan-sand paint that may be later applied. There are a couple areas of light chipping on the left side, crackling on the rocket, some chipped metal on the lever, scattered flaking and oxidation staining. The markings and instruction label remain mostly intact and legible. The rocket is marked "291/mog/44", while the tube is marked "B6 VIII 43". A very neat item for the World War Two collector. (207884-11C) [Craig Brown Collection]

German 1934 Civil Helmet with Freikorps Sauerland Decal

Lot #681 (Sale Order 680 of 699)

This is a German 1934 Civil helmet with a apfelgrun paint. The exterior of the helmet shows some moderate to large dents, scattered light scratches, scuffs, flaking and oxidation. The interior has the same apfelgrun paint with scattered flaking, scuffing and oxidation. The interior of the helmet appears to be unmarked. The liner is loose and it rates fair overall with four of the ends being torn, scattered flaking and dust staining. There are the remnants of chinstraps present on each side of the liner with nearly all of the chinstrap gone. The left side of the helmet has a Freikorps Sauerland decal that shows some light flaking, discoloration and dirt staining. The Freikorps Sauerland were a Volksstrum unit that fought on the Western front in 1945. An interesting helmet that will make a great addition to any World War Two collection. (207879-440BH) [Craig Brown Collection]

German M43 Cap with Standschutzen Patch

Lot #682 (Sale Order 681 of 699)

This lot consists of a gray German M43 cap with a Sandschtuzen patch on the front. The cap shows some sweat staining on the inside of the visor and there are some scattered small spots of dirt staining on the exterior of the cap. The green interior appears unmarked and it shows some very light dust staining. The front of the cap has a Standschutzen eagle patch that shows some light dust staining. The Standschutzen Tyrol were Volksstrum units made up of ethnic Germans living in Italy. A neat cap that will make a great addition to any World War Two collection. (207884-27A) [Craig Brown Collection]

German M43 Cap

Lot #683 (Sale Order 682 of 699)

This lot consists of a gray German M43 cap with a Heer Eagle badge and an Edelweiss badge on the left side. The cap shows some dust staining and a couple small spots of light dirt staining. The black cotton interior appears unmarked, it has a couple tiny holes from a safety pin and some dust staining. The Heer eagle badge and Edelweiss show some scattered oxidation staining. A neat hat for the militaria collector. (207884-27B) [Craig Brown Collection]

German M43 Cap with Polizei Patch

Lot #684 (Sale Order 683 of 699)

This lot consists of a green German M43 cap with a Polizei patch on the front and an Edelweiss badge on the left side. The visor has a couple large dented areas, the cap has a small hole at the rear and some scattered dirt staining. The black cotton interior appears unmarked with a couple small holes from a safety pin and a small insect hole at the left rear. The patch is a bit loose at the top and shows a few small tears. The Edelweiss badge shows some scattered light flaking and some oxidation stain spots. Mr. Brown notes that this cap was for an Innsruck Standschutzen unit, those units sometimes equipped with Polizei-marked headgear. A neat cap for the World War Two collector. (207884-27C) [Craig Brown Collection]

German M43 Cap with Polizei Patch

Lot #685 (Sale Order 684 of 699)

This lot consists of a gray M43 cap with a Polizei patch on the front and an Edelweiss badge on the left side. The exterior of the cap shows scattered dirt staining, while the white interior shows scattered staining and holes. The interior is marked "56" over a faint maker's mark and with "III/2R.W." in red ink. The Standschutzen patch remains intact with some light dirt staining, while the Edelweiss shows scattered flaking and light oxidation. Desperate Measures shows Tyrolean Standschutzen unit with Polizei-marked helmets (pg. 35). A very good example of an interesting hat for the military collection. (207884-27D) [Craig Brown Collection]

Walther PP Waffenamt-Marked Semi-Auto Pistol

Lot #686 (Sale Order 685 of 699)

serial #358996p, 32 ACP, 3 7/8" barrel with a very good plus bore showing a little frosting throughout. The metal surfaces of this pistol retain about 60% original blue thinning throughout with operational and high edge wear, light freckling, a few small dings and handling marks. The trigger, magazine release and gripstraps are toning to plum overall. The left side frame and slide are marked with "(Eagle) / WaA358" Waffenamts and the right side frame and barrel with "(Eagle) / N" commercial proofs. The stamps remain quite crisp overall and the etched Walther markings on the left side of the slide are soft but entirely visible. The checkered Walther banner hardwood grips remain in very good condition with worn points, small dings and handling marks. The right side banner has smoothed to the point where "Walther" is no longer visible. The slide and frame are both matching and the pistol includes one original magazine with a replacement floorplate. Interestingly the floorplate is from a CZ-27. Overall a solid example for the military collector. (138050-542) {C&R}

Remington New Model Army Cartridge Conversion Revolver

Lot #687 (Sale Order 686 of 699)

serial #85394, 46 RF, 8" octagon barrel with a good plus bore showing strong rifling, frosting and light oxidation throughout. The metal surfaces of this factory conversion revolver have toned to mottled gunmetal gray overall with numerous patches of cleaned light pitting, tool marks and staining. The loading lever screw head has broken off and the rear of the barrel has been fitted with an added dovetailed rear notch sight which appears to be a period modification. Only the edges of the barrel markings are still visible but the Rollin White patent stamp on the cylinder is still very clear. The triggerguard is a lightly cleaned goldenrod overall with some darker patches of staining and crisp inspection stamps. The smooth walnut grips appear to be un-numbered but remain in very good condition as lightly cleaned long ago with a small crack at the base of the right panel along with a 1" crack turning to a chip at the top edge. The barrel and triggerguard are matching the frame along with a matching assembly number on the barrel and frame. Any assembly number that may have been present on the cylinder has worn away and the revolver still times and locks up quite well. A rather salty but honest example of a factory conversion Remington. (138315-169LTS519) {ANTIQUE }[Lewis T. Steadman Collection]

Remington Model 1875 Single Action Army Revolver

Lot #688 (Sale Order 687 of 699)

serial #7669, 44 Remington CF, 5 5/8" shortened barrel with a fair bore showing good rifling, frosting and moderate oxidation throughout. The metal surfaces of this revolver retain perhaps 35% nickel finish with the remainder worn to dull gray with scattered freckling and patches of pinprick pitting. The barrel has been rather crudely shortened and the front sight reattached and built up with added material. The base pin also appears to have been broken or shortened and the ejector rod head has been repaired. The barrel markings are still quite clear overall. The smooth walnut grips remain in very good condition as lightly cleaned. They are a little shy of the frame and have mostly worn finish with small dings and smoothed-over chips at the corners. The triggerguard is matching and the barrel, cylinder and grips appear to be all matching by assembly number "5". The lanyard has been filled in and the mechanism will require some mechanical attention as the cylinder stop does not engage and timing is poor, although half cock and full cock are still functional. A salty example of these revolvers that competed with the venerable Colt Single Action Army. (138315-165LTS515) {ANTIQUE} [Lewis T. Steadman Collection]

Smith & Wesson No. 2 Old Army Revolver

Lot #689 (Sale Order 688 of 699)

serial #1087, 32 RF, 6" ribbed octagon barrel with a fair bore showing strong rifling, frosting and moderate oxidation throughout. The metal surfaces of this revolver are mostly a mottled gray and gunmetal patina with a few flakes of original blue lurking about along with fine pinprick pitting, oxidation staining and a few small dings. The barrel markings are still quite clear, the cylinder markings are very faint and a number of the screw heads show some slot damage. The smooth rosewood grips remain in very good condition with some flattened areas at the edges worn smooth, a few small dings and tiny chips; the right panel is stamp-numbered to the gun and the left is un-numbered. Barrel-to-frame fit is just a little loose and the barrel and frame are matching by assembly number although any number on the cylinder has worn away. The mechanism functions very well with solid timing and lockup. A very honest example of these popular revolvers. (138315-228LS6-08) {ANTIQUE} [Lewis T. Steadman Collection]

Smith & Wesson No. 2 Old Army Revolver

Lot #690 (Sale Order 689 of 699)

serial #2733, 32 RF, 5" ribbed octagon barrel with a good bore showing strong rifling, frosting and some light oxidation. The metal surfaces of this revolver are mostly a mottled gray and gunmetal patina with scattered light pitting, freckling and a few flakes of original blue. The barrel markings are very clear, the cylinder markings are quite soft and a number of the screw heads show some slot damage. The smooth rosewood grips remain in very good condition as lightly cleaned with no finish remaining, smoothing of the edges, a few small dings and handling marks; the right panel is stamp-numbered to the gun and the left panel is un-numbered. Barrel-to-frame fit is just a little loose and the cylinder and barrel are matching the frame by assembly number. The gun functions well with strong timing and lockup although pulling the hammer back too far disengages the cylinder stop. An honest example overall. (138315-229LS6-09) {ANTIQUE} [Lewis T. Steadman Collection]

German Army-Marked Mauser HSC Semi-Auto Pistol

Lot #691 (Sale Order 690 of 699)

serial #732845, 32 ACP, 3 1/2" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this second variation Army pistol retain about 88% original bright blue with moderate high edge wear, some tiny pinprick pits at the muzzle, freckling on the gripstraps, small scratches and handling marks. The checkered walnut grips remain in about very good condition with worn points and finish, some scattered dings, dents and handling marks. The top forward corner of the left panel is slightly warped from the frame. The frame features a lanyard hole, the right side frame and slide are marked with "(Eagle) / N" proofs and the left side triggerguard is marked with the correct "(Eagle) / 655" Waffenamt. One magazine with a Mauser logo floorplate is included. A very good example of a fairly early Army-marked HSc. (138050-234) {C&R}

German Police-Marked Mauser HSC Semi-Auto Pistol

Lot #692 (Sale Order 691 of 699)

serial #777014, 32 ACP, 3 1/2" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this rather early police pistol retain about 97% original bright blue with some light high edge wear, a few scattered freckles, handling marks and spots on the frame starting to tone to plum-brown. The checkered walnut grips remain in excellent condition with some minor smoothing and light handling marks. The frame features a lanyard hole, the right side of the frame and slide are marked with crisp "(Eagle) / N" proofs and the left side triggerguard is marked with a clear "(Eagle) L" police stamp. One magazine with Mauser logo floorplate is included. Overall an excellent example of an early Nazi Police-marked pistol that would make a great addition to any collection. (138050-520) {C&R}

Smith & Wesson No. 1 First Issue Revolver

Lot #693 (Sale Order 692 of 699)

serial #7726, 22 RF, 3 3/16" ribbed octagon barrel with a fair bore showing oxidation throughout with evident rifling. The barrel and cylinder of this sixth type revolver have mostly toned to gunmetal and gray with some streaks of what appears to be some old lacquer scattered about the barrel. The cylinder and barrel show some patches of old lightly cleaned pitting, freckling and a few small dings. The barrel markings are still quite visible along with some faint remains on the cylinder. A number of the screws show some slot damage and the mainspring tension spring has backed out some. The hammer and trigger are mostly a smooth gray with a few small dings on the hammer. The brass frame is a nice pale goldenrod patina with some scattered small dings and minor staining. The smooth rosewood grips are both stamp-numbered to the gun and remain in near excellent condition retaining most of their original varnish with a little more wear on the right panel. There is a small ding and tiny crack below the escutcheon on the right panel as well. The mechanism still times well but lockup is a little spotty, barrel-to-frame fit shows a little play and the barrel and cylinder are matching the frame by assembly number. Overall a very good example of these early Smith & Wesson revolvers. (138315-216LS4-31) {ANTIQUE} [Lewis T. Steadman Collection]

Walther PP Semi-Auto Pistol

Lot #694 (Sale Order 693 of 699)

serial #185941P, 32 ACP, 3 7/8" barrel with a bright near excellent bore showing a bit of frosting. The metal surfaces of this Nazi era commercial pistol retain about 90% original blue with high edge wear, a few tiny spots of pinprick pitting at the high edges of the frame, freckling, gripstraps slightly toning to brown and handling marks. The black checkered plastic grips remain in near excellent condition with minor scuffs scattered about and some flakes of white paint on the left panel. The right side of the slide and chamber are marked with "(Eagle) / N" proofs and the slide is scratch-numbered to the frame. This pistol includes one original magazine and is a very nice example overall. (138050-546) {C&R}

Scarce Smith & Wesson No. 1 Third Issue Revolver

Lot #695 (Sale Order 694 of 699)

serial #51206, 22 RF, 2 11/16" barrel with an about good bore showing some oxidation but rather strong rifling throughout. This example features the scarcer 2 11/16" barrel with Smith & Wesson barrel markings correctly on the left side rather than the top strap. The metal surfaces retain about 88-90% original nickel finish with moderate flaking to oxidized brown around the breech and some further smaller flakes scattered about. A number of the screw heads show some slot damage and the left side barrel markings are still very crisp and clear. The smooth rosewood grips remain in near excellent condition retaining most of their original varnish with some scattered light flaking, small dings and handling marks. The right panel is stamp-numbered to the gun and the left is un-numbered. The barrel and frame are matching by assembly number and the cylinder is completely un-numbered. It is likely that the cylinder is a replacement as the wear on the cylinder face is not consistent with the rest of the revolver. Timing is still very solid and lockup just a tad loose. Frame-to-barrel fit is also very solid with just the slightest hint of play. A very nice example overall, rarely seen in this configuration. (138315-219LS5-30) {ANTIQUE} [Lewis T. Steadman Collection]

Winchester Model 43 Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #696 (Sale Order 695 of 699)

serial #41068A, 218 Bee, 24" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 96-97% original blue with some scattered freckling, light scratches, one or two spots thinning to silver and minor handling marks. The bolt handle is toning to a lightly freckled gray and the body remains mostly bright and is numbered to the gun. The smooth walnut pistolgrip stock remains in near excellent condition with a few spots of flaking varnish, small dings, tiny chips and minor handling marks. The stock is fitted with sling swivels and checkered steel buttplate. The rifle features its original factory sights, a Lyman 57A receiver sight that is missing the bridge with just the base present and a Weaver detachable side mount that holds a Weaver J2.5 scope with post &?crosshair reticle and rather poor optics. One magazine is included making for a very nice overall example. (138453-6) {C&R}

U.S. Model 1884 Trapdoor Carbine by Springfield Armory

Lot #697 (Sale Order 696 of 699)

serial #381624, 45-70, 22" barrel with a bright very good bore showing some spots of light pitting. The metal surfaces of the barrel are in-the-white and covered throughout with old dried preservative with some freckling and tiny spots of pinprick pitting underneath. The lock and breech show some remnants of what appears to be older reapplied blue but is also covered with old dried preservative. The upper tang has been cracked through at the screw. The straight grip walnut stock remains in about good overall condition as lightly refinished with a repaired 1 1/4" crack at the rear of the lockplate, a 2 3/4" repaired crack forward of lockplate, a repaired small chip at the toe, some further small dings, smoothed-over chips and handling marks. The rear of the comb is stamped with a still visible "11". The sling bar and ring are intact, the carbine is sighted with a C-stamped 1879-style rear sight, the breechblock is dated 1870 and the lockplate is marked only "1884 C". The lock is two position and remains crisp. A rather interesting example overall. (138514-52) {ANTIQUE}

Remington New Model Army Percussion Revolver

Lot #698 (Sale Order 697 of 699)

serial #15257, .44 cal, 8" octagon barrel with an about very good bore showing a few small pits throughout. The metal surfaces of this revolver retain about 90% older reapplied dull blue with some high edge wear, toning to brown, freckling and some scattered patches of light pitting under the finish. The brass triggerguard is a nice ochre patina with some light staining and freckling. The smooth walnut grips remain in about good overall condition with a 3/4" chip at the toe of the left panel, some further smaller chips around the edges, dings, dents and handling marks. There are remains of a cartouche still visible on the left panel and the barrel and triggerguard are matching the frame. The cylinder is numbered 15284 but also bears a stamped "29" on its face, which is repeated on the frame as well as written on both grip panels. There is also an old ink signature on the inside of the left panel but it is difficult to discern. Timing is still good but lockup needs mechanical attention as the cylinder stop does not engage properly. (138620-44) {ANTIQUE}

Walther PP Semi-Auto Pistol

Lot #699 (Sale Order 698 of 699)

serial #975385, 32 ACP, 3 7/8" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this pistol retain about 92% original blue with some high edge wear, a few spots flaked to silver and small specks of oxidation staining mostly on the left side of the slide, a few freckles and some areas toning to brownish plum under bright light. The safety and extractor retain some hints of fire temper blue flaking to silver along with some freckling on the safety. The black checkered hard rubber grips remain in very good plus condition with a few scuffs, small dings and handling marks. The slide is correctly scratch-numbered to the gun and the chamber, slide and barrel are marked with "(Crown) / N" proofs on the right side. Included is a single magazine with Walther banner at the bottom left side of the body. Overall a near excellent example of an early PP pistol. (138050-541) {C&R}

German Police-Marked Walther PPK Semi-Auto Pistol

Lot #700 (Sale Order 699 of 699)

serial #389424k, 32 ACP, 3 1/4" barrel with a bright near excellent bore showing a few spots of light frosting. The metal surfaces retain perhaps 88% original blue thinning and toning to plum throughout with some high edge wear, scattered freckling, scratches, some dings and scuffs at the muzzle and safety. All of the markings are crisp and visible, the right side of the slide, chamber and barrel are marked with "(Eagle) / N" proofs and the left side frame with a crisp "(Eagle) C" police stamp. This pistol wears a set of light brown checkered synthetic grips that remain in about very good condition with a thin 1/2" crack at the top of the backstrap, some small chips, warping of the forward edges and handling marks. One unmarked magazine with plain floorplate is included. An honest example of a Nazi police-marked PPK. (138050-217) {C&R}


Auction No. 117 - Session 1
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Auction No. 117 - Session 1
by Amoskeag Auction Company, Inc. Sat, Mar 24, 2018 9:00 AM Eastern This sale by Amoskeag Auction Company features over 600 lots of rare and historic firearms. View the entire catalog here.