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(N) SUPERB CONDITION COLT M16 MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). Lot #1001 (Sale Order 1 of 385) High condition specimen of the classic military configuration mid-80s M16 machine gun with bird cage flash hider, triangular hand guards, forward assist, "SAFE, SEMI, AUTO" selector, and sights which require either a cartridge point or tool to adjust. Receiver serial number is the only visible serial number. Marked on left side of receiver with Rampant Colt logo and simple designation "M16" together with typical Colt address. This configuration is as would be seen by military personnel throughout the 1980s and 1990s. Overall appearance and finish are extremely fine to near excellent. Outward appearance is extremely fine to near excellent with firing residue to magazine well, bolt and bore. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face is near excellent. A true classic Colt M16. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. JWK 2020-05-062 Barrel Length: 21 - 1/4" Caliber/Bore: 5.56mm FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: Colt Model: M16 Serial Number: 5096362
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(N) ATTRACTIVE WORLD WAR II AUTO ORDNANCE M1A1 THOMPSON MACHINE GUN WITH ACCESSORIES (CURIO & RELIC) Lot #1002 (Sale Order 2 of 385) Very attractive Auto Ordnance, Bridgeport manufactured Thompson M1A1 machine gun with crossed cannon proof on left side of receiver as well as “FJA” and “GEG” inspector’s markings. Thompson bullet logo forward of the sight and “S” manufacturer’s mark on underside of receiver forward of magazine well. Some softening to the top line of the left-hand receiver markings. Forend iron has added retention rivet just barely noticeable at the rear of the forend wood. Lower receiver number 545590 forward of handgrip. Lot includes one matte gray refinished Seymore 30 round magazine, Kerr sling, five lustrous finish 30 round magazines (2 SW Co, 2 US Cartridge Co, 1 Seymour), four new in wrapper 30 round magazines and one leather four cell magazine carrier. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent, gray green arsenal refinish on upper receiver with some thinning to gray patina at the high edges where it meets the receiver. Mechanics are crisp. Arsenal replaced near mint barrel has a beautiful dark blue finish and near excellent bright shiny bore. Bolt and bolt face extremely fine to near excellent. Mechanics are crisp and positive. Wood is extremely fine with light handling marks and a couple dings and bruises. This is a select fire machine gun. A wonderful attractive M1A1 for the discerning World War II collector. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS CURIO AND RELIC ELIGIBLE. JWK 2020-05-052 Accessories: 11 magazines, leather magazine pouch Barrel Length: 10 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: Auto Ordnance Model: M1A1 Thompson Serial Number: 531330
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(N) FABULOUS HECKLER AND KOCH HK 23E BELT FED .223 MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). Lot #1003 (Sale Order 3 of 385) Remanufactured from a HK 91 machine gun in .308 this gun is now a highly desirable belt fed .223 HK Model 23E with four position bullet logo trigger pack. No indication of this gun ever having been fired judging by the condition of the bolt, barrel feed shuttle. NFA registry indicates manufacturer as “Heckler and Koch”, with model “91” and caliber “308”. Registered receiver serial number visible on the flat of the receiver even with and mostly above the feed shuttle. Ambidextrous four position bullet-logo selector and unnumbered buttstock hardware. Notable feature of this gun is a quick-change barrel with bird cage flash hider. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near mint as remanufactured smooth gray and black hard-coat finish. Mechanics are crisp. Bore and bolt near excellent shiny and bright. Black composite furnishings near excellent. This is a select fire machine gun. A rare and absolutely fabulous modern belt-fed machine gun. Top quality build in top condition! THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. JWK 2020-05-059 Barrel Length: 18" Caliber/Bore: 5.56mm FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: All Tech Model: HK 23E Serial Number: A028094
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(D) MUSEUM LEVEL FANTASTIC CONDITION AMERICAN AND BRITISH MANUFACTURING COMPANY UNITED STATES NAVY M Lot #1004 (Sale Order 4 of 385) Absolutely fantastic American and British Manufacturing Company, Bridgeport, CT manufactured 37mm 1 Pounder gun on original U.S. wooden wheeled and steel mount. No rear sight present, but includes brass and wood shoulder rest, wood handle bore brush, wooden handle for trail socket, and contemporary plastic covered lanyard with wooden handle, and front sight numbered 428. Also includes 8 empty brass cartridge cases and 4 handloaded lead projectile cartridges within beautiful steel ammunition boxes. Attractive U.S. Navy markings with inspector’s proofs on brass trunnion collar, serial “477” which matches shoulder rest. Gun tube is dated 1903 with brass collar dated 1902 and this gun is registered with the BATF as a Destructive Device and subject to the provisions of the National Firearms Act. For those who might be unfamiliar with the transfer process required to take possession of this gun, please call Morphy’s for details and ask for “Information on how NFA transfers work”. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is simply outstanding in all respects, a real eye catcher, near excellent lustrous blue finish with just a couple spots where a tiny bit of pitting started and then was cleaned. Markings are crisp and clean as are lines. Brass furnishings retain a beautiful shine. Bronze furnishing of beautiful reproduction ammunition boxes are also near excellent, as is Navy blue gray restoration quality paint on steel portions of carriage. Wooden wheels are near excellent with steel tires having typical paint loss at contact points. Mechanics are fine. Bore is extremely fine with crisp rifling. Receiver chamber and breechblock extremely fine to near excellent. An absolutely striking and fabulous piece for the U.S. Navy and turn of the Century cannon collector well worth the wait of transfer. This is not a standard shippable item and will require third party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS A DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE. JWK 2020-05-029 This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made. Barrel Length: 58" Caliber/Bore: 37mm FFL Status: Destructive Device Manufacturer: American & British Mfg. Co. Model: U.S.N. 1903 Serial Number: 425
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(N) BEAUTIFUL HIGH CONDITION NORTH KOREAN FOLDING STOCK TYPE 58 (AK-47) MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERA Lot #1005 (Sale Order 5 of 385) Just beautiful condition folding stock Korean manufactured Type 58 Folding stock (AK-47 copy) machine gun. Visible matching numbers including forend, receiver, bolt, and mainspring guide rod. Clear Korean star within circle proof and model markings as well and serial number and original selector markings. Electronic registry is blank in the manufacturer’s block, however extremely close inspection indicates the receiver was saw-cut slightly rear of center of the magazine well and then painstakingly carefully re-welded together, only barely discernible, but looking inside the magazine well one can see it. Includes two brown Norinco marked 30 round magazines. The folding stock AK-47 style weapons regardless of maker are among the most sought after of the modern Vietnam era machine guns. The Korean folding stock model 58 is among the rarest and most sought after of all the variants and very, very few are in the United States as fully transferable guns. They are a piece of modern military history as well as great recreational machine guns at the range. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent deep lustrous refinish upon remanufacture. Beautiful clear markings on metal and wood parts, which are near excellent. Typical line where safety/selector rides on the receiver and perhaps a handling mark or two. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face is near excellent. This is a select fire machine gun. An absolutely superb specimen of its kind and stunningly attractive. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. JWK 2020-05-012 Accessories: Two magazines total Barrel Length: 16 - 1/4" Caliber/Bore: 7.62x39mm FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: North Korea Model: Type 58 Serial Number: 0254SLR
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(N) TRULY STELLAR AND SUPURB ORIGINAL COLT COMMERCIAL MODEL 1919 BROWNING AUTOMATIC RIFLE (B.A.R) MA Lot #1006 (Sale Order 6 of 385) Absolutely fabulous condition Colt commercial B.A.R. with correct C prefix serial number and beautiful commercial finish to both metal and wood, with added World War II flash hider with bearing surface for bipod. First style gas regulator, and "F A S" selector markings on this gun, which includes one smooth finish 20 round magazine. Stamped ink marking on left side of buttstock near buttplate which indicates this gun came from the Utah Prison System. Consignor collected for many years, and chose the retain this gun as the best condition specimen he had ever seen. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent original finish thinning a bit at the high edges, with typical takedown lines at detent pins and some very light handling marks to the wood and a couple dings with some checks lost to the checkered forend. Tiny sliver of wood not present on left side of buttstock where wood meets bottom of receiver which looks like it might be original vintage loss. Not noticeable until extremely close inspection. This is one very impressive condition B.A.R. Mechanics are crisp. Bore extremely fine, shiny and bright. Bolt face is extremely fine. Wood and composite furnishings exhibit typical albeit light handling marks and dings. This is a fabulous opportunity for both the advanced Colt, and B.A.R. collector. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS CURIO AND RELIC ELIGIBLE. JWK 2020-05-045 Accessories: Magazine Barrel Length: 24" Caliber/Bore: .30-06 Springfield FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1919 BAR Serial Number: C100335
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(N) ABSOLUTELY STELLAR CONDITION CRANSTON ARMS JOHNSON MODEL 1941 MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). Lot #1007 (Sale Order 7 of 385) Superb condition Johnson Model 1941 light machine gun with bipod and three magazines. Marked with patent dates and "JOHNSON AUTOMATICS" information on top of receiver above ejection port, and on right side of receiver "CRANSTON ARMS CO" within an inverted triangle. Bottom of magazine housing is marked "1-NE-41" indicating this was supplied in 1941 by New England Arms as a sub-contractor. Front of barrel is marked "30-06" and "41". Bolt is #C6099 (bolt numbers were never intended to match receiver numbers). Barrel reciprocating spring has good tension. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is exceptionally attractive, best this cataloger has ever seen, near excellent original gray-green finish with beautiful wood exhibiting very light handling marks. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face is extremely fine. Magazines also extremely fine. This is an interesting select fire machine gun which fires from the open bolt in full-auto and closed bolt in semi-auto. The Johnson 1941 light machine gun was issued and used in the Pacific theater by the Marine Corps during World War II. A wonderful piece of World War II history for the machine gun enthusiast, and in a high level of condition seldom encountered. Although electronic registry “blank” in the manufacturer’s block, the consignor states this is an Erb registered machine gun. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. JWK 2020-05-016 Accessories: Three magazines total Barrel Length: 22" Caliber/Bore: .30-06 Springfield FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: Johnson Automatics Model: Model 1941 Serial Number: 1902
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(N) HIGH CONDITION MARLIN ROCKWELL MODEL 1918 BROWNING AUTOMATIC RIFLE (B.A.R) MACHINE GUN (CURIO & Lot #1008 (Sale Order 8 of 385) Beautiful Marlin Rockwell World War I model 1918 Browning Automatic Rifle originally manufactured in February 1919 as indicated by the barrel date. This specimen escaped retrofit during World War II and still retains its original “straight can” type flash hider. First variation gas regulator and checkered forend are the other early features on this gun. Markings include flaming bomb proofs with “2-19” on the top of the barrel near the receiver with typical "F A S" selector markings. Typical Marlin-Rockwell receiver markings at top of receiver with serial number. No magazine present. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine to near excellent smooth original finish exclusive of the barrel with some thinning at the high edges with a bit of light pitting at the right side of the receiver forward and below of the ejector port with somewhat more loss of finish to the flash hider and gas regulator. Barrel markings have been intentionally slightly blemished in the past (probably somebody did not want obvious military markings on their gun) and barrel has a duller touched up, yet still attractive blue. The wood and composite furnishings exhibit light but typical handling marks and dings. Mechanics are fine. Bore has strong rifling but turning dark on both lands and in grooves. Bolt face is extremely fine. This is a select fire machine gun. A very fine looking specimen from the World War I era and no doubt will bring great pleasure to a discerning collector of classic machine guns! THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS CURIO AND RELIC ELIGIBLE. JWK 2020-05-046 Barrel Length: 24 - 1/4" Caliber/Bore: .30-06 Springfield FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: Marlin-Rockwell Model: 1918 Serial Number: 99999
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(N) LAFRANCE SPECIALTIES REGISTERED RECEIVER YUGOSLAVIAN M92 (AK 74U) MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABL Lot #1009 (Sale Order 9 of 385) Absolutely fantastic condition Yugoslavian version of the Russian AK-74U in 7.62x39mm as built on a fully transferable registered receiver by Tim LaFrance using a new original Yugo M92 parts kit. Selector is marked “U”, “R”, “J”. The parent model (AK-74U) was a refinement of the original AK-47 and AKM designs, and was fielded by the Soviet Russians in the mid-1970’s and copied and produced with permission in their satellite countries. This compact version was intended for use by troops for which space would be at a premium, and yet they still desired an effective weapon. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near mint. Metal and wood is near excellent as remanufactured. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt is near excellent. This is a select fire machine gun. A beautiful example in top condition for the modern Soviet era machine gun enthusiast. PROVENANCE: From the personal collection of noted NFA author and enthusiast Frank Iannamico. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. JWK 2020-05-065 Accessories: 1 Magazine Barrel Length: 12 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: 7.63x39mm FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: La France Specialties Model: AKML Serial Number: 304036
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(N) FINE ORIGINAL GENERAL MOTORS U.S. GUIDE LAMP MANUFACTURED M3 “GREASE GUN” MACHINE GUN (CURIO AND Lot #1010 (Sale Order 10 of 385) Very nice example of the M3 grease gun with cocking lever on the right side of receiver. Marked of left side of magazine housing “SUB-MACH GUN/CAL 45 M3”. Also marked “Guide” with the remainder obscured by the protected style magazine latch. Also marked on left side of magazine housing with arsenal crossed cannon proof mark and “US NO”. Telescoping shoulder loop deploys properly. Barrel bushing retention clip functions properly as does ejection port cover. Includes two 30 round magazines. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is about 85% black enamel paint coverage with the area around the muzzle worn to bare metal with numerous scratches to the finish on the barrel and receiver. Welding appears rather crude in some places but that’s the way these guns were made. Interior of receiver very clean. Bore is extremely fine, shiny and bright. Bolt face likewise extremely fine. Overall a really fine example of a much sought after American submachine gun. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS CURIO AND RELIC ELIGIBLE. JWK 2020-05-075 Accessories: Two magazines Barrel Length: 8" Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: General Motors Model: M3 "Grease Gun" Serial Number: 216068
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(N) VERY ATTRACTIVE CHINESE UNDER-FOLDING STOCK AKS-223 MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). Lot #1011 (Sale Order 11 of 385) Attractive Chinese AKS-223 as imported by “Kengs Firearm Speciality, Atlanta, GA" and is so marked on receiver forward of magazine well. Left side of receiver retains original Polytech manufacturer, model, caliber and “semi-auto” markings. Manufactured in 1985, the NFA registry shows the manufacturer of this gun as simply, “China” in E-file. Selector markings indicate “S”, and “F” with an added cut for fully automatic fire incidental to conversion by SWD to being a select-fire registered receiver machine gun. One 30-round magazine and one web sling is included with this machine gun. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent original lustrous blue finish. Wood furnishings also near excellent with typical bruising where the folding stock comes in contact with forearm. Magazine exhibits light speckling of old corrosion in places. Mechanics are fine. Bore is very good, shiny and bright with some slight pitting midway to the muzzle. Bolt extremely fine and matches receiver number as does action cover. A very popular design and model in .223 for the enthusiast who wants to shoot the same caliber out of their AK as their M-16 machine gun. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. JWK 2020-05-032 Accessories: One 30 round magazine Barrel Length: 16" Caliber/Bore: 5.56mm NATO FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: SWD Model: AKS-223 Serial Number: PF85000402
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(N) BEAUTIFUL ORIGINAL COLT M16A1 MACHINE GUN IN COMMANDO CONFIGURATION WITH SPARE UPPER ASSEMBLY (F Lot #1012 (Sale Order 12 of 385) High condition specimen of the compact Colt M16A1 machine gun with telescoping buttstock, forward assist and three position selector, "Safe, Semi, Auto". Consignor purchased new with original Colt upper with triangular handguards and carrying handle and also purchased an additional new Colt upper with flat top rail. Both uppers have 12 - 1/2" long barrels including flash hiders. Classic Colt logo and address with serial number on left side of receiver. Flip-up peep sight with early style windage adjustment requiring a cartridge point or tool on first upper. Murray Urbach modified the forward push-pin to make it easy to swap the uppers. Three 30 round magazines included (two Cooper, one Parsons) as well as the original manual. Overall appearance and finish is near excellent original finish on all metal parts with some light handling marks. Mechanics are crisp. A wonderful original Colt M16 package with two Colt uppers for the modern military machine gun enthusiast. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. JWK 2020-05-096 Accessories: 3 Magazines total and extra upper Barrel Length: 12 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .223 Remington FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: Colt Model: M16A1 Paperwork: Manual Serial Number: 9504855
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(N) H.T. ARMORY REGISTERED COLT AR-15 A2 SPORTER II (M-16) MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). Lot #1013 (Sale Order 13 of 385) This short and handy full auto AR-15 has telescoping buttstock and short barrel. Marked with standard Colt markings on left hand side of receiver, the selector markings “SAFE” & “FIRE” are factory, “AUTO” has been added in a larger font. Marked on front side of magazine well “HT ARMORY/SMYRNA GA”. This model has the forward assist on the right side of receiver and bayonet lug. One Colt 20-round magazine is included. PROVENANCE: From the NFA weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent original finish with some scuffs and loss of finish at high points. Receiver is very clean and has a light coat of oil. Handguards exhibit some handling wear. Mechanics are fine. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face is near excellent. Magazine is a dull metallic color having lost nearly all of its finish. This is a great little rifle in popular M-4 style configuration and is certain to be popular at any shooting event. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. JWK 2020-05-038 Accessories: 1 Magazine Barrel Length: 12 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .223 Remington FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: Colt Model: AR-15A2 Sporter Serial Number: SP308272
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(N) SCARCE M1 MODEL THOMPSON MACHINE GUN FROM WORLD WAR II ERA (CURIO AND RELIC). Lot #1014 (Sale Order 14 of 385) Fine refinished Auto Ordinance Bridgeport M1 Thompson with small “S” proof on bottom of receiver indicating Savage manufacture. Includes two 20 round (Colt 1920 patent, and Bridgeport), and two 30 round (U.S. Cartridge Co, and Seymore) magazines. Gun has typical right and left receiver markings with fixed peep sight, smooth unfinned barrel, and non-detachable buttstock. There were far fewer M1 model Thompson machine guns produced as opposed to M1A1 because the transition to the fixed firing pin bolt happened so rapidly. The less costly to produce M1A1 was approved and put into production as soon as was practicable. Although the traditional firing pin within the bolt of the M1 worked just fine, the fixed firing pin on the face of the M1A1 bolt proved less costly and time consuming to produce. Military crossed cannon proof and “GEC” inspector proofs still visible on left side of receiver. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent smooth blue refinish with some “softness” to the lettering incidental to the polishing preparation work. There is some heat discoloration and light pitting visible under the finish at the front of the receiver near the forend iron and barrel socket. Wood is in fine condition with some light handling marks. Stock has been lightly sanded and refinished and overall this gun presents just outstanding. Mechanics are crisp. Bore near excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face near excellent. The Thompson is universally held in high regard by both veterans, collectors, and recreational shooting enthusiasts. For Thompson collectors, the M1 Thompson is often the last model they need to complete their collections. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS CURIO AND RELIC ELIGIBLE. JWK 2020-05-006 Accessories: Three additional magazines Barrel Length: 10 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: Auto Ordnance Model: M1 Thompson Serial Number: 152151
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(N) REFINISHED STEYR MANUFACTURED GERMAN WORLD WAR II MP-40 MACHINE GUN (CURIO & RELIC). Lot #1015 (Sale Order 15 of 385) Steyr manufactured German mp-40 machine gun marked "bnz 43" on end cap with numerous Nazi proof marks throughout. Receiver tube, lower assembly, and trigger housing match. Otherwise parts are non-matching. Accessories include three original 32 round Nazi marked magazines. One is 1941 dated and the others 1943 dated. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish of gun is near excellent hot blue black refinish coverage over light pitting. Cocking handle safety knob more lustrous while the rest of the gun has a duller finish appearance. Magazines are good to very good with one of them (43 date) having original finish turning gray patina at the high edges. Bakelite and grips have typical light handling marks and remain quite attractive. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is extremely fine shiny and bright. Bolt face is extremely fine. This is a fully automatic only machine gun. An MP-40 which would be a good entry level machine gun for the World War II enthusiast to take to the range, and perfect for a Curio and Relic license holder. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS CURIO AND RELIC ELIGIBLE. JWK 2020-05-009 Accessories: Three magazines total Barrel Length: 10" Caliber/Bore: 9mm Para FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: Steyr Model: MP-40 Serial Number: 3259f
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(N) EXCEPTIONAL BRITISH LEWIS MODEL OF 1914 MACHINE GUN WITH PAN MAGAZINES IN ORIGINAL CANVAS CARRIE Lot #1016 (Sale Order 16 of 385) Beautiful condition Birmingham Small Arms Company manufactured Lewis model 1914 machine gun with seven original pan magazines, four 1918 vintage original canvas carriers, two spare barrels and original metal magazine carrying box with pan magazine loading/unloading tool. Anti-aircraft rear sight also included as seen in photos. The Lewis machine gun was the most preferred by either side during World War I. The Germans gladly employed them whenever they could capture enough ammunition to make the use of them worthwhile. They were lighter than the Maxim, and one did not need to worry about ammunition belts getting wet and unwieldy. This gun was part of a shipment imported from Ireland in 1959 by Interarm Co. and like most of the others encountered of this model has been renumbered from its original 5-digit number to an “A” prefix number which is the registration number with BATF. The original five digit number matches on the shroud, receiver, and receiver action cover assemblies. Bolt does not match. Includes clamp-on airplane front sight and clamp-on bipod. Buttstock assembly is from a Savage manufactured Lewis gun with patent dates on the buttplate. Typical markings on receiver action cover “Manufactured by” / “The Birmingham Small Arms Co LTD” / “ENGLAND” / “for” / “Armes Automatiques Lewis” / “BELGIUM” just forward of rear sight marked “Lewis Auto Gun” / “Mod.1914-Pat.” This gun also displays British proof marks on several parts with broad arrow. The cataloger wishes to express gratitude to Kenneth Smith Christmas for his research into the history of the shipment of these “A” prefix Lewis guns into the United States. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is extremely fine original finish with some thinning to gray patina, more pronounced at the high edges with some areas of brown patina. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is extremely fine, shiny and bright with good clean lands and grooves. Spare barrels exteriors have scattered brown patina with good bores. Bolt face is fine. Buttstock wood is extremely fine with some little dings, bruises, and light handling marks. Grip panels are very good with some dings, bruises and handling marks. Pan magazines are all 47 round British marked and about fine, with one having more finish loss and brown patina than the others. Canvas pouches all have 1918 vintage manufacturer’s ink marks inside one side flap. Metal magazine carrying box has good serviceable leather carrying handle, functional cover latch and vintage grime over original paint. One of the best Lewis gun ensembles to become available to the collectors market in over a decade! One needs only some .303 ammunition to have a great time at the range with this gun! From the estate of noted cartridge collector and World War II veteran William H. Woodin. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 or 4 AS CURIO AND RELIC ELIGIBLE. JWK 2020-05-057 Accessories: 7 Magazines, Magazine Box, 4 Magazine Pouches, 2 Extra Barrels, AA Sight Barrel Length: 28" Caliber/Bore: .303 British FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: Britain Model: Lewis Mk. I Serial Number: A186
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(N) MAGNIFICENT UNFIRED SPRINGFIELD ARMORY M1A-E2 CONVERTED TO M14 MACHINE GUN BY OZARK MOUNTAIN (FU Lot #1017 (Sale Order 17 of 385) Outstanding mint unfired condition Springfield Armory M1A-E2 machine gun complete with bipod marked "Bipod rifle M2", and three new in box 20 round magazines. The Springfield Armory M1A was produced in response to market demand for the US GI M-14 select fire machine gun. The M1A-E2 is a copy of the M-14 design and improves it with attached bipod, pistol grip wooden stock, and incorporates a fold down forward handgrip. Jim Edrington as the owner of Ozark Mountain Arsenal converted this gun to select-fire as an M-14 and so marked the receiver upon conversion. The M-14 was the successor to the M1 Garand and Browning Automatic Rifle within the American rifle squad, with the intention that any soldier issued it could be an automatic rifleman if needed. This gun utilizes the same rotating selector switch system as the GI M-14 to fire either semi-auto or full auto. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near mint with some slightly discernible marks to the wood where the bipod feet contact the wood when in the folded position. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is exceptional, shiny and bright. Wood is near mint. Consignor states he purchased this gun new and has never fired it. Forward thinking investors, don't miss this opportunity! THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. JWK 2020-05-072 Accessories: Three magazines in boxes Barrel Length: 22" Caliber/Bore: .308 Winchester FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: Ozark Mountain Arsenal Model: M14 Serial Number: 035509
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(N) HECKLER & KOCH HK 91 CONVERTED BY OZARK TO G3 MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). Lot #1018 (Sale Order 18 of 385) Desirable Ozark Mountain Arsenal registered Heckler & Koch Model 91 machine gun manufactured in 1982 according to proof mark “IC” on left side of magazine well. "Ozark" was the company name for Jim Edrington, who was a tireless tour-de-force and meticulous manufacturer. This is a registered receiver machine gun with a pinned front end three position selector, “S, E, F”. This gun includes three 20 round magazines. Ozark markings with “G3A3” on left side of receiver forward of magazine well. Features includes bird cage flash hider at muzzle, and carrying handle on this gun. Green web sling is also included. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine to near excellent matte refinish on metal parts with some slight loss of finish to high edges and where selector rotates. Composite parts near excellent. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant near excellent mirror bore. Bolt extremely fine. This is a select-fire machine gun. A very high quality and reliable .308 select fire machine gun. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. JWK 2020-05-036 Accessories: 3 Magazines total Barrel Length: 17 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .308 Winchester FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: HK Model: 91 Serial Number: A059192
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(N) HIGHLY DESIRABLE RAMO REGISTERED SIDEPLATE BROWNING MODEL 1919A6 MACHINE GUN ON ADAPTED LIGHTWEI Lot #1019 (Sale Order 19 of 385) Ramo Inc. registered Browning Model 1919A6 . 30 caliber machine gun with ”Elephant" logo manufacturer’s marking and address on right sideplate on an original U.S.G.I. parts set. Bolt is a .30-06 bolt. Cartridge stop present in feedway. Heavy duty bipod legs, shoulder extension with pistol grip, and carrying handle are present. Included with this lot is a lightweight “soft” mount with adapting hardware to accept this gun. A very comfortable and stable shooting platform. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine refinish upon remanufacture with some light handling marks. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is near excellent shiny and bright. Bolt is also near excellent. This is a full-auto only machine gun. Tripod is extremely fine, green painted finish with machined aluminum adapter blocks. Steel traverse rail turned brown. The Browning 1919A6 was an improvement over the 1919A4 achieving the goal of more expedient portable hasty stability and controllability. This gun is a great American classic and always one of the most popular and distinctive sounding guns at any range event. Seldom available in this configuration. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. JWK 2020-05-018 Accessories: Lightweight Soft Mount Tripod Barrel Length: 24" Caliber/Bore: .30-06 Springfield FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: Ramo Model: 1919A6 Serial Number: 600169
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(N) NEAR MINT GROUP INDUSTRIES HR 4332 UZI MACHINE GUN WITH FOLDING STOCK AND .22 CONVERSION KIT (FU Lot #1020 (Sale Order 20 of 385) Fabulous condition Group Industries Uzi with green furnishings and desirable accessories including a complete .22 long rifle conversion kit with two 25 round magazines, barrel, bolt, and recoil mainspring. Also included in this lot are six 25 round 9mm magazines in 2 green canvas “UZI” logo magazine pouches, and three 32 round 9mm magazines in a military web pouch. Additionally, there is an original 1988 vintage Group Industries advertising sheet and parts price list, as well as an original “UZI” logo heavy canvas carrying bag with magazine loader, one magazine clip, and nylon sling. The Group Industries receiver guns were the most durable UZI guns ever made. The left side of the receiver bears typical Group Industries markings and the right side only the serial number. This is a purpose-built as a machine gun from the factory, registered receiver machine gun. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent original factory matte blue-gray finish. Has been fired, but condition is fantastic. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is near excellent shiny and bright. Bolt face near excellent. This is a select fire machine gun. .22 conversion set also in extremely fine to near excellent condition with evidence of having been fired. An absolutely beautiful high condition gun, suitable for the most discerning collector/shooter. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. JWK 2020-05-091 Accessories: .22LR Conversion kit, 10 9mm Magazines, 2 .22LR Magazines, UZI soft case Barrel Length: 10" Caliber/Bore: 9mm Para FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: Group Industries Model: HR 4332 Paperwork: Group Industries Paperwork Serial Number: 100565
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(N) CLASSIC WORLD WAR II ERA SAVAGE MANUFACTURED 1928 A1 THOMPSON MACHINE GUN (PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE) Lot #1021 (Sale Order 21 of 385) Arsenal refinished Savage manufactured Thompson Model 1928 A1 with Rock Island Armory markings in addition to flaming bomb ordnance mark on left side of receiver. Also marked "P O L" on left side of receiver over chamber. Typical Auto Ordnance Bridgeport address on right side of receiver. Vertical forend grip is a replacement. Heavily hand checkered, repaired horizontal forend with sling swivel also included. Pistol grip and buttstock appear original with British style swing swivel fitted on left side of buttstock with screw holes visible also on left side. Right side of buttstock has brass oval affixed with brass screws with stamped number "697". It appears this is a property number and this brass oval was at one time on the opposite side. Buttplate has same yellow textile marker "C-9" and "12154". Lower assembly manufactured by Savage is "S-371142" does not match upper receiver serial number. Cutts compensator with Cutts address at top front only. 1928 internal parts. Buttstock has barely discernible anchor proof mark. One 30 round magazine is included. Overall appearance and finish very fine to extremely fine. Gray Parkerized refinished coverage over scattered pitting with one area of moderate pitting at Thompson bullet logo forward of rear sight. Wood furnishings have the occasional chip and ding with the pistol grip a much darker brown than either the forend or the butt. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is fine with shiny strong rifling. A nice representative example with Ordnance proof, arsenal rebuild markings and re-importation marking forward of magazine well. No doubt this would be a very durable and fun Thompson to bring to the range. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS TRANSFERABLE ONLY TO ACTIVE FFL/SOT DEALERS ON AN ATF FORM 3 BUT MAY BE RETAINED BY SOLE PROPRIETOR FFL/SOT HOLDERS WHEN THEY RELINQUISH THEIR LICENSES UPON BATF APPROVAL. JWK 2020-05-023 Accessories: 1 Magazine Barrel Length: 12 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: Savage Model: 1928A1 Thompson Serial Number: S368549
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(N) SCARCE EARLY 1938 BERLIN SUHLER-WAFFEN MG-34 MACHINE GUN WITH LAFETTE TRIPOD AND ACCESSORIES (PR Lot #1022 (Sale Order 22 of 385) Berlin Suhler Waffenfabrik (BSW) WaA4 Manufactured MG-34 machine gun with matching shroud, receiver and handgrip assembly with otherwise non-matching parts. Very nice bakelite buttstock serial number 3045b presents well on this gun. Very nice Nazi “dfb” (Gustloff) barrel in gun with one additional Isreali spare barrel in carrier. Bolt in gun is “dot” with hand scratched “bsw” visible, as is also scratched onto the feed tray. Likely the consignor marked these parts and he reports the gun runs well. One assault “drum” which snaps onto the feed tray, two steel ammo cans and five 50 round belt segments are included with this gun as well as a repainted original Nazi marked Lafette-34 tripod is dated 1939 on elevation gear and 1940 on top of mounting table. No bipod present. Noteworthy is that this guns handgrip assembly is early enough to have the screw at the bottom, and small spring hole at the front for the adjustable rate of fire parts. Some early MG-34 guns were equipped with these parts until they were deemed too problematic to maintain (not to mention time-consuming to produce and tune). Guns already so equipped had these parts removed and the later produced grip frame assemblies often encountered today do not have the provision for these parts. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is fine, with about 30% original finish thinning to a pleasing gray patina on shroud and receiver with over 90% dull finish on the flash hider. Top cover is very good, does not have Nazi proofs and bears two serial numbers. Otherwise with some thinning of original finish on the receiver turning to gray patina at the high edges. Buffer cup is a gray patina #6247a. Mechanics are crisp with a very nice, strong, smooth bolt movement when dry fired. Nazi bore is fine with bright shiny lands and getting dark in the grooves. Israeli barrel is chrome lined and near excellent. Tripod has attractive original green aluminum optic mounting block with near excellent repaint coverage. Relatively few pre-World War II MG34 guns made it back to the United States. Most were heavily used and/or otherwise lost during the Russian campaign. As an early specimen, this gun will stand out to the discerning German machine gun enthusiast. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS TRANSFERABLE ONLY TO ACTIVE FFL/SOT DEALERS ON AN ATF FORM 3 BUT MAY BE RETAINED BY SOLE PROPRIETOR FFL/SOT HOLDERS WHEN THEY RELINQUISH THEIR LICENSES UPON BATF APPROVAL. JWK 2020-05-070 Accessories: Lafette tripod, two ammo cans, 5 Belts, barrel in carrier Barrel Length: 24" Caliber/Bore: 8mm Masuer FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: Berlin Suhler-Werke Model: MG-34 Serial Number: 9998b
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(N) VERY FINE ORIGINAL GERMAN WORLD WAR I MG 08/15 MAXIM MACHINE GUN (CURIO AND RELIC). Lot #1023 (Sale Order 23 of 385) This Spandau manufactured 1918 dated Maxim 08/15 machine gun was a client amnesty registered DEWAT which has been reactivated by U.S. Armament Corp, Ephrata, PA and is so marked on the bottom of the receiver bottom plate just forward of the buttstock hardware. The reactivation was a straightforward repair of the lower feed arm of the feed block. Otherwise this is about as a nice and original World War I Maxim as one could hope to find. Visible numbers are matching including top cover, feed block, barrel, receiver, crosshead, charging handle, buttstock hardware, and buttstock. Lock, and fusee cover are non-matching. Original bipod present. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is fine original finish with about 20% original olive green paint water jacket. Water jacket has a couple light unobtrusive dings. Thumbpieces on water fill cap not present as is typical. One prong of steam exhaust fitting broken off. Buttstock slightly loose in socket. Mechanics are fine. Fusee cover has numerous dents and dings as one would expect from a Veteran machine gun. Wood is very fine with some small chips and dings. Bore is dark with strong rifling. Lock has been renumbered multiple times. The 08/15 Maxim was the German “light” machine gun of World War I and remained in service throughout the Weimar era of the 1920’s and 1930’s and remained in rear echelon service through the end of World War II. No World War I machine gun collection is complete without an example of a German Maxim, and these guns are great fun to shoot at the range as well. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS CURIO & RELIC ELIGIBLE. JWK 2020-05-085 Accessories: Bipod Barrel Length: 28" Caliber/Bore: 8mm Mauser FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: Spandau Model: 08/15 Serial Number: 1950a
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(N) FINE 1943 DATED WORLD WAR II GERMAN MG-34 MACHINE GUN (PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE). Lot #1024 (Sale Order 24 of 385) Very attractive and mostly matching German World War II MG34. Although NFA registry indicates “GROSSFUSS” as the manufacturer, this guns receiver, shroud, and handgrip assembly cup are all matching and were manufactured by Waffenwerke Brunn (dot) in 1943. WaA proofs confirm this, and correction to registry may be requested incidental to paper Form 3 transfer should the buyer desire this. Top cover also matches serial number and was indeed manufactured by Grossfuss (bpr). Buttstock cup and bakelite buttstock are serial 463i. Buffer cup is serial 6973f. Bipod is unnumbered, dfb 1943. Bolt is unnumbered. Barrel non-matching. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is very good, about 40% mostly thinning to a pleasing even gray patina with more finish remaining forward of the AA sight post, turning a brown patina in places. Actually presents a very nice “combat used” appearance. Firing residue at muzzle and within bore indicate that this has been a good running gun, and this cataloger knew the consignor and witnessed this gun firing at the range. Generally, if the shrouds match the receivers, and the wear patterns indicate it, the MG-34s run well. Mechanics are fine. Bore is dark with firing residue. This is a select-fire machine gun. A great example of the iconic class machined steel German belt fed machine gun from WW 2 ready to take to the range. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS TRANSFERABLE ONLY TO ACTIVE FFL/SOT DEALERS ON AN ATF FORM 3 BUT MAY BE RETAINED BY SOLE PROPRIETOR FFL/SOT HOLDERS WHEN THEY RELINQUISH THEIR LICENSES UPON BATF APPROVAL. JWK 2020-05-014 Barrel Length: 24 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: 8mm Mauser FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: Germany Model: MG-34 Serial Number: 2212c
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(N) EXCEPTIONALLY AMD HIGHLY DESIRABLE FOLDING STOCK STAINLESS STEEL RUGER KAC-556 MACHINE GUN WITH Lot #1025 (Sale Order 25 of 385) Outstanding and highly desirable stainless steel folding stock Ruger AC 556 with three position selector for semi-automatic, fully automatic, and three shot burst. Accessories include a Ceiner .22 LR conversion kit in its original plastic box which includes, chamber insert, sub-caliber bolt, op rod, and mainspring, aluminum adapter for gas piston, and one 30 round magazine. One original Ruger 30 round magazine, one Ruger 20 round magazine, and six Precision Mag Industries 30 round stainless steel magazines are included. The KAC 5.56 was originally designed for US Navy and the civilian market, and Ruger found an unexpectedly vibrant market for this model in France where law enforcement took to it readily in a non-military form. CONDITION: Overall appearance near excellent original stainless finish with some handling marks. Wood is also near excellent with some light handling marks. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face also near excellent. The Ruger AC 556K is nice light machine gun which fires readily available ammunition. Compact and effective, this handy little gun packs a significant punch. A very popular recreational machine gun. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. JWK 2020-05-090 Accessories: .22 Conversion kit, 6 stainless steel magazines, 1 blued magazine Barrel Length: 13" Caliber/Bore: .223 Remington FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: Ruger Model: AC-556 Serial Number: 19105118
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(N) SCARCE AND DESIRABLE HIGH CONDITION MARLIN ROCKWELL MODEL 1917 “DIGGER” MACHINE GUN WITH SIDE CO Lot #1026 (Sale Order 26 of 385) This is a fine high condition example of Marlin Rockwell’s further development and improvement of the earlier "digger" machine gun to make it more versatile and appropriate to specialized applications such as in the Navy, as well as on tanks and aircraft. The signature reciprocating arm under the barrel gas block has been replaced with an in-line gas piston system. I called this gun a “digger” in the title, but this is an intentional misnomer. Soldiers under field conditions immediately recognized this as an improvement which allowed the gun to be employed lower to the ground providing less of a target silhouette. Cooling fins on the barrel were also a welcome feature which enabled longer periods of sustained fire before “cooldown” breaks. This gun is marked on top of receiver as well as on non-matching barrel “MARLIN ARMS CORPORATION NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT CAL-30 U.S.A.”. Marked on upper trigger bar, “USN 7947”. Marlin Rockwell took over the manufacturing rights to the Colt Model 1914 digger from Colt in 1916, and began producing this improved design in 1917. The sliding door on the right side gives easier access to the action and is an immediate telltale sign of a Marlin digger. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is extremely fine deep lustrous blue finish thinning to gray patina at the high edges with a bit of pitting at the front lower right edge of the receiver plate and a bit of brown pitting on the barrel. Mechanics are crisp and positive. Bore is extremely fine, shiny and bright with strong rifling. Bolt face is extremely fine. Wood hand grip is extremely fine with light handling marks. This is a scarce model of a very popular machine gun design and will no doubt find a deserving place in the collection of a World War I enthusiast who wants to shoot their guns as well as display them. An extremely attractive and very “modern looking” for its day machine gun. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS CURIO AND RELIC ELIGIBLE. JWK 2020-05-083 Accessories: Tripod Barrel Length: 28" Caliber/Bore: .30-06 Springfield FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: Marlin Model: 1917 Paperwork: Marlin Model 1917 Handbook Serial Number: 7947
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(N) FINE PHOENIX ARMORY SIDEPLATE BROWNING MODEL 1919A4 MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). Lot #1027 (Sale Order 27 of 385) Attractive Model 1919A4 Browning air-cooled machine gun as manufactured by Phoenix Armory using USGI parts. Marked simply “PHX. ARM. INC. HOU TEX" on registered right sideplate. Includes cartridge stop and bolt marked “B147299 RIA”. Adjustable rear sight, no front sight. No tripod present. Hand grip is all-metal type with spring retaining clip at base. PROVENANCE: The Class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is near excellent with over 97% green parkerized refinish upon remanufacture with some evidence of pitting underneath the refinish. Bore has strong rifling, dark in grooves. Bolt face is excellent. This model is a mainstay of the Class III shooting community with abundant spare parts available and convertible to multiple calibers, this is certain to find a good home and provide many years of enjoyment. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. JWK 2020-05-076 Barrel Length: 25 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .30-06 Springfield FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: Phoenix Armory Model: 1919A4 Serial Number: 8611
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(N) FANTASTIC THIRD REICH MARKED MAUSER MODEL 1932 SCHNELLFEUER MACHINE GUN PISTOL (CURIO AND RELIC) Lot #1028 (Sale Order 28 of 385) Exceptionally attractive and rare Curio and Relic eligible fully transferable Mauser broomhandle Schnellfeuer Machine Pistol with Nazi Eagle firing proof on left side of chamber flat below crown over “U” proof. Otherwise typical Mauser markings and proofs with “N” and “R” selector switch. Right receiver panel has absolutely clear “WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER OBERNDORF A. NECKAR D.R.P.u.A.P.” One Mauser marked 20 round magazine is included. Although these pistols were manufactured and marketed primarily for police and government use, some of them found their way into service with German military forces as well. One is more likely to find this with the later manufactured specimens as this guns serial number indicates it is. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine to near excellent original finish with some slight scratches in places and just a little loss of finish at the muzzle and on the underside of the barrel and at the selector switch. Lettering of the markings is sharp and clear. Replacement wood grips extremely fine to near excellent with non-matching four-digit number visible on inside of one panel. Mechanics are fine. Bore is very fine with shiny rifling with frosting in the grooves. Bolt face is near excellent. This is a select fire machine gun. A wonderful find for the discerning German machine gun collector and broomhandle Mauser collector alike. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS CURIO AND RELIC ELIGIBLE. JWK 2020-05-102 Accessories: 1 Magazine total Barrel Length: 6 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: 7.63 mm Mauser FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: Mauser Model: 1932 Schnellfeuer Serial Number: 87573
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(N) FANTASTIC UNFIRED SPRINGFIELD ARMORY INC. REGISTERED FOLDING STOCK BERETTA BM-59 (M-14) MACHINE Lot #1029 (Sale Order 29 of 385) Fantastic unfired folding stock Beretta BM-59 machine gun with selector markings “S” and “A” on left side and marked P. BERETTA with address and serial number on top of rear receiver with abbreviated drawing numbers on top of bolt. Also marked on left side of receiver "SPRINGFIELD ARMORY". Features include muzzle brake, flip-up grenade launcher sight, folding bipod, and tubular steel folding stock. Includes twelve 20-round magazines and original owner’s manual in original Springfield armory marked box. Only receiver is externally serialized. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is unfired near mint to new in box original smooth dull blue-gray finish with exceptional condition wood. Close inspection reveals a cosmetic factory imperfection near the selector switch where the receiver took on a little light pitting prior to the factory blue process. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is fantastic, shiny and bright. Bolt face near excellent. This is a select fire machine gun. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. JWK 2020-05-089 Accessories: Box, 12 magazines, owner Barrel Length: 22" Caliber/Bore: 7.62x51mm NATO FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: Beretta Model: BM-59 Serial Number: X000096
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(N) EXTREMELY RARE ORIGINAL FULLY TRANSFERABLE AUSTEN MK II XP MACHINE GUN (CURIO AND RELIC). Lot #1030 (Sale Order 30 of 385) Extremely rare and very much sought after fully transferable Diecasters Ltd manufactured Austen MK II machine gun. Visible numbers are matching between bolt and receiver. The Austen is an Australian improvement on the Sten design which incorporates a folding stock and an enclosed telescoping mainspring after the manner of the German MP-40. Even the contours of the handgrips and grip panels closely resemble the MP-40. The addition of the forward vertical pistol grip undoubtedly was inspired by the American Thompson. Particularly noteworthy in the production of this gun was the use of diecasting to fabricate the magazine housing and top part of the magazine as well as end cap to expedite the manufacturing process. The resulting Austen (Australian Sten) machine gun is a very comfortable select-fire machine gun to shoot. Includes three 28 round original Austen magazines. This Mark II version incorporates flutes in the front of the main receiver housing to cool the barrel more effectively and a bayonet stud. It incorporates a brass flip-up rear peep sight graduated “100” and “200”. The shoulder loop retaining latch is a button at the rear of the receiver. ATF Registry shows simply "STEN” in the manufacture’s block with correct model information. If buyer desires correction/update to the registry can be requested upon paper form registration transfer. Manufacturer’s logo “DC” within a circle is on left side of receiver along with “Austen” “S.M.G.” “MK. II. XP.” Horizontal “Single” and “Auto” selector button in the side of the lower receiver reminiscent of the MP-44. Safety is in the same manner as the MP-40, a simple cut-out slot in the side of the receiver tube to hold the bolt back. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine original smooth blue finish on the barrel and receiver tube, with original dark and light green camouflage paint added overall excluding the barrel and grip panels. Magazine also incorporates this camouflage paint. This paint is flaking away exposing the metal beneath. Actually accentuates the “combat look” of this weapon. Grips extremely fine. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is extremely fine, shiny and bright. Bolt face is very extremely fine. This is a select fire machine gun. A wonderful combination of the ease of production of the Sten with good ideas borrowed from other successful designs. This is a select fire machine gun. An original condition incredibly rare and fine specimen as a transferable and Curio and Relic eligible gun. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS CURIO AND RELIC ELIGIBLE. JWK 2020-05-0054 Accessories: 3 Magazines total Barrel Length: 8" Caliber/Bore: 9mm Para FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: Australia Model: Austen MK II XP Serial Number: 6171
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(N) MINT UNFIRED COLT M16A2 MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). Lot #1031 (Sale Order 31 of 385) Absolutely stellar example of the compact M16A2 machine gun by Colt with telescoping buttstock, forward assist and three shot burst selector. Typical Colt logo and address on left side of receiver. Flip-up peep sight with early style windage adjustment requiring a cartridge point or tool. No magazine present. Receiver serial number is the only visible serial number. Barrel marked with typical "C MP 5.56 NATO 1/7". CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is mint, unfired with moisture absorbent paper tube in bore and black plastic muzzle cover. Mechanics are crisp. A super example of current compact firing platform used by the US Armed Forces worldwide. A great opportunity for the collector/investor. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. JWK 2020-05-061 Barrel Length: 15 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: 5.56mm FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: Colt Model: M16A2 Serial Number: 8002452
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(N) EXCEPTIONALLY ATTRACTIVE GERMAN MP-44 MACHINE GUN WITH SLING (CURIO AND RELIC). Lot #1032 (Sale Order 32 of 385) Extremely fine and attractive ERMA manufactured MP44. Visible numbers are matching exclusive of operating rod and bolt. Bolt is later type with cut-out for extractor. Nazi proof marks on numerous parts with "WaA" proofs as well. Underside of receiver eagle over "280" indicating ERMA manufacture along with "cos" indicating Mertzwerke, which was a sheet metal firm subcontractor. This weapon was manufactured in 1944 as is indicated on the left side of receiver. Barely discernible cartouche forward of rear sling slot on left side. Original leather sling and one 30 round Nazi marked Original “MP-44” magazine included as is an original “Sturmgewehr 44 (StG44)” Gebrauchsanleitung (Instructions for use) booklet dated Dec 1944. The MP44 series of weapons was the first assault rifle design which uses an intermediate cartridge; the 7.92x33mm cartridge was not so powerful as the 8x57mm full power rifle round but significantly more powerful than the 9mm Parabellum pistol round. This rifle was a highly effective improvement over the standard bolt action rifle because not only was it semi-automatic with a large magazine capacity but it also could provide automatic fire fulfilling a soldier's needs in many situations. The fact that the cartridge was smaller in length and in weight meant that the solders could carry more ammunition readily available. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent high quality and faithful refinish preserving excellent clear markings with the barely discernible occasional mark under the refinish. Right side of receiver forward of ejector port is marked “GERMANY” in tiny letters. Wood is very attractive, lightly sanded and refinished leaving the color as it would have looked upon manufacture. Action is very smooth. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face is also near excellent. Mechanics are crisp. This is a select fire machine gun. The MP44 was in an important historical development in the field of military weapons and the condition of this one makes it an outstanding opportunity for the World War II collector/investor. PROVENANCE: This weapon was at one time in the personal collection of noted firearms historian and author William Easterly. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS CURIO & RELIC ELIGIBLE. JWK 2020-05-087 Accessories: 1 Magazine, leather sling attached and Soldier Barrel Length: 16" Caliber/Bore: 8mm Kurz FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: Germany Model: MP44 Paperwork: Original MP44 manual Serial Number: 6514z
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(N) NEAR MINT URICH SIDEPLATE BROWNING M2 .50 CALIBER MACHINE GUN ON GROUND TRIPOD (FULLY TRANSFERAB Lot #1033 (Sale Order 33 of 385) Near mint condition R. W. Urich registered M2HB .50 caliber machine gun with composite spade handles and charging handle furnishings. Includes post-World War II modern ground tripod. Includes two stellite lined barrels total, one spare bolt. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent original smooth gray refinish upon remanufacture with only the slightest of handling marks. Tripod is extremely fine. Mechanics are crisp. Bores of both barrels are near excellent shiny and bright. Bolt is also near excellent. This is a full-automatic only machine gun. The Browning .50 caliber machine gun is always one of the most popular and distinctive sounding guns at any range event. It is one of the most classic and certainly one of the longest service-used firearms designs in the world today. This is a fabulous shooters package with the very best military barrels available which will far outlast standard World War II barrels. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. JWK 2020-05-074 This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made. Accessories: Tripod, traverse & elevation mechanism, two barrels total, extra bolt Barrel Length: 45" Caliber/Bore: .50 BMG FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: R.W. Urich Model: M2HB Serial Number: 5002
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(N) US MODEL 1928A1 THOMPSON MACHINE GUN BY AUTO-ORDNANCE, BRIDGEPORT (CURIO AND RELIC). Lot #1034 (Sale Order 34 of 385) A fine example of a 1928A1 Thompson with Auto Ordnance Bridgeport address and horizontal forend, no compensator, and fixed peep sight. The left-hand ear of the readily available cocking handle is broken off, which does not affect serviceability. Lower assembly serial number is S-388493. Accessories include one 20 round magazine marked “AUTO-ORDNANCE” and two 30 round magazines marked “US 30 CARTRIDGE CO.” CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is 95% as refinished. Upper has a smooth gray parkerized finish over fairly heavy pitting over all parts of the receiver. It appears that at one time there was a crack in the receiver to the rear of the ejection port which has been re-welded and finished over. Lower also retains over 95% of a black refinish over fairly heavy pitting. Wood has also been refinished and has some slight dings, nicks and handling marks. Bore is extremely fine shiny and bright. Bolt face is extremely fine. Magazines are near excellent and very clean. This will be an absolutely great gun to take to the range and shoot to your heart’s content. PROVENANCE: The Class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS CURIO AND RELIC ELIGIBLE. JWK 2020-05-072 Accessories: 2 Magazines Barrel Length: 10 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: Auto Ordnance Model: 1928A1 Thompson Serial Number: A0102114
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(N) ABSOLUTELY SUPERB HIGHLY SOUGHT QUALIFIED MANUFACTURING 3 POSITION AUTO SEAR PACK ON HOST SP-89 Lot #1035 (Sale Order 35 of 385) This is Heckler & Koch SP-89 professionally converted to MP-5 by Fleming Firearms and a copy of the original 1995 dated receipt (complete with “happy machine gun-toting chipmunks logo”) is included. Qualified Manufacturing registered 3 position FBI "pictogram" auto-sear pack, “tabbed” vented “jungle” handgrip assembly with added “flapper” magazine release on SP-89 "STERLING, VA" marked host gun. Front trigger pin is actual H & K pin to simulate “swing-down” trigger pack. MP-5 marked on top of receiver with “IK” proof indicating 1989 manufacture. Includes three original 30 round curved magazines and sling. Host gun serial number on top of receiver with sear serial number added to right side of receiver. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent original matte finish with near excellent composite furnishings. Magazines are near excellent. Mechanics are crisp. Bore near excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt near excellent. This is a select-fire machine gun. Just about as nice an MP-5 package as one could hope for with highly desirable, “move from host to host” auto sear pack. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. JWK 2020-05-098 Accessories: Sling and 3 magazines in total Barrel Length: 9" Caliber/Bore: 9mm Para FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: Heckler & Koch Model: SP-89 Paperwork: Manual Sear Serial Number: K310 Serial Number: 2114241
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(N) NEAR MINT CONDITION DYER MANUFACTURED HECKLER AND KOCH HK21 BELT FED MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFER Lot #1036 (Sale Order 36 of 385) Mint Fleming registered receiver machine gun which Terry Dyer has made into a HK-21 and test fired it. The consignor states he has “never chambered a round in the gun”. NFA registry indicates manufacturer as “Heckler and Koch”, but actual original registered machine gun manufacturer was Fleming Firearms according to consignor. Marked “HK 21” on top of receiver with serial number as well as having the serial number on the flat of the receiver above the feed shuttle. Three position selector marked “S,E,F” is numbered “081”, with unnumbered buttstock hardware. Three cardboard boxes containing fifteen belt segments are included with this lot. Special features of this gun include a heavy quick-change barrel. This is a registered receiver machine gun. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near mint as manufactured combination of smooth gray and black hard-coat finish. Mechanics are crisp. Bore and bolt near excellent. Dark olive green composite furnishings near excellent. This is a select fire machine gun. Absolutely tremendous gun for the machine gun enthusiast who desires the highest level of performance and quality. Just about impossible to improve on this belt fed firing platform. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. JWK 2020-05-058 Barrel Length: 17 - 11/16" Caliber/Bore: .308 Winchester FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: HK Model: 21 Serial Number: A049145
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(N) MAGNIFICENT ORIGINAL COLT MANUFACTURED BROWNING MODEL M2 WATER COOLED .50 CALIBER MACHINE (CURIO Lot #1037 (Sale Order 37 of 385) Beautiful Colt Model M2 Browning .50 caliber machine gun, complete with original water jacket filler caps and chains, and original wood furnishings. No accessories or tripod. This would be a wartime service gun. The water cooled .50 caliber guns were used through the World War II era, and are featured in popular World War II films, becoming extremely popular collector’s items. The Colt guns, such as this one, being the most desirable. Original Colt markings on right sideplate with assembly on spade handles. Internal parts appear to be original and of correct vintage. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine original smooth dull finish thinning at the high edges to a gray patina. Green paint on water jacket over 95% and chipping away in places to reveal the smooth blue finish underneath. Charging handle wood is fine with a little wear, chipping and bruising, but still very serviceable. Hard dark composite handles on spade grips are in extremely fine condition. Mechanics are crisp. Bore has strong rifling with some brightness to the lands, dark in the grooves. This is an exceedingly impressive display piece and anyone who has watched popular films about the attack on Pearl Harbor will recognize this iconic American machine gun. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS CURIO AND RELIC ELIGIBLE. JWK 2020-05-021 Barrel Length: 45" Caliber/Bore: .50 BMG FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: Colt Model: M2 Watercooled Serial Number: 2429
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(N) FABULOUS CONDITION COLT U.S. NAVY OVERSTAMP 1921/28 AC THOMPSON MACHINE GUN (CURIO & RELIC). Lot #1038 (Sale Order 38 of 385) Absolutely stunning original Colt U.S. Navy overstamp Thompson with Cutts compensator with matte finish and unnumbered 50 round “L” drum with New York, NY address. This is the first public offering of this gun to the collector community since its purchase by consignor from Robert Cox. Consignor stated that he was a regular at gun shows where Cox would set up “many” Thompson machine guns for sale. Over time, the consignor said he would purchase the very best condition specimen. If later, a better condition, even if only slightly, appeared, he would “trade-up”. This gun was the culmination of this practice. In addition to the typical Colt and Auto Ordnance markings on the sides of the receiver, and the added “U.S. NAVY” with overstamped “8” over the “1” in the model designation. Visible numbers are all matching. “JHB” inspection mark clearly visible to the rear of the ejection port on the right side of the receiver. Internal parts are original Colt bolt with 1928 actuator, spring and buffer. Stock retains anchor proofmark below attachment iron. One matte finish 50 round original “NEW YORK N.Y., U.S.A.” 1920 patent dates 50 round drum is included. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent deep lustrous blue original finish with only the slightest loss of finish here and there with a little speckling to the right of the patent dates. Charging handle slot just beautiful. Only when bolt is withdrawn can one see slight thinning to the finish underneath the cocking handle to the high edges and some scratches where the buttstock attaches to the lower assembly. Buttplate finish is slightly thinning to a pleasing gray patina at the heel and toe ends with ever better original blue finish toward the center. Mechanics are crisp and positive. Bolt near excellent. All three pieces of wood are exceptional with a rich brown color and very few light handling nicks. Drum magazine has a near excellent dull blue finish. This is a select fire machine gun. Without a doubt one of the very finest condition specimens available for private ownership. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS CURIO & RELIC ELIGIBLE. JWK 2020-05-053 Accessories: "L" Drum Magazine Barrel Length: 10.5" Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: Auto Ordnance (Colt) Model: 1921/28 Navy Overstamp Serial Number: 5935
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(N) FANTASTIC FULL AUTO BROOMHANDLE MAUSER MACHINE GUN PISTOL WITH 20 SHOT FIXED MAGAZINE (CURIO AND Lot #1039 (Sale Order 39 of 385) Exceptionally attractive Mauser broomhandle full-auto only (no selector switch) machine gun pistol with shoulder stock. Also included is a is a fine felt-lined canvas covered box which includes 10 vintage original stripper clips, 5 near mint stripper clips from “CMR International”, and 8 stripper clips which will not fit (These are for the CZ and often erroneously are advertised as fitting the Mauser). Also included is a C96 firing pin/recoil set, and oil flask, cleaning rod, and Galazan style wood handled screwdriver set. Right receiver panel of gun has familiar “WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER OBERNDORF A. NECKAR D.R.P.u.A.P.” with standard Mauser markings and crown over “U” proof on top and left side flats of barrel. No selector present on left side and instead in its place is a Mauser logo panel. The lower has clearly been professionally reworked so that is now presents as a 20-shot fixed magazine pistol. The person who did the work was an absolute master of their craft. Incoming registration form indicates “Mauser” as the manufacturer and “1930” as the model. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent as professionally reworked and refinished. This gun is absolutely gorgeous with faithfully reproduced lustrous blue and a few barely discernible marks under the finish. Right hand lightening panel exhibits a slightly different milling than the corresponding panel on the left side with perhaps a barely discernible letter “A”. Lettering of the markings is sharp and clear. Wood grips extremely fine to near excellent. Mechanics are fine. Bore is good with shiny lands pitted in the grooves. Bolt face is extremely fine. This is a full-auto only machine gun. No doubt there are many who have desired to find and own a full-auto 9mm Parabellum broomhandle Mauser. This is a rare opportunity indeed! THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS CURIO AND RELIC ELIGIBLE. JWK 2020-05-088 Accessories: Case, stripper clips, cleaning rod, oil bottle, screwdriver set. Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: 9mm Para FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: Mauser Model: 1930 Serial Number: 887405
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(N) EXCEPTIONAL CONDITION LATE WAR 1945 DATED C.G. HAENEL MANUFACTURED WORLD WAR II GERMAN MP-44 MAC Lot #1040 (Sale Order 40 of 385) Absolutely fantastic condition MP-44 marked “fxo” and eagle over “37” which indicates final assembly by C.G. Haenel. Serial number is actually 8876y with manufacture in 1945 as indicated by markings on left side of magazine well. Operating rod was manufactured by Steyr and has partially buffed original electro-penciled number and contemporary engraved “8876” on left side. Bolt with cutout for extractor is JP Sauer manufactured with C.G. Haenel final inspection proof with electro-penciled number “88 (difficult to discern remaining two numbers)”. Buttstock and hand grip assemblies serial numbers match receiver. Gas block was manufactured by “ce” which is J.P. Sauer with C.G. Haenel final proof. One original MP44 marked magazine is included. Scope rail is tack welded to the right side of the receiver as well as held by three screws from inside the receiver which were wound in, dressed off, and staked in the same manner as MG-34 ejector plates. It was common practice for sub-assemblies of these guns to be provided by sub-contractors with final assembly and final proof by one of the major firms. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is exceptionally fine near mint original gray phosphate finish with some slight loss of finish where lustrous finish buttstock hardware fits onto receiver. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt is extremely fine. Attractive original “fxo” marked laminated buttstock is later lower profile (5” heel to toe) style for vehicle rack storage and has a 1 ½” crack on right side running parallel to the bore line with a 4” scratch on the right side towards the toe. Noted authority John Cross examined this rifle closely and declared the finish to be original and the overall condition to be among the best of the late war specimens he has seen. A truly exceptionally fine example of the German assault rifle which pioneered the use of the intermediate sized cartridge. 1945 dated specimens are rarely encountered. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS CURIO AND RELIC ELIGIBLE. JWK 2020-05-051 Accessories: 1 magazine Barrel Length: 16 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: 8mm Kurz FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: C.G. Haenel Model: MP44 Serial Number: 8876Y
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(N) ATTRACTIVE ARSENAL REFINISHED RARE M1 MODEL THOMPSON MACHINE GUN FROM WORLD WAR II ERA (CURIO AN Lot #1041 (Sale Order 41 of 385) Fine refinished Auto Ordinance Bridgeport M1 Thompson with small “S” proof on bottom of matching lower receiver indicating Savage manufacture. Includes one 30 round Seymore magazine and original Kerr sling. Gun has typical right and left receiver markings with fixed peep sight, smooth unfinned barrel, and non-detachable buttstock. The M1 model Thompson machine gun was produced for only a short time before the less costly and less time consuming transition to the M1A1 with a fixed firing pin bolt. “GEC” and “FJA” inspector proofs still visible on left side of receiver with typical manufacturer’s address markings. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent grey green arsenal refinish over scattered light pitting on top if receiver, with a couple of small spots of somewhat more noticeable pitting right at the ejector port. Lettering is crisp and clear. Wood is in exceptionally fine condition and no doubt were arsenal replacements. This gun looks just phenomenal. Mechanics are crisp. Bore near excellent, shiny and bright, probably also a vintage arsenal replacement. Bolt face near excellent. This is just a tremendous opportunity for the dedicated Thompson collector. A scarce model to find, especially in this condition! THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS CURIO AND RELIC ELIGIBLE. JWK 2020-05-043 Accessories: Mag and Sling Barrel Length: 10" Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: Thompson Model: M1 Serial Number: 76051
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(N) EXCEPTIONALLY FINE CONDITION BERETTA MODEL 38A MACHINE GUN AMNESTY REGISTERED BY BARRY GOLDWATER Lot #1042 (Sale Order 42 of 385) This Beretta Model 38A machine gun is an interesting piece. It was amnesty registered by conservative Republican icon Barry Goldwater, who ran for President against Lyndon Johnson in the 1964 presidential election. A copy of the original unredacted amnesty registration form is included with this lot. Visible numbers are matching on barrel shroud, receiver, bolt, and stock. No manufacturer’s markings on top receiver tube, and barely discernible change to the sheen of the metal indicates they were professionally removed. Even looking very closely, one cannot discern loss of metal normally associated with post-War alteration. Two original 40 round magazines are included with this lot. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine to near excellent with partial refinish on top of receiver tube with some light scattered pitting, with a small area of grinding to the top of the shroud forward of the serial number and Italian crown proofmark. Other metal parts do not appear to be refinished. Charging handle block is a plum color indicating refinish. Unsanded original matching wood is magnificent, with handling marks and a small ding on right side near pistol grip, and a barely discernible 3” elliptical crack at wrist on right side starting just below the rear receiver cap. Stock is strong and completely serviceable, but this needed to be called out as this cataloger catalogs guns like I would like to be informed as if I were contemplating purchasing the gun. Magazines are fine, black refinished over light pitting. Bore near excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt is also near excellent. Mechanics are crisp. The Beretta machine guns of World War II are righteously considered the best of their era. Accurate, controllable, durable, and reliable. Select fire guns with two triggers, one for full-auto, and the other for semi-auto fire. Any machine gun enthusiast who has fired a Beretta 38A would like to shoot one again. This specimen combines all the positive of this model with direct linkage to a Republican political icon. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS CURIO AND RELIC ELIGIBLE. JWK 2020-05-011 Accessories: Two magazines total Barrel Length: 12 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: 9mm Para FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: Beretta Model: 38A Serial Number: G8205
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(N) HIGHLY SOUGHT ORIGINAL SAGINAW MANUFACTURED BROWNING MODEL 1919A4 MACHINE GUN ON TRIPOD (CURIO & Lot #1043 (Sale Order 43 of 385) Seldom encountered original Curio and Relic eligible Browning 1919A4 machine gun manufactured by Saginaw Steering Gear Div. General Motors Corporation and so marked on the right side of the receiver. Large capital initials, “AAS” and “AAD” added over the original crossed cannon proofmark, indicating arsenal rebuild. Incoming NFA transfer form indicates “Unknown” in the manufacturer’s block, and does not include an overall length. This can be corrected/updated upon outgoing paper form transfer. Unmarked top .30-06 bolt within receiver. Cartridge stop in feedway as well as an aftermarket clip-on trunnion shield. Accessories include an original 1943 dated tripod manufactured by Evans Prod Co. complete with traverse and elevation mechanism. Also included is a spare extractor still new in original packaging, green canvas M13 gun cover, and reprinted War Department Technical Manual TM 9-1205 dated 7 August 1944. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent gray refinish over light pitting with a noticeable area of weld underneath the finish on the left side of the receiver forward of the rear sight base. Mechanics are crisp and positive. Bore has strong bright lands, dark in the grooves. Bolt face is fine. Tripod is great parkerized refinish over light pitting and has likely been with the gun since they were paired with each other during World War II. This is a full-automatic only machine gun. If you have been looking for a World War II C&R Browning 1919A4 machine gun that likely saw combat use, you want to look seriously at this one, as they very seldom surface for sale. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS CURIO AND RELIC ELIGIBLE. JWK 2020-05-020 Accessories: Tripod, T & E, canvas gun sleeve, new in wrap extractor, manual Barrel Length: 24" Caliber/Bore: .30-06 Springfield FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: Saginaw Steering Gear Div. Model: 1919A4 Serial Number: 502723
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(N) BEAUTIFUL SPRINGFIELD ARMORY INC. REGISTERED BERETTA BM-59 (M-14) MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABL Lot #1044 (Sale Order 44 of 385) Beautiful high quality Beretta BM-59 Machine gun which is strikingly similar to the M-14. Marked P. BERETTA with address and serial number on top of rear receiver with abbreviated manufacturer and model markings on top of bolt. Also marked on left side of receiver "SPRINGFIELD ARMORY". Features include muzzle brake, flip-up grenade launcher sight, folding bipod and flip-up shoulder rest, recessed in a hard composite buttplate. Includes one 20 round magazine. Only receiver is externally serialized. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish extremely fine to near excellent original smooth dull blue finish with extremely fine wood which shows the occasional handling marks with a 2 - 1/2” long slight crack at center top of handguard (fixable). There is some brassing to the carrying handle finish as well. Mechanics are fine. Bore is extremely fine, shiny and bright. Bolt face extremely fine. This is a select fire machine gun. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. JWK 2020-05-30 Barrel Length: N/A Caliber/Bore: 7.62x51mm NATO FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: Beretta / Springfield Armory Model: BM-59 Serial Number: X000206
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(N) MARVELOUSLY ACCESSORIZED DLO REGISTERED SIDEPLATE BROWNING 1917A1 MACHINE GUN. Lot #1045 (Sale Order 45 of 385) The easily recognizable Browning Model 1917 and 1917A1 saw widespread service in combat during two of history's biggest conflicts, World War I and II. While the Model 1917 saw little combat usage due to its late arrival at the end of World World I, the updated Model 1917A1 saw much multi-role usage with infantry, armored fighting vehicles, combat aircraft, and naval vessels with the Allies during World War II, and continued to be used up into the Korean War. Phased out of US military usage in the 1960's due to the adoption of the substantially lighter M60 light machine gun, the Model 1917A1 remained in use by Third World countries well within the late 20th century. This example of the 1917A1's receiver was manufactured by DLO and reads "NO 309546 U.S. INSP. (Rock Island Arsenal ordnance stamp) F.K./ BROWNING MACHINE GUN/ U.S. CAL .30 M1917A1/ MANF'D BY ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL/ PATENT 1,621,476/ DOUGLAS L. OEFINGER STAMFORD CT U.S.A". Inspection stamp "F.K." indicating inspection by Assistant Foreman Frank Krack who worked for Rock Island Arsenal between 1941 and 1946. Early World War I 1917 rear sight with multiple aperture sight disk is present. The receiver and jacket have been professionally restored in a green parkerized finish. Rear sight appears to have been reblued during its period of use. This 1917A1 is complete with an absolutely outstanding assortment of accessories that include a carrying case, restored 1917A1 tripod and cradle, two replacement barrels, extra barrel extension, U.S. GI ordnance tool box, one Argentine belt loader, one contemporary belt loader, four ammo cans, 16 cloth ammo belts, field manual, a 27" x 38" reproduction print of Norman Rockwell's "Lets Give Him Enough and on Time" World War II poster, three books "Browning Machine Gun Shop Manual" and "Hard Rain" by Frank Iannamico as well as "The Browning Machine Gun, Volume II" by Dolf L. Goldsmith, and a plethora of other parts and accessories to accompany this specimen. CONDITION: Metal components retain 90%+ of their reapplied parkerized finish, showing minimal wear and handling to the finish. Brass components retain a pleasing brown patina. Bore is bright and clean, showing strong rifling throughout. Tripod and cradle retain most of their reapplied paint, showing small concentrated areas of wear to the paint. Overall, this a fine example of the Model 1917A1 machine gun that's variants served the U.S. military through both World Wars and that, with all the additional parts, components, and accessories, is sure to keep one firing at the range! THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. MLW Accessories: Large assortment of accessories Barrel Length: 24" Caliber/Bore: .30-06 Springfield FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: DLO Model: 1917A1 Serial Number: 309546
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(N) SCARCE AND FUN TO SHOOT LOW SERIAL NUMBER MARLIN MANUFACTURED “DIGGER” MACHINE GUN ON ORIGINAL T Lot #1046 (Sale Order 46 of 385) This early Marlin "potato digger" comes on a brass tripod with World War II era mounting nut. Marked on top of receiver as well as on matching barrel “MARLIN ARMS CORPORATION NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT CAL-30 U.S.A.”. Parts appear to be matching throughout. Marlin Rockwell took over the manufacturing rights to the Colt Model 1914 "digger" from Colt in 1916, and began producing this improved design in 1917. The sliding door on the right side which gives easier access to the action is an immediate telltale sign of a Marlin digger. PROVENANCE: The Class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is very good with about 50% coverage mostly on the barrel and top of receiver with thinning of finish a pleasing gray and brown patina on both sides of the receiver. Wooden hand grip has some very light dings and remains attractive. Tripod retains 90% of its dark green paint on steel metal surfaces with the remainder retaining about 60% coverage with handsome bare brass otherwise revealed. Wooden hardware is complete and serviceable with no cracks and retains about 5% of its green paint. Mechanics are fine and action is very smooth on this digger with a clean gas port. Bore is extremely fine, shiny and bright with strong rifling. Bolt face is extremely fine. The digger is a lot of fun to shoot and this specimen would be a great addition to the collection of a World War I enthusiast who wants to shoot their guns as well as display them. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS CURIO AND RELIC ELIGIBLE. JWK 2020-05-080 This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made. Accessories: Tripod Barrel Length: 28" Caliber/Bore: .30-06 Springfield FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: Marlin Model: 1897 Serial Number: 348
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(N) INTERESTING “U.S.” MANUFACTURED BROWNING 1917A1 WATER COOLED MACHINE GUN WITH TRIPOD (FULLY TRAN Lot #1047 (Sale Order 47 of 385) Manufacturer’s block on incoming Form 3 indicates simply, “US”, and BATF researching back to the early 1970’s indicates this is consistent with their records. This 1917A1 Browning water cooled machine gun is hand stamped on right sideplate below feedway, “NO (serial number)” “BROWNING MACHINE GUN”, "U S CAL 30 M1917A1”, “MFG BY ROCK ISLAND”. Otherwise top of bronze trunnion exhibits the only other markings, letters “T” and “D”. Rear sight is graduated in yards and marked “M2”. Rear sight traverse screw is a 2 - 1/2” long replacement which does not move sight back and forth, which can be moved by hand. Steel chain and drain hardware without cork present at end cap as is drain cap without fiber thumbpiece. None of this affects serviceability. Filler cap at rear of water jacket in good condition with thumbpiece and retention chain. Included with this lot is a Colt commercial tripod complete with original brass identification plate #149, and two green cloth belts (one is World War II 250 round, the other a shorter brass grommet post-War belt. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is a fine smooth dull gray refinish thinning to gray patina at high edges with visible tool marks underneath the finish below the sideplate markings at the trunnion pin. One can see three discolored round spots on the right sideplate to the rear of the charging handle also. Rear sight spring not serviceable and ladder moves up and down freely. Water jacket has no dents and is also a smooth gray finish with some scratches and handling marks. Bronze trunnion a pleasing dark patina. Mechanics are crisp and positive. Bore is extremely fine, shiny and bright. Bolt is a gray patina with scattered brown patina. Bakelite grips extremely fine with chip out of bottom left panel (not uncommon). Tripod is fine original green paint with over 90% coverage. Belts very good and serviceable. A very nice Browning 1917A1 machine gun. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. JWK 2020-05-019 Accessories: Tripod, two cloth belts Barrel Length: 20" Caliber/Bore: .30-06 Springfield FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: Rock Island Armory Model: 1917A1 Serial Number: 315336
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(N) VERY POPULAR WORLD WAR II ITALIAN BERETTA MODEL 38/42 MACHINE GUN WITH FLUTED BARREL (CURIO AND Lot #1048 (Sale Order 48 of 385) This is an earlier and popular version of the Beretta 38/42 as manufactured for Italian forces during World War II. Visible numbers are matching. Marked on top of receiver “M.P. “BERETTA” Mod. 38/42-Cal.9". This example has flutes cut in the barrel with compensator cuts in top of barrel to counteract muzzle climb. Rear trigger guard screw retaining screw is not present. One original magazine included. The Beretta 38/42 utilizes two triggers, one for semi-auto fire and the other for full-auto fire. It is light, yet steady and ergonomic to hold, and relatively easy to clean. Anybody who has spent any time shooting this model will attest it being an excellent machine gun. So good, that German World War II forces took them into their inventory, and generally preferred them to their own designs. When this specimen was registered, it was erroneously registered with the serial number "1753" compared to it's correct serial number of "1758", due to the "8" being lightly struck on the left hand side. This can be corrected upon transfer using a paper transfer form. PROVENANCE: The Class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is very good with about 70% smooth military finish thinning to a gray patina with some spots of old cleaned slight pitting. Buttstock has personalized initials on left side above triggers with numerous dings and handling marks. Bore is shiny and bright with some slight frosting. Bolt face is very good. Overall a very handsome gun with what wear there is being from normal use. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS CURIO AND RELIC ELIGIBLE. JWK 2020-05-094 Barrel Length: 9" Caliber/Bore: 9mm Para FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: Beretta Model: MAB 38/42 Serial Number: 1758
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(N) NEW ENGLAND SMALL ARMS 1918A2 BAR MACHINE GUN (PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE). Lot #1049 (Sale Order 49 of 385) This is a New England Small Arms manufactured Model 1918A2 B.A.R. with U.S. Arsenal Flaming bomb proofs on barrel and crossed cannon proofs on receiver. Double stamped (very unusual) NE (New England) and 9-43 date on top of barrel. This weapon has an original bipod, carrying handle, smooth wooden forend, and hard composite buttstock. Third style (easiest to use) gas port regulator. It includes eight original 20 round magazines in an original World War II (1942 marked) waist belt. Various parts are marked “NE” for New England Arms. Top of receiver has typical New England Small Arms manufacturer’s markings with added “BOL” initials just below crossed cannon proof. Tiny barely legible “American” importer mark on left side of receiver near buttstock. The BAR was an important component of portable firepower within the American infantry squad during World War II and was highly effective when engaging the enemy. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is fine grey-green smooth dull arsenal refinish thinning to a gray patina with a little bit of pitting on the charging handle. Action is smooth when operated by hand. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is extremely fine, shiny & bright. Bolt face is extremely fine. Stock has some light handling marks and added blue, white and mustard colored paint at the knob of the pistol grip. Magazine finish is consistent with the rest of the weapon. The Browning automatic rifle is one of the most popular machine guns out on the range, and one will no doubt bring a lot of enjoyment to the new owner. A fine World War II collectible firearm for the FFL/SOT holding machine gun enthusiast. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS TRANSFERABLE ONLY TO ACTIVE FFL/SOT DEALERS ON AN ATF FORM 3 BUT MAY BE RETAINED BY SOLE PROPRIETOR FFL/SOT HOLDERS WHEN THEY RELINQUISH THEIR LICENSES UPON BATF APPROVAL. JWK 2020-05-013 Accessories: 12 magazines in a bandolier Barrel Length: 24" Caliber/Bore: .30-06 Springfield FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: New England Small Arms Model: 1918A2 Serial Number: 523453
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(N) DESIRABLE AND HIGHLY EFFECTIVE HECKLER & KOCH MODEL 53 MACHINE GUN (PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE). Lot #1050 (Sale Order 50 of 385) Police department acquired Heckler & Koch Model 53 machine gun with one original 30 round magazine and green web sling. Many police departments and other discerning agencies acquired and issued these highly effective, high quality manufactured machine guns in the in the early 1980’s. Combining the very effective 5.56 NATO cartridge in a package nearly the same size as the 9mm Heckler & Koch MP5 allows for greater firepower and lethal range. Proof mark “ID” indicates 1983 manufacture. Serial number on left side of magazine well with three position selector “O, 1, 25”. Configuration can be easily changed (variety of ambidextrous pictograph lowers and both folding and telescoping stocks can be installed) as this is a factory machine gun. As a pre-86 dealer sample, this gun can be retained privately when an active FFL/SOT dealer in a "sole proprietor" status relinquishes their license, subject to any state and local restrictions, and upon BATF approval. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine to near excellent black hard coat original finish with some slight loss of finish to the high edges. Forward sling ring has lost finish to expose bare metal. Composite furnishings of buttstock and pistol grip near excellent. Handguards show some light handling marks with a noticeable 1/4” mark on right side. Magazine appears to be new as is sling. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt very fine. Mechanics are crisp. This is a select fire machine gun. Really nice firearm that appears only to have been test fired at most! THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS TRANSFERABLE AS A PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE ONLY TO ACTIVE CURRENT FFL/SOT DEALERS ON AN ATF FORM 3 ONLY. JWK 2020-05-026 Accessories: Mag, sling Barrel Length: 10" Caliber/Bore: .223 Remington FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: H&K Model: 53 Serial Number: C111341
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(D) HIGH CONDITION FINNISH LAHTI 20MM ANTI-TANK RIFLE (DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE)(CURIO AND RELIC). Lot #1051 (Sale Order 51 of 385) Extremely fine Finnish Lahti marked with typical “20 PST. Kiv. /39” with VKT Logo on left side of receiver and serial number. Boldly engraved “SA” marking to left of serial number. Barrel is serial numbered 3631 and does not match receiver serial number. Original muzzle cover present. One original magazine is included with this lot. This is an amnesty registered piece which transferred from the original registrant to Morphy’s for auction. This gun has not been fired since this original registrant took possession of it prior to 1968. Bolt had hardened grease on the top of it when it came into Morphy’s possession for auction. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is very fine deep lustrous blue original finish with some thinning to finish in places. Wood barrel guard exhibits a couple small cracks and is otherwise extremely fine. Mechanics are crisp. Firearm bore is extremely fine, shiny and bright. Bolt also extremely fine. Wooden cheek rest very fine. Rubber of shoulder rest and extracted case bumper at bottom of receiver very fine. Combination skids/bipod in very good original condition. This is a registered destructive device and fires semi-automatic. Special note should be taken that the firer needs to be mindful of where both hands are when shooting this weapon as the expended case strikes the guard in front of the handgrip with great force. This is very fine example of its kind in great original condition. A fine collectible and recreational destructive device with ammunition still able to be acquired. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS A “DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE” and is also CURIO AND RELIC ELIGIBLE. JWK 2020-05-068 Barrel Length: 51 - 1/4" Caliber/Bore: 20mm FFL Status: Destructive Device Manufacturer: Finland Model: Lahti 20 PS-KIV/39 Serial Number: 2757
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(N) ROCK ISLAND ARMORY REGISTERED NATIONAL POSTAL METER M-2 CARBINE MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE) Lot #1052 (Sale Order 52 of 385) Rock Island Armory registered receiver M-2 Carbine manufactured by National Postal Meter with IBM Corp barrel. Converted to full-auto with the “2” in “M-2” overstamped over the “1” at some point in the past. Many M1 carbines were converted to select fire machine guns by the U.S. government as part of their updating and rebuild program after World War II. Others were converted by civilians and registered. Electronic registry shows manufacturer as “ROCK ISLAND ARMORY”. Round bolt and flip-type safety. Four-rivet upper handguard. No magazine present. Accessories comprise green web “Lift the dot” sling and oiler. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent dull arsenal refinish with some slight thinning at the contact points of the bolt and charging handle. Mechanics are fine. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face is fine. Wood is fine, lightly sanded and refinished with numerous light handling marks and no discernible cartouches. This is a select fire machine gun. These M2 carbines are light and handy with readily available ammunition. Just a great recreational machine gun! THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. JWK 2020-05-027 Accessories: Carbine Bag Barrel Length: 18" Caliber/Bore: .30 Carbine FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: National Postal Meter Model: M-2 Serial Number: 4139401
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(N) SOUTH AMERICAN CONTRACT HOTCHKISS PORTATIVE MODEL 1910 MACHINE GUN WITH SHOULDER EXTENSION (CURI Lot #1053 (Sale Order 53 of 385) Receiver marked on left "MITRAILLEUSE AUTOMATIQUE PORTATIVE HOTCHKISS / BREVETEE S.G.D.G. CALIBRE 7 m/m / No 672 1910", as made by Hotchkiss for South America. Barrel number is #671, preceded by a large "2" indicating this was the secondary barrel supplied with the sister to this gun. Very fine shoulder extension with flip-up shoulder rest and original wood cover present. Bipod assembly is not present, but instead a cleverly contemporary made clamp on adapter which allows this gun to be mounted on either a U.S. Standard Products (Cleveland) tripod, or an Ominbus tripod. Included with this lot is a spare trigger group, five brass feed strips, one of which contains 30 rounds of 1971 Chilean 7mm Mauser ammunition. The Hotchkiss machine gun is a very robust and reliable design. This model has cooling fins and a heavily knurled barrel which helps to dissipate heat. The feed strip system utilized by the Hotchkiss gun was a thoughtful and effective system for guns which were going to be employed in inhospitable weather conditions. Unlike the belts of the its contemporary Maxim, Vickers and Browning belt fed guns, the brass feed strips of the Hotchkiss were not much affected by wet conditions nor going to be devoured by mold or insects when in tropical conditions, nor expand and shrink to any real degree. CONDITION: Overall appearance & finish is good to very good with about 50% original blue finish remaining mostly turning to a gray and brown patina, mottled coverage, with much more finish on the trigger group and barrel. Mechanics are fine. Gas nut is fine with some light pitting. Bore is very good with shiny lands with some light frosting. Bolt and bolt face very fine. The Hotchkiss guns, whether it be the French, Japanese, British, or South American versions are very fun guns to shoot, steady, reliable, and relatively slow firing. In addition to being a very collectible early machine gun design, the recent resurgence of availability of good modern boxer primed brass and ammunition has been a real boon to the rise in popularity of the gun at shooting events. This is one of two consecutively numbered guns in this auction. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS CURIO AND RELIC ELIGIBLE. JWK 2020-05-081 Accessories: extra trigger assembly ,one loaded feed strip, four empty feed strips Barrel Length: 25" Caliber/Bore: 7mm FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: France Model: Hotchkiss Portative 1910 Serial Number: 672
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(N) ATTRACTIVE MAUSER MODEL 1932 SCHNELLFEUER MACHINE GUN (PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE). Lot #1054 (Sale Order 54 of 385) Very attractive Mauser broomhandle Schnellfeuer machine pistol with typical Mauser banner logo on left receiver panel just to the rear of the “N” and “R” selector switch. Right receiver panel has standard markings ”WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER OBERNDORF A. NECKAR D.R.P.u.A.P.” with typical crown over "U" and Mauser markings on chamber. One Mauser marked 10 round magazine included. This pistol has a fast cyclic rate of 800-1100 rounds per minute when fired in fully automatic mode, and is tremendous fun to shoot at the range. These pistols were manufactured and marketed world-wide, primarily for police and government use. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine to near excellent professional refinish with some softening to the lettering and high edges. Wood grips are very fine turned dark with some handling marks. Mechanics are fine. Bore is very good with shiny rifling with frosting in the grooves. This is a select fire machine gun. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS TRANSFERABLE ONLY TO ACTIVE FFL/SOT DEALERS ON AN ATF FORM 3 BUT MAY BE RETAINED BY SOLE PROPRIETOR FFL/SOT HOLDERS WHEN THEY RELINQUISH THEIR LICENSES UPON BATF APPROVAL. JWK 2020-05-034 Accessories: One ten round magazine Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: 7.63mm Mauser FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: Mauser Model: 1932 Schnellfeuer Serial Number: 86950
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(N) SOUTH AMERICAN CONTRACT HOTCHKISS PORTATIVE MODEL 1910 MACHINE GUN (CURIO AND RELIC). Lot #1055 (Sale Order 55 of 385) Receiver marked on left "MITRAILLEUSE AUTOMATIQUE PORTATIVE HOTCHKISS / BREVETEE S.G.D.G. CALIBRE 7 m/m / No 673 1910", as made by Hotchkiss for South America. Bolt, shoulder stock extension and bipod not present but gun does include five brass feed strips with 55 rounds of Chilean 7mm Mauser ammunition dated 1971. Barrel is matching serial number and serial number is preceded by a large "1" indicating this was the primary barrel supplied with this arm. Otherwise gun is non-matching and has some internals from another gun. CONDITION: Overall appearance & finish is good to very good with about 60% original blue finish remaining mostly turning to a brown and gray patina. Gas nut also exhibits mottled brown and gray patina. Mechanics need attention as bolt not present. Bore is mostly dark near the muzzle getting better as it approaches the chamber. Bolt face and internals are fine. This is one of two consecutively numbered guns in this auction. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS CURIO AND RELIC ELIGIBLE. JWK 2020-05-082 Accessories: two loaded feed strips, three empty feed strips Barrel Length: 25" Caliber/Bore: 7mm FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: France Model: Hotchkiss Portative 1910 Serial Number: 673
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(N) FINE DALLAS COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT HARRINGTON & RICHARDSON REISING MODEL 50 MACHINE GUN (CU Lot #1056 (Sale Order 56 of 385) Attractive and fine smooth lustrous blue Harrington & Richardson Reising Model 50 machine gun with 13 - 3/4" barrel with compensator. Parkerized finish 12 round magazine included as well as vintage light brown leather sling. This Reising is one of a number of guns which found their way into Law Enforcement use. Although Reising machine guns were fielded in limited numbers to the Marine corps during World War II, many police departments brought these into their inventories both during and after World War II. This particular specimen was at one time in the Dallas County Sheriff’s Department, and is stenciled, “SHERIFF’S DEPT” above “7” in white letters on left side of buttstock, and cleanly stamped on left side of receiver, “DALLAS CO . SHERIFF DEPT 7”. This indicates the 7th such weapon they had at the time. These guns were originally fielded with 12 round magazines as included here as a requested ammunition cost saving measure, the early guns had corrugated magazines wells which would accept only the corrugated 12 round magazines. Inevitably, greater magazine capacity was desired and “smooth” mag housings, as this gun has were manufactured along with higher capacity magazines. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine original smooth lustrous blue finish with crisp lettering on metal parts. Some small areas of graying patina starting to appear. Wood is fine with numerous light handling marks and a little loss of finish in places. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is extremely fine, shiny and bright. Bolt face extremely fine. This is a select-fire machine gun. A very nice and attractive Reising to take to the range and have fun with. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS CURIO & RELIC ELIGIBLE. JWK 2020-05-004 Barrel Length: 13 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: Harrington & Richardson Model: 50 Serial Number: 11608
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(N) ATTRACTIVE HIGH CONDITION HARRINGTON & RICHARDSON REISING MODEL 50 MACHINE GUN (CURIO & RELIC). Lot #1057 (Sale Order 57 of 385) Fine smooth lustrous blue Harrington & Richardson Reising Model 50 machine gun with 13.75" barrel with compensator. Two lustrous finish 20 round magazines included. Reising machine guns were fielded in limited numbers to the Marine Corps during World War II, many police departments brought these into their inventories both during and after World War II. This fine specimen is serial number 2000, and is one of the attractive commercial finish guns. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent smooth lustrous blue refinish with some slight softness to the “arms” and a couple other letters in the manufacturer’s address on top of the receiver. Ejector has been replaced which is discernible on the left side of receiver. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face extremely fine. Wood is extremely fine and very attractive with numerous light handling marks. This is a select-fire machine gun. A very nice and attractive eye catching Reising. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS CURIO & RELIC ELIGIBLE. JWK 2020-05-024 Accessories: Additional Magazine Barrel Length: 13.75" Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: Harrington and Richardson Model: Reising Model 50 Serial Number: 2000
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(N) JAPANESE TYPE 99 MACHINE GUN FITTED WITH 7.62X39MM CONVERSION KIT (CURIO AND RELIC). Lot #1058 (Sale Order 58 of 385) This is a Kokura manufactured Japanese Type 99 machine manufactured in 1942, July. This gun has been fitted with a 7.62x39mm barrel and magazine well insert to accept slightly modified AK-47 magazines. A noted collector in Arizona made a number of conversion kits to convert Japanese Type 99 guns to fire this popular and plentiful cartridge. The conversion utilized a ZB-26 barrel, fitted with a specially machine gas block/sight assembly with a fixed gas port. This barrel was fitted to a machined shank at the chamber end which fitted into the original receiver without requiring modification to the receiver. Headspace washer is present, just as on the original Type 99 guns. A steel magazine insert/adapter is fitted to the magazine well which will accept AK-47 magazines which have been slighted “shaved” to fit. This cataloger in the past has fired both Type 99 and Type 96 guns so converted and they run quite well. Three converted AK-47 magazines are included with this gun, as well as one original non-matching (Serial 5794) later (1943, May) manufactured barrel in 7.7mm Japanese with flash hider and gas regulator. Gas block cleaning cover not present. Ejection port and magazine well cover assembly removed to accommodate AK-47 magazine adapter and are not present. This is a rather early Kokura manufactured Type 99. Receiver, lower assembly with monopod, bolt and buffer all are matching numbers. It is worth noting that the mainspring is slightly short and utilizes a round plastic plug inside the operating rod to provide the necessary balance of tension. The operating rod and barrel show very definite evidence of firing. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine presenting refinish. Sheen is very original looking, but light marks under the finish are discernible. Non-matching bipod has a gray parkerized refinish over light pitting with a slightly weak leg detent spring on one side. Mechanics are fine. Bores of both barrels are extremely fine, shiny and bright. Bolt face is fine. Wood carrying handle of original barrel has a 1/2” split on underside at rear with some chips and what appears to be shrapnel strike on the rear right side of the metal hardware. Buttstock and handgrip show typical dings, bruises and a couple small chip, but are really very fine and attractive. This is a full-auto only machine gun. The Japanese Type 99 was the highly effective and reliable successor to the 6.5mm Type 96. This early manufactured specimen, converted to 7.62x39mm should have widespread appeal to both the World War II collector and especially the recreational shooting enthusiast. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS CURIO AND RELIC ELIGIBLE. JWK 2020-05-001 Accessories: Extra barrel, 3 modified AK-47 magazines Barrel Length: 22" Caliber/Bore: 7.62 X 39 mm FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: Kokura Arsenal Model: Type 99 Serial Number: 247
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(N) GROUP INDUSTRIES MODEL HR 4332 MINI UZI SUBMACHINE-GUN WITH SUPPRESSOR. Lot #1059 (Sale Order 59 of 385) Beautiful high condition Group Industries / Vector Mini Uzi with Advance Armament Company Avenger 9mm silencer. One 25 round magazine is included. The lot will incur two $200.00 transfer tax stamps if transferred on an ATF Form 4. The Group Industries receiver guns were the most durable UZI guns ever made, and Vector Arms made a top-quality build of them using the very best parts. This particular model with folding stock is the most sought after of the different models and is a highly effective and accurate machine gun in the hands of a practiced user. 11 - 1/2” long silencer is one of the excellent modern suppressors available. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent original factory matte blue finish. Has been fired, but condition is fantastic. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is near excellent shiny and bright. Bolt face near excellent. This is a select fire machine gun. Silencer also near excellent. An absolutely beautiful high condition gun, suitable for the most discerning collector/shooter. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. JWK 2020-05-048 Accessories: 1 magazine, suppressor Barrel Length: 7 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: 9mm Para, .45 ACP, .22 LR FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: Group Industries Model: HR 4332 Mini UZI Serial Number: (Gun)102507(Sup)AVR066
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(N) ATTRACTIVE AND WELL ACCESSORIZED AUTO ORDNANCE WEST HURLEY THOMPSON MODEL 1928 MACHINE GUN (CURI Lot #1060 (Sale Order 60 of 385) Attractive Auto Ordnance 1928 Thompson manufactured in West Hurley, New York, in great condition in reproduction hard case with a nice assortment of accessories. Four 30 round stick magazines (Bridgeport, SW Co, Seymour, and U.S. C Co), and one “New York” 50 round drum, reproduction cleaning rod, and original West Hurley vintage owner’s manual included with this lot. Gun has familiar Auto-Ordnance and model 1928 markings on receiver with bullet logo Cutts compensator. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine to near excellent original lustrous blue finish throughout with some loss of finish where charging handle rides in and on the high edges of the receiver, and where the buttstock slides on and off the receiver. Wood is near excellent with barely perceptible handling marks on the buttstock with a some of the glossy finish remaining, leaving a little nice dull smooth wood finish. Magazines and drums have near excellent lustrous original finish with a small area of storage corrosion at the bottom 7 o’clock position which does not in any way affect serviceability. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt is extremely fine. This is a select fire machine gun. A really nice grouping of a Thompson with desirable accessories. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS CURIO & RELIC ELIGIBLE. JWK 2020-05-050 Accessories: Case with four mags, drum, cleaning rod, owner Barrel Length: 12" Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: Auto Ordnace Model: 1928 Serial Number: 534A
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(N) ATTRACTIVE GERMAN FINANCE MINISTRY MARKED BERGMANN MP-35/I MACHINE GUN WITH ADDED SS MARKING (CU Lot #1061 (Sale Order 61 of 385) Very attractive Bergmann MP35/I machine gun manufactured by Karls and Ruhl as indicated by stylized “R” marking on left side of receiver next to the serial number. Other markings on left of receiver include the model designation “MP35/I” and added eagle proof over “SSzzA1” to left of model marking. Visible numbers of this gun are matching including receiver, bolt, trigger guard and barrel, although barrel is a renumber from “8 _ 86” to “a 2928” on ring forward of socket. The bolt of this gun, in addition to the matching 2928 a serial number also is marked, “R.F.V. 1790” with commercial eagle proof indicating this gun was in the possession of the German Reich’s Ministry of Finance. This is a middle range commercial contract gun just exactly correct to be a finance ministry gun. The SS marking was added at some later date in an attempt to enhance collector’s value. This model was one of the last of the high-quality milled steel machine guns before Germany and subsequently other countries went to the practice of using stamped metal parts. Very interesting and desirable features include a quick release barrel, dual action trigger with full-auto lever for selective semi or fully automatic fire, and safety on left side of receiver. This specimen has a laminated stock. Three adapted magazines are included. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine to near excellent lustrous refinish with lightly sanded laminated stock which still retains matching number on underside of butt to rear of sling swivel. Mechanics are fine. Bore is extremely fine, shiny and bright. Bolt appropriately in the white with fine bolt face and replaced extractor. One magazine shows bare metal where it has been adapted to fit and “tab” added to the back. Brass screw in top of follower to make it functional to supply the final round into the chamber. This is a select-fire machine gun. Finance Ministry marked guns have their own special collector’s following and this specimen is very nice indeed! THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS CURIO AND RELIC ELIGIBLE. JWK 2020-05-044 Accessories: 3 Magazines total Barrel Length: 7 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: 9mm Para FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: Theodore Bergmann Model: MP35/I Serial Number: 2928a
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(N) EXTREMELY FINE COLT M16A2 LOWER FITTED WITH LAKESIDE MACHINE .22 LR BELT FEED UPPER ASSEMBLY MAC Lot #1062 (Sale Order 62 of 385) This M16A2 lower has been fitted with a lakeside LM-7 belt fed upper conversion unit for .22 LR. The .22 conversion unit includes one cloth belt and 28 of the plastic disintegrating links as well as a Lakeside Machine belt box. The Colt M16A2 lower has standard markings with Rampant Colt logo on left side of magazine well with Colt’s address above trigger. Selector is safe, semi, and burst. Two spare .223 uppers (16" and 21") are included one of which has bolt and charging handle assembly. Both spare uppers have 1/7 twist and near excellent bright bores. Both have round hand-guards. Original Colt M-16 instruction manuals also included. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is extremely fine to near excellent. Over 98% original finish on all firearms parts. There is a slight blemish to finish where charging handle touches receiver as well as evidence that the gun has been fired but otherwise the condition is simply outstanding. Action moves smoothly when operated by hand. Bore is extremely fine, shiny and bright. Bolt face is also extremely fine. What a great package for the person who wants a .22 LR machine gun. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. JWK 2020-05-077 Accessories: 1 cloth belt, 28 links, plastic belt box Barrel Length: (A) 16" (B) 21" (C) 16" Caliber/Bore: (A) .22 LR (B&C) .223 FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: Colt Model: M16A2 Paperwork: Manuals Serial Number: 8002938
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(N) EXCEPTIONAL AS NEW COLT M16A1 CARBINE MACHINE GUN WITH TELESCOPING BUTTSTOCK AND FACTORY ACCESS Lot #1063 (Sale Order 63 of 385) Superb condition Colt M16A1 with telescoping buttstock, round handguards, and bird cage flash hider. Accessories include a mint 4 x 22 carrying handle mounted scope, one 30-round and one 15-round Colt magazine, one original factory sealed “bandoleer Pac” with 7 cardboards, 14 stripper clips and a bandoleer. An original factory sealed black web sling, original 1982 owner’s manual, and original factory cleaning kit with brushes, cleaning rod, break-free and green accessory bag. Barrel of gun is marked “C MP Chrome Bore”. Forward assist at right side of receiver with classic rampant Colt logo and markings on left side of magazine well. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near mint original matte finish with gun remaining unfired with its original factory plastic bag and remnants of silver foil and brown paper wrapping. Unfortunately, no cardboard box present. Composite furnishings near excellent. Mechanics are crisp. Bore near excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt also near excellent. This is a select-fire machine gun. A nice compact M16A1. Great investment level gun for the modern military enthusiast with an appreciation for a modern American classic great machine gun. Colt guns in this condition will always be a step above the others. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. JWK 2020-05-055 Accessories: 4x22 mm scope, plastic bag, owners manual, 2 mags, Bandoleer pac, sling, cleaning kit Barrel Length: 14 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: 5.56mm NATO FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: Colt Model: M16A1 Carbine Paperwork: M16A1 Carbine Manual Serial Number: 9583059
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(N) VERY INTERESTING AND ATTRACTIVE NEW YORK ADDRESS SAVAGE MANUFACTURED 1928 THOMPSON MACHINE GUN W Lot #1064 (Sale Order 64 of 385) This is a very attractive Savage manufactured (“S” Prefix) 1928 Thompson with matching numbered upper and lower assemblies, 4-slot Cutts compensator, vertical forend, flip-up rear Lyman sight with New York address on right side of receiver. No magazine present. “S” prefix SN followed by “NAC” on left side of receiver. Broad arrow proof mark above a crown and above “E7/E” just forward of ejection port. This indicates it was returned to the United States from Great Britain through Numrich Arms Corporation. Buttstock is fitted with bottom mounted sling swivel. Internal parts are 1928 parts. No magazine present. PROVENANCE: The Class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance are near excellent as refinished, a deep lustrous blue. About 96% on metal surfaces with some loss were the actuator meets top of receiver. Wood is fine with some dings, scratches and a couple small gouges but this does not detract from the fine appearance of this firearm. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is fine with strong rifling and lots of shine. Bolt face is extremely fine with crisp edges. This is a fine example of a highly desirable Thompson model in a classic configuration. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS CURIO AND RELIC ELIGIBLE. JWK 2020-05-078 Barrel Length: 10 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: Auto Ordnance Model: Thompson 1928 Serial Number: S23331
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(N) NEAR MINT POLYTECH AK-74 HOST GUN WITH FLEMING FIREARMS AUTO SEAR MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABL Lot #1065 (Sale Order 65 of 385) Fantastic near mint Chinese Polytech fixed stock rifle made into an exact duplicate of a Soviet 5.45x39mm AK-74. Build was by Mario of “Piece of History Firearms”. Fleming registered auto-sear has been built into a new matching numbers Bulgarian AK-74 parts kit. Receiver professionally marked with Russian Cyrillic selector positions, Izsmash 79 factory arrow in a triangle trademark, and with all correct firing proofs on the trunnion, and receiver pin dimples. The AK-74 “hump” at the bottom of the receiver to clear the hammer delay device (rate reducer) is present. Very attractive beautiful laminated wood. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near mint, consignor states has been fired once since upgraded, and even upon the closest examination this gun looks fabulous! Everything including the metal and wood is near excellent. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is near excellent shiny and bright. Bolt is near excellent. This is a select fire machine gun. This is a benchmark piece for the advanced modern Soviet era machine gun enthusiast. An exceptional opportunity for the forward-thinking machine gun enthusiast/investor. PROVENANCE: From the personal collection of noted NFA author and enthusiast Frank Iannamico. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. JWK 2020-05-064 Barrel Length: 16 - 1/4" Caliber/Bore: 5.45x39mm FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: Polytech Model: AK-74 Sear Serial Number: K210 Serial Number: PW85 762-1575
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(N) VERY FINE WINCHESTER MODEL 1918 BROWNING AUTOMATIC RIFLE (B.A.R) MACHINE GUN RETROFITTED TO 1918 Lot #1066 (Sale Order 66 of 385) This Winchester manufactured October 1918 according to barrel date currently has its original wooden checkered forend and buttstock, but with World War II retrofit bipod, muzzle, and rear sight. This gun has the typical Winchester address at the top of receiver with crossed cannon ordnance proof and also ordnance flaming bomb proof on top of barrel forward of receiver. Dull matte World War II arsenal refinish as is typically found on guns which underwent the retrofit for World War II. Accessories include an original World War I era rear sight, and flash hider. In short, the necessary parts to put the gun back into World War I configuration. Also included is a composite buttstock, smooth wooden forend, carrying handle, which could put this gun into its World War II configuration. Also included is third model gas regulator and spare barrel still mint in its original grease wrapper. Also included is an original Web waist belt with one lustrous blue and four gray phosphate finish 20 round magazines. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine to near excellent World War II era smooth arsenal refinish over a very few scattered areas of very light pitting. Bipod legs have a black enamel painted finish. Mechanics are crisp and positive with the selector/safety being rather free-moving. Bore is extremely fine, shiny and bright. Bolt face is extremely fine. Wood furnishings are very attractive with typical albeit light handling marks and dings with a couple professionally repaired cracks on the buttstock running parallel to the bore line which are so well repaired as to be barely noticeable. Brass wedge visible on left side of checkered forend with professional and beautifully repaired cracks running parallel to the bore line on either side. Stocks are very solid and serviceable, and overall the gun is very attractive. This is a very nice collectible gun and could well be a Veteran of both World Wars, and able to be put into configuration for either depending upon the desire of the owner. It deserves a special place in the collection of an appreciative collector. From the estate of noted cartridge collector and World War II veteran William H. Woodin. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS CURIO AND RELIC ELIGIBLE. JWK 2020-05-062 Accessories: Assorted Spare Parts, Forend, Extra Barrel, Magazine Pouch, Bipod, 4 Mags Barrel Length: 24" Caliber/Bore: .30-06 FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: Winchester Model: M1918 Sear Serial Number: 89030 Serial Number: 89030
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(N) TREMENDOUS HIGH CONIDTION HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER MAREMONT M60E3 MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). Lot #1067 (Sale Order 67 of 385) High condition and highly desirable Maremont M60E3 machine gun with correct E3 configuration top cover as the improved and lightened model of the M60 which was fielded in 1986. It was nominally fielded with a lightweight barrel intended to provide greater mobility. This specimen is one of the very few of this model which managed to meet the cut-off to be fully transferable to individuals. Includes a new in wrapper barrel bag, green sling, spare flash hider, new condition Army 1991 update original military operators manual as well Marine Corps 1985 edition military operators manual, as well the larger new condition M-60 manual. Also included is the original instructions which came with the gun when purchased new by the consignor. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish near excellent original finish throughout with the occasional light handling mark. Composite parts finish near excellent. Mechanics are crisp, Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face is near excellent. It is very rare that this highly desirable model surfaces for sale, and finding one in this condition is rarer still. Instantly recognizable, this is an investment level firearm of the highest order which yet can be taken to the range. A collectible of the very highest order for the modern U.S. Military collector/enthusiast. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. JWK 2020-05-097 Accessories: Sling, 2 wrenches, Gi spare barrel bag Barrel Length: 18" Caliber/Bore: .308 NATO FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: Maremont Model: M60E3 Paperwork: Manual Serial Number: SM4
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(N) SUPERB CONDITION CLASSIC U.S. PROPERTY MARKED WORLD WAR II AUTO ORDNANCE M1A1 THOMPSON MACHINE G Lot #1068 (Sale Order 68 of 385) Superb condition Auto Ordnance, Bridgeport manufactured Thompson M1A1 machine gun with classic World War II grey-green finish. Marked “U.S. Property” behind the rear sight, with Thompson bullet logo forward of the sight and typical M1A1 markings with “JA” (“F” not easy to discern) and “GEG” markings as well as “P” proof at top of smooth barrel. Gun includes two original G.I. 30 round magazines (U.S. Cartridge Co and Seymore), and two Bridgeport 20 round magazines. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent, original finish with some slight loss of finish to gray patina where the charging handle rides in the receiver slot and along the high ridgeline of the upper receiver just below the charging handle. Bolt is a gray patina. Mechanics are crisp and positive, with a near excellent bright shiny bore and extremely fine bolt face. Wood is extremely fine with light handling marks and a small grain check on the right side where the horizontal stud passes through (barely discernible). This is a select fire machine gun. Wonderful attractive M1A1 for the discerning World War II collector. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS CURIO AND RELIC ELIGIBLE. JWK 2020-05-007 Accessories: Three extra magazines Barrel Length: 10" Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: Auto Ordnance Model: M1A1 Serial Number: 797521
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(N) ULRICH REGISTERED BEAUTIFUL GREEN PARKERIZED FINISH AUTO ORDNANCE BRIDGEPORT M1A1 THOMPSON MACHI Lot #1069 (Sale Order 69 of 385) Robert Urich assembled and registered Auto Ordinance Bridgeport address marked Thompson with Lyman adjustable rear sight, and finned barrel with Cutts compensator. Thompson bullet logo on top of receiver as well as on Cutts compensator. Number on metal of grip frame "1124" does not match receiver serial number. Small "S" proof mark visible on lower frame just forward of buttstock. Buttstock exhibits a hard plastic buttplate held in with Phillips screws. Marked on left side of receiver "THOMPSON MACHINE GUN / CALIBER .45 M1 / NO. 824”. Bolt fixed firing pin type. Included with this lot is a spare original buttstock which has "A A" markings on right side indicating Augusta Arsenal. There is one 30 round magazine included with this lot. The M1A1 Thompson with its side cocking bolt and Cutts compensator was the first step in making an easier to produce Thompson for military use as opposed to the more costly and time consuming earlier Thompson models. The M1A1 Thompson saw widespread use during World War II. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is simply outstanding. Extremely fine gray-green parkerized refinish upon remanufacture with some of the machining marks visible under the finish. Markings are absolutely crisp and clean. Wood is also very fine with a couple of small dings and a small chip at the right side base of the handgrip. Mechanics are crisp; bore is very fine, shiny and bright. "U.S. Cartridge Co" magazine in very fine condition with a lustrous blue finish. This gun came from an estate collection which had numerous machine guns, many of which appeared unfired. This is an exceedingly attractive Thompson that would fit well into any machine gun enthusiast's collection. Current registration form indicates manufacturer in block 4a is "R. W. URICH". THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. JWK 2020-05-041. Accessories: One 30 round magazine Barrel Length: 12 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: Auto-Ordnance Model: M1 Thompson Serial Number: 824
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(N) BEAUTIFUL AND SCARCE CARL GUSTAV MODEL 1929 BROWNING AUTOMATIC RIFLE (B.A.R.) (CURIO AND RELIC). Lot #1070 (Sale Order 70 of 385) This early Swedish version of the Browning Automatic Rifle has checkered walnut wood and exhibits the highest standards of quality, fit, and finish. Visible serial numbers matching throughout and comes with one 20 round Swedish magazine. Notable attractive features include an aluminum shield between the barrel and the wood of the forearm, three position adjustable gas port, bipod mounted just forward of the forearm giving superior stability and a pistol grip to the rear of the trigger. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is fine. About 90% lustrous commercial blue finish thinning in places with scattered spots of old corrosion with typical scratch on receiver where detent pin swings out. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is very good with strong rifling, shiny lands, dark in the grooves. Bolt face is extremely fine. The wood of the forearm and buttstock has numerous dings, bruises and a couple of chips. There is also an 1 - 1/4" crack on the right side of the forearm where it meets the receiver and a crack on the left side of the buttstock parallel to the bore line from the receiver about 3" to the rear. Brass disc on left side of buttstock is not present. Hand grip is in excellent condition and of a lighter color finish with only slight handling marks. This is a magnificent find for the Swedish arms collector. A great example of the quality of the arms produced during this period. PROVENANCE: Formerly part of the Dolf Goldsmith collection and the Class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS CURIO AND RELIC ELIGIBLE. JWK 2020-05-102 Accessories: 1 Magazine Barrel Length: 24" Caliber/Bore: 6.5x55mm Swedish FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: Carl Gustaf Model: M1929 Serial Number: 6223
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(N) FRANKFORD ARSENAL XM-177E2 MACHINE GUN WITH SUPPRESSOR (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). Lot #1071 (Sale Order 71 of 385) Frankford Arsenal lower made out of billet aluminum with Frankford Arsenal legends, and legends for Olympia Arms. Upper has a "L M" cast into sight assembly, and "C" cast into the front sight block. Bolt carrier marked "C". Two position adjustable stock. A1 style grip, A2 style ribbed polymer handguards. Frankford Arsenal suppressor with gas relief valve, spanner openable at front. Rear sight adjustable for windage, front for elevation. Someone has added a small spot of white paint to the top of the front sight to aid in visibility. Colt magazine. CONDITION: Very good, with marks from handling and use scattered around the gun, some silvering to high edges. Still retains the vast majority of its factory finish. Suppressor is good with somewhat more evidence of use and some areas of silvering. Action works appropriately when operated by hand, bore is excellent, bright and shiny with strong rifling. This is a select fire machine gun. THESE ARE NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEMS AND REQUIRE BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. SUPPRESSOR WILL TRANSFER SEPARATELY. BOTH ITEMS ARE FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON ATF FORMS 3 OR 4. EW Accessories: Suppressor, 1 Magazine Barrel Length: 10" Caliber/Bore: 5.56mm NATO FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: (Both) Frankford Arsenal Model: XM-177E2 Serial Number: (Gun) FA0008SF (Suppressor) FA223008
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(N) HECKLER & KOCH G3 MACHINE GUN AS CONVERTED BY GROUP INDUSTRIES FROM HK-91 (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). Lot #1072 (Sale Order 72 of 385) Desirable Group Industries registered Heckler & Koch Model 91 machine gun manufactured in 1982 according to proof mark “IC” on left side of magazine well. This is a registered receiver machine gun with a pinned front end three position selector, “S, E, F”. This gun includes one 20 round and one original 4 round magazine. Marked on top of receiver “GROUP IND LOU KY” with “HK 91” on left side of magazine well. Features include bird cage flash hider at muzzle, bipod and carrying handle on this gun. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine to near excellent original matte finish on metal parts with some slight loss of finish to high edges and where selector rotates. Composite near excellent. Mechanics are crisp. Bore very fine, shiny and bright. Bolt also very fine. This is a select-fire machine gun. The Heckler and Koch firing platform is a very popular and effective machine gun and this is a very fine specimen. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. JWK 2020-05-028 Accessories: One magazine Barrel Length: 19" Caliber/Bore: .308 Winchester FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: HK Model: G3 Serial Number: A055319
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(D) EXCEPTIONAL MATCHING SOLOTHURN S18-1000 ANTI-TANK RIFLE (DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE) (CURIO AND RELIC). Lot #1073 (Sale Order 73 of 385) Exceptional Swiss manufactured Solothurn S-18-1000 Anti-Tank gun with visible numbers all matching including receiver, barrel, bolt, and bipod. One original magazine is included with this gun. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine to near excellent original lustrous blue finish with some slight thinning of finish to the barrel and some spots starting to discolor. Rest of gun has near excellent original lustrous blue finish. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is near excellent shiny and bright. Bolt is in the white also near excellent condition. Optics are clear. Rubber of eye cup and cocking handle are near excellent with rubber handle of cocking crank supple but starting to crack. Rubber of shoulder stock fine. There is a lot of magazines for this weapon being offered as a separate lot in this same auction. The S-18-1000 is the Cadillac of the World War II 20mm Anti-Tank weapons. Well documented in photos as used by the Germans on the Eastern Front during World War II. A very superior and collectible WW2 Anti-tank gun with shooting video of an identical specimen available for viewing on Forgottenweapons.com. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS A “DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE” and is also CURIO AND RELIC ELIGIBLE. JWK 2020-05-067 Barrel Length: 51 - 1/4" Caliber/Bore: 20mm FFL Status: Destructive Device Manufacturer: Solothurn Model: S18-1000 Serial Number: 1214
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(N) RARE SPANDAU MANUFACTURED WORLD WAR I GERMAN DWM MG-08 MAXIM MACHINE GUN ON ORIGINAL 1917 SLED M Lot #1074 (Sale Order 74 of 385) Seldom encountered Spandau 1917 manufactured MG-08 Maxim with matching numbered receiver, barrel jacket, feed block, top cover, rear sight, safety bar, backplate, and crosshead. Fusee cover is unnumbered. The lower feed block actuator arm, lock, and oiler caps do not match. Wood thumb piece not present on water fill cap. Sled mount is 1917 dated and repainted a long time ago, with re-covered black leather pads. Muzzle shield is a reproduction. Included is an original World War I belt loading machine in original wooded box including mounting bracket and belt tool. Original blank firing adapter in its original can, two nonmatching 8mm German Nazi marked barrels, and short (57 usable pockets) original brass tabbed World War I German belt are also included. Weimar era ZF-12 scope in original brown leather case is also included with this lot. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is fine original finish thinning to a gray patina with some areas turning brown, with attractive dark green repainted finish over on water jacket which has several small dings. Wood handles are very fine with typical dings and but still are very attractive. Mechanics are crisp. Bore of Weimar eagle marked barrel with “S” is near excellent shiny and bright. Lock is number 5463 and extremely fine. Sled retains over 95% green paint with fine mechanics. The Maxim MG-08 is one of the most recognizable weapons of World War I, and remained in service albeit in a rear security role with the Germans through the end of World War II. In recent years there have been very successful conversions of the MG-08 to fire 7.62 Russian ammunition. It is a great machine gun to take to the range or as a display piece. No collection of World War I machine guns is complete without a German MG-08. From the estate of noted cartridge collector and World War II veteran William H. Woodin. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS CURIO AND RELIC ELIGIBLE. JWK 2020-05-071 Accessories: Sled, Loading Machine, Optice in Case, Blank Firing Adapter in Soaking Can, Belt, Extra Barrel Barrel Length: 28" Caliber/Bore: 8mm FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: Germany Model: Maxim MG-08 Sear Serial Number: 8198 Serial Number: 8198
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(N) AUTO ORDNANCE KOREAN WAR COMMEMORATIVE MODEL 1928 MACHINE GUN (CURIO AND RELIC). Lot #1075 (Sale Order 75 of 385) Beautiful gold-plated compensator, sling swivels, charging actuator, trigger, and adjustable sight base accentuate this Korean War Commemorative 1928 Thompson manufactured in West Hurley, New York. This special commemorative honors and memorializes those who served during the Korean War. Attractively engraved American flag on right side of receiver with Thompson bullet logo and dates of the Korean conflict, and image of the Korean War memorial just to the rear of magazine well/ejection port. Medallion with the seal of the United States of America and sentiment statement honoring the U.S. victory and veterans prominently inset into the right-hand side of the pistol grip. Medallion of Korean service inset into both sides of buttstock. Left side receiver markings indicate this commemorative was issued by the American Historical Foundation of Richmond, Virginia. Gun has familiar Auto-Ordnance and model 1928 markings on receiver with bullet logo Cutts compensator. This specimen has detachable buttstock, horizontal forend and includes one unmarked high lustrous finish 20 round magazine and one “NEW YORK" 50 round drum with highly polished blued finished cover professionally engraved with serial number matching the gun, as well as “CAPT GEORGE L. YOCUM JR, INF #0-555895 CO. B 40TH INF DIV. KOREA” which personalizes this drum and firearm to this Veteran. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent original lustrous blue finish and gold plating with slight loss of finish where actuator knob rides in the receiver. There are some light handling marks to the wood. Mechanics are crisp. Extremely fine, bright bore with evidence of firing as well as a fine bolt face, also with evidence of firing. This is a select fire machine gun. This gun is a tribute to American veterans that has significantly increased in market value from its original retail price. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS CURIO & RELIC ELIGIBLE. JWK 2020-05-042 Accessories: Drum magazine, 1 twenty round mag Barrel Length: 11" Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: Auto Ordnance Model: 1928 Paperwork: Provenance Serial Number: KWA594
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(N) FINE ARMALITE AR-18 MACHINE GUN AS MANUFACTURED IN COSTA MESA, CA (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). Lot #1076 (Sale Order 76 of 385) Original Armalite AR-18 with Costa Mesa, CA address on the left side of receiver. Features include ambidextrous safety, folding buttstock, and hinged action cover which opens when the bolt moves to the rear. These were innovative features at the time this gun was made. It is a fine .223 machine gun. Military web sling included. One original magazine included. PROVENANCE: The Class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is near excellent. Over 97% smooth gray finish with slight loss of finish at certain contact points such as where upper meets lower receiver, and where the detent pins are in receiver. Composite stock and hand guards have some slight scuffs and handling marks, sling is in extremely good condition. Bore is extremely fine, shiny and bright with clean rifling. Bolt is also extremely fine. The Armalite AR-18 was in the running to become an American military rifle as a modular and compact folding stock alternative to the M16. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. JWK 2020-05-079. Barrel Length: 18 - 1/4" Caliber/Bore: .223 Remington FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: Armalite Model: AR-18 Serial Number: A5722
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(N) BROWNING .30 CALIBER AIRCRAFT LIGHT MACHINE GUN AS MANUFACTURED BY MARANA ARMS (FULLY TRANSFERAB Lot #1077 (Sale Order 77 of 385) This Browning aircraft light machine gun was assembled using some Colt parts by Marana Arms. It is marked on top of feed cover “MARANA ARMS MFG/MDL. H/SERIAL NO. 1/MARANA, ARIZONA/.30 CALIBER MG”. Left hand side plate is marked “MARANA ARMS MFG./MODEL H/SERIAL NO. 1”. Right side of trunnion marked “MG 40/MADE BY/(OBSCURED BY MOUNTING BRACKET)/RD, CONN.” Bottom plate marked with registered SN 124144 and “M.A.M/NO. 1”. This gun has areas of welding where a rudimentary but functional carrying handle has been attached to the top cover. Lyman adjustable rear sight has been welded to the top of receiver and a hand grip has been welded to the buffer. Trigger is a curved hand fitted piece of aluminum. Cocking handle is also homemade. Action is stiff when cocked by hand but appears fully functional. Screw in muzzle assembly is not present. PROVENANCE: The Class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish about 70% gray parkerized finish, thinning in spots with evidence of grind marks from assembly as well as welding. This weapon was obviously crafted with the intent for functionality leaving aesthetics to be refined later. Bolt is in-the-white and has some significant scale around the bolt face and within the top cover actuator grooves near the front of the bolt. The interior of the receiver appears as though this gun were fired with corrosive ammunition and left uncleaned. Bore is shiny with some wears to the lands and some pitting near the muzzle. Muzzle bearing has orange corrosion within. Here is an example of a Browning aircraft gun that one could take to the range and shoot without the need to worry about wear to a C&R gun. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. JWK 2020-05-093. Barrel Length: 24" Caliber/Bore: .30-06 FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: Browning Model: 1919 Aircraft Serial Number: 124144
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(N) VERY DESIRABLE ORIGINAL WORLD WAR II ITHACA MANUFACTURED M3A1 “GREASE GUN” MACHINE GUN (PRE-86 D Lot #1078 (Sale Order 78 of 385) Seldom encountered Ithaca manufactured U.S. M3A1 “Grease Gun”. This very popular military machine gun is original including DoD Eagle stamp within a square clearly visible on left side of the receiver above the manufacturer’s name. Distinguishable from the left side from the M3 model due to the protective sheet metal “box” around the magazine release designed to prevent inadvertent release of the magazine. When viewed the right, the lack of a cocking lever is an even more noticeable “giveaway” difference between models. On the M3A1, the bolt is cocked by the firer opening the cover over the ejection port and pulling the bolt back using a deep recess in the front of the bolt. If the cover is closed, whether the bolt is cocked, or forward, a catch inside the ejector port cover holds the bolt in place for safety. The cover must be open for the gun to fire, which is does from an open bolt. Three original 32 round magazines are included. Three original 32 round magazines, a green canvas mag pouch, and a spare barrel with flash hider are included with this gun. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is fine original smooth gray finish with some light handling marks and loss of finish turning to a pleasing gray patina. There is some brown discoloration on the right side of the handgrip and some brown patina starting on the spare barrel, but this is a very attractive piece. Two of the magazines are a gray parkerized finish, and the other a deep lusterous blue finish. Mechanics are crisp. Bores of both barrels are extremely fine, shiny and bright. The Grease Gun is a highly sought World War II collectible machine gun. It is slow firing, controllable, and accurate. A very fun gun to shoot, and magazines are readily available when desired. A great gun for the active FFL/SOT holder which they can keep after they relinquish their license subject to BATF approval. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 TO ACTIVE FFL/SOT DEALERS ONLY. JWK 2020-05-005 Accessories: Canvas ammo pouch, three mags, extra barrel Barrel Length: 8" Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: Ithaca Model: M3A1 Grease Gun Serial Number: 726643
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(N) FINE WORLD WAR II GERMAN MG-34 MACHINE GUN WITH ACCESSORIES (PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE). Lot #1079 (Sale Order 79 of 385) Waffenwerke Brunn (dot) manufactured MG-34 machine gun. Receiver has a low serial number without letter suffix. Gun is non-matching. Shroud is (dot) is marked and serial numbered 5028b and dated 1945 with other markings indicating it was taken into Israeli service post-World War II. Top cover is Nazi proofed, manufactured by Herder (clc) (WaA 519), and is serial numbered 5307e. Gun has a very attractive bakelite buttstock which has had the serial number carefully removed leaving only the letter suffix “a” clearly visible. Bipod has obliterated proofmark and is unnumbered. Buffer cup is serial 6909a. Bolt is dot manufactured and numbered 212. Barrel non-matching. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine, about 90% with shroud and flash hider having more finish. Otherwise with some thinning of original finish on the receiver turning to gray patina at the high edges. Buffer cup is a gray patina. This gun presents very well. Mechanics are crisp with a very nice, strong, smooth bolt movement when dry fired. Bore is fine with bright shiny lands and getting dark in the grooves. Spare barrel in Nazi marked 1940 dated carrier is a near excellent Israeli chrome lined bore barrel (Believe me these are fabulous when it comes time to clean up after a shooting day). Two 8mm ammo cans are also included with this lot. One is Israeli marked, and the other with a crown proof over “SL”. This gun is a select-fire machine gun. An iconic German belt fed machine gun from World War II ready to take to the range. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS TRANSFERABLE ONLY TO ACTIVE FFL/SOT DEALERS ON AN ATF FORM 3 BUT MAY BE RETAINED BY SOLE PROPRIETOR FFL/SOT HOLDERS WHEN THEY RELINQUISH THEIR LICENSES UPON BATF APPROVAL. JWK 2020-05-069 Accessories: Drum magazine, two ammo cans, extra barrel with carrier Barrel Length: 24" Caliber/Bore: 8mm Mauser FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: BRNO Model: MG-34 Serial Number: 1723
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(N) VERY FINE AND ORIGINAL KOKURA MANUFACTURED JAPANESE TYPE 96 MACHINE GUN (CURIO AND RELIC). Lot #1080 (Sale Order 80 of 385) Kokura manufactured Japanese Type 96 light machine gun as manufactured by Kokura in September, 1940. Visible serial numbers are matching. No magazine present. This gun was amnesty registered as a deactivated gun which has been re-activated by “U.S. Armament Corp, Ephrata, PA” and is so marked. Reactivation consisted of reworking the welded latch and opening up the chamber. The Japanese Type 96 machine gun was an effective full-auto only automatic rifle which fired from an open bolt. This model was superseded by the more powerful Type 99 machine gun chambered in 7.7 Japanese, and as production of the Type 99 ramped up, the Type 96 was discontinued. Finding a matching numbered, bolt and barrel included Type 96 gun is unusual. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is very fine original finish with brown patina and light pitting uniformly over buttplate and buttstock socket. Brown and gray patina on lower assembly and bottom of receiver. Pleasing brown patina on magazine well dust cover. Typical small dings and handling marks to the wood furnishings. Mechanics are fine. Bore is dark with strong rifling. A very nice World War II Pacific Theater collector’s item which this cataloger can attest is a great gun to take to the range. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS CURIO AND RELIC ELIGIBLE. JWK 2020-05-086 Barrel Length: 22 - 1/4" Caliber/Bore: 6.5mm Japanese FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: Kokura Model: Type 96 Serial Number: 42313
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(N) BEAUTIFUL HIGH CONDITION WELL ACCESSORIZED AMERICAN 180 MACHINE GUN WITH ORIGINAL VINTAGE R.D.K. Lot #1081 (Sale Order 81 of 385) Great VOERE American International Company 180 Machine Gun Ensemble including gun, vertical forend 16” barrel assembly fitted with Richard Dean Kelson suppressor tube (currently non-functional, but none-the-less registered), 17” barrel fitted with original factory Laser-Lok laser sight, barrel assembly with horizontal forend, three original metal pan magazines, four magazine driver mechanisms, and a Power Technology Inc. scope type laser light model SC400 (1986 manufactured). No charging apparatus present. Electronic apparatus non-functional, but if they were charged they might well work. The suppressor is a vacant tube with no internals. Barrel serial number with horizontal forend does not match receiver number. Other barrels unumbered. Note that the silencer is a second NFA item (SN 121) included in this lot and there will be two $200.00 NFA transfer fees if this gun and silencer are transferred on ATF form 4’s. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent original finish throughout with loss of finish to a gray patina to the bolt. Silencer external finish near excellent with the internals retention screw hole broken out to the front. Laser-Lok casing somewhat discolored at both ends. Gun mechanics are crisp. Bores of all three barrels near excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt is fine. Composite buttstock has an old repaired crack which goes completely around furnishings. Repair is absolutely solid. Other composite furnishings and wood vertical foregrip near excellent. This is a select-fire machine gun. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS TRANSFERABLE ONLY TO ACTIVE FFL/SOT DEALERS ON AN ATF FORM 3 BUT MAY BE RETAINED BY SOLE PROPRIETOR FFL/SOT HOLDERS WHEN THEY RELINQUISH THEIR LICENSES UPON BATF APPROVAL. JWK 2020-05-027 Accessories: Suppressor, Laser Sight, 2 Barrels, Winders, and Drum Magazines Barrel Length: (Gun) 16 - 1/2" (Suppressor) 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .22 LR FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: (Gun) Voere; (Suppressor) Richard Dean Kelson Model: (Gun) American 180; (Suppressor) American 180 Suppressor Serial Number: (G)A004272; (S) 121
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(N) DESIRABLE WORLD WAR II GERMAN ARMY MARKED ERMA EMP DEWAT MACHINE GUN (CURIO AND RELIC) (DEACTIVA Lot #1082 (Sale Order 82 of 385) This deactivated Erma EMP has "eagle/N” proof marks on top of bolt handle and on top of rear receiver. Visible numbers match on receiver, magazine housing and barrel shroud. No magazine present. Wooden stock is marked just ahead of forward hand grip with capital “H” which would indicate German Army (Heer) issue. Selector to right of trigger guard is marked with “E” & “D” for semi and full auto fire. This weapon has been deactivated by filling the chamber with weld and welding the receiver to the barrel tube within chamber area and also grinding off the face of the bolt as well as grinding off the extractor at a 45 degree angle to bolt face. Selector and safety seem to function properly but this weapon is currently unserviceable. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is extremely fine as refinished. Over 95% dark blue finish on exterior surfaces with some softness to eagle proof marks. Scratches and thinning to finish on receiver tube. Barrel has more of a matte blue finish over slight pitting. Evidence of welding and grinding where magazine well meets magazine housing. Several chips to base of front hand grip as well as numerous bruises, gouges and handling marks to stock yet it remains completely serviceable. This is an attractive piece, especially noting its proof marks, and is well worth the efforts of restoration. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 5 DEACTIVATED YET REMAINS CURIO AND RELIC ELIGIBLE. JWK 2020-05-095 Barrel Length: 10" Caliber/Bore: 9mm Para FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: Erma Model: EMP Serial Number: 10561
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(N) HIGH CONDITION ORIGINAL BELGIAN FN HERSTAL FN-FAL MACHINE GUN WITH ISRAELI MARKS (PRE-86 DEALER Lot #1083 (Sale Order 83 of 385) Extremely nice matching numbers original Fabrique Nationale F.A.L. machine gun. Designated as "Light Automatic Rifle" (French: Fusil Automatique Léger), the FN-FAL has been marketed world-wide and was adopted by NATO forces in the Cold War era with great satisfaction and success. NFA registry indicates FN (Herstal) in the manufacturer/importer block, but there is a tiny Inter-American company import mark on right side of receiver. Right side of receiver otherwise marked with typical FN markings. Also barely discernible Israeli proof on right side of magazine housing and on magazine. Upper and lower assemblies serial numbers match. Includes one 20 round magazine. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent original finish with extremely fine composite furnishings which show some light handling marks. Bore is very good with some roughness. Bolt face is very fine. This is a select fire machine gun. The FAL rifle saw widespread military use in over 90 countries for over 3 decades. It is an effective battle rifle and fun at the range as a recreational machine gun. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS TRANSFERABLE ONLY TO ACTIVE FFL/SOT DEALERS ON AN ATF FORM 3 BUT MAY BE RETAINED BY SOLE PROPRIETOR FFL/SOT HOLDERS WHEN THEY RELINQUISH THEIR LICENSES UPON BATF APPROVAL. JWK 2020-05-031 Accessories: 1 Magazine Barrel Length: 21" Caliber/Bore: .308 Winchester FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: Fabrique National Model: FN-FAL Serial Number: 3750
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(N) HIGH CONDITION YUGOSLAVIAN MODEL 56 MACHINE GUN (PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE). Lot #1084 (Sale Order 84 of 385) Very rare, high condition Yugoslavian M-56 machine gun. This Eastern Bloc gun appeared after World War II and was a replacement for the many heavily used wartime Ppsh-41’s that were in service at the time. It incorporates a tubular folding stock, folded metal trigger, and front sight hood reminiscent of the German MP-40. The magazine and top ejection port resemble those of the Russian PPSh-41 and PPS-43, and the receiver tube cap is reminiscent of the Beretta 38/43. It incorporates a simple and reliable push-through selector above and forward of the trigger, and a simple forward bolt lock which disengages when one depresses a tab at the front of the bolt handle. Four 35 round magazines are included. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine to near excellent original matte finish with assembly numbers on receiver and barrel, and attractive Yugoslavian crest at top of receiver. This is a registered receiver select-fire machine gun. Mechanics are crisp. Magazines are extremely fine with some handling marks. Bore very fine, shiny and bright. Bolt very fine. This gun is a blast to shoot! Many shooters describe it as a “MP-40 on steroids” due to the higher rate of fire and power of the 7.62x25mm cartridge. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS TRANSFERABLE ONLY TO ACTIVE FFL/SOT DEALERS ON AN ATF FORM 3 BUT MAY BE RETAINED BY SOLE PROPRIETOR FFL/SOT HOLDERS WHEN THEY RELINQUISH THEIR LICENSES UPON BATF APPROVAL. JWK 2020-05-039 Accessories: 4 Magazines total Barrel Length: 10" Caliber/Bore: 7.62 x 25 mm FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: Yugoslavia Model: Type 56 Serial Number: E82160
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(N) EXCEEDINGLY SCARCE AND EXQUISITELY MADE ORIGINAL HIGH-GRADE DAVENPORT ARMS 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN (AOW Lot #1085 (Sale Order 85 of 385) This may well be a one-of-a-kind factory special single barrel shotgun made as a 12 gauge high grade version of the Handy-Gun. From an era of the Ithaca Auto-Burglar guns, and Handy-Guns this specimen stands out as exquisitely made with beautiful color case hardening, fine checked forend and grip surfaces. Hard rubber cap at base of wooden grip. Marked with the company name with decorative scroll on the left side of the receiver and with the manufacturer’s name and address on the top of the barrel. External visible numbers are matching. Original serial number “4 1902” inside trigger guard and partially visible on left side of trigger, and also on underside of barrel when removed. IRS registration number tastefully applied inside channel of receiver and concealed left side of barrel where it is not visible when the gun is assembled. Interesting takedown cross pin on right side of receiver which is revealed by flipping open a trap door and then rotating the key counter-clockwise. Underside of barrel under the foe-end marked with a “G”. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine to near excellent with over 95% original lustrous blue finish with a slight blemish on the left side of the barrel underneath the manufacturer’s address. Case coloring extremely fine and vivid with colors fading to a gray patina on the trap door on right side. Wood extremely fine with some light handling marks and a slight nick to the pistol grip cap. Mechanics are crisp including the auto-ejector. Bore is extremely fine to near excellent, shiny and bright. Davenport Arms Company generally has a reputation for plain “workhorse” firearms, but this specimen illustrates what wonderful high quality workmanship and embellishment the company was capable of. As fine as anything America was producing in the early 20th century. Perhaps it was made for an executive of the company, or as a display or presentation piece. In any event, this is a wonderful example of American gun making. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM WILL INCUR A $5.00 TRANSFER TAX IF TRANSFERRED ON AN ATF FORM 4. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 CLASSIFIED AS "ANY OTHER WEAPON". JWK 2020-05-060 Barrel Length: 15" Caliber/Bore: 12 Gauge FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: Davenport Model: AOW Serial Number: IRS-2028
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(N) BEAUTIFUL NEW IN BOX IMI UZI SMG MACHINE GUN (PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE). Lot #1086 (Sale Order 86 of 385) Fantastic new in original box IMI Uzi with accessories just as originally purchased. Blue Action Arms cardboard box with one 25 round magazine, plastic oiler, brush, cleaning rod and web sling. Marked “A”, “R” and “S” at selector. Gun is marked on left side of receiver “SMG UZI / 9mm / ISRAEL” with IMI logo (IMI within oval). “Action Arms LTD / Phila. Pa.” importer marking on right side of receiver above serial number with professionally eradicated “SA”. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is mint unfired in box with near excellent black enamel finish, black composite furnishings. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is near excellent shiny and bright. Bolt is near excellent. This is a select fire machine gun. The Uzi is a highly effective machine gun even out to longer ranges in the hands of a practiced user. This is a benchmark piece in mint condition and an exceptional opportunity for the forward-thinking machine gun enthusiast. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS TRANSFERABLE ONLY TO ACTIVE FFL/SOT DEALERS ON AN ATF FORM 3 BUT MAY BE RETAINED BY SOLE PROPRIETOR FFL/SOT HOLDERS WHEN THEY RELINQUISH THEIR LICENSES UPON BATF APPROVAL. JWK 2020-05-063 Accessories: Box, accessories Barrel Length: 10 - 1/4" Caliber/Bore: 9mm Para FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: Actions Arms Model: UZI Serial Number: 097462
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(N) HIGHLY ATTRACTIVE STEYR MANUFACTURED GERMAN WORLD WAR II MP-40 MACHINE GUN (PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE Lot #1087 (Sale Order 87 of 385) Steyr manufactured German MP-40 machine gun marked "bnz 41" on end cap with numerous Nazi proof marks throughout. Barrel, barrel nut, and receiver tube do match. Otherwise upper and lower assemblies do not match serial numbers, nor do the other parts match. Barrel resting bar not present. This gun is a Pre-86 dealer sample which has been professionally refinished in a pleasing gray finish. Accessories include four original 32 round magazines. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish of gun is near excellent as refinished. Magazines are good with some brown patina and light pitting, but appear serviceable. Bakelite has typical handling marks. Mechanics are fine. Bore is extremely fine shiny and bright. Bolt face is extremely fine. This is a fully automatic only machine gun. An ideal specimen for an FFL/SOT dealer to take to the range, and then keep privately when they relinquish their license. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS MACHINE GUN IS TRANSFERABLE ONLY TO ACTIVE FFL/SOT DEALERS ON AN ATF FORM 3 BUT MAY BE RETAINED BY SOLE PROPRIETOR FFL/SOT HOLDERS WHEN THEY RELINQUISH THEIR LICENSES UPON BATF APPROVAL. JWK 2020-05-037 Accessories: 4 Magazines total Barrel Length: 10" Caliber/Bore: 9mm Para FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: Steyr Model: MP-40 Serial Number: 6683m
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(N) NEAR MINT IN SHIPPING BOX WORLD WAR II LONG BRANCH/YORK ARMS COMPANY BRITISH STEN MK II MACHINE Lot #1088 (Sale Order 88 of 385) Beautifully marked “STEN MK II LONG BRANCH 1944” on bottom of magazine housing with typical Chinese markings on top of housing. This Sten MK II machine gun has the registration number from York Arm Company on the tube of the receiver just above the trigger housing with matching numbers on both top and bottom of magazine housing. This gun comes with three original 32 round magazines, as well as the original shipping box from York Arm Company. The Sten machine gun is a very simple yet highly effective and fun to shoot machine gun made of mostly stamped parts. It was far less costly at $10.00 U.S. in 1942 and quicker to produce than any of the previous sub-machine guns the British had fielded, and were produced in great numbers for World War II. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent dull gray refinish upon remanufacture with original dull blue finish on two of the magazines. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is very good with shiny lands and with some frosting in the grooves. Bolt face is fine. This is a select fire machine gun. Consignor states he has never fired this gun since he received it as newly remanufactured from York Arms Company. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. JWK 2020-05-073 Accessories: 3 magazines, Original shipping box Barrel Length: 8" Caliber/Bore: 9mm Para FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: York Arms Co. Model: Sten MK II Serial Number: 10L0385
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(N) INTRATEC TEC-9 HOST GUN WITH B & G MACHINE REGISTERED AUTO BOLT MACHINE GUN WITH AWC SUPPRESSOR. Lot #1089 (Sale Order 89 of 385) Designed in Sweden as the MP-9 by Interdynamic AB, the MP-9 was designed as an economical submachine gun based off of Carl Gustaf's popular M/45 for military usage. After not finding a government buyer, Interdynamic AB moved its sales and production to the United States to try and appeal to the American commercial gun market. Here they produced the TEC-9 and its variations from the 1985-2001. This TEC-9 features a 5" barrel, an Intratec foregrip, and a B&G Machine full-auto bolt. Additionally, there is an AWC MK 9 suppressor that is included with this TEC-9 that does not fit. This can be remedied by fitting the suppressor with an adapter that's threads fit on the barrel of this TEC-9. The left side of the receiver is marked "INTRATEC/ MIAMI FLA./ 9 MM LUGER/ MOD. TEC-9/ PATENTS PENDING". This example is complete with its original Intratec factory box, manual, and one magazine. CONDITION: Receiver and barrel retain 90+% of factory applied finish, show minor areas of wear from handling and use. B&G Machine full-auto bolt is very good, showing evidence of firing. Fine bright bore, with strong rifling throughout. Polymer frame is in excellent condition, showing little wear. Front grip shows minor nicks and minor cosmetic wear. Suppressor is in excellent condition, showing evidence of firing residue. Original factory box is good, showing usual wear and a spot of light water damage on the lid. Overall, a very nice example of an Intratec TEC-9. The registered bolt in this gun can be moved from host gun to host gun making it a highly desirable Class 3 item! THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. MLW Accessories: Box, manual, one magazine, suppressor Barrel Length: 5" Caliber/Bore: 9mm Para FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: Intratec Model: TEC-9 Sear Serial Number: 5147 Serial Number: (Gun) 33082 (Supp) 991040
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(N) INTRATEC TEC-9 HOST GUN WITH B & G MACHINE REGISTERED AUTO BOLT & AWC SUPPRESSOR (FULLY TRANSFER Lot #1090 (Sale Order 90 of 385) Designed in Sweden as the MP-9 by Interdynamic AB, the MP-9 was designed as an economical submachine gun based off of Carl Gustaf's popular M/45 for military usage. After not finding a government buyer, Interdynamic AB moved its sales and production to the United States to try and appeal to the American commercial gun market. Here they produced the TEC-9 and its variations from the 1985-2001. This TEC-9 features a 3" threaded barrel, an AWC Systems Technology Mk 9 two-stage suppressor, and a B&G Machine full-auto bolt. The left side of the receiver is marked "INTRATEC/ MIAMI FLA./ 9 MM LUGER/ MOD. TEC-9/ PATENTS PENDING". Complete with original Intratec factory box and manual. CONDITION: Receiver and barrel retain 90%+ of factory applied finish, showing minor areas of wear from handling and use. B&G Machine full-auto bolt is very good, showing evidence of firing. Fine bright bore, with strong rifling throughout. Polymer frame shows little wear aside from a few small nicks around the assembly pin. Suppressor is excellent condition, showing evidence of firing residue. Original factory box is good, showing usual wear and a spot of light water damage on the lid. Overall, a very nice example of an Intratec TEC-9. The registered bolt in this gun can be moved from host gun to host gun making this a highly desirable Class 3 item! CTHIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. MLW Accessories: Box, manual, one magazine, suppressor Barrel Length: 3" Caliber/Bore: 9mm Para FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: Intratec Model: TEC-9 Sear Serial Number: 5142 Serial Number: (Gun) 34480 (Supp) 991225
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(N) DEACTIVATED HISTORIC WORLD WAR I FRENCH CHAUCHAT MODEL 1915 MACHINE GUN (CURIO AND RELIC). Lot #1091 (Sale Order 91 of 385) Very fine condition deactivated French Chauchat model 1915 machine marked “C.S.R.G.” with matching numbered upper and lower receivers. Firing pin shaft is serial number 147439. Includes one original magazine and desirable anti-aircraft sights, both front and back. No indication of “SA” on receiver or other parts, and no “N” on the barrel, which indicates this well could have been a doughboy bring-back gun from World War I. Other indicators are the manner in which this gun was deactivated. The barrel has been plugged with weld at the chamber. The unnumbered bolt has been slightly ground at the center of the face, the firing pin tip ground away, the extractor ground away at the tip, and one locking lug of the bolt has been shattered off. This is the only Chauchat bolt that this cataloger has seen deactivated in this manner. Good news is none of these items of deactivation are beyond the ability of the appropriate restorer to remedy. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine, especially good for a Chauchat, about 85% original smooth blue finish turning a brown patina and otherwise thinning to a gray patina. "SA" marked magazine is mostly a gray patina with very little finish remaining. Charging handle knob out of round but still serviceable. Wood furnishings have some light handling marks and are extremely fine, very nice condition and very attractive. Although chamber is welded shut, bore was observed by dropping a small light down the muzzle, and the bore is fine with some darkness in the grooves. Bolt and internals are very clean. A very nice specimen of a very widely used and historic World War I machine gun. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 5 AS DEACTIVATED AND CURIO AND RELIC ELIGIBLE. JWK 2020-05-066 Accessories: 1 Magazine Barrel Length: 21 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: 8mm Lebel FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: France Model: 1915 Chautchat Serial Number: CSRG143047
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(N) EXCEPTIONALLY EARLY THREE DIGIT SERIAL NUMBER FLAT MAG HOUSING GERMAN WORLD WAR II MP-40 MACHINE Lot #1092 (Sale Order 92 of 385) Three digit number (with no letter suffix) MP-40 with flat magazine housing manufactured by Steyr in 1941, as imported by “Inter American” of California as a Pre-86 Dealer Sample. Visible numbers appear matching on front sight hood, barrel resting bar, barrel, barrel retention nut, receiver, rear sight, lower receiver cup, trigger housing assembly, and both sides of swing-out shoulder loop. Bolt is mismatched 7235, and the early original to the gun flat magazine housing is unnumbered. End cap is marked "bnz 41" indicating Steyr manufacture, with Nazi proofs visible on other components as well. Barrel resting bar is a zinc casting. Grips are replacements from a much later manufactured gun and do not match the profile of this early pistol grip housing, but are completely tight and serviceable. A nice field expedient Waffenmeister type repair. No horizontal screw in forward slot of bakelite. No muzzle nut present. No sliding bolt locking safety, or its associated spring or ball-bearing present. Receiver tube does exhibit retrofit for MP-40 bolt safety lock. One post-War unmarked 32 round magazine is included with this gun. The flat housing MP-40 was the second transition MP-40 model after the ones which utilized the leftover MP-38 housings which had lightening holes in the sides. During use the flat “slab-sided” housing did not hold up as well to impact, and very soon the design was changed to the familiar corrugated mag housings. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish of gun is fair to good gray patina on receiver tube, magazine housing, lower receiver cup, and shoulder loop, as well as at the sling swivel points. Trigger housing and front sight hood also gray patina turning brown. Barrel, barrel nut, and recessed areas of trigger housing retain much more finish. Bakelite is very good with numerous handling marks with added hand inscribed initials, “MAS” on left side and larger “R.V.C.” on right side. Grips very good and solid with handling marks. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is very fine, shiny and bright. Bolt face is very good. This is a fully automatic only machine gun. Condition may not be high, but this gun is a nearly matching original early MP-40 which documents the components being used by Steyr during the early days of MP-40 production. By 1943, Steyr had produced at in excess of 63,000 more units, as evidenced by another MP-40 being offered in this same auction. It gives one pause to contemplate the true scale of Germany’s World War II production and logistics capacity. A great piece for the research minded FFL/SOT holding World War II enthusiast to take to the range and enjoy. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 TO ACTIVE FFL/SOT DEALERS ONLY. JWK 2020-05-008 Accessories: 1 Magazine Barrel Length: 10" Caliber/Bore: 9mm Para FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: Steyr Model: MP-40 Serial Number: 311
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(N) EXCELLENT 1965 DATED WALTHER MPL MACHINE GUN (PRE-86 DEALER SAMPLE). Lot #1093 (Sale Order 93 of 385) High condition matching specimen of the Walther manufactured MPL machine gun. Includes three 32 round magazines, and original green canvas carrying case. Marked with Walther banner logo on left side of lower receiver and typical German ambidextrous selector markings of, “S”, “D” and “E” (Safe, Full, and Semi-Auto to us here in America), this machine gun has a folding steel shoulder loop covered in hard gray enamel paint, hard brown composite grips. The “L” in MPL indicates “Lang” or “Long” in German, and is their designation for the longer-barreled model. German “65” proofmark on left side of receiver. CONDITION: Overall appearance is extremely fine original dull gray finish with some light handling marks. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is near excellent shiny and bright. Bolt face extremely fine. This is a select fire machine gun. A very well made, good running, and popular tactical and recreational machine guns. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS TRANSFERABLE ONLY TO ACTIVE FFL/SOT DEALERS ON AN ATF FORM 3 BUT MAY BE RETAINED BY SOLE PROPRIETOR FFL/SOT HOLDERS WHEN THEY RELINQUISH THEIR LICENSES UPON BATF APPROVAL. JWK 2020-05-015 Accessories: Canvas sleeve, Three magazines total Barrel Length: 10 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: 9mm Para FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: Walther Model: MPL Serial Number: 6513
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(N) HR GUNS REGISTERED BRITISH STEN MK III MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). Lot #1094 (Sale Order 94 of 385) Fine partially refinished British Sten MK III machine gun as registered by “HR GUNS” of Plant City, FL as indicated on the incoming registration form and retaining original serial number and markings “SG8” on magazine housing and cover forward of trigger guard. One original 32 round magazine is included. The Sten machine gun is a very simple and straightforward machine gun made mostly of metal stamped parts. It was far less costly, $10.00 U.S. in 1942 and quicker to produce than any of the previous sub-machine guns the British had fielded. The Mark III model was an even less costly to produce successor to the Mark II model with simplified attachment of the magazine housing and sheet metal shroud which covered the barrel. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine original black enamel paint finish with some chipping away on metal part exclusive of the lower assembly, shoulder loop, and magazine, which are repainted black enamel. “HR GUNS, Plant City, FL” on right side of lower assembly. Magazine has a lustrous blue refinish. Mechanics are crisp. Bore is extremely fine shiny and bright. Bolt face is extremely fine. This is a select fire machine gun. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. JWK 2020-05-049 Accessories: 1 Magazine Barrel Length: 7 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: 9mm Para FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: HR Guns / England Model: Sten MK III Serial Number: E95777
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(N) JOHN STEMPLE MODEL 76/45 MACHINE GUN WITH JAMES M. BURGESS SUPPRESSOR (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). Lot #1095 (Sale Order 95 of 385) Marked “76/45 John R Stemple” with serial number on right side of magazine housing, and includes a .45 ACP silencer manufactured by James M. Burgess of Wesserville, OH specifically for the Stemple model 76. Also included is a spare .45 ACP barrel for this gun, and set of conversion parts (barrel, bolt) to convert this gun to 9mm, and blue cover JMB manual for this suppressor and gun. Also included is the original barrel shroud, one .45 ACP M3 Grease Gun magazine which this gun utilizes. This machine gun is rather reminiscent of the M3 Grease Gun, notably the magazine release on the left side of the magazine housing, and telescoping shoulder loop. Rail with a very nice peer sight affixed to the top of the receiver tube. This is a full-auto only machine gun which fires from an open bolt, and the safety is a cutout slot for the bolt in the receiver tube in the same manner as the German MP-40, making it attractive to residents of states such as Connecticut. Receiver serial number is the only visible serial number on the magazine well. This Stemple’s barrel is ported into the silencer to bleed gas behind the projectile and make the sound suppression very effective. Owner’s manual indicates the suppressor is “fully cleanable and will last the life of the gun." CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine to near excellent original gray parkerized finish on gun with black enamel paint finish on the 13 - 3/8" long silencer. Magazine has a deep lustrous blue finish. Mechanics are crisp and action moves smoothly when actuated by hand. Bore in gun is very good, shiny and bright. Other .45 ACP barrel near excellent. 9mm barrel is dark with firing residue, and appears to have corrosion. A fine entry level .45 ACP machine gun enhanced by a silencer which provides, according to the manual, 32 db of sound reduction. THESE ARE NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEMS AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. EACH OF THESE ITEMS WILL INCURE A SEPARATE $200.00 TRANSFER TAX IF TRANSFERRED ON A FORM 4. THESE ITEMS ARE FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. JWK 2020-05-010. Accessories: Suppressor, 1 extra bolt, 2 extra bbls, 1 mag total, manual, shroud Barrel Length: 8" Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: (Gun) John Stemple (Supp) James M. Burgess Model: 76/45 Serial Number: (Gun) 1195 (Supp) 2149
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(D) ORIGINAL AMNESTY REGISTERED U.S. WORLD WAR II M2 60MM MORTAR (DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE). Lot #1096 (Sale Order 96 of 385) Original U.S. Model M2 60 mm mortar complete with original baseplate, and beautiful bipod. Employed at the Company level, sometimes as a “battery” to be called upon by platoons on missions, and otherwise carried as individual tubes by a mortar team to provide “on-the-spot” tactical fire support. Very useful for dropping smoke to screen from enemy observation and especially for putting high explosive rounds through windows of buildings, or into enemy fighting positions, or over intervening terrain onto targets observed by comrades. A very important weapon on the battlefield. This cataloger can attest that one’s heart lifts with excitement and elan when one hears our own support mortars fired at the bad guys. A definite tactical advantage. Quick use of the mortar for direct fire on the battlefield provided tactical advantage. This is an Amnesty registered piece with an IRS number and "Unknown" manufacturer. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is fair. Overall appearance and finish fair to good, mostly bare gray metal and brown patina with some finish remaining. Baseplate in comparable condition. Bore is very good, turned a brown patina with age. A nice U.S. 60 MM Mortar registered live and ready to take to the range. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS A DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE. JWK 2020-05-035 Accessories: Bipod and baseplate Barrel Length: 25 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: 60mm FFL Status: Destructive Device Manufacturer: United States Model: M2 Serial Number: IRS-5925
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(N) ITHACA AUTO & BURGLAR MODEL B NID 1926 20 GAUGE AOW. Lot #1097 (Sale Order 97 of 385) This is what is referred to as a "Model B" in that it was built on a NID frame with saw handle grip. Made in 1926. Approximately 1,500 of this model were produced. The 10 - 1/4" barrels are chambered for 2 - 3/4 inch shells. Matching numbers. Engraved "AUTO & BURGLAR GUN/ ITHACA GUN CO. ITHACA. NY" on either side of the receiver. This gun also has "NO 4" stamped into the left side of the frame. CONDITION: Retains 65% original case colors on the frame. Markings are clear. Barrels retains 90% original blue. Bores are fine, bright shiny and clean. Fine mechanical function. Wood has some dings and handling marks, there are a couple cracks in the grip that are solid. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM WILL INCUR A $5.00 TRANSFER TAX IF TRANSFERRED ON AN ATF FORM 4. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 CLASSIFIED AS "ANY OTHER WEAPON". GR Barrel Length: 10 - 1/4" Caliber/Bore: 20 Bore FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: Ithaca Model: Auto & Burglar Serial Number: 436624
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(N) ITHACA AUTO & BURGLAR MODEL B NID 1926 20 GAUGE AOW. Lot #1098 (Sale Order 98 of 385) This is what is referred to as a "Model B" in that it was built on a NID frame with saw handle grip. Made in 1926. Approximately 1,500 of this model were produced. Chambered for 2 - 3/4 inch shells. Matching numbers. Engraved "AUTO & BURGLAR GUN/ ITHACA GUN CO. ITHACA. NY" on either side of the receiver. This gun also has "NO 3" stamped into the left side of the frame. CONDITION: Receiver has a pleasing patina with traces of original case colors in protected areas. Markings are clear. Barrels retains 35% original blue. Bores are fine, bright, shiny and clean. Fine mechanical function. Wood has some dings and handling marks, there are a couple cracks in the grip that are solid. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM WILL INCUR A $5.00 TRANSFER TAX IF TRANSFERRED ON AN ATF FORM 4. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 CLASSIFIED AS "ANY OTHER WEAPON". GR Barrel Length: 10 - 1/4" Caliber/Bore: 20 Bore FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: Ithaca Model: Auto & Burglar Serial Number: 436602
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(N) RARE HARRINGTON & RICHARDSON 28 GAUGE HANDY GUN (ANY OTHER WEAPON). Lot #1099 (Sale Order 99 of 385) H&R produced approximately 54,000 of these guns between 1921 and the passage of the National Firearms Act in 1934. Very popular for both home defense and the hunting of small game, it's no wonder why so many of these were produced. There are also numerous small variations, making these fun and interesting to collect. This is one of the few produced in 28 gauge, with the majority of production being in .410. Marked with the Harrington & Richardson address on the right side of the receiver, this gun also has H.&R. "HANDY GUN" marked on the left side. Barrel is marked "28 GAUGE" on the top. Blued barrel with a case colored frame. Checkered wood grip, plain wood forend. CONDITION: Very good with traces of case colors and distinct "stripes" on frame. 80% barrel blue. All markings are clear. Wood has some light handling mark with sharp checkering. Bore is fine. Fine mechanical function. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM WILL INCUR A $5.00 TRANSFER TAX IF TRANSFERRED ON AN ATF FORM 4. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 CLASSIFIED AS "ANY OTHER WEAPON". GR Barrel Length: 12 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: 28 Bore FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: Harrington & Richardson Model: Handy Gun Serial Number: 21914
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(N) COLT M203 40MM GRENADE LAUNCHER WITH UPPER (DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE). Lot #1100 (Sale Order 100 of 385) Adjustable rear sight and elevation adjustable front sight. Carry handle with quadrant sight for 40mm fire beyond 50m, leaf sight for closer range fire mounted to polymer ribbed handguard. C marked bolt carrier. A2 style flash hider. Brass deflect and forward assist. M203 with legends on right side. Standard Colt legends on M203 receiver. Accompanied by a blue plastic bag that appears to be its original shipping packaging. CONDITION: Very fine, with a few minor marks scattered about the gun from handling and operation. M203 action works appropriately when cycled by hand with an excellent bore. Rifle barrel is excellent, bright and shiny, with sharp lands and grooves. A ready to go setup for someone who wants to play with launching grenades off an AR platform. Bag is complete with some wear but no tears. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS A “DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE”. EW Accessories: Plastic bag Barrel Length: 12" Caliber/Bore: 40mm FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: Colt Model: M203 Serial Number: 202991
CORRECTION: Please note that the factory breakaway wire that indicates factory assembly of upper and launcher is still intact, making this a rare specimen indeed |
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(N) EXCEPTIONALLY RARE WORLD WAR II GERMAN 88MM PANZERSCHRECK 54 ROCKET LAUNCHER (DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE Lot #1101 (Sale Order 101 of 385) Very desirable German World War II Raketenpanzerbuchse 54 rocket launcher complete with shield and extremely rare original face protector. Two inert slightly undersized display rounds are also included with this lot. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent as repainted and with “stick-on” letters applied. Glass vision pane in shield extremely fine with some light scratches, with spare present in shield compartments apparently still unopened in paper. Bore also painted same green color as outside. Mechanics of firing mechanism handle have good tension, and actuator “snaps” when release lever is depressed but otherwise does not actuate the firing mechanism at the rear of the tube. Metal parts seem to be in extremely fine condition under the paint. This was no “rusted post war battlefield pickup” which was painted over. Protective mask is in extremely fine condition and appears serviceable including felt headband and elastic retaining band. Display projectiles have a somewhat darker color green paint, close to the original color they would have had during World War II. A very interesting and attractive historical display piece for the German World War II collecting enthusiast. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4 AS A “DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE”. JWK 2020-05-025 Accessories: Two inert rockets, eye protector Barrel Length: 65" Caliber/Bore: 88mm FFL Status: Destructive Device Manufacturer: Germany Model: Panzerbuchse 54 Serial Number: IRS8494
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(N) MK ARMS MODEL MK-760 (LIKE S&W MODEL 76) MACHINE GUN (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). Lot #1102 (Sale Order 102 of 385) This high quality and robust sub machine gun was manufactured by MK Arms Inc. in Irvine, CA. In feel it is very similar to the S&W model 76 with a heavy steel receiver and bolt and side folding stock with a hard rubber coating to provide comfort when held in aiming position. Fires in both semi and full auto as a select-fire machine gun. Three magazines are included. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is near excellent original smooth gray parkerized finish with slight loss of finish where ambidextrous selector rotates with some slight scratches to right side of hand grip and some other slight handling marks. Bore is near excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face is likewise near excellent. This is a very nice handling little machine gun and is a fun recreational entry level Class III gun. THIS IS A NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT ITEM AND REQUIRES BATF APPROVAL PRIOR TO TRANSFER. THIS ITEM IS FULLY TRANSFERABLE ON AN ATF FORM 3 OR 4. JWK 2020-05-100 Accessories: 3 Magazines total Barrel Length: 8" Caliber/Bore: 9mm FFL Status: NFA Manufacturer: MK Arms Inc. Model: MK-760 Serial Number: S0134
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EXCEPTIONAL ORIGINAL MATCHING NUMBERED THOMPSON "C" 100 ROUND DRUM MAGAZINE WITH ORIGINAL RUSCO POUC Lot #1103 (Sale Order 103 of 385) Truly exceptional matching serial number 90 Thompson “C” drum with original RUSCO marked pouch and RUSCO marked heavy canvas Thompson machine gun carrier. Drum is marked “AUTO-ORDNANCE CORP, NEW YORK N.Y., U.S.A. PATENTED JULY 27 1920 DEC 7 1920 NO 90” on main body with matching numbered cover. Nickel rotor inside. Both “C” drum pouch with sling and carrier marked, “RUSCO” inside flap. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish of drum is near mint, unused without an evidence of having been used. No marks in the interior indicating cartridges have ever been emplaced. Original dull blue finish near excellent. Drum carrier and gun carrier also appear near excellent with a small weaving blemish at the front of the pouch. Pretty much impossible to upgrade the condition of this set for the advanced Thompson machine gun collector. JWK 2020-05-056
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ORIGINAL BRASS CARTRIDGE CASE FROM WORLD WAR I "BIG BERTHA" CANNON. Lot #1104 (Sale Order 104 of 385) Only one dozen massive "42cm Kurze Marinekanone 14 L/12 in Raderlafette" (42cm short naval cannon on wheeled carriage) were manufactured. The gun was nicknamed "Dicke Bertha" (Big Bertha) by German soldiers in World War I. The gun was designed under great secrecy by Krupp. At the time of construction, the Big Berthas were the largest and most powerful, movable artillery pieces by use of any army in the world. The gun could fire projectiles weighing close to one ton, almost six miles. Shells could penetrate close to 50 ft of concrete and soil. The crew to service one "Big Bertha" was 120 men. Cartridge casing has height of almost 17" bottom diameter of 16.8" a base diameter of 18.3" and weighs over 80 lbs. Casing is marked on base with various proofs and date of July (Juli) 1915 and maker "MAGDEBURG". Cartridge casing was not physically attached to the projectile. In operation of this massive gun, the projectile was loaded first, then cartridge with propellant charge was taken from a wicker basket designed to hold each cartridge, which included several hundred pounds of propellant charge. This massive casing is a very rare collector's item today and nearly all specimens were melted down for their scrap value in years past. CONDITION: Original unaltered unpolished, pleasing patina with scattered areas of more dark patina, with just traces of green verdigris. Interior completely unaltered and vintage. This is a fantastic military conversation piece that can also be used as a one-of-a-kind antique side table. TDW
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FANTASTIC NEW OLD STOCK IN BROWNING MODEL 1917A1 TRIPOD STILL IN ORIGINAL CARDBOARD BOX WITH LABEL A Lot #1105 (Sale Order 105 of 385) Truly exceptionally rare offering of a Browning Model 1917 tripod still in its grease impregnated protective burlap fiber wrapping within original cardboard box, complete with label. Label nomenclature reads, in part, “MOUNT, GUN, MACHINE M1917A1 / 1 EA”. Indications are that this box was packaged in June of 1957. One can clearly discern the outline of the tripod head and the legs and base assembly under the burlap. Also included is a 42” long tripod pedestal shaft, and outstanding original dovetailed early wood ammunition box. CONDITION: Tripod legs and head unissued still in preservative wrapping in cardboard box which remains solid and serviceable with original paper reinforcement tape at the edges. Original label clear and legible. Recently added orange label tape, “Original G.I. Box – Do not Discard”; labels added which can be easily removed if desired. Pedestal shaft retains high 90%s original green paint coverage. Wooden ammo box extremely fine, never painted, showing a pleasing vintage patina with cartridge outline stencil clearly visible inside bottom indicating which way to emplace belts into the box. A gem of a find for the advanced Browning machine gun enthusiast. The only tripod in such a condition this cataloger has ever come across. JWK 2020-05-017
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INCREDIBLY RARE FIRST MODEL FG-42 WOODEN HANDGUARD. Lot #1106 (Sale Order 106 of 385) Just about impossible to find out on the loose away from a gun, this is an original German WW2 FG-42 handguard. Original proofmark is visible on front, metal reinforcement clearly visible when viewed from either end. When one examines this part it is impossible not to be impressed with the workmanship and care that went into its manufacture. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine to near excellent original, unsanded and unmessed with. Some light dings, bruises, and handling marks with a sliver out of the inside top front area of the charging handle slot. Not noticeable unless specifically looking at the handguard off the gun. Fantastic piece for the advanced collector who wants to upgrade their current handguard, or simply display showing the manufacturing techniques in play during World War II. JWK 2020-05-047
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VERY ATTRACTIVE WATERTOWN ARSENAL MODEL 1895 3.6 INCH FIELD MORTAR WITH EXCELLENT RELINED BORE IN OR Lot #1107 (Sale Order 107 of 385) Attractive black painted Watertown arsenal manufactured 3.6" breech loading mortar on green carriage manufactured in 1897, with original brass data plate on steel mount. "JEH" inspectors initials. This was the first breechloading mortar developed for the U.S. Army and still used a “bag” to contain the powder. Used mostly for coastal and fixed fortification defense, there were only 76 units built between June of 1890 and early 1904, procured in several batches. Four were sent to Cuba via Tampa, Florida for the Spanish American War, and at least two and possibly four were shipped to and deployed in the Philippines during the insurrection there. They were deemed obsolete in 1919 and many were scrapped or otherwise became decorative or memorial pieces. Several, including this one, made it into the hands of private collectors. CONDITION: Very nice repainted finish on metal parts with brass data plate turning a pleasing dull patina with fuse primer brass thumbpiece presenting a more polished appearance. The bore of this mortar has been professionally relined by Matt Switlik and is near excellent. A great piece for the turn of the century heavy ordnance collector which rolls well on its display stand. Please note this is a heavy item and will require third person shipping. JWK 2020-05-103
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POPULAR BRITISH ABBOT MODEL FV433 105 MM SELF PROPELLED GUN. Lot #1108 (Sale Order 108 of 385) Although often called a "Tank", the ABBOT FV-443 is actually a tracked self-propelled howitzer in a fully rotating turret on an armored chassis. The Abbot was fielded by the British in 1965 and its intended role was to provide tactical support on the battlefield shooting in an indirect fire role against anticipated invasion of Western Europe by the Soviet Union. Built by the Vickers corporation, these vehicles were produced from 1965-1967 and remained in the British inventory until 1995. The turret rotates through a full 360 degree rotation and the gun will depress as low as -5 degrees and elevate as high as +70 degrees. The L13A1 105 MM gun is currently non functional, but the breech ring and subsequent registration with the BATF is available completely separately from this auction through the consignor. Morphy Auctions will facilitate communication between the winning bidder and consignor, but makes no other warrantee whatsoever about the availability and transfer of the necessary parts to make the main gun live and registered. The engine is a Rolls-Royce K60 Mk 4G multi-fuel capable power plant which develops 240 horsepower at 3,750 RPM, and the vehicle can reach speeds up to 29 MPH, and can range as far as 300 miles with a 101 U.S. gallon (386 L) fuel tank. The Abbot does have a limited amphibious capacity when equipped with its flotation screen and can move at 3 MPH through water utilizing its own tracks. Parts remain available as this model is still in service in some significant quantity with the army of India. The good suspension of this vehicle combined with modern engine and availability of maintenance parts make it a popular armored vehicle for enthusiasts which want to drive, or provide "tank" rides, as it looks tough, and has a traditional turret. Weight: 18.2-tons (16,556-kg); Length: 19' 2" (5.84-m); Width: 8' 6" (2.64-m); Height: 8' 2" (2.18-m) CONDITION: Engine is in good operating order. Turret revolves properly. Interior upholstery in good condition. This vehicle is a real behemoth from the Viet Nam era and through the Desert Storm era. JWK 2020-05-092 Manufacturer: Vickers Vehicle ID Number: NID
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(A) OUTSTANDING ATTRACTIVE AND EXTREMELY DESIRABLE CONFEDERATE TREDEGAR MANUFACTURED 10 POUNDER PARR Lot #1109 (Sale Order 109 of 385) Extremely scarce and desirable original Tredegar 10 pounder parrot cannon tube on a faithful reproduction carriage manufactured by Charlie Steen in 2018. Carriage bears manufacturer’s data plaque affixed to right front side. Trunnion on right side has discernible “CO” and consignor states that prior to repaint one could clearly discern “T. F” (Tredegar Foundry), and “J.R. ANDERSON CO”. Consignor states that prior to repaint one could discern “1734” on the left trunnion. Muzzle has discernible “7” at top front of muzzle and consignor states prior to repaint one could discern “1734”. No front sight present in vacant socket at top of muzzle. This gun came in with rubber pieces attached to the tires to preserve condition of the paint and these are included, although removed for photography. Only 80 of Parrot cannons of this kind were produced at Tredegar during the Civil War, and few survive today, with only a very small number available to private collectors. This particular gun tube was rescued by the current consignor's father from a scrap metal facility decades ago, and it was only relatively recently that the project to mount it to an appropriate carriage was completed. Length from muzzle to end on trail 140”. Width out hub to outer hub 78”. Height of wheels 57”. Weight including carriage is approximately 1800 pounds. This can be readily moved by an average man when this gun is on a concrete floor. CONDITION: Tube exhibits moderate pitting under new coat of black enamel applied incidental to mounting on carriage in 2018. Markings detectable and only partially legible, but are positively present. Bore shows heavier pitting on right side with much less on left, still in good condition all things considered. Near mint attractive dark olive green paint on wooden furnishings with near excellent black enamel paint on metal furnishing on carriage. Steel tires have some chips away from the black enamel revealing bare metal. JWK 2020-05-084 This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.
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(A) EXCEPTIONAL R. JOHNSON MODEL 1836 MARTIAL PISTOL IN ORIGINAL FLINT. Lot #1110 (Sale Order 110 of 385) Lock marked "U.S. R. Johnson MIDDn CONN 1841." Remains in original flint configuration. 8 - 1/2" bright steel round barrel with crisp US. JH P proofs. One piece walnut stock with crisp and prominent cartouches. Swivel rammer. Mounts are all of bright iron with original polish. Lock is original deft blue finish as is breech. "H" sub-inspectors markings are observed on barrel, stock and trigger plate. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine with barrel and mounts being in their original polish. Bore is equally fine with little evidence of use. Stock is in prime condition with sharp crisp edges and only has slight bruises from period storage and handling. Lock plate finish is slightly faded at rear but is very fine. The 1836 Johnson has long been admired as the most aesthetically pleasing of all US Martial pistols, this exceptional example would be very difficult to improve upon. TDW Barrel Length: 8 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .54 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: R. Johnson Model: 1836 Serial Number: NSN
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(A) BELGIAN QUADRUPLE BARREL .45 CALIBER FLINTLOCK TAP ACTION PISTOL. Lot #1111 (Sale Order 111 of 385) Barrels numbered "1" "2" "3", moving right to left, top to bottom. Fourth barrel is unmarked, but appears period, may be period replacement for a damaged barrel. Barrels are false rifled, with "rifling" ending approximately half way down, to assist in barrel removal. Breeches at top engraved "1" "2", corresponding to barrel numbers. Bottom breeches engraved with simple line floral rather than numbers. Left and right sides of action engraved with a flaming torch, rams horns, and border engraving. Tang with some light scroll engraving. Locks have safety notches in the back and pans have small safety notch in base, but sliding safety does not engage, needs adjustment. Small "ELG" stamp on left side, near barrel 3. Trigger guard engraved with a small floral with eight points coming off. Grip with slightly raised section near lock engraved with florals, skipline checkering with each square having a small pin running through to other side, and reinforced with a larger pin towards top. Backstrap is studded and scalloped on each side of each stud. Octagonal tapered butt, with further studs and butt cap with floral with central stud. CONDITION: Fine, retaining an very clean in-the-white appearance. Metal appears to have been very gently cleaned at one point. One braised repair on left side of action, near rear screw; one chip on right side, near top screw, that exposes threads. Action works appropriately, tap lever throws smoothly, bores are excellent, smooth, bright, and shiny. This is a highly attractive and very well executed example of the Belgian quad barrel tap action pistols. EW Barrel Length: 3" Caliber/Bore: .45 False Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Belgian Model: Quad Barrel Serial Number: NSN
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(A) A FINE CASED JOSEPH MANTON FLINTLOCK PISTOL. Lot #1112 (Sale Order 112 of 385) Built circa 1802. Octagonal barrel with Damascus browning, bead front sight. Serial number and truing mark on underside of barrel and breech. Platinum touch hole, single line of gold band decoration. Deeply struck hallmark for "JOSEPH MANTON PATENT". Hooked patent breech. Breech and hook in the white. Dovetailed rear sight, tang with stand of arms and florals. Roller bearing frizzen, waterproof pan, English push on safety. Filed cock with line and floral engraving. Lock with stand of arms, rays, and floral border engraving, engraved "JOSEPH MANTON / LONDON". Frizzen with border engraving and "JOSEPH MANTON" on one side, "PATENT" on other, tip with "880". Stock retained by single key, horn tip, evidence of repair on interior to left side of barrel channel. Horn tipped ramrod possibly the original. Long tang with attractive English blue. Trigger guard with border engraving and pineapple finial extension. Finial and trigger guard have been cleaned to an in-the-white appearance. Blue still visible on interior of trigger guard and protected area of finial. Grip checkered in point pattern and going all the way down to blued buttcap, which has another stand of arms. Silver thumbpiece with heavily worn initials, may be "H.C.". Accompanied by a mahogany case with accessories comprising a two piece loading rod and mallet with bare screw tip, compartment with patches and flint, unmarked oil bottle, and combination ball/powder flask with red Moroccan leather covering and marked on ball cover for J. Dixon and Sons. Paper label for Manton at the 11 Hanover Street address in lid with handwritten "Joseph Manton died / June 29. 1835 / 6 Kensal Green / No 189.". CONDITION: Very good. Barrel retaining virtually all of an old rebrown with silvering to sharp edges. Wood very good with some bumps and bruises and had finish added. Two slivers are missing from forearm. Checkering with some areas of abrasion and softness. Blued tang and buttcap with much bluing left mixing with some brown. Finial screw molested. Case is very good as habilitated with some extra finish added. Case relined in blue. Loading tool is very good with some bruising from use. Oil bottle tarnished but good. Powder/ball flask very good with some oxidation. Label with stains and foxing, and a few tears. A very attractive cased Manton. CF: Lot 1226, James D. Julia Fall 2009. EW Accessories: Case with Accessories Barrel Length: 9 - 1/4" Caliber/Bore: .50 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Joseph Manton Model: Flintlock Pistol Paperwork: Description Serial Number: 1975
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(A) CASED PAIR OF J. A. KUCHENREITER FLINTLOCK TARGET PISTOLS. Lot #1113 (Sale Order 113 of 385) Breech hallmarked in Stockel's index as 624, and signed "J.A. KUCHENREITER" on top flat of octagonal barrels. Barrels with recessed crown, blade front sight, buckhorn rear sight with two folding buckhorn leaves. Tangs signed "1" and "2" denoting a pair. Full length stocks with horn endcaps. Ramrods possibly original, retained by two ferrules with floral finial and rearmost pipe. Lock plate signed "J.A. Kuchenreiter / An Regensberg". Attractive scallop tailed roller bearing frizzen with semi-water proof pans, cocks with very simple line engraving. Distinctive trigger guard with flat bottom and curved rear and finial en suite with rear pipe. Adjustable triggers. Trigger guard with raised central dais decorated with florals, rest of trigger guard with scroll and line engraving. Long tang. Stocks with raised spine and two relatively small panels of checkering between tang and vacant case colored thumbpiece. Flared butt with scroll border engraving and central floral. Cased in a split box top case lined in green baize with accessories comprising a cleaning rod, mainspring vise in two pieces, loading tool, horn powder flask, powder measure, wood mallet, bore scraper, cleaning brush, and lead pour. Bullet mold has a slot but is missing. CONDITION: Fine. Metal is excellent, case colors having faded and leaving only trace pattern. Wood is excellent with just a few very minor bumps and bruises from age. Both barrels have some oxidation on exterior. Action works appropriately, bores are very good with a buildup of grease at breeches and some minor age oxidation. Case has some tears in top lining exposing infill, accessories very good with some minor age related oxidation. Exterior of case cracked on top across left side. EW Accessories: Case with Accessories Barrel Length: (Both) 9 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: (Both) .50 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: (Both) J. A. Kuchenreiter Model: (Both) Flintlock Pistols Serial Number: (Both) NSN
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(A) PAIR OF CONTINENTAL HOWDAH 20 BORE DOUBLE BARREL FLINTLOCK PISTOLS. Lot #1114 (Sale Order 114 of 385) Both with twin tapered round barrels separated by a concave rib in the center. Both with flat right hand and left hand lockplates with engraved single-line borders. Locks feature roller frizzens. Iron furniture in the French taste, engraved with floral and foliate motifs. Full-length walnut stocks of French form with shaped checkered panels on both sides of the wrist. Both have double triggers and original iron ramrods. CONDITION: All iron components have been cleaned and show some light scattered freckling overall. Locks are all in their original flintlock configurations and the actions are strong and function properly. Some minor corrosion to insides of pans. Stocks good with some minor scattered marks from use and hairline cracks at lock tangs. Wrist of one pistol has been broken and repaired, some marring to checkering. An attractive pair of double barrel flintlock pistols. DMG Barrel Length: (BOTH) 6 - 7/8" Caliber/Bore: (BOTH) 20 Bore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: (BOTH) Continental Model: (BOTH) Howdah Serial Number: NSN
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(A) AN ATTRACTIVELY ASSEMBLED JAMES RICHARDSON DOUBLE BARREL FLINTLOCK HOWDAH OR OFFICER'S PISTOL, C Lot #1115 (Sale Order 115 of 385) James Richardson is recorded as working in Manchester between 1793 and 1830. Browned Damascus barrels with blade front sight, concave rib. Top of barrels with "RICHARDSON" and "MANCHESTER". View and proof marks for black powder loads also on top. Proofs and maker stamps on barrels spurious. Bottom of barrels with "TWISTED" and "D&M". Hooked breeches. Top tang with line engraving at breech, rays, and stand of arms. Ramrod with worm possibly the original. Barrels retained by a single key. Waterproof pans with roller bearing frizzens which are attractively scalloped. Fire blued frizzen springs. Filed swan neck cocks lightly engraved with florals. Locks engraved with rays and two stands of arms at rear. One hammer screw possibly replaced. Lock screw replaced. When locks detached from stock, it becomes clear that this pistol is restocked, with lock inletting not relieved for lock cleat. Trigger guard with stand of arms and border engraving, pineapple finial, and long tang. Stocks are a well marbled wood with flattened sides. Comes in a wooden case with accessories comprising a bag flask with repousse designs of stars and dots, dual screwdrivers, bullet mold with sprue cutter marked for 16 gauge, and a rectangular oiler. Case is lined in green baize and a later addition. CONDITION: Excellent as partly reconditioned. Barrels retain the vast majority of an old rebrown with some pitting near breech from firing and some silvering from where gun sat in case. Stocks are excellent as carefully cleaned and repaired. Wood fill repair at right side of tang, approximately 1/2" long. Trigger guard, finial, and tang retain much of their blue finish, with some silvering to edges and mixing with brown age patina. Accessories are very good, showing signs of age related staining and period use. Action works appropriately when operated by hand, bores are very good, clean, with a minimum of oxidation. EW Accessories: Case with Accessories Barrel Length: 9" Caliber/Bore: .63 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Richardson Model: SxS Flintlock Pistol Serial Number: NSN
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(A) LOWE QUEEN ANNE STYLE PISTOL, MADE CIRCA 1800. Lot #1116 (Sale Order 116 of 385) Three stage cannon barrel with turnkey protrusion. Top of breech engraved "Lowe" on a ribbon amidst a spray of florals and scrolls. Patent breech. Under breech engraved "LONDON" with view and proof marks. Line border around the action. Cock with replaced topjaw and screw; hammer screw also replaced. Trigger guard with a floral and line engraving, not only on the trigger guard but also on the action around the trigger guard. Tang engraved with floral with a carved shell motif in the wood. Vacant silver thumbpiece surrounded by a helmet, flags, and cannon. Left side of stock with a stand of arms. Buttcap in the face of a grotesque. CONDITION: Good. Metal with scattered patches of darkness from inactive oxidation, engraving still visible and attractive. Wood is good, slightly shy to metal in a few areas as it has shrunk over time, with minor scattered nicks and dings from use. Action will not hold on full cock and needs attention. Bore is good, with smooth oxidation throughout. EW Barrel Length: 5 - 3/8" Caliber/Bore: .60 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Lowe Model: Queen Anne Flintlock Serial Number: NSN
CORRECTION: Pistol dates circa 1760 and has a screw barrel, not a patent breech. Proof marks under the barrel are a Crown over a P and a Crown over an F for foreigner, denoting that Lowe was not a part of the London Gunmaker's Guild. |
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(A) VERY FINE CAUCASIAN MIQUELET LOCK PISTOL. Lot #1117 (Sale Order 117 of 385) 18th century, fine Miquelet Caucasian pistol with fruitwood stock. Extensive silver overlay that is period embellished with Ottoman designs and fine silver wire wrap on barrel. Ball butt with button trigger and brass lanyard swivel with matching escutcheon. The 11 - 1/4" .50 caliber tapered barrel with cannon muzzle is lightly gold wire inlaid around an unidentified period touch mark. CONDITION: Very fine as lightly cleaned. The fruitwood stock remains very fine with a almost indiscernible splice at rear silver wire banding. The barrel is bright with light period roughness with the gold wire remaining fully intact. The heavily embellished silver overlay is very fine with very light wear at backstrap but remains intact and quite elegant. The Miquelet lock operates properly and had very light corrosion on frizzen. Remarkably fine as cleaned and preserved. TDW Barrel Length: 11 - 1/4" Caliber/Bore: .50 Smoothbbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Caucasian Model: Miquelet Serial Number: NSN
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(A) AN ATTRACTIVE AND HIGHLY DECORATED CAUCASIAN MIQUELET LOCK RIFLE. Lot #1118 (Sale Order 118 of 385) Slightly swamped octagonal barrel with diminutive brass front sight. Barrel with traces of gold koftgari wire work at muzzle and considerably more at breech. Peep rear sight raised above breech and decorated with evidence of koftgari wire work. Silver barrel bands with evidence of old niello work, rearmost with floral designs and individual bands; bands with small punch dots numbering, in order, from muzzle to breech, six, five, four, three, and then three on each of the individual bands of rearmost rod. Hallmarks just forward of breech and on left side of breech, now indecipherable. Ramrod channel decorated with beading at mouth. Stock with two Mother of Pearl escutcheons for stock keys, neither of which are present. Other decorations include green stained horn in florals, half moons, hearts. Decorative pins throughout breech area with geometric designs. Area rear of breech decorated with geometric mother of pearl inlays with pins, top with niello silver in florals. Wrist wrapped in silver wire with thicker edge bands reinforced with pins. Stock with U shape reinforcement running around butt made of silver and pierced with florals and geometrics. Tang urn finials made of mother of pearl, further mother of pearl inlays in geometric designs. U shaped reinforcement secured at butt with iron nail. Miquelet lock with pierced top screw, serrated pan, surrounded with horn line border and decorative pins. Trigger guard with mother of pearl inlay surrounding. CONDITION: Very good. Barrel essentially gunmetal grey with smooth even old oxidation. Silver tarnished throughout with remnants of niello in protected areas, more at rear band and floral decoration of breech. Wood with two chips out of mid section, and one crack running through forward escutcheons. Evidence of a splice repair under rearmost band and running forward of it. Action works appropriately when operated by hand, bore is good, with even oxidation throughout and a few patches of heavier oxidation. An attractive and highly decorated example. EW Barrel Length: 44" Caliber/Bore: .63 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Caucus Model: Miquelet Serial Number: NSN
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(A) WATERS & WHITMORE CONTRACT SUTTON MODEL 1808 .69 CALIBER FLINTLOCK MUSKET DATED 1813. Lot #1119 (Sale Order 119 of 385) These guns were made by Elijah and Asa Waters & Nathaniel Whitmore of Sutton, Massachusetts. 4,270 of these were believed to have been delivered against a contract for 5,000. Eagle over "US" in oval over "SUTTON" on the lock just ahead of the hammer. Dated 1813 at the rear of the lock. The left side of the barrel has "US" / "Eaglehead/CT" in a depressed oval/ "V". This gun has "FSG" stamped into the wood ahead of the trigger guard, certainly period although the meaning of which is unknown. Has what appears to be the trace of a cartouche on the left side of the stock opposite the lock. Spring retained bands. Slight brass bushing around the touch hole, however this gun is in original flint and has not been reconverted. Missing the sling swivel loops. CONDITION: Retains a pleasing dark patina with areas of light surface rust and some pitting, most prevalent around the touch hole. Wood has some dings and handling marks with minor cracks at the front and rear of the lock cavity. There is another crack opposite the lock at the rear lock screw. Minor wood loss along barrel channel. Small area of metal has worn through at the top of the butt plate. The top jaw screw is an incorrect but old replacement. Markings are clear. Bore is rusty with pitting. Fine mechanical function. The ramrod is full length. GR Barrel Length: 44 - 3/8" Caliber/Bore: .69 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Sutton Model: 1808 Serial Number: NSN
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(A) AN INTERESTING J.G. DACHTINE FLINTLOCK JAEGER CARBINE. Lot #1120 (Sale Order 120 of 385) J.G. Dachtine is recorded as working at Aix la Chapelle (the French name for the town of Aachen) circa 1750. Swamped octagonal barrel with seven groove rifling, silver bead front sight with two leaf dovetailed rear sight. Hallmarked at breech with initials "JGD" (?), difficult to discern, and the hallmark of Aachen. Gold touch hole. Lock with "I G DACHTINE AAIX " underneath pan and La Chapelle under frizzen spring. Clever safety plate behind hammer. Tang engraved with florals, wood carved with florals. Ramrod, possibly the original, retained by two silver ferrules. Full length stock with silver nosecap decorated with floral and line engraving. Germanic flowing trigger guard with inlaid silver scroll engraved finials, tang engraved with scroll. Double set triggers. Modern sling eye and loop at rear, original sling loop near fore ferrule. Toe compartment with engraved German silver cover with spare jaw screw; piece itself is a well executed later creation. Silver buttplate with scroll and floral work, heel with stand of arms. Diminutive shadowline cheekpiece. Most interesting is silver inlay at the wrist, depicting the crest of the House of Schoeborn, depicting a two headed eagle with orb and sword, triple shield, triple crowns, a deer, triple diamonds, a central lion with two tails, and a scene with crosses and a shield. Crest is topped by a crown, flanking lions, standing on a bed of florals. CONDITION: Good. Metal parts essentially now smooth silver with some minor areas of darkness. Silver toned, engraving still quite nice. Stock is good with some bumps and bruises from age, and a few extremely minor chips and reinforcements. Bore is excellent, bright on lands with some scattered darkness in grooves throughout. Lock will hold on half cock, but not full. Set triggers operate correctly. Sling is contemporary. EW Barrel Length: 23 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .60 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Dachtine Model: Jaeger Serial Number: NSN
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(A) FINE HIGH CONDITION FLINTLOCK FOWLER BY BAILES & MANTON. Lot #1121 (Sale Order 121 of 385) This fine flintlock fowler is in excellent condition and made by two well known high quality British gunsmiths. The two stage barrel is swamped at the muzzle and has a silver spider front sight. The sections are separated by a detailed wedding band and a link of small balls. There are stars engraved on the top three flats, just behind the band. The top of the barrel is inscribed "W. Bailes/ London". There are English private view and proof marks on the left side on the breech along with a crown over "F" denoting that this maker was foreigner to the Gunmaker's Guild. The barrel has a hooked breech and is browned with a Damascus finish. The barrel tang is case hardened and has well executed foliate and floral scrolls engraved on it. The flat lockplate is case hardened and is engraved "MANTON" in the center. The tail is engraved with a pointer flushing a pheasant. Lock features include a roller frizzen, a waterproof pan, and a French cock, engraved with detailed borders and musical instruments. The touch hole has a gold lining. The blued steel mounts include an endcap with an engraved sunburst, a trigger guard chased with foliate and floral decoration, with two game birds engraved on the bow. The blued buttplate is also engraved with a dog and foliate motifs. Barrel is retained by two keys. The plain walnut halfstock has shaped checkered panels around the wrist with four punched stars in each diamond. CONDITION: Excellent, showing little or no use. Barrel retains 90-95% of its original brown Damascus finish, with some thinning on the edges and a few light storage marks. Markings are excellent and crisp. Barrel tang retains about 90% of its bright case colors, somewhat faded towards the back. Lock is excellent. Markings and engraving are crisp. Lock is very tight and functions flawlessly. Lock retains about 95% of its original bright case colors and fire blued frizzen spring. Mounts retain about 95% of their original fire blued finish, and show only some light edge wear and minor storage marks. Stock is excellent and shows a few light storage marks and minor scuffing from disassembly. A very high condition English fowler by two reputable British gunsmiths. DMG Barrel Length: 39 - 3/4" FFL Status: Antique Gauge: 12 Bore Manufacturer: Bailes & Manton Model: Flintlock Fowler Serial Number: NSN
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(A) VERY SCARCE GOETZ & WESTPHALL PHILADELPHIA MODEL 1808 .69 CALIBER FLINTLOCK CONTRACT MUSKET. Lot #1122 (Sale Order 122 of 385) These are very difficult to find guns. The contract was for 2,500 with only 1,019 having been actually delivered. Marked ahead of the hammer with an eagle clutching arrows over US and "WESTPHAL/ PHILADA" vertically at the rear of the lock. Marked on top of the barrel with a large "P" and a smaller "A", eaglehead over CT in a depressed oval on the left of the barrel at the breech. "V/ MTW/ V" inspectors mark on the stock opposite the lock. Has "DFIHR" carved in large letters into the left side of the butt. Original flintlock configuration with spring retained bands. CONDITION: Has a pleasing patina overall, having been lightly cleaned a long time ago. Markings are good. Wood has been cleaned and shows its age and wear. There are some age cracks in the butt and an areas of wear on the left side of the wrist. Small piece of wood missing front the left side at the trigger guard retaining pin. There is a minor crack in the trigger guard tang at the front screw hole. Fine mechanical function. GR Barrel Length: 44 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .69 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Goetz & Wesphall Model: 1808 Serial Number: NSN
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(A) WATERS & WHITMORE FEDERAL CONTRACT SUTTON MODEL 1808 .69 CALIBER FLINTLOCK MUSKET DATED 1810. Lot #1123 (Sale Order 123 of 385) These guns were made by Elijah and Asa Waters & Nathaniel Whitmore of Sutton, Massachusetts. 4,270 of these were believed to have been delivered against a contract for 5,000. Eagle over "US" in oval over "SUTTON" on the lock just ahead of the hammer. Dated 1810 at the rear of the lock. The gun does not appear to have any other markings. Original flint configuration with spring retained bands. Missing the sling swivel loops. CONDITION: In great untouched "as found" condition. Retains a pleasing dark patina with areas of light surface rust and some pitting, most prevalent around the touch hole. Wood has some dings and handling marks with a crack extending along the top of the comb from the buttplate for 4", and another extending for 4 - 1/2" back from the end of the barrel tang to the base of the comb. There is a crack in the right side of the forend between the rear and middle bands with a 2" piece of wood missing. Markings are clear. Bore is rusty with pitting. Rear lock screw is a replacement. Fine mechanical function. The ramrod is a bit short. GR Barrel Length: 44 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .69 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Sutton Model: 1808 Serial Number: NSN
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(A) UNIDENTIFIED US CHARLEVILLE MODEL 1795 FLINTLOCK CONTRACT MUSKET. Lot #1124 (Sale Order 124 of 385) This is one of the guns which were not marked by the manufacturer. Simply features a winged American eagle on the lock over "US". The barrel has "US./ (oval with eaglehead and CT)/ V". There is an additional "V" mark on the barrel tang. Traces of a three line cartouche on the left side of the stock. Ramrod is marked "US". CONDITION: Metal has been cleaned to bright with areas of light pitting. Markings are good. Wood has been lightly refinished and has dings and handling marks. Good mechanical function. Ramrod is jammed in. GR Barrel Length: 44 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .70 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Unknown Contract Model: 1795 Serial Number: NSN
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(A) AMERICAN RESTOCKED SHORT LAND PATTERN 1777 SECOND MODEL BROWN BESS FLINTLOCK MUSKET. Lot #1125 (Sale Order 125 of 385) This musket has some Liege Pattern 1777 Short Land, or Second Model Brown Bess parts. These were produced for the British by the Belgians between 1778-1783. They were all made specifically for use in North America and saw extensive use here. Many examples such as this one have been restocked in America during their period of use. According to "The Brown Bess" by Erik Goldstein and Stewart Mobray, these muskets are scarce. The round tapered barrel is still its original full length with traces of intentionally removed proof marks on top near the breech. The tang was broken and repaired during the period of use, as it now terminates in a tombstone. The lock appears to be slightly later, as the markings are stamped rather than engraved. The tail is stamped "TOWER" and in the center there is a large crown over "GR". Below the pan has a stamped crown devoid of arrow denoting British ownership. Standard British Second Model brass furniture including a flat sideplate and ramrod ferrules with no Pratt improvement. The musket is restocked in cherry, and the wrist escutcheon from the original musket was not reused. An additional screw was added at the time of restocking to the front trigger guard tang. Complete with a replacement iron ramrod. CONDITION: Barrel was cleaned at one time and now retains a light grey patina with some darker spots and some corrosion towards the breech. Touch hole has been relined. Lock is in its original flintlock configuration. Cock is a probable replacement. Lock mechanism is strong and functions well. Markings are clear. Lock retains a grey patina with some scattered freckling. Brass is polished and shows scattered marks from use. Stock is very good with no restoration. There is some scattered cracks, minor chips, and marks from use. Trigger guard has a break through the rear trigger guard tang screw, but is completely intact and secure. An attractive American restocked musket. DMG Barrel Length: 42" Caliber/Bore: .80 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Tower Model: Restocked Short Land Pattern Serial Number: NSN
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(A) ATTRACTIVE PAIR OF MARGARET PRINCE DUELLING PERCUSSION PISTOLS, IRISH REGISTERED. Lot #1126 (Sale Order 126 of 385) Margaret Prince is recorded as working at 68 High Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire from 1829-1836. Originally flintlock, and breeches cut away and converted to patent breeches. Locks with lined borders engraved simply engraved "Prince" in front of the hammer; under the hammer and behind the hammer are sprays of acanthus and florals. English push on safeties. Dolphin form hammers engrave with florals. Spurred trigger guards with border fencing and more sprays of florals, pineapple finials. Set triggers. Checkered grips with a single silver strip decorated with florals, butt with Irish registration numbers (WI 626) for Wicklow. Massive barrels with single gold inlay at newer section of breech and decorated with scroll and florals on two straps, top strap with what appears to be a crest. Further barrel section marked "Portsmouth" and stamped with Irish registration numbers commensurate with butt. Ramrods appear to be the originals and are retained by two ferrules. CONDITION: Very good and having escaped the normal refinish that guns of these type undergo. Barrels are very good, with evidence of old Damascus browning, more in protected areas. Bluing has largely flaked away to gunmetal grey, good evidence of bluing on the insides of trigger guards. Wood has scattered nicks and dings, but intact. Pistol (A) has one section of silver strip missing at butt, and trigger guard is considerably softened. Pistol (B) shows evidence of being used as a hammer at one point, with several nail head impressions in the butt. An attractive pair of English pistols that made their way into Wicklow sometime after 1843. EW Barrel Length: (BOTH) 9" Caliber/Bore: (BOTH) .65 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: (BOTH) Prince Model: (BOTH) Percussion Serial Number: (BOTH) NSN
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(A) CASED PAIR OF GASTINNE RENETTE PERCUSSION PISTOLS. Lot #1127 (Sale Order 127 of 385) Octagonal barrels with a central twist in the middle of the barrels, turning the flats 45 degrees and adding short flutes. Top rib of mid section twist signed "Fni Par Gastinne-Renette a Paris". Underside of barrels with Belgian proofs for 11.3mm bullets and a "1" and a "2" for each, denoting a true pair. Hooked patent breeches. Barrel channels in forearm marked with "1" and "2' respectively. Barrels held in place by a single key, also numbered "1" and "2". Stepped case colored locks with line borders and scroll, filed cocks with line, scroll work, dolphin form hammers with scroll work and checkering. Hammer screws blued. U notch rear sight. Lock screw with escutcheon on reverse. Long tangs, spurred trigger guards engraved with scrolls and lined borders, stylized pineapple finials. Case colored buttcaps with extensions. Walnut stocks with point pattern checkering that forms two sections with clear delineation down back. Comes in a wooden case with brass plaque with engraved "BC" intertwined. Lined in green baize with top lid reading "GASTINNE RENETTE / PARIS". Accessories comprise a lead pour, loading mallet, bullet mold with sprue cutter, screwdriver, loading tool, cleaning rod with jag and threaded with exposed end, and two small twist jars, empty. CONDITION: Fine. Barrels retaining the vast majority of their finish with a few minor spots of oxidation on the barrels. One barrel key is damaged at left side. Stocks are very good with a couple bumps and bruises from age; one has two very minor holes in the spine of the grip. Locks with traces of color in protected areas. Hammers and buttcaps with much case color. Accessories are very good with some evidence of use scattered about; cleaning rod with damage toward top. Two holes in top lid of baize lining. Case excellent with some roughness from age and a few relatively tight cracks. A good cased set, undoubtably made for, finished, and retailed by one of the premier French makers. EW Accessories: Case with Accessories Barrel Length: (Both) 10" Caliber/Bore: (Both) .45 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: (BOTH) Gastinne Renette Model: (BOTH) Percussion Pistols Serial Number: (BOTH) 6745
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(A) HIGHLY ATTRACTIVE PURDEY PERCUSSION HOWDAH PISTOL WITH CASE, ACCESSORIES. Lot #1128 (Sale Order 128 of 385) Built circa 1824. Barrels with diminutive front sight, concave game rib reading "I. PURDEY, PRINCES STREET. LEICESTER SQUARE LONDON." Barrels with attractive Damascus browning, and marked on underside with serial number, view and proof for blackpowder, CL (indicating the barrels were sourced from Charles Lancaster), and a barrel truing strike. Nipples are indicated "L" and "R". Platinum blowout plugs, hooked patent breeches. Ramrod possibly the original. Stock retained by a single key. Long tang trigger guard engraved with a stand of arms and with a pineapple finial. Case colored lock with push on safeties, engraved with stand of arms at rear, rays, florals, and "PURDEY". Dolphin form hammers, both with damage to the left side of recoil shield, engraved and checkered. Double triggers, fore trigger checkered. Grip checkered in point pattern at wrist but running entirely down to buttcap, which is engraved with rays. Trigger guard, tang, and buttcap with highly attractive English blue. Vacant silver thumbpiece. Cased in an attractive split ring top case with green baize lining and accessories comprising a bullet mold with sprue cutter, cap tin, Dixon and Sons bag flask, and loading tool. Case is maker marked on hinge "I. BRAMAH" for Joseph Bramah, who worked at 124 Picadilly. As Bramah died in 1814 and the name of his company changed to Bramah & Son, the case is likely a later addition. CONDITION: Very fine with a few extremely minor marks. Barrels are excellent, and potentially factory refreshed, with a heavy application of lacquer. Locks and hammers are excellent with strong evidence of color; hammers with aforementioned damage to shields. Bluing on tang, trigger guard, and buttcap is excellent, with some losses to tang where pistol would have been gripped. Wood is excellent, with phenomenal wood to metal fit. There are a few very minor markings to wood and one 1" strike on right side near to of checkering. Checkering is excellent with a few extremely minor areas of abrasion. Actions work appropriately when cycled by hand, bores are excellent, bright and shiny. Case is good, with a tear in lining of top lid, one compartment bare of any lining, and some other scattered abrasions. Bullet mold fair with extensive abrasion and silvering, probably from cleaning. Cap tin essentially plumb with some scrapes and high edge wear. Flask very good with no dents and copious amounts of fire bluing on spring. Rammer very good, with evidence of use. An extremely attractive Purdey Howdah pistol. EW Accessories: Case with Accessories Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .67 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Purdey Model: Howdah Pistol Serial Number: 846
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(A) EXTREMELY ATTRACTIVE GALAND BREECHLOADING PERCUSSION PISTOL. Lot #1129 (Sale Order 129 of 385) Octagonal barrel signed on top flat "GALAND FABRICANT" (Trans: Galand Maker). Horizontally dovetailed front sight, buckhorn style rear, light floral engraving at breech. Patent breech with lever under trigger guard that, when pulled forward, brings the barrel forward and allows the loading of a paper cartridge. Breechloading lever and trigger guard engraved with florals en suite with breech. Rear stepped lock, dolphin form hammer, and buttcap with pommel extension also engraved with florals. Ebony stock engraved with florals throughout. Screws also engraved with florals. CONDITION: Very good, retaining the majority of blue on barrel with consistent flaking to brown throughout. Ebony stock has a break through the wrist that shows evidence of an old repair and appears stable. Two screws on right side have been molested, one rather badly. Action, including breech loading, works appropriately when operated by hand. Bore is excellent, bright and shiny, with strong lands and grooves. An extremely attractive breechloading made by a good French maker. EW Barrel Length: 10" Caliber/Bore: .44 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Galand Model: Breechloading Pistol Serial Number: 3916
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(A) EXQUISITE DELUXE CASED SET OF FRANZ ULRICH PERCUSSION PISTOLS WITH BOTH RIFLED AND SMOOTHBORE BA Lot #1130 (Sale Order 130 of 385) Highly attractive pair of percussion pistols made by Franz Ulrich, the noted director of the Oberndorf arms factory (from which he was suspended in 1820 as a part of managerial irregularities) and the Armory of Ludwigsburg before being released from public service in 1823, at which point he opened his own shop in Stuttgart, at 57 Eberhardstr. Both barrels have browned Damascus twist barrels with dovetailed German nickel silver front sights, signed across top flat "F. Ulrich in Stuttgart". Rifled barrels with silver inlaid "F. Ulrich in Stuttgart". Smoothbore barrels with script "D" on bottoms of breeches and barrels, dots denoting barrel number (one and two dots), and truing strike. Rifled barrels also with dot numbers, truing strike; one with Belgian ELG proof. Barrels have another unidentified hallmark in brown. Hooked patent breeches with golden filled hallmarks including a "240" in oval and face (Medusa?) in diamond. Ulrich patent hammer safety. Locks retained by single screw. Lock plate engraved with "F. Ulrich", florals, and border engraving. Fish form hammers engraved throughout with Ulrich's sliding hammer catch safety. Trigger guards with folding spurs and acorn finial, long tang not quite reaching to butt cap. Single set triggers. Walnut stocks retained by a single key with ebony escutcheons, ebony forearm tips. Checkered at grip in attractive wave pattern. Flared butts with urn motif, left side with vacant silver shield with gold border trim. Cased in an attractive French fitted case with accessories comprising a small ebony funnel, aluminum box labelled "Ohl & Pflaster" (Trans: Oil and Patches), fire blued combination tool, sprue cutter with integral sprue cutter, horn powder flask, powder funnel with ivory screw stopper, loading rammer, and cleaning rod with jag. Three additional compartments, one empty, one with solitary lead ball. French Ulrich trade label in lid. CONDITION: Very fine, retaining virtually all of their finishes. Barrels with almost all of their browning with a couple light marks, one rifle barrel with a few nicks from rubbing in case. One horn escutcheon repaired and missing a small sliver of wood. Locks, hammer, guards with plenty of color some fading. Tangs more heavily faded, triggers essentially silver. Breeches retain much of their color. Stocks are excellent with a few minor marks in wood from handling. Both buttcaps with chip missing near buttcap decoration. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny; rifled bores with sharp well defined rifling. Mechanics are crisp. Case is fine with a few cracks and some rubbing through finish. Lining is excellent with some pressure in top lid from items. Accessories otherwise excellent; complete. Combination tool with plenty of fire blue and bullet mold with somewhat subdued case coloring still visible. An absolutely phenomenal set of pistols. EW Accessories: Case with Accessories Barrel Length: (Both) 9" Caliber/Bore: (Both) .45 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Franz Ulrich Model: Percussion Pistols Serial Number: NSN
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(A) PAIR OF JOHN WITTON HOWDAH DOUBLE BARREL PERCUSSION PISTOLS WITH CASE. Lot #1131 (Sale Order 131 of 385) Witton is recorded as working at 82 Broad Street between 1841 and 1859. This is a pair of classic Howdah pistols, popular among British officers in India who needed a large bore handgun capable of stopping a mad tiger in its tracks. Both pistols with browned Damascus barrels with hooked patent breeches and swivel ramrods. Undersides of barrels with British proofs. Stocks retained by a single key. Back action percussion locks with case colored hammers. Locks with acanthus engraving which extend up the cocks. Dolphin form hammers. Blued trigger guards with wriggle line border engraving and more acanthus, termination in an bulbous finial with single protrusion. Double triggers. Stocks checkered in point pattern through to case colored buttcap, which has trap. Contained in a wooden case with brass oval in top, lined in green baise, with Witton paper trade label in lid. Accessories comprise an Eley cap tin with caps, bullet mold with sprue cutter marked for 17 bore, screwdriver, nipple wrench, loading rammer, and bag flask. CONDITION: Very fine, retaining virtually all finish with just a few minor marks from handling throughout the ages. Barrels with some silvering towards muzzles. Hammers with plenty of case coloring left, locks faded. Buttcaps with vast majority of color, just starting to fade around edges. Wood is excellent, with some minor shrinkage leaving it slightly shy to metal in a few spots, with a few minor marks. Accessories are fine, bag flask spring is askew, and screwdriver has a very minor crack. Case is fine with some handling marks. An extremely attractive set. EW Accessories: Case with Accessories Barrel Length: (BOTH) 6 - 1/4" Caliber/Bore: (BOTH) .69 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: (BOTH) John Witton Model: (BOTH) Howdah Serial Number: (BOTH) NSN
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(A) ELEGANT BAYONETED DOUBLE BARRELLED ENGLISH MUFF PISTOL. Lot #1132 (Sale Order 132 of 385) Produced in the 1840's and finished in rich case colors. Stocked with finely checkered walut bag grips. Engraved with tight scrolls on breeches, hammers, side plates and trigger guard. Percussion ignition with half cock safeties and double triggers. 4" barrels with spring activated triangular bayonet measuring 5 inches at axis. .50 caliber smooth bores with bridles ramrod under barrels. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine with most all vivid case colors remaining and having most all original lacquer in place. Action remains crisp and fully functioning. checkered bag grip is very fine with excellent checkering. The bores remain in near perfect condition. English proofs are found on bottom flats of both barrels. The superb condition of this bayoneted pistol could not be improved upon as it remains a time capsule of much earlier times. TDW Barrel Length: 4" Caliber/Bore: .50 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: British Model: Bayoneted Muff Pistol Serial Number: NSN
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(A) SPRINGFIELD 1855 PERCUSSION PISTOL CARBINE WITH STOCK. Lot #1133 (Sale Order 133 of 385) U.S. Model 1855 Pistol Carbine with detachable shoulder stock. .58 caliber percussion. Lockplate has Maynard type priming system. Marked in two lines "U.S. / SPRINGFIELD" and "1855". 12" round barrel, with single brass barrel band and sling swivel. Blade front sight and fold down two leaf rear barrel sight. Walnut stock with brass furniture. Round brass grip cap with sling swivel. Swivel ramrod with concave button tip. Walnut detachable shoulder stock with brass buttplate marked "U.S." on top of heel. Brass mounting lug. Sling swivel mounted at toe of stock. CONDITION: Very fine overall. Pleasing mustard color patina on brass components. Moderate pitting on barrel. Lock and hammer are a grey/brown patina. Pistol stock is cracked on both sides at the wrist. Wood on detachable stock is excellent showing moderate wear. Action is tight. Bore is dark. -MKS- Accessories: Stock Barrel Length: 12" Caliber/Bore: .58 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Springfield Model: 1855 Pistol Carbine Serial Number: NSN
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(A) CASED PAIR OF TIPPING .48 CALIBER PERCUSSION BELT PISTOLS. Lot #1134 (Sale Order 134 of 385) Tipping is recorded as working in London between 1837 and 1840. Diminutive front sights and rear sight integral with frame. Light engraving at muzzles with "TIPPING LONDON" engraved on top barrel flats, swivel ramrods, belt hooks on left side, patent breeches, dolphin form hammers engraved with scroll, frames engraved en suite, checkered wood rips with vacant silver thumbpieces set in a smooth diamond escutcheon, folding triggers. Wood case with brass plaque in lid and accessories comprising a small wood handled screw driver, C & JW Hawksley powder flask, and wooden ramrod, which is possibly replaced but appropriately sized. CONDITION: Fine, with the majority of the original case colors having faded but some still in protected areas, such as the sides of the ramrod channel. Belt hook of (A) with some light fire bluing, most of which has faded to brown. Trigger has rubbed to white on the external side, internal with much fire bluing remaining. Pistol (B) with belt hook now white, trigger has flashes of fire bluing in external side, internal side rubbed to grey. Both sets of grips are very good, full sized, with some light handling marks. Screw driver is excellent, with a few minor marks from handling, powder flask is very good, no significant dents or seam separation, ramrod is very good, with minor marks. Case itself with scattered marks from age and handling but no cracks. A very attractive cased set of pistols that have not been tinkered with. EW Accessories: Case with Accessories Barrel Length: (BOTH) 3" Caliber/Bore: (BOTH) .48 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: (BOTH) Tipping Model: (BOTH) Belt Serial Number: (BOTH) NSN
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(A) MARIETTE SUPERIMPOSED .45 CALIBER PERCUSSION PISTOL. Lot #1135 (Sale Order 135 of 385) Manufactured from 1840 through 1860 time frame. Double action, ring trigger with bar hammer action. Superimposed removable .45 caliber barrels fitted to a slender steel frame with ebony bag grip. Frame is ornately engraved in tight scrolls and trigger is engraved in vines. Barrels are vividly Damascus pattern finished. Smooth ebony grip without ornamentation. Top of frame is marked "MARIETTE BREVETE". CONDITION: Very good with frame remaining in the white. Grip is very fine with no chips, cracks, or material loss. Barrels are fine with vivid Damascus pattern. Action operates smoothly and properly. TDW Barrel Length: 2 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .45 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Mariette Model: Superimposed Pistol Serial Number: NSN
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(A) LINCOLN PATTERN PHILADELPHIA DERINGER PERCUSSION PISTOL. Lot #1136 (Sale Order 136 of 385) The Lincoln pattern Deringer pistol, made famous by John Wilkes Booth during the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln has always been a desired addition to any American arms collection. Measuring 5 - 13/16" overall,and being of .41 caliber and of percussion ignition. For photos of a nearly identical pistol, used to kill Abraham Lincoln, see pages 36-37 in Volume I of "The Deringer in America: The Percussion Period" by R.L. Wilson and L.D. Eberhart. Lincoln was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth, using a pistol of this size and make, on April 14, 1865 while at Ford's Theater. Pistol features a rounded rifled steel barrel with top flat, patent breech inlaid with two German silver bands and marked "DERINGER/PHILADELA". Diminutive sights. Back action percussion lock engraved with scrolls and stamped "DERINGER/PHILADELA". Walnut stock of familiar form with engraved German silver furniture and checkered panels around grip. CONDITION: Good, barrel and lock have turned and even silver patina. Stock has crack at butt a minor crack at toe. Checkering shows some wear. Mounts are fine with left wedge escutcheon missing. Action operates properly. Bore is dark with visible rifling. TDW Barrel Length: 2 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .41 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Deringer Philadelphia Model: Lincoln Deringer Serial Number: NSN
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(A) PAIR OF PEACOCK LONDON MUFFS .50 PERCUSSION PISTOLS WITH CASE. Lot #1137 (Sale Order 137 of 385) Peacock is recorded as working in London circa 1820-1830 at Duke Street. Octagonal case colored barrels with very light border engraving at muzzle. Diminutive front sights, rear sight integral with frame. Swivel ramrods with dual heads. Dolphin form hammers. Platinum blowout plugs. Engraved frames and trigger guards with scrolls and light florals; barrels lightly engraved at breech, with flats at 12 and 9 o'clock. English push on safeties. Checkered walnut bag grips with vacant silver thumbpieces. Accompanied by what appears to be their original case with a Lang's Gun and Pistol Repository paper label in lid. Lined in green felt with accessories comprising a Dixon and Sons powder flask, bullet mold with sprue cutter, and ramrod with threaded tip for different attachments. CONDITION: Fine, retaining the vast majority of their finish; both pistols have scattered pitting on the frame with Pistol (B) having more on the left side of frame and pistol (A) having more towards top of frame. Pistol (A) has lost color on most of the 5 o'clock barrel flat, which also has pitting toward muzzle. Pistol (B) has lost color in the same area but is devoid of any pitting. Pistol (B) has had its hammer replaced and broken at the cock and epoxied back together. Grips are attractive and full sized with some scattered handling marks. Bullet mold is essentially gunmetal grey with scattered oxidation. Ramrod is very good with scattered marks from handling and use. Powder flask has considerable rubbing to its copper finish but still has plenty of fire bluing on spring. An attractive pair of muff pistols with much condition. EW Accessories: Case with Accessories Barrel Length: (BOTH) 3 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: (BOTH) .50 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: (BOTH) Peacock Model: (BOTH) Muff Pistol Serial Number: (BOTH) NSN
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(A) PAIR OF DANISH KAMMERLADER BREECH LOADING PERCUSSION CAVALRY PISTOLS. Lot #1138 (Sale Order 138 of 385) Based on the Loebnitz system, primarily used in rifles used by the Norwegian military until they were either converted, scrapped, or replaced by cartridge rifles. German nickel silver blade front sights dovetailed in horizontally to the top flat of octagonal barrels. Like other Kammerladers, breech controlled by a crank on the right side which forces breech open and allows loading. Notch rear sight on scalloped out section of tang. Underhammer system with notch on hammer which catches on spring mounted on bottom of trigger guard. Bag grips checkered in two panels of point pattern checkering. Interestingly, at bottom on tangs is "1" and "2", indicating the pistols were manufactured as a pair. CONDITION: Very good. Metal is essentially dove grey with some old oxidation, action and trigger guard with some very light traces of case colors. Wood is very good, with some scattered marks from handling and operation, some loss of finish to high edges. Checkering is sharp. Bores are very good with strong rifling and some light black powder abrasion. Actions work appropriately when operated by hand. A neat pair of rarely seen pistols, as Kammerladers are primarily found as rifles. This is the only pair known to exist. EW Barrel Length: (Both) 7" Caliber/Bore: (Both) .60 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Danish Model: (Both) 1841 Kammerlader Cavalry Pistols Serial Number: (Both) NSN
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(A) ATTRACTIVE PAIR OF BENJAMIN COGSWELL RETAILED PERCUSSION BELT PISTOLS IN RETAILER CASE. Lot #1139 (Sale Order 139 of 385) Made between 1842 and 1857, when Benjamin Cogswell was the proprietor at 224 Strand, not yet having formed Cogswell and Harrison, and advertised himself as the successor to Edward Benton. Matching pair of belt pistols with diminutive front sights, integral rear sights, case colored barrels, brass frames and ramrod channels, captive ramrods, steel trigger guard, walnut stocks with vacant German nickel silver thumbpieces, and fire blued belt hooks. Checkering runs flush with frames to near bottom of grips where they terminate in a gently curving wave. Buttcaps with traps. Matching "492" where tang ends. Swivel captured ramrods. Frames and dolphin form hammers lightly engraved with florals. Trigger guard engraved with single floral. British view and proof marks for blackpowder visible on bottom left flat, view mark on frame and black powder proof on barrel. Patent breeches. Accompanied by case with vacant brass plaque in top and accessories comprising a bullet mold with sprue cutter, correctly marked "32" for .54 bore, wooden handled nipple wrench, Eley marked cap tin, bag flask marked "Dixon and Sons" on spout, nipple wrench, and unmarked bag flask with repousse florals on both sides. CONDITION: Very good. Barrels retain much of their case coloring but with consistent old oxidation throughout. Trigger guards with largely faded case colors, good evidence still visible. Brass is excellent. Stocks are very good with some minor abrasion. Buttcaps with much of their case coloring. Stocks are each missing one extremely minor chip on right side where they meet frame. Actions work appropriately when operated by hand, bores are excellent, bright and shiny. Belt hooks with some dulling and loss of bluing at high points. Case is very good with a few areas of rubbing to baize, resulting in some thinning. Bag flasks are good with some minor denting. Cap tin essentially tin with some finish on cylinder body. Nipple wrench very good with some minor bruises. Paper label in lid very good with some staining. A nice pair of belt pistols from before Cogswell and Harrison partnered. EW Accessories: Case with Accessories Barrel Length: (Both) 4" Caliber/Bore: (Both) .54 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: (Both) Benjamin Cogswell Model: (Both) Belt Pistols Serial Number: (Both) 492
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(A) CASED PAIR OF BELGIAN BOXLOCK PERCUSSION PISTOLS, RETAILED BY CLAUDIN. Lot #1140 (Sale Order 140 of 385) Twist off rifled Damascus barrels marked with "R" near breeches. Patent breeches with Belgian proofs and scalloped breeches near nipples, serial numbers on bottom. No front sights, rear sights integral with frames. Frames engraved with scroll, folding triggers. Ebony stocks with florals at actions, fluted. Buttcaps engraved. Cased in a dark wood box with brass plaque on lid with "C D". Red felt lining with "Fd Claudin a Paris" in lid. Accessories comprise bullet mold with integral sprue cutter and nipple wrench, loading tool, and lid for a not present wooden jar. Two compartments with lead balls, one pull broken. CONDITION: Very good with some marks from handling and operation. Some minor age related spotting across both guns. Both guns have been cleaned, leaving numbers on bottom of breeches somewhat faded. Actions work appropriately when operated by hand, bores are good, with even oxidation and strong rifling. Case is very good, with some rubbing to lining. Accessories fine, bullet mold with some old oxidation and age related spotting. A nice cased set. EW Barrel Length: (BOTH) 2" Caliber/Bore: (BOTH) .50 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: (BOTH) Claudin Model: (BOTH) Muff Serial Number: (BOTH) NSN
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(A) RARE & FINE CIVIL WAR BUTTERFIELD ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Lot #1141 (Sale Order 141 of 385) Manufactured 1861-1862. Butterfield Army, serial number 217. This is a very nice example of the five shot .41 caliber brass frame secondary Army revolver, difficult to find in such fine, complete, functional condition. This gun conforms to other noted early examples marked on top strap in three lines "BUTTERFIELD'S / PATENT DEC 11.1855 / PHILADA". There were only about 640 of these revolvers made. Using a unique disk priming mechanism fed by a tube from bottom of frame forward of trigger guard. CONDITION: Very good and complete with action operating properly. Barrel and cylinder are void of finish and retain light period pitting. Frame is a mellow mustard patina. Grips have repairs at both toes. Rare to find in any condition and accepted as a secondary martial pistol of the Civil War. TDW Barrel Length: 7" Caliber/Bore: .41 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Butterfield Model: Army Serial Number: 217
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(A) ENGRAVED COLT 1851 NAVY .36 CALIBER PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH IVORY GRIPS. Lot #1142 (Sale Order 142 of 385) 1863 vintage Fourth Model 1851 Navy revolver. Blue with case hardened frame, lever, and hammer. Factory engraved in typical Gustave Young tradition featuring foliate scrolls. Wolf's head motif on hammer. Gothic birds head on barrel lug. Banner on left barrel lug with inscription "UNITED WE STAND" right barrel lug has banner with inscription "DIVIDED WE FALL". Matching serial number 169624 on barrel, frame, trigger guard, backstrap, cylinder, and barrel wedge. One piece ivory grips with carved Eagle and shield. CONDITION: Excellent overall. Entire revolver is a pleasing brown patina with scattered traces of original blue. Missing 1/8" x 3/8" inch section of ivory located at the heel on both sides of grip. Action is tight and crisp. Bore is fine with modest abrasion. Overall a very colorful and attractive Civil War era revolver. -MKS- Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .36 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1851 Navy Serial Number: 169624
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(A) RARE MARTIALLY MARKED (U.S. NAVY) COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Lot #1143 (Sale Order 143 of 385) Early Model 1851 Navy-Navy serial number 61091 manufactured in 1856. This rare U.S. Navy issued revolver has all the features of the early Navy issued guns. London type iron backstrap and large loop London type iron triggerguard. One-piece oil finished walnut grips with the butt stamped "G*W*R*" with letter "I" above the inspection stamp. It is believed the letter "I" represents "Inspector" while the "G*W*R*" is for Navy Commander and inspector George W. Rodgers. The five point star after each initial rather than periods is also characteristic of these early guns. The butt of the iron backstrap is marked "U*S*N*". An anchor is stamped on the top barrel flat between the barrel address and the forcing cone. Serial number 61091 is observed on the barrel, frame, trigger guard, cylinder, loading lever, and the barrel wedge. Sub-inspection letter "T" present on left side bottom of barrel lug. Letter "G" stamped on left side front of trigger bow, and number "2" stamped on left side rear of trigger bow. Letter "T" is stamped on top of backstrap at base of hammer. CONDITION: Excellent plus with 90+% original thinning blue on barrel and cylinder. Very strong W.L. Ormsby roll die Naval battle scene present on cylinder. 80-90% original blue remaining on trigger guard and backstrap. Soft fading case color on frame and hammer. Traces of case color on loading lever. Nice unmolested screws. Grips are excellent with strong inspection stamps showing modest wear. Bore is excellent with light abrasion. Action is tight and crisp. Overall a remarkable high condition U.S. Navy issued 1851 Navy that would be hard to improve on. -MKS- Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .36 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1851 Navy Serial Number: 61091
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(A) CASED PAIR OF LONDON COLTS 3RD MODEL DRAGOON REVOLVERS. Lot #1144 (Sale Order 144 of 385) Serial numbers 206 and 601. A pair out of approximately 700 3rd Model Dragoons that were assembled and finished in London during 1853. Blue with case hardened frames, loading levers, and hammers. Silver plated brass back straps and trigger guards. 7-1/2" barrels marked one line "-ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW YORK CITY-" . 44 caliber percussion. One-piece varnished walnut grips. British proof marks located on barrel lugs, and rear of cylinders, at each nipple. Both revolvers have matching serial numbers; 206 and 601, located on the barrels, frames, trigger guards, backstraps, loading levers, cylinders, and barrel wedges. Housed in a deluxe English oak partition style case with brass edge protectors, sliding brass latches, and fold down brass ring/handle on lid. Green baize interior with label titled "DIRECTIONS FOR LOADING COLT'S PISTOLS" Accessories include a two cavity, brass .44 caliber bullet mold, marked "Colt's Patent". and an English style powder flask marked "JAMES DIXON & SON'S SHEFFIELD". A reproduction L-shaped combination screwdriver / nipple wrench, a pewter oil bottle, and a tin of Eley percussion caps. CONDITION: Revolver 601 is very fine overall showing a blue/brown patina overall with traces of original blue. Faint cylinder scene. Approximately 70% original silver plating on trigger guard and backstrap. Action is tight and crisp.Bore is dark. Grips are excellent with added finish, showing moderate wear. Revolver 206 is excellent showing approximately 50% bright original blue on the barrel. Traces of fading case colors on frame, lever, and hammer. Approximately 30% original silver plating on trigger guard and backstrap. Strong cylinder scene and strong "MODEL U.S.M.R. COLT'S PATENT" marking. Added finish to grips showing moderate wear. Bore is excellent and bright. Action is tight and crisp. Case is very good showing moderate wear with scattered dings and scratches. Interior is sound however, soiled showing fairly heavy wear. Accessories are good showing fairly heavy use. Overall an appealing classic London double casing. -MKS- Accessories: Case with accessories Barrel Length: (Both) 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: (Both) .44 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: (Both) Colt Model: (Both) 3rd. Model Dragoon Serial Number: (A) 206 (B) 601
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(A) RARE MODEL NO. 1 COLT POCKET "BABY" PATERSON REVOLVER, CASED WITH ACCESSORIES Lot #1145 (Sale Order 145 of 385) In the words of the renowned late Colt authority and collector James E. Serven, "The first arms of Samuel Colt, produced but a short time at Paterson New Jersey, are of exceptional interest to collectors. For the American collector the words "Paterson Colt" seem to have special charm. These were the first successful revolving-cylinder repeating pistols and, together with the unusual enthusiasm of their bold inventor, they have gained a memorable place in American history". Being offered is a rare Pocket Model No. 1 or "Baby" Paterson revolver, serial number 110. Manufactured by Colt in Paterson, New Jersey during 1837-1838 with a total production of approximately 500. Serial number 110 has been observed on the barrel, back of cylinder arbor, breech of primary cylinder, and spare cylinder. Octagon barrel measures 2 - 9/16" (commonly referred to as a 2 - 1/2" barrel) marked in script on top flat "PATENT ARMS M'G CO. PATERSON N.J.-COLTS PT." Barrel has two inlaid silver bands located at the breech, one forward of the lug, on bottom of barrel, and one at the muzzle, for a total of four barrel bands. German silver blade front sight with "V" notch on hammer for sighting. Chambered in .28 caliber percussion with a five shot cylinder. Cylinder has a roll die centaur scene with a four horse-head cartouche marked "COLT". Cylinder is rounded at the breech and has inlaid silver bands located two places. Frame has two silver bands located on recoil shield. Square, flat butt with one piece varnished walnut grips. Blued with silver plated iron frame. Backstrap has a German silver escutcheon with scalloped corners, hand engraved with initials "MH". Housed in the correct varnished walnut case with beveled lid, and burgundy velvet interior. Complete with original accessories including spare blued cylinder marked "110", blued single cavity bullet mold with turned walnut handles, copper and brass powder/ball flask marked "91"on each half with address "-PATENT ARMS M'G CO. PATERSON N.J.-COLTS PT.-". Capper with Rampant Colt motif marked "74" on inside of lid and base, blued combination tool, and cleaning rod with turned walnut handle. CONDITION: Fine overall with approximately 50-60% thinning blue on the barrel and cylinder. Approximately 25% original silver on frame. Balance of revolver is a grey/brown patina with scattered light freckling. Grips are excellent showing light wear with reconditioned surface. Nearly all the cylinder scene is visible. Action functions properly, being tight and crisp. Bore is very fine with modest abrasion and strong rifling. Case is excellent with 80-90% original varnish showing moderate wear and scattered light scratches. Interior is faded yet sound and complete. Bullet mold is excellent with 40-50% original bright blue. Combination tool is excellent showing traces of original finish. Capper is excellent with pleasing mustard patina. Combination powder/ball flask is excellent plus, showing approximately 70% original finish. Overall a most desirable and rare cased set. -MKS- Accessories: Case with accessories Barrel Length: 2 - 9/16" Caliber/Bore: .28 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: No. 1 Pocket "Baby" Paterson Paperwork: Past auction description Serial Number: 110
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(A) VERY FINE COLT 1860 ARMY PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH HOLSTER. Lot #1147 (Sale Order 146 of 385) 1866 vintage Model 1860 Army revolver, serial number 157957. Rebated cylinder. One line barrel address marked "-ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA-". Matching serial numbers observed on barrel, frame, trigger guard, backstrap, cylinder, and barrel wedge. One piece ivory grips. Blue with case hardened frame, hammer, and loading lever. Comes with a period russet leather holster with flap and suede lined interior. CONDITION: Excellent with approximately 85% original bright blue on barrel. Strong naval battle scene on cylinder retaining approximately 75% original blue. Traces of case color on frame. Hammer mostly grey patina. One piece ivories fit well, showing some shrinkage at forestrap and backstrap. Bore is fine, showing light abrasion. Action is tight and crisp. Holster leather is soft and pliable. Overall a most attractive rig. -MKS- Accessories: Holster Barrel Length: 8" Caliber/Bore: .44 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1860 Army Serial Number: 157957
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(A) ADAMS PATENT DOUBLE ACTION .450 CALIBER REVOLVER WITH JOHN PRATT RETAILER CASE. Lot #1148 (Sale Order 147 of 385) Manufactured 1860's and commercially retailed by John Pratt, Princes Street, Edinburgh. Blue finish with 5 - 3/4" octagon .450 diameter bore. Six shot cylinder with single and double action operation. Adams side mounted loading lever and fitted with checkered walnut grips. Marked on right side of frame "B9077 ADAMS PATENT No. 24748.R.". Lower barrel extension marked LAC under crown. Drift adjustable front sight with fixed rear sight. Housed in English oak case with brass dual cavity mold with provision for round and conical projectiles with tail for wad. Cleaning rod, turnscrew, and James Dixon marked copper bag pattern flask. Interior is lined with greenwool. John Pratt label is posted on interior of lid. CONDITION: Excellent with over 90% factory blue finish remaining. Action operates properly as does safety. Grips are excellent with several small checkering points being chipped. Bore is excellent as well. Bag flask is very fine with original finish and properly working mold is slightly distressed and sprue cutter is mottled patina. Turnscrew and rod are very fine. Case is very good with lining wear at contact points on interior. All partitions are solid. TDW Accessories: Case with accessories Barrel Length: 5 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .450 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Adams Model: Double Action Serial Number: 24748R
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(A) COLT POCKET MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER "MYSTERY GUN". Lot #1149 (Sale Order 148 of 385) Is this an unknown Colt Model 1849 Pocket with a 6-shot rebated cylinder, or a Model 1862 Pocket "Navy" chambered in .31 caliber? Or, perhaps, a "lunch box gun" built by an ingenious 1800 era Colt employee? The general consensus being it is a unique Model 1862 Pocket "Navy" chambered in .31 caliber. One thing for certain, it is an anomaly that has intrigued other well known Colt collectors including William M. Locke, who purchased this gun in 1960 from E. Dixon Larson. Accompanying the gun is a letter dated April 7, 1960 documenting the transaction. This unique revolver serial number 6482, has a 6-inch barrel (actually measures 5 - 7/8") 6-shot .31 caliber rebated cylinder. One-piece burl walnut grips. Engraved in the Gustave Young tradition with foliate scrolls and punch dot background. Roll die cylinder with Stagecoach hold-up scene. Matching serial number 26482 on the barrel, frame, trigger guard, and cylinder. Barrel wedge is marked 5870. No serial number on backstrap. Housed in a partition fitted walnut case with purple interior. Accessories include a two cavity bullet mold marked "Colt's Patent" and "Eagle" powder flask marked "Colt's Patent" and two each cap tins. CONDITION: Very good overall. Spurious areas of silver plate and gold wash. No original finishes remaining. Hammer and loading lever have been polished to bare metal. Very strong roll die scene on cylinder. Possible replacement grips showing no original finish with minimum wear to the wood. Spurious serial numbers. Case is good overall, exterior shows heavy use with scattered dents an scratches to lid. Has carpet like material glued to bottom. Accessories show no original finish with scattered corrosion. -MKS- Accessories: Case, Framed Letter Barrel Length: 6 (5 - 7/8)" Caliber/Bore: .31 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Pocket Navy Serial Number: 26482
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(A) REMINGTON BEALS .31 FIRST ISSUE POCKET REVOLVER WITH CASE AND ACCESSORIES Lot #1150 (Sale Order 149 of 385) Rare First Model pocket revolver. Manufactured between 1857-1858 with a total production estimated between 4,500 - 5,000. Serial number 983. Percussion .31 caliber, five shot cylinder, with 3" octagon barrel. Smooth finish one piece gutta percha grips with butt cap. Blue overall with case hardened hammer and early production silver plated brass trigger guard. Barrel marked in two lines: "F. BEALS PATENT / JUNE 24 '56 & MAY 26, '57" frame top strap is marked in two lines: "REMINGTON'S / ILION N.Y." Distinguishing outside; left side, frame mounted pawl that rotates cylinder when cocked. Complete with a walnut partition fitted case with red interior. Includes a two piece brass & steel cleaning rod. Brass two cavity bullet mold, and correct powder flask marked: "E PLURIBUS UNUM". CONDITION: Revolver shows traces of original blue with overall balance a pleasing brown patina. Action operates appropriately. Grips show modest wear. Case is excellent with clean interior showing modest wear. Accessories are excellent. Flask has a couple small dents. Overall a very nice cased set of a scarce and desirable model Remington Pocket Revolver. -MKS- Accessories: Case with Accessories Barrel Length: 3" Caliber/Bore: .31 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Remington Model: Beals Serial Number: 983
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(A) ENGRAVED ADAMS & TRANTER PATENT .44 PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH RETAILER CASE AND ACCESSORIES Lot #1151 (Sale Order 150 of 385) Retailer marked for John Blanch and Sons, Gracechurch, London, across top strap. Diminutive dovetailed front sight, rear sight integral with frame. Loading tool attached via screw on left side, marked 93 on inside flat. Barrel integral with frame with some light engraving around muzzle. Frame finely engraved with scrolls that just begin to start onto the barrel flats, left side of frame stamped with Tranter's Patent marking. Right side engraved with "Adams's & Tranter's Patent No 17786T". Push on cylinder safety with appropriate cuts in cylinder. British proof marks on cylinder, which has a very fine roped border around forward edge; rear of cylinder marked 93. Checkered wooden grip. Buttcap and trigger guard engraved en suite with frame. Accompanied by a wooden case with John Blanch and Son paper label in lid and accessories comprising a nipple wrench, powder flask, bullet mold marked "54" for .44 caliber, threaded cleaning rod with three attachment tips, old Eley Bros cap tin. CONDITION: Very good, retaining copious amounts of blue, with flaking around the cylinder and top strap, some rubbing in the rammer channel. Patination from use around the top strap and breech. Scattered minor nicks and dings scattered about, commensurate with use. Standard scratch on bottom flats from cylinder pin. Wood grips are very good, complete, with wear commensurate with metal. Action works appropriately, bore is very good with visible pronounced rifling but oxidation consistent throughout and a few deeper areas. Accessories are very good with rubbing from case. Nipple wrench has some oxidation at tip, cap tin essentially tin, mold with a lot of blue left on sprue cutter, brass darkening. Paper label extensively foxed, stained. Case with some wear commensurate with age. A highly attractive Adams & Tranter in what appears to be its original retailer case. EW Accessories: Box with accessories Barrel Length: 6" Caliber/Bore: .44 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Adams & Tranter Model: Revolver Serial Number: 17786T
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(A) TOUSSAINT JOSEPH LHOIST PERCUSSION PATENT REVOLVER. Lot #1152 (Sale Order 151 of 385) Manufactured in Belgium by Toussaint Joseph Ljoist. 8mm smoothbore percussion revolver believed to be a Brevette of the Paterson Colt of the period. Totally remaining in the white and believed to have been a "PATENT" model. Single action operation with a 6" octagon barrel with single wedge retainer. Maker marked internally on right grip strap "T.JHOIST". All metal components remain in the white and never finished. Frame backstrap and trigger guard are engraved in a broad scroll pattern with chase borders on backstrap and guard. Cylinder and barrel are Liege Belgian proofed. Grips are of smooth oil finished walnut with single retaining screw with oblong escutcheons. CONDITION: Very fine as found remaining in the white but finely scroll embellished. Grips are excellent and bore is good. Action operates however is slightly out of time. A unique example of firearms development from the 1840's period. TDW Barrel Length: 6" Caliber/Bore: 8mm Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Toussaint Joseph Lhoist Model: Percussion Revolver Serial Number: NSN
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(A) LONDON 1849 COLT POCKET WITH CASE AND ACCESSORIES. Lot #1153 (Sale Order 152 of 385) 1855 vintage Colt Model 1849 with British proof marks. 4" barrel marked in two lines "-ADDRESS. COL. COLT / LONDON-". Serial number 6509 observed on loading lever, barrel, frame, trigger guard, backstrap, and cylinder. Barrel wedge marked "292". Blue with case hardened frame, loading lever, and hammer. Silver plated trigger guard and backstrap. One piece varnished walnut grips. Roll die stagecoach hold-up scene on five shot cylinder. British proof marks on barrel and cylinder. London style partition fitted oak case with green baize interior. Includes a "James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield" marked powder flask. Colts Patent two cavity bullet mold. "L" shaped combination screwdriver/nipple wrench. UMC cap tin. CONDITION: Revolver is near fine with 50-60% original blue mixed with brown patina. 60-70% original case color on frame. Hammer and loading lever are mostly a dove grey patina with traces of case color. 85-90% silver plating on trigger guard and backstrap. Cylinder is a gun metal grey patina showing a strong roll die scene. Bore is good with moderate abrasion. Action is tight and crisp. Finish has been added to the grips, with moderate to heavy wear. Case and accessories are very good. Interior is soiled and bullet mold shows scattered dings and dents. Powder flask is fine showing 90% original finish. -MKS- Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 4" Caliber/Bore: .31 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1849 Pocket Serial Number: 6809
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(A) MARIETTE .38 CALIBER SIX BARREL PEPPERBOX. Lot #1154 (Sale Order 153 of 385) Manufactured 1840 through 1860 period. Belgian proofed on each chamber and bolster and marked on front of pistol grip "MARIETTE BREVETE". Six barrel cluster, barrels decorated with vivid Damascus engraving and each numbered '1' through '6' on barrels and breeches. Barrels are removable. Engraved double action with bar hammer and ring trigger. Frame, sideplates, trigger guard and trigger are engraved in European scrolls and vine and case colored finished. Plain, uncheckered ebony grips with small escutcheon and engraved retaining screw. CONDITION: Very fine with over 75% of the fading case colors remaining. Damascus pattern on barrels is very vivid and attractive. Action operates smoothly and properly. Grips are very good with no cracks or material loss. TDW Barrel Length: 2 - 5/8" Caliber/Bore: .38 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Mariette Model: Pepperbox Serial Number: NSN
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(A) WARNER 1857 .31 POCKET REVOLVER WITH CASE AND ACCESSORIES. Lot #1155 (Sale Order 154 of 385) Scarce James Warner pocket model revolver. .31 caliber percussion 6-shot cylinder. 3" round barrel. Scalloped silver plated iron frame. Blue barrel and cylinder with case hardened hammer, and loading lever. Two piece varnished walnut grips. Top of frame strap marked "JAMES WARNER SPRINGFIELD MASS. U.S.A.". Housed in a walnut partition fitted case complete with correct powder flask, brass bullet starter, two cavity brass bullet mold, and percussion cap tin. CONDITION: Excellent overall with 97+% bright original blue on the barrel and cylinder. Traces of original case color on the loading lever and hammer, mixed with a "gun metal" grey patina. Approximately 85% original silver plating on frame, with flaking on the left side forward of cylinder and scattered freckling overall. Case is excellent with a couple cracks running the width of the lid. The red interior is clean however faded. Accessories are excellent. -MKS- Accessories: Case with Accessories Barrel Length: 3" Caliber/Bore: .31 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Warner Model: 1857 Pocket Revolver Paperwork: Information card Serial Number: 6420
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(A) T.K. BAKER BAR HAMMER .44 PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH CASE Lot #1156 (Sale Order 155 of 385) 5 - 1/4" blued octagon barrel with British proofs on bottom of barrel. Six shot cylinder with appropriate British proofs over each chamber. Baker's hammer lever with integral rear sight. Recoil shield with roped forward edge. Frame lightly engraved with line border, small sprays of scrolls; right side with "T.K. Baker / London". Top of frame, just under the hammer, had an later identifying stamp which was then aggressively removed, with "RED / 241852" still visible. English push on safety. Checkered wood grips. Accompanied by a wooden case with a vacant brass circle on the lid and a Baker's Registered paper label in lid with instructions and a brief description of the mechanics of the firearm. Accessories comprise an Eley cap tin, nipple wrench, and powder flask with repousse shell design on both sides. CONDITION: Very good, with plenty of high polish blue finish on barrel and cylinder intermixed with patination, high edge wear, and a few scattered areas of rubbing. Frame has been cleaned to dove grey. Grips are very good with some scattered handling marks. Safety needs attention and currently does not stop hammer from falling, action otherwise works appropriately. Bore is fair with visible rifling and roughness throughout. Cap tin now gunmetal grey, nipple wrench very good with oxidation on metal head, powder flask is fine with spring fading to a dull blue. Case itself is fair with numerous nicks and scuffs from age and two large cracks across the bottom. EW Accessories: Case with Accessories Barrel Length: 5 - 1/4" Caliber/Bore: .44 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Baker Model: Bar Hammer Serial Number: 1227
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(A) RARE ST. LOUIS J.P. GEMMER HALFSTOCK PLAINS RIFLE FROM S. HAWKEN SHOP Lot #1157 (Sale Order 156 of 385) John Phillip Gemmer, an industrious gunsmith, purchased Samuel Hawken's workshop with all materials and trade name in 1862. Marking his "Plains Rifles" and later his sporter conversions of military sporting arms J.P. Gemmer. These unique Plains Rifles carried over many of the traditions of the earlier Hawken rifle. Barrels retained by wedges, Rocky Mountain sights, iron furniture and walnut stocks. Using Goulcher commercially available locks and St. Louis obtained materials he produced the highly desired rifles until the very early 1870's when breech loading rifles became the norm. This attic condition rifle is .40 caliber with a 41-3/4 inch octagon barrel Walnut half stock with pewter forend tip. Goulcher marker percussion lock with scrolls and typical engraving. Double set triggers, single stock retaining wedge, crescent butt with iron furniture and an ornate iron trigger guard with finger rest. The Gemmer family kept the business until 1915 when it was sold and closed. CONDITION: Good with the exterior having an untouched brown patina finish. The Hawken pattern percussion breech has moderate burn out from use. The stock has a period oil finish that has aged and mottled. Barrel is marked J.P. GEMMER ST. LOUIS on top flat. The lock and set triggers operate properly. These rifles were used extensively during the late Westward expansion period of our nation and finding an untouched or uncleaned example is a remarkable find. TDW Barrel Length: 41 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .40 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: J.P Gemmer Model: Half Stock Plains Rifle Serial Number: NSN
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(A) CONFEDERATE MADE COPY OF 1841 MISSISSIPPI RIFLE MARKED MANTON, FORMER BEN MICHEL COLLECTION. Lot #1158 (Sale Order 157 of 385) This is an extremely interesting gun. The brass bands are retained by pins as opposed to band springs, as commonly found on 1841 Mississippi rifles and are of cruder manufacture. The buttplate also appears to be of Confederate manufacture. The patchbox is most likely an original 1841, however the cutout in the stock is of a different than normal patter and appears to be have been done by hand. The lock plate is marked in script “Manton”. Unusual hammer of a more sporting style and appears to have been cast. The barrel appears to be unmarked, although we have not taken the barrel out of the stock. Appears to have had a brass front sight of the standard 1841 pattern on top of the barrel, which is now missing. Small brass bayonet adapter is attached to barrel about 4" from muzzle. Large diameter ramrod. Mr. Michel’s notes state: “Confederate copy of M1841 rifle. Lockplate marked in small English letters “Manton”. Patchbox inlet with hand drill marks. Two brass bands are fastened with iron nail passing through the stock. Barrel is unmarked. Brass saber bayonet adapter with small lug.” PROVENANCE: Ben Michel collection. CONDITION: Retains a pleasing patina overall with some light pitting. The barrel shows evidence of having been heated at the muzzle. Front sight is missing. Barrel patina looks like it may have been artificially applied. Brass has a nice mellow color to it. Stock has dings and handling marks, showing use and age. There is a crack opposite lock. Period repair to wood above the lock. All in all a very unique gun from a well respected collection of Confederate arms. GR Barrel Length: 33" Caliber/Bore: .58 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Manton Model: 1841 Serial Number: NSN
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(A) BRITISH SINGLE SHOT PERCUSSION RIFLE WITH CASE Lot #1159 (Sale Order 158 of 385) Interesting breech loading, single shot percussion rifle. Typical English style sidelock and hammer. The barrel breeches open from the frame by using a unique fulcrum system which incorporates a loading type lever attached to a pair of straps acting as a hinge.When operated, the barrel rides forward on an arbor that is permanently attached to the frame. No makers mark, serial numbers, or proof marks can be found anywhere on the gun. Only mark found is on the top flat of the barrel which reads: "BENTLEY'S PATENT NO. 536". Small blade front and a three leaf fold down rear barrel sights. Beautiful faux Damascus pattern on the fluid steel octagon barrel. Slow twist rifled .45 caliber bore. Delicate English style scroll engraving on the lock, frame, and hammer. Full figured checkered English walnut stock. Steel buttplate with long tang at the heel. Rifle is fitted in a later period wooden box with tools required for assembly and firing the rifle. Very interesting outfit, possibly a patent model firearm? CONDITION: Excellent with most all the faux applied Damascus pattern on the barrel. All other components are in the "white" and have turned a pleasing gunmetal/grey patina. Bore is excellent, bright and clean. -MKS- Accessories: Case with Accessories Barrel Length: 28 - 3/8" Caliber/Bore: .45 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: British Model: Single Shot Percussion Serial Number: NSN
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(A) CASED JOSEPH WILBRAHAM COMBINATION PERCUSSION GUN WITH RIFLE & SHOTGUN BARRELS, GRIP SAFETY. Lot #1160 (Sale Order 159 of 385) Joseph Wilbraham is recorded as working at 280 Strand between 1850 and 1854. Half round half octagon with intercepting 12 sides and beaded band separator Damascus shotgun barrel engraved across top flat "Joseph Wilbraham 280 Strand London". Bead front sight. Hooked patent breech with platinum blowout. Ramrod, possibly the original, retained by two ferrules. View and proof marks, truing strike, "A.R." and two dots on bottom of patent breech, shell motif on top of breech. Full octagon Damascus rifle barrel with "Joseph Wilbraham 280 Strand London" interrupted by dovetailed rear sight. Bead front sight, rear sight with one standing leaf and three folding leaves. Sling eye of rear ramrod ferrule. Rifle ramrod likely a replacement. Hooked patent breech with platinum blowout. Bottom of barrel marked with view and proof marks, "A.R", truing strike, and singular dot. Front action lock with stock retained by a single key. Ivory nosecap, likely replaced. Neat grip safety that extends from trigger guard forming a vaguely Germanic looking guard. Lock, upper tang, lower tang, grip safety, and pineapple finial engraved with scroll. European walnut stock with vacant silver thumbpiece, point pattern checkering through wrist. Right side of stock with nicely inletted patchbox engraved with more scroll and central floral. Buttplate with engraving across top, border engraving around butt. Accompanied by a split ring top wooden case with bronze plaque reading "W.D.L.". Case lined in green baize with Wilbraham Late Child label in lid, and includes both lead balls and wads. CONDITION: Fine as refinished. Barrels both well rebrowned over some very minor marks in metal. Lockplate and trigger guard recolored. Tangs and finial silvering, grip safety turning plum. Buttplate dove grey. Stock very good, gently cleaned at one point with wood now slightly shy to metal and softening of sharp edges. Action works appropriately when operated by hand, bore of rifle barrel is very good with well defined rifling and scattered darkness. Shotgun barrel also very good with minimum pitting. Case excellent, revarnished exterior over some cracks and age related bruises. Lining very good with some minor areas of rubbing. A neat combination gun. EW Accessories: Case with Accessories Barrel Length: (A) 28" (B) 27 - 3/8" Caliber/Bore: (A) .46 Rifled (B) 10 Bore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Joseph Wilbraham Model: Percussion Rifle Serial Number: NSN
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(A) BAYONETED BRASS-BARRELED BRITISH BLUNDERBUSS BY RICHARDS OF LONDON. Lot #1161 (Sale Order 160 of 385) Probably circa 1810, this blunderbuss has a brass three-stage barrel with heavily swamped cannon muzzle. The top flat is inscribed "London" near the breech and the left flat is stamped with Birmingham proofmarks. There is a spring-activated triangular bayonet that is engaged when the release mounted on the barrel tang is pulled back, locking it into place. The lock is inscribed "Joseph Richards" in the center and has been converted to the percussion configuration. There is a sliding half-cock safety at the tail. The brass furniture includes a two piece engraved sideplate, trigger guard terminating in a pineapple finial, and buttplate with the tang engraved with a bow and quiver. The stock is of partially figured walnut and has shaped checkering around the wrist. Complete with period, possibly original brass-tipped wooden ramrod. CONDITION: Barrel retains a mostly mustard patina with some areas of darker patina. Bayonet functions well. Lock functions well and is crisp, retaining a spotted grey patina, sliding safety has a broken section that is absent. Stock shows staining and minor scattered marks from use. An attractive blunderbuss. DMG Barrel Length: 14 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: 1 - 1/4" FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Joseph Richards Model: Blunderbuss Serial Number: NSN
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(A) SWIVEL BREECH KENTUCKY RIFLE SIGNED CHARLES ROTH, WILKES BARRE. Lot #1162 (Sale Order 161 of 385) This fine swivel breach rifle features twin rifled octagonal barrels, separated by a German silver rib on both sides, one side mounted with a ramrod. Both front sights are of German silver and both rear sights are notched buckhorn sights. There is professional scroll engraving on both sides of the sights on both barrels. Breeches are engraved en suite. The breech of one barrel is stamped "REMINGTON" the top of the other barrel is stamped "CHAS ROTH WILKES BARRE". Both bolsters are engraved with a star. Barrel swivel release is an iron button, spring activated opposite of the lock. The back action percussion lockplate is engraved with professional scroll work as well as the hammer. The rifle features double set triggers and a silver plated brass sideplate. The silver plated brass trigger guard is engraved with matching scrolls. The buttplate, pierced engraved toeplate, the comb wear plate, wrist escutcheon and the two inlays behind on the left side of the butt are all German silver. There is a small patch box on the right side, the lid is engraved with a five point star. On the left side of the buttstock there is an ornately engraved silver inlay beneath the cheek piece and above the cheek piece is an engraved eagle. CONDITION: Barrels still have clear rifling and edges of barrels are extremely sharp. They appear to retain a brown finish, which was possibly applied later. There is some separation of the German silver rib around the bolster. Lock retains a brown surface and functions properly. Silver furniture retains a pleasing patina. Sideplate shows some flaking to original finish. Figured maple buttstock is very good, with some scattered marks from use and a minor hairline crack behind the barrel tang. Ramrod is probably a replacement. A very attractive and clean swivel breech rifle. DMG Barrel Length: 35" Caliber/Bore: (BOTH) .46 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Charles Roth Model: Swivel Breech Serial Number: NSN
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(A) PERCUSSION KENTUCKY RIFLE SIGNED SAMUEL STULL. Lot #1163 (Sale Order 162 of 385) Samuel Stull was an Ohio gunsmith who lived between 1808 and 1907. He was a farmer and a gunsmith and began making rifles at a very young age, reportedly at age 12. He spent his entire life on a farm located about 1 - 3/4 miles south of Millwood in Knox County, Ohio. He reportedly used to walk to Canton and purchase barrel blanks, which he carried home on his back. He likely farmed in the summer and practiced gunsmithing during the winter months. In 1952, 125 Stull rifles were on exhibit at the Mt. Vernon Armory. The rifle has a three stage thick walled barrel with a brass and silver front blade sight and a notched rear sight. Partially visible signature is inscribed on the top flat near the breech. The flat lockplate is engraved near the tail with a bird and in the center it is stamped "WILLM HOLLIS". There is a brass shield around the nipple. The rifle has a total of ten engraved sterling silver inlays including four on each side of the forend, an oval wrist escutcheon, and a large oval inlay engraved with a patriotic eagle above the cheek piece. The rifle has a large and impressive engraved four piece patchbox on the right side of the buttstock with eleven piercings. The brass trigger guard and ramrod ferrules are faceted. The patch box release button is located towards the rear of the tombstone shaped toeplate. The inside of the patch box lid is inscribed "G. Long Steubenville" this was probably the owner's name. This rifle has a full length stock of figured maple in the typical mid 18th century Ohio style. Complete with its original wooden ramrod. CONDITION: Barrel has an overall pitted surface and retains a dark patina. Signature is very light and only partially visible. Some heavy corrosion near breech and bolster. Lock retains a pitted brown surface and mechanism needs adjusting, as the hammer does not hold on cock. One small oval inlay is missing on the right side of the forestock. Silver inlays retain a mellowing patina and some pins have been replaced. Brass furniture retains a mellowing patina and shows some scattered denting and wear. Patch box lid has been broken and repaired near the hinge. Stock shows scattered marks from use, a crack stemming from the nose cap and extending into the ramrod channel, and there are few other scattered marks from use. A very nice Ohio rifle by a quality maker. DMG Barrel Length: 45 - 1/4" Caliber/Bore: .56 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Samuel Stull Model: Kentucky Rifle Serial Number: NSN
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(A) PERCUSSION KENTUCKY RIFLE SIGNED NICHOLAS SHENNEFELT, CLARION, PA. Lot #1164 (Sale Order 163 of 385) This fine rifle has a total of 25 German silver inlays. The rifled octagonal barrel is stamped near the breech "N. SHENNEFELT/ CLARION, PA". There are front sights mounted on the top flat. The flat lock is decorated with stamped designs and a large "H" in the center with an arrow through it as the crossbar. The brass furniture includes a two piece patchbox with oval shaped lid engraved with detailed borders. The rifle has double set triggers and a target style trigger guard with two spurs. The flat sideplate is engraved with designs around the edges. There is a small inlaid and engraved brass wear plate on the bottom of the forearm. There are four silver inlays on each side of the forend, and all are engraved with rocker panel borders. There are also inlays on each side in front of and behind the lock and sideplate cavities. There are hearts on each side of the wrist and on the left side there are a series of inlays surrounding and on the relief cheek piece. Towards the back of the buttstock there are four tear drop shaped inlays forming a flower. On each side of the front tang of the trigger guard there are silver half moons inlaid. Full length figured maple stock retaining much of its dark original finish in protected areas. Complete with a later ramrod. CONDITION: Rifle has probably been shortened by a couple of inches during its period of use. About five of the silver inlays have been replaced. The barrel retains a grey surface with some wear to markings, although they are still clear. Lock does not hold on cock or half cock and retains a slightly pitted grey surface. Brass retains a mellowing mustard patina. Silver inlays are mostly lightly patinated. Stock shows some cracks at toe and scattered marks from use. There is a brass repair between the barrel tang and the lockplate, as well as a period filled repair just above the lock tang. A very nice western Pennsylvania rifle. DMG Barrel Length: 36 - 1/4" Caliber/Bore: .36 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Nicholas Shennefelt Model: Kentucky Rifle Serial Number: NSN
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(A) RARE WHITNEY MODEL 1855 .58 CALIBER PERCUSSION RIFLED MUSKET DATED 1858. Lot #1165 (Sale Order 164 of 385) A total of 350 of these rare guns were made for the state of Connecticut. This example is dated 1858 at the rear of the lock with the typical "E.WHITNEY/ N.HAVEN" mark ahead of the tape primer door. Long range rear sight has broken spring. The barrel is unmarked, as is proper, with the exception of a number stamped approximately 2 - 1/2" from the muzzle (73). Pewter nose cap. Brass Enfield style lock screw escutcheons with rounded edges. As to be expected, there are no sub-inspectors markings on this gun. There is a "24" stamped into the left side of the butt which is a little faint, possibly for the 24th CT. Correct seven groove rifling as only found on the Whitney produced barrels. The buttplate is unmarked as are the middle and front bands, which is correct. The rear band is a replacement with a "U" mark on it, and is of a slightly different color. CONDITION: Metal surfaces have been lightly cleaned at some point with areas of pitting most noticeably on the bands. The rear sight has a dark patina. Lock markings are sharp and clear. Pewter nose cap is loose. The front lip of the hammer has a 1/4" chip out of it. Bore has strong rifling. Wood has some dings and handling marks with a very minor but well done repair at the rear of the lock cavity. Fine mechanical function. All in all a very presentable example of an extremely limited production gun. GR Barrel Length: 40 - 1/8" Caliber/Bore: .58 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Whitney Model: 1855 Serial Number: NSN
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(A) EXTREMELY FINE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1842 .69 CALIBER PERCUSSION RIFLE DATED 1853. Lot #1166 (Sale Order 165 of 385) Standard configuration with matching 1853 dates on the barrel and lock. Crisp FL cartouche in the stock opposite the lock. CONDITION: Extremely fine. All markings are sharp and clear. Metal has the slightest patina on it, having been lightly cleaned at some point in the past. Wood is very fine with sharp edges and some minor dings from handling. Bore is fine. Fine mechanical function. Gun appears unissued. GR Barrel Length: 42" Caliber/Bore: .69 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Springfield Model: 1842 Serial Number: NSN
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(A) WONDERFUL PRESENTATION CAPTURED CONFEDERATE USED ROBBINS & LAWRENCE 1841 "MISSISSIPPI" 1841 .54 Lot #1167 (Sale Order 166 of 385) At the outbreak of the war, there were 6,000 Robbins & Lawrence model 1841 "Mississippi" rifles in southern arsenals due to the government response to John Brown's raid on Harper's Ferry. They were distributed evenly among the Augusta Arsenal in Georgia, Mount Vernon Arsenal in Alabama and the Baton Rouge Arsenal in Louisiana. This gun features matching 1849 dates on the lock and barrel tang. Also on this gun is a Boyle, Gamble & MacFee bayonet adapter ring for a saber bayonet. The adapter ring is well marked "B.G.&M./ RICHMOND VA." under the lug, which has a bayonet mating number of "30" stamped into it. More interestingly, there is a post-Civil War presentation engraved into the patch box which reads in script: "This Enfield Rifle/ has been in the possession of the undersigned since the/ morning of the battle & victory of Roanoke Island Feb. 8th 1862/ It was captured by a soldier of the 51st Regt NY Vol Infantry/ the captor having shot and killed the rebel soldier from whom it was taken/ Presented to/ Henry A. Spaulding by his friend E. W. Buck, M.D./ May 10th 1870". While this gun is clearly not an Enfield rifle, the inscription is period and correct. E.W. Buck, or Ephraim W. Buck is listed in the 51st NY Inf muster roll as being the surgeon for the unit from October of 1861 until May of 1862. No definitive information on Henry A. Spaulding, possibly a prominent silversmith from New York City. Further research should yield interesting results. The battle of Roanoke Island, North Carolina was an amphibious engagement which also consisted of a land attack resulting in the capture of several forts and approximately 2,500 Confederate soldiers. All in all an incredibly interesting gun with a great history. CONDITION: Retains a pleasing patina, having been lightly cleaned at some point in the past. All markings are clear. Light pitting overall. Brass has a pleasing color to it. The trigger guard, butt plate and patch box show signs of having been silver plated. There are traces left on the butt plate and trigger guard. The patch box retains most of the plating. The engraved presentation on the patch box is a little worn but legible with careful study. Wood has some dings and handling marks with clear cartouches on the left side, opposite the lock. Fine mechanical function. Bore has strong rifling with pitting. GR Barrel Length: 33" Caliber/Bore: .54 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Robbins and Lawrence Model: 1841 Paperwork: Printed Transcription of Presentation Serial Number: NSN
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(A) RARE AND FINE DICKSON NELSON 1865 ALABAMA CONTRACT CONFEDERATE .58 CALIBER PERCUSSION RIFLE. Lot #1168 (Sale Order 167 of 385) This rifle was made by Dickson, Nelson & Co under contract for the state of Alabama. It is estimated that only 645 of these rifles were delivered against a contract for 5,000. Well marked on the lock "DICKSON/ NELSON/ C.S." in the center, and "ALA./ 1865" at the tail. This gun is also marked "ALA. 1865" on the left side of the barrel. Produced at the Adairsville, Georgia factory. Brass mounted. Of note, this gun has a small "P" proof stamped into the underside of the barrel as well as what appears to be a square with a "Y" in it. The meaning of these markings is unknown as most of the time these guns are found with a small "G" and a Nathaniel Cross "windmill" inspectors stamp. This gun is undoubtedly original. The ramrod appears to be correct and original to this gun. Original leather sling, most likely of Northern origin. CONDITION: Well above average for a Confederate weapon. Retains a dark pleasing patina overall with areas of very minor pitting. There is no burn out near the nipple. The bore is very fine with sharp clean rifling and some extremely minor pitting in areas. Brass has a pleasing mellow color to it, sharp edges. Fine mechanical function. Wood has some dings and handling marks, there is a glued crack on the left side of the stock, one on the right side of the stock extending forward and up from the front of the lock, and another crack in the right side just behind the nose cap. There is some minor chipping along the ramrod channel and along the edges of the barrel channel. GR Barrel Length: 33" Caliber/Bore: .58 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Dickson Nelson & Co Model: Rifle Serial Number: NSN
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(A) VERY SCARCE CONFEDERATE H.C. LAMB NORTH CAROLINA CONTRACT TYPE II .50 CALIBER PERCUSSION RIFLE. Lot #1169 (Sale Order 168 of 385) This gun is one of the .50 caliber type II rifles produced by H.C. Lamb of Guilford County, North Carolina. The type II rifles are distinguished by having an 1841 "Mississippi" style brass side plate and are in .50 caliber. Later production guns were made in .577. Single piece trigger guard. As with all Lamb rifles, this gun has a 7" octagonal section at the breech. 33" barrel. The rear brass barrel band is properly marked with a "U" on the top. There is a "P" stamped into the top of the brass butt plate. The front band, nose cap, stock from the rear band forward, wood above the lock, approximately 4 - 1/2" of the barrel from the muzzle back, mainspring screw, and some internal lock parts have been restored. Very well done. This gun would have originally had a bayonet lug on the side of the barrel, however due to the forward section of barrel having been replaced, there is no lug on this gun. Ramrod appears to be period. CONDITION: Retains a pleasing patina and is very good as having had some restoration done. Wood is very good with some dings and handling marks, original stock showing areas of having been lightly cleaned. Barrel has some pitting as does the lock. Bore has strong rifling in the original section of barrel, the added piece has a different rifling pattern and doesn't quite match up. Missing the front sight blade. Fine mechanical function. An incredibly hard gun to find in any condition. GR Barrel Length: 33" Caliber/Bore: .50 Percussion Manufacturer: H.C. Lamb Model: Type II Rifle Serial Number: NSN
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(A) SCARCE CONFEDERATE RICHMOND TWO BAND SHORT RIFLE. Lot #1170 (Sale Order 169 of 385) Introduced towards the end of 1864, these guns feature a 33 inch barrel with a "pinched" front sight as found on Richmond carbines. The first 200 delivered in August of 1864 were assembled from "old parts" or rather parts taken from battlefield captured and damaged weapons. This gun most likely being from this delivery. This gun has a proper Richmond made stock with "mules foot" in the lock mortise. 33" Richmond made barrel with "pinched" front sight and a "broken P". The barrel is dated 1864. Standard low profile 1863 dated Richmond lock. Brass buttplate and nose cap. Ramrod appears original. CONDITION: Retains a pleasing patina, although the steel parts have been lightly cleaned at some point and have some minor pitting. Markings are clear, barrel date is worn but legible. Brass has a pleasing mellow color to it. Wood has some dings and handling marks and some age cracks along the grain of the butt. Good mechanical function. The mainspring is a modern replacement, and one of the lock screws is too long. The bore is dirty with some rust and pitting, currently .60 caliber with no rifling. Among all the Richmond products, the 2 band "short rifles" are the most difficult to find. GR Barrel Length: 33" Caliber/Bore: .60 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Richmond Model: Short Rifle Serial Number: NSN
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(A) CIVIL WAR CONFEDERATE RICHMOND MODEL 1863 PERCUSSION RIFLED-MUSKET. Lot #1171 (Sale Order 170 of 385) Properly marked low hump lock with "C.S./ RICHMOND V.A." ahead of the hammer. Dated 1863 vertically at the rear of the lock. No visible date on top of the barrel. VP proof is present. Rear sight is a replacement. Brass buttplate and nose cap. The lock cavity appears to have been opened a little on the inside and does not have a mules foot, nor does it have the cutout for a tape primer as would be found on an 1855 stock. Bands all have slightly offset "U"s. Hammer is offset and most likely a replacement of the period. Equipped with a black leather sling which is "US" marked. CONDITION: All metal surfaces have been cleaned with areas of light pitting here and there. The barrel has been bored out to approximately 65 caliber smoothbore. Wood has several small repairs along with dings and handling marks. Sling is pliable. GR Barrel Length: 40" Caliber/Bore: .65 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Richmond Model: 1863 Serial Number: NSN
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(A) GREENE BRITISH TYPE .54 PERCUSSION CARBINE BY MASSACHUSETTS ARMS CO. Lot #1172 (Sale Order 171 of 385) Manufactured 1855 to 1857 with approximately 2,000 made. Similar to the low production US type, 2,000 of these arms were made under contract to the British Government in 1855 for use in the Crimean War. The British Government eventually sold these as surplus, and it is opined that approximately 200 survived. It is also the purveying opinion that a number of these were repurchased by the US during the Civil War but no evidence of such. Regardless, it is an extremely rare carbine and is included in the US carbine Civil War group. Features octagon to round barrel, dovetail front sight, ladder rear sight, Maynard patent priming system, double triggers. Rear trigger works the hammer. Upper tang is stamped "GREENES PATENT JUNE 27 1854". Top of barrel and frame have the crown proof. Action is stamped with the crown "VR" and is also stamped "MASS ARMS CO CHICOPEE FALLS USA 1856". Patchbox is stamped with crown proof. Right side of walnut stock has a "1". Bottom tang has saddle ring and stud. Bottom of trigger guard has crown proof. Bottom of frame and barrel are stamped "566". CONDITION: This carbine must have seen little use; retaining at least 75% of the original blue finish blending with soft patina and a few age freckles. Traces of case colors on action. 70% original blue on buttplate which also has crown proof. Walnut stock is excellent with a few of the usual minor handling marks. Near mint, shiny three groove barrel. TDW Barrel Length: 18" Caliber/Bore: .54 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Massachussets Arm Co Model: Greene Carbine Serial Number: 556
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(A) GREENE BRITISH TYPE .54 PERCUSSION CARBINE Lot #1173 (Sale Order 172 of 385) Manufactured by the Massachusetts Arms Company located in Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts in 1855-1857. Approximately 2,000 were made under contract to the British government for use in the Crimean War. Legend has it that the U.S. Government repurchased some number of these carbines for use in the American Civil War however, there is no substantive evidence to support the claim. Blue with case hardened receiver, lockplate, and hammer. Plain straight grain, oil finished, walnut stock. Saddle ring mounted to rear of bottom tang. 18" round barrel with 16-sided hand grasp section in center of barrel. To open the breech, pull the front trigger (release) and turn the barrel counterclockwise and pull forward. British proof marks on barrel, barrel block, patchbox, barrel hand grasp, and on stock at end of bottom tang. Large crown over the cypher of Queen Victoria "VR" marked on lockplate. Lockplate also marked 3-lines: "MASS ARMS CO./CHICOPEE FALLS/U.S.A. 1856" CONDITION: Excellent with strong traces of original case color on lockplate and hammer. 90% original bright blue on breech half of barrel, muzzle half of barrel, forward of hand grasp has turned a dark brown patina with scatter light pitting. Bore is excellent, bright and clean. Stock is excellent showing modest wear with a few scattered dents. Spurious "U.S." stamp located on left side, heel of the buttstock. -MKS- Barrel Length: 18" Caliber/Bore: .54 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Greene Model: Carbine Serial Number: 1595
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(A) VERY FINE REMINGTON MODEL 1863 .58 CALIBER CIVIL WAR CONTRACT RIFLED MUSKET DATED 1865. Lot #1174 (Sale Order 173 of 385) Standard three band configuration. Of interesting note, this gun features both band springs and clamping style bands. Stock does not have any inspectors markings at all. Proper "G.M." inspectors mark on barrel. Matching 1865 dates on case hardened lock and bright barrel. CONDITION: Lock retains a fair amount of original case colors. Barrel has a light patina starting in a few areas. All markings are sharp and clear. Wood is fine with sharp edges and minor handling marks. Bore is fine with sharp rifling. Fine mechanical function. GR Barrel Length: 40" Caliber/Bore: .58 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Remington Model: 1863 Serial Number: NSN
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(A) GYWN AND CAMPBELL .52 CALIBER PERCUSSION CARBINE TYPE II Lot #1175 (Sale Order 174 of 385) Made during 1863-1864 by Edward Gwyn and Abner C. Campbell in Hamilton Ohio. A total of approximately 8,200 carbines were manufactured, with approximately 4,000 being the Type II. Breechloading single shot falling block action. 20" round to octagon barrel. Heavy blade front sight and fold down ladder rear barrel sight. .52 caliber percussion. Blue with casehardened frame, lock, and hammer. Saddle ring and bar on left side of frame. Plain straight grain walnut stock with U.S. Inspection Cartouch on left side at the wrist. Lockplate marked in four lines "GWYN & CAMPBELL/PATENT/1862 / HAMILTON.O.". Front of frame marked in two lines "UNION/RIFLE". The U.S. Ordnance Department issued 13 contacts to Gwyn & Campbell for 8,202 carbines. Several Union Cavalry outfits were armed with these carbines including the 7th Tennessee, 5th & 8th Ohio, 4th & 8th Missouri, 3rd Wisconsin, 2nd & 3rd Iowa, 2nd & 3rd Arkansas, 5th, 6th, and 16th Illinois, 2nd, 6th, and 14th Kansas, 10th, 12th, and 14th Kentucky. CONDITION: Excellent with 95%+ thinning blue on barrel. Lockplate is mostly brown patina. Hammer showing 70-75% nice case color. Frame has strong traces of case color. Bore is excellent and bright. Wood is excellent showing minimum wear. Overall a high condition example of a popular American Civil War Cavalry Carbine -MKS- Barrel Length: 20" Caliber/Bore: .52 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Gywn and Campbell Model: Type II Carbine Serial Number: 4405
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(A) REMINGTON "ZOUAVE" 1863 PERCUSSION RIFLE Lot #1176 (Sale Order 175 of 385) Remington Model 1863 percussion contract rifle a.k.a. "Zouave Rifle" Manufactured between 1862-1865 for a total production of approximately 12,500 rifles. .58 caliber percussion, single shot muzzleloader. 33" round barrel fastened by two brass barrel bands. Large lug located on right side of barrel muzzle for attaching a saber type bayonet. Blue barrel, casehardened lock and hammer, brass barrel bands, trigger guard, forearm tip, and buttplate. Sling swivels mounted on front barrel band and trigger guard. "Tulip head" style steel ramrod. Lock is marked front of hammer with an American Eagle over "U.S." and two lines "REMINGTONS/ILION, N.Y.". Rear of hammer is marked "1863". Barrel breech is marked "1863" and "V/P" over eaglehead proof. Government inspection cartouches located two places on left side of stock opposite of the lockplate. The name "Zouave" for this rifle is undetermined, the official name as listed in government contracts was "Harpers Ferry Pattern" CONDITION: Excellent overall. Barrel retains 90+% original blue turning patina with light freckling. Mottled case color on lockplate and hammer. Brass components are clean with light patina. Wood is excellent showing little wear. Bore is excellent, bright and clean. -MKS- Barrel Length: 33" Caliber/Bore: .58 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Remington Model: Zouave Serial Number: NSN
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(A) VERY SCARCE EAGLEVILLE MODEL 1861 CONTRACT .58 CALIBER CIVIL WAR RIFLED MUSKET DATED 1863. Lot #1177 (Sale Order 176 of 385) While the original contract with Eagle Manufacturing Co in Mansfield, CT called for 20,000 guns, it has been recorded that only 5,500 were actually delivered. Matching 1863 dates on the lock and barrel. Eagle on lock is very weakly stamped and hard to make out. No visible cartouches in the wood. Standard three band configuration. CONDITION: Metal surfaces were lightly cleaned some time ago, markings are clear except eagle as noted. Wood has some dings and handling marks, small period repair to the left side of the barrel tang. Bore is fine with sharp rifling. Fine mechanical function. GR Barrel Length: 40" Caliber/Bore: .58 Percussion Manufacturer: Eagleville Model: 1861 Serial Number: NSN
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(A) FINE SAVAGE MODEL 1861 .58 CALIBER NEW JERSEY CONTRACT RIFLED MUSKET DATED 1863. Lot #1178 (Sale Order 177 of 385) This gun was made under contract for the state of New Jersey and is so marked with "NJ" on the left side of the barrel and stock flat opposite the lock. No Federal inspectors markings. Matching 1863 dates on the barrel and lock. Deeply struck clear eagle on the lock. CONDITION: Fine with a light coat of dried grease. All markings are sharp and clear. Wood is fine with raised grain and a clear state acceptance stamp. Minor crack at the front of the lock cavity. Bore is fine with sharp rifling. Fine mechanical function. GR Barrel Length: 40" Caliber/Bore: .58 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Savage Model: 1861 Serial Number: NSN
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(A) FINE AND SCARCE E. ROBINSON NEW YORK MODEL 1861 .58 CALIBER CONTRACT RIFLED MUSKET DATED 1864. Lot #1179 (Sale Order 178 of 385) E. Robinson had a contract for 30,000 rifled-muskets delivered between 1863 and 1865. This gun has the second and later style lock marking with "E. ROBINSON" in an arc over "NEW YORK". Dated 1864 at the rear of the lock with a matching 1864 date on the top of the barrel. Small "D" inspectors mark under the VP eaglehead proof on the left side of the barrel. Nice clear cartouches with a "W.P." inspectors mark at the rear of flat opposite the lock and a small "x" behind the trigger guard tang. CONDITION: Fine with a light coat of dried grease on all metal surfaces. Markings are sharp and clear. Wood is very good with some light dings and handling marks, minor crack at the front of the lock cavity. Stock may have been lightly cleaned at some point. Minor repair to the right of barrel tang that was done a long time ago. Fine mechanical function. Bore is fine with sharp rifling. An above average example of one of the scarcer contract muskets. GR Barrel Length: 40" Caliber/Bore: .58 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: E. Robinson Model: 1861 Serial Number: NSN
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(A) VERY FINE BRIDESBURG MODEL 1861 .58 CALIBER CIVIL WAR RIFLED MUSKET DATED 1862. Lot #1180 (Sale Order 179 of 385) Standard three band configuration. Matching 1862 dates on the lock and barrel. Clear inspectors marks in the wood opposite the lock. CONDITION: Metal has a dry coat of grease on it. All markings are sharp and clear. Wood is fine with some dings and handling marks. Bore is fine with sharp rifling. Fine mechanical function. GR Barrel Length: 40" Caliber/Bore: .58 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Bridesburg Model: 1861 Serial Number: NSN
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(A) SMITH CARBINE .50 PERCUSSION CARBINE Lot #1181 (Sale Order 180 of 385) Manufactured between 1861-1865, approximately 30,000 made. Blue with case hardened breech block. .50 caliber percussion, breech loading. 21 - 1/2" octagon to round barrel. German silver blade front sight and fold down ladder rear barrel sight. Saddle ring with bar on left side of frame. Left side of frame marked in three lines: "MANUFACTURED BY/MASS. ARMS CO./CHICOPEE FALLS." and three lines: "ADDRESS/POULNEY & TRIMBLE/BALTIMORE U.S.A." Operated by depressing the brass latch forward of the trigger. Plain straight grain walnut stock and forearm. No U.S. inspection marks or cartouches observed. Among the Union cavalry regiments issued these carbines were the 3rd West Virginia, 7th & 11th Illinois, 1st Connecticut, 7th & 17th Pennsylvania, 6th & 9th Ohio, and 1st Massachusetts. CONDITION: Excellent with 90% original blue on barrel beginning to turn brown patina. Case color on breech is a dove grey patina. Wood is fine showing moderate wear. Bore is excellent and bright. -MKS- Barrel Length: 21 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .50 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Smith Model: Carbine Serial Number: 19054
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(A) MERRILL CARBINE .54 CALIBER PERCUSSION RIFLE Lot #1182 (Sale Order 181 of 385) Manufactured by J.H. Merrill in Baltimore Maryland with approximately 14,500 produced. These carbines were issued to the following Union cavalry regiments during the American Civil War: New York 1st., 5th., & 18th. Pennsylvania, 11th., 17th., & 18th. New Jersey, 1st. Indiana, 7th. Wisconsin, 1st. & 3rd. Kentucky 27th. and Delaware 1st. Loaded by lifting and pulling back the breech lever. .54 caliber percussion. 22 - 1/8" round barrel with tall blade front sight and fold down two leaf rear barrel sight. Finished bright with brass barrel band and trigger guard. Case hardened lockplate, hammer, breech, and breech lever. One piece straight grain walnut stock and forearm. Saddle ring with bar attached to left side of the stock. This example has all the characteristics of a 2nd model, with no patch box and the lockplate not mounted flush. However the lockplate has first model markings. Possibly a transition gun spanning 1st-2nd model production? Lockplate is marked three lines; "J.H. MERRILL BALTO./PAT. JULY 1858/APL. 9. MAY 21-28-61" with serial number "12886" stamped vertically on lockplate rear of hammer. CONDITION: Fine overall. All metal parts minus rear barrel sight have been polished bright. Wood has been sanded. Missing saddle ring. Bore is excellent, bright and clean. Action is tight and crisp. -MKS- Barrel Length: 22 - 1/8" Caliber/Bore: .54 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Merrill Model: Carbine Serial Number: 12986.
CORRECTION: Serial number updated. Upon further review, the serial number is 12986, not 12886. |
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(A) RARE AND UNUSUAL SPRINGFIELD 1817 PERCUSSION "SEA FENCIBLES" CONVERSION MUSKET. Lot #1183 (Sale Order 182 of 385) Approximately 300 of these guns were converted to percussion in 1851, with the majority having been Whitney made guns who is believed to have done the conversion. This particular example was made by Springfield in 1817 and has matching dates on the lock and barrel tang. Thinned buttstock with large brass buttplate. There is a rack number of "57" on the top of the buttplate tang. 39" barrel. Appropriate length ram rod. Spring fastened bands. Missing the front band spring. These were known for a long time as "Sea Fencible" and "Coastal Artillery" muskets, however that has since been found to be incorrect. The actual purpose for the conversion with large brass buttplate is unknown. CONDITION: Gun retains a pleasing patina overall with some pitting, most noticeably in the breech area. Markings are clear. Wood is very good with dings and handling marks, repaired section just forward of the lock. Buttplate has a pleasing dark patina to it with numerous small dings. Fine mechanical function. GR Barrel Length: 39" Caliber/Bore: .69 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Springfield Model: 1816 Conversion Serial Number: NSN
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(A) MAYNARD CARBINE .50 CALIBER PERCUSSION RIFLE Lot #1184 (Sale Order 183 of 385) Maynard 2nd Model Military Carbine also known as the Model of 1863. 20" octagon to round tip-down barrel. Blade front sight and three leaf fold down rear barrel sight. Chambered in .50 caliber percussion. Loaded from the breech. Blue with case hardened frame, hammer, and serpentine lever. Plain straight grain walnut stock with U.S. Inspection cartouches on left side at the wrist. Right side of frame marked in three lines "MANUFACTURED BY/MASS. ARMS CO./CHICOPEE FALLS." left side of frame marked in four lines "EDWARD MAYNARD/PANTENTEE/MAY27,1851/DEC.6,1859". U.S. sub-inspection stamps observed in all proper locations. Saddle ring and bar mounted to left side of frame. These carbines were issued to Union Cavalry regiments: 9th & 11th Indiana, and the 11th Tennessee. Approximately 5,000 total carbines, both 1st & 2nd models were manufactured. CONDITION: Excellent with 90-95% original blue on the barrel, some light pitting around the right side at the muzzle. Strong traces of mottled case colors on the frame and hammer. Bore is excellent and bright. Action locks up tight. Wood is excellent showing modest wear. -MKS- Barrel Length: 20" Caliber/Bore: .50 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Maynard Model: 2nd Model Carbine Serial Number: 24773
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10 FT. X 7 FT. BUFFALO BILL'S WILD WEST CANVAS SHOW BANNER. Lot #1185 (Sale Order 184 of 385) William F. Cody and Nate Salsbury, in equal partnership formed the "Buffalo Bill Wild West Show" in 1883. The first show took place on May 19th in Omaha Nebraska. The show successfully toured Europe eight times between the years 1887-1892 performing before British Royalty and European elite. In 1899 using two trains with a total of 50 railcars transporting a cast of more than 500 performers, dozens of horses, a herd of over 30 buffalo, and grandstand seating for 20,000 spectators. The show covered 11,000 miles in 200 days, giving 341 performances in 132 U.S. cities and towns. The operation generated its own electricity, staffed its own fire department, and served three hot meals a day for the entire staff and crew. Expenses climbed to over $4,000 per day. Admission was .50 cents per person. It has been said that during that time, Buffalo Bill Cody was the most famous and recognized person in the world and the "Wild West Show" being the greatest show on earth. In the decade to come, audiences began to decline. Motion pictures captivated public attention. Shooting declined as a spectator sport while the popularity of baseball and football soared. On October 29, 1901, after finishing a show in North Carolina, tragedy struck when the Wild West Show's train collided with an oncoming freight train, killing hundreds of livestock and seriously injuring the show's star, Annie Oakley. A year later Cody's founding partner, Nate Salsbury died on Christmas Eve, 1902. In 1909 Cody sold a one-third interest of the show for $50,000 to former employee and cast member Gordon William "Pawnee Bill" Lillie. The new partnership developed a show performance titled "The Two Bill's Show" The show toured the United States for the next four years, with the closing performance in Denver Colorado in 1913. William Cody dies on January 10, 1917 in Denver Colorado. The large advertisement offer in this sale is believed to be an original display or show banner used during the "Two Bill's Show" performances. Smaller original lithograph posters featuring the same image and titled: "The Two Bill's Show" are known to exist. Measuring 7 ft. wide by 10 ft. tall. This rare original painted canvas titled: "BUFFALO BILL ORIGINAL WILD WEST" boasting a very colorful American Indian, kneeling and taking aim with his Winchester Repeating rifle is most dramatic. The upper right corner features a monotone profile of William F. Cody. CONDITION: Excellent plus. Colors are vibrant. Shows modest wear with minimum staining and no visible repairs. Overall a very desirable "Wild West Show" original show banner. -MKS-
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1905 OIL ON CANVAS PAINTING BY "FRONTIER ARTIST" A.D.M. COOPER. Lot #1186 (Sale Order 185 of 385) Astley David Middleton Cooper was born in St Louis, Missouri on December 22, 1856, son of Fannie Clark O’Fallon and Dr. David M. Cooper, a successful surgeon. At an early age, A. D. M. Cooper was influenced by close family friend George Catlin and his paintings of American Indians. After attending Washington University, Cooper traveled throughout the West as an illustrator for Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper. He was in the West at age twenty during the Custer massacre and became famous as a painter of the Old West and American Indians. In 1879 he moved to San Francisco and became active with the local art association. Upon establishing a studio, he was in demand as a portraitist and painted several studies of General U. S. Grant. In 1883 he moved to East San Jose. As well as a painter, he was also an accomplished violinist and often sat in with local orchestras. In his later years he painted allegorical scenes with semi-nude women and several trompe l'oeil studies. On rare occasions he signed his paintings "A. Dubernet" or "David Middleton." In his more lucid moments, Cooper was capable of producing masterpieces; however, due to his affinity for alcohol his paintings vary in quality. He was known to often pay his saloon debts with his paintings. Cooper died in San Jose, California on September 10, 1924. Among A.D.M Cooper's many famous clients was William Fredrick "Buffalo Bill" Cody. The trompe l'oeil style oil on canvas painting being offered for sale is believed to have been commissioned by Cody. Completed in 1905 and signed A.D.M Cooper, the work features a three dimensional still life of an American Buffalo, with vignettes of American Indian artifacts and weapons. Also featuring carte de visite views of Buffalo Bill Cody and James Butler "Wild Bill" Hickok. The Indian portrait located on the left side is identified as Sioux Indian Red Cloud and the image on the right as Indian princess Prairie Flower. The painting is framed with a beautiful 7" wide vintage molding. A.D.M. Coopers paintings have been exhibited at the Mechanics' Institute (San Francisco); Triton Museum (Santa Clara); San Jose Historical Museum; Western Art Museum (Tulsa, OK); Buffalo Bill Historical Center; Stanford Museum; Oakland Museum; Gilcrease Institute; Smithsonian Institution; Whitney Gallery of Western Art (Cody, WY); Veterans Memorial Building (Oakland); Santa Cruz City Museum; Caesar's Palace (Las Vegas); San Jose Convention Center (VIP Lounge); California Historical Society, and the Irma Hotel (Cody, WY). CONDITION: Excellent with no visible damage or repair. Colors are vibrant. Frame is excellent with lovely patina. This painting is considered one of Cooper's masterful works. -MKS-
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OVERSIZED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH OF ANNIE OAKLEY AS THE WESTERN GIRL, ACCOMPANIED BY A SHOT 1890 HALF PEN Lot #1187 (Sale Order 186 of 385) This is last of a series by the White Studio portraits taken by Edward Thayer Monroe. In some ways it is the most stunning, and the most unusual. Annie is wearing her silk scarf and Western Girl wig. But note her left eye; she suffered from periodic eye infections exacerbated by gunpowder residue and smoke, yet she remains confident and proud of her appearance. A very fine, clear Annie Oakley autograph on verso. The image is 8" x 6". The card is soiled around the edges with marginal bumps and chips. The picture is excellent. The portrait is from the collection of Bess Edwards, grand-niece of Annie Oakley, and will be accompanied by a signed letter from her authenticating this item as described. Accompanying the portrait is a British copper, half penny shot by Annie Oakley. The face of the coin is stamped "OAKLEY". Interestingly, Annie performed a private shooting exhibition at the Royal Oak Hotel in London on December 27, 1890. There is an account published in the "Shooting and Kennel News of London" describing her shooting coins and marbles from the air using a 10-shot repeating rifle. The date of this coin is also 1890. The coin is pictured on page 128 of R.L. Wilson's book "BUFFALO BILLS WILD WEST/AN AMERICAN LEGEND". CONDITION: Both coin and portrait are in fine condition. The portrait has some light staining with the left top corner tattered and the left bottom corner trimmed to an angle. -MKS-
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LOT OF TWO: ANNIE OAKLEY PHOTOGRAPH AND POSTCARD. Lot #1188 (Sale Order 187 of 385) Taken in 1919 while wintering at the Carolina Hotel in Pinehurst, North Carolina, Annie and Frank dressed up for a Valentine's Day costume ball. Annie personally made the whimsical "Indian" outfit adorned with pheasant feathers, that she probably bagged herself. Note she also is wearing contents of her jewelry box including rings, charm bracelet, and layers of beaded necklaces. They are from the collection of Bess Moses Edwards, grandniece of Annie Oakley. A signed letter by Beth Moses Edwards dated October 30, 2013 authenticating the images as described will be included in the sale. CONDITION: Excellent overall showing modest wear and light staining. -MKS-
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RARE CARTE VISTA PHOTOGRAPH OF "BLACK BART" Lot #1189 (Sale Order 188 of 385) Charles Earl Boles aka "Black Bart" born in Norfolk, England in 1829, date of death is unknown, last seen on February 28, 1888. Black Bart was an American Outlaw noted for the poetic messages he left behind after two of his robberies. Often called Charley by his friends, he was also known as Charles (or C.E.) Bolton. Considered a gentleman bandit with a reputation for style and sophistication, he was one of the most notorious stagecoach robbers to operate in and around Northern California and southern Oregon during the 1870s and 1880s. In late 1849 he and his two brothers David and James joined in the California Gold Rush, prospecting in the North Fork of the American River near Sacramento. During the Civil War Boles enlisted as a private in Company B, 116th Illinois Regiment, becoming a First Sergeant within a year of service. He was seriously wounded at the Battle of Vicksburg and took part in Sherman's March to the Sea. He was discharged a brevet first lieutenant on June 7,1865 with his regiment in Washington D.C. In 1867 he returned to prospecting for gold in Idaho and Montana. In a letter to his wife in 1871, he told her of an unpleasant encounter with Wells, Fargo & Company agents and vowed to exact revenge. His wife never heard from him again. "Black Bart" proceeded to rob Wells Fargo stagecoaches at least 28 times across northern California between 1875 and 1883. He only left two poems, but this came to be considered his signature and ensured his fame. Black Bart was quite successful, often times taking thousands of dollars a year. This "Carte Vista" photograph measures 5 - 1/4 inches x 8 - 1/2 inches and is titled "Black Bart" at the bottom. This is a known image of James Earl Boles, aka "Black Bart". CONDITION: Fine overall. Slightly faded with moderate staining. Overall a very presentable image. -MKS-
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AMAZING FRENCH MILITARY ARMS CANDELABRA AND SHELL ART Lot #1190 (Sale Order 189 of 385) Constructed from French Model 1847 socket bayonets a pair of three candle candelabra with decorative chains and a deactivated 8mm Lebel cartridge. Standing 16 inches tall with a width of 8 inches. These handcrafted socket bayonets have been forged into freestanding sconces. The pair are identical and retain their original French proof marks. The clock is constructed of a 105mm steel projectile with bronze rotating band. Fitted with a period key wind clock. The projectile is suspended by four 1847 French bayonets with decorative cupola tops with small iron pennants. CONDITION: All three pieces have attained a very pleasant and even toned patina. The clock is not functioning and the glass face is missing. The candelabra are very good and stable. The entire set is very complete and I have personally never seen a more complete set of these military art set offered for sale. TDW
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(A) FINE BERGMAN MODEL 1896 6.5MM SEMIAUTOMATIC PISTOL. Lot #1191 (Sale Order 190 of 385) Developed by Schmeisser and marketed by Bergman these unique pistols used proprietary cartridges and are at the forefront of self loading handgun development. Serial number 1207 with matching numbers including grips. Rust blue finish with straw finished hammer and trigger and fire blue safety. U crown proofs on barrel and receiver. Manufacturers crest "V.C.S. GAGGENAU, SUHL" on right side of frame. Later variation with extractor for cartridges Drift adjustable blade front sight with fixed integral rear sight. CONDITION: Very fine with over 90% of the original rust blue finish remaining thinning of grip straps and with edge wear. Straw finished are very good with high point wear. Bore is excellent, bright and sharp. Grips are very good with sharp checkering and without distress. Action operates properly smoothly. A very fine example of the early development of self loading arms. TDW Barrel Length: 4 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: 6.5mm Bergmann FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Bergmann Model: 1896 No. 3 Serial Number: 1207
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(A) CASED 1893 BORCHARDT BY LUDWIG LOEWE WITH FOUR MATCHING MAGAZINES AND ACCESSORIES. Lot #1192 (Sale Order 191 of 385) Introduced by Hugo Borchardt in 1893 and produced by Loewe in Berlin. Serial number 1082 with matching numbers including grips and all four magazines. 7 - 1/2" 7.65mm Borchardt barrel with integral blade front sight and “BUG” proofs on left side. “D.R.P./No75837.” on center toggle link. “BUG” proofs on toggle assembly and left side of receiver. “SYSTEM BORCHARDT PATENT.” on right receiver. Checkered walnut grips with border. Numbered parts on gun are matching. Walnut board stock with makers marking "GESLETZLICH GESCHUTZT" on spine but without serial number, cheek piece is numbered to gun. Four original magazines with matching serial numbers, dummy wooden magazine/breech cleaning hold open (with same makers mark as stock) which contains a three piece brass cleaning rod with oiler in the handle, screwdriver with one blade, three punches, and brass cleaning rod. Gun, stock, and accessories in original black leather case with nickel plated fittings. Compartmentalized green felt lined interior. CONDITION: Excellent. Retaining 95% original bright blue with light wear on sharp edges. Fire blued parts are bright with minor wear. Original straw is 80%. Bore is bright and sharp. Grips are excellent with some minor indentations on lower border of left hand grip. Magazines are in very fine condition with very little wear. Stock is good with evidence of earlier refinish. Blue on metal parts is bright with light wear on corners. Fire blued screws look beautiful with very little wear. Cheekpiece is very fine with beautiful finish, bright fire blue, and proper patina on brass. Dummy magazine is in excellent condition with original finish on wood and proper patina on brass. Screwdriver has some dents and dings on wood handle and minor wear on blade and punches. Brass rod has little wear with original patina and a few areas of verdigris. Exterior of case has scuffs, scrapes and a couple cracks on top as well as finish losses at ends. Fittings are excellent. Key is included. Interior felt is very good as is possibly replaced. TDW Accessories: Case with accessories Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: 7.65mm Borchardt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Borchardt Model: C93 Serial Number: 1082
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(A) BORCHARDT C93 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL MANUFACTURED BY LOEWE WITH HOLSTER. Lot #1193 (Sale Order 192 of 385) Early production C-93 Pistol manufactured by Loewe in Berlin. Designed by Hugo Borchardt and based upon the Maxim Toggle bolt system. These ingenious designs lead to the development of the Luger pistol by Georg Luger. A very limited production of approximately 2500 pistols produced by Loewe, with a very low survival rate exist today. Early rust blue finish with fire blue screws and trigger. Straw finished sear. Checkered walnut grips with piano varnish finish. Matching serial numbers "182" with exception of magazine. 7 - 1/2" barrel, with BUG proofs on left side of barrel and full serial number on bottom. "D.R.P./No75837" on center toggle link. Knob toggle with toggle lock. BU proofs on left receiver and toggle assembly. Right receiver marked "SYSTEM BORCHARDT PATENT." Complete with original black leather holster with retaining straps and buckle. CONDITION: Very good with over 90% blue finish remaining. Slight wear on straps and cocking knob from use. High point finish wear consistent with age. Bore is very strong with darkness in grooves. Grips are very fine with most varnish remaining and sharp checkering. Action operates properly and smoothly. Holster is very dry and leather finish is very crackled with most black being absent. Stitching is strong and straps are present. TDW Accessories: Holster Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: 7.65x25mm Borchardt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Borchardt Model: C93 Serial Number: 182
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(A) FINE BERGMAN MODEL 1896 6.5MM SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL. Lot #1194 (Sale Order 193 of 385) Developed by Schmeisser and marketed by Bergman these unique pistols used proprietary cartridges and are at the forefront of self loading handgun development. Serial number 1377 with matching numbers including grips. Rust blue finish with straw finished hammer and trigger and fire blue safety. U crown proofs on barrel and receiver. Manufacturer's crest "V.C.S. GAGGENAU, SUHL" on right side of frame. Later variation with extractor for cartridges. Drift adjustable blade front sight with fixed integral rear sight. CONDITION: Very fine with over 95% of the original rust blue finish remaining thinning of grip straps and with edge wear. Straw finish very good with high point wear. Bore is excellent, bright and sharp. Grips are very good with sharp checkering and without distress. Action operates properly smoothly. A very fine example recently discovered and not previously offered for sale. TDW Barrel Length: 4 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: 6.5mm FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Bergman Model: 1896 Serial Number: 1377
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(A) ANTIQUE TRANSITIONAL LARGE RING MAUSER C96 BROOMHANDLE PISTOL WITH MATCHING STOCK. Lot #1195 (Sale Order 194 of 385) Manufactured 1898. Standard configuration, Early transitional large ring, largely made from Conehammer components, with 5 - 1/2" barrel and pinned 50-500 rear sight. Long extractor and separately retained firing pin. Standard three line chamber address with Crown/Crown U proofing on left side of chamber flat and antler acceptance on right side. Full serial number on back of frame under locking lever with the full number or last few digits repeated on the rear sight components, including the cursor, bolt stop, firing pin retainer, firing pin and hammer. Disassembly shows a matching floorplate and follower. All sub-frame components matching, as does the locking block. Original grips, each panel marked with the full serial number. Lanyard ring present. Major components rust blued. Extractor, components of rear sight, bolt stop, firing pin retainer, and grip screw fire blued. Gray hammer. Trigger polished bright. Complete with original, matching shoulder stock. CONDITION: Pistol with approximately 85% original rust blue with barrel slightly fading. Comparable condition small parts though 40% of the fire blue remains with consistent loses. Exceptional hard rubber grips. Stock is very fine with crack at spine and small chip at butt. This is one of the most difficult C96s to encounter, particularly with a factory matching stock and being an Antique. TDW Accessories: Stock/Holster Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: 7.63x25mm FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Mauser Model: C96 Serial Number: 14703
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(A) SYSTEME JEROME REPEATING CANNON PATENT MODEL. Lot #1196 (Sale Order 195 of 385) Unique hopper fed repeating cannon patent model. Chamber marked "CANNON REPETITION SYSTEME JEROME". No serial number or proofs are evident. Mechanical swing breech mechanism with hopper for gravity feeding of cartridges. .50 caliber centerfire chamber with 11 - 3/4" barrel. All steel construction with sprocket controlled elevation. Spring loaded recoil system with dual trunnions for mounting on wooden display base. Cannon's action is 1" wide steel with the swinging breech measuring 1 - 1/2" wide. Operated by a turning crank, the breech swings left and right feeding cartridges from the hopper into the chamber. Believed to be manufactured for patent purposes in the 1880's time frame. CONDITION: Very fine with a wonderful even patina overall. The breech has been cleaned at an earlier period so one can read the SYSTEME JEROME markings. The action operates smoothly and without any hesitation. The wooden base is very good with most all of its period black painted finish remaining. This Patent Model measures 25" long by 5 - 1/2" high. This is one of the finest examples of a mechanical cannon we have ever seen. TDW Barrel Length: 11 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .50 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: System Jerome Model: Repeating Cannon Serial Number: NSN
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(A) CHICAGO PALM PISTOL WITH BOX Lot #1197 (Sale Order 196 of 385) Manufactured from 1893. Chambered for the .32 Extra Short cartridge with a seven shot internal Ferris wheel pattern cylinder. Double action operation with gutta percha side panels and rear grip. Frame and barrel finished in nickel. Internally serial numbered 10234 on frame, cylinder, and removable sideplate. With a total production 12,800. This specimen still retains its original cardboard box with picture, name and Ames Sword Mfg. company name. Inside this original box is the only example of the Chicago Firearms Co price list of spare parts with the exploded diagram of the pistol this cataloger has ever seen. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine with 96% of the nickel finish remaining with a spot of flaking on bottom and the safety lever is broken (as most are) and the gutta percha grips are equally fine with no chips or distress. The box has a very good top with detached sides and a previously repaired bottom the exploded view/parts list is lightly flocked but very legible. TDW Accessories: Box Barrel Length: 1 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .32 Extra Short Rimfire FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Chicago Firearms Co Model: Protector Paperwork: Parts list Serial Number: 10234
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(A) DREYSE AND COLLENBUSH NEEDLE FIRE PISTOL. Lot #1198 (Sale Order 197 of 385) Manufactured during the early 1850's period .58 caliber needle fire cartridge loaded from the muzzle. 8" 1/3 round, 2/3 octagon barrel with cannon muzzle and bead front sight. Marked at breech with Prussian Eagle and "DC". Serial numbered 194 on tang and internally on stock. Dreyse cocking mechanism on right side of barrel with single trigger and toggling safety to rear of trigger. One piece checkered walnut stock with case colored trigger guard. Small nickel silver shield inlaid to rear of tang in stock. This very early cartridge pistol produced in Austria and designed by Dreyse was one of the early transitional cartridge arms of the period evolving into what later became the very successful needle fire rifles used extensively by Europe's larger militaries. CONDITION: Very fine with over 95% of the original blue finish remaining on the barrel with balance thinning to an even patina. Trigger guard retains an equal amount of faded case colors. The stock is very fine with very light surface/handling wear with no chips, breaks, or material loss. Action operates properly. A very rare opportunity to own one of Europe's least common developmental pistols. TDW Barrel Length: 8" Caliber/Bore: .58 Needle Fire FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Dreyse and Collenbush Model: Needle Fire Pistol Serial Number: 194
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(A) LE CENTENAIRE KNUCKLE PISTOL WITH BOX. Lot #1199 (Sale Order 198 of 385) Produced in France in the early 1890s. A wonderfully preserved single shot Flobert pistol utilizing a iron frame configured to be used as fighting knuckles. Housed in the original wood box complete with exterior and interior labels. Knuckle gun is marked "LE CENTENAIRE" with patent dates and address of Strasboug. Chambered for the 5mm Flobert cartridge with manual trigger. Nickel finished overall. Box has most all of top label with full description and showing the period printed price of 12 Francs. Interior label shows properly loading and use instructions. CONDITION: Very good and functioning. The bore is dark but serviceable the frame retains over 80% original nickel with edges flaked. The box is fair with a minor crush on lid with label being very discernible and legible. Interior is very good with crisp labels and fine partitions. Lower exterior corners suffer from minor distress but are solid. TDW Accessories: Box Barrel Length: 2 - 5/8" Caliber/Bore: 5mm Flobert FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: French Model: Le Centenaire Serial Number: NSN
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(A) SCHILLING PRODUCED BERGMAN MODEL 1896 NO. 2 FOLDING TRIGGER REPEATING PISTOL WITH HOLSTER. Lot #1200 (Sale Order 199 of 385) Very early production with folding trigger was produced without extractor. These early small frame pistols were chambered for the 5mm Bergman cartridge and were fed by a stripper clip. A total production of less than 2000 guns were ever made. Serial number 156 is found on most internal parts as well as grips. Pistol is finished in a deep rust blue finish with straw finished appointments and checkered wood grips. Included is the ultra-rare stripper clip that most collectors have never seen with the exception of pictures in books. This pistol is accompanied by a period leather holster. CONDITION: Very fine with most all rust blue finish remaining. The bore is very good and the action operates properly. The grips are excellent with no chips or breaks. The stripper clip is very fine with most of its period nickel finish remaining. The leather holster is poor and missing the snap and out flap. This is possible to have restored. A rare opportunity to own the first pattern No. 2 Bergman with stripper and holster. TDW Accessories: Holster Barrel Length: 3" Caliber/Bore: 5mm Bergmann FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Schilling Model: Bergmann No. 2 Serial Number: 156
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(A) SUPERB MITRAILLEUSE SQUEEZE PISTOL WITH CASE. Lot #1201 (Sale Order 200 of 385) Produced in the very early 1890's. The French Mitrailleuse squeeze/Palm pistol fired an 8mm blackpowder centerfire cartride from an internal 6 round magazine. Finished in bright nickel with a full coverage engraving of geometric designs and a mottled red gutta percha squeeze handle. Marked on the right side plate "MANUFACTURED FANCAISE D'ARMES DE ST ETIENNE" and marked on the barrel rib" MITRAILLEUSE" as well as being marked "DETARCHMENT ET DEMOTAGE". The pistol has a manual safety on left side and is marked safe and fire in French. This prime example is housed in its leather carry case container with a separate compartment in the base for 10 spare cartridges. These unique curiosa pistols are rarely found in such prime condition complete with their cases. Upon disassembly all numbers are found to be matching and the gun appears to have been used very little if at all. CONDITION: Very fine with slight age patinization from storage and case is excellent with supple leather and solid stitching. TDW Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 2 - 1/4" Caliber/Bore: 8mm FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Mitrailleuse Model: Squeeze Pistol Serial Number: 3714
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(A) ELABORATE .36 CALIBER DOUBLE BARRELED KNIFE PISTOL WITH CASE. Lot #1202 (Sale Order 201 of 385) Produced in the late 1840's through 1860s. .36 caliber percussion double barreled knife pistol with folding triggers and 4" dirk pattern folding blade. elaborately engraved nickel silver scales with clamshell and scroll motifs. Highly figured Damascus steel scenes on barrels with Belgian proofs found at breeches. Knife pistol is without maker's signature or markings. It is displayed in a very ornate ebony case with partitions for knife lined in red stippled leather. Front has folding door to reveal two additional storage compartments. CONDITION: Very fine with blade being polished and reground professionally at a prior time frame. The engraving and nickel silver scales are very fine. The bores of the barrels are very good and the action operates properly. The display box is good with several small inlays having been lost earlier but is solid and well preserved. TDW Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 3 - 3/8" Caliber/Bore: .36 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Belgian Model: Knife Pistol Serial Number: NSN
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(A) LE MERVEILLEUX 6MM PALM SQUEEZE PISTOL WITH CASE. Lot #1203 (Sale Order 202 of 385) Manufactured in the early 1890s. Chambered for 6mm rimfire cartridges. 2 - 7/8" barrel with squeeze cocking and firing mechanism. Fed by an internal five round magazine with a loading assist lever at bottom of frame. Side panels are of either colorized gutta percha or thermoplastic with the "LE MERVEILLEUX" trademark banner and embellished with floral decoration. The side of the pistol frame are further embellished with tight engraved scrolls and a geometric border at base of barrel and ejection port. Originally finished in nickel finish. Housed in a French fitted display case with an empty time of percussion caps and some cleaning components. CONDITION: Good with all mechanics operating properly. The exterior finish has aged and taken on a patina in the less protected areas. The nickel finish is still evident in protected areas. The case is very fine with fine furniture, and excellent lining. TDW Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 2 - 7/8" Caliber/Bore: 6mm FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Le Merveilleux Model: Palm Squeeze Serial Number: NSN
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(C) C.S. SHATTUCK UNIQUE .22 CALIBER FOUR BARREL PALM PISTOL. Lot #1204 (Sale Order 203 of 385) In 1875 C.S. Shattuck and Andrew Hyde started a pistol manufacturing business in Springfield, Mass. In February of 1877, Andrew Hyde and Major Charles S. Shattuck brought their Springfield pistol manufacturing business to Hatfield and went into a partnership with Mrs. Mary D. Porter in the Thomas Meekin sawmill on Prospect St., formerly Crescent Pistol Co. est. 1874 (Shattuck possibly also had, concurrently or otherwise a gun shop on Bridge St. in Hatfield, dates unknown). In 1878 Mrs. Porter withdrew her partnership and the business was continued by Hyde and Shattuck. In 1880 Shattuck bought out Hyde and continued the factory alone, turning out many revolvers. Soon after he began to make single-barreled breech-loading shotguns, and then few years later double-barreled shotguns. Large quantities of both were made, averaging for a time 15,000 guns per year. The gun shop was burned in 1881 and was immediately rebuilt on the same site. The manufacture of guns was abandoned in 1909. In 1910 the only arms being turned out was a new four-shot pistol, but for how long is unknown. This gun is factory nickel finish and caliber is .22 rimfire. CONDITION: Finish is approximately 90% with handling marks. Steel frame with no markings on frame or barrel other than serial number on breech of barrel cluster. Action operates however firing pin has been reshaped on face for unknown reason. Bores are smooth with slight darkness. TDW Barrel Length: 1 - 3/8" Caliber/Bore: .22 RF FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: C.S. Shattuck Model: Unique Palm Pistol Serial Number: 44
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(C) C.S. SHATTUCK .22 RF PALM PISTOL. Lot #1205 (Sale Order 204 of 385) In 1875 C.S. Shattuck and Andrew Hyde started a pistol manufacturing business in Springfield, Mass. In February of 1877, Andrew Hyde and Major Charles S. Shattuck brought their Springfield pistol manufacturing business to Hatfield and went into a partnership with Mrs. Mary D. Porter in the Thomas Meekin sawmill on Prospect St., formerly Crescent Pistol Co. est. 1874 (Shattuck possibly also had, concurrently or otherwise a gun shop on Bridge St. in Hatfield, dates unknown). In 1878 Mrs. Porter withdrew her partnership and the business was continued by Hyde and Shattuck. In 1880 Shattuck bought out Hyde and continued the factory alone, turning out many revolvers. Soon after he began to make single-barreled breech-loading shotguns, and then few years later double-barreled shotguns. Large quantities of both were made, averaging for a time 15,000 guns per year. The gun shop was burned in 1881 and was immediately rebuilt on the same site. The manufacture of guns was abandoned in 1909. In 1910 the only arms being turned out was a new four-shot pistol, but for how long is unknown. This gun is factory blue finish and caliber is .22 rimfire. Steel frame with no address or manufactures markings other than serial number on face of barrel cluster CONDITION: Finish is approximately 40% factory blue with consistent finish loss from carry. Action operates properly. Bores are dark. TDW. Barrel Length: 1 - 3/8" Caliber/Bore: .22 RF FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: C.S. Shattuck Model: Unique Palm Pistol Serial Number: 1841
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(A) JAMES ROGERS PERCUSSION .31 CALIBER KNIFE PISTOL. Lot #1206 (Sale Order 205 of 385) Manufactured in Sheffield in the 1850s. The James Rodgers dual bladed knife pistol consists of a percussion .31 caliber bronze barrel with folding trigger and two folding blades of 3 - 1/2" and 2 - 1/2" with both blades being marked James Rodgers Sheffield on the left ricassos. These wonderful little pistols were sold in the US with etched blades marked "SELF PROTECTOR" and other patriotic motifs. This example is void of any etching however it still retains its small bullet mold and tweezers that are fitted into the butt of the knife and a small compartment for balls. CONDITION: The horn scales are very fine with a pleasant aged staining. The action operates properly. Both blades are tarnished and would benefit from a good cleaning or polish. The point is chipped on the smaller blade. The springs and all mechanics operate fine. A very unique gamblers or Gold Rush collectible. TDW Barrel Length: 3 - 1/4" Caliber/Bore: .31 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: James Rogers Model: Knife Pistol Serial Number: NSN
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(A) FINE LEFAUCHEUX PATTERN KNIFE PISTOL WITH CASE. Lot #1207 (Sale Order 206 of 385) Manufactured in the 1860's. Lefaucheux pattern folding knife pistol with unusual six shot 6mm pinfire revolver with 2 - 1/8" octagon barrel and folding 4" folding knife blade. Folding trigger operates the revolving cylinder and is aided by a side mounted ejector rod for expelling spent cartridges. The grip scales appear to be of early gutta percha material. Belgian proofs are found on the revolver and the knife ricasso. The blade is marked "BREVETE S.G.D.G." A very unique example as most all knife pistols are single shot and are percussion. Pistol is housed in a ebony case with blue satin partitions and fitted with oil bottle, turn screw, and wiping rod. CONDITION: Knife pistol is very fine with good markings and functions properly. The case has been relined at some earlier date. TDW Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 2 - 1/8" Caliber/Bore: 6mm Pinfire FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Lefaucheux Model: Knife Pistol Serial Number: NSN
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(A) WINCHESTER 1883 HOTCHKISS BOLT ACTION MUSKET Lot #1208 (Sale Order 207 of 385) Third model musket with two piece stock and forearm featuring an exposed case hardened receiver. Blue 28" barrel. Safety lever on right side of receiver and magazine cutoff lever located on left side. Small blade front sight. Large military style fold down ladder rear barrel sight. Chambered in .45-70 Government cartridge. Two band forearm with sling swivels. Sling swivel mounted to front of trigger bow. Top receiver tang marked "MODEL of 1883" Top of buttplate heel marked "52" and bow of buttplate marked "SHS" CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 95-97% original blue on barrel with light scratches at muzzle from mounting bayonet. Receiver shows nearly full coverage mottled soft case color. Wood is excellent showing modest wear. Bore is excellent, bright and clean. -MKS- Barrel Length: 28" Caliber/Bore: .45-70 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1883 Hotchkiss Serial Number: 82163
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(A) SCARCE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1871 WARD BURTON .50-70 SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Lot #1209 (Sale Order 208 of 385) With a total production of 1,015 guns, these are fairly scarce. Well marked on the top of bolt. Good inspectors markings on the left side of the stock. Proper cleaning rod and sling. CONDITION: Receiver and bolt have a majority of blued finish. Other parts finished in the white and have a very light patina on them. All markings are clear. Wood is fine with some light handling marks and good cartouches. Bore is fine with bright shiny rifling. Fine mechanical function. Sling is in very good condition with strong stitching. GR Barrel Length: 33" Caliber/Bore: .50-70 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Springfield Model: 1871 Serial Number: NSN
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(A) CALISHER & TERRY .54 CALIBER BOLT ACTION CARBINE Lot #1210 (Sale Order 209 of 385) Manufactured 1861. Calisher & Terry Carbine .54 caliber bolt action carbine with 21" barrel. Ladder rear sight graduated to 900 yards. Lock is marked "CALISHER & TERRY LONDON" Barrel is marked "CALISHER & TERRY MAKERS TO H M WAR DEPARTMENT" markings over the breech are "TERRY'S PATENT 30 BORE". Serial numbered on wrist of trigger guard 8802. One piece smooth walnut stock with a single retaining band. Steel trigger guard and steel butt plate with trap for cleaning components. These unique bolt action carbines used a proprietary combustible paper cartridge. They were evaluated extensively by the British with very favorable findings and used in very small quantities. A number of Calisher & Terry carbines were sold in the United States during the Civil War conflict and the most famous one is associated to Jeb Stewart and was in his possession when he was killed at Yellow Tavern on the outskirts of Richmond, Virginia and it is now housed in the Museum of the Confederacy in the capital of Virginia. CONDITION: Very good with over 80% of the blue finish remaining on barrel, trigger guard, and buttplate. The bore is exceptionally fine with bright lands and grooves. The action operates properly. The wood stock is very good with several small bruises and abrasions but very good overall. The Calisher & Terry is a unique collectible as they encompass both British small arms collectors as well as American Civil War collectors. TDW Barrel Length: 21" Caliber/Bore: .54 Paper Cartridge FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Calisher & Terry Model: Carbine Serial Number: 8802
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(A) BALL .50 RIMFIRE REPEATING CARBINE Lot #1211 (Sale Order 210 of 385) The U.S. government contracted these carbines in 1864 and delivery was made during May 1865, following the cessation of the American Civil War. Manufactured by the E.G. Lamson & Company in Windsor Vermont. Only 1,002 were produced. .50 caliber rimfire; 7-shot repeater, operated by a lever that doubles as the trigger guard. The magazine tube is loaded through the receiver ejection port. 20 - 1/2" round barrel. Blade front sight and a fold down leaf rear barrel sight. Plain, straight grain walnut stock and three-quarter length forearm fastened by a single barrel band. Saddle ring and bar mounted to left side of the receiver. Blue with case hardened receiver, hammer, and lever. Varnished stock and forearm. CONDITION: Excellent with 95% blue on barrel turning brown patina. 50% strong case color on receiver. Wood is excellent showing moderate wear. Bore is excellent and bright. -MKS- Barrel Length: 20 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .56 Rimfire FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Lamson Model: Carbine Serial Number: NSN
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(A) SPENCER MODEL 1860.56-50 REPEATING RIFLE Lot #1212 (Sale Order 211 of 385) Model 1860 three band Army rifle. 30" barrel chambered in .52 caliber rimfire. Serial number 4437. Interesting to note that Spencer rifles, serial numbers 4430, 4433, and 4434, are known to have been issued to the 9th Michigan Volunteer Cavalry. Blade front sight that doubles as a lug for a socket type bayonet. Folding ladder rear barrel sight graduated to 800 yards. Blue with case hardened frame, barrel bands, forearm tip, and buttplate. Marked in three lines on top flat. "SPENCER REPEATING - / RIFLE CO. BOSTON MASS. / PAT'D MARCH 6 1860". Plain straight grain walnut stock and forearm. The Spencer factory in Boston Mass. produced 11,471 for the Federal Ordnance Department between 1863-1864. CONDITION: Excellent overall with approximately 95% original blue turning a soft brown patina on the barrel.Strong traces of case color on frame, turning to patina overall. Strong case color on barrel bands. Buttplate showing 95% bright case color. Stock and forearm are excellent showing very little wear. Sub-inspection mark "M" on bottom of forearm at the frame. Bore is bright with minimum abrasion. -MKS- Barrel Length: 30" Caliber/Bore: .56-50 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Spencer Model: 1860 Rifle Serial Number: 4437
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(A) CIVIL WAR .54 RF STARR CARBINE. Lot #1213 (Sale Order 212 of 385) Manufactured 1862-1865. The Starr carbine saw extensive use during the US Civil war. Chambered for the .54 caliber rimfire cartridge. 21" round barrel marked "STARR ARMS YONKERS NY" Two piece walnut stocks with single barrel band and steel butt plate. Lever action frame with lever lock and carbine sling on left side. Serial numbered on right side of breech 33115. CONDITION: Fair with all metal having attained a chocolate patina overall with all markings being very legible. Wood stocks are weathered with small chipping at tang and around lock. Butt has two cracks, one emanating from butt and one at tang. Bore is dark with visible rifling. TDW Barrel Length: 21" Caliber/Bore: .54 RF FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Starr Model: Carbine Serial Number: 33115
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(C) WORLD WAR II SPRINGFIELD M1 GARAND RIFLE (1944). Lot #1214 (Sale Order 213 of 385) Manufactured 1944. Springfield M1 Garand Rifle with 24" barrel marked SA 10-65. Three piece military walnut stock set with no inspections markings or cartouches. Detailed disassembly finds all parts appear to be Springfield manufacture. Mounted with green cotton M1 sling marked MRT-62. A small import making on barrel is indiscernible and almost not visible. CONDITION: Good, with most military parkerized finish fading from period use. The stocks are solid, full sized and have typical bruises and abrasions consistent with US Military issue arms of the period. The bore is worn with strong rifling with a throat erosion measurement of 4.5 and a muzzle erosion measurement of 4.5. Action operates properly. TDW Barrel Length: 24" Caliber/Bore: .30-06 Springfield FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Springfield Armory Model: M1 Garand Serial Number: 3141806
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(A) STARR CARTRIDGE CARBINE .52 CALIBER RIMFIRE Lot #1215 (Sale Order 214 of 385) Made by the Starr Arms Company located in Yonkers New York. Approximately 5,000 were produced and delivered to the Winchester Virginia Ordnance Department in 1865. 21" round barrel with blade front sight and "V" notch, elevation adjustable rear barrel sight. Saddle ring with staple mounted to left side of receiver. Chambered in .52 caliber rimfire. Blue with case hardened receiver, hammer. lever, buttplate, and barrel band. Two piece straight grain oil finished stock and forearm. CONDITION: Excellent with blue turning a blue brown patina on barrel with scattered oxidation. Receiver retaining approximately 50-60% original mottled case color. Wood is excellent showing modest wear with scattered dings and scratches. Action is tight. Bore is excellent and bright. -MKS- Barrel Length: 21" Caliber/Bore: .52 Rimfire FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Starr Model: Cartridge Carbine Serial Number: 31212
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(A) SPRINGFIELD OFFICERS MODEL 1875 .45-70 TRAPDOOR RIFLE. Lot #1216 (Sale Order 215 of 385) During the year 1874 to early 1875 several ranking U.S. Army officers had the idea for the Springfield Armory to build them a "made to order" sporting rifle using the service Model 1873 Trapdoor Springfield as the platform. Eventually the number of requests to purchase these special-order sporting rifles became burdensome. During June of 1875 the acting Chief of Ordnance, Major S.C. Lyford determined the specifications for a "standardized" sporting rifle to be manufactured by the Armory for private purchase by commissioned officers of the armed services as well as certain high ranking civilians. On August 2, 1875 an advertising circular was prepared to describe the new "Officers Model 1875". The circular in part defined the weight of the rifle at about 8 pounds, .45-70 caliber, length of barrel (all round) at 26", stock checkered "fore" and "aft", the breech tipped with a white metal (engraved) cap, plain "buckhorn" rear barrel sight, (like the service sight) a stock mounted rear sight and a fold down globe front sight, single set trigger, wood "ramrod" for cleaning mounted to the gun, the breech-block, receiver, hammer, lock, band, and the heel of the buttplate plainly engraved. Cost of the rifle $36.00. Unfortunately none of these guns were serialized so names of people that ordered specific guns is unknown, however Springfield Armory manufacturing records documents a total of 490 Officer Model 1875 rifles were build between 1875-1885. The rifle being offered in this lot has all the features as described above. In addition, the rifle has the scarce, early first type rear aperture mid-range sight made and provided by the Sharps Rifle Co. Further information has been provided by esteemed collector C.Vance Haynes. Mr. Haynes extensive 52 year research of Officer's Model Rifles has determined these guns were built in six lots, and can be identified by assembly numbers found on certain parts. This rifle is believed to have been 1 of 65 guns built in lot #2, during April 1876 - June 1877. CONDITION: Fine overall. All metal parts are a gunmetal/grey patina with only traces of original finishes in protected areas. Bore is dark. Action is tight and crisp. Stock is sound with heavily worn checkering and added finish. Visible inspector cartouche on bottom of stock. Overall a well used but not abused historic rifle. -MKS- Barrel Length: 26" Caliber/Bore: .45-70 Government FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Springfield Model: Trapdoor Officers Model Serial Number: NSN
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(A) RARE AND DESIRABLE CONFEDERATE KEEN & WALKER CARBINE. Lot #1217 (Sale Order 216 of 385) Only 282 of these guns were produced in Danville, Virginia. The guns were delivered to the Danville Arsenal between May and September of 1862. Unrecognized by many authorities, there are actually two variations of these guns (although it is noted in Dr. John Murphy's book on Confederate Carbines & Musketoons). The first variation has a "P" proof on the side of the barrel. The second is completely unmarked externally, which in this catalogers opinion points to one of the 2 later deliveries in September of 1862. This gun is of the seldom seen 2nd variation. The side plate has a great dark color to it due to the high copper content of the brass. As is normal, the side plate is of a different shade than the receiver. Correctly marked internally with Roman numerals. Usually these guns have a 22 - 1/2" barrel, however this gun has a 21" barrel which appears to have been this length for a very long time. The dovetailed front sight is missing. Period carved into the right side of the stock are the initials "J.R.H.", most likely the Confederate Cavalryman to whom the gun was issued. CONDITION: The gun retains a pleasing patina overall with a nice pleasing patina to the brass and some light surface rust and minor pitting on the barrel. Some traces of blue on the breech block. The tail end of the lower tang is broken but the piece is present. Bore is worn with some rust and pitting. Fine mechanical function. Wood has some dings and handling marks as to be expected. There is a "C S" stamped into the top of the buttplate which appears to have been done a long time ago, but is not original to the gun. The stock to receiver fit has a gap, looks like the tangs were slightly bent at one time. There are some stress marks in the brass upper tang. All in all a very presentable example of a hard to find Confederate breech loading carbine, in the scarcer unmarked configuration. GR Barrel Length: 21" Caliber/Bore: .54 Paper Cartridge FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Keen & Walker Model: Carbine Serial Number: NSN
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(A) SPRINGFIELD OFFICERS MODEL 1875 .45-70 TRAPDOOR RIFLE. Lot #1218 (Sale Order 217 of 385) During the year 1874 to early 1875 several ranking U.S. Army officers had the idea for the Springfield Armory to build them a "made to order" sporting rifle using the service Model 1873 Trapdoor Springfield as the platform. Eventually the number of requests to purchase these special-order sporting rifles became burdensome. During June of 1875 the acting Chief of Ordnance, Major S.C. Lyford determined the specifications for a "standardized" sporting rifle to be manufactured by the Armory for private purchase by commissioned officers of the armed services as well as certain high ranking civilians. On August 2, 1875 an advertising circular was prepared to describe the new "Officers Model 1875". The circular in part defined the weight of the rifle at about 8 pounds, .45-70 caliber, length of barrel (all round) at 26", stock checkered "fore" and "aft", the breech tipped with a white metal (engraved) cap, plain "buckhorn" rear barrel sight, (like the service sight) a stock mounted rear sight and a fold down globe front sight, single set trigger, wood "ramrod" for cleaning mounted to the gun, the breech-block, receiver, hammer, lock, band, and the heel of the buttplate plainly engraved. Cost of the rifle $36.00. Unfortunately none of these guns were serialized so names of people that ordered specific guns is unknown, however Springfield Armory manufacturing records documents a total of 490 Officer Model 1875 rifles were build between 1875-1885. The rifle being offered in this lot has all the features as described above. Further information has been provided by esteemed collector C. Vance Haynes. Mr. Haynes extensive 52 year research of Officer's Model Rifles has determined these guns were built in six lots, and can be identified by assembly numbers found on certain parts. This rifle is believed to have been 1 of 50 guns built in lot #5, during October-December 1881. CONDITION: Fine overall. All metal parts are a clean grey/brown patina showing traces of original finish in protected areas. Bore is fine showing moderate abrasion. Action is tight and crisp. Stock is sound showing modest wear. Nice checkering. Inspector cartouche visible on left side of stock at the wrist. All parts appear to be original to the gun. Overall a nice representative example of a scarce and historic rifle. -MKS- Barrel Length: 26" Caliber/Bore: .45-70 Government FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Springfield Model: Trapdoor Officers Model Serial Number: NSN
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(A) PALMER BOLT ACTION CARBINE .50 CALIBER RIMFIRE Lot #1219 (Sale Order 218 of 385) Manufactured by the E.G Lamson and Company in Windsor, Vermont in 1865 with a total production of approximately 1,000. This was the first bolt action metallic cartridge arm accepted for U.S. military issue. Receiver marked on top 3-lines: "W PALMER/PATENT/DEC.22,1863" Lockplate is marked forward of hammer, 3-lines: "U.S./E.G. LAMSON & CO./WINDSOR VT." and at rear of lockplate: "1865". 20" round barrel with small blade front sight and fold down leaf rear barrel sight. Chambered in .50 caliber rimfire. One piece straight grain walnut stock and forearm. Barrel held with a single barrel band. Blue with case hardened lockplate, hammer, triggerguard, and barrel band. Saddle ring with bar mounted to left side of stock. Government inspection cartouch located on left side of stock between the saddle ring and crossbolt. Sub-inspection marks observed in all proper locations. CONDITION: Excellent overall. Barrel is a clean grey/brown patina overall. 40+% bright case color remaining on lockplate. Balance a grey/brown patina. Stock is very fine showing modest wear with scattered dings and dents. Bore is excellent and bright. Action is tight and crisp. -MKS- Barrel Length: 20" Caliber/Bore: .50 Rimfire Manufacturer: Palmer Model: Carbine Serial Number: NSN
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(A) EXTREMELY RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1875 .45-70 LEE VERTICAL ACTION RIFLE. Lot #1220 (Sale Order 219 of 385) With a total production of only 143 guns made in 1875, this is one of the rarest of Springfield armory rifles made. Unique Martini type falling block action, which opens when the hammer is pushed forward. Well marked on the tang "US" and then "PAT. MAR 16.1875". "ESA" cartouche on left side of stock, circle P proof behind trigger guard. 1873 trapdoor style cleaning rod. Serial number is marked internally on the gun, in this case, number 115. CONDITION: Retains a pleasing patina overall with areas of light rust and pitting and approximately 30% original finish, most of which is on the receiver. Bore is fine with sharp rifling. Wood is very good with some dings and handling marks. Fine mechanical function. GR Barrel Length: 33 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45-70 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Springfield Model: 1875 Serial Number: 115
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(A) RARE MODEL 1880 TRIANGULAR BAYONET SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR .45-70 RIFLE. Lot #1221 (Sale Order 220 of 385) A total of 1,001 of these guns were made for trials by the US Government and were the first of the trapdoors to feature a sliding bayonet. In the proper serial number range. Correct 1873 marked breechblock. Unique triangular sliding bayonet with proper catch mounted under barrel and cutout in stock. Remnants of the cartouche remain, all of which were dated 1881. Correct trap in butt. CONDITION: Very good with a pleasing patina, some light surface rust, and minor traces of original finish. Markings in metal are clear. Stock has been lightly cleaned, and because of that, the cartouche is only partially present. Bore is very good with strong rifling and some areas of pitting. Fine mechanical function. GR Barrel Length: 32 - 5/8" Caliber/Bore: .45-70 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Springfield Model: 1873 Serial Number: 156991
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(A) SPANISH EXPERIMENTAL TRIALS ROLLING BLOCK RIFLE Lot #1222 (Sale Order 221 of 385) Unknown date of manufacture. Unique design with a rolling block action similar to the Remington Split breech mechanism. Chambered for .43 Spanish. Unique system has a separate operation lever that open the breech, and acts as a safety when left in its central position. No serial numbers or proofs are found anywhere on the rifle. Two piece walnut stocks with forend retained by two steel bands and a typical wiping rod. Butt is has a traditional military pattern musket steel butt plate. Equipped with 1-1/4" sling swivels. Much research has revealed that this is a previously unseen example and little is known of its history. CONDITION: Good with excellent rifled bore and crisp mechanics. Wood stocks are fine with small bruises and abrasions from storage. A light even coating of period corrosion is present on its exterior. TDW Barrel Length: 35 - 1/4" Caliber/Bore: .43 Spanish FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Spanish Model: Experimental Trials Rifle Serial Number: NSN
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(A) SCARCE ROBERTS BREECH LOADING CONVERSION ON A CONFEDERATE 1863 TOWER ENFIELD MUSKET. Lot #1223 (Sale Order 222 of 385) This is an interesting gun in that it was originally a percussion pattern 1853 rifled musket that was imported by Sinclair, Hamilton & Co for the Confederacy during the Civil War. 1863 dated on the lock. "Crown/ SH/ G1" Sinclair Hamilton inspectors marking on the comb of the stock by the buttplate tang. "ROBERTS PAT./ JUNE.11.1867" marked on the left side of the receiver. CONDITION: All iron surfaces have been lightly cleaned. Markings are clear. Brass has a nice patina returning. Wood has some dings and handling marks with a crack in the left side by the screw and extending to the trigger guard. There is a repair to the stock above the lockplate at the rear using the original piece of wood. Bore is fine with sharp rifling. Fine mechanical function. GR Barrel Length: 37" Caliber/Bore: .58 Roberts Centerfire FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Tower Model: Roberts Conversion Serial Number: NSN
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(A) CIVIL WAR .56-56 JOSLYN CARBINE Lot #1224 (Sale Order 223 of 385) Manufactured 1864. The Joslyn Model 1864 carbine was chambered for the .56-56 rimfire cartridge but could also fire the standard proprietary Joslyn cartridge as well. 22" round barrel with US inspection "FDL" at breech, three position two leaf military rear sight. Serial numbered 6586 on breech cap and tang. Lock marked "JOSLYN FIRE ARMS CO STONINGTON CONN 1864". One piece walnut stock with one barrel retaining band. Steel butt plate and steel two piece trigger guard assembly. Carbine has carbine sling bar and ring for Cavalry use. CONDITION: Good with most metal parts being a mottled patina. The bore is very good with slight roughness. The stock is good with typical bruises and scrapes and several minor gouges from period use. Inspection cartouche is still evident and discernible. TDW Barrel Length: 22" Caliber/Bore: .56-56 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Joslyn Model: Carbine 1964 Serial Number: 6586
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(A) FINE PEABODY .50 RF SINGLE SHOT CARBINE. Lot #1225 (Sale Order 224 of 385) Manufactured 1866-1871. Total production of 112,000 rifles and carbines combined. 20" round barrel chambered for the .50 caliber rimfire cartridge. Case colored receiver marked "PEABODY'S PATD. JULY 22. 1862 MAN'F'D BY PROVIDENCE TOOL CO PROV. RI". Back action lock with trigger guard/finger lever. Two piece straight grained American walnut stocks with single barrel band and steel carbine buttplate of case colored finish. W.C. inside of of oval inspectors cartouche at wrist with numerous manufacturers inspections markings on small parts. CONDITION: Very fine with over 90% of the factory rust blue finish remaining on barrel. Bore is bright with sharp lands and groves. The receiver, lock, and finger lever retain over 80% of their respective mottled case colors. The walnut stocks are very fine with some minor bruises from storage but remain fine with no distress or material loss. TDW Barrel Length: 20" Caliber/Bore: .50 RF FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Peabody Model: Carbine Serial Number: 112688
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SCHULTZE GUNPOWDER SHOTSHELL DISPLAY BOARD. Lot #1226 (Sale Order 225 of 385) Offered is a pre-1898 all original Schultze Gunpowder Shotshell display board. The address on the board was vacated in 1898 with probably manufacturing circa 1870s. Board measures 30 - 1/2" in length by 22 - 1/2" in width and 2 - 1/4" in depth. Seventeen different unloaded shotshell hulls are mounted to a manila board with black printing, each a different brand that used the Schultze powder. In the center is an early Schultze gunpowder can with the familiar clenched fist and lightning bolt logo. Between the cartridges are numerous wads, printed with different labels. It is framed in oak with double oak lines. CONDITION: There a few spots of wear on the can and a few minor blemishes with overall toning. Glass was replaced at one time and is no longer handblown, as it would have been originally. It is wood backed with canvas straps and new clamps, all of which were done when the glass was replaced. When they screwed in the new brackets, two of the screws came through the liner. Mentioned to be as specific as possible as no damage was done to the board. In our research, we could not find a single type board offered for sale, ever. This would be an incredible display piece in any gun room. PROVENANCE: From the collection of Nathan Posner, former owner of the San Francisco Gun Exchange and most recently on display at the Buffalo Bill Historical Museum of Cody, Wyoming. Comes with custom handbuilt wooden crate for shipping and/or transportation.
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MASSIVE NOBEL'S SPORTING AMMUNITION CARTRIDGE BOARD, EXHIBITED AT THE 1895 PARIS EXHIBITION. Lot #1227 (Sale Order 226 of 385) Very large and possibly unique cartridge board/display cabinet measuring 31" wide by 72" tall plus the arched pediment top. Constructed of wood with a glass front. The interior houses an arrowhead shaped shield covered in a blue/grey velvet like material outlined with a white roping. The shield measures 23 - 1/2" by 53". Hand painted in gold lettering above the shield, reads" NOBELS / SPORTING AMMUNITION" below the shield reads: "GLASGOW & LONDON". Mounted to the shield are dozens of paper shotgun shells with private labeling which reads: "T. STENSBY & CO.." along with proprietary names such as: "NITRO", "EMPIRE", "KINGSWAY","NONEKA", "AJAX", "CLYDE", "UNITRO", and "REGENT". The wood arched pediment top has hand painted gold lettering with black shadowing that reads five lines: "T, STENSBY & CO./GUN, RIFLE & /CARTRIDGE MAKERS./12, WITHY GROVE, MANCHESTER./ESTD. 1810" The overall height including the pediment top is 64-inches total. CONDITION: Excellent overall. Hand painted lettering is clear with no distortion. The wood has a very nice undisturbed patina. A most impressive display that would be the centerpiece of the finest English shotgun collection. PROVENANCE: From the collection of Nathan Posner, former owner of the San Francisco Gun Exchange and most recently on display at the Buffalo Bill Historical Museum of Cody, Wyoming. Accompanied by a photocopy of the February 1972 publication of Selling Sporting Goods "On The Ecene" section, where Nathan Posner, the owner of the San Francisco Gun Exchange, is photographed standing with this board after he took it into his possession. -MKS- Paperwork: Photocopy of section with photo
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WINCHESTER DOUBLE W CARTRIDGE BOARD. Lot #1228 (Sale Order 227 of 385) Iconic promotional display, featuring 226 Winchester items including rimfire and centerfire handgun and rifle cartridges. Brass shotgun shells, paper shotgun shells, and sectioned, three window shotgun shells. Primer and cap tins. The hunter green background has Winchester Repeating Arms Company logo in red surrounded with other advertising in white and gold. Prominently featuring the famous A.B. Frost Vignette with two hunters, one loading his pipe, and the other smoking, sitting with their Winchester rifles leaning on the log while admiring their trophy bear in the foreground. Left side of the board has a Mallard drake in flight with its beak partially covered by a cartridge. Right side has the head of a great bull moose. Board is framed with the original quarter sawed oak frame with gold inner liner. The backside retains original label marked: “PRESENTED WITH COMPLIMENTS/OF THE/WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS COMPANY/PLEASE HANG IN A PROMINENT PLACE”. Overall size is 57" x 48 - 1/2". CONDITION: Excellent overall. Showing a few handling marks with areas of light touch-up. Graphics are bright and clean. All items are present and original to the board. Overall an excellent example of a most popular and desirable Winchester display item. -MKS-
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ELEY BROS. CARTRIDGE AND SHOTSHELL BOARD. Lot #1229 (Sale Order 228 of 385) Very attractive early 1900s Eley / Nobel Cartridge Board. Eley teamed with Nobel Industries around 1918. Constructed of English Oak measuring 31" tall by 25 - 1/2" wide. Marked with 1" black letters, "ELEY CARTRIDGES" at the top and "NOBEL INDUSTRIES LIMITED" along the bottom. The display features approximately 66 metallic rifle and pistol cartridges, 61 shotshells, a variety of shotshell wads, and six primer cap tins, neatly arranged around the "Eley Ammunition" logo and monogram. Shotshells are marked either "ELEY" or "NOBEL" with colorful proprietary names such as "GRAND PRIX", "NITRO", "PEGAMOID", "GASLIGHT", "NONEKA", "CLYDE", and "ACME". CONDITION: Excellent with no signs of restoration. Wood has a lovely unrestored patina. All contents are intact showing good color and are securely attached to the board. Overall a very attractive and desirable cartridge board. PROVENANCE: From the collection of Nathan Posner, former owner of the San Francisco Gun Exchange and most recently on display at the Buffalo Bill Historical Museum of Cody, Wyoming. -MKS-
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ELEY BROS. SPORTING AND MILITARY CARTRIDGE BOARD. Lot #1230 (Sale Order 229 of 385) Very attractive early 1900's Eley Cartridge Board. Constructed of English Oak measuring 31" tall by 25 - 1/2" wide. Marked in black letters "ELEY" at top of frame, and "CARTRIDGES" along the bottom. Left side marked "SPORTING" right side marked "MILITARY". Board features approximately 74 metallic rifle and pistol cartridges, 37 shotshells, a variety of shotshell wads, and four percussion cap tins, neatly arranged around the Eley logo and monogram. Shotshells are marked with a variety of Eley colorful proprietary names such as "ROCKET", "PLUTO", "COMET", VULCAN", "MARS", "ELOID", "ZENITH", "AQUOID", ACHILLES", "AMBERLITE", "ECAR", etc. Four of the shotshells have cut-away windows revealing the construction and content of the load. CONDITION: Excellent with no signs of restoration. Wood has a lovely unrestored patina. All contents are intact showing good color and are securely attached to the board. Overall a very attractive and desirable cartridge board. PROVENANCE: From the collection of Nathan Posner, former owner of the San Francisco Gun Exchange and most recently on display at the Buffalo Bill Historical Museum of Cody, Wyoming. -MKS-
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PARTIALLY RESTORED ELEY CARTRIDGE BOARD. Lot #1231 (Sale Order 230 of 385) Early 1900s Eley cartridge board featuring approximately 160 rifle and pistol cartridges. Housed in a replacement wood frame with liner covered in a green pool table type material. The original board is a tan wood grain color with a graphically stylized title printed in dark red and black that reads: "ELEY'S SOLID-DRAWN AMMUNITION FOR RIFLES AND REVOLVERS" with the Eley trademark-monogram located in the center. Measuring 25 - 1/4" wide by 31 - 1/2" tall. CONDITION: Partially restored with replacement frame and liner. The board/background has water staining on the bottom left corner along with a fracture to the base material. Original cartridge cases have a nice light patina to the brass. All items, with exception of one, are securely fastened to the board. PROVENANCE: From the collection of Nathan Posner, former owner of the San Francisco Gun Exchange and most recently on display at the Buffalo Bill Historical Museum of Cody, Wyoming. -MKS-
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ELEY BROS. LTD. CARTRIDGE BOARD. Lot #1232 (Sale Order 231 of 385) This smaller version Eley Cartridge board is the perfect size for most gun rooms. Measuring 17 - 1/4" wide by 16 - 3/8" tall. This attractive early 1900s board would be a welcome addition to anyone's British or American shotgun collection. Constructed of English Oak marked with black letters along the top "ELEY" and along the bottom "CARTRIDGES". Mainly featuring Eley's line of shotshells, displaying 22 shotshells and 12 .22 caliber rimfire cartridges. The shotshells are marked with a variety of Eley's colorful proprietary names, such as: "GRAND PRIX", "PLUTO", "MARS", "JUNO", "ERIN-GO-BRAGH", "ECAR", "ROCKET", "NEPTUNE", "COMET", "ACHILLES", "ZENITH", "ACME", "AQUIOD", "FOURTEN", "VULCAN", "THOR", and "ELIOD". The background is a steel grey color with white lettering that reads: "ELEY BROTHERS, LIMITED, LONDON", along with the Eley trademark in red. Along the bottom of the board reads: "AND AT BIRMINGHAM, GLASGOW, EXETER, LIEGE (BELGIUM)". CONDITION: All original showing no signs of restoration. The cartridges show good color and are tight to the board, with the exception of one loose .22 cartridge. The English Oak frame is original showing a nice aged patina. A number of moderate dents are present along the outer edges of the oak frame. PROVENANCE: From the collection of Nathan Posner, former owner of the San Francisco Gun Exchange and most recently on display at the Buffalo Bill Historical Museum of Cody, Wyoming. -MKS-
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HIGHLY DESIRABLE REPRODUCTION PARKER BROS. "SQUIRREL POSTER." Lot #1233 (Sale Order 232 of 385) Originally painted by artist Bert Sharkey in 1922. This pleasing poster with image of two squirrels on a limb with oak leaves falling around them. Top of poster is imprinted, "THE OLD RELIABLE PARKER GUN", bottom is imprinted '"PARKER BROS., / MERIDEN, CONN., / NEW YORK OFFICE 32 WARREN STREET." Framed vertical image size 18" wide by 26" tall and is slightly covered by matting. Framed dimensions are 23 - 7/8" x 32 - 1/2". CONDITION: Very good. Really an excellent reproduction poster and fitting in any of the finest gun rooms in the world, this is one of the few Parker Bros. collector items your wife is guaranteed to like, too! PROVENANCE: From the Carl Balderson Jr. Estate Collection. JSL
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FRAMED COURIER & IVES LITHOGRAPH FOR LIDDLE & KAEDING "SPORTSMEN'S EMPORIUM" Lot #1234 (Sale Order 233 of 385) Hand colored Courier & Ives lithograph advertisement for Liddle & Kaeding "Sportsmen's Emporium" located on 538 Washington Street, San Francisco California. Robert Liddle and Charles van Buren Kaeding bought Bogart Brothers Sportsmen's Emporium in 1859. The company was initially known as R. Liddle & Co. When Kaeding became an active partner in 1866 the company was named Liddle & Kaeding. They also kept the Sportsmen's Emporium name. In the mid 1870's they were the largest firearms dealer in San Francisco. The company closed in 1898. This beautiful hand colored lithograph featuring Courier and Ives, Brook Trout Fishing image titled: "AN ANXIOUS MOMENT" advertising Liddle & Kaedin's line of firearms, fishing equipment and accessories. CONDITION: Excellent overall with bright, original vibrant colors. -MKS-
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WELLS FARGO AND CO. STAGECOACH STRONGBOX. Lot #1235 (Sale Order 234 of 385) Wells Fargo artifacts from the "Old West" period are avidly collected and sought after, none more so than the iconic stagecoach "strongbox". This example has all the wear and charm that collectors look for. Beautiful green paint with "WELLS FARGO & CO." painted on the front in white. Original iron trim around the top, held in place with heavy rivets. Original iron strap style hinges, hasp, corner protectors, and reinforcement straps. Complete with correct bronze lock and key marked:"WF&CO EX." Original heavy "harness leather" strap handles on each end. CONDITION: Well worn with no structural damage. Showing heavy natural patina. Nicely aged interior with original labels inside top. A beautiful Wells Fargo, "Old West Strongbox". -MKS-
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1920 WINCHESTER FIVE PANEL WINDOW DISPLAY. Lot #1236 (Sale Order 235 of 385) These colorful five panel window displays were sent to Winchester Retailers as P.O.P promotion, starting March 1920 and ran for 8 years, ending on December 1928. The first seven sets were printed only on one side. After September 1920, each panel was printed on both sides displaying two different scenes. Each scene was displayed for a specific week of each month, for display purposes the "Winchester Week" was Wednesday through Thursday. The first five panel Window was titled "Winchester Junior Rifle Corps." and was displayed on March 4-10, 1920. The five panel Window Display being offered in this sale is titled: "DUCK HUNTING FROM BOAT" and was displayed the week of October 14-20, 1920. The opposite side of this display is titled: "STOVES AND HEATERS" and was displayed the week of October 21-27, 1920. Unfortunately the second (and probably most important) panel of this set is missing. The missing panel portrays a duck hunter in a "layout" boat, firing a Winchester Model 1897 Slide Action Shotgun at Mallard ducks in the following panels. CONDITION: Excellent overall with bright vibrant colors. Most of the panels have torn corners, the last panel #5 being the worst with both top corners torn and a couple of tears along the edges. Could possibly be repaired. The five panel frame is not original, however very well made. Overall a most colorful display. -MKS- This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.
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LARGE WOODEN REVOLVER ADVERTISING TRADE SIGN. Lot #1237 (Sale Order 236 of 385) The design of this trade sign resembles that of a Smith & Wesson K22. Sign has its original brackets. There is no doubt that this sign was custom built for a firearms dealer or gunsmith to draw attention to their store. CONDITION: There is some paint loss and general wear with some soiling. This is a very unique and appealing piece and would make a great addition to any collector's gun room. SKK This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.
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BOX OF WINCHESTER .44 RIMFIRE FLAT CARTRIDGES. Lot #1238 (Sale Order 237 of 385) Two piece paste board box with green top label and K-coded orange end labels. Produced mid/late 1920's. Top label marked "WINCHESTER/.44 FLAT RIM FIRE CARTRIDGES" with graphic of cartridge. End labels are marked with "W" logo and ".44 FLAT/RIM FIRE/CARTRIDGES/K4425R/WINCHESTER MAKE" Complete with 50 original copper cased cartridges with "H" head stamps. CONDITION: Box is solid with no visible repairs. Edges and corners show slight tattering with moderate wear. Graphics are bright with a few moderate scuffs. Cartridges are original with correct "H" head stamp, showing nice patina. -MKS-
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BOX OF WINCHESTER .44 FLAT RIMFIRE CARTRIDGES Lot #1239 (Sale Order 238 of 385) Two piece paste board box with green top label and K-coded orange end labels. Produced mid/late 1920's. Top label marked "WINCHESTER/.44 FLAT RIM FIRE CARTRIDGES", with graphic of cartridge. End labels are marked with "W" logo and ".44 FLAT/RIM FIRE/CARTRIDGES/K4425R/WINCHESTER MAKE" Complete with 50 original copper cased cartridges with "H" head stamps. CONDITION: Box is solid with no visible repairs. Edges and corners show slight tattering with moderate wear. Graphics are bright and clean showing minimum wear. Cartridges are original with correct "H" head stamp, with nice patina. -MKS-
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RARE BOX OF NEW HAVEN ARMS CO. .44-100 RIMFIRE CARTRIDGES. Lot #1240 (Sale Order 239 of 385) Two piece paste board box with green label featuring scroll style borders and marked "50 CARTRIDGES/FOR/HENRY'S REPEATING RIFLE". Designed by Benjamin Tyler Henry in the late 1850's, this .44 caliber, copper-cased, rimfire-primed cartridge containing 26 grains of black powder behind a 216 grain conical bullet led to the development of the famous 16-shot Henry Repeating rifle. Box is complete with 50 original cartridges with raised "H" head stamps in a sharply defined circle and "flat nosed" conical lead bullets. CONDITION: Excellent overall. Box is solid with no visible repairs. Label is bright with moderate scuffs. Cartridges are unmolested with nice patina. Very desirable and rare box. -MKS-
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LOT OF 10 FINE ORIGINAL SOLOTHURN S-18-1000 20MM MAGAZINES INCLUDING ONE CAMOUFLAGE PAINTED. Lot #1241 (Sale Order 240 of 385) This is a lot of 10 serviceable condition ten round magazines for the World War II Swiss Solothurn S-18-1000 semi-automatic cannon. These magazines take the standard 20x105mm and are very well made, as just about everything the Swiss make is. One of these magazines has outstanding original vintage camouflage paint! Typical "rounds remaining" holes with "8" on side and back of each magazine. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine to near excellent original dull blued finish. All appear to be serviceable with strong spring tension. Not often found separate from a gun, and a very welcome find when they are. The German army employed these guns during World War II and the camouflage magazine is a real corker! JWK 2020-05-040.
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LOT OF FOUR: FOUR BOXES OF WINCHESTER AND FRANKFORD ARSENAL AMMUNITION. Lot #1242 (Sale Order 241 of 385) Lot consists of: (A) Unopened box of Winchester .45-70 marked:"EXTRA HEAVY BULLET" "GOVERNMENT STANDARD FOR TARGET USE". .45 caliber, 70 grains of powder, 500 grain grooved bullet. CONDITION: Excellent, unopened. Bright clean graphics. Would be hard to improve. (B) Winchester box of .40-82 marked: "CARTRIDGES, FOR MODEL 1886" "WINCHESTER REPEATING RIFLE". CONDITION: Full box. Excellent with bright clean graphics (C) Winchester .25-20 primed shells. CONDITION: Near mint, unopened box. Bright clean graphics. (D) Frankford Arsenal box marked: "12 REVOLVER BALL CARTRIDGES CALIBRE. .45". CONDITION: Near mint, unopened waxed box. -MKS-
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LOT OF THREE: THREE BOXES OF EARLY WINCHESTER AMMUNITION. Lot #1243 (Sale Order 242 of 385) Lot consists of (A) Winchester third type box marked: "CARTRIDGES FOR WINCHESTER RIFLE MODEL 1873" .44-40 CF. CONDITION: Excellent unopened. Bright graphics showing modest wear. (B) Winchester Third type box marked: "CARTRIDGES FOR WINCHESTER MODEL 1873" .44-40 CF. CONDITION: Near fine, unopened. Green label has faded to a light green tint. Several split seams and tape repairs. (C) Winchester with date code 1/19 Marked: ".44 WINCHESTER SHOT CARTRIDGES" "BLACK POWDER". CONDITION: Excellent unopened. Bright graphics. -MKS-
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LOT OF EIGHT: EIGHT BOXES OF EARLY WINCHESTER AND UMC AMMUNITION. Lot #1244 (Sale Order 243 of 385) Lot consists of (A) Unopened box of Winchester .45-70 marked:"EXTRA HEAVY SOLID HEAD" and "GOVERNMENT STANDARD FOR TARGET USE" .45 caliber, 70 grains of powder, 500 grain grooved bullet. CONDITION: Excellent overall, unopened, bright graphics. (B) Winchester .40-82, .40 Caliber, 82 grains of powder, 260 grain bullet. CONDITION: Opened, excellent with bright graphics. (C&D) Two boxes of Winchester .45-70-405 Government, .45 caliber, 70 grains of powder, 405 grain bullet. CONDITION: Opened, excellent with bright graphics, moderate tattering to edges. (E) Winchester box marked ".38 WINCHESTER SMOKELESS CARTRIDGES" CONDITION: Opened, top label is fine showing moderate wear, side and end labels are tattered and torn. (F) UMC box marked "7 m/m REMINGTON & MAUSER SMOKELESS". CONDITION: Opened, Excellent overall with bright graphics. (G) Winchester box marked: ".38 SHORT RIM FIRE" CONDITION: Fine overall, bright graphics with moderate wear to labels. (H) U.M.C. box marked ".38 CAL. LONG RIM-FIRE CARTRIDGES". CONDITION: Opened, Excellent overall with bright graphics showing minimum wear. -MKS-
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LOT OF THREE: THREE BOXES OF EARLY WINCHESTER AMMUNITION Lot #1245 (Sale Order 244 of 385) Lot consists of (A) Winchester third type box of .44-40 black powder cartridges marked: "CARTRIDGES FOR WINCHESTER RIFLE MODEL 1873" CONDITION: Unopened, green label has faded to a very light green. Some split seams with tape repairs. Top label has several areas of missing graphics. (B) Winchester box dated 9-14. Marked ".44 WINCHESTER SHOT CARTRIDGES". CONDITION: Excellent, unopened. Bright graphics, showing minimal wear. (C) Winchester box with K4406T code. Marked ".44 WINCHESTER CARTRIDGES". Light green label CONDITION: Excellent with lightly faded graphics. Very clean showing minimum wear. -MKS-
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(A) COLT .45 LC SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Lot #1246 (Sale Order 245 of 385) 1874 vintage Colt Single Action Army, serial no. 2613. Martially marked. Completely restored with re-stamped markings and barrel address. Blue with case hardened frame and hammer. Custom made one piece walnut grips with replica Ainsworth cartouche. Properly applied martial sub-inspector stamps at expected locations. CONDITION: According to our consignor, this gun was "as found" and given to noted restoration specialist Tom Haas Sr. for restoration work. It is completely restored with 98+% reapplied blue and case colors remaining. It is a beautiful Ainsworth Martial SAA. JSL Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Long Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Serial Number: 2613
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(A) BLACKPOWDER COLT .45 LC SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER SHIPPED TO MEXICO CITY WITH SOUTH TEXAS HIST Lot #1247 (Sale Order 246 of 385) 1881 vintage blackpowder Colt Single Action Army, serial number 63539. Matching numbers observed on barrel under ejector housing, frame, trigger guard, backstrap, and cylinder. 7 - 1/2" barrel chambered in .45 Long Colt. Nickel with two piece ivory grips featuring a carved Phoenix motif. Inside the grip is marked "Jackson 1969". Included is a Colt Factory Archival Letter dated September 7, 2004 and signed by Kathleen Hoyt. The letter documents Colt Single Action Army Revolver, serial number 63539, as leaving the factory with blue finish, and shipped to Wexell & DeGress in Mexico City, Mexico on November 1, 1881. This revolver. along with the included collection of artifacts, is believed to have been the former property of Dick Maxwell, Dick was the son of "Horse" Maxwell. Maxwell is reported to have been the Marshall of a small South Texas town named Bluffton located south of Llano Texas. The collection was purchased from a descendant family estate. Included is a badge marked "DEPUTY MARSHALL / TEXAS", a Civil War era flap holster and belt with "U.S." marked brass buckle, along with the Maxwell family album that includes numerous interesting tintypes and other early family photos. CONDITION: Revolver is very good overall with approximately 45-50% nickel remaining with heavy flaking. Cylinder show traces of nickel, mostly a brown patina with moderate pitting. Bore is dark. Action operates properly however is weak. The holster and belt are fine with the leather being pliable showing modest crazing. The badge is excellent, with the pin having been resoldered at some point. The family album is well worn with tattered edges and a broken binding. Overall this is very colorful and interesting Western collection that deserves further research. -MKS- Accessories: Holster, Badge and Album Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 LC FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 63539
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(A) AN INTERESTING BELGIAN PINFIRE REVOLVER MOUNTED TO A FRENCH SABER. Lot #1248 (Sale Order 247 of 385) 34" gentle curving blade with frosted decorations of stand of arms, scrolls, and florals, Double fuller running for 3/4 of the length of the blade terminating in a clip point tip. Spine of blade with Klingenthal manufacturers information. Cleverly mounted with a 9mm pinfire six shot revolver with relief cut for loading gate on right side and configured only to work in double action. Guard with three prongs decorated with simple line engraving. Scabbard with two hanger rings,and nicely visible braise line. Stylized Gothic R on interior of guard. CONDITION: Very good as cleaned. Blade has been cleaned over some light pitting, leaving spine markings somewhat soft. Revolver is essentially dove grey. Left grip scale missing a sliver across the spine and with a small crack near finger grooves. Guard essentially brown throughout with some flashes of dove grey. Action works appropriately when operated by hand. Bore is very good with strong rifling and oxidation throughout. Scabbard cleaned over old oxidation. A wonderful example for the collector of European oddities. CF: Page 35 of Winant's Curiosa, where illustration 29 depicts a very similar combination saber and revolver. EW Barrel Length: 4" Caliber/Bore: 9mm Pinfire FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Belgian Model: Sword Gun Serial Number: 143
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(A) COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH KOPEC AND FACTORY LETTER. Lot #1249 (Sale Order 248 of 385) Manufactured in 1877 and delivered to the United States Government. A wonderful well documented Colt .45 Cavalry Revolver with a concise review from renown expert John A. Kopec. Colt factory archives establish that this revolver, 34366, was delivered to the US Government Inspector in a shipment of 200 guns on Jan 31, 1877. Noted authority John Kopec established that this specified revolver was dually inspected by LT. David A. Lyle as well as sub-inspected by Lewis Draper. Mr. Kopec determined after detailed inspection that the revolver be authentic in all respects and without issue. He determined as well that the gun is in Very Fine condition with visible case colors on frame and appropriate candy stripe pattern blue on trigger guard and that the grip show a very faint trace of US Inspector John T. Cleveland's cartouche on right grip panel. CONDITION: Very fine with barrel and backstrap having traces of blue finish in protected areas and balance an honest patina. The frame retains ample case colors in protected areas and honest patina balance. Screws are authentic and in fine condition. Cylinder and bore are very good and with out issue. The grip is very good, full sized and retaining a trace of the Cleveland cartouche. Hammer is correct and has shadows of case colors. This is a very fine and well documented Colt US Cavalry revolver without issues and would be a prize in any Colt or Calvary collection. TDW Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 LC FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Cavalry Paperwork: Factory Letter and Kopec Letter Serial Number: 34366
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(A) COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY .45 LC REVOLVER Lot #1250 (Sale Order 249 of 385) 1881 vintage. Civilian Single Action Army. Blue with case hardened frame and hammer. One piece varnished grips. 7 - 1/2" barrel with one line address "COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. Co HARTFORD CT. U.S.A." Chambered in .45 LC. Matching serial number 66925 observed on frame, trigger guard, backstrap, and cylinder. CONDITION: Fine overall with approximately 10% original blue present on backstrap, balance of revolver is a clean gunmetal grey/soft brown patina. Grips are excellent with most original varnish showing modest wear. Action is tight and crisp. Locks up tight. Bore is fine with moderate abrasion. Overall a colorful clean black powder Single Action Revolver. -MKS- Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 LC FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Serial Number: 66925
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(A) RARE COLT MODEL 1872 OPEN TOP .44 RF REVOLVER. Lot #1251 (Sale Order 250 of 385) The Colt Model 1872 open top revolver was manufactured for a limited time of 1871-1872 for a total production of approximately 7000 total. This rare "frontier" model bridged the cap between the percussion/metallic cartridge conversion era to the famous cartridge model 1873 Single Action Army. Chambered in .44 rimfire, same as the then popular Henry and Model 1866 Winchester, these handguns saw heavy use on the Western Frontier. This revolver, serial number 1124, is very early having the simple "Colts Patent" stamp on the frame rather than the later 1871-72 patent dates. Nickel with varnished one piece "Army Size" grips, and a 7 - 1/2" barrel with integral rear sight. Left grip is stamped "PC 6" on the left side butt. CONDITION: Excellent overall with approximately 85-90% original nickel on the barrel, and cylinder. Very strong roll die naval battle scene on cylinder. Frame retains 50-60% nickel blending with patina. Grips are fine showing modest wear with most of the original varnish remaining. -MKS- Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .44 RF FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1872 Open Top Serial Number: 1124
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(A) COLT U.S. CAVALRY .45 LC SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH FACTORY LETTER. Lot #1252 (Sale Order 251 of 385) Shipped from Colt September 13th, 1878 to the United States Government in a shipment 200 revolvers. Henry Nettleton inspected Colt Single Action Revolver serial number 47724. Matching serial numbers observed on barrel, frame, trigger guard, backstrap, and cylinder. Blue with case hardened frame and hammer. 7 - 1/2" barrel. Chambered .45 LC. Barrel address has broken arm on the letter "T" of "PT" and the omission of hyphens before and after the address, as typically seen on this serial range gun. Sub-inspector letter "P" along with"'H.N." on barrel and cylinder. Sub-inspector letters "H.N." (Henry Nettleton) also observed on frame, trigger guard, backstrap, and butt of grips. One piece walnut grips with cartouche "J.E.G.", John. E. Greer Ordnance Inspector under date "1878" on left side and "H.N." Henry Nettleton Principal Sub-inspector on right side. CONDITION: Excellent with approximately 80% dull military style blue on barrel, backstrap, and trigger guard. Cylinder showing 15-20% blue mixed with brown patina, strong blue inside cylinder flutes. Strong traces of case color on hammer. Frame is mostly a grey patina. Grips are excellent showing little wear, appearing to have been waxed. Barrel and cylinder bores are excellent showing moderate abrasion. Action is tight and crisp. Overall a very clean and attractive U.S. Colt with desirable Henry Nettleton inspection. Accompanied by a new Colt Archives Factory letter. -MKS- Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 LC FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 47724
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(A) DOCUMENTED FACTORY ENGRAVED BLACKPOWDER COLT .45 LC SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Lot #1253 (Sale Order 252 of 385) Deluxe factory engraved. 7 - 1/2" barrel. Chambered in .45 Long Colt. Serial number 32900, with two line patent date on frame. Correct barrel address with block style letters. Matching serial numbers observed on barrel under ejector housing, frame, trigger guard, backstrap, and cylinder. Accompanying the revolver is a Colt Factory Archival Letter dated April 30, 2012 and signed by Colt Historian, Beverly Haynes. Letter documents: .45 caliber, nickel finish, ivory stocks, factory engraving, shipped to B. Kittredge and Company Cincinnati, Ohio, June 28th, 1878. Engraving is very well executed and probably the work of Cuno Helfricht featuring detailed scrolls and punch dot backgrounds. The level of engraving on this revolver exceeds what is typically seen. Scroll work on top of the barrel between the sight and address, engraving inside cylinder flutes, border work on rear of cylinder and outline of hammer, "sunflower" on loading gate, with detailed scroll work on recoil shield. Early "donut" style ejector rod. Full nickel with well fitting one piece ivory grips. CONDITION: Period refinished with replaced ivory grips. Excellent overall with 98% nickel remaining. Bore is fine with scattered abrasion. Action is tight and crisp. Overall a most attractive early blackpowder, factory engraved Colt Single Action Army Revolver. -MKS- Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Long Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 32900
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(A) MARTIALLY MARKED COLT U.S. SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Lot #1254 (Sale Order 253 of 385) David F. Clark (D.F.C.) inspected U.S. Colt Single Action Army revolver. Accompanying revolver is a Colt archival letter dated January 25, 1992, signed by M.S. Huber, Colt Historian. Documenting Colt S.A.A serial, number 95827 as .45/C caliber, blue, sold to United States Government, delivered to U.S. Government Inspector at Colt Plant on August 10, 1883 along with 150 other guns of the same type. Revolver has standard 7 - 1/2" barrel. Blue with case hardened frame and hammer. One piece walnut grips. D.F.C inspection stamps observed on bottom of barrel at the breech, cylinder, bottom of grips, and frame. Sub-inspection stamps observed on trigger guard and backstrap. Matching serial number 95827 observed on frame, trigger guard, backstrap, cylinder, and barrel under the ejector housing. Faint U.S. observed on frame. No cartouche visible on grips. Complete with correct Indian Wars period U.S. marked holster, belt, and .45-70 carbine cartridge pouch. CONDITION: Very fine, with traces of original blue on barrel and ejector housing. Faint traces of case color on hammer. Overall a pleasing, clean gunmetal grey/brown patina. Grips are reconditioned with an old varnished finish. Leather items are excellent showing modest wear. Overall an attractive and honest U.S. Colt Single Action with correct period holster rig. -MKS- Accessories: Holster rig Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Paperwork: Colt Letter Serial Number: 95827
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(A) CASED COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER IN .44-40. Lot #1255 (Sale Order 254 of 385) 1887 vintage Colt Single Action Army Revolver. Serial number 122319 matching on frame, trigger guard, and backstrap. Nickel with 7 - 1/2" "Etched Panel" barrel marked "COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER". Fire blue screws. Correct two piece, black hard rubber grips, checkered with Rampant Colt and Eagle motifs. British proof marks on barrel and cylinder. Housed in a period American style dealer case constructed of walnut with a green partition style interior. Nice (reproduction) dealer label on inside of lid marked: "JOHN P. MOORE'S SONS" with graphics showing cartridges and Colt Single Action Army Revolvers. Includes an "L" shaped screwdriver marked "CI & CO" and a brass oil bottle. CONDITION: Revolver is excellent overall. Approximately 85% original nickel remaining with moderate wear and light freckling on barrel muzzle. Areas of scattered flaking on cylinder. Excellent etch panel with a vertical scratch located at "TI" of "FRONTIER". Action is tight and crisp. Bore is excellent and bright. Case exterior is refinished and the interior has been relined. Overall a very fine and desirable "COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER" that has been well cared for and showing honest wear. -MKS- Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .44-40 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Frontier Six Shooter Serial Number: 122319
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(A) COLT 1873 CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY .45 LC REVOLVER. Lot #1256 (Sale Order 255 of 385) Manufactured 1891. Iconic Colt Cavalry Model Single Action inspected by Renaldo A Carr. 7 - 1/2" barrel with single line barrel address and found to have last 4 digits of serial number on bottom beneath ejector rod housing. One piece walnut grips with no trace of inspection remaining. Matching numbers found throughout including cylinder, frame, trigger guard, back strap, and barrel. Produced at the tail end of the Indian Wars period with most examples having been modified to the shorter Artillery models. Surviving examples are rarely found in fine original condition. CONDITION: Good with metal finishes having turned a mellow brown patina. The walnut grips are worn but complete with a small amount of material loss at toe and heel from carry use. The bore is worn but has visible rifling. The action operates properly. The cylinder pin has been modified for easier extraction. Overall a very honest Colt Cavalry model with matching numbers. TDW Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 LC FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1873 Cavalry Serial Number: 138169
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(A) CASED PAIR OF ANTIQUE COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION REVOLVERS. Lot #1257 (Sale Order 256 of 385) Both of these guns features a 4 - 3/4" barrel and are in caliber .44-40. One is full nickel finish with matching factory letter stating it was shipped on February 5th, 1896 in a shipment of one gun to Simmons Hardware Co. of St. Louis as a nickel .44-40 with 4 - 3/4" barrel, the current pearl grips not listed. The other gun does not have a letter, is finished in standard blue and case color with custom wood grips, and etched panel barrel with the older black powder frame and made in 1883. CONDITION: Both guns have been professionally restored to as new condition and neither appears to have been fired since restoration was completed. All legends are still sharp on both guns, both have near mint bores and matching numbers. This is a stunning set of antique .44's. that is housed in a custom walnut French fitted display case. REW Accessories: Case Barrel Length: (BOTH) 4 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: (BOTH) .44-40 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: (BOTH) Colt Model: (BOTH) Frontier Six Shooter Paperwork: (A) Factory Letter Serial Number: (A) 163884 (B) 91808
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(A) U.S. MARKED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Lot #1258 (Sale Order 257 of 385) 1874 vintage Colt Single Action Army, serial number 3525. Martially marked. Completely restored with restamped markings and barrel address. Blue with case hardened frame and hammer. Custom made one piece walnut grips with replica Ainsworth cartouche. Properly applied martial sub-inspector stamps at expected locations. CONDITION: Professionally restored with 98+% reapplied blue and case colors remaining. Overall a most attractive restoration -MKS- Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Long Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Serial Number: 3525
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(A) COGSWELL AND HARRISON RETAILED TRANTER MODEL 1868 .450 BOXER DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH CASE AN Lot #1259 (Sale Order 258 of 385) Large half moon front sight, notch rear sight integral with top strap of frame. Polished hammer. Top strap engraved "Cogswell & Harrison 223 & 224 Strand, London". Next flat stamped with "450" and proof marks. Muzzle lightly engraved. Left side of frame with stamped "Tranter's / Patent" over serial number, 40856. Tranter's Patent stamp on lug holding ejector system and frame screw in place. Trigger guard with partial lined border engraving. Checkered wood grip. Accompanied by what is likely the original case for this gun with Cogswell and Harrison paper label in lid and green baize lining. Accessories comprise C & J.W. Hawksley oil bottle, screw driver, and cleaning rod. CONDITION: Fine, retaining most of the high polish barrel blue. Frame has extensive flaking but still retains significant amounts of blue with more in protected areas. Cylinder case colors have faded out, leaving only the barest traces of evidence. Action works appropriately, as does ejector rod. Bore is excellent, bright and shiny, with a few spots of minor oxidation. Grips are excellent, with no cracks. Buttcap gunmetal grey. Accessories are good, with some light wear commensurate with age. Case itself is very good, with exception given to the lock, where an enthusiastic owner appears to have locked themselves out, resorting to a screwdriver as a key, damaging both wood and lock. EW Accessories: Case with Accessories Barrel Length: 3" Caliber/Bore: .450 Boxer FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Tranter Model: 1868 Serial Number: 40856
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(A) COLT .22 RF CALIBER OPEN TOP WITH ORIGINAL BOX. Lot #1260 (Sale Order 259 of 385) Colt .22 rimfire open top revolver. Seven shot non-fluted cylinder. 2 - 3/8" barrel. Nickel plated. Spur trigger. Birds head butt, with varnished two piece walnut grips. Manufactured from 1871-1877 for a total production of approximately 114,000. Complete with a rarely seen original, red with pink label, two piece Colt box. Graphics read "COLT'S/SEVEN SHOT PISTOL/.22 CALIBRE/FOR LONG OR SHORT CARTRIDGES". CONDITION: Revolver is fine overall with 90+% original nickel on the frame. The cylinder has flaked with approximately 5-10% original nickel remaining. The barrel has flaked at the muzzle and breech with approximately 15% original nickel remaining. Grips are excellent showing modest wear to the high edges. The bore is fine with modest abrasions. The original box is excellent with bright graphics. Edges and corners show moderate tattering. -MKS- Accessories: Box Barrel Length: 2 - 3/8" Caliber/Bore: .22 RF FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Open Top Serial Number: 11676
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(A) SMITH & WESSON NUMBER THREE .44 S&W SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Lot #1261 (Sale Order 260 of 385) Second Model Smith & Wesson Number Three American. Serial number 17902, manufactured between 1872-1874. 8" ribbed barrel with pinned full radius front sight. "V" notch rear sight. Chambered in .44 American (S&W). Blue with case hardened hammer and trigger guard. Two piece walnut grips. Serial number has a five point star at the butt with a date code of 7-12 inside the grips. CONDITION: Excellent as factory refinished, with approximately 80-85% reapplied blue mixed with brown patina remaining. Grips are excellent showing modest wear. Bore is excellent and bright. Action is tight and crisp. -MKS- Barrel Length: 8" Caliber/Bore: .44 S&W American FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Smith and Wesson Model: Number 3 Serial Number: 17902
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(A) FINE MODEL 1859 PERRIN 12MM ARMY REVOLVER WITH HOLSTER. Lot #1262 (Sale Order 261 of 385) Manufactured early 1860's. Type 2 Model 1859 Perrin with serial number 1364. Double action operation and fired a proprietary 12mm internally primed cartridge. The Perrin was extremely advanced for its period of manufacture and a very small contract of 1000 revolvers were sold to the US Government in 1862 for issue to Government troops. This example finished in the white is marked "PERRIN / & Cie Bvt" on left side of frame forward of cylinder. As well as being marked with a small sunburst over "PARIS" on opposite side. Serial numbered on cylinder as well as bottom of barrel. Fitted with a smooth one piece walnut grip with steel butt cap and lanyard swivel. A rotating ejector is affixed to the rear of the barrel. These extremely rare revolvers are not often encountered and when found are typically in poor condition. The example is houses in a tooled calfskin lined moroccan leather holster. Holster has two 1" steel rings on back for affixing to holster or carry strap. CONDITION. Very fine as cleaned. Bore and chambers are excellent being bright and bore having sharp rifling. Action operates properly and locks up solidly. The grips are very good, full sized, and without material loss. Several minor bruises and period scratches are evident but do not detract from revolver. The leather holster is very fine with solid stitching and supple leather. TDW Accessories: Holster Barrel Length: 5 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: 12mm FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Perrin Model: Army Serial Number: 1364
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(A) A GOOD LONG SPUR POCKET TRANTER SPUR TRIGGER POCKET REVOLVER .32 REVOLVER WITH CASE Lot #1263 (Sale Order 262 of 385) Gunmetal bronze frame and barrel forged together. Staked front sight. Top strap above cylinder reads "Griffiths & Worsley". Blued hammmer, ejector rod bushing, trigger, and cylinder. Checkered wood grips with singular German nickel silver escutcheon. Frame is engraved in well executed scroll with areas shading underneath the cylinder; backstrap and heel engraved en suite. Ejector rod is held in place by a turn screw with a thumbscrew. Accompanied by what is likely the original retailer case with accessories comprising a small oil bottle, small screwdriver, key, and cleaning rod, along with nine rounds of .32 rimfire. Griffiths & Worsley paper label in lid. Vacant brass plaque in lid. CONDITION: Very fine with bronze taking on a deep mustard patina. Retains the majority of its bluing with some flaking, primarily along high edges. Front of cylinder shows moderate pitting from black powder use. Grips are excellent, full sized, with a few scattered minor nicks and marks from use. Accessories are excellent with some minor wear commensurate with age. Cleaning rod still has considerable blue. Ammo essentially patinated through. Case has been repaired and revarnished, but fits revolver well. An extremely attractive pocket revolver. EW Accessories: Case with accessories Barrel Length: 3" Caliber/Bore: .32 RF FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Tranter Model: Revolver Serial Number: NSN
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(A) COLT .45 LC SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER ATTRIBUTED TO SHERMAN HENSLEY FOUNDER OF THE HENSLEY SET Lot #1264 (Sale Order 263 of 385) Colt single action .45 LC revolver serial number 356 is attributed to Sherman Hensley of what later became known as the Hensley settlement of the Cumberland Gap National Historical Park. Sherman Hensley founded the settlement in 1903 and with his family created a self sufficient Appalachian community. It was abandoned in 1951 and is now a living history museum run and managed by the National Parks Service. Colt Single Action Army serial number 356 is a mixed number 5 - 1/2" single action with three line patent dates on frame and single line barrel address. Revolver is of mixed numbers with trigger guard being serial number 5931 and Ainsworth inspected while back strap 35366 and cylinder is 6957 and is Ainsworth inspected. Barrel is not numbered nor inspected. One piece walnut grips are without number or inspection while the ejector is quite early with a donut pattern ejector head. CONDITION: Good with the entire gun being a mottled blue and patina mixture. The bore is quite good with the early black powder rifling style and the grips are slightly undersized and weathered. The three line patent date and the lack of US inspection on frame is a quandary with a frame number of 356. The three line patent date were adopted at serial number 33000. The number of this gun was very possibly changed at a much earlier time frame to conceal its actual origins. A unique piece of Appalachian History from the founder of the Hensley settlement Sherman Hensley. TDW Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Paperwork: Provenance Serial Number: 356
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(A) SMITH & WESSON .32/44 NEW MODEL NUMBER THREE TARGET Lot #1265 (Sale Order 264 of 385) The New Model Number 3 was the masterpiece of S&W large frame single action revolvers. This example, serial number 1924, is in a category all its own, being a relatively rare target model. This was the first S&W to be manufactured with adjustable target sights as standard. A total of 2930 were manufactured between 1887 to 1910. Blue with case hardened hammer and trigger guard. Black hard rubber grips, checkered with diamond and S&W monogram. Matching serial number 1924 observed on barrel, cylinder, and frame. Rear adjustable sight and partridge style front sight. CONDITION: Excellent with 85-90% original blue blending with brown patina overall. Bore is excellent with minor abrasion. Action is tight and crisp. -MKS- Barrel Length: 6 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .32/44 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Model: Number 3 Target Serial Number: 1924
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(A) FRENCH PEPPERBOX 5MM PINFIRE CANE GUN WITH DAGGER. Lot #1266 (Sale Order 265 of 385) 19th century production. 5mm pinfire six shot revolver with collapsible trigger and 6" triangular dagger fitted onto a horn grip that is concealed into a wooden walking cane. The revolver is marked paris Brevete "AJ" (Albert Joubert)”. Extremely well made with a unique loading gate that opens horizontally. Handle with gun/dagger require the operator to rotate the handle 1/4 turn to remove from the shaft for use. An extremely unique and finely made piece of weapons curiosa. CONDITION: Fine with most of the reddish paint remaining on cane shaft. Revolver is nickel plated with over 80% nickel remaining. The action functions as it should. The dagger is very fine and quite sharp. The horn handle is very fine and without distress. TDW Barrel Length: 1 - 1/4" Caliber/Bore: 5mm Pinfire FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Albert Joubert Model: Cane Gun Serial Number: NSN
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(A) UNIQUE WHISKEY BARREL PEPPERBOX FEATURED IN THE BOOK FIREARM CURIOSA. Lot #1267 (Sale Order 266 of 385) Unknown date of manufacture. This nine shot percussion pepperbox is shaped like a whiskey barrel. Having a drop down door that exposes the muzzle and a matching door that operates a percussion hammer. The trigger is a small nub protruding from the bottom. This exact example is featured on page 165 of Lewis Winants book "FIREARMS CURIOSA" and is identified by staining and imperfections on the sides and ends. The gun is attributed at time of printing to the collection of Anthony Fidd Jr.. Little is known of this unique pepperbox and this is the only example known. The outer body is constructed of German Silver and the gun is operated by opening the muzzle gate and pulling the opposite door latch to the rear cocking the gun to fire. The body of the barrel can be rotated to expose the next of nine barrels. A small compartment for storing bullets is in the 10th chamber slot. This intriguing pepperbox is obviously a creation by a skilled craftsman capable of making the firing mechanism, gears for indexing and doing the skilled German silver work. No name or identifying marks are found during disassembly. CONDITION: Very good as found. The action operates properly however is very hard to cock the striking hammer. The German silver has a very pleasant patina and appears to have never been polished. TDW Barrel Length: 3 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Unknown Model: Whiskey Barrel Pepperbox Serial Number: NSN
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(C) BRUN-LATRIGE 5MM SELF LOADING PISTOL Lot #1268 (Sale Order 267 of 385) Manufactured in the very early 1900 era. Double action self-loading pistol. Manually operated using a ring trigger and is fed much like a Bittner pistol. Chambered for a very anemic 5mm cartridge but a very unique design all the same with very few models or examples ever coming to light. Serial numbered under the left grip. Two piece thermal plastic grips with the "BL" logo at top. These little defense guns were intended for close in self defense operation and manufactured without sights. CONDITION. Very good with most all nickel finish remaining. The ejector assembly needs adjustment and slightly loose but appear to operate. The grips are very good with no material loss. A very uncommon gun rarely found in the United States. TDW Barrel Length: 2 - 5/8" Caliber/Bore: 5mm FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Brun-Latrige Model: 1900 Serial Number: N50A
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(A) COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER .44-40 REVOLVER. Lot #1269 (Sale Order 268 of 385) 1891 vintage blackpowder Single Action Army. 4 - 3/4" barrel with roll die "COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER". Chambered in desirable .44-40 caliber. One piece walnut grips. High polish blue with case hardened frame and hammer. CONDITION: Excellent overall with approximately 60-70% high polished blue on barrel. 80+% blue on cylinder. Approximately 40-45% blue on backstrap. 60-75% blue on trigger guard and forestrap. Mottled case color on frame and hammer. Grips are excellent showing modest wear. Strong bore with moderate abrasion. Action is tight and crisp. Overall an attractive black powder single action in a desirable configuration. -MKS- Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .44-40 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Frontier Six Shooter Serial Number: 141724
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(A) AN UNMARKED, LIKELY WEBLEY MANUFACTURED, .577 CALIBER "MANSTOPPER" DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER. Lot #1270 (Sale Order 269 of 385) Unmarked throughout in preparation for being retailer marked across the top strap, which this revolver avoided. Given the grip spur and two part barrel, this revolver was likely manufactured by Webley, as a number of firms had the ability to manufacture these monstrous pistols. Serial number 260 found on front face of cylinder pin axle hole, inside of cylinder plate, front of cylinder. One piece walnut grip with checkering throughout, with vacant space near spur. Rotatable lanyard ring. Octagonal barrel with two minute proof marks at 10 o'clock flat. Half moon front sight, notch rear integral with frame. Accompanying this gun are two rounds made out of trimmed and crimped CBC 24 gauge shotgun shells with new lead bullets and should not be considered safe to fire. CONDITION: Very good, especially given the rarity of these revolvers. Frame essentially browned out, barrel retaining a good amount of bluing. Cylinder with some bluing in protected areas. Some nicks and scarring throughout. Trigger guard is rough and was reformed at one point. Wood is excellent, with good checkering and a few minor areas of abrasion. Some pitting to hammer from use. Single action works appropriately when operated by hand, double action needs some attention as hammer needs to be pulled back just a touch before allowing a double action pull. Bore is very good with even patination throughout and well defined rifling with some softness to grooves. EW Accessories: Two rounds of ammunition Barrel Length: 4" Caliber/Bore: .577 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Likely Webley Model: Revolver Serial Number: 260
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(A) U.S. CAVALRY COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Lot #1271 (Sale Order 270 of 385) Commonly referenced as "The 1875 Models" and, according to the definitive work by Graham, Kopec, and Moore titled "A STUDY OF THE COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER", these revolvers are among the most interesting and least known U.S. Colt Cavalry revolvers. There were three U.S. Ordnance Principal Sub-inspectors who inspected these revolvers at the Colt Factory, A.P. Casey and Samuel B. Lewis. The third Ordnance sub-inspector used a tiny single initial "J" and has remained unidentified. This revolver, serial number 17236 has the initial "J" located on the trigger guard, barrel, and cylinder. No other inspection initials are present. Left side of the frame is marked "U.S." Matching serial number 17236 has been observed on the barrel, frame, trigger guard, backstrap, and cylinder. No cartouche is visible on the grips. Typical 7 - 1/2" barrel, chambered in .45 LC, with one piece walnut grips. CONDITION: Fine overall. The entire revolver is a clean gunmetal grey patina with no original; finishes remaining. Grips are well worn with rounding at the corners. Bore is fine with modest abrasion. Action is tight and crisp. -MKS- Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 LC FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Cavalry SAA Serial Number: 17236
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(A) DOCUMENTED COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION INSPECTED BY HENRY NETTLETON. Lot #1272 (Sale Order 271 of 385) Colt factory letter states Serial No. 48269 was sent to US Government July 12th, 1878 in a 100 gun shipment. John Kopec letter of 2012 authenticates this revolver with Ordnance inspector Captain John E. Greer and sub-inspector Henry Nettleton. Historically, he could not locate this revolver in the National Archives. He surmises that the excellent overall condition of this revolver, that this was probably sent to a state militia unit and escaped the recall of 1893; that is simply an interpretation and cannot be verified in fact. He further states that this revolver is so nice, having been fired, but ever so slightly during its militia service. He states the grips are original and concludes “the overall original condition of this revolver remains very nice.” The “HN” Nettleton stamp can be found under barrel, frame, trigger guard, backstrap, hammer, bottom of right grip panel, and cylinder. The right grip panel has a strong cartouche “HN” in oval for Henry Nettleton. Left grip panel is dated 1878 and has the inspector stamp “JEG” for John E. Greer. CONDITION: Mr. Kopec also states when describing the outstanding condition of this rare Nettleton revolver. Barrel and housing retain approximately 70% original factory blue. Cylinder retains flashes of blue on flats, the majority of blue in flutes; balance a pleasing plum patina. Trigger guard retains 60% or better original blue with typical candy striping. Backstrap is basically patina with generous blue at top. Case colors on frame and hammer are prolific, some quite bright, with a minimum of 80% coverage. Every screw head is perfect, retaining the majority of the high polish nitre blue finish with a superior amount of original finish applied in 1878 and never touched. This particular revolver locks up like a new gun. A phenomenal survivor. TDW Barrel Length: 7-1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Long Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Cavalry SAA Paperwork: Factory Letter and Kopec Letter Serial Number: 48269
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(A) AINSWORTH INSPECTED COLT U.S. CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Lot #1273 (Sale Order 272 of 385) Most desirable early Ainsworth inspected U.S. Colt Cavalry single action army revolver, serial number 4186. Matching serial numbers observed on barrel, frame, trigger guard, backstrap, and cylinder. Rarely seen matching serial number on inside of ejector housing. Small cylinder stops. Single cartouche visible on grip left side. Correct "donut" ejector rod. Initial "A" observed on barrel, triggerguard, and cylinder. Italicized barrel address and two line patent dates on left side of frame. Marked with small "U.S." on left side of frame. Typical 7 - 1/2" barrel with one piece walnut grips. CONDITION: Excellent overall. Strong traces of original blue under the ejector housing and on flute of the ejector housing. Strong traces of original case color on hammer. Balance of revolver is a gunmetal grey patina. Grips are fine with rounded corners. Cartouche is faint, yet legible. Bore is fine with moderate abrasion. Action is tight, however the main spring is a bit weak. Operates correctly and quite well. -MKS- Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 LC FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial Number: 4186
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(A) U.S. CAVALRY COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. Lot #1274 (Sale Order 273 of 385) David F. Clark inspected U.S. Cavalry Colt single action army revolver, serial number 115334. Matching serial numbers observed on bottom of barrel at the breech, frame, trigger guard, backstrap, and cylinder. D.F.C inspection marks observed on barrel, cylinder, frame, and grip butt. U.S. stamp on left side of frame. Blue with case hardened frame and hammer. 7 - 1/2" barrel chambered in .45 LC. One piece oil finished walnut grips with Captain Frank Heath cartouche on left side and David F. Clark cartouche on right side. CONDITION: Very fine overall. 85-90% original blue on barrel. 75-80% thinning blue on cylinder blending with patina. Frame is mostly a gunmetal grey patina with traces of original case color. Bore is excellent with modest abrasion. Action is tight and crisp. Screws and ejector rod are not original to the gun. -MKS- Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 LC FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Cavalry Serial Number: 115334
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(A) NEW YORK ENGRAVED COLT .45 COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMS WITH FACTORY LETTER. Lot #1275 (Sale Order 274 of 385) Manufactured 1884. Colt Single Action Army revolver with 4 - 3/4" barrel with proper two line barrel address, three line patent markings on left side of frame, and fitted with a brilliant set of two piece mother of pearl grips. Full coverage engraving with wide scrolls and geometric designs at forward of frame with star pattern splash at cylinder pin gullet. Finished in silver wash with blue screws and trigger and case color hammer. Comes with Colt Factory letter indicating shipped .45 caliber, with no barrel length listed. Finished in the "white" and with stocks not listed, shipped to "Colt Patent Firearms Company, 240 Broadway, New York, New York." Gun was shipped in a 50 gun shipment. Gun was shipped in the white for obvious engraving and fitted with Mother of Pearl grips at point of sale. Housed in a period calf's skin lines double loop tooled leather holster with white stitching. CONDITION: Very good as resilvered. Bore is good with light frosting but with strong rifling. Grips are brilliant and well fitting and without distress. Action is crisp and operates properly. Light pitting is evident beneath silver finish in cylinder flutes and in protected areas. Holster is very good and without signature. Leather is supple and stitching is solid. A very attractive and well documented Colt Black Powder single action. TDW Accessories: Holster Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 110368
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(A) SMITH AND WESSON NEW MODEL NO. 3 .44 RUSSIAN SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Lot #1276 (Sale Order 275 of 385) Possibly factory engraved. Well executed foliate scrolls with stippled backgrounds located on the frame, back strap, barrel, and butt. Fancy borders along edge of frame. Standard 6 - 1/2" barrel with target sights. Beautiful, mellow mother of pearl two piece grips with deep dished S&W medallions. CONDITION: Excellent overall with 98% reapplied nickel finish. Grips have a wonderful honey tone patina. 98% reapplied case color on hammer and trigger guard. Action is tight and crisp. Bore is very good showing moderate abrasion. Overall a most attraction revolver. -MKS- Barrel Length: 6 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .44 Russian FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: S&W Model: No. 3 Serial Number: 27856
CORRECTION:This gun comes with a copy of a factory letter stating that it is factory engraved and was custom built for a Professor John Loris of Washington D.C. who was a famous target shooter in the early 1890's and early 1900's. Also included is a copy of one of Professor Loris' shooting posters. |
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(A) DOCUMENTED COLT CAVALRY SINGLE ACTION INSPECTED BY WHEELER AND NETTLETON. Lot #1277 (Sale Order 276 of 385) Colt Factory Letter lists this revolver, serial number 49517, as shipped August 12th, 1878 to the US Government in a 150 gun shipment. John Kopec’s letter of 2003 makes the following observations: They could not locate this revolver in the National Archive records; it was manufactured in 1878; Ordnance inspector was Captain John. E Greer and was dual sub-inspected by E.C. Wheeler and Henry Nettleton. Wheeler substituted during the illness of Henry Nettleton, hence both stamps. Purportedly Wheeler served but a few weeks as sub-inspector, he is not listed in the US Military Arms Inspector Mark book and is the rarest and hardest to find of all inspected Cavalry revolvers. John also makes note of the remaining nickel plating of which 10-20% remains on revolver, and that this revolver was a buy-back, sold as a surplus militia revolver to an arms dealer who had it nickel plated at the time. The “W” for Wheeler is prominently stamped on the frame, cylinder and hammer. “HN” Nettleton stamped will be found on trigger guard, backstrap. Left side is dated 1878 and has “JEG” cartouche for John E. Greer; the right cartouche appears to be double stamped. All metal that does not have nickel remaining is a soft, pleasing chocolate brown patina. Still has donut head ejector. Three line patent dates on frame, barrel legend with no lines. One frame screw is slightly marred. The rifling is well defined with virtually no black powder abrasion but is overall frosted. Indexes and locks up with all four clicks. No “US” stamp on left side of frame, John’s comment on this is that several of the surveyed “HN” revolvers in this series were never stamped “US”; it clearly shows all government inspectors, leaving no doubt it is a military gun and that it was shipped to the US Government. So you have the non-US stamped anomaly with the rarest sub-inspector. TDW Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Long Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Cavalry Paperwork: Factory and Kopec letter Serial Number: 49517
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(A) SMITH AND WESSON NEW MODEL NUMBER THREE .44 RUSSIAN REVOLVER WITH STOCK. Lot #1278 (Sale Order 277 of 385) New Model Number Three, chambered in .44 Russian. Manufactured between 1878-1912. 7" ribbed barrel with pinned full radius front sight. "V" notch rear sight. Nickel with case hardened hammer and trigger guard. Two piece black hard rubber grips, checkered with diamond and S&W monogram. Fitted with a Smith & Wesson detachable walnut stock with nickel plated hardware. CONDITION: Excellent overall. Approximately 90% original nickel remaining. Areas of freckling and signs of over cleaning on cylinder, barrel, and frame. The walnut stock has high figure showing modest wear. Bore is excellent and bright. Action is tight and crisp. -MKS- Accessories: Stock Barrel Length: 7" Caliber/Bore: .44 Russian FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Smith and Wesson Model: New Model Number Three Serial Number: 13083
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(A) COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER IN .44 W.C.F. Lot #1279 (Sale Order 278 of 385) 1891 vintage Colt Model 1873 single action army revolver with 7 - 1/2" roll die barrel marked "COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER". Blue with case hardened frame and hammer. Two piece black hard rubber grips with Rampant Colt motif. British proof marks found six places on the cylinder and at bottom breech of barrel. CONDITION: Very fine overall with 80-85% original bright blue on barrel. Cylinder turning to patina with heavy original blue in flutes. Frame is mostly a gunmetal grey patina. Bore is excellent with modest abrasion. Action is tight and crisp. -MKS- Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .44 WCF FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Frontier Six Shooter Serial Number: 140450
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(A) STUNNING FRENCH 9MM PINFIRE REVOLVER WITH GOLD WIRE INLAY. Lot #1280 (Sale Order 279 of 385) Produced in the later 1860s period. Wonderful gold inlaid French Lefaucheux Pinfire revolver with fluted octagon barrel with solid rib. Round six shot cylinder with profuse gold wire inlay in geometric designs and floral finials. Frame is similarly inlaid with gold wire borders. Fitted with a wonderful set of carved ivory grips with embossed vines carved into sides with subdued background. Rarely found in such a state of preservation this ornate Pinfire revolver was most likely cased at an earlier period, explaining its lack of use and superb condition. CONDITION: Extremely fine with little or no actual use indicated. Very slight finish loss is evident at leading edges of muzzle and probably from storage. The action operates properly and smoothly. The grips are excellent and have toned wonderfully. A very exceptional pinfire. TDW Barrel Length: 6" Caliber/Bore: 9mm Pinfire FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: French Model: Pinfire Serial Number: NSN
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(A) CASED PAIR OF CUSTOM ENGRAVED SMITH & WESSON NUMBER 3 .32-44 REVOLVERS. Lot #1281 (Sale Order 280 of 385) Both revolvers, serial numbers 2616 and 551, are S&W New Model Number Three Target revolvers. Manufactured between 1887-1910. Nickel plated, with 6 - 1/2" ribbed barrels featuring pinned partridge style front and adjustable rear target sights. Chambered in .32-44 S&W cartridge. Square butts with two piece black hard rubber grips, checkered with diamonds and S&W monograms. Custom engraved with floral motifs and punch dot backgrounds. Engraver or date of engraving is unknown. Housed is a custom oak case fitted in the partition style. CONDITION: Fine overall. Both revolvers are completely refinished, custom engraved, with approximately 98% of the reapplied nickel plating remaining. Revolver serial number 551 has a replaced front sight. Barrel address on revolver serial number 2616 has been completely buffed off. Origin of custom case is unknown. Bores are fine. Actions operate correctly. -MKS- Accessories: Case Barrel Length: (Both) 6 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: (BOTH) .32-44 S&W FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: (Both) S&W Model: (Both) Number 3 Target Serial Number: (A) 551 (B) 2616
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(A) U.S. COLT ARTILLERY MODEL SINGLE ACTION ARMY .45 LC REVOLVER. Lot #1282 (Sale Order 281 of 385) As with most all Colt artillery model single action revolvers, if only this gun could talk! This example has an early Ainsworth inspected barrel serial number 7962, a late David F. Clark inspected frame, serial number 120508, the mystery sub-inspector "J" trigger guard, serial number 17024, and an early David F. Clark period backstrap, serial number 42150. The grip cartouches are too faint to determine as is the cylinder serial number. 5 - 1/2" barrel with early "script" barrel address. Blue with casehardened frame and hammer. One piece walnut grips. CONDITION: Excellent overall. Barrel has approximately 50% original thinning blue mixed with patina. Very nice "feathering" around the front sight. Strong traces of case color on frame and hammer. Grips are excellent showing modest wear and faint cartouches. Cylinder has approximately 10% blue mixed with patina, faint partial serial number and strong sub-inspection mark "P". Action is tight and crisp. Bore is excellent showing modest abrasion. -MKS- Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 LC FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Paperwork: Correspondence with John Kopec, Colt letter Serial Number: 120508
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(A) COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER .44-40 SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. Lot #1283 (Sale Order 282 of 385) 1883 vintage Colt Single Action Army Revolver. 4 - 3/4" barrel with etched panel reading "COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER". Custom engraved in Helfricht tradition featuring full coverage scrolls with punch dot backgrounds. Engraver or date of engraving unknown. Silver plated with two piece Mother of Pearl grips with coin medallions and carved steerhead. CONDITION: Fine overall, completely refinished with approximate 97% reapplied finishes remaining. Re-etched panel. Bore is fair with areas of heavy pitting. -MKS- Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .44-40 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Frontier Six Shooter Serial Number: 88136
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(A) LONDON COLT MODEL 1878 DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER IN .450 BOXER. Lot #1284 (Sale Order 283 of 385) 1879 vintage Model 1878 Colt Double Action Revolver. Serial number 3323, with 323 observed on back of cylinder and loading gate. 5 - 1/2" barrel, marked: "COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A. DEPOT 14 PALL MALL LONDON." Chambered in .450 Boxer. Left front of trigger guard marked ".45 CAL./B". Two piece checkered walnut grips with lanyard ring located in the butt. British proof marks on bottom of barrel at the breech, and six places at each cylinder flute. CONDITION: Excellent as refinished, with 95+% reapplied blue remaining. Trigger and hammer have a "straw" finish. Bore is fine with moderate abrasion. Action operates phenomenally, tight and crisp. Grips are near excellent. Left side has a sizable dent through the checkering. -MKS- Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .450 Boxer FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1878 Serial Number: 3323
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(A) SMITH & WESSON NO. 3 TARGET .44 RUSSIAN CALIBER REVOLVER WITH SHOULDER STOCK. Lot #1285 (Sale Order 284 of 385) No. 3 American style frame with spur trigger guard. 6 - 1/2" barrel with tall blade pinned front sight and adjustable rear sight. Blue with case hardened hammer. Polished trigger. Two piece mottled red hard rubber grips, checkered with S&W monogram. Fitted with detachable shoulder stock. Stock is blue with plain straight grain walnut and black hard rubber buttplate with S&W monogram. CONDITION: Excellent as refinished. Evident of the five point star stamped on the butt, this revolver was returned to the factory and was completely refinished. Inside grips on the frame is date code 4 26 with a diamond. 98% of the factory reapplied blue remains. Only slight wear is evident at the muzzle. Grips are near mint. Bore is near mint, bright and clean. Action is tight as new. Shoulder stock is also refinished with 98% reapplied finishes remaining. Parts such as the sights and trigger guard could have possibly been added during factory rework. -MKS- Barrel Length: 6 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .44 Russian FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Model: American Serial Number: 1387
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(A) MERWIN & BRAY THIRD MODEL PLANT REVOLVER WITH ORIGINAL BOX AND ALL ACCESSORIES. Lot #1286 (Sale Order 285 of 385) Manufactured during the mid-1860s by the Plant Manufacturing Company in New Haven Connecticut and marketed by Merwin and Bray in New York. This example, serial number 914, is a Third Model with a blue 5 - 1/2" ribbed octagon barrel with a blade front sight and a "V" notch on the hammer spur for sighting. Silver plated brass frame, spur trigger, and two piece rosewood grips. Total production for Third Models is estimated at approximately 7,300. Complete with six shot .42 caliber cylinder for firing cup primed cartridges, and an interchangeable six shot percussion cylinder. The metallic cup-primed cartridges are loaded from the front of the cylinder. This intriguing design was intended to circumvent the Rollin White bored-through patents that were controlled by Smith & Wesson. Though there is no evidence of Government contracts for these revolvers during the American Civil War, it is believed many Union Officers purchased them privately. This beautifully preserved example is compete with the original two piece pasteboard box with powder flask, interchangeable percussion cylinder, percussion ball loading tool, and percussion cap tin. Many of these revolvers were modified by frontier gunsmiths by boring the cylinder through to accept .41 Colt cartridges. This example remains unaltered. CONDITION: Excellent overall with approximately 95% bright original blue on the barrel and cylinder, with light scattered freckling. The brass frame retains 90+% original silver plating with light scattered freckling. Grips are excellent plus with 98% original varnish showing minimum wear. Box is sound, however, a bit tattered with broken corners to the lid. Overall a high condition example with original box, interchangeable percussion cylinder, and accessories. -MKS- Accessories: Box with Accessories Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .42 Cup Fire & Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Merwin & Bray Model: Plant Revolver Serial Number: 914
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(A) CUSTOM ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1878 .45 LC FRONTIER REVOLVER Lot #1287 (Sale Order 286 of 385) 1882 vintage Colt Model 1878 Double Action Frontier. 4" barrel without ejector rod housing. Chambered in .45 Long Colt. Two piece black hard rubber grips, checkered with rampant Colt motif. Nickel with fire blue screws, trigger, back of hammer, and cylinder rod. Masterfully custom engraved featuring foliate scrolls with a punch dot background. Name of engraver or date of engraving is unknown. CONDITION: Excellent plus as restored. 99% of the reapplied nickel finish remaining. Grips are excellent showing little wear. Bore is fine with light abrasion. Double action functions well however, will not remain cocked at single action. Overall a most attractive custom rendition of a rare blackpowder Model 1878. -MKS- Barrel Length: 4" Caliber/Bore: .45 Long Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1878 Serial Number: 7694
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(A) CUSTOM ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH CASE AND SHOULDER STOCK Lot #1288 (Sale Order 287 of 385) 1876 vintage Colt single action revolver. Serial number 29469. Nickel with 7 - 1/2" barrel, chambered in .45 LC. One piece ivory grips. Custom engraved with cattle brand motifs. Engraver and date of engraving is unknown. Comes with a reproduction detachable skeleton buttstock. Housed in a custom fitted wood case. CONDITION: Revolver is good overall, however action is out of time and needs adjustment. Revolver is completely refinished with most all of the reapplied nickel remaining. Origin of case is unknown. Detachable stock is a reproduction. -MKS- Accessories: Case and shoulder stock Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial Number: 29469
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(A) EAGLE ARMS NO. 1 .30 CALIBER SIX SHOOTER POCKET REVOLVER WITH BOX. Lot #1289 (Sale Order 288 of 385) Also known as Plant's Pocket Revolver. Manufactured by Eagle Arms Company and marketed by Merwin & Bray in New York. Manufactured during the mid 1860s with a production of approximately 20,000 total. 3 - 1/2" ribbed octagon barrel. Six shot cylinder. Fires a cup-primed .30 caliber cartridge loaded from the front of the cylinder. Silver plated brass frame with blued barrel and cylinder. Two piece rosewood grips. Complete with a rarely seen original hinged box. Box features beautiful graphics displaying an image of the revolver. CONDITION: Excellent overall. Revolver has 75-80% thinning blue on barrel and cylinder blending with brown patina. 85-90% original silver plating on frame, with majority of silver loss located at front of cylinder. Grips are excellent plus, showing modest wear. Action is tight and crisp. Bore is excellent. Box is near excellent with bright graphics. Moderate tattering on corners and edges. Overall an early and difficult box to acquire. -MKS- Accessories: Box Barrel Length: 3 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .30 Caliber Cup Primed FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Eagle Arms Co Model: No. 1 Pocket Revolver Serial Number: 4670
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(A) JAMES REID .32 CALIBER KNUCKLE DUSTER REVOLVER WITH CASE. Lot #1290 (Sale Order 289 of 385) Made by James Reid, Catskill, New York between 1870-1882 for a total production of approximately 3,100 in .32 caliber. Five shot. Nickel plated brass frame with scroll engraving. Left side of frame top strap marked: "MY FRIEND PATD. DEC.26, 1865". Housed in a period, fitted, burl walnut case with purple interior. CONDITION: Revolver is excellent overall with 85-90% original nickel on the frame. 90-95% original nickel on the cylinder. Bores are excellent. Action is tight and crisp. Case is near excellent with multiple chips to the corners and edges. Interior is excellent plus however, relined. -MKS- Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 1 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .32 Rimfire FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Reid Model: Knuckle Duster Serial Number: 17066
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(A) SMITH & WESSON THIRD MODEL NEW MODEL RUSSIAN REVOLVER Lot #1291 (Sale Order 290 of 385) Smith & Wesson No. 3 Single Action Revolver chambered in .44 Russian. Top break frame. 6 - 1/2" barrel with integral full radius front blade sight, and cylinder retaining screw. "V" notch rear sight. Spur trigger guard. Two piece smooth walnut grips, rounded butt with lanyard swivel. Blue with case hardened hammer and trigger guard. CONDITION: Near fine with approximately 80% original blue with scattered freckling on barrel and frame. Cylinder is mostly a grey/brown patina. Grips are excellent showing modest wear. Slight traces of original case color on hammer. Trigger guard is mostly grey/brown patina. Replaced, incorrect cylinder retaining screw. Bore is excellent with minor abrasion. Action is tight and crisp. -MKS- Barrel Length: 6 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .44 Russian FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Model: Schofield Serial Number: 44733
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(A) COLT .45 LC SINGLE ACTION ARMY WITH STOCK. Lot #1292 (Sale Order 291 of 385) 1876 vintage Colt Single Action Army revolver with 12" barrel. Serial number (spurious) 27917 on frame, trigger guard, and backstrap. No visible serial numbers on cylinder or barrel. Originally blue with case hardened frame and hammer. Chambered in .45 LC. Brass, detachable skeleton buttstock. One piece walnut grips. CONDITION: Good overall. Barrel is a custom made replacement. Detachable stock is a reproduction. No original finishes are remaining. Overall metal is a grey patina with scattered freckling. Bore is excellent and bright. Action is tight and crisp. Grips show moderate wear with rounded edges, section of wood missing on right side at the frame. -MKS- Accessories: Stock Barrel Length: 12" Caliber/Bore: .45LC FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Serial Number: 27917
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(A) BACON ARMS CO. .22 RIMFIRE PEPPERBOX REVOLVER WITH ORIGINAL BOX. Lot #1293 (Sale Order 292 of 385) Manufactured by the Bacon Arms Company, Norwich, Connecticut during the late 1860's with an estimated total production of 1,000. Six shot barrel cluster, measuring 2 - 3/8". Chambered in .22 caliber rimfire. Iron frame with spur trigger. Two piece rosewood grips. This example is believed to have been originally entirely silver plated. Complete with the original two piece pasteboard box. Beautiful graphics displaying an image of the revolver. CONDITION: Excellent overall with only traces of original silver finish remaining under the grips. Overall a gunmetal grey patina. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Box is excellent with bright graphics. Edges show moderate tattering. An original handwritten note inside that reads: "PRESENTED TO J.H. PEABODY BY HIS FATHER SEPT. 22, 1866" "NECESSITAS NON HABET LEGEM" (Necessity knows no law). Overall a most unique and interesting revolver with the original box. -MKS- Accessories: Box Barrel Length: 2 - 3/8" Caliber/Bore: .22 Rimfire FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Bacon Arms Co. Model: 1860 Pocket Serial Number: NSN
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(A) MASSIVE 24 SHOT .45 CALIBER KEEL GUN. Lot #1294 (Sale Order 293 of 385) This unusual and massive 24 shot revolving Keel gun is believed to have been mounted on the bow of a small boat or skiff. It is fired using a lanyard that rotates the large cylinder and fires the cartridge and can be operated either single action or double action if so desired. This example is made of iron and is chambered for .450 Boxer and it accepts .45 Schofield as well. The exterior appears to never have been finished but left in its black iron finish. A small bronze loading gate on the right rear recoil shield provided for loading and removal of spent cartridges. The barrel has a small French proof that is visible as the number 13 is found on the front yoke of the frame. The 8" round barrel is smooth bore as accuracy really was not the purpose. A number of these rare devices have been displayed from collections in the past but this example is fully functional and operates. CONDITION: Good as discovered with a pleasant chocolate patina overall. A small amount of corrosion is evident from period storage. The action operates and cylinder rotates properly. Truly a unique example of firearm curiosa. TDW Barrel Length: 8" Caliber/Bore: .45 Centerfire FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: France Model: Keel Gun Serial Number: 13
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(A) COLT RICHARDS MASON CONVERSION .44 CALIBER REVOLVER WITH HOLSTER RIG. Lot #1295 (Sale Order 294 of 385) Manufactured in 1871. Matching serial number 197109 has been observed on the cylinder arbor, cylinder, barrel, frame, trigger guard, and back strap. This Colt Model 1860 Army revolver was factory converted to fire the newly developed Colt .44 caliber centerfire cartridge. Blue with case hardened frame and hammer. Brass trigger guard and blued steel backstrap. One piece walnut grip. 8" barrel, rebated cylinder with roll die naval battle scene. An interesting story accompanies the gun by way of a hand written letter stating the gun was originally purchased by an early Western frontiersman named John Jonnason. Mr. Jonnason allegedly was with a wagon train heading to South Dakota in the early 1870s when this revolver accidentally fell out of his holster along the trail. Mr. Jonnason went back and luckily found his prized new revolver to discover it had been run over by one of the wagons. To add credence to this story, the revolver today has a fairly large dent to the right side grip. No other damage exists. CONDITION: Excellent with traces of original blue on the barrel. Traces of original case color on the hammer and frame. Overall a pleasing blue/brown patina. Bore is near excellent with modest abrasion. Action is tight and crisp. A very colorful western frontier revolver with great eye appeal and history. -MKS- Accessories: Holster Rig Barrel Length: 8" Caliber/Bore: .44 CF FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1860 Richards Mason Conversion Paperwork: Historical note Serial Number: 197109
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(A) MAUSER 1883 REICHSREVOLVER 10.6MM REVOLVER Lot #1296 (Sale Order 295 of 385) Matching serial numbers observed on both barrel stages, frame, rear of cylinder, cylinder axis pin, front of loading gate, hammer assembly, lifting hand, trigger, cylinder stop, and both grip scales; last two digits observed on screws, grip escutcheon, safety lever, mainspring, hammer spring, trigger guard, and front cylinder axle. Forcing cone, hammer, and front cylinder axle appropriately in the white. Frame marked "BLW" under left grip, "CP" under right. CONDITION: Fine, retaining the majority of its blue finish with scattered areas of flaking. Much straw left on small parts. Grips are excellent, full sized, with some scattered nicks and pressure indentations from handling and use. A very attractive Reichsrevolver with much original condition left. EW Barrel Length: 4 - 5/8" Caliber/Bore: 10.6mm FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Mauser Model: Reichsrevolver Serial Number: 1508
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(A) MERWIN HULBERT & CO .38 POCKET MODEL REVOLVER WITH ORIGINAL BOX. Lot #1297 (Sale Order 296 of 385) Late production double action five shot Pocket Model, chambered in .38 caliber with 5 - 1/2" barrel and interchangeable 2 - 3/4" barrel. Pinned full radius front sight with "V" notch rear sight on both barrels. Serial number 17161 matching on revolver, cylinder, and 5 - 1/2" barrel. 2 - 3/4" barrel set is serial number 3639 however fits and operates with revolver perfectly. Nickel with saw type handle. Black two piece checkered hard rubber grips. Lanyard in butt. Case hardened hammer and trigger. Fold down hammer spur. Complete with original hinged tan box with label in lid titled: "MERWIN, HULBERT & CO'S AUTOMATIC" and "DIRECTIONS FOR MANIPULATING THE ARM". CONDITION: Near mint overall, possibly unfired. 99% bright original nickel on revolver and both barrel sets. Light drag line on cylinder. Face of cylinder and bores are near mint with no signs of powder burn or firing. Grips are near mint showing little to no wear. Box is excellent with a few tattered edges. Would be difficult to improve on. -MKS- Accessories: Original Box and extra barrel Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2" & 2 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .38 Merwin FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Merwin, Hulbert & Co. Model: .38 DA Pocket Model Serial Number: 17161
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(A) IMPRESSIVE LEFAUCHEUX 9MM PINFIRE PEPPERBOX. Lot #1298 (Sale Order 297 of 385) Produced in Belgium in the 1860's. This impressive and large 9mm pinfire pepperbox with six shot barrel cluster and folding trigger is fitted with finely checkered walnut grips. Engraved on the frame in a floral and vine motif with geometric designs on back strap and forward panels of frame. The barrel cluster is engraved to match with wide flowing vines and blank flutes. Frame is a coin finish while the hammer and trigger mechanism are finished in a straw coloring. The barrel cluster is deeply blued with bright muzzle. Double action operation with loading gate on right rear of recoil shield. A liege proof is found on rear of cylinder. CONDITION. Extremely fine with little indication of use in its 150 year existence. The coin finished frame has a very limited amount of tarnish on butt and forward of trigger. The barrel cluster is near perfect with virtually all of the finish remaining. The action operates properly and smoothly. TDW Barrel Length: 2" Caliber/Bore: 9mm Pinfire FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Lefaucheux Model: Pinfire Folding Trigger Pepperbox Serial Number: NSN
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(A) A. PLIERS / L. GHAYE MARKED BELGIAN 9MM PINFIRE REVOLVER Lot #1299 (Sale Order 298 of 385) Produced in the 1860-70s. This peculiar pinfire revolver has a rotating recoil shield to facilitate in loading/unloading. Double action design with the makers name A. Pliers on right barrel flat. The name L. Ghaye is stamped on the face of the cylinder. A very unusual ejector rod system underneath the barrel swivels to the right and elides through the chamber of the cylinder to eject spent cartridges. This system and another example with the same markings is found on page 167 of Smith & Cutis's book "THE PINFIRE SYSTEM". 6" round barrel with octagon rear with six shot 9mm pinfire cylinder that is tastefully engraved with a spray of vines. The gun is fitted with a checkered walnut pair of grips. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine with little actual use indicated. The action operates smoothly and properly. The bore is very fine. The gun retains most all of its original high polish blue on the barrel and cylinder. The frame appears to have been left in the whit as no evidence of blue finish exist. TDW Barrel Length: 6" Caliber/Bore: 9mm Pinfire FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: A. Pliers / L. Ghaye Model: Pinfire Serial Number: 28
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(A) ELABORATE LEFAUCHEUX PINFIRE REVOLVER WITH CASE. Lot #1300 (Sale Order 299 of 385) Produced in the 1850-1860 period. Extremely ornate and elaborate 8mm pinfire folding trigger pepperbox. Mounted with ivory stocks and profusely engraved in a floral motif with a frosted background and silver washed. Double action operation with a six shot barrel cluster and folding trigger. Housed in a leather form fitted pipe pattern case with satin lining. Liege proofed on rear of cylinder and marked "L Eprez" on lower right side of frame. A small concealed removable cartridge ejector is screwed into the butt of the grip. CONDITION: Extremely fine with most all of the silver wash finish remaining. The ivory grips are wonderfully toned and are without distress. The action operates smoothly and properly. The leather clamshell case is very fine with no distress on exterior and the interior lining is slightly faded with age. TDW Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 1 - 7/8" Caliber/Bore: 8mm Pinfire FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Lefaucheux Model: Folding Trigger Pepperbox Serial Number: NSN
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(A) LEFAUCHEUX 7MM PINFIRE REVOLVER WITH CASE. Lot #1301 (Sale Order 300 of 385) Manufactured during the 1860's period. Extremely elaborate and highly decorated Lefaucheaux Pinfire revolver with fitted case. Marked "E.LEFAUCHEUX Le BREVETTE" on left side of barrel flat. Finished in deep highly polished blue with intricate engraving of scrolls and flowers. Gold inlaid border on cylinder and circumferencing the entire frame and backstrap. Folding trigger with single and double action operation. Finely carved ebony grips with scrolls and flower petals. Serial numbered 7094. CONDITION. Very fine with over 90% blue finish remaining on barrel and cylinder. Lower frame and front strap have silvered out and now remain a pleasant patina. Action operates properly and smoothly. Case is very fine with solid hinges and slightly solid lining. TDW Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 3 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: 7mm Pinfire FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Lefaucheux Model: Pinfire Serial Number: 7094
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(A) ELABORATE VELODOG 7.65 CALIBER FOLDING TRIGGER REVOLVER. Lot #1302 (Sale Order 301 of 385) Produced in the 1890s. Elaborately engraved and gold inlaid Velodog pattern folding trigger revolver with topstrap marked "MANUFACT d ARMESH D H LEIGE". Case colored frame with blue cylinder and barrel and fitted with a brilliant set of smooth abalone grips. The frame is intricately engraved in tight scrolls and vines with a vignette of a bouquet of flowers on the left side. The barrel and cylinder are similarly engraved with splashes of of vine and scrolls. The entire frame is bordered in a fine gold wire inlay while the cylinder is has gold inlays around the individual flutes. The barrel has gold inlaid borders on the two uppermost flats. Chambered for the 7.65mm/32 S&W? cartridge with a five shot cylinder. Double action operation with a manual safety on left side of frame. CONDITION: Very fine with action operating properly and most all finishes remaining. The abalone grips both have very minor chips at base. TDW Barrel Length: 2" Caliber/Bore: .32 Cartridge FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Liege Model: Velo Dog Serial Number: NSN
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(A) LEFAUCHEUX 5MM PINFIRE POCKET REVOLVER WITH CASE. Lot #1303 (Sale Order 302 of 385) Late 1860s through 1870s production. Petite folding trigger Lefaucheux 5mm pinfire revolver with nickel finish and gold inlays. Fitted with ivory grips and cartridge ejector. Revolver is housed in a leatherette French fitted clasping case with satin lining and compartment for cartridges. Modestly engraved in a rose and scroll pattern with gold inlaid in cuts. Six shot non-fluted cylinder with loading gate on right rear of recoil shield. CONDITION: Finish is very fine, most all remaining. The bore is lightly corroded and the action needs attention as the trigger fails to return after use. The grips are excellent with no distress. The case is good with light scuffing on exterior and the satin lining is torn on the interior of lid. TDW Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 2 - 1/4" Caliber/Bore: 5mm Pinfire FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Lefaucheux Model: Folding Trigger Petite Revolver Serial Number: NSN
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(A) FRENCH BORON 8MM PINFIRE REVOLVER WITH CASE. Lot #1304 (Sale Order 303 of 385) French produced during the mid-1860's period with 4" octagon barrel and six shot cylinder. Single and double action operation with square butt design and fitted with a pair of wonderfully aged ivory grips. Revolver is tastefully engraved in tight scrolls and inlaid with gold and platinum wire inlays on frame, cylinder, and barrel lug. Unique loading and ejection system loosely based upon the Galand revolvers and having a locking arm that doubles as an ejector. Revolver is housed in a period crushed wool purse clasp holster. CONDITION: Very good with crisp clear markings on left barrel flat. Action operates properly. Engraving is crisp and and wire inlays are prominent. Ivory grips are full sized and without distress. Action operates properly. Exterior finish has been polished and several areas of very light pitting is evident. The crushed wool holster pouch is very fine with solid stitching. TDW Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 4" Caliber/Bore: 8mm Pinfire FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Boron Model: Pinfire Serial Number: NSN
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(A) DELVIGNE 8MM PINFIRE REVOLVER WITH CASE. Lot #1305 (Sale Order 304 of 385) Produced in the later period of the 1860s by French inventor and arms developer Henri Gustave Delvigne. Six shot folding trigger double action revolver with deep floral pattern engraving and mounted with ivory two piece grips. Chambered for the 8mm pinfire cartridges and fitted with a ejector rod. This octagon barreled revolver is marked "DELVIGNE" on the right barrel flat forward of the cylinder and has French proofs on left barrel flat. Revolver is housed in a form fitted leather purse clasp carry pouch. Extremely popular in Europe as well as found imported into the United States at the close of the Civil War period. CONDITION: Very good with crisp clear legends and prominent engraving. Grips are very fine with good coloring. Action operates properly. Exterior has some mottled patina in protected areas. Leather purse pouch is good with several areas or wear and staining. TDW Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 3" Caliber/Bore: 8mm Pinfire FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Delvigne Model: Pinfire Serial Number: NSN
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(A) SAUER MADE MODEL 1879 10.6MM REICHSREVOLVER. Lot #1306 (Sale Order 305 of 385) Manufactured 1882. Full numbers matching on both barrel stages, frame, wood grips, sideplate, rear of cylinder, cylinder axis pin; last two digits matching on two of three screw heads (one has an illegible digit, but other legible digit is "8"), grip eschutcheons, front of loading gate, hammer assembly, mainspring, hammer spring, trigger, cylinder stop, trigger, and trigger guard. Frame marked "HS" "B" under grips. Interior of frame with "F" "M" "BEK". Early cannon muzzle, rotatable lanyard ring, and longer barrel. Unit marked on buttcap "33.A.5.4". Holster of appropriate type without pouch for ammo. CONDITION: Very good as refinished. Metal with visible pitting under refinish, some legends have been restamped; Sauer and Sohn logo considerably softened. Grips are worn and have an old added coat of varnish. Action works appropriately, bore is good, with visible rifling and consistent pitting throughout. Holster has been reconditioned and has scattered areas of abrasion, with two cuts along the rear, approximately 5" long. EW Accessories: Holster Barrel Length: 7" Caliber/Bore: 10.6mm FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Sauer and Sohn Model: Reichsrevolver Serial Number: 7589
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(A) ERFURT MODEL 1883 10.6MM REICHSREVOLVER DATED 1893. Lot #1307 (Sale Order 306 of 385) Manufactured 1893. Matching full numbers on both barrel stages, sideplate, rear of cylinder, front of loading gate, cylinder axis pin; matching last three digits on hammer assembly, trigger guard, both grip scales; last two matching on cylinder stop, grip escutcheons, and mainspring; other numbers obscured by patination. Back strap with two regimental markings: "R.S.17.153" and "25.A.E.2.55.", the latter crossed out. Accompanied by an appropriate Reichsrevolver holster with pouch on front for 12 rounds, maker marked for Kinkel, 1913. CONDITION: Good, with plenty of visible bluing with consistent patina speckling throughout. Barrel is largely now dove grey, with some blue in protected areas. Hammer, forcing cone appropriately in the white. Operates correctly, bore is very good, bright and shiny, with good rifling and some scattered roughness, mostly towards the muzzle. Grips are full sized with some marks from handling and use. Holster is very good, leather is supple, and complete with some scattered areas of abrasion. Rear two straps may be a replacement. EW Accessories: Holster Barrel Length: 4 - 5/8" Caliber/Bore: 10.6mm FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Erfurt Model: 1883 Reichsrevolver Serial Number: 2655A
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(A) SMITH & WESSON NO. 3 .44 RUSSIAN DOUBLE ACTION REVOVER Lot #1308 (Sale Order 307 of 385) Blue with case hardened hammer and trigger. Black hard rubber checkered grips with S&W monogram. 4" barrel with full radius pinned front sight. "V" notch rear sight. CONDITION: Excellent restored with 98% reapplied blue finish remaining. 90% case color on hammer and trigger. Excellent bore, bright and clean. Action is tight and crisp. -MKS- Barrel Length: 4" Caliber/Bore: .44 Russian FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Model: 3 Serial Number: 50853
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(A) SMITH & WESSON NEW MODEL 3 DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER Lot #1309 (Sale Order 308 of 385) Pre-1900 No. 3 Smith & Wesson double action revolver. 6" barrel chambered in .44 S&W. Full radius pinned front sight. Fixed "V" notch rear sight. Nickel with blue trigger guard. Case hardened hammer and trigger. Two piece hard rubber checkered grips with S&W monogram. Fire blue barrel release. CONDITION: Near mint overall with 98+% bright heavy nickel. Slight drag line on cylinder. 98+% blue on trigger guard. 97-98% bright case color. Slight frosting on top of barrel. Bore is near mint, bright and clean. S&W monogram is light on right side of frame. A star and number 562 observed on frame, inside of grips indicating possible factory refinished. -MKS- Barrel Length: 6 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .44 S&W Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Model: Model 3 Serial Number: 49462
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(A) SMITH & WESSON MODEL 320 REVOLVING RIFLE Lot #1310 (Sale Order 309 of 385) Fluted 20" barrel chambered in .320 cartridge (similar to .32-44). Serial number 149. Blue with case hardened hammer and trigger guard. Dovetailed blade front sight and fold down two-leaf rear barrel sight. Red mottled hard rubber checkered forearm and two piece grips with S&W monogram. Complete with detachable shoulder stock. Blue hardware with plain straight grain walnut stock and black checkered hard rubber buttplate with S&W monogram. Made between 1879-1887. Approximately 224 examples with 20" barrels were produced. CONDITION: Excellent overall with approximately 95% original thinning blue on barrel and frame. Cylinder is mostly a grey/brown patina. Hammer and trigger guard show traces of case color turning a dove grey patina. Hard rubber grips and forearm are excellent showing modest wear. Commonly seen grips darker in color than forearm. Bore is darkening with areas of moderate abrasion. Detachable stock is excellent showing minimum wear. Hardware showing 85-90% original thinning blue. -MKS- Barrel Length: 20" Caliber/Bore: .320 S&W FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Model: 320 Revolving Rifle Serial Number: 149
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(A) SMITH AND WESSON MODEL 320 REVOLVING RIFLE. Lot #1311 (Sale Order 310 of 385) Smith & Wesson Model 320 Revolving Rifle. Blued with ribbed 18" barrel. Chambered in .320 S&W Rifle cartridge. A total of 977 including three different barrel lengths were manufactured between 1879-1887. 18" barrels were the most common with 514 total made. Red mottled hard rubber grips and forearm, checkered with diamond and S&W monogram. Detachable Circassian walnut stock with blued hardware. Black checkered hard rubber buttplate. Two blade fold down rear sight. Slip-on front sight is missing. No tang sight. British proof marks located on barrel and six places on cylinder. CONDITION: Very good overall with 10-15% original blue remaining, balance of gun is a grey/brown patina. Missing front and tang sights. Forearm and grips are fine showing moderate wear. Bore is excellent. -MKS- Barrel Length: 18" Caliber/Bore: .320 S&W FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: S&W Model: 320 Serial Number: 670
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(A) LEFAUCHEUX 8MM PINFIRE POCKET REVOLVER. Lot #1312 (Sale Order 311 of 385) 1860s manufacture. Pocket Lefaucheux 8mm pinfire revolver with blue finish and ivory grips. Engraved in intricate scrolls and vines with left barrel flat marked "E. Lefaucheux LV Brevette". Fitted with ivory grips with engraved retaining screw and escutcheon. CONDITION: Very good with 95% blue finish remaining. Action operates properly. Bore is good and grips are very fine with no distress or material loss. TDW Barrel Length: 2 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: 8mm Pinfire FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Lefaucheux Model: Pinfire Serial Number: 66363
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(A) LEFAUCHEUX 5MM PINFIRE REVOLVER WITH CASE Lot #1313 (Sale Order 312 of 385) Petite gold washed 5mm caliber pinfire revolver with folding trigger and two piece checkered walnut grips. Housed in a form fitted carry holster/wallet. Six shot double action design with engraved cylinder and frame. Holster/case is of a heavy cotton or hemp material with two satin lined compartments. One is for the gun the other is for paper money and coins. Gun is fully gold washed with exception of hammer and grips. CONDITION: Very fine and well preserved. Little to actual use is evident. These unique revolvers were quite popular in the 1860-1870's period and often utilized in Europe. TDW Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 2" Caliber/Bore: 5mm Pinfire FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Lefaucheux Model: Pinfire Serial Number: 3
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(A) ELEGANT 7MM PINFIRE PEPPERBOX WITH CASE. Lot #1314 (Sale Order 313 of 385) Manufactured 1860 through 1880's. Six shot 7mm Pinfire pepperbox with folding trigger. Double action operation, blue finished frame, and barrel cluster. Smooth walnut grips with nickel silver escutcheon. Small concealed screw in cartridge ejector in butt. Housed in a period form fitted pipe type case with blue satin and velvet lining. These petite pocket pistols were considerably more powerful than the American small frame guns of day and were frequently encountered in Western Europe. CONDITION: Very good with over 90% blue finish remaining on barrel cluster. Frame finish has flaked with 20% remaining. Action operates smoothly and properly. Bores are very good. Exterior of case is very good while interior has deteriorated on upper half. TDW Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 1 - 7/8" Caliber/Bore: 7mm Pinfire FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: French Model: Pepperbox Serial Number: 560
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(A) NEW HAVEN ARMS COMPANY NO. 1 POCKET PISTOL. Lot #1315 (Sale Order 314 of 385) New Haven Arms Company Small Frame No.1 Pocket Pistol with 3 - 1/2" barrel. Made between 1857-1862 with a total production of approximately 850. Brass with blue barrel. Two line barrel address marked: "NEW HAVEN CONN./PATENT FEB.14 1854". Two piece varnished walnut grips. German silver post front and "V" notch rear sights. Serial number 1684 observed on frame under left side grip. CONDITION: Fine overall. Barrel mostly a gunmetal/brown patina with traces of original blue in the flutes. Bore is excellent. Brass frame is excellent showing a light honey color patina. Balance of metal is a gunmetal/brown patina. Grips are excellent showing modest wear with scattered dings and scratches. Action operates correctly. -MKS- Barrel Length: 3 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .31 Rocket Ball FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: New Haven Arms Co Model: No.1 Pocket Serial Number: 1684
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(A) VOLCANIC NAVY PISTOL WITH 6" BARREL Lot #1316 (Sale Order 315 of 385) Volcanic Repeating Arms Company large frame Navy pistol with 6" barrel. Brass with blue barrel, and two piece varnished walnut grips. German silver post front and "V" notch rear sights. Serial number 2039 observed on frame under right side grip. Serial number 2039 also observed on inside of side plates, toggle link, bolt carrier, and right side of loading lever. No serial number found on grips. Small "L" observed on left of lever. Barrel address is partially visible. CONDITION: Fine overall. Barrel mostly a gunmetal/brown patina with scattered light pitting. Bore is dark. Brass frame is excellent showing a light honey color patina. Balance of metal a gunmetal/brown patina. Grips are excellent showing modest wear. Action operates correctly. -MKS- Barrel Length: 6" Caliber/Bore: .41 Rocket Ball FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Volcanic Model: First Model Serial Number: 2039
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(A) VOLCANIC NAVY PISTOL WITH 8" BARREL. Lot #1317 (Sale Order 316 of 385) Volcanic Repeating Arms Company large frame Navy pistol with 8" barrel. Brass with blue barrel, and two piece varnished walnut grips. German silver post front and "V" notch rear sights. Serial number 384 observed on frame under right side grip. Serial number 384 also observed on inside of side plates, toggle link, bolt, bolt carrier, and right side of loading lever. Serial number 384 also found on inside both grips panels. Barrel address marked in three lines "THE VOLCANIC/REPEATING ARMS CO./PATENT NEW HAVEN CONN. FEB. 14. 1854". CONDITION: Fine overall. Barrel mostly a gunmetal/brown patina with scattered light abrasions. Bore is fine with moderate abrasion. Brass frame is excellent showing an unpolished mustard color patina. Balance of metal a gunmetal/brown patina. Grips do not fit frame properly, have a sizable gouge on right side and chips of wood missing on left side at heel. Action operates correctly. -MKS- Barrel Length: 8" Caliber/Bore: .41 Rocket Ball FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Volcanic Repeating Arms Model: Navy Serial Number: 384
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(A) NEW HAVEN ARMS CO. NO. 1 VOLCANIC .31 CALIBER LEVER ACTION PISTOL. Lot #1318 (Sale Order 317 of 385) Approximately 850 No. 1 Volcanic Pistols with 3 - 1/2" barrels were manufactured between 1857-1862. Brass frame with blue barrel and integral magazine tube. Case hardened hammer and lever. Two piece varnished walnut grips. This example, serial number '51' features light scroll engraving on the frame with border work. Serial number '51' has been observed on right side of loading lever, on inside surface of both left and right sideplates, inside grips on left side of frame, and on inside surface of both grip panels. CONDITION: Fine overall with traces of original blue on barrel, turning a gunmetal grey patina overall. Barrel has been worn smooth on top barrel flat and the address is not legible. Frame is excellent with a soft butterscotch color patina. Grips are excellent showing most the original varnish with modest wear. Straight rifled bore is excellent with strong grooves and lands. Action functions properly, though a bit "sticky". Overall a very nice example of a scarce model. -MKS- Barrel Length: 3 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .31 Rocket Ball FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: New Haven Arms Model: Volcanic Serial Number: 51
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(A) HIGH CONDITION WINCHESTER 1873 DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE IN .38-40. Lot #1319 (Sale Order 318 of 385) 1880 vintage Model 1873 Deluxe Rifle. 24" full octagon barrel. Full length magazine tube. Chambered in .38-40 caliber. Shotgun style butt with smooth steel buttplate. Full figured flame grain deluxe wood and forearm with 'H' style checkering. Blue with case hardened frame, lever, forearm cap and hammer. Set trigger. Lyman ivory bead front sight. Standard rear barrel sight. Unique vintage, mid-range elevator sight that is dovetailed into the top tang. CONDITION: Excellent plus with 95-97% bright original blue on barrel and magazine tube. 85+% dark heavy original case color on the frame and hammer. Lever and forearm cap retain 75-80% original case color. Bore is very fine with some abrasion. Action is tight and crisp. Wood is excellent plus retaining 97-98% original finish showing light wear. Overall a most desirable high condition case colored deluxe rifle. -MKS- Barrel Length: 24" Caliber/Bore: .38-40 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1873 Paperwork: Factory letter Serial Number: 61877
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(A) FINE CIVIL WAR NEW HAVEN ARMS MODEL 1860 HENRY RIFLE Lot #1320 (Sale Order 319 of 385) Manufactured in the later part of 1863 and at the peak of the United States Civil War. 24 - 1/4" octagon barrel with integral 15 round tubular magazine. Barrel is marked "HENRY'S PATENT.OCT.16.1860 MANUFACT'D BY THE NEW HAVEN ARMSCO.NEW HAVEN CT." Fitted with nickel silver blade front sight and ladder adjustable "Henry" rear sight graduated to 1000 yards and serial number 3864 to rear of sight on top barrel flat. Receiver is made of gunmetal brass with serial number 3864 located on left side of lower tang internally. Straight grained American walnut stock with serial number 3864 found in mortise of upper tang and gun metal brass butt plate is also serial numbered internally at toe. Buttplate screws are numbers matching to rifle while tang screws are not numbered but are correct on this transitional rifle. This civilian Henry rifle (3864) was produced in the midst of the 1st US Government martial series. The preponderance of these rifles were issued to Union troops of the 3rd US Volunteer Infantry, and the 1st DC Cavalry. This rifle most certainly was obtained for use during the conflict as a great number of civilian Henry Rifles were purchased privately and issued to units such as the 7th, 11th and 66th Illinois Volunteer Infantry. CONDITION: Very good with the frame having attained a very mellow mustard patina. The barrel is a mottled grey patina with small period imperfections and scratches. The bore is very strong with visible rifling and light pitting in grooves. The American walnut stock has been lightly sanded at a much earlier time but is very good with the appropriate oil finish. The rear sight elevator is a gunsmith replacement produced of brass. The action operates smoothly and properly. The screw heads have slight distress in the slots as is expected as these rifles were disassembled in the field for cleaning and maintenance. A very attractive and honest Civil War Henry rifle that is far better than average. PROVENANCE: From the Carl Balderson Jr. Estate Collection. TDW Barrel Length: 24 - 1/4" Caliber/Bore: .44 Henry Rim Fire FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: New Haven Arms Model: 1860 Henry Serial Number: 3864
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(A) SILVER PLATED & ENGRAVED NEW HAVEN ARMS HENRY RIFLE. Lot #1321 (Sale Order 320 of 385) 1864 vintage Henry Rifle serial number 4527. Silver plated receiver and buttplate. Letter "S" observed above serial number on inside of lower tang denoting factory silver plating. Engraved in typical Samuel J. Hoggson style featuring foliate scrolls with punch dot backgrounds located on receiver and buttplate. Large flower blossom engraved on both sides of receiver. Bird dog on point engraved on left side. A very similar engraving pattern can be seen on page 176 of Les Quick's book "THE HENRY RIFLE". Case hardened lever and hammer. Select grain walnut buttstock. First model rounded buttplate with trapdoor for cleaning rod. Loading lever with spur and lever latch located on lower tang. Large style magazine cartridge follower with milled flats on receiver slot. Assembly numbers observed on buttstock screws, and on end of barrel behind the loading gate. Serial numbers observed on top barrel flat, inside buttplate, inside lower tang, and inside upper tang slot of the stock. Late style, square back, German silver front sight. Late style ladder rear barrel sight graduated to 900 yards with small "V" notch sliding bar. No provisions for sling. CONDITION: Excellent overall. Barrel is refinished to a "plum brown" patina. 75-80% original silver plating on receiver and buttplate. Two holes are drilled into the top receiver flat. The buttplate tang screw is a replacement and set at an angle as there is a broken screw directly under the hole in the wood. Action is tight and crisp. Bore is excellent with modest abrasion. Stock is refinished. Overall a very attractive Henry rifle. -MKS- Barrel Length: 24" Caliber/Bore: .44 Rimfire FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: New Haven Arms Model: 1860 Paperwork: Previous Auction Description Serial Number: 4527
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(A) WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 FIRST MODEL FLATSIDE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Lot #1322 (Sale Order 321 of 385) Serial number 13826 located on lower tang, inside buttstock. Matching serial number observed on inside buttstock at top tang slot. Manufactured in 1866. Henry marked 24" octagon barrel with full length magazine tube. Early style magazine retainer with band pinned in place and screwed to barrel. Fluted forearm without cap, also pinned in place. Barrel marked two lines "HENRY'S PATENT-OCT. 16, 1860./KINGS-PATENT-MARCH 29, 1866". Dovetail blade front sight, Henry style ladder/slide adjustable rear barrel sight graduated and marked "900" at top of elevator with wide "V" notch slide. Brass "flatside" Henry style receiver with round top at barrel. Flat fire blue loading gate. Buttstock mounts in Henry fashion with two screws on top tang and one screw on bottom tang. Receiver mounted saddle ring. CONDITION: Fine overall. Barrel and magazine tube a medium grey-brown patina overall. Bore is fine with moderate pitting and good rifling. Minimum rounding of edges on receiver, cleaned at some point showing light to medium patina. Buttstock and forearm refinished with nice figure and grain. Buttstock broken at wrist and repaired. Overall, an honest and above average example of a rare First Model 1866 rifle. -MKS- Barrel Length: 24" Caliber/Bore: .44 Henry Rimfire FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1866 Serial Number: 13826
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(A) VERY INTRIGUING WINCHESTER 1876 "ONE OF ONE THOUSAND" LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Lot #1323 (Sale Order 322 of 385) 1883 vintage Model 1876. Caliber .45-60, 28" full octagon barrel and full length magazine tube. Partridge style front sight missing ivory bead. Possibly replaced “V” notch rear barrel sight. Barrel muzzle featuring a silver barrel band, and hand engraved foliate scrolls on flats descending in length from top down. Top flat of barrel is marked “WINCHESTER’S-REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN. CT./KING’S-IMPROVEMENT-PATENTED-MARCH 29. 1866. OCTOBER 16. 1860", and unusual, “CAL. 45-60” marking also on top flat. Barrel breech features silver band, with hand engraved in script “ONE OF ONE THOUSAND” on top flat in a banner. Breech side flats feature foliate scrolls with stippled background. Blued frame with screwed on rail and checkered oval thumbprint dust cover. Single set-trigger. Brass cartridge lifter is engraved “45-60”. Tang mounted thick base Vernier sight. Full figured burl walnut pistol grip stock and forearm with 'H' style checkering. Fleur-de-lis ebony inlay on pistol grip. Rifle style crescent buttplate with trap door. Accompanying rifle is an interesting and curious Cody Firearm Museum Winchester letter dated May 13, 2002 signed by Waddy Colvert, and a second museum letter dated May 19,1993, signed by Howard Michael Madaus. Both letters are unusual as they only document; "Sights: Vernier peep sight" "Receiver set up for pistol grip". There is no mention of stocks, barrel type, length, or caliber. The letters further documents shipment on February 12, 1883 which is late for a 1 of 1000 Model 1876 Rifle. Also accompanying the rifle is a series of letters written in 1954 between Mr. H.C. Hinckley (owner) and Thomas E. Hall, then curator of the Winchester factory gun collection. Mr. Hinckley apparently sent an inquiry on July 13, 1954 to Winchester requesting information on a One-of One-Thousand rifle as Mr. Hall responded on July 19,1954 saying he would need the serial number and model of the gun in order to research the factory archives. Mr. Hinckley responds back on July 24, 1954 with the needed information. Interestingly Mr. Hall responds to Mr. Hinckley on July 27,1954 saying the factory records showed no indication that Model 1876 serial number 32642 was marked "One of One Thousand" and stated he personally knew of two other rifles that were authentically marked One of One Thousand and where not recorded as such in the records. Mr. Hall recommended Mr. Hinckley contact well known collector and author James E. Serven to properly evaluate the gun. Mr. Hinckley writes Mr. Hall on October 12, 1954 saying he contacted Mr. Serven and Mr. Serven "said without a doubt my gun is a genuine "One of One Thousand" and attempted to purchase the rifle from him. CONDITION: Very fine overall appearing authentic in all respects. Approximately 40-50% original blue blending with a soft brown patina on the frame. Approximately 60-70% thinning blue blending with brown patina on the barrel. The magazine tube is mostly a grey/brown patina. Traces of original case color on the hammer. Lever is mostly a grey/brown patina. Wood is near excellent showing moderate wear. Bore is fine with light abrasions. Action is tight and crisp. Overall a very respectable example of a rare and desirable Model 1876 One of One Thousand Rifle -MKS- Barrel Length: 28" Caliber/Bore: .45-60 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1876 Paperwork: Cody letters, provenance Serial Number: 32642
CORRECTION: Wood shows moderate to heavy wear with a 1-1/2 inch crack at the wrist on the right side. A chip of wood is missing at the crack. Right side edge of pistol grip butt has an abrasion with minimum wood removed. Checkering shows heavy wear especially on the forearm. The loading lever is believed to be original, but it does not follow the contour of the pistol grip correctly. The rifle features a set trigger, however the adjustment screw is broken. Locking pin is missing from the magazine front retainer band. Bore is turning dark with good rifling and moderate abrasion. |
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(A) DOCUMENTED CIVIL WAR IDENTIFIED HENRY MODEL 1860 RIFLE. Lot #1324 (Sale Order 323 of 385) New Haven Arms Henry Rifle serial number 7225 manufactured 1864. Patriotically engraved with crossed flags, shields, and additional oak leaves. Surrounded with a rope border and further embellished with the name "G.W. FULTON" on right side. Rifle is identified to Union Major, George W. Fulton of the 21st Missouri Volunteer Infantry. Major Fulton commanded troops at the Battle of Shiloh against General P.T. Beauregard on Sunday April 6, 1864. He also commanded troops in the hostilities at Tupelo, and the Battle of Corinth. He purchased this rifle for the sum of $45.00 commercially and had it embellished for and additional fee of $10.00 in 1864. G.W. Fulton later was elected Sheriff of Knox County MO. This rifle was the subject of a concise article in the German Gun collectors magazine DWJ in April of 1982 and a copy of the magazine as well as a translated copy of the article are included. Henry Rifle #7225 with the 24 - 1/4" octagon barrel with integral 15 round magazine. Frame of Gunmetal brass with period embellishment. Chambered for .44 Henry Flat Rimfire and fitted with American walnut stock with crescent brass buttplate and factory fitted for sling swivel. Matching numbers are observed on barrel, internally on lower tang as well as in the stock mortise and on the toe of the butt plate. CONDITION: Very good with the frame having attained a mellow mustard color with age. The stock is full sized and is very fine. The barrel is a dove grey and void of any finish. The bore is very fine and the mechanics operate properly. This is a wonderful fully identified Civil War Henry rifle and is totally fresh to the market and never previously offered for sale in the United States. TDW Barrel Length: 24 - 1/4" Caliber/Bore: .44 Henry Rimfire FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: New Haven Arms Model: 1860 Henry Paperwork: German Magazine Article Serial Number: 7225
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(A) DELUXE MODEL WINCHESTER 1876 WITH RARE SEVEN LEAF BARREL SIGHT AND WIND GAUGE FRONT SIGHT Lot #1325 (Sale Order 324 of 385) 1885 vintage Model 1876 serial number 54965 however, according to the accompanying Winchester Museum Letter actual ship date from the warehouse was August 18, 1897. Letter also documents .45/75 caliber, octagon barrel, set trigger, checkered stock with pistol grip, rare seven leaf express rear barrel sight and beach front sight. The letter fails to mention the beach front sight is a very rare windage adjustable model. The seven leaf rear barrel sight has rare inlaid platinum center lines. Letter further documents screw eyes for sling and a shotgun butt. The shotgun butt notation is an obvious mistake as the current stock has a crescent rifle style butt and totally original to the rifle. Factory assembly number 1833 along with XX has been observed on the inside lower receiver tang, assembly number 1833 also observed on inside top tang channel of the stock, inside the butt of stock, and inside toe of the crescent rifle style buttplate. Full blue finish with case hardened lever and hammer. Full length magazine tube. According to Herbert G. House's book "WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 CENTENNIAL RIFLE" 256 examples were built with checkered stock, 3 with XX wood, 3 with wind gauge front sight and 529 with seven leaf express rear sight. CONDITION: Excellent overall. 85-90% thinning original blue on barrel and magazine tube. Approximately 60-70% thinning original blue on the receiver. Approximately 40% original case color on hammer and strong traces on loading lever. Wood is excellent retaining 90% original high finished varnish showing moderate wear with scattered light dents and scratches. Action is tight and crisp. Bore is excellent with moderate abrasions. Overall a very desirable and rare Deluxe Model 1876 "Centennial" rifle. -MKS- Barrel Length: 28" Caliber/Bore: .45-75 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1876 Paperwork: Cody Letter Serial Number: 54965
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(A) NEW HAVEN ARMS COMPANY VOLCANIC CARBINE SERIAL NUMBER 200. Lot #1326 (Sale Order 325 of 385) 21" barrel. Blue finish with integral magazine. Barrel reads "New Haven Conn. Patent Feb. 14, 1854". German silver front sight. No caliber marking. Gun metal receiver with rear sight on top, adjustable for elevation by means of a knurled screw. Serial number is stamped on left upper tang. Bottom of left tang has assembly number 34 as this is found in pencil on front of stock mortise and on stamped on buttplate mortise. All stock screws are numbered 200. Straight grain varnished American walnut stock. Gun metal buttplate has assembly number stamped on inside of tang. Buttplate screws also have serial number stamped on collar. CONDITION: About fine. Barrel shows a smooth plum-brown patina overall with traces of blue toward the breech in the gullet and on magazine tube. Loading collar was not disassembled, but flats lineup perfectly. Barrel marking is sharp. Magazine follower is loose and is believed to be a period replacement made of iron. Gun metal receiver shows a mustard-brown patina overall with no evidence of heavy cleaning. Sides of receiver show some minor dents and scratches. Sideplates fit well. Receiver sight shows a generous amount of blue. Hammer is a plum-brown patina. Lever is also plum-brown patina, with some very slight trace of blue toward the hinge. Buttstock is very fine with minor bruising and generous amounts of varnish. Buttplate shows an even mustard patina, that is bright on the high points. Serial is sharp. Screw numbers are clear. A nice example of an early Volcanic carbine. This carbine serial number 200 was featured in the German Arms Collectors magazine in April of 1973 and a copy of this magazine is included. TDW Barrel Length: 21" Caliber/Bore: .41 Volcanic FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: New Haven Arms Co Model: Volcanic Carbine Paperwork: German Magazine Article Serial Number: 200
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(A) RARE OPEN TOP WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 RIFLE WITH SET TRIGGER. Lot #1327 (Sale Order 326 of 385) Manufactured January 16th, 1878 and shipped with octagonal barrel and set trigger according to Buffalo Bill Historical Center letter. Open top Winchester Model 1873 rifles are extremely rare and a survey by Jim Gordon in his treatise of Winchester 1873 rifles reveals only 55 found at time of printing in 1997. The actual reason for the open top variation is not known; some believe it was done by Winchester to avoid a lawsuit by S.G. Bayes in response to a patent infringement complaint. Others have attributed to an ammunition issue and the trapping of exploding gases during a cartridge case failure. All observed examples of the Open Top 1873 Rifle are found numbered in the 27,200-27,999 range according to Gordon. This rifle is fitted with a 24 - 1/4" octagon barrel, two tone sporting blade front sight, elevator adjustable Rocky Mountain sporting rear sight, full magazine, and American walnut stocks with crescent butt with sliding brass trap for cleaning rod. CONDITION: Very good with metal remaining in a dove grey with mottled patina. Stocks are good with period bruises and impressions and being full sized with a minute amount of material loss at top of wrist. Bore is dark with very strong rifling. Action operates properly and locks up solidly. Comes with copy of factory letter. An extremely rare and desirable example of one of Winchesters great rarities. TDW Barrel Length: 24 - 1/4" Caliber/Bore: .44-40 WCF FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1873 Paperwork: Copy of Factory Letter Serial Number: 27660
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(A) WINCHESTER 1876 .50 WINCHESTER EXPRESS LEVER ACTION RIFLE WITH ROCKY MOUNTAIN HISTORY. Lot #1328 (Sale Order 327 of 385) 1880 vintage Model 1876. Chambered in .50 Winchester Express. Special ordered 26" tapered octagon barrel. Button magazine tube. Blue with case hardened frame, lever, hammer, and rifle style crescent buttplate. Straight grain walnut stock and forearm. Standard sights and trigger. Dust cover marked "WINCHESTER EXPRESS .50 CAL 95 GRS." Barrel breech marked ".50 CAL." on top flat. Trapdoor in buttplate with cleaning rod. CONDITION: Excellent overall. 95% original thinning blue on barrel. 80-85% dark case colors on frame. 45-50% case color on hammer and lever. Bore is excellent and bright. Action is tight and crisp. Wood is excellent with inscription crudely scratched on left side of stock that reads "CASPER MNT. WYOMING TER. SHOT GRIZZLY AUG 27 1884 7 FT TIP TO TIP WT. ESTIMATED 600 LBS." left side of forearm has initials "AQ" scratched in like fashion. A "V" notch is carved on toe of stock comb. Overall a very interesting and colorful Western Winchester. -MKS- Barrel Length: 26" Caliber/Bore: .50 Winchester Express FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1876 Serial Number: 14103
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(A) ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 MUSKET WITH ARGENTINE INSPECTIONS. Lot #1329 (Sale Order 328 of 385) Manufactured 1872, Winchester Model 1866 Musket with 27" round barrel and 7/8ths magazine. Stud front sight/socket bayonet lug. Ladder adjustable rear sight graduated to 800 yards. Two piece straight grained American walnut stocks with two retaining bands on forearm and musket pattern buttplate made of gunmetal brass with trap for cleaning rod. The gunmetal brass frame is profusely engraved in the L.D. Nimschke pattern of bordered scroll and vine with a distinct panel on both sides of a geometric cross hatch design. Belly of frame is engraved with similar patterns of scrolls on cartridge elevator and geometric patterns just forward of lever. The buttplate is uniquely engraved is a diamond pattern with faded background. Top of receiver and area surrounding the hammer are relief carved with a shaded background. The buttstock is marked with the AOS cartouche within a flowing ribbon that is identified to Argentina. Small (CS) inspection to rear of trigger as well as (J) inspection over chamber on barrel. Little is known about the Argentine marked Winchesters as most are 1866 carbines and another 1866 musket has arisen several years ago but was not engraved. Believed to be New York engraved and possibly a presentation piece with the hopes of landing a larger contract within the South American market. CONDITION: Barrel and magazine retain over 95% bright factory blue finish with light peppering and some patina. The gunmetal brass frame has a mellow mustard color as does the butt plate. The wood stocks have been very lightly sanded and refinished but remain full sized and the cartouche still evident. A unique musket with Argentine association. TDW Barrel Length: 27" Caliber/Bore: .44 Henry Rimfire FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1866 Musket Serial Number: 92463
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(A) FINE MARLIN MODEL 1894 .25-20 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Lot #1330 (Sale Order 329 of 385) Semi-deluxe Model 1894 with takedown frame. Half octagon to half round 24" barrel. Chambered in .25-20 caliber. Special ordered Beeches combination fold down front sight. Lyman two leaf fold down rear barrel sight, and Lyman No. 15 wind gauge rear tang mounted sight. Plain straight grain checkered walnut stock and forearm with pistol grip wrist. Marlin black hard rubber checkered shotgun style buttplate. Blue with case hardened frame, hammer and lever. CONDITION: Excellent overall with 97-98% bright original blue on barrel and magazine tube. 85+% case color on frame, lever and hammer. Wood is excellent showing very minimum wear. Bore is excellent. Action is tight and crisp. -MKS- Barrel Length: 24" Caliber/Bore: .25-20 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Marlin Model: 1894 Serial Number: 173565
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(A) WINCHESTER 1876 .45-75 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Lot #1331 (Sale Order 330 of 385) 1884 vintage Model 1876. 28" full octagon barrel with full length magazine tube. Blue with case hardened hammer and lever. Plain straight grip walnut stock and forearm. Rifle style crescent buttplate. Plain trigger. Chambered in .45-75. Special ordered sling swivels. Fold down ladder rear barrel sight and German silver blade front. CONDITION: Excellent overall partially restored. 95-97% original blue on barrel and magazine tube. Mottled case color on hammer and lever. Frame is professionally refinished with virtually all of the reapplied blue remaining. Buttplate is refinished with 98% reapplied blue remaining. Wood is lightly refinished showing minimum wear. Bore is bright and clean. Action is tight and crisp. Overall a very attractive rifle. -MKS- Barrel Length: 28" Caliber/Bore: .45-75 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1876 Serial Number: 44859
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(A) DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 .38-40 WCF LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Lot #1332 (Sale Order 331 of 385) Manufactured 1882. Full deluxe Model 1873 rifle with 24 - 1/4" barrel with nickel blade sporting front sight and elevator adjustable rear sporting sight. Traditional two line Winchester barrel address with top flat of barrel over chamber marked 38 WCF. Varnished checkered pistol grip deluxe American walnut stocks with steel smooth shotgun pattern butt plate. Tang is fitted with the early thick base folding tang sight with fine knurling. CONDITION: Good with exterior metal finished having turned an even and honest chocolate patina. The varnished stocks are good with signs of minor restoration and the addition of additional varnish. The action operates smoothly and properly. The bore is slightly dark with decent visible rifling. Rifle has a fine honest appeal and is quite attractive. TDW Barrel Length: 24 - 1/4" Caliber/Bore: .38-40 WCF FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1873 Serial Number: 86507
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(A) WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 .32-20 W.C.F LEVER-ACTION RIFLE. Lot #1333 (Sale Order 332 of 385) 1893 vintage Model 1873 with 26" full octagon barrel and full length magazine tube. Plain straight grip walnut stock and forearm. Rifle style buttplate. Set trigger. Chambered in .32-20 W.C.F. CONDITION: 75-80% original blue on barrel mixed with brown patina. Case hardened lever, hammer, and buttplate have turned a silver patina with scattered freckling. Wood has scattered dings and dents, showing moderate to heavy wear. Bore is good. Action is crisp. -MKS- Barrel Length: 26" Caliber/Bore: .32-20 W.C.F FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1873 Serial Number: 460156B
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(A) WINCHESTER 1886 .40-82 WCF LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Lot #1334 (Sale Order 333 of 385) 1890 vintage Model 1886, with 26" full octagon barrel and full length magazine tube. Straight grain walnut stock and forearm. Rifle style crescent buttplate. Blue with case hardened frame, hammer, lever, and buttplate. Standard sights. A Winchester Museum Letter dated June 15, 2012 signed by Jessica Bennett documents configuration and is included with the sale. CONDITION: Very fine overall with approximately 80-85% original blue on barrel and tube mixed with brown patina. Case hardened components are mainly a nickel patina. Stock has been sanded and finish added. Old repairs around the top tang. Stress cracks are present at both bottom and top tangs. Large gouge with wood missing at the comb heel. Forearm is sound with added finish. Bore is fine. Action is tight and crisp. -MKS- Barrel Length: 26" Caliber/Bore: .40-82 WCF FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1886 Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 38470
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(A) WINCHESTER OPEN TOP MODEL 1876 .45-75 LEVER-ACTION RIFLE. Lot #1335 (Sale Order 334 of 385) 1878 vintage Model 1876. 28" full round barrel with full length magazine tube. Rare and desired open top variation with four digit serial number. Two tone nickel sporting font sight with 1876 marked ladder adjustable rear sight. Chambered in .45-75. Plain straight grain walnut stock and forearm. Straight grip. Rifle style buttplate. Standard trigger. CONDITION: Very good with traces of original blue, turned mostly a a grey/brown patina overall. Bore is dark. Action is crisp. Wood shows moderate wear with period repair at wrist that in virtually undetectable. Correct and unmodified open top 1876 rifles are rarely encountered and this example is fresh to the market and never before offered for sale in the US. TDW Barrel Length: 28" Caliber/Bore: .45-75 Winchester FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1876 Serial Number: 5864
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(A) OUTSTANDING SPENCER LEVER-ACTION .56-46 SPORTING RIFLE. Lot #1336 (Sale Order 335 of 385) Manufactured 1864 through 1868 with a very limited production of approximately 1800 units the Sporting Spencer rifle is rarely encountered. This example, serial number 285, with serial number found off-set to left of ladder type sporting rear sight and bottom of barrel is chambered for the .56-46 Bottleneck cartridge. Two piece varnished American walnut stocks with pewter forend tip. Assembly number 158 is found on barrel, leveler, bolt assembly and rear of forearm. Top flat of receiver is marked "Spencer Repeating Arms Company Boston Mass, Pat'd March 6 1860". Finished with blue receiver and blue finish barrel. These sporting rifles are infrequently found in fine condition as they ended up being hard used during our period of Westward expansion post-Civil War. CONDITION: Very fine with the barrel retaining bountiful amounts of factory blue finish with balance turning brown patina. The receiver has turned a peppered dove grey as most all case colors are silvered out. The nicely figured walnut stocks retain most of the varnish finish and remain very fine with a very small area of material loss at left side of wrist from use. The bore is very good with sharp rifling with a small trace of pitting in lands. The original sights are very fine and have suffered no distress. The action is crisp and properly functioning. A very fine example of a very uncommon American sporting rifle. TDW Barrel Length: 26" Caliber/Bore: .56-46 Spencer FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Spencer Model: Sporting Rifle Serial Number: 285
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(A) WINCHESTER 1876 .45-60 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Lot #1337 (Sale Order 336 of 385) 1878 vintage Model 1876 "Short Rifle". 24" full round barrel. Full length magazine tube. Chambered in .45-60 cartridge. Plain straight grain walnut stock and forearm. Rifle style crescent buttplate with trapdoor. Complete with four piece sectional cleaning rod. Case hardened hammer and lever. German silver blade front sight. Fold down ladder rear barrel sight. Checkered oval "thumbprint" dust cover. Plain trigger. Winchester Museum letter documents configuration with note, "Changed to: 45/60 24" round barrel, plain trigger" "Received in warehouse on November 21,1879. Shipped from warehouse on March 29, 1880, order 19357". Apparently this rifle was pulled from the warehouse inventory and changed to a .45/60 with a 24" round barrel prior to original shipment. Possibly a special order? CONDITION: Excellent plus with 95-97% thinning original blue on barrel and magazine tube. 90-95% thinning original blue on frame. Strong case color on hammer. Lever is brown patina. Wood is excellent showing very little wear with added finish, possibly linseed oil. Bore is bright and clean. Action is tight and crisp. Likely a spurious inscription on bottom of brass elevator "William F Cody". This gun has been untouched in the consignors family since the 1920's. Overall a high condition Model 1876 in a scarce and desirable configuration. -MKS- Barrel Length: 24" Caliber/Bore: .45-60 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1876 Paperwork: Cody letter Serial Number: 7245
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(A) WINCHESTER 1876 LEVER ACTION RIFLE IN .45-75. Lot #1338 (Sale Order 337 of 385) 1884 vintage Model 1876. 28" full octagon barrel with full length magazine tube. Plain straight grain walnut stock and forearm. Rifle style crescent buttplate with trapdoor. Fold down ladder rear barrel sight and blade front sight. Standard trigger. Blue with case hardened hammer and lever. Chambered in .45-75. CONDITION: Excellent overall. 93-95% original thinning blue on barrel and magazine tube. 90-93% bright original blue on frame. Wood is excellent, showing moderate wear. Bore is excellent and bright. Action is tight and crisp. -MKS- Barrel Length: 28" Caliber/Bore: .45-75 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1876 Paperwork: Cody letter Serial Number: 44897
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(A) ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Lot #1339 (Sale Order 338 of 385) Manufactured 1873. Winchester Model 1866 rifle with gunmetal brass frame and fitted with a 24 - 1/4" octagon barrel. Two piece American walnut stocks with gunmetal brass crescent buttplate with trap for cleaning rod. Blade front sight with ladder type rear with spring inlaid into barrel slot. Two line Winchester barrel address. Factory fitted with sling swivels. Frame is classically engraved with scrolls and geometric designs with panels for presentation. Elevator is likewise engraved with a geometric cross hatch design. The engraving appears to be period and possibly New York in origin. The identical engraving pattern has been observed on rifle serial number 35383 and is signed by L.D. Nimschke and is featured in the George Madis Winchester book on page 119. CONDITION: Very good with gunmetal frame having been lightly polished in the past and remaining fairly bright. Engraving is crisp. Barrel and magazine tube have attained a dove grey finish with a mixture of light patina. The American walnut stocks have had additional finish applied in the past as well as a superb professional crack repair at the wrist. No serial number was observed in the tang mortise however buttplate is numbers matching to frame. The bore is very good with strong rifling and slight frosting in the grooves. An unusual spot on upper tang indicated that the rifle at one time had a hole drilled into it but has been professionally filled may years ago and is nearly indiscernible. A very attractive engraved 1866 Winchester. TDW Barrel Length: 24 - 1/4" Caliber/Bore: .44 Henry RF FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1866 Serial Number: 110304
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(A) EXTREMELY RARE REPUBLICA MEXICO WINCHESTER FIRST MODEL 1866 LEVER-ACTION CARBINE. Lot #1340 (Sale Order 339 of 385) Standard carbine with 20" round barrel, full magazine, front sight integral with barrel band and a two position rear sight missing second blade. Left side of receiver has a staple & ring. Mounted with uncheckered American walnut with straight stock and second type Henry brass crescent buttplate with trap. Serial number was observed on left side of lower tang under the wood, inside top tang channel of buttstock, and inside toe of buttplate. Receiver has features of the parent Henry rifle with its sharp radius at the top rear edge, dovetailed side plates at front & rear edges vs. later models with dovetails only at the front edges. Front flats of the receiver are without a flare at the front edges which leaves the forearm wood thin & vulnerable. Left side of lower tang is also marked with the tiny assembly numbers “1753” which are also found inside the sideplates. Bottom of receiver is marked (R.M. 125) and believed to be for Republica Mexico. CONDITION: Good overall with worn walnut stocks with material losses on forearm at barrel line. Butt stock has longitudinal crack emanating from butt towards wrist. Stock is numbered to gun in stock mortise as is buttplate numbered at heel internally. Bore is dark. No finish remains on barrel and tube and is a mottled dove grey mixed with patina. Several screws have been replaced and repaired. Butt stock screws are replacements and tang screw is incorrect. Action operates properly. An extremely rare and interesting 1st Model flatside 1866 carbine with Mexican Markings. TDW Barrel Length: 20" Caliber/Bore: .44 Henry Rimfire FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1866 1st Model Serial Number: 14650
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(A) WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 .44-40 LEVER ACTION RIFLE (1887). Lot #1341 (Sale Order 340 of 385) Manufactured 1887. 24 - 1/4" full octagon barrel with half nickel blade sporting front sight and elevator adjustable rear sporting sight. Two line Winchester barrel address with "44 WCF" marking over chamber on top barrel flat. Half/button magazine. Two piece varnish American walnut stocks with crescent buttplate with trap for cleaning rod (included). Blue finished barrel and reciever. Case colored hammer, lever, and butt plate. Tang is fitted with scarce Winchester Model 62 folding-peep tang sight. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. The barrel and receiver retain well over 95% bright factory blue finish with very small amounts of finish loss at sharp edges. Forend cap retains 50% blue finish while hammer and lever retain over 80% vivid case colors. The buttplate is slightly silvered with over 30% case colors remaining. The straight grained American walnut stock retain over 90% original varnish and are very fine with several minor bruises and scratches. The bore is exceptional with sharp rifling and bright lands and grooves, The action operates smoothly and properly. A very fine example of the classic 1873 Rifle. The steel four piece cleaning rod is housed in the butt trap and is very good. TDW Barrel Length: 24 - 1/4" Caliber/Bore: .44-40 WCF FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1873 Serial Number: 245007B
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(A) TYPE II MARTIAL NEW HAVEN ARMS 1860 HENRY .44 RF LEVER ACTION RIFLE Lot #1342 (Sale Order 341 of 385) A total of 1,731 Henry Rifles were purchased by the U.S. Government for issue to federal military units during the American Civil War. These rare guns are categorized into two groups, Type I and Type II. Type I guns had inspection proof marks on the frame, barrel, buttplate and stock. Type II guns simply had a government inspection stamp on the left side of the stock wrist, being the initials "J.T." or "A.W.M." Of the total 1,731 "Martial" Henry's approximately 800 are believed to be the Type II variety and fall into the 7000-9000 serial number ranges. This fine example, serial number 9303 is a Type II martial with government inspection stamp "A.W.M." on the stock left side at the wrist. Serial number 9303 has been observed on the inside top tang channel of the stock, the inside toe of the buttplate, and inside left side of the bottom tang. The name "ROBERT C. WALLACE" is neatly engraved on the top frame flat. Typical 24" octagon shape barrel with integral magazine tube. Late version folding ladder rear barrel sight, graduated to 900 yards. Sling swivels located on the left side of the stock and left side of the barrel. Late model rifle style crescent buttplate with trapdoor and inside reinforcing boss at the toe. Complete with correct all steel four piece sectional cleaning rod. Standard straight grain oil finished walnut stock with a very visible "bump" on the left side, just under the sling swivel. This historic rifle belonged to Civil War veteran Robert C. Wallace. Wallace was born in Ayshire, Scotland on February 26, 1837. At age 7 he and his family emigrated to the United States in 1844 and settled in Detroit, Michigan. Upon outbreak of the American Civil War Robert joined a Detroit militia unit called the "Detroit Guards" on April 18,1861 for a 90 day enlistment. In 1862 the 5th Michigan Volunteer Cavalry was organized at Detroit. Robert joined the 5th and was commissioned as supernumerary 2nd Lieutenant on September 2, 1862. Robert was captured in Northern Virginia by John Mosby's men and sent to Libby prison. He was exchanged prior to the battle of Gettysburg and was with George A. Custer during battle with J.E.B. Stuart on the third day at Gettysburg. During the war Robert participated in numerous campaigns and incidents including skirmishes on the Rapidan, the aborted Kilpatrick raid on Richmond, and the Wilderness campaign. He was an eye witness to the death of J.E.B. Stuart at Yellow Tavern and at the Front Royal Affaire involving the execution of a number of Mosby's men during Sheridan's Shenandoah Valley campaign. Robert was at Appomattox April 9 & 10 1865 where he saluted General Robert E. Lee , a gesture which was returned in kind and mentioned in Robert E. Lee's memoirs. He rode in the Grand Review as a Major of the 5th Cavalry on May 25,1865 and help to muster out the Regiment in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas June 22,1865. After the war Robert moved to Helena, Montana. He married Ellen Shaw in 1875 and they had two children David and Margaret. In 1915 he published his memoirs entitled "A FEW MEMORIES OF A LONG LIFE" only two known original copies of the book exist today, one being in the Montana State Library. In 1988 530 copies were reprinted and one of those copies accompanies this rifle. Robert Wallace died on October 21, 1928 in Montana at nearly 92 years. Indeed a long and full life. CONDITION: Excellent plus. The barrel and magazine are extremely clean and sharp showing no abuse with strong thinning original blue turned a very pleasing brown patina overall. The frame is outstanding, unpolished with a beautiful even mustard patina. Hammer and lever are brown patina. Wood is excellent showing modest wear, only a few dents and scratches, mainly on the right side. One stress fracture on the bottom of stock at the toe. Strong "A.W.M." inspection stamp on left side of stock at the wrist. Missing front sight blade. Bore is fine. Action is tight and crisp. Overall this is an outstanding Martial Henry with great Civil War and Montana history. -MKS- Barrel Length: 24 " Caliber/Bore: .44 RF FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: New Haven Arms Model: 1860 Henry Paperwork: Book, photos Serial Number: 9303
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(A) HENRY 1860 .44 RIMFIRE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Lot #1343 (Sale Order 342 of 385) Late model Henry Rifle manufactured in 1865, serial number 8161. Standard 24" barrel with integral magazine tube. Plain straight grain walnut stock with later style brass buttplate with pointed heel. Sling swivels on left side of barrel and left side of stock. Serial number 8161 observed on top barrel flat at the breech, inside lower tang, stock top tang channel, and inside buttplate at the toe. No serial or assembly number is present on barrel inside the loading gate. Rear barrel sight is a replacement. Some screws are replacements. Magazine follower spring is a replacement. CONDITION: Very fine overall with partial reconditioning. Barrel is excellent showing areas of refinishing. Bore is dark. Frame is excellent and clean showing a beautiful unpolished mustard color patina. -MKS- Barrel Length: 24" Caliber/Bore: .44 Rimfire FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Henry Model: 1860 Serial Number: 8161
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(A) RARE GOLD AND NICKEL FACTORY ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 LEVER ACTION SADDLE RING CARBINE. Lot #1344 (Sale Order 343 of 385) Engraving is very similar to the example shown in Winchester's 1897 "HIGHLY FINISHED ARMS CATALOG" as Style No. 10. The Winchester Museum Archival letter that accompanies this carbine documents it as $5.00 engraved. Frame exhibits classic scroll work with a punch dot background. Left side of frame features an oval panel scene with a buck and doe deer surrounded by scrolls and border work. A nearly identical example is shown on page 90 of R.L. Wilson's classic work "WINCHESTER" "AN AMERICAN LEGEND". A second similar gun, attributed to Theodore Roosevelt is shown on page 131. Features include a standard 20" full round barrel and magazine tube. Chambered in desirable .44-40 caliber. Square base with pinned blade front sight and fold down ladder rear barrel sight. Highly figured deluxe grade stock and forearm with deluxe high finish varnish and 'H' style checkering. Carbine style buttplate with light scroll work on the heel. Barrel, magazine, sights, all screw heads (with exception of one gold screw located on tang), saddle ring and staple, hammer, lever, trigger, bolt, and loading gate are all nickel plated. Gold finished barrel bands, frame, and buttplate. CONDITION: Excellent overall with 90+% original nickel plate on barrel and magazine tube. 95% nickel on bolt an hammer. Lever shows 90+% nickel with some light blistering. 95% original gold on frame and buttplate. Wood is excellent showing modest wear. Bore is fine with light abrasion. Action is tight and crisp. Overall a very desirable and documented, highly finished Winchester that has previously been in several prestigious collections. -MKS- Barrel Length: 20" Caliber/Bore: .44-40 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1892 Paperwork: Cody letter Serial Number: 67379
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(A) WINCHESTER FIRST MODEL 1873 RIFLE (1875). Lot #1345 (Sale Order 344 of 385) Manufactured 1875. Winchester Model 1873 rifle with 24 - 1/4" round barrel, full magazine, and crescent butt. Traditional two line barrel address with 1/2 nickel sporting blade front sight and proper First Model elevator adjustable sporting rear sight with checkered sides, thumb print dust cover, blue finish with case colored hammer, lever, and buttplate. Two piece American walnut stocks. CONDITION: Fine overall with over 70% blue finish on barrel and receiver. Magazine tube has turned a chocolate patina. Walnut stocks are lightly period worn, full sized, and have no indication of having ever been disassembled. Bore has strong rifling with darkness and pitting in grooves. Screws are very good. Buttplate has silvered out as has lever. Traces of case colors remain on hammer. Rifle operates properly and is far superior in condition to most all First Model 1873 rifles and is an honest untouched example. TDW Barrel Length: 24 - 1/4" Caliber/Bore: .44-40 WCF FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1873 Serial Number: 7717
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(A) WINCHESTER 1886 LEVER ACTION SADDLE RING CARBINE. Lot #1346 (Sale Order 345 of 385) 1891 vintage saddle ring carbine chambered in desirable .50 Express. Blue with case hardened frame, hammer, and lever. 22" round barrel and full length magazine tube. Straight grain walnut stock and forearm. Carbine style buttplate. Fold down express rear barrel sight and pinned blade front. Complete with saddle ring. CONDITION: Bright clean bore. Gun has been completely and professionally restored to factory like finishes. Most all reapplied finishes remain. Overall a very attractive and desirable Model 1886 saddle ring carbine. -MKS- Barrel Length: 22" Caliber/Bore: .50 Express FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1886 Serial Number: 58370
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(A) WINCHESTER 1866 .44 RIMFIRE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Lot #1347 (Sale Order 346 of 385) Early Model 1866 rifle, serial number 19748, manufactured late 1868. Henry marked 24" octagon barrel with full length magazine tube. Henry style fold down ladder rear sight graduated to 900 yards. German silver blade front sight. Plain straight grain walnut stock and forearm with brass rifle style crescent buttplate with trapdoor complete with correct four piece sectional cleaning rod. Forearm with brass cap. Sling swivels mounted to stock and forearm cap. CONDITION: Excellent overall. Brass receiver, forearm cap, and buttplate have a nice light mustard color patina showing modest wear with scattered light dents dings. Lightly rounded corners and edges. Barrel and magazine tube have a pleasing overall blue/brown patina. Loading lever, and hammer mostly a brown patina. Wood is solid showing modest to heavy wear with a couple old repairs around the upper tang and a 3" section repaired at the stock toe. Bore is excellent, action functions properly. Overall, a totally original early Model 1866 with great eye appeal. -MKS- Barrel Length: 24" Caliber/Bore: .44 Rimfire FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1866 Paperwork: Letter from Earl Borton Serial Number: 19748
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(A) WINCHESTER 1873 FIRST MODEL .44-40 LEVER ACTION SADDLE RING CARBINE. Lot #1348 (Sale Order 347 of 385) 1876 vintage First Model 1873 saddle ring carbine. 20" round barrel with full length magazine tube. Front barrel band with integral front sight. Fold down two leaf rear barrel sight. Staple with saddle ring on left side of frame. Blue with case hardened lever and hammer. Mortised dust cover with checkered "thumbprint". Plain straight grain walnut stock and forearm. Carbine style buttplate with trapdoor. Complete with original three piece cleaning rod. Plain trigger. CONDITION: Fine overall with 80-85% original blue on barrel and magazine tube. 75-80% original blue on frame. Traces of case color on lever and hammer. Wood is sound with the stock showing moderate wear and forearm showing moderate to heavy wear. Bore is excellent, bright and clean. Action is tight and crisp. Overall an above average first model saddle ring carbine. -MKS- Barrel Length: 20" Caliber/Bore: .44-40 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1873 First Model Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 14538
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(A) WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 .44 RF LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Lot #1349 (Sale Order 348 of 385) 1882 vintage Model 1866 rifle, serial number 158676. 24" octagon barrel with full length magazine. Plain straight grain walnut stock and forearm. Late model with steel rifle style buttplate and forearm cap. Brass frame, with casehardened lever and hammer. Chambered in .44 caliber rimfire. CONDITION: Excellent overall with a beautiful unpolished patina on the frame that is a very pleasing dark mustard color. Barrel and magazine tube have traces of original blue, mostly brown patina overall. Lever, hammer, buttplate, and forearm cap are mostly brown patina. Wood is sound showing moderate wear with scattered dents and dings. Slivers of wood missing around upper and lower tangs leaving space between the stock and frame. Bore is dark. Action is tight and crisp. Overall an attractive 1866 rifle. -MKS- Barrel Length: 24" Caliber/Bore: .44 RF FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1866 Serial Number: 158676
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(A) ELABORATELY ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Lot #1350 (Sale Order 349 of 385) Manufactured by Winchester in 1884 during the time of great Western expansion. Winchester Model 1866 rifle with 24 - 1/4" octagon barrel and fitted with highly figured walnut stocks with straight grip and crescent butt with steel butt plate equipped with trap for cleaning rod. Profusely engraved with vignettes of Dall sheep, bison, antelope, and the bust of a Native American in full headdress. The game scenes are surrounded by scroll and vine engraving patterns with a chiseled background. Top and bottom of the gunmetal brass frame are engraved in the same pattern. Barrel is marked with standard Winchester two line address and rifle is chambered for the .44 Henry Flat rimfire cartridge. Front sight is a nickel silver sporting blade while the rear is fitted with an elevator adjustable sporting rear sight. The highly figured American walnut stocks are oil finished and are full sized. CONDITION: Very fine with traces of blue finish remaining in protected areas, balance having turned plum or patina. The period custom engraved frame is turning a pleasant chocolate patina with traces of protective lacquer remaining on belly. Buttstock has a nearly invisible crack repair at wrist and the application of additional finish is observed on both butt and forearm. Bore is modestly dark with strong rifling. Action operates properly and locks solidly. TDW Barrel Length: 24 - 1/4" Caliber/Bore: .44 Henry Rimfire FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1866 Serial Number: 164425
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(A) HIGH CONDITION WINCHESTER 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE IN .44-40. Lot #1351 (Sale Order 350 of 385) 1890 vintage Model 1873 rifle. 24" full octagon barrel. Full length magazine tube. Rifle style crescent buttplate with trapdoor and four piece sectional Winchester cleaning rod. Plain straight grain walnut stock and forearm. Chambered in desirable .44-40 cartridge. Plain trigger. Standard sights. Blue with case hardened lever, hammer, and buttplate. CONDITION: Excellent plus overall. 97-98% thinning original blue on barrel and magazine tube. 97-98% original blue on frame with light freckling. Strong case color on hammer. Traces of case color on lever, mostly brown patina. Traces of case color on buttplate, mostly brown patina. Excellent bore, bright and clean. Excellent wood showing modest wear. Action is tight and crisp. Overall a high condition Model 1873 chambered in the most desirable caliber and configuration. -MKS- Barrel Length: 24" Caliber/Bore: .44-40 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1873 Paperwork: Cody Letter Serial Number: 323370B
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(A) WINCHESTER 1873 FIRST MODEL .44-40 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Lot #1352 (Sale Order 351 of 385) 1876 vintage 1873 First Model rifle. 24" full round barrel with full length magazine tube. Chambered in .44-40. Mortised dust cover with checkered "thumbprint". Plain straight grain walnut stock and forearm. Rifle style crescent buttplate. Standard sights and trigger. Blue with case hardened hammer, buttplate, and lever. CONDITION: Fine overall with approximately 80-85% thinning original blue mixed with brown patina on barrel and magazine tube. 75-80% thinning original blue on frame. Traces of case color on hammer. Lever and buttplate mainly a light brown/gunmetal grey patina. Stock is excellent showing modest wear. Forearm is sound with a few scratches and dents. Bore is excellent. Action is tight and crisp. Overall an above average early first model 1873 with honest wear. -MKS- Barrel Length: 24" Caliber/Bore: .44-40 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1873 First Model Serial Number: 18885
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(A) FIRST YEAR OF PRODUCTION WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 LEVER ACTION RIFLE IN .44-40. Lot #1353 (Sale Order 352 of 385) 1892 vintage Model 1892 rifle, serial number 9256. 24" octagon barrel with full length magazine tube. Chambered in .44-40 caliber. Plain straight grain walnut stock and forearm with a rifle style crescent buttplate. Blue with case hardened lever and hammer. Standard barrel sights. CONDITION: Excellent with approximately 85-90% original blue on the barrel and magazine tube blending with brown patina and scattered light freckling. A few moderate dings on top barrel flat at the breech. Frame has 75-80% thinning blue mixed with light freckling and a couple areas of moderate corrosion. Strong traces of bright case colors on the hammer and lever. Wood is excellent showing modest wear. Bore is bright and clean. Action is tight and crisp. Overall a very attractive first year rifle in a desirable configuration and caliber. -MKS- Barrel Length: 24" Caliber/Bore: .44-40 WCF FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1892 Serial Number: 9256
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(A) DOCUMENTED NORTHWEST MOUNTED POLICE WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 SADDLE RING CARBINE. Lot #1354 (Sale Order 353 of 385) Rare and desirable documented Northwest Mounted Police Model 1876 saddle ring carbine. Accompanying the carbine is a letter from the Buffalo Bill Historical Center dated January 19, 1996 stating: "JUST A QUICK LETTER TO INFORM YOU THAT YOUR WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 SERIAL NUMBER 45394 HAS BEEN NOTED AS A NORTHWEST MOUNTED POLICE FIREARM. THE DOCUMENTATION OF THIS CAN BE FOUND IN THE ARMS & ACCOUTERMENTS OF THE MOUNTED POLICE (1873-1973) BY ROGER F. PHILLIPS AND DONALD J. KLANCHER" Signed Sondra Paxton, CFM Membership Assistant. Also accompanying the gun is a Winchester Museum Letter documenting serial number 45394 as a carbine, received and shipped from the warehouse on April 18, 1885 with 199 other arms to order number 20202. Carbine has correct 22" round barrel with full length forearm and steel forearm cap. Plain straight grain walnut stock with carbine style steel buttplate. Full blue with case hardened hammer and lever. Saddle ring mounted to left side of receiver. Correct N.W.M.P special rear barrel sight graduated in meters, marked on the left side with numbers 1-5. The fold down leaf is marked 2-10. Carbine type post front sight. Correct N.W.M.P cartouche located on right side of stock at the butt. CONDITION: Excellent with traces of original finish. Overall a pleasing blue/brown patina. Bore is excellent showing very light abrasion. Action is tight and crisp. Overall above average condition. An historic and very desirable Northwest Mounted Police carbine. -MKS- Barrel Length: 22" Caliber/Bore: .45-75 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1876 Paperwork: Winchester letter, provenance Serial Number: 45394
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(A) WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 .22 SHORT LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Lot #1355 (Sale Order 354 of 385) 1888 vintage Model 1873 chambered in scarce .22 Short. Full 24" blue octagon barrel and magazine tube. Blue frame with case hardened hammer, lever, and buttplate. Plain straight grain walnut stock and forearm. CONDITION: Excellent with 90-95% original blue on barrel and magazine tube. Approximately 85% original blue on frame mixed with brown patina. Strong case color on hammer. Traces of case color on lever and buttplate, turning mostly a grey/brown patina. Bore is dark. Action is tight and crisp. Buttstock is excellent showing minimum wear with a nice raised grain. Forearm appears to have had some finish added. Overall a very clean and attractive .22 caliber Model 1873. -MKS- Barrel Length: 24" Caliber/Bore: .22 Short FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1873 Serial Number: 257262B
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(A) SECOND MODEL WINCHESTER 1873 .44-40 LEVER ACTION RIFLE WITH 30" BARREL. Lot #1356 (Sale Order 355 of 385) 1879 vintage Second Model 1873 rifle, serial number 30545. 30" octagon barrel with full length magazine tube. Blue with case hardened hammer and lever. Set trigger. "Thumbprint" dust cover. Plain straight grain walnut stock and forearm. Rifle style crescent buttplate. Standard barrel sights. Chambered in .44-40 caliber. CONDITION: Excellent overall with 50-60% original blue mixed with patina. Traces of case color on lever and hammer. Set trigger functions correctly. Wood is excellent showing modest wear. Bore has moderate abrasion. Action is tight and crisp. -MKS- Barrel Length: 30" Caliber/Bore: .44-40 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1873 Serial Number: 30545
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(A) WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Lot #1357 (Sale Order 356 of 385) 1871 vintage Model 1866 saddle ring carbine. Gunmetal brass frame and brass rifle style buttplate. Blue 20" round barrel and magazine tube. Saddle ring in place. Plain straight grain walnut stock and forearm. Bolt has been period converted to centerfire. This centerfire conversion with the traces of a cartouche on right side of butt makes it possible that this unique carbine ended up in Brazil, as they later purchased over 1000 1866 carbines in the .44 Henry Centerfire cartridge under contract in the early 1890's. CONDITION: Frame has medium mustard color patina with some rounding to edges. Barrel and magazine tube are a blue/brown patina, showing evidence of a period refinish resulting in the barrel address nearly gone. Unusual number "2" stamped on left side of barrel breech, and number "94" stamped on top left corner of frame. Faint evidence of a cartouche on right side of the stock at the heel. Bore has strong rifling with scattered pitting. Action is tight and crisp. Overall an attractive 1866 saddle ring carbine. -MKS- Barrel Length: 20" Caliber/Bore: .44 Henry Centerfire FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1866 Carbine Serial Number: 77899
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(A) WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 .44-40 LEVER-ACTION RIFLE. Lot #1358 (Sale Order 357 of 385) 1892 vintage Model 1873 saddle ring carbine chambered in .44-40. Plain, straight grain walnut stock. Saddle ring in place. Steel carbine style buttplate. CONDITION: Very good overall with a pleasing dark brown patina overall. Bore has strong rifling with scattered pitting. Action is tight and crisp. Stock has a 1859 Indian Head penny inlaid on the left side heel. Wood has finish added, showing moderate wear. -MKS- Barrel Length: 20" Caliber/Bore: .44-40 WCF FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1873 Serial Number: 421937B
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(A) WINCHESTER 1866 .44 RIMFIRE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Lot #1359 (Sale Order 358 of 385) 1870 vintage Model 1866 Rifle. 24" full octagon barrel with full length magazine tube. Brass frame, rifle style crescent buttplate, and forearm cap. Straight grain walnut stock and forearm. Special ordered fixed rear barrel sight and "Rocky Mountain" German silver blade front sight. Sling swivels. CONDITION: Fine overall. Traces of original blue on barrel an magazine tube, mostly a brown patina overall. Hammer and lever are a brown patina. Brass is a light mustard patina with scattered dings and scratches. Wood has added finish showing wear with scattered dents and scratches. Right front of forearm is missing a 1 - 1/2" x 1/4" sliver of wood. -MKS- Barrel Length: 24" Caliber/Bore: .44 RF FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1866 Serial Number: 43097
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(A) WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 .44-40 WITH RARE SEVEN LEAF EXPRESS REAR SIGHT. Lot #1360 (Sale Order 359 of 385) 1892 vintage Model 1873 with accompanying Winchester Museum Letter documenting shipment from the warehouse on August 16, 1893 to order number 20816. Letter further documents rifle, .44 caliber, octagon barrel, set trigger, seven leaf express rear sight, and beach front sight, sling, and swivels. Full blue with casehardened lever and hammer. Plain straight grain walnut stock and forearm. Rifle style crescent buttplate. CONDITION: Fine overall. Clean metal with traces of original blue and case color. Overall a gunmetal grey/brown patina. Wood is sound showing modest wear. Action is tight and crisp. Bore is near fine showing moderate abrasion. Complete with period leather sling. Overall an attractive rifle showing honest wear in a desirable caliber with a rare factory documented seven leaf express sight. -MKS- Barrel Length: 24" Caliber/Bore: .44-40 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1873 Paperwork: Cody Letter Serial Number: 431698B
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(A) WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 .45-60 LEVER-ACTION RIFLE. Lot #1361 (Sale Order 360 of 385) 1880 vintage Model 1876. 28" full round barrel with full length magazine tube. Chambered in 45-60. Plain straight grain walnut stock and forearm. Straight grip. Rifle style buttplate. Standard trigger. Blade front, "buckhorn" rear barrel,sights. CONDITION: Very good with over 30% blue on frame with balance turned mostly a a grey/brown patina overall. Bore is dark with very strong rifling. Action is crisp. Wood is good with small period chip in forearm on left side. Tang screw is a modern replacement but looks good.-MKS- Barrel Length: 28" Caliber/Bore: .45-60 Winchester FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1876 Serial Number: 12633
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(A) WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 .45-60 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Lot #1362 (Sale Order 361 of 385) 1881 vintage Model 1876 Deluxe. 28" full octagon barrel with full length magazine tube. Chambered in .45-60. Deluxe checkered full figured walnut stock and forearm. Pistol grip. Rifle style buttplate. Set trigger. Blade front, fold down elevator rear barrel, sights. CONDITION: Very good with a dark brown patina overall. Bore is dark. Action is crisp. Wood shows moderate wear with finish added. -MKS- Barrel Length: 28" Caliber/Bore: .45-60 Winchester FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1876 Serial Number: 20844
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(A) WINCHESTER 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE IN .40-82. Lot #1363 (Sale Order 362 of 385) 1890 vintage Model 1886 rifle, serial number 43972. Full octagon 26" tapered barrel with full length magazine tube. Plain straight grain walnut stock and forearm with a rifle style crescent buttplate. Blue with case hardened frame, lever, hammer, forearm cap, and buttplate. Standard barrel sights. Chambered in .40-82 caliber. CONDITION: Very fine overall with 80-90% original thinning blue blending with patina on the barrel and magazine tube. Case hardened components are mostly a nickel/grey patina with slight traces of original case color. Wood is sound showing moderate wear with scattered dings and dents. Strong clean bore. Action is tight and crisp. -MKS- Barrel Length: 26" Caliber/Bore: .40-82 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1886 Serial Number: 43972
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(A) ENGRAVED MARLIN MODEL 1893 LEVER ACTION .30-30 RIFLE. Lot #1364 (Sale Order 363 of 385) 1897 vintage Model 1893 Marlin, serial number 149151. Engraved in Marlin factory pattern grade #1, featuring a round panel with a doe deer on receiver right side, and an oval panel with a running buck deer on receiver left side. Each panel is surrounded with fancy borders and scroll engraving with punch dot backgrounds. Scroll engraving on the loading lever lug, forearm cap, and takedown ring. Light engraving on top tang and barrel breech. Deluxe grade highly figured walnut stock and forearm. Checkered with pistol grip. 26" full octagon barrel with full length magazine tube. Chambered in .30-30 caliber. Rifle style crescent buttplate. Take down frame. Blued with case hardened hammer and buttplate. CONDITION: Excellent as restored. Approximately 95% reapplied finishes remaining. Front sight blade has been replaced with an attractively shaped "Rocky Mountain" style, made from horn. Bore is fine with moderate abrasion. Action is tight and crisp. Overall a very attractive rifle. -MKS- Barrel Length: 26" Caliber/Bore: .30-30 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Marlin Model: 1893 Paperwork: Cody Research form and Consignor Tag Serial Number: 149151
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(A) WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 .40-65 LEVER ACTION RIFLE Lot #1365 (Sale Order 364 of 385) 1893 vintage Model 1886 Winchester, serial number 82206. Special ordered 26" tapered octagon barrel with a button magazine. Chambered in .40-65 WCF. Straight grain walnut stock with rifle style crescent buttplate. Blue with case hardened frame, lever, forearm cap, and buttplate. CONDITION: Excellent overall. 90-95% original thinning blue on barrel. Wood is excellent showing modest wear. Frame is a nickel grey patina overall. Traces of case color on lever, and hammer. Bore is very good with moderate abrasion. Action is tight and crisp. -MKS- Barrel Length: 26" Caliber/Bore: .40-65 WCF FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1886 Serial Number: 82206
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(A) HIGH CONDITION FIRST YEAR OF PRODUCTION MODEL 1889 MARLIN .38-40 LEVER ACTION RIFLE. Lot #1366 (Sale Order 365 of 385) Model 1889, serial number 29988 manufactured in 1889. 24" full octagon barrel with full length magazine tube. Barrel marked in two lines " -MARLIN FIREARMS CO. NEW-HAVEN, CT. U.S.A.-/PATENTED OCT. 11,1887. APRIL. 2. 1889." Top of frame marked "MARLIN SAFETY". Plain trigger. "Rocky Mountain" front and rear barrel sights. Plain straight grain walnut stock and forearm. Rifle style crescent steel buttplate. Blue with case hardened lever, hammer, and buttplate. CONDITION: Excellent plus. Barrel and magazine tube retains 98+% bright original blue. Frame retains 95+% bright high polish blue, with the bolt retaining approximately 40% original blue. Slight traces of case color on the lever, hammer, and buttplate, blending with a brown/grey patina. Bore is excellent and bright. Wood is near mint showing minimum wear. Overall a high condition first year of production Model 1889. -MKS- Barrel Length: 24" Caliber/Bore: .38-40 WCF FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Marlin Model: 1889 Serial Number: 29988
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(A) REMINGTON NUMBER 2 ROLLING BLOCK DELUXE TARGET RIFLE. Lot #1367 (Sale Order 366 of 385) Lightweight Remington No. 2 Rolling Block with rapid tapered full octagon barrel, marked “REMINGTON ARMS CO. ILION, N.Y.” Special ordered Beach combination fold down front sight, spirit level at rear barrel position, and tang mounted, Vernier adjustable mid-range sight. Case hardened frame and buttplate. Deluxe grade walnut, full figured and finely hand checkered "perch belly" stock and forearm with extra finish. Ebony forearm tip. CONDITION: Excellent overall, with 98% original blue on barrel. Excellent bright clean bore. 30-40% original case color remaining on frame and buttplate, turning a pleasing patina. Most all original blue remaining on trigger, rolling block, hammer, and tang sight. Overall a very clean and attractive little Remington. -MKS- Barrel Length: 28" Caliber/Bore: .32 RF FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Remington Model: Number 2 Deluxe Serial Number: 31866
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(A) VERY RARE REMINGTON NUMBER 7 “ROLLING BLOCK” RIFLE IN SCHUETZEN CONFIGURATION Lot #1368 (Sale Order 367 of 385) Exceedingly rare factory installed telescopic sight. Serial number T300344, the “T” prefix is factory representation for telescopic sight. The Remington No. 7 was a very low production gun, manufactured from 1903-1910, for a total production of only 350 rifles. To find one with a factory installed telescopic sight makes for an incredible find, only two are known to exist. Part octagon to rapid tapered round barrel. Barrel marked “Remington Arms Co. Ilion N.Y. U.S.A.” Chambered in .25-20 caliber. Wm. Malcolm scope with unique mounts. Nicely figured pistol grip walnut stock and forearm with ebony tip. Molded hard rubber grip cap with scalloped edge. Nickel plated Schutzen style buttplate. Casehardened frame. Checkered trigger. CONDITION: Excellent overall with approximately 98% factory original blue on barrel. Most all factory case color present on frame, turning a silver patina on tangs. Wood is excellent with minimum wear. Sharp checkering. Most all factory original nickel plating on Schutzen buttplate. Bore is excellent, bright and shiny with strong rifling. Overall a rare and superlative Remington No. 7, unique opportunity to acquire the best. MKS Barrel Length: 26" Caliber/Bore: .25-20 WCF FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Remington Model: Number 7 Rolling Block Serial Number: T300344
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(A) ANNIE OAKLEY'S "LITTLE MISS SURE SHOT" STEVENS MODEL 44 .25-20 SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Lot #1369 (Sale Order 368 of 385) Born Phoebe Ann Moses on August 13, 1860, in Woodland, Darke County, Ohio, the girl who later became "Little Miss Sure Shot", Annie Oakley, had what she later termed "an inherent love for firearms and hunting". By the time she was twelve, Phoebe Ann was supporting her impoverished family (Quakers who had migrated to Ohio from Pennsylvania) by shooting game and catching fish for the local markets and restaurants. Life began well for Phoebe, living with her parents and two sisters on a thriving farm in a picturesque setting in Ohio when in 1866 her father was caught in a terrible winter storm while tending crops and cattle. Suffering severe trauma and hypothermia, he died that February. As a result the family lost the farm and moved to another on a cash lease for two years. Necessity and Phoebe's natural love for the outdoors led her to learn trapping and shooting. She recalls in her autobiography: "I remember how I struggled to master the family's 40-inch cap and ball Kentucky rifle, which I finally did, much to my pride, I was eight years old at the time". At age ten, the family split up and Phoebe was hired as a live-in helper on the farm of a couple she later identifies as the "He-Wolf" and "She-Wolf". Enduring a nightmare of abuse from the couple, Phoebe was able to escape three years later, and returned home to her mother and sisters. In 1881 a well known traveling professional exhibition shooter, Irish born Frank Butler came to Cincinnati. A Cincinnati Hotel owner named Jack Frost who had been purchasing game from Phoebe arranged a match between her and Butler. In Frank Butler's own words: "I never shot better in my life, but never did a person make more impossible shots than that little girl" "She killed 23 and I killed 21". "It was her first big match, and my first defeat". Phoebe Ann Moses was on her way to becoming history's most famous markswoman. Over the course of the next year a relationship grew and on June 22, 1882, Phoebe Ann Moses became Mrs. Frank E. Butler. Over the course of the next three years Mr. & Mrs. Frank Butler traveled the country putting on shooting exhibitions at county fairs and other events. In 1885 the couple got their big break when one of the exhibition shooters for Buffalo Bill Cody's Wild West Show passed away and young Phoebe filled the bill. She adopted the stage name of Annie Oakley, the exact origin of which remains a mystery. Sitting Bull, after seeing her shoot during an exhibition in St. Paul Minnesota, adopted her into the Sioux tribe, giving her the name "Watanya Cicilla" or "Little Sure Shot". Over the next 17 years, Annie became an international sensation traveling the United States and Europe demonstrating amazing feats of shooting skills with the Wild West Show. During the Wild West's second tour of Europe, she performed her most famous feat of marksmanship: shooting the ash off a cigarette held by the future Kaiser Wilhelm. In later years it was said she missed a unique opportunity to eliminate the possibly of World War I, and wrote the Kaiser requesting a second shot! Annie Oakley died on November 3, 1926. After 44 years of marriage, the grieving Frank Butler could not eat or swallow, and died 18 days later on November 21. Being offered is a unique opportunity to acquire a most important investment grade firearm. This Stevens factory custom made single shot rifle is high relief engraved with scroll work covering both sides of the frame. Left side of frame features the name: "ANNIE OAKLEY" and the right side: "NUTLEY N.J." Nutley, New Jersey was a small pleasant village convenient to New York City and the location of Annie Oakley and Frank Butler's first home. It was custom built to their specifications. The couple moved in during Christmas 1893. The rifle has a 28" octagon to round barrel and is chambered in .25-20 caliber. Top barrel flat is marked in two lines at the breech: "J.STEVENS A.& T. CO./CHICOPEE FALLS MASS. U.S.A. PAT. APR. 17.94." Left side barrel flat is marked at breech: "25.20". Large German silver blade front sight and "Rocky Mountain" style rear barrel sight. Gold plated frame and lever. The barrel, hammer, trigger, screws, and falling breech block are richly blued. Full figured deluxe walnut stock and forearm is finely checkered with ribbons and fleur-de-lis. Schnabel forearm tip. Beautifully detailed checkered hard rubber buttplate featuring a large stag and marked in banners: "STEVENS, CHICOPEE*FALLS MASS. U.S.A." Pictured on pages 120, 134, and 137 in R.L. Wilson's book, "BUFFALO BILLS WILD WEST / AN AMERICAN LEGEND", a copy of this work is included with the sale. Click here to see the full description.
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(A) REMINGTON CREEDMOOR .44-77 SHARPS BOTTLENECK ROLLING BLOCK SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Lot #1370 (Sale Order 369 of 385) No. 1 Long-Range Creedmoor Target Rifle. Half octagon to round 34" barrel, chambered in .44-77. Checkered, select grain American walnut, pistol grip stock with sight base on heel. Straight grain walnut forearm with case hardened steel schnabel tip. Hooded, adjustable, spirit level front sight. Tang mounted Long Range Vernier sight. Case hardened frame, blue barrel. Smooth steel shotgun style buttplate. CONDITION: Excellent with 10-15% original case color on frame, turning a dove grey patina overall. 90-95% original blue on barrel with scattered freckling. Bore is bright and clean. Action is tight and crisp. -MKS- Barrel Length: 34" Caliber/Bore: .44-77 Sharps Bottleneck FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Remington Model: Creedmoor Serial Number: 1714
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(A) HIGH CONDITION REMINGTON NUMBER 1 - 1/2 ROLLING BLOCK RIFLE. Lot #1371 (Sale Order 370 of 385) During the mid 1880s Remington developed a light weight version of their popular No.1 sporting rifle, naming it the Remington No. 1 - 1/2. The new gun had a thinner receiver and weighed significantly less than the No. 1, and was intended for black powder rimfire and low power centerfire. The No. 1 - 1/2 production ran only two years, 1884-1886, and is estimated only 2,700 were built. This example, serial number 8991, is an exquisite example with a beautiful case hardened frame, and blued 28" tapered octagon barrel. Chambered in .32 rimfire. CONDITION: Near mint overall. 95-98% bright case color on frame and 80-85% on the buttplate. 95+% bright heavy blue on the barrel with areas of light freckling. Bore is bright and clean. Action is tight and crisp. Would be hard to improve on. -MKS- Barrel Length: 28" Caliber/Bore: .32 RF FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Remington Model: 1 - 1/2 Serial Number: 8991
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(A) PEABODY CARBINE SINGLE SHOT RIFLE Lot #1372 (Sale Order 371 of 385) Manufactured in 1866-1871 by the Providence Tool Company, Providence Rhode Island. Blue 20" barrel with casehardened frame, lever, and hammer. Straight grain walnut stock and forearm. Saddle ring on left side of frame. Small blade front sight. Fold down leaf rear barrel sight. Sling swivels. Built for foreign contract/sale as evident of the "WC" cartouche located on left side at wrist. Sub-inspection "E" at top front of frame, and rear of loading gate/follower. Sub-inspection letter "S" on front of lever retainer, "F" at rear of bottom tang, and "H" on loading lever. Sub-inspection "R" located on buttplate, top of heel. Numbers "7131" stamped on left side of stock. CONDITION: Excellent plus with 98% dull military style blue on barrel. 90%+ case color on frame, lever, and hammer. Bore is excellent, bright and clean. Wood is excellent showing modest wear. -MKS- Barrel Length: 20" Caliber/Bore: .50 Rimfire FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Peabody Model: Carbine Serial Number: NSN
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(A) J.A. KUCHENREUTER SCHUETZEN 8.15MM SINGLE SHOT RIFLE Lot #1373 (Sale Order 372 of 385) Seven sided octagonal barrel with 8th side as a ramrod channel, obviously having started life as a barrel for a different gun. Hooded bead on stem front sight, with adjustable orthoptic rear sight. Barrel marked "GUSS" on one flat, "STAHL" on another, and is signed on top flat "J.A. KUCHENREUTER. / REGENSBURG" in a silver inlay with flanking florals. Underside of barrel with R/U/G/ proofs, serial number, "H.S." stamp, "38 / 604", a stylized "K", 172.28 bore measurement. Face of action with serial number matching barrel. Typical slim schutzen forend with horn tip, retained by a single key, and lightly marked on the inside in pencil (?) 6786, matching barrel and action. Breech further engraved with florals. Action with well executed florals and scrolls. Detachable trigger unit. Stock with spliced in stippled thumbpiece with cleverly hidden splice line in stippling, checkering through wrist and a spliced in cheekpiece, terminating in a pronged buttplate. Singular sling swivel near toe. Accompanied by a pair of sight adjustment keys. CONDITION: Very good. Wood has been carefully refreshed and has a few minor repairs, and is now somewhat shy to metal. Metal is largely now a gunmetal grey with some flashes of bright steel and a few scattered areas of oxidation, most prominent under the forearm. Action works appropriately when cycled by hand, bore is excellent, bright and shiny with sharp lands and grooves. A very attractive Schutzen rifle retailed by one of the most respected names of the German gun industry. EW Accessories: Sight keys Barrel Length: 28 - 7/8" Caliber/Bore: 8.15mm FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: J.A. Kuchenreuter Model: Schuetzen Serial Number: 6786
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(A) WINCHESTER MODEL 1885 LOW-WALL .25-20 W.C.F SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Lot #1374 (Sale Order 373 of 385) 1893 vintage Model 1885 thin side Low-Wall. 28" full octagon, blue barrel chambered in .25 W.C.F. Case hardened frame, lever, falling block, and hammer. British proof marks on barrel, breech, and frame. Plain, straight grain walnut stock and forearm, with shotgun style steel buttplate. CONDITION: Excellent overall with 85-97% blue on barrel. 90+% bright case color on frame. Bore is bright and clean. Wood shows moderate wear. -MKS- Barrel Length: 28" Caliber/Bore: .25-20 W.C.F FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1885 Low-Wall Serial Number: 60782
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(A) SHARPS MODEL 1877 NO. 1 LONG RANGE RIFLE. Lot #1375 (Sale Order 374 of 385) Shipped from the Bridgeport factory on April 22, 1878. Listed as a No.1 Long Range Rifle, .45 caliber. Long range vernier tang sight with extra base mounted to the stock at the comb heel. Spirit level globe front sight. 34" full round barrel marked "OLD RELIABLE" "SHARPS RIFLE CO. BRIDGEPORT CONN."Shipped to Mr. Joseph Hall, Hartford Connecticut in 1878. Mr. Hall was Principal of the Hartford Public High School. Highly figured English Walnut stock and forearm with ebony tip. Checkered wrist and forearm. Blue with case hardened frame, lever, and hammer. Checkered hard rubber shotgun style buttplate. Standard trigger. A fresh to the market rifle that has been in Hartford Connecticut for the past 130+ years. CONDITION: Excellent plus with 98% heavy original blue on the barrel. Strong traces of fading case color on frame and hammer. Bore is excellent and bright. Action is tight and crisp. Overall a very desirable and rare model Sharps long-range rifle. According to Frank Sellers book "Sharps Firearms" only 46 Model 1877 No. 1 Long Range rifles were built. Accompanying the rifle is a Sharps archival letter dated February 28, 2007 and signed by Dick Labowskie, that documents configuration and shipment. Interesting to note the sale price with accessories was $112.00. -MKS- Barrel Length: 34" Caliber/Bore: .45 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Sharps Model: No. 1 Long Range Paperwork: Labowskie Letter Serial Number: 161714
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(A) SHARPS .50 CALIBER SPORTING RIFLE. Lot #1376 (Sale Order 375 of 385) Western shipped, early Hartford Model 1874 Sporting Rifle. .50 caliber. 30" heavy weight octagon barrel. Straight grain walnut stock and forearm with Hartford pewter tip. Military style buttplate. Double set triggers. Fold down ladder rear barrel sight and German Silver blade front sight. Provision for sling mount on buttstock. Accompanying rifle is a Sharps archival letter dated May 17,1978 from Dr. R.L. Moore. Letter documents configuration and shipment to N. Curry & Brothers, San Francisco, California on March 27, 1873. Sales price was $42.00. CONDITION: Above average for a Western shipped .50 caliber sporting rifle. Fine with a brown overall patina. Stock is excellent showing modest wear. Forearm is solid with a few dents and bruises. Bore is near excellent with moderate abrasion. Action is tight and crisp. Overall a very fine and colorful Western shipped and early Model 1874 Sharps Rifle -MKS- Barrel Length: 30" Caliber/Bore: .50 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Sharps Model: Sporting Rifle Paperwork: Sharps Archival Letter Serial Number: C51770
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(A) V. KINDLER SHARPS SPORTING RIFLE CONVERSION, CALIBER .40-70 SHARPS BOTTLENECK Lot #1377 (Sale Order 376 of 385) Produced in the 1870 through 1880 period. V. Kindler East Saginaw retailer marked Sharps rifle. 32" 1/3 octagon barrel with retailers marking on top over breech. Schnabel sporting forend retained by single screw and checkered walnut straight stock with crescent butt. Percussion lock has been converted with primer mechanism being filled and welded and then recontoured to resemble the 1874 pattern lock. The trigger bar has been modified by removal of the retaining latch and then being extended to resemble the 1874 pattern. These conversion are sometimes found marked Meacham, Boker and Fruend. Conversion rifles such as this frequently found themselves in the West as well as the target ranges of the early 1880's period. Vincent Kindler was a substantial retailer of sporting arms and equipment based in East Saginaw MI. His retailer marking has been found on Winchester, Marlin, Colt and Sharps pattern riles. These conversion rifles are detailed in great length in Frank Sellers book "SHARPS FIREARMS" from pages 175 through 193. CONDITION: Very good with barrel retaining over 75% rust blue finish and balance toning to patina. The receiver and lock retain generous amounts of period blue with evidence of cleaning and patina. The walnut stocks are full sized and have typical blemishes and scars but are very good and serviceable. The bore is outstanding with sharp rifling and bright lands. The action operates properly. An additional serial number (156574) has been applied to the lower trigger plate and its significance is unknown.The rifle is equipped with an original Winchester 1876 ladder adjustable rear sight and is fitted with a contemporary set of superb quality spirit level adjustable front sights and mid-range tang sights produced by Axtel in Montana. The .40-70 Sharps Bottleneck cartridge was known as one of the most accurate target cartridges of the period and was used extensively for large game hunting as well. TDW Barrel Length: 32" Caliber/Bore: .40-70 Sharps Bottleneck FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Sharps Rifle Co. Model: Sporting Rifle Conversion Serial Number: 42260
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(A) HIGH CONDITION REMINGTON KEENE DELUXE .45-70 BOLT ACTION RIFLE. Lot #1378 (Sale Order 377 of 385) Manufactured from 1880-1888 for a total production of approximately 5,000 rifles, this unique deluxe grade version has to be considered one of the finest in existence. Full figured highly finished one piece walnut stock. Checkered round knob pistol grip. High polish blue receiver and trigger guard. Nickel plated bolt, hammer, forearm cap, trigger, and buttplate. Fire blue screws. 25" half octagon to round barrel with fluted rib to full length magazine tube. Front carbine style barrel/magazine band with dovetailed front sight. Fold down ladder express, rear barrel sight. During inspection, matching numbers found on receiver, barrel, stock, and trigger guard. CONDITION: Near mint overall. 97-98% bright original blue on barrel, magazine tube, receiver, and trigger guard. 98% original nickel plating. Wood is near mint showing very little wear. Bore is bright. Action is tight and crisp. Overall, this example would be most difficult to improve upon. -MKS- Barrel Length: 25" Caliber/Bore: .45-70 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Remington Model: Keene Deluxe Paperwork: Rifleman Magazine Serial Number: 749
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(A) REMINGTON KEENE .45-70 BOLT ACTION CARBINE Lot #1379 (Sale Order 378 of 385) Remington manufactured approximately 5,000 total examples including rifles and carbines between 1880-1888. This example being the exceedingly rare 20" round barrel carbine with full length magazine tube. Chambered in .45-70. Blue with case hardened hammer and forearm tip. Plain straight grain walnut. Dovetail blade front sight mounted to front barrel band. Rear fold down ladder sight. Rear of bolt marked three lines "E.REMINGTON & SONS. ILION N.Y. / PAT. FEBY 24 MCH.17.1874. JAN18 / SEPT 26 1876. MCH. 20 JULY 31 1877". CONDITION: Very good overall. 90-93% thinning original blue on barrel, magazine tube, and receiver. Floorplate and triggerguard are mostly a gunmetal grey patina. Replaced front sight. Bore is fine with light abrasion. Wood is good with added finish showing moderate wear. The wrist is cracked in two places located behind the top tang running to the crossbolt. A section of wood measuring 1/2" x 2 - 1/2" has been added to the wrist as a repair. -MKS- Barrel Length: 20" Caliber/Bore: .45-70 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Remington Model: Keene Carbine Serial Number: NSN
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(A) GREENE .53 CALIBER BREECH-LOADING BOLT ACTION RIFLE Lot #1380 (Sale Order 379 of 385) Made by the A.H. Waters Armory in Milbury, Massachusetts in 1859 to early 1860s. Total production of 1,500 of which 900 were purchased by the U.S. Ordnance Department in 1863. 35" round barrel with three barrel bands. Single shot .53 caliber percussion with unique rifling invented by London gunmaker Charles Lancaster. Underhammer bolt action mechanism. The bolt must go through two motions, and priming is done by placing a percussion cap on the nipple located on the bottom of the rifle forward of the trigger guard. Blue with iron fittings, and case hardened hammer. Upper tang marked "GREEN'S PATENT/NOV. 1857". Serial number is located on bottom of the bolt. This is the first bolt action firearm to by adopted by the U.S. Ordnance Department. A small quantity of these rifles were sold commercially through William Read & Sons in Boston Mass. No military inspection stamps or cartouches have been observed on this specimen (serial no.4005) possibly being one sold through William Read & Sons. CONDITION: Fine with mostly a brown/grey patina overall. Wood is excellent showing modest wear. Bore is excellent plus, bright and clean. Underhammer will not stay on cock, possibly a broken spring. -MKS- Barrel Length: 35" Caliber/Bore: .53 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Greene Model: Breech Loading Rifle Serial Number: 4005
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(A) REMINGTON 1858 CANE GUN. Lot #1381 (Sale Order 380 of 385) Manufactured of Gutta Percha. Slide operated single shot design with exposed "BULLS EYE" trigger. Nickel silver finial ring at top of cane shaft with removable steel end cap with serial number 25 at tip. Remington is, of course, the most famous maker of American cane guns and these were used extensively during the later 1800's for protection against highway men and dogs alike. Chambered for the .32 Rimfire cartridge with a short section of rifled bore and the rest is a large diameter smooth bore shaft. Produced of fragile gutta percha the survival rate is quite rare and most are found in terrible disrepair. CONDITION. Good with typical period creaking of gutta percha at top of cocking mechanism. The hook type handle is loose and easily removed. The bore is excellent and the action appears to operate properly. No makers markings are found and was possibly made for a period retailer who requested no such markings. TDW Barrel Length: 27" Caliber/Bore: .32 RF FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Remington Model: Cane Gun Serial Number: 25
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(A) REMINGTON NUMBER 2 .22 RIMFIRE ROLLING BLOCK RIFLE. Lot #1382 (Sale Order 381 of 385) Early Number 2 Sporter with 26" full octagon barrel, chambered in .22 Rimfire. Case hardened frame. "Perch belly" plain straight grain walnut stock and forearm. CONDITION: Excellent. Barrel is turning a blue/brown with 95% coverage. Frame has 93% bright original case color. Buttplate has strong traces of case color. Wood is excellent with a few scattered dents and minor compression crack at tang. Bore is excellent, and bright. Action is tight and crisp. -MKS- Barrel Length: 26" Caliber/Bore: .22 Rimfire FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Remington Model: Number 2 Serial Number: 16269
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(A) EXTREMELY FINE AND ATTRACTIVE TOP QUALITY DIXIE GUN WORKS REPRODUCTION MODEL 1874 GATLING GUN ON Lot #1383 (Sale Order 382 of 385) Absolutely beautiful Dixie Gun Works reproductions Model 1879 Gatling gun in .45-70 with Bruce feed system and one magazine. Stands just under 46” high without magazine in place. Overall length of gun from muzzle to casabel is just under 43”. Includes one original Bruce feed magazine, and custom wooden crate which greatly eases transport and storage. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is extremely fine to near excellent original factory bright brass casing with barrels “in the white”. Frame siderails are lustrous blue. Traverse and elevation handles have near excellent factory finish. Mechanics are crisp and positive. Each of the barrels and bolts were examined and all the bolts are functional with good firing pins. The 32” long barrels are all extremely fine with clean strong rifling. Just a great presenting reproduction Gatling gun which will transfer as a modern rifle. JWK 2019-10-099. Accessories: Tripod Barrel Length: 31" Caliber/Bore: .45-70 Government FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Gatling Gun Serial Number: NSN
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(A) A FINE SILESIAN (TESCHEN) WHEELLOCK BIRDING RIFLE. Lot #1384 (Sale Order 383 of 385) The long octagonal barrel of typical form with orthoptic rear sight, copper front sight. Three panels of foliate engraving on a gilt ground. The barrel tang engraved and gilt en suite. The lock with Silesian external mainspring, filed cock spring. Cock well engraved with a face and flowers. Pan cover engraved en suite. The fruitwood fullstock inlaid throughout its length with dogs, foxes, hounds, in Mother of Pearl, white stag horn, and green stained stag horn, of better quality than usually encountered on these most interesting wheelock guns. The cheekpiece with an armorial reserve in dark stag horn, flanked by two winged angels with green stained horn wings. Patchbox inlaid en suite. CONDITION: Barrel is patinated but retains considerable traces of original gilding with no serious pitting and faint traces of original bluing. Lock is excellent with old dried grease/oil, engraving is sharp and crisp. Pan cover does not remain open, needs minor adjustment. Stock is good with the cheekpiece plaque replaced and other angels replaced/repaired. Patchbox is good, some horn tendrils missing and a few replaced. Steel trigger guard, originally gilt, retains strong traces of original fire gilding. Stock is stamped with museum number 374 by trigger guard finial. The inlay of this tshinke is superior to most examples encountered and with further minor restoration would be one of the better examples of this most interesting wheellock form. Bore is fair with strong rifling. MZ Barrel Length: 36 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .31 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Eastern European Model: Wheellock Serial Number: NSN
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(A) BARTELS AND SOHN BEST HAMMER DOUBLE RIFLE MADE FOR PRINCE ALEXANDER LUDWIG GEORG FRIEDRICH EMIL Lot #1385 (Sale Order 384 of 385) A vintage and elegant double hammer blackpowder rifle. The barrels have an elevated front sight bead with loop for sling, one standing sight, and a slightly raised flat top rib with cross hatched checkering and dolls head extension. Barrel rib reads "C.BARTETS & SOHN, KONIGL:HOFBUCHSENMACHE IN WIESERDEN & ZELLA." The action is built with beautiful blued engraved gold inlay low profile rebounding hammers. Top lever is also blued with gold inlay and engraved. Action bottom and lock plates are of a silver gray patina with gold inlay and handsome, fine foliate scroll. Action also with double triggers housed in a beautiful horn trigger guard. Dark smoky walnut stock with cheekpiece, finely checkered pommel grip, long top strap, loop for sling, shield for initials and fancy steel engraved butt plate with trap door for holding extra cartridges. Forearm with Deeley release and stronger checkering. Weight: 6 Lbs. 6 oz. CONDITION: Good. Barrels retain 95% blue patina with freckling in various areas. Action good with few signs of early use. Stock fair with indications of refurbishment. Forend good with slight signs of use. Beautiful vintage double rifle. PROVENANCE: Bartels & Sohn was the official gunsmith for the family of Hesse during the 19th century, and this gun is identified by serial number as having been manufactured in 1878 for Prince Alexander Ludwig Georg Friedrich Emil. Only legal residents of the United States of America may purchase this item. Morphy will only release this item to the buyer who is a confirmed US resident (valid government document required) that picks the item up personally or provides a valid US shipping address. By paying the invoice the buyer acknowledges he or she has no intention of selling or transferring the item in any manner to any entity outside of the US or using the item in any illegal manner. All other terms and conditions apply. JSL Barrel Length: 26 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: 11.15 BP Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8" Drop at Heel: 2 - 7/8" FFL Status: Antique Length of Pull: 12 - 7/8" Manufacturer: Bartels and Sohn Model: Best Hammer Double Rifle Paperwork: Copy of letter from Dr. Thomas Aschenbrenner Serial Number: 331960
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(A) HIGHLY ATTRACTIVE AND DEEPLY CARVED GERMAN WHEELOCK PISTOL WITH FLASK AND KEY, CIRCA LAST QUARTE Lot #1386 (Sale Order 385 of 385) Two stage octagon to round barrrel with swamped muzzle. At one point, this was inlaid extensively with floral koftgari work which has since rubbed away; two major areas of decoration remain near stage change in barrels and near muzzle. When pistol is rolled in light, one can also see areas of different patination where the koftgari flaked. Some traces of koftgari work is visible on lockplate and wheel cover. Cock is sparsely decorated with scalloping and short engraving. Bulbous butt decorated with six iron bands that have visible stars, buttcap with traces of work. Deeply carved stock is held in place by two screws with further decoration. Stock depicts a mixture of floral patterns, faces, rabbits, a reclining nude woman, cherubim, and a helmeted warrior. Ramrod a modern replacement. Accompanied by a faceted spanner key with a flat screwdriver head on one end, three socket spanners on other and decorated with a rotatable midsection and pierced Gothic design, as well as a combination tool and flask with detachable flattened head and four scalloped out cuts. CONDITION: Very good as untampered with. Metal an even brown patina mixing with flashes of dove grey. One piece of wood missing behind cock. Stock with some rubbing to high edges. Action needs attention as cock will not release. Sliding pan cover releases appropriately. Bore is good, smooth patina throughout. Spanner wrench is excellent with some marring around sockets and silvering to edges. Flask was cleaned at one point and is now a gunmetal grey with areas of old inactive oxidation. This is an extremely attractive German wheelock of the kind that is infrequently seen, complete with accessories. EW Accessories: Flask, spanner wrench Barrel Length: 12" Caliber/Bore: .52 Smoothbore FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: German Model: Wheelock Serial Number: NSN
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