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Premiere Antique and Modern Firearms
by Linkous Auction Group
Event Begins: Sunday, March 5, 6:00 PM Eastern
First lots ends Saturday, April 8, 6:00 PM Eastern
Last lot ends Saturday, April 8, 7:10 PM Eastern
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Hoggson Henry Rifle, Ulrich Winchester 1866, 2 Extraordinary Colt US Calvary SAA's, Holland and Holland, James Purdey, Browning Midas Grade, A.Francotte, Blaser, Merkel and More!
Original Factory Engraved Samuel Hoggson Henry Rifle 44 Henry RF Caliber
Lot #1 (Sale Order 1 of 36)
Original Factory Engraved Samuel Hoggson Henry Rifle 44 Henry RF Caliber SN: 11737
24" Octagon Barrel with Hoggson Engraved Receiver, Receiver Shows Scroll Work Throughout and Hunting Dog on Left Side, This Rifle Has a Remarkable Amount of Original Finish with Most of it's Original Blue on Barrel Starting to Tone and Thin in Places, Much of this Blue is Still Bright and Vivid.
Receiver Retains Most of it's Original Silver with a Light Eye Appealing Patina.
The Butt Plate is also Engraved with Most of it's Silvering with Some Loss on Edges of Butt.
Original Factory Target Site and Blade Front Site, The Hammer Shows Case Hardening, Original Sling Swivels in Stock and Barrel, Stock Fits Metal Perfectly and is Near Excellent Condition with Light Handling Marks and Mars.
It Appears that Stock has never been Removed from this Gun as it Fits Extremely Tight
Barrel Address Reads HENRY'S PATENT OCT 16, 1860, MANUFACT'D BY THE NEWHAVEN ARMS CO. NEWHAVEN CT.(Written on Two Lines)
Bore in this Rifle is Very Good to Fine with Strong Rifling Only A Few Areas of Darkness that Would Probably Clean.
The Condition of This Rifle is Truly Remarkable- it Would Be Difficult to Find a Better Example of a Factory Engraved Henry Rifle. Accompanied with Rifle is a Handwritten Letter from Pauline Muerrle stating that this Rifle is in Fact Engraved by Samuel Hoggson.
Providence of this Rifle is by Tradition as Follows: Winchester Factory, Jonathan Peck, Edwin Pugsley, Peter Via
Auction Estimate: $100,000-$135,000
Exceptional John Ulrich Factory Engraved Winchester 1866 44 Caliber Rifle
28" Octagon Barrel, Full Nickle Plate Finish, Deluxe Grade Varnished Stock and Engraving of Finer Quality than Normally Found.
Only 50 1866 Rifles were Made with Extra Long Barrels and Only Six Are Known to Collectors to Date.
The Magazine Retaining Band is Kept in the Same Position as on the Standard 24" Barrel.
Left Side of Receiver has the Initials T.A. Mellon Pittsburg, PA Inscription with a Running Deer Engraved, Right Side of Receiver has Beautiful Scroll Engraving Throughout. This Rifle was Made for Judge Thomas A. Mellon, Founder of Mellon Bank Born 1813-Died February 3, 1908. This Rare 1866 Rifle has Deluxe Features and a Beautiful Untouched Appearance with Original Nickle Showing on Barrel and and Even Brown Patina, Sharp Edges and Finish.
Barrel Address is Extremely Sharp, Reading in Two Lines WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS NEW HAVEN CT. KING'S IMPROVEMENT PATENTED MARCH 29, 1866, OCTOBER 16, 1860.
Receiver is Excellent with Beautiful Deluxe Ulrich Engraving Showing Most of it's Original Uncleaned Frosty Nickle Finish with Some Golden Patina. Hammer and Lever Still Retain Large Amounts of Finish. Original Engraved Butt Plate has Large Amount of Nickle with Some Golden Patina and Fore End Cap is Also Engraved and Retains Much Nickle.
Beautiful Deluxe Stock has High Comb and Fine Grain in Wood, Original Violin Type Finish, Stock is Extraordinary with Only Fine Handling Marks.
This Firearm has Scalloped Trigger, Original Target Rear Site and Original Swing Swivels, The Bore is also Very Fine, Bright and Shiny with Good Rifling.
This is a Very Sharp and Untouched Example of a Original Factory Engraved 1866.
This Rifle was Part of the James D. Gordon Collection and then Peter Via, it is Pictured in Gordon's Book Winchester's New Model of 1873: A Tribute on Page 285, It is Accompanied by a Handwritten Pauline Muerrle Letter Stating it is in Fact a John Ulrich Engraved Rifle
Auction Estimate: $45,000-$65,000
1876 Winchester Deluxe Special Order 45-60 Caliber Rifle
Lot #3 (Sale Order 3 of 36)
1876 Winchester Deluxe Special Order 45-60 Caliber Rifle, SN: 37897
28" Octagon Barrel with Full Length Tube Magazine, Tang Site and Adjustable Rear Site as Well as Flip Up Circle Front Site. All of These Special Features and Condition Make this a Truly Amazing Rifle.
Barrel Retains Most of it's Original Blue Finish with Only a Few Light Spots of Silvering. Magazine Retains some Blue and has an Even Gray Patina. The Receiver of this Rifle is Case Colored with Beautiful Vivid Case- All Original in High Condition.
Brass Elevator Block is Inscribed 45-60.
Dust Cover Retains Most of it's Finish and Case Colored Butt Plate has Strong Color.
Deluxe Stock and Forearm with Fine Point Checkering and Pistol Grip Stock with Inlay.
Comes with Original Set Trigger, Manufactured in 1883
Bore is Very Fine- Bright with Strong Rifling, It Would be Very Hard to Find a Better Example of an Original Special Order 1876 Deluxe,
Accompanied by a Factory Winchester Letter from Cody Museum,
Auction Estimate: $40,000-$60,000. From the Peter Via Collection
Exceptional Winchester Model 1886 Special Order Deluxe Rifle 45-90 Caliber
Lot #4 (Sale Order 4 of 36)
Exceptional Winchester Model 1886 Special Order Deluxe Rifle 45-90 Caliber, SN: 57770 26" Octagon Barrel, Full Length Tube Magazine and Checkered Pistol Grip Stock.
Manufactured in 1891, This Rifle is Near Same Condition it Left the Factory in in 1891. It Has a Bright Finish and Pristine Appearance, Barrel and Tube Retain Most All of it's Original Deep Blue with Only Faint High Point Edge Wear, A Crisp and Sharp Barrel Address with Original Adjustable Rear Site and Blade Front Site.
The Frame Shows Nearly All of it's Original Bright Case Hardening with Rainbow Colors with Light Wear to High Points and Some Silvering on Edges.
Stock is Excellent with Minor Scratches and Mars, Beautiful Fine Point Checkering with Pistol Grip Stock with Inlay, Retaining Most of it's Original Varnish on Beautiful 3X Burled Walnut. Crescent Butt with Good Case Color Remaining- Just Starting to Tone.
Excellent Bore- Bright and Clean with Strong Rifling.
It Would be Extremely Difficult to Improve Upon the Quality or Condition of this 1886 Which is in an Outstanding Caliber. It is Accompanied by Winchester Factory Letter from the Cody Museum
Auction Estimate: $25,000-$50,000 From the Peter Via Collection
Remarkable Special Order Deluxe Winchester 1873 Rifle 44 WCF Caliber
Lot #5 (Sale Order 5 of 36)
Remarkable Special Order Deluxe Winchester 1873 Rifle 44 WCF Caliber, SN:25223
24" Round Barrel, Full Length Tube Magazine, Plain Trigger, Checkered Pistol Grip Stock, Case Hardened Receiver.
Manufactured in 1887, This Rifle Remains in Pristine Original Condition Retaining Nearly All of it's Original Blue on Barrel and Tube.
Factory Adjustable Buck horn Style Rear Site and Blade Front Site with Ivory Bead, Only Light High Point Wear to Barrel.
The Receiver Shows Beautiful Case Hardened Color with Some Vivid Rainbows, Light Toning and Silvering to High Points. Hammer and Lever, Both, Show Case with Light Toning.
Butt Plate has Beautiful Case Color with Deep Rainbow Coloring.
Deluxe Stock and Forearm with Fine Point Checkering, Inlayed Pistol Grip and Beautiful Grain, Very Light Scratches and Storage Marks but Overall Excellent Condition- A Couple Areas of Very Minor Wood Loss on Edges.
44 Caliber Marking is Present on Brass Elevator Block, Excellent Bore- Bright with Good Rifling.
Overall, this is a Beautiful Deluxe 73 that is Original Special Order Condition that Would be Difficult to Improve Upon
. Auction Estimate: $20,000-$40,000 From the Peter Via Collection
Extraordinary Colt US Calvary First Generation Single Action Army Revolver 45 Caliber
Lot #6 (Sale Order 6 of 36)
Extraordinary Colt US Calvary First Generation Single Action Army Revolver 45 Caliber, SN: 137628
7.5" Barrel, Case Hardened Frame, Original Walnut Grips
Shipped to the United States Government on January 20, 1891
Barrel Retains All of it's Original Deep Blue Color with Only the Faintest of High Point Edge Wear.
Frame is Case Hardened and in Truly Remarkable Original Condition with Some of the Finest Rainbow Coloring You Will See on a First Generation Gun.
Cylinder has a Light Turn Mark and a Few Small Silvering Areas Retaining Most of it's Original Blue.
Backstrap and Frontstrap are Excellent with Deep Color.
This is an RAC Inspected and Marked Above Serial Number and on Bottoms of Grips, Has Chartreuse on Stock and Dated 1891. It Has a Strong Barrel Address and All Matching Numbers and All Markings Throughout are Crisp, Marked U.S. on Frame
This Revolver Appears to be in Almost Unfired Condition and it Would be Virtually Impossible to Improve upon this Gun, Especially in a Calvary Model.
Accompanied by Colt Factory Letter. Truly a Piece for the Most Distinguished Colt Collector
Auction Estimate: $100,000 -$150,000
From the Peter Via Collection
Extraordinary Colt US Calvary First Generation Single Action Army Revolver 45 Caliber
Lot #7 (Sale Order 7 of 36)
Colt Single Action Army Revolver, U.S. Calvary Series, SN: 95830
DFC Inspected .45 Caliber, 7.5 " Barrel, Blue and Case Hardened Finish, Cartouche Wood Grips
Revolver remains in Stunning Near Mint Original Condition with Virtually All of it's Original Blue on Barrel with Correct Polishing Lines on Sight and Ejector Rod Screw Area Still Visible
There is only Some Very Slight Drifting on the Edge and Beginning Minimal Age; Ejector Rod Housing Is Original Blue with Slightly Dulling and Minor Wear at the Edge, Cylinder Shows Between the Cylinder Stops
Frame is Brilliant and Bright Fiery Case Hardening with Just Slight Normal Aging, Backstrap and Triggerguard Have Original Streaky Blue Finish and There is One Small Area of Cleaning Toward the Bottom 3" of the Grip Where there was a Small Amount of Erosion:
Grips are Fine to Excellent Showing an 1883 Cartouche on Left with JEG Inspection, DFC Inspection on Right and Very Small Amount of Carry
Hammer is Case Hardening Just to Tone, Edges ard Super Crisp, Markings are Sharp, Front Sight its Full Height, Action is Crisp, with all Matching Visible Serial Numbers and Correct Proofs
It Would be Easier to Describe this Single Action as a Near Mint Gun with Just Slight Toning to the Cylinder and a Minimal Amount of Use. Comes With Factory Letter Confirming Sold to the U.S. Government, delivered July 20, 1883 with 150 Guns in Shipment
Auction Estimate: $65,000-$100,000 From the Peter Via Collection
Outstanding First Generation Colt Frontier Six Shooter 44-40
Lot #8 (Sale Order 8 of 36)
Outstanding Colt Frontier Six Shooter Single Action Army Revolver, 44 Caliber, SN: 133607
WCF 44-40, Blue and Case Colored with a 4.75" Barrel has 2-Line Address on Top with Roll Mark "COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER" on the Left Side. Left Side of Frame has the Early 3-Line Patent Dates with the Caliber Marking on Left Front Web of Trigger Guard.
Bottom of Barrel has a Tiny "44" Under the Base Pin. Mounted with Rampant Colt Eagle Grips that are Unnumbered. Cylinder has a tiny "G on Rear Face.
Accompanied by a Colt Factory Letter Identifying this Revolver as Found, in Caliber 44-40 with 4.75" Barrel, Blue Finish, Rubber Stocks and Shipped to John P. Lower and Sons, Denver CO on July 11, 1890 in a Shipment of Two Same Type Guns.
This is One of the Finest Western Shipped 4.75" Frontier Six Shooters Known to Exist
CONDITION: Extraordinarily Fine, All Matching Except Cylinder and Grips with are Unnumbered but Appear to be Original to this Revolver. Barrel is Glossy, Inky, Original Colt Blue with Light Muzzle Edge Wear
Ejector Rod Housing is of the Same Blue with Holster Wear On Outer Radius. Ejector Rod Head is Bent. Frame and Hammer Retain Virtually All of their Brilliant Original Factory Case Colors, Only Very Slightly Faded on Top Strap and Recoil Shields.
Trigger Guard Retains Strong Original Blue with Some Slight Etching on Frontstrap. Backstrap Retains Original Blue , Strong and Bright at the Top with Flaking and Etching on Backstrap and Buttstrap.
Cylinder Retains Glossy Original Blue, Slightly Thinned Around Rear Edge, Strong and Bright in the Flutes.
Grips are Sound Showing Light Diamond Point Wear, Beginning to Turn Chocolate.
Mechanics are Crisp, Bright Shiny Bore with Scattered Fine Pitting.
This Gun has been Fired, but Seen Little Use.
Auction Estimate: $35,000-$55,000 From the Peter Via Collection
High Condition Colt Second Model Martial Dragoon 44 Caliber Percussion
Dragoon Retains a Remarkable Amount of it's Bright Original Blue on Barrel Just Starting to Drift and Thin at the Edges with Slight Scratches. Minor Areas of Surface Erosion, Pinprick Pitting and Slight Spotting Just Starting
Cylinder shows Virtually all of it's Original Cylinder Scene and Most of it's Original Blue with Slight Lightening, and an Index Line Just Beginning Around Cylinder;
Frame and Hammer Show Case Hardening on Left Side; Loading Lever Shows Traces of Case Hardening Drifting to Silver, Hammer Shows Case Hardening Going Dark; Cartouche Wood Grips are Fine to Excellent with a "JH" Cartouche Visible on Left Side. "WAT" Cartouche Mostly Visible on Right Side, Showing Just Minor Handling and Minor Carry; Edges Are Crisp
Bore is Excellent to Near Mint, All Six Safety Pins are Retained
Back of Frame and Hammer Show Very Little Use
All Matching Visible Serial Numbers Including Wedge
An Exceptional 2nd Model Martial Dragoon that would be Difficult and Costly to Improve Upon.
Auction Estimate: $50,000-$75,000 From the Peter Via Collection
Colt Model 1860 Army, Fluted Cylinder, 3 Digit Serial Number
Lot #10 (Sale Order 10 of 36)
Colt Model 1860 Army, Fluted Cylinder, 3 Digit Serial Number, SN: 360
From the Very Rare and Desirable First Production Run of the Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver Accompanied with Letter from Colt Expert, R.L. Wilson.
This Gun Offers the Following Distinguished Features:
The Low Serial, Number The Revolver Being the 360th Made Out of Over 200,000 Specimens of the 1860 Army, Fluted Cylinder Marked with the Serial Number is one of the Flutes and with Rare Feature Lacking Patent Date Roll Marking 7.5" Barrel with the Top Marking ADDRESS SAM COLT HARTFORT CT, Four Screw Frame Cut for Third Type Attachable Shoulder Stock, Army Size Grip of Varnished Walnut, COLTS/PATENT Marking on Left Side of Frame, Silver Plated Iron Backstrap, Silver Plated Brass Trigger guard Strap Case Hardened Frame Loading Lever and Hammer Blued Barrel, Cylinder, Screws and Wedge with High Polish, High Gloss Finish.
Early Serial Number Guns (pre-dating April 15 1861) are Regarded as Probable Pieces for Southern Shipment, and Therefore, are Likely to have Confederate States of America Associations.
This Revolver Retains Much of it's Factory Quality High Blue Finish with the Balance of Blue Flaked Off as Opposed to Worn Off- This is Typical for this Finish.
The Hammer, Loading Lever and Frame Have a Remarkable Amount of Vivid Case Hardened Color Finish Still In Tact. The Trigger guard and Backstrap Also Retain Most of their Silver Plated Finish and Excellent Throughout.
Grips are Excellent, Retaining Nearly All Finish and Showing Only Very Minor Wear at the Edges of the Heels.
Serial Numbers on Frame, Cylinder, Trigger guard, and Backstrap are all Matching. All Screwheads are in Excellent Condition.
Mr. Wilson Noted in His Letter, A Comment is in Order Due to the Unusually Fine Condition of Serial Number 360 Colt Army: Because of the Demand for These Arms in the Civil War Effort, In America's Westward Expansion, For Export Sales, and So Forth, Specimens are Seldom Found with the Excellence of Condition of this Revolver. That is Particularly Noteworthy due to the Low Serial Number, the Majority of Early Arms Being Subjected to Harsh Use, and Therefore, Usually Noticeably Lacking in Blue, Case Hardening, Silver Plating and Varnish.
Serial Number 360 Colt Model 1860 Army Revolver is a Superior Specimen of the Type, and Worthy of the Finest Private or Museum Firearms Collection.
Auction Estimate: $20,000-$40,000 From the Peter Via Collection
Boxed Consecutive Serial Number Colt 1851 Navy Percussion Revolvers
Lot #11 (Sale Order 11 of 36)
Boxed Consecutive Serial Number Colt 1851 Navy Percussion Revolvers with 7.5" Barrels, SN: 2761 and 2762,
Engraved and Signed by W.L. Ornsby.
Both of these Revolvers are in Remarkable Condition Retaining Most of their Original Blue on Barrels and High Amounts of Case Color on Frame and Trigger.
Cylinder Scenes are Near Perfect as well as Blue and Grips are Excellent with Some Light Wear and One Deep Mar on One of the Revolver Grips
Backstraps have Some Toning and Discoloration but Still in Remarkable Condition for Age.
All Numbers Match including Cylinders. Guns are Numbered 2761 and 2762, The Revolvers are Housed in Original Wood Presentation Box with Federal Eagle Powder Flask, Bullet Mold, Two Original Percussion Caps that are Full and Unopened, A Celluloid Cap Container and Metal Oiler. Also comes with Original Replacement Nipples.
This Remarkable Consecutive Set of Revolvers has Some Unverified Providence - they Come with a Hand Written Card that States this "Set Belonged to General Early" - On Reverse Side of Card, is the Name "Mr. Walter Bullock Hunt" of Lexington KY, a Prominent Sculptor as well as the Founder of the Lexington Clinic.
This is Truly a Remarkable Set of Revolvers that are Virtually Impossible to Improve Upon.
Auction Estimate: $20.000-$45,000. From the Peter Via Collection
Lettered Colt Bisley 45 Caliber Revolver
Lot #12 (Sale Order 12 of 36)
Lettered Colt Bisley 45 Caliber Revolver with a 7.5" Barrel. SN: 317596
This Revolver has been Beautifully Restored. Barrel has been Replaced with Colt Single Action Army 45 Barrel Believed to be First Generation. Barrel Shows Virtually all of it's Deep Blue with Light Silvering at Muzzle, Beautiful Re-Done Case Color on Frame and Hammer, 2 Piece Colt Grips with Pony, Light Silvering to Backstrap and Heavier on Frontstrap.
This is a Beautiful Example of the Colt Bisley and is Accompanied by Factory Colt Letter Stating it was Shipped to DN Walford in Washington, D.C. June 22, 1911 in a One Gun Shipment.
Auction Estimate: $6000-$10,000. This is From a Local Virginia Estate
Highly Sought After Original Robert E. Lee Autograph
Lot #13 (Sale Order 13 of 36)
Highly Sought After Original Robert E. Lee Autograph
2.25" x 1.25" Cut Original Signature, Beautifully Framed in UV Protective Glass with Early Photograph of General Lee and A Confederate Flag Encompassing the Autograph and Brass Plate Engraved "General Robert E. Lee dated 1807-1870 Commander of the Confederate Army".
Original Signature itself is approximately 2" in Length with R and L approximately Three Quarters of an Inch Tall
It is Accompanied by a Sales Receipt Dated 1990 From Gary Hendershott of Little Rock Arkansas. Gary is a Member of the American Philatelic Society and Life Member of the Manuscript Society and Guarantees His Autographs Are Sold as Genuine Originals.
Auction Estimate: $4000-$8000 From a Local Virginia Estate Collection
High Condition Collector Grade Winchester Pre 64 Model 70 220 Swift
Lot #14 (Sale Order 14 of 36)
High Condition Collector Grade Winchester Pre 64 Model 70 220 Swift SN: 151210.
26" Stainless Barrel with Rust Blue Finish, Factory Adjustable Rear Site and Hooded Front Site, Standard Configuration with Metal Butt Plate, 3 Position Safety, and Original Sling Swivels.
Uncut Original Stock with 13.5" LOP.
Bolt and Receiver Serial Numbers Match
Factory Tapped for Scope with No Additional Holes in the Receiver.
Both Metal and Wood Retain Virtually all of their Original Finish. This Rifle is in Near Unfired Condition with a Near Perfect Bore with Strong Rifling and Only the Faintest Handling Marks on Wood. A True Collector Grade Rifle for any Model 70 Collector.
Auction Estimate: $2500-$5000
Collector Grade Winchester Pre 64 Model 70 Featherweight 243 WIN
Lot #15 (Sale Order 15 of 36)
Collector Grade Winchester Pre 64 Model 70 Featherweight 243 WIN, SN: 357412.
22" Barrel, Original Flip Up Rear Site and Hooded Front Site, Correct Aluminum Butt Pad with 13.5" LOP to End of Wood, Blued Finish is Near Perfect and Appears all Original
Featherweight Wood Stock is Remarkable and Could Possibly be a Professional Re-Finish.
Bolt and Receiver Numbers Match, Factory Tapped for Scope Mount with No Extra Holes in Receiver. Some Very Light Edge Wear to the Aluminum Magazine Cover. Excellent Bore
This Model 70 is in Near New Condition Throughout.
Auction Estimate: $1800-$3000
Remo Model K Stalking Rifle 6.5x52R
Lot #16 (Sale Order 16 of 36)
Remo Model K Stalking Rifle 6.5x52R, SN: 804.
23.75" Single Shot Barrel with Leaf Rear Site and Blade Front Site, Bluing to Barrel is Excellent with Deep Blue Color, A Coin Receiver with Beautiful Scroll Engraving.
This Firearm Comes with Factory European Quick Release Scope Rings, Double Set Trigger, Beautiful Fine Point Checkering at Pistol Grip and Forearm and Factory Pad with 14" LOP. The Heel of Stock has Large Chip in Wood, Butt Plate is NOT Broken.
Excellent Bore with Strong Rifling, Box Lock Action has a Crisp and Strong Lockup.
This Remo Model K is an Excellent Example of a Quality European Stalking Rifle.
A Gorgeous Case Hardened Receiver and Trigger guard with Vibrant Deep Color. Comes with a Grade 8 Walnut Stock with Beautiful Figuring, Straight Pull Action with a Engraved Bolt Knob, Magnum Bolt Head and Magazine Insert for 300 Magnum.
These Rifles are Designed in Germany with the Modern Sportsman in Mind with Modular Barrel System Allowing Quick Caliber Change-Perfect for the African Hunt where you can Bring One Rifle and Multiple Barrels in Various Calibers for the Different Game Animals You Pursue
Condition of this Rifle Appears Unfired- Excellent Throughout.
This Rifle Comes with Original Breakdown Hard Case, Scope Mount, and Take Down Tool.
24" Site-less Barrel, Coin Finish Receiver with Floral Engraved Side Plates, Beautiful Figured High Grade Wood Stock with Checkered Pistol Grip and Forearm.
Topped with a Zeiss Diavari C 3x9x36 Scope with Clear Optics Mounted on a Quick Release Blaser Mount
Excellent Bore with Strong Rifling and is in Near New Condition with Only the Faintest of Handling Marks.
This Rifle is the Perfect Combination of Lightweight and Elegant Gentleman's Stalking Rifle Weighing Just over 6 Pounds.
20.25" Round Barrel with Factory Fiber Optic Sites, Full Length High Grade Wood Stock Checkered with Cheek Piece
Coin Finish Engraved Receiver with White Tail Deer on Left and Roe Deer on Right
Topped with a Swarovski Habicht Rail Mount 3x10x42 Scope with a Plex Reticle. Excellent Bore with Strong Rifling. This Gun has a 3 Postilion Adjustable Trigger, Original Sling Swivels, and Comes with Merkel Takedown Travel Case
Condition of this Rifle is Near Perfect on Both Metal and Wood. A Very Elegant and Lightweight Stalking Rifle
Auction Estimate: $4500-$6500
P. Oberhammer Munchen Drilling 16 Gauge and 8mm
Lot #20 (Sale Order 20 of 36)
P. Oberhammer Munchen Drilling 16 Gauge and 8mm, SN: 260
27.5 " Barrels, Under Lever Action, Flip Up Rear Site, Damascus Twist Barrels with Some Dents in Left Shotgun Barrel
Beautiful Floral Engraving Throughout Receiver and Extending Onto the Lever and Hammers
Double Trigger with 13.5" LOP to the Original Metal Pad, Large Cheek Piece, Checkered Stock and Forearm
Shotgun Barrels have Light Pitting, Rifle Barrel has Strong Rifling in Good Condition
Caliber is not Verified but Appears to be 8mm
Quality Made Early German Drilling Rifle Circa 1885
Auction Estimate: $1000-$2500
Winchester Model 94 AE 45 Colt Montgomery County VA Commemorative Rifle- numberd #1 of 10
Lot #21 (Sale Order 21 of 36)
Winchester Model 94 AE 45 Colt Montgomery County VA Commemorative Rifle is numbered #1 of 10 SN: IA00831
20" Barrel, Full Length Magazine, Gold Plated and Etched Finish, Etching Depicts Historical Scenes of Significance to Montgomery County Virginia
Stock and Forearm Have Laser Engraved Wildlife Scenes Throughout
This Rifle was Produced in 2001 for the 225th Anniversary of Montgomery County, Virginia - There were only 10 of these Rifles Ever Produced and This Example is #1, The First One Produced.
New and Unfired Condition and Comes with it's Original Presentation Case
Auction Estimate: $3000-$5000
Ben Shostle Master Engraved Ruger No. 1 6mm Remington
Lot #22 (Sale Order 22 of 36)
Ben Shostle Master Engraved Ruger No.1 6mm Remington, SN: 131-07535
26" Barrel, Engraved and Signed by Master Engraver Ben Shostle with Full Engraved Coverage Throughout Receiver and Lever, The Engraving continues 6.5" Down the Barrel, Scope Mount and Rings are Also Engraved by Shostle
Beautiful Custom Turkish Walnut Stock, Wood Does have Some Mars and Scratches - Most of them Appear that They Could Be Lifted with Heat
Excellent, Like New Bore, Metal Surfaces are Excellent Throughout this Rifle
Adding to the Providence of the Beautiful Custom Rifle is That it was Originally Made by Shostle for the J.R. Reynold's Tobacco Company Family. This is Truly One of the Finest Ruger No.1 That You Will Come Across in This Very Desirable 6mm Caliber
Auction Estimate: $5000-$7000
Custom Shop Winchester Model 70 XTR Sporter 300 WBY MAG, Engraved by Master Engraver Howard Dove
Lot #23 (Sale Order 23 of 36)
Custom Shop Winchester Model 70 XTR Sporter 300 Weatherby Magnum, Howard Dove Engraved SN: G1834847
24" Barrel Complete Custom Shop Rifle, Full Coverage Engraving on Receiver and Floor Plate and Extending to the Trigger guard and Barrel
This Rifle was Factory Engraved and Signed by Winchester and Colt Master Engraver Howard Dove
Floor Plate has an Inlaid Gold Ram and Gold Accents are Throughout, High Grade Custom Stock with Beautiful Grain in Wood and Custom Shop Style Checkering, Wood has Some Very Faint Handling Marks but This Rifle is Overall in New and Unfired Condition
Howard Dove Engraved Winchester's are Very Rare and Sought After, Adding to Providence of this Gun we Were Told it was Originally Ordered From the Custom Shop by Robert Peterson of Peterson's Hunting Journal ,
Bore is in New and Unfired Condition
Auction Estimate: $7500-$10000
Varner Favorite 22 Long Rifle, Master Engraved by Howard Dove
Lot #24 (Sale Order 24 of 36)
Varner Favorite 22 Long Rifle, Master Engraved by Howard Dove SN: 0414
21.5" Half Octagon Half Round Barrel, Bluing on Barrel is Excellent with Engraving and Gold Inlay Continuing 6.5" up the Barrel from Bore and 4" Down the Barrel From the Muzzle
Receiver is Done in a Beautiful Rose Gold Finish with Full Coverage Scroll Engraving and Inlayed Silver Rabbit on Left and Silver Pheasant on Right, Engraving Extends Down Lever and Underside of Tang is Signed Howard M. Dove Colt and Winchester Master Engraver 1992,
This Signature is Extremely Rare and the Only Known Example of this Style
High Grade Custom Stock with Fine Point Checkering and Original Butt Pad
This Rifle is in New Unfired Condition with an Excellent Bore
This is One of the Finest Engraved 22 Rifles That Would Be a Highlight to ANY Collection.
Auction Estimate: $7000-$10000
Ruger New Model Blackhawk45 Caliber, Engraved by Master Engraver Howard Dove
Lot #25 (Sale Order 25 of 36)
Ruger New Model Blackhawk 45 Caliber, Engraved by Master Engraver Howard Dove SN: 46-38947
4.5" Barrel, Screw less Frame Ruger with High Coverage Howard Dove Engraving and Gold Inlay, Scroll Engraving Encompasses Receiver, Cylinder, and Continues Down Barrel all the Way to Muzzle, Depicts a Gold Inlay Confederate Flag on Left Side of Receiver, and Gold Lining Throughout this Firearm
This Firearm Comes with 2 Cylinders- Both of Which are Engraved by Mr. Dove
This Revolver is Complimented with 2 Piece Ivory Grips.
This is Truly a Stunning Revolver! On Underside Just Above Trigger guard it is Signed with the Image of a Colt Pony and the Words HM Dove Colt Engr 800, It Remains in New and Unfired Condition and is in Near Perfect Condition Throughout
Providence of this Firearm Includes the Fact that Mr. Dove Commissioned this Piece for a Local Long Time Gun Shop Owner, Mr. Donald Harkrader,
Auction Estimate: $8000-$12000
Colt Custom Shop Engraving Sampler Single Action Army 45 Caliber, Engraved by Master Engraver Howard
Lot #26 (Sale Order 26 of 36)
Colt Custom Shop Engraving Sampler Single Action Army 45 Caliber, Engraved by Master Engraver Howard Dove SN; SA68135
7.5" Blued Barrel on a Case Hardened Frame with Factory Ivory Grips and Inscriptions of Past Engravers on Grips,
Mr. Dove was Commissioned by Colt to Create This 150th Anniversary Sampler Depicting Various Styles of Past Engravers,
Condition and Finish is Perfect, Unfired and Accompanied by it's Original Colt Box and Paperwork. This Firearm Would be Outstanding in any Colt Collection with these Custom Shop Factory Engraved Firearms Becoming Extremely Rare
Auction Estimate: $7000-$10000
Colt Percussion Pocket 36 Caliber, Engraved by Master Engraver Howard Dove
Lot #27 (Sale Order 27 of 36)
Colt Percussion Pocket 36 Caliber, Engraved by Master Engraver Howard Dove SN: USIMIT-3,
5.5" Barrel with Beautiful Silver Patina Finish with Scroll Engraving Throughout Receiver, Cylinder and Barrel Continuing on Trigger guard and Backstrap,
Howard was Commissioned by the U.S. International Muzzle Loading Team to Engrave this Fine Percussion Revolver, It Appears to be in Unfired Condition Since Work was Completed,
Excellent Condition Throughout with Smooth Wood Grips,
Comes in Wooden Presentation Box with Key
Gun is Signed on Frame and Under Grips and Reads HM Dove- Colt Engri -82-220, This is the Only Known Example of a Dove Engraved Percussion Revolver
Auction Estimate: $6000-$8000
Boxed Holland and Holland Extra Finish Pre War 12 Gauge Side by Side Shotgun
Lot #28 (Sale Order 28 of 36)
Boxed Holland and Holland Extra Finish Pre War 12 Gauge Side by Side Shotgun SN: 20156
28" Barrels, Choked Modified and Full, 2.75" Chamber, Weighs 6 Pounds 12 ounces, Barrels are Marked Holland and Holland 98 New Bond Street London and Retain All of their Original Finish
Coin Receiver with Extra Finish Scroll Engraving , Engraving Also Continues 1.75" Down the Rib,
Double Trigger with a 15" LOP to a Leather Wrapped Pad,
Straight English Stock with Fine Point Checkering and Checkered Splinter Forearm,
Extractor Model with Tang Safety, Bores are Bright and Shiny-Near Perfect Condition, Locks up Tight as You Would Expect
Both Wood and Metal are in Remarkable Condition
Silver Name Plate Inlaid in Stock with the Initials "R.C.", Holland and Holland is World Renowned for it's Quality Fit and Finish, A Remarkable Firearm that Comes with Original Leather Bound Case with Cleaning Rod, Snap Caps, Oiler and Brushes
Auction Estimate: $10000-$15000
Boxed James Purdey 2 Barrel Set 12 Gauge Side by Side Shotgun, K.C. Hunt Engraved
Lot #29 (Sale Order 29 of 36)
Boxed James Purdey 2 Barrel Set 12 Gauge Side by Side Shotgun, K.C. Hunt Engraved SN: 20190
First Set of Barrels are 30" and Choked Modified and Cylinder, Second of Barrels are 26" and Choked Skeet and Skeet, Both Barrels have Beautiful Blued Finish Retaining Near All of it's Original Finish, They Come with Ejectors and Beautiful Bores, Both Barrels are Also Serial Numbered Matching to Gun,
The Coin Finish on This Sidelock Frame has Full Coverage Engraving and Gold Inlays with Mallard Duck on Left and Ring Neck Pheasant on Right and Woodcock on Underside, The Engraving Also Continues 2.5" Down Barrels and Receiver is Signed K.C. Hunt
Double Gold Trigger with 15" LOP to a Checkered Wood Butt, Straight English Stock with Fine Point Checkering, Splinter Forearm with Diamond Checkered Design
Barrel Address Reads J Purdy & Sons Audley House, South Audley Street London Made For Sir Joseph Whitworths Fluid Pressed Steele
Purdy Shotguns are World Renowned for Quality and Finish and this Example is no Exception! Beautiful Condition Throughout and Comes with Original Breakdown Case, Snap Caps, Cleaning Rod, Oiler, and Brushes
Auction Estimate: $35000-$50000
Boxed Francotte Model 25E Abercrombie and Fitch 12 Gauge Shotgun
Lot #30 (Sale Order 30 of 36)
Boxed Francotte Model 25E Abercrombie and Fitch 12 Gauge Shotgun SN: 1185
27.5" Barrels, Choked Full and Improved Cylinder, Comes with Ejectors and Beautiful Pristine Bores
Double Trigger with 14.5 LOP, Receiver and Side Plates are Case Hardened with Scroll Engraving, Round Knob at Pistol Grip and Splinter Forearm Both with Fine Point Checkering
Barrels are Excellent with a Few Faint Handling Marks with a Single Brass Bead, Receiver Retains All of it's Original Finish with Beautiful Vibrant Case Color,
Comes with Velvet Lined Travel Case
Auction Estimate: $10000-$12000
Boxed Francotte Model 25E 12 Guage Side by Side Shotgun
Lot #31 (Sale Order 31 of 36)
Boxed Francotte Model 25E 12 Gauge Side by Side Shotgun SN: 83270
30" Barrels Choked Improved Modified and Modified, 2.75" Chamber, Solid Rib with Single Steele Bead, Ejectors and Excellent Bores, Beautiful Blued Finish to Barrels with Few Very Faint Handling Marks,
Case Hardened Receiver with Scroll Engraving Throughout
Double Triggers with 15" LOP to Leather Wrapped Factory Pad, A Round Pistol Grip and Splinter Forearm both with Fine Point Checkering
Upgraded Wood Stock with Beautiful Figuring, Condition is Very Fine with Very Little Use, Another Fine Example of a Belgium Shotgun That Comes with Velvet Lined Breakdown Case
Auction Estimate $10,000-$12,000
Boxed Francotte Best Grade Extra Finish Engraved 12 Gauge Side by Side Shotgun
Lot #32 (Sale Order 32 of 36)
Boxed Francotte Best Grade Extra Finish Engraved 12 Gauge Side by Side Shotgun SN: 36346
30" Barrels Choked Modified and Improved Modified, Has Ejectors and Beautiful Clean Bores, Deep Even Blue Tone to Barrels with Ivory Mid Bead and Front Bead
Extra Finish Engraving on Coin Receiver with Ducks in Flight Encompassed by Scroll Engraving, Deep Relief Engraving at The Breach, Double Trigger with 15" LOP to Factory Pad
Straight English Stock and Beaver Tail Forearm Both Have Fine Point Checkering and Beautiful Wood Grain
Condition is Near Perfect with Only the Faintest of Handling Marks, A Beautiful Example of a Francotte Shotgun Comes with Original Breakdown Case and Snap Caps
Auction Estimate: $10000-$15000
Boxed Francotte Model 45E Eagle Grade 12 Gauge Side by Side Shotgun
Lot #33 (Sale Order 33 of 36)
Boxed Francotte Model 45E Eagle Grade 12 Gauge Side by Side Shotgun SN: 1087
28" Barrels Choked Modified and Improved Cylinder, 2.75" Chamber with Ejectors Good Bores with Very Light Signs of Pitting, Single Brass Bead,
Case Hardened Receiver with Bird Engraving and Scroll Work on Side Plates, Inlayed Golden Eagle on Underside,
Double Trigger, 14.5LOP to a Checkered Horn Butt Plate, Round Pistol Grip and Splinter Forearm with Extra Fine Lined Checkering
Stock has Nice Figure with Light Handling Marks and Scratches
Barrel Address is Marked Abercrombie and Fitch Co. Made in Belgium U.S. Agents New York, A Beautiful Example of a High Grade Francotte Comes with Original Travel Case and Snap Caps
32" Barrels Choked Full and Modified, Wide Broadway Rib with Ivory Center Bead and Front Bead, 2.75" Chambers
Beautiful Midas Grade Engraving with Gold Ducks On Right and Gold Pheasants on Left and Gold Quail on Underside
Signed by Vracken- Just Under the Gold Pheasants- also, with the Initials J.L. at the Rear of Both Sides of the Receiver
Single Gold Trigger with 14.5" LOP to Original Browning Pad, Metal Finishes are Near Perfect, Wood Shows Very Faint Handling Marks
Comes with Original Browning Case and Paperwork. A Beautiful Example of Browning's Highest Grade Superposed Shotgun!
Auction Estimate: $10000-$14000
Boxed Rizzini Round Body EL 410 and 28 Gauge 2 Barrel Set Shotguns
Lot #35 (Sale Order 35 of 36)
Boxed Rizzini Round Body EL 410 and 28 Gauge 2 Barrel Set Shotguns SN: 86021
410 Barrels are 30" Choked Full and Modified with 3" Chamber, 28 Gauge Barrels are 28" with Screw in Chokes- Improved Modified and Modified are Installed, Also Comes with 3 Additional Chokes for the 28 gauge, 28 Gauge has 2.75" Chamber, Both Barrels Have Brass Mid Bead and White Front Bead
Round Body Coin Receiver with Full Coverage Scroll Work, Quail in Flight on Left Side and Partridge in Flight on Right Side
Single Trigger with 15" LOP to Original Pad, Beautifully Figured Stock with Round Knob
Both Stock and Forearm are Checkered, Silver Diamond Inlay in Forearm, Finish is Excellent Throughout to Both Metal and Wood
Appears to be Fired Very Little, Comes with Original Hard Case
Auction Estimate: $5000-$7500
Boxed Caesar Guerini Magnus Grade 12 Gauge 2 Barrel Set Shotguns
Lot #36 (Sale Order 36 of 36)
Boxed Caesar Guerini Magnus Grade 12 Gauge 2 Barrel Set Shotguns SN: 119408
First Set of Barrels are 32", 2.75" Chamber and Accept Screw In Chokes, Second Set of Barrels are 28", 3" Chamber and Accept Screw In Chokes, Comes with 5 Flush Mount Chokes and 7 Extended Chokes, Both Barrels Have Steele Mid Bead and White Front Bead
Engraved Case Hardened Receiver with Gold Inlay Grouse on Left Side and Gold Quail on Right Side and Gold Pheasant on Underside
Single Trigger with 14.5" LOP, Bores are Excellent
Has Been Fired but Very Little, Beautiful Wood Grain in Stock with an Elegant Round Pistol Grip and Fine Point Checkering
Excellent Condition Throughout and Comes with it's Original Hard Case
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