Morphy Auctions Auction Catalog - Firearms & Militaria - Day 1 Online Auctions

INCREDIBLY RARE PAIR OF ORIGINAL GERMAN WW II MP44 MACHINE GUN GAS CAPE MATERIAL MAGAZINE POUCHES.

Lot #1001 (Sale Order 1 of 301)

Original German World War II MP44 pouches made in the late war and mustard tan in appearance, constructed of gas cape material. Pouches with light soiling and wear. 6 brown leather straps secure the individual MP44 magazine pouches. Brown leather trim has light to moderate wear and aging. Belt loops and "D-ring" attachments are in brown leather. Web belt loops on left pouch has somewhat legible 3-digit codes and markings, while right pouch exhibits legible stamped 3-digit codes and markings under flap. An exceedingly rare set of German WWII MP44 magazine pouches that would be difficult to upgrade. CONDITION: Overall very good to extremely fine.

ADDENDUM: Great News! These magazine pouches were personally examined by John Cross of Great Britain while at the Small Arms Review (SAR) Show in Phoenix December 1-2, 2023 and Mr. Cross declared them to be absolutely authentic pre-May 1945, and identical to a pair in his personal collection which he knows to be authentic. In addition, Mr. Cross verified to this cataloger that there is yet another set of pouches identical to these in the collection of a noted and advanced American collector. John Cross gave this cataloger permission to make this addendum quoting him to the catalog description. Collectors should not miss this opportunity to acquire this exceptional set of magazine pouches authenticated by a universally respected authority on late-war German “sheet-metal” machine guns, as well as accessories of the Mkb-42, MP-43, MP-44, and STG-44 family of machine guns.

UNMARKED GERMAN LUGER SNAIL DRUM LOADER, LEATHER CARRIER, AND SHEET METAL COVERS FOR LUGER MAGAZINES

Lot #1004 (Sale Order 2 of 301)

Unmarked German Luger snail drum loader with reproduction leather carrier, canvas carrier, and 2 magazine sheet metal covers. CONDITION: Loader is in fine condition retaining most of its painted black finish, very fine mechanically, with release latch turning a gray patina. Brown leather carrier is extremely fine. Canvas carrier is near excellent. Sheet metal magazine covers are fine. JWK 2023-12-56

EXCEPTIONAL CONDITION HIGHLY DESIRABLE 1ST MODEL VARIENT GERMAN LUGER SNAIL DRUM WITH LOADER, DUST C

Lot #1005 (Sale Order 3 of 301)

Exceptionally high condition, original, early variant 32-round snail drum for German Luger pistols. Loader and snail drum maker's marks match. Snail drum numbered 30939. Original sheet metal slide-on cover and reproduction leather carrier are also included in this lot. CONDITION: Drum is near excellent with good spring tension, moving freely when rotated. Loader is very fine mechanically, and both it and the sheet metal cover retain most of their original finish. Brown leather carrier is extremely fine and has no maker's mark visible. These drums fit the Luger pistol, and when fitted with the appropriate spacer, are also sought after to fit the original MP-18,1 machine gun with angled magazine housing. See this model machine gun also offered in this same auction. JWK 2023-12-53

HIGH CONDITION DESIRABLE "BING" MANUFACTURED 1ST MODEL VARIANT GERMAN LUGER SNAIL DRUM WITH LOADER A

Lot #1006 (Sale Order 4 of 301)

High condition, original, early variant 32-round snail drum for German Luger pistols manufactured by B/N. Loader and snail drum maker's marks match. Snail drum numbered 27939. Reproduction leather carrier is also included in this lot. CONDITION: Drum is extremely fine original finish with some loss of finish to a gray patina at the high edges with some light pitting. Spring tension very strong, with lever moving freely when rotated. Loader also is B/N marked and is in exceptional condition, very fine mechanically, with attractive fire-blue on release latch. Brown leather carrier is extremely fine and has no makers mark visible. These drums fit the Luger pistol, and when fitted with the appropriate spacer, are also sought after to fit the original MP-18,1 machine gun with angled magazine housing. See this model machine gun also offered in this same auction. JWK 2023-12-54

BING MANUFACTURED GERMAN LUGER SNAIL DRUM WITH LOADER, LEATHER CARRIER, AND CANVAS CARRIER.

Lot #1007 (Sale Order 5 of 301)

B/N manufactured 32 round snail drum for German Luger pistols. Loader and snail drum makers marks match. Snail drum numbered 531124. Reproduction leather carrier and canvas carrier are also included in this lot. Leather carrier is unmarked. Canvas carrier is ink marked inside, "Mathias Muller / Konigl. Hofliefierant / (not quite legible) / Leipzig / K(not quite legible) 8-10." CONDITION: Drum is extremely fine original finish on body with some loss of finish to a gray patina at the high edges with some light pitting. Rotating handle and cover exhibit moderate pitting, yet spring tension is very strong, with lever moving freely when rotated. Loader also is B/N marked and is in extremely fine condition, very fine mechanically, with release latch turning a gray patina. Brown leather carrier is extremely fine. These drums fit the Luger pistol, and when fitted with the appropriate spacer, are also sought after to fit the original MP-18,1 machine gun with angled magazine housing. See this model machine gun also offered in this same auction. JWK 2023-12-55

NEAR MINT M-60 MACHINE GUN "D" CONFIGURATION CONVERSION PARTS.

Lot #1017 (Sale Order 6 of 301)

Very desirable set of M-60 machine gun "D" configuration parts including fold-down "aircraft" style sight, trigger pack, metal chute adapter for attachment of ammo box to be attached to gun, and rear spade handles. Just the parts you need to shoot your M-60D out of a helicopter, as well as making your gun very pleasant to shoot off of a pintle at a firing range. CONDITION: All parts are near mint. Please see M-60D machine gun also offered in this same auction. JWK 2023-12-40

(M) FABULOUS AND EXTREMELY DESIRABLE DELUXE TOP-OF-THE- LINE FUNCTIONAL FURR MINIATURE MODEL 1883 GA

Lot #1018 (Sale Order 7 of 301)

Measuring about knee high, this is the most deluxe functional model miniature that Furr offered. Most were purchased with tripods, but this one instead has a beautiful, wheeled carriage mount. Marked with a “Colt” nameplate on the top as well as the model. Note the attractiveness of this metal and wood carriage and think of the time and effort that must have gone into its construction. This makes this model all the more attractive to the observer and also eases the movement of it from place to place. According to the consignor, Furr is the only person to be granted full access to the Gatling gun museum and was allowed to take detailed measurements and photographs. His reproductions are exact. This specimen was completely restored by Doug Furr in early 2018 and has not been fired since. This is an unsigned specimen, and Furr thought that this is the only gun that got out of the factory unsigned. Included are two videos on a thumb drive of Doug Furr and consignor explaining maintenance, loading, and operation. The Furr Gatling guns incorporate the highest standards of quality fit and finish and are works of the human craftsman’s art. Faithfully reproduced in miniature during the 1970s these guns are fully functional like the originals, and one can access the mechanism for cleaning just like the originals. Measures 21" from floor to top of magazine, 28" from muzzle to end of trail, and 23" outer hub to outer hub. This will transfer as a modern firearm. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is near excellent original finish throughout with some tarnishing in places. Wood is near excellent. Mechanics are crisp and positive. Bores are shiny and bright. Of more than dozen which we have offered over the years, this ensemble on its metal carriage tops them all. A great piece for an office or a den, and more than just a decoration. JWK 2023-12-94 Barrel Length: 12 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .22 Short FFL Status: Modern Manufacturer: Furr Model: Gatling Gun Serial Number: 27

DESIRABLE MG-42 MACHINE GUN CONVERSION PARTS TO .308 (7.62 NATO).

Lot #1029 (Sale Order 8 of 301)

Always sought after set of conversion parts necessary to convert an 8mm MG-42 to fire .308 Winchester (7.62x51mm NATO). Includes a 7.62 NATO caliber barrel, muzzle assembly with bearing, top cover assembly, and feed tray. No bolt present, but your standard 8mm bolt will serve. CONDITION: Parts are near excellent, including the bore of the barrel, which is shiny and bright. If you have an 8mm MG-42 and do not already have the conversion parts to shoot .308 this would be a very good investment for you for obvious reasons. JWK 2023-12-02

M-60 MACHINE GUN MODEL M122 TRIPOD WITH PINTLE AND MANUALS.

Lot #1030 (Sale Order 9 of 301)

Very fine, "MOUNT TRIPOD / MACHINE GUN 122 / NO. 247885 ANAD 6-78" for the M-60 machine gun with pintle. Also included is TM 9-1005-224-24 Technical Manual and TM-9-1005-224-24P Direct Support Manual for the M-60 machine gun. Both are dated July 1987 (A real walk down memory lane for this cataloger). CONDITION: Tripod retains extremely fine smooth gray finish. Manuals are extremely fine. A nice set of accessories for the M-60 collector/enthusiast. Please see M-60D machine gun also offered in this same auction. JWK 2023-12-39

EXTREMELY DESIRABLE AND HIGHLY SOUGHT LOT OF M-60 MACHINE GUN PARTS.

Lot #1031 (Sale Order 10 of 301)

Highly sought after sets of parts for the M-60 machine gun. Includes operating rod, belt guide which hangs to left of feed tray, 2 feed trays, 3 complete bolts, AA ring sight with base, charging handle, complete top cover and bags of springs and other small parts. Although once these parts were commonplace, when the United States military divested themselves of the M-60, they packed up and shipped their support parts off to the countries which got the M-60s as well. Anybody who has shot the M-60 in military service, or on the range for that matter, is very familiar with how critically important it is to have spare parts on hand. CONDITION: Operating rod finish shows indications of use. Other parts are near excellent to mint. The M-60 collector/enthusiast who lets these parts get away will one day wish they had not. Please see M-60D machine gun also offered in this same auction. JWK 2023-12-38

NEAR MINT CONDITION SET OF M-60E4 MACHINE GUN PARTS TO CONVERT M-60 MACHINE GUN.

Lot #1032 (Sale Order 11 of 301)

Highly sought sets of parts to convert the M-60 machine gun to M-60E4 configuration. Includes bipod assembly, barrel, forearm with foregrip, rear sight assembly, top cover with scope rail, and buttstock. The M-60 went through several official upgrades during its time in service and the E4 configuration made this a more portable and "handy" weapon. CONDITION: All parts are near mint. Barrel near excellent, shiny and bright. Pretty much impossible to upgrade the condition of this set. Investment level quality for the advanced machine gun collector/enthusiast. Please see M-60D machine gun also offered in this same auction. JWK 2023-12-37

EXCEPTIONAL CONDITION AND EXTREMELY RARE ORIGINAL BROWNING MODEL 1917 TRIPOD.

Lot #1045 (Sale Order 12 of 301)

Fabulous condition Browning Model 1917 tripod manufactured by Crown, Cork, and Seal Company of Baltimore. Original data plate is present as well as leather tool pouch. These very scarce tripods are immediately recognizable from the aluminum elevation adjustment wheel and fine traverse dial visible when viewed from the right. I have had owners of Browning water cooled machine guns state that they have only seen this tripod in pictures. 1 original wooden ammunition box is included with this lot. CONDITION: Near excellent as repainted with fastidious attention to detail. Mechanism is smooth. Leather is extremely fine. Data plate and screws near excellent. PROVENANCE: Robert Segal Collection. Please see also low serial numbered original Browning 1917 machine gun, accessories for same, and original machine gun cart with accessories being offered in this same auction. For those of you who are discerning Browning machine gun collectors this is an unprecedented opportunity to get this fabulous condition tripod as well as other accessories which are correct for your unmodified Browning model 1917 machine gun. JWK 2023-12-33

NEAR MINT IN BOX ORIGINAL US MODEL 1918 CLOTH BELT LOADING MACHINE.

Lot #1046 (Sale Order 13 of 301)

Tremendous find for the water cooled or air cooled Browning machine gun owner. This is cloth belt loading machine in unissued condition in original box, also in near mint condition. Usually these are found with damaged/cracked boxes, often fairly well used. CONDITION: This specimen is near mint, and the condition is just about impossible to improve upon. An item worthy of a museum level display. JWK 2023-12-28

HIGH CONDITION AND VERY RARE ORIGINAL M1 CART FOR TRANSPORTING THE BROWNING MACHINE GUN, TRIPOD, AMM

Lot #1047 (Sale Order 14 of 301)

From the Robert Segal collection comes this fabulous condition original Browning machine gun cart. It includes 6 empty wooden ammunition boxes, 1 water can, and 1 spare barrel in canvas carrier. Wire spoke wheels and hard rubber tires with detachable pulling bar make this cart very manageable and maneuverable, even by one man. Removing the 2-man pulling bar at the front of the tongue reveals a round ring which would facilitate attaching a rope for a myriad of potential applications. PROVENENACE: Robert Segal Collection. CONDITION: Near excellent as restored, with the hard rubber tire of one side showing moderate cracking and shrinkage while the other is in much better condition. Overall an exceptional display piece, or one that can be of service at special events. These seldom surface for public sale, and never in this level of fastidiously restored condition. See also Browning Model 1917 machine gun, and Model 1917 tripod also offered in this auction. JWK 2023-12-34 This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.

ARGENTINE BRASS MAXIM MACHINE GUN CARRIAGE WITH WOODEN AMMUNITION BOXES.

Lot #1049 (Sale Order 15 of 301)

This is a contemporary manufactured, yet faithfully executed, in brass, wood and steel set of carriage wheels with wood ammunition boxes for the Argentine brass maxim. Wheel height is 36" and hub to hub measures 53". One attaches the original tripod (with or without gun) to this set of wheels using a brass clamp on the axle, and this greatly aids one person in moving this piece from place to place. PROVENENACE: Robert Segal Collection. CONDITION: Near excellent throughout, showing beautiful wood grain at the wheels with a steel axle and brass center socket. This would make an ideal display platform as well as a useful way to move your display as you see fit. See also the Argentine Brass Maxim also offered in this auction. JWK 2023-12-35 This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.

ATTRACTIVE MAXIM MACHINE GUN CARRIAGE WITH WOODEN AMMUNITION BOXES.

Lot #1050 (Sale Order 16 of 301)

This is a contemporary manufactured, yet faithfully executed, in brass, wood, and steel set of carriage wheels with wood ammunition boxes in metal brackets for the Argentine brass Maxim, or 1904 U.S. Maxim. Wheels measure 45" high and 67" hub to hub. One attaches the original tripod (with or without gun) to this set of wheels using the brass clamp on the axle, and this greatly aids one person moving this piece from place to place. 2 contemporary manufactured wooden boxes are large enough for either belted ammunition or tools. The beauty and quality of craftsmanship of this piece cannot be overstated. CONDITION: Near excellent throughout showing beautiful wood grain at the wheels with a steel axle and brass center socket. This would make an ideal display platform as well as a useful way to move your display as you see fit. This carriage will accommodate either the Argentine or the U.S. Maxim tripod, and no doubt many others using a "spacer". JWK 2023-12-41 This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.

CORRECTION: The original tripod is not included with this carriage. Photos updated.

DESIRABLE UPPER ASSEMBLY AND SPARE PARTS FOR A COSTA MESA ARMALITE AR-18 AS MANUFACTURED BY STERLING

Lot #1055 (Sale Order 17 of 301)

Extremely nice and desirable spare parts for the Armalite AR-18 machine gun as manufactured by Sterling in England. Includes a complete upper assembly marked as such, which includes the complete bolt assembly. Trigger, hammer, selector switch, and other small parts and springs are also included, as is a hand grip and 2 original 20-round Armalite magazines, and an AR-18 manual. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish extremely fine original finish with some light handling marks. Composite furnishings are extremely fine to near excellent. Bore is near excellent shiny and bright. Bolt face is near excellent. Bolt assembly very cleverly held in receiver utilizing a wire clip (what a great idea!). Always a good idea to have a spare set of parts like this on hand for your AR-18. JWK 2023-12-43

LOT OF AK-47 AND AK-74 PARTS.

Lot #1061 (Sale Order 18 of 301)

Lot consists of a set of laminate AK furniture, a set of unfinished wooden AK furniture, a cleaning kit in a German metal tin, 2 bolt assemblies, a mainspring, 2 5.56mm AK barrels, Chinese AK-47 spike bayonet, an underfolding metal stock, Polish 1950 dated AK pistol grip, 2 Chinese 5.56 AK magazines, black plastic AK pistol grip, and a rare complete set of red bakelite sidefolding stock, pistol grip, and 2 piece handguard for Chinese export type 56 rifles. CONDITION: Good to excellent.

LOT OF 4 THOMPSON DRUMS.

Lot #1062 (Sale Order 19 of 301)

Lot consists of: (A) Colt Auto Ordnance Third Generation Type "L" drum for the Thompson sub-machinegun. CONDITION: Excellent, with nearly all of the blast and blue finish remaining with scattered handling marks and wear to high edges. Mechanically fine. (B) Auto Ordnance Bridgeport, Connecticut Type "L" drum for the Thompson sub-machinegun. CONDITION: Very good, retaining nearly all of the blue finish that is turning a brown patina with light handling marks and wear. Mechanically fine. (C) Post-WWII Auto Ordnance West Hurley, New York, "XL" drum magazine for the Thompson sub-machinegun. CONDITION: Excellent, with nearly all of the blue finish remaining with light handling marks and wear. Mechanically fine. (D) Seymour Type "L" drum magazine for the Thompson sub-machinegun. CONDITION: Very good, with most of the blue finish remaining with high edge wear and light handling marks throughout.

EXCEPTIONAL NEAR MINT 1928 THOMPSON BUTTSTOCK, LOWER ASSEMBLY, AND FOREND WITH BOLT, SMALL PARTS, AN

Lot #1063 (Sale Order 20 of 301)

Desirable 1928 Thompson parts lot which includes 1928 Thompson lower assembly (serial number AO61649), complete new in wrapper bolt (no firing pin felt through the wrapper so likely NOT an M1A1 bolt), superb condition original buttstock with sling swivel at rear, horizontal forend, and 3 20-round Bridgeport, Bridgeport, and unmarked (matte finish) magazines. Also included is a breech oiler, and bag of small internal parts and springs. There will always be a desire for Thompson parts such as these. JWK 2023-12-90

EXTREMELY DESIRABLE NEAR MINT 1928 FINNED THOMPSON BARREL ON SAW-CUT RECEIVER PPIECE, WITH BOLT, INT

Lot #1064 (Sale Order 21 of 301)

This lot consists of a near mint original 1928 Thompson finned barrel, complete with bullet logo and diamond compensator, forend iron, and the forward 3 - 1/4" of saw-cut receiver. Bore is near mint, shiny and bright. Also included in this lot are 3 30-round (SW CO, SEYMOUR, U.S. CARTRIDGE) and three 20-round (SWC, SWC, SEYMOUR) magazines. Also included is a complete 1928 Thompson bolt, breech oiler, Blish lock, actuator, rear sight, and mainspring. An utterly fabulous find for the forward-thinking Thompson enthusiast. JWK 2023-12-89

WEST HURLEY PRODUCED 100 ROUND THOMPSON "C" DRUM.

Lot #1065 (Sale Order 22 of 301)

West Hurley 100 round "C" drum with matching numbers, 0558, on both body and cover. Markings are "Auto Ordnance Corp / New York, USA / July 27, 1920, Dec 7, 1920". This was a later produced drum starting in 1991. CONDITION: Near excellent original blue lustrous finish with good spring tension. JWK 2023-12-88

RARE GERMAN WORLD WAR I SPANDAU MANUFACTURED MG-08 MAXIM MACHINE GUN PARTS KIT.

Lot #1104 (Sale Order 23 of 301)

Offered here are most of the parts of a German WWI MG-08 Maxim manufactured at Spandau Arsenal in 1917. No right sideplate present, but the remaining parts are fabulous and matching (540e), including: the left sideplate with optical sight bracket, bottom plate as an intact unit, the water jacket on trunnion, top cover with retention pin, fusee cover, fusee spring assembly, barrel, barrel extension plates with crosshead, connecting rod and handle, feed block (with lower arm broken off as is typical), and backplate with retention pins, are present and all are matching in serial number. The barrel is filled with and coated with preservative grease, as are most of the other parts. We left them as found. The Spandau Arsenal manufactured MG-08 Maxim is the scarcest manufacturer of this model to find on the collector's market. According to Dolf Goldsmith's book, Germany relocated the tooling for Model 1912 Maxim production from the Fabrique Nationale factory to Spandau after Liege was captured, and then opened a 3rd assembly line for production of the MG-08. The result was that approximately 40,000 MG-08 model guns were manufactured there in 1917. Production of the MG-08 at Spandau ceased early in 1918 in favor of MG-08/15 production. The Spandau 1917 produced MG-08 guns were fielded to the fronts and used, and hence their survivability was relatively low compared to the large number of later DWM produced guns. CONDITION: Overall appearance and finish is very good original finish thinning to a gray and brown patina on the water jacket with some dings, and some brown corrosion at the trunnion and on the optic bracket. The remaining parts, however, arrived coated in preservative grease, and they appear to be in very fine condition. The condition of the bore is unknown as we left the grease, but the chamber has never been welded. Wood handles of the backplate are extremely fine. 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. This is truly a fabulous find for someone who desires to build up a display gun, has a registered sideplate, or who just wants some spare parts. JWK 2023-12-10

LARGE LOT OF THOMPSON CANVAS ACCESSORIES.

Lot #1105 (Sale Order 24 of 301)

Lot consists of 2 tan canvas gun covers for the Thompson submachinegun, 4 drum covers, a Thompson canvas zip-up gun cover, 2 no buckle slings, muzzle cover, green canvas no buckle sling, and a green canvas magazine pouch belt. CONDITION: Very good.

LOT OF THOMPSON STOCKS AND FORENDS.

Lot #1106 (Sale Order 25 of 301)

Lot consists of 3 Thompson Model 1928 replacement stocks with buttplates and attachment irons installed, 4 stripped replacement stocks, 1 forend, and 2 foregrips. CONDITION: Very good to excellent.

LOT OF 4: DESIRABLE .22 CALIBER MAGAZINES FOR A MODEL 1928 A22 THOMPSON MACHINE GUN.

Lot #1107 (Sale Order 26 of 301)

Consignor states that he purchased these magazines for his 1928 A22 Thompson machine gun, and, although it required some fitting, he adapted one to work and never got around to adapting the others. Consignor subsequently sold the gun with drum and the adapted magazine. Later he found these additional magazines and has consigned them here (fortunately for any .22 caliber Thompson owners). One of the magazines has a sticker, "Made in Italy". This cataloger has reviewed the photos of the .22 Thompson magazines sold with guns through Morphy auctions in April and October 2019 and May of 2022, and these do indeed seem to match them very closely. No warranty that these will fit your gun, but the consignor got one to work well in his. CONDITION: Near excellent original finish with good spring tension. Just the thing the owners of the 1928 Thompson Model A22 are hoping to find. If you don't acquire them someday you will wish you did! JWK 2023-12-57

LOT OF THOMPSON PARTS.

Lot #1108 (Sale Order 27 of 301)

Lot consists of approximately 6 Model 1928 mainsprings, 12 buttstock sling swivels, a rear sight, muzzle cover, 3 Thompson screw drivers, 2 trigger group assemblies, 2 breech oilers with buffing pads, extractor, 2 firing pin springs, and bolt assembly with lock and springs. CONDITION: Good to excellent.

LOT OF THOMPSON MAGAZINES AND POUCHES.

Lot #1109 (Sale Order 28 of 301)

Lot consists of 3 olive green canvas 5-cell 20-round magazine pouches for the Thompson submachine gun. There are 12 Seymour marked magazines, 2 Auto Ordnance Bridgeport, CT marked magazines, and 1 Crosby marked magazine. CONDITION: Pouches are excellent, with magazines ranging from mostly very good to fair.

SECOND EDITION AUTOGRAPHED "COLT THOMPSON SUBMACHINEGUN SERIAL NUMBERS & HISTORIES" BY GORDAN HERIGS

Lot #1110 (Sale Order 29 of 301)

This book contains a listing of all the original Colt manufactured Thompson machine guns organized in serial number order with information on configuration (whether fitted with Cutts compensator), converted to 1928 specifications, and also past owners and/or history (including dates) if available. There are also sections that provide the reader with details about historical events, such as when 495 Thompson machine guns were seized before they could be transported to Ireland, as well as other events and notable users, such as the St. Valentines Day Massacre, and use of Thompsons by John Dillinger, the FBI, and the U.S. Navy. There are sections pertaining to destroyed Thompsons and exported Thompsons as well. Truly one of the most exhaustive and entertaining reference works pertaining to the Thompson machine gun out there, and one which Thompson collectors acknowledged they return to over and over. This particular specimen was autographed by the author to Jim (Dr James Watson) in May 2002. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Near excellent and clean with a bit of yellow on the white autographed flyleaf, with insert card instructions for "Loading Type L and Type C Drums", as well as an accompanying business card of Gordan Herigstad. This is an outstanding resource for any Thompson collector/enthusiast. JWK 2023-12-32

LOT OF 9: MODEL 50 MADSEN MACHINE GUN MAGAZINES.

Lot #1111 (Sale Order 30 of 301)

This is a lot of 9 Madsen Model 50 machine gun 9mm magazines. Each one has a slot cut 3 - 1/2" from the top indicating they have been adapted to fit in some other 9mm machine gun. Consignor does not remember the details of his acquisition, and has never owned a Madsen machine gun. So it is your guess as to what these may have been adapted to. CONDITION: Near excellent original finish except where notch has been cut at the rear rib. A fine opportunity for the Madsen machine gun owner. JWK 2023-12-58

LOT OF 9: GERMAN LEATHER SLINGS.

Lot #1112 (Sale Order 31 of 301)

Lot consists of: 2 original leather Gewehr 98 pattern slings, 1 reproduction Gewehr 98 sling, 5 leather German pattern M1 Carbine slings, 1 maker marked for Brauer Bros. of St. Louis, and 1 additional unknown leather sling. CONDITION: Good to Excellent.

EXTREMELY RARE AND SOUGHT AFTER ORIGINAL HECKLER AND KOCH HK-21 MACHINE GUN TRIPOD.

Lot #1113 (Sale Order 32 of 301)

Original green paint German military Heckler & Koch HK 21 machine gun tripod with original web carrying straps. Seldom seen and a scarce item here in the United States, reminscent of the Lafette tripod with a graduated traverse bar, this is a very steady and high-quality mount which a "slide-on" rail at the rear and a "depressing latch" system at the front to accommodate mounting/dismounting the machine gun. Certain to attract a lot of positive attention at the range or when the gun is on display. CONDITION: Near excellent original paint and functional mechanism. Just the thing for the owner of an HK-21 to take to the range as a firing platform for the machine gun. JWK 2023-12-93

(C) LOT OF 2: EXTREMELY RARE RARE RELIC CIA DEER GUNS WITH SPARE PARTS.

Lot #1114 (Sale Order 33 of 301)

A descendent of the iconic WWII Liberator pistol supplied to partisans, the simplified cast aluminum design was developed for the CIA as the Cold War was heating up in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Only 1,000 of the single shot 9mm pistols were ordered from American Machine and Foundry based on a 1962 prototype designed by Russel J. Moure, around 200 of which were sent to Vietnam for field testing. Little is known of their service; however, it is believed most were eventually destroyed with less than 25 estimated to have survived. This lot includes 2 complete frames with internals, as well as 3 screw in barrels, and extra components including a breech, trigger, and cocking piece/firing pin. CONDITION: Relic. Aluminum shows oxidation and deterioration with the internals seized. Barrels likewise show oxidation. These intriguing clandestine pistols are rarely seen in any condition, if only these could talk! Accessories: Spare Parts Barrel Length: (BOTH) 2" Caliber/Bore: (BOTH) 9mm Para FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: (BOTH) American Machine and Foundry Model: (BOTH) Deer Gun Serial Number: (BOTH) NSN

(M) DESIRABLE BROWNING 1919A4 SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE.

Lot #1115 (Sale Order 34 of 301)

Based on John M. Browning's iconic and rugged design, the 1919 belt-fed machine gun served with US forces through WWII into the Cold War Era. Built with a new made semi-automatic only side plate on an Israeli 7.62x51mm parts kit which includes both USGI and Israeli-made parts. Full reapplied parkereized finish throughout. Standard 24" 7.62 barrel with perforated heat shield. Flip up blade front sight and ladder rear sight graduated for 7.62 NATO ammunition. Left side plate and bolt correctly marked "7.62". Fitted with a checkered steel pistol grip. Complete with a 1969-dated spiral bound technical manual. CONDITION: Excellent as professionally rebuilt. Nearly all of the reapplied finish is retained throughout. Bore is bright and displays well-defined rifling. Mechanically fine. Barrel Length: 24" Caliber/Bore: .308 Winchester FFL Status: Modern Manufacturer: Unknown Model: 1919A4 Paperwork: Manual Serial Number: 518372

(M) REMINGTON MODEL 700 M24 BOLT ACTION SNIPER RIFLE.

Lot #1116 (Sale Order 35 of 301)

During the transition between the M24 and the M2010, a number of M24 receivers were refurbished and sold. Remington offered the initial run to snipers and then others based on a priority system. The stocks were kept in the same configuration as they were when they were turned in, so they vary; this one is painted desert tan. Heavy profile barrel with iron sight island, "REMINGTON ARMS COMPANY INC. ILION. NY 7.62 NATO", "XJ" at shank. Receiver with serial number, QR code, and "REMINGTON / MODEL 700 M24". HS Precision stock with flared forearm, sling bows, harris bipod, HS knob adjustable buttpad. Mounted with an Osprey Global 10-40 scope with mildot reticle. CONDITION: Very good as used, retaining the vast majority of the black with some handling marks and discoloration throughout. Stock with handling marks and rubs throughout. Mechanically fine, bore is very good with some mild frosting. Glass is clear. Finding these rifles on the open market is exceptionally difficult. Barrel Length: 24" Caliber/Bore: 7.62 NATO FFL Status: Modern Manufacturer: Remington Model: 700 M24 Serial Number: RR639696

(M) HK 94 9MM SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE WITH MP5K FOREARM.

Lot #1117 (Sale Order 36 of 301)

Manufactured 1988 as per II date code on top of reciever. Hammer marked XX, which is appropriate for a 94A3 in a 0/1 selector trigger pack with finger grooves. Diopter drum rear sight, protected post front sight. Top of receiver with "HK HK 94" designation, serial number, German nitro proof, II date code, and Ulm proof. Left side of the magazine well with caliber designation, right side with "Made in W-Germany / HK Chantilly Va." import mark. Bolt with nitro proof. Solid buttstock. Forearm is the MP5K forearm with integral foregrip and hand catch. Magazine with Restricted Law Enforcement rollmarks. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining virtually all of the factory finishes with some very minor marks from handling and use throughout, mostly to high edges. Mechanically fine, bore is excellent with strong rifling, breech face is clean. An iconic subgun in a desirable configuration, and modifiable to your heart's content. Barrel Length: 16 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: 9mm FFL Status: Modern Manufacturer: HK Model: 94 Serial Number: 43-14713

(M) KNIGHTS ARMAMENT SR-15 5.56X45MM SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE WITH AIMPOINT COMP M4, MAGNIFIER, AND CASE

Lot #1118 (Sale Order 37 of 301)

Knight's Armament is extremely well respected for their AR-15 platforms, and is one of the premier choices in the tactical world. FDE finishe throughout, with some black accents. Barrel is fit with a Primary Weapon Systems compensator, KAC URX II Upper mid-length rail system with rubber inserts and a flip up front sight, LaRue low profile tactical handstop, Magpul magazine, 2 tone Magpul MIAD grip, and MagPul CTR collapsible stop. Typical Knight's Armament rollmarks throughout receiver. Fully ambidextrous controls. Mounted with an Aimpoint Comp M4s with 2 MOA dot and an Aimpoint magnifier. Accompanied by a Cabela's Tactical soft case with 5 extra magazines. CONDITION: Overall excellent, showing some minor marks throughout from use and handling, mostly at high edges, but still retaining the vast majority of the finish. Mechanically fine, bore is excellent with strong rifling. Optic is clear and functional. Case fine. A great example that's ready to roll. Accessories: Soft case Barrel Length: 16" Caliber/Bore: 5.56x45mm FFL Status: Modern Manufacturer: Knight Model: SR-15 Serial Number: KM801881

(M) VERY RARE ACCURACY INTERNATIONAL AWM MAVERICK-41 EDITION .338 LAPUA MAGNUM BOLT ACTION RIFLE WIT

Lot #1119 (Sale Order 38 of 301)

Accuracy International produced a very limited edition of these rifles to replicate the L115A4, the standard British Army Sniper rifle. These rifles are updates of the L115A3 that Harrison used to set a record 2,475 meter kill in Helmand, November, 2009. Harrison and his spotter were in Helmand engaging a pair of Taliban machine gunners, and had to walk the shot in over the course of approximately 9 rounds; once dialed in, Harrison went two for two on the insurgents. Harrison advised the updating of the L115A3 that he used for that shot and was instrumental in the development of the L115A4. After the updates, Accuracy International had a small number of surplus parts, and they released a limited number of the rifles in the new L115A4 configuration and named them the Maverick 41 Edition, which was Craig's callsign. These rifles utilize an AWM action in an AX chassis system, 27" .338 Lapua Magnum barrel with muzzle brake, in an FDE finish. Matching numbers observed on receiver, bolt and bolt head. This rifle was further equipped with a Nightforce 7-35x56 ATACR FFP scope with MOAR F1 reticle, and an angle cosine indicator for shooting on an angle. With appropriate Accuracy Internatonal North America import mark on left side of receiver, and MAVERICK 41-043 designation on right side. In the correct Pelican deployment kit with accessories comprising factory paperwork including manual and equipment schedule, DOPE cards, Mildot Master manual, three spare magazines, cleaning tools and roll, sling, sunshade, spare buttpads and screws, and spare butt spike. Accompanied by a signed copy of "The Longest Kill" by Craig Harrison, detailing his life and work as a sniper, signed "enjoy the read / Craig Harrison" on title page. CONDITION: Excellent, NOS or equivalent, with a scant few markings from handling and shop wear. Essentially all of the FDE finish is retained with some silvering from application of stamps and proofs as appropriate. Mechanically fine, bolt throws smoothly, glass is clear, bore is excellent with razor sharp rifling and a whisper of firing residue. Case and accessories are excellent. These kits retailed for $15,000 before glass, and are no longer available. An ideal "one-and-done" for the serious long range shooter. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 27" Caliber/Bore: .338 Lapua Magnum FFL Status: Modern Manufacturer: AI Model: AWM Paperwork: Signed book Serial Number: U4393

(C) SCARCE AND HIGH CONDITION HECKLER & KOCH 41-10 .308 SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE WITH VERY SCARCE TELESC

Lot #1120 (Sale Order 39 of 301)

The HK41, not to be confused with the G41, was developed for Bundeswehr as reservists were not allowed to own select fire rifles, but could own semi-automatic ones; the HK 41, thus, would allow the reservists to have a gun they could practice with at home. They also proved popular in the United States, and a very small number were imported prior to the Gun Control Act of 1968, which caused them to be redesigned, as the original design was easy to convert to full auto by swapping out the trigger pack. This is one of those very early examples with a push pin lower and paddle magazine release. The trigger pack has a matching "615" serial number matching the balance of the gun, and Santa Fe Divison Golden State Arms rollmark. A small button has been added to prevent the gun from being able to rotatable beyond semi-automatic. Clip-on brass deflector, diopter drum rear sight, hooded post front sight, carrying handle, telescoping A3 stock with concave butt and slimline forearm with the so-called "heavy" bipod mounted just ahead of the magazine well (both extremely rare parts in their own rights), HK flash hider, and 2 point sling. Bolt carrier date 4/66, bolt head dated 1/66; appropriate "615" matching serial number on bottom of both. Left side of magazine well with model designation, serial number, and 4/66 date. CONDITION: Overall excellent, retaining virtually all of the HK parkerization and enamel finishes on appropriate parts, with some minor handing marks and minor silvering marks from handling and use. Mechanically fine, bore with strong rifling and some mild frosting. Trigger pack with silvering between selector points, somewhat rough from the conversion. Bipod and stock retract and fold appropriately, forearm has a couple chips from feet. This is an exceptionally scarce Heckler and Koch with some extremely desirable parts. Barrel Length: 18" Caliber/Bore: .308 Winchester FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: H&K Model: 41 Serial Number: 615

(M) EXTREMELY SCARCE Z-COTE EDITION COLT AR-15A2 SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE.

Lot #1121 (Sale Order 40 of 301)

It is believed Colt only produced 250 of these highly attractive and desirable AR-15A2 Government Model (R6550CC) rifles in 1989 fully finished in Z-Cote woodland tiger stripe camouflage. Rifle features a chrome lined HBAR barrel marked "C MP 5.56 NATO 1/7" with birdcage flash hider and black plastic muzzle cover. A2 style protected post front sight with bayonet lug and adjustable carry handle mounted rear aperture sight. Pre-ban lower stamped on the left with Colt trademark and manufacture information. Front of magazine well bears a correct "Z" verifying the Z-Cote finish. A2 polymer furniture includes 2-piece ribbed handguard, checkered pistol grip, and fixed position stock with trap butt plate. Rifle is complete with a 20-round aluminum Colt magazine and brown leather AA & E sling. CONDITION: Excellent. Nearly all of the factory camo finish is displayed throughout with only mild handling marks. Excellent mirror bore. Mechanically fine. Magazine shows wear but is very good overall. Sling is supple and very serviceable. A true holy grail AR-15 for the advanced collector. Barrel Length: 20" Caliber/Bore: .223 FFL Status: Modern Manufacturer: Colt Model: AR-15A2 Serial Number: GS00899

(M) FN SCAR 20S .308 WINCHESTER SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE.

Lot #1122 (Sale Order 41 of 301)

The FN Scar 20S is currently fielded as the MK20 SSR (Sniper Support Rifle) in mid-range/designated marksman role. Switch barrel system, currently set up for .308; options are readily available from FN for 6.5 Creedmoor as well. Standard features include wide cutout in the forearm for adjustable gas, reciprocating charging handle, ambidextrous magazine release, adjustable buttstock, overmolded pistol grip, and a 1:12 twist barrel. 3 chamber muzzle brake, Atlas bipod on an American Defense mount, and an ARCA NATO-DVTL adapter. Geissele 2-stage trigger. CONDITION: Excellent, showing little evidence of real use, with some handling marks throughout commensurate with light use and shop wear, cosmetic. Mechanically fine, bore is excellent with crisp rifling. These are outstanding rifles, designed to shoot sub-MOA out to 1,000 yards. Barrel Length: 20" Caliber/Bore: .308 Winchester FFL Status: Modern Manufacturer: FN Model: Scar 20S Serial Number: PR10779

(M) FN HERSTAL SCAR 17S SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE WITH EOTECH OPTICS.

Lot #1123 (Sale Order 42 of 301)

Manufactured in Belgium. Features include a matte black finished pencil barrel chambered in 7.62x51mm, bird cage flash hider, flat dark earth finishes, side charging upper receiver, ambidextrous controls, checkered polymer pistol grip, and iconic side folding telescoping stock. Optic rail is mounted with an Eotech L-3 holographic sight and magnifier. 1 20-round steel magazine is included. CONDITION: Excellent. Nearly all of the factory finishes are retained with some minor handling marks. Excellent mirror bore. Fine mechanics. Optics are clear. Holographic sight is not operational but most likely only needs a new battery. Barrel Length: 16 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: 7.62x51mm FFL Status: Modern Manufacturer: FN Herstal Model: SCAR 17S Serial Number: HC22174

(M) LES BAER CUSTOM SUPER VARMINT .204 RUGER SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE WITH ZEISS CONQUEST HD5 GLASS.

Lot #1124 (Sale Order 43 of 301)

Rifle features a varmint profile stainless barrel chambered in .204 Ruger, matte black finished flat top "LBC" upper, ".204 RUGER" marked Les Baer lower, Geissele trigger, free floated aluminum handguard, checkered polymer pistol grip, and adjustable Magpul PRS stock. Rifle is mounted with a Zeiss Conquest HD5 5-25x50 second focal plane scope with sun shade and Zeiss rubber bikini cover. Also accompanied by a Harris bipod and aluminum 20-round 5.56 magazine. CONDITION: Excellent. Nearly all of the factory finishes are retained with only mild handling marks. Furniture is likewise excellent. Crisp, mirror bore. Mechanically fine. Optic is clear. This would make an excellent prairie dog hunting rifle. Barrel Length: 24" Caliber/Bore: .204 Ruger FFL Status: Modern Manufacturer: Les Baer Model: Super Varmint Serial Number: LBR006600

(M) LWRC R.E.P.R. SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE WITH TRIJICON OPTIC.

Lot #1125 (Sale Order 44 of 301)

Rapid Engagement Precision Rifle (REPR) built my LWRC based on the AR-10 platform with gas piston operated action. 20" brush blued barrel chambered in 7.62x51mm with Primary Weapons System muzzle break. Side charging flat top upper with full-length picatinny optic rail mounted with LWRC iron sights. Iron sights superseded by a Trijicon AccuPoint 5-20x50 second focal plane scope with duplex reticle and sunshade. Matte finished lower receiver featuring ambidextrous bolt releases and a Geissele trigger. Furniture includes standard LWRC ventilated handguard, pebble textured Magpul pistol grip, and quality adjustable Magpul PRS butt stock with monopod. Additional accessories include a Yankee Hill bipod, CTK vertical foregrip/monopod, and steel 20-round magazine. CONDITION: Excellent. Nearly all of the factory finishes are retained with some light evidence of careful use. The bright mirror bore displays well-defined rifling. Mechanically fine. Optic is clear and functional. Barrel Length: 20" Caliber/Bore: .308 Winchester FFL Status: Modern Manufacturer: LWRC Model: R.E.P.R. Serial Number: 70-00820

(M) PRE-BAN HECKLER & KOCH HK93 .223 SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE.

Lot #1126 (Sale Order 45 of 301)

Sporting version of the HK43 manufactured in 1979 as per "HK" date code. Matte black painted finish with 16" pencil barrel chambered in .223 with thread on flash hider. Hooded post front sight and drum rear. Bolt dated "9/76" with German eagle "N" proof. 2-position trigger pack. Standard black polymer furniture. Complete with an unmarked 20-round magazine. CONDITION: Excellent. Nearly all of the original black paint finish is retained with a few light marks. Stock has some mild staining but is otherwise very fine. Excellent bore and mechanics. Barrel Length: 16" Caliber/Bore: .223 Remington FFL Status: Modern Manufacturer: HK Model: 93 Serial Number: A122573

(M) FNH SCAR 16S 5.56X45MM SEMI-AUTOMATI CRIFLE WITH TRIJICON ACOG.

Lot #1127 (Sale Order 46 of 301)

Manufactured in Belgium. Features include matte finished pencil barrel chambered in 5.56x45mm with muzzle brake QD mount, flip up iron sights, flat dark earth finishes, side charging upper, ambidextrous controls, checkered polymer pistol grip, and side folding telescoping stock. Mounted with Trijicon ACOG sight and secondary Doctor red dot. Accessories include an FN made aluminum 30-round magazine and GPS vertical foregrip/bipod. CONDITION: Excellent. Nearly all of the factory finishes are retained throughout with some mild handling marks and an area of verdigris on the muzzle brake. Excellent mirror bore. Mechanically fine. Optics are clear. Barrel Length: 16 - 1/4" Caliber/Bore: 5.56x45mm FFL Status: Modern Manufacturer: FN Model: SCAR 16S Serial Number: LC10372

(M) H&K MR556A1 5.56X45MM SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE WITH TRIJICON ACOG SIGHT.

Lot #1128 (Sale Order 47 of 301)

BB date code for 2011 manufacture. Typical configuration of the MR556A1, which is the civilian semi-automatic version of the HK416, most famously used in Operation Neptune Spear to kill Osama bin Laden. Iconic configuration with railed forearm equipped with a Harris bipod, 2 point sling attached to rear of bipod and left side of buttstock. Typical rollmarks throughout for HK. Mounted with a Trijicon ACOG 4x32 optic with chevron reticle and hashes for 400 and 600 yard drops; Bible era with JN8:12 on left side of body (John 8:12, KJV, "Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life."). CONDITION: Excellent, NOS or equivalent, showing some very minor marks from handling and marks commensurate with shop wear. Mechanically fine, bore is excellent with strong rifling. Trijicon is bright and clear. Barrel Length: 16 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: 5.56x45mm FFL Status: Modern Manufacturer: HK Model: MR556A1 Serial Number: 241-000871

(M) TACTICAL RIFLES TBR .308 WINCHESTER SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE WITH NIGHTFORCE GLASS.

Lot #1129 (Sale Order 48 of 301)

Heavy profile silver nitride finished 24" barrel chambered in .308 Winchester with muzzle break. Flat top upper with full length picatinny optic rail and Nightforce NXS 5.5-22x56 second focal plane scope with MOAR reticle. Quality Tactical Rifles Inc AR-10 style lower receiver with ambidextrous safety, Geissele trigger, and JP Low Mass Operating System BCG. Furniture includes an Aero Precision M-Lock handguard, polymer finger groove pistol grip with base, and adjustable digital camo finished Magpul PRS Gen 3 Stock. Complete with an American Defense bipod and 20-round polymer Magpul magazine. CONDITION: Excellent. Only light use is evident. Nearly all of the original finishes are retained, a few scratches present on the barrel. Furniture is excellent. The mirror bright bore displays crisp, well defined rifling. Optic is clear. Barrel Length: 24" Caliber/Bore: .308 Winchester FFL Status: Modern Manufacturer: Tactical Rifles Model: TBR Serial Number: TBR1102

(M) LEWIS MACHINE AND TOOL LM308MWS SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE WITH EOTECH OPTICS.

Lot #1130 (Sale Order 49 of 301)

Fitted with a matte finished 16 - 1/2" matte finished 1/10 twist heavy barrel chambered in .308 Winchester with aggressive muzzle break. Flat top upper mounted with full length picatinny optic rail, Eotech L-3 holographic sight, and Eotech L-3 magnifier. Heavy duty lower receiver marked on the left with manufacture information. Ambidextrous safety and magazine release. Furniture includes a quad rail forend with LMR rail covers, rubberized LMT finger groove pistol grip, and telescoping butt stock. Complete with a 20-round polymer Magpul magazine. CONDITION: Excellent. Only light evidence of use present, with nearly all of the original factory finishes retained. Very fine mirror bore with razor sharp rifling. Fine mechanics. Optics are clear. Holographic sight currently does not function but most likely only needs a new battery. Barrel Length: 16 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .308 Winchester FFL Status: Modern Manufacturer: LMT Model: LM308MWS Serial Number: LMS10998

(M) H&K SR9 7.62X51MM SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE.

Lot #1131 (Sale Order 50 of 301)

Manufactured in West Germany in 1990 during the first year of production as an HK91 based sporting rifle for export to the Unites States after the passage of the 1989 Assault Weapons Ban the year prior. Matte black finished polygonal rifled barrel without muzzle device. Classic hooded post front sight and drum rear. "SR9" stamped HK91 style receiver. Bolt marked "JA421" and with a German eagle. 2-position trigger pack with thumb rest polymer pistol grip. Standard black HK91 style forend and butt stock. Complete with an A.R.M.S clamp optic mount and 1 20-round parkerized steel magazine. CONDITION: Near excellent. Rifle retains nearly all of its painted finish with some light handling marks and clamp marks from the scope mount. Furniture is likewise excellent. Magazine shows some edgewear and mild surface scuffs. Mirror bore. Mechanically fine. Barrel Length: 20" Caliber/Bore: 7.62x51mm FFL Status: Modern Manufacturer: H&K Model: SR9 Serial Number: 46-002462

(C) EARLY PRODUCTION 1964 COLT SP1 AR-15 SEMI AUTOMATIC RIFLE WITH PERIOD ACCESSORIES.

Lot #1132 (Sale Order 51 of 301)

Although several experimental rifles were produced in 1963, commercial production of the SP1 began in 1964, starting with serial number SP00101. This early example serial number SP01062 was one of the first thousand production rifles made in 1964 and sports early production features throughout. Correctly proofed 20" matte finished barrel with "12" twist rate marking and iconic duck bill 3 prong flash hider. Standard protected post front sight with bayonet lug. Carry handle mounted rear aperture sight. Early "+" marked lower receiver marked on the left with manufacture information and rampant Colt trademark. Furniture includes black synthetic 2-piece triangular handguard, checkered pistol grip, and fixed position butt stock with ribbed pad. Complete with 4 first type 20-round Colt magazines, each marked with an encircled "1", an early USA-made Colt 3x scope, bipod in original cardboard sleeve, and manual. CONDITION: Very good overall. The vast majority of the original factory matte finish is retained with some areas of thinning and a few scratches. Several areas on the right side of the rifle, especially around the carry handle, show oxidation and finish loss. Furniture has only minor handling marks. Fine bright bore and excellent mechanics. 1 magazine remains in very fine condition, the others showing some corrosion. Scope likewise has areas of cleaned oxidation with clear optics. Accessories: 3 extra magazines, bipod, and scope Barrel Length: 20" Caliber/Bore: .223 Remington FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: AR-15 Paperwork: Booklet Serial Number: SP01062

(M) FN PS90 SEMI AUTOMATIC CARBINE.

Lot #1133 (Sale Order 52 of 301)

Semi-automatic variant of the iconic P90 submachine gun manufactured by Fabrique Nationale. Features include 16" matte finished barrel with integral bird cage flash hider chambered in 5.7x28mm, picatinny optic mounting rail, ambidextrous bullpup configuration, black polymer furniture, and a 50-round detachable magazine. Complete with matching factory box and paperwork. CONDITION: Excellent. As new with only scattered handling marks. Excellent bright bore. Mechanically fine. Accessories: Box Barrel Length: 16" Caliber/Bore: 5.7x28mm FFL Status: Modern Manufacturer: FN Model: PS90 Serial Number: FN151093

(M) BUSHMASTER XM15-E2S SEMI AUTOMATIC TARGET RIFLE WITH LEUPOLD OPTIC.

Lot #1134 (Sale Order 53 of 301)

Fitted with a target crowned 24" stainless barrel chambered 5.56x45mm. Standard matte finished Bushmaster lower stamped on the right side with maker information and trademark. Flat top upper mounted with a Leupold VX-II 4-12x scope. Furniture includes a matte black finished aluminum free floated handguard, palm swell pistol grip, and A2 style fixed position stock. Complete with Bushmaster hard case, Vanguard bipod, and cloth Leupold scope cover. CONDITION: Excellent with only light marks. Bore is bright and exhibits crisp rifling throughout. Mechanically fine. Optic is clear. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 24" Caliber/Bore: 5.56x45mm FFL Status: Modern Manufacturer: Bushmaster Model: XM15-E2S Serial Number: BFI665393

(M) COLT AR-15 SP1 SEMI AUTOMATIC RIFLE.

Lot #1135 (Sale Order 54 of 301)

Circa 1974. Standard 20" matte finished pencil barrel chambered in .223 with bird cage flash hider, bayonet lug, protected post front sight, and carry handle mounted aperture rear sight. Pre-ban receiver marked on the left with Colt trademark and manufacturer information. Furniture includes 2-piece triangle handguard, checkered pistol grip, and A1 style stock with trap butt plate. Complete with 2 aluminum 20-round Colt magazines, an aluminum 30-round Colt magazine, and a Bauer Ordnance M7 bayonet with USM8A1 scabbard. CONDITION: Excellent. Nearly all of the original finishes are retained, some minor handling marks present along with a small spot of loss on the receiver. Furniture likewise shows only light evidence of handling. Especially fine and bright bore. Mechanically fine. 30-round magazine is very fine, the 20-round mags show use. Bayonet is very good. Accessories: 2 Extra Mags, Bayonet Barrel Length: 20" Caliber/Bore: .223 FFL Status: Modern Manufacturer: Colt Model: AR-15 Serial Number: SP36720

(M) IWI GALIL ACE SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE WITH FACTORY BOX.

Lot #1136 (Sale Order 55 of 301)

A modernized version of the iconic Israeli Galil, this semi-automatic only 2nd generation Galil Ace features a 16" matte finished barrel chambered in 5.45x39mm, bird cage flash hider, full-length Picatinny sign mounting rail, milled receiver, ambidextrous safety, free floated M-LOK forend, polymer pistol grip, and side folding telescoping polymer M4 style butt stock. Compatible with AK-74 style magazines, 1 30-round PMAG is included. Also accompanied by the factory box and a cheek riser. CONDITION: Excellent, as new. Only minor handling marks present. Fine bore and mechanics. Accessories: Box Barrel Length: 16" Caliber/Bore: 5.45X39mm FFL Status: Modern Manufacturer: IWI Model: Galil Ace Serial Number: G2026167

(A) FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER WITH RARE PEARL GRIPS AND CASE.

Lot #1137 (Sale Order 56 of 301)

This incredibly attractive Colt Model 1849 Pocket revolver was manufactured in 1853 and features wonderful Gustave Young factory engraving. This very early example displays his foliate scroll covering the barrel lug, loading lever lug, frame, and hammer. Hammer is engraved on each side with a classic wolf head and an additional signature dog head is concealed within a scroll on the left side of the barrel lug. Revolver is fitted with a 6" octagonal barrel engraved with old English script "Saml Colt" with flourishes, as well as a rope band around the muzzle. Frame engraved on the left side with "COLTS / PATENT" in an arc. Cylinder is standard 5-shot .31 caliber percussion roll stamped with the stagecoach holdup scene. Grip straps are silver plated and engraved with scroll and ray flourishes. Fitted with a very rare set of mother of pearl grips with central scroll engraved medallions. Matching full or partial serial numbers observed throughout, with punch dot marks present above or below the serial numbers on the barrel lug, frame, and grip straps, indicating this revolver was slated for special finishing. Housed in an attractive hardwood presentation case with brass corner supports. Case includes a brass Colts Patent mold, correct eagle flask, sealed 250 count Eley cap tin, packet of cartridges, L-tool, extra nipples, and a spare mainspring. Also accompanying this lot are a pair of hand written notes, one listing this gun by serial number noting it was purchased by Dr. Jim Watson from a John S. Glock January 22, 1972 for $300. The second note records that "This Colt pistol was presented to Col. Horace Kellogg by the 123rd Ohio Regiment in the year 1865". Kellogg served with the 123rd Ohio where he was wounded and captured at Winchester on June 15, 1863. He was exchanged from Libby Prison later that summer, seeing further action through the rest of the war mustering out in 1865. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: A fine example. Significant traces of original blue are retained, especially on the cylinder and protected areas of the barrel, the balance cleaned to an even gray patina. Engraving remains strong and clean; the cylinder scene is likewise legible. Grips are fine. Bore displays strong, well-defined rifling with some mild black powder abrasion. Crisp mechanics. Case has some scattered bumps from storage and transit, but displays exceedingly well. A wonderful factory engraved Colt Pocket. Accessories: Case, accessories Barrel Length: 6" Caliber/Bore: .31 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1849 Pocket Paperwork: Provenance Serial Number: 71722

(A) ESPECIALLY FINE COLT MODEL 1851 NAVY PERCUSSION REVOLVER INSCRIBED TO A. C. BASSETT.

Lot #1138 (Sale Order 57 of 301)

Circa 1866. Lustrous polished blue 7 - 1/2" octagon barrel with 1-line New York address, dovetail blade front sight, and hammer notch rear. 6-shot .36 caliber percussion cylinder rolled with naval engagement scene. Case hardened frame, hammer, and loading lever. 1-piece smooth ivory grips set in silver plated brass straps, the rear strap period inscribed in script "A. C. Bassett". Matching numbers observed on frame, grip straps, cylinder arbor, cylinder, barrel, and wedge. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Excellent for its age. Barrel retains the vast majority of its bright factory blue with some high-edge wear and a few spots of loss. Cylinder faded to patina, the scene largely legible with some dings. Screws retain strong traces of nitre blue; a few appear replaced on the barrel assembly. Case colors remain bright, with some fading present, especially on the recoil shield and hammer. Grip straps retain a few faint traces of plating but are largely mellowing brass. Grips exhibit a very pleasing, warm honey patina. Very strong, bright bore. Crisp and tight mechanics. An outstanding, highly attractive 1851 Navy. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .36 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1851 Navy Serial Number: 199074

(A) COLT SECOND MODEL MARTIALLY MARKED DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER EX FLAYDERMAN.

Lot #1139 (Sale Order 58 of 301)

Manufactured circa 1851 with 7 - 1/2" half octagon-to-round barrel with nickel silver blade front sight and hammer notch rear sight. Martially marked with "U.S." on frame, sub-inspector "B" marking on all major parts, and a cartouche on right and left grip panels. Left grip panel cartouche reads "JCB" and right cartouche is very faint, possibly reading "WAT". Matching serial numbers observed on rammer, barrel, wedge, cylinder arbor, frame, cylinder, trigger guard, and butt. Accompanied by a receipt and correspondence when this revolver was consigned with Norm Flayderman in 1968. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Comparitively excellent, with about half of the original bluing remaining on the barrel mixing with a gray patina. Cylinder scene is near fully present, with minor storage marks and images crisp. Cylinder retains a majority of its original bluing, and retains all 6 safety pins. Trigger guard and backstrap are a mellow patina. Grips are excellent with cartouche borders refreshed and a large splice repair on left grip panel. Bore is bright with minor freckling throughout and crisp rifling. Mechanically tight and crisp. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .44 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Dragoon Paperwork: Flayderman Letter Serial Number: 10440

(A) SCARCE AND DESIRABLE TRANSITIONAL LEMAT PERCUSSION REVOLVER.

Lot #1140 (Sale Order 59 of 301)

Transitional model Paris made LeMat with octagonal barrel and spurred trigger guard. Iconic 9-shot cylinder over a shotgun barrel. Typical tall bead front sight with notch rear sight cut into hammer, top flat of barrel with the Gothic Paris information. Matching serial number on rammer assembly, rammer cup, barrel, frame, cylinder, and takedown latch. "* / LM" proof for LeJay & Massiaux observed on right side of barrel assembly. Hammer, probably a replacement, with articulating striker. 2-piece checkered walnut grip panels. Lanyard loop on rotatable stud. These pistols were used by all branches of the Confederacy, and even amongst some Union officers. CONDITION: Metal is essentially a chocolate patina throughout, with areas of dove grey metal throughout, with dove grey colored with oil staining. Screws are molested throughout, and the rear trigger guard screw and the right small frame screw have sheared half of their head off. Grips are good with handling and use marks throughout, with some chips missing along the perimeter. Mechanically fine, bores are very good with oxidation commensurate throughout. A pleasant example of the quintessential Confederate sidearm. Barrel Length: 6 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .42 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: LeMat Model: Transitional Serial Number: 694

(A) EXTRAORDINARILY FINE COLT THIRD MODEL DRAGOON PERCUSSION REVOLVER INSCRIBED TO GEORGE L. DAVENPO

Lot #1141 (Sale Order 60 of 301)

Classic Third Model Dragoon with German silver front sight, captured rammer, notch rear sight in hammer, Matching numbers observed on frame, trigger guard, butt, cylinder, wedge, and underside of rammer. Standard 2 stage barrel assembly marked on top flat of faceted section "ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW YORK CITY". Cylinder with the iconic Indian/Ranger fight scene, and has "MODEL U.S.M.R." and "COLT'S PATENT" parking. Case colored frame and hammer. Fire blued trigger. Silver-plated trigger guard and backstrap. Piano finish grips are modern replacements but fit well. The backstrap is engraved "George L. Davenport". George L'Oste Davenport was the son of Colonel Davenport, a noted early settler of Illinois, particularly Rock Island. George was his firstborn and was born on Rock Island, where he grew up with Meskwaki playmates and learned their language. He was eventually adopted into the tribe and was named "Musquake". He became a partner in his father's business and actively helped develop the town of Davenport, named after his father. He was financially ruined in the 1870s, and in 1879 was appointed Indian Agent to Meskwaki. He died in 1885, in St. Augustine, Florida. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Very good to excellent, particularly when considering the age. Barrel retains the vast majority of the factory bluing, with some scattered handling marks and scratches throughout, some silvering at muzzle, somewhat heavier on left side, and to high edges. Rammer assembly with approximately 50% of the case colors, more at lug. Frame with approximately 50-60% case colors, most at rear, losses towards nose and on left side of recoil shield. Cylinder excellent with strong safety pins, and a crisp cylinder scene. Retains the vast majority of the silver plating with losses to sharp edges. Grips are very good with handling marks throughout. Mechanically fine, bore is very good with strong rifling. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .44 Rifled FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 3rd Model Dragoon Serial Number: 15214

(A) VERY FINE CASED ADAMS PATENT DOUBLE ACTION PERCUSSION REVOLVER BY JOHN JEFFERSON.

Lot #1142 (Sale Order 61 of 301)

Engraved on the top flat "JOHN JEFFERSON. GUN MAKER. 1. BAR ST SCARBOROUGH". Jefferson is listed as working at 1 Bar Street circa 1874. Revolver features brilliant high polish blued finish with nitre blue and case-hardened small parts. Attractive .45 caliber 5 - 1/2" octagon barrel with drift adjustable blade front sight and side-mounted loading lever. 5-shot crown over "P" and "V" proofed percussion cylinder. Frame bears Adams Patent information and is bordered with double-line engraving. Fit with a 1-piece finely checkered walnut grip and steel cap. Housed in an attractive portioned oak case including a dual cavity Adams marked conical bullet mold, cleaning rod, nipple wrench, Dixon oiler, Eley cap bag, and E. Joyce cap tin. CONDITION: Especially fine, excellent for its age. Bountiful amounts of lustrous original blue are retained with light edge wear and areas of toning. Trigger guard and grip cap have largely drifted to brown patina. Small parts likewise retain most of their original finishes. The grip is excellent with sharp checkering. Very fine, strong bore. Mechanically fine. Matching numbers observed on frame and cylinder, loading lever numbered "141". Case has moderate scattered impressions, remaining very good overall. A very attractive specimen. Accessories: Case, accessories Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Percussion FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Jefferson Model: Adams Patent Serial Number: 37823

(A) NICKEL FINISHED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY CAVALRY REVOLVER (1882).

Lot #1143 (Sale Order 62 of 301)

Manufactured 1882. The included factory letter indicates that Colt has no records, but a pair of Kopec letters indicate that, aside from the nickel finish, the gun is in original in all other respects. DFC inspections for David F. Clark on barrel, frame, and on right side of grip. Left side of grip with Captain John Greer cartouche. Kopec notes that his records indicate number 82,234 was shipped October 11th, 1882, and 83,948 was delivered October 30th; this gun was, thus, delivered in that time. Kopec further notes that less than 10% of revolvers still have their original cartouches, and this makes guns like this very desirable. Typical 7 - 1/2" configuration with blade front sight, 1 line address across top of barrel, bullseye ejector rod head, 3-line 3-date patent information on left side of frame, "U.S." on left side of frame, and 1 piece walnut grips. Matching full or partial numbers observed on frame, trigger guard, butt, cylinder, barrel under the ejector rod housing, and inside of grips along backstrap. PROVENANCE: Richard "Dick" Burdick collection.CONDITION: Very good, retaining the vast majority of the nickel finish with some flaking and rubs throughout, most rubbing at high edges. Other superficial scratches throughout, some marks from handling and use. Legends somewhat softened throughout from application of nickel. Grips are very good, with some handling marks, some dings and impressions, and one grain separation through the cartouche on the right side. Mechanically fine with all 4 Colt clicks, bore has strong rifling and moderate frosting and pitting throughout. Accompanied by 2 Kopec letters, a Colt factory letter, and 2 photos Dick took of the gun with an Indian Agent badge. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Paperwork: Kopec Letter, Information Serial Number: 82712

(A) HIGHEST KNOWN DFC INSPECTED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY CAVALRY MODEL REVOLVER.

Lot #1144 (Sale Order 63 of 301)

This is part of the David F. Clark subinspected series, which ran from serial number #53006 through to 121238. It comes with some correspondence letters from John A. Kopec discussing that it is the highest recorded serial number in this range. D.F.C. proofed on the bottom of the barrel, front of the frame, side of the cylinder, and on the bottom of the grip. Grip is cartouched on both sides and has 1887 on the left side. U.S. stamped in the left lower part of the receiver. Full serial numbers observed on the frame, trigger guard, and the backstrap. Partial serial numbers observed on the barrel and the side of the cylinder. Assembly number 1023 observed on the loading gate and the bottom of the frame. Single line barrel address "COLT'S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A." on top of the barrel. 3 line patent dates on the left side of the frame. It has the correct bulls eye ejector rod. CONDITION: This gun has some of the original blue finish in the protected areas. It has case colors in the protected areas on the frame and the hammer. The grips show wear, but you can see the cartouches very well. Good bore with some frosting in the lands and grooves. Action has all 4 clicks and works fine. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Paperwork: Kopec Correspondence Copies Serial Number: 12029

(A) JTC INSPECTED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY CAVALRY MODEL REVOLVER.

Lot #1145 (Sale Order 64 of 301)

This is part of the John T. Cleveland subinspected series between 1876-1877. The Colt factory archive letter states that this revolver is a .45 caliber, barrel length not listed, blued finish, and stocks not listed. It was shipped on February 13, 1877, to the United States Government, U.S. Government Inspector located at the Colt Plant in a shipment of 203 guns. It also comes with a John A. Kopec letter that gives a brief history of this gun. J.T.C. proofed on the bottom of the barrel, front of the frame, side of the cylinder, and on the bottom of the grip. Grip is cartouched on both sides and has 1877 on the left side. U.S. stamped in the left lower part of the receiver. Full serial numbers observed on the frame, trigger guard, and the backstrap. Partial serial numbers observed on the barrel and the side of the cylinder. Assembly number 1843 observed on the loading gate and the bottom of the frame. Single line barrel address "-COLT'S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.-" on top of the barrel. 3 line patent dates on the left side of the frame. It has the correct bullseye ejector rod. CONDITION: This gun has some traces of the original blue finish. It has case colors in the protected areas on the frame and the hammer. The grips show wear, but you can see the cartouches very well. Good bore with some frosting in the lands and grooves. Action has all 4 clicks and works fine. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Paperwork: Factory Letter Copy, Kopec Letter Copy Serial Number: 35483

(A) COLORADO MINER ATTRIBUTED COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SAA REVOLVER WITH WYOMING RIG.

Lot #1146 (Sale Order 65 of 301)

Shipped May 23, 1894 as part of a 5 gun shipment to Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Company of Chicago, Illinois. Blued 4 - 3/4" barrel rolled on the left "COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER" and with 2-line address on top. Blade front sight and frame notch rear. Extremely early smokeless frame stamped on the left with 2-line patent date and encircled Rampant Colt. Grips are very attractive smooth 2-piece ivory. Accompanied by a double loop holster stamped "C.F. PERKINS / MAKER / DIXON, WYO." for Indian fighter, miner, rancher, trader, stage contractor, and owner of the Perkins General Store, Charles Perkins of Dixon, Wyoming, as well as an unmarked 40 loop gun belt with clipped corner buckle. An included appraisal done by a previous owner notes that her father, the original owner of the gun, lived in Craig, Colorado, as a young man, about 50 miles from Dixon. Further research done by Dick Burdick identifies the original owner as Robert Joseph Nicholson (1876-1948), who is listed on the 1900 census as a "Proprietor of Placer", along with his brother Norris a "Placer Miner", in the Precinct of Four Mile, Colorado. Accompanying research includes copies of documents and photographs related to Nicholson as well as Perkins, in addition to a 2015 dated factory letter. CONDITION: Very good overall. Traces of original factory blue are present on the protected areas of the ejector rod housing and grip straps, the balance fading to a pleasant gunmetal gray patina. Trigger and some screws also display portions of their original nitre blue. Grips exhibit an extremely attractive warm honey patina, fitting somewhat shy to the back strap. Rifling is well defined, some frosting and light pitting present. Especially fine and crisp mechanics. All 4 tumbler clicks intact. Matching numbers observed on frame and grip straps. Cylinder is unnumbered, loading gate numbered "372". Holster and belt are sturdy and still somewhat supple, showing frontier use with crackled and worn surfaces. A great Colorado miner attributed Frontier Six Shooter with scarce Wyoming leather. PROVENANCE: Richard "Dick" Burdick collection. Accessories: Holster, Belt Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .44-40 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Frontier SAA Paperwork: Factory Letter, Information Serial Number: 156320

(A) HISTORIC CASED COLT NO. 3 PATERSON BELT MODEL PERCUSSION REVOLVER PRESENTED TO WILLIAM WATSON WI

Lot #1147 (Sale Order 66 of 301)

Numbered in the same range, only approximately 850 No. 2 and No. 3 Belt Model revolvers are believed to have been manufactured by Samuel Colt's Patent Arms Manufacturing Co. of Paterson, New Jersey, circa 1837 to 1840. This particularly extraordinary specimen of a No. 3 is accompanied by an extremely scarce, original, presentation case and accoutrements. The blued 5 - 1/2" octagon barrel is roll stamped on the top flat "Patent Arms M'g Co Paterson N-J Colt's Pt" between a pair of small bowtie motifs. .31 caliber bore with 11 groove rifling. Front sight is a small German silver blade. Hammer notch rear sight. The 5-shot rounded shoulder cylinder displays a crisp and largely legible rolled cylinder scene featuring the "COLT" horse head trademark, as well as a pair of centaurs armed with a Colt rifle and revolvers engaged in combat with horsemen and foot soldiers. Polished blue frame with solid recoil shield and folding trigger. The 1-piece smooth varnished walnut grips are flared at the base and numbered to the gun. Revolver is housed in a correct beveled lid varnished mahogany presentation case lined in brown crushed velvet and complete with original accountments. A matching spare cylinder is secured by a dowel in the upper right corner. To the left of the revolver, retained by iron mounts, are an iron single cavity round ball mold with 3 walnut handles, Paterson combination tool (screwdriver, ball starter, nipple wrench, and pick), and threaded wiping rod with turned walnut handle. The first pattern bass capper is embossed around the lid edge "COLT'S PATENT / PATENT ARMS M(?)NG CO PATERSON. N.J." between rings with a central rampant Colt motif and a pair of crossed Paterson revolvers. Complete with a correct 5 - 1/2" long No. 3 cylinder charger, with gold plated knurled bands at each end and a central band marked in script "Patent Arms M'g. Co. Paterson N.J. - Colt's Pt.". Importantly, this cased set features an inlaid presentation plaque on the lid, inscribed in fine script "W. Watson / from A. P.". Inscription is well executed and appears original. It compares favorably with another known cased presentation, No. 3 serial number 24, which appears to be done in the same hand. "W. Watson" is widely attributed to William Watson, a New York City attorney who is documented as representing Samuel Colt in disputes with Patent Arms Mfg. Co. treasurer and majority shareholder John Ehlers. By 1841, the fledgling company was financially insecure and Samuel Colt likewise, requesting personal funds from Ehlers to continue trying to secure a government contract in Washington DC. Although the New Jersey contract for 100 carbines was eventually secured, the funds needed for Colt's rent were not. William Watson was authorized to collect this sum of $100, with Samuel Colt advising that he bring a witness along as Ehlers "may turn out a rogue". Further research suggests the "A.P." who presented this revolver to Watson is Andrew Parsons, a minority shareholder in the P. A. Mfg. Co., owning 10 shares of the company as is recorded on an August 1837 list. Parsons was an influential New Jersey politician who represented Passaic County, home of Colt's Paterson factory, in the Upper House of the New Jersey Legislature. He served back to back terms as Vice President of the Council of the New Jersey Legislature in 1837 and 1838, next in line to fill a vacancy in the Governor's mansion. Although Parsons and Watson are both associated with Colt, the exact reason for the presentation of this revolver is unknown. In an included 25-page letter by R.L. Wilson detailing this gun, it is speculated Parsons may have presented the gun to Watson on behalf of Colt, perhaps as payment or to secure loyalty. Presentation revolvers remained an important part of Colt's marketing into the Hartford years and, at the time, Ehler's was cracking down on trials and loan guns due to the company's financial woes. Or perhaps, Parson, being a stockholder, may have presented the gun in appreciation of Watson's assistance to Colt in moving the company in a direction he found favorable. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Very fine overall. Significant portions of original blue are retained on the barrel, largely drifting to pleasing brown patina. Both cylinders show evidence of use with some fulminate pitting on the rear faces and nipples. Cylinder scenes remain strong and largely legible. Frame and grip straps display approximately 60% bright blue. Click here to see the full description.

(A) FACTORY ENGRAVED SHERIFFS MODEL COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY WITH FACTORY CARVED IVORY GRIPS.

Lot #1148 (Sale Order 67 of 301)

Rare and desirable factory engraved Colt Single Action Army Sheriff's model with a 3 - 1/2" barrel and carved steer head ivory grip panels. Noted author and collector Ron Graham wrote a 4-page letter explaining the significance and rarity of this gun. According to Ron, it is 1 of only 2 factory engraved Sheriffs models with a 3 - 1/2" barrel. He also states that the grips are of the period and show age. They are not the grips that are original to this gun. There is also a Colt Factory Archive letter that states that this gun shipped a .45 Colt with a 3 - 1/2" barrel, blue finish, carved steer head ivory grips, and factory engraving. It was shipped to Simmons Hardware Company, St. Louis, Missouri, for H.L. Dyer on February 11, 1898, in a shipment of one gun. 2-line barrel address on top of the barrel, "COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. / HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.". Caliber designation on the left side of the barrel, "45 COLT". 2-line patent date on the left side of the frame with a Rampant Colt logo in a circle. Matching serial numbers observed on the frame, trigger guard, and back strap. Master engraved with a floral pattern and a punch dot background. There are other geometric designs incorporated in the engraving. 2 piece ivory grips with a very attractive steer head on the right grip. CONDITION: This gun retains some of the original blue finish on the barrel and the protected areas. Fair bore with some frosting in the lands and grooves. Grips show some slight wear and age. Action works great and locks up tight. An extremely rare gun that would be the centerpiece of any collection. PROVENANCE: Richard "Dick" Burdick collection. Barrel Length: 3 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Sherriff Paperwork: Factory Letter, Information Serial Number: 172730

(A) FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY SHIPPED TO H.M. MORSE, WITH COLORADO HISTORY.

Lot #1149 (Sale Order 68 of 301)

Per the included factory letter, this revolver shipped as a 5 - 1/2" nickel gun in .32 Rifle Cartridge (.32-20) with rubber grips and factory engraving, sent to H.M. Morse's Sons, Pueblo, Colorado, on June 28th, 1888, in a shipment of 1. Morse is particularly noted as a Western pioneer who eventually settled in Pueblo after globe trotting, where he opened a gun store and was a noted collector. This revolver is in the same configuration as when it shipped, and the work is undoubtedly that of Helfricht or his shop, with approximately B class coverage of well cut acanthus scroll on a punch dot background, dressed at the edges with rocker engraving, and accented with florals and geometrics, including the iconic sunburst on recoil shield and shell motif on backstrap. Typical features include kidney shaped ejector rod, blackpowder frame, 3-line patent on left side of frame, caliber marking on left side of trigger guard, blade front sight with notch rear sight. 2 piece grips with raised American eagles and encircled Rampant Colts at top. Ejector rod housing retained by stud and screw, barrel marked "32" on base. Housed in a Colt maroon fliptop box, unnumbered and devoid of labels. PROVENANCE: Richard "Dick" Burdick collection. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining the majority of the Colt factory nickel, with appropriate distension about the caliber proof from application of stamp. Nickel flaking is largely confined to sharp edges, but some areas are scattered about the gun. Flashes of nitre bluing retained on screws, but restrained to protected areas. Grips are very good with some minor handling marks and abrasions, but no chips or cracks. Action is fine with all 4 Colt clicks, bore has good visible rifling, with frosting and pitting throughout. Box is very good with some peeling and rubs through from age, but intact and solid. This is a good example of a Western shipped gun with excellent engraving. Accessories: Box Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .32-20 WCF FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 126716

(A) DOCUMENTED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY PINCH FRAME REVOLVER, SERIAL NUMBER 82.

Lot #1150 (Sale Order 69 of 301)

Originally intended for the U.S. Military, the "Pinched Frame" sighting feature was abandoned by the U.S. Ordnance Department, as a result of a July 22, 1873 letter written by Ordnance Inspector, Captain J.R. Edie. Captain Edie recommended that an open flute on the revolver top strap offered a superior sighting picture. The total number of "Pinch Frames" manufactured is unknown, however, it is believed to be around 100 or less. These first-run revolvers have unique features found only on their type. 7 - 1/2" barrel chambered in .45 Long Colt with single line script barrel address with correct serifs on either side, nickel silver blade front sight, and "pinched" frame rear sight; this last feature is unique to these guns. Correct ejector rod housing with bullseye ejector rod head and reinforcement stud. Frame is marked with correct 2-line patent marking with September 19, 1871 and July 2nd 1872 patent dates. Matching serial numbers observed on bottom of barrel near cylinder pin, side of cylinder, frame, trigger guard, and butt. Accompanying this gun is a factory letter confirming configuration (barrel length and stocks are listed as "Not Listed", indicating that they were what was factory standard at the time, which was 7 - 1/2" barrel and walnut grips) as well as shipment to H&D Folsom Arms Company of New York, New York on July 1, 1874, a photocopy of Flayderman's catalog from December 1964, photos, and a 1999 dated letter from Ron Graham. In Graham's letter, he documents this revolver as being original except for the replacement checkered ivory grips and that the front sight has been repaired. PROVENANCE: Richard "Dick" Burdick collection. CONDITION: Good, with nearly all of the original finishes turned a gray patina, with markings sharp, and original bluing evident in well-protected areas such as underneath ejector rod housing and on sides of trigger guard. Grips are good, with checkering well worn and small repair on left grip panel. Mechanically fine, with all 4 hammer stops. Bore is frosted with crisp rifling. A documented, original pinch frame that would be the centerpiece of a Colt collection. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Paperwork: Letters Serial Number: 82

(A) FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

Lot #1151 (Sale Order 70 of 301)

Manufactured in 1897 with 5 - 1/2" barrel, blade front sight, and frame notch rear. Color case hardened frame with sides of hammer polished bright. Mounted with a 1 piece pair of Mother of Pearl grips carved with an eagle on the right grip panel. Barrel is marked .41 caliber underneath cylinder pin. Barrel caliber marking has been restamped to read "45 COLT", likely from when the barrel was bored out and re-rifled for .45 caliber. Factory engraved with scroll on a punchdot background, with accenting wrigglework and starbursts in Cuno Helfricht's style. Accompanied by 3 factory letters as well as letters of provenance. The first factory letter is dated July 19, 1984, and lists this gun as factory engraved, 5 - 1/2" barrel in .41 Colt with blue finish, rubber stocks, and shipment to Hartley & Graham in New York on January 26, 1897. The second factory letter is dated June 28, 1984, and lists this gun as nickel finish, rubber stocks, 5 - 1/2" barrel in .45 Colt, and shipment to Walter Tips in Austin, Texas on August 10, 1897. There is an additional letter from the Colt factory dated July 19, 1984, stating that there were 2 entries in the records regarding serial number 169126, 1 nickel and 1 blue gun as noted above. Additionally, in this letter, it is noted that no records are available on firearms returned to the Colt factory for remodeling. Further accompanied by a letter dated June 1, 1984, from A.T. (Tom) Seymour III stating that his assumption was that the gun was originally chambered in .41 Colt, and then factory rechambered to .45, however, the gun does not show typical Colt factory rework markings, and he could not get verbal or written confirmation by Colt of the factory rework. The third factory letter is dated May 23, 1979, and is addressed to Tom Seymour and lists the gun as 5 - 1/2" barrel chambered in .41 Colt with blue finish, rubber stocks, factory engraved, and shipment to Hartley & Graham on January 26, 1897. The final piece of paperwork accompanying this revolver is a letter dated June 8, 1983, from Ronald A. Ogan of Ogan Antique, Ltd., stating his opinion that this gun is original in every respect to the Colt factory. CONDITION: Excellent, with a majority of the original bluing remaining with carry and usage wear in normally handled areas such as front and backstraps and ejector rod housing. Frame shows bright case colors in protected areas. Mechanically fine with all 4 hammer stops present. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Grips show no major signs of distress. PROVENANCE: Richard "Dick" Burdick collection. Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Paperwork: Factory Letters, Information Serial Number: 169126

(A) ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH ENCLOSED PEARL GRIPS, BOX, AND LETTERS FROM R.L.

Lot #1152 (Sale Order 71 of 301)

Per the 2 included factory letters, this revolver shipped as a .45 Colt with 4 - 3/4" barrel with nickel finish, unlisted stocks, and sent to Simmons Hardware, St. Louis, Missouri, on April 3rd, 1884, in a shipment of 6 guns. Also included is a letter from R.L. Wilson, opining that the gun is factory engraved and that the letter is mistaken, as it is very similar to No. 107009, and the work is factory quality; in the initial letter from Dick Burdick requesting that Larry look at the gun, he also notes that 107009 shipped within 1 month of 108272. Another letter from Dr. Harris of Magni-Scan Authentication covers the work on this gun extensively, and attributes that work to L.D. Nimschke based on the cutting technique and progression marks, comparing with museum held of Nimschke's work, and notes that it is original finish. Accompanied by Harris's supporting paperwork, including extensive statistical analysis. Classic 4 - 3/4" configuration with blade from sight, kidney shaped ejector rod head, 2-line Colt address across top of barrel, notch rear sight in strap, frame with 3-line 3-date patent information. Left side of trigger guard with "45 CAL" marking. Extremely unusual but highly attractive pearl grips are enclosed in a silver frame, designed to keep the edges from chipping, are marked in backstrap "Patd 23d/88" indicating a patent, probably for the silver frame to prevent the pearl chipping. Engraved in approximate C class engraving of nicely shaded acanthus scroll on a punch dot background, dressed at the edges with rocker engraving, and interspersed geometric designs, including starbursts on recoil shield and loading gate. Ejector rod housing engraved with rocker engraving and dots. Barrel engraved en suite. Cylider engraved with rocker engraving and dots at rear, and acanthus scroll over chambers. Housed in a Colt maroon box with Colt trade labels, top replaced and overlaid over another. CONDITION: Metal retains the vast majority of the nickel finish, with some very thin mossing spotting throughout and some flaking to sharp edges. Some minor bubbling, particularly on butt and bottom of frame. Grips are very good with some minor chips, silver frame is tarnished and has even pitting. Engraving is crisp and well cut, befitting a master of Nimschke's level. Mechnically fine, 3 Colt clicks; some internals are replaced. Bore is very good with strong rifling, and some very minor frosting. Box is very good with typical age related distress and rubs through, but is solid and complete. An extremely interesting example; Dick clearly also thought so, as the dates of letters indicate he owned this revolver for at least 40 years. PROVENANCE: Richard "Dick" Burdick collection. Accessories: Box Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Paperwork: Factory Letters, Information Serial Number: 108272

(A) AN EXTREMELY IMPORTANT AND HISTORICAL COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER FROM THE JOHNSON COUNTY W

Lot #1153 (Sale Order 72 of 301)

The 1889-1893 "Johnson County War", also referred to as the "War on Powder River" or the "Wyoming Range War" is probably the best-known example of an American Range War. These conflicts were over control of open range land (public land) to transport cattle or settle on and the ensuing conflict from competition over resources, robbery, and cattle rustling. The Wyoming Stock Grower's Association, also known as the "Invaders" or "Cheyenne Club" consisted of Wyoming's elite, including politicians, law enforcement, and influential ranchers. The WSGA's main goal was to protect their larger interest in control of the open range to enhance the profitability of their cattle while eliminating smaller ranchers and competition, even hiring Texan mercenaries in the process. Because of growing discontent and incipient violence, smaller ranchers formed the Northern Wyoming Farmers and Stock Growers' Association (NWFSGA) and were led by a man named Nate Champion. Champion survived one assassination attempt in November of 1891 in which he shot 3 would-be assassins and escaped with his life. In April of 1892, he was among the 2 NWFSGA members killed at the KC Ranch. He was surrounded and fled when the building was lit on fire, where Invaders were waiting for him and shot him. After this, the Cheyenne Club continued on toward Buffalo, where the NWFSGA was waiting for them and pinned them down. The Johnson County War would eventually be stopped when the United States Government had the 6th Cavalry take the WSGA posse members into custody. When an unofficial leader of the WSGA, Major Frank Wolcott, surrendered their weapons to the Army, he also gave them a detailed list of which guns were present by serial number, as well as equipment. This gun is on the Wolcott list, used by a member of the Invaders, Elias Whitcomb, who was the oldest member. Manufactured in 1891 with 4 - 3/4" barrel chambered in .41 Colt with 2 line barrel address, blade front sight, and frame notch rear. Blue finish with color case hardened frame, and color case hardened hammer. Mounted with factory checkered gutta percha grips featuring a Rampant Colt on either side in an oval. Accompanied by a period leather holster marked "F.A. MEANEA / CHEYENNE" on the front, it is more than likely the original holster from its use in the Johnson County War. This gun was bought from the great-grandson of Whitcomb as it was given to him on a trip to Wyoming to visit his grandmother in the 1940s, in this configuration, including the holster and a copy of the Wolcott list. PROVENANCE: Richard "Dick" Burdick collection. CONDITION: Very good, with about half of the original bluing remaining, mixing with a gray patina consistent with carry and usage wear. Frame case colors are faded but present. Grip checkering is well worn and grips show some sun fading but no major cracks. Mechanically tight and crisp with all 4 hammer stops. Bore is frosted with well-defined rifling. Holster is very good with tight stitching, pliable leather, crisp maker marking, and carry wear throughout. Documentation with this revolver is quite extensive, including a factory letter confirming configuration and shipment on May 21, 1891 to Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Company of Chicago, Illinois; the original "Hoofprints of the Past Museum" collections loan form from when this gun was on loan there; research on Whitcomb; a copy of the Walcott list; and articles on the Johnson County War. Accessories: Holster Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .41 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Paperwork: Binder of Prov., Factory Letter Serial Number: 140710

(A) HISTORIC COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER REVOLVER OF COLORADO MARSHALL J.W. SCYBERT.

Lot #1154 (Sale Order 73 of 301)

Shipped February 18, 1893, as a single gun shipment to F.W. Adams, a store owner in New Castle, Colorado, as a blued .44-40 Single Action with 5 - 1/2" barrel, pearl grips, and a factory inscription done in gold reading "J.W. SCYBERT - CITY MARSHAL / PRESENTED BY BERNARDY BROS." on the back strap. Josiah Walter Scybert was born December 31, 1859, and is listed as living in Colorado as early as 1885. By 1888, he was recorded as acting Deputy Sheriff of New Castle, the newly formed mining town, before officially being elected as the town's first City Marshal later that year. He held the position until 1893, becoming Night Marshal. An 1893 article in the Glenwood Springs Avalanche Echo records his service as having "made many important arrests during his terms of office and is noted for his fearlessness and daring." Schynert remained in the New Castle area until at least 1910, ranching along the Divide Creek near where Teddy Roosevelt set up his bear hunting camp in 1905. Although it is unknown why this revolver was presented to Scybert, the Bernoudy Brothers (misspelled Bernardy Bros. on the gun) were proprietors of a saloon in New Castle from 1889 to 1894 and also served as agents for various local real estate and insurance agencies. This revolver is accompanied by extensive research complied by Donald Jones, including copies of photographs of Marshal Scybert wearing his badge, Francis Adam's store where the revolver was shipped, and various period views of New Castle, in addition to numerous scans of period documentation and historical references. The revolver remains in the configuration as shipped, confirmed by a 2011 dated Colt archival letter and scan of the original factory record. Revolver is fitted with a 5 - 1/2" .44-40 round barrel roll stamped "COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER" and with 1-line address. Black powder frame stamped on the right with 2-line patent marking and encircled rampant Colt. Grips are smooth 2-piece mother of pearl. This historic revolver is photographed and described in a 1974 article, "The Marshal's Colt," published in the Pennsylvania Gun Collectors Association "Monthly Bugle" by William W. Dalrymple and in 1976 on pages 8 and 9 of "Historical Hartford Hardware" by the same author, copies of each are included. The revolver is also pictured on page 411 of the "Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia", and pg. 66 of the First Edition, "A Study Of The Colt Single Action ARmy Revolver" by Graham, Kopec, and Moore. PROVENANCE: Ex Charlie Schriener, John Hayes, Robert Blom, Richard "Dick" Burdick. CONDITION: Good. Revolver finishes have drifted to a brown, gray patina throughout, with use commensurate with a Western lawman's Peacemaker. Markings are legible, the inscription somewhat faint, with light traces of gold in the lettering. Grips are somewhat poorly fit, showing age with oxidation staining and some mild chipping along the edges. Bore displays strong, well-defined rifling, some cleaned black powder oxidation present in the grooves. Crisp mechanics, all 4 hammer clicks retained. A few screws appear to be replaced. Matching numbers were observed on frame and grip straps. Documented guns from lawmen in the Old West are few and far between, even scarcer with factory presentation inscriptions. This Colorado Marshal-presented Peacemaker is a tangible piece of American Western history and would make an excellent addition to any advanced collection. Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .44-40 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Frontier Six Shooter Paperwork: Binder of Prov, Factory Letter Serial Number: 149901

(C) FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH CARVED STEER HEAD GRIPS.

Lot #1155 (Sale Order 74 of 301)

Shipped March 10, 1911 as part of a single gun shipment for John H.A. Sanson to Stauffer, Eshleman & Company of New Orleans, Louisiana. Gun is factory engraved in the Cuno Helfricht style of scroll and foliate engraving with a punch dot background and zigzag borders. 5 - 1/2" barrel rollmarked "COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER" and with 1-line address. Blade front sight and frame notch rear. Frame stamped with 2-line patent dates and encircled rampant Colt. "VP" proofed trigger guard. Grips are 2-piece mother of pearl, the right featuring a carved steer head motif. Accompanied by a 2008 dated Colt archival letter confirming configuration, stocks unlisted. CONDITION: Revolver displays an overall even gunmetal gray patina showing heavy use and wear. Grips are fit very well and have minor losses at the toe and heel of the right panel. Bore shows strong, well defined rifling and some frosting. Fine mechanics. All 4 hammer clicks retained. Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .44-40 FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: Frontier Six Shooter Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 317026

(C) AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE FACTORY ENGRAVED HELFRICHT COLT BISLEY FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER WITH THE ONLY

Lot #1156 (Sale Order 75 of 301)

Per the included factory letter, this revolver shipped as a .44 caliber Bisley with a 4 - 3/4" barrel, nickel finish, pearl stocks "with carved coat of arms motif", and shipped to L. Zeckendorf and Company, Tucson, Territory of Arizona, August 5th, 1903, in a shipment of 1 gun. Also included is a letter from Ron Graham discussing this revolver and a copy of the Colt special order book where this gun is listed as a factory engraved gun that took 2 weeks to complete the #3 pattern and fit with pearl carved U.S. "Book of Arms". In the letter from Ron Graham, he discusses how scarce a revolver in this configuration is, as only 60 or so Bisleys were factory engraved, and while some have better finish, the quality of engraving on this example and the grips make it a superior example. The grips are the only known example of factory carved pearls with the Coat of Arms motif, and they are possibly truly unique. Standard Bisley markings and legends with a 2-line 3-patent patent line, with an encircled Rampant Colt and an additional engraved line about the Colt, indicative of Helfricht's work. Graham suggests that Cuno himself cut the engraving due to the quality. The scroll is Helfricht's classic acanthus scroll on a punch dot background with accenting geometrics, including rocker engraved borders and geometrics. Cylinder has unusual semi-relief wrigglework at the rear. Floral devices on loading game, ejector rod housing lug on frame, and recoil shield. Grips with relief carved seal of the united states on the right panel, as lettered. Research from Dick Burdick indicates that Louis Zeckendorf was a German immigrant who controlled L. Zeckendorf and Company, a massive commercial store that was prominent in Arizona and down into Sonora, Mexico, where they carried everything from furniture to machinery to wool. His business partner was Albert Steinfeld, also a German immigrant, who was called Tuscon's Merchant Prince; no doubt one of these two industry titans special ordered this gun. PROVENANCE: Richard "Dick" Burdick collection. CONDITION: Overall very good, with the majority of the factory nickel remaining, with losses concentrated on the frame. Nickel is flaking throughout, with better retention in protected areas. Typical superficial scratches throughout, common to nickel. Stocks are excellent, with 2 minor chips to left scale. Hammer with case colors, heavily faded. Mechanically fine, bore has strong rifling. This is an extraordinarily rare example. Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .44-40 FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: Bisley Paperwork: Factory Letter, Information Serial Number: 246959

(A) EXCELLENT HELFRICHT ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY WITH STEERHEAD PEARL GRIPS, FEATURED IN "TH

Lot #1157 (Sale Order 76 of 301)

Per the included factory letter, this revolver shipped to George W. Shreve as a .45 Colt with a 4 - 3/4" barrel, nickel finish, unlisted stocks, and factory engraving on August 3rd, 1891, in a shipment of 1. Engraving is after Helfricht and certainly originated from him or his shop with acanthus scrollwork with parallel hatch shading on a punchdot background, with light linework and rocker engraving used to dress edges. Vignettes of Helfricht's geometrics and floral devices throughout, including shell motif on recoil shield and top of gripstrap. Colt address on top of barrel enclosed in wrigglework rocker engraving with accenting dotwork, with a spearpoint finial with shell motif pointing towards front sight. Cylinder has extremely unusual engraving at the gullets, alternating between a spray of acanthus and a starburst. Standard blade front sight and notch rear sight in top strap, decorated with rocker engraving and dotwork. Kidney-shaped ejector rod head, 2-line Colt information on top of barrel, caliber designation on left side of barrel, 2-line patent information on left side of frame, with encircled Rampant Colt behind. 1-piece pearl grips with a carved steerhead on right scale. This revolver is photographed on pg. 421 on "The Colt Engraving Book Volume I" by Wilson, detailing how Shreve was a grandson of a Revolutionary War veteran, participated in the Civil War in the C.S.A Army and was present at Lee's surrender at Appomattox, and worked for several firearms companies before opening a store in San Francisco, which was destroyed in 1906; at the time, it was attributed to the Brad Witherell collection. Included paperwork includes 2 Colt Factory letters addressed to Stan Shapiro, a Colt factory letter to Arnold "Arnie" Chernoff, internet printouts of Shreve, copies of the pages where this gun is featured in Colt Engraving, and a postcard from Witherell's featuring this revolver. PROVENANCE: Richard "Dick" Burdick collection. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining virtually all of the factory nickel finish with some extremely minor marks and losses scattered throughout. Typical superficial scratches throughout from age and handling. Engraving is crisp throughout and well executed. Grips are excellent with some very minor losses at extremities, most noticeable on right side near frame, and a small crack on right side. Small parts with much nitre bluing, some heads rubbed to gunmetal grey. Mechanically fine, bore is excellent with strong rifling. An outstanding example with a notable list of previous owners. Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Paperwork: Factory Letter, Information Serial Number: 142171

(C) ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH PEARL GRIPS AND BOX, ENGRAVED TO JAMES H. SMITH ON BAC

Lot #1158 (Sale Order 77 of 301)

Per the included factory letter, this revolver shipped as a .38-40 with a 4 - 3/4" barrel, silver finish, carved pearls with a steer head, factory engraving with a special notation for "James H. Smith on backstrap", shipped to Simmons Hardware Company, St. Louis, Missouri, on July 6th, 1901, in a shipment of 1. Research indicates that James H. Smith was the chief of detectives in St. Louis, Missouri, the city he was born in. He held various odd jobs until he joined the police department in 1889. He was partnered with Samuel Allender, and the partners performed in several notable cases, including breaking up counterfeiters and day burglars. On June 7th, 1891, Smith was promoted to detective, where he handled famous cases such as the capture of Jacob Gilbert, Joseph Hardin, and J.B. Breeding. In 1899 he was promoted to Assistant Chief of Detectives. He resigned on January 19th, 1903, to go into mining, but returned in 1907 as a captain and was made Chief of Detectives 4 days later. During his stint as Chief of Detectives, he arrested Oscar Jackson, William Lowe, and George Ebeling. He left the force for good on June 1st, 1911 and went to work for Frisco as their chief special agent. The revolver is engraved in approximately C class coverage of rolling acanthus scroll on a punchdot background, with caliber encapsulated by a ribbon, strapwork, playful wrigglework rocker engraving on the ejector rod housing, and geometric motifs throughout. Clover motif at top of the backstrap, with "JAMES H. SMITH" down backstrap. The work is well cut and probably was done Cuno Helfricht or his shop. Right grip with carved steerhead, well executed, particularly considering the nature of pearl. Housed in a Colt maroon box numbered to a different gun. PROVENANCE: Richard "Dick" Burdick collection. CONDITION: Overall excellent, retaining virtually all of the factory silver with some tarnishing in recess that could be cleaned should the new owner wish. Some surface level mossing. Serial number is double struck at the "8". Engraving is crisp and well cut. Some spotted patina on left side of frame. Grips have excellent fire, and the steerhead is excellent. Mechanically fine with all 4 Colt clicks, bore is very good with strong rifling and scattered oxidation; cylinder has a mild turn line. Box is good, solid and all present, with age related distress and some scrapes throughout. An excellent example. Accessories: Box Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .38-40 FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Paperwork: Binder of Prov., Factory Letter Serial Number: 207286

(C) HISTORIC DOCUMENTED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER FACTORY ENGRAVED TO SHERIFF AND DEPUTY MARS

Lot #1159 (Sale Order 78 of 301)

Shipped May 2, 1899 as a single gun shipment to John Florer & Company, of Grey Horse (Indian Territory), Oklahoma with a 4 - 3/4" barrel, .45 Colt chambering, nickel finish, pearl grips, factory engraving, and a factory inscription reading "W.B. Jackson Grey Horse I.T." on the backstrap. William "Billy" B. Jackson was born in 1856 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He led his family West from Iowa, wintering at Cowskin Prairie, Missouri circa 1888, before making their journey via covered wagon to Oolagah and then in 1892 on to Gray Horse, Indian Territory, an Indian trading post supposedly frequented by the Dalton Gang. He was first appointed Indian Constable and then Deputy Sheriff of Pawnee County. In 1898, Jackson became United States Deputy Marshal of the Osage Reservation after his predecessor was murdered. He served until 1920, labeled as one of the "bravest men in Oklahoma" by a period newspaper. His service continued as City Marshal and then as Police Judge of Bigheart, Oklahoma, prior to his death in 1923. Although Jackson, by his own recollection, never shot a man in his Indian Territory peace keeping, he certainly went armed, very likely packing this circa 1899 Single Action inscribed to him. It remains in the configuration as shipped with full nickel finish and characteristic Helfricht style "C" class scroll engraving over punchdot backgrounds with floral devices and rocker linework. The 4 - 3/4" barrel is rolled on top with 2-line address and on the left with "45 COLT" designation. Crosspin frame stamped on the left with 2-line patent and encircled rampant Colt. Backstrap inscribed "W.B Jackson. Gray Horse. I.T." Grips are well-fitting, slim, 2-piece mother of pearl and appear original to the gun. Jackson's six-gun is accompanied by a period set of handcuffs, a reproduction 6-pointed star Deputy Marshal badge, and a circa 1906 to 1908 panel tooled laced edge single loop holster marked "W.D. BREWER / MAKER / MUSCOGEE. I.T.", as it was displayed at the NRA National Sporting Arms Museum in Springfield, Missouri from 2015 to 2020 and published thoroughly. A few of the numerous publications include page 91 of Graham, Kopec, and Moore's "A Study of the Colt Single Action Army Revolver" and page 429 of Wilson's "The Colt Engraving Book" Volume I, as well as gracing the cover of issues of "Man at Arms" and the "Texas Gun Collector Association" periodicals. Copies of the periodicals are included with this lot. A large binder of research and provenance is also included, which consists of copies of period photos of Jackson and his family, numerous copied newspaper articles about Jackson and his service, archival references, Dick's research notes, various correspondence regarding this revolver, and a factory letter, as well as documentation from the NRA museum loan and museum display plaques. PROVENANCE: Purchased in Texas by Bob Elz in the 1970s and sold to Eric Vaule, who then sold the gun to Jonathan Peck. Dick Burdick purchased this centerpiece gun from Peck's collection at auction in 1995. CONDITION: Very good for its age. Revolver retains the majority of its original nickel with wear commensurate with use by an Indian Territory lawman. Markings are clean and legible. The left grip is as found with a large crack at the center and a small area of loss. Frosted bore displays defined rifling. Fine mechanics, all 4 hammer clicks retained. This is a truly superlative, well documented and well published, Western lawman owned factory engraved and factory inscribed Single Action. A very rare opportunity for the discerning collector to acquire the iconic, museum worthy "Grey Horse" gun, one of Dick Burdick's favorites. Accessories: Badge, cuffs Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Paperwork: TGCA Magazine, Binder of Prov., Factory Letter Serial Number: 183373

(C) RARE AND HISTORIC SMOOTHBORE COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER REVOLVER OF EXHIBITION SHOOTER JOHN GARRE

Lot #1160 (Sale Order 79 of 301)

In his article from the Summer 2022 volume of "The Rampant Colt" entitled "One Favorite Colt", Dick Burdick best characterized John Garrett as "a man of many accomplishments". Garrett was born in December of 1865 in Pembroke, New York, later moving to Cedar Rapids and attending Iowa College. He moved to Colorado Springs in 1895 and became a centerpiece of the local area with his sporting goods store, which would be described in 1928 as "the most unique, novel, and attractive gun and sporting goods room in the West". John Witwer Garrett also hunted with the Theodore Roosevelt party at White River in northwest Colorado in 1901, set a trap shooting world record of clay targets at the Grand American Handicap Tournament of 1903 in Chicago, was an advertising advocate of the Winchester Arms Company, and even shot with Annie Oakley in championship events. This Colt Smoothbore Frontier Six Shooter single-action revolver was sent to Garrett on August 21, 1912. Only 15 Colt single-action revolvers would be manufactured with a smooth barrel in .44 caliber for the .44 Smoothbore cartridge. Additional features include 5 - 1/2" barrel with single line barrel address, blue finish, color case hardened frame, and checkered brown gutta percha grips featuring a Rampant Colt on either side in an oval. The blade front sight was likely modified by Garrett himself, with modification including filing and reshaping of the blade to make acquisition of moving clay and glass ball targets easier. Accompanying documentation is quite extensive, including Colt factory letter confirming configuration and shipment, an ATF exemption letter from 2003 stating that this revolver is exempt from NFA regulation, research and provenance regarding John Garrett, and a copy of the Rampant Colt article mentioned above. Accessories include 4 period glass target balls perfect for display. PROVENANCE: Richard "Dick" Burdick collection. CONDITION: Excellent, with comfortably more than 90% original bluing remaining, with some scattered light handling marks throughout. Frame retains brilliant case colors. Grips are very good, with some fading and handling marks but no visible cracks. Action locks up tightly and retains all 4 hammer stops. Bore is lightly frosted with abrasion toward muzzle, consistent with being shot heavily during the period. Target balls are very good. An exciting opportunity to own an extremely rare Colt single action with a historic shipping destination to a man of many accomplishments. Accessories: Glass Target Balls Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .44-40 Smoothbore FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Paperwork: Binder of Prov. Serial Number: 324477

(A) ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH BOX.

Lot #1161 (Sale Order 80 of 301)

Made by Colt Firearms in 1891, with non-factory New York-style engraving. Nickel plated and floral engraved throughout. Barrel fitted with standard blade front sight and marked with Colt 2-line address. Frame with fire blued screws with matching serial numbers observed on receiver, trigger guard, and butt. Backstrap engraved with line border pattern. Floral engraved cylinder. Fitted with period bone grips. Comes in period black box with "34" in pencil on bottom with no label. PROVENANCE: Richard "Dick" Burdick Collection CONDITION: 90% original finish with light handling marks and visible turn mark on cylinder. Most flaking near face of cylinder. Good grips with small hairline blemishes on butt; possibly cleaned at one point in time. Frosted bore with visible rifling; good mechanics with all 4 click positions. Box in fair condition with cracking on bottom. PROVENANCE: Richard "Dick" Burdick collection. Accessories: Box Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial Number: 137526

(A) RARE COLT LONDON FLATTOP TARGET SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH FACTORY CASE AND FACTORY LETTER.

Lot #1162 (Sale Order 81 of 301)

Originally manufactured in 1895. Only a total of 1150 Colt Single Actions were manufactured in .455 Eley; of these, very few, only 37, were manufactured in this caliber in the Flattop Target configuration. 7 - 1/2" barrel chambered in .455 Eley with single line barrel address, Metford polygonal rifling, 2 line patent address, high polish blue finish, target rear sight, "Mil. & Bead" pinned blade front sight, and checkered brown gutta percha grips featuring a Rampant Colt in an oval on either side. Right rear side of trigger guard bow bears a 6-pointed star stamp over the blue finish, indicating this revolver returned to the factory. The factory letter confirms configuration, as well as shipment to Colt London Office, London, England, on May 8, 1902. The letter also states in the "Remarks" section at the bottom that the records contain a second listing for this serial number which indicates a Flattop Target in this revolvers' configuration was shipped to Colt London Agency on August 18, 1908, for the fitting of the Mil. & Bead front sight. Accompanied by a red velvet lined Colt London wood fitted case. CONDITION: Excellent+, with nearly all of the factory reapplied bright blue finish remaining with light freckling throughout and a brown patina beginning to form. Grips show some light handling wear, but no major signs of distress. Mechanically fine. Cylinder has a thin dragline. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. Case has some delamination on edge of lid and wear to edges. Interior lining shows wear from a gun sitting in it for a long period of time. A very rare Colt Single Action with factory letter and factory case that would make for an excellent display. Accessories: Box Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .455 Eley FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Flattop Target Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 162915

CORRECTION: Photo updated.

(A) FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH CHECKERED IVORY GRIPS.

Lot #1163 (Sale Order 82 of 301)

Manufactured in 1880 with 7 - 1/2" barrel chambered in .45 Colt with blade front sight, single line barrel address, blade front sight, and frame notch rear sight. Nickel finish. Mounted with factory checkered ivory grips. Factory engraved with scroll on a punchdot background with accenting wrigglework, star bursts, and crosshatching in Helfricht's style. Accompanied by a factory letter confirming configuration as well as shipment to Simmons Hardware Company in St. Louis, Missouri on November 7, 1880, in a shipment of 2 guns of the same type. CONDITION: Very good as restored, with nearly all of the added nickel plating remaining. Grips are very good with well-defined checkering. Cylinder has been renumbered to match. Mechanically tight and crisp. Bore is dark with visible rifling. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 32923

(A) EXHIBITION GRADE ENGRAVED GOLD PLATED MODEL 1868 TRANTER REVOLVER BY H. HOLLAND WITH ROYAL MONOG

Lot #1164 (Sale Order 83 of 301)

Per "Holland & Holland: The Royal Gunmaker" by Dallas, this serial number is circa 1880, when the firm was still H. Holland. This revolver was obviously special ordered by someone of means, with a royal monogram on grips, loading rod, turnscrew, and embossed on the lid. The monogram is a crown over an inverted "B" with an interwoven floral device; research has been unable to determine an exact owner, but the crown appears very similar to the crowns used in the monogram of the Princes of the Holy Roman Empire and other German principalities. This is the standard configuration of a big bore Tranter with blade front sight, notch rear sight, swing open loading gate, and Tranter's Patent cylinder axle pin. Unusual floating firing pin is installed in the frame and articulated by the hammer. The frame and trigger guard are gold washed with well-cut thin acanthus scroll with interspersed florals, on a shaded background. Cylinder is gold washed with a roped border and engraved vignettes of florals. Fire-blued hammer, trigger, and axle catch. Octagonal barrel with English high polish bluing, engraved with acanthus floral scroll on flats with are dressed with line borders, and inlaid in gold on the top flat "H. Holland 98 New Bond St London", with flanking florals on flats. Grip is one piece of ivory with monogram along spine, grip cap is gold-washed and engraved en suite with frame. Housed in a custom-made P&F Schafer leather wrapped case with cypher embossed on lid and French fitted to hold gun and accessories comprising a turnscrew with gilt blade and ivory handle with monogram, loading rod with screw head and ivory handle, also monogramed, a cartridge block for 36 cartridges, 12 fired shells present, a gold washed wrench for firing pin, and a triangular compartment with key and a small pouch with springs. CONDITION: Very good, especially considering age. Frame has the majority, approximately 70-80%, original gilt with crisp engraving. Some losses and rubs from age, and some scattered flaking. Some raised oxidation on knuckle. Barrel with the vast majority of the bluing, approximately 90%, with areas of loss on bottom left flat, with superficial scratches throughout. Trigger guard and grip cap with a smooth gunmetal grey appearance, some gilt retained in engraving cuts. Mechanically fine, bore is excellent with strong rifling and scattered oxidation. Case is very good with some normal handling marks and age related distress. Interior is very good with some rubs through baize, most noticeable at hammer. This is an outstanding set. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 5" Caliber/Bore: .450 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: H. Holland Model: 1868 Tranter Serial Number: 5978

(A) COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY IN .38-40 WITH 9 - 1/2" BARREL AND IVORY GRIPS.

Lot #1165 (Sale Order 84 of 301)

Made by Colt Firearms in 1890. Gun is fitted with what appears to be a rare factory-blued 9-1/2" round "38 W.C.F." marked barrel fitted with standard blade front sight and marked with Colt's single-line address. Case-hardened black powder frame with matching serial numbers on receiver, trigger guard, and butt, with blued backstrap and fire-blued screws. It has a blued and fluted cylinder. The gun is fitted with period bone grips. PROVENANCE: Richard "Dick" Burdick Collection. CONDITION: 90% original barrel, cylinder, and backstrap blue with light handling marks, fading to a silvery blue with edges turning silver. 90% fading case colors on the frame with fire blue on screws still showing. Cylinder showing light turn line. Good grips with a fire-blued screw. Good bore with visible rifling; good mechanics with all 4 click positions. PROVENANCE: Richard "Dick" Burdick collection. Barrel Length: 9 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .38-40 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial Number: 134325

(A) COLT SHERIFF'S MODEL SINGLE ACTION ARMY.

Lot #1166 (Sale Order 85 of 301)

Manufactured in 1887. Rare Colt Single Action Army Sheriff's model with a 4" barrel. Blade front and a V notch rear sights. Colt 2-line address on top of the barrel, "COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. / HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.". Caliber marking on the left side of the barrel, "45 COLT". 3-line patent on left side of the frame. Matching serial numbers observed on the frame, trigger guard, and backstrap. 2-piece hard rubber grips with an American Eagle and Rampant Colt motif on each grip. The grips have been changed at some point in the history of this gun. The pin is missing, indicating that this gun, at some point in time, had a 1-piece grip on it. PROVENANCE: Richard "Dick" Burdick collection. CONDITION: The gun has some of the original blue finish on the barrel, backstrap, and in the flutes on the cylinder. All of the case color has silvered. Fair bore with some frosting in the lands and grooves. Grips show some wear with no chips or cracks. Barrel Length: 4" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Sheriff Serial Number: 123310

(A) COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER (1876).

Lot #1167 (Sale Order 86 of 301)

According to the Colt Factory Archive letter, this revolver shipped as a .45 Colt with barrel length not listed, blue finish, and the stocks not listed. It was shipped to Schuyler, Hartley & Graham, New York, New York on January 31st, 1876, in a shipment of 50 guns. Full serial numbers observed on the frame, trigger guard and the back strap. The last 4 serial numbers observed on the barrel, cylinder, and on the grip in the back channel. Assembly number "1243" observed on the loading gate and the bottom of the frame. It has the correct early style of a bullseye ejector rod and an original 1-piece wood grip. It has a 1-line address on top of the barrel "+COLT'S PT. F. A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.+". 2-line patent dates on the left side of the frame and caliber designation ."45 CAL" on the left rear of the trigger guard. It comes with a provenance of the former owner Captain Richard Robinson Jr. of Ventura and Santa Barbra, California. He was a ship captain and retired to California and became a rancher there. PROVENANCE: Richard "Dick" Burdick collection. CONDITION: This gun retains some original factory blue finish in the protected areas. There is also some case color on the frame in the protected areas. The remainder of the gun has turned to a pleasing gray and brown patina. Grip is solid with some of the original varnish left. There are a few dings and dents in the grip. The bore is surprisingly very good. With very good lands and grooves. Action has all 4 clicks and locks up good. A very good honest gun. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Paperwork: Binder of Prov., Factory Letter Serial Number: 22415

(A) COLT ARTILLERY SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

Lot #1168 (Sale Order 87 of 301)

Originally built in 1875 for US military use, and subsequently rebuilt for US military use in the 1890s during the Spanish-American War. Features include 5 - 1/2" barrel chambered in .45 Colt with blade front sight, single line barrel address, blue finish, color case hardened frame, and 1 piece walnut grips. Matching serial numbers observed on butt, trigger guard, and frame. Cylinder is near matching, bearing the partial serial number of "146". Barrel was renumbered to match during military use rebuild, and has a matching serial number to the rest of the gun as well as "33524" near ejector rod housing. Military sub-inspector markings on all major parts. Arsenal replacement grips have been properly marked with sub-inspector marking of "RAC" at butt. PROVENANCE: Richard "Dick" Burdick collection. CONDITION: Very good for its age, with a majority of the factory bluing remaining mixing with a brown patina with light handling marks throughout. Frame retains brilliant case colors in protected areas. Grips have been lightly sanded with no major cracks or repairs. Mechanically tight and crisp. Bore is bright with minor freckling and crisp rifling. Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial Number: 16466

(A) AN ATTRACTIVE NEW YORK ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH PEARL GRIPS AND BOX.

Lot #1169 (Sale Order 88 of 301)

Per the factory letter from the last time this revolver sold, this gun shipped as a 7 - 1/2" .45 Colt, unlisted grips, shipped soft to Schoverling, Daly & Gales, for engraving on July 28th, 1884, in a 15 gun shipment. Current configuration is a 5 - 1/2" gun in .45 Colt, engraved in the New York style, probably by Nimschke or his shop. Top of barrel with block Hartford address, cut from 7 - 1/2", with kidney shaped ejector rod head. Blackpowder frame with 3-line 3-date patent information on left side of frame, "45 CAL" stamp on left side of trigger guard. Gun is engraved in approximately B class coverage of acanthus scroll with a punch dot background and hatch shading. Cylinder has starbursts at rear and scroll over chambers, with a double line at rear. Geometrics have been interspersed, top of gripstrap has a shell motif, and the frame has a stylized wolf head underneath hammer screw on left side. The last time this gun sold it had raised ivory steerhead grips, but is presently fit with a pair of smooth pearls. Matching serial numbers observed on frame, trigger guard, and butt. Housed in an appropriate Colt maroon box with an oilright ad, cleaning brush, Colt special instructions sheet, shooting suggestions pamphlet, and a small glass bottle with label indicating it was a free sample of 3-in-1 oil. PROVENANCE: Richard "Dick" Burdick collection. CONDITION: Very good, retaining virtually all of the period nickel with some light surfacing mossing throughout, with some flaking primarily at barrel. Typical superficial scratches common to nickel throughout. Engraving is crisp and well cut. Front sight shows evidence of being moved when the barrel was cut to 5 - 1/2". Mechanically fine with all 4 Colt clicks, bore is excellent with strong rifling and some mild even frosting throughout. Box is excellent with typical age related distress, a few scrapes and rubs, but solid and strong. A very attractive gun. Accessories: Box Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial Number: 105870

(A) COLT 1877 THUNDERER .41 COLT REVOLVER, FACTORY ENGRAVED.

Lot #1170 (Sale Order 89 of 301)

According to the Colt Factory Archive letter, this gun left the factory as a .41 caliber with a 5" barrel and was nickel plated, factory engraved, and fit with pearl grips with carved Mexican Eagle motif. It was shipped to Waxell & DeGress, Mexico City, Mexico, on September 23, 1885, in a shipment of 6 guns. The grips are pearls with a carved Mexican eagle motif, but they are not the original grips for this gun. The cylinder and ejector housing have gold wash on them, which is not mentioned in the letter. This gun has a floral pattern engraving with a punch dot background. It also has other geometric designs engraved on it. Etched panel on the left of the barrel with a 2-line address on top of the barrel. Patent dates on the left of the frame. PROVENANCE: Richard "Dick" Burdick collection. CONDITION: This gun retains some of the original factory nickel finish along with some of the original nitre blue on the hammer, trigger, and screws. There is some gold wash on the cylinder and ejector housing. The bore is dark, showing some pitting in the lands and grooves. The grips show wear. Action works in both double and single action. Barrel Length: 5" Caliber/Bore: .41 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1877 Thunderer Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 54385

(A) SUPERB COLT 1877 LIGHTNING REVOLVER IN PINK PICTURE BOX.

Lot #1171 (Sale Order 90 of 301)

According to the Colt Factory Archive letter, this gun shipped as a .38 caliber with a 3 - 1/2" barrel, nickel plated, and with rubber grips. It was shipped to E.J. Murphy, address unavailable, on November 5, 1881, in a shipment of one gun. The gun is housed in its original pink picture box. The gun has an etched panel on the left side of the barrel and a 2-line address on top of the barrel. Patent dates on the left side of the frame. Matching serial numbers on the frame, trigger guard, and the back strap. The last three digits are on the rear of the cylinder. The screws, trigger, center pin, and the rear of the hammer are nitre blue. The left grip has been repaired. PROVENANCE: Richard "Dick" Burdick collection. CONDITION: This gun retains virtually all of the factory-applied nickel finish. The nitre blue shows just a hint of wear. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. The box is in great shape with some staining on the top label. There are no seam splits on this box. Accessories: Box Barrel Length: 3 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .38 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1877 Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 32765

(A) AINSWORTH INSPECTED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH KOPEC LETTER.

Lot #1172 (Sale Order 91 of 301)

Manufactured in 1874 with 7 - 1/2" barrel chambered in .45 Colt with blade front sight, single line barrel address with correct serifs on either side, and frame notch rear sight. Ejector rod housing has correct bullseye ejector rod head and early barrel stud. 1 piece original walnut factory grips with small "A" sub-inspector marking on bottom of left grip panel. Left grip panel is marked with "S S S" marking. Markings include "U.S." marking on the left side of the frame and "A" inspector marking of O.W. Ainsworth on major parts. Matching serial numbers observed on barrel, frame, trigger guard, butt, and cylinder. Accompanied by a Kopec letter dated February 12, 2002, authenticating it as totally original. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Good, with finishes worn to a gray patina with freckling throughout and visible bluing on ejector rod housing in protected areas. Grips are very good, with small crack on right grip panel toe. Mechancially fine with all 4 hammer stops. Bore is dark with visible rifling. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Paperwork: Kopec Letter Serial Number: 7542

(C) FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT ARMY SPECIAL DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH CARVED PEARL GRIPS AND INSCRIPTIO

Lot #1173 (Sale Order 92 of 301)

Shipped October 1, 1915 to a W. M. Villareal. 1 of just 475 factory engraved Army Specials, this factory nickel finished example is listed with "level 3 engraving and the name "M. M. Villareal" on the strap". Cuno Helfricht style scroll and foliate engraving with a punch dot background and zigzag boarders. The 4" barrel chambered in .41 Colt with 2-line address and half moon front sight. "M. M. Villareal" inscription on backstrap professionally recut, as it was removed at an unknown point by a previous owner. As shipped with 2-piece pearl grips with "carved eagle motif" on left left panel, as well as deep dish forward facing rampant Colt medallions. Accompanied by a non-matching original Colt maroon box and copy of a Colt archival letter confirming configuration. PROVENANCE: Richard "Dick" Burdick collection. CONDITION: Very good overall. The vast majority of the original bright nickel finish is retained with some mild areas of flaking at the muzzle, cylinder, yoke, and trigger. A turn line also present. Carved right grip has a small chip at the heel. Left grips shows a repaired area at the the toe and some mild chipping at the top. Bore displays sharp rifling with a few oxidation spots. Crisp mechanics. A nice, very scarce special order factory engraved Colt. Accessories: Box Barrel Length: 4" Caliber/Bore: .41 Colt FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: Army Special Paperwork: Copy of Factory Letter Serial Number: 407305

(C) GOLD WASHED AND ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH PEARL GRIPS (1901).

Lot #1174 (Sale Order 93 of 301)

Made by Colt Firearms in 1901, and originally shipped to Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Speer Hardware Company. At a later date, this gun was engraved by legendary frontier Texas engraver Cole Agee. This fine revolver comes with a confirmation letter from Jink Howard, who wrote the book "Cole Agee: Texas Engraver" on this gun's authenticity; there is a picture of Mr. Howard holding this gun, and this gun is pictured on pg. 41 of said book. Engraved with full coverage of florals, gold-washed "32 W.C.F." marked barrel fitted with standard blade front sight and Colt two-line address. Gold-washed frame with floral engraving, matching serial numbers on receiver, trigger guard, and butt. Backstrap engraved with floral pattern and gold-washed cylinder with full floral engraving. The gun is fitted with period buffalo-carved pearl grips, also thought to be done by Agee. Comes with a Colt letter verifying shipment and manufacturing date. PROVENANCE: Richard "Dick" Burdick Collection CONDITION: 90% original gold wash finish on action with light handling marks and some areas on the gun with gold flaking, most noticeable spot on the cylinder. Good grips with sharp carving, starting to yellow from handling. The frosted bore with visible rifling and good mechanics with all 4 click positions. A great gun done by a very colorful individual. Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .32 WCF FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Paperwork: Factory Letter, Information Serial Number: 218716

(A) COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SAA WITH BRIDGEPORT RIG, PEARL GRIPS, AND INSCRIBED TO RAMON CAVANLLO.

Lot #1175 (Sale Order 94 of 301)

Per the included factory letter, this revolver shipped with a 4 - 3/4" barrel in .44-40, blued finish, unlisted stocks, and factory engraved "Ramon Cavanllo" on backstrap. I was sold to Soto Bros & Company, address unavailable, and shipped in Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Company, Chicago, Illinois, on August 28th, 1894, in a shipment of 1. Further outfitted with a period Bridgeport rig with period leather belt, maker marked "-.T. WHITTEM/ MAKER/COMPTON, CAL" with original nickel-plated buckle. Typical "COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER" marked barrel fitted with standard blade front sight and marked with Colt 2-line address. Case hardened frame with matching serial numbers observed on receiver, trigger guard, and butt. Backstrap engraved in script with owner's name "RAMON CAVANLLO". Gun is fitted with later-period Eagle pearl grips. PROVENANCE: Richard "Dick" Burdick Collection CONDITION: No original finish with light handling marks, possibly cleaned long ago and now fading to a silvery gray patina. Good grips with small hairline blemish in right grip. Frosted bore with visible rifling; good mechanics with all 4 click positions. PROVENANCE: Richard "Dick" Burdick collection. Accessories: Bridgeport Rig Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .44-40 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Colt Model: Frontier SAA Paperwork: Factory Letter, Information Serial Number: 158066

(C) HISTORIC PRESENTATION SILVER PLATED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY .45 COLT REVOLVER.

Lot #1176 (Sale Order 95 of 301)

Presented to Colorado Lawman John M. Macquarrie. He was the undersheriff of Huerfano County, Colorado, and served as second in command under Sheriff Jeff Farr, one of the most corrupt sheriffs in the history of Colorado. He also served as a Pinkerton agent and a detective for the Denver Rio Grande and the Colorado & Southern railroads. The Colt Factory Archive letter states that this gun is a .45/c with a 4 - 3/4" barrel, silver plated, and with pearl grips. Factory inscribed "WALSENBURG April, 20 1904 COLORADO" on top of frame and "J.M. MACQUARRIE" on strap. It was sold to Paul Frolich, address unavailable. It was shipped to George Tritch Hardware Company in Denver, Colorado, on May 20, 1904, in a shipment of one gun. It comes with a period case, handcuffs, and a deputy sheriff's badge. The badge is maker-marked "SACH'S LAWLOR M&M CO. DENVER COLO." 2-line barrel address on top with a rolled mark caliber on the left side of the barrel. 2-line patent dates with a rampant Colt logo on the left side of the frame. Matching serial numbers observed on the frame, trigger guard, and backstrap. Assembly number 1066 on the inside of the loading gate. PROVENANCE: Richard "Dick" Burdick collection. CONDITION: The gun retains virtually all of the reapplied silver finish with just a little high edge wear. The screw heads show some slight damage from use. The pearl grips have been replaced at sometime since it was sold the last time. Bore shows some slight pitting and frosting in the lands and grooves. This gun is a great piece of Colorado history. Accessories: Case, Badge and Handcuffs Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Paperwork: Binder of Prov., Copy of Factory Letter Serial Number: 253735

(A) EXCEPTIONALLY FINE PAIR OF SMITH & WESSON NEW MODEL NO. 3 REVOLVERS INSCRIBED TO LUIS ARRIETA CA

Lot #1177 (Sale Order 96 of 301)

The culmination of Smith & Wesson's large frame single action revolver design, production of the New Model No. 3 began in 1878. This matched pair numbered 19232 and 19272 are just 40 serial numbers apart. Both revolvers are brilliantly nickel-finished with case hardened hammers and triggers. The 6 - 1/2" ribbed round barrels are marked on the top flat with standard 2-line address stampings as well as on the left sides with well executed engraved "H. Faure Le Page a Paris" retailer markings. Top straps are also very tastefully engraved with stylized "LAC" monograms for their owner, Luis Arrieta Canas. Half moon front sights with u-notch rears. Standard top-break single actions with French-proofed 6-shot fluted cylinders, chambered for the .44 Russian cartridge. Special order finger spur trigger guards. Both revolvers are fitted with 2-piece diamond pattern checkered "S&W" monogramed hard rubber grips. Revolvers are housed in a wonderful black hardwood retailer double case with French fitted purple crushed velvet interior, embossed in gilt letters "FAURE-LEPAGE / 8.RUE DE RICHELIEU / A PARIS" on the underside of the lid. Case lid exterior features an inlaid brass plaque inscribed "Luis Arrieta Canas". Born in 1861 to Mercedes Cañas Calvo and Jose Arrieta Perera, a wealthy diplomat and banker living in Chile, Luis Arrieta Canas traveled to Belgium and France for university education, likely when he acquired this pair of revolvers from Le Page in Paris. After returning to Chile, Canas followed his passion for the arts, becoming a great champion for music and literature. He constructed centers for the arts, making his home at Penalolen one of the great cultural centers of Chile at the dawn of the 20th century. PROVENANCE: Ex. Dr. Gerald Klaz collection. CONDITION: Excellent, remaining in a truly remarkable state of preservation. Bountiful amounts of original nickel plating exhibited throughout, with only minor handling marks and blemishes. Strong case colors are likewise displayed on the hammers and triggers. Grips are excellent. Bores are bright and shiny with strong, well-defined rifling and a few minor cleaned oxidation spots. Fine mechanics. Matching serial numbers observed on the frame, cylinder, barrel, latch, and right grip panel. Case has a split along the lid but remains sturdy with only moderate wear otherwise. Case liner has some fading but still displays exceedingly well. An overall tremendous pair of exceedingly high condition Smith & Wesson revolvers with great history to boot. An excellent addition to even the most sophisticated and advanced collections. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: (BOTH) 6 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: (BOTH) .44 Russian Manufacturer: (BOTH) Smith & Wesson Model: (BOTH) No. 3 Paperwork: Photograph of Luis Arrieta Canas Serial Number: (A) 19272 (B) 19232

(A) SMITH & WESSON NO. 3 RUSSIAN 2ND MODEL RETAILED BY SCHUYLER, HARTLEY, AND GRAHAM.

Lot #1178 (Sale Order 97 of 301)

According to the included Smith & Wesson this 2nd Model Russian revolver was likely shipped from the factory September 16, 1874 to dealer M. W. Robinson Co. of New York City for famed Western gun dealer Schuyler, Hartley & Graham. Schuyler, Hartley & Graham purchased commercial Russian models from 32801 through 39000, each marked with an "SH" within a diamond on the butt, including this example. Configuration remains as shipped with blued finish, 7" barrel, swivel butt, and smooth walnut grips. Matching serial numbers observed on the frame and right grip panel, assembly number "581" present on cylinder and latch. Barrel bears standard 1-line "RUSSIAN MODEL" address and is fitted with a half-moon front sight and u-notch rear. Hammer and trigger guard are case hardened. Butt stamped with star indicating a factory refinish. CONDITION: Excellent as refinished by the factory. The vast majority of the factory blue is retained showing only light muzzle wear, a turn line, and scattered freckling and marks. Caser colors visible on the trigger guard, the hammer faded to patina. Grips are very good with some moderate impressions. Strong and bright bore with a few abrasions. Tight lock up and crisp mechanics. Barrel Length: 7" Caliber/Bore: .44 S&W Russian FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Model: No. 3 Russian 2nd Model Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 33516

(A) HISTORIC CASED PAIR OF SMITH & WESSON NO. 2 ARMY REVOLVERS ATTRIBUTED TO GENERAL GRENVILLE DODGE

Lot #1179 (Sale Order 98 of 301)

Born in 1831, Grenville M. Dodge began his storied career surveying for the Illinois Central Railroad, before moving on the the Union Pacific, where he suggested the path of the future Transcontinental Railroad to Abraham Lincoln. After the opening of the Civil War, Dodge was appointed Colonel of the 4th Iowa, serving effectively in Missouri, the Vicksburg Campaign, the Siege of Atlanta, and Sherman's March to the Sea, eventually receiving the rank of Major General of the XVI Corps in the Army of Tennessee, and several wounds from his valiant service. Dodge was then given command of the Department of Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, and Utah, where he ordered the infamous Powder River Expedition. After resigning from the Army in 1866 and a brief stint in Congress, Dodge returned to the Union Pacific as Chief Engineer of the Transcontinental project, having found an important passage through the Black Hills during his Western Service. Prominently photographed at Promontory Summit, Dodge is regarded as one of the most influential figures of the project. His railroad career continued overseeing numerous other projects, including advising the Trans-Siberian railroad. In addition to high accolades from Presidents and other leading figures, Fort Dodge and Dodge City, Kansas, are named in his honor. This lovely pair of Smith & Wesson No. 2 Army revolvers are attributed to Dodge and are housed in a hardwood presentation case inscribed on the lid escutcheon "UPRR / GMD" for Union Pacific Rail Road / Grenville M. Dodge. Manufactured circa 1861 to 1874 with full polished blue finish, tip-up 6" octagon barrels, 1-line address roll marks, German silver half moon front sights, 6-shot unfluted cylinders chambered in .32 rimfire, and 2-piece smooth varnished rosewood grips. Guns are housed in the aforementioned presentation case with a box containing 15 rounds of ammunition, 4-piece cleaning rod, and pewter oiler. A copy of Stephen Ambrose's "Nothing Like it in the World" featuring Dodge is also included. CONDITION: Very fine. Both revolvers retain the vast majority of their original polished blue finishes, some areas drifting to patina, especially on the straps and barrels. Generous case colors present on hammers. Grips are extremely fine retaining nearly all of their original varnish with only handling marks. Both bores are bright and display razor sharp rifling with a few minor cleaned oxidation spots. Mechanics are fine. (A) features matching serial numbers on butt and inside of the right grip, with "X2" assembly numbers found on the barrel lug and cylinder face. (B) likewise matching, assembly numbered "L7". Case is very fine, displaying extremely well. Attributed to one of America's most prominent railroad men, and well-regarded Civil War generals, this historic pair of popular Smith & Wesson revolver would make an excellent addition to any advanced collection. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: (BOTH) 6" Caliber/Bore: (BOTH) .32 Rimfire FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: (BOTH) Smith and Wesson Model: (BOTH) No.2 Paperwork: Book Serial Number: (A) 11214 (B) 10631

J.B. FARR PRESENTATION 14K GOLD COLORADO SHERIFF BADGE.

Lot #1180 (Sale Order 99 of 301)

An exceptionally rare and very historic Colorado lawman's age from a tumultuous time at the end of the American Old West. This solid gold badge is jeweler-made and weighs in at 30.3 grams of tested 14K+ gold. This style badge is the pinnacle of presentation pieces made at the height of the Victorian era of craftsmanship and pride in work. Badge is highly detailed, elegant, and ornate. Features an eagle-topped federal shield with lettering executed in blue enamel on 3 chiseled-edge, silver banners reading: "J. B. FARR / SHERIFF / HUERFANO CO COLO". The scroll-topped shield has tassels on each side and the edge is finely detailed with fancy drop elements around the rope frame. Badge is hand engraved in script on the reverse:" From / J.D. Montez / M.A. Virgil / P. L. Sanchez / A.D. Valdez / New Year 1903" with a period correct T back style pin attachment. A newspaper clipping of the era states in regards to the presentation of the badge: "The sheriff is justly proud of his handsome pin." Farr was a prominent player in the region as a hired gun for the Republican Party and their agendas. He was also involved with the Ludlow Massacre, a mass killing perpetrated by anti-striker militia during the Colorado Coalfield War. Soldiers from the Colorado National Guard and private guards employed by Colorado Fuel and Iron Company (CF&I) attacked a tent colony of roughly 1,200 striking coal miners and their families in Ludlow, Colorado, on April 20, 1914. Approximately 21 people, including miners' wives and children, were killed. John D. Rockefeller Jr., a part-owner of CF&I who had recently appeared before a United States congressional hearing on the strikes, was widely blamed for having orchestrated the massacre. Author Anthony Roland DeStefanis writes in his 2004 dissertation on the subject, Soldier Strikebreakers on the Long Road to the Ludlow Massacre: "The sheriffs offices in both counties were crucial in maintaining Republican rule. In Huerfano County, Sheriff Jefferson Farr was the party's enforcer. Farr was a Texan who came to Colorado with his two brothers to become ranchers. The three brothers eventually became the biggest cattle dealers in southern Colorado. Farr's brother Edwin was elected Huerfano County's sheriff in the mid-1890s. In 1899, a group of train robbers that included former members of Black Jack Ketchum and Butch Cassidy's gangs held up a train just across the state line in the New Mexico territory. Posses raised in Walsenburg and Trinidad caught up with the robbers, and in the gunfight that followed, Edwin Farr was shot and killed. Jefferson took his brother's place as sheriff, and used the office to help expand his personal real estate holdings." A fantastic badge that crosses many collector categories, and would be the highlight of any collection. PROVENANCE: Richard "Dick" Burdick collection. CONDITION: Very Good - Excellent. Only the slightest age commensurate period wear, mostly on the reverse.

LOT OF 2: FIRST GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY BOXES, ONE FOR ENGRAVED GUN.

Lot #1181 (Sale Order 100 of 301)

Lot consists of 2 original hinged top factory boxes for Colts: (A) End label for a blued 7 - 1/2" .44-40 Single Action. Small period sticker typed "PEARL" for stocks. Box also retains an original "ENGRAVED" sticker running from the end flap unto the lid, indicating factory engraving. Box is numbered "356967" on the bottom along with the date "July 21 / 40". Paper-wrapped cleaning brush and Shooting Suggestions pamphlet are retained inside. CONDITION: Very good overall. Some edgewear and separation of one lid corner present. (B) End label for a 5 - 1/2" .44 overlaid for a blued Single Action with rubber grips. A loose original "SPECIAL" sticker which appears to have been affixed above the end label is present, loose inside the box. Numbered "356246" on the underside in grease pencil. Box has 2 pieces of period sealing tape from Sloan's Sporting Goods of New York. PROVENANCE: Richard "Dick" Burdick collection. CONDITION: Very good with some expected edgewear. An excellent pair of hard to find Colt accessories, a must have for anyone with a loose factory engraved 7 - 1/2" SAA.

RAMPANT COLT BRONZE PRESENTED TO DICK BURDICK BY THE COLT COLLECTORS ASSOCIATION.

Lot #1182 (Sale Order 101 of 301)

There is perhaps no other firearm trademark more iconic or striking as the Rampant Colt, associated with the brand since the 1850s. The magnificent representation in bronze after Thomas Palmerton boldly showcases a lifelike rearing colt with broken lances through his mouth and between his front legs standing on the Colt dome. Mounted to a hardwood base, this example was presented by the Colt Collectors Association "TO RICHARD "DICK" BURDICK / IN APPRECIATION OF HIS SERVICE TO THE COLT COLLECTORS ASSOCIATION / SERVING ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR 16 YEARS AND 12 OF THOSE YEARS AS OUR TREASURER / 1987 - 2003". The base is also mounted with additional award plaques for Best Rampant Colt Articles presented at the 1998 CCA Denver Show, 2007 CCA Reno Show, and 2010 CCA Tulsa Show. CONDITION: Very good overall. Bronze displays a rich toned patina throughout with some minor verdigris around the mouth. Base is fine, one presentation plate starting to separate with areas of discoloration. A stunning bronze and wonderful memorial to Dick Burdick's many contributions to Colt collecting. PROVENANCE: Richard "Dick" Burdick collection. This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.

MICHAEL PRICE BELT KNIFE WITH STAG HANDLE.

Lot #1183 (Sale Order 102 of 301)

Classic Gold Rush style Micheal Price California Bowie knife circa the 1870s. Knife has beautifully patinated elk horn slab handles held by 3 silver pins. Spearpoint blade measures 7" by 1 - 1/8" with a 4" false edge and an overall length of 11 - 1/2." Left side of blade at ricasso roll stamped ''M. PRICE'' in radius over ''SAN FRANCISCO.'' Similar knife is pictured in "Knifemakers of Old San Francisco" by Bernard Levine pgs. 102-103. PROVENANCE: Richard "Dick" Burdick collection. CONDITION: Blade appears to have factory edge and the surface shows original polish with light handling or cleaning/scabbard scratches visible in certain light angles. Scabbard might be an original, but belt clip has been replaced at some point. No active rust or pitting observed. Blade Length: 7" Overall Length: 11 - 1/2"

MICHAEL PRICE BELT KNIFE WITH SHEATH.

Lot #1184 (Sale Order 103 of 301)

California style dirk knife by Michael Price of San Francisco, circa mid-19th century. 6" semi-spearpoint blade, left side of blade at ricasso roll stamped ''M. PRICE'' in radius over ''SAN FRANCISCO.'' Marine ivory 1-piece grip depicts a raised relief twisted nautical rope over a stylized corduroy pattern that may represent the plank deck of a ship. Russet brown period leather belt sheath with finely stippled linear arrow pattern that fits the knife extremely well. PROVENANCE: Richard "Dick" Burdick collection. CONDITION: Fine to near excellent. Blade shows even gray patina and very minor mossing overall. Grip shows heavy golden patina with minor fissures emanating from eye nut at pommel. Grips and guard are solid to blade. Blade Length: 6" Overall Length: 10 - 1/4"

WILL & FINCK SAN FRANCISCO KNIFE AND SCABBARD.

Lot #1185 (Sale Order 104 of 301)

Classic California style dirk made by famous cutler Will & Finck with original stamped and patented Will and Finck nickeled scabbard. Blade measures 6" long by 1 - 1/8" wide with an overall length of approximately 10." Ricasso is stamped: "WILL & FINCK / S.F. CAL". Marine ivory grips are adorned with scalloped brass pommel cap and throat cap. Some dark leeching is observed from the brass to the edges of the ivory where touching. A similar example can be found in "Knifemakers of Old San Francisco," by Bernard Levine, pg.47. PROVENANCE: Richard "Dick" Burdick collection. CONDITION: Blade is in high polish with evidence of past light cleaning or scabbard wear. Tip and cutting edge are near perfect with no evidence of grinding, etc. Blade Length: 6" Overall Length: 10"

WILL & FINCK DAGGER WITH SHEATH AND STUD DECORATED IVORY HANDLE.

Lot #1186 (Sale Order 105 of 301)

Classic California belt knife by Will and Finck of San Francisco, circa 1870. These are one of the iconic weapons associated with the California Gold Rush and expansion of the West. Blade measures 4" by 3/4" and shows evidence of prior cleaning and polishing to remove some light pitting. Oval German silver cross guard. Ricasso stamped: "WILL & FINCK / S.F. CAL". Adorned with 115 small silver studs on a marine ivory handle with brass and iron pommel pin. Original scabbard fits knife extremely well and has very faint period correct side braze lines. PROVENANCE: Richard "Dick" Burdick collection. CONDITION: Blade is overall fine with prior evidence of light cleaning and edge sharpening. Ivory handle shows mellow cream-colored patina with only a few slight age fissures. All parts tight to handle. Blade Length: 3 - 3/4" Overall Length: 7 - 1/2"

SCHIVELY PHILADELPHIA BOWIE KNIFE WITH SCABBARD INSCRIBED TO CIVIL WAR COL. J. M. SANDERSON.

Lot #1187 (Sale Order 106 of 301)

The knife is accompanied by a hand-written yellowed receipt that reads: "Brimfield 1982 Summer Show, Shively knife from Mary Chilson $125 JM Sanderson NY Artillery - Civil War. JOHN M SANDERSON". The included paperwork states that John M. Sanderson was born in 1840 in Albany, New York, and died in 1918 in Shawano, Wisconsin. He enlisted in the Civil War as a member of the 11th New York Independent Battery as part of the Army of the Potomac. He served faithfully for 3 years before moving to Chicago, Illinois. He was involved in the G.A.R. and often spoke of his time in the service. He was referred to by locals as "Colonel Sanderson", although he never obtained that rank. He attended a "reunion of the army people" in Gettysburg a few years before his death. The clip point blade is stamped "H. SHIVELY / 75 CHESTNUT ST. /PHILAD" on the left side at top. The ivory grip scales are checkered and retained to tang by 4 coin silver rivets. Both sides have a shaped coin silver escutcheon, the left side is inscribed "J.M. Sanderson". Complete with a large portion of its original leather scabbard with coin silver throat mount. Henry Shively was the cutler of Rezin Bowie, who was Jim Bowie's brother. CONDITION: As found and untouched. Blade shows heavy wear and sharpening marks throughout. Markings on blade very good. Grip scales are very good and retain a pleasing honey patina, left side with a tiny age crack just above the blade. Coin silver is unpolished and period inscription is very good. Scabbard has heavy craving and a portion missing at the tip. A very honest presentation Shively Bowie with provenance. Blade Length: 6" Overall Length: 10 - 1/2" Paperwork: History

FACTORY SEALED REMINGTON UMC .44 HENRY FLAT RIMFIRE BOX.

Lot #1188 (Sale Order 107 of 301)

Tan two piece box with green top and side labels. This box is full and correct. It is factory sealed. CONDITION: The top label shows some minute wear from storage. The side label shows some storage wear. Box is as mint and will display well.

(A) MAGNIFICENT 1860 HENRY FACTORY ENGRAVED & SILVER PLATED RIFLE (1862).

Lot #1189 (Sale Order 108 of 301)

Barrel is marked with Henry pattern "OCT 16, 1860 / MANUFACT'D BY NEW HAVEN ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN CT.". Comes equipped with a rosewood stock mounted with sling swivel on right side. Right side of stock and right side of barrel have one swing attachment mounted. All numbers match on screw heads. Stock is numbered to the receiver. Factory style engraving on both left and right side of receiver that is completely silver plated. Border lines of receiver indicate a chip style border line. No engraving on barrel, but engraving on buttplate to match the receiver. This factory engraved Henry conforms to a standard scroll style on the right side of receiver. Note the floral spray in area of the lever screw on the left side. This same pattern can be found on page 19 of "The Book of Winchester Engraving". Their engraving matches the same pattern as serial No. 1232. "Engraved Henry rifles are among the most sought after antique firearms in the world. The quality of hand embellishment used during the mid-19th century in America literally transformed an ordinary firearm into a work of art…special ordered pieces display expert craftsmanship…featured stocks of select grain woods… The soft metal receivers of brass frame Henry rifles easily lent themselves to engraving and inscriptions, both yesterday and today." CONDITION: Barrel would rate a 70-85% original barrel blue with the magazine portion rating a 45-60% blue with a balance turning a light patina. Hammer is case colored as well as trigger and lever. Hammer retains 80-85% original case color, lever mostly silvered out with case colors in protected areas. Trigger is of a light patina. Buttplate has only the heel and toe for wear, with 90% of the silver plating remaining. Bright and shiny bore with deep rifling, action cycles correctly, and mechanics are fine. Receiver retains 96-97% original silver plating on both left and right side. No scratches or dings are evident anywhere on either side of receiver. Stock retains 98% of its finish with minor surface scratches on left and right side. One crack at base of stock on left side next to receiver runs about 3/4" in length, looks to be an old crack. Barrel Length: 24" Caliber/Bore: .44 RF FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Henry Model: 1860 Serial Number: 1232

(A) OUTSTANDING EARLY NEW HAVEN ARMS MODEL 1860 HENRY LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

Lot #1190 (Sale Order 109 of 301)

Manufactured circa 1862 during the American Civil War. Rifle features a blued 24 - 1/4" octagon barrel chambered in .44 Henry Flat Rimfire and stamped on the top flat with early small style 2-line address. Early German silver half moon front sight and 1000-yard folding ladder rear sight. Full length magazine tube with correct small style brass follower. Iconic brass frame built with a rear sight dovetail. The plain walnut buttstock is formed with an obtuse comb angle and perch belly. Early rounded heel brass trapdoor butt plate. Tool trap retains an original 4-piece hickory cleaning rod marked "C" on the largest ferrule. PROVENANCE: Roberts Collection of Oregon until 1983, as is noted in a pair of letters, one notarized, signed by Henry authority Herold Dowd, as as well as a note signed by Ron Nick. Photocopies of these documents are included with this lot. CONDITION: Excellent. The barrel and magazine tube retain approximately 95% of their original, rich blued finish with some mild edgewear and thinning, as well as a few small scratches. Frame exhibits a highly attractive golden mustard patina. Stock has been lightly cleaned with a coat of oil added. Some scatted marks present. Bore is especially fine and bright, with strong, well-defined rifling throughout. Crisp mechanics. Matching serial number "919" observed on barrel, lower receiver tang, stock channel, butt plate, and all stock screws. Matching "391" assembly numbers present on the loading gate and the round portion of the barrel under the gate; the muzzle collar unnumbered. Cleaning rod is very fine. A superb, high condition Henry for the advanced collector. Barrel Length: 24 - 1/4" Caliber/Bore: .44 RF FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Henry Model: 1860 Paperwork: Provenance Serial Number: 919

(A) VERY FINE NEW HAVEN ARMS MODEL 1860 HENRY LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

Lot #1191 (Sale Order 110 of 301)

Manufactured in 1863 by New Haven Arms Co. at the height of the Civil War, where many Henry repeating rifles were used as private purchase arms in addition to limited government contracts. This rifle features a blued 24 - 1/4" octagon barrel chambered in .44 Henry Flat RF and stamped on the top flat with large style 2-line address. Correct later style tapered squared back German silver blade front sight and dovetail mounted folding ladder rear sight graduated to 900 yards. Full length magazine tube with with large brass follower and forward sling bar. The plain walnut buttstock is formed with an obtuse comb angle and mildly curved belly, a defined "Henry bump" present on the left side. Stock hardware includes a left mounted iron sling swivel and a later style brass crescent butt plate with pointed heel and tool trap. CONDITION: A very fine example. Barrel displays the majority of its original blue, especially in protected areas, the balance fading to a rich plum. Receiver exhibits an exceedingly attractive bright golden-toned patina, some aged grease present in the panel gaps. Stock is likewise fine with minor blemishes and an abrasion near the toe. Especially fine and bright bore with strong well defined rifling. Mechanically fine. Matching numbers observed on the barrel breech, receiver tang, stock channel, and inside of butt plate. Screws are unnumbered as is consistent with production above approximately serial number 5100. Matching "175" assembly numbers present on the loading gate and the round portion of the barrel under the gate, the muzzle collar unnumbered. An overall outstanding, untouched example of a highly desirable Civil War period repeating rifle. Barrel Length: 24 - 1/4" Caliber/Bore: .44 RF FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: New Haven Arms Model: 1860 Henry Serial Number: 5979

(A) HARD TO FIND WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION CARBINE.

Lot #1192 (Sale Order 111 of 301)

High collector quality Model 1886 Carbine made by Winchester Repeating Arms in 1895. Plain 22" blued round factory Winchester Steel barrel with Winchester 2-line address in 40-82 W.C.F. with a full-length blued tubular magazine. Standard front sight with standard carbine graduated flip rear sight. Case-hardened solid saddle ring frame and plain trigger. Standard carbine configuration walnut stocks with case-hardened lever, hammer, trigger, and carbine steel buttplate. Factory research confirms options. CONDITION: 98% barrel blue with 98% remaining case colors. 90% remaining original varnish. Small handling marks and dings overall. Bright bore with visible rifling and crisp mechanics. It is a rare gun in hard-to-find condition and seldom available for sale. Barrel Length: 22" Caliber/Bore: .40-82 W.C.F. FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1886 Paperwork: Factory Research Serial Number: 100209

(A) OUTSTANDING WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

Lot #1193 (Sale Order 112 of 301)

High condition Third Model 1873 made by Winchester Repeating Arms in 1886. Plain 24" round blued factory Winchester Proof Steel barrel with Winchester 2-line address and King's Patent markings, chambered in .44 W.C.F., with scarce blued button tubular magazine. Standard blade front sight with 22 rear sight. Case-hardened third model solid frame with blued loading gate, case-colored hammer, and lever with plain trigger. Standard configuration walnut stock with case-hardened crescent trapdoor steel buttplate containing a Winchester 4-piece steel cleaning rod. Comes with Cody research confirming manufacture and options. PROVENANCE: Ex. Wes Adams Collection. CONDITION: 98% barrel blue with 98% remaining case colors. 98% varnish. Small handling marks and dings overall. Bright bore with visible rifling and crisp mechanics. Possibly one of the best Winchester 1873s in existence. Barrel Length: 24" Caliber/Bore: .44-40 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1873 Paperwork: Factory Research Serial Number: 205275B

(C) SUPERB WINCHESTER MODEL 92 LEVER ACTION SHORT RIFLE.

Lot #1194 (Sale Order 113 of 301)

Serious-minded collector grade Model 92 made by Winchester Repeating Arms in 1927. Plain 20" octagonal blued factory special order Winchester Steel barrel with Winchester 2-line address, marked "MODEL 92" with a full-length blued tubular magazine. Standard front sight and 22G rear sight. Blued solid frame with plain trigger. Standard configuration walnut stocks with blued hammer, lever, and crescent steel buttplate. PROVENANCE: Ex. Woody Frey Collection. CONDITION: 98% bright barrel blue with 98% remaining action blue with light operation wear. 98% original varnish. Small handling marks and dings overall. Bright bore with visible rifling and crisp mechanics. This gun appears possibly unfired and is virtually impossible to improve upon. Barrel Length: 20" Caliber/Bore: .44 W.C.F. FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1892 Serial Number: 982100

(A) WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 SADDLE RING CARBINE.

Lot #1195 (Sale Order 114 of 301)

High collector quality Model 1873 made by Winchester Repeating Arms in 1882. Plain 20" round blued factory Winchester Steel barrel with Winchester 2-line address and King's patent in .44-40 with a full length blued tubular magazine. Standard front sight with later style graduated flip rear sight. Blued 3rd model frame with saddle ring, plain trigger, and brass unmarked elevator. Standard carbine configuration walnut stocks with case hardened hammer, trigger, lever, and carbine style buttplate with trapdoor, a containing Winchester 3-piece cleaning rod inside. Comes with Cody Research confirming manufacture and configuration. CONDITION: 95% fading barrel blue with light freckling and some discoloration along sight plane with 98% remaining action blue; nice saddle ring shadow. 98% varnish. Small handling marks and dings overall. Bright bore with visible rifling and crisp mechanics. Light handling marks. This gun could possibly be unfired. Barrel Length: 20" Caliber/Bore: .44-40 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1873 Paperwork: Copy of Factory Letter Serial Number: 91776A

(A) DELUXE OPEN TOP WINCHESTER 1876 LEVER ACTION RIFLE (1878).

Lot #1196 (Sale Order 115 of 301)

Manufactured by Winchester Repeating Arms Company in 1878. Rare open top deluxe model with 5000 total made of this model, far fewer deluxe models, only 91 made with half round barrel, and only 103 with checkered stocks. Gun has 28" blued half-round Winchester Steel barrel with Winchester address and King's Patent, sheared front blade sight, and Rocky Mountain rear adjustable sight. Full-length blued magazine tube. Case hardened open top receiver with factory set trigger. Tang was marked under the wood with a single "X" and assembly number of "187". Factory checkered standard walnut stock marked "187" in tang channel with case-hardened trap buttplate and matching checkered walnut standard forearm. Comes with Cody Research letter confirming all options. CONDITION: 95% overall condition as professionally restored with light handling marks. Dark bore with sharp rifling with lands looking slightly pitted with excellent mechanics. A nicely restored rare Winchester. Barrel Length: 28" Caliber/Bore: .45-75 FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1876 Paperwork: Copy of Factory Letter Serial Number: 4922

(A) FINE AND RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION MUSKET.

Lot #1197 (Sale Order 116 of 301)

It is estimated that only 374 1886 muskets were produced, making them the rarest of all production Winchester muskets and the rarest standard 1886 model. Per an included factory letter copy, this example was shipped as a musket in .45-70 September 20, 1893, on order 24059 with 24 other 1886s. Fit with a standard 30" brightly blued round barrel with 2-line address and ".45-70" markings. Blade front sight military ladder rear sight. Case hardened receiver is stamped "MODEL 1886" on the tang. Full-length smooth walnut forend with steel nose cap and a single barrel band with sling swivel. Straight grain walnut stock with rear sling swivel and steel tool trap butt plate. CONDITION: Very fine. Barrel retains nearly all of its original factory blue with some light freckling. Receiver exhibits a characteristic silvery patina. Mounts have drifted to a pleasing brown patina. Stocks are fine, retaining the vast majority of their original finish with some scattered impressions and abrasions. Very fine bright bore displaying sharp rifling throughout. Mechanically fine. This very nice example of a scarcely encountered '86 musket would make an excellent addition to any Winchester collection. Barrel Length: 30" Caliber/Bore: .45-70 Government FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1886 Paperwork: Copy of Factory Letter Serial Number: 81874

(A) DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

Lot #1198 (Sale Order 117 of 301)

Made by Winchester Repeating Arms in 1886. Plain 24" blued octagonal factory Winchester Steel barrel with Winchester 2-line address and King's patent in 32 W.C.F. with full length blued tubular magazine. Rifle was originally shipped with a 30" barrel with Beech front sight; this example was shortened at some point, as is commonly encountered on guns shipped with extra length barrels. Standard front sight with fixed notch rear sight and desirable Winchester 73 covered peep tang sight. Case-hardened frame with set trigger. Deluxe checkered walnut pistol grip stocks with black ebony triangle inlay and crescent steel buttplate. The brass elevator is marked "32 CAL" and is stamped during the period of use with a former owner's name "R. Thurman". Factory research confirms all other options, including tang sight. CONDITION: 50+% fading barrel blue on barrel with light freckling, finish fading to plum patina throughout. Silvery brown patinaed receiver with a few faint flashes of case color in protected areas. 10% varnish. Heavy handling marks and dings overall with checkering worn flat. Dark pitted bore with visible rifling and soft mechanics, set trigger is out of adjustment. A great gun for restoration. Barrel Length: 24" Caliber/Bore: .32 W.C.F. FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1873 Paperwork: Factory Research Serial Number: 222245

(A) WINCHESTER SPECIAL ORDER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

Lot #1199 (Sale Order 118 of 301)

Made by Winchester Repeating Arms Company in 1889. Blued non-standard 30" octagon Winchester Steel barrel with blade front sight and plugged rear dovetail marked in front of rear dovetail "BROWNING BROTHERS OGDEN UTAH". Case-hardened receiver with blued full magazine and special-order single set trigger. Plain walnut stock with Winchester crescent steel buttplate. Matching walnut forearm. Cody research mentions set trigger, caliber and octagon barrel but does mention 30" barrel length. It should be noted that this gun could have been modified by Browning Brothers, who at the time were agents for Winchester and very capable of repair work. CONDITION: 95% original blue with light edge and operation wear with brown patina starting to show. 40% fading case colors with remaining silvery brown areas. 80% original varnish with some scratches and handling marks. Good bore with sharp lands and grooves and crisp mechanics. Barrel Length: 30" Caliber/Bore: .40-82 WCF FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1886 Paperwork: Factory Research Serial Number: 33816

(C) TURNBULL RESTORED WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE IN .40-65 W.C.F.

Lot #1200 (Sale Order 119 of 301)

Made by Winchester Repeating Arms in 1900 and subsequently restored by Turnbull Industries. Plain 26" octagonal blued factory Winchester Steel barrel with Winchester 2-line address and marked ".40-65 W.C.F." with full length blued tubular magazine. Standard front sight, 22 rear sight, and Lyman tang rear peep. Case-hardened solid frame with nitre blued loading gate, case hardened hammer, lever, and plain trigger. Standard configuration walnut stocks with case hardened crescent steel buttplate. Comes with Cody research confirming manufacture and options, except original caliber was .38-56 W.C.F. CONDITION: 98% barrel blue with 98% remaining case colors. 98% varnish. Small handling marks, and dings overall. Dark pitted bore with visible rifling and soft mechanics. Barrel Length: 20" Caliber/Bore: .40-65 W.C.F. FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1886 Paperwork: Copy of Factory Letter Serial Number: 121321

(A) WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

Lot #1201 (Sale Order 120 of 301)

Made by Winchester Repeating Arms in late 1886 in the first year of production, serial number 3129. Plain 26" blued octagon factory Winchester Steel barrel with Winchester 2-line address, marked "40-82 W.C.F.", with full-length blued tubular magazine. Standard front sight with buckhorn rear sight. Case-hardened solid frame receiver with plain trigger. Standard configuration walnut stocks with case-hardened crescent steel buttplate. Factory research confirms options. CONDITION: 70% fading barrel blue with light freckling with 20% remaining action colors. 70% original varnish. Handling marks and dings overall. Good bore with visible rifling; crisp mechanics. A nice condition, early 1886. Barrel Length: 26" Caliber/Bore: .40-82 W.C.F. FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1886 Paperwork: Factory Research Serial Number: 3129

(C) HIGH CONDITION WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

Lot #1202 (Sale Order 121 of 301)

Gun for the meticulous Winchester collector made by Winchester Repeating Arms in 1905. Plain 24" round blued factory Winchester Steel barrel with Winchester 2-line address and a full length blued tubular magazine. Standard front sight with standard rear 22G sight. Blued solid frame with case-hardened lever and hammer and plain trigger. Standard configuration walnut stocks with case-hardened crescent steel buttplate. It comes with Cody Research, which verifies manufacture and options. CONDITION: 98% dark barrel blue, 95% remaining action blue with only marks near locking lugs with some freckling and light silvery area. The lever, hammer, and buttplate case is starting to fade to a plum but are still above 90% coverage. 95% varnish. Small handling marks, and dings overall. Bright, fantastic bore with visible rifling and crisp mechanics. It's a hard gun to upgrade from! Barrel Length: 24" Caliber/Bore: .32-20 FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1892 Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 290348

(C) HIGH CONDITION DELUXE WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE IN .38-55.

Lot #1203 (Sale Order 122 of 301)

Made at Winchester Repeating Arms Company in 1906. 26" half-octagon blued standard weight Winchester Steel barrel with blade front sight, 22G rear sight, Lyman folding tang peep; Winchester address, patent, and caliber markings. Blued finish takedown action with plain trigger, case-hardened lever and hammer, and with full length blued magazine. "Deluxe" style checkered walnut pistol grip stock with case hardened shotgun style steel smooth buttplate, Winchester logo grip cap, factory style hook and eye sling swivels, and leather strap. Matching checkered forearm with blued forearm cap Comes with Cody Research confirming all options except swivels and shotgun butt. CONDITION: 98% original fading factory finish with light edge wear. Stock has 98% original varnish with light to insignificant marks. Excellent bore and good mechanics. A great 94 Deluxe. Barrel Length: 26" Caliber/Bore: .38-55 FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1894 Paperwork: Factory Research Serial Number: 321559

(C) WINCHESTER 1894 LEVER ACTION RIFLE IN .30 WCF OWNED BY TOM RYNNING, A ROUGH RIDER AT SAN JUAN HI

Lot #1204 (Sale Order 123 of 301)

According to an included copy of an affidavit signed by Daryl Dwyers, this rifle belonged to Tom Rynning, a famed member of the Arizona Rangers, Rough Riders, and a U.S. Marshal. Rynning was born in Norway and immigrated with his parents in 1868, at the age of 2, when the family settled in Wisconsin. In 1885, Rynning enlisted in the 8th Cavalry regiment and participated in the Indian Wars, serving under Sheridan against the Cheyenne before transferring to the Arizona Territory, where he served under Fountain and fought in the Apache Wars, including being present when Leonard Wood captured Geronimo. Rynning then rode to Dakota and fought in the Ghost Dance War before he was honorably discharged in 1891. After the Indian Wars, he settled in Tucson, Arizona, and became a building contractor. In 1898 Leonard Wood, whom Rynning knew and was friends with, was raising soldiers for a volunteer cavalry regiment for the Spanish-American War, and Rynning joined as a private in the 1st United States Volunteer Cavalry Regiment, known as the Rough Riders. He fought at San Juan Heights, where he assumed field command of the Americans after Captain O'Neill was shot in the head, leading the Rough Riders up Kettle Hill, and ordering the waving of the regiment flag from the top of the hill (incidentally, that flag is now preserved in the state capitol building in Phoenix, Arizona), and then joining Roosevelt on the charge up San Juan Hill. After the war, another Rough Rider, Alexander Brodie, was elected governor of Arizona, and appointed Rynning as the new captain of the Arizona Rangers after the resignation of Burton Mossman. As the captain of the Rangers, Rynning was involved in the Clifton and Morenci riots, the Cananea Strike, and the 1906 raid of Partido Liberal Mexicano, which uncovered weapon caches intended for raids into Mexico. He resigned from captaincy in 1907, and President Taft appointed him to the position of Superintendent of the Yuma Territorial Prison, which Rynning immediately abandoned in favor of beginning construction of the Prison Complex at Florence, which is still in use. He was removed as superintendent in 1912 by a new governor, George Hunt, and was reinstated by Hunt's successor, Edward Campbell, in 1921. He would later move to San Diego, where he became a deputy marshal in 1934, and served as undersheriff before dying in 1941. He was buried at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, where his tombstone still stands. The rifle was made in 1921 and is fit with a blued 20" nickel steel round barrel with pinned blade front sight and standard rear sight. Chambered in .30 W.C.F. with full magazine. Barrel with typical legends. Blued solid saddle ring frame with blued loading gate and plain trigger. Shotgun style butt with smooth steel buttplate and matching plain walnut forearm. CONDITION: Overall good. 90% original factory barrel finish with light usage wear and random handling marks. Action has faded to a silvery patina with traces of blue left on the loading gate, lever, hammer, and bolt. 80% original stock varnish with usage dings and marks; most offensive at toe. Good mechanics, bright bore with visible rifling. PROVENANCE: Accompanied by a binder with copies of photos of Rynning, copy of aforementioned affidavit signed by Daryl Dwyers and witnessed by Captain Gerald Rowe, attesting that this gun, listed by serial number, was purchased and used by Rynning. Dwyers relates some history as well, some of which does not suit the provided dates (the gun was manufactured too late for Rynning to have used as an Arizona Ranger, and the Rangers disbanded in 1909, making it impossible for him to have been a tracker for them after he was Superintendent) but may just be misremembering family stories told to him. Dwyers states that the Winchester was given to his mother, Rynning's daughter, who then passed it to him, and Rynning was turning overship over to "Sgt. Taylor, making it his property and do hereby disclaim ownership of it." Other contents include various scans of books, newspapers, and printouts of webpages discussing Rynning. PROVENANCE: Ex. Dick Burdick, Ex. Schreiner collections. Barrel Length: 20" Caliber/Bore: .30 WCF FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1894 Paperwork: Binder of Information Serial Number: 907683

(C) DESIRABLE RUSSIAN CONTRACT WINCHESTER MODEL 1895 MUSKET WITH BAYONET.

Lot #1205 (Sale Order 124 of 301)

Embroiled in World War I and in dire need of small arms and ammunition, Russia contracted with several foreign companies, including Winchester, for armaments. Prior to the Bolshevik revolution, Russia purchased some 290,000 Model 1895 muskets chambered in 7.62x54mmR with stripper clip guides. This example was manufactured circa 1916 and remains in standard configuration for these contract rifles. Fitted with a 28" blued barrel, brass blade front sight, and ladder rear. Receiver stamped on bridge with Winchester proof and "7.62 / M. M." caliber designation. Full length walnut finger groove forend with handguard, retained by a pair of blued barrel bands, the forward band milled with bayonet lug. Buttstock is plainly grained walnut with tool trap buttplate and boxed "XN3" proof stamped on right side. Musket is accompanied by a correct long style 16" bayonet with steel and leather scabbard, as well as a woven sling. CONDITION: Good overall. Barrel retains the majority of the factory blue with some fading and spotting. Receiver and lever also retain significant portions of original blue, fading to brown patina with some evidence of cleaning. Stocks are very good overall, showing expected scattered bumps and bruises. Bore is frosted with well-defined rifling. Mechanically fine. Bayonet is good with some cleaned oxidation spots, the scabbard largely patina. A very desirable military musket in nicer condition than usually encountered. Accessories: Bayonet Barrel Length: 28" Caliber/Bore: 7.62x54mmR FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1895 Russian Musket Serial Number: 338425

(C) RUSSIAN CONTRACT COLT 1911 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH SWEDISH HOLSTER.

Lot #1206 (Sale Order 125 of 301)

Shipped in June 1916 as per factory letter from Colt. Russia funneled most of the purchases through Britain, which were marked in Cyrillic on the dust cover; this gun is not marked as such and the letter indicates shipment straight to Russia. Half-moon front sight, U notch flat top rear sight. 2 line 2 block patent dates and Colt information on left side of slide, no Rampant Colt observed. There is a small British broad arrow proof on the inside of the slide, near the firing pin channel. Right side of slide with "COLT AUTOMATIC / CALIBRE 45". Barrel is only marked with an illegible stamp in front of lug, looks like it may be a "T". Frame with "GOVERNMENT MODEL / C 42087". Checkered spur hammer, left side only safety with relief mill cut, slide release with relief mill cut, and magazine release. Short 1911 grip safety, flat smooth mainspring housing with lanyard loop. 2-piece truncated diamond walnut grips. 2-tone magazine with lanyard loop. These rare guns were shipped into Murmansk and Archangel before distribution to Russian forces; beyond that little of their history is known, however, there is one account that a 1911 was used to kill the Romanovs. Accompanied by a Swedish Lahti holster that has clearly been with this gun for some time. CONDITION: Good, with evidence of a chemical homogenization throughout, mixed with what appears to be the original blue in protected areas. Scattered areas of oxidation and heavy use such as under slide release, rear of frame, normal for these guns. Grip straps are essentially silver, with silvering to high edges and towards muzzle consistent with holster use. Bore with strong rifling and frosting in grooves. Holster is very good, supple, with some crazing to leather and 1 belt strap replaced, but stitching is tight and serviceable. EMW Accessories: Holster Barrel Length: 5" Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1911 Russian contract Paperwork: Copy of Colt Letter Serial Number: C42087

(A) VERY RARE 20" SMITH & WESSON MODEL 320 REVOLVING RIFLE WITH ORIGINAL CASE.

Lot #1207 (Sale Order 126 of 301)

Smith & Wesson manufactured only 977 Model 320 revolving rifles between 1879 and 1887, with just 224 made with 20" barrels. This high polish blue finished example is fit with a rare 20" round barrel marked on the full-length rib with 2-line address and mounted with replacement German silver half moon front sight and slip up v-notch rear sight. An original tang-mounted aperture sight is also included. Standard round butt New Model No. 3 action with 6-shot fluted cylinder chambered in the proprietary .320 S&W rifle cartridge with case hardened hammer and trigger guard. 2-piece checkered and "S&W" monogrammed hard rubber grips are richly colored with marbled red and black. Checkered and monogrammed mottled bright red and black forend. Correct Circassian walnut detachable stock with polish blued mount and monogrammed hard rubber butt plate. Housed in a correct felt lined and partitioned case with brass corner protectors and leather handle. CONDITION: Very fine. Majority of the factory-applied blue is retained on barrel and frame with some toning to brown patina. Cylinder has turned to brown patina. Traces of case color present on hammer. Hard rubber components are very fine, with a crack present on the right grip. Stock is excellent with some light marks, retaining portions of thinning blue on mount. Fine bright bore showing sharp rifling and a few pits. Fine mechanics. Case shows wear with some material loss on the right end. Straps are present but missing the last few inches. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 20" Caliber/Bore: .320 S&W FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Model: 320 Serial Number: 132

(C) HIGH CONDITION 2ND GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH BOX AND FACTORY LETTER.

Lot #1208 (Sale Order 127 of 301)

Manufactured in 1972 with 7 - 1/2" barrel chambered in .45 Long Colt with blade front sight, blue finish, color case hardened frame, "V" notch rear sight, polished hammer, and checkered rubber grips featuring a Rampant Colt in an oval and an American Eagle with shield on either grip panel. Accompanied with appropriate 2nd Generation Colt Single Action Army Stagecoach factory box. Complete with factory letter confirming configuration and shipment on July 13, 1972 to L.M. Burney Inc. in Lamesa, Texas. This lot is consecutively numbered with Lot 1203, and both guns were part of the same shipment. CONDITION: Excellent+ and near mint with virtually all of the factory bluing remaining. Gilt in the barrel address and caliber marking is virtually all present. Frame retains bright case colors. Cylinder has a ghost of a dragline which is very thin and has not gone completely through the bluing yet. Hammer shows scattered very minor light oxidation at top on the right side. Bore is bright with sharp rifling, possibly unfired. Box is very good with wear at edges. Accessories: Box Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 62460SA

(C) HIGH CONDITION TEXAS SHIPPED 2ND GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH BOX AND FACTOR

Lot #1209 (Sale Order 128 of 301)

Manufactured in 1972 with 7 - 1/2" barrel chambered in .45 Long Colt with blade front sight, blue finish, color case hardened frame, "V" notch rear sight, polished hammer, and checkered rubber grips featuring a Rampant Colt in an oval and an American Eagle with shield on either grip panel. Accompanied by an appropriate 2nd Generation Colt Single Action Army Stagecoach factory box. Complete with factory letter confirming configuration and shipment on July 13, 1972, to L.M. Burney Inc. in Lamesa, Texas. This lot is consecutively numbered with Lot 1202, and both guns were part of the same shipment. CONDITION: Excellent+ and near mint with virtually all of the factory bluing remaining. Gilt in the barrel address and caliber marking is virtually all present. Frame retains bright case colors. Cylinder has a ghost of a dragline which is very thin and has not gone completely through the bluing yet. Hammer shows scattered very minor light oxidation at top. Bore is bright with sharp rifling, possibly unfired. Box is very good with wear at edges. Accessories: Box Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Long Colt FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 62459SA

(C) AN EXTRAORDINARILY SCARCE DOCUMENTED SMITH & WESSON HAND EJECTOR MODEL 1917 TARGET VARIATION REV

Lot #1210 (Sale Order 129 of 301)

The 1917 was a revolver designed to shoot .45 ACP or .45 Auto Rim and was wildly popular during World War I, with approximately 175,000 revolvers produced and an additional 25,000 revolvers produced for Brazil via contract in 1937. Commercially, the gun was manufactured until 1948, and 210,000 were produced. Of that nearly 400,000 unit production history, only 5 are speculated to have been produced with the target variation with a pinned Patridge front sight on a raised base and a rear sight contoured into the notch. This example has both features, but the front sight appears to be a replacement. An included letter from Roy Jinks confirms that this gun shipped as a "Smith & Wesson .45 Hand Ejector Model of 1917, Post World War I, Rare Target Variation, caliber .45 ACP or .45 Auto Rim, revolver", serial number 172808, March 24th, 1921, and delivered to Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co., Chicago, Illinois, with 5 - 1/2" barrel, adjustable rear target sight, blue finish, butt swivel, and checkered walnut grips without medallions. S&W trademark on left side of frame, "S. & W. D.A. 45" on left side of barrel, serials on crane recess and butt, with a small "(Eagle head) / S2" also on crane recess. CONDITION: Metal retains the majority of the blue finish with some mild oxidation on front sight and a few small spots on left side of barrel. Barrel has plum browning coming through on both sides but still retains approximately 40-50% of the bluing. Frame has scattered handling marks, some silvering, and silvering to high edges and reciprocating areas. Hammer has approximately 15-20% case colors, balance brown. Grips are very good, with some minor handling marks and dings, but solid and free of cracks. Mechanically fine, bore is very good with strong lands and mild frosting. A very scarce revolver and virtually never seen with confirming documentation. Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Model: 1917 Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 172808

(C) RARE HIGH POLISH HIGH CONDITION SMITH & WESSON US ARMY MODEL DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER.

Lot #1211 (Sale Order 130 of 301)

Made by Smith & Wesson circa 1945 with very few made with this style of finish, roughly 10000. High polish blue 5 - 1/2" round pinned barrel with pinned blade front sight. Barrel has "S&W DA 45" marking on left, and Smith & Wesson address on top. High polish blue finish "S&W" marked double action frame with trigger guar and lanyard loop; cylinder with matching serial number. Case-hardened trigger and hammer. Factory checkered walnut diamond 2-piece grips with "S&W" logo silver finished medallions. All matching numbers with all correct markings. Comes in a correctly marked hinged purple factory box with a beige-colored interior, original grease paper, and factory paperwork. CONDITION: Overall 99% original factory finish with light turn line. 99% vivid case colors. Good grips with fantastic varnish. Good mechanics (original grease in corners) with bright bore with visible rifling and markings. Box and papers in good condition with box corners slightly tattered. A very desirable high-condition Smith & Wesson. Accessories: Box Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Model: M1917 Serial Number: 181852

(C) OUTSTANDING COLT NEW SERVICE TARGET DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH FACTORY LETTER.

Lot #1212 (Sale Order 131 of 301)

Shipped November 5th, 1926, as a single gun shipment to Wm. H. Hoegee Company of Los Angeles, California, as a blued 7 - 1/2" New Service chambered in .45 Colt. Factory brushed blue 7 - 1/2" round barrel stamped on the top with 2-line Colt address and on the left with "NEW SERVICE 45 COLT". Adjustable gold bead target front sight. Matted flat top target frame with adjustable u-notch rear sight. Grip straps checkered and fitted with attractive and desirable 2-piece checkered walnut fleur-de-lis pattern grips inset with deep dish Rampant Colt medallions. A 2016 dated factory research letter is included with this revolver. CONDITION: Excellent. Nearly all of the factory-applied blue is retained throughout, other than a few minor handling marks. Only a ghost turn line present. Grips are likewise very fine, displaying sharp checkering with only minor handling marks. Mirror bore. Tight lock up. A magnificent example of the crown jewel of Colt's pre-War double action revolver line. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: New Service Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 324314

(M) COLT 3RD GENERATION SINGLE ACTION ARMY CUSTOM EMBELLISHED BY NUTMEG SPORTS.

Lot #1213 (Sale Order 132 of 301)

Commissioned by Jim Alaimo, who was in charge of the Colt Custom Shop for a few years and the founder of Nutmeg Sports LLC. The gun has been exquisitely engraved by master engraver Carmine Lombardi. It has his initials "CML" on the front of the frame under the barrel. It is engraved with a scroll and foliate design with a punch dot background. There are geometric designs in front of the trigger guard and at the top of the back strap. The front sight and the hammer have also been engraved. The gun has approximately 85% coverage or C+ engraving. Bright nitre blue screws, trigger, cylinder pin, and ejector. It has a silver plated finish. Ivory 1-piece grip that was furnished by Nutmeg Sports. The fit and finish of this gun is superb. Colt single line address on top of the barre. "COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CT U.S.A." and the caliber designation on the left side of the barrel "COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY .357 MAGNUM". 2-line patent marks with the Rampant Colt Logo on the left side of the frame. CONDITION: The gun retains virtually all of the silver plating with just a couple of minute wear spots. The nitre blue parts have vibrant colors and the screws have not been molested. The ivory grip fits superbly. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. This gun has not been fired since all of this work was done. Comes in the original wood grain one-piece box with the paperwork. A wonderful example of a 3rd Generation Colt Single Action Army. Accessories: Box Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .357 Magnum FFL Status: Modern Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial Number: SA44567

(M) "THE HAND OF GOD" USFA SINGLE ACTION ARMY USED BY RUSSELL CROWE AS BEN WADE IN THE 2007 FILM 3:1

Lot #1214 (Sale Order 133 of 301)

Did you see The Hand of God? ... His pistol. Manufactured "under the blue dome" of the old Colt Armory to exacting specifications by the U.S. Firearms Co., this authenticated Single Action Army revolver is the iconic screen used Hand of God carried and put to good use by Russell Crowe in his starring role as Ben Wade in the 2007 feature western "3:10 to Yuma". The film follows outlaw Ben Wade and his gang as they menace Arizona in the 1880s, brutally robbing an armored stage with his infamous Hand of God revolver in hand. After being captured, a down-on-his-luck rancher offers to escort Wade to make the 3:10 train to Yuma, where he would be imprisoned. The perilous journey with Wade's gang in tow builds respect between the outlaw and his captor, who eventually would lose his life bringing Wade to justice. The Hand of God revolver is accompanied by a Letter of Authenticity and Bill of Sale signed by Crowe's gun coach and movie armorer Thell Reed listing it by serial number and detailing its use in the film and iconic features. A DVD copy of the movie featuring Crowe with this revolver on the cover is also included. The Hand of God is built with a 4 - 3/4" polished blued barrel, .45 Colt chambering, 6-shot fluted cylinder, and case hardened frame. As specially made for the film, the grips are smooth ebony inlaid with 18K gold crucifixes on each side. At the request of Russell Crowe, the trigger guard has also been slimmed for better handling. CONDITION: Very good. The original finishes have been "broken in" with some holster wear and thinning on the grip straps, creating a very attractive Western outlaw used appearance. The grips have some minor handling marks by are otherwise very fine. Very strong, lightly frosted bore. Especially fine, tuned mechanics fit for a gunfighter. An extremely rare offering of a truly iconic movie gun. A real piece of modern cinema history! Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Modern Manufacturer: USFA MFG. CO. Model: SAA Paperwork: COA, Bill of Sale, Movie Copy Serial Number: 16101

(C) VERY FINE COLT NEW SERVICE DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH FACTORY LETTER.

Lot #1215 (Sale Order 134 of 301)

Shipped March 30, 1917 as a single gun shipment to George Worthington Co. of Cleveland, Ohio, for W. C. Andrews. The included factory letter specifies the gun shipped with blued finish, checkered walnut stocks, .45 Colt chambering, and 7 - 1/2" barrel. Configuration remains as shipped. The 7 - 1/2" tapered round barrel is stamped on the top with 2-line Colt address and on the left "NEW SERVICE 45 COLT. Blade front sight and frame notch rear. Lanyard loop butt with a pair of very attractive and desirable checkered walnut fleur-de-lis grips inset with deep dish rampant Colt medallions. CONDITION: Excellent. Nearly all of the factory brushed blue is retained throughout, other than some high edge silvering and a light turn line. Grips are very fine with only minor handling marks. Especially fine, bright bore. Fine mechanics and tight lockup. A very fine and attractive pre-war double action Colt. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: New Service Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 136235

(C) FINE AND RARE DOCUMENTED 4 - 1/2" COLT NEW SERVICE DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER.

Lot #1216 (Sale Order 135 of 301)

Shipped September 16th, 1924, as a single gun shipment to Simmons Hardware of St. Louis, Missouri, for the Union Hardware Company. The included factory letter specifies the gun shipped with blued finish, .45 Colt chambering, and 4 - 1/2" barrel. Configuration remains as shipped. The rare 4 - 1/2" round barrel is stamped on the top with 2-line Colt address and on the left "NEW SERVICE 45 COLT". Blade front sight and frame notch rear. Lanyard loop butt with a pair of checkered "COLT" hard rubber grips. PROVENANCE: Purchased from the Doug Coffee Collection by the consignor. CONDITION: Excellent. Nearly all of the factory brushed blue is retained throughout, other than some light high edge silvering, faint evidence of the action operating, and an insignificant turn line. Grips are extremely fine, with only a few minor handling marks. Especially fine, bright bore. Fine mechanics and tight lockup. A very nice example. Barrel Length: 4 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: New Service Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 200514

(C) HIGH CONDITION PRE-WAR / POST-WAR COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH BOX AND FACTORY LETTER.

Lot #1217 (Sale Order 136 of 301)

Shipped September 14, 1956, to Colt Vice President and Director of Sales Richard S. Havourd of Wethersfield, Connecticut. As is noted in an included factory letter, this Pre-War/Post-War Single Action was assembled from Pre-War components by master gunsmiths Harry St. John and Al DeJohn, founder of the Colt Custom Shop. Only 338 of these revolvers are estimated to have been produced, largely for promotional purposes. As shipped with a blued 5 - 1/2" round barrel with blade front sight. Barrel has a "COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY 38 SPECIAL" marking on left and Colt's Hartford address on top. Case-hardened frame with blued finish cylinder and trigger guard. Trigger guard bears Harry St. John's "F" inspector touchmark. Factory black checkered hard rubber Rampant Colt 2-piece grips. All matching numbers with all correct markings. It comes in correct Colt-hinged purple factory box with white colored interior, as well as a scarce original Colt factory target and cleaning brush. CONDITION: Overall 99% original factory finish, no visible turn line. Factory grease still in mechanisms. 99% vivid case colors. Good grips with phenomenal checkering. Good bright bore with visible rifling and markings. Box and papers are in good condition, box corners slightly tattered, pencil numbered to the gun. An outstanding, very desirable Colt executive shipped Pre-War / Post-War, possibly test-fired only. A rare opportunity to acquire a revolver factory documented as built by perhaps Colt's most famous master gunsmiths. Accessories: Factory Box Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .38 Special FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: Single Action Army Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 357253

(C) EXCEPTIONAL COLT NEW SERVICE FLAT TOP TARGET DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER.

Lot #1218 (Sale Order 137 of 301)

Manufactured in 1920. Attractive factory blued finish throughout. 7 - 1/2" round stamped on the top with 2-line Colt address and on the left "NEW SERVICE / RUSSIAN AND / S&W SPECIAL / 44". Adjustable target front sight. Flat top target frame with adjustable u-notch rear sight. Checkered grip straps fitted with a pair of very desirable and attractive fleur-de-lis pattern checkered walnut grips inset with deep dish rampant Colt medallions. CONDITION: Excellent. Approximately 97% original blue with light edgewear and other minor marks. Grips are likewise excellent with only light handling marks. Especially fine and bright bore. Tight lock up. A fantastic example of one of Colt's finest pre-War double action revolvers. Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .44 Russian FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: New Service Serial Number: 307182

(C) VERY RARE WOODEN GRIP 2ND GENERATION COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER IN .44 SPECIAL WITH BOX FR

Lot #1219 (Sale Order 138 of 301)

Made by Colt Firearms Company in 1958 (1st year for .44 Special caliber in the 2nd Generation). Rare 5 -1/2" round blued barrel with blade front sight in .44 Special. Barrel has "COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY 44 SPECIAL" marking on left side and Colt's Hartford address on top. Case-hardened finished frame with matching serial numbers on blued cylinder and trigger guard. Factory finish plain walnut 2-piece grips; this gun was 1 of 30 made this way. All matching numbers with all correct markings. Comes in the correct Colt hinged black factory box with green colored interior, containing original Colt factory cleaning rod and all factory paperwork. PROVENANCE: Don Wilkerson Collection. CONDITION: Overall 98% original factory finish with light turn line. 98% vivid case colors. Good grips with excellent varnish. Good mechanics. Bright bore with visible rifling. Box and papers in good condition with box corners slightly tattered. A very desirable Colt. Accessories: Colt Black Box Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .44 Special FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial Number: 22183SA

(C) FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH BOX.

Lot #1220 (Sale Order 139 of 301)

Manufactured 1938 per serial number. Classic 5 - 1/2" .45 Colt configuration with black front sight, a wide notch in strap as rear sight, "COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY .45" on left side of barrel, Colt's information in one line across top of barrel, 2-line 3-date patent information on left side of frame, kidney shaped ejector rod head. The gun has approximate A class coverage of modern pneumatic cut engraving of acanthus scroll. Grips are checkered with spearhead intrusions and flush medallions. Reapplied nickel plating through, with Colt's ampersand mark on left side of trigger guard. Housed in a Colt maroon box with no markings on underside. PROVENANCE: Richard "Dick" Burdick collection. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining virtually all of the reapplied nickel finish with some superficial scratches throughout. Engraving is sharp to the touch. Mechanically fine with all 4 Colt clicks, bore has strong rifling with soft frosting throughout. Box with age related distress and peeling, bottom with particularly heavy peeling. Accessories: Box Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial Number: 356525

CORRECTION: The engraving is not factory as stated in the title.

(C) SUPERB PRE-WAR COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER IN BOX.

Lot #1221 (Sale Order 140 of 301)

Circa 1910. Brilliantly polished blued 7 - 1/2" barrel with 1-line address and "45 COLT" caliber marking. Blade front sight and frame notch rear. Case hardened smokeless frame stamped on the left with 2-line patent date encircled rampant Colt. Blued trigger "VP" proofed trigger guard. Nitre blue screws and checkered trigger. Grips are 2-piece checkered hard rubber with rampant Colt trademarks. Housed in a hinged lid black box lettered "Colt" on the lid in gold. An included letter from the Colt Archives notes no records are available for this serial number. PROVENANCE: Richard "Dick" Burdick collection. CONDITION: Excellent. 99% original brilliant blue retained on the barrel with only faint silvering at the muzzle and some scattered handling marks throughout. Cylinder has some light some light silvering along the high edges, as well as a ghost turn line. Some very minor wear present at the backstrap heel and toe. Frame colors are bright and strong, the hammer and loading gate are starting to fade. Trigger and screws retain nearly all of their bright original finish. Grips are likewise excellent. Mirror bright bore displaying razor sharp rifling. Matching numbers observed on frame and grip straps, the cylinder is unnumbered. Box has some losses to outer layer of paper along with some tape residue but remains good overall. An outstanding gun. Accessories: Box Barrel Length: 7 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 312332

(C) FINE PRE-WAR ENGRAVED COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

Lot #1222 (Sale Order 141 of 301)

Shipped as a single gun shipment to J.B. Davis Arms of Portland, Maine, as a blued 5 - 1/2" .44-40 with checkered wood grips and lanyard swivel. Although included factory letter does not list engraving, this revolver is attractively engraved with foliate scroll, comparing favorably with circa 1920 Class A factory engraving done during the transition from Helfrict's shop to Glahn's distinct style. The polished blue 5 - 1/2" barrel is roll marked on the left "COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER .44-40" with a single line address on the top. Case hardened cross pin frame stamped with a 2-line address and encircled rampant Colt. "VP" proofed trigger guard. Grips are correct 2-piece fleur-de-lis checkered walnut inset with deep dish forward facing Rampant Colt medallions. Special order lanyard loop swivel is intact on the butt. Gun is accompanied by a period maroon box with end labels for a factory engraved 4 - 3/4" blued .45 Single Action. PROVENANCE: Ex. Frank Belven Collection, Ex. Richard "Dick" Burdick. This revolver is pictured on pg. 235 of Haven and Belven's classic 1940 monograph "A History of the Colt Revolver from 1836 to 1940". A notarized letter signed by Belven's grandson indicating the revolver was part of his collection is also included. CONDITION: Very fine. Barrel retains bountiful amounts of factory blue, some mild thinning present at the muzzle and on the ejector rod housing. Front sight has some added finish. Grip straps likewise retain the vast majority of their original blue with only light thinning. Frame displays generous muted case colors. Grips have a few scattered marks but are otherwise fine. The bright bore displays razor sharp rifling throughout. Crisp mechanics, all 4 hammer clicks retained. A lovely engraved Colt with good provenance. Accessories: Box Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .44-40 FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 339828

(C) DESIRABLE PRE-WAR SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER WITH FLEUR-DE-LIS GRIPS.

Lot #1223 (Sale Order 142 of 301)

Manufactured circa 1915 with 4 - 3/4" barrel chambered in .45 Colt with blade front sight and frame notch rear sight. Blue finish with color case hardened frame and hammer. Mounted with desirable checkered fleur de lis walnut grips featuring a deep dish Colt medallion with Rampant Colt on either side. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Very good, with barrel retaining a majority of its bright blue finish. Ejector rod housing shows holster wear. Trigger guard and backstrap retain bright original bluing in protected areas. Grips are excellent with no major signs of distress. Mechanically fine with all 4 clicks. Bore is lightly frosted with defined rifling. Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .45 Colt FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial Number: 331017

(C) DESIRABLE PRE-WAR COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER IN .38 COLT.

Lot #1224 (Sale Order 143 of 301)

Manufactured circa 1928 with 5 - 1/2" barrel chambered in the scarce .38 Colt cartridge with blade front sight and frame notch rear sight. Only 1,365 Colt Single Action Armys were chambered in .38 Colt after 1922. Blue finish with color case hardened frame and hammer. Mounted with factory checkered 2 piece gutta percha grips featuring a Rampant Colt in an oval on either side. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Excellent+ for its age, with nearly all of the original bluing remaining with scattered light handling marks, mostly on the cylinder and butt. Frame and hammer retain brilliant case colors. Cylinder has a slight dragline. Grips are in matching condition with no major signs of distress. Mechanically tight and crisp, with all 4 hammer stops present. Bore is lightly frosted with sharp rifling. Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .38 Colt FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Serial Number: 351442

(C) HIGH CONDITION RARE SMITH & WESSON PRE-MODEL 27 DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH FACTORY LETTER AND N

Lot #1225 (Sale Order 144 of 301)

Manufactured in 1950 as a Post-World War II Smith & Wesson Model Pre-27, five screw variation, with desirable 3 - 1/2" barrel chambered in .357 Magnum with ramped blade front sight and checkered walnut grips featuring a Smith & Wesson medallion on both grip panels. Most of the post-War Pre-Model 27s were manufactured with blue finish, making this revolver with nickel finish a rarity. Accompanied by a Smith and Wesson Gold Box with information for a 357 Magnum with nickel finish. Complete with factory letter confirming configuration as well as shipment on June 23, 1950, to Frank Budge Co., Miami, Florida. CONDITION: Excellent+, and near mint, with virtually all of the factory nickel plating remaining, with some light clouding beginning to form on cylinder. Trigger guard and hammer retain brilliant case colors. Cylinder has a slight dragline, but has not worn through the nickel plating. Mechanically fine. Bore shows evidence of light firing with sharp rifling, although fired very litte. Box has some wear at corners but is overall very good. Accessories: Box Barrel Length: 3 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .357 Magnum FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Model: Pre Model 27 Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: S76719

(C) RARE DOCUMENTED 4 - 1/2" COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

Lot #1226 (Sale Order 145 of 301)

Manufactured circa 1909 with scarce 4 - 1/2" barrel chambered in .32 WCF (.32-20) with blade front sight and frame notch rear sight. Mounted with 2 piece checkered gutta percha Colt factory grips featuring a Rampant Colt on either side. Complete with factory letter confirming configuration as well as shipment to Western Arms & Sporting Goods Company Salt Lake City, Utah, on May 22, 1909, in a shipment of 6 guns of the same type. CONDITION: Good, with a large majority of the original bluing turned a gray patina with factory blue visible in protected areas and handling marks throughout. Grips are very good with no major cracks. Mechanically fine, with all 4 hammer clicks. Bore is frosted with abrasion toward muzzle and defined rifling. Barrel Length: 4 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .32-20 FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: SAA Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 310797

(C) FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1903 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL, PICTURED IN BRUNNER AND IN "COLT AND ITS

Lot #1227 (Sale Order 146 of 301)

Per the Colt factory letter, this pistol shipped as a .32 ACP with blue finish and unlisted stocks to Supplee-Biddle Hardware Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on October 25th, 1915, in a shipment of 6. This pistol is photographed on pg. 68 of "The Colt Pocket Hammerless Automatic Pistols II" by Brunner as Fig. 82; Brunner notes that the engraving appears to be Helfricht's work, and further notes that while the factory shipping book does not make mention of the engraving, there is a notation in the Production Book that alludes to it. This gun was also featured in the spread of 7 1903s on the cover of the TGCA Fall 2017 magazine, and mentioned in the article "Three Old Single Action Collectors Admrie Another Model: Collecting the Colt Pocket Hammerless Automatic Pistol Models 1903-1908". The work certainly does appear to be the work of Helfricht, or in his style, with rolling open acanthus scroll on a punch dot background with geometrics used on dust cover, a shell motif at dust cover, and a floral device on slide chin; all well cut and tastefully executed. Grip scales are a richly fired mother of pearl, with deeply inset Colt medallions. Other features are as standard, with halfmoon front sight, U notch round top rear sight, typical patent and address rollmarks, VP and subinspect proofs, etc. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining the vast majority of the Colt factory bluing, with some silvering to high edges and muzzle consistent with age and use. Engraving is crisp and well cut. Some chocolate patina visible mixed with silvering areas and on bright areas such as hood. Grips are very good with some light cracks at escutcheon on right scale. Mechanically fine, bore with softened rifling and frosting throughout. PROVENANCE: Richard "Dick" Burdick collection. Barrel Length: 3 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .32 ACP FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1903 Paperwork: Factory Letter, Information Serial Number: 190407

(C) COLT MODEL 1908 VEST POCKET SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH LEATHERETTE CASE AND FACTORY BOX.

Lot #1228 (Sale Order 147 of 301)

Per the included factory letter, this example was made by Colt Firearms in 1925, shipped to the Camp Perry Loan Account, returned to the factory, and sent to Tritch Hardware Company of Denver, Colorado. Included is research on Tritch Hardware, a prominent hardware store in Denver. The gun has a blued floral factory engraved slide with Colt address and patents on the left side, "COLT AUTOMATIC/CALIBRE 25" on the right, a standard grooved sight plane, and typical cocking serrations. Factory floral engraved blued frame with case hardened trigger and grip safety. Comes with factory Colt pearl grips and Colt factory marked 2-tone magazine. Also included is a factory purple cardboard box marked "ENGRAVED" with original paperwork and cleaning brush, fitted red felt lined "COLT" marked leatherette case, and Colt factory letter. PROVENANCE: Richard "Dick" Burdick Collection. CONDITION: 98% original blue with sharp engraving and light edge wear, most noticeable at the muzzle. 98% vivid case colors with grips in excellent condition. Excellent bore and mechanics. Boxes in good condition. PROVENANCE: Richard "Dick" Burdick collection. Accessories: Case, box Barrel Length: 2" Caliber/Bore: .25 ACP FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1908 Vest Pocket Paperwork: Factory letter Serial Number: 355759

(C) PRE-WAR GOUGH ENGRAVED COLT 1911A1 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL IN BOX (1925).

Lot #1229 (Sale Order 148 of 301)

Per the included factory letter, this pistol left the factory as a 5" .45 ACP with blued finish, factory engraving, a special 4 - 1/2# trigger pull, and was sent to William H. Hoegee Company, Los Angeles, California, on September 29th, 1925, in a shipment of 1 as Colt Factory Order 10355/1. The engraving is executed in approximately B-class coverage and is Gough's style of engraving with his preferred lined backgrounds and rolling vinework. Top of slide has particularly interesting acanthus scroll about the ejection port, and a floral device on chin. Other features include half moon front sight, square notch flat top rear sight, 2-line 1-block patent and address information on left side of slide, Colt caliber marking on right. Barrel with "S" in front of lug, frame with a faint "G" near disconnector hole. Left side of trigger guard with Colt's VP proof and "1" subinspector proof, right with "20" subinspector. Small parts comprise checkered spurred hammer, thick tab checkered safety, checkered slide release, short milled trigger, short grip safety, arched knurled mainspring housing with lanyard loop; many of the small parts are engraved en suite, including the reverse of the magazine release. 2-tone magazine. Grips are currently a pair of ivory steerhead grips, with relief steerhead on right side; right scale has writing on interior with a name and phone number along with a note that reads "wants to buy". Housed in an appropriate Colt maroon box for a Government model with Colt's Special Instructions booklet, but is numbered to a different gun. PROVENANCE: Richard "Dick" Burdick collection. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining the vast majority of the Colt factory bluing, with some distension about proofs from application of stamp. There is some silvering to high edges and towards muzzle from age and use, heavier on left side than right, perhaps indicative of being placed in a drawer. Silver areas are mixing with some light chocolate mossing. Legends are crisp; engraving is well-cut and attractive. Mechanically fine, bore with softened rifling and heavy frosting. Box with some age-related distress, including rubs at edges, but complete and intact. Engraved 1911s are difficult to find, especially in the interwar period, when Colt was turning out some of their finest handguns. Accessories: Box Barrel Length: 5" Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1911A1 Paperwork: Factory letter Serial Number: C144620

(C) SUPERB COLT ACE .22 LR SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH BOX, PRE-FLOATING CHAMBER (1931).

Lot #1230 (Sale Order 149 of 301)

Serial number 1520, indicating production in 1931, first year of production. Early solid barrel prior to the introduction of the floating chamber designed to amplify recoil and give an experience closer to shooting a .45 ACP instead of a .22 LR. Adjustable square notch rear sight, thick blade half moon front sight. Right side with "COLT // (Ace in lozenge) // .22 // LONG / RIFLE" on right side, left side with 2 line 1 block patent date and information with pony at rear. Recoil spring guide rod with 8 stacked shock buffers. Fully checkered walnut grips, checkered hammer with spur, left side only magazine release, slide release, and safety; short checkered trigger. Long 1911A1 grip safety, knurled arched mainspring housing. 2-tone magazine. Left side of trigger guard with "3" and Colt "VP" proof, right side of trigger guard with "43". Accompanied by a Colt maroon box with Colt legends and paraphernalia, including screwdriver, cleaning rod, Ace pamphlet, Price List, Special Instructions, and test target numbered to box. PROVENANCE: Ex. Richard "Dick" Burdick. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining virtually all of the rich Colt bluing with some superficial scratches and handling marks from age throughout. Some very mild silvering to sharp edges, including a takedown mark. Grips excellent, showing essentially no wear. Mechanically fine, bore is excellent with strong rifling and some very mild frosting. Box is very good with some age related distress some through to kraft base. An extremely attractive example. Accessories: Box Barrel Length: 4 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .22 LR FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: Ace Serial Number: 1520

LOT OF 2 COLT ACE MAGAZINES WITH EARLY LOADING ASSISTS.

Lot #1231 (Sale Order 150 of 301)

Lot consists of a pair of Colt Ace magazines for a .22 LR interpretation of the 1911. Early loading assists are contoured to follow the angle of the magazine body. 2-tone finish, pinned bases. Baseplates marked "COLT / ACE (in lozenge) / .22 LR". PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining the vast majority of the blue finish, magazine B with more handling marks and silvering than A. Some oil staining to stainless areas. Loading assists are smooth.

(C) SCARCE MEXICAN CONTRACT COLT MODEL 1902 .38 ACP SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH HOLSTER.

Lot #1232 (Sale Order 151 of 301)

Per the included factory letter, this pistol was manufactured as a 6" .38 ACP with blued finish, pearl grips, Mexican Eagle stamp on top of slide, sold to the Ministerio de Guerra y Marina, c/o El Comandante Militar de Vera Cruz, and shipped to A. Combaluzier, Mexico City, Mexico, on February 27th, 1908. Housed in a leather holster with "Louis S. Cates / Parral" written on the inside flap. Louis S. Cates was a mining engineer at the turn of the century. He received a mining engineering degree from MIT in 1902, and started his professional career in Parral; presumably at the same time he acquired this pistol. He would go one to be the CEO of Phelps Dodge from 1930-1947, during which time they acquired Nichols Copper, Calumet and Arizona Mining, and the United Verde Copper Companies. Standard configuration for a Mexican Contract 1902, with Mexican eagle behind front sight, 2 line patent and address information on left side of slide, encircled Rampant Colt at rear, caliber information on right side. Pearl grips. Typical Colt VP and inspector proofs on trigger guard. PROVENANCE: Richard "Dick" Burdick collection. CONDITION: Good, retaining approximately a third of the Colt factory bluing, mostly in the protected areas, with balance gunmetal grey mixed with chocolate patina. Some superficial scratching and silvering to reciprocating areas. Mechanically fine, bore has strong rifling with frosting throughout. Holster is very good, pliable, with some crazing and scratches throughout but solid. Accessories: Holster Barrel Length: 6" Caliber/Bore: .38 ACP FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1902 Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 31113

(C) COLT 1900 SIGHT SAFETY .38 ACP SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL SHIPPED TO BROWNING BROTHERS (1900).

Lot #1233 (Sale Order 152 of 301)

Per "The Government Models" by Goddard, this pistol shipped to Browning Bros on December 17th, 1900. Sights are a blade front sight with a small drop of red paint added for visibility, while rear sight is a white outline square notch rear sight that pivots in classic sight safety style. Rear of slide with plunge milled serrations, left side with " "BROWNING'S PATENT" / PAT'D APRIL 20. 1897 // COLT'S PATENT FIRE ARMS MFG. CO. / HARTFORD. CONN. U.S.A." with encircled Rampant Colt at rear; right side with "AUTOMATIC COLT / CALIBRE 38 RIMLESS SMOKELESS". Frame with serial number on left side, just above trigger guard. Replacement smooth walnut grips with German silver escutcheon for screws. Heel magazine release with nickel-plated magazine. PROVENANCE: Richard "Dick" Burdick collection. CONDITION: Slide retains most of the factory bluing with superficial scratches throughout and high-edge silvering, particularly to muzzle, and left side of slide. Frame somewhat better with same superficial handling marks, some silvering to sharp edges, and some mossing, particularly to dust cover and grip strap. Rear strap is essentially dove grey with more bluing retained closer to knuckle. Mechanically fine, bore is very good with frosting throughout, particularly towards muzzle. An early 1900 with a scarce shipping destination. Barrel Length: 6" Caliber/Bore: .38 ACP FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1900 Sight Safety Serial Number: 1393

(C) FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT 1903 .32 ACP SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL, MONOGRAMMED TO D.A. DECKER, AND FEATUR

Lot #1234 (Sale Order 153 of 301)

Per the included factory letter, this pistol shipped as a blued gun with pearl grips and level 3 engraving to Martin Hardware Company, Charlottesville, Virginia, on March 26th, 1917, as part of Colt factory order 322, in a shipment of 1. It remains as such, a standard configuration 1903 with 2 line 2 block patent and address information on the left side of slide, with an uncircled Rampant Colt at the rear, right with Colt's calibre designation. The slide and frame are engraved in the style of Cuno Helfricht, with flowing acanthus scroll of a punchdot background with added geometrics and gentle linework. Left side of slide with a playful wriggle line of rocker engraving with dotwork, right with a shell motif at rear. Rear of slide with shell motif, small splashes of engraving on trigger guard and straps. 2 piece pearl grips with deepset Colt medallions with wonderful fire. This pistol was on the cover of the 2017 TGCA magazine as part of the article "Three Old Single Action Collectors Admire Another Model: Collecting the Colt Pocket Hammerless Automatic Pistols 1903-1908" with pieces from Kurt House, Bob Eder, and Dick Burdick, where this gun was on the lower right. PROVENANCE: Richard "Dick" Burdick collection. CONDITION: Retains the majority of the Colt factory bluing, with appropriate distension about some proofs from application of stamp. Areas of superficial scratches and light missing throughout, mixed with some very minor spots of silver, mostly to high edges, reciprocating areas, and at muzzle consistent with holster wear. Straps are essentially gunmetal grey from use, with flashes of blue. Mechanically fine, bore has strong rifling and some very minor frosting. Grips are very good, right scale has a minor crack on front that catches on a fingernail but is inoffensive. Barrel Length: 3 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .32 ACP FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1903 Pocket Hammerless Paperwork: Factory Letter, Information Serial Number: 243635

(C) KING MODIFIED COLT WOODSMAN SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL.

Lot #1235 (Sale Order 154 of 301)

Per the included factory letter, this gun shipped as a 4 - 1/2" with blued finish, unlisted stocks, and shipped to J.E. Haseltine & Co., Portland, Oregon, on August 28th, 1937, in a shipment of 1. It was subsequently modified by King and now features a King-style brass bead front sight with inset mirror to enhance lighting (referred to as the Super Police Night Sights), adjustable rear sight with U outline, and barrel weight. Standard checkered walnut grips. Accompanied by a King pamphlet showing off their products. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Very good, with the vast majority of the factory bluing with distension still visible about several proofs from the application of the stamp. Some superficial scratching and scattered handling marks from use, some silvered. Some missing visible on slide and straps, with front strap showing more gunmetal grey than rear. Mechanically fine, bore is excellent, bright, with strong rifling. Barrel Length: 4 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .22 LR FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: Woodsman Paperwork: Factory Letter, King Booklet Serial Number: 116619

(C) GOUGH ENGRAVED COLT PRE-WOODSMAN SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL.

Lot #1236 (Sale Order 155 of 301)

As per the included factory letter (2 included), this gun shipped as a 6 - 1/2" blued .22 caliber Colt Automatic Pistol, factory engraved by Gough, and shipped to Murta Appleton Company, Philadelphia, on May 8th, 1917. The earlier letter simply says "Murta Appleton Company c/o W.H. Gough", while later letter confirms engraving. Configuration is as lettered with bead front sight and adjustable notch rear sight. Engraved in approximate B class coverage of Gough's trademark rolling scrolls on a striated ground, with accenting acanthus floral scroll. Edges are decorated with a mixture of incised lines and rocker engraving. Interior of frame and right grip are incised with a social security number; a common practice in the past. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Overall very good, retaining the majority of the factory bluing with scattered areas of marks from handling and use throughout. Areas of silvering at high traffic areas including muzzle, straps, etc, from use; straps are essentially silver with small areas of bluing remaining. Engraving is crisp and well cut, befitting a master like Gough. Mechanically fine, bore is excellent with strong rifling and some minor pitting towards muzzle. Barrel Length: 6 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .22 LR FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: Pre-Woodsman Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 3983

(C) CASED MAUSER LARGE RING C96 SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL INSCRIBED TO GENERAL J. H. WILSON.

Lot #1237 (Sale Order 156 of 301)

Full or partial serial number observed on offset flat about chamber, underside of rear sight, bolt stop, bolt, sear arm, sear, hammer, subframe, locking block, magazine follower, magazine baseplate, frame, both grip scales, and stock iron. Other markings and features include the VL&D marking on left side of the slabside frame, "WAFFENFABRIK / MAUSER / OBERNDORF A/N" on top flat over chamber, offset Ulm antler proof. Rear sight retained by pin and marked in increments of 1-10 with sliding elevator, standard barleycorn front sight on base. Large ring hammer, early style safety, early long extractor, firing pin with single lug, second model trigger. Importantly, the right side is inscribed "General J. H. Wilson / U.S.A.". James Wilson was an important figure during the American Civil War, Spanish-American War, and the Boxer Rebellion. He attended West Point, graduating 6th in the 1860 class of 41. During the Civil War, Wilson was the topographical engineer for the Port Royal Expeditionary Force, Army of the Ptomac, Army of the Tennessee, and was the aide-de-camp to McClellan. He was present at Antietam, South Mountain, Battle of Fort Pulaski, and Chattanooga in various capacities. In 1863 he was made Brigadier General, and in 1864 he transferred from Engineers to Cavalry. He was originally Chief of the Cavalry Bureau, but was promoted to Brevet Major General in 1864, and commanded a division under Sheridan during the Overland Campaign and the Valley Campaigns of 1864. In 1864, Wilson crossed paths with Robert E. Lee, trying to choke him out of Petersburg by interrupting his supply lines. While the raid was successful, evading Rooney Lee who pursued them during the raid, during their retreat they were stopped at the Staunton by a Confederate fort, who bought Rooney enough time to arrive and route Wilson. Later in 1864, he trained Sherman's cavalry for the March to the Sea, but attached to the Army of the Cumberland for the Franklin-Nashville Campaign; it was during this time that he earned the distinction of being one of the only Union generals to successfully beat Nathan Bedford Forrest, forcing him to retreat from a flanking attack at the Battle of Franklin. He led Wilson's Raid through Alabama and Georgia, where he once again got the better of Forrest, and on Easter Day 1865, they captured Columbus, Georgia, amongst other cities. He received a full promotion to Major General in May, 1865, and his cavalrymen were the ones to capture Jefferson Davis that same month. After the war, he returned to civilian life as a railroad engineer and executive, but returned as a Major General in the Spanish American War, Brigadier General during the Boxer Rebellion, and represented Roosevelt at Edward VII's coronation. Housed in a black leather wrapped case with chamois lining, French fitted for gun while inserted in stock, a spare parts compartment with stripper clips, wiping rod, and seven wallets with button closures, six larger then one small. CONDITION: Very good, and retains virtually all of the factory bluing with scattered handling marks throughout, including some superficial scratching. A few small areas of silvering, most notable on barrel, with appropriate distension around proofs from application. In-the-white parts have some age related patina. Grips are very good with some typical handling marks. Mechanically fine, bore is very good with strong rifling and frosting throughout. Stock attaches firmly. Case and accessories are very good, with some age related distres throughout, and some scrapes through the black leather to base. This is an extremely attractive C96 with ties to an important U.S. General. Accessories: Case, Stock Barrel Length: 5 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: 7.63 Mauser FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Mauser Model: C96 Serial Number: 21158

(A) TRANSITIONAL FLATSIDE LARGE RING C96 CARBINE.

Lot #1238 (Sale Order 157 of 301)

Full or partial matching serial numbers observed on flat offset over chamber, bolt stop, underside of rear sight, bolt, locking block, rear of hammer, sear arm, sear, bottom of subframe, frame, grip above QD button, magazine follower, magazine baseplate, inside of forearm, forearm iron, inside of trigger assembly; partial "6" visible on top of magazine plunger. Hammer has been renumbered to match. Top chamber flat marked "Waffenfabrik / Mauser / Obendorf A/N", offset Ulm proof. Reapplied rich blue finish with nitre blue accents, including early long narrow extractor, and other small parts. Early large ring design with wide trigger and early pattern slide detachable stock. Checkered horn buttplate with Mauser Werke crest. Hooded post front sight on raised island. Smooth walnut forearm with blue steel attaching iron. These early carbines are rarely ever found in any type of condition. CONDITION: Very fine, as completely and thoroughly professionally restored. Finish has very slight edge wear at muzzle, leading edge of magazine floorplate, and some superficial scratches. Stock attaching screws are slightly fouled and remain patina. Horn buttplate has small repair at toe with no material loss evident. Stock finish is even and shows evidence of very light sanding at time of refinish. Bore has strong rifling with even frosting throughout. Mechanics are fine, and as previously mentioned, most all parts have matching numbers. Barrel Length: 11 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: 7.63 Mauser FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Mauser Model: C96 Serial Number: 206

(C) SPENDID FACTORY ENGRAVED AND SILVER PLATED ASTRA MODEL 300 PISTOL PROCURED BY THE CONDOR LEGION.

Lot #1239 (Sale Order 158 of 301)

To aid the Nationalist overthrow of Spain, Germany formed the infamous Condor Legion comprised of approximately 5,000 troops from the Luftwaffe and Wehrmacht who served with Spanish Nationalist forces, practicing their tactics in prelude to World War II, perhaps most famously overtaking Guernica, home of Astra. Between 1937 and 1939, a total of 358 Astra Model 300 pistols were delivered to the Condor Legion, 158 of which were factory engraved and silver plated. This example is listed by serial number in L.M. Antaris' "Astra Automatic Pistols" as one of these pistols. Originally manufactured in 1935, it was pulled from commercial production on hand at the factory. Like other examples, it features full silver plating engraved with tight foliate scrolls. Slide shroud marked with large commercial Astra logo, standard Spanish proofs present on frame. Grips are 2-piece imitation mother of pearl with polychrome Astra logos. Complete with 2 silver-plated magazines and a brown leather German flap holster with white stitching. CONDITION: Very good overall. Nearly all of the silver plating is intact with a very pleasant, bright toned patina. Magazine bases have some minor finish flaking. Right grip has an older repaired split at the center. Grips are otherwise very good with light wear to the logos. Strong, frosted bore. Mechanically fine. Holster is supple and without any major distress. An extremely attractive and historic pistol. Accessories: Holster Barrel Length: 3 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .380 Auto FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Astra Model: 300 Serial Number: 525085

(C) CASED DWM MODEL 1902 LUGER SEMI AUTOMATIC CARBINE RETAILER MARKED FOR BUENOS AIRES.

Lot #1240 (Sale Order 159 of 301)

Retailer marked 1902 Luger Carbine. The barrel is marked "J. CANEDO / 611 RIVADAVIA, 611 BS.AIRES" This gun has the 3-position rear sight and a ramp front sight. Dished toggle with a grip safety. 2-piece checkered wood grips with a checkered panel for stock and a detachable rear stock with a horn butplate and sling swivels. It comes in a unique fold out leather case. Inside the case is an extra magazine, sling, oil bottle and cleaning rod. The case has a presentation plaque that reads "CORONEL / CARLOS SARMIENTO / RECUERDO DE M. VIDELA / 1909". Carlos Sarmiento was a significant Argentinian politician at the turn of the century. He graduated from the National Military College in 1880 as an artillery officer, and made colonel, serving as a professor at the Military College, the head of the Coastal Artillery Regiment, the head of the Third Artillery Regiment, and as a secretary to Luis Maria Campos, the Minister of War. He was involved in the fraudulent sale of land in the Chacabuco District of Buenos Aires, and, when exposed by Lucio Vicente Lopez, a reporter who was, incidentally, also the grandson of the man who wrote the Argentinian National Anthem, Sarmiento challenged Lopez to a duel, where he killed him, shooting Lopez in the abdomen; Sarmiento was not charged after a brief investigation. He retired from military life in 1905 in favor of politics, founding the Popular Party, and, in 1907, led a revolution against Governor Manuel Jose Godoy, which proved successful, with 16 men dead at the end. The Federal government, however, intervened, and Dr. Cornelio Moyano Gacitua stepped in and held an election, where Sarmiento was elected as a national senator, and, in 1908, officially elected governor. Sarmiento is regarded as a progressive, as he built public spaces such as the Parque de Mayo and the Palace of Courts, and completed a complete census of the population. CONDITION: This gun has been professionally restored at some point. But it was done a long time ago. The gun retains the majority of the reapplied blue finish along with the straw small parts. There is a small spot of pitting on the barrel just behind the front sight. There is high edge wear. The wood stocks and grips have been cleaned up. Bright and shiny bore with sharp lands and grooves. Barrel Length: 11 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .30 Luger FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: DWM Model: 1902 Carbine Serial Number: 24706

(C) AN EXTREMELY SCARCE COLT MODEL 1905 MILITARY .45 ACP SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL SHIPPED TO MAJOR WALT

Lot #1241 (Sale Order 160 of 301)

The Colt Model 1905 was the predecessor to the 1911 and the first true production gun in .45 ACP; in 1906, Colt advertised it as "the most powerful small arm ever invented". Blade front sight, U notch round top rear sight. Left side of slide with 2-line 2 block patent and address information, encircled Rampant Colt at rear, right side with "AUTOMATIC COLT / CALIBRE 45 RIMLESS SMOKELESS". External extractor. Case colored spur hammer, fire-blued trigger. Wide truncated diamond checkered walnut grips. Heel magazine release, full blue magazine. Appropriate "VP" proof on left side of trigger guard and "1" subinspector. Factory letter indicates that this gun shipped as a .45 ACP with blued finish, unlisted stocks, and 5" barrel to Major Walter L. Finley on April 16th, 1907, in a shipment of 1. Walter Finley was a cadet at West Point from 1875-1879. Upon his graduation, he was promoted to Second Lieutenant, 9th Cavalry, where he served at Fort Bayard and had several encounters with Apaches. He was made First Lieutenant in 1883 and held several positions throughout the West, including Acting Assistant Adjutant-General of the District of Oklahoma and Regimental Adjutant. He participated in the Sioux Campaign as Adjutant before making Captain. He was relieved from duty with the National Guard of Maryland in 1898 to serve during the Santiago Campaign. He was in the Philippines circa 1900 and is found there sporadically until 1910. He was Colonel of Cavalry and assigned to 1st Cavalry in 1912 at Presidio of Monterey. He took ill in 1914 and died in December of that year at Walter Reed. This pistol was shipped 2 days before he made Lieutenant Colonel in the 13th Cavalry. Accompanied by a holster with single wide belt look and a second magazine box with double loops, sized to hold a magazine. Holster has several illegible ink stamps on interior but is otherwise unmarked. PROVENANCE: Richard "Dick" Burdick collection. CONDITION: Metal retains the vast majority of the Colt high polish blue finish with some distension about proofs from application of stamp. Some silvering to high edges some areas scattered throughout from age use, with more losses mixed with smooth chocolate patina around back half of the slide, where contact would be made while racking the slide overhand. Frame with the vast majority of the Colt bluing and with fewer handling marks, mostly to high edges and reciprocating areas. Hammer with much case color, somewhat toned, with losses towards edges. Holster is very good, tight, leather still pliable, with some crazing. Mechanically fine, bore with strong rifling and frosting throughout. An interesting militarily shipped 1905. Accessories: Holster Barrel Length: 5" Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1905 Paperwork: Factory Letter, Information Serial Number: 1957

(C) COLT PRE-WAR NATIONAL MATCH .45 ACP SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL (1936).

Lot #1242 (Sale Order 161 of 301)

Manufactured 1936 per the serial number, when Colt was producing some of their finest semi-automatics. Typical high ramp National Match front sight, Stevens adjustable rear sight, which has been "topped" to adjust the point of impact, with bare metal across the top. Left side of slide with 2-line 1-block patent and address information, right with National Match rollmark. Barrel with "COLT 45 AUTO MATCH" on lower left side of chamber, encircled MB on left lug. Lugs have been shot and fit adjusted extensively. Frame has Colt VP proof and "X" subinspector on left side of trigger guard, "36" on right. Right side of frame with "GOVERNMENT MODEL" and serial number. Small parts comprise spurred checkered hammer, checkered slide release, thick tab safety, short checkered trigger, checkered magazine release, long A1 grip safety, arched knurled mainspring housing. Grips are fully checkered walnut scales. 2 tone magazine. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Slide has been professionally refinished with crisp legends, very slightly infilled, with pluming and a light reddish hue. Some handling marks and silvering to high edges. Frame is original Colt factory bluing with appropriate distension about proofs from application of stamp. Some silvering to high edges, losses to reciprocating and high traffic areas; grip straps with traces of blue, largely gunmetal grey mixed with some old cold blue. Mechanically fine, bore is excellent with strong rifling and some mild age-related frosting. Barrel Length: 5" Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: National Match Serial Number: C182112

(C) HIGH CONDITION COLT 1911 .45 ACP AUTOMATIC PISTOL (1917).

Lot #1243 (Sale Order 162 of 301)

Archetypal configuration for 1917 with serif fonts, left side of slide with 2-line 2-block patent and address information, Rampant Colt at rear; right side with "MODEL OF 1911. U.S. ARMY". Half moon front sight, flat top U notch rear sight, "H" at top of firing pin retaining plate. Barrel with "P / H" on hood, oriented to read barrel up. "H" "U" "G" subinspector proofs on top of frame near disconnector hole. Frame has "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" rollmark on left side of dust cover, intertwined GHS device for Gilbert Stewart near magazine release, and serial number on right side. Small parts comprise a replacement parkerized serrated hammer, thick tab safety with milled relief cut, long smooth trigger, checkered magazine release, checkered slide release with milled relief cut, short grip safety, smooth flat mainspring housing with lanyard loop. 2 tone magazine with pinned base and lanyard loop. Grips are truncated diamond pattern walnut. PROVENANCE: From the personal and advanced collection of Dr. Jim Watson of Scottsdale, Arizona. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining the vast majority of the original Colt bluing, with some minor silvering to high edges and brown spotting coming up, particularly at slide serrations and dust cover. Some minor marks to reciprocating areas from use; takedown mark. Grips straps largely a smooth chocolate brown patina with flashes of bluing; grip safety with a few splotches of oxidation. Mechanically fine, somewhat sluggish due to congealed oil, possibly period, bore with excellent rifling and light frosting. Very attractive. Barrel Length: 5" Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1911 Serial Number: 140660

(M) FACTORY ENGRAVED COLT GOVERNMENT MKIV SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH FACTORY LETTER AND BOX.

Lot #1244 (Sale Order 163 of 301)

Manufactured 1977. Traditional configuration Series 70 with serrated ramp front sight, square notch flat top rear sight. Left side of slide with Colt's MK IV / Series 70 rollmark, right side with Government Model designation. Frame with gold infilled serial number on right, a common practice to increase visibility, and Colt's address information. Small parts comprise narrow serrated hammer, left side only safety, slide release, short trigger, and magazine release. Long 1911A1 grip safety, and arched serrated mainspring housing. Fully checkered walnut grips with flush-set golden Colt medallions. Full blue magazine with "COLT / .45 AUTO". Gun has been engraved in a classic scroll pattern with a punch dot background, signed under the grips "COLT ENG". Housed in the Colt woodgrain box with Styrofoam insert, endlabel correctly identifying this gun by serial number with Class B Scroll engraving. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining virtually all of the factory bluing, with only very minor marks, probably shop marks; no takedown mark. Engraving is crisp and attractive. Stocks are excellent, commensurate with condition of metal. Mechanically fine, bore is very good and appears to possibly be test fired only. A very attractive pistol. Accessories: Box Barrel Length: 5" Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP FFL Status: Modern Manufacturer: Colt Model: Government Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 35000G70

(C) HIGH CONDITION 1ST YEAR PRODUCTION COLT 1911 COMMERCIAL SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH FACTORY LETTE

Lot #1245 (Sale Order 164 of 301)

Per the included factory letter, this pistol shipped October 16th, 1912, to Stauffer Eshleman & Company, New Orleans, Louisiana, as a 5" blued .45 ACP with unlisted stocks (typically indicative of whatever the standard stocks were, in this case, checkered walnut) in a shipment of 10. This gun has the desirable high polish finish throughout that Colt originally used for the 1911, and was eventually phased out in favor of a more matte finish, as the military found the high polish both too expensive to produce and too reflective. Rear sight is a U notch round top, front is a half moon. Left side of slide has the 2 line 2 block patent and address information, February 14th, 1911, last date, and encircled Rampant Colt at rear. Right side with "COLT AUTOMATIC / CALIBRE 45" centered under the ejection port. Barrel has the mixed coarse polishing visible through ejection port and high polish balance. Frame with S and R stamped at top of frame near disconnector hole, serial number on left side of dust cover, VP proof on left side of trigger guard, "K" subinspector proof on left side of trigger guard, and "GOVERNMENT MODEL" on right side of dust cover. Small parts comprise with long milled trigger, milled relief cut slide release, thin tab milled relief cut thumb safety, spurred checkered hammer, short grip safety, smooth flat mainspring housing with lanyard loop, and checkered diamond walnut grips. 2-tone magazine with lanyard loop. CONDITION: Slide retains the vast majority of the Colt high polish bluing with some silvering to high edges and towards muzzle consistent with holster wear. One minor area of missing on left side, just above "COLT'S" in address information. Appropriate distension visible on several proofs, including the Rampant Colt and VP. Frame is somewhat more blue than slide, with some minor silvering to high edges. Both frame and slide have some silvering to reciprocating areas. Frame has a few handling marks that have silvered on front strap, and some takedown marks at both sides of the slide pin. Grips are excellent with sharp checkering. Mechanically fine, bore is excellent with crisp rifling. An extremely desirable example of an early commercial 1911. One of the best-conditioned first-year production nitre blue commercial 1911s Morphy's has sold. Barrel Length: 5" Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1911 Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: C1399

(C) COLT 1911 BELLEAU WOOD COMMEMORATIVE SHIPPED TO CHUCK CONNORS.

Lot #1246 (Sale Order 165 of 301)

Made by Colt Firearms Company in 1968, 1 of 7500 made. Presented to the actor Chuck Connors of the 1960s show "The Rifleman" in 1974 by Colt "in appreciation". It should be noted that in 1973 Chuck Connors was asked by then-President Nixon to come meet Soviet Prime Minister Leonid Brezhnev (who was an avid admirer of Connors), where Connors presented the Soviet Leader with a pair of Colt Single Action revolvers. Was this gift a way of Colt saying "thanks"?; the answer is lost to history. Blued slide barrel with Belleau Woods scene on left, World War I Commemorative banner and Colt address on right. Standard blued frame with rosewood grips with World War I Medallions and "BELLEAU WOOD" banner. Front strap engraved "PRESENTED BY COLT FIREARMS TO CHUCK CONNORS IN APPRECIATION 1974". Comes in blue plastic factory later-style case with 2 magazines and Colt factory research detailing the history of this gun. CONDITION: 98% original finish with light handling marks. Great bore and mechanics; possibly test fired only. Neat piece of Hollywood history. Accessories: Factory Box Barrel Length: 5" Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP FFL Status: Modern Manufacturer: Colt Model: 1911 Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 230-BW

(M) NIGHTHAWK CUSTOM VIP .45 ACP SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH CASE.

Lot #1247 (Sale Order 166 of 301)

A boutique pistol from a boutique company, the Nighthawk VIP (Very Impressive Pistol), was designed to be a more aesthetically pleasing example than Nighthawk's tactical models. Brushed Antique Nickel finish with 14K gold bead front sight and Heine ledge rear sight. Hand engraved with acanthus scroll with punchdot background shading. Small parts comprise a lightened commander style hammer single sided safety, extended magazine release, curved solid trigger, beavertail grip safety with speed bump, and fluted front and backstraps; one piece mainspring housing and magwell. Giraffe bone grips. Nighthawk gunsmith initials "DM" (Don Morris?) under left scale, no engraver signature noted. Housed in the correct Nighthawk presentation case with suede lining, French fit for pistol and 2 magazines; 2 total magazines, both jeweled bodied Chip McCormick Power Mags. CONDITION: Excellent; appears to be NOS or equivalent, with some superficial scratches mixed in with the brushed finish. Some other very minor handling marks. Grips are excellent and show good grain and color. Mechanically fine, tight, bore is excellent, bright and shiny with crisp rifling. case excellent. An outstanding gun from a well-respected maker. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 5" Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP FFL Status: Modern Manufacturer: Nighthawk Model: VIP Serial Number: NCP24179

(M) WILSON COMBAT CLASSIC SUPERGRADE .45 ACP SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL WITH CASE.

Lot #1248 (Sale Order 167 of 301)

Classic Supergrade with black on black sights, front a drift adjustable blade, rear a Wilson Combat branded Battlesight. Typical Wilson Combat rollmarks including the WC eagle logo, script "Classic Supergrade" on right side of slide, and script "Wilson Combat" on left. Slide with serrated matting across top, in line with sights, and checkering across rear of slide. 2 tone blued and stainless finish. Lightened commander style hammer, ambidextrous safeties, 3-hole curved trigger, extended magazine release, beavertail grip safety with speed bump, and 1-piece checkered mainspring housing and magazine well. Front strap checkered en suite with mainspring housing. Walnut grips with golden Wilson Combat logo medallions. In the correct storm grey Wilson combat soft case, with paperwork and accessories comprising cable lock, bushing wrench, factory manual, pamphlets/stickers, Wilson Combat cloth, build sheet listing this pistol by serial number and verifying components and function, and a test target at 15 yards with notation that the gun was built by Jim Wilson, Chris Davidson, Lonnie Miller, and Roy Campbell; Greg Martin signed off on the final inspection. CONDITION: Very good, showing light evidence of use. Metal retains virtually all of the original finishes with some minor marks from handling and use, some superficial scratches from handling that do not detract. Fit is tight. Mechanically fine, bore has strong rifling and some frosting in grooves. Case and accessories fine. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 5" Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP FFL Status: Modern Manufacturer: Wilson Combat Model: Classic Supergrade Serial Number: WCT40571

(M) ED BROWN CLASSIC CUSTOM CENTENNIAL EDITION 1911 SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL.

Lot #1249 (Sale Order 168 of 301)

Ed Brown is a well-regarded name in the boutique 1911 community, and has been active since 1968. This is a scarce Centennial Edition made to commemorate the 100th year of the 1911 platform; these were made in two runs, one a more restrained Executive Elite, and a fancier Classic Custom, which this one is. Ed Brown black-on-black target sights, front drift adjustable, rear click adjustable, with serrated rib to reduce glare. Hand cut acanthus scroll engraving throughout slide, nicely cut with what appears to be a pneumatic engraver, with "CUSTOM BY Ed Brown" in a vignette on the right side, left with "Centennial Edition / 1911 - 2011". Rear of slide serrated to reduce glare. Frame is extensively engraved en suite with acanthus scrollwork, including grip safety, thumb safety, and slide release. 3-hole trigger, lightened commander hammer, extended magazine release, thin grip panels, and beavertail grip safety. Ed Brown magazine with slampad. In the Ed Brown navy bag with 2 additional flush-fit Ed Brown magazines, oil bottle, allen keys, manual, and cable lock. Trigger guard still has the Ed Brown hangtag attached. CONDITION: Excellent, and appears to have only been test fired only. Some extremely mild marks from handling and storage, most likely shop wear. Grips excellent, engraving crisp. Mechanically fine, bore is excellent with strong rifling and some mild frosting towards chamber. Case excellent. These pistols were only produced in 2011 and retail was in the $7,000 range. Accessories: Case, Extra Mags Barrel Length: 5" Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP FFL Status: Modern Manufacturer: Ed Brown Model: 1911 Serial Number: JMB198

(M) VOLKMANN PRECISION ENGRAVED SIGNATURE .45 ACP SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL.

Lot #1250 (Sale Order 169 of 301)

Luke Volkmann is a bespoke maker of 1911 platform istols, and builds his pistols in-house, one at a time, totally by himself. His pistols are top quality, can be completely customized by the customer, and the wait to get them is just shy of a year. This example has a 14k gold bead front sight, unmarked LPA style adjustable rear sight, serrated top rib to break up glare, front and rear cocking serrations, and small parts comprising lightened commander style hammer, left side only safety, checkered magazine release, 3-hole curved trigger, beavertail grip safety with speed bump, and a flat mainspring housing, with scalloping along front strap and mainspring housing. The gun has been masterfully engraved in approximately C class coverage of well-cut acanthus scroll on an extremely finely stippled ground; no engraving signature noted. Smooth burl walnut grips. Housed in a Volkmann Precision presentation case with French fit for gun, a cartridge block for 7 rounds of .45 ACP, and a compartment currently with key. Accompanied by a Volkmann Precision branded Bulldog soft case with a copy of the original order form, indicating configuration, a pocket copy of the Constitution, and manual. CONDITION: Outstanding, NOS or equivalent, with only extremely minor marks from handling. Grips are excellent with fantastic figure. Mechanically fine, bore is bright and shiny with crisp rifling. Accessories are excellent. Accessories: Presentation Case, Soft Case Barrel Length: 5" Caliber/Bore: .45 ACP FFL Status: Modern Manufacturer: Volkmann Precision Model: Signature Serial Number: VP00413

(C) FACTORY ENGRAVED PEERLESS "D" GRADE REMINGTON MODEL 241 SEMI AUTOMATIC RIFLE.

Lot #1251 (Sale Order 170 of 301)

Custom made by Remington Arms Company in 1923. 24" round blued barrel with Remington address, patent dates, standard sights, and "22 LONG RIFLE ONLY-SMOKELESS-GREASED" breech marking. Blued takedown D Peerless grade style engraved action with scroll panel and border engraving. Right panel marked "MODEL 241". Standard trigger and blued and floral engraved trigger guard. Fine checkered walnut pistol grip stock with Remington hard rubber grip cap and checkered steel Remington marked buttplate. Matching checkered walnut swelled forearm. CONDITION: 98% fading original finish with light handling marks. Blue is staring to wear to silver at carry points, wood has some light handling marks with fading original finish. Great bore and mechanics. Barrel Length: 24" Caliber/Bore: .22 LR FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Remington Model: 241 Serial Number: 23159

(M) CASED GRADE IV J. BAGUE ENGRAVED BROWNING BAR SEMI-AUTOMATIC 7M REMINGTOM MAGNUM RIFLE.

Lot #1252 (Sale Order 171 of 301)

Made in Belgium by FN for Browning Arms Company in 1977. 24" round blued sightless barrel with Browning address and chambered in 7mm Remington Magnum. Grey finished Grade IV game scene engraved action with engraver's signature "J. Bague". Floral and running elk scene on the right side, floral and moose scene on the left, floral engraved detachable magazine, gold plated trigger, and floral engraved trigger guard. Action is fitted with Browning rings and base and Browning 3x-9x scope. High gloss finished checkered walnut pistol grip stock with figured grain, carved checkering borders, and fitted Browning black hard rubber recoil pad. Matching swelled checkered high gloss finished forearm with floral carved pattern and carved checkering borders. Comes with a fitted Browning luggage trunk case, paperwork, and Browning leather sling. CONDITION: 98% overall with noticeable ding below swivel on buttstock with only marginal handling marks otherwise. Good bore and mechanics with clear optics. Case in good condition. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 24" Caliber/Bore: 7mm Rem Mag FFL Status: Modern Manufacturer: Browning Model: BAR Serial Number: 437RR02229

(C) OUTSTANDING BAERTEN ENGRAVED BROWNING SA-22 GRADE III SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE WITH CASE.

Lot #1253 (Sale Order 172 of 301)

Made in Belgium in the standard configuration, with the distinct two-tone blued barrel and French Greyed frame. Exhibition grade walnut stock and forearm, of a wonderful feather crotch walnut with pistol grip and checkered about the wrist in a flat top pattern with mullered borders. Frame is engraved in semi-relief by J. Baerten in the standard Grade III pattern, depicting hunting scenes, including a German longhaired pointed alerting on a covey of pheasants, 2 mid takeoff and 1 still nesting, a pointer with a mallard in his mouth on the top, and another long hair pointer on right side flushing a trio of mallards. Signed by Baerten on the bottom of both scenes. Baerten is particularly notable as a Master Engraver at Browning from 1955-1987. In the correct Browning hard case.CONDITION: Excellent, probably NOS or equivalent. Only the most minor of marks from handling and shop wear; possibly unfired. Mechanically fine, bore has strong rifling and only traces of use. Wood is commensurate with excellent figure. Case excellent. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 19 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .22 LR FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Browning Model: SA-22 Serial Number: 3T56210

(M) CASED VI GRADE ENGRAVED BROWNING SA-22 SEMI AUTOMATIC RIFLE.

Lot #1254 (Sale Order 173 of 301)

Made in Japan by Miroku for Browning Arms Company in 1987. Standard 19 -1/2" round blued barrel with standard sights and Browning Arms address. Action fitted with Browning scope mount and Leupold 4x Rimfire Special scope. Scroll and dog scene engraved blued takedown frame with dog and rabbit in gold on the left side, coyote and squirrel on the right side in gold, with a gold dog on top. Gold plated trigger with a blued trigger guard with Browning deer head. Finely figured high gloss finished checkered walnut pistol grip stock with serrated steel buttplate. Matching swelled walnut forearm. Comes in a fitted Browning case with instructions and Browning oil. CONDITION: 98% original finish with light handling marks. Great bore and mechanics with clear optics. Case is in excellent condition. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 19 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore: .22 LR FFL Status: Modern Manufacturer: Browning Model: SA-22 Serial Number: 07383PR646

(C) COMPOSED PAIR OF GOLDEN AGE JAMES PURDEY & SONS 12 BORE BEST QUALITY SLE 12 GAUGE GAME SHOTGUNS

Lot #1255 (Sale Order 174 of 301)

Circa 1930 & 1938. (A/1) 27" chopper lump nitro proof blacked steel barrels with ejectors and 2 - 5/8" chambers. Concave, smooth tapered rib with round small steel front bead sight. Rib with number "1" in gold inlay, light scroll near breech and reads "J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY ST. LONDON.", "MADE OF SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH'S FLUID PRESSED STEEL.". Barrel flats stamped London proofs, "12", "NP", "NITRO PROOF", "1 1/8", "2 5/8", and "12C". Barrel bottoms stamped "CHOKE" and serial number. (B/2) 27" chopper lump nitro proof blacked steel barrels with ejectors and 2 - 1/2" chambers. Concave, smooth tapered rib with round small steel front bead sight. Rib with number "2" in gold inlay, light scroll near breech and reads "J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY ST. LONDON.", "MADE OF SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH'S FLUID PRESSED STEEL.". Barrel flats stamped London proofs, "12", "NP", "NITRO PROOF", "1 1/8", "2 1/2", and "12C". Barrel bottoms stamped "CHOKE", serial number, and "JA". (A/1) choked Improved Cylinder on left and Skeet on right. (B/2) choked Skeet on left and Improved Cylinder on right. Both sidelock actions with cocking indicators, disk set strikers, blacked and engraved top levers numbered "1" and "2" in gold; double triggers are non-auto safe. "SAFE" in gold on both guns. Slide safes are nitre blued, engraved, and checkered. Guns are engraved with Purdey's traditional scroll and read "J. PURDEY & SONS" at bar. Bottom of actions with matched engraving and read "J. PURDEY & SONS", "LONDON", and "ENGLAND" ahead of trigger plate. Trigger guards are blacked and engraved with long bottom straps. Bottom straps with appropriate serial numbers. Guns are with typical reddish brown walnut stocks and English straight hand grips. Stocks are fit with gold ovals engraved "RCL" and finished by 3/4 length checkered wood butts. Both guns with splintered forends. Forends are numbered "1" and "2' in gold on their respective scroll engraved escutcheons. Both with Anson push releases and scroll engraved exterior iron metal. Interior iron metal numbered "1" and "2" and with serial numbers. Number 1 is also marked "H.M." while "2" is marked "VV". Guns reside in oak and leather case with cleaning rod, snap caps, tools, and patches. CONDITION: Very good. Barrels with most all of their black with some indications of handling use. Bores are very good/bright. Actions are very good with majority of case colors faded. Actions, triggers, and ejectors all function well. Stocks and forends are very good with few and minor handling marks. Vintage case is good with handling and storage marks. Accessories: Oak & Leather Case with Cleaning Equipment and Snap Caps Barrel Length: (BOTH) 27" Barrel Wall Thickness: (A/1) (L) .027 (R) .029 (B/2) (L) .027 (R) .026 Chamber: (A/1) 2 - 5/8" (B/2) 2 - 1/2" Choke: (A/1) (L) .009 (R) .003 (B/2) (L) .004 (R) .007 Drop at Comb: (A/1) 1 - 3/8" (B/2) 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: (BOTH) 2" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: (BOTH) 12 Bore Internal Bore Diameter: (A/1) (BOTH).735 (B/2) (BOTH) .737 Length of Pull: (BOTH) 14 - 7/8" Manufacturer: (BOTH)J. Purdey & Sons Model: (BOTH) Best SLE Serial Number: (A) 24018 (B) 25627 Weight: (A/1) 6 Lbs. 3 oz. (B/2) 6 Lbs. 1 oz.

(C) MATCHED PAIR OF BOSS & CO 12 GAUGE BEST QUALITY SLE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUNS WITH CASE.

Lot #1256 (Sale Order 175 of 301)

Circa 1907. Vintage game guns with 30" chopper lump, London nitro proofed, blacked steel barrels. Barrels are fit with ejectors and 2 - 3/4" chambers. Ribs are smooth, concave and taper. Ribs with small round front beads are numbered "1" and "2" in gold with light floral scroll near breech. Ribs read "BOSS & Co. 73 St. JAMES'S STREET. LONDON". Barrel flats with current London proofs "LPMM", "70MM", "12C", and "1 1/8". Bottoms of barrels are stamped with guns serial numbers "5445" and "5446". The chokes for both barrels are Modified in left barrel and Improved Cylinder in right. Case colored sidelock actions with gold line cocking indicators, single triggers, right hand rolled edged guards, and blacked engraved safe slides with "SAFE" in gold. Top levers are numbered "1" and "2" in gold. Guns are non-auto safe. Water tables are stamped with guns serial numbers. Actions are engraved with traditional rose and scroll bouquets. "BOSS & Co." in banner. Bottom straps are blacked, scroll engraved, and with guns individual serial numbers. Reddish brown walnut stocks with drop points, sharp checkered English straight hand grips, vacant gold ovals, and are finished with black leather covered pads. Splinter forends are numbered "1" and "2" in gold at escutcheons and have scroll engraving on pins, escutcheon, and exterior bottom iron metal. Both with fairly sharp checkering. Gun reside in an older Boss & Co. oak and leather double case. Case with paper trade label and snap caps. Outer case lid reads "P. ALEXANDER", "ROYAL FUSILIERS" (a World War I Army Regiment). CONDITION: Excellent as refurbished. Barrels are excellent, with some light handling marks, probably from storage. Bores are bright. Actions with lots of new case colors. Actions, triggers, and ejectors are mechanically sound. Stocks are excellent as renovated. Forends good as refurbished with evidence of repair to wood on right tip corners. Case good as vintage. Accessories: Oak & Leather Case with Snap Caps Barrel Length: (BOTH) 30" Barrel Wall Thickness: (A/1) (L) .029 (R) .027 (B/2) (L) .026 (R) .024 Chamber: (BOTH) 2 - 3/4" Choke: (A/1) (L) 020 (R) .010 (B/2) (L) .018 (R) .009 Drop at Comb: (BOTH) 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: (BOTH) 2 - 3/8" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: (BOTH) 12 Gauge Internal Bore Diameter: (A/1) (L) .731 (R) .730 (B/2) (BOTH) .730 Length of Pull: (BOTH) 15" Manufacturer: (BOTH) Boss Model: (BOTH) Best Quality SLE Serial Number: (A) 5445 (B) 5446 Weight: (BOTH) 6 Lbs. 12 oz.

(C) RIGBY HAMMER FIRED DOUBLE RIFLE IN .303 BRITISH, CASED.

Lot #1257 (Sale Order 176 of 301)

26" dovetail lump barrels with bead front sight on file cut solid rib with express rear sight, one standing sight marked "100 Yds" with silver express line and folding leaf marked "300" with silver express line. Address "John Rigby & Co 72 St. James's Street London" on rib in old English script. Lightly dressed at the breeches. Underside of barrels with "2427", "S", and "A&T" stamp. Barrel flats with appropriate British London proofs for .303 British, "43R", serial number, and Rigby trademark. Splinter tip forearm with Rigby patent rotary opener, which is engraved as such, along with a checkered tip and light florals. Exterior of iron with shell motif and lined border. Forearm checkered in point pattern. Interior of iron and lever with serial number. Action flats with serial number, London proof, and Rigby trademark. Case colored receiver and back action peninsula locks with exposed hammers engraved with flowing acanthus, and signed on lock plates "John Rigby & Co" in English script. Stalking safeties. Fish form hammers engraved en suite with tall cocks. Double triggers with fore trigger checkered. Rotary underlever numbered on interior. Pistol grip with dark cap with point pattern checkering at wrist. Lovely, well marbled and fiddlebacked stock with floral engraved sling screw at belly. Checkered buttplate with heel with scroll. CONDITION: Excellent. Barrels are very good with some rubs and marks throughout from handling and use, particularly at matting. One area of old pitting underneath forearm. Forearm is very good with good wood-to-metal fit and a few handling marks, some checkering heads marred. Possibly had an extra layer of varnish or oil added at one point as it is shinier than rest of wood. Action is excellent, retaining much of the case coloring which has started to fade, more vibrant in protected areas such as under lever. Stock is very good with excellent wood-to-metal fit and a few handling marks throughout. Wood has shrunk away a bit from buttstock, which is very good and retains much of the high polish blue with a few spots of patina, mostly towards top and bottom. Mechanically fine, bores are excellent, bright and shiny with strong rifling, somewhat softened. This is a really great rifle by one of the best makers. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 26" Caliber/Bore: .303 British Drop at Heel: 1 - 7/8" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2" Manufacturer: Rigby Model: Double Rifle Serial Number: 16527 Weight: 8 lbs 7.5 oz

(C) HOLLAND & HOLLAND ROYAL 12 GAUGE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN WITH CASE.

Lot #1258 (Sale Order 177 of 301)

Circa 1958. This nice British game gun is built with blued, 26" chopper lump nitro proofed barrels. Barrels are fit with Holland & Holland's patented self-opening ejectors and 2 - 3/4" chambers. Barrels are also fit with a tapered, matted concaved rib and a round front steel bead sight. Chokes for both barrels are Improved Cylinder. Barrels read "HOLLAND & HOLLAND" on right and "98, NEW BOND STREET, LONDON." on left. Barrel flats marked "2 3/4" and "3 1/4" tons. Bottom rib engraved "MADE IN ENGLAND", "ROYAL". The case colored hand detachable side lock action is engraved with traditional Royal scroll and reads "HOLLAND & HOLLAND" in arch above the gold line cocking indicators. Action is built with Holland's single trigger which is also case hardened. Top lever is case hardened and engraved. Gun is non-auto safe and "SAFE" is in gold. Mechanical trigger is protected by a blacked right-hand roll edged scroll engraved trigger guard that extends to a three-quarter length bottom strap, which is also blacked, engraved with scroll and serial number. The semi-pistol gripped walnut stock with drop points, diamond grip, strong checkering, and gold oval is finished by a brown pig leather-covered pad. The matched checkered splinter forend is built with an Anson push button release and with scroll engraved iron metal. Gun lives in its green canvas covered case with cleaning rod, snap caps, and cleaning equipment. Canvas case inner lid with "HOLLAND & HOLLAND" black and silver case label and small "Abercrombie & Fitch" leather label on inner left corner. CONDITION: Very good. Barrels with mostly all of their blue and a few light handling marks. Action, trigger and ejectors are sound. Action and parts with most of their case colors. Stock very good with very light handling marks. Forend good with some bruising on checkering. Case good with some handling, storage marks and needs new handle. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 26" Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .027 (R) .029 Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: (L) .010 (R) .007 Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: 2 - 3/16" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: 12 Gauge Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .733 (R) .732 Length of Pull: 14 - 5/8" Manufacturer: Holland & Holland Model: Royal Serial Number: 36405 Weight: 6 Lbs. 12 oz.

(C) GOLDEN AGE HOLLAND & HOLLAND ROYAL BEST QUALITY SLE 16 GAUGE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN WITH CASE.

Lot #1259 (Sale Order 178 of 301)

Circa 1922. A nice vintage game gun with 28" chopper lump nitro proofed barrels and ejectors. Chamber lengths are 2 - 1/2". Barrels are fit with a smooth, concave, swamped rib and a round steel front bead sight. Rib with floral scroll near breech. Right barrel reads "HOLLAND & HOLLAND". Left barrel reads "98, NEW BOND STREET, LONDON." Barrel flats marked "16", "NITRO PROOF", "1 oz". Tubes stamped "30588", "H&H" and with US importers stamp. Chokes are Modified on left and Skeet on right. The coin finished Holland & Holland patented hand detachable sidelock action with double triggers is handsomely adorned with traditional Royal scroll and bears Holland & Holland in banner above the gold line cocking indicators. Bottom action ahead of trigger plate reads "ROYAL HAMMERLESS EJECTOR". Triggers are protected by a right-hand rolled-edge blacked scroll engraved trigger guard. Trigger guard extends to a full-length blacked bottom strap that is engraved with scroll and the serial number. Blacked top lever and slide safe are both engraved with scrolls; the slide safe is also checkered. "SAFE" is in gold and the gun is non-auto safe. Walnut stock with drop points and diamond grip is finely checkered, has a vacant gold oval, and is finished by a dark brown leather-covered pad. Splinter forend with matching checkering with Anson release has blacked engraved iron metal. Interior iron metal engraved with matching serial number. Gun lives a vintage leather Holland & Holland case with an authentic black and gold case label. CONDITION: Very good. Barrels are good and retain 85% original color. Action, triggers, and ejectors are mechanically sound. Stock and forend with some light handling marks. Case with evidence of use, handling, and storage. Cool gun. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 28" Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .023 (R) .024 Chamber: 2 - 1/2" Choke: (L) .014 (R) .003 Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8" Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/8" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: 16 Bore Internal Bore Diameter: (BOTH) .664 Length of Pull: 14 - 5/8" Manufacturer: Holland & Holland Model: Royal SLE Serial Number: 30588 Weight: 6 Lbs. 1 oz.

(M) IMPRESSIVE BERTUZZI 20 BORE SIDE BY SIDE GAME GUN WITH GAME SCENE ENGRAVING BY TORCOLI & S. MUFF

Lot #1260 (Sale Order 179 of 301)

Circa 2003. Lovely game gun with 27" Italian nitro proofed chopper lump blacked barrels. Barrels with ejectors and 2 - 3/4" chambers, narrow smooth, concave tapering rib with small steel round front bead sight. Right barrel reads "FLLI BERTUZZI - ITALY". Barrel flats with Italian proofs, "6003", "ARMI BERTUZZI" and "BT". Bottom of barrels stamped "CAM. 70", "15.8", "KG1.110", "15.8", and with importer marking. Chokes are Improved Modified on left and Modified on right. Brushed coin finished sidelock action with games scenes, set disk strikers, engraved and checkered top lever, filed safe slide, and "S" is in gold. Action also with double triggers, front articulated. Gun is non-auto safe. Left lock is engraved with a brace of woodcock flying through woods. Right lock with a cock pheasant taking off and 3 females, all in grassy field. Bottom action with hunting dog retrieving a grouse from wood. Left and right bars engraved "FLLI BERTUZZI" in banner. Trigger plate signed by S. Muffolini Inc. and bottom of action signed Torcoli Inc. Trigger guard with right hand rolled edge extending to a full-length bottom strap with matching scroll and serial number in banner. Handsome orange brown shiny stock with smoky streaks has been built with drop points, a finely checkered straight hand grip, and finished with a checkered butt stock with lightly scroll engraved toe and heel plates. Slender splinter forend with matched checkering and grain has been built with an Anson push button release, Bertuzzi gold logo inlay, and scroll engraved escutcheon and exterior metal. Interior metal engraved "03". Gun is housed by an oak and leather maker's case with cleaning rod, snap caps cleaning accessories and oil bottle. Case lid with black and gold "ARMI FLLI BERTUZZI" case label. CONDITION: Excellent. Barrels retain mostly all of their color. Bores are bright. Action, triggers and ejectors are excellent. Stock and forend are excellent. Very nice gun! Accessories: Oak & Leather Case with Snap Caps and Cleaning Accessories Barrel Length: 27" Barrel Wall Thickness: (BOTH) .032 Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: (L) .022 (R) .014 Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/8" FFL Status: Modern Gauge: 20 Bore Internal Bore Diameter: (BOTH) .626 Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2" Manufacturer: Bertuzzi Model: SLE Serial Number: 6003 Weight: 6 Lbs. 1 oz.

(C) BOSS & CO. SLE 20 BORE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN.

Lot #1261 (Sale Order 180 of 301)

Circa 1918. A lightweight game gun with 29 - 1/4" nitro proofed chopper lump barrels. Barrels are fit with ejectors and 2 - 1/2" chambers. Barrels are furnished with a narrow, concave, raised rib. Rib reads "BOSS & Co. 41 ALBEMARLE STREET. PICCADILLY . LONDON. W1.". Barrel lump reads "6655" for serial number. Barrel flats are stamped "NP", "20", "2 1/2"", "3 TONS" and "615". Tubes are stamped "9046". Chokes are Improved Cylinder in both barrels. Light case colored sidelock action with rose bouquets and scroll engraving with "BOSS & Co." in ribbon. Action with gold line cocking indicator, blacked engraved and checkered top lever, and a blacked, engraved, and checkered slide safe. "SAFE" in gold inlay. Gun is auto-safe. Action also with Boss & Co. single mechanical (triple pull) trigger. Trigger protected by right hand rolled edge blacked and scroll engraved trigger guard. Bottom strap is blacked and engraved with scroll and the serial number. Trigger plate is engraved, reading "BOSS'S PATENT 11278". Newer reddish brown stock with drop points and sharp checkering on English straight hand grip. Belly of stock with small gold oval, stock is finished with a checkered wood extension. Darker forend with similar checkering and Anson push button release. Escutcheon, diamond, and exterior iron metal are engraved with scrolls. Gun lives in a green canvas case. CONDITION: Good as rebarreled and restocked. Barrels retain mostly all of their blue and bores are bright. Action, trigger, and ejectors are sound. Stock good with some light handling marks. Forend is good. Case is good with handling and storage marks. Accessories: Canvas Case Barrel Length: 29 - 1/4" Barrel Wall Thickness: (BOTH) .026 Chamber: 2 - 1/2" Choke: (L) .008 (R) .009 Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/4" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: 20 Bore Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .617 (R) .618 Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2" Manufacturer: Boss & Co. Model: SLE Serial Number: 6655 Weight: 5 Lbs. 8 oz.

(M) A TRULY INCREDIBLE 2 GUN 3 BARREL SET OF LUCIANO BOSIS MICHELANGELO EXTRA SHOTGUNS WITH ORIGINAL

Lot #1262 (Sale Order 181 of 301)

Circa 2016. A virtually new pair of over under sporting/game guns with Italian nitro proofed barrels. 3 sets of barrels (two 30" and one 26") with ejectors and 2 - 3/4" chambers. All barrel ribs are solid, low profiled, and matte filed. Ribs also with small steel beads for front sights. Ribs read with "1", "2" and "2" (second 2 the shorter barrel at 26" in gold at breech). Top barrels are with gold inlays that read "LUCIANO BOSIS ITALY". Top barrels with thin gold bands at breech and barrel wings with light border scroll. Barrel flats with Italian proofs, "2016", "CP", "12-70", individual serial numbers, "MADE IN ITALY", and "L. BOSIS". Shorter number "2" is marked "R167" on flat. Chokes are Briley multi. Beautiful coin finished sidelock actions with non-auto safe actions and single inertia triggers are decorated with elegant scrolls and bottoms with scrolls and vignettes of hunting dogs. Number "1" with a setter with collar gazing over field and number "2' with similar dog smiling at field edge. Safe slide is also engraved and checkered. "SAFE" is in gold. Trigger guards and bottom straps with matched engraving and gold inlays of serial numbers. Top levers engraved and with gold inlays of "1" and "2". "LUCIANO BOSIS" is set in gold inlay at bars. Engraving orchestrated by master engraver "G.S. PEDRETTI" whose signature is on the trigger plates. Deluxe European walnut stocks with drop points, sharp checkered pistol grips have engraved "JSD" gold ovals and finished by black leather covered pads. Sporting forends with matched checkering are fit with Anson styled push button releases. Forends also with numbers "1" and "2" in gold on escutcheons, "LUCIANO BOSIS" gold logo at center, engraved pin, and exterior bottom forend iron is scroll engraved and reads "LUCIANO BOSIS" in gold. Interior metal is coin finished and reads with individual serial numbers and "L. BOSIS". Guns live in a brown leather maker's case with "Fabbrica d'armi LUCIANO BOSIS", cleaning tools and accessories including extra firing pins, springs, and snap caps. Extra chokes in separate Briley cases. CODITION: Excellent. Barrels excellent. Actions, triggers and ejectors excellent. Stocks and forend excellent with very slight and light handling marks. Case excellent. Accessories: Case, 2 Sets of Briley Chokes Barrel Length: (A&B) 30" (C) 26" Barrel Wall Thickness: (A) (O) .027 (U) .030 (B) (O) .028 (U) .030 (C) (O) .028 (U) .029 Chamber: (ALL) 2 - 3/4" Choke: (ALL) Briley Multi Drop at Comb: (BOTH) 1 - 3/8" Drop at Heel: (BOTH) 2 - 3/8" FFL Status: Modern Gauge: (ALL) 12 Gauge Internal Bore Diameter: (A) (BOTH) .734 (B) (BOTH) .734 (C) (O) .730 (U) .731 Length of Pull: (BOTH) 14 - 3/4" Manufacturer: Luciano Bosis Model: Michelangelo Extra Paperwork: Information Serial Number: (A) 652 (B) 653 Weight: (A&B) 7 Lbs. 13 oz. (C) 7 Lbs. 8 oz..

(C) EXQUISITE HOLLAND & HOLLAND ROYAL .375 H&H MAGNUM DOUBLE RIFLE IN CASE.

Lot #1263 (Sale Order 182 of 301)

Circa 1923. A vintage London best safari double rifle with chopper lump 26" steel belted barrels. Barrels built with ejectors, third fastener, spear point quarter rib, and a stippled, raised bladed spear point front sight with flip-up low light sight. Rear sight with one standing sight regulated for 50 / 200 yards and one folding; both with platinum center line through V cutout. Quarter rib with stippling and crosshatch hand filing. Rib reads ".375 MAGNUM RIMLESS CALIBRE". Left barrel reads "98 NEW BOND STREET, LONDON." Right barrel reads "HOLLAND & HOLLAND". Bottom of barrels with rifles serial number "30448", "W.D.L", "N" and "H&H". Barrel flats read with proofs "NP", "375 EX", and "CORDITE 54-300MAX". Barrels with loop for sling. Slight case colored hardened hand detachable sidelock action with bolstered frame, set disk strikers, third fastener, and double triggers. Front trigger is stippled and articulated. Triggers are protected by a right-hand rolled-edge blacked floral engraved guard. Guard extends to a full-length bottom strap with matched engraving and serial number. Action engraved with traditional Royal scroll and "HOLLAND & HOLLAND" is in banner above gold line cocking indicators. Top lever is blacked, engraved, and with a checkered thumb. Safety slide is also blacked, engraved, and checkered. "SAFE" is in gold. Rifle is built with auto-safe. Traditional reddish brown walnut stock with nice figure, shadow line cheeckpiece, sharp checkered pistol grip, case hardened engraved trap door grip cap, gold oval; loop for sling is strengthened by its long engraved top strap and is finished with a black leather covered pad. Splinter forend with matched checkering, engraving, and Anson release. Rifle lives in a dark brown oak and leather case. Case with small black and gold leather trade label, brass cleaning rod, oil bottle, neva rust oil, Rangoon oil, pull through, patches, pair of .375 snap caps, and keys for case. Case with round brass tablet engraved "GEE". CONDITION: Excellent. Barrels are near perfect with some light handling marks. Action, trigger, and ejectors work well with snap caps. Stock is very good with slight/light handling marks and with light scuffing on leather-covered pad. Forend excellent. Case very good as new to rifle. A very nice double rifle from one of the UK's best. Accessories: Oak & Leather Case with Accessories Barrel Length: 26" Caliber/Bore: .375 H&H Magnum Drop at Heel: 3 - 1/4" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Length of Pull: 13 - 3/4" Manufacturer: Holland & Holland Model: Royal Double Rifle Paperwork: Factory Research Serial Number: 30448 Weight: 9 Lbs. 12 oz.

(M) STUNNING IVO FABBRI BEST QUALITY SLE 12 GAUGE OVER/UNDER WITH MYTHICAL SCENE ENGRAVING BY BADILL

Lot #1264 (Sale Order 183 of 301)

Circa 1982. Amazingly well-crafted gun with 27" Italian demi-bloc nitro-proofed barrels with a low profile finely matted solid rib with steel bead front sight. Right side of top barrel with "VACUUM ARC REMELTING STEEL", left with "ARMI FABBRI BRESCIA ITALY". Modern Italian nitro proofs for 12 gauge, 2 - 3/4" chambers, nominal 18.4 IBD and AI date code. Chokes are Modified in top barrel and Improved Cylinder in bottom. The bolster and breech are lightly decorated with florals and dots. Forearm has an Anson plunger release with the iconic Fabbri cross escutcheon, engraved in semi-relief with florals throughout, including exterior iron. Forearm is checkering in a point and wave pattern that wraps about the escutcheon. Interior of iron with matching serial number stamped. Sidelock action is extensively engraved in semi-relief style en suite with the escutcheon, with flowing florals on a stippled ground, with interspersed lilies and bouquets of roses. A sphinx sits behind cocking indicators, spewing the scroll out of his open mouth. Bottom of action has a pair of cherubim around a bouquet of roses, with scroll en suite. Signed "Inc Badillini G.F." to the right of the trigger guard. Ivo Fabbri legend on bottom of action. Non-automatic safety. Fabbri inertia driven single trigger protected by a trigger guard with engraving en suite which extends to tang, including an engraved serial number. English-style straight stock of a nicely figured and smoky walnut is checkered about the wrist in a point pattern, with an attractive arrowhead exclusion at tang and a fully checkered walnut butt. Housed in a leather-wrapped Nizzoli case with Fabbri trade label in lid. CONDITION: Excellent, showing slight evidence of use. Barrels retain virtually all of their factory black, with some distension about proofs from application of stamp, and some light discoloration from age and use. Stock is excellent with sharp checkering, no cracks or chips, and mild handling marks. Receiver is excellent, engraving is crisp and well cut, befitting a master like Badillini. Mechanically fine, bores are excellent, bright and shiny, ejectors are strong and in time. Case is excellent with some minor marks to exterior. This is an great example of one of the finest shotguns money can buy. Accessories: Leather Case Barrel Length: 27" Barrel Wall Thickness: (O) .028 (U) .029 Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: (O) .016 (U) .008 Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: 2" FFL Status: Modern Gauge: 12 Gauge Internal Bore Diameter: (O) .727 (U) .728 Length of Pull: 14 - 3/8" Manufacturer: Ivo Fabbri Model: Best SLE Serial Number: E596 Weight: 6 Lbs. 15 oz.

(M) OUTSTANDING BERTUZZI GULLWING 20 GAUGE OVER/UNDER SHOTGUN WITH SUPERB ENGRAVING BY MANRICO TORCO

Lot #1265 (Sale Order 184 of 301)

Circa 2001. A very fine and rare over/under game gun with demi-bloc nitro proofed 28 - 3/4" blued steel barrels. These shiny barrels have been built with 2 - 3/4" chambers, ejectors, and a hand filed, low profiled, raised rib featuring a single steel bead sight and extension at breech. Top barrel on left reads "F.LLI BERTUZZI". Barrels stamped "15.8", "KG1.300" and with proof mark. Barrel flat showing proof marks, "6060", "CAM.70", "20/70" and "ARMI BERTUZZI". Chokes are Extra Full on the over barrel and Improved Modified on the under barrel. Barrel wings with light border scrolls. This beautiful gun combines the craftsmanship of a skilled gunmaker and the artistic talents of incredible engraving artisans. Game scenes with fantasy and intricate scrolls adorn this innovative Gullwing sidelock actioned gun. Left lock plate door engraved with smiling hunt dogs peering through tall grass with a covey of quail taking flight over field. Right lock with hunting dogs gazing through field as a flock of pigeons make their escape. Bottom action engraved with a hunting dog and his prairie chicken prey in grassy field. "FLLI BERTUZZI" is engraved at action bars. "V.PELI Creative Arts" is signed on right hand side of trigger plate. "TORCOLI INC." is signed at action bottom just below the prairie chicken. Game scene engraving and action supported by fancy fantasy scroll engraving. With Gullwing doors ajar, the company's logo is on display in gold, as well as the sidelock action, which is also in gold. Double triggers, front hinged, are protected by the scroll engraved guard that leads to the long bottom strap with matched engraving and serial number. Action with engraved top lever and safe slide. "S" engraved; non-auto safe. A beautiful deluxe piece of Turkish walnut with oil finish bears drop points, finely checkered English grip, and a fully checkered butt. Matched forend with company logo in gold and Boss styled scroll engraved barrel wings, exterior iron metal, and Anson release. Interior iron metal engraved with "60", matching the last 2 numbers of the serial. Gun resides in orange brown leather case with a pair of snap caps. Inner lid with black and gold FLLi BERTUZZI case label. CONDITION: Excellent. Barrels retain mostly all of their color. Bores are bright. Action, triggers, wings, and ejectors all operate well. Stock and forend excellent. Great and impressive gun! Accessories: Leather Case & Snap Caps Barrel Length: 28 - 3/4" Barrel Wall Thickness: (O) .032 (U) .030 Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: (O) .040 (U) .022 Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/4" Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/4" Gauge: 20 Bore Internal Bore Diameter: (BOTH) .629 Length of Pull: 14 - 3/4" Manufacturer: Flli Bertuzzi Model: Gullwing Deluxe Serial Number: 6060 Weight: 6 Lbs. 9 oz.

(M) A MASTERPIECE OF ENGRAVING, "THE BIRDS OF PREY GUN", A SYMES AND WRIGHT ENGRAVED BY THE LEGENDAR

Lot #1266 (Sale Order 185 of 301)

Circa 1990. A famous first made over and under game gun with 28" nitro proofed blacked barrels. Barrels have been designated with Woodward / Purdey style ejectors and 2 - 3/4" chambers. Top rib is raised and matted with small steel bead front sight. Top barrel with gold border at breech and reads ".728", "NP", "12", "2 3/4", "3 1/4 TONS" on right, on left reads "Symes & Wright" and "London" on left. Bottom barrel with proof markings of "LP 89", "12", 2 3/4"", "3 1/4 TONS" and importers stamp. Barrels are choked Improved Cylinder in both barrels. This handsome coin finished sidelock game gun is built with a single triple pull trigger and is non-auto safe. "SAFE" is in gold. The right-hand rolled-edged trigger guard with light floral scroll extends to a long bottom strap with floral scroll and serial number "OU 01" in gold. This gun has great fantasy-styled game scene engraving by Master engraver Rashid El Hadi. The left lock plate depicts a hawk swooping down on its prey over a grassy field. The right lock plate demonstrates a falcon bombing in a passing and unsuspecting pigeon. Bottom action illustrates an eagle with trout in talons heading back to its roost. The supporting bold relief foliate scroll work is just as amazing with grotesque style birds of prey holding banner styled ribbons in their talons reading "SYMES & WRIGHT" in old English italics over acanthus leaves and vines. All incredible pieces of artistry. Master engraver fully signed his work as "Rashid El Hadi" at the bottom of the right lock plate and simply signed "Rash" on the left at bottom. The "British Gun Engraving" book by Douglas Tate features a biography of the engraver on page 274, and is one of 3 guns mentioned by name in Rashid's obituary, along with the Holland & Holland "Swan Gun" and the Westley Richards "Hummingbird Guns". The dark marbled walnut stock with drop points has fine over-the-wrist checkered pistol grip. Pistol grip with ebonite grip cap. The matched game over under forend is built with the exposed Woodward/Purdey style leaf ejector system. Forend also with Anson release. Gun resides in an oak and leather case with canvas outer and black and gold Symes & Wright LTD. trade label. Case accompanied by two turn screws, snap caps, oil bottle, two piece wooden cleaning rod and cleaning accessories. CONDITION: Very good. Barrels retain nearly all of their original black and bores are bright. Action, trigger, and ejectors are mechanically sound with snap caps. Stock and forend very good with visual signs of use. Very nice gun and piece of art. Accessories: Oak & Leather Case with Canvas Outer & Accessories Barrel Length: 28" Barrel Wall Thickness: (BOTH) .029 Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: (BOTH) .007 Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/4" FFL Status: Modern Gauge: 12 Internal Bore Diameter: (BOTH) .729 Length of Pull: 14 - 3/8" Manufacturer: Symes & Wright Model: O/U Paperwork: Catalogs from Sothebys and Gavin Gardiner Serial Number: OU01 Weight: 7 Lbs. 10 oz.

(C) BOSS & CO. OVER/UNDER 12 BORE SHOTGUN.

Lot #1267 (Sale Order 186 of 301)

Circa 1953. A best quality over and under game gun with 27" nitro proofed shiny blued barrels. Barrels with ejectors and 2 - 1/2" chambers. Barrels have been built with no top rib and a round brass front bead sight. Barrels with reversed chokes, with Improved Cylinder on top, and Modified on bottom. Barrel flats marked "2 1/2". Top barrel on right reads "Boss & Co.", London proofs for 1 1/8". Left side of barrel reads "41 ALBEMARLE STREET, PICCADILLY, LONDON .W.". Top of barrel at breech with gold inlay "2". Side lock action with approximately 65% case colors is engraved with Boss & Co. traditional scroll and rose bouquets. The Boss patented single trigger (triple pull) is protected by a blacked right hand rolled edge trigger guard that extends through a long bottom strap. Trigger guard and bottom strap are engraved with scrolls. Bottom strap with serial number. Trigger plate ahead of trigger guard is engraved "BOSS PATENT No 11278". Blacked scroll engraved top lever with gold inlay "2". Gun is auto safe and "SAFE" is in gold. Action bolsters are engraved "PATENT No. 3307 1909". Best quality dark honey colored walnut stock with nice figuring is built with a finely checkered English straight hand grip, gold oval and black leather covered recoil pad. Gun with matched checkered splinter game forend. Forend with Anson push button release. The gun is complete with case and all accessories. Gun lives in a lightweight toe under leather case. Newer case with white paper trade label, snap caps, cleaning rod, square oil bottle and cleaning equipment. CONDITION: Very good. Barrels with mostly all of their original color with a slight bit of frosting and handling marks. Single trigger action and ejectors are sound. Stock and forend both very good with light handling marks. Case good with handling marks. Note: This serial number is listed on page 326 of the Boss & Co. 2nd Edition book as part of a composed pair with gun serial number 8678. Accessories: Leather Case and Cleaning Accessories Barrel Length: 27" Barrel Wall Thickness: (BOTH) .025 Chamber: 2 - 1/2" Choke: (O) .011 (U) .021 Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: 2 - 3/16" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: 12 Bore Internal Bore Diameter: (O) .735 (U) .736 Length of Pull: 15 - 3/16" Manufacturer: Boss & Co. Model: Over Under Serial Number: 8928 Weight: 6 Lbs. 8 oz.

(M) DAVID MCKAY BROWN ROUND ACTION GAME GUN WITH FRENCH FITTED CASE AND ACCESSORIES.

Lot #1268 (Sale Order 187 of 301)

This fine gun by this highly regarded Scottish maker, who has been keeping the Dickson round action tradition alive, has 28" demi-bloc barrels mounted with narrow, flat, matted rib. Right side of top barrel is engraved "David McKay Brown (Gunmakers), 32, Hamilton Road, Bothwell". Bottom of bottom barrel is stamped with 1993 London nitro proofs for 2 - 3/4" chambers and serial number. Case hardened, round bodied, trigger plate, low profile action features automatic safety (SAFE inlaid in gold), and double triggers. Action is engraved with near full coverage very well cut, medium, open shaded scroll. "David McKay Brown" is in scrolled riband on each side. Top lever, forend iron, and trigger guard are engraved to match action. Serial number is at grip. Attractive, classic, marbled, and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14 - 1/4" over checkered wood butt, and features diamond hand, point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip, and gold oval engraved "LBL" on toe line. Slim matching forend has Anson release. Exceptional quality walnut and black morocco leather case with embossed gold line embellishment on top, has 2 key locks. Interior is lined in scarlet leather with embossed gold filigree decoration around border of lid. Leather is also embossed with McKay Brown name and address, "ROUND ACTION GAME GUN", and "Serial No. 7524". Bottom, also in red leather, is French fitted for stock and action, barrels, and an array of high-quality accessories including 2-piece ebony and brass cleaning rod, horn handled chamber brush, 3 horn-handled turnscrews, pair of horn and brass snap caps, round polished brass oil bottle, and round polished brass vaseline bottle. Case key is tied to handle. CONDITION: Excellent, showing limited field use. Barrels retain over 95% original blue, slightly silvered at muzzles and sharp edges. Action retains approximately 95% of its original case hardening color, silvered on sharp edges and at rear of top tang. Temper blue of safety is silvered, as is top lever thumbpiece. Bluing on trigger guard is thinning and silvering at grip. Stocks retain a few light handling marks in their orig hand rubbed oil finish, checkering lightly worn. Bores are excellent. Action is tight. Bbls are on face. Ejectors are strong and in time. Exterior case leather is excellent with a few slight rubs and compressions. Handle is excellent. Interior leather is excellent with some slight rubs. Accessories are excellent. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 28" Barrel Wall Thickness: (BOTH) .025 Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: (O) .006 (IC) (U) .005 (IC) Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8" Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/4" FFL Status: Modern Gauge: 12 Internal Bore Diameter: (O) .735 (U) .734 Length of Pull: 14 - 1/4" Manufacturer: David McKay Brown Model: Round Body O/U Serial Number: 7524

(M) EXQUISITE P.V. NELSON 16 GAUGE BEST QUALITY SLE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN WITH NEAR COMPLETE COVERAGE

Lot #1269 (Sale Order 188 of 301)

Circa 1994. A beautiful and bespoke game gun with London nitro proofed 29" blued steel barrels. Barrels are furnished with ejectors and 2 - 3/4" chambers. The gun's barrel rib is smooth, concave, and tapered. Rib with small brass round front bead sight and light floral scroll at breech. Left barrel reads "P.V. NELSON, (GUNMAKER)". Right barrel reads "LONDON". Barrel flats with London nitro proof, "16", "NP", "16.8", "70MM", and "900 BAR". Tubes with matching serial number "1188" at bottom. Chokes are Modified in left barrel and Improved Cylinder in right. The color case hardened round frame is elegantly hand engraved with tight scrolls and floral bouquets throughout by Master Engraver "K. Thomas", who has signed on the right hand side of trigger plate. The actions sidelock plates are also engraved "P.V. NELSON" in a banner scroll and "P.V. NELSON", "LONDON" at action bottom. Sidelock also with gold line cocking indicators, set disk strikers, assisted opening mechanism, case hardened double triggers, and is non-auto safe. Blacked top lever and safe slide are engraved and checkered. Trigger guard with right hand rolled edge is blacked, floral scroll engraved and extends to a long bottom strap which is also floral scroll engraved, and bears the gun's serial number 1188. The lovely reddish brown finely checkered English straight grip stock is built with an initial engraved gold oval. Buttstock is checkered. The matched checkered splinter forend is furnished with an Anson release. Escutcheon, diamond pin, and exterior iron metal are engraved and case hardened. Interior iron metal is case hardened, bears the serial number, and signed "PV" at base of ejector mechanism. This exquisite gun lives in a custom brown alligator oak and leather case by Marvin Huey. Case is furnished with snap caps, round brass oil bottle, white handled cleaning tools and turnscrews, case keys, black and gold leather "P.V. NELSON" case label and a brass cleaning rod. CONDITION: Excellent. Virtually new. Barrels retain 98% original colors and bores are bright. Action, Triggers and ejectors are mechanically sound. Stock is excellent. Forend is excellent. Case is excellent. Overall an excellent gun and package. Accessories: Oak and Leather Case & Accessories Barrel Length: 29" Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .026 (R) .024 Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: (L) .017 (R) .007 Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8" Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/8" FFL Status: Modern Gauge: 16 Bore Internal Bore Diameter: (BOTH) .662 Length of Pull: 14 - 1/4" Manufacturer: P.V. Nelson Model: Best SLE Serial Number: 1188 Weight: 5 Lbs. 13 oz.

ADDENDUM: The stock has been shortened to the current length, and the original wood piece is included in the case.

(M) A SCARCE AND DESIRABLE GEORGE HOENIG .30-40 KRAG ROTARY ACTION DOUBLE RIFLE.

Lot #1270 (Sale Order 189 of 301)

George Hoenig is famous for developing the Rotary Round Action, which encapsulates the action in a cylinder for easy assembly and disassembly, as well as being unbelievably durable due to the massive locking lugs and in-line construction of the action and barrels, which does not apply torque to the action. Hoenig no longer builds, and when he did, production was strictly limited to 5 guns a year, and double rifles were $27,500. This example is an over/under double rifle chambered in .30-40 Krag and regulated for use with 180 grain bullets, as marked on top of the quarter rib. Front sight is a bead on island with a finely matted ramp, while rear is a Hoenig express regulated for 100 yards. Sling swivel studs on bottom barrel and at toe line. 2-piece walnut forearm with point pattern checkering. Cylindrical action is engraved with flowing acanthus scroll, with lined borders and singed "G. HOENIG / EMMETT, ID" on left side, "PATENTED / SER. NO. 43" on right, and "GH" monogram in recess at top. Very clever Hoenig QD scope mounts fit directly into dovetails and use a compressed coil spring to firmly attach; rings are currently mounted with a Leupold Vari-X III 1.5-5 scope with duplex reticle. Action with serial number on breech face, and engraved with well-cut diminutive scroll. Trigger guard engraved en suite and protecting double triggers. 2 position safety lever at wrist with "F" in red and "S" in green, engraved with scroll en suite. Pistol grip stock of a heavily marbled, reddish walnut with point pattern checkering at the wrist, and fit with a trap in the pistol grip that contains an extra front sight, a shadowline cheekpiece for a right handed shooter, and a Decelerator recoil pad. Housed in the correct Americase with green baize lining, George Hoenig branding in lid, and compartmentalized to hold rifle when disassembled, test target, extra set of sling swivels, and scope mount. CONDITION: Overall excellent, retaining virtually all of the factory finishes with some very minor marks from handling and light field use. Barrels are excellent with some minor handling marks. Action excellent with some handling marks, some discoloration around right side of the scope mount attachment point. Stocks excellent with some light handling marks from the field, most noticeable at the front of the pistol grip where there's a small splotch to the wood, probably from a ring worn while shooting. Mechanically fine, bores are very good with strong rifling. Case and accessories fine, glass is clear. These rifles are extremely desirable not only due to their technical qualifications, but their mechanical artistry is unsurpassed, and is unlikely to be, as George died in recent years. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 24 - 3/4" Caliber/Bore: .30-40 Krag Drop at Heel: 1 - 5/8"- FFL Status: Modern Length of Pull: 14 - 1/4" Manufacturer: George Hoenig Model: Rotary Action Serial Number: 43 Weight: 7 lbs 5 oz

(M) ASTOUNDING IVO FABBRI BEST QUALITY SLE SIDE BY SIDE GAME GUN WITH GAME SCENES DOUBLE SIGNED BY T

Lot #1271 (Sale Order 190 of 301)

Circa 1982. A beautiful game gun built by arguably one of Italy's top gunmakers with blued 28" chopper lump nitro proofed barrels. The Vacuum Arc steel barrels have been built with ejectors, 2 - 3/4" chambers, and a hand-filed, raised, tapered rib with round steel bead front sight. Right barrel reads "VACUUM ARC REMELTING STEEL". Left barrel reads "IVO FABBRI BRESCIA ITALY". Barrel flats with Italian proofs, "3420", "CAM,70", "AI", and "I.FABBRI". Barrel bottoms read "KG1.340" and "18.4". Chokes are Improved Cylinder in left barrel and Skeet in right. The coin finished side lock action has been appointed with fantastic hand-engraved illustrations of hunting scenes by master engraver Tomasoni. Left lock plate is engraved with hunter and pointing dog busting a covey of quail over a southern desert terrain. Right lock with several ducks coming in for landing over a marshy pond. Both lock plates are signed "inc Tomasoni" and "IVO FABBRI" at bar. Bottom of action engraved with a hunting dog retrieving a hare from a wooded forest. All illustrations and action supported by tight scroll with floral accents. Action built with Fabbri single inertia trigger, engraved and double checkered thumb top lever, checkered and engraved safe slide; "SAFE" is engraved. Gun is non-auto safe. Trigger is protected by a right-hand rolled edged guard with long bottom strap engraved with scroll and the guns serial number. The Deluxe medium blonde walnut stock with fine point checkering over English straight hand grip is finished by a checkered butt. Full beavertail forend with matched fine checkering is built with an Anson styled push button release. Gun lives in a brown Italian-made Nizzoli case. CODNITION: Very good. Barrels retain mostly all of their original blue with a bit of barrel rub behind the forend at right. Bores are bright. Action, trigger, and ejectors are sound. Action with small scratch on left lock plate. Stock is very good with some slight bruising. Forend very good. Case very good with evidence of use. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 28" Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .029 (R) .028 Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: (L) .009 (R) .004 Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: 2 - 3/8" FFL Status: Modern Gauge: 12 Gauge Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .726 (R) .728 Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2" Manufacturer: Ivo Fabbri Model: Best SLE Serial Number: 3420 Weight: 7 Lbs. 5 oz.

(C) PAIR OF PRE-WAR BOSS 12 GAUGE BEST QUALITY SLE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUNS IN CUSTOM CASE

Lot #1272 (Sale Order 191 of 301)

Circa 1904. A very nice pair of round bodied London best game guns with 30" chopper lump nitro proof barrels. Barrels are built with ejectors and 2 - 3/4" chambers. Barrels fit with smooth concave tapered ribs. Ribs numbered "1" and "2" in gold with light floral scroll at breech and small steel (A/1) and brass (B/2) round front bead sights. Ribs read "Boss & Co., 73 St. JAMES'S STREET, LONDON.". Barrel flats on number (A/1) with London proofs that read "LP06", "NP", "12", and "70MM". Barrel flats for (B/2) read "LP02". (A/1) has chokes of Modified on left and Improved Cylinder on right. Barrel (B/2) choked Modified on left and Improved Cylinder on right. Coin finished round bodied sidelock actions with Boss & Co.'s traditional Rose bouquets and scroll pattern with "BOSS & CO" in banner ribbon, gold line cocking indicators, and blued pins. Blacked engraved top levers with checkered thumb pieces. Levers individually numbered "1" and "2" in gold. Nitre blued slide safes are engraved and checkered. Both guns with "SAFE" in gold. Both guns are non-auto safe. Both guns with right hand single triggers. Trigger plates engraved "Boss's Patent V.22894" Single triple pull triggers are protected by blacked right hand rolled edged guard with floral engraving and extend to long bottom straps with matched engraving and guns respective serial numbers "5233" and "5234". Handsome, honey colored, straight, smoky grained walnut stocks are built with English straight hand grips that are finely checkered. Stock bellies contain gold ovals that bear the initials "JSD". Stocks are finished with checkered butts. Splinter forends are built with matched checkering and are also numbered "1" and "2" in gold. Forend also with Anson releases. Interior iron metal is blacked and engraved with each guns individual serial numbers. Guns reside in a Deluxe bilevel oak and leather motor case with Boss & Co. paper trade label, snap caps, oil bottle Boss & Co. cleaning cloth, nylon rod, and individual numbered pull through pouches. CONDITION: Excellent as rebarreled and restocked. Barrels on (A/1) show slightly more use with a slight bit of silvering at muzzle and at breech. Both pair with light and slight handling marks. Actions, triggers, and ejectors all function well. Stocks and forends on both guns are very good with very light handling marks. Case is excellent with only very light and slight usage indication. Excellent pair of London Best side by sides. Accessories: Deluxe Motor Case with Snap Caps & Boss Selvyt Cloth Barrel Length: (BOTH) 30" Barrel Wall Thickness: (A/1) (L) .032 (R) .027 (B/2) (L) .027 (R) .028 Chamber: (BOTH) 2 - 3/4" Choke: (A/1) (L) .021 (R) .009 (B/2) (L) .022 (R) .010 Drop at Comb: (BOTH) 1 - 3/8" Drop at Heel: (BOTH) 1 - 7/8" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: (BOTH) 12 Bore Internal Bore Diameter: (A/1) (BOTH) .729 (B/2) (L) .731 (R) .730 Length of Pull: (BOTH) 14 - 3/4" Manufacturer: (BOTH) Boss & Co. Model: (BOTH) Best Round Body SLE Serial Number: (A) 5233 (B) 5234 Weight: (BOTH) 6 Lbs. 12 oz.

(M) LUCIANO BOSIS MICHELANGELO 20 GAUGE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN WITH STUNNING PEDRETTI ENGRAVING.

Lot #1273 (Sale Order 192 of 301)

Circa 2002. A beautiful Italian made game gun with chopper lump nitro proof 30" blued steel barrels. Barrels built with 2 - 3/4" chambers, ejectors, and a tapered smooth concave game rib fit with a brass bead front sight. Left barrel reads "LUCIANO BOSIS ITALY". Barrel flats read with Italian proofs, "20-70", "BS", "348", and "LBOSIS". Barrel bottoms stamped "KG1.090", "15.8", "CAM. 70" and also interestingly stamped with Birmingham proofs. Chokes are Improved Cylinder in both barrels. The brushed coin-finished sidelock action is built with single mechanical trigger, cocking indicator, floral scroll engraved and checkered top lever, checkered and engraved safe slide, and with "SAFE" in gold. Gun is non-auto safe. Tight scroll engraving with swirling waves and flowers is orchestrated by now-deceased (1947 - 2016) master engraver Giancarlo Pedretti. Mr. Pedretti's engraving signature (GS Pedretti) is located on right hand side of trigger plate ahead of guard. Guard and full-length bottom strap with matched engraving and strap with serial number "348" in gold. A reddish brown European walnut stock with drop points is built with fine checkered English straight grip, gold oval, and finished by a checkered butt. The long splinter forend with fine checkering has matched scroll engraving on escutcheon and exterior iron metal. Forend with Anson push button release. Interior brushed steel iron metal with makers name "L.BOSIS" and serial number. Gun lives in a brown leather case with canvas outer. Case with black and gold "LUCIANO BOSIS" case label, hand guard, cleaning rod, and cleaning accessories. CONDITION: Excellent. Barrels with mostly all of their blue and bright bores. Action, trigger, and ejectors are sound. Stock excellent. Forend very good with small chip ahead of checkering. Accessories: Leather Case with Canvase Outer and Cleaning Tools Barrel Length: 30" Barrel Wall Thickness: (BOTH) .030 Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: (L) .010 (R) .008 Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8" Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/8" FFL Status: Modern Gauge: 20 Bore Internal Bore Diameter: (BOTH) .623 Length of Pull: 14 - 3/4" Manufacturer: Luciano Bosis Model: Michaelangelo Serial Number: 348 Weight: 5 Lbs. 15 oz.

(M) A TRUE PAIR OF PIOTTI BEST QUALITY SLE 12 GAUGE OVER/UNDER SHOTGUNS WITH SCROLLWORK AND GAME SCE

Lot #1274 (Sale Order 193 of 301)

Circa 2019. A virtually new pair of semi-rounded Italian-proofed and made sporting guns with 30" demi-bloc barrels. Barrels with 2 - 3/4" chambers and ejectors. Barrels fit with slightly raised matte solid tapered ribs. Ribs with brass front beads, extensions, and are numbered "1" and "2" in gold near breech. Top barrels read "FLLI PIOTTI ITALY" on left. Barrel flats with Italian proofs, individual serial numbers "A123" and "A124", "CD", "CH", "FLLI PIOTTI", and "12-70". Chokes are Multi; Briley. Coin finished sidelock actions fit with rib extension lock-up, semi-rounded, and with invisible (disguised) pins and single inertia triggers. Top levers are scroll engraved, checkered, and numbered "1" and "2" in gold. Safe slides are also checkered and engraved. "S" is in gold. Guns are non-auto safe. Lovely scroll and bouquets engraving adorn the action. "FLLi Piotti" in banner on lock plates. Bottoms of actions with matching scroll and with game scenes of soaring grouse over field on the number "1" gun and approaching grouse on the number "2" both scenes are in vignettes. Lovely engraving orchestrated by G.A. Contessa, whose signature is on the trigger plate alongside the right hand rolled edged trigger guard. Guards extend to bottom strap which bears the guns individual serial numbers. Handsome deluxe stocks with finely checkered semi-pistol grips have smoky lines and are slightly feather-crotched. Toe lines with gold ovals that are engraved "JSD" in script and butts are completed with skip line checkering. Guns live in brown leather maker's case with "Flli Piotti" inner leather case label. Case with snap caps, oil bottle, cleaning rod, Piotti purchase certificate in leather wallet with manual. Guns come with Briley extra chokes. CONDITION: Excellent. Like New. Barrels are excellent inside and out. Actions are strong and clean. Triggers and ejectors are excellent. Stocks and forends are excellent with light and slight handling marks. Case excellent. Excellent Pair! Accessories: Leather Case, Choke set per shotgun Barrel Length: (BOTH) 30" Barrel Wall Thickness: (A/1) (O) .027 (U) .031 (B/2) (O) .027 (U) .028 Chamber: (BOTH) 2 - 3/4" Choke: (BOTH) Multi Drop at Comb: (BOTH) 1 - 3/8" Drop at Heel: (BOTH) 2 - 1/4" FFL Status: Modern Gauge: (BOTH) 12 Internal Bore Diameter: (A/1) (BOTH) .729 (B/2) (BOTH) .729 Length of Pull: (BOTH) 15" Manufacturer: Flli Piotti Model: Best SLE Paperwork: Leather Envelope with Papers and Info. Serial Number: (A) A123 (B) A124 Weight: (BOTH) 7 Lbs. 12 oz.

(M) LUCIANO BOSIS QUEEN EXTRA BEST QUALITY SLE 20 BORE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN.

Lot #1275 (Sale Order 194 of 301)

Circa 2011. A lovely game gun with 29" chopper lump nitro proofed blued barrels. Sleek barrels with 2 - 3/4" chambers and ejectors. Rib is concave, smooth, tapering, with a round steel front bead sight and light floral engraving at breech. Rib reads "LUCIANO BOSIS ITALY". Barrel flats marked with Italian proofs, "20-70", "597", "LBOSIS", "CH", and "MADE IN ITALY". Chokes are Modified on left and Improved Cylinder on right. The beautiful color case hardened round framed back action sidelock is adorned with bold floral scroll engraving, "L. BOSIS" in a banner on each lock plate, the initials "DMJ" in cursive script on the engraved color case hardened trigger guard extending to the engraved bottom strap with the serial number "597" engraved. The action is fit with smooth color case hardened double triggers with the front articulated. The water table is marked with Italian Proofs, "L BOSIS" and "597". The honey colored Turkish walnut stock with contrasting smoky figure is equipped with a round knob pistol grip with point pattern checkering, drop points, and a checkered butt. The splinter forend with similar checkering is fit with an Anson style push button release and gold inlaid crowned Luciano Bosis crest featuring a standing griffin facing left with "LUCIANO BOSIS BRESCIA" in a banner on the bottom. Resides in the maker's single leather case that has the maker's paper case label attached to the interior of the lid and equipped with cleaning attachments and a pair of nickel plated Luciano Bosis snap caps. CONDIITON: Excellent. Barrels bores are bright and shiny, triggers are crisp, and ejectors function nicely. Slight handling/storage marks on buttstock and forend. Case is very good with a few minor handling/storage marks. A great gun to add to your collection. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 29" Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .028 (R) .030 Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: (L) .012 (R) .007 Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/4" FFL Status: Modern Gauge: 20 Bore Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .626 (R) .625 Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2" Manufacturer: Luciano Bosis Model: Queen Extra Paperwork: CoA Serial Number: 597 Weight: 6 Lbs. 3 oz.

(A) AN IMPRESSIVE PAIR OF CHARLES LANCASTER DOUBLE BARREL HOWDAH RIFLES IN .577 SNIDER, AS ORDERED B

Lot #1276 (Sale Order 195 of 301)

Ordered 1878 by the Maharaja of Jodhpur, Jaswant Singh II, who appears to have used them very little; these guns are recorded in the Charles Lancaster leger as ordered by the Maharaja as a pair. Jaswant succeeded his father in 1873 and led a model reign, marked by prosperity. He developed key infrastructure, introducing telegraphs, railways, and roads, as well as reorganizing state departments. He died October 11th, 1895, and was succeeded by Sardar Singh, who built the Jaswant Thada out of marble in 1899 in memory of his father; it still stands today. Browned 22" Damascus barrels with full-length matte ribs with 3 (100, 150, and 200 yds.) folding leaf express rear sights. Barrels with gold inlaid "1" and "2" near breech on ribs. Bladed front sights with silvered tips. Bottoms of barrels with proof marks. Matched numbers on gold ovals on forends and on top of steel checkered buttplate tangs, also in gold. Barrels are engraved "Charles Lancaster 151 New Bond St London" and "Patent Smooth Bore Breech Loading Rifle". Lancaster patent under lever slide and tilt actions are fitted with non-rebounding peninsula back locks. Unique to Lancaster, flat-faced breast fire hammers with tall spurs, as well as front safes. Case-colored actions and locks are engraved with exceptionally well cut varying-sized small to medium scroll within small scroll borders. Action locks are engraved "Charles Lancaster's Patent" and have "C. LANCASTER" "PATENT LONDON" in a ribbon. Case-hardened trigger guards protecting right-turned double triggers have tangs with checkered curved extensions forming pistol grips. Rifles with nicely marbled and figured European walnut buttstocks built with sharp, widely spaced checkered English straight hand grips. Stocks feature beaded shadow line right-hand cheekpieces. Stock bellies with vacant gold ovals. Forends with exceptionally well filed and fitted irons, schnable horn tips, and attach to barrels with captive side pin bolts through engraved oval steel escutcheons. Guns are housed in an oak two-gun case with round brass tablet, inlet brass corners and double hook closure. Remnants of an old label are on top with Sanskrit inscription. Interior is lined in green cloth and has large paper "CHAs. LANCASTER" label in lid along with appropriate charge card for this brace of guns. Label "Composition for Filling Shell Bullets" also on lid. Bottom section holds both rifles as well as an array of superb original accessories, including steel bullet mold casting hollow base solid and another with hollow pointing pin for "shell" bullets which also has separate funnel for casting. Both molds are engraved "Chas Lancaster Breech Loading Rifles" and with these rifles serial numbers, 4916 and 4917. Also included are two ebony and brass cleaning rods with brushes, jags, Turks heads, and mops, bullet crimper on mahogany base, spare mainsprings, mainspring vice, dusting brush, turn screw, two 84 grain powder measures, and a small leather wallet containing spare strikers and lock pins. Rifles each weigh 8 lbs. 2 oz. These rifles were displayed at the Concours d'Elegance of Fine Guns in Rock Springs, California, where they won both People's Choice Award and the Best Double Rifles. CONDITION: Excellent, with rifle "1" showing more handling and use than number "2", retaining approximately 90% original barrel brown, with many marks and light scratches. Action retains most of its original color, silvered and cleaned a bit on right side. Locks retain nearly all of their color. Trigger guard is silvered at grip. Number "2" has only a few light scratches on left side from removal of forend bolt. Action is slightly silvered on sides. Stocks of number "2" have a few minor marks and knocks to its original finish. Stock of gun "1" has an old refinish of butt over some marks. Buttplate of "1" is mostly silver. Gun number "2" has nearly all of its blue. Bores of both rifles are excellent. Actions are tight. Locks are crisp. Case retains most of its original varnish with a separated glue joint on top. Interior cloth is very fine for its age with some rubs and marks. All labels are fine with some rubs on main label. Partitions are good. Accessories are excellent. A very nice vintage set, and one of the finest of its kind. Accompanied by previous descriptions of these rifles, a copy of "The House of Marwar: The Story of Jodhpur" by Dhananajaya Singh, copy of the ledger page where these guns are mentioned, photos of Jaswant Singh II, a brief biography for same, photo of the Jaswant Thada, and a copy of "Lancaster's: The Gun House". Accessories: Wooden Case with Accessories and Tools Barrel Length: (BOTH) 22" Caliber/Bore: (BOTH) .577 Snider Drop at Comb: (BOTH) 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: (BOTH) 2 - 1/2" FFL Status: Antique Length of Pull: (BOTH) 14 - 1/8" Manufacturer: (BOTH) Charles Lancaster Model: (BOTH) Double Rifle Paperwork: Information, Legers Copy, Books Serial Number: (A) 4916 (B) 4917

(C) MALCOLM LYELL'S HOLLAND & HOLLAND ROYAL DELUXE 12 BORE SLE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN.

Lot #1277 (Sale Order 196 of 301)

Circa 1962. This beautiful game gun was originally and formerly owned by Holland & Holland's Managing Director Malcolm Lyell. This lovely guns nitro proofed chopper lump barrels are designated with ejectors and Holland & Holland's patented self-assisted opening mechanism. Barrels are also built with 2 - 3/4" chambers and a tapering concave swamped rib. Rib fit with steel front bead sight. Barrels read "HOLLAND & HOLLAND" on right and "13 BRUTON STREET, LONDON on left. Rib reads "Royal de Luxe" and is engraved with Royal scrolls near breech. Barrel flats with London proof marks, ".729", "NP", "12", "2 3/4"", and "3 1/4 TONS". Bottom of barrels read "36476" and "MADE IN ENGLAND". Chokes are Modified in left barrel and Improved Cylinder in right. The elegant coin-finished sidelock action is adorned with gold dotted floral scroll, gold line cocking indicators, Holland & Holland hand detachment lever, bladed single trigger, matched engraved and checkered top lever and safe slide. "SAFE" in gold. "HOLLAND & HOLLAND" is engraved in banner ribbon. Gun is non-auto safe. Gun's action is built with a single inertia trigger with the bypass feature. Deluxe walnut stock with hand oiled finish, point patterned diamond English straight hand grip with gold engraved oval "J.S.D." is finished by a checkered butt. Single trigger is protected by a right-hand rolled-edged scroll engraved trigger guard. 3/4 length bottom strap with matched engraving also has serial number engraved. Bottom action engraved with matching gold dotted vine and floral scroll with "ROYAL DE LUXE" at base just ahead of trigger guard. The matching splinter forend with engraved escutcheon is built with an Anson push button release. CONDITION: Very Good. Barrels with mostly all of their black and with shiny bores that ring like bells. Action, trigger and ejectors are mechanically sound. Stock and forend are very good with light handling marks. Very nice gun with a piece of gun making history on top. Barrel Length: 28" Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .027 (R) .028 Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: (L) .021 (R) .012 Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8" Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/4" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: 12 Gauge Internal Bore Diameter: (BOTH) .731 Length of Pull: 15" Manufacturer: Holland & Holland Model: Royal De Luxe Serial Number: 36476 Weight: 6 Lbs. 14 oz.

(C) LOT OF 2: PAIR OF JAMES PURDEY & SONS SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUNS.

Lot #1278 (Sale Order 197 of 301)

Circa 1936-1938. Composed pair of English built 12 gauge sidelock ejector game guns. Both blacked round 28" chopper lump nitro proved steel barrels are fit with ejectors, 2 - 1/2" chambers, and a tapered, smooth, concave game rib with steel front beads. The barrels on both guns are choked Improved Modified on left and Improved Cylinder on right. Ribs are marked "J. PURDEY & SONS. AUDELY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON.". Ribs near the breeches with "1" and "2" in gold. The case color hardened finished action bodies are adorned with rose bouquets and scrolls and beaded fences. The bottoms of the lockplates are engraved "J PURDEY & SONS LONDON ENGLAND". Blacked scroll engraved top levers with "1" and "2" in gold inside an oval, both sides have checkered thumb pieces, and "SAFE" is in gold on top tangs, ahead of engraved and checkered slide safeties. The Beesley assisted opening sidelock actions are fit with smooth, fire blued double triggers protected by engraved trigger guards, cocking indicators, disc set strikers, and automatic safeties. Well figured reddish-brown walnut stocks with checkered English straight hand grips and drop points. The straight hand grips are supported by long engraved bottom straps with serial numbers. Splinter forends with similar checkering and Anson style push button releases. The exterior steel of the forends are similarly engraved. Forend tips with "1" & "2" in gold. 15 - 1/2" LOPs to a 1/2" leather-covered recoil pads. Guns reside in the makers double leather motor case with Purdy's label affixed to the interior lid along with a charge card and an illustration on placing the guns in the case. CONDITION: Excellent. Guns benefitted from a past refurbishment. The bores on both guns are bright and shiny and are tight on the action faces. The leather covering the recoil pads on both guns are worn from use. The triggers are crisp and the ejectors are strong. Light handling/use marks on both guns buttstocks and forends. The case is in very good condition with handling and storage marks. A great pair of guns. Accessories: Motor Case Barrel Length: (BOTH) 28" Barrel Wall Thickness: (A/1) (BOTH) .026 (B/2) (L) .024 (R) .026 Chamber: (BOTH) 2 - 1/2" Choke: (A/1) (L) .031 (R) .010 (B/2) (L) .026 (R) .007 Drop at Comb: (BOTH) 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: (BOTH) 2 - 3/8" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: (BOTH) 12 Bore Internal Bore Diameter: (A/1) (BOTH) .734(B/2) (BOTH) .732 Length of Pull: (BOTH) 15 - 1/2" Manufacturer: (BOTH) Purdey Model: (BOTH) Best Quality SLE Serial Number: (A) 25136 (B) 25567 Weight: (BOTH) 6 Lbs. 6 oz.

(M) SCARCE, 28 GAUGE BERTUZZI SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN WITH ENGRAVING BY G. FERRAGLIO, CASED.

Lot #1279 (Sale Order 198 of 301)

Circa 2007. Gorgeous lightweight game gun with shiny blued 28" nitro proofed chopper lump barrels. Barrels are fit with ejectors and 2 - 3/4" chambers. Barrels rib is raised, matte cross-filed, concave, and tapering with a small steel round front bead sight. Left barrel reads "Flli BERTUZZI". Barrel flats stamped "28-70", "6145", "CB", Italian proofs, and "ARMI BERTUZZI". Barrel bottoms stamped "KG1.020", 14.0", and proofs. Chokes are Modified on left and Improved Cylinder on right. The petite coin finished sidelock action has been built with a single inertia trigger, engraved and checkered top lever, and checkered safe slide. "S" is in gold. Gun is non-auto safe. Action and frame is elegantly engraved with scroll and rose bouquets; bottom action is further engraved with a vignette of a woodcock flying through wooded field. "Flli BERTTUZZI" is engraved in banner on lock plates. The single trigger is protected by a right-hand rolled-edged guard engraved with matching tight scroll and with gold initials at center. Long bottom strap engraved with matching scroll pattern and serial number. Lovely engraving orchestrated by G. Ferraglio, signed on the trigger plate. Beautiful feather crotched walnut stock with drop points, finely checkered English straight hand grip, and oil finish is completed by a checkered butt with engraved heel and toe plates. Matched checkered and figured splinter forend with gold inlay of company's logo, engraved escutcheon, pin, and iron is built with an Anson styled push button release. Interior iron metal is brushed steel and bears the number "45", which is the last two digits of the guns serial number. Beautiful little gun lives in boar skinned case with gold toned snap caps and oil bottle. Inner lid with black and gold Flli BERTUZZI case label. CONDITION: Excellent; like new. Barrels are excellent inside and out. Action, trigger, and ejectors operate well. Stock and forend excellent. Case excellent. Great gun! Accessories: Leather Case with Snap Caps and Oil Bottle Barrel Length: 28" Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .029 (R) .028 Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: (L) .011 (R) .006 Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8" Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/4" Gauge: 28 Bore Internal Bore Diameter: (BOTH) .554 Length of Pull: 14 - 3/8" Manufacturer: Flli Bertuzzi Model: SxS Serial Number: 6145 Weight: 5 Lbs. 11 oz.

(C) PAIR OF JOSEPH LANG & SONS SIDE-BY-SIDE KEYLOCK SHOTGUNS IN ORIGINAL CASE.

Lot #1280 (Sale Order 199 of 301)

Circa 1929. Game guns with 27" nitro proofed blacked barrels. Barrels interestingly are lettered "A" and "B". Both sets of barrels with ejectors, 2 -1/2" barrels, and with smooth, concave, tapered ribs. Ribs with steel round front bead sights. Ribs are lettered in gold "A" and "B" on foliate scroll neat breech. Barrels read "JOSEPH LANG & SON 7 BURY STREET St. JAMSES'S. LONDON." and "ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. NEW YORK U.S.A". Bottom of barrels with serial numbers "16917" and "16918". Barrel flats with proof marks and read "NITRO PROOF", 12C", 2 1/2 and "1 1/8". Chokes (A/B) Modified in left and Skeet and right. Case colored key lock (accessible) sidelocks with single mechanical triggers with full coverage tight scrolls with floral bouquets have blacked right-hand edged roll guards. Trigger guards extend to long bottom straps with serial numbers engraved. Top levers are blacked, engraved with checkered thumbs. Levers are lettered "A" and "B" in gold. Safe slides are checkered and engraved, "SAFE" is gold. Guns are auto-safe. Traditional reddish brown walnut stock are built with drop points, point pattern checkered English straight hand grips, vacant gold ovals on the toe line, and finished by checkered butts. Splinter forends with gold inlaid letter "R.G.E. are also lettered "A" and "B" on their escutcheons. Both are fit with Anson push releases, and scroll engraved pins and exterior iron metal. Interior iron metals are blacked and stamped with matched serial numbers. Guns are in the original oak and leather case with "JOSEPH LANG & SON" maroon and gold case label, key for keylock, snap caps, oil bottle, cleaning rod, pot with 2 spare strikers, cleaning equipment and case keys. Case marked Abercrombie and Fitch at lock and "R.G.E" and "N.Y. on lid. CONDITION: Excellent. Barrels retain most of their original colors with normal wear; bores are bright. Actions with fading to their case colors. Action, triggers, and ejectors are all mechanically sound. Stocks are excellent with normal light wear from use and storage. Forends very good with evidence of use and a bit of slight bruising. Case is very good with some use / storage indication and red interior cloth showing a bit of its age. Very nice pair. Accessories: Oak & Leather Case with Key for Locks and Accessories Barrel Length: (BOTH) 27" Barrel Wall Thickness: (A) (BOTH) .026 (B) (L) .023 (R) .025 Chamber: (BOTH) 2 - 1/2" Choke: (A) (L) .019 (R) .006 (B) (L) .019 (R) .003 Drop at Comb: (BOTH) 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: (BOTH) 2 - 1/4" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: (BOTH) 12 Internal Bore Diameter: (A) (L) .730 (R) .731 (B) (BOTH).730 Length of Pull: (BOTH)14 - 7/8" Manufacturer: (BOTH) Joseph Lang & Sons Model: (BOTH) Keylock SxS Paperwork: Atkin Grant & Lang History Letter Serial Number: (A) 16917 (B) 16918 Weight: (BOTH) 6 lbs. 3 oz.

(M) LUCIANO BOSIS 20 GAUGE SIDE BY SIDE, WITH NEAR COMPLETE COVERAGE OF SCROLL ENGRAVING BY PASOTTI,

Lot #1281 (Sale Order 200 of 301)

Circa 1998. Great game gun with 27 - 1/2" Italian nitro-proofed chopper lump barrels built by L. Bosis with master barrel maker R. Luterotti with 2 - 3/4" chambers, ejectors, and a smooth concave rib with single small round brass bead front sight. Left barrel reads "LUCIANO BOSIS - Brescia Italy". Barrel flats with Italian proofs, "BL", "230", and "L.BOSIS". Bottom of barrels stamped "CAM.70", "R.LUTEROTTI", "KG1.240", and "15.9". Chokes are Modified on left and Improved Cylinder on right. Single mechanical non-selective trigger. Coin finished, pinless sidelock action with manual top tang safety and set disk strikers. Action is fully engraved with finely-cut Churchill patterned scroll by Pasotti (signed at trigger plate). Bottom action engraved "LUCIANO BOSIS", "TRAVAGLIATO-B.S.". Exhibition grade European walnut stock with dark streaks, burl-figured, English straight grip, and a checkered wood butt. Anson pushbutton release and matched splinter forend with classic point-pattern checkering. Interior iron metal with serial number. Housed in a brown leather Nizzoli case with brass corners and gold embossed black leather maker's label. CONDITION: Excellent. Barrels are excellent with very light handling marks mainly from storage. Action is strong although with slightly proud metal. Trigger and ejectors are mechanically sound. Stock and forend excellent with light storage wear. Case excellent with light marks from storage. Very nice gun! Accessories: Leather Case Barrel Length: 27 - 1/2" Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .030 (R) .033 Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: (L) .021 (R) .007 Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8" Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/8" FFL Status: Modern Gauge: 20 Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .630 (R) .629 Length of Pull: 14 - 7/8" Manufacturer: Luciano Bosis Model: Queen - Pinless Serial Number: 230 Weight: 6 Lbs. 4 oz.

(M) DELUXE PAIR OF HOLLAND & HOLLAND 12 GAUGE SIDE BY SIDE SLE ROYALS WITH GAME SCENES SIGNED BY KEN

Lot #1282 (Sale Order 201 of 301)

Circa 1977. A modern pair of game guns by one of London's finest gunmakers with blacked 27" chopper lump nitro proofed barrels. Both sets of barrels have been built with ejectors, assisted opening, and 2 - 3/4" chambers. Barrels have been numbered "1" and "2" in gold on rib near breech in light floral scroll vignettes. Ribs are smooth, concave and taper down to small round steel front bead sights. Right barrels read "HOLLAND & HOLLAND". Left barrels read "13 BRUTON STREET, LONDON". Both sets of barrel flats are marked "LP77", "NP", "12", "2 3/4" ", "3 1/4 TONS", and ".729". Both sets of barrels are choked Modified on left and Improved Cylinder on right. The coin finished hand detachable locks are handsomely engraved with various game scenes by master engraver Ken Hunt in 1977 as signed on lock plates "K.C. Hunt 77". The number (A/1) gun is nicely engraved with doves standing on perch and flying through a desert field with cactus and vacant tree. Right lock plate with darting quail through field and brush. "HOLLAND & HOLLAND" engraved at action bar. Bottom of action engraved with cock pheasant climbing out of wood. On gun (B/2) Left lock plate engraved with ducks coming in for landing over pond. Right lock plate engraved with ducks circling for landing at marshy pond. Bottom action with ring neck pheasant taking off from wooded field. Again, "HOLLAND & HOLLAND" engraved at bar. Actions and game scenes are supported bold by floral scrolls. Actions are built with gold line cocking indicators, blued pins, double triggers, and are non-auto safe. "SAFE" is in gold. Top levers are engraved and checkered and are numbered "1" and "2" in gold respectively. Double triggers are protected by right hand rolled edged guards which extend to long bottom straps. Bottom straps are engraved with bold floral scrolls and each gun's serial number. The handsome walnut stocks with straight and smoky lines are built with drop points, diamond straight hand grips, engraved (W) gold ovals and are finished with checkered butts. Splinter forends are matched by checkering and with similar grain/color. Both with gold numbered "1" and "2" escutcheons and with Anson releases. Exterior iron metal with matched bold flor scroll engraving. Interior forend metal with guns individual serial numbers. Guns reside in a double leather case with canvas outer. Case with small black and leather trade label, snap caps, cleaning rod, horn striker pot with extra strikers, and cleaning accessories. CODNITION: Very good. Barrels very good with slight signs of use and silvering at muzzles. Bores are bright. Actions, triggers and ejectors operate well with snap caps. Stocks and forends very good with slight and light handling marks. Case very good with signs of storage use. Nice pair! Accessories: Leather Case with Accessories Barrel Length: (BOTH) 27" Barrel Wall Thickness: (A/1) (BOTH) .035 (B/2) (BOTH) .034 Chamber: (BOTH) 2 - 3/4" Choke: (A/1) (L) .019 (R) .010 (B/2) (L) .021 (R) .009 Drop at Comb: (BOTH) 1 - 3/8" Drop at Heel: (BOTH) 2" FFL Status: Modern Gauge: 12 Gauge Internal Bore Diameter: (A/1) (BOTH) .729 (B/2) (BOTH) .729 Length of Pull: (BOTH) 14 - 1/2" Manufacturer: (BOTH) Holland & Holland Model: (BOTH) Royal Deluxe Serial Number: (A) 40270 (B) 40271 Weight: (BOTH) 6 Lbs. 8 oz.

CORRECTION: Forearm B has a splice repair on the left side, near tip.

(M) EXQUISITE D.H. SINNERTON BEST GRADE SLE 20 BORE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN WITH CASE.

Lot #1283 (Sale Order 202 of 301)

Circa 2004. A beautiful example of English craftsmanship with 28" chopper lump blued barrels built with 2 - 3/4" chambers. Barrels engraved "D.H. SINNERTON" and "LONDON, ENGLAND". Brass bead on smooth concave tapered game rib with light line engraving over breeches and a small sprig of scroll over breech at rib. London proofs on barrel flats, serial number on both tubes and importer mark on short rib. Chokes are Left: Improved Modified and Right: Modified. A Boss & Co. styled splinter forend with Anson style push button release engraved with scroll at release and escutcheon, roses with flanking scroll on exterior iron, coil spring ejectors for assisted opening. Action with gold line cocking indicators and color hardened double triggers. Checkered in point pattern with vacancy for diamond escutcheon. Interior iron with serial number "0437". Watertable with London proofs. Single fluted traditional style Boss sidelock ejector action well engraved with traditional English rose and scroll with simple line borders with "D.H. SINNERTON" above lockplates. Disc set strikers. Engravers signature "M. Smith" on right side of trigger plate. Trigger guard with rolled right edge. Classic drop points behind lockplates. Automatic safe with "SAFE" inlaid in gold. English style straight hand stock with point pattern checkering. Gold oval at belly with "CMC" engraved. This lovely and highly figured fiery walnut stock is finished by a checkered butt. Gun is housed in an oak and leather case with brass corners and canvas cover which has a leather tablet "CMC" embossed. Case accessories compromise of a pair snap caps, 2 piece cleaning rod, leather wallet with mop, brush, and jag, oil bottle, spare tumblers, spare strikers. CONDITION: Excellent. Gun retains 98% finish with a few very minor handling marks. Engraving is crisp and attractive. Barrels are tight on face. Action works appropriately when cycled with snap caps. Bores are bright, ejectors are strong and in time. Case is fine with only a few very minor marks from handling. Accessories are fine. Great gun! Accessories: Case & Accessories Barrel Length: 28" Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .028 (R) .029 Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: (L) .020 (R) .014 Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: 2" FFL Status: Modern Gauge: 20 Bore Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .620 (R) .621 Length of Pull: 14 - 7/8" Manufacturer: D.H. Sinnerton Model: Best Serial Number: 0437 Weight: 5 Lbs. 12 oz.

(M) SPECTACULAR HARTMANN & WEISS 16 BORE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN WITH ROSE AND SCROLL ENGRAVING BY MAST

Lot #1284 (Sale Order 203 of 301)

Circa 2013. A beautiful game gun with nitro proofed 29" blued barrels. Barrels built with ejectors and 2 - 3/4" chambers. The rib reads "HARTMANN & WEISS - HAMBURG". Rib with round brass front bead sight and floral engraving at breech. Barrel flats with proof marks, "16/70", "2471", "10" and "13". Chokes are Modified on left and Improved Cylinder on right. Case colored sidelock action with case hardened double triggers, gold cocking indicators, gas escapes, and disk set strikers. "HARTMANN & WEISS" in gold at bar. Action is nicely engraved with scrolls and flower bouquets. Top lever is also hardened and scroll engraved. Triggers are protected by a right-hand rolled-edge trigger guard that extends to a full length bottom strap and reads "2471" in gold. Trigger plate is engraved with engraver's name "F. GULLERT". Gun is non-auto safe and has "SAFE" in gold. The handsome and smoky-grained walnut stock with oil finish has been built with a finely checkered English straight-hand grip with drop points to a checkered butt. The matched checkered splinter forend is fit with an Anson-style push button release. Forend metal is case hardened and scroll engraved. This beautiful gun lives in a lightweight leather toe under case with black and gold "Hartmann & Weiss" leather trade label, snap caps, square oil bottle and spare checkered walnut butt plate. CONDITION: Excellent. Barrels retain mostly all of their original color with minor (superficial) handling marks. Action, triggers, and ejectors are all sound. Stock and forend with minor handling marks. Case is very good with light handling marks. Excellent gun! Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 29" Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .030 (R) .031 Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: (L) .018 (R) .009 Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/8" Gauge: 16 Bore Internal Bore Diameter: (BOTH) .663 Length of Pull: 14 - 3/4" Manufacturer: Hartmann & Weiss Model: SxS Serial Number: 2471 Weight: 6 Lbs. 3 oz.

(M) CSMC A-10 AMERICAN FACTORY DELUXE OVER/UNDER SHOTGUN WITH 12, 20, AND 28 GAUGE BARRELS, CASED.

Lot #1285 (Sale Order 204 of 301)

All barrel sets are 30" and constructed with mono-blocs, fit with wide vent ribs, anti-glare matting, red plastic bead front sights, and ejectors. Barrels with CSMC legends and designations ahead of blocs. Chokes are Trulock CSMC tubes; current tubes installed in 12 are Skeet and IC; 20 are Skeet and IC; 28 are Skeet and Modified. Round nose game-style forearm with point pattern checkering, Deely style latch release, and an inlaid eagle with an American shield and holding a pair of guns in its claws. French grey plasma nitrided sidelocks with 4 gold-washed pins and hunting scenes on each plate, left depicting a German Shorthair alerting on a pair of pheasants in a field, while the right has a Springer Spaniel alerting on a single pheasant; areas around hinge pin, fences, and bottom action are engraved with English style rose and scroll, with "A-10 AMERICAN" and "DELUXE" in forearm recess. Scalloped fences. Inertia-driven single gold-washed trigger. Attractive crotch feather walnut stock with pistol grip is checkered at the grip in 2 panels of point pattern checkering before terminating in a soft rubber Galazan brand recoil pad. Accessories include a Holland Sport shell caddy, Galazan leather paperwork folder with CoA and assorted paperwork, oil bottle, extra chokes (including wrenches): 12 gauge include Full, Improved Modified, and Modified; 20 gauge include Improved Modified, Full, and Modified; 28 includes Full, Improved Modified, and Improved Cylinder; appropriate cleaning supplies, and snap caps. Housed in a leather wrapped wood case with wine colored lining and wrapped in a canvas zip case. CONDITION: Overall very good. Barrels retain virtually all of their bluing with some very minor marks from the field. 20 gauge barrels have a small patch of cleaned oxidation at the bloc, and a slight depression in the rib. Receiver with virtually all of the French grey finish with some minor handling marks. Stock is excellent, slightly proud to metal, with some minor handling marks, most noticeable on the toe line. Mechanically fine, bores are free of pitting with some mild frosting from use, ejectors are very slightly out of time, top firing first. Case is very good, accessories excellent. An excellent set. Accessories: Case, box of accessories Barrel Length: (ALL) 30" Chamber: (A) 3" (B) 2 - 3/4" (C) 2 - 3/4" Choke: Tubes Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/8+ FFL Status: Modern Gauge: (A) 12 (B) 20 (C) 28 Length of Pull: 14 - 5/8" Manufacturer: CSMC Model: A-10 American Serial Number: A10-001278 Weight: 7 lbs 14oz w/ 12 gauge bbls

(C) CASED PAIR OF GOLDEN AGE JAMES PURDEY BEST QUALITY SLE 12 GAUGE GAME GUNS.

Lot #1286 (Sale Order 205 of 301)

Circa 1929. A nice vintage pair of London best guns with 28" chopper lump, nitro proofed, and blacked barrels. Barrels are adequately appointed with 2 - 3/4" chambers and ejectors. Barrels were reproofed in 2003 as flats are stamped "LP03", "70MM", "850 BAR" and "1 1/8". Bottoms of barrels are stamped "24003" and "24004" and "WH". Barrels also stamped with importers mark. Ribs are smooth, swamped, concave, and tapered with small steel front bead sights. "J. PURDEY & SONS, AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON. MADE OF SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTHS FLUID PRESSED STEEL." is engraved on both ribs. Ribs are also numbered "1" and "2" accordingly near breech. The number 1 gun is choked Improved Modified in left barrel and Modified in right. Number 2 gun is chocked Improved Modified in left and Improved Cylinder in right. Sidelock actions with vintage case colors have cocking indicators, set disk strikers, and are engraved with the company's traditional and famous Rose and Scroll. "J. PURDEY & SONS" engraved at base of lock plates. Guns are fit with double triggers, fronts are hinged. Blacked top levers are numbered "1" and "2" are engraved and checkered. Safe slides are engraved and checkered. "SAFE" is in gold. Guns are non-auto safe. Blacked scroll engraved trigger guards extend to long bottom straps with scrolls and each gun's serial number. Guns with nicely figured reddish brown walnut stocks are fit with drop points, English straight hand grips, engraved golden ovals that read "GM", and are finished by checkered wood butts. Grips and splinter forends with semi-sharp pattern point checkering. Forends with Anson releases and engraved escutcheons and blacked iron metal which are engraved with scroll. Interior iron metal is blacked and engraved with each gun's serial numbers, "1", "2" and "N". Guns live in a vintage oak and leather maker's case black with gold "JAMES PURDEY & SONS" case label, pull through in leather pouch and patches. Case lid with initials "GAM". CONDITION: Very good as refurbished. Barrels very good, retaining most all of a prior re-black. Gun (B) has right barrel with slight ding. Bores are bright. Actions, triggers, and ejectors are sound. Stocks are very good as restocked with signs of use. Forends very good with signs of use. Case is very good with signs of use/storage. Accessories: Oak & Leather Case Barrel Length: (BOTH) 28" Barrel Wall Thickness: (A/1) (L) .028 (R) .029 (B/2) (L) .026 (R) .023 Chamber: (BOTH) 2 - 3/4" Choke: (A/1) (L) .027 (R) .020 (B/2) (L) .028 (R) .010 Drop at Comb: (A/1) 1 - 1/2" (B/2) 1 - 5/8" Drop at Heel: (A/1) 2 - 1/4" (B/2) 2 - 3/8" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: (BOTH) 12 Bore Internal Bore Diameter: (A/1) (BOTH) .736 (B/2) (BOTH) .737 Length of Pull: (BOTH) 15" Manufacturer: (BOTH) Purdey Model: (BOTH) SLE Serial Number: (A) 24003 (B) 24004 Weight: (A/1) 6 Lbs. 5 oz. (B/2) 6 Lbs. 2 oz.

(M) KEN HUNT ENGRAVED WATSON BROS OVER UNDER 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN.

Lot #1287 (Sale Order 206 of 301)

Circa 2004. This lovely game gun has been appropriately built with 29" barrels that have a narrow filed solid rib, round brass front sight bead and "Boss and Co." styled ejectors. The nitro proofed blacked steel barrels are chambered for 2 - 3/4" cartridges. Top left side of barrel is marked "WATSON BROS. 39 REDCROSS WAY. LONDON BRIDGE". The chokes are both Improved Cylinder. A smoky piece of European walnut is fitted with a Prince of Wales semi-pistol grip, closely separated fine point checkering, steel engraved grip cap, gold oval with initials "JRS" at belly, checkered butt with beautifully engraved heel and toe plates. A matching game forend with tightly spaced fine checkering has an Anson style push button release with engraved escutcheon and an engraved styled forend iron screw. The forend is fitted with "Boss" styled ejector springs. Coin finished action is well appointed and signed by master engraver Ken Hunt. The 7-pin left lockplate is engraved with 4 grouse with sky and clouds overhead flying over a barbed wire fence in a field with foliate scroll at back of lockplate. The 7-pin right lockplate is engraved with 3 pheasants flying through a field and over a post and beam fence, sky and clouds overhead, and foliate scroll at rear of lockplate. The rest of the action frame is engraved slightly deeper with lovely floral scroll. Bottom action is also adorned with a gold inlay of a hunting dog with a duck hanging form its mouth and a bit of golden wheat grass just beneath it. Just above this reads "WATSON BROS LONDON - ENGLAND" in small gold inlay. The non auto safety with "Safe" in gold action; single mechanical trigger. Trigger is protected by a cast-off rolled edged trigger guard that extends to a full length engraved strap. This fine gun is accompanied by a leather maker's case with canvas outer, snap caps, and oil bottle. CONDITION: Very good, barrels retain 98% black with very slight handling marks. Stock and forend in very good condition with a few minor handling marks. Action is mechanically sound with strong ejectors, is on face and trigger is crisp. Engraving is excellent. Case is also very good. Lovely gun. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 29" Barrel Wall Thickness: (O) .026 (U) .022 Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: (O) .007 (U) .010 Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: 1 - 7/8" FFL Status: Modern Gauge: 12 Gauge Internal Bore Diameter: (O) .730 (U) .732 Length of Pull: 14 - 3/4" Manufacturer: Watson Bros Model: O/U Serial Number: 20097 Weight: 6 lbs 9 oz

(A) AN ATTRACTIVE AND WELL ACCESSORIZED STEPHEN GRANT & SONS 450 SIDELEVER DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE.

Lot #1288 (Sale Order 207 of 301)

Circa 1891. An early hammered .500/.450 Black Powder Express rifle built with heavy, brown Damascus 28" double rifle barrels. Barrels with extractors and full length wide filed rib. Rib with one standing sight regulated for 100 yards and 2 folding sights regulated for 200 and 300 yards. Rib also with standing front blade sight. Barrels read "STEPHEN GRANT & SONS" on left and "67A St. JAMES STREET, LONDON" on right. Barrel flats stamped with proofs, "7659", "450EX", "140-365". Bottom rib with eye for sling loop. Handsome side lever action with low engraved and checkered hammers, blacked, engraved checkered side lever, fire blued double triggers and full coverage scroll. "STEPHEN GRANT & SONS" engraved at bar. Trigger guard is blacked and with matched scroll engraving. Long bottom strap is blacked with matched engraving and serial number, "7659". Water table with serial number and proof stamp. Walnut stock with pistol grip, grip with sharp point checkering and steel engraved grip cap. Pistol grip with fine sharp checkering. Stock with beaded cheekpiece, eye for sling loop, gold oval with engraved sun face dial and steel checkered duck-tailed buttplate. Splinter forend with engraved escutcheon and Anson push forend release. Rifle lives in an oak and leather case with brass corners. Case with vintage paper "STEPHEN GRANT & SONS" trade label and accessories including reloading equipment. CONDITION: Very good. Barrels are very good with most of their color remaining and good rifling in bores. Action is very good with traces of case colors. Stock and forend both very good. Case is very good. Accessories: Case with accessories, unprimed brass & bullets Barrel Length: 28" Caliber/Bore: .500/450 Drop at Heel: 2 - 3/8" FFL Status: Antique Length of Pull: 14 - 3/8" Manufacturer: Stephen Grant & Sons Model: Sidelever Double Rifle Paperwork: Certification of Origin Serial Number: 7659 Weight: 10 Lbs. 11 oz.

(M) MARTIN HAGN FALLING BLOCK ACTION RIFLE WITH GORGEOUS MANNLICHER STYLE STOCK, CHAMBERED IN DESIRA

Lot #1289 (Sale Order 208 of 301)

Circa 2010. This lovely rifle is built on one of Martin's large size proprietary single shot actions, believed to be one of the strongest ever invented. It is chambered for the highly versatile .375 H&H rimless cartridge and almost stocked to the muzzle. The octagonal 24" nitro proofed barrel is furnished with a flat top matte filed rib. Rib with quarter rib and stepped bladed front sight. Front sight is fit with a low light flip-up sight. Quarter rib with EAW mounts, one standing sight, for 100 yards, and one folding sight, regulated for 200 yards, both with gold sight lines. Rib reads "M. HAGN, CRANBROOK-CANADA". Quarter rib reads "NR.261208" and "CAL .375H&H MAGNUM". Barrel with German nitro proofs. Case color hardened action with light scroll reads "M.HAGN" and decorated with light scrolls. Single trigger and action lever are also case hardened. Handsome fiery burled walnut stock with flat checkered pistol grip, case hardened grip cap, bottom strap, case colored sling loops, gold oval is finished by a black leather covered pad. Forend with matched checkering and engraved pin. The rifle weighs just 11 lbs. with its German made Carl Zeiss Diavari 1,5-6x scope and 9 lbs. 14 oz. without scope. Rifle and its accessories are all cased in a custom green canvas and leather case from Ian Tomlin, one of England's finest case makers. The case is appointed with a full complement of rifle cleaning equipment and accessories. CONDITION: Very good. Barrel is very good with mainly all of its color, and rifling is sharp. Action functions smoothly. Case colors are strong. Stock and forend are good with handling marks. Case is excellent. Nice rifle. Accessories: Case & Acessories Barrel Length: 24" Caliber/Bore: .375 H&H Magnum Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: 1 - 3/8" FFL Status: Modern Length of Pull: 14 - 1/4" Manufacturer: Martin Hagn Model: Falling Block Serial Number: 261208 Weight: 11 Lbs. w/Scope 9 Lbs. 14 oz. w/out Scope

(C) STEPHEN GRANT AND SONS SIDE LEVER 500 BPE DOUBLE RIFLE WITH CASE.

Lot #1290 (Sale Order 209 of 301)

Circa 1890. Chain Damascus barrels with dovetail lumps, fit with a bead front sight and an express rear sight with 2 leaves, one standing and one folding, regulated for 100 and 200 yards respectively, with silver express lines. Wide, solid, flat rib with file cut matting. Sling stud sweated to underside of rib, with light floral engraving. Action flats with London view and proof marks, 500 EX designation, and serial numbers. Splinter forearm with Anson plunger release is checkered in point pattern, exterior iron engraved with shaded acanthus scroll and a central shell motif at rear; interior stamped with matching serial number. Case colored sidelock action is engraved with nicely cut, minuscule shaded acanthus scrollwork, Grant style fluted fences with florals in the flutes, and signed "STEPHEN GRANT & SONS" on both lockplates. Action flats with London view proof and serial numbers. Double triggers are protected by a flat bottom trigger guard with tang that runs all the way to the pistol grip cap. Automatic safety with "SAFE" inlaid in gold ahead of tab. Pistol grip stock of an attractive, lightly fiddled, tightly straight grained walnut with grip cap engraved with more diminutive scroll and edged with floral strapwork, checkered in point pattern about the wrist with mullered borders, beaded cheekpiece with an accenting incised line. Toe line with sling swivel engraved with floral en suite with other, and a brass plate with a stylized sun with a face peeking over the horizon. Checkered steel buttplate. Housed in a modern Huey leather wrapped case with compartments for gun when disassembled, and French fitted for dusting brush, turn screw, oil bottle, handle for a 3 piece cleaning rod (spare 2 sections stored under barrels), and snapcaps. Charge card in lid indicates use with a 440 grain Woodleigh bullet over 55grains of IMR 4198 and a Federal 215 primer, with a 3.55 OAL. Also included are approximately 100 brass cases for .500 Nitro Express, mixed headstamps. Included is a receipt from Jean Jacques Perodeau regarding some restoration on this rifle, including refinishing the stock and recutting the checkering, and fabricating some small parts. CONDITION: Barrels retain the vast majority of their browning with bold definition to Damascus pattern. Some handling marks throughout from handling and the field, some through to silver, and some thinning and silvering at muzzles and breeches. Forearm is very good, checkering smoothened somewhat by age, with associated random handling marks. One small chip missing at right side, near iron, and one strike at top center. Case color with much, perhaps 15-20%, case colors, mostly in protected areas, with balance a smooth gunmetal grey. Engraving is crisp and nicely cut. Trigger guard also brought back up, slightly softened. Stock is very good as refreshed by Perodeau with some handling marks from the field, a few through the varnish at toe line. Sharp checkering, edges somewhat softened. Mechanically fine, bores are very good with strong rifling and some very mild frosting. Case. Some cases are slightly crushed but appear serviceable. A nice example of one of the quintessential "big bores", aided by the scarcity of Grant double rifles. Accessories: Case and unprimed brass Barrel Length: 27" Caliber/Bore: .500 BPE Drop at Heel: Approx. 2 - 1/4" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Length of Pull: 14 - 7/8" Manufacturer: Stephen Grant & Sons Model: Side Lever Double Rifle Serial Number: 6505 Weight: 9 lbs 12 oz

(C) A WELL HANDLING PRE-WAR HOLLAND & HOLLAND BOLT ACTION RIFLE IN .240 APEX WITH CASE AND SCARCE AM

Lot #1291 (Sale Order 210 of 301)

Circa 1920-1932 per Donald Dallas's book. Brass bead front sight on a sweated on base, relieved for a hood (not present), express rear sight with 2 leaves, one fixed and one folding; fixed sight is regulated for 50 and 200 yards, folding for 350. Top of barrel is engraved with the 98 New Bond street address, shank engraved "HOLLAND'S .240 BORE APEX SUPER EXPRESS RIFLE" and with nitro proofs. Large ring Mauser action marked on left side with "1151" H&H serial number, repeated on trigger guard, stippled across the top of the rings. 3 position safety has "SAFE" inlaid in gold. Walnut half stock of a restrained walnut with point pattern checkering at the forearm and about the pistol grip wrist, fit with a trap at the grip cap, empty. Left side of stock with an unbeaded cheekpiece. Toe line with a silver vanity plate, vacant, and sling stud; fore sling stud is on a base sweated to barrel ahead of forearm. Serrated horn buttplate. Housed in a newer alligatored leather wrapped case with a repro Holland & Holland trade label in lid and containing accessories composing a bottle of H&H branded rangoon oil, and approximately 30 rounds of Kynoch manufactured .240 Apex ammo: 10 rounds loose across 2 5 round boxes, 2 sealed 10 round boxes. CONDITION: Very good as rehabilitated and experienced in the field. Metal is very good with the vast majority of the bluing with some scattered random marks from the field, some very mild pitting visible under the bluing, which lends a cloudy appearance to the finish, and some very mild silvering to high edges. Stock in commensurate condition with field marks, but solid with no cracks or chips. Mechanically fine, bore is good with visible rifling, somewhat softened, and even frosting in the grooves. Case is excellent with some mild handling marks, accessories are very good; missing retaining pin on left side of handle. Ammo appears serviceable; please review Morphy T&C regarding ammo. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 23" Caliber/Bore: .240 Apex Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2"+ Drop at Heel: 2 - 3/8"+ FFL Status: Curio & Relic Length of Pull: 14 - 1/8" Manufacturer: H&H Model: Bolt Action Serial Number: 1151 Weight: 7 lbs 1 oz

(C) GRIFFIN & HOWE BOLT ACTION SPORTING RIFLE BUILT ON A SPRINGFIELD 1903 ACTION.

Lot #1292 (Sale Order 211 of 301)

Action built as 1903 Springfield by Springfield Armory in 1939 and subsequently rebuilt by Griffin and Howe circa 1950. 22" round tapered blued barrel with hooded ramp front sight, Griffin and Howe New York address marking, no rear sight boss, and marked at breech "30/06 GOVT" with band front sling swivel stud. Matching blued 1903 frame marked with serial number and standard military style bolt modified, jeweled, and checkered for scope use with milled blued military style floorplate. Action fitted with Griffin and Howe 2 lever detachable scope mount and period Kollmorgen 4x power scope and Lyman 48S rear peep sight. Custom checkered walnut pistol grip stock with ebony nose cap, Biesen style steel checkered buttplate, and silver oval vanity plaque marked with original owner's initials. CONDITION: Overall 98%, with small handling marks and light edge wear. Excellent bore and mechanics. Clear optics. Barrel Length: 22" Caliber/Bore: .30-06 Springfield FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: Griffin & Howe Model: Sporter Serial Number: 1502248

(C) GRIFFIN & HOWE CUSTOM MAUSER 98 BOLT ACTION RIFLE .270 WINCHESTER.

Lot #1293 (Sale Order 212 of 301)

Custom bolt action rifle built by Griffin & Howe using a Mauser 98 action and chambered in .270 Winchester with blued metal finish. 22" tapered steel barrel with barrel band sling swivel and top of barrel reading "No 2041 GRIFFIN & HOWE Inc. NEWYORK". Left side of barrel has caliber marking "CAL .270". Top of front receiver band is stippled. Magazine follower, bolt body, and right top face of magazine are jeweled. Attached Griffin and Howe removable side mount with Hensoldt Dural-Dialytan 4 power scope. Front of base plate is checkered along with trigger face. Extra push safety built in rear of the trigger guard. Walnut stock features sharp hand checkering, dark horn tip, metal pistol grip cap, right-handed cheek comb, silver name plate, rear sling swivel, and black lined rubber recoil pad with evidence of leather faced at one point. Includes attached leather sling. CONDITION: Excellent condition with 98% of finish remaining. Slight crack on left side of stock under the receiver side mount. Minimal handling marks throughout. Good bore with visible rifling. Good mechanics. Slight fog in optic. Barrel Length: 22" Caliber/Bore: .270 Winchester FFL Status: Curio & Relic Length of Pull: 13 - 1/2" Manufacturer: Griffin & Howe Model: Bolt Action Rifle Serial Number: 2041

(M) CSMC A-10 20 BORE OVER UNDER SHOTGUN WITH CASE.

Lot #1294 (Sale Order 213 of 301)

Monobloc barrels with vent rib machine cut with anti-glare matting and equipped with a red bead front sight. Barrel legends for model, 20 gauge, 2 - 3/4" chambers on left, and CSMC information on right; bottom barrel chamber with serial number matching to frame. Solid rib. Round nose game-style forearm of a highly fiddled walnut with point pattern checkering about a Deely style latch release. Case-colored detachable sidelock action laser engraved in near complete coverage a traditional English rose and scroll pattern, tightly executed. Fences with sprigs of engraving en suite. Single inertia-driven selective trigger with non-automatic safety. Gorgeous feather crotch walnut stock with Prince of Wales grip is checkered about the wrist in point-and-wave pattern, ending in a Galazan branded black leather recoil pad. Housed in a CSMC branded AmeriCase with trigger wrench, sidelock disassembly tool, assorted barrel weights, and additional chokes, including 2 Skeet chokes, 1 Full choke, 1 IC, 1 IM, 1 Mod; no tubes currently installed. CSMC slipcover with manual. CONDITION: Overall good, showing field use. Barrels with the vast majority of their bluing, with some light handling marks from the field and use, most notable approximately halfway down on right side, at chambers, and where forearm connects. Forearm is very good with some mars on right side, mostly towards nose, one noticeable towards rear. Locks are very good with strong vibrant case colors just starting to silver on edges; trigger largely silvered from use. Stock is good with handling marks throughout, some deeper pings, and a grain separation on left side of tang. Mechanically fine, bores are very good with some very minor frosting from use. Ejectors are soft but in time. Case and accessories are very good. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 30" Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: Tubes Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8" Drop at Heel: 1 - 7/8" FFL Status: Modern Gauge: 20 Bore Length of Pull: 14 - 3/8" Manufacturer: CSMC Model: A-10 Serial Number: A10-001144 Weight: 6 lbs 1 oz.

(C) EXTREMELY RARE PARKER DH 28 GAUGE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN WITH FACTORY DAMASCUS BARRELS.

Lot #1295 (Sale Order 214 of 301)

Originally made by Parker Gun Company in 1904. This extremely rare and desirable 28-gauge gun is only one of 6 "DH" Grades made with Damascus steel barrels. Parker Serialization Book does not list this gun. 26" Damascus steel labeled with "Damascus Steel" rib roll die mark on Parker addressed matted rib, extractors, and bead front sight with border breech engraving. Barrels are choked Modified and Improved Modified with 2 - 1/2" chambers. Case hardened finish "0" boxlock action with full coverage DH Grade style dog and bird vignette scene engraved frame with non-automatic safety and factory double triggers with blued floral engraved trigger guard with serial number. Checkered walnut pistol grip stock with carved panels with diamond tails with steel Parker skeleton buttplate, German silver vanity stock plate, Parker logo grip cap, and matching checkered splinter forearm with latch release. PGCA letter confirms configuration as a 28 gauge DH hammerless with 26" Damascus barrels and pistol grip stock. It was ordered by James Bell of Middlefield, Connecticut, on June 4th, 1910, and shipped on June 6th, 1910. CONDITION: Overall, 98% as restored barrel finish with insignificant handling marks. 85% vivid factory case colors with sharp markings. Good wood with 95% restored finish with small handling marks and sharp checkering. Good mechanics with tight lock up and a lever way to right with fantastic screws. Mirror bores. A very eye-catching shotgun and an excellent once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to purchase a rare Parker. Barrel Length: 26" Chamber: 2 - 1/2" Choke: Mod and Imp Mod Drop at Comb: 1 - 5/8" Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/2"- FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: 28 Length of Pull: 14 - 1/8" Manufacturer: Parker Model: DH Paperwork: PGCA Letter Serial Number: 121474 Weight: 6lbs 0.5oz

(C) PARKER AAHE PIGEON GUN 12 GAUGE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN WITH PGCA LETTER.

Lot #1296 (Sale Order 215 of 301)

Originally made by Parker Gun Company in 1905. According to Parker Serialization Book there is no information on this gun. The AAHE Grade was at the time the highest-grade Parker available; this gun is one of 238 made and one of 35 in 12 gauge with 32" barrels. It should be noted this gun has striking similarities to an A-1 Special, which was developed around the same time (was this a model for future guns?). Gun was professionally restored by unknown gunsmith with lots of similarities to Del Grego work. Blued 32" Sir Joseph Whitworth fluid steel barrels with "Whitworth Steel" rib roll die mark on Parker addressed matted rib with "Pigeon Gun" marking, engine turned barrel flats, ejectors, bead front sight, and deep floral breech engraving. Barrels are choked Improved Modified and Modified with 2 - 3/4" chambers. Case hardened finish No. 2 boxlock action with full coverage deep chiseled floral engraved frame, non-automatic safety, and factory gold plated double triggers with blued floral engraved trigger guard with serial number. Floral border checkered Circassian walnut pistol grip stock with checkered side panels and carved panel borders in A style with carved fleur-de-lis tails, factory skeleton steel buttplate, gold center hard rubber pistol grip cap with "E.I. Noble/Austin Texas" marking (possibly replaced by another owner since it does not match owner in letter) and matching checkered splinter forearm with latch release. PGCA letter confirms shipment as an AAHE pigeon gun with ejectors in 12 gauge, 32" Whitworth steel barrels, pistol grip stock, 14 - 1/8" LOP, 1 -5/8" drop at comb, and 2 - 5/8" at heel. Weight was 7 lbs 10 oz, and RH 260 LH 280 chokes. Further special requests were a non-automatic safety, trigger twisted for a left-handed shooter, and shield engraved "E.J. Nalle, Austin, Texas"; Du Bray placed the order. CONDITION: Overall, 98% as restored barrel finish with insignificant handling marks. 98% as restored vivid case colors with sharp markings. Good wood with 98% as restored finish with small handling marks and sharp checkering. Good mechanics with tight lock up and lever way to the right with fantastic screws. Mirror bores. A very eye-catching shotgun and very hard gun to find. Barrel Length: 32" Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: Improved Modified and Modified Drop at Comb: 1 - 5/8" Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/2" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: 12 Gauge Length of Pull: 14" Manufacturer: Parker Model: AAHE Paperwork: PGCA Letter Serial Number: 131614

(C) PARKER CHE 28 GAUGE 2 BARREL SET SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN WITH GOLD ANIMALS.

Lot #1297 (Sale Order 216 of 301)

Extremely rare and desirable Parker CHE Grade 2-barrel set built in 1929 by Parker Brothers Gun Company. This fine Parker has the status of being the only CHE Grade 28 gauge made with 30" barrels, according to "The Parker Story." It should also be mentioned that this gun comes with an extra set of factory 26" barrels, making it 1 of only 6 in that configuration, 1 of only 16 in 28 gauge, and only 1 of 697 total CH Grades made! 30" set of barrels features blued finish, matted rib, ejectors, period red Lyman high visibility sight with bone mid-bead sight, Parker address, and "Acme" Steel markings. Barrels are choked Improved Cylinder and Improved Cylinder. These barrels are noted in the Parker Serialization Book. Second set of barrels are 26" blued "ACME" Steel with 2 - 3/4" chambers, ejectors, matted rib, single bead front sight, and choked Improved Cylinder and Cylinder. Gun is mentioned in the Parker Serialization Book as having extra barrels and ejectors. Case hardened "00" frame boxlock action with standard CH grade engraving with pointing dog and floral design on left and right sides and flushed woodcock on bottom of the receiver. Dogs, birds, and serial number have been emphasized in gold post factory. Action is fitted with a Parker single selective trigger, non-automatic safety, blued floral engraved English-style trigger guard (not noted in Parker Serialization Book). Figured checkered American walnut English grip stock with checkered wood butt and carved diamond side panels. Each barrel has a designated matching walnut factory beavertail forearm with diamond and point pattern checkering and case-hardened floral latch release. Comes with a PGCA letter certifying all options and in a maker's label leather-covered trunk case. CONDITION: 30" barrels have 98% original blue with light freckling and edge wear with chokes possibly opened. 26" set have what appears to be 95% original blue with evidence of some repair work near the muzzle with an area of discoloration near the muzzle and chokes possibly opened to aid in repair. Action has 90% case colors, which were possibly reapplied when gold work was done, with the receiver showing evidence of carry wear with the area starting to fade to silver. There is a small area left of the trigger with several spots of discoloration. Lever is right at the dead center, action locks up tight. Action screws have been turned but are in time. Forearm iron metal retains 90% case with 30" showing a purple color from a possible refinish. Trigger guard has 98% of a total reblue remaining. Wood appears lightly cleaned with 98% varnish and small handling marks with checkering starting to flatten in grip areas (if refinished, resembles Remington work and was done long ago). The 26" forearm has a small chip out of the left side top. Mirror bores with good mechanics. Case in good condition. A fine old Parker with a lot of rare options. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: (A) 30" (B) 26" Chamber: (BOTH) 2 - 3/4" Choke: (A) Improved Cylinder and Improved Cylinder (B) Improved Cylinder and Cylinder. Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2"- Drop at Heel: 2 - 3/8" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: (BOTH) 28 Length of Pull: 14" Manufacturer: Parker Model: CHE Paperwork: PGCA Letter Serial Number: 232563 Weight: (A) 6lbs 3oz (B) 6lbs 0.5oz

(C) RARE, AWARD WINNING PARKER BROTHERS BHE 16 BORE SIDE BY SIDE SHOGTUN.

Lot #1298 (Sale Order 217 of 301)

Originally made by Parker Gun Company in 1920. Included William Larkin Moore letter states that this gun was originally made with rare 30" barrels in 16 gauge with no mention in the Parker Serialization book. 1 of 76 known to have been made in this configuration. While owned by William Larkin Moore, this gun was awarded "Finest Original Parker of all the Parkers in the 7th Gold Medal Concours d'Elegance of Fine Guns" in April of 2004 in California. This fine shotgun features blued 30" Acme fluid steel barrels with "Acme Steel" rib roll die mark on Parker addressed matted rib, ejectors, and bead sights with border breech engraving. Barrels are choked Improved Modified and Full, chambers measure 2 - 3/4". Case hardened finish No. 1 frame boxlock action with standard BHE grade full coverage floral engraving with pointing dogs on side panels and walking deer on the bottom. Automatic safety and factory double triggers with blued floral engraved trigger guard with serial number. Border checkered walnut pistol grip stock with checkered side panels, carved panel border diamond tails in BH grade style, Parker engraved skeleton buttplate, brass plate pistol grip cap, and matching checkered splinter forearm with latch release. Comes with Moore letter confirming original specifications and an award certificate from PGCA. CONDITION: Overall 95% original barrel finish with insignificant handling marks, barrels have slight case wear. Barrels have a slight blemish 4" from the breech on right barrel. 60% fading case colors with sharp markings, receiver starting to silver in carry areas. Good wood with 90% original finish with small handling marks and sharp checkering. Good mechanics, tight lock up, and lever way to the right with fantastic screws. Mirror bores. A very eye-catching shotgun with rare specifications. Barrel Length: 30" Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: Imp Mod and Full Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/2" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: 16 Bore Length of Pull: 14 - 1/4" Manufacturer: Parker Brothers Model: BHE Paperwork: Documentation, Award Serial Number: 190592 Weight: 6lbs 9oz

(C) PARKER DH 28 GAUGE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN.

Lot #1299 (Sale Order 218 of 301)

Originally made by Parker Gun Company in 1902. This is 1 of 85 guns made in 28 gauge with 26" barrels. The Parker Serialization Book does not list this gun. Blued 26" Titanic fluid steel barrels labeled with "Titanic Steel" rib roll die mark on Parker addressed with matted rib, ejectors, bead front sight, and border breech engraving. Barrels are choked Modified and Cylinder with 2 - 1/2" chambers. Case hardened finish "0" boxlock action with full coverage DH grade style Dog and Bird vignette scene engraved frame with non-automatic safety and factory double triggers with blued floral engraved triggerguard with serial number. Checkered walnut pistol grip stock with carved panels with diamond tails with Parker steel skeleton buttplate, German silver vanity stock plate, Parker logo grip cap, and matching checkered splinter forearm with latch release. PGCA letter confirms shipment as a DH hamerless in 28 gauge with 26" Titanic steel barrels and a capped pistol grip; it was returned for credit on November 5th, 1912, by Simmons Hardware from W.F. Roberts Co. CONDITION: Overall, 95% as restored barrel finish with insignificant handling marks. 10% case colors with sharp markings, action cleaned to a silvery patina. Good wood with 95% as restored finish with small handling marks and sharp checkering. Good mechanics with tight lock up and lever way to the right with excellent screws. Mirror bores. A very rare shotgun. Barrel Length: 26" Chamber: 2 - 1/2" Choke: Mod and Cyl Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/4" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: 28 Gauge Length of Pull: 14 - 1/8" Manufacturer: Parker Model: DH Paperwork: PGCA Letter Serial Number: 108672 Weight: 5lbs 1 oz

(C) PARKER CHE 20 GAUGE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN.

Lot #1300 (Sale Order 219 of 301)

Originally made by Parker Gun Company in 1928. 1 of 21 guns made as a CH Grade in 20-gauge with 30" barrels. Gun is not listed in Parker Serialization Book. Blued 30" Acme fluid steel barrels labeled with "Acme Steel" rib roll die mark on Parker addressed matted rib, ejectors, and bead front sight, with border breech engraving. Barrels are choked Modified and Cylinder with 2 - 3/4" chambers. Case hardened finish "0" boxlock action with full coverage CH Grade style dog and bird vignette scene engraved frame with non-automatic safety and factory double triggers with blued floral engraved trigger guard with serial number. Round knob pistol grip checkered walnut stock with carved panel with diamond tails, added Decelerator rubber recoil pad, "EWC" gold initials in stock, and matching checkered splinter forearm with latch release. CONDITION: Overall, 95% factory barrel finish with insignificant handling marks and carry areas turning to a silvery patina. 80% original case colors with sharp markings, balance fading to plum. Good wood with 90% original finish with small handling marks and sharp checkering. Good mechanics with tight lock up, and a lever way to right with fantastic screws. Mirror bores. A very eye-catching shotgun and a rare shotgun with shootable dimensions. Barrel Length: 30" Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: Mod and Cyl Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/4" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: 20 Gauge Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2" Manufacturer: Parker Model: CHE Serial Number: 230029 Weight: 6lbs 6.5oz

(C) PARKER DHE 16 GAUGE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN.

Lot #1301 (Sale Order 220 of 301)

Originally made by Parker Gun Company in 1931. According to the Parker Serialization Book, this gun is listed as a "T13" (D) Grade in 16-gauge with all options confirmed. Blued 28" Titanic fluid steel barrels labeled with "Titanic Steel" rib roll die mark on Parker addressed matted rib with ejectors, bead front sight, and border breech engraving. Barrels are choked Full and Modified with 2 - 3/4" chambers. Case hardened finish No. 1 boxlock action with full coverage DH Grade style Dog and Bird vignette scene engraved frame with automatic safety and double triggers with blued floral engraved trigger guard with serial number. Checkered walnut pistol grip stock with carved panel with diamond tails, Parker Skeleton Steel buttplate, German silver vanity stock plate, Parker logo grip cap, and matching checkered splinter forearm with latch release. CONDITION: Overall 95% as restored barrel finish with insignificant handling marks. 60% original case colors with sharp markings, balance fading to silver. Good wood with 95% as restored finish with small handling marks and sharp checkering. Good mechanics with mirror bores, tight lock up, and a lever way to right with phenomenal screws. A great Parker. Barrel Length: 28" Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: Full and Mod Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: 2"+ FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: 16 Length of Pull: 14" Manufacturer: Parker Model: DHE Serial Number: 235887 Weight: 7lbs .8oz

(C) RARE PARKER DHE 20 GAUGE FACTORY 24" BARREL SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN.

Lot #1302 (Sale Order 221 of 301)

Special ordered Parker DHE grade 20-gauge hammerless shotgun by Parker Brothers Gun Company in 1923. 1 of only 16 DHE Grade 20 gauge guns made with factory 24" barrels and only 1 of 1536 made in 20 gauge according to "The Parker Story." Gun has 24" blued Titanic Steel barrels with matted rib, ejectors, 2 - 1/2" chambers, and is choked Improved Modified and Modified with single bead front sight. Cited in "Parker Serialization" book with 24" barrels. Case-hardened boxlock size 0 frame with standard DHE grade full coverage floral engraving with dog scene on right and left panels and a flying and strutting bird scene on bottom. Action is fitted with double triggers, automatic safety, and blued vignette engraved trigger guard. Figured standard DH-grade pattern checkered American walnut pistol grip stock with German silver oval vanity plate, period leather-faced Jostam vented rubber recoil pad, Parker logo hard rubber pistol grip cap, and standard diamond carved side panel tails. Matching standard checkering pattern walnut splinter forearm with Deeley latch. Comes with a canvas-fitted trunk case with snap caps. PGCA letter verifies all options. CONDITION: 95% original blue with light assembly and edge wear at muzzles. Action has sharp engraving with 10% original case colors, with the majority faded to a silver patina. Trigger guard has completely worn to a silver patina. Stock retains 90% of original varnish with sharp checkering. The stock has several dings and bruises from use with the pad added, probably in the period, with original widow's peak still visible. Stock and forearm appear to have had a coat of linseed oil added. Gun has excellent bores and mechanics, with case in excellent condition. A rare Parker for the serious collector. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 24" Chamber: 2 - 1/2" Choke: Improved Modified and Modified Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: 2" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: 20 Gauge Length of Pull: 14" from front trigger Manufacturer: Parker Model: DHE Paperwork: PGCA Letter Serial Number: 203439 Weight: 5lbs 1oz

(C) LINSLEY BROTHERS 20 BORE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN.

Lot #1303 (Sale Order 222 of 301)

Circa 1905. An English made 20 gauge sidelock ejector shotgun. The 28" round blacked barrels are nicely fit with ejectors and a tapered, smooth, concave game rib fit with a steel bead front sight. Modern London Nitro proof with the proper reproof marks from 1987, modern proved for 2 - 3/4" cartridges. Chokes are Improved Cylinder in both barrels. The coin finished action is adorned with full coverage rose and scroll engraving. Action is fit with double triggers, cocking indicators, and an automatic safety with "SAFE" ahead of the blued, engraved, and checkered slide safety. Triggers are protected by a blacked and engraved guard with scrolls and serial number. Best quality walnut stock with traditional English straight hand grip, drop points, vacant stock oval, and a 1/2" leather covered recoil pad. Splinter forend with Anson style release. The shotgun resides in a very compact leather case with accessories. The case has a paper "LINSLEY BROTHERS" label on the interior of the lid along with a small paper card. CONDITION: Very good. Barrel bores are bright and shiny and ring well. Barrels are slightly loose on face. Triggers are crisp. Slight handling marks on buttstock and forend. Case is good with handling and use marks. A nice gun to add to any collection. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 28" Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .027 (R) .031 Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: (BOTH) .006 Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: 2" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: 20 Bore Internal Bore Diameter: (BOTH) .614 Length of Pull: 14 - 7/8" Manufacturer: Linsley Brothers Model: Sidelock Serial Number: 1629 Weight: 6 Lbs

(C) RARE PARKER AHE 12 GAUGE BOXLOCK SHOTGUN WITH CASE.

Lot #1304 (Sale Order 223 of 301)

An extremely rare Parker AHE Grade made by Parker Brothers Gun Company in 1914. 1 of only 167 AHE Grades built, 1 of 12 in 12 gauge, and 1 of 48 with 30" barrels, according to "The Parker Story". Gun is also noted in the Parker Serialization book. Gun is fitted with 30" Acme Steel barrels with matted Parker addressed rib, ejectors, 2 - 3/4" chambers, and Full and Full chokes with single bead sight. Case hardened No. 2 Frame special ordered with modest scroll engraving, no gold, double triggers, non-automatic safety, and blued scroll engraved trigger guard. Special ordered figured Circassian walnut floral pattern checkered pistol grip stock with a scroll engraved skeleton steel buttplate, hard rubber grip cap, and a brass oval vanity plate. The stock has checkered side panels with fleur-de-lis tails. Matching standard AHE checkering pattern splinter forearm with case-hardened floral engraved latch release. Comes in an Abercrombie and Fitch leather trunk case with snap caps. PGCA research verifies all options and shipping info. PROVENANCE: Per the factory letter, ordered by Charles Parker Co. 32 Warren Street, New York, to be shipped to S.W.C. Trexler at the Racquet Club of Philadelphia. Ordered November 25th, 1914, and shipped February 3rd, 1915. CONDITION: 85% original barrel blue with heavy carry and usage wear, handling areas worn to a silvery patina with a mixture of small scratches overall. Action worn to a total silvery patina with some light freckling, screws turned, and left floorplate screw damaged. The trigger guard is worn completely silver. Wood has traces of original varnish with usage dings and marks with significant checkering left. Mirror bores with tight lock-up. Good mechanics. Case is in excellent condition. A rare, well-used, honest Parker with much life left. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 30" Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: Full and Full Drop at Comb: 1 - 5/8" Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/2"+ FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: 12 Length of Pull: 14 - 1/8" from front trigger Manufacturer: Parker Model: AHE Paperwork: PGCA Letter Copy Serial Number: 165194 Weight: 7lbs 11.3oz

(C) PRE-WAR PURDEY 12 GAUGE BEST QUALITY SLE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN WITH CASE.

Lot #1305 (Sale Order 224 of 301)

Circa 1910. An early, beautifully renovated, game gun with 30" chopper lump nitro proof blacked steel barrels. Barrels are built with ejectors and 2 - 3/4" chambers. Bottom of barrels are stamped "19974" and flats with "LP17", "12", "70MM", "NP", "18.5", "CIP", and "N". Barrels rib is raised, smooth, concaved with round front brass bead sight and with light floral engraving at breech. Rib reads "J. PURDEY & SONS, AUDLEY HOUSE. SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON ", MADE OF SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTHS FLUID PRESSED STEEL". Chokes are Improved Modified in both barrels. The newly case color hardened action with disk set strikers, cocking indicators and color hardened double triggers is auto-safe with "SAFE" in gold. Top lever is blacked and engraved, safe slide is engraved and checkered. Triggers are protected with a blacked floral scrolled trigger guard that extends to a full length bottom strap with serial number. New smoky brown Turkish walnut stock with drop points, finely checkered English straight hand grip (checkered over wrist), and gold oval at belly, completed by a checkered butt. Splinter forend renovated to match and with a blacked checkered Anson release. Escutcheon is case colored/engraved while bottom iron metal is blacked and engraved. Interior iron metal is blacked and reads with the guns serial number and "FP". Gun resides in a leather case with brass corners. Case is furnished with a black and gold leather case label, Purdey Svelyt cleaning cloth, gold tone snap caps, gold tone oil bottle, patches and nylon cleaning rod. Outer case lid with round disk with initials "JSD" engraved. CONDITION: Excellent. Barrels retain mostly all of their black and bores are good. Action is sound along with the triggers and ejectors. Stock is excellent with some slight bruising. Forend is excellent. Very nicely renovated gun. Accessories: Leather Case & Accessories Barrel Length: 30" Barrel Wall Thickness: (BOTH) .034 Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: (BOTH) .027 Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/4" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: 12 Gauge Internal Bore Diameter: (BOTH) .728 Length of Pull: 14 - 5/8" Manufacturer: J. Purdey & Sons Model: SLE Serial Number: 19974 Weight: 7 Lbs.

(M) KRIEGHOFF K-80 OVER UNDER SHOTGUN 2-BARREL SET.

Lot #1306 (Sale Order 225 of 301)

Circa 1995 per KF date code. Barrel set (A) is a 30" set of mono-bloc over/under barrels with a white plastic front sight and steel mid bead on a broadway vent rib with wire cut ports for recoil reduction towards muzzle. Typical Krieghoff legends, modern German nitro proofs for 12 gauge, 2 - 3/4" chambers, with a nominal IBD of 18.6 in each barrel. Import marked on under barrel for Krieghoff International, Ottsville. Barrel set (B) is a single barrel monobloc trap set in identical configuration and specifications. Competiton forearm with relieved area across top for fingers, checkering in a point pattern about a Deeley style latch release, and engraved with light border florals at exterior iron. Interior iron stamped with matching serial number. Iconic nickel finished K-80 action with sliding hood, engraved in semi-relief on the left side with a flock of ducks in a marsh scene, right with an eagle descending on a bass, mid-leap out of a creek in a forested scene, and Krieghoff's shield on bottom; accenting scroll throughout. Single selective mechanical trigger and non-automatic safety. Stock on a nicely figured walnut with grain reminiscent of windswept dunes has sidepanels, a pronounced pistol grip with dual palm swell and checkered in 2 panels about the wrist with mullered borders; cast slightly off for a right handed shooter. Slight Monte Carlo. Kick-Eez recoil pad. Housed in a blue lined Americase with Krieghoff stock tool and 10 chokes: 2x 0s, 2x 1s, 1x 2, 2x 3s, 2x 4s, 1x 5. CONDITION: Excellent, showing light evidence of range use. Barrels retain virtually all of their black with some minor handling marks and superficial scratches, mostly about the barrel lugs from assembly/disassembly. Action excellent with some very minor handling marks; very close if not NOS. Stock excellent with a collection of random dings and impressions at the toe, scattered superficial scratches en suite. Mechanically fine, ejectors are in time, bores are very good with some mild firing residue. The K-80 is a highly respected clays gun, and this example is ready for the range. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: (A) 30" (B) 34" Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: Tubes Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8" Drop at Heel: 1 - 1/4" at Monte Carlo, 1 - 3/4"- at rear FFL Status: Modern Gauge: 12 Ga Length of Pull: 14" Manufacturer: Krieghoff Model: K-80 Serial Number: 24374 Weight: 9 lbs 5 oz

(M) UNUSUAL PIOTTI CLASSIC HAMMER 20 GAUGE SHOTGUN WITH CASE, ENGRAVED BY CASTELLI.

Lot #1307 (Sale Order 226 of 301)

Circa 2010. A very nice modern era Italian made hammer game gun with exposed hammers and 32" nitro proofed chopper lump barrels. Barrels are appointed with extractors and hand-filed matte tapered rib with round brass front sight. The barrels are choked Full in left barrel and Modified in right. Barrel flats stamped with Italian proofs, "A159", "20-76" and "CF". Barrel bottoms stamped "15.8", KG1.400", "15.8" and proof marks. Left barrel reads "FLLI PIOTTI - ITALY-". Coin finished low-profiled hammered action with rose bouquets and scrolls engraved by A. Castelli. The engraver's signature is on the right side of the trigger plate. An engraved right-edge rolled trigger guard protects double triggers, front articulated, and extends to an engraved long bottom strap with the guns serial number engraved. The action's water table is stamped with Italian proof marks, "FLLI PIOTI", serial number, and the Piotti logo. The well-figured deluxe quality stock has a classic straight hand grip, drop points, fine checkering, an engraved stock oval with two letters in script, and a 5/8" leather-covered recoil pad. The beavertail forend is similarly checkered with an Anson-style push button release. The shotgun resides in its Nizzoli-made single leather case with Flli Piotti's black and gold leather label affixed to the inside of the lid. The case is accessorized with a round nickel oil bottle, a pair of Flli Piotti nickel snap caps, and a bottle of oil equipped with a fine tip for precision oiling. CONDITION: Excellent, as new. Barrels with mainly all of their original color. Bores are bright and shiny, triggers are crisp, and extractors function well. Minor handling/storage marks on buttstock and forend. Case is very good with a few minor handling/storage marks. Unique and beautiful gun. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 32" Barrel Wall Thickness: (BOTH) .037 Chamber: 3" Choke: (L) .028 (R) .012 Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: 1 - 3/4" FFL Status: Modern Gauge: 20 Bore Length of Pull: 15 - 1/8" Manufacturer: Piotti Model: Classic Hammer Serial Number: A159 Weight: 7 Lbs. 1 oz.

(M) CSMC A-10 12 BORE OVER UNDER SHOTGUN WITH CASE.

Lot #1308 (Sale Order 227 of 301)

Monobloc barrels with vent rib machine cut with anti-glare matting and equipped with a red bead front sight. Barrel legends for model, 12 gauge, and 3" chambers on left, and CSMC information on right; bottom barrel chamber with serial number matching to frame. Semi-vented midrib. Round nose game-style forearm of a well-marbled walnut with point pattern checkering about a Deely style latch release. Case-colored detachable sidelock action laser engraved in near complete coverage a traditional English rose and scroll pattern, tightly executed. Fences with sprigs of engraving en suite. Single inertia-driven selective trigger with non-automatic safety. Attractive heavily marbled walnut stock with wide pistol grip is checkered about the wrist in point-and-wave pattern, cast off for a right handed shooter, ending in a Galazan branded black leather recoil pad. Housed in a CSMC branded AmeriCase with chokes, including 4 unmarked tubes; others include 1 Improved Modified, 1 SK1, 1 Improved Cylinder, 1 Full, 1 Modified; no tubes currently installed. CSMC slipcover with manual, and adjustable stock weight. CONDITION: Overall good, showing field use. Barrels with virtually all of their bluing, with some light handling marks from the field and use. Forearm is very good with some minor handling marks. Locks are very good with strong, vibrant case colors just starting to silver on edges, with heavier silvering on bottom where gun would have been carried. Stock is good with handling marks throughout, some deeper pings. Mechanically fine, bores are very good with some extremely minor evidence of use. Ejectors are slightly out of time, top firing first. Case and accessories are very good. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 30" Chamber: 3" Choke: Tubes Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/8" FFL Status: Modern Gauge: 12 Bore Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2" Manufacturer: CSMC Model: A-10 Serial Number: A10-001690

(M) PIOTTI MONACO 2 20 BORE SIDE LOCK EJECTOR 20 SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN.

Lot #1309 (Sale Order 228 of 301)

Circa 1985 per Italian proof code. Chopper lump barrels with steel forebead on a narrow, file cut matte, solid rib. Left barrel is signed "Flli Piotti" in gold. Barrel flats with Modern Italian nitro proofs for a 3" 20 gauge with nominal IBD of 15.8 in each barrel. Woodcock Hill importer mark just ahead of forearm lug. Low profile beavertail forearm with Anson style plunger release, point pattern checkering about a central escutcheon with Piotti's device, engraved with an archer on the hunt, probably Diana. Exterior iron with English rose and scroll pattern engraving, interior with serial number. Water table with modern Italian proofs, serial number, Boehler proof, and Piotti Monaco 2 designation. Sidelocks with tightly executed and nicely shaded English pattern rose and scroll with beaded fences. Engravers signature, Zacchi, at trigger guard; Giuseppe Zacchi is the master engraver for Perazzi, and notable guns include the Grand Perazzi with scenes from the 2005 Grand American. Trigger guard with long tang is engraved en suite and has a rolled right edge protecting a single mechanical stippled trigger. Nonautomatic safety with "S" inlaid ahead of slide, golden crown on break open lever. English straight stock of a nicely figured, somewhat smokey, darkly streaked walnut, with diamond grip, checkered in point pattern about the wrist and terminating in a checkered butt; cast slightly off for a right handed shooter. CONDITION: Barrels retain virtually all of their original black with some minor marks from handling and the field, with only the most minute silvering at muzzle. Wood is excellent with some very minor handling marks, commensurate with barrels. Actions are excellent with some superficial marks common to coin finish; engraving is crisp. Mechanically fine, bores are excellent; ejectors are strong and in time. Barrel Length: 27 - 1/2" Chamber: 3" Choke: (L) .015 (Modified) (R) .0032 (Improved Cylinder) Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8" Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/8" FFL Status: Modern Gauge: 20 Bore Length of Pull: 14 - 1/8" Manufacturer: Piotti Model: Monaco 2 Serial Number: 8266 Weight: 5 lbs 12 oz

(M) FAUSTI SLE DOUBLE RIFLE IN .243 WINCHESTER, ENGRAVED BY MUFFOLINI, WITH CASE.

Lot #1310 (Sale Order 229 of 301)

23 - 7/8" monobloc barrels with a red fiber optic front sight on a raised island, U notch rear sight with low-visibility enamel paint on quarter rib; 2 sections of the file cut matting are screwed in and can be removed to mount a scope rail. Lightly dressed with wriggle work at the blocs, and gold inlaid "FAUSTI-ITALY" over left chamber. Underside of barrels with caliber designation, Fausti USA import mark, and modern Italian nitro proofs; barrel flats with CU proof for 2019. Flat bottom forearm with lightly schnabeled tip, checkered in a point pattern, and fit with an Anson plunger. Case colored sidelock action with restrained engraving of florals and acanthus scroll on a stippled background, bottom with the Fausti device in a scroll device, highlighted in gold, and "FAUSTI / CLASSICO"; signed "L. MUFFOLINI" on trigger plate. Nicely sculpted fences with deeply set striker heads nda diminutive fishform cocks with tall cocks. Blued trigger guard protects double triggers with long tang that extends down to steel grip cap with engraving en suite, and serial number on tang. Pistol grip stock made of a nicely figured and fiddlebacked walnut, with point pattern checkering about the wrist, and a shadowline cheekpiece on left side. Rubber recoil pad over a black line spacer. Housed in a Negrini made Fausti case with sleeves for gun when disassembled for storage, factory paperwork (including test target), scope rail for rib, and a set of Fausti branded QD scope rings. CONDITION: Very good and appears to have only been used a few times since proof. Barrel with some handling marks from the field throughout; one area of rash of left barrel, approximately 3 - 1/2" long. Action with virtually all of the case coloring with some handling marks and superficial scratches from the field that do not detract. Engraving is clean and nicely cut. Stocks are very good with handling and use marks en suite, most noticeable on left side, including some finish rubbing at nose of comb. Mechanically fine, bores are excellent with strong rifling. Case excellent. A nicely handling double rifle for small game. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 23 - 7/8" Caliber/Bore: .243 Winchester Drop at Heel: Approx. 1 -7/8" FFL Status: Modern Length of Pull: 13 - 3/4" from front trigger Manufacturer: Fausti Model: Double Rifle Serial Number: B61718 Weight: 7 lbs

(M) JOHN WILKES BEST QUALITY 12 GAUGE SIDE BY SIDE SLE ENGRAVED BY KEN HUNT, WITH MAKER CASE.

Lot #1311 (Sale Order 230 of 301)

Circa 1990. A lovely and modern side by side game gun with 27" chopper lump nitro proof blued steel barrels. Barrels built with Holland & Holland styled assisted opening mechanism, ejectors, and 2 - 3/4" chambers. Chokes are Full on left and Improved Modified on right. Rib is smooth, concave, tapered with small round brass front bead and reads "John Wilkes" (in gold) and "79. Beak Street. London. W1.". The case colored sidelock action with gold line cocking indicators in the Holland style is handsomely engraved by master engraver Ken Hunt and is triple signed: once on each lock plate and again at action bottom "K.C. Hunt", "90". At bottom the master's name is completely spelled out. The left lock plate is engraved with flying pheasants flying over field, right lock plate with grouse flying over heather, and bottom of action is engraved with mallard coming for landing over pond. Lock plates with "John Wilkes" in gold. All game scenes and action with supporting acanthus scroll. Top lever and slide safe are both nitre blued, engraved, and checkered. "SAFE" in gold. Double triggers are protected by a right hand rolled edged nitre blued scroll engraved guard that extends to its full length bottom strap with matched scroll engraving and serial number engraved in a banner. Gun is stocked to the fences with a lovely piece of well figured reddish brown walnut. Stock with drop points, sharp, finely checkered English straight hand diamond grip, gold oval, and finished with a checkered butt. The matched checkered splinter forend has been fit with case color hardened exterior metal and Anson release. Interior iron metal is also case color hardened and with serial number. Gun resides in a dark brown leather case with brass corners and canvas outer. Case is furnished with black and gold leather John Wilkes trade label, nylon cleaning rod, gold tone snap caps, gold tone round oil bottles, turn screws, cleaning accessories and tools. CONDITION: Excellent, like new. Barrels retain basically all of their color. Bores are bright. Action, triggers, and ejectors operate well. Stock is excellent. Forend is very good with mark from case storage. Excellent Gun and Package. Accessories: Case, Cover & Accessories Barrel Length: 27" Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .033 (R) .034 Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: (L) .031 (R) .021 Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8" Drop at Heel: 2" FFL Status: Modern Gauge: 12 Bore Internal Bore Diameter: (BOTH) .729 Length of Pull: 14 - 5/8" Manufacturer: John Wilkes Model: Best SLE Serial Number: 15286 Weight: 6 Lbs. 9 oz.

CORRECTION: The checkering has been recut at the wrist.

(M) CSMC A.H. FOX FE GRADE SIDE BY SIDE 28 BORE SHOTGUN WITH CASE.

Lot #1312 (Sale Order 231 of 301)

CSMC made A.H. Fox FE Grade shotgun made circa 2000. This fine shotgun features 28" blued fluid steel factory barrels with "Krupp Fluid Steel" rib roll die mark on left barrel and "Made to Order by A.H. Fox" on right barrel. Fit with ejectors and bead sights with floral breech engraving and signature FE Grade gold "lightning bolt" breech inlays. Barrels are choked Modified and Improved Cylinder, chambers measure 2 - 3/4". Case hardened "FE" marked boxlock action with standard FE grade full coverage floral engraving with gold pointing dogs on side panels, gold quail on bottom with "ANSLEY H. FOX" in gold. Gold diamond hinge pin inlays with automatic safety and factory gold plated single selective trigger. Blued floral engraved trigger guard with gold pointing dog and serial number in gold. Border checkered walnut round knob pistol grip stock with Fleur De Lis pattern checkered side panels, Parker style skeleton floral engraved steel buttplate, gold oval vanity plate with original owner's initials, and matching factory checkered beavertail forearm with latch release. Comes in custom maker's label fitted leather-covered case with canvas dust cover. CONDITION: Overall 98% original barrel finish with insignificant handling mark, barrels have slight case wear. 98% vivid case colors with sharp markings. Good wood with 98% original finish with small handling marks and sharp checkering. Good mechanics with tight lock up. Mirror bores, possibly unfired since factory. Case in excellent condition. A very eye-catching shotgun with spectacular specifications. Barrel Length: 28" Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: Modified and Improved Cylinder Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/2" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: 28 Bore Length of Pull: 14 - 1/4" Manufacturer: CSMC Model: FE Serial Number: F205879 Weight: 6lbs 2.5oz

(M) CLASSIC HOLLAND & HOLLAND .375 H&H BOLT ACTION RIFLE WITH SCHMIDT AND BENDER SCOPE.

Lot #1313 (Sale Order 232 of 301)

Built off of an F.N. Mauser action circa 1974. 25" barrel with a thick brass blade front sight on a sweated on raised base with a rotating hood and matting on ramp and flat. Sling swivels on sweated on base on barrel and at toe line. Express rear sight on a matted island en suite with front sight, fit with 2 leaves, one fixed and one folding. Fixed sight regulated for 50 and 200 yards, folding for 350. Sweated-on QD scope mount bases obscure finer details of English proofs, but nitro proofs are easily visible. Top of barrel has H&H 13 Bruton Street address, possibly a retrace as it is quite crisp. Mounted with a Schmidt and Bender 1.5-6x scope with duplex reticle. Stippling over front ring, scope bases are lightly engraved. Floor metal engraved with "4 CARTRIDGES" and "3625" Holland & Holland serial on bottom of trigger guard. Walnut stock of a restrained straight grain with nice fiddling is checkered at forearm and pistol grip wrist with point pattern checkering, light Monte Carlo comb, large beaded cheekpiece that nicely flows into the wrist, and trap at pistol grip with 2 spare front sights. Stock terminates in a Decelerator recoil pad, and is fit with a brass plate in toe line, engraved "JW". CONDITION: Very good as rehabilitated. Barrel and action with the vast majority of the bluing with some silvering on high edges and scattered handling marks from the field, legends softened but legible. Stock is good with scattered random dings and impressions from the field, but free of cracks or chips; one spliced repair on right side of tang, about 1 - 1/8" x 1/4. Pistol grip cap with the vast majority of the subdued case color. Mechanically fine, bore is very good with sharp rifling and some mild oxidation in grooves, glass is clear and throws smoothly. A well-proportioned rifle in an all-time classic caliber. Barrel Length: 25" Caliber/Bore: .375 H&H Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/4" Drop at Heel: 1 - 7/8" at rearmost, 1 - 1/2"- at rear of Monte Carlo FFL Status: Modern Length of Pull: 13 - 3/4" Manufacturer: Holland & Holland Model: Bolt Action Serial Number: 3625 Weight: 10 lbs 3 oz w/ scope

(M) PIOTTI KING ENGLISH 16 BORE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN WITH CASE.

Lot #1314 (Sale Order 233 of 301)

Circa 2015. A very nicely made Italian game gun with 29" blued, nitro proofed, chopper lump barrels. Barrels are furnished with ejectors and 2 - 3/4" chambers. Barrels with tapering, smooth, concave game rib, and small round brass front bead sight. Rib reads "FLLI PIOTTI GARDONE VT". Barrel flats read "CN", "16-70", "A 278", "CIP", and "S". Bottom of barrels with importer markings and "KG1.170" and "17.0". Chokes are Modified on left and Improved Cylinder on right. Sleek case colored rounded side lock action with cocking indicators, double triggers, and fine scroll and rose bouquet engraving. Engraving orchestrated by "A. Castelli". Double triggers are protected by a blacked right-hand rolled-edged trigger guard. Trigger guard extends to a full-length bottom strap with scroll engraving and serial number. Gun is non-auto safe with "S" in gold. Traditional reddish smoky-grained brown English straight-hand grip stock with fine checkering is finished by a black ebonite serrated butt plate. Finely checkered splinter forend built with black scroll engraved escutcheon and black scroll engraved exterior iron metal. Gun resides in a "PIOTTI" travel case with leather trim. Case with leather wallet and certificate paperwork. CONDITION: Excellent. Barrels near new. Action, ejectors and triggers function excellently with snap caps. Stock very good with minor handling marks and forend also excellent. Case is excellent. Great gun! Accessories: Travel Case Barrel Length: 29" Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .033 (R) .030 Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: (L) .017 (R) .008 Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: 2 - 3/8" FFL Status: Modern Gauge: 16 Bore Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .670 (R) .671 Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2" Manufacturer: Piotti Model: King English Paperwork: Certificate in Leather Wallet Serial Number: A278 Weight: 6 Lbs. 4 oz.

(C) A.H. FOX DE GRADE BOXLOCK SHOTGUN, 16 AND 20 GAUGE, 2 BARREL SET.

Lot #1315 (Sale Order 234 of 301)

Rare and extremely well-made 2 barrel 16 and 20 gauge shotgun set made by the A.H. Fox Gun Company of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1920 for Bob Smith. Factory records indicate that this gun was originally made in 16 gauge and, in recent times, was fitted with set of factory-style 20 gauge barrels with matching serial numbers. Original 16-gauge barrels measure 28", are made of blued Chromox Fluid Steel, and feature ejectors, matted rib, and bead front sight with steel type markings on right barrel, A.H. Fox address on left, and DE Grade style floral breech engraving. Barrels are choked Full and Modified with 2 - 3/4" chambers, matching both Cody research and original factory card. Second set of 20 gauge barrels appears to be of a modern age and done expertly in factory style, also made of Chromox Fluid steel and so marked, measuring 28" with 2 - 3/4" chambers with Full and Full chokes with ejectors, matted rib, and twin bone bead sights. Stocked in figured European walnut with checkered side panels and 2 panels of checkered pattern with diamonds over a round knob pistol grip with original serrated hard rubber buttplate and brass oval stock vanity plate. Factory research indicates gun was ordered with 3" DAH and 14 - 1/8" LOP, but does not list DAC. 16 gauge barrels are fitted with a matching walnut splinter forearm with full coverage design with Deeley latch and ebony tip inlay. 20 gauge barrels have a matching forearm with matching configuration and design. Case-hardened boxlock action with "D" marking on water table and factory patent dates. Fitted with polished double triggers, non-automatic safety, and engraved in William Gough "DE" pattern style with full coverage of florals and bird scenes with a pointing dog on bottom of receiver and floral engraved blued trigger guard. Cody research confirms all options, including extreme shooting dimensions, but does indicate a return or manufacture of 20 gauge barrels. Comes in canvas wrapped trunk case with maker label and snap caps. CONDITION: 98% original barrel blue on both sets. 98%+ as professionally restored vivid action case colors with slight handling and assembly wear. Stock has been lightly cleaned with some minor bumps and dings with sharp checkering. Mirror bores. Tight lock up and good mechanics; screws in time but turned at one time. Case in like new condition. A beautifully made gun. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: (BOTH) 28" Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: (A/16) Full and Mod (B/20) Full and Full Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: 3" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: (A) 16 (B) 20 Length of Pull: 14 - 1/4" from front trigger Manufacturer: Fox Model: DE Paperwork: Factory Research Serial Number: 301227

(C) LOT OF 2: CABOT AND WEBSTER DESIGNED PRESIDENTIAL GRADE CONSECUTIVE PAIR ITHACA MODEL 37S WITH E

Lot #1316 (Sale Order 235 of 301)

This fine consecutively serial numbered pair of Ithaca Model 37 "Featherlight" shotguns was designed by Walter H.B. Smith and Joel Gross of the firm Cabot and Webster in conjunction with the Ithaca Gun Company in 1956. According to a notarized letter accompanying guns, Sheldon Smith, then President of Ithaca Gun Company, had these guns engraved by an unidentified engraver with the initials S.W. on both guns. Upon completion, these guns were personally delivered to Cabot and Webster at the 1957 N.R.A. Convention in Washington D.C., which was being attended by several top General Motors Executives. The executives decided to seek approval to acquire these guns in order to present them to retiring President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Unfortunately, these guns never made it to Ike, as he passed away before the deal could be struck. According to the letter, these guns were pulled from the production line and serial numbered as a consecutive serial number 12 and 20 gauge pair. The 12 gauge gun is serial numbered "598600" and is fit with a blued 28" barrel with ventilated rib, Lyman Tru-Glo front sight, Improved Cylinder choke, and 2 - 3/4" chambers. The barrel is marked with Ithaca address, "CABOT AND WEBSTER / PRESIDENTIAL GRADE", and floral breech and muzzle engraving. Polished steel takedown receiver with full coverage floral engraving, gold border and gold eagle on right panel, gold border and gold buck and doe scene on left. Top of receiver is floral engraved with gold flying ducks. Bottom of receiver is floral engraved, with gold border and gold game bird on trigger guard bow. Gun is stocked in fine feather crotch American walnut with checkered pistol grip with floral carved border. Buttstock is fitted with red Ithaca "Sunburst" rubber recoil pad with aluminum spacer and black plastic grip cap. Matching large size checkered and floral carved slide handle. 20 gauge gun is serial numbered "598601" and is identical except for gauge, barrel length (26") and engraving scenes: right panel of this gun features a buck and doe, Left panel features a gold duck and ducklings scene, top has 2 flying gold birds, and trigger guard has a flying game bird. Comes with notarized letter of history. CONDITION: Both guns in 98% as-manufactured condition with light handling and operation marks. Mirror bores, possibly unfired since manufacture. True works of art! Barrel Length: (A) 28" (B) 26" Chamber: (BOTH) 2 -3/4" Choke: (BOTH) Improved Cylinder Drop at Comb: (BOTH) 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: (BOTH) 2 - 1/2" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: (A) 12 Gauge (B) 20 Gauge Length of Pull: (BOTH) 15" Manufacturer: (BOTH) Ithaca Model: (BOTH) 37 Paperwork: Documentation Serial Number: (A) 598600 (B) 598601

(M) WESTLEY RICHARDS SLE 12 GAUGE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN WITH CASE, ENGRAVED BY KEITH THOMAS

Lot #1317 (Sale Order 236 of 301)

In the block for 1973-1982. Chopper lump barrels with a steel bead front sight on a solid, concave, game rib engraved "WESTLEY RICHARDS & Co. ENGLAND" towards breeches. Engraved with a light spring of florals at rear of ribs on a striated background, and bands of floral strapwork at breeches. Underside of barrels with matching serial number and modern British nitro proofs for a 2 - 3/4" chambered 12 gauge with a nominal .729 IBD in both barrels at 3 - 1/4" ton PSI. Splinter forearm with Anson plunger release, engraved in the same pattern as the rib sprig, nicely cut and evocative of Gough. Action flats with British nitro proofs. Engraved in more rolling florals en suite with forearm and barrels, with game scenes on left and right. Left side depicts a pair of hares, one inlaid in relief gold, right with a pheasant midflight. Bottom of action with "WESTLEY / RICHARDS / ENGRAVED" inlaid in gold, in an inset scroll. Both sides have "Westley Richards" in a playful ribbon towards rear of locks. Engraving signed "K. Thomas, Eng" at trigger guard for Keith Thomas. Automatic safety with "SAFE" inlaid in gold ahead of tab. Double triggers protected by a trigger guard with beaded edge on right side and long tang engraved with florals en suite and gold serial number. Nicely straight-grained walnut with heavy fiddling in the English straight grip form and checkered in 2 panels about the diamond-shaped wrist with mullered borders. Brass oval inset at toe line, vacant, and checkered butt. Housed in a leather-wrapped by Glaser, with Westley Richards trade label in lid, charge card, and housing accessories comprising a dust brush, pair snapcaps, and oil bottle. CONDITION: Barrels with virtually all of their bluing, with some very minor handling marks and superficial scratches. Stocks excellent with attractive form, aided by some newer varnish, and some minor marks from handling and the field; one very minor chip on rear of left forearm fang. Mechanically fine, bores are excellent, with evidence of chokes being opened up at muzzles, ejectors are strong and in time. Case is very good with some typical handling and use marks to exterior, Glaser trade label slightly torn at upper right. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 26" Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: (L) Modified (R) Cylinder Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: 1 - 7/8" FFL Status: Modern Gauge: 12 Gauge Length of Pull: 15 - 1/8" Manufacturer: Westley Richards Model: SLE Serial Number: 19564 Weight: 6 lbs 13 oz

(C) WINCHESTER MODEL 21 UPGRADED TO GRAND AMERCIAN 16 GAUGE SHOTGUN, 2 BARREL SET.

Lot #1318 (Sale Order 237 of 301)

Rare 16 gauge Winchester Model 21 Standard Grade Skeet factory two-barrel set originally made by Winchester Repeating Arms Company in 1947 for Von Lengerke and Antoine. Cody research verifies this gun originally was a standard Skeet grade two-barrel set with the current dimensions, but the upgrade has eliminated the pistol grip and checkered buttplate listed by the factory. Unknown gunsmith professionally upgraded set at unknown time to Grand American Grade. Barrel set (A) is a set of 28" blued factory Winchester Proof Steel barrels with 2 - 3/4" chambers, ejectors, fully matted rib, red Lyman high visibility sight, and mid-bead sight. Barrels are factory choke marked "FULL" and "MOD"; the right barrel has been opened to Improved Cylinder. Barrel set (B) 26" blued Winchester Proof steel barrels with matted rib, twin bead sights, 2 - 3/4" chambers, ejectors, and factory marked with "WS-1" and "WS-2" chokes. Both sets of barrels have the Winchester logo and chamber marking with added Grand American pattern floral breech engraving. Blued action with No. 6 style vignette pattern engraving with gold dogs on right and left panels, gold pheasants on bottom of receiver, and gold dog's head on blued trigger guard. Action is fitted with blued factory Winchester single selective trigger and non-automatic safety; bottom of receiver marked "SKEET". Gun is restocked with figured Circassian walnut and is checkered in Winchester 21-B style. Stock has been modified to an English straight grip and fitted with a leather-covered solid rubber recoil pad. Barrels are uniquely fitted with a matching numbered splinter and beavertail forearms, with either functioning on either barrel set. Comes in fitted Abercrombie and Fitch style case with snap caps and maker's label. CONDITION: 98% barrel blue with light handling marks and sharp engraving. 98% action finish with bright gold and sharp engraving. Near flawless wood with light handling marks; 98% finish with sharp checkering. Mirror bores with good mechanics (barrel selector button slightly sticky from limited use). Case in excellent condition. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: (A) 28" (B) 26" Chamber: (BOTH) 2 - 3/4" Choke: (A) Full and Imp Cyl (B) WS-1 and WS-2 Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8" Drop at Heel: 1 - 7/8"+ FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: 16 Bore Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2" Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 21 Paperwork: Factory Research Serial Number: 18702 Weight: 7lbs

(C) PARKER BROTHERS CHE SIDE BY SIDE 16 BORE SHOTGUN OF L.L. BEAN.

Lot #1319 (Sale Order 238 of 301)

Originally made by Parker Gun Company in 1933. Gun is once reported to have been the property of Leon Leonwood Bean of Freeport, Maine, founder of the L.L. Bean retail company. This fine shotgun features 26" blued Acme fluid steel barrels with "Acme Steel" rib roll die mark on Parker addressed matted rib, blued Parker Overload marked barrel flats, ejectors, and twin bead sight (mid replaced) with border breech engraving. Barrels are choked Improved Modified and Improved Cylinder, chambers measure 2 - 9/16". Case hardened finished No. 1 frame boxlock action with standard CHE grade full coverage floral engraving with pointing dogs on sides, flying duck on bottom, non-automatic safety, and factory Parker single selective trigger with blued floral engraved trigger guard with serial number. Border checkered walnut pistol grip stock with checkered side panels, carved panel border diamond tails in CH Grade style, period Hawkins rubber recoil pad, Parker logo pistol grip cap, and matching checkered splinter forearm with latch release. Stock has silver oval vanity plaque with "L.L.B." marking. Comes with Parker factory letter confirming all options but recoil pad. PROVENANCE: This fine gun comes with letter from well-known dealer Herschel Chadick, stating that this gun was purchased from the man in Maine who purchased it directly from L.L. Bean. CONDITION: Overall 95% original factory barrel finish with insignificant handling marks, but 2 noticeable marks: one near breech on right side and other near muzzle on the same. Muzzle has discoloration from a case or hand. 20% fading case colors with sharp markings and receiver starting to silver. Good wood with 90% lightly cleaned finish, small handling marks, and sharp checkering. Stock possibly cut in period for addition of pad (original letter states 14 - 1/4" pull, it's now 14"). Good mechanics with tight lock up and lever way to the right with fantastic screws. Mirror bores. A very eye-catching shotgun with great story. Barrel Length: 26" Chamber: 2 - 9/16" Choke: Improved Modified and Improved Cylinder Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/4" Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/2" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: 16 Bore Length of Pull: 14" Manufacturer: Parker Brothers Model: CHE Paperwork: Factory Letter, Provenance Serial Number: 236202 Weight: 6 lbs 6 oz

(M) AN ATTRACTIVE BERTUZZI VENERE 20 BORE SIDE BY SIDE GAME GUN, WITH MASTERFULLY EXECUTED GOLD INLA

Lot #1320 (Sale Order 239 of 301)

Chopper lump barrels equpped with a tapered, solid, concave game rib with cross hatch matting and a single steel bead at muzzle. Breeches are dressed with wriggle work and relieved for sideclips. Left barrel engraved "ARMI Flli BERTUZZI GARDONE V.T. ITALY" with Flli Bertuzzi inlaid with gold. Underside of barrels with Italian proofs and date codes for 1988, 2 - 3/4" chambers, a nominal 16.0 and 16.1 IBD, nitro proofing, and Armi Bertuzzi stamp. Splinter forearm with Anson style plunger release, inlaid Bertuzzi device enclosed in the point pattern checkering, and scroll engraving on exterior iron and plunger. Interior iron with last 2 digits of serial number. Sidelock action is gorgeously engraved Zanelli with gold inlaid game scenes: left plate depicts a shorthair pointer alerting on a pair of airborne grouse in a meadow scene through a broken barbed wire fence, while right depicts a brace of 3 airborne grouse in a similar meadow scene with masterfully detailed trees; bottom depicts a single grouse airborne through a pair of trees in a meadow. Borders, negative space, and recoil shields are accented with scroll; signed "ARMI / FLLI BERTUZZI" on left side above and below the lockplate, "ITALY / GARDONE V.T." mirrored on right. Water tables with serial number, nitro proof, Bertuzzi stamp, and Italian proof. Disc set strikers, sideclips, and concealed third fastener. Non-automatic safety, tang engraved with scroll en suite. Trigger guard with a rolled right edge and long tang engraved with scroll protects a single mechanical trigger. Straight gripped, nicely figured, feather crotch walnut stock with drop points behind action, point pattern checkering about the wrist, and a checkered butt with 2-piece skeleton plate. CONDITION: Barrels retaining virtually all of their black with some superficial handling marks and associated marks from the field, with some silvering noted where forearm makes contact. Forearm is excellent with a few minor marks and some oil staining, free of cracks or chips. Engraving is crisp and well cut, with very attractive goldwork. Some screws and fitting are ever so slightly off. Stock is excellent with attractive figure and some minor marks from the field; neutral cast. Mechanically fine, ejectors are strong and in time, bores are very good with some very minor residue from use. An extremely attractive example of Italian craftsmanship. Barrel Length: 27" Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8"+ Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/4"+ FFL Status: Modern Gauge: 20 Bore Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2" Manufacturer: Bertuzzi Model: Venere Serial Number: 5869 Weight: 5 lbs 15 oz

(M) JOHN RIGBY & CO BEST QUALITY SIDELOCK EJECTOR 12 BORE SHOTGUN

Lot #1321 (Sale Order 240 of 301)

Circa 1992. Lovely rounded frame game gun with 28" chopper lump nitro-proofed barrels. Brass bead front sight on a narrow, low profile, concave rib. Rib engraved with with "J. Rigby & Co London. England". Rear of rib and breeches are dressed with acanthus scroll and stiff leaves. Barrel flats with London proofs for a 12 gauge with 2 - 3/4" chambers, a nominal 18.5 IBD, and the Rigby trademark stamp. Holland & Holland style assisted opener. Barrels have been threaded for Briley chokes, current chokes measure approximately Light Modified in left barrel and Skeet in right. Somewhat wider than normal splinter forearm with Anson style release, point pattern checkering, and acanthus scroll with a hatched background. Action flats have Rigby trademark, Birmingham proof, and serial number. Fences are engraved with acanthus scroll and one large leaf, with scroll running across the gun, wider scroll across the bottom. Iconic Rigby dipped sidelocks with gold line cocking indicators and engraved with a pair of woodcocks mid descent on left plate with accenting acanthus and stiff leaf borders, Right with pheasants mid-flight out of a marsh, with acanthus and stiff leaves. Long tang trigger guard with serial number protecting double triggers. Non-automatic safety with "SAFETY" inlaid in gold. Well-marbled stock with small teardrops, diamond shape straight grip, point pattern checkering about the wrist, and brass oval along toe line engraved 'JDA". Pigskin-covered recoil pad. Ejectors are strong and in time. Housed in an oak and leather case with Rigby trade label in lid and lined in midnight blue with accessories composing a 2 part wiping rod, wallet with cleaning tools, pair of snap caps, oil bottle, horn handled turnscrews, patch cutter, and cloth. Spare Briley chokes consist of 2 Imp Mods, an Imp Cylinder, and Modified. Top of lid with engraved round brass disk. CONDITION: Very good as rehabilitated. Barrels are good with some typical superficial scratches and handling marks, some silvering at muzzle, breech and where forearm makes contact. Forearm is very good with some handling marks but no cracks or chips. Locks are very good, retaining the majority of their case colors with silvering to edges, more vibrant in protected areas such as fences. Stock is very good with some handling marks from the field, including a few small dings. Mechanically fine, bores are very good, ejectors are in time and strong. Case is very good, but has had a thin foam patch added where water tables meet partition. Accessories fine. A great option for the field. Accessories: Oak & Leather Case with Cleaning Accessories, Tools & Chokes Barrel Length: 28" Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .029 (R) .027 Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: Tubes Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/2" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: 12 Gauge Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .731 (R) .732 Length of Pull: 14 - 3/4" Manufacturer: John Rigby & Co. Model: SLE Serial Number: 18475 Weight: 6 Lbs. 6 oz.

(A) DANIEL FRASER & SONS FALLING BLOCK TAKE-DOWN SINGLE SHOT RIFLE CHAMBERED IN .450-400 3 1/4" BPE.

Lot #1322 (Sale Order 241 of 301)

Circa 1885-1888. Single Shot 3 - 1/4" Express (Black Powder) rifle with 26" steel takedown barrel (screw-in). Barrel with wide matte filed flat top rib. Rib with one standing leaf sight at 100 yards and one folding for 200 yards. Both with platinum sight line. Muzzle end of rib with bladed front sight. Rib reads "DAN.L FRASER & CO.", and "4 LEITH ST. TERRACE EDINBURGH". Bottom of barrel with eye for sling loop. Bottom of barrel stamped "1722", "400EX", and with proofs. The case color hardened falling block action with built-in auto-safe trigger mechanism, side lever is uniquely built with a lever safe release on left. Blacked trigger guard with serial number "1722". Walnut stock with checkered pistol grip, horn grip cap, eye for sling loop and checkered horn butt plate. Matched checkered "Alex Henry" styled forend with Deeley latch release. Lives in vintage dark brown oak and leather take down case with "DANIEL FRASER & CO." black and gold trade label. Case is fitted with oil bottle. Rifle and case are also accompanied by loading dies, brass, and ammunition. Exterior case lid stamped with the initials "C.H.M.". Assembled rifle weighs 7 lbs. 10 oz. CONDITION: Very good. Barrel is very good with most all of its original black and strong rifling. Barrel and rib with some markings and indications of use/transport. Action is clean and appears to operate smoothly. Stock and forend both very good with handling marks. Case very good with handling marks - age appropriate. Nice, fun rifle. Accessories: Case, Reloading Dies, Ammo Barrel Length: 26" Caliber/Bore: .450-.400 3 - 1/4" BPE Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/8" FFL Status: Antique Length of Pull: 13 - 7/8" Manufacturer: Daniel Fraser & Sons Model: Single Shot Rifle Serial Number: 1722

(M) BREATHTAKING BERTUZZI 16 GAUGE SLE WITH GAME SCENES TRIPLE SIGNED BY DASSA,

Lot #1323 (Sale Order 242 of 301)

Circa 2008. 28" chopper lump barrels are equipped with a steel bead front sight on a tapered concave solid rib with anti-glare matting. Left barrel is signed "Flli BERTUZZI ITALY" and discretely import marked on right barrel near barrel flats. Flats with nitro proofs for a 2008 manufactured 16 gauge with 2 - 3/4" chambers, nominal 17.0 IBD. Barrels with Sporting Products LLC information. Splinter forearm with an Anson style plunger release, with intricate semi-relief acanthus scrollwork on a backend and stippled ground, and point pattern checkering. Interior with "41" to match last 2 digits of serial number. Action is masterfully engraved by Dassa with intertwining floral scroll on a blackened background, with left lock depicting a covey of pheasants, 2 airborne and 1 standing, flying out over a well-detailed meadow, right lock depicts another covey of pheasant flying out across a meadow and over a field. The bottom of the action has an outstanding portrait of a German Shorthair pointer with a pheasant in his mouth. The engraving is signed "INC DASSA" on both locks and by the trigger guard. Non-automatic safety with "SAFE" inlaid in gold. Long tang trigger guard with rolled right trigger guard with double triggers, front articulated. Stocked to the fences with an English style straight grip, point pattern checkering about the wrist, teardrops, and a checkered butt with skeleton buttplate with continuing acanthus scroll en suite. Housed in a leather-wrapped Nizzoli case with Bertuzzi trade label in lid and brass tabs, with accessories composing an oil bottle and pair snapcaps. CONDITION: Excellent, possibly unfired, and retaining virtually all of the finishes throughout. Mechanically excellent, bores excellent, ejectors are in time. Engraving is gorgeous, and the only detractor is a small area of mossing on the portrait of the dog. Case is fine, excepting the catch strap which is torn at lid. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 28" Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: 2 - 3/8" FFL Status: Modern Gauge: 16 Length of Pull: 14 - 3/8" Manufacturer: Bertuzzi Model: SLE Serial Number: 6141

(C) BOSS & CO BEST QUALITY SLE 12 GAUGE OVER/UNDER SHOTGUN, 2 BARREL SET, WITH CASE.

Lot #1324 (Sale Order 243 of 301)

Circa 1933. Golden age Best London gun with 2 sets of 28" nitro proofed barrels. Barrels built with ejectors, 2 - 5/8" chambers, and with shortened top rib. (A/1) Identified with gold star. (B/2) with number gold inlaid "2". Both with slight extensions and light scroll. Both sets of barrels with small round steel front bead sights. Tops of barrels read "Boss & Co. 41 ALBERMARLE STREET. PICCADILLY.LONDON.W.", "MADE IN ENGLAND". Top barrel on right reads "12C", "2 5/8", "CHOKE", "NP", "NITRO PROOF", and "1 1/8". Barrel flat with matching information. Barrel flat on (B/2) additionally stamped "8708". Barrel wings with light border scroll. Bottom barrel on both stamped with gun's serial number. (A/1) chokes are Improved Modified on top and Modified on bottom. (B/2) are Improved Cylinder in both barrels. Case colored sidelock action with Boss's rose bouquets and scroll engraving. "BOSS & CO." engraved near bar and aside gold line cocking indicator. Action with disk set strikers, single triple trigger, and a blacked, engraved, and checkered top lever and slide safe. Blacked scroll engraved trigger guard with right-hand rolled-edge and long bottom strap with serial number engraved. Traditional reddish brown European stock with drop points and fine checkered English straight grip is completed by a 3/4 length checkered butt. Barrels are fit with 1 forend. Older forend with tight checkering and scroll engraved escutcheon, Anson push release, and scroll engraved pins. Bottom exterior iron metal engraved with scrolls and reads "BOSS PATENT NO 3308.1909". Forend wing arms are blacked and scroll engraved. Gun lives nicely in an oak and leather maker's case with "BOSS & CO." paper trade label, canvas and leather outer, snap caps, and round nickel oil bottle. CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished. Barrels excellent with mostly all new black remaining and very slight storage marks. Bores are shiny. Action with lots of case colors as redone. Action, trigger, and ejectors are sound. Stock excellent as restocked. Some light handling marks. Forend very good, appears to have had some help as there is indication of repair under pin and on interior at same positioning. Case excellent. Nice set. Accessories: Oak & Leather Case with Snap Caps & Oil Bottle Barrel Length: (BOTH) 28" Barrel Wall Thickness: (A/1) (O) .023 (U) .027 (B/2) (O) .025 (U) .027 Chamber: (BOTH) 2 - 5/8" Choke: (A/1) (O) .028 (U) .023 (B/2) (O) .011 (U) .007 Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: 2" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: 12 Gauge Internal Bore Diameter: (A/1) (BOTH) .733 (B/2) (BOTH).733 Length of Pull: 15" Manufacturer: Boss & Co. Model: Best SLE Serial Number: 8279 Weight: 6 Lbs. 5 oz.

(M) HOLLAND & HOLLAND SPORTING DELUXE 12 GAUGE OVER/UNDER SHOTGUN WITH CASE.

Lot #1325 (Sale Order 244 of 301)

Circa 2006. A bespoke and virtually new over and under sporting game gun with 29" nitro proof barrels. Barrels are built with ejectors, 2 - 3/4" chambers, and a raised hand-filed rib with round steel front bead sight. Right barrel wing reads "HOLLAND & HOLLAND", "LONDON". Left wing reads "HOLLAND & HOLLAND", "LONDON". Barrel flats read "LP 06", "NP", "12", "70MM", "1200 BAR". Bottom barrels stamped with serial number "50951". Barrels are fit with Briley Thin Wall Multi Chokes. The coin-finished hand detachable dropout trigger action is handsomely engraved by Holland's house engraver "A.G.". Left side plate is engraved with pheasants flying at the edge of woods and field, right plate shows a pair of quail flying over field, and bottom action showing a single woodcock flying through woods in a vignette. Both plates are engraved with "HOLLAND & HOLLAND at base. Game scenes and action are supported with fancy acanthus scroll. Action's single trigger is protected by an acanthus leaf floral engraved trigger guard. The gun's top lever with similar engraving and right-hand checkered thumb. Gun is auto-safe, "S" is engraved. Barrel selector is built integral to the safe slide. The handsome and deluxe darkish golden brown Turkish walnut stock has been built with a Prince of Wales grip with point pattern checkering and hard rubber grip cap. Stock belly with gold oval "JSD" engraved and butt stock finished by a blacked pigskin leather covered pad. The sporting game forend has matched checkering, Anson push release, and engraving on its exterior steel parts. Interior iron metal with serial number engraved. Gun resides safely in its custom Americase with "HOLLAND & HOLLAND", "Established London 1835" stitched on inner lid. Case comes with extra choke tubes in container along with keys for case. CONDITION: Excellent. Barrels retain mostly all of their original color. Action, ejectors, and trigger are all sound. Stock and Forend excellent with a very slight bruise to forend at left near tip. Excellent gun! Accessories: Americase & Choke Tubes Barrel Length: 29" Barrel Wall Thickness: (BOTH) .031 Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: (BOTH) Multi Choke Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8" Drop at Heel: 2" FFL Status: Modern Gauge: 12 Bore Internal Bore Diameter: (BOTH) .731 Length of Pull: 14 - 3/4" Manufacturer: Holland & Holland Model: Sporting Deluxe Paperwork: Factory Info Serial Number: 50951 Weight: 7 Lbs. 9 oz.

(A) HOLLAND & HOLLAND ROYAL EJECTOR SIDELOCK EJECTOR 12 GAUGE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN WITH CASE.

Lot #1326 (Sale Order 245 of 301)

Circa 1898. A vintage game gun with new nitro-proofed barrels by Holland & Holland in 1989. Dovetail barrels are 28" long with 2 - 3/4" chambers and ejectors. The barrels are fit with a swamped and tapering concave game rib and with a round steel bead sight. Barrel flats show London nitro proof of 1989, "12", 2 3/4"", and "3 1/4 TONS". Bottom of barrels with serial number. Bottom rib with importer marking. Rib with gold number "2" inlay at breech. Chokes are Improved Modified on left and Modified on right. Brushed bright sidelock action with very slight traces of case colors under blacked scroll engraved top lever. Top lever with gold number "2" inlay. Sidelock action with traditional Royal scroll engraving, gold line cocking indicators, "HOLLAND & HOLLAND" in arched banner. "ROYAL HAMMERLESS EJECTOR" is engraved at bottom action. Double triggers are protected by scroll engraved trigger guard. Full length bottom strap engraved with scrolls and serial number. Beautiful smoky marbled reddish brown walnut stock with drop points, diamond shaped English straight hand grip is furnished with a silver oval and finished by thin black leather covered pad. Grip is finely checkered. The splinter forend has matched checkering, Anson push button release, and scroll engraved iron metal. Gun comes in a vintage leather case with paper trade label, engraved brass disk, snap caps, cleaning rod, and rod attachments. CONDITION: Very good as benefits from an earlier refurbishment from Holland & Holland. Barrels with mostly all of their color. Action, triggers, and ejectors are all sound. Stock and forend very good with few and light handling marks. Case good with marks from storage and use. Accessories: Case and Cleaning Tools Barrel Length: 28" Barrel Wall Thickness: (BOTH) .031 Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: (L) .025 (R) .015 Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/4" FFL Status: Antique Gauge: 12 Gauge Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .728 (R) .729 Length of Pull: 14 - 7/8" Manufacturer: Holland & Holland Model: Royal Serial Number: 17345 Weight: 6 Lbs. 9 oz.

(C) WINCHESTER MODEL 21 GRAND AMERICAN 12 GAUGE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN BUILT FOR JOHN MILIUS OF HOLLYW

Lot #1327 (Sale Order 246 of 301)

Manufactured 1970 per Cody factory research. Manufactured as a Grand American 2 barrel set, with 30" barrels equipped with an ivory bead front sight and metal mid sight 1" forward of center, Improved Modified choke in right barrel, Full in left, and 2 - 3/4" chambers; 28" barrel set with same configuration except chokes, which are Improved Cylinder in right and Modified in left; special engraving in rib "Built for Kerr's Beverly Hills". Pistol grip stock dimensions are very slightly off of original order (original was 14 - 1/8" pull, 2 - 1/2" DAH, 1 - 9/16 DAC), and originally had a checkered wood butt, now a brown leather recoil pad. Barrels have the Winchester dovetail/chopper lump barrels and are decorated with 3" triangles of well cut Acanthus scroll, dressed at the breeches. Left side of barrels with Model 21 barrel designation and New Haven information. Beavertail forearms are numbered internally on engine-turned irons with roller releases and typical Grand American checkering and carving. Action flats with engine turning, Winchester proof, and legends. Engraved in the 21-6 pattern commonly seen on Grand Americans, with oak leaves carved on fences and gold inlaid vignettes of animals, including a German Shorthair on left, a quail and a pheasant on bottom, and an alerting German Shorthair on right. Non-automatic safety with "SAFE" inlaid ahead of slide. Single selective mechanical trigger. Trigger guard with scroll en suite and a portrait of a hound and short tang. Feather crotch pistol grip walnut stock with carving en suite with the beavertail forearms, grip cap with "GRAND AMERICAN" inlaid in gold with gold rope border. Plaque inset on toe line engraved "John Milius"; Milius is a Hollywood screenwriter, director, and producer, famous for blockbusters like Dirty Harry, Apocalypse Now, and Red Dawn. Milius was also very well known as a collector of firearms, and frequently purchased from Kerr's; another known Model 21 owned by Milius is well known as "Black Death". Housed in a leather-wrapped case with Winchester trade label in lid, wine colored lining, and fit with accessories comprising a pair of snap caps, oil bottle, cloth, 2-part cleaning rod, and case straps. Canvas wrap for case has "JOHN MILIUS / 2019 BEVERLY DRIVE / BEVERLY HILLS, CALIF" on leather tab. CONDITION: Excellent as restored. Barrels retain virtually all of their bluing with some handling marks and superficial scratches, some silvering to rear rib of barrel set (A). Legends appear restamped, as the letters are individually stamped instead of gang rolled. Forearms excellent, minor handling marks, but no cracks or chips. Engraving is very slightly softened from restoration. Receiver somewhat plum from restoration, but en suite with barrels, only very minor marks. Stock excellent, attractive, with minor marks and no cracks or chips. Mechanically fine, ejectors are somewhat weak, but in time, bores are excellent, bright and shiny, with some very mild evidence of use. Case is very good, some fraying at edges of canvas and rubbing to leather but solid. An attractive gun associated with one of the better directors of the 20th century. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: (A) 30" (B) 28" Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: (A/30") (L) Full (R) Improved Modified (B/28") (L) Modified (R) Improved Cylinder Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/8" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: (BOTH) 12 Gauge Length of Pull: 14" over pad Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 21 Paperwork: Factory Research Serial Number: W32174

(C) AN ATTRACTIVELY ENGRAVED 12 GAUGE J. PURDEY & SONS BEST QUALITY SLE SIDE BY SIDE GAME GUN, 2 BAR

Lot #1328 (Sale Order 247 of 301)

Circa 1964. A nice English game gun with two sets of London nitro proofed blacked steel barrels, A/28", B/26". Both sets of barrels with ejectors and 2 - 3/4" chambers. Ribs are tapered, matted, and slightly concaved with round steel front bead sights. Barrels read "J. PURDEY & SONS" and "AUDLEY HOUSE . SOUTH AUDLEY STREET. LONDON. ENGLAND.". Barrel bottoms stamped with serial number. Barrel flats stamped with London proofs, "3 1/4 TONS, "12", "NP", "729", "E.C", and "2 3/4". Bottom rib marked with importer stamps. (A/28") chokes are Modified on left and Improved Cylinder on right. (B/26") Chokes are Improved Cylinder on left and Skeet on right. Case colored sidelock action with double triggers is fit with set disk strikers, black, engraved, and checkered top lever, engraved and checkered safe slide. "SAFE" is in gold, and gun is non-auto safe. Action is handsomely engraved with beautiful floral scroll throughout. "J.PURDEY & SONS" in banner above bar. Bottom action is engraved "J. PURDEY & SONS", "LONDON", and "ENGLAND". Handsome reddish brown walnut stock with dark lines through point pattern checkered English straight grip has a bit of fiddleback, gold engraved "CB" oval at belly, and checkered butt. Blacked and floral engraved trigger guard extends to the long bottom strap with serial number engraved. Single splinter forend with engraved escutcheon, Anson release, matched checkering, and blacked scroll engraved bottom iron metal. Interior iron metal is blacked with serial number and stamped "PN". Gun resides in a brown leather motor case with black and gold "JAMES PURDEY & SONS, LTD" case label, charge card, and case storage instruction card. Case fit with snap caps, oil bottle, case key, and cartridge extractor. CONDITION: Excellent. Barrels are excellent with few and light handling marks. Bores are bright. Action with slightly faded case colors. Action is strong. Triggers are crisp and ejectors are in time. Stock is excellent with slight handling marks. Forend is excellent with light handling marks. Case is good with evidence of use/storage; handles needs to be fixed. Nice gun. Accessories: Leather Motor Case & Accessories Barrel Length: (A) 28" (B) 26" Barrel Wall Thickness: (A/28") (BOTH) .031 (B/26") (BOTH) .029 Chamber: (BOTH) 2 - 3/4" Choke: (A/28") (L) .019 (R) .012 (B/26") (L) .009 (R) .005 Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: 2 - 3/8" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: 12 Internal Bore Diameter: (A/28") (BOTH) .734 (B/26") (BOTH) .734 Length of Pull: 15" Manufacturer: J. Purdey & Sons Model: Best SLE Serial Number: 27176 Weight: (A/28") 7 Lbs. (B/26") 6Lbs. 14 oz.

(M) CSMC A-10 AMERICAN 12 GAUGE OVER/UNDER SHOTGUN WITH CAME SCENES BY ROCCO CAPECE.

Lot #1329 (Sale Order 248 of 301)

Mono-bloc barrels are fit with a red plastic forebead on a broadway ventilated rib with machine cut matting. Top barrel with A-10 American designation and notation for 2 - 3/4" and 3" shells on left, CSMC information on right. Top barrel is decorated with approximately 1 - 3/8" long triangles of shaded scroll, with accents on bolsters. Tru-Lock chokes, Improved Cylinder in top and Skeet 1 in bottom. Round nose forearm with point pattern checking about the Deeley style latch release, with shaded acanthus scroll engraving on exterior iron. Action is engraved with more shaded acanthus scroll, with clovers on recoil shields. Left side with a nye of pheasants in a grassy scene, 1 taking off and 3 more earthbound; right with a covey of quail, all 6 airborne in a meadow scene; Underside with a pair of hunting dogs, appears to be a Brittany and a German longhair pointer, collapsing on a very alarmed looking quail. Action has bold "A10/ AMERICAN" on both sides in ribbons. Trigger guard with a vignette of a standing quail, long tang engraved with scroll en suite which extends to the grip cap, also engraved. Signed at the trigger guard "CAPECE" for Rocco Capece. Single selective inertia driven trigger, non-automatic safety with "S" inlaid in gold ahead of sliding tab. Pistol grip walnut stock of an attractive flame grain is checkered in 2 panels about the wrist, and fit with a pigskin-covered recoil pad with English style covered screws. In the appropriate CSMC logoed Americase with factory paperwork, stock weight, and barrel weights. CONDITION: Excellent, very close to if not NOS, with some very minor marks from handling and shop wear. Barrels with virtually all of their bluing with minor marks, action commensurate. Stocks excellent with some minor marks and impressions. Mechanically fine, ejectors are strong and in time, bores are excellent, bright and shiny. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 28" Chamber: 3" Choke: Tubes Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: 2" FFL Status: Modern Gauge: 12 Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2" Manufacturer: CSMC Model: A-10 American Serial Number: A10-000727

(C) HOLLAND & HOLLAND DOMINION CENTENARY SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN.

Lot #1330 (Sale Order 249 of 301)

Circa 1936. An English-made 12 gauge sidelock ejector shotgun. It is fit with 28" blacked round nitro proved steel barrels and a tapered, concave game rib fit with a steel bead front sight. The rib is roll marked "FOR 2 INCH CASES ONLY" and engraved in script "Centenary". The right barrel is roll marked "HOLLAND & HOLLAND" while the left barrel is roll marked "98 NEW BOND STREET LONDON". Original London Nitro proof for 2" cartridges at 1 oz. proof, chokes are Improved Cylinder on left and Skeet on right. The case color hardened finished action with traces remaining (more in protected areas) is adorned with rose and scroll pattern engraving with "HOLLAND & HOLLAND" toward bottom rear of locks. The bottom of the action body is engraved "DOMINION EJECTOR". The action is fit with smooth, double triggers and an automatic safety with "SAFE" in gold ahead of the engraved and checkered safety slide. Triggers are protected by an engraved guard with scrolls. Bottom tang with similar scroll and serial number. Best quality walnut stock with traditional English straight hand grip, engraved stock oval (NJR in shaded block), scored ebonite butt plate. Splinter forend with Anson style release. The shotgun is presented in a single leather motor case and accessories. CONDITION: Very good. Barrel bores are bright and shiny, ring well, and are tight on face. Triggers are crisp. Slight handling marks on buttstock and forend. Case very good with handling use marks. Will make a great upland grouse and woodcock gun. Consigner has agreed to donate a selection of 2" ammo with purchase of gun. Accessories: Single Motor Case, 2" Ammo Barrel Length: 28" Barrel Wall Thickness: (BOTH) .020 Chamber: 2" Choke: (L) .013 (R) .006 Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8" Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/8" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: 12 Bore Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .736 (R) .732 Length of Pull: 14" Manufacturer: Holland & Holland Model: Dominion Centenary Serial Number: 34052 Weight: 5 Lbs. 8 oz.

(C) PARKER BROS. DHE 16 BORE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN WITH CASE.

Lot #1331 (Sale Order 250 of 301)

Originally made by Parker Gun Company in 1932. The Parker Serialization book lists this gun with 26" barrels, ejector, and wide forearm options. 1 of 199 known to have been made in 16 gauge with this barrel length. This fine shotgun features factory 26" Titanic blued fluid steel barrels with "Titanic Steel" rib roll die mark on Parker addressed matted rib, ejectors, and bead sights with border breech engraving. Barrels are choked Improved Cylinder and Improved Cylinder, chambers measure 2 - 9/16". Case hardened finish No. 1 sized frame with standard DHE grade full coverage floral engraving with pointing dogs on side panels and game birds in flight on bottom. Non-automatic safety, factory single selective trigger, and blued floral engraved trigger guard with serial number. Border checkered walnut pistol grip stock with carved panel border diamond tails in DH Grade style, Parker skeleton steel butt, Parker logo pistol grip cap, silver oval vanity plate, and matching factory checkered beavertail forearm with latch release. Comes in period Abercrombie and Fitch leather fitted case with snap caps. CONDITION: Overall, 95% of old reblackened barrel finish with slight handling marks, barrels have slight case wear and original engine turning on breech faces. Receiver with 60% fading case colors with sharp markings, starting to silver in carry areas. Opening lever has been recased; trigger guard appears to have been touched up slightly. Good wood with 90% original finish with small handling marks and sharp refreshed checkering with some usage dents. Good mechanics with tight lock up and lever way to right; screws are in time but have been turned. Mirror bores. Case in excellent condition. A very eye-catching shotgun with rare specifications. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 26" Chamber: 2 - 9/16" Choke: Improved Cylinder and Improved Cylinder Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/2" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: 16 Bore Length of Pull: 14 - 1/8" Manufacturer: Parker Brothers Model: DHE Serial Number: 236559 Weight: 6lbs 8.5oz

(C) RARE LC SMITH MONOGRAM GRADE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN.

Lot #1332 (Sale Order 251 of 301)

Made by Hunter Arms Company in 1921. 1 of 227 12 gauge Monogram grades and 1 of 76 made with 32" barrels. According to Cody Research, this gun was made for C.W. Stribley, who possibly could be Charles Stribley, a friend and neighbor of Henry Ford and Thomas Edison, and a well-known target shooter of the day. Blued 32" Whitworth steel barrels with raised matted rib, ejectors, twin beads, "L.C. SMITH MONOGRAM" rib marking, and "Sir Joseph Whitworth Fluid Compressed Steel" and "Made to Order by Hunter Arms Company Fulton, N.Y." barrel markings. Barrels are choked Improved Modified and Modified with 2 - 3/4" chambers. Case hardened finished regular weight sidelock action with "L.C. Smith" markings and full coverage engraving with vignettes of birds. Non-automatic safety and Hunter single selective trigger with blued floral engraved trigger guard. Checkered walnut pistol grip stock with period Hawkins rubber recoil pad, factory style black plastic grip cap, and factory diamond tail checkered beavertail forearm with roller latch release. Cody Research verifies all options, but, unfortunately, there is no repair order. CONDITION: Overall 90%+ with possible old professional reblue. 90% fading vivid case colors with sharp markings. Good wood with 90% finish with some scrapes and scratches from usage and sharp checkering. Buttstock is a professional replacement, checkering does not match the Monogram style. The grip cap has broken edges. Stock resembles work done by Smith later, with metal possibly refreshed at the same time. Good mechanics with mirror bores, tight lock up, and a lever way to right with fantastic screws. A very desirable shotgun. Accessories: Tool Barrel Length: 32" Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: Improved Modified and Modified Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/2" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: 12 Gauge Length of Pull: 15" Manufacturer: LC Smith Model: Monogram Grade Paperwork: Factory Research Serial Number: 44697

(M) COLOSIO ENGRAVED BERTUZZI 12 GAUGE OVER/UNDER SLE SHOTGUN IN CASE.

Lot #1333 (Sale Order 252 of 301)

Circa 1976. An Italian made game gun with 28" nitro proof mono-bloc barrels. Blued barrels fit with ejectors, 2 - 3/4" chambers, fixed chokes, and a raised filed ventilated rib with a round steel bead front sight. Right barrel wing reads "Gardone V. G. Italy". Right side of top barrel and barrel wing reads "Acciaio Speciale", "Armi Flli Bertuzzi". All in gold script. Barrel flat with Italian proofs, "5273", "CAM. 70", and "AB". Top barrel on left stamped "18.3" and with proofmark. Bottom barrel on left stamped "KG1,540", "18.3", and with proof mark. The top barrel is choked Full and the bottom barrel is choked Modified. The sidelock action with Italian case colors has been appointed with gold line cocking indicators, case colored double triggers (front hinged). The action is adorned with light coverage English arabesque scrolls. The amber-colored Turkish walnut stock with contrasting figure has a straight hand grip, point pattern checkering with skip block borders, vacant stock oval, and a 1/2" leather covered recoil pad. The game forend is similarly checkered with a Deeley-style lever release. The shotgun lives in an associated single leather case that has the Armi Flli Bertuzzi black leather label on the interior of the lid. The case is fit with a square nickel oil bottle and a set of nickel snap caps. CONDITION: Excellent. Barrel bores are bright and shiny, triggers are crisp, and ejectors function well. The buttstock and action both have minor handling/storage marks. The case is also in excellent condition, with a few minor handling/storage marks. Accessories: Case, Snap Caps & Oil Bottle Barrel Length: 28" Barrel Wall Thickness: (O) .024 (U) .020 Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: (O) .032 (U) .022 Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8" Drop at Heel: 2" FFL Status: Modern Gauge: 12 Internal Bore Diameter: (O) .731 (U) .732 Length of Pull: 14 - 1/4" Manufacturer: Bertuzzi Model: SLE Serial Number: 5273 Weight: 7 Lbs. 9 oz.

(M) DAVID MILLER CUSTOM WINCHESTER MARKSMEN BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

Lot #1334 (Sale Order 253 of 301)

David Miller and his partner Curt Krum are regarded as some of the finest builders of custom hunting rifles, and their rifles have taken game worldwide. They set 2 world records in the 80s when they sold a rifle for $41,000 in 1982, and in 1986, sold another rifle for $201,000, and are mainstays at SCI. This example built on a Model 70 action, which David Miller sources from Winchester while they are still in the white, as a benefit of helping them revitalize the Model 70 design. The barrel is sans any provisions for iron sights and fluted to reduce weight. Shank reads "DAVID MILLER CO. / -300 WIN.-" on left side, while action reads "-MARKSMEN-" on left ring, "Winchester" on beveled edge left of bolt, "DM-G41" above, and "4 CARTRIDGES" at ejection port. Bottom of magazine plate reads "-300 WIN-". Mounted with one of Miller's proprietary scope mounts with a Leupold Vari-X III 6.5-20x40 SFP scope with a rangefinding duplex reticle and fit with a flip-up bubble level; Miller's mounts are well-known as they sit the scopes extremely low. David Miller custom stock (for which he charged an additional $1,500) made of walnut with attractive, heavy fiddleback, a contrasting forearm tip, pistol grip with steel grip cap, beaded shadowline cheekpiece, and an orange recoil pad with English-style covered screws. Very light line engraving at the pistol grip cap, action screws decorated with florals. Bows for sling swivels on toe line and at forearm; silver vanity plate at toe line, under cheekpiece. CONDITION: Very good as field used. Barrel retains the vast majority of the matte bluing, with some scattered thinning, and one area of silvering on barrel commensurate with rack wear. Stock is excellent, solid, with random bumps and scrapes from field use, but solid and free of significant chips or cracks. Mechanically excellent, bore is excellent, bright and shiny, with strong rifling. Glass is clear. These rifles are outstanding and have been used by notables such as Jim Carmichael, Tom Turpin, and Craig Boddington; with David Miller's passing, no more of these fine rifles are being manufactured. Barrel Length: 26" Caliber/Bore: .300 Win Mag FFL Status: Modern Length of Pull: 13 - 3/4" Manufacturer: Winchester Model: David Miller Marksmen Serial Number: DM-G41 Weight: 9 lbs 8 oz

(A) JOSEPH LANG & SON 20 BORE PATENT TRIGGER PLATE UNDERLEVER SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN.

Lot #1335 (Sale Order 254 of 301)

Circa 1888. An English-made push-forward underlever sidelock non-ejector 20 gauge Lang Patent Trigger Plate shotgun. The blacked, round, steel 32" nitro proved barrels are fit with a tapered, smooth concave game rib fit with a brass bead front sight. The rib is roll marked "JOSEPH LANG & SON, 22 COCKSPUR STREET, PALL MALL, LONDON". Modern London Nitro proof with the proper re-proof marks from 2004, Modern proved for 2 - 3/4" (70mm) cartridges, Chokes are Full on left and Improved Modified on right. The coin finished action is profusely engraved with traditional rose and scroll pattern. The action is fit with a push-forward underlever, double triggers, and disk set strikers. Triggers are protected by a blacked and engraved guard with scrolls. Bottom tang with similar scroll and serial number "7015". Best quality walnut stock with traditional English straight hand grip, vacant stock oval, 1/2" leather covered recoil pad. Splinter forend with snap release. The shotgun is presented in a canvas trunk case with accessories. The case has a paper "JOSEPH LANG & SON" label on the interior of the lid along with a small paper card. CONDITION: Excellent. Barrel bores are bright and shiny, ring well, and are tight on face. Triggers are crisp. Slight handling marks on buttstock and forend. Case is very good with handling and storage marks. A unique gun from one of England's top gunmakers. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 32" Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .033 (R) .031 Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: (L) .025 (R) .018 Drop at Comb: 1 - 5/8" Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/4" FFL Status: Antique Gauge: 20 Bore Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .624 (R) .626 Length of Pull: 15 - 1/4" Manufacturer: Joseph Lang & Son Model: Patent Trigger Plate Serial Number: 7015 Weight: 6 Lbs. 12 oz.

(M) ABBIATICO & SALVINELLI SOVEREIGN 12 GAUGE OVER/UNDER SIDELOCK SHOTGUN.

Lot #1336 (Sale Order 255 of 301)

Circa 2012. A nice sporting gun with Italian nitro proofed 32" demi-bloc blued steel barrels. Barrels are built with ejectors, 2 - 3/4" chambers, and with a solid raised, filed rib. Rib with brass round front bead sight. Top barrel reads "ABBIATICO & SALVINELLI" in fancy cursive italics. Barrel flat with Italian proofs, "MADE IN ITALY", "A&S", "1454", "12.70", "CI" and importers stamp. Chokes are Briley Multi chokes. Coin finished sidelock action with single mechanical trigger and non-auto safe. "SAFE" in gold. Sidelock plates engraved with scrolls and game scene vignettes. Left with hunting dog and right a rising pheasant. Bottom action with scroll and "SOVEREIGN" in gold. Vignettes signed "R. Zhang" and trigger plate signed "G. COTTALI". Right-hand rolled edge trigger guard with matched scroll engraving and full-length bottom strap with scroll and serial number in gold. Deluxe European walnut stock with drop points, point pattern checkered pistol grip, steel scroll engraved grip cap, and thin black rubber pad. Sporting forend with checkered Anson-styled plunger release, scroll engraved escutcheon, pins, and exterior iron metal. Interior iron metal with matching serial number. Gun travels in a green "Famars" travel case with paperwork, spare strikers, and springs. CONDITION: Excellent. Barrels excellent - near new. Action, trigger, and ejectors are excellent. Stock and forend also excellent. Case near new. Great sporting gun. Accessories: Travel Case Barrel Length: 32" Barrel Wall Thickness: (BOTH) .035 Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: Briley Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8" Drop at Heel: 2" FFL Status: Modern Gauge: 12 Internal Bore Diameter: (BOTH) .727 Length of Pull: 15" Manufacturer: A&S Model: Sovereign Paperwork: Certificate Serial Number: 1454 Weight: 8Lbs. 8 oz.

(A) GARGANTUAN & RARE E.M. REILLY & CO. 4 BORE DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN FOR COMMERCIAL WATERFOWLING, IN

Lot #1337 (Sale Order 256 of 301)

Circa 1874. Cal. 4 bore. 4" Chambers and 42" dovetailed stub Damascus barrels are engraved “E. M. Reilly & Co Oxford Street London & Rue Scribe. Paris.” on relatively narrow concave top rib. Bottoms of barrels are stamped with London black powder proofs for 6 bore and with serial number. Large nickel-plated Jones underlever action with non-rebounding peninsula back locks have round-bodied serpentine hammers and back sliding safeties. Locks have 4 positions: fired, 8th cock, half cock, and full cock. Safeties engage at 8th cock. Action and locks are completely unadorned except for maker's name on the tail of each lock "E.M. REILLY & CO.". Serial number "18,860" is on trigger guard tang. Lightly streaked and figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14 - 3/16" over nickel-plated buttplate, and has classic point pattern checkering with mullered borders at grip, and a vacant silver oval on toe line. Matching splinter forend has shaped steel tip, and is retained by a single barrel key that feeds through an escutcheon. It appears this gun was made before chokes were invented. Diameter at muzzle is .952. Drop at heel: 2", drop at comb: 1 - 3/4". Weight: 18 Lbs. 12 oz. CONDITION: Excellent, close to new. Barrels retain nearly all of their Damascus brown with only slight silvering at muzzles, and some overall flecking. All other major metal parts retain nearly all of their original heavy nickel plating, with only a few scattered knocks, a small bit of peeling at toe of buttplate, and some superficial scratching. Action and trigger guard screws retain most of their original case hardening color. Minor pins and safeties retain most of their original fire blue. Stocks have nearly all of their original hand-rubbed oil finish with scattered marks and scratches, checkering very lightly worn and dark; one minor chip has been masterfully replaced on right side of forearm. Mechanically excellent, but triggers and locks are somewhat sluggish due to congealed oil. Bores are excellent, with some light scratches. Action is tight. Waterfowlers such as this are seldom found in this condition, because they are usually heavily used in salty environments. A superb condition example like this is a great rarity. Barrel Length: 42" Chamber: 4" Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/4" Drop at Heel: 2" FFL Status: Antique Gauge: 4 Bore Length of Pull: 14 - 3/16" Manufacturer: E.M. Reilly Model: 4 Bore SxS Serial Number: 18860 Weight: 18 Lbs. 12 oz.

(A) JOHN DICKSON AND SON ROUND ACTION 12 BORE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN WITH CASE, MADE FOR JAMES MACDOWA

Lot #1338 (Sale Order 257 of 301)

Circa 1890. Nitro proofed brown Damascus 30" barrels. Barrels fit with 2 - 3/4" chambers, ejectors, and locking extension off of rib. Barrel rib is smooth, concave, with fit with small round steel front bead sight. Rib reads "JOHN DICKSON & SONS. 63 PRINCE STREET. EDINBURGH" and with "2" engraved. Barrel flats with proofs, "2 3/4", makers stamp "J.D&S". Barrel bottoms stamped with proofs, "BNP" and "12-70". Chokes are Improved Cylinder in left and Modified in right. Coin finished action with full coverage scroll reads "JOHN DICKSON & SON PATENT" in banner. Action furnished with third fastener and gold cocking indicators alongside blacked engraved and checkered top lever. Action is also built with fire blued, engraved, checkered safe slide. "SAFE" is in gold. Fire blued bladed double triggers are protected by a blacked scroll engraved trigger guard extending to a full-length bottom strap with serial number. Gun is non-auto safe. Traditional oil finished stock with sharp English straight hand stock, vacant silver oval, and finished by a checkered butt. Splinter forend with sharp checkering, engraved escutcheon, Anson push button release and silver "2" inlaid at pin. Gun lives is a vintage leather case with brass corners and paper "JOHN DICKSON & SON" trade label. Case fit with snap caps and cleaning accessories. CONDITION: Excellent as rebuilt/renovated. Barrels excellent. Action, triggers and ejectors are sound. Stock and forend are excellent. Nice gun! Accessories: Leather Case & Accessories Barrel Length: 30" Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .029 (R) .033 Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: (L) .007 (R) .017 Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8" Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/8" FFL Status: Antique Gauge: 12 Gauge Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .736 (R) .729 Length of Pull: 15" Manufacturer: John Dickson and Son Model: Round Action Paperwork: John Dickson History Letter Serial Number: 4373 Weight: 7 Lbs. Dickson History Letter Serial Number: 4373 Weight: 7 Lbs.

CORRECTION: Gun has been subsequently fitted with a later set of barrels which have been shortened from their original length of 30" to 29".

(M) RIZZINI 32 GAUGE OVER UNDER QUAIL GUN BUILT FOR GORDY & SONS AND ENGRAVED BY BOTTEGA GIOVANELLI.

Lot #1339 (Sale Order 258 of 301)

These attractive guns were manufactured by Rizzini specifically for Gordy & Sons as the brainchild of Mike Burnett after he was tasked to create a new gun after one of Russell Gordy's beloved 32 gauge Westley Richards sets. Designed to be bespoke and more accessible than some of the top echelons of English makers, the guns are built on a 32 gauge sized frame, which has the added benefit of being able to accept 28 gauge and .410 barrels when fitted. 29 - 1/4" mono-bloc barrels with a solid rib equipped with machine cut anti-glare matting and a golden bead front sight. Left side of upper barrel with Rizzini information, right side with Fierce Products importer information and caliber designation. Bottom of barrel flats with modern Italian nitro proofs. Boss style round nose forearm has point pattern checkering and an Anson style plunger release, with the forearm iron extended to allow for more engraving of Acanthus scroll on a stippled background, and "GRAND" in a ribbon at base. Interior of iron with matching serial number. Small boxlock action with game scenes of quail in a meadow on left and right, with wide cut acanthus floral scroll on a blackened stippled ground. Plates are signed "Rizzini" in a ribbon. Bottom on action with a relief "RB" in a wreathed device over "REGAL EXTRA". Engraving is nicely cut and signed at the trigger guard for Bottega Giovaneli. Trigger guard with a long tang that runs to the grip cap protects a single selective trigger and is engraved with acanthus en suite. Steep grip cap with Gordy & Sons monogram, decorated with scroll. Pistol grip stock is a nicely figured and marbled walnut with some light fiddleneck, checkered about the wrist in point panels, and terminates in a checkered butt, with open slot at rear; stock is cast off for a right handed shooter. CONDITION: Excellent, and appears little used since factory. Barrels with virtually all of their bluing with some scattered handling marks and superficial scratches. Forearm is excellent, checkering is sharp. Engraving is crisp and well cut, receiver with essentially all of its coin finish with some minor marks and superficial scratches. Stock excellent, commensurate with forearm. Mechanically fine, bores are excellent, bright and shiny. With their ability to also take 28 gauge and .410 barrels, these guns are sure to please. Barrel Length: 29 - 1/4" Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: (O) .015 (U) .008 Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8" Drop at Heel: 2" FFL Status: Modern Gauge: 32 Gauge Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2" Manufacturer: Rizzini Model: SLE Quail Gun Serial Number: 109271 Weight: 6 lbs 5 oz

(C) W. RICHARDS BOX LOCK SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN.

Lot #1340 (Sale Order 259 of 301)

Circa 1901. An English made 12 gauge boxlock ejector shotgun. It is fit with 30” nitro proved browned Damascus barrels with rib extension, dolls head third fastener, and a tapered, concave game rib fit with a brass bead front sight. The rib is marked "W. Richards, 27, Old Hall St, Liverpool". Modern Birmingham Nitro proof with proper reproof marks from 1991, Modern proved for 2 - 3/4" (70mm) cartridges at proof pressure of 850 BAR, Chokes are Full on Left and Modified on Right. The coin finished action is profusely engraved with scrolls with W. Richards in a banner with the bottom blacked. The action is fit with smooth fire blued double triggers and an automatic safety with "SAFE" in gold ahead of the scored safety slide. Triggers are protected by a blacked and engraved guard with scrolls. Bottom tang with similar scroll and serial number. Best quality walnut stock with traditional English straight hand grip, vacant stock oval, 1" leather covered recoil pad. Splinter forend with Anson style release. The shotgun is presented in a canvas trunk case with accessories. The case has a paper "W RICHARDS" label on the interior of the lid along with a small paper card. CONDITION: Excellent. Barrel bores are bright and shiny, ring well and are tight on face. Triggers are crisp. Slight handling marks on buttstock and forend. Case is very good with scuff marks. A fine gun. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 30" Barrel Wall Thickness: (BOTH) .033 Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: (L) .031 (R) .015 Drop at Comb: 1 - 5/8" Drop at Heel: 2" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: 12 Bore Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .733 (R) .728 Length of Pull: 14 - 7/8" Manufacturer: W. Richards Model: Boxlock Serial Number: 9290 Weight: 7 Lbs. 4 oz.

(C) AN ATTRACTIVE 12 GAUGE WESTLEY RICHARDS OVUNDO OVER UNDER DROPLOCK SHOTGUN.

Lot #1341 (Sale Order 260 of 301)

Circa 1913-1919 per Westley Richards; dated 1913 on left side of barrels, which would be first year of production. Barrels are fit with a smooth concave game rib with a steel bead front sight, signed "Westley Richards & Co London " in gullet, left side of top barrel with British Birmingham proofs for a Nitro Proofed 12 gauge for 1 - 1/8 oz. shot, bottom barrel with proofs for same, and matching serial number; right side of both barrels with a more recent reproof for a 12 gauge 2 - 3/4" chambered nitro gun with a nominal .740 IBD. Mid ribs marked on right side "12 GUAGE [sic] 2 3/4 CHAMBER UPPER MODIFIED LOWER FULL CHOKE", right with "Ovundo System Regd No 354045/1913". Bolsters with running scroll with double bites. Round nose forearm with horn cap has point pattern checkering and a Deely latch release, engraved with florals and geometrics, exterior iron with running scroll; matching "1244" stamped on interior of wood. Action flats with Birmingham proofs, Westley Richards patent numbers. Scalloped back droplock action engraved with well-cut wide acanthus scroll on action, signed "Westley Richards & Co" on both sides; jeweled actions have matching serial numbers and patent numbers. Tang with pivoting opening lever, and engraved "Westley Richards / Patent One Trigger"; automatic safety with "SAFE" inlaid in gold. Single selective mechanical trigger with selector on right with gold "U" and "O" designations. Nicely marbled smokey stock with a largely straight grain is constructed with side panels and teardrops, point pattern checkering around the English straight wrist, and a checkered butt. CONDITION: Very good as rehabilitated. Barrels with a good quality reblue, probably when gun was reproofed, legends softened somewhat but still readable, with some minor marks throughout. Stocks are good with some slight marring at edges with action, and some other handling marks commensurate with use. Forearm has a 1 - 1/2" crack on left side, comb has area of repair at tip of comb. Mechanically fine, bores are very good, bright and shiny with minor frosting. Ejectors are soft but in time. One minor mar to droplock plate that does not detract. Cast off for a right handed shooter. Barrel Length: 29" Barrel Wall Thickness: (O) .025 (U) .018 Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: (O) .014 (U) .037 Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8" Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/8" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: 12 Bore Internal Bore Diameter: (O) .735 (U) .737 Length of Pull: 14 - 3/34" Manufacturer: Westley Richards Model: Ovundo Serial Number: c1244 Weight: 6 lbs 11 oz

(M) LUCIANO BOSIS WILD 12 GAUGE OVER/UNDER GAME GUN WITH WIDE CUT FLORAL SCROLL BY PEDRETTI.

Lot #1342 (Sale Order 261 of 301)

Circa 2016. Elegant game gun with Italian proofed 26" mono-bloc blued steel barrels. Barrels have been built with ejectors, 2 - 3/4", and a filed medium width low profiled top rib with round steel front bead sight. Barrels with 1/4 length mid (side) rib. Top barrel with "LUCIANO BOSIS ITALY" in gold, and slender gold band at breech. Wings with light border and floral scroll engraved. Barrel flat reads "MADE IN ITALY", "CP", "L. BOSIS", "12-70", "0058", importers stamp, and with Italian proofs. Chokes are Improved Modified in top and Improved Cylinder in bottom. Beautiful inertia single trigger plated boxlock action with coin finish is engraved by Master Engraver "G.S. PEDRETTI" whose signature is at base of trigger plate on right. Action and top lever are engraved with semi-chiseled floral scroll. Bottom action with gold inlay of "L. BOSIS" logo and lion with gold crown above. Slide safe is checkered and gun is auto-safe. "SAFE" in gold. Trigger guard and bottom strap with matched engraving and strap with serial number. Deep honey-colored walnut stock with straight and smoky figure has been built with fine checkered pistol grip. Pistol grip with steel partially engraved cap. Stock fit with engraved gold oval and finished with thin black rubber pad. Long competition styled forend has matched checkering, plunger-styled Anson release, engraved escutcheon, exterior iron metal and gold inlay of L. BOSIS logo. Interior iron metal with serial number. Gun is housed in a leather Fabrica d'armi LUCIANO BOSIS case. Case with cleaning equipment, cleaning rod, spare strikers, springs, tool, and snap caps. CONDITION: Excellent. Barrels like new inside and out. Action, Trigger and ejectors excellent. Stock and forend excellent very light handling marks. Case excellent with very light handling marks. Excellent Gun! Accessories: Leather Case, Extra Parts and Cleaning Tools Barrel Length: 26" Barrel Wall Thickness: (BOTH) .028 Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: (O) .027 (U) .011 Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: 2 - 3/8" FFL Status: Modern Gauge: 12 Bore Internal Bore Diameter: (O) .733 (U) .732 Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2" Manufacturer: Luciano Bosis Model: Boxlock O/U Serial Number: 0058 Weight: 6 Lbs. 14 oz.

(M) BERETTA GIUBILEO 28 GAUGE OVER/UNDER SHOTGUN IN CASE AND BOX, ENGRAVING SIGNED BY GIOVANELLI AND

Lot #1343 (Sale Order 262 of 301)

Circa 2001 as per BP date code. Vent rib with machine-cut anti-glare matting equipped with a steel front bead sight. Mono-bloc barrels, top with typical Beretta warning regarding manual on right side and designation for 28 gauge, 2 - 3/4" 28" barrels on right, Beretta information over chamber. Barrels with modern Italian nitro proofs for a 2 - 3/4" 28 gauge with nominal 13.9 IBD in both bores and Excelsior steel designation. Threaded for chokes, currently Improved Modified in top barrel and Improved Cylinder in bottom. Light engraving at blocks and breeches. Round nose forearm with 2 panels of point pattern checking on either side, Deeley latch release, and an inset golden device with "PV" monogram over cross florals. Exterior iron with shaded engraving of acanthus scroll interwoven with florals, interior with matching serial number and last 3 matching numbers stamped into wood. Action with nearly complete coverage of very attractive diminutive shaded scroll, with interspersed single florals and a few bouquets. 3 devices, one on each side and one on bottom, read "P. Beretta Giubileo". Engraving is double signed by Giovanelli and Coresani at trigger guard. Single selective inertia driven trigger with barrel selector mounted to automatic safety tab. Long tang trigger guard protects trigger and is engraved en suite. Nicely streaked walnut stock with English straight grip is checkered about the wrist in point pattern with mullered borders. A 1/4" (measured from center) wooden extension has been mounted and fits color well. Housed in a Beretta Giubileo case with Beretta slipcover identifying this gun by serial number and containing paperwork, oil, unmounted sling swivel set (one mounted on screw, other on ring for affixing to barrels) and 3 extra chokes: Cylinder, Full, and Modified. CONDITION: Excellent, showing light evidence of field use. Barrels with virtually all of their bluing with some very minor handling marks and superficial scratches. Stocks are good with some random dings and marks from the field, none serious, most offensive a long impression on right side of stock, and free of cracks or chips. Action is excellent, bright, with crisp, well cut engraving and some superficial scratches. Mechanically fine, ejectors are in time, bores are excellent, bright and shiny. A gun ready for upland. Accessories: Box with case Barrel Length: 28" Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: Tubes Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8" Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/8"- FFL Status: Modern Gauge: 28 Length of Pull: 14 - 3/8" Manufacturer: Beretta Model: Giubileo Serial Number: GIU470A Weight: 6 lbs 1 oz

(C) JAMES WOODWARD & SONS 12 GAUGE SIDELOCK SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN WITH CASE.

Lot #1344 (Sale Order 263 of 301)

Circa 1900. A vintage game gun with 29" nitro proofed, chopper lump, blued barrels with ejectors and 2 - 3/4" chambers. Barrels furnished with a slightly raised concave rib and a third bite locking fastener. Rib is fit with a small round brass mid bead and a larger white round front bead and a gold "1" near breech. Rib reads "JAMES WOODWARD & SONS 64 ST. JAMSES'S STREET. LONDON. S.W.", "MADE OF SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH FLUID PRESSED STEEL.". Barrel flats with nitro proof stamp, "1 1/8 oz. MAXIMUM", and "12". Tubes stamped "5454", "J.W.&S", and "WHITWORTH STEEL". Barrels with light border engraving at breech. Barrels are also fit with choke tubes. The sidelock action with faded case colors is adorned with tight scroll, gold line cocking indicators, disk set strikers, third fastener, and is engraved "J. WOODWARD & SONS" in banner near action bar. Action bottom is engraved with tight scroll and reads "WOODWARDS SINGLE TRIGGER". Single mechanical trigger is protected by a scroll-engraved trigger guard which extends to a long bottom strap. Bottom strap is engraved with matching scroll and the serial number. Top lever is blacked and scroll engraved with a checkered thumb and with a gold "1" inlaid. The checkered and engraved slide safe are functional and the word "SAFE" is in gold. Gun is non-auto safe. The straight grained stock with double drop points is built with a semi-pistol grip and is finely sharp checkered. Grip with hard rubber grip cap. Belly of stock with silver oval with crown and "EB" engraved. Butt stock is completed by a hard orange rubber pad. Splinter forend with matched sharp checkering and checkered Anson push button release with engraved escutcheon bearing a gold "1". Interior iron metal with number "1" and "5454 engraved. Gun resides in a green canvas case with white and black paper trade label. Case comes with a pair of nickel plated snap caps. CONDITION: Very good. Barrels retain mostly all of their color and bores are bright. Action, trigger, and ejectors are good. Stock good with showing some evidence of flaking behind left and right lock. Forend very good. Case very good. Nice gun. Accessories: Case & Snap Caps Barrel Length: 29" Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .025 (R) .027 Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: Multi Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8" Drop at Heel: 2 - 3/8" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: 12 Gauge Internal Bore Diameter: (BOTH) .732 Length of Pull: 14 - 3/8" Manufacturer: James Woodward & Sons Model: SLE Serial Number: 5454 Weight: 6 Lbs. 15 oz.

(A) ROBERT JONES 12 GAUGE HAMMER FIRED SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN.

Lot #1345 (Sale Order 264 of 301)

Circa 1894. An English made 12 gauge hammer non-ejector shotgun. It is fit with 30" browned Damascus nitro proved barrels with rib extension third fastener and a tapered, flat, filed game rib fit with a brass bead front sight. The rib is left barrel is roll marked "ROBERT JONES MONARCH GUN WORKS" while the right barrel is roll marked "MANCHESTER ST LIVERPOOL". Modern London Nitro proof with proper reproof marks from 1993 and 2003, Modern proved for 2 - 3/4" cartridges at proof pressure of 850 BAR; Briley interchangeable choke tubes are installed in each barrel. The coin finished action is engraved with English arabesque scrolls with "ROBERT JONES" on both sides near the action's water table; the trigger plate are blacked. The action is fit with rebounding hammers, Greener style cross bolt fastener and side clips, black, smooth and double triggers. Triggers are protected by a blacked and engraved guard with scrolls. Bottom tang with similar scroll. Best quality walnut stock with traditional English straight hand grip, vacant stock oval, 1" leather covered recoil pad. Splinter forend with Anson style release. The shotgun is presented in a leather trunk case with brass corners and accessories. The case has a paper "ROBERT JONES" label on the interior of the lid along with a small paper card. Top of case stamped with the initials "C.W.". CONDITION: Excellent. Barrel bores are bright and shiny, ring well, and are tight on face. Triggers are crisp. Slight handling marks on buttstock and forend. Case is very good with handling and use marks. A fantastic gun. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 30" Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .024 (R) .019 Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: (BOTH) Briley Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: 1 - 3/4" FFL Status: Antique Gauge: 12 Bore Internal Bore Diameter: (BOTH) .737 Length of Pull: 15 - 3/8" Manufacturer: Robert Jones Model: Hammer Serial Number: 9380 Weight: 7 Lbs. 12 oz.

(C) W&C SCOTT IMPERIAL PREMIER SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN WITH CASE AND ADDITIONAL BARRELS.

Lot #1346 (Sale Order 265 of 301)

Circa 1900. A 12 gauge with two pair of 28" nitro proofed barrels, both with ejectors. First set of barrels has 2 - 3/4" chambers and the second with 2 - 1/2" chambers. The dovetailed barrels have low, matte concave game ribs that are engraved "SCOTT’S IMPROVED BOLT" near breech with square crossbolt extensions. Tops of barrels are engraved "W & C. SCOTT & SON THE IMPERIAL PREMIER (castle logo) 10 Gt, CASTLE STREET" on top of right barrels, and "REGENT CIRCUS LONDON ENGLAND." on left. Breech ends of barrels are relief engraved with oak leaf motif, which extends 1 - 1/2" down barrels. Barrel flats have London proofs. Serial numbers are on bottom of No. 1 barrels. Bottom of right barrels are engraved "Special Steel A 1" on the No. 1 barrels. Both barrels with London proofs for 1 - 1/8 ounce of shot. "Rogers" sidelock action has automatic safety with "Safe" inlaid in gold, double triggers, square crossbolt third fastener, side clips, Scott patent vented breech, and semi-round action bar. Action and lockplates have full coverage relief engraving of shaded oak leaf and branch background with game birds in various poses; flying geese on bottom of action, duck and 2 woodcock are on right lockplate, and a grouse and two quail on left lockplate. Fences and action beads have high relief carving of acanthus scroll with shaded ground. Oak leaf motif extends to its top lever and action tang. Trigger guard bow has oak leaf motif matching background of action, with monogram (DH) inlaid in gold. Serial number in relief on trigger guard tang which is also adorned with oak leaves and castle logo. Nicely figured European (Italian walnut - according to W&C Scott book) walnut semi-pistol round knob grip. The buttstock measures 13 - 5/8" over ribbed horn plate. Stock features drop points, fine and sharp checkering, and fleur-de-lis design at borders. There is a gold shield plate at top of grip behind top tang. Matching splinter forend has Anson release. Oak and leather case has brass corners and hardware with initial plate on front edge bearing the initials "JHE". The case interior is lined in red cloth and contains a 3-piece cleaning rod and mops. CONDITION: Fine. Barrels retain most all of a well-done reblack, engraving remains sharp. Shows very pleasing silver highlights on engraving. Lockplates retain a considerable amount of case color, but again, a great deal of silvering. Trigger guard retains most of a reblue. Top lever has a good amount of original blue, with some silvering on the thumbpiece. The stock retains most of an oil refinish with light handling marks from use. The checkering is good. Action is tight. Both sets of barrels are on face. Bores are very fine; barrel set (B) shows evidence of being lengthened, likely sleeved with modification to the rib and bead. Leather case is darkened and has been polished, various scuffs and rubs still remain. Handle has been lost. Interior cloth is fair, partitions are tight, and there are numerous marks and rubs from contact with gun. A very fine gun. FYI: Back in their day Imperial Premiers were rivals to the London Best guns and today are very scarce and all are individual. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: (BOTH) 28" Barrel Wall Thickness: (A) (BOTH) .027 (B) (BOTH) .040 Chamber: (A) 2 - 3/4" (B) 2 - 1/2" Choke: (A) (L) .029 (R) .028 (B) (L) .038 (R) .020 Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/4" Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/2" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: (BOTH) 12 Bore Internal Bore Diameter: (A) (BOTH) .730 (B) (BOTH) .724 Length of Pull: 13 - 5/8" Manufacturer: W&C Scott Model: Imperial Premier Serial Number: 57607 Weight: (BOTH) 6 Lbs 3 Oz

(C) SCARCE JOHN DICKSON AND SON BEST QUALITY SLE 12 GAUGE SIDE BY SIDE BUILT ON A PURDEY PATENT ACTI

Lot #1347 (Sale Order 266 of 301)

Circa 1910. 1 of 10 built on a James Purdey and Sons sidelock action with nitro proofed shiny blacked 29" dovetail steel barrels. Barrels with 2 - 3/4" chambers and ejectors. Barrels with swamped, concave game rib and round brass front bead sight. Rib with number "2" in gold and reads "JOHN DICKSON & SON . 63 PRINCES STREET. EDINBURGH.". Chokes are Improved Modified on left and Improved Cylinder on right. Barrel flats stamped with original proofs for 2 - 1/2" chambers, and reproof for "12-70", "BNP" and ".729". Bottom mid rib with importers stamp. The coin finished sidelock action with rose bouquet and scroll engraving reads "JOHN DICKSON & SON" near bar. Action is built with cocking indicators, fire blued bladed double triggers and is non-auto safe. "SAFE" is in gold. Top lever is blacked with scroll engraving and "2" is in gold. Water table with makers mark, serial number, and proofs. Blacked scroll engraved trigger guard and long bottom strap with serial number. Reddish brown walnut stock with drop points and a checkered straight hand grip has been designated with a gold oval engraved "DPW" and finished by a checkered butt. Finely checkered splinter forend with engraved escutcheon, "2" in gold, Anson push button release, and blacked engraved exterior iron metal. Interior blacked iron metal with serial number to match. Gun lives in vintage leather case with brass corners and black "JOHN DICKSON & SON" trade label, and a pair of snap caps. CONDITION: Very good. Barrels excellent with shiny black and shiny bores. Action is sound. Ejectors are strong and triggers are crisp. Stock is good with evidence of light rebounding split behind right lock, bruising, and slight repair at bottom strap. Forend is good with slight soft checkering. Case shows its age and is good. Accessories: Case and Snap Caps Barrel Length: 29" Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .026 (R) .022 Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: (L) .024 (R) .012 Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/4" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: 12 Gauge Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .734 (R) .733 Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2" Manufacturer: John Dickson & Son Model: SLE Paperwork: History Letter from John Dickson & Son Serial Number: 6255 Weight: 6 Lbs. 14 oz.

(A) WILLIAMS & POWELL BOX LOCK SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN.

Lot #1348 (Sale Order 267 of 301)

Circa 1883. An English-made 12 gauge boxlock non-ejector shotgun. It is fit with 30" browned Damascus nitro proved barrels with rib extension, dolls head third fastener, and a tapered, concave game rib fit with a brass bead front sight. The rib is marked "WILLIAMS & POWELL. LIVERPOOL". Modern Birmingham Nitro proof with proper reproof marks from 2000, modern proved for 2 - 3/4" (70mm) cartridges at proof pressure of 850 BAR, Chokes are Improved Modified on left, and an interchangeable Briley choke tube on right. The patinaed case color hardened finished action is engraved with scrolls with "WILLIAMS & POWELL" below the action flats, the bottom blacked. The action is fit with smooth, double triggers and an automatic safety with "SAFE" in gold ahead of the engraved and checkered safety slide. Triggers are protected by a blacked and engraved guard with scrolls. Bottom tang with similar scroll and guns serial number "10216". Best quality walnut stock with traditional English straight hand grip, checkered stock panels, vacant stock oval, and a 1" leather covered recoil pad. Splinter forend with Anson style release. The shotgun is presented in a very compact leather travel case with accessories. The case has a paper "WILLIAMS & POWELL" label on the interior of the lid along with a small paper card. CONDITION: Excellent. Barrel bores are bright and shiny, ring well and are tight on face. Triggers are crisp. Slight handling marks on buttstock and forend. Case: Very Good with handling and use marks. A great antique gun to add to your collection. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 30" Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: (L) .024 (R) Briley Choke Tube Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: 2" FFL Status: Antique Gauge: 12 Bore Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .733 (R) .723 Length of Pull: 15" Manufacturer: Williams & Powell Model: Boxlock Serial Number: 10216 Weight: 6 Lbs. 12 oz.

(C) CHARLES OSBORNE .303 BRITISH DOUBLE RIFLE.

Lot #1349 (Sale Order 268 of 301)

Dovetail lump barrels are fit with a brass bead front sight on a sweated on base, relieved at sides for a hood, with an express rear sight with 3 leaves, 2 folding and 1 standing, mounted to a quarter rib with matting. Folding sights are regulated for 200 and 500 yards with silver lines, fixed sight not marked for regulation, but also equipped with a thicker silver line. Right barrel is engraved "CHAs OSBORNE & CO", left barrel has "2 Gt Scotland Yard London". Barrel flats with British nitro proofs and .303 designation. Extractor and hidden third fastener. Splinter forearm with rotary barrel release, checkered in a point pattern, with light line engraved borders. Action flats with British view proofs. Case colored round body action with light line engraving, dressed with florals at the hinge pin. Nicely sculpted fences and rebounding fishform hammers with tall cocks. Back action case colored peninsula locks with "CHAs Osborne & Co" on plates. Trigger guard with serial number engraved on bottom, protecting double triggers, with a long tang that runs all the way to the grip cap. Relatively straight-grained walnut stock with pistol grip, checkered in 2 panels of point pattern checkering about the wrist, steel grip cap, and recoil pad with English style covered screws. Sling bows on studs, one on a base sweated to underside of rib, other set into toe line, fit with a leather 2 point sling. CONDITION: Good as rehabilitated. Barels with virtually all a good quality later bluing, with some areas of pitting visible under the bluing, a few heavier areas under the forearm, and random handling marks and dings throughout. Case colors are vibrant with lacquer lifting at edges. Stocks are very good, carefully sanded and revarnished, with random marks from the field en suite, and a minor repair at rear of tang. Mechanics somewhat sticky, bores are good with strong rifling and some even frosting. Barrel Length: 26" Caliber/Bore: .303 British Drop at Heel: 2 - 5/8" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Length of Pull: 14 - 3/8" Manufacturer: Charles Osborne Model: Double Rifle Serial Number: 34767 Weight: 8 lbs 12 oz

(M) PIOTTI KING 1 SIDE LOCK EJECTOR SIDE BY SIDE 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN.

Lot #1350 (Sale Order 269 of 301)

Circa 1978 as per Italian proof code. Chopper lump barrels are equipped with a file cut matte rib with brass bead front sight on a slightly concave solid rib. Right barrel engraved "Acciaio Siau U.M.6", left "Flli Piotti Gardone V.G.". Underside of right barrel with steel designation repeated. Barrel flats with modern Italian nitro proofs, Piotti proof, and nominal 18.4 IBD proof. Somewhat flattened splinter forearm with Anson style plunger release is engraved in a point pattern with a central inescutcheon with a wreathed heraldric device. Exterior iron with tight acanthus scrollwork, interior with matching serial number. Action flats with Italian proofs, Piotti proof, and Boehler stamp. Engraving is nicely shaded and cut English rose and scroll, with bouquets on the fences, signed at trigger plate for Granetti. Non-automatic safety, with "SICURA" engraved ahead of slide. Trigger guard with wrigglework borders and light floral engraving protects double triggers, front articulated, and has a long tang. Diamond-shaped English-style straight stock is stocked to the fences and has point pattern checkering about the wrist, cast slightly off for a right handed shooter. The nicely figured and largely straight-grained walnut has a figure reminiscent of windswept dunes; one small knot just behind checkering on left hand side. Checkered butt. CONDITION: Overall very good. Barrels retain virtually all of their bluing with some thinning towards muzzles, areas of superficial scratches from handling and use, and a small area of speckling on right muzzle. Stocks are very good with handling marks and a few minor dings, one of which has abraded some heads on left side of forearm. Mechanically fine, bores are excellent, smooth and shiny. Ejectors are in good time. A robust, well handling example. Barrel Length: 27 - 5/8" Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: (L) .019 (Modified) (R) .007 (Improved Skeet) Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: 2 - 3/8"- FFL Status: Modern Gauge: 12 Length of Pull: 14 - 3/4" from front trigger Manufacturer: Piotti Model: King 1 Serial Number: 7315 Weight: 6 lbs 10 oz

(C) ROWLAND WATSON SLE SIDELEVER 20 BORE SHOTGUN.

Lot #1351 (Sale Order 270 of 301)

Originally manufactured circa 1914 as a 16 bore shotgun, and sleeved to 20 bore by Atkin Grant & Lang circa 2004, nitro proofed, and cut for 2 - 3/4" chambers. Dovetail lump barrels with steel bead on a matted, solid, ever-so-slightly concave rib, with interruption in matting for Rowland Watsons Whitehall address. Doll's head rib extension with rais-de-couer style dressing at breeches and dolls head. Underside of barrels with "WHITWORTH'S FLUID COMPRESSED STEEL" mark, Whitworth's famous sheaf of wheat trademark, BSA import mark, and Birmingam proof. Barrel flats with a more recent nitro proof for 2 - 3/4" chambers, nominal IBD of 16.9 in right barrel and 17 in left. Splinter forearm with Anson style plunger release with flowing acanthus scroll on exposed metal, checkered in a point pattern. Interior iron with case coloring. Water table with serial number and additional proofs. Sidelock action is signed "ROWLAND WATSON" at bar. Engraving is a nicely cut English style acanthus scroll, with dressed edges. Checkered sidelever and automatic safety with "SAFE" inlaid in gold. Trigger guard with serial number and engraving en suite protects double driggers. English style straight grip stock made of a well figured slightly smoke grained walnut with tears drops behind action, point pattern checkering about the wrist, brass oval inset into stock, and leather covered recoil pad with leather covered screws and an added section of skate tape for additional traction. Cast off for a right handed shooter. Leather wrapped case with trade label in lid and a charge card. Compartmentalized to fit gun with accessories comprising notecard from Atkin Grant & Lang describing sleeving, pair snapcaps, 2 piece cleaning/wiping rod, wallet with heads for rod, and a Briley barrel slip. CONDITION: Barrels retain virtually all of their reblack, probably done at the time of sleeving, pluming somewhat, legends are still crisp. Wood is excellent and appears to have been refreshed and had checkering refreshed; 2 very small cracks at lock, one on left side near teardrop, one at top of right lock, both are very small and not distracting. Action with flashes of original case color in protected areas, balance gunmetal grey with some mossing. Lever with newer nitre blue. Bores are very good with some light orange peel ahead of forcing cones, mechanically fine, ejectors are in time. Barrels ring like cathedral bells. Case is very good with age related distress to leather, interior relined, and trade label modern. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 30" Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: (L) .022 (R) .012 Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8"- Drop at Heel: 1 - 7/8" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: 20 Bore Length of Pull: 14 - 7/8" from front trigger Manufacturer: Rowland Watson Model: SLE Sidelever Serial Number: 8671 Weight: 6 lbs 1 oz

(C) WINCHESTER CUSTOM GRADE MODEL 21 20 BORE 2 BARREL SET.

Lot #1352 (Sale Order 271 of 301)

Originally made by Winchester Repeating Arms Company in 1941 for James Lowe. This fine shotgun features 2 blued factory 28" Winchester Proof steel barrels with "Custom Built by Winchester" rib roll die mark on matted rib, ejectors, and bead sights with floral breech engraving. Barrel set number (A) are choked WS-1 and WS-2, chambers measure 2 - 3/4". (B) are choked Full and Mod with 2 - 3/4" chambers. Blued finish boxlock action with custom No. 6 full coverage floral engraving with pointing dogs on side panels and pheasant on the bottom. Automatic safety and factory gold plated selective single trigger with blued floral engraved trigger guard with original owner's initials in gold; serial number under opening lever. Border checkered/carved Circassian walnut pistol grip stock with checkered side panels and carved panel border diamond tails in 21-B style with period leather faced oversized rubber recoil pad, plain blued steel grip cap, and single matching checkered factory beavertail forearm with roller latch release. Comes in a fitted Abercrombie and Fitch case with A&F-marked accessories. Cody Research does not specify all options, but all work appears to be factory. CONDITION: Overall 95% original barrel finish with insignificant handling marks. Barrels have slight case wear. 90% action blue with sharp markings, receiver starting to dull in carry areas. Good wood with 90% original finish, small handling marks, and sharp checkering. Good mechanics with tight lock up and lever way to the right. Mirror bores. A very eye-catching shotgun with great specifications. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: (BTOH) 28" Chamber: (BOTH) 2 - 3/4" Choke: (A) WS-1/WS-2 (B) Full and Mod Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/2" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: 20 Bore Length of Pull: 13 - 5/8" Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 21 Paperwork: Factory Research Serial Number: 10666 Weight: 5 lbs 10 oz

(M) DAKOTA ARMS MODEL 10 .22-250 SINGLE SHOT FALLING BLOCK RIFLE.

Lot #1353 (Sale Order 272 of 301)

Made by Dakota Arms, Sturgis, South Dakota, circa 2000. Matted finish 23" sporter weight round steel barrel with banded front hooded sight and quarter rib rear express sight. Case-hardened finish falling block receiver with case-hardened opening lever and trigger. Custom checkered walnut stock with case-hardened skeleton steel buttplate and grip cap. Gun is fitted with Leupold style medium height rings and Leupold VX-3 3.5-10x scope. CONDITION: 98% bright barrel finish with edge wear with 98% remaining action finish. 98% hand-rubbed finish. Small handling marks and dings overall. Sharp checkering. Good bore with visible rifling, crisp mechanics, and clear optics. Barrel Length: 23" Caliber/Bore: .22-250 FFL Status: Modern Manufacturer: Dakota Arms Model: 10 Serial Number: SS0711

(M) RIZZINI ROUND BODY EL 12 GAUGE OVER/UNDER SHOTGUN WITH SCROLL AND GAME SCENES BY GIOVANELLI, IN

Lot #1354 (Sale Order 273 of 301)

CT date code for 2018 manufacture. Monobloc barrels with "Rizzini Marcheno VT Italy" on left side of top tube, right side with "Steel Shot". Rifle side of chamber with ""12 ga 3 Magnum" designation. Underside of bottom barrel with Fierce Products importer information, barrel flat with modern Italian nitro proofs for a 12 gauge with 3" chambers. Solid rib with machine cut matting and brass bead front sight. Threaded for choke tubes, currently fit with Improved Cylinder in top barrel and Cylinder in bottom, both marked for steel shot. Round nose forearm with wave pattern checkering, Anson style plunger release, and acanthus scroll engraving on exterior iron and inescutcheon; interior with matching serial number. Round body action is engraved in near complete coverage of intertwining acanthus scroll en suite with forearm iron, with carved fences en suite. Left and right sides are engraved with game scenes of quail taking to the air in a meadowed scene. Bottom has "Round Body EL" subtly woven into scroll. Single selective inertia driven trigger protected by a trigger guard with long tang that reaches to Prince of Wales pistol grip; signed "Bottega C. Giovanelli" and "Made in Italy" flanking trigger guard. Stock of an interesting partially burled walnut with 2 panels of point-and-wave checkering at the wrist, and a checkered butt. Housed in a Negini case for gun, factory paperwork, and spare choke tubes; Full, Improved Modified, and Modified (Modified also marked for Steel Shot). CONDITION: Overall very good, retaining virtually all of the factory finishes, with some minor handling marks from the field. Stocks are excellent, with a couple spots of discoloration and knotting that appear natural to the grain more than flaws. Mechanically fine, ejectors slightly out of time; top fires first. Bores are very good with some mild firing residue. Case and accessories excellent. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 29" Chamber: 3" Choke: Tubes Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/4" FFL Status: Modern Gauge: 12 Length of Pull: 14 - 5/8" Manufacturer: Rizzini Model: Round Body EL Serial Number: 105520 Weight: 7 lbs 9 oz

(C) W. ATKINSON 12 GAUGE SLE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN WITH CASE.

Lot #1355 (Sale Order 274 of 301)

Cirac 1904-1925. Dovetail lump barrels with a steel bead front sight on a narrowing, smooth, solid, slightly concave game rib with "W. ATKINSON & SONS, LANCASTER" engraved towards breeches. Light floral strapwork at breeches, with a spring of shaded acanthus at rear of rib. Hidden third bite. Barrel flats with numerous proofs, including nitro proofs for a 2 - 1/2" chambered 12 gauge with nominal .729 IBD in both barrels, proofed at 1 - 1/8 oz shot. Splinter forearm with Anson style plunger release, checkered in point pattern, with shaded scroll engraving on exterior iron. Action flats with view and Nitro proofs. Sidelocks are engraved in traditional English pattern rose and scroll, nicely cut. Automatic safety with "SAFE" inlaid in gold ahead of sliding tab. Double triggers are protected by a trigger guard with long tang, engraved with rose and scroll en suite. Densely grained smokey stock with teardrops behind action, checkered in 2 panels about the wrist with mullered borders. Toeline with vanity plate engraved with initials "BK". Checkered butt. Housed in a leather-wrapped case with cherry red lining partitioned to hold gun while disassembled, and containing accessories including pair snapcaps, oil bottle, pair turnscrews, 2 piece cleaning rod with turned wood jag and mop. Lid with Atkinson trade label, exterior with "B. KAY / YORKS."; presumably the original owner (perhaps he lived in Yorkshire?). CONDITION: Very good as brought back up after reproof. Barrels with virtually all of a later good quality bluing, thinning somewhat towards breeches and muzzles, with scattered handling marks and superficial scratches. Stocks are very good with an extra layer of varnish applied that has softened edges somewhat. Forearm has some reddish hues in the engraving about the plunger. Action is very good, essentially gunmetal grey throughout, with some superficial handling marks, engraving is crisp. Trigger guard is very good with some thinning from hand traffic. Mechanically fine, bores are very good, bright and shiny, with some minor frosting. Ejectors are strong and in time. Case is very good with handling marks throughout, including some scrapes. Accompanied by some consignor research on Atkinson and proof marks. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 28" Chamber: 2 - 1/2" Choke: (L) Modified (R) Cylinder Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8" Drop at Heel: 1 - 7/8" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: 12 Gauge Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2" Manufacturer: W. Atkinson Model: SLE Paperwork: Consignor Research Serial Number: 6075 Weight: 6 Lbs 6 oz

(C) FRIEDRICH TRIEBEL DRILLING WITH CONTEMPORARY RED DOT REFLEX SIGHT.

Lot #1356 (Sale Order 275 of 301)

Pre-War rare German "Doppelbuchsdrilling" (double rifle barrels over a shotgun barrel configuration) made in Suhl, Germany by Christoph Friedrich Triebel in 1930. Blued 23" Nitro proofed Bohler Blitz steel barrels with rifle in 8x65R over a 12 gauge shotgun barrel with matted raised ramp front sight, fixed notch rear sight, and slotted dovetail scope mounts fitted with modern Aimpoint optic. Shotgun barrel is choked Full with 2 -3/4"" chamber. Scalloped boxlock coin finish "Blitz" action with hirsch and red stag game scene engraving, Greener style crossbolt and safety, tang barrel selector, and double triggers (both set), and steel trigger guard. Bavarian style checkered walnut pistol grip stock with cheekpiece, hard rubber buttplate, and hard rubber grip cap. Matching checkered walnut splinter forearm with latch release. Import marked action. CONDITION: 90% original barrel blue with scratches and hunting nicks. Action has large portion of original coin finish. Varnish has sharp appearance with checkering still sharp. Good bores, optics. Barrel Length: 23" Caliber/Bore: 12 Bore / 8x65R Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: Full Drop At Comb: 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: 2" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Length of Pull: 14" Manufacturer: Friedrich Triebel Model: Drilling Serial Number: 3434

(M) BERETTA 627 EELL 12 GAUGE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN.

Lot #1357 (Sale Order 276 of 301)

Circa 1985 per AN proof. 28" mono-bloc Excelsior steel barrels are equipped with a white plastic front bead and have a vacant slot for a mid bead on the solid, tapered, concave rib. Left barrel with "P. Beretta - Gardone V.T -ITALY- (PB logo)". Right side with import information for Berben, left with original designations for 2 - 3/4" chambers and F/M chokes; currently installed Briley chokes are IC in both barrels. Barrel flats with proofs for choked 70mm barrels with a nominal 18.5 IBD. Typical Beretta engraving at breeches and bloc line. Beavertail forearm with Anson style plunger release and matching serial number on interior iron. Checkered in point and wave pattern. Sideplated boxlock action is engraved with a pair of snipes in a meadow on left plate and a pair of mallards in a marshland on right, both accented with scroll, with bottom of action engraved scrollwork, a bouquet of roses, and Beretta's information and model; engravers signature on left side of trigger guard reads "Bottega C. Giovanelli", a company that currently employs approximately 20 full time staff members and is headed by the legendary Dario Cortini. Single selective inertia driven trigger with shoe, nonauto safety. Pistol grip stock is cast off for a right handed shooter and checkered in two panels about the grip. Wood is an attractive, relatively straight grained fiddleback walnut with a silver oval at toeline and fit with a decelerator pad. House in an aluminum Americase with a Beretta manual, lock, and a leather barrel grasp, with graphics of 2 broken pigeons in lid. CONDITION: Overall very good, barrels reatain virtually all of their bluing, probably applied when the modifications to configuration were done, with some very minor marks. Barrels ring like bells and lock up tight. Forearm is very good with some minor handling marks. Action is very good, with a few very minor spots of patina, most visible on right sideplate. Stock is excellent with minor handling marks. Mechanically fine, bores are excellent with some very minor frosting towards muzzle. Ejectors are in time. Case excellent. A gun ready for clays! Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 28" Chamber: 3" Choke: Tubes Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2"+ Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/8"+ FFL Status: Modern Gauge: 12 Gauge Length of Pull: 14" Manufacturer: Beretta Model: 627 EELL Serial Number: A33657A Weight: 6 lbs 12 oz

(A) THOMAS HORSLEY .450 BPE BAR-IN-WOOD DOUBLE RIFLE.

Lot #1358 (Sale Order 277 of 301)

Thomas Horsley was one of the best makers outside of London, and his quality of work was so high that he was called the "Purdey of York". 27 - 7/8" chain Damascus chopper lump barrels are equipped with a bead front sight and 3-leaf folding rear sight with leaves for 100, 200, and 300 yards with silver express lines, on a nicely matted solid, flat, rib. Right barrel is signed "THOMAS HORSLEY, MAKER, YORK", left is "PATENT 2410 & 1138"; these are the patents for his pull-back break action and his strikers. Sling eye soldered to underside of rib. Underside of barrels with view and proof marks, matching serial numbers, and a hammer over "573 / PATENT". Splinter forearm with concealed iron, small inlaid forearm tip, and retained by a barrel key that feeds through a single escutcheon (key with matching serial number on underside). Action flat with Holsley's Patent information, serial number, view proof; case colored bar-in-wood action with squared-off fences, back sliding stalking safeties, signed "Thos Horsley's Patent" on both sides, and appropriate patent numbers on hammer and toplever. Oversized trigger guard protecting double triggers with light line engraving en suite, engraved with serial number on bottom; tang extends all the way to the horn grip cap. Nicely figured and lightly fiddleback walnut stock with pistol grip, teardrops behind the action, and checkered about the wrist with mullered borders. Sling eye mounted to toe line, behind grip cap, vacant silver oval on toe line, and steel buttplate with light line engraving en suite. CONDITION: Excellent. Barrels with bold definition to pattern, browning thinning somewhat, particularly to muzzle, with some handling marks that are through to silver, particularly on underside of barrels. Stocks are very good with handling marks and impressions throughout, one notable long ping on left side of stock, and some abraded heads, but free of cracks or chips. Action with much case color, some silvering to edges, but attractive. Fences with high polish English blue on edges, but majority is gunmetal grey. Mechanically fine, bores are excellent with strong Metford-style rifling. An excellent example from a scarce, highly desirable maker. Barrel Length: 27 - 7/8" Caliber/Bore: .450 BPE FFL Status: Antique Length of Pull: 13 - 7/8" Manufacturer: Thomas Horsley Model: Double Rifle Serial Number: 2410

(C) RARE A.H. FOX CE GRADE SIDE BY SIDE 20 BORE SHOTGUN.

Lot #1359 (Sale Order 278 of 301)

Originally made by A.H. Fox Gun Company of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Company in 1913. Early, rare, CE grade sub-gauge gun and 1 of approximately 700 made with the Kremer-designed friction forearm. Cody research does not have a card on this shotgun, except for the manufacturing date. This fine shotgun features factory 28" blued Krupp fluid steel barrels with a "Krupp Fluid Steel Made By" marking on the right breech and "A.H. Fox Gun Co. Phila. Pa." marking on the left with matted rib, ejectors, bead sights, and floral engraving at the breech. Barrels are choked Full and Improved Cylinder, chambers measure 2- 1/2". Case-hardened finished boxlock action with standard CE Grade full coverage fine floral engraving with woodcocks on the right-side panel, quail on the left side panel, and floral pattern with a pointing dog on the bottom. Automatic safety and factory double triggers protected by a blued floral engraved trigger guard with serial number. Border checkered walnut pistol grip stock with checkered side panels in C Grade style with factory hard rubber buttplate, round knob pistol grip cap, and matching checkered factory beavertail forearm with Kremer friction release. CONDITION: Overall, 90% original barrel finish with slight handling marks. Barrels have a slight case and carry wear, one slight gray area from a possible dent repair (not visible internally) with some small pits surrounding the area 2" from the muzzle on the left on the underside of the left barrel (could be from holding the gun by muzzle). 30% fading case colors with sharp markings and some remnants of Fox factory over glaze. Receiver is starting to silver in carry areas and some browning. Good wood with 90% original finish, small handling marks, and slightly dulled checkering. Small, old, repaired chip in toe. Good mechanics with mirror bores, tight lock up, and lever way to right with in-time but turned screws. A very eye-catching shotgun with rare specifications. Barrel Length: 28" Chamber: 2 - 1/2" Choke: Full and Improved Cylinder Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/2" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: 20 Bore Length of Pull: 14 - 1/4" Manufacturer: A.H. Fox Model: CE Serial Number: 200519 Weight: 6 lbs 3 oz

(A) STEPHEN GRANT 20 BORE SIDE LEVER SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN.

Lot #1360 (Sale Order 279 of 301)

28" Skelp Damascus barrels with dovetail lump, a steel bead front sight on a flat, solid, unusually wide rib, engraved with "Stephen Grant 674 St James's Street, London" and "2", denoting original manufacture as one of a pair. Dressed at the breeches and rear of rib. Underside of barrels with "5224", "HW" for barrel maker, flats with modern British nitro proofs for a 20 gauge with 2 - 3/4" chambers, nominal 16.0 and 16.1 IBD, and marked "NOT FOR BALL"; small "2" on bottom of lump. Splinter forearm with Anson plunger release, point pattern checkering, and small, well-cut, acanthus scroll surrounding a shell motif on exterior iron. Matching serial number and "2" on inside of iron. Boxlock action with well-executed scrollwork, floral motif about the hinge pin, beaded fences, "STEPHEN GRANT" on either side, side lever, and engraved "PATENT" in a vacant oval on tang. "SAFE" inlaid in gold ahead of automatic safety tab. Water table with serial number, view and proof marks, and "2". Strikers with gas vents. Double triggers are protected by a flat bottom trigger guard with a long tang that runs all the way to pistol grip cap. Pistol grip walnut stock, with teardrops behind sidepanels, checkered in 2 panels about the wrist, and fit with a 1 - 1/2" walnut extension at rear. CONDITION: Very good as rehabilitated. Barrels retain virtually all of a later brown with Damascus pattern subdued somewhat, but still visible, some handling marks throughout, some silvering, with some silvering to high edges. Stocks have been similarly treated, carefully sanded and revarnished; checkering is somewhat softened by restoration, but free of cracks or chips. Trigger guard reblued, engraving somewhat softened, with minor marks. Action essentially gunmetal grey with flashes of case colors in protected areas and some marks from the field. Extension at butt is not fit perfectly and can catch on a nail. Mechanically fine, bores are clean with scattered pits throughout. Barrel Length: 28" Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: (L) Imp. Cylinder (R) Cylinder Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/4" Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/8"+ FFL Status: Antique Gauge: 20 Bore Length of Pull: 14 - 7/8" Manufacturer: Stephen Grant Model: Side Lever Serial Number: 5224 Weight: 5 lbs 13 oz

(A) ALEXANDER HENRY DROP LOCK SINGLE SHOT RIFLE IN .450 3 - 1/4" BPE WITH ORIGINAL CASE.

Lot #1361 (Sale Order 280 of 301)

Alexander Henry and Daniel Fraser were the premier makers of rifles in Edinburgh, and Fraser apprenticed under Henry for a time. This is a classic example of the dropping block design, signed "Alexr Henry. Edinburgh & London. Patent No 3286", with a slim bead front sight and a folding leaf rear sight, one standing and one folding, folding regulated for 200 yards, standing unmarked. Birmingham proof marks for a 52 bore rifle, Henry's Patent marking, and caduceus proof; matching serial number on bottom of barrel with "AH", presumably for Alexander Henry. Forearm with distinct Alexander Henry scalloped lip with point-and-wave pattern checkering, retained by a single key through an escutcheon, fit with sidepanels. Case color action with shaped back action peninsula lock on right side, fit with a non-rebounding serpentine hammer with tall cock and an English style stalking safety, which throws backwards (towards the shooters face) to engage. Tasteful English scrollwork throughout, borders dressed with strapwork, and signed at rear of peninsula lock "Alexr Henry". Stock with side panels that match the forearm well is constructed with a pistol grip checkered in point pattern and capped by a gadrooned horn cap, shadowline cheekpiece, brass nameplate at toe line, unengraved, and a checkered steel buttplate with a small triangle of engraving at heel and a trap, vacant. Accessories compose a black canvas-wrapped case with leather trim, a name on lid that has been all but lost to time, now only "Sir M.W." legible; lined in burgundy, and designed to fit the rifle with compartments for accessories, including 10 rounds loose ammo in bag, 2 boxes Kynoch .450 3-1/4", and a box with 1 fired case and 13 loaded roads; box indicates a 300 Grain Sieera and 120 grains of FFG but all ammo should be considered reloads and, as such, components only. There is a set of RCBS dies for .450 NE 3-1/4 to facilitate reloading. CONDITION: Barrel is largely a mixture of plum-brown bluing and some silver handling marks, most notable at muzzle, with scattered marks and superficial scratches throughout. Legends are crisp. Stocks are very good with handling marks from the field, some marks deeper than others, particularly on forearm and along toe line. One crack at pistol grip, approximately 1", from tang to grip cap. Action with strong traces of case colors, with patterning visible and better colors in protected areas. Mechanically fine, stalking safety works appropriately, bore is very good with strong rifling and mild frosting. Accessories are very good, case with some age related distress and scrapes but solid. Accessories: Case, Reloading Dies, Brass Barrel Length: 28" Caliber/Bore: .450 3 - 1/4" FFL Status: Antique Manufacturer: Alexander Henry Model: Single Shot Rifle Serial Number: 4262

(C) COGSWELL & HARRISON 12 GAUGE SLE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN WITH CASE.

Lot #1362 (Sale Order 281 of 301)

Circa 1938. A rare game gun with nitro proofed 27 - 5/8" blued barrels. Barrels have been uniquely built with Cogswell and Harrison's assisted opening mechanism and ejectors. Chamber lengths are 2 - 1/2". Barrels are also fit with a narrow swamp rib and steel round front bead sight. Rib reads "COGSWELL & HARRISON LTD. 158 PICCADILLY - LONDON". Dovetail barrel flats marked with nitro proof marks, "2 1/2"", and "1 1/8"". Chokes are Improved Modified on left and Improved Cylinder on right. Sidelock action with scroll engraving, blued pins, cocking indicators, double triggers, and serrated blacked slide safe. "SAFE" is engraved. Gun is non-auto safe. Top lever is shiny copper brown and scroll engraved. "COGSWELL & HARRISON" is engraved at action bar. Double triggers are protected by the blacked and scroll-engraved trigger guard. Bottom strap with scrolls and serial number. The straight hand gripped walnut stock with drop points with semi-smooth checkering has an engraved silver oval and finished by a black leather pad. The splinter forend with matched checkering and a nitre blued Anson push button forend. Gun comes with its vintage leather case with "COGSWELL & HARRISON" paper trade label and cleaning equipment. CONDITION: Very good. Barrels are good with virtually all of their blue. Action, triggers and ejectors are sound. Stock and forend both good with light wear. Case represents its vintage and requires new handle. Accessories: Case with Cleaning Accessories Barrel Length: 27 - 5/8" Barrel Wall Thickness: (L) .032 (R) .035 Chamber: 2 - 1/2" Choke: (L) .026 (R) .011 Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/16" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: 12 Gauge Internal Bore Diameter: (L) .735 (R) .733 Length of Pull: 14 - 1/2" Manufacturer: Cogswell & Harrison Model: SLE Serial Number: 57652 Weight: 6 Lbs. 12 oz.

(C) GALLYON & SONS ROUND BODY 28 GAUGE SIDE BY SIDE HAMMER FIRED SHOTGUN.

Lot #1363 (Sale Order 282 of 301)

Dovetail lump barrels with a steel bead frontsight on a solid, slightly tapered rib with "GALLYON & SONS 66 BRIDGE St CAMBRIDGE" engraved. Sprig of acanthus scroll at rear of rib, line dressing at the breech. Action flats with modern Nitro proofs for a 28 gauge choked gun, 2 - 3/4" chambers, and nominal .563 IBD. Friction fit splinter forearm with point pattern checkering; wood appears to be a restock as the fit is not quite right. Round body action with back action peninsula locks signed "GALLYON & SONS", nitro proofs on the action flats, and sparse scroll engraving and linework throughout. Rebounding hammers. Trigger guard protects double triggers with a long tang engraved with serial number. English straight grip stock of a fairly straight, slightly smokey walnut with point pattern checkering at the wrist. Vacant oval at toe line, leather-covered recoil pad. CONDITION: Overall very good as restored, with barrels retaining virtually all of a nicely executed reblack that has softened legends somewhat; some pitting under the blue underneath the forearm. Wood is very good with a few minor chips on forearm; checkering is sharp. Action has been polished, with some pinprick oxidation visible. Mechanically fine, bores are excellent, bright and shiny. With the recent proofs for nitro, this should be a fine upland gun. Barrel Length: 28 - 1/4" Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: (L) Imp Mod (R) Cylinder Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8" Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/4" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: 28 Bore Length of Pull: 15" from front trigger Manufacturer: Gallyon & Sons Model: SxS Serial Number: 63913

(M) BERETTA 687 EELL 20 GAUGE OVER/UNDER SHOTGUN WITH ENGRAVING BY GIOVANELLI.

Lot #1364 (Sale Order 283 of 301)

Circa 2013 per CL date code on barrels. Mono-bloc barrels are fit with a steel bead front sight on a machine matted vent rib. Typical Beretta legends and designations on barrels, including Excelsior steel barrels, and modern Italian nitro proofs for a nominal 20 gauge with nominal 16.0 IBD in both barrels. Round nose forearm is checkered in 2-point pattern panels with lined borders. Deeley style latch release is engraved with shaded scroll and florals on a striated background, with exterior iron engraved en suite. Interior of forearm stamped with various numbers that do not match serials and appear to be control numbers of some kind. Sideplated boxlock with nicely cut shaded acanthus scroll, with some longer floral bands interspersed., and floral edgework. "P. Beretta" in ribbons over hinge pin, with typical Beretta model designaton on underside. Signed "Bottega C. Giovanelli" at trigger guard. Automatic safety with barrel selector mounted to tab. Single selective inertia driven trigger protected by a trigger guard with short tang. Attractive burl walnut stock is checkered in 2 panels of point-and-wave pattern checkering about the Prince of Wales grip. Brass oval inset at toeline. Checkered wooden butt extension with Beretta logo inset into checkering. Housed in Beretta branded case with factory paperwork, uninstalled sling bows, one on ring for affixing to rib, one on screw to affix to stock, and Beretta logoed soft recoil pad. CONDITION: Excellent, very close to NOS. Barrels with virtually all of their factory bluing, with some very mild handling marks and superficial scratches.Stocks excellent, with somewhat heavier handling marks, but not through the varnish, free of cracks and chips. Action is excellent, ejectors are slightly out of time, bottom fires first. Bores are excellent, bright and shiny, but tubes are currently frozen. Case and accessories excellent. Replacement value of these guns is currently in the neighborhood of $10,000. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 28" Chamber: 3" Choke: Tubes Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8" Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/4" FFL Status: Modern Gauge: 20 Length of Pull: 14 - 1/4" Manufacturer: Beretta Model: 687 EELL Serial Number: Z06744S Weight: 6 lbs 1 oz

(C) OUTSTANDING L.C. SMITH 16 GAUGE SPECIALTY GRADE SHOTGUN.

Lot #1365 (Sale Order 284 of 301)

Made by Hunter Arms Company of Fulton, New York, in 1914, the second year of full production. 1 of only 720 built in 16 gauge. 28" blued Nitro Steel barrels with 2 - 3/4" chambers, ejectors, raised matted rib with bead front sight, and fixed Full and Full chokes. Barrels have standard Specialty grade floral breech engraving with Hunter address on the left barrel and grade designation on the right. Case-hardened featherweight sidelock action with standard Specialty grade floral and bird scene engraving with factory single selective Hunter One trigger, non-automatic safety, and blued floral engraved trigger guard. Factory checkered American walnut pistol grip stock with standard hard rubber buttplate and grip cap. Matching checkered walnut splinter forearm with ebony triangle tip inlay and standard roller latch. Cody Research verifies all options except Hunter One Trigger. Comes in a maker's labeled canvas trunk case. CONDITION: Gun was expertly restored to new condition with 98% overall blue with edge wear only. 98% vivid case colors with sharp engraving. 98% cleaned wood finish with some visible dings on the right side of the comb. Sharp checkering. Good screws, mirror bores with tight lock up, and strong mechanics. Case in like new condition. Accessories: Case Barrel Length: 28" Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: Full and Full Drop at Comb: 1 - 5/8" Drop at Heel: 2 - 5/8" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: 16 Gauge Length of Pull: 13 - 1/2" Manufacturer: L.C. Smith Model: Specialty Grade Paperwork: Factory Research Serial Number: 218135E

(C) PARKER DHE 20 GAUGE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN.

Lot #1366 (Sale Order 285 of 301)

Originally made by Parker Gun Company in 1926. According to the Parker Serialization Book, this gun started as a "T13" (D) Grade in 20 gauge. Blued 28" Titanic fluid steel barrels labeled with "Titanic Steel" rib roll die mark on Parker addressed matted rib with ejectors, bead front sight, and border breech engraving. Barrels are choked Modified and Cylinder with 2 - 1/2" chambers. Case-hardened finish 0 sized boxlock action with full coverage DH grade style vignettes: dog and bird scene engraved frame with non-automatic safety, aftermarket single selective trigger with blued floral engraved trigger guard with serial number. Checkered walnut pistol grip stock with carved panel diamond tails, leather-faced rubber recoil pad, German silver vanity stock plate, Parker logo grip cap, and matching checkered splinter forearm with latch release. CONDITION: Overall 95% as restored barrel finish with insignificant handling marks. 95% vivid as restored case colors with sharp markings. Good wood with 95% as restored finish with small handling marks and sharp checkering. Good mechanics with tight lock up and a lever way to right with phenomenal screws. Mirror bores. A very eye-catching shotgun. Barrel Length: 28" Chamber: 2 - 1/2" Choke: Mod and Cyl Drop at Comb: 1 - 3/8" Drop at Heel: 1 - 7/8" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: 20 Gauge Length of Pull: 14 - 1/4" Manufacturer: Parker Model: DHE Serial Number: 217463 Weight: 6lbs 7.5oz

(C) PARKER BROTHERS BHE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN.

Lot #1367 (Sale Order 286 of 301)

Originally made by Parker Gun Company in 1918. Included Parker letter states that this gun was originally made with Damascus Steel 30" barrels; no mention in the Parker Serialization book. This fine shotgun features blued 26" Acme fluid steel barrels with "Acme Steel" rib roll die mark on Parker addressed matted rib, "2 - 3/4" SHELLS" marked barrel flats, ejectors, and bead sight, with border breech engraving. Barrels are choked Improved Modified and Modified; chambers measure 2 - 3/4". Case hardened finish No. 1 frame boxlock action with standard BHE grade full coverage floral engraving with pointing dogs on sides, a walking deer on bottom, automatic safety, and factory double triggers with blued floral engraved trigger guard with serial number. Border checkered walnut pistol grip stock with checkered side panels, carved panel border diamond tails in the BH grade style, leather-faced rubber recoil pad, brass plate pistol grip cap, and matching checkered splinter forearm with latch release. Comes with Parker factory letter confirming original specifications and a return repair for action and ejector problems. CONDITION: Overall 95% original barrel finish with insignificant handling marks; barrels most likely Remington or expert gunmaker replacements. 40% fading case colors with sharp markings, receiver starting to silver. Good wood with 90% original finish, small handling marks, and sharp checkering. Stock possibly cut in period for the addition of pad with no mention of factory installation. Good mechanics with mirror bores, tight lock up, and a lever way to right with phenomenal screws. A very eye-catching shotgun with great specifications. Barrel Length: 26" Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: Imp Mod and Mod Drop at Comb: 2 - 1/4" Drop at Heel: 3 - 1/4" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: 12 GA Length of Pull: 14" Manufacturer: Parker Brothers Model: BHE Paperwork: Factory Letter Copy Serial Number: 183205 Weight: 6lbs 14.4oz

(C) PARKER BROTHERS CHE 20 BORE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN.

Lot #1368 (Sale Order 287 of 301)

Originally made by Parker Gun Company in 1930, with a factory letter stating it was completed in 1936. Parker Serialization book lists this gun with 28" barrels with ejector and wide forearm options. 1 of 7 known to have been made in 20 gauge with this barrel length. This fine shotgun features blued factory 28" Acme fluid steel barrels with "Acme Steel" rib roll die mark on Parker Addressed matted rib, ejectors, and bead sights with border breech engraving. Barrels are choked Improved Modified and Cylinder, chambers measure 2 - 1/2". Case hardened finish 0 size frame boxlock action with standard CHE grade full coverage floral engraving with pointing dogs on side panels and a woodcock on bottom. Automatic safety and factory double triggers with blued floral engraved trigger guard with serial number. Border checkered walnut pistol grip stock with checkered side panels and carved panel border diamond tails in CH grade style with period Hawkins rubber recoil pad, Parker logo pistol grip cap, and matching checkered factory trap model forend beavertail forearm with latch release. Comes with a Parker Factory letter confirming options except the recoil pad. CONDITION: Overall 95% original barrel finish with insignificant handling mark, barrels have slight case wear. One small finish blemish on the left barrel halfway out. 60% fading case colors with sharp markings with the receiver starting to silver in carry areas and some browning. Good wood with 90% original finish, with small handling marks and slightly dulled checkering. Good mechanics with tight lock up and lever way to the right with in time but turned screws. Mirror bores A very eye-catching shotgun with rare specifications. Barrel Length: 28" Chamber: 2 - 1/2" Choke: Imp Mod and Cylinder Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/2" at pad FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: 20 Bore Length of Pull: 14 - 3/8" Manufacturer: Parker Brothers Model: CHE Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 235660 Weight: 6lbs 15.6oz

(C) UPGRADED TO A1-SPECIAL GRADE PARKER 20 BORE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN.

Lot #1369 (Sale Order 288 of 301)

Originally made by Parker Gun Company after purchase by Remington Arms Company in 1935. According to the Parker Serialization Book, this gun started as a VHE grade in 20 gauge. Gun was professionally upgraded to an A-1 Special by an unknown professional gunsmith with lots of similarities to Pachmayr's work. Blued 28" Vulcan fluid steel barrels relabeled with "Peerless Steel" rib roll die mark on Parker addressed matted rib with engine turned barrel flats, ejectors, bead front sight, and deep floral engraving at the breech. Barrels are choked Modified and Improved Cylinder with 2 - 3/4" chambers. Case-hardened finish "0" boxlock action with full coverage vignette engraving, "Parker Bros." marking in gold on the bottom of the frame, non-automatic safety, and aftermarket single selective trigger protected by a blued floral engraved trigger guard with serial number chased in gold. Floral border checkered walnut pistol grip stock with checkered side panels and carved panel borders in A-1 Special style with Old English rubber recoil pad, gold center plastic pistol grip cap, and matching checkered beavertail forearm with latch release. CONDITION: Overall 95% as restored barrel finish with insignificant handling marks. 95% vivid case colors with sharp markings. Good wood with 95% finish, small handling marks, and sharp checkering. Good mechanics with mirror bores, tight lock up, and a lever way to right with phenomenal screws. A very eye catching shotgun. Barrel Length: 28" Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: Modified and Improved Cylinder Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/2" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: 20 Bore Length of Pull: 14 - 3/8" Manufacturer: Parker Brothers/Remington Model: SXS Serial Number: 237070 Weight: 6lbs 14.8 oz

(C) LC SMITH FIELD GRADE .410 SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN.

Lot #1370 (Sale Order 289 of 301)

Made by Hunter Arms Company in 1941. 1 of 2509 Field Grades made in .410 and one of 521 made with ejectors. Blued 26" fluid steel barrels with raised high matted rib, Field grade and Hunter Company markings, ejectors, and bead front sight. Barrels are choked Improved Modified and Modified with 3" chambers. Case hardened finish featherweight sidelock action with L.C. Smith markings with automatic safety, double triggers, and blued trigger guard. Checkered walnut pistol grip stock with hard rubber buttplate and matching checkered splinter forearm with roller latch release. CONDITION: Overall 90% original factory barrel finish with areas worn to plum brown from handling. 80% vivid case colors with sharp markings. Good wood with its original finish cleaned off and some scrapes and scratches from usage. Good mechanics with tight lock up and a lever way to right. Mirror bores and phenomenal screws. A very desirable shotgun. Barrel Length: 26" Chamber: 3" Choke: Improved Modified and Modified Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/2" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: .410 Length of Pull: 14" Manufacturer: LC Smith Model: Field Grade Serial Number: 195635 Weight: 5lbs 15 oz

(C) PARKER BROTHERS UPGRADED TO GHE 16 BORE SIDE BY SIDE SHOTGUN.

Lot #1371 (Sale Order 290 of 301)

Originally made by Parker Gun Company in 1936 after purchase by Remington Arms Company. Parker Serialization book lists this gun with correct dimensions but as a VH Grade instead of a GH. Factory research also lists this gun as a VHE Grade with matching dimensions. Barrels are marked next to the lug with a "B" and an "F" (possible Remington repair code?), an "M" and an "o" with Parker Overload stamps. Gun has many features that look factory but are undocumented, perhaps a factory upgrade or an early Del Grego upgrade. This fine shotgun features blued factory 28" Vulcan steel (normally Parker Steel for G Grade) barrels with "Vulcan Steel" rib roll die mark on Parker addressed matted rib, with ejectors, bead sights, and border breech engraving. Barrels are choked Improved Modified and Cylinder, chambers measure 2 - 3/4". Case hardened finish No. 1 frame boxlock action with standard GHE Grade full coverage floral engraving with bird scenes on side panels, quail on the bottom, "PARKER" on the bottom of the receiver at the hinge. Automatic safety and Parker style single selective trigger with blued floral engraved trigger guard with serial number. Checkered walnut pistol grip stock in VH/GH Grade style with checkered wood butt, German silver stock shield, Parker logo pistol grip cap, and matching checkered factory style beavertail forearm with latch release. Comes with a Parker Research letter. CONDITION: Overall 95% original barrel finish with insignificant handling marks, barrels have slight case wear. 90% fading case colors with sharp markings, receiver starting to dull in carry areas. Good wood with 90% original finish, with small handling marks and slightly sharp checkering. Good mechanics with tight lock up and lever way to right with in-time but turned screws. Mirror bores. A very eye-catching shotgun with desirable specifications. Barrel Length: 28" Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: Imp Mod and Cylinder Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: 2 - 1/2" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: 16 Bore Length of Pull: 14 - 1/4" Manufacturer: Parker Brothers Model: GHE Paperwork: Factory Letter Serial Number: 239810 Weight: 7lbs 3.4oz

(C) LC SMITH TRAP GRADE SIDE BY SIDE 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN.

Lot #1372 (Sale Order 291 of 301)

Made by Hunter Arms Company in 1926. 1 of 2700 12 gauge trap grades and one of 792 made with 32" barrels. Blued 32" Crown fluid steel barrels with ventilated matted rib, trap grade and Hunter Company markings, ejectors, and bead front sight. Barrels are choked Full and Full with 2 - 3/4" chambers. Case-hardened finished regular weight sidelock action with L.C. Smith markings, engraved trap shooter scenes, non-automatic safety, and Hunter single selective trigger with blued trigger guard. Checkered walnut round knob pistol grip stock with Airocel period rubber recoil pad and matching checkered schnabel tip beavertail forearm with roller latch release. Comes with Cody Research letter confirming all options and shipping to Schoverling, Daly, and Gales. CONDITION: Overall 90% original factory barrel finish with areas worn to plum brown from handling with a small gray spot on the right barrel halfway out. 80% vivid case colors with sharp markings. Good wood with 90% original finish with some scrapes and scratches from usage and sharp checkering. Usual hairline cracks behind locks. Good mechanics with mirror bores, tight lock up, and a lever way to right with fantastic screws. A very desirable shotgun. Barrel Length: 32" Chamber: 2 - 3/4" Choke: Full and Full Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/2" Drop at Heel: 1 - 3/4" FFL Status: Curio & Relic Gauge: 12 Gauge Length of Pull: 14 - 5/8" Manufacturer: LC Smith Model: Trap Grade Paperwork: Factory Research Serial Number: RE87312 Weight: 8lbs 7oz

(M) DAKOTA ARMS MODEL 76 BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

Lot #1373 (Sale Order 292 of 301)

Made by Dakota Arms Sturgis, South Dakota, circa 2000. Matted finish 23" Sporter weight sightless round steel barrel in ".300 WIN MAG" with matted black finish detachable floorplate. Matted finish receiver with solid handle claw extractor bolt and factory trigger. Custom checkered walnut stock with Dakota-marked solid rubber recoil pad and grip cap. Gun is fitted with Dakota bases. CONDITION: 98% bright barrel finish with edge wear with 98% remaining action finish. 98% hand rubbed finish. Small handling marks and dings overall. with sharp checkering. Good bore with visible rifling. Crisp mechanics. Barrel Length: 23" Caliber/Bore: .300 Winchester Magnum FFL Status: Modern Manufacturer: Dakota Arms Model: 76 Serial Number: 3005

(M) HEYM EXPRESS MAGNUM BOLT ACTION RIFLE IN .416 RIGBY.

Lot #1374 (Sale Order 293 of 301)

Made by F.W. Heym in Germany circa 1990. 24" Tropical style round blued factory steel barrel with express sights and fit with muzzle brake. Blued matte finish receiver with matching bolt, plain trigger, and matte finish detachable floorplate. Standard configuration checkered walnut stock with cheekpiece, Universal marked red solid rubber pad, and black hard rubber grip cap and forearm. Gun is fitted with rings, bases, and German "Zenith" 1.1-4x scope with Duplex reticle. CONDITION: 98% bright barrel blue with case edge wear with 95% remaining action finish with bolt having slight handling wear. 90% varnish. There are small handling marks and dings overall. Good bore with visible rifling, crisp mechanics, and clear optics. Barrel Length: 24 Caliber/Bore: .416 Rigby FFL Status: Modern Manufacturer: Heym Model: Express Magnum Serial Number: 10419

(M) CZ 550 MAGNUM BOLT ACTION RIFLE CHAMBERED IN .600 OVERKILL.

Lot #1375 (Sale Order 294 of 301)

Made in Czechoslovakia by CZ circa 2000. This gun was further customized by American Hunting Rifles chambered in the massive .600 Overkill. Round matte finished safari weight barrel with hooded ramp front sight, rear quarter rib, and marked "600 Overkill" at the breech with "THOR" above it. Barrel is fitted with custom muzzle brake. Black matted Mauser 98 style action marked on bridge "CZ 550 MAGNUM" with 3 position safety, blued detachable floorplate, and grooved receiver. Finely figured fleur-de-lis checkered Turkish walnut classic safari style stock with right-handed cheekpiece, Decelerator solid rubber recoil pad, and contrasting black horn grip cap and nosecap. CONDITION: 98% original finish with light handling marks. Great bore and mechanics. Extremely fine rifle ready for the hunt! Barrel Length: 20" Caliber/Bore: .600 Overkill FFL Status: Modern Manufacturer: CZ Model: 500 Magnum Serial Number: A060296

(M) CZ 550 MAGNUM BOLT ACTION RIFLE CHAMBERED IN .330 DAKOTA.

Lot #1376 (Sale Order 295 of 301)

Made in Czechoslovakia by CZ circa 2000. This gun was subsequently customized by an unknown master gunsmith and chambered in .330 Dakota. Round blued medium weight sightless barrel with breech marked "330 DAKOTA". Blued Mauser 98 style action marked on bridge "CZ 550 MAGNUM" with 3 position safety and fit with CZ rings and a Zeiss Conquest 3-9x40mm scope. Blued detachable floorplate. Finely figured checkered walnut custom classic sporter style stock with right cheekpiece, Pachmayr solid rubber recoil pad, and contrasting black horn grip cap. CONDITION: 98% original finish with light handling marks. Great bore and mechanics with clear optics. Extremely fine rifle ready for the hunt! Barrel Length: 25" Caliber/Bore: .330 Dakota FFL Status: Modern Manufacturer: CZ Model: 550 Magnum Serial Number: C2289

(M) FRANK WELLS CUSTOM WHITWORTH.416 HOFFMAN BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

Lot #1377 (Sale Order 296 of 301)

Originally built by Whitworth in England and imported by Interarms circa 1970. Gun was custom built by Frank Wells of Tuscon, Arizona, circa the 1980. Matted finish 24" tapered round barrel with hooded ramp front sight, Frank Wells address marking, express rear sight, band front sling swivel stud and marked at breech "416 Hoffman". Matching matte finished Mauser-style Whitworth action marked with serial number, polished 3-position safety, standard trigger, and matted finish floorplate. Custom checkered Turkish pistol grip stock with ebony nose cap and Decelerator rubber recoil pad. CONDITION: Overall 98% with small handling marks and light edge wear. Excellent bore and mechanics. Barrel Length: 24" Caliber/Bore: .416 Hoffman FFL Status: Modern Manufacturer: Whitworth Model: Frank Wells Custom Serial Number: A286026

(C) ORNATE AND HIGHLY ATTRACTIVE KURT JAEGER MAUSER BOLT ACTION RIFLE IN .30-06 SPRINGFIELD.

Lot #1378 (Sale Order 297 of 301)

Made on a large ring Mauser action with visible Nitro proof, Ulm proof, and caliber designation at the left side of the barrel shank. Left side of receiver with serial number, preserved in its own vignette. Rapid taper barrel without iron sights is inlaid with gold wire in a faintly Art Noveau style, with "KURT JAGER MAINZ" on top. Approximately 5 - 1/2" of barrel towards shank is engraved with well-cut semi-relief oak leaves on a stippled background, with gold wire borders. Engraving extends to action, with gold line borders, wide crosshatch matting around drilled and tapped screw holes for mounting a scope, currently filled with gold screws. Engraving and goldwork continued all the to the rear of the receiver, and engraving, but no gold, is present on receiver. Bolt handle has gold work and engraving en suite, with a large floral on the ball. Magazine bottom metal with oak leaf engraving and gold line en suite, and a game scene of a pair of bighorn sheep in a mountainous scene. Trigger guard is inlaid in gold wire "J.T. QUiRK". Pistol grip cap with contrasting cap and bone bordered and diamond inlay. Sling studs at forearm and at toe line. Monte Carlo stock of a straight, tightly grained walnut is as ornate as the barrel and receiver, with incise carving of oak leaves, crosshatch checkering at forearm and pistol grip, and inlaid with a contrasting forearm tip and bone/ebony inserts on either side stock in flattened area on either side of magazine. Buttplate is engraved en suite with gold wire on the perimeter of the trap. CONDITION: Excellent, retaining virtually all of the custom finishes applied when engraving and gold work was completed. Some random handling marks throughout, and superficial scratches to the bluing from use. Stock is excellent, with random impressions and dings from handling, but free of cracks or chips. Mechanically fine, bore is excellent with strong rifling; breech face is exceptionally clean, rifle may be test fired only. An extremely attractive rifle in a great caliber. Barrel Length: 22" Caliber/Bore: .30-06 Springfield Drop at Comb: 1 - 1/4"+ Drop at Heel: 1 - 1/8"- at rear of Monte Carlo, 2 - 1/8" at rear of stock FFL Status: Curio & Relic Length of Pull: 13 - 1/4" Manufacturer: Kurt Jaeger Model: Mauser Serial Number: 6623 Weight: 6 lbs 14 oz

(M) JARRETT "COUP DE GRACE" BOLT ACTION RIFLE IN .300 JARRETT, BUILT ON A REMINGTON 700 ACTION.

Lot #1379 (Sale Order 298 of 301)

Originally built as a Remington 700 by Remington Arms circa 1970s. Gun was custom-built by Kenny Jarrett of Jackson, South Carolina, circa the 1980s. Custom 24" tapered round matte finish barrel with muzzle brake, Jarrett "Coup De Grace" marking, and devoid of sights. Matching matte finish Remington 700 action with internal magazine. Custom thumbhole marksman style walnut stock with contrasting nose cap and Decelerator rubber recoil pad. Fitted with Leupold 3.5-10x50 scope CONDITION: Overall, 98% with small handling marks and light edge wear. Excellent bore and mechanics. Good optics. Barrel Length: 26" Caliber/Bore: .300 Jarrett FFL Status: Modern Manufacturer: Jarrett Model: Coup de Grace Serial Number: E66864888

(C) F. PETER BUILT SPORTING RIFLE ON A MAUSER ACTION.

Lot #1380 (Sale Order 299 of 301)

Mauser 98 action, most likely originally built as a military rifle then customized by German gunsmith F. Peter of Wiesbaden, Germany, circa the 1950s. Blued 24" round tapered barrel with hooded ramp front sight, fixed 2 notched leaf rear sight, and marked at breech "30/06 GOVT" with chisel oak leaf engraved at breech. Full coverage of heavy oak leaf chisel engraving on blued action, modified for scope use, with blued milled military-style floorplate, engraved en suite with a deer game scene. Action fitted with "F. Peter Wiesbaden Gunsmith" marked detachable scope mount and period Nickel 4x power scope. Custom skipline checkered walnut pistol grip stock with carved oak leaf borders, carved game scenes near butt, an exaggerated comb, right-handed cheekpiece, swelled action sides with white diamond inlays, ebony nose cap, Pachmayr vented recoil pad, and European style sling swivels. CONDITION: Overall 98% with small handling marks and light edge wear. Excellent bore and mechanics. Clear optics. Small chip missing on stock in front of scope mount with ding behind tang. Barrel Length: 24" Caliber/Bore: .30-06 Springfield FFL Status: Curio & Relic Manufacturer: F. Peter Model: Sporter Serial Number: NSN

19TH CENTURY CARVED WOODEN CIGAR STORE TRADE SIGN.

Lot #1381 (Sale Order 300 of 301)

Circa 1890. An unattributed carved wooden cigar store trade sign in the form of a Native American. Poly Chrome paint with black face paint, which is very uncommon. Holding a snuff box under the left arm and a box of cigars in the right. PROVENANCE: Richard "Dick" Burdick collection. CONDITION: Showing multiple areas of paint loss and paint chipping. Some loss of wood, primarily to the box of cigars. Standing on a remade and painted base. This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.

5¢ MILLS NOVELTY CO. OWL UPRIGHT SLOT MACHINE.

Lot #1382 (Sale Order 301 of 301)

Circa 1898. The Mills Novelty Co., Chicago, Illinois. The Mills Novelty Company manufactured this floor model slot machine in 1898. The oak cabinet features recessed panels, detailed carved appliques, and cast iron feet. An older restoration with correct composite carvings, a bead-blasted mechanism, and all original castings, including the handle. The lithographed playing wheel is in beautiful condition behind glass. A great example of Mills Novelty's first produced upright slot machine. Keys are included. PROVENANCE: Richard "Dick" Burdick collection. CONDITION: Very good. This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made. Keys: Yes


Firearms & Militaria - Day 1
Guns & Military Artifacts > Morphy Auctions > Firearms & Militaria - Day 1
Firearms & Militaria - Day 1
by Morphy Auctions Wed, Dec 6, 2023 9:00 AM Eastern Auction starts at 9am (EST). Items on display approximately 4 weeks prior to auction date. Our gallery is open Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Preview by appointment.