This auction features over 700 items from several amazing collections that make this the most anticipated auction yet. Whether you collect Colts, Winchesters, S&Ws, US Military Firearms, German Military & Commercial Firearms, Blades, Guns of the Old West or even Guns of the New West, you'll want to attend this event.
The auction will be held at The Cody Auditorium, 1240 Beck Ave, Cody, WY 82414, beginning at 9:00 MST.
There will be food and drink provided at the venue, so bring your appetites.
After the United States’ victory in the Spanish-American War, the US gained Guam, Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines as territories, and the US Army faced a grueling 15 year campaign to quell uprisings in the Philippine Islands. The most bitter fighting occurred in the southernmost islands where US troops faced the Moros. The iconic wavy blade Moro “kris” sword was ornate but deadly, and was a highly prized war souvenir for American forces. This Antique 1900s Philippine Insurrection Moro Keris Native Warrior Kris Sword is in Good Condition, with some rounding to the blade tip, some scattered chipping to the upper blade edges, some cleaning, scratching, pitting, and patina at each side of the blade, some loosening to the metal wrap around the bottom edge of the handle, and with some overall age wear evident. Otherwise, the sword is in fine shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it features a 22 1/4” long, hefty, and wavy blade that was left “in the white” with an elegantly serrated and flared collar around the ricasso, sports a fine dark lacquered twine handle with a metal cap and cross piece around the bottom edge, and is complete with the original Antique Moro Keris Wood Scabbard in Fair Condition, with a hole in the bottom end tip through which the point of the blade lightly protrudes when sheathed, some scattered chipping and cracking around the bottom and lower body, heavy cracking to the lower right side edge, moderate scattered cracking to the upper side edges, some glue repairing at the front and back right throat, most of the back left throat having chipped away, some dark stick tag residue at the middle front throat, and with moderate overall age wear evident. Otherwise, the scabbard is in fair shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it bears a rudimentary extended throat, and the set is a fine example of a rare, original Antique 1900s Philippine Insurrection Moro Keris Native Warrior Kris Sword.
Antique 1860s Late Edo Period Japanese Kote Hand & Forearm Samurai Armor
Lot #2 (Sale Order 2 of 674)
When US Navy Commodore Perry opened Japan to the Western world in 1853, great changes were spurred in Japanese government and society. Prior to Perry’s arrival, Japan had been a feudal state, governed by land owning shoguns whose power was enforced by private armies of warriors known as Samurai. The Samurai wore protective armor from head to toe to defend against the sword blows from rival Samurais. This Antique 1860s Late Edo Period Japanese Kote Hand & Forearm Samurai Armor is in Good Condition, with moderate scattered surface flaking to the right wrist protecting bands, some scattered surface flaking to the left wrist protecting bands, moderate tearing to the “chain mail” of the right finger tips, having been re-laced with modern blue cotton lacing along the middle undersides, as well as at the undersides of the thumbs and palms, and with some overall age wear evident. Most interestingly, they measure about 26” long x 7” wide overall, and boast incredible darkened metal “chain mail” linked armor all along the fronts, with interspersed darkened metal bands at the upper front, a darkened metal “chrysanthemum” Japanese national symbol at each outer middle front, 6 vertical darkened metal bands along the wrists, and darkened metal plating along the fronts of the thumbs, hands, and finger tips, with each hand plate carrying an embossed 5 petal flower symbol. They sport a decorated yellow silk base with elegant designs woven into the pattern, feature “kelly” green cotton piping throughout, and date to the ca. 1860s (late Edo period). A fine example of rare, original Antique 1860s Late Edo Period Japanese Kote Hand & Forearm Samurai Armor, and a great relic of the last days of the Samurai.
19th Century Japanese Gimei Signed Hand Made Cutdown Wakazashi 18" Blade Samurai Short Sword
Lot #3 (Sale Order 3 of 674)
Intended to be a close range alternative to the larger and more famous Katana, Wakizashis were a crucial part of the battle kit of a Samurai, making up half of the sword pair known as the Daisho. This Antique 19th Century Japanese Gimei Signed Hand Made Cutdown Wakazashi 18” Blade Samurai Short Sword is in Good Condition, missing the guard and handle fittings, and with the blade having almost certainly been shortened from a longer length, as evidenced by the heavy scratching at each side of the blade tip, and the menuki hole in the tang having been redrilled, some sharpening to the blade edge, some cleaning, scratching, pitting, and patina at each side of the blade, some notable scuffing and patina at the lower left side of the blade near the ricasso (Habaki), and with some overall age wear evident. Otherwise, the sword is in fine shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it’s known as a “Gimei”, as though signed by the famous swordsmith Taikei Naotane on the left side of the properly worn tang, it was actually produced by an unknown Japanese swordsmith of the late Tokugawa or early Meiji period, and then surreptitiously signed with the master’s name to increase the blade’s value. The sword also boasts a date signature on the right side of the tang, dating it to August of 1820, although it was almost certainly produced later on in the 19th Century. It measures 23.5” long overall, features a bright 18” blade with a faint, thin hamon along the edge, and was likely shortened to match late Tokugawa or Meiji era prohibitions against long sword lengths. It bears the Gimei smith signature on the left side of the tang reading “Taikei Naotane ????” with Naotane’s ko stamp, carries the date signature on the right side of the tang reading “Bunsei Ninen Hachigatsu Hi ???????”, or “A day in August, 1820”, and is a fine example of a rare, original Antique 19th Century Japanese Gimei Signed Hand Made Cutdown Wakazashi 18” Blade Samurai Short Sword. No scabbard included.
Imperial Japanese Army WW2 Officer Bullion Star Badged Wool Felt Field Hat
Lot #4 (Sale Order 4 of 674)
The Japanese soldier of WW2 was a resourceful, resilient fighter, loyal to his Emperor and willing to undergo tremendous hardships. He would, as John Wayne once said, "just as soon die as stick a nickel in a jukebox". Imperial Japanese officers of WW2 wore a simple wool field cap with their cold weather service and combat uniform, and it differed from the enlisted man’s version by the bullion embroidered star sewn at front. This Imperial Japanese Army WW2 Officer Bullion Star Badged Wool Felt Field Hat is in Good Condition, with a period replacement left chinstrap button, that button having separated from the hat body, though it can likely still be reattached, a small moth nip in the front left bill, a moth hole in the top back left crown, 8 small moth bites in the back right crown, most of the sizing lace at the lower back crown having torn away long ago, heavy verdigris patina to the sizing lace grommets at the lower back crown, heavy surface flaking to the leatherette sweatband, some frayed tearing at the interior front left bill/sweatband join, some light frayed tearing at each side of the middle back sweatband, two small holes in the middle top crown lining, moderate scattered brownish soiling to that crown lining, and with some scattered spot mothing and age wear evident. Otherwise, the hat is in fine shape, with no other damage to the elegant, high quality light green wool felt construction. Most interestingly, it boasts the original brown leather chinstrap, sports the original, elegant gold bullion embroidered on green wool serge 5 pointed star at front, and features three sewn ventilation eyelets at each side of the crown. The hat bears three pairs of sizing lace grommets at the lower back crown, carries the original brown leatherette sweatband, and exhibits a few Kanji characters hand marked in black on the middle top of the burlap-like crown lining. It’s approximately a US Size 7 1/8, and is a fine example of a rare, original Imperial Japanese Army WW2 Officer Bullion Star Badged Wool Felt Field Hat.
Imperial Japanese Army WW2 Type 90 Steel Combat Helmet W/ Star & Liner
Lot #5 (Sale Order 5 of 674)
The Japanese soldier of WW2 was a resourceful, resilient fighter, loyal to his Emperor and willing to undergo tremendous hardships. He would, as John Wayne once said, "just as soon die as stick a nickel in a jukebox". Imperial Japanese troops of WW2 were issued the classic Type 90 steel combat helmet, which quickly became symbolic of the fanatical "soldiers of the Rising Sun". This Imperial Japanese Army WW2 Type 90 Steel Combat Helmet is in Good Condition, with some scattered scratching, finish abrading, and spot patina around the exterior, a complete tear to the right side of the leather liner, which has torn away from its securing rivet, heavy tearing to the left side of the leather liner, though it does remain barely intact, that left side of the leather liner having also torn away from its securing rivet, a complete tear to the middle back seam of the leather liner, with those pieces having also torn away from their securing rivet, some drying, stiffening, and darkening to the leather liner, missing the chinstraps, and with some overall age wear evident. Otherwise, the helmet is in fine shape, with absolutely no dents, cracking, or other damage to the tough steel construction. Most interestingly, it retains approximately 85% of the original brush painted smooth brownish OD exterior finish, boasts the original IJA 5 pointed star metal insignia affixed at the middle front crown, which has been painted red, and carries three Kanji characters (though they look like they could read “7tH” in English) hand painted in matching red at the upper front crown. It sports the original brown leather lappet liner with brown cotton connecting lace, bears a small Kanji marked tag sewn to the small remnant of the chinstrap base at the middle back liner, and is a fine example of a very rare, original Imperial Japanese Army WW2 Type 90 Steel Combat Helmet.
Imperial Japanese Army WW2 Tanker Cloth Covered Cork Summer Tank Helmet
Lot #6 (Sale Order 6 of 674)
The Japanese soldier of WW2 was a resourceful, resilient fighter, loyal to his Emperor and willing to undergo tremendous hardships. He would, as John Wayne once said, "just as soon die as stick a nickel in a jukebox". Unlike their naval vessels and fighter planes such as the Zero, Japanese tanks were woefully inadequate in comparison to those of the other warring nations, although tanks and armored vehicles were still an integral part of the Japanese war machine. Japanese tanks played an important role in fighting on the Chinese mainland, and in their conquest of Burma. Just like their Western counterparts, Japanese tankers wore helmets not to protect from shot and shell, but against the sharp corners found inside the confines of the tank. This Imperial Japanese Army WW2 Tanker Cloth Covered Cork Summer Tank Helmet is in Excellent Condition, with some drying, stiffening, and surface cracking to the black vinyl portions of the front and back liner, some light drying, stiffening, and bending to the end of the chinstrap, some light scattered drying and scuffing to the top corners of the chinstraps, some bending to the interior leather ear coverings, some light scattered darkening to the leather suspension, some scattered “browning” to the mesh interior crown lining, and with some light scattered age wear evident. Otherwise, the helmet is in excellent shape, with no other damage to the crisp brownish cloth covered cork construction. Most interestingly, it boasts the original IJA 5 pointed star leather insignia sewn to a matching brownish cloth backing at the front crown, sports the original “Y” shaped brown leather chinstraps with a fully functional dual metal “D” ring closure buckle, and features the original sewn ear hole eyelets, khaki cotton ear laces, netted black oilcloth front and back liner, brown leather interior ear coverings, brown leather “lappet” interior suspension with a matching khaki cotton connecting lace, and a whitish burlap-like mesh interior crown lining. A beautiful example of a very rare, original Imperial Japanese Army WW2 Tanker Cloth Covered Cork Summer Tank Helmet.
Imperial Japanese Army WW2 NCO Nikko (Nikon) Type 93 4x10 Binoculars W/ Rubberized Canvas Case
Lot #7 (Sale Order 7 of 674)
The Japanese soldier of WW2 was a resourceful, resilient fighter, loyal to his Emperor and willing to undergo tremendous hardships. He would, as John Wayne once said, "just as soon die as stick a nickel in a jukebox". Imperial Japanese NCOs were issued the well made Type 93 4x10 binoculars for surveying troop movements and ideal ground in the field, and they carried them in the rubberized canvas case, specially designed for use in tropical climates. This pair of Imperial Japanese Army WW2 NCO Nikko (Nikon) Type 93 4x10 Binoculars are in Good Condition, with a lengthwise crack to the right ocular lens, some dark spotting to the lenses, heavy chipping to the textured black grip material, some drying, stiffening, and scattered surface cracking to the leather neck strap, and with some overall age wear evident. Otherwise, the binoculars are in fine shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, they boast a fairly clear view, with the right lens featuring a range finding reticle with 40 at the ends of the X axis and 20 at the ends of the Y axis, sport a good sized remnant of the original textured black gripping surface, and are marked with the classic maker’s logo of the famous Nikko (later renamed Nikon, one of the finest names in binoculars and cameras) at the top central join, along with “4 X 10”, “-60 - -70”, and the serial number, “No 95762”. They feature the original brown leather neck strap, and are complete with the original Imperial Japanese WW2 Type 93 Rubberized Canvas Carry Case in Good Condition, with the leather front closure tab having torn away from the top flap, as is commonly encountered on these pouches, moderate surface cracking and rough tearing to the bottom end of that front closure tab, some flaking to the green finish around the exterior body, heavy whitish patina to the metal rivets around the interior body, some scattered brownish soiling to the shoulder strap, and with some overall age wear evident. Otherwise, the case is in fine shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it boasts the original brass closure stud at the lower front body, sports the original khaki web shoulder strap with a Kanji marked sewn tag and a brown painted metal "roller" buckle, and exhibits the original, integral belt loop at back. The set is a fine example of rare, original Imperial Japanese Army WW2 NCO Nikko (Nikon) Type 93 4x10 Binoculars.
Imperial Japanese Army WW2 Type 94 Brown Painted Aluminum Canteen & Khaki Web Harness
Lot #8 (Sale Order 8 of 674)
The Japanese soldier of WW2 was a resourceful, resilient fighter, loyal to his Emperor and willing to undergo tremendous hardships. He would, as John Wayne once said, "just as soon die as stick a nickel in a jukebox". Japanese troops of WW2 were issued the classic Type 94 canteen with its khaki web harness, and the set quickly became symbolic of the fanatical "soldiers of the Rising Sun". This Imperial Japanese Army WW2 Type 94 Brown Painted Aluminum Canteen is in Very Good Condition, with some notable finish abrading at the lower left back, some scattered scratching, finish abrading, and spot darkening throughout, some scattered brownish and dark soiling to the harness, some light edge chipping to the wooden cap, and with some scattered age wear evident (ALL pictured). Otherwise, the canteen is in fine shape, with no other damage to the tough aluminum construction. Most interestingly, it retains approximately 85% of the original brown painted finish throughout, boasts the original late war (somewhat crude) khaki web “skeletonized” harness with a shoulder strap and a top strap, the latter of which secures the original wooden cap, and is a fine example of a rare, original Imperial Japanese Army WW2 Type 94 Brown Painted Aluminum Canteen.
Pair of Imperial Japanese WW2 Type 4 Last Ditch Glazed Porcelain Ceramic Hand Grenades
Lot #9 (Sale Order 9 of 674)
As the war moved closer to Japan in late 1944 and early 1945, the Japanese began to prepare their soldiers, home guard, and civilian population for the seemingly inevitable US invasion of the Japanese home islands. “Last ditch” pole bayonets were produced with no provisions to attach to rifles, but rather with two holes on the guard to lash to wooden pikes, and with their metal industry in dire straits, the Japanese introduced the Type 4 glazed porcelain ceramic hand grenade. The US invasion of the Japanese home islands of course never occurred, as the need for that daunting undertaking was obviated by the dropping of the atomic bombs in August 1945. Though a fairly large number of these porcelain grenades survive today, they remain wonderful historic artifacts of a once powerful enemy, the “Empire of the Rising Sun”, Imperial Japan. This pair of Imperial Japanese WW2 Type 4 “Last Ditch” Glazed Porcelain Ceramic Hand Grenades are in Very Good Condition, with the lip of one grenade remaining a bit drooped to one side, a chip in one edge of the lip of the other grenade, another chip in one lower side of the body of that other grenade, some scattered small spots of nicking, scratching, and spot darkening to both grenades, and with some light overall age wear evident. Otherwise, the grenades are in fine shape, with no other damage to the terra cotta construction. Most interestingly, they both retain approximately 95% of the original light brown glazed finish, sport the classic exposed terra cotta lip and base, and measure about 3.5” x 3”. They remain inert, and are a beautiful example of rare, original Imperial Japanese WW2 Type 4 “Last Ditch” Glazed Porcelain Ceramic Hand Grenades.
Imperial Japanese Army WW2 Type 14 Nambu "Clamshell" Brown Leather Pistol Holster
Lot #10 (Sale Order 10 of 674)
The Japanese soldier of WW2 was a resourceful, resilient fighter, loyal to his Emperor and willing to undergo tremendous hardships. He would, as John Wayne once said, "just as soon die as stick a nickel in a jukebox". Imperial Japanese officers and NCOs carried the classic Type 14 “Nambu” pistol, its designation coming from the surname of its inventor, Kijiro Nambu, and the year of its introduction, 1925, the 14th year of Emperor Taisho’s reign. Early versions of the Type 14 Nambu pistol holster were crafted of beautiful brown leather. This Imperial Japanese Army WW2 Type 14 Nambu “Clamshell” Brown Leather Pistol Holster is in Very Good Condition, with a rectangular area of whitish and dark soiling along the upper front flap, some scuffing along the lower front flap, some missing stitching along the middle of the ammo pouch flap seam at the upper front body, some scattered scuffing, scratching, and darkening throughout, and with some scattered age wear evident. Otherwise, the holster is in fine shape, with no other damage to the thick, tough brown leather construction. Most interestingly, it boasts the classic “clamshell” front flap with a fully functional nickel plated “stud and keyhole” latch closure, with the keyhole being connected to the front flap by way of a riveted, springloaded leather tab, sports the original sewn leather “plug” at bottom, nickel plated rectangular rings at the upper back to attach a shoulder strap, and sewn leather belt loop at the upper middle back, and features the traditional nickel plated stud closure integral leather ammo pouch (for two boxes of ammo) at the upper front body (under the front flap). It bears the familiar grayish soiling at the lower right underside of the front flap where the aluminum base of a Nambu mag rubbed against that spot for years, as is frequently encountered on these holsters, carries a small leather retaining loop for a cleaning rod at the interior right front, and is a fine example of a rare, original Imperial Japanese Army WW2 Type 14 Nambu “Clamshell” Brown Leather Pistol Holster.
Antique Early 1900s Cast Iron Spring Loaded Two Roosters Carnival Shooting Gallery Target
Lot #11 (Sale Order 11 of 674)
From the early 1900s through the 1960s, shooting galleries were a staple at carnivals and amusement parks across the country. All that was needed was a pump action .22 repeater and a target, and any man willing to “pay his money and take his chance” could “step right up” and show off their marksmanship skills. In the early days, those shooting gallery targets were beautifully made out of heavy cast iron. This Antique Early 1900s Cast Iron Spring Loaded Two Roosters Carnival Shooting Gallery Target is in Good Condition, with heavy scattered finish abrading and patina to the white finish on the roosters and target, moderate scattered finish abrading and patina to the red finish on the body, and with moderate overall age wear evident. Otherwise, the target is in fine shape, with absolutely no cracking or other damage to the heavy, tough cast iron construction. Most interestingly, it measures 10 3/16” x 1 3/4”, retains approximately 65% of the original red painted finish on the body and 25% of the original white painted finish on the roosters and bullseye target, and remains fully functional, with a forcible hit (or push) on the central bullseye target as it hangs underneath the red base sending it back and raising the spring loaded rooster targets into view. It remains unmarked as to its maker, though dates to the early 1900s, and is a fine example of a rare, original Antique Early 1900s Cast Iron Spring Loaded Two Roosters Carnival Shooting Gallery Target.
Winchester Model 1902 .22 Short & Long 18" Bolt Action Single Shot Boy's Rifle 1907-1914 C&R
Lot #12 (Sale Order 12 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 1902
Serial Number: No Serial Number Visible (NSNV)
Year of Manufacture: 1907-1914
Caliber: .22 Short and Long
Action Type: Single Shot, Manually Cocked Bolt Action Rifle with extractor
Barrel Length: 18” Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a fixed v-notch dovetailed to the barrel.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is smooth wood with a straight grip, straight comb, and checkered Winchester composition buttplate. The LOP measures 13 3/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. There are no chips or cracks. The stock displays moderate handling wear with scratches, scuffs, nicks, scrapes, and compressions throughout. There is some finish loss on both sides of the buttstock. The stock rates in about Good Condition.
Type of Finish: Once Blued, None Left
Finish Originality: Original, None Left
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright. The rifling is well defined where not interrupted by erosion. There is some general erosion throughout the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 6/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about none of its finish and shows light operation wear. The screw heads are tool marked. The pins are clean. The markings are clear. There is general finish loss evenly throughout the rifle with some of the metal having gone to a light to mild mottled patina toward the front and rear. There is a hint of blue remaining on the sights. Overall, this rifle rates in about Fair to Good Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions as intended. We did not fire this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 1902 is one of the classic Winchester .22 “boy’s rifles” from the turn of the 20th century. Those made from ca. 1907-1914 featured a composition buttplate and were chambered in .22 Short & Long only (those made before 1907 featured a steel buttplate, and those made after 1914 were also chambered for .22 Extra Long). With about 640,000 made over its production run from 1902-1931, the Winchester Model 1902 .22 was the first rifle for many American boys.
This Winchester Model 1902 .22 Short & Long Boy’s Rifle was made between 1907-1914 and is in Fair to Good Condition. It features an 18” barrel, none of its original finish, a smooth wood stock, a checkered Winchester composition buttplate, and a mostly bright bore with well defined rifling (where not interrupted by erosion). This is a great old Winchester .22 boy’s rifle from the early 1900s.
Winchester Model 1904 .22 Short Long Extra Long 21" Bolt Action Single Shot Boy's Rifle, C&R
Lot #13 (Sale Order 13 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 1904
Serial Number: No Serial Number Visible (NSNV)
Year of Manufacture: 1914-1924
Caliber: .22 Short, Long, or Extra Long
Action Type: Single Shot Bolt Action Rifle with extractor
Barrel Length: 21” Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a u notch with elevation screw adjustment, dovetailed to the barrel.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is smooth wood with a straight grip, straight comb, and steel crescent buttplate. The LOP measures 13 1/4” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. There are no chips or cracks. The stock displays heavy handling wear with scratches, scuffs, nicks, scrapes, and compressions throughout. The stock rates in about Fair to Good Condition.
Type of Finish: Once Blued, None Left
Finish Originality: Original, None Left
Bore Condition: The bore is bright where not interrupted by erosion. There is intermittent light to moderate erosion throughout the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 6/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about none of its finish and shows light operation wear. The screw heads are tool marked. The pins are clean. The markings are clear. There is general finish loss evenly throughout the rifle with most of the metal having gone to a light to mild patina. There is some scattered oxidation and rust spotting on the barrel exterior and extension. There is a hint of blue remaining on the sights. Overall, this rifle rates in about Fair to Good Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions as intended. We did not fire this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 1904 was a “man sized” boy’s rifle introduced just after the turn of the 20th century, and answered the call for a more robust version of Winchester's earlier youth rifles. The Model 1904 featured a 21” barrel of greater weight, a stock of larger proportions, and a knob forend. Those made from ca. 1914-1924 featured a steel crescent buttplate and were chambered in .22 Short, Long, or Extra Long (the .22 Extra Long chambering was only introduced in 1914, and the steel crescent buttplate was replaced by a hard rubber version in 1925). With 302,850 made over its production run from 1904-1931, the Winchester Model 1904 .22 was the first rifle for many American boys.
This Winchester Model 1904 .22 Short, Long, or Extra Long Boy’s Rifle was made between 1914-1924 and is in Fair to Good Condition. It features a 21” barrel, none of its original finish, a smooth wood stock, a steel crescent buttplate, and a bright bore with intermittent light to moderate erosion. This is a great old Winchester .22 boy’s rifle from the early 1900s.
Winchester Model 490 .22 Long Rifle LR 22" Rimfire Semi-Automatic Rifle, 1975-1976
Lot #14 (Sale Order 14 of 674)
Make: Winchester, Made in Canada
Model: 490
Serial Number: J040841* (Asterisk means this rifle was repaired after the 1976 recall was completed)
Year of Manufacture: 1975-1976
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Action Type: Semi-Auto, Fed by Detachable Magazine
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “WINCHESTER / MADE IN CANADA”, “MODEL 490 CAL. 22 L.R. ONLY / WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL”. The left side of the receiver is marked “J040841*”. The right side of the barrel is marked “-WINCHESTER- / NEW HAVEN. CONN.”.
Barrel Length: 22” Round
Sights/Optics: The front sight is a hooded, beaded blade dovetailed to a serrated, ramped base fixed to the barrel. The rear sight is a folding “U”-notch with a white triangle aim reference, fine adjustable for elevation. The receiver is scope grooved.
Stock Configuration and Condition: The stock is one-piece checkered walnut with a capped pistol grip, fluted straight comb, and a Winchester checkered hard rubber buttplate. There is a notable compression mark on the left and right side of the forend. The LOP measures 13 5/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the steel buttplate. There are no chips or cracks. There are a few minor compression marks. Overall, the stock rates in Excellent Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows minor operation wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in Excellent Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork, and Accessories: This rifle comes with one blued 5-round magazine in Excellent Condition.
Our Assessment: Winchester purchased the Cooey rifle factory in Cobourg, Ontario in 1961, and produced, among other rifles, the Model 490 there from 1975-1976 with about 60,000 made. Winchester closed the entire Cooey plant in 1979. The Model 490 remains a scarce and intriguing link to Winchester’s brief foray into semi-automatic rimfire production north of the border.
This Made In Canada Winchester Model 490 Semi-Auto Rifle was made between 1975-1976 and is in Excellent Condition. It features a 22” barrel, 98% of its crisp, original blued finish, an elegant one-piece checkered walnut stock, a blued 5-round mag, and a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion. The asterisk after the serial number denotes it was repaired after the 1976 recall was completed. This beauty should make an absolute pleasure to shoot for any rimfire enthusiast, or would be a fine addition to a Winchester collection.
Winchester Model 52B Standard Target .22 LR 28" Bolt Action Rifle W/ Unertl 14x Scope, 1941 C&R
Lot #15 (Sale Order 15 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 52B Standard Target
Serial Number: 63440 B
Year of Manufacture: 1941
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Action Type: Single Shot, Bolt Action, Rimfire Target Rifle
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “WINCHESTER / PROOF STEEL”, “-MODEL 52-“, “WINCHESTER / TRADE MARK”, “-22 LONG R.-“. The left-rear of the barrel and left-front of the receiver each have an ovalled “WP” proof. The left of the receiver is marked with the serial number, “63440 B”, found again hand-scribed on the bottom of the bolt. The right of the barrel is marked “MADE IN U.S.A. WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO / NEW HAVEN CONN” found again on the rear of the receiver but including the word “-PATENTED-”. The right side of the chamber ring is marked “WINCHESTER / TRADE MARK”.
Barrel Length: 28” Round
Sights/Optics: The top of the barrel is installed with three sight blocks—attached to the forward most base is a blank dovetail. Attached to the center and rearward bases is a J. Unertl 14x target scope with crosshair reticle. The left rear of the receiver is drilled, tapped, and filled for a receiver sight (none present). The scope body is free of major wear but there are scattered spots of light surface oxidation and a bit of thinning on some controls.
Stock Configuration and Condition: The stock is one-piece smooth walnut with a beavertail forend, pistol grip, straight comb, banded barrel, and a checkered sheet steel buttplate. The forend has an inlet 4” factory accessory rail. There are some scattered light nicks, compressions, dings, scuffs, and a couple faint hairline scratches. There are no chips or cracks. The accessory rail has light wear from installing and removing accessories. The LOP measures 13 1/4” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate has light thinning and minor nicks along the edge. Overall, the stock is in Fine Condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright, the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 93% of its metal finish. There are a couple little nicks on the barrel and a few spots of minor surface oxidation, mostly in the forward portions of the barrel. There is standard operational wear and light handling wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. There is some finish wear on the bottom metal around the mag well. Overall, this rifle is in Fine to Excellent Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork, and Accessories: There is no magazine with this rifle.
Our Assessment: The Model 52 bolt action .22 target rifle was introduced by Winchester in 1920, and for many years, it was the premier small-bore match rifle in the United States, if not the world. Known as the "King of the .22's", the Model 52 has been called by Winchester historian Herbert Houze “a perfection in design”. The Model 52 had a “pretty good run” as they say, with about 125,000 made from 1920-1980 in both “Sporting” and “Target” variations. The Model 52 underwent several changes over its production run, and although the barrel markings remained the same, letter suffixes were added to the serial number to designate significant design changes. “B” Model 52s were made from about 1937-1953.
This Wartime Winchester Model 52B Bolt Action Rifle was made in 1941 and is in Fine to Excellent Condition. It features a 28” barrel, 93% of its original blued finish, a wonderful J. Unertl 14x target scope with a crosshair reticle, a one-piece smooth walnut stock, clear markings, strong mechanics, a crisp trigger, and a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion. This beauty represents the golden age of precision rimfire target rifles, and would make a great benchrest rifle for the lucky winner, or a fine addition to a Winchester collection.
Left-Hand Stock Speed Lock Winchester Model 52 Sporting .22 LR 24" Bolt Action Rifle, 1934 C&R
Lot #16 (Sale Order 16 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 52 Pre-A Sporting, Speed Lock
Serial Number: 36102
Year of Manufacture: 1934
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Action Type: Bolt Action Rifle with Detachable Magazine
Barrel Length: 24" Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a Lyman globe-style sight with a post insert dovetailed to a base fixed to the front of the barrel. There’s a Lyman receiver sight installed, adjustable for windage and elevation; the sight arm and base have matching assembly numbers. The stock is relieved to accommodate the receiver sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is one-piece walnut with a pistol grip, straight comb with cheek rest on the right side (for a left-handed shooter), and a shotgun style checkered steel buttplate. It features hand-cut checkering on both sides of the forestock, three hand-cut checkered “diamonds” on the forestock’s bottom, and hand-cut checkering on both sides of the pistol grip. The pistol grip has a hard rubber Winchester cap marked “WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO”, and the forend has an ebony nose cap. Sling plates are inlaid and screwed to the belly and the forend with Winchester Super-Grade sling swivels installed. The stock has scattered light nicks, scuffs, and scratches. There is a more notable ding in the right-side grip checkering toward the bottom. The checkering is generally well defined. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 5/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate has mostly worn to white; there is some good finish in the cuts of the well defined checkering, and there is some minor oxidation. Overall, the stock is in Very Good Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original, the bolt is serial-matching.
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 10 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 92% of its metal finish. The barrel and receiver have only a few minor marks and infrequent spots of faint oxidation. The bolt has stubborn dried grease. The balance is almost entirely in the bottom metal which shows scattered wear, some minor oxidation, and light nicks and scratches. The action shows light operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in Very Good Plus Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with one vintage original Winchester blued 5-round magazine stamped "MADE IN U.S.A. / WINCHESTER / TRADE MARK / PAT. NOV. 25, 1919" on the bottom floorplate.
Our Assessment: The Model 52 bolt action .22 target rifle was introduced by Winchester in 1920, and for many years, it was the premier small-bore match rifle in the United States, if not the world. Known as the "King of the .22's", the Model 52 has been called by Winchester historian Herbert Houze “a perfection in design”. In 1929, Winchester engineer Frank Burton introduced an updated lock mechanism known as the “Speed Lock”, which provided almost instantaneous cartridge ignition when users pulled the trigger. Winchester altered the design in 1935 for safety concerns, and marked all subsequent rifles with the letter “A” after the serial number. The Model 52 “Sporting” was introduced in 1934, boasting a shorter, lighter weight barrel, and a lighter, “sporter” style stock of "extra finish" fancy grade walnut with cheekpiece, hand-cut checkering, a capped pistol grip, an ebony nose cap, and inletted "Super Grade" sling swivels. Thus, there was only about a one year window in which Model 52 Sporting rifles were made with the “Speed Lock” before the design was changed, making any surviving examples very scarce today. This example was made in 1934 and is in Very Good Plus Condition. Of particular interest to collectors will be the stock, which bears a cheekpiece on the right side for a left-handed shooter. This is a particularly uncommon feature that will not only attract the southpaws, but also those collectors who want to have one of each example of the variations in the Model 52. This is a rare opportunity for either party, and there's no telling when another may become available.
Winchester Model 60A-Target .22 LR Single Shot Manually Cocked Bolt Action Rifle, 1932 C&R
Lot #17 (Sale Order 17 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 60A-Target
Serial Number: No Serial Number Visible (NSNV)
Year of Manufacture: The Model 60A was made between1932-1939. This example was produced from ca. September to December 1932, as it lacks finger grooves in the stock, but has the “sight cut” window in the bolt.
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Action Type: Bolt Action, Single Shot, Manual Cocking, Ejector
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “MADE IN U.S.A WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. - MODEL 60A -TARGET-WINCHESTER-”. The top of the barrel and bolt are marked with Winchester “WP” proofs. The rear sight is marked “LYMAN / 55 W”. The front sight is marked “MARBLE” and “SHEARD”.
Barrel Length: 22 1/8” Round. This barrel was originally 23”, but has been cut, crowned, and sleeved.
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a replacement Marble Sheard beaded blade dovetailed into the barrel. The rear sight is a factory Lyman 55W peep sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is one-piece checkered walnut with a semi-pistol grip, straight comb, checkered steel buttplate, banded forend with sling ring, and sling ring on the belly. There are no cracks. There are scratches, scuffs, compressions, and minor nicks. There is a small chip on the left stock pin. The LOP measures 12 5/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate, which has only surface and edge wear. Overall, the stock rates in Fine Condition. The stock is original but was almost certainly checkered after it left the factory.
Type of Finish: Blue, Chromed Bolt and Handle
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The sleeved bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 70% of its metal finish. There are scratches and scuffs throughout the metal, concentrated on top of the barrel. There is scattered oxidation and corrosion. The rear sight, trigger guard, stock band, and muzzle have taken a deep patina. The screw heads are sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The pins are unmarred. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in Very Good Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: Winchester made the Model 60 between 1930-34 in the depths of the Great Depression, and sold around 165,000 units. The Model 60A variant, produced from 1932-39, was available in a Sporter or Target version, and they only made around 6,100 of the 60A-Target rifles.
This Winchester Model 60A-Target Rifle is in Very Good Condition. This example was produced from ca. September to December 1932, as it lacks finger grooves in the stock, but has the “sight cut” window in the bolt. It features a 22 1/8” barrel (originally 23”, it has been cut, crowned, and sleeved), 70% of its original blued finish, a one-piece walnut stock with checkering applied after it left the factory, a replacement Marble Sheard front sight, the original Lyman 55W rear peep sight, and a sleeved bore that remains bright with sharp rifling and no erosion. This is a fine example of an early Winchester Model 60A-Target.
Early Winchester Model 69 .22 S/L/LR Long Rifle 25" Bolt Action Mag-Fed Rifle, 1935 C&R
Lot #18 (Sale Order 18 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 69
Serial Number: No Serial Number Visible (NSNV)
Year of Manufacture: Ca. 1935
Caliber: .22 S/L/LR
Action Type: Bolt Action, Fed By Detachable Magazine
Barrel Length: 25” Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a hooded beaded blade fixed to the barrel. The rear of the receiver is dovetailed with a Humeston premium rear peep sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is one-piece smooth walnut with a pistol grip, straight comb, checkered Winchester composite buttplate, and spring loaded button on the left side of the stock. There are compression lines and minor scratches. The LOP measures 13 3/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. There are no chips or cracks. The stock rates in Fine Condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is exceptionally bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows little to no operation wear. The markings are crisp. The screw heads are tool marked with serviceable slots. There is minor oxidation throughout, but concentrated on the bottom metal with some rust freckling. There is faint thinning on the leading edges. Overall, the rifle is in Fine Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle includes one vintage original Winchester Model 69 blued 5-round magazine stamped "MADE IN U.S.A. / WINCHESTER -69 / TRADE MARK / PAT. NOV. 25, 1919" on the bottom floorplate; the presence of the patent information dates manufacture to ca. 1935-1945. The mag is in Excellent Condition with only light operation wear.
Our Assessment: Winchester introduced the Model 69 bolt action .22 rifle in January 1935 during the depths of the Great Depression, mainly in response to sluggish sales of their Model 56 and 57 rifles, which were criticized for their short barrels and high prices. Designed by Frank F. Burton, the Model 69 featured a 25” barrel, high quality walnut stock, and standard 5-round box magazine, and it quickly became the ideal mid-price .22. The standard Model 69 came with a barrel mounted buckhorn rear sight, but during the early years of production, Winchester also offered a receiver mounted adjustable Humeston rear sight as an upgrade option. Any original Model 69 with a factory Humeston rear sight remains highly desirable to collectors today.
This First Year Winchester Model 69 Bolt Action Mag-Fed Rifle was made in 1935 and is in Fine Condition. It features a 25” barrel, 98% of its crisp, original blued finish, a factory Humeston premium rear peep sight, an elegant one-piece smooth walnut stock with a spring-loaded mag release button on the left side and a protruding takedown “penny” slot screw at the middle bottom, a beautiful original Winchester Model 69 blued 5-round mag that dates to ca. 1935-1945, and an exceptionally bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion. In August 1935, the Model 69’s bolt was redesigned to incorporate a rebounding firing pin to comply with Canadian import regulations. This is an early example with a non-rebounding firing pin, making it an exceptionally rare piece.
Pre-War Winchester Model 72 .22 Short, Long, Long Rifle 25" Bolt Action Rimfire Rifle, 1938-42 C&R
Lot #19 (Sale Order 19 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 72
Serial Number: No Serial Number Visible (NSNV)
Year of Manufacture: 1938-1942
Caliber: .22 Short, Long or Long Rifle
Action Type: Bolt Action, Tube-Fed
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “MADE IN U.S.A. WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO / NEW HAVEN, CONN.-PATENT PENDING.-”, “MODEL 72-22 SHORT / LONG AND LONG RIFLE”, “-WINCHESTER- / -TRADE MARK-”. The top of the receiver is marked “FV” on the right lip of the ejection port and a star on the left lip. The calibers being “spelled out” on the barrel instead of abbreviated by one or two letters indicate that this rifle was produced prior to the pause in production during WW2.
Barrel Length: 25” Round
Sights/Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a “U”-notch with riser, dovetailed to the barrel. This sight configuration was a special order as the standard model came with a receiver-mounted aperture sight.
Stock Configuration and Condition: The stock is one-piece smooth walnut with a semi-pistol grip, straight comb, and checkered composition buttplate. The LOP measures 13 5/8” from the front of the trigger to the rear of the buttplate. There are no chips or cracks. There are no handling marks. Overall, the stock rates in Excellent Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows little to no wear. There are a couple of tiny marks on the barrel and trigger guard. There is intermittent oxidation and there are rust freckles on the receiver and barrel. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in Excellent Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork, and Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 72, introduced in 1938, offers a glimpse into a less heralded chapter of Winchester's storied rifle lineage, nestled between the illustrious Model 52 and the popular Model 69. As a derivative of the Model 69 designed by Frank Burton, the Model 72 features distinctive enhancements such as a tubular magazine—Winchester's first foray into tube-fed bolt-action designs—and a simplified two-position safety at the rear of the action. This model diverges from its magazine-fed predecessors by offering a high-capacity solution, accommodating up to 20 .22 Short cartridges, which was a significant selling point against competing entry-level rifles of the era. The Model 72 was available in various configurations, primarily distinguished by their sighting options. The standard variant boasted a unique receiver-mounted aperture sight, eschewing traditional rear barrel sights, which were neither dovetailed nor prepared for easy scope mounting. This design choice underscored its target-shooting capabilities, although a version with a rear barrel sight was also available upon request. Despite a production pause during WW2, the Model 72 resumed manufacture in the post-war era, and ultimately concluded its run in 1959, with a total production of 161,412 rifles.
This Pre-War Winchester Model 72 .22 Short, Long or Long Rifle Bolt Action Rifle was made between 1938-1942, as distinguished by the calibers marked on the barrel being “spelled out” rather than abbreviated by one or two letters, and is in Excellent Condition. It features a 25” barrel, 98% of its crisp, original blued finish, a gorgeous one-piece smooth walnut stock, a special order rear barrel sight (the standard model carried a receiver-mounted aperture sight), and a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion.
Pre-War Winchester Model 72 .22 Short Long LR 25" Bolt Action Rimfire Rifle, 1938-1942 C&R
Lot #20 (Sale Order 20 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 72
Serial Number: No Serial Number Visible (NSNV)
Year of Manufacture: 1938-1942. The calibers being “spelled out” on the barrel instead of abbreviated by one or two letters indicate that this rifle was produced prior to the pause in production during WW2.
Caliber: .22 Short, Long or Long Rifle
Action Type: Bolt Action, Tube-Fed
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “MADE IN U.S.A. WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO / NEW HAVEN, CONN.-”, “MODEL 72-22 SHORT / LONG AND LONG RIFLE”, “-WINCHESTER- / -TRADE MARK-”. The top of the receiver is marked “DY” on the right lip of the ejection port and a star on the left lip. The calibers being “spelled out” on the barrel instead of abbreviated by one or two letters indicate that this rifle was produced prior to the pause in production during WW2.
Barrel Length: 25” Round
Sights/Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a “U”-notch with riser, dovetailed to the barrel. This sight configuration was a special order as the standard model came with a receiver-mounted aperture sight.
Stock Configuration and Condition: The stock is one-piece smooth walnut with a semi-pistol grip, straight comb, and checkered composition buttplate. The LOP measures 13 5/8” from the front of the trigger to the rear of the buttplate. There are no chips or cracks. Outside of a few minor compression marks on the belly and bottom of the grip, the stock is nearly pristine. Overall, the stock rates in Excellent Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is some minor fouling in the grooves. There is no erosion. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows little to no wear. There are a couple tiny marks on the barrel and trigger guard. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in Excellent Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork, and Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 72, introduced in 1938, offers a glimpse into a less heralded chapter of Winchester's storied rifle lineage, nestled between the illustrious Model 52 and the popular Model 69. As a derivative of the Model 69 designed by Frank Burton, the Model 72 features distinctive enhancements such as a tubular magazine—Winchester's first foray into tube-fed bolt-action designs—and a simplified two-position safety at the rear of the action. This model diverges from its magazine-fed predecessors by offering a high-capacity solution, accommodating up to 20 .22 Short cartridges, which was a significant selling point against competing entry-level rifles of the era. The Model 72 was available in various configurations, primarily distinguished by their sighting options. The standard variant boasted a unique receiver-mounted aperture sight, eschewing traditional rear barrel sights, which were neither dovetailed nor prepared for easy scope mounting. This design choice underscored its target-shooting capabilities, although a version with a rear barrel sight was also available upon request. Despite a production pause during WW2, the Model 72 resumed manufacture in the post-war era, and ultimately concluded its run in 1959, with a total production of 161,412 rifles.
This Pre-War Winchester Model 72 .22 Short, Long or Long Rifle Bolt Action Rifle was made between 1938-1942, as distinguished by the calibers marked on the barrel being “spelled out” rather than abbreviated by one or two letters, and is in Excellent Condition. It features a 25” barrel, 99% of its crisp, original blued finish, a beautiful one-piece smooth walnut stock, a special order rear barrel sight (the standard model carried a receiver-mounted aperture sight), and a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion (only some minor fouling in the grooves).
Pre-64 Winchester Model 74 .22 LR 22" Semi-Automatic Rimfire Rifle, 1950 C&R
Lot #21 (Sale Order 21 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 74
Serial Number: 252885A
Year of Manufacture: 1950
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Action Type: Semi-Auto, Fed by Buttstock Magtube
Markings: The left side of the receiver is marked “252885A”. The left side of the barrel is marked “MADE IN NEW HAVEN. CONN / -U.S. OF AMERICA-”, “-WINCHESTER- / -TRADE MARK-”, and “MODEL74- / 22 L.RIFLE-”. The top of the receiver and barrel are marked with Winchester “WP” proofs.
Barrel Length: 22” Round
Sights/Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a “U”-notch with riser, dovetailed to the barrel.
Stock Configuration and Condition: The stock is one-piece smooth walnut with a semi-pistol grip, straight comb, and checkered steel buttplate. The LOP measures 13 1/2” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. There are no chips or cracks. There are minor compressions and three small scratches on the bottom of the forend. Overall, the stock rates in Excellent Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 95% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows little to no operation wear. There is some finish loss and takedown wear on the bolt release at the rear of the receiver. There is some thinning on the muzzle. There are a few faint and sparse spots of minor oxidation on the barrel and receiver. There are scratches and scuffs on the trigger guard which has introduced some discoloration. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork, and Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 74 Semi-Automatic .22 Rifle, launched in 1939, represents an innovative chapter in the evolution of self-loading rimfire rifles. Constructed with an 8.5” long steel tube receiver just 1” in diameter, the Model 74 integrated a blowback-operated bolt and a tubular magazine nestled within the buttstock, demonstrating a unique engineering approach for the era. One of its notable features was the ability to remove the bolt from the rear of the receiver, a design choice that significantly simplifies maintenance and cleaning from the rear, unlike most vintage semi-automatic rimfire rifles. Visually, the Model 74 is immediately recognizable due to the squared-off rear of its action, reminiscent of the "humpback" profile of the classic Browning Auto-5 shotgun. Additionally, the safety mechanism of the Model 74 is distinct—a flat, knurl-ended crossbolt meticulously dovetailed into the top of the receiver, enhancing both safety and ease of use. The rifle’s ergonomic design extends to its svelte charging handle, which is strategically positioned in a slot on the right rear of the action, directly above the trigger. This placement optimizes ease of operation for right-handed shooters, allowing them to quickly chamber a round with a simple wrist rotation and a hook of the forefinger. Originally released only in .22 Short, the Model 74 expanded its offerings in January 1940 with the addition of a .22 Long Rifle version. The .22 Short version was discontinued in 1952, and production of the Winchester Model 74 ceased altogether after 1955, with about 406,574 made during its production run.
This Post-War Winchester Model 74 Semi-Auto Rifle was made in 1950 and is in Excellent Condition. It features a 22” barrel, 95% of its lustrous, original blued finish, a gorgeous one-piece smooth walnut stock, and a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion.
First Year Pre-War Winchester Model 74 .22 Short 24" Semi-Auto Rimfire Rifle, 1939 C&R
Lot #22 (Sale Order 22 of 674)
Make: Winchester Repeating Arms Co.
Model: 74
Serial Number: 19830
Year of Manufacture: 1939
Caliber: .22 Short
Action Type: Semi-Auto, Fed by Rear Load Tube Magazine
Barrel Length: 24” Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a “U”-notch elevator sight dovetailed to the barrel.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is one-piece smooth walnut with a semi-pistol grip, straight comb, and checkered steel buttplate. The LOP measures 13.5” from the front of the trigger to the rear of the buttplate. There are no chips or cracks. There are a few minor compression marks. There is a minor crack on the toe which appears to be part of the grain where there is a “knot”. The stock has been refinished as evidenced by some lacquer that has unevenly settled around the trigger guard. Overall, the stock rates in Very Good Condition as Refinished.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10 /10.
Overall Condition: The rifle retains about 80% of the metal finish. There is thinning on the barrel in splotches throughout. The trigger guard is in the white with some minor erosion. There are a few nicks on the left side of the barrel on a straight line. The end of the barrel and the charging handle show finish loss. The screws are sharp to tool marked with strong slots and the pins are unmarred. The markings are crisp and clear. There are a few small dings on the right side of the receiver. Overall, the rifle rates in about Very Good Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions properly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 74 Semi-Automatic .22 Rifle, launched in 1939, represents an innovative chapter in the evolution of self-loading rimfire rifles. Constructed with an 8.5” long steel tube receiver just 1” in diameter, the Model 74 integrated a blowback-operated bolt and a tubular magazine nestled within the buttstock, demonstrating a unique engineering approach for the era. One of its notable features was the ability to remove the bolt from the rear of the receiver, a design choice that significantly simplifies maintenance and cleaning from the rear, unlike most vintage semi-automatic rimfire rifles. Visually, the Model 74 is immediately recognizable due to the squared-off rear of its action, reminiscent of the "humpback" profile of the classic Browning Auto-5 shotgun. Additionally, the safety mechanism of the Model 74 is distinct—a flat, knurl-ended crossbolt meticulously dovetailed into the top of the receiver, enhancing both safety and ease of use. The rifle’s ergonomic design extends to its svelte charging handle, which is strategically positioned in a slot on the right rear of the action, directly above the trigger. This placement optimizes ease of operation for right-handed shooters, allowing them to quickly chamber a round with a simple wrist rotation and a hook of the forefinger. Originally released only in .22 Short, the Model 74 expanded its offerings in January 1940 with the addition of a .22 Long Rifle version. The .22 Short version was discontinued in 1952, and production of the Winchester Model 74 ceased altogether after 1955, with about 406,574 made during its production run.
This First Year Pre-War Winchester Model 74 Semi-Auto Rifle was made in 1939 and is in Very Good Condition. It features a 24” barrel, 80% of its original blued finish, an elegantly refinished one-piece smooth walnut stock (there’s a minor crack on the toe which appears to be part of the grain where there is a “knot”), and a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion.
Wartime Winchester Model 75 Target .22 Long Rifle LR 28" Bolt Action Rifle, October 1945 C&R
Lot #23 (Sale Order 23 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 75
Serial Number: 46015
Year of Manufacture: Based on the Winchester Polishing Room records, Model 75 serial number application ended on October 12, 1942 at Serial Number 45325. Winchester resumed receiver production and serialization in October 1945, and on October 29, 1945, the last serial number applied was 48970. Thus this rifle dates to October 1945.
Caliber: .22 LR
Action Type: Bolt Action Rifle Fed By Detachable Magazine
Barrel Length: 28” Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a Lyman 77 High Target Globe sight dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a Lyman 58E adjustable aperture sight mounted to the left side of the receiver. The top of the barrel has two male dovetails screwed to the barrel.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is one-piece smooth walnut with a pistol grip, straight comb, and checkered steel buttplate. The bottom of the forend has an inlaid accessory rail with a hand stop and sling ring installed. The stock shows light wear from handling and storage. There are some minor compressions, scuffs, and scratches. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 1/4” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. Overall, this stock rates in about Excellent Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows light wear little to no wear. There is some minor thinning on the leading edges and muzzle. The screw heads are sharp to lightly tool marked. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Excellent Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle includes one vintage original Winchester blued 5-round magazine stamped “MADE IN U.S.A. / WINCHESTER / TRADEMARK” on the bottom floorplate. The two-rib design and lack of patent information dates manufacture to ca. 1945-1954.
Our Assessment: The classic Winchester Model 75 bolt action rifle was introduced in 1938 and manufactured until 1958, and has long been revered for its precision and reliability in target shooting. Chambered exclusively in .22 Long Rifle, it catered to both competitive shooters and small game hunters. The rifle was offered in two main variants: the Target model, featuring a 28” barrel with a heavy, sturdy walnut stock and specialized precision iron sights, and the Sporter model, which was lighter with a simpler stock and sighting equipment, making it more suitable for field use.
This Wartime Winchester Model 75 Target Bolt Action Rifle was made in October 1945 and is in Excellent Condition. It features a 28” barrel, 98% of its crisp, original blued finish, a gorgeous one-piece smooth walnut stock with an inlaid accessory rail with a hand stop and sling ring, the original Lyman 77 High Target Globe front sight and Lyman 58E adjustable aperture rear sight, a Winchester blued 5-round mag, and a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion. This is a beautiful example of a scarce Wartime Winchester Model 75 Target.
Early 4-Digit Winchester Model 77 .22 Long Rifle LR 22" Tube Fed Semi-Automatic Rifle, C&R
Lot #24 (Sale Order 24 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 77
Serial Number: 8595
Year of Manufacture: 1955-1959, as distinguished by the lack of a bolt hold open, which was introduced in 1960.
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Action Type: Semi-Auto, Fed by Mag Tube
Barrel Length: 22” Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a “U”-notch elevator sight dovetailed to the barrel. The receiver is scope grooved.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with a pistol grip, straight comb, checkered Winchester plastic buttplate, and cutout for the charging handle. The LOP measures 13 1/2” from the front of the trigger to the rear of the buttplate. There are no cracks or chips. There are a few scattered compressions. There is a scratch on the left side of the wrist. Overall, the stock rates in Excellent Condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: The rifle retains about 99% of the metal finish. The balance of the finish shows little to no operation wear. The blue is complete throughout the metal. There is some rust on the barrel exterior around the rear sight base. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Excellent Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions properly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 77 Semi-Automatic .22 Rifle was introduced in 1955, and offered in two variations, an 8-round clip fed version, and a 15-round tubular magazine fed version available at a higher price. Winchester ceased production of the Model 77 at the end of 1962 after manufacturing around 217,000 rifles.
This Early 4-Digit Serial Number Winchester Model 77 Semi-Auto Rifle was made between 1955-1959, as distinguished by the lack of a bolt hold open, which was introduced in 1960, and is in Excellent Condition. It features a 22” barrel, 99% of its lustrous, original blued finish, elegant two-piece smooth walnut stocks, a scope grooved receiver, and a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion. Seize the opportunity to win this gorgeous tube fed Winchester Model 77.
Pre-64 Winchester Model 74 .22 LR 22" Semi-Auto Rimfire Rifle & Saturn Boone Scope, 1951 C&R
Lot #25 (Sale Order 25 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 74
Serial Number: 296524A
Year of Manufacture: 1951
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Action Type: Semi-Auto, Fed by Buttstock Magtube
Markings: The left side of the receiver is marked “296524A”. The left side of the barrel is marked “MADE IN NEW HAVEN. CONN / -U.S. OF AMERICA-”, “-WINCHESTER- / -TRADE MARK-”, and “MODEL 74- / 22 L. RIFLE-”. The top of the barrel and receiver are marked with Winchester “WP” proofs. The optic is marked “SATURN / ‘XX’”.
Barrel Length: 22” Round
Sights/Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a “U”-notch elevator sight dovetailed to the barrel. The left rear of the receiver is mounted with a 1950s vintage Saturn Boone “XX” 2.5x fixed magnification scope with fine crosshair reticle. The sight picture is clear and the glass is clean. The sight rates in Excellent Condition.
Stock Configuration and Condition: The stock is one-piece smooth walnut with a semi-pistol grip, straight comb, and checkered steel buttplate. The LOP measures 13 5/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. There are no chips or cracks. There are a few minor compression marks. Overall, the stock rates in Excellent Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows little to no wear. There is thinning and oxidation around the muzzle as well as minor thinning on the edges of the charging handle. There is finish loss around the edges of the optic base. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in Excellent Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork, and Accessories: This rifle comes with the aforementioned mounted Saturn Boone XX 2.5x scope.
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 74 Semi-Automatic .22 Rifle, launched in 1939, represents an innovative chapter in the evolution of self-loading rimfire rifles. Constructed with an 8.5” long steel tube receiver just 1” in diameter, the Model 74 integrated a blowback-operated bolt and a tubular magazine nestled within the buttstock, demonstrating a unique engineering approach for the era. One of its notable features was the ability to remove the bolt from the rear of the receiver, a design choice that significantly simplifies maintenance and cleaning from the rear, unlike most vintage semi-automatic rimfire rifles. Visually, the Model 74 is immediately recognizable due to the squared-off rear of its action, reminiscent of the "humpback" profile of the classic Browning Auto-5 shotgun. Additionally, the safety mechanism of the Model 74 is distinct—a flat, knurl-ended crossbolt meticulously dovetailed into the top of the receiver, enhancing both safety and ease of use. The rifle’s ergonomic design extends to its svelte charging handle, which is strategically positioned in a slot on the right rear of the action, directly above the trigger. This placement optimizes ease of operation for right-handed shooters, allowing them to quickly chamber a round with a simple wrist rotation and a hook of the forefinger. Originally released only in .22 Short, the Model 74 expanded its offerings in January 1940 with the addition of a .22 Long Rifle version. The .22 Short version was discontinued in 1952, and production of the Winchester Model 74 ceased altogether after 1955, with about 406,574 made during its production run.
This Post-War Winchester Model 74 Semi-Auto Rifle was made in 1951 and is in Excellent Condition. It features a 22” barrel, 98% of its lustrous, original blued finish, a beautiful one-piece smooth walnut stock, a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion, and a wonderful 1950s vintage Saturn Boone XX 2.5x scope mounted on the left rear of the receiver, with clean glass, a clear sight picture, and a fine crosshair reticle.
Antique Special Order Deluxe Winchester Model 1890 .22 Short 24" Pump Action Rifle, 1898 Antique
Lot #26 (Sale Order 26 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 1890 (Second Model)
Serial Number: 63787
Year of Manufacture: 1898, Antique
Caliber: .22 Short
Action Type: Pump Action Rifle
Barrel Length: 24” Octagon
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a “U”-notch sheet metal sight screwed to the barrel with elevation screw adjustment. The tang is mounted with a Lyman tang sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are elegant two-piece deluxe walnut with a “pistol grip stock of fancy wood, checked”, as Winchester would catalog it, grooved slide handle, straight comb, and crescent steel buttplate. The back of the stock under the buttplate is marked “90 / 6869”, indicating this was a special order stock. The LOP measures 12 3/4” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate, which is a deviation from the standard 12 7/8" LOP (part of the special order). There are no chips or cracks. There is, however, a deep nick in the bottom of the grip between the grip cap and the lower tang. There are a few scattered compression lines, nicks, and scratches. Overall, the stocks are in Excellent Condition.
Type of Finish: Case Color receiver and hammer. Niter Blue trigger and mag tube brackets.
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp where not interrupted by erosion. There are a few pits between the midlength and muzzle end. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 8/10 for Antique.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 80% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows light operation wear and minor thinning throughout. The case color is lightly muted throughout the metal, but the color is still well visible and is especially strong in the protected areas, on the sides of the trigger guard, and around the hammer in front of the tang sight. There is finish loss on the leading edges. There is freckled corrosion on the receiver and muzzle. There are a couple nicks on the left side of the barrel on one of the octagonal edges. The screw heads are tool marked but sharp with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Excellent Condition as Antique.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: Winchester was the first American company to offer a practical .22 pump-action rifle, the Model 1890. Designed by gunmaking genius John Moses Browning, the Model 1890 was patterned after Winchester's iconic lever-actions with a tubular magazine under the barrel, an exposed hammer, and top ejection. Winchester had asked Browning to design the rifle as a replacement for the rimfire versions of the Model 1873, which had never achieved great popularity. The Model 1890 was an instant success, and set the standard for all .22 repeaters that followed. Only the first 115,000 Model 1890s had case-hardened receivers (it was standard until 1901), out of a production run of over 40 years and nearly 850,000 rifles, making any such examples scarce today.
This Antique Special Order Deluxe Winchester Model 1890 (Second Model) Takedown Rifle was made in 1898 and is in Excellent Condition. It features a 24” octagonal barrel, 80% of its original blued and case colored finish, with some vibrant case coloring in the protected areas, on the sides of the trigger guard, and around the hammer in front of the tang sight, and some deep bluing on the remainder, a “WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO.” hard brown rubber grip cap, a Lyman tang sight, clear markings, and a bright bore with sharp rifling and only minor erosion. This is a rare gem, distinguished as a special order deluxe Model 1890 by its elegant two-piece high grade walnut “pistol grip stock of fancy wood, checked”, as Winchester would catalog it, and the rear of the buttstock having a special order stamp, befitting of the custom length of pull of 12 3/4” as opposed to the standard 12 7/8". This special order deluxe rifle represents the pinnacle of late 19th-century gun-making, and such high grade versions were usually only commissioned by well-heeled shooters. These remain highly sought after today for their exquisite detailing and historical significance, making this rifle a prestigious addition to any collection.
Antique Winchester Model 1890 Casehardened .22 Short 24" Octagonal Pump Action Rifle, 1896 Antique
Lot #27 (Sale Order 27 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 1890 (Second Model)
Serial Number: 45443
Year of Manufacture: 1896
Caliber: .22 Short
Action Type: Pump Action Rifle
Barrel Length: 24” Octagon
Sights / Optics: The front sight is blade dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a fixed V-notch dovetailed to the barrel. The tang is drilled, tapped, and filled for a tang sight (none present).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are beautiful oil finished walnut. The wood to metal fit is great, with the wood “proud” of the metal. There are scattered compressions and minor nicks that have darkened. The left side of the wrist has a small crack that measures .5” in length. The bottom front of the slide grip has a few gouges and a crack that runs halfway down the length. The LOP measures 12 7/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the case colored crescent buttplate. The case color on the buttplate has gone mostly mute with only some faint traces detectable. Most of the buttplate has taken some light corrosion and mottled patina. Overall, the stocks rate in about Very Good Condition as Antique.
Type of Finish: Case Color & Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp where not interrupted by erosion. There is intermittent erosion throughout with minor pits here and there. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 8/10 for Antique.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 50% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows light operation wear. The case color on the left side of the receiver is strong, however the rest of the receiver, including the tangs, have gone mostly mute, including the buttplate. There is finish loss on the leading edges. There is spotted corrosion on the right side of the receiver and bottom metal. There are a couple spots of minor pinprick erosion on the barrel exterior. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good Condition as Antique.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: Winchester was the first American company to offer a practical .22 pump-action rifle, the Model 1890. Designed by gunmaking genius John Moses Browning, the Model 1890 was patterned after Winchester's iconic lever-actions with a tubular magazine under the barrel, an exposed hammer, and top ejection. Winchester had asked Browning to design the rifle as a replacement for the rimfire versions of the Model 1873, which had never achieved great popularity. The Model 1890 was an instant success, and set the standard for all .22 repeaters that followed. For many years, the Model 1890, when chambered in .22 Short, was considered to be the ideal for use in shooting galleries, hence its nickname of “Gallery Gun”. Only the first 115,000 Model 1890s had case-hardened receivers (it was standard until 1901), out of a production run of over 40 years and nearly 850,000 rifles, making any such examples scarce today.
This Antique Winchester Model 1890 (Second Model) Casehardened Takedown Rifle was made in 1896 and is in Very Good Condition as Antique. It features a 24” octagonal barrel, 50% of its original blued and case colored finish, with some strong case coloring on the left side of the receiver, and some fine bluing on the barrel, elegant oil finished walnut stocks (there’s a small .5” long crack in the left side of the wrist, and the bottom front of the slide grip has a few gouges and a crack that runs halfway down the length), and a bright bore with sharp rifling and only minor erosion. This is a wonderful example of an early casehardened Winchester Model 1890 slide action rifle.
Action Type: Pump-Action Rifle with Tubular Magazine
Barrel Length: 24” Octagon
Sights/ Optics: The front sight is a Lyman combination sight. The rear sight is a Lyman Folding Rear Leaf No. 6 sight. The tang is mounted with a Lyman tang sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece walnut with a grooved slide handle, “WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO.” capped smooth pistol grip, straight comb, and crescent steel buttplate. There are no chips or cracks. There are some compressions and minor scratches. There is minor finish loss on the slide handle. The LOP measures 12 7/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate has some wear at the heel and toe with thinning and a few scuffs throughout as well as some mottled patina. Overall, the stocks are in Excellent Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is one spot of minor erosion just past the midlength toward the muzzle. Otherwise, there is no erosion. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 70% of its metal finish. The action shows mild operational wear. Much of the receiver has turned to a patina with mottled discoloration throughout and some finish loss on the bottom metal. There is finish loss on the action bar and mag tube from sliding the action. There is thinning and finish loss on the leading edges of the receiver, octagonal barrel, and around the muzzle. The markings are clear. The screw heads are sharp to tool marked with strong slots. Overall, the rifle is in Fine Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box Paperwork and Accessories: None
Our Assessment: Winchester was the first American company to offer a practical .22 pump-action rifle, the Model 1890. Designed by gunmaking genius John Moses Browning, the Model 1890 was patterned after Winchester's iconic lever-actions with a tubular magazine under the barrel, an exposed hammer, and top ejection. Winchester had asked Browning to design the rifle as a replacement for the rimfire versions of the Model 1873, which had never achieved great popularity. The Model 1890 was an instant success, and set the standard for all .22 repeaters that followed.
This Semi-Deluxe Winchester Model 1890 (Third Model) Takedown Rifle was made in 1917 and is in Fine Condition. It features a 24” octagonal barrel, 70% of its original blued finish, a complete set of Lyman sights: front, rear, and tang, which were some the most sought after upgrades for these rifles and a favorite among Model 1890 shooters, elegant semi-deluxe two-piece walnut stocks with a “WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO.” capped smooth pistol grip, clear markings, a nearly pristine bore, and even better mechanics. This rifle is a must have for any Winchester collection.
Winchester Model 1890 2nd Model Takedown .22 Short 24" Octagonal Pump Action Rifle, 1902 C&R
Lot #29 (Sale Order 29 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 1890 2nd Model
Serial Number: 150661
Year of Manufacture: 1902
Caliber: .22 Short
Action Type: Pump Action Rifle with Tubular Magazine
Barrel Length: 24”, Octagonal
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a “U”-notch “sheet metal” sight screwed to the barrel with elevation slot and adjustment screw.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are beautiful oiled finish walnut. The wood to metal fit is excellent, though it has darkened where it meets the metal. There are a couple spots of discoloration on the right side of the wrist. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 12 7/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the crescent steel buttplate. There are some minor freckles toward the bottom of the buttplate. Overall, the stocks rate in about Fine Condition.
Type of Finish: Blued, with a Case-hardened hammer and buttplate
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is very faint erosion down the length of the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates at 8/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 93% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows light operation wear. The case color on the hammer is strong throughout. The case color on the buttplate has thinned and mostly gone mute, but remains strong near the top screw. There is light corrosion freckled on top of the receiver and bolt. There are minor scratches scattered about the receiver and a couple nicks on the edges of the barrel. The bottom metal has taken a patina where the finish has mostly thinned. There is minor thinning on the leading edges. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Fine Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: Winchester was the first American company to offer a practical .22 pump-action rifle, the Model 1890. Designed by gunmaking genius John Moses Browning, the Model 1890 was patterned after Winchester's iconic lever-actions with a tubular magazine under the barrel, an exposed hammer, and top ejection. Winchester had asked Browning to design the rifle as a replacement for the rimfire versions of the Model 1873, which had never achieved great popularity. The Model 1890 was an instant success, and set the standard for all .22 repeaters that followed. For many years, the Model 1890, when chambered in .22 Short, was considered to be the standard for use in shooting galleries, hence its affectionate nickname of gallery gun.
This Winchester Model 1890 2nd Model Takedown Rifle was made in 1902 and is in Fine Condition. It features a 24” octagonal barrel, 93% of its lustrous, original blued finish, with some strong, vibrant, and iridescent case coloring on the hammer, and the case coloring on the crescent steel buttplate having mostly gone mute, though remaining strong near the top screw, beautiful oil finished walnut stocks, clear markings, and a bright bore with sharp rifling and only faint erosion. In .22 Short, this is a wonderful example of the classic Winchester 1890 pump rifle.
Factory Scoped Winchester Model 90 A5 Scope .22 Long 24” Pump Action Rifle, 1920 C&R
Lot #30 (Sale Order 30 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 90 (1890, 3rd Model)
Serial Number: 675788A
Year of Manufacture: 1920
Caliber: .22 Long
Action Type: Pump Action Rifle with Tubular Magazine
Markings: The “WP” proofs have the correct placement for a rifle factory fitted with an A5 scope; one in front and one behind the rear scope base.
Barrel Length: 24”, Octagonal
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight base has been filled and marked “W.R.A.” (Winchester Repeating Arms). There are two male dovetails on the barrel with correct “PAT. MAY. 24. 1910” scope bases (the rear of which bears the classic “grasshopper” spring) fitted with an original Winchester A5 scope. The scope has a Fine Crosshair reticle, the sight picture is clear, and the glass is clean with no notable scratches. This configuration is correct for being installed by the factory, but is currently swapped for a left handed shooter. The tang is drilled, tapped, and filled for tang sight options.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece walnut with a 12-groove slide handle, straight grip and comb, and crescent steel buttplate. Both pieces have the original finish with exceptional wood to metal fit. Some of the wood has darkened where it meets the metal. The LOP measures 12 7/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate has some surface level erosion scattered about with some light wear on the heel and toe. Overall, the stocks rate in about Fine Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 80% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows light operation wear. There is thinning on the leading edges and exposed spots on the receiver, mag tube, and barrel that have taken a deep patina and minor erosion. The finish on the trigger guard and bottom tang has thinned and taken a deep patina as well but there is no notable erosion. The screw heads are sharp to lightly tool marked. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good Plus Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions properly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: Winchester was the first American company to offer a practical .22 pump-action rifle, the Model 1890. Designed by gunmaking genius John Moses Browning, the Model 1890 was patterned after Winchester's iconic lever-actions with a tubular magazine under the barrel, an exposed hammer, and top ejection. Winchester had asked Browning to design the rifle as a replacement for the rimfire versions of the Model 1873, which had never achieved great popularity. The Model 1890 was an instant success, and set the standard for all .22 repeaters that followed. In 1920, to avoid having their rifle models sound too old fashioned, Winchester decided to drop the “18” prefix from any of their model numbers, so the Model 1890 became the Model 90. About a decade earlier, in June 1910, Winchester announced its new telescopic sight, the A5, and a small number of Model 1890s/90s were factory fitted with the A5 scope as special order pieces over the years.
This Special Order Factory Mounted A5 Scope Winchester Model 90 Pump Action Rifle was made in 1920 and is in Very Good Plus Condition. It features a 24” octagonal barrel, 80% of its original blued finish (there are exposed spots on the receiver, mag tube, and barrel that have taken a deep patina and minor erosion), elegant two-piece walnut stocks with a 12-groove slide handle, straight grip and comb, and crescent steel buttplate, correct offset Winchester ovalled “WP” proofs (one in front and one behind the rear scope base), and a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion, and has been factory fitted with a Winchester A5 telescopic sight with a Fine Crosshair reticle, a clear sight picture, and clean glass with no notable scratches. The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to the barrel, the rear sight base has been filled and marked “W.R.A.” (Winchester Repeating Arms), and there are two male dovetails on the barrel with correct “PAT. MAY. 24. 1910” scope bases, the rear of which bears the classic “grasshopper” spring. This configuration is correct for being installed by the factory, but is currently swapped for a left handed shooter. The rule of thumb when examining a Model 1890/90 with an A5 scope is if the Winchester ovalled “WP” proofs are offset, then it’s a factory fitted sight. This exceptionally rare piece would make a pheno
Winchester Model 1890 3rd Model Takedown .22 Long 24" Octagonal Pump Action Rifle 1910 C&R
Lot #31 (Sale Order 31 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 1890 (Third Model)
Serial Number: 439061
Year of Manufacture: 1910
Caliber: .22 Long
Action Type: Pump-Action Rifle with Tubular Magazine
Barrel Length: 24” Octagon
Sights/ Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a “U”-notch sight screwed to the rear of the barrel and screw-adjustable for elevation. The top tang is drilled, tapped, and filled for a tang sight (none present).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece walnut with a grooved slide handle, straight grip, straight comb, and steel crescent buttplate. The stocks have some minor handling marks but no notable damage. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 12 7/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate has some wear at the heel and toe. Overall, the stocks are in Excellent Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 90% of its metal finish. The action shows light operational wear. The finish on the tangs and mag tube has thinned and taken a light patina. There is minor corrosion toward the end of the mag tube and action bar. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Excellent Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box Paperwork and Accessories: None
Our Assessment: Winchester was the first American company to offer a practical .22 pump-action rifle, the Model 1890. Designed by gunmaking genius John Moses Browning, the Model 1890 was patterned after Winchester's iconic lever-actions with a tubular magazine under the barrel, an exposed hammer, and top ejection. Winchester had asked Browning to design the rifle as a replacement for the rimfire versions of the Model 1873, which had never achieved great popularity. The Model 1890 was an instant success, and set the standard for all .22 repeaters that followed.
This Winchester Model 1890 (Third Model) Takedown Rifle was made in 1910 and is in Excellent Condition. It features a 24” octagonal barrel, 90% of its superb, original blued finish, elegant two-piece walnut stocks, quality fit and finish, and a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion whatsoever. This rifle looks just about as fine as the day it left the factory, and is a must have for any Winchester or rimfire repeater collection.
Winchester Model 1890 Casehardened Takedown .22 Long 24" Octagonal Pump Action Rifle 1901 C&R
Lot #32 (Sale Order 32 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 1890 (Second Model)
Serial Number: 109579
Year of Manufacture: 1901
Caliber: .22 Long
Action Type: Pump Action Rifle
Barrel Length: 24” Octagon
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a “U”-notch “sheet metal” sight screwed to the barrel with elevation adjustment.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are beautiful oil finished walnut. The wood to metal fit is great, with the wood “proud” of the metal, especially at the lower tang. The wrist shows only faint surface marks and light age discoloration. The LOP measures 12 7/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the case colored crescent steel buttplate. The case color on the buttplate has gone mostly mute with only some faint traces detectable. Most of the buttplate has taken some light corrosion. There are no chips or cracks. The wood has darkened where it meets the metal. Overall, the stocks rate in about Fine Condition.
Type of Finish: Case Color & Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp where not interrupted by erosion. There is general erosion throughout. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 6/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 80% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows light operation wear. The case color is strong on the sides of the receiver, only lightly muted on the top and bottom of the receiver, and mostly muted on the tangs. The case color has gone almost completely mute on the buttplate. There are a few intermittent rust freckles on the muzzle end of the barrel. There is thinning on the leading edges. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: Winchester was the first American company to offer a practical .22 pump-action rifle, the Model 1890. Designed by gunmaking genius John Moses Browning, the Model 1890 was patterned after Winchester's iconic lever-actions with a tubular magazine under the barrel, an exposed hammer, and top ejection. Winchester had asked Browning to design the rifle as a replacement for the rimfire versions of the Model 1873, which had never achieved great popularity. The Model 1890 was an instant success, and set the standard for all .22 repeaters that followed. Only the first 115,000 Model 1890s had case-hardened receivers (it was standard until 1901), out of a production run of over 40 years and nearly 850,000 rifles, making any such examples scarce today.
This Winchester Model 1890 (Second Model) Casehardened Takedown Rifle was made in 1901 and is in Very Good Condition. It features a 24” octagonal barrel, 80% of its original blued and case colored finish, with some strong case coloring on the sides of the receiver, and some deep bluing on the barrel, elegant oil finished walnut stocks, and a bright bore with sharp rifling (there’s general erosion throughout). This is a wonderful example of a casehardened Winchester Model 1890 slide action rifle, likely one of the last produced before the change was made to full bluing.
Special Order Nickel Trim Winchester Model 90 .22 Short 24" "Gallery Gun" Pump Rifle 1915 C&R
Lot #33 (Sale Order 33 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 90 (1890, Third Model)
Serial Number: 567410A
Year of Manufacture: 1915
Caliber: 22 Short
Action Type: Pump Action Rifle
Barrel Length: 24" Octagon
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a bead dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a “U”-notch leaf screwed to the barrel.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece walnut with a 12-groove slide handle, straight grip, straight comb, and nickel plated crescent steel buttplate. Both pieces have the original finish with exceptional wood to metal fit. The LOP measures 12 7/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the crescent buttplate. There is scattered intermittent corrosion on the buttplate, concentrated in front of the plate screw, but most of the nickel finish remains intact. There are no chips or cracks. There are scattered compression marks and a few nicks. Overall, the stocks rate in about Fine Condition.
Type of Finish: Half Nickel, Half Blued. Winchester called this “Nickel Trimmings”.
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with well defined rifling. There is some light to mild erosion throughout. Overall, this is a nice clean bore for a well used “Gallery Gun”. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 7 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 65% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows general operation wear. There are a few scratches on both sides of the receiver. Most of the nickel remains throughout, except on the right side of the receiver where a large area has thinned and taken a deep patina. Most of the bluing throughout the rifle has gone to a deep patina, and there is frost and rust freckles throughout. The screw heads are good. The markings are clear. There are some tool marks on both sides of the barrel behind the rear sight. Additionally, the markings on the barrel date it to post-1919 when Winchester changed the model name from “Model 1890” to “Model 90”, but the receiver dates to 1915. The tool marks and mismatched markings confirm that at some point in the past, the barrel on this “Gallery Gun” has been replaced. This may have even been done while the rifle was still in use at a shooting gallery, as spent barrels were often replaced to extend the service life of a “Gallery Gun”. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions properly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: Winchester was the first American company to offer a practical .22 pump-action rifle, the Model 1890. Designed by gunmaking genius John Moses Browning, the Model 1890 was patterned after Winchester's iconic lever-actions with a tubular magazine under the barrel, an exposed hammer, and top ejection. The Model 1890 was an instant success, and set the standard for all .22 repeaters that followed. Today, among the rarest and most desirable Winchester Model 1890s are the “Gallery Guns”. These were the pump action repeaters used by shooting galleries at amusement parks across the country, which offered the chance for men of all ages to “step right up” and show off their marksmanship skills. “Gallery Guns” have a few distinct features. First, they were chambered for .22 Short, better suited for the short distances of shooting galleries and the crowded environments in which they were hosted. Second, the loading ports were of a triangular shape, as opposed to a cartridge shape on standard Model 1890s. The triangular shape facilitated the use of speedloaders, which allowed the carnies to get the “Gallery Guns” into the hands of the next customer even faster. Factory nickel trim was a special order feature from Winchester, but is encountered fairly regularly on “Gallery Guns”, as the finish was considered more durable for the rough handling expected at carnivals and amusement parks.This example was made in 1915 and is in Very Good Condition. The markings on the barrel date it to post-1919 when Winchester changed the model name from “Model 1890” to “Model 90”, but the receiver dates to 1915, indicating that the barrel on this “Gallery Gun” has been replaced. This may have even been done while the rifle was still in use at a shooting gallery, as spent barrels were often replaced to extend the service life. It features the classic triangular loading port, retaining 65% of its blued and nickel finish, good mechanics, and a mostly bright bore with well defined rifling. With its nickel trimmings, this is a visually striking Winchester Model 1890 “Gallery Gun”.
Winchester Model 06 .22 Short, Long Rifle S/L/LR 20" Pump Action Rifle, 1923 C&R
Lot #34 (Sale Order 34 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 06 (1906)
Serial Number: 612096
Year of Manufacture: 1923
Caliber: .22 Short, Long, or Long Rifle
Action Type: Pump Action with Tubular Magazine
Barrel Length: 20” Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a steel blade dovetailed into the barrel. The rear sight is a leaf and screw-elevator “U”-notch sight screwed to the barrel.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are walnut with a grooved forend, smooth straight grip, straight comb, and Winchester checkered composition buttplate. The LOP measures 12 3/4” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. There are no chips or cracks. The right side of the wrist has a deep compression line. There are a few scuffs, compressions, and scrapes. Overall, the stocks rate in about Fine Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is minor erosion. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 8/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 85% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows general operation wear on the action bar, mag tube, and edges of the receiver. The sides of the receiver are taking a patina. There is finish loss on the leading edges and muzzle. There are a few scattered scratches. The tangs have mostly thinned from handling. The markings are clear. The screw heads are sharp. Overall, this rifle rates in about Fine Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: Winchester was the first American company to offer a practical .22 pump-action rifle, the Model 1890. Designed by gunmaking genius John Moses Browning, the Model 1890 was patterned after Winchester's iconic lever-actions with a tubular magazine under the barrel, an exposed hammer, and top ejection. Winchester had asked Browning to design the rifle as a replacement for the rimfire versions of the Model 1873, which had never achieved great popularity. The Model 1890 was an instant success, and set the standard for all .22 repeaters that followed. Sixteen years later, Winchester introduced the Model 1906, a more economical version of the Model 1890, with a 20” round barrel and shotgun-style composition buttplate. Initially chambered in .22 Short only, by 1908, the Model 1906 was capable of handling .22 Short, Long, or Long Rifle cartridges, a move which accelerated sales considerably, and 731,852 Model 1906s were made over a production run from 1906-1932.
This Winchester Model 06 .22 S/L/LR Pump Action Rifle was made in 1923 and is in Fine Condition. It features a 20” round barrel, 85% of its original blued finish, elegant walnut stocks (the right side of the wrist has a deep compression line), a Winchester checkered composition shotgun-style buttplate, clear markings, sound mechanics, and a bright bore with sharp rifling and minor erosion. This rifle appears to have been used very little, and would still be an excellent plinker, or a worthy addition to a Winchester collection.
Early Pre-War Winchester Model 61 .22 Short Long Rifle S/L/LR 24" Pump Action Rifle 1934 C&R
Lot #35 (Sale Order 35 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 61
Serial Number: 6177
Year of Manufacture: 1934
Caliber: .22 Short, Long, or Long Rifle
Action Type: Pump Action Tubular Magazine Fed
Barrel Length: 24” Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a "U"-notch elevator sight dovetailed to the rear of the barrel. The top tang is drilled, tapped, and filled for a tang sight (none present).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece walnut with a correct 11-groove pre-war slide handle, semi-pistol grip, straight comb, and checkered steel buttplate. The stocks have a few scattered compressions and draglines. The right side of the buttstock toward the rear has a few more prominent scratches. The LOP measures 13 3/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate has some light wear around the edges. There are no cracks. Overall, the stocks rate in about Very Good to Fine Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 10 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at some edges. There are a few scattered light marks. The action shows minor operational wear in which some of the finish has thinned on the mag tube and sides of the barrel where the pump grip slides. The left side of the barrel, the spot where the slide has exposed the metal, has taken a faint corrosion in the line. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Fine Condition.
Mechanics: The safety is jammed into the “fire” position. We did not try to force it. Otherwise, the action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. We advise taking it to a competent gunsmith to restore the safety back to its proper function. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Our Assessment: Winchester was the first American company to offer a practical .22 pump-action rifle, the Model 1890. Designed by gunmaking genius John Moses Browning, the Model 1890 was patterned after Winchester's iconic lever-actions with a tubular magazine under the barrel, an exposed hammer, and top ejection. It was an instant success and set the standard for all .22 repeaters that followed. In 1909, Remington introduced a pump-action .22 that used an internal hammer, allowing the receiver to be streamlined and well sealed against moisture and debris. In 1915, Marlin introduced a similar hammerless .22 rifle. The innovative designs made Winchester's pump guns look a bit "old fashioned", and in an attempt to attract new customers during the depths of the Great Depression, Winchester decided to introduce their own "modern" hammerless .22 pump-action. The resulting Model 61 hammerless rifle was released in 1932, and produced until 1963.
This Winchester Model 61 was made in 1934 and is in Fine Condition. It features a 24” barrel, 98% of its lustrous, original blued finish, elegant two-piece walnut stocks with a correct 11-groove pre-war slide handle, and a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion. The rifle’s cross-bolt safety is currently jammed into the “fire” position. Otherwise, the action functions correctly. We advise taking this rifle to a competent gunsmith to restore the safety back to its proper function. Once done, this would make for a great shooter or a wonderful addition to a Winchester collection.
Pre-War Winchester Model 61 .22 Short Long Rifle S/L/LR 24" Pump Action Rifle, 1937 C&R
Lot #36 (Sale Order 36 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 61
Serial Number: 21191
Year of Manufacture: 1937
Caliber: .22 Short, Long, or Long Rifle
Action Type: Pump Action Tubular Magazine Fed
Barrel Length: 24” Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a King mirrored beaded blade dovetailed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a "U"-notch elevator sight dovetailed to the rear of the barrel. The rear sight leaf is slightly bent at the riser.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece walnut with a correct 11-groove pre-war slide handle, semi-pistol grip, straight comb, and checkered steel buttplate. The stocks have a few scattered compressions, draglines, scratches, scuffs, and minor scrapes. The LOP measures 13 3/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate has some light wear around the edges. There is a crack on the left side of the grip. The bottom of the grip and forend are both marked “18 / CP”. Overall, the stocks rate in about Good Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is very faint erosion sparsely found in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 8 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 65% of its metal finish. There is finish loss around the leading edges. The action shows mild operational wear in which some of the finish has been lost on the mag tube and sides of the barrel where the pump grip slides. There is thinning on the muzzle. There are scattered scratches and nicks. There is freckled and mottled corrosion throughout where some of the exposed metal has taken a patina. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Good Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Our Assessment:Winchester was the first American company to offer a practical .22 pump-action rifle, the Model 1890. Designed by gunmaking genius John Moses Browning, the Model 1890 was patterned after Winchester's iconic lever-actions with a tubular magazine under the barrel, an exposed hammer, and top ejection. It was an instant success and set the standard for all .22 repeaters that followed. In 1909, Remington introduced a pump-action .22 that used an internal hammer, allowing the receiver to be streamlined and well sealed against moisture and debris. In 1915, Marlin introduced a similar hammerless .22 rifle. The innovative designs made Winchester's pump guns look a bit "old fashioned", and in an attempt to attract new customers during the depths of the Great Depression, Winchester decided to introduce their own "modern" hammerless .22 pump-action. The resulting Model 61 hammerless rifle was released in 1932, and produced until 1963.
This Winchester Model 61 was made in 1937 and is in Good Condition. It features a 24” barrel, 65% of its original blued finish, rugged two-piece walnut stocks (there’s a crack on the left side of the grip) with a correct 11-groove pre-war slide handle, a checkered steel buttplate, an installed King bead front sight with mirror (a design that was very popular in the 1930s through the end of WW2), and a bright bore with sharp rifling (there’s very faint erosion sparsely found throughout). This rifle could take its place in a collection, but could also still serve as a fun plinker.
Pre-64 Winchester Model 61 .22 Short Long Rifle S/L/LR 24" Pump Action Rifle, 1947 C&R
Lot #37 (Sale Order 37 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 61
Serial Number: 81768
Year of Manufacture: 1947
Caliber: .22 Short, Long, or Long Rifle
Action Type: Pump Action Tubular Magazine Fed
Barrel Length: 24” Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a "U"-notch elevator sight dovetailed to the rear of the barrel.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece walnut with a correct 17-groove post-war first variation slide handle, semi-pistol grip, straight comb, and checkered steel buttplate. The stocks have a few scattered compressions, draglines, scratches, scuffs, and minor scrapes. The LOP measures 13 3/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate has some light wear around the edges. There is some finish loss around the bottom edge of the grip. There are no cracks. Overall, the stocks rate in about Very Good to Fine Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 10 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 95% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at some edges. There are a few scattered light marks. The action shows minor operational wear in which some of the finish has thinned on the mag tube and sides of the barrel where the pump grip slides. There is thinning on the muzzle with some minor scuffs at the outer edge. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Fine Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Our Assessment: Winchester was the first American company to offer a practical .22 pump-action rifle, the Model 1890. Designed by gunmaking genius John Moses Browning, the Model 1890 was patterned after Winchester's iconic lever-actions with a tubular magazine under the barrel, an exposed hammer, and top ejection. It was an instant success and set the standard for all .22 repeaters that followed. In 1909, Remington introduced a pump-action .22 that used an internal hammer, allowing the receiver to be streamlined and well sealed against moisture and debris. In 1915, Marlin introduced a similar hammerless .22 rifle. The innovative designs made Winchester's pump guns look a bit "old fashioned", and in an attempt to attract new customers during the depths of the Great Depression, Winchester decided to introduce their own "modern" hammerless .22 pump-action. The resulting Model 61 hammerless rifle was released in 1932, and produced until 1963.
This Winchester Model 61 was made in 1947 and is in Fine Condition. It features a 24” barrel, 95% of its lustrous, original blued finish, elegant two-piece walnut stocks with a correct 17-groove post-war first variation slide handle, and a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion. This is a beautiful Model 61 from the immediate post-war era.
Last Year Winchester Model 61 Magnum .22 WMR 24" Rimfire Pump Action Rifle, 1963 C&R
Lot #38 (Sale Order 38 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 61
Serial Number: 346697
Year of Manufacture: 1963
Caliber: .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire (WMR)
Action Type: Pump Action with Tubular Magazine
Barrel Length: 24" Round
Sights/Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a "U"-notch elevator sight dovetailed to the rear of the barrel. The top of the receiver is grooved for mounting an optic (none included).
Stock Configuration and Condition: The stocks are two-piece walnut with a flat-bottom 17-groove slide handle, smooth semi-pistol grip, straight comb, and checkered Winchester composition buttplate. The stocks have some scattered light nicks, scratches, and draglines primarily on the buttstock. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 1/2" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate has scattered light wear, concentrated at the heel and toe, but the checkering is sharp. Overall, the stocks are in Fine Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 96% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows light operation wear. There is thinning on the leading edges, especially on the action bar. There is thinning around the muzzle. There are a few scattered handling marks. The screws are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Fine Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. There is a cross-bolt safety at the front of the trigger guard and a slide release at the left rear. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork, and Accessories: None
Our Assessment: Winchester was the first American company to offer a practical .22 pump-action rifle, the Model 1890. Designed by gunmaking genius John Moses Browning, the Model 1890 was patterned after Winchester's iconic lever-actions with a tubular magazine under the barrel, an exposed hammer, and top ejection. It was an instant success and set the standard for all .22 repeaters that followed. In 1909, Remington introduced a pump-action .22 that used an internal hammer, allowing the receiver to be streamlined and well sealed against moisture and debris. In 1915, Marlin introduced a similar hammerless .22 rifle. The innovative designs made Winchester's pump guns look a bit "old fashioned", and in an attempt to attract new customers during the depths of the Great Depression, Winchester decided to introduce their own "modern" hammerless .22 pump-action. The resulting Model 61 hammerless rifle was released in 1932, and produced until 1963. Winchester introduced the Model 61 “Magnum” in 1960, chambered in the new, more powerful .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire, which gave the rifle a little more punch and range.
This Winchester Model 61 Magnum was made in 1963 and is in Fine Condition. It features a 24” barrel, 96% of its lustrous, original blued finish, elegant two-piece walnut stocks with a flat-bottom 17-groove slide handle, smooth semi-pistol grip, and checkered Winchester composition buttplate, a scope grooved receiver, strong mechanics, and a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion. This is a beautiful Model 61 from the last year of production.
Winchester Model 61 Magnum .22 WMR 24" Rimfire Pump Action Rifle, 1961 C&R
Lot #39 (Sale Order 39 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 61
Serial Number: 310525
Year of Manufacture: 1961
Caliber: .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire (WMR)
Action Type: Pump Action with Tubular Magazine
Barrel Length: 24" Round
Sights/Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a "U"-notch elevator sight dovetailed to the rear of the barrel. The top of the receiver is grooved for mounting an optic (none included).
Stock Configuration and Condition: The stocks are two-piece walnut with a flat-bottom 17-groove slide handle, smooth semi-pistol grip, straight comb, and checkered Winchester composition buttplate. The stocks have some scattered light nicks, scratches, and draglines, primarily on the buttstock. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 1/2" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate has scattered light wear, concentrated at the heel and toe, but the checkering is sharp. Overall, the stocks are in Fine Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is light erosion scattered intermittently throughout the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 8 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 97% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows light operation wear. There is thinning on the leading edges, especially on the action bar. There are a few scattered handling marks. The screws are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Fine Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. There is a cross-bolt safety at the front of the trigger guard and a slide release at the left rear. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork, and Accessories: None
Our Assessment: Winchester was the first American company to offer a practical .22 pump-action rifle, the Model 1890. Designed by gunmaking genius John Moses Browning, the Model 1890 was patterned after Winchester's iconic lever-actions with a tubular magazine under the barrel, an exposed hammer, and top ejection. It was an instant success and set the standard for all .22 repeaters that followed. In 1909, Remington introduced a pump-action .22 that used an internal hammer, allowing the receiver to be streamlined and well sealed against moisture and debris. In 1915, Marlin introduced a similar hammerless .22 rifle. The innovative designs made Winchester's pump guns look a bit "old fashioned", and in an attempt to attract new customers during the depths of the Great Depression, Winchester decided to introduce their own "modern" hammerless .22 pump-action. The resulting Model 61 hammerless rifle was released in 1932, and produced until 1963. Winchester introduced the Model 61 “Magnum” in 1960, chambered in the new, more powerful .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire, which gave the rifle a little more punch and range.
This Winchester Model 61 Magnum was made in 1961 and is in Fine Condition. It features a 24” barrel, 97% of its lustrous, original blued finish, elegant two-piece walnut stocks with a flat-bottom 17-groove slide handle, smooth semi-pistol grip, and checkered Winchester composition buttplate, a scope grooved receiver, strong mechanics, and a bright bore with sharp rifling (there’s light erosion scattered intermittently throughout). This is a beautiful Model 61 from the late post-war era.
First Year Winchester Model 61 Magnum .22 WMR 24" Rimfire Pump Action Rifle, 1960 C&R
Lot #40 (Sale Order 40 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 61
Serial Number: 304325
Year of Manufacture: 1960
Caliber: .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire (WMR)
Action Type: Pump Action with Tubular Magazine
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “-WINCHESTER- / -TRADE MARK- / -MADE IN U.S.A.-”, and “MODEL 61- / 22 WIN. MAG. R.F.”. The bottom of the frame and bottom metal are both marked “304325”. The top of the barrel and receiver are both marked with Winchester “WP” proofs.
Barrel Length: 24” Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a “U”-notch elevator sight dovetailed to the barrel. The receiver is scope grooved.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece walnut with a flat-bottom 17-groove slide handle, smooth semi-pistol grip, straight comb, and checkered Winchester hard rubber buttplate. There are light handling marks with a few notable compressions on the right side of the slide grip. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 5/8" from the front of the trigger to the rear of the buttplate. The buttplate has well defined checkering with some light wear generally at the heel and toe. Overall, the stocks rate in Fine Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 95% of its metal finish. There are spots of finish loss in the magazine tube and streaks of thinning and finish loss in the underside of the barrel from rubbing on the forend. There are a couple nicks on the front outer circumference of the muzzle. The knurling on the magazine tube rod is sharp. The markings are crisp and clear. There are minor freckles on the tangs. Overall, this rifle rates in about Excellent Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. There is a cross-bolt safety at the front of the trigger guard and a slide release at the left rear. We did not fire this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: Winchester was the first American company to offer a practical .22 pump-action rifle, the Model 1890. Designed by gunmaking genius John Moses Browning, the Model 1890 was patterned after Winchester's iconic lever-actions with a tubular magazine under the barrel, an exposed hammer, and top ejection. It was an instant success and set the standard for all .22 repeaters that followed. In 1909, Remington introduced a pump-action .22 that used an internal hammer, allowing the receiver to be streamlined and well sealed against moisture and debris. In 1915, Marlin introduced a similar hammerless .22 rifle. The innovative designs made Winchester's pump guns look a bit "old fashioned", and in an attempt to attract new customers during the depths of the Great Depression, Winchester decided to introduce their own "modern" hammerless .22 pump-action. The resulting Model 61 hammerless rifle was released in 1932, and produced until 1963. Winchester introduced the Model 61 “Magnum” in 1960, chambered in the new, more powerful .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire, which gave the rifle a little more punch and range.
This First Year Winchester Model 61 Magnum was made in 1960 and is in Excellent Condition. It features a 24” barrel, 95% of its lustrous, original blued finish, elegant two-piece walnut stocks with a flat-bottom 17-groove slide handle, smooth semi-pistol grip, and checkered Winchester hard rubber buttplate, a scope grooved receiver, crisp markings, and a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion. This is a wonderful First Year Model 61 Magnum.
First Year Winchester Model 61 Magnum .22 WMR 24" Rimfire Pump Action Rifle, 1960 C&R
Lot #41 (Sale Order 41 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 61
Serial Number: 307319
Year of Manufacture: 1960
Caliber: .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire (WMR)
Action Type: Pump Action with Tubular Magazine
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “-WINCHESTER- / -TRADE MARK- / -MADE IN U.S.A.-”, and “MODEL 61- / 22 WIN. MAG. R.F.”. The bottom of the frame and bottom metal are both marked “307319”. The top of the barrel and receiver are both marked with Winchester “WP” proofs.
Barrel Length: 24” Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a “U”-notch elevator sight dovetailed to the barrel. The receiver is scope grooved.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece walnut with a flat-bottom 17-groove slide handle, smooth semi-pistol grip, straight comb, and checkered Winchester hard rubber buttplate. There are light handling marks with a few notable compressions on the right side of the slide grip. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 5/8" from the front of the trigger to the rear of the buttplate. The buttplate has well defined checkering with some light wear generally at the heel and toe. Overall, the stocks rate in Fine Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 95% of its metal finish. There are spots of finish loss in the magazine tube and streaks of thinning and finish loss in the underside of the barrel from rubbing on the forend. There are a couple nicks on the front outer circumference of the muzzle. The knurling on the magazine tube rod is sharp. The markings are crisp and clear. There are minor freckles on the tangs. Overall, this rifle rates in about Excellent Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. There is a cross-bolt safety at the front of the trigger guard and a slide release at the left rear. We did not fire this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: Winchester was the first American company to offer a practical .22 pump-action rifle, the Model 1890. Designed by gunmaking genius John Moses Browning, the Model 1890 was patterned after Winchester's iconic lever-actions with a tubular magazine under the barrel, an exposed hammer, and top ejection. It was an instant success and set the standard for all .22 repeaters that followed. In 1909, Remington introduced a pump-action .22 that used an internal hammer, allowing the receiver to be streamlined and well sealed against moisture and debris. In 1915, Marlin introduced a similar hammerless .22 rifle. The innovative designs made Winchester's pump guns look a bit "old fashioned", and in an attempt to attract new customers during the depths of the Great Depression, Winchester decided to introduce their own "modern" hammerless .22 pump-action. The resulting Model 61 hammerless rifle was released in 1932, and produced until 1963. Winchester introduced the Model 61 “Magnum” in 1960, chambered in the new, more powerful .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire, which gave the rifle a little more punch and range.
This First Year Winchester Model 61 Magnum was made in 1960 and is in Excellent Condition. It features a 24” barrel, 95% of its lustrous, original blued finish, elegant two-piece walnut stocks with a flat-bottom 17-groove slide handle, smooth semi-pistol grip, and checkered Winchester hard rubber buttplate, a scope grooved receiver, crisp markings, and a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion. This is a beautiful First Year Model 61 Magnum.
Custom Winchester Model 61 .22 LR Shot Only 24" Counter-Bore Smoothbore Pump Action Rifle
Lot #42 (Sale Order 42 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 61 Winchester Counter-Bore Smoothbore
Serial Number: 277602
Year of Manufacture: 1959 (C&R)
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle, For Shot Only
Action Type: Pump Action Tubular Magazine Fed
Barrel Length: 24" Round
Sights / Optics: There is a bead at the front of the barrel. The receiver is scope grooved.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece walnut with a flat-bottom 17-groove slide handle, semi-pistol grip, straight comb, and second variation checkered Winchester black composition buttplate. There is minor wear on the heel and toe of the buttplate. There are some minor compression marks, primarily on the left side of the buttstock. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 5/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. Overall, the stocks rate in about Fine Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original to the parts, the oval “P” indicates that the barrel is a replacement installed outside the factory.
Bore Condition: The Winchester Counter-Bore smooth bore is bright. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 10 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 97% of its metal finish. There is light operational wear, some edge-thinning, and a few scattered faint marks. The screw heads range from sharp to lightly tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Most notably, however, the barrel lacks the expected Winchester oval “WP” proof mark at the rear, but instead carries only an oval “P” proof mark, denoting a Winchester mail order replacement barrel that was installed outside of the Winchester factory. Based on the receiver and stock condition, it’s hard to imagine the original barrel was shot out and needed replacement, but it’s possible the original barrel was damaged in a concentrated area, or this piece was crafted as a special order rifle by a smalltown gunsmith or gun shop that already had the parts on hand. Overall, this rifle rates in about Fine Plus Condition as not parts-original.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: Winchester was the first American company to offer a practical .22 pump-action rifle, the Model 1890. Designed by John Browning, the Model 1890 was an instant success and set the standard for all .22 repeaters that followed. In an attempt to attract new customers during the depths of the Great Depression, Winchester decided to introduce their own "modern" hammerless .22 pump-action. The resulting Model 61 hammerless rifle was released in 1932, and produced until 1963. This Custom Winchester Model 61 Pump Action Rifle was made in 1959 and is in Fine Plus Condition as not parts-original. Most notably, it’s a scarce Custom Winchester Counter-Bore Smoothbore Model 61 chambered for .22 Long Rifle Shot Only. In 1938, trap shooter Fred Routledge developed a counter-bore barrel using a standard 24" Winchester Model 61. The "Routledge Bore" had 10 1/2" of smooth bore starting at the chamber with a diameter of .217", that opened up to 13 1/2" of counter-bore with a bore diameter measuring .375”. Winchester made very few Model 61s with this type of barrel. By 1940, Winchester developed its own counter-bore barrel design to avoid paying royalties to Mr. Routledge. The new Winchester Counter-Bore barrel had 16" of smooth bore measuring .217" and only 8" of counter-bore with a diameter of .265”. One of the distinguishing features of those counterbored Model 61s was a matted top frame, but in 1954, the design was changed to a grooved receiver and the matting was dropped. These were essentially small caliber shotguns, with a counter bored portion of the barrel to spread the shot, and they could be used for “Mo-Skeet-O” backyard miniature trap shooting, or for pesky birds. This rifle features a 24” mail order replacement barrel installed outside of the Winchester factory, as distinguished by the lack of the expected Winchester oval “WP” proof mark at the rear, instead only carrying an oval “P” proof mark, denoting a Winchester mail order replacement. This configuration was offered from 1954-1959, and is the last receiver variation of the Model 61 Smoothbore, found within the serial range of 215,000 to 280,000.
Winchester Model 61 Counter-Bore Smoothbore .22 LR Shot 24" Pump Action Rifle, 1956 C&R
Lot #43 (Sale Order 43 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 61 Winchester Counter-Bore Smoothbore
Serial Number: 228266
Year of Manufacture: 1956 (C&R)
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle, For Shot Only
Action Type: Pump Action Tubular Magazine Fed
Barrel Length: 24” Round
Sights / Optics: There is a bead at the front of the barrel. The receiver is scope grooved.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece walnut with a flat-bottom 17-groove slide handle, semi-pistol grip, straight comb, and first variation checkered steel buttplate. There is minor wear around the outside of the buttplate. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 3/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. Overall, the stocks rate in about Excellent Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The Winchester Counter-Bore smooth bore is bright. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 10 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at some edges. There are a few scattered light marks. The action shows minor operational wear in which some of the finish has thinned on the mag tube and sides of the barrel where the pump grip slides. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Fine Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: Winchester was the first American company to offer a practical .22 pump-action rifle, the Model 1890. Designed by gunmaking genius John Moses Browning, the Model 1890 was patterned after Winchester's iconic lever-actions with a tubular magazine under the barrel, an exposed hammer, and top ejection. It was an instant success and set the standard for all .22 repeaters that followed. In 1909, Remington introduced a pump-action .22 that used an internal hammer, allowing the receiver to be streamlined and well sealed against moisture and debris. In 1915, Marlin introduced a similar hammerless .22 rifle. The innovative designs made Winchester's pump guns look a bit "old fashioned", and in an attempt to attract new customers during the depths of the Great Depression, Winchester decided to introduce their own "modern" hammerless .22 pump-action. The resulting Model 61 hammerless rifle was released in 1932, and produced until 1963.
This Winchester Model 61 Pump Action Rifle was made in 1956 and is in Fine Condition. Most notably, it’s a scarce Winchester Counter-Bore Smoothbore Model 61 chambered for .22 Long Rifle Shot Only. In 1938, trap shooter Fred Routledge developed a counter-bore barrel using a standard 24" Winchester Model 61. The "Routledge Bore" had 10 1/2" of smooth bore starting at the chamber with a diameter of .217", that opened up to 13 1/2" of counter-bore with a bore diameter measuring .375”. Winchester made very few Model 61s with this type of barrel. By 1940, Winchester developed its own counter-bore barrel design to avoid paying royalties to Mr. Routledge. The new Winchester Counter-Bore barrel had 16" of smooth bore measuring .217" and only 8" of counter-bore with a diameter of .265”. One of the distinguishing features of those counterbored Model 61s was a matted top frame, but in 1954, the design was changed to a grooved receiver and the matting was dropped. These were essentially small caliber shotguns, with a counter bored portion of the barrel to spread the shot, and they could be used for “Mo-Skeet-O” backyard miniature trap shooting, or for pesky birds. This rifle features a 24” barrel, 98% of its lustrous, original blued finish, elegant two-piece walnut stocks with a 17-grooved slide handle and a first variation checkered steel buttplate, a single bead at the muzzle, a scope grooved receiver, strong mechanics, and a bright Winchester Counter-Bore smooth bore with no erosion. This configuration was offered from 1954-1959, and is the last receiver variation of the Model 61 Smoothbore, found within the serial range of 215,000 to 280,000. This scarce Winchester Model 61 Smoothbore could be the jewel of any Winchester slide-action collection.
Pre-War Winchester Model 62 .22 Short Long Rifle S/L/LR 23" Pump Action Rifle, 1939 C&R
Lot #44 (Sale Order 44 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 62
Serial Number: 89836A on bottom of receiver, 89836 on bottom tang. The presence of the letter “A” after the receiver serial number denotes this rifle had the new (at the time) locking system installed that ensured the bolt started its opening movement as soon as the slide handle was moved to the rear, with no slack between the two.
Year of Manufacture: 1939
Caliber: .22 Short, Long or Long Rifle
Action Type: Pump Action with Three Quarters Length Tubular Magazine and Takedown Receiver
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “-MODEL 62”, “-WINCHESTER- / -TRADE MARK-”, and “22 S L. OR LR.-”. The right side of the barrel is marked “MADE IN U.S.A. WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / -NEW HAVEN. CONN. - PATENTS PENDING-”. The top of the barrel and receiver are both marked with “WP” proofs. The bottom of the receiver is marked “89836A”. The bottom tang is marked “89836”.
Barrel Length: 23” Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a Redfield dovetailed blade. The rear sight is a Marble’s “U”-notch semi-buckhorn sight with riser and fine-adjustable elevation, dovetailed to the barrel. The top tang is mounted with a Marble’s peep sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece walnut with a round-bottom “corn cob” 10-groove slide handle, straight grip, straight comb, and checkered “WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO.” composition buttplate. The LOP measures 13 1/4” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate shows light wear at the heel and toe, and light wear in the checkering. There are two small cracks on the bottom of the wrist at the end of the bottom tang. There are a few compressions and nicks on the buttstock, primarily on the belly and comb. Overall, the stocks rate in about Very Good Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 80% of its metal finish. There is standard operation wear on the action bar, top of the receiver, bolt, mag tube, and flanks of the barrel. Some of the finish has taken to a patina. There is thinning on the leading edges. There is infrequent oxidation. The screw head slots show minimal tooling marks and remain in excellent condition. The markings on the firearm are notably crisp and clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Fine Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly and smoothly, and locks up solidly. The hammer has a quarter-cock safety position. We did not fire this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: Winchester was the first American company to offer a practical .22 pump-action rifle, the Model 1890. Designed by gunmaking genius John Moses Browning, the Model 1890 was patterned after Winchester's iconic lever-actions with a tubular magazine under the barrel, an exposed hammer, and top ejection. It was an instant success and set the standard for all .22 repeaters that followed, including Winchester's Model 1906 and Model 62. The Model 62 was produced from 1932-1958, with about 310,000 manufactured in total, and featured flat-sided receivers, round barrels, and outstanding wood to metal fit. The craftsmanship that went into those rifles was appreciated by shooters at the time, and remains valued by collectors today.
This Pre-War Winchester Model 62 Pump Action Rifle was made in 1939 and is in Fine Condition. It features a 23” barrel, 80% of its original blued finish, a Marble’s peep sight mounted on the top tang, elegant two-piece walnut stocks with a round-bottom “corn cob” 10-groove slide handle, straight grip and comb, and a checkered “WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO.” composition buttplate, crisp markings, sound mechanics, and a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion. There are two small cracks in the stock on the bottom of the wrist at the end of the bottom tang. This rifle should be of interest to Winchester collectors, or anyone wanting a nice, light rifle for plinking and small game hunting. The ability of this rifle to feed and chamber .22 Short will be of interest to those living in semi-rural areas who don’t want to upset their neighbors with the sharp crack of .22 Long Rifle.
Wartime Winchester Model 62A .22 Short, Long Rifle S/L/LR Pump Action Rifle, 1941 C&R
Lot #45 (Sale Order 45 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 62A
Serial Number: 134101
Year of Manufacture: 1941
Caliber: .22 Short, Long or Long Rifle
Action Type: Pump Action with Three Quarters Length Tubular Magazine and Takedown Receiver
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “MADE IN U.S.A. WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / -NEW HAVEN, CONN.-”, “-MODEL 62A / .22 S. L. OR L.R.”, and “-WINCHESTER- / -TRADE MARK-”. The bottom of the receiver and the bottom tang are marked with the serial number “134101”. There are ovalled “WP” proof marks at the top rear of the barrel and the top of the receiver’s chamber ring.
Barrel Length: 23” Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a steel bead dovetailed into the top of the barrel. The rear sight is a flat topped “V”-notched elevator sight dovetailed into the top of the barrel.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece walnut with a round-bottom 17-groove slide handle, straight grip, straight comb, and a checkered “WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO.” black hard rubber buttplate. The wrist shows beautiful checkering that was applied after it left the factory, and a lacquered finish has been applied to the stocks. The LOP measures 13 1/4” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate shows light wear at the heel and toe, and light wear in the checkering. There is no notable wear or compressions on the stocks. Overall, the stocks rate in about Excellent Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 90% of its metal finish. It shows light handling marks, and operational wear on the slide arm, top of the receiver, magazine tube, and lower flanks of the barrel. The screw head slots show minimal tooling marks, and remain in excellent shape. The markings on this rifle are notably crisp and clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Excellent Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly and smoothly, and locks up solidly. The hammer has a quarter-cock safety position. We did not fire this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: Winchester was the first American company to offer a practical .22 pump-action rifle, the Model 1890. Designed by gunmaking genius John Moses Browning, the Model 1890 was patterned after Winchester's iconic lever-actions with a tubular magazine under the barrel, an exposed hammer, and top ejection. It was an instant success and set the standard for all .22 repeaters that followed, including Winchester's Model 1906 and Model 62. The Model 62 was produced from 1932-1958 with about 310,000 manufactured in total, and featured flat-sided receivers, round barrels, and outstanding wood to metal fit. The craftsmanship that went into those rifles was appreciated by shooters at the time, and remains valued by collectors today. A name change, from the Model 62 to the Model 62A, occurred in the middle of 1940 when Winchester changed the breech bolt mechanism. Production ceased after 1943, and was not resumed until the post-war period, making any wartime Model 62As fairly scarce today.
This Wartime Winchester Model 62A Pump Action Rifle was made in 1941 and is in Excellent Condition. It features a 23” barrel, 90% of its lustrous, original blued finish, elegant two-piece walnut stocks with a flat-bottom 17-groove slide handle, straight grip and comb, and a checkered “WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO.” black hard rubber buttplate, crisp markings, and a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion. The wrist of the stock shows beautiful checkering that was applied after it left the factory, and a lacquered finish has been applied to the stocks. This rifle should be of interest to Winchester collectors, or anyone wanting a nice, light rifle for plinking and small game hunting. The ability of this rifle to feed and chamber .22 Short will be of interest to those living in semi-rural areas who don’t want to upset their neighbors with the sharp crack of .22 Long Rifle.
Pre-64 Winchester Model 62A .22 Short, Long Rifle S/L/LR 23" Pump Action Rifle, 1951 C&R
Lot #46 (Sale Order 46 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 62A
Serial Number: 299652
Year of Manufacture: 1951
Caliber: .22 Short, Long or Long Rifle
Action Type: Pump Action with Three Quarters Length Tubular Magazine and Takedown Receiver
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “MADE IN NEW HAVEN, CONN. / -U.S. OF AMERICA-”, “-WINCHESTER- / -TRADE MARK-”, and “MODEL 62A- / 22 S.L. OR L.R.-”. The top of the receiver and top rear of the barrel are marked with ovalled “WP” proofs. The bottom of the receiver and bottom tang are marked with the serial number “299652”.
Barrel Length: 23” Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade, integral to a base that is dovetailed onto the barrel. The rear sight is a “U”-notched slide-step elevator that is dovetailed onto the barrel. The front sight bead has been slightly damaged.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece walnut with a flat-bottom 17-groove slide handle, straight grip, straight comb, and a checkered “WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO.” black plastic shotgun-style buttplate. There is a notable ding on the left rear of the slide handle. There are no chips or cracks. There are a few light compressions and minor nicks. The LOP measures 13 1/4” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate has a few areas of compression to the checkers, and scuffs in the details of the embossed logo. Overall, the stocks rate in about Excellent Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 90% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows scattered light handling marks and scuffs on the surfaces, with some expected operational wear on the slide arm, top of the receiver, magazine tube, and lower flanks of the barrel. There is slight oxidation on the tangs. There is thinning on the leading edges. The screw head slots display only a small amount of tooling and are highly serviceable. The markings are crisp and clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Excellent Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. This rifle takes down into two halves in seconds for easy storage and maintenance. The slide arm has minimal play, the action is smooth, and the trigger pull is crisp. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: Winchester was the first American company to offer a practical .22 pump-action rifle, the Model 1890. Designed by gunmaking genius John Moses Browning, the Model 1890 was patterned after Winchester's iconic lever-actions with a tubular magazine under the barrel, an exposed hammer, and top ejection. It was an instant success and set the standard for all .22 repeaters that followed, including Winchester's Model 1906 and Model 62. The Model 62 was produced from 1932-1958 with about 310,000 manufactured in total, and featured flat-sided receivers, round barrels, and outstanding wood to metal fit. The craftsmanship that went into those rifles was appreciated by shooters at the time, and remains valued by collectors today. A name change, from the Model 62 to the Model 62A, occurred in the middle of 1940 when Winchester changed the breech bolt mechanism.
This Post-War Winchester Model 62A Pump Action Rifle was made in 1951 and is in Excellent Condition. It features a 23” barrel, 90% of its lustrous, original blued finish, elegant two-piece walnut stocks with a flat-bottom 17-groove slide handle, straight grip and comb, and a checkered “WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO.” black plastic shotgun-style buttplate, crisp markings, smooth mechanics, and a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion. The front sight bead has been slightly damaged, and there is a notable ding on the left rear of the slide handle. This rifle should appeal to Winchester collectors, or anyone wanting a nice, light rifle for plinking and small game hunting. The ability of this rifle to feed and chamber .22 Short will be of interest to those living in semi-rural areas who don’t want to upset their neighbors with the sharp crack of .22 Long Rifle.
German Army M-1935 Dress Dagger & Scabbard WW2 Heer Officer Carl Eickhorn
Lot #47 (Sale Order 47 of 674)
The world had never seen an army like the German army of WW2; as Winston Churchill once said, "If it is to live in peace, it must never see another". At its apogee, Germany's conquests extended from the French channel ports in the West to Stalingrad in the East. Heer officers of WW2 carried the M-1935 dress dagger as a mark of rank and status. These daggers were produced by some of Germany's finest cutlers, and were prized war souvenirs among US Army troops in the ETO. This German Army WW2 Heer Officer Carl Eickhorn M-1935 Dress Dagger is in Good Condition, with some light scratching, scabbard wear, and small spots of pitting/patina at each side of the blade, moderate loosening to the blade, guard, and pommel system, some loosening to the ferrule and handle system, some light tarnishing to the guard, ferrule, and pommel, two small chips in the upper left side of the handle, two small spots of darkening at the lower left side of the handle, and with some light overall age wear evident. Otherwise, the dagger is in fine shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it features a bright 10" double edge dagger spearpoint blade with a pronounced central spine and a great amount of the original, elegant cross-graining, sports the classic spread wing eagle Heer guard, acorn decorated ferrule, and matching acorn decorated pommel, and boasts a gorgeous, mellow yellowish orange swirl ridged "trylon" (hard plastic) grip. It's etched at the reverse ricasso in inverted fashion with the iconic “squirrel” logo of its maker, the famous “ORIGINAL / Eickhorn / SOLINGEN”, carries the original brown leather "bumper pad" at the blade/guard join, and is complete with the original German Army WW2 Heer Officer M-1935 Dress Scabbard in Very Good Condition, with some denting/flattening to the middle back body, some light finish abrading and tarnishing down the sides, and with some light overall age wear evident. Otherwise, the scabbard is in fine shape, with absolutely no cracking or other damage to the tough steel construction. Most interestingly, it bears a good amount of the original darkened background and silver plating throughout, exhibits a pebbled body, the original screwed-in throat piece, and both of the original acorn embossed mounted steel hanging rings at the upper left side, and the set is a fine example of a rare, original German Army WW2 Heer Officer Carl Eickhorn M-1935 Dress Dagger.
German Army M-1935 Dress Dagger & Scabbard WW2 Heer Officer WKC
Lot #48 (Sale Order 48 of 674)
The world had never seen an army like the German army of WW2; as Winston Churchill once said, "If it is to live in peace, it must never see another". At its apogee, Germany's conquests extended from the French channel ports in the West to Stalingrad in the East. Heer officers of WW2 carried the M-1935 dress dagger as a mark of rank and status. These daggers were produced by some of Germany's finest cutlers, and were prized war souvenirs among US Army troops in the ETO. This German Army WW2 Heer Officer WKC M-1935 Dress Dagger is in Very Good Condition, with some light scattered scratching, scabbard wear, and small spots of pitting/patina at each side of the blade, some scattered tarnishing to the guard, ferrule, and pommel, with most of the silver plating on those pieces having worn away, a bit of up and down loosening to the guard, a tad bit of side to side loosening to the pommel, remaining somewhat difficult to draw from and insert into the scabbard, and with some light overall age wear evident. Otherwise, the dagger is in fine shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it features a gleaming bright 10" double edge dagger spearpoint blade with a pronounced central spine and a tremendous amount of the original, elegant cross-graining, sports the classic spread wing eagle Heer guard, acorn decorated ferrule, and matching acorn decorated pommel, and boasts a gorgeous, mellow reddish orange swirl ridged "trylon" (hard plastic) grip. It's etched at the reverse ricasso with its maker, the famous "WKC / SOLINGEN" (Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Company), below their classic "knight's head" logo, carries the original brown leather "bumper pad" at the blade/guard join, and is complete with the original German Army WW2 Heer Officer M-1935 Dress Scabbard in Very Good Condition, with some tarnishing down the sides, and with some scattered dark patina and age wear evident. Otherwise, the scabbard is in fine shape, with absolutely no dents, cracking, or other damage to the tough steel construction. Most interestingly, it bears a good amount of the original silver plating throughout, exhibits a pebbled body, the original screwed-in throat piece, and both of the original acorn embossed mounted steel hanging rings at the upper left side, and the set is a fine example of a rare, original German Army WW2 Heer Officer WKC M-1935 Dress Dagger.
German EM Hewer Dagger WW2 Deutsche Rotes Kreuz DRK Red Cross, Sheath, & Frog
Lot #49 (Sale Order 49 of 674)
The German Red Cross (Deutsches Rotes Kreuz, DRK) was organized by the NSDAP in 1938. They worked closely with the local populace to handle air raids and gas attacks, and coordinated first aid efforts with police and fire brigades. As with most German organizations during WW2, they were paramilitary in nature, and DRK enlisted men wore military style uniforms and carried impressive "hewers" as a mark of rank and status. The hewer was more than just ceremonial, it had a practical purpose for preparing splints, casts, bandages, and litters. It featured a cutting edge, a heavy sawback spine, and a blunt tip to adhere to the Geneva Convention, which outlawed medical staff from carrying combat weapons. The DRK EM hewer ceased being made in 1940, and its impressive size and overt Germanic design made it a favorite war souvenir among US Army troops in the ETO. This German WW2 Deutsche Rotes Kreuz DRK Red Cross EM Hewer Dagger is in Very Good Condition, with some light sharpening to the blade edge, a few very small nicks in the lower blade edge, some light scratching, scabbard wear, and spot patina at each side of the blade, some light patina to the guard, some light scratching to the left handle scale, three small nicks in the back right edge of the handle tang, some scattered edge nicking and spot patina to the pommel, and with some light overall age wear evident. Otherwise, the dagger is in fine shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it features a bright 10 3/8" square tipped fullered blade with a heavy sawback spine, sports the classic spread wing eagle and red cross insignia embossed in a roundel at the elegantly figured guard, and is simply stamped "GES. / GESCHUTZT" at the ricasso, which translates to a patented item. The maker's mark on these daggers is usually found on the tang under the handle scales; we have not removed the scales to look for that stamp, and it may or may not have an additional maker's mark. The dagger boasts the original black plastic handle scales secured by two metal screws, with the left scale being smooth and the right scale being checkered, carries an elegant nickel plated metal full guard, tang, and flared pommel, and exhibits the original "pebbled" brown leather "bumper pad" at the blade/guard join. It's complete with the original German WW2 DRK Red Cross EM Hewer Scabbard in Very Good Condition, with some drying, stiffening, crazing, and spot scuffing to the leather frog, some crazing and scattered scratching to the black painted body, some light spot patina to the metal throat, some scattered dark patina to the metal end tip, and with some scattered age wear evident. Otherwise, the scabbard is in fine shape, with absolutely no dents, cracking, or other damage. Most interestingly, it retains approximately 90% of the original black painted finish on the body, bears the original screwed-in nickel plated metal throat piece and end tip, and mounts the original black leather frog at top, with the letter “B” stamped in inverted fashion at its upper back. The set is a fine example of a rare, original German WW2 Deutsche Rotes Kreuz DRK Red Cross EM Hewer Dagger.
German WW2 Gravity Knife Fallschirmjager Paratrooper Airborne Paul Weyersberg
Lot #50 (Sale Order 50 of 674)
The elite German paratroopers, known as Fallschirmjagers, shocked the world in 1940 with their success in Norway, and then overwhelmed Belgian and Dutch resistance in a series of swift blitzkrieg air assaults. During WW2, the German Luftwaffe built up a division-sized unit of three Fallschirmjager regiments who went on to fight in Crete, Italy, and Normandy. On D-Day, the German 6th Fallschirmjager Regiment met the US 101st Airborne Division in the field at Normandy in a titanic “paratrooper vs. paratrooper” clash, and the “Lions of Carentan” of FJR 6 gave as good as they got before withdrawing after a few days of intense close quarters combat. The parachute harness used by Fallschirmjagers in WW2 was different from Allied models, forcing German paratroopers to throw themselves forward out of the plane. They were in a face-down position when the chute opened, and landing on knees and elbows reduced the amount of equipment a trooper could carry. As a result, they jumped with only a pistol, knife, and compass. German heavyweight boxing champion Max Schmeling, who was 1-1 against Joe Louis with a TKO victory in the 1930s, served as a Fallschirmjager during the war. This German WW2 Fallschirmjager Paratrooper Airborne Paul Weyersberg Gravity Knife is in Good Condition, with moderate side to side loosening to the blade when in the open and locked position, some front to back loosening to the blade when in the same position, some sharpening to the blade edge, some light chipping to the lower blade edge, some chipping to the middle left blade spine, some cleaning, scratching, pitting, and spot patina at each side of the blade, some scattered nicking, scratching, and spot darkening to the handles scales, and with some scattered age wear evident. Otherwise, the knife is in fine shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it features a 4” bright drop point gravity blade that still shows some of the original cross-graining, sports the original, elegant walnut handle scales secured by 4 metal pins, and is etched at the ricasso with the logo of its maker, the famous “PAUL WEYERSBERG & Co / SOLINGEN”, along with “ROSTFREI” (meaning stainless). It boasts a fully functional thumb lever opening, locking, and closing mechanism, with the thumb lever and its base both being marked with the numbers “57” (denoting matching hand fit parts), exhibits the original folding secondary spike blade along the front tang, which still closes with a great “snap” and shows an “eagle 5” proof mark at its base, and is complete with the original steel hanging bale riveted at bottom. A fine example of a very rare, original German WW2 Fallschirmjager Paratrooper Airborne Paul Weyersberg Gravity Knife. No case included.
German WW2 Hitler Youth Knife HJ Hitler-Jugend C.D. Schaaff RZM M7/56 1939
Lot #51 (Sale Order 51 of 674)
The Hitler Youth was established in 1933, replacing the traditional German Boy Scouts, with the intention of indoctrinating German boys with the principles of the Nazi party. It also was meant to prepare those boys for military service; they were schooled in hiking, camping, woodcraft, rifle handling, marksmanship, athletics, camaraderie, and competition, all with a backdrop of strict military discipline. The goal was to create obedient, self-sacrificing, combat ready Germans who wouldn't hesitate to die for Führer and Fatherland. For general use in the field, members of the Hitler-Jugend were issued well made "Hitler Youth" knives for cutting wood, knife throwing, and all of the other creative ways boys could think of to use knives. There are many period photographs of boys in the HJ using their Hitler Youth knives for throwing into trees in obvious competition with one another. This German WW2 HJ Hitler-Jugend C.D. Schaaff RZM M7/56 1939 Hitler Youth Knife is in Very Good Condition, with a bit of rounding to the blade tip, some light sharpening to the blade edge, some cleaning, scratching, scabbard wear, pitting, and patina at each side of the blade, some scattered finish abrading and patina to the guard, tang, and pommel, some loosening to the Hitler Youth insignia within its setting in the middle right handle scale, as is commonly encountered on these knives, and with some scattered age wear evident. Otherwise, the knife is in fine shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it features a bright 5 1/2" drop point blade, sports the classic red and white Hitler Youth enamel diamond insignia inset at the middle right handle scale, and is stamped with the familiar "RZM" circular mark along the middle left side of the blade, next to the maker's code "M7/56", denoting manufacture by C.D. Schaaff of Solingen, Germany, and the date, "1939". It boasts the original, crisply checkered black plastic handle scales secured by two domed metal rivets, carries the original downward swept nickel plated metal half quillon, matching nickel plated metal pommel, and the original black leather "bumper pad" at the blade/guard join, and is complete with the original German WW2 HJ Hitler-Jugend Hitler Youth Scabbard in Very Good Condition, with the right end of the handle retention strap having torn away long ago, removing the “male” portion of the snap and rendering the system non-functional, and with moderate drying and surface cracking to the handle retention strap and belt hanger, a sizable area of finish abrading at the lower right back body, some scattered scratching, finish abrading, and spot patina to the rest of the body, and with some scattered age wear evident. Otherwise, the scabbard is in fine shape, with absolutely no dents, cracking, or other damage to the tough steel construction. Most interestingly, it retains approximately 75% of the original black painted finish on the body, bears the original black leather belt hanger and most of the original black leather handle retention strap, and the set is a fine example of a rare, original German WW2 HJ Hitler-Jugend C.D. Schaaff RZM M7/56 1939 Hitler Youth Knife.
German WW2 Hitler Youth Knife & Sheath HJ Hitler-Jugend Lauterjung Pre-RZM "Blut und Ehre!" Etched
Lot #52 (Sale Order 52 of 674)
The Hitler Youth was established in 1933, replacing the traditional German Boy Scouts, with the intention of indoctrinating German boys with the principles of the Nazi party. It also was meant to prepare those boys for military service; they were schooled in hiking, camping, woodcraft, rifle handling, marksmanship, athletics, camaraderie, and competition, all with a backdrop of strict military discipline. The goal was to create obedient, self-sacrificing, combat ready Germans who wouldn't hesitate to die for Führer and Fatherland. For general use in the field, members of the Hitler-Jugend were issued well made "Hitler Youth" knives for cutting wood, knife throwing, and all of the other creative ways boys could think of to use knives. There are many period photographs of boys in the HJ using their Hitler Youth knives for throwing into trees in obvious competition with one another. Early examples carried the expectedly strident Hitler Youth motto "Blut und Ehre!" (Blood and Honor) etched along the right side of the blade. An RZM mark was added to the maker’s mark in 1936, and the etched motto was dropped in 1938, meaning any pre-RZM etched motto examples were only made from 1933-35. This German WW2 HJ Hitler-Jugend H&F Lauterjung Pre-RZM “Blut und Ehre!” Etched Motto Hitler Youth Knife is in Very Good Condition, with a bit of rounding to the blade tip, some light sharpening and slight nicking to the blade edge, some grinding along the left side of the blade edge, some scabbard wear at each side of the blade, some light verdigris to the handle scale rivets, some light loosening to the Hitler Youth insignia within its setting in the middle right handle scale, as is commonly encountered on these knives, some light spot scuffing to the swastika design within that insignia, and with some scattered age wear evident. Otherwise, the knife is in fine shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it features a bright 5 3/8" drop point blade etched with the Hitler Youth motto "Blut und Ehre!" along the right side, which remains highly legible, sports the classic red and white Hitler Youth enamel diamond insignia inset at the middle right handle scale, and is stamped along the middle left side of the blade with its maker, “H&F. LAUTERJUNG / W. / SOLINGEN”, above “GES. GESCHUTZ”. The lack of an RZM mark and presence of the etched motto denotes manufacture from 1933-35. It boasts the original, crisply checkered black plastic handle scales secured by two domed metal rivets, carries the original downward swept nickel plated metal half quillon, matching nickel plated metal pommel, and the original brown leather "bumper pad" at the blade/guard join, and is complete with the original German WW2 HJ Hitler-Jugend Hitler Youth Scabbard in Good Condition, having lost much of the “grip” from the throat, meaning the knife will slide right out if held by the tip of the scabbard with the handle pointed toward the ground, missing the handle retention strap and the metal rivet that secured it from the upper belt hanger, a complete tear to the middle back belt hanger, rendering it non-functional, some scattered drying, scuffing, and surface tearing to the rest of the belt hanger, a few very small spot dents at the upper right front body, some light scratching, finish abrading, and spot patina to the body, and with some scattered age wear evident. Otherwise, the scabbard is in fine shape, with absolutely no cracking or other damage to the tough steel construction. Most interestingly, it retains approximately 85% of the original black painted finish on the body, bears the original (though non-functional) black leather belt hanger, and the set is a fine example of a very rare, original German WW2 HJ Hitler-Jugend H&F Lauterjung Pre-RZM “Blut und Ehre!” Etched Motto Hitler Youth Knife.
German WW2 Luftwaffe Officer 1st Model Dress Dagger & Scabbard W/ Hanger
Lot #53 (Sale Order 53 of 674)
In 1935, Hitler abrogated the Treaty of Versailles, and revealed the newly formed German Wehrmacht. This included the Luftwaffe, the German Air Force, which had surreptitiously been rebuilt with new gliders, bombers, and fighters, as well as a cadre of young officers. The Luftwaffe cut its teeth in the Spanish Civil War, wreaking havoc against cities such as Guernica in 1937, and infamously laid waste to London during the “Blitz” from September 1940-May 1941. Beginning in 1935, Luftwaffe officers wore the distinctive 1st model dress dagger, distinguished by the “pinwheel” style swastika at the guard and pommel. These 1st model daggers were quickly replaced by a smaller, Army style design in 1937, making any surviving examples scarce today. This German WW2 Luftwaffe Officer 1st Model Dress Dagger is in Very Good Condition, with a bit of rounding to the blade tip, some light sharpening and slight nicking to the blade edges, some light scratching, scabbard wear, and small spots of pitting/patina at each side of the blade, all of the gold finish having worn away from the swastikas at the guard and pommel, some scattered tarnishing to the guard and pommel, some scattered small surface tears around the upper and lower handle, and with some scattered age wear evident. Otherwise, the dagger is in fine shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it features a bright 12" double edge dagger spearpoint blade with a pronounced central spine and a good amount of the original, elegant cross-graining, sports the classic “pinwheel” swastika insignia crafted in the wide flaring metal guard and disc shaped metal pommel, and is unmarked as to its maker, as were many of these wartime daggers. It boasts the traditional dark blue leather over wood “cigar” shaped grip with all of the original “triple” wire wrapping, with the outer rows being brass, and the middle rows being elegantly “twisted” metal, retains the original, matching dark blue leather “bumper” pad at the blade/guard join, and is complete with the original German WW2 Luftwaffe Officer 1st Model Dress Scabbard in Very Good Condition, with some scuffing and surface tearing to the lower left side of the leather covered body, some scattered drying to the leather covered body, most of the darkened finish having worn away from the metal throat, some of the darkened finish having worn away from the metal mount on the middle body, and with some scattered age wear evident. Otherwise, the scabbard is in fine shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it bears the classic dark blue leather covering on the steel body, carries the original metal throat piece with left side hanging ring, central fitting with left side hanging ring, and “ball” end tip, and exhibits the original circular looped metal “chain” hanger with a fully functional “GES. GESCH.” and “OLC” in a diamond stamped metal snap clip. The set is a fine example of a very rare, original German WW2 Luftwaffe Officer 1st Model Dress Dagger.
German WW2 Luftwaffe Officer Alcoso 2nd Model Dress Dagger & Scabbard
Lot #54 (Sale Order 54 of 674)
In 1935, Hitler abrogated the Treaty of Versailles, and revealed the newly formed German Wehrmacht. This included the Luftwaffe, the German Air Force, which had surreptitiously been rebuilt with new gliders, bombers, and fighters, as well as a cadre of young officers. The Luftwaffe cut its teeth in the Spanish Civil War, wreaking havoc against cities such as Guernica in 1937, and infamously laid waste to London during the “Blitz” from September 1940-May 1941. In 1937, the Luftwaffe introduced the 2nd model dress dagger for officers, which was a smaller design more in the Army style than the 1st model. It was produced by some of Germany’s finest cutlers. This German WW2 Luftwaffe Officer Alcoso 2nd Model Dress Dagger is in Good Condition, with the blade, ferrule, handle, and pommel system remaining somewhat askew from the guard, some light nicking to the blade tip, some sharpening to the blade edges, moderate cleaning, scratching, and pitting at each side of the blade, moderate cleaning to the guard and pommel, which has removed most of the darkened finish, a very small chip in the upper spine of the handle, some scattered spot darkening to the handle, remaining difficult to draw from and insert into the scabbard, and with some overall age wear evident. Otherwise, the dagger is in fine shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it features a bright 10" double edge dagger spearpoint blade with a pronounced central spine, sports the classic spread wing eagle Luftwaffe guard, oak leaves and acorns decorated ferrule, and matching oak leaves and acorns decorated pommel, the last in a “globe” like shape with a swastika molded into each middle side, and boasts an elegant dark yellowish orange swirl ridged “trylon” (hard plastic) grip with “twisted” brass wire wrapping. It's etched at the ricasso with the familiar “balance scale” logo of its maker, the famous “ALCOSO / SOLINGEN”, carries the original dark brown leather "bumper pad" at the blade/guard join, and is complete with the original German WW2 Luftwaffe Officer 2nd Model Dress Scabbard in Good Condition, with a bit of roughening around the end tip, a few chips in the lower left side, some scattered patina throughout, and with some overall age wear evident. Otherwise, the scabbard is in fine shape, with absolutely no cracking or other damage to the tough darkened steel construction. Most interestingly, it bears the traditional oak leaves and acorns embellishments at the lower front and back body, denoting the 2nd Model Luftwaffe design, exhibits a pebbled body, the original screwed-in throat piece, and both of the original oak leaves embossed mounted steel hanging rings at the upper left side, and the set is a fine example of a rare, original German WW2 Luftwaffe Officer Alcoso 2nd Model Dress Dagger.
German WW2 2nd Model Dress Dagger & Scabbard Luftwaffe Officer Anton Wingen Jr.
Lot #55 (Sale Order 55 of 674)
In 1935, Hitler abrogated the Treaty of Versailles, and revealed the newly formed German Wehrmacht. This included the Luftwaffe, the German Air Force, which had surreptitiously been rebuilt with new gliders, bombers, and fighters, as well as a cadre of young officers. The Luftwaffe cut its teeth in the Spanish Civil War, wreaking havoc against cities such as Guernica in 1937, and infamously laid waste to London during the “Blitz” from September 1940-May 1941. In 1937, the Luftwaffe introduced the 2nd model dress dagger for officers, which was a smaller design more in the Army style than the 1st model. It was produced by some of Germany’s finest cutlers. This German WW2 Luftwaffe Officer Anton Wingen Jr. 2nd Model Dress Dagger is in Very Good Condition, with a bit of nicking to the blade tip, three chips in the upper top blade edge, some light sharpening to the blade edges, some light cleaning, scratching, scabbard wear, and small spots of pitting/patina at each side of the blade, some light loosening to the third from bottom wire handle wrapping, a small chip at each side of the lower handle, some light whitish patina at the left side of the pommel, and with some scattered age wear evident. Otherwise, the dagger is in fine shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it features a bright 10" double edge dagger spearpoint blade with a pronounced central spine, sports the classic spread wing eagle Luftwaffe guard, oak leaves and acorns decorated ferrule, and matching oak leaves and acorns decorated pommel, the last in a “globe” like shape with a swastika molded into each middle side, and boasts an elegant white swirl ridged celluloid grip with “twisted” brass wire wrapping. It's etched at the reverse ricasso with the logo of its maker, “A.W. JR / SOLINGEN” ( the famous Anton Wingen Junior), carries the original brown leather "bumper pad" at the blade/guard join, and is complete with the original German WW2 Luftwaffe Officer 2nd Model Dress Scabbard in Good Condition, with some roughening around the end tip, some cleaning, scratching, smoothing, pitting, and patina throughout, and with some overall age wear evident. Otherwise, the scabbard is in fine shape, with absolutely no dents, cracking, or other damage to the tough steel construction. Most interestingly, it bears the traditional oak leaves and acorns embellishments at the lower front and back body, denoting the 2nd Model Luftwaffe design, exhibits a pebbled body, the original screwed-in throat piece, and both of the original oak leaves embossed mounted steel hanging rings at the upper left side, and the set is a fine example of a rare, original German WW2 Luftwaffe Officer Anton Wingen Jr. 2nd Model Dress Dagger.
German WW2 Dagger & Sheath Reichsarbeitsdienst RAD Labor Service Carl Eickhorn Stag Handle EM Hewer
Lot #56 (Sale Order 56 of 674)
The German Labor Service (Reichsarbeitsdienst, RAD) was organized in 1934 to provide work for German men during the depths of the Great Depression. They worked strenuously on public projects across Germany, including building some 7,000 kilometers of the massive autobahn freeway system. Akin to the US Works Progress Administration in organization and purpose, the RAD differed from the WPA in one obvious aspect, that RAD laborers were expectedly imbued with the tenets of National Socialism. During the war, the RAD helped build the Atlantic Wall, manned anti-aircraft flak batteries, and later committed troops to combat. As with most German organizations during WW2, they were paramilitary in nature, and RAD enlisted men wore military style uniforms and carried impressive "hewers" as a mark of rank and status. The hewer was more than just ceremonial, it had a practical purpose for clearing brush and use as an ax. With its impressive size and overt Germanic design, the RAD EM hewer was a favorite war souvenir among US Army troops in the ETO. This German WW2 Reichsarbeitsdienst RAD Labor Service Carl Eickhorn Stag Handle EM Hewer Dagger is in Very Good Condition, with a sizable chip in the upper blade edge, some light sharpening and nicking to the blade edge, some light cleaning, scratching, scabbard wear, and pitting at each side of the blade, some light scattered scratching and pitting to the guard, bolster, tang, and pommel, some light stripping to the handle scale screw heads, the handle scales remaining a bit shy of the tang in spots, though they remain “tight as a drum”, and with some light overall age wear evident. Otherwise, the dagger is in fine shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it features a bright plated 9 5/8" clip point slightly upswept scimitar blade with a thin fuller running most of the length at each side, sports gorgeous genuine stag handle scales with deep, elegant, and dark natural stippling secured by two darkened brass screws, and is etched at the ricasso with the classic ca. 1941-45 “squirrel” logo of its maker, the famous “CARL EICKHORN / SOLINGEN”, along with “GES. GESCH.” above, and “RADJ” in a triangle even further above. The hewer carries the motto of the RAD, “Arbeit adelt” (translating to “Work Ennobles), etched in Gothic script along the lower right side of the blade, boasts a bright nickel plated steel full guard, bolster, tang, and “bird’s head” pommel, and exhibits the original owner’s initials, “J.W”, artfully engraved along the upper spine of the bolster. It’s complete with the original German WW2 RAD EM Hewer Metal Scabbard in Good Condition, with a small hairline crack in the bottom right side edge of the throat, some denting to the bottom end tip, moderate patina at the front and back body, some cleaning, scratching, and polishing to the throat and end tip, missing all of the side screws from the metal throat and end tip, and with some overall age wear evident. Otherwise, the scabbard is in fine shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it retains approximately 65% of the original glossy black painted finish on the body, bears the original bright nickel plated metal throat and end tip, with decorative intertwined lines embellishing each side of the throat, the traditional German RAD “swastika and shovel head” design embellishing each side of the end tip, and a line of rings embellishing both, and the set is a fine example of a rare, original German WW2 Reichsarbeitsdienst RAD Labor Service Carl Eickhorn Stag Handle EM Hewer Dagger.
German WW2 Long Dress Bayonet Rural Police Carl Eickhorn Stag Handle, Sheath, & Frog
Lot #57 (Sale Order 57 of 674)
The German Police, like many German organizations of WW2, were paramilitary in nature. Their duties mainly consisted of establishing security and maintaining order, and their purview extended from bustling cities to vast countryside in both Germany and occupied areas. They checked wehrpasses, soldbuchs, and individual civilian documents, verifying the identity of anyone traveling on German waterways, railways, highways, city streets, and country roads, and some German Field Police units were also deployed in combat. German policemen wore elegant long dress bayonets as a mark of rank and status, as well as a last line of personal defense. These featured elegant genuine stag handle scales badged with a small German Police insignia in inverted fashion at the right side, a beautiful “eagle head” embellished pommel, and an “oak leaves” embellished guard. Some were slotted with a mortise and “locking lug” attachment and could actually fit onto a rifle, while others were only meant to be worn as a side arm knife. These bayonets were highly prized war souvenirs among US Army troops in the ETO. This German WW2 Rural Police Carl Eickhorn Stag Handle Long Dress Bayonet is in Very Good Condition, with a spot of finish abrading at the left side of the blade tip, some scattered scratching, scabbard wear, and spot patina at each side of the blade, some flaking and whitish patina to the plated guard, tang, and pommel, and with some scattered age wear evident. Otherwise, the bayonet is in fine shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it features a bright chrome plated 13” spearpoint fullered blade, sports gorgeous genuine stag handle scales with elegant natural stippling secured by two nickel silver pins and with the classic small German Police insignia affixed in inverted fashion at the right side, and is stamped at the ricasso in inverted fashion with the iconic “squirrel” logo of its maker, the famous “ORIGINAL / Eickhorn / SOLINGEN”. It boasts the traditional bright nickel plated “eagle head” embellished pommel, “oak leaves” embellished quillon with downturned end, and slotted tang with a mortise and fully functional “locking lug” attachment at the pommel, carries the number “127” marked in inverted fashion at the left side of the guard, and is complete with the original German WW2 Rural Police Brown Leather Scabbard in Fair Condition, with heavy denting and bending to the middle body, another heavy dent in the lower body, some loosening, scratching, and spot patina to the end tip, moderate finish abrading and some patina to the “ball” portion of that end tip, moderate patina to the throat, moderate drying, stiffening, and rightward bending to the frog, a pair of slits having been cut into the middle front frog, a complete tear to the top end of that pair of slits, though the entire modification hardly remains notable, and with moderate overall age wear evident. Otherwise, the scabbard is in fair shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it bears the original, matching bright nickel plated throat and “ball” end tip, carries the original dark brown (almost black) leather belt frog at top, and the set is a fine example of a very rare, original German WW2 Rural Police Carl Eickhorn Stag Handle Long Dress Bayonet.
German WW2 Dress Dagger & Scabbard SA Early "Ground Röhm" Inscription
Lot #58 (Sale Order 58 of 674)
The “Sturmabteilung” (SA), formed in 1921, was the original paramilitary branch of the Nazi party. Composed of Great War veterans and Freikorps members, the “brown shirts” of the SA were the brawling party thugs of the Nazi Party, frequently clashing with Communists in the streets during those hectic days in post-war Weimar Germany. With the Nazis gaining power in 1933, a dress dagger heavily steeped in Ancient Roman design was introduced for SA members to wear with their iconic “brown shirt” uniform. The SA was a massive organization, with an eventual strength of close to 3 million men, and the demand for these daggers was equally intense. They were produced by 123 different makers, from larger factories to small, cottage-industry workshops. The SA dagger featured a brown hardwood grip with an enameled SA emblem and the German national eagle inset at the left side. The blade was etched on the left side with the motto of the SA, “Alles für Deutschland”, and early on, some of these daggers carried a presentation inscription by SA leader Ernst Röhm on the right side. They were only presented to SA members with uninterrupted service from December 31, 1931, or those who transferred to the SA from the Hitler Youth prior to 1932. After Röhm’s arrest and summary execution on the “Night of the Long Knives” on June 30, 1934, SA members were ordered to remove the Röhm dedication inscription from their daggers. These highly collectible daggers are known today as SA “Ground Röhm” daggers. This German WW2 SA Early “Ground Röhm” Inscription Dress Dagger is in Good Condition, with some loosening to the blade and handle system, some loosening to the guard, moderate loosening to the pommel, some light sharpening to the blade edges, some cleaning, scratching, pitting, and scabbard wear at each side of the blade, the Röhm inscription having been neatly ground away from the right side of the blade, some light hairline surface cracking along the top edge of the right side of the handle, a small chip in the lower left side of the handle, all of the enamel finish having chipped away from the SA roundel at the lower left side of the handle, and with some overall age wear evident. Otherwise, the dagger is in fine shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it features a bright 8 3/4” double edge dagger spearpoint blade with the classic SA motto “Alles für Deutschland” (translating to “All for Germany”) crisply etched along the left side, the Röhm inscription having been neatly ground away from the right side (the faint remnants of the bottom of a few characters remain visible), and the maker’s name at the reverse ricasso having been removed in the grinding process, suggesting the removal of the Röhm inscription was performed by an SA man himself rather than at a factory. It boasts the original, early nickel guard that’s marked “Sa” in inverted fashion at the right side, denoting issue in SA Group Sachsen, sports a mellow brown hardwood handle with the traditional German national eagle inset in inverted fashion at the middle left side and the familiar SA roundel inset in inverted fashion at the lower left side, and carries a matching, early nickel pommel and securing nut. It’s complete with the original German WW2 SA Early Brown Anodized Steel Scabbard in Good Condition, with moderate finish abrading, some pitting, and some patina to the body, heavy denting to the “ball” portion of the end tip, some light spot denting to the sides of the throat, some stripping to the screw heads of the throat and end tip, some light scratching to the metal throat and end tip, and with some overall age wear evident. Otherwise, the scabbard is in fine shape, with absolutely no cracking or other damage. Most interestingly, it retains approximately 25% of the original brown anodized finish on the body, exhibits the original nickel throat and end tip, the former bearing the original hanging ring at the upper left side, and the set is a fine example of a very rare, original German WW2 SA Early “Ground Röhm” Inscription Dress Dagger.
2x Modern Repro Soviet Russian WW2 Style Photopribor 91/30 Mosin Nagant PU Sniper Rifle Scopes
Lot #59 (Sale Order 59 of 674)
The Mosin Nagant bolt action rifle was developed by Russian firearms designers Sergei Mosin and Léon Nagant in 1891. The 91/30 model was introduced in 1930, and served as the standard infantry rifle for the Soviet Union during WW2 and beyond. The Mosin incorporated a 5-round internal magazine firing the powerful 7.62x54R cartridge, and “kicked like a mule”, though some of the recoil was absorbed by the Soviet “telogreika” padded winter jacket commonly worn. The Mosin was also notoriously stiff and difficult to disassemble, and that was likely intentional to avoid having rough-hewn peasant conscripts trying to take it apart unnecessarily in the field. The Mosin Nagant had a long service life, and was renowned for its durability and reliability. A special dedicated sniper version of the Mosin Nagant was created, characterized by its PU scope and "bent bolt" design, which allowed the user to operate the action without obstructing the scope. The most famous use of a Mosin Nagant sniper rifle during WW2 was undoubtedly by Vasily Zaitsev, the “young shepherd boy from the Urals” who became the hero of the Battle of Stalingrad (July 1942-February 1943). His sharpshooting exploits and “one on one” sniper duel against an opposing German crackshot in the ruins of that city on the banks of the Volga were immortalized in the book and movie “Enemy At The Gates”. Original PU sniper scopes remain difficult to acquire today, leading a Ukrainian firm called “Photopribor” based in Cherkasy to craft a run of faithful recreations from 2000-2010, and even those remain desirable today. This pair of Modern Repro Soviet Russian WW2 Style Photopribor 91/30 Mosin Nagant PU Sniper Rifle Scopes are in Excellent Condition, with some light spot patina to the body of scope serial number “1023495”, some spot patina to the body and mount of scope serial number “746242”, and with some light scattered wear evident. Otherwise, the scopes are in excellent shape, with absolutely no cracking or other damage to the tough blued steel construction. Most interestingly, they are MODERN REPRODUCTIONS made from ca. 2000-2010 by Ukrainian firm “Photopribor” of Cherkasy, sport crisp, clear optics with “German 3-post” reticles, and carry identical hammer, sickle, and star markings, above a crescent moon shape, “91/30”, and serial numbers “N4-746242” on one and “N4-1023495” on the other. The presence of the “N4” prefix in those markings, the high serial numbers, and the flat screws on the fully functional adjusting turrets distinguish the scopes as modern reproductions by the aforementioned maker. They feature the matching reproduction blued steel mounts, boast the matching reproduction leather lens covers, and are beautiful examples of Modern Repro Soviet Russian WW2 Style Photopribor 91/30 Mosin Nagant PU Sniper Rifle Scopes.
German WW2 Luftschutz Air Defense M-38 "Gladiator" Stahlhelm Steel Helmet
Lot #60 (Sale Order 60 of 674)
After the Nazis rose to power in 1933, Hermann Goring organized the Reichsluftshutzbund (or RLB) to train the German populace in civil defense. In 1938, the RLB was reorganized into the Luftschutz, which included anti-aircraft flak batteries, as well as units for firefighting, damage control, and rescuing air raid survivors. Luftschutz personnel were mostly at risk from falling masonry and shell splinters, and thus did not require the high level ballistic protection of first line M-35 combat helmets. They were issued the specially designed M-38 Luftschutz helmet, often referred to as the “Gladiator” helmet due to its resemblance to those worn by the combatants in the Colosseum of Ancient Rome. This German WW2 Luftschutz Air Defense M-38 “Gladiator” Stahlhelm Steel Helmet is in Very Good Condition, with some flaking and nicking to the middle of the decal at the front crown, which has removed the “S” in “LUFTSCHUTZ”, and with some notable patina at the back right crown, some scattered scratching and spot patina around the exterior, some scattered scuffing and dark soiling around the top edge of the liner, the left end of the chinstrap having completely torn away from its rivet at the inner left ear of the liner, some wrinkling and crazing to that chinstrap, some patina to the metal chinstrap buckle, and with some light overall age wear evident. Otherwise, the helmet is in fine shape, with absolutely no dents, cracking, or other damage to the tough steel construction, which retains approximately 90% of the crisp, original dark grayish blue smooth finish around the exterior and the inside. Most interestingly, it boasts the original “LUFTSCHUTZ” decal at the front crown, sports the classic M-38 “bead” around the lower crown, pair of “starburst” air vents at each side of the crown, and extended front and back brims, the last of which earned it the moniker “Gladiator” helmet, and features the original size “53” stamped light brown leather lappet liner with the original white cotton connecting lace still tied through the front “finger”. It bears the original black leather chinstrap with metal buckle, carries “R.L.2 39/25” stamped at the underside of the back brim, along with the following markings applied via decal, “Vertrieb genehmigt / gernab 8 Luftschutzgesetz / Kopfweite: 53 / Höchstpreis / RM. 8.50”, and is a fine example of a rare, original German WW2 Luftschutz Air Defense M-38 “Gladiator” Stahlhelm Steel Helmet.
German WW2 Waffen-SS Badged Muslim Volunteer Red Felt Dress Cap Fez
Lot #61 (Sale Order 61 of 674)
The Waffen-SS were the elite of the German Wehrmacht during WW2, with each man being chosen for his physical fitness, mental and physical toughness, fighting spirit, and ardent National Socialist ideals. As the legendary Dick Winters once said in an interview, those Waffen-SS were "some hard nosed soldiers". The Waffen-SS was usually deployed where the fighting was fiercest and the danger greatest, from Italy to Southern Russia, and from Normandy to Holland. After their stunning victories of 1940, German recruitment of foreign volunteers for the Waffen-SS began as Hitler struck east and attacked Russia in Operation Barbarossa in June 1941. A few years later, in 1943, the program was expanded, and a Waffen-SS detachment composed of Muslims from Bosnia, Croatia, and Herzegovina was formed in occupied Yugoslavia to combat Tito’s partisans. Through recruitment and conscription, the unit numbered 26,000 soldiers within a few months. The group was commanded by German or ethnic German officers, and the uniforms were designed to reflect the religion/ethnicity of the recruits. They wore felt caps unique to their detachment; a gray fez for combat areas, and a red fez for dress occasions. The fez was only issued to this Waffen-SS Muslim Volunteer unit, as its brimless design facilitated the Muslim requirement to touch one’s forehead to the ground during the 5 times daily prayer that Islam expects of its adherents. Most original, nearly unissued examples such as this were acquired by US Army troopers near Dachau at the end of the war. This German WW2 Waffen-SS Badged Muslim Volunteer Red Felt Dress Cap Fez is in Excellent Condition, with only some light scattered spot mothing and age wear evident. Most interestingly, it’s lightly stamped a Size “57” in white at the interior lower back crown, boasts the original, sinister Waffen-SS German national eagle and “death’s head” bevo woven insignia sewn at the front crown, and sports the original, matching red wool felt long tassel holder with black tassels at top (many of which are sewn down to the upper back right crown). It features the original sewn light brown leather sweatband, and is a beautiful example of a very rare, original German WW2 Waffen-SS Badged Muslim Volunteer Red Felt Dress Cap Fez.
German WW2 Technische Nothilfe TENO EM Carl Eickhorn Hewer Knife & Matching Numbers Sheath
Lot #62 (Sale Order 62 of 674)
The German Technische Nothilfe (better known as TENO) was organized in 1919 to protect technical infrastructure such as water works, power grids, and railroads from sabotage in the anarchy that prevailed in post-WW1 Weimar Germany. After Hitler gained power in the early 1930s, TENO’s role shifted to civil defense (air raid rescue, general disaster response, etc.), and later during the Second World War to securing vital industries once again, this time all across Occupied Europe. As with most German organizations during WW2, members of TENO were issued their own unique edged weapons. TENO enlisted men carried impressive "hewers" as a mark of rank and status. The TENO hewer was more than just ceremonial, it had a practical purpose as an ax or hacking knife with its heavy clip point bowie blade. The TENO hewer was introduced in 1938, with the entirety of production by Carl Eickhorn. With its impressive size and overt Germanic design, the TENO hewer was a highly prized war souvenir among US Army troops in the ETO. Relatively few were made, and even fewer survive today. This German WW2 Technische Nothilfe TENO EM Carl Eickhorn Hewer Knife is in Very Good Condition, with some sharpening to the blade edge, some scattered chipping to the upper blade edge, some cleaning, scratching, scabbard wear, pitting, and spot patina at each side of the blade, moderate drying and surface cracking to the leather “bumper pad” at the blade/guard join, some scattered flaking and tarnishing to the guard, tang, and pommel, a 1/4” hairline surface crack in the upper middle spine of the left handle scale, and with some scattered age wear evident. Otherwise, the knife is in fine shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it features a 9 3/4" bright fullered clip point bowie blade with a top false edge, sports the classic white celluloid handle scales secured by two metal screws, and is etched with the classic TENO pattern stylized spread wing eagle in inverted fashion at the obverse ricasso, flanked by “GES. GESCH.”, and above the iconic “squirrel” logo of its maker, the famous “ORIGINAL / Eickhorn / SOLINGEN”. The knife is etched with the serial number “5135” in inverted fashion at the reverse ricasso, boasts the matching TENO pattern stylized spread wing eagle molded into the right side of the silver plated guard, and exhibits a matching silver plated tang and pommel, the latter with the familiar TENO “wheel” emblem molded into the right side. It’s complete with the original German WW2 TENO EM Hewer Metal Scabbard in Very Good Condition, with some scattered finish abrading and spot patina to the body, and with some scattered scratching, spot patina, and age wear evident. Otherwise, the scabbard is in fine shape, with absolutely no dents, cracking, or other damage. Most interestingly, it retains approximately 90% of the original black painted finish on the body, carries a silver plated metal reinforced throat and end tip, the former of which is stamped with the matching serial number “5135” at the top front of the mouth, and bears the well known and correct “A” for Assmann maker’s mark on the steel belt clip hanger at the upper back. The set is a fine example of a very rare, original German WW2 Technische Nothilfe TENO EM Carl Eickhorn Hewer Knife.
German WW2 Reichspost Postal Protection Official Paul Weyersberg Leader's Dress Dagger & Sheath
Lot #63 (Sale Order 63 of 674)
The German Reichspost, like many German organizations of WW2, were paramilitary in nature. Their duties consisted of censoring and distributing mail within Germany and in annexed territories of the Third Reich. German Postal Leaders were issued a unique dress dagger as a mark of rank and status. Being that the organization was relatively small, and it was disbanded in 1945, any original examples of those daggers remain scarce and desirable today. This German WW2 Reichspost Postal Protection Official Paul Weyersberg Leader’s Dress Dagger is in Excellent Condition, with some light scratching and scabbard wear at each side of the blade, some light scratching and nicking to the guard, handle, and pommel, and with some light scattered age wear evident. Otherwise, the dagger is in excellent shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it features a gleaming bright 9 9/16” double edge dagger spearpoint blade with a pronounced central spine and a tremendous amount of the original cross-graining, sports the classic small Reichspost German national eagle based insignia affixed in inverted fashion at the middle left side of the handle, and is etched at the reverse ricasso with the classic “sword and wreath” logo of its maker, the famous “PAUL WEYERSBERG & Co / . SOLINGEN .”. It boasts a beautiful ebony hardwood handle, a unique “spread wing and eagle head” bright plated metal guard with a black enamel swastika on each side at middle, and a matching bright plated metal flat circular pommel, exhibits the original pebbled black leather “bumper” pad at the blade/guard join, and is stamped at the top of the guard with “DRP” (for Deutsche Reichs Post) and the issue number of the dagger, “1121”. It’s complete with the original German WW2 Reichspost Postal Protection Official Leader’s Steel Scabbard in Very Good Condition, missing the snap clip from the top of the hanger, missing the left side screw from the throat, and with some light loosening to that throat, some finish abrading and spot patina at the upper back body, some light scratching, finish abrading, and spot patina to the rest of the body, a very small spot dent in the bottom right end tip, some scratching to the metal throat, central fitting, and end tip, and with some scattered age wear evident. Otherwise, the scabbard is in fine shape, with absolutely no cracking or other damage. Most interestingly, it retains approximately 85% of the original glossy black painted finish on the body, carries the original bright plated metal throat, central fitting, end tip, and chain hanger, and the set is a fine example of a very rare, original German WW2 Reichspost Postal Protection Official Paul Weyersberg Leader’s Dress Dagger.
German WW2 SS Officer's Chained M-1936 Leader's Dress Dagger & Anodized Scabbard
Lot #64 (Sale Order 64 of 674)
The Schutzstaffel (SS) were the elite of the German Wehrmacht during WW2, with each man being chosen for his physical fitness, mental and physical toughness, fighting spirit, and ardent National Socialist ideals. As the legendary Dick Winters once said in an interview, those SS were "some hard nosed soldiers". The SS was usually deployed where the fighting was fiercest and the danger greatest, from Italy to Southern Russia, and from Normandy to Holland. With the Nazis gaining power in 1933, a dress dagger heavily steeped in Ancient Roman design was introduced for SS members to wear with their striking black dress uniform. Early on, members of the SS were awarded their daggers during a ceremony at the Feldherrnhalle Memorial in Munich. The annual ritual, charged with mysticism and meant to evoke the traditions of medieval Teutonic knights, was held on November 9, the date of Hitler’s unsuccessful “Beer Hall Putsch” of 1923. Both SS officers and enlisted men wore the identical dagger until 1936. After that time, only enlisted men wore the M-1933 dagger, while officers and NCOs who had served 1933 and prior would receive the new "Chained" version. It should be noted that as patterned, the M-1936 "Chained" SS daggers were completely devoid of maker and RZM markings. It solely carried the SS motto, “Meine Ehre heißt Treue” (translating to “My Honor Is Loyalty”), etched along the left side of the blade. It featured an ebony hardwood grip with an enameled SS emblem and the German national eagle inset at the left side. These SS M-1936 Chained Leader’s Daggers are the pinnacle of German WW2 edged weapon collecting. This German WW2 SS Officer’s Chained M-1936 Leader’s Dress Dagger is in Good Condition, with some loosening to the blade and guard system, moderate loosening to the handle and pommel system, some scattered scratching, pitting, and scabbard wear at each side of the blade, heavy scratching, surface chipping, and patina to the guard, some chipping to the wing tips of the eagle inset at the middle left side of the handle, some whitish/greenish soiling in the openings left by those missing wing tips as well as around the rest of the eagle, a small chip in the upper left enameling of the SS roundel at the lower left side of the handle, a small hairline surface crack below that roundel at the middle bottom edge of the left side of the handle, a chip in the top right edge of the right side of the handle, some scratching to the handle, some scratching, surface chipping, and spot patina to the pommel, and with some overall age wear evident. Otherwise, the dagger is in fine shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it features a bright 8 3/4” double edge dagger spearpoint blade with a pronounced central spine, a great amount of the original cross-graining, and the classic SS motto “Meine Ehre heißt Treue” (translating to “My Honor Is Loyalty”) crisply etched along the left side, sports the original ebony hardwood handle with the traditional German national eagle inset in inverted fashion at the middle left side and the familiar SS enameled roundel inset in inverted fashion at the lower left side, and is completely, correctly devoid of any maker or RZM markings, which is exactly as it should be for an SS M-1936 “Chained” Leader’s Dagger. It boasts the original bright nickel plated guard, pommel, and securing nut, and is complete with the original German WW2 SS Officer’s M-1936 Chained Leader’s Anodized Steel Scabbard in Very Good Condition, with some scattered scratching, finish abrading, pitting, and spot patina to the body, some scattered scratching, surface chipping, and spot patina to the metal throat and end tip, some light stripping to the screw head at the left side of the throat, and with some scattered age wear evident. Otherwise, the scabbard is in fine shape, with absolutely no dents, cracking, or other damage. Most interestingly, it bears the original, matching bright nickel plated throat and “ball” end tip, carries the correct, original “SS” rune and “skull” linked M-1936 chain hanger at the left side with elegant “burnishing” throughout, a fully functional “snap link” clink at top, and correct “SS” rune stamping on the back of one lower link, and the set is a fine example of an extremely rare, original German WW2 SS Officer’s Chained M-1936 Leader’s Dress Dagger.
Serial Number: The magazine floorplate, forend wedge, barrel, and barrel extension are marked with the serial number "36". The sideplate, trigger, takedown lever, grips, and rear toggle are marked with the serial number "16".
Year of Manufacture: The frame appears to have been made between 1906-1908. Assembly to its current configuration was likely performed between 1919-1921.
Caliber: .30 Luger (7.65×21mm Parabellum)
Action Type: Semi-Automatic Detachable Magazine-Fed Pistol Carbine with Thumb and Grip Safeties
Barrel Length: 12"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a white beaded blade dovetailed to a serrated, ramped base fixed to the barrel. The rear sight is a four-position "U"-notch which slides in a banded base fixed to the rear of the barrel. The sight arm is released with a button on the left of the base, allowing it to be slid to each position. There is no rear sight on the rear toggle link.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered walnut. A tang has been mounted to the front of the frame for the wedge- and screw-secured checkered walnut forend which has a schnabel tip. There is an included checkered walnut buttstock with period bracket and serrated black synthetic buttplate which can be mounted to the frame's stock lug (we have not tested the fit as the stock is not an original piece). There are sling swivels mounted in the belly and the bottom of the forend. The grips show minor handling wear with some spots of compressed checkers and a few light marks. The checkering is generally well defined. There are no chips or cracks. The forend has similar light wear. The buttstock has finish wear in the crowned "N" marked mounting bracket, but the wood has no notable wear or damage. Overall, the grips are in Very Good Plus Condition, the forend is in Very Good Condition, and the buttstock is in Fine to Excellent Condition as refinished and/or not original to the gun.
Type of Finish: Blue & Straw
Finish Originality: This pistol carbine was most likely re-worked in the post-WW1 era, see Our Assessment. The MADE IN GERMANY export mark on the frame is marked through the finish.
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion in the bore, but there is a little stubborn fouling. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates about 9/10.
Overall Condition: This pistol carbine retains about 95% of its metal finish. The finish is generally strong throughout. There is some light operational wear and the barrel has light wear from the forend, mostly concealed while assembled. There are some scattered light nicks and scuffs. The screw heads range from sharp to lightly tool marked with strong slots. The markings are generally clear. Overall, this pistol carbine is in Very Good Plus Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this pistol carbine. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol carbine comes with a non-serialized stock assembly, a later-vintage wood presentation case, and a wood floorplate 8-round magazine.
Our Assessment: The Luger was sold to armies worldwide and on the commercial market for more than 40 years, with a large number of variations. In the second book of the three volume series "Pistole Parabellum" by Joachim Gortz and Geoffrey L. Sturgess, they describe what they referred to as "Some Bizarre Post-WWI Parabellums" with "non-suffixed serial numbers of one to four digits of various, sometimes bizarre, configurations". The book notes irregular application of proof marks and use of both military and commercial pre-war components. In the tumultuous times of post-WW1 Germany, it's understandable that even such a large firm as DWM would have some laxity, thus we believe these strange Lugers were a product of those circumstances.
This example fits that unique mold with its non-standard numbering, features, and proof marking locations. Most notably, the "MADE IN GERMANY" export marking was applied through the pistol's current finish, a strong argument that, despite its unique features, this is a genuine Luger Carbine from the post-war years.
This Luger Pistol Carbine was mostly likely assembled to its current configuration ca. 1919-1921, and is in Very Good Plus Condition. It has an odd mix of features including a grip safety, stock lug, bolt stop, coil mainspring, checkered round knobs, and a thumb-safety marking which either used to be a milled shadow of the lever or had a previous marking milled away when the gun was refit. We do believe the buttstock has been refinished or replaced, as it is not serial number marked, but it completes this
Year of Manufacture: Ca. 1900-1902, NFA Exempt With Stock
"Firearms removed from the provisions of the National Firearms Act and classified as curios or relics, still subject to the provisions of 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44, the Gun Control Act of 1968...Luger, DWM Pistol, Model 1900, 1902, or 1906, cal.’s 7.65 Luger or 9mm Parabellum, having the American Eagle chamber crest, and barrel lengths of either 4" or 4-3/4", with original detachable Ideal shoulder stocks and Ideal frame grips."
Caliber: .30 Luger (7.65×21mm Parabellum)
Action Type: Toggle Type Striker-Fired Semi-Auto, Removable Magazine
Barrel Length: 4 3/4”Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade dovetailed to a base at the muzzle. The rear sight is a "V"-notch integral to the rear toggle link.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece smooth walnut with metal backing plates cut for the Ideal Stock/Holster mounting bracket. The wood panels have some scattered nicks, scuffs, and scratches. The metal backing plates show wear and light oxidation. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in about Very Good Condition.
Type of Finish: Blued & Strawed Small Parts
Finish Originality: Original. Serial marked parts are matching, there is no serial marking on the bolt-stop, takedown lever, firing pin, or toggle pin.
Bore Condition: The bore is gray with well defined rifling. There is scattered light erosion and some pitting in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 6 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 70% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. The balance is mostly handling wear in the grip areas and holster wear on the right frame-rail. There is some other scattered wear, mostly on raised features. There are grind marks on the bottom of the takedown lever where a serial marking was likely removed. There is scattered minor surface oxidation and minor erosion. There are some light nicks and scratches. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The remaining markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in about Very Good Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this pistol. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with one wood floorplate magazine which has a non-matching serial marking and an Ideal Stock/Holster.
Our Assessment: Soon after the Luger was developed, a small batch of 1,000 was made for testing by the US Army as the Model 1900 “American Eagle”, chambered in .30 Luger with a 4 3/4” barrel. Another 5,000-7,000 “American Eagles” were made for commercial sale in the US. This Model 1900 “American Eagle” Luger Pistol was made between 1900-1902 and is in Very Good Condition. It’s one of those commercial pistols, chambered in .30 Luger and has correct markings for a Model 1900 “American Eagle”. All of the serial numbers on the pistol match, though the takedown lever's serial marking has been removed and the included magazine is non-matching.
The Model 1900 “American Eagle” has some distinctive features which will jump out to those familiar with the more prevalent P.08 Luger. The flat-top bolt, grip safety, and scalloped, clip-secured cocking knobs are the most obvious. With the grips removed, you can also see that the recoil spring is a leaf spring rather than the later coil spring. This gives the pistol a distinctive appearance even among other Lugers. This example also comes with a particularly scarce Ideal Stock/Holster.
Developed around 1901 by Ross Phillips in Los Angeles, the Ideal Holster is a fascinating design that pre-dates the addition of a stock lug to the Luger. The two-piece smooth walnut grips have metal backing plates cut for the stock mounting hooks. When the stock is extended, the bottom hooks rotate down slightly to lock into the grip cuts. The belt mount is similar to modern paddle-type holsters, but can be quickly removed and placed on either side of the holster. Phillips applied for a patent in 1901, granted in 1904, but observed examples are all marked "PATENTS / PENDING", indicating that production ceased prior to the patent being issued. The Ideal Holster is rare, and luckily has been determined NFA exempt when used with original Ideal grips, so it is still legal to use this as a stock! Any Model 1900 “American Eagle” Luger remains scarce today, and this one, with its Ideal Stock/Holster, is a rare and desirable piece that will add to even advanced Luger collections.
Action Type: Semi-Automatic Short-Recoil Pistol with an Internal Magazine fed by stripper clips.
Barrel Length: 5 1/4”
Sights/ Optics: The front sight is a fixed blade and the rear sight is a “V”-notch tangent leaf marked 50-1000 meters.
Stock Configuration & Condition/ Grip: The grips are two-piece serrated wood. The grips have minor wear with only a few small marks. The serrations are well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Fine-plus condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original. The numbered parts are matching.
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright. The rifling is infrequent minor erosion and a little stubborn fouling in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 8+ out of 10.
Overall Condition: The pistol retains about 95% of its current metal finish. Some areas of the finish have a slight plum hue, most notable under bright light. There are a few scattered minor nicks and thin scratches. The action shows light operational wear. The screw head is lightly tool marked with a strong slot. The markings are clear. Overall, the pistol is in about Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this pistol. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box Paperwork and Accessories: This pistol comes with a wood stock/holster with a leather cover and strap. The holster has cracks around the edges where the holster enters. We have not been able to thoroughly inspect the metal because of the leather cover which shows light wear.
Our Assessment: At the end of the 19th century semi-automatic handguns were being adopted by most major powers. Germany was at the forefront of this firearms revolution, a number of prominent designs coming from the relatively young nation. Among the most iconic was the Mauser Model 1896 (remembered as the C96 or "Broomhandle"). A number of variations of the design were produced by Mauser over a production cycle that would last over four decades; most featured a 10 round fixed internal magazine that was loaded with stripper clips. Most C96s were chambered for the 7.63x25mm cartridge and a number were later also chambered for 9mm Luger rounds. The gun saw extensive use during WWI, the Russian Revolution, various conflicts in early 20th Century China, and was still in service during WWII with the Wehrmacht to a much more limited degree. This particular specimen is a Model 1930 variant of the C96 chambered for 7.63mm Mauser rounds. The pistol is in outstanding condition for its age, retaining the great majority of its deep blue, fire-blued and bright finish. This is a beautifully constructed old pistol that should make a worthy addition to any historical firearms collection. Please see our photos and good luck!
Imperial German WW1 Experimental 11mm 20 Shot 12" Trench Warfare "Barricade Gun" Ca. 1914 C&R
Lot #68 (Sale Order 68 of 674)
Make: Unknown
Model: Barricade Gun
Serial Number: No Serial Number Visible (NSN)
Barrel Length: 12”
Caliber: 11mm (Proprietary Round)
Capacity: 20 Rounds
Mechanics: Revolver
Finish: None
Stock Configuration: Mounted on wooden display stand
Overall Condition: Relic Condition. The firearm is rusted throughout, and heavily pitted. Any markings have been worn away by time and age. The cylinder spins freely, and the hammer operates effectively. Top break action for reloading operates smoothly. Trigger causes cylinder to rotate, and jams after significant use. Display mount is chipped in a few different places, including notably where the barrel rests.
Our Assessment: This revolver was meant to be mounted on the edge of a trench and used as a defensive emplacement. The user would burn through the revolver’s 20 round capacity by pulling its oversized trigger from a distance via a long rope or string. Barricade revolvers fell out of use due to their impracticality as opposed to the far more common machine gun. Barricade revolvers were experimented with by both sides, as both Belgian and German variants of the concept exist. The Belgian version was produced by Fabrique Nationale, and chambered in .455 Eley. This particular model is an Imperial German variant, and chambered in 11mm. The German production run of these firearms was short lived, with serial numbers ranging in the double digits. This example is mounted on a custom wooden display stand that leaves the trigger and action accessible, and is a rare relic of the Great War.
German WW2 Military Late War Spreewerke cyq P.38 9mm 5" Semi-Auto Pistol 1945 C&R
Lot #69 (Sale Order 69 of 674)
Make: Spreewerke
Model: P38 cyq Series, 1st Alphabet Run
Serial Number: 2562z
Year of Manufacture: February 1945
Caliber: 9mm Parabellum
Action Type: Single or Double Action Semi-Auto with Removable Magazine. This pistol has a de-cocker lever.
Barrel Length: 5”
Sights / Optics: The pistol is mounted with a flat topped “U”-notched rear sight dovetailed into the slide and a blade front sight dovetailed into a band on the front of the barrel.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are dark serrated Julius Posselt production panels. The grips have light handling wear with some light nicks, scuffs, and scratches. The serrations are well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Very Good Plus to Fine Condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original, the serialized parts are matching. There is no import mark.
Bore Condition: The bore is gray with well defined rifling. There is scattered light erosion and pitting in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 6 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 87% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. There is handling wear in the grip areas. There is some other more minor wear. There are scattered light nicks and small scratches. The action shows operational wear. The screw head is lightly tool marked with a strong slot. The markings are clear, some have been filled in white. Overall, this pistol is in Very Good Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this pistol. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with one period original German WW2 blued 8-round magazine marked “P.38v / U” at the lower left body, and with an eagle over “WaA135" waffenamt at the upper back spine, denoting manufacture by Mauser in ca. 1944.
Our Assessment: Walther's P38 occupies a significant place in history, as it was the first locked breech pistol to have a single action/double action trigger. After the outbreak of WW2, Walther could not keep pace with the production required, and manufacture finally began at Mauser and Spreewerke in 1942. During the war, the German code for Spreewerke appeared to change from cyq to cvq, and this has sparked much discussion as to whether there was actually a code change or if the stamp was just worn out, and the tail of the “y” no longer present.
This German WW2 Military Late War Spreewerke P-38 Pistol was made in February 1945 and is in Very Good Condition. It features a 5” barrel, 87% of its original blued finish, matching serialized parts, a wartime Mauser made blued 8-round mag, strong mechanics, a gray bore with well defined rifling (there’s scattered light erosion and pitting), and even the proper Julius Posselt production dark grips. This pistol shows some signs of the relaxed standards for both markings and polishing as the war progressed. By mid-1944, the walls were beginning to close in on the Third Reich, with the Americans and British fighting their way through Occupied Europe from the West, and the Red Army racing toward Berlin from the East. Some corners began to be cut in the production process of these P-38 pistols, with rougher finish and less care given to the depth or orientation of inspection marks. This is a neat find for the P38 collector, and would make a fine addition to any German WW2 small arms collection.
German WW2 Military Spreewerke cyq P.38 9mm 5" Semi-Auto Pistol 1944 C&R
Lot #70 (Sale Order 70 of 674)
Make: Spreewerke
Model: P38 cyq Series, 1st Alphabet Run
Serial Number: 5649s
Year of Manufacture: July 1944
Caliber: 9mm Parabellum
Action Type: Single or Double Action Semi-Auto with Removable Magazine. This pistol has a de-cocker lever.
Barrel Length: 5”
Sights / Optics: The pistol is mounted with a flat topped “U”-notched rear sight dovetailed into the slide and a blade front sight dovetailed into a band on the front of the barrel.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are brown serrated Julius Posselt production panels. The grips have light handling wear with scattered light nicks, scuffs, and scratches. The serrations are well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Very Good Condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original, the serialized parts are matching. There is no import mark.
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with sharp rifling. There is a spot of light erosion in the left of the bore about 1/2" from the muzzle, and some stubborn fouling. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 8 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 92% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. There is light handling wear in the grip areas. There is some other more minor wear. There are scattered light nicks, scuffs, and scratches. The action shows operational wear. The screw head is lightly tool marked with a strong slot. The markings are clear, some have been filled in white. Overall, this pistol is in Very Good Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this pistol. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with one period original German WW2 8-round magazine marked “P.38v / U” at the lower left body, and with an eagle over “WaA135" waffenamt at the middle back spine, denoting manufacture by Mauser in ca. 1944.
Our Assessment: Walther's P38 occupies a significant place in history, as it was the first locked breech pistol to have a single action/double action trigger. After the outbreak of WW2, Walther could not keep pace with the production required, and manufacture finally began at Mauser and Spreewerke in 1942. During the war, the German code for Spreewerke appeared to change from cyq to cvq, and this has sparked much discussion as to whether there was actually a code change or if the stamp was just worn out, and the tail of the “y” no longer present.
This German WW2 Military Spreewerke P-38 Pistol was made in July 1944 and is in Very Good Condition. It features a 5” barrel, 92% of its original blued finish, matching serialized parts, a wartime Mauser made 8-round mag, strong mechanics, a mostly bright bore with sharp rifling (there’s some stubborn fouling and one spot of light erosion), and even the proper Julius Posselt production brown grips. This pistol shows some signs of the relaxed standards for both markings and polishing as the war progressed. Notable are the asterisk "*" markings on the slide and barrel, indicating parts that failed initial inspection but were able to be corrected. By mid-1944, the walls were beginning to close in on the Third Reich, with the Americans and British fighting their way through Occupied Europe from the West, and the Red Army racing toward Berlin from the East. Some corners began to be cut in the production process of these P-38 pistols, with rougher finish and less care given to the depth or orientation of inspection marks. This is a neat find for the P38 collector, and would make a fine addition to any German WW2 small arms collection.
German WW2 Military Spreewerke cyq P.38 9mm 5" Semi-Auto Pistol 1944 C&R
Lot #71 (Sale Order 71 of 674)
Make: Spreewerke
Model: P38 cyq Series, 1st Alphabet Run
Serial Number: 6434p
Year of Manufacture: May 1944
Caliber: 9mm Parabellum
Action Type: Single or Double Action Semi-Auto with Removable Magazine. This pistol has a de-cocker lever.
Barrel Length: 5”
Sights / Optics: The pistol is mounted with a flat topped “U”-notched rear sight dovetailed into the slide and a blade front sight dovetailed into a band on the front of the barrel.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are dark serrated Julius Posselt production panels. The grips have light handling wear with some scattered light nicks and scratches. The serrations are well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Very Good Plus Condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original, the serialized parts are matching. There is no import mark.
Bore Condition: The bore is semi-bright with sharp rifling. There is scattered light erosion and some minor pitting in the bore. There are tool marks across the lands near the muzzle. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 6 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 87% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. The most notable finish wear is in the grip areas and at the muzzle. There is some other more minor wear. There are scattered light nicks, scuffs, and scratches. The action shows operational wear. The screw head is lightly tool marked with a strong slot. The markings are clear, some have been filled in white. Overall, this pistol is in Very Good Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this pistol. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with one period original German WW2 blued 8-round magazine marked with an eagle over “88" waffenamt at the lower back spine, denoting manufacture for Spreewerke.
Our Assessment: Walther's P38 occupies a significant place in history, as it was the first locked breech pistol to have a single action/double action trigger. After the outbreak of WW2, Walther could not keep pace with the production required, and manufacture finally began at Mauser and Spreewerke in 1942. During the war, the German code for Spreewerke appeared to change from cyq to cvq, and this has sparked much discussion as to whether there was actually a code change or if the stamp was just worn out, and the tail of the “y” no longer present.
This German WW2 Military Spreewerke P-38 Pistol was made in May 1944 and is in Very Good Condition. It features a 5” barrel, 87% of its original blued finish, matching serialized parts, a wartime Spreewerke blued 8-round mag, strong mechanics, a semi-bright bore with sharp rifling (there’s scattered light erosion and some minor pitting throughout, as well as tool marks across the lands near the muzzle), and even the proper Julius Posselt production dark grips. This pistol shows some signs of the relaxed standards for both markings and polishing as the war progressed. By mid-1944, the walls were beginning to close in on the Third Reich, with the Americans and British fighting their way through Occupied Europe from the West, and the Red Army racing toward Berlin from the East. Some corners began to be cut in the production process of these P-38 pistols, with rougher finish and less care given to the depth or orientation of inspection marks. This is a neat find for the P38 collector, and would make a fine addition to any German WW2 small arms collection.
German WW2 Military Spreewerke cyq P.38 9mm 5" Semi-Auto Pistol 1944 C&R
Lot #72 (Sale Order 72 of 674)
Make: Spreewerke
Model: P38 cyq Series, 1st Alphabet Run
Serial Number: 9845v
Year of Manufacture: October 1944
Caliber: 9mm Parabellum
Action Type: Single or Double Action Semi-Auto with Removable Magazine. This pistol has a de-cocker lever.
Barrel Length: 5”
Sights / Optics: The pistol is mounted with a flat topped “U”-notched rear sight dovetailed into the slide and a blade front sight dovetailed into a band on the front of the barrel.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are dark serrated Julius Posselt production panels. The grips have light handling wear with some light nicks, scuffs, and scratches. The serrations are well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Very Good Plus Condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original, the serialized parts are matching. There is no import mark.
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion in the bore, just a little stubborn fouling. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 9 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 92% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at some edges, mostly at leading edges. There is light handling wear in the grip areas and some of the frame's finish has a slight plum hue. There is some other more minor wear. There are some light nicks and small scratches. The action shows minor operational wear. The screw head is lightly tool marked with a strong slot. The markings are clear, some have been filled in white. Overall, this pistol is in Very Good Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this pistol. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with one period original German WW2 blued 8-round magazine marked “jvd” at the lower left body, denoting manufacture by Erste Nordböhmische Metallwarenfabrik in Czechoslovakia for Spreewerke.
Our Assessment: Walther's P38 occupies a significant place in history, as it was the first locked breech pistol to have a single action/double action trigger. After the outbreak of WW2, Walther could not keep pace with the production required, and manufacture finally began at Mauser and Spreewerke in 1942. During the war, the German code for Spreewerke appeared to change from cyq to cvq, and this has sparked much discussion as to whether there was actually a code change or if the stamp was just worn out, and the tail of the “y” no longer present.
This German WW2 Military Spreewerke P-38 Pistol was made in October 1944 and is in Very Good Condition. It features a 5” barrel, 92% of its original blued finish, matching serialized parts, a wartime Czech made for Spreewerke blued 8-round mag, strong mechanics, a mostly bright bore with sharp rifling (there’s just a little stubborn fouling), and even the proper Julius Posselt production dark grips. This pistol shows some signs of the relaxed standards for both markings and polishing as the war progressed. By mid-1944, the walls were beginning to close in on the Third Reich, with the Americans and British fighting their way through Occupied Europe from the West, and the Red Army racing toward Berlin from the East. Some corners began to be cut in the production process of these P-38 pistols, with rougher finish and less care given to the depth or orientation of inspection marks. This is a neat find for the P38 collector, and would make a fine addition to any German WW2 small arms collection.
German WW2 Military Spreewerke cyq P.38 9mm 5" Semi-Auto Pistol W/ Holster & 2x Mags 1944 C&R
Lot #73 (Sale Order 73 of 674)
Make: Spreewerke
Model: P38 cyq Series, 1st Alphabet Run
Serial Number: 8180l
Year of Manufacture: February 1944
Caliber: 9mm Parabellum
Action Type: Single or Double Action Semi-Auto with Removable Magazine. This pistol has a de-cocker lever.
Barrel Length: 5”
Sights / Optics: The pistol is mounted with a flat topped “U”-notched rear sight dovetailed into the slide and a blade front sight dovetailed into a band on the front of the barrel.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are dark serrated Julius Posselt production panels. The grips have light handling wear with some scattered scuffs and small marks. The serrations are well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Very Good Plus Condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original, the serialized parts are matching. There is no import mark.
Bore Condition: The bore is semi-bright with sharp rifling. There is scattered light erosion and some minor pitting in the bore, mostly on the lands. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 6+ out of 10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 80% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. The most notable finish wear is in the grip areas and at the muzzle. There is other scattered more minor wear. There are scattered nicks, scuffs, and scratches. The action shows operational wear. The screw head is tool marked with a strong slot. The markings are clear, most have been filled in white. Overall, this pistol is in Very Good Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this pistol. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with a period original German WW2 pebbled black leather “soft shell” flap-holster marked “P38” at the upper right back, and stamped with its maker and date code, “CXB / 4”, at the upper middle back, denoting manufacture by Moll Lederwarenfabrik in Goch, Rheinland, Germany in 1944. Also included are two period original German WW2 blued 8-round magazines, both stamped “P.38v” at the lower left body; one mag is marked with an eagle over “359” waffenamt, denoting manufacture by Walther, while the other is marked with an eagle over “WaA135” waffenamt, denoting manufacture by Mauser.
Our Assessment: Walther's P38 occupies a significant place in history, as it was the first locked breech pistol to have a single action/double action trigger. After the outbreak of WW2, Walther could not keep pace with the production required, and manufacture finally began at Mauser and Spreewerke in 1942. During the war, the German code for Spreewerke appeared to change from cyq to cvq, and this has sparked much discussion as to whether there was actually a code change or if the stamp was just worn out, and the tail of the “y” no longer present.
This German WW2 Military Spreewerke P-38 Pistol was made in February 1944 and is in Very Good Condition. It features a 5” barrel, 80% of its original blued finish, matching serialized parts, an original 1944 dated pebbled black leather “soft shell” flap-holster, two wartime blued 8-round mags, one by Walther and the other by Mauser, strong mechanics, a semi-bright bore with sharp rifling (there’s scattered light erosion and some minor pitting, mostly on the lands), and even the proper Julius Posselt production dark grips. This pistol shows some signs of the relaxed standards for both markings and polishing as the war progressed. By early 1944, the walls were just starting to close in on the Third Reich, from the West with an Allied landing on the French coast known to be in the advanced stages of planning, and from the East with the Red Army on the offensive ever since Stalingrad. Some corners began to be cut in the production process of these P-38 pistols, with rougher finish and less care given to the depth or orientation of inspection marks. This complete rig is a splendid find for the P38 collector, and would make a fine addition to any German WW2 small arms collection.
German WW2 Military Mauser byf-43 P.38 9mm 5" Semi-Auto Pistol W/ Holster 1943 C&R
Lot #74 (Sale Order 74 of 674)
Make: Mauser (byf)
Model: P.38
Serial#: 9570o
Year of Manufacture: 1943
Caliber: 9mm Luger
Action Type: Single/Double-Action Semi-Automatic Pistol fed by a Detachable Magazine
Barrel Length: 125mm (approximately 4.9”)
Sights/ Optics: There is a blade dovetailed to a banded base by the muzzle and a “U”-notch dovetailed to the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition/ Grip: The grips are two-piece serrated AEG synthetic panels. The grips have light handling wear with scattered light scuffing, some small nicks and light scratches. The serrations are well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original. Serialized parts match. There is no import mark.
Bore Condition: The bore is gray with well defined rifling. There is scattered light erosion and minor pitting in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 6 out of 10.
Overall Condition: The pistol retains about 75% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. Most of the balance is handling wear in the grip areas. There is some other scattered more minor wear. There are some light nicks and scratches. The action shows operatioanl wear. The markings are clear. The screwhead is sharp. Overall, the pistol is in Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this pistol. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box Paperwork and Accessories: The gun comes with a black leather flap-holster and a total of two 8-round magazines. One magazine has an e/359 (Walther) marking on the spine, the other is not marked.
Our Assessment: The Luger was showing its age by the early 1930s and the German Army began to seek out a new handgun. The design which most impressed the German Army was the AP (Armee Pistole or Military Pistol) designed by Carl Walther Waffenfabrik, but the gun’s concealed hammer design was considered inefficient and the gun was reworked to accommodate an external hammer. The resulting handgun was named the Heerespistole and it featured an external hammer that allowed the gun to function as both a single or double-action. This improved design impressed the German Army which opted to adopt the handgun as its new standard issue sidearm in 1938. The gun would remain the standard issue sidearm of the Heer until its ultimate defeat at the end of WWII. The stalwart design remains in service with a number of military and police formations to this day.
This particular specimen is a WWII-era P.38 that was made by Mauser in 1943. Mauser had taken over the production of Luger P.08 semi-automatic handguns in the 1930s and produced the gun until mid-1941, the firm then took up production of the P.38 with mass production of the more modern handgun beginning in 1942 and continuing until the end of WWII. This example retains serial matching parts, strong mechanics, and the majority of its metal finish. Given its age and service, it's a neat piece for any collection. Good luck on your bid!
German Pre-WW2 Walther "Crown N" Commercial Model PPK 7.65mm 3.25" Semi-Auto Pistol 1935 C&R
Lot #75 (Sale Order 75 of 674)
Make: Walther
Model: PPK
Serial Number: 909394
Year of Manufacture: 1935
Caliber: 7.65mm Browning (.32 ACP)
Action Type: Single/Double Action Semi-Auto Pistol fed by Detachable Magazine
Barrel Length: 3 1/4”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a low profile blade integral to the slide. The rear sight is a “U”-notch integral to the slide. The top of the slide has wavy serrations to reduce glare.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The one-piece grip is checkered black-swirled brown plastic that encloses the backstrap. The grip shows little in the way of handling wear with only a few scattered minor marks. The grip does show some very minor warping, common to this material. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grip is in Very Good Plus Condition and would rate Fine but for the warping.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original, the slide is serial-matching.
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 8 or 9 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 98% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at some edges. There are some scattered tiny nicks and scratches. There is light handling wear on the safety lever. The action shows light operational wear. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun is in Excellent Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this handgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with one correct original Walther Pre-WW2 “banner” logo marked blued 7-round magazine with a matching black-swirled brown plastic finger extension, which is correct for commercial guns.
Our Assessment: “In 1929, German gunmaker Carl Walther introduced the ground-breaking PP (Polizeipistole or “Police Pistol”), a sleek double-action semi-automatic handgun, which would be heavily used by German military and police in the Third Reich. It was the first successful semi-auto pistol of its kind, enabling both double-action and single-action operation. In 1931, Walther released a smaller version of the PP, which it called the PPK (Polizeipistole Kriminalmodell or “Police Pistol Detective Model”). It featured a shorter grip, barrel, slide, frame, and reduced magazine capacity. The PPK was more concealable than the original PP, and better suited for plainclothes police, intelligence agents, and undercover work.” Much of the preceding information courtesy of American Rifleman writer Joe Coogan. German officers in the Third Reich were expected to privately purchase their own sidearms, usually of a smaller caliber than the 9mm Parabellum Luger. The Sauer 38H and Mauser HSC were fine little pistols, but the Walther PPK, with its sleek profile, gleaming commercial “high polish” blued finish, and black-swirled brown plastic grip (and usually housing a mag with a matching plastic finger extension), was the primary choice of most well-heeled German officers, many of whom, like their Imperial forebears, were “to the manor born” from aristocratic families.
This German Pre-WW2 Walther “Crown N” Commercial Model PPK Pistol was made in 1935 and is in Excellent Condition. It features a 3.25” barrel, about 98% of its lustrous, original commercial “high polish” blued finish, the classic one-piece checkered black-swirled brown plastic grip that encloses the backstrap, a correct factory original Walther Pre-WW2 “banner” logo marked blued 7-round commercial mag with a matching plastic finger extension, good mechanics, clear markings, and a mostly bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion. All numbers matching. This is a gorgeous example of a Pre-WW2 Walther Commercial PPK.
German WW2 Nazi Police "Eagle C" Marked Walther Model PPK 7.65mm Semi-Auto Pistol 1942 C&R
Lot #76 (Sale Order 76 of 674)
Make: Walther
Model: PPK, Nazi Police Marked
Serial Number: 387170K
Year of Manufacture: 1942
Caliber: 7.65mm Browning (.32 ACP)
Action Type:Single/Double Action Semi-Auto Pistol fed by Detachable Magazine
Barrel Length: 3 1/4”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a low profile blade integral to the slide. The rear sight is a “U”-notch integral to the slide. The top of the slide has wavy serrations to reduce glare.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The one-piece grip is checkered black-swirled gray plastic that encloses the backstrap. The grip shows a small vertical crack in the middle top edge of the spine, a frequent occurrence in that particular spot. The grip also shows some minor warping, common to this material. There is a tiny crack at the grip screw on the left side. The grip shows light handling wear with some nicks and small scratches. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips. Overall, the grip is in about Good Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with sharp rifling. There is infrequent minor erosion in the bore and some stubborn fouling. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 8 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 98% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. There is scattered minor finish wear with light handling wear in the grip areas. There are some scattered nicks and scratches. The action shows operational wear. The screw head is tool marked with a strong slot. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in Very Good Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this handgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with one correct original Walther WW2 blued 7-round “flat bottom” magazine marked with their “banner” logo above “PPK 7.65 m/m” at the lower left side of the body.
Our Assessment: “In 1929, German gunmaker Carl Walther introduced the ground-breaking PP (Polizeipistole or “Police Pistol”), a sleek double-action semi-automatic handgun, which would be heavily used by German military and police in the Third Reich. It was the first successful semi-auto pistol of its kind, enabling both double-action and single-action operation. In 1931, Walther released a smaller version of the PP, which it called the PPK (Polizeipistole Kriminalmodell or “Police Pistol Detective Model”). It featured a shorter grip, barrel, slide, frame, and reduced magazine capacity. The PPK was more concealable than the original PP, and better suited for plainclothes police, intelligence agents, and undercover work.” Much of the preceding information courtesy of American Rifleman writer Joe Coogan. As the war ramped up, the Nazi Police replaced their P.08 Lugers with smaller caliber handguns to preserve 9mm Parabellum ammo production for the Wehrmacht. Nazi Police issued Walther PPKs were distinguished by an “Eagle C” marking on the left side of the frame, and many also carried wartime “Eagle N” commercial proof marks on the right side of the slide and ejection port. The Nazi Police, like many German organizations of WW2, were paramilitary in nature. Their duties mainly consisted of establishing security and maintaining order, and their purview extended from bustling cities to vast countryside in both Germany and occupied areas. They checked wehrpasses, soldbuchs, and individual civilian documents to verify the identity of anyone traveling on German waterways, railways, highways, city streets, and country roads. Some German Field Police units were also deployed in combat.
This German WW2 Nazi Police “Eagle C” Marked Walther PPK Semi-Auto Pistol was made in 1942 and is in Very Good Condition. It features a 3.25” barrel, about 98% of its original wartime “rougher” blued finish, the scarce mid to late war gray plastic grip (there’s a small vertical crack in the middle top edge of the spine, some minor warping, and a tiny crack at the grip screw on the left side), a correct factory original Walther WW2 blued 7-round “flat bottom” magazine marked with their “banner” logo above “PPK 7.65 m/m” at the lower left side of the body, and a mostly bright bore with sharp rifling. All numbers matching. Most importantly, it carries the original Nazi Police “Eagle C” marking on the left side of the frame, and wartime “Eagle N” commercial proof marks on the right side of the slide and ejection port. This is a fine example of a WW2 Nazi Police Walther PPK.
German WW2 Nazi Police "Eagle C" Marked Walther Model PPK 7.65mm Semi-Auto Pistol 1941 C&R
Lot #77 (Sale Order 77 of 674)
Make: Walther
Model: PPK, Nazi Police Marked
Serial Number: 333494K
Year of Manufacture: 1941
Caliber: 7.65mm Browning (.32 ACP)
Action Type: Single/Double Action Semi-Auto Pistol fed by Detachable Magazine
Barrel Length: 3 1/4”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a low profile blade integral to the slide. The rear sight is a “U”-notch integral to the slide. The top of the slide has wavy serrations to reduce glare.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The one piece grip is checkered black-swirled brown plastic that encloses the backstrap. The grip shows little in the way of handling wear with only a few scattered minor marks. The grip does show some minor warping, common to this material. There is a tiny crack at the grip screw on the left side. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips. Overall, the grip is in Very Good Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion in the bore, but there is a little stubborn fouling. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 99% of its metal finish. There are a few scattered tiny marks. There is minor operational wear. Overall, this pistol is in Excellent Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this handgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with one correct factory original Walther Early WW2 “banner” logo marked blued 7-round magazine with a matching black-swirled brown plastic finger extension.
Our Assessment: “In 1929, German gunmaker Carl Walther introduced the ground-breaking PP (Polizeipistole or “Police Pistol”), a sleek double-action semi-automatic handgun, which would be heavily used by German military and police in the Third Reich. It was the first successful semi-auto pistol of its kind, enabling both double-action and single-action operation. In 1931, Walther released a smaller version of the PP, which it called the PPK (Polizeipistole Kriminalmodell or “Police Pistol Detective Model”). It featured a shorter grip, barrel, slide, frame, and reduced magazine capacity. The PPK was more concealable than the original PP, and better suited for plainclothes police, intelligence agents, and undercover work.” Much of the preceding information courtesy of American Rifleman writer Joe Coogan. As the war ramped up, the Nazi Police replaced their P.08 Lugers with smaller caliber handguns to preserve 9mm Parabellum ammo production for the Wehrmacht. Nazi Police issued Walther PPKs were distinguished by an “Eagle C” marking on the left side of the frame, and many also carried wartime “Eagle N” commercial proof marks on the right side of the slide and ejection port. The Nazi Police, like many German organizations of WW2, were paramilitary in nature. Their duties mainly consisted of establishing security and maintaining order, and their purview extended from bustling cities to vast countryside in both Germany and occupied areas. They checked wehrpasses, soldbuchs, and individual civilian documents to verify the identity of anyone traveling on German waterways, railways, highways, city streets, and country roads. Some German Field Police units were also deployed in combat.
This German WW2 Nazi Police “Eagle C” Marked Walther PPK Semi-Auto Pistol was made in 1941 and is in Excellent Condition. It features a 3.25” barrel, about 99% of its lustrous, original commercial “high polish” blued finish, the classic one-piece checkered black-swirled brown plastic grip that encloses the backstrap (there’s some minor warping, and a tiny crack at the grip screw on the left side), a correct factory original Walther Early WW2 “banner” logo marked blued 7-round commercial mag with a matching plastic finger extension, and a mostly bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion. There’s a dark area in the chamber where normally there is bare metal, correct for this serial range. Most importantly, it carries the original Nazi Police “Eagle C” marking on the left side of the frame, and wartime “Eagle N” commercial proof marks on the right side of the slide and ejection port. This is a gorgeous example of a WW2 Nazi Police Walther PPK.
Model: PPK, Polizeidirektion München (Munich Police Directorate)
Serial Number: 899147
Year of Manufacture: 1935
Caliber: .32 A.C.P. (7.65mm Browning)
Action Type: Single or Double Action Semi-Auto with 7 Round Removable Magazines
Barrel Length: 3 1/4”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a low profile blade integral to the slide. The rear sight is a “U” notch integral to the slide. The top of the slide has wavy serrations to reduce glare.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The one piece grip is one-piece black-swirled brown checkered plastic that encloses the backstrap. There are a few tiny cracks around the edges with a more notable crack extending up from the grip screw on the right. There is minor warping, common to this material. There is even minor wear. The checkering is generally well defined. The grips rate in about Good overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue & Black Dural (aluminum) Frame
Finish Originality: Original, the slide is serial-matched to the frame.
Bore Condition: The bore is semi-bright and the rifling is sharp. There is infrequent minor erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates about 8 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 40% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. There is scattered finish wear along the slide with infrequent minor oxidation. The frame has handling wear in the grip areas with some scraping in the frontstrap. There are scattered light nicks and scratches. The action shows operational wear. The screw head is sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this handgun. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with one 7-round magazine.
Our Assessment: This is a pre-war PPK manufactured in 1935 with the highly rare and sought after PDM marking on the left side of the frame. The Polizeidirektion München, or Munich Police Directorate, ordered some 1,800 PP and approximately 450 PPK pistols shortly after the appointment of Heinrich Himmler as the chief of the PDM. They have some unique features that add to their scarcity to make them very desirable among collectors. Unlike most PPKs, the PDM pistols had a heel magazine release (the included magazine is not original to the gun). The slides used were of the same dimensions used for 9mm pistols, requiring the barrel to be a larger diameter at the muzzle. The lightweight Dural frame is also a scarce feature on this model. The pistol is in Good condition with roughly 40% original finish remaining. The bore is semi-bright with sharp rifling and infrequent minor erosion. Given this variant's rarity and interesting features, it will make a welcome collection to any Walther or police handgun collection. Please see our photos and good luck!
Action Type: Single/Double Action Semi-Auto Pistol fed by Detachable Magazine
Barrel Length: 3 1/4”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a low profile blade integral to the slide. The rear sight is a “U” notch integral to the slide. The top of the slide has wavy serrations to reduce glare.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The one piece grip is black-swirled brown checkered plastic that encloses the backstrap. The grip shows some minor warping, common to this material. There is a thin crack at the grip screw on the right with a tiny loss at the grip screw on the left. Otherwise, there are only light handling marks. The checkering is well defined. Overall, the grip is in about Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original, the slide is serial-matching.
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 9 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 96% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at some edges. There is some minor wear at the leading edges of the slide. There are some scattered tiny nicks and scratches. There is light handling wear on the safety lever. The action shows light operational wear. The screw head is tool marked with a strong slot. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun is in Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this handgun. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes in a serial-matching two-piece wood-grain cardboard box with embossed lid, Walther factory tin, and a single 7-round magazine with plastic floorplate extension.
Our Assessment: Walther's original factory was located in Zella-Mehlis in the "Land" (state) of Thuringia. As that part of Germany was occupied by the Soviet Union following World War II, Walther fled to West Germany, where they established a new factory in Ulm. This is a pre-War .32 caliber Walther Model PPK made in 1935 at the factory in Thuringia. It is in Fine condition with roughly 96% of its original finish remaining, a strong bore and good mechanics. It comes with its original embossed-lid wood-grain cardboard box and a tin which has the lid embossed with the Walther Zella-Mehlis factory. Walthers are known for their reliability and this one should still make for a good shooter. Its high condition, box, tin, and pre-war manufacture will also interest collectors. Please see our photos and good luck!
Make: ‘duv 44’ on the receiver, denoting it was made at the Berlin-Lubecker factory in 1944. All numbers match including the stock
Model: Gewehr 43 Sniper (G43). Later designated as the Karabiner 43 (K43).
Serial Number: 6970
Year of Manufacture: 1944
Caliber: 8mm Mauser (7.92x57mm)
Action Type: Semi Auto, Detachable Magazine
Barrel Length: Approximately 21 3/4 Inches
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a tall bladed post set atop a serrated ramped blase and (Missing) a removable protective hood. The rear sight is a V notched sliding escalator. The right side of the receiver has integral rail for an optic. The Optic attached is marked “GW ZF4/ 55459/ddx” on the left side.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are 2 piece smooth laminate with a pistol grip, metal nose cap with sling bar, hole for the included cleaning rod, ventilated handguard, through bolt, sling well with pass through and a metal buttplate with hinged door for storage. The wood shows scattered scratches and compression marks. Has the later production style handguard, which is made of a dark red/brown phenolic resin that is like a plastic. The LOP measures 13.5 inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate shows wear and oxidation. There are waffenamps and eagle over swastika marks on the buttstock. The stock markings match the bolt and receiver. The stock rates in about Very Good Plus to Fine overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original but lacquered over with preservation in mind.
Bore Condition: The bore is semi bright. The grooves are speckled with corosion and the rifling is deep. There is very light erosion in the bore, mostly in the grooves.
In this writer’s opinion, this bore rates 8 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 70% of its metal finish. The metal shows scrapes, small scratches, thinning on the leading edges, and discoloration from oxidation. The bolt carrier shows surface erosion. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads show heavy use. Many of the markings are well defined; a few are faded. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good Plus condition.
Mechanics: The action does function correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: The rifle comes with a 10-round magazine marked “gcb” waffenamp & “K43”, that shows several scrapes, scratches, and surface erosion. It appears to function correctly. The rifle has a leather sling and scope attached.
Our Assessment: This is a Rare Gewehr 43 (G43) semi automatic rifle made by Berlin-Lubecker Factory in 1944. The G43 had its designation changed to Karabiner 43 (K43) in mid 1944; the rifles markings were also changed. There were only a few factories that made the G43. This is an exquisite G43 sniper rifle, marked ‘duv 44’ on the receiver, denoting it was made at the Berlin-Lubecker factory in 1944. All numbered parts are matching, including the stock. Terrific finish on metal parts with only minor finish loss and oxidation on the trigger guard. Receiver, bolt cover, barrel and barrel band all have excellent original finish. The rifle is all original and correct, with multiple proper waffen proofs on the stock, receiver and scope mount. Rifle has proper cleaning rod present. Original magazine is K43 marked with rare maker ‘gcb’ on left side. The scope is WW2 original, with clear optics. Marked “Gw ZF4”, then “ddx”. The stock is in terrific condition and has no major cracks or chips. It is clearly serialized to the gun and has several crisp waffenamts. The bore is good, and should make a great shooter. Later production style handguard, which is made of a dark red/brown phenolic resin that is like a plastic. This one comes with an original sling. No import marks. This is one rifle that will add to any sniper or WW2 collection.
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Auto Pistol with Removable Magazine
Markings: The left side of the slide is marked, “FABRIQUE NATIONALE D’ARMES DE GUERRE HERSTAL BELGIQUE / BROWNING’S PATENT DEPOSE”, with “lion over PV” proofs and “star over G” proofs. The left side of the frame is marked with “lion over PV” proofs and “star over G” proofs. There is also a “6” with three sides of a square on the left side of the trigger guard. The right side of the frame, slide, and slide extension, the bottom of the slide, and the barrel at the port are marked with the serial number “36076”. The barrel at the port is also marked with a “lion over PV” proof, a “star over G” proof, some Belgian proof marks, and “CAL 7 m/m 65”.
Barrel Length: 4 1/2”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a rounded blade fixed to the top of the slide extension. The rear sight is a “V”-notch dovetailed into the top of the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered black hard rubber panels with “FN” in an oval at their tops. There is a notable chip in the bottom edge of the oval “FN” at the upper right grip panel. The grips have no other damage, only light handling marks. The checkering is well defined. There are no cracks. Overall, the grips are in about Very Good Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is mirror bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9.5/10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 92% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at some edges. There are a few scattered light marks, the most notable of which is finish wear at the front of the slide extension. The action shows light operational wear. The screw head is tool marked with a strong slot. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in about Fine to Excellent Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The pistol has a magazine disconnect, a frame mounted safety, and a grip safety. We did not fire this pistol. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with 2x vintage original “FN / 765 M/M” marked 9-round magazines, one blued and one parkerized. They are in about Fine Condition, with minor operational wear, intact feed lips, and strong springs. Also included is a later-vintage Browning black leatherette case with a red felt lining and a brass zipper closure.
Our Assessment: The FN Browning Model 1922 was another classic design sprung from the fertile mind of gunmaking genius John Moses Browning. Based on his earlier Model 1910, the Model 1922 was “beefed up” to secure military contracts. The barrel was lengthened from 3.5” to 4.5” with a small but distinctive barrel lug, and the grip was lengthened to allow for a 9-round magazine. The Model 1922 was adopted by armies worldwide, from Yugoslavia to France, Turkey, Greece, and Romania, and when the Germans invaded Belgium and took over the FN plant, they increased production of the M1922 for issue to Luftwaffe personnel. Belgium was liberated by American soldiers in late 1944, and after the war, FN continued production of the M1922 for decades.
This Post-War Belgian FN Commercial Browning Model 1922 Semi-Auto Pistol was made in 1946 and is in Fine to Excellent Condition. It features a 4.5” barrel, 92% of its original blued finish, classic two-piece checkered black hard rubber grips with “FN” in an oval at their tops, clear markings, solid mechanics, a mirror bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion, 2x vintage original “FN / 765 M/M” marked 9-round mags, and a later-vintage Browning black leatherette case. A wonderful FN Browning M1922 from the immediate post-war era.
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Auto with Removable Magazine, Thumb Safety, & Magazine Disconnect Safety
Barrel Length: 4 5/8”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a rounded blade forged to the front of the slide. The rear sight is a square notch dovetailed to the rear of the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered walnut panels with smooth borders. There are some light marks on the smooth borders. The checkering shows light wear but is generally sharp. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in about Very Good Plus Condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 97% of its metal finish. There is faint thinning at all leading edges. There are areas of faint scarring and finish loss on the grip frame. The slide serrations are sharp. The screw heads are sharp and the pins are lightly marked but not peened. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in about Excellent Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The magazine disconnect functions properly. The trigger is crisp. There is a tiny amount of play between the slide and frame. We have not fired this pistol. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with one unmarked though factory original parkerized 13-round magazine.
Our Assessment: The Browning Hi-Power was designed by legendary firearms inventor John Moses Browning and his protege Dieudonne Saive in 1921 in response to a French government request for a new 9mm pistol capable of carrying 10-15 rounds. Browning began with his 1911 pistol, and Saive developed a double-column, single-feed box magazine. Browning passed away in 1926, but Saive continued to make strides in the pistol design, and finally perfected what became known as the “Grande Puissance”, or “Hi-Power”, in 1935. The final product featured a recoil-operated blowback mechanism, external hammer, and 13-round mag. They would be made for the next 80 years, and some of the early post-WW2 versions were absolutely beautiful.
This Post-War Belgian FN Commercial Browning Hi-Power Semi-Auto Pistol was made ca. 1951-1952 and is in Excellent Condition. It features a 4 5/8” barrel, about 97% of its elegant, original blued finish, the classic two-piece checkered walnut grips, a crisp parkerized 13-round mag, correct markings, matching numbers, solid mechanics, and a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion. These guns have seen a surge in collectibility in the last decade, and this is a wonderful example of an early Post-War Belgian FN Browning Hi-Power.
Make: Browning Arms, made by Fabrique Nationale in Belgium
Model: Hi-Power
Serial Number: 76C23545
Year of Manufacture: 1976
Caliber: 9mm Luger
Action Type: Semi-Automatic Pistol, Exposed Hammer, Single Action, Fed with Detachable Magazine with Magazine Disconnect
Markings: The left side of the slide is marked “BROWNING ARMS COMPANY MORGAN, UTAH & MONTREAL P.Q. / MADE IN BELGIUM”. The chamber is marked “CAL.9m/m”.
Barrel Length: 4 5/8”
Sights/ Optics: The front sight is a serrated blade fixed to the slide. The rear sight is a fully adjustable rectangular notch sight dovetailed to the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition/ Grip: The grips are two-piece checkered walnut panels with smooth borders. Some of the finish on the bottom of the left grip has peeled away. The checkering is crisp and attractive. There are no cracks or chips. Overall, the grips are in Very Good Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright. The rifling is sharp. There is no visible erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 95% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows very little operation wear. There is thinning at some edges. There are a few small scratches on the slide that are hard to detect. Other than that, there are no notable imperfections in the finish. The screw heads are sharp and serviceable. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in Very Good Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The slide action is smooth. The trigger is crisp. We did not fire this pistol. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box Paperwork and Accessories: This pistol comes with one vintage original parkerized 13-round magazine in Very Good Condition, and a Browning black leatherette soft case.
Our Assessment: The Browning Hi-Power was designed by legendary firearms inventor John Moses Browning and his protege Dieudonne Saive in 1921 in response to a French government request for a new 9mm pistol capable of carrying 10-15 rounds. Browning began with his 1911 pistol, and Saive developed a double-column, single-feed box magazine. Browning passed away in 1926, but Saive continued to make strides in the pistol design, and finally perfected what became known as the “Grande Puissance”, or “Hi-Power”, in 1935. The final product featured a recoil-operated blowback mechanism, external hammer, and 13-round mag. The French government ultimately decided to adopt a domestic design, but the Hi-Power was quickly appreciated by armed forces worldwide during WW2, from the Chinese Nationalists to the German Waffen-SS and the British SAS. They would be made for the next 80 years, and some of the post-WW2 versions were absolutely beautiful.
This Browning Arms Belgium FN Commercial Hi-Power Semi-Auto Pistol was made in 1976 and is in Very Good Condition. It features a 4 5/8” barrel, 95% of its elegant, original blued finish, the classic two-piece checkered walnut grips, a crisp parkerized 13-round mag, clear markings, solid mechanics, and a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion. These guns have seen a surge in collectibility in the last decade, and this is a wonderful example from the mid-1970s.
Model: “L-ERRASTI”, typically referred to as a “Ruby”
Serial Number: 10143
Year of Manufacture: Ca. 1914-1936
Caliber: 7.65mm (.32 ACP)
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Automatic Pistol
Markings: The left of the frame is marked “F” and “S” above the trigger. The right of the frame is marked with the serial number “10143”. The left of the slide is marked “AUTOMATIC PISTOL CAL 765 / L-ERRASTI”. The bottom left of the grip frame is marked ““SPAIN””, denoting it was imported into the US. The sides of the frame, and the top and sides of the slide exhibit rudimentary but pleasing undulating and wavy line factory engraving.
Barrel Length: 2.5”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a low blade integral to the slide. The rear sight is a “V”-notch integral to the rear of the slide. Both sights are in a groove along the top of the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece smooth genuine mother of pearl panels. There is a sizable chip missing from each bottom corner of the left grip panel. There is a vertical crack running from the screw hole to the upper spine of the right grip panel. The pearl has yellowed with age. The grips are slightly loose, we did not tighten them to avoid cracking. The grips have some other light handling wear with a few nicks and scrapes. Overall, the grips are in Good Condition.
Type of Finish: Factory Engraved, Nickel
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly gray. The rifling is strong. The bore shows no erosion, but the grooves have some stubborn fouling. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates at 8/10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 95% of its metal finish. The finish remains strong throughout with only a slight fog to the nickel. The engraving is strong. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads are tool-marked with strong slots. The grip screw on the right panel is somewhat stripped. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in Fine Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this handgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with one vintage original nickel plated 6-round mag that is unmarked.
Our Assessment: A variety of 7.65mm (.32 ACP) unlocked blowback pistols, all categorized as the “Ruby”, were produced in Spain during WW1 for the French government. The basic design was an enlargement of the FN Model 1905/1906 automatic pistol. Approximately 40 different manufacturers made approximately 1 million “Ruby” pistols. Although a general design format was followed, there was little standardization leading to numerous variations in size, weight, and quality. Ruby pistols accepted by the French were stamped with a star or set of stars on either side of the magazine release which indicated acceptance of a foreign weapon. Additionally, manufacturer codes were stamped on the left rear of the frame and on the base of the magazine. Spanish Ruby pistols without any such marks are generally acknowledged as having been made after the Great War as small, inexpensive pocket pistols. Those crafted with factory engraving, nickel plating, and pearl grips were intended for sale to wealthier individuals. Almost all of those small independent Spanish gunmakers went extinct after the eruption of the Spanish Civil War in 1936.
This Factory Engraved, Nickel & Pearl Spanish Errasti “Ruby” Semi-Auto Pistol was made between 1914-1936 and is in Fine Condition. It features a 2.5” barrel, 95% of its original nickel finish, with rudimentary but pleasing undulating and wavy line factory engraving at the sides of the frame, and the top and sides of the slide, genuine mother of pearl grips, one vintage original nickel plated 6-round mag, and a mostly gray bore with strong rifling and no erosion (the grooves have some stubborn fouling). The bottom left of the grip frame is marked ““SPAIN””, denoting it was imported into the US. This small pocket piece is a wonderful example of a high end Spanish Errasti “Ruby” pistol.
Argentine Army Post-WW2 DGFM FMAP 1927 Sistema Colt 11.25mm .45 ACP 5" Semi-Auto Pistol 1946 C&R
Lot #85 (Sale Order 85 of 674)
Make: DGFM-FMAP (Fabrica Militar de Armas Portatiles) Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina
Model: 1927 Sistema Colt
Serial Number: 32166
Year of Manufacture: 1946
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Auto with Removable Magazine
Markings: The left side of the slide is marked “D.G.F.M. – (F.M.A.P.)”. The right side of the slide is marked with the Argentine national crest, “EJERCITO ARGENTINO / SIST. COLT CAL. 11.25 mm. MOD. 1927”, and with the serial number "32166 ". The right side of the frame, the top of the slide behind the ejection port, and the grip frame under the mainspring housing are also marked with the serial number “32166”. The chamber of the barrel is marked “COLT 45 AUTO”, making it a replacement, as these barrels were all marked with a serial number in that spot matching that of the frame when they left the factory.
Barrel Length: 5”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a short rounded blade fixed to the slide, the rear sight is a “U”-notch dovetailed into the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered brown plastic with raised ribs around the grip screws. There are only light handling marks. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips rate in about Excellent Condition as not original to the gun.
Type of Finish: Blued frame. Parkerized slide.
Finish Originality: The frame's finish is Original, the slide has been Refinished, the barrel is not original to the gun.
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is shallow but sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates at 9.5/10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 90% of its metal finish. The slide has light thinning on the leading edges with a few scattered light marks, a couple nicks on the left front, and some notches toward the rear. The frame has only a few scattered light marks. Most of the finish is lost on the front strap. The mainspring housing has lost its color but not its knurling. The leading edges of the frame are thinning. The grip safety has also lost most of its finish. The wear seems very honest. The hammer knurling is sharp as is the trigger knurling. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are crisp and clear. As mentioned, the “COLT 45 AUTO” marked barrel and checkered brown plastic grips are not original to the gun. Overall, this pistol rates in about Fine Condition as not parts-original.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. It has both a manual and grip safety, and the trigger pull has a small amount of creep. The slide is tight to the frame. The pistol has a lanyard ring on the bottom of the mainspring housing. We did not fire this pistol. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with one replacement parkerized 7-round magazine. The magazine is in Fine Condition, with light operational wear, and remains unmarked.
Our Assessment: In 1916, Argentina ordered 10,000 Colt M1911 pistols for their military, and were so impressed that in 1927, they negotiated a contract with Colt for another run of 10,000 M1911A1 pistols, specially marked and numbered in a separate series, known as the 1927 Sistema Colt. Additionally, Argentina secured a licensing agreement, giving them the right to manufacture pistols using the Colt design. The pistols were delivered by Colt from 1927 to 1933, and have become known as the Hartford made 1927 Sistema Colts. Argentine production of the 1927 Sistema Colts began in 1927, and 14,000 were produced by 1942. In 1945, a new factory (FMAP) in Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina began manufacture, and produced another 88,494 pistols through 1966. The 1927 Sistema Colts continued to be used in Argentina until the 1990s, when they were replaced by Browning Hi-Powers. Except for finish and markings, the Argentine made 1927 Sistema Colts were identical to the M1911A1 pistols produced by Colt, and the parts were interchangeable. Top quality steel was used in the construction, and they are known to be as tough and reliable as those made by Colt.
This Argentine Army Post-WW2 DGFM-FMAP 1927 Sistema Colt .45 ACP Semi-Auto Pistol was made in 1946 and is in Fine Condition as not parts-original. It features a 5” replacement “COLT 45 AUTO” marked barrel, 90% of its original blued (frame) and parkerized (slide) finish, an “EJERCITO ARGENTINO” and Argentine national crest marking on that slide, denoting Argentine Army issue, replacement two-piece checkered brown plastic grips with raised ribs around the grip screws, one replacement parkerized 7-round mag, matching serialized parts, no import marks, and a bright bore with shallow but sharp rifling and no erosion. All 1927 Sistema Colts are collectible, an
Make: Hispano Argentina Fabrica de Automoviles SA (HAFDASA)
Model: Ballester-Molina
Serial Number: 67269
Year of Manufacture: 1948
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Auto Pistol with Removable Magazine
Markings: The left side of the slide is marked “PISTOLA AUTOMATICA C. 11.25 mm FABRICADA POR “HAFDASA” / PATENTES INTERNACIONALES “BALLESTER-MOLINA” / INDUSTRIA ARGENTINA”, with an oval “F” in the serrations. The right side of the slide is marked with the Argentine national crest and the words ”EJERCITO ARGENTINO”. The left side of the mainspring housing is marked with the serial number “67269”. The trigger guard bow on the left side is marked with an oval “F”. The frame above the trigger guard on the right side, the top of the slide, and the chamber are marked with the rack/issue number “33288”. The butt is marked with the import mark “CAI ST ALB VT”. The bottom floorplate of the mag is marked with an oval “F” and the rack/issue number “37950”.
Barrel Length: 5”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a short, rounded blade fixed to the top of the slide. The rear sight is a “U”-notch dovetailed into the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece walnut with vertical serrations. There are scattered nicks, scuffs, and areas of smoothing. The serrations are generally well defined. Overall, the grips are in about Good Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright, the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates at 9.5/10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 80% of its metal finish. The finish is generally strong throughout. There is scratching and finish loss on the slide. There is heavy handling wear in the grip areas. There is operational wear and some other scattered minor nicks. The screw heads range from sharp to lightly tool marked with strong slots. The markings are mostly clear. Overall, this pistol is in Very Good Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. This pistol is equipped with a frame mounted safety and a half-cock hammer safety. The slide is tight to the frame. The trigger pull is crisp. We did not fire this handgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol with one vintage original Argentine blued 7-round magazine, though it’s a period replacement as the number does not match either of those on the pistol. The magazine features intact feed lips and a strong spring, though shows operational wear.
Our Assessment: In 1916, Argentina ordered 10,000 Colt 1911 pistols for their military, and were so impressed they began building their own version under license from Colt in the late 1920s, known as the Sistema Colt Model 1927. A few years later, a branch of the Spanish car maker Hispano-Suiza was founded in Buenos Aires, named Hispano Argentina Fabrica de Automoviles SA, or HAFDASA, by Arturo Ballester and Eugenio Molina. At that time, Argentina was looking for a cheaper version of the Sistema, and turned to HAFDASA. Two HAFDASA engineers, Rorice Rigaud and Carlos Ballester-Molina (a relative of the two founders), designed a new pistol based on the Star Model B that would use the same barrel, magazine and recoil spring as a Colt 1911, and with the same manual of arms, so that no new troop training would be required. The pistol was adopted by the Argentine Army in 1938, and those pistols made between 1938-1942 were marked “Ballester-Rigaud”. Afterward, they were marked as “Ballester-Molina”. The main differences between the HAFDASA and a Colt 1911A1 were an integral mainspring housing, and the grip safety and slide stop disassembly notch were eliminated. The pistol was an immediate success and was soon adopted by not only the Argentine Army, but also the Navy, police forces, and coast guard. They were also exported to Latin American countries without their own arms-making plants, such as Bolivia, Ecuador, Colombia, and Peru.
This Argentine Army Post-WW2 HAFDASA Ballester-Molina .45 ACP Semi-Auto Pistol was made in 1948 and is in Very Good Condition. It features a 5” barrel, 80% of its original blued finish, an “EJERCITO ARGENTINO” and Argentine national crest marked slide, denoting Argentine Army issue, rugged two-piece vertically serrated walnut grips, one period original Argentine blued 7-round mag, strong mechanics, and a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion. The butt is stamped “CAI ST ALB VT”, distinguishing it as an import. This pistol is an interesting piece of history.
Savage Model 1907-10 Modification No. 2 .32 ACP 3.75" Semi-Auto Pistol 1910-1911 C&R
Lot #87 (Sale Order 87 of 674)
Make: Savage
Model: 1907-10 Modification No. 2
Serial Number: 29674
Year of Manufacture: 1910-1911 (“Savage Pistols” by Bailey Brower Jr. page 66)
Caliber: .32 ACP (7.65mm Browning)
Action Type: Single Action, Semi-Automatic Pistol with Removable Magazine
Markings: The top of the slide is marked “MANUFACTURED BY SAVAGE ARMS CO. / UTICA, N.Y. U.S.A. PAT-NOV. 21, 1905.” and “CAL. 32.”. The front of the frame under the barrel is marked “R”, and the bottom is marked with the serial number “29674”.
Barrel Length: 3.75”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a rounded blade fixed to the front of the slide. The rear sight is a “U”-groove in the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered black hard rubber with the familiar “SAVAGE QUALITY” and Indian Head logo in relief at middle. The smooth borders show a few scattered light nicks and scuffs. The top rear corner of the right grip panel shows a crack that has been repaired. The checkering and lettering are well defined. Overall, the grips rate in about Good Condition.
Type of Finish: Blued, with a Case Colored trigger
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no notable erosion in the bore, but there is light stubborn fouling. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 85% of its metal finish. There is thinning on the front edge of the barrel, the front edge of the frame, and on the top of the front sight. There is a small spot of pinprick surface erosion on the right side of the frame on the flat above the grip, the bottom right rear of the grip, and the bottom left rear of the grip. There are light handling marks on the slide, the left side of the frame, and the front strap. The serrations on the slide and cocking piece are sharp. The color is very strong on the trigger, slide, and front of the frame. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about Very Good Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. It has a frame mounted safety and a burr cocking lever. The slide has 10 thick cocking serrations and is tight to the frame. We did not fire this handgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with one vintage original blued 10-round double stack magazine in Very Good Condition, with very minor wear, a few handling marks, and a few spots of finish loss.
Our Assessment: Second only to Colt, Savage Arms Company was the most prolific American gunmaker of semi-automatic pistols of the early era. The original design for the Savage automatics was from E.H. Searle of Philadelphia, whose two patents were granted in November 1905, and whose design was put forth in the Savage Model 1907 .45 Caliber pistol for the US Army trials ca. 1907-1911. Although the Savage was not adopted at the end of the government trials, the Model 1907 spawned the popularly accepted pocket models that were made and marketed for many years. The Savage Model 1907 .32 ACP pocket pistol was one of the first to use a double-stack magazine, giving it a capacity of 10 rounds, and was advertised with the slogan “Ten Shots Quick!” It was also unique in that there were no screws, the grips snapped on, and the external burr “hammer” was not really a hammer but a cocking piece. The classic Savage Model 1907 was a favorite of Old West legends such as “Buffalo Bill” Cody, “Bat” Masterson, and President Theodore Roosevelt.
This Savage Model 1907-10 Modification No. 2 Semi-Auto Pistol was made between 1910-1911 and is in Very Good Condition. It features a 3.75” barrel, 85% of its original blued finish, classic two-piece checkered black hard rubber grips with the familiar “SAVAGE QUALITY” and Indian Head logo in relief at middle, a fine original 10-round mag, and a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion (there is light stubborn fouling). The top rear corner of the right grip panel shows a crack that has been repaired. This pistol is deserving of a spot in a collection of early American semi-automatic pocket pistols.
Savage Model 1907-19 Modification No. 2 .32 ACP 3.75" Semi-Auto Pistol 1919-1920 C&R
Lot #88 (Sale Order 88 of 674)
Make: Savage
Model: 1907-19 Modification No. 2
Serial Number: 219647
Year of Manufacture: 1919-1920 (“Savage Pistols” by Bailey Brower Jr. page 84)
Caliber: .32 ACP (7.65mm Browning)
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Auto Pistol with Removable Magazine
Markings: The top of the slide is marked “SAVAGE ARMS CORP. UTICA, N.Y. U.S.A. CAL. 32. / PATENTED NOVEMBER 21, 1905. – 7.65. M-M.”. The front of the frame under the barrel is marked with the serial number “219647”.
Barrel Length: 3.75”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a rounded blade fixed to the top of the slide. The rear sight is a square notch in a raised boss at the top rear of the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered black hard rubber with the familiar “SAVAGE QUALITY” and Indian Head logo in relief at middle. The smooth borders show a few scattered light nicks and scuffs. The checkering and lettering are well defined. Overall, the grips rate in about Fine Condition.
Type of Finish: Blued, with a Case Colored trigger
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates at 9/10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 90% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning lightly at a few edges, mostly sharper corners. The action shows minor operational wear, and there are standard light handling marks. The screw heads are tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in about Fine Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. It has a frame mounted safety and a spur cocking lever used only in this last iteration of the 1907 pistols (previously only available on special order). The slide has 28 thin cocking serrations and is tight to the frame. We did not fire this handgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with one vintage original 10-round double stack magazine in Good Condition, with most of the blued finish having been lost, and the body showing operational wear with scattered light surface oxidation. The feed lips are intact and the spring is strong.
Our Assessment: Second only to Colt, Savage Arms Company was the most prolific American gunmaker of semi-automatic pistols of the early era. The original design for the Savage automatics was from E.H. Searle of Philadelphia, whose two patents were granted in November 1905, and whose design was put forth in the Savage Model 1907 .45 Caliber pistol for the US Army trials ca. 1907-1911. Although the Savage was not adopted at the end of the government trials, the Model 1907 spawned the popularly accepted pocket models that were made and marketed for many years. The Savage Model 1907 .32 ACP pocket pistol was one of the first to use a double-stack magazine, giving it a capacity of 10 rounds, and was advertised with the slogan “Ten Shots Quick!” It was also unique in that there were no screws, the grips snapped on, and the external spur “hammer” (the standard design was changed from a burr to a spur late in production, previously only available as a special order) was not really a hammer but a cocking piece. The classic Savage Model 1907 was a favorite of Old West legends such as “Buffalo Bill” Cody, “Bat” Masterson, and President Theodore Roosevelt.
This Savage Model 1907-19 Modification No. 2 Semi-Auto Pistol was made between 1919-1920 and is in Fine Condition. It features a 3.75” barrel, 90% of its original blued finish, classic two-piece checkered black hard rubber grips with the familiar “SAVAGE QUALITY” and Indian Head logo in relief at middle, an honest original 10-round mag, and a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion. This pistol is deserving of a spot in a collection of early American semi-automatic pocket pistols.
Dan Wesson Model 22 Monson, Mass. .22 LR 2.5" 6-Shot DA/SA Target Revolver ca. 1979
Lot #89 (Sale Order 89 of 674)
Make: Dan Wesson
Model: 22
Serial Number: 24385
Year of Manufacture: Circa 1979
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Action Type: Single/Double Action 6-Shot Revolver
Markings: This revolver is marked “DAN WESSON ARMS / MONSON, MASS. U.S.A. / 24385” on the right of the frame, and “DAN WESSON ARMS / CAL. .22 LR” on the right of the barrel.
Barrel Length: 2.5”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a serrated ramped squared post with red insert. The rear sight is an adjustable square notch.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered walnut Target stocks with “DW” bronze-colored medallions at their tops. They show minimal wear and only handling marks. Overall, the grips are in Excellent Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no visible erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates at 9/10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 98% of its metal finish. There are the usual very fine lines that are typical in a high polish finish. There is a very light turn line. The front of the cylinder has no notable burn marks. The screw heads are sharp and pins are unmarred. The markings are crisp and clear. Overall, this revolver rates in about Excellent Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The timing is fine and the lockup is mostly tight with a minimal amount of play. The mechanics are excellent. The trigger is very light, smooth, and crisp. We did not fire this handgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The Dan Wesson company was founded by Daniel B. Wesson II, great grandson of Daniel Baird Wesson who cofounded Smith & Wesson, in 1968 after his family’s business Smith & Wesson was acquired by Bangor Punta. Dan Wesson Arms manufactured top quality revolvers, but its founder D.B. Wesson II passed away in 1978, and the company shut down shortly thereafter, though the name was eventually bought by CZ. The early Dan Wesson revolvers made in Monson, Massachusetts (before the company moved to Palmer, Mass.) exhibited some gorgeous high polish bluing. One of the most impressive aspects of all Dan Wesson revolvers was the easily interchanged barrels, a feature which had not been seen on revolvers since the mid-19th century Colt open top revolvers were on the market.
This Dan Wesson Model 22 Target Revolver was made in ca. 1979 and is in Excellent Condition. It features a 2.5” barrel, 98% of its lustrous, original “high polish” blued finish, elegant two-piece checkered walnut Target grips with “DW” bronze-colored medallions at their tops, Target sights, excellent mechanics, and a bright bore with sharp rifling and no visible erosion. Lastly, this revolver comes from the personal collection of inventor, founder, and President of Universal Firearms, Abe Seiderman, and should be of additional interest to collectors for that ownership lineage. A signed Certificate Of Authenticity from the Seiderman family will be included with this piece. This is a beautiful example of a Monson, Mass. made Dan Wesson Model 22.
High Standard Hi Standard G-380 .380 ACP 5" Semi-Auto Pistol 1947-1950 C&R
Lot #90 (Sale Order 90 of 674)
Make: High Standard / Hi- Standard
Model: G-380
Serial Number: 2333
Year of Manufacture: 1947-1950
Caliber: .380 ACP (Automatic Colt Pistol)
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Automatic with Removable Magazine
Markings: The left side of the slide is marked “HI STANDARD / MODEL G. 380” and “CAL 380 AUTO. CTG.”. The left side of the frame is marked “MADE IN U.S.A. / HIGH STANDARD MFG. CORP. / NEW HAVEN, CONN. / PATENT PENDING ”. The front of the grip frame is marked “2333”.
Barrel Length: 5”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade with a serrated rear face fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a square notch dovetailed to the rear of the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered black plastic. The grips have some minor scuffs on the bottom. The checking is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in about Excellent Condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 99% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning near the muzzle. The action shows very little operational wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in about Excellent Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. It has an exposed spurred hammer and a frame mounted safety. There is a takedown lever on the right side of the frame behind the grip, and a slide release directly above the grip. We did not fire this pistol. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with one vintage original “two tone” partially blued 6-round magazine. The mag is in Very Good Condition, showing light operational wear, and with intact feed lips and a strong spring.
Our Assessment: The Model G380 holds the distinction of being the only centerfire pistol ever manufactured in-house by High Standard, with 7,400 made during a short production run from 1947-1950. The pistol was originally developed during WW2 for US Office of Strategic Services (OSS) operatives. Full drawings were provided to the OSS on February 12, 1945, and a contract was granted to High Standard on April 23, 1945. Production was to begin on September 15, 1945, but the contract was terminated due to the end of the war. Since the tooling for what was then called the P380 had already been completed, High Standard decided to produce the pistol anyway, with an eye on what was to be a booming post-war commercial market. Now dubbed the G380, it was a magazine fed, semi-automatic pistol with a blued finish and checkered plastic grips.
This High Standard G380 .380 ACP Semi-Auto Pistol was made between 1947-1950 and is in Excellent Condition. It features a 5” barrel, 99% of its gleaming, original blued finish, crisp two-piece checkered black plastic grips, a beautiful original “two tone” partially blued 6-round mag, and a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion. This pistol is relatively heavy, and balances well in the hand – all of which alludes to enhanced accuracy. This should make for an outstanding target pistol, or a wonderful addition to a High Standard collection.
Action Type: Semi-Automatic Single and Double Action Pistol with Detachable Magazine
Barrel Length: 3 1/4”
Sights/ Optics: The front sight is a fixed blade integral to the slide with an orange dot. The rear sight is a dovetailed square notch with an orange rectangular aiming reference. The slide has a serrated rib to reduce glare.
Stock Configuration & Condition/ Grip: The grips are two-piece checkered black plastic panels that envelop the back strap. The grips have minor handling wear. There are a couple nicks at the front edge of the right panel. Otherwise, there are only light handling marks. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Fine Condition.
Type of Finish: Stainless Steel
Finish Originality: Original, the slide is serial-matched to the frame.
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion in the bore, but there is a little stubborn fouling. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9 out of 10.
Overall Condition: The pistol retains about 98% of its finish. There are light handling marks, and there is faint operational wear. The screw head is sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in Excellent Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this handgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box Paperwork and Accessories: This pistol comes in a vintage original Walther Interarms gray plastic hinge-lid box with two 6-round magazines (one flush-fit, one with plastic extended floorplate), a test target, a manual, and a cleaning rod.
Our Assessment: "PPK" is an abbreviation for Polizeipistole Kriminal (literally "police pistol criminal"), referring to the German Kriminalamt crime investigation office, roughly equivalent to detectives here in America. While the K is often mistakenly assumed to stand for kurz (German for "short"), as the pistol has a shorter barrel and frame, Walther used the name "Kriminal" in early advertising brochures and the 1937 GECO German catalog. The Walther PPK is a well designed handgun, and has been the pistol of choice for “gentleman spy” Bond, James Bond, for almost the entirety of the film franchise. Due to import restrictions passed in 1968, Walther would eventually license a few different manufacturers to produce their pistols in the United States, including Interarms.
This Walther Interarms Model PPK Stainless Semi-Auto Pistol was made in ca. 1987 and is in Excellent Condition. It features a 3.25” barrel, 98% of its crisp, original stainless finish, equally crisp two-piece checkered black plastic grips, a mostly bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion (there’s a little stubborn fouling), and a vintage original Walther Interarms gray plastic hinge-lid box with two 6-round magazines (one flush-fit, one with plastic extended floorplate), a test target, a manual, and a cleaning rod. Lastly, this pistol comes from the personal collection of inventor, founder, and President of Universal Firearms, Abe Seiderman, and should be of additional interest to collectors for that ownership lineage. A signed Certificate Of Authenticity from the Seiderman family will be included with this piece.
Action Type: Single/Double Action Semi-Automatic Pistol fed by Detachable Magazines
Markings: The left side of the slide is marked “SIG SAUER P227”, the right side of the frame is marked “SIG SAUER INC. / EXETER-NH-USA” with the serial number “51C001106”. The chamber is marked “45 AUTO / SIG”.
Barrel Length: 4”
Sights/ Optics: This pistol has a pair of tritium TruGlo sights. The tritium is still bright.
Stock Configuration & Condition/ Grip: The grips are two-piece textured black polymer panels with “SIG / SAUER” molded vertically in relief at each lower rear edge. The grip panels have no handling marks, nicks, or scuffs. There are no cracks or chips. Overall, the grips are in Excellent Condition.
Type of Finish: Black Oxide
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates at 10/10.
Overall Condition: The pistol retains about 99% of its metal finish. The markings are clear. The screw heads have no tool marks. Overall, the pistol is in Excellent Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The slide to frame fit is snug. The single action trigger is crisp, and the double action is smooth. We did not fire this pistol. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box Paperwork and Accessories: This pistol comes with the original SIG Sauer black hard plastic box with serial number matching end label, a total of two Sig Sauer black oxide finished 10-round magazines, paperwork, and a chamber flag.
Our Assessment: The SIG P227 is a powerful .45 ACP semi-automatic pistol with a double-stack 10-round-magazine, though you’d hardly know it with its remarkably ergonomic design. The P227 offers formidable stopping power suitable for self-defense and tactical scenarios. Renowned for its accuracy and reliability, the P227 delivers consistent shot placement and smooth operation.
This SIG Sauer P227 Carry Semi-Auto Pistol was made in 2014 and is in Excellent Condition. It features a 4” barrel, 99% of its crisp, original black oxide finish, two-piece textured black polymer grips, clear markings, a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion, two SIG Sauer 10-round mags, and the original serial number matching SIG Sauer black hard plastic box. This would be a welcome addition to any SIG collection.
SIG Sauer Model 1911 45 Spartan "Molon Labe" .45 ACP 5" Semi-Auto Pistol W/ Box & 2x Mags 2013
Lot #93 (Sale Order 93 of 674)
Make: SIG Sauer
Model: 1911 45 Spartan
Serial Number: 54B002293
Year of Manufacture: 2013
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action Type: Single Action, Semi-Automatic, Removable Magazine Fed Pistol
Markings: The left side of the slide is marked “SIG SAUER 1911” and engraved with “MOLON LABE” in Greek. The right side of the frame is marked “SIG SAUER INC. / EXETER-NH-USA” and “54B002293”. The chamber is marked “.45 AUTO / SIG SAUER”. The slide has 24 karat gold inlay in the engraving.
Barrel Length: 5”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a tritium night sight dovetailed to the slide. The rear sight is a rectangular notch sight with two tritium dots on either side of the notch as a night sight aiming reference. The rear sight is marked “SIG SAUER”.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece smooth black hard plastic panels with a Spartan helmet above “MOLON / LABE” in Greek on each panel, all of which was executed with bronze inlay. There is no handling wear. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips rate in about Excellent Condition.
Type of Finish: Oil Rubbed Bronze Nitron
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is neither erosion in the bore, nor fouling in the grooves. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 100% of its metal finish. The screw heads are undamaged. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about Excellent Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The slide has no play to the frame. The trigger is crisp. There is an ambidextrous thumb safety. We did not fire this handgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with the original SIG Sauer black hard plastic box with serial number matching end label, a total of two bright finished 8-round magazines with Checkmate followers, and paperwork including the manual.
Our Assessment: The story of King Leonidas and his 300 Spartans’ epic 7 day stand during the Battle of Thermopylae in 480 BC has been immortalized in popular culture, and SIG Sauer decided to pay homage to their incredible courage with the release of the “1911 45 Spartan” over a decade ago.
This SIG Sauer 1911 45 Spartan Semi-Auto Pistol was made in 2013 and is in Excellent Condition. It features a 5” barrel, 100% of its crisp, original oil rubbed bronze Nitron finish, the Greek phrase “Molon Labe”, meaning “come and get them” (Leonidas’ plucky response to the Persian call for the Spartans to lay down their arms), factory engraved with 24 karat gold inlay at the left side of the slide, the original two-piece smooth black hard plastic grips with a Spartan helmet above “MOLON / LABE” in Greek on each panel, all of which was executed with bronze inlay, clear markings, a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion, two bright finished 8-round mags, and the original serial number matching SIG Sauer black hard plastic box. This would be a fantastic addition to any SIG collection.
Year of Manufacture: 2001 (AB Date Code). Envelope- 23.11.01
Caliber: .40 Smith & Wesson
Action Type: Double Action / Single Action Semi-Automatic Pistol with de-cocker/safety fed by Detachable Magazines.
Markings: The left side of the slide is marked “HK USP EXPERT” and ".40 S&W / AB 22-079420”. The right side of the frame is marked “Heckler & Koch GmbH / Made in Germany”. The accessory rail has a metal inlay marked “Heckler & Koch, INC. / 22-079420 / Sterling, VA”. The chamber is marked “HK .40S&W / 22-079420”.
Barrel Length: 5” with O-ring.
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a smooth black blade dovetailed to the slide. The rear sight is a fully adjustable, blacked out, serrated, square notch sight dovetailed to the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are integral to the black polymer frame, with “HK USP” marked in a smooth panel on the lower left side of the textured gripping surface, and US patent numbers in a smooth panel on the lower right side of the textured gripping surface. They have square checkering on the front and back straps. The grips and frame show basically no wear from use. Overall, the grips and frame are in Excellent to Like New Condition. The frame has an accessory rail, and ambi-safety/de-cocker.
Type of Finish: Black
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the polygonal rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore, but there is some light fouling. The feed ramp is gray. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9.5/10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 97% of its metal finish. There is operation wear on the barrel hood and side of the chamber with a few very faint lines on the slide. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about Excellent Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The de-cocker works as intended, as does the manual safety. The gun does not have a magazine disconnect. The safety also serves as a de-cocker. We did not fire this handgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol includes 2x Heckler & Koch 10-round magazines in Excellent Condition, and the original operator’s manual, associated paperwork, tool kit with extra O-rings, and zippered soft nylon factory case.
Our Assessment: The H&K USP Expert was introduced in 1998 as a high-performance semi-automatic pistol designed for precision shooting and competition. The Expert boasted a 5” barrel and long slide for superior accuracy over longer distances, and a match-grade trigger, offering a smooth pull with a short reset, making it ideal for fast, precise shooting. The USP Expert was discontinued in 2019, and those in .40 S&W remain particularly scarce today.
This Heckler & Koch H&K USP Expert Semi-Auto Pistol was made in 2001 and is in Excellent Condition. It features a 5” barrel, 97% of its original black finish, crisp textured grips that are integral to the black polymer frame, solid mechanics, clear markings, a bright bore with sharp polygonal rifling and no erosion (there is some light fouling), 2x Heckler & Koch 10-round mags, and the original operator’s manual, associated paperwork, tool kit with extra O-rings, and zippered soft nylon factory case. This is a beautiful example of the hard to find H&K USP Expert in .40 S&W.
First 1,000 S/N, French Indochina MAC Modele 1950 9mm Para 4 3/8" Semi-Auto Pistol ca. 1953 C&R
Lot #95 (Sale Order 95 of 674)
Make: MAC (Manufacture d’armes de Châtellerault)
Model: 1950
Serial Number: A 0.859
Year of Manufacture: ca. 1953. The first 100 pistols came off the production line on June 1, 1953, and the first 10,000 all had the “A” prefix. This pistol, based on the serial number, was the 859th made, suggesting almost certain manufacture in mid-1953.
Markings: The left side of the slide is marked “M.A.C”. The right side of the slide is marked “MODELE 1950 / CAL. 9mm”. The right side of the frame is marked with the serial number “A 0.859”.
Barrel Length: 4 3/8”
Sights/Optics: The front sight is a blade integral to the slide. The rear sight is a “U”-notch that is integral to the slide.
Stock Configuration and Condition: The grips are two-piece serrated black molded plastic panels. The smooth areas on both panels have moderate nicks and scuffs throughout. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips rate in Very Good Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue/Plum
Finish Originality: Refinished. When the pistol originally left the MAC factory, the slide and frame were a light gray parkerized. At some point in the past, some of these MAC Modele 1950s were re-blued, and the harder parts took a “plum” color, while the softer parts took the blue color. The slide, hammer, and small parts have all turned a pleasing “plum” color on this piece. The barrel was left “in the white”.
Bore Condition: The bore is gray, the rifling is well-defined. There is light erosion throughout as well as some minor stubborn fouling. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates at 7.5/10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 92% of its current metal finish. There is pitting under that current metal finish. The slide has light thinning on operable edges. The frame has light to moderate thinning on the front edges. The grip screws are lightly tool-marked, and the slots are strong. The pins and controls are free of any notable wear or damage. The markings are generally clear. Overall, this pistol rates in Fine Condition as refinished.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The slide has light play to the frame. We did not fire this pistol. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork, and Accessories: This pistol comes with one vintage original French Modele 1950 9-round magazine stamped “1950” on the bottom floorplate. It has also been re-blued, and carries “FRENCH 1950” hand painted in white at the lower left side of the body. Also included is a modern made zippered soft case.
Our Assessment: On October 30, 1946, the French Army General Staff instituted a program for the development of a new type of semi-automatic pistol. The French military desired a modern and effective handgun, and one that could be general issue to all branches. Several manufacturers were considered, including Manufacture Nationale d’Armes de Saint Étienne (MAS), Societe Alsacienne de Constructions Mécaniques (SACM), and SIG. Ultimately, the MAS design was chosen, which incorporated elements of the Colt 1911 with the previous French M1935S and M1935A pistols. While the MAS design was chosen, it was Manufacture Nationale d’Armes de Châtellerault (MAC) that started mass production, with the first 100 pistols coming off the line on June 1, 1953. A few thousand per month were made thereafter for the remainder of 1953, and those pistols were immediately sent to Indochina, where the brave French Legionnaires and Paratroopers were facing “hell in a very small place” at Dien Bien Phu.
This French Indochina MAC Modele 1950 Semi-Auto Pistol is Serial Number A 0.859. The first 100 pistols came off the production line on June 1, 1953, and the first 10,000 all had the “A” prefix. This pistol, based on the serial number, was the 859th made, suggesting almost certain manufacture in mid-1953. It’s in Fine Condition as refinished, and features a 4 3/8” barrel, 92% of its re-blued finish (the slide, hammer, and small parts have all turned a pleasing “plum” color), rugged two-piece serrated black molded plastic grips, a vintage original French Modele 1950 9-round mag, sound mechanics, generally clear markings, and a gray bore with well-defined rifling, light erosion, and some minor stubborn fouling. A great relic of “Indochine Francaise”.
Custom Engraved Kimber K6S Stainless .357 Magnum 2" Double Action Only Revolver W/ Box ca. 2018
Lot #96 (Sale Order 96 of 674)
Make: Kimber
Model: K6S Stainless
Serial Number: RV087540
Year of Manufacture: ca. 2018
Caliber: .357 Magnum
Action Type: Double Action Only, Internal Hammer, 6-shot, Swing Out Cylinder and Ejector Revolver
Barrel Length: 2”
Markings: The left side of the frame is marked “KIMBER / YONKERS NY USA” and with the serial number “RV087540”. The right side of the frame is marked “Kimber” in script. The left side of the barrel is marked “K6S”. The right side of the barrel is marked “.357 MAGNUM”. The cylinder, trigger, and frame carry exquisite custom floral scroll engraving, with a beautifully executed depiction of a bear at each side of the rear frame.
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a white dotted blade pinned to the barrel. The rear sight is a low profile square notch with two white dots and serrations on the back. DOT sighting system.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece, round butt, stippled dark hardwood stocks with “Kimber” in a smooth oval at each lower side. Overall, the grips are in about Excellent Condition.
Type of Finish: Stainless Steel
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no visible erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 99% of its metal finish. The cylinder, trigger, and frame carry exquisite custom floral scroll engraving, with a beautifully executed depiction of a bear at each side of the rear frame. There is a very light turn line on the cylinder, and a line on the breech face from the cylinder detent. The screw head is sharp. The markings are crisp and clear. Overall, this revolver rates in Excellent to Like New Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions as intended. We did not fire this handgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements. This revolver is Double Action Only and has a fully enclosed hammer.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol includes its original Kimber black cardboard box with a serial-matching end label, cable lock and keys, owner’s manual and paperwork, oil, speed loader strip, and zippered Kimber nylon case.
Our Assessment: The Kimber K6S revolver was revealed at the SHOT Show in 2016, and has remained a staple of the Kimber handgun line ever since. With its high quality construction and compact design, the K6S is an excellent choice for personal defense, law enforcement, and concealed carry.
This Custom Engraved Kimber K6S Stainless Double Action Only Revolver was made in ca. 2018 and is in Excellent to Like New Condition. It features a 2” barrel, 99% of its original Stainless Steel finish, exquisite custom floral scroll engraving on the cylinder, trigger, and frame, with a beautifully executed depiction of a bear at each side of the rear frame, the original two-piece stippled dark hardwood grips with “Kimber” in a smooth oval at each lower side, clear markings, solid mechanics, a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion, and the original Kimber black cardboard box with serial-matching end label and a host of accessories inside. This is a gorgeous Kimber K6S with custom engraving.
Factory Engraved 1 of 250 TALO Exclusive Kimber Patriarch .45 ACP Semi-Auto Pistol W/ Case 2010
Lot #97 (Sale Order 97 of 674)
Make: Kimber
Model: Patriarch
Serial Number: KPTR017
Year of Manufacture: 2010
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action Type: Semi-Auto Pistol fed by detachable magazine
Markings: The right side of the frame is marked “KIMBER MFG YONKERS NY USA” above the serial number “KPTR017”. There is beautiful floral scroll factory engraving at each side of the slide, with a serpent and eagle centering the name “Kimber” all in relief at the left side.
Barrel Length: 5”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a serrated fixed dovetailed blade. The rear sight is a serrated adjustable rectangular notched sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece factory carved walnut with an eagle embedded in the design in relief at each side. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips rate in about Excellent Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates at 10/10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 99% of its metal finish. There are no nicks or scratches. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about Excellent Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions properly. We did not fire this handgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol includes one factory original Kimber blued 7-round magazine in Excellent Condition (stamped Kimber on the bottom floorplate), and the original Kimber black hard plastic case with “TALO / ONE OF 250 PATRIARCH KIMBER / .45” maker’s tag and serial-matching end label, cable lock, and paperwork.
Our Assessment: The TALO Exclusive Kimber Patriarch .45 was a limited edition run of 250 pistols released in 2010. The Patriarch combined two of the best names in modern American firearms, TALO (standing for Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma), one of the most prolific distributors of limited edition firearms, and Kimber, renowned for their quality M1911 style pistols. The Patriarch boasted a Custom II blue receiver, Custom blue embellished and polished Series 70 slide with front and rear serrations, beautiful floral scroll factory engraving at each side of the slide, fixed blade front and adjustable rear notch sights, a solid aluminum trigger, a skeletonized hammer, a full length guide rod, a grip safety, and a checkered mainspring housing. These pistols sold out almost immediately, and any examples remain scarce today.
This Factory Engraved, 1 of 250, TALO Exclusive Kimber Patriarch .45 Semi-Auto Pistol was made in 2010 and is in Excellent Condition. It features a 5” barrel, 99% of its crisp, original blued finish, beautiful floral scroll factory engraving at each side of the slide, with a serpent and eagle centering the name “Kimber” all in relief at the left side, gorgeous two-piece factory carved walnut grips with an eagle in relief at each side, clear markings, solid mechanics, a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion, one factory original Kimber blued 7-round mag, and the original Kimber black hard plastic case with “TALO / ONE OF 250 PATRIARCH KIMBER / .45” maker’s tag and serial-matching end label. Based on the serial number, this pistol was the 17th made out of the 250. This is a truly outstanding piece.
Consecutive Set Engraved Smith & Wesson S&W 39-2 9mm 4" Semi-Automatic Pistols w/ Letters, 1972 C&
Lot #98 (Sale Order 98 of 674)
Make: Smith & Wesson (S&W)
Model: 39-2
Serial#: A168170 & A168171
Year of Manufacture: 1972 (Reference Factory Letter)
Caliber: 9mm Luger
Action Type: Single and Double Action Semi-Automatic Pistols with Detachable Magazines
Markings: (8170)The left side of the slide is marked “SMITH & WESSON” and “MADE IN U.S.A. / MARCAS REGISTRADAS / SMITH & WESSON / SPRINGFIELD, MASS.” The left side of the frame features the serial number “A168170” and “MODEL 39-2”. The grip panels each have a gold colored medallion with the S&W logo. The top of the barrel is marked “9MMCTG”. The right side of the slide is marked “PAT’S PENDING”. The right side of the frame is marked “TRADE” over a S&W logo with “MARK” at the bottom and “REG. U.S. PAT. OFF.” The slide and frame have been engraved heavily with leaves.
(8171)The left side of the slide is marked “SMITH & WESSON” and “MADE IN U.S.A. / MARCAS REGISTRADAS / SMITH & WESSON / SPRINGFIELD, MASS.” The left side of the frame features the serial number “A168170” and “MODEL 39-2”. The grip panels each have a gold colored medallion with the S&W logo. The top of the barrel is marked “9MMCTG”. The right side of the slide is marked “PAT’S PENDING”. The right side of the frame is marked “TRADE” over a S&W logo with “MARK” at the bottom and “REG. U.S. PAT. OFF.” The slide and frame have been engraved heavily with leaves.
Barrel Length: 4”
Sights/ Optics: The front sight is a serrated blade integral to the front of the slide. The rear sight is a screw-set square-notch leaf dovetailed to the rear end of the slide which is adjustable for windage.
Stock Configuration & Condition/ Grip: The grip panels are two-piece checkered wood. The bottom of the butt-strap features a lanyard loop. The news have been engraved with starburst.The grips have some light handling marks, nicks and compressions. Notably, (8170) shows light wear around the right panel's upper screw-slot There are no chips or cracks. The checkering remains sharp. Overall, the grip panels are in Fine plus condition.
Type of Finish: Blued Engraved and the frame has been left in the white at some spots as it is aluminum.
Finish Originality: Reblued
Bore Condition: (8170 & 8171) The bores are bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion in the bores. The bores rate 10/10 in this writer’s opinion.
Overall Condition: The pistols retain about 95% of its current metal refinish. The handguns have light handling marks on their surfaces. There is some finish loss on the safety levers as well as the trigger guards. There is a notable scratch near the serial number and model marking (8170). There is oxidation on the slide (8171). The markings remain clear. The engraved screwheads have light oxidation forming and remain serviceable. Overall, the pistols are in Fine condition.
Mechanics: The actions function correctly. The slide to frame fit is snug. We did not fire this set of pistols. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box Paperwork and Accessories: The pistols come with factory letters (8170 & 8171), a red box (not original), two single 8-round magazines. The magazines have standard markings and only light handling marks. Overall, the magazines are in Fine condition.
Our Assessment: The Smith & Wesson Model 39-2 is a single and double action semi-automatic pistol chambered for 9mm Luger rounds. Introduced in the mid-1950s the S&W Model 39 was the handgun that heralded the First Generation of S&W centerfire semi-automatic handguns. The Model 39 was the first American made double-action 9mm semi-automatic pistol making it the true successor to the “wonder-nines” which dominated the gun market in the 1980s and 1990s. Today, Smith & Wesson handguns have evolved with changing technologies, but even their newest models still pay homage to the classic Model 39. For example, the current CSX has a similarly shaped frame to Model 39 and is also chambered for 9mm cartridges. The S&W 39-2 is an improved version of the Model 39, redesigned with a shorter extractor because the earlier model’s extractor was prone to breakage. The 39-2 was introduced in 1971 and this particular handgun was made sometime between 1979-1980 based on its serial number. These handguns have beautiful after-market engraving and remain mechanically sound. Both pistols were in a shipment of 30 guns to Cheshire & Perez Co. in Monrovia, California They are very well designed handguns that have been artfully embellished, and should appeal to dedicated S&W collectors and gun enthusiasts more broadly.
Smith & Wesson S&W Pre-Model 10 5-Screw 2" .38 Special Revolver & Bridgeport Rig 1947-1948 C&R
Lot #99 (Sale Order 99 of 674)
Make: Smith & Wesson
Model: Pre-Model 10
Serial Number: S 951975
Year of Manufacture: 1947-1948
Caliber: .38 Special
Action Type: Single and Double Action Revolver (SA/DA) with Swing Out Cylinder
Markings: The butt is marked “S 951975”. The left side of the barrel is marked “SMITH & WESSON/ 38 S&W SPL CTG.”. The yoke cut is marked “23558” and the yoke is marked “23558”. The right side of the frame is marked with MADE IN USA. The side plate is marked with the S&W monogram logo. The rear face of the cylinder is marked “S 951975” as is the barrel flat above the ejector rod. The inside of the right grip panel is marked “S2” with an “H”. The left panel is marked “S1”, “A” and “138”. The outside of the grips is marked “MH”.
Barrel Length: Nominal 2” measures 1 7/8"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a round blade integral to a rise in the barrel. The rear sight is a square notch in the top strap.
Stock Configuration & Condition: Rarely seen in the wild, these Flat butt grips are aluminum. They are colloquially known as a “Bridgeport Rig”. The 'Bridgeport Rig' was a special holster developed in 1882 for the Colt Model 1873 Single Action Army. A special screw was added to the pistol, which fitted into the swivel clip. This allowed the user to point and fire quickly without having to remove the gun from the rig. There is light scuffing throughout. There is no notable wear or damage to the grips other than light handling marks. There are no chips or cracks. The grips both rate in about Excellent overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: All Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. The bore rates at 9.5/10 in this writer’s opinion.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 90% of its metal finish. There is thinning at all edges, heaviest to the left and right of the muzzle. The cylinder has a turnline and very light surface oxidation. There is a dent near the muzzle and a tad of erosion on the hammer. The screw heads show responsible tool use and have strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The Smith & Wesson 38 Hand ejector Pre-Model 10 is a revolver of worldwide popularity. In production for decades, some 6,000,000 of the type have been produced over the years, making it the most popular centerfire revolver of the 20th century. But this blue 2" pre-model 10 is about as rare as they come and is in about Fine condition with about 90% of its metal finish, a bright bore, and strong mechanics. This is a post-war .38 Military & Police 38 Hand Ejector M&P Pre Model 10 revolver. It has a pinned 2” barrel, Bridgeport stocks. The 'Bridgeport Rig' was a special holster developed in 1882 for the Colt Model 1873 Single Action Army. A special screw was added to the pistol, which fitted into the swivel clip. This allowed the user to point and fire quickly without having to remove the gun from the rig. If the collectors don’t pay enough attention it might slip away. This is still a K-frame .38, perhaps the benchmark for a .38 duty or defense revolver, and will certainly serve faithfully for lifetimes to come.
Smith & Wesson S&W Model 13 Air Crewman M&P M41 .38 Spl 2in DA/SA Revolver MFD 1956
Lot #100 (Sale Order 100 of 674)
Make: Smith & Wesson
Model: M13 Aircrewman
Serial Number: C369105
Year of Manufacture: 1956
Caliber: .38 Special/ Low-pressure M41 Special Ball
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “.38 SPL. ***. *”,but is obscured by a torch cut; the right is marked with “SMITH & WESSON”. The side plate has S&W’s monogram logo, the right side of the frame is marked with the four line Marcas Registradas. The sides of the grip frame have inspection marks. The butt of the grip frame is marked with the serial number. The backstrap is marked “PROPERTY OF U.S. AIR FORCE”. The topstrap is marked "REVOLVER, LIGHTWEIGHT, M13”. The left side of the frame is marked “P”. The inside of the right grip panel is stamped “369 / 104”. This is strange being one consecutive digit away from the serial.
Barrel Length: 2"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a serrated ramped blade integral to the barrel. The rear sight is a square notch at the rear of the top strap.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are checkered walnut magna stocks with S&W logo medallions and smooth diamonds around the grip screws. There are some scattered little compressions, scuffs, draglines, and dings. The checkering is strong. The grips rate in about good overall condition.
Type of Finish: Black Alloy with Blued Steel Barrel
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The obscured by a torch cut through the barrel.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 50% of its metal finish. The barrel and action have been cut. The temperature of the cutting device was high enough to actually weld the action closed and impede this item from ever working again. There are slag and burn marks of a considerable proportion on the left side of the revolver. The cuts were not completed as they go almost unnoticed on the right side of the gun. There is some notable slag on the right side of the ejector rod. The hammer has been misshapened and it shows from the right side. There are some scattered little nicks and scuffs. The cylinder has some spots of erosion and wear on the chamber faces and timing notches. The spots on the cylinder and one spot on the barrel have been covered by black permanent marker. There is also light finish loss on the trigger guard. The screw heads are lightly tool marked. The remaining markings are very clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about poor condition.
Mechanics: Due to the poor condition of the weapon and to the alloy construction of the cylinder, we do not recommend shooting this revolver, even if it were possible. The barrel has material loss. The action does not function correctly. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: none
Our Assessment: When the Korean War started in 1950, the US Air Force put out a call for lightweight, compact personal defense weapons they could issue to aircrews. Colt and Smith & Wesson, two of the largest and oldest revolver manufacturers, both submitted prototypes that used aluminum alloys in their designs. The Air Force would adopt Smith & Wesson’s design and ordered over 40,000 of these lightweight six shooters in .38 Special. These would arm aircrewmen as well as agents in the Office of Special Investigations.
Unfortunately, the aluminum alloy that was so cutting edge and lightweight that it helped Smith & Wesson win the Air Force contract was this product’s ultimate undoing. By 1959, many of the aluminum cylinders and frames of these revolvers showed significant breaks, cracks, and weaknesses, some units having ruptured altogether. The Smith & Wesson M13 Aircrewmen revolver, which requires the low-pressure M41 Special Ball ammunition as they couldn’t withstand commercial ammo loaded with lead bullets, was scrapped (literally, in most cases). But these guns were the beginning of a revolution in gun materials, and this revolver and its accessories showcase that history perfectly. Whether you’re a general firearms collector, military historian, or specifically a Smith & Wesson fan, this revolver would improve any collection it joined.
Smith & Wesson S&W Model 49 Bodyguard .38 Spl 2" Revolver 1983-1984
Lot #101 (Sale Order 101 of 674)
Make: Smith & Wesson
Model: M13 Aircrewman
Serial Number: C369105
Year of Manufacture: 1956
Caliber: .38 Special/ Low-pressure M41 Special Ball
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “.38 SPL. ***. *”,but is obscured by a torch cut; the right is marked with “SMITH & WESSON”. The side plate has S&W’s monogram logo, the right side of the frame is marked with the four line Marcas Registradas. The sides of the grip frame have inspection marks. The butt of the grip frame is marked with the serial number. The backstrap is marked “PROPERTY OF U.S. AIR FORCE”. The topstrap is marked "REVOLVER, LIGHTWEIGHT, M13”. The left side of the frame is marked “P”. The inside of the right grip panel is stamped “369 / 104”. This is strange being one consecutive digit away from the serial.
Barrel Length: 2"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a serrated ramped blade integral to the barrel. The rear sight is a square notch at the rear of the top strap.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are checkered walnut magna stocks with S&W logo medallions and smooth diamonds around the grip screws. There are some scattered little compressions, scuffs, draglines, and dings. The checkering is strong. The grips rate in about good overall condition.
Type of Finish: Black Alloy with Blued Steel Barrel
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The obscured by a torch cut through the barrel.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 50% of its metal finish. The barrel and action have been cut. The temperature of the cutting device was high enough to actually weld the action closed and impede this item from ever working again. There are slag and burn marks of a considerable proportion on the left side of the revolver. The cuts were not completed as they go almost unnoticed on the right side of the gun. There is some notable slag on the right side of the ejector rod. The hammer has been misshapened and it shows from the right side. There are some scattered little nicks and scuffs. The cylinder has some spots of erosion and wear on the chamber faces and timing notches. The spots on the cylinder and one spot on the barrel have been covered by black permanent marker. There is also light finish loss on the trigger guard. The screw heads are lightly tool marked. The remaining markings are very clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about poor condition.
Mechanics: Due to the poor condition of the weapon and to the alloy construction of the cylinder, we do not recommend shooting this revolver, even if it were possible. The barrel has material loss. The action does not function correctly. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: none
Our Assessment: When the Korean War started in 1950, the US Air Force put out a call for lightweight, compact personal defense weapons they could issue to aircrews. Colt and Smith & Wesson, two of the largest and oldest revolver manufacturers, both submitted prototypes that used aluminum alloys in their designs. The Air Force would adopt Smith & Wesson’s design and ordered over 40,000 of these lightweight six shooters in .38 Special. These would arm aircrewmen as well as agents in the Office of Special Investigations.
Unfortunately, the aluminum alloy that was so cutting edge and lightweight that it helped Smith & Wesson win the Air Force contract was this product’s ultimate undoing. By 1959, many of the aluminum cylinders and frames of these revolvers showed significant breaks, cracks, and weaknesses, some units having ruptured altogether. The Smith & Wesson M13 Aircrewmen revolver, which requires the low-pressure M41 Special Ball ammunition as they couldn’t withstand commercial ammo loaded with lead bullets, was scrapped (literally, in most cases). But these guns were the beginning of a revolution in gun materials, and this revolver and its accessories showcase that history perfectly. Whether you’re a general firearms collector, military historian, or specifically a Smith & Wesson fan, this revolver would improve any collection it joined.
Smith & Wesson 61-2 Escort .22 LR 2" Barrel Semi Auto Pistol 1970-1978
Lot #102 (Sale Order 102 of 674)
Make: Smith and Wesson
Model: 61-2
Serial Number: B7889
Year of Manufacture: 1970-1978
Caliber: .22LR
Action Type: Semi-Auto, Striker Fired, fed by detachable magazine.
Markings: The pistol is marked, “.22 LONG RIFLE CTG.” on the right side of the slide, and “SMITH & WESSON” on the left side. The left side of the frame is marked, “MADE IN U.S.A. MARCUS REGISTRADAS SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD MASS.” The right side is marked with the S&W trademark logo. The bottom of the grip frame is marked, “MOD 61-2 B7889” The grip is marked, “S / F”. The magazine is marked, “S&W”
Barrel Length: 2” Barrel
Sights / Optics: The rear sight is a dovetail square notch rear sight, with a dovetail squared front sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition: This pistol has two piece swirled plastic grip panels with checkering. The checkering is sharp. The brown and black grips have kept a nice color through the years. There are scuff marks and small hairline scratches. There are no chips or cracks. Overall this grip set rates at Good condition.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: This pistol has one 5 round magazine. There is light wear from use. Overall it rates at an very good condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no visible erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates at a 9/10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 89% of its metal finish. The markings are crisp. The leading edges are thinning. The front right side of the frame and barrel both show signs of previous corrosion.There is some minor operation wear on the chamber. Overall, this handgun rates in about Good Condition
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements. This pistol includes a manual thumb safety mounted to the frame.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol includes one magazine; Please see the photos.
Our Assessment: Based on the 1908 Bayard pistol and its blowback design the Smith & Wesson Model 61-2 is a compact and lightweight semi-automatic pistol chambered in .22 LR. Introduced in the 1970s, it was designed primarily as a concealed carry or backup weapon due to its small size and low recoil. But found its nickname “The Escort” in the women's market, being lightweight and easy to conceal.
While no longer in production, the Smith & Wesson Model 61-2 remains a sought-after pistol on the secondary market, valued for its unique design, reliability, and ease of use. It is a testament to Smith & Wesson's commitment to innovation and craftsmanship in firearm design.
San Antonio PD Smith & Wesson Model 38 Airweight Flat Latch .38 S&W Special Revolver SAPD 1962 C&R
Lot #103 (Sale Order 103 of 674)
Make: Smith & Wesson
Model: 38
Serial Number: 225693
Year of Manufacture: 1962
Caliber: .38 S&W Special
Action Type: Revolver, Double Action Only with Swing Out 5-Shot Fluted Cylinder, Enclosed Hammer
Markings: The Revolver is Marked “SAPD” on the left side under the cylinder.
Barrel Length: 1.88”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a fixed serrated blade. The rear sight is a square notch integral to the top strap.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are diamond pattern, checkered Magna grips with “SW” Monogram Medallion. Some of the checking has smoothed. There are notable chips or cracks. The grips rate in about good overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright. The rifling is sharp. There is no visible erosion in the bore. The bore rates a 9/10 in this writer’s opinion.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 90% of its metal finish. There is surface wear from use and storage. The screw heads are sharp and pins are unmarred. The markings are crisp. Overall, this handgun rates in about very good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Included is a S&W Historian letter which indicates that this revolver was shipped January 2, 1962, delivered to Straus Frank Co., in San Antonio, Texas and was one of 13 units shipped to that company for the City of San Antonio. Also included are photocopies of pictures of the SAPD Command Officers.
Our Assessment: The Smith & Wesson Model 38 is a compact and reliable concealed carry revolver that's ready to shine. This snub-nose revolver is chambered in .38 Special, and it's designed for close-quarters self-defense. Its small and lightweight frame makes it easily concealable, making it an excellent option for everyday carry.
One standout feature of the Model 38 is the condition. The gun's frame is made of airweight aluminum and the cylinder and barrel are crafted from stainless steel, ensuring durability and resistance to the elements. The revolver has a snag-free design, making it easy to draw from concealment without worrying about catching on clothing.The revolver features a simple yet effective sighting system with a ramp front sight and a fixed rear sight, providing quick alignment for close-range engagements.
The Smith & Wesson Model 38 offers a reliable and accurate option for self-defense. Its combination of compactness, lightweight, reliable strength, makes it a solid choice to keep you safe and confident; which is why it was chosen as a backup for the San Antonio Police. This gun has made it all these years in very good shape just to be owned by you.
Smith & Wesson S&W Model 24-3 .44 Special 4" DA/SA Revolver 1983-1984 & Box
Lot #104 (Sale Order 104 of 674)
Make: Smith & Wesson
Model: 24-3
Serial Number: ABZ4015
Year of Manufacture: 1983-1984
Caliber: .44 S&W Special
Action Type: Single And Double Action Revolver
Markings: The left of the barrel is marked “SMITH & WESSON”, the right is marked “.44 S.&W. SPECIAL CTG”. The butt is marked with the serial number. The yoke cut is marked with the model and serial numbers. The yoke and sides of the grip frame have inspection marks. The side plate has the S&W logo, the right of the frame has the four line Marcas Registradas. .
Barrel Length: 4”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a Baughman style blade on a raised boss. The rear sight is a square notch in a micrometer click adjustable base.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are classic two-piece checkered Goncalo Alves target stocks with medallions. The checkering is still sharp. Overall, the grips are in about Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Blued with case hardened hammer and trigger.
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. There is some stubborn fouling and evidence of firing. Bore rates 9/10 in this writer’s opinion.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 99% of its metal finish. The cylinder has a faint, incomplete turn line. The front of the cylinder has very light burn marks. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about very excellent condition. Please see the photos.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder lockup has almost no play. The double action is smooth and the single action is crisp. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Included is a serial matching blue S&W box, The box rates in about very good plus condition. The original tools are in the box.
Our Assessment: This is a great addition to any Smith Collector’s safe. The model 24-3 was a limited production run. It is estimated that only 2,625 of these revolvers were manufactured with the 4” barrel, Baughman sights and Target stocks, in S&W 44 SPL. It retains 99% of its original finish and comes with its original box. If you don’t plan on leaving it a safe queen we would understand, she has been fired, the gun fits well in the hand and points nicely, pair that with a crisp S&W trigger pull and you have a winner. This is a purpose built revolver for competition, and with the S&W name on it you can’t go wrong.
Smith & Wesson S&W The .357 Magnum Pre-Model 27 6.5" DA/SA Revolver & Case 1954 C&R
Lot #105 (Sale Order 105 of 674)
Make: Smith & Wesson
Model: The .357 Magnum, Pre-Model 27
Serial Number: S135339
Year of Manufacture: 1954
Caliber: .357 Magnum
Action Type: Single and Double Action Revolver with Swing-Out Cylinder
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “SMITH & WESSON”. The rear face of the cylinder is marked “S135339”, the rear face of the yoke is marked “135339”, the butt is marked “S135339”, the underside of the ejector star is marked “135339”, and the underlug cut of the barrel is marked “S135339”. The side-plate is marked with the S&W logo. The right side of the frame is marked with the four-line Marcas Registradas address. The right side of the barrel is marked “S&W. 357 MAGNUM”. The yoke cut and yoke are marked with assembly numbers. The sides of the grip frame have inspection marks.
Barrel Length: 6 1/2”, Pinned
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a serrated ramped blade pinned to a ramped base pinned to the barrel rib. The rear sight is a S&W micrometer click square notch adjustable for windage and elevation. The barrel rib, ramp, rear sight tang, and the topstrap are finely checkered to reduce glare.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece target checkered wood panels. There are some light handling marks. There are no major defects. Overall, the grips are in about very good condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion. This bore rates 10/10 in this writer’s opinion.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 90% of its metal finish. There are some light handling marks. There are some scars from corrosion showing near the front sight. There are no burn marks on the cylinder. The is finish loss at the muzzle , the front sight, the crane hinge and on the right side of the frame near the trigger guard. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver is in about very good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder lockup produces light side-to-side play on each chamber with the trigger depressed. The double-action trigger is smooth, the single action crisp. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: A wooden display case lined with blue fabric. Also included is the screwdriver, the mop, brush, and cleaning rod. They are all in good condition.
Our Assessment: This is a Smith & Wesson double-action revolver made in 1954. When first introduced by Smith & Wesson in 1935 it was known as the Registered Magnum and in 1939 Smith & Wesson changed the name to “The .357 Magnum”, and later the Model 27. It was noted for its durability and reliability and has been a favorite of shooters since its inception. The 3.5” barrel length version of this revolver was extremely popular with FBI agents from the 1940s to the 1960s. General George Patton carried an ivory handled Registered Magnum with a 3 ½” barrel (along with his ivory handled Colt Peacemaker) Patton called the Model 27 his “killing gun”. This Pre-Model 27 revolver looks good and should be a hit with the collectors. It is one of the strongest double-action .357 Magnum revolvers ever made, built on S&W’s N-frame, also used for the .44 Magnum.
Sharp Cased Smith & Wesson S&W Model 29-2 .44 Magnum 6" DA/SA Revolver, 1980
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “SMITH & WESSON”, the right is marked “44 MAGNUM”. The side plate has S&W’s monogram logo and the right side of the frame has the four-line Marcas Registradas address. The yoke cut is marked with the serial and model numbers. The butt is marked with the serial number. The yoke and the sides of the grip frame have inspector marks.
Barrel Length: 6 inches, respecfully 5 ?”, Pinned
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a serrated ramp blade with a red insert pinned to a ramped base integral to the barrel rib. The rear sight is a flat top, square notched and white outlined leaf in a base that is micrometer click adjustable for windage and elevation.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are checkered Goncal Alves target stocks with a football cut and S&W medallions. There are some scattered light handling marks. There are no chips or cracks. The checkering is still very sharp. Overall, the grips are in about Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. 10/10 on this bore rating. This gun appears factory test fired at best.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 99% of its metal finish. There is a nearly imperceptible dragline on the cylinder showing light use and meticulous storage. There are no major defects. The screw heads are sharp with strong slots. This revolver was purchased with collecting in mind. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver is in Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder locks up with very light side-to-side play on each chamber when the trigger is depressed. The double-action trigger is smooth and the single action is crisp. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Included is a wood presentation case in perfect shape, cleaning rod, mop, screwdriver. The box has been re-lined with blue felt and foam.
Our Assessment: “Go ahead, make my day”. Developed in a collaboration between Smith & Wesson and Remington with the input of big-bore handgun shooters including Elmer Keith, The .44 Magnum revolver and cartridge took the revolver world by storm in the 1950s, later to be known worldwide, even outside the firearms community, as “the most powerful handgun in the world” due to its portrayal in the Dirty Harry movies.
This is Smith & Wesson’s famous Model 29-2 built on the N-Frame with a square butt. This Immaculate revolver has a deep blue finish, with a wide serrated case-colored trigger and wide checkered hammer. The presentation box and all its accoutrement. So if you’re in the market to collect a blue 29-2 this is it. That being said, it has hardly any wear and comes with all the appeal and luster of a collectors prize. An ultra classic addition to any collection. But you’ve got to ask yourself one question. Do you feel lucky?
Smith & Wesson Model 38 Airweight Revolver .38 S&W SPL 2" 1983
Lot #107 (Sale Order 107 of 674)
Make: Smith & Wesson
Model: 38
Serial Number: 403J34
Year of Manufacture: 1983 ( Smith and Wesson Standard Catalog)
Caliber: .38 S&W Special
Action Type: Revolver, Double Action Only with Swing Out 5-Shot Fluted Cylinder, Enclosed Hammer
Markings: The right side of the barrel is marked “AIRWEIGHT / 38 SPL. CTG.”. The right side of the frame is marked with the four-line marcas registradas address. The left side of the barrel is marked “SMITH & WESSON”. The left side of the frame is marked with the S&W logo. The yoke cut is marked “MOD. 38”. The yoke and sides of the grip frame are marked with inspection marks. The butt is marked with the serial number.The interior of the right grip panel is stamped with a number that does not match the serial number and the letters “JRD”.
Barrel Length: 1.88”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a fixed serrated blade. The rear sight is a square notch integral to the top strap.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are diamond pattern, checkered Magna grips with “SW” Monogram Medallion. The checking is sharp. There are notable chips or cracks. The grips rate in about excellent overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright. The rifling is sharp. There is no visible erosion in the bore. The bore rates a 10/10 in this writer’s opinion.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 99% of its metal finish. The balance shows little to no use whatsoever. There is surface wear from storage. The screw heads are sharp and pins are unmarred. The markings are crisp. Overall, this handgun rates in about excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: A Smith and Wesson Blue Box is included. (not original)
Our Assessment: The Smith & Wesson Model 38 is a compact and reliable concealed carry revolver that's ready to shine. This snub-nose revolver is chambered in .38 Special, and it's designed for close-quarters self-defense. Its small and lightweight frame makes it easily concealable, making it an excellent option for everyday carry.
The Bodyguard series, later named the Models 38, 49, 638, and 649, offered a compromise not found in many other revolvers. Typically, you can either have a fully enclosed hammer to prevent snags, which prevents use in single-action, or you can have an exposed hammer that can snag but allows precise single-action use. These models, with aluminum, steel, and stainless steel frames respectively, allow both by having a shroud that leaves only the serrated hammer spur exposed. This prevents snagging and allows for single-action use, the best of both worlds. This Model 38 Bodyguard Airweight is a compact and lightweight, snag-free revolver that is still capable of precise shooting when necessary. This handgun retains about 99% of its metal finish. The balance shows little to no use whatsoever. There is surface wear from storage. The screw heads are sharp and pins are unmarred. The markings are crisp. Overall, this handgun rates in about excellent condition.
Smith & Wesson S&W Pre-Model 18 .22 LR 4" Revolver & Case 1965 C&R
Lot #108 (Sale Order 108 of 674)
Make: Smith & Wesson
Model: Pre Model 18
Serial Number: K214258
Year of Manufacture: 1954 (Reference S&W Standard Catalog)
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “SMITH & WESSON”, the right is marked “22 Long Rifle CTG”. The side plate has S&W’s monogram logo and the right side of the frame has the four-line Marcas Registradas address. The yoke cut is marked with inspection numbers. The butt is marked with the serial number. The yoke and the sides of the grip frame have inspector marks. Inside of grips are marked with non-matching serial numbers.
Barrel Length: 4” Pinned & Ribbed
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a serrated ramp blade fixed to a rise integral to the barrel rib. The rear sight is a flat top, square notched leaf in a base that is micrometer click adjustable for windage and elevation.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The Flat-butt Magna style grips with S&W medallions. There are a couple hard ring marks on the right panel. Checking is still semi-sharp.There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in about fair condition.
Type of Finish: Blued with case hardened hammer and trigger.
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9.5/10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 65% of its metal finish and displays signs of operation. The right side of the revolver has lost most of its finish to corrosion and oxidation from poor storage.The left side shows some of the same issues. The turn line is apparent. There are handling marks. The screw heads are sharp. There is finish wiped from the face of the cylinder. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver is in about fair condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder locks up with light play on each chamber when the trigger is depressed. The double-action trigger is smooth and the single action is extremely light and crisp. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Wooden case with dovetailed corners. The foam inserts inside the box contain a cleaning rod and bore brush. The Box is in fine shape. (We do contend that this boxes ability to store moisture is most likely what ruined the finish of the revolver,and do not recommend extended storage of this weapon in this box)
Our Assessment: From 1910 onward Smith and Wesson Hand Ejector revolvers came in target variations equipped with adjustable sights. Rimfire revolvers built on the .32 frame were considered heavyweights and the first serious effort toward a .22 built on the 38 (K) frame did not come about until 1931. The high velocity .22 long rifle cartridge had become popular and the company advertised the new K-22 “Outdoorsman” as being specifically designed for the high speed round.
It was marketed to hunters and outdoorsmen in a climate that could not have been less ideal. After the Model 17 was deemed the K22 then came the Model 18 which gave the shooter a tapered barrel option not previously designed in the model 17.
This Pre-Model 18 S&W revolver in the case is in fair condition for its age. This is an old revolver that the whole family can enjoy, whether plinking, target shooting, but that’s just my opinion. It has a perfect bore but has lost most of its finish and only retains 65% of it. This will make a great shooter.
Smith & Wesson S&W Pre-Model 17 K-22 .22 LR 6" DA/SA Revolver, Fishhook Hammer 1947 C&R
Lot #109 (Sale Order 109 of 674)
Make: Smith & Wesson
Model: K-22 Pre-Model 17
Serial Number: K16604
Year of Manufacture: 1947 (reference standard Catalog)
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Action Type: 6-Shot, Double Action / Single Action, Swing-Out Fluted Hand Ejector Revolver
Barrel Length: 6”, Pinned & Ribbed (Second Model)
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a pinned patridge, the rear sight is a micro-click serrated adjustable leaf attached to the top strap.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are original and numbered two-piece checkered target style with smooth diamonds and S&W monogram medallions.There is no major wear, only some smoothing around the edges and some handling marks.. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in about fine condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. There is stubborn fouling in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates at a 9/10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 96% of its metal finish. There is a small hairline scratch on the left side of the barrel. There is also a hairline scratch on the right side of the barrel near the frame. There is finish loss at the muzzle. There is a thin and intermittent turn line not through the finish on the cylinder. Some of the leading edges have thinned. There is some finish loss on the ejector rod. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver is in about fine plus condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The single-action trigger is crisp and the double-action smooth. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Comes with a red and black box (not original) in very good condition with minimal wear.
Our Assessment: Introduced in 1931, the K-22 saw a few improvements such as the now-iconic micrometer adjustable rear sight introduced in the 2nd Model and the barrel rib introduced on the 3rd Model K-22 Masterpiece or Pre-Model 17. This example is a second model and is in about Fine condition with about 96% of its finish remaining, a great bore in its 6” barrel paired with very good stocks. With its 5-screw frame, pinned & ribbed barrel and classic look, they quite literally do not make them like this anymore. This is a wonderful opportunity at an old-school Smith & Wesson with all of the quality craftsmanship they were known for in the early years, and in its very high condition will be a splendid addition to your collection.
Smith & Wesson Pre-War K-22 "Outdoorsman" 1st Model .22 LR 6" DA/SA Revolver 1931-1940 C&R
Year of Manufacture: 1931-1940 (reference Standard catalog)
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Action Type: 6-Shot, Double Action / Single Action, Swing-Out Fluted Hand Ejector Revolver
Barrel Length: 6”, Pinned
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a pinned patridge blade, the rear sight is a pre– micro-click adjustable leaf attached to the top strap.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered walnut with smooth diamonds and S&W monogram medallions. There is heavy wear. The grips have smoothed considerably over the last 90 years; Especially the right panel. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in about very good condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is pleasingly bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates at a 9.5/10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 82% of its metal finish. There is a small “z” shaped scratch on the side plate. There are scuffs and scrapes. The muzzle and sides of the barrel show finish loss; Most notably observed on both sides of the barrel. Most of the leading edges have thinned. The cylinder has lost some finish, The ejector rod has lost its finish. There is oxidation on both the hammer and trigger. There is a turn line through the finish on the cylinder. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver is in about very good condition as a C&R.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The single-action trigger is crisp and the double-action smooth. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Comes with a blue S&W box ( that is not matching to the weapon); box in very good condition with minimal wear for its age. There are also some original brochures from S&W included.
Our Assessment: Introduced in 1931, the K-22 saw a few improvements such as the now-iconic micrometer adjustable rear sight introduced in the 2nd Model and the barrel rib introduced on the 3rd Model K-22 Masterpiece or Pre-Model 17. This example is a first model with its “Long Action” and is in about very good condition with about 82% of its finish remaining, a great bore in its 6” barrel paired with Walnut stocks. With its 5-screw frame, pinned barrel and classic look, they quite literally do not make them like this anymore. This is a wonderful opportunity at an old-school Smith & Wesson with all of the quality craftsmanship they were known for in the early years, and in its very good condition will be an outstanding acquisition for any collector or shooter.
Smith & Wesson Pre-War K-22 "Outdoorsman" 1st Model .22 LR 6" DA/SA Revolver 1931-1936 C&R
Year of Manufacture: 1931-1940 (reference Standard catalog)
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Action Type: 6-Shot, Double Action / Single Action, Swing-Out Fluted Hand Ejector Revolver
Barrel Length: 6”, Pinned
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a pinned patridge blade, the rear sight is a pre– micro-click adjustable leaf attached to the top strap.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered walnut with smooth diamonds and deep dish S&W monogram medallions.There is no notable wear. The grips have smoothed over the last 90 years. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in about very good condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates at a 10/10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 87% of its metal finish. There is a small hairline scratch on the left side of the frame and also on the side plate. There are scuffs and scrapes. The muzzle and sides of the barrel show finish loss; Most notably observed on the left side of the barrel. Most of the leading edges have thinned. The cylinder has lost some finish, The ejector rod has lost its finish. There is a turn line through the finish on the cylinder. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver is in about very good condition as a C&R of 90 years old
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The single-action trigger is crisp and the double-action smooth. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Comes with a 1950’s box ( that is not matching to the weapon);box in very good condition with minimal wear for its age. There is also an original screw driver cleaning rod and wire brush included
Our Assessment: Introduced in 1931, the K-22 saw a few improvements such as the now-iconic micrometer adjustable rear sight introduced in the 2nd Model and the barrel rib introduced on the 3rd Model K-22 Masterpiece or Pre-Model 17. This example is a first model with its “Long Action” and is in about very good condition with about 87% of its finish remaining, a great bore in its 6” barrel paired with Walnut stocks. With its 5-screw frame, pinned barrel and classic look, they quite literally do not make them like this anymore. This is a wonderful opportunity at an old-school Smith & Wesson with all of the quality craftsmanship they were known for in the early years, and in its very good condition will be an outstanding acquisition for any collector.
Smith & Wesson Model 34-1 Model of 1953 .22/32 Kit Gun .22 LR 2" DA/SA Revolver 1966-1969 C&R
Lot #112 (Sale Order 112 of 674)
Make: Smith & Wesson
Model: 34-1 .22 Kit Gun
Serial Number: 119969
Year of Manufacture: 1969-1981
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Action Type: Single Action or Double Action Revolver with 6 Round Swing-Out Cylinder
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “SMITH & WESSON” and the left side of the frame is marked with the S&W logo. The yoke cut is marked “MOD / 34-1”. The right side of the frame is marked with the 4 Line “Marcas Registradas” address. The right side of the barrel is marked “.22 L.R CTG.”. The butt is marked “119969”,
Barrel Length: 2” round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a serrated ramped blade pinned to the barrel rib. The rear sight is a flat topped square notched target sight adjustable for windage and elevation that is screwed to the top strap. The top of the barrel rib and the long base of the rear sight are serrated and have a matte finish to reduce glare.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are checkered walnut with grip screw escutcheons on a round butt grip frame that have S&W medallions at the tops. The checkering is sharp. There are no chips or cracks. The grips rate is about Very Fine overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. 10/10 bore rating in this writer’s opinion.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 98% of its metal finish. There are a few little scuffs and draglines from use and storage. There is finish loss at the muzzle ont left side. The crane has lost a bit of finish near the hinge. There is a faint turn line on the cylinder. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder lockup has very light play on all six chambers. The double action trigger is smooth and the single action crisp. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: none
Our Assessment: This is a S&W Model 34-1 Model of 1953 .22 Kit Gun with a 2” barrel and a blue finish. The revolver has adjustable target sights and a pinned barrel (the barrel pin was deleted on this model in 1982). The revolver is in about Excellent condition with about 98% of its original metal finish remaining. The bore is bright with sharp rifling and no erosion. With its adjustable sights and 2” barrel, it will be great for plinking and varmint control while still being compact and easy to carry. That said, in its high condition, this is going to interest the Smith collectors, too.
Smith & Wesson Pre-Model 35 Model of 1953 .22/32 Target .22 LR 6" DA/SA Revolver 1955-1957 C&R
Lot #113 (Sale Order 113 of 674)
Make: Smith & Wesson
Model: Pre Model35, Target 22/32, The Model of 1953 .22 LR Kit Gun
Serial Number: 23711
Year of Manufacture: (1955)1953-1969(Serial Range Starting with #101 to #135465)
Caliber: .22 Short, Long or Long Rifle
Action Type: Single Action or Double Action Revolver with 6 Round Swing-Out Cylinder
Markings: The left side of the pinned barrel is marked “SMITH & WESSON” and the left side of the frame is marked with the S&W logo. The yoke cut is marked “B/148/3”. The right side of the frame is marked with the 4 Line “Marcas Registradas” address. The right side of the barrel is marked “.22 LONG RIFLE CTG.”. The butt is marked “23711”.
Barrel Length: The pinned and ribbed barrel is 6” in length.
Sights / Optics: The front target sight is a serrated patridge blade set into the barrel rib. The rear sight is a flat topped square notched target sight adjustable for windage and elevation that is screwed to the top strap. The top of the barrel rib and the long base of the rear sight are serrated and have a matte finish to reduce glare.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are checkered walnut with diamond cut around the grip screw escutcheons on a round butt grip frame that have S&W medallions at the tops. There are only light handling marks. The checkering is sharp. There are no chips or cracks. The grips rate in about Fine overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is fouling in the grooves. There is no erosion in the bore. 9.5/10 on the bore rating in this writer’s opinion.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 98% of its metal finish. Some loss at the muzzle.The cylinder has a faint turn-line. The trigger and hammer show strong case color. There is light finish loss on the ejector rod. Otherwise, there are only light handling marks. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about very fine plus condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder lockup has almost no play on all six chambers. The double action trigger is smooth and the single action crisp. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Comes with a red box (not original)
Our Assessment: This is a Smith and Wesson Pre Model 35 Model of 1953 .22 Kit Gun with a 6” barrel and a blue finish. The revolver has adjustable target sights and a pinned barrel. The revolver is in about fine condition with about 98% of its original metal finish remaining. The bore is bright with sharp rifling and no erosion. It's in high condition and is going to interest the Smith collectors.
Smith & Wesson 5-Screw Pre-Model 36 Chiefs Special .38 Special 2" Revolver & Box 1951-1952 C&R
Lot #114 (Sale Order 114 of 674)
Make: Smith & Wesson
Model: The .38 Chiefs Special/ Pre 36
Serial Number: 7018 (Four-digit serial number, second-year production.)
Year of Manufacture: 1951-1952 (Reference Standard catalog, and feature changes)
Caliber: .38 Special
Action Type: 5-Shot, Double / Single Action, Swing-Out Cylinder Hand Ejector Revolver.
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “SMITH & WESSON''. The left side of the frame, below the cylinder release, is marked with the “S&W'' trademark logo. The yoke cut is marked “41438”. The right side of the barrel is marked “38 S&W. SPL.”. The right side of the frame, below the cylinder, is marked with the four-line “Marcas Registradas'' address. The butt of the grip frame is marked with the serial number. The yoke is marked with inspection marks “41438”
Barrel Length: 1 7/8”, Pinned
Sights / Optics: The front sight is an older style smooth ramp forged with the barrel rib. The rear sight is a square notch in the top strap. (The smooth ramp front sight found until 1952)
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are checked diamond walnut grips. There are common handling marks. The checkering is strong. The grips rate about fine overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion. The Bore rates 9.5/10 in this writer's opinion.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 98% of its metal finish. There is a light turn line on the cylinder. There is faint operational wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver is in about Excellent condition. Please see our photos.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder lockup has very light side-to-side movement. The single action is crisp. The double-action trigger is smooth. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: A red S&W Box in fine shape. The box is tagged “Smith & Wesson 38 Chiefs Special” and is appropriate for the revolver's age. The numbers on the box do not match the gun.
Our Assessment: This small revolver, designed primarily for plainclothesmen and off-duty police officers, made its public debut at The International Association of Chiefs of Police conference in 1950. At the conference, the Smith & Wesson sales force asked the police chiefs to vote on a name for the new revolver. The most commonly suggested name was .38 Chief’s Special. Designed with the needs of law enforcement officials in mind, the Chief’s Special proved to be a popular revolver for personal protection due to its size and weight. When Smith & Wesson adopted model numbers in 1957, the Chiefs Special became the Model 36.
This is a blue Chief Special with a two-inch barrel and round butt, featuring the early small trigger guard, first flat latch, and the smooth ramp sight. These features are rarely observed and should be taken under consideration when placing a value on this piece. It is in phenomenal shape and is a classic gun to add to any collection. It seems to have been cared for meticulously over its 70-plus years. It's a gun that should be held as a shining example of what Smith & Wesson does right. Be the one that takes it into their fold for the next half-century.
Stevens New Model Pocket Rifle No. 40 .22 12" Tip-Up Single Shot Pistol ca. 1896-1916 C&R
Lot #115 (Sale Order 115 of 674)
Make: J. Stevens
Model: 32
Serial Number: 26409
Year of Manufacture: 1890s Antique
Caliber: 22
Action Type: Single shot
Markings: Top flat of the octagon /round heavy barrel shows “J. STEVENS A &T CO. Chicopee Falls Mass USA” in TWO LINES; Some of which is covered by the rear sight; the Serial number “26409”on the left flat of the chamber. Underneath the brass framed pommel we see the matching serial number “26409”. The word “John has been carved into the butt and backstrap of the pistol.
Barrel Length: 11 ? inches
Sights / Optics: The front sight is finely preserved by the hood that still protects the thin post with beaded top. Also a second front sight is mounted atop the hood. The rear sight is a “v”notch for fast acquisition , the block is dovetailed to the rear of the barrel.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are walnut with only a few compression marks from handling. The brass escutcheons are original to the set and show the proper amount of wear for a 125 year old item. The grips rate in about 9/10 overall condition. The detached wire stock is not with the rifle (now Pistol)
Type of Finish: Blued steel and Nickel Coated steel Frame with walnut grips.
Finish Originality: Finish is original and has not been redone.
Bore Condition: The bore is surprisingly bright and the rifling is strong. There is no erosion in the bore. The bore rates at 9.5/10 in this writer’s opinion.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 45% of its metal finish. The screw heads are tool-marked with serviceable slots. The lock up is tight. The back strap is drilled for the original “stock”. The markings are strong. Overall, this handgun rates in very good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: none
Our Assessment: Joshua Stevens was born on September 10, 1814 in Chelsea or Chester, Mass.—there is a dispute over his birth place. For 26 years, Stevens worked for other New England gun makers including Samuel Colt, Eli Whitney, Cyrus Allen, Edwin Wesson, and the Mass. Arms Co. In 1864, Joshua Stevens started his factory at the age of 50 with 2 partners, James Taylor and W. B. Fay. He died in 1907, at the age of 92 having been retired from Stevens for 10 years. Joshua Stevens was not an inventor, but just a good businessman. In 1864, he obtained patent # 44123 for a very basic, breech-loading tip-up that became the basis for all but two of the 14 Stevens single-shot pistols. Joshua Stevens left the firm with a substantial fortune at the age of 82. In 1864, Joshua Stevens started his factory in Chicopee Falls, Mass. on the north side of the Chicopee River. It was located in an old grist mill and the company’s name was “J. Stevens & Co.” The factory started when the Civil War was close to an end. The company was a world leader in the arms market until the early 1900s. Many established gun manufacturers failed after the Civil War due to the market surplus of guns.
In this writer's opinion the “tip up” has some of the sleekest styling and most elegant grips of their time. These guns are fun to shoot and are sure to be a prize in any collection. It was a treat to see this heavy barrel model 32 tip up. I love that these guns were mainly made for “enjoyment and entertainment” as opposed to the other rifles made throughout the civil war. These guns were known as “ PARLOR PISTOLS” because people would literally shoot them in the parlor. Back then, when guests arrived, the house host would have been obliged to entertain them. So they might find a deck of cards, place a few in the fireplace, serve some brandy and cigars, while playing “HORSE” with their extremely accurate target pistols in the parlor. Any one will enjoy owning this antique arm.
Stevens Offhand Target No. 35 .22 5" Tip-Up Single Shot Pistol ca. 1907-1916 C&R
Lot #116 (Sale Order 116 of 674)
Make: J. Stevens A&T Co.
Model: Tip Up
Serial Number: 55139
Year of Manufacture: 1890s Antique
Caliber: 22
Action Type: Single shot
Markings: Top flat of the octagon /round heavy barrel shows “J. STEVENS A &T CO. Chicopee Falls Mass USA” in TWO LINES; the Serial number “55139”on the left flat of the chamber.
Barrel Length: 5” inches (Looks to have been cut down)
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dove tailed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a “v”notch on a leaf , dovetailed to the rear of the barrel.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are walnut with only a few compression marks from handling. The brass escutcheons are original to the set and show the proper amount of wear for a 125 year old item. The grips rate in about 8.5/10 overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blued steel frame with walnut grips.
Finish Originality: Finish is original and has not been redone.
Bore Condition: The bore is surprisingly bright and the rifling is thinned. There is no erosion in the bore. The bore rates at 8.5/10 in this writer’s opinion.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 45% of its metal finish. The screw heads are tool-marked with serviceable slots. The lock up is tight. The trigger-guard is a Model 37 Gould Model Style, though the markings on the receiver are not there; The markings elsewhere are strong. Overall, this handgun rates in Fair to good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: none
Our Assessment: Joshua Stevens was born on September 10, 1814 in Chelsea or Chester, Mass.—there is a dispute over his birth place. For 26 years, Stevens worked for other New England gun makers including Samuel Colt, Eli Whitney, Cyrus Allen, Edwin Wesson, and the Mass. Arms Co. In 1864, Joshua Stevens started his factory at the age of 50 with 2 partners, James Taylor and W. B. Fay. He died in 1907, at the age of 92 having been retired from Stevens for 10 years. Joshua Stevens was not an inventor, but just a good businessman. In 1864, he obtained patent # 44123 for a very basic, breech-loading tip-up that became the basis for all but two of the 14 Stevens single-shot pistols. Joshua Stevens left the firm with a substantial fortune at the age of 82. In 1864, Joshua Stevens started his factory in Chicopee Falls, Mass. on the north side of the Chicopee River. It was located in an old grist mill and the company’s name was “J. Stevens & Co.” The factory started when the Civil War was close to an end. The company was a world leader in the arms market until the early 1900s. Many established gun manufacturers failed after the Civil War due to the market surplus of guns.
In this writer's opinion the “tip up” has some of the sleekest styling and most elegant grips of their time. These guns are fun to shoot and are sure to be a prize in any collection. I love that these guns were mainly made for “enjoyment and entertainment” as opposed to the other rifles made throughout the civil war. These guns were known as “ PARLOR PISTOLS” because people would literally shoot them in the parlor. Back then, when guests arrived, the house host would have been obliged to entertain them. So they might find a deck of cards, place a few in the fireplace, serve some brandy and cigars, while playing “HORSE” with their extremely accurate target pistols in the parlor. Any one will enjoy owning this antique arm.
Birmingham Small Arms BSA Majestic .30-06 Springfield 22" Bolt Action Rifle W/ Weaver K4 Scope C&R
Lot #117 (Sale Order 117 of 674)
Make: Birmingham Small Arms Co. (BSA)
Model: Majestic
Serial Number: 7F1494
Year of Manufacture: Ca. 1950s-1960s
Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
Action Type: Bolt Action Fed by Internal Magazine with Hinged Floorplate
Barrel Length: 22”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to a serrated ramped base fixed to the barrel. The base is slotted for a hood (not present). The rear sight is a folding invertible u/v notch sight, fine adjustable for elevation, dovetailed to the barrel. The receiver is mounted with a vintage Weaver K4 scope with fine crosshair reticle. The sight picture is clear. The glass is clean. The body of the scope has light handling wear. The scope rates in Very Good condition.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is one-piece checkered walnut with schnabel tipped forend, capped pistol grip, straight comb with cheek piece, vented Pachmayr rubber buttpad, and two sling rings front and rear fitted with a leather sling. The checkering is sharp save for the top of the wrist and high handling areas where the peaks have been worn down a bit. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 7/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttpad. There are a few compression marks, nicks, and scratches throughout the stocks. Overall, the stock is in about Fine condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is some faint erosion scattered throughout the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 8/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 80% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows light operation wear, finish loss around the muzzle which has taken some corrosion, and a few minor scratches far and in between. Most of the wear is concentrated on the bottom metal with scuffs and scratches that have removed some of the finish as well as finish loss around the edges. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in about Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. There is a two position safety on the right side of the bolt that locks the bolt and disengages the trigger when it is SAFE. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with its aforementioned scope and leather sling. The sling is still pliable with only light handling wear, rating in Fine condition.
Our Assessment: Introduced in the late 1950s, the BSA Majestic was a bolt-action rifle popular among hunters and target shooters. It typically came chambered in several calibers, such as .243 Winchester, .270 Winchester, and .30-06 Springfield, catering to various hunting requirements. The rifle featured a strong and simple action, a high-quality barrel, and was known for its accuracy and durability. The Majestic was a step above their standard rifles with elegant stocks and finish.
Marlin Model 57-M Levermatic .22 Magnum 24" Micro-Groove Barrel Lever Action Rifle 1966-1968 C&R
Lot #118 (Sale Order 118 of 674)
Make: Marlin Firearms Co.
Model: 57-M (Magnum)
Serial Number: NSNV
Year of Manufacture: 1966-1968, C&R
Caliber: .22 Magnum
Action Type: Lever Action with Detachable Magazine
Barrel Length: 24”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a hooded beaded blade dovetailed to a serrated ramped base screwed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a u-notch elevator sight dovetailed to the barrel. The top of the receiver has been installed with a weaver-style scope rail screwed to the receiver. The left side of the receiver is drilled, tapped, and filled for sight options (not included).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is one piece walnut with capped semi-pistol grip, fluted raised comb, checkered black hard rubber Marlin buttplate. The belly has a Marling “bullseye”. The LOP measures 13 5/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. There are very few compression marks and light scratches scattered about the stock. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the stocks rate in about Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the micro-groove rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of its metal finish. There is some wear on top of the receiver from the installed scope rail. There is a small scratch on the mag tube in front of the band. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in about Excellent condition for C&R.
Mechanics: The action functions smoothly and correctly. This rifle has a safety lever located on the right side next to the trigger. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: The Marlin Model 57-M stands out for its levermatic action which offers a faster cycle rate compared to typical lever-action rifles. Introduced in the late 1950s, this model was designed to handle the .22 Magnum round, a choice that was fairly innovative at the time, providing a higher velocity and more effective range than the standard .22 LR. The rifle features a sleek, streamlined look with a shorter throw in the lever action, which makes it notably quick and smooth to operate. Its popularity among small-game hunters and target shooters can be attributed to its precision and the ease of handling it offers. The 57-M also has a micro-groove barrel, a Marlin innovation that includes more grooves with a shallower depth, significantly enhancing the accuracy of the rifle. Collectors and enthusiasts appreciate this model for its balance of traditional craftsmanship and innovative features, making it a cherished piece in any collection.
Marlin Firearms Co. No. 25 .22 Short or CB Caps 23" Slide Action Rifle 1909-1910 C&R
Lot #119 (Sale Order 119 of 674)
Make: Marlin Firearms Co.
Model: No. 25
Serial Number: 4335
Year of Manufacture: 1909-1910
Caliber: .22 Short or CB Caps
Action Type: Pump-Action, Fed by Magazine Tube
Barrel Length: 23” Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a fixed “U”-notch dovetailed to the barrel.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece walnut with a grooved slide handle, straight grip, straight comb, and steel buttplate. The LOP measures 12 3/4” from the front of the trigger to the rear of the buttplate. The buttstock has been sanded and refinished. The buttstock’s fit to the buttplate and both tangs are “shy”. There are compressions on the slide handle along with a few shallow nicks. There is a tiny mark on the right side of the buttstock, but other than that there is no notable wear. The buttplate has scattered nicks, dings, and scratches, and has taken a deep patina with minor erosion at the heel and toe. Overall, the stocks rate in Fair Condition as Refinished.
Type of Finish: Blued, None Left
Finish Originality: Original, None Left
Bore Condition: The bore is dark with erosion throughout. The rifling is very worn to the point that it's nearly non-existent. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 1/10.
Overall condition: This rifle retains about none of its finish. It shows general operation wear, finish loss throughout all parts, and mottled patina. The right side of the receiver has a number of dings and nicks, and the left side of the receiver has heavy tool marks around the lifter pin. The screw heads range from tool marked to marred, all of the slots are still serviceable however. The pins are unmarred except for the lifter pin. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in Poor to Fair Condition (See Mechanics).
Mechanics: The lifter was installed improperly and is semi-loose. The cam does not engage the lifter properly. The slide and bolt rack back properly but then the action jams and won’t slide forward. Otherwise, the trigger and hammer function properly.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The Marlin No. 25 pump action rifle was only produced between 1909-10, and specifically chambered for .22 Short & CB caps, ideal for low-noise shooting and small-game hunting. This model was manufactured before the introduction of high-speed ammunition, so firing anything surpassing 1,100 fps would damage the bolt. .22 CB rounds, which travel at approximately 700 fps, are ideal, and so quiet that you might not even realize you're firing the gun.
This Marlin Firearms Co. No. 25 .22 Short or CB Caps Slide Action Rifle was made in 1909-1910 and is in Poor to Fair Condition. It features a 23” barrel, none of its original blued finish, two-piece walnut stocks (the buttstock has been sanded and refinished), and a dark bore with rifling worn to the point that it’s nearly non-existent (and with erosion throughout). The lifter was installed improperly and is semi-loose. The cam does not engage the lifter properly. The slide and bolt rack back properly but then the action jams and won’t slide forward. Otherwise, the trigger and hammer function properly. With some tender love and care, this would still make for a fun little critter gun, plinker, or addition to a slide action collection.
ATI/GSG German WW2 Style Schmeisser StG-44 .22 LR 17" Semi-Auto Sturmgewehr Rifle 2012 & Crate
Lot #120 (Sale Order 120 of 674)
Make: ATI/GSG (American Tactical Imports/German Sport Guns)
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a hooded post. The rear sight is a sliding “U”-notch escalator marked “1-10”.
Stock Configuration & Condition: Wooden serrated pistol grip and smooth buttstock, with a top trap in the buttstock that holds cleaning tools and spare parts (none included). The handguard is a steel vented barrel shroud. The LOP measures 14” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. There are some light scratches on the pistol grip, buttstock, and buttplate. There is a gash on the lower left rear buttstock from storage and transportation. Overall, the stock rates in about Fine Condition.
Type of Finish: Blued/Black
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no visible erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows no visible wear outside of some loose storage wear. There are a few scratches about the metal. The screw heads are sharp and the pins are unmarred. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Excellent Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with the original serial-matching ATI/GSG wood import crate, (1x) 24-round detachable magazine, owner’s manual, chamber lock and keys, cleaning tool, and chamber flag.
Our Assessment: The "Fuhrer" himself is largely credited with coining the term "Sturmgewehr", translated in English as “assault rifle”, essentially a selective fire shoulder arm utilizing an intermediate cartridge. The German High Command and firearms industry pioneered the intermediate cartridge concept in the late 1930s, realizing that most engagements occurred within 300 yards, beyond the effective range of SMGs, and at which distance a full size battle round was unnecessarily high powered. After an exhaustive development process during the early high water years of WW2, the Germans adopted the 7.92x33 "kurz" intermediate cartridge and the Hugo Schmeisser/Haenel designed Mkb42(H) as the Maschinenpistole 43 (MP43), eventually re-designated the StG-44 in deference to the Fuhrer. First used in combat by the Germans on the Eastern Front in 1944, the StG-44 worked well in the cold, was surprisingly accurate, and its in-line design helped mitigate recoil during automatic fire. The StG-44 possessed many of the characteristics now considered standard features of modern assault rifles, including on both the AK and AR platforms. The ATI/GSG Semi-Auto Sturmgewehr Rifle in .22 LR was introduced over a decade ago as a blowback rimfire modern replica of the classic StG-44 assault rifle. Retaining as many of the original specs as possible, the ATI/GSG version is perfect for casual plinking, target shooting, and hunting.
This ATI/GSG German WW2 Style StG-44 Semi-Auto Sturmgewehr Rifle was made in 2012 and is in Excellent Condition. It features a 17” barrel, 98% of its original blue and black finish, the classic wooden serrated pistol grip and smooth buttstock (there’s a gash on the lower left rear buttstock from storage and transportation), steel handguard, iron sights, solid mechanics, a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion, and the original serial-matching ATI/GSG wood import crate, (1x) 24-round detachable mag, owner’s manual, chamber lock and keys, cleaning tool, and chamber flag. This is a fantastic semi-auto clone of history’s original assault rifle, and is just begging to be added to a collection.
Model: D-Day Commemorative “The Soldier” M-1 Carbine (Model Number AOM130C2)
Serial Number: ME3199
Year of Manufacture: 2019, for the 75th Anniversary of D-Day
Caliber: .30 Carbine
Action Type: Semi-Automatic Carbine fed by detachable M-1 Carbine magazines.
Markings: The top rear of the receiver is marked “AUTO-ORDNANCE / WORCESTER, MA”. The top front of the receiver is marked “U.S. CARBINE / CAL 30 M1”. The magazine catch is marked “M”. The left side of the receiver is marked “ME3199”.
Barrel Length: 18” Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a fixed blade set between protective ears. The rear sight is a clone of an early style “L” type flip sight dovetailed to the top of the receiver.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is very similar to a traditional M-1 Carbine stock with an oval sling cut, low wood, Type 2 barrel band, cross bolt safety, and 2-rivet upper handguard. The left side of the stock is laser-engraved with the “New York Times” newspaper headline from June 7, 1944, a 75th Anniversary of D-Day logo, Eisenhower’s legendary “We Will Accept Nothing Less Than Full Victory!” quote, and the beach invasion battlefield scene. The right side is laser-engraved with a pair of dog tags dated June 6, 1944, a map of Normandy, a depiction of US paratroopers and other invasion infantrymen, and the shoulder sleeve insignia of the famous US Army divisions that participated in the landing: the 101st and 82nd Airborne, the 1st Infantry Div. “Big Red One”, the 90th Infantry Div. “Tough Ombres”, the 4th Infantry “Ivy” Division, and the 29th Infantry Division. The LOP measures about 13.25” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock is in New in Box Condition.
Type of Finish: Cerakote Green and Parkerized
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: New In Box
Overall Condition: New In Box
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this carbine. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This carbine includes one 15-round magazine in Like New Condition, and the original serialized cardboard box with foam cut-out, cable lock with keys, owner’s manual, and paperwork.
Our Assessment: “My fellow Americans: Last night, when I spoke with you about the fall of Rome, I knew at that moment that troops of the United States and our allies were crossing the Channel in another and greater operation. It has come to pass with success thus far…”
-President Franklin D. Roosevelt
The Allied invasion of Normandy was the greatest amphibious assault in world history, and though there was almost another full year of ferocious combat before victory in Europe could be declared, the successful landing on the French coast marked the beginning of the end for the Third Reich. In 2019, in honor of the 75th Anniversary of that “Day of Days”, the famous Auto-Ordnance released a special edition commemorative M-1 Carbine to honor those intrepid GIs who hit the beach on June 6, 1944.
This Auto-Ordnance Kahr Arms D-Day Commemorative “The Soldier” M-1 Carbine was made in 2019 and is in New In Box Condition. It features an 18” barrel, 100% of its crisp, original cerakote green and parkerized finish, a beautiful walnut stock, a perfect bore, the original serialized cardboard box, a Like New 15-round mag, and the original owner’s manual and paperwork. The left side of the stock is laser-engraved with the “New York Times” newspaper headline from June 7, 1944, a 75th Anniversary of D-Day logo, Eisenhower’s legendary “We Will Accept Nothing Less Than Full Victory!” quote, and the beach invasion battlefield scene. The right side is laser-engraved with a pair of dog tags dated June 6, 1944, a map of Normandy, a depiction of US paratroopers and other invasion infantrymen, and the shoulder sleeve insignia of the famous US Army divisions that participated in the landing: the 101st and 82nd Airborne, the 1st Infantry Div. “Big Red One”, the 90th Infantry Div. “Tough Ombres”, the 4th Infantry “Ivy” Division, and the 29th Infantry Division. This gorgeous commemorative M-1 Carbine serves not only as a functional firearm, but also as a tribute to the courage and commitment of the US soldiers who fought to liberate Occupied Europe from the crushing weight of the German jack boot.
Scarce Canadian Remington Nylon 66 Mohawk Brown 66MB .22 LR 19.5" Semi-Auto Rifle 1959-1967 C&R
Lot #122 (Sale Order 122 of 674)
Make: Remington
Model: Nylon 66, Mohawk Brown (66MB)
Serial Number: 6040206
Year of Manufacture: The Canadian Remington three letter date codes have not been deciphered. Likely produced between 1959-1967.
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Action Type: Semi-Auto Fed by Buttstock Mounted Tubular Magazine
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “H C G / .22 LR ONLY / REMINGTON / MADE IN CANADA / PAT. PEND.”. The left side of the receiver is tagged with a small serial number label, reading “6040206”. The grip cap is marked “REMINGTON / NYLON / 66”. The buttplate is marked “REMINGTON”.
Barrel Length: 19 1/2”, Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade screwed to the barrel. The rear sight is a “U”-notch leaf adjustable for elevation and windage fixed to the barrel shroud. The top of the receiver is scope grooved.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is one-piece “Mohawk Brown” plastic with a black capped forend, checkered forend with smooth white diamonds, capped checkered pistol grip, fluted straight comb, and serrated “Remington” black plastic buttplate. The LOP measures approximately 13 5/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate shows light scuffs and scratches at the heel and toe, with a few light handling marks. There are no chips or cracks. There are scattered scratches and scuffs. Overall, the stock rates in about Very Good Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 85% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows light operation wear. A majority of the receiver and barrel are covered by an even spread of frost and freckled corrosion. There is thinning on the leading edges and muzzle. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Fine Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The rifle has a safety mounted in the top of the wrist. We did not fire this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: In the mid-1950s, Remington collaborated with DuPont to develop a nylon plastic that could be used in place of expensive walnut for rifle stocks. The resulting material was called “Zytel”, and the first Remington rifle to utilize the new material was the Nylon 66. The “66” portion was derived from the specific color mixture of the Zytel, which was in a wood-like shade called “Mohawk Brown”. The Zytel stock was dovetailed along the length and glued together, and remarkably proved both lightweight and durable. The Remington Nylon 66 was introduced in 1958, and produced until 1987. During the 1960s, firearms import restrictions in Canada (coupled with high demand for .22 rifles) led Remington to send parts across the border to a factory in Ontario, where they were assembled into rifles and marked “Made in Canada”. Few “Made in Canada” Remington Nylon 66s were made, and they remain scarce and desirable today.
This Made In Canada Remington Nylon 66 Mohawk Brown .22 Semi-Auto Rifle was made between 1959-1967 and is in Fine Condition. It features a 19.5” “MADE IN CANADA” marked barrel, 85% of its original blued finish, the classic one-piece “Mohawk Brown” plastic stock with a black capped forend, checkered forend with smooth white diamonds, capped checkered pistol grip, fluted straight comb, and serrated “Remington” black plastic buttplate, clear markings, solid mechanics, and a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion.
Custom Colt CAR-A3 HBAR Elite 5.56 NATO 24" Heavy Barrel Semi-Auto AR15 Style Target Match Rifle
Lot #123 (Sale Order 123 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: CAR-A3 HBAR Elite (Model Number CR6724)
Serial Number: BK014178
Year of Manufacture: 2009 (verified by Colt serial number lookup)
Caliber: 5.56 NATO (.223 Rem.)
Action Type: Semi-Automatic, Direct Impingement, fed by detachable AR-15 pattern magazines.
Markings: The left side of the receiver is marked with a Rampant Colt, another Colt logo, “CAR-A3 / HBAR ELITE / CAL. 223 / SER. BK014178”, “COLT’S MFG. CO. INC. / HARTFORD, CONN. / U.S.A.”, and “SAFE FIRE”. The barrel is marked “MP 5.56 NATO 1/9 HBAR ELITE”. The gas block is marked “H2”.
Barrel Length: 24”, Round, 26.5” with the muzzle brake.
Sights / Optics: There are currently no provisions for iron sights on the rifle. The top of the receiver has a 6” Picatinny rail for the mounting of optics and accessories.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The furniture set on the rifle includes a 12.5” tube-style forend with two sling attachment studs. There is currently a Harris-style bi-pod mounted to the tube. There is a checkered wood ambi-palm swelled pistol grip with finger grooves and a palm shelf. There is a Vltor 6 position collapsible stock with cheek shelves, tube storage, storage compartment, QD sling cups, and a rubber buttpad. The forend has some minor marks in the finish, the palm shelf shows scuffs on the bottom and edges, and the stock shows mild wear from use. The length of pull is 14.5” from the front of the Timney trigger to the back of the buttpad at full extension. Overall, the furniture is in Very Good Condition.
Type of Finish: Black, Stainless, and Silver Coating.
Finish Originality: Custom (Original and Refinished)
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. The feed ramps are smooth and shiny. The muzzle brake shows some carbon build-up and minor verdigris. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of its metal finish. There are two nicks in the finish on the bottom of the receiver on the mag well. The barrel shows a few minor marks. The balance of the finish shows scattered minor marks from use. The screw heads are sharp and the pins are clean. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good to Very Good Plus Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle includes one AR-15 style 20-round magazine in Very Good Condition, and stamped “.223 cal/5.56 mm / NHMTG S/42 / HARTFORD, CT” on the bottom floorplate. Also included is a Colt cardboard box.
Our Assessment: Introduced in 1996, the Colt CAR-A3 HBAR Elite (Model Number CR6724) was intended to be Colt's premier long-range semi-automatic AR-15 style precision target shooting and competition rifle, fitted with an extra long (24”) “HBAR” stainless steel match-grade heavy barrel. The heavy, long barrel contributes to increased accuracy and reduced barrel whip during firing, the free-float tube style handguard prevents barrel contact and enhances precision, and the flat top upper receiver (no carry handle or rear sight) with a Picatinny rail allows for easy mounting of optics, all highly valued by target shooters. Popular among enthusiasts for its ability to deliver consistent accuracy out of the box, the CR6724 is a go-to choice for those who demand precision in their semi-automatic rifles.
This Custom Colt CAR-A3 HBAR Elite Semi-Auto Rifle was made in 2009 and is in Very Good to Very Good Plus Condition. It features a 24” heavy match-grade barrel (26.5” with the muzzle brake), 99% of its custom (original and refinish) black, stainless, and silver coated finish, a 12.5” tube-style forend, a Vltor 6 position collapsible stock, a checkered wood ambi-palm swelled pistol grip, a Harris-style bi-pod mounted on the tube, a Timney trigger for smooth, reliable performance, a 20-round mag, clear markings, solid mechanics, and a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion (only some carbon build-up and minor verdigris in the muzzle brake). With nearly all-original components and minimal wear, this rifle offers fantastic value for any enthusiast or competitive shooter seeking a top-tier semi-automatic rifle with a reputation for precision.
Springfield Armory M1A Standard Issue .308 22" Semi-Auto Rifle Synthetic Stock, 11x Mags 2013
Lot #124 (Sale Order 124 of 674)
Make: Springfield Armory
Model: M1A Standard Issue (Model Number MA9106)
Serial Number: 302759
Year of Manufacture: 2013, verified with Springfield Armory
Caliber: .308 Winchester (7.62 NATO)
Action Type: Semi-Automatic rifle fed by detachable magazines.
Markings: Rear top of the receiver is marked “US RIFLE M1A /SPRINGFIELD / ARMORY / 302759”. Right side of the front sight is marked “NM 062”. Top of the bolt carrier group is marked “77901886-SA F00255”. Back of the buttpad is marked ""SPRINGFIELD ARMORY / SINCE 1794”.
Barrel Length: 22”, Round, 25” with the flash hider
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a National Match 0.62 blade set between two protective wings. The rear sight is a fully adjustable aperture sight set between two protective wings.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is black synthetic polymer, with a checkered semi-pistol grip and forend, and a rubber buttpad. The LOP measures 13.5” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttstock. The stock shows minimal handling wear with no chips or cracks. Overall, the stock is in Excellent Condition.
Type of Finish: Parkerized
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no visible erosion in the bore. There is some minor fouling present. There is no verdigris on the flash hider. The feed ramps show some minor copper fouling. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains 99% of its metal finish. This rifle shows only minor handling wear with rub wear on the friction surfaces of the bolt. The markings are clear and the screw heads are sharp. Overall, this rifle is in Excellent Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle includes one 10-round magazine in Very Good Condition, 6x 20-round magazines in Very Good Condition, and 4x additional 20-round magazines still in their packaging, for 11 magazines in total. Also included is an attached Torel Gunslinger leather sling.
Our Assessment: The Springfield Armory M1A is a civilian version of the M14, the battle rifle originally developed for the US military in the late 1950s. Chambered in .308 Winchester (7.62x51mm NATO), the M1A retains many of the characteristics that made the M14 reliable and versatile, including a rotating bolt, a gas-operated action, and the ability to deliver accurate semi-automatic fire. Springfield Armory Inc. introduced the M1A in the 1970s as a high-quality option for target shooting, hunting, and tactical use, and their modern pieces are just as impressive.
This Springfield Armory M1A Standard Issue Semi-Auto Rifle was made in 2013 and is in Excellent Condition. It features a 22” barrel (25” with the flash hider), 99% of its crisp, original parkerized finish, a black synthetic polymer stock with a checkered semi-pistol grip and forend, a durable rubber buttpad, 11 mags in total, an attached Torel Gunslinger leather sling, clear markings, solid mechanics, and a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion (only some minor fouling). This is a beautiful example of the classic Springfield Armory M1A.
Modern Made 18" Smith & Wesson S&W Logo Porcelain On Steel Double Sided Flanged Advertising Sign
Lot #125 (Sale Order 125 of 674)
The name Smith & Wesson has been synonymous with finely crafted American made firearms since 1852. This Modern Made 18” Smith & Wesson S&W Logo Porcelain On Steel Double Sided Flanged Advertising Sign is in Very Good Condition, with some scattered scratching and spot darkening at front and back, some scattered spot chipping around the edges, and with some scattered wear evident. Otherwise, the sign is in fine shape, with no other damage to the tough porcelain on steel construction. Most interestingly, it’s double sided with a flanged mounting bracket carrying 5 holes along the right side, measures 18” in diameter, and boasts a striking design on both sides of black and white with “SMITH & WESSON” across the upper portions, their classic intertwined “S&W” logo at the middle portions, and “SINCE 1852 / SPRINGFIELD MASS” along the lower portions. A fine example of a Modern Made 18” Smith & Wesson S&W Logo Porcelain On Steel Double Sided Flanged Advertising Sign.
Antique Smith & Wesson Commercial 3rd Model Russian .44 6.5" Nickel Revolver W/ Holster Rig
Lot #126 (Sale Order 126 of 674)
Make: Smith & Wesson
Model: Commercial 3rd Model Russian (Model No. 3 Russian Third Model)
Serial Number: 46715
Year of Manufacture: 1874-1878
Caliber: .44 S&W Russian
Action Type: Single Action Revolver with Top Break Barrel
Markings: The butt of the grip is marked “1874 / 46715 “STAR” / P”. The top of the barrel is marked “SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD MASS. U.S.A. PAT. JULY 10.60.JAN. 17.FEB.17.JULY 11.65 & AUG.24.69 RUSSIAN MODEL”. The rear face of the cylinder, bottom of the barrel latch, and rear of the top strap are marked “7403”. The interior of the right grip panel is marked with the matching serial number “46715".
Barrel Length: 6 1/2” with a full-length top rib
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a thin half-round blade forged from the rib. The rear sight is a “U” in a rise in the barrel latch.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece smooth brown walnut on a round-butt grip frame. There is a hole in the bottom grip frame from the missing butt swivel. There are some light compressions and draglines from use and storage but no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in about Fine Condition.
Type of Finish: Nickel
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is well-defined. There is minimal scattered erosion and pitting in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates at 9/10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 90% of its metal finish. There is scattered finish loss that has oxidized. There are draglines and patches of cloudy finish. There are some little nicks and dings. There is patina on the trigger guard. The hammer still shows some color from the case-hardening. The screw heads are lightly tool marked with serviceable slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about Fine Condition.
Mechanics: The action works correctly. The cylinder lockup produces barely any side-to-side play. We did not fire this handgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with a beautiful late 19th century “Mexican double loop” brown leather pistol holster with elegant hand carved floral tooling along the front. Also included is a late 19th century brown leather gun belt with 20 integral shell loops along the back. Both pieces are in Good Condition.
Our Assessment: When Smith & Wesson began making centerfire top break revolvers in 1870, they named the large framed .44 Model “No. 3”. This was followed by the .38 Model “No. 2” in 1876, and the .32 Model “No. 1 1/2” in 1878, based on frame sizes, not date of manufacture. All were made first in single action, and later double action models were added. The single-action versions of the Model No. 3 were made in 4 distinct groups: Americans, Russians, Schofields, and New Models. The 3rd Model (of the No. 3) Russian was distinguished by the round butt grip frame with extreme knuckle, as well as the latch mounted on the barrel as opposed to the frame, and were in .44 caliber with 6 1/2” or 7” barrels. Legendary lawman Pat Garrett, most famous for ridding New Mexico territory of Billy the Kid, is known to have owned an S&W 3rd Model Russian.
This Antique Smith & Wesson Commercial 3rd Model Russian Revolver was made between 1874-1878 and is in Fine Condition. It features a 6 1/2” barrel, 90% of its original factory nickel finish, the classic “extreme knuckle”, the original serial-matching two-piece smooth brown walnut grips, clear markings, and a bright bore with well-defined rifling (there’s minimal scattered erosion and pitting). There is a hole in the bottom grip frame from the missing butt swivel. This pistol comes with a beautiful late 19th century “Mexican double loop” brown leather pistol holster with elegant hand carved floral tooling along the front, and a late 19th century brown leather gun belt with 20 integral shell loops along the back. This is a wonderful Old West Smith & Wesson top break revolver, tooled holster, and gun belt rig.
Antique Smith & Wesson .44 Double Action 1st Model .44 Russian 6" Revolver
Lot #127 (Sale Order 127 of 674)
Make: Smith & Wesson
Model: .44 Double Action 1st Model
Serial Number: 7404
Year of Manufacture: 1881-1913. Although cataloged into the twentieth century, all frames were manufactured prior to 1899, making this gun an Antique.
Caliber: .44 Russian
Action Type: Double Action/Single Action Revolver
Barrel Length: 6" Ribbed
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a pinned round blade fixed to the rib at the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a “V”-notch in the raised portion of the barrel catch.
Grip Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered black hard rubber with “S&W” monograms at their tops. The grips have very minor handling wear. There is little evidence of use. The checkering is well defined. The grips are inscribed with the serial number inside to match the revolver. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Excellent Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with sharp rifling. There is infrequent faint erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates about 9 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 85% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at some edges. There is infrequent faint surface oxidation, mostly on the barrel and cylinder. There is finish loss on the cylinder and near the muzzle. There are a few scattered minor marks. There is a turnline. The action shows operational wear. The grip screw is lightly tool marked with a strong slot. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in Fine Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this handgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The name Smith & Wesson has been synonymous with finely crafted American made firearms since 1852. In 1881, Smith & Wesson introduced the .44 Double Action First Model, the last of their big top break revolvers. Chambered in .44, it was a big bore “gunfighter’s gun”. In fact, the famed Texas gunfighter and notorious “badman” John Wesley Hardin was carrying an S&W .44 Double Action when he met his end in the Acme Saloon in El Paso in 1895.
This Antique Smith & Wesson .44 Double Action 1st Model Revolver was made from ca. 1881-1913 (although cataloged into the twentieth century, all frames were manufactured prior to 1899, making this gun an Antique) and is in Fine Condition. It features a 6” barrel, 85% of its original blued finish, serial-matching, elegant two-piece checkered black hard rubber grips with “S&W” monograms at their tops, good mechanics, and a mostly bright bore with sharp rifling and infrequent faint erosion. Lastly, this revolver comes from the personal collection of inventor, founder, and President of Universal Firearms, Abe Seiderman, and should be of additional interest to collectors for that ownership lineage. A signed Certificate Of Authenticity from the Seiderman family will be included with this piece. This is a “must have” for any Smith & Wesson or Old West collector.
Antique US Civil War Era Smith & Wesson Model 2 "Old Army" .32 RF 6" Tip-up Revolver 1865
Lot #128 (Sale Order 128 of 674)
Make: Smith & Wesson
Model: Number 2 “Old Army”
Serial Number: 36068
Year of Manufacture: Ca. May 1865
Caliber: .32 Rimfire
Action Type: Single Action Six-Shot Revolver with Tip-Up Barrel
Barrel Length: 6” Octagon. Full-length top rib
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a rounded brass blade fixed to the barrel. The rear sight is a “V”-notch cut into the cylinder stop leaf on top of the cylinder that reveals itself once the hammer is cocked.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are lacquered rosewood on a flat butt grip frame. The right grip panel is stamped with a serial number matching that of the revolver. The wood is dark with luster glowing around the brass escutcheons of the grips. There are small scratches near the bottoms of the panels and a few light handling marks in both grips. There is a thin crack on the left grip panel that runs from the base to just below the escutcheon. There is a set of initials and a date marked inside the left grip panel, reading “SVM 7/11/24”. There is verdigris forming on the escutcheons. Overall, these original stocks rate in about Very Good Condition.
Type of Finish: Blued. The hammer and trigger were once case colored. The cylinder, frame, and barrel show their age. The blue that is left has begun to turn to mostly brown patina.
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is semi-bright with apparent rifling. There is sporadic erosion throughout. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 7/10.Most antique firearms have bores that will show erosion. This is not only due to age but to the use of black powder. When fired, black powder reacts corrosively. NRA Antique Firearm Conditions Standards are quite lenient for bores. In some cases, NRA standards disregard bore condition for collector firearms.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 60% of its metal finish. There is thinning on the leading edges. There are a few light handling marks scattered over the barrel, front strap, and backstrap. There is light oxidation and even some surface rust forming towards the muzzle. The side plate displays hard scratches from vigorous cleaning. The hammer spur has broken off. The main spring has been replaced. The screw heads are lightly tool marked, and the markings range from clear to faded. Overall, this handgun rates in about Fair to Good Condition.
Mechanics: The revolver functions correctly. The barrel lockup shows a small amount of side to side play and a small amount of up and down play. We did not fire this handgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: Smith & Wesson was the leader in the commercial development of rimfire cartridges before the Civil War. With war clouds looming, Smith & Wesson introduced their Model 2 “Old Army” .32 in 1861. Like the Model 1, the Model 2 was a tip-up design, with a 6-shot non-fluted cylinder and a “spur” trigger. Although the US government didn’t purchase any Model 2s, the State of Kentucky ordered over 700 Model 2 “Armies” from Benjamin Kittredge & Co. in late 1862, and even more in 1863. They also remained a popular private purchase sidearm among cavalrymen and officers. General George Armstrong Custer is known to have carried a pair during the “War Between the States”, and the legendary gunfighter Wild Bill Hickok was carrying one the day he met his end in Deadwood, South Dakota in 1876. Smith & Wesson produced 77,155 of the Model 2 from 1861-1874, those under serial number 37,000 having been made by the end of May 1865, and viewed as Civil War era.
This example was made ca.May 1865 and is in Fair to Good Condition. It features a set of initials and a date inside the left grip panel, reading “SVM 7/11/24”. The hammer spur has broken off, the main spring has been replaced, the side plate displays hard scratches from vigorous cleaning, and there’s a thin crack on the left grip panel that runs from the base to just below the escutcheon. This is a wonderful example of an early American cartridge pistol, the Smith & Wesson Model 2 “Old Army”.
Factory Engraved Antique Civil War Era Smith & Wesson Model 2 Old Army .32 RF 6" Tip-up Revolver
Lot #129 (Sale Order 129 of 674)
Make: Smith & Wesson
Model: Number 2 “Old Army”
Serial Number: 25301
Year of Manufacture: 1864
Caliber: .32 Rimfire
Action Type: Single Action 6-Shot Revolver with Tip-Up Barrel
Barrel Length: 6” Octagon. Full-length top rib.
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a rounded brass blade fixed to the barrel. The rear sight is a “V”-notch cut into the cylinder stop leaf on top of the cylinder that reveals itself once the hammer is cocked.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece antique ivory panels on a flat butt grip frame. There are some notable lines of age crazing on the bottoms of both panels, and there are some light handling marks on both grips. There is a thin crack inside the left grip panel that runs from the base. There is verdigris forming on the escutcheons. Overall, the grips rate in about Good to Very Good Condition.
Type of Finish: The frame, barrel, and cylinder were once blued, but have worn down almost completely to the white. The hammer and trigger were once case colored.
Finish Originality: Original. This revolver has been cleaned and most of the finish removed.
Bore Condition: The bore is gray with some still apparent rifling. There is sporadic erosion throughout. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates at 6/10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 5% of its metal finish. There are a few light handling marks scattered over the barrel, front strap, and backstrap. There is light oxidation and even some surface rust forming towards the muzzle. The majority of the finish has been cleaned and brought down to the white. The screw heads are lightly tool marked. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about Good Condition.
Mechanics: The revolver functions as designed. The barrel lockup shows a small amount of both side-to-side and up-and-down play. We did not fire this handgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This revolver comes with a reproduction English style fitted, blue fabric lined case with some period accessories. The exterior has some heavy handling marks and what appears to be water spots. The interior fabric has some marks from where the revolver and accessories rest, but overall the case is in Good to Very Good Condition. The accessories include an antique box of Winchester .32 Long Rimfire cartridges, a period correct Confederate $1 bill, and a period correct State of Mississippi $100 bill. The currency is in rough shape, but adds nicely to the display.
Our Assessment: Smith & Wesson was the leader in the commercial development of rimfire cartridges before the Civil War. With war clouds looming, Smith & Wesson realized they needed a revolver with a little more punch than their Model 1 .22, and introduced their Model 2 “Old Army” .32 in 1861. Like the Model 1, the Model 2 was a tip-up design, with a 6-shot non-fluted cylinder and a “spur” trigger. Although the US government didn’t purchase any Model 2s, the State of Kentucky ordered over 700 Model 2 “Armies” from Benjamin Kittredge & Co. in late 1862, and even more in 1863. They also remained a popular private purchase sidearm among cavalrymen and officers. General George Armstrong Custer is known to have carried a pair during the “War Between the States”.
This S&W Model 2 “Old Army” was made in 1864 and is in Good Condition. It features a 6” tip-up barrel, only 5% of its original blued and case colored finish, with the remainder having been cleaned or worn away, beautiful Germanic vine scroll factory engraving at each side of the frame, cylinder, and ends of the barrel, as well as along the butt strap, back strap, and top of the frame and barrel, gorgeous, mellow two-piece antique ivory grips, and a gray bore with some still apparent rifling and sporadic erosion throughout. This revolver comes with a reproduction English style fitted, blue fabric lined walnut case and some period accessories, including an original antique box of Winchester .32 Long Rimfire cartridges, a period correct Confederate $1 bill, and a period correct State of Mississippi $100 bill. The currency is in rough shape, but adds nicely to the display. The ammo will ship separately. This is a wonderful factory engraved, ivory gripped Smith & Wesson “Old Army” from 1864, during the throes of the “Great Rebellion”.
Smith & Wesson S&W Tool Room 2nd Model Russian .44 Cal. 7" White Revolver Charles A. King Antique
Lot #130 (Sale Order 130 of 674)
Make: Smith & Wesson
Model: Tool Room 2nd Model Russian (New Model Russian or Model No. 3 Russian, 2nd Model)
Serial Number: NSNV
Year of Manufacture: 1869
Caliber: .44 S&W Russian
Action Type: Single Action Revolver with Top Break Barrel
Markings: none
Barrel Length: The barrel has a full-length top rib and 7” in length.
Sights / Optics: The front sight is not installed as one might expect with a tool room example. It is, however, machined and drilled to accept the blade we would expect to see. The rear sight is a “U” in a rise in the barrel latch.
Stock Configuration & Condition: There are no grips on this model and it was never completed outside of the tool room.
Type of Finish: In the White
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is well defined. There is no erosion or pitting in the bore. This bore rates 10/10 in this writer’s opinion.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 99% of its original “in the white” metal finish. There are scattered spots that have oxidized. There is heavy oxidation on the sides of the grip frame. There are some little surface scratches from handling. There is a patina on the trigger guard. The screw heads are tool marked with serviceable slots. Overall, this handgun rates in about excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action works correctly. The cylinder lockup produces some side to side play. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: A large folio of biographical and historical documents accompanies the revolver including a notarized 2008 dated affidavit by the previous owner (a retired FBI Special Agent) attesting to the fact that Charles Alonzo King was his great-grandfather and that this was a tool room and property of King who retained it in his possession when he left Smith & Wesson in1874 to assume the duties of superintendent at Parker Bros. in Meriden, CT.
Our Assessment: This 2nd Model Russian revolver is in the white with visible milling and polishing marks and crisp edges and borders. The revolver has never had any roll markings applied and possesses the distinctive ”Knuckle” trigger guard spur so recognizable on the later Russian Model revolvers. This may indeed be the very first example to exhibit those features. The hammer and trigger guard are similar to the rest of the revolver and fashioned from soft un-hardened steel. The revolver has been milled to accept a front sight, grip pins, and a lanyard swivel. These attributes have never been fitted or added to the revolver.
Charles King was born in Franklin, CT in 1837 and began a lifelong journey of work with machinery at a shop in Norwich before moving to Tracy & Brand who manufactured equipment for the whaling industry. At the start of the Civil War, he entered into a partnership with Otis A. Smith to manufacture musket components on government contract. At the end of the hostilities, he went into private business before being hired in 1867 to be the superintendent of Smith & Wesson in Springfield. King was an applaudable administrator and even more talented designer. He held numerous patents and worked very closely with Daniel Wesson on the design of the large frame Smith and Wesson No.3 revolvers. The ratchet ejector system still used today was designed and patented by King who sold the rights to Smith & Wesson (pictures of the design are included in the folio). The 2nd Model Russian revolver, incorporating all the design changes mandated by the Russian Government and embodied in this example, were barely a year into production when Parker Bros. managed to hire him away to manage and improve shotgun production for them. When Smith & Wesson began making centerfire top break revolvers in 1870, they named the large framed .44 Model “No. 3”. All were made first in single action, and later double action models were added. The single action versions of the Model 3 were made in four distinct groups: Americans, Russians, Schofields and New Models. The Russian models are distinguished by having a round butt grip frame with extreme knuckle, a barrel latch mounted on the top strap vs. on the frame, and were in .44 caliber with 6 ½ or 7” barrels.
This is a well documented tool-room prototype of a model that would go on to change the face of the planet. The S&W top break revolvers were made in so many models, sub-models and variants, it is almost impossible for a collector to acquire one of each, making all of the models collectable, but this one is truly a one off. S&W top break collectors already having one of these revolvers in their collection will want to bid on this one.
Smith & Wesson Pre-War .22/32 Hand Ejector "Bekeart Model" .22 LR 6" Revolver 1923-1935 C&R
Lot #131 (Sale Order 131 of 674)
Make: Smith & Wesson
Model: .22/32 Hand Ejector “Bekeart Model”
Serial Number: 488230
Year of Manufacture: ca. 1923-1935
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Action Type: Single Action / Double Action Revolver with 6 Round Swing-Out Cylinder
Barrel Length: 6” Tapered
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a later style Patridge blade sight pinned to a base on the barrel. The rear sight is a flat-topped square notched leaf sight adjustable for windage and elevation that is screwed to the top strap.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are the classic oversized Bekeart style checkered walnut stocks without S&W medallions at their tops, but with “smooth diamonds” around the grip screw escutcheons. The stocks are marked in pencil with a serial number matching that of the revolver. There are two or three scattered light marks on the butts. The checkering is mostly sharp. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips rate in about Fine Plus Condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 98% of its metal finish. There is some finish loss on the sides of the barrel at the muzzle. The screw heads are sharp. The grip screw is lightly worn with a strong slot. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about Excellent Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder lockup has very little play on all 6 chambers. The double-action trigger is smooth, and the single action is crisp. We did not fire this handgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: San Francisco Smith & Wesson dealer Philip Bekeart is credited with originating the concept of a .22 caliber revolver on a .32 hand ejector frame in the early 1900s. After fulfilling Bekeart’s original order of about 300, Smith & Wesson decided to add the model into their production line, and the .22/32 Hand Ejector, better known as the “Bekeart Model”, was made from 1911-1941.
This Smith & Wesson Pre-War .22/32 Hand Ejector “Bekeart Model” Revolver was made between 1923-1935 and is in Excellent Condition. It features a 6” barrel, 98% of its lustrous, original blued finish, with some vibrant case coloring on the checkered hammer and smooth trigger, classic oversized, serial-matching Bekeart style checkered walnut grips with “smooth diamonds” around the grip screw escutcheons, a Patridge blade front sight and an adjustable rear target sight, and a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion. With its high condition, this would be an ideal addition to a fine Smith & Wesson collection.
Factory Engraved Smith & Wesson .32 S&W Safety Hammerless 3rd Model 3" Revolver, Box & Papers
Lot #132 (Sale Order 132 of 674)
Make: Smith & Wesson
Model: .32 Safety Hammerless 3rd Model
Serial Number: 203080
Year of Manufacture: ca. 1909-1920
Caliber: .32 S&W
Action Type: Double Action Only Revolver with Top Break Barrel
Markings: The rear face of the cylinder, the bottom of the top strap, and the bottom of the grip frame are marked with the serial number “203080”. The top of the barrel is marked “SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD MASS. U.S.A.”. The left side of the barrel is marked “32 S.&W. CTG”. The right side of the frame has the traditional “S&W” monogram trademark logo. There is beautiful Germanic vine scroll factory engraving at each side of the frame, on the cylinder flats, on the sides and top of the barrel latch, at the upper and lower back strap, and along each back half of the sides of the barrel. The engraving is very much in the style of Oscar Young, with a fine punch dot background within the scrolls, and some elegant line accents in the vine extensions.
Barrel Length: 3”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a thin half-round blade forged from the top rib. The rear sight is a “U”-notch integral to the forward portion of the barrel catch.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece smooth genuine mother of pearl factory Service stocks with gold “S&W” medallions at their tops. There is a small dark chip in the upper inner edge of the left grip. There is some light crazing and browning to the middle right grip around the screw escutcheon. There is a very small chip on the butt of the right grip. There is minor handling wear. The grips are not numbered to the gun, as is common for factory pearls on Smiths during this era. Overall, the grips are in Fine Condition.
Type of Finish: Blued, with a Case-hardened trigger
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with well defined rifling. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates at 9.5/10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 95% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at edges, with wear on the sides of the rib and trigger guard, and handling wear in the front strap and grip safety. There are a few scattered light scuffs. There is light oxidation forming on the frame under the cylinder. There are very light turn lines. The screw heads are tool-marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver is in about Excellent Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The barrel locks up with no play to the frame. The cylinder locks up with very little play on each chamber. We did not fire this handgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This revolver comes with a period original Smith & Wesson pebbled yellow paper covered cardboard box. The bottom carries the mismatched serial number “169037” hand written in pencil, and some faded ink stamps and scribblings. The box carries the beautiful original “SMITH & WESSON / NEW 32 DEPARTURE / BLUED, 3 INCH” end label, and retains the original interior lid label, as well as two factory instruction leaflets.
Our Assessment: The name Smith & Wesson has been synonymous with finely crafted American made firearms since 1852. In 1888, Smith & Wesson introduced the .32 Safety Hammerless revolver, with a rear grip safety that quickly earned it the nickname “Lemon Squeezer”. It was cataloged by Smith & Wesson as the “Safety” or “New Departure”. It was simple to operate, easy to conceal, and with sleek lines plus no hammer spur, almost effortless to draw. The 3rd model featured a “T-shaped” lift-up barrel latch, and was devoid of patent dates on the barrel. About 73,000 were made over its production run from 1909-1937.
This example was made between 1909-1920 and is in Excellent Condition. It features a 3” barrel, 95% of its original finish, with some strong case coloring on the trigger, especially on the right side, beautiful Germanic vine scroll factory engraving, two-piece smooth mother-of-pearl factory Service grips with gold “S&W” medallions at their tops, and a period Smith & Wesson pebbled yellow paper covered cardboard box with end label. The bottom of the box carries the mismatched number “169037” hand marked in pencil. The engraving on this revolver is very much in the style of Oscar Young, with a fine punch dot background within the scrolls, and some elegant line accents in the vine extensions. It’s exquisite, high level factory engraving, and this “New Departure” would be a welcome addition to any Smith & Wesson Collection.
Smith & Wesson Blued .32 Safety Hammerless 1st Model .32 S&W Double Action Revolver, C&R
Lot #133 (Sale Order 133 of 674)
Make: Smith & Wesson
Model: .32 Safety Hammerless 1st Model
Serial Number: 54230
Year of Manufacture: 1888-1902
Caliber: .32 S&W
Action Type: Double Action Revolver
Barrel Length: 3 1/2"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a pinned round blade fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a “U”-notch in the raised portion of the barrel catch.
Grip Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered black hard rubber with S&W monograms at their tops. The grips have very minor handling wear. There is little evidence of use. The checkering is well defined. The grips are inscribed with the serial number inside to match the revolver. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Excellent Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue (Scarce)
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with sharp rifling. There is infrequent faint erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates about 9 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 95% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at some edges. There is infrequent faint surface oxidation, mostly on the front sight and trigger-guard. There are a few scattered minor marks. There is a crisp turnline. The action shows operational wear. The grip screw is lightly tool marked with a strong slot. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in Fine Plus Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this handgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment:The name Smith & Wesson has been synonymous with finely crafted American made firearms since 1852. In 1888, Smith & Wesson introduced the .32 Safety Hammerless revolver, with a rear grip safety that quickly earned it the nickname “Lemon Squeezer”. It was simple to operate, easy to conceal, and with sleek lines plus no hammer spur, almost effortless to draw. The 1st model featured a push down barrel latch, and 91,417 were made over its production run from 1888-1902. Those finished in blue are scarcer than the more common nickel examples.
This Smith & Wesson Blued .32 Safety Hammerless Revolver was made between 1888-1902 and is in Fine Plus Condition. It features a 3.5” barrel, 95% of its crisp, original blued finish, with some vibrant, iridescent case coloring on the trigger, serial-matching, elegant two-piece checkered black hard rubber grips with “S&W” monograms at their tops, good mechanics, and a mostly bright bore with sharp rifling and infrequent faint erosion. Lastly, this revolver comes from the personal collection of inventor, founder, and President of Universal Firearms, Abe Seiderman, and should be of additional interest to collectors for that ownership lineage. A signed Certificate Of Authenticity from the Seiderman family will be included with this piece. This is a beautiful old 1st Model “Lemon Squeezer” in the rare blued finish.
Smith & Wesson Nickeled .32 S&W Safety Hammerless 2nd Model 3.5" DA Revolver & Box 1902-1909 C&R
Lot #134 (Sale Order 134 of 674)
Make: Smith & Wesson
Model: .32 Safety Hammerless 2nd Model
Serial Number: 100204
Year of Manufacture: 1902-1909
Caliber: .32 S&W
Action Type: Top Break, Double Action Revolver
Barrel Length: 3.5” Ribbed
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a pinned round blade fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a “U”-notch in the raised portion of the barrel catch.
Grip Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered black hard rubber with S&W monograms at their tops. The only notable flaw is a small chip lost from the bottom of the left grip panel. The grips have very minor handling wear. There is little evidence of use. The checkering is well defined. The grips are inscribed with the serial number inside to match the revolver. There are no cracks. Overall, the grips are in Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Nickel, Blued trigger guard and barrel latch, Case-hardened trigger
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates about 9.5 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 95% of its metal finish. There are a few scattered minor scuffs and marks. There is frequent surface oxidation throughout the cylinder. There is an extremely light turn line. The action shows operational wear. The grip screw is lightly tool marked with a strong slot. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in Fine Plus Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this handgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This revolver comes with a period correct Smith & Wesson brown cardboard box matching the model, barrel length, and era of the gun, though the box does not carry any serial number written on the bottom as expected. The box remains in fair shape with moderate scattered scuffing, surface tearing, and bending. Also included is a period correct bore brush.
Our Assessment: The name Smith & Wesson has been synonymous with finely crafted American made firearms since 1852. In 1888, Smith & Wesson introduced the .32 Safety Hammerless revolver, with a rear grip safety that quickly earned it the nickname “Lemon Squeezer”. It was simple to operate, easy to conceal, and with sleek lines plus no hammer spur, almost effortless to draw. The 2nd model featured a “T-shaped” lift-up barrel latch, and about 78,500 were made over its production run from 1902-1909.
This Smith & Wesson Nickeled .32 Safety Hammerless 2nd Model Revolver was made between 1902-1909 and is in Fine Plus Condition. It features a 3.5” barrel, 95% of its crisp, original nickel finish, with some strong case coloring on the trigger, serial-matching, elegant two-piece checkered black hard rubber grips with “S&W” monograms at their tops, good mechanics, a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion, and a period correct (though not serial numbered) Smith & Wesson brown cardboard box. This is a beautiful old 2nd Model “Lemon Squeezer”.
Factory Nickel Smith & Wesson .32 Hand Ejector 3rd Model .32 S&W Long 3.25" DA/SA Revolver C&R
Lot #135 (Sale Order 135 of 674)
Make: Smith & Wesson
Model: .32 Safety Hammerless 2nd Model
Serial Number: 100204
Year of Manufacture: 1902-1909
Caliber: .32 S&W
Action Type: Top Break, Double Action Revolver
Barrel Length: 3.5” Ribbed
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a pinned round blade fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a “U”-notch in the raised portion of the barrel catch.
Grip Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered black hard rubber with S&W monograms at their tops. The only notable flaw is a small chip lost from the bottom of the left grip panel. The grips have very minor handling wear. There is little evidence of use. The checkering is well defined. The grips are inscribed with the serial number inside to match the revolver. There are no cracks. Overall, the grips are in Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Nickel, Blued trigger guard and barrel latch, Case-hardened trigger
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates about 9.5 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 95% of its metal finish. There are a few scattered minor scuffs and marks. There is frequent surface oxidation throughout the cylinder. There is an extremely light turn line. The action shows operational wear. The grip screw is lightly tool marked with a strong slot. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in Fine Plus Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this handgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This revolver comes with a period correct Smith & Wesson brown cardboard box matching the model, barrel length, and era of the gun, though the box does not carry any serial number written on the bottom as expected. The box remains in fair shape with moderate scattered scuffing, surface tearing, and bending. Also included is a period correct bore brush.
Our Assessment: The name Smith & Wesson has been synonymous with finely crafted American made firearms since 1852. In 1888, Smith & Wesson introduced the .32 Safety Hammerless revolver, with a rear grip safety that quickly earned it the nickname “Lemon Squeezer”. It was simple to operate, easy to conceal, and with sleek lines plus no hammer spur, almost effortless to draw. The 2nd model featured a “T-shaped” lift-up barrel latch, and about 78,500 were made over its production run from 1902-1909.
This Smith & Wesson Nickeled .32 Safety Hammerless 2nd Model Revolver was made between 1902-1909 and is in Fine Plus Condition. It features a 3.5” barrel, 95% of its crisp, original nickel finish, with some strong case coloring on the trigger, serial-matching, elegant two-piece checkered black hard rubber grips with “S&W” monograms at their tops, good mechanics, a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion, and a period correct (though not serial numbered) Smith & Wesson brown cardboard box. This is a beautiful old 2nd Model “Lemon Squeezer”.
Factory Nickel Smith & Wesson .32-20 Hand Ejector Model of 1905 4th Change 6" DA/SA Revolver C&R
Lot #136 (Sale Order 136 of 674)
Make: Smith & Wesson
Model: .32-20 Hand Ejector Model of 1905 4th Change
Serial Number: 113958
Year of Manufacture: 1915-1940
Caliber: .32-20 Winchester Center Fire (.32 WCF)
Action Type: Single / Double Action, Swing-Out Fluted Cylinder With Hand Ejector Revolver
Barrel Length: 6” Pinned
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a half circle blade machined into the barrel. The rear sight is a square notch channel machined into the topstrap.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece walnut “Magna” panels, with the left grip custom carved with German filigree and inlaid with German silver. The grips have the classic “S&W” silver medallions at their tops. There is a long crack that appears to have been repaired running horizontally/diagonally along the upper left grip. There is a notable chip in the bottom front edge of the right grip. Overall, the grips are in Very Good Condition.
Type of Finish: Nickel, Case Hardened trigger and hammer
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is semi-bright and the rifling is thinned. There is light erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 8/10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 90% of its metal finish. There is some flaking on the leading edges of the front frame. The trigger guard has some light scuffs and thinning of the finish. There is light flaking on the cylinder. The cylinder has a visible turn line. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. The trigger has some color left and the hammer spur checkering is defined. The checkering in the cylinder release is semi-sharp. Overall, this pistol is in Very Good Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder locks up well on each chamber with very little side-to-side play. The single-action trigger is crisp and the double action is smooth. We did not fire this handgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The name Smith & Wesson has been synonymous with finely crafted American made firearms since 1852. From 1899-1940, Smith & Wesson produced one of their classic small-frame, 6-shot hand ejector model revolvers chambered in .32-20 Winchester Center Fire. .32 WCF was the first small-game lever-action cartridge from Winchester, initially introduced in 1882 as a black-powder round for small game, varmint hunting, and deer.
This Factory Nickel Smith & Wesson .32-20 Hand Ejector Model of 1905 4th Change was made between 1915-1940 and is in Very Good Condition. It features a 6” barrel, 90% of its original nickel finish, two-piece walnut Magna grips with the left grip having been beautifully custom carved with German filigree and inlaid with German silver (there’s a long crack that appears to have been repaired running horizontally/diagonally along the upper left grip, and there’s a notable chip in the bottom front edge of the right grip), strong mechanics, and a semi-bright bore with thinned rifling and light erosion. This would be a classic addition to anyone's armory.
Smith & Wesson K-22 "Outdoorsman" 1st Model .22 LR 6" Revolver, Box & Letter 1936 C&R
Lot #137 (Sale Order 137 of 674)
Make: Smith & Wesson
Model: K-22 “Outdoorsman”, 1st Model
Serial Number: 659246
Year of Manufacture: 1936 (reference Factory Letter)
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Action Type: Double Action / Single Action, 6-Shot, Swing-Out Fluted Cylinder Hand Ejector Revolver
Barrel Length: 6”, Pinned
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a “Call” style pinned Patridge sight with a brass bead, the rear sight is a pre-micrometer adjustable leaf attached to the top strap.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered walnut Service stocks with “S&W” silver-colored medallions at their tops and “smooth diamonds” around the grip screw escutcheons. There is no notable wear. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in about Like-New Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates at 10/10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 99% of its metal finish. There is a small hairline scratch on the right side of the frame. There is a turn line through the finish on the cylinder. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver is in about Like-New Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The double-action is smooth, and the single-action trigger is crisp. We did not fire this handgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This revolver comes in an original Smith & Wesson “THE / “K-22” / OUTDOORSMAN’S / Revolver” red cardboard box in Very Good Condition with minimal wear for its age. The box displays a sticker on the bottom with a matching serial number. Also included is a Smith & Wesson factory letter stating this revolver shipped on December 21, 1936 to J.R. Higgins of St. Louis, Missouri.
Our Assessment: The name Smith & Wesson has been synonymous with finely crafted American made firearms since 1852. The K-22 “Outdoorsman” was introduced in 1931 as an ideal “outdoorsman” small-game hunting or plinking revolver. The 1st model featured a pre-micrometer adjustable rear sight and Service grips, and was only produced from 1931-1940 with just 19,500 made. Any of these pre-war K-22 “Outdoorsman” 1st Models remain scarce and desirable today.
This Smith & Wesson Pre-War K-22 “Outdoorsman” 1st Model was made in 1936 and is in Like-New Condition. It features a 6” barrel, about 99% of its lustrous, original blued finish, with strong, vibrant, iridescent case coloring on the checkered hammer and serrated trigger, gorgeous two-piece checkered walnut Service grips with “S&W” silver-colored medallions at their tops and “smooth diamonds” around the grip screw escutcheons, a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion, an original Smith & Wesson “THE / “K-22” / OUTDOORSMAN’S / Revolver” red cardboard box, and a Smith & Wesson factory letter stating this revolver shipped on December 21, 1936 to J.R. Higgins of St. Louis, Missouri. With its 5-screw frame, pinned barrel, and classic look, they quite literally do not make them like this anymore. This is a wonderful opportunity at an old-school Smith & Wesson with all of the quality craftsmanship they were known for in the early years, and in its very high condition, this will be a splendid addition to your collection.
B&O Railroad Shipped Smith & Wesson .44 Special Hand Ejector 2nd Model Revolver 1926 C&R
Lot #138 (Sale Order 138 of 674)
Make: Smith & Wesson
Model: .44 Hand Ejector 2nd Model, 5-Screw, Square Butt N-Frame
Serial Number: 25605
Year of Manufacture: 1926 (reference Factory Letter)
Barrel Length: 6 1/2” Pinned, with non-shrouded ejector rod.
Sights / Optics: The service sights consist of a forged round blade front sight with a notch rear sight cut into the topstrap.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are checkered walnut Service stocks with “smooth diamonds” around the grip screw escutcheons. They are marked by pencil inside the right grip panel matching the revolver. There are no compressions or draglines. There are a few tiny scratches on the bottom of the panels. The checkering is strong. The butt of the grip frame has the uncommonly found lanyard swivel, most likely ordered by the railroad company for their security guards. Overall, the grips are in about Very Good Condition.
Type of Finish: Nickel
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. There is some light fouling in the grooves. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9.5/10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 97% of its metal finish. There are some little nicks and a few small hairline scratches. There is a spot where corrosion was cleaned near the cylinder latch. There is a thin turn line not through the finish on the cylinder. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about Excellent Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder produces light side to side movement. The double action trigger pull is smooth, the single action is crisp. We did not fire this handgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This revolver comes with a Smith & Wesson factory letter stating this revolver was shipped to Bruce Stout, The B&O Rail Road Co., Willard, Ohio on March 9, 1926. The Baltimore & Ohio (B&O) Railroad, which began in 1830, was the oldest railroad in the United States, and in operation for well over a century. The railroad was founded to serve merchants from Baltimore who sought to do business with settlers crossing the Appalachian Mountains. The B&O Railroad became so synonymous with American industrial might that it earned a coveted spot in the Parker Brothers board game “Monopoly” when it was released in 1935.
Our Assessment: The name Smith & Wesson has been synonymous with finely crafted American made firearms since 1852. In 1907, Smith & Wesson introduced the .44 Hand Ejector 1st Model, often called the “New Century” or “Triple Lock”. It was the first side-swing cylinder handgun in S&W’s .44 Hand Ejector series, and marked the introduction of the .44 Special cartridge, the predecessor of .44 Magnum. After a number of years, Smith & Wesson felt that the price of the “New Century” was too expensive, so they eliminated the ejector rod shroud and the third lock to reduce the price. The result was the .44 Hand Ejector 2nd Model, with 34,624 made over its production run from 1915-1937.
This Smith & Wesson .44 Hand Ejector 2nd Model was made in 1926 and is in Excellent Condition. It features a 6.5” barrel, 97% of its gleaming, factory original nickel finish, with some fairly vibrant case coloring on the checkered hammer and smooth trigger, elegant, serial-matching two-piece checkered walnut Service grips with “smooth diamonds” around the grip screw escutcheons, service sights, solid mechanics, a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion (only some light fouling in the grooves), and a Smith & Wesson factory letter stating it was shipped to Bruce Stout, The B&O Rail Road Co., Willard, Ohio on March 9, 1926. The Baltimore & Ohio (B&O) Railroad, which began in 1830, was the oldest railroad in the United States, and in operation for well over a century. The railroad was founded to serve merchants from Baltimore who sought to do business with settlers crossing the Appalachian Mountains. The B&O Railroad became so synonymous with American industrial might that it earned a coveted spot in the Parker Brothers board game “Monopoly” when it was released in 1935. This revolver looks exquisite considering its age, and is deserving of a spot in a high-end Smith & Wesson collection.
Ivory Grips Smith & Wesson .44 Hand Ejector 4th Model of 1950 Target .44 Spl 6.5" Revolver C&R
Lot #139 (Sale Order 139 of 674)
Make: Smith & Wesson
Model:.44 Hand Ejector 4th Model of 1950 Target, Pre-Model 24, 5-Screw, Square Butt N-Frame
Serial Number: S99475
Year of Manufacture:1950-1955 (model introduced in 1950, upper sideplate screw eliminated in 1955)
Barrel Length: 6 1/2”, Pinned, Ribbed, with shrouded ejector rod.
Sights / Optics: The target sights consist of a double pinned serrated ramp with red insert front sight, and a micrometer adjustable rear sight set into the topstrap.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are smooth ivory Magna stocks with “S&W” silver-colored medallions at their tops. There is a thin dark hairline surface crack in the upper left grip below the medallion, another one in the same grip above the screw escutcheon, and one more in the bottom edge of the right grip. There are a few small brownish spots at the upper right grip. Overall, the grips are in about Very Good Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. There is some very light fouling in the grooves. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates at 9.5/10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 98% of its metal finish. There is finish loss at the muzzle. There is an intermittent turn line on the cylinder. The face of the cylinder shows minimal burn marks. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about Excellent Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder produces light side to side movement. The double action trigger pull is smooth, the single action is crisp. We did not fire this handgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment:The name Smith & Wesson has been synonymous with finely crafted American made firearms since 1852. In 1907, Smith & Wesson introduced the .44 Hand Ejector 1st Model, often called the “New Century” or “Triple Lock”. It was the first side-swing cylinder handgun in S&W’s .44 Hand Ejector series, and marked the introduction of the .44 Special cartridge, the predecessor of .44 Magnum. After a number of years, Smith & Wesson felt that the price of the “New Century” was too expensive, so they eliminated the ejector rod shroud and the third lock to reduce the price. They made several other minor changes over the years, and in 1950, for the 4th Model, they returned to the ejector rod shroud.
This Smith & Wesson .44 Hand Ejector 4th Model of 1950 Target was made between 1950-1955 and is in Excellent Condition. It features a 6.5” barrel, 98% of its lustrous, original blued finish, with strong, vibrant, iridescent case coloring on the checkered hammer and serrated trigger, gorgeous smooth ivory Magna grips with “S&W” silver-colored medallions at their tops, target sights, rock solid mechanics, and a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion (only some light very fouling in the grooves). This is a rare beauty with its incredible blued finish and scarce ivory grips, and is deserving of a spot in a high-end Smith & Wesson collection.
Los Angeles Shipped Smith & Wesson Target .44 Hand Ejector 2nd Model 6.5" DA/SA Revolver 1935 C&R
Lot #140 (Sale Order 140 of 674)
Make: Smith & Wesson
Model: .44 Hand Ejector, 2nd Model, 5-Screw, Square Butt N-Frame
Serial Number: 44824
Year of Manufacture: 1935 (reference Factory Letter)
Barrel Length: 6 1/2” Pinned, with non-shrouded ejector rod
Sights / Optics: This target version has a “McGivern” gold bead Patridge blade front sight on a raised, pinned boss, and two screw adjustable rear target sights attached to the top strap and frame.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are the factory original two-piece checkered walnut Service panels with “S&W” silver medallions at their tops and “smooth diamonds” around the grip screw escutcheons. The interior of the right grip panel is stamped with the serial number matching that of the revolver. There are no compressions or draglines. The most noticeable marks are tiny scratches on the bottoms of the panels. The checkering is strong. There are no chips or cracks. These grips are adorned with a rarely seen, factory installed and stamped, special order grip adaptor. The grip adaptor is in very good shape for its age. Overall, the grips are in about Excellent Condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. There is some light fouling in the grooves. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9.5/10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 98% of its metal finish. There are some little nicks and a few small hairline scratches. There is some thinning and finish loss on some of the edges, mainly at the muzzle and near the crane arm. There is a thin turn line not through the finish on the cylinder. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about Excellent Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder produces light side to side movement. The double action trigger pull is smooth, the single action is crisp. We did not fire this handgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This revolver comes with a Smith & Wesson factory letter stating this revolver was shipped to William H. Hoegee Co. in Los Angeles, California on June 10, 1935.
Our Assessment: The name Smith & Wesson has been synonymous with finely crafted American made firearms since 1852. In 1907, Smith & Wesson introduced the .44 Hand Ejector 1st Model, often called the “New Century” or “Triple Lock”. It was the first side-swing cylinder handgun in S&W’s .44 Hand Ejector series, and marked the introduction of the .44 Special cartridge, the predecessor of .44 Magnum. After a number of years, Smith & Wesson felt that the price of the “New Century” was too expensive, so they eliminated the ejector rod shroud and the third lock to reduce the price. The result was the .44 Hand Ejector 2nd Model, with 34,624 made over its production run from 1915-1937.
This Smith & Wesson .44 Hand Ejector 2nd Model was made in 1935 and is in Excellent Condition. It features a 6.5” barrel, 98% of its lustrous, original blued finish, with some vibrant case coloring on the hammer and serrated trigger, gorgeous, serial-matching two-piece checkered walnut Service grips with “S&W” silver medallions at their tops and “smooth diamonds” around the grip screw escutcheons, rock solid mechanics, a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion (only some light fouling in the grooves), and a number of special order touches, including a “McGivern” gold bead Patridge blade front sight on a raised, pinned boss, two screw adjustable rear target sights attached to the top strap and frame, and a rarely seen, factory installed and stamped grip adaptor. The included factory letter lists the McGivern front sight and rear target sights, and also notes this revolver shipped to William H. Hoegee Co. in Los Angeles, California on June 10, 1935. This revolver looks exquisite considering its age, and is deserving of a spot in a high-end Smith & Wesson collection.
Phoenix Shipped Smith & Wesson .44 Hand Ejector 2nd Model .44 Special 6.5" DA/SA Revolver 1929 C&R
Lot #141 (Sale Order 141 of 674)
Make: Smith & Wesson
Model: .44 Hand Ejector 2nd Model, 5-Screw, Square Butt N-Frame
Serial Number: 32274
Year of Manufacture: 1929 (reference Factory Letter)
Barrel Length: 6 1/2” Pinned, with non-shrouded ejector rod.
Sights / Optics: The service sights consist of a forged round blade front sight with a notch rear sight cut into the topstrap.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are checkered walnut Service stocks without any S&W medallions and with “smooth diamonds” around the grip screw escutcheons. They are marked by pencil inside the right grip panel with a serial number matching that of the revolver. There is some light smoothing to the checkering on the left grip panel. There is some light darkening to the left grip panel. There is some fairly deep nicking along the bottom edge of the left grip. There are some other tiny scratches on the bottoms of both grips. There are no chips or cracks. There are no compressions or draglines. The checkering is strong. Overall, the grips are in about Very Good Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore, but there is some light scattered pitting, and some light fouling in the grooves near the muzzle. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 8/10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 90% of its metal finish. There is some light nicking around the muzzle edge. There is some thinning around the muzzle. There is some light scratching at the right side of the front sight. There is a ding in the right rear topstrap/frame edge. There is some light finish loss on the leading edges of the cylinder bevels. There is a thin turn line on the cylinder. There is some light scattered scratching and finish loss on the barrel and frame. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about Very Good Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The lockup is tight on all 6 chambers. The double action trigger pull is smooth, the single action is crisp. We did not fire this handgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This revolver comes with a Smith & Wesson factory letter stating this revolver was shipped to Neilson Radio & Sporting Goods in Phoenix, Arizona on April 27, 1929.
Our Assessment: The name Smith & Wesson has been synonymous with finely crafted American made firearms since 1852. In 1907, Smith & Wesson introduced the .44 Hand Ejector 1st Model, often called the “New Century” or “Triple Lock”. It was the first side-swing cylinder handgun in S&W’s .44 Hand Ejector series, and marked the introduction of the .44 Special cartridge, the predecessor of .44 Magnum. After a number of years, Smith & Wesson felt that the price of the “New Century” was too expensive, so they eliminated the ejector rod shroud and the third lock to reduce the price. The result was the .44 Hand Ejector 2nd Model, with 34,624 made over its production run from 1915-1937.
This Smith & Wesson .44 Hand Ejector 2nd Model was made in 1929 and is in Very Good Condition. It features a 6.5” barrel, 90% of its original blued finish, with some fairly vibrant case coloring on the checkered hammer and smooth trigger, elegant, serial-matching two-piece checkered walnut Service grips with “smooth diamonds” around the grip screw escutcheons, service sights, solid mechanics, a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion (only some light scattered pitting, and some light fouling in the grooves near the muzzle), and a Smith & Wesson factory letter stating it was shipped to Neilson Radio & Sporting Goods in Phoenix, Arizona on April 27, 1929. Lastly, this revolver comes directly from the personal collection of award-winning gunwriter and book author Rick Hacker, and a signed letter of authenticity from Mr. Hacker will accompany this piece. The letter states “I’ve owned this gun since the late 1970s and it has occasionally accompanied me on a few hunts, at one time bagging a Texas Turkey. It has also been photographed for many of my articles…One can only wonder who ordered it and for what purpose in those early “Valley of the Sun” years in that portion of the still-untamed southwest.” This revolver looks mighty fine considering its age, and is deserving of a spot in a high-end Smith & Wesson collection.
San Francisco Shipped Smith & Wesson .44 Hand Ejector Triple Lock .44 Special 6.5" Revolver 1912 C&R
Lot #142 (Sale Order 142 of 674)
Make: Smith & Wesson
Model: .44 Hand Ejector, 1st Model (New Century, Triple Lock, .44 Military - Model of 1908), 5-Screw, Square Butt N-Frame
Serial Number: 10594
Year of Manufacture: 1912 (reference “Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson” by Supica and Nahas)
Barrel Length: 6 1/2”, pinned, with shrouded ejector rod.
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade on a raised, pinned boss. The rear sight is a notch cut into the topstrap.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are factory original walnut Magna panels with “S&W” medallions at their tops and “smooth diamonds” around the grip screw escutcheons. They are serial-matching to the revolver, penciled with the serial number to match inside the right panel. There are a few small compressions. The most noticeable marks are tiny scratches on the bottom edge of the left panel. The checkering is strong. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in about Excellent Condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9.5/10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 98% of its metal finish. There are some little nicks and a few small hairline scratches. There is some thinning and finish loss on some of the edges, mainly at the muzzle and leading edge of the cylinder. There is a very light and intermittent turn line, though not through the finish, on the cylinder. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about Excellent Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The double action trigger pull is smooth, the single action is crisp. We did not fire this handgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This revolver comes with a Smith & Wesson factory letter stating this revolver was shipped to Ellery Arms Co. in San Francisco, California in February 1917.
Our Assessment: The name Smith & Wesson has been synonymous with finely crafted American made firearms since 1852. In 1907, Smith & Wesson introduced the .44 Hand Ejector, 1st Model, often called the New Century, Triple Lock, or .44 Military Model of 1908. There were only 15,375 made during its short production run from 1907-1915. It was the first side-swing cylinder handgun in S&W’s .44 Hand Ejector series, and marked the introduction of the .44 Special cartridge, the predecessor of .44 Magnum.
This San Francisco Shipped Smith & Wesson .44 Hand Ejector 1st Model Triple Lock Revolver was made in 1912 and is in Excellent Condition. It features a 6.5” barrel, 98% of its lustrous, original blued finish, the original, serial-matching checkered walnut Magna grips with “S&W” medallions at their tops and “smooth diamonds” around the grip screw escutcheons, rock solid mechanics, a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion, and a Smith & Wesson factory letter stating it was shipped to Ellery Arms Co. in San Francisco, California in February 1917. This revolver looks incredible considering its age, and is deserving of a spot in a high-end Smith & Wesson collection.
US Army WW1 UNITED STATES PROPERTY Marked Smith & Wesson M-1917 .45 ACP Revolver C&R
Lot #143 (Sale Order 143 of 674)
Make: Smith & Wesson
Model: US Army Model 1917 .45 ACP Hand Ejector
Serial Number: 105838
Year of Manufacture: ca. late 1918
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action Type: Double / Single Action, Swing-Out Fluted Cylinder Revolver
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “S&W D.A. 45”, and the the top is marked “SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD MASS. U.S.A. / PATENTED DEC. 17. 1901. FEB. 6. 1906. SEP. 14. 1909”. The upper left side of the frame in front of the hammer is marked with the “flaming bomb” acceptance stamp of the US Ordnance Department. The butt is marked “U.S. / ARMY / MODEL / 1917” and with the serial number “NO /105 / 838”. The rear face of the cylinder, barrel flat, rear face of the yoke, and the underside of the ejector star are marked with the matching serial number “105838”. The inside of the crane cut has the assembly number “73072” and an “eagle head” over “S2” inspection mark, and the crane itself has the same assembly number “73072”. The left side trigger guard bow has an “eagle head” over “S6”, the barrel flat has another “eagle head” over “S2”, and the rear face of the cylinder is marked with an “eagle head” over “S24”. The bottom of the barrel is marked “UNITED STATES PROPERTY”. The bottom left corner of the side plate is marked “M”.
Barrel Length: 5 1/2″
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a half-round blade on a tall raised base, all integral and fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a “U”-notch in the end of a groove in the top of the frame.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece smooth brown walnut Service stocks. The inner bottom corner of both panels are missing a chip. There is some nicking, scratching, and darkening to both grips. There is some wear, light handling marks, and faint draglines. There are no cracks. There is a lanyard swivel on the bottom of the grip frame. The bottom edge of the right grip panel is stamped “8 F.A.”, denoting this revolver was issued to the US Army’s 8th Field Artillery Regiment, formed in 1916 and deployed overseas to France as part of the 7th Infantry Division in 1918. Overall, the grips are in about Good Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original, though some areas have been touched up with cold blue.
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion. There is some stubborn fouling speckled throughout. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates at 9/10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 87% of its metal finish. There are some scattered areas of light oxidation, some scratches, dings, and scuffs that have thinned the finish, and some finish loss on the edges. The most noticeable oxidation is on the cylinder and grip frame. The most noticeable finish loss is on the front edges of the barrel and front edges of the frame. There is a ding in the front sight blade. The most noticeable thinning is on the cylinder. There is a turn line through the finish on the cylinder. The screw heads range from sharp to lightly worn. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver is in about Very Good Plus Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder lockup is good on all chambers, though some are solid while others have light play. The double-action trigger pull is smooth, the single-action is crisp. We did not fire this handgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with a red cardboard box.
Our Assessment: This US Army WW1 Smith & Wesson M-1917 .45 ACP Revolver was made in late 1918 and is in Very Good Plus Condition. It features a 5.5” barrel, 87% of its original blued finish (though some areas have been touched up with cold blue), classic two-piece smooth brown walnut grips, proper martial markings, and a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion (there is some stubborn fouling speckled throughout). The bottom edge of the right grip panel is stamped “8 F.A.”, denoting this revolver was issued to the US Army’s 8th Field Artillery Regiment, formed in 1916 and deployed overseas to France as part of the 7th Infantry Division in 1918. This would make a fine addition to a US military small arms collection.
Smith & Wesson Bright Blue 44 Hand Ejector 4th Model of 1950 Target .44 Special Revolver 1950-55 C&R
Lot #144 (Sale Order 144 of 674)
Make: Smith & Wesson
Model: .44 Hand Ejector 4th Model of 1950 Target, Pre-Model 24, 5-Screw, Square Butt N-Frame
Serial Number: S147447
Year of Manufacture: 1950-1955 (model introduced in 1950, upper sideplate screw eliminated in 1955)
Barrel Length: 6 1/2” Pinned, with shrouded ejector rod.
Sights / Optics: The target sights consist of a pinned Patridge front sight with a pre-micro adjustable rear sight set into the topstrap.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are checkered walnut Target grips with the “Football” cut in the upper left panel to enhance ejection and ease speedloading, and with “smooth diamonds” around the grip screw escutcheons. They are marked inside the right grip panel with a serial number matching that of the revolver. There are no compressions or draglines. The most noticeable marks are on the bottom of the panels. There is some finish loss in the “Football”. There are tiny scratches. The checkering is strong. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in about Very Good Plus Condition.
Type of Finish: Bright Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. There is some light fouling in the grooves. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9.5/10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 95% of its metal finish. There are some little nicks and a few small hairline scratches, most notably on the front sight base. There is light finish loss on the crane arm. There is a turn line on the cylinder. The face of the cylinder is missing some finish. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about Fine Plus Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder produces light side to side movement. The double action trigger pull is smooth, the single action is crisp. We did not fire this handgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The name Smith & Wesson has been synonymous with finely crafted American made firearms since 1852. In 1907, Smith & Wesson introduced the .44 Hand Ejector 1st Model, often called the “New Century” or “Triple Lock”. It was the first side-swing cylinder handgun in S&W’s .44 Hand Ejector series, and marked the introduction of the .44 Special cartridge, the predecessor of .44 Magnum. After a number of years, Smith & Wesson felt that the price of the “New Century” was too expensive, so they eliminated the ejector rod shroud and the third lock to reduce the price. They made several other minor changes over the years, and in 1950, for the 4th Model, they returned to the ejector rod shroud.
This Smith & Wesson .44 Hand Ejector 4th Model of 1950 Target was made between 1950-1955 and is in Fine Plus Condition. It features a 6.5” barrel, 95% of its lustrous, original and scarce Bright Blued finish, with strong, vibrant, iridescent case coloring on the checkered hammer and serrated trigger, elegant, serial-matching checkered walnut Target grips with the “Football” cut in the upper left panel to enhance ejection and ease speedloading, and with “smooth diamonds” around the grip screw escutcheons, target sights, rock solid mechanics, and a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion (only some light fouling in the grooves). This revolver looks exquisite considering its age, and is deserving of a spot in a high-end Smith & Wesson collection.
Smith & Wesson .44 Hand Ejector 2nd Model .44 Special 6.5" DA/SA Revolver 1922 C&R
Lot #145 (Sale Order 145 of 674)
Make: Smith & Wesson
Model: .44 Hand Ejector 2nd Model, 5-Screw, Square Butt N-Frame
Serial Number: 18852
Year of Manufacture: 1922 (reference “Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson” by Supica and Nahas)
Barrel Length: 6 1/2” Pinned, with non-shrouded ejector rod.
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a round blade on a raised, pinned boss. The rear sight is a “U”-notch through sight cut to the top strap and frame.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are checkered walnut Service stocks without any S&W medallions and with “smooth diamonds” around the grip screw escutcheons. There are light compressions. The most noticeable marks are tiny scratches on the bottom of the panels. The checkering is strong but not sharp. There are no chips or cracks. There is a lanyard loop on the bottom of the grip frame. Overall, the grips are in about Very Good Condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is spotted erosion throughout the bore. There is some light fouling in the grooves. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 8/10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 80% of its metal finish. There are some little nicks and a few small hairline scratches. There is thinning and finish loss on the edges, mainly at the muzzle and on the grip frame. There is a turn line through the finish on the cylinder. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about Good Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder produces light side to side movement. The double action trigger pull is smooth, the single action is crisp. We did not fire this handgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The name Smith & Wesson has been synonymous with finely crafted American made firearms since 1852. In 1907, Smith & Wesson introduced the .44 Hand Ejector 1st Model, often called the “New Century” or “Triple Lock”. It was the first side-swing cylinder handgun in S&W’s .44 Hand Ejector series, and marked the introduction of the .44 Special cartridge, the predecessor of .44 Magnum. After a number of years, Smith & Wesson felt that the price of the “New Century” was too expensive, so they eliminated the ejector rod shroud and the third lock to reduce the price. The result was the .44 Hand Ejector 2nd Model, with 34,624 made over its production run from 1915-1937.
This Smith & Wesson .44 Hand Ejector 2nd Model was made in 1922 and is in Good Condition. It features a 6.5” barrel, 80% of its original blued finish, with some case coloring on the checkered hammer and smooth trigger, classic two-piece checkered walnut Service grips with “smooth diamonds” around the grip screw escutcheons, service sights, solid mechanics, and a bright bore with sharp rifling (there is spotted erosion throughout, and there is some light fouling in the grooves). The cylinder produces light side to side movement. This revolver is a fine piece considering its age, and is deserving of a spot in a Smith & Wesson collection.
Smith & Wesson .32-20 WCF Hand Ejector Target Model of 1905 1st Change Revolver 1906-1907Â C&R
Lot #146 (Sale Order 146 of 674)
Make: Smith & Wesson
Model: .32-20 Hand Ejector Target Model of 1905 1st Change
Serial Number: 30778
Year of Manufacture: 1906-1907 (reference “Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson” by Supica and Nahas), though S&W records assert that all flat butt frames were produced in 1904.
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a fin blade Target sight pinned to a raised base on the muzzle end of the barrel. The rear sight is a premicrometer adjustable Target sight with a “square” notch cut into the blade leaf on the rear of the top strap.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are genuine mother of pearl Service stocks without S&W medallions. They’re smooth with square butts, and brass escutcheons around the screws. There are some scattered light marks, and flecks at the bottom. One flake is missing from the top of the right grip panel, and there is some hairline crazing to the right grip panel as well. The color is bright. Overall, the grips rate in about Fine Condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore, but there is some stubborn fouling. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates at about 9/10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 97% of its metal finish. There is light finish loss on the right side of the barrel at the muzzle. There is light oxidation on the trigger. The screw heads are sharp. The grip screw is lightly worn with a strong slot. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about Excellent Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder lockup has very little play on all six chambers. The double-action trigger is smooth and the single action is crisp. We did not fire this handgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The name Smith & Wesson has been synonymous with finely crafted American made firearms since 1852. From 1899-1940, Smith & Wesson produced one of their classic small-frame, 6-shot hand ejector model revolvers chambered in .32-20 Winchester Center Fire. Initially introduced in 1882 as a black-powder round for small game, varmint hunting, and deer, .32 WCF was the first small-game lever-action cartridge from Winchester. The S&W .32-20 Hand Ejector Model of 1905 “1st Change” revolver was only made from 1906-1907 with 11,073 produced. S&W also produced a specially made target version of that piece, with a fin blade front sight and a premicrometer adjustable rear sight, and the Target model remains twice as valuable as the standard model today.
This Smith & Wesson .32-20 Hand Ejector Target Model of 1905 1st Change was made from 1906-1907 and is in Excellent Condition. It features a 6” barrel, 97% of its lustrous, original blued finish, factory original Target sights consisting of a fin blade front sight and a premicrometer adjustable rear sight, elegant genuine mother of pearl Service grips, strong mechanics, and a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion (there is some stubborn fouling). This is a strikingly beautiful example of a scarce Smith & Wesson.
Smith & Wesson .32-20 WCF Hand Ejector Target Model of 1905 4th Change 6" Revolver 1917 C&R
Lot #147 (Sale Order 147 of 674)
Make: Smith & Wesson
Model: .32-20 Hand Ejector Target Model of 1905 4th Change
Serial Number: 76977
Year of Manufacture: 1917 (reference Factory Letter)
Caliber: .32-20 Winchester Center Fire (.32 WCF)
Action Type: Single Action / Double Action, Swing-Out Fluted 6-Round Cylinder With Hand Ejector Revolver
Barrel Length: 6”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a gold beaded sloped blade sight conformed to a raised base on the muzzle end of the barrel. The rear sight is a premicrometer adjustable sight with a “square” notch cut into the blade leaf on the rear of the top strap.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are square butt checkered walnut Service stocks with raised “smooth diamonds” around the grip screw escutcheons. There are some scattered very light marks, mostly on the sides at the bottom. There is one chip in the bottom edge of the right grip panel. The checkering is semi-sharp. Overall, the grips rate in about Very Good Condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates at about 9.5/10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 98% of its metal finish. There is some finish loss on the sides of the barrel at the muzzle. There is finish loss on the crane arm.The screw heads are sharp. The grip screw is lightly worn with a strong slot. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about Excellent Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder lockup has very little play on all six chambers. The double-action trigger is smooth, and the single action is crisp. We did not fire this handgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This revolver comes with a Smith & Wesson factory letter stating this revolver was shipped to Keith Simmons & Company in Nashville, Tennessee on May 28, 1917.
Our Assessment: The name Smith & Wesson has been synonymous with finely crafted American made firearms since 1852. From 1899-1940, Smith & Wesson produced one of their classic small-frame, 6-shot hand ejector model revolvers chambered in .32-20 Winchester Center Fire. .32 WCF was the first small-game lever-action cartridge from Winchester, initially introduced in 1882 as a black-powder round for small game, varmint hunting, and deer. S&W also produced a specially made target version of the .32-20 Hand Ejector Model of 1905, with a gold bead front sight and a premicrometer adjustable rear sight, and the Target model remains twice as valuable as the standard model today.
This Smith & Wesson .32-20 Hand Ejector Target Model of 1905 4th Change was made in 1917 and is in Excellent Condition. It features a 6” barrel, 98% of its lustrous, original blued finish, with vibrant, iridescent case coloring on the checkered hammer and smooth trigger, factory original target sights consisting of a gold bead front sight and a premicrometer adjustable rear sight, the original, elegant checkered walnut Service grips with raised “smooth diamonds” around the escutcheons (there is one chip in the bottom edge of the right grip), strong mechanics, a bright bore with sharp rifling, and a factory letter confirming its target configuration, and that it was shipped to Keith Simmons & Company in Nashville, Tennessee on May 28, 1917. This is a scarce S&W Target revolver in fantastic condition, and would be a wonderful addition to any collection.
Smith & Wesson .32-20 Hand Ejector Model of 1905 4th Change .32 WCF 5" Revolver 1915-1940 C&R
Lot #148 (Sale Order 148 of 674)
Make: Smith & Wesson
Model: .32-20 Hand Ejector Model of 1905 4th Change
Serial Number: 136252
Year of Manufacture: 1915-1940
Caliber: .32-20 Winchester Center Fire (.32 WCF)
Action Type: Single / Double Action, Swing-Out Fluted Cylinder With Hand Ejector Revolver
Barrel Length: 5” Pinned
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a forged half circle blade machined into the barrel. The rear sight is a square notch channel machined into the topstrap.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece, military-style smooth walnut. The left panel has been customized with a hand carved letter “P”. The grips have no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Very Good Condition as not original to the revolver.
Type of Finish: Blued, Case Hardened trigger and hammer
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is semi-bright and the rifling is thinned. There is no erosion, but there is some stubborn fouling in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 8/10.
Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 65% of its metal finish. There is thinning on the barrel and along the leading edges of the revolver. The trigger guard has some light scuffs and thinning of the finish. There is heavy thinning on the cylinder. The cylinder has a visible turn line. Most of the finish from the ejector rod has been lost. There is oxidation and scuffs from vigorous cleaning sessions near the grip frame. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. The trigger has some color left, and the hammer spur checkering is defined. The checkering in the cylinder release is semi-sharp. Overall, this revolver is in Very Good Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder locks up well on each chamber with very little side-to-side play. The single-action trigger is crisp and the double action is smooth. We did not fire this handgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment:The name Smith & Wesson has been synonymous with finely crafted American made firearms since 1852. From 1899-1940, Smith & Wesson produced one of their classic small-frame, 6-shot hand ejector model revolvers chambered in .32-20 Winchester Center Fire. .32 WCF was the first small-game lever-action cartridge from Winchester, initially introduced in 1882 as a black-powder round for small game, varmint hunting, and deer.
This Smith & Wesson .32-20 Hand Ejector Model of 1905 4th Change was made between 1915-1940 and is in Very Good Condition. It features a 5” barrel, 65% of its original blued finish, period correct but not factory original two-piece smooth walnut grips, strong mechanics, and a semi-bright bore with thinned rifling and some stubborn fouling. This would be a classic addition to anyone's armory.
Smith & Wesson .38 Military & Police Model of 1905 2nd Change .38 Spl 5" Revolver 1906-09 C&R
Lot #149 (Sale Order 149 of 674)
Make: Smith & Wesson
Model: Military & Police
Serial Number: 137786
Year of Manufacture: 1906-1909 (Trigger guard screw present)
Caliber: .38 Special
Action Type: Single / Double Action, Swing-Out Fluted Cylinder With Hand Ejector Revolver
Barrel Length: 5” Pinned
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a half circle blade machined into the barrel. The rear sight is a square notch channel machined into the top of the frame.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered black hard rubber with “S&W” monograms at their tops and “smooth diamonds” around the escutcheons. The checkering is still sharp. The grips have no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Very Good Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue, Case Hardened trigger and hammer
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is semi-bright and the rifling is defined. There is light erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 7.5/10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 75% of its metal finish. The trigger guard has some light scuffs and thinning of the finish. There is light oxidation throughout. The cylinder has a visible but thin turn line. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. The trigger is smooth and the hammer spur checkering is defined. The checkering in the cylinder release is sharp. Overall, this pistol is in Very Good Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder locks up well on each chamber with very little side-to-side play. The single-action trigger is crisp and the double action is smooth. We did not fire this handgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The name Smith & Wesson has been synonymous with finely crafted American made firearms since 1852. In 1899, Smith & Wesson introduced what would become the quintessential police handgun of the twentieth century, the K frame Military & Police chambered in .38 Special. With its solid frame carbon steel construction and 6-round capacity, it emerged as a symbol of simplicity, reliability, durability, and accuracy. Small improvements were made over the ensuing century, though the basic design remained much the same, and it’s still considered by many to be among the finest personal defense or police handguns ever made.
This Smith & Wesson .38 Military & Police Model of 1905 2nd Change was made between 1906-1909 and is in Very Good Condition. It features a 5” barrel, 75% of its original blued finish, eleganttwo-piece checkered black hard rubber grips with “S&W” monograms at their tops and “smooth diamonds” around the escutcheons, and a semi-bright bore with defined rifling and light erosion. This Smith & Wesson revolver has been well loved over the years, cleaned after use and stored away in a holster most likely. Hopefully you can be the next to enjoy this piece of history.
Smith & Wesson .38 Special Military & Police Model of 1905 4th Change Revolver 1915-1942 C&R
Lot #150 (Sale Order 150 of 674)
Make: Smith & Wesson
Model: Military & Police
Serial Number: 280046 with a “star”. The “star” denotes a “factory rework” gun, which could have been anything as minor as a trigger or hammer replacement to something major like a barrel replacement, mechanism exchange, reblue, etc.
Year of Manufacture: 1915-1942 (Trigger guard screw present)
Caliber: .38 Special
Action Type: Single / Double Action, Swing-Out Fluted Cylinder With Hand Ejector Revolver
Barrel Length: 4” Pinned
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a half circle blade machined into the barrel. The rear sight is a square notch channel machined into the top of the frame.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered walnut Service panels with “deep dish” S&W medallions at their tops and “smooth diamonds” around the grip screw escutcheons. The checkering is semi-sharp and beginning to smooth in places. The grips have no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Very Good Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue. Case Hardened trigger and hammer
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is defined. There is scattered light erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 8/10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 80% of its metal finish. The trigger guard has some light scuffs and thinning of the finish. The leading edges are thinning their finish. The top strap has missing finish from prior corrosion being cleaned away. The muzzle is missing finish as well. The backstrap shows evidence of heavy use, as oxidation and corrosion have patinated the majority of its finish. The cylinder has a visible turn line. The screw heads are sharp, the markings are clear. The trigger serrations are sharp. The hammer spur checkering is defined. The checkering in the cylinder release is sharp. Overall this pistol is in Very Good Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder locks up well on each chamber with very little side-to-side play. The single-action trigger is crisp and the double action is smooth. We did not fire this handgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment:The name Smith & Wesson has been synonymous with finely crafted American made firearms since 1852. In 1899, Smith & Wesson introduced what would become the quintessential police handgun of the twentieth century, the K frame Military & Police chambered in .38 Special. With its solid frame carbon steel construction and 6-round capacity, it emerged as a symbol of simplicity, reliability, durability, and accuracy. Small improvements were made over the ensuing century, though the basic design remained much the same, and it’s still considered by many to be among the finest personal defense or police handguns ever made.
This Smith & Wesson .38 Military & Police Model of 1905 4th Change was made between 1915-1942 and is in Very Good Condition. It’s a “factory rework” gun, as distinguished by the “star” after the serial number. It features a 4” barrel, 80% of its original blued finish, elegant two-piece checkered walnut Service grips with “deep dish” S&W medallions at their tops and “smooth diamonds” around the grip screw escutcheons, and a bright bore with defined rifling and scattered light erosion. This Smith & Wesson revolver has been well loved over the years, and hopefully you can be the next to enjoy this piece of history.
Smith & Wesson .38 Military & Police Model of 1905 4th Change M&P .38 Special 5" Revolver C&R
Lot #151 (Sale Order 151 of 674)
Make: Smith & Wesson
Model: Military & Police
Serial Number: 518974
Year of Manufacture: 1915-1942 (Trigger guard screw present)
Caliber: .38 Special
Action Type: Single / Double Action, Swing-Out Fluted Cylinder With Hand Ejector Revolver
Barrel Length: 5” Pinned
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a half circle blade machined into the barrel. The rear sight is a square notch channel machined into the top of the frame.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are custom two-piece genuine mother of pearl grips with what appear to be real 19th century “Indian Princess Head” US $1 gold coins as medallions. The grips have no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Very Good Condition as not original to the gun. Also included is a pair of period but not serial-matching to the revolver Smith & Wesson two-piece checkered walnut Magna grips with “S&W” silver-colored medallions at their tops and “smooth diamonds” around the grip screw escutcheons. Those extra grips do not have a retention screw.
Type of Finish: Blued, Case hardened trigger and hammer
Finish Originality: Refinished
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is defined. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9.5/10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 98% of its current metal finish. The trigger guard has some light scuffs and thinning of the finish. There is light pitting that has been reblued on the top strap and under the cylinder. The cylinder has a visible but thin turn line. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. The trigger serrations are sharp, and the hammer spur checkering is defined. The checkering in the cylinder release is sharp. Overall, this pistol is in Very Good Condition as Refinished.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder locks up well on each chamber with very little side-to-side play. The double action is smooth, the single-action trigger is crisp. We did not fire this handgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: The extra set of S&W Magna walnut “diamond” pistol grips as mentioned previously.
Our Assessment: The name Smith & Wesson has been synonymous with finely crafted American made firearms since 1852. In 1899, Smith & Wesson introduced what would become the quintessential police handgun of the twentieth century, the K frame Military & Police chambered in .38 Special. With its solid frame carbon steel construction and 6-round capacity, it emerged as a symbol of simplicity, reliability, durability, and accuracy. Small improvements were made over the ensuing century, though the basic design remained much the same, and it’s still considered by many to be among the finest personal defense or police handguns ever made.
This Smith & Wesson .38 Military & Police Model of 1905 4th Change was made between 1915-1942 and is in Very Good Condition as Refinished. It features a 5” barrel, 98% of its re-blued finish, with the trigger and hammer re-case hardened, an extra set of S&W Magna walnut “diamond” pistol grips, and a bright bore with defined rifling. This revolver has been rescued, reblued, and dressed up with genuine mother of pearl grips with real 19th century “Indian Princess Head” US $1 gold coins as medallions. As General Patton would say, with its pearl grips, this beauty would’ve been fit for a New Orleans “maquereau”.
Smith & Wesson Post-War 5-Screw .38 Military & Police .38 Special 4" DA/SA Revolver 1948-1952 C&R
Lot #152 (Sale Order 152 of 674)
Make: Smith & Wesson
Model: .38 Hand Ejector Military & Police (Pre-Model 10)
Serial Number: C304598
Year of Manufacture: 1948-1952
Caliber: .38 Special
Action Type: Single / Double Action, Swing-Out Fluted Cylinder With Hand Ejector Revolver
Barrel Length: 4” Pinned
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a round blade integral to a base forged to the barrel. The rear sight is a trough cut into the top strap.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are the factory original two-piece checkered walnut Magna stocks with “S&W” silver medallions at their tops and “smooth diamonds” around the escutcheons. The interior of the right grip panel is stamped with the serial number matching that of the revolver. There are some little dings, draglines, and scuffs. The most noticeable defects are on the bottoms. The checkering is strong with minimal wear. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in about Fine Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is strong with very light edge wear. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9.5/10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 93% of its metal finish. There is light oxidation on the grip frame. The barrel displays some little nicks and scuffs, mainly towards the front. The sides of the barrel at the muzzle have some finish loss. The edges display some thinning. The cylinder has a turnline that has thinned the finish and partially gone through it, there is a little finish lost in front of one of the timing notches. There are small spots of oxidation. There is another section of oxidation on the side-plate. There are some handling marks and faint draglines from use and storage. The screw heads are lightly tool-marked with serviceable slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about Fine Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder locks up well on each chamber with barely perceptible movement. The single action trigger is crisp and the double action is smooth. We did not fire this handgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The name Smith & Wesson has been synonymous with finely crafted American made firearms since 1852. In 1899, Smith & Wesson introduced what would become the quintessential police handgun of the twentieth century, the K frame Military & Police chambered in .38 Special. With its solid frame carbon steel construction and 6-round capacity, it emerged as a symbol of simplicity, reliability, durability, and accuracy. Small improvements were made over the ensuing century, though the basic design remained much the same, and it’s still considered by many to be among the finest personal defense or police handguns ever made. After WW2, serial numbers for the Military & Police initially began with an “S” prefix, which was changed to a “C” prefix in 1948. In 1952, the front sight was changed from a round blade to a ramp, and in 1955, the upper sideplate screw was eliminated.
This Smith & Wesson Post-War 5-Screw .38 Military & Police was made between 1948-1952 and is in Fine Condition. It features a 4” barrel, 93% of its lustrous, original blued finish, with some strong case coloring on the hammer and trigger, serial-matching, elegant two-piece checkered walnut Magna grips with “S&W” silver medallions at their tops and “smooth diamonds” around the escutcheons, and a bright bore with strong rifling and very light edge wear. This is a beautiful Post-War 5-Screw Pre-Model 10 Military & Police, and if the collectors don’t pay enough attention, it might slip away.
Smith & Wesson Post-War 5-Screw K-32 Masterpiece .32 S&W Long 6" Revolver, Box & Letter 1955 C&R
Lot #153 (Sale Order 153 of 674)
Make: Smith & Wesson
Model: K-32 Masterpiece (Pre-Model 16)
Serial Number: K 237070
Year of Manufacture: June 28th, 1955 (according to the Factory Letter)
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a 1/10 Patridge that is integral to the barrel. The rear sight is a flat top leaf with a square notch base that is Micrometer Click adjustable for windage and elevation.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are factory original walnut Magna panels with S&W silver medallions, and do not show their age. The inside of the right grip panel shows evidence of the serial number in pencil. There is some little compression and some light rub on the grip panels. The checkering is still very well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in about Excellent Condition.
Type of Finish: Blued. The checkered hammer and serrated trigger are case hardened.
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 99% of its metal finish. There is no turn line. There are a few scattered light handling marks. The ejector rod has kept all of its finish. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver is in about Excellent Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The non-recessed cylinder locks up with light play on each chamber when the trigger is depressed. The double-action trigger is smooth and the single action is extremely light and crisp. We did not fire this handgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This revolver comes in a vintage original “Smith & Wesson K-32 Masterpiece Blue Finish 6-Inch Barrel” gold and blue cardboard box. The box is in fine shape, and has its blue reinforced metal tabs on the corners. Inside the box is the “Helpful Hints” Brochure, and both of these items are timely to the piece. A factory letter is also included.
Our Assessment: From the “Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson” by Supica and Nahas–“Caliber .32 S&W Long, DA revolver built on a square butt K frame with five screws, short cocking action, anti-backlash trigger, micrometer click rear sight, checkered walnut stocks with S&W monograms, a large S&W trademark on the side plate. Quite a scarce gun, with serial number ranges hard to pin down.” In 1955, the upper side plate screw was deleted from the design, making this revolver one of the last to come off the production line with that 5th screw.
This Smith & Wesson Post-War 5-Screw K-32 Masterpiece Revolver was made on June 28th, 1955 and is in Excellent Condition. It features a 6” pinned barrel, scarce 5-screw frame, 99% of its lustrous, original blued finish, with vibrant, iridescent case coloring on the checkered hammer and serrated trigger, the original, elegant checkered walnut Magna grips with “S&W” silver medallions and “smooth diamonds” around the grip screw, a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion, a factory letter, and a vintage original “Smith & Wesson K-32 Masterpiece Blue Finish 6-Inch Barrel” gold and blue cardboard box with the “Helpful Hints” Brochure inside. With only about 3,630 combined K-32 Masterpiece and Model 16 revolvers made from 1947-1973, it remains one of the rarest post-war Smith & Wesson K frame revolvers to find today. As collectors, it is the elusive that draws our attention, and scarcely do we encounter such a stunning combination of high condition and rarity as we do in this Smith & Wesson 5-Screw K-32 Masterpiece.
Smith & Wesson S&W .38 Regulation Police Model 4" .38 Pre War, I Frame Revolver w/ Box
Lot #154 (Sale Order 154 of 674)
Make: Smith & Wesson
Model: 38 Regulation Police Model / Pre Model 31
Serial Number: 41837
Year of Manufacture: 1917-1940
Caliber: .38 S&W CTG, Regulation Police Cartridge
Action Type: Single Action or Double Action Revolver with 6 Round Swing-Out Cylinder
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “SMITH & WESSON”. The Left side of the frame is marked with the small S&W logo. The yoke and yoke cut are marked “48045”. The right side of the frame is marked “MADE IN U.S.A.”. The right side of the barrel is marked “REGULATION POLICE 38 S&W CTG”. The front strap is marked with the serial number. The sides of the grip frame have inspection marks. The top of the barrel is marked “SMITH & WESSON, SPRINGFIELD, MASS. U.S.A. / PATENTED FEB. 6. 06. SEP. 14. 09. DEC.29.14”. The butt of the left grip panel is stamped with a patent date of “PAT. June 5,1917”
Barrel Length: 4”
Sights / Optics: Service Sights; The front sight is a round raised blade sight conformed to a raised base on the muzzle end of the barrel. The rear sight is a square notch trough milled into the top strap.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are Service style checkered walnut stocks with S&W medallions at their tops, and with smooth diamonds around the screws. The butt of the left grip panel is properly stamped with a patent date of “PAT. June 5,1917”. The checkering is sharp and quite perceivable. There are no chips or cracks. The grips rate in about excellent overall condition. Please see our pictures.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. THe bore appears un fired and rates 10/10 in this writer’s opinion.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 100% of its metal finish. There is no finish loss at the muzzle. The cylinder’s fleeting turn line is not through the finish. The screw heads are sharp and the grip screw is sharp with a strong slot. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about excellent condition especially for a pre-war C&R.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder lockup has very little play on all six chambers. The double-action trigger is smooth and the single action is crisp. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: The revolver comes with the extremely rare original box. The label is intact and the penciled number on the bottom of the box matches the serial number. The box is a brown, one-piece, cardboard with yellow label. Some of the corners are torn and the edges are tattered over all the box is in good shape.
Our Assessment: This is a .38 Regulation Police, Pre-Model 31 with a 4" pinned barrel and a blued finish. The original Model named the .38 Regulation Police, this is a small “I” framed .38 S&W revolver with a 5 shot capacity. The revolver retains about 100% of its metal finish with a perfect bore and excellent mechanics. If you are a Smith collector looking to collect them all, this will be this year's top addition to your S&W collection.
WWI "0" Prefix Smith & Wesson S&W Model 1917 .45 ACP Hand Ejector 6†Double Action Revolver C&R
Lot #155 (Sale Order 155 of 674)
Make: Smith & Wesson
Model: .45 Hand Ejector U.S. Army Model 1917
Serial Number: 0284
Year of Manufacture: 1917-1918, C&R
Caliber: .45 ACP or .45 Autorim
Action Type: Double / Single Action, Swing-Out Fluted Cylinder Revolver
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “S&W D.A. 45â€, the top is marked “SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD MASS. U.S.A. / PATENTED DEC. 17. 1901. FEB. 6. 1906. SEP. 14. 1909â€. The butt is marked “0284â€. The rear face of the cylinder, barrel flat, rear face of the yoke, and the underside of the ejector star are marked with the serial number. The yoke, yoke cut and sides of the grip frame have inspection marks. The interior of the right grip is marked “0284†in pencil. Because it's a special "0" serial number "Club Gun", there are correctly no military markings anywhere, and no commercial Smith & Wesson markings except on the barrel.
Barrel Length: 6â€
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a half-round blade integral to a rectangular base fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a “U†notch at the end of a groove at the top of the frame.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece smooth walnut. There are no notable compressions. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in about excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is semi-bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates at 9.5/10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 99% of its metal finish. The blue is strong the markings are complete. The grips are excellent the action shows minimal wear. The grip frame has some oxidation and a light patina on the butt. There are two marks behind the cylinder release. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver is in about excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The double-action trigger pull is smooth, single-action is crisp. The cylinder lockup is good on all chambers. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: The revolver comes with two full-moon clips, a factory letter, and a myriad of paperwork from the family of the officer who carried it in WW1.
Our Assessment: This is a Smith & Wesson .45 Hand Ejector Model of 1917 like those made by S&W for the U.S. Army during WWI. The Army wanted more 1911 pistols than Colt could make so they contracted with both Colt and S&W to produce the Model 1917 revolver in .45 ACP so that both pistols and revolvers would use the same ammunition. The cylinders were designed to hold the cartridges in half-moon clips for ease of loading and extraction. The chambers were stepped so that individual cartridges could be loaded and fired when there wasn’t time to load the clips, but then the empty cartridges had to be removed manually. This is a "Club Gun" (confirmed with the serial number starting with the number zero). Collectors of WWI revolvers as used by the U.S. may show an interest, but this revolver would make a smart acquisition for any collection.
Smith & Wesson S&W The .357 Registered Magnum 1937 6.5" Blued DA Revolver w/ Box & Letter
Lot #156 (Sale Order 156 of 674)
Make: Smith & Wesson
Model: The .357 Registered Magnum
Serial Number: 50099, Registration #1786
Year of Manufacture: 1937 (Factory Letter)
Caliber: .357 Magnum
Action Type: Single & Double Action Swing Out Cylinder Revolver
Barrel Length: 6.5” Pinned Barrel
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a McGivern, blade front sight on a raised, pinned boss, with adjustable rear sight, rounded and contoured to the top strap and frame.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The Magna grips do not show their age; with silver S&W medallions. The inside of the right grip panel shows evidence of the serial number in pencil. Checking is still very well defined. There are no chips and no cracks. Overall, the grips are in about excellent condition..
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. 9.5/10 Bore rating in this writer’s opinion.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 99% of its metal finish.The barrel has a few scattered light marks. The cylinder has a very thin turn line, with none of the line through the finish. The serrations on the trigger and grip straps, checkering on the topstrap, rib, hammer, and thumbpiece are sharp. The knurling on the ejector rod is sharp.There are no notable burnmarks on the cylinder face. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The double action trigger is smooth and the single action is crisp. The cylinder locks up with almost no play on each chamber. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This revolver comes in a two-piece blue exterior, red interior cardboard Smith & Wesson .357 Magnum wax coated box with metal-reinforced corners and a blurred label on the bottom of the tray which has the serial number barely legible. The box has scattered wear, light fraying at corners and discoloration and is in about very good condition.
Our Assessment: The S&W .357 Registered Magnum has a special place in the history of Smith & Wesson, revolvers and cartridge design. In the late 1920s, as Prohibition had created a thriving element of organized crime, law enforcement was pressing for the development of more potent cartridges than the .38 Special for duty revolvers. Police needed something which could punch through car doors while still retaining enough energy to take out gangsters firing back at them. Smith & Wesson’s initial response, the .38/44 Heavy Duty, was capable of firing hotter loaded .38 Special but still fell short of expectations. The grandson of Smith & Wesson co-founder Daniel Wesson, Col. Douglas Wesson, collaborated with Phil Sharpe and Elmer Keith, both renowned handloading experts, and set out to develop a cartridge that could propel a projectile at 1400 fps with muzzle energy of more than 700 ft. lbs. and the .357 Magnum, the first of the magnums, was born. Smith & Wesson developed a revolver around the cartridge on their N frame with initial production being entirely on a special order basis. The revolvers could be ordered with barrel lengths from 3 1/2" to 8 3/4" available in 1/4" increments, choice of sights, grips, finish, and even hammer profile. Early production guns were presented to luminaries such as J. Edgar Hoover, John Olin, Phil Sharpe, George S. Patton and Ed McGivern. These early .357s would be built to the customer’s specifications and shipped out with a registration card which could be returned to request a registration certificate, giving the new firearm the name “Registered Magnum”.
“The most important handgun developed in the twentieth century”- Roy Jinks. This is a fine example of The Registered Magnum,from 1937 with 99% of its original finish, a bore as near to pristine as can be in an original box. In many ways, the Registered Magnum is the holy grail of Smith & Wesson collectors, with the custom features offering endless variations. This is a beautiful example of one of the rarest and most sought-after revolvers ever made by the world’s premier revolver manufacturer, Smith & Wesson.
Smith & Wesson S&W .38/44 Outdoorsman .38 Spl 6.5 DA/SA Revolver w/ Letter 1937 C&R
Lot #157 (Sale Order 157 of 674)
Make: Smith & Wesson
Model: .38/44 Outdoorsman (Target Sights)
Serial Number: 49049
Year of Manufacture: 1937 (Factory Letter )
Caliber: .38 Special
Action Type: Double / Single Action, Swing-Out Fluted Cylinder Revolver
Barrel Length: 6.5” Pinned Round Barrel with Shrouded Ejector Rod
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a Gold bead “Call” Patridge style, blade front sight on a raised, pinned boss, with adjustable rear sight, square butt target sights to the top strap and frame.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are checked walnut with smooth diamonds around the grip screw escutcheons. They are Magna Style. They are original to the weapon as they are stamped with the serial number to match inside the right panel. There are no compressions or draglines. The most noticeable marks are on the bottom of the panels. They are tiny scratches. The checking is strong. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in about excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9.5/10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 99% of its metal finish. There are a few little handling marks and maybe tiny scratches on the barrel, most noticeable on the left side. There are some light handling marks on the grips. No notable burnmarks on the cylinder face. There is an extremely light turn line on the cylinder. The hammer and trigger show minimal operational wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about Excellent condition for C&R.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder produces hardly any movement in full lockup of all 6 chambers. The double action trigger pull is smooth, single action is crisp. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: none
Our Assessment: While the K and even smaller J-frames would become those most commonly associated with .38 Special Smith & Wessons, when the cartridge was first being developed, the more stout N-frame was chosen to chamber the new round. This became the .38/44, offered in the Heavy Duty configuration with fixed sights and the Outdoorsman version with target sights. This Pre-War example was produced around 1930-1935 and is in excellent shape for a gun of its age.This gun left the factory on January 8,1937 with a Gold Bead “Call” front sight and square butt target rear sights. It has a limited production 6.5” barrel and is equipped with its original, number matching,checked walnut, Magna style stocks. This would make a prized centerpiece as an addition to any Smith & Wesson collection as they are hard to come by.
While the K and even smaller J-frames would become those most commonly associated with .38 Special Smith & Wessons, when the cartridge was first being developed, the more stout N-frame was chosen to chamber the new round. This became the .38/44, offered in the Heavy Duty configuration with fixed sights and the Outdoorsman version with target sights. This Pre-War example was produced around 1930-1935 and left the factory in January of 1937. It is in excellent shape for a gun of its age. It has a limited production 6.5” barrel and is equipped with its original, number matching,checked walnut, Magna style stocks and the Gold Bead “Call” front sight with Square butt target rear sights. This would make a prized centerpiece as an addition to any Smith & Wesson collection as they are hard to come by.
Special Order Smith & Wesson K-22 1st Model Outdoorsman .22 LR 6" DA/SA Revolver 1936 C&R
Lot #158 (Sale Order 158 of 674)
Make: Smith & Wesson
Model: K-22 1st Model Outdoorsman
Serial Number: 657750
Year of Manufacture: 1936 (reference Factory Letter)
Sights / Optics: This special order version has a “Call” gold bead, Patridge shaped front sight pinned to a base to the barrel, and a pre-micrometer adjustable rear sight with a “square” notch cut into the blade leaf on the rear of the top strap.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are period replacement two-piece checkered walnut Magna panels with “S&W” silver medallions at their tops and “smooth diamonds” around the grip screw escutcheons. A serial number not matching that on the revolver is stamped on the interior right grip panel. The right grip is darker than the left. There are small scratches near the bottoms of the panels, and a few light handling marks in both grips. There are two notable chips in the front strap area of the left grip. Overall, these stocks rate in about Good Condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is semi-bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the barrel. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 8.5/10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 96% of its metal finish. There is thinning on the leading edges. There are a few light handling marks scattered over the front strap and backstrap. There is light oxidation forming towards the muzzle. The hammer and trigger both show strong case color retention. The ejection rod and crane both have finish loss. The screw heads are lightly tool marked and the markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about Very Good Plus to Fine Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The double action trigger is smooth and the single action crisp. We did not fire this handgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: From 1910 onward Smith and Wesson Hand Ejector revolvers came in target variations equipped with adjustable sights. Rimfire revolvers built on the .32 frame were considered heavyweights and the first serious effort toward a .22 built on the 38 (K) frame did not come about until 1931. The high velocity .22 long rifle cartridge had become popular and the company advertised the new K-22 “Outdoorsman” as being specifically designed for the high speed round.
It was marketed to hunters and outdoorsmen in a climate that could not have been less ideal. The Great Depression was in full swing and there was a serious effort to include handguns in the prohibitive tax and registration structure of the Federal Firearms act of 1932 and 34. Nevertheless the K 22 was an immediate success with well-heeled sportsmen as well as police and military training programs.
Smith and Wesson Standard catalog – “Caliber .22 LR, DA revolver built on a square butt K frame with five screws, 6- shot fluted cylinder with (recessed) counterbores, blue finish 6 inch round pinned barrel with no rib, Patridge front sight,K target frame with floating firing pin and flat faced hammer, Circassian walnut grips with small silver medallions on a square butt frame, non shrouded extractor rod, smooth semi-round topstrap with an adjustable rear sight for windage and elevation. Built on the .38 Hand Ejector frame and numbered within the M&P 1905 4th change series in a serial range beginning 632124 and running through about 682419. The first example of this revolver was presented to Douglas Wesson on January 3, 1931, reported as serial number 632132. Weight of this model is 35.5 oz.19,500 Manufactured c. 1931-1940. K frame 22, pre-micrometer adjustable sights, with the Long action.”
Supica –Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson records that an Army team took several K 22s to the 1932 Olympics providing an early launch into the mainstream target circuit. By 1940, shooters or agencies had bought 19,500 of the first model and a second model was in the catalogs as “A replica of that favorite, the .38 M&P Target Revolver” (Stoeger-Shooter’s Bible). By this time, it had become the K 22 ‘Masterpiece’ and was firmly identified with organized target shooting. Wartime rationing stopped production in 1941 with something over 1,000 units of the second models out the door.
This early K22 First Model or Model K-22 Outdoorsman S&W revolver is truly in fine condition for a gun over 90 years old. This is a beautiful old revolver that the whole family can enjoy especially for collecting.
Smith & Wesson .44 Special Hand Ejector 3rd Model 1926 Military Revolver w/ Box 1946-1947 C&R
Lot #159 (Sale Order 159 of 674)
Make: Smith & Wesson
Model: .44 Hand Ejector 3rd Model, Post War Transitional, a.k.a. 1926 Model Military, 5-Screw, Square Butt N-Frame
Serial Number: S 62606
Year of Manufacture: 1946-1947 First year production (reference Standard catalog)
Barrel Length: Round 5”, Pinned, with shrouded ejector rod.
Sights / Optics: The service sights consist of a forged round blade front sight with a notchcut rear sight into the topstrap.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The Magna grips are checked walnut with smooth diamonds around the grip screw escutcheons. They are stamped inside the right grip panel matching the weapon. There are some compressions. The most noticeable mark is a chip on the bottom of the left panel. They are tiny scratches. The checking is strong. There are no cracks. Overall, the grips are in about very good condition as original to the weapon.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. 10/10 on the bore rating in this writer’s opinion.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 99% of its current metal finish. There is a bit of thinning on the left side of the muzzle. There is a fleeting thin turn line not through the finish on the cylinder. There are no burn marks on the cylinder. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. This Revolver seems to have spent its life waiting in storage. Overall, this handgun rates in about Excellent condition for a C&R of 78 years old.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder produces light side to side movement. The double action trigger pull is smooth, the single action is crisp. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: A suitable Gold and Blue S&W box accompanies the revolver.
Our Assessment: This is Smith & Wesson’s .44 Hand Ejector 3rd model chambered in .44 Special; built on the square butt N frame with 5 screws, long action-hammer and trigger. Reintroduced in June 1946 with a new slide activated hammer block and is so indicated with a S serial prefix. This is a 5 inch model with a blued finish, service sights, and original checked walnut, Magna style stocks. This one has 99% finish remaining and it looks like new considering its age. There is no evidence of use. This revolver has excellent mechanics and a perfect bore. With the build quality of these vintage Smith and Wesson revolvers it should last a lifetime.
Boulder CO Chief Smith & Wesson .38/44 Heavy Duty/Outdoorsman Police Target Model Revolver 1933 C&R
Lot #160 (Sale Order 160 of 674)
Make: Smith & Wesson
Model: .38/44 Heavy Duty/Outdoorsman “Police Target” Model
Serial Number: 42091
Year of Manufacture: 1933
Caliber: .38 Special
Action Type: Double / Single Action, Swing-Out Fluted Cylinder Revolver
Barrel Length: 6 1/2"
Sights / Optics: The factory fitted front sight is a “Call” gold bead Patridge blade pinned on a ramp pinned to the serrated rib of the barrel. The rear sight is a square notch adjustable “rear sight slide” target sight adjustable for windage and elevation that is screwed to the top strap. This was before the introduction of the "adjustable sight Outdoorsman".
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered walnut Service stocks with “S&W” silver-colored medallions at their tops and “smooth diamonds” around the grip screws. There are some little nicks and dings, the most noticeable of which are on the bottom faces. There are some scattered light handling marks. The checkering is strong. Overall, the grips are in about Excellent Condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 99% of its metal finish. There is a bit of finish loss at the muzzle. There are some scattered scuffs and draglines, most noticeable on the barrel. There are some scattered light handling marks. The cylinder has a very thin light turn line. The hammer and trigger show light operational wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about Excellent Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder produces hardly any movement in full lockup of all 6 chambers. The double action trigger pull is smooth, single action is crisp. We did not fire this handgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This revolver comes in a Smith & Wesson two-piece blue exterior, red interior cardboard “THE / “.38-44” / OUTDOORSMAN’S Revolver” box with metal-reinforced corners and a label on the bottom of the tray which has a serial number that is barely legible. We have acquired the Historian Letter, a copy of the original S&W invoice and articles pertaining to Rolla Prater from the archive of The Daily Camera newspaper archive. Also included is a book titled “Behind the Badge, 125 Years of the Boulder Colorado Police Department”. The Book contains articles about the original owner of this revolver, Chief Rolla Prater of the Boulder CO. Police Department, a rather colorful character that operated on both sides of the law.
Our Assessment: “When S&W began development of a more powerful round than the standard .38 Special (a process that eventually culminated in the development of the .357 Magnum), they wanted a stouter platform than the standard K frame. The obvious choice was the big N frame, originally developed for .44 caliber rounds. The .38/44 (.38 caliber on a .44 frame) Heavy Duty and Outdoorsman series was the result. The .38/44 round was basically a hot-loaded .38 Special, and was also called the .38 Super Police.” The above information courtesy of the “Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson” by Supica and Nahas. The Heavy Duty configuration had fixed sights, while the Outdoorsman version had adjustable sights. This example comes between the two models as a special order for the police of the time, and is often called the “Police Target” Model today. , such as this, with target sights. This example comes between the two models as a special order for the police of the day. According to the S&W invoice it was ordered with “Target with “Call” Gold Bead sight” and “one Rear sight slide for 1/16” bead.” It was produced around 1933 and is in astonishing shape for a gun of its age. It has a 6.5" round barrel and is equipped with its original factory installed magna stocks. The bore is great and the mechanics are exceptional. This revolver has its box and a lot of history to go along with it. This revolver was originally owned by Chief Rolla Prater of the Boulder Colorado Police Department and the Smith and Wesson invoice shows that it was shipped to the attention of Chief Rolla C.Prater of Boulder Police Department on May 19,1933. The Smith and Wesson Historian Archive Letter re-iterates this finding. This revolver along with all the documentation would make an unbelievable addition to a Police handgun collection or most definitely any Smith & Wesson collection.
Smith & Wesson S&W Post-War M&P Pre-Model 10 38 2" DA/SA Revolver w/ Box & Letter 1947 C&R
Lot #161 (Sale Order 161 of 674)
Make: Smith & Wesson
Model: .38 Military & Police, First Post War Series, Five Screw, M&P Pre-Model 10
Serial Number: S 965653
Year of Manufacture: 1947 December, C&R (Reference S&W Letter)
Caliber: .38 Special
Action Type: Double / Single Action Revolver with Swing-Out Cylinder
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “SMITH & WESSON” /“38 S.&W. SPC CTG.”. The yoke cut and crane are marked “50875”. The butt is marked with the serial number. The right sideplate has a trademark S&W logo and the frame’s right side is marked with “Made In USA”. The rear face of the cylinder is marked “S 965653”.The bottom of the barrel is marked “S 965653” above the ejector rod . The interior of the right grip panel is stamped with the serial number, showing us the grips are original.
Barrel Length: 2 inches, Pinned.
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a round blade integral to a base forged to the barrel. The rear sight is a trough cut into the top strap.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered walnut stocks with smooth borders, and smooth diamonds around the grip screw escutcheons. There are no notable defects. The checking is strong. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in about Excellent condition as C&R
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is strong. There is no erosion in the bore. 10/10 bore rating in this writer’s opinion.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 100% of its metal finish. The cylinder has no turnline. There are some handling marks from storage. The screw heads are lightly sharp serviceable slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder locks up well on each chamber with barely perceptible movement. The single action trigger is crisp and the double action is smooth. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This revolver is accompanied by a copy of the letter from S&W and a Gold and Blue box that is appropriate for the age of the gun.
Our Assessment: This 2 inch pre-model 10 is in excellent condition with about 100% of its metal finish, a bright bore, and strong mechanics. This is a post-war .38 Military & Police 38 Hand Ejector M&P Pre Model 10 revolver. It has a pinned 2 inch barrel, original stocks, and blued finish. It has all of its original finish remaining. Collectors please pay attention to this one. This is still a K-frame .38, perhaps the benchmark for a .38 duty or defense revolver and will certainly serve faithfully for lifetimes to come. But in this writer’s opinion it should stay a safe queen.
First Year Smith & Wesson S&W Pre Model 29 .44 Magnum 4" DA/SA Revolver & Letter 1956
Lot #162 (Sale Order 162 of 674)
Make: Smith & Wesson
Model: Pre 29 “The 44 Magnum”
Serial Number: S154238 (Low Number)
Year of Manufacture: 1956 (Factory Letter signed by Assistant Historian Roy Jinks)
Markings: The right side of the barrel is marked “.44 MAGNUM”, the left is marked “SMITH & WESSON”. The side plate has the S&W Monogram logo. The right side of the frame has the four-line Marcas Registradas. The square butt is marked with the serial number. The yoke cut is marked with inspection numbers. The yoke and sides of the grip frame have inspection marks.
Barrel Length: 4 Inches
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a serrated ramp blade with a red insert pinned to a rise in the serrated rib. The rear sight is a flat top, square notched and white outlined leaf in a base that is micrometer click adjustable for windage and elevation.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece smooth Goncalo Alves square butt target stocks with S&W medallions. The left grip has the “speed-loader/ football cut. There are no chips or cracks. Nothing indicates that the grips were misused or damaged in any particular manner. Overall, the grips are in about excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. 10/10 on the bore rating. This gun seems to have been stored most of its life.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 98% of its metal finish. The cylinder has a thin, faint turn line, not through the finish. There are small handling marks. There is thinning on the front edge of the cylinder. The front sight has some finish-loss. Some of the finish along the muzzle and cylinder has been lost through loose storing it in this case. The screwheads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The double-action trigger is smooth and the single action is crisp. The cylinder has almost no play on each chamber. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This revolver comes with a black Smith & Wesson presentation Case, the factory letter. The case has light marks from loose storage and rates about Fine+ Condition. The interior is clean; most of the blue lining is still in very good condition, the exterior has a few dings and little scratches, in about Fine plus condition. Also included the, rod, sponge,and screwdriver all in new condition.
Our Assessment: Developed in a collaboration between Smith & Wesson and Remington with the input of big-bore handgun shooters including Elmer Keith, The .44 Magnum revolver and cartridge took the revolver world by storm in the 1950s, later to be known worldwide, even outside the firearms community, as “the most powerful handgun in the world” due to its portrayal in the Dirty Harry movies. This is Smith & Wesson’s famous “The .44 Magnum” built on a 5-screw square butt N-Frame paired with a 4" barrel. This revolver has a nice blued finish, with a wide serrated case-colored trigger and wide checkered hammer. To make it even better, it comes installed with a beautiful pair of Coke bottle grips! It doesn’t stop there though, it even comes with a black presentation case complete with its cleaning kit. This one is from the first year of production, and based on its 4" barrel and the accompanying case with a clasp style latch was made in late 1956. Supica & Nahas estimate that only 25% of the first year guns were made with 4" barrels. No collection is complete without a Smith & Wesson .44 Magnum so you might as well make it this one, this ensemble is so hot you may as well be walking on the sun. Please see our pictures and good luck! Smith & Wesson’s famous Pre Model 29 was built on the N-Frame with a square butt. The revolver has a beautiful blue finish and is paired with a pair of two-piece smooth Goncalo Alves square butt target stocks with S&W medallions. This one has seen the inside of its black display case most of its life and there is little wear from use to speak of. This revolver comes with a two page Smith and Wesson Historical Letter, stating 1956 was when it left the factory. The Smith & Wesson Pre Model 29 is a timeless revolver that will likely never go out of style and makes for a great investment not just for shooters but collectors alike.
Smith & Wesson S&W The .357 Registered Magnum 1936 8 3/4" Blued DA Revolver w/ Box
Lot #163 (Sale Order 163 of 674)
Make: Smith & Wesson
Model: The .357 Registered Magnum
Serial Number:49601, Registration #1487
Year of Manufacture: 1936 (“Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson”)
Caliber: .357 Magnum
Action Type: Single & Double Action Swing Out Cylinder Revolver
Barrel Length: 8 ¾” Pinned Barrel
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a Patridge, blade front sight on a raised, pinned boss, with adjustable rear sight, rounded and contoured to the top strap and frame.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The walnut Magna grips do not show their age; with silver S&W medallions. The inside of the right grip panel shows evidence of the serial number in pencil. There is some little compression. Checking is still very well defined. There is light rub on the grip panels. There are no chips and no cracks. Overall, the grips are in about Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. 9.5/10 Bore rating in this writer’s opinion.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 99% of its metal finish.The barrel has a few scattered light marks. The cylinder has a very thin turn line, with none of the line through the finish. The serrations on the trigger and grip straps, checkering on the topstrap, rib, hammer, and thumbpiece are sharp. The knurling on the ejector rod is sharp.There are no notable burnmarks on the cylinder face. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The double action trigger is smooth and the single action is crisp. The cylinder locks up with almost no play on each chamber. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This revolver comes in a two-piece blue exterior, red interior cardboard Smith & Wesson .357 Magnum box with metal-reinforced corners and a blurred label on the bottom of the tray which has the serial number “**601/**87” barely legible. The box has scattered heavy wear, light fraying at corners and discoloration from age and oil on the exterior with light wear on the interior from the gun, in about Good condition.
Our Assessment: The S&W .357 Registered Magnum has a special place in the history of Smith & Wesson, revolvers and cartridge design. In the late 1920s, as Prohibition had created a thriving element of organized crime, law enforcement was pressing for the development of more potent cartridges than the .38 Special for duty revolvers. Police needed something which could punch through car doors while still retaining enough energy to take out gangsters firing back at them. Smith & Wesson’s initial response, the .38/44 Heavy Duty, was capable of firing hotter loaded .38 Special but still fell short of expectations. The grandson of Smith & Wesson co-founder Daniel Wesson, Col. Douglas Wesson, collaborated with Phil Sharpe and Elmer Keith, both renowned handloading experts, and set out to develop a cartridge that could propel a projectile at 1400 fps with muzzle energy of more than 700 ft. lbs. and the .357 Magnum, the first of the magnums, was born. Smith & Wesson developed a revolver around the cartridge on their N frame with initial production being entirely on a special order basis. The revolvers could be ordered with barrel lengths from 3 1/2" to 8 3/4" available in 1/4" increments, choice of sights, grips, finish, and even hammer profile. Early production guns were presented to luminaries such as J. Edgar Hoover, John Olin, Phil Sharpe, George S. Patton and Ed McGivern. These early .357s would be built to the customer’s specifications and shipped out with a registration card which could be returned to request a registration certificate, giving the new firearm the name “Registered Magnum”.
“The most important handgun developed in the twentieth century”- Roy Jinks. This is a fine example of The Registered Magnum,from 1936 with 99% of its original finish, a bore as near to pristine as can be in its original box. In many ways, the Registered Magnum is the holy grail of Smith & Wesson collectors, with the custom features offering endless variations. This is a beautiful example of one of the rarest and most sought-after revolvers ever made by the world’s premier revolver manufacturer, Smith & Wesson. Out of a total of 5,129 Registered Magnums, there were only 677 made with the 8 3/4" barrel.
Smith & Wesson S&W .38 Double Action 3rd Model 5" DA/SA Revolver & Holster 1884-1895 Antique
Lot #164 (Sale Order 164 of 674)
Make: Smith & Wesson
Model: .38 Double Action 3rd Model
Serial Number: 206186
Year of Manufacture: 1884-1895
Caliber: .38 S&W
Action Type: Top Break Double Action / Single Action Auto-Ejecting Revolver with 5 Round Cylinder
Markings: The bottom of the grip frame, the rear face of the cylinder, rear face of the top strap, and the underside of the barrel latch are marked “206186”. The top of the barrel rib is marked “SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD MASS. U.S.A. PAT’D JAN. 24. 65. / JULY 11 65. AUG. 24. 69 REISSUE JULY 25. 71. MAY 11.80 JAN. 3.82.”.
Barrel Length: 5 Inches, Ribbed
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a thin half-round blade pinned to the barrel rib and the rear sight is a “U” notch in the top of the barrel latch.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are checkered hard rubber stocks that fit the round butt of the grip frame. The grips have an S&W logo at the top and a smooth diamond around the upper grip screw escutcheon. The grips have a few scattered light marks. The checkering is strong with sporadic rub wear. The grips rate in about good condition as Antique.
Type of Finish: Nickel
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is grey and the rifling is appearent with some light edge wear. There are some scattered spots of erosion and heavy pitting. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 4/10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 35% of its metal finish. There are some swirls and draglines from use and storage. There are some scattered little spots of finish loss and light erosion, the most noticeable are on the cylinder with its specks of flaking and the barrel with its complete lack of finish. There are some cloudy areas, the most noticeable are on the grip frame. The trigger guard has a few little spots of oxidation. The screwheads show use with strong slots. The frame has been smoothed of its finish in plenty places. Overall, this handgun rates in about poor to fair condition as Antique.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. There is minimal side-to-side play in full lockup. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Holster with floral pattern in good condition.
Our Assessment: The .38 Double Action was first introduced in 1880 and manufactured until 1911 with a total production of 554,077 revolvers, it was the company's first .38 double action.Four different design changes were made, resulting in five separate models for the collectors to use in distinguishing the different variations. The 3rd Model was introduced in 1884 and manufactured until 1895, with a total production of 203,700 revolvers produced. This one was made in the middle of the 3rd Models production run and is serial number 206186. It has seen alot of use but is still a charming little revolver at over 125 years old with 35% of its original finish and an action that is still spot on.
Iver Johnson Second Model Automatic Safety Hammerless Revolver .38 S&W C&R
Lot #165 (Sale Order 165 of 674)
Make: Iver Johnson
Model: Second Model Model Safety Automatic
Serial Number: 31488
Year of Manufacture: 1897-1908
Caliber: .38 S&W Black powder cartridge
Action Type: DA Double Action 5-Shot Revolver with Top Break Fluted Cylinder Revolver
Markings: The top of the rib is marked, “IVER JOHNSON’S ARMS & CYCLE WORKS FITCHBURG MASS U.S.A.” The bottom of the trigger guard is marked, “31488”.
Barrel Length: 5”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a semi-circle blade integral to the barrel mounted to the front of the rib. The rear sight is a u-notch integral to the dual post latch system.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered brown polymer with molded Iver Johnson Owl logos at their tops. The grips have light signs of handling and smoothing but the checkering remains defined on the left panel. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Fine condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is semi bright and the rifling is semi sharp. There is minimal corrosion.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 10% of its finish. There is some observable blue on the hammer shroud, the recesses of the barrel rib and some in the flutes of the cylinder. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. The mechanics of this pistol are very good. The Latch and ejector work properly. The Double Action and cycling are crisp. Overall, this revolver is in good condition.
Mechanics: Flawlessfunctioning mechanics. As with all used firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: A holster is included with the revolver.
Our Assessment: Iver Johnson was a firearms manufacturer founded in 1871 by Norwegian immigrants Iver Johnson and Martin Bye. The company produced a wide range of firearms, including shotguns, rifles, and handguns. One of the most notable firearms produced by Iver Johnson was the Safety Automatic revolver, which was introduced in 1894.
The Safety Automatic revolver was a popular choice for personal protection due to its compact size and reliability. The revolver was designed with a safety mechanism that prevented accidental discharges, which was a major selling point at the time.
The Iver Johnson Safety Automatic revolver was used in one of the most tragic events in American history, the assassination of President William McKinley in 1901. On September 6, 1901, American steelworker and anarchist Leon Czolgosz shot President McKinley with an Iver Johnson .32 caliber Safety Automatic revolver at the Temple of Music in Buffalo, New York. McKinley died nearly eight days later from his injuries.
The revolver used in the assassination is currently on display at the Buffalo History Museum in Buffalo, New York. Iver Johnson continued to produce firearms into the mid-20th century, but eventually went out of business in the 1990s. Today, the legacy of Iver Johnson lives on as a testament to the company's contribution to the firearms industry and American history. This Iver Johnson Pistol is a Second Model Safety Automatic that has become a collectible piece.
Make: Hopkins & Allen manufactured this revolver for Merwin, Hulbert & Co.
Model: 4th Model Pocket on Birdshead “Skull Crusher” Grip Frame
Serial Number: 24909
Year of Manufacture: 1887-1892
Caliber: .38 SW Centerfire
Action Type: Single/Double Action 5 Shot Revolver with Push Down Loading Gate Side Loading Cylinder and Barrel Assembly That Twists to Remove
Markings: The top of the barrel rib is marked “MERWIN, HULBERT & CO. N.Y. USA ./ PAT APR. 17. 77 JUNE 15.80.MAR.14.82.JAN.9.93”. The left side of the frame is marked “38 CAL”. The left side of the grip frame below the grip is marked “5734”. The front face of the cylinder, the bird’s head “skull crusher”, and the rear face of the barrel lug are marked “24909”. The articulating hammer spur is marked “340”.
Barrel Length: 5.5” in length with a full top rib and 2/3 underlug.
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a tall thick blade half-round blade integral with the top of the barrel. The rear sight is a “V” groove in a boss at the top of the frame in front of the articulating hammer.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are Pearl on a birds-head grip frame. The “beak” extends below the grips with a large lanyard hole in the center. There are several light handling marks on the grips, mostly observable on the right grip panel. There is a chip on the right panel near the top and the left panel has a small crack near the escutcheon. The grips are in about good condition.
Type of Finish: Nickel
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is dark and the rifling is worn. There is erosion scattered throughout the bore. The bore rates at 5/10 in this writer’s opinion.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 50% of its metal finish. There are spots of finish loss with dark eroded metal scattered over the barrel, top strap and the top of the frame around the hammer. Heavy erosion is present near the muzzle. There are areas of finish loss on the front sight, front strap, back strap, trigger guard, cylinder, and the sides and underside of the frame, with scattered dark spots of light erosion, including pinprick surface erosion scattered over the cylinder; A dark drag line in the cylinder. The hammer knurling shows wear and the edges of the barrel latch are sharp. The screw heads are tool-marked and show good slots. The markings are faded. Overall, this handgun rates in about Fair condition.
Mechanics: The action does not function correctly. The hammer does not like to cock at all times and will only fall when assisted. The action needs to be addressed by a competent gunsmith. This pistol has a very unique twist barrel, unlocked via a sliding button on the bottom of the frame, that only moves forward far enough for fired cases to be removed, but not far enough to eject loaded cartridges. A latch on the left rear of the barrel allows the barrel and cylinder to be removed. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: A leather holster and ammo rig that appears appropriate for the time of the revolver. The Holster Rig is in fair condition and should make a fine display.
Our Assessment: Merwin, Hulbert & Co. were not manufacturers or makers of guns. There was a group of New York City gun and sporting goods dealers who had a major interest in Hopkins & Allen Firearms of Connecticut and had Hopkins & Allen make guns for them under their own name. Sometimes they sold guns marked with the Hopkins & Allen name, and some guns were marked with both names, but all were made by Hopkins & Allen in Connecticut. This is a .38 DA Pocket Revolver with a bird's head butt and folding spur hammer. This model pistol has a latch on the bottom of the frame which when pushed back allows the barrel and cylinder to be twisted off the frame, finally released by a 2nd latch on the left side of the barrel’s underlug. The revolver also has a loading gate, which is pushed down to get access to the cylinders, although there is no provision for an ejector. Besides its unique design, this pistol is also unique in that it has a folding spur hammer, which was not installed on all guns of this model.
This pistol is in about Fair condition with about 50% of its original finish remaining. Although the bore is dark with dull rifling and spots of erosion. The action does not function properly. With its folding spur hammer, matching serial numbers, this revolver should still be of interest to the antique revolver collectors out there.
Merwin Hulbert .44 Cal. First Model Revolver w/ Rig 1876-1878 Antique
Lot #167 (Sale Order 167 of 674)
Make: Hopkins & Allen manufactured this revolver for Merwin, Hulbert & Co.
Model: 1st Model
Serial Number: 2034
Year of Manufacture: 1876-1878
Caliber: .44 M&H Centerfire
Action Type: Single/Double Action 5 Shot Revolver with Push Down Loading Gate Side Loading Cylinder and Barrel Assembly That Twists to Remove
Markings: The top of the barrel rib is marked “MERWIN, HULBERT & CO. NEW YORK. USA ./ PAT JAN.24.APR. 21. DEC16.74. AUG.3.75.JULY.11.76.APR.17177.PAT’S MAR.6.77”. The left side of ther barrel is marked “ Hopkins and Allen Manufacturing Norwich Conn.” The left side of the grip frame below the grip is marked “145”. The front face of the cylinder is marked “145” , and the rear face of the barrel lug and cylider rod are marked “145”. The butt is marked “2034”
Barrel Length: 4” in length with an underlug.
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a thin brass blade added the top of the barrel. The rear sight is a “V” groove in a boss at the top of the frame in front of the hammer.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are red hard rubber stocks. There are several light handling marks on the grips, mostly observable on the right grip panel. There is a repaired chip on the right panel near the back strap. The grips are in about good condition.
Type of Finish: In the white (blued )
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is dark and the rifling is worn. There is corrosion scattered throughout the bore. The bore rates at 5/10 in this writer’s opinion.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 5% of its metal finish. There are spots of finish loss with dark eroded metal scattered over the barrel, top strap and the top of the frame around the hammer. There are areas of finish loss throughout. The hammer knurling shows wear. The screw heads are tool-marked and show good slots. The markings are faded. Overall, this handgun rates in about Fair condition.
Mechanics: The action does function correctly. This pistol has a very unique twist barrel, unlocked via a sliding button on the bottom of the frame, that only moves forward far enough for fired cases to be removed, but not far enough to eject loaded cartridges. A latch on the left rear of the barrel allows the barrel and cylinder to be removed. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: A leather holster and ammo rig that appears appropriate for the time of the revolver. The Holster Rig is in fair condition and should make a fine display.
Our Assessment: Merwin, Hulbert & Co. were not manufacturers or makers of guns. There was a group of New York City gun and sporting goods dealers who had a major interest in Hopkins & Allen Firearms of Connecticut and had Hopkins & Allen make guns for them under their own name. Sometimes they sold guns marked with the Hopkins & Allen name, and some guns were marked with both names, but all were made by Hopkins & Allen in Connecticut.
This is a .44 DA Pocket Revolver with a flat butt. This model pistol has a latch on the bottom of the frame which when pushed back allows the barrel and cylinder to be twisted off the frame, finally released by a 2nd latch on the left side of the barrel’s underlug. The revolver also has a loading gate, which is pushed down to get access to the cylinders, although there is no provision for an ejector. This pistol is in about Fair condition with about 5% of its original finish remaining. Although the bore is dark with dull rifling and spots of erosion; the action does function properly. With its matching serial numbers, this revolver should still be of interest to the antique revolver collectors out there.
Model: 4th Model Pocket on Birdshead “Skull Crusher” Grip Frame
Serial Number: 4984
Year of Manufacture: 1887-1892
Caliber: .38 SW Centerfire
Action Type: Single/Double Action 5 Shot Revolver with Push Down Loading Gate Side Loading Cylinder and Barrel Assembly That Twists to Remove
Markings: The top of the barrel rib is marked “MERWIN, HULBERT & CO. N.Y. USA ./ PAT APR. 17. 77 JUNE 15.80.MAR.14.82.JAN.9.93”. The left side of the frame is marked “38 CAL”. The left side of the grip frame below the grip is marked “4984”. The front face of the cylinder and the rear face of the barrel lug are marked “4984”. The articulating hammer spur is marked “87”. The Factory engraving covers the entirety of the revolver. With a Game Scene on the frame and filigree and scroll work throughout.
Barrel Length: 5.5” in length with a full top rib and 2/3 underlug.
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a tall thick blade half-round blade integral with the top of the barrel. The rear sight is a “V” groove in a boss at the top of the frame in front of the articulating hammer.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are checkered brown hard rubber on a birds-head grip frame that have large smooth circles at the tops of the grips. The “beak” extends below the grips with a large lanyard hole in the center. There are several light handling marks in the smooth sections of the grips, mostly observable on the right grip panel. The grips are in about fine condition.
Type of Finish: The revolver is nickel plated with deep flowery engraving on the barrel, cylinder, the sides of the frame and at the top of the backstrap. There is also a deer engraved on the left side of the frame behind the cylinder.
Finish Originality: The styling matches that of the engraving coming from the factory at the time of production. We can see no marks or pitting under the finish, and the markings are what we would expect from a nickel-plated revolver. We believe the finish and therefore the engraving to be original.
Bore Condition: The bore is semi bright and the rifling shows light wear. There is light erosion scattered throughout the bore with a few spots of moderate erosion. The bore rates at 7.5/10 in this writer’s opinion.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 92% of its metal finish. There are tiny spots of finish loss with dark eroded metal scattered over the barrel, top strap and the top of the frame around the hammer. There are areas of finish loss on the front sight, front strap, back strap, trigger guard, cylinder, and the sides and underside of the frame, with scattered dark spots of light erosion, including pinprick surface erosion scattered over the cylinder. Somewhat of a dark drag line in the cylinder. The hammer knurling shows very light wear and the edges of the barrel latch are sharp. The screw heads are sharp and show strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. There is very little play in the cylinder lockup and the barrel lockup is solid. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: Merwin, Hulbert & Co. were not manufacturers or makers of guns. There was a group of New York City gun and sporting goods dealers who had a major interest in Hopkins & Allen Firearms of Connecticut and had Hopkins & Allen make guns for them under their own name. Sometimes they sold guns marked with the Hopkins & Allen name, and some guns were marked with both names, but all were made by Hopkins & Allen in Connecticut. This is a .38 DA Pocket Revolver with a bird's head butt and folding spur hammer. This model pistol has a latch on the bottom of the frame which when pushed back allows the barrel and cylinder to be twisted off the frame, finally released by a 2nd latch on the left side of the barrel’s underlug. The revolver also has a loading gate, which is pushed down to get access to the cylinders, although there is no provision for an ejector. Besides its unique design, this pistol is also unique in that it has a folding spur hammer, which was not installed on all guns of this model.
This pistol is factory engraved and is in about Fine condition with about 90% of its original finish remaining. Although semi-bright with sharp rifling and spots of moderate erosion. The cylinder and barrel lockups show a barely perceptible amount of play. With its folding spur hammer, matching serial numbers and great mechanical condition, this revolver should be of interest to the antique revolver collectors out there.
Colt Thuer Third Model Deringer .41 RF Short Derringer In Gentlemen's Toiletry & Gambling Kit
Lot #169 (Sale Order 169 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: Third Model Deringer (Thuer)
Serial Number: 18329
Year of Manufacture: Ca. 1875-1895
Caliber: .41 Short Rimfire
Action Type: Single Action, Single Shot Side Loading
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “-COLT-“. The bottom of the barrel is marked “18329”, found again marked on the left of the grip frame under the grip. The left of the frame is marked “41 CAL”.
Barrel Length: 2 1/2”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a rounded blade fixed to the front of the barrel.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece smooth wood panels. The grips have moderate handling wear with some scattered minor marks. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Very good condition as Antique.
Type of Finish: Blue & Silver-Plated Brass
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is gray with no rifling left. There is corrosion throughout the bore. The bore rates at 4/10 in this writer’s opinion.
Overall Condition: This derringer retains less than 10% of its metal finish. The barrel has a speckled appearance with remaining surfaces gone to a light patina. Most of the frame has lost its silver finish in the exposed surfaces, with a little bit in protected areas like under the barrel on the right side of the frame and in the grip straps. There is strong silver finish on the sides of the frame under the grips (concealed when the grips are installed). The screw heads range from tool marked to sharp. The markings are semi-clear. Overall, this pistol is in good condition as Antique.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The hammer has a safety notch. The lockup has light no play. The trigger is crisp. We did not fire this derringer. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards..
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Included with this derringer is the ultimate in carry cases. A Gambler’s kit combined with a gentlemen's toiletry Kit. The box is loaded with all sorts of Old West accoutrement to get gambler into and out of sticky situations. Included in the handsome brass accented, wooden box is a soap dish with soap, a cologne bottle with cologne, 3 glass jars, a shaving cream brush, a straight razor, a strap for sharpening, a manicure set with, files, picks, and pearl handled clippers, a set of Gamblers glasses with sides to keep other players from seeing the gamblers eyes.As well as a Gamblers tie clip, four .41 Rim Fire Caliber cartridges, a shoe horn, a deck of cards, a tray of poker chips, a couple mouth pieces for a pipe, in a pipe case, a cigar case and cigar, a container of different size dice and upon further inspection a bag of jewels hidden away.
Our Assessment: The most popular of the Colt derringers, the Third Model or “Thuer” was introduced in 1875 and remained in Colt catalogs until 1912 with some 45,000 produced. This is a nice example with some original finish remaining. It has a better bore than we’re used to seeing on these old deringers and still locks up tight. This will make a great Thuer to round out your Colt derringer collection. This a good example of a vintage firearm type favored by gamblers, lawmen, and ladies of the night in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This one comes with a handsome display case with cards, dice, and poker chips, and so much more. Go ahead and gamble on this rare display. (Ammo Ships Separate)
Action Type: Single Action, Single Shot Side Loading
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “COLT’S. PT.F.A.MFG.CO.HARTFORD CONN. U.S.A, No1 ”. The bottom of the barrel and grip are marked with the serial number. The Frame is marked “B”. There is filigree engraved throughout.
Barrel Length: 2 1/2”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a rounded brass blade fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a slot in the hammer spur.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grip is integral to the silver-plated brass frame. The grip has checkered panels on the back and on each side. The frame retains a high amount of its silver plate with only small areas worn through to the brass. There are some tiny nicks and minor scratches. The checking is well defined. Overall, the grip is in Fine condition as Antique.
Type of Finish: Silver-Plated Brass & Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright. The rifling is sharp. There is scattered erosion and minor pitting in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates about 8.5/10.
Most antique firearms have bores that will show erosion. This is not only due to age but to the use of black powder. When fired, black powder reacts corrosively. NRA Antique Firearm Conditions Standards are quite lenient for bores. In some cases, the NRA standards disregarded the bore’s condition for collectors’ firearms.
Overall Condition: This derringer retains about 80% of its metal finish. The barrel has scattered finish wear, showing some minor oxidation. This has made for a nice patina over the years. The frame has some finish loss, but retains much of its silver plate. There are some scattered minor nicks and scratches; mostly observable on the top of the barrel. The action shows light operational wear. The knurling is strong. The screw heads have strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in Fine plus condition as Antique.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The hammer has a safety notch. The lockup has light play. The trigger is crisp. We did not fire this derringer. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards..
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: The first large-caliber metallic cartridge derringer, Moore’s Patent Fire Arms Co. produced the No. 1 Deringer from 1860-1865. The design would be taken over by National Arms Co. and produced through 1870 when it would in turn be bought by Colt after the Civil War ended.
The No.1 Colt Deringer is sometimes also called the National model after Colt bought out Brooklyn's National Arms Co. in 1870 whose No.1 and No.2 models were rated amongst the best concealable pistols on the market. The No.1 was an all metal deringer, the No.2 being fitted with wooden grips. All the unsold stock from National was moved to Colt's factory at Hartford, where Colt continued to manufacture the No.1 and No.2 models, later producing his own No.1 and 2 models carrying his firm's name.
There were 6,500 No.1s produced between 1870-1890, and 9,000 No.2s, each series being individually serialised.The design is simple, compact, yet has significantly more punch than contemporary .22 derringers.
This example is in Fine condition as Antique, retaining much of its original finish and strong mechanics. These little guns are quite collectible and retain their investment value.
Action Type: Single Action, Single Shot Side Loading
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “COLT’S. PT.F.A.MFG.CO.HARTFORD CONN. U.S.A, No.2 ”. The bottom of the barrel and grip are marked with the serial number. The Frame is marked “41 CAL”. There is filigree engraved throughout.
Barrel Length: 2 1/2”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a rounded brass blade fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a slot in the hammer spur.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grip two piece checkered walnut on either side of the silver-plated brass frame. The grip has checkered panels that remain sharp and well defined. The frame retains a high amount of its silver plate with only small areas worn through to the brass. There are some tiny nicks and minor scratches. The checking is well defined. Overall, the grip is in Fine plus condition as Antique.
Type of Finish: Silver-Plated Brass & Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is gray. The rifling is apparent. There is scattered erosion and minor pitting in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates about 8/10.
Most antique firearms have bores that will show erosion. This is not only due to age but to the use of black powder. When fired, black powder reacts corrosively. NRA Antique Firearm Conditions Standards are quite lenient for bores. In some cases, the NRA standards disregarded the bore’s condition for collectors’ firearms.
Overall Condition: This derringer retains about 90% of its metal finish. The barrel has scattered finish wear. This has started to patina over the years. The frame has very little finish loss, and retains much of its silver plate. There are some scattered minor nicks and scratches; mostly observable on the left of the barrel. The action shows light operational wear. The knurling is strong. The screw heads have strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in Fine plus condition as Antique.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The hammer has a safety notch. The lockup has light play. The trigger is crisp. We did not fire this derringer. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards..
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: The first large-caliber metallic cartridge derringer, Moore’s Patent Fire Arms Co. produced the No.1 Deringer from 1860-1865. The design would be taken over by National Arms Co. and produced through 1870 when it would in turn be bought by Colt after the Civil War ended.
The No.1 Colt Deringer is sometimes also called the National model after Colt bought out Brooklyn's National Arms Co. in 1870 whose No.1 and No.2 models were rated amongst the best concealable pistols on the market. The No.1 was an all metal deringer, the No.2 being fitted with wooden grips. All the unsold stock from National was moved to Colt's factory at Hartford, where Colt continued to manufacture the No.1 and No.2 models, later producing his own No.1 and No.2 models carrying his firm's name.
There were 6,500 No.1s produced between 1870-1890, and 9,000 No.2s, each series being individually serialised.The design is simple, compact, yet has significantly more punch than contemporary .22 derringers.
This example is in Fine plus condition as Antique, retaining much of its original finish and strong mechanics. These little guns are quite collectible and retain their investment value.
Colt Third Model Thuer Deringer .41 Short RF 2.5" Pivot-Barrel Derringer Pistol 1875-1912 C&R
Lot #172 (Sale Order 172 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: Third Model Deringer (Thuer)
Serial Number: 21194
Year of Manufacture: ca. 1875-1912
Caliber: .41 Short Rimfire
Action Type: Single Action, Single Shot, Side-Loading
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “-COLT-”. The serial number, “21194”, is marked on the left of the grip frame under the grip. The left of the frame is marked “41 CAL”.
Barrel Length: 2 1/2”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a rounded blade fixed to the front of the barrel.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece smooth varnished walnut panels. The grips have minor handling wear with no unsightly marks. There are no chips or cracks. The grips have the serial number matching that of the deringer penciled inside the left grip panel. Overall, the grips are in Excellent Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue Barrel, Silver Coated Frame
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This derringer pistol retains about 98% of its metal finish. The barrel has a thin line of mottled patina. The frame retains its silver finish on the brass surfaces. The barrel is boldly blue. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are strong. Overall, this derringer pistol is in Excellent Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The hammer has a safety notch. The lockup has very little to no play. The spur trigger is crisp. We did not fire this derringer. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: Colt originally entered the single shot derringer market through their purchase of the National Arms Company in 1870. Their design utilized a rotating barrel, and Colt started production immediately, giving rise to the 1st and 2nd models of Colt derringer pistol. However, at around the same time, one of Colt’s veteran gunsmiths, F. Alexander Thuer, invented an entirely different design, which was subsequently patented. This became known as the "Third Model", but also as the "Thuer Model" after the designer. It utilized a simple pivoting barrel mechanism that swung the breech to the right, which also actuated the extractor. This ended up being a much better system, and the Third Model “Thuer” was by far the most popular, introduced in 1875 and remaining in Colt catalogs until 1912 with some 45,000 produced.
This Colt Third Model “Thuer” Deringer was made between 1875-1912 and is in Excellent Condition. It features a 2.5” pivoting barrel, 98% of its lustrous, original blued (barrel) and silvered (frame) finish, gorgeous, serial-number matching two-piece smooth varnished walnut grips, a crisp spur trigger, an action that opens and closes correctly, a tight lockup, clear markings, and a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion. This Colt “Thuer” Deringer has been immaculately preserved, and it’s truly a prize to round out your Colt derringer collection.
3-Digit S/N, First Year Antique Colt Pre-Etched Panel New Line .38 RF 2.25" Pocket Revolver 1874
Lot #173 (Sale Order 173 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: Colt New Line 38 Model
Serial Number: 404
Year of Manufacture: 1874 https://www.colt.com/serial-lookup/
Caliber: .38 Caliber Rimfire
Action Type: Single Action Only Revolver
Markings: The top of the barrel was marked “Colt’s PT.FA MFG.Co / Hartford, CT.USA”. The inside of the left grip frame is marked “404”.
Barrel Length: The round barrel is 2.25” long.
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade at the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a “U” groove in the top strap. It is exposed when the shooter cocks the hammer.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The two piece Rosewood grips. Both sides show very light handling marks They retain their shine nicely. The grips rate in about excellent overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blued/ Case Hardened (Scarce)
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is semi bright and the rifling is strong. There is spots of light erosion in the barrel. 7/10 for a bore rating in this writer’s opinion.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 92% of its original metal finish. This gun has honest wear. There is light finish loss on the cylinder. The original blue/ Case Hardened color can still be observed in almost every inch of the revolver. Other spots are a pleasing patina. The cylinder pin and its knurling has lost some color but the tip is a bright fire blue. The screw heads range from strong to slightly tool marked. Overall, this handgun rates in about fine plus condition. Please see our photos.
Mechanics: The action does function correctly and quite strong. The hammer will cock and the trigger will throw the hammer. The cylinder will lock-up. We did not fire this handgun.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: This revolver was designed to be a small but potent self-defense revolver for stowing in one’s pocket in the 19th Century. Spur Trigger “Suicide Special” manufacture was fierce during this time, and Colt struggled to compete against the countless small shops making very similar, less expensive revolvers, though not necessarily of the same quality. The Colt remained a steady, reliable force in firearms for much longer than the rest. This revolver features 5 shots of .38RF caliber and its scarce case hardened finish. The Blue Book considers this configuration of Caliber and Finish to be one of the rarest new line Colts produced.
The New Line series of revolvers, including all calibers, was a single action pocket revolver introduced by the Colt’s Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Company in 1873 and continued through 1886. Two years after the Colt House Revolver, a year after the Colt Open Top, and almost simultaneously alongside the Colt Peacemaker, the Colt New Line was one of the first metallic cartridge, rear-loading revolvers manufactured by Colt.
The overall condition is fine plus; 90%Blued /Case hardened finish and the action is very strong. The bore is in good condition with strong rifling. The grips are made of glossy rosewood. They did not and will not make many like this.
Antique Colt Etched Panel New Line .32 RF 2.25" 5-Shot Pocket Revolver 1877
Lot #174 (Sale Order 174 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: Colt New Line Model (Colt New 32)
Serial Number: 13476
Year of Manufacture: 1877 https://www.colt.com/serial-lookup/
Caliber: .32 Caliber Rim Fire
Action Type: Single Action Only Revolver
Markings: The top of the barrel was marked “Colt’s PT.FA MFG.Co / Hartford, CT.USA”. The left side of the frame is marked “32 Cal.” . The left side of the barrel is etched “COLT NEW 32”. The bottom of the barrel is marked “13476”.
Barrel Length: The round barrel is 2.25” long.
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade at the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a “U” groove in the top strap. It is exposed when the shooter cocks the hammer.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The two piece wood grips. Both sides show handling marks. The grips rate in about fine overall condition as Antique.
Type of Finish: Case Hardened Frame with Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is strong. There is no erosion in the barrel. 9.5/10 for a bore rating in this writer’s opinion.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 90% of its metal finish. This gun has honest wear. There is some finish loss to the frame. The original bold blue color can still be observed on the barrel and cylinder. The cylinder shows no turn line. The cylinder pin and its knurling remain in excellent shape. The screw heads range from strong to slightly tool marked. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about fine plus condition. Please see our photos.
Mechanics: The action does function correctly. The hammer will cock and the trigger will throw the hammer. The cylinder will lock-up. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The “New Line” was Colt’s first production model handgun chambered for .32 caliber and outnumbered all other pistols in Colt’s “New Line” group. This revolver utilized a .32 caliber cartridge matched to a 5 shot fluted cylinder fitted to a 2-1/4” long round barrel. This revolver was designed to be a small but potent self-defense revolver for stowing in one’s pocket in the 19th Century. Spur Trigger “Suicide Special” manufacture was fierce during this time, and Colt struggled to compete against the countless small shops making very similar, less expensive revolvers, though not necessarily of the same quality. The Colt remained a steady, reliable force in firearms for much longer than the rest. This revolver features 5shots of .32 caliber and a handsome aged case hardened finish.
The New Line series of revolvers, including all calibers, was a single action pocket revolver introduced by the Colt’s Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Company in 1873 and continued through 1884. Two years after the Colt House Revolver, a year after the Colt Open Top, and almost simultaneously alongside the Colt Peacemaker, the Colt New Line was one of the first metallic cartridge, rear-loading revolvers manufactured by Colt.
The overall condition is excellent ; 90% finish and the action is strong. The bore is in pristine condition with strong rifling. The grips are a perfect example with only a few marks. The numbers match on the frame and barrel.
Antique Colt Etched Panel Nickel & Fire Blue New Line .30 RF 2.25" 5-Shot Pocket Revolver 1875
Lot #175 (Sale Order 175 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: Colt New Line Model (Colt New 30)
Serial Number: 3661
Year of Manufacture: 1875 https://www.colt.com/serial-lookup/
Caliber: .30 Caliber Rim Fire
Action Type: Single Action Only Revolver
Markings: The top of the barrel was marked “Colt’s PT.FA MFG.Co / Hartford, CT.USA”. The right side of the frame is marked “30 Cal.” . The left side of the barrel is etched “COLT NEW 30”. The bottom of the butt is marked “3661”.
Barrel Length: The round barrel is 2.25” long.
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade at the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a “U” groove in the top strap. It is exposed when the shooter cocks the hammer.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The two piece rosewood grips. Both sides show no handling marks. The grips rate in about excellent overall condition.
Type of Finish: Nickel Frame with Fire Blue Accents
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is strong. There is no erosion in the barrel.10/10 for a bore rating in this writer’s opinion.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 98% of its metal finish. This gun has honest wear and honestly there is almost no wear at all. There is some finish loss to the frame near the arbor. The original fire blue color can still be easily observed on the hammer, screws, cylinder pin and spur trigger. The cylinder shows no turn line. The cylinder pin and its knurling remain in excellent shape. The screw heads are strong. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action does function correctly. The hammer will cock and the trigger will throw the hammer. The cylinder will index and lock-up tight. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The “New Line” utilized a .30 caliber cartridge matched to a 5-shot fluted cylinder fitted to a 2-1/4” long round barrel. This revolver was designed to be a small but potent self-defense revolver for stowing in one’s pocket in the 19th Century. Spur Trigger “Suicide Special” manufacture was fierce during this time, and Colt struggled to compete against the countless small shops making very similar, less expensive revolvers, though not necessarily of the same quality. The Colt remained a steady, reliable force in firearms for much longer than the rest.
The New Line series of revolvers, including all calibers, was a single action pocket revolver introduced by the Colt’s Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Company in 1873 and continued through 1884. Two years after the Colt House Revolver, a year after the Colt Open Top, and almost simultaneously alongside the Colt Peacemaker, the Colt New Line was one of the first metallic cartridge, rear-loading revolvers manufactured by Colt.
The overall condition is excellent; 98% finish and the action is strong. The bore is in pristine condition with strong rifling. The grips are excellent. The numbers match on the frame and barrel. This may be the nicest new line you’ll see in this lifetime.
Factory Engraved Antique Colt Etched Panel Nickel New Line .22 RF Pocket Revolver 1876
Lot #176 (Sale Order 176 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: Colt New Line Model (Colt New 22)
Serial Number: 19368
Year of Manufacture: 1876 https://www.colt.com/serial-lookup/
Caliber: .22 Caliber Rim Fire
Action Type: Single Action Only Revolver
Markings: The top of the barrel was marked “Colt’s PT.FA MFG.Co / Hartford, CT.USA”. The left side of the barrel is etched “COLT NEW 22”. The butt of the grip frame is marked “19368”. There is engraving throughout.
Barrel Length: The round barrel is 2.25” long.
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade at the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a “U” groove in the top strap. It is exposed when the shooter cocks the hammer.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The two piece Ivory grips. Both sides show yellowing from age and handling marks. The grips rate in about excellent overall condition.
Type of Finish: Nickel
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is semi bright and the rifling is strong. There is a spot of light erosion in the barrel. 7/10 for a bore rating in this writer’s opinion.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 89% of its metal finish. This gun has honest wear and tare. The residue from the black powder has corroded the nickel in the appropriate spots. Most apparently at the muzzle on all sides. There is light finish loss to the frame in front of the cylinder. The original blue color can still be observed on the hammer and some screws. The cylinder pin and its knurling has begun to gather surface rust. The screw heads range from strong to slightly tool marked.Overall, this handgun rates in about fine plus condition. Please see our photos.
Mechanics: The action does function correctly. The hammer will cock and the trigger will throw the hammer. The cylinder will lock-up. We could not pull the cylinder pin. We did not fire this handgun. We do not recommend firing this weapon.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The “New Line” was Colt’s first production model handgun chambered for .22 caliber and outnumbered all other pistols in Colt’s “New Line” group. This revolver utilized a .22 caliber cartridge matched to a 7-shot fluted cylinder fitted to a 2-1/4” long round barrel. This revolver was designed to be a small but potent self-defense revolver for stowing in one’s pocket in the 19th Century. Spur Trigger “Suicide Special” manufacture was fierce during this time, and Colt struggled to compete against the countless small shops making very similar, less expensive revolvers, though not necessarily of the same quality. The Colt remained a steady, reliable force in firearms for much longer than the rest. This revolver features 7 shots of .22 caliber and a handsome aged nickel finish.
The New Line series of revolvers, including all calibers, was a single action pocket revolver introduced by the Colt’s Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Company in 1873 and continued through 1884. Two years after the Colt House Revolver, a year after the Colt Open Top, and almost simultaneously alongside the Colt Peacemaker, the Colt New Line was one of the first metallic cartridge, rear-loading revolvers manufactured by Colt.
The overall condition is fine plus; 89%Nickel finish and the action is strong. The bore is in good condition with strong rifling. The grips are an amazing set of ivory and the numbers match.
Colt 1871-1877 Nickel & Engraved Open Top Pocket Model .22 Rimfire 2.5" Revolver Antique
Lot #177 (Sale Order 177 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: Open Top Pocket .22 Revolver
Serial Number: 90648
Year of Manufacture: Ca. 1871–1877
Caliber: .22 Rimfire
Action Type: Single Action Side-Loading Revolver
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “-COLTS PT> F>A MFG Co/ HARTFORD CT.,U.S. A”,. The left of the frame is marked “.22CAL”. The bottom of the barrel and the butt are each marked “90648”. The revolver has been embellished with hand engraving throughout. The engraving does match other well published factory engraved revolvers giving us the idea that it is indeed factory engraved and embellished by Colt.
Barrel Length: 2.5”or 2 3/8 inches respectively
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade fixed to the barrel. The rear sight is a “V”-notch integral to the hammer.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grip is a two-piece smooth walnut. The grips have minimal wear. Some of the original finish still shines. There are no cracks. There are no chips. The scuffs are commonplace and look to be of honest use. Overall, the grips are in about fine condition as Antique.
Type of Finish: Nickel
Finish Originality: Original.
Bore Condition: The bore is dark with well defined rifling. There is scattered moderate erosion and pitting in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates about 6/10.
Most antique firearms have bores that will show erosion. This is not only due to age but to the use of black powder. When fired, black powder reacts corrosively. NRA Antique Firearm Conditions Standards are quite lenient for bores. In some cases, the NRA standards disregarded the bore’s condition for collectors’ firearms.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 90% of its metal finish. The remaining nickel is bright as this gun has seen minimal use. There is scattered surface rust as is common with engraved antiques. There are some scattered nicks, scuffs and scratches. The action shows light operational wear. The screw heads are sharp with serviceable slots; the side plate screw has been replaced. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver is in about excellent condition as Antique.
Mechanics: The cylinder does properly advance when the hammer is drawn back but the hammer does not stay cocked when desired; the action does not function correctly. The cylinder locks up with little play on each chamber. The barrel has light play to the frame. The trigger is crisp. We did not fire this pistol. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: The Colt Open Top Pocket Model Revolver was a single action pocket revolver introduced by the Colt's Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Company in 1871. The Colt Open Top Pocket Model Revolver was, alongside the Colt House Revolver, one of the two first metallic cartridge rear-loading revolvers manufactured by Colt's. It also was one of the first pocket metallic cartridge revolvers made by the company. When the Rollin White patent for bored-through cylinders in firearms manufacture expired (c. 1870) the Colt's Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Company started working on its own metallic cartridge revolvers (Colt had previously been manufacturing the so-called Richards-Mason conversions). Thus, Colt introduced its first rear-loaders in 1871: the Colt House/Cloverleaf and the Colt Open Top Pocket Model Revolver.
In the 1870s the firearms market was awash with cheaply made knockoffs of the .22 caliber Smith & Wesson Model One which sold for about $2. Colt's president Richard Jarvis decided it would not compete directly with the knockoffs; that its .22 would be of Colt quality. The Open Top Pocket was priced at $8.Though it's not at the original obtainable price this revolver is in fine shape and has stood through time. This Colt original engraved and nickel manifestation of meticulous manufacturing has waited one hundred and fifty years just to belong to you .Its in fine condition and will make a masterful addition to any Colt Collection.
Early Colt 1875 Nickel Open Top Pocket Model .22 Rimfire 2.5" Revolver Antique
Lot #178 (Sale Order 178 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: Open Top Pocket .22 Revolver
Serial Number: 65937
Year of Manufacture: Ca. 1875
Caliber: .22 Rimfire
Action Type: Single Action Side-Loading Revolver
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “-COLTS PT> F>A MFG Co/ HARTFORD CT.,U.S. A”,. The left of the frame is marked “.22CAL”. The bottom of the barrel and the butt are each marked “65937”.
Barrel Length: 2.5”or 2 3/8 inches respectively
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade fixed to the barrel. The rear sight is a “V”-notch integral to the hammer.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grip is a two-piece smooth redwood. The grips have almost no wear. There are no cracks. Overall, the grips are in about excellent condition as Antique.
Type of Finish: Nickel
Finish Originality: Original.
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with well defined rifling. There is scattered light-moderate erosion and pitting in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates about 9/10.
Most antique firearms have bores that will show erosion. This is not only due to age but to the use of black powder. When fired, black powder reacts corrosively. NRA Antique Firearm Conditions Standards are quite lenient for bores. In some cases, the NRA standards disregarded the bore’s condition for collectors’ firearms.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 94% of its metal finish. Only places where we should see wear are worn; the remaining nickel is bright as this gun has seen very little use. There are some scattered nicks, scuffs and scratches. The action shows light operational wear. The screw heads are sharp with serviceable slots and also very good color retention in the screws, trigger and hammer. The markings range from clear to slightly worn. Overall, this revolver is in about excellent condition as Antique.
Mechanics: The cylinder does properly advance when the hammer is drawn back; the action functions correctly. The cylinder locks up with little play on each chamber. The barrel has no play to the frame. The trigger is crisp. We did not fire this pistol. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: The Colt Open Top Pocket Model Revolver was a single action pocket revolver introduced by the Colt's Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Company in 1871. Introduced a year before the Colt Open Top (a model from 1872) and two years before the Colt Peacemaker and the Colt New Line (both introduced in 1873), the Colt Open Top Pocket Model Revolver was, alongside the Colt House Revolver, one of the two first metallic cartridge rear-loading revolvers manufactured by Colt's. It also was one of the first pocket metallic cartridge revolvers made by the company. When the Rollin White patent for bored-through cylinders in firearms manufacture expired (c. 1870) the Colt's Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Company started working on its own metallic cartridge revolvers (Colt had previously been manufacturing the so-called Richards-Mason conversions). Thus, Colt introduced its first rear-loaders in 1871: the Colt House/Cloverleaf and the Colt Open Top Pocket Model Revolver.In the 1870s the firearms market was awash with cheaply made knockoffs of the .22 caliber Smith & Wesson Model One which sold for about $2. Colt's president Richard Jarvis decided it would not compete directly with the knockoffs; that its .22 would be of Colt quality. The Open Top Pocket was priced at $8.Though it's not at the original easily obtainable price this revolver is in fine shape and has stood through time with only a few scuffs. In its all but excellent condition it will make a wonderful addition to any Colt Collection.
Markings: Top of barrel is marked with “Colt’s PTFA MFG CO , HARTFORD CT, USA PATENTED MAY 29 SEPT 18 83 MAY 26 86 JUNE 15 86 FEB 27 87” and “38 Cal:”
Barrel Length: 26”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a dovetailed blade sight. The rear sight is an adjustable leaf sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a wood buttstock and wood pump grip. The LOP measures 13.25” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates in about Very Good overall condition, with moderate superficial scratching throughout.
Bore Condition: The bore is gray and the rifling is strong. There is light erosion in the bore. There is corrosion throughout. The bore rate 6.5/10 in this writer’s opinion.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 95% of its current metal finish. The balance of the finish shows aging and pitting under the finish. There is no major wear. The screw heads are sharp. The pins are clean. The remaining markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good condition as refinished
Mechanics: The action functions as intended. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: Grab up one of Colt’s most beloved rifles today! The Colt Lightning was a competitor model to Winchester’s line of lever action repeaters. Colt originally offered a lever action of their own, the Colt Burgess Rifle. After backroom dealings with Winchester referred to as “The Gentleman’s Agreement”, the Burgess died an ignominious death in return for Winchester staying out of Colt’s revolver market. The Lightning carried on the torch that the Burgess dropped. Instead of a lever action, the Lightning used a pump action to reload after each shot, allowing for an astounding rate of fire. This is an early model “Medium Frame” Lightning that fires .38-40 WCF rounds. Grab this gun today and learn why so many people swear by Lightning.
Colt Lightning Magazine Rifle CLMR Small Frame .22 Short or Long 24" Pump Action Rifle 1901 C&R
Lot #180 (Sale Order 180 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: Lightning Magazine Rifle, Small Frame
Serial Number: 57412
Year of Manufacture: 1901 (https://www.colt.com/serial-lookup)
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade dovetailed into the barrel. The rear sight is a fixed “U” notch dovetailed into the barrel. The tang is drilled, tapped, and filled for a tang sight (not included).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece wood with a smooth slide grip with cut borders, straight grip, straight comb and checkered black hard rubber Colt buttplate. There are some scattered light compressions and scuffs. The LOP measures 13 3/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has some scattered marks and light wear but the checkering and rampant colt are well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the stocks are in about Fine condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is dull and the rifling is defined, though a bit shallow. There is general erosion throughout the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 4/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 60% of its metal finish. The finish has taken on a mottled discoloration and has mottled thinning. There are spots of thin oxidation. There are a few dings on the edges of the barrel’s octagon. There is some erosion on the top of the barrel shank. The tangs have lost most of their finish. The screw heads have tool marks with serviceable slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in about Very Good condition for C&R.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: Around the 1880s, Colt was looking to diversify but both Remington and Winchester had the rifle market sewn up. Besides their lever-actions, there were also new slide action rifles: the user pumped a moving arm set under the barrel and around a tubular magazine, kicking out a spent round and loading a new one with every “stroke”. Colt concentrated on this design concept and in 1884 introduced a gun with a short slide action that was so slick and so fast; they dubbed it the “Lightning”. The advertising said it all: “Nothing was faster than lightning”. Dr. William H. Elliot, a dentist by trade, designed the gun. Half hobby, half side job, Elliot liked to tinker with things and over the course of his life came up with at least 130 inventions. Since he lived in Ilion, New York, he often walked down to neighboring Remington and showed them the interesting things he was working on and when Remington didn’t bite on his new rifle design, he sent a letter to Colt, who loved it. The handy rifle’s tubular magazine could hold as many as 16 rounds, depending on caliber, which made it very attractive. It came in three varieties: small, medium, and large. Each of these guns had the same set up, with a deep-blued finish, case hardened hammer, American walnut stock and fore-end, and open rear and front sights. They were light, going 6.5-pounds or so. The medium frame guns, chambered for .32-20, .38-40 and .44-40 Winchester calibers, marketed as 32, 38 and 44 CLMR (Colt Lightning Magazine Rifle), were the most popular, using some of the same cartridges as Colt’s Single Action Army and with ammunition already being produced for Winchester’s rifles. Ultimately, the rifle was discontinued as Winchester and Colt came to the agreement that Winchester would produce rifles, Colt would produce handguns, and nobody needed to make the market competition get ugly. This example is a 1901 production small frame chambered for .22 Short and Long. It retains much of its original finish and with original stocks and a decent enough bore to make a nice range gun, this will make a great addition to a Lightning collection missing a small frame.
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a silver blade set between a base dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a semi-buckhorn u-notch elevator sight dovetailed to the barrel. There is a Lyman No. 1 Combination Tang Sight mounted on the upper tang. The stem of the sight is marked “PAT. JAN. 29./79.”, which would indicate the sight is a first variation since it does not have the May ’84 patent date. However, the sight does have a spring loaded stem that allows it to lock in the upright position, characteristic of the 2nd Variation. The aperture is large, with a tiny flip-down aperture in its center that can be used for target shooting.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are walnut with a two-piece checkered slide handle, straight grip, straight comb and steel carbine buttplate. The stocks have some scattered nicks, dings, scuffs and scratches. The checkering has smoothed at the peaks. The LOP measures 13 3/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has gone to a light to dark patina from the heel over the face to the toe. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the stocks are in Excellent condition as antique.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is some faint erosion down the length. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 8/10 for antique.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 70% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows light operation wear. There are areas with strong blue mixed with areas of finish wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear with good detail in the rampant colt. There is thinning on the leading edges and some intermittent patches of thin corrosion. Overall, this rifle is in Fine condition as Antique.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: Around the 1880s, Colt was looking to diversify but both Remington and Winchester had the rifle market sewn up. Besides their lever-actions, there were also new slide action rifles: the user pumped a moving arm set under the barrel and around a tubular magazine, kicking out a spent round and loading a new one with every “stroke”. Colt concentrated on this design concept and in 1884 introduced a gun with a short slide action that was so slick and so fast; they dubbed it the “Lightning”. The advertising said it all: “Nothing was faster than lightning”. Dr. William H. Elliot, a dentist by trade, designed the gun. Half hobby, half side job, Elliot liked to tinker with things and over the course of his life came up with at least 130 inventions. Since he lived in Ilion, New York, he often walked down to neighboring Remington and showed them the interesting things he was working on and when Remington didn’t bite on his new rifle design, he sent a letter to Colt, who loved it. The handy rifle’s tubular magazine could hold as many as 16 rounds, depending on caliber, which made it very attractive. It came in three varieties: small, medium, and large. Each of these guns had the same set up, with a deep-blued finish, case hardened hammer, American walnut stock and fore-end, and open rear and front sights. They were light, going 6.5-pounds or so. The medium frame guns, chambered for .32-20, .38-40 and .44-40 Winchester calibers, marketed as 32, 38 and 40 CLMR (Colt Lightning Magazine Rifle), were the most popular, using some of the same cartridges as Colt’s Single Action Army and with ammunition already being produced for Winchester’s rifles. Ultimately, the rifle was discontinued as Winchester and Colt came to the agreement that Winchester would produce rifles, Colt would produce handguns, and nobody needed to make the market competition get ugly. This example is an 1890 production medium frame chambered for .32-20. It is an honest rifle, showing wear which could be considered light considering its age of more than 130 years. This will make for a nice example of the Colt Lightning and would be an excellent addition to any safe in America.
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a silver blade set between a base dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a semi-buckhorn u-notch elevator sight dovetailed to the barrel. The tang is drilled, tapped, and filled for a tang sight (not included).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are walnut with a two-piece smooth slide handle with border cuts, straight grip, straight comb and steel carbine buttplate. The stocks have some scattered nicks, dings, scuffs, scratches, and compressions. The LOP measures 13 3/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has gone to a medium to dark patina from the heel over the face to the toe. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the stocks are in Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Blued, Case colored hammer
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 95% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows little to no operation wear. The bluing is strong throughout the rifle. There is some minor thinning on the leading edges. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear with excellent detail in the rampant colt. There are some intermittent spots of oxidation, some corrosion at the rear of the receiver and on the rear sight. Both edges along the top of the octagonal barrel have some minor erosion that is concentrated at the barrel stamp. Overall, this rifle is in Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: Around the 1880s, Colt was looking to diversify but both Remington and Winchester had the rifle market sewn up. Besides their lever-actions, there were also new slide action rifles: the user pumped a moving arm set under the barrel and around a tubular magazine, kicking out a spent round and loading a new one with every “stroke”. Colt concentrated on this design concept and in 1884 introduced a gun with a short slide action that was so slick and so fast; they dubbed it the “Lightning”. The advertising said it all: “Nothing was faster than lightning”. Dr. William H. Elliot, a dentist by trade, designed the gun. Half hobby, half side job, Elliot liked to tinker with things and over the course of his life came up with at least 130 inventions. Since he lived in Ilion, New York, he often walked down to neighboring Remington and showed them the interesting things he was working on and when Remington didn’t bite on his new rifle design, he sent a letter to Colt, who loved it. The handy rifle’s tubular magazine could hold as many as 16 rounds, depending on caliber, which made it very attractive. It came in three varieties: small, medium, and large. Each of these guns had the same set up, with a deep-blued finish, case hardened hammer, American walnut stock and fore-end, and open rear and front sights. They were light, going 6.5-pounds or so. The medium frame guns, chambered for .32-20, .38-40 and .44-40 Winchester calibers, marketed as 32, 38 and 44 CLMR (Colt Lightning Magazine Rifle), were the most popular, using some of the same cartridges as Colt’s Single Action Army and with ammunition already being produced for Winchester’s rifles. Ultimately, the rifle was discontinued as Winchester and Colt came to the agreement that Winchester would produce rifles, Colt would produce handguns, and nobody needed to make the market competition get ugly. This example is an 1890 production medium frame chambered for .44-40. It is in beautiful shape with most of its finish remaining and retains a bore almost more mint than time would allow, 123 years to be exact. This will make for a superb example of the Colt Lightning and would be an excellent addition to any safe in America.
Cased Civil War Era Engraved Colt 1860 Army .44 Cal Percussion Revolver & Case 1862 Antique
Lot #183 (Sale Order 183 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: 1860 Army
Serial Number: 52630
Year of Manufacture: 1862 (https://colt.com/serial-lookup)
Caliber: .44 Caliber Ball
Action Type: 6-Shot, Single Action, Cylinder Loaded Percussion Revolver
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “-ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA-“. The left of the frame is marked “COLTS / PATENT”. The full serial number or a portion of it is marked on the barrel, frame, trigger guard, backstrap, arbor, cylinder and wedge. The outside of the cylinder has a roll-marked naval scene. The revolver has ben engraved in the style congruent to the work don e by Schuyler, Hartley and Graham Engravers in New York.
Barrel Length: 8”, Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a german silver blade, fixed to the barrel. There is a “V” notch rear sight in the hammer, visible when cocked.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grip is a one piece checkered Ivory. The grip has scattered nicks, scuffs and scratches. Most are light with a few more notable marks near the butt. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grip is in Very Good-plus condition as Antique Ivory.
Type of Finish: Nickel and Silver chased Brass
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is dark with deep rifling, sharp where not interrupted by erosion. There is some scattered light erosion and pitting in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 6 out of 10.
Most antique firearms have bores that will show erosion. This is not only due to age but to the use of black powder. When fired, black powder reacts corrosively. NRA Antique Firearm Conditions Standards are quite lenient for bores. In some cases the NRA standards disregarded the bore’s condition for collectors firearms.
Overall Condition: This revolver retains approximately 85% of its metal finish. There is silver to be observed on the brass. The finish is thinning at most edges. There is some scattered finish wear with the worn areas showing discoloration from oxidation. There are some other scattered spots of minor surface oxidation. There are tool marks on and around the wedge with some tool marks at screw heads. The action shows operational wear. The nipples are in good shape, the safety studs are worn, but present. The markings range from clear to worn, but legible. Overall, this revolver is in Fine-plus condition as Antique.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder locks up with minor play on each chamber. The barrel has no play to the frame. The trigger is crisp. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: A handsome wooden case, lined with black velvet, full of accoutrements. The Eley Cap Tin, Colt’s Patent bullet mold, Powder flask, and appropriate projectile box.
Our Assessment: The Colt Model 1860 Army revolver was easily the most popular army revolver on both sides of the conflict during the American Civil War. Approximately 127,000 of these revolvers were purchased for use by Union forces and several of the Confederate states had obtained a few thousand before the start of the hostilities as well. The Model 1860 Army was the successor to the Third Model Dragoon and ranks third in total number produced of the various models of percussion Colt handguns.
This revolver was made in 1862 and it looks great despite its age. It has good clear markings including its beautiful hand-engraving most likely completed by the New York firm Schuyler, Hartley & Graham. With much of its original finish, checkered Ivory grips, strong mechanics, and accoutrement in case, you’ll be hard pressed to find many original 1860s in this kind of condition. This revolver represents an important piece of history, and we only wish it could tell us its story.
Colt 1878 DA Frontier Six Shooter .44-40 WCF 4.75" Revolver 1886 Antique
Lot #184 (Sale Order 184 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: 1878 Double Action Frontier Six Shooter
Serial Number: 17463
Year of Manufacture: 1886 (https://colt.com/serial-lookup)
Caliber: .44-40 Winchester
Action Type: Single or Double Action Revolver with Side Loading Gate Cylinder
Markings: The left of the barrel is marked “COLT FRONTIER SIX SHOOTER”, this mark has faded considerably. The top is marked “COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. Co. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.”, and the bottom is marked “44”. The left of the frame under the panel and the rear of the loading gate are marked “171”. The butt is marked “17 / 465” in front of the lanyard loop. The rear face of the cylinder is marked “465”. The left of the trigger guard is marked “44 CAL”.
Barrel Length: 4.75”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade fixed to the barrel. The rear sight is a “V” notch in the top strap.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are checkered hard rubber with smooth borders, wedge-shaped smooth base, and rampant colt in an oval at the top of each panel. Each panel has some scattered brown discoloration. The right grip shows more wear than the left. Otherwise, there are a few scattered light marks in the well-defined checkering. Overall, the grips are in about Good condition as Antique.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright and the rifling is sharp. There is some scattered minor erosion in the bore. The bore rates high with an 8.5 /10 bore rating in this writer’s opinion.
Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 20% of its metal finish. The balance is mostly in scattered light surface oxidation, most notable in the grip and frame areas; as well as areas of finish wear in the cylinder. The grip areas show handling wear. There is a lot of blue left behind to enjoy in the protected areas. Most of the blue has Patinaed brown over time. There is almost no finish along the side of the ejector housing. There are some other scattered light nicks and scratches. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to disfigured with usable slots. The markings range from very thin to clear. Overall, this revolver is in about Very Good condition as an Antique.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder locks up with no play when the trigger is depressed. The double-action trigger is heavy but fairly smooth. The single action is crisp. We have not fired this revolver. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: A Brown leather holster in fair condition.
Our Assessment: The Colt DA Frontier Revolver, Model 1878 was made through 1905, when swing-out cylinder double-action revolvers started to push loading gate revolvers out of the market. About 51,210 of these revolvers were made, with about 41,000 produced before 1899. This example retains some of its original finish and has a great bore and strong mechanics. It would make a great addition to a Colt collection.
Civil War Era 1861 Colt Navy .36 Cal Percussion Cap & Ball Revolver & Holster 1863 Antique
Lot #185 (Sale Order 185 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: 1861 Navy
Serial Number: 14792
Year of Manufacture: 1863
Caliber: .36 Caliber Cap and Ball
Action Type: Single Action Percussion Revolver
Barrel Length: 7 1/2", Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a brass blade fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a “V”-notch in the hammer spur, visible when cocked.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grip is one-piece smooth walnut. The grip has minor handling wear with a few light marks and some thinning finish. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grip is in excellent condition as an Antique
Type of Finish: In the White(Blue, Case Color & Silver-Plated Brass)
Finish Originality: Original, serial-matching.
Bore Condition: The bore is gray. The rifling is worn. There is light corrosion scattered through the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 6/10.
Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 0% of its metal finish,having mostly worn or been cleaned to white. There are some scattered nicks and scratches. The wedge screw is missing. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with useable slots. The majority of serial number markings are clear. The address and cylinder scene are faded. Overall, this revolver is in Good condition as an antique
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder locks up with minor play on each chamber. The barrel has minor play to the frame. The trigger is crisp. We have not fired this revolver. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: The revolver comes with a Kansas made holster appropriate to the time line of the revolver.
Our Assessment: The Colt 1861 Navy revolver was an update to the earlier 1851 model, incorporating the round barrel and creeping loading lever of the 1860 Army. In all respects, it is a great percussion revolver, but it saw limited production for a few reasons. Limited numbers were procured by the Government as there were already large purchases of the 1851 and 1860 models. After the Civil War, the civilian market was flooded with surplus weapons, limiting demand for new guns. Colt’s factory had a disastrous fire in 1864, and by then cartridge revolvers were starting to hit the market. For these reasons, despite the quality of the design, there were fewer than 40,000 produced between 1861 and 1873 when the model was discontinued. It would, however, have an influence on the Single Action Army, which had a similar grip frame (though steel instead of brass) and would retain the 7 1/2" barrel length for the Model 1873 adopted by the U.S. Army.
This Model 1861 revolver is of particular interest for Civil War collectors. It is all matching though it retains 0% of its original finish. Its mechanics are strong. Accompanied by the Kansas marked holster, this a wonderful piece of history which would take a prized place in a Civil War or US military firearms collection.
Colt Model 1849 Pocket .31 Cal Percussion Cap & Ball Revolver 1863 Antique
Lot #186 (Sale Order 186 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: 1849 Pocket
Serial Number: 226781
Year of Manufacture: 1863 (https://colt.com/serial-lookup)
Caliber: .31 Caliber Ball
Action Type: 5-Shot, Single Action Percussion Revolver
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “ADDRESS SAML COLT / NEW YORK CITY”. The left side of the frame is marked “COLTS / PATENT”. The bottom of the barrel assembly, bottom of the frame, and butt of the grip frame, are marked “226781”. The cylinder is marked “COLT’S PATENT / No 226781" with a roll-engraved stagecoach scene. The bottom of the cylinder arbor is marked “6781”.
Barrel Length: 4”, Octagonal Respecfully, 3”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a brass post at the muzzle. The rear sight is a “V”-notch in the nose of the hammer, visible when cocked.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grip is one-piece smooth walnut. The grip has some scattered nicks, scuffs and scratches. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grip is in Very Good condition as Antique.
Type of Finish: Blue, and brass
Finish Originality: Reblued
Bore Condition: The bore is gray with well defined rifling. There is light pitting scattered through the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 7/10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about over 90% of its current metal finish. There isa mustard patina on the brass grip frame. The steel parts have been blued. There are some nicks, scuffs and scratches. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with usable slots. The markings are generally clear, the stagecoach scene is incomplete. There are matching serial markings on the wedge or loading lever. Overall, this revolver is in about Very Good condition as Antique.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: This rather diminutive revolver, an older, yet smaller brother to the .36 caliber Model 1851 Navy, was the best selling revolver in all of Colt’s percussion line. Indeed, no other percussion revolver made in America could match the Model 1849’s production record. Made from 1850 through 1873, the total manufactured was in excess of 325,000 in America, plus approximately 11,000 in London. Popular as a defense weapon, many thousands were sold to pioneer families traveling into the American West. Soldiers also appreciated the compact little pistols, and photographs of Civil War troops frequently show a sprinkling of the Model 1849 tucked into belts or in holsters. This Model 1849 was made in 1858, a couple of years before the outbreak of the Civil War. The serialized parts on this revolver match, though the revolver is reblued. It shows surprisingly strong mechanics. A very nice acquisition for any collector.
Civil War Colt M1861 Navy Pocket .38 Rimfire Factory Converted Revolver Antique
Lot #187 (Sale Order 187 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: 1861 Navy Pocket .36, Factory Converted to .38 Rimfire
Serial Number: 2048
Year of Manufacture: 1861/ Converted Ca. 1869-1874 (https://www.colt.com/serial-lookup/)
Caliber: .38 ”Short” Colt Rimfire Cartridge
Action Type: Single Action Revolver with Open top cylinder.
Markings: The butt of the grip, just in front of the trigger guard, the bottom of the frame, the number on the cylinder, and the bottom of the barrel lug are all marked with the serial number. The top of the barrel is marked “COLT PT FA MFG CO/ HARTFORD CT USA”. The Cylinder Stage Coach Scene is obscured by prior pitting and media blasting but almost completely visible. The left side of the trigger guard is marked “36 Cal.”
Barrel Length: 3.5”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a brass bead. The rear sight is a “V” cut into the top of the hammer.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grip is smooth hardwood on a flat-butt grip frame. There are some light compressions from use and storage, and the grips are shy from smoothing and age. There is a chip missing from the Butt on the right side. There are no cracks. The grips are in about good overall condition.
Type of Finish: In the white with brass.
Finish Originality: Original to Factory Conversion
Bore Condition: The bore is gray and the rifling is well-defined. There is minimal scattered erosion in the bore. The bore rates at 8/10 for an antique.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 0% of its metal finish. There are signs of oxidation that have eroded throughout. There are some nicks and dings. There are some replacement screws. The blue has been removed through a bead blast. There is a bit of blue left to be observed on the trigger guard screw heads. The screw heads are lightly tool marked with strong, serviceable slots. The barrel-wedge screw and the screw for the butt of the frame are replaced. The markings range from blurred to clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about good condition.
Mechanics: The action works correctly. The cylinder lockup produces barely any side-to-side play. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Comes with a leather holster and small belt rig.
Our Assessment: The expiration of Rollin White's patent on revolvers with bored-through cylinders in 1869 was a true watershed moment for the U.S. Firearms industry. Now all firearms manufacturers would be able to directly manufacture cartridge revolvers without having to risk lawsuits or pay royalties. Colt was no exception, especially considering that Samuel Colt had PASSED on the chance to purchase exclusive rights to the patent in the 1850s.Colt was however still somewhat committed to percussion revolvers, it wasn't until 1873 that their first purpose-made cartridge revolver, the Single Action Army, was introduced. That did not mean however that this was their only effort, there was also a fairly large market producing parts and materials for converting percussion revolvers to accept cartridges. For designs such as the Remington "New Model" Revolver, this was relatively simple, as the cylinder could be swapped out easily. Colt revolvers however did not have a solid frame that allowed easy removal of the cylinder, so they required more involved conversions. There were private companies that made conversion kits to supply gunsmiths, and companies that did all work in-house. Colt also decided circa 1873-1874 to use leftover parts from percussion revolvers to make some early rimfire cartridge revolvers. They also may have converted revolvers left over in stock and allowed customers and retailers to send back revolvers for the conversion.
During the early conversions parts such as the grip, grip frame, and trigger guard were left alone, while the frame, trigger, and cylinder required modification. The recoil shield on the right side was machined out and a spacer was installed in front. This allowed the cylinder to be loaded from the rear, and extensions were added to the hammer to contact the cartridge rims. The rear of the cylinder was machined away, leaving the ratchet but completely removing the cap bolsters. In this case, the cylinder would also need to have the chambers enlarged for the .38 cal cartridges. This example is made using leftover parts from the "Pocket Model of 1861 of Navy Caliber (.36)" revolver. Approximately 6,000 of these revolvers were made circa 1874, utilizing a mixture of original, modified, and purpose-built parts. The revolver not only looks great but it is in tight fully functional condition, with a strong hammer pull, solid indexing, and a firm cylinder lockup.
Model: 1849 Pocket .31 Factory Converted to .38 Centerfire
Serial Number: 316944
Year of Manufacture: 1869 Converted Later
Caliber: .38 Colt Centerfire Cartridge
Action Type: Single Action Revolver with Open top cylinder.
Barrel Length: 3.5”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a brass bead. The rear sight is a “V” cut into the top of the hammer.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grip is smooth hardwood on a flat-butt grip frame. There are some heavy compressions and draglines from use and storage but no chips or cracks. The grips are in about good overall condition.
Type of Finish: Nickel
Finish Originality: Original to Factory Conversion
Bore Condition: The bore is gray and the rifling is well-defined. There is minimal scattered erosion in the bore. The bore rates at 8/10 for an antique.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 70% of its metal finish. There is scattered finish loss that has oxidized. There are rub marks and patches of cloudy finish. There are some nicks and dings. There is verdigris on the trigger guard. There is flecking of the nickel throughout. The screw heads are lightly tool marked with strong, serviceable slots. The barrel-wedge screw is marred but useable. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about good condition.
Mechanics: The action works correctly. The cylinder lockup produces barely any side-to-side play. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Comes with a leather holster and belt rig. The holster is in good condition. The rig comes with 38 Cal. snap caps.
Our Assessment: The expiration of Rollin White's patent on revolvers with bored-through cylinders in 1869 was a true watershed moment for the U.S. Firearms industry. Now all firearms manufacturers would be able to directly manufacture cartridge revolvers without having to risk lawsuits or pay royalties. Colt was no exception, especially considering that Samuel Colt himself had PASSED on the chance to purchase exclusive rights to the patent in the 1850s. It wasn't until 1873 that their first purpose-made cartridge revolver, the Single Action Army, was introduced.
That did not mean however that this was their only effort, as there was also a fairly large market producing parts and materials for converting percussion revolvers to take rimfire and centerfire cartridges. There were private companies that made conversion kits to supply gunsmiths, and companies that did all work in-house as well. Colt also decided circa 1873-1874 to use leftover parts from percussion revolvers to make some early rimfire cartridge revolvers. They also may have converted revolvers left over in stock and allowed customers and retailers to send back revolvers for the conversion.
During the early conversions. parts such as the grip, grip frame, and trigger guard were left alone, while the frame, trigger, and cylinder required modification. The recoil shield on the right side was machined out and a spacer was installed in front. This allowed the cylinder to be loaded from the rear, and extensions were added to the hammer to contact the cartridge rims. The rear of the cylinder was machined away, leaving the ratchet but completely removing the cap bolsters. In this case, the cylinder would also need to have the chambers enlarged for the .38 cal cartridges. We believe that the barrel was completely replaced on these conversions.
The cylinder is in very good condition and still has the original COLTS PATENT marking above the serial number, as well as much of the "Stagecoach Holdup" scene still visible. The patent markings on the left side of the frame are still present. The trigger guard however has a VERY interesting marking: 38CAL. However, looking with a magnifier, we can clearly see that originally it said "31CAL", adding more evidence that this was originally a model M1849 pocket. The revolver not only looks great but it is in tight fully functional condition, with a strong hammer pull, solid indexing, and a firm cylinder lockup. We did not notice any of the usual finicky behavior we often see with revolvers of this age. The bore shows clear lands and grooves, with a partly bright finish, showing some wear from use as well as past powder fouling. The pistol metalwork still retains much of the Nickel plating in some areas, though others have lost most of it, such as on the cylinder and sides of the frame. We assume that this revolver saw a good amount of use after the cartridge conversion.
Model: 1849 Pocket .31 Factory Converted to .38 Centerfire
Serial Number: 45123
Year of Manufacture: 1852, Converted Later
Caliber: .38 ”Short” Colt Centerfire Cartridge
Action Type: Single Action Revolver with Open top cylinder.
Markings: The butt of the grip, just in front of the trigger guard, the bottom of the frame, the number on the cylinder, and the bottom of the barrel lug are all marked with the serial number. The top of the barrel is marked “COLT PT FA MFG CO/ HARTFORD CT USA”. The Cylinder Stage Coach Scene is crisp and very visible. The left of the trigger is “38 Cal.”; The “3” has faded.
Barrel Length: 4.5”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a brass post. The rear sight is a “V” cut into the top of the hammer.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grip is smooth Ivory on a flat-butt grip frame. There are no notable compressions and draglines and one chip and two cracks in the bottom left of the grip or cracks. The grips are in about very good overall condition.
Type of Finish: Nickel
Finish Originality: Original to Factory Conversion
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is well-defined. There is minimal scattered erosion in the bore. The bore rates at 8/10 for an antique.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 75% of its metal finish. There is scattered finish loss that has oxidized. There are rub marks and patches of cloudy finish. There are some nicks and dings. There is verdigris on the trigger guard. There is flecking of the nickel throughout. The screw heads are lightly tool marked with strong, serviceable slots. The barrel-wedge screw is marred but useable. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about very good condition.
Mechanics: The action works correctly. The cylinder lockup produces barely any side-to-side play. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Comes with a leather holster and belt rig. The holster and belt are in good condition.
Our Assessment: The expiration of Rollin White's patent on revolvers with bored-through cylinders in 1869 was a true watershed moment for the U.S. Firearms industry. Now all firearms manufacturers would be able to directly manufacture cartridge revolvers without having to risk lawsuits or pay royalties. Colt was no exception, but was still somewhat committed to percussion revolvers. It wasn't until 1873 that their first purpose-made cartridge revolver, the Single Action Army, was introduced. That did not mean however that this was their only effort, as there was also a fairly large market producing parts and materials for converting percussion revolvers to take rimfire and centerfire cartridges. Colt revolvers did not have a solid frame that allowed easy removal of the cylinder, so they required more involved conversions. There were private companies that made conversion kits to supply gunsmiths, and companies that did all work in-house as well. Colt also decided circa 1873-1874 to use leftover parts from percussion revolvers to make some early rimfire cartridge revolvers. They also may have converted revolvers left over in stock and allowed customers and retailers to send back revolvers for the conversion.
During the early conversions parts such as the grip, grip frame, and trigger guard were left alone, while the frame, trigger, and cylinder required modification. The recoil shield on the right side was machined out and a spacer was installed in front. This allowed the cylinder to be loaded from the rear, and extensions were added to the hammer to contact the cartridge rims. The rear of the cylinder was machined away, leaving the ratchet but completely removing the cap bolsters. In this case, the cylinder would also need to have the chambers enlarged for the .38 cal cartridges. We believe that the barrel was completely replaced on these conversions.
The cylinder is in very good condition and still has the original COLTS PATENT marking above the serial number, as well as much of the "Stagecoach Holdup" scene still visible. The patent markings on the left side of the frame are still present. The revolver not only looks great but it is in tight, fully functional condition, with a strong hammer pull, solid indexing, and a firm cylinder lockup. The bore shows clear lands and grooves, with a semi-bright finish, showing some wear from use as well as past powder fouling. The pistol metalwork still retains much of the Nickel plating in some areas, though others have lost most of it. We assume that this revolver saw a good amount of use after the cartridge conversion. The revolver displays a peppery patina where the plating has flaked away. The Ivory grip is in g
Colt 2nd Gen 1851 Navy .36 Caliber Percussion Revolver 1973 ATF Antique
Lot #190 (Sale Order 190 of 674)
Make: Colt, 2nd Generation Blackpowder “C” Series
Model: 1851 Navy
Serial Number: 10105
Year of Manufacture: 1973 (Colt Serial Lookup)
Caliber: .36 Caliber
Action Type: Single Action Percussion Revolver
Barrel Length: 7.5” Octagonal
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a conical post fixed to the barrel above the muzzle. The rear sight is a “V”-notch integral to the hammer which can be used when the hammer is cocked.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grip is one piece smooth wood. The grip shows a few faint handling and storage marks. The grip is in Very Good overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue, Case Color and Silver
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright, the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion and for the age, this bore rates a 9.5/10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 96% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows a light turn line on the cylinder, also some small scratches on the cylinder. There are some scattered handling marks and light tarnish on the silver plated sections. Particularly a spot on the trigger guard. There is finish loss at the muzzle. There is oxidation forming on the hammer. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. atfOverall, this pistol is in fine plus condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder locks in each position with barely perceptible play. We did not fire this firearm. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: A zipper pouch is included.
Our Assessment: This is a "2nd Generation" Model 1851 Navy revolver made in 1973. While some forgings or small parts were supplied by subcontractors, all of the completed pistols were produced to Colt's strict specifications and quality control with final inspection performed by Colt, with the result that despite some work being performed outside the Colt factory, collectors tend to regard these revolvers as original Colts rather than reproductions. The Colt 1851 Navy was designed as a heavier, more robust version of the earlier Colt Pocket revolver. It has a six-shot cylinder and a 7.5-inch octagonal barrel. The revolver features a case-colored frame, a blued steel barrel, one piece walnut grip and N.Y. Colt address. The cylinder is engraved with a naval battle scene from the Mexican-American war. This 2nd Generation 1851 Navy has 96% of its original finish, strong mechanics and a bright bore and is in very fine overall condition. As time goes on, fewer and fewer Authentic Colt Revolvers in this condition will exist, so don’t pass up the opportunity to own a Colt 1851 Navy revolver as it would have looked new in the 20th century.
Post-Civil War Colt Model 1861 Navy .36 Caliber Ball Percussion Revolver 1871 Antique
Lot #191 (Sale Order 191 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: 1861 Navy
Serial Number: 35055
Year of Manufacture: 1871 (https://colt.com/serial-lookup)
Caliber: .36 Caliber Cap and Ball
Action Type: Single Action Percussion Revolver
Barrel Length: 7 1/2", Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a german silver blade fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight was a "V"-notch in the hammer, the nose over the hammer appears to have been modified such that there is no notch.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grip is one-piece smooth walnut. The grip has scattered nicks, scuffs and scratches. There are small losses at the bottom corners, most notable at the left-front. Overall, the grip is in Good-Very Good condition as Antique.
Type of Finish: Blued, Case Color & Brass
Finish Originality: Very little finish remains. Some areas show polishing, most notable on the barrel, but we see no sign of a new finish being applied. Numbered parts are matching, but the wedge is not numbered.
Bore Condition: The bore is gray, the rifling is well defined. There is light-moderate erosion and pitting scattered through the bore. There is a bulge in the bore about mid-way down, there are fissures on the exterior of the barrel at the bulge. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 2 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 10% of its metal finish. Apart from the grip frame, most of the metal surfaces have worn or been polished bright, showing scattered discoloration from oxidation and some minor surface erosion. There are several scattered light-moderate nicks, dings, scuffs and scratches including tool marks on and around the wedge. There are fissures on the exterior of the barrel at the bulge in the bore. There is notable scratching on the left of the barrel and loading lever. The nose of the hammer has been modified, there is no longer a rear sight notch. The action shows operational wear. The nipples are in decent condition, they are not obstructed. The screw heads range from sharp to disfigured with useable slots. The markings range from clear to worn and incomplete. Overall, this revolver is in Fair-Good condition as Antique.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly, but due to the fissures in the barrel it should not be fired. We have not fired this revolver. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: A leather holster is included.
Our Assessment: The Colt 1861 Navy revolver was an update to the earlier 1851 model, incorporating the round barrel and creeping loading lever of the 1860 Army. In all respects, it is a great percussion revolver, but it saw limited production for a few reasons. Limited numbers were procured by the Government as there were already large purchases of the 1851 and 1860 models. After the Civil War, the civilian market was flooded with surplus weapons, limiting demand for new guns. Colt's factory had a disastrous fire in 1864, and by then cartridge revolvers were starting to hit the market. For these reasons, despite the quality of the design, there were fewer than 40,000 produced between 1861 and 1873 when the model was discontinued. It would, however, have an influence on the Single Action Army, which had a similar grip frame (though steel instead of brass) and would retain the 7 1/2" barrel length for the Model 1873 adopted by the U.S. Army. This Model 1861 revolver certainly shows its age, and we only wish it could tell us its story. It will make a nice display piece with other percussion-era small arms as well as a good addition to a Colt collection with its limited production. Please see our photos and good luck!
Cased Civil War-Era Colt Model 1851 Navy .36 Cal Percussion Revolver w/ Pearl 1863 Antique
Lot #192 (Sale Order 192 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: 1851 Navy
Serial Number: 164826
Year of Manufacture: 1863 (https://colt.com/serial-lookup)
Caliber: .36 Caliber Cap and Ball
Action Type: Single Action Percussion Revolver
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “- ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA-”. The left of the frame is marked “COLTS / PATENT”. The left of the trigger guard is marked “36 CAL”. The bottom of the barrel, frame, trigger guard and backstrap are each marked “164826”. The cylinder has a roll-marked naval scene and “PATENT No 062747594022”, the serial marking appears to have been marked over a previous number. , the bottom of the wedge “4826”.
Barrel Length: 7 ½”, Octagonal
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a “V”-notch in the hammer, visible when cocked.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece smooth pearl. The grip has scattered light nicks, scuffs and scratches. There is a large crack across the left that has been previously repaired. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grip is in Good-plus condition.
Type of Finish: Blued, Case Color & Silver Plated Brass
Finish Originality: Little finish remains, but we do not see signs of a new finish being applied. The cylinder serial marking does not appear original, there may be other force-matched parts.
Bore Condition: The bore is gray, the rifling shows wear, but is generally well defined. There is scattered light-moderate erosion and pitting in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, this bore rates about 4 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 2% of its metal finish, some silver remaining on the grip frame under the grip. Exposed surfaces have mostly worn to white or gone to a light patina. There is scattered surface erosion. There are scattered nicks, dings, scrapes and scratches. There are tool marks around the wedge on each side and at most screws. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from tool marked with strong slots to disfigured with usable slots. The markings range from clear to worn and incomplete. Overall, this revolver is in about Good condition as Antique.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. There is a piece of leather inside the action to stop the hammer from connecting with the nipple but can be easily removed. The cylinder locks with moderate play on each chamber. The barrel has minor play to the frame. We have not fired this revolver. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This revolver comes in a custom wood display case (there is a crack in the case) with a powder flask, bullet mold, a cap tin labeled Colt, and a screw driver.
Our Assessment: The Colt 1851 Navy revolver was produced by Colt up until 1873 when Colt cartridge revolvers were introduced. It got its name from the Navy battle scene on the cylinder that Colt added to commemorate the victory of the Second Texas Navy at the Battle of Campeche in 1843. Texas had previously ordered the Colt Paterson revolver, Colts first big success, and Colt wished to show gratitude. The 1851 Navy was carried as a belt gun by armies on both sides in the Civil War and was a favorite of General Robert E. Lee.
This revolver is a Colt Model 1851 made in 1863 at the height of the Civil War. This revolver shows its age, but is certainly in better shape than any of us will be at 160 years old! We only wish it could tell us its story. With its display case and accoutrement will make a nice display piece with other Civil War era small arms.
Colt Model 1855 Root Sidehammer Model 2 .28 Caliber Single Action Revolver & Case 1860 Antique
Lot #193 (Sale Order 193 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: 1855 Sidehammer Model 2 Pocket Revolver (aka Root Model No. 2)
Serial Number: 24661
Year of Manufacture: 1860
Caliber: .28 Caliber
Action Type: Single Action, Sidehammer Percussion Black Powder Revolver
Markings: The barrel’s top flat is marked “COLT’S PT. / 1855” followed by “ADDRESS COL. COLT / HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.” and the barrel’s bottom flat is marked “24661”. The cylinder is faintly marked “COLT’S PATENT” and more clearly beneath “24661”. The “Cabin and Indian Scene” can partially be made out on the cylinder’s circumference The underside of the grip frame is marked “24661”. We have not removed the loading lever, hammer or grip to further search for markings.
Barrel Length: 3 ½” Octagonal
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a mortised cone. The rear sight is a “V” groove in the top strap visible when the hammer is cocked.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The one piece grip is “U” shaped as seen from the bottom and made of smooth walnut. There are some handling and small compression marks in addition to missing very tiny chips from both sides. They appear to have retained virtually all of their finish. The grips rate in about Very Good overall condition for a pocket revolver that is over 150 years old.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is dark and the rifling is distinct, almost sharp. There is no notable erosion in the bore.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 10% of its metal finish. The the revolver shows the most of its mottled finish, particularly around the hammer screw. The barrel and loading lever show a brown patina. The cylinder’s roll engraving is barely present, but some features can definitely be seen. The screw heads show signs of use, yet remain sharp. The markings are clear except as discussed. There are certainly handling and compression marks, but none of the pitting so often seen on old black powder arms. Overall, this handgun rates in about Fine condition as an antique.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder pin is removed to the rear, the hammer pivots from the frame’s right side. It has a solid frame and a rear sight similar to an 1873 Single Action Army. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, it may need a thorough cleaning to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: A modern reproduction fitted case is provided with accessories. The case is well constructed of walnut with brass hinges and brass locking clasp with the key provided. The exterior has some light handling marks. The interior is partitioned and lined with green velvet. The velvet has some marks from where the revolver and accessories rest, but is primarily in Fine condition. There is an eagle brass powder flask that appears original and has a beautiful dark patina. There is an original time line appropriate bullet mold with a ball cavity and a conical cavity.Includeed with these is a time period correct tin of caps labeled “COLT PATENT” & a screw driver
Our Assessment: “The Book of Colt Firearms” by R. L. Wilson has a discussion of this type of revolver on pages 146 through 153, including photos of an original fitted box and a clear reproduction of the cylinder’s engraving. This is a great find, the revolver has matching serial numbers on the barrel, cylinder and grip frame. The bullet mold is from the period, perhaps the powder flask as well. The modern handmade fitted case is extremely well done and similar to the original shown in Wilson’s book. This is a rare opportunity to own a solid frame Colt.
Civil War Martial Marked Colt 1860 Army Model .44 Cal 8" Percussion Revolver & Letter 1862 Antique
Lot #194 (Sale Order 194 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: 1860 Army
Serial Number: 46814
Year of Manufacture: 1862 Factory Archives Letter
Caliber: .44 Caliber Ball
Action Type: 6-Shot, Single Action, Cylinder Loaded Percussion Revolver
Markings: The top of the barrel was marked “ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA” but this mark has faded with time. The underside of the barrel lug, underside of the frame, trigger guard plate and butt of the grip frame are marked with matching serial number “46814”. Only faded found again on the underside of the cylinder pin, barrel wedge and cylinder; the cylinder was marked “COLT’S PATENT / PATENTED SEPT 10th 1860”, with the famous Naval battle scene roll engraved; On the left of the barrel by the wedge appears to be marked “T.T.”. The left of the frame is marked “COLT’S / PATENT”. The right of the fore strap of the grip frame is marked “S”. The left side of the stock has a faded cartouche, the right side has a faded inspector mark in a rectangle that could be “HBT” which would be correct for this serial number range.
Barrel Length: 8”, Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a brass blade, fixed to the barrel. The rear sight is a small “V” notch in the hammer.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are a one piece smooth walnut stock with a right side rectangle cartouche. The stock has a nice fit to the grip frame. The brass grip frap has a notch for a shoulder stock. The stock has some very chips at the toe portions, along with scrape and compression marks. There are no visible cracks. The grips rate in about Good overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue with Case Colored Frame & Hammer
Finish Originality: All Original (The wedge, loading lever, and a few screws have been replaced)
Bore Condition: The bore is dark and the rifling is worn but still defined. There is light to moderate erosion in the bore. This bore rates at 7/10 in this writer’s opinion.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 0% of its metal finish. The surfaces have developed light to dark mottled patina with spots of pitting and pin prick erosion. The barrel has heavy marks, the barrel wedge leaf is new to the piece but proper. The brass trigger guard / fore strap of the grip frame has developed spots of dark patina with general handling marks. The wedge retaining screw, loading lever, and mainspring screw appear to be modern replacements, please see our pictures. Most of the screw head slots are strong with minimal tooling, the grip frame screws are slightly buggered. The markings are faded in areas, some are legible. Overall, this handgun rates in about Fair to Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The hammer has a strong mainspring, the cylinder produces moderate side to side and back play in full lockup of all 6 chambers. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Factory Letter is included with purchase.
Our Assessment: The Colt Model 1860 Army revolver was easily the most popular army revolver on both sides of the conflict during the American Civil War. Approximately 127,000 of these revolvers were purchased for use by Union forces and several of the Confederate states had obtained a few thousand before the start of the hostilities as well. The Model 1860 Army was the successor to the Third Model Dragoon and ranks third in total number produced of the various models of percussion Colt handguns.
This revolver was made in 1862, in the heat of the middle of the American Civil War. It was Shipped directly to the Lt. Col. G. D. Ramsay at the Washington Arsenal in Washington DC, on June 20, 1862. It was 1 of 1000 guns to arrive in that shipent.It is still intact today with inspector markings and is mostly parts matching. The revolver certainly looks to have ‘been there and done that’, with a lot of character in its surface marks and overall look. We can only imagine what it was like to see shipment after shipment of these mechanical masterpieces arrive at the Arsenal, ready to defend our nation. This revolver represents an important piece of history, and it is not often that we see an original 1860 Army Model. This rare pistol is sure to catch the eyes of the Colt and U.S. small arms collectors.
Colt Model 1860 Army Richards Conversion .44 Colt 5.5" Single Action Revolver 1871 Antique
Lot #195 (Sale Order 195 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: Richards Conversion of Colt Model 1860 Army
Serial Number: 190380
Year of Manufacture: 1871
Caliber: .44 Colt (This cartridge used a heeled, outside lubricated 0.451” diameter bullet, firing a soft lead 225 grain bullet at about 640 fps. It was the predecessor to the .45 Colt cartridge.).
Action Type: Single Action Revolver with Side Loading Gate
Markings: The underside of the barrel, frame and grip frame are marked “190380”. The bottom of the backstrap is marked “190 / 380”. The left side of the frame is marked “COLTS / PATENT”. The top of the barrel is marked “ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA”. The cylinder is marked “COLTS PATENT NO 0380”, “ENGAGED 16 MAY 1843” and with a naval battle scene. . The left of the trigger guard rear is marked 44 CAL”.
Barrel Length: The round barrel is 5.5” in length.
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a brass blade fixed to the barrel. The rear sight is a “V” notch in a raised boss in the top of the breech plate fitted to the frame behind the cylinder.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grip is a one piece lacquered smooth walnut. Both sides and the bottoms of the grip shows areas of finish loss Over all thes grip is in good condition
Type of Finish: In The White-The barrel, cylinder and backstrap were blued, the frame, hammer and lever were case colored and the trigger guard is brass.
Finish Originality: The finish is original.
Bore Condition: The bore is gray and mottled with surface rust.. The rifling is softened. There are spots of light erosion scattered throughout the bore. The bor rates at 6/10 in this writer’s opinion.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 2% of its Blued metal finish. There are traces of bluing at the back of the barrel and on its underside below the ejector rod housing. The gun is mostly in the white.The trigger guard also shows a few spots of dark tarnish. Most of the screw heads are tooled with serviable slots. The markings are clear except for the naval battle scene on the cylinder, which isveiwable but faint. Overall, this handgun rates in about Good condition.
Mechanics: The frame has 3 screws and a loading gate built into the right side of the breech plate. An ejector rod housing is built into the barrel where the loading lever would have been located. The action functions normally. The hammer has a half-cock position. The barrel is tight to the frame, the trigger pull is light and crisp and the cylinder lockup tiny amount of play. We did not fire this revolver. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: One leather holster and belt rig comes with the revolver.
Our Assessment:“The Colt Army Model 1860 was a muzzle-loaded cap & ball .44-caliber revolver used during the American Civil War. It was used as a side arm by cavalry, infantry, artillery troops, and naval forces, and was the most widely used revolver of the war. The Colt 1860 Army uses the same size frame as the .36 caliber 1851 Navy revolver, but with a relieved frame for the larger rebated cylinder and a shorter forcing cone on the barrel that allows for a longer cylinder.” After the Civil War, Colt had to wait until Smith & Wesson’s patent on bored-through cylinders expired to take advantage of metallic cartridges. One of their employees, Charles Richards, was awarded a patent in 1871 for converting Colt percussion models to breech loading cartridge revolvers. In order to take advantage of the barrels they already had chambered for .44 cap and ball (bore diameter 0.454”), Colt developed a new cartridge, the .44 Colt, which used a soft lead outside lubricated heeled bullet that would expand into the barrel grooves. The ballistic performance of the .44 Colt is comparable to the .44 Remington, and less powerful than modern .44 Russian loads. Cases for the modern “.44 Colt” chambered handguns are typically made using trimmed .44 Magnum, .44 Special, or .44 Russian brass and a historically inaccurate .429 lead bullet. Colt manufactured about 9000 of the Richards Converted revolvers between 1873 and 1878.
This Richards Converted Model 1860 Army revolver has all matching numbers on its barrel, frame, trigger guard, backstrap and cylinder. It is in about Good condition with about 2% of its original finish remaining. This revolver is an important part of American history and will make an excellent addition to anyone’s collection. A number of factors combine to make the Colt “conversions” popular with collectors: they were all produced during the colorful 1870s and have a good association with the Old West. No Cowboy is complete without his gun.
Colt Model 1860 Army Richards Conversion .44 Colt 5" SA Single Action Revolver 1871 Antique
Lot #196 (Sale Order 196 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: Richards Conversion of Colt Model 1860 Army
Serial Number: 192091
Year of Manufacture: 1871
Caliber: .44 Colt (This cartridge used a heeled, outside lubricated 0.451” diameter bullet, firing a soft lead 225 grain bullet at about 640 fps. It was the predecessor to the .45 Colt cartridge.).
Action Type: Single Action Revolver with Side Loading Gate
Markings: The underside of the barrel, frame and grip frame are marked “190380”. The bottom of the backstrap is marked “192/091”. The left side of the frame is marked “COLTS / PATENT”. The top of the barrel is marked “ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA”. The cylinder is marked “COLTS PATENT NO 2091”, “ENGAGED 16 MAY 1843” and with a naval battle scene. . The left of the trigger guard rear is marked 44 CAL”.
Barrel Length: The round barrel is 5” in length.
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a brass blade fixed to the barrel. The rear sight is a “V” notch in a raised boss in the top of the breech plate fitted to the frame behind the cylinder.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grip is a one piece lacquered smooth walnut. Both sides and the bottoms of the grip shows areas of finish loss Over all thes grip is in good condition
Type of Finish: In The White-The barrel, cylinder and backstrap were blued, the frame, hammer and lever were case colored and the trigger guard is brass.
Finish Originality: The finish is original.
Bore Condition: The bore is gray. The rifling is softened but apparent. There no notable erosion in the bore. The bore rates at 6.5/10 in this writer’s opinion.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 0% of its original metal finish. The gun is in the white.The trigger guard also shows a few spots of dark tarnish. Most of the screw heads are tooled with serviable slots. The barrel wedge and screw are replaced. The markings are clear except for the naval battle scene on the cylinder, which is faint. Overall, this handgun rates in about Good condition.
Mechanics: The frame has 3 screws and a loading gate built into the right side of the breech plate. An ejector rod housing is built into the barrel where the loading lever would have been located. The action functions normally. The hammer has a half-cock position. The barrel is tight to the frame, the trigger pull is light and crisp and the cylinder lockup tiny amount of play. We did not fire this revolver. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: One decorative leather holster and belt rig comes with the revolver. Holster has a large Brass Heart.
Our Assessment:“The Colt Army Model 1860 was a muzzle-loaded cap & ball .44-caliber revolver used during the American Civil War. It was used as a side arm by cavalry, infantry, artillery troops, and naval forces, and was the most widely used revolver of the war. The Colt 1860 Army uses the same size frame as the .36 caliber 1851 Navy revolver, but with a relieved frame for the larger rebated cylinder and a shorter forcing cone on the barrel that allows for a longer cylinder.” After the Civil War, Colt had to wait until Smith & Wesson’s patent on bored-through cylinders expired to take advantage of metallic cartridges. One of their employees, Charles Richards, was awarded a patent in 1871 for converting Colt percussion models to breech loading cartridge revolvers. In order to take advantage of the barrels they already had chambered for .44 cap and ball (bore diameter 0.454”), Colt developed a new cartridge, the .44 Colt, which used a soft lead outside lubricated heeled bullet that would expand into the barrel grooves. The ballistic performance of the .44 Colt is comparable to the .44 Remington, and less powerful than modern .44 Russian loads. Cases for the modern “.44 Colt” chambered handguns are typically made using trimmed .44 Magnum, .44 Special, or .44 Russian brass and a historically inaccurate .429 lead bullet. Colt manufactured about 9000 of the Richards Converted revolvers between 1873 and 1878.
This Richard’s Converted Model 1860 Army revolver has all matching numbers on its barrel, frame, trigger guard, backstrap and cylinder. It is in about Good condition with about 0% of its original finish remaining. This revolver is an important part of American history and will make an excellent addition to anyone’s collection. A number of factors combine to make the Colt “conversions” popular with collectors: they were all produced during the colorful 1870s and have a good association with the Old West. No Cowboy is complete without his gun.
Cased Colt Model 1851 Navy .36 Cal Percussion Cap & Ball Revolver w/ Ivory 1861 Antique
Lot #197 (Sale Order 197 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: 1851 Navy
Serial Number: 102784
Year of Manufacture: 1861 (https://colt.com/serial-lookup)
Caliber: .36 Caliber Cap and Ball
Action Type: Single Action Percussion Revolver
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “-ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA-”. The left of the frame is marked “COLTS / PATENT”. The left of the trigger guard is marked “36 CAL”. The bottom of the barrel assembly, frame, trigger guard and backstrap are each marked “102784”, the bottom of the arbor is marked “102784”. The cylinder is marked “COLTS PATENT No102784" and has a roll-engraved naval scene.
Barrel Length: 7 ½”, Octagonal
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade fixed to the front of the barrel, not original to the gun. The rear sight is a “V”-notch in the hammer.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grip is one-piece smooth ivory. The grip has minor wear with only a few light marks. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grip is in Fine Plus condition.
Type of Finish: Blued, Case Color & Brass
Finish Originality: Cold Blued in some spots
Bore Condition: The bore is bright. The rifling is sharp there is no erosion. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 2% of its original metal finish. Strongest finish is in silver left under th trigger guard. The front end of the gun has been force matched and aged to fit the true age of the cylinder and frame. The steel parts are mostly worn to white or gone to a light patina. Some those parts have been cold blued. There is scattered surface erosion. There are some nicks, scuffs and scratches. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to disfigured with a usable slot. The remaining markings are generally clear. Overall, this revolver is in about Good condition as Antique and not parts-original.
Mechanics: The action functions. The four clicks that we expect in the action of a Colt are not perceptible. THe action appears to have been “Cowboy'd”. The cylinder lockup has very little play. The barrel assembly has minor play to the frame. The trigger is crisp. We have not fired this revolver. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This revolver comes in a lockable custom wood display case (with key) with a powder flask, boat whistle, Colt’s Patent bullet mold, a cap tin labeled Colt, a screw driver, and a calligraphy set.
Our Assessment: The Colt 1851 Navy revolver was produced by Colt up until 1873 when the Single Action Army cartridge revolver was introduced. It derived its name from the naval battle scene on the cylinder that Colt chose to commemorate the victory of the Second Texas Navy at the Battle of Campeche in 1843. Texas had previously ordered the Colt Paterson revolver, Colt’s first big success, and Colt wished to show gratitude. The 1851 Navy was carried as a belt gun by armies on both sides in the Civil War, and was a favorite of General Robert E. Lee. This revolver is a Colt Model 1851 made in 1866, just after the Civil War, but many ’51 Navies were carried in the immediate postbellum Old West. This revolver shows its age, but retains matching serial markings on its numbered parts (though some have been replaced) and stronger mechanics than many of these models we have seen. We only wish it could tell us its story. It will make a nice display piece with other Civil War era small arms or a nice addition to an early Colt revolver collection.
Cased Colt Model 1862 Police Pocket .36 Cal Percussion Cap Ball 6.5" Revolver 1867 Antique
Lot #198 (Sale Order 198 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: 1862 Pocket Police
Serial Number: 35080
Year of Manufacture: 1867 (https://colt.com/serial-lookup)
Caliber: .36 Caliber Cap and Ball
Action Type: 5-Shot Single Action Percussion Revolver
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “ADDRESS COL SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA”. The left of the frame is marked “COLTS / PATENT”. The bottom of the barrel assembly, frame, trigger guard, and butt are each marked “35080”. The bottom of the wedge is marked “5080”. The address in the flute of the cylinder is not observable.
Barrel Length: 6 1/2", Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a conical brass post (also called a “pin type”) threaded to the barrel at the muzzle. The rear sight is a “V” notch at the front of the hammer, visible when cocked.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grip is one-piece smooth walnut. The grip has some scattered light nicks and scratches with thinning finish from handling. There are no cracks. Based on the fit of the grip to the grip frame, we suspect that it is original to the gun. Overall, the grip is in Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blued, Case Color & Silver-Plated Brass
Bore Condition: The bore is semi-bright with well defined rifling. There is speckeled erosion in the bore. The bore rate a 8/10 in this writer’s opinion.
Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 10% of its metal finish. The majority of the observable blue can be found in the flutes. The right of the barrel has some scattered remaining blue finish. There are some other scattered spots of remaining finish. There are scattered nicks, scuffs and scratches. There is some scattered minor oxidation. The safety studs between the nipples on the rear of the cylinder range from intact to sheared. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings range from clear to blurred. Overall, this revolver is in about Good condition as Antique.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The barrel has no play to the frame. We have not fired this revolver. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This revolver comes with a wood display case. The interior of the case has compartments for the revolver as well as the included powder flask, a chamber ball/bullet mould, cap tin, screw driver and another compartment which currently has several lead balls. The tin’s cap is marked “COLT’S PT”. The inside of the case’s lid has a paper with instructions for loading and cleaning a Colt revolver.
Our Assessment: The Colt 1862 was produced in two variants, the 1862 Police and the 1862 Pocket Navy, between 1861 and 1873 with about 47,000 made between the two. The 1862 Police has a similar barrel profile to the full-size Model 1860, fluted cylinders and a frame about the same size as the 1849 Pocket. By rebating the cylinder, the 1862 models were able to use this smaller frame while still firing a .36 caliber projectile, making for a potent pocket-sized revolver in its day. Many of the 1862 models were carried by soldiers in the Civil War, on both sides. With fewer than 50,000 made between the two 1862 models, they are considerably more scarce than the 1849 Pocket models. This early example would be a outstanding addition to a Colt collection missing the 1862 Police, and will display well with its included case.
Colt Model 1862 Police Pocket .36 Cal Percussion Cap Ball Revolver & Holster Antique
Lot #199 (Sale Order 199 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: 1862 Pocket Police
Serial Number: 13125
Year of Manufacture: 1862 (https://colt.com/serial-lookup)
Caliber: .36 Caliber Cap and Ball
Action Type: 5-Shot Single Action Percussion Revolver
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “ADDRESS COL SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA”. The left of the frame is marked “COLTS / PATENT”. The left flat of the trigger guard is marked “36 CAL”. The bottom of the barrel assembly, frame, trigger guard, and butt are each marked “13152”. The outside of the cylinder is marked “PAT. SEPT. 10th 1850” in one of the flutes. The bottom of the wedge and the bottom of the arbor are each marked “3099”. Many of the marks are faded.
Barrel Length: 5 1/2", Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a conical brass post (also called a “pin type”) threaded to the barrel at the muzzle. The rear sight is a “V” notch at the front of the hammer, visible when cocked.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grip is one-piece smooth walnut. The grip has some scattered light nicks and scratches with thinning finish from handling. There are no cracks. Based on the fit of the grip to the grip frame, we suspect that it is original to the gun. Overall, the grip is in Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blued, Case Color & Silver-Plated Brass
Finish Originality: Not original. Most of the steel surfaces show signs of aggressive cleaning and possibly treatment with cold blue in the distant past.
Bore Condition: The bore is dark with well semi-smooth rifling. There is scattered light erosion and some pitting in the bore. There is frosting in the bore. The bore rates at4/10 in this witer’s opinion.
Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 60% of its current metal finish. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver is in about Good condition as Antique (see Mechanics).
Mechanics: The cylinder tends to over-rotate. On three chambers, the cylinder can be pushed out of lock without much effort, but does lock up properly on the other two chambers with light play. Otherwise, the action functions correctly. The barrel has no play to the frame. We have not fired this revolver. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This revolver comes with a period sholder holster.from the late 1800s.
Our Assessment: The Colt 1862 was produced in two variants, the 1862 Police and the 1862 Pocket Navy, between 1861 and 1873 with about 47,000 made between the two. The 1862 Police has a similar barrel profile to the full-size Model 1860, fluted cylinders and a frame about the same size as the 1849 Pocket. By rebating the cylinder, the 1862 models were able to use this smaller frame while still firing a .36 caliber projectile, making for a potent pocket-sized revolver in its day. Many of the 1862 models were carried by soldiers in the Civil War, on both sides. With fewer than 50,000 made between the two 1862 models, they are considerably more scarce than the 1849 Pocket models. This early example would be a nice addition to a Colt collection missing the 1862 Police.
Cased Colt Model 1862 Police Pocket .36 Cal Percussion Cap Ball 4.5" Revolver 1863 Antique
Lot #200 (Sale Order 200 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: 1862 Pocket Police
Serial Number: 19330
Year of Manufacture: 1863 (https://colt.com/serial-lookup)
Caliber: .36 Caliber Cap and Ball
Action Type: 5-Shot Single Action Percussion Revolver
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “ADDRESS COL SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA”. The left of the frame is marked “COLTS / PATENT”. The bottom of the barrel assembly, frame, trigger guard, and butt are each marked “19330”. The bottom of the wedge is marked “330”. The address in the flute of the cylinder is observable.
Barrel Length: 4 1/2", Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a conical brass post (also called a “pin type”) threaded to the barrel at the muzzle. The rear sight is a “V” notch at the front of the hammer, visible when cocked.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grip is one-piece smooth walnut. The grip has some scattered light nicks and scratches with thinning finish from handling. There are no cracks. Ther is a small loss near the toe. Based on the fit of the grip to the grip frame, we suspect that it is original to the gun. Overall, the grip is in Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blued, Case Color & Silver-Plated Brass
Finish Originality: Remaining finish appears Original. Most of the steel surfaces show signs of aggressive cleaning
Bore Condition: The bore is gray with well defined rifling. There is no notable erosion in the bore. The bore rate a 8/10 in this writer’s opinion.
Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 10% of its metal finish. The right of the barrel has some scattered remaining blue finish. There are some other scattered spots of remaining finish. Most surfaces have been cleaned or worn to white. There are scattered nicks, scuffs and scratches. There is some scattered minor oxidation. The safety studs between the nipples on the rear of the cylinder range from intact to sheared. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The wedge screw is replaced.The markings range from clear to blurred. Overall, this revolver is in about Good condition as Antique.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The barrel has no play to the frame. We have not fired this revolver. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This revolver comes with a wood display case. The interior of the case has compartments for the revolver as well as the included powder flask, a chamber ball/bullet mould, cap tin, a nipple wrench, screw driver and another compartment which currently has several lead balls. The tin’s cap is marked “COLT’S PT”. The inside of the case’s lid has a paper with instructions for loading and cleaning a Colt revolver.
Our Assessment: The Colt 1862 was produced in two variants, the 1862 Police and the 1862 Pocket Navy, between 1861 and 1873 with about 47,000 made between the two. The 1862 Police has a similar barrel profile to the full-size Model 1860, fluted cylinders and a frame about the same size as the 1849 Pocket. By rebating the cylinder, the 1862 models were able to use this smaller frame while still firing a .36 caliber projectile, making for a potent pocket-sized revolver in its day. Many of the 1862 models were carried by soldiers in the Civil War, on both sides. With fewer than 50,000 made between the two 1862 models, they are considerably more scarce than the 1849 Pocket models. This early example would be a outstanding addition to a Colt collection missing the 1862 Police, and will display well with its included case.
Colt Model 1860 Army .44 Cal Post Civil War Cap & Ball Revolver & Rig 1870 Antique
Lot #201 (Sale Order 201 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: 1860 Army
Serial Number: 188945
Year of Manufacture: 1870 (https://colt.com/serial-lookup)
Caliber: .44 Caliber Ball
Action Type: 6-Shot, Single Action, Cylinder Loaded Percussion Revolver
Markings: The bottom rear of the barrel assembly is marked “188945”. “IP” is stamped under the serial number. The underside of the frame in front of the trigger guard, the bottom of the grip frame in front of the trigger guard, and the bottom of the backstrap are each marked “188945”. “IP” is stamped under the serial number. The outside of the cylinder has some of the roll-marked naval scene and “...945” left for observation. The top of the barrel is marked “-ADDRESS COL SAML COLT NEW-YOR…-“. The left of the frame is dimly marked “COLTS / PATENT”. The left of the trigger guard is marked “44 CAL” on the flat at the rear.
Barrel Length: 8”, Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade fixed to the barrel. The rear sight is a “V” notch in the hammer, visible when cocked.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grip is a one-piece smooth walnut. The grip has light-moderate handling wear with some scattered nicks, dings, scuffs, and scratches. There is a small loss on the left at the bottom-front which is smoothed with age. The remnants of a Cartouche are observable on the left side. Overall, the grip is in about Good condition as an Antique.
Type of Finish: Blue, Case Color & Brass (Now in the white)
Finish Originality: Not refinished
Bore Condition: The bore is gray and the rifling is worn, but visible. There is light erosion scattered through the bore. There is fronting in each chamber and somewhat scattered near the muzzle. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 6/10.
Overall Condition: This revolver retains approximately 0% of its metal finish. Most original parts have gone to a light-moderate patina with some scattered erosion, nicks, scuffs, and scratches. The loading lever still has no case color. The wedge also has no case color. The trigger guard has a mustard patina with some scattered darker discoloration. The action has operational wear. There is erosion and stubborn grease around all of the nipples. The screw heads range from sharp to lightly disfigured with useable slots. The markings range from generally clear to blurred, the cylinder naval scene is mostly worn and interrupted in some areas by erosion. Overall, this revolver is in about Good condition as an Antique.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The barrel has minimal play to the frame, but the wedge is tight in its slot. The cylinder locks up with little play on each chamber. The trigger is crisp. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: A leather holster and rig are included with the revolver.
Our Assessment: The Colt Model 1860 Army revolver was easily the most popular army revolver on both sides of the conflict during the American Civil War. Approximately 127,000 of these revolvers were purchased for use by Union forces and several of the Confederate states had obtained a few thousand before the start of the hostilities as well. The Model 1860 Army was the successor to the Third Model Dragoon and ranks third in the total number produced of the various models of percussion Colt handguns. This revolver was made in 1870 and appears to be a commercial model, lacking most martial markings aside from the cartouche on the left side of the grip. All numbered parts match. The revolver is in about good condition as an antique with a bore that is not too bad for 150 years of black powder use, markings range from clear to blurred, and strong mechanics apart from the wedge which is loose in its slot. This revolver is a decent example of 1860 and was made during an important period of American history as the nation recovered from the Civil War and expanded across the continent.
Cased Manhattan Arms .36 Cal Series III Percussion Navy Revolver, Antique
Lot #202 (Sale Order 202 of 674)
Make: Manhattan Arms Co.
Model: Series III .36 Caliber Revolver
Serial Number: 55920
Year of Manufacture: 1861-1864
Caliber: .36 Caliber Ball
Action Type: Single Action Cap and Ball, Black Powder Revolver
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “MANHATTAN FIRE ARMS CO. NEWARK N.J.” The underside of the frame, barrel assembly, trigger guard and backstrap are marked “55920”.
Barrel Length: 6 ½” Octagonal
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a curved blade fixed to the barrel. The rear sight is a “U” notch in the hammer, visible when cocked.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The one piece smooth walnut grip. Marks are visible and a cluster of compression marks are present on the butt. The grips rate in about Very Good overall condition
Type of Finish: Blue Barrel and Cylinder, Case Colored Frame, Silver Plated Brass Trigger Guard and Backstrap
Finish Originality: All Original
Bore Condition: The bore is semi bright and the rifling is viable. There is erosion in the bore. The bore rates 6/10 in this writer's opinion.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 1% of its metal finish. Remnants of bluing remain on the barrel and the bare metal has developed a natural patina. Patches of surface erosion are present at the muzzle and at several spots on the barrel, along with scattered pin prick erosion. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about Very Good condition as an antique.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. This is a 5-shot, single action revolver. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: The pistol comes in a wooden presentation case. It does not display any Manhattan Arms markings, so it is uncertain whether or not the case is original to the pistol, though it appears to be period correct. The surfaces exhibit scratches and marks in the finish, but no major marks. The brass fittings and hinges show a natural patina. The inside of the lid has a Manhattan label. The box is velvet lined and divided into compartments with velvet lined wooden partitions. The box is in Very Good condition as an antique. The case contains an assortment of typical accessories. A steel cap tin, bullet mold, screw driver, powder flask, and balls.
Our Assessment: With the expiration of the 1836 Colt patent on revolving cylinders containing multiple chambers looming on the horizon in the late 1850s, many pistol manufacturers prepared to offer a similar product of their own as soon as they possibly could. The Manhattan Arms Company would produce a wide variety of percussion pistols, culminating in the .36 caliber Manhattan Navy models, of which about 78,000 were manufactured. Manhattan Arms never received a military contract, but their pistols did see service during the Civil War, purchased by affluent soldiers because it was reliable and lighter weight than the Colt Army model.
This is a Series III, which was manufactured between 1861 and 1864, the serial numbers on all major parts match, 1% of the original finish remains, and markings are legible. The wear patterns indicate that this was a working pistol which was well maintained. The bore is in good shape. The action works correctly and the pistol rates in Very Good condition as an antique. The pistol comes in a period correct wooden case with a typical assortment of accessories. All together this is a fantastic collector’s piece.
Cased Manhattan Arms .36 Cal Navy & Colt Model 1849 Pocket .31 Cal Percussion Revolvers Antique
Lot #203 (Sale Order 203 of 674)
Make: Manhattan Arms Co.
Model: Series III .36 Caliber Revolver
Serial Number: 55920
Year of Manufacture: 1861-1864
Caliber: .36 Caliber Ball
Action Type: Single Action Cap and Ball, Black Powder Revolver
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “MANHATTAN FIRE ARMS CO. NEWARK N.J.” The underside of the frame, barrel assembly, trigger guard and backstrap are marked “55920”.
Barrel Length: 6 ½” Octagonal
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a curved blade fixed to the barrel. The rear sight is a “U” notch in the hammer, visible when cocked.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The one piece smooth walnut grip. Marks are visible and a cluster of compression marks are present on the butt. The grips rate in about Very Good overall condition
Type of Finish: Blue Barrel and Cylinder, Case Colored Frame, Silver Plated Brass Trigger Guard and Backstrap
Finish Originality: All Original
Bore Condition: The bore is semi bright and the rifling is viable. There is erosion in the bore. The bore rates 6/10 in this writer's opinion.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 1% of its metal finish. Remnants of bluing remain on the barrel and the bare metal has developed a natural patina. Patches of surface erosion are present at the muzzle and at several spots on the barrel, along with scattered pin prick erosion. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about Very Good condition as an antique.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. This is a 5-shot, single action revolver. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: The pistol comes in a wooden presentation case. It does not display any Manhattan Arms markings, so it is uncertain whether or not the case is original to the pistol, though it appears to be period correct. The surfaces exhibit scratches and marks in the finish, but no major marks. The brass fittings and hinges show a natural patina. The inside of the lid has a Manhattan label. The box is velvet lined and divided into compartments with velvet lined wooden partitions. The box is in Very Good condition as an antique. The case contains an assortment of typical accessories. A steel cap tin, bullet mold, screw driver, powder flask, and balls.
Our Assessment: With the expiration of the 1836 Colt patent on revolving cylinders containing multiple chambers looming on the horizon in the late 1850s, many pistol manufacturers prepared to offer a similar product of their own as soon as they possibly could. The Manhattan Arms Company would produce a wide variety of percussion pistols, culminating in the .36 caliber Manhattan Navy models, of which about 78,000 were manufactured. Manhattan Arms never received a military contract, but their pistols did see service during the Civil War, purchased by affluent soldiers because it was reliable and lighter weight than the Colt Army model.
This is a Series III, which was manufactured between 1861 and 1864, the serial numbers on all major parts match, 1% of the original finish remains, and markings are legible. The wear patterns indicate that this was a working pistol which was well maintained. The bore is in good shape. The action works correctly and the pistol rates in Very Good condition as an antique. The pistol comes in a period correct wooden case with a typical assortment of accessories. All together this is a fantastic collector’s piece.
Manhattan Fire Arms .36 Caliber Navy 5-Shot Percussion Cap & Ball Revolver Series III, Antique
Lot #204 (Sale Order 204 of 674)
Make: Manhattan Arms Co.
Model: Series III .36 Caliber “Navy” Revolver
Serial Number: 14640
Year of Manufacture: 1861-1864
Caliber: .36 Caliber Ball
Action Type: Single Action Cap and Ball, 6-Shot, Black Powder Revolver
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “MANHATTAN FIRE ARMS CO. NEWARK N.J.”. The underside of the frame, barrel assembly, wedge, trigger guard and backstrap are marked “14640”. The outside of the cylinder has decorative roll-engraving as well as “PATENTED”, “DEC 27. 1859”.
Barrel Length: 4” Octagonal
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade fixed to the barrel. The rear sight is a “V” notch in the hammer, visible when cocked.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grip is one-piece smooth walnut. There are a couple of small losses along the bottom edge on the left side. Otherwise, there are only a few scattered light marks. Overall, the grip is in about Very Good condition as an Antique.
Type of Finish: Blue Barrel and Cylinder, Case Colored Frame, Silver Plated Brass Trigger Guard and Backstrap
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is gray. The rifling is worn, but visible. There is light erosion and pitting scattered through the bore. The bore rates 4/10 in this writer’s opinion.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 50% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. The strongest finish is found in the barrel. The grip frame retains silver only in a few scattered patches, most inside the trigger guard, and the butt; the remainder worn to bare brass and showing some scattered light nicks and scuffs. The cylinder has mostly gone to a light patina, mottled with some spots of remaining finish, with a turn line and much of the engraving is still observable. The barrel has some scattered light wear and surface oxidation. The frame and lever have a muted case color with some minor surface oxidation and a few light scratches. The screw heads range from sharp to disfigured with useable slots. Most markings are clear, the cylinder’s roll-engraving ranges from strong to faint, and the barrel’s serial marking is slightly faded. Overall, this revolver is in about Very Good condition as an Antique.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder locks up with very little play on each chamber. The barrel has little play to the frame. The trigger is crisp. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: none
Our Assessment: With the expiration of the 1836 Colt patent on revolving cylinders containing multiple chambers looming on the horizon in the late 1850s, many pistol manufacturers prepared to offer a similar product of their own as soon as they possibly could. The Manhattan Arms Company would produce a wide variety of percussion pistols, culminating in the .36 caliber Manhattan Navy models, of which about 78,000 were manufactured. Manhattan Arms never received a military contract, but their pistols did see service during the Civil War, purchased by affluent soldiers because it was reliable and lighter weight than the Colt Army model. This is a Series III, which was manufactured between 1861 and 1864, distinguished by its five-shot cylinder. The serial numbers on all marked parts match, 40% of the original finish remains. This is a showpiece example collector’s piece.
W.F. Cody's Viners LTD. Seafood Tool Set England Silver Plated & Pearl In Case
Lot #205 (Sale Order 205 of 674)
The Viners Ltd. Seafood Tool Set, crafted in England, is an elegant and collectible set that combines functionality with timeless design. This particular set is notable for its silver and pearl accents and its unique association with the marking W.F. Cody, evoking a connection to the iconic figure William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody. Viners Ltd. was a prestigious Sheffield, England-based silversmith and cutlery manufacturer renowned for their high-quality craftsmanship. Established in the early 20th century, their pieces are highly regarded for blending artistry with usability. The tools are made from silver-plated metal, offering both durability and a polished, elegant appearance. Handles feature mother-of-pearl, adding a luxurious touch to the set. The display case is marked “COL. W.F. CODY ST. LOUIS MO.1892”; giving us pause because Buffalo Bill did do a tour in England in 1892. This may have been presented to Bill Cody himself. The juxtaposition of a refined seafood tool set with a marking tied to Buffalo Bill creates a fascinating contrast between Victorian elegance and the rugged charm of the American West. If verified as linked to W.F. Cody, this set could have been a commemorative item from a Cody-related exhibition; or a special edition created to celebrate Buffalo Bill's tours, which were internationally renowned. This Viners Ltd. seafood tool set is not only a functional dining accessory but also a piece of art with a potential historical narrative. Whether you’re a collector of fine silverware or Americana, this set would make a striking addition to any collection.
Antique 1895 "Results of Summary Execution of Mexican Bandits Indians at Nogales" Old West Photo
Lot #206 (Sale Order 206 of 674)
A Chinese philosopher once wrote “A picture is worth a thousand words”, and the macabre photo of 7 expired “Mexican Bandits Indians” offered in this lot certainly validates that old adage. Cattle rustling or horse stealing was a capital offense in the Old West, and there was no quarter given if caught in the act or after the fact, and that was especially true on the Southwest border. This Antique 1895 “Results of Summary Execution of Mexican Bandits Indians at Nogales” Old West Photo is in Fair Condition, with moderate scattered tearing and wrinkling to the corners and edges, some “bleeding” (no pun intended) to the date on the hand written tag at the lower middle front, some loosening to the right end of that hand written tag, heavy upward curling to the lower half where it’s come loose from the gray light cardboard backing, and with moderate overall age wear evident. Otherwise, the photo is in fair shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it depicts 7 expired cattle rustlers or horse thieves in a grisly lineup outside of what appears to be a jail cell, measures 9” x 6” on a 10” x 7 7/8” light gray cardboard backing, and carries “Resultados / indios” printed along the lower right front as part of the image, suggesting the photograph was actually printed south of the border in Mexico. It bears a hand written tag at the lower middle front, which reads “Results of summary execution of Mexican Bandits Indians at Nogales, Aug. 12th 1895.”, and is an honest example of a rare, original Antique 1895 “Results of Summary Execution of Mexican Bandits Indians at Nogales” Old West Photo. Also included in the lot is an “Old West Collector Series” postcard of John Wesley Hardin, and a great original photograph of a US Army trooper in the Punitive Expedition or WW1, and that remains finely set within a light gray cardboard tri-fold case.
1890s George Tritch Hardware Colt SAA 7.5" Revolver "Mexican Loop" Pistol Holster & Belt Rig
Lot #207 (Sale Order 207 of 674)
The expiration of Smith & Wesson's patent on the bored-through cylinder in 1869 led Colt to design the revolutionary M-1873 Single Action Army, which soon earned the moniker the "Peacemaker", "Equalizer", and "gun that won the West". Carried by soldiers, cowboys, ranchers, rustlers, lawmen and outlaws alike, the Colt Peacemaker quickly became synonymous with the untamed wilds of the American West. Many gunfighters, "badmen", and other well heeled westerners of the late 19th century carried their Colt "hog leg" in the most popular holster style of the time, called the "Mexican loop" pattern. This Antique 1890s George Tritch Hardware Colt SAA 7.5” Revolver “Mexican Loop” Pistol Holster is in Good Condition, with two small tears in the top left edge of the throat/back belt slide, two small holes in the lower edge of that back belt slide, moderate drying, crazing, scuffing, and surface cracking throughout, the majority of the maker’s mark at the upper front having faded away, such that the original “GEO. TRITCH HDW’E CO. / DENVER, COLO.” stamp can now only be legibly read as “HDW’E CO.”, though the font, style, and location of that stamp distinguishes the holster as a George Tritch Hardware made piece, heavy fading to the just barely visible floral border embossing along the upper front, and with some overall darkening and age wear evident. Otherwise, the holster is in fine shape, with no other damage to the fragile yet tough brown leather construction. Most interestingly, it bears the partially legible “saddler” style circular maker’s mark of the George Tritch Hardware Company of Denver, Colorado at the upper front. George Tritch opened his first hardware store just outside of Denver in 1859, and operated his namesake shop until 1930. A third-generation descendant of George Tritch still operates a Tritch Hardware store in Los Angeles, California to this day. The holster is crafted in the classic "Mexican double loop" design, with a folded over skirt that also acts as the belt slide, measures 4 3/8" wide across the top opening, and 10 3/8" long down the straight side, making it ideal for a Colt M-1873 Single Action Army revolver with a 7 1/2" barrel, and dates to the ca. 1890s. It retains the original sewn brown leather “plug” at bottom, and is complete with an original Antique 19th Century Brown Leather Ammo Belt in Good Condition, with some overall drying, crazing, surface cracking, darkening, and age wear evident. Otherwise, the belt is in fine shape, with no other damage to the fragile yet tough brown leather construction. Most interestingly, it’s unmarked as to its maker, though was likely produced by a high quality hardware store in the late 19th century, sports the original steel front buckle, and exhibits 38 integral leather shell loops for .45 Colt ammunition. The belt measures to a Size 32-38 Waist, and the set is a fine example of a very rare, original Antique 1890s George Tritch Hardware Colt SAA 7.5” Revolver “Mexican Loop” Pistol Holster & Belt Rig.
Texas Shipped Colt 1st Generation Single Action Army .38-40 WCF SAA Revolver & Letter 1906 C&R
Lot #208 (Sale Order 208 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: Single Action Army
Serial Number: 285878
Year of Manufacture: 1906
Caliber: .38-40 Winchester Center Fire (.38 WCF)
Action Type: Single Action Revolver with Side Loading-Gate Cylinder
Barrel Length: 4 3/4”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a fixed blade. The rear sight is a “V”-notch in the top strap.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered black hard rubber with Rampant Colts in ovals at the tops. The grips have light wear, slightly more notable on the left than the right. There are some minor nicks and scratches with a couple more notable nicks at the bottom-rear of the right panel. The left panel has an "X"-shape that appears intentionally applied to the bottom face. The right panel's checkering is well defined, the left shows more wear, but is visible. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in about Very Good Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue & Case Color
Finish Originality: Refinished
Bore Condition: The bore is gray with well defined rifling. There is light erosion and pitting scattered through the bore. In this writer's opinion, this bore rates 5 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 50% of its current metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. There is scattered light finish wear. Some areas of the blue finish have an iridescent appearance. The grip areas show handling wear. The case color has mostly muted with some good color in protected areas. Some worn areas have gone to a patina with some scattered light surface oxidation. There are scattered nicks, scuffs, and scratches. The action shows operational wear including a turn-line on the cylinder. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings range from clear to worn and incomplete. Overall, this revolver is in about Good Condition as Refinished (see Mechanics).
Mechanics: The bolt engages very shortly after the hammer reaches the half-cock notch. Otherwise, the action functions correctly. We did not fire this handgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This revolver comes with a Colt Archives letter indicating it was shipped on November 17, 1906 to the Walter Tips Company in Austin, Texas.
Our Assessment: The expiration of Smith & Wesson's patent on the bored-through cylinder in 1869 led Colt to design the revolutionary M-1873 Single Action Army, which soon earned the moniker the "Peacemaker", "Equalizer", and "gun that won the West". Carried by soldiers, cowboys, ranchers, rustlers, lawmen and outlaws alike, the Colt SAA quickly became synonymous with the untamed wilds of the American West. While Colt originally introduced the revolver chambered only in .45 Long Colt, they soon offered the SAA in many of Winchester's cartridges, allowing the use of the same round in both a revolver and a rifle.
This Colt 1st Gen Single Action Army Revolver was made in 1906 and is in Good Condition as Refinished. It features a 4.75” barrel, 50% of its re-blued and re-casecolored finish, the classic two-piece checkered black hard rubber grips with Rampant Colts in ovals at the tops, strong mechanics, and a gray bore with well defined rifling (there’s light erosion and pitting scattered throughout). Some of the markings have faded. The bolt engages very shortly after the hammer reaches half-cock. Otherwise, the action functions properly. Most interestingly, this revolver comes with a Colt Archives letter indicating it was shipped on November 17, 1906 to the Walter Tips Company in Austin, Texas. Walter Tips, who served as a Texas State Senator, ran his namesake Walter Tips Hardware store in the late 1800s, early 1900s on Congress Street in Austin about a block from the Texas State Capitol as well as Texas Rangers Headquarters. This old hogleg has a great “been there, done that” appearance, and is an Austin, Texas shipped example to boot.
Colt 1st Generation Single Action Army .32-20 WCF 5.5" SAA Revolver & Letter 1920 C&R
Lot #209 (Sale Order 209 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: Single Action Army
Serial Number: 339543
Year of Manufacture: 1920
Caliber: .32-20 Winchester Center Fire (.32 WCF)
Action Type: Single Action Revolver with Side Loading-Gate Cylinder
Barrel Length: 5 1/2”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a fixed blade. The rear sight is a “V”-notch in the top strap.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered hard rubber with Rampant Colts in ovals at the tops. The right panel has gone to a brown color, the left panel is mostly black with some discoloration around the edges. The grips have light wear with some nicks, scuffs, and scratches. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. The fit of the panels to the frame likely indicates replacement. Overall, the grips are in about Very Good Condition as not original to the gun.
Type of Finish: Blue & Case Color
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is gray with well defined rifling. There is light erosion and pitting scattered through the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 6 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 70% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. Most of the balance is finish wear from aggressive scrubbing. This is likely due to minor surface erosion or oxidation, most prevalent on the left of the frame. There are some minor nicks and scratches. The action shows operational wear including light turn-wear on the cylinder, mostly in the lead-in grooves. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver is in about Very Good Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this handgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This revolver comes with a Colt Archives letter indicating it was shipped on April 26, 1920 to the Simmons Hardware Company in St. Louis, Missouri.
Our Assessment: The expiration of Smith & Wesson's patent on the bored-through cylinder in 1869 led Colt to design the revolutionary M-1873 Single Action Army, which soon earned the moniker the "Peacemaker", "Equalizer", and "gun that won the West". Carried by soldiers, cowboys, ranchers, rustlers, lawmen and outlaws alike, the Colt SAA quickly became synonymous with the untamed wilds of the American West. While Colt originally introduced the revolver chambered only in .45 Long Colt, they soon offered the SAA in many of Winchester's cartridges, allowing the use of the same round in both a revolver and a rifle.
This Colt 1st Gen Single Action Army Revolver was made in 1920 and is in Very Good Condition. It features a 5.5” barrel, 70% of its original blued and case colored finish, with some vibrant case coloring on the frame, loading gate, and particularly on the hammer, and some deep bluing on the remainder, a pair of period original but replacement two-piece checkered hard rubber grips with Rampant Colts in ovals at the tops, a gray bore with well defined rifling (there’s light erosion and pitting scattered throughout), and a Colt Archives letter indicating it was shipped on April 26, 1920 to the Simmons Hardware Company in St. Louis, Missouri. Simmons was one of the largest hardware stores in the country during the late 1800s and into the early 20th century, and with their prime location in the “Gateway to the West”, they sold a huge number of Colt firearms to westering men and their families “lighting out for the territories”. Simmons eventually merged with Winchester Repeating Arms in 1922. This is a beautiful old 1st Gen Single Action Army.
Texas Shipped Colt 1st Generation Single Action Army .38-40 WCF SAA Revolver & Letter 1902 C&R
Lot #210 (Sale Order 210 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: Single Action Army
Serial Number: 230860
Year of Manufacture: 1902
Caliber: .38-40 Winchester Center Fire (WCF)
Action Type: Single Action Revolver with Side Loading-Gate Cylinder
Barrel Length: 4 3/4”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a fixed blade. The rear sight is a “V”-notch in the top strap.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered black hard rubber with a Rampant Colt in ovals at their tops. The inside of each panel is scribed with different initials. The grips have moderate to heavy handling wear with scattered nicks, scuffs, and scratches. The bottom of the right panel has a series of hand-scribed symbols. The checkering is worn, but generally visible. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Good Condition.
Type of Finish: No finish remains.
Finish Originality: There is no sign of a new finish being applied. Some areas show polishing, most notable on the barrel.
Bore Condition: The bore is gray. The rifling is worn, but visible. There is light erosion and pitting scattered through the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 5 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 0% of its metal finish. The surfaces have worn or been polished to white. There is scattered minor surface erosion and light oxidation. There are scattered nicks and scratches. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings range from clear to worn, but legible. Overall, this revolver is in about Good Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this handgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This revolver comes with a Colt Archives factory letter indicating it shipped August 15, 1902 to the Bering Cortes Hardware Company in Houston, Texas.
Our Assessment: The expiration of Smith & Wesson's patent on the bored-through cylinder in 1869 led Colt to design the revolutionary M-1873 Single Action Army, which soon earned the moniker the "Peacemaker", "Equalizer", and "gun that won the West". Carried by soldiers, cowboys, ranchers, rustlers, lawmen and outlaws alike, the Colt SAA quickly became synonymous with the untamed wilds of the American West. While Colt originally introduced the revolver chambered only in .45 Long Colt, they soon offered the SAA in many of Winchester's cartridges, allowing a man to carry a revolver and rifle chambered for the same round.
This Colt 1st Gen Single Action Army Revolver was made in 1902 and is in Good Condition. It features a 4.75” barrel, 0% (none) of its finish, having worn or been polished to white, the classic two-piece checkered black hard rubber grips with Rampant Colts in ovals at their tops (the grips have smoothed somewhat from handling over the years), strong mechanics, and a gray bore with worn but visible rifling (there’s light erosion and pitting scattered throughout), and comes with a Colt Archives factory letter indicating it shipped August 15, 1902 to the Bering Cortes Hardware Company in Houston, Texas. The Bering-Cortes Hardware Company was established in 1885, and in operation for over 30 years. The German immigrant family of one of the co-founders, Bering, had settled in Houston in 1846, and there’s still a Bering Hardware store in Houston run by one of the descendants. This old hogleg has a great “been there, done that” appearance, and is a Houston, Texas shipped example to boot.
Colt 1st Gen Single Action Army SAA 4 ¾" .32-20 WCF Revolver Kansas City, MO Shipped, 1907 C&R
Lot #211 (Sale Order 211 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: Single Action Army, 1st Generation
Serial Number: 298952
Year of Manufacture: 1907 (https://www.colt.com/serial-lookup)
Caliber: .32-20 Winchester (W.C.F.)
Action Type: Single Action Revolver with Side Loading Gate Cylinder
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “COLT’S PT. F. A. MFG. Co. / HARTFORD. CT. U.S.A.”, the left is marked “32 W.C.F.”. The left of the frame is marked “PAT SEPT 19 1871. / JULY 2. 72. JAN. 19. 75.” and with a circled rampant colt logo. The bottom of the frame and the bottom of the trigger guard at the front are each marked “298952”. The butt of the grip frame is marked “298/ 952”. The rear of the loading gate has assembly number “562”. The left of the trigger guard has “VP” in triangle and “6”.
Barrel Length: 4 3/4”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a “V”-notch at the rear of a groove in the top strap.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered black hard rubber with rampant colt in oval at the top of each panel. The grips have moderate handling wear with strongest checkering above the rampant colts. There are some scattered nicks and scratches, most notable at the butt. There are no external chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in aboutVery Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blue & Case Color
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is semi bright with well defined rifling. There is scattered light erosion in the bore. The bore rates a 7/10 in this writer's opinion.
Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 10% of its metal finish. There is a little bit of bluing at the right-rear of the barrel, the top corner of the backstrap, and at the top of the trigger guard. Some case color can be seen on the rear of the hammer, in the rear sight groove and some corners of the frame. The other exposed surfaces have worn to white or gone to a light patina. The portions of the grip frame concealed by the grips have some bluing remaining. There is some scattered surface erosion, most notable on the front face of the cylinder. There are some scattered minor nicks and scratches with more notable nicks on the bottom of the barrel above the cylinder pin and notable horizontal lines on the barrel. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings range from clear to worn, but legible. Overall, this revolver is in about Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. Lockup produces little play side-to-side and minor end-shake on all six chambers. The trigger is crisp. The cylinder has a removable bushing. We did not fire this revolver. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This revolver comes with a Colt Archives letter indicating it shipped in its current configuration on August 30, 1907 to Townley Metal & Hardware Company in Kansas City, Missouri as one of 5 guns of the same type in the shipment.
Our Assessment: Colt’s Single Action Army is, perhaps more than any other, an iconic American pistol. It was the U.S. issue sidearm for the last two decades of the 19th century, used by pioneers, outlaws and lawmen across the expanding nation, and captivated audiences on the silver screen and television (and still does, today). Produced for nearly a century and a half, they are still being made, today! This example is a 1st Generation Single Action Army made in 1907. It is in about Good condition, retaining a little of its original finish and strong mechanics, though it shows its age. Any 1st Generation SAA would make a great addition to a Colt collection, and this early 20th Century example with 10% finish and strong mechanics should be no exception.
Colt 1st Generation Single Action Army SAA 5 1/2" .38 Cal. Revolver & Rig, 1904 C&R
Lot #212 (Sale Order 212 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: Single Action Army, 1st Generation
Serial Number: 257813
Year of Manufacture: 1904 (https://www.colt.com/serial-lookup)
Caliber: .38 Long Colt
Action Type: Single Action Revolver with Side Loading Gate Cylinder
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. Co. / HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.”, and the left is marked “38 COLT”. The left of the frame is marked “PAT SEPT 19 1871. / JULY 2 72 JAN. 19. 75.” with a rampant colt logo. The bottom of the frame is marked “257813”. The rear of the loading gate has assembly number “4709”. . The left of the trigger guard is marked “5”. The inside of each grip panel is hand-scribed “AAA”.
Barrel Length: 5 1/2”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a “V”-notch at the rear of a groove in the top strap.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered black hard rubber with the rampant colt in an oval at the top of each panel. The grips have heavy handling wear with some scattered scuffs and scratches. The left panel has a loss near the top arch, but it has been repaired. The right panel shows a loss and repair near the bottom corner toe. The checkering ranges from well-defined to smooth. There are no external cracks, but the left panel has a crack at the screw escutcheon bolster on the interior. Overall, the grips are in good condition.
Type of Finish: Blue & Case Color
Finish Originality: Refinished
Bore Condition: The bore is semi-bright with sharp rifling. There are some scattered spots of light erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates about 7 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 20% of its original metal finish. The observable case color is muted but original. The small parts in blue were refinished and have held up well since the work was done, leaving behind about 65%. The finish is thinning at some edges including the muzzle, the ejector rod, and the cylinder face. The case color is mostly muted with some good color in protected areas. There is finish wear along the ejector housing and left of the barrel. There is scattered wear on the cylinder with some pits still existing even though blued over. There are scattered light nicks and scratches. There is some minor surface oxidation. The action shows moderate-heavy operational wear, most on the side faces of the hammer. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with usable slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver is in Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. Lockup produces barely perceptible play on all six chambers. The trigger is crisp. The cylinder has a removable bushing. We did not fire this revolver. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Comes with a leather holster and belt rig
Our Assessment: Colt’s Single Action Army is, perhaps more than any other, an iconic American pistol. It was the U.S. issue sidearm for the last two decades of the 19th century, used by pioneers, outlaws, and lawmen across the expanding nation, and captivated audiences on the silver screen and television (and still does today). Produced for nearly a century and a half, they are still being made, today! This example is a 1st Generation Single Action Army made in 1921. It shows its age, retaining 20% original metal finish, but still has a good bore and strong mechanics. In all, this revolver looks like one that was put to its intended use over the last century but has been generally well-maintained. Any 1st Generation SAA would make a great addition to a Colt collection, and this early 20th Century example should be no exception.
Last Serial Number 1st Generation Colt Single Action Army Nickel 5 1/2" .38 Special Revolver C&R
Lot #213 (Sale Order 213 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: Single Action Army, 1st Generation
Serial Number: 357859 (this is the last serial number of the 1st Generation)
Year of Manufacture: The serial was applied to the frame in 1940 (https://www.colt.com/serial-lookup). The Colt ledger containing this serial number was stolen in the 1970s, we cannot confirm when the revolver was assembled or shipped.
Caliber: .38 Special
Action Type: Single Action Revolver with Side Loading Gate Cylinder
Barrel Length: 5 1/2”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a quarter-round blade fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a square notch at the rear of a groove in the top strap.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece smooth bone panels with silver-colored Colt medallions. The grips have little in the way of handling wear, but have discolored from age. There are grain-lines opening on the bottom face of the grips. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Very Good-Fine condition.
Type of Finish: Nickel
Finish Originality: The finish appears Original to the parts. Due to the missing ledger, we are not able to confirm this serial's original configuration. The cylinder does not have a serial or assembly number marking, but does have a five-pointed star marking on the front face indicating high-grade steel (common to later-production SAA cylinders). Other serial/assembly number marked parts are matching.
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright and the rifling is sharp. There is infrequent minor erosion and a little stubborn fouling in the bore, mostly at the muzzle-end. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 8 or 9 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 92% of its metal finish. There is infrequent finish loss, mostly around the front of the cylinder. Most of the nickel has gone slightly cloudy. There are a few light nicks and thin scratches. There are light tool marks around some screw heads. There are firing-pin strikes between the chambers on the rear face of the cylinder. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with usable slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver is in Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The firing-pin strikes on the cylinder would typically indicate a timing issue, but the action functions correctly. We did not fire this revolver. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Included is a Colt Archives letter indicating that this revolver's frame was produced September 11, 1940 and was sent to the shipping department September 20, 1940. The letter also states that the ledger book containing shipping records for this revolver was lost or destroyed many years ago.
Our Assessment: The Colt Single Action Army is perhaps the quintessential old west handgun, produced for more than a century, serving the U.S. Army as its sidearm from 1873 into the first world war and captivating audiences on the silver screen. The SAA was discontinued by Colt as it tooled up to provide for the WWII war effort, and it was thought by Colt that the design was obsolete, swing-out cylinder revolvers had been around for half a century and autoloaders were gaining in popularity. A grand total of 357,859 frames were produced through 1940 with sporadic assembly and shipping afterward. The 2nd Generation would be introduced in 1956, but some of these "pre-war/post-war" guns (parts produced pre-war, assembled and shipped post-war) would ship as late as the 1960s!
This is a wonderful find for the Colt collectors as it is serial 357859, the very last serial number of the 1st Generation Single Action Army. Unfortunately, Colt's ledger containing this serial number was stolen in the 1970s, so we cannot be sure if it is a true pre-war/post-war, assembled and shipped after WWII, or if it was one of the few late revolvers shipped before the war. We also cannot be sure if its very desirable configuration, nickel finish, .38 Special, with bone grips, is how it left the factory. In any case, its serial number alone makes it a very important piece of the history of Colt's Single Action Army revolver and it would take a prized place in even advanced collections. Please see our photos and good luck!
1 of 25 Factory Nickel Colt 2nd Gen Sheriff's Model Single Action Army .45 Revolver, Letter 1960 C&R
Lot #214 (Sale Order 214 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: Sheriff's Model Single Action Army, 2nd Generation
Serial Number: 0323SM
Year of Manufacture: 1960
Caliber: .45 Colt
Action Type: Single Action Revolver with Side Loading Gate Cylinder
Barrel Length: 3”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a quarter round blade fixed to the barrel. The rear sight is a square groove in the top strap.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece smooth walnut panels. The grips have slight warping, with gaps to the frame at the bottom-front corners. Otherwise, there are only light handling marks. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Fine Condition.
Type of Finish: Nickel
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 10 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 98% of its metal finish. There is a little faint scuffing. Otherwise, there are only light handling marks. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver is in Excellent Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this revolver. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This revolver comes in the original pine wood presentation case marked "SHERIFF'S MODEL" on the exterior and interior lid. The case is 1 of 52 made by American Display Co., and period documentation exists (though is not included) discussing the fact that Colt would not allow their logo to be used on these cases. Also included is a Colt Archives letter confirming the revolver's original nickel finish, and that it was shipped on November 10, 1960 to Centennial Arms Corp. in Chicago, Illinois as one of 25 guns of the same type in the shipment.
Our Assessment: The expiration of Smith & Wesson's patent on the bored-through cylinder in 1869 led Colt to design the revolutionary M-1873 Single Action Army, which soon earned the moniker the "Peacemaker", "Equalizer", and "gun that won the West". Carried by soldiers, cowboys, ranchers, rustlers, lawmen and outlaws alike, the Colt SAA quickly became synonymous with the untamed wilds of the American West. Manufactured from 1873-1941, the Single Action Army was discontinued by Colt as they tooled up to provide for the war effort in WW2. Colt also believed that the design was obsolete, as swing-out cylinder revolvers had been around for half a century, and autoloaders were gaining in popularity. The SAA most likely would have never been made again if not for the “cowboy craze” of the 1950s. Demand for Colt SAAs skyrocketed, and led Colt to reintroduce this American classic in 1956, birthing the 2nd Generation Colt Single Action Army.
This Factory Nickel Colt 2nd Generation “Sheriff’s Model” Single Action Army was made in 1960 and is in Excellent Condition. Only 503 Sheriff's Models were produced in the 2nd Generation, and they were primarily sold through Centennial Arms Company of Chicago, with 478 blued and 25 in nickel finish. That makes this beauty just 1 of 25. Those few produced during the 2nd Generation carried an "SM" suffix on the serial number denoting Sheriff's Model. This revolver features a 3” barrel with no ejector rod assembly, 98% of its crisp, original factory nickel finish, elegant two-piece smooth walnut grips, strong mechanics, clear markings, a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion, the original 1 of 52 American Display Co. made pine wood presentation case marked “SHERIFF’S MODEL” on the exterior and interior lid, and the original Colt Archives letter confirming the revolver's original nickel finish, and that it was shipped on November 10, 1960 to Centennial Arms Corp. in Chicago, Illinois as one of 25 guns of the same type in the shipment. This Sheriff’s Model is a classy revolver from stem to stern, and would be a welcome addition to even the most advanced Colt Single Action Army collections.
Colt Montana Territory Centennial Commemorative 2nd Gen Single Action Army .45 SAA Revolver C&R
Action Type: Single Action Revolver with Side Loading Gate Cylinder
Barrel Length: 7 1/2”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a quarter-round blade fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a square notch at the rear of a groove in the top strap.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece faux-pearl plastic panels with gold-colored Colt medallions. The grips have some minor scuffing and light handling marks. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Fine Plus Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue, Gold, & Case Color
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 10 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 92% of its metal finish. The balance is mostly light handling wear in the backstrap and inside the trigger guard. The cylinder has a thin turn-line, mostly not through the finish. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver is in Fine Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this revolver. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This revolver comes in the vintage original Colt wood display case with a Montana Territory Centennial Statehood Diamond Jubilee commemorative medallion mounted in the middle of an outline of the state of Montana on the front lid. The lid of the case is cracked, and the latches do not engage properly.
Our Assessment: The expiration of Smith & Wesson's patent on the bored-through cylinder in 1869 led Colt to design the revolutionary M-1873 Single Action Army, which soon earned the moniker the "Peacemaker", "Equalizer", and "gun that won the West". Carried by soldiers, cowboys, ranchers, rustlers, lawmen and outlaws alike, the Colt SAA quickly became synonymous with the untamed wilds of the American West. Manufactured from 1873-1941, the Single Action Army was discontinued by Colt as they tooled up to provide for the war effort in WW2. Colt also believed that the design was obsolete, as swing-out cylinder revolvers had been around for half a century, and autoloaders were gaining in popularity. The SAA most likely would have never been made again if not for the “cowboy craze” of the 1950s. Demand for Colt SAAs skyrocketed, and led Colt to reintroduce this American classic in 1956, birthing the 2nd Generation Colt Single Action Army. In 1964, Colt produced 850 Single Action Army commemorative revolvers as a tribute to Montana celebrating 75 years of statehood and 100 years since becoming a territory.
This Colt Montana Territory Centennial Commemorative 2nd Gen SAA was made in 1964 and is in Fine Condition. It features a 7 1 /2” barrel, 92% of its crisp, original blue, gold, and case color finish, with vibrant, iridescent case coloring on the frame and loading gate, elegant two-piece faux-pearl plastic grips with gold-colored Colt medallions, a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion, and its original Colt Montana commemorative wood display case. This SAA is no wallflower, it’s a loud, garish eye-catching “hog leg” certain to stand out in any gun room or Old West display. It will make a wonderful addition to any collection, especially if you're from Big Sky Country. Lastly, this revolver comes from the personal collection of inventor, founder, and President of Universal Firearms, Abe Seiderman, and should be of additional interest to collectors for that ownership lineage. A signed Certificate Of Authenticity from the Seiderman family will be included with this piece.
First Year Colt 2nd Generation Single Action Army .38 Special 5.5" SAA Revolver & Box 1956 C&R
Lot #216 (Sale Order 216 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: Single Action Army, 2nd Generation
Serial Number: 8677SA
Year of Manufacture: 1956 (https://www.colt.com/serial-lookup)
Caliber: .38 Special
Action Type: Single Action Revolver with Side Loading Gate Cylinder
Barrel Length: 5 1/2”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a quarter-round blade fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a square notch at the rear of a groove in the top strap.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered black hard rubber with Rampant Colts in ovals at their tops. The inside of the left panel is hand-scribed "8677", the inside of the right has "8677" under another number that has been struck out. The grips have little in the way of handling wear with only a few minor marks. The checkering is well defined. There is good detail in the Rampant Colts. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Fine to Excellent Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue & Case Color
Finish Originality: Original, matching serial and assembly numbers.
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright and the rifling is sharp. There are a few spots of minor erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 9 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 90% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at most edges. Most of the balance is handling wear in the grip areas. The cylinder has light turn-wear. There are some scattered small marks. The screw heads range from sharp to lightly tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver is in Very Good Plus Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this revolver. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This revolver comes in an original Colt 1950s hinge-lid black cardboard box with “Colt” in gold across the top, a green interior, and the original manual, warranty card, and “Handling the Handgun” brochure inside.
Our Assessment: The expiration of Smith & Wesson's patent on the bored-through cylinder in 1869 led Colt to design the revolutionary M-1873 Single Action Army, which soon earned the moniker the "Peacemaker", "Equalizer", and "gun that won the West". Carried by soldiers, cowboys, ranchers, rustlers, lawmen and outlaws alike, the Colt SAA quickly became synonymous with the untamed wilds of the American West. Manufactured from 1873-1941, the Single Action Army was discontinued by Colt as they tooled up to provide for the war effort in WW2. Colt also believed that the design was obsolete, as swing-out cylinder revolvers had been around for half a century, and autoloaders were gaining in popularity. The SAA most likely would have never been made again if not for the “cowboy craze” of the 1950s. Demand for Colt SAAs skyrocketed, and led Colt to reintroduce this American classic in 1956, birthing the 2nd Generation Colt Single Action Army.
This Rare, First Year Colt 2nd Gen SAA was made in 1956 and is in Very Good Plus Condition. It features a 5.5” barrel, 90% of its crisp, original blued finish, with some vibrant case coloring on the frame and loading gate, classic two-piece checkered black hard rubber grips with Rampant Colts in ovals at their tops, strong mechanics, a mostly bright bore with sharp rifling (there are a few spots of minor erosion), and an original Colt 1950s black cardboard box with the manual, warranty card, and “Handling the Handgun” brochure inside. The gun is chambered for the common .38 Special cartridge, so if you choose to shoot it, ammunition should be easy to find in a variety of loads. This is a gorgeous example of an early Colt 2nd Gen SAA, and a great relic of a halcyon era, the “mom and apple pie” 1950s.
Colt 2nd Generation Single Action Army .45 7 1/2" SAA Revolver & Stagecoach Box 1970 C&R
Lot #217 (Sale Order 217 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: Single Action Army, 2nd Generation
Serial Number: 53158SA
Year of Manufacture: 1970 (https://www.colt.com/serial-lookup)
Caliber: .45 Colt
Action Type: Single Action Revolver with Side Loading Gate Cylinder
Barrel Length: 7 1/2”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a quarter-round blade fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a square notch at the rear of a groove in the top strap.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered black hard rubber with Rampant Colts at the tops and American Eagles at the bottoms. The inside of each panel is hand-scribed "158". The right panel has a light nick at the bottom-front corner. The left panel has a nick in the bolster around the screw escutcheon. Otherwise, there are only light handling marks. The checkering is well defined. There is good detail in the Colts and Eagles. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Fine to Excellent Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue & Case Color
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 10 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 96% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning lightly at some edges. There are a few minor nicks and scratches, mostly along the ejector rod housing and the right of the barrel. The cylinder has scattered minor turn-wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver is in Fine Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this revolver. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This revolver comes in an original Colt 1960s-1970s “Stagecoach” illustrated two-piece cardboard box with an original manual inside. The box is in fair shape with moderate edge scuffing and some tape repairing.
Our Assessment: The expiration of Smith & Wesson's patent on the bored-through cylinder in 1869 led Colt to design the revolutionary M-1873 Single Action Army, which soon earned the moniker the "Peacemaker", "Equalizer", and "gun that won the West". Carried by soldiers, cowboys, ranchers, rustlers, lawmen and outlaws alike, the Colt SAA quickly became synonymous with the untamed wilds of the American West. Manufactured from 1873-1941, the Single Action Army was discontinued by Colt as they tooled up to provide for the war effort in WW2. Colt also believed that the design was obsolete, as swing-out cylinder revolvers had been around for half a century, and autoloaders were gaining in popularity. The SAA most likely would have never been made again if not for the “cowboy craze” of the 1950s. Demand for Colt SAAs skyrocketed, and led Colt to reintroduce this American classic in 1956, birthing the 2nd Generation Colt Single Action Army.
This Colt 2nd Gen SAA was made in 1970 and is in Fine Condition. It features a 7 1/2” barrel, 96% of its crisp, original blued finish, with incredibly vibrant and iridescent case coloring on the frame and loading gate, last three digit serial-matching, classic two-piece checkered black hard rubber grips with Rampant Colts in ovals at their tops and American Eagles at their bottoms, strong mechanics, a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion, and an original Colt 1960s-1970s “Stagecoach” illustrated two-piece cardboard box with an original manual inside. This is a stunningly beautiful example of a Colt 2nd Gen SAA in the original 7 1/2” barrel length and .45 Colt caliber.
Colt 2nd Gen Single Action Army Nickel .38 Special 4.75" SAA Revolver, Box & Letter 1958 C&R
Lot #218 (Sale Order 218 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: Single Action Army, 2nd Generation
Serial Number: 21354SA
Year of Manufacture: September 25, 1958 (reference Factory Letter), shipped November 5, 1958.
Caliber: .38 Special
Action Type: Single Action Revolver with Side Loading Gate Cylinder
Barrel Length: 4 3/4”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a quarter-round blade fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a square notch at the rear of a groove in the top strap.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered black hard rubber with Rampant Colts in ovals at their tops. The inside of each panel is hand-scribed “354”, matching the last three digits of the revolver’s S/N. The grips have no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. The checkering is well defined. There is good detail in the Rampant Colts. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Excellent Condition.
Type of Finish: Nickel
Finish Originality: Original, matching serial and assembly numbers.
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 10 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 98% of its metal finish. There is a little finish loss on the right-front of the frame where the ejector housing enters. There are a few tiny nicks and minor scuffs. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver is in Fine Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this revolver. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This revolver comes in an original Colt 1950s hinge-lid black cardboard box with end labels, green interior, and manual, warranty card, and "Handling the Handgun" pamphlet inside. The hand-written serial marking on the box is no longer legible. Also included is a Colt Archives factory letter indicating the revolver was manufactured September 25, 1958 and shipped November 5, 1958 to G. Robert Lawrence at The Santa Ana Gunroom in Santa Ana, California as the only gun of its type in the shipment.
Our Assessment: The expiration of Smith & Wesson's patent on the bored-through cylinder in 1869 led Colt to design the revolutionary M-1873 Single Action Army, which soon earned the moniker the "Peacemaker", "Equalizer", and "gun that won the West". Carried by soldiers, cowboys, ranchers, rustlers, lawmen and outlaws alike, the Colt SAA quickly became synonymous with the untamed wilds of the American West. Manufactured from 1873-1941, the Single Action Army was discontinued by Colt as they tooled up to provide for the war effort in WW2. Colt also believed that the design was obsolete, as swing-out cylinder revolvers had been around for half a century, and autoloaders were gaining in popularity. The SAA most likely would have never been made again if not for the “cowboy craze” of the 1950s. Demand for Colt SAAs skyrocketed, and led Colt to reintroduce this American classic in 1956, birthing the 2nd Generation Colt Single Action Army.
This Colt 2nd Gen SAA was made in 1958 and is in Fine Condition. It features a 4.75” barrel, 98% of its gleaming, original factory nickel finish, last three digit serial-matching, classic two-piece checkered black hard rubber grips with Rampant Colts in ovals at their tops, strong mechanics, a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion, and an original Colt 1950s hinge-lid black cardboard box with correct end labels, a green interior, and the manual, warranty card, and “Handling the Handgun” brochure inside. It comes with a Colt Archives factory letter confirming its configuration, and indicating it was manufactured September 25, 1958 and shipped November 5, 1958 to G. Robert Lawrence at The Santa Ana Gunroom in Santa Ana, California as the only gun of its type in the shipment. According to author Don Wilkerson, only 113 nickel, 4 3/4", .38 Special SAA revolvers such as this were produced in the 2nd Generation. We don't like using the term "unfired", but we'd be surprised if this revolver saw much, if any, use outside the factory. This would make a fantastic addition to a Colt collection as a scarce variant of the 2nd Gen SAA.
Colt 2nd Generation Single Action Army Nickel .45 4.75" SAA Revolver, Box & Letter 1959 C&R
Lot #219 (Sale Order 219 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: Single Action Army, 2nd Generation. One of approximately 213 made in this configuration (flat-top hammer).
Serial Number: 25167SA
Year of Manufacture: early to mid 1959, shipped May 2, 1959 (reference Factory Letter).
Caliber: .45 Colt
Action Type: Single Action Revolver with Side Loading Gate Cylinder
Barrel Length: 4 3/4”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a quarter-round blade fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a square notch at the rear of a groove in the top strap.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered black hard rubber with Rampant Colts in ovals at their tops. The inside of each panel is hand-scribed “167”, matching the last three digits of the revolver’s S/N. The grips have no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. The checkering is well defined. There is good detail in the Rampant Colts. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Excellent Condition.
Type of Finish: Nickel
Finish Originality: Original, matching serial and assembly numbers.
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 10 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 98% of its metal finish. The cylinder has minor turn-wear. There are some tiny spots of oxidation around one of the cylinder flutes. Otherwise, there are only light handling marks. The screw heads range from sharp to lightly tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver is in Fine Plus Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this revolver. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This revolver comes in an original Colt 1950s hinge-lid black cardboard box with correct end labels, green interior, and manual, warranty card, and "Handling the Handgun" pamphlet inside. The matching serial number is hand-written on the bottom of the box. Also included is a Colt Archives factory letter indicating the revolver was shipped May 2, 1959 to Ken’s Gun Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin as the only gun of its type in the shipment.
Our Assessment: The expiration of Smith & Wesson's patent on the bored-through cylinder in 1869 led Colt to design the revolutionary M-1873 Single Action Army, which soon earned the moniker the "Peacemaker", "Equalizer", and "gun that won the West". Carried by soldiers, cowboys, ranchers, rustlers, lawmen and outlaws alike, the Colt SAA quickly became synonymous with the untamed wilds of the American West. Manufactured from 1873-1941, the Single Action Army was discontinued by Colt as they tooled up to provide for the war effort in WW2. Colt also believed that the design was obsolete, as swing-out cylinder revolvers had been around for half a century, and autoloaders were gaining in popularity. The SAA most likely would have never been made again if not for the “cowboy craze” of the 1950s. Demand for Colt SAAs skyrocketed, and led Colt to reintroduce this American classic in 1956, birthing the 2nd Generation Colt Single Action Army.
This Colt 2nd Gen SAA was made in early to mid 1959 and is in Fine Plus Condition. It features a 4.75” barrel, 98% of its gleaming, original factory nickel finish, last three digit serial-matching, classic two-piece checkered black hard rubber grips with Rampant Colts in ovals at their tops, strong mechanics, a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion, and an original serial-matching Colt 1950s hinge-lid black cardboard box with correct end labels, a green interior, and the manual, warranty card, and “Handling the Handgun” brochure inside. It comes with a Colt Archives factory letter confirming its configuration, and indicating it was shipped May 2, 1959 to Ken’s Gun Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin as the only gun of its type in the shipment. According to author Don Wilkerson, approximately 213 nickel, 4 3/4" SAA revolvers such as this were produced in the 2nd Generation with the early flat-top hammer. We don't like using the term "unfired", but we'd be surprised if this revolver saw much, if any, use outside the factory. This would make a fantastic addition to a Colt collection as a desirable variant of the 2nd Gen SAA.
Colt 2nd Generation Buntline Special Single Action Army SAA 12" .45 Revolver, Box & Letter 1958 C&R
Lot #220 (Sale Order 220 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: Second Generation Buntline Special
Serial Number: 16141SA
Year of Manufacture: Manufactured February 13, shipped February 17, 1958.
Caliber: .45 Colt
Action Type: Single Action Revolver
Barrel Length: 12"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a quarter round blade fixed to the barrel. The rear sight is a square groove in the top strap.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered black hard rubber with rampant colt in oval at the top. The inside of each panel is hand-scribed "16141". The grips have minor handling wear with a few minor marks. There is one more notable nick at the bottom of the left panel toward the rear. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in about Fine condition.
Type of Finish: Blue & Case Color
Finish Originality: Original, the serial and assembly numbers are matching. The BB number matches the letter.
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright and the rifling is sharp. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 98% of its metal finish. There are some scattered tiny nicks. The cylinder has some scattered minor turn-wear. Otherwise, there are only light handling marks. The screw heads range from sharp to lightly tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver is in Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this revolver. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This revolver comes in a black hinge-lid cardboard Colt box with the serial number hand-written on the bottom and a Colt Archives letter. The box shows wear and tear with losses at some edges. The letter confirms that this Buntline was produced February 13 and shipped February 17, 1958 to National Sporting Goods Co., Inc. in Baltimore, Maryland as one of six guns of the same type in the shipment.
Our Assessment: Everyone should have a Colt Single Action Army, and this would be a nice one to add to any collection. Manufactured in 1958, this revolver is a Buntline Special chambered in the classic .45 Colt cartridge, the original chambering for the SAA and with a 12" barrel. It is in Fine condition, with some minor nicks and light handling marks. The bore is strong and the mechanics are spot-on. Serial/assembly numbers are matching and the Buntline Barrel number on the bottom of the barrel matches the included Colt Archives letter.
The Buntline designation originally referred to any SAA with a barrel longer than the longest standard length of 7 1/2". They were originally only available by special order with the pre-war guns being quite rare. When the Buntline Special was reintroduced as a standard configuration in 1957, starting in the 12400SA range, the barrels were marked with a "Buntline Barrel" number starting with BB 100. This is going to be popular with collectors, a 2nd Generation Buntline Special in this high condition doesn’t come around every day, especially one with a box and letter. Please see our photos and good luck!
Colt Single Action Army 2nd Gen SAA 7.5" .38 Special Revolver, 1956 C&R
Lot #221 (Sale Order 221 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: Single Action Army, 2nd Generation
Serial Number: 8181SA
Year of Manufacture: 1956 (https://www.colt.com/serial-lookup)
Caliber: .38 Special
Action Type: Single Action Revolver with Side Loading Gate Cylinder
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.”, the left is marked “COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY .38 SPECIAL”. The left of the frame is marked “PAT. SEPT. 19, 1871 / JULY 2, 72 JAN. 19, 75” and with a rampant colt logo. The left of the trigger guard is marked “VP” in triangle at the front and “J” at the rear. The right side of the trigger guard is marked “3”. The bottom of the frame and the left of each portion of the grip frame are each marked “8181SA”. The rear face of the cylinder is marked with a rampant colt logo. The front face of the cylinder is marked with assembly number “211”. The rear face of the frame (under the right grip panel) and the rear face of the loading gate are each marked with assembly number “211”. The inside of each grip panel is hand-scribed “8181”.
Barrel Length: 7.5”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a quarter-round blade fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a square notch at the rear of a groove in the top strap.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The installed grips are two-piece Stag Horn stocks. They are custom made to the revolver. The edges are not as nice a fit to the frame as desired as they are a bit proud in places. There are no chips and no cracks.Overall the grips are in excellent condition as not original to the gun.
The original grips (included) are two-piece checkered black hard rubber panels with rampant colt in oval at the top of each panel. Otherwise, there are only light handling marks. The checkering is sharp. There is good detail in the colts. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Excellent condition as original to the gun.
Type of Finish: Blue & Case Color
Finish Originality: Re Finished
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. The bore rates a 9.5/10 in this writer’s opinion.
Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 97% of its current metal finish. There are spots of light finish wear at the muzzle and the leading edge of the ejector rod housing. The action shows light operational wear including a spotty turn-line on the cylinder. There are hairline scuffs on the barrel and evidence of prior pitting. The frame’s case color is somewhat faded. The screw heads range from sharp to lightly tool marked with strong slots. The markings are somewhat blurred. Overall, this revolver is in fine condition as refinished.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. Lockup produces barely perceptible play on all six chambers. The trigger is crisp. The cylinder’s bushing is separate from the cylinder. We did not fire this revolver. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: The revolver is accompanied by the original grips and a Brown wood grain Colt box (not original).
Our Assessment: The Colt Single Action Army is perhaps the quintessential old west handgun, produced for more than a century, serving the U.S. Army as its sidearm from 1873 into the first world war and captivating audiences on the silver screen. The SAA was discontinued by Colt as it tooled up to provide for the WWII war effort, and it was thought by Colt that the design was obsolete, swing-out cylinder revolvers had been around for half a century and autoloaders were gaining in popularity. Then, with the advent of television and western programs such as Hopalong Cassidy, The Lone Ranger, The Cisco Kid, and The Gene Autry Show, American interest in the guns that won the west was reborn. In 1956, Colt reintroduced the Single Action Army, this new production run now referred to as the 2nd Generation SAA’s. This is a 1956 made revolver chambered for .38 Special with a 7.5” barrel. This revolver is in fantastic condition, retaining about 97% of its current metal refinish, a great bore and strong mechanics. Its Stag grips are not original to the gun, but are well fit and in good shape. This would make a great addition to a Colt collection as one of the earliest of the second generation SAA revolvers, and would still make for a great six-shooter chambered in a relatively inexpensive and easy to find cartridge.
Colt 2nd Generation Single Action Army SAA 4 3/4" .38 Special Revolver, Box & Letter 1958 C&R
Lot #222 (Sale Order 222 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: Single Action Army, 2nd Generation
Serial Number: 17253SA
Year of Manufacture: 1958 (https://www.colt.com/serial-lookup), shipped February 20.
Caliber: .38 Special
Action Type: Single Action Revolver with Side Loading Gate Cylinder
Barrel Length: 4 3/4”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a quarter-round blade fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a square notch at the rear of a groove in the top strap.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered black hard rubber with rampant colts in ovals at their tops. The inside of each panel is hand-scribed "17253". The grips have only a few scattered minor marks. The checkering is well defined. There is good detail in the rampant colts. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in about Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Blue & Case Color
Finish Originality: Original, matching serial and assembly numbers.
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 10 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 99% of its metal finish. There is no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver is in Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this revolver. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This revolver comes in a hinge-lid cardboard Colt box with black exterior, green interior, manual, warranty card, "Handling the Handgun" pamphlet and a Colt Archives letter. The serial number is hand-written on the bottom of the box. The letter indicates that this revolver shipped February 20, 1958 to Warshal's Sporting Goods Co. in Seattle, Washington as the only gun of its type in the shipment.
Our Assessment: The Colt Single Action Army is perhaps the quintessential old west handgun, produced for more than a century, serving the U.S. Army as its sidearm from 1873 into the first world war and captivating audiences on the silver screen. The SAA was discontinued by Colt as it tooled up to provide for the WWII war effort, and it was thought by Colt that the design was obsolete, swing-out cylinder revolvers had been around for half a century and autoloaders were gaining in popularity. Then, with the advent of television and western programs such as Hopalong Cassidy, The Lone Ranger, The Cisco Kid, and The Gene Autry Show, American interest in the guns that won the west was reborn. In 1956, Colt reintroduced the Single Action Army, this new production run now referred to as the 2nd Generation SAA's.
This example comes from early in production and is a scarce configuration. According to author Don Wilkerson, only 741 blued, 4 3/4", .38 Special revolvers were produced in the 2nd Generation. The revolver is in Excellent condition with a great bore and strong mechanics. We don't like using the term "unfired", but we'd be surprised if this revolver saw much, if any use outside the factory. The gun comes with its original box and is a wonderful example of the 2nd Gen SAA. This would make a fantastic addition to a Colt collection as one of the scarce variants of the second generation. Please see our photos and good luck!
First Year Colt 2nd Generation Single Action Army SAA 7 1/2" .45 Revolver, Box & Letter 1956 C&R
Lot #223 (Sale Order 223 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: Single Action Army, 2nd Generation
Serial Number: 1829SA, Colt's 2nd Generation Single Action Army serial numbers began at "1001SA", making this just the 829th produced.
Year of Manufacture: 1956 (https://www.colt.com/serial-lookup), shipped February 28.
Caliber: .45 Colt
Action Type: Single Action Revolver with Side Loading Gate Cylinder
Barrel Length: 7 1/2”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a quarter-round blade fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a square notch at the rear of a groove in the top strap.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered black hard rubber with rampant colts in ovals at their tops. The inside of each panel is hand-scribed "1829". The grips have no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. The checkering is well defined. There is good detail in the rampant colts. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Blue & Case Color
Finish Originality: Original, matching serial and assembly numbers.
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 10 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 99% of its metal finish. The cylinder has very minor turn-wear, mostly not through the finish. Otherwise, there are only light handling marks. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver is in Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this revolver. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This revolver comes in a cardboard Colt box with black exterior, green interior, manual, warranty card and a Colt Archives letter. Originally a hinge-lid, the hinge has come off and the box is now two-piece. The bottom of the tray has a hand-written, non-matching serial number. The letter indicates that this revolver shipped February 28, 1956 to Weed and Company in Buffalo, New York as one of two guns of the same type in the shipment.
Our Assessment: The Colt Single Action Army is perhaps the quintessential old west handgun, produced for more than a century, serving the U.S. Army as its sidearm from 1873 into the first world war and captivating audiences on the silver screen. The SAA was discontinued by Colt as it tooled up to provide for the WWII war effort, and it was thought by Colt that the design was obsolete, swing-out cylinder revolvers had been around for half a century and autoloaders were gaining in popularity. Then, with the advent of television and western programs such as Hopalong Cassidy, The Lone Ranger, The Cisco Kid, and The Gene Autry Show, American interest in the guns that won the west was reborn. In 1956, Colt reintroduced the Single Action Army, this new production run now referred to as the 2nd Generation SAA's.
This example comes from that first year of production and is particularly early, shipped at the end of February. The revolver is in Excellent condition with a great bore and strong mechanics. We don't like using the term "unfired", but we'd be surprised if this revolver saw much, if any use outside the factory. The gun comes with a non-matching vintage box and is a wonderful example of the 2nd Gen SAA. This would make a fantastic addition to a Colt collection as one of the earliest of the second generation. Please see our photos and good luck!
Colt 2nd Generation Single Action Army SAA 7 1/2" .44 Special Revolver, Box & Letter 1959 C&R
Lot #224 (Sale Order 224 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: Single Action Army, 2nd Generation
Serial Number: 26436SA
Year of Manufacture: 1959 (https://www.colt.com/serial-lookup), manufactured May 19, shipped June 2.
Caliber: .44 Special
Action Type: Single Action Revolver with Side Loading Gate Cylinder
Barrel Length: 7 1/2”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a quarter-round blade fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a square notch at the rear of a groove in the top strap.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered black hard rubber with rampant colts in ovals at their tops. The inside of each panel is hand-scribed "436". The grips have no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. The checkering is well defined. There is good detail in the rampant colts. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Blue & Case Color
Finish Originality: Original, matching serial and assembly numbers.
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 10 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 99% of its metal finish. There is minor turn-wear on the cylinder, mostly in the lead-in grooves. Otherwise, there are only light handling marks. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver is in about Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this revolver. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This revolver comes in a hinge-lid cardboard Colt box with black exterior, green interior, manual, "Handling the Handgun" pamphlet and a Colt Archives letter. There is no serial marking on the box. The letter indicates that this revolver was manufactured May 19 and shipped June 2, 1959 to National Sporting Goods in Baltimore, Maryland as the only gun of its type in the shipment.
Our Assessment: The Colt Single Action Army is perhaps the quintessential old west handgun, produced for more than a century, serving the U.S. Army as its sidearm from 1873 into the first world war and captivating audiences on the silver screen. The SAA was discontinued by Colt as it tooled up to provide for the WWII war effort, and it was thought by Colt that the design was obsolete, swing-out cylinder revolvers had been around for half a century and autoloaders were gaining in popularity. Then, with the advent of television and western programs such as Hopalong Cassidy, The Lone Ranger, The Cisco Kid, and The Gene Autry Show, American interest in the guns that won the west was reborn. In 1956, Colt reintroduced the Single Action Army, this new production run now referred to as the 2nd Generation SAA's.
This example comes from fairly early in production and is a fairly scarce configuration. According to author Don Wilkerson, only 763 blued, 7 1/2", .44 Special revolvers were produced in the 2nd Generation. The revolver is in Excellent condition with a great bore and strong mechanics. We don't like using the term "unfired", but we'd be surprised if this revolver saw much use outside the factory. The gun comes with a vintage box and is a wonderful example of the 2nd Gen SAA. This would make a fantastic addition to a Colt collection as one of the scarce variants of the second generation. Please see our photos and good luck!
Colt 2nd Generation Single Action Army SAA Nickel 4 3/4" .357 Magnum Revolver, Box & Letter 1960 C&R
Lot #225 (Sale Order 225 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: Single Action Army, 2nd Generation. One of only 70 made in this configuration.
Serial Number: 32705SA
Year of Manufacture: 1960 (https://www.colt.com/serial-lookup), manufactured July 1, shipped July 11.
Caliber: .357 Magnum
Action Type: Single Action Revolver with Side Loading Gate Cylinder
Barrel Length: 4 3/4”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a quarter-round blade fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a square notch at the rear of a groove in the top strap.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered black hard rubber with rampant colts in ovals at their tops. The inside of each panel is hand-scribed "705". The screw escutcheon has come free from the left panel. The left panel is cracked across the screw-hole and has been repaired with adhesive. The grips otherwise have minor handling wear with some scattered tiny marks. The checkering is well defined. There is good detail in the rampant colts. There are no chips. Overall, the grips are in about Good Condition with the left grip repaired.
Type of Finish: Nickel
Finish Originality: Original, matching serial and assembly numbers.
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 10 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 98% of its metal finish. There is minor turn-wear on the cylinder, mostly at the front of the lead-in grooves. Otherwise, there are only light handling marks. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver is in about Fine condition and would rate Excellent but for the broken grip.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this revolver. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This revolver comes in a hinge-lid cardboard Colt box with black exterior, green interior, manual, "Handling the Handgun" pamphlet and a Colt Archives letter. The serial is hand-written on the bottom of the box. The letter indicates that this revolver was manufactured July 1 and shipped July 11, 1960 to Bell Gun and Sport Shop in Franklin Park, Illinois as the only gun of its type in the shipment.
Our Assessment: The Colt Single Action Army is perhaps the quintessential old west handgun, produced for more than a century, serving the U.S. Army as its sidearm from 1873 into the first world war and captivating audiences on the silver screen. The SAA was discontinued by Colt as it tooled up to provide for the WWII war effort, and it was thought by Colt that the design was obsolete, swing-out cylinder revolvers had been around for half a century and autoloaders were gaining in popularity. Then, with the advent of television and western programs such as Hopalong Cassidy, The Lone Ranger, The Cisco Kid, and The Gene Autry Show, American interest in the guns that won the west was reborn. In 1956, Colt reintroduced the Single Action Army, this new production run now referred to as the 2nd Generation SAA's.
This example comes from early in production and is a particularly rare configuration. According to author Don Wilkerson, only 70 nickel, 4 3/4", .357 Magnum revolvers were produced in the 2nd Generation. The discerning Colt collector may overlook the repaired break in the left grip panel due to this rarity. The revolver is in Fine condition with a great bore and strong mechanics. The gun comes with its original box and is a wonderful example of the 2nd Gen SAA. This would make a fantastic addition to a Colt collection as one of the most rare variants of the second generation. Please see our photos and good luck!
Antique 1790s "1796 / oakm, Mass / Margaret G." Schoolgirl Young Lady's Framed Sampler
Lot #226 (Sale Order 226 of 674)
Since the early days of colonial America, samplers have been used to display a young woman’s skills at needlepoint, sewing, and embroidery, thereby showing her potential as a wife and mother. Samplers illustrated the difference between American and European women at the time, as the former were routinely educated in country schoolhouses and literate. The best samplers are dated, exhibit their location of origin, and often bear the young lady’s name. This Antique 1790s American Federal Period “1796 / oakm, Mass / Margaret G.” Schoolgirl Young Lady’s Framed Sampler is in Very Good Condition, with some scattered scuffing to the front edges of the frame, some scattered brownish soiling to the cardboard backing, and with some scattered age wear evident. Otherwise, the sampler is in fine shape, with absolutely no rips, holes, tears, or other damage. Most interestingly, it features the capital letters of the alphabet embroidered along three rows at the upper front (though she did forget the “J”), above the date, “1796”, carries the location, “oak m, Mass” (undoubtedly the town of Oakham, Massachusetts in Worcester County), embroidered at the middle left front, and bears the young lady’s name, “Margaret / G.”, embroidered at the lower right front (the “g” in Margaret appears to be backward). The town being misspelled is common for the period; even highly educated individuals at the time, from Thomas Jefferson to Meriwether Lewis, frequently misspelled words and locations. It also exhibits an iron cross, a heart, a crown, and a deer embroidered around the front, with the entirety of the embroidery executed in brown, red, green, and black on a light brown muslin base, measures 9 1/2” x 8 1/8” in an old, elegant 12 3/8” x 11” dark brown hardwood frame, and sports a brown light cardboard backing with a brass hanging post at top. A fine example of a very rare, original Antique 1790s American Federal Period “1796 / oakm, Mass / Margaret G.” Schoolgirl Young Lady’s Framed Sampler.
US Union Army Civil War Officer M-1851 "Federal Eagle" Brass Buckled Leather Sword Belt
Lot #227 (Sale Order 227 of 674)
Union officers in the Civil War carried their sabers on the left side of their M-1851 leather sword belt. Those swords were worn both in combat and for dress occasions, and among the most iconic images of an officer wielding his saber in the field while wearing a sword belt is in the artist’s rendition of “Chamberlain’s Charge” down Little Round Top on the second day of the pivotal Battle of Gettysburg in July 1863. This US Union Army Civil War Officer M-1851 “Federal Eagle” Brass Buckled Leather Sword Belt is in Poor to Fair condition, with heavy cinching and wrinkling to the middle portion of the belt, heavy fragility, drying, and surface cracking to the remainder of the belt, the interior right sizing end of the belt having been secured with old metal wire, some patina to the brass front buckle, and with heavy overall age wear evident. Otherwise, the belt is in fair shape, with no other damage to the well worn black leather construction. Most interestingly, it measures about 36” long overall, sports both of the original black leather sizing loops, and boasts the original, beautifully mellowed brass “Federal Eagle” front buckle with a fully functional “tongue and loop” closure. An honest example of a very rare, original US Union Army Civil War Officer M-1851 “Federal Eagle” Brass Buckled Leather Sword Belt.
US Civil War Union Confederate Import Rohrig & Co Solingen German Made M-1840 NCO Sword
Lot #228 (Sale Order 228 of 674)
American sword makers could not keep pace with the demand for edged weapons from the suddenly expanded Union Army after the outbreak of the Civil War in 1861, and importers stepped in to fill the gap. Hundreds of thousands of Cavalry sabers and NCO swords were imported from Europe during the conflict, most of which were stamped only with the maker’s name or left unmarked entirely to sell to both sides, and to speed time of manufacture. This US Civil War Union Confederate Import Rohrig & Co Solingen German Made M-1840 NCO Sword is in Fair Condition, with some light wavy bending to the upper portion of the blade, some scattered nicking to the blade edge, heavy pitting and dark patina at each side of the blade, some cleaning and scratching at each side of the blade, the first letter in the maker’s mark at the reverse ricasso having been obliterated by pitting, some scattered pitting, patina, and edge nicking to the hilt, and with moderate overall age wear evident. Otherwise, the sword is in fair shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it features a 32 3/8" spearpoint fullered straight blade, sports the classic brass “clamshell” and "D" guard (which distinguishes the NCO model), ringed handle, and ball "finial" pommel, and is legibly marked with two out of three characters of the original maker’s mark at the reverse ricasso, reading “& C”. Though the first character remains illegible, that mark undoubtedly once read “R &C” for Rohrig & Co of Solingen, Germany. The sword is distinguished as a European import by the lack of any American maker’s marks, US stamps, inspector initials, or dates, and there’s only one European maker with a short, one line mark such as this, and that would be R&C. An honest example of a rare, original US Civil War Union Confederate Import Rohrig & Co Solingen German Made M-1840 NCO Sword, and a great relic of the “War Between the States”. No scabbard included.
US Union Army Civil War Emerson & Silver M-1860 Light Cavalry Saber & Scabbard 1864 Antique
Lot #229 (Sale Order 229 of 674)
The US Cavalry was mainly used as a raiding and screening force early in the Civil War, and was often humbled by General Jeb Stuart's superb Confederate horsemen. When General Ulysses S. Grant assumed control of all Union armies in March 1864, he immediately sought to improve his mounted forces, and placed General Philip Sheridan at the helm. Though not a veteran "horse soldier", Sheridan possessed two ideal traits for a cavalryman: a slight, wiry build and a bold, fiery spirit. Under his command, the US Cavalry evolved into a hard hitting strike force, capable of spearheading large attacks, and eventually cornered Lee and his army at Appomattox. Union cavaliers in the Civil War were issued the classic M-1860 light cavalry saber. This US Union Army Civil War Emerson & Silver M-1860 Light Cavalry Saber is in Good Condition, with some light uneven bending to the blade tip, some light sharpening to the blade edge, some scattered chipping to the blade edge, some cleaning, scratching, pitting, and “salt and pepper” patina at each side of the blade, some scattered fading to the maker’s mark at the ricasso and the US, inspector, and date stamp at the reverse ricasso, the last digit of that date stamp remaining quite difficult to decipher, though the middle of the “4” remains just legible enough, some cleaning, nicking, scratching, polishing, and patina to the hilt, some chipping to the leather grip covering at the top right side, some scattered flaking to the leather grip covering, some loosening to the brass wire grip wrapping, and with some overall age wear evident. Otherwise, the saber is in fine shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it features a 34 3/4" upswept “in the white” blade with a wide fuller for most of its length and a narrow fuller contained within, sports an elegant darkened brass three "branch" guard and elongated neck pommel, and is marked at the ricasso with its mostly legible maker, the famous “EMERSON / & / SILVER / TRENTON / NJ”. The saber is fairly legibly "U.S" stamped with serifs at the reverse ricasso, along with the inspector initials, “D.F.M”, and the date, “1864”, boasts the classic brown leather covered wood grip with all of the original twisted brass wire wrapping, and even carries the original brown leather "bumper" pad at the blade/guard join. It's marked with the alphanumeric series “92S” at the bottom of the pommel, the meaning of which is unknown, and is complete with the original US Civil War M-1860 Iron Scabbard in Good Condition, with heavy overall cleaning, and with some overall scratching, patina, and age wear evident. Otherwise, the scabbard is in fine shape, with absolutely no dents, cracking, or other damage, and bears the original iron hanging rings at the upper left side. Lastly, this set comes directly from the personal collection of noted gun writer Rick Hacker, and a signed letter of authenticity from Mr. Hacker will accompany this piece. A fine example of a very rare, original US Union Army Civil War Emerson & Silver M-1860 Light Cavalry Saber.
Antique 18th Century French Style .54 Cal Golden Inlay Flintlock Muzzleloader Pistol
Lot #230 (Sale Order 230 of 674)
Make: Unknown
Model: Unknown
Serial#: NSN
Year of Manufacture: 1770s, Antique
Caliber: .54 Cal
Action Type: Flintlock Muzzleloader Pistol
Markings: The lock-plate appears to be of Durs-Egg Styling.
Barrel Length: 5” Swamped Octagon to Round; Adorned in Gold filigree.
Sights/ Optics: There is no provision for iron sights.
Stock Configuration & Condition/ Grip: The stock features a provision in the forend for a ramrod, a lock plate opposite a side plate, and a pistol grip with a steel cap. The stock has some light-moderate handling marks, nicks, and scuffs. There is Gold inlay throughout the barrel flats and on the round. Overall, the stock is in Very Good condition for an Antique.
Type of Finish: In the White with Gold accents.
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is dark and coated in moderate erosion throughout. In this writer’s opinion the barrel rates in 7/10 for an antique.
Overall Condition: The pistol retains about 40% of its metal finish. The golden parts are most enjoyable by far though coated in light surface oxidation and some of the gold has been left behind. The white parts are coated in light surface oxidation and have taken a patina color. There are some light handling marks, nicks, and scuffs. The screw heads are lightly tooled and remain serviceable. Overall, the pistol is in Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this pistol. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box Paperwork and Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: The styling on this ornate piece leads us to believe it is of French origin. I would have been a small self-defense pistol proper to the timeline of the 1770s. This particular pistol could have made its way here during the epoch of the American Revolutionary War (1775-1791). During the conflict, France eventually landed forces in North America to support the revolutionaries against Britain and supplied them with modern French Arms. It may have been seen when one of the first engagements of the war occurred, the Battles of Lexington & Concord. While we are unsure where this pistol was used it could have seen use in any number of conflicts. It remains relatively well-preserved and aesthetically pleasing. This is a great option for fans of historical firearms.
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Lot #231 (Sale Order 231 of 674)
Remington Model 1875 SAA .44-40 WCF 5.25" Chrome Revolver & Bone Grips 1875 Antique
Lot #232 (Sale Order 232 of 674)
Make: Remington
Model: 1875 Single Action Army
Serial Number: 148
Year of Manufacture: 1875-1889, Antique
Caliber: .44-40 WCF (Black Powder Only)
Action Type: Single Action Revolver
Markings: The left side of the grip frame is marked with the serial number under the grips. The top of the barrel is marked “E. REMINGTON & SONS, ILION, N.Y. U.S.A.” from muzzle to frame.
Barrel Length: 5.25”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a short post brazed to the barrel. The rear sight is a shallow “U” notch in the top strap.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are smooth bone. There are cracks, most notable on the right panel at the bottom-rear corner and on the bottom faces of both panels. There are minimal chip losses. There are some scattered light scuffs and handling marks. The grips rate in about Very Good overall condition as Antique.
Type of Finish: Chrome
Finish Originality: Refinished
Bore Condition: The bore is dull and the rifling is still viable. There is pitting scattered throughout the bore.In this writer's opinion, this bore is a 6 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 90% of its current metal finish. THe barrel has been cut and the front sight added. The cylinder is bright and polished. There are some scattered areas of finish loss, some have erosion and others have scattered discoloration from previous oxidation. There are some scattered scuffs, scratches, and bubbles to the finish. There are some scattered handling marks. There is a turn line on the cylinder. The screwheads display light tool marks. The markings are blurred but legible. Overall, this revolver is in about Good condition .
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder locks up with some side-to-side movement. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box Paperwork and Accessories: A leather holster with belt rig is accompanying this revolver.
Our Assessment: The 1875 Single Action Army is basically a cartridge version of the Remington 1858 New Model Army which was very popular during and after the Civil War for its sturdiness and ease of disassembly. Unfortunately for Remington, their production release was two years too late, and Colt had already established their 1873 SAA, with large orders from the Army and civilian populace. Ordinary citizens and Old West lawmen alike recognized the sturdy quality of the new Remington revolvers but they never caught fire like the competing Colt. While a great gun, the lackluster market performance resulted in not many of these revolvers being made making it a nice piece for collectors of Remingtons and Antiques. If your a fan of fanning a hammer or maybe just love bone and chrome this is an excellent addition to your collection.
Remington Model 1875 Single Action Army SAA Nickel 7 1/2" .44-40 WCF Revolver 1875-1889 Antique
Lot #233 (Sale Order 233 of 674)
Make: Remington
Model: 1875 Single Action Army
Serial Number: The left of the grip frame is marked “711”, according to Flayderman’s, this might have actually been a batch number instead of a serial number, as a lot of 3 digit and lower items have been recorded, far too many for the total production range of about 25,000-30,000 (Page 170).
Year of Manufacture: 1875-1889, Antique
Caliber: .44-40 WCF (Black Powder Only)
Action Type: Single Action Revolver
Barrel Length: 7 1/2"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a quarter round blade fixed to the barrel. The rear sight is a shallow "U" notch in the top strap.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece smooth wood panels The left panel has a loss at the bottom-rear corner across the indexing stud hole. There is cracking at the bottom-rear of the right panel at the indexing stud hole. The grips have scattered light nicks, scuffs and scratches. Overall, the grips are in about Good condition as refinished Antique
Type of Finish: Nickel
Finish Originality: Original, numbers match.
Bore Condition: The bore is gray with well defined rifling. There is scattered erosion and pitting in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 4 or 5 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 75% of its metal finish. There is scattered finish wear, mostly on and around the cylinder. Worn areas show oxidation. There are scattered light nicks, scuffs and scratches. The action shows operational wear including a turn-line on the cylinder. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are generally clear, the caliber marking on the left of the frame is poorly struck. Overall, this revolver is in Very Good-plus condition as Antique.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: The 1875 Single Action Army is basically a cartridge version of the Remington 1858 New Model Army which was very popular during and after the Civil War for its sturdiness and ease of disassembly. Unfortunately for Remington, their production release was two years too late, and Colt had already established their 1873 SAA, with large orders from the Army and civilian populace. Ordinary citizens and Old West lawmen alike recognized the sturdy quality of the new Remington revolvers but they never caught fire like the competing Colt. While a great gun, the lackluster market performance resulted in not many of these revolvers being made making it a nice piece for collectors of Remingtons and Antiques. This example retains about 75% of its original nickel finish with some damage to the refinished grips. It retains matching serial/batch numbers and is a nice specimen of a fairly scarce Remington revolver. Please see our photos and good luck!
Rogers & Spencer Army Model 1864 .45 Cartridge Converted Single Action Revolver, 1865 Antique
Lot #234 (Sale Order 234 of 674)
Make: Rogers & Spencer
Model: Army Model 1864, Cartridge Converted
Serial Number: 1299
Year of Manufacture: 1865
Caliber: .45 Centerfire
Action Type: 6-Shot, Single Action Percussion Revolver
Markings: The top of the frame is marked “ROGERS & SPENCER / UTICA, N.Y.”, the underside with serial number “1299”, found again on the left of the frame, cylinder, butt of the grip frame, and inside of the grip panels. The left of the barrel and frame have inspector mark “B”, the right of the items are marked “B”, the underside of the frame is marked with a “Shield”, and the trigger guard is marked “B”. The left grip panel has a faint inspector mark “RPB”.
Barrel Length: 7 ½”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a domed bead, screwed into the barrel. The rear sight is a “V” notch in the frame.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are varnished walnut with matching serial numbers, showing very heavy marks on the butt of both panels. Chunks are missing from the butt mostly on the right side; the stocks have some variances in fit to the grip frame but are quite shy of the frame near the heel of the butt. The grips rating is about Fair overall condition.
Type of Finish: Bright Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is surprisingly bright and the rifling is sharp and defined. There are two spots of pinprick corrosion on the side wall. The bore rates a 10/10 in this writer’s opinion.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 75% of its metal finish. Most wear is found on the frame and cylinder, with much lighter wear on the barrel. The surfaces have been kept well and display an original blue finish rarely seen these days. There is some sporadic oxidation and patina. The underside of the trigger guard has light scuffs, the butt has deep gouges, consistent with marks on the butt of the grip panels, looking to have been used as a striking tool. The hammer’s striking cone is slightly warped. The loading lever assembly has been removed and replaced by a rod to allow the weapon to be functional again. This replacement part could be timely to just after the war or later on in life. The screw heads are generally tooled, some have minor marring in the slots. The markings are legible, faded in some areas. Overall, this handgun rates in about Fair to Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder produces a mild play in full lockup, the hammer return spring is weak, the mainspring of the hammer is strong, and the hammer cocks back in 3 positions. The revolver’s cylinder and frame were modified to accept self-contained metallic cartridges, something that would not have been done until after the war. The replacement rod where the original loading lever assembly was could have been put in place in the aftermath of the war when the conversion was done or could have been done sometime later. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: The revolver is accompanied by a leather holster and belt the holster is in good condition and the belt is in fair condition.
Our Assessment: From a November commission from the Government to create 5,000 Rogers & Spencer revolvers; Production did not begin until 1865, and the end of the war preceded mass production. As a result, the weapon was only used sporadically in the Civil War. Production was soon stopped due to a lack of demand. Of the 5,800 weapons produced, the government took over 5,000 and used them to equip parts of the army, police, etc. These weapons can be recognized by the inspector's mark RPB (for Robert P. Barry) pressed into the bottom of the left grip. The weapons not distributed by the government were taken over in 1901 by the Francis Bannerman company, a New York dealer in military equipment, and went into the civilian market. the first were issued early in 1865, while the Civil War was still far from over, the 13th Amendment had just been written and issued to the states for a vote. The battle of Petersburg would come in the following months, drawing the war to a slow crawl to the end in April.
This 1864 contract revolver with U.S. inspector markings and a 70% original blue finish. It also retains its inspector's mark. The frame and cylinder, both of which are matching parts, have been modified for centerfire ammunition, making it even more rare. The revolvers were bought by Bannerman after the war and only a few had this modification done when such revolvers were rising in popularity. This revolver certainly looks to have seen some interesting times and perhaps fought some battles of its own; it shows a lot of handling wear and has a lot of character. There’s a good chance it saw service in the Am
Civil War Starr 1863 Army .44 Cal Single-Action Percussion Revolver Antique
Lot #235 (Sale Order 235 of 674)
Make: Starr Arms Co., New York
Model: Starr Model 1863 Single Action Army Revolver
Serial#: 39794
Year of Manufacture: Circa 1863-1865, Antique
Caliber: .44 Caliber
Action Type: Single-action percussion Revolver with a 6-round Cylinder
Markings: The left side of the frame is marked “STARR.ARMS.Co.NEW.YORK.” under the cylinder. The right side of the frame is marked “STARR’S PATENT JAN.15.1856.” The cylinder is marked with the serial number “39794” and has the inspector’s mark “B” as well as a “C”. The top of the grip, concealed by the frame, is marked “23352” and is not matching. The back and front straps are serial-matched to the cylinder, these markings are only visible when the grip is removed. The left side of the barrel is marked “B”. The right side is marked with “M”. The portion of the barrel, concealed by the loading lever, is serial-matched. The portion of the frame where the hammer rests is serial matched and marked with two “M”s.
Barrel Length: 8”
Sights/ Optics: The front sight is a blade dovetailed by the muzzle. The rear sight is a “V”-notch integral to the hammer, visible when the hammer is cocked.
Stock Configuration & Condition/ Grip: The grip is one-piece wood. The grip has some light-moderate handling marks and nicks. Notably, there are four pin holes on the left side. Overall, the grip is in Very Good condition for an Antique.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion or pitting. In this writer's opinion the bore rates at 9.5/10
Overall Condition: The revolver retains about 95% of its metal finish. The gun is boldly blue. There are light handling marks, nicks, and scuffs on the revolver’s metal surfaces. Notably, there is superficial wear along the leading edges and there are scattered patches of light pitting throughout. Some screw heads have light tool-marks and some are a lustrous blue and they remain serviceable. Overall, the revolver is in Fine plus condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder locks with light play on each chamber. The barrel locks with light play on the frame. We have not fired this revolver. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be required to meet your maintenance standards
Box Paperwork and Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: This is a Civil War-era Starr Model 1863 Army Single-Action Revolver which is the brainchild of Ebenezer Townsend Starr (1816-1899), a man who came from a family of arms makers. Starr joined the Navy when he was 17 and served from 1834-1837. Following his brief service in the Navy, Starr was injured in a railroad accident which he never fully recovered from. Eventually, Starr began to develop weapons and established “Starr Arms Co.” of New York in the late 1850s. In 1861, following the outbreak of the Civil War, Starr was offered a commission in the Navy but he was unable to accept the position due to lingering complications from his accident. Despite this, he would prove a great service to the Union, providing the Federal Government with tens of thousands of both single and double-action revolvers. Starr’s company provided the Union with its third largest order of revolvers with over 47,000 manufactured, his company was only surpassed by Colt and Remington. This particular specimen is a Model 1863 Army Revolver, a single-action design. He initially supplied the government with his Model 1858, one of the first double-action handguns to be developed, the action on the revolver was a bit difficult to master and Union troops were frustrated by this. Thus, Starr developed his Model 1863, revolver, which was a single-action revolver that proved more simple to use than the complicated M1858. Starr’s company had come to rely on military contracts and the end of the Civil War did not bode well for his company. Unsurprisingly, Starr Arms Co. went under two years later in 1867. Although his company had failed, Starr remained an active inventor for most of his remaining years, he ultimately passed away in 1899 at the age of 83.
This revolver has over 90% original finish and does not have any surviving cartouches on the grip, as it is not original but it does have surviving inspector’s markings, indicating that the gun was likely a military-issued firearm. The gun has almost no wear consistent with a Civil War-era revolver and only the grip is not matching, yet it retains its unique aesthetic and remains mechanically sound. This beautifully blue Starr Model 1863 Army single-action revolver remains a fascinating relic from the Civil War era.
Forehand & Wadsworth .32 RF Terror Center Hammer Single Action Revolver Antique
Lot #236 (Sale Order 236 of 674)
Make: Forehand & Wadsworth
Model: Terror
Serial Number: 1074
Year of Manufacture: ca. Mid 1870s -1890s
Caliber: .32 Rim Fire
Action Type: Single Action, 6 Shot, Centerfire Cartridge Revolver
Barrel Length: 3-inch round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a rounded blade set into the top of the barrel. The rear sight is a “V” notch cut into an integral blade at the top of the frame.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece smooth rosewood. The grips show handling and storage marks. The grips show light scratches, dings, and wood compressions. The grips rate in about Good Plus overall condition as an antique.
Type of Finish: Nickel
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is grey, and the rifling is dulled. There is scattered corrosion and erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion and for the age, this bore rates a 5 out of 10.
Most antique firearms have bores that will show erosion. This is not only due to age but also to the use of black powder. When fired, black powder reacts corrosively. NRA Antique Firearm Conditions Standards are quite lenient for bores. In some cases, the NRA standards disregarded the bore’s condition for collectors firearms.
Overall Condition: This pistol shows varying degrees of browning patina on the spur trigger and hammer. The metal shows scratches and scrapes. The cylinder has light draglines and several specks of pin-prick corrosion. The screw heads are lightly tool-marked. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol rates in about very good condition as an antique.
Mechanics: The action does not function correctly. The hand will not always engage to spin the cylinder and the timing will free spin sometimes even if cocked. We did not fire this firearm. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: In 1871, Sullivan Forehand and Henry C. Wadsworth founded Forehand & Wadsworth from the remnants of Ethan Allen & Company after the death of their father-in-law, Ethan Allen. Wadsworth sold his share of the company to Forehand in 1890 to retire, and the company was rebranded as Forehand Arms. From 1871-1890, the firm was known as Forehand and Wadsworth. In 1890, Henry Wadsworth retired, and the company name was changed to Forehand Arms Company. This small pocket pistol was one of the better sellers for the company. This example remains with 90% of its original finish and most of its original function. I rather like the name Terror as it reminds me of what some of us were as children.
Hopkins & Allen XL No.4 .38 Rimfire 2" SA Nickel Revolver w/ Ivory Antique
Lot #237 (Sale Order 237 of 674)
Make: Hopkins & Allen
Model: XL No.4 Single Action Revolver
Serial Number: 1891
Year of Manufacture: 1870’s-1880’s
Caliber: .38 Rimfire
Action Type: Single Action 6-Shot Revolver
Markings: The top strap is marked “HOPKINS & ALLEN M’F’G CO/ XL No.4/ PAT. MAR.23.1877”. The left side of the frame under the grips is marked “1891”. Under the bottom barrel flat we can find the same serial number.
Barrel Length: 2”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade fixed to the barrel. The rear sight is a U shaped notch cut into the top strap.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece smooth Ivory. They are a bit shy. A few light scuffs and scratches to the sides, nothing out of the ordinary for an antique. There are no notable chips or cracks to the ivory. Overall, the grips rate in about very good condition.
Type of Finish: Nickel
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is grey with strong rifling. There is surface erosion spotted throughout the bore. A few patches of pitting are present. This bore rates at 6/10 in this writer’s opinion
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 85% of its original metal finish. The cylinder has retained the majority of its nickel.Some spots of the finish have thinned and transitioned to a speckled brown aged patina. There are scattered freckles of oxidation mostly observable on the grip. There are scattered nicks, dings, and scratches. There is typical operational wear. Some screw heads are disfigured, but most still retain serviceable slots. The markings are legible. The mechanics are very strong. Overall, this handgun rates in about Very Good plus condition as antique.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder lock up is acceptable with some play on each chamber. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Our Assessment: Hopkins & Allen Arms Company was an American firearms manufacturing company based in Norwich, Connecticut, that was founded in 1868 by Charles W. Allen, Charles A. Converse, Horace Briggs, Samuel S. Hopkins and Charles W. Hopkins. The Hopkins brothers ran the company's day-to-day operations until it went bankrupt in 1916 and was subsequently bought by Marlin-Rockwell. This handgun retains about 85% of its original Nickle finish. Some of the finish has thinned and transitioned to a brown aged patina. The mechanics otherwise are very strong.
Hopkins & Allen XL No.3 .32 Rimfire 2.75" SA Revolver, Antique
Lot #238 (Sale Order 238 of 674)
Make: Hopkins & Allen
Model: XL No.3 Single Action Revolver
Serial Number: 1446
Year of Manufacture: 1870’s-1880’s
Caliber: .32 Rimfire
Action Type: Single Action 6-Shot Revolver
Markings: The top strap is marked “HOPKINS & ALLEN M’F’G CO/ XL No.3/ PAT. MAR.28.71 APR 27.75”. The left side of the frame under the grips is marked “1446”. Under the bottom barrel flat we can find the same serial number.
Barrel Length: 2.75”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade fixed to the barrel. The rear sight is a U shaped notch cut into the top strap.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece smooth wood. The wood to metal fit is very good. A few light scuffs and scratches to the sides, nothing out of the ordinary for an antique. There are no notable chips or cracks to the wood. The grips are pencil numbers matching the serial number of the revolver. Overall, the grips rate in about very good condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is semi bright with apparent rifling. There is surface erosion spotted throughout the bore. A few patches of pitting are present. This bore rates at 5/10 in this writer’s opinion
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 40% of its original metal finish. The cylinder has retained the majority of its blue and the silver ribbon has stayed in place as well. The top strap, top flat of the barrel, and the base of the frame retain some blue that is easily observable. Most of the finish has thinned and transitioned to a pleasant brown aged patina. There are scattered freckles of oxidation. There are scattered nicks, dings, and scratches. There is typical operational wear. Some screw heads are disfigured, but most still retain serviceable slots. The markings are legible. The cylinder pin does not stay seated, but the mechanics otherwise are very strong. Overall, this handgun rates in about Very Good condition as antique.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder lock up is acceptable with some play on each chamber. The cylinder pin does not stay seated. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Our Assessment: Hopkins & Allen Arms Company was an American firearms manufacturing company based in Norwich, Connecticut, that was founded in 1868 by Charles W. Allen, Charles A. Converse, Horace Briggs, Samuel S. Hopkins and Charles W. Hopkins. The Hopkins brothers ran the company's day-to-day operations until it went bankrupt in 1916 and was subsequently bought by Marlin-Rockwell. This handgun retains about 40% of its original metal finish. The cylinder has retained the majority of its blue and the silver ribbon has stayed in place as well. The top strap top flat of the barrel, and the base of the frame retain some blue that is easily observable. Most of the finish has thinned and transitioned to a pleasant brown aged patina. The cylinder pin does not stay seated, but the mechanics otherwise are very strong.
1st Year Production Remington Vest Pocket Saw Handle Deringer .22 RF Short 1865-1888 Antique
Lot #239 (Sale Order 239 of 674)
Make: Remington
Model: Remington Vest Pocket “Saw Handle Derringer”
Serial Number: 183
Year of Manufacture: Ca. 1865
Caliber: .22 Short Rimfire
Action Type: Single Action, Single Shot, Breach Loading
Markings: The top of the frame and barrel are not marked, the serial number is found marked on the left of the grip frame under the grip. The inside of the grips are penciled with the matching serial number
Barrel Length: 3.25”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a rounded post fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a “V” notch cut into the top of the frame.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece smooth walnut panels. The grips have minor handling wear. There are no chips. There is a crack in the left grip panel running from the escutcheon. The grips have the serial number matching penciled inside both panels. Overall, the grips are in good condition.
Type of Finish: Nickel Frame and Blue Hammer and Trigger
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is gray with sharp rifling. There is light erosion in the bore. This bore rates 8/10 in this writer’s opinion.
Overall Condition: This derringer retains about 98% of its current metal finish. The barrel has some scuffs. The frame retains its nickel there are some scuffs there as well. The hammer and trigger are a very bright blue. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are missing from the outside of the pistol. The serial number inside the grip frame is a very strong marking. Overall, this pistol is in Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The hammer is very stout. The trigger is crisp. We did not fire this derringer. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: Rumor has it that Mr. Remington himself requested this little gun to be produced. Mr. Remington lived near the factory and would walk home in the evening sometimes encountering coyotes. He asked his production team for something simple and unobtrusive that he could bring along with him as he voyaged from work to home and back. The Vest pocket was just what he needed to scare the coyotes away on his daily venture.
While Remington Vest Pocket Pistols have always been popular with collectors, very little solid information has been available about them. Such simple questions such as "When were they made?"..."How many were produced?"...and "What calibers were they available in?" have all remained unanswered.
Invented by William H. Elliot, this diminutive Remington featured a hammer that also served as a breech block. Also known as the "Saw Handle Derringer," these small personal defense arms were available with blued, silver, or nickeled finish. Approximately 20,000 of these single shot pistols were produced between 1865 and 1888. They are rarely seen in the wild, much less up for sale.
Nickel Forehand & Wadsworth .38 cal British Bulldog Revolver 2.5" & Holster Antique
Lot #240 (Sale Order 240 of 674)
Make: Forehand & Wadsworth
Model: “The British Bulldog”
Serial Number: 105708
Year of Manufacture: 1870s-1890
Caliber: .38 cal
Action Type: Double Action Side Loading Revolver
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “FOREHAND & WADSWORTH”. The topstrap is marked “ BRITISH BULLDOG”. The butt of the grip frame, and rear face of the cylinder is marked with the serial number.
Barrel Length: 2.5” round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a rounded blade fixed to the barrel. The rear sight is a groove in the top-strap.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered hard rubber in excellent condition. There are no chips or cracks. The inside of the right grip panel is marked with a hand written “8”. Overall, the grips are in about Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Nickel
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is semi bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion in the bore. The bore rates 9/10 in this writer's opinion.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 97% of its current metal finish. There is some thinning to the nickel on the barrel and cylinder from age. Small spots are missing on the cylinder. Most of the nickel has been retained. The screw heads range from sharp to lightly tool marked with strong slots. Overall, this pistol is in about excellent operational condition, and as far as Antique ratings go its in fine plus condition.
Mechanics: The action does function correctly. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: A leather holster is included with the revolver.
Our Assessment: The Bulldog revolver has connections both famous and infamous in American history, as detailed in George Layman’s book “The British Bulldog Revolver: The Forgotten Gun that Really Won the West!” Probably the most infamous connection places it in the hands of Charles Guiteau, the man who shot President James Garfield in 1881. Though the wounded President lived for several months under the rudimentary medical care of the time, he succumbed to the pair of bullet wounds almost three-months later. Even Gen. George Custer is rumored to have wielded a matched pair of ivory handled British Bulldog revolvers.
This is an American copy of a British classic that helped to shape our country and culture today. With a rich history and multiple different models, collecting these revolvers has been growing in popularity; With 97% of its finish and strong mechanics this will make a great addition in any arms collection.
Bacon MFG Co. Third Model Pocket .31 Cal 5" Cap & Ball Revolver & Holster 1850s-1860s Antique
Lot #241 (Sale Order 241 of 674)
Make: Bacon MFG Co. Norwich Conn.
Model: Third Model Pocket (Non-Fluted Cylinder)
Serial Number: FW058
Year of Manufacture: Late 1850s to early 1860s
Caliber: .31 Caliber Ball
Action Type: 5-Shot, Single Action Percussion Revolver
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “BACON MFG CO. NORWICH CONN.”. The left side of the grip frame is marked “FW058”. The bottom of the barrel assembly, the bottom of the wedge, the rear of the cylinder, and the loading lever are marked with “8”. The cylinder is marked with a roll-engraved multi-scene sequence.
Barrel Length: 5”, Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a brass bead at the muzzle. The rear sight is a “V”-notch in the nose of the hammer, visible when cocked.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grip is a two-piece smooth walnut set of stocks. The grip has some scattered nicks, scuffs, and scratches. The finish shows wear and light discoloration. There are a couple of more notable dings on the bottom left. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grip is in Very Good condition as Antique.
Type of Finish: Blue and Case Color
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is dark gray with defined rifling. There is erosion and pitting scattered through the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 5/10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains less than 5% of its metal finish. The steel parts have gone to a fairly uniform patina. There is scattered minor surface erosion. There are some nicks, scuffs, and scratches. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads are tool marked with usable slots. The markings are generally clear, the scenes range from softened to incomplete. The serial markings on the wedge and loading lever are strong. Overall, this revolver is in about Very Good condition as an Antique.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: A leather holster with floral print.
Our Assessment: Except for the barrel markings, it would be virtually impossible to determine if a particular gun was a third-model percussion revolver of Bacon Mfg. Co. or the round barrel Hopkins and Allen model. Most third-model percussion revolvers have the rolled cylinder scene but no engraving; this is again indicative of the cost-cutting procedures involved with later Bacon Mfg. Co. production. It is believed that substantially less than 1,000 third-model percussion revolvers were produced. The style of the roll die marking on the cylinder of Bacon Mfg. Co. percussion revolvers, as well as Manhattan revolvers and Hopkins and Allen percussion revolvers, are interesting: they all have the same cylinder scene! Either the roll die was designed and owned by Thomas Bacon or one taken by him when he left Manhattan or the scene was rolled on a custom basis outside of the plant. In any event, all three companies used the very same cylinder scene. This is an extremely rare pocket piece and shows us another link in the evolutionary chain of firearms and their patents. This revolver has almost 5% of its original finish but all of its physical faculties. Come hold history in your hands as this elusive revolver may be the only one you get a shot at.
Serial #22 Peterlongo Lefaucheux 3.5" Double Action .30 cal /8mm Centerfire Revolver Antique
Lot #242 (Sale Order 242 of 674)
Make: Johann Peterlongo
Model: Lefaucheux style Revolver
Serial#: 22
Year of Manufacture: Circa 1854-1898, Antique
Caliber: 8mm / .30 cal. Centerfire
Action Type: Single and Double-Action Pinfire Revolver with a 6-round Side-Gate loaded Cylinder
Markings: The gun has floral scroll engravings on the cylinder, frame, and barrel assembly. The cylinder has an oval marked “E / LG / *” stamped at the rear face (the marking indicates the gun was made before 1893 when the marking was changed to a crowned oval). The hammer, the frame, the front face of the cylinder, and the barrel lug are all marked “22”. The left side of the barrel is marked “PETERLONGO”, There is an “FA “ to be found marked where the barrel lug meets the frame.
Barrel Length: 3.5”
Sights/ Optics: The front sight is a beaded conical post. The rear sight is a “V” integral to the rear of the frame that can be used when the hammer is cocked.
Stock Configuration & Condition/ Grip: The grip panels are two-piece smooth bone. The grip panels are a bit shy to the frame. There are some light handling marks and scuffs on the grips; Nothing of notoriety though. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in excellent condition.
Type of Finish: In the white
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is grey with worn rifling. There are scattered patches of light-moderate erosion. The bore rates 5/10 in this writer’s opinion.
Overall Condition: The revolver retains about 0% of its original metal finish. The nickel finish has been lost to time and the remainder seems to have been cleaned, there are scattered patches of light surface oxidation, verdigris under the grip panels, and some scattered light handling marks. The markings remain very clear. The screw heads are only lightly tooled and remain serviceable. Overall, the revolver is in Very Good condition for an Antique.
Mechanics: The action does not function correctly. The single-action trigger is crisp and the double-action is smooth. The cylinder will not index automatically. The cylinder locks with light play on each chamber. We have not fired this revolver. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box Paperwork and Accessories: none
Our Assessment: This is an Austrian variant of the Lefaucheux Revolver chambered for 8mm / .30 Cal. Centerfire rounds. The gun was manufactured by several Liege-based Belgian firms and French gunsmiths for commercial sales as well. This particular specimen is a commercial variant that was made by PeterLongo, Joh. & Mahrholt, Richard-Innsbruck, Austria. Generally speaking, the military variants were single-action revolvers while the commercial ones had a double-action function. Peterlongo died in 1898 and Mahrholdt took over so this revolver is pre-1898. It features fine factory engraving, bone grips, folding trigger, and is stamped Peterlongo on the left side of the barrel. The Gun has a clean shiny nickel look but the cylinder does not index. The gun was clearly a luxury item with beautiful scroll engravings and an impressive finish. The gun has some superficial wear consistent with an Antique firearm, but it remains both mechanically sound and aesthetically pleasing. This is a wonderful option for fans of historical firearms.
Antique 6" .44 DA/SA Improved Automatic Belgian Revolver Counterfeit Smith & Wesson
Lot #243 (Sale Order 243 of 674)
Make: F.D.C. Belgian
Model: 1st Model 44
Serial Number: NSNV
Year of Manufacture: 1882-1890s
Caliber: .44 Russian
Action Type: Break action revolver.
Markings: This revolver has “Belgium” on the bottom of the grip frame. The top of the barrel is marked “IMPROVED AUTOMATIC”. The Cylinder face has Belgian proofs. The number “9” is stamped throughout.
Barrel Length: 6”
Sights / Optics: This revolver has a half-moon front blade sight with a notch rear sight as part of the locking latch.
Stock Configuration & Condition: This revolver has two-piece hard rubber grip panels. The panels have flowers at the top. These grips have minor scratching. The grips rates in about good condition for an antique.
Type of Finish: Blued and now patinated.
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is dark and the rifling is worn down. There is heavy erosion and fouling in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 1/10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 5% of its original metal finish. Most of the blue has worn off and/or patinated, especially where it has been handled. The barrel has retained most of the blue along its length. The action is rough and the cylinder lockup is poor Overall, this handgun rates in about Poor condition. But as an antique rates are very fair.
Mechanics: The action functions incorrectly. There is a “push-off” in the hammer and this gun is unsafe. The barrel has an extractor that does not operate when the action is opened. This is a common issue. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: The revolver is accompanied by a leather holster and belt rigg. The Rig and holster are deteriorating but will be fine for display. The holster rates at poor condition.
Our Assessment: The .44 Double Action First Model was introduced in 1881 and sold until 1913. A total of 54,668 revolvers were produced. All frames were manufactured before 1899, making this model an antique.
The .44 Double Action First Model was designed to fire the .44 S&W Russian cartridge. Serial numbers were for numbers 1 to 54668. It was manufactured in either a blue or nickel finish, however, a special finish could be ordered at an additional cost. It was available in barrel lengths of 3 ½, 4, 5, 6, and 6 ½ inches.
There were many copies of S&W designs made in Europe. Some were licensed, but most were not. Some were outright forgeries trying to pass themselves off as genuine S&W products. Generally speaking, the copies made by Ludwig and Lowe in Germany and the Tula arsenal in Russia were high-quality copies. There were also copies, or counterfeits is probably a better word, made in Belgium, Spain, and Mexico.
According to The Standard Catalog of Smith and Wesson, by Supica and Nahas, in the 1890s S&W went as far as to bring legal action against one Belgian firm for marketing counterfeits of the S&W design. After a lengthy legal battle, S&W eventually won their case, resulting in 'heavy damages' to the Belgian firm. Not what we usually expect of Belgian gun makers, who are normally known for high quality. This Revolver is one of those counterfeits. This item was produced under military contract in Europe and eventually stamped for import to the U.S. This gives us great reason to believe there may be some story behind this revolver. It is a Belgium copy of an American classic that helped to shape our country and culture today. With a rich history and multiple different models, collecting these revolvers has been growing in popularity; this would make a great addition to any arms collection.
Allen & Thurber Worcester Pepperbox .32 Cal 3.5" Percussion Pistol 1847-1854 Antique
Lot #244 (Sale Order 244 of 674)
Make: Allen and Thurber - Worchester
Model: Pepperbox
Serial#: 343
Year of Manufacture: Circa 1847–1854: Allen & Thurber (Worcester), Antique
Caliber: .32 Cap & Ball
Action Type: Percussion Pepperbox style handgun with 6 Barrels
Markings: The frame has floral engraving. The hammer is marked “ ALLENS PATENT 1845”. The barrel cluster is marked “Allen & Thurber” and “ Worchester”.
Barrel Length: 3.5”
Sights/ Optics: There is no provision for iron sights.
Stock Configuration & Condition/ Grip: The grips are two-piece wood panels. The grips have light handling marks, nicks, compressions and scuffs. There are some scattered patches of finish loss on the grips. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Very Good condition for Antiques.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bores are all dark. There is light-moderate oxidation. The bores rat a 7/10 in this writer’s opinion.
Overall Condition: The pistol retains 5% of its metal finish. There is some trace bluing visible in the recesses between the barrels but otherwise the pistol’s finish has worn off. The gun is coated in light-surface oxidation and has taken a patin color. There are scattered light handling marks, nicks and scuffs. The markings remain clear. The screw heads are only lightly tooled and remain serviceable. Overall, the pistol is in Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this pistol. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box Paperwork and Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: In 1843, the company relocated to Norwich, Connecticut. In addition to arms making, they built prototypes of Thurber's typewriter designed for the blind, disabled, and those “nervous” about writing by hand. Though patented, the typewriter was never manufactured for commercial sale.
In 1847, the company moved to Worcester, Massachusetts, and in 1854 Wheelock became an equal partner with the firm's name changing to Allen Thurber & Co. In 1856, following Thurber's death, the company reorganized as Allen & Wheelock. After the death of Wheelock in 1865, Allen's two sons-in-law, Sullivan Forehand, and H. C. Wadsworth, began working for him and the company changed names to Allen & Company. Upon Allen's death in 1871, the two operated the company under their own names: Forehand & Wadsworth, until Forehand reorganized the company in 1890 as the Forehand Arms Company after Wadsworth's retirement.
Ethan Allen's companies made a vast variety of firearms. Most recognized are the Allen & Thurber "pepper-box" revolving pistol—known as the "Gun that won the East". This pistol was actually much more common than the early Patterson Arms revolvers made by Colt. Few records survive, so much is derived from the physical weapons still in existence and by extrapolating from advertisements, patent dates, etc.The pepperbox has wear consistent with a 19th century handgun, but it remains well preserved. This is a great option for historical firearms collectors.
C. Sharps 4th Model 2.5" .32 Rimfire 4-Barrel Bird's Head Pepperbox 1859-1874 Antique
Lot #245 (Sale Order 245 of 674)
Make: C. Sharps & Co.
Model: Four Barreled Pepperbox 4th Model
Serial Number: 7861
Year of Manufacture: 1859-1874
Caliber: .32 Short Rimfire
Action Type: Single Action 4 Barreled Breech Loading Pepperbox with Rotating Firing Pin in Hammer
Markings: The right side of the frame is marked “C. SHARPS / PATENT 1859”. The flat on the underside of the barrels is marked “7861” and the left side of the grip frame is marked “7861”.
Barrel Length: 2.5"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a brass blade in the middle of the upper barrel cluster channel. The rear sight is a “V” groove in the top of the frame.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece walnut bird’s-head stocks The grips have some scattered minor nicks and scratches, notably on the bottom of the panels. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in about Fine-Plus condition as Antique.
Type of Finish: Blued Steel
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bores are dim. The rifling is semi-sharp. There is scattered minor erosion in the bores. The bores rate at 7/10 in this writer’s opinion.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 10% of its metal finish. The barrels show a faint mottled patina. The barrels have scattered light pitting. There are some scattered nicks, dings, and scratches throughout. The screw heads are tool-marked with strong slots. The markings are partially worn yet legible. Overall, this pistol is in about Very Good condition as an Antique.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: This is a four-barreled pepperbox by C. Sharps. This is a 4th Model, chambered for .32 rimfire. This one retains about 10% of its blued finish but all of its function. These pistols were manufactured by the thousands between 1859 and 1874 and are rarely spotted in the wild. They had a very unique design, with a firing pin in the hammer which rotates every time the hammer is cocked. The 4th Model is easily distinguishable by its side latch knurled opener. It will make a great display and addition to any collection of early American derringers, pepperboxes, and small pocket pistols.
Blunt & Syms Style .36 Caliber Pepperbox Percussion Cap & Ball Underhammer w/ Ring Trigger Antique
Lot #246 (Sale Order 246 of 674)
Make: Blunt & Syms Style
Model: Underhammer Pepperbox
Serial Number: NVSN
Year of Manufacture: 1840s-1850s
Caliber: .36 Caliber Ball & Percussion
Action Type: Double Action Revolving Cylinder.
Markings: The grip frame and trigger housing of the revolver are decorated with a hand-engraved floral pattern. The filigree has faded some throughout the years but is still highly visible and enjoyable.
Barrel Length: 5.5”
Sights / Optics: There are no sights on this model.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are smooth hardwood on a round-butt grip frame. There are some light compressions from use and storage, and the grips are shy from smoothing and age. There are no chips or cracks. The grips are in about very good overall condition.
Type of Finish: Originally blue now patinaed.
Finish Originality: Not refinished.
Bore Condition: The bores are dark and smooth. There is minimal scattered corrosion. The bores rat in 7/10 in this writer’s opinion.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 0% of its metal finish. There are signs of oxidation that have eroded throughout. There are some nicks and dings. The screw heads are lightly tool marked with strong, serviceable slots. The hammer-shield is still intact. Some of the nipples have been mutilated and others are in fine condition. The markings are still viable. Overall, this handgun rates in about very good condition.
Mechanics: The action works correctly. The cylinder rotates into place. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: none
Our Assessment: Here we present an antique Blunt & Syms Style Percussion Underhammer Pepperbox Revolver, made circa the 1840s to 1850s. Ethan Allen was a contemporary who was also in the business of making firearms, especially pepperboxes, but with a different design. Blunt & Syms pepperboxes feature a ring trigger and a hammer on the bottom of the firearm instead of on top, making it a bit more streamlined. The hammer also has a small shield mounted on it to protect the user’s hand from the small detonation of the percussion cap.
Pepperbox revolvers were so named because of the similarity of the front view of the weapon was so reminiscent of a Pepper Pot of the time being a circle of round holes. The overall condition leaves a 0% finish but is still very good. Original patina. Strong action. The bores are in good shape. Solid grips. Nicely engraved frame. A handsome and scarce American pepperbox revolver!
Markings: The grip features brass stud buttons on both the left and right sides
Barrel Length: Approximately4.5” Octagon
Sights/ Optics: There is no provision for iron sights
Stock Configuration & Condition/ Grip: The grip is one-piecewood studded with brass. The grips have some light handling marks, nicks and scuffs.
Type of Finish: Brown and Brass
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bores are dark with scattered moderate-heavy erosion and verdigris.
Overall Condition: The pistol retains about 0% of its metal finish. The trigger guard is tarnished, has some light surface oxidation and some light handling marks. The now browned barrel assembly has some light handling marks, nicks and scuffs. Notably, there is light pitting in the finish which is concentrated on the bottoms of the barrel, verdigris is visible in some of the recesses including around the muzzle. The markings are semi-clear to blurred. The screwheads are only lightly tooled and remain serviceable. Overall, the pistol is in Fair condition due to condition but with a strong mainspring will otherwise rate in about Good condition for an Antique.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The nipple shows heavy use and should be addressed by a competent gunsmith if desired to use the gun. We did not fire this gun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This gun comes with a display built for a corner and has the words “ SKAGAY LAW” pinpricked into it. The display is in fine shape and would make a good display.
Our Assessment: The pistol retains about 0% of its metal finish. The trigger guard is tarnished, has some light surface oxidation and some light handling marks. The now browned barrel assembly has some light handling marks, nicks and scuffs. Notably, there is light pitting in the finish which is concentrated on the bottoms of the barrel, verdigris is visible in some of the recesses including around the muzzle. The markings are semi-clear to blurred. The screwheads are only lightly tooled and remain serviceable. Overall, the pistol is in Fair condition due to condition but with a strong mainspring and mechanics will otherwise rate in about Good condition for an Antique.
Brooklyn Arms Co. Separate Chamber Slocum Pocket Revolver .32 Rimfire Circa 1863-1864, Antique
Lot #248 (Sale Order 248 of 674)
Make: Brooklyn Arms Co.
Model: Separate Chamber “Slocum” Pocket Revolver
Serial#: 3273
Year of Manufacture: Circa 1863-1864, Antique
Caliber: .32 Rimfire
Action Type: Single-Action Side-Loaded Separate-Chamber Spur-Trigger Revolver with a 5-round Cylinder
Markings: The right grip strap and grips are marked “H / 69”. The front of the frame is marked with the serial number “3273”. The right side of the frame is marked “1900” The barrel is marked “B.A. Co PATENT APRIL 14TH 1863”.
Barrel Length: 3”
Sights/ Optics: There is a brass bead fixed to the barrel near the muzzle.
Stock Configuration & Condition/ Grip: The grip panels are a two-piece smooth wood. The grips have some light handling marks, nicks, and scuffs. Notably, there is a small crack forming in the left grip panel. Overall, the grips are in Very Good condition for Antiques.
Type of Finish: Blued and Brass
Finish Originality: Original; not refinished
Bore Condition: The bore is dark with dulled rifling. There is erosion concentrated in the grooves. In this writer’s opinion the borer rates at 5/10.
Typically, antique firearms have bores that will show erosion. This is not only due to their age but also caused by using black powder. When fired, black powder reacts corrosively. NRA Antique Firearm Conditions Standards are quite lenient for bores. In some cases, the NRA standards disregard the bore’s condition altogether.
Overall Condition: The gun has 0% surviving metal finish. The brass frame is tarnished and has taken a dull almost copper hue, the frame has some patches of light-moderate oxidation and light handling marks. The cylinder, hammer, and barrel have been corroded and eroded through surface oxidation, there is some heavy pitting on the barrel and cylinder. The markings remain legible & clear. The screw heads are lightly tooled and remain serviceable. Overall, the revolver is in Very Good condition as an Antique.
Mechanics: The cylinder does automatically rotate when the hammer is cocked. The action engages correctly. The gun is equipped with a detachable chamber for every provision on the cylinder (a total of 5). We have not fired this revolver. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box Paperwork and Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: The Rollin White patent held by Smith and Wesson was weaponized by the company to prevent competitors from developing revolvers with bored-through cylinders. This forced other American gunmakers to develop various unorthodox workarounds that could fire metallic cartridges. Arguably one of the most interesting of these workarounds was developed by Frank P. Slocum of Brooklyn, New York in mid-1863. Rather than relying on a bored-through cylinder, Slocum’s revolver featured a method of loading rounds on the right side of each chamber using detachable inserts. The gun is loaded by putting the hammer on the half-cock position, rotating the cylinder to the desired chamber, pushing the insert forward onto a metal latch fixed to the cylinder pin on the right side, putting a round onto the cylinder, and replacing the insert over the round.
The gun was produced by the Brooklyn Arms Company for only about a year, between 1863-64, which was in the middle of the Civil War. Despite such a short production run, the company made approximately 10,000 units and they had a reputation for being both reliable and relatively easy to handle. An ad for the gun by Howard Sanger & Co. in the January 21st, 1865 edition of Harper’s Weekly (please note, this is 19th-century marketing and should not be taken literally) noted that the gun “does not require special ammunition”, the gun “can be loaded in the dark, and quicker than any other pistol”, plus “it can be carried in the pocket, without danger, when loaded” and “it is sure to fire, and possesses great strength.” Unfortunately, the gun was released at a time when the market for such guns was over-saturated and failed to exploit any market niche that allowed it to overshadow the competition (ie. S&W, Pond, and Moore). Although the gun’s original finish has worn off Its novelty remains. It is quite a rare and nicely preserved example of an ingenious firearm.
Model: Remington-Elliot Ring Trigger .32 Derringer,
Serial Number: 23436
Year of Manufacture: circa 1863 - 1888 (Flayderman’s)
Caliber: .32 Rimfire
Action Type: Double Action Only 4 Barreled Derringer with Under Barrel Lever Top-Break Barrel Cluster
Markings: The underside of the barrel assembly above the frame and the frame under the barrel assembly are marked “23436”. The left side of the barrel cluster is marked “MANUFACTURED BY E. REMINGTON & SONS ILION, N.Y. The right side is marked ELLIOT’S PATENTS MAY 29 1860 – OCT 1 1861”.
Barrel Length: 3.25”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a small half-moon blade fixed to the front of the top barrels. The rear sight is a “V” notched groove in the top of the frame.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece smooth wood panels. There are a couple of faint marks from handling and storage. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in about Fine Plus condition as Antique
Type of Finish: Originally Blue, Now Mostly in the White
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bores are bright with strong rifling. There is no notable erosion or pitting. The Bores rate an 8.5/10 in this writer’s opinion.
Overall Condition: This Ring Derringer retains less than 10% of its metal finish. The surfaces have worn white. There is discoloration from previous oxidation, the most noticeable is on the barrel cluster. The most noticeable and enjoyable remaining blue is located on the trigger bar and other safe areas.There are scuffs and light marks, likely from handling. There are a couple of little tiny nicks near the butt. There is standard operational wear. The wear appears honest. The screw heads range from sharp to lightly disfigured with a usable slots. The markings are semi-worn but legible.Overall, this handgun rates in about Very Good condition as Antique.
Mechanics: The action does appear to function correctly, the ring must be pushed all the way forward to engage the cocking mechanism. There is a plunger that locks up the barrel assembly, it is below the barrel. The trigger must be pulled completely to the rear to fire, if it does not touch the metal behind it it will not go off. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: Shortly after the American Civil War, a New York dentist-turned-firearms inventor named William H. Elliot designed a revolutionary pocket pistol to fire the .41 Short rimfire caliber metallic cartridge. At the time, it was the most powerful small handgun cartridge on the market. This compact but hard-hitting pistol was immediately embraced by riverboat gamblers, ladies of the night, messengers, travelers, shopkeepers, and anyone else who needed an easily concealable, large-caliber weapon for self-defense. Its novel design featured twin, over-and-under barrels that swung open from a top hinge for loading and cartridge extraction, a “spur” trigger, and large, comfortable grips. This was one, but not the first, of the more than 130 firearms patents Dr. Elliot would be granted over the last half of the nineteenth century. To manufacture his new pistol, Dr. Elliot contracted with the E. Remington & Sons arms firm in upstate New York, which by 1867 had been in the gunmaking business for more than fifty years. The Remington Double Deringer, as it has become known among collectors, was sleek, simple, sturdy, effective, and inexpensive. One of the guns that followed was a four or five-barreled derringer with a ring trigger and a rotating firing pin. This model was made in both .22RF and .32RF and was referred to in Remington’s literature as Elliot’s Patent Repeating Pistol. Others referred to it as a ring trigger derringer and others as a pepperbox. This derringer is chambered in .32 Rimfire, the more elusive of the two models although approximately 17,500 guns were produced in this chambering.The derringer is in about Very Good condition as Antique with good mechanics and nice markings. This is very innovative design and worth in a spot in any collection of derringers and pocket pistols.
Antique Early 1800s J. Probin London Made Flintlock 50 Cal. 14" Double Barrel Howdah Pistol
Lot #250 (Sale Order 250 of 674)
Make: J. Probin “Maker to His Royal Highness The Prince Of Wales”
Markings: Pistol by J Probin London good walnut stock with steel fitting all engraved with floral designs. The two matching lock plates marked “J PROBIN" all in working order. The centre of the double barrels engraved with “MAKER TO HIS R H THE PRINCE OF WALES” complete with Ivory tipped wooden rammer.
Barrel Length: 10.25”
Sights/ Optics: There is a silver blade front sight on the rib in the center of the barrels. A dished section at the breech serves as the rear sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition/ Grip: The stock is walnut with a slot in the forend for the ramrod, two lock-plates and an English style grip with stock. The stock has minor age cracks and shrinkage near the locks. The pistol has been adorned with a metal butt cap and large trigger guard. The floral designs are scattered throughout. There is an Ivory rammer on the ramrod. Overall, the stock is in very good condition.
Type of Finish: Blue, silver, steel
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is dark with scattered corrosion, surface rust and erosion.
Overall Condition: The pistol retains about 30% of its original finish. There is a lot of observable blue on top of the barrels.The markings are clear. The left lock screw is broken off. The lock still functions fine. The screwheads have light tool-marks and remain serviceable. There is lots of patina showing. Overall, the pistol is in very good condition.
Mechanics: Though the left side’s action is missing a screw and should be addressed by a competent smith, the half-cock safety does engage. The action does function completely correctly. We have not fired this pistol. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box Paperwork and Accessories: none
Our Assessment: The flintlock pistols defined an entire century as warfare began revolutionizing its use of black powder. Double barrel pistols were popular with officers, especially in India. John Probin was active in the late 18th century through the end of the Regency Era. His dueling and officer's horse pistols appear to have been popular and are very well-made. The barrels are steel and have a blade front sight on the rib near the muzzles, the locks have advanced features, including rainproof pans. A dished section at the breech serves as the rear sight. There is floral and martial themed engraving on the various components.
Engraved & Carved Heinrich Barella Berlin .22 RF Flobert /.32 RF Cal. Single Shot Pistol Antique
Lot #251 (Sale Order 251 of 674)
Make: Heinrich Barella Gun Maker of Kings
Model: One of One/Berlin Single Shot Flobert Style Pistol
Serial Number: NVSN
Year of Manufacture: 1860-1893
Caliber: .22 Rimfire Flobert. & .32 Rimfire
Action Type: This is a single shot Crack barrel Flobert Pistol
Markings: The top of the barrels are marked “H. Barella in Berlin” The receiver and its tangs, the rear five inches of the barrel, the trigger guard portion of the lever and the breechblock are heavily engraved with leaf and floral motifs. Each side of the receiver is also engraved with large grape leaves. Even the screw heads are engraved.
Barrel Length: The overall length of the barrels are 12 ”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a pinched , beaded blade, dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is an ornate leaf sight adjustable for elevation. It is dovetailed to the barrel flat.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two piece checkered horn. They are held to the frame by engraved screw . The stocks are in excellent condition.
Type of Finish: The barrel is blued. The frame is brass.
Finish Originality: All Original
Bore Condition: The 22 RF bore is grey with defined rifling. The 32 RF barrel is semi-bright with strong rifling. Both barrels rate 8.5/10
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 97% of its metal finish. This pistol is truly fit for a king and the only finish missing is the finish inside the barrel action flat on the left and right of the chamber.The overall condition of the pistol is excellent.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle.The barrel has no play to the frame. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This one of one Pistol comes in a custom made fitted walnut case with tools and cleaning rod. Made in Berlin Germany.
Our Assessment: Heinrich Friedrich Wilhelm Barella was born in Soest, North Rhine- Westpahalia on Jan. 3, 1819. His grandfather had emigrated in 1760 from Milan, Italy where the family was well connected,educated and well to do. He (the grandfather) married a woman from the Simon family of Paderborn to the west of Soest. In his late teens Heinrich entered the Royal Foundry in Magdeburg, Saxony where he served a four year apprenticeship. In 1844 he founded his first gunshop in Magdeburg “H. Barella, Königl. Hofbüchsenmacher”. About 1860 Heinrich was recognized by the Royal Prussian court for his high quality products and opened a second shop in Berlin on Laubenstrasse 9. Evidently he changed locations in Berlin several times as an 1866 advertisement gives his shop address as Behrenstrasse nr. 29. Later he moved the shop to Mohrenstrasse nr. 61 to be nearer to the Royal Court. In the early 1860’s Heinrich developed a “quick loading” conversion of muzzle loaders to breech loaders using a paper combustible cartridge.
This beautiful, highly engraved, single shot pistol is no less of a creation than the ones made for the aforementioned royalty. Barella was a true artisan and appreciated around the world for his mechanical contributions to the firearms industry. This pistol comes from the Richard Claus Private Collection. It comes with two separate 12.5” barrels, one in 32RF, and another in 22RF Flobert. The pistol has beautiful engraving and the condition is incredible. One Of One and fit for a King; this cased commissioned pistol is one for the books. It will be a shining addition to any collection.
Markings: The left of the barrel was marked “WHITNEYVILLE ARMORY CT US”. The bottom of the grip frame is marked “2471B”. Inside the grip panel is stamped with the serial number.
Barrel Length: The round barrel is 2”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a half-moon-shaped blade at the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a “V” groove in the top strap. It is exposed when the shooter cocks the hammer.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The two-piece varnished walnut grip. Both sides show compression and handling marks notably compression marks on the lower front edge. Inside the grip panel is stamped with the serial number. The grips rate in about fine overall condition.
Type of Finish: The finish nickel chased brass frame, blued cylinder, and barrel with case-colored hammer.
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is dark and the rifling is apparent There is erosion in the barrel. 7/10 for a bore rating in this writer’s opinion.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 65% of its metal finish. Some of the silver has been lost on the right side of the frame. The blue from the barrel and cylinder are missing. There are handling marks. All the wear seems quite honest. Overall, this handgun rates in about good condition. Please see our photos.
Mechanics: The action does function correctly. The hammer will cock and the trigger will throw the hammer. The cylinder will lock up. We did not fire this handgun. We do not recommend firing this weapon.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Included with this revolver is an assortment of accouterment; a Birds-Eye Maple Jewelry Box belonging to Madame Fannie Porter, The box is well made and a plaque has been mounted to the top adorned with her name and the words “FORT WORTH”. This gives us reason to believe in our assumptions. Inside the box we were pleased to find a Model 1907 14kt Gold Petite size zero ladies' pocket watch inscribed with the maker's name on the inside; "Philadelphia Watch Co”. Our research shows the watch to be worth around $800 alone. A small golden bangle of a bracelet accompanies the watch. The bracelet has a strong clasp and hinge and is engraved with a French floral design. All these items and one .38 Caliber rimfire bullet, are included with the revolver and are appropriate to the pistol and its age. (Ammo Ships Separate)
Our Assessment: Madam Fannie Porter ran one of the most luxurious brothels in Texas at the turn of the 20th century. Fannie was born in England in February 1873 but moved to the United States with her family when she was one year old. As a young teen, she married, but by the time the Wild Bunch made their way to San Antonio in the late 1800s, she was widowed, running the successful bordello and gladly welcoming the outlaws into her fold.
Located in San Antonio’s Second Ward at the corner of Durango and South San Saba Streets, the house was built in 1893 and “advertised” itself as a “boarding house.” Fannie, herself was mentioned in various city directories from 1890 until 1902. The house was said to have boasted fine glass fixtures, silk sheets, and plush carpeting, and for her “special customers,” including members of the Wild Bunch, she served chilled champagne.
For several years, the brothel served as a rest stop, hideout, rendezvous, and headquarters for Butch Cassidy and the rest of the Hole-in-the-Wall Gang. It was here that Harry Longabaugh, better known as the Sundance Kid, is thought to have met Etta Place. According to some accounts, the beautiful Etta was working at Fannie’s place as either a prostitute or chambermaid, and it was Longabaugh who set her up as a teacher so she could start a new life. Harvey Logan, known as Kid Curry, also met his girl, Annie Rogers, at Fannie’s brothel.
Whitneyville Armory Model 1-1/2 Spur Trigger Pocket Revolver, made circa 1871 through 1879 in New Haven, Connecticut. Around 14,000 of these 5-shot revolvers are estimated to have been manufactured at Eli Whitney Jr.’s Whitneyville Armory in the 1870s. This little single action solid frame revolver was produced in different frame sizes, depending on the caliber. It was chambered in .22, .32, or .38 rimfire cartridges. They came with a brass frame with a variety of finishes including nickel plated, blued, or a combination of both. The “bird’s head” grips were normally walnut, rosewood, or hard rubber, with some examples of ivory or pearl grips sometimes encountered. The overall condition is very good. Only some of the finish but the action is excellent. The bore is in good condition with strong rifling. The
Presentation Cased Pair Over Under Percussion Pistols .36 Cal 2" 1850s Antique
Markings: Aside from the damascus barrels, the metal parts feature decorative scroll engravings. The two lock-plates on each pistol is marked with Belgium proofs. The barrels are marked “NR” and frames are numbered “118”
Barrel Length: 2” round
Sights / Optics: There no provisions for sights
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock are one piece burl / walnut grips with almost no handling marks. The overall rating is excellent.
Type of Finish Damascus, Nickel & Bright
Finish Originality: Original
Overall Condition: The guns retain over 95% of its metal finish. There is still a significant amount of nickel on the box locks. The Damascus barrels retain most of their finish although there is some light surface oxidation and light handling marks on them. Notably, there is light handling wear along some leading edges. The bright parts have some light surface oxidation on them. The markings remain clear. The screwheads are un-marred and serviceable. Overall, the pistols is in Fine Plus condition for a pair of antiques.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly on both pistols. A single trigger pull fires both hammers. The triggers and the springs are strong. We did not fire these pistols. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: The guns come with a presentation case (key included) with a brass plaque and blue lining. Also included is a bullet mold /
nipple wrench combo, balls, an ivory powder flask and ivory cap tin. The case is missing one of the brass lock fixtures on the front of the box. The case has some light- moderate handling marks, including oxidation on the brass parts, consistent with an older item but it remains in Very Good condition.
Our Assessment: Here we present an antique set of European Over/Under Boxlock Percussion Pistols, made circa 1850 in Belgium. These little self-defense pistols would have been most at home in the pocket of anyone in the busy cities of Europe during the 1800s. These pistols are small, light and simple. Men would carry them concealed in a waistcoat pocket and women would hide them in a hand muff. They are elegantly engraved on all sides of the frame. Some of its other features include a folding trigger, which come out when the hammer is cocked. The folding trigger was safer and more concealable than other pistols without this feature. These two pistols are accompanied by an ivory powder flask & cap tin, as well as balls and bullet mold; all set in a beautiful lockable display case.
E. Remington & Sons Model 1876 Lifter Grade 2 30" Full 12 GA Hammer Double Shotgun, Antique
Lot #254 (Sale Order 254 of 674)
Make: E. Remington & Sons
Model: "Lifter" Model 1876, Grade 2
Serial Number: 3864
Year of Manufacture: 1876-1878, Antique
Caliber: 12 Gauge 2 5/8" Shells, Black Powder Only
Action Type: Double Barrel Side by External Hammer Shotgun with Extractor
Barrel Length: 30”
Choke: Both Full, both fixed.
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a brass bead set on the rib.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece checkered walnut with a wedge-secured splinter forend, semi-pistol grip, straight comb and smooth metal buttplate. The forend has a chip-loss at the left-rear, repaired with the original piece, and another repaired chip loss at the front filled with a non-original piece. There is a small fill at the toe and a tiny crack at the rear of the right lockplate. There are scattered nicks, scuffs and scratches. The checkering shows some wear, mostly in the forend, but is generally well defined. The LOP measures approximately 13 7/8" and 13" from the fronts of the triggers to the back of the buttplate. The plate has gone to a light-moderate patina with some surface erosion. Overall, the stocks are in about Very Good condition as repaired Antique.
Type of Finish: Browned Damascus & Case Color
Finish Originality: Original, numbered parts match.
Bore Condition: The bores are semi-bright with scattered light erosion and pitting. In this writer's opinion, the bores rate 5 or 6 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 15% of its metal finish. The barrels have good finish where protected by the forend, exposed surfaces have gone to a uniform patina with generally strong damascus patterning showing. There is some muted case color in protected areas, stronger color under the fence-sculpting and hammers, with most exposed portions of the receiver worn to white or gone to patina. There are some scattered nicks, scuffs and scratches. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The rib marking is worn, but legible, other markings are clear. Overall, this shotgun is in Very Good condition as Antique.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The barrels lock up with no play to the receiver. We did not fire this shotgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: This is an attractive double barrel from the early days of the Remington company and is an improvement over their first breech-loading shotgun. The Whitmore shotgun was announced in 1873 and was released for sale in 1874, leading collectors to use both names interchangeably, even Remington books do this. These were not even officially named, just simply referred to by the company as “Hammer Lifter”, referencing a barrel lever that is pushed up and retracts a sling bar on the top of the frame. The slider has two little wings that catch the hammers and lift them into the half cock position, hence the “Hammer Lifter” name. Prior to the invention of rebounding hammers, this was a very necessary saefty feature. In 1875, the design would be updated with rebounding hammers, now simply referred to as the "Lifter". There were a couple of other small improvements, this being a Grade 2 Model 1876.
The gun's 30” barrels are crafted out of damascus steel paired with a case colored frame. The Lifter is an interesting and scarce design that comes from one of Americas favorite names in firearms. The production of the Lifters can fairly be estimated at only 5,000 with the highest recorded being 4475 and serial number 5600 is reported but it is believed to be a later model. No matter if you collect Antiques, double barrels, or Remingtons, this would make a great addition to any collection. Please see our photos and good luck!
Year of Manufacture: 1860’s, Converted 1869, Consistent with E.C. Meacham
Caliber: .45-70
Action Type: Single Shot Lever Operated Falling Block Breech Loading Percussion Rifle
Markings: The upper tang is marked “C,14175”. The lockplate is marked “SHARPS’ PAT / OCT 5TH 1852.” in the center. The left side of the receiver is marked “C. SHARPS’ PAT. / SEPT. 12TH 1848”. The top of the barrel is marked “Old Reliable”, “SHARPS RIFLE CO. BRIDGEPORT, CONN.”. The right side of the rear sight is marked “12345”.
Barrel Length: 32”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade fixed to the top of a block fixed to the barrel. The rear sight is a folding ladder sight. There is a “u” notch in the bottom of the sight for use when the ladder is folded down. When the ladder is raised, there is a “V” notch at the top of the slider and another in the top edge of the ladder. The ladder is marked from “6” to “12”. The rear sight is not original to the barrel.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two piece walnut with straight grip, straight comb, steel buttplate, and schnabel style forend. The stocks appears to be sporterized from a military style stock as there is a shallow groove in the bottom of the forend where the ramrod would have sat. This rifle has been put together, nicely I might add. The sling bar and ring has been removed and the holes filled with screws. There are compressions, scratches, and a few nicks throughout. There is a crack on the top right side of the wrist from the corner of the receiver to the center of the upper tang. The LOP measures 13 7/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has nicks around the edges and light handling wear with finish loss all around the edges. The stocks are in about Very Good overall condition as not original to the rifle.
Type of Finish: The barrel is blued and the receiver, hammer and lockplate are case colored.
Finish Originality: Original finish to their respective parts.
Bore Condition: The bore is bright, the rifling is sharp. There is light to mild intermittent erosion down the length, but no heavy pitting of any sort. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 7/10 for Antique.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 15% of its metal finish. Most of the finish has taken to a mottled patina. There is case color finding its way through some of the patina and oxidation, but most of it has been muted all around with traces remaining in the protected areas. There is some fire blue on some of the screw heads and lever pin. The screw heads are sharp to tool marked with serviceable slots. The markings on the barrel are crisp, the markings on the receiver are faded to the point of being partially incomplete. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good condition as Antique.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: Sharps rifles and carbines were purchased by the U.S. Army and Navy during the Civil War. The Sharps carbine was the most significantly utilized carbine of the Civil War. It was a single shot percussion breechloader using paper cartridges and revolutionized hand weaponry at the time. However, some years after the war’s end, the Army found that it had some 50,000 rifles and carbines in its inventory which had become obsolete as they were unable to fire newer self-contained cartridges. Arrangements were made to convert these rifles to fire self-contained cartridges so that they could continue use in the Army. Unfortunately for Sharps, they underestimated the cost of performing the conversions and didn’t realize this until the contracts were in place and the conversions were being performed. While the commandant of Springfield felt that they were justified in receiving additional compensation and the Chief of Ordnance agreed, the Secretary of War did not and no further compensation was provided. This would contribute to financial woes that Sharps would experience in later years. This rifle was built off of one of those converted receivers. The hammer was filled and re-profiled from one designed for a percussion cap, the nipple was removed and the breech block modified to accept a cam firing pin. The primer feed mechanism was removed and its channel in the side of the lockplate filled. The conversion is consistent with a large number of rifles altered by the firm of E.C. Meacham in St. Louis, Louisiana. This example is equipped with a 32" barrel chambered in .45-70 and some nice walnut stocks.
Sharps Model 1863 Carbine Conversion to 28 GA Falling Block Antique
Lot #256 (Sale Order 256 of 674)
Make: Sharps Rifle Mfg. Co.
Model: Civil War-era Sharps Model 1863 Carbine Conversion to Centerfire
Serial#: 31784
Year of Manufacture: Circa 1863-1865, Antique
Caliber: .20 GA
Action Type: Single Shot Lever-Action Falling Block Rifle
Markings: The rear left portion of the barrel is marked with a small “C.” The left side of the frame is marked “C” and faded stamp “SHARP’S PAT / SEPT. 12TH 1848”. The top tang is marked “31784”. The butt-plate is unmarked. The right side of the frame has a faded mark “R.S. LAWRENCE PAT. / APRIL 12TH 1859” and “C. SHARPS’ PAT. / OCT. 5TH 1852”. The receiver lever pin is marked “S”. The rear sight is marked “R.S. LAWRENCE / PATENTED / FEB. 15TH 1869”. The right side of the barrel band is marked “U”. The top of the barrel is marked “MODEL OF 1863”.
Barrel Length: 22”
Sights/ Optics: The front sight is an orange fiber optic filled in the front sight base. The rear sight was a folding ladder sight but has been removed but the vase still remained, dovetailed at the rear and screwed at the front.
Stock Configuration & Condition/ Grip: The stocks are two-piece wood featuring a forend secured by a barrel band and retaining screw, a straight wrist, a straight comb and a semi-crescent butt-plate. The stock has some mild to heavy handling marks, nicks and scuffs.There is some erosion on the sling bar and on the ring. There are no notable cracks. The LOP is 13 7/8” from the trigger to the rear of the butt-plate. The buttplate has taken a dark patina throughout with mild corrosion, erosion, and other spots of rust. Overall, the stocks are in Good condition for an Antique.
Type of Finish: Blue & Case Color
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly dark with intermittent erosion and pitting throughout. The bore is smooth where not interrupted by erosion. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 4/10.
Overall Condition: The rifle retains about 10% of its metal finish. There is still appreciable bluing on the barrel under the forend. The exposed portion of the barrel is largely coated in light surface oxidation and has taken a dull patina color. The rest of the gun’s finish has worn off and is coated in light surface oxidation which gives it a dull patina color. There are some light handling marks, nicks and scuffs. The hammer has been cut down to fit in a scabbard. Some markings have faded but the discernible markings have been described above. The screwheads are tooled but remain serviceable. Overall, the rifle is in Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements,
Box Paperwork and Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: The Sharps Carbine was a percussion ignition breech-loader that was carried by cavalrymen during the American Civil War. By the end of the four-year conflict the superiority of breech-loaded weaponry had become clear, but the percussion ignition system was showing its obsolescence and new firing mechanisms were developed. Among a number of Civil-War vintage surplus, a number of Sharps Carbines were converted with modern firing pins and rechambered for several calibers. These conversions were both carried out at Springfield Armory and also done by private companies.
This particular specimen appears to have been rebored and had its stocks either replaced or refurbished. The gun is chambered for 20 GA and despite some superficial wear it remains both aesthetically pleasing and mechanically sound. This is a solid option for historical firearms collectors.
US Indian Wars Cavalry Burnside Model 1865 Spencer Carbine 56-50 Antique
Lot #257 (Sale Order 257 of 674)
Make: Burnside Rifle Co.
Model: 1865 Spencer Carbine
Serial Number: 1503
Year of Manufacture: Ca. 1865
Caliber: 56-50 Spencer Rimfire
Action Type: Lever Operated Rotating Breechblock Repeating Carbine with Tubular Magazine Loaded Through the Buttstock
Markings: The top of the receiver at the chamber is marked “SPENCER REPEATING RIFLE / PAT’D MARCH 6, 1860 / MANUF’D AT PROV, R.I. / BY BURNSIDE RIFLE Co” and “MODEL / 1865”, behind the breech-block and the bottom of the barrel under the forend are each marked “1503”. The bottom of the barrel also has “L”, “3” and “A”. There is a cartouche on the left side of the buttstock.
Barrel Length: 20”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade integral to a rectangular block fixed to the barrel. The rear sight is a folding ladder, showing a “V” notch. There is a “V”-notch at the top of the ladder and the slider has a “V”-notch.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut. The forend is secured by a barrel band and a screw. The buttstock has a straight wrist, straight comb and steel carbine-style buttplate. There is a sling bar with ring in the left of the wrist and a sling plate in the belly. The stocks have moderate wear with scattered nicks, dings, scrapes and scratches. There is a repaired crack on the rear right side of the forend. There is another small crack on top of the wrist. The LOP measures 13” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate has scattered nicks and scratches, some minor oxidation, and wear around the edges including erosion at the heel and toe. Overall, the stocks are in Very Good condition as repaired Antique.
Type of Finish: Blue & Case Color
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is gray and the rifling is well defined. There is scattered erosion and some pitting in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 6.5 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This carbine retains about 5% of its metal finish. There is infrequent remaining finish in well protected areas. The receiver has some spots showing a nickel-like appearance, typical of old case-hardening due to higher nickel content in the surface. The barrel has gone to a mottled patina. There is better case color on the portions of the lever and breech-block concealed when the action is closed. There are scattered nicks, scuffs and scratches. There is some scattered minor surface erosion. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with usable slots. The markings are generally clear, the manufacturer’s marking on the chamber ring appears to have been stamped with a broken die. Overall, this carbine rates in Very Good condition as Antique.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This carbine comes with a single 7-round tubular magazine.
Our Assessment: Spencer Repeating rifles and carbines were invented by Christopher Miner Spencer. The Army initially rejected his innovative design for fear that the fast-loading repeater would use too much ammunition and burden an already strained logistics system. At the titanic clash at Gettysburg, Spencer repeaters played a pivotal role. During the battle, General George Armstrong Custer’s Michigan Cavalry Brigade utilized their advanced Spencers to defeat an attack led by General J.E.B. Stuart, whose force outnumbered Custer’s by a factor of 3-1. The rapid fire capability of the repeaters proved more than a match for the large Confederate force which was forced to retreat. Despite this success, President Abraham Lincoln was reluctant to invest in the Spencer. To remedy this, Spencer himself secured an audience with President Lincoln to prove the worth of his invention.
Just a month after Custer had proven the effectiveness of his repeaters, Spencer secured a meeting with the President who was impressed with the effectiveness of the arm. Unsurprisingly, the government began to place larger orders for the Spencer repeaters, with the carbine variant making up the bulk of the units offered to the US military. Ironically, John Wilkes Booth had a Spencer Carbine with him after having assassinated President Lincoln. The demand for Spencer carbines was so great that a contract was also provided to the Burnside Rifle Company, who produced 30,496 Spencer carbines from April to October 1865. Though made too late to see combat in the Civil War, Model 1865 Spencer carbines were the mainstay of the US Cavalry in the Indian Wars that immediately followed until the Model 1873 “Trapdoor” Springfield carbine was introduced.
This Burnside produced Model 1865 Spencer Carbine is in fairly good shape. This antique carbine’s action works great, it has a decent bore, and is well preserved for a mid-19th century military firearm. This old repeating carbine will ce
Sharps New Model 1863 .50-70 Gov't Single Shot Rifle, 1865-1869 Antique
Lot #258 (Sale Order 258 of 674)
Make: Sharps Rifle Mfg. Co.
Model: Sharps New Model 1863 Carbine
Serial#: 63272
Year of Manufacture: Circa 1863-1865, Antique
Caliber: .50-70 Govt. – Conversion
Action Type: Single Shot, Lever-Action Falling Block Rifle
Barrel Length: 22”
Sights/ Optics: There is a fixed base with a fixed brass blade and a folding ladder which presents a V-notch in the down position and when raised presents a fixed V at the top, an aperture, a V-notch slider and a V-notch at the bottom.
Stock Configuration & Condition/ Grip: The stocks are two piece wood featuring a forend secured by a barrel band and retaining screw, a straight wrist, a straight comb and a semi-crescent butt-plate. A sling bar with a saddle ring is also present. The stock has heavy handling marks, nicks and scuffs. There are some notable cuts in the left side of the forend, a few deep gashes and scrapes throughout, and losses at the wrist where the receiver forms the top tang. The losses have been filled. There is a deep cut on the left side of the wrist. The LOP is 13 3/4” from the trigger to the rear of the butt plate. The buttplate is dark with patina, corrosion, and oxidation. Overall, the stocks are in Good condition for an antique and repaired.
Type of Finish: Case Color and Blued
Finish Originality: Original to Conversion
Bore Condition: The bore is semi-bright. The rifling is sharp where not interrupted by erosion. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 6/10.
Most antique firearms have bores that will show erosion. This is not only due to age but to the use of black powder. When fired, black powder reacts corrosively. NRA Antique Firearm Conditions Standards are quite lenient for bores. In some cases the NRA standards disregarded the bore’s condition for collectors firearms.
Overall Condition: The rifle retains about 25% of its metal finish. The remaining case color on the receiver has taken a nickel appearance. Most of the metal has gone to a dark mottled patina with spots of corrosion and oxidation throughout. The screwheads are range from tool marked to disfigured but remain serviceable. The markings are somewhat faded in some areas and faded completely in others. Overall, the rifle is in Good condition for an antique.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements,
Box Paperwork and Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: The Sharps Carbine was a percussion ignition breech-loader that was carried by cavalrymen during the American Civil War. By the end of the four-year conflict the superiority of breech-loaded weaponry had become clear, but the percussion ignition system was showing its obsolescence and new firing mechanisms were developed. Among a number of Civil-War vintage surplus, a number of Sharps Carbines were converted with firing pins and rechambered for several calibers. These conversions were both carried out at Springfield Armory and also done by private companies.
This particular specimen appears to have had its barrel relined as the serials match on the receiver and barrel. The gun is chambered for .50-70 Govt and despite some superficial wear it remains both aesthetically pleasing and mechanically sound. This is a solid option for historical firearms collectors and quite rare to find one of these rifles with such a good bore and finish remaining.
BGI Co. No. 501 Bowie Knife & Sheath American Made Guttapercha Handle Antique 1900s Old West
Lot #259 (Sale Order 259 of 674)
A man's last line of self defense in the Old West was often his trusty bowie knife. It could not jam, run out of ammunition, or misfire. While the majority of fine bowie knives were English made, some American manufacturers, such as B.G.I. Co. of Bridgeport, Connecticut, “threw their hat into the ring” with a line of sturdy yet elegant bowies. This Antique 1900s Old West B.G.I. Co American Made Jigged Guttapercha Handle No 501 Bowie Knife is in Very Good Condition, with some sharpening and nicking to the blade edge, some light sharpening to the top false edge, some cleaning, scratching, and pitting at each side of the blade, the guard having been affixed at a tad bit of an angle, some light verdigris and patina to the guard, some light scattered cracking around some of the handle scale pin housings, a few small chips in the upper spine of the left handle scale, and with some light overall age wear evident. Otherwise, the knife is in fine shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it features a bright 6 1/8” clip point bowie blade with a top false edge, sports elegant jigged dark brown guttapercha (hard rubber) handle scales secured by 3 brass pins, and is stamped at the ricasso with its maker and model, “B.G.I. Co / BRIDGEPORT CONN / No 501”. It boasts a brass full guard, and is complete with the original Antique 1900s B.G.I. Co No 501 Brown Leather Scabbard in Very Good Condition, having lost all of the “grip” from the throat, meaning the sheath will slide right off if the knife is held by the handle with the point down towards the ground, and with a 1” line of surface cracking down the right side of the upper body, and with some scattered scratching, spot darkening, and age wear evident. Otherwise, the scabbard is in fine shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it’s stamped on the middle of the riveted leather belt loop at the upper back with its matching maker and model, “B.G.I. Co / NO. 501”, bears an understated line of embossing down the sides at front and back, and the set is a fine example of a rare, original Antique 1900s Old West B.G.I. Co American Made Jigged Guttapercha Handle No 501 Bowie Knife.
Alfred Williams EBRO English Bowie Knife & Sheath Jigged Bone Handle Antique 1890s Old West
Lot #260 (Sale Order 260 of 674)
A man's last line of self defense in the Old West was often his trusty bowie knife. It could not jam, run out of ammunition, or misfire. The finest bowie knives intended for sale in the American West were made by well respected English cutlers in Sheffield. This Antique 1890s Old West Alfred Williams EBRO Jigged Bone Handle English Bowie Knife is in Very Good Condition, with some light sharpening and nicking to the blade edge, some cleaning, scratching, and pitting at each side of the blade, some light verdigris along the top front edge of the guard, some light cleaning, scratching, and pitting to the guard, some light scattered shrinking to the handle scales such that they remain a bit shy of the tang in areas, and with some light overall age wear evident. Otherwise, the knife is in fine shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it features a bright 7” clip point bowie blade with a top false edge, sports elegant jigged bone handle scales secured by 3 steel pins, and is stamped at the ricasso with its maker, “ALFRED / WILLIAMS / SHEFFIELD / ENGLAND”. The presence of “ENGLAND” in the maker’s mark denotes post-1890 manufacture, as after 1890, in accordance with the McKinley Tariff, all foreign made knives imported into the US had to be stamped with the country of origin. It shows the traditional Alfred Williams “EBRO” trademark surrounded by two iron cross shaped symbols stamped along the left side of the blade, boasts a nickel silver full guard, and is complete with the original Antique 19th Century Brown Leather Scabbard in Very Good Condition, having shrunk just a bit where it can’t fully accept the blade, though it’s hardly noticeable, and with some light wrinkling to the end tip, some crazing to the back of the “mushroom” at top, some wrinkling to the belt hanger at the upper back, some light scattered scratching and spot darkening throughout, and with some scattered age wear evident. Otherwise, the scabbard is in fine shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it bears an understated line of embossing down the sides at front and back, carries a fully intact sewn leather belt loop at the upper back, and the set is a fine example of a very rare, original Antique 1890s Old West Alfred Williams EBRO Jigged Bone Handle English Bowie Knife.
Joseph Rodgers & Sons English Bowie Knife & Sheath Stag Handle Antique 1900s Old West
Lot #261 (Sale Order 261 of 674)
A man's last line of self defense in the Old West was often his trusty bowie knife. It could not jam, run out of ammunition, or misfire. The finest bowie knives intended for sale in the American West were made by well respected English cutlers in Sheffield, among the most famous of which was Joseph Rodgers & Sons. This Antique 1900s Old West Joseph Rodgers & Sons Stag Handle English Bowie Knife is in Very Good Condition, with a small chip to the blade tip, some sharpening, grinding, and light nicking to the blade edge, some cleaning, scratching, pitting, and spot patina at each side of the blade, some light cleaning, scratching, and pitting to the guard, some dark patina to the tang, and with some scattered age wear evident. Otherwise, the knife is in fine shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it features a bright 5 7/8” clip point bowie blade with a top false edge, sports thin yet elegant genuine stag handle scales secured by 3 steel pins, and is stamped at the ricasso with its maker, “J. RODGERS & SONS / 6. NORFOLK ST / SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND”, surmounted by “E R” centered by a king’s crown, denoting the knife was produced during the reign of Edward VII (1901-1910). It shows the two traditional Joseph Rodgers & Sons proof marks at the reverse ricasso, boasts a nickel silver full guard, and is complete with the original Antique 1900s Brown Leather Scabbard in Good Condition, having shrunk just a bit where it can’t fully accept the blade, though it’s hardly noticeable, and with some light loosening to the end tip, two small spot dents along the right edge of that end tip, some cleaning, scratching, and pitting to the metal throat and end tip, three small nicks in the lower portion of the belt hanger at the upper back, some verdigris to the brass rivets securing that belt hanger, some scattered scratching and darkening throughout, and with some overall age wear evident. Otherwise, the scabbard is in fine shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it bears understated “chain link” line embossing down the sides at front and back, carries a sewn and riveted leather belt loop at the upper back, and exhibits a matching nickel silver throat and end tip. The set is a fine example of a very rare, original Antique 1900s Old West Joseph Rodgers & Sons Stag Handle English Bowie Knife.
B.G.I. Co No 501 Bowie Knife & Sheath American Made Jigged Guttapercha Handle Antique 1900s Old West
Lot #262 (Sale Order 262 of 674)
A man's last line of self defense in the Old West was often his trusty bowie knife. It could not jam, run out of ammunition, or misfire. While the majority of fine bowie knives were English made, some American manufacturers, such as B.G.I. Co. of Bridgeport, Connecticut, “threw their hat into the ring” with a line of sturdy yet elegant bowies. This Antique 1900s Old West B.G.I. Co American Made Jigged Guttapercha Handle No 501 Bowie Knife is in Very Good Condition, with some sharpening and nicking to the blade edge, some scattered nicking to the blade spine, some cleaning, scratching, light pitting, and light spot patina at each side of the blade, the guard having been affixed at a tad bit of an angle, some light verdigris and patina to the guard, some scattered cracking around some of the handle scale pin housings, and with some light overall age wear evident. Otherwise, the knife is in fine shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it features a hefty 7 7/8” bright clip point bowie blade with a top false edge, sports elegant jigged dark brown guttapercha (hard rubber) handle scales secured by 3 brass pins, and is stamped at the ricasso with its maker and model, “B.G.I. Co / BRIDGEPORT CONN / No 501”. It boasts a brass full guard, and is complete with the original Antique 1900s B.G.I. Co No 501 Brown Leather Scabbard in Very Good Condition, with only some scattered crazing, scratching, and age wear evident. Otherwise, the scabbard is in fine shape, with absolutely no rips, holes, tears, or other damage. Most interestingly, it’s stamped on the middle of the riveted leather belt loop at the upper back with its matching maker and model, “B.G.I. Co / NO. 501”, bears an understated line of embossing down the sides at front and back, and the set is a fine example of a rare, original Antique 1900s Old West B.G.I. Co American Made Jigged Guttapercha Handle No 501 Bowie Knife.
I*XL George Wostenholm English Boot Dagger Celebrated Cutlery Stag Handle Antique 1880s Old West
Lot #263 (Sale Order 263 of 674)
A man's last line of self defense in the Old West was often his trusty boot knife. It could not jam, run out of ammunition, or misfire. The finest boot knives intended for sale in the American West were made by well respected English cutlers in Sheffield, among the most famous of which was George Wostenholm, with his “I*XL” trademark known for quality the world over. This Antique 1880s Old West I*XL George Wostenholm Celebrated Cutlery Stag Handle English Boot Dagger is in Very Good Condition, with some slight sharpening to the blade edges, a very small nick in the lower bottom blade edge, some light cleaning, scratching, and pitting at each side of the blade, some pitting to each end of the guard, some light cleaning, scratching, and pitting to the rest of the guard, and with some light overall age wear evident. Otherwise, the dagger is in fine shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it features a bright 4 3/8” double edge dagger spearpoint blade with a pronounced central spine, sports gorgeous genuine stag handle scales with deep, elegant, and dark natural stippling secured by a pair of nickel silver pins (and with a matching nickel silver blank escutcheon on the left handle scale), and is stamped at each side of the ricasso with its maker, the famous “I*XL / GEORGE / WOSTENHOLM / CELEBRATED / CUTLERY”. The lack of “ENGLAND” in the maker’s mark denotes pre-1890 manufacture, as after 1890, in accordance with the McKinley Tariff, all foreign made knives imported into the US had to be stamped with the country of origin. It boasts a matching nickel silver full guard, and is complete with the original Antique 19th Century “I*XL” Gold Leaf Stamped Brown Leather Scabbard in Good Condition, with some drying to the leather body, one small spot dent in the lower front end tip, two small spot dents in the lower back end tip, some light cleaning, scratching, and pitting to the metal throat and end tip, missing the frog stud from the front throat, and with some scattered age wear evident. Otherwise, the scabbard is in fine shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it bears “I*XL” stamped in gold leaf along the front body, flanked by a pair of matching gold leaf vine lines, carries understated floral scroll embossing down the sides, and exhibits a matching nickel silver throat and end tip. The set is a fine example of a very rare, original Antique 1880s Old West I*XL George Wostenholm Celebrated Cutlery Stag Handle English Boot Dagger.
Pribyl Brothers English Bowie Knife & Sheath India Steel Stag Handle Antique 1880s Old West
Lot #264 (Sale Order 264 of 674)
A man's last line of self defense in the Old West was often his trusty bowie knife. It could not jam, run out of ammunition, or misfire. The finest bowie knives intended for sale in the American West were made by well respected English cutlers in Sheffield. This Antique 1880s Old West Pribyl Brothers India Steel Stag Handle English Bowie Knife is in Very Good Condition, with some light sharpening and chipping to the blade edge, some light scattered nicking along the lower right top false edge and the right side of the blade spine, some cleaning, scratching, and pitting at each side of the blade, the guard having been affixed at a bit of an angle, some light cleaning, scratching, and pitting to the guard, some smoothing to the left handle scale, and with some scattered age wear evident. Otherwise, the knife is in fine shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it features a bright 5 7/8” clip point bowie blade with a top false edge, sports mellow genuine stag handle scales with elegant natural stippling secured by 3 steel pins, and is stamped at the ricasso with its maker, “PRIBYL / BROTHERS / SHEFFIELD”. The lack of “ENGLAND” in the maker’s mark denotes pre-1890 manufacture, as after 1890, in accordance with the McKinley Tariff, all foreign made knives imported into the US had to be stamped with the country of origin. It’s stamped “INDIA / STEEL” within a parallelogram at the reverse ricasso, boasts a nickel silver full guard, and is complete with the original Antique 19th Century Brown Leather Scabbard in Good Condition, with the leather belt loop having been removed from the upper back, leaving a pair of two rows of empty stitching at the upper back, some scuffing, tearing, and wavy bending to the end tip, a line of wrinkling across the back end tip, some scattered scratching, spot scuffing, and darkening throughout, and with some overall age wear evident. Otherwise, the scabbard is in fine shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it bears understated “chain link” line embossing down the sides at front and back, and the set is a fine example of a very rare, original Antique 1880s Old West Pribyl Brothers India Steel Stag Handle English Bowie Knife.
Slater Brothers English Dirk Fighting Knife Dagger & Sheath Stag Handle Antique 1880s Old West
Lot #265 (Sale Order 265 of 674)
A man's last line of self defense in the Old West was often his trusty dagger. It could not jam, run out of ammunition, or misfire. The finest daggers intended for sale in the American West were made by well respected English cutlers in Sheffield. This Antique 1880s Old West Slater Brothers Stag Handle English Dirk Fighting Knife Dagger is in Very Good Condition, with some sharpening to the blade edges, a small chip in the upper bottom blade edge, some cleaning, scratching, and spot patina at each side of the blade, a hairline crack in the bottom edge of the right handle scale, and with some scattered age wear evident. Otherwise, the dagger is in fine shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it features a bright 6 1/8” double edge dagger spearpoint blade with a pronounced central spine, sports gorgeous genuine stag handle scales with deep, elegant, and dark natural stippling secured by 3 steel pins (and with a nickel silver blank escutcheon on the left handle scale), and is stamped at the ricasso with its maker, “SLATER / BROTHERS / SHEFFIELD”. The lack of “ENGLAND” in the maker’s mark denotes pre-1890 manufacture, as after 1890, in accordance with the McKinley Tariff, all foreign made knives imported into the US had to be stamped with the country of origin. It boasts a matching nickel silver full guard, and is complete with the original Antique 19th Century Brown Leather Scabbard in Good Condition, having shrunk just a bit to the point where it can’t fully accept the blade, though it’s hardly noticeable, having lost all of the “grip” from the throat, meaning the sheath will slide right off if the knife is held by the handle with the point down towards the ground, and with the top end of the belt hanger having come completely unstitched from the upper back body, the bottom end of that belt hanger remaining loose though the stitching is fully intact, some wrinkling and scuffing to the back end tip, and with some scattered scratching, spot darkening, and age wear evident. Otherwise, the scabbard is in fine shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it bears understated “chain link” line embossing down the sides at front and back, and the set is a fine example of a very rare, original Antique 1880s Old West Slater Brothers Stag Handle English Dirk Fighting Knife Dagger.
Wade Wingfield & Rowbotham English Bowie Knife & Sheath Stag Handle Antique 1880s Old West
Lot #266 (Sale Order 266 of 674)
A man's last line of self defense in the Old West was often his trusty bowie knife. It could not jam, run out of ammunition, or misfire. The finest bowie knives intended for sale in the American West were made by well respected English cutlers in Sheffield. This Antique 1880s Old West Wade Wingfield & Rowbotham Stag Handle English Bowie Knife is in Very Good Condition, with a bit of nicking to the blade tip, some light sharpening to the blade edge, some cleaning, scratching, and pitting at each side of the blade, some verdigris along the top front edge of the guard, some light cleaning, scratching, and pitting to the guard, some light scattered shrinking to the handle scales such that they remain a bit shy of the tang in areas, and with some light overall age wear evident. Otherwise, the knife is in fine shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it features a bright 7” clip point bowie blade with a top false edge, sports elegant genuine stag handle scales secured by 3 steel pins, and is stamped along the left side of the blade with its maker, “WADE WINGFIELD / & ROWBOTHAM / SHEFFIELD”, along with the firm’s “crown and harp” logo. It’s also marked “SHEFFIELD / ENGLAND” at the ricasso. The lack of “ENGLAND” in the vertical maker’s stamp and the presence of that “SHEFFIELD / ENGLAND” mark at the ricasso reveals a great deal about the time at which the knife was made, likely ca. 1885-1890. It was clearly made without a country of origin mark originally, but after 1890, in accordance with the McKinley Tariff, all foreign made knives imported into the US had to be stamped with the country of origin. Thus the knife was likely made before 1890 but close enough to that date that it was still in the company’s inventory to be imported into the US and require the country of origin stamp. It boasts a nickel silver full guard, and is complete with the original Antique 19th Century Brown Leather Scabbard in Very Good Condition, with only some scattered wrinkling, darkening, and age wear evident. Otherwise, the scabbard is in fine shape, with absolutely no rips, holes, tears, or other damage. Most interestingly, it bears an understated line of embossing down the sides at front and back, carries a fully intact sewn leather belt loop at the upper back, below the familiar “mushroom” shaped leather piece commonly encountered on these ca. 1880s scabbards, and the set is a fine example of a very rare, original Antique 1880s Old West Wade Wingfield & Rowbotham Stag Handle English Bowie Knife.
I*XL George Wostenholm English Bowie Knife The Hunter's Companion Stag Handle Antique 1870s
Lot #267 (Sale Order 267 of 674)
A man's last line of self defense in the Old West was often his trusty bowie knife. It could not jam, run out of ammunition, or misfire. The finest bowie knives intended for sale in the American West were made by well respected English cutlers in Sheffield, among the most famous of which was George Wostenholm, with his “I*XL” trademark known for quality the world over. This Antique 1870s Old West I*XL George Wostenholm The Hunter’s Companion Stag Handle English Bowie Knife is in Very Good Condition, with some light sharpening to the blade edge, a very small nick in the lower blade edge, some light cleaning, scratching, and pitting at each side of the blade, some letters in the maker’s markings along the left side of the blade having faded away due to over-cleaning, some light cleaning, scratching, and pitting to the guard, a 3/8” hairline crack in the bottom inner corner of each handle scale, and with some light overall age wear evident. Otherwise, the knife is in fine shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it features a bright 5” drop point bowie blade with a top false edge, sports gorgeous genuine stag handle scales with deep, elegant, and dark natural stippling secured by 4 nickel silver pins (and with a matching nickel silver blank escutcheon on the left handle scale), and is stamped at the middle left side of the blade with its maker, “G. WOSTENHOLM / WASHINGTON WORKS”, at the lower left side of the blade with its model, “THE REAL I*XL KNIFE / THE HUNTER’S COMPANION”, and at the ricasso with their iconic “I*XL” trademark in large font. The “Washington Works” portion of those George Wostenholm markings denotes manufacture by that famous Sheffield, England cutler from 1848 to the ca. 1870s. Additionally, after 1890, in accordance with the McKinley Tariff, all foreign made knives imported into the US had to be stamped with the country of origin. It boasts a matching nickel silver full guard, and is complete with the original Antique 19th Century “I*XL” Gold Leaf Stamped Brown Leather Scabbard in Good Condition, with some drying and scuffing at the front throat of the leather body, a spot of drying and scuffing at the upper back left throat of the leather body, some light cleaning, scratching, and pitting to the metal throat and end tip, and with some scattered age wear evident. Otherwise, the scabbard is in fine shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it bears “I*XL” stamped in gold leaf along the front body, flanked by a pair of matching gold leaf vine lines, carries understated diagonal line embossing down the sides, and exhibits a matching nickel silver throat and end tip, the former with a nickel silver frog stud. The set is a fine example of a very rare, original Antique 1870s Old West I*XL George Wostenholm The Hunter’s Companion Stag Handle English Bowie Knife.
Joseph Rodgers & Sons English Bowie Knife Dragon Carved Guttapercha Handle Antique 1890s Old West
Lot #268 (Sale Order 268 of 674)
A man's last line of self defense in the Old West was often his trusty bowie knife. It could not jam, run out of ammunition, or misfire. The finest bowie knives intended for sale in the American West were made by well respected English cutlers in Sheffield, among the most famous of which was Joseph Rodgers & Sons. This Antique 1890s Old West Joseph Rodgers & Sons Dragon Carved Guttapercha Handle English Bowie Knife is in Very Good Condition, with a small chip to the blade tip, some sharpening to the blade edge, some cleaning, scratching, pitting, and spot patina at each side of the blade, some edge nicking and brownish patina to the guard, some patina to the tang, some light patina to the handle scale pins, and with some scattered age wear evident. Otherwise, the knife is in fine shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it features a bright 6” clip point bowie blade with a top false edge, sports elegant dark brown “guttapercha” (hard rubber) handle scales with incredible dragon, vine leaf, and fleur-de-lis relief carved designs and “diamond checkering” in standard application at each side (those scales are secured by 3 nickel silver pins), and is stamped at the left side of the blade with its maker, “JOSEPH RODGERS & SONS / CUTLERS TO THEIR MAJESTIES / NO 6. NORFOLK ST / SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND”, along with the firm’s two traditional proof marks. The presence of “ENGLAND” in the maker’s mark denotes post-1890 manufacture, as after 1890, in accordance with the McKinley Tariff, all foreign made knives imported into the US had to be stamped with the country of origin. It boasts a beautiful undulating “cloud” like nickel silver full guard, and is complete with the original Antique 19th Century Leather Scabbard in Good Condition, having lost all of the “grip” from the throat, meaning the sheath will slide right off if the knife is held by the handle with the point down towards the ground, and with a 3/8” crack in the bottom right front edge of the throat, a sizable spot dent in the middle front end tip, a spot dent in the upper right side of the body, moderate scattered drying, stiffening, and surface cracking to the body, which appears to have been coated in a dark brown (almost black) lacquer or paint at some point long ago, some light cleaning, scratching, pitting, and patina to the metal throat and end tip, and with some overall age wear evident. Otherwise, the scabbard is in fine shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it carries a sewn leather belt loop at the upper back, exhibits a matching nickel silver throat and end tip, and the set is a fine example of a very rare, original Antique 1890s Old West Joseph Rodgers & Sons Dragon Carved Guttapercha Handle English Bowie Knife.
Joseph Rodgers & Sons English Bowie Knife & Sheath Stag Handle Antique 1890s Old West
Lot #269 (Sale Order 269 of 674)
A man's last line of self defense in the Old West was often his trusty bowie knife. It could not jam, run out of ammunition, or misfire. The finest bowie knives intended for sale in the American West were made by well respected English cutlers in Sheffield, among the most famous of which was Joseph Rodgers & Sons. This Antique 1890s Old West Joseph Rodgers & Sons Stag Handle English Bowie Knife is in Very Good Condition, with some fairly rough sharpening to the blade edge, some light nicking to the lower blade edge, some light cleaning, scratching, and pitting at each side of the blade, the guard having been affixed at a bit of an angle, some smoothing to the left handle scale, a deep crack across the length of the lower left handle scale, and with some light overall age wear evident. Otherwise, the knife is in fine shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it features a bright 7” clip point bowie blade with a top false edge, sports mellow genuine stag handle scales with elegant natural stippling secured by 3 steel pins, and is stamped at the ricasso with its maker, “J. RODGERS & SONS / 6 NORFOLK ST / SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND”. The presence of “ENGLAND” in the maker’s mark denotes post-1890 manufacture, as after 1890, in accordance with the McKinley Tariff, all foreign made knives imported into the US had to be stamped with the country of origin. It shows the two traditional Joseph Rodgers & Sons proof marks at the reverse ricasso, boasts a nickel silver full guard, and is complete with the original Antique 19th Century Brown Leather Scabbard in Good Condition, with a few shallow spot dents in the lower left front throat, a sizable spot dent in the lower front end tip, some deep surface cracking across the top fold of the belt hanger, some light drying and crazing around the lower body, some light cleaning, scratching, and pitting to the metal throat and end tip, and with some scattered age wear evident. Otherwise, the scabbard is in fine shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it bears understated “chain link” line embossing down the sides at front and back, carries a sewn leather belt loop at the upper back, and exhibits a matching nickel silver throat and end tip. The set is a fine example of a very rare, original Antique 1890s Old West Joseph Rodgers & Sons Stag Handle English Bowie Knife.
Joseph Rodgers & Sons English Bowie Knife Stag Handle Initials Engraved Antique 1890s Old West
Lot #270 (Sale Order 270 of 674)
A man's last line of self defense in the Old West was often his trusty bowie knife. It could not jam, run out of ammunition, or misfire. The finest bowie knives intended for sale in the American West were made by well respected English cutlers in Sheffield, among the most famous of which was Joseph Rodgers & Sons. This Antique 1890s Old West Joseph Rodgers & Sons Stag Handle Initials Engraved English Bowie Knife is in Very Good Condition, with some light chipping to the blade tip, a notable chip in the upper blade edge, some light cleaning, scratching, and pitting at each side of the blade and guard, two small hairline surface cracks in the lower left handle scale, one small hairline surface crack in the lower spine of the right handle scale, and with some light overall age wear evident. Otherwise, the knife is in fine shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it features a bright 7 7/8” clip point bowie blade with a top false edge, sports gorgeous genuine stag handle scales with deep, elegant, and dark natural stippling secured by 5 steel pins (and with a nickel silver escutcheon hand engraved with the cursive script initials “T.R.N.” at the middle left handle scale), and is stamped at the ricasso with its maker, “J. RODGERS & SONS / NO 6 NORFOLK ST / SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND”. The presence of “ENGLAND” in the maker’s mark denotes post-1890 manufacture, as after 1890, in accordance with the McKinley Tariff, all foreign made knives imported into the US had to be stamped with the country of origin. It shows the two traditional Joseph Rodgers & Sons proof marks at the reverse ricasso, boasts a matching nickel silver full guard with “ball” ends, and is complete with the original Antique 19th Century Brown Leather Scabbard in Good Condition, with a shallow spot dent in the upper left front throat, some light loosening and some scattered spot denting to the end tip, some wrinkling and crazing to the belt loop at the upper back, some wrinkling across the lower back body, some scattered scratching, spot scuffing, and darkening to the body, some scattered cleaning, scratching, and spot patina to the metal throat and end tip, and with some scattered age wear evident. Otherwise, the scabbard is in fine shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it bears understated “chain link” line embossing down the sides at front and back, carries a sewn leather belt loop at the upper back, and exhibits a matching nickel silver throat and end tip. The set is a fine example of a very rare, original Antique 1890s Old West Joseph Rodgers & Sons Stag Handle Initials Engraved English Bowie Knife.
Joseph Rodgers & Sons Massive English Bowie Knife Carved Guttapercha Handle Antique 1890s Old West
Lot #271 (Sale Order 271 of 674)
A man's last line of self defense in the Old West was often his trusty bowie knife. It could not jam, run out of ammunition, or misfire. The finest bowie knives intended for sale in the American West were made by well respected English cutlers in Sheffield, among the most famous of which was Joseph Rodgers & Sons. This Antique 1890s Old West Joseph Rodgers & Sons Carved Guttapercha Handle Massive English Bowie Knife is in Good Condition, with some sharpening to the blade edge, moderate cleaning, scratching, and pitting at each side of the blade, some light patina to the guard, some patina to the tang, and with some scattered age wear evident. Otherwise, the knife is in fine shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it features a hefty, intimidating 10 1/8” bright clip point bowie blade with a top false edge, sports elegant dark brown “guttapercha” (hard rubber) handle scales with incredible dragon, vine leaf, and fleur-de-lis relief carved designs and “diamond checkering” in standard application at each side (those scales are secured by 3 nickel silver pins), and is stamped at the left side of the blade with its maker, “JOSEPH RODGERS & SONS / CUTLERS TO THEIR MAJESTIES / NO 6 NORFOLK ST / SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND”, along with the firm’s two traditional proof marks. The presence of “ENGLAND” in the maker’s mark denotes post-1890 manufacture, as after 1890, in accordance with the McKinley Tariff, all foreign made knives imported into the US had to be stamped with the country of origin. It boasts a beautiful undulating “cloud” like nickel silver full guard, and is complete with the original Antique 19th Century Dark Brown Leather Scabbard in Good Condition, with a few small spot dents to the end tip, some drying, scuffing, and crazing to the leather body and belt hanger, some fairly deep surface cracking along the top fold of the belt hanger, some cleaning, scratching, and spot patina to the metal throat and end tip, and with some overall age wear evident. Otherwise, the scabbard is in fine shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it bears understated “chain link” line embossing down the sides at front and back, carries a sewn leather belt loop at the upper back, and exhibits a matching nickel silver throat and end tip. The set is a fine example of a very rare, original Antique 1890s Old West Joseph Rodgers & Sons Carved Guttapercha Handle Massive English Bowie Knife.
Joseph Rodgers & Sons Large English Bowie Knife & Sheath Stag Handle Antique 1890s Old West
Lot #272 (Sale Order 272 of 674)
A man's last line of self defense in the Old West was often his trusty bowie knife. It could not jam, run out of ammunition, or misfire. The finest bowie knives intended for sale in the American West were made by well respected English cutlers in Sheffield, among the most famous of which was Joseph Rodgers & Sons. This Antique 1890s Old West Joseph Rodgers & Sons Stag Handle Large English Bowie Knife is in Very Good Condition, with some light sharpening and nicking to the blade edge, some cleaning, scratching, and scattered pitting at each side of the blade, some light verdigris, cleaning, scratching, and pitting to the guard, some scattered spot patina to the tang, and with some scattered age wear evident. Otherwise, the knife is in fine shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it features a hefty 8 7/8” bright clip point bowie blade with a top false edge, sports gorgeous genuine stag handle scales with deep, elegant, and dark natural stippling secured by 3 steel pins, and is stamped at the ricasso with its maker, “J. RODGERS & SONS / NO 6 NORFOLK ST / SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND”. The presence of “ENGLAND” in the maker’s mark denotes post-1890 manufacture, as after 1890, in accordance with the McKinley Tariff, all foreign made knives imported into the US had to be stamped with the country of origin. It shows the two traditional Joseph Rodgers & Sons proof marks at the reverse ricasso, boasts a nickel silver full guard, and is complete with the original Antique 19th Century Brown Leather Scabbard in Very Good Condition, with a small, hardly noticeable gap between the guard and throat when the knife is sheathed, some scattered verdigris around the edges of the throat and end tip, some scattered spot denting to the end tip, some light cleaning, scratching, and pitting to the metal throat and end tip, a small spot dent in the middle back body, a few loose stitches at the lower sewn portion of the belt hanger, and with some scattered scratching, spot darkening, and age wear evident. Otherwise, the scabbard is in fine shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it bears understated “chain link” line embossing down the sides at front and back, carries a sewn leather belt loop at the upper back, and exhibits a matching nickel silver throat and end tip. The set is a fine example of a very rare, original Antique 1890s Old West Joseph Rodgers & Sons Stag Handle Large English Bowie Knife.
Joseph Rodgers & Sons Massive English Bowie Knife & Sheath Stag Handle Antique 1910s Old West
Lot #273 (Sale Order 273 of 674)
A man's last line of self defense in the Old West was often his trusty bowie knife. It could not jam, run out of ammunition, or misfire. The finest bowie knives intended for sale in the American West were made by well respected English cutlers in Sheffield, among the most famous of which was Joseph Rodgers & Sons. This Antique 1910s Old West Joseph Rodgers & Sons Stag Handle Massive English Bowie Knife is in Very Good Condition, with some pitting at the left side of the blade tip, some light sharpening and slight nicking to the blade edge, some light cleaning, scratching, and pitting at each side of the blade and guard, a very small hairline surface crack in the lower spine of the right handle scale, a very small, hardly noticeable chip in the bottom edge of the right handle scale, and with some light overall age wear evident. Otherwise, the knife is in fine shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it features a hefty, intimidating 10” bright clip point bowie blade with a top false edge, sports gorgeous genuine stag handle scales with deep, elegant natural stippling secured by 4 steel pins (and with a nickel silver blank escutcheon on the left handle scale), and is stamped at the ricasso with its maker, “J. RODGERS & SONS / NO 6. NORFOLK ST / SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND”, surmounted by “G R” centered by a king’s crown, denoting the knife was produced during the reign of either George V (1910-1936) or George VI (1936-1952). Based on the style (bowie knives such as this largely fell out of favor by the 1920s), the knife almost certainly dates to the first decade of George V’s reign. It shows the two traditional Joseph Rodgers & Sons proof marks at the reverse ricasso, boasts a nickel silver full guard with “ball” ends, and is complete with the original Antique 1910s Brown Leather Scabbard in Very Good Condition, having shrunk a bit to the point where it can’t fully accept the blade, and with a very small spot dent in the lower front end tip, some scattered verdigris around the back throat, some light cleaning, scratching, and pitting to the metal throat and end tip, some verdigris to the nickeled brass belt hanger rivets, a small spot dent in the middle right back body, some light wrinkling to the lower back body, and with some scattered scratching, spot darkening, and age wear evident. Otherwise, the scabbard is in fine shape, with absolutely no rips, holes, tears, or other damage. Most interestingly, it bears understated “chain link” line embossing down the sides at front and back, carries a sewn and riveted leather belt loop at the upper back, and exhibits a matching nickel silver throat and end tip. The set is a fine example of a very rare, original Antique 1910s Old West Joseph Rodgers & Sons Stag Handle Massive English Bowie Knife.
I*XL George Wostenholm & Son Massive English Bowie Knife & Sheath Stag Handle Antique 1890s Old West
Lot #274 (Sale Order 274 of 674)
A man's last line of self defense in the Old West was often his trusty bowie knife. It could not jam, run out of ammunition, or misfire. The finest bowie knives intended for sale in the American West were made by well respected English cutlers in Sheffield, among the most famous of which was George Wostenholm, with his “I*XL” trademark known for quality the world over. This Antique 1890s Old West I*XL George Wostenholm & Son Stag Handle Massive English Bowie Knife is in Very Good Condition, with some sharpening to the blade edge, a very small nick in the middle and lower blade edge, some light cleaning, scratching, pitting, and spot patina at each side of the blade, some light patina and edge nicking to the guard, some light scattered shrinking to the handle scales such that they remain a bit shy of the tang in areas, some patina to the tang, and with some light overall age wear evident. Otherwise, the knife is in fine shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it features a hefty, intimidating 10” bright clip point bowie blade with a top false edge, sports gorgeous genuine stag handle scales with deep, elegant, and dark natural stippling secured by 4 steel pins, and is stamped at the middle left side of the blade with its maker, “G. WOSTENHOLM & SON / WASHINGTON WORKS / SHEFFIELD, ENG.”, along with their iconic “I*XL” trademark in large font at the ricasso. The presence of “ENG.” in the maker’s mark denotes post-1890 manufacture, as after 1890, in accordance with the McKinley Tariff, all foreign made knives imported into the US had to be stamped with the country of origin. It boasts a nickel silver full guard with “ball” ends and the initials "JWH" hand scratched into the underside, and is complete with the original Antique 19th Century Brown Leather Scabbard in Good Condition, with some wrinkling and scuffing to the end tip and lower body, some crazing to the belt hanger at the upper back, some scattered scratching, scuffing, and spot darkening throughout, and with some overall age wear evident. Otherwise, the scabbard is in fine shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it bears understated “chain link” line embossing down the sides at front and back, carries a sewn leather belt loop at the upper back, and exhibits the name and location “J.W. Harrison / Richmond, VA” hand written in old, elegant black font at the upper front, suggesting the original owner of this stunning knife and scabbard once resided in the capital of the “Old Dominion State”, the genteel “River City”, in the post-Civil War era. The set is a fine example of a very rare, original Antique 1890s Old West I*XL George Wostenholm & Son Stag Handle Massive English Bowie Knife.
Joseph Rodgers & Sons Massive English Bowie Knife & Sheath Stag Handle Antique 1910s Old West
Lot #275 (Sale Order 275 of 674)
A man's last line of self defense in the Old West was often his trusty bowie knife. It could not jam, run out of ammunition, or misfire. The finest bowie knives intended for sale in the American West were made by well respected English cutlers in Sheffield, among the most famous of which was Joseph Rodgers & Sons. This Antique 1910s Old West Joseph Rodgers & Sons Stag Handle Massive English Bowie Knife is in Very Good Condition, with some pitting at each side of the blade tip, some sharpening to the blade edge, some cleaning, scratching, pitting, and spot patina at each side of the blade, some brownish patina to the left end of the guard, some light verdigris, cleaning, scratching, and pitting to the rest of the guard, some patina to the tang, and with some scattered age wear evident. Otherwise, the knife is in fine shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it features a hefty, intimidating 12” bright clip point bowie blade with a top false edge, sports gorgeous genuine stag handle scales with elegant, dark natural stippling secured by 4 steel pins (and with a nickel silver blank escutcheon on the left handle scale), and is stamped at the ricasso with its maker, “J. RODGERS & SONS / NO 6. NORFOLK ST / SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND”, surmounted by “G R” centered by a king’s crown, denoting the knife was produced during the reign of either George V (1910-1936) or George VI (1936-1952). Based on the style (bowie knives such as this largely fell out of favor by the 1920s), the knife almost certainly dates to the first decade of George V’s reign. It shows the two traditional Joseph Rodgers & Sons proof marks at the reverse ricasso, boasts a nickel silver full guard with “ball” ends, and is complete with the original Antique 1910s Brown Leather Scabbard in Very Good Condition, having shrunk just a bit to the point where it can’t fully accept the blade, though it’s hardly noticeable, and with some light spot denting around the end tip, some brownish patina to the right end of the throat (matching that on the guard), some letters and the numerical series “1985” lightly hand scratched into the belt hanger at the upper back, a small surface tear in the bottom right corner of that belt hanger, some patina to the belt hanger rivets, some scattered cleaning, scratching, pitting, and spot patina to the metal throat and end tip, and with some scattered scratching, spot darkening, and age wear evident. Otherwise, the scabbard is in fine shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it bears understated “chain link” line embossing down the sides at front and back, carries a sewn and riveted leather belt loop at the upper back, and exhibits a matching nickel silver throat and end tip. The set is a fine example of a very rare, original Antique 1910s Old West Joseph Rodgers & Sons Stag Handle Massive English Bowie Knife.
Joseph Rodgers & Sons Large English Dirk Fighting Knife Dagger Ebony Handle Antique 1880s Old West
Lot #276 (Sale Order 276 of 674)
A man's last line of self defense in the Old West was often his trusty dagger. It could not jam, run out of ammunition, or misfire. The finest daggers intended for sale in the American West were made by well respected English cutlers in Sheffield, among the most famous of which was Joseph Rodgers & Sons. This Antique 1880s Old West Joseph Rodgers & Sons Ebony Handle Large English Dirk Fighting Knife Dagger is in Good Condition, with a chip to the blade tip, some nicking to the upper blade edges, some sharpening to the blade edges, some cleaning, scratching, and pitting at each side of the blade, moderate dark pitting at each side of the ricasso, some scattered cleaning, scratching, pitting, and patina to the guard, some patina to the tang, and with some scattered age wear evident. Otherwise, the knife is in fine shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it features a hefty, intimidating 8 1/8” bright double edge dagger spearpoint blade with a deep central fuller running the entire length at each side, sports elegant dark brown checkered ebony handle scales secured by 4 nickel silver pins (and with a nickel silver blank escutcheon on the left handle scale), and is stamped at the left side of the blade with its maker, “JOSEPH RODGERS & SONS / 6 NORFOLK ST, SHEFFIELD”, along with the firm’s two traditional proof marks. The lack of “ENGLAND” in the maker’s mark denotes pre-1890 manufacture, as after 1890, in accordance with the McKinley Tariff, all foreign made knives imported into the US had to be stamped with the country of origin. It boasts a thick nickel silver full guard, and is complete with the original Antique 1880s Brown Leather Scabbard in Good Condition, with some small surface cracks around the bottom end tip, and with some overall scratching, crazing, spot darkening, and age wear evident. Otherwise, the scabbard is in fine shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it bears understated “chain link” line embossing down the sides at front and back, carries a sewn leather belt loop extending from the upper back, and the set is a fine example of a very rare, original Antique 1880s Old West Joseph Rodgers & Sons Ebony Handle Large English Dirk Fighting Knife Dagger.
Figured & Rose Colored Wood Sword Cane Antique 19th Century, No CA, AR, MA, NY
Lot #277 (Sale Order 277 of 674)
A well accoutered gentleman in the “Gilded Age” of the post-Civil War United States often carried a finely made walking stick to aid in his stride, but also to ward off unscrupulous ruffians who might accost him after dark. A further improvement upon the walking stick for self-defense was a hidden sword blade sheathed inside, and that gave rise to beautifully made “sword canes” in the postbellum era. An intimidating sword blade sprung from what appeared to be a simple walking stick presented a nasty surprise to a potential attacker, and often diffused what could’ve been a deadly confrontation. This Antique 19th Century Figured & Rose Colored Wood Sword Cane is in Fair Condition, with some sharpening to the blade edge, some cleaning, scratching, pitting, and patina at each side of the blade, some edge chipping to the top spine of the handle (over the brass collar), some scattered hairline cracking around the upper handle, moderate flaking at the lower right side of the handle, some grayish soiling at the lower left side of the handle, and with some overall age wear evident. Otherwise, the sword cane is in fair shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it features a once bright 15 5/16” spearpoint blade, sports a unique figured and rose colored wood handle with an internal brass collar around the ricasso, and is unmarked as to its maker, though almost certainly dates to the late 19th century. It’s complete with the original Antique 19th Century Matching Figured & Rose Colored Wood Sword Cane Scabbard in Fair Condition, with heavy loosening, denting, and upward bending to the end tip, moderate flaking around the lower body, heavy cracking to the upper spine of the body, some dark soiling to the wooden throat, and with moderate overall age wear evident. Otherwise, the scabbard is in fair shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it bears a nickeled brass end tip, carries a wooden throat, and the rig measures 35 3/4” long overall. The set is a fine example of a rare, original Antique 19th Century Figured & Rose Colored Wood Sword Cane. With apologies to our valued clients around the country, we cannot ship this item to California, Arkansas, Massachusetts, or New York.
US Post-Civil War Ivory Pommel Walnut Handle Sword Cane Antique 1870s , No CA, AR, MA, NY
Lot #278 (Sale Order 278 of 674)
A well accoutered gentleman in the “Gilded Age” of the post-Civil War United States often carried a finely made walking stick to aid in his stride, but also to ward off unscrupulous ruffians who might accost him after dark. A further improvement upon the walking stick for self-defense was a hidden sword blade sheathed inside, and that gave rise to beautifully made “sword canes” in the postbellum era. An intimidating sword blade sprung from what appeared to be a simple walking stick presented a nasty surprise to a potential attacker, and often diffused what could’ve been a deadly confrontation. This Antique 1870s US Post-Civil War Ivory Pommel Walnut Handle Sword Cane is in Fair Condition, with some light rounding to the blade tip, a small chip in the top false edge, some sharpening to the blade edge, heavy pitting and patina at each side of the blade, heavy chipping to the top right edge of the handle such that a large “V” shaped piece is now missing, heavy cracking to the pommel, though it otherwise remains well intact, and with moderate overall age wear evident. Otherwise, the sword cane is in fair shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it features a once bright 24 3/8” spearpoint blade with a wide fuller for its entire length that was almost certainly modeled after the US Civil War M-1840 NCO or Musician Sword, sports an incredible “mushroom” shaped ivory pommel with elegant natural age crazing and browning, and boasts a mellow walnut handle with a brass lined lanyard hole through the lower end. It’s unmarked as to its maker, though almost certainly dates to the ca. 1870s, and is complete with the original Antique 1870s Matching Walnut Sword Cane Scabbard in Fair Condition, with heavy loosening to the brass collar (which is missing one of the metal securing pins from the side), moderate hairline surface cracking around the top and bottom body, heavy deep cracking around the upper and lower body, moderate denting and leftward bending to the brass end tip, some loosening to that brass end tip, and with moderate overall age wear evident. Otherwise, the scabbard is in fair shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it bears a darkened brass collar with a wooden interior throat, carries a matching darkened brass end tip with 4 decorative lines around the top, and the rig measures 35” long overall. The set is a fine example of a rare, original Antique 1870s US Post-Civil War Ivory Pommel Walnut Handle Sword Cane. With apologies to our valued clients around the country, we cannot ship this item to California, Arkansas, Massachusetts, or New York.
Hess Knifeworks was founded in 2005 by Don and Andy Hess, and for nearly 20 years, they produced a line of beautifully made hunting knives out of Gladstone, Michigan, the old home of the world famous knife company Marble’s. Hess knives paid homage to Marble’s in their styling and quality. It’s believed that Hess Knifeworks has gone out of business as of the end of 2023, making any Hess knives scarce and desirable today. This Vintage 2006 Hess Knifeworks Buckeye Burl Handle Stag Pommel “Frontiersman” Hunting Knife is in Excellent Condition, with some scattered brownish storage patina at each side of the blade, some scattered verdigris and storage patina at each side of the guard, some light brownish storage soiling at the upper inner right handle spacers, and with some light scattered age wear evident. Otherwise, the knife is in excellent shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it features a 6 7/8” bright satin finished clip point bowie blade with a top false edge, sports a stunningly beautiful buckeye burl handle with elegant reddish wood, black composition, and brass interspersed spacers at each end, and is stamped at the ricasso with its maker, the famous “Hess Knives / Gladstone, MI”. The knife boasts a gorgeous genuine stag pommel with some elegant natural stippling, carries a brass full guard, and retains the original “2006” dated cardboard blade sleeve. It’s complete with the original Vintage Brown Leather Scabbard in Excellent Condition, with a spot of error stitching at the upper right front body, and with some light scattered scratching, darkening, and age wear evident. Otherwise, the scabbard is in excellent shape, with absolutely no rips, holes, tears, or other damage to the elegant “saddle” brown leather construction. Most interestingly, it bears a fully functional metal “glove” snap closure leather handle retention strap, exhibits a folded over and stitched leather belt loop at top, and the set comes in the original “Hess Knifeworks / Gladstone, MI 49837 / 1-906-428-1684” white cardboard box in Excellent Condition as well. The box is hand marked with the model and handle composition “Frontiersman / Buckeye Burl” in black marker at the left end, and the set is a beautiful example of a rare, original Vintage 2006 Hess Knifeworks Buckeye Burl Handle Stag Pommel “Frontiersman” Hunting Knife.
6-Point Bull Elk Hide Taken In 1981 By Gunwriter Rick Hacker, 6.5' x 5' Tanned Elk Robe
Lot #280 (Sale Order 280 of 674)
“Some of my most pleasurable memories of hunting are connected with stalking some great bull elk in frosty weather, when the woods rang with his challenges”, so wrote Theodore Roosevelt in his 1907 book “Good Hunting”. The taking of elk for sport or sustenance has been a tradition for American hunters for over a century and a half. This 6-Point Bull Elk Hide Taken In 1981 By Gunwriter Rick Hacker, 6.5’ x 5’ Tanned Elk Robe is in Good Condition, with about 10-12 scattered holes and tears, some stitched repairs on the “tanned” underside of the tail, a few stitched stitched repairs at the “tanned” underside of the right hind quarter, some rough cutting to the edges, and with some overall wrinkling and storage wear evident. Otherwise, the robe is in fine shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it’s a classic “hide-on” elk robe with a beautifully tanned “roughout” underside, a painstaking process, measures about 6 1/2 feet long x 5 feet wide, and boasts thick brown elk hair throughout, especially at middle where there’s a sizable patch of a light brown, almost blonde color. Now to the provenance of this piece, which comes directly from the personal collection of award-winning gunwriter and book author Rick Hacker. Mr. Hacker relates this elk hide was “taken and tanned from the 6-point elk I shot in 1981 with my .54 Gemmer Sharps, the photo of which is on the cover of the first edition of my book, “The Muzzleloading Hunter” (Winchester Press/Outdoor Life Press).” It has resided in Rick Hacker’s personal collection until now, and a signed letter of authenticity from Mr. Hacker will accompany this piece. This elk robe would be a wonderful addition to a ranch home or Western room as an homage to the “wapiti”. A fine example of a rare, original 6-Point Bull Elk Hide Taken In 1981 By Gunwriter Rick Hacker, 6.5’ x 5’ Tanned Elk Robe.
American Bison Buffalo Hide Taken In The 1980s By Gunwriter Rick Hacker, 7'x6' Tanned Robe
Lot #281 (Sale Order 281 of 674)
“His glossy fall coat was in fine trim and shone in the rays of the sun, and his pride of bearing showed him to be in the lusty vigor of his prime”, so wrote Theodore Roosevelt of a bull bison he took in the Dakota Badlands in 1883. The taking of buffalo for sport or sustenance has been a tradition for American hunters for over a century and a half. This American Bison Buffalo Hide Taken In The 1980s By Gunwriter Rick Hacker, 7’ x 6’ Tanned Buffalo Robe is in Good Condition, with about 20-25 scattered holes and tears, besides the sizable holes in the middle front, a few stitched repairs at the middle “tanned” underside, moderate thinning to the hair around the tail, some thinning to the hair at the right hind quarter, some light thinning to the hair at the left hind quarter and the middle left side, some rough cutting to the edges, and with some overall wrinkling and storage wear evident. Otherwise, the robe is in fine shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it’s a classic “hide-on” buffalo robe with a beautifully tanned “roughout” underside, a painstaking process, measures about 7 feet long x 6 feet wide, and boasts thick brown buffalo hair throughout, especially at middle where there’s a sizable patch of a light brown, almost blonde color. Now to the provenance of this piece, which comes directly from the personal collection of award-winning gunwriter and book author Rick Hacker. Mr. Hacker relates this buffalo hide came from an American bison “I shot in Montana in the early 1980s with a C. Sharps Arms .40-90 duplex black powder paper patched load; one shot. There is an article about it in “The American Hunter” magazine I wrote back in the 1980s.” It has resided in Rick Hacker’s personal collection until now, and a signed letter of authenticity from Mr. Hacker will accompany this piece. This buffalo robe would be a wonderful addition to a ranch home or Western room as an homage to the “big shaggies”. A fine example of a rare, original American Bison Buffalo Hide Taken In The 1980s By Gunwriter Rick Hacker, 7’ x 6’ Tanned Buffalo Robe.
Bison Skull European Wall Mount 27"x 20"
Lot #282 (Sale Order 282 of 674)
A Bison Skull European Wall Mount is a stunning piece of natural décor that combines rustic charm with a bold statement. Perfect for homes, lodges, or offices, it reflects the majesty of the American bison and adds an earthy, rugged element to interior design.
Gene Autry's Personal Collection "Bells of Capistrano" Western Film Framed Movie Poster W/ COA
Lot #283 (Sale Order 283 of 674)
By 1940, “the singing cowboy” Gene Autry was Republic Pictures’ biggest movie star. His films were more expensive and elaborate than the typical “B” westerns of the day, and usually earned top billing in large cities. In the 1942 picture “Bells of Capistrano”, Autry plays a singing cowboy who comes to the aid of a damsel in distress, a beautiful rodeo owner (played by the stunning Virginia Grey) whose rival sets fire to her rodeo equipment and hurts one of her crew. Autry aims to settle the score, and is assisted by his pal, played by longtime sidekick Smiley Burnette. The “Bells of Capistrano” was Autry’s last movie before entering the US military; he served in the Army Air Forces as a cargo pilot during WW2, mostly flying stateside. This Gene Autry’s Personal Collection “Bells of Capistrano” Western Film Framed Movie Poster is in Good Condition, with three horizontal fold lines, one across the upper third, one across the middle, and one across the lower third, a vertical fold line down the middle, a tear in the lower middle from the intersection of those fold lines, a small tear at the middle left side, 3 small holes along the top (one at each corner and one at middle), 3 small holes along the bottom (also one at each corner and one at middle), several scattered small holes and tears throughout, especially around the edges, some brownish soiling at the bottom front right corner, some scattered scuffing around the edges of the frame, a deep scratch in the upper middle hard cardboard backing, and with some overall fragility and age wear evident. Otherwise, the poster is in fine shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it measures 40 1/2” x 26 1/2” (the frame’s width is only a 1/4” around the front edges), remains professionally mounted in a thick red finished metal frame, and boasts a bright, vibrant illustration at front, with “GENE / AUTRY with / SMILEY BURNETTE” spelled out along the upper left front, a large depiction of Gene Autry in classic western garb in the foreground, a smaller depiction of co-star Smiley Burnette holding a Colt .45 also in the foreground, the title of the picture, “BELLS OF / CAPISTRANO”, in large font at the lower front, the names of the co-stars including “VIRGINIA GREY” and “MORGAN CONWAY” in smaller font at the lower left front, “A REPUBLIC PICTURE” at the still further lower left front, “COUNTRY OF ORIGIN U.S.A.” at the bottom right front corner, and “FRANK BRESEE / COLLECTION” and “33792” at the bottom left front corner. Frank Bresee was a well known American radio actor and radio historian, and hosted the "Golden Days Of Radio" program, which began in 1949 and aired on the Armed Forces Radio Network from 1967-1995. That leads us to the provenance of this piece, which comes directly from the personal collection of noted gun writer Rick Hacker. Mr. Hacker relates: “This original Gene Autry movie poster came out of Gene Autry’s personal collection. It was given by Autry to his long-time employee and well-known KMPC radio disc jockey and television announcer Roger Carroll (real name Kolman C. Rutkin), who worked with Gene Autry from 1959-1980 at the Autry owned Golden West Broadcasters. In gratitude at some point during their long association, the famous “singing cowboy” Gene Autry presented Roger Carroll with this poster. It was acquired in 2000, when a number of items were auctioned off from Roger Carroll’s estate.” It has resided in Rick Hacker’s personal collection until now, and a signed letter of authenticity from Mr. Hacker will accompany this piece. With its rich, vibrant colors, and being professionally framed, this poster is an authentic link to Hollywood’s golden years of musical westerns and singing cowboys. A fine example of a very rare, original Gene Autry’s Personal Collection “Bells of Capistrano” Western Film Framed Movie Poster.
Gene Autry's Personal Collection "Silver Canyon" Western Film Framed Movie Poster W/ COA
Lot #284 (Sale Order 284 of 674)
By the early 1950s, “the singing cowboy” Gene Autry was a bonafide movie star. After fulfilling his contract to Republic Pictures, which expired in 1947, Autry began producing his own films that were then distributed by Columbia Pictures. Gene Autry’s films were more expensive and elaborate than the typical “B” westerns of the day, and usually earned top billing in large cities. In the 1951 picture “Silver Canyon”, Autry and longtime sidekick Pat Buttram play Union scouts sent to Utah to bring in a band of Confederate guerrilla raiders who are interfering with Federal supply lines. This Gene Autry’s Personal Collection “Silver Canyon” Western Film Framed Movie Poster is in Good Condition, with three horizontal fold lines, one across the upper third, one across the middle, and one across the lower third, a few vertical fold lines down the middle, a small tear in the upper portion and the middle portion from the intersection of those fold lines, a few small tears in each of the 4 corners, a few small tears at the middle left side, several scattered small holes and tears throughout, especially around the edges, some scattered spot soiling around the front, some scattered scuffing around the edges of the frame, and with some overall fragility and age wear evident. Otherwise, the poster is in fine shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it measures 40 1/2” x 26 1/2” (the frame’s width is only a 1/4” around the front edges), remains professionally mounted in a thick red finished metal frame, and boasts a bright, vibrant illustration at front, with “GENE’S AN / ARMY SCOUT / RIDING WITH THE / U.S. CAVALRY IN / THE WEST’S MOST / ADVENTUROUS / ERA!” spelled out along the upper left front, a large depiction of Gene Autry in classic western garb holding a Colt .45 atop a horse in the foreground, a US Cavalry column in the background, “COLUMBIA PICTURES presents / Gene AUTRY” at the lower middle front, the title of the picture, “SILVER CANYON”, in large font also at the lower middle front, the names of the co-stars including “Gail Davis” and “Bob Steele” in smaller font at the still further lower middle front, “Copyright 1951 Columbia Pictures Corp. #7813” at the bottom right front corner, “51/372” and “Printed In U.S.A.” at the bottom left front corner, and “FRANK BRESEE / COLLECTION” at the top right and bottom left front corners. Frank Bresee was a well known American radio actor and radio historian, and hosted the "Golden Days Of Radio" program, which began in 1949 and aired on the Armed Forces Radio Network from 1967-1995. That leads us to the provenance of this piece, which comes directly from the personal collection of noted gun writer Rick Hacker. Mr. Hacker relates: “This original Gene Autry movie poster came out of Gene Autry’s personal collection. It was given by Autry to his long-time employee and well-known KMPC radio disc jockey and television announcer Roger Carroll (real name Kolman C. Rutkin), who worked with Gene Autry from 1959-1980 at the Autry owned Golden West Broadcasters. In gratitude at some point during their long association, the famous “singing cowboy” Gene Autry presented Roger Carroll with this poster. It was acquired in 2000, when a number of items were auctioned off from Roger Carroll’s estate.” It has resided in Rick Hacker’s personal collection until now, and a signed letter of authenticity from Mr. Hacker will accompany this piece. With its rich, vibrant colors, and being professionally framed, this poster is an authentic link to Hollywood’s golden years of musical westerns and singing cowboys. A fine example of a very rare, original Gene Autry’s Personal Collection “Silver Canyon” Western Film Framed Movie Poster.
Galco "Exotic" Alligator Leather Colt 3" Officer Pistol Holster, Mag Pouch & Sterling Belt Set
Lot #285 (Sale Order 285 of 674)
Galco International, formerly known as The Famous Jackass Leather Company, was founded by Richard N. Gallagher in 1969 as a small family business in Chicago, Illinois. In 1980, the name of the company was changed to Galco International, and in 1983, they moved from Chicago to their present home in Phoenix, Arizona, where all Galco products are still designed and hand crafted. This Galco “Exotic” Alligator Leather Colt 3” Officer Pistol Holster is in Excellent Condition, with only some scratching and darkening along the interior lining. Otherwise, the holster is in excellent shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it’s crafted of gorgeous cognac alligator leather, features a small of the back (SOB) outside the waistband (OWB) design for a right handed shooter, and was designed to carry a Colt 1911 Officer or Kimber Ultra CDP with a 3” barrel. It’s stamped “MAKER / GALCO / PHOENIX, AZ” at the middle back, above “GENUINE / ALLIGATOR”, and the model number, “CON266AC”, boasts a sewn brown leather lining, and is complete with the matching Galco “Exotic” Cognac Alligator Leather Concealable Mag Pouch in Mint Condition, with absolutely no rips, holes, tears, or damage of any kind. Most interestingly, the mag pouch boasts a sewn brown leather lining, and a folded over and stitched alligator leather belt loop at back, which exhibits the same “MAKER / GALCO / PHOENIX, AZ” maker’s mark. The set is complete with a matching Galco “Exotic” Cognac Alligator Leather 1 1/4” Wide Waist Belt in Excellent Condition, with some scratching and patina to the keeper loops, and with some light scratching and patina to the front buckle. Otherwise, the belt is in excellent shape, with absolutely no rips, holes, tears, or other damage. Most interestingly, it sports a beautiful sterling silver front buckle and end tip, with the former stamped “GALCO / PHOENIX ARIZON” and “STERLING” at the underside, and the latter marked “Galco / INTERNATIONAL / STERLING” at the underside, and is stamped along the interior brown leather lining with the model number, “CON-36AC”, its size, “36”, the same “MAKER / GALCO / PHOENIX, AZ” maker’s stamp, and the same “GENUINE / ALLIGATOR” mark. Galco no longer offers these belts with sterling silver buckle options. Lastly, this set is housed in a “MAKER / GALCO / PHOENIX, AZ” maroon moleskin drawstring bag, and comes directly from the personal collection of award-winning gunwriter and book author Rick Hacker, and a signed letter of authenticity from Mr. Hacker will accompany this rig. A fine example of a very rare, original Galco “Exotic” Alligator Leather Colt 3” Officer Pistol Holster, Mag Pouch & Sterling Belt Set.
Vintage Packards Santa Fe J. Suina Signed Sterling Silver, Turquoise & Leather Cowboy Hatband W/ COA
Lot #286 (Sale Order 286 of 674)
Lapidary artists and silversmiths have been making jewelry in the Southwest for over 150 years. A Navajo man named Atsidi Sani is often credited with being the first to learn the basic techniques from a Mexican silversmith in 1853. After 1880, traders supplied Native American artists with materials for the production of silver jewelry intended for sale to tourists, one of the founding principles of the “trading post”. Jewelry artists from the Pueblos also contributed to the development of silversmithing and lapidary arts in the Southwest, with some Pueblos, like Zuni, establishing unique and extremely popular styles. The “trading post” concept continued well into the 20th century, and one of the most famous was Packard’s on the Plaza in Santa Fe, New Mexico, in business for 70 years from 1944-2013. This Vintage Packards Santa Fe J. Suina Signed Sterling Silver, Turquoise & Leather Cowboy Hatband is in Good Condition, with 4 small holes in the leather at middle, a small surface tear in the leather near the right end, some dark patina to the sterling fittings, and with some scattered wrinkling, darkening, and age wear evident. Otherwise, the hatband is in fine shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it measures 27 1/2” long x 1/2” wide, boasts an incredible design of 8 square sterling silver fittings with embedded Turquoise surrounded by some “cloud style” border engraving, interspersed with 8 rectangular sterling silver fittings with matching “cloud style” border engraving, all along the brown leather body, with the front fitting acting as the sizing/securing buckle, and is stamped at the underside of that front buckle with the maker, content, and artist, “PACKARDS / STERLING / J. SUINA”. J. Suina was a Cochiti (Pueblo) artist who lived near Santa Fe, New Mexico, and frequently made high end sterling jewelry and art pieces for Packard’s in the ca. 1970s. Now to the provenance of this piece, which comes directly from the personal collection of award-winning gunwriter and book author Rick Hacker. Mr. Hacker relates that this hatband has been in his collection for 38 years, and before that, it was in the collection of the late Bob Six, who was president of Continental Airlines from 1936-1980, and married to television actress Audrey Meadows (Alice Kramden from “The Honeymooners”). Bob Six was also a devoted fan of the American West, engaging in fast draw contests and California trail rides with fellow equestrians. It has resided in Rick Hacker’s personal collection until now, and a signed letter of authenticity from Mr. Hacker will accompany this piece. A fine example of a very rare, original Vintage Packards Santa Fe J. Suina Signed Sterling Silver, Turquoise & Leather Cowboy Hatband.
Vintage 1960s Chuck Connors Movie & TV Star Owned Film Prop Buckskin Leather Vest W/ COA
Lot #287 (Sale Order 287 of 674)
Legend has it that Chuck Connors' brief yet memorable appearance as Burn Sanderson, a Texas rancher with a heart of gold, in the 1957 Disney classic "Old Yeller" led to him earning the starring role in ABC's "The Rifleman", set to premiere the following year. His endearing performance as Sanderson impressed the producers of "The Rifleman" to the point that they handed him the role over 40-50 other well qualified actors, in addition to paying his full freight and giving him a small ownership stake in the show. "The Rifleman" premiered in 1958, and ran for 5 seasons until 1963. It was a huge hit, with Connors starring as Union Civil War veteran, widower, and New Mexico territory rancher Lucas McCain. He wielded a Winchester Model 92 rifle with ease, and imparted valuable moral lessons to his son along the way. Connors had led a remarkable life even before his success on the silver screen, having served as a stateside tank warfare instructor during WW2, and then becoming one of only 13 men to ever play both professional basketball in the NBA, for the Boston Celtics no less, and professional baseball in the MLB, for the equally iconic Brooklyn Dodgers. He starred in the movie "Geronimo!" in 1962, and in the television series “Branded” from 1965 to 1966; not exactly a lightweight. Those memorable roles solidified his status as a well respected Western actor in the "cowboy craze" of the post-WW2, baby boom era. Connors is remembered for his steely gaze, lantern jaw, stentorian voice, imposing physical stature, and overall screen presence. This Vintage 1960s Chuck Connors Movie & TV Star Owned Film Prop Buckskin Leather Vest is in Very Good Condition, with a thin rectangular area of whitish soiling at the left chest where something appears to have once been attached by adhesive, and with some scattered scratching, darkening, and age wear evident. Otherwise, the vest is in fine shape, with absolutely no rips, holes, tears, or other damage to the tough brown buckskin leather construction, with the tanned portion on the interior, and the exterior being the “roughout” side. Most interestingly, it boasts the original “WESTERN COSTUME CO. / HOLLYWOOD CALIF.” rectangular white stamp at the inside neck (along with the number “22”), denoting this vest was a film prop, sports three matching “roughout” leather knots at each side of the front placket with closure ties (there are no button holes, the placket would’ve been tied together, but this vest was almost certainly intended to be worn open over a Western shirt for the movie or TV show), and measures 22 3/4” from underarm to underarm across the chest in its natural, untied state. Now to the provenance of this piece, which comes directly from the personal collection of noted gun writer Rick Hacker. Mr. Hacker relates that he was a close friend of Chuck Connors, especially as the latter entered his twilight years. When Chuck Connors passed away in 1992, Mr. Hacker was asked to come to Connors’ Tehachapi ranch home, and was given numerous pieces that Rose Mary Grumley, the executor of Connors' estate, said “Chuck wanted him to have”. This buckskin vest was among those items. It has resided in Rick Hacker’s personal collection until now, and a signed letter of authenticity from Mr. Hacker will accompany this piece. A fine example of a very rare, original Vintage 1960s Chuck Connors Movie & TV Star Owned Film Prop Buckskin Leather Vest.
Vintage 1970s 1980s Chuck Connors Movie & TV Star Named Pearl Snap Western Shirt W/ COA
Lot #288 (Sale Order 288 of 674)
Legend has it that Chuck Connors' brief yet memorable appearance as Burn Sanderson, a Texas rancher with a heart of gold, in the 1957 Disney classic "Old Yeller" led to him earning the starring role in ABC's "The Rifleman", set to premiere the following year. His endearing performance as Sanderson impressed the producers of "The Rifleman" to the point that they handed him the role over 40-50 other well qualified actors, in addition to paying his full freight and giving him a small ownership stake in the show. "The Rifleman" premiered in 1958, and ran for 5 seasons until 1963. It was a huge hit, with Connors starring as Union Civil War veteran, widower, and New Mexico territory rancher Lucas McCain. He wielded a Winchester Model 92 rifle with ease, and imparted valuable moral lessons to his son along the way. Connors had led a remarkable life even before his success on the silver screen, having served as a stateside tank warfare instructor during WW2, and then becoming one of only 13 men to ever play both professional basketball in the NBA, for the Boston Celtics no less, and professional baseball in the MLB, for the equally iconic Brooklyn Dodgers. He starred in the movie "Geronimo!" in 1962, and in the television series “Branded” from 1965 to 1966; not exactly a lightweight. Those memorable roles solidified his status as a well respected Western actor in the "cowboy craze" of the post-WW2, baby boom era. Connors is remembered for his steely gaze, lantern jaw, stentorian voice, imposing physical stature, and overall screen presence. This Vintage 1970s 1980s Chuck Connors Movie & TV Star Named Pearl Snap Western Shirt is in Excellent Condition, with absolutely no rips, holes, tears, or damage to the crisp gray and white striped 50% polyester/50% cotton construction. Most interestingly, it’s a Size X-Large (17 1/2 x 35) with an extra long tail, boasts an elegant black trimmed white “yoke” chest and back, with matching black “arrow” faux pocket facings at the chest, and carries the original “Kenny Rogers / WESTERN COLLECTION / BY KARMAN” maker’s label at the inside neck, which bears the name “CHUCK CONNORS” hand written in blue pen along the bottom. That leads us to the provenance of this piece, which comes directly from the personal collection of noted gun writer Rick Hacker. Mr. Hacker relates that he was a close friend of Chuck Connors, especially as the latter entered his twilight years. When Chuck Connors passed away in 1992, Mr. Hacker was asked to come to Connors’ Tehachapi ranch home, and was given numerous pieces that Rose Mary Grumley, the executor of Connors' estate, said “Chuck wanted him to have”. This western shirt was among those items. It has resided in Rick Hacker’s personal collection until now, and a signed letter of authenticity from Mr. Hacker will accompany this piece. It sports fully functional black “pearl snap” closures down the front and at the cuffs, features the original black plastic button closure at the front collar, and is a beautiful example of a very rare, original Vintage 1970s 1980s Chuck Connors Movie & TV Star Named Pearl Snap Western Shirt.
Vintage 1980s Chuck Connors Movie & TV Star Owned Los Angeles Dodgers Gym/Gun Bag With COA
Lot #289 (Sale Order 289 of 674)
Legend has it that Chuck Connors' brief yet memorable appearance as Burn Sanderson, a Texas rancher with a heart of gold, in the 1957 Disney classic "Old Yeller" led to him earning the starring role in ABC's "The Rifleman", set to premiere the following year. His endearing performance as Sanderson impressed the producers of "The Rifleman" to the point that they handed him the role over 40-50 other well qualified actors, in addition to paying his full freight and giving him a small ownership stake in the show. "The Rifleman" premiered in 1958, and ran for 5 seasons until 1963. It was a huge hit, with Connors starring as Union Civil War veteran, widower, and New Mexico territory rancher Lucas McCain. He wielded a Winchester Model 92 rifle with ease, and imparted valuable moral lessons to his son along the way. Connors had led a remarkable life even before his success on the silver screen, having served as a stateside tank warfare instructor during WW2, and then becoming one of only 13 men to ever play both professional basketball in the NBA, for the Boston Celtics no less, and professional baseball in the MLB, for the equally iconic Brooklyn Dodgers. He starred in the movie "Geronimo!" in 1962, and in the television series “Branded” from 1965 to 1966; not exactly a lightweight. Those memorable roles solidified his status as a well respected Western actor in the "cowboy craze" of the post-WW2, baby boom era. Connors is remembered for his steely gaze, lantern jaw, stentorian voice, imposing physical stature, and overall screen presence. Chuck Connors lived in the Los Angeles area and remained an avid Dodgers fan for much of his life. Biographer David Fury wrote, “His stationary even said “Go Dodgers”, and you’d invariably find Chuck at Dodger Stadium on opening day and as often as he could make it to a ball game.” This Vintage 1980s Chuck Connors Movie & TV Star Owned Los Angeles Dodgers Gym/Gun Bag is in Good Condition, with some scattered fading to the “Dodgers” logo at front and back, some light yellowish spot soiling at each lower front and back, and with some overall wrinkling and age wear evident. Otherwise, the bag is in fine shape, with absolutely no rips, holes, tears, or other damage to the fairly thin yet tough blue nylon construction. Most interestingly, it bears the classic “Dodgers” logo printed in white at front and back, along with a “BA” logo above “Bank of America” printed in white at one side (suggesting the bag was a Dodger Stadium “give-away” item), sports white vinyl trim, white nylon top carry handles, and a fully functional “BS” metal top zipper, and carries the original “JEM MADE IN CHINA / J.E. MAMIYE & SONS / NEW YORK, N.Y. 10016” maker’s tag inside, dating the bag to the 1980s. Now to the provenance of this piece, which comes directly from the personal collection of noted gun writer Rick Hacker. Mr. Hacker relates that he was a close friend of Chuck Connors, especially as the latter entered his twilight years. When Chuck Connors passed away in 1992, Mr. Hacker was asked to come to Connors’ Tehachapi ranch home, and was given numerous pieces that the ex-wife said “Chuck wanted him to have”. This Dodgers bag was among those items. Furthermore, Mr. Hacker recalls that Chuck used to carry his guns around in this very bag, and it once housed Chuck’s Colt Single Action Army, Colt Woodsman, and Smith & Wesson Model 66. It has resided in Rick Hacker’s personal collection until now, and a signed letter of authenticity from Mr. Hacker will accompany this piece. It measures about 16” x 8” x 8” when full, and is a fine example of a very rare, original Vintage 1980s Chuck Connors Movie & TV Star Owned Los Angeles Dodgers Gym/Gun Bag. Win this bag, and you can tote your guns around in the same bag as “The Rifleman”.
Vintage 1950s Jefferson "Cowboy Craze" Kid's Roy Rogers, Trigger, & Dale Evans Acoustic Guitar
Lot #290 (Sale Order 290 of 674)
In the 1930s, all any American boy wanted to be was a sailor. During the 1940s, he only wanted to be a pilot. By the 1950s, though, he desperately wanted to be a cowboy. TV programs such as “The Lone Ranger”, “The Gene Autry Show”, and “The Roy Rogers Show” ignited the “cowboy craze” of the post-war “baby boom” generation. The merchandise promoting those shows let any young buckaroo feel like a singing cowboy, all he needed was the guitar. This Vintage 1950s Jefferson “Cowboy Craze” Kid’s Roy Rogers, Trigger, & Dale Evans Acoustic Guitar is in Good Condition, missing the uppermost string, and with the bottom right string post (which originally secured the missing string) having chipped away long ago, heavy chipping to the upper back right neck, some scattered dark soiling and edge scuffing throughout, and with some overall fragility and age wear evident. Otherwise, the guitar is in fine shape, with no other damage to the pressed fiber or cardboard construction. Most interestingly, it bears a wonderful depiction of Roy Rogers, Trigger, and Dale Evans in white, orange, and brown around the front body, sports 5 out of 6 of the original strings, which still remain pluckable, and carries the original “MANUFACTURED BY / Jefferson / PHILA. 33, PA. / U.S.A.” gold foil maker’s tag at the front head. The presence of the two digit postal code rather than a 5 digit ZIP code on that tag denotes pre-1963 manufacture. It boasts 5 out of 6 of the original string posts, features all of the original tuning keys, and is complete with the original, thin brownish red and white neck cord. A fine example of a rare, original Vintage 1950s Jefferson “Cowboy Craze” Kid’s Roy Rogers, Trigger, & Dale Evans Acoustic Guitar, and a great relic of a halcyon era, the “mom and apple pie” 1950s.
Karl Furr Functional Miniature Colt Model 1874 Gatling Gun .22 Long Rifle
Markings: The top of the casing has a circular plate marked “GATLING’S / PATENT / GUN / PAT. NOV 4, 1862 / MAY 9, 1865 / FEB 23, 1871 / APR 9, 1872 / MADE BY COLT’S / PT. FIRE ARMS / MFG. CO / HARTFORD, CONN. / U.S.A”. The serial number “155” is marked on the cam lug of each bolt, the inside of the magazine mount assembly, the bottom of the magazine, the bottom of the left strut of the frame, the brass plate across the bottom of the carriage axle, and the bottom of the carriage hitch. The brass cam assembly is marked with “1” through “10” next to each bolt slot, each bolt is also marked “1” through “10”.
Barrel Length: 13 1/2”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a brass blade at the front of the right strut of the frame. The rear sight is a “V”-notch mounted to the right-rear of the casing near the crank handle. The rear sight is adjustable for elevation. Elevation and windage can also be adjusted via a dial on the carriage-tail under the rear of the casing and on the left of the oscillator assembly. The oscillator assembly allows the casing to be held in place for point-firing or oscillated a few degrees left-to-right to create a beating zone as the handle is cranked.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The gun is mounted on a brass swivel mount installed on a wheeled wood carriage made from wood with brass fittings, rims, hitch, and wheel-guards for an ammo carriage (no ammo carriage included). The brass fixtures show some scattered discoloration from oxidation and a few minor scratches. The wheel’s rims show a little more wear than other fixtures. There are a few scattered spots of mor moderate oxidation. The wood portions of the carriage show some scattered minor scratches and nicks. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the carriage assembly is in about Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Brass & Stainless
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bores are mostly bright and the rifling is generally sharp with light wear. The bores rate in 9/10 in this writer’s opinon.
Overall Condition: This gun retains about 95% of its metal finish. The brass has scattered discoloration from oxidation, most of which should polish out easily with a few scattered minor scratches and marks. The barrels show infrequent light surface oxidation. The mechanism shows light operational wear. The screw heads are sharp, a few showing light tool marks with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this gun rates in about Very Good-plus condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this gun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This gun comes with the carriage as described and a 240-round (16 slots holding 15 rounds each) Broadwell drum magazine. The magazine functions correctly.
Our Assessment: Richard Gatling was a prolific inventor with contributions in the fields of agriculture, screw-propellors and his most famous invention, the Gatling Gun. Interestingly, his intent with the Gatling Gun was to reduce deaths from war by allowing a smaller number of troops to produce a greater volume of fire, thus reducing the number of men required to fight in wars. While this did not exactly come to pass, his gun was nonetheless revolutionary, allowing for sustained fire at high rates and, though not considered a machine gun by todays definitions, paved the way for the truly automatic weapons which were to follow. Gatling Guns saw limited use in the Civil War, being personally purchased by some officers, but was not officially adopted by the U.S. until 1866. The guns would also be used by European colonial powers and by South American nations including Argentina and Peru. The Model 1874 was one of the earlier iterations, a 10-barrel model mounted to an artillery carriage which allowed it to be rapidly maneuvered using horses. It incorporated an oscillator mechanism, which allowed the gun to fire at one point or to create a beaten zone.
With painstaking detail, Karl J. Furr hand-crafted this miniature Gatling Gun as a fully functional, .22 Long Rifle caliber replica. It will certainly be easier to set up at the range than a full-sized Gatling Gun and also less expensive to feed than its larger, .45-70 caliber cousins. The gun is in Very Good-plus condition with some scattered minor oxidation, light scratches and handling marks in its metal finish, strong mechanics, and very good bores. This is a rare opportunity to have a fully functional carriage-mounted Gatling Gun of your very own that doesn't
Karl J. Furr Arms Scaled Down Brass Cannon Cal .75" & Carriage w/ Balls
Lot #292 (Sale Order 292 of 674)
Make: Furr Arms
Model: Scaled-Down Replica Brass Cannon
Serial Number: 155
Year of Manufacture: Modern, ATF Antique
Caliber: Approximately .75”
Action Type: Muzzle-Loading Black Powder Fuse-Ignited Smoothbore Cannon
Markings: The number “155” is consistent throughout the piece.
Barrel Length: Approximately 12.5”
Sights / Optics: None
Stock Configuration & Condition: The cannon is mounted on a trunnion mount with a wooden two wheeled carriage. The brass fixtures show light wear, scattered scratches and scuff marks, with some tarnishing in a few spots. The wood portions of the carriage show light wear with minor nicks, scuffs and scratch marks. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the carriage assembly is in about Very Good Plus condition.
Type of Finish: Brass and wood
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The smooth bore is bright. The bore rate 10/10 in this writer’s opinion.
Overall Condition: This cannon retains about 98% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows light wear. The brass shows some scattered light wear, scuffs and scratches. There are a few spots that are tarnished. The flash-hole is not obstructed. Overall, this cannon rates in about Excellent condition.
Mechanics: There is nothing to indicate that this cannon will not function properly. We did not fire this cannon. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This carriage mounted gun also includes a sponge, chain, ramrod, and 10 brass cannon balls with a wooden monkey. Each ball measures.75” in diameter
Our Assessment: This example is a scaled-down replica of a gun manufactured by Furr Arms. The bright and shiny yellow brass is stunning and the attention to detail is incredible, from the cannon to its mount and carriage. Karl Furr, later joined by his son Keith Furr, is renowned for his craftsmanship and the detail of scaled-down versions such as this one. Even the most dedicated collector may not have room for a full-size twelve-pounder, but this scale replica is perfectly sized to display. Should you so choose, it should also be a little more economical to shoot than a full-size cannon, as well as being easier to find a proper venue for that sort of shooting. This beautiful brass Gun is in Great shape only showing light wear, it has been well maintained. Includes 10 brass cannon balls, and a ramrod. A truly unique piece that is a must have for any Military or Historical collection. We do not see Cannons come up for auction very often, and less so of this quality.
Markings: The top of the casing is marked “Gatling Gun Company / HARTFORD CONN / 1883 / No 155 CALIBER 22”. Each bolt is marked “155” and with their position number from “1” to “6”. The position numbers are also marked in the bolt housing next to each bolt channel. The bolts and their position in the housing are all number-matching. The inside of the magazine housing on the left is marked “155”. The rear of the magazine in the indexing slot is marked “155”.
Barrel Length: Approximately 12”
Sights / Optics: A set of elevation adjustable sights on either side of the tube.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The gun is mounted on a brass carriage. The mount pivots on its base, allowing for windage adjustment and has a “U” shaped arm attached at two points on the bottom of the casing allowing it to pivot for elevation. Combined, this allows the gun to be rotated 360 degrees and elevate and depress to nearly vertical. The carriage and mount have some light operational wear, scattered light tarnish and a few minor marks and scuffs. Overall, the mount and tripod are in about Very Good-plus condition.
Type of Finish: Brass
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bores are bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bores. The bores rate 9/10 in this writer’s opinion.
Overall Condition: This gun retains about 95% of its metal finish. The metal surfaces show infrequent scattered light scuffs, tarnish and surface oxidation, all of which can polish up should you choose or be left as is. There are a few scattered light marks and faint operational wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear and crisp. Overall, this gun rates in about Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this gun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This gun comes with the carriage mount as described and a 61-round Accles drum magazine. The magazine functions correctly and is serial-numbered to the gun, in similar Fine condition.The gun is installed on a mostly brass carriage with traverse and elevation adjustment equipment, a pair of on-board magazine storage boxes, and dismountable wheels. Please note, no magazine will be included for buyers who reside where it cannot be legally transferred.
Our Assessment: Richard Gatling was a prolific inventor with contributions in the fields of agriculture, screw-propellors and his most famous invention, the Gatling Gun. Interestingly, his intent with the Gatling Gun was to reduce deaths from war by allowing a smaller number of troops to produce a greater volume of fire, thus reducing the number of men required to fight in wars. While this did not exactly come to pass, his gun was nonetheless revolutionary, allowing for sustained fire at high rates and, though not considered a machine gun by today's definitions, paved the way for the truly automatic weapons which were to follow. Gatling Guns saw limited use in the American Civil War, being personally purchased by some officers for their units, but was not officially adopted by the U.S. Military until 1866. The guns would also be used by European colonial powers in Africa and Asia and by South American nations including Argentina and Peru. The Model 1883 was one of the later iterations, with six barrels instead of 10, and much shorter. The mass of 10 barrels, bolts and locks all in a forged bronze case was one of the only drawbacks to the Gatling Gun for military use, with the gun being quite heavy and difficult to move quickly. The smaller “Bulldog” was easier to move and set up, being able to be moved and assembled by as few as two people. With painstaking detail, Karl J. Furr hand-crafted this miniature Bulldog Gatling Gun as a fully functional, .22 Short caliber handgun. It will certainly be easier to set up at the range than a full-sized Gatling Gun and also less expensive to feed than its larger, .45-70 caliber cousins. The gun is in Fine condition with little sign of use and only some scattered light tarnish and surface oxidation in its metal finish. This is a rare opportunity to have a fully functional Gatling Gun of your very own that you wont need a horse to pull around.
Factory Engraved Spencer Arms Co. Model 1884 30" 12 GA Pump Action Shotgun 1884-1886 Antique
Lot #294 (Sale Order 294 of 674)
Make: Spencer Arms Co.
Model: 1884
Serial Number: 584
Year of Manufacture: ca. 1884 – 1886
Caliber: 12 Gauge, 2 1/2” Chamber. This shotgun was designed for black powder cartridges and modern shells are strongly discouraged.
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a metal bead at the muzzle of the barrel. There is no rear sight, but a groove is present for better sight picture.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are a checkered two piece walnut with a small forend, pistol grip, straight comb and checkered hard rubber butt plate. The checkering is defined, with some smoothing. The wood shows scratches, and scrapes from handling and storage. The buttstock has some cracks. The LOP measures 13.75” from the front of the trigger to the back of the butt plate. The stocks rate in about very good overall condition.
Type of Finish: Damascus / Case Color
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is semi-bright. There is no notable erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion and for the age, this bore rates a 8 out of 10.
Most antique firearms have bores that will show erosion. This is not only due to age but to the use of black powder. When fired, black powder reacts corrosively. NRA Antique Firearm Conditions Standards are quite lenient for bores. In some cases the NRA standards disregarded the bore’s condition for collectors firearms.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 75% of its metal finish. The metal shows light dings and scratches. Notably on the barrel just above the magazine tube there are two hard scratches. The barrel shows light dings at the muzzle. The barrel shows expected thinning in some areas and action wear on the magazine tube. The receiver has lost the majority of the case color except for a small area on the left, bottom and in more well protected areas. The rest of the areas show a brown patina. The bright blue color on the arms of the action are very bright and pleasing to the eye. The screw heads are tool marked with useable slots. The markings and engravings are deep. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good Plus condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this firearm. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: Most famous for the Spencer Carbine, one of the few repeating rifles to serve in the US Civil War, Christopher Spencer was a prolific inventor and designer producing a sewing machine, horseless carriage and the first pump-action shotgun in 1884. Minor tweaks produced models 1886 and 1887, with both models being tested and approved by the Ordnance Department and a total of 354 shotguns purchased by them for guarding prisoners. However, this did not spur commercial sales and in 1890, the tools and machinery were purchased by Francis Bannerman who continued to produce and develop the design. This shotgun has a very interesting history, tied back to the very first pump-action shotgun produced. This is the Model 1884, a very interesting shotgun with a top-ejection system with the firing pin mounted in the lifter rather than on a separate bolt as we are now used to seeing. This shotgun was marketed as a higher end grade from Spencer as it shows a 30” damascus barrel, walnut stock and engravings with a duck hunter motif on the left side of the receiver. To note, the Ultra Deluxe custom model was ordered by Mexican president Porfirio Diaz which was serial number 280. This shotgun is in about Very Good plus as an antique.
New Haven Arms No. 1 Pocket Volcanic Rare Plain Frame .31 Cal. Lever Action Pistol 1857-1862 Antique
Lot #295 (Sale Order 295 of 674)
Make: New Haven Arms Company
Model: No. 1 Pocket Pistol, "Volcanic"
Serial Number: 85
Year of Manufacture: 1857-1862
Caliber: .31 Caliber Smith & Wesson No. 1 "Volcanic" Cartridge
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked "NEW HAVEN CONN. / PATENT FEB. 14. 1854". The left of the frame under the left grip panel is marked "85". The frame is also marked “H” (inspection by B. Tyler Henry). The inside of each grip panel is stamped "85". The inside of each sideplate and the right of the trigger guard are each marked "85".
Barrel Length: 3 1/2"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade fixed to the top-front of the magazine sleeve’s front band, the blade alignment is slightly off. The rear sight is a "V"-notch dovetailed to the top-rear of the frame.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece smooth wood. The left screw escutcheon is seized to the screw head, turning the screw turns the escutcheon in the grip, the escutcheon will come out with the screw when removed. The grips have some nicks and scratches, most notable on their bottom faces. The left panel is cracked through from top to bottom behind the grip screw and has been repaired. Overall, the grips are in Good-plus condition as refinished and repaired Antique.
Type of Finish: Blue & Brass
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is semi-bright with well defined rifling. There is scattered light erosion and pitting in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 5 or 6 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 65% of its metal finish. Most remaining finish is in the brass frame. There is infrequent blue finish on the barrel and lever in well protected areas. There is some good blue on the top of the lifter. There is a little case color on the front face of the hammer, visible when cocked. The iron parts have scattered surface oxidation. The frame has scattered discoloration with some residue from the grips' new finish around their edges, more notable around the left grip. The magazine spring is missing several coils, the spring has about 1" of free-travel between the follower and the front of the magazine when empty. The extractor hook base is present, but much of the hook has eroded away. There are scattered nicks, scuffs and scratches, most notable is a cluster of nicks on the butt. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads are tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in about Good condition as Antique (see Mechanics).
Mechanics: The hammer's full-cock position is notably further forward than other observed examples, the hammer must be held back manually to operate the lever. As noted above, the magazine spring is missing coils. Otherwise, the action functions correctly. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: The Volcanic pistols and carbines are an incredibly important piece of American firearms history, a part of the beginnings of both Smith & Wesson and Winchester. By 1854, partners Horace Smith and Daniel B. Wesson along with Courtlandt Palmer and B. Tyler Henry continued to improve on the operating mechanism, developing the Smith & Wesson Lever pistol and a new Volcanic cartridge.
The new cartridge improved upon the Hunt Rocket Ball with the addition of a primer. First using the name "Smith & Wesson Company", the name was changed to "Volcanic Repeating Arms Company" in 1855 with the addition of new investors, one of whom was Oliver Winchester. The Volcanic Repeating Arms Company obtained all rights for the Volcanic designs as well as the ammunition from the Smith and Wesson Company. Wesson remained as plant manager for 8 months before rejoining Smith to found the "Smith & Wesson Revolver Company". Winchester forced the insolvency of the Volcanic Arms Company in late 1856, took over ownership and moved the plant to New Haven, Connecticut, where it was reorganized as the New Haven Arms Company in 1857. B. Tyler Henry was hired as plant superintendent.
This is a great example of a scarce New Haven No. 1 Pocket Pistol, a 3 1/2" .31 Caliber Volcanic Pistol. Approximately 850 of this variant were produced by New Haven Arms and this is a quite early piece at serial 85. Somewhat counterintuitively, plain framed pistols like this one are actually less common than engraved and/or plated guns, so this is a nice find for the dedicated Volcanic collector. This is a decent example of a very early, plain frame, New Haven Arms No. 1 Pocket Pistol. This is a wonderful opportunity for fans of the Volcanic specifically, but also for those interested in early re
Rare Volcanic Repeating Arms Navy 6" Belt Model .41 Cal. Lever Action Pistol 1856 Antique
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked "THE VOLCANIC / REPEATING ARMS CO. / PATENT NEW HAVEN CONN. FEB. 14. 1854". The left of the frame under the grip panel is marked "814". We did not fully disassemble the pistol, but we did remove the right sideplate. There are matching numbers on the lever, sideplates, and the right toggle link. There are no markings on the grip panels.
Barrel Length: 6”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a brass post fixed to the top-front of the magazine sleeve's front band. The rear sight is a "V"-notch dovetailed to the top-rear of the frame.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece smooth walnut. The grips have some light nicks, scuffs and scratches. There is finish wear at the bottom edges and a few tiny losses at corners. Based on the fit of the panels, their lack of markings, and the screw entering from the right panel, it is possible that the grips have been replaced. Overall, the grips are in Very Good-plus condition as Antique.
Type of Finish: Blue & Brass
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is dark gray with well defined rifling. There is scattered erosion and pitting in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 4 or 5 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 50% of its metal finish. The barrel and magazine assembly has mostly worn to white or gone to a patina, showing some scattered erosion. The frame has gone to a fairly uniform mustard patina with some scattered nicks and small scratches. There are more notable dings on the frame at the bottom-rear corners of each sideplate. There are tool marks at some screw heads and around the edges of the sideplates. The extractor is eroded, as is common for this model. The screw heads are tool marked with usable slots. The markings range from clear to worn, but legible. Overall, this handgun is in Good-Very Good condition as Antique (see Mechanics).
Mechanics: The slot for the magazine retainer has worn, it can be turned out of place without pushing the retainer forward using the follower. The extractor is eroded. Otherwise, the action functions correctly. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes in an English-fit presentation case with clearing rod. Volcanic Repeating Arms never produced cases, but they could be ordered with a pistol, made by local craftsmen. This case is of the correct style, but we cannot confirm it was ordered with the pistol.
Our Assessment: The Volcanic pistols and carbines are an incredibly important piece of American firearms history, being a part of the beginnings of both Smith & Wesson as well as Winchester. By 1854, partners Horace Smith and Daniel B. Wesson along with Courtlandt Palmer and B. Tyler Henry developed the Smith & Wesson Lever pistol and a new Volcanic cartridge. The new cartridge improved upon the Hunt Rocket Ball with the addition of a primer. Originally using the name “Smith & Wesson Company”, the name was changed to “Volcanic Repeating Arms Company” in 1855, with the addition of new investors, one of which was Oliver Winchester. The Volcanic Repeating Arms Company obtained all rights for the Volcanic designs as well as the ammunition from the Smith and Wesson Company. Wesson remained as plant manager for 8 months before rejoining Smith to found the “Smith & Wesson Revolver Company”.
Winchester forced the insolvency of the Volcanic Arms Company in late 1856, took over ownership and moved the plant to New Haven, Connecticut, where it was reorganized as the New Haven Arms Company in April 1857. B. Tyler Henry was hired as plant superintendent. While continuing to make the Volcanic rifle and pistol, Henry began to experiment with the new rimfire ammunition, and modified the Volcanic lever action design to use it. The result was the 1860 Henry rifle. By 1866, the company once again reorganized, this time as the Winchester Repeating Arms company, and the name of Winchester became synonymous with lever action rifles.
This is a great example of a rarely seen Volcanic Repeating Arms Navy Pistol. Its 6" barrel makes it a "Belt" model where the 8" examples were referred to as the "Holster" model. Only 3,000 repeaters were produced under the Volcanic Repeating Arms name, with about half being the Holster model and approximately 1,200 Belt models made. This pistol remains in nice condition given its age and is a wonderful piece of American history. Please see our photos and good luck
New Haven Arms No. 2 Volcanic Carbine 16" .41 Cal. Lever Action Rifle 1857-1862 Antique
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked "THE VOLCANIC / REPEATING ARMS CO. / PATENT NEW HAVEN CONN. FEB. 14. 1854". The left of the frame under the grip panel is marked "814". We did not fully disassemble the pistol, but we did remove the right sideplate. There are matching numbers on the lever, sideplates, and the right toggle link. There are no markings on the grip panels.
Barrel Length: 6”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a brass post fixed to the top-front of the magazine sleeve's front band. The rear sight is a "V"-notch dovetailed to the top-rear of the frame.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece smooth walnut. The grips have some light nicks, scuffs and scratches. There is finish wear at the bottom edges and a few tiny losses at corners. Based on the fit of the panels, their lack of markings, and the screw entering from the right panel, it is possible that the grips have been replaced. Overall, the grips are in Very Good-plus condition as Antique.
Type of Finish: Blue & Brass
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is dark gray with well defined rifling. There is scattered erosion and pitting in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 4 or 5 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 50% of its metal finish. The barrel and magazine assembly has mostly worn to white or gone to a patina, showing some scattered erosion. The frame has gone to a fairly uniform mustard patina with some scattered nicks and small scratches. There are more notable dings on the frame at the bottom-rear corners of each sideplate. There are tool marks at some screw heads and around the edges of the sideplates. The extractor is eroded, as is common for this model. The screw heads are tool marked with usable slots. The markings range from clear to worn, but legible. Overall, this handgun is in Good-Very Good condition as Antique (see Mechanics).
Mechanics: The slot for the magazine retainer has worn, it can be turned out of place without pushing the retainer forward using the follower. The extractor is eroded. Otherwise, the action functions correctly. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes in an English-fit presentation case with clearing rod. Volcanic Repeating Arms never produced cases, but they could be ordered with a pistol, made by local craftsmen. This case is of the correct style, but we cannot confirm it was ordered with the pistol.
Our Assessment: The Volcanic pistols and carbines are an incredibly important piece of American firearms history, being a part of the beginnings of both Smith & Wesson as well as Winchester. By 1854, partners Horace Smith and Daniel B. Wesson along with Courtlandt Palmer and B. Tyler Henry developed the Smith & Wesson Lever pistol and a new Volcanic cartridge. The new cartridge improved upon the Hunt Rocket Ball with the addition of a primer. Originally using the name “Smith & Wesson Company”, the name was changed to “Volcanic Repeating Arms Company” in 1855, with the addition of new investors, one of which was Oliver Winchester. The Volcanic Repeating Arms Company obtained all rights for the Volcanic designs as well as the ammunition from the Smith and Wesson Company. Wesson remained as plant manager for 8 months before rejoining Smith to found the “Smith & Wesson Revolver Company”.
Winchester forced the insolvency of the Volcanic Arms Company in late 1856, took over ownership and moved the plant to New Haven, Connecticut, where it was reorganized as the New Haven Arms Company in April 1857. B. Tyler Henry was hired as plant superintendent. While continuing to make the Volcanic rifle and pistol, Henry began to experiment with the new rimfire ammunition, and modified the Volcanic lever action design to use it. The result was the 1860 Henry rifle. By 1866, the company once again reorganized, this time as the Winchester Repeating Arms company, and the name of Winchester became synonymous with lever action rifles.
This is a great example of a rarely seen Volcanic Repeating Arms Navy Pistol. Its 6" barrel makes it a "Belt" model where the 8" examples were referred to as the "Holster" model. Only 3,000 repeaters were produced under the Volcanic Repeating Arms name, with about half being the Holster model and approximately 1,200 Belt models made. This pistol remains in nice condition given its age and is a wonderful piece of American history. Please see our photos and good luck
US Civil War Era New Haven Arms Co. Model 1860 Henry .44 RF/CF Lever Action Repeating Rifle Antique
Lot #298 (Sale Order 298 of 674)
Make: New Haven Arms Co.
Model: 1860 Henry
Serial Number: 4659
Year of Manufacture: Ca. 1864
Caliber: The firing pin bushing has been replaced or altered, with pins for both .44 rimfire and centerfire.
Action Type: Lever Action with Slotted Full-Length Tubular Magazine
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “HENRY’S PATENT OCT. 16, 1860 / MANUFACT’D BY THE NEW HAVEN ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN, CT.” (late-style marking) and at the receiver with “4659”. The left of the lower tang is marked “4659”. The inside of the buttplate and the top tang inlet of the stock are each stamped "4659". The serial number is marked on the buttplate mounting screws. In this serial range, stock mounting screws were unnumbered. The barrel and magazine block each have assembly number "416", the barrel collar doesn't have a legible number.
Barrel Length: 24"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a German silver blade in a collar screw-set to the barrel at the muzzle. The rear sight is a folding ladder-style sight. The rear sight presents a “V”-notch when folded down. When folded up, the ladder has a “V”-notch slider and is graduated from 2-8 in 100s of yards with a notch at the top marked “900”.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is one-piece smooth walnut with a straight wrist, straight comb, and brass crescent buttplate with a trapdoor cover on a storage compartment (4-piece cleaning rod in the compartment). There is no Henry “bump” on the left side under a sling-plate with swivel (there is another sling mount on the left of the barrel assembly). The stock has scattered nicks, dings, scuffs, and scratches, most finished-over. There are no external chips or cracks. Under the buttplate is a crack across the top mounting screw hole. There is some sanding visible under the finish, most notable at the right-rear edge. The wood is notably shy to the toe of the buttplate. The bottom buttplate mounting screw hole is stripped. The top stock mounting wood-screw hole is also stripped. The LOP measures 13 3/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate has scattered nicks, dings and scratches, and has gone to a mustard patina. Overall, the stock is in Very Good condition as refinished Antique.
Type of Finish: The steel parts are in the white. The receiver, carrier, and magazine follower are brass.
Finish Originality: The steel parts have been cleaned or polished to white. The brass features appear Original, but there is no legible inspector's marking, which may indicate polishing in the distant past.
Bore Condition: The bore is gray with well defined rifling. There is scattered erosion and pitting in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates about 5 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 25% of its metal finish. The steel parts have been cleaned or polished to white, showing scattered light surface oxidation and some minor erosion. The receiver has gone to a mustard patina with some areas showing the crystalline appearance of old brass. There are scattered nicks, dings, scuffs and scratches, most notable on the top and bottom edges of the right sideplate. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to disfigured with usable slots. The markings are generally clear; as noted, the bottom tang does not have a legible inspector's mark. Overall, this rifle is in Good condition as refinished Antique (see Mechanics).
Mechanics: The trigger return spring is weak, possibly broken. The trigger must be pressed forward manually to catch the sear. The magazine spring binds in the tube. The magazine block T-bar has worn its notch such that it will be cammed out of place by turning the block, rather than being pushed out by the follower. Otherwise, the action functions correctly. The hammer does not have a half-cock safety. We have not fired this rifle. As with all used firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Included is a 4-piece steel cleaning rod with a brass rammer.
Our Assessment: The Henry rifle was designed in 1860 and held 16 brass cartridges when topped off with one in the chamber. A few thousand Henry Rifles were purchased by the Union during the Civil War and many more were privately purchased by Union soldiers. The rifle quickly became known as the “rifle that you could load on Sunday and shoot all week long”.
This rifle was made in 1864 and shows wear consistent with its age. The numbered parts are matching. The rifle is in about Good overall condition as refinished Antique, having had the steel parts cleaned or polished to white in the past, the stock refinished, and a few mechanical issues. This is still an attractive example of a Civil War Era Henry that will display well in
Antique US Civil War Era New Haven Arms Company Model 1860 Henry Repeating Rifle Leather Sling
Lot #299 (Sale Order 299 of 674)
Model 1860 Henry repeating rifles were highly prized by Union troops in the Civil War. With a round in the chamber, a Henry was capable of firing 16 shots in about 11 seconds, just about the same amount of time it would take even a seasoned “Billy Yank” to reload and fire one shot with his standard muzzleloading Springfield. The Henry quickly proved highly effective, and earned a fearsome reputation during the “War Between the States”. One period advertisement read, “A resolute man, armed with one of these Rifles, particularly on horseback, CANNOT BE CAPTURED.” Most Henrys used in the Civil War were acquired by regiments with their own funds or even by individual soldiers, though some units were issued Henry rifles directly from the Ordnance Department. The Henry mounted a unique leather rifle sling with a brass hook at one end to attach to the barrel loop, and a squared off brass adjustment/securing buckle to allow the entire rig to be opened up and passed through the sling swivel on the left side of the rifle’s butt stock. Due to the hard use to which Henrys were subjected, and the natural fragility of over 150 year old leather, any original Henry rifle slings remain incredibly scarce today. This Antique US Civil War Era New Haven Arms Company Model 1860 Henry Repeating Rifle Leather Sling is in Good Condition, with some overall drying, stiffening, scratching, darkening, whitish spot soiling, and age wear evident. Otherwise, the sling is in fine shape, with no other damage to the tough brown leather construction. Most interestingly, it boasts the original darkened brass hook secured by a darkened brass stud and leather loop at top, sports the original squared off darkened brass adjustment/securing buckle at middle, which allows the entire rig to be opened up and passed through the sling swivel on the left side of the rifle’s butt stock, and features the original, matching brown leather adjustment loop at bottom. It correctly measures 1” wide with the traditional embossed line down each outer edge, and is a fine example of an extremely rare, original Antique US Civil War Era New Haven Arms Company Model 1860 Henry Repeating Rifle Leather Sling.
US Civil War 1st DC Cavalry Range New Haven Arms Co. Model 1860 Henry .44 RF Lever Action Rifle
Lot #300 (Sale Order 300 of 674)
Make: New Haven Arms Co.
Model: 1860 Henry
Serial Number: 1643
Year of Manufacture: Ca. 1863, Antique
Caliber: .44 Henry Rimfire
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with Slotted Full-Length Tubular Magazine
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “HENRY’S PATENT OCT. 16, 1860 / MANUFACT’D BY THE NEW HAVEN ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN, CT.” (early-style marking) and at the receiver with “1643”. The left of the lower tang is marked “1643” and "U". The inside of the buttplate at the toe and the top tang inlet of the stock are each stamped "1643". The serial number or a portion of it is also marked on the buttplate and stock mounting screws. The bottom tang has the "punch-dot" inspection mark behind the stock mounting screw hole. The barrel and magazine block each have assembly number "251"; the barrel collar does not have a legible number. The lever-arm is marked "1461".
Barrel Length: 24"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a German silver blade in a collar screw-set to the barrel at the muzzle end. The rear sight is a folding ladder-style sight. The rear sight presents a “V”-notch when folded down. When folded up, the ladder has a “V”-notch slider and is graduated from 2-8 in 100s of yards. There is a notch at the top of the ladder marked “900”. The rear sight slider is quite loose below about 750 yards when it gets quite tight.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is one-piece smooth walnut with a straight wrist, straight comb, and brass crescent buttplate with a trapdoor cover on a storage compartment (nothing in the compartment). There is a Henry “bump” on the left side under a sling-plate with swivel (there is another sling mount on the left of the barrel assembly). The stock has scattered nicks, dings, scuffs, and scratches. There is a more notable ding in the left of the wrist toward the bottom. There is a crack in the left-front of the wrist and a more notable crack extending back from the left-rear of the top tang below the comb. Under the receiver, the front face of the wrist is cracked almost to the front mounting screw. Under the buttplate is a crack across the top mounting screw hole. The LOP measures 13 3/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has scattered light nicks and scratches, and has gone to a mustard patina with the crystalline appearance of old brass. Overall, the stock is in Good Condition as Antique.
Type of Finish: Blue Barrel, Case Color Lever, Hammer, and Trigger, Brass Receiver, Carrier, and Magazine Follower.
Finish Originality: Original to the parts. The lever is a replacement.
Bore Condition: The bore is gray with well defined rifling. There is scattered erosion and pitting in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 5+ out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 25% of its metal finish. The steel parts have gone to a fairly uniform light patina with scattered surface erosion and pitting, most notable on the barrel. The receiver has gone to a mustard patina with the crystalline appearance of old brass. There are scattered nicks, dings, scuffs, and scratches. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with usable slots. The markings are generally clear, though portions of the barrel address are obscured by erosion. Overall, this rifle is in Good Condition as Antique.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The hammer does not have a half-cock safety. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: Henry repeating rifles were highly prized by Union troops in the Civil War, it quickly became known as the “rifle that you could load on Sunday and shoot all week long”. One period advertisement read, “A resolute man, armed with one of these Rifles, particularly on horseback, CANNOT BE CAPTURED.” While most Henrys used in the Civil War were acquired by regiments with their own funds or by individual soldiers, some units were issued Henry rifles directly from the Ordnance Department. One such unit was the 1st District of Columbia Volunteer Cavalry Regiment. 1,100 Henry rifles in the serial number range 1392-4000 were issued to the 1st DC Cavalry in 1863. Those Henrys in the early portion (under 3000) of that range were never actually Ordnance Department inspected/accepted, simply purchased and issued. The exact serial numbers of those Henrys purchased were also never recorded. This rifle is squarely in the 1st DC Cavalry range.
This rifle was made ca. 1863 and is in Good Condition. It features the enigmatic “Henry Bump” on the left side of the buttstock below the sling swivel. This is a wonderful example of an honest, early US Civil War H
Antique Winchester Model 1866 "Yellow Boy" .44 Henry Rimfire 24" Octagonal Lever Rifle 1869
Lot #301 (Sale Order 301 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 1866 Rifle, 3rd Model
Serial Number: 20324
Year of Manufacture: 1869
Caliber: .44 Henry Rimfire
Action Type: Lever Action with Tubular Magazine
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “HENRY'S PATENT OCT. 16. 1860 / KING’S-PATENT-MARCH 29.1866.”. The lower tang is marked “20324” and "A". The upper tang inlet has "234" stamped and the inside of the buttplate is marked "234" on the reinforcement webbing at the toe.
Barrel Length: 24”, Octagonal
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade dovetailed to the barrel at the front. The rear sight is a folding ladder-style sight, presenting a "V"-notch when folded down, and with a "V"-notched slider on the ladder which is graduated from 200 to 800 yards with a small "V"-notch at the top of the ladder. The detent spring is missing and the ladder moves freely.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with a brass capped forend, straight comb, straight grip, and brass crescent buttplate with a sliding door over a storage compartment (there is a four-piece cleaning rod in the compartment). There is a sling plate with swivel mounted in the belly, but no forward sling mounting point. There is a splice repair in the front of the comb. The stocks have scattered nicks, dings, scuffs, and scratches. There are a few tiny losses around the edges. The LOP measures 13 1/2" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate has mostly gone to a mustard patina with scattered light nicks and scratches. Overall, the stocks are in Very Good Plus Condition as refinished and repaired Antique.
Type of Finish: Blue & Brass
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is gray with well defined rifling. There is even, light erosion through the bore with some scattered pitting. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates about 6 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 30% of its metal finish. The barrel and magazine have mostly gone to a light to moderate patina with a little blue finish in well protected areas. The receiver has gone to a uniform mustard patina with areas showing the crystalline appearance of old brass. There are scattered light nicks, scuffs, and scratches with odd scratching on the sides of the barrel over the forend. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in Very Good Condition as Antique.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The hammer does not have a half-cock safety. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with a four-piece cleaning rod stored in the buttstock; one piece has a brass rammer-end, another has a slotted-end for a patch.
Our Assessment: The Model 1866 was the first firearm introduced by the new Winchester Repeating Arms Company after they changed their name from the New Haven Arms Company in 1866. The Model 1866 was a much-improved version of the Henry rifle, with a loading port on the right side of the receiver featuring a spring-loaded cover, through which cartridges could be fed into a new solid magazine tube that was much stronger than the slotted tube used on the Henry. The loading gate precluded the need for an external follower, allowing for a walnut forend to be installed which prevented the user from burning their hands during extensive firing. The M-1866 was made in rifle, carbine, and musket configurations and in four different models dependent on date of manufacture. All of the different models were chambered in .44 Henry Rimfire, with some of the later 4th Models chambered in .44 Henry Centerfire and some pieces converted to Centerfire later. All Winchester Model 1866s are collectible due to their age, and the relatively short time period over which they were made. The M-1866 was produced up until the 1890s, but very few were manufactured after the M-1873 rifle was introduced with its improved centerfire cartridges. These Winchester “Yellow Boy” lever action rifles were highly prized and heavily used in the early post-bellum Old West.
This Antique Winchester Model 1866 (3rd Model) .44 Henry RF Rifle was made in 1869 and is in Very Good Condition. It features a 24” octagonal barrel, 30% of its original blue and brass finish, refinished and repaired two-piece smooth walnut stocks (there’s a notable splice repair in the front of the comb), the original sights (though the detent spring is missing from the rear sight, and the ladder moves freely), clear markings, strong mechanics, and a gray bore with well defined rifling, light erosion, and scattered pitting. This is a fine example of the classic Wincheste
Antique Winchester Model 1866 "Yellow Boy" .44 Henry Rimfire 20" SRC Saddle Ring Carbine 1869
Lot #302 (Sale Order 302 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 1866, 3rd Model Saddle Ring Carbine
Serial Number: 25913
Year of Manufacture: 1869
Caliber: .44 Henry Rimfire
Action Type: Lever Action with Tubular Magazine
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS NEW HAVEN. CT. / KING'S-IMPROVEMENT-PATENTED MARCH 29. 1866 OCTOBER 16. 1860”. The lower tang is marked “25913” and "A". The upper tang inlet has "5913" stamped and the inside of the buttplate is marked "5913" on the reinforcement webbing at the toe.
Barrel Length: 20”, Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade integral to the front barrel band. The rear sight is a two-position folding sight presenting either a "V"-notch when down or a "V"-notch aperture marked "3" with a "V"-notch at the top of the arm marked "5", dovetailed to the rear of the barrel.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with a banded forend, straight comb, straight grip, and brass crescent buttplate with a sliding door over a storage compartment (nothing in the compartment). The stocks have scattered nicks, dings, scuffs, and scratches. The rear of the forend on each side has patterned wear corresponding to matching wear at the front of the receiver on each side. There is wear in the left-front of the wrist from the saddle ring. There is light sanding under the finish around the rear edge of the buttstock. There are a few tiny losses around the edges. The LOP measures 13 1/2" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate has gone to a mustard patina with scattered light nicks and scratches. Overall, the stocks are in Very Good Plus Condition as refinished Antique.
Type of Finish: Blue & Brass
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is gray with well defined rifling. There is light even erosion through the bore with some scattered pitting. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates about 6 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This carbine retains about 30% of its metal finish. The barrel and magazine have mostly gone to a light to moderate patina with some areas worn to white and a little blue finish in well protected areas. The receiver has gone to a uniform mustard patina. There are scattered light nicks, scuffs, and scratches with odd patterned wear on the sides of the receiver at the front, corresponding to matching wear on the forend. The screw heads range from sharp to disfigured with usable slots. The markings range from clear to worn, but legible. Overall, this carbine rates in Very Good Condition as Antique.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The hammer does not have a half-cock safety. We have not fired carbine. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The Model 1866 was the first firearm introduced by the new Winchester Repeating Arms Company after they changed their name from the New Haven Arms Company in 1866. The Model 1866 was a much-improved version of the Henry rifle, with a loading port on the right side of the receiver featuring a spring-loaded cover, through which cartridges could be fed into a new solid magazine tube that was much stronger than the slotted tube used on the Henry. The loading gate precluded the need for an external follower, allowing for a walnut forend to be installed which prevented the user from burning their hands during extensive firing. The M-1866 was made in rifle, carbine, and musket configurations and in four different models dependent on date of manufacture. All of the different models were chambered in .44 Henry Rimfire, with some of the later 4th Models chambered in .44 Henry Centerfire and some pieces converted to Centerfire later. All Winchester Model 1866s are collectible due to their age, and the relatively short time period over which they were made. The M-1866 was produced up until the 1890s, but very few were manufactured after the M-1873 rifle was introduced with its improved centerfire cartridges. These Winchester “Yellow Boy” lever action carbines were highly prized and heavily used in the early post-bellum Old West.
This Antique Winchester Model 1866 (3rd Model) .44 Henry RF Saddle Ring Carbine was made in 1869 and is in Very Good Condition. It features a 20” barrel, 30% of its original blue and brass finish (mostly in the receiver), elegantly refinished two-piece smooth walnut stocks, legible markings, strong mechanics, and a gray bore with well defined rifling, light even erosion, and some scattered pitting. This would be a fine addition to any Winchester or Old West collection.
Custom Engraved Antique Winchester Model 1866 .44 Henry RF/CF 20" SRC Saddle Ring Carbine 1869
Lot #303 (Sale Order 303 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 1866, 3rd Model Saddle Ring Carbine
Serial Number: 27167
Year of Manufacture: 1869
Caliber: .44 Henry. The firing pin bushing is missing and the bolt appears to have a centerfire pin installed.
Action Type: Lever Action with Full-Length Tubular Magazine
Markings: The barrel markings are nearly entirely worn away. The bottom tang and the inside of the buttplate at the toe are each marked "27167". The bottom of the lifter is marked "44 Cal.". The receiver, sideplates, buttplate, and lifter have decorative relief engraving with a buffalo on the lifter, an Indian on horseback scene on the left plate, an Indian looking over a wagon train from a rock scene on the right plate, and a deer drinking water on the storage compartment cover on the buttplate. The bottom of the receiver between the lifter and the lever is signed with the initials "F.E.W.".
Barrel Length: 20”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade integral to the front barrel band. The rear sight is a two-position folding sight presenting either a "V"-notch when down, or a "V"-notch aperture marked "3" with a "V"-notch at the top of the arm marked "5", dovetailed to the rear of the barrel.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with a banded forend, straight grip, straight comb, and brass crescent buttplate with a trapdoor storage compartment (nothing in the compartment). The stocks have some light nicks, scuffs, and scratches, mostly in the belly. There are some open grain lines, mostly in the forend and most notable in the right of the forend where one reaches to the rear edge. The LOP measures 13 3/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has minor wear at the heel and toe. Overall, the stocks are in Very Good Plus Condition as Refinished Antique.
Type of Finish: Blue & Brass
Finish Originality: The steel parts show signs of aggressive cleaning, but we don't see anything to indicate that a new finish was applied. The frame has been repaired and was likely polished prior to being engraved.
Bore Condition: The bore is dark. There is no visible rifling. There is erosion and pitting throughout the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates about 2 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This carbine retains about 25% of its metal finish, all in the brass parts. The firing pin bushing is missing from the bolt. The steel parts have mostly worn or been cleaned to white with fairly even light surface erosion and some areas of minor pitting. The receiver has been braze-repaired at both top-rear corners of the lifter channel. The engraving is over the repairs, indicating that it is non-factory engraving. There are some light nicks and scratches. The screw heads range from sharp to disfigured with questionably usable slots. The markings on the steel are mostly worn away. The markings on the brass are clear with good detail in the engraving. Overall, this carbine is in about Good Condition as Antique (see Mechanics).
Mechanics: Possibly due to the repair, the lifter has notable friction in its channel toward the top of travel. The lever has notable play when the action is closed. The firing pin bushing is missing from the bolt, and the firing pin appears to have been altered for use of centerfire cartridges. We have not fired this carbine. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The Model 1866 was the first firearm introduced by the new Winchester Repeating Arms Company after they changed their name from the New Haven Arms Company in 1866. A much-improved version of the Henry rifle, a loading port on the right side of the receiver featuring a spring-loaded cover, precluded the need for an external follower, allowing a walnut forend to be installed. Almost all of the 1866 models were chambered in .44 Henry Rimfire, some of the later 4th Models chambered in .44 Henry Centerfire and some pieces converted to Centerfire later. All Winchester Model 1866s are collectible due to their age, and the relatively short time period over which they were made.
This 1866 Saddle Ring Carbine was made in 1869 and is in Good Condition. The receiver, sideplates, buttplate, and lifter have beautiful after-market decorative relief engraving. The bottom of the receiver between the lifter and the lever is signed with the initials "F.E.W.", though the identity of the engraver remains unknown. The engraving was applied after a repair to the receiver. All told, with its panel scene custom engraving, this Winchester Model 1866 saddle ring carbine will still take a prized place in a collection.
Antique Winchester Model 1873 .32-20 WCF 24" Octagonal Barrel Lever Action Rifle W/ Letter 1887
Lot #304 (Sale Order 304 of 674)
Make: Winchester Repeating Arms
Model: 1873, 3rd Model
Serial Number: 248130B
Year of Manufacture: 1887 (reference Factory Letter)
Caliber: .32-20 Winchester Center Fire (WCF)
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with Full-Length Tubular Magazine
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked "WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A. / -KING'S IMPROVEMENT PATENTED MARCH 29. 1866. OCTOBER 16. 1860.-" and at the receiver with "32 W.C.F.". The bottom tang is marked "248130B". The top tang is marked "MODEL. 1873.". The bottom of the lifter is marked "32 CAL.".
Barrel Length: 24” Octagonal
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a German silver blade in a slotted base dovetailed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a "V"-notch semi-buckhorn elevator sight dovetailed to the rear of the barrel. The top tang is drilled, tapped, and filled for a tang sight (none present).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with a capped forend, straight grip, straight comb, and steel crescent buttplate. The stocks have scattered nicks, scuffs, and scratches. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 12 3/4" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate has worn to white or gone to a light patina with some light scraping in the face. Overall, the stocks are in about Fine Condition as Antique.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is gray with well defined rifling. There is scattered erosion and light pitting in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates about 6 out of 10.rode
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 85% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. There is scattered light wear on the barrel. The lever and top tang show handling wear. The lever's case color has mostly muted, there is some good color on the hammer. There are some light nicks, scuffs, and scratches. There are scattered spots of light oxidation. The screw heads range from sharp to lightly tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Fine Condition as Antique.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. There is a lever lock on the lower tang, a lever safety, and a dust cover on the receiver that slides on an integral rail, typical of the Third Models. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with a Winchester factory letter from the Cody Firearms Museum confirming this was produced as a “Rifle, 32 caliber, Barrel Shape: Octagon, Plain trigger, Received in warehouse on August 8, 1887, Shipped from warehouse on August 20, 1887, order number 22368”.
Our Assessment: The famous Winchester Model 1873 lever action repeating rifle had its beginnings in the Volcanic Firearms Company and the later designs by Benjamin Tyler Henry. The Model 1873 boasted a steel frame that was much stronger than the brass framed Model 1866, allowing Winchester to move away from .44 rimfire and develop the powerful new .44-40 WCF round (Winchester’s first metallic centerfire cartridge), as well as a family of other new potent rounds, with Colt usually producing Single Action Army revolvers in the same calibers shortly after they were developed. The Model 1873 has an almost mythical status among firearms collectors, Old West enthusiasts, and fans of the Western film genre, even inspiring the 1950 movie "Winchester '73" starring Jimmy Stewart. It will forever be known as the “The Gun that Won the West” for its predominant role in the hands of Western settlers.
This Antique Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Rifle was made in 1887 and is in Fine Condition. It features a 24” octagonal barrel, 85% of its beautiful, original blued finish, with some fairly vibrant case coloring on the sides of the hammer, elegant two-piece smooth walnut stocks with a steel crescent buttplate, clear markings, solid mechanics, and a gray bore with well defined rifling, scattered erosion, and light pitting, and comes with a Winchester factory letter from the Cody Firearms Museum confirming this was produced as a “Rifle, 32 caliber, Barrel Shape: Octagon, Plain trigger, Received in warehouse on August 8, 1887, Shipped from warehouse on August 20, 1887, order number 22368”. A departure from the earlier centerfire cartridges, .32-20 WCF was notably smaller, using less lead and therefore destroying less meat, a valuable quality indeed when hunting for sustenance. Most Winchester ’73 rifles were “rode hard and put away wet”; this high condition example would be a fantastic addition to an Old West or Winchester collection.
Antique Winchester Model 1873 .32-20 WCF 24" Octagonal Barrel Lever Action Rifle 1897
Lot #305 (Sale Order 305 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 1873, 3rd Model
Serial Number: 512139B
Year of Manufacture: 1897
Caliber: .32-20 Winchester Center Fire (WCF)
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with Full-Length Tubular Magazine
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked "WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A. / -KING'S IMPROVEMENT PATENTED MARCH 29. 1866. OCTOBER 16. 1860.-" and at the receiver with "32 W.C.F.". The bottom tang is marked "512139B". The top tang is marked "MODEL. 1873.". The bottom of the lifter is marked "32 CAL.".
Barrel Length: 24” Octagonal
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a German silver blade in a slotted base dovetailed and screw-set to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a "V"-notch semi-buckhorn elevator sight dovetailed to the rear of the barrel; the notch is fine-adjustable for elevation. The top tang is drilled, tapped, and filled for a tang sight (none present).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with a capped forend, straight grip, straight comb, and steel crescent buttplate. The stocks have several scattered nicks, dings, scuffs, and scratches. There is some weathering at the toe and a more notable ding on the right of the forend at the top edge. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 12 3/4" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate has worn to white with scattered oxidation and erosion. Overall, the stocks are in about Very Good Condition as Antique.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is gray with well defined rifling. There is scattered erosion and light pitting in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates about 6 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 25% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. There is fairly evenly scattered wear, light oxidation, and minor erosion. Worn areas have mostly gone to a light to moderate patina. The strongest finish is in protected areas and around raised features. There are scattered nicks, scuffs, and scratches. There are tool marks around the sideplate and lever screws and at the rear of each sideplate. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Good Condition as Antique (see Mechanics).
Mechanics: The bolt does not push the hammer back far enough to catch the sear at full-cock. The magazine spring is a little weak, and the follower sticks a little in the magazine tube. The spring for the lever safety is missing or broken; it will fall into place from gravity, but has no spring tension. Otherwise, the action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The famous Winchester Model 1873 lever action repeating rifle had its beginnings in the Volcanic Firearms Company and the later designs by Benjamin Tyler Henry. The Model 1873 boasted a steel frame that was much stronger than the brass framed Model 1866, allowing Winchester to move away from .44 rimfire and develop the powerful new .44-40 WCF round (Winchester’s first metallic centerfire cartridge), as well as a family of other new potent rounds, with Colt usually producing Single Action Army revolvers in the same calibers shortly after they were developed. The Model 1873 has an almost mythical status among firearms collectors, Old West enthusiasts, and fans of the Western film genre, even inspiring the 1950 movie "Winchester '73" starring Jimmy Stewart. It will forever be known as the “The Gun that Won the West” for its predominant role in the hands of Western settlers.
This Antique Winchester Model 1873 Rifle was made in 1897 and is in Good Condition. It features a 24” octagonal barrel, 25% of its original blued finish, rugged two-piece smooth walnut stocks, and a gray bore with well defined rifling, scattered erosion, and light pitting. In regards to mechanics, the bolt does not push the hammer far enough back to engage full-cock, the magazine follower is a little sticky with a weak spring, and the lever safety spring is missing or broken. Otherwise, the action functions correctly. It’s chambered in .32-20 WCF. A departure from the earlier centerfire cartridges, .32-20 WCF was notably smaller, using less lead and therefore destroying less meat, a valuable quality indeed when hunting for sustenance. The rifle shows wear consistent with its age, and has a few mechanical hiccups that should be fairly easy to address. This Model 1873 was certainly “rode hard and put away wet”, and with its “been there, done that” appearance, it would make an honest addition to an Old West or Winchester
Antique Winchester Model 1873 .32-20 WCF 24" Octagonal Barrel Lever Action Rifle W/ Letter 1892
Lot #306 (Sale Order 306 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 1873, 3rd Model
Serial Number: 440957B
Year of Manufacture: 1892
Caliber: .32-20 Winchester Center Fire (WCF)
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with Full-Length Tubular Magazine
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked "WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A. / -KING'S IMPROVEMENT PATENTED MARCH 29. 1866. OCTOBER 16. 1860.-" and at the receiver with "32 W.C.F.". The bottom tang is marked "440957B". The top tang is marked "MODEL. 1873.". The bottom of the lifter is marked "32 CAL.".
Barrel Length: 24” Octagonal
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a German silver blade in a slotted base dovetailed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a "V"-notch semi-buckhorn elevator sight dovetailed to the rear of the barrel; the notch is fine-adjustable for elevation. The top tang is drilled, tapped, and filled for a tang sight (none present).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with a capped forend, straight grip, straight comb, and steel crescent buttplate. The stocks have scattered nicks, scuffs, and scratches. There are a few more notable dings, most notable on the right of the forend at the top edge under the rear sight. There are some open grain-lines, most notable at the left-rear of the buttstock. The LOP measures 12 3/4" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate has worn to white with some scattered light oxidation and minor erosion. Overall, the stocks are in about Very Good condition as Refinished Antique.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is dark. The rifling is worn, but visible. There is erosion and pitting scattered through the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 3 or 4 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 5% of its metal finish. There is infrequent remaining finish, mostly on the bottom tang where protected by the lever. Most surfaces have worn to white or gone to a light patina. There are scattered nicks, scuffs, and scratches with some spots of minor erosion. There are tool marks around some screw heads. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in about Very Good Condition as Antique.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with a Winchester factory letter from the Cody Firearms Museum confirming this was produced as a “Rifle, 32 caliber, Barrel Shape: Octagon, Plain trigger, Received in warehouse on December 9, 1892, Shipped from warehouse on December 12, 1892, order number 11522”.
Our Assessment: The famous Winchester Model 1873 lever action repeating rifle had its beginnings in the Volcanic Firearms Company and the later designs by Benjamin Tyler Henry. The Model 1873 boasted a steel frame that was much stronger than the brass framed Model 1866, allowing Winchester to move away from .44 rimfire and develop the powerful new .44-40 WCF round (Winchester’s first metallic centerfire cartridge), as well as a family of other new potent rounds, with Colt usually producing Single Action Army revolvers in the same calibers shortly after they were developed. The Model 1873 has an almost mythical status among firearms collectors, Old West enthusiasts, and fans of the Western film genre, even inspiring the 1950 movie "Winchester '73" starring Jimmy Stewart. It will forever be known as the “The Gun that Won the West” for its predominant role in the hands of Western settlers.
This Antique Winchester Model 1873 Rifle was made in 1892 and is in Very Good Condition. It features a 24” octagonal barrel, 5% of its original blued finish, refinished two-piece smooth walnut stocks with a notable ding on the top edge of the right forend and some open grain-lines at the left-rear of the buttstock, clear markings, solid mechanics, and a dark bore with worn but visible rifling, scattered erosion, and scattered pitting, and comes with a Winchester factory letter from the Cody Firearms Museum confirming this was produced as a “Rifle, 32 caliber, Barrel Shape: Octagon, Plain trigger, Received in warehouse on December 9, 1892, Shipped from warehouse on December 12, 1892, order number 11522”. A departure from the earlier centerfire cartridges, .32-20 WCF was notably smaller, using less lead and therefore destroying less meat, a valuable quality indeed when hunting for sustenance. This Model 1873 was certainly “rode hard and put away wet”, and with its “been there, done that” appearance, it would make a great addition to an Old West or entry level Winchester collection.
Antique Winchester Model 1873 .32-20 WCF 24" Round Barrel Lever Action Rifle 1893
Lot #307 (Sale Order 307 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 1873, 3rd Model
Serial Number: 458569B
Year of Manufacture: 1893
Caliber: .32-20 Winchester Center Fire (WCF)
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with Full-Length Tubular Magazine
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked "WINCHESTER'S-REPEATING-ARMS. NEW HAVEN, CT. / KING'S-IMPROVEMENT-PATENTED-MARCH 29. 1866. OCTOBER 16. 1860." and at the receiver with "32 W.C.F.". The bottom tang is marked "458569B". The top tang is marked "MODEL. 1873". The bottom of the lifter is marked "32 CAL.".
Barrel Length: 24” Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a German silver blade in a slotted base dovetailed and screw-set to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a "V"-notch semi-buckhorn elevator sight dovetailed to the rear of the barrel; the notch is fine-adjustable for elevation. The top tang is drilled, tapped, and filled for a tang sight (none included).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with a capped forend, straight grip, straight comb, and steel crescent buttplate. The stocks have scattered nicks, scuffs, and scratches. There are more notable dings in the left of the forend and a few other more notable marks. The wood is discolored at most edges where it meets the metal. There is a crack in the right-front of the forend and a short, thin crack at the left-front of the wrist. There are a few tiny losses around the edges. The LOP measures 12 5/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate has scattered erosion under its generally strong finish, indicating it has been refinished. Overall, the stocks are in Good to Very Good Condition as Antique.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is gray. The rifling is worn, but visible. There is erosion and pitting scattered through the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 4 or 5 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 15% of its metal finish. Finish remains in protected areas such as the bottom of the barrel, the top of the magazine, around the edges of the sideplate, and on the bottom tang where protected by the lever. Most surfaces have gone to a light to moderate patina with scattered wear, and most edges have gone to white. There are scattered nicks, scuffs, scratches, and spots of surface oxidation. The most notable scratches are on the receiver around the sideplates. There are tool marks on the barrel at the magazine bracket and notable nicks on the right of the barrel in front of the forend. The screw heads range from sharp to disfigured with usable slots. The markings are generally clear; the lifter's caliber marking is worn, but legible. Overall, this rifle is in about Very Good Condition as Antique.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. There is a lever lock on the lower tang, a lever safety, and a dust cover on the receiver that slides on an integral rail, typical of the Third Models. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The famous Winchester Model 1873 lever action repeating rifle had its beginnings in the Volcanic Firearms Company and the later designs by Benjamin Tyler Henry. The Model 1873 boasted a steel frame that was much stronger than the brass framed Model 1866, allowing Winchester to move away from .44 rimfire and develop the powerful new .44-40 WCF round (Winchester’s first metallic centerfire cartridge), as well as a family of other new potent rounds, with Colt usually producing Single Action Army revolvers in the same calibers shortly after they were developed. The Model 1873 has an almost mythical status among firearms collectors, Old West enthusiasts, and fans of the Western film genre, even inspiring the 1950 movie "Winchester '73" starring Jimmy Stewart. It will forever be known as the “The Gun that Won the West” for its predominant role in the hands of Western settlers.
This example was made in 1893 and is in Very Good Condition. It’s chambered in .32-20 WCF. A departure from the earlier centerfire cartridges, .32-20 WCF was notably smaller, using less lead and therefore destroying less meat, a valuable quality indeed when hunting for sustenance. As is often the case, this Model 1873 was “rode hard and put away wet”, and with its “been there, done that” appearance, it would make an honest addition to an Old West or Winchester collection.
Antique Winchester Model 1873 Deluxe Checkered & Casehardened .44-40 WCF 24" Lever Action Rifle 1882
Lot #308 (Sale Order 308 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 1873 Deluxe, 2nd Model
Serial Number: 85039
Year of Manufacture: 1882
Caliber: .44-40 Winchester Center Fire (WCF)
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with Full-Length Tubular Magazine
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked "WINCHESTER'S-REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN, CT. / KING'S-IMPROVEMENT-PATENTED-MARCH 29. 1866. OCTOBER 16. 1860.". The bottom tang is marked "85039". The top tang is marked "MODEL. 1873". The left of the bottom tang, under the stock, is marked "XX" and with assembly number "4178". The assembly number is also stamped in the top tang inlet of the wrist and inside the buttplate at the toe.
Barrel Length: 24” Octagonal
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a German silver blade in a slotted base dovetailed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a "V"-notch semi-buckhorn elevator sight dovetailed to the rear of the barrel. The top tang is drilled, tapped, and filled for a tang sight (none present).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are deluxe two-piece checkered fancy walnut with a capped forend, straight grip, straight comb, and steel crescent buttplate with a sliding door over a storage compartment (there is a brass and canvas bore pull-through in the compartment). The stocks have even light handling wear with some scattered nicks, scuffs, and scratches. There is some finish loss in the grip areas and in the buttstock behind the wrist, most notable on the right below the comb. The checkering shows some handling wear, but is generally well defined. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 12 3/4" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate has mostly muted or gone to a light patina with scattered light oxidation and minor erosion. Overall, the stocks are in Very Good-Fine Condition as Antique.
Type of Finish: Blue & Case Color
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is semi-bright. The rifling is sharp where not interrupted by erosion. There is some scattered light erosion and minor pitting in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 6+ out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 65% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. There is wear along the bottom of the magazine tube with worn areas going to a light patina. The barrel has generally strong finish with some scattered light nicks, small scratches, and spots of minor oxidation. The majority of the receiver's case color has muted, but there is decent figuring with some stronger color around the sideplates and on the bottom tang where protected by the lever. The receiver has some light nicks and minor oxidation. There is some good fire-blue on the loading gate with wear in the groove. There is some good blue on the dust cover. The lifter has gone to a mustard patina with the crystalline appearance of old brass. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Fine Condition as Antique.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. There is a lever lock on the lower tang, a lever safety, and a dust cover on the receiver that slides on a screw secured rail, typical of the Second Models. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with a brass and canvas bore pull-through, and a Cody Firearms Records Office letter indicating this was manufactured as a “Type: Rifle, Barrel Type: Octagon, Trigger: Plain, Checkered Stock, Casehardened, Received in warehouse on October 17, 1882, Shipped from warehouse on October 17, 1882, Order number 125”.
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 1873 lever action repeating rifle had a steel frame that was much stronger than the brass framed Model 1866, allowing Winchester to move away from .44 rimfire and develop the new .44-40 WCF round, Winchester’s first centerfire cartridge. The Model 1873 has an almost mythical status among firearms collectors, Old West enthusiasts, and fans of Western films, even inspiring the 1950 movie "Winchester '73" starring Jimmy Stewart. It will forever be known as the “The Gun that Won the West” for its predominant role in the hands of Western settlers.
This example is a Deluxe Model 1873 Rifle made in 1882 in Fine Condition. It comes with a Cody Firearms Records Office letter indicating this was manufactured as a “Type: Rifle, Barrel Type: Octagon, Trigger: Plain, Checkered Stock, Casehardened, Received in warehouse on October 17, 1882, Shipped from warehouse on October 17, 1882, Order number 125”. This is a beautiful example of a Deluxe 2nd Model Winchester ’73 Rifle, with checkered fancy walnut stocks and a case-hardened receiver, and will
Antique Winchester 3rd Model 1873 .44-40 WCF 24" Octagonal Barrel Lever Action Rifle 1890
Lot #309 (Sale Order 309 of 674)
Make: Winchester Repeating Arms
Model: 1873
Serial Number: 339943B
Year of Manufacture: 1890
Caliber: .44-40 Winchester Center Fire (WCF)
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with full length tubular magazine.
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “WINCHESTER’S REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A. / -KING’S IMPROVEMENT PATENTED MARCH 29.1866. OCTOBER 16.1860.-” in front of the rear sight and “44 W.C.F.” at the rear. The lower tang is marked “339943B”. The upper tang is marked “MODEL. 1873”. The bottom of the lifter is marked “44 CAL.”.
Barrel Length: 24" Octagonal
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade dovetailed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a “V”-notch semi-buckhorn elevator sight dovetailed to the rear of the barrel; the notch is fine-adjustable for elevation. The top tang is drilled, tapped, and filled for a tang sight (none present).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with a capped forend, straight grip, straight comb, and steel crescent buttplate with a sliding brass door covering a storage compartment (there is a 4 section steel rod inside). The stocks have some scattered minor marks. There are compressions, nicks, and minor scuffs, primarily found on the left side of the forend. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 12 3/4” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate has minor wear, most notable on the door over the storage compartment. Overall, the stocks are in Excellent Condition as Antique.
Type of Finish: Blued, with a Case-hardened hammer, trigger, lever, and buttplate.
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is dark gray and the rifling is generally well defined. There is scattered erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 6 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 95% of its Original metal finish. The finish is generally strong throughout. There are a few marks including a scratch on the right side of the receiver and a small dent on the right side of the barrel about 2/3rds toward the muzzle. There are a few minor nicks along the edges of the barrel’s octagon. There are a few other scattered light marks. There is some muting on the bottom of the lever with some minor freckles, but otherwise the case coloring is strong and vibrant throughout. The screw heads are sharp to slightly tool marked. The markings are generally clear, the caliber marking on the lifter has soft edges. Overall, this rifle is in about Excellent Condition as Original Antique.
Mechanics: The action functions properly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: One of the most successful, and certainly one of the most famous Winchester rifles was the Winchester Model 1873, known as “The Gun that Won the West” for its predominant role in the hands of Western settlers. The Model 1873 had a steel frame that was much stronger than the brass framed Model 1866, allowing Winchester to develop a family of powerful new cartridges, with Colt usually producing Single Action Army revolvers in the same calibers shortly after they were developed. The .44-40 Win. cartridge, also known as the .44 WCF, was introduced by Winchester in 1873 as Winchester’s first metallic centerfire cartridge with a number of WCF cartridges to follow including the .38-40. Colt produced single action revolvers chambered for the Winchester cartridges as well, allowing users to have a rifle and handgun which shared the same ammunition. The 1873 has a mythic status among both firearms enthusiasts and fans of the Old West in general, even inspiring the 1950 movie “Winchester ’73” starring Jimmy Stewart.
The .44-40 Win. cartridge, also known as the .44 WCF, was introduced by Winchester in 1873 as the original chambering for this model. It was very popular in its day and still has a devoted following today among fans of the American West as well as Cowboy Action Shooting competitors.
This Model 1873 Rifle was made in 1890 and has thrived over the last several generations in excellent vibrant shape. This rifle is original and looks absolutely fantastic for its age. It has a great bore given its age and likely use in black powder. It also has quite strong mechanics. This would be a nice rifle to add to a Winchester collection missing the classic Model 1873.
Restored Antique Winchester Model 1873 1 of 1,000 Lever Action Rifle .44-40 30" 1877
Lot #310 (Sale Order 310 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 1873 Rifle, 1st Model, 1 of 1,000
Serial Number: 25708
Year of Manufacture: 1877
Caliber: Caliber: .44-40 Winchester
Action Type: Lever Action, Full Length Tubular Magazine, Single Set-Trigger
Markings: The barrel is marked “WINCHESTER’S- REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN. CT. / KING’S-IMPROVEMENT-PATENTED-MARCH 29.1866. OCTOBER 16.1860.”. The lower tang is marked “25708”. The upper tang is marked “MODEL. 1873”. The left of the bottom tang, the upper tang inlet of the wrist, and the inside of the buttplate at the toe each have “615” assembly number. The side of the tang is marked “XXX 615”. The barrel has “1 of 1000” hand-engraved on the top of the barrel at the breech. The inside of the side plate is marked “93”.
Barrel Length: 30”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a “V”-notch elevator sight dovetailed to the rear of the barrel. The top tang is drilled, tapped and mounted with a peep sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece checkered deluxe walnut with capped forend, straight grip, straight comb and steel crescent buttplate with sliding trapdoor in the rear face. There is a small compression at the start of the comb where the tang sight rests. There are a few minor compressions. There is a restored crack on the left side of the wrist that starts at the left tip of the tang and reaches down toward the checkering. The checkering is sharp. The LOP measures 12 3/4” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. Overall, the stocks are in Fine condition as refinished.
Type of Finish: Blue & Case Color
Finish Originality: Professionally Restored
Bore Condition: The bore is gray with well defined rifling. There is scattered light erosion and light pitting. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 7 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of its new metal finish. The case color is vibrant with little to no muting. The blue is strong throughout. There are a couple nicks on the edges of the barrel’s octagon that have been blued over. The edges of the ejection port are a little rough. There is no notable pitting under the new finish. The screw heads range from sharp to lightly tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Fine-plus condition as refinished Antique.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Included is a Winchester Records letter indicating that this rifle was received in warehouse Jan. 30 1877 and shipped Jan. 31, 1877 on order number 8201, produced as a Rifle with an octagonal 30” barrel, set trigger, XXX checkered stock, case hardened receiver and notes "1 of 1000”.
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 1873, known as "the gun that won the West", had a steel frame that was stronger than the brass framed Model 1866, allowing Winchester to develop the new .44-40 WCF round. Early in production, Winchester distributed a flier extolling the virtues of their new rifle. They also explained in their 1875 catalog:
"Every Sporting Rifle we make will be proved and shot at a target, and the target will be numbered to correspond with the barrel and be attached to it. When one hundred barrels are thus proved, the one making the best target will be selected and set aside, and another hundred proved in the same way, and so on until one thousand have been tested and ten targets selected with the barrels with which they were made. They will then be made up into Guns, in which each part is selected with the utmost care and finished in the finest manner. They will then be again subjected to trials for accuracy, and the best of the ten selected and marked 'One of a thousand,' the price of which will be from $80.00 to $100.00."
By 1877, Winchester dropped the options from their catalog, nearly all were produced before 1880, only 132 "One of One Thousand" rifles and 8 “One of One Hundred” rifles were produced. Interest was revived in 1950 with the release of "Winchester '73" starring Jimmy Stewart. A program to promote the film sought out the “One of One Thousand” rifles. The first 20 to respond with a picture and description of their rifles, would receive a brand new Model 94. The search turned up most of the authentic examples known today. The rifles now among the most sought after of all Winchesters.
This “One of One Thousand” was made in 1877 and is in Fine-Plus condition as restored. This rifle is quite rare as only thirteen 1 of 1000 were produced with a 30" barrel. One idiosyncrasy is the sideplate markings, typically the last digits of the serial number or the assembly number; the number on this side plate doesn’t match either. The factory documentation confirms this as an authentic Winchester Model 1873 “One of One Thousand” Rifle, an
Scarce Winchester 3rd Model 1873 Short Rifle 20" Octagonal .44-40 WCF Lever Action, 1889 Antique
Lot #311 (Sale Order 311 of 674)
Make: Winchester Repeating Arms Co.
Model: 1873, 3rd Model
Serial Number: 316720
Year of Manufacture: 1889
Caliber: .44-40 WCF (Winchester Center Fire)
Action Type: Lever Action with Full-Length Tubular Magazine
Barrel Length: 20”, Octagonal
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a german silver blade in a slotted base dovetailed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is an M1873 folding ladder-style sight presenting a "V"-notch when down and with a "V"-notch slider on a ladder arm graduated from 2-8 in hundreds of yards. The top tang is drilled, tapped and filled for a tang sight (none present).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with a capped forend, straight grip, straight comb and steel crescent buttplate with a sliding door over a storage compartment (nothing in the compartment). The forend is the shorter 8 1/2" length used on rifles with shorter than standard barrels. The stocks have scattered weathering and open grain lines. There are cracks around the edges of the wrist. There are losses along the top edges of the forend, most notable on the left. There are losses around the top of the wrist that have been sanded, a fill in the right of the wrist at the top-front, fills on the right of the buttstock over the bottom tang and a fill in the belly. There is a repaired chip-loss at the toe. There are notable dings on the right of the comb. The LOP measures 12 3/4" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has gone to a moderate-dark patina with scattered. Overall, the stocks are in Good condition as refinished and repaired Antique.
Type of Finish: No finish remains.
Finish Originality: Some areas show signs of aggressive cleaning, but we see no evidence that a new finish was applied.
Bore Condition: The bore is gray. The rifling is well defined. There is erosion and pitting scattered through the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates about 5 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains none of its metal finish. The surfaces have worn or been cleaned to white with some areas going to a light patina. There is scattered surface erosion and some pitting. There are several nicks, scuffs and scratches. There is a bulge in the bottom of the lifter from the lifter arm. The screw heads range from sharp to disfigured with usable slots. The markings range from clear to worn and incomplete. Overall, this rifle is in Good-plus condition as Antique.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. There is a lever lock on the lower tang, a lever safety, and a dust cover on the receiver that slides on an integral rail, typical of the Third Models. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Included is a vintage leather scabbard and a Cody Firearms Records Office records check indicating that this rifle's serial was applied November 4, 1889, was received in warehouse in its current configuration November 23, 1889 and shipped the same day on order 5852.
Our Assessment: One of the most successful, and certainly one of the most famous Winchester rifles was the Winchester Model 1873, known as “The Gun that Won the West” for its predominant role in the hands of Western settlers. The Model 1873 had a steel frame that was much stronger than the brass framed Model 1866, allowing Winchester to develop a family of powerful new cartridges, with Colt usually producing Single Action Army revolvers in the same calibers shortly after they were developed. The .44-40 Win. cartridge, also known as the .44 WCF, was introduced by Winchester in 1873 as Winchester’s first metallic centerfire cartridge with a number of WCF cartridges to follow.
This is an 1889 vintage rifle in an interesting configuration. The standard rifle had a 24" barrel, but shorter barrels could be special ordered. This example was produced with a 20" octagonal barrel and exhibits the shorter forend found on these "short rifles". The rifle shows its age, but its scarce configuration will be attractive to Winchester fans. It deserves a spot in a collection of lever action rifles next to its 1866 and 1876 cousins. Please see our photos and good luck!
Scarce Winchester 3rd Model 1873 Musket 30" .44-40 WCF Lever Action Rifle 1894 Antique
Lot #312 (Sale Order 312 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 1873 Musket
Serial Number: 481050
Year of Manufacture: 1894
Caliber: .44-40 Winchester (.44 Winchester Center Fire)
Action Type: Lever Action with Tubular Magazine
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “WINCHESTER’S REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN, CT. / KING’S IMPROVEMENT PATENTED MARCH 29.1866. OCTOBER 16.1860.” and at the receiver with “44 CAL”. The lower tang is marked “481050B”. The upper tang is marked “MODEL. 1873.”. The bottom of the carrier is marked “44 CAL.”.
Barrel Length: 30", Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a tapered blade integral to a rectangular base fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a folding ladder-type with “V” notch when folded down and a “V”-notched slider on a ladder marked from “2” to “8” when folded up. There is a small “V” notch in the top of the ladder. The top tang is drilled, tapped and filled for a tang sight (none included).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece walnut with nosecap, two barrel bands, straight grip, straight comb, carbine-style steel buttplate with sliding door, a sling swivel in the belly and another mounted to the forward barrel band. The stock has a storage compartment behind the sliding door in the buttplate with a five-piece cleaning rod in the compartment. The stocks have some scattered nicks, dings, scuffs and scratches. The most notable dings are in the left of the buttstock toward the rear. There is a notable scratch on the right-rear of the forend. There are a few tiny losses around the edges of the wrist and butt. There are no cracks. The LOP measures 12 7/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has been polished to white with scattered minor erosion. Overall, the stocks rate in Very Good-plus condition as Antique.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is semi-bright and the rifling is sharp. There is some scattered light erosion and infrequent pitting. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 7 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 40% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. The barrel has mostly gone to a mottled patina with some finish remaining around raised features and scattered light oxidation. The receiver has generally strong finish with some scattered light oxidation or voids where oxidation was cleaned out. The lever has some areas of good case color with most surfaces muted. The hammer has generally good color. There are scattered nicks, scuffs and scratches. The action shows operational wear. There are light tool marks around some screw heads. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Very Good condition as Antique.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The hammer has a half-cock safety position, lever safety, lever lock on the lower tang, and a dust cover on the receiver that slides on an integral rail typical of the Third Models. We have not fired this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Included is a five-piece cleaning rod stored in the buttstock, a leather sling, and a Cody Firearms Records Office search. The rod has one steel-tipped rammer piece, one patch-loop piece, and three plain rod pieces. The letter shows that this rifle had its serial number applied August 2, 1894, was received in Winchester’s warehouse April 3, 1895 and shipped as a Musket April 26, 1895 on Order Number 11245.
Our Assessment: One of the most successful, and certainly one of the most famous Winchester rifles was the Winchester Model 1873, known as “The Gun that Won the West” for its predominant role in the hands of Western settlers. The Model 1873 had a steel frame that was much stronger than the brass framed Model 1866, allowing Winchester to develop a family of powerful new cartridges. The .44-40 WCF cartridge was introduced by Winchester as their first metallic centerfire cartridge.
This Model 1873 Musket was made in 1894, has a 30” round barrel chambered for 44-40 and a carbine-style buttplate with sliding-door compartment holding a five-piece cleaning rod. The rifle is in Very Good overall condition as Antique with about 40% of its original finish remaining, a surprisingly nice bore given its age, and strong mechanics. This rifle is 130 years of age, but is still in good shape. The 1873 muskets are not particularly common, consisting of about 5% of total 1873 production, and one in this condition will take a prized spot in a collection of lever action rifles next to its 1866 and 1876 cousins. Please see our photos and good luck!
Judge J.M. Greer Memphis Tennessee Winchester Model 1873 .32-20 WCF Lever Action Rifle 1891 Antique
Lot #313 (Sale Order 313 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 1873, 3rd Model
Serial Number: 388848B
Year of Manufacture: 1891
Caliber: .32-20 Winchester Center Fire (WCF)
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with Full-Length Tubular Magazine
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked "WINCHESTER'S-REPEATING-ARMS. NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A. / -KING'S IMPROVEMENT PATENTED MARCH 29. 1866. OCTOBER 16. 1860.-" and at the receiver with "32 W.C.F.". The bottom tang is marked "388848B". The top tang is marked "MODEL. 1873.". The plate in the belly is marked "Presented / TO / JUDGE J.M. GREER / BY / R. Kupperschmidt".
Barrel Length: 24", Octagonal
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a German silver blade in a slotted base dovetailed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a "V"-notch semi-buckhorn elevator sight dovetailed to the rear of the barrel. The top tang is drilled, tapped, and filled for a tang sight (none included).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with a capped forend, straight grip, straight comb, steel crescent buttplate and a silver presentation plate in the belly. The stocks have scattered nicks, scuffs, and scratches. There is a series of notches in the front of the comb that appears intentionally applied. There are cracks in the right-front of the forend, at the toe on each side and a small repaired chip at the rear of the bottom tang. The LOP measures 12 3/4" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate has gone to a moderate patina with some light nicks, scratches and surface erosion. The presentation plate has minor tarnish. Overall, the stocks are in Good-Very Good Condition as refinished Antique.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is dark. The rifling is worn, barely visible. There is erosion and pitting scattered through the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 3 or 4 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 3% of its metal finish. There is infrequent finish in well protected areas. The exposed surfaces have worn to white or gone to a light patina. There is scattered surface erosion. There are many scattered nicks, dings, scrapes and scratches. There is notable wear at the front of the magazine tube, the magazine bracket, the chamber ring on the receiver and behind the hammer on the receiver. The front edge of the magazine tube is cracked at the cap mounting screw. The tube is dented and the follower will bind in the tube. There is notable scratching on the bottom shoulders of the barrel and along the magazine tube. There are tool marks at most screw heads. The screw heads range from sharp to disfigured with usable slots. The markings are generally clear, the lifter's caliber marking is almost completely worn away. Overall, this rifle is in about Good condition as Antique.
Mechanics: The extractor has play to the bolt and will likely slip off the rim of cases. The magazine tube is dented and the follower will bind in the tube. Otherwise, the action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 1873 boasted a steel frame that was stronger than the brass framed Model 1866, allowing Winchester to develop the new .44-40 WCF. The Model 1873 has an almost mythical status among collectors, Old West enthusiasts, and fans of Western films. It will forever be known as the “The Gun that Won the West” for its predominant role in the hands of Western settlers.
This example was made in 1891 and has a little bit of history. The silver plate in the belly indicates that it was presented to Judge J.M. Greer by an R. Kupferschmidt, proprietor of a sporting good store in Memphis Tennessee. The exact recipient of the rifle is harder to pin down as there were no fewer than three Judge J.M. Greers who were around Memphis at the time, James Madison Greer Jr., James Madison Greer III, and James Micajah Greer, at least two of whom served in the Confederate Army during the Civil War. This rifle, with its “been there, done that” appearance and Tennessee history, it would make a neat addition to a Winchester collection, especially in the Volunteer State.
Winchester 3rd Model 1873 24" Octagonal .38-40 WCF Lever Action Rifle, 1889 Antique
Lot #314 (Sale Order 314 of 674)
Make: Winchester Repeating Arms Co.
Model: 1873, 3rd Model
Serial Number: 304322
Year of Manufacture: 1889
Caliber: .38-40 WCF (Winchester Center Fire)
Action Type: Lever Action with Full-Length Tubular Magazine
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked "WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A. / -KING'S IMPROVEMENT PATENTED MARCH 29. 1866. OCTOBER 16. 1860.-" and at the receiver with "38 W.C.F.". The bottom tang is marked "304322B". The top tang is marked "MODEL. 1873". The bottom of the lifter is marked "38 CAL.".
Barrel Length: 24”, Octagonal
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a Marble 34W white beaded blade dovetailed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a Marble's "V"-notch semi-buckhorn elevator sight dovetailed to the rear of the barrel; the notch is fine-adjustable for elevation and can be reversed to present a "U"-notch. The top tang is drilled, tapped and filled for a tang sight (none present).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with a capped forend, straight grip, straight comb and steel crescent buttplate with a sliding door over a storage compartment (nothing in the compartment). The stocks have some scattered nicks, scuffs and scratches. There are a couple of more notable dings in the left of the buttstock behind the wrist and a hole in the belly behind the bottom tang. There is a crack in the left-front of the forend and a loss along the top edge at the right-front. There is a short crack in the left-front of the wrist and another at the rear of the bottom tang across the hole. The LOP measures 12 3/4" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has scattered erosion under its generally strong finish. Overall, the stocks are in Good-Very Good condition as refinished Antique.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is light gray. The rifling is well defined. There is minor erosion scattered through the bore and some minor pitting. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates about 6 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 15% of its metal finish. Finish remains in protected areas such as the bottom shoulders of the barrel, the top of the magazine, around the edges of the sideplate, and on the bottom tang where protected by the lever. Most surfaces have worn to white or gone to a light patina. There are some light nicks, scratches, and spots of surface oxidation. There is some residue from the stocks' new finish around the edges of the wood. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are generally clear, the lifter's caliber marking is worn. Overall, this rifle is in about Very Good condition as Antique.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. There is a lever lock on the lower tang, a lever safety, and a dust cover on the receiver that slides on an integral rail, typical of the Third Models. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: One of the most successful, and certainly one of the most famous Winchester rifles was the Winchester Model 1873, known as “The Gun that Won the West” for its predominant role in the hands of Western settlers. The Model 1873 had a steel frame that was much stronger than the brass framed Model 1866, allowing Winchester to develop a family of powerful new cartridges, with Colt usually producing Single Action Army revolvers in the same calibers shortly after they were developed. The .44-40 Win. cartridge, also known as the .44 WCF, was introduced by Winchester in 1873 as Winchester’s first metallic centerfire cartridge with a number of WCF cartridges to follow.
This is an 1889 vintage rifle chambered for the .38 WCF cartridge. This was based on the earlier .44 WCF, but necked down to about .40 caliber, using slightly lighter bullets at slightly higher velocity. The rifle has a decent bore, strong mechanics, and shows wear consistent with its age. It deserves a spot in a collection of lever action rifles next to its 1866 and 1876 cousins and may still prove to be a fun shooter. Please see our photos and good luck!
Winchester Model 1873 .38-40 WCF 24" Octagonal Lever Action Rifle 1902 C&R
Lot #315 (Sale Order 315 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 1873, 3rd Model
Serial Number: 562793B
Year of Manufacture: 1902
Caliber: .38-40 Winchester Center Fire (WCF)
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with full-length tubular magazine.
Markings: The left shoulder of the barrel is marked "WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A. / KING'S IMPROVEMENT PATENTED MARCH 29. 1866. OCTOBER 16. 1860.", below the rear sight with "MADE IN U.S.A." and at the receiver with "38 W.C.F.". The bottom tang is marked "562793B". The top tang is marked "MODEL. 1873.". The bottom of the lifter is marked "38 CAL.". The chamber ring and the top-rear of the barrel each have an ovalled "WP" proof (see Our Assessment).
Barrel Length: 24” Octagonal
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade dovetailed and screw-set to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a "V"-notch elevator sight dovetailed to the rear of the barrel; the notch is fine-adjustable for elevation. The top of the rear sight ears has been filed flat. The top tang is drilled, tapped, and filled for a tang sight (none present).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with a capped forend, straight grip, straight comb, and steel crescent buttplate with a sliding-door storage compartment (nothing in the compartment). The stocks have some scattered nicks, scuffs, and scratches. There are more notable dings in the belly and left-front of the forend with a scrape at the toe on the left and a few more notable scratches at the heel. The wood is discolored at most edges where it meets the metal. There is a crack at the bottom-rear of the forend. There are a few tiny losses around the edges. The LOP measures 12 5/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate has scattered erosion, nicks, and scratches under its finish with some wear in the finish, mostly in the face. Overall, the stocks are in about Very Good Condition as Antique.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original to the parts, the barrel is not original to the frame. The Winchester ovalled “WP” proof mark on both the chamber ring and top rear of the barrel indicates the rifle was sent back to Winchester sometime after 1905. The condition of the magazine tube compared to the receiver and bracket indicates it has also been replaced, likely at the same time as the barrel.
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with sharp rifling. There is some minor erosion in the bore at the muzzle-end. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 8+ out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 70% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at most edges, more notable on the receiver. The barrel and magazine tube have generally strong finish with some minor oxidation. The receiver has mostly gone to a mottled patina with infrequent finish in well protected areas. There are some nicks and scratches, mostly in the receiver. The screw heads range from sharp to disfigured with usable slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Good Plus Condition as not parts-original.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The famous Winchester Model 1873 lever action repeating rifle had its beginnings in the Volcanic Firearms Company and the later designs by Benjamin Tyler Henry. The Model 1873 boasted a steel frame that was much stronger than the brass framed Model 1866, allowing Winchester to move away from .44 rimfire and develop the powerful new .44-40 WCF round. The Model 1873 has an almost mythical status among firearms collectors, Old West enthusiasts, and fans of the Western film genre. It will forever be known as the “The Gun that Won the West” for its predominant role in the hands of Western settlers.
This example was made in 1902 and is in Good Plus Condition as not parts-original. It features a 24” octagonal replacement barrel, 70% of its original blued finish, strong mechanics, and a mostly bright bore with sharp rifling and only minor erosion at the muzzle-end. The Winchester ovalled “WP” proof mark on both the chamber ring and top rear of the barrel indicates the rifle was sent back to Winchester sometime after 1905. The condition of the magazine tube compared to the receiver and bracket indicates it has also been replaced, likely at the same time as the barrel. This is an interesting and sweet example of the classic Winchester ’73 Lever Action Rifle.
Antique Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 WCF 24" Octagonal Factory Replacement Barrel Lever Action Rifle
Lot #316 (Sale Order 316 of 674)
Make: Winchester Repeating Arms
Model: 1873, 3rd Model
Serial Number: 224405B
Year of Manufacture: 1887
Caliber: .44-40 Winchester Center Fire (WCF)
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with Full-Length Tubular Magazine
Markings: The left shoulder of the barrel is marked "WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A. / KING'S IMPROVEMENT PATENTED MARCH 29. 1866. OCTOBER 16. 1860." and at the receiver with "44 W.C.F.". The bottom tang is marked "224405B". The top tang is marked "MODEL. 1873". The bottom of the lifter is marked "44 CAL.". The chamber ring and the top-rear of the barrel are each marked with an ovalled "WP" Winchester proof (see Our Assessment).
Barrel Length: 24” Octagonal
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a Marble No. 2 beaded blade dovetailed to the front of the barrel; the bead has worn or broken off. The rear sight is a "V"-notch semi-buckhorn elevator sight dovetailed to the rear of the barrel. The top tang is drilled and tapped for a tang sight. The base and arm of a tang sight are installed, but the sight appears to be broken and/or missing parts.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with a capped forend, straight grip, straight comb, and steel crescent buttplate with a sliding door over a storage compartment (nothing in the compartment). The stocks have some scattered nicks, scuffs, and scratches. There is a crack at the right-rear of the top tang. There is a more notable ding on the right of the buttstock near the toe. The LOP measures 12 3/4" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate has scattered erosion under its generally strong finish. The fit at the heel likely indicates the buttplate is a replacement. Overall, the stocks are in about Very Good Condition as Antique.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original to the parts, the barrel is not original to the frame. The Winchester ovalled “WP” proof mark on both the chamber ring indicates the rifle was sent back to Winchester sometime after 1905.
Bore Condition: The bore is semi-bright. The rifling is sharp where not interrupted by erosion. There is some scattered light erosion and minor pitting in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates about 7 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 40% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. There is wear along the magazine tube with worn areas going to a light patina and with some spots of minor erosion. The barrel has generally strong finish with some scattered nicks, scratches, minor oxidation, and spots of minor erosion. The majority of the receiver has worn to white or gone to a light patina with some stronger finish around the sideplates and on the bottom tang around the trigger. The receiver has scattered nicks, scratches, and minor erosion. The lifter is cracked and bent outward at the bottom-rear edge. There are tool marks around some screw heads. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in about Very Good Condition as Antique and not parts-original.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The famous Winchester Model 1873 lever action repeating rifle had its beginnings in the Volcanic Firearms Company and the later designs by Benjamin Tyler Henry. The Model 1873 boasted a steel frame that was much stronger than the brass framed Model 1866, allowing Winchester to move away from .44 rimfire and develop the powerful new .44-40 WCF round, Winchester’s first metallic centerfire cartridge. The Model 1873 has an almost mythical status among firearms collectors, Old West enthusiasts, and fans of the Western film genre, even inspiring the 1950 movie "Winchester '73" starring Jimmy Stewart. It will forever be known as the “The Gun that Won the West” for its predominant role in the hands of Western settlers.
This example was made in 1887 and is in Very Good Condition as not parts-original. It retains 40% of its blued finish, strong mechanics, and a semi-bright bore with sharp rifling where not interrupted by erosion. The Winchester ovalled “WP” proof mark on both the chamber ring and top rear of the barrel indicates the rifle was sent back to Winchester sometime after 1905, likely when the replacement barrel was installed, and the entire gun was proofed. The stepped chamber ring on the receiver would typically indicate a .38 or .32 WCF chambering, indicating the installed .44 WCF barrel is a replacement. This is an interesting and sweet example of the classic Winchester ’73 Lever Action Rifle.
Antique Winchester Model 1876 .50-95 Express 26" Button Half Mag Lever Action Rifle & Letter 1884
Lot #317 (Sale Order 317 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 1876
Serial Number: 39581
Year of Manufacture: 1884
Caliber: .50-95 Winchester Express
Action Type: Lever Action with Half Length “Button” Magazine
Barrel Length: 26" Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a German silver blade in a slotted base dovetailed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a buckhorn sporting rear sight with a sliding elevator dovetailed to the rear of the barrel. The top tang is drilled, tapped, and filled for a tang sight (none present). The sights are not original to the gun.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece checkered walnut with a steel nosecap, straight grip, sling swivels at the nosecap and underside of the buttstock, and a steel crescent buttplate with sliding door storage compartment (there’s nothing in the compartment). The checkering has been recut. There is some side to side loosening to the forend, as well as some light front to back loosening. The stocks have some light scattered nicks, scuffs, and scratches. There’s some darkening where the butt stock meets the buttplate. There is some light darkening where the butt stock meets the frame, and where the frame meets the forend. The LOP measures 12 7/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate has mostly gone to patina, with scattered minor erosion. Overall, the stocks are in about Very Good Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright. The rifling is sharp. There is some light scattered pitting through the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 8-9 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 60% of its metal finish. The metal surfaces have mostly gone to patina, with a bit of bluing remaining in protected areas around the frame, a good amount of bluing remaining on the loading gate and left side plate, and most of the bluing remaining on the barrel (there is some thinning around the muzzle). There is scattered discoloration from oxidation and some minor surface erosion. There are some scattered nicks, scuffs, and scratches. Some surfaces show signs of light cleaning. The action shows light operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to disfigured with usable slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Very Good Condition as Antique.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The hammer has a half-cock safety position. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Included is a Winchester factory letter indicating this was produced as a “Rifle, Express, Round barrel, Plain trigger, Lyman and Beach sights, 1/2 magazine, Sling and swivel, received in warehouse and shipped from warehouse on August 20, 1884”.
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 1876 was appropriately christened “The Centennial Rifle”. Standard guns were blued, deluxe models were casehardened, and numerous options were available, including checkering, which was not always listed on factory letters. Initially priced at $27 for the full-stocked Carbine, $30 for the Musket, and $32 for the Sporting Rifle, the half-magazine Express Rifle was the most costly at $35. There were only 3,284 Express Rifles in .50-95 caliber produced out of a total of about 63,799 1876s before the model was discontinued, making that particular version rare and desirable today.
This Antique Winchester Model 1876 .50-95 Express Rifle was made in 1884 and is in Very Good Condition. It features a 26” round barrel, 60% of its original blued finish, strong mechanics, and a decent bore with only some light scattered pitting. It comes with a Winchester factory letter indicating this was produced as a “Rifle, Express, Round barrel, Plain trigger, Lyman and Beach sights, 1/2 magazine, Sling and swivel, received in warehouse and shipped from warehouse on August 20, 1884”. Lastly, this rifle comes directly from the personal collection of award-winning gunwriter and book author Rick Hacker, and a signed letter of authenticity from Mr. Hacker will accompany this piece. The letter states “I bought this rifle in the late 1980s from the old (sadly no longer existing) Pony Express Sports Shop in Encino, California. I purchased it because of its rare .50-95 Express chambering, its excellent condition, and its half-magazine configuration, a favorite of Teddy Roosevelt’s ’76 during his Dakota Territory ranching days in the 1880’s”. This is a beautiful Winchester 1876 Rifle in the highly desirable .50-95 Express chambering.
Antique Winchester Model 1876 Centennial .50-95 Express 26" Octagonal Barrel Lever Rifle 1881
Lot #318 (Sale Order 318 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 1876 Express Rifle
Serial Number: 14333
Year of Manufacture: 1881
Caliber: .50-95 Winchester Express
Action Type: Lever Action with Tubular Magazine
Barrel Length: 26", Octagonal
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a German silver blade in a slotted base dovetailed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a "V"-notch elevator sight dovetailed to the rear of the barrel. The top tang is drilled, tapped, and filled for a tang sight (none present).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with a capped forend, straight grip and comb, and crescent steel buttplate with sliding door storage compartment (there is nothing in the compartment). The stocks have scattered nicks, dings, scuffs, and scratches. There are short cracks at the left-front of the wrist and at the rear of the top tang. There are small losses at the front edge of the buttplate's tang. The fit of the wood to the buttplate is imperfect at the corners where the tang meets the face. The LOP measures 13” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate has mostly worn to white with scattered oxidation and erosion. Overall, the stocks are in about Good Plus Condition as Refinished Antique.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is semi-bright with sharp rifling. There is scattered light erosion and minor pitting in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 6 or 7 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 35% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. Most finish is in protected areas such as the bottom of the barrel, top of the magazine tube, and around the sights and side plates. Most exposed surfaces have worn to white or gone to a light patina with scattered surface oxidation. There are scattered nicks, scuffs, and scratches, most notable on the side plates and bottom tang. The case color has mostly muted on the hammer and lever, but there is some color in protected areas. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with usable slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Good Plus Condition as Antique.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with a Winchester factory records letter indicating that the rifle was produced in its current configuration, received in warehouse May 14, 1881 and shipped May 17, 1881 on order number 25670.
Our Assessment: The Model 1876 was a heavier-framed design than the Model 1873, and was the first Winchester to be chambered for full-powered centerfire rifle cartridges, as opposed to rimfire cartridges or pistol-caliber centerfire rounds. The Winchester Model 1876 was appropriately christened “The Centennial Rifle”, and earned a reputation as a durable and powerful hunting rifle used by, among others, the Canadian North-West Mounted Police and the Texas Rangers. Theodore Roosevelt carried one on his early hunting expeditions in the Dakota Badlands, and one was found in the possession of Apache warrior Geronimo after his surrender in 1886.
Initially chambered for .45-75 WCF, later calibers were .40-60 WCF, .45-60 WCF, and one of the rarest and most desirable, .50-95 Express, introduced in 1879. The 26” barrel .50-95 Express ’76 Rifle found a ready audience among hunters in pursuit of dangerous game, not only in the United States, but in Africa and India, where fast follow-up shots could mean the difference between life and death. Yet surprisingly, there were only 3,284 Express Rifles in .50-95 caliber produced out of a total of about 63,799 1876s before the model was discontinued in 1897, making that particular version very rare and desirable today.
This example was made in 1881 and is in Good Plus Condition. It features a 26" octagonal barrel with a full length mag tube, 35% of its original blued finish, refinished two-piece smooth walnut stocks with a capped forend, straight grip and comb, and crescent steel buttplate, clear markings, strong mechanics, and a semi-bright bore with sharp rifling, scattered light erosion, and minor pitting. There are short cracks at the left-front of the wrist and at the rear of the top tang. There are small losses at the front edge of the buttplate's tang. The fit of the wood to the buttplate is imperfect at the corners where the tang meets the face. This is an honest example of the classic Winchester ’76 .50-95 Express Rifle. A nice find for collectors, it also comes with a Winchester factory records letter confirming its original configuration.
Winchester 3rd Model 1876 Centennial 28" Round .45-60 WCF Lever Action Rifle, 1882 Antique
Lot #319 (Sale Order 319 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 1876 Rifle
Serial Number: 28581
Year of Manufacture: 1882
Caliber: .45-60 Winchester
Action Type: Lever Action with Full-Length Tubular Magazine
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “WINCHESTER’S-REPEATING-ARMS. NEW HAVEN. CT. / KING’S-IMPROVEMENT-PATENTED-MARCH 29.1866. OCTOBER 16.1860.” forward of the rear sight, the top-rear of the barrel is marked "CAL. 45-60". The lower tang is marked “28581” at the rear. The upper tang is marked “MODEL. 1876.”. The bottom of the carrier is marked “45-60”.
Barrel Length: 28", Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a german silver blade in a slotted base dovetailed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a "V"-notch elevator sight dovetailed to the rear of the barrel; the notch is fine-adjustable for elevation. The steps have been removed or broken off the elevator. The top tang is drilled, tapped and filled for a tang sight (none present).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with a capped forend, straight grip, straight comb and steel crescent buttplate with sliding door storage compartment (there is nothing in the compartment). The stocks have scattered nicks, dings, scuffs and scratches with most notable wear in the belly and bottom of the forend. There are losses along the top edges of the forend and a crack at the rear of the bottom tang. The wood shows discoloration from age and oil. The LOP measures 13” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate has mostly worn to white with scattered oxidation and erosion. The stocks are in Good-plus overall condition as refinished Antique.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is gray. The rifling is worn, but visible. There is erosion and pitting scattered through the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 5 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 7% of its metal finish. Finish remains in well protected areas such as the bottom of the barrel, top of the magazine tube, around the sideplates and on the bottom tang where protected by the lever. Most exposed surfaces have worn to white or gone to a light patina with scattered surface oxidation. There are scattered nicks, scuffs and scratches. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to disfigured with usable slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Good condition as Antique (see Mechanics).
Mechanics: The lever does not properly disengage the lever safety, either due to wear or bending in the lever. The extractor does not properly retract the dust cover. Otherwise, the action functions correctly. The dust cover is on a rail integral to the frame, typical of the 3rd Model. The hammer has a half-cock position and there is a lever lock. We have not fired this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 1876 was a heavier-framed design similar to the Model 1873, and was the first to be chambered for full-powered centerfire rifle cartridges, as opposed to rimfire cartridges or handgun-sized centerfire rounds. While similar in design to the 1873, the 1876 was actually based on the prototype 1868 lever-action rifle that was never commercially produced by Winchester. It was introduced to celebrate the American Centennial, and earned a reputation as a durable and powerful hunting rifle that was also used by the Canadian North-West Mounted Police and the Texas Rangers. Theodore Roosevelt used one on his early hunting expeditions in the West and one was found in the possession of Apache warrior Geronimo after his surrender in 1882. Unfortunately, the 1876 lost popularity when the Model 1886 was introduced in heavier calibers.
This rifle's 28" barrel is chambered for the .45-60 Winchester cartridge, designed for the Model 1876 rifle and introduced in 1879 as a slightly lighter chambering for the model. This example is in Good condition as Antique, showing wear consistent with its age, and with a lever that will not disengage the lever safety. The bore has erosion and pitting, but the rifle retains a little of its original blued finish. The 1876 Winchester was only made for 21 years, with a total of about 63,871 made in rifle, carbine and musket formats, with the result that ALL are collectable. This would be a great rifle to add to a collection, placed between an 1873 and an 1886. Please see our photos and good luck!
Winchester 3rd Model 1876 Centennial 28" Octagonal .45-60 WCF Lever Action Rifle, 1883 Antique
Lot #320 (Sale Order 320 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 1876 Rifle
Serial Number: 38296
Year of Manufacture: 1883
Caliber: .45-60 Winchester
Action Type: Lever Action with Full-Length Tubular Magazine
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “WINCHESTER’S-REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN. CT. / KING’S-IMPROVEMENT-PATENTED-MARCH 29.1866. OCTOBER 16.1860.” forward of the rear sight, the top-rear of the barrel is marked "CAL. 45-60". The lower tang is marked “38296” at the rear. The upper tang is marked “MODEL. 1876.”. The bottom of the carrier is marked “45-60”.
Barrel Length: 28", Octagonal
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a german silver blade in a slotted base dovetailed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is an 1876 folding elevator-style sight presenting a "V"-notch when folded down and with a "V"-notched slider on the ladder, graduated from 2-10 in hundreds of yards. The top tang is drilled, tapped and filled for a tang sight (none present).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with a capped forend, straight grip, straight comb and steel crescent buttplate with sliding door storage compartment (there is nothing in the compartment). The stocks have some nicks, dings, scuffs and scratches. Most are finished over. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate has scattered wear, erosion, and residue from the stocks' new finish. The stocks are in Very Good-plus overall condition as refinished Antique.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is gray. The rifling is generally well defined. There is erosion and pitting scattered through the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 6 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 40% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. Remaining finish is scattered and mottled by areas that have worn and gone to a light patina as well as scattered residue from the stocks' new finish. There are scattered nicks, scuffs, scratches and some spots of surface erosion. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to disfigured with usable slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Very Good condition as Antique.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The dust cover is on a rail integral to the frame, typical of the 3rd Model. The hammer has a half-cock position, there is a lever-safety and there is a lever-lock. We have not fired this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 1876 was a heavier-framed design similar to the Model 1873, and was the first to be chambered for full-powered centerfire rifle cartridges, as opposed to rimfire cartridges or handgun-sized centerfire Octagonals. While similar in design to the 1873, the 1876 was actually based on the prototype 1868 lever-action rifle that was never commercially produced by Winchester. It was introduced to celebrate the American Centennial, and earned a reputation as a durable and powerful hunting rifle that was also used by the Canadian North-West Mounted Police and the Texas Rangers. Theodore Roosevelt used one on his early hunting expeditions in the West and one was found in the possession of Apache warrior Geronimo after his surrender in 1883. Unfortunately, the 1876 lost popularity when the Model 1886 was introduced in heavier calibers.
This rifle's 28" barrel is chambered for the .45-60 Winchester cartridge, designed for the Model 1876 rifle and introduced in 1879 as a slightly lighter chambering for the model. This example is in Very Good condition as Antique, showing light wear for its age. About 40% of its original metal finish remains, the bore has some erosion and pitting, and the mechanics are still strong. The 1876 Winchester was only made for 21 years, with a total of about 63,871 made in rifle, carbine and musket formats, with the result that ALL are collectable. This would be a great rifle to add to a collection, placed between an 1873 and an 1886. Please see our photos and good luck!
Winchester 3rd Model 1876 Centennial 28" Octagonal .45-60 WCF Lever Action Rifle, 1888 Antique
Lot #321 (Sale Order 321 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 1876 Rifle
Serial Number: 63511
Year of Manufacture: 1888
Caliber: .45-60 Winchester
Action Type: Lever Action with Full-Length Tubular Magazine
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “WINCHESTER’S REPEATING ARMS. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A. / -KING’S IMPROVEMENT PATENTED MARCH 29.1866. OCTOBER 16.1860.-” forward of the rear sight, the top-rear of the barrel is marked "45-60 W.C.F.". The lower tang is marked “63511” at the rear. The upper tang is marked “MODEL. 1876.”. The bottom of the carrier is marked “45-60”.
Barrel Length: 28", Octagonal
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a german silver blade in a slotted base dovetailed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is an 1876 folding elevator-style sight presenting a "V"-notch when folded down and with a "V"-notched slider on the ladder, graduated from 2-10 in hundreds of yards. The top tang is drilled, tapped and filled for a tang sight (none present).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with a capped forend, straight grip, straight comb and steel crescent buttplate with sliding door storage compartment (there is nothing in the compartment). The stocks have several scattered nicks, dings, scuffs and scratches. There is discoloration at most edges where the wood meets metal. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate has worn to white with scattered oxidation and erosion. The stocks are in Very Good overall condition as Antique.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is gray. The rifling is generally well defined. There is erosion and pitting scattered through the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates about 6 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 15% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. Remaining finish is mostly in protected areas and around raised features. There is some other scattered finish mottled by areas that have worn and gone to a light patina. There is some residue build-up around the edges of the stocks. There are scattered light nicks, scuffs, scratches and some spots of surface erosion. There are a few more notable nicks on the barrel. The action shows operational wear. There are tool marks at some screws. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with usable slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Very Good condition as Antique.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The dust cover is on a rail integral to the frame, typical of the 3rd Model. The hammer has a half-cock position, there is a lever-safety and there is a lever-lock. We have not fired this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 1876 was a heavier-framed design similar to the Model 1873, and was the first to be chambered for full-powered centerfire rifle cartridges, as opposed to rimfire cartridges or handgun-sized centerfire Octagonals. While similar in design to the 1873, the 1876 was actually based on the prototype 1868 lever-action rifle that was never commercially produced by Winchester. It was introduced to celebrate the American Centennial, and earned a reputation as a durable and powerful hunting rifle that was also used by the Canadian North-West Mounted Police and the Texas Rangers. Theodore Roosevelt used one on his early hunting expeditions in the West and one was found in the possession of Apache warrior Geronimo after his surrender in 1888. Unfortunately, the 1876 lost popularity when the Model 1886 was introduced in heavier calibers.
This rifle's 28" barrel is chambered for the .45-60 Winchester cartridge, designed for the Model 1876 rifle and introduced in 1879 as a slightly lighter chambering for the model. This example is in Very Good condition as Antique, showing fairly light wear for its age. About 15% of its original metal finish remains, the bore has some erosion and pitting, and the mechanics are still strong. It comes from fairly late in production by serial number, within the last few hundred produced. That said, it was made in 1888 and production continued through 1898, but was incredibly low volume due to the new Model 1886. The 1876 Winchester was only made for 21 years, with a total of about 63,871 made in rifle, carbine and musket formats, with the result that ALL are collectable. This would be a great rifle to add to a collection, placed between an 1873 and an 1886. Please see our photos and good luck!
Special Order London Armoury Winchester 1876 22" 1/2 Mag Shotgun Butt .50-95 Express Rifle, 1884
Lot #322 (Sale Order 322 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 1876 Rifle
Serial Number: 39782
Year of Manufacture: 1884
Caliber: .50-95 Winchester
Action Type: Lever Action with Half-Length Tubular Magazine
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “WINCHESTER’S-REPEATING-ARMS. NEW HAVEN. CT. / KING’S-IMPROVEMENT-PATENTED-MARCH 29.1866. OCTOBER 16.1860.” forward of the rear sight, the top-rear of the barrel is marked "50 / CAL.". The lower tang is marked “39782” at the rear. The upper tang is marked “MODEL. 1876.”. The bottom of the carrier is marked “50-95”. The top of the dust cover is marked "WINCHESTER EXPRESS / 50 CAL. 95 GRS.". The left sideplate is marked "LONDON ARMOURY / JAs KERR & Co / 118 QUEEN VICTORIA ST E C". The right of the buttstock has a London Armoury cartouche. There are British commercial proof marks on the barrel and receiver.
Barrel Length: 22", Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a german silver blade in a slotted base dovetailed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a sem-buckhorn "V"-notch elevator sight dovetailed to the rear of the barrel. The top tang is drilled, tapped and filled for a tang sight (none present).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with a capped forend, straight grip, straight comb and steel shotgun-style buttplate. The stocks have some nicks, dings, scuffs and scratches. There is a grain-line crack in the left of the buttstock below the comb near the rear that doesn't quite extend to the rear edge. There are two short cracks at the right-rear edge of the buttstock near the toe. There is a loss in the right of the wrist at the top-front corner. There are a few other tiny losses around the edges. The LOP measures 13 1/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate has worn to white with scattered surface erosion. The stocks are in about Very Good overall condition as Antique.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is semi-bright. The rifling is sharp where not interrupted by erosion. There is some scattered erosion and pitting in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 6 or 7 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 50% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. There is fairly evenly scattered wear on the barrel and receiver. The case color has mostly muted on the lever and hammer with some good color in protected areas. There are scattered nicks, scuffs and scratches. There is some light surface oxidation and erosion. The action shows operational wear. There are tool marks around some screw heads. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Very Good condition as Antique.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Included is a Cody Firearms Records Office records search indicating that this rifle was produced as an Express with a 22" Round barrel, 1/2 magazine and shotgun butt, received in warehouse and shipped July 31, 1884 on order number 13646.
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 1876 was a heavier-framed design similar to the Model 1873, and was the first to be chambered for full-powered centerfire rifle cartridges, as opposed to rimfire cartridges or handgun-sized centerfire Rounds. It was introduced to celebrate the American Centennial, and earned a reputation as a durable and powerful hunting rifle that was also used by the Canadian North-West Mounted Police and the Texas Rangers. Theodore Roosevelt used one on his early hunting expeditions in the West and one was found in the possession of Apache warrior Geronimo after his surrender in 1884. Unfortunately, the 1876 lost popularity when the Model 1886 was introduced in heavier calibers.
This rifle is a particularly interesting specimen of an Express rifle with three special order features. It shipped from the factory with a 22" round barrel, half-length magazine and shotgun butt. The sideplate markings, buttstock cartouche, and British proof marks also indicate that this rifle shipped to the London Armoury of James Kerr & Co. The 50-95 Winchester Express was designed for the Model 1876 rifle and introduced in 1879. It is a potent round, pushing a 300 grain bullet at about 1,500 fps. This example is in Very Good condition as Antique.
The 1876 Winchester was only made for 21 years, with a total of about 63,871 made in rifle, carbine and musket formats, with the result that ALL are collectable. This London-shipped special-order example would be a great rifle to add to even an advanced collection.
Special Order Winchester Model 1886 Takedown .33 WCF 24" Lever Rifle W/ Factory Cheek Piece 1908 C
Lot #323 (Sale Order 323 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 1886, Takedown
Serial Number: 146964
Year of Manufacture: 1908
Caliber: .33 Winchester Center Fire (WCF)
Action Type: Lever Action Tubular Magazine Fed Lever Rifle, Takedown
Markings: The left side of the bottom tang is marked “801 XXX”. The stock wrist upper tang inlet is marked “801”. The left side of the upper tang is marked “17” with a triangle. The top tang is marked “MODEL 1886 / -WINCHESTER- / TRADE MARK”. The left side of the receiver is engraved with the Initials “BBL”. The left side of the barrel at the chamber is marked “-NICKEL STEEL BARREL- / ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER”, “W.C.F.” with a Winchester Proof. The top of the receiver is marked with a Winchester proof as well. The left side of the barrel is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / NEW HAVEN CONN. U.S.A.PAT.OCT.14.1884.JAN.20.1885.”. The bottom tang is marked “146964”.
Barrel Length: 24”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a Lyman #4 ivory hunting front sight. The rear sight is a U-notch elevator sight dovetailed to the top rear of the barrel. The top of the barrel is wavy serrated for glare reduction. The pattern on top of the barrel is original as the Winchester proof is offset to accommodate.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece checkered Deluxe Grade XXX walnut featuring a nose cap, a straight grip, a straight comb with cheek piece, sling eyes front and rear, and a Silvers rubber buttpad (correct for this period of production when ordered with a pad). The buttpad is dry and cracked throughout with a few losses on the toe. The wood shows mostly light and some moderate nicks, dings, scratches, compression and some minor handling and storage marks. There are no cracks. The stocks appear to be original. The LOP measures 13” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttpad. The stocks are in Fine overall condition. We believe the configuration is original but the serial number is outside of the range for factory records. The assembly number on the stock matches the assembly number on the receiver.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Most of the finish is original. Some spots have been treated with cold blue.
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is very faint erosion. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 8.5/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 65% of its metal finish. The finish shows splotches of cold blue on the sides of the receiver and most of the barrel has a strong and complete finish where there are some pits that are darkened with cold blue touch ups. The side of the receiver has been engraved through the finish with initials and then cold blued over. There are scattered nicks, scratches and handling marks. There is erosion around the edges of the receiver. There are some “takedown” marks under the barrel. The screw heads are well-defined. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The hammer has a half cock safety position. We did not fire this firearm. We have cleaned this firearm and performed a mechanic’s check but expect many will want to clean the firearm again depending on their standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: The 1886 is another of John Browning’s industry-changing designs. It is our favorite Winchester here, certainly the strongest built at the time and function leads to beauty. The 1886 was available in a variety of cartridges over its nearly 40 years of production and, while there were standard configurations, there were also special-order features which led to a wide number of variations available to the collector today. This is a takedown rifle, which allows the user to quickly remove the barrel assembly from the receiver for transport in a case the length of the barrel. It is chambered for the .33 WCF cartridge, a standard chambering for the 1886 from 1902 until the model was discontinued. The .33 WCF is a good medium-range hunting cartridge, with performance roughly equivalent to or slightly better than .35 Remington. This Special Order 1886 has XXX checkered stocks, with a very rare straight comb cheek piece. It has much of its finish with spots touched up with cold blue and some seldom erosion on the edges of the receiver as well as parts of the lever. All in all, this is a gorgeous old Winchester, perfect for any collection.
Winchester Model 1886 Extra Light Takedown 22" .45-70 Government Lever Action Rifle, 1905 C&R
Lot #324 (Sale Order 324 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 1886 Extra Light Takedown
Serial Number: 134848
Year of Manufacture: 1905
Caliber: .45-70 Government
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with Tubular Magazine
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE / -WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A.-” and at the receiver with “45-70". The lower tang is marked -“PAT. OCT. 14.1884. / JAN. 20.1885”- and “134848”. There are Winchester proofs on the chamber ring and the top-rear of the barrel.
Barrel Length: 22", Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a Lyman beaded blade dovetailed to a base fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a "U"-notch elevator sight dovetailed to the rear of the barrel; the notch is fine-adjustable for elevation. The top tang is drilled and tapped with a folding tang sight installed, adjustable for elevation.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with capped forend, straight grip, straight comb, and checkered hard rubber Winchester shotgun-style buttplate. The front of the comb has been relieved for the tang sight. The stocks have scattered nicks, dings, scuffs and scratches. There is a more notable gouge at the left-rear of the forend with cracking at the front and rear of the forend on the left. The wood has darkened considerably. The LOP measures 13 1/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has scattered wear, a loss at the toe, and generally well defined checkering. Overall, the stocks are in Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is gray with well defined rifling. There is light erosion and pitting scattered through the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates about 6 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 3% of its metal finish. There is only a little finish in well protected areas or around raised features. Most surfaces have worn to white or gone to a light patina. There are scattered nicks and scratches with some minor surface erosion. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to disfigured with a usable slot. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The hammer has a half-cock notch. We have not fired this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with a Winchester factory records letter indicating it was produced as a rifle in .45-70 with a 22” round barrel, Extra Light, Lyman rear sight, rubber shotgun butt, takedown, received in warehouse August 4, 1905 and shipped August 5, 1905 on order number 19671.
Our Assessment: Winchester’s first attempt at a lever action rifle capable of handling a rifle cartridge was the Model 1876, which was a heavier framed version of the Model 1873. However, the toggle-link action used in the gun was still limited to short cartridges like the .40-60 and .45-60 Win. The Model 1886 was made to handle longer cartridges like the .45-70 Govt., and the .45-70 Win. and .50-110 Win. cartridges. The Model 1886 utilized a locked-bolt action that was much stronger than the M1876, and some think it is faster and smoother as well. The design was touted as a lever action express model, capable of handling any of the North American game animals.
This example is an Extra Light Takedown with a 22" round barrel chambered for .45-70 Government and a shotgun butt. Originally developed by Springfield Armory for the 1873 Trapdoor rifle, the .45-70 has been given a new lease on life with the development of tube magazine-safe projectiles and smokeless powder loads, enjoying something of a renaissance among big-bore fans. This is a classic old Winchester that will display well with its "been there, done that" appearance. It also has a number of desirable special-order features confirmed as authentic by the Winchester factory records. Please see our photos and good luck!
Winchester Model 1886 26" Octagonal .40-65 WCF Lever Action Rifle & Letter, 1888 Antique
Lot #325 (Sale Order 325 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 1886
Serial Number: 20309
Year of Manufacture: 1888
Caliber: .40-65 WCF
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with Full-Length Tubular Magazine
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “-MANUFACTURED BY THE- / -WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A.-” and at the receiver with “40-65 W.C.F.”. The upper tang is marked “-MODEL 1886-”. The lower tang is marked -“PAT. OCT. 14.1884. / JAN. 20.1885”- and “20309”.
Barrel Length: 26", Octagonal
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a german silver blade in a slotted base dovetailed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a semi-buckhorn "V"-notch elevator sight dovetailed to the rear of the barrel. The top tang is drilled, tapped and filled for a tang sight (none included).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with capped forend, straight grip, straight comb and crescent steel buttplate. The stocks have scattered nicks, dings, scuffs and scratches. The most notable dings are clustered in the left of the forend and the left of the wrist at the bottom tang. There is scattered finish wear. There is a small loss at the top-front corner of the wrist on the right. There is a tiny crack at the front edge of the buttplate's tang. The LOP measures 13" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has gone to a light patina with scattered scratches in the face and erosion at the heel and toe. Overall, the stocks are in Very Good condition as Antique.
Type of Finish: Blue & Case Color
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is gray with well defined rifling. There is scattered light-moderate erosion and pitting in the bore. There is a very slight bulge in the bore about 2" from the muzzle. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates about 4 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 7% of its metal finish. There is a little blue along the bottom of the barrel and top of the magazine. The receiver has infrequent case color in well protected areas. Some areas of the receiver have a nickel-like appearance, typical of Winchester case hardening of this era. Other surfaces have worn to white or gone to a light-moderate patina. There are scattered nicks, scuffs and scratches. There are infrequent spots of surface erosion. The action shows operational wear. There are tool marks around most screw heads. The screw heads range from sharp to disfigured with questionably usable slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Good-Very Good condition as Antique.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The hammer has a half-cock notch. We have not fired this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with a Winchester Factory Records letter indicating that this rifle was received in warehouse July 30, 1888 and shipped August 15, 1888 on order 71005.
Our Assessment: Winchester’s first attempt at a lever action rifle capable of handling a rifle cartridge was the Model 1876, which was a heavier framed version of the Model 1873. However, the toggle-link action used in the gun was still limited to short cartridges like the .40-60 and .45-60 Win. The Model 1886 was made to handle longer cartridges like the .45-70 Govt., and the .45-90 Win. and .50-110 Win. cartridges. The Model 1886 utilized a locked-bolt action that was much stronger than the M1876, and some think it is faster and smoother as well. The design was touted as a lever action express model, capable of handling any of the North American game animals. This rifle is chambered for .40-65 WCF, first offered in this model in 1887, and has a 26" octagonal barrel. The rifle was made in 1888, fairly early in M1886 production, and appears to have seen its share of use in the field. It is in Good-Very Good overall condition as Antique, retaining a little bit of original finish, a fair bore and strong mechanics. This rifle has honest wear for its age, but the action still functions and it would be a nice addition to a Winchester lever gun collection. Please see our photos and good luck!
Winchester Model 1886 26" Octagonal .45-90 WCF Lever Action Rifle & Letter, 1889 Antique
Lot #326 (Sale Order 326 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 1886
Serial Number: 37413
Year of Manufacture: 1889
Caliber: .45-90 WCF
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with Full-Length Tubular Magazine
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “-MANUFACTURED BY THE- / -WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A.-” and at the receiver with “45-90 W.C.F.”. The upper tang is marked “-MODEL 1886-”. The lower tang is marked -“PAT. OCT. 14.1884. / JAN. 20.1885”- and “37413”.
Barrel Length: 26", Octagonal
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a german silver blade in a slotted base dovetailed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a semi-buckhorn "V"-notch elevator sight dovetailed to the rear of the barrel; the notch is fine-adjustable for elevation. The top tang is drilled, tapped and filled for a tang sight (none included).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with capped forend, straight grip, straight comb and crescent steel buttplate. The stocks have scattered nicks, scuffs and scratches. There are notable dings clustered in the left of the belly and on the right above the bottom tang. There are a few tiny losses at edges. The LOP measures 13" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has worn to white with some scattered nicks, scratches and light oxidation. Overall, the stocks are in Very Good condition as Antique.
Type of Finish: Blue & Case Color
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is gray with well defined rifling. There is scattered light erosion and pitting in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 5 or 6 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 15% of its metal finish. There is some blue along the bottom of the barrel, top of the magazine and around the sights. The bolt has some good finish remaining. There is some other scattered finish on the barrel flats. The receiver has infrequent case color in well protected areas. Some areas of the receiver have a nickel-like appearance, typical of Winchester case hardening of this era. Other surfaces have worn to white or gone to a light patina. There are scattered nicks, scuffs and scratches. There is some light oxidation and infrequent spots of surface erosion. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Very Good condition as Antique.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The hammer has a half-cock notch. We have not fired this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with a Winchester Factory Records letter indicating that this rifle was received in warehouse December 19, 1889 and shipped December 24, 1889 on order 7384.
Our Assessment: Winchester’s first attempt at a lever action rifle capable of handling a rifle cartridge was the Model 1876, which was a heavier framed version of the Model 1873. However, the toggle-link action used in the gun was still limited to short cartridges like the .40-60 and .45-60 Win. The Model 1886 was made to handle longer cartridges like the .45-70 Govt., and the .45-90 Win. and .50-110 Win. cartridges. The Model 1886 utilized a locked-bolt action that was much stronger than the M1876, and some think it is faster and smoother as well. The design was touted as a lever action express model, capable of handling any of the North American game animals. This rifle is chambered for .45-90 WCF, first offered in this model in 1887, and has a 26" octagonal barrel. The rifle was made in 1889, fairly early in M1886 production, and appears to have seen some use in the field. It is in Very Good overall condition as Antique, retaining some original finish, a fair bore and strong mechanics. This rifle has honest wear for its age, but the action still functions and it would be a nice addition to a Winchester lever gun collection. Please see our photos and good luck!
Custom Winchester Model 1886 25 1/2" Octagonal .45-70 Gov't Lever Action Rifle, 1891 Antique
Lot #327 (Sale Order 327 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 1886
Serial Number: 60892
Year of Manufacture: 1891
Caliber: The barrel has been re-bored and re-chambered for .45-70 Gov’t.
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with Full-Length Tubular Magazine
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “-MANUFACTURED BY THE- / -WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A.-” and at the receiver with “45-70 W.C.F.” ("45-70" is not the original factory marking). The lower tang is marked -“PAT. OCT. 14.1884. / JAN. 20.1885”- and “60892”.
Barrel Length: The octagonal barrel has been cut to approximately 25 1/2".
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a german silver blade in a slotted base dovetailed and screw-set to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a semi-buckhorn "V"-notch elevator sight dovetailed to the rear of the barrel; the notch is fine-adjustable for elevation. The top tang is drilled and tapped with a Marble folding tang sight installed, adjustable for elevation.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with capped forend, straight grip, straight comb and crescent steel buttplate. The stocks have scattered nicks, dings scuffs and scratches. There is discoloration and odd finish wear in the wrist where there are also some more notable dings and bruises. There are a few tiny losses at edges. The LOP measures 13" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has worn to white with some scattered nicks, scratches and light oxidation. Overall, the stocks are in Very Good condition as Antique.
Type of Finish: Blue & Case Color
Finish Originality: Original, the barrel has been altered.
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion in the bore, but there is a little stubborn fouling. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 9 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 5% of its metal finish. There is infrequent finish in well protected areas or around raised features. Most surfaces have worn to white or gone to a light patina. There is some scattered light oxidation and minor erosion. There are nicks, scuffs and scratches, most notable at the front of the magazine tube. There are tool marks at the rear. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with usable slots. The markings are generally clear, the serial is struck shallow as is common in this period of production. Overall, this rifle is in Very Good condition as customized Antique.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The hammer has a half-cock notch. We have not fired this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: Winchester’s first attempt at a lever action rifle capable of handling a rifle cartridge was the Model 1876, which was a heavier framed version of the Model 1873. However, the toggle-link action used in the gun was still limited to short cartridges like the .40-60 and .45-60 Win. The Model 1886 was made to handle longer cartridges like the .45-70 Govt., and the .45-70 Win. and .50-110 Win. cartridges. The Model 1886 utilized a locked-bolt action that was much stronger than the M1876, and some think it is faster and smoother as well. The design was touted as a lever action express model, capable of handling any of the North American game animals. This rifle was produced in 1891 and has had the barrel re-chambered and re-bored for .45-70 Government, likely much easier to find these days than the original chambering. This rifle has honest wear for its age, but its new bore is in great shape and the action still functions correctly. It would be a neat addition to a Winchester collection but could likely also still drop game for generations to come. Please see our photos and good luck!
Winchester High Grade Model 1886 Extra Light Rifle Miroku .45-70 Gov't Lever Action Engraved
Lot #328 (Sale Order 328 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 1886 Extra Light Rifle, High Grade
Serial Number: OESLRH 0961
Year of Manufacture: 2000/ Modern
Caliber: .45-70 Government
Action Type: Tubular Magazine Fed Lever Action Rifle
Markings: The left shoulder of the barrel is marked “U.S. REPEATING ARMS CO., NEW HAVEN, CT. U.S.A. / MADE IN JAPAN MIROKU”, The right shoulder of the barrel is marked “WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 EXTRA LIGHT RIFLE” “-WINCHESTER- / LICENSEE” and at the rear with an ovalled “WP” proof. The left of the barrel near the chamber is marked “CAL. .45-70 GOVT”. The top of the chamber ring is marked with ovalled “WP”, the top tang is marked “WINCHESTER / MODEL 1886”. The bottom front of the receiver is marked “OESLRH 0961”. Both sides of the receiver are engraved with broad scrolls as well as panels depicting gilt stags in woodland scenes.
Barrel Length: 22”, Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade that is dovetailed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a semi-buckhorn square notch elevator sight that is dovetailed to the rear of the barrel.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece checkered high gloss walnut with capped forend, straight grip, straight comb, and blued steel crescent buttplate. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13.25” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has no significant wear. Overall, the stocks are in Excellent condition. The checkering is crisp and the peaks are sharp. There is no visible handling wear.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of its metal finish. There is no significant wear or damage, only light operational wear. The screwheads are sharp. The screws are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in about Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The hammer has a rebounding hammer and there is a tang-mounted safety. The lever lock-up is tight and the trigger is crisp. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes in its original red box, safety lock and owner’s manual .
Our Assessment: The 1886 followed up the 1876, providing a much stronger action which was able to withstand larger and more powerful cartridges such as the .45-70, the issued rifle cartridge of the U.S. Army at the time. The design would later be shrunk for the model 1892. This modern reintroduction has the same action with a tang-mounted safety. This one appears to have seen very little use, if any. It retains 99% of its metal finish with a great bore, strong mechanics, and would make a great addition to a collection. With its 22” round barrel and .45-70 chambering, this would make a nice hunting rifle that could take just about any game in North America, though it’s a bit beautiful to beet the bushes with. If you’re looking for a .45-70 lever gun, you can’t do much better than this.
Winchester Model 1886 26" Round Barrel Half-Magazine .50-110 Express Lever Action Rifle, 1911 C&R
Lot #329 (Sale Order 329 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 1886
Serial Number: 150444
Year of Manufacture: Ca. 1911
Caliber: .50-110 Express
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with Tubular Magazine
Markings: The left of the barrel is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A. PAT. OCT. 14.1884. JAN. 20.1885” and at the receiver with “50-EX.". The lower tang is marked “150444 A”. The top tang is marked "MODEL 1886 / -WINCHESTER- / TRADE MARK REG IN U.S. PAT. OFF.". There are Winchester proofs on the chamber ring and the top-rear of the barrel.
Barrel Length: 26", Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to the front of the barrel, the bead is missing. The rear sight is a Winchester three-leaf Express sight with "V"-notches marked "50", "1" and "2", dovetailed to the rear of the barrel. The top tang is drilled, tapped and filled for a tang sight (none present).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with capped forend, straight grip, straight comb, and steel crescent buttplate. There are scattered nicks, scuffs and scratches with a few more notable dings and scratches in the buttstock. There is discoloration around the rear edge of the butt where it meets the plate. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 1/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has worn to white with scattered oxidation. Overall, the stocks are in about Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is gray with well defined rifling. There is scattered light erosion and pitting in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 6 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 35% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. The receiver has worn to white. There is scattered wear along the barrel. The magazine nosecap is worn to white. Most worn areas are starting to go to a light patina. There are scattered nicks, scuffs and scratches, mostly on the barrel. There are some spots of light oxidation. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to lightly tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The hammer has a half-cock notch. We have not fired this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: Winchester’s first attempt at a lever action rifle capable of handling a rifle cartridge was the Model 1876, which was a heavier framed version of the Model 1873. However, the toggle-link action used in the gun was still limited to short cartridges like the .40-60 and .45-60 Win. The Model 1886 was made to handle longer cartridges like the .45-70 Govt., and the .45-70 Win. and .50-110 Win. cartridges. The Model 1886 utilized a locked-bolt action that was much stronger than the M1876, and some think it is faster and smoother as well. The design was touted as a lever action express model, capable of handling any of the North American game animals.
The 1886 was available in a variety of cartridges over its nearly 40 years of production with this example having a barrel chambered for .50-110 Express, a cartridge introduced to the line in 1887. The .50-110 Express is one of the most powerful cartridges ever to be chambered in a lever action rifle and would have been suitable for just about any game a hunter could expect to encounter in 1911. This example looks like it's seen its share of trips in the field and is a nice configuration with a half-length magazine and three-leaf express sight. This 1886 Express will be a nice addition to a Winchester or lever gun collection. Please see our photos and good luck!
Winchester Model 1886 Takedown 24" Round Barrel Half-Magazine .33 WCF Lever Action Rifle, 1921 C&R
Lot #330 (Sale Order 330 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 1886 Takedown
Serial Number: 158723
Year of Manufacture: Ca. 1921
Caliber: .33 W.C.F.
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with Tubular Magazine
Markings: The left of the barrel is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A. PAT. OCT. 14.1884. JAN. 20.1885”, "MADE IN U.S.A." and below the rear sight with "-NICKEL STEEL BARREL- / ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER", "-.33 W.C.F.-". The right of the barrel is marked "-MODEL 1886-". The lower tang is marked “158723 A”. The top tang is marked "MODEL 1886 / -WINCHESTER- / TRADE MARK / MADE IN U.S.A.". There are Winchester proofs on the chamber ring and the top-rear of the barrel.
Barrel Length: 24", Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a Lyman beaded blade dovetailed to a base fixed to the front of the barrel, the bead is worn. The rear sight is a "U"-notch elevator sight dovetailed to the rear of the barrel; the notch is fine-adjustable for elevation. The top tang is drilled, tapped and filled for a tang sight (none present).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with capped forend, straight grip, straight comb, and checkered black hard rubber Winchester buttplate. The stocks have some light nicks and scratches with a few more notable dings. Most marks are finished over and there are areas of pooled finish. The LOP measures 13 1/4" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has light wear, well defined checkering, and residue from the stocks' new finish. Overall, the stocks are in about Very Good condition as refinished.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with sharp rifling. There is infrequent minor erosion in the bore, mostly at the muzzle-end. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 8 or 9 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 60% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. There is some scattered light wear on the barrel. The receiver has mostly worn to white with some finish remaining in protected areas and around raised features. Some worn areas are going to a light patina. There are scattered light nicks and scratches. There is residue from the stocks' new finish around the edges of the wood. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in about Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The hammer has a half-cock notch. We have not fired this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: Winchester’s first attempt at a lever action rifle capable of handling a rifle cartridge was the Model 1876, which was a heavier framed version of the Model 1873. However, the toggle-link action used in the gun was still limited to short cartridges like the .40-60 and .45-60 Win. The Model 1886 was made to handle longer cartridges like the .45-70 Govt., and the .45-70 Win. and .50-110 Win. cartridges. The Model 1886 utilized a locked-bolt action that was much stronger than the M1876, and some think it is faster and smoother as well. The design was touted as a lever action express model, capable of handling any of the North American game animals.
This example is a Takedown from 1921 with a half-length magazine and 24" round barrel chambered for .33 W.C.F. The .33 WCF is a good medium-range hunting cartridge, with performance roughly equivalent to or slightly better than .35 Remington. At more than 100 years old, the rifle appears to have seen responsible use in the field. The stocks have been refinished but a majority of the metal finish remains, the bore is still in nice shape and the mechanics are strong. It should still prove worthy to head back out in the field. Of course, no Winchester collection would be complete without an 1886 or two. Please see our photos and good luck!
Winchester Model 1886 Takedown 24" Round Barrel Half-Magazine .33 WCF Lever Action Rifle, 1921 C&R
Lot #331 (Sale Order 331 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 1886 Takedown
Serial Number: 159051
Year of Manufacture: Ca. 1921
Caliber: .33 W.C.F.
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with Tubular Magazine
Markings: The left of the barrel is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A. PAT. OCT. 14.1884. JAN. 20.1885”, "MADE IN U.S.A." and below the rear sight with "-NICKEL STEEL BARREL- / ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER", "-.33 W.C.F.-". The right of the barrel is marked "-MODEL 1886-". The lower tang is marked “159051 A”. The top tang is marked "WINCHESTER / TRADE MARK / MADE IN U.S.A.". There are Winchester proofs on the chamber ring and the top-rear of the barrel.
Barrel Length: 24", Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a Lyman beaded blade dovetailed to a base fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a "U"-notch elevator sight dovetailed to the rear of the barrel; the notch is fine-adjustable for elevation. The top tang is drilled, tapped and filled for a tang sight (none present).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with capped forend, straight grip, straight comb, and checkered black hard rubber Winchester buttplate. The stocks have some light nicks and scratches with a few more notable dings. There is a thin crack at the left-front edge of the wrist toward the bottom. The LOP measures 13 1/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has minor wear with well defined checkering. Overall, the stocks are in Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with sharp rifling. There is infrequent minor erosion in the bore, mostly at the muzzle-end. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 8 or 9 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 70% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. The barrel and magazine tube have generally strong finish. The receiver has mostly worn to white or gone to a light patina with some finish remaining in protected areas and around raised features. There are scattered light nicks and scratches. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to lightly tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The hammer has a half-cock notch. We have not fired this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: Winchester’s first attempt at a lever action rifle capable of handling a rifle cartridge was the Model 1876, which was a heavier framed version of the Model 1873. However, the toggle-link action used in the gun was still limited to short cartridges like the .40-60 and .45-60 Win. The Model 1886 was made to handle longer cartridges like the .45-70 Govt., and the .45-70 Win. and .50-110 Win. cartridges. The Model 1886 utilized a locked-bolt action that was much stronger than the M1876, and some think it is faster and smoother as well. The design was touted as a lever action express model, capable of handling any of the North American game animals.
This example is a Takedown from 1921 with a half-length magazine and 24" round barrel chambered for .33 W.C.F. The .33 WCF is a good medium-range hunting cartridge, with performance roughly equivalent to or slightly better than .35 Remington. At more than 100 years old, the rifle appears to have seen responsible use in the field. The stocks have been refinished but a majority of the metal finish remains, the bore is still in nice shape and the mechanics are strong. It should still prove worthy to head back out in the field. Of course, no Winchester collection would be complete without an 1886 or two. Please see our photos and good luck!
Custom Winchester Model 1886 "Short Musket" 24" .45-70 Gov't Lever Action Rifle, 1893 Antique
Lot #332 (Sale Order 332 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 1886
Serial Number: 82435
Year of Manufacture: 1893
Caliber: .45-70 Government
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with Tubular Magazine
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “-MANUFACTURED BY THE- / -WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A.-” and at the receiver with “45-70". The lower tang is marked -“PAT. OCT. 14.1884. / JAN. 20.1885”- and “82435”.
Barrel Length: 24". It is not clear if the barrel was shortened from 30" or if a 24" barrel was installed outside the factory.
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a tall serrated blade in a slotted base dovetailed and screw-set to the front of the barrel. The base appears to be a Winchester part, the blade is not original to the base. It is not clear if the sight is original to the barrel. The rear sight is a folding ladder-style sight. When down, the sight presents a "V"-notch and the base is graduated from 100-400 yards. When up, the ladder's slider has a "V"-notch and the ladder is graduated from 500-1,000 yards. The top tang is drilled, tapped and filled for a tang sight (none present).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with a long capped forend, barrel band with sling swivel, straight grip, straight comb, sling swivel in the belly and steel carbine-style buttplate with a sliding door over the storage compartment (nothing in the compartment). We believe that the forend has been shortened to its current length with a hanger installed for the nosecap. The stocks have scattered nicks, scuffs and scratches. There are a few tiny losses at edges. The LOP measures 13 3/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has worn to white with scattered wear and light oxidation. Overall, the stocks are in Very Good-plus condition as customized Antique.
Type of Finish: Blue & Case Color
Finish Originality: Original to the parts. The barrel has been altered or replaced.
Bore Condition: The bore is semi-bright with sharp rifling. There is scattered light erosion and infrequent pitting in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 7 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 65% of its metal finish. The barrel has generally good finish with scattered wear gone to a light patina. The receiver has generally good case color with some muting and minor oxidation, mostly toward the bottom-front. There are some scattered light nicks and scratches. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Fine condition as customized Antique.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The hammer has a half-cock notch. We have not fired this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with a Cody Firearms Records Office records search that indicates the serial was applied July 8, 1893, the rifle was received in warehouse as a Musket chambered for 45/70 on September 15, 1893 and shipped the same day on order 22833.
Our Assessment: Winchester’s first attempt at a lever action rifle capable of handling a rifle cartridge was the Model 1876, which was a heavier framed version of the Model 1873. However, the toggle-link action used in the gun was still limited to short cartridges like the .40-60 and .45-60 Win. The Model 1886 was made to handle longer cartridges like the .45-70 Govt., and the .45-70 Win. and .50-110 Win. cartridges. The Model 1886 utilized a locked-bolt action that was much stronger than the M1876, and some think it is faster and smoother as well. The design was touted as a lever action express model, capable of handling any of the North American game animals.
This is a very intriguing example originally produced as a Musket in 1893, chambered for .45-70 Government. Quite scarce in the Model 1886, the Musket configuration had a 30" barrel, nearly full-length forend, sling swivels and a carbine-style buttplate. The factory records do not indicate that this rifle was any sort of "special" Musket configuration, so it is likely that its 24" barrel has either been altered or replaced. The rear sight is appropriate for a Musket, but the front sight is not. This also strongly indicates that the forend, which has an appropriate cap and barrel band, has been altered. The resulting "short Musket" configuration is quite visually distinctive, and it is very attractive with much of its blue and case color finish remaining. It would be a neat addition to a Winchester collection but should also still prove to be a decent shooter. Please see our photos and good luck!
Winchester Model 1886 26" Round Barrel .45-70 Government Lever Action Rifle, 1894 Antique
Lot #333 (Sale Order 333 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 1886
Serial Number: 86122
Year of Manufacture: 1894
Caliber: .45-70 Government
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with Tubular Magazine
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “-MANUFACTURED BY THE- / -WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A.-” and at the receiver with “45-70". The lower tang is marked -“PAT. OCT. 14.1884. / JAN. 20.1885”- and “86122”.
Barrel Length: 26", Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a german silver blade in a slotted base dovetailed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a folding ladder-style sight presenting a "V"-notch when down and with a "V"-notched slider on the ladder graduated from 200-1,000 yards, dovetailed to the rear of the barrel. The top tang is drilled, tapped and filled for a tang sight (none present).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with capped forend, straight grip, straight comb, and a steel crescent buttplate. The stocks have scattered nicks, dings, scrapes and scratches, some marks have been finished over. The LOP measures 13" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has mostly muted or worn to white with scattered wear and light oxidation. Overall, the stocks are in Very Good-plus condition as refinished Antique.
Type of Finish: Blue & Case Color
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is semi-bright with sharp rifling. There is scattered minor erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates about 8 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 70% of its metal finish. The barrel has generally strong finish with wear at the muzzle on each side and scattered minor oxidation. The magazine has similar wear on each side at the front with a patch of wear on the right in front of the forend that has gone to a light patina. The receiver shows muting and wear with strongest color on the left flat and around the hammer. The receiver has scattered minor oxidation and some light marks with a more notable scratch on the left flat. There is residue around the edges of the stocks from their new finish. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Fine condition as Antique.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The hammer has a half-cock notch. We have not fired this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: Winchester’s first attempt at a lever action rifle capable of handling a rifle cartridge was the Model 1876, which was a heavier framed version of the Model 1873. However, the toggle-link action used in the gun was still limited to short cartridges like the .40-60 and .45-60 Win. The Model 1886 was made to handle longer cartridges like the .45-70 Govt., and the .45-70 Win. and .50-110 Win. cartridges. The Model 1886 utilized a locked-bolt action that was much stronger than the M1876, and some think it is faster and smoother as well. The design was touted as a lever action express model, capable of handling any of the North American game animals.
This is a nice example of a standard Rifle with a 26" round barrel chambered for .45-70 Government. Originally developed by Springfield Armory for the 1873 Trapdoor rifle, the .45-70 has been given a new lease on life with the development of tube magazine-safe projectiles and smokeless powder loads, enjoying something of a renaissance among big-bore fans. This rifle's stocks have been refinished, but it retains much of its original metal finish, a strong bore and good mechanics. It will certainly turn the heads of some Winchester collectors, but should also still prove to be a potent hunting rifle. Please see our photos and good luck!
Winchester Model 1886 Takedown 24" Round Barrel .33 WCF Lever Action Rifle, 1906 C&R
Lot #334 (Sale Order 334 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 1886 Takedown
Serial Number: 141456
Year of Manufacture: Ca. 1906
Caliber: .33 WCF (Winchester Center Fire)
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with Tubular Magazine
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A. PAT. OCT. 14.1884. JAN. 20.1885” and at the receiver with “33 W.C.F.". The lower tang is marked “141456”. The top tang is marked "MODEL 1886 / -WINCHESTER- / TRADE MARK". There are Winchester proofs on the chamber ring and the top-rear of the barrel.
Barrel Length: 24", Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a Lyman beaded blade dovetailed to a base fixed to the front of the barrel, not original to the gun. The rear sight is an odd elevator sight with a hooded "V"-notch. The hood and notch are one piece, integral to the base. The top tang is drilled, tapped and filled for a tang sight (none present).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with capped forend, straight grip, straight comb, and checkered hard rubber Winchester buttplate. There are scattered nicks, scuffs and scratches with a few more notable dings in the buttstock. There is a chip-loss at the toe. The LOP measures 13 1/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has light wear with a matching loss at the toe, and generally well defined checkering. Overall, the stocks are in Good-plus condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is gray with well defined rifling. There is light erosion scattered through the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 6 or 7 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 85% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. Most notable finish wear is in the bottom of the receiver, the tangs, the magazine cap and the magazine bracket. There is some scattered more minor wear. There are scattered light nicks, scuffs, scratches and some minor surface oxidation. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to lightly tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The hammer has a half-cock notch. We have not fired this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: Winchester’s first attempt at a lever action rifle capable of handling a rifle cartridge was the Model 1876, which was a heavier framed version of the Model 1873. However, the toggle-link action used in the gun was still limited to short cartridges like the .40-60 and .45-60 Win. The Model 1886 was made to handle longer cartridges like the .45-70 Govt., and the .45-70 Win. and .50-110 Win. cartridges. The Model 1886 utilized a locked-bolt action that was much stronger than the M1876, and some think it is faster and smoother as well. The design was touted as a lever action express model, capable of handling any of the North American game animals.
This example is a takedown from 1906 with a 24" round barrel chambered for .33 W.C.F. The .33 WCF is a good medium-range hunting cartridge, with performance roughly equivalent to or slightly better than .35 Remington. At nearly 120 years old, the rifle appears to have seen use in the field and is equipped with an intriguing rear sight. The rifle still has a decent bore and strong mechanics, it may still prove worthy to head back out in the field. Of course, no Winchester collection would be complete without an 1886 or two. Please see our photos and good luck!
Winchester Model 1892 .38-40 WCF 24" Octagonal Barrel Lever Action Rifle 1899 C&R
Lot #335 (Sale Order 335 of 674)
Make: Winchester Repeating Arms
Model: 1892
Serial Number: 170289
Year of Manufacture: 1899
Caliber: .38-40 Winchester Center Fire (WCF)
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle fed by Full Length Tubular Magazine
Barrel Length: 24 1/4" (24" nominal), Octagonal
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade dovetailed and screw set to the barrel. The rear sight is a “V”-notch semi-buckhorn elevator sight; the notch is fine-adjustable for elevation. The top tang is drilled, tapped, and filled for a peep sight (none included).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with a capped forend, straight grip, and crescent steel buttplate. The stocks have some light nicks and small scratches. There is discoloration at some edges where the wood meets metal. There is a small crack on the left side of the buttstock at the buttplate. The LOP measures 12 7/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate has some wear at the heel and toe with some surface erosion. Overall, the stocks are in Fine Condition.
Type of Finish: Blued & Case-hardened
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with some stubborn fouling tucked in the grooves. There is faint erosion. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates at 8/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 60% of its metal finish. The finish is generally strong on the barrel, but the receiver has thinned and taken on a mottled corrosion, patina, and some frost. The case color has muted save for the protected areas. There are a few scratches, scuffs, and nicks. There are infrequent spots of oxidation. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Fine Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The hammer has a half-cock safety position. The trigger is crisp. We did not fire this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 1892 was introduced as the successor to the iconic “Winchester ’73”, and replaced the toggle link action of the Model 1873 with a breechblock locked with two rectangular locking bolts, making the action much stronger. It was designed by gunmaking genius John Moses Browning, and was essentially a scaled-down version of his Model 1886 rifle, the first he designed for Winchester. The Model 1892 was small and light, and ideal for the classic .44-40 WCF round and similar pistol caliber cartridges. The Model 1892 rifle was popular with ranchers, and later was the lever action of choice for many Western movies and TV shows. John Wayne famously used both M-1892 rifles and carbines in many of his iconic cowboy roles.
This Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle in .38 WCF was made in 1899 and is in Fine Condition. It features a 24” octagonal barrel, 60% of its original blued and case-hardened finish, elegantly refinished two-piece smooth walnut stocks (there’s a small crack on the left side of the buttstock at the buttplate), clear markings, strong mechanics, and a mostly bright bore with some stubborn fouling tucked in the grooves and faint erosion. The .38 WCF round is based on the .44-40 cartridge but necked down, giving it a little bit higher velocity. It was once a popular round for hunting small to medium game, as well as for defense. This rifle should be of interest to Winchester collectors, and may still prove to be a fun shooter.
Winchester Model 1892 .32-20 WCF 24" Octagonal Barrel Lever Action Rifle 1908 C&R
Lot #336 (Sale Order 336 of 674)
Make: Winchester Repeating Arms
Model: 1892
Serial Number: 455114
Year of Manufacture: 1908
Caliber: .32-20 Winchester Center Fire (WCF)
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with a Full-Length Tubular Magazine
Barrel Length: 24”, Octagonal
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a brass blade dovetailed and screw set to the barrel. The rear sight is a “V”-notch semi-buckhorn elevator sight dovetailed to the rear of the barrel. The top tang is drilled and tapped, and the tang sight screw is missing.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with a capped forend, straight grip and comb, and a crescent smooth steel buttplate. The stocks have scattered compression marks. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate has taken a deep patina throughout. The stocks have been lacquered, some of which has dried on the buttplate. Overall, the stocks rate in about Fine Plus Condition as Refinished.
Type of Finish: Blued, with a Case-hardened lever, hammer, and buttplate.
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright and the rifling is sharp. There is minor erosion in the muzzle-end. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates at 8/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 90% of its metal finish. The barrel has generally strong finish with a few light scratches and scuffs. There are light scratches on the receiver, and there’s surface oxidation. There is some thinning on the edges of the receiver and barrel. Most of the finish loss is on top of the bolt. Most of the case color has muted but is visible in the protected areas. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. There is dried residue from the stock on the tangs, and the sides of the barrel where the wood meets the metal. Overall, this rifle is in Fine Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The hammer has a half-cock safety. The trigger is crisp. We did not fire this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 1892 was introduced as the successor to the iconic “Winchester ’73”, and replaced the toggle link action of the Model 1873 with a breechblock locked with two rectangular locking bolts, making the action much stronger. It was designed by gunmaking genius John Moses Browning, and was essentially a scaled-down version of his Model 1886 rifle, the first he designed for Winchester. The Model 1892 was small and light, and ideal for the classic .44-40 WCF round and similar pistol caliber cartridges. The Model 1892 rifle was popular with ranchers, and later was the lever action of choice for many Western movies and TV shows. John Wayne famously used both M-1892 rifles and carbines in many of his iconic cowboy roles.
This Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle in .32 WCF was made in 1908 and is in Fine Condition. It features a 24” octagonal barrel, 90% of its original blued and case-hardened finish, elegantly refinished two-piece smooth walnut stocks with a beautiful grain, clear markings, and a mostly bright bore with sharp rifling and minor erosion in the muzzle-end. The top tang is drilled and tapped, and the tang sight screw is missing. Introduced in 1882, .32-20 WCF was Winchester's pioneering small-game lever-action cartridge, well suited for hunting small game, varmints, and deer. This rifle has tremendous eye appeal, and would be a fine addition to a Winchester collection.
Winchester Model 1892 .32-20 WCF 24" Octagonal "Model 92" Barrel Lever Action Rifle 1913 C&R
Lot #337 (Sale Order 337 of 674)
Make: Winchester Repeating Arms
Model: 1892
Serial Number: 702174
Year of Manufacture: 1913
Caliber: .32-20 Winchester Center Fire (WCF)
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with a Full-Length Tubular Magazine
Markings: The left shoulder of the barrel is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A. PATENTED OCTOBER 14.1884.”, and “-MODEL 92-WINCHESTER-32 W.C.F.- / -TRADE MARK-”. The top rear of the barrel and the top front of the receiver have ovalled “WP” proof marks. The top tang is marked “MODEL 1892 / -WINCHESTER- / TRADE MARK REG. IN U.S.PAT.OFF”. The bottom of the receiver is marked with the serial number “702174”.
Barrel Length: 24”, Octagonal. The barrel is a Winchester factory original from the 1920s, as distinguished by the “Model 92” marking, which likely post-dates the receiver by about a decade. We suspect that Winchester installed this barrel at a later date.
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a “U”-notch semi-buckhorn elevator sight dovetailed to the barrel; the notch is fine elevation adjustable. The top of the bolt has a bolt peep sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with a capped forend, straight grip and comb, and a crescent steel buttplate. The stocks have some light nicks, scuffs, and scratches. There are no chips or cracks. They have been sanded and refinished. The stocks fit a little shy to the metal. The LOP measures 12 7/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate has gone to a light patina with surface erosion at the heel and toe. Overall, the stocks are in Very Good Condition as Refinished.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates at 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 90% of its metal finish. There is minor thinning on the leading edges with a few scattered scratches. There is scattered oxidation. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Fine Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The hammer has a half-cock safety position. The trigger is crisp. We did not fire this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 1892 was introduced as the successor to the iconic “Winchester ’73”, and replaced the toggle link action of the Model 1873 with a breechblock locked with two rectangular locking bolts, making the action much stronger. It was designed by gunmaking genius John Moses Browning, and was essentially a scaled-down version of his Model 1886 rifle, the first he designed for Winchester. The Model 1892 was small and light, and ideal for the classic .44-40 WCF round and similar pistol caliber cartridges. The Model 1892 rifle was popular with ranchers, and later was the lever action of choice for many Western movies and TV shows. John Wayne famously used both M-1892 rifles and carbines in many of his iconic cowboy roles.
This Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle in .32 WCF was made in 1913 and is in Fine Condition. It features a 24” octagonal barrel, 90% of its crisp, original blued finish, elegantly refinished two-piece smooth walnut stocks with a slightly shy fit to the metal, a peep sight on the top of the bolt, clear markings, strong mechanics, and a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion. The barrel is a Winchester factory original from the 1920s, as distinguished by the “Model 92” marking, which likely post-dates the receiver by about a decade. We suspect that Winchester installed this barrel at a later date. Introduced in 1882, .32-20 WCF was Winchester's pioneering small-game lever-action cartridge, well suited for hunting small game, varmints, and deer. This rifle would be a fine addition to a Winchester collection.
Winchester Model 1892 .38-40 WCF 24" Octagonal Barrel Lever Action Rifle W/ Letter 1904 C&R
Lot #338 (Sale Order 338 of 674)
Make: Winchester Repeating Arms
Model: 1892
Serial Number: 262045
Year of Manufacture: 1904
Caliber: .38-40 Winchester Center Fire (WCF)
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with a Full-Length Tubular Magazine
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A. PATENTED OCTOBER 14.1884” in front of the rear sight, and “38 W.C.F.” at the rear near the receiver. The top tang is marked “MODEL 1892 / -WINCHESTER- / TRADE MARK”. The bottom of the receiver is marked with the serial number “262045”.
Barrel Length: 24 1/4” (24” nominal), Octagonal
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a Lyman beaded blade dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a “V”-notch semi-buckhorn elevator sight dovetailed to the barrel; the notch is fine elevation adjustable. The top tang is drilled, tapped, and filled for a tang sight (none included).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with a capped forend, straight grip and comb, and crescent steel buttplate. The stocks have scattered nicks, dings, scuffs, and scratches. The LOP measures 12 7/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate has mostly worn to white with some scattered oxidation and surface erosion. Overall, the stocks are in Very Good Condition.
Type of Finish: Blued, with a Case-hardened hammer and lever
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is some minor erosion in the bore, mainly towards the muzzle-end in the grooves. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates at 8/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 80% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows operational wear. There is some vibrant case color in the protected areas of the hammer and lever, though the edges and handling areas have gone mostly mute. The receiver retains a good amount of its blue on the flats, while the top and bottom have gradually worn to white at the front, but the bluing gets stronger gradually toward the rear. The top tang has mostly worn to white. There is some light intermittent oxidation and faint patina in the worn areas. The screw heads range from sharp to lightly tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Fine Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The hammer has a half-cock safety position. The trigger is crisp. We did not fire this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with a Winchester factory letter from the Cody Firearms Museum confirming this was produced as a “Rifle, 38 caliber, Barrel Shape: Octagon, Plain trigger, Received in warehouse on October 29, 1904, Shipped from warehouse on April 12, 1906, order number 51514.”
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 1892 was introduced as the successor to the iconic “Winchester ’73”, and replaced the toggle link action of the Model 1873 with a breechblock locked with two rectangular locking bolts, making the action much stronger. It was designed by gunmaking genius John Moses Browning, and was essentially a scaled-down version of his Model 1886 rifle, the first he designed for Winchester. The Model 1892 was small and light, and ideal for the classic .44-40 WCF round and similar pistol caliber cartridges. The Model 1892 rifle was popular with ranchers, and later was the lever action of choice for many Western movies and TV shows. John Wayne famously used both M-1892 rifles and carbines in many of his iconic cowboy roles.
This Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle in .38 WCF was made in 1904 and is in Fine Condition. It features a 24” octagonal barrel, 80% of its original blued and case-hardened finish, with some pockets of vibrant case coloring on the hammer and lever, elegant two-piece smooth walnut stocks, clear markings, strong mechanics, and a bright bore with sharp rifling and some minor erosion, mainly towards the muzzle-end in the grooves, and comes with a Winchester factory letter from the Cody Firearms Museum confirming its configuration. The .38 WCF round is based on the .44-40 cartridge but necked down, giving it a little bit higher velocity. It was once a popular round for hunting small to medium game, as well as for defense. This is a wonderful old ’92 lever rifle.
Winchester Model 1892 .25-20 WCF 24" Round Barrel Lever Action Rifle 1904 C&R
Lot #339 (Sale Order 339 of 674)
Make: Winchester Repeating Arms
Model: 1892
Serial Number: 262246
Year of Manufacture: 1904
Caliber: .25-20 Winchester Center Fire (WCF)
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with a Full Length Tubular Magazine
Barrel Length: 24” Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a brass bead dovetailed and set screwed to the barrel. The rear sight is a “V”-notch semi-buckhorn elevator sight dovetailed to the barrel. The tang is drilled, tapped, and filled for a tang sight (none included).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with a capped forend, straight grip and comb, and smooth steel crescent buttplate. The stocks have scattered compression marks, primarily on the left side of the forend at the receiver and on the left side of the grip and belly. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 12 3/4” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate has worn to white with scattered and light surface oxidation. The stocks rate in about Fine Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue, with a Case-hardened lever
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with sharp rifling. There is minor erosion down the length. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates about 8 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 93% of its metal finish. There is some thinning on the edges of the receiver. The case color is strong on the sides of the lever but the rest of the case color has gone completely mute. There is finish loss on the muzzle and thinning on the tangs. There are light scratches on the receiver, and there’s surface oxidation. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Fine Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The hammer has a half-cock safety. The trigger is crisp. We did not fire this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 1892 was introduced as the successor to the iconic “Winchester ’73”, and replaced the toggle link action of the Model 1873 with a breechblock locked with two rectangular locking bolts, making the action much stronger. It was designed by gunmaking genius John Moses Browning, and was essentially a scaled-down version of his Model 1886 rifle, the first he designed for Winchester. The Model 1892 was small and light, and ideal for the classic .44-40 WCF round and similar pistol caliber cartridges. The Model 1892 rifle was popular with ranchers, and later was the lever action of choice for many Western movies and TV shows. John Wayne famously used both M-1892 rifles and carbines in many of his iconic cowboy roles.
This Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle was made in 1904 and is in Fine Condition. It features a 24” round barrel, 93% of its lustrous, original blued finish, with some strong case coloring on the sides of the lever, elegant two-piece smooth walnut stocks with only a few compressions scattered about, clear markings, solid mechanics, and a bright bore with sharp rifling and only minor erosion. This rifle is chambered in .25-20 WCF, still a very viable small game, fur bearing, and trapping cartridge. This is a beautiful, high condition Winchester Model 1892 lever rifle.
Winchester Model 92 .25-20 WCF 20" SRC Saddle Ring Carbine Lever Action Rifle 1924 C&R
Lot #340 (Sale Order 340 of 674)
Make: Winchester Repeating Arms
Model: 92 Saddle Ring Carbine
Serial Number: 931075
Year of Manufacture: 1924
Caliber: .25-20 Winchester Center Fire (WCF)
Action Type: Lever Action Carbine with a full length tubular magazine.
Barrel Length: 20” Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade pinned into a slotted base fixed to the barrel. The rear sight is aflip-up ladder sight dovetailed into the rear of the barrel. When the ladder sight is folded down, a “U”-notch is presented. When folded up, there is a “U”-notch on the top edge of the ladder’s slide. The right rear face of the ladder is marked with hash lines from “0” to “20”. The upper tang is drilled, tapped, and filled for an aperture sight (none present).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with a banded forend, straight grip, straight comb, and carbine style curved steel buttplate. The stocks have been refinished, with some of that refinish residing on the edges of the buttplate. The wood to metal fit is good, and there are no cracks or chips. The stock has darkened significantly on the grip. There are a few minor nicks, scratches, and compressions. The LOP measures 12 7/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate shows light wear and has gone to a dark patina at the heel and toe. Overall, the stocks are in Very Good Condition as Refinished.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is semi-bright and the rifling is well-defined. There is light erosion throughout the grooves. There is minor corrosion on the muzzle. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 8/10.
Overall Condition: This carbine retains about 70% of its metal finish. There is thinning and finish loss on the leading edges. Most of the metal has turned to a dark patina. The left side of the receiver shows a few small spots of surface frosting, freckled corrosion, and rings of thinning in the patina from the saddle ring, along with a few light marks. The screw heads are mostly sharp, with a few having light marks. The markings are clear. Overall, this carbine rates in about Very Good Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The lever operates smoothly and the trigger is crisp. The hammer has a half-cock safety. We did not fire this carbine. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 1892 was introduced as the successor to the iconic “Winchester ’73”, and replaced the toggle link action of the Model 1873 with a breechblock locked with two rectangular locking bolts, making the action much stronger. It was designed by gunmaking genius John Moses Browning, and was essentially a scaled-down version of his Model 1886 rifle, the first he designed for Winchester. The Model 1892 was small and light, and ideal for the classic .44-40 WCF round and similar pistol caliber cartridges. The Model 1892 rifle was popular with ranchers, and later was the lever action of choice for many Western movies and TV shows. John Wayne famously used both M-1892 rifles and carbines in many of his iconic cowboy roles.
This Winchester Model 92 Saddle Ring Carbine was made in 1924 and is in Very Good Condition. It features a 20” barrel, 70% of its original blued finish, with some distinct thinning in the patina on the left side of the receiver from saddle ring movement, consistent with being stored in a moving buggy, carriage, or saddle scabbard while on horseback, the original two-piece smooth walnut stocks that have been elegantly refinished (some of that refinish resides on the edges of the buttplate), and a semi-bright bore with well-defined rifling (there is light erosion throughout the grooves, and there is minor corrosion on the muzzle). The .25-20 is still a very viable small game, fur bearing, and trapping cartridge. This Model 92 Saddle Ring Carbine will make a great addition to a Winchester collection.
Winchester Model 1892 V. KINDLER Saginaw Marked .38-40 WCF 24" Lever Action Rifle Antique
Lot #341 (Sale Order 341 of 674)
Make: Winchester Repeating Arms
Model: 1892
Serial Number: 29769
Year of Manufacture: 1893
Caliber: .38-40 Winchester Center Fire (WCF)
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with a Full Length Tubular Magazine
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE / -WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A.-” in front of the rear sight, and at the receiver with “38 W.C.F.”, along with the retailer stamp of “V. KINDLER / Saginaw”. The underside of the receiver is marked with the serial number “29769” at the front. The upper tang markings are covered by the tang sight base.
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a Lyman beaded blade dovetailed to the barrel. The bead has been damaged.The rear sight dovetail has been filled. The top tang is drilled and tapped with a folding Lyman No. 1 tang sight installed.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with a capped forend, straight grip and comb, and crescent steel buttplate. The stocks have scattered nicks, dings, scuffs, and scratches. There is a small crack in the grain on the right side of the forend that does not travel into the edges and may have been touched up. There is a scratch and a very small hairline crack extending from the back edge of the top tang. There is some extra residue along the edges of the bottom tang. The LOP measures 12 7/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate has mostly worn to white with some scattered oxidation and surface erosion. Overall, the stocks are in Very Good Condition as Refinished.
Type of Finish: Blued, with a Case-hardened hammer and lever
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is well defined where not interrupted by erosion. There is general erosion and pitting throughout. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates at 6/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 10% of its metal finish. There are some trace amounts of finish under the general oxidation and light patina throughout the barrel and receiver. The rest of the areas have worn to white. The case color has gone mostly mute. There is a solid amount of blue on the bolt. There are scattered nicks, scuffs, and scratches, and some patches of surface erosion, most notable on the bottom of the receiver. There are tool marks on the sights and their dovetails. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to heavily tool marked with usable slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Very Good Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The hammer has a half-cock safety position. The trigger is crisp. We did not fire this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 1892 was introduced as the successor to the iconic “Winchester ’73”, and replaced the toggle link action of the Model 1873 with a breechblock locked with two rectangular locking bolts, making the action much stronger. It was designed by gunmaking genius John Moses Browning, and was essentially a scaled-down version of his Model 1886 rifle, the first he designed for Winchester. The Model 1892 was small and light, and ideal for the classic .44-40 WCF round and similar pistol caliber cartridges. The Model 1892 rifle was popular with ranchers, and later was the lever action of choice for many Western movies and TV shows. John Wayne famously used both M-1892 rifles and carbines in many of his iconic cowboy roles.
This Antique Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle was made in 1893 and is in Very Good Condition. It features a 24” round barrel, only 10% of its original blued finish (most areas have worn to white), refinished two-piece smooth walnut stocks, strong mechanics, and a bright bore with well defined rifling, general erosion, and general pitting throughout. The bead in the Lyman blade front sight has been damaged, the rear sight dovetail has been filled, and the top tang is drilled and tapped with a folding Lyman No. 1 tang sight installed. There is a small crack in the grain on the right side of the forend that does not travel into the edges and may have been touched up. There is a scratch and a very small hairline crack extending from the back edge of the top tang. There is some extra residue along the edges of the bottom tang. Most interestingly, this rifle is marked to the famous Michigan retailer “V. KINDLER / Saginaw” at the top of the barrel near the receiver, a prominent firearms dealer in Michigan during the late 19th century. This is an honest antique Winchester Model 1892 with scarce retailer markings, and would be a gr
Winchester Model 1892 .25-20 WCF 24" Octagonal Barrel Lever Action Rifle 1909 C&R
Lot #342 (Sale Order 342 of 674)
Make: Winchester Repeating Arms
Model: 1892
Serial Number: 485071
Year of Manufacture: 1909
Caliber: .25-20 Winchester Center Fire (WCF)
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with a Full-Length Tubular Magazine
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A. PATENTED OCTOBER 14. 1884”. The left shoulder of the barrel is marked “25-20 W.C.F.”. The top rear of the barrel and top front of the receiver are marked with Winchester ovalled “WP” proofs. The top tang markings are obscured by the tang sight base. The bottom of the receiver is marked with the serial number “485071”.
Barrel Length: 24”, Octagonal
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a Marble Sheard beaded blade dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a “V”-notch semi-buckhorn elevator sight dovetailed to the barrel; the notch is fine adjustable for elevation. The tang is mounted with a Marble tang sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with a capped forend, straight grip and comb, andcrescent steel buttplate. The bottom of the forend and the belly have been installed with aftermarket sling plates and rings. The stocks have some light nicks, scuffs, and scratches. There are no chips. There is a thin crack in the grain on the left side of the wrist at the receiver. The LOP measures 12 7/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate has gone to a patina with surface erosion at the heel and toe. Overall, the stocks are in Very Good Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is minor erosion throughout the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 7/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 65% of its metal finish. There is thinning on the leading edges with scattered scratches. There is oxidation throughout, and most of the receiver has turned to patina. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Very Good Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The hammer has a half-cock safety position. The trigger is crisp. We did not fire this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 1892 was introduced as the successor to the iconic “Winchester ’73”, and replaced the toggle link action of the Model 1873 with a breechblock locked with two rectangular locking bolts, making the action much stronger. It was designed by gunmaking genius John Moses Browning, and was essentially a scaled-down version of his Model 1886 rifle, the first he designed for Winchester. The Model 1892 was small and light, and ideal for the classic .44-40 WCF round and similar pistol caliber cartridges. The Model 1892 rifle was popular with ranchers, and later was the lever action of choice for many Western movies and TV shows. John Wayne famously used both M-1892 rifles and carbines in many of his iconic cowboy roles.
This Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle in .25 WCF was made in 1909 and is in Very Good Condition. It features a 24” octagonal barrel, 65% of its original blued finish, elegant two-piece smooth walnut stocks (there’s a thin crack in the grain on the left side of the wrist at the receiver), a Marble Sheard beaded blade front sight, a Marble tang sight, clear markings, strong mechanics, and a bright bore with sharp rifling and minor erosion. The bottom of the forend and the belly have been installed with aftermarket sling plates and rings. The .25-20 WCF round is still a very viable small game, fur bearing, and trapping cartridge. All told, this is a fine old ’92 lever rifle.
Winchester Model 92 .32-20 WCF 20" SRC Saddle Ring Carbine Lever Action Rifle 1924 C&R
Lot #343 (Sale Order 343 of 674)
Make: Winchester Repeating Arms
Model: 92 Saddle Ring Carbine
Serial Number: 927853
Year of Manufacture: 1924
Caliber: .32-20 Winchester Center Fire (WCF)
Action Type: Lever Action Carbine with a full length tubular magazine.
Barrel Length: 20” Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade pinned into a slotted base fixed to the barrel. The rear sight is a flip-up ladder sight dovetailed into the rear of the barrel. When the ladder sight is folded down, a “U”-notch is presented. When folded up, there is a “U”-notch on the top edge of the ladder’s slide. The right rear face of the ladder is marked with hash lines from “0” to “20”. The upper tang is drilled, tapped, and filled for an aperture sight (none present).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with a banded forend, straight grip, straight comb, and carbine style curved steel buttplate. The wood to metal fit is excellent, and there are no cracks or chips. The stock has darkened significantly on the grip. There are a few minor nicks, scratches, and compressions. The LOP measures 12 7/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate shows light wear and has gone to a general patina at the heel and toe. Overall, the stocks are in Very Good Condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is very faint erosion intermittently down the length. There is minor corrosion in the muzzle. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This carbine retains about 45% of its metal finish. The receiver and upper tang have mostly worn to white, and where they haven’t, are developing a plum to black colored patina. The majority of the bluing remains in the barrel and mag tube. The left side of the receiver shows rings of thinning in the patina from the saddle ring, along with a few light marks and a few small spots of surface frosting. The screw heads are mostly sharp, with a few having light marks. The markings are clear. Overall, this carbine rates in about Very Good Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly, the lever operates smoothly and the trigger is crisp. The hammer has a half-cock safety. We did not fire this carbine. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 1892 was introduced as the successor to the iconic “Winchester ’73”, and replaced the toggle link action of the Model 1873 with a breechblock locked with two rectangular locking bolts, making the action much stronger. It was designed by gunmaking genius John Moses Browning, and was essentially a scaled-down version of his Model 1886 rifle, the first he designed for Winchester. The Model 1892 was small and light, and ideal for the classic .44-40 WCF round and similar pistol caliber cartridges. The Model 1892 rifle was popular with ranchers, and later was the lever action of choice for many Western movies and TV shows. John Wayne famously used both M-1892 rifles and carbines in many of his iconic cowboy roles.
This Winchester Model 92 Saddle Ring Carbine was made in 1924 and is in Very Good Condition. It features a 20” barrel, 45% of its original blued finish, with some distinct thinning in the patina on the left side of the receiver from saddle ring movement, consistent with being stored in a moving buggy, carriage, or saddle scabbard while on horseback, the original, elegant two-piece smooth walnut stocks, and a bright bore with sharp rifling (there is very faint erosion intermittently down the length, and there is minor corrosion in the muzzle). Introduced in 1882, .32-20 WCF was Winchester's pioneering small-game lever-action cartridge, originally a black-powder round well suited for hunting small game, varmints, and deer. This Model 92 Saddle Ring Carbine will make a great addition to a Winchester collection.
Winchester Model 94 .32 Win Special 26" Octagonal Barrel Lever Action Rifle 1927 C&R
Lot #344 (Sale Order 344 of 674)
Make: Winchester Repeating Arms
Model: 1894 Rifle
Serial Number: 1025401
Year of Manufacture: 1927
Caliber: .32 W.S. Winchester Special
Action Type: This rifle has a lever action with a full-length tubular magazine.
Markings: The left shoulder of the barrel is marked “-MODEL 94-WINCHESTER- / TRADE MARK”, “NICKEL STEEL - 32W.S.-”. The right shoulder of the barrel is marked “MADE IN U.S.A. WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / -NEW HAVEN.CONN.”. The top of the barrel and receiver are marked with WP proofs. The top of the rear sight is a “PAT.FEB.22’27”. The left side of the front sight is marked “LYMAN”. The top tang is marked “WINCHESTER / -TRADE MARK- / -MADE IN U.S.A.-”. The bottom of the receiver is marked “1025401”.
Barrel Length: 26", Octagonal
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a Lyman beaded blade dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a u-notch semi-buckhorn elevator sight dovetailed to the barrel. The tang is drilled, tapped, and filled for a tang sight (not included).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are 2-piece smooth walnut with capped forend, straight grip, straight comb and steel crescent buttplate. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 1/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate has some surface oxidation on the heel and toe and most of the plate has turned to a dark patina. There are scattered nicks and compressions. Overall, the stocks are in Fine condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 70% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. The barrel and magazine tube have generally strong finish with some scattered minor wear. There is wear all around the receiver that has taken some discoloration and oxidation. There are scattered light nicks and scratches. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with serviceable slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in about Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The hammer has a half-cock safety and there is a lever safety. The trigger is crisp. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 1894 rifle followed the other John Browning designed lever action rifles to become one of the most famous and popular hunting rifles of all time. It was the first commercial sporting rifle to sell over 7,000,000 units, making the name “Winchester” synonymous with all lever action rifles. It was also the first commercial American repeating rifle built to be used with smokeless powder. It was introduced in 1894 in two black powder cartridges, the .32-40 and .38-55 Win. rounds, but by the next year Winchester had developed a different steel composition that could handle higher pressures, and the .30-30 Win. family of cartridges was born. This is a Winchester Model 1894 rifle made in 1927 with a 26” octagonal barrel and chambered in .32 Winchester Special. The .32 Winchester Special is a necked-up .30-30 giving it a little more power. Whether you’re looking to add a Winchester to a collection or looking for a hunting rifle, you can’t go wrong with an American classic.
Winchester Model 1894 .32-40 WCF 20" SRC Saddle Ring Carbine Lever Action Rifle 1919 C&R
Lot #345 (Sale Order 345 of 674)
Make: Winchester Repeating Arms
Model: 1894 Saddle Ring Carbine
Serial Number: 846330
Year of Manufacture: 1919
Caliber: .32-40 Winchester
Action Type: This rifle has a lever action with a full-length tubular magazine.
Markings: The left of the barrel is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / -NEW HAVEN CONN. U.S.A. PATENTED AUGUST 21. 1894.-” in front of the rear sight and behind the rear sight with “32-40”. The front underside of the receiver is marked “846330”. The top tang is marked “MODEL 1894 / -WINCHESTER- / TRADE MARK REG.US.PAT.OFF&FGN”.
Barrel Length: 20"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade pinned to a slotted base fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a folding ladder-style sight dovetailed to the rear of the barrel. When folded down, it presents a “V”-notch. The ladder has a “V”-notched slider and is graduated from 0-2,000 yards. The top tang is drilled, tapped and filled for a tang sight (none present).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are 2-piece smooth walnut with banded forend, straight grip, straight comb and steel carbine-style buttplate. The stocks have a few light nicks and scratches. The wood is generally shy to the metal. The wood is generally dark where the wood meets metal and in the nicks and compressions. The saddle ring has been removed. The LOP measures 13 1/4" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has worn to white showing scattered discoloration from oxidation. Overall, the stocks are in Good condition as refinished.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is dull. The rifling is worn, but visible. There is light erosion scattered through the bore with some minor pitting, mostly in the grooves. In this writer’s opinion, this bore rates 6 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 7% of its metal finish. The surfaces have mostly worn to white with finish remaining in protected areas such as the bottom tang around the trigger, around the saddle ring, and between the magtube and the barrel. There are some nicks, scuffs and scratches. There are some tool marks on the front band and below the front sight on the barrel. The action shows operational wear. There is minor surface erosion throughout the receiver. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings range from clear to worn, but legible. Overall, this rifle is in about Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The hammer has a half-cock safety and a lever-safety. The trigger is crisp. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 1894 rifle followed the other John Browning designed lever action rifles to become one of the most famous and popular hunting rifles of all time. It was the first commercial sporting rifle to sell over 7,000,000 units, making the name “Winchester” synonymous with all lever action rifles. It was also the first commercial American repeating rifle built to be used with smokeless powder. It was introduced in 1894 in two black powder cartridges, the .32-40 and .38-55 Win. rounds, but by the next year Winchester had developed a different steel composition that could handle higher pressures, and the .30-30 Win. family of cartridges was born. This is a Winchester Model 1894 saddle ring carbine made in 1919 with a 20” round barrel and chambered in .32-40. This saddle ring carbine would make a nice display as-is with its “been there, done that” appearance. It would also be a good candidate for restoration.
Winchester Model 94 .25-35 WCF 20" SRC Saddle Ring Carbine Lever Action Rifle 1924 C&R
Lot #346 (Sale Order 346 of 674)
Make: Winchester Repeating Arms
Model: 1894 Saddle Ring Carbine
Serial Number: 951919
Year of Manufacture: 1924
Caliber: .25-35 Winchester Center Fire
Action Type: This rifle has a lever action with a full-length tubular magazine.
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A.PATENTED AUGUST 21.1894”, “-NICKEL STEEL BARREL- / ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER”, “-.25-35 W.C.F.”. The top of the barrel and receiver are marked with a “WP” proof. The top tang is marked “MODEL 94 / -WINCHESTER- / TRADE MARK REG.U.S.PAT.OFF.&FGN.”. The bottom of the receiver is marked “951919”.
Barrel Length: 20"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade pinned to a slotted base fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a folding ladder-style sight dovetailed to the rear of the barrel. When folded down, it presents a “V”-notch. The ladder has a “V”-notched slider and is graduated from 0-2,000 yards. The top tang is drilled, tapped and filled for a tang sight (none present).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are 2-piece smooth walnut with banded forend, straight grip, straight comb, saddle ring on the left side of the receiver, and steel carbine-style buttplate. The wood is generally proud to the metal. The LOP measures 13" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has some nicks throughout with some patina around the stock screw. There are no chips or cracks. There are some minor compression lines, scratches, and nicks, more heavily found near the toe.There are a few mold spots on the right side of the buttstock. Overall, the stocks are in Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 60% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows operation wear. There is thinning and finish loss on the leading edges. There is patina throughout the receiver. Most of the blue remains on the barrel, magtube, and protected areas. There is a mark on the left side of the receiver from the saddle ring. There are some nicks, scuffs and scratches. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with serviceable slots.The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in about Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The hammer has a half-cock safety and a lever-safety. The trigger is crisp. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 1894 rifle followed the other John Browning designed lever action rifles to become one of the most famous and popular hunting rifles of all time. It was the first commercial sporting rifle to sell over 7,000,000 units, making the name “Winchester” synonymous with all lever action rifles. It was also the first commercial American repeating rifle built to be used with smokeless powder. It was introduced in 1894 in two black powder cartridges, the .32-40 and .38-55 Win. rounds, but by the next year Winchester had developed a different steel composition that could handle higher pressures, and the .30-30 Win. family of cartridges was born. This is a Winchester Model 1894 saddle ring carbine made in 1924 with a 20” round barrel and chambered in .25-35, which debuted in 1895 for the Model 1894.
Pre-64 Winchester Model 94 .30-30 WCF 20" Carbine Lever Action Rifle 1963 C&R
Lot #347 (Sale Order 347 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 94
Serial Number: 2592543
Year of Manufacture: 1963, C&R
Caliber: .30-30 Winchester
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with Full-Length Tubular Magazine
Barrel Length: 20”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to a serrated, ramped base fixed to the front of the barrel and under a hood. The rear sight is a u-notch with riser dovetailed to the barrel.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth wood with banded forend, straight grip, straight comb, and checkered steel buttplate. The stocks have some scattered light marks and compressions, primarily near the toe. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 1/4” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. Overall, the stocks rate in Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of its metal finish. The action shows some light operation wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear though parts of the barrel stamp is a shallow in some places due to a broken die. The finish is original. There are a few scattered scratches on the receiver. Overall, this rifle is in about Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The rifle has a half-cock safety and a lever safety. We have not fired this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: This Pre-64 Winchester Model 94 in .30-30 is a quintessential piece of American firearms history, revered for its role in the development of the lever-action rifle. Introduced in 1894, this model became one of the most popular hunting rifles in North America, especially known for its robust performance in deer hunting. The .30-30 Winchester cartridge, synonymous with the Model 94, was revolutionary for being the first to use smokeless powder, significantly enhancing range and accuracy. This rifle was made before 1964, when Winchester altered production methods to reduce costs and in result affected the overall quality of these fine rifles. These earlier models are highly prized for their superior craftsmanship, finer finish, and smoother action, aspects that distinguish them in the eyes of collectors and enthusiasts. This particular rifle was among the very last runs before production altered in 1964. With its rich history and provenance, this is not only a reliable tool for hunters but also a valuable collectible that embodies the heritage of Winchester firearms.
Special Order Winchester Model 1894 Half Octagon Half Mag Takedown .30-30 WCF Lever Rifle 1900 C&R
Lot #348 (Sale Order 348 of 674)
Make: Winchester Repeating Arms
Model: 1894 Takedown Rifle
Serial Number: 186960
Year of Manufacture: 1900
Caliber: .30-30 Winchester (.30 W.C.F.)
Action Type: This rifle has a takedown lever action with a half-length tubular magazine.
Markings: The left shoulder of the barrel is marked “NICKEL STEEL BARREL / ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER”, the top is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A. PATENTED AUGUST 21. 1894.” in front of the barrel band and “30 W.C.F.” at the rear. The bottom-front of the receiver is marked “186960”, the top tang is marked “MODEL 1894 / -WINCHESTER- / PAT AUG.21.1894”. The takedown lever is marked “-PAT. JUNE 6. 1893-“.
Barrel Length: 26", Half-Octagonal, Half-Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a Lyman No.6 Folding Sight dovetailed to the barrel. The top tang is drilled, tapped, and filled for mounting a tang sight (not included).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are 2-piece smooth walnut with capped forend, straight grip, straight comb, two sling eyelets front and rear, and steel crescent buttplate. The stocks have some scattered light nicks, scuffs and scratches with a few more notable dings. There is a deep compression line along the comb.The LOP measures 13" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate is worn to white with scattered nicks, scratches and minor oxidation. Overall, the stocks are in about Fine condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 65% of its metal finish. Most of the finish on the barrel is strong and complete. There is some thinning on the muzzle and edges of the barrel’s octagon as well as some minor scratches found elsewhere on the barrel including typical “takedown” marks under the barrel. There is thinning and finish loss on the leading edges with some scattered minor surface oxidation. There are scattered light nicks and scratches. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to slightly disfigured with usable slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The hammer has a half-cock safety. There is a lever safety. The trigger is crisp. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 1894 rifle followed the other John Browning designed lever action rifles to become one of the most famous and popular hunting rifles of all time. It was the first commercial sporting rifle to sell over 7,000,000 units, making the name “Winchester” synonymous with all lever action rifles. It was also the first commercial American repeating rifle built to be used with smokeless powder. It was introduced in 1894 in two black powder cartridges, the .32-40 and .38-55 Win. rounds, but by the next year Winchester had developed a different steel composition that could handle higher pressures, and the .30-30 Win. family of cartridges was born.
This is a Winchester Model 1894 rifle made in 1900 with a 26” barrel and chambered in .30-30 WCF. This model and cartridge have become synonymous in America with “deer rifle” and this gun’s minty bore is more than just shootable. The rifle has a half-octagon barrel, a desirable feature among collectors. Whether you’re looking to add a Winchester to a collection or looking for a deer rifle, you can’t go wrong with an American classic.
Winchester Model 1894 .30-30 WCF 26" Octagonal Barrel Lever Action Rifle & Letter 1899 C&R
Lot #349 (Sale Order 349 of 674)
Make: Winchester Repeating Arms
Model: 1894 Rifle
Serial Number: 178409
Year of Manufacture: 1903
Caliber: .30-30 Winchester Center Fire (30 WCF)
Action Type: This rifle has a lever action with a full-length tubular magazine.
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A. PATENTED AUGUST 21. 1894.” in front of the rear sight, the left shoulder is marked “-NICKEL STEEL BARREL- / ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER” and “30 W.C.F.” at the receiver. The front underside of the receiver is marked “178409”. The top tang is marked “MODEL 1894 / -WINCHESTER- / PAT.AUG.21.1894”. The left side of the rear sight is marked “PAT.FEB.5.1901.”.
Barrel Length: 26", Octagonal
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed and screw set to the barrel. The rear sight is a u-notch semi-buckhorn elevator sight dovetailed to the barrel and fine elevation adjustable. The tang is drilled, tapped, and filled for a tang sight (not included).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are 2-piece smooth walnut with capped forend, straight grip, straight comb and steel crescent buttplate. There are no chips or cracks. There are a few small nicks and some more notable compressions throughout the stocks. The LOP measures 13 1/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate has some surface oxidation on the heel and toe. Overall, the stocks are in Fine condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is very faint erosion in the grooves. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 8/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 80% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. The barrel and magazine tube have generally strong finish with some scattered minor wear. The receiver has scattered finish wear, mostly toward the bottom-front and on the left flat. There are scattered light nicks and scratches. There is some scattered light surface oxidation. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with serviceable slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in about Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The hammer has a half-cock safety and there is a lever safety. The trigger is crisp. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Factory Letter
Our Assessment: This is a Winchester Model 94 Rifle in .30-30 WCF that was made in 1903. The .30-30 is synonymous with “deer rifle” in the United States and the 1894 is perhaps the most common platform for the cartridge. This rifle is in Fine condition with 75% of its metal finish remaining, a decent bore, and strong mechanics. This rifle has seen some light use and looks better than any of us will when we’re more than 120 years old! This vintage rifle should be of some interest to collectors, helping round out a Winchester collection, or it will still serve as a nice deer rifle.
Winchester Model 1894 .32-40 WCF 26" Octagonal Barrel Lever Action Rifle 1908 C&R
Lot #350 (Sale Order 350 of 674)
Make: Winchester Repeating Arms
Model: 1894 Rifle
Serial Number: 435333
Year of Manufacture: 1908
Caliber: .32-40
Action Type: This rifle has a lever action with a full-length tubular magazine.
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / NEW HAVEN.CONN.U.S.A. PATENTED AUGUST 21.1894.”. The top of the barrel and receiver are marked with “WP” proofs. The left shoulder of the barrel is marked “32-40”. The bottom of the receiver is marked “435333”. The top tang is marked “MODEL 1894 / -WINCHESTER- / TRADE MARK”. The front sight is marked “KING / PAT.JAN.16.12”.
Barrel Length: 26”, Octagonal
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a King beaded blade dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a flat top u notch sight elevator sight dovetailed to the barrel. The tang is drilled, tapped, and filled for a tang sight (not included).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are 2-piece smooth walnut with capped forend, straight grip, straight comb and steel crescent buttplate. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 1/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate has some surface erosion on the heel and toe and most of the plate has worn to white. There are scattered nicks and compressions. Overall, the stocks are in Fine condition.
Type of Finish: Blue, Case Color and Hammer
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 80% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. The barrel and magazine tube have generally strong finish with some scattered minor wear and minor freckled corrosion. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with serviceable slots. The markings are clear. The edges of the receiver, where there is thinning, has taken a brownish patina. The case color on the hammer and lever has mostly muted except in the protected areas. Overall, this rifle is in about Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The hammer has a half-cock safety and there is a lever safety. The trigger is crisp. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 1894 rifle followed the other John Browning designed lever action rifles to become one of the most famous and popular hunting rifles of all time. It was the first commercial sporting rifle to sell over 7,000,000 units, making the name “Winchester” synonymous with all lever action rifles. It was also the first commercial American repeating rifle built to be used with smokeless powder. It was introduced in 1894 in two black powder cartridges, the .32-40 and .38-55 Win. rounds, but by the next year Winchester had developed a different steel composition that could handle higher pressures, and the .30-30 Win. family of cartridges was born. This is a Winchester Model 1894 rifle made in 1908 with a 26” octagonal barrel and chambered in .32-40. Whether you’re looking to add a Winchester to a collection or looking for a hunting rifle, you can’t go wrong with an American classic.
Harold McCallum Pre-64 Winchester Model 94 Flat Band Carbine .25-35 WCF 20" Lever Rifle, 1949 C&
Lot #351 (Sale Order 351 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 94
Serial Number: 1580573
Year of Manufacture: 1949, C&R
Caliber: .25-35 W.C.F.
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with Full-Length Tubular Magazine
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “MADE IN NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A. OF AMERICA / -WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL-”, “-WINCHESTER / -TRADE MARK-”, “MODEL 94-25-35 W.C.F.-”. The bottom of the receiver is marked “1580573” and “.H.A.M.”. The HAM marking means that this rifle was once part of Harold A. McCallum’s collection who began stamping all of his guns after a large portion of his collection was stolen.
Barrel Length: 20”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to a textured, ramped base fixed to the front of the barrel and slotted for its included hood. The rear sight is a u-notch semi-buckhorn sight with riser, dovetailed to the barrel, fine adjustable for elevation.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth wood with banded forend, straight grip, straight comb, flat barrel band, and checkered steel buttplate. The stocks have some scattered light marks and compressions. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 12 7/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. Overall, the stocks rate in Fine condition
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 10 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 97% of its metal finish. The action shows some light operation wear. There are some scattered scratches and nicks on the receiver. There is thinning on the leading edges, particularly on the front sight hood and rear sight. There is some finish loss on the bottom of the receiver. Overall, this rifle is in about Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The rifle has a half-cock safety and a lever safety. We have not fired this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 1894 rifle followed the other John Browning designed lever action rifles to become one of the most famous and popular hunting rifles of all time. It was the first commercial sporting rifle to sell over 7,000,000 units, making the name “Winchester” synonymous with all lever action rifles. It was also the first commercial American repeating rifle built to be used with smokeless powder. It was introduced in 1894 in two black powder cartridges, the .32-40 and .38-55 Win. rounds, but by the next year Winchester had developed a different steel composition that could handle higher pressures, and the .30-30 Win. family of cartridges was born. This is a Winchester Model 1894 carbine made in 1949, with a 20” round barrel and chambered in .25-35 WCF. With its minty bore, this will make for an excellent range rifle if it is not snatched up by the collectors.
Winchester Model 1894 Saddle Ring Carbine SRC .32 WS 20" Lever Rifle 1915 C&R
Lot #352 (Sale Order 352 of 674)
Make: Winchester Repeating Arms
Model: 1894/94
Serial Number: 781356
Year of Manufacture: 1915
Caliber: .32 Winchester Special (.32 WS)
Action Type: Lever Action Carbine with full-length tubular magazine.
Barrel Length: 20” Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a Lyman ivory bead steel blade dovetailed to a textured, ramped base fixed to the front of the barrel and slotted for a hood (none included). The top right of the bead has a small loss. The rear sight is a “U”-notch semi-buckhorn sight with riser, dovetailed to the barrel, fine adjustable for elevation. The tang is drilled, tapped, and filled for a tang sight (none included).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with a banded forend, straight grip, straight comb, and steel carbine-style buttplate. 11 serrations have been hand cut into the upper left edge of the buttplate. The stocks have some scattered marks, compressions, nicks, and dings. There are no chips or cracks. The marks have darkened with stain. The wood is also dark near the metal. The saddle ring has been removed, though its mount remains. The LOP measures 13 1/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate shows some light scratching, pitting, and spot patina. Overall, the stocks rate in Very Good Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original to the parts, the barrel is not original to the frame. The oval "P" marking indicates that the barrel was replaced outside the factory.
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. There is some minor stubborn fouling on a few of the lands near the muzzle. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This carbine retains about 35% of its metal finish. The action shows operation wear. Most of the finish that remains is located on the barrel and protected areas. Most of the receiver has worn to white. The buttplate has worn to white. There is thinning and finish loss throughout. There are scratches and nicks, and there’s intermittent oxidation. Overall, this carbine is in about Good Condition as not parts-original.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The carbine has a half-cock safety and a lever safety. We have not fired this carbine. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The Model 1894 was another Winchester lever action rifle designed by gunmaking genius John Moses Browning, and it became one of the most famous and popular hunting rifles of all time. It was the first commercial sporting rifle to sell over 7 million units, and was also the first commercial American repeating rifle built to be used with smokeless powder. It was introduced in 1894 in two black powder cartridges, the .32-40 and .38-55 Winchester Center Fire rounds, but by August 1895 Winchester had developed a different steel composition that could handle higher pressures, and the .25-35 and .30-30 WCF chamberings were introduced. This example was made in 1915 and is in Good Condition. It features a 20” replacement barrel, 35% of its original blued finish (the receiver has worn to white, the remaining finish is primarily on the barrel and protected areas), solid mechanics, and a bright bore with sharp rifling. The .32 Winchester Special cartridge is based on .30-30 WCF, perhaps the most popular deer cartridge in America, but necked-up to .32 caliber, giving it a little more power. This is an interesting and sweet Model 1894 Saddle Ring Carbine in .32 WS.
Winchester Model 1894 SRC Saddle Ring Carbine .32-40 WCF 20" Lever Action Rifle 1902 C&R
Lot #353 (Sale Order 353 of 674)
Make: Winchester Repeating Arms
Model: 1894 Saddle Ring Carbine
Serial Number: 253423
Year of Manufacture: 1902
Caliber: .32-40 Winchester Center Fire (WCF)
Action Type: Lever Action Carbine with a full-length tubular magazine.
Barrel Length: 20” Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade pinned to a slotted base fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a three-position folding leaf sight dovetailed to the rear of the barrel. The rear leaf is marked “50”, the front is marked “2” (200 yards). The front leaf is broken in half at the notch. The top tang is drilled and tapped for a tang sight (none present).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with a banded forend, straight grip, straight comb, saddle ring on the left side of the receiver, and steel carbine-style buttplate. The wood is generally “proud” to the metal except at the toe. There is a very small loss on the right side of the wrist at the corner of the receiver and tang. The wood is generally dark where the wood meets metal and in the nicks and compressions. The LOP measures 13" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate has taken a deep patina with some heavier wear at the heel and toe which has exposed the metal to white. Overall, the stocks are in Very Good Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is dull to dark. The rifling is worn, but visible. There is light erosion scattered through the bore with some minor pitting, mostly in the grooves. There are two rings where the barrel is bulged out, likely from clearing squibs. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 2/10.
Overall Condition: This carbine retains about 20% of its metal finish. The surfaces that have mostly gone to white have turned to a dark patina. There is some original finish remaining in the protected areas and most of the mag tube. There are some nicks, scuffs, and scratches. The action shows operational wear. There is minor surface erosion throughout the receiver. What appear to be the initials “CHR.” have been hand stippled upside down into the bottom right receiver. The screw heads range from tool marked with strong slots to slightly disfigured. The markings are clear. Overall, this carbine is in about Fair Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The hammer has a half-cock safety and a lever-safety. The trigger is crisp. We did not fire this carbine. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The Model 1894 was another Winchester lever action rifle designed by gunmaking genius John Moses Browning, and it became one of the most famous and popular hunting rifles of all time. It was the first commercial sporting rifle to sell over 7 million units, and was also the first commercial American repeating rifle built to be used with smokeless powder. It was introduced in 1894 in two black powder cartridges, the .32-40 and .38-55 Winchester Center Fire rounds, but by August 1895 Winchester had developed a different steel composition that could handle higher pressures, and the .25-35 and .30-30 WCF chamberings were introduced. As R.L. Wilson relates in his reference book “Winchester An American Legend”, Winchester’s announcement of the Model 1894 in their November 1894 catalog certainly proved prophetic: “We believe that no repeating rifle system ever made will appeal to the eye and understanding of the riflemen as this will and that use will continue to warrant first impressions.”
This Winchester Model 1894 Saddle Ring Carbine was made in 1902 and is in Fair Condition. It features a 20” barrel, 20% of its original blued finish, rugged two-piece smooth walnut stocks with a banded forend, saddle ring on the left side of the receiver, and steel carbine-style buttplate, a three-position folding leaf rear sight (the front leaf is broken in half at the notch), what appear to be the initials “CHR.” hand stippled upside down into the bottom right receiver, and a dull to dark bore with worn rifling, light erosion, and minor pitting, but two bulges in the barrel significantly affect its condition, thus rating 2/10. With its “been there, done that” appearance, this Model 1894 Saddle Ring Carbine would make a fine entry level addition to a Winchester collection.
Winchester Model 1894 .25-35 WCF 26" Octagonal Barrel Lever Action Rifle 1907 C&R
Lot #354 (Sale Order 354 of 674)
Make: Winchester Repeating Arms
Model: 1894
Serial Number: 385765
Year of Manufacture: 1907
Caliber: .25-35 Winchester Center Fire (WCF)
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with a full-length tubular magazine.
Barrel Length: 26” Octagonal
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a Lyman #4 ivory bead steel blade hunting front sight dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a “V”-notch semi-buckhorn elevator sight dovetailed to the rear of the barrel. The top tang is drilled, tapped, and filled for a tang sight (none present).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with a capped forend, straight grip, straight comb, and crescent steel buttplate. There are no chips or cracks. There are scattered compression marks throughout. The wood has darkened where it meets the metal. The LOP measures 13 1/4" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. Overall, the stocks are in Fine Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue with Case-hardened lever, hammer, and buttplate.
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is minor erosion intermittently down the length. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 8/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 70% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at some edges, mostly on the receiver and edges of the barrel. The case color is all but muted. There are some light nicks and scratches. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with usable slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in about Fine Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The hammer has a half-cock safety and a lever-safety. The trigger is crisp. We did not fire this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The Model 1894 was another Winchester lever action rifle designed by gunmaking genius John Moses Browning, and it became one of the most famous and popular hunting rifles of all time. It was the first commercial sporting rifle to sell over 7 million units, and was also the first commercial American repeating rifle built to be used with smokeless powder. It was introduced in 1894 in two black powder cartridges, the .32-40 and .38-55 Winchester Center Fire rounds, but by August 1895 Winchester had developed a different steel composition that could handle higher pressures, and the .25-35 and .30-30 WCF chamberings were introduced. As R.L. Wilson relates in his reference book “Winchester An American Legend”, Winchester’s announcement of the Model 1894 in their November 1894 catalog certainly proved prophetic: “We believe that no repeating rifle system ever made will appeal to the eye and understanding of the riflemen as this will and that use will continue to warrant first impressions.”
This Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle was made in 1907 and is in Fine Condition. It features a 26” octagonal barrel, 70% of its original blued finish (the case coloring on the lever, hammer, and crescent buttplate have all but muted), elegant two-piece smooth walnut stocks, a Lyman #4 ivory bead steel blade hunting front sight, and a bright bore with sharp rifling and only minimal erosion considering its age. Whether you're looking to add to your Winchester collection or want a trusty Model 1894 in .25-35 WCF for coyote or deer hunting, this is a nice rifle for any collector.
Winchester Model 1894 Takedown .30-30 WCF 26" Octagonal Barrel Lever Action Rifle 1907 C&R
Lot #355 (Sale Order 355 of 674)
Make: Winchester Repeating Arms
Model: 1894
Serial Number: 408892
Year of Manufacture: 1907
Caliber: .30-30 Winchester Center Fire (WCF)
Action Type: Takedown Lever Action Rifle with a full-length tubular magazine.
Barrel Length: 26” Octagon
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a brass bead dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a “U”-notch semi-buckhorn elevator sight dovetailed to the rear of the barrel. The top tang is drilled, tapped, and filled.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with a capped forend, straight grip and comb, and a smooth steel crescent buttplate. The stocks have scattered compression marks. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 1/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate has worn to white with scattered wear and light surface oxidation. Overall, the stocks rate in about Fine Plus Condition.
Type of Finish: Blued, with a Case-hardened lever, hammer, and buttplate.
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright and the rifling is sharp. There is minor erosion throughout the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 7/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 90% of its metal finish. There is some thinning on the edges of the receiver and barrel. Most of the case color has muted but is visible in the protected areas. The barrel has generally strong finish with a few light scratches and scuffs. There are light scratches on the receiver, and there’s surface oxidation. Most of the finish loss is on the top of the bolt. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Fine Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The hammer has a half-cock safety. The rifle is equipped with a lever safety, which is operational. The lever lock-ups properly and the trigger is crisp. We did not fire this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The Model 1894 was another Winchester lever action rifle designed by gunmaking genius John Moses Browning, and it became one of the most famous and popular hunting rifles of all time. It was the first commercial sporting rifle to sell over 7 million units, and was also the first commercial American repeating rifle built to be used with smokeless powder. It was introduced in 1894 in two black powder cartridges, the .32-40 and .38-55 Winchester Center Fire rounds, but by August 1895 Winchester had developed a different steel composition that could handle higher pressures, and the .25-35 and .30-30 WCF chamberings were introduced. As R.L. Wilson relates in his reference book “Winchester An American Legend”, Winchester’s announcement of the Model 1894 in their November 1894 catalog certainly proved prophetic: “We believe that no repeating rifle system ever made will appeal to the eye and understanding of the riflemen as this will and that use will continue to warrant first impressions.”
This Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle in .30 WCF was made in 1907 and is in Fine Condition. It features a 26” octagonal barrel, 90% of its original blued finish (most of the case coloring on the lever, hammer, and crescent buttplate have muted, but still remains visible in protected areas), elegant two-piece smooth walnut stocks with a beautiful grain (really a step up from standard grade walnut), and a mostly bright bore with sharp rifling (there’s minor erosion throughout), and is a scarce takedown model. .30-30 WCF is one of, if not the most popular deer hunting cartridges in America. This is a wonderful old Model 1894 Rifle, and would be a fine addition to any Winchester collection.
Winchester Model 1894 SRC Saddle Ring Carbine .32-40 WCF 20" Lever Action Rifle W/ Letter 1899 C&R
Lot #356 (Sale Order 356 of 674)
Make: Winchester Repeating Arms
Model: 1894 Saddle Ring Carbine
Serial Number: 154087
Year of Manufacture: 1899
Caliber: .32-40 Winchester Center Fire (WCF)
Action Type: Lever Action Carbine with a full-length tubular magazine.
Barrel Length: 20" Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a Marble beaded blade pinned to a slotted base fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a folding ladder-style sight dovetailed to the rear of the barrel. When folded down, it presents a “V”-notch. The ladder has a “V”-notched slider and is graduated from 0-2,000 yards. The top tang is mounted with a Lyman peep sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with a banded forend, straight grip, straight comb, saddle ring on the left side of the receiver, and steel carbine-style buttplate. There are no chips or cracks. There are scattered compression marks and nicks. The LOP measures 13 1/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. There is deep patina and heavy erosion throughout the buttplate. Overall, the stocks are in Very Good Condition.
Type of Finish: Blued, with Case-hardened lever and hammer
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is some minor intermittent erosion toward the muzzle. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 8/10.
Overall Condition: This carbine retains about 70% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows operation wear. The case color remains visible on the sides of the lever and hammer, but has muted on the remainder. There is freckling on the receiver and scattered mottled oxidation about the metal. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked. The markings are clear though a bit faded on the barrel. Overall, this carbine is in about Very Good Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The hammer has a half-cock safety and a lever-safety. The trigger is crisp. We did not fire this carbine. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This carbine comes with a Winchester factory letter from the Cody Firearms Museum confirming this was produced as a “Carbine, 32/40 caliber, Received in warehouse on September 16, 1902, Shipped from warehouse on October 11, 1902, order number 162615”.
Our Assessment: The Model 1894 was another Winchester lever action rifle designed by gunmaking genius John Moses Browning, and it became one of the most famous and popular hunting rifles of all time. It was the first commercial sporting rifle to sell over 7 million units, and was also the first commercial American repeating rifle built to be used with smokeless powder. It was introduced in 1894 in two black powder cartridges, the .32-40 and .38-55 Winchester Center Fire rounds, but by August 1895 Winchester had developed a different steel composition that could handle higher pressures, and the .25-35 and .30-30 WCF chamberings were introduced. As R.L. Wilson relates in his reference book “Winchester An American Legend”, Winchester’s announcement of the Model 1894 in their November 1894 catalog certainly proved prophetic: “We believe that no repeating rifle system ever made will appeal to the eye and understanding of the riflemen as this will and that use will continue to warrant first impressions.”
This Winchester Model 1894 Saddle Ring Carbine was made in 1899 and is in Very Good Condition. It features a 20” barrel, 70% of its original blued finish, with some vibrant case coloring on the sides of the lever and hammer, elegant two-piece smooth walnut stocks with a banded forend, saddle ring on the left side of the receiver, and steel carbine-style buttplate (there’s deep patina and heavy erosion on the buttplate), a Lyman peep sight mounted on the tang, strong mechanics, and a bright bore with sharp rifling and only minor intermittent erosion toward the muzzle, and comes with a Winchester factory letter from the Cody Firearms Museum confirming this was produced as a “Carbine, 32/40 caliber, Received in warehouse on September 16, 1902, Shipped from warehouse on October 11, 1902, order number 162615”. This is a classic Winchester Model 1894 Saddle Ring Carbine from the turn of the century.
Winchester Model 1894 .38-55 WCF 26" Octagonal Barrel Lever Action Rifle W/ Letter 1904 C&R
Lot #357 (Sale Order 357 of 674)
Make: Winchester Repeating Arms
Model: 1894
Serial Number: 306598
Year of Manufacture: 1904
Caliber: .38-55 Winchester Center Fire (WCF)
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with a full-length tubular magazine.
Barrel Length: 26”, Octagonal
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a dovetailed and screw set blade dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a “V”-notch semi-buckhorn elevator sight dovetailed to the rear of the barrel. The top tang is drilled, tapped, and filled for a tang sight (none present).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with a capped forend, straight grip and comb, and smooth steel crescent buttplate. There are no chips or cracks. There are a couple minor compression marks. The LOP measures 13 1/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. There is some pitting on the toe and heel of the buttplate. Overall, the stocks are in Excellent Condition.
Type of Finish: Blued, with Case-hardened lever, trigger, hammer, and buttplate.
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is minor erosion intermittently down the length. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 8/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 90% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at some edges, mostly on the receiver and edges of the barrel. There are some light nicks and scratches. The case colors have all but muted. The action shows light operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with usable slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in about Fine Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The hammer has a half-cock safety and a lever-safety. The trigger is crisp. We did not fire this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with a Winchester factory letter from the Cody Firearms Museum confirming this was produced as a “Rifle, 38/55 caliber, Barrel Shape: Octagon, Plain trigger, Received in warehouse on May 29, 1906, Shipped from warehouse on October 25, 1906, order number 79594”.
Our Assessment: The Model 1894 was another Winchester lever action rifle designed by gunmaking genius John Moses Browning, and it became one of the most famous and popular hunting rifles of all time. It was the first commercial sporting rifle to sell over 7 million units, and was also the first commercial American repeating rifle built to be used with smokeless powder. It was introduced in 1894 in two black powder cartridges, the .32-40 and .38-55 Winchester Center Fire rounds, but by August 1895 Winchester had developed a different steel composition that could handle higher pressures, and the .25-35 and .30-30 WCF chamberings were introduced. As R.L. Wilson relates in his reference book “Winchester An American Legend”, Winchester’s announcement of the Model 1894 in their November 1894 catalog certainly proved prophetic: “We believe that no repeating rifle system ever made will appeal to the eye and understanding of the riflemen as this will and that use will continue to warrant first impressions.”
This Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle was made in 1904 and is in Fine Condition. It features a 26” octagonal barrel, 90% of its original blued finish, elegant two-piece smooth walnut stocks with a smooth steel crescent buttplate, strong mechanics, and a bright bore with sharp rifling (there is minor erosion intermittently down the length), and comes with a Winchester factory letter from the Cody Firearms Museum confirming this was produced as a “Rifle, 38/55 caliber, Barrel Shape: Octagon, Plain trigger, Received in warehouse on May 29, 1906, Shipped from warehouse on October 25, 1906, order number 79594”. The .38-55 round was originally developed by Ballard in 1876, and could push a 250 grain projectile at about 1,300 fps. It was used by Marlin for various single-shot target rifles and their 1893 lever action rifle, and was later offered by Winchester in their Model 1894. The .38-55 WCF cartridge is a nice round for black bear and other similar sized game, and has remained a somewhat popular cartridge, perhaps most due to the large number of Winchester rifles chambered for the round. This fairly early Model 1894 Rifle would be a fine addition to a Winchester collection, but may also still be ready for a few more trips out in the field.
Wartime Winchester Model 94 Carbine .32 Win Special 20" Lever Action Rifle ca. 1943-47 C&R
Lot #358 (Sale Order 358 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 94
Serial Number: 1280459
Year of Manufacture: ca.1943-1947
Caliber: .32 Winchester Special (.32 WS)
Action Type: Lever Action Carbine with full-length tubular magazine.
Barrel Length: 20” Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to a textured, ramped base fixed to the front of the barrel and slotted for a hood (none included). The rear sight is a “U”-notch semi-buckhorn sight with riser, dovetailed to the barrel, fine adjustable for elevation. The tang is drilled, tapped, and filled for a tang sight (none included).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with a banded forend, straight grip and comb, and serrated steel shotgun-style buttplate. The stocks have some scattered light marks and compressions. There are no chips or cracks. There is minor finish loss on the belly at the toe. The LOP measures 13 1/4” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. Overall, the stocks rate in Fine Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This carbine retains about 95% of its metal finish. The action shows some operation wear. There are a few scattered scratches on the receiver including some more notable marks and intermittent finish loss around the loading gate and lever. There is some finish loss on the sides of the barrel band. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this carbine is in about Excellent Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The carbine has a half-cock safety and a lever safety. We have not fired this carbine. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The Model 1894 was another Winchester lever action rifle designed by gunmaking genius John Moses Browning, and it became one of the most famous and popular hunting rifles of all time. It was the first commercial sporting rifle to sell over 7 million units, and was also the first commercial American repeating rifle built to be used with smokeless powder. It was introduced in 1894 in two black powder cartridges, the .32-40 and .38-55 Winchester Center Fire rounds, but by August 1895 Winchester had developed a different steel composition that could handle higher pressures, and the .25-35 and .30-30 WCF chamberings were introduced. As R.L. Wilson relates in his reference book “Winchester An American Legend”, Winchester’s announcement of the Model 1894 in their November 1894 catalog certainly proved prophetic: “We believe that no repeating rifle system ever made will appeal to the eye and understanding of the riflemen as this will and that use will continue to warrant first impressions.”
This Wartime Winchester Model 1894 Carbine was made between 1943-1947 and is in Excellent Condition. It features a 20” barrel, 95% of its crisp, original blued finish, gorgeous two-piece smooth walnut stocks with a banded forend, straight grip and comb, and serrated steel shotgun-style buttplate, clear markings, and a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion. The .32 Winchester Special cartridge is based on .30-30 WCF, perhaps the most popular deer cartridge in America, but necked-up to .32 caliber, giving it a little more power. This is a phenomenal Model 1894 Carbine in .32 WS, and a testament to Winchester’s enduring craftsmanship.
Winchester Model 1894 Takedown Half Octagon .30-30 WCF 26" Lever Action Rifle Antique
Lot #359 (Sale Order 359 of 674)
Make: Winchester Repeating Arms
Model: 1894
Serial Number: 104157
Year of Manufacture: 1897
Caliber: .30-30 Winchester Center Fire (WCF)
Action Type: Takedown Lever Action Rifle with a Full-Length Tubular Magazine
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE / WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A.”, the left shoulder of the barrel is marked “NICKEL STEEL BARREL / ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER”, and the top rear of the barrel is marked “30 W.C.F.”. The top tang is marked “MODEL 1894 / -WINCHESTER- / PAT. AUG. 21. 1894”. The magazine takedown arm is marked “-PAT. JUNE 6. 1893-”. The bottom front of the receiver is marked with the serial number “104157”.
Barrel Length: 26”, Half Octagonal, Half Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade dovetailed and screw set to the barrel. The rear sight is a “V"-notch sight with flip-up panels for two other distances dovetailed to the top rear of the barrel. The top tang is drilled, tapped, and filled for a tang sight (none included).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with a capped forend, straight grip and comb, and crescent steel buttplate. The stocks have some scattered light draglines, compressions, and scratches. The left side of the buttstock at the toe has a small crack in the grain of a knot. The crack does not creep into the edges of the stock. The LOP measures 13” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. Overall, the stocks are in about Fine Condition.
Type of Finish: Blued, with a Case-hardened lever and hammer
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is very faint erosion. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates at 9/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 50% of its metal finish. The majority of the bluing resides on the barrel and mag tube. The receiver retains some blue on the flats but most of the finish has taken to a patina or worn to white around the edges, especially the tangs. The action shows operational wear. There is finish loss on the end of the mag tube, and on the mag tube behind the band. The screw heads are sharp with serviceable slots. There is some case color in the protected areas of the hammer and lever but most of the finish has muted. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in about Very Good Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The hammer has a half-cock safety and the lever safety functions properly. The trigger is crisp. We did not fire this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The Model 1894 was another Winchester lever action rifle designed by gunmaking genius John Moses Browning, and it became one of the most famous and popular hunting rifles of all time. It was the first commercial sporting rifle to sell over 7 million units, and was also the first commercial American repeating rifle built to be used with smokeless powder. It was introduced in 1894 in two black powder cartridges, the .32-40 and .38-55 Winchester Center Fire rounds, but by August 1895 Winchester had developed a different steel composition that could handle higher pressures, and the .25-35 and .30-30 WCF chamberings were introduced. As R.L. Wilson relates in his reference book “Winchester An American Legend”, Winchester’s announcement of the Model 1894 in their November 1894 catalog certainly proved prophetic: “We believe that no repeating rifle system ever made will appeal to the eye and understanding of the riflemen as this will and that use will continue to warrant first impressions.”
This Special Order Antique Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle in .30 WCF was made in 1897 and is in Very Good Condition. It features a 26” half octagonal, half round barrel, 50% of its original blued finish (the majority of which resides on the barrel and mag tube), with most of the receiver having worn to white, and most of the case coloring on the lever and hammer having muted, rugged two-piece smooth walnut stocks (the left side of the buttstock at the toe has a small crack in the grain of a knot, though the crack does not creep into the edges of the stock), solid mechanics, and a bright bore with sharp rifling and very faint erosion, and is a scarce takedown model, allowing for easy storage and transport. .30-30 WCF is one of, if not the most popular deer hunting cartridges in America. This is a rare, fine Winchester ’94 rifle.
Pre-War Winchester Model 94 Carbine .30-30 WCF 20" Lever Action Rifle 1940 C&R
Lot #360 (Sale Order 360 of 674)
Make: Winchester Repeating Arms
Model: Model 94 Carbine
Serial Number: 1136782
Year of Manufacture: 1940
Caliber: .30-30 Winchester Center Fire
Action Type: This rifle has a lever action with a full-length tubular magazine.
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “-WINCHESTER / PROOF STEEL-”, “MODEL 94”, “-WINCHESTER- / -TRADE MARK-”, “30-W.C.F.-”. The top of the barrel and receiver are marked with Winchester WP proofs. The bottom of the receiver is marked “1136782”. The top tang is marked “WINCHESTER / -TRADE MARK- / -MADE IN U.S.A.-”. The right side of the barrel is marked “MADE IN U.S.A.WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / -NEW HAVEN, CONN.”.
Barrel Length: 20"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to a hood slotted and textured ramp base integral to the barrel. The hood has been removed. The rear sight is a u-notch semi-buckhorn elevator sight dovetailed to the barrel and is fine elevation adjustable.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are 2-piece smooth walnut with banded forend, straight grip, straight comb and steel serrated buttplate. The stocks have a few light nicks and scratches. There are no chips or cracks. The wood is generally proud to the metal. The LOP measures 13 1/4" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has some patina and corrosion at the heel and toe, worn to white. Overall, the stocks are in Fine condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There are couple faint pits near the muzzle, but for the most part, the rest of the bore is pristine. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 60% of its metal finish. The blue on the barrel, magtube, and tangs is strong save for the muzzle where there is some thinning. The sides of the receiver have gone mostly to white with some light patina. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. There are a few scratches on the sides of the magtube and receiver. Overall, this rifle is in about Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The hammer has a half-cock safety and a lever-safety. The trigger is crisp. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 1894 rifle followed the other John Browning designed lever action rifles to become one of the most famous and popular hunting rifles of all time. It was the first commercial sporting rifle to sell over 7,000,000 units, making the name “Winchester” synonymous with all lever action rifles. It was also the first commercial American repeating rifle built to be used with smokeless powder. It was introduced in 1894 in two black powder cartridges, the .32-40 and .38-55 Win. rounds, but by the next year Winchester had developed a different steel composition that could handle higher pressures, and the .30-30 Win. family of cartridges was born. This is a Winchester Model 1894 made in 1940 with a 20” round barrel and chambered in .30-30. The 1894 Carbine chambered for .30-30 has become almost synonymous with “deer rifle”, and this one looks like it will make a trusty hunting companion if it isn’t snatched up by the collectors.
Pre-War Winchester Model 94 Carbine .32 Win Special 20" Lever Action Rifle 1941 C&R
Lot #361 (Sale Order 361 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 94
Serial Number: 1154752
Year of Manufacture: 1941, C&R
Caliber: .32 W.S.
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with Full-Length Tubular Magazine
Barrel Length: 20”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to a textured, ramped base fixed to the front of the barrel and slotted for a hood (not included). The rear sight is a u-notch with riser dovetailed to the barrel, fine adjustable for elevation. The tang is drilled, tapped, and filled for a tang sight (not included).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth wood with banded forend, straight grip, straight comb, and serrated steel buttplate. The stocks have some scattered light marks and compressions. There are no chips or cracks. There is a small gash on the right side of the wrist near the receiver. The LOP measures 13 1/4” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. Overall, the stocks rate in Fine condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is dark. There is corrosion, erosion, and rust throughout. The rifling is well defined where not interrupted by erosion. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 5/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 50% of its metal finish. The action shows some operation wear. The screw heads are tool marked. The markings are clear. There are a few scattered scratches on the receiver. There are dings on the sides of the front sight dovetail. There are light scratches on the barrel with some intermittent faint spots of oxidation. Overall, this rifle is in about Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The rifle has a half-cock safety and a lever safety. We have not fired this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: This Pre-64 Winchester Model 94, Serial Number 1154752, was made in 1941, and is in Good condition. It is chambered in .32 Winchester Special with a 20” barrel. The bore is dark with corrosion throughout, but the rifling remains strong. The stocks are original 2-piece walnut with straight grip and comb, serrated steel buttplate, and banded forend, in Fine condition. The blue finish is original and 50% retained. The receiver has mostly gone to white with some dark patina at the rear of the receiver. The action functions correctly.
Post-64 Winchester Centennial '66 Model 94 .30-30 WCF 26" Octagonal Lever Rifle 1966 C&R
Lot #362 (Sale Order 362 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: Winchester Centennial ’66, Model 1894
Serial Number: 17522
Year of Manufacture: 1966
Caliber: .30-30 Winchester
Action Type: Top Ejecting Lever Action with Full Length Tubular Magazine
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “WINCHESTER / MADE IN U.S.A.”, “30-30”. The top of the barrel is marked with a circled “WP” proof. The underside of the receiver is marked “17522”. The top tang is marked “WINCHESTER CENTENNIAL ’66”. The right of the barrel is marked “A Century of Leadership 1866-1966” in script.
Barrel Length: 26”, Octagonal
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a tall blade dovetailed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a “U”-notch leaf and elevator sight dovetailed to the rear of the barrel with the notch fine-adjustable for elevation. The left-rear of the receiver is drilled, tapped and filled to accept a peep sight (none included).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece walnut with a gold-capped forend, straight grip, straight comb and brass crescent buttplate. There is a compression at the right-front of the forend and a few minor nicks on the right of the buttstock. Otherwise, the stocks have only light handling marks. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 1/2” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has some light wear and spots of discoloration. Overall, the stocks rate in Fine condition.
Type of Finish: Blue & Gold
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of its metal finish. There are micro scuffs in the polished surfaces of the receiver. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The trigger is crisp. This rifle has a lever and half-cock safeties. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: This is a Winchester Centennial ’66, produced in 1966 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Winchester’s first rifle, the Model 1866. The rifle itself is a Model 94 with a gold-plated receiver and forend cap, 26” octagonal barrel and saddle ring. The gold plating of the receiver harkens back to the Model 1866 which had a brass receiver, and this is a beautiful rifle to commemorate the gun that started it all! The rifle is in Excellent condition with minor marks and a great bore. This would make a great addition to a Winchester collection, or just a beautiful rifle to take out to the range.
Winchester Model 1894 Takedown .32 Win Special 26" Octagonal Barrel Lever Action Rifle 1906 C&R
Lot #363 (Sale Order 363 of 674)
Make: Winchester Repeating Arms
Model: 1894 Takedown Rifle
Serial Number: 341954
Year of Manufacture: 1906
Caliber: .32 Winchester Special
Action Type: This rifle has a takedown lever action with a full-length tubular magazine.
Markings: The left shoulder of the barrel is marked “-NICKEL STEEL BARREL- / ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER”, the top is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A. PATENTED AUGUST 21. 1894.” and “32 W.S.” at the rear. The top-rear of the barrel and the top of the chamber ring are each marked with an ovalled “WP” proof. The bottom-front of the receiver is marked “341954”, the top tang is marked “MODEL 1894 / -WINCHESTER- / TRADE MARK”. The magazine takedown arm is marked “-PAT. JUNE 6. 1893-“.
Barrel Length: 26”, Octagonal
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a Marble No.5 beaded blade dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a flat-top u notch elevator sight dovetailed to the barrel, the notch is fine adjustable. The top tang is drilled, tapped, and filled for a tang sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are 2-piece smooth walnut with capped forend, straight grip, straight comb, two sling eyelets front and rear, and steel crescent buttplate. The stocks have some scattered light draglines, compressions and scratches. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. Overall, the stocks are in about Fine condition.
Type of Finish: Blue, Case Color Lever and Hammer
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright. The rifling is well defined. There is light erosion throughout the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 8/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 70% of its finish. Most of the finish on the barrel and magtube is strong with only thinning on the edges of the barrel’s octagon and at the muzzle. The receiver retains some blue on the flats but most of the finish has taken to a dark patina or worn to white around the edges. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads are sharp with serviceable slots. There is some case color in the protected areas but most has muted. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in about Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The hammer has a half-cock safety and the lever safety functions properly. The trigger is crisp. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 1894 rifle followed the other John Browning designed lever action rifles to become one of the most famous and popular hunting rifles of all time. It was the first commercial sporting rifle to sell over 7,000,000 units, making the name “Winchester” synonymous with all lever action rifles. It was also the first commercial American repeating rifle built to be used with smokeless powder. It was introduced in 1894 in two black powder cartridges, the .32-40 and .38-55 Win. rounds, but by the next year Winchester had developed a different steel composition that could handle higher pressures. This is a Winchester Model 1894 rifle made in 1906 with a 26” octagon barrel and chambered in .32 Winchester Special. The rifle was special-ordered as a takedown, allowing for convenient storage and transport. This is a great find for the Winchester enthusiast and will sit nicely in your collection.
Winchester Model 1894 .38-55 WCF 26" Round Barrel Lever Action Rifle 1910 C&R
Lot #364 (Sale Order 364 of 674)
Make: Winchester Repeating Arms
Model: 1894 Rifle
Serial Number: 513106
Year of Manufacture: 1910
Caliber: .38-55 Winchester Center Fire (.38-55 W.C.F.)
Action Type: This rifle has a lever action with a full-length tubular magazine.
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / NEW HAVEN.CONN.U.S.A.PATENTED AUGUST 21.1984”. The left side of the chamber is marked “38-55”. The top of the barrel and receiver are marked with WP proofs. The top tang is marked “MODEL 1894 / -WINCHESTER- / TRADE MARK REG.IN.U.S.PAT.OFF.”. The bottom of the receiver is marked “513106”.
Barrel Length: 26”, Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade dovetailed and screw set to the barrel. The rear sight is a “U”-notch buckhorn elevator sight dovetailed to the rear of the barrel, the notch is fine-adjustable for elevation. The top tang is drilled, tapped and filled for a tang sight (none present).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are 2-piece smooth walnut with capped forend, straight grip, straight comb, and steel crescent buttplate. The stocks have some scattered light nicks, scuffs and scratches with finish loss intermittently throughout the buttstock. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has mostly worn to white with some discoloration from oxidation. Overall, the stocks are in Fine condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with sharp rifling. There is scattered minor erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 8 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 75% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. There are scattered light nicks, scuffs and scratches. The receiver has some scattered minor finish wear with more notable finish wear in the top tang and lever assembly. There is some scattered minor surface oxidation. The action has operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The hammer has a half-cock safety and there is a lever safety. The trigger is crisp. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 1894 rifle followed the other John Browning designed lever action rifles to become one of the most famous and popular hunting rifles of all time. It was the first commercial sporting rifle to sell over 7,000,000 units, making the name “Winchester” synonymous with all lever action rifles. It was also the first commercial American repeating rifle built to be used with smokeless powder. It was introduced in 1894 in two black powder cartridges, the .32-40 and .38-55 Win. rounds, but by the next year Winchester had developed a different steel composition that could handle higher pressures, and the .30-30 Win. family of cartridges was born.
This is a Winchester Model 1894 rifle made in 1910 with a 26” round barrel and chambered in .38-55. The .38-55 Win. was originally designed by Ballard and used in single shot target rifles. It eventually became used in both Marlin and Winchester lever action rifles. It is a great round for deer and black bear, and today it is used in SASS Long Range Rifle side matches for its inherent accuracy. Whether you’re looking to add to your Winchester collection or want a classy vintage hunting rifle, you can’t go wrong with an American classic.
Winchester Model 1894 Half Octagon Half Mag Takedown .32 Special Lever Rifle & Letter 1904 C&R
Lot #365 (Sale Order 365 of 674)
Make: Winchester Repeating Arms
Model: 1894 Takedown Rifle
Serial Number: 304047
Year of Manufacture: 1906
Caliber: .32 Winchester Special
Action Type: This rifle has a takedown lever action with a half-length tubular magazine.
Markings: The left shoulder of the barrel is marked “NICKEL STEEL BARREL / ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER”, the top is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A. PATENTED AUGUST 21. 1894.” in front of the barrel band and “32 W.S.” at the rear. The bottom-front of the receiver is marked “304047”, the top tang is marked “MODEL 1894 / -WINCHESTER- / TRADE MARK”. The takedown lever is marked “-PAT. JUNE 6. 1893-“. There are WP proofs on the barrel and receiver. The rear sight is marked “MARBLE’S / GLADSTONE / MICH. U.S.A.”.
Barrel Length: 26”, Half-Octagonal, Half-Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade dovetailed and screw set to the barrel. The rear sight is a Marble’s flat-top u-notch elevator sight with fine elevation adjustment, dovetailed to the barrel. The top tang is drilled, tapped, and filled for a tang sight (not included).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are 2-piece smooth walnut with capped forend, straight grip, straight comb, and steel crescent buttplate. The stocks have some scattered light nicks, scuffs and scratches. The LOP measures 13” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate is worn to white with minor oxidation. There is a filled hole in the belly that may have served for a sling stud. Overall, the stocks are in about Fine condition.
Type of Finish: Blue, Case Hardened Lever and Hammer
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp where not interrupted by erosion. There is some mild erosion throughout the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 7/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 80% of its metal finish. There are scattered light nicks and scratches. The balance of the finish is generally strong throughout. There is thinning on the leading edges, tangs, and muzzle. There are scratches scattered about the metal. The case color is visible, having slightly muted along the edges and bottom of the lever. There are some takedown marks on the barrel. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to slightly disfigured with usable slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The hammer has a half-cock safety. There is a lever safety. The trigger is crisp. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with a factory letter confirming is ½ Octagon barrel, ½ magazine, with a date received and shipped of 1906 order number 70052.
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 1894 rifle followed the other John Browning designed lever action rifles to become one of the most famous and popular hunting rifles of all time. It was the first commercial sporting rifle to sell over 7,000,000 units, making the name “Winchester” synonymous with all lever action rifles. It was also the first commercial American repeating rifle built to be used with smokeless powder. It was introduced in 1894 in two black powder cartridges, the .32-40 and .38-55 Win. rounds, but by the next year Winchester had developed a different steel composition that could handle higher pressures, and the .30-30 Win. family of cartridges was born.
This is a Winchester Model 1894 rifle made in 1906 with a 26” barrel and chambered in .32 Winchester Special. The rifle has a half-octagon barrel and half magazine, both desirable features among collectors. Whether you’re looking to add a Winchester to a collection or looking for a deer rifle, you can’t go wrong with an American classic.
Winchester Model 94 .32 Win Special 26" Octagonal Barrel Lever Action Rifle 1924 C&R
Lot #366 (Sale Order 366 of 674)
Make: Winchester Repeating Arms
Model: 1894 Rifle
Serial Number: 939234
Year of Manufacture: 1924
Caliber: .32 Winchester Special
Action Type: This is a Lever Action Rifle with a Full Length Magazine Tube.
Markings: The left shoulder of the barrel is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / NEW HAVEN.CONN.U.S.A. PATENTED AUGUST 21.1894.”, “-NICKEL STEEL BARREL- / ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER -.32W.S.”. The top of the barrel and receiver are marked with Winchester “WP” proofs. The rear sight is marked “PAT FEB 22.’27”. The top tang is marked “MODEL 94 / -WINCHESTER- / TRADE MARK REG.U.S.PAT.OFF.&FGN.”. The bottom of the receiver is marked “939234”. The front sight is marked “MARBLE”, “SHEARD”.
Barrel Length: 26”, Octagonal
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a Marble Sheard beaded blade dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a v-notch semi-buckhorn elevator sight dovetailed to the barrel. The top tang is drilled, tapped, and filled for a tang sight (not included).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with capped forend, straight grip, straight comb and steel crescent buttplate. The stocks have some scattered light nicks and scratches and scuffs. There are no notable cracks or chips. The left side of the wrist in the corner of the receiver and tang is in the preliminary phase of a small loss. There is a notable scrape on the left side of the forend. The LOP measures about 12 ½” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. Removing the buttplate revealed some crude carving – the stock has been shortened by about half an inch and shaped to fit its crescent buttplate. Overall, the stocks are in about Good condition as shortened and refinished.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 70% of its finish. Most of the finish on the barrel and magtube is strong with only thinning on the edges of the barrel’s octagon and at the muzzle. The receiver retains some blue on the flats but most of the finish has taken to a dark patina or worn to white. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads are sharp with serviceable slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in about Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The hammer has a half-cock safety. The lever safety is present and fully functional. The trigger is crisp. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 1894 rifle followed the other John Browning designed lever action rifles to become one of the most famous and popular hunting rifles of all time. It was the first commercial sporting rifle to sell over 7,000,000 units, making the name “Winchester” synonymous with all lever action rifles. It was also the first commercial American repeating rifle built to be used with smokeless powder. It was introduced in 1894 in two black powder cartridges, the .32-40 and .38-55 Win. rounds, but by the next year Winchester had developed a different steel composition that could handle higher pressures, and the .30-30 Win. family of cartridges was born.
This is a Winchester Model 1894 rifle made in 1927 with a 26” Octagon barrel and chambered in .32 Winchester Special. The cartridge is based on the .30-30, perhaps the most popular deer cartridge in America, but necked-up to .32 caliber, giving it a little more power. Whether you’re looking to add to your Winchester collection or want a classy vintage hunting rifle, you can’t go wrong with an American classic.
Deluxe Winchester Model 1894 Takedown Half Mag .32-40 WCF Lever Action Rifle & Letter 1902 C&R
Lot #367 (Sale Order 367 of 674)
Make: Winchester Repeating Arms
Model: 1894 Takedown Rifle
Serial Number: 240610
Year of Manufacture: 1904
Caliber: .32-40 Winchester
Action Type: This rifle has a takedown lever action with a half-length tubular magazine.
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / -NEW HAVEN, CONN.U.S.A. PAT. AUG.21.1894” in front of the rear sight and “32-40” behind. The top tang is marked “MODEL 1894 / -WINCHESTER- / TRADE MARK”. The bottom of the receiver is marked “240610”. The rear of the buttstock under the buttplate is marked “94 / T / 20095” (a special order mark). The inside of the buttplate is marked “2338”. The left side of the rear sight riser is marked “PAT.FEB.5.1901.”
Barrel Length: 26”, Octagonal
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a Lyman beaded blade dovetailed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a Winchester 1A semi-buckhorn “V”-notch elevator sight dovetailed to the rear of the barrel. The notch is fine-adjustable for elevation. The top tang is drilled, tapped and filled for a tang sight (none included).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are Semi-Deluxe 2-piece checkered walnut with capped forend, capped checkered pistol grip, straight comb, ½ magazine, and steel crescent buttplate. The stocks have some scattered nicks, dings, scuffs and scratches. The checkering is generally crisp and attractive. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. Overall, the stocks are in about Fine condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 80% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. Strongest finish is in the barrel and magazine tube which have some scattered light nicks, scratches, a few nicks, and surface oxidation. The receiver’s finish is strong throughout, with some discoloration from oxidation. There are scattered scratches on the receiver with tool marks at some screw heads but most are sharp. The action shows operational wear. The case color is strong with muting on the edges and bottom of the lever. The markings are clear. There are “takedown” marks on the barrel. Overall, this rifle is in about Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The hammer has a half-cock safety and the lever safety functions properly. The trigger is crisp. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with a Cody Firearms Museum Records letter confirming its checkered pistol grip stock, Lyman front sight, ½ Magazine, received in warehouse and shipped in November 1904 order 255057, with a Repair and Return date of December 15, 1904 order number 260716.
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 1894 rifle followed the other John Browning designed lever action rifles to become one of the most famous and popular hunting rifles of all time. It was the first commercial sporting rifle to sell over 7,000,000 units, making the name “Winchester” synonymous with all lever action rifles. It was also the first commercial American repeating rifle built to be used with smokeless powder. It was introduced in 1894 in two black powder cartridges, the .32-40 and .38-55 Win. rounds, but by the next year Winchester had developed a different steel composition that could handle higher pressures, and the .30-30 Win. family of cartridges was born. This is a Winchester Model 1894 rifle made in 1904 with a 26” octagonal barrel and chambered in .32 -40. The rifle was special-ordered as a takedown allowing for convenient storage and transport, with checkered pistol grip stocks, and ½ magazine. The gun’s original finish and Special Order features will interest Winchester collectors, but the bore is still nearly pristine and may still make for a nice hunting rifle.
Deluxe Antique Winchester Model 1894 .38-55 WCF 26" Octagonal Barrel Lever Action Rifle 1897
Lot #368 (Sale Order 368 of 674)
Make: Winchester Repeating Arms
Model: 1894 Deluxe Rifle
Serial Number: 95977
Year of Manufacture: 1897
Caliber: .38-55 WCF
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with Full-Length Tubular Magazine
Markings: The top of the barrel in front of the rear sight is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A. PATENTED AUGUST 21.1894.” and the left shoulder is marked “38-55”. The top of the barrel and receiver are marked with WP proofs. The top tang is marked “MODEL 1894 / -WINCHESTER- / PAT. AUG. 21. 1894.”. The left side of the bottom tang is marked “10753 XX”. The rear of the buttstock under the buttplate is marked “94 / T / 10715”.
Barrel Length: 26”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a Lyman ivory beaded blade dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a flat top u-notch elevator sight dovetailed to the barrel. The notch is fine elevation adjustable. The top tang is mounted with a Lyman tang peep sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece Deluxe XX checkered walnut with a capped forend, hard rubber capped pistol grip, straight comb, and smooth steel crescent buttplate. There are some scattered compressions, scratches, and little nicks. The checkering is strong and sharp with a few scattered defects. Nearly all of the receiver has worn to white. The LOP measures 13 1/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has patina and oxidation with some minor erosion in the heel. Overall, the stocks are in Fine condition as Antique.
Type of Finish: Blued with Case Colored Lever
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is faint erosion throughout with faint corrosion in the muzzle. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 8/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 30% of its metal finish. Nearly all of the case color has completely muted. There is thinning and patina throughout. There is finish wear on the edges. There are scattered spots of oxidation. There are some scattered nicks and scratches. There are a few marks in the metal on the outer circumference of the muzzle. The screwheads range from tool marked to sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Fine condition as Antique.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 1894 rifle followed the other John Browning designed lever action rifles to become one of the most famous and popular hunting rifles of all time. It was the first commercial sporting rifle to sell over 7,000,000 units, making the name “Winchester” synonymous with all lever action rifles. It was also the first commercial American repeating rifle built to be used with smokeless powder. It was introduced in 1894 in two black powder cartridges, the .32-40 and .38-55 Win. rounds, but by the next year Winchester had developed a different steel composition that could handle higher pressures, and the .30-30 Win. family of cartridges was born. Not only was it a success, but as of 1983 it held the record for the best-selling center-fire rifle in U.S. history. 5,103,249 Winchester 1894’s and 94’s were produced from 1894 to 1983 alone and it didn’t stop there. From 1984 to 1997, the Model 94 angle eject was introduced and in 2003 the iconic rifle was offered as a .410 shotgun. U.S. production ceased in 2006. At the time there were 14 versions of the Model 94 in the Winchester catalog. In 2010 Winchester Repeating Arms reintroduced the model 94 in two Limited Edition models to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Oliver F. Winchester’s birth in New England in 1810.
This is an antique Winchester Model 1894 Deluxe Rifle rifle made in 1897 and has a 26" Octagon barrel chambered in .38-55 WCF with deluxe XX checkered stocks. It will make a great addition to any collection and should still prove to be a very classy and classic shooter.
Deluxe Winchester Model 1894 Half Octagon Half Mag Takedown .32-40 WCF 26" Lever Action Rifle C&R
Lot #369 (Sale Order 369 of 674)
Make: Winchester Repeating Arms
Model: 1894 Takedown
Serial Number: 297345
Year of Manufacture: 1904
Caliber: .32-40 Winchester Center Fire (WCF)
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with a half-length tubular magazine.
Barrel Length: 26”, Half-Octagon, Half-Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a Lyman ivory bead steel blade dovetailed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a Lyman No. 6 folding leaf dovetailed to the barrel. The top tang is drilled, tapped, and filled for a tang sight (none included).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are “deluxe” two-piece checkered walnut with a capped forend, capped semi-pistol grip, and checkered Winchester hard rubber shotgun style buttplate. The stocks have scattered compression marks. The checkering is crisp to semi-worn. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 1/4” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. Overall, the stocks rate in about Fine Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue with a Case-hardened lever
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright. The rifling is sharp. There is minor erosion throughout the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates about 8.5/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 83% of its metal finish. There is some thinning on the edges of the receiver and on the edges of the octagonal portion of the barrel. The barrel has generally strong finish with a few light scratches and scuffs. There are light scratches, rub areas, and scuffs on the receiver which have taken a light surface oxidation and even pitting in some areas. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Very Good Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The hammer has a half-cock safety. The rifle is equipped with a lever safety, which is operational. The lever lock-ups properly and the trigger is crisp. We did not fire this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The Model 1894 was another Winchester lever action rifle designed by gunmaking genius John Moses Browning, and it became one of the most famous and popular hunting rifles of all time. It was the first commercial sporting rifle to sell over 7 million units, and was also the first commercial American repeating rifle built to be used with smokeless powder. It was introduced in 1894 in two black powder cartridges, the .32-40 and .38-55 Winchester Center Fire rounds, but by August 1895 Winchester had developed a different steel composition that could handle higher pressures, and the .25-35 and .30-30 WCF chamberings were introduced. As R.L. Wilson relates in his reference book “Winchester An American Legend”, Winchester’s announcement of the Model 1894 in their November 1894 catalog certainly proved prophetic: “We believe that no repeating rifle system ever made will appeal to the eye and understanding of the riflemen as this will and that use will continue to warrant first impressions.”
This Deluxe Winchester Model 1894 Half Octagon Half Mag Takedown Rifle was made in 1904 and is in Very Good Condition. It features a 26” half octagonal, half round barrel, 83% of its original blued finish, with a bit of case coloring on the lever, a half length magazine, elegant “deluxe” two-piece checkered walnut stocks with a beautiful grain, a capped semi-pistol grip, and a checkered Winchester hard rubber shotgun style buttplate, classic Lyman front and rear sights, and a bright bore with sharp rifling and only minor erosion, and is a scarce takedown model. This is a wonderful Deluxe Winchester Model 1894 Rifle.
Special Order Winchester Model 1894 .25-35 WCF 26" Half Octagon Half Mag Takedown Lever Rifle
Lot #370 (Sale Order 370 of 674)
Make: Winchester Repeating Arms
Model: 1894
Serial Number: 154538
Year of Manufacture: 1899, C&R
Caliber: .25-35 Winchester Center Fire (WCF)
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with a half-length tubular magazine.
Barrel Length: 26”, Half Octagon, Half-Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a Lyman ivory beaded steel blade dovetailed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a “U”-notch semi-buckhorn elevator sight dovetailed to the rear of the barrel. The top tang is drilled and tapped with a folding Marble tang sight installed, adjustable for elevation.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with a capped forend, straight grip and comb, and a smooth steel crescent buttplate. The stocks have scattered compression marks. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate has worn to white with scattered wear and light surface oxidation. Overall, the stocks rate in about Fine Condition.
Type of Finish: Blued, with Case-hardened lever, trigger, and hammer.
Finish Originality: Original. The barrel has been Refinished.
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates about 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 93% of its current metal finish. There is some thinning on the edges of the receiver. The case color is strong on the lever and hammer. The barrel has been Refinished, though shows a few light scratches and scuffs. There are light scratches on the receiver, and there’s surface oxidation. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Fine Condition as Refinished.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The hammer has a half-cock safety. The rifle is equipped with a lever safety, which is operational. The lever lock-ups properly and the trigger is crisp. We did not fire this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with a Winchester factory letter from the Cody Firearms Museum confirming this was produced as a “Rifle, 25/35 caliber, Barrel shape: 1/2 Octagon, Plain trigger, Sights: Sporting rear, 1/2 magazine, Takedown, Received in warehouse on October 24, 1902, Shipped from warehouse on November 6, 1902, order number 166379”.
Our Assessment: The Model 1894 was another Winchester lever action rifle designed by gunmaking genius John Moses Browning, and it became one of the most famous and popular hunting rifles of all time. It was the first commercial sporting rifle to sell over 7 million units, and was also the first commercial American repeating rifle built to be used with smokeless powder. It was introduced in 1894 in two black powder cartridges, the .32-40 and .38-55 Winchester Center Fire rounds, but by August 1895 Winchester had developed a different steel composition that could handle higher pressures, and the .25-35 and .30-30 WCF chamberings were introduced. As R.L. Wilson relates in his reference book “Winchester An American Legend”, Winchester’s announcement of the Model 1894 in their November 1894 catalog certainly proved prophetic: “We believe that no repeating rifle system ever made will appeal to the eye and understanding of the riflemen as this will and that use will continue to warrant first impressions.”
This Special Order Winchester Model 1894 Half Octagon Half Mag Takedown Rifle was made in 1899 and is in Fine Condition as Refinished. It features a 26” half octagonal, half round barrel, 93% of its blued and case colored finish, which is original save for the barrel which has been refinished, some strong, vibrant, and iridescent original case coloring on the sides of the lever and hammer, a half length magazine, elegant two-piece smooth walnut stocks with a beautiful grain (really a step up from standard grade walnut) and a smooth steel crescent buttplate, a Lyman ivory bead steel blade front sight, a folding Marble tang sight, and a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion, and is a scarce takedown model. Lastly, it comes with a Winchester factory letter from the Cody Firearms Museum confirming this was produced as a “Rifle, 25/35 caliber, Barrel shape: 1/2 Octagon, Plain trigger, Sights: Sporting rear, 1/2 magazine, Takedown, Received in warehouse on October 24, 1902, Shipped from warehouse on November 6, 1902, order number 166379.” This is a wonderful Special Order Winchester Model 1894 Rifle.
Winchester Model 1895 Saddle Ring Carbine SRC .30-06 Springfield Lever Action Rifle, 1926 C&R
Lot #371 (Sale Order 371 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 1895
Serial Number: 417645
Year of Manufacture: 1926
Caliber: .30 Gov. '06 (.30-06 Springfield)
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with Internal Box Magazine.
Barrel Length: 22"
Sights/Optics: The front sight is a blade pinned to a slotted base at the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a folding ladder-style sight presenting a "V"-notch when folded down with the base graduated from 300-1,000 yards and with a "V"-notch slider on the ladder graduated from 1,000 to 1,800 yards.
Stock Configuration and Condition: The stocks are three-piece smooth walnut with banded, finger-grooved forend, handguard, straight grip, straight comb, and a steel carbine-style buttplate with a sliding door over a storage compartment (nothing in the compartment). The stocks have scattered nicks and scratches. The belly was inlet for a sling plate, but the inlet has been filled. There are a series of notches on the top-right edge of the forend in front of the barrel band that appear intentionally applied. The LOP measures 12 5/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has gone to a light patina with some spots of surface erosion. Overall, the stocks are in about Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is gray with well defined rifling. There is scattered light erosion and pitting in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates about 6 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 65% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. There is strong finish in the barrel, bolt and magazine, the receiver has mostly worn to white. There are scattered nicks, scuffs and scratches. There is some surface erosion, mostly on the barrel behind the front sight. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear Overall, the rifle is in Good-Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all used firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork, and Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: The 1895 Winchester was the first lever action model to incorporate a fixed box magazine (i.e., it could not be removed). This is the model Teddy Roosevelt used for hunting both here in the United States and in Africa—he referred to it as his “Big Medicine”. With quick handling characteristics, a box magazine, and spitzer—more aerodynamic, accurate—bullet capability, the Model 1895 completely changed the world of sporting rifles. This rifle pattern was utilized by major powers worldwide, with Russia alone purchasing nearly 300,000 1895 rifles in the lead-up to World War I. In 1898, the United States ordered 10,000 1895 rifles in musket form for use in the Spanish-American War (the war ended before they could be delivered, however). One hundred of those were issued for field testing in the Philippines and the remaining 9,900 were later sold to a private business. Many 1895 rifles were shipped to the new Cuban government in 1906 and some even found their way to Pancho Villa’s troops in Mexico. The U.S. Government also ordered carbines, but we are, as of this writing, unable to find records as to just how many.
This saddle ring carbine was made in 1926 during the inter-war years. This example, chambered in .30-06 Gov’t is in Good-Very Good condition retaining original metal finish, a fair bore and great mechanics. This is a nice find for the Winchester collectors and should make for a fun shooter, too. Please see our photos and good luck!
Colorado National Guard Winchester Model 1895 Musket .30-40 Krag Lever Action Rifle, 1898 Antique
Lot #372 (Sale Order 372 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 1895 Musket
Serial Number: 17506
Year of Manufacture: 1898
Caliber: .30-40 Krag (30 U.S. in 1898)
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with Internal Box Magazine
Markings: The left of the barrel (under the handguard) is marked "NICKEL STEEL BARREL / ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER", the top-rear is marked "KSM" and "30 U.S.". The lower tang is marked “17506”. The top tang is marked -"WINCHESTER / MODEL 1895."-. There are Winchester proofs on the chamber ring and the top-rear of the barrel. The left of the receiver is marked "MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / NEW HAVEN CONN. U.S.A." with patent dates. The left of the trigger guard is marked "K.S.M.". The right of the receiver is marked "NATIONAL GUARD OF COLORADO.". The chamber ring is marked "2 E 19".
Barrel Length: 28", Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a white beaded blade pinned in a slotted base fixed to the barrel. The blade is not original to the gun. The barrel has a dovetail currently filled with a blank (the dovetail is not a factory feature) and a pair of drilled and tapped holes for installing a rear sight (none present). The top-rear of the bolt has been drilled and tapped with a fixed aperture sight installed (not original to the gun).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are three-piece smooth walnut with a handguard, full-length forend with combination bayonet lug/stacking swivel, barrel band with sling swivel, and finger grooves, straight grip, straight comb, sling plate in the belly with swivel, and checkered steel shotgun-style buttplate. The handguard shows notable cracking, as is common, and it appears that the cut for the rear sight has been altered for the use of the dovetail. The stocks have some scattered light nicks and scratches. There are areas of pooled finish. The LOP measures 13 1/2" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has minor wear with well defined checkering. Based on the buttplate, the buttstock has been altered or replaced. Overall, the stocks are in about Very Good condition as refinished, not parts-original Antique.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Most remaining finish is Original. Some areas show treatment with cold blue.
Bore Condition: The bore is gray with well defined rifling. There is light erosion scattered through the bore, mostly at the muzzle-end. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 6 or 7 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 3% of its metal finish. There is some finish remaining on the top of the bolt and in some areas protected when the action is closed. Most surface have worn or been cleaned to white. The bayonet lug and barrel band show treatment with cold blue. Some worn areas are starting to go to a light patina and there is some scattered minor oxidation. There are scattered light nicks, scuffs and scratches. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to disfigured with usable slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Good-Very Good condition as Antique.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: The 1895 Winchester was the first lever action model to incorporate a non-detachable box magazine. This is the model Teddy Roosevelt called his “Big Medicine” that he used in hunting here and in Africa. With its quick handling characteristics, box magazine and spitzer bullet capability, the Model 1895 changed the world of sporting rifles forever. The 1895 was used by major powers worldwide, with Russia alone purchasing nearly 300,000 1895’s to supplement their own arms production during World War I. There were also Model 1895s sold to at least two States, including the Colorado National Guard. These rifles were in the Musket configuration with 28" barrels, bayonet lugs, stacking swivels, and chambered for the .30-40 Krag cartridge used by Federal troops at the time. This example shows its age and has seen some alteration over the years. In any case, the CO National Guard rifles are not particularly common, even standard Musket 1895s are scarce. For those with an interest in the Centennial State or Winchester lever guns, this is a neat find and well worth adding to a collection, maybe even restoring.
Winchester Model 1895 26" Octagonal .40-72 WCF Lever Action Rifle, 1899 C&R
Lot #373 (Sale Order 373 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 1895
Serial Number: 21156
Year of Manufacture: 1899
Caliber: .40-72 WCF (Winchester Center Fire)
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with Internal Box Magazine
Barrel Length: 26", Octagonal
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a Marble No. 6 brass beaded blade dovetailed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a Marble's "U"-notch elevator sight dovetailed to the rear of the barrel. The notch is fine-adjustable for elevation, has a white diamond aiming reference and can be reversed to present a "V"-notch. The left of the receiver is drilled and tapped with a Lyman 21 receiver sight installed, marked "WR" on the inside of the arm.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with schnabel-tip forend with ebony inlay, straight grip, straight comb and steel crescent buttplate. The forend has relief-cuts on each side toward the front, possibly for some type of barrel band? There is wear around the forend mounting screw which may also be from a previously installed band. There are scattered light nicks, scuffs and scratches. The LOP measures 12 3/4" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has worn to white with some scattered light oxidation. Overall, the stocks are in about Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is gray with well defined rifling. There is scattered light erosion and infrequent minor pitting in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 6 or 7 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 87% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. There is some handling wear around the front of the receiver and magazine, on the top tang and in the lever loop. There are scattered nicks, scuffs and scratches with clusters of marks on the sides of the barrel below the rear sight. There is some minor oxidation and spots of stubborn dried grease. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Very good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: The 1895 Winchester was the first lever action model to incorporate a non-detachable box magazine. This is the model Teddy Roosevelt called his “Big Medicine” that he used in hunting here and in Africa. With its quick handling characteristics, box magazine and spitzer bullet capability, the Model 1895 changed the world of sporting rifles forever. The 1895 was used by major powers worldwide, with Russia alone purchasing nearly 300,000 1895’s to supplement their own arms production during World War I. In 1899, the United States ordered 10,000 of the rifles in musket form with handguard for use in the Spanish-American War, but the war ended before they could be delivered. One hundred were issued for field testing in the Philippines and the remaining 9,900 were sold to M. Harley Company. Many of these were shipped to the new Cuban government in 1906 and some found their way to Pancho Villa’s troops in Mexico.
This is a fairly early 1895 chambered for .40-72. The .40-72 Win. was a blackpowder straight walled cartridge developed for the 1895 rifle, and introduced with the rifle in 1895. By 1911, it was dropped by Winchester as an available cartridge in favor of the more popular smokeless cartridges. However, people are still using them and making cases from .405 Winchester brass. This rifle is in Very Good condition with much of its original finish remaining, a decent bore and strong mechanics. It is certainly in much better shape than any of us will be at 125 years old! This early rifle with its somewhat rare caliber is sure to attract the attention of Winchester collectors and the handloaders may get it back out on the range or in the field for another century. Please see our photos and good luck!
Winchester Model 1895 .30-06 Springfield Box Magazine Lever Action Rifle, 1921 C&R
Lot #374 (Sale Order 374 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 1895
Serial Number: 402483
Year of Manufacture: 1921
Caliber: .30-06 Springfield (.30 Government '06)
Action Type: Lever Action with Internal Box Magazine
Barrel Length: 24"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a Marble Sheard beaded blade dovetailed to a base fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a "V"-notch elevator sight dovetailed to the rear of the barrel; the notch is fine-adjustable for elevation. The rear sight has notable play in its dovetail.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two piece smooth walnut with schnabel forend with ebony inlay, straight wrist, straight comb and steel crescent buttplate. Sling swivels have been installed in the belly and forend, there is a hole in front of the forend swivel. There is discoloration behind the swivel in the belly, either a fill or possibly a repair for the long cracks on each side at the toe. There is a red fabric residue on each side of the top tang. There are scattered nicks, scuffs and scratches with some odd wear in the stocks' new finish. The LOP measures 12 5/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has mostly worn to white with scattered nicks, scratches and light oxidation. Overall, the stocks are in Good condition as refinished.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is gray with well defined rifling. There is light erosion scattered through the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 6 or 7 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 75% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. There is scattered wear, more notable in the receiver, magazine and lever. Worn areas are going to a light patina. There are scattered nicks, scuffs and scratches with some light surface oxidation. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with usable slots. The forend mounting screw is disfigured with a usable slot. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in about Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: The 1895 Winchester was the first lever-action model to incorporate a box magazine. The box magazine allowed the use of spitzer-type bullets without the danger of ignition in a tubular magazine. The use of spitzer bullets improved ballistics and allowed for much higher velocities, especially with the use of smokeless powder. At the time of its introduction, the 1895 was considered the lever action big-game rifle, but it also saw favor with some militaries, being purchased in large numbers by the Russian Empire for WWI, given to Pancho Villa’s best troops during the Mexican Revolution, and 10,000 were purchased by the US Military for use during the Spanish American War. Teddy Roosevelt himself favored the 1895 Winchester, considering his rifle chambered in .405 to be the “medicine gun” for lion.
With its quick handling characteristics, box magazine and pointed bullet capability, the Model 1895 changed the world of sporting rifles forever. This rifle is a version which was made in 1921 with a barrel chambered in .30-06. Developed for the Springfield 1903 rifle, the cartridge went on to serve in two World Wars as well as being perhaps the most popular hunting cartridge in the United State. This rifle appears to have been someone's favorite, having refinished stocks equipped with sling swivels and showing signs of use in the field. It should still have some hunting trips left in it, but it would also fit in a Winchester collection missing an 1895. Please see our photos and good luck!
Winchester Model 1895 24" .35 WCF Box Magazine Lever Action Rifle, 1904 C&R
Lot #375 (Sale Order 375 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 1895
Serial Number: 45806
Year of Manufacture: 1904
Caliber: .35 Winchester Centerfire (WCF)
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with Internal Box Magazine.
Barrel Length: 24"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a Lyman beaded blade dovetailed to a base fixed to the front of the barrel. The front sight is not original to the gun. The rear sight is a "V"-notch elevator sight dovetailed to the rear of the barrel; the notch is fine-adjustable for elevation. The chamber ring is matted for glare reduction.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two piece smooth walnut with steel crescent buttplate, Schnabel forend tip with ebony insert, straight grip, and straight comb. The stocks have scattered nicks, scuffs and scratches with a couple of more notable dings in the right of the buttstock. There are a few tiny losses and a very small crack around the front edges of the wrist. There is scattered finish wear. The LOP measures 12 3/4" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has worn to white with scattered oxidation. Overall, the stocks are in about Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is semi bright with well defined rifling. There is scattered light erosion and stubborn fouling in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, this bore rates about 7 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 35% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. There is fairly evenly scattered wear, more notable at the top-rear of the barrel and on the receiver flats. There is scattered light oxidation. There are nicks, scuffs and scratches. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to disfigured with usable slots, there are notable tool marks around the stock mounting screw in the top tang. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: The 1895 Winchester was the first lever-action model to incorporate a box magazine. The box magazine allowed the use of spitzer-type bullets without the danger of ignition in a tubular magazine. The use of spitzer bullets improved ballistics and allowed for much higher velocities, especially with the use of smokeless powder. At the time of its introduction, the 1895 was considered the lever action big-game rifle, but it also saw favor with some militaries, being purchased in large numbers by the Russian Empire for WWI, given to Pancho Villa's best troops during the Mexican Revolution, and 10,000 were purchased by the US Military for use during the Spanish American War. With its quick handling characteristics, box magazine and pointed bullet capability, the Model 1895 changed the world of sporting rifles forever. Teddy Roosevelt himself favored the 1895 Winchester, considering his rifle chambered in .405 to be the “medicine gun” for lion.
This rifle was made in 1904, chambered for .35 WCF and is expressly marked as a nickel steel barrel and designed for smokeless cartridges. This example shows honest wear given its age, but is a nice specimen of a Model 1895. Please see our photos and good luck!
US Marked Winchester Winder Musket Model 1885 Low Wall 28" .22 LR Single Shot, C&R
Lot #376 (Sale Order 376 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: US Marked 1885 Low-Wall Winder
Serial Number: 126015
Year of Manufacture: Ca. 1919-1923
Caliber: .22 LR
Action Type: Lever Actuated Falling Block Single Shot
Markings: The left of the barrel is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE / WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A. PATENT ED OCTOBER 7th 1879”, and at the rear with “.22SHORT”. The top of the barrel at the rear has an oval “WP” proof. The bottom tang is marked with the serial number “126015” and at the rear with “A”. The top tang is marked “-TRADE MARK- / -WINCHESTER- / -REG. U.S. PAT. OFF. & FGN.-”.also a US ordnance stamp can be observed.
Barrel Length: 28",round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to a base on the front of the barrel. The right of the receiver is drilled and tapped with a Lyman aperture sight installed, adjustable for windage and elevation.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut. The buttstock has a straight wrist, straight comb and steel crescent buttplate. There is a hole in the belly, with installed sling stud, on the barrel band is provision for a forward sling mount. There are tiny losses in the top-front of the wrist on right side of the tang. There are some light nicks and scratches with a few more notable dings in the left of the buttstock. The LOP measures 13 1/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has minor wear with infrequent minor oxidation. Overall, the stocks are in very good condition
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is semi-bright with apparent rifling. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9/ 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 50% of its metal finish. The patinad finish is generally strong throughout with a few scattered small marks through the finish. The action shows light operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to lightly tool marked with strong slots. The markings range from clear to shallow and incomplete. Overall, this rifle is in Very Good condition as customized.
Mechanics: The action works correctly. The hammer has a safety notch. The trigger breaks crisply and is fairly light. The lever locks up solidly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: When they were first manufactured, the John Browning designed Winchester Model 1885 rifles were deemed stronger than the prior Sharps rifles, and the different sight and trigger options available made them an instant hit with hunters and target shooters alike. The Model 1885 rifles were targeted at competitors in “Match Shooting”, a sport which was extremely popular from about 1871 to 1917. The Winchester rifles challenged the Sharps, Remington, Maynard and Ballard rifles, and quickly became known for their reliability and accuracy. Major Ned Roberts, inventor of the .257 Roberts cartridge, described the Model 1885 as “the most reliable, strongest and altogether best single shot rifle ever produced”. The design is also endlessly customizable with barrels available in a dizzying array of profiles, lengths, and chamberings.
This example is a Military marked rifle, having a high-wall profile breech block installed in a low-wall profile receiver. It’s 28"round barrel is re-chambered for the .22 LR cartridge. The rifle is equipped with an after-market front sight assembly as well as a Lyman receiver sight. In addition to its sling, the rifle looks great for its age. This ought to still make for a fun shooter, but it could also be the base for a great collection.
Winchester Model 1885 High Wall 38-55 32" No 4 1/2 Octagonal Set Trigger Antique 1896
Lot #377 (Sale Order 377 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 1885 High Wall
Serial Number: 76433
Year of Manufacture: Serial Number Applied: 10-28-1896. Date in: 10-30-1896, Date Shipped: 10-31-1886
Caliber: .38-55
Action Type: Lever Actuated Falling Block Single Shot
Barrel Length: 32" No. 4 Heavy Half Octagonal Barrel
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a Lyman Beech No. 5 Combination sight dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a v-notch semi-buckhorn elevator sight dovetailed to the barrel. The top tang is factory installed with a midrange & wind gauge tang peep sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece checkered walnut. The forend has a Schnabel tip with a triangular ebony inlay. The buttstock has a capped pistol grip, straight comb, and steel crescent buttplate. There are some scattered minor compressions, dings, nicks, and scratches. The checkering is strong.The stocks have been lightly refinished and applied with lacquer. The LOP measures 13 1/2" from the front of the set trigger to the back of the buttplate. There plate has mostly muted and taken to a patina with oxidation throughout and some trace case color around the plate screw. Overall, the stocks are in Fine condition as Antique.
Type of Finish: Blued & Case Color
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with well defined to sharp rifling where not interrupted by erosion. There is some light erosion throughout the bore in the grooves and lands. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates about 7 out of 10 for antique.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 40% of its metal finish. The receiver has lost its finish and is dark.The barrel has scattered oxidation and light patina but the finish remains generally strong throughout with finish loss on the leading edges, and at the muzzle. There are some scattered spots of frost. There are some scattered nicks, dings, scuffs, and scratches. There are handling marks. The screwheads show light use. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in about Very Good to Fine condition as Antique.
Mechanics: The action works correctly. The set trigger functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Included is a Cody Firearms Museum letter with this rifle configuration detailed with 32 inch ½ Octagon #4 weight barrel, plain pistol grip, checkered, midrange & wind sights along with its manufacture date.
Our Assessment: When they were first manufactured, the John Browning designed Winchester Model 1885 rifles were deemed stronger than the prior Sharps rifles, and the different sight and trigger options available made them an instant hit with hunters and target shooters alike. The Model 1885 rifles were targeted at competitors in “Match Shooting”, a sport which was extremely popular from about 1871 to 1917. The Winchester rifles challenged the Sharps, Remington, Maynard and Ballard rifles, and quickly became known for their reliability and accuracy. Major Ned Roberts, inventor of the .257 Roberts cartridge, described the Model 1885 as “the most reliable, strongest and altogether best single shot rifle ever produced”.
This 1896 example is sure to be hot with the collectors as it has a 32" Heavy No. 4 half-octagonal barrel, factory single set trigger, and checkered stocks with pistol grip. These features all letter in the Cody record. The wood and bore are impressive looking for the age, and this unique configuration will be a great addition to a collection.
Winchester 1885 High Wall Winder Musket .22 LR Single Shot Rifle, C&R
Lot #378 (Sale Order 378 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: “Winder Musket”, 1885 High Wall Musket Model
Serial Number: 128241
Year of Manufacture: Ca. 1919-1920
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Action Type: Lever Actuated Falling Block Single Shot
Markings: The left of the barrel is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A. PATENTED OCTOBER 7, 1879.”, toward the rear is “22 LONG R.”. The bottom tang is marked with the serial number and at the rear with “A”. Thetop of the barrel and top of the receiver’s chamber ring each have an ovalled “WP” proof.
Barrel Length: 27.75”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade dovetailed to a base fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a Lyman sight, adjustable for windage & elevation, its base which is screwed to the tang.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut. The long forend capped at the front having a single barrel band with sling swivel provision and finger grooves on each side behind the band. The buttstock has a straight grip, straight comb, carbine-style buttplate and a sling plate in the belly with swivel. Aome surface rust shoes on the sling plate. The stocks have some scattered light nicks, scuffs and scratches. There are no cracks from damage, but there is a loss in the grip on the right side of the tang at the receiver. The LOP measures 13 ¼” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has wear, mostly at the heel and toe, with some surface erosion at the heel. Overall, the stocks are in Very Good-Fine condition.
Type of Finish: Blued and touched up with cold blue
Finish Originality: Not completely original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with defined rifling. There is no notable erosion throughout the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 8.5/10 for C&R.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 87% of its original metal finish. The finish is lightly thinning at some edges. The barrel retains strong finish with a few scattered minor marks and a couple of more notable spots of refinish. The action has light operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Very Good-Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action works correctly. The trigger breaks crisply and is fairly light. The lever locks up solidly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: When they were first manufactured, the John Browning designed Winchester Model 1885 rifles were deemed stronger than the prior Sharps rifles, and the different sight and trigger options available made them an instant hit with hunters and target shooters alike. The Model 1885 rifles were targeted at competitors in “Match Shooting”, a sport which was extremely popular from about 1871 to 1917. The Winchester rifles challenged the Sharps, Remington, Maynard and Ballard rifles, and quickly became known for their reliability and accuracy. Major Ned Roberts, inventor of the .257 Roberts cartridge, described the Model 1885 as “the most reliable, strongest and altogether best single shot rifle ever produced”. This example is a Model High Wall Musket chambered for .22 Long Rifle, also known as the “Winder Musket”. This example is in Very Good-Fine condition, retaining much of its finish, some minor wear in the stock, a great bore and strong mechanics. This rifle will surely interest the Winchester collectors as well as those with an interest for rimfire target rifles. With proper maintenance and care, it could also be out plinking for another century.
Winchester 1885 Low Wall 26" #1 .32 Long Single Shot Rifle, 1893 Antique
Lot #379 (Sale Order 379 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 1885 Low Wall
Serial Number: 68694
Year of Manufacture: 1893
Caliber: .32 Long
Action Type: Lever Actuated Falling Block Single Shot
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “-MANUFACTURED BY THE- / -WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A.-” in front of the rear sight and at the receiver with “32 LONG”. The bottom tang is marked with the serial number and “PAT. OCT. 7th 79.”. The bottom of the barrel is marked “1” just in front of the forend.
Barrel Length: 26”, Octagonal
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a v-notch semi-buckhorn elevator sight dovetailed to the barrel. The notch is fine adjustable for elevation. The tang is drilled, tapped, and filled for a tang sight (none present.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut. The forend has a schnabel tip with ebony insert. The buttstock has a straight grip, straight comb and steel crescent buttplate. The LOP measures 13 ¼” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has worn to white with some scattered oxidation and infrequent erosion. Overall, the stocks are in Very Good condition as refinished Antique.
Type of Finish: Blued & Case Colored
Finish Originality: Refinished Barrel.
Bore Condition: The bore is semi-bright. The rifling is defined where not interrupted by erosion. There is general erosion throughout. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 5/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 50% of its current metal finish. Most of the barrel has been treated with cold blue. There are areas where the finish has pooled and collected as well as a few scrapes that have been finished over. The receiver has mostly worn to white and taken a deep mottled and patina with scattered small scabs. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings range from clear to worn and shallow, but legible. Overall, this rifle is in Fair - Good condition as Antique.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The hammer has a safety notch and is cocked automatically when the action is cycled. The trigger breaks crisply. The lever locks up solidly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: When they were first manufactured, the John Browning designed Winchester Model 1885 rifles were deemed stronger than the prior Sharps rifles, and the different sight and trigger options available made them an instant hit with hunters and target shooters alike. The Model 1885 rifles were targeted at competitors in “Match Shooting”, a sport which was extremely popular from about 1871 to 1917. The Winchester rifles challenged the Sharps, Remington, Maynard and Ballard rifles, and quickly became known for their reliability and accuracy. Major Ned Roberts, inventor of the .257 Roberts cartridge, described the Model 1885 as “the most reliable, strongest and altogether best single shot rifle ever produced”. This example is chambered for ..32 Long with a 26" #1 octagonal barrel. The rifle is in good shape for its age, mostly refinished with a decent bore and strong mechanics. This Winchester Low Wall will make a nice addition to any collection and could be out plinking or taking small game for another century.
Winchester 1885 High Wall 30" #3 .30-40 Krag Single Shot Rifle, 1899 C&R
Lot #380 (Sale Order 380 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 1885 High Wall
Serial Number: 84985
Year of Manufacture: Ca. 1899
Caliber: .30-40 Krag (.30 U.S.)
Action Type: Lever Actuated Falling Block Single Shot
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked "MANUFACTURED BY THE - / -WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A.-" in front of the rear sight dovetail and at the receiver with "30 U.S" the left of the barrel is marked "NICKEL STEEL BARREL / ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER". The top tang is marked "PAT. OCT. 7TH 79. / -WINCHESTER- / TRADE MARK". The bottom tang is marked with the serial number. The bottom of the barrel is marked "3" in front of the forend.
Barrel Length: 30" Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a Marble 50W beaded blade sight dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a u notch elevator sight dovetailed to the barrel. The top tang has a drilled and tapped hole for a tang sight (none present).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut. The forend has a schnabel tip with ebony insert. The buttstock has a straight grip, straight comb and crescent steel buttplate. The stocks have some scattered light nicks, scuffs and scratches. There are no cracks. The LOP measures 13 3/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stocks have been refinished including the buttplate which shows erosion throughout that has been blued over. Overall, the stocks are in about Very Good condition as refinished.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Most remaining finish appears Original save for the buttplate which has been refinished.
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with well defined rifling. There is light erosion throughout. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 6.5 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 15% of its metal finish. Most of the finish has worn to white and taken a mottled patina with scattered oxidation and corrosion. The trace finish that remains is primarily on the barrel behind and around the rear sight. The sights have been replaced. There are some tool marks around the sight bases. The barrel has some scattered minor finish wear, light scuffs and scratches. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The trigger breaks crisply and is fairly light. The lever locks up solidly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: When they were first manufactured, the John Browning designed Winchester Model 1885 rifles were deemed stronger than the prior Sharps rifles, and the different sight and trigger options available made them an instant hit with hunters and target shooters alike. The Model 1885 rifles were targeted at competitors in “Match Shooting”, a sport which was extremely popular from about 1871 to 1917. The Winchester rifles challenged the Sharps, Remington, Maynard and Ballard rifles, and quickly became known for their reliability and accuracy. Major Ned Roberts, inventor of the .257 Roberts cartridge, described the Model 1885 as “the most reliable, strongest and altogether best single shot rifle ever produced”. This example is a High Wall chambered for the .30-40 Krag cartridge. With a 30" #3 round barrel, this rifle is in Good condition, retaining some of its original finish, a decent bore and strong mechanics. The sights have been replaced. This would be a great rifle to restore and get back out on the range. It will also make a neat addition to a Winchester collection.
Winchester Model 1885 Low Wall No. 1 24 1/2" .22 Long Single Shot Rifle, Antique 1887
Lot #381 (Sale Order 381 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 1885 Low-Wall
Serial Number: 9337
Year of Manufacture: 1887
Caliber: .22 Long
Action Type: Lever Actuated Falling Block Single Shot
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE / WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A.”, and at the rear with “22 LONG”. The left shoulder of the barrel at the rear has an oval “WP” proof. The bottom tang is marked “-PAT.OCT. 7TH 79.-” and “9337”.
Barrel Length: 24 ½”, #1 weight octagonal.
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a v-notch semi-buckhorn elevator sight dovetailed to the barrel. The top tang is drilled, tapped and filled for a tang sight (none present).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut. The forend has a schnabel tip with a triangular ebony inlay. The buttstock has a straight wrist, straight comb and steel crescent buttplate. There are some light nicks and scratches throughout. The LOP measures 13 1/4" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has minor wear with infrequent minor oxidation and erosion. Overall, the stocks are in Good condition as refinished.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is gray to dark. There is erosion throughout. The rifling is worn. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 4/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 30% of its current metal finish. The balance of the finish shows light operational wear. Most of the finish on the receiver has worn to white and taken to a mottled dark patina throughout. The barrel retains a good amount of finish on the flats with finish wear all along the edges. There are scattered, scratches, nicks, and scuffs throughout with a few minor dings on the barrel’s octagon. The screw heads range from sharp to lightly tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Good condition.
Mechanics: The action works correctly. The trigger breaks crisply and is fairly light. The lever locks up solidly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: When they were first manufactured, the John Browning designed Winchester Model 1885 rifles were deemed stronger than the prior Sharps rifles, and the different sight and trigger options available made them an instant hit with hunters and target shooters alike. The Model 1885 rifles were targeted at competitors in “Match Shooting”, a sport which was extremely popular from about 1871 to 1917. The Winchester rifles challenged the Sharps, Remington, Maynard and Ballard rifles, and quickly became known for their reliability and accuracy. Major Ned Roberts, inventor of the .257 Roberts cartridge, described the Model 1885 as “the most reliable, strongest and altogether best single shot rifle ever produced”. The design is also endlessly customizable with barrels available in a dizzying array of profiles, lengths, and chamberings.
This Early example has a high-wall profile breech block installed in a low-wall profile receiver. It’s 24 1/2" #1 weight octagonal barrel is chambered for the .22 Long cartridge. This ought to still make for a fun shooter, but it could also be the base for your own custom build.
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade set between a dovetailed base. The rear sight is a u-notch buckhorn elevator sight dovetailed to the barrel. The top of the barrel has a pair of drilled, tapped, and filled holes in front of the rear sight, and another pair behind the rear sight. The top tang is drilled, tapped, and filled for a tang sight (none present). The tapped holes on the barrel have removed some of the markings.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece checkered “Black Diamond” Deluxe walnut with a capped pistol grip, straight comb, Dutch cheekpiece, and Helm Cast Aluminum buttplate.There are some scattered nicks, dings, scratches, and compressions. The checkering is strong. The LOP measures 13 1/8” from the front of the trigger to the rear of the buttplate. The rear of the buttstock under the buttplate has been carved to fit the Schuetzen style buttplate. The grip cap is ill-fit. The stock rates in about Very Good condition as not original to the gun.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Refinished
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There are a couple small areas of erosion. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 8/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of its current metal finish. The balance of the finish is strong and complete throughout with only a few spots on the receiver and lever that shows minor pitting underneath the new finish. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. There are a few dents in the lower tang (a result of bending the tang to fit the curve of the new stock. Overall, this rifle rates in about Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The trigger is light and crisp. We did not fire this handgun. As with all firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: When they were first manufactured, the John Browning designed Winchester Model 1885 rifles were deemed stronger than the prior Sharps rifles, and the different sight and trigger options available made them an instant hit with hunters and target shooters alike. The Model 1885 rifles were targeted at competitors in “Match Shooting”, a sport which was extremely popular from about 1871 to 1917. The Winchester rifles challenged the Sharps, Remington, Maynard and Ballard rifles, and quickly became known for their reliability and accuracy. Major Ned Roberts, inventor of the .257 Roberts cartridge, described the Model 1885 as “the most reliable, strongest and altogether best single shot rifle ever produced”.
This example is a nice attempt at creating a desirable “Schuetzen” style rifle. The cast aluminum buttplate and the dents in the bottom tang are a dead giveaway that this rifle is not original. That said, the stocks are beautiful and the refinished blue is gorgeous. For a rifle about 120 years old, it retains impressive mechanics. Even the bore is impressive. This will be a great addition to a collection or a great rifle to capture the glory of old Match Grade Shooting.
Winchester Model 53 .25-20 Winchester Center Fire W.C.F. 22" Lever Action Rifle, 1927 C&R
Lot #383 (Sale Order 383 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 53
Serial Number: 6998
Year of Manufacture: 1927
Caliber: .25-20 W.C.F.
Action Type: Lever Action with Tubular Magazine
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “-MODEL 53-“, “WINCHESTER / -TRADE MARK-“, “-NICKEL STEEL – 25-20 W.C.F.-“. The top of the barrel and receiver have ovalled “WP” proofs. The top tang is marked “WINCHESTER / -TRADE MARK- / -MADE IN U.S.A.-“. The right of the barrel is marked “MADE IN U.S.A. WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / NEW HAVEN, CONN.”. The bottom-front of the receiver is marked with the serial number “6998”. The bottom of the receiver next to the lever is marked “41”.
Barrel Length: 22"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a brass beaded blade dovetailed to a base fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a Marble’s flat-top, “U”-notch elevator sight dovetailed to the rear of the barrel with fine elevation adjustment. The top tang is drilled, tapped and filled for a tang sight (none present).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with a capped forend, straight wrist, fluted straight comb and serrated steel shotgun-style buttplate. The stocks have some compressions, nicks, scuffs and scratches. There are no chips or cracks. There is a spot of notable scrapes on the bottom right of the forend near the receiver. The LOP measures 13" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has mostly worn to white with light handling wear. Overall, the stocks are in about Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original, the receiver has been scrubbed.
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 40% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish on the barrel is mostly strong with mild thinning throughout. The receiver appears to have been scrubbed. The bottom of the receiver is especially bright where there is also some trace erosion. There is intermittent oxidation throughout. There are some scattered light nicks, scuffs and scratches. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The action is fairly smooth and the lever locks up correctly. The hammer has a half-cock safety position. We have not fired this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: Winchester’s Model 53 is essentially the same as the 1892, but was offered with fewer special order features. Introduced in 1924, the standard model was chambered for 25-20 with a 22" round barrel, 6-shot button magazine, straight grip and shotgun-style steel buttplate. Special order features included chambering for 32-20 or 44-40 (or .218 Bee very late in production), takedown frame, pistol grip, set-trigger, crescent buttplate and deluxe wood.
This is a particularly early example, serial 6998, and is chambered for .25-20. The rifle has seen some use over the last 100 years and its receiver has been heavily cleaned somewhere along the way. The barrel retains the majority of its original finish, an excellent bore and good mechanics. The rifle would make a great addition to a Winchester collection and maybe even getting back out in the field.
Winchester Model 55 Solid Frame Like 1894 .32 Special WS Lever Rifle, 1932 C&R
Lot #384 (Sale Order 384 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 55
Serial Number: 1084845
Year of Manufacture: 1932
Caliber: .32 Winchester Special
Action Type: Lever Action, Tube Magazine Fed Solid Frame Rifle
Barrel Length: 24”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a Lyman brass beaded blade dovetailed to a base fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a u-notch semi-buckhorn elevator sight with fine elevation adjustment, dovetailed to the barrel. The top tang is drilled, tapped and filled for a tang sight (none present). The rear sight is slightly snug in the dovetail and can be moved with some light effort.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with capped forend, straight grip, straight comb and serrated steel buttplate. The stocks have scattered nicks, scrapes and scratches, most notable on the sides of the forend. The right side of the grip has a small loss in the corner of the receiver and upper tang. There is a crack on the left side of the grip at the receiver. There are no cracks. The LOP measures 13 1/4" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has mostly gone to a deep patina with some scattered light oxidation and well defined serrations. Overall, the stocks are in Good to Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no notable erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 40% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. Most of the finish has worn to white on the edges of the receiver. The remaining finish has turned to a blackish patina with scattered corrosion and oxidation. There are some light nicks, scuffs and scratches throughout. The action shows operational wear. The bottom of the receiver may have been scrubbed where there is some trace erosion left behind. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions properly. This rifle has a half-cock safety and its lever safety functions properly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: By the early 1920’s, Winchester’s Model 94 rifle was losing sales, and in 1924 Winchester introduced an updated version of the Model 94 rifle dubbed the Model 55. The Winchester Model 55 was a rifle with a 24-inch barrel, a half-magazine that held three cartridges and was a takedown rifle which was convenient for storage and transport. It was initially chambered only in .30-30 Win., but .25-35 Win. and .32 Win. Spl. were added in 1926.
For the first few years, the Model 55 carried its own set of serial numbers. In 1930, Winchester started producing Models 55 with a solid frame, using Model 94 receivers and serialized in the established Model 94 range. In 1932, with approximately 20,500 guns made, the Model 55 was discontinued to make way for the Winchester Model 64. 82% of the Model 55s were made with Takedown receivers so the Solid Frame variants are considerably more rare.
This rifle was made in 1932, its final year of production, in the later years with a salad frame action and serialized in the Model 94 serial range. It is chambered for .32 Winchester Special cartridge which, like the .30-30 Winchester cartridge of 1895, is part of a family of cartridges developed for the 1894 which took advantage of smokeless powder for improved performance. The heavier projectiles are typically preferred for closer shots or when used in thick brush, and has been popular over the years for hunting black bear. The rifle looks like it has seen some use in the field but retains about 40% of its original metal finish, a good bore and strong mechanics. This should still make for a good hunting rifle, but will also be a nice addition to a Winchester collection missing the Model 55.
Action Type: Single Shot, Bottom Auto-Eject, Open-Bolt, Fixed Firing Pin, Top Loading, Rimfire Rifle.
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “-MODEL-55-WINCHESTER / -TRADE MARK- / MADE IN U.S.A.-22S. L.OR L.R.”. The top of the barrel and receiver are marked with “WP” proofs. The top of the safety is marked “S”.
Barrel Length: 21.5”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a u-notch elevator sight dovetailed to the barrel.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two piece smooth walnut with semi-pistol grip, straight comb, checkered Winchester composite buttplate, and cutout in the bottom for the bottom ejection. The LOP measures 13” from the front of the trigger to the rear of the buttplate. There are no chips or cracks. There are a few small compressions on the belly and bottom of the forend. Overall the stock rates in Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 10/10.
Overall condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its finish. The balance of the finish shows faint operation wear. There are some minor scuffs on the right side of the receiver. There is sparse intermittent infrequent oxidation on the barrel. There is some finish loss on the charging handle. The screw heads range from tool marked but retain strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall this rifle rates in Excellent condition as C&R.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 55 Single Shot Rimfire Rifle is a notable firearm primarily for its unique action and production period. Introduced in 1958 and manufactured only until 1961, this rifle is part of Winchester's storied line of firearms. It was chambered for the .22 Short, .22 Long, and .22 Long Rifle cartridges, making it versatile for small game hunting and target shooting. The Model 55 featured an automatic ejection system that expelled spent cartridges when the bolt was opened, a sophisticated feature for a rimfire rifle at the time. Supposedly youngsters wanted a semi-automatic rifle and parents thought single shots were safer, so Winchester met the demand in the middle and produced this unique action, which ultimately led to a flop in sales and its short production run. Its design was straightforward with a smooth, wooden stock and a blued finish on the metal parts. Despite its short production run, the Winchester Model 55 holds a special place among rimfire rifles for its engineering and the quality of its construction. Collectors and enthusiasts often seek it out for its historical significance and its unique place in the evolution of Winchester rifles.
Winchester Model 55 Takedown Like 1894 .25-35 Lever Action Rifle, 1927 C&R
Lot #386 (Sale Order 386 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 55
Serial Number: 6170
Year of Manufacture: 192
Caliber: .25-35 W.C.F.
Action Type: Lever Action, Tube Magazine Fed Takedown Rifle
Barrel Length: 24 1/4”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a Lyman brass beaded blade dovetailed to a base fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a flat top u-notch elevator sight dovetailed to the barrel. The top tang is drilled, tapped and filled for a tang sight (none present).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with capped forend, straight grip, straight comb and serrated steel buttplate. There are a few minor compression marks. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 1/4" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has defined serration, some light scattered oxidation, and corrosion concentrated at the heel and toe. Overall, the stocks are in Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright. The rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 90% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. There is handling wear in the tangs and barrel extension. There is wear on the bottom of the barrel from disassembly. There are some light nicks, scuffs and scratches. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions properly. It takes down properly, there is no play between the barrel and receiver when assembled. This rifle has a half-cock safety and its lever safety functions properly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: By the early 1920’s, Winchester’s Model 94 rifle was losing sales, and in 1924 Winchester introduced an updated version of the Model 94 rifle dubbed the Model 55. The Winchester Model 55 was a rifle with a 24-inch barrel, a half-magazine that held three cartridges and was a takedown rifle which was convenient for storage and transport. It was initially chambered only in .30-30 Win., but .25-35 Win. and .32 Win. Spl. were added in 1926. For the first few years, the Model 55 carried its own set of serial numbers. In 1930, Winchester started producing Models 55 with a solid frame, using Model 94 receivers and serialized in the established Model 94 range. In 1932, with approximately 20,500 guns made, the Model 55 was discontinued to make way for the Winchester Model 64.
This rifle was made in 1927, in the earlier years with a takedown action and serialized in the Model 55 serial range. It is chambered for .25-35 cartridge which, like the .30-30 Winchester cartridge of 1895, is part of a family of cartridges developed for the 1894 which took advantage of smokeless powder for improved performance. The .25-35 is three times more powerful than .25-20 and was excellent for close range deer hunting due to its minimal recoil, speed, and flat trajectory. The rifle looks like it has seen some use in the field but retains about 90% of its original metal finish, a pristine bore and strong mechanics. This should still make for a good hunting rifle, but will also be a nice addition to a Winchester collection missing the Model 55.
Cabela's Limited Winchester Model 64 .30-30 Win. 24" Lever Action Rifle & Box 2014
Lot #387 (Sale Order 387 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 64
Serial Number: 00187ZX64A
Year of Manufacture: 2014
Caliber: .30-30 Winchester
Action Type: Top Ejecting Lever Action with 2/3 Length Tubular Magazine
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked“WINCHESTER / TRADE MARK” and “MODEL 64 – 30-30 WIN ONLY.”. The top of the barrel and the receiver chamber ring are marked with a “WP” proof. The underside of the receiver is marked with the serial.
Barrel Length: 24”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a steel beaded blade dovetailed into a raised finely stippled ramp that is fixed to the barrel covered by a hood. The rear sight is a semi buckhorn leaf adjustable for elevation dovetailed to the barrel. The top of the receiver is drilled, tapped and filled for mounting optics (none present).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are dark smooth walnut with a oil finish. The buttstock has a pistol grip. There is a shotgun style serrated blued steel buttplate mounted on the butt. The forend has a blued steel nosecap with a hole for a sling swivel in its bottom surface and there is a sling swivel base mounted in the belly of the buttstock. The LOP measures 13.5” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate shows excellent condition. The stocks rate in about excellent condition.
Type of Finish: The rifle is blued.
Finish Originality: The finish is original.
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion. The bore rates 10/10 in ths writer’s opinion.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of its metal finish. The hammer serrations and the screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions smoothly and correctly, and the trigger is crisp. This rifle has lever and half-cock hammer safeties. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: The original Winchester box, a safety lock and a manual are included they are all in good condition.
Our Assessment: This is a Winchester Model 64 Rifle in .30-30 Win. that is in about excellent condition with about 99% of its original finish remaining. Winchester’s venerable Model 94 rifle, long a favorite of hunters and outdoorsmen, was beginning to lose sales in the early 1920’s, although the shorter barreled carbine was still popular. More people were travelling by motorcar and railroad, and Winchester thought a takedown rifle based on the Model 94 would sell well. The Model 55 was introduced in 1924, but never sold particularly well, and was discontinued in 1932 when it was superseded by the Model 64. The Model 64 was a redesign of the Model 55 with a longer magazine tube and made with a solid frame only. The Model 64 stayed in production until 1957, with a total of 66,783 manufactured. Later reintroduced to the market as men and women shooters alike truly desired a doorway in to the past, this rifle was created in 2014 as a limited edition for Cabela's and is no less a Winchester than any of it’s fore-fathers. The design has been updated with a receiver drilled and tapped for mounting optics and Winchesters angle-eject design. We expect the Winchester collectors to be very interested in this rifle and the box will be an added bonus.
Harold McCallum Winchester Model 64 ('94, 1894) .25-35 WCF Lever Action Rifle, MFD 1943-1948 C&R
Lot #388 (Sale Order 388 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 64
Serial Number: 1296461
Year of Manufacture: 1943-1948
Caliber: 25-35 W.C.F.
Action Type: Top Ejecting Lever Action with 2/3 Length Tubular Magazine
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “-WINCHESTER- / PROOF STEEL”, “MODEL 64-WINCHESTER- / -TRADE MARK-”, “25-35 W.C.F.-”. The top of the barrel and receiver are marked with WP proofs. The right side of the barrel is marked “MADE IN U.S.A. WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / -NEW HAVEN. CONN.”. The top tang is marked “WINCHESTER / TRADE MARK / MADE IN U.S.A.”. The bottom of the receiver is marked “1296461” and “H.A.M.”. The HAM marking means that this rifle was once part of Harold A. McCallum’s collection who began stamping all of his guns after a large portion of his collection was stolen.
Barrel Length: 24 ¼”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed into a textured ramp that is fixed to the barrel and slotted for a hood. The hood has been removed. The rear sight is a u-notch semi-buckhorn elevator sight, dovetailed to the barrel and fine elevation adjustment. The left side of the receiver is drilled, tapped, and filled for the mounting of a receiver sight (not included).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with capped forend, semi-pistol grip, fluted straight comb, and checkered steel buttplate. The stocks have light handling wear with a few scattered light nicks, scuffs and scratches. There is light finish loss at the heel and toe, and generally on the belly. There are some more concentrated nicks and scuffs on the comb near the buttplate. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 1/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. Overall, the stocks are in about Fine condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 85% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows general operation wear. There is thinning on the leading edges and bottom of the receiver. There are light handling marks with some more notable scratches on the receiver. The screw heads range from lightly tool marked to disfigured with serviceable slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in about Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions smoothly and correctly, and the trigger is crisp. This rifle has lever and half-cock hammer safeties. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: Winchester’s venerable Model 94 rifle, long a favorite of hunters and outdoorsmen, was beginning to lose sales in the early 1920’s, although the shorter barreled carbine was still popular. More people were traveling by motorcar and railroad, and Winchester thought a takedown rifle based on the Model 94 would sell well. The Model 55 was introduced in 1924, but never sold particularly well, and was discontinued in 1932 when it was superseded by the Model 64. The Model 64 was a redesign of the Model 55 with a longer magazine tube and made with a solid frame only. The Model 64 stayed in production until 1957, with a total of only 66,783 manufactured, making it one of the rarer lever action models made by Winchester. A 2nd batch of 8250 was produced in the early 1970’s, but those made before 1964 have better quality and smoothness of operation than that found on more modern Model 94’s.
Winchester Model 64 .30-30 WCF Lever Action Rifle 1943-1948 C&R
Lot #389 (Sale Order 389 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 64
Serial Number: 1311003
Year of Manufacture: 1943-1948
Caliber: .30-30 W.C.F.
Action Type: Top Ejecting Lever Action with 2/3 Length Tubular Magazine
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “-WINCHESTER- / PROOF STEEL”, “MODEL 64-WINCHESTER- / -TRADE MARK-”, “.30 W.C.F.-”. The top of the barrel and receiver are marked with WP proofs. The right side of the barrel is marked “MADE IN U.S.A. WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / -NEW HAVEN. CONN.”. The top tang is marked “WINCHESTER / TRADE MARK / MADE IN U.S.A.”. The bottom of the receiver is marked “1311003”.
Barrel Length: 24 ¼”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed into a textured ramp that is fixed to the barrel and slotted for its included hood. The rear sight is a u-notch semi-buckhorn elevator sight, dovetailed to the barrel and fine elevation adjustment. The left side of the receiver is drilled, tapped, and filled for the mounting of a receiver sight (not included).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with capped forend, semi-pistol grip, fluted straight comb, and checkered steel buttplate. The stocks have light handling wear with a few scattered light nicks, scuffs and scratches. There is a small repair on the belly where the belly at the toe had cracked away. The left side of the buttstock toward the wrist has a spot of minor scrapes. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 1/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. Overall, the stocks are in about Fine condition as repaired and refinished.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 90% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows light operation wear and is generally complete throughout. There is minor thinning on the bottom of the receiver that has taken to a light patina. The forend cap has taken some minor patina as well. There is minor freckled oxidation on the barrel around the rear sight as well as some more prominent oxidation on the lever and tangs. The screw heads range from lightly tool marked to disfigured with serviceable slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in about Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions smoothly and correctly, and the trigger is crisp. This rifle has lever and half-cock hammer safeties. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: Winchester’s venerable Model 94 rifle, long a favorite of hunters and outdoorsmen, was beginning to lose sales in the early 1920’s, although the shorter barreled carbine was still popular. More people were traveling by motorcar and railroad, and Winchester thought a takedown rifle based on the Model 94 would sell well. The Model 55 was introduced in 1924, but never sold particularly well, and was discontinued in 1932 when it was superseded by the Model 64. The Model 64 was a redesign of the Model 55 with a longer magazine tube and made with a solid frame only. The Model 64 stayed in production until 1957, with a total of only 66,783 manufactured, making it one of the rarer lever action models made by Winchester. A 2nd batch of 8250 was produced in the early 1970’s, but those made before 1964 have better quality and smoothness of operation than that found on more modern Model 94’s.
Winchester Model 64 .32 Win Special Lever Action Rifle 1949 C&R
Lot #390 (Sale Order 390 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 64
Serial Number: 1602568
Year of Manufacture: 1949
Caliber: .32 W.S.
Action Type: Top Ejecting Lever Action with 2/3 Length Tubular Magazine
Barrel Length: 24 ¼”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed into a textured ramp that is fixed to the barrel and slotted for a hood. The hood has been removed. The rear sight is a flat top u-notch semi-buckhorn elevator sight, dovetailed to the barrel. The right side of the receiver has two pairs of drilled and tapped holes for the mounting of a receiver scope base.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with capped forend, semi-pistol grip, fluted straight comb, and checkered steel buttplate. The stocks have light handling wear with a few scattered light nicks, scuffs and scratches. There is light finish loss on the heel and toe. There are minor compression marks intermittently placed about the stock with one notable dent on the right side of the buttstock and on the right side of the forearm at the cap. There are no chips or cracks. There is wear where the lever sits against the wood on the bottom face of the grip. The LOP measures 13 1/4" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. Overall, the stocks are in about Fine condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 97% of its metal finish. The finish is strong throughout. There is minor thinning on the bottom of the receiver and leading edges.There is thinning on the muzzle. The screw heads range from lightly tool marked to disfigured with serviceable slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in about Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions smoothly and correctly, and the trigger is crisp. This rifle has lever and half-cock hammer safeties. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: This is a Winchester Model 64 Rifle, Serial Number 1602568, was made in 1949. It is chambered in .32 W.S with a 24 1/4” barrel and ¾ length magazine tube. In about Excellent overall condition, this rifle retains about 97% of its original finish, the bore is bright with sharp rifling and no erosion. Winchester’s venerable Model 94 rifle, long a favorite of hunters and outdoorsmen, was beginning to lose sales in the early 1920’s, although the shorter barreled carbine was still popular. More people were travelling by motorcar and railroad, and Winchester thought a takedown rifle based on the Model 94 would sell well. The Model 55 was introduced in 1924, but never sold particularly well, and was discontinued in 1932 when it was superseded by the Model 64. The Model 64 was a redesign of the Model 55 with a longer magazine tube and made with a solid frame only. The Model 64 stayed in production until 1957, with a total of only 66,783 manufactured, making it one of the rarer lever action models made by Winchester. A 2nd batch of 8250 was produced in the early 1970’s, but those made before 1964 have better quality and smoothness of operation than that found on more modern Model 94’s. We expect the Winchester collectors to be very interested in this rifle and if the collectors don’t take enough notice, this will make someone a very nice deer rifle.
Winchester Model 64 Deer Rifle Deluxe .32 Special W.S. Lever Action Rifle, MFD 1953 C&R
Lot #391 (Sale Order 391 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 64 Deluxe “Deer Rifle”
Serial Number: 1956443
Year of Manufacture: 1953
Caliber: .32 Winchester Special
Action Type: Top Ejecting Lever Action with 2/3 Length Tubular Magazine
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “MADE IN NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S. OF AMERICA / -WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL-“, -“WINCHESTER / -TRADE MARK-“-, “MODEL 64 – 32 WIN. SPL.-“. The top of the barrel and the receiver chamber ring are each marked with a “WP” proof. The underside of the receiver is marked “1956443”. The lower tang in front of the the trigger is marked with “CV”.
Barrel Length: 24 ¼”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed into a hooded, textured ramp that is fixed to the barrel. The rear sight dovetailed has been filled with a Marble blank. The left side of the receiver is drilled and tapped with a Redfield receiver sight installed, adjustable for windage and elevation.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece checkered walnut with semi-beavertail forend, capped pistol grip, straight comb, checkered steel shotgun-style buttplate and a sling-plate mounted in the belly and another integral to the nosecap both fitted with sling rings. The stocks have light handling wear with a few scattered light nicks, scuffs and scratches with finish loss primarily all around the forend where the new lacquer finish has been scraped away intermittently. There are no chips or cracks. The checkering is well defined with worn peaks. The LOP measures 13 ” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has minor wear, mostly at the heel and toe, with light erosion around the edges and defined checkering. Overall, the stocks are in about Good condition as refinished.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is some intermittent and scattered pitting on the lands. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 7/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 87% of its metal finish.The balance of the finish shows operation wear. There are loading marks on the loading plate. There are a few minor scratches scattered about the metal. There is thinning on the muzzle and leading edges. There are tool marks all around the rear sight base moving toward the receiver. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in about Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions smoothly and correctly, and the trigger is crisp. This rifle has lever and half-cock hammer safeties. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: This is a Winchester Model 64 Rifle in .32 Winchester Special with a 24 1/4” barrel and ¾ length magazine tube. The rifle is a 64 Deer Rifle, the deluxe version with checkered stocks, capped grip and sling mounts front and rear. In about Fine overall condition, this rifle retains about 87% of its original finish, the bore is bright with sharp rifling and minor pitting on the lands. Winchester’s venerable Model 94 rifle, long a favorite of hunters and outdoorsmen, was beginning to lose sales in the early 1920’s, although the shorter barreled carbine was still popular. More people were travelling by motorcar and railroad, and Winchester thought a takedown rifle based on the Model 94 would sell well. The Model 55 was introduced in 1924, but never sold particularly well, and was discontinued in 1932 when it was superseded by the Model 64. The Model 64 was a redesign of the Model 55 with a longer magazine tube and made with a solid frame only. The Model 64 stayed in production until 1957, with a total of only 66,783 manufactured, making it one of the rarer lever action models made by Winchester. A 2nd batch of 8250 was produced in the early 1970’s, but those made before 1964 have better quality and smoothness of operation than that found on more modern Model 94’s. We expect the Winchester collectors to be very interested in this rifle, especially in such high condition and being the deluxe variant. If the collectors don’t take enough notice, this will make someone a very nice deer rifle.
Winchester Model 64 .30-30 Win Lever Action Rifle, MFD 1954 C&R
Lot #392 (Sale Order 392 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 64
Serial Number: 2004191
Year of Manufacture: 1954
Caliber: .30-30 Winchester
Action Type: Top Ejecting Lever Action with 2/3 Length Tubular Magazine
Barrel Length: 24 ¼”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed into a hooded, textured ramp that is fixed to the barrel. The hood has been removed. The rear sight dovetail is empty. The left side of the receiver is mounted with a Lyman 66A aperture sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with capped forend, semi-pistol grip, fluted straight comb, and checkered steel buttplate. The stocks have light handling wear with a few scattered light nicks, scuffs and scratches. There is a very thin loss along the right side of the upper tang. There is some finish loss on the sides of the buttstock and at the comb where the wood meets the buttplate. The plate has minor erosion at the heel and toe. The LOP measures 13 1/4" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. Overall, the stocks are in about Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 95% of its metal finish. The finish is strong throughout. There is minor thinning on the bottom of the receiver and leading edges. There are a couple spots on top of the barrel where there is some finish loss, including around the rear sight dovetail. There is thinning on the muzzle. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in about Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions smoothly and correctly, and the trigger is crisp. This rifle has lever and half-cock hammer safeties. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: This is a Winchester Model 64 Rifle, Serial Number 2004191, was made in 1954. It is chambered in .30-30 Win with a 24 1/4” barrel and ¾ length magazine tube. In about Excellent overall condition, this rifle retains about 95% of its original finish, the bore is bright with sharp rifling and no erosion. Winchester’s venerable Model 94 rifle, long a favorite of hunters and outdoorsmen, was beginning to lose sales in the early 1920’s, although the shorter barreled carbine was still popular. More people were travelling by motorcar and railroad, and Winchester thought a takedown rifle based on the Model 94 would sell well. The Model 55 was introduced in 1924, but never sold particularly well, and was discontinued in 1932 when it was superseded by the Model 64. The Model 64 was a redesign of the Model 55 with a longer magazine tube and made with a solid frame only. The Model 64 stayed in production until 1957, with a total of only 66,783 manufactured, making it one of the rarer lever action models made by Winchester. A 2nd batch of 8250 was produced in the early 1970’s, but those made before 1964 have better quality and smoothness of operation than that found on more modern Model 94’s. We expect the Winchester collectors to be very interested in this rifle and if the collectors don’t take enough notice, this will make someone a very nice deer rifle.
Winchester Post-War Model 64 Deluxe Deer Rifle .32 Special Lever Action Rifle 1951 C&R
Lot #393 (Sale Order 393 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 64 Deluxe “Deer Rifle”
Serial Number: 1772267
Year of Manufacture: 1951
Caliber: .32 Winchester Special (.32 WS)
Action Type: Top Ejecting Lever Action Rifle with a three quarters length tubular magazine.
Barrel Length: 24 1/4” Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed into a hooded, textured ramp that is fixed to the barrel. The rear sight is a “U”-notched semi-buckhorn elevator sight that is dovetailed into the barrel with the notch fine-adjustable for elevation. The left side of the receiver is drilled, tapped, and filled.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are “deluxe” two-piece checkered walnut with a semi-beavertail forend, capped pistol grip, fluted straight comb, sling-plate mounted in the belly (the other is integral to the nosecap), both with sling swivels, and a checkered steel shotgun-style buttplate. The stocks have light handling wear with a few scattered light nicks, scuffs, and scratches. There are no chips or cracks. The checkering is well defined, mostly sharp. The LOP measures 13 1/4" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate has minor wear, mostly at the heel where there is some corrosion. Overall, the stocks are in about Excellent Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 97% of its metal finish. The finish is strong throughout. There is minor thinning on the bottom of the receiver and leading edges. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in about Excellent Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions smoothly and correctly, and the trigger is crisp. This rifle has lever and half-cock hammer safeties. We did not fire this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: At a time when more people were traveling by motorcar and railroad than by horse and stagecoach, Winchester thought a lever action rifle based on the Model 94 (it would fill the gap between the 26” barrel sporting rifle and the 20” barrel carbine) would sell like hotcakes. The Model 55 was introduced in 1924, but never sold particularly well, and was discontinued in 1932 when it was superseded by the Model 64. The Model 64 was a redesign of the Model 55 with a longer magazine tube, and made with a solid frame only. The Model 64 stayed in production from 1933 until 1957, with a total of only 66,783 manufactured, making it one of the rarer Winchester lever action models. The Model 64 was made in two grades, the “Standard Rifle” and the deluxe “Deer Rifle”, with the latter boasting checkered walnut stocks, a steel grip cap, and sling mounts. Any Model 64 deluxe “Deer Rifle” remains scarce and desirable today.
This Winchester Model 64 Deluxe “Deer Rifle” was made in 1951 and is in Excellent Condition. It features a 24 1/4” barrel, 97% of its lustrous, original blued finish, gorgeous “deluxe” two-piece checkered walnut stocks with a capped pistol grip, sling mounts, and a checkered steel shotgun-style buttplate, clear markings, a three quarters length magazine tube, and a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion. The .32 Winchester Special cartridge is based on .30-30 WCF, perhaps the most popular deer cartridge in America, but necked-up to .32 caliber, giving it a little more power. This is a phenomenal, high condition Model 64 Deluxe “Deer Rifle”, and would be a welcome addition to any Winchester collection.
Pre-64 Winchester Model 71 .348 WCF 24" Lever Action Rifle 1955 C&R
Lot #394 (Sale Order 394 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 71
Serial Number: 42296
Year of Manufacture: 1955
Caliber: .348 Winchester Center Fire (WCF)
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with a two thirds length tubular magazine.
Barrel Length: 24” Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to a hooded, textured, ramped base fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a “U”-notch semi-buckhorn elevator sight dovetailed to the barrel. The left side of the receiver is drilled, tapped, and filled for sight options.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with a semi-beavertail forend with steel cap, semi-pistol grip, fluted straight comb, and checkered steel buttplate. The stocks have some scattered light nicks, scuffs, and compressions. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 1/4" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate has minor wear with well defined checkering. The wood sits “proud” to the metal. Overall, the stocks are in about Fine Condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its metal finish. The finish is lightly thinning at some edges. There are a few scattered light marks. The action shows minor operational wear, most evident on the hammer. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in about Excellent Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The hammer has a half-cock safety. The lever lock-up is tight. We did not fire this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 71 was introduced in 1935 and continued the lineage of the John Browning designed Model 1886, but in a mechanically strengthened rifle chambered for the new, powerful .348 Winchester Center Fire cartridge. This was the only chambering of the Model 71, and .348 WCF was in fact developed specifically for this rifle. The cartridge is ideal for North American big game hunting in brush where shorter shots are taken, and with modern projectiles such as Hornady’s Lever-evolution, the round can now perform admirably at longer ranges as well. The Model 71 incorporated a pistol grip, shorter magazine tube, and a round barrel (in only two lengths, 24” or 20”), and a bit over 47,000 were built over its production run from 1935-1957.
This Winchester Model 71 Lever Action Rifle was made in 1955, fairly late in production, and is in Excellent Condition. It features a 24” barrel, 98% of its crisp, original blued finish, gorgeous two-piece smooth walnut stocks with a semi-pistol grip, fluted straight comb, and checkered steel buttplate, clear markings, strong mechanics, and a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion. This is a stunningly beautiful Winchester Model 71 Lever Action Rifle, and would be a welcome addition to any collection.
Pre-64 Winchester Model 71 Like 1886 .348 WCF Lever Action Rifle 1948 C&R
Lot #395 (Sale Order 395 of 674)
Make: Winchester Repeating Arms
Model: 71
Serial Number: 26846
Year of Manufacture: 1948
Caliber: .348 Winchester
Action Type: This rifle has a lever action with a two thirds length tubular magazine.
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “MADE IN NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S. OF AMERICA / -WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL-“, “-WINCHESTER- / -TRADE MARK-“, “MODEL 71 – 348 W.C.F.-“. The top of the barrel at the rear and the top of the receiver at the front are each marked with an ovalled “WP” proof. The bottom of the receiver at the front is marked “26846”.
Barrel Length: 24”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to a slotted, textured, ramped base fixed to the front of the barrel. The hood has been removed. The rear sight is a folding invertible u/u notch sight, fine adjustable for elevation, dovetailed to the barrel. The side of the receiver has a series of drilled, tapped, and filled holes.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are 2-piece smooth walnut with pistol grip, fluted straight comb, semi-beavertail forend with steel cap, and checkered steel buttplate. There are nicks, scratches, compressions, and finish loss intermittently throughout the stock, but concentrated around the rear of the buttstock. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 1/4" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has generally sharp checkering with wear, finish loss, and spotted corrosion at the heel and toe. There is a drilled out hole in the belly behind the sling stud, offset slightly to the right. Overall, the stocks are in Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion in the bore. There is some stubborn fouling. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 8/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 65% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows general operation wear, scattered oxidation, and thinning on the leading edges. There is finish loss on the bottom of the receiver and muzzle, as well as around the chamber ring. Otherwise, there are only light handling marks. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The hammer has a half-cock safety. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: This is a Winchester Model 71 rifle made in 1948. The Model 71 was a continuation of the 1886 design, with a pistol grip, shorter magazine tube and round barrel, produced in only two variants, 24" and 20". This rifle is chambered in .348 WCF, the only cartridge the 71 was ever chambered for besides experimental models, and which was actually developed just for this model. The cartridge is great for North American big game hunting in brush where shorter shots are taken and with modern projectiles such as Hornady’s Lever-evolution can now perform well at longer ranges, as well. All of the Winchester rifles made before 1964 are prized by shooters and collectors alike, but the Model 71 was produced for 22 years, a relatively short production life for a Winchester, with fewer than 50,000 rifles made altogether. A model 71 in any condition will likely bring a lot of interest from the Winchester collectors and given this one's strong bore and mechanics, this rifle will be sure to please.
Deluxe Winchester Model 71 .348 WCF 24" Lever Action Rifle 1941 C&R
Lot #396 (Sale Order 396 of 674)
Make: Winchester Repeating Arms
Model: 71
Serial Number: 19467
Year of Manufacture: 1941
Caliber: .348 Winchester
Action Type: This rifle has a lever action with a two thirds length tubular magazine.
Barrel Length: 24”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to a hooded, textured, ramped base fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight dovetail has been filled with a male dovetail. The bolt is mounted with an adjustable Winchester No. 98A Bolt Peep sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are 2-piece checkered walnut with a capped pistol grip, fluted straight comb, semi-beavertail forend with steel cap, and checkered steel buttplate. There is a sling plate inlet to the belly and a sling mount dovetailed to the bottom of the forend cap, both installed with sling rings. The stocks have some scattered scuffs and scratches throughout including a few small scrapes. The LOP measures 13 1/4” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has minor wear with well defined checkering. The top of the buttstock at the buttplate has some finish loss The stocks appear all original.. Overall, the stocks are in about Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion in the bore. There is some stubborn fouling on the lands. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 85% of its metal finish. The finish is generally strong with some operation wear on the bolt, loading plate, and lever. There is thinning on the receiver, lever and leading edges. There is mottled oxidation on the lever and bottom tang. There are a few small nicks on top of the barrel in front of the chamber ring. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in about Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The hammer has a half-cock safety. The lever lock-up is tight. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: This is a Winchester Model 71 Deluxe rifle made in 1941. The Model 71 was a continuation of the 1886 design, with a pistol grip, shorter magazine tube and round barrel, produced in only two variants, 24" and 20". This rifle is chambered in .348 WCF, the only cartridge the 71 was ever chambered for besides experimental models, and which was actually developed just for this model. The cartridge is great for North American big game hunting in brush where shorter shots are taken and with modern projectiles such as Hornady’s Lever-evolution can now perform well at longer ranges, as well.
All of the Winchester rifles made before 1964 are prized by shooters and collectors alike, but the Model 71 was produced for 22 years, a relatively short production life for a Winchester, with fewer than 50,000 rifles made altogether. A model 71 in any condition will likely bring a lot of interest from the Winchester collectors and this nice Deluxe example retains a great bore and strong mechanics. It would make for a nice shooter or addition to a collection.
Deluxe Winchester Model 71 .348 WCF 24" Lever Action Rifle 1955 C&R
Lot #397 (Sale Order 397 of 674)
Make: Winchester Repeating Arms
Model: 71
Serial Number: 43258
Year of Manufacture: 1955
Caliber: .348 Winchester
Action Type: This rifle has a lever action with a two thirds length tubular magazine.
Barrel Length: 24”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to a hooded, textured, ramped base fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a “U”-notch elevator sight dovetailed to the rear of the barrel, the notch is fine-adjustable for elevation. The left-rear of the receiver is drilled, tapped and filled for a receiver sight (none present).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are 2-piece checkered walnut with a capped pistol grip, fluted straight comb, semi-beavertail forend with steel cap, and checkered steel buttplate. There is a sling plate inlet to the belly and a sling mount dovetailed to the bottom of the forend cap, both installed with sling rings. The stocks have some faint scattered scuffs and scratches. The LOP measures 13 ?” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has minor wear with well defined checkering. The forend appears completely original. The buttstock appears to have been touched up around the wrist. There is a small loss on the left side of the wrist at the corner of the receiver and top tang. Overall, the stocks are in about Fine condition as partially refinished.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion in the bore. There are a couple minor spots of stubborn fouling on the lands. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 96% of its metal finish. The finish is generally strong with some minor erosion around the muzzle. There are some light marks on the bottom of the trigger guard. The action shows light operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in about Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The hammer has a half-cock safety. The lever lock-up is tight. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: This is a Winchester Model 71 Deluxe rifle made in 1955. The Model 71 was a continuation of the 1886 design, with a pistol grip, shorter magazine tube and round barrel, produced in only two variants, 24" and 20". This rifle is chambered in .348 WCF, the only cartridge the 71 was ever chambered for besides experimental models, and which was actually developed just for this model. The cartridge is great for North American big game hunting in brush where shorter shots are taken and with modern projectiles such as Hornady’s Lever-evolution can now perform well at longer ranges, as well.
All of the Winchester rifles made before 1964 are prized by shooters and collectors alike, but the Model 71 was produced for 22 years, a relatively short production life for a Winchester, with fewer than 50,000 rifles made altogether. A model 71 in any condition will likely bring a lot of interest from the Winchester collectors and this nice Deluxe example retains a mint bore and strong mechanics. It would make for a nice shooter or addition to a collection.
Pre-64 Winchester Early Model 88 .308 Win 22" Box Magazine Lever Action Rifle 1956 C&R
Lot #398 (Sale Order 398 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 88
Serial Number: 34917
Year of Manufacture: 1956
Caliber: .308 Winchester
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle fed by Detachable Magazine
Barrel Length: 22” Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a hooded beaded blade dovetailed to a ramped serrated base fixed to the barrel above the muzzle. The rear sight is an elevation-adjustable “U”-notch insert with a white diamond reference in a flip-up mount dovetailed to the top rear of the barrel. The top of the receiver is drilled, tapped, and filled to accommodate mounts for optics (none included).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is one-piece checkered walnut with a capped semi-pistol grip, fluted straight comb, two sling loops, and a Winchester checkered plastic buttplate. There are a couple small marks near the toe. Otherwise, the stock shows no notable wear. The checkering is crisp. The LOP measures 13 3/4” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. Overall, the stock rates in about Excellent Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of its metal finish. The metal shows a couple light handling and storage marks. The screw heads are sharp, though some show light use. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Excellent Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle includes one vintage original Winchester blued 4-round magazine in Excellent Condition, and stamped “WINCHESTER / TRADE MARK” on the bottom floorplate.
Our Assessment:Introduced in 1955 for the (at the time) new .308 Winchester cartridge, the streamlined, hammerless Winchester Model 88 was entirely different and technically more advanced than any of their previous lever action rifles. Within a year, the .243 Winchester and .358 Winchester cartridges were added to the Model 88, and in 1963, the .284 Winchester cartridge became available. The Model 88 boasted a solid frame, front locking 3-lug rotating bolt, side ejection, short throw lever, crossbolt safety, one-piece walnut pistol grip stock, black plastic buttplate, and a steel 4-shot detachable box magazine (three shot in .284 Win.). Produced from 1955-1973, the overall appearance was very similar to the Model 100, and the Model 88 was essentially a lever-action version of its semi-automatic cousin. Much of the preceding information courtesy of the gunwriter Chuck Hawks.
This Winchester Model 88 Lever Action Rifle was made in 1956, just the second year of production, and is in Excellent Condition. It features a 22” barrel, 99% of its crisp, original blued finish, a gorgeous one-piece checkered walnut stock with a capped semi-pistol grip, fluted straight comb, and a Winchester checkered plastic buttplate, a beautiful original Winchester blued 4-round mag, and a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion. Anyone who hunts in the woods will appreciate this rifle’s short barrel and fast handling characteristics for quick shots on running game. That said, this Pre-64 Model 88 would also make a fine addition to a Winchester collection.
Pre-64 Winchester Model 88 .243 Win 22" Box Magazine Lever Action Rifle 1961 C&R
Lot #399 (Sale Order 399 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 88
Serial Number: 125161A
Year of Manufacture: 1961
Caliber: .243 Winchester
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle fed by Detachable Magazine
Barrel Length: 22” Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a hooded beaded blade dovetailed to a ramped serrated base fixed to the barrel above the muzzle. The rear sight is an elevation-adjustable “U”-notch insert with a white diamond reference in a flip-up mount dovetailed to the top rear of the barrel. The top of the receiver is drilled, tapped, and filled to accommodate mounts for optics (none included).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is one-piece checkered walnut with a steel capped semi-pistol grip, a fluted straight comb, two sling loops, and a checkered plastic buttplate. There are a few faint scuffs on the bottom of the forend. The checkering is crisp. The LOP measures 13 3/4” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. Overall, the stock rates in about Excellent Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates at 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of its metal finish. The metal shows a couple light handling and storage marks. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Excellent Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle includes one vintage original Winchester blued 4-round magazine in Excellent Condition, and stamped “WINCHESTER / TRADE MARK” on the bottom floorplate.
Our Assessment:Introduced in 1955 for the (at the time) new .308 Winchester cartridge, the streamlined, hammerless Winchester Model 88 was entirely different and technically more advanced than any of their previous lever action rifles. Within a year, the .243 Winchester and .358 Winchester cartridges were added to the Model 88, and in 1963, the .284 Winchester cartridge became available. The Model 88 boasted a solid frame, front locking 3-lug rotating bolt, side ejection, short throw lever, crossbolt safety, one-piece walnut pistol grip stock, black plastic buttplate, and a steel 4-shot detachable box magazine (three shot in .284 Win.). Produced from 1955-1973, the overall appearance was very similar to the Model 100, and the Model 88 was essentially a lever-action version of its semi-automatic cousin. Much of the preceding information courtesy of the gunwriter Chuck Hawks.
This Winchester Model 88 Lever Action Rifle was made in 1961 and is in Excellent Condition. It features a 22” barrel, 99% of its crisp, original blued finish, a gorgeous one-piece checkered walnut stock with a steel capped semi-pistol grip, a fluted straight comb, and a checkered plastic buttplate, a beautiful original Winchester blued 4-round mag, and a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion. Anyone who hunts in the woods will appreciate this rifle’s short barrel and fast handling characteristics for quick shots on running game. That said, this Pre-64 Model 88 would also make a fine addition to a Winchester collection.
Belgium Flobert 6mm/.22 BB Cap Single-Shot Parlor Rifle 23" & Sheath Circa 1850-1893 Antique
Lot #400 (Sale Order 400 of 674)
Make: Belgian
Model: Flobert Parlor Rifle
Serial#: NVSN
Year of Manufacture: Circa 1850-1893, ATF Antique
Caliber: 6 mm Flobert/.22 BB Cap.
Action Type: Single-Shot Flobert style rifle with Extractor.
Markings: The left side of the barrel, at the chamber, is marked “E /LG / *” inside an oval which was the standard Belgian proof from 1811 until 1893 and “* / E” which was the inspector’s marking.
Barrel Length: 23.25”. Octagonal.
Sights/ Optics: The front sight is a dovetailed brass blade. The rear sight is a dovetailed “V”-notch.
Stock Configuration & Condition/ Grip: The stock is one-piece wood featuring a smooth forend, a checkered semi-pistol grip, a straight comb and a semi-crescent butt-plate. The stock has scattered light handling marks, nicks and scuffs. The checkering is mostly sharp. The LOP is 13.75” from the trigger to the rear end of the butt-plate. The buttplate has some surface rust, its original finish has largely worn off and it is coated in oxidation. It is embossed with a stag. The stock has been ornately decorated with brass and mother of pearl button inlaid on both sides of the stock. Some pieces are missing. Overall, the stock is in Good condition for an Antique.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is grey with mostly visible rifling. There is erosion concentrated at the center of the bore. The bore rate 5/10 in this writer’s opinion.
Overall Condition: The rifle retains about 0% of its original finish. Otherwise, the finish has largely worn off. The rifle is now coated in mild-moderate surface oxidation and has taken a patina color. There are light-moderate handling marks, nicks and scuffs. Notably, the breech block has been removed making the rifle inoperable. Some markings remain clear. The screwheads have moderate tool-marks but they remain serviceable. Overall, the rifle is in Good condition for an Antique.
Mechanics: The action does not function correctly. The “legged” pivoting Breechblock of the warnant action that would push back on the extractor has been removed making the weapon inoperable. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box Paperwork and Accessories: This rifle is accompanied by a deer skin sheath ornate with beads the heath is in good shape.
Our Assessment: This is a Belgian manufactured Flobert style single-shot rifle which appears to be chambered for a 6 mm Flobert/.22 BB Cap round. In regards to the caliber, the rifle can successfully chamber and extract a .22 LR round but due to the gun’s advanced age we recommend having the chamber cast to confirm the correct caliber of ammunition. The rifle is based on a design by the French firearms designer Louis-Nicolas Flobert. His iconic rifles were typically designed as “parlor rifles” which were meant to be used for indoor target shooting. It did not take long for Belgian companies, during the 19th century the country had a robust gun industry, to begin producing versions of the rifle for export. This rifle appears to have been originally designed to fire rimfire cartridges. Despite being at least 130 years old, the rifle remains sound and has been updated with this aesthetic charm. This is an interesting old Belgian manufactured rifle that I believe looked great as someone’s back pack piece in living history.
Native American Inspired Hand Painted Child's Buck Skin Shirt & Beaded Moccasins
Lot #401 (Sale Order 401 of 674)
A Native American-inspired hand-painted child’s buckskin shirt and beaded moccasins is a beautiful and culturally rich ensemble that celebrates traditional craftsmanship and artistry. Made of soft, tanned buckskin, known for its durability and flexibility, perfect for comfort and movement. Fringes added along the sleeves, hem, and chest for movement and style, often a hallmark of Native American attire. The shirt might be used for special ceremonies, storytelling, or as part of a coming-of-age tradition. The Moccasins have intricate hand-sewn designs using colorful beads with floral design representing growth and connection to nature.This set could be a beautiful showcase item for collectors, museums, or homes with Western or Native American themes.
Indian French Fusil Trade Gun 20 GA .62 Cal 46" Flintlock Smoothbore
Lot #402 (Sale Order 402 of 674)
Make: Unknown, “Annely” "London" marked on the barrel.
Model: Fusil Indian Trade Gun style flintlock smoothbore
Serial#: NSN
Year of Manufacture: 20th Century
Caliber: 20 Gauge / .62 caliber ball
Action Type: Flintlock
Markings: “Annely” & “London” can be found on the barrel.
Barrel Length: 46” octagon-to-round
Sights/ Optics: Front blade
Stock Configuration & Condition/ Grip: The stock is walnut with brass fittings. There are scratches, scuffs, and compression dents throughout. The finish is rough and some of the stock pins are not fully set into the stock. There is a split in the stock near the muzzle and also a perpendicular crack a the buttstock. Overall, the stock is in fair Condition.
Type of Finish: Metal: In the white, brass. Wood: Oil.
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: Bore is dark with heavy corrosion running the length of the barrel. The bore rates in 5/10 in this writer’s opinion.
Overall Condition: This flintlock smoothbore is in Good Condition. The metal surfaces have handling wear and scratches throughout. The buttplate heel and edges are worn. The barrelis white throughout, with the heaviest being near the muzzle end. There are spots of finish loss on the brass trigger guard, along with two spots of surface rust on the exterior of the rounded area. The frizzen face is scuffed from use also thereis a replacement plate over the frizzen. The pan has a large black spot on the outside rear corner as well as spots of surface rust, which extend over to the flash hole and barrel. There is also some more distinct finish loss on the barrel adjacent to the pan.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box Paperwork and Accessories: 1 Gun flint and 1 ramrod.
Our Assessment: This is a nice example of an early to mid-18th century North American trade gun that is reminiscent of those that would have been used on the early American frontier. This would make a fine addition to any American contemporary flintlock collection.
Tom Saubert Original Oil On Canvas "Outrunning Pursuit" Native American Plains Tribe Painting
Lot #403 (Sale Order 403 of 674)
For many Native American tribes on the Plains, war and hunting were their major pursuits, and the foundation upon which their culture was built. Warlike tribes such as the Sioux, Cheyenne, Arapaho, and Comanche counted their wealth in terms of horseflesh, captives, and buffalo skins, and the easiest way to acquire that frontier lucre was raiding. That usually involved bursting upon a settlement or rival tribe’s encampment with thunderclap surprise, and absconding with their plunder after some displays of horsemanship, “counting coup”, and skill and daring in combat. The lifestyles of those Native American tribes on the Great Plains, whose cultures were built and passed down over numerous generations and thousands of years, eventually gave way to the westward expansion of the United States, and they were assimilated into Anglo-American culture or placed in modest reservations. This Tom Saubert Original Oil On Canvas “Outrunning Pursuit” Native American Plains Tribe Framed & Matted Painting is in Excellent Condition, with some scattered dark soiling and some light scattered chipping to the edges of the frame, some light scattered brownish spot soiling and nicking to the edges of the matting, and with some light scattered age wear evident. Otherwise, the painting is in excellent shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it’s an original oil on canvas painting titled “OUTRUNNING PURSUIT”, and so marked on a small brass plaque pinned to the lower middle front frame, which is also marked with the artist’s name, “Tom Saubert” (born 1950 and painting out of Kalispell, Montana), depicts a warlike Native American tribe on the Great Plains (only warlike tribes wore the type of headdress and bone breastplate donned by the leader in the foreground) driving captured horses over the rolling hills landscape while the sun sets in the background, and is signed “T Saubert” by the artist in elegant fashion at the lower right front, along with the date of the work, “1988”. It measures 27 1/2” x 17 1/2” and remains beautifully matted in a 36” x 26” gilt washed heavy hardwood frame, features the original “T Saubert” gallery tag at the middle back of the canvas, just below the hanging wire across the middle reverse, and comes complete with the original bill of sale from “The Plainsmen Gallery” of Clearwater, Florida that lists the original day the painting was sold, “December 23, 1988”, as well as the original price paid, “$3,200”. A beautiful example of a rare, original Tom Saubert Original Oil On Canvas “Outrunning Pursuit” Native American Plains Tribe Framed & Matted Painting.
Tom Saubert Original Pastel "Shirt Leather" Native American Bighorn Sheep Painting
Lot #404 (Sale Order 404 of 674)
Native American tribes on the Great Plains in the 19th century used the natural resources around them as the foundation for their lifestyle. Whichever animal was most plentiful in the region they inhabited was hunted religiously, and its horns, sinew, and hide used for everything from cutlery to bow strings to shirts and pants. There was a band of Mountain Shoshone who lived in the area that became Yellowstone National Park who hunted bighorn sheep to the point that they became known as the Tukudika, or Sheep Eater Indians. The lifestyles of those Native American tribes on the Great Plains, whose cultures were built and passed down over numerous generations and thousands of years, eventually gave way to the westward expansion of the United States, and they were assimilated into Anglo-American culture or placed in modest reservations. This Tom Saubert Original Pastel “Shirt Leather” Native American Bighorn Sheep Framed & Matted Painting is in Excellent Condition, with some light chipping to the top right corners of the frame, several scattered tears around the edges of the black paper backing, and with some light scattered age wear evident. Otherwise, the painting is in excellent shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it’s an original pastel painting titled “SHIRT LEATHER”, and so marked on a small brass plaque pinned to the lower middle front frame, which is also marked with the artist’s name, “Tom Saubert” (born 1950 and painting out of Kalispell, Montana), depicts a Native American woman scraping the hide from a bighorn sheep skin in the traditional Native American method of stretching it out and staking it to the ground with pegs, with the skull of the animal in the foreground, and the woman’s child looking on at the painstaking process in the background, and is signed “T Saubert” by the artist in elegant fashion at the lower right front. It measures 23 3/8” x 17 3/8” and remains beautifully matted in a 32” x 26 1/2” glass faced, gilt washed hardwood frame, features a black paper backing with a hanging wire across the middle reverse, and is a beautiful example of a rare, original Tom Saubert Original Pastel “Shirt Leather” Native American Bighorn Sheep Framed & Matted Painting.
Markings: The left side of the barrel assembly is marked “MARBLE’S / GAME GETTER GUN / MARBLE ARMS & MFG.CO. / GLADSTONE.MICH.U.S.A.”. The right side of the barrel assembly is marked “UPPER BARREL 22 S.L.LR & N.R.A. / LOWER BARREL .44 GG & .410 2”. The top of the frame is marked “17284”.
Barrel Length: 18”
Sights/ Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade fixed to the barrel. The rear sight is a 3 leaf combination sight pinned to a screwed and dovetailed base atop the barrel assembly. The aperture leaf flips at the rear of the center U notch, and there is another U notch leaf that flips at the front.
Stock Configuration & Condition/Grip: The buttstock is an under-folding wire stock with a metal buttplate. The grips are 2-piece walnut screwed to the grip frame. The LOP is approximately 14 inches from the trigger to the back of the butt plate. There are nicks and scratches on the grips. There is oxidation and minor corrosion on the buttstock. Overall, the stocks are in Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Steel, Blued, Stainless
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bores are bright. The rifling in the top bore is sharp. There is no erosion in either bore. The bores rate a 9/10 in this writer’s opinion.
Overall Condition: This combination gun retains about 94% of its finish. There is some finish loss near the muzzle. Both barrels and the frame have retained a nice color. The case hardening coloring is still quite bold on the trigger and hammer; the stock has some scuffs near the actionable area and spots of corrosion on the butt stock. Overall, this combination gun is in excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The barrel locks with no play on the receiver. We did not fire this gun. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box Paperwork and Accessories: A leather holster marked “Marbles” appropriate to the style and make of the ones sold at the time the weapon was in use. The holster is in very good shape.
Our Assessment: The Marbles Game Getter is a unique and innovative firearm, a testament to early 20th-century ingenuity in gunmaking. Designed by Webster L. Marble in the early 1900s, the Game Getter was intended as a versatile survival weapon, catering to the needs of hunters, trappers, and outdoor adventurers of that era. Its distinctive design features a combination of two barrels, typically one rifled and one smoothbore, allowing for the use of different types of ammunition.
This over-under configuration often chambered in .22 caliber for the rifled barrel and .44 caliber for the smoothbore, offered a significant advantage in the field. Users could switch between shooting a small game with the .22 rimfire and a larger game or even self-defense with the .44 shotshell. This versatility was further enhanced by its compact, foldable design, making the Game Getter an ideal companion for extended trips in the wilderness.
Despite its practicality and innovative design, the Marbles Game Getter faced legal challenges due to its short barrel length and was eventually classified under regulations restricting such firearms. However, models that were made with 16” + barrels remain legal and very collectible. Today, it is highly sought after by collectors and historical firearm enthusiasts, prized for its unique design and the glimpse it offers into the early 20th-century American outdoor lifestyle. The Marbles Game Getter remains a fascinating piece of firearms history, embodying the spirit of innovation and the multi-purpose utility that was highly valued in the era of its creation.
Marble's Game Getter Model 1908 Combination .22/.44 Top-Break 18" & Holster C&R
Lot #406 (Sale Order 406 of 674)
Make: Marble Arms & MFG.Co.
Model: The First Generation Game Getter Gun (Model 1908)
Serial#: 3332
Year of Manufacture: Circa 1908-1918, C&R
Caliber: The upper barrel is .22 S/L/LR. The lower barrel is .44 Shotshell.
Markings: The left side of the barrel assembly is marked "-MANUFACTURED BY THE- MARBLE SAFETY AXE CO. -GLADSTONE, MICH. U.S.A.-" and "GAME GETTER" on the left side of the frame. The right side of the barrel assembly is marked “CALIBERS 22 & 44”. The top of the frame is marked “3332”.
Barrel Length: 18”
Sights/ Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade fixed to the barrel. The rear sight is a foldable leaf sight pinned to a screwed and dovetailed base atop the barrel assembly. The leaf flips up or down and has a center U notch. Behind that attched to the tang is a adjustable peep sight marked “MSA Co”.
Stock Configuration & Condition/Grip: The buttstock is an under-folding wire stock. The grips are 2-piece hard rubber screwed to the grip frame. The LOP is approximately 14 inches from the trigger to the back of the butt. There are tiny scuffs on the grips. There is minimal oxidation on the buttstock. The stock must be manually locked into place. Overall, the stocks are in excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Steel, Blued, Stainless
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bores are bright. The rifling in the top bore is sharp. There is no erosion in either bore. The bores rate a 9/10 in this writer’s opinion.
Overall Condition: This combination gun retains about 99% of its finish. There is some finish loss near the muzzle. Both barrels and the frame have retained a nice color. The case hardening coloring is still quite bold on the trigger and hammer; the stock has some oxidation. Overall, this combination gun is in excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The barrel locks with no play on the receiver. We did not fire this gun. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box Paperwork and Accessories: A leather holster with sling appropriate to the style and make of the ones sold at the time the weapon was in use. The holster is in very good shape.
Our Assessment: The Marbles Game Getter is a unique and innovative firearm, a testament to early 20th-century ingenuity in gunmaking. Designed by Webster L. Marble in the early 1900s, the Game Getter was intended as a versatile survival weapon, catering to the needs of hunters, trappers, and outdoor adventurers of that era. Its distinctive design features a combination of two barrels, typically one rifled and one smoothbore, allowing for the use of different types of ammunition.
This over-under configuration often chambered in .22 caliber for the rifled barrel and .44 caliber for the smoothbore, offered a significant advantage in the field. Users could switch between shooting a small game with the .22 rimfire and a larger game or even self-defense with the .44 shotshell. This versatility was further enhanced by its compact, foldable design, making the Game Getter an ideal companion for extended trips in the wilderness.
Despite its practicality and innovative design, the Marbles Game Getter faced legal challenges due to its short barrel length and was eventually classified under regulations restricting such firearms. However, models that were made with 16” + barrels remain legal and very collectible. Today, it is highly sought after by collectors and historical firearm enthusiasts, prized for its unique design and the glimpse it offers into the early 20th-century American outdoor lifestyle. The Marbles Game Getter remains a fascinating piece of firearms history, embodying the spirit of innovation and the multi-purpose utility that was highly valued in the era of its creation.
Gorgeous! Turnbull Restored First Year Marlin Model 1894 .44-40 WCF Lever Action Rifle, 1894 Antique
Lot #407 (Sale Order 407 of 674)
Make: Marlin
Model: 1894
Serial Number: 109284
Year of Manufacture: 1894
Caliber: .44-40 Winchester Center Fire
Action Type: Lever Action, Tubular Magazine Fed
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “MARLIN FIRE.ARMS CO. NEW.HAVEN. CT. U.S.A. / PATENTED OCT. 11. 1887. APRIL.2.1889.”. The top of the barrel at the chamber is marked “44 W.”. The top of the receiver is marked “MARLIN SAFETY”. The bottom of the receiver is marked “109284”.
Barrel Length: 24” Octagon
Sights/Optics: The front sight is a silver blade slotted in a base that is dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a “U”-notch semi-buckhorn elevator leaf dovetailed to the rear of the barrel. The top tang is drilled, tapped and filled for a tang sight (not included).
Stock Configuration and Condition: The stocks are Turnbull refinished two piece walnut featuring a capped forend, straight grip, straight comb, and crescent steel case hardened buttplate. The stocks have been “B’ pattern checkered and Marlin oil refinished. The stocks have no notable wear or damage outside of two small and faint compression lines on the found buttstock. The LOP measures 13 1/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stocks are in Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Case Hardened, Blued
Finish Originality: This rifle was restored by Turnbull Mfg. Co.
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is some pitting in the grooves toward the muzzle end of the barrel but most of the bore is free of pitting. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9/10 for Antique.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of its metal finish. There is no operation wear post Turnbull restoration. The finish is vibrant and complete throughout. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Excellent condition as restored.
Mechanics: This rifle should function correctly. We have not fired this rifle nor have we tested the action as this rifle appears unracked and we would like to keep it that way.
Box, Paperwork, and Accessories: This rifle comes with an 06/14/2021 dated invoice from Turnbull Mfg. Co. detailing the restoration services applied to this rifle.
Our Assessment: The Marlin 1894 model was preceded by their Models 1881, 1888 and 1889, finally resulting in a short action side ejecting rifle that was chambered in the same cartridges as Winchester’s Model 1892. The lever throw is shorter than any other stock pistol caliber lever action rifle and as smooth as they come. This rifle went to Turnbull Mfg. in 2021 for a restoration and the result is a beauty to behold. The barrel and magazine tube are rust blued and the receiver, lever and hammer show the gorgeous figuring in their case color finish which has brought Turnbull so much well deserved fame.
Gorgeous! Marlin Firearms Co. Model 1893 .38-55 Winchester 26" Lever Action Rifle, 1903 C&R
Lot #408 (Sale Order 408 of 674)
Make: Marlin Firearms Co.
Model: 1893
Serial Number: 281669
Year of Manufacture: 1903
Caliber: .38-55 Winchester
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with Full-Length Tubular Magazine
Barrel Length: 26” Octagonal
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a silver blade set between a base dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a v-notch Semi-Buckhorn elevator sight dovetailed to the barrel. The upper tang has two drilled, tapped, and empty holes for mounting a tang sight (not included). The top of the receiver has two drilled, tapped, and filled holes.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with a capped forearm, straight grip, straight comb, and steel buttplate. Ther are a couple minor compression marks. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 1/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stocks rate in about Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Blue & Case Colored
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 97% of its current metal finish. The case color is exceptional throughout the receiver, lever, and hammer. The case color on the buttplate, top tang, and bottom of the lever has somewhat muted. The screw heads are sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are crisp. There are some scratches on the receiver that have removed some of the finish and there is some minor thinning on the leading edges. Overall, this rifle rates in about Excellent condition as C&R.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The hammer has a half-cock safety position. We have not fired this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: The Marlin Model 1893 is one of the earliest lever-action rifles produced by Marlin Firearms, showcasing the company's commitment to innovation and quality in the late 19th century. Designed by L.L. Hepburn, the Model 1893 was introduced to handle larger, more powerful cartridges, which was a significant development in the realm of lever-action rifles. This model was available in several calibers, including the popular .38-55, which was known for its effectiveness in big-game hunting. Crafted with a solid top receiver and a smooth action, the Model 1893 was praised for its durability and reliability. Its design featured a side ejection, which was an advantage for shooters using scopes, a less common practice at the time but gaining in popularity. Collectors and shooting enthusiasts today value the Marlin Model 1893 for its historical significance as one of the foundational models that shaped the future of lever-action rifles. Its robust construction and adaptability to various cartridges make it a noteworthy piece both for practical use in hunting and as a collectible in any historical firearm collection.
Antique Marlin Firearms Co. Model 1889 .38-40 Winchester Lever Action Rifle 1891 W/ Letter
Lot #409 (Sale Order 409 of 674)
Make: Marlin
Model: 1889
Serial Number: 60217
Year of Manufacture: 1891
Caliber: .38 WCF (38-40)
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle w/ Full Length Mag Tube
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “MARLIN FIRE-ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CT. U.S.A. / PATENTED OCT. 11. 1887. APRIL. 2. 1889” and “.38-W”. The top of the receiver is marked “MARLIN SAFETY”. The serial number is found on the underside of the receiver.
Barrel Length: 24”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a silver blade set between two bases dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a Lyman No. 6 folding leaf sight dovetailed to the barrel. The tang is drilled, tapped, and filled for a tang sight (none present).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are smooth wood with a capped forearm, straight grip and comb, and a crescent steel buttplate. There is scattered finish loss and areas of darkening from age and handling. There are several scattered nicks, scratches, dings, and compressions. The right side of the forearm is marked “26”. The wood is dark where the wood meets metal. There is a small gash on the bottom of the forearm. There are no cracks. The LOP measures approximately 13 1/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the crescent steel buttplate, which shows a dark patina, oxidation, and scrapes at the heel and toe. The stocks rate in about Very Good overall condition as Antique.
Type of Finish: Blue & Case Hardened
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is dim with scattered erosion and pitting, concentrated toward the muzzle. The rifling is defined. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 7/10.
Overall Condition: This gun retains about 30% of its metal finish. Most of the finish has turned to a deep patina with intermittent original finish in between. There is thinning on the leading edges. There is corrosion at the muzzle and intermittently on portions of the barrel, mag tube and receiver. There is no notable pitting except at the muzzle. There are scattered nicks and dings throughout the metal. The screw heads range from sharp to slightly disfigured with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good condition as Antique.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The lever safety is present and functional. The hammer has a half cock safety position but will still fall if the trigger is pulled hard enough. We did not fire this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Factory Letter
Our Assessment: The Marlin Model 1889 Lever Action was the first of Marlin’s solid top, side ejection rifles. Marlin attempted to give Winchester a run for their money as a top repeating rifle producer, and all the Marlin lever rifle models that followed (1894, 1895, 39 and 336) descend from this original 1889 design. You can feel Western history come alive when you hold this rifle in your hands and it would make a terrific addition to an Antique Marlin collection.
Marlin Firearms Co. Model 1893 .38-55 Winchester 26" Lever Rifle 1900 C&R
Lot #410 (Sale Order 410 of 674)
Make: Marlin
Model: 1893
Serial Number: 212741
Year of Manufacture: 1900
Caliber: .38-55 Winchester Center Fire
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with Full-Length Tubular Magazine
Barrel Length: 26” Octagonal
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a silver blade set between two bases dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a v-notch semi-buckhorn elevation sight dovetailed to the barrel. The tang is drilled, tapped, and filled, for a tang sight (none present).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with a capped forearm, straight grip, straight comb, and steel buttplate. There are a few minor handling marks. The LOP measures 13 1/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. There are no chips or cracks. The stocks rate in about Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Blue & Case Colored
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is minimal erosion in the bore. There is some minor corrosion in the muzzle. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 50% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish on the receiver is a light, even patina with some trace amounts of case color in protected areas. The lever shows a darker patina throughout. The leading edges of the barrel have thinned. There are some minor scattered nicks, dings, and scratches throughout. The screw heads are tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear save the barrel markings that have slightly faded. There is some dark patina and corrosion around the muzzle and mag tube. Overall, this rifle rates in about Fine condition as C&R.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The hammer has a half-cock safety position. We have not fired this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with a factory letter confirming a date shipped of October 18, 1900 with 26” Octagon barrel
Our Assessment: The Marlin Model 1893 is one of the earliest lever-action rifles produced by Marlin Firearms, showcasing the company's commitment to innovation and quality in the late 19th century. Designed by L.L. Hepburn, the Model 1893 was introduced to handle larger, more powerful cartridges, which was a significant development in the realm of lever-action rifles. This model was available in several calibers, including the popular .38-55, which was known for its effectiveness in big-game hunting. Crafted with a solid top receiver and a smooth action, the Model 1893 was praised for its durability and reliability. Its design featured a side ejection, which was an advantage for shooters using scopes, a less common practice at the time but gaining in popularity. Collectors and shooting enthusiasts today value the Marlin Model 1893 for its historical significance as one of the foundational models that shaped the future of lever-action rifles. Its robust construction and adaptability to various cartridges make it a noteworthy piece both for practical use in hunting and as a collectible in any historical firearm collection.
Marlin Firearms Co. Model 1893 .30-30 Winchester 26" Lever Action Rifle, 1904 C&R
Lot #411 (Sale Order 411 of 674)
Make: Marlin
Model: 1893
Serial Number: 302495
Year of Manufacture: 1904
Caliber: .30-30
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with Full-Length Tubular Magazine
Barrel Length: 26” Octagonal
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a Lyman No.4 Ivory hunting sight. The rear sight is a v-notch semi-buckhorn elevation sight dovetailed to the barrel. The tang is drilled, tapped, and filled, for a tang sight (none present).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with a capped forearm, straight grip, straight comb, and steel crescent buttplate. There are compressions, nicks, scratches, and scuffs throughout. The LOP measures 13 1/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. There are no chips or cracks. Some of the deep marks on the stocks have darkened. The wood is dark where the wood meets metal. There is a small gash on the left side of the forearm. The stocks rate in about Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blue & Case Colored
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is dim. The rifling is sharp. There is minor erosion throughout. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 8/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about none of its metal finish. Most of the case color has gone mute and has taken a light, even patina throughout. There is trace case color on the bottom tang where it has been protected by the lever. There is oxidation and light erosion throughout the metal, concentrated at the muzzle. There are a few dents on the barrel’s octagon. There are some minor scattered nicks, dings, and scratches throughout. The screw heads are sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. There is some dark patina and corrosion around the muzzle and mag tube. Overall, this rifle rates in about Good condition as C&R.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The hammer has a half-cock safety position. We have not fired this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: The Marlin Model 1893 is one of the earliest lever-action rifles produced by Marlin Firearms, showcasing the company's commitment to innovation and quality in the late 19th century. Designed by L.L. Hepburn, the Model 1893 was introduced to handle larger, more powerful cartridges, which was a significant development in the realm of lever-action rifles. This model was available in several calibers, including the popular .30-30, which was known for its effectiveness in big to medium-game hunting. Crafted with a solid top receiver and a smooth action, the Model 1893 was praised for its durability and reliability. Its design featured a side ejection, which was an advantage for shooters using scopes, a less common practice at the time but gaining in popularity. Collectors and shooting enthusiasts today value the Marlin Model 1893 for its historical significance as one of the foundational models that shaped the future of lever-action rifles. Its robust construction and adaptability to various cartridges make it a noteworthy piece both for practical use in hunting and as a collectible in any historical firearm collection.
Marlin Firearms Co. Model 1893 Takedown .32 H.P.S Winchester Special Lever Action Rifle, 1902 C&R
Lot #412 (Sale Order 412 of 674)
Make: Marlin Fire Arms Co.
Model: 1893 Takedown Rifle
Serial Number: 253379
Year of Manufacture: 1902, C&R
Caliber: .32 H.P.S. (.32 Winchester Special).
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with Full-Length Tubular Magazine
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “MARLIN FIRE-ARMS CO. NEW-HAVEN, CT. U.S.A. / PATENTED OCT. 11. 1887. APRIL 2. 1889. AUG. 1. 1893” and “.32 H.P.S.” at the receiver. The top of the receiver is marked “MARLIN SAFETY”. The upper tang is marked “MODEL / 1893”. The bottom of the receiver is marked with the serial number “253379”. The rear sight is marked “MARBLE’S / GLADSTONE / MICH. U.S.A.”. The tang sight is marked “Lyman”, “PAT.JUL. 25.05-OCT.15.07”. The left shoulder of the barrel is marked “SPECIAL SMOKELESS STEEL.”.
Barrel Length: 32” Octagonal
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a Lyman Beech No. 5 combination sight dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a u-notch semi-buckhorn elevator sight dovetailed and screwed to the barrel. The top tang has been drilled, tapped, and mounted with a Lyman peep sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with a capped forearm, straight grip, straight comb, and a crescent steel buttplate. The wood has generally darkened and there is pooled residue along the edges of the forearm. The wood shows scattered compressions, draglines, dings, scrapes, and scratches throughout. The wood is shy of the buttplate at the toe. The LOP measures 13 1/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate has mostly worn white with erosion and pitting that is most notable on the heel. The stocks rate in about Good overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue & Case Colored
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is dull and the rifling is well defined where not interrupted by erosion. There is light erosion throughout the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 6/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 35% of its current metal finish. The balance of the finish is in general oxidation throughout all metal surfaces. Most of the case color has completely muted. There is thinning and finish loss at the leading edges of the receiver and barrel. There are scattered nicks, dings, and scratches throughout. The screw heads range from lightly tool marked to disfigured with serviceable slots. The markings are clear. The barrel is not original to the gun. Overall, this rifle rates in about Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The hammer has a half-cock safety position. We have not fired this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with a Cody Firearms Museum letter and an image of the factory records ledger entry for this serial.
Our Assessment: This is the first rifle Marlin designed for, then new, smokeless powder cartridges. Marlin christened the improved lever-action Model 1893, and offered it as a rifle or a saddle-ring carbine, both featuring case hardened receivers and sporting blued Ballard match-grade barrels. It was produced from 1893 to 1936. This example was manufactured in 1894, making it rather early in production. This would be a good candidate for restoration given its respectable bore and smooth, functioning mechanics, and intact stocks.
Savage Model 1899-H Takedown .22 H.P. Lever Action Rifle, 1917 C&R
Lot #413 (Sale Order 413 of 674)
Make: Savage Arms Company
Model: 1899-H
Serial Number: 192910
Year of Manufacture: 1917
Caliber: .22 H.P. (Savage Hi-Power)
Action Type: Lever Action Takedown Rifle with Rotary Magazine
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “SAVAGE HI-PRESSURE STEEL / -MODEL 1899-”, “.22 H.P.”. The top of the barrel is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE SAVAGE ARMS COMPANY UTICA N.Y U.S.A. / PAT-FEB 71893.JULY 25 1893. OCT3 1899. MAY 25 1909. JUNE1.1909.”. The rear sight is marked “SAVAGE ARMS CO. / PAT’ OCT 13, 1914.”. The bottom of the receiver is marked “192910”.
Barrel Length: 20”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade screwed to a slotted base integral to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a an elevator sight adjustable for windage and elevation dovetailed to the rear of the barrel. The top tang is drilled, tapped, and filled for a receiver sight (none included).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece walnut with schnabel forend and takedown lever, straight wrist, straight comb, and Savage hard rubber checkered buttplate. The stocks have scattered light nicks, scuffs and scratches with more wear in the forend than the buttstock. The LOP measures 13 1/8" from the front of the trigger to the rear of the buttplate. The plate has wear on the heel and toe but the checkering is for the most part strong throughout. Of note, the bottom of the plate including part of the belly both have a consistent matching loss. However, the rest of the stocks are free of such damage and there are no cracks. Overall, the stocks are in about Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blued, Case Colored Lever
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is well defined. There is minor erosion in the grooves. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 8/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 60% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning throughout the receiver and barrel. The barrel has some scattered minor finish wear, light nicks and scratches, with some more defined finish wear on the bottom from the forend, concealed when assembled. There is infrequent scattered minor surface oxidation. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in about Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. It has a safety on the right side of the receiver that locks the lever and the trigger. The lever locks up tightly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: The Savage 1899/99 model rifles have quite a history. They were preceded by the Model 1895, which was the first hammerless lever-action rifle produced. A hammerless action was useful as it reduces the lock time, allows the rifle to be fired more accurately and is less likely to jam in brush or snag in clothing. The 1895 and 1899/99 models used a rotary magazine to hold the cartridges, using a spring-loaded spool with grooves. The 1899/99 models added a counter to the spool to indicate how many rounds are loaded. This design allowed the use of spitzer bullets, which could not be used in the Winchester rifles of the times because the pointed tips in the tubular magazines could cause accidental discharge. This gave Savage a lead in producing rifles that could handle high velocity smokeless powder cartridges with bullets offering flatter trajectories than other lever-action designs. In 1912, the 1899 was chambered in .22 Hi-Power Savage that was essentially a .30-30 case necked down to hold a 70-grain .228-inch-diameter bullet with a muzzle velocity of 2,800 fps.
Savage Model 1899B 1899-B .32 Special Lever Action, Rotary Mag Fed Rifle, MFD 1905 C&R
Lot #414 (Sale Order 414 of 674)
Make: Savage Arms Corporation
Model: 1899B
Serial Number: 65152
Year of Manufacture: 1905
Caliber: .32 Special (.32 Winchester Special or W.S.)
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with Internal Rotary Magazine and Cartridge Counter
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “SAVAGE HIGH-PRESSURE STEEL / MODEL 1899.”. The top of the barrel is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE SAVAGE ARMS COMPANY. UTICA.N.Y.U.S.A. / PATENTED FEBRUARY 7.1893.JULY 25.1893.OCTOBER 3.1899.”, “32 SPL.”. The bottom of the receiver is marked “65152”.
Barrel Length: The octagonal barrel is 24” in length. The barrel was likely chopped as standard configuration was 26” in length.
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a gold beaded Marble’s Sheard sight dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a v-notch buckhorn elevator sight dovetailed to the barrel, the notch is fine elevation adjustable.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two piece smooth walnut with semi-pistol grip, straight comb, schnabel forend, and serrated steel buttplate. There are scattered compressions, scratches and scuffs. There is a notable chip on the right edge of the forend and some scrapes on the right side of the buttstock near the receiver. There is a crack on the left side of the buttstock at the receiver. The LOP measures 13” from the front of the trigger to the back of the steel buttplate. There is no wear on the buttplate. The buttplate is in about Excellent overall condition. The stocks rate in about Good condition as refinished.
Type of Finish: Blued. The lever has been blued over as well.
Finish Originality: Refinished.
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is defined. There is light erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 7/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 97% of its current metal finish. The blue is strong throughout. There are a few handling marks. There is light operation wear present post refinish. The markings are legible though shallow. The screw heads range from sharp to lightly tool marked with strong slots. There is scattered oxidation on the bolt. There is a small scrape on the lever boss. The tang screw holes have been plugged. There is faint pinprick pitting under the finish around the edges of the receiver and parts of the barrel. Overall, this rifle rates in about Fine condition as refinished.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The Savage 1899/99 model rifles have quite a history. They were preceded by the Model 1895, which was the first hammerless lever-action rifle produced. A hammerless action was useful as it reduces the lock time, allows the rifle to be fired more accurately and is less likely to jam in brush or snag in clothing. The 1895 and 1899/99 models used a rotary magazine to hold the cartridges, using a spring-loaded spool with grooves. The 1899/99 models added a counter to the spool to indicate how many rounds are loaded. This design allowed the use of spitzer bullets, which could not be used in the Winchester rifles of the times because the pointed tips in the tubular magazines could cause accidental discharge. This gave Savage a lead in producing rifles that could handle high velocity smokeless powder cartridges with bullets offering flatter trajectories than other lever-action designs. The model 1899B was the same as the 1899A except that instead of a full length round barrel, it had a full length octagonal barrel. The 1899C has a half round half octagonal barrel.
Savage Model 99 EG 99EG 99-EG .300 Sav 24" Lever Action Rifle MFD 1954 C&R
Lot #415 (Sale Order 415 of 674)
Make: Savage Arms Corporation
Model: 99-EG
Serial Number: 726111
Year of Manufacture: 1954
Caliber: .300 Savage
Action Type: Lever Action with Rotary Magazine. This is a solid frame model.
Markings: The front of the lever boss is marked with an ovalled “4F”. The left side of the barrel is marked “.300 SAVAGE” and with an ovalled “SP” proof. The top of the barrel is marked “SAVAGE ARMS CORPORATION / CHICOPEE FALLS, MASS. U.S.A.”. The right side of the barrel is marked “HI-PRESSURE STEEL – PROOF TESTED”. The underside of the receiver is marked with the serial number. The top of the chamber ring is marked “SAVAGE / MODEL 99”.
Barrel Length: 24”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded dovetailed into a serrated ramp machined to the front of the barrel. The rear of the barrel has a dovetail cut that is installed with a flat filler. The rear sight is a v notch elevator sight dovetailed to the barrel. The top of the receiver has two pairs of drilled, tapped, and filled holes.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are checkered walnut with a pistol grip with a black checkered hard rubber grip cap, straight comb, schnabel tip forend, and a serrated shotgun style buttplate. There are some scattered light handling marks. There are a few scattered light compressions and a couple of little marks through the finish. The checkering is mostly sharp with a couple of light marks. The LOP is 13 1/4” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has some patina, little scratches, patina, and a few scabs. There is wear on the wood around the buttplate. The stocks rate in about Fine condition.
Type of Finish: Blued with Case Color Lever
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 90% of its metal finish. There are some scattered little spots of frost on the receiver and a couple of spots of thinning. The edges have finish loss. The barrel has some minor finish loss at the muzzle. There are a few little spots of faint surface oxidation on the barrel. The case color on the lever is vibrant with only faint muting and corrosion. The screwheads are sharp to lightly tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The Savage 1899/99 model rifles have quite a history. They were preceded by the Model 1895, which was the first hammerless lever-action rifle produced. A hammerless action was useful as it reduces the lock time, allows the rifle to be fired more accurately and is less likely to jam in brush or snag in clothing. The 1895 and 1899/99 models used a rotary magazine to hold the cartridges, using a spring-loaded spool with grooves. The 1899/99 models added a counter to the spool to indicate how many rounds are loaded. This design allowed the use of spitzer bullets, which could not be used in most of the lever action rifles of the times because the pointed tips in the tubular magazines could cause accidental discharge. This gave Savage a lead in producing rifles that could handle high velocity smokeless powder cartridges with bullets offering flatter trajectories than other lever-action designs. This is a Model 99 EG, a solid frame model made with a checkered pistol-grip stock and a Schnabel tipped forend. The rifle has a 24” barrel and comes with a brass beaded blade front sight with its upper tang installed with an aperture tang sight. This rifle is in great mechanical condition for being about 70 years old and has a mint bore. This is a nice find for the Savage 99 collectors. If the collectors don’t pay enough attention, this will make a great deer rifle for next season.
Savage Model 99G 99-G Deluxe .300 Sav 24" Lever Action Takedown Rifle MFD 1922 C&R & Letter
Lot #416 (Sale Order 416 of 674)
Make: Savage Arms Corporation
Model: 99-G Deluxe
Serial Number: 237973
Year of Manufacture: 1922
Caliber: .300 Savage
Action Type: Lever Action with Rotary Magazine. This is a takedown model.
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “HI-PRESSURE STEEL / -SAV. .300-”. The top of the barrel is marked "MANUFACTURED BY THE SAVAGE ARMS CORP. UTICA. N.Y. U.S.A. / JULY. 25. 1893. OCT. 3. 1899. SEP. 10. 1907. MAY. 25. 1909. JUNE.1.1909.”. The top of the receiver is marked “SAVAGE / 1899 MODEL”. The tang sight is marked “LYMAN / MIDDLEFIELD / CONN. U.S.A.”. The bottom of the receiver is marked “237973”. The rear sight is marked “D.W. KING / PAT. MAR.5.17”. The bottom of the buttplate is marked with the Savage Logo Trade Mark. The inside of the forend is marked “237973”.
Barrel Length: 24” Round. Only the 99-G in .300 Savage had 24” barrels. The standard barrel length for other calibers was 20 or 22 inches.
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade screwed into a machined base that is integral to the barrel. The rear sight is a D.W. KING No. 7 Semi-Buckhorn Adjustable Folding Leaf. The top tang is drilled, tapped, and mounted with a Lyman No. 2A Combination tang sight with threaded aperture to accept a screw in eyepiece (not included). The adjustment on the peep sight is gummed up. We did not force it.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are checkered fancy wood with a capped pistol grip, straight comb, schnabel tip forend with takedown lever, and a shotgun-style metal buttplate. There are scratches and scuffs throughout. There are a few small scrapes that have darkened. The checkering is strong throughout with a few scattered defects. The LOP is approximately 12 7/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate.The serrated plate has some little scuffs and minor scratches, mostly at the heel and toe with the metal having taken a light to dark patina at the heel and toe. The stocks rate in about Fine condition.
Type of Finish: Blued & Case Color
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is some faint erosion sparsely found. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 65% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish on the barrel is mostly strong and complete save for the muzzle which has finish loss as well as some thinning near the receiver. The case color on the lever is vibrant throughout but is muted along the edges. There is standard operational wear. The receiver holds most of the wear in forms of scratches and scuffs and minor oxidation. The screwheads show light use. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with a Savage Arms Corporation letter confirming its originality, its original consignee in San Francisco with a special work order #26-1 which may account for the fancy wood and tang sight.
Our Assessment: The Savage 1899/99 model rifles have quite a history. They were preceded by the Model 1895, which was the first hammerless lever-action rifle produced. A hammerless action was useful as it reduces the lock time, allows the rifle to be fired more accurately and is less likely to jam in brush or snag in clothing. The 1895 and 1899/99 models used a rotary magazine to hold the cartridges, using a spring-loaded spool with grooves. The 1899/99 models added a counter to the spool to indicate how many rounds are loaded. This design allowed the use of spitzer bullets, which could not be used in most of the tubular magazine lever action rifles of the times because the pointed tips could cause an accidental discharge. This gave Savage a lead in producing rifles that could handle high-velocity smokeless powder cartridges with bullets offering flatter trajectories than other lever-action designs. This is a 1920’s example with a few special features including its exclusive .300 Savage 24” barrel configuration, fancy wood stocks, and tang sight.
2x Leather Shotgun Belts, 2x Shotshell Boxes, 3x Dupont Black Powder Tins Sportsman's Lot
Lot #417 (Sale Order 417 of 674)
This lot is comprised of three vintage Dupont black powder tins (1x Fg, 2x FFg), two vintage leather shotshell belts with metal spring-clips (10 or 12 gauge), one 5-round Peters .410 Rifled Slug box and one 25-round Federal Hi-Power .410 1/2 oz #6 shotshell box. Whether you're looking for any of these specific items or are interested in the whole lot, this is a nice find for collectors or if you're looking to decorate your reloading room.
Special Order Deluxe Engraved Savage Model 99-K Takedown 99K .300 Sav 24" Lever Action Rifle C&R
Lot #418 (Sale Order 418 of 674)
Make: Savage Arms Corporation
Model: 99-K Deluxe Takedown
Serial Number: 357674
Year of Manufacture: 1937
Caliber: .300 Savage
Action Type: Lever Action with Rotary Magazine. This is a takedown model.
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “.300 SAVAGE” and with an ovalled “SP” proof. The top of the barrel is marked “SAVAGE ARMS CORPORATION / UTICA, N.Y. MADE IN U.S.A.”. The underside of the receiver is marked “357674” and the base of the lever is marked “Q”. The interior of the forend is matched “357674” and stamped “K”. The left side of the barrel is marked “HI-PRESSURE STEEL-PROOF TESTED”. The front of the receiver is marked “K”. The bottom of the barrel is marked “6 / 674” and “OFF” through an arrow. The top of the chamber and the receiver have scroll engraving. The rear sight is marked “MARBLE’S / GLADSTONE / MICH U.S.A.”. The tang sight is marked “LYMAN / MIDDLEFIELD / CONN U.S.A.”. The receiver is artistically engraved with special scroll patterns on each side of the receiver.
Barrel Length: 24” Round
Sights / Optics: The sights are Lyman rear peep, folding middle rear sight, and raised gold bead front.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are hand checkered Select American Walnut with hand-rubbed finish, capped pistol grip, straight comb, schnabel forend with takedown lever, and Savage serrated steel buttplate. The wood is gorgeous throughout with attractive sharp checkering. The LOP is approximately 13 1/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate.The serrated plate has some spots of oxidation, mottled discoloration, and some scuffs. There are a few faint compressions on the forend, but for the most part, the stocks are mint. The stocks rate in about Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Blued & Case Color
Finish Originality: All Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 96% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish is strong and complete throughout save for some light thinning on the muzzle, leading edges and bottom of the receiver. The case color is vibrant and nearly complete on the lever with some light muting on the bottom of the lever with a few spots of oxidation. There a trace amount of oxidation on the bolt and a small spot on the top left of the receiver. The screwheads are sharp. The markings are crisp. The lever shows faint operation wear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with a Savage Arms Corporation historian letter confirming this rifle’s complete originality, configuration, and shipping date from the Utica, New York factory on March 24, 1937 to Schendel-Rohrer & Co. Inc. who was a full service hardware store in Hagerstown, Maryland.
Our Assessment: The Savage 1899/99 model rifles have quite a history. They were preceded by the Model 1895, which was the first hammerless lever-action rifle produced. A hammerless action was useful as it reduces the lock time, allows the rifle to be fired more accurately and is less likely to jam in brush or snag in clothing. The 1895 and 1899/99 models used a rotary magazine to hold the cartridges, using a spring-loaded spool with grooves. The 1899/99 models added a counter to the spool to indicate how many rounds are loaded. This design allowed the use of spitzer bullets, which could not be used in the Winchester rifles of the times because the pointed tips in the tubular magazines could cause accidental discharge. This gave Savage a lead in producing rifles that could handle high-velocity smokeless powder cartridges with bullets offering flatter trajectories than other lever-action designs. Special order only, deluxe engraved, and retaining superb original finishes, this Model 99-K is a remarkable example of Savage’s engineering prowess and artisanal craftsmanship. The combination of its takedown design, top-tier materials, and intricate engraving elevates it far above a standard production model. For the discerning collector or enthusiast, this rifle’s originality, condition, and storied history make it a truly standout piece.
US Army Indian Wars Springfield Armory 3 Digit Serial Number M-1880 Hunting Knife & RIA Sheath
Lot #419 (Sale Order 419 of 674)
US Army troops out on the Plains in the Indian Wars faced the constant challenge of obtaining sufficient fresh and nutritious rations for their arduous campaigns. They were frequently issued old crates of salt pork dating back to the Civil War, often more dangerous to the men than Indian arrows or bullets. Hunting parties brought in fresh buffalo meat to augment the frontier Army's staple: beans, which alone were expected to sustain a unit through the leanest times. The soldiers were issued the M-1880 hunting knife to assist in taking and preparing that game, and the knife was carried in a sturdy black leather scabbard worn on the belt. This US Army Indian Wars Springfield Armory 3 Digit Serial Number M-1880 Hunting Knife is in Good Condition, with some light rounding to the blade tip, some sharpening to the blade edge, some light nicking to the lower blade edge, some cleaning, scratching, and pitting at each side of the blade, some pitting and casting lines to the guard, a sizable dark chip in the upper inner edge of the handle, a bit of loosening to the handle, and with some scattered age wear evident. Otherwise, the knife is in fine shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it features a bright 8 3/8” single edge spearpoint blade with a pronounced fuller running nearly the length at each side, sports the classic turned and grooved oak handle, and is “U.S.” stamped with serifs at the left side of the cast brass full guard, along with its maker, the famous “SPRINGFIELD”. It’s marked with the low, early 3 digit serial number “314” at the right side of the guard, and is complete with the original US Army Indian Wars 2nd Pattern M-1880 Hunting Knife Dark Brown Leather Scabbard in Good Condition, with some weakening and surface cracking along the middle front and back of the leather belt hanger, some drying and crazing to the rest of the leather body, and with some overall age wear evident. Otherwise, the scabbard is in fine shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it bears a fully intact brass belt hanger riveted to the upper back, distinguishing it as the 2nd Pattern, carries a brass reinforced throat that houses the knife securely with a tension system, and is stamped at the middle back leather body with its maker, the famous “ROCK ISLAND / ARSENAL”, with the inspector initials “S.R.” and “W.T.G.” marked above and below, respectively. It exhibits “R.I.A.” stamped with serifs along the back of the brass belt hanger, and the set is a fine example of a very rare, original US Army Indian Wars Springfield Armory 3 Digit Serial Number M-1880 Hunting Knife.
US Army Indian Wars Springfield Armory M-1880 Hunting Knife & 1st Pattern Sheath
Lot #420 (Sale Order 420 of 674)
US Army troops out on the Plains in the Indian Wars faced the constant challenge of obtaining sufficient fresh and nutritious rations for their arduous campaigns. They were frequently issued old crates of salt pork dating back to the Civil War, often more dangerous to the men than Indian arrows or bullets. Hunting parties brought in fresh buffalo meat to augment the frontier Army's staple: beans, which alone were expected to sustain a unit through the leanest times. The soldiers were issued the M-1880 hunting knife to assist in taking and preparing that game, and the knife was carried in a sturdy black leather scabbard worn on the belt. This US Army Indian Wars Springfield Armory M-1880 Hunting Knife is in Very Good Condition, with a bit of rounding and nicking to the blade tip, some sharpening to the blade edge, some cleaning, scratching, and pitting at each side of the blade, some verdigris, pitting, and casting lines to the guard, some light, even darkening to the handle, and with some scattered age wear evident. Otherwise, the knife is in fine shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it features a bright 8 3/8” single edge spearpoint blade with a pronounced fuller running nearly the length at each side, sports the classic turned and grooved oak handle, and is “U.S.” stamped with serifs at the left side of the cast brass full guard, along with its maker, the famous “SPRINGFIELD”. It’s marked with the serial number “1173” at the right side of the guard, and is complete with the original US Army Indian Wars 1st Pattern M-1880 Hunting Knife Black Leather Scabbard in Good Condition, with moderate weakening and surface cracking along the middle front and back of the leather belt hanger, a contrived hole having been punched through the upper portion of that belt hanger, moderate scattered drying, wrinkling, and crazing throughout, and with some overall age wear evident. Otherwise, the scabbard is in fine shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it’s unmarked as to its maker, though carries the faint inspector initials “C.E.H.” stamped vertically along the lower right back belt hanger, bears a simple folded over and stitched leather belt loop at top, distinguishing it as the scarce 1st Pattern, and carries a brass reinforced throat that houses the knife securely with a tension system. The set is a fine example of a very rare, original US Army Indian Wars Springfield Armory M-1880 Hunting Knife.
US Army Indian Wars Springfield Armory M-1880 Hunting Knife & Watervliet/RIA Sheath
Lot #421 (Sale Order 421 of 674)
US Army troops out on the Plains in the Indian Wars faced the constant challenge of obtaining sufficient fresh and nutritious rations for their arduous campaigns. They were frequently issued old crates of salt pork dating back to the Civil War, often more dangerous to the men than Indian arrows or bullets. Hunting parties brought in fresh buffalo meat to augment the frontier Army's staple: beans, which alone were expected to sustain a unit through the leanest times. The soldiers were issued the M-1880 hunting knife to assist in taking and preparing that game, and the knife was carried in a sturdy black leather scabbard worn on the belt. This US Army Indian Wars Springfield Armory M-1880 Hunting Knife is in Very Good Condition, with some sharpening to the blade edge, some light nicking to the middle blade edge, some cleaning, scratching, pitting, and patina at each side of the blade, some pitting and casting marks to the guard, and with some scattered age wear evident. Otherwise, the knife is in fine shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it features a bright 8 3/8” single edge spearpoint blade with a pronounced fuller running nearly the length at each side, sports the classic turned and grooved oak handle, and is “U.S.” stamped with serifs at the left side of the cast brass full guard, along with its maker, the famous “SPRINGFIELD”. It’s marked with the serial number “3905” at the right side of the guard, and is complete with the original US Army Indian Wars 2nd Pattern M-1880 Hunting Knife Black Leather Scabbard in Good Condition, with heavy weakening and surface cracking along the middle front and back of the leather belt hanger, some scattered drying, wrinkling, crazing, scratching, and edge nicking to the rest of the leather body, and with some overall age wear evident. Otherwise, the scabbard is in fine shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it’s faintly marked “VLIET / ARSENAL” at the upper front leather belt hanger, which once read “WATERVLIET ARSENAL”, denoting this scabbard was modified from a 1st Pattern (with a simple folded over leather belt loop) to a 2nd Pattern by removing the folded over portion and riveting a brass belt hanger to the upper back, which was done at Rock Island Arsenal, who then produced all of the factory made 2nd Pattern sheaths. It carries a brass reinforced throat that houses the knife securely with a tension system, bears a fully intact brass belt hanger riveted to the upper back, which is stamped with its maker, “R.I.A”, and the set is a fine example of a very rare, original US Army Indian Wars Springfield Armory M-1880 Hunting Knife.
US Army Indian Wars Springfield Armory M-1887 Hospital Corps Knife & RIA Sheath
Lot #422 (Sale Order 422 of 674)
During the Civil War, the Union Army had formed a dedicated Hospital Corps to retrieve wounded from the battlefield, stabilize them, and transport them to ad hoc field hospitals behind the lines. That organization and process largely carried over into the Indian Wars as well. With casualties only movable by litter or wagon, often many hours passed between the time a man was wounded and when he received medical attention from a trained surgeon. It was paramount that hospital corpsmen do all they could to stop bleeding and dress the wounds. Hospital Corpsmen late in the Indian Wars were issued the M-1887 Hospital Corps knife to cut saplings for splints and litters, clear brush, cut away uniforms, and prepare bandages. This US Army Indian Wars Springfield Armory M-1887 Hospital Corps Knife is in Good Condition, with some light rightward bending to the blade tip, some light finish abrading at the left side of the blade tip, three small spots of bending and three small nicks to the upper blade edge, three more spots of bending in the middle blade edge, some cleaning, scratching, pitting, and spot patina at each side of the blade, some light cleaning, finish abrading, and pitting to the guard, ferrule, and pommel, a 3/4” jagged hairline surface crack in the upper left side of the handle, a 3” vertical hairline surface crack running down the inner left edge of the handle, and with some scattered age wear evident. Otherwise, the knife is in fine shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it features an 11 1/2” bright plated swell point blade with a large etched panel reading “HOSPITAL CORPS. / U.S. ARMY.” in elegant font and with decorative trim at the lower left side, sports the classic turned and grooved oak handle, and boasts an elegant nickel plated brass full guard with “ball” ends, along with a matching nickel plated brass ferrule and pommel. It’s unmarked as to its maker, though all of these M-1887 Hospital Corps knives were produced by the legendary Springfield Armory, and is complete with the original US Army Indian Wars 2nd Pattern M-1887 Hospital Corps Knife Black Leather Scabbard in Good Condition, with heavy weakening and surface cracking along the middle front and back of the leather belt hanger, some deep wrinkling to the front and back end tip, three deep spot scuffs at the middle front body, moderate crazing to the leather body, some scattered scratching throughout, the top line of the “ROCK ISLAND / ARSENAL” maker’s mark at the lower back having mostly faded away to the point that it now reads “R— —LAND”, and with some overall age wear evident. Otherwise, the scabbard is in fine shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it bears a fully intact brass belt hanger riveted to the upper back, distinguishing it as the 2nd Pattern, carries a brass reinforced throat that houses the knife securely with a tension system, and is stamped at the middle back leather body with a good sized remnant of the original “ROCK ISLAND / ARSENAL” maker’s mark, above the inspector initials “W.T.G.” and “BW”. The scabbard is also marked “NGSM” along the lower back body, denoting additional service with either the National Guard of the State of Minnesota or Maine, shows the number “13” stamped at the lower back of the brass belt hanger, and exhibits “R.I.A.” stamped with serifs along the upper back of the brass belt hanger. The set is a fine example of a very rare, original US Army Indian Wars Springfield Armory M-1887 Hospital Corps Knife.
US Army USMC Marine WW1 WW2 A.C. Co. M-1917 Trench Fighting Knuckle Knife
Lot #423 (Sale Order 423 of 674)
World War 1 on the Western Front soon devolved into nightly trench raids to eliminate sentries, capture prisoners, and gather intelligence. The traditional US Army long edged weapons proved nearly useless in the narrow confines of the trenches, leading to the introduction of the M-1917 knuckle knife. It featured a triangular spike blade specifically designed to pierce heavy wool uniforms, and it was also widely carried by US troops in the early days of WW2. This US Army USMC Marine WW1 WW2 A.C. Co. M-1917 Trench Fighting Knuckle Knife is in Very Good Condition, with some light downward bending and finish abrading to the blade tip, some scattered nicking as a result of pitting to the blade edges, some scattered scratching, finish abrading, pitting, and patina at each side of the blade, moderate cleaning to the guard and pommel, which has removed most of the bluing, a small chip and a rough patch in the top spine of the handle, some scattered nicking and scratching to the handle, some light roughening around the lower right edge of the handle, and with some scattered age wear evident. Otherwise, the knife is in fine shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it features an 8 7/8” triangular spike blade that retains approximately 75% of the original blued finish, sports the classic bowed steel “D” guard with two rows of 5 flanged knuckles down the middle, and is stamped “U.S.A.” at the interior middle of that guard, along with its maker, “A.C. CO.” (American Cutlery Company of Chicago, Illinois), and the date, “1917”. It boasts the original, mellow “finger grip” walnut handle, carries the original steel pommel nut, and the whole piece remains “tight as a drum”. A fine example of a very rare, original US Army USMC Marine WW1 WW2 A.C. Co. M-1917 Trench Fighting Knuckle Knife. No scabbard included.
US Army USMC Marine WW1 WW2 LF&C M-1917 Trench Fighting Knuckle Knife & Sheath
Lot #424 (Sale Order 424 of 674)
World War 1 on the Western Front soon devolved into nightly trench raids to eliminate sentries, capture prisoners, and gather intelligence. The traditional US Army long edged weapons proved nearly useless in the narrow confines of the trenches, leading to the introduction of the M-1917 knuckle knife. It featured a triangular spike blade specifically designed to pierce heavy wool uniforms, and it was also widely carried by US troops in the early days of WW2. During the Second World War, high quality replacement brown leather scabbards were made for issue with those classic Great War vintage “knuckle dusters”. This US Army USMC Marine WW1 WW2 LF&C M-1917 Trench Fighting Knuckle Knife is in Good Condition, with moderate cleaning, scratching, and pitting at each side of the blade, some scattered spot patina at each side of the blade, all of the blued blade finish having been cleaned away long ago, nearly all of the blued finish having been cleaned away from the top and upper portion of the guard, some light roughening around the upper left edge of the handle, some scattered nicking, scratching, and darkening to the handle, and with some overall age wear evident. Otherwise, the knife is in fine shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it features an 8 15/16” triangular spike blade, sports the classic bowed steel “D” guard with 6 pyramidal knuckles down the middle, and is “U.S.” stamped with serifs at the top right end of the guard, along with its maker, “L.F. & C.” (the famous Landers Frary & Clark of New Britain, CT), and the date, “1917”. The knife boasts the original, mellow “finger grip” walnut handle, carries the original steel pommel nut, and the whole piece remains “tight as a drum”. It’s complete with the original US WW2 Replacement Brown Leather Scabbard in Good Condition, missing the top “glove” portion of the “male” handle retention snap on the right strap, rendering the system non-functional, and with moderate drying and surface cracking to the handle retention strap, some scattered scratching, spot darkening, and edge scuffing around the front, and with some overall age wear evident. Otherwise, the scabbard is in fine shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it bears an intact (though non-functional) brown leather handle retention strap, exhibits the classic rigid and triangular shaped front body cavity that distinguishes these unique scabbards, and shows an integral leather belt hanger, as well as darkened brass rivets and brownish cotton stitching down the sides. The set is a fine example of a very rare, original US Army USMC Marine WW1 WW2 LF&C M-1917 Trench Fighting Knuckle Knife.
US Army USMC Marine WW2 R.H. Rudy Ruana Custom Handmade "Square Cut Fighter" Fighting Knife
Lot #425 (Sale Order 425 of 674)
In the early 1920s, Rudy Ruana served as a blacksmith in the US Army’s 3rd Field Artillery Regiment, and during that time, he purportedly made his first two knives out of an old Ford leaf spring. He moved to Montana with his wife in 1937, and continued to make knives out of a garage in Bonner, where he worked as a welder and mechanic, for the next several years. During WW2, Ruana crafted fighting knives for sale to US servicemen, and these are distinguished from later models by the square cut ends of the stag handle scales. Ruana knives made from 1938-1943 were left unmarked, but in 1944, he added a “R.H. RUANA / BONNER / MONTANA” maker’s stamp to the right side of the guard. Any Ruana WW2 “Square Cut Fighter” remains scarce and desirable today. This US Army USMC Marine WW2 R.H. Rudy Ruana Custom Handmade “Square Cut Fighter” Fighting Knife is in Fair Condition, with heavy sharpening to the blade edge, heavy grinding, cleaning, and scratching at each side of the blade, some pitting at each side of the blade, moderate grinding at the upper right side of the guard, which has removed the end of each line of the maker’s stamp, such that it now reads “R.H. RUA / BONN / MONTAN”, some nicking to the guard, tang, and pommel, a scratch to the inner middle right handle scale, and with moderate overall age wear evident. Otherwise, the knife is in fair shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it features a 5 7/8” trailing point blade that was left “in the white”, sports the classic native Montana elk horn stag handle scales secured by three aluminum rivets, and is stamped with a good sized remnant of the original “R.H. RUANA / BONNER / MONTANA” maker’s mark at the right side of the cast aluminum full guard. The squared off ends of the handle scales and presence of the maker’s mark distinguish this piece as a classic Ruana WW2 “Square Cut Fighter” made in ca. 1944. It boasts a matching cast aluminum pommel, and is an honest example of a very rare, original US Army USMC Marine WW2 R.H. Rudy Ruana Custom Handmade “Square Cut Fighter” Fighting Knife. No scabbard included.
British Post-WW2 William Rodgers Fairbairn-Sykes Dagger Fighting Knife & Sheath
Lot #426 (Sale Order 426 of 674)
British Commandos in WW2 conducted daring raids in Occupied Europe, and led the D-Day invasion at Normandy. A special fighting knife was developed for their needs, designed by the legendary Captain William Fairbairn. The "Fairbairn-Sykes" fighting knife, as it came to be known, was perfectly balanced, and ideal for cutting, thrusting, and slashing at close quarters. It was an instant classic, and came to symbolize the hard fighting British Commandos of WW2. The iconic F-S knife continued to be produced and issued after WW2; they are distinguished from wartime models by the lack of a mold number on the pommel and the casting lines present along the sides of the handle. This British Post-WW2 William Rodgers Fairbairn-Sykes Dagger Fighting Knife is in Good Condition, with the blade remaining askew from the guard and pommel, some wavy bending to the blade tip, some sharpening to the blade edges, heavy cleaning, scratching, and pitting at each side of the blade, moderate cleaning, scratching, and pitting to the guard, all of the blued finish having been removed from the blade and guard, some scattered finish abrading and darkening to the handle, and with some overall age wear evident. Otherwise, the knife is in fine shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it features a 6 7/8" double edge dagger spearpoint blade, sports the classic ridged copper flashing alloy handle with visible casting lines along the sides, and is stamped at one underside of the guard with its maker, the famous “WILLIAM / RODGERS / SHEFFIELD / ENGLAND”. It bears the original elliptical steel guard and brass “ball” finial pommel, the latter without a mold number, and is complete with the original British Post-WW2 Brown Leather F-S Scabbard in Good Condition, with a contrived hole having been cut into the upper belt hanger, some drying and stiffening to the brown web handle retention strap, which has lost its elasticity, some crazing to the belt hanger, some weakening to the lower belt hanger just above the throat, some bending and crazing to the lower body, some curling to the leg tabs, and with some overall age wear evident. Otherwise, the scabbard is in fine shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it bears the classic darkened brass reinforced end tip, carries both of the original brown leather leg tabs, and exhibits the familiar brown web handle retention strap at the upper front of the integral belt hanger. The set is a fine example of a rare, original British Post-WW2 William Rodgers Fairbairn-Sykes Dagger Fighting Knife.
US Army USMC Marine WW1 WW2 LF&C M-1918 Mk. 1 Trench Fighting Knuckle Knife & Sheath
Lot #427 (Sale Order 427 of 674)
World War 1 on the Western Front soon devolved into nightly trench raids to eliminate sentries, capture prisoners, and gather intelligence. The traditional US Army long edged weapons proved nearly useless in the narrow confines of the trenches, leading to the introduction of the Mk. 1 knuckle knife in 1918. Produced by the legendary Landers, Frary, & Clark of New Britain, CT, it featured a double edge dagger spearpoint blade, a cast darkened bronze handle with integral finger loop “knuckles”, additional “spikes” on those knuckles for added punishment to a foe, and a “skull crusher” pommel. The Mk. 1 knuckle knife was also carried by US troops in the early days of WW2, especially by paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne Division in Sicily. This US Army USMC Marine WW1 WW2 LF&C M-1918 Mk. 1 Trench Fighting Knuckle Knife is in Very Good Condition, with two chips in the middle bottom blade edge, some light sharpening and nicking to both blade edges, some light scratching, scabbard wear, and spot patina at each side of the blade, some light scattered verdigris patina to the guard and handle, and with some light overall age wear evident. Otherwise, the knife is in fine shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it features a 6 5/8” double edge dagger spearpoint blade that retains approximately 95% of the crisp, original blued (black oxide) finish, sports the classic, crisp cast darkened bronze handle with integral finger loop “knuckles” with “spikes”, and is “U.S.” stamped at the right side of that handle, along with the model year, “1918”, and its maker and date, “L.F&C-1918”. It boasts the original blackened steel “skull crusher pommel”, and is complete with the original US WW1 WW2 LF&C M-1918 Mk. 1 Scabbard in Very Good Condition, with a small spot dent in the upper left front body, some leftward bending to the prong at the upper front, some loosening to both prongs at front, and with some scattered scratching, finish abrading, spot patina, and age wear evident. Otherwise, the scabbard is in fine shape, with absolutely no cracking or other damage to the tough steel construction, which retains approximately 70% of the original blued (black oxide) finish. Most interestingly, it’s marked at the front throat with its matching maker and date, “L.F.&C. / 1918”, bears the original darkened brass securing prongs at front, and the set is a fine example of a very rare, original US Army USMC Marine WW1 WW2 LF&C M-1918 Mk. 1 Trench Fighting Knuckle Knife.
World War 1 on the Western Front soon devolved into nightly trench raids to eliminate sentries, capture prisoners, and gather intelligence. The traditional US Army long edged weapons proved nearly useless in the narrow confines of the trenches, leading to the introduction of the Mk. 1 knuckle knife in 1918. Produced by the legendary Landers, Frary, & Clark of New Britain, CT, it featured a double edge dagger spearpoint blade, a cast darkened bronze handle with integral finger loop “knuckles”, additional “spikes” on those knuckles for added punishment to a foe, and a “skull crusher” pommel. After the Great War, a small number of surplus Mk. 1 knuckle knives were acquired by an enterprising outdoor supply company in the Pacific Northwest named “Seattle Tent & Awning Company”. For Christmas of 1923, Seattle Tent & Awning sent these knives to their favorite customers as a show of goodwill. Before shipping them to their beloved patrons, they engraved the left side of the handle with “COMPLIMENTS OF / SEATTLE TENT & AWNING / CO.” in beautiful fashion. When encountered today, which is a rare occasion, the handles on these “Seattle Tent & Awning” knives have usually worn down to the bare bronze, and the lettering thus appears close to flush with the handle and without any contrast. When originally engraved on the brand new surplus knives, however, the handles still retained their crisp darkened bronze finish, and the engraving process deeply displaced the surface metal, leaving the lettering a bright shimmering gold in comparison to the rest of the hilt. An example of the “Seattle Tent & Awning” Mk. 1 knuckle knife is prominently featured on page 29 of M.H. Cole’s excellent reference work “US Military Knives Book IV”, and the description reads “The gold engraved lettering was deeply cut.” These “Seattle Tent & Awning” knuckle knives remain incredibly scarce and desirable today. This US WW1 “COMPLIMENTS OF SEATTLE TENT & AWNING CO.” Engraved LF&C M-1918 Mk. 1 Knuckle Knife is in Excellent Condition, with some light scratching, scabbard wear, finish abrading, and pitting at each side of the blade, and with some light scattered age wear evident. Otherwise, the knife is in excellent shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it features a 6 11/16” double edge dagger spearpoint blade that retains approximately 97% of the crisp, original blued (black oxide) finish, sports the classic, crisp cast darkened bronze handle with integral finger loop “knuckles” with “spikes”, and is beautifully engraved along the left side of that handle with “COMPLIMENTS OF / SEATTLE TENT & AWNING / CO.”. It’s “U.S.” stamped at the right side of the handle, along with the model year, “1918”, and its maker and date, “L.F&C-1918”, boasts the original blackened steel “skull crusher pommel”, and is complete with the original US WW1 LF&C M-1918 Mk. 1 Scabbard in Very Good Condition, with some loosening to the prong at the upper front, some light loosening to the prong at the lower front, those prongs lining up very close to straight but just slightly askew, and with some light overall scratching, finish abrading, spot patina, and age wear evident. Otherwise, the scabbard is in fine shape, with absolutely no dents, cracking, or other damage to the tough steel construction, which retains approximately 85% of the original blued (black oxide) finish. Most interestingly, it’s marked at the front throat with its matching maker and date, “L.F.&C. / 1918”, bears the original darkened brass securing prongs at front, and the set is a beautiful example of an extremely rare, original US WW1 “COMPLIMENTS OF SEATTLE TENT & AWNING CO.” Engraved LF&C M-1918 Mk. 1 Knuckle Knife. This is THE finest “Seattle Tent & Awning” Mk. 1 knuckle knife we’ve ever seen offered for sale.
Collins & Co. No. 18 Bowie Knife Antique Old West 1880s 1890s Turned Leather Handle
Lot #429 (Sale Order 429 of 674)
The Collins & Co. of Hartford, Connecticut was world famous for their high quality fighting knives, bayonets, and machetes from the mid-1800s to the mid-1900s, to the point that in Latin America a generic term for any machete was a "Collins". In the 1880s, Collins introduced a hefty bowie knife based on the Hospital Corps knife they made for the US Army in the Civil War. Called the "No. 18" bowie, it featured a hefty bowie blade, turned and grooved leather handle, and the now iconic “arm, hammer, and crown” maker’s logo at the ricasso, introduced in 1876. Many of these No. 18 bowies were privately purchased by US servicemen during the Spanish-American War, and they were offered by the legendary adventure outfitters Abercrombie & Fitch of New York in the 1890s as well. This Antique Old West 1880s 1890s Collins & Co. Turned Leather Handle No. 18 Bowie Knife is in Very Good Condition, with some sharpening and light nicking to the blade edge and top false edge, some cleaning, scratching, pitting, and patina at each side of the blade, some light patina to the guard and pommel, some verdigris present at each end of the handle between the guard and pommel, some fading to the “C” in “COLLINS” maker’s mark at the ricasso, some fading to the lower portion of the "8" in the model number marking at the ricasso, and with some scattered age wear evident. Otherwise, the knife is in fine shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it features a bright 13 3/4" clip point bowie blade with a top false edge and two fullers along each side, sports a crisp, beautiful turned and grooved stacked brown leather washer "tootsie roll" handle, and is stamped at the ricasso with the classic "arm, hammer, and crown" maker’s logo of its maker, the famous "LEGITIMUS / COLLINS & CO / HARTFORD". The knife boasts a lustrous brass guard with "ball" ends, carries an elegant, matching brass pommel cap, and is a fine example of a very rare, original Antique Old West 1880s 1890s Collins & Co. Turned Leather Handle No. 18 Bowie Knife. No scabbard included.
Antique Late 1800s Anson Mills "Dog's Head" Brass Buckle 12 Gauge Khaki Shotgun Belt
Lot #430 (Sale Order 430 of 674)
In the late 1800s, in rural areas throughout the United States, it was expected that a man would augment his family's sustenance using his skills as a hunter. The most practical way to carry shotgun ammo proved to be the woven cartridge belts invented and produced by the famous Anson Mills. This Antique Late 1800s Anson Mills “Dog’s Head” Brass Buckle 12 Gauge Khaki Shotgun Belt is in Good Condition, with moderate frayed edge tearing to one shell loop at middle, some scattered frayed edge tearing to some of the other shell loops, some scattered spot fraying along the top and bottom edges of the body, some cleaning, polishing, and pitting to the face of the front buckle, some scattered verdigris and patina to the underside of the front buckle, some fraying to the sewn interior front ends, all but 6 of the shell cases missing their primers, some scattered patina to those shell cases, and with some overall darkening and age wear evident (ALL pictured). Otherwise, the belt is in fine shape, with no other damage to the tough khaki canvas construction. Most interestingly, it boasts 30 shell loops in total with 24 containing an antique empty brass Winchester 12 gauge shotgun shell case, sports three horizontal rows of red "ticking" along the exterior, and features the original, fully functional, and iconic “dog’s head” embellished “H” shaped brass front buckle, which is stamped at the back securing end with its maker and patent information, “ANSON MILLS PAT FEB 1 1881 / T.C. ORNDORFF SOLE MANF. / WORCESTER, MASS”. The style of that maker’s mark, in which the bottom address line “runs out of room” and cuts off the bottom portion of the last letter “S”, distinguishes the belt and buckle as original. A fine example of a very rare, original Antique Late 1800s Anson Mills “Dog’s Head” Brass Buckle 12 Gauge Khaki Shotgun Belt.
US Army Indian Wars Trapdoor Springfield Cavalry Carbine M-1885 Khaki Prairie Belt
Lot #431 (Sale Order 431 of 674)
US Army cavalrymen out on the Plains in the Indian Wars faced many dangers during their arduous campaigns. Those intrepid “horse soldiers” manned isolated forts along the trails out West, protected settlers, miners, and railroad crews from "hostiles", and brought renegade bands back onto the reservation. Their pay was $13 a month, their diet beans and hay. They fought over cards or rotgut whiskey, but shared the last drop in their canteens. US cavalrymen in the Indian Wars were issued the Trapdoor Springfield Carbine, as its shorter, lighter design made it easier to fire on horseback. Carbine ammo was carried in the specially designed M-1885 "prairie belt", any original surviving examples of which remain very scarce today. This US Army Indian Wars Trapdoor Springfield Cavalry Carbine M-1885 Khaki Prairie Belt is in Good Condition, with some loose threading at the bottom right front, some drying, curling, and crazing to the leather belt section at the right end, the initials “HV” hand carved into the sewn portion of the back right leather end, the last character in the inspector’s initials at that back right leather end remaining illegible, thus leaving only the first two letters of “S.H.”, which cannot be traced, all but 4 of the shell cases missing their primers, moderate verdigris patina to one shell case in particular, some scattered patina to the rest of the cases, some scattered darkening and brownish spot soiling throughout, and with some overall age wear evident. Otherwise, the belt is in fine shape, with no other damage to the tough khaki canvas and dark brown leather construction. Most interestingly, it boasts 42 shell loops in total (the standard number was either 45 or 50, but there was a great deal of experimenting done with these belts in the late 1870s and early 1880s) with each containing a vintage (but not antique) empty brass case of 45-70 ammo by Winchester Repeating Arms, Remington Peters, or Winchester Western, sports a fully functional leather strap and brass buckle front closure system, and is beautifully hand named to “Sergt. McIntosh / Co A” along the interior right side, along with the number “47” hand marked in matching fashion at the interior middle. It features the original brown leather and brass “D” ring mounted brass saber hanger at the left side, next to another brass riveted brown leather tab, the purpose of which is unknown, measures to a Size 30-37 Waist, and is a fine example of a very rare, original US Army Indian Wars Trapdoor Springfield Cavalry Carbine M-1885 Khaki Prairie Belt.
US Army Indian Wars Navy Revolver Tooled Pistol Holster Civil War Cap Pouch M-1874 Belt Rig
Lot #432 (Sale Order 432 of 674)
US Army troopers out on the Plains in the Indian Wars faced many dangers during their arduous campaigns. Those intrepid “dogfaced soldiers in dirty shirt blue” manned isolated forts along the trails out West, protected settlers, miners, and railroad crews from "hostiles", and brought renegade bands back onto the reservation. Early in the Indian Wars, before the Colt M-1873 Single Action Army had been widely introduced, many infantrymen and cavalrymen still carried old Civil War “cap and ball” .36 caliber “Navy” revolvers by Colt and Remington, worn in various holsters mounted on regulation waist belts with old Civil War cap pouches. These rigs were worn in the days when much combat still lay ahead between American soldiers and Plains Indians. The power of the Comanche had yet to be broken at Adobe Walls and Palo Duro Canyon, and General Custer and his 7th Cavalry had yet to be defeated at the Little Bighorn. This US Army Indian Wars ”Navy” Revolver Tooled Pistol Holster is in Fair Condition, with a 1” seam tear in the top right body seam, moderate glue repairing along the lower right body seam, a complete split to the bottom end tip, some scattered rough tearing around that exposed bottom end tip, heavy drying, scuffing, flaking, surface cracking, and fragility throughout, and with moderate overall age wear evident. Otherwise, the holster is in fair shape, with no other damage to the well worn black leather construction. Most interestingly, it features elegant “sunburst” border tooling along the lower edges of the top flap, which denotes a commercial rather than military revolver holster, sports a fully functional “tongue and loop” closure on that top flap, and measures 4 1/2" wide across the top opening, and 10 1/2" long down the straight side, making it ideal for a Colt M-1851 Navy or Remington 1858 Navy percussion revolver with a 7 1/2" barrel. The accompanying US Civil War Cap Pouch is in Good Condition, with the maker’s mark at front having faded away, though the “U.S.” portion remains just barely legible, some overall drying, flaking, and crazing, missing the white lamb’s wool lining, and with some overall age wear evident. Otherwise, the pouch is in fine shape, with no other damage to the tough black leather construction. Most interestingly, it bears a fully functional leather strap and brass “stud” closure top flap, carries fully intact leather belt loops riveted at back, and the set is complete with an original US Army Indian Wars M-1874 Waist Belt in Fair Condition, with moderate overall drying, flaking, crazing, and age wear evident. Otherwise, the belt is in fine shape, with no other damage to the tough black leather construction. Most interestingly, it exhibits a fully functional “US” embossed M-1874 “Hagner” pattern brass front buckle, and the set is a fine example of a very rare, original US Army Indian Wars ”Navy” Revolver Tooled Pistol Holster, Civil War Cap Pouch, & M-1874 Belt Rig.
Savage No. 4 Mk 1 Lee Enfield .303 British Bolt Action Rifle MFD 1942 C&R
Lot #433 (Sale Order 433 of 674)
Make: Stevens Savage
Model: No4 MK I
Serial Number: 1308992
Year of Manufacture: 1942
Caliber: .303 British
Action Type: Bolt Action, Detachable Magazine
Markings: The left side of the receiver over the stock collar is marked with the serial number “1308992” / “S” / “1942” with a flaming bomb proof. The left side of the receiver is marked, “U.S. PROPERTY / NO 4 MKI*”. The chamber is marked with another proof. The buttstock is marked “F.R.”
Barrel Length: Approximately 25 Inches
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a Patridge-style blade dovetailed into a base on the barrel, protected by military-style ears that are finely checkered on their edges. The rear sight is a flip aperture sight pinned to the top rear of the receiver.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The oil-stained stock has a straight grip, two nose caps, two barrel bands, two sling loops, and a metal buttplate with a hinged door for storage. The buttplate shows scrapes and oxidation. There is a chip in the upper forend. There are scratches and compression marks throughout. The LOP measures 13 ” inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock is in about Fine overall condition.
Type of Finish: Oiled Wood.
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is semi-bright. The rifling is deep. There is no notable erosion. The bore rates at 8.5/10 in this writer's opinion
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 85% of its metal finish. The face of the muzzle shows small scratches. The barrel shows a few light scrapes. The metal shows various scuffs & light handling marks. The bottom screw head shows very light use. The markings are deep. Overall, this rifle rates in about Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: The rifle has a magazine that shows scrapes consistent with insertion & removal. It is in about Fine condition. The spring is strong and the leading edges are sharp. It also comes with its pig sticker bayonet marked “MKII” also in Very Good condition
Our Assessment: The Savage Lee Enfield No.4 MKI. This particular rifle was made by Savage in 1942, during the height of the war. The Savage Enfield had a few features that set it apart from other rifles of the time. For starters, it had a ten-round detachable box magazine that could be loaded with stripper clips. That meant it could hold twice as many rounds as the German K98k, which was a serious advantage on the battlefield. Plus, unlike other rifles like the American Springfield 1903/1903 A3 or the German 98 Mauser, the Enfield had a rear locking lug and a cock-on-closing design. It was a little different than what most folks were used to, but it was lightning-fast and deadly accurate. It’s capable of being operated with incredible speed and smoothness, which means even a mediocre rifleman can deliver aimed fire at a distance with almost the same speed and accuracy as an M1 Garand. The Savage Lee Enfield No.4 MKI is a real piece of history, and one that any gun enthusiast should be proud to own especially in such conditions. So make this rifle yours.
Year of Manufacture: 1900 https://www.nps.gov/spar/learn/historyculture/u-s-springfield-krag-jorgensen-rifle-production-numbers.htm
Caliber: .30-40 Krag
Action Type: Bolt Action, Fed by Side Mounted Magazine
Markings: The left side of the receiver is marked “U.S. / MODEL 1899. SPRINGFIELD ARMORY. 249902”. The rear of the bolt handle is marked “X”, “S9” & “H”. The barrel band is marked “U”. The left side of the stock, above the trigger, is marked with a boxed inspector’s cartouche “JSA / 1901” (J.S. Adams, see page 60 of The American Krag Rifle and Carbine by Joe Poyer). The bottom of the grip is marked with a “circled P” proof, followed by a “W”. The top of the wrist and cheel of the butt are both marked (D/10).
Barrel Length: Approximately 22 Inches
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a pinned blade atop a raised base. The Model 1901 Carbine rear sight (page 104 to 105 of William Brophy’s book, The Krag Rifle) is an adjustable “U” notched escalator assembly when down. The left side of the rear sight base is marked “1 2 3 4B 5”. When flipped up the assembly becomes a sight ladder with a sliding “U” notched blade. The sight ladder is marked from “1-20”.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The hardwood stock has a straight grip, cut out for the bolt handle, finger grooves, barrel band, and a metal buttplate with hinged door for storage of cleaning rods (included). The buttplate shows scratches, discoloration from oxidation, and light surface erosion. The barrel band shows scratches and discoloration from oxidation. The wood shows several tiny scrapes, scratches, and compression marks. Some have damaged small portions of surface wood. Most of these marks have been oiled over. The LOP measures 13 ½ inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates in about Very Good overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is semi bright. The rifling is deep; more shallow at the muzzle. There is very light erosion throughout; more prominent in the grooves. The bore.
Overall Condition: The rifle has lost some of its original metal finish. The barrel retains most of the blue and the receiver has turned white and patina. The rifle in full retains about 50% of its finish. The metal shows small scrapes, thin scratches, discoloration from oxidation and light surface erosion. The screw heads show use and oxidation. Most of the receiver markings are deep. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: A small metal cleaning rod is stored in the butt. It is in about Very Good Plus condition.
Our Assessment: This Springfield Armory Model 1899 Krag Carbine was made back in 1900. It is a true Model 1899 Krag Carbine not a Conversion as it is marked “1899” on the receiver. There were no Model 1899 Krag Rifles made; only 1899 Carbines. The rifle is 124 years old and is in good shape. Model 1899 Krag Carbines are scarce. Only 36,000 were ever produced. This one has Carbine sights installed and uses a headless knurled cocking piece that was only installed on Model 1899 Krag Carbines. It will add to your Military or Krag collection.
US WW1 Hoyt M-1916 Pistol Holster Belt Saber Hanger Eagle Snap Medical Pouch General Attributed Rig
Lot #435 (Sale Order 435 of 674)
Make: Hoyt
Model: Hoyt U.S. Model 1915 General Officer’s Holster and Rig
Markings: The holster is marked “US” in an oval on the flap. The mag pouch is marked “C.M.C. / JEFF 1921/ H.E.K.” on the back. The actual belt is marked with hand inscription believed to be the Generals name and rank.
Type of Finish: Tanned Leather
Finish Originality: Original
Overall Condition: The Hoyt U.S. Model 1915 General Officer’s Holster and accompanying accessories, including the belt, magazine pouch, medical pouch, and sword hanger, all show similar wear and tear and appear in useful condition. This rare item has obviously been care for meticulously over the year to make it this far.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This Holster and Rig comes with a a slew of paper work surrounding the General and other auction house sales receipts supporting the owner assertaition of lineage. This all gives us more reason to believe the athinticty of this incredible item.
Our Assessment: The Hoyt U.S. Model 1915 General Officer’s Holster and accompanying accessories, including the belt, magazine pouch, medical pouch, and sword hanger, represent a rare and historically significant ensemble of military equipment. Designed for the Colt M1911 pistol, the Model 1915 holster by Hoyt is crafted from high-quality leather, typically marked with "Hoyt" and other military stamps. Its flap-style closure and rugged construction reflect the standards of early 20th-century U.S. military gear. The leather or webbed officer's belt is adjustable and features brass fittings. It often includes decorative elements such as an embossed eagle or military insignia. Made from leather or canvas, the magazine pouch is designed to hold spare magazines for the M1911. It complements the holster's design and attaches securely to the belt. A compact medical pouch, often canvas or leather like this one, designed to carry first-aid supplies. It reflects the practicality required of officers during field operations. The Sword Hanger is an ornate yet functional accessory for attaching a ceremonial or combat sword to the belt. Its inclusion signifies the rank and prestige of the officer. Giving us more reasons to legitimize the claim of prestigious lineage. This Holster and Rig truely could have belonged to General WM. H. Hobson 1888-1960 who commanded the 30th Infantry Division from 1941-1942 and Fort Benning from 1934-1935.
Markings: The left shoulder of the barrel is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO, NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A / PAT. NOV. 25. 90. DEC. 6. 92. JULY 21. 96. FEB. 22. 98. JUNE 14. 98. OCT. 16. 1900. DEC. 25. 06. JULY. 5. 10.” followed by “12 GA.”. The chamber is marked “CYL”. The top of the barrel is marked with a “WP” proof mark, found again on the top of the receiver. The bottom of the receiver is marked with the serial number. The action bar is marked “MODEL 1897 / -WINCHESTER- / TRADE MARK REG. IN U.S. PAT. OFF.”. The left side of the heat shield/bayonet lug is marked “PAT. JAN.15&MAR.19.1918”. The front of the lug is marked “F”. The buttplate is marked “WINCHESTER / REPEATING / ARMS CO.”. The right side of the receiver is marked “U.S.” with an Ordnance Bomb.
Barrel Length: 20 1/4"
Choke: Fixed Cylinder Bore
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a bead set on the base of the heatshield/bayonet lug. The barrel is not drilled for a bead.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece walnut with a grooved slide handle, semi-pistol grip, straight comb and checkered composite buttplate. There is a sling swivel inlet to the belly and another mounted to the bayonet lug. The forend has only a few light marks. The buttstock has scattered nicks, scuffs and scratches. There is a thin hairline crack in the left side of the wrist. The LOP measures 13 5/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has some moderate wear all around with the checkering having been smoothed at the heel and toe. Overall, the stocks are in Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright. There is no erosion in the bore, but there are a few minor dents which are consistent with the installation of the bayonet lug/heat shield assembly. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 30% of its metal finish. There are some minor nicks, scuffs and small scratches. Most of the balance is in normal operational wear. Most of the finish has turned a light to dark patina color but the blue on the front of the mag tube and under the heat shield is well preserved. There is infrequent minor oxidation and surface erosion, mostly on the bayonet lug assembly. The screwheads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this shotgun rates in about Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions properly. We have not fired this shotgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: After observing the Great War for the first three years, it became clear to the U.S. that serious close-range firepower was needed in trench warfare. The Model 1897 Trench grade was an evolution of this idea, modified by adding a perforated steel heat shield over the barrel and an adapter with bayonet lug for affixing an M1917 bayonet. They were so effective and brutal in combat that the German high command once announced they would execute any US soldier captured with one in his possession. The 1897 Trench Gun was also durable enough that it would go on to see service all the way through to the Gulf War.
This example was produced Ca. 1919 and has correct features for a Trench Gun including its martial markings on the side of the receiver, which is found on some and not on others. This writer prefers the theory presented by Bruce Canfield in his book “Complete Guide to United States Military Combat Shotguns”, that guns which were issued were inspected and marked, while guns which were not issued did not receive the markings. The end of WWI came as a shock to nearly everyone. The German offensive Operation Michael had just been halted and the Second Battle of the Marne, the first successful Allied offensive, was just starting. No one would guess that the war would end less than 6 months later. Consequently, there were many Trench Guns which had been produced and/or delivered which were never issued.
Though this one was apparently issued, it remains a high condition example of this military shotgun which is more than 100 years old. There is a thin crack in the wrist, but this was not uncommon with the original thin-wrist stocks and would later be addressed by increasing the thickness of the wrist. This is a nice military 97 that will be tons of fun to shoot at the range and will be a nice addition to your collection.
US WW1 Eddystone M-1917 American Enfield .30-06 26" Bolt Action Rifle 1918 C&R
Lot #437 (Sale Order 437 of 674)
Make: Eddystone Arsenal, a subsidiary of Remington
Model: M-1917 American Enfield
Serial Number: 1217935
Year of Manufacture: 1918. Production ran from September 1917-January 1919 (p. 129 of Charles Stratton’s book “British Enfield Rifles Volume 4 – The Pattern 1914 and US Model 1917 Rifles”).
Barrel Date: 10-18 (October 1918)
Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
Action Type: Bolt Action, Internal Magazine
Markings: There is no visible import mark. The front of the Eddystone barrel is marked “E” for Eddystone over the “flaming bomb” acceptance stamp of the Ordnance Department and the date, “10-18” (October 1918). The top of the receiver is marked “U.S. / MODEL OF 1917 / EDDYSTONE / 1217935”. The left side of the receiver and the top of the bolt handle are both stamped with a “flaming bomb”. There is a “Z” on the handle arm. There is an eagle head acceptance stamp on the safety with an “E”. The bottom of the wrist is marked “3N”. There is a proof on top of the buttplate. The left side of the bolt release is marked “E”. All three of the sling rings are marked “E”. The front of the nose on the wood is marked “E”. The top of the receiver and the left of the bolt are marked with two proofs, “A3” and “K5”. The bottom of the bolt handle and the bolt itself are marked “E”.
Barrel Length: 26”, Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a bladed post set between two protective ears. The rear sight is also set between two protective ears. When down, it’s an aperture. When flipped up, it becomes a sight ladder that uses a sliding aperture, and the ladder is marked from “2-16”.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece walnut with finger grooves, a nosecap with bayonet lug, stacking loop, barrel band, two sling loops, a through bolt, reinforcing pin, cutout for the bolt handle, straight grip, and a metal buttplate with a hinged door for storage (there’s an original WW1 oil bottle and bore brush in the compartment). There are scattered nicks, scuffs, and compressions throughout. There is a small chip on the top of the wrist at the receiver. There are no cracks. The left side of the buttstock has a concentrated area of compressions that have started to slightly chip away at the wood. The LOP measures 13 3/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. Overall, the stock rates in about Very Good Condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Most of the finish appears Original, though the receiver appears to have been treated with cold blue.
Bore Condition: The bore is bright. The rifling is defined. There is light fouling in the grooves. There is no erosion. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 7.5/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 85% of its metal finish. There is thinning on the leading edges, and primarily on the barrel, front sight, and trigger guard. The action shows operational wear. The screws show very light tool marks with strong slots. There is intermittent and infrequent corrosion on the receiver, bolt release, bands, and sling rings. Most of the markings are deep and clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Fine Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: The aforementioned original WW1 oil bottle and bore brush in the buttplate storage compartment.
Our Assessment: The US Army entered WW1 with an insufficient supply of Springfield rifles to equip the “doughboys” shipping out for the trenches “over there”. Remington was already producing a rifle for the British, so rather than retool the factory to make Springfields, the caliber was simply switched over to .30-06, and the rifle was taken into service as the M-1917 “American Enfield”.
This US WW1 Eddystone M-1917 American Enfield Bolt Action Rifle was made in 1918 and is in Fine Condition. It features a 26” barrel dated October 1918, 85% of its blued finish (most of the finish appears original, though the receiver appears to have been treated with cold blue), rugged two-piece walnut stocks with finger grooves, a nosecap with bayonet lug, and a metal buttplate with a hinged door for storage containing an original oil bottle and bore brush, clear Eddystone markings on the receiver and other parts, solid mechanics, and a bright bore with defined rifling and no erosion (just light fouling in the grooves). The stock shows scattered nicks, scuffs, and compressions, with a small chip on the top of the wrist at the receiver, and a concentrated area of wear on the left side of the buttstock. This is an honest example of the classic US WW1 “American Enfield”.
US Pre-WW2 Springfield Armory Model 1922 MII .22 LR 24.5" Mag Fed Bolt Action Training Rifle C&R
Lot #438 (Sale Order 438 of 674)
Make: Springfield Armory
Model: MII, Model 1922 MI upgraded to M2 configuration, redesignated and restamped “MII” during the arsenal upgrade process. The M2 was the final designation of the Model 1922 .22 caliber trainers.
Serial Number: 193
Year of Manufacture: 1925-1933
Barrel Date: March 1937
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Action Type: Bolt Action, Detachable Magazine
Markings: The top of the receiver is marked “U.S. / SPRINGFIELD / ARMORY / MODEL OF 1922 / MII CAL. .22 / 193”. The top front of the barrel is marked “S A / flaming bomb / 3 – 37”. The left side of the barrel shank is marked “LONG RIFLE / CART’GE ONLY”. The safety lever is marked “SAFE READY”. The top of the bolt handle is marked “N S” for nickel steel and “M2 BM”. The bottom of the bolt handle is marked with a punch. The extractor is marked “C 3993”. The bolt body is marked “0768”. The bolt body is marked “M2” ahead of the lug. The barrel band is marked “U”. The right side of the rear sight is marked with the Lyman logo, and the top is marked “LYMAN”.
Barrel Length: 24 1/2”, Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a pinned blade atop a serrated raised base, dovetailed to a barrel band. The rear sight is a fully adjustable Lyman 48C aperture sight marked “0 25 50 75 100 125”.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is one-piece walnut with a straight bottom pistol grip, finger grooves, barrel band, two sling loops, and a checkered metal buttplate. The bottom of the pistol grip is marked “M2”. The wood shows several scrapes, scratches, and compression marks, some of which have damaged small portions of the surface. The most prominent marks are under the left side of the receiver. The LOP measures 13 1/4” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. Overall, the stock rates in about Very Good Condition.
Type of Finish: Parkerized
Finish Originality: Original to Arsenal Rebuild
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no notable erosion in the bore. There is a small ring bulge toward the center. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 6/10 given the slight bulge, but otherwise would rate 9/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 60% of its metal finish. The metal shows scattered scuffs and scrapes, as well as light discoloration from oxidation. The receiver has been heavily cleaned. The bottom metal shows scratches and light surface erosion. The screw heads show use. The markings are deep throughout save for the barrel where the date markings are very shallow, but still legible for the most part. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: The rifle comes with one unmarked, aftermarket blued 5-round magazine in Fine Plus Condition.
Our Assessment: The Model 1922 series of training rifles were designed to mimic the full size Model 1903 Springfield. Chambered in .22 LR, the goal was to give soldiers trigger time on a M-1903 Springfield style rifle without the expense of .30-06 ammo. The M1922MI was produced from 1925-1933 with about 20,000 made. There were two versions, one for US military issue and the other for “NRA” sale to civilians through the DCM (forerunner of the CMP). The military issue version was distinguished by not being drilled and tapped for scope mounts, and the stock having military style finger grooves and a straight bottom pistol grip. In 1933, the final version of the 1922 training rifle was adopted, designated the M2, and primarily featured a new bolt with adjustable headspace and better extractor. When older rifles were returned to the armory for repairs, they were retrofitted with the new parts. 1922 rifle receivers were re-stamped 1922M2, and 1922MI rifles were re-stamped 1922MII.
This US Pre-WW2 Springfield Armory .22 Training Rifle started life as a standard Model 1922 MI made between 1925-1933. It was then arsenal rebuilt by Springfield Armory, brought up to M2 specifications with a new bolt, redesignated and restamped as a “Model 1922 MII”, and installed with a 1937 dated barrel by Springfield Armory during the rebuild process. It’s in Very Good Condition, and features a 24 1/2” barrel, 60% of its original (to arsenal rebuild) parkerized finish, classic one-piece smooth walnut “M2” marked stock with a straight bottom pistol grip, finger grooves, and a checkered steel buttplate, an “N S” (for nickel steel) and “M2” marked bolt, a fully adjustable Lyman 48C rear aperture sight, solid mechanics, and a bright bore with sharp rifling and no notable erosion. There’s a small ring bulge toward the center. The bore rates 6/10 gi
RARE Springfield 1903 NRA Sporting Rifle Star Gauge .30-06 Bolt Action Rifle 1930 C&R
Lot #439 (Sale Order 439 of 674)
Make: Springfield Armory
Model: 1903 NRA Sporting Rifle (NRA Sporter). This 1903 is in NRA Sporting Rifle configuration.
Serial Number: 1354633
Year of Manufacture: 1930 (page 373 of Joe Poyer’s book, The M1903 Springfield Rifle and its Variations, 3rd Edition)
Barrel Date: Feb, 1930
Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
Action Type: Bolt Action, Internal Magazine
Markings: The top of the receiver is marked “U.S. / SPRINGFIELD / ARMORY / MODEL 1903 / 1354633”. The top of the barrel is marked “S A / flaming bomb / 10 – 30”. The safety is marked “SAFE READY” and the magazine cutoff is marked “ON OFF”. The barrel band is marked “U”. The face of the muzzle is marked with a “star” to indicate that it is a star gauged barrel. The top of the bolt handle is marked “N.S.”. The bottom of the bolt handle is marked “7” and with a punch. The bolt body is marked with the serial number in electric pencil. The rear sight markings include “LYMAN” on the top and the Lyman logo on the right. The front of the grip is marked with a circled P.
Barrel Length: Approximately 24 Inches
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a pinned blade set atop a raised base. The rear sight is a Lyman Type 48C adjustable aperture. It is secured to the right rear of the receiver. The right side is marked “0 25 50 75 100 125” and with small lines. The top is marked “0” and with small lines.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The hardwood stock has a pistol grip, barrel band, 2 sling loops, 2 through bolts, and a checkered metal buttplate. The buttplate shows scratches, thinning and oxidation on the edge. The wood shows several small scrapes and scratches. The wood has been oiled. The LOP measures 13 ½” inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates in about Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original to NRA configuration.
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. The bore shows an M.E. of 0. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 93% of its metal finish. The receiver and bolt shows light operational wear. There is minor thinning on the leading edges. There are a couple scuffs and scratches on the barrel. The bolt has lost most of its finish. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are deep. Overall, this rifle rates in about Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: The Springfield Armory Model 1903 NRA and NRB Sporting Rifles (NRA Sporters) were made in limited quantities (under 5000) and were offered to the public between 1925 and 1932. This Model 1903 is in NRA Sporter configuration. It has a star gauged barrel, uses a Lyman 48C aperture sight, and was built during the proper time frame.
WWII Winchester M1 Garand .30-06 Semi Auto Rifle 1944 Springfield Armory 1953 Barrel C&R
Lot #440 (Sale Order 440 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: M1 Garand
Serial Number: 2423742
Year of Manufacture: Receiver April 1944, Barrel date 11-1953
Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
Action Type: Semi Auto, en bloc clip fed
Markings:
Receiver: “U.S. RIFLE / CAL. .30 M1 / WINCHESTER / TRADE MARK / 2423742”
Bottom of the receiver “PV”
Trigger Group: “D28290-W.R.A.”
Hammer: “C46008-1W.R.A.”
Safety: “SA-11”
Receiver Leg: “D28291-2”
Op Rod: “5382-W.R.A.”
Barrel: “SA F6535448 P 11 53 A20GA” with a DOD cartouche. Springfield Armory replacement barrel.
Bolt: “D28287-1 W.R.A.”.
Gas plug: “O”
The gas cylinder is marked “M”.
Stock: The stock is marked with both a “P” and a Circle “P” on the grip.
Windage knob is marked “LEFT” twice with two arrows and “HRA-W”.
Elevation Knob is marked 2-12 in increments of two and “HRA”.
Barrel Length: 24"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade set between two protective wings. The rear sight is an adjustable aperture sight set between two protective wings.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The wood stock has a semi-pistol grip, metal nose cap, stacking loop, two sling loops, and a metal buttplate with hinged door for storage. The LOP measures 13” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The metal buttplate retains most of its finish and shows minor scratches around the edges. There is some minor rust freckling present. The trap door functions well. This stock has been sanded and refinished and shows minor lines and compressions scattered throughout. There is a notable series of compressions on the grip. There are some small chips missing from the butt where the buttplate connects, and a few from the belly in front of the bottom metal. There are no visible cracks. The handguards appear original and show scattered lines, and compressions with several small chips missing from the bottom edges. They too show no visible cracks. Overall the stock is in Good condition.
Type of Finish: Parkerized
Finish Originality: Original and refinished.
Bore Condition: The bore is semi bright and the rifling is well defined. There is minor visible pitting mainly in the lands throughout the bore. According to our gauges the muzzle reads at a 1.5, the throat reads at about a 1.5-2. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 8/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 90% of its metal finish. The barrel and gas cylinder show the majority of the thinning finish. The bolt shows some minor rub wear on the friction surfaces. The receiver and bolt have been refinished and clear coated. The markings are clear, the screw heads are sharp, and the action is smooth. The wings on the rear sight show pitting that has been finished over. Overall this rifle is in Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Agreen canvas sling is included.
Our Assessment: The M1 Garand, designed by Canadian-born John Garand and manufactured by Winchester Repeating Arms, holds an iconic place in American military history. The standard-issue rifle for the US military during World War II and the Korean War, it was the first semi-automatic rifle to be generally issued to infantry of any nation. Chambered in .30-06 Springfield, this rifle gave American troops a distinct advantage in firefights, allowing for a rate of fire that bolt-action rifles couldn't match.
The M1 Garand's design was revolutionary for its time, with an internal magazine fed by an 8-round en-bloc clip. The rifle ejected the clip with a distinctive "ping" sound when empty, signaling the need for a reload. This sound became iconic, a signature auditory clue of the weapon's presence on the battlefield. While the fixed magazine and clip system did present some limitations, they were largely outweighed by the rifle's advantages in speed and firepower. Today, the M1 Garand is a coveted piece for collectors, shooters, and history enthusiasts alike. It is often seen in vintage military shooting competitions and has become a popular choice for hunters who appreciate its historical significance. With a blend of innovative design, rugged reliability, and proven effectiveness, the M1 Garand is more than just a relic of the past, it's a symbol of American ingenuity and the bravery of those who carried it into battle.
This example began its life in April of 1944, was rebarreled sometime after November of 1953. The receiver and bolt have been refinished and clear coated and it has had some parts replaced along the way. Overall this rifle is in Very Good condition and will make a
Markings:
Receiver: “U.S. RIFLE / CAL. .30 M1 / WINCHESTER / TRADE MARK / 1305446”
Bottom of the receiver “PW”
Trigger Group: “D28290-W.R.A.”
Hammer: “C46008-1W.R.A.”
Trigger guard: “C 46025 W.R.A.”
Safety: “SA-11”
The trigger guard is marked “C46025 W.R.A.”
Receiver Leg: “D28291-2”
Op Rod: “D35382 WRA”
Barrel: “23 PW” Winchester barrel.
Bolt: “D28287-1 W.R.A.”.
Gas plug: No visible marking
Cylinder Lock: “M”
Gas Cylinder “S” , and “M”. with a “W” on the top.
Stock: The stock is marked with a “P” acceptance mark on the grip.
Windage Knob: “LEFT” twice with two arrows and “DRC”.
Elevation Knob: 2-12 in increments of two and “NHC”.
Barrel Length: 24"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade set between two protective wings. The rear sight is a fully adjustable aperture sight set between two protective wings.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The wood stock has a semi-pistol grip, metal nose cap, stacking loop, two sling loops, and a metal buttplate with hinged door for storage. The LOP measures 13” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The metal buttplate has been painted and shows heavy scratches around the edges. The checkering is dull and the door functions correctly. The stock has been sanded, reprofiled and refinished. The stock shows lines, compressions and a few gouges scattered throughout. The upper handguards show less wear however the forward handguard shows a repaired crack at about the 11 o’clock position running from the rear spacer. Overall the stock is in Fair + to Good condition
Type of Finish: Parkerized
Finish Originality: Original and refinished.
Bore Condition: The bore is dull and the rifling is defined. There is moderate erosion throughout the bore. The incomplete CMP tag shows a muzzle of 2 and a throat of 3. Our gauges show a muzzle of 2.5 and a throat of 3. In this writer's opinion the bore rates 6/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 90% of its metal finish. The trigger guard and gas cylinder show the majority of the finish loss. There is barely any rub wear on the friction surfaces of the receiver and bolt. There is surface rust freckling on the charging handle, barrel , and cylinder lock. The markings are clear and the screw heads are sharp. Overall this rifle is in Fair + to Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle includes a foam padded cardboard box, inspection tag, certificate of authenticity, manual, thank you card, CMP yellow chamber flag, and En bloc clip.
Our Assessment: The M1 Garand is an iconic semi-automatic rifle that served as the standard U.S. service rifle during World War II and the Korean War. Designed by John C. Garand and officially adopted in 1936, it was the first semi-automatic rifle to be mass-issued to infantry forces. Chambered in .30-06 Springfield and utilizing an 8-round en-bloc clip, the M1 Garand provided American soldiers with a significant advantage in rate of fire over the bolt-action rifles used by other nations. General George S. Patton famously praised it as "the greatest battle implement ever devised," underscoring its impact on the effectiveness of U.S. infantry units.
The Winchester Repeating Arms Company was one of only two primary manufacturers of the M1 Garand during World War II, the other being Springfield Armory. Winchester produced these rifles from 1941 to 1945, and their versions are particularly prized by collectors due to their relative scarcity and historical significance. This Winchester M1 Garand manufactured in March 1943 was produced during a critical period of the war, contributing to the massive armament efforts following the U.S. entry into the conflict.
This example was sold by the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) in 2023 as a Rack Grade firearm. Rack Grade rifles from the CMP are functional but exhibit wear and a mix of parts due to repairs and refurbishments over the years. However, this rifle retains nearly all Winchester parts, which is noteworthy. Over time, many M1 Garands underwent arsenal rebuilds where parts were interchanged among rifles from different manufacturers. Finding one with predominantly original Winchester components enhances its value and collectibility. This rifle not only represents a piece of wartime history but also offers a unique opportunity for enthusi
International Harvester US M1 Garand .30-06 Rifle LMR Barrel Semi-Auto Barrel, 1954 C&R
Lot #442 (Sale Order 442 of 674)
Make: International Harvester Co.
Model: M1 Garand
Serial Number: 5019642
Year of Manufacture: 1954, 5-53 dated barrel
Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
Action Type: Semi Auto, En Bloc Clip Fed
Markings: Receiver: “U.S. RIFLE / CAL. .30 M1 / INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER / 5019642”, Trigger Group: “D28290-W.R.A.”, Hammer: “D48008-3 SA”, Follower: “11”, Safety: “SA-11”, The trigger guard is marked “C-46025-3-SA”, Receiver Leg: “D6528291-P”, Op Rod: “6535382 SA”, Bolt: “D-6528287 IHC / X”, Barrel: “P LMR D6535448 5 53 A12 P M” and a small ordnance wheel This is a Line Material Co barrel, The front of the gas plug is marked “NHC IHC”, The right side of the rear sight adjustment knob is marked “DRC”, “IHC” and “LEFT” in two places with two counter clockwise arrows, The elevation knob is marked “IHC” and 2-12 in increments of 2.
Barrel Length: 24"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade set between two protective wings. The rear sight is an adjustable aperture sight set between two protective wings.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The hardwood stock has a semi-pistol grip, metal nose cap, two sling loops, stacking loop, and a metal buttplate with hinged metal door for storage in the buttstock. This stock has been sanded down and refinished. The stock has also been reprofiled during the sanding and the metal buttplate, and the end of the receiver now overlaps the wood. This refinish has also removed any markings. The stock shows minimal handling marks and marks from use. There are two chips in the belly of the stock just in front of the bottom metal. There is a small crack developing on the left side of the woodline just behind the clip latch. The rear upper handguard shows a large divot at about mid length and a crack forming from the receiver to the rear band at about the 11 o’clock position. The forward handguard is loose fitting, and has a crack forming from the rear band at the 1 o’clock position. The metal buttplate has retained most of its finish and shows scratches around the edges with semi dull checkering. The door has a strong spring and shows semi sharp checkering. There is some minor surface rust developing in the checkering and in the spring latch recess. Overall this stock set is in Good condition.
Type of Finish: Parkerized
Finish Originality: Original and Refinished
Bore Condition: The bore is semi bright with well defined rifling. There is mild erosion / pitting throughout the bore. According to our gauges the muzzle reads at a 1+ and the throat at a 1+. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 7/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 97% of its metal finish. The muzzle, gas plug, and trigger guard edges show the majority of the finish loss. The barrel shows some lines and scratches on the exposed area and rub wear on the right side by the chamber from the op rod and the front from the gas cylinder. The front nose cap for the handguard has lost its finish as well. The bolt shows only minor rub wear on the friction surfaces. The receiver and trigger guard have been refinished. The markings are mostly clear with the exception of the ordnance wheel on the barrel. The brass on the leather slings shows verdigris on the contact points. The screw heads are sharp. Overall this rifle is in Good condition for C&R.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle includes a leather sling, cleaning rod in a green sleeve, oiler, and M1 tool.
Our Assessment: The International Harvester M1 Garand holds a distinct place in the lineage of this iconic rifle. Born out of the necessity to ramp up production during World War II, International Harvester, primarily known for agricultural machinery, stepped into firearm manufacturing. From 1952 to 1956, the company produced M1 Garand rifles at its Evansville, Indiana, plant, contributing to the war effort and subsequent military needs. Despite its newcomer status in firearm production, International Harvester upheld the high standards set by established manufacturers. The M1 Garand rifles produced by IHC are known for their quality craftsmanship and reliability. This example also includes a Line Material Co. barrel. LMR barrels are believed to be the best quality barrels made in the 1950s for M1s. Today, the International Harvester M1 Garand holds significant collectible value. Its limited production span and distinct history contribute to its appeal among firearms enthusiasts and collectors. In the broader context of military history, the M1 Garand, in general, holds a revered position. As one of the first semi-automatic rifles widely adopted by a major military power, it revolutionized
International Harvester M1 Garand .30-06 Postage Stamp Receiver 1952-1953, Correct IHC parts C&R
Lot #443 (Sale Order 443 of 674)
Make: International Harvester Co.
Model: M1 Garand
Serial Number: 4574736
Year of Manufacture: Receiver 1952-1953, LMR Barrel February 1955, Red River Army Depot February 1966
Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
Action Type: Semi Auto, En Bloc Clip Fed
Markings: Receiver: “U.S. RIFLE / CAL. .30 M1 / INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER / 4574736”. Trigger Group: “IHC D6528290”. Hammer: “C-5546008 IHC”. Follower: “13”. Safety: “IHC”. Receiver Leg: “D6528291-J” the receiver leg is also marked “RRAD 2-66”, “T”, and “H-T”. Op Rod: “D-6535382 IHC”. Bolt: “D6528287 IHC / A”. Barrel: “K LMR D6535448 2 55 A40 P M H” with a DOD Eagle cartouche. The last P has a punch mark in the P. This is a Line Material Co barrel. The front of the gas plug is marked “NHC IHC”. The windage knob is marked “DRC”, “IHC” and “LEFT” in two places with two counter clockwise arrows. The elevation knob is marked “WC-E” and 2-12 in increments of 2. The inside of the stock is marked “1815”. The left flank of the stock has a DOD cartouche. The grip is marked with a circle “P” acceptance stamp.
Barrel Length: 24"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade set between two protective wings. The rear sight is a fully adjustable aperture sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The hardwood stock has a semi-pistol grip, metal nose cap, two sling loops, stacking loop, and a metal buttplate with hinged metal door for storage in the buttstock. This stock has been very lightly sanded and refinished. The stock shows scattered lines, and compressions with no visible cracks in the stock. The belly of the stock just in front of the bottom metal shows a small chip that has been filled in with oil. There is a notable compression on the right side belly of the stock just in front of the trigger guard. The handguards show similar wear with no chips or cracks. The forward handguard is slightly loose fitting. The metal buttplate has lost most of its finish and shows scratches around the edges with semi dull checkering and some minor surface rust. The door has a strong spring and shows semi-sharp checkering. There is some minor surface rust developing in the checkering and in the spring latch recess. Overall this stock set is in Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Parkerized
Finish Originality: Original and Refinished
Bore Condition: The bore is semi bright with well defined rifling. There is very minor erosion / pitting throughout the bore. According to our gauges the muzzle reads at a 1+ and the throat at a 1. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 8/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 97% of its metal finish. The top of the barrel shows finish thinning as do the edges of the trigger guard. The bolt shows only minor rub wear on the friction surfaces. The bolt and receiver have been refinished. The bottom metal for the trigger group is beginning to show brown spots from age. The markings are clear except the Red River electro pencil mark which had been finished over. The screw heads are sharp. Overall this rifle is in Very Good to Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Included is a green canvas sling.
Our Assessment: This International Harvester (IHC) M1 Garand with a "Postage Stamp" style receiver is a sought-after variation of the iconic U.S. service rifle. Manufactured between 1952 and 1953, IHC-produced Garands are notable for their unique production history. IHC was one of only four manufacturers of the M1 Garand, producing rifles under government contracts to meet military needs during the Korean War and the post-war period. The "Postage Stamp" designation refers to the distinct appearance of the receiver's marking, which resembles a postage stamp due to its boxed-in style.
This specific rifle features an LMR (Line Material Company) barrel dated February 1955, which is correct for many IHC Garands. LMR barrels were highly regarded for their quality and accuracy, and IHC frequently used them in their production. The receiver leg is marked "RRAD 2-66," indicating that this rifle underwent an arsenal rebuild at Red River Army Depot in February 1966. Such rebuilds were common during the Cold War to ensure that rifles in military service remained functional and up-to-date. Despite the rebuild, this rifle retains all IHC-correct parts, a rare and desirable feature for collectors. The combination of a Postage Stamp receiver, high-quality LMR barrel, and correct IHC parts make this rifle a prime example of an International Harvester M1 Garand. For collectors and enthusiasts, this rifle represents a tangible piece of American military history.
Year of Manufacture: Receiver: April 1945. Barrel Date June 1953
Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
Action Type: Semi Auto, En Bloc Clip Fed
Markings:Receiver: “SA-52 / U.S. RIFLE / CAL. .30 M1 / SPRINGFIELD / ARMORY / 3689861”. Receiver Leg: “0 86 D28291 35 J”. Trigger Group: “D28290-12-SA”. Hammer: “SA C 5546008”. Safety: “SA-11”. Op-rod: “5535382 SA”. Barrel: “SA D6535448 6 53 A197A M” with an Ordnance wheel stamp. Bolt: “D28287-12SA / S-04” with a Diamond. Gas Plug: “NHC”. Stock: The grip is marked with a circle “P” acceptance stamp, and on the left flank with a DOD Eagle cartouche. Flash Hider: “HIDER FLASH M2”. The scope is marked: “TELESCOPE M82 / SERIAL NO. 39095 / STOCK NO. 84374”, the scope is also marked with the part numbers for the turret caps, turrets, and eyepiece. The mount is marked: “GRIFFIN & HOWE. INC. NEW YORK / PAT. #1.856.549 MAY 3, 1932” and the number “8683701".
Barrel Length: 24"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade set between two protective wings. The rear sight is an adjustable aperture sight. The windage knob is marked “LEFT arrow” twice and “DRC”. The elevation knob is marked from 2-12 in increments of 2 and “NHC”. A 2.5x M82 Wollensak Optical Company scope with tapered post reticle, covered turrets and extendable sunshade is mounted in a Griffin and Howe QD mount. The scope has lost most of its finish, the turrets adjust with a positive click, the sight picture is mostly clear and the light transmission is good.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The wood stock has a Semi-pistol grip, metal nose caps, two sling loops, stacking ring, and a checkered metal buttplate with storage compartment. The LOP measures 13” inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttpad. The stock and handguards have been lightly sanded and refinished. The stock markings are visible. The stock shows some minor compressions and lines scattered throughout with a notable divot in the belly in front of the bottom metal on the left side. There are a few punch marks in the stock with no visible chips or cracks. The handguards show scattered lines and compressions with no chips or cracks. The metal buttplate has lost most of its finish, has turned brown with patina and has scratches with surface rust around the edges. The buttplate has semi sharp checkering and sharp checkering on the door with a strong door spring. Overall the stock and handguards are in Good + to Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Parkerized
Finish Originality: Refinished and Original
Bore Condition: The bore is very bright with well defined rifling. There is no visible erosion or pitting. According to our gauges the muzzle reads at a 1 and the throat at a 2.5. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 8/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains 97% of its metal finish. There is almost no wear to the friction surfaces of the bolt. The receiver finish has a silvery light green color and appears to have been clear coated. The gas cylinder lock shows the majority of the finish loss along with the edges of the trigger guard. The sight knobs show brown spots from patina. The markings are clear and the screw heads are sharp. Overall this rifle is in Very Good to Very Good + condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle includes the scope and mount, flash hider and M1 cleaning kit with cleaning rod, tool, oiler, and grease.
Our Assessment: The Springfield M1C sniper rifle is a specialized variant of the M1 Garand, developed during World War II to provide American forces with a precision shooting platform. This example features a receiver manufactured in 1945, indicative of wartime production, though the barrel is dated June of 1953, and the receiver bears a Springfield Armory rebuild mark from 1952. The rifle was designed to meet the demands of accurate fire support on the battlefield, combining the reliability of the M1 Garand's semi-automatic action with a precision optic system.
While its design was cutting-edge during its time, the rifle had an enduring service life, seeing use in Korea. The Springfield M1C stands as a testament to mid-20th-century advancements in precision rifle development and remains a sought-after collector’s piece due to its historical significance. We see no reason not to believe that this is a real M1C rifle however all sources indicate that there are only approximately 8,000 true conversions of the approximately 38,000 potentially aftermarket converted rifles built with the 30,000 scope and mount combos out there that were manufactured but not used by
WWII Springfield M1 Garand CMP Select Grade 30-06 Semi Auto Rifle 1943 LEAD Rebuild 1964 C&R
Lot #445 (Sale Order 445 of 674)
Springfield M1 Garand Commercial Receiver 30-06 Semi Auto Rifle 1943 Barrel Ca. 1980s
Lot #446 (Sale Order 446 of 674)
Make: Springfield Armory
Model: M1 Garand
Serial Number: 7004883
Year of Manufacture: Receiver Early 1980s, Barrel 12-1943
Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
Action Type: Semi Auto, En Bloc Clip Fed
Markings: Receiver: “U.S. RIFLE / CAL. .30 M1 / SPRINGFIELD / ARMORY / 7004883”. Trigger Group: “6528290 IHC C” An international Harvester Part. Hammer: “5546008 IHC” An international Harvester Part. Follower: ”11”. Safety: “SA-11”. Receiver Leg: “WDB D 28291 32”. Receiver Bottom: “57”. Op Rod: “D-6535382 IHC”. Barrel: There is a sideways “V” a proof “3-S-A-12-43 P” and a punch. Bolt: “D28287-19SA / A-5” with a Diamond. Stock: The stock has a circle “P” acceptance stamp on the grip and a Very Faint DOD Eagle on the left side above the trigger. Barrel Length: 24"Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade set between two protective wings. The rear sight is a fully adjustable aperture sight set between two protective wings. The windage knob is marked “LEFT arrow” twice with “BME”. The elevation knob is marked from 2-12 in increments of 2 and “NHC”.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The wood stock has a traditional Semi-pistol grip, metal nose caps, two sling loops, stacking ring, and a checkered metal buttplate with storage compartment. The LOP measures 13” inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttpad. A cleaning kit with the metal tube, bore snake style bore brush, and a see-through plastic lubricant case was found in the compartment. The stock and handguards have been very lightly sanded and refinished. As a result the stock shows fewer compressions than a normal M1. There are still small compressions and lines scattered throughout the wood. There is a small chip missing from the right flank near the end of the op-rod that has been filled in with oil. The handguards are in Excellent shape and show virtually no marrs. The newer style metal buttplate retains its finish, shows only minor wear around the edges, has sharp checkering and has a strong door spring. There are no visible cracks. Overall the stock set is in Very Good + condition.
Type of Finish: Parkerized
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is semi bright with well defined rifling. There is mild erosion / pitting throughout the bore. According to our gauges the muzzle reads at a 3 and the throat at a 5. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 5/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 95% of its metal finish. The majority of the finish loss is on the gas cylinder and gas lock. There is some minor finish loss on the friction surfaces of the bolt. The front handguard spacer has lost its finish and has begun to turn brown with patina. The markings are clear and the screw heads are sharp. Overall this rifle is in Good + to Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle includes a Green Canvas Sling, and the above mentioned cleaning kit.
Our Assessment: The M1 Garand, called "the greatest battle implement ever devised" by General George S. Patton, was the standard-issue rifle of the U.S. military during World War II and the Korean War. Designed by John Garand and officially adopted in 1936, it was the first semi-automatic rifle to be mass-issued to infantry forces. Chambered in .30-06 Springfield, the M1 Garand featured an 8-round en-bloc clip, offering a significant rate of fire advantage over bolt-action rifles. Its robust design and reliability in harsh conditions made it a favorite among American soldiers, playing a pivotal role in the success of the U.S. military during the mid-20th century.
This specific rifle has a Springfield Armory commercial receiver in the 7,000,000 serial number range, indicative of a commercial production M1 in the 1980s. These commercial production rifles were manufactured for the civilian market, as Springfield Armory, Inc., a private company unrelated to the original government-run Springfield Armory. This rifle features a Springfield Armory barrel dated December 1943, which is a wartime production component. Adding to its historical appeal, this rifle is equipped with an original M1 Garand stock, complete with a Circle "P" acceptance mark and a Department of Defense (DOD) Eagle cartouche. This blend of components reflects the enduring legacy of the M1 Garand, a rifle revered not only for its wartime service but also for its enduring popularity among collectors and shooters.
WWII Springfield M1 Garand CMP Service Grade .30-06 Semi Auto Rifle, 1942 Danish 1959 VAR Barrel
Lot #447 (Sale Order 447 of 674)
Make: Springfield Armory
Model: M1 Garand
Serial Number: 807525
Year of Manufacture: Receiver: August 1942. Barrel Date December 1959
Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
Action Type: Semi Auto, En Bloc Clip Fed
Markings:
Receiver: “U.S. RIFLE / CAL. .30 M1 / SPRINGFIELD / ARMORY / 807525”
Receiver Leg: “022 G D 28291-17”
Trigger Group: “D28290–7-SA”
Hammer: “C46008-3 SA”
Follower: ”12”
Safety: “C46016-6SA”
Op-rod: “6535382 SA”
Barrel: “D 6535448 12-59 279”, “VAR” with a Danish Crown, “DK” with a Crown, “M”, and “KOA”.
Bolt: “D28287-I W.R.A.”
Gas Cylinder: “B”
Stock: The grip is marked with a Circle “P” acceptance mark. The pommel is stamped with a “K”, The belly is marked with the serial number, The Left flank is marked with “RIA EB” indicating an arsenal rebuild at Rock Island.
Barrel Length: 24"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade set between two protective wings. The rear sight is an adjustable aperture sight set between two protective wings. The windage knob is marked “LEFT arrow” twice with “WRIGHT”. The elevation knob is marked from 2-12 in increments of 2 with “WCE”.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The wood stock has a Semi-pistol grip, metal nose caps, two sling loops, stacking ring, and a checkered metal buttplate with storage compartment. The LOP measures 13” inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttpad. The stock and handguards have been very lightly sanded and refinished as the markings are still mostly visible. The wood shows scattered lines and compressions with a series of dimple marks on the right hand side. There is a notable gouge on the belly of the stock on the right side in front of the bottom metal. The rear upper handguard has a crack forming from the receiver towards the rear band. The metal buttplate has lost almost all of its finish, has semi sharp checkering on the door and dulled checkering on the plate. The edges show scrapes and rub wear. Overall the stock is in Good + to Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Parkerized
Finish Originality: Refinished and Original
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with defined rifling and some barely visible erosion in the grooves. The CMP inspection tag shows a muzzle of 1+ and a throat of 2+. Our gauges show a muzzle of 1 and the throat of 2. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 8/10.
Overall Condition: The rifle retains 98% of its metal finish. The bolt shows minor wear on the friction surfaces. The gas plug and cylinder lock have lost most of their finish. There is some minor thinning of the finish on the barrel. There is a series of scuff marks on the bottom of the gas cylinder. The screw heads are mostly sharp and the markings are clear. Overall this rifle is in Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Included is a CMP Certificate of Authenticity, manual, thank you card, inspection tag, chamber flag, en bloc clip and a foam padded cardboard box.
Our Assessment: The Springfield M1 Garand is one of the most iconic rifles in American military history, designed by John C. Garand and adopted by the U.S. Army in 1936. As the world’s first standard-issue semi-automatic rifle, it provided American soldiers with a significant advantage in firepower during World War II. Chambered in .30-06 Springfield and featuring an 8-round en-bloc clip, the M1 Garand was praised for its reliability, accuracy, and durability. Over 6 million units were produced, serving in World War II, the Korean War, and early stages of the Vietnam War.
This example was manufactured in August 1942, during the ramp-up of U.S. involvement in World War II. It has since undergone updates and rebuilds, including the installation of a Danish VAR (Vaabenarsenalet) barrel dated December 1959. These barrels were highly regarded for their quality and were often used in rifles refurbished for NATO allies, the CMP or surplus programs. The rifle also features a serial number-matching stock marked with a Rock Island Arsenal rebuild stamp, indicating that it was overhauled and restored to serviceable condition at Rock Island during its lifetime.
This rifle, categorized by the CMP (Civilian Marksmanship Program) as Service Grade, reflects its history of careful maintenance and upgrades to ensure functionality. The combination of a wartime receiver, a high-quality Danish VAR barrel, and the arsenal rebuild markings makes this M1 Garand a significant piece of military history. It represents the enduring legacy of a rifle that shaped the outcome of pivotal conflicts and continues to b
Year of Manufacture: Receiver: February 1945. Barrel: January 1951
Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
Action Type: Semi Auto, En Bloc Clip Fed
Markings: Receiver: “U.S. RIFLE / CAL. .30 M1 / SPRINGFIELD / ARMORY / 3528129”, Receiver Leg: “0 7 D D28291 35 53”, Trigger Group: “D28290-12-SA”, Hammer: “C46008-3 SA”, Follower: ”11”, Safety: “SA-11”, Op-rod: “D35382 9 SA”, Barrel: “S-A-1-51”, Bolt: “D28287-I W.R.A.”, Gas Plug: “PO”, Stock: The grip is marked with two circle “P” acceptance stamps, on the left with an Ordnance wheel and “S.A. G.A.W.”. The GAW stamp is a Springfield Armory marking while Col. George A. Woody was inspector, Aug. 1943-Aug. 1944. Cheek Piece: “MRT 10 52”, Flash Hider: “HIDER FLASH M2 / THE HART MFG. CO.” The scope is marked: “TELESCOPE M82 / SERIAL NO. 37266 / STOCK NO. 84374”, the scope is also marked with the part numbers for the turret caps, turrets, and eyepiece. The mount is marked: “GRIFFIN & HOWE. INC. NEW YORK / PAT. #1.856.549 MAY 3, 1932” and the number “9233”
Barrel Length: 24"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade set between two protective wings. The rear sight is an aperture sight set. The elevation knob is marked from 2-12 in increments of 2. Installed is a Wollensak Optical Company 2.5x M82 scope with tapered post reticle and extendable sunshade in a Griffin and Howe QD mount. The scope has lost most of its finish, the turrets adjust with a positive click, the sight picture is mostly clear and the light transmission is good.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The wood stock has a Semi-pistol grip, metal nose caps, two sling loops, stacking ring, and a checkered metal buttplate with storage compartment. The LOP measures 13” from the front of the trigger to the back of the plate. The stock and handguards have been lightly sanded and refinished. The stock markings are mostly visible. The stock shows some minor compressions and lines scattered throughout with a notable chip in the belly next to the bottom metal on the left side. There are a few punch marks in the stock with no visible cracks. The handguards show scattered lines and compressions with some minor missing chips. The rear handguard has a crack forming on the left side near the receiver that is mostly covered by the scope mount. The metal buttplate has been refinished, and shows scratches and pitting around the edges with some surface rust forming in the checkering. The buttplate has semi sharp checkering and a strong door spring. Overall the stock and handguards are in Good to Good + condition.
Type of Finish: Parkerized
Finish Originality: Refinished and Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with defined rifling. The bore shows scattered erosion and pitting throughout, mainly on the edges of the lands. Our gauges read muzzle erosion at 2+ and the throat at 2.5. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 6/10
Overall Condition: This rifle retains 96% of its metal finish. There is minor wear to the friction surfaces of the bolt. The finish has mostly turned green and shows some brown patina spots scattered throughout. The gas cylinder shows the majority of the wear with some nicks and finish thinning. The barrel has a small nick in the left side. The markings are mostly clear and the screw heads are sharp. Overall this rifle is in Good+ to Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Included are the scope, mount, flash hider and leather cheek piece
Our Assessment: The Springfield M1C sniper rifle is a specialized variant of the M1 Garand, developed during World War II to provide American forces with a precision shooting platform. This example features a receiver manufactured in 1945, indicative of wartime production, though the barrel is dated January 1951, suggesting post-war refurbishment or assembly. The rifle was designed to meet the demands of accurate fire support on the battlefield, combining the reliability of the M1 Garand's semi-automatic action with a precision optic system.
While its design was cutting-edge during its time, the rifle had an enduring service life seeing use in the Korean War. The Springfield M1C stands as a testament to 20th-century advances in precision rifle development and remains a sought-after collector’s piece due to its historical significance. We see no reason not to believe that this is a real M1C rifle however all sources indicate that there are only approximately 8,000 true conversions of the approximately 38,000 potentially aftermarket converted rifles built with the 30,000 scope and mount combos out there that were
WWII Johnson Automatics Model 1941 .30-06 Semi-Auto Rifle
Markings: The top of the receiver is marked with patent information, the serial number “B6423”, “CAL. 30-’06 SEMI-AUTO.” and “ ‘JOHNSON AUTOMATICS’ / MODEL OF 1941 / MADE IN PROVIDENCE, R.I., U.S.A.”. The right rear of the receiver is marked “CRANSTON / ARMS / CO” in an inverted “triangle” with a small “star” above it. The “triangle” was a Dutch National symbol and the small “star” is a Dutch acceptance mark (page 251 of Bruce Canfield’s book, Johnson Rifles and Machine Guns).
The face of the barrel collar is marked “.30-06 / 41”. The barrel shank is marked “JA / 30 06” and with a partial stamping. The right side of the bolt is marked “A8167”
Barrel Length: Approximately 22”.
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to a serrated ramped base banded to the barrel. The rear sight is a windage adjustable aperture. The adjustment knob functions. The aperture is set on a sliding riser. The front sight is not original. The extra barrel has a lyman blade dovetailed to a ramped base, fixed to the barrel.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are 2 piece smooth wood with a pistol grip, several holes for mounting screws, channel under the forearm for the takedown lever, 2 sling loops, and a checkered metal buttplate. The hole on the right front of the forearm is a takedown button. It can be pressed with the tip of a bullet to release the barrel takedown lever that is on the bottom front of the forearm. The wood shows scrapes and compression marks. The LOP measures 13 1/8 inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate shows light oxidation & light soiling. The stock rates in about Very Good overall condition as repaired.
Type of Finish: Parkerized
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The grooves are semi bright. The rifling is sharp & deep. There is erosion in the grooves. The bore shows an M.E. of 0.2.
In this writer’s opinion, this bore rates 7.5 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 90% of its original metal finish. The metal shows scrapes, scratches, and discoloration from both oil residue and oxidation. The barrel shank shows thinning. The screw heads show use. The markings are well defined. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. This firearm has not been tested, these are used items. While we have performed a mechanical function check and noted any discrepancies we cannot guarantee the suitability of this firearm.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: This Rare Johnson Automatics Model 1941 is in nice shape with 90% of its finish, for a Military Rifle that is over 75 years old. The rifle has good markings on the metal which include a Dutch acceptance mark. A limited number of these rifles were used by American troops during WWII and are prized by collectors.
The following information can be found (with much more detail) on pages 73 to 87 and pages 216 to 223 of Bruce Canfield’s book, Johnson Rifles and Machine Guns:
In July of 1940 the Netherlands (Dutch) placed an initial contract for 10,200 Johnson Model 1941 Rifles. At the time Johnson Automatics did not have the production capabilities to fulfill the contract. Johnson had to develop partnerships to fulfill production of the rifles. Johnson partnered with the Universal Winding Company of Cranston, Rhode Island to form the Cranston Arms Co.; hence the Cranston Arms Co. “triangle” stamping on all Model 1941 Rifles. The “triangle” was a Dutch National symbol.
Johnson Automatics went bankrupt in 1949. Many of the leftover Johnson Automatics spare parts and barrels were purchased by an importer who was also able to acquire surplus military M1941 Rifles that had been sold to the Dutch. The Johnson Automatics spare parts & barrels were used to put the surplus Dutch Johnson M1941 Rifles into working order. These rifles were then offered to the public by mail order from the late 1950s into the late 1960s.
Rifle Spike Bayonet & Sheath for US WW2 Johnson Automatics Dutch .30-06 Semi-Auto M-1941
Lot #450 (Sale Order 450 of 674)
In July 1940, the Netherlands placed an initial order for 10,200 Johnson Model 1941 Rifles. A subsequent order was placed for another 10,200, and in total, 21,988 M-1941 Johnson rifles were made. Johnson Automatics did not have the production capabilities to fulfill the contract, and thus partnered with the Universal Winding Company of Cranston, Rhode Island to form the Cranston Arms Co.; hence the Cranston Arms Co. “triangle” stamping on all Model 1941 Rifles. The “triangle” was a Dutch National symbol. Only 3,000 of those rifles were shipped to the Dutch East Indies before they were overrun by the Japanese in March 1942. Those that remained stateside were still Dutch property, and they allowed 750 to be sold into US military service. All of those sold were issued to US Marine Corps paratroopers, better known as “Paramarines”, who used the Johnson rifle to great effect in the Solomons, most notably on Gavutu, Guadalcanal, and Bougainville. This US WW2 Johnson Automatics Dutch .30-06 Semi-Auto M-1941 Rifle Spike Bayonet is in Very Good Condition, with only some light overall finish abrading and age wear evident. Otherwise, the bayonet is in fine shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it features a 7 7/8” trefoil spike blade, sports the classic skeletonized steel handle, and is marked with the serial number “3482” along the muzzle ring. These Johnson bayonets left the factory unmarked, and thus the presence of the serial number denotes it entered Dutch service at some point during the war. It retains approximately 90% of the original dark parkerized finish throughout, and is complete with the original US WW2 Johnson Automatics Dutch M-1941 Bayonet Brown Leather Scabbard in Very Good Condition, with some leftward bending to the lower body, some verdigris to the brass rivets securing the retention strap, some wrinkling to the belt hanger, some overall darkening, and with some scattered scratching and age wear evident. Otherwise, the scabbard is in fine shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it bears the classic tubular leather body, carries a fully functional brass “stud” closure leather handle retention strap, and exhibits the mismatched serial number “5757” stamped along the lower front leather belt loop; the presence of that serial number also denotes the scabbard entered Dutch service at some point during the war. The set is a fine example of a very rare, original US WW2 Johnson Automatics Dutch .30-06 Semi-Auto M-1941 Rifle Spike Bayonet.
4-Digit US Navy Pre-WW1 Colt Model 1911 .45 ACP 5" Semi-Auto Pistol Type I Mag & Holster 1912 C&R
Lot #451 (Sale Order 451 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: 1911
Serial Number: 2647
Year of Manufacture: Early 1912, as it was one of 1,000 guns shipped to the Brooklyn Navy Yard onJune 1, 1912. This was the third lot of 1911s ever shipped to the Navy.
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Auto with Removable Magazine
Barrel Length: 5”, marked "H" horizontally with serifs on rear face of hood.
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a rounded blade. The rear sight is a round-top “U”-notch dovetailed into the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are checkered walnut with smooth “double diamonds” around the grip screws. The grips have even light to moderate handling wear with scattered nicks, scuffs, and scratches. The wood has darkened with age and handling. The checkering is generally well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Very Good Condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original. While we cannot be certain that all parts are original to the gun, the features are correct for this period of production.
Bore Condition: The bore is gray with well defined rifling. There is scattered light erosion and some minor pitting in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 6 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 65% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. The grip areas show handling wear. Most worn areas are going to a light patina. There are evenly scattered spots of minor oxidation, small nicks, and scratches. There is a light "idiot mark" under the slide stop. There are light tool marks around some pin heads. The action shows light operational wear. The screw heads are tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in about Very Good Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this pistol. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with one scarce, original US Pre-WW1 Type I “step base bottom” lanyardloop two tone 7-round magazine. It retains a very good amount of the original “two tone” partially blued finish, with a fairly distinct temper line around the upper body. Type I mags were only produced until Serial Number 4500, making any surviving examples quite scarce today. Also included is an original US Pre-WW1 M-1912 Mounted brown leather “swivel” pistol holster in fine shape.
Our Assessment: The Colt 1911 .45 ACP semi-automatic pistol was designed by the legendary firearms inventor John Moses Browning, and developed for the US Army after the .38 LC revolver failed to stop charging Moro warriors in the Philippines. The US Navy also quickly adopted the Colt Model 1911, receiving their first shipment of 500 in 1912. The powerful .45 would see service aboard ship with US Navy sailors during the Great War, as four-pipe destroyers escorted large convoys across the Atlantic to deliver "doughboys" and US Marines "over there".
This 4-Digit US Navy Pre-WW1 Colt Model 1911 was made in early 1912 and is in Very Good Condition. It was one of 1,000 guns shipped to the Brooklyn Navy Yard onJune 1, 1912, which was the third lot of 1911s ever shipped to the Navy. It boasts a 5” barrel marked "H" (horizontal, with serifs) on the rear face of the hood, 65% of its original blued finish, the classic "double diamond" walnut grips, a scarce original US Pre-WW1 Type I "step base bottom" lanyard loop two tone 7-round mag, a fine original US Pre-WW1 M-1912 Mounted brown leather “swivel” pistol holster, a gray bore with well defined rifling (there’s scattered light erosion and some minor pitting), and correct early features including a mainspring housing pin which is convex on each end, long-foot guide-rod, short-spur hammer, dimpled magazine catch retainer, and not only an early “U.S. NAVY” marked slide, but an even earlier style with small lettering and serial numbers. This type is probably one of the most difficult standard issue Model 1911s to acquire. Only 15,307 of these pistols were made by Colt with the desirable US Navy slide marking, all of which were delivered before April 1915. Thereafter, all Model 1911 pistols delivered to the US Navy carried the standard US Army marking, of which there were approximately 578,463 manufactured, making any US Navy marked Colt 1911 rare and sought after today. This pistol is destined for a high-end Colt or US small arms collection.
US Army Pre-WW1 Colt Model 1911 .45 ACP 5" Semi-Auto Pistol Lanyard Loop Mag 1913 C&R
Lot #452 (Sale Order 452 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: 1911
Serial Number: 20421
Year of Manufacture: 1913 (https://colt.com/serial-lookup). Shipped on January 23, 1913 to the Commanding Officer at Benicia Arsenal as part of a shipment of 500 1911s (Clawson p. 380).
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Auto with Removable Magazine
Barrel Length: 5”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a round blade fixed to the front of the slide. The rear sight is a round-top "U"-notch sight dovetailed to the rear of the barrel.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered walnut with smooth “double diamonds” around the grip screws. The grips have even light wear with scattered nicks and scuffs. The checkering is generally well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Very Good Condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is semi-bright with sharp rifling. There is some scattered light erosion and stubborn copper fouling in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 7 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 80% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. Most of the balance is handling wear in the grip areas. There is some other more minor wear, most notable on the top-right of the slide toward the muzzle. Some worn areas are going to a light patina and there are some scattered spots of minor surface oxidation. There are some light nicks and scratches including an "idiot mark" under the slide stop on the left of the frame. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in Very Good Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this pistol. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with one original US WW1 Type III 1911 “two tone” partially blued “lanyard loop” 7-round magazine.
Our Assessment: The Colt 1911 .45 ACP semi-automatic pistol was designed by the legendary firearms inventor John Moses Browning, and developed for the US Army after the .38 LC revolver failed to stop charging Moro warriors in the Philippines. The US Army issued the powerful .45 to officers, NCOs, and machine gunners in the Punitive Expedition and World War 1. The Model 1911 was the end-result of a series of developments by Browning, starting with his Model 1900. The advances made by Browning were revolutionary at the time, and were so successful that they are considered commonplace today. Browning not only developed first a pivoting and then a tilting barrel to allow for a locked system, but he also developed the concept of "the slide", a feature now synonymous with semi-automatic handguns.
This US Army Pre-WW1 Colt Model 1911 .45 Semi-Auto Pistol was made in 1913, before the outbreak of the Great War, and is in Very Good Condition. It displays a host of early features, including a short-spur hammer, long-leg guide rod, early firing pin plate, and early thumb-safety, and is among the first to have a Rampant Colt marked on the slide that is not encircled. Based on the serial number, this pistol shipped on January 23, 1913 to the Commanding Officer at Benicia Arsenal as part of a shipment of 500 1911s (Clawson p. 380). It boasts a 5” barrel, 80% of its original blued finish, martial markings, classic two-piece checkered walnut grips with smooth “double diamonds” around the grip screws, an original (though slightly later made than the pistol) WW1 Type III “two tone” partially blued “lanyard loop” 7-round mag, and a semi-bright bore with sharp rifling (there’s some scattered light erosion and stubborn copper fouling). This is a scarce example of an early, pre-WW1 Colt Model 1911.
US Army WW1 Colt Model 1911 .45 ACP 5" Semi-Auto Pistol 1918 C&R
Lot #453 (Sale Order 453 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: 1911
Serial Number: 299913
Year of Manufacture: 1918
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Auto fed by Removable Magazine
Barrel Length: 5”
Sights / Optics: The rear sight is a "U"-notch dovetailed into the slide. The front sight is a short rounded blade fixed to the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered walnut with smooth “double diamonds” around the grip screws. The grips have fairly even handling wear with some scattered light nicks and scratches. There is a patch of compressed checkers behind the top diamond on the right panel. The checkering is generally well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in about Very Good Condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is dark. The rifling is worn, but visible. There is light to moderate erosion and pitting scattered through the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 4 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 35% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. Most remaining finish is in protected areas or around raised features. Other surfaces have mostly gone to a light patina with handling wear in the grip areas. There is scattered minor surface oxidation with infrequent minor erosion. There are some scattered light nicks, scuffs, and scratches including an "idiot mark" under the slide stop. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads are tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in Good Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this pistol. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with one original US WW1 “two tone” partially blued 7-round magazine.
Our Assessment: The Colt 1911 .45 ACP semi-automatic pistol was designed by the legendary firearms inventor John Moses Browning, and developed for the US Army after the .38 LC revolver failed to stop charging Moro warriors in the Philippines. The US Army issued the powerful .45 to officers, NCOs, and machine gunners in the Punitive Expedition and World War 1. The Model 1911 was the end-result of a series of developments by Browning, starting with his Model 1900. The advances made by Browning were revolutionary at the time, and were so successful that they are considered commonplace today. Browning not only developed first a pivoting and then a tilting barrel to allow for a locked system, but he also developed the concept of "the slide", a feature now synonymous with semi-automatic handguns.
This US Army WW1 Colt 1911 Semi-Auto Pistol was made in 1918 and is in Good Condition. It features a 5” barrel, 35% of its original blued finish, martial markings, two-piece checkered walnut grips with smooth “double diamonds” around the grip screws, a “two tone” partially blued mag, strong mechanics, and a dark bore with worn but visible rifling (there’s light to moderate erosion from the use of corrosive ammunition, and pitting scattered throughout). Overall, this is a solid example of a US Army Colt Model 1911 from the Great War.
US Army "PLAN 1919" Colt Model 1911 Replacement Slide .45 ACP 5" Semi-Auto Pistol 1919 C&R
Lot #454 (Sale Order 454 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: 1911
Serial Number: 626375
Year of Manufacture: 1919
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Auto fed by Removable Magazine
Barrel Length: 5”
Sights / Optics: The rear sight is a "U"-notch dovetailed into the slide. The front sight is a short rounded blade fixed to the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered walnut with smooth “double diamonds” around the grip screws. The grips have light handling wear with some scattered light nicks and scratches. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Very Good Condition.
Type of Finish: Blued frame. The slide appears to have a black enamel or paint over parkerizing.
Finish Originality: The frame finish is Original. The barrel is a post-WW1 Springfield Armory replacement. The slide is also a post-WW1 Springfield Armory replacement (see Our Assessment) that has been Refinished. Some other parts may have been Refinished.
Bore Condition: The bore is gray with sharp rifling. There is light erosion and minor pitting scattered through the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 6 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 70% of its current metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. The slide has scattered spots of finish wear, most notable on the top between the ejection port and rear sight. The frame has handling wear in the grip areas. There is some scattered minor oxidation. There are some scattered light nicks, scuffs, and scratches including an "idiot mark" under the slide stop. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads are tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in about Very Good Condition as not parts-original.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this pistol. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with one original US WW1 “two tone” partially blued 7-round magazine. The magazine body has scattered moderate surface erosion.
Our Assessment: The US Army sought to break the stalemate on the Western Front in WW1 with a massive proposed final offensive known as "Plan 1919". It would consist of medium tanks, heavy tanks, and infantry piercing the German lines, attacking and destroying command and control centers, and reducing strongpoints, to be followed by light tanks, truck mounted infantry, and huge cavalry formations pouring through the gaps created by the initial assault. The Battle of the Argonne Forest and the subsequent Armistice in November 1918 ended the war before Plan 1919 could be put into effect, but many of the contracts for arms and equipment let by the US government in preparation for Plan 1919 continued to be honored, as the Treaty of Versailles was not signed until June 1919, and the US needed to ensure they had sufficient weaponry to resume hostilities if the Germans continued to stall. This explains the large amount of M-1913 Patton sabers, Pedersen device equipment, and Colt 1911 pistols made in 1919.
This US Army Post-WW1 Colt Model 1911 Semi-Auto Pistol was made in 1919 and is in Very Good Condition as not parts-original. The slide is a replacement with an "S" in a “flaming bomb” marking on the left flat. For years, collectors associated this marking with a slide contract to A.J. Savage. More recent research indicates these slides were actually produced by Springfield Armory on tooling taken from the Remington UMC plant after WW1. The frame has its original blue finish, while the slide appears to have some sort of black enamel or paint over parkerizing. The pistol features a 5” post-WW1 Springfield Armory replacement barrel, a post-WW1 Springfield Armory replacement “S” in a “flaming bomb” marked slide, about 70% of its current finish, martial markings, two-piece checkered walnut grips with smooth “double diamonds” around the grip screws, a “two tone” partially blued mag, strong mechanics, and a gray bore with sharp rifling (there’s light erosion and minor pitting scattered throughout). A fine example of a US Army Post-WW1 “Plan 1919” Colt 1911 Pistol.
US Army WW1 Colt Model 1911 .45 ACP 5" WW2 Replacement Barrel Semi-Auto Pistol 1918 C&R
Lot #455 (Sale Order 455 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: 1911
Serial Number: 447837
Year of Manufacture: 1918
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Auto fed by Removable Magazine
Barrel Length: 5”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a short rounded blade fixed to the slide. The rear sight is a "U"-notch dovetailed into the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered walnut with smooth “double diamonds” around the grip screws. The grips have fairly even handling wear with some scattered light nicks and scratches. There is a more notable compression on the bottom diamond of the right panel. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Very Good Condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original to the parts. The barrel is a WW2-era replacement. The comparatively strong finish on the thumb-safety may indicate replacement.
Bore Condition: The bore is gray with sharp rifling. There is light erosion and infrequent minor pitting scattered through the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 6 or 7 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 20% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. Most remaining finish is in protected areas or around raised features. Other surfaces have mostly worn to white or gone to a light patina with handling wear in the grip areas. There is scattered minor surface erosion. There are some scattered light nicks, scuffs, and scratches including an "idiot mark" under the slide stop. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in about Good Condition (see Mechanics).
Mechanics: The hammer will fall from half-cock when the trigger is pressed. Otherwise, the action functions correctly. We did not fire this pistol. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with one original US WW1 “two tone” partially blued 7-round magazine.
Our Assessment: The Colt 1911 .45 ACP semi-automatic pistol was designed by the legendary firearms inventor John Moses Browning, and developed for the US Army after the .38 LC revolver failed to stop charging Moro warriors in the Philippines. The US Army issued the powerful .45 to officers, NCOs, and machine gunners in the Punitive Expedition and World War 1. The Model 1911 was the end-result of a series of developments by Browning, starting with his Model 1900. The advances made by Browning were revolutionary at the time, and were so successful that they are considered commonplace today. Browning not only developed first a pivoting and then a tilting barrel to allow for a locked system, but he also developed the concept of "the slide", a feature now synonymous with semi-automatic handguns.
This US Army WW1 Colt 1911 Semi-Auto Pistol was made in 1918 and is in Good Condition. It features a 5” WW2-era replacement barrel, 20% of its original (to the parts) blued finish, martial markings, classic two-piece checkered walnut grips with smooth “double diamonds” around the grip screws, a gorgeous US WW1 “two tone” partially blued 7-round mag, and a gray bore with sharp rifling, light erosion, and infrequent scattered minor pitting, all consistent with the use of corrosive ammunition. The hammer will fall from half-cock when the trigger is pressed, but the mechanics are otherwise strong. The comparatively strong finish on the thumb-safety may indicate replacement. Overall, this is a solid example of a US Army Colt Model 1911 from the Great War.
US Army Post-WW1 "PLAN 1919" Remington-UMC Model 1911 .45 ACP 5" Semi-Auto Pistol 1919 C&R
Lot #456 (Sale Order 456 of 674)
Make: Remington Arms UMC
Model: 1911
Serial Number: 21623
Year of Manufacture: April 1919
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Automatic Pistol with Removable Magazine
Barrel Length: 5”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a rounded blade fixed to the front of the slide. The rear sight is a "U"-notch with a flat top dovetailed into the rear of the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered walnut with smooth “double diamonds” around the grip screws. The grips have moderate handling wear with scattered nicks, scuffs, and scratches. The checkering shows wear and smoothing, but is generally well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Good Condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is gray. The rifling is worn, but visible. There is light to moderate erosion, and light pitting scattered through the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates about 5 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 7% of its metal finish. Exposed surfaces have mostly worn to white or gone to a light patina. There is some finish remaining on small parts. The frame has finish remaining under the grips. There is some scattered light surface erosion with a patch of more notable erosion on the left of the slide in front of the dust cover. There are some scattered nicks and scratches. There are tool marks around the link-pin on the right of the frame. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from tool marked with strong slots to disfigured with usable slots. The markings range from clear to worn, but legible; most markings have a white paint-fill. Overall, this pistol is in about Good Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this handgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with one original US WW1 American Pin Company “two tone” partially blued 7-round magazine.
Our Assessment: After Russia was forced out of the Great War, the United States purchased the machines of Remington-UMC’s sprawling Mosin-Nagant production facility, and set the company to producing a number of weapons, including Model 1911 pistols. The initial order placed in December 1917 was for 150,000 1911 pistols, which was soon increased to 500,000.
Colt could not supply any suitable drawings, so Remington-UMC acquired several Colt production pistols, only 5 of which were fully parts-interchangeable with one another, took their own measurements with the average of the measurements used for nominal, and the variance used for tolerance, and made do. Despite the failure of Colt to be of any help, Remington-UMC was able to create their own drawings, tool up, and have pistols coming off their production line by August 1918!
Production ramped up to more than 1,000 pistols per week by November 1918, on the 11th day, in the 11th hour, and at the 11th minute of which the Armistice was signed, shocking the Allied nations who were preparing for a total war that might last another 4 years or more. The US government had already let many large contracts for firearms and equipment in preparation for “Plan 1919”, the proposed offensive to break the stalemate on the Western Front, which of course never had to be put into action. That said, the US government continued to honor many of those contracts for “Plan 1919”, as the Treaty of Versailles was not signed until June 1919, and the US needed to ensure they had sufficient weaponry to resume hostilities if the Germans continued to stall.
Remington-UMC 1911 production continued in fits and starts through May 1919 with a total of 21,676 pistols made before the US Ordnance Department rounded up all the tooling they had bought and emptied out the Bridgeport plant. This Remington-UMC Model 1911 was made in April 1919 and is in Good Condition. Remington-UMC’s 1911 production ended at S/N 21676, meaning this pistol was one of the last 50 or so ever made by the company. With numerous interesting historical angles, including the fascinating story of the Russia/Remington connection, the difficulties overcome by Remington during the early stages of production, the relative rarity of Remington pistols, and the Plan 1919 aspects of this piece, this is a great pistol for a 1911 or US martial arms collection.
CSR Inspected US Army Pre-WW2 Colt M-1911A1 .45 ACP 5" Semi-Auto Pistol Coltrock Grips, 1940 C&R
Lot #457 (Sale Order 457 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: 1911-A1
Serial Number: 718794
Year of Manufacture: Early1940 (https://colt.com/serial-lookup), as it was sent to Springfield Armory on April 26, 1940.
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Auto with Removable Magazine
Barrel Length: 5”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a round blade fixed to the front of the slide. The rear sight is a flat-top "U"-notch sight dovetailed to the rear of the barrel.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered "Coltrock" brown plastic panels with thin reinforcement rings around the grip screws, hollow-backs, and no mold numbers. The grips have little in the way of wear with only a few small marks. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Fine Plus Condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original, the slide is serial-matching.
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with sharp rifling. There is some scattered minor erosion and infrequent minor pitting in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 7 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 87% of its metal finish. The finish is lightly thinning at most edges. Most of the balance is handling wear in the grip areas. There is infrequent minor surface oxidation, most notable in the slide serrations and the grip areas. There are some minor nicks and scratches with a thin "idiot mark" under the slide stop on the left of the frame. The action shows light operational wear. The screws are tool marked with usable slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in Very Good Plus Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this pistol. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with one period original but replacement Colt 7-round magazine. Originally two-tone, the magazine shows treatment with cold blue, and is stamped "COLT / 45 AUTO." on the bottom floorplate, denoting a pre-war commercial mag.
Our Assessment: The Colt 1911 .45 ACP semi-automatic pistol was designed by the legendary firearms inventor John Moses Browning, and developed for the US Army after the .38 LC revolver failed to stop charging Moro warriors in the Philippines. The US Army issued the powerful .45 to officers, NCOs, and machine gunners in the Punitive Expedition, World War 1, and World War 2. In the mid-1920s, the 1911-A1 iteration introduced the arched mainspring housing, shorter trigger, and relief cuts behind the trigger on the frame. These changes were implemented in a limited order of 10,000 pistols in 1924 and the new model was approved, but further orders weren’t placed until 1937. Initial production was limited with fewer than 2,500 made in 1937, just shy of 1,300 made in 1938, under 3,700 made in 1939, and only 4,696 made in 1940.
This US Army Pre-WW2 Colt Model 1911A1 was made in early 1940 and is in Very Good Plus Condition. This is a fantastic example of an early 1940 production 1911A1 when some interesting tweaks were still being made in production. This pistol is one of the first to be fit with plastic grips instead of walnut. The year 1940 also saw the introduction of Ordnance inspector initials being marked on the pistols, with Charles S. Reed's "CSR" marking on the frame in two places. Reed's marking would be replaced in early 1941 with Robert Sears' "R.S." marking. Lastly, the brushed-blue finish would soon be replaced with parkerizing. It features a 5” barrel, 87% of its crisp, original brushed-blue finish, the scarce, original two-piece checkered brown plastic "Coltrock" grips, a wonderful find for the discerning collector, Charles S. Reed's "CSR" marking on the frame in two places, and a mostly bright bore with sharp rifling (there’s some scattered minor erosion and infrequent minor pitting). This beauty was sent to Springfield Armory on April 26, 1940, and would make a terrific addition to a Colt or WW2 small arms collection.
Turnbull Restored US Army Pre-WW2 Colt Model 1911A1 .45 ACP 5" Semi-Auto Pistol 1941 C&R
Lot #458 (Sale Order 458 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: 1911-A1
Serial Number: 728064
Year of Manufacture: Early 1941, as it was shipped to Springfield Armory on April 30, 1941.
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Auto with Removable Magazine
Barrel Length: 5"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a short, round blade fixed to the slide. The rear sight is a “U”-notch dovetailed into the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered walnut panels. The grips have no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Excellent Condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Professionally Restored by Turnbull Restoration
Bore Condition: The bore is semi-bright with sharp rifling. There is scattered minor erosion and some stubborn fouling in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, this bore rates about 8 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 99% of its current metal finish. There is very faint thinning at some leading edges. There are a few scattered minor marks, most notable at the right edge of the mainspring housing checkering. The action shows faint operational wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in Excellent Condition as Professionally Restored.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this pistol. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with one vintage original 1911 “two tone” partially blued 7-round magazine, a Turnbull Restoration letter indicating restoration in 2015, and a Colt Archives letter.
Our Assessment:The Colt 1911 .45 ACP semi-automatic pistol was designed by the legendary firearms inventor John Moses Browning, and developed for the US Army after the .38 LC revolver failed to stop charging Moro warriors in the Philippines. The US Army issued the powerful .45 to officers, NCOs, and machine gunners in the Punitive Expedition, World War 1, and World War 2. In 1926, the 1911-A1 iteration introduced the arched mainspring housing, shorter trigger, and relief cuts behind the trigger on the frame. In mid to late 1941, Colt began finishing the guns by parkerizing them, a more durable finish than the original bluing, and fitting them with more cost effective plastic grips as opposed to the higher quality yet more expensive walnut.
This US Army Pre-WW2 Colt Model 1911A1 Pistol was made in early 1941, as the “Arsenal of Democracy” was gearing up but before the United States officially entered the war, and is in Excellent Condition as professionally restored. The work was performed by the famous Turnbull Restoration, and showcases their incredible talents. It features a 5” barrel, 99% of its skillfully restored blued finish, a serial-matching slide, martial markings, crisp two-piece checkered walnut grips, an original 1911 “two tone” partially blued 7-round mag, a semi-bright bore with sharp rifling (there’s scattered minor erosion and some stubborn fouling), a Turnbull Restoration letter indicating restoration in 2015, and a Colt Archives letter indicating it was shipped to Springfield Armory on April 30, 1941. It was made toward the end of Colt M1911A1 production with a blued finish before they transitioned to parkerized, was among the last with walnut grips before they switched to plastic, and is a classic “RS” (Robert Sears) inspected example. This pistol is all original with the exception of the finish. As restored, this beauty will make a wonderful addition to a Colt or WW2 small arms collection.
US Army Pre-WW2 Parkerized Colt Model 1911A1 .45 ACP 5" Semi-Auto Pistol 1941 C&R
Lot #459 (Sale Order 459 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: M1911A1
Serial Number: 739807
Year of Manufacture: 1941 (https://colt.com/serial-lookup), shipped September 19 to Springfield Armory
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Auto with Removable Magazine
Barrel Length: 5”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a round blade fixed to the front of the slide. The rear sight is a flat-top "U"-notch sight dovetailed to the rear of the barrel.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered brown plastic "Coltwood" panels with thin reinforcement rings around the grip screws, hollow-backs, and mold numbers in the hollows. The grips have little in the way of handling wear with only a few minor marks. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in about Excellent Condition.
Type of Finish: Parkerized
Finish Originality: Original, the slide is serial-matching.
Bore Condition: The bore is semi-bright with sharp rifling. There is some minor erosion and stubborn fouling in the bore, mostly in the grooves. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 7 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 97% of its metal finish. There are a few scattered minor marks, and there’s light operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to lightly tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in Fine to Excellent Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this pistol. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with one original US WW2 7-round magazine stamped “C-L” on the bottom toe of the floorplate, denoting an M.S. Little subcontract Colt mag. The magazine shows extensive finish loss and some minor oxidation.
Our Assessment: The Colt 1911 .45 ACP semi-automatic pistol was designed by the legendary firearms inventor John Moses Browning, and developed for the US Army after the .38 LC revolver failed to stop charging Moro warriors in the Philippines. The US Army issued the powerful .45 to officers, NCOs, and machine gunners in the Punitive Expedition, World War 1, and World War 2. In 1926, the 1911-A1 iteration introduced the arched mainspring housing, shorter trigger, and relief cuts behind the trigger on the frame. In mid to late 1941, Colt began finishing the guns by parkerizing them, a more durable finish than the original bluing, and fitting them with more cost effective “Coltrock” plastic grips as opposed to the more expensive walnut.
This US Army Pre-WW2 Parkerized Colt Model 1911A1 Pistol was made in mid to late 1941, as the “Arsenal of Democracy” was gearing up but before the US officially entered the war, and is in Fine to Excellent Condition. It features a 5” barrel, 97% of its crisp, original parkerized finish, a serial-matching slide, martial markings, the early rounded front sight, "U"-notch rear sight, and scarce, original two-piece checkered brown plastic "Coltrock" grips, a wonderful find for the discerning collector, an original US WW2 7-round magazine stamped “C-L” on the bottom toe of the floorplate, denoting an M.S. Little subcontract Colt mag, good mechanics, and a semi-bright bore with sharp rifling (there’s some minor erosion and stubborn fouling, mostly in the grooves), and is a classic “RS” (Robert Sears) inspected example. This beauty was shipped to Springfield Armory on September 19, 1941, and would make a terrific addition to a Colt or WW2 small arms collection.
US Army Pre-WW2 Colt Model 1911A1 .45 ACP 5" Semi-Auto Pistol 1941 C&R
Lot #460 (Sale Order 460 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: M1911A1
Serial Number: 746988
Year of Manufacture: 1941 (https://colt.com/serial-lookup), and was sent to Springfield Armory on October 31, 1941.
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Auto with Removable Magazine
Barrel Length: 5”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a round blade fixed to the front of the slide. The rear sight is a flat-top "U"-notch sight dovetailed to the rear of the barrel.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered "Coltwood" brown plastic panels with thin reinforcement rings around the grip screws, hollow-backs, and mold numbers in the hollows. The grips have light handling wear with some scattered light nicks and scuffing. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Very Good Plus Condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Some remaining finish is Original, some worn areas have been Refinished with cold blue. The slide is serial-matched to the frame. The barrel is parkerized, indicating replacement or refinishing.
Bore Condition: The bore is dark gray. The rifling is worn, but visible. There is light erosion and pitting scattered through the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 4 or 5 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 20% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. There is scattered finish wear and surface erosion. Some areas have an iridescent appearance. There are tool marks at most pin-heads. There are scattered nicks, scuffs, and scratches with a couple more notable nicks in the frontstrap. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The United States Property marking was removed and has since been re-applied by hand. Other markings range from clear to worn, but legible. Overall, this pistol is in about Good Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this pistol. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with one vintage but not factory original Colt 7-round blued magazine stamped "COLT / 45 AUTO" on the bottom floorplate, denoting a commercial mag.
Our Assessment: The Colt 1911 .45 ACP semi-automatic pistol was designed by the legendary firearms inventor John Moses Browning, and developed for the US Army after the .38 LC revolver failed to stop charging Moro warriors in the Philippines. The US Army issued the powerful .45 to officers, NCOs, and machine gunners in the Punitive Expedition, World War 1, and World War 2. In 1926, the 1911-A1 iteration introduced the arched mainspring housing, shorter trigger, and relief cuts behind the trigger on the frame.
This US Army Pre-WW2 Colt Model 1911A1 was made in 1941, and was sent to Springfield Armory on October 31, 1941. This was just as the “Arsenal of Democracy” was gearing up, but before the United States officially entered the war. It’s in Good Condition, with the “United States Property” marking having been removed at some point, and the marking reapplied by hand. That was fairly common in the 1940s-1960s, as some were concerned that owning a gun with that marking could indicate it had been stolen. This pistol features a 5” barrel, 20% of its original blued finish (some worn areas have been refinished with cold blue, and the barrel is parkerized, indicating replacement or refinishing), fine two-piece checkered "Coltwood" brown plastic grips, martial markings, strong mechanics, and a dark gray bore with worn but visible rifling (there’s light erosion and pitting scattered throughout), and is a classic "RS" (Robert Sears) inspected example. Some collectors prefer pristine examples, but if you're looking for a pistol that has likely “been there and done that”, this pre-WW2 Colt M1911A1 would make a nice addition to your collection.
US WW2 Navy Colt M-1911A1 .45 ACP 5" Semi-Auto Pistol 1942 C&R
Lot #461 (Sale Order 461 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: M1911A1
Serial Number: 795132
Year of Manufacture: 1942 (https://colt.com/serial-lookup), and was shipped to Naval Supply Depot, Oakland, California on July 24, 1942.
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Auto with Removable Magazine
Barrel Length: 5”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a serrated, ramped blade fixed to the front of the slide. The rear sight is a flat-top square-notch sight dovetailed to the rear of the barrel.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered brown plastic panels. The right panel is "Coltwood" with large reinforcement rings around the grip screws, reinforcement ribs on the interior, and a mold number where the ribs cross. The left panel is Keyes Fibre with reinforcement rings and ribs. The grips have light nicks, scuffs, and scratches, more in the left panel than the right. There are tool marks in the reinforcement rings. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Very Good Condition as not an original matched set.
Type of Finish: Parkerized
Finish Originality: Original to the parts. The slide is a Numax Electronics replacement from the 1970s-1980s. The dust cover shows treatment with cold blue where the name/initials were marked.
Bore Condition: The bore is semi-bright with sharp rifling. There is scattered minor erosion, mostly toward the chamber-end, and stubborn copper fouling. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 7 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 85% of its metal finish. The left of the dust cover has been stamped "J.W. Galiher" over electro-pencil markings, the right has "J.W.G." in electro-pencil. The areas around these markings show treatment with cold blue. The right of the frame is stamped "J.W.G." behind the grip. The finish is thinning at all edges. There is handling wear in the grip areas. There are some scattered light nicks, scuffs, and scratches. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in about Very Good Condition as not parts-original.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this pistol. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with one original US WW2 Scovill 7-round blued magazine marked "S" on the top of the toe plate. The magazine body has extensive finish wear and some light oxidation.
Our Assessment: The Colt 1911 .45 ACP semi-automatic pistol was designed by the legendary firearms inventor John Moses Browning. In 1926, the 1911-A1 iteration introduced the arched mainspring housing, shorter trigger, and relief cuts behind the trigger on the frame. This example was made in 1942, and was shipped to Naval Supply Depot, Oakland, California on July 24, 1942. It’s in Very Good Condition as not parts-original, having been fitted with a Numax Electronics replacement slide produced in the 1970s-1980s. The slide is fully hardened, a nice feature if you wish to shoot the pistol.
The shipping destination of the frame helped track down the significance of the name "J.W. Galiher" which has been marked on the dust cover. Navy records indicate that James W. Galiher of Rochester, New York served on the USS Wharton (AP-7) during WW2. Originally the passenger-cargo liner Southern Cross, the ship was acquired by the US Navy in November 1939, and was among the first "AP" designated transports, equipped with four 6-inch guns and eight .50 caliber machine guns, and refitted as a troop transport. Prior to the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, the Wharton kept busy shuttling personnel and cargo between San Francisco, San Diego, and Pearl Harbor. After the attack, the Wharton transported troops all across the Pacific, and even up to the Aleutians. Navy muster rolls confirm that Mr. Galiher served on the Wharton in 1942. We can't say for how long he continued to serve on the Wharton, but if it was through the end of the war, he would have been involved in the Marshall, Mariana, and Philippine islands campaigns, as well as the Battle of Okinawa.
This Navy Shipped & Sailor Named Colt M-1911A1 is an interesting piece, and its connection to Mr. Galiher adds to its historical significance. This would make a wonderful addition to any US martial arms collection.
US Army WW2 Remington Rand Model 1911A1 Type 2 .45 ACP 5" Semi-Auto Pistol 1943 C&R
Lot #462 (Sale Order 462 of 674)
Make: Remington Rand
Model: 1911-A1
Serial Number: 996536
Year of Manufacture: 1943
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Auto fed by Removable Magazine
Barrel Length: 5”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a short blade with a serrated, ramped rear face fixed to the slide. The rear sight is a square notch dovetailed into the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are checkered brown plastic Keyes Fibre with reinforcement rings around the screws and reinforcement ribs on the inside. The grips have even light wear with some scattered nicks and scratches. There are no chips or cracks. The checkering is generally well defined. Overall, the grips are in Very Good Condition.
Bore Condition: The bore is semi-bright. The rifling is sharp. There is scattered minor erosion and pitting in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 6 or 7 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 90% of its arsenal refurbished metal finish. The finish is thinning at most edges. There is some minor surface erosion, most notable on the right-rear of the slide. The barrel has extensive finish wear and scattered minor oxidation. There are some scattered minor nicks, scuffs, and scratches. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads are tool marked with strong slots. The markings are generally clear, though the Ordnance wheel is incomplete, as is common. Overall, this pistol is in Very Good Condition as Arsenal Refurbished.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this pistol. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with one original US WW2 General Shaver blued7-round magazine.
Our Assessment: The Colt 1911 .45 ACP semi-automatic pistol was designed by the legendary firearms inventor John Moses Browning, and developed for the US Army after the .38 LC revolver failed to stop charging Moro warriors in the Philippines. The US Army issued the powerful .45 to officers, NCOs, and machine gunners in both World War 1 and World War 2. As was the case at the outset of the Great War, the demand for Colt M-1911A1 pistols by the US Army at the beginning of WW2 would exceed the production capacity of Colt. This time, the US government had already planned to contract-out pistol production to other manufacturers. The M-1911A1 was even able to be simplified due to educational orders and a production study conducted by the Singer Sewing Machine Company, who developed comprehensive plans and instructions for companies who had never made a 1911A1, allowing them to easily order materials and machinery, and set up manufacturing for the pistol. Remington Rand was the star example of this project's success, and by the end of the war, they had produced just about as many M-1911A1s as all of the other makers combined, and remarkably, at the lowest price while being the highest quality.
This US Army WW2 Remington Rand Model 1911A1 Semi-Auto Pistol was made in 1943 and is in Very Good Condition as Arsenal Refurbished. It features a 5” barrel, 90% of its arsenal refurbished parkerized finish, martial markings, checkered brown plastic Keyes Fibre grips with reinforcement rings around the screws and reinforcement ribs on the inside, a distinctive General Shaver blued 7-round magazine, strong mechanics, and a semi-bright bore with sharp rifling (there’s scattered minor erosion and pitting). This would make a nice addition for a collector who wants to add a Remington Rand to a 1911 or WWII small arms collection.
US Army WW2 Remington Rand Model 1911A1 Du-Lite Early, Type 1 .45 ACP 5" Semi-Auto Pistol 1942 C&R
Lot #463 (Sale Order 463 of 674)
Make: Remington Rand
Model: 1911-A1
Serial Number: 918804
Year of Manufacture: December 1942
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Auto fed by Removable Magazine
Barrel Length: 5”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a short blade with a serrated, ramped rear face fixed to the slide. The rear sight is a square notch dovetailed into the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are checkered brown plastic early Keyes Fibre panels without reinforcement rings around the screws but with reinforcement ribs on the inside. The grips have little in the way of handling wear with only a few minor marks. There are no chips or cracks. The checkering is well defined. Overall, the grips are in Fine to Excellent Condition.
Type of Finish: Du-Lite
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright. The rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore, but there is a little stubborn fouling. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates about 9 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 95% of its metal finish. The finish is lightly thinning at some edges. There is some minor handling wear, most notable on the grip safety. There are a few scattered minor nicks, scuffs, and scratches. There is a minor "idiot mark" under the slide stop. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are generally clear. The Ordnance Department “crossed cannons” cartouche is marked through the finish, but is somewhat faint, as is common. Overall, this pistol is in about Fine Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this pistol. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with one original US WW2 Risdon blued 7-round magazine.
Our Assessment: The Colt 1911 .45 ACP semi-automatic pistol was designed by the legendary firearms inventor John Moses Browning, and developed for the US Army after the .38 LC revolver failed to stop charging Moro warriors in the Philippines. The US Army issued the powerful .45 to officers, NCOs, and machine gunners in both World War 1 and World War 2. As was the case at the outset of the Great War, the demand for Colt M-1911A1 pistols by the US Army at the beginning of WW2 would exceed the production capacity of Colt. This time, the US government had already planned to contract-out pistol production to other manufacturers. The M-1911A1 was even able to be simplified due to educational orders and a production study conducted by the Singer Sewing Machine Company, who developed comprehensive plans and instructions for companies who had never made a 1911A1, allowing them to easily order materials and machinery, and set up manufacturing for the pistol. Remington Rand was the star example of this project's success, and by the end of the war, they had produced just about as many M-1911A1s as all of the other makers combined, and remarkably, at the lowest price while being the highest quality.
This US Army WW2 Remington Rand Early, Type 1 Model 1911A1 Semi-Auto Pistol was made in December 1942 and is in Fine Condition. It features a 5” barrel, 95% of its crisp, original, and early Du-Lite finish, martial markings, checkered brown plastic early Keyes Fibre grips without reinforcement rings around the screws but with reinforcement ribs on the inside, an original US WW2 Risdon blued 7-round mag, strong mechanics, and a mostly bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion (just a little stubborn fouling). In addition to the early finish and grips, this pistol boasts a few other distinctive characteristics of the early, “Type 1” Remington Rand. Namely, the maker’s mark on the left side of the slide has “NEW YORK” fully spelled out (it’s abbreviated on the Type 2 and 3), and the Ordnance Department “crossed cannons” cartouche on the right rear of the frame was actually applied upside down. Remington Rand began production of the 1911A1 in November 1942, and delivered 255 pistols that month (S/N range 916405-916659). In December 1942, they delivered 5,013 pistols (S/N range 916660-921672), making this pistol the 2,399th coming off their production line in just their second month of manufacture, December 1942. This is a fantastic example of the scarce, early Type 1 Remington Rand 1911A1.
US Army WW2 Union Switch & Signal US&S Model 1911A1 .45 ACP 5" Semi-Auto Pistol 1943 C&R
Lot #464 (Sale Order 464 of 674)
Make: Union Switch & Signal Co.
Model: 1911-A1
Serial Number: 1083372
Year of Manufacture: 1943
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Auto with Removable Magazine
Barrel Length: 5”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a short blade with a serrated, ramped rear face fixed to the slide. The rear sight is a square notch dovetailed into the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered brown plastic Keyes Fibre panels with reinforcement ribs on the inside. The right panel has reinforcement rings around the screw heads, the left does not. The grips have light handling wear with some light nicks and scuffs, more notable on the right panel. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Very Good Condition as, at least partially, not original to the gun.
Type of Finish: Parkerized
Finish Originality: Arsenal Refurbished, the frame has a Springfield Armory refurbish marking on the right.
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with sharp rifling. There is infrequent minor erosion and some stubborn copper fouling in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 8 or 9 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 75% of its arsenal refurbished metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. There is even light wear on the slide with handling wear in the grip areas. There is some scattered minor surface oxidation. There are scattered light nicks, scuffs, and scratches with an "idiot mark" under the slide stop on the left of the frame. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with usable slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in Very Good Condition as Arsenal Refurbished.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this pistol. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with one blued 7-round magazine. The body shows notable finish wear with some light surface erosion.
Our Assessment: The Colt 1911 .45 ACP semi-automatic pistol was designed by the legendary firearms inventor John Moses Browning, and developed for the US Army after the .38 LC revolver failed to stop charging Moro warriors in the Philippines. The US Army issued the powerful .45 to officers, NCOs, and machine gunners in both World War 1 and World War 2. As was the case at the outset of the Great War, the demand for Colt M-1911A1 pistols by the US Army at the beginning of WW2 would exceed the production capacity of Colt. This time, the US government had already planned to contract-out pistol production to other manufacturers. As the name suggests, Union Switch & Signal of Swissvale, Pennsylvania produced switches and signaling equipment for railroads. The company was founded by noted American entrepreneur and electrical engineer George Westinghouse in 1881. In 1942, US&S entered the realm of firearms manufacture when it received a government contract to produce M1911A1 pistols for the US Army. The US&S variant was a distinctive iteration of the M1911A1, with a few unique characteristics. First, none of the Union Switch & Signal 1911A1s had the Ordnance “crossed cannons” cartouche, even though the practice was standardized in late 1942. Second, it’s believed that when the drawings were originally delivered to US&S, the “P” proof mark on the slide was not included, leading to early US&S pistols up through about serial number 1060100 not having the mark at all. When this was discovered, Ordnance requested the marking be added to the pistol, but due to a poorly rendered Ordnance drawing showing the placement of the proof, guns from about serial number 1060100 to about 1082000 have the marking notably left of center where the curved part meets the flat. The later US&S pistols from about serial number 1082000 to the end of production, such as this one, have the proof marking in the same location as other makers (center in front of rear sight). Union Switch & Signal only produced 55,000 M1911A1 pistols from January to November 1943, making them the second scarcest maker of US WW2 .45s. Today, they remain highly sought after by collectors.
This example was made in 1943 and is in Very Good Condition as arsenal refurbished by Springfield Armory. It features a 5” barrel, 75% of its arsenal refurbished parkerized finish, martial markings, two-piece checkered brown plastic Keyes Fibre grips with reinforcement ribs on the inside (the right panel has reinforcement rings around the screw heads, the left does not), strong mechanics, and a mostly bright bore with sharp rifling (there’s infrequent minor erosion and some stubborn copper fouling). This would be a wonderful addition to a U
US Army WW2 Union Switch & Signal US&S Model 1911A1 .45 ACP 5" Semi-Auto Pistol 1943 C&R
Lot #465 (Sale Order 465 of 674)
Make: Union Switch & Signal Co.
Model: 1911-A1
Serial Number: 1070017
Year of Manufacture: 1943
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Auto with Removable Magazine
Barrel Length: 5”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a short blade with a ramped rear face fixed to the slide. The rear sight is a square notch dovetailed into the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are post-war replacement two-piece checkered brown plastic panels with reinforcement rings around the screw heads and reinforcement ribs on the inside. The grips have light handling wear with some light nicks and scuffs. The checkering is generally well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Very Good Condition as not original to the gun.
Type of Finish: Parkerized
Finish Originality: Refinished, likely Arsenal Refurbished. The barrel is a post-war replacement marked “.45 AUTO / 7791193” on the top of the chamber. Some other small parts may be replaced.
Bore Condition: The chrome-lined bore is mostly bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion in the bore, but there is a little stubborn fouling and some tool-chatter across the lands. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 8 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 96% of its current metal finish. There are some scattered minor scuffs and thin scratches, mostly not through the finish. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings range from clear to worn and incomplete. Overall, this pistol is in about Fine Condition as Refinished.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this pistol. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with one aftermarket 7-round magazine stamped “.45 ACP” on the floorplate.
Our Assessment: The Colt 1911 .45 ACP semi-automatic pistol was designed by the legendary firearms inventor John Moses Browning. The US Army issued the powerful .45 to officers, NCOs, and machine gunners in both World War 1 and World War 2. As was the case at the outset of the Great War, the demand for Colt M-1911A1 pistols by the US Army at the beginning of WW2 would exceed the production capacity of Colt. This time, the US government had already planned to contract-out pistol production to other manufacturers. As the name suggests, Union Switch & Signal of Swissvale, Pennsylvania produced switches and signaling equipment for railroads. The company was founded by noted American entrepreneur and electrical engineer George Westinghouse in 1881. In 1942, US&S entered the realm of firearms manufacture when it received a government contract to produce M1911A1 pistols for the US Army. The US&S variant was a distinctive iteration of the M1911A1, with a few unique characteristics. First, none of the Union Switch & Signal 1911A1s had the Ordnance “crossed cannons” cartouche, even though the practice was standardized in late 1942. Second, it’s believed that when the drawings were originally delivered to US&S, the “P” proof mark on the slide was not included, leading to early US&S pistols up through about serial number 1060100 not having the mark at all. When this was discovered, Ordnance requested the marking be added to the pistol, but due to a poorly rendered Ordnance drawing showing the placement of the proof, guns from about serial number 1060100 to about 1082000 have the marking notably left of center where the curved part meets the flat. The later US&S pistols from about serial number 1082000 to the end of production, such as this one, have the proof marking in the same location as other makers (center in front of rear sight). Union Switch & Signal only produced 55,000 M1911A1 pistols from January to November 1943, making them the second scarcest maker of US WW2 .45s. Today, they remain highly sought after by collectors.
This example was made in 1943 and is in about Fine Condition as Refinished. It features a 5” post-war replacement chrome-lined barrel marked “.45 AUTO / 7791193” on the top of the chamber, 96% of its current parkerized finish, martial markings, post-war replacement two-piece checkered brown plastic grips, a post-war 7-round blued mag, strong mechanics, and a mostly bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion (there’s a little stubborn fouling and some tool-chatter across the lands). Some other small parts may be replaced. The markings range from clear to worn and incomplete. There is a noticeable forward bend to the lanyard loop at the bottom of the grip frame. This would be a fine entry level addition to a US military or WW2 small arms collection, especially as it’s a scarce Union Switch
US Army WW2 Union Switch & Signal US&S DuLite Model 1911A1 .45 ACP 5" Semi-Auto Pistol 1943 C&R
Lot #466 (Sale Order 466 of 674)
Make: Union Switch & Signal Co.
Model: 1911-A1
Serial Number: 1044977
Year of Manufacture: 1943
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Auto with Removable Magazine
Barrel Length: 5”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a short blade with a serrated, ramped rear face fixed to the slide. The rear sight is a square notch dovetailed into the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered brown Keyes Fibre panels with reinforcement ribs on the inside but without reinforcement rings around the screws (early-style). The grips have minor handling wear with a few light nicks and some scuffing. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in about Fine condition.
Type of Finish: Du Lite
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is gray with well defined rifling. There is scattered light erosion and minor pitting in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 6 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 75% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. There is even light wear with more notable handling wear in the grip areas. Some worn ares are going to a light patina. There are scattered light nicks, scuffs and scratches with a few more notable nicks at the bottom-rear corner of the right slide-flat. There is an "idiot mark" under the slide stop on the left of the frame. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to lightly tool marked with usable slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this pistol. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with a single 7-round MS Little magazine.
Our Assessment: The 1911 and 1911-A1 pistols served the military of the United States from 1911 to 1985, through two World Wars and the Korean and Vietnam wars. They gained a reputation as a reliable handgun with plenty of stopping power, and are held in high regard by those who have used them. As in the Great War, production demands of WWII required many manufacturers to produce military equipment for the war effort. While much of the small arms production was performed by arms manufacturers, there were also contracts that went out to other firms.
As the name suggests, Union Switch & Signal Co. produced switches and signaling equipment for railroads. They received a contract to produce 200,000 1911-A1 pistols, though the contract would be shortened with only 55,000 delivered to the government. This makes the US&S 1911-A1s the second rarest of all the manufacturers, behind only Singer who developed the educational material to allow non-firearms manufacturers to swiftly tool up to produce 1911 pistols. It is believed that when the drawings were originally delivered to US&S, the "P" proof mark on the slide was not included, leading to the early production US&S pistols, such as this one, not having the mark at all. When this was discovered, Ordnance requested that the marking be added to the pistol, but it appears that the location was not clear, with interim production guns having the marking notably left of center. The later production pistols had the marking in the same location as other makers.
This example is a nice find for collectors with its original DuLite finish and proper parts. The pistol retains about 75% of its original finish with strong mechanics. This pistol should garner a lot of interest from the collectors of WWII pistols, and 1911s in particular. Please see our photos and good luck!
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US Army WW2 Union Switch & Signal US&S DuLite Model 1911A1 .45 ACP 5" Semi-Auto Pistol 1943 C&R
Lot #468 (Sale Order 468 of 674)
Make: Union Switch & Signal
Model: M1911A1
Serial Number: 1048237
Year of Manufacture: 1943
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Automatic Detachable Magazine Fed
Barrel Length: 5"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a serrated, ramped blade fixed to the front of the slide. The rear sight is a square notch dovetailed to the rear of the slide.
Grip Configuration & Condition: The grips are Keyes Fibre checkered brown plastic panels. The grips have no notable wear, only light handling marks. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. The grips rate in about excellent overall condition.
Type of Finish: Du-Lite
Finish Originality: Most finish appears original, the trigger relief cuts have irregular polishing and may have been touched-up.
Bore Condition: The bore is light gray and the rifling is sharp. There is some scattered light erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 7 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 87% of its metal finish. There is handling wear in the grip areas. There are some light nicks and scratches. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about Very Good-Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a more thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with a single 7-round magazine marked "L" on the floorplate.
Our Assessment: As the name suggests, Union Switch & Signal Co. produced switches and signaling equipment for railroads. They received a contract to produce 200,000 1911-A1 pistols, though the contract would be shortened with only 55,000 delivered to the government. This example is from fairly early in US&S production, retaining the great majority of its Du-Lite finish and strong mechanics. As the second Rarest manufacturer of the M1911A1, this Union Switch & Signal will be a great addition to your collection.
US Army WW2 Ithaca Gun Co. Du-Lite Model 1911A1 .45 ACP 5" Semi-Auto Pistol 1943 C&R
Lot #469 (Sale Order 469 of 674)
Make: Ithaca
Model: 1911-A1
Serial Number: 887133 (This serial number is in a range which was overlapped by Colt. The markings, finish and manufacture of the frame all indicate that the frame was made by Ithaca Gun Co.)
Year of Manufacture: 1943
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Auto fed by Removable Magazine
Barrel Length: 5”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a short blade with a ramped rear face fixed to the slide. The rear sight is a square notch dovetailed into the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are checkered brown Keyes Fibre plastic with reinforcement rings around the screws and reinforcement ribs on the inside. The grips have minor handling wear with only a few small marks. There is a small patch of minor discoloration in the left panel. There are no chips or cracks. The checkering is well defined. Overall, the grips are in Fine condition.
Type of Finish: Du-Lite
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright. The rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 10 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 97% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at some edges. There are some scattered minor nicks, scuffs and scratches, most notable on the left of the frame at the slide-stop. The action shows minor operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to lightly tool marked with strong slots. The markings are generally clear, the Ordnance wheel is incomplete, as is common. Overall, this pistol is in Fine-plus condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this pistol. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Included is a single Scovill Mfg. Co. 7-round magazine.
Our Assessment: The 1911 and 1911-A1 pistols served the military of the United States from 1911 to 1985, through two World Wars and the Korean and Vietnam wars. They gained a reputation as a reliable handgun with plenty of stopping power, and are held in high regard by those who have used them. The design was the end-result of a series of developments by famous gun designer John Browning, starting with the Model 1900. The advances made by Browning were revolutionary at the time, and were so successful that they are considered commonplace today. Browning not only developed first a pivoting and then a tilting barrel to allow for a locked system, he developed the concept of "the slide", which is now synonymous with semi-automatic handguns. During the inter-war years, the design was further refined with an arched mainspring housing, relief-cuts behind the shortened trigger and some minor changes to other small parts, resulting in the 1911A1. This new model would be the US sidearm during WWII, and saw production by a few different companies.
As in the previous World War, Colt and American Arsenals were not able to produce everything that would be required for this war, and production would be contracted to a typewriter company, Remington Rand, a company which made switches and signals for railroads, Union Switch & Signal, and one firearms manufacturer, Ithaca Gun Co. This example was made by Ithaca in 1943, and is one of the earlier guns produced by the Ithaca, New York based company. It has a Du-Lite finish, which would later be replaced by parkerizing and is in the middle of Ithaca's first 60,000 gun serial range. It is in Fine-plus condition, retaining about 97% of its metal finish, a great bore and strong mechanics. With its original finish, this would be a great addition to a collection, especially for 1911 collectors missing an Ithaca with original Du-Lite finish. Please see our photos and good luck!
US Army WW2 Ithaca Gun Co. Du-Lite Model 1911A1 .45 ACP 5" Semi-Auto Pistol 1943 C&R
Lot #470 (Sale Order 470 of 674)
Make: Ithaca
Model: 1911-A1
Serial Number: 880840 (This serial number is in a range which was overlapped by Colt. The markings, finish and manufacture of the frame all indicate that the frame was made by Ithaca Gun Co.)
Year of Manufacture: 1943
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Auto fed by Removable Magazine
Barrel Length: 5”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a short blade with a serrated, ramped rear face fixed to the slide. The rear sight is a square notch dovetailed into the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are checkered brown Keyes Fibre plastic with reinforcement rings around the screws and reinforcement ribs on the inside. The grips have minor handling wear with only a few small marks. There are no chips or cracks. The checkering is well defined. Overall, the grips are in Fine condition.
Type of Finish: Du-Lite
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is semi-bright. The rifling is sharp. There is some scattered light erosion and minor pitting in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 6 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 95% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at some edges. There is light handling wear in the grip areas. There is infrequent minor surface oxidation, mostly on the bottom-right of the dust cover. There are some scattered minor nicks, scuffs and scratches. The action shows minor operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to lightly tool marked with strong slots. The markings are generally clear, the Ordnance wheel is incomplete, as is common. Overall, this pistol is in Very Good-Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this pistol. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Included is a single Risdon 7-round magazine.
Our Assessment: The 1911 and 1911-A1 pistols served the military of the United States from 1911 to 1985, through two World Wars and the Korean and Vietnam wars. They gained a reputation as a reliable handgun with plenty of stopping power, and are held in high regard by those who have used them. The design was the end-result of a series of developments by famous gun designer John Browning, starting with the Model 1900. The advances made by Browning were revolutionary at the time, and were so successful that they are considered commonplace today. Browning not only developed first a pivoting and then a tilting barrel to allow for a locked system, he developed the concept of "the slide", which is now synonymous with semi-automatic handguns. During the inter-war years, the design was further refined with an arched mainspring housing, relief-cuts behind the shortened trigger and some minor changes to other small parts, resulting in the 1911A1. This new model would be the US sidearm during WWII, and saw production by a few different companies.
As in the previous World War, Colt and American Arsenals were not able to produce everything that would be required for this war, and production would be contracted to a typewriter company, Remington Rand, a company which made switches and signals for railroads, Union Switch & Signal, and one firearms manufacturer, Ithaca Gun Co. This example was made by Ithaca in 1943, and is one of the earlier guns produced by the Ithaca, New York based company. It has a Du-Lite finish, which would later be replaced by parkerizing and is in the middle of Ithaca's first 60,000 gun serial range. It is in Very Good-Fine condition, retaining about 95% of its metal finish and strong mechanics. With its original finish, this would be a great addition to a collection, especially for 1911 collectors missing an Ithaca with original Du-Lite finish. Please see our photos and good luck!
US Army WW2 Ithaca Gun Co. Model 1911A1 .45 ACP 5" Semi-Auto Pistol 1943 C&R
Lot #471 (Sale Order 471 of 674)
Make: Ithaca
Model: 1911-A1
Serial Number: 858250 (This serial number is in a range which was overlapped by Colt. The markings, finish and manufacture of the frame all indicate that the frame was made by Ithaca Gun Co.)
Year of Manufacture: 1943
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Auto fed by Removable Magazine
Barrel Length: 5”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a short blade with a serrated, ramped rear face fixed to the slide. The rear sight is a square notch dovetailed into the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are checkered brown Keyes Fibre plastic with reinforcement rings around the screws and reinforcement ribs on the inside. The grips have minor handling wear with only a few small marks. There are no chips or cracks. The checkering is well defined. Overall, the grips are in Fine condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Refinished
Bore Condition: The bore is gray with well defined rifling. There is light erosion and minor pitting scattered through the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 5 or 6 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 87% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at most edges. There are scattered light nicks, scuffs and scratches, mostly in the right slide-flat and the frontstrap. There are light tool marks under the finish on each side of the slide at the rear. There are rough spots on the frame at the rear of the trigger guard, likely forging imperfections. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are generally clear, the Ordnance wheel is incomplete, as is common. Overall, this pistol is in Very Good condition as refinished.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this pistol. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Included is a single MS Little 7-round magazine.
Our Assessment: The 1911 and 1911-A1 pistols served the military of the United States from 1911 to 1985, through two World Wars and the Korean and Vietnam wars. They gained a reputation as a reliable handgun with plenty of stopping power, and are held in high regard by those who have used them. The design was the end-result of a series of developments by famous gun designer John Browning, starting with the Model 1900. The advances made by Browning were revolutionary at the time, and were so successful that they are considered commonplace today. Browning not only developed first a pivoting and then a tilting barrel to allow for a locked system, he developed the concept of "the slide", which is now synonymous with semi-automatic handguns. During the inter-war years, the design was further refined with an arched mainspring housing, relief-cuts behind the shortened trigger and some minor changes to other small parts, resulting in the 1911A1. This new model would be the US sidearm during WWII, and saw production by a few different companies.
As in the previous World War, Colt and American Arsenals were not able to produce everything that would be required for this war, and production would be contracted to a typewriter company, Remington Rand, a company which made switches and signals for railroads, Union Switch & Signal, and one firearms manufacturer, Ithaca Gun Co. This example was made by Ithaca in 1943, and is one of the earlier guns produced by the Ithaca, New York based company. It has been refinished, but the new finish bears a strong resemblance to the original Du-Lite finish (apart from the barrel which was refinished outside of service). Ithaca had a hard time getting production going and had a number of rejected pistols in early production. It is not impossible that the slide and frame were refinished at the factory, but there is no way to be certain. The pistol is in Very Good condition, retaining about 87% of its current metal finish and strong mechanics. This would be a neat addition to a collection, especially for 1911 collectors missing an early Ithaca. Please see our photos and good luck!
Unknown EXP27 Marked Model of 1911 .45 ACP Semi-Automatic Pistol Remington UMC Parts, C&R
Lot #472 (Sale Order 472 of 674)
Make: Unknown, some Remington UMC Parts
Model: 1911
Serial Number: EXP27
Year of Manufacture: Ca. 1917-1926
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Auto with Removable Magazine
Barrel Length: 5”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a short, rounded blade fixed to the slide. The rear sight is a "U"-notch dovetailed into the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered double-diamond wood panels. The grips have no notable wear or damage, only a few tiny marks. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Fine-Excellent condition as not original to the gun.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Refinished
Bore Condition: The bore is semi-bright with sharp rifling. There are some patches of minor erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 7 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 93% of its current metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. There are a few spots of thinning and discoloration, most notable on the trigger. There are infrequent spots of minor erosion under the finish. The action shows light operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in Very Good condition as refinished.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this pistol. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with a single two-tone 7-round magazine
Our Assessment: The 1911 and 1911-A1 pistols served the military of the United States from 1911 to 1985, through two World Wars and the Korean and Vietnam wars. They gained a reputation as a reliable handgun with plenty of stopping power, and are held in high regard by those who have used them. As in the Great War, production demands of WWII required many manufacturers to produce military equipment for the war effort. While much of the small arms production was performed by arms manufacturers, there were also contracts that went out to other firms.
As with many prolifically manufactured firearms, the 1911 world is also filled with one-offs and mysteries. Pre-production Union Switch & Signal pistols were marked with EXP-prefix serial numbers, but they were 1911A1s, with a different mainspring housing and relief-cuts behind a shorter trigger. Remington UMC shipped some 1911s to the Army without serial numbers, but they had all standard markings apart from the missing serial numbers. This pistol is something different, but we were not able to determine anything about it. The slide and frame are unmarked apart from a "D" assembler's mark on the bottom of the slide and "EXP27" marked on the left of the frame by the bottom grip screw escutcheon. The barrel and mainspring housing are Remington UMC parts, but we weren't able to identify anything else. If you're the kind of 1911 collector that loves a mystery, this is the one for you. Please see our photos and good luck!
Until they closed their doors just recently, Remington had been the oldest American gunmaker, in continuous operation since it was founded by E. Remington in Ilion, New York in 1816. About a century later, in 1912, Remington merged with Union Metallic Cartridge Company, a massive ammunition manufacturer, to form a new powerhouse, Remington-UMC. This Vintage 1920s Remington UMC “ECONOMY 4” 12 Gauge Shotshells Die Cut Cardboard Advertising Poster is in Good Condition, with moderate scattered scuffing and surface tearing at the upper, middle, and lower left front, a very small hole in the upper middle of the “REMINGTON / UMC” red ball at the upper left side, a small tear in the top join of that red ball and the red cartridge at the right side, some scattered surface tearing at the upper and lower right front, some scattered scuffing to the corners and edges, some scattered dark soiling around the front, and with some overall age wear evident. Otherwise, the poster is in fine shape, with no other damage to the fragile die cut cardboard construction. Most interestingly, it measures 15” x 14”, remains well protected with a tight fitting plastic wrap securing it to a poster board backing (this is a perfect temporary means of protection until it’s framed by the next owner if they so desire), and bears the classic “REMINGTON / UMC” red ball logo at the upper left front, a box of Remington UMC Economy 4 12 Gauge shotshells at the lower left front, and a well executed depiction of one “ECONOMY 4” shotgun shell at the right front. It dates to the early 1920s, and is a fine example of a very rare, original Vintage 1920s Remington UMC “ECONOMY 4” 12 Gauge Shotshells Die Cut Cardboard Advertising Poster.
1920s Remington UMC "POPULAR KLEANBORE CARTRIDGES" Dog Bone Bullet Board Advertising Poster
Lot #474 (Sale Order 474 of 674)
Until they closed their doors just recently, Remington had been the oldest American gunmaker, in continuous operation since it was founded by E. Remington in Ilion, New York in 1816. About a century later, in 1912, Remington merged with Union Metallic Cartridge Company, a massive ammunition manufacturer, to form a new powerhouse, Remington-UMC. This Vintage 1920s Remington UMC “POPULAR KLEANBORE CARTRIDGES” Dog Bone Bullet Board Advertising Poster is in Fair Condition, with a 1 1/2” x 3/4” “V” shaped piece missing from the middle top edge, a similarly colored piece having been placed behind it as a repair after the fact, some surface tearing along the tops of the letters in “KLEANBORE” at the upper middle front, a 3/4” x 5/8” “V” shaped tear in the middle right edge, some wrinkling at the lower right matting, some scattered fading and wrinkling to the front of the poster, and with some overall age wear evident. Otherwise, the poster is in fine shape, with no other damage to the fragile paper construction. Most interestingly, it measures 16 5/8” x 11 3/4” in 19 3/4” x 16” gold cardboard matting, remains well protected with a tight fitting plastic wrap securing it to a poster board backing (this is a perfect temporary means of protection until it’s framed by the next owner if they so desire), and bears the classic “REMINGTON / KLEANBORE / REMINGTON” red ball “dog bone” logo at the upper middle front, with “POPULAR” and “CARTRIDGES” above and below, respectively, and a determined outdoorsman and a wild bear at the upper right and left front corner, respectively. It exhibits a wide variety of Remington-UMC rimfire cartridges, revolver and pistol cartridges, and sporting rifle cartridges printed in fine detail around the front, carries “See Opposite Side for Ballistics and other Information” along the lower middle front, and dates to the early 1920s. A fine example of a very rare, original Vintage 1920s Remington UMC “POPULAR KLEANBORE CARTRIDGES” Dog Bone Bullet Board Advertising Poster.
Until they closed their doors just recently, Remington had been the oldest American gunmaker, in continuous operation since it was founded by E. Remington in Ilion, New York in 1816. About a century later, in 1912, Remington merged with Union Metallic Cartridge Company, a massive ammunition manufacturer, to form a new powerhouse, Remington-UMC. This Vintage 1920s Remington UMC Edmund Osthaus Illustrated “Hunting Dogs & Horse†Oilcloth Advertising Poster is in Fair Condition, with heavy jagged tearing to the left side edge, moderate tearing to the right side edge, heavy horizontal wrinkling along the front, heavy scattered brownish soiling around the front, some separating between the oilcloth and the brass trim at the top and bottom right corners, and with moderate overall age wear evident. Otherwise, the poster is in fair shape, with no other damage to the fragile oilcloth construction. Most interestingly, it measures 25†x 17â€, remains well protected with a tight fitting plastic wrap securing it to a poster board backing (this is a perfect temporary means of protection until it’s framed by the next owner if they so desire), and bears a wonderful Edmund Osthaus signed printed illustration at front of a man returning to his country home and being greeted by an ecstatic pack of his sporting dogs (mostly puppies), with the “elder statesman†of the bunch jumping onto him in jubilation, and his fine Chestnut horse picketed nearby on his “white picket fenceâ€. Below the artist’s signature at the lower left front is “COPYRIGHT REMINGTON ARMS-U.M.C. CO†printed in small black lettering, suggesting Remington commissioned this work. Edmund Henry Osthaus (1858-1928) was a famous German-American artist known for his sporting dog paintings, and any of his work remains highly sought after today. The poster features brass top and bottom trim, with the former carrying a small brass hanging ring at middle, boasts the classic “REMINGTON / UMC†red ball logo at the lower right front, and sports “REMINGTON ARMS-UNION METALLIC CARTRIDGE CO. / 299-301 BROADWAY, NEW YORK, U.S.A.†printed in large red lettering across the lower front. It dates to the early 1920s, and is an honest example of a very rare, original Vintage 1920s Remington UMC Edmund Osthaus Illustrated “Hunting Dogs & Horse†Oilcloth Advertising Poster.
Rare, First Year Remington Model 25A .25-20 WCF 24" Pump Action Takedown Rifle 1923 C&R
Lot #476 (Sale Order 476 of 674)
Make: Remington
Model: 25A
Serial Number: 3133
Year of Manufacture: February1923 (From “LP” Date Code on Barrel)
Caliber: .25-20 Winchester Center Fire (.25 WCF)
Action Type: Pump Action With Takedown Receiver and Tubular Magazine. The Loading Port is at the rear of the magazine.
Barrel Length: 24” Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a silver beaded blade dovetailed into the barrel and secured with a set screw. The rear sight is a “U” notched semi-buckhorn elevator sight dovetailed into the barrel. The upper tang has a pair of drilled, tapped, and filled holes for a tang sight (none included).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are smooth walnut with a 10-groove slide handle, semi-pistol grip, straight comb, and Remington steel crescent buttplate. The LOP measures about 13 1/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate, which shows thinning, light wear at the heel and toe, some light handling marks, and a general patina throughout. There are compressions, drag lines, and a few nicks. Both sides of the grip have thin cracks. The right side of the grip is cracked in two spots, with one line appearing to have been repaired at some point. Overall, the stocks rate in about Good Condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is minor erosion throughout the lands. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 7/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 65% of its metal finish. There is finish loss along the leading edges and the finish has thinned on much of the muzzle end of the barrel and the bottom and rear portions of the receiver. The exposed and thinned areas have taken to a deep and mottled patina. There is some minor corrosion on top of the receiver above and around the ejection port. There are a few scrapes along the right side of the seam between the trigger guard metal and the receiver. The screw heads are tool marked but retain serviceable slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Good Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. It has a push button safety mounted behind the trigger and the slide release is a small lever just in front of the trigger guard. The action is unique in that the magazine tube moves back and forth with the slide. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment:Remington introduced their first slide action rifle, the Model 12, in 1909 to compete with similar designs from Colt and Winchester. The Model 12 was designed by their premier engineer John Pedersen, the inventor of the Pedersen Device used on M-1903 Springfield rifles in WW1. Remington’s subsequent pump action repeaters, the Models 14, 14 1/2, and 25, were also based on Pedersen’s design. The Model 25 slide action was first cataloged in 1923, and that slick little gem of a rifle was chambered for the .25-20 and .32-20 Winchester rounds for small game. About 33,000 were made during its production run from 1923-1936.
This Rare, First Year Remington Model 25A (the “A” refers to the standard grade) was made in February 1923 and is in Good Condition. It features a 24” barrel, 65% of its original blued finish, walnut stocks (both sides of the grip have thin cracks, and the right side of the grip is cracked in two spots, with one appearing to have been repaired at some point) with a semi-pistol grip and a 10-groove slide handle, the original iron sights, the classic Remington steel crescent buttplate, and a bright bore with sharp rifling (there’s minor erosion throughout the lands). This is a nice little takedown rifle with unique features not seen in other models, among them a magazine tube that moves with the slide. Relatively few of these rifles were made, and this will make a fine addition to a collection of early Remington pump action rifles.
Year of Manufacture: February1924 (From “LR” Date Code on Barrel)
Caliber: .32-20 Winchester Center Fire (.32 WCF)
Action Type: Pump Action With Takedown Receiver and Tubular Magazine. The Loading Port is at the rear of the magazine.
Barrel Length: 24” Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a silver beaded blade dovetailed into the barrel and secured with a set screw. The rear sight is a “U” notched semi-buckhorn elevator sight dovetailed into the barrel. The upper tang has a pair of drilled, tapped, and filled holes for a tang sight (none included).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are smooth walnut with a 10-groove slide handle, capped semi-pistol grip, straight comb, and Remington steel crescent buttplate. The LOP measures about 13 1/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stocks have been refinished. There is crazing on the right side of the buttstock. There are compressions, drag lines, and nicks throughout, but heavily concentrated on the left side of the buttstock and around the belly. There is intermittent finish loss on the stocks, but primarily on the belly and around the pump grip. The grip cap is heavily worn. Overall, the stocks rate in Good Condition as Refinished.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is gray and the rifling is well defined where not interrupted by erosion. There is minor erosion throughout the grooves and lands. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 6/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 65% of its metal finish. There is thinning on the leading edges. The right side of the receiver has oxidation throughout. There is mottled corrosion on the receiver, action bar, and barrel. The screw heads are tool marked but retain serviceable slots. There is finish loss on the trigger guard that has taken a patina. There is finish loss on the mag tube and action bar. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Good Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. It has a push button safety mounted behind the trigger and the slide release is a small lever just in front of the trigger guard. The action is unique in that the magazine tube moves back and forth with the slide. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment:Remington introduced their first slide action rifle, the Model 12, in 1909 to compete with similar designs from Colt and Winchester. The Model 12 was designed by their premier engineer John Pedersen, the inventor of the Pedersen Device used on M-1903 Springfield rifles in WW1. Remington’s subsequent pump action repeaters, the Models 14, 14 1/2, and 25, were also based on Pedersen’s design. The Model 25 slide action was first cataloged in 1923, and that slick little gem of a rifle was chambered for the .25-20 and .32-20 Winchester rounds for small game. About 33,000 were made during its production run from 1923-1936.
This Remington Model 25A (the “A” refers to the standard grade) was made in February 1924 and is in Good Condition. It features a 24” barrel, 65% of its original blued finish, refinished walnut stocks with a capped semi-pistol grip and a 10-groove slide handle, the original iron sights, the classic Remington steel crescent buttplate, and a gray bore with well defined rifling (there’s minor erosion throughout the grooves and lands). This is a nice little takedown rifle with unique features not seen in other models, among them a magazine tube that moves with the slide. Relatively few of these rifles were made, and this will make a fine addition to a collection of early Remington pump action rifles.
Remington Model 572 Fieldmaster SB Smoothbore .22 Long Rifle Shot Slide Action Rifle 1962 C&R
Lot #478 (Sale Order 478 of 674)
Make: Remington
Model: Fieldmaster 572 SB Smoothbore
Serial Number: No Serial Number Visible/NSNV, denoting pre-1968 manufacture.
Year of Manufacture: June 1962 (“PJ” Date Code)
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle Shot
Action Type: Pump Action with Tubular Magazine
Barrel Length: 23.5” Round
Sights/Optics: The front sight is a metallic bead at the muzzle. The receiver is scope grooved.
Stock Configuration and Condition: The stocks are two-piece walnut with a flat-bottom grooved slide handle, smooth semi-pistol grip, straight comb, and checkered hard rubber Remington buttplate. The LOP measures 13 5/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. There is some light handling wear throughout the stocks. There are minor compression marks, scratches, nicks, and scuffs. The bottom rear of the slide has a 2” long crack that creeps along the left side. Overall, the stocks are in Good Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is counterbored in a “Routledge” style, the last 12” having a diameter of 0.39”. The bore is bright. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 60% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows general operation wear. Most of the finish on the left side of the barrel has been lost. There is thinning and finish loss on all of the edges. There is freckled rust intermittently on the barrel. There are drag lines and scratches. The screwheads are tool marked. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in Good Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork, and Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The Remington Model 572 Fieldmaster SB was made from 1955-1988, and with its smooth bore and capability to shoot .22 Long Rifle Shot cartridges, found a niche role in the sport of “Mo-Skeet-O” backyard miniature trap shooting. The 572SB was essentially a small caliber shotgun, with a “Routledge” style counter bored portion of the barrel to spread the shot. “Mo-Skeet-O” shooting, popular in mid-20th-century America, involved using .22 caliber shotshells to shoot at small aerial targets, similar to clay pigeon shooting but on a much smaller scale, and required a firearm that was both accurate and quick to operate. The Remington Model 572 Fieldmaster SB fit the bill beautifully.
This Remington Model 572 Fieldmaster SB Smoothbore .22 Long Rifle Shot Slide Action Rifle was made in June 1962 and is in Good Condition. It features a 23.5” barrel, 60% of its original blued finish, two-piece walnut stocks with a flat-bottom grooved slide handle (there’s a 2” long crack in the bottom left rear of the slide handle), and a bright “Routledge” style counter-bored smooth bore with no erosion.
Remington Model 10 Trap Grade 12 GA FULL 30" Raised Solid Rib Pump Action Shotgun 1908-1929 C&R
Lot #479 (Sale Order 479 of 674)
Make: Remington UMC
Model: 10 (No.10C “Trap Grade”)
Serial Number: U208350
Year of Manufacture: Ca. 1908-1929 (No barrel date, indicates this was made prior to 1920)
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “MODEL 10”, “REMINGTON ARMS COMPANY,INC.SUCCESSOR TO THE / REMINGTON ARMS U.M.C.CO.INC.REMINGTON.ILION WKS. / ILION.N.Y.U.S.A. PATENTED FEB.3.03.AND MAY 16.05”, “FULL”, “208350”, with a proof. The right side of the barrel at the chamber has a proof. The bottom of the receiver is marked “U / 208350”. The buttplate is marked "Remington / REG.U.S.PAT.OFF,”.
Barrel Length: 30” Solid Rib
Choke: Full, Fixed
Sights / Optics: The top of the barrel has an ivory bead. The bead is broken is half. There is a smaller metallic mid bead. The top of the rib and receiver are serrated for glare reduction.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two piece checkered walnut with, straight grip, straight comb, Remington serrated hard rubber buttplate, and checkered round pump grip. There are nicks, scratches, and compressions throughout. There are no notable cracks. The LOP measures 13 1/4" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate.The plate is pulling away from the stock at the heel and toe and has general handling wear all around. Overall, the stocks are in Fair-Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright. There is no erosion. There is some heavy fouling in the chamber and muzzle. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 8/10.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 20% of its finish. There is thinning on the leading edges and muzzle. The action bar and mag tube shows modest operation wear. Most of the finish has either worn to white or taken to a mottled patina. The barrel has some more preserved blueing compared to the receiver. The screw heads are worn but retain serviceable slots. The markings are clear. The mechanics are sound. Overall, this shotgun is in about Fair condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this shotgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: This Remington Model 10 was made prior to 1920. It is chambered in 12 Gauge, 2 ¾" shells, with a 30” solid rib barrel. The stocks are two-piece checkered walnut in fair-good condition, featuring a straight grip, straight comb, a Remington serrated hard rubber buttplate, and a checkered round pump grip. The blue finish is original and about 20% is retained. This shotgun is in fair condition, with thinning on the leading edges and muzzle, modest operational wear on the action bar and mag tube, and a mottled patina where the finish has worn away. The bore is mostly bright with no erosion present. The action does function properly. Serial Number: 208350. Own a piece of Remington’s storied legacy with this vintage Model 10 Trap Grade shotgun. Manufactured between 1908 and 1929, this pump-action was Remington’s first offered pump action shotgun and showcases Remington’s early innovation in firearm design. Despite signs of age, its solid mechanics and distinctive checkered walnut stocks make it a captivating addition for collectors and a reliable performer for trap shooting enthusiasts alike. Embrace the history and craftsmanship embodied in this timeless 12 Gauge masterpiece.
Early Remington Model 10 12 GA FULL 30" Pump Action Shotgun 1908-1929 C&R
Lot #480 (Sale Order 480 of 674)
Make: Remington
Model: 10 (Pre-Model 10 marking)
Serial Number: 68469
Year of Manufacture: 1908-1929
Caliber: 12 Gauge, 2 ¾ Shells
Action Type: Pump Action Shotgun, Bottom Eject
Markings: The action bar is marked “TRADE Remington MARK”. The left side of the barrel is marked “REMINGTON ARMS CO., ILION, N.Y.U.S.A. / PATENTS.FEBY.3.1903.MAY.15.1905.”. The bottom of the receiver is marked “U / 68469”. The right side of the barrel is marked “68469” with a proof.
Barrel Length: 30”. Solid Raised Rib
Choke: FULL, fixed.
Sights / Optics: There is a flat metallic bead fixed to the front of the barrel rib. The top of the rib and receiver are serrated for glare reduction.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece beautiful grain checkered walnut with straight grip, fluted straight comb, Checkered Remington UMC hard rubber buttplate, and checkered pump grip. There are scratches and compressions. There are no chips. There is a small crack in the top of the wrist at the end of the tang. The stock is shy to the metal but proud to the buttplate. The LOP measures 13 5/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has some handling wear concentrated at the heel and tow.Overall, the stocks are in Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright. There are some minor fouling steaks in the muzzle and chamber area. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 55% of its finish. There is thinning on the leading edges and muzzle. The action bar and mag tube shows general operation wear. There are nicks and dings on the trigger guard. Most of the metal has taken to a mottled patina with scattered oxidation throughout. The screw heads are worn but retain serviceable slots. The markings are clear. The mechanics are sound. Overall, this shotgun is in about Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this shotgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: This Early Remington Model 10 was made between 1908 and 1929. It is chambered in 12 Gauge, 2 ¾" shells, with a 30” solid raised rib barrel. The stocks are two-piece beautiful grain checkered walnut in good condition, featuring a straight grip, fluted straight comb, a checkered Remington UMC hard rubber buttplate, and a checkered pump grip. The blue finish is original and about 55% is retained. This shotgun is in overall Good condition, with thinning on the leading edges and muzzle, general operational wear on the action bar and mag tube, nicks and dings on the trigger guard, and a mottled patina with scattered oxidation throughout. The bore is mostly bright, with no erosion present. The action does function properly. Serial Number: 68469. Step back into the golden age of firearm craftsmanship with this Early Remington Model 10 Pump Action Shotgun. As Remington’s first offered pump-action shotgun, manufactured between 1908 and 1929, this model exemplifies early 20th-century innovation and reliability. Featuring distinctive checkered walnut stocks and a robust 12 Gauge chamber, this example stands as a testament to Remington’s enduring legacy. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or a trap shooting enthusiast, this Model 10 offers both historical significance and dependable performance, making it a standout addition to any firearm collection.
Remington Model 14 .30 Rem 24" Slide Pump Action Spiral Mag Tube Rifle 1918 C&R
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade Marble No.3 sight, dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a semi-buckhorn u-notch elevator sight, dovetailed to the barrel. The rear of the receiver, on the trigger guard portion, has a pair of drilled, tapped, and filled holes that have been stripped.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are a two-piece walnut set with a pistol grip, 12-grooved slide handle, straight comb, and Remington checkered aluminum buttplate. There are some scattered light compressions and a few little marks through the finish. There are some marks into the wood that have darkened with age. There is oil discoloration on the wood where it meets the metal. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 3/4” from the front of the trigger to the back of the checkered steel Remington buttplate. The plate has lost its finish mostly on the peaks of the checkering, around the trim, and primarily on the heel and toe. The stocks rate in about Very Good overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is semi-bright and the rifling is defined though a bit shallow in some places. There is light erosion throughout the grooves. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 7/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 40% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows general operation wear. There is finish loss on the magtube, leading edges, bottom of the receiver, and on the barrel near the receiver. Most of the bluing has turned to a deep patina. The screw heads are tool marked but retain strong serviceable slots. The markings are clear and strong. There are some heavy machining/tool marks on the bottom of the receiver along the edges. There are scattered nickel and scratches. Some of the exposed metal has a faint erosion, with general oxidation throughout the rifle. Overall, this rifle rates in about Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: As Marlin and Winchester dominated the lever-action market, Remington sought to enhance its presence in other segments. Introduced in 1908, the Model 8 was Remington's foray into semi-automatic rifles. Although sales were satisfactory, they did not meet expectations. In response, Remington ventured into the high-powered rifle market with a new approach in 1913, launching the Model 14 pump-action rifle. Available in four calibers—.25, .30, .32, and .35 Remington—this model featured innovative design elements. Notably, it had a spiral magazine tube that prevented the tip of one bullet from resting on the primer of another, enhancing safety. Additionally, the magazine moved in sync with the fore-end, a unique mechanical design to say the least. In 1935, G.H. Garrison reviewed the Model 14 and recommended several enhancements that were later implemented in the Model 141. The barrel length was increased from 22 to 24 inches for rifles and from 18 to 18.5 inches for carbines. The fore-end was refined with a beavertail design, and the stock was reconfigured for quicker handling, complemented by a more durable steel buttplate replacing the original aluminum. Regardless of the enhancements, this classic Model 14 is not just a practical choice but a distinctive one in the field of pump-action rifles. Featuring a unique, movable spiral magazine tube—a clever design not replicated in other models, this rifle will make an exquisite addition to any pump rifle collection.
Colt Model 1902 Sporting .38 ACP 6" Semi-Auto Pistol Early 3-Line Front Plunge Serrations 1903 C&R
Lot #482 (Sale Order 482 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: 1902 Sporting
Serial Number: 5041
Year of Manufacture: 1903 (https://www.colt.com/serial-lookup)
Caliber: .38 ACP (.38 Rimless Smokeless)
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Automatic Pistol with Removable Magazine
Barrel Length: 6”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a short rounded blade fixed to the top of the slide. The rear sight is a rounded “U”-notch dovetailed into the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are checkered hard rubber with “COLT” in a banner across their tops and a circled Rampant Colt logo in their centers. Originally black, the right panel has gone to a slight brown color. The grips have minor handling wear with only a few scattered small marks. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in about Fine Condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with sharp rifling. There is some scattered minor erosion and stubborn fouling in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates about 8 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 80% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. There is handling wear in the grip areas. There are fairly evenly scattered minor nicks, scuffs, and scratches. There are scattered spots of minor oxidation with one spot of surface erosion on the left-front of the trigger guard. Some small parts retain strong fire-blue. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in Very Good Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The slide has very minor play to the frame. This pistol has a bronze firing pin and the slide serrations are plunge-cut at the front of the slide. The slide was not designed to lock back on an empty magazine. We did not fire this handgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with one unmarked though factory original Colt Model 1902 Sporting blued 7-round magazine. At around S/N 8000, Colt switched to this style of mag with an unmarked floorplate. Thus, this mag likely postdates the pistol by about two years.
Our Assessment: The Colt Model 1900 semi-automatic pistol was the first of John Browning’s pistol designs to reach full production. Such was Browning's genius that he developed many innovations which are considered commonplace today, not least of which is the concept of "the slide". As with any new design, there were small tweaks needed along the way, and towards the end of 1901, Colt started changing the Model 1900's sight safety, which only offered a fixed sight, to a sight that was dovetailed into the slide to offer windage adjustment. With a few other minor changes, the pistol transitioned into the Model 1902 Sporting and Military Models and eventually into the Model 1903 Pocket Hammer model, the beginnings of over a century of pistol manufacturing dominance in the US market.
This Colt Model 1902 Sporting Model Semi-Auto Pistol was made in 1903 and is in Very Good Condition. It boasts the proper features for its serial number of “5041”, which is fairly early in Model 1902 Sporting production, which began at serial number 4274. The pistol features a 6” barrel, 80% of its original blued finish, with some small parts retaining strong “fire-blue”, plunge-cut slide serrations at the front of the slide, a three-line patent marking on the left side of the slide, a rounded hammer, elegant, original checkered hard rubber grips with “COLT” in a banner across their tops and a circled Rampant Colt logo in their centers (originally black, the right panel has gone to a slight brown color), one unmarked though factory original Colt Model 1902 Sporting blued 7-round mag (which likely postdates the pistol by about two years), strong mechanics, and a mostly bright bore with sharp rifling (there’s some scattered minor erosion and stubborn fouling). There were only 6,900 Colt Model 1902 Sporting pistols made before they were discontinued in late 1907; highly prized and heavily used, even fewer survive today. All of the early Colt autos are collectible, and this fine example, with so much original finish remaining, will make a great addition to any collection.
Colt Model 1902 Sporting .38 ACP 6" Semi-Auto Pistol Early 3-Line Front Plunge Serrations 1904 C&R
Lot #483 (Sale Order 483 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: 1902 Sporting
Serial Number: 7224
Year of Manufacture: 1904 (https://www.colt.com/serial-lookup)
Caliber: .38 ACP (.38 Rimless Smokeless)
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Automatic Pistol with Removable Magazine
Barrel Length: 6”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a short rounded blade fixed to the top of the slide. The rear sight is a rounded “U”-notch dovetailed into the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are checkered hard rubber with “COLT” in a banner across their tops and a circled Rampant Colt logo in their centers. The grips have minor handling wear with some scattered light scuffing and a few small marks. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Very Good to Fine Condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: The frame's finish is Original. The slide has been Refinished with cold blue. This pistol was produced after slide serial markings were discontinued.
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with sharp rifling. There is infrequent faint erosion and a little stubborn fouling in the bore. There is a bulge in the bore about 2" from the muzzle. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates about 6 out of 10, and would rate 8 or 9 but for the bulge.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 40% of its current metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. There are tool marks in the right frame rail. The frame retains some original finish with handling wear in the grip areas and some scattered minor surface oxidation. The slide's cold-blue has evenly thinned. The slide has some scattered spots of minor surface erosion. There are fairly evenly scattered minor nicks, scuffs, and scratches. The barrel retains a strong amount of blue finish, but does have a bulge in the bore. Some small parts retain areas of strong fire-blue. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in Good Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The slide has very minor play to the frame. This pistol has a bronze firing pin and the slide serrations are plunge-cut at the front of the slide. The slide was not designed to lock back on an empty magazine. We did not fire this handgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with one unmarked Colt Model 1902 Sporting blued 7-round magazine. At around S/N 8000, Colt switched to this style of mag with an unmarked floorplate, this mag likely postdates the pistol by about one year.
Our Assessment: The Colt Model 1900 semi-automatic pistol was the first of John Browning’s pistol designs to reach full production. Such was Browning's genius that he developed many innovations which are considered commonplace today, not least of which is the concept of "the slide". As with any new design, there were small tweaks needed along the way, and towards the end of 1901, Colt started changing the Model 1900's sight safety, which only offered a fixed sight, to a sight that was dovetailed into the slide to offer windage adjustment. With a few other minor changes, the pistol transitioned into the Model 1902 Sporting and Military Models and eventually into the Model 1903 Pocket Hammer model, the beginnings of over a century of pistol manufacturing dominance in the US market.
This example was made in 1904 and is in Good Condition. It has proper features for its serial number of “7224”, which is in the middle of Model 1902 Sporting production, which began at serial number 4274. There were only 6,900 Colt Model 1902 Sporting pistols made before they were discontinued in late 1907; highly prized and heavily used, even fewer survive today. All of the early Colt autos are collectible, and this example will make a fine addition to any collection. Lastly, this pistol comes from the personal collection of inventor, founder, and President of Universal Firearms, Abe Seiderman, and should be of additional interest to collectors for that ownership lineage.
British Proof Colt Model 1902 Military Checkered Slide .38 ACP 6" Semi-Automatic Pistol 1903 C&R
Lot #484 (Sale Order 484 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: 1902 Military
Serial Number: 14029
Year of Manufacture: 1903 (https://www.colt.com/serial-lookup)
Caliber: .38 ACP (.38 Rimless Smokeless)
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Automatic Pistol with Removable Magazine
Barrel Length: 6”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a modified notched blade fixed to the top of the slide. The rear sight is a rounded “U” notch dovetailed into the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are checkered hard rubber with “COLT” in a banner across the tops of the grips and a circled Rampant Colt logo in the center of the grips. Originally black, the panels have gone to a brown color. The grips have minor handling wear with a few small nicks. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Very Good-Fine condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original. The slide is serial-matched to the frame, but the frame and barrel do not have British proof marks (see Our Assessment).
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with sharp rifling. There is some minor erosion and a little stubborn fouling in the bore, mostly at the muzzle-end and in the chamber. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 7+ out of 10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 75% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. Most finish wear is along the slide, more notable on the right. There are evenly scattered nicks, scuffs and scratches. There are scattered spots of light oxidation. There are light tool marks at the pin-heads. The action shows light operational wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in about Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The slide has very minor play to the frame. This pistol has a bronze firing pin. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: One 8 round blued magazine is included, the floorplate is not marked (later vintage than the pistol).
Our Assessment: The 1902 is one of the most beautiful handguns ever made and an important link along the evolution line of the 1911. This early example checks a lot of boxes for the collectors with the Browning's Patent slide marking, early slide checkering, bronze firing pin, intact slide wedge and early split slide release. While sales continued through 1928, most after 1920 appear to have been sold out of existing inventory with production itself ending earlier. It also has British proof marks on the slide, though it does not have marks on the barrel or frame as is commonly found on this model. Britain changed their proof laws in 1904, which may explain this marking variation. The pistol's features alone will interest collectors, but this item also comes from the personal collection of inventor, founder and President of Universal Firearms, Abe Seiderman, and may be of interest to collectors for this history. Please see our photos and good luck!
Colt Model 1902 Military .38 ACP 6" Semi-Auto Pistol 1909-1913 C&R
Lot #485 (Sale Order 485 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: 1902 Military
Serial Number: 35366
Year of Manufacture: ca. 1909-1913 (https://www.colt.com/serial-lookup)
Caliber: .38 ACP (.38 Rimless Smokeless)
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Automatic Pistol with Removable Magazine
Barrel Length: 6”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a round blade fixed to the top of the slide. The rear sight is a rounded “U”-notch dovetailed into the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are checkered hard rubber with “COLT” in a banner across their tops and a circled Rampant Colt logo in their centers. Originally black, the panels are starting to go to a slightly brown color. The grips have minor handling wear, and there is a thin crack at the front edge of the right panel. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips. Overall, the grips are in Very Good Condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original. In this serial range, slides were not serial marked. The slide markings are correct for this serial range.
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly light gray with sharp rifling. There is scattered minor erosion and infrequent minor pitting in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 6 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 87% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at most edges. Most of the balance is in scattered light oxidation, primarily on the slide and frame forward of the trigger guard. There are a few spots of light erosion at the front of the slide and on the front sight. The front face of the muzzle has been polished bright. There are a few minor nicks and small scratches. The action shows light operational wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in Very Good Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The slide has very minor play to the frame. This pistol has a bronze firing pin. We did not fire this handgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with one unmarked though factory original Colt Model 1902 Military blued 8-round magazine. Colt switched to this style of mag with an unmarked floorplate during the middle of production. Thus, this mag is correct for this serial range.
Our Assessment: The Colt Model 1900 semi-automatic pistol was the first of John Browning’s pistol designs to reach full production. Such was Browning's genius that he developed many innovations which are considered commonplace today, not least of which is the concept of "the slide". As with any new design, there were small tweaks needed along the way, and towards the end of 1901, Colt started changing the Model 1900's sight safety, which only offered a fixed sight, to a sight that was dovetailed into the slide to offer windage adjustment. With a few other minor changes, the pistol transitioned into the Model 1902 Sporting and Military Models and eventually into the Model 1903 Pocket Hammer model, the beginnings of over a century of pistol manufacturing dominance in the US market.
This Colt Model 1902 Military .38 ACP Semi-Auto Pistol is from the middle of production, made between 1909-1913, and is in Very Good Condition. This pistol boasts the correct features for its serial number range. It features a 6” barrel, 87% of its original blued finish, with some strong “fire-blue” on the trigger, a case-hardened low spur hammer that retains some strong case coloring, the classic lanyard loop on the bottom left extended grip frame, one of the distinguishing characteristics of the Model 1902 Military, elegant, original checkered hard rubber grips with “COLT” in a banner across their tops and a circled Rampant Colt logo in their centers (originally black, the panels are starting to go to a slightly brown color, and there’s a thin crack at the front edge of the right panel), one unmarked though factory original Colt Model 1902 Military blued 8-round mag, strong mechanics, and a mostly light gray bore with sharp rifling (there’s scattered minor erosion and infrequent minor pitting). There were approximately 18,000 Colt Model 1902 Military pistols made before they were discontinued in late 1928; highly prized and heavily used, even fewer survive today. All of the early Colt autos are collectible, and this fine example, with so much original finish remaining, will make a great addition to any collection. Lastly, this pistol comes from the personal collection of inventor, founder, and President of Universal Firearms, Abe Seiderman, and should be of additional interest to collectors for that ownership lineage. A signed Certificate Of Authenticity from the Seiderman family will be included with this piece.
Late Colt Model 1902 Military .38 ACP 6" Semi-Auto Pistol W/ Two Correct Mags 1920-1926 C&R
Lot #486 (Sale Order 486 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: 1902 Military
Serial Number: 42685
Year of Manufacture: ca. 1920-1926 (https://www.colt.com/serial-lookup)
Caliber: .38 ACP (.38 Rimless Smokeless)
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Automatic Pistol with Removable Magazine
Barrel Length: 6”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a round blade fixed to the top of the slide. The rear sight is a rounded “U”-notch dovetailed into the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are checkered hard rubber with “COLT” in a banner across their tops and a circled Rampant Colt logo in their centers. The grips have minor handling wear with a few light nicks and small scratches. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in about Fine Condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original, the slide is serial-matching. The rear barrel link-pin is a replacement.
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly light gray with sharp rifling. There is scattered minor erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 7 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 80% of its metal finish. The rear barrel link-pin, which is a replacement, remains loose in the frame and protrudes from each side. The finish is thinning at most edges. Most of the balance is in evenly scattered light oxidation and spots of minor erosion. There is light handling wear in the grip areas. There are some scattered light nicks, scuffs, and scratches. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in Very Good Condition.
Mechanics: The rear barrel link-pin, which is a replacement, remains loose in the frame and protrudes from each side. Otherwise, the action functions correctly. The slide has very minor play to the frame. This pistol has a bronze firing pin. We did not fire this handgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with two factory original Colt Model 1902 Military blued 8-round magazines, both of which are stamped “MIL. / 38 CAL / COLT.” on the bottom floorplates. Colt switched to this style of mag around S/N 38000 (around 1916). Thus, these mags are correct for this serial range.
Our Assessment: The Colt Model 1900 semi-automatic pistol was the first of John Browning’s pistol designs to reach full production. Such was Browning's genius that he developed many innovations which are considered commonplace today, not least of which is the concept of "the slide". As with any new design, there were small tweaks needed along the way, and towards the end of 1901, Colt started changing the Model 1900's sight safety, which only offered a fixed sight, to a sight that was dovetailed into the slide to offer windage adjustment. With a few other minor changes, the pistol transitioned into the Model 1902 Sporting and Military Models and eventually into the Model 1903 Pocket Hammer model, the beginnings of over a century of pistol manufacturing dominance in the US market.
This Colt Model 1902 Military .38 ACP Semi-Auto Pistol is from late in production, made between 1920-1926, and is in Very Good Condition. This pistol boasts the correct features for its serial number range. It features a 6” barrel, 80% of its original blued finish, a low spur hammer, the classic lanyard loop on the bottom left extended grip frame, one of the distinguishing characteristics of the Model 1902 Military, elegant, original checkered hard rubber grips with “COLT” in a banner across their tops and a circled Rampant Colt logo in their centers, two factory original Colt Model 1902 Military blued 8-round mags, both of which are stamped “MIL. / 38 CAL / COLT.” on the bottom floorplates, strong mechanics, and a mostly light gray bore with sharp rifling (there’s scattered minor erosion). The rear barrel link-pin, which is a replacement, remains loose in the frame and protrudes from each side. Otherwise, the action functions correctly. There were approximately 18,000 Colt Model 1902 Military pistols made before they were discontinued in late 1928; highly prized and heavily used, even fewer survive today. All of the early Colt autos are collectible, and this fine example, with so much original finish remaining, will make a great addition to any collection. Lastly, this pistol comes from the personal collection of inventor, founder, and President of Universal Firearms, Abe Seiderman, and should be of additional interest to collectors for that ownership lineage. A signed Certificate Of Authenticity from the Seiderman family will be included with this piece.
Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammer .38 ACP 4.5" Semi-Auto Pistol Early PAT'D 1884 Mag 1914 C&R
Lot #487 (Sale Order 487 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: 1903 Pocket Hammer
Serial Number: 32702
Year of Manufacture: 1914 (https://colt.com/serial-lookup)
Caliber: .38 ACP
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Automatic Pistol with Removable Magazine
Barrel Length: 4 1/2”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a rounded blade fixed to the top of the slide. The rear sight is a round-top “U”-notch dovetailed into the top rear of the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered black hard rubber with “COLT” in a banner across their tops and a Rampant Colt in a circle at their middles. The grips have a few scattered small nicks and some minor scuffing. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in about Fine Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original to the parts. The slide was not serial-marked in this serial range, but the fit of the slide to the frame may indicate replacement.
Bore Condition: The bore is light gray with well defined rifling. There is scattered erosion and some minor pitting in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates about 6 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 75% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. Most of the balance is in finish wear along the slide. Much of this wear appears to be from oxidation which was cleaned away. The frame has some scattered minor oxidation. There are some light nicks and scratches, mostly on the slide. There is more notable scratching on the right slide flat behind the ejection port. There are tool marks at the recoil plug pin and on the front face of the recoil plug. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in about Very Good Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The slide has notable play to the frame. We did not fire this handgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with one vintage original Colt fully blued 7-round magazine stamped “PAT'D SEPT. 9. 1884" on the bottom floorplate. This is the earliest type of magazine, and though it’s of earlier vintage than the serial range of this pistol, it’s a real bonus.
Our Assessment: The success of the Model 1902 Sporting and Military semi-auto pistols led Colt to believe that a smaller “pocket” version would also sell well, and that spawned the 1903 “Pocket Hammer”, which was essentially a shortened version of the Model 1902 and made with much of the existing tooling. The 1903 Pocket Hammer had a short 4 1/2” barrel, but like its big brother, lacked an external safety, featured a 7-shot mag with bottom release, and like the later Model 1902, the slide serrations were placed at the rear. Introduced in December 1903, Colt made about 31,250 of the 1903 Pocket Hammer until production ceased in December 1927. Although the 1903 Pocket Hammer was the best selling of the .38 ACP pistols, its success paled in comparison to the .32 ACP Model 1903 and .380 ACP Model 1908 Pocket Hammerless pistols that followed. Production of the 1903 Pocket Hammer slowed during WW1 and surged in the early post-war era, but then dissipated considerably as folks gravitated to the larger Model 1911 for knockdown power or to the hammerless pistols for concealability.
This Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammer .38 ACP Semi-Auto Pistol was made in 1914 and is in Very Good Condition. It features a 4.5” barrel, 75% of its original commercial “high polish” blued finish, classic two-piece checkered black hard rubber grips with "COLT" in a banner across their tops and a Rampant Colt in a circle at their middles, a rare early Colt fully blued 7-round mag stamped “PAT'D SEPT. 9. 1884" on the bottom floorplate, strong mechanics, clear markings, and a light gray bore with well defined rifling (there’s scattered erosion and some minor pitting). The slide has notable play to the frame, which may indicate replacement. Lastly, this pistol comes from the personal collection of inventor, founder, and President of Universal Firearms, Abe Seiderman, and should be of additional interest to collectors for that ownership lineage. A signed Certificate Of Authenticity from the Seiderman family will be included with this piece. A fine example of the scarcely encountered Colt 1903 Pocket Hammer.
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Automatic Pistol with Removable Magazine
Barrel Length: 4 1/2”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a rounded blade fixed to the top of the slide. The rear sight is a “U”-notch with a rounded top that is dovetailed into the top rear of the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered black hard rubber with "COLT" in a banner across their tops and a Rampant Colt in a circle at their middles. The grips have little in the way of handling wear with a few light nicks. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Fine Condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original, the slide is serial-matched to the frame.
Bore Condition: The bore is gray, the rifling is sharp. There is scattered light erosion and infrequent minor pitting in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 6 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 98% of its metal finish. The finish is generally strong throughout with some scattered spots of faint oxidation. There are a few minor nicks and small scratches. The action shows light operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in Very Good Plus Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this handgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with one vintage original Colt fully blued 7-round magazine stamped “CAL. 38 / COLT” on the bottom floorplate (correct for this serial range).
Our Assessment: The success of the Model 1902 Sporting and Military semi-auto pistols led Colt to believe that a smaller “pocket” version would also sell well, and that spawned the 1903 “Pocket Hammer”, which was essentially a shortened version of the Model 1902 and made with much of the existing tooling. The 1903 Pocket Hammer had a short 4 1/2” barrel, but like its big brother, lacked an external safety, featured a 7-shot mag with bottom release, and like the later Model 1902, the slide serrations were placed at the rear. Introduced in December 1903, Colt made about 31,250 of the 1903 Pocket Hammer until production ceased in December 1927. Although the 1903 Pocket Hammer was the best selling of the .38 ACP pistols, its success paled in comparison to the .32 ACP Model 1903 and .380 ACP Model 1908 Pocket Hammerless pistols that followed. Production of the 1903 Pocket Hammer slowed during WW1 and surged in the early post-war era, but then dissipated considerably as folks gravitated to the larger Model 1911 for knockdown power or to the hammerless pistols for concealability.
This Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammer .38 ACP Semi-Auto Pistol was made in 1919 and is in Very Good Plus Condition. It features a 4.5” barrel, 98% of its lustrous, original commercial “high polish” blued finish, crisp two-piece checkered black hard rubber grips with "COLT" in a banner across their tops and a Rampant Colt in a circle at their middles, a beautiful original Colt fully blued 7-round mag, strong mechanics, clear markings, and a gray bore with sharp rifling (there’s scattered light erosion and infrequent minor pitting). This is a wonderful example of the rarely encountered Colt 1903 Pocket Hammer.
Early Colt Model 1903 Type I Pocket Hammerless .32 ACP 4" Semi-Auto Pistol 1906 C&R
Lot #489 (Sale Order 489 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: 1903 Pocket Hammerless, Type I
Serial Number: 35374
Year of Manufacture: 1906 (COLT Serial Number Lookup)
Caliber: .32 ACP (7.65mm Browning)
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Auto Pistol with Removable Magazine
Barrel Length: 4”
Sights/Optics: The front sight is a short rounded blade fixed to the front of the slide. The rear sight is a round-topped “U” notch dovetailed into the rear of the slide.
Stock Configuration and Condition: The grips are checkered black hard rubber with early "COLT" batwing banners across their tops and Rampant Colts in small circles at their bottoms. The grips have minor handling wear with a few scattered tiny marks. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Fine Plus Condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is light gray with sharp rifling. There is minor erosion scattered through the bore with some minor pitting. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 6 or 7 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 85% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. There are some scattered spots of minor surface erosion, mostly on the right of the slide and frame. There are scattered small nicks, scuffs, and scratches. The action shows light operational wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol rates in Very Good Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this handgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork, and Accessories: This pistol comes with one vintage original Colt fully blued 8-round magazine, which is correctly unmarked with a pinned base, dating manufacture to ca. 1903-1913.
Our Assessment: The Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless semi-automatic pistol was designed by legendary firearms inventor John Moses Browning, and was the first of the Colt concealed hammer models, followed by the M-1908 in .380 ACP. Despite the “hammerless” title, the M-1903 and M-1908 pistols do have a hammer, which is covered and hidden from view under the rear of the slide. This allowed the weapon to be carried in and withdrawn from a pocket quickly and smoothly without snagging. A favorite among detectives, everyday civilians, policemen, and gangsters alike, including such famous outlaws as Bonnie Parker and John Dillinger, a total of 572,215 Colt Model 1903s were produced before manufacture ceased in 1945. It served as the US Army’s General Officer pistol from the 1940s until being replaced by the M15 in the 1970s, and was also issued to US Office of Strategic Services (OSS) operatives for their “cloak and dagger” missions in occupied Europe during WW2.
This Colt Model 1903 Type I Pocket Hammerless Semi-Auto Pistol was made in 1906 and is in Very Good Condition. It’s the rare, early “Type I”, with a separate barrel bushing, a slightly longer 4" barrel, early-style slide markings, and a screw-secured safety lever. This pistol features 85% of its lustrous, original blued finish, with some good “fire-blue” on the trigger and safety lever, classic early "COLT" batwing banner and Rampant Colt checkered black hard rubber grips, strong mechanics, and a light gray bore with sharp rifling (there’s minor erosion with some minor pitting scattered throughout). This Type I Pocket Hammerless would make a fine addition to a collection of Colt automatics missing one of the early variants.
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Automatic Pistol with Removable Magazine
Barrel Length: 3 3/4”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a rounded blade fixed to the top front of the slide. The rear sight is a round-top “U”-notch dovetailed into the top rear of the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered black hard rubber with early "COLT" batwing banners across their tops and Rampant Colts in small circles at their bottoms. The grips show a few light nicks. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Excellent Condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright. The rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 97% of its metal finish. The fire blue accents are very pleasing to the eye. The finish is generally strong throughout, with some scattered spots of faint oxidation. There is thinning on the left side of the slide near the muzzle. The action shows light operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in Excellent Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this handgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with one vintage original Colt fully blued 8-round magazine, which is correctly unmarked with a pinned base, dating manufacture to ca. 1903-1913.
Our Assessment: The Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless semi-automatic pistol was designed by legendary firearms inventor John Moses Browning, and was the first of the Colt concealed hammer models, followed by the M-1908 in .380 ACP. Despite the “hammerless” title, the M-1903 and M-1908 pistols do have a hammer, which is covered and hidden from view under the rear of the slide. This allowed the weapon to be carried in and withdrawn from a pocket quickly and smoothly without snagging. A favorite among detectives, everyday civilians, policemen, and gangsters alike, including such famous outlaws as Bonnie Parker and John Dillinger, a total of 572,215 Colt Model 1903s were produced before manufacture ceased in 1945. It served as the US Army’s General Officer pistol from the 1940s until being replaced by the M15 in the 1970s, and was also issued to US Office of Strategic Services (OSS) operatives for their “cloak and dagger” missions in Occupied Europe during WW2.
This Colt Model 1903 Type III Pocket Hammerless Semi-Auto Pistol was made in 1910 and is in Excellent Condition. It features a 3.75” barrel, 97% of its gorgeous, original commercial “high polish” blued finish with pleasing fire blue accents, crisp two-piece checkered black hard rubber grips with early "COLT" batwing banners across their tops and Rampant Colts in small circles at their bottoms, a beautiful original Colt fully blued 8-round mag, strong mechanics, clear markings, and a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion. This would make an attractive addition to a collection of Colt automatics.
Year of Manufacture: 1912 (https://colt.com/serial-lookup)
Caliber: .32 ACP (7.65mm Browning)
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Auto Pistol with Removable Magazine
Barrel Length: 3 3/4”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a short rounded blade fixed to the front of the slide. The rear sight is a round-top “U”-notch dovetailed into the rear of the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are checkered black hard rubber with “COLT” in a banner near the tops and a Rampant Colt over stylized "C" logo in the bottom half of the grips. The grips have minor handling wear with only a few small marks. The checkering, lettering, and Colts are still well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Fine Plus Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with sharp rifling. There is some stubborn fouling in the bore, and there is minor erosion in the chamber. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 8 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 90% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. There are some scattered spots of minor erosion on the slide, mostly on the right toward the front. There is a patch of wear at the left-front of the slide. There are scattered minor nicks, scuffs, and scratches. The action shows light operational wear. The screw head is tool marked with a strong slot. The markings are clear. Overall, the pistol is in Very Good Plus Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this handgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with one vintage original Colt fully blued 8-round magazine, which is correctly unmarked with a pinned base, dating manufacture to ca. 1903-1913. The magazine floorplate's toe is bent down slightly.
Our Assessment: The Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless semi-automatic pistol was designed by legendary firearms inventor John Moses Browning, and was the first of the Colt concealed hammer models, followed by the M-1908 in .380 ACP. Despite the “hammerless” title, the M-1903 and M-1908 pistols do have a hammer, which is covered and hidden from view under the rear of the slide. This allowed the weapon to be carried in and withdrawn from a pocket quickly and smoothly without snagging. A favorite among detectives, everyday civilians, policemen, and gangsters alike, including such famous outlaws as Bonnie Parker and John Dillinger, a total of 572,215 Colt Model 1903s were produced before manufacture ceased in 1945. It served as the US Army’s General Officer pistol from the 1940s until being replaced by the M15 in the 1970s, and was also issued to US Office of Strategic Services (OSS) operatives for their “cloak and dagger” missions in occupied Europe during WW2.
This Colt Model 1903 Type III Pocket Hammerless Semi-Auto Pistol was made in 1912 and is in Very Good Plus Condition. It features a 3.75” barrel, 90% of its lustrous, original blued finish with some vibrant “fire-blue” on the slide lock safety and trigger, classic “COLT” banner and Rampant Colt checkered black hard rubber grips, strong mechanics, and a mostly bright bore with sharp rifling (there’s some stubborn fouling in the bore, and there’s minor erosion in the chamber). This would make an attractive addition to a collection of Colt automatics.
Year of Manufacture: 1931 (https://colt.com/serial-lookup)
Caliber: .32 ACP (7.65mm Browning)
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Auto Pistol with Removable Magazine
Barrel Length: 3 3/4”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a short rounded blade fixed to the front of the slide. The rear sight is a “U” notch dovetailed into the rear of the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are checkered genuine bone panels with silver-colored Colt medallions. There’s some minor discoloration, and there’s verdigris around the medallions. Otherwise, the grips show only light handling marks. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Fine Condition as not original to the gun.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Refinished at time of engraving. The slide is serial-matching.
Bore Condition: The bore is semi-bright with sharp rifling. There is some scattered light erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 7 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 96% of its current metal finish. The finish is generally strong throughout. There are a couple spots of finish wear on the right slide flat under the ejection port. The action shows light operational wear. The screw head is tool marked with a strong slot. The markings are generally clear, the Rampant Colt on the slide is shallow and incomplete. Overall, this pistol is in Fine Condition as refinished.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this handgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with one vintage original Colt fully blued 8-round magazine stamped “CAL. 32 / COLT” on the bottom floorplate.
Our Assessment: The Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless semi-automatic pistol was designed by legendary firearms inventor John Moses Browning, and was the first of the Colt concealed hammer models, followed by the M-1908 in .380 ACP. Despite the “hammerless” title, the M-1903 and M-1908 pistols do have a hammer, which is covered and hidden from view under the rear of the slide. This allowed the weapon to be carried in and withdrawn from a pocket quickly and smoothly without snagging. A favorite among detectives, everyday civilians, policemen, and gangsters alike, including such famous outlaws as Bonnie Parker and John Dillinger, a total of 572,215 Colt Model 1903s were produced before manufacture ceased in 1945. It served as the US Army’s General Officer pistol from the 1940s until being replaced by the M15 in the 1970s, and was also issued to US Office of Strategic Services (OSS) operatives for their “cloak and dagger” missions in occupied Europe during WW2.
This Colt M-1903 Type IV Pocket Hammerless Semi-Auto Pistol was made in 1931 and is in Fine Condition as refinished. The pistol has been beautifully custom engraved with full coverage in a foliate scroll pattern, and equipped with a handsome set of checkered genuine bone grips with silver-colored Colt medallions (the grips were almost certainly installed at the time of refinishing and engraving). It features a 3.75” barrel, 96% of its crisp new blued finish, strong mechanics, and a semi-bright bore with sharp rifling (there’s some scattered light erosion). Lastly, this pistol comes from the personal collection of inventor, founder, and President of Universal Firearms, Abe Seiderman, and should be of additional interest to collectors for that ownership lineage.
Year of Manufacture: 1919 (https://colt.com/serial-lookup)
Caliber: .32 ACP (7.65mm Browning)
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Auto Pistol with Removable Magazine
Barrel Length: 3 3/4”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a short rounded blade fixed to the front of the slide. The rear sight is a “U” notch dovetailed into the rear of the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are checkered black hard rubber with “COLT” in a banner near the tops and a Rampant Colt logo in the bottom half of the grips. The right panel has a loss at the top-front corner, continuing down most of the front edge. The grips otherwise have only a few minor marks. The remaining checkering is well defined. Overall, the grips are in about Good Condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original, matching slide.
Bore Condition: The bore is semi-bright with sharp rifling. There are scattered patches of light erosion and some pitting in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 6 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 92% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at some edges. The majority of the balance is in scattered spots of light surface oxidation, mostly on the slide and grip safety. There are a few light nicks, scuffs, and scratches. The action shows minor operational wear. The screw head is tool marked with a strong slot. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in about Very Good Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this handgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with one vintage original Colt fully blued 8-round magazine stamped “CAL. 32 / COLT” on the bottom floorplate, an original manual, and its original black cardboard Colt box in pieces with the matching serial number hand-written on the bottom of the tray portion.
Our Assessment: The Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless semi-automatic pistol was designed by legendary firearms inventor John Moses Browning, and was the first of the Colt concealed hammer models, followed by the M-1908 in .380 ACP. Despite the “hammerless” title, the M-1903 and M-1908 pistols do have a hammer, which is covered and hidden from view under the rear of the slide. This allowed the weapon to be carried in and withdrawn from a pocket quickly and smoothly without snagging. A favorite among detectives, everyday civilians, policemen, and gangsters alike, including such famous outlaws as Bonnie Parker and John Dillinger, a total of 572,215 Colt Model 1903s were produced before manufacture ceased in 1945. It served as the US Army’s General Officer pistol from the 1940s until being replaced by the M15 in the 1970s, and was also issued to US Office of Strategic Services (OSS) operatives for their “cloak and dagger” missions in occupied Europe during WW2.
This Colt M-1903 Type III Pocket Hammerless Semi-Auto Pistol was made in 1919 and is in Very Good Condition. It features a 3.75” barrel, 92% of its crisp, original blued finish, the classic checkered black hard rubber grips with “COLT” in a banner near the tops and a Rampant Colt logo in the bottom half (the right panel has a loss at the top-front corner, continuing down most of the front edge), a semi-bright bore with sharp rifling (there are scattered patches of light erosion, and there’s some pitting), an original vintage Colt blued magazine, an original manual, and its original black cardboard Colt box in pieces with the matching serial number hand-written on the bottom of the tray portion. Lastly, this pistol comes from the personal collection of inventor, founder, and President of Universal Firearms, Abe Seiderman, and should be of additional interest to collectors for that ownership lineage.
Year of Manufacture: 1925 (https://colt.com/serial-lookup)
Caliber: .32 ACP (7.65mm Browning)
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Auto Pistol with Removable Magazine
Barrel Length: 3 3/4”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a short rounded blade fixed to the front of the slide. The rear sight is a “U” notch dovetailed into the rear of the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are checkered hard rubber with “COLT” in a banner near the tops and a Rampant Colt logo in the bottom half of the grips. Originally black, the grips are going to a brown color, more notable on the right panel. The grips otherwise have only a few minor marks. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Very Good Plus condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original, matching slide.
Bore Condition: The bore is gray with sharp rifling. There is light erosion scattered through the bore with infrequent minor pitting. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 6+ out of 10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 87% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. There is some light wear on the left slide and frame flats. There are scattered spots of minor surface oxidation. There are some light nicks, scuffs, and scratches. The action shows light operational wear. The screw head is lightly tool marked with a strong slot. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in Very Good Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this handgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with two vintage original Colt 8-round magazines, one being an early “two tone” partially blued version, and the other being a slightly later fully blued version. Both are stamped “CAL. 32 / COLT” on the bottom floorplates.
Our Assessment: The Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless semi-automatic pistol was designed by legendary firearms inventor John Moses Browning, and was the first of the Colt concealed hammer models, followed by the M-1908 in .380 ACP. Despite the “hammerless” title, the M-1903 and M-1908 pistols do have a hammer, which is covered and hidden from view under the rear of the slide. This allowed the weapon to be carried in and withdrawn from a pocket quickly and smoothly without snagging. A favorite among detectives, everyday civilians, policemen, and gangsters alike, including such famous outlaws as Bonnie Parker and John Dillinger, a total of 572,215 Colt Model 1903s were produced before manufacture ceased in 1945. It served as the US Army’s General Officer pistol from the 1940s until being replaced by the M15 in the 1970s, and was also issued to US Office of Strategic Services (OSS) operatives for their “cloak and dagger” missions in occupied Europe during WW2.
This Colt M-1903 Type III Pocket Hammerless Semi-Auto Pistol was made in 1925 and is in Very Good Condition. It features a 3.75” barrel, 87% of its original, elegant blued finish, classic “COLT” banner and Rampant Colt checkered hard rubber grips that have started to brown, strong mechanics, a gray bore with sharp rifling (there’s light erosion scattered and infrequent minor pitting), and two vintage original Colt 8-round magazines, one being an early “two tone” partially blued version, and the other being a slightly later fully blued version. Lastly, this pistol comes from the personal collection of inventor, founder, and President of Universal Firearms, Abe Seiderman, and should be of additional interest to collectors for that ownership lineage.
Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless .32 ACP 3.75" Semi-Auto Pistol W/ Box & Two Tone Mag 1923 C&R
Lot #495 (Sale Order 495 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: 1903, Type III Pocket Hammerless
Serial Number: 434492
Year of Manufacture: 1923 (https://colt.com/serial-lookup)
Caliber: .32 ACP
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Auto Pistol with Removable Magazine
Barrel Length: 3 3/4”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a short rounded blade fixed to the front of the slide. The rear sight is a “U” notch dovetailed into the rear of the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are checkered hard rubber with “COLT” in a banner near the tops and a Rampant Colt logo in the bottom half of the grips. The grips have minor handling wear with only a few small marks. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Fine Plus Condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original, matching slide.
Bore Condition: The bore is gray. The rifling is well defined where not interrupted by erosion. There is scattered erosion and pitting in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 5 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 90% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at most edges. There is light handling wear, most notable in the grip safety. There are some scattered freckles with a couple spots of light surface oxidation. There are a few minor nicks and scratches. The action shows light operational wear. The screw head is lightly tool marked with a strong slot. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in Very Good Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this handgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with one vintage original Colt “two tone” partially blued 8-round magazine stamped “CAL. 32 / COLT” on the bottom floorplate, an original manual, and an original hinge-lid maroon cardboard Colt box with model matching label. The serial number on the bottom of the box has mostly worn away, but does not appear to match the pistol. The box shows moderate scattered wrinkling, bending, and scuffing throughout, though remains in fair shape.
Our Assessment: The Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless semi-automatic pistol was designed by legendary firearms inventor John Moses Browning, and was the first of the Colt concealed hammer models, followed by the M-1908 in .380 ACP. Despite the “hammerless” title, the M-1903 and M-1908 pistols do have a hammer, which is covered and hidden from view under the rear of the slide. This allowed the weapon to be carried in and withdrawn from a pocket quickly and smoothly without snagging. A favorite among detectives, everyday civilians, policemen, and gangsters alike, including such famous outlaws as Bonnie Parker and John Dillinger, a total of 572,215 Colt Model 1903s were produced before manufacture ceased in 1945. It served as the US Army’s General Officer pistol from the 1940s until being replaced by the M15 in the 1970s, and was also issued to US Office of Strategic Services (OSS) operatives for their “cloak and dagger” missions in occupied Europe during WW2.
This Colt M-1903 Type III Pocket Hammerless Semi-Auto Pistol was made in 1923 and is in Very Good Condition. It features a 3.75” barrel, 90% of its original, elegant blued finish, strong mechanics, a gray bore with some erosion and pitting, an original vintage Colt “two tone” magazine, an original manual, and an original maroon cardboard Colt box, all of which should make for a nice display. This is a neat example of the Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless, perfect for any collection.
Documented US WW2 OSS Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless .32 ACP 3.75" Semi-Auto Pistol 1942 C&R
Lot #496 (Sale Order 496 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: Type IV 1903 Pocket Hammerless
Serial Number: 559870
Year of Manufacture: 1942 (https://www.colt.com/serial-lookup), according to the included Colt letter the pistol shipped September 8, 1944.
Caliber: .32 ACP (7.65mm)
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Auto Pistol with Removable Magazine
Barrel Length: 3 3/4”
Sights/Optics: The front sight is a short rounded blade fixed to the top of the slide. The rear sight is a rounded-top square notch dovetailed into the rear of the slide.
Stock Configuration and Condition: The grips are checkered walnut with silver-colored rampant colt medallions. The grips have light handling wear with some light nicks, scuffs and scratches. The checkering is generally well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall the grips are in Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with sharp rifling. There is infrequent minor erosion and some stubborn fouling in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 8 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 75% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. There is handling wear in the grip areas with some minor surface erosion in the frontstrap. There is some other scattered more minor wear. There are scattered light nicks, scuffs and scratches. There is infrequent minor oxidation and a patch of minor erosion on the bottom-right of the slide in front of the dust cover. The action shows operational wear. The screw head is sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in Good-plus condition (see Mechanics).
Mechanics: The safety does not have a strong detent in either position. It slides out of "fire" quite easily. When used to lock the slide open, positive pressure must be maintained on the lever or the slide will fall. Otherwise, the action functions correctly. This pistol has a grip safety, a manual safety and a magazine disconnect. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork, and Accessories: This pistol comes with a single 8-round magazine marked "CAL.32 / COLT" on the floorplate and a photocopy of a Colt Archives letter. The letter copy confirms that this pistol shipped September 8, 1944 to the Office of Strategic Services in the Fowler Building in Rosslyn, Virginia as one of 320 pistols of the same type in the shipment.
Our Assessment: The Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless is a semi-automatic pistol designed by John Browning, and was the 1st of the Colt concealed hammer models, followed by the M1908 in .380 ACP. Despite the title ‘Hammerless’, the M1903 and M1908 pistols do have a hammer, which is covered and hidden from view under the rear of the slide. This allowed the weapon to be carried in and withdrawn from a pocket quickly and smoothly without snagging. These pistols were popular civilian firearms for much of their life, used by both sides of the law as well as for lawful recreation.
This example is a little more interesting, having been shipped to the Office of Strategic Services in September of 1944. Building on previous organizations and efforts, the OSS was officially established in June, 1942 to collect and analyze intelligence and conduct special operations which fell outside the roles of existing agencies. Headed by "Wild Bill" Donovan, the OSS conducted operations from China and Burma in the Far East to the Balkans in the West. Intelligence was collected in neutral nations such as Spain, Switzerland and Sweden. Their agents conducted sabotage missions and organized anti-Axis resistance groups behind enemy lines. They contributed to preparations for the Operation Torch landings in North Africa as well as Italian landings at Salerno and Anzio. After the war ended, the OSS would be dissolved, its successors being the Bureau of Intelligence and Research and the Central Intelligence Agency. This OSS-purchased Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless will make a great addition to even advanced collections. Please see our photos and good luck!
Late Colt Model 1905 The First .45 ACP 5" Semi-Auto Pistol 1910 C&R
Lot #497 (Sale Order 497 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: 1905
Serial Number: 4932
Year of Manufacture: 1910
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Auto Pistol fed by Removable Magazine
Barrel Length: 5”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade fixed to the front of the slide. The rear sight is a rounded-top “U” notch dovetailed into the rear of the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered walnut with smooth diamonds around the grip screw escutcheons. The grips have even, light handling wear. There are some scattered light nicks, scuffs and scratches. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is gray. The rifling is well defined. There is light erosion and some minor pitting scattered through the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 6 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 87% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. There are evenly scattered spots of minor oxidation. The grip areas show light handling wear and have some patches of light erosion. There are a few light nicks and small scratches. The action shows light operational wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with a single 7-round magazine.
Our Assessment: The Ordnance Department of the U.S. Army convened a board of two men, Capt. John t. Thompson and Maj. Louis A. La Garde to determine a minimum handgun caliber for use by the U.S. Military in 1903. In 1904, a month before the report was released, Union Metallic Cartridge Company (U.M.C.) received “figures for the proposed ctgs.”. UMC began work on cartridges, and shortly thereafter Colt set to work experimenting on a .45 caliber pistol based on their 1902 Military model. U.M.C. came up with a rimless .45 cartridge that they were producing by April 1905. Meanwhile, Colt had John M. Browning try to figure out how to handle the stresses caused by higher powered cartridges using the M1902 pistol as a baseline.
By May 1905, Browning had applied for a patent covering a new barrel design with locking lugs on the bottom to lock it to the frame. In 1907, Army tests began on guns from 8 different manufacturers, which was narrowed down to Colt’s Model 1905 and pistols from Savage and Luger. Changes were requested, and Colt came up with a prototype of the new Model 1907 by Sept.1907. Only about 207 of this new model were made, making them some of the most desired collector guns in the world. Further modifications resulted in the Model 1911, which was adopted by the Army and is still in use until this day as the M1911-A1. Although the M1905 wasn’t adopted by the Army, they were made and sold commercially except for those used in government testing. The oil polished mirror finish Colt put on the pistols, with a fire blue or case-colored finish on the smaller parts, made them very desirable.
This M1905 pistol was made in 1910, toward the end of production. The pistol is in Very Good condition, retaining much of its original finish, a bore showing signs of use with corrosive ammo, and strong mechanics. The grips have fairly light wear for their age. This model, along with its M1900 and M1902 predecessors, is a must-have amongst Colt collectors as being the first of the large framed Colt semi-automatics. As only 6,210 of the M1905 pistols were made, they become even more desirable with every passing year. We expect the collectors of Colt autos are going to be interested in this very late production pistol. This example also comes from the personal collection of inventor, founder and President of Universal Firearms, Abe Seiderman, and may be of interest to collectors for this history. Please see our photos and good luck!
Rare Combination Stock-Holster & Colt Model 1905 The First .45 ACP 5" Semi-Auto Pistol 1908 C&R
Lot #498 (Sale Order 498 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: 1905
Serial Number: 3425
Year of Manufacture: 1908 (https://www.colt.com/serial-lookup/), NFA Exempt With Stock
"Firearms removed from the provisions of the National Firearms Act and classified as curios or relics, still subject to the provisions of 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44, the Gun Control Act of 1968...Colt, Model 1905, pistol, cal. .45 rimless, with leather holster/shoulder stock and 5" barrel".
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Auto Pistol fed by Removable Magazine
Barrel Length: 5”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade fixed to the front of the slide. The rear sight is a rounded-top “U” notch dovetailed into the rear of the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered walnut with smooth diamonds around the grip screw escutcheons. The grips have minor handling wear. There are a few light marks, mostly around the edges of the checkering. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Fine condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Professionally Restored
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion in the bore, but there is a little stubborn fouling near the muzzle. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 9 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 97% of its current metal finish. The finish is generally strong throughout. There are some spots of minor erosion on the left of the slide behind the slide wedge with touched-up finish around the spots. The action shows minor operational wear. Otherwise, there are only light handling marks. The screw heads range from sharp to lightly tool marked with strong slots. The markings range from clear to shallow, but legible. Overall, this pistol is in fine condition as restored.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with a single 7-round magazine and a leather stock/holster with brass mounting bracket. The flap of the holster has nearly torn free from the body. One of the "ears" on the flap has torn free but is included. The flap's strap shows fraying. The holster shows scattered general wear.
Our Assessment: The Ordnance Department of the U.S. Army convened a board of two men, Capt. John t. Thompson and Maj. Louis A. La Garde to determine a minimum handgun caliber for use by the U.S. Military in 1903. In 1904, a month before the report was released, Union Metallic Cartridge Company (U.M.C.) received “figures for the proposed ctgs.”. UMC began work on cartridges, and shortly thereafter Colt set to work experimenting on a .45 caliber pistol based on their 1902 Military model. UMC came up with a rimless .45 cartridge that they were producing by April 1905. Meanwhile, Colt had John Browning figure out how to handle the stresses caused by higher powered cartridges using the M1902 pistol as a baseline.
By May 1905, Browning had applied for a patent for a new barrel design with locking lugs on the bottom to lock it to the frame. In 1907, Army tests began on guns from 8 different manufacturers, which was narrowed down to Colt’s Model 1905 and pistols from Savage and Luger. Changes were requested, and Colt came up with a prototype of the new Model 1907 by Sept.1907. Further modifications resulted in the Model 1911, which was adopted by the Army and is still in use until this day as the M1911-A1. Although the M1905 wasn’t adopted by the Army, they were made and sold commercially except for those used in government testing. The oil polished mirror finish Colt put on the pistols, with a fire blue or case-colored finish on the smaller parts, made them very desirable.
This M1905 pistol was made in 1908 and is a particularly scarce gun. Of the 6,210 pistols made, only 440 were cut for a stock/holster. The pistol/carbine version didn't sell very well, likely having something to do with being priced at $40 while plain pistols sold for $22. This model, along with its M1900 and M1902 predecessors, is a must-have amongst Colt collectors as being the first of the large framed Colt semi-automatics. A pistol-carbine version will only become even more desirable with every passing year. We expect the collectors of Colt autos are going to be interested in this pistol, and ATF has helpfully exempted these pistols from the NFA, so you can actually install and use the stock if you'd like! This example also comes from the personal collection of inventor, founder and President of Universal Firearms, Abe Seiderman, and may be of interest to collectors for this history. Please see our photos and good luck!
Rare Box & Combination Stock-Holster For Colt Model 1905 Pistol
Lot #499 (Sale Order 499 of 674)
From the Mauser C96 to the Luger and Browning Hi-Power, the early 20th century saw a number of pistol-carbine designs. Colt only produced one cartridge-firing pistol-carbine, their Model 1905. Even among the 1905, the pistol-carbine variation was rare, with only 440 of the 6,210 pistols cut for the stocks and only 408 actually shipped with stocks. This likely had to do with price as Colt charged $40 for the pistol with combination stock-holster and only $22 for a standard pistol. Even after dropping the price to $30, sales were slow. With "6190" hand-written on the bottom of the box, this would have been for a very late production Model 1905. The holster is intact but does show scattered wear and fraying. The box has scattered wear and tears, mostly at edges and corners. For anyone who has a 1905 that is cut for the stock, this is a rare and desirable find. It will not only make a wonderful addition to a display in your collection, but the pistols with original stocks are exempted from the NFA and can be legally assembled without paying for a tax stamp. These items also come from the personal collection of inventor, founder and President of Universal Firearms, Abe Seiderman, and may be of interest to collectors for this history.
Year of Manufacture: 1912 (https://colt.com/serial-lookup)
Caliber: .380 ACP
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Auto Pistol with Removable Magazine
Barrel Length: 3 3/4”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a short rounded blade fixed to the front of the slide. The rear sight is a “U” notch dovetailed into the rear of the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are checkered black hard rubber with early style "COLT" batwing banners across their tops and Rampant Colts in small circles at their bottoms. The grips have only a few scattered minor marks. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in about Excellent Condition.
Type of Finish: Blued, small parts Fire-Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is semi-bright with sharp rifling. There are some scattered spots of light erosion and stubborn fouling in the bore, and there’s more notable erosion in the chamber. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates about 6 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 60% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. Most of the balance is in scattered patches of surface erosion. There are some nicks, scuffs, and scratches, some appearing to be from attempts to clean the erosion. The action shows operational wear. The screw head is tool marked with a strong slot. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in Good Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this handgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with one vintage original Colt fully blued 7-round magazine stamped “CALIBRE 380” on the bottom floorplate.
Our Assessment: The Colt Model 1908 Pocket Hammerless semi-automatic pistol was designed by legendary firearms inventor John Moses Browning, and was the second of the Colt concealed hammer models, following the M-1903. Despite the “hammerless” title, the M-1903 and M-1908 pistols do have a hammer, which is covered and hidden from view under the rear of the slide. This allowed the weapon to be carried in and withdrawn from a pocket quickly and smoothly without snagging. A favorite among detectives, everyday civilians, policemen, and gangsters alike, including the infamous Al Capone, a total of 138,010 Colt Model 1908s were produced before manufacture ceased in 1945. The M-1908 most notably served as the US Army’s General Officer pistol from the 1940s until being replaced by the M15 in the 1970s.
This Colt M-1908 Type III Pocket Hammerless Semi-Auto Pistol was made in 1912 and is in Good Condition. It features a 3.75” barrel, 60% of its original blued finish (there’s scattered erosion), strong fire-blue on the controls, the classic checkered black hard rubber grips with early style "COLT" batwing banners across their tops and Rampant Colts in small circles at their bottoms, and a semi-bright bore with sharp rifling (there are some scattered spots of light erosion and stubborn fouling, and there’s more notable erosion in the chamber). Lastly, this pistol comes from the personal collection of inventor, founder, and President of Universal Firearms, Abe Seiderman, and should be of additional interest to collectors for that ownership lineage.
Colt Model 1908 Pocket Hammerless .380 ACP 3.75" Semi-Auto Pistol W/ Two Tone Mag 1935 C&R
Lot #501 (Sale Order 501 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: 1908, Type IV Pocket Hammerless
Serial Number: 117703
Year of Manufacture: 1935 (https://colt.com/serial-lookup)
Caliber: .380 ACP
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Auto Pistol with Removable Magazine
Barrel Length: 3 3/4”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a short rounded blade fixed to the front of the slide. The rear sight is a “U” notch dovetailed into the rear of the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are checkered walnut with silver-colored Colt medallions. The grips have no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in about Excellent Condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original, the slide is serial-matching.
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with sharp rifling. There is infrequent minor erosion, mostly along the edges of the lands. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 8+ out of 10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 97% of its metal finish. The finish is lightly thinning at some edges. There are a few scattered tiny marks. The action shows minor operational wear. There is some stubborn, dried grease. The screw head is sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in Fine Plus Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this handgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with one vintage original Colt “two tone” partially blued 7-round magazine stamped “CAL. 380 / COLT” on the bottom floorplate.
Our Assessment: The Colt Model 1908 Pocket Hammerless semi-automatic pistol was designed by legendary firearms inventor John Moses Browning, and was the second of the Colt concealed hammer models, following the M-1903. Despite the “hammerless” title, the M-1903 and M-1908 pistols do have a hammer, which is covered and hidden from view under the rear of the slide. This allowed the weapon to be carried in and withdrawn from a pocket quickly and smoothly without snagging. A favorite among detectives, everyday civilians, policemen, and gangsters alike, including the infamous Al Capone, a total of 138,010 Colt Model 1908s were produced before manufacture ceased in 1945. The M-1908 most notably served as the US Army’s General Officer pistol from the 1940s until being replaced by the M15 in the 1970s.
This Colt M-1908 Type IV Pocket Hammerless Semi-Auto Pistol was made in 1935 and is in Fine Plus Condition. It features a 3.75” barrel, about 97% of its crisp, original blued finish, gorgeous checkered walnut grips with silver-colored Colt medallions, an elegant original Colt “two tone” partially blued 7-round magazine, strong mechanics, and a mostly bright bore with sharp rifling (there’s infrequent minor erosion, mostly along the edges of the lands). Lastly, this pistol comes from the personal collection of inventor, founder, and President of Universal Firearms, Abe Seiderman, and should be of additional interest to collectors for that ownership lineage.
Year of Manufacture: 1925 (https://colt.com/serial-lookup)
Caliber: .380 ACP
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Auto Pistol with Removable Magazine
Barrel Length: 3 3/4”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a short rounded blade fixed to the top of the slide. The rear sight is a round-top “U” notch dovetailed into the rear of the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered walnut panels with silver-colored Colt medallions. The grips have minor handling wear with a few scattered small marks and a small patch of compressed checkers at the top-front edge of the medallion on the right panel. The checkering is otherwise well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in about Fine Condition.
Type of Finish: Nickel
Finish Originality: Original. The slide is serial-matched to the frame.
Bore Condition: The bore is semi-bright and the rifling is sharp. There is infrequent minor erosion and some stubborn fouling in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 7 or 8 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 98% of its metal finish. There are some scattered tiny nicks, scratches, and minor scuffs, most not through the finish. There is a cluster of small marks on the right slide flat at the rear. The action shows minor operational wear. The screw head is sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in Fine Plus condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this handgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with one vintage original Colt matching factory nickel 7-round magazine stamped “CAL. 380 / COLT” on the bottom floorplate.
Our Assessment: The Colt Model 1908 Pocket Hammerless semi-automatic pistol was designed by legendary firearms inventor John Moses Browning, and was the second of the Colt concealed hammer models, following the M-1903. Despite the “hammerless” title, the M-1903 and M-1908 pistols do have a hammer, which is covered and hidden from view under the rear of the slide. This allowed the weapon to be carried in and withdrawn from a pocket quickly and smoothly without snagging. A favorite among detectives, everyday civilians, policemen, and gangsters alike, including the infamous Al Capone, a total of 138,010 Colt Model 1908s were produced before manufacture ceased in 1945. The M-1908 most notably served as the US Army’s General Officer pistol from the 1940s until being replaced by the M15 in the 1970s.
This Colt M-1908 Type III Pocket Hammerless Semi-Auto Pistol was made in 1925 and is in Fine Plus Condition. It features a 3.75” barrel, 98% of its original, gleaming factory nickel finish, gorgeous two-piece checkered walnut grips with silver-colored Colt medallions, an original Colt matching factory nickel 7-round mag, strong mechanics, and a semi-bright bore with sharp rifling (there’s infrequent minor erosion and some stubborn fouling). This is a stunning Colt Model 1908 Pocket Hammerless in Factory Nickel.
Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket .25 ACP 2 1/8" Semi-Auto Pistol 1919 C&R
Lot #503 (Sale Order 503 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: 1908 Vest Pocket
Serial Number: 198195
Year of Manufacture: 1919 (https://www.colt.com/serial-lookup/)
Caliber: .25 ACP
Action Type: Striker-Fired Semi-Automatic Pistol
Markings: The left side of the slide is marked “COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A. / PAT’D AUG. 25, 1896. APR. 20, 1897. DEC. 22, 1903. JAN. 25, 1910.”, and with the Rampant Colt behind the serrations. The right side of the slide is marked “COLT AUTOMATIC / CALIBRE 25”. The left side of the frame is marked with the serial number “198195”. The underside slide flat is also marked with the serial number “198195”. The left side of the trigger guard bow is marked with a “VP" within a triangle and “1”.
Barrel Length: 2 1/8”
Sights/Optics: The front sight is a small short blade. The rear sight is a small square notch milled into the slide.
Stock Configuration and Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered black hard rubber with “COLT” in a banner at their tops and Rampant Colts at their bottoms. There is a sizable chip missing from the bottom rear corner of the left grip. The grips have some scattered minor scuffs. There are no cracks. Overall, the grips are in about Good Condition.
Type of Finish: Blued, with Case-hardened trigger, slide lock safety, and grip safety.
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is gray. The rifling is dulled but still viable. There is erosion scattered through the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates at 5.5/10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 80% of its metal finish. The slide has lost most of its finish, especially along the top. There is some thinning on the leading edges. There are some scattered minor scuffs. The case coloring on the trigger, slide lock safety, and grip safety remains strong, vibrant, and iridescent. The markings are crisp and clear. The grip screw head is tool-marked with a strong serviceable slot. Overall, this pistol is in about Very Good Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions properly. This example features all three safety features—the slide lock safety, the grip safety, and the magazine disconnect safety. We did not fire this pistol. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork, and Accessories: This pistol includes one vintage original Colt “two tone” partially blued 6-round magazine stamped “CAL. 25 / COLT” on the bottom floorplate. There is light patina at each side, but otherwise the mag remains crisp. Also included is a small brown carry pouch.
Our Assessment: The Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket was another of the “hammerless” pocket pistols designed by legendary firearms inventor John Moses Browning around the turn of the century. The Model 1908 Vest Pocket was about as compact a pistol as could be, and was intended as a short range “belly gun” that could easily be deployed from a gentleman’s vest pocket as a last line of personal defense. Made from 1908-1945 with about 420,705 produced, the Model 1908 Vest Pocket, like many other Browning designs, remains as pleasing to the eye today as it did when introduced. In around 1916, the magazine disconnect safety was invented by Colt engineer George Tansley, and added to the design for the rest of its manufacturing run.
This Colt 1908 Vest Pocket Pistol was made in 1919 and is in Very Good Condition. It features a 2 1/8” barrel, 80% of its original blued and case-hardened finish, with strong, vibrant, and iridescent case coloring on the trigger, slide lock safety, and grip safety, classic two-piece checkered black hard rubber grips (there’s a sizable chip missing from the bottom rear corner of the left grip), a correct original Colt “two tone” partially blued 6-round mag stamped “CAL. 25 / COLT” on the bottom floorplate, and a gray bore with dull but viable rifling and some scattered erosion. A fine example of the elegant Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket.
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle (the checkered backstrap indicates that High Velocity ammunition should NOT be used in this pistol)
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Auto fed by Removable Magazine
Barrel Length: 6 5/8"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade pinned to a slotted base fixed to the front of the barrel, adjustable for elevation. The rear sight is a "U"-notch dovetailed to the rear of the slide, adjustable for windage.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered walnut with smooth diamonds around the grip screw escutcheons. The grips have minor handling wear with a few light marks. There is some verdigris around the screw escutcheons. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Fine Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion in the bore but there is a little stubborn fouling. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 9 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 90% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at most leading edges. There is light wear along the left of the barrel. The barrel has scattered tiny voids which appear to be previous oxidation that was cleaned off. There is infrequent scattered minor surface oxidation. The slide and frame have some scattered minor nicks and scratches. The action shows operational wear. The screw head is sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in Very Good Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this handgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with one original vintage Colt “two tone” partially blued 10-round magazine with a brass follower. It carries “HOF” hand scratched along the left side, the meaning of which is unknown, and is stamped “CAL. 22 / COLT” on the bottom floorplate.
Our Assessment: Another innovative design sprung from the mind of gunmaking genius John Moses Browning was the “Colt’s Automatic Pistol, Caliber .22”, later to become the Woodsman, with the design refined slightly by Colt employees George Tansley and F.C. Chadwick before it was released in 1915. The Woodsman stayed in production until 1977 with 4 distinct models. The Woodsman would be the plinker, pest eliminator, and first pistol of many youngsters for generations, and the model still finds favor with shooters and collectors today. This Colt Pre-Woodsman was made in 1921, before the Woodsman model designation was officially adopted, and before High Velocity .22 LR ammo was as common as it is today. Thus, this pistol is configured for use with Standard Velocity ammo only. It’s in Very Good Condition, chambered in .22 LR, and features 90% of its original blued finish, a 6 5/8” barrel, elegant checkered walnut grips, strong mechanics, and a mostly bright bore with sharp rifling (there’s a little stubborn fouling). It should still be a good shooter, and the Pre-Woodsman Models are also very collectible. We expect this one to be no different, especially as this pistol comes from the personal collection of inventor, founder, and President of Universal Firearms, Abe Seiderman, and should be of additional interest to collectors for that ownership lineage. A signed Certificate Of Authenticity from the Seiderman family will be included with this piece.
Colt Pre-WW2 1st Series Woodsman Match Target "Bullseye" .22 LR 6.5" Semi-Auto Pistol 1939 C&R
Lot #505 (Sale Order 505 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: Woodsman Match Target “Bullseye”, 1st Series
Serial Number: MT5752
Year of Manufacture: 1939
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle (the serrated backstrap indicates that High Velocity ammunition may be used in this pistol)
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Auto fed by Removable Magazine
Barrel Length: 6 1/2" Heavy Barrel, Tapered Slab-Side
Sights / Optics: The rear sight is a flat topped square notch adjustable for windage and elevation, dovetailed into the slide. The front sight is a blade that is pinned into a slotted base fixed to the top of the barrel.
Stock Configuration & Condition: None
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion in the bore but there is some stubborn fouling. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 8 or 9 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 96% of its metal finish. There are some scattered small marks, most are in portions of the frame that will be covered with grips installed. The action shows minor operational wear. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in Fine Condition as missing grips.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this handgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with one original vintage Colt “two tone” partially blued 10-round magazine, correctly stamped with the 3 line marking “COLT WOODSMAN / CAL. 22 L.R. / MATCH TARGET MOD” on the bottom floorplate.
Our Assessment:Another innovative design sprung from the mind of gunmaking genius John Moses Browning was the “Colt’s Automatic Pistol, Caliber .22”, later to become the Woodsman, with the design refined slightly by Colt employees George Tansley and F.C. Chadwick before it was released in 1915. The Woodsman stayed in production until 1977. While sportsmen favored the Sport Model and plinkers preferred the Target Model, competitive bullseye target shooters wanted the top of the line Match Target. The Colt Woodsman pistols changed the location of the magazine release from the butt to the left side of the frame and then back to the butt for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Series, respectively.
This 1st Series Match Target “Bullseye” Model Pistol was made in just the second year this model was produced, 1939, and is in Fine Condition as missing its grips. It’s chambered in .22 LR (the serrated backstrap indicates that High Velocity ammunition may be used in this pistol), and features 96% of its lustrous, original blued finish, a 6 1/2” heavy, slab-sided barrel that tapers towards the muzzle, adjustable sights, a heel magazine release characteristic of the 1st Series, and a mostly bright bore with sharp rifling. Lastly, this pistol comes from the personal collection of inventor, founder, and President of Universal Firearms, Abe Seiderman, and should be of additional interest to collectors for that ownership lineage. This 1st Series Match Target “Bullseye” should still prove to be a great shooter, or would be a fine addition to a Colt collection.
US WW2 Colt Woodsman Match Target "Bullseye" .22 LR 6.5" Semi-Auto Pistol 1942 C&R
Lot #506 (Sale Order 506 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: Woodsman Match Target “Bullseye”, 1st Series
Serial Number: MT13998
Year of Manufacture: 1942
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle (the serrated backstrap indicates that High Velocity ammunition may be used in this pistol)
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Auto fed by Removable Magazine
Barrel Length: 6 1/2" Heavy Barrel, Tapered Slab-Side
Sights / Optics: The rear sight is a flat topped square notch adjustable for windage and elevation, dovetailed into the slide. The front sight is a blade that is pinned into a slotted base fixed to the top of the barrel.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered brown plastic with a Rampant Colt logo at the top of each panel. While not a true "elephant ear" profile, the grips are correct for these US WW2 military-ordered Match Targets, as they protrude past the bottom of the backstrap. The grips have no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in about Excellent Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue, the finish is the lower-polish quality used for military purchases.
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with sharp rifling. There is infrequent minor erosion, mostly at the muzzle-end, and a little stubborn fouling in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 8 or 9 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 80% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at most edges. The majority of the balance is in scattered spots of light surface oxidation and erosion. There is light handling wear in the grip areas. There are a few light nicks, scuffs, and scratches. The action shows light operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to lightly tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in about Very Good Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this handgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with one vintage original Colt fully blued 10-round magazine stamped “COLT WOODSMAN / CAL. 22. L.R.” on the bottom floorplate.
Our Assessment: Another innovative design sprung from the mind of gunmaking genius John Moses Browning was the “Colt’s Automatic Pistol, Caliber .22”, later to become the Woodsman, with the design refined slightly by Colt employees George Tansley and F.C. Chadwick before it was released in 1915. The Woodsman stayed in production until 1977. While sportsmen favored the Sport Model and plinkers preferred the Target Model, competitive bullseye target shooters wanted the top of the line Match Target. During WW2, the US military ordered an estimated total of 3,962 Colt Woodsman 1st Series Match Target “Bullseye” model pistols for marksmanship training, and this beauty is one such example. This pistol was made in 1942, remains in Very Good Condition, and carries the inspector initials “G.H.D.” (for Guy H. Drewry) stamped at the right side of the frame, along with a US Ordnance Department “crossed cannons” cartouche stamped at the left side of the frame. Almost all of these pistols acquired by the US military were intended for the Navy for marksmanship training, with most being shipped to the Naval Supply Depot at Norfolk, Virginia in mid to late 1943. This pistol is chambered in .22 LR, and features a 6.5” heavy, slab-sided barrel that tapers toward the muzzle, 80% of its original blued finish (the lower-polish quality used for military purchases), the classic, correct two-piece checkered brown plastic grips that protrude past the bottom of the backstrap, adjustable sights, a heel magazine release characteristic of the 1st Series, and a mostly bright bore with sharp rifling (there’s infrequent minor erosion, mostly at the muzzle-end, and a little stubborn fouling). Lastly, this pistol comes from the personal collection of inventor, founder, and President of Universal Firearms, Abe Seiderman, and should be of additional interest to collectors for that ownership lineage.
USMC PROPERTY Marked Colt 2nd Series Woodsman Sport .22 LR 4.5" Semi-Auto Pistol 1953 C&R
Lot #507 (Sale Order 507 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: Woodsman Sport, 2nd Series
Serial Number: 135653-S
Year of Manufacture: 1953
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Auto fed by Removable Magazine
Barrel Length: 4 1/2"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a serrated blade pinned to a serrated, ramped base fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a square notch adjustable for windage and elevation in a base pinned to the rear of the slide.
Grip Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered "Coltwood" brown plastic. As is common with this material, the grips show extreme shrinkage, warping, cracking, and losses. The grips are in Poor Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is semi-bright with sharp rifling. There is infrequent light erosion and some scattered stubborn fouling in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 7 or 8 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 70% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. There is handling wear in the grip areas. There are scattered light nicks, scuffs, and scratches. There is infrequent minor surface oxidation. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads are tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Not counting the grips, the pistol is in Very Good Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this handgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with one original vintage Colt blued 10-round magazine marked “COLT / CAL. 22 L.R.” on the bottom floorplate. Also included is a Colt Archives letter that confirms this pistol’s original configuration, shipped July 17, 1953 to the Marine Corps Supply Depot at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina as one of 1,250 guns of the same type in the shipment.
Our Assessment: The US Marine Corps has always prided itself on high level marksmanship. It was accurate Marine fire that stopped the Germans cold at Belleau Wood in the Great War, and halted frenzied Japanese banzai attacks in the Pacific during WW2. In 1953, the US Marine Corps ordered 2,500 2nd Series Woodsman Sport pistols from Colt for marksmanship training. Half were shipped to Camp Lejeune in North Carolina (as was this one), and half were shipped to the Marine base in Barstow in Southern California. At some point afterward, many were intentionally destroyed and sold as scrap, making any surviving “USMC PROPERTY” marked pistols such as this very scarce and desirable today.
This Colt 2nd Series Woodsman Sport was made in 1953 and is in Very Good Condition. It’s chambered in .22 LR, features the rare “USMC PROPERTY” marking along the right side of the frame, 70% of its original blued finish, a 4.5” barrel, adjustable sights, the button magazine release characteristic of the 2nd Series, and a semi-bright bore with sharp rifling (there’s infrequent light erosion and some scattered stubborn fouling), and comes complete with the original Colt Archives letter confirming its configuration and its Marine Corps/Camp Lejeune shipping destination. The Coltwood grips have the unfortunate though common shrinkage and warping, but could be easily replaced if the next owner wished to shoot it. Lastly, this pistol comes from the personal collection of inventor, founder, and President of Universal Firearms, Abe Seiderman, and should be of additional interest to collectors for that ownership lineage. A great relic of the Old Corps.
Colt 2nd Series Woodsman Match Target .22 LR 6" Semi-Auto Pistol 1949 C&R
Lot #508 (Sale Order 508 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: Woodsman Match Target, 2nd Series
Serial Number: 62438-S
Year of Manufacture: 1949
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Auto fed by Removable Magazine
Barrel Length: 6" Heavy Barrel, Fluted Slab-Side
Sights / Optics: The rear sight is a flat topped square notch adjustable for windage and elevation, dovetailed into the slide. The front sight is a blade that is pinned into a serrated, ramped base fixed to the top of the barrel.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered plastic with a rampant colt molded into the top of the right panel and a thumb-shelf on the left panel for a right-handed shooter. The grips have minor handling wear with a few small nicks and scuffs. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Fine Plus Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion in the bore but there is a little stubborn fouling. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 9 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 96% of its metal finish. There is some minor oxidation on the breech- and muzzle-face. There is a light scuff on the top of the barrel in front of the frame. There are a few other scattered minor marks. The action shows minor operational wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in Fine Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this handgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with one vintage original Colt blued 10-round magazine stamped “COLT / CAL. 22 L.R.” on the bottom floorplate.
Our Assessment: Another innovative design sprung from the mind of gunmaking genius John Moses Browning was the “Colt’s Automatic Pistol, Caliber .22”, later to become the Woodsman, with the design refined slightly by Colt employees George Tansley and F.C. Chadwick before it was released in 1915. The Woodsman stayed in production until 1977. While sportsmen favored the Sport Model and plinkers preferred the Target Model, competitive bullseye target shooters wanted the top of the line Match Target. The Colt Woodsman pistols changed the location of the magazine release from the butt to the left side of the frame and then back to the butt for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Series, respectively. The 2nd Series Match Target was released in 1948, but the design was changed in 1955, dropping the brown with black swirl plastic grips and the angled and grooved trigger, making any 2nd Series Match Target scarce and desirable today.
This Colt 2nd Series Match Target Pistol was made in 1949 and is in Fine Condition. It’s chambered in .22 LR, and features 96% of its lustrous, original blued finish, a 6” heavy, fluted, slab-side barrel, the original, elegant Colt brown with black swirl plastic grips, and a mostly bright bore with sharp rifling. Lastly, this pistol comes from the personal collection of inventor, founder, and President of Universal Firearms, Abe Seiderman, and should be of additional interest to collectors for that ownership lineage. This 2nd Series Match Target should still prove to be a great shooter, or would be a fine addition to a Colt collection.
Colt 3rd Series Woodsman Sport .22 LR 4.5" Semi-Auto Pistol 1974 C&R
Lot #509 (Sale Order 509 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: Woodsman Sport, 3rd Series
Serial Number: 052824S
Year of Manufacture: 1974
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Auto fed by Removable Magazine
Barrel Length: 4 1/2"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade pinned to a serrated, ramped base fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a square notch adjustable for windage and elevation in a base pinned to the rear of the slide.
Grip Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered walnut with a thumb-shelf on the left panel for a right-handed shooter. The grips have minor handling wear with only a few light marks. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Fine Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with sharp rifling. There is infrequent minor erosion and a little stubborn fouling in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 8 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 97% of its metal finish. There is some minor oxidation on the breech- and bolt-face. The action shows minor operational wear. Otherwise, there are only light handling marks. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in Fine Plus Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this handgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with one original vintage Colt blued 10-round magazine marked “COLT CAL. .22 L.R.” on the bottom floorplate.
Our Assessment: Another innovative design sprung from the mind of gunmaking genius John Moses Browning was the “Colt’s Automatic Pistol, Caliber .22”, later to become the Woodsman, with the design refined slightly by Colt employees George Tansley and F.C. Chadwick before it was released in 1915. The Woodsman stayed in production until 1977. While target shooters preferred the 6” barrel Target Model, sportsmen favored the 4 1/2” barrel Sport Model; the only difference was the barrel length, as both had adjustable sights. The Colt Woodsman pistols changed the location of the magazine release from the butt to the left side of the frame and then back to the butt for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Series, respectively.
This Colt Woodsman 3rd Series Sport Pistol was made in 1974 and is in Fine Plus Condition. It’s chambered in .22 LR, and features 97% of its lustrous, original blued finish, a 4 1/2” barrel, elegant checkered walnut grips, adjustable sights, a claw magazine release characteristic of the 3rd Series, and a mostly bright bore with sharp rifling (there’s infrequent minor erosion and a little stubborn fouling). Lastly, this pistol comes from the personal collection of inventor, founder, and President of Universal Firearms, Abe Seiderman, and should be of additional interest to collectors for that ownership lineage. Whether you're looking for a shooter or an addition to a Colt collection, this is a beautiful old pony to bring home to any stable.
Colt 3rd Series Woodsman Target .22 LR 6" Semi-Auto Pistol 1964 C&R
Lot #510 (Sale Order 510 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: Woodsman Target, 3rd Series
Serial Number: 207359-S
Year of Manufacture: 1964
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Auto fed by Removable Magazine
Barrel Length: 6"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade pinned to a serrated, ramped base fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a square notch adjustable for windage and elevation in a base pinned to the rear of the slide.
Grip Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered walnut with a thumb-shelf on the left panel for a right-handed shooter. The grips have minor handling wear with only a few light marks. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Fine Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 10 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 95% of its metal finish. There are some scattered spots of light surface oxidation, mostly on the right of the frame. There is a sizable spot of pitting on the front of the trigger guard. There is some minor oxidation on the breech- and bolt-face. The action shows minor operational wear. Otherwise, there are only light handling marks. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in Very Good Plus Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this handgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with one original vintage Colt blued 10-round magazine marked “COLT CAL. .22 L.R.” on the bottom floorplate.
Our Assessment: Another innovative design sprung from the mind of gunmaking genius John Moses Browning was the “Colt’s Automatic Pistol, Caliber .22”, later to become the Woodsman, with the design refined slightly by Colt employees George Tansley and F.C. Chadwick before it was released in 1915. The Woodsman stayed in production until 1977. While sportsmen favored the 4 1/2” barrel Sport Model, target shooters preferred the 6” barrel Target Model; the only difference was the barrel length, as both had adjustable sights. The Colt Woodsman pistols changed the location of the magazine release from the butt to the left side of the frame and then back to the butt for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Series, respectively.
This Colt Woodsman 3rd Series Target Pistol was made in 1964 and is in Very Good Plus Condition. It’s chambered in .22 LR, and features 95% of its lustrous, original blued finish, a 6” barrel, elegant checkered walnut grips, adjustable sights, a claw magazine release characteristic of the 3rd Series, and a bright bore with sharp rifling. Lastly, this pistol comes from the personal collection of inventor, founder, and President of Universal Firearms, Abe Seiderman, and should be of additional interest to collectors for that ownership lineage. Whether you're looking for a shooter or an addition to a Colt collection, this is a beautiful old pony to bring home to any stable.
Colt 3rd Series Huntsman .22 LR 4.5" Semi-Auto Pistol 1972 C&R
Lot #511 (Sale Order 511 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: Huntsman Model, 3rd Series
Serial Number: 033667S
Year of Manufacture: 1972
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Auto fed by Removable Magazine
Barrel Length: 4 1/2"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a serrated blade fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a square notch dovetailed to the rear of the slide.
Grip Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered walnut without a thumb rest. The grips have minor handling wear with only a few light marks, mostly on the left panel toward the top. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Fine Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with sharp rifling. There is infrequent faint erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates about 9 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 95% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at some edges. There is infrequent faint surface oxidation, mostly on the right slide and frame flats. There are a few scattered minor marks. The action shows operational wear. The grip screw is lightly tool marked with a strong slot. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in Very Good Plus Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this handgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with one vintage original Colt blued 10-round magazine marked “COLT CAL. 22 L.R.” on the bottom floorplate.
Our Assessment: Another innovative design sprung from the mind of gunmaking genius John Moses Browning was the “Colt’s Automatic Pistol, Caliber .22”, later to become the Woodsman, with the design refined slightly by Colt employees George Tansley and F.C. Chadwick before it was released in 1915. The Woodsman stayed in production until 1977. The Colt Huntsman was introduced in 1955 as a lower cost alternative to the Woodsman. It shared the same basic construction and quality craftsmanship as the Woodsman, but featured simple fixed sights, a simplified magazine release on the butt, and a flat muzzle instead of the rounded muzzle of the Woodsman.
This Colt 3rd Series Huntsman Semi-Auto Pistol was made in 1972 and is in Very Good Plus Condition. It features a 4.5” barrel, 95% of its crisp, original blued finish, elegant two-piece checkered walnut grips without a thumb rest, and a mostly bright bore with sharp rifling (there’s infrequent faint erosion). Lastly, this pistol comes from the personal collection of inventor, founder, and President of Universal Firearms, Abe Seiderman, and should be of additional interest to collectors for that ownership lineage. Whether you're looking for a classy plinker or want to round out your Colt collection, this Huntsman would be a nice pony to add to your stable.
First Year Colt Pre-War Commercial ACE .22 LR 4 3/4" 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol & Letter 1931 C&R
Lot #512 (Sale Order 512 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: Commercial Ace
Serial Numbers: 1181
Year of Manufacture: July 28, 1931, shipped July 30, 1931 (reference factory letter)
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Action Type: Single Action, Semi-Automatic with Removable Magazine
Barrel Length: 4 3/4"
Sights / Optics: The pistol has a flat-topped, square notched rear sight dovetailed to the rear of the slide, screw adjustable for windage and elevation. The front sight is a rounded blade fixed to the front of the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are fully checkered walnut panels. The grips have minor handling wear with a few light nicks and compressed checkers, mostly on the left panel. The checkering is generally well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Excellent Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: The finish is from the Colt factory and the slide is serial-matching. The "&" marking on the right of the trigger guard has been used both as a normal inspector/assembler mark and to indicate return to the factory for refinish/repair.
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright and the rifling is sharp. There are a few spots of minor erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 9 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains approximately 98% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at some edges, mostly at the leading edges of the slide. There are a few light nicks and small scratches, mostly in the frontstrap and on the top-front of the slide. The action shows light operational wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in Excellent Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this pistol. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with one vintage original Colt “two tone” partially blued 10-round magazine stamped “COLT / ACE (in a diamond) / 22 L.R.” on the bottom floorplate. A Colt Archives letter is also included, indicating this pistol was manufactured July 28, 1931 and shipped July 30, 1931 to Murta Appleton & Company in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania as one of 10 guns of the same type in the shipment.
Our Assessment: This First Year Colt Pre-War Commercial ACE Pistol was made in 1931 and is in Excellent Condition. It features a 4.75” barrel, 98% of its crisp, factory blued finish, beautiful fully checkered walnut grips, a gorgeous original Colt “two tone” partially blued 10-round mag, good mechanics, and a mostly bright bore with sharp rifling (there are a few spots of minor erosion). There is an "&" marking on the right of the trigger guard, which has been used both as a normal inspector/assembler mark and to indicate return to the factory for refinish/repair. A Colt Archives letter is also included, indicating this pistol was manufactured July 28, 1931 and shipped July 30, 1931 to Murta Appleton & Company in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This would be a phenomenal addition to a Colt collection, especially one missing a First Year Commercial Ace.
Colt Pre-War Commercial ACE .22 LR 4 3/4" 1911 Semi-Automatic Pistol & Letter 1938 C&R
Lot #513 (Sale Order 513 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: Commercial Ace
Serial Numbers: 9045
Year of Manufacture: 1938 (https://colt.com/serial-lookup), shipped May 3.
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Action Type: Single Action, Semi-Automatic with Removable Magazine
Barrel Length: 4 3/4"
Sights / Optics: The pistol has a flat-topped, square notched rear sight dovetailed to the rear of the slide, screw adjustable for windage and elevation. The front sight is a serrated ramped blade with a rounded front fixed to the front of the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are fully checkered walnut panels. The grips have minor handling wear with a few light nicks and compressed checkers, mostly on the right panel. The checkering is generally well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Excellent Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright and the rifling is sharp. There are a few spots of minor erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 9 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains approximately 98% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at some edges, mostly at the leading edges of the slide. There are a few light nicks and small scratches, mostly in the frontstrap and most notable on the top-right of the slide below the front sight. The left of the trigger has wear consistent with a previously installed trigger-shoe. There are a couple spots of minor oxidation in the left slide serrations. The action shows light operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to lightly tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in Excellent Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. This pistol does NOT have the floating chamber used on the Service Model Ace. We have not fired this pistol. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with one vintage original Colt “two tone” partially blued 10-round magazine stamped “COLT / ACE (in a diamond) / 22 L.R.” on the bottom floorplate. A Colt Archives letter is also included, indicating this pistol was manufactured March 17, 1938 and shipped May 3, 1938 to R.S. Elliott Arms Company of Kansas City, Missouri.
Our Assessment: This Colt Pre-War Commercial ACE Pistol was made in 1938 and is in Excellent Condition. It features a 4.75” barrel, 98% of its crisp, original blued finish, beautiful fully checkered walnut grips, a gorgeous original Colt “two tone” partially blued 10-round mag, good mechanics, and a mostly bright bore with sharp rifling (there are a few spots of minor erosion). A Colt Archives letter is also included, indicating this pistol was manufactured March 17, 1938 and shipped May 3, 1938 to R.S. Elliott Arms Company of Kansas City, Missouri. This would be a phenomenal addition to a Colt collection, especially one missing a pre-war Commercial Ace.
Colt Pre-War Commercial Service Model ACE .22 LR 5" 1911 Semi-Auto Pistol W/ Two Tone Mag 1940 C&R
Lot #514 (Sale Order 514 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: Service Model Ace
Serial Number: SM 1034
Year of Manufacture: 1940 (https://colt.com/serial-lookup)
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Auto with Removable Magazine
Barrel Length: 5”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a serrated, ramped blade fixed to the front of the slide. The rear sight is a flat-topped square-notch adjustable for windage and elevation dovetailed to the rear of the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are fully checkered walnut panels. The grips show little in the way of wear with only a few scattered minor marks. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. The grips rate in Fine Plus Condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original, the slide is serial-matching.
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright and the rifling is sharp. There is infrequent minor erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 9 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 97% of its metal finish. There are a few scattered minor scuffs and light handling marks. There is one tool-slip between the grip safety and sear pins on the right of the frame. There are a few minor nicks in the frontstrap. The action shows minor operational wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol rates in Fine Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this pistol. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with one rare, early, pre-war Colt “two-tone” partially blued 10-round magazine stamped “COLT / 22 ACE (in a diamond) L.R. / SERVICE MODEL” on the bottom floorplate. Also included is a rare, early, pre-war manual for the Colt Service Model Ace.
Our Assessment: The Colt Ace was introduced in 1931 as a .22 Long Rifle pistol similar in shape and manual of arms to their famous 1911 Government Model. Though certainly a promising concept, the Ace suffered from a few major drawbacks. First, it could not properly mimic the .45’s recoil, and second, it could not generate sufficient blowback strength from the .22 cartridge to force the slide completely back for ejection and reloading. In 1937, the legendary inventor David Marshall “Carbine” Williams patented the “floating chamber device”, and Colt introduced this marvel feature that same year on their new model of .22 LR 1911, dubbed the Service Model Ace. Williams’ device gave the Service Model Ace a recoil duplicating that of the Government Model .45, allowing shooters the use of relatively inexpensive .22 ammunition to simulate the larger cartridge. Being that the Service Model Ace was introduced in the depths of the Great Depression, the cost savings on ammunition was a significant selling point. Over 13,500 Service Model Aces were made from 1937-1945, and about 90% of those were sold to the US military, making any commercial examples, such as this one, extremely scarce today.
This Colt Pre-War Commercial Service Model Ace Pistol was made in 1940 and is in Fine Condition. It features a 5” barrel, 97% of its gleaming, original blued finish, the crisp, original fully checkered walnut grips, strong mechanics, a mostly bright bore with sharp rifling (there’s infrequent minor erosion), a rare, early Colt “two-tone” partially blued 10-round mag, and a rare, early manual for the Colt Service Model Ace. Lastly, this pistol comes from the personal collection of inventor, founder, and President of Universal Firearms, Abe Seiderman, and should be of additional interest to collectors for that ownership lineage. A signed Certificate Of Authenticity from the Seiderman family will be included with this piece. This is a gorgeous example of a rare pre-war commercial Service Model Ace, and it’s sure to take a prized place in a Colt handgun collection.
Year of Manufacture: 1968 (https://colt.com/serial-lookup)
Caliber: .38 Super
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Auto with Removable Magazine
Barrel Length: 5”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a serrated, ramped blade fixed to the front of the slide. The rear sight is a square-notch dovetailed to the rear of the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered brown “Coltwood” plastic panels with reinforcement rings around the screws and a Rampant Colt in a circle in the middle. The grips have extensive shrinkage, resulting in cracking and loss, common to this grip material. Overall, the grips are in Poor Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion in the bore, but there is a little stubborn fouling. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 9 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 96% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at some edges, most notable at the front edges of the slide. There is some residue around the grips. There are some scattered minor nicks and scuffing. The slide's finish has a slight plum hue. The action shows minor operational wear. The screw heads are lightly tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in about Very Good Condition, and would rate Fine but for the grips.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this handgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with one vintage original Colt blued 9-round magazine stamped “COLT SUPER / .38 AUTO” on the bottom floorplate.
Our Assessment: Colt introduced the “Super .38” in 1928 as the successor to the .38 ACP Model 1902 Military and Model 1903 Pocket Hammer models.The Super .38 was a hard hitting version of the Government Model 1911, built on the familiar 1911A1 frame, but with a lighter bullet offering less felt recoil than that produced from .45 ACP. .38 Super was a higher pressure loading of .38 ACP, capable of driving a 115 gr. bullet past 1400 fps., producing more than 500 ft-lbs of energy. This is not quite up to the .357 Magnum, but was still capable of penetrating body armor and automobiles at the time. A large number of Colt Super .38 pistols were sold in the Southwestern US, particularly Texas, and in Central and South America. .38 Super was one of the most popular cartridges south of the Texas-Mexican border for many years.
This Colt Post-WW2 Super .38 Automatic was made in 1968 and is in Very Good Condition. It features a 5” barrel, 96% of its crisp, original blued finish, two-piece checkered brown “Coltwood” plastic grips in poor shape (showing the shrinkage, cracking, and losses common to the material), an original Colt blued 9-round mag, strong mechanics, and a mostly bright bore with sharp rifling (there’s a little stubborn fouling). The Super .38 pistols are highly prized by collectors, and this one, with a new set of grips, should still make for a fun shooter. Lastly, this pistol comes from the personal collection of inventor, founder, and President of Universal Firearms, Abe Seiderman, and should be of additional interest to collectors for that ownership lineage. A signed Certificate Of Authenticity from the Seiderman family will be included with this piece.
Colt Post-War Service Model ACE .22 LR 4.75" 1911 Semi-Auto Pistol & Box W/ Paperwork 1981
Lot #516 (Sale Order 516 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: Service Model Ace
Serial Number: SM38455
Year of Manufacture: 1981
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Automatic with Removable Magazine
Barrel Length: 4 3/4”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade fixed to the front of the slide's rib. The rear sight is a square notch adjustable for windage and elevation in a base pinned to the rear of the rib.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered walnut with gold-colored Colt medallions. The grips have no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. The checkering is sharp. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Excellent Condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 10 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 99% of its metal finish. There is no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. There is scattered grease from the factory packaging. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in Excellent Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The slide has barely perceptible play to the frame. We have not fired this pistol. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with one vintage original Colt blued 10-round magazine stamped "COLT / .22 L.R." with a Rampant Colt on the bottom floorplate, the original octagonal yellow “WARNING” hang tag still attached to the trigger guard, and the original faux-wood cardboard Colt box with serial number matching end label, two-piece styrofoam insert, and factory paperwork including the manual.
Our Assessment: The Colt Ace was introduced in 1931 as a .22 Long Rifle pistol similar in shape and manual of arms to their famous 1911 Government Model. Though certainly a promising concept, the Ace suffered from a few major drawbacks. First, it could not properly mimic the .45’s recoil, and second, it could not generate sufficient blowback strength from the .22 cartridge to force the slide completely back for ejection and reloading. In 1937, the legendary inventor David Marshall “Carbine” Williams designed and patented the “floating chamber device”, and Colt introduced this marvel feature that same year on their new model of .22 LR 1911, dubbed the Service Model Ace. Williams’ device gave the Service Model Ace a recoil duplicating that of the Government Model .45, allowing shooters the use of relatively inexpensive .22 ammunition to simulate the larger cartridge. Being that the Service Model Ace was introduced in the depths of the Great Depression, the cost savings on ammunition was a significant selling point. Over 13,500 Service Model Aces were made from 1937-1945. As with many other Colt models, production ceased at the end of WW2, that is until popular demand encouraged their reintroduction, and post-War Service Model Ace pistols were made from 1978-1989.
This Colt Service Model Ace was made in 1981 and is in Excellent Condition. It features a 4.75” barrel, 99% of its crisp, original blued finish, gorgeous two-piece checkered walnut grips with gold-colored Colt medallions, a bright bore with sharp rifling, one original Colt blued magazine, the original octagonal yellow “WARNING” hang tag still attached to the trigger guard, and the original faux-wood cardboard Colt box with serial number matching end label, two-piece styrofoam insert, and factory paperwork including the manual. We rarely use the word "unfired", but it would be surprising if this pistol saw any use outside the factory. It would make for a very classy plinker, or be a wonderful addition to a Colt pistol collection, especially one which needs a post-war Service Model Ace to spice it up. Lastly, this pistol comes from the personal collection of inventor, founder, and President of Universal Firearms, Abe Seiderman, and should be of additional interest to collectors for that ownership lineage.
Colt Post-War Service Model ACE .22 LR 4.75" 1911 Semi-Auto Pistol & Box W/ Paperwork 1981
Lot #517 (Sale Order 517 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: Service Model Ace
Serial Number: SM38558
Year of Manufacture: 1981
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Automatic with Removable Magazine
Barrel Length: 4 3/4”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade fixed to the front of the slide's rib. The rear sight is a square notch adjustable for windage and elevation in a base pinned to the rear of the rib.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered walnut with gold-colored Colt medallions. The grips have no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. The checkering is sharp. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Excellent Condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore, but there is some minor tool chatter on the lands. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 9 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 99% of its metal finish. There is no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. There is scattered grease from the factory packaging. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in Excellent Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The slide has barely perceptible play to the frame. We have not fired this pistol. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories:This pistol comes with one vintage original Colt blued 10-round magazine stamped "COLT / .22 L.R." with a Rampant Colt on the bottom floorplate, the original octagonal yellow “WARNING” hang tag still attached to the trigger guard, and the original faux-wood cardboard Colt box with serial number matching end label, two-piece styrofoam insert, and factory paperwork including the manual.
Our Assessment: The Colt Ace was introduced in 1931 as a .22 Long Rifle pistol similar in shape and manual of arms to their famous 1911 Government Model. Though certainly a promising concept, the Ace suffered from a few major drawbacks. First, it could not properly mimic the .45’s recoil, and second, it could not generate sufficient blowback strength from the .22 cartridge to force the slide completely back for ejection and reloading. In 1937, the legendary inventor David Marshall “Carbine” Williams designed and patented the “floating chamber device”, and Colt introduced this marvel feature that same year on their new model of .22 LR 1911, dubbed the Service Model Ace. Williams’ device gave the Service Model Ace a recoil duplicating that of the Government Model .45, allowing shooters the use of relatively inexpensive .22 ammunition to simulate the larger cartridge. Being that the Service Model Ace was introduced in the depths of the Great Depression, the cost savings on ammunition was a significant selling point. Over 13,500 Service Model Aces were made from 1937-1945. As with many other Colt models, production ceased at the end of WW2, that is until popular demand encouraged their reintroduction, and post-War Service Model Ace pistols were made from 1978-1989.
This Colt Service Model Ace was made in 1981 and is in Excellent Condition. It features a 4.75” barrel, 99% of its crisp, original blued finish, gorgeous two-piece checkered walnut grips with gold-colored Colt medallions, a bright bore with sharp rifling (there’s some minor tool chatter on the lands), one original Colt blued magazine, the original octagonal yellow “WARNING” hang tag still attached to the trigger guard, and the original faux-wood cardboard Colt box with serial number matching end label, two-piece styrofoam insert, and factory paperwork including the manual. We rarely use the word "unfired", but it would be surprising if this pistol saw any use outside the factory. It would make for a very classy plinker, or be a wonderful addition to a Colt pistol collection, especially one which needs a post-war Service Model Ace to spice it up. Lastly, this pistol comes from the personal collection of inventor, founder, and President of Universal Firearms, Abe Seiderman, and should be of additional interest to collectors for that ownership lineage.
Colt Post-War Service Model ACE .22 LR 4.75" 1911 Semi-Auto Pistol W/ Two Mags 1981
Lot #518 (Sale Order 518 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: Service Model Ace
Serial Number: SM39019
Year of Manufacture: 1981
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Automatic with Removable Magazine
Barrel Length: 4 3/4”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade fixed to the front of the slide's rib. The rear sight is a square notch adjustable for windage and elevation in a base pinned to the rear of the rib.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered “double diamond” wood panels. The grips have no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Excellent Condition as not original to the gun.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright and the rifling is sharp. There are a few spots of minor erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 9 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 95% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at most edges. There are some scattered minor nicks, scuffs, and scratches. There are a few spots of faint oxidation. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads are lightly tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in about Fine Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this pistol. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories:This pistol comes with two vintage original Colt blued 10-round magazines stamped "COLT / .22 L.R." with a Rampant Colt on the bottom floorplates.
Our Assessment: The Colt Ace was introduced in 1931 as a .22 Long Rifle pistol similar in shape and manual of arms to their famous 1911 Government Model. Though certainly a promising concept, the Ace suffered from a few major drawbacks. First, it could not properly mimic the .45’s recoil, and second, it could not generate sufficient blowback strength from the .22 cartridge to force the slide completely back for ejection and reloading. In 1937, the legendary inventor David Marshall “Carbine” Williams patented the “floating chamber device”, and Colt introduced this marvel feature that same year on their new model of .22 LR 1911, dubbed the Service Model Ace. Williams’ device gave the Service Model Ace a recoil duplicating that of the Government Model .45, allowing shooters the use of relatively inexpensive .22 ammunition to simulate the larger cartridge. Being that the Service Model Ace was introduced in the depths of the Great Depression, the cost savings on ammunition was a significant selling point. Over 13,500 Service Model Aces were made from 1937-1945. As with many other Colt models, production ceased at the end of WW2, that is until popular demand encouraged their reintroduction, and post-War Service Model Ace pistols were made from 1978-1989.
This Colt Service Model Ace was made in 1981 and is in Excellent Condition. It features a 4.75” barrel, 95% of its crisp, original blued finish, an attractive set of after-market two-piece checkered “double diamond” wood grips, two original Colt blued 10-round mags, and a mostly bright bore with sharp rifling (there are a few spots of minor erosion). It would make for a very classy plinker, or be a wonderful addition to a Colt pistol collection, especially one which needs a post-war Service Model Ace to spice it up.
Colt US Commercial Government Model 1911 .45 ACP 5" Semi-Auto Pistol W/ "Two Tone" Mag 1917 C&
Lot #519 (Sale Order 519 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: Government Model
Serial Number: C98089
Year of Manufacture: 1917 (https://colt.com/serial-lookup)
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Auto with Removable Magazine
Barrel Length: 5”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a short blade fixed to the front of the slide; the top has been filed down a little. The rear sight is a "U"-notch dovetailed into the rear of the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered walnut with smooth “double diamonds” around the grip screws. The left panel has notable chipping at the bottom-front while the right has a deep compression at the bottom-rear. There are a few other scattered minor marks. The checkering is generally well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in about Good Condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is light gray with well defined rifling. There is scattered minor erosion in the bore with a little minor pitting. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 6 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 90% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. There is light handling wear in the grip areas, more notable on the mainspring housing. There are scattered nicks, scuffs, scratches, and spots of minor surface oxidation. There is a light "idiot mark" under the slide stop on the left of the frame. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in Very Good Plus Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this pistol. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with one original ca. 1917 “two tone” partially blued 7-round magazine.
Our Assessment: The Colt 1911 .45 ACP semi-automatic pistol was designed by the legendary firearms inventor John Moses Browning, and developed for the US Army after the .38 LC revolver failed to stop charging Moro warriors in the Philippines. The US Army issued the powerful .45 to officers, NCOs, and machine gunners in the Punitive Expedition and World War 1. The Model 1911 was the end-result of a series of developments by Browning, starting with his Model 1900. The advances made by Browning were revolutionary at the time, and were so successful that they are considered commonplace today. Browning not only developed first a pivoting and then a tilting barrel to allow for a locked system, but he also developed the concept of "the slide", a feature now synonymous with semi-automatic handguns. Having secured the contract for the Model 1911 US military issue sidearm, Colt also offered the pistol to the commercial market as the "Government Model". Many Government Model 1911s were privately purchased by servicemen who may not have otherwise been issued a pistol, especially after the US entered WW1 in April 1917. While serial number records show approximately 22,000 Government Models produced in 1917, those numbers include Colt's foreign contracts, thus there were significantly few available for the domestic US market.
This Colt US WW1 Era Commercial Government Model 1911 .45 Semi-Auto Pistol was made in 1917, just around the time that America entered the Great War, and is in Very Good Plus Condition. It features a 5” barrel, 90% of its original commercial “high polish” blued finish, two-piece checkered walnut grips with smooth “double diamonds” around the grip screws (the left panel has notable chipping at the bottom-front, while the right has a deep compression at the bottom-rear), a “two tone” partially blued 7-round mag, and a light gray bore with well defined rifling (there’s scattered minor erosion with a little minor pitting). The top of the front sight has been filed down a little. Overall, this is a fine example of a Colt Commercial Government Model 1911 from the Great War era.
Colt US Commercial Government Model 1911 .45 ACP 5" Semi-Auto Pistol, Mag & Letter 1917 C&R
Lot #520 (Sale Order 520 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: Government Model
Serial Number: C97613
Year of Manufacture: early 1917 (https://colt.com/serial-lookup), shipped April 20, 1917.
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Auto with Removable Magazine
Barrel Length: 5"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a short blade fixed to the front of the slide. The rear sight is a "U"-notch dovetailed into the rear of the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered walnut with smooth diamonds around the grip screws. The grips have minor handling wear. There are a few compressions and light tool marks in the diamonds. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Excellent Condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with sharp rifling. There is infrequent minor erosion and some stubborn fouling in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 9 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 98% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at some leading edges. There are a few minor nicks and small scratches. There is a light "idiot mark" under the slide stop on the left of the frame. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in Excellent Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this pistol. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with one original US WW1 era lanyard loop 7-round two-tone magazine, and a Colt Archives factory letter indicating this pistol shipped April 20, 1917 to W. S. Brown in Pittsbourgh [sic], PA as one of 20 guns of the same type in the shipment.
Our Assessment: The Colt 1911 .45 ACP semi-automatic pistol was designed by the legendary firearms inventor John Moses Browning, and developed for the US Army after the .38 LC revolver failed to stop charging Moro warriors in the Philippines. The US Army issued the powerful .45 to officers, NCOs, and machine gunners in the Punitive Expedition and World War 1. The Model 1911 was the end-result of a series of developments by Browning, starting with his Model 1900. The advances made by Browning were revolutionary at the time, and were so successful that they are considered commonplace today. Browning not only developed first a pivoting and then a tilting barrel to allow for a locked system, but he also developed the concept of "the slide", a feature now synonymous with semi-automatic handguns.
Having secured the contract for the Model 1911 US military issue sidearm, Colt also offered the pistol to the commercial market as the "Government Model". Many Government Model 1911s were privately purchased by servicemen who may not have otherwise been issued a pistol, especially after the US entered WW1 in April 1917. While serial number records show approximately 22,000 Government Models produced in 1917, those numbers include Colt's foreign contracts, thus there were significantly few available for the domestic US market.
This Colt US WW1 Era Commercial Government Model 1911 .45 Semi-Auto Pistol was made in early 1917 and shipped April 20, 1917, just two weeks after America entered the Great War, and is in Excellent Condition. It features a 5” barrel, 98% of its lustrous, original commercial “high polish” blued finish, crisp two-piece checkered walnut grips with smooth “double diamonds” around the grip screws, a gorgeous original “lanyard loop” 7-round “two tone” partially blued mag, clear markings, solid mechanics, and a mostly bright bore with sharp rifling, infrequent minor erosion, and some stubborn fouling, and comes with a Colt Archives factory letter indicating this pistol shipped April 20, 1917 to W. S. Brown in “Pittsbourgh, PA” [sic] as one of 20 guns of the same type in the shipment. W.S. Brown was a well established wholesaler and retailer in Pittsburgh at the time, and a dealer of Colts, Winchesters, Remingtons, etc. Overall, this is a fantastic example of a Colt Commercial Government Model 1911 from the Great War era.
Colt Commercial Government Model 1911 .45 ACP 5" Semi-Auto Pistol 1937 C&R
Lot #521 (Sale Order 521 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: Government Model
Serial Number: C187635
Year of Manufacture: 1937 (https://colt.com/serial-lookup), shipped February 13, 1940.
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Auto with Removable Magazine
Barrel Length: 5”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a short blade fixed to the front of the slide. The rear sight is a "U"-notch dovetailed into the rear of the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece full checkered walnut panels. The grips have no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion in the bore, but there is a little stubborn fouling. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 9+ out of 10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 99% of its metal finish. The finish is generally strong throughout. There are a few minor nicks and scratches. The action shows light operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to lightly tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in Fine-plus condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this pistol. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with one two-tone 7-round magazine, a hinge-lid maroon cardboard Colt box with no visible serial number, manual, and a Colt Archives letter. The letter indicates that this pistol was manufactured June 24, 1937 and shipped February 13, 1940 to Sportsmen's Supply Company in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania as the only gun of its type in the shipment.
Our Assessment: The 1911 and 1911-A1 pistols served the military of the United States from 1911 to 1985, through two World Wars and the Korean and Vietnam wars. They gained a reputation as a reliable handgun with plenty of stopping power, and are held in high regard by those who have used them. The design was the end-result of a series of developments by famous gun designer John Browning, starting with the Model 1900. The advances made by Browning were revolutionary at the time, and were so successful that they are considered commonplace today. Browning not only developed first a pivoting and then a tilting barrel to allow for a locked system, he developed the concept of "the slide", which is now synonymous with semi-automatic handguns. Having secured a contract for the US Military sidearm, Colt also offered the pistol to the commercial market as the "Government Model".
This is a Colt commercial Government Model made in 1937. The pistol is in Fine-plus condition, showing minor wear in its original finish. The barrel has strong bore. The grips show little in the way of wear. All of the old 1911 Colts are collectable, and we are sure this high condition example isn’t going to be an exception. Please see our pictures and good luck in your bidding!
Colt RK Edition Series 70 1911 Rudolph Kornbrath Edition 1 of 300 Model O1970A1 TALO
Lot #522 (Sale Order 522 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: O1970A1,Colt RK Edition Govt Model, Series 70, 45ACP, 5" Barrel, Blue Finish, SPECIAL SERIAL NUMBERS
Serial#: RKE199
Year of Manufacture: 2011 (https://www.colt.com/serial-lookup)
Caliber/Gauge: .45 ACP
Action Type: Semi Automatic Single Action Pistol with Detachable Magazine
Markings: The left and the right side of the slide have no standard marking, only scroll work engraving complimented by gold Rampant Colts.The grips are marked “COLT” and near the bottom marked “RK”. The right side of the frame is marked “Colt’s PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A.” and features the serial number"RKE199 ". The right side of the trigger guard is marked with a “VP”. The top of the barrel is marked “-COLT 45 AUTO-”.
Barrel Length: 5”
Sights/ Optics: The front sight is a blade integrated at the end of the barrel. The rear sight is a square dovetailed onto the rear end of the slide. The top of the slide is matte to reduce glare.
Stock Configuration & Condition/ Grip: The grips are two-piece unique rosewood checkered wood grips with stainless hex screws. They have some minor factory handling and inspection wear but nothing of note. There are no chips or cracks. Overall the grips are in Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright. The rifling is sharp. There is no erosion. The bore rates 10/10 in this writer’s opinion as the gun has not been fired outside of the factory.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 99% of its metal finish. There is some routine wear from past handling, inspection and storage. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The slide-to-frame fit is snug. We did not fire this firearm. As with all used firearms, it may need a thorough cleaning to meet your maintenance standards.
Box Paperwork and Accessories: The pistol comes with two detachable magazines. It is marked “45 ACP” on the left side, and features a Rampant Colt Logo on the bottom adjacent to the marking “COLT/ 45 AUTO”. It features 5 holes to view casings. There is some minor wear but the clip remains in Excellent condition. Also included is the original box with foam inserts, instructions, an orange pistol plug, NRA application, a Rudolph Kornbrath one of 300 Colt RK Edition Series 70” note from TALO, an Allen key and a padlock with keys. The box and extras are in Excellent condition.
Our Assessment: This Colt RK EDition Seris 70 Semi-Automatic handgun takes .45 ACP rounds and has a highly embellished blue steel finish. It was produced in 2011 with a design that pays homage to the famous Rudolph Kornbrath, engraver of Colt handguns produced in the 1920s & 30s. This handgun is considered rare and collectible due to its limited production of only 300 guns.
Colt Custom Series 70 Government Model 1911 .45 ACP Pistol & Case 2007
Lot #523 (Sale Order 523 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: Series ‘70 Custom Government Model (https://www.colt.com/serial-lookup)
Serial#: TDI0004
Year of Manufacture: 2007 (https://www.colt.com/serial-lookup)
Caliber/Gauge: .45 ACP
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Automatic Pistol fed by Detachable Magazine
Markings: The right side of the slide is marked “COLT” and with silver filigree. The left side of the slide is marked with a silver rampant Colt engraving. The right side of the frame is marked “COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A.” and has the serial number “TDI0004”. The barrel is marked “COLT .45 AUTO”. The left side of the trigger guard is marked “VP” in a triangle and “A”. The right side of the trigger guard is marked “T”. The grips feature Colt Logos.
Barrel Length: 5”
Sights/ Optics: The front sight is a ramp fixed to the full-length rib on the top of the slide. The rear sight is a square notch sight dovetailed to the slide. There are three white dots on the sights.
Stock Configuration & Condition/ Grip: The grips are two piece Colt branded checkered wood with Oval Colt Logos in their centers. The grip has no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall the grip is in Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright. The rifling is sharp. There is no erosion. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9.5/10. There is some fouling in the grooves.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 99% of its metal finish. There is operation wear on the barrel. There is some minor handling marks. The screwheads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The slide to frame fit is snug. We did not fire this firearm. As with all used firearms, it may need a thorough cleaning to meet your maintenance standards.
Box Paperwork and Accessories: A lockable display case, with key, french-cut to fit the pistol and lined with maroon velvet. An extra magazine also included.
Our Assessment: Colt’s 1911 served the United States military through two World Wars and several other conflicts, is still in use by some units today, and has become popular with law enforcement, competitors, and recreational shooters across the nation. The design was the end-result of a series of developments by famous gun designer John Browning, starting with the Model 1900. The advances made by Browning were revolutionary at the time, and were so successful that they are considered commonplace today. Browning not only developed first a pivoting and then a tilting barrel to allow for a locked system, he developed the concept of “the slide”, which is now synonymous with semi-automatic handguns. Having secured a contract for the US Military sidearm, Colt also offered the pistol to the commercial market as the “Government Model”. The design has seen some updates including a firing-pin block safety, higher-profile sights, and more ergonomic grips, but the basic design and fantastic trigger remain the same after more than a century. This example is a onate take on the classic design and fairly recent Series 70 model chambered for the .45 ACP cartridge to add to your collection, this is the choice for you.
Year of Manufacture: 2009 (https://www.colt.com/serial-lookup)
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Automatic Pistol Fed by Detachable Magazine
Markings: The right side of the slide is marked ”COLT GOLD CUP TROPHY MODEL”. The left side of the slide is marked “COLT GOLD CUP / -TROPHY-” and with a trophy cup. The right side of the frame is marked “COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A. / GCT22235”. The barrel is marked “-COLT 45 AUTO N.M.-“. The left side of the trigger guard is marked with the “VP” proof , the right side is marked “I”.
Barrel Length: 5”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade that is dovetailed to the front of the slide. The rear sight is a Colt serrated square notch adjustable for windage and elevation in a base dovetailed to the rear of the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are original one-piece rubber Colt grips. The grips encapsulate the front strap. The checking is still sharp. They are in excellent shape.
Type of Finish: Stainless Steel
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. The bore rates 10/10 in this writer’s opinion.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 99% of its current metal finish. The action shows minor handling wear. Otherwise, there are only light handling marks. The screwheads have strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in Excellent condition.
Mechanics:The action functions correctly. The slide to frame fit is tight. The trigger is crisp. This pistol has a firing pin block safety. We did not fire this firearm. As with all used firearms, it may need a thorough cleaning to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes in a blue plastic Colt box with a serial-matching label, a manual, and a total of two Colt magazines, one 7-round, one 8-round. Both magazines are like new.
Our Assessment: The Gold Cup Trophy is a modern incarnation of the original Gold Cup National Match pistols. In addition to the original features of an adjustable target sight and adjustable trigger, this pistol features Stainless Steel construction, a skeletonized hammer, skeletonized trigger and beavertail grip safety. This example appears to have seen no use, retaining a great bore and a crisp trigger pull. This pistol is ready to hit the range or add to your 1911 collection, or both.
Year of Manufacture: 1998 (https://www.colt.com/serial-lookup)
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Automatic Pistol Fed by Detachable Magazine
Markings: The right side of the slide is marked ”COLT GOLD CUP TROPHY MODEL”. The left side of the slide is marked “COLT GOLD CUP / -TROPHY-” and with a trophy cup. The right side of the frame is marked “COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A. / GCT04091”. The barrel is marked “-COLT 45 AUTO N.M.-“. The left side of the trigger guard is marked with the “VP” proof , the right side is marked “B”.
Barrel Length: 5”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade that is dovetailed to the front of the slide. The rear sight is a Elliason square notch adjustable for windage and elevation in a base dovetailed to the rear of the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered Faux Ivory checkering is sharp. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Excellent condition as not original to the gun. The original one-piece rubber Colt grips are included in the box. They are in excellent shape.
Type of Finish: Blued Steel
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. The bore rates 10/10 in this writer’s opinion.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 95% of its current metal finish. The action shows minor operational wear. There is finish loss on the leading edges. rear edge of the grip frame, and beavertail grip safety. Otherwise, there are only light handling marks. The screwheads have strong sockets. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in Excellent condition as refinished.
Mechanics: This Colt has been modified with a Green recoil spring designed for light loads. The semi waddcutter magazine has been inserted as well. The original parts are in the box and are included in the purchase. The action functions correctly. The slide to frame fit is tight. The trigger is crisp. This pistol has a firing pin block safety. We did not fire this firearm. As with all used firearms, it may need a thorough cleaning to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes in a blue plastic Colt box with a serial-matching label, a manual, and a total of two Colt magazines, one 7-round, one 8-round. Both magazines show some wear and oxidation.
Our Assessment: The Gold Cup Trophy is a modern incarnation of the original Gold Cup National Match pistols. In addition to the original features of an adjustable target sight and adjustable trigger, this pistol features dark blue construction, a skeletonized hammer, skeletonized trigger, beavertail grip safety, and has been updated with a “light load” recoil spring and semi-wadcutter magazine. This example appears to have seen limited and responsible use, retaining a great bore and a crisp trigger pull. This pistol is ready to hit the range, add to your 1911 collection, or both.
Colt Wiley Clapp Service Pistol 1911 .45 ACP Semi-Autom Government Model, Series 70 01911WC
Lot #526 (Sale Order 526 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: Wiley Clapp Colt 45 Service Pistol 1911
Serial Number: 0909WCB
Year of Manufacture: 2013 (https://colt.com/serial-lookup)
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Automatic with Removable Magazine
Markings: The left side of the slide is marked “COLT’S MK IV/ SERIES 70/ GOVERNMENT MODEL/.45 AUTOMATIC CALIBER” and with the Rampant Colt logo. The right side of the frame is marked “COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A. / 0909WCB”. The barrel is marked “-COLT 45 AUTO N.M.-”. The left front of the trigger guard is marked “VP” in triangle and the rear with “L”. The right front of the trigger guard is marked “J”.
Barrel Length: 5” Gold Cup Barrel
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a Novak blade with a brass bead dovetailed to the front of the slide. The rear sight is a extra-wide Novak square-notch dovetailed to the rear of the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece, ironwood, oval-profile, “fingerprint” checkered laminate wood panels with “COLT” logo on each panel in the checkering. The grips have no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. The checkering is sharp. There are no chips or cracks. The grips are in Excellent overall condition. The frontstrap and mainspring housing are checkered for additional grip.
Type of Finish: Blued Slide, Black Alloy Frame
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. The bore rates at 10/10 in this writers opinion.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 99+% of its metal finish. There is no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. The pin heads are unmarred. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this gun rates in Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The slide has little play to the frame. The trigger is crisp. There are no cracks in the frame. We did not fire this pistol. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes in a blue Colt box with an assortment of factory paperwork including manual, cable lock and a single 7-round Colt magazine. The box and magazine show little to no wear, in Fine-Excellent condition.
Our Assessment: This example is a Wiley Clapp Government Model Series 70 produced in 2013, with special features added by Colt in collaboration with gun writer Wiley Clapp. The pistol has Novak sights with a brass-bead front sight, front and rear slide serrations, checkered frontstrap and mainspring housing, extended beavertail grip safety, under-cut trigger guard and unique oval-profile laminate wood grip scales. These all combine for a 1911 that stands out, both in looks and performance. This would make a superb carry pistol with its single-stack frame, powerful .45 ACP chambering and Colt quality. With its limited production, high condition and box, it would also make a great pistol to add to a Colt collection.
TALO Exclusive Colt Royal Bright Stainless Gold Cup National Match 1911 .45 ACP Semi-Auto Pistol
Lot #527 (Sale Order 527 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: TALO Exclusive Gold Cup National Match (Model # 05070RSG)
Serial Number: RSG119
Year of Manufacture: 2010
Action Type: Semi-Automatic Single Action Pistol with Detachable Magazine
Markings: The left side of the slide is marked “SERIES ’80 COLT MK IV / GOLD CUP NATIONAL MATCH” and features a Rampant Colt logo. The right side of the slide is marked “GOLD CUP / NATIONAL MATCH” adjacent to a trophy. The right side of the frame is marked “COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A.” and features the serial number “RSG119”. The right side of the trigger guard is marked with an “N”. The top of the barrel is marked “-COLT 45 AUTO N.M.-”.
Barrel Length: 5”
Sights/ Optics: The front sight is a blade integrated at the front end of the barrel. The rear sight is a windage and elevation adjustable serrated Elliason square dovetailed onto the rear end of the slide. The top of the slide is serrated to reduce glare.
Stock Configuration & Condition/ Grip: The grips are two-piece walnut with unique “COLT” carved centers on the checkered panels, and with stainless hex screws. They have only minor factory handling and inspection wear. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Excellent Condition.
Type of Finish: Royal Bright Stainless with Jeweled Hammer
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright. The rifling is sharp. There is no erosion. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates at 10/10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 99% of its metal finish. There is some routine wear from past handling, inspection, and storage. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in Excellent Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The slide to frame fit is snug. We did not fire this pistol. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box Paperwork and Accessories: This pistol comes with two matching bright stainless Colt 7-round magazines both stamped “45 ACP” at the lower left side, and marked “COLT / 45 AUTO” along with a Rampant Colt logo at the bottom floorplate. Also included is the original “COLT” hard blue plastic box with serial-matching end label, foam inserts, and instruction manual. All of the accessories are in Excellent Condition.
Our Assessment: The TALO Exclusive Colt Royal Bright Stainless Gold Cup National Match .45 was a limited edition run of 400 pistols released in 2010. That beauty combined two of the best names in American firearms, TALO (standing for Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma), one of the most prolific distributors of limited edition firearms, and Colt, whose namesake founder invented the first revolver nearly 200 years ago.
This TALO Exclusive Colt Royal Bright Stainless Gold Cup National Match 1911 was made in 2010 and is in Excellent, Unfired Condition. It features a 5” barrel, 99% of its crisp, original “Royal” bright stainless finish, beautiful two-piece walnut grips with unique “COLT” carved centers on the checkered panels, classic target sights, clear markings, solid mechanics, a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion, two matching bright stainless Colt 7-round mags, and the original “COLT” hard blue plastic box with serial-matching end label, foam inserts, and instruction manual. Based on the serial number, this pistol was the 119th made out of the 400. This is a truly outstanding piece.
Colt Pre-Gold Cup National Match 1911 .45 ACP 5" Semi-Auto Target Pistol 1963 C&R
Lot #528 (Sale Order 528 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: Gold Cup National Match
Serial Number: 11678-NM
Year of Manufacture: 1963 (https://colt.com/serial-lookup)
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action Type: Single Action, Semi-Automatic, Removable Magazine Fed Pistol
Barrel Length: 5”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade that is fixed into the serrated top rib of the slide. The rear sight is a square notch that is adjustable for windage and elevation, pinned to the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered walnut with gold-colored Colt medallions. The grips have minor handling wear with only a few small marks. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Fine to Excellent Condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 10 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 85% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at most edges. Most of the balance is handling wear in the grip areas. There is some other light wear around the edges of the grips. There are a few light nicks and scratches. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads are lightly tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in Very Good Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. This pistol features a National Match barrel, adjustable rear sight, beveled bushing and recoil plunger, and wide, serrated adjustable trigger. The trigger is crisp. The slide has barely perceptible play to the frame. We did not fire this handgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with one vintage original Colt blued 7-round magazine stamped “COLT / .45 AUTO” on the bottom floorplate.
Our Assessment: For much of the early to mid 1900s, the standard Colt 1911 was used for all manner of pistol competitions, but the base Government Model typically needed some tweaking and modification to unlock its best performance. In 1957, Colt introduced their Gold Cup National Match, an out-of-the-box, purpose-built target pistol that could go straight from the dealer’s shelf to the firing line. The Gold Cup National Match featured specially hand-fitted parts, adjustable target sights, a serrated grip frame, and an adjustable trigger. For the first 13 years, these pistols were marked “NATIONAL *MATCH* COLT” on the left side of the slide; it wasn’t until 1970 that the moniker “GOLD CUP” was added to the marking.
This Colt Pre-Gold Cup National Match 1911 .45 Semi-Auto Pistol was made in 1963, about 7 years before the pistols would actually be marked "GOLD CUP", and is in Very Good Condition, appearing to have been put to its intended use with handling and operational wear consistent with target shooting over the last 60 years. It features a 5” National Match barrel, 85% of its original blued finish, elegant two-piece checkered walnut grips with gold-colored Colt medallions, an adjustable rear sight, a beveled bushing and recoil plunger, a wide, serrated adjustable trigger with a crisp pull, strong mechanics, and a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion. All of these old Colt National Match pistols are collectible, and this example's condition will make it a nice addition to a collection. It should also prove to be a great shooter if the next owner so desires.
Colt MK IV Series 70 Gold Cup National Match 1911 .45 ACP 5" Semi-Auto Target Pistol 1982
Lot #529 (Sale Order 529 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: MK IV Series ’70 Gold Cup National Match
Serial Number: 18005N70
Year of Manufacture: 1982 (https://www.colt.com/serial-lookup)
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Automatic Pistol fed by Detachable Magazine
Markings: The right side of the slide is marked ”GOLD CUP / NATIONAL MATCH” and with an image of a trophy. The left side of the slide is marked “COLT’S MK IV/SERIES ’70 / GOLD CUP NATIONAL MATCH / .45 AUTOMATIC CALIBER” and with the Rampant Colt logo. The right side of the frame is marked “COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A.” and with the serial number “18005N70”. The barrel is marked “COLT .45 AUTO. N.M. / MK.IV/SERIES ’70. The left side of the trigger guard is marked “VP” in a triangle and “6”. The right side of the trigger guard is marked “Z”.
Barrel Length: 5”
Sights/ Optics: The front sight is a blade fixed to the full-length rib on the top of the slide. The rear sight is an Elliason square notch sight adjustable for windage and elevation pinned to the slide. The top of the rib is serrated, and the top of the slide is matte finished for glare reduction.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece fully checkered walnut with gold-colored “COLT” medallions in their centers. The grips have no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. The checkering is well defined with faintly worn peaks. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Excellent Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright. The rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore, but there is some fouling in the grooves. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates at 9.5/10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 98% of its metal finish. There is operation wear on the barrel. There is faint finish loss near the muzzle. There is some minor wear on the leading edges. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in Excellent Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The slide to frame fit is snug. We did not fire this pistol. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box Paperwork and Accessories: This pistol comes with one aftermarket blued 7-round magazine by Metalform, stamped “.45 / A.C.P.” next to their logo on the bottom floorplate, and with a lockable (complete with key) varnished wood display case with a French fit maroon velvet lining.
Our Assessment: For much of the early to mid 1900s, the standard Colt 1911 was used for all manner of pistol competitions, but the base Government Model typically needed some tweaking and modification to unlock its best performance. In 1957, Colt introduced their Gold Cup National Match, an out-of-the-box, purpose-built target pistol that could go straight from the dealer’s shelf to the firing line. The Gold Cup National Match featured specially hand-fitted parts, adjustable target sights, a serrated grip frame, and an adjustable trigger. For the first 13 years, these pistols were marked “NATIONAL *MATCH* COLT” on the slide; it wasn’t until 1970, when it was rebranded as the “MK IV SERIES ’70”, that the moniker “GOLD CUP” was added to the marking.
This Colt MK IV Series ’70 Gold Cup National Match Pistol was made in 1982 and is in Excellent Condition. It features a 5” barrel, 98% of its lustrous, original blued finish, elegant two-piece fully checkered walnut grips with gold-colored “COLT” medallions in their centers, an aftermarket blued 7-round mag by Metalform, classic target sights, a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion (just some fouling in the grooves), and a lockable (complete with key) varnished wood display case with a French fit maroon velvet lining. Whether you’re looking for a great 1911-style target pistol or want to add a Gold Cup National Match to your collection, this is the choice for you.
Colt MK IV Series 70 Gold Cup National Match 1911 .45 ACP 5" Semi-Auto Target Pistol 1981
Lot #530 (Sale Order 530 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: MK IV Series ’70 Gold Cup National Match
Serial Number: 09170N70
Year of Manufacture: 1981 (page 382, R.L. Wilson’s “Colt An American Legend”)
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Automatic Pistol fed by Detachable Magazine
Barrel Length: 5”
Sights/ Optics: The front sight is a blade fixed to the full-length rib on the top of the slide. The front sight has a bright orange face. The rear sight is an Elliason square notch sight adjustable for windage and elevation pinned to the slide. The top of the rib is serrated and the top of the slide is matte finished for glare reduction.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece fully checkered walnut with gold-colored “COLT” medallions in their centers. There is minor wear on the butt of the right grip, otherwise there are only light handling marks. The checkering is sharp and well defined with only some faintly worn peaks. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Excellent Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright. The rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore, but there is some light fouling in the grooves. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9.5/10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 98% of its metal finish. There is operation wear on the barrel. There is a faint takedown scar on the frame. There is some minor wear on the leading edges. The screwheads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in Excellent Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The slide to frame fit is snug. We did not fire this handgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box Paperwork and Accessories: This pistol comes with one vintage original Colt fully blued 7-round magazine stamped “COLT / 45 AUTO” on the bottom floorplate, with a Rampant Colt on one side and an “M” on the other.
Our Assessment: For much of the early to mid 1900s, the standard Colt 1911 was used for all manner of pistol competitions, but the base Government Model typically needed some tweaking and modification to unlock its best performance. In 1957, Colt introduced their Gold Cup National Match, an out-of-the-box, purpose-built target pistol that could go straight from the dealer’s shelf to the firing line. The Gold Cup National Match featured specially hand-fitted parts, adjustable target sights, a serrated grip frame, and an adjustable trigger. For the first 13 years, these pistols were marked “NATIONAL *MATCH* COLT” on the slide; it wasn’t until 1970, when it was rebranded as the “MK IV SERIES ’70”, that the moniker “GOLD CUP” was added to the marking.
This Colt MK IV Series ’70 Gold Cup National Match Pistol was made in 1981 and is in Excellent Condition. It features a 5” barrel, 98% of its lustrous, original blued finish, elegant two-piece fully checkered walnut grips with gold-colored “COLT” medallions in their centers, a beautiful Colt fully blued 7-round mag, a blade front sight with a bright orange face, an Elliason square notch rear sight adjustable for windage and elevation, and a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion (only some light fouling in the grooves). Whether you’re looking for a great 1911-style target pistol or want to add a Gold Cup National Match to your collection, this is the choice for you.
Modern Made Model 1911 1911A1 .45 ACP 16" Barrel & Wood Shoulder Stock Carbine Conversion Kit
Lot #531 (Sale Order 531 of 674)
Make: Unknown, likely SARCO or a similar maker
Model: 1911/1911A1
Serial Number: None
Year of Manufacture: Modern
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action Type: Semi-Automatic, Single Action
Barrel Length: 16”
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a smooth wood “large fin” shoulder stock with a smooth rounded butt. There is no handling wear. There are no chips or cracks. There are no markings. Overall, the stock rates in Excellent Condition.
Type of Finish: Parkerized (barrel and mainspring housing) and Blued (stock extension)
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no visible erosion in the bore, but there is fouling throughout. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates at 9/10.
Overall Condition: This stock and barrel retain about 95% of their metal finish. The screws are serviceable with strong slots, and the pins are unmarred. There is very minor operation wear present. Overall, this set rates in Excellent Condition.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: This set is a wonderful offering on the modern handgun market, combining a wooden shoulder stock with a 16” barrel, making the rig legal, for the classic 1911 or 1911A1 .45 ACP semi-automatic pistol.
This Modern Made Model 1911 1911A1 Carbine Conversion Kit was produced within the last 10 years (likely by SARCO or a similar maker) and is in Excellent Condition. The rig consists of a 16” barrel chambered in .45 ACP with 95% of its parkerized finish, and a beautiful smooth wood “large fin” shoulder stock with a parkerized mainspring housing and a blued stock extension. The bore is bright with sharp rifling and no visible erosion, but there is fouling throughout.
Factory Inscribed Colt Pre-National Match Government Model 1911 .45 ACP 5" Semi-Auto Pistol 1927 C&R
Lot #532 (Sale Order 532 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: Government Model, "Pre-National Match"
Serial Number: C154412
Year of Manufacture: 1927 (reference Factory Letter)
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Auto with Removable Magazine
Barrel Length: 5”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a 1/10" blade fixed to the front of the slide. The rear sight is a square-notch dovetailed to the rear of the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered walnut panels. The grips have even very minor handling wear. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Fine Plus Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original, the slide is serial-matching. The "P.H.R." inscription on the left side of the dust cover was factory inscribed.
Bore Condition: The Match Barrel's bore is mostly bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion in the bore, but there are a couple of spots of minor erosion in the chamber. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 8 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 98% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at some corners. There are some tiny nicks and scratches. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in Excellent Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this handgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with one correct original ca. 1927 “two tone” partially blued 7-round magazine, a Colt Archives factory letter, and a packet of information about Jensen Distribution Services. The Colt Archives factory letter confirms that this pistol was sent on June 28, 1927 as the only gun of its type in the shipment to Jensen, King, Byrd Company in Spokane, Washington. The letter confirms the following Special Features: “"P.H.R" inscribed on receiver / Furnished with a match barrel / and Patridge type sights.” Jensen, King, Byrd Company was originally founded in 1883 as a hardware store. More recently, they were renamed Jensen Distribution Services, a massive wholesale hardware distributor that serviced over 11 western states. They were acquired by the well known ACE Hardware in 2015 after 132 years in business; an incredible display of corporate longevity.
Our Assessment: Colt's National Match pistols were first advertised as a factory option in 1932, with a prototype having been sent to the Camp Perry matches in 1930. The National Match pistol was essentially a factory target pistol built on the Government Model frame, but with a hand-honed action, match barrel, and Patridge sight. Production would be continued until 1942 and resumed in 1957; at that time it was re-branded as the Gold Cup National Match. As far back as the early 1920s, however, there were some Government Model pistols special-ordered from Colt with essentially the same features as the National Match prior to it being a factory option, leading collectors to term these scarce pistols the "Pre-National Match".
This Factory Lettered Colt “Pre-National Match” Government Model 1911 .45 Pistol was made in 1927 and is in Excellent Condition. It’s confirmed by the included Colt Archives factory letter as being ordered with a match barrel and Patridge sight. Not only is it a "Pre-National Match", it’s even factory inscribed with "P.H.R." along the left side of the dust cover; the exact significance of that inscription remains unknown, but it’s likely the proud original owner’s initials. The letter also indicates the shipping destination; it was sent on June 28, 1927 as the only gun of its type in the shipment to Jensen, King, Byrd Company in Spokane, Washington. It features a 5” barrel marked “MB” in a circle on the left lug, about 98% of its lustrous, original commercial “high polish” blued finish, crisp two-piece checkered walnut grips, a beautiful original “two tone” partially blued 7-round mag, and a mostly bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion (there are a couple of spots of minor erosion in the chamber). Any Colt “Pre-National Match” pistols are highly prized by collectors. With its factory inscription, Excellent Condition, and lettered special order features, this spectacular beauty is in the upper echelon of Colt 1911s.
Documented USAF Colt Aircrewman Air Force Aluminum Alloy .38 Special 2" Revolver, 1951 C&R
Lot #533 (Sale Order 533 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: Aircrewman
Serial Number: 6724-LW, Air Force No. 501
Year of Manufacture: 1951
Caliber: .38 Special
Type: 6-Shot Double / Single Action, Swing-Out Cylinder Revolver
Barrel Length: 2"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a serrated ramped blade integral to the barrel. The rear sight is a square notch at the rear of the top strap. The edges of the sight groove in the topstrap are serrated for glare reduction.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered walnut with silver-colored USAF medallions at their tops. The grips have even light to moderate handling wear. There are a few minor nicks and handling marks. The checkering shows wear, but is generally well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in about Very Good Condition.
Type of Finish: Black Alloy Cylinder & Frame, Blued Barrel
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright and the rifling is sharp. There are a few spots of minor erosion, and there’s some stubborn fouling in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 8+ out of 10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 65% of its metal finish. There is a short, thin crack in the front edge of the frame under the barrel. The most notable finish loss is in the backstrap where the "PROPERTY OF U.S. AIR FORCE" marking has been almost completely removed. There is wear on each side of the barrel, more notable on the left. There is a patch of wear on the right of the frame below and in front of the cylinder and there is handling wear in the grip areas. There is even wear around the exterior of the cylinder outside the flutes. The barrel's finish has a plum hue. There is some discoloration from oxidation on the unfinished side faces of the hammer. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to lightly tool marked with strong slots. The remaining markings are clear. Overall, this revolver is in Good Condition (see Mechanics, Our Assessment).
Mechanics: Due to the alloy construction of the cylinder, we do not recommend shooting this revolver. The action functions correctly. The cylinder lockup has no play when the trigger is depressed. The single action is crisp. We did not fire this handgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This revolver comes with a "USAF" marked black leather flap pistol holster and a Colt Archives factory letter indicating that this revolver shipped November 13, 1951 to the Port Transportation Officer, San Francisco Port of Embarkation in San Francisco, California as one of 150 revolvers of the same type in the shipment.
Our Assessment: When the Korean War erupted in 1950, the US Air Force put out a call for lightweight, compact personal defense weapons that could be issued to aircrews. Colt and Smith & Wesson, two of the largest and oldest revolver manufacturers in America, both submitted prototypes that used aluminum alloy in their designs. After testing, orders were placed for 1,189 Colt and 1,210 S&W revolvers, each receiving their own Air Force numbers on the butt, with all 2,400 revolvers considered prototypes. The Air Force adopted S&W’s design and ordered over 40,000, though the initial 2,400 revolvers also remained in inventory.
Unfortunately, the aluminum alloy that was so cutting edge and lightweight was also the design’s downfall. By 1959, many of the aluminum alloy cylinders and frames showed significant breaks, cracks, and weaknesses, with some having ruptured altogether. The Commanding Officer of the Air Materiel Command ordered all Aircrewman revolvers be destroyed by mutilation and sold as scrap. Given their limited production, very few of the Colt Aircrewman revolvers escaped the crusher and torch. Author Kevin Williams noted in his Summer 2009 article in “The Rampant Colt” that he had been able to catalog only 50 surviving examples which were believed to be authentic.
This Colt Aircrewman was made in 1951 and is in Good Condition. There is a short, thin crack in the front edge of the frame under the barrel, common for this model. Due to the alloy construction of the cylinder, we do not recommend shooting this revolver. While this example's U.S. Air Force Property marking has been removed, it retains its Air Force number, “A.F. No. 501”, on the butt, matching the included Colt Archives factory letter, which also lists this revolver’s factory serial number. These revolvers were the beginning of a revolution in gun materials, and this one, with its factory letter, is a wonderful example of the Colt Aircrewman. Whether you’re a firearms collector, military historian, or specifically a Colt fan, this incredibly scarce rev
Colt Camp Perry Model .22 LR 10" Single-Shot Target Pistol 1931 C&R
Lot #534 (Sale Order 534 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: Camp Perry
Serial Number: 1615
Year of Manufacture: 1931
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Action Type: Single Action, Single Shot, Rotating Breech, Rimfire Pistol
Barrel Length: 10”
Sights/ Optics: The front sight is a Patridge blade pinned to a base fixed to the front of the barrel, adjustable for elevation. The rear sight is a square notch dovetailed to the rear of the topstrap, adjustable for windage.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered walnut with silver-colored Colt medallions. The grips show handling wear with some scattered light marks. The wood shows some discoloration. The checkering is generally well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in about Very Good Condition as not original to the gun.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original, the frame and crane are serial-matching.
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with sharp rifling. There are infrequent spots of minor erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 8 or 9 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 80% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. Most of the balance is wear in the grip areas. There are a few other spots of minor wear. There are infrequent minor nicks and scratches. The worn areas show minor oxidation. There are spots of oxidation around the edges of the grip straps under the grips. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to lightly tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in Very Good Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The trigger pull is crisp. The barrel locks up with no play to the frame. We have not fired this pistol. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The Colt “Camp Perry” was first cataloged in 1926 to meet the demand for a single-shot target pistol of superior grip, balance, and accuracy. It remains one of the scarcest Colt cartridge pistols, with only about 2,500 produced in total over a 15 to 20-odd year production run. With the barrel fixed in the breech block, the design was inherently more accurate than contemporary revolvers or autoloaders, but still had the same form-factor as a Colt Officer’s Model, though it was slimmer due to the lack of a cylinder or recoil shield. Despite the quality of the design and, according to a 1929 catalog listing, “Having won every official match for .22 caliber single-shot pistols in which it has been entered, including the NRA .22 Cal Slow-Fire Pistol Match, the USRA 50-yard Pistol Championship, and the 50-meter-International Pistol Match”, interest in the pistol was limited, and the model was finally discontinued in 1941.
This Colt Camp Perry Model Target Pistol was made in 1931 and is in Very Good Condition. It features a 10” barrel, 80% of its original blued finish, replacement two-piece checkered walnut grips with silver-colored Colt medallions, strong mechanics, and a mostly bright bore with sharp rifling (there are infrequent spots of minor erosion). Lastly, this revolver comes from the personal collection of inventor, founder, and President of Universal Firearms, Abe Seiderman, and should be of additional interest to collectors for that ownership lineage. A signed Certificate Of Authenticity from the Seiderman family will be included with this piece.
Colt Detective Special 6-Shot .32 New Police/.32 S&W Long 2" Snub Nose DA/SA Revolver 1966 C&R
Lot #535 (Sale Order 535 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: Detective Special
Serial Number: 942908
Year of Manufacture: 1966 (COLT Serial Number Database)
Caliber: .32 Colt New Police (.32 S&W Long)
Action Type: DA/SA Double and Single Action 6-Shot Revolver with Swing-Out Cylinder
Barrel Length: 2”
Sights/Optics: The front sight is a serrated ramped blade fixed to the top of the barrel. The rear sight is a square-notch integral to the topstrap. The upper edges of the top strap are serrated to reduce glare.
Stock Configuration and Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered walnut panels with silver-colored Colt medallions. The inside of each panel has "908" hand-written, matching the last three digits of the revolver’s serial number. The grips have a few minor nicks and scuffs with one more notable ding at the bottom edge of the left panel at the rear. The checkering is well defined. There are no other chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Very Good Plus Condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 10 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 97% of its metal finish. There are a few minor nicks and scratches with one more notable scratch on the sideplate under the Rampant Colt. The action shows minor operational wear, mostly in the cylinder lead-in grooves. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, the revolver is in Fine Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this revolver. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork, and Accessories: This revolver comes in a Colt two-piece faux-wood cardboard box with a reproduction end label and a Colt Handbook.
Our Assessment: The Colt Detective Special was in many ways the same revolver as the Police Positive Special, except for the barrel length, which was reduced to 2” (very few were produced with 3” barrels). The Colt Detective Special was a favorite among “plain clothes” police detectives, as the Colt “snub nose” held 6 cartridges, as opposed to only 5 in a Smith & Wesson J-frame piece. The Detective Special had a long production run from 1927-1995, a testament to its popularity.
This Colt Detective Special Snub Nose Revolver was made in 1966, quite late for the .32 New Police chambering, and is in Fine Condition. The .32 Colt New Police cartridge is the same as .32 S&W Long, but Colt was never a fan of marking their guns with their chief competitor's name. This revolver features a 2” snub nose barrel, 97% of its crisp, original blued finish, beautiful two-piece checkered walnut grips with silver-colored Colt medallions (the inside of each panel has "908" hand-written, matching the last three digits of the revolver’s serial number), strong mechanics, and a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion, and comes in a Colt two-piece faux-wood cardboard box with a reproduction end label and a Colt Handbook. There is a notable scratch on the sideplate under the Rampant Colt, and a notable ding at the bottom edge of the left grip at the rear. Whether you're looking for a revolver for concealed carry or want to add to a Colt collection, this will make a nice pony for your stable.
Colt Detective Special 6-Shot .32 New Police/.32 S&W Long 2" Snub Nose DA/SA Revolver 1954 C&R
Lot #536 (Sale Order 536 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: Detective Special
Serial Number: 661607
Year of Manufacture: 1954 (COLT Serial Number Database)
Caliber: .32 Colt New Police (.32 S&W Long)
Action Type: DA/SA Double and Single Action 6-Shot Revolver with Swing-Out Cylinder
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “DETECTIVE SPEC. / .32 COLT N.P. CTG.”. The right side of the barrel is marked “COLT’S MFG. CO. / HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A ”. The side plate is marked with a Rampant Colt. The crane and cut are marked “661607”.
Barrel Length: 2”
Sights/Optics: The front sight is a serrated ramp fixed to the top of the barrel. The rear sight is a rectangular notch “gutter” sight in the top strap. The top strap is serrated for glare reduction.
Stock Configuration and Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered walnut panels with silver-colored Colt medallions at their tops. The checkering is semi-smooth, and there is light handling wear on the butt. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Very Good Condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9.5/10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 98% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows very light operation wear. There is no pitting on the cylinder. There are very light burn marks on the cylinder face. There is light thinning around the edges. The frame has turned to a nice plum color. The barrel, cylinder, and side-plate have retained their blue. The cylinder shows signs of carry as there is color thinning on some chambers. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver is in Excellent Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder produces solid full lockup on all six chambers. The double action trigger pull is smooth. The single action pull is crisp. We did not fire this revolver. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork, and Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The Colt Detective Special was in many ways the same revolver as the Police Positive Special, except for the barrel length, which was reduced to 2” (very few were produced with 3” barrels). The Colt Detective Special was a favorite among “plain clothes” police detectives, as the Colt “snub nose” held 6 cartridges, as opposed to only 5 in a Smith & Wesson J-frame piece. The Detective Special had a long production run from 1927-1995, a testament to its popularity.
This Colt Detective Special Snub Nose Revolver was made in 1954 and is in Excellent Condition. The .32 Colt New Police cartridge is the same as .32 S&W Long, but Colt was never a fan of marking their guns with their chief competitor's name. This revolver features a 2” snub nose barrel, 98% of its crisp, original blued finish, with the frame having turned to a pleasing plum color, classic two-piece checkered walnut grips with silver-colored Colt medallions, strong mechanics, and a brilliantly bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion. Whether you're looking for a revolver for concealed carry or want to add to a Colt collection, this will make a great pony for your stable.
Colt Post-WW1 Army Special .32-20 WCF 6" SA/DA Revolver 1920 C&R
Lot #537 (Sale Order 537 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: Army Special
Serial Number: 477604
Year of Manufacture: 1920 (https://www.colt.com/serial-lookup)
Caliber: .32-20 Winchester Center Fire
Action Type: Single and Double Action Revolver with Swing Out Cylinder
Barrel Length: 6”
Sights/ Optics: The front sight is a rounded blade with a rectangular base fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a "U"-notch in the top strap at the rear.
Grip Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered black hard rubber “fleur-de-lis” models with "COLT" in an oval at their tops, a stylized "C" around the grip screw escutcheons, and “fleur-de-lis” accents at the top and bottom of the checkering. The inside of each panel has the matching serial number "477604" hand-scribed. The grips have light handling wear with some nicks and scuffs in the smooth borders. The checkering is well defined. There are no external chips or cracks, but there is cracking around the grip screw hole on the interior of the left panel. Overall, the grips are in Very Good Condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is semi-bright with sharp rifling. There is some light erosion and scattered stubborn fouling in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates about 7 out of 10.
Overall Condition: The pistol retains about 93% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at most edges. There are some scattered spots of minor oxidation, easiest seen on the side faces of the hammer. There are some scattered minor nicks, scuffs, and scratches. The action shows operational wear including a thin turn-line on the cylinder. The screw heads range from sharp to lightly tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver is in Very Good Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder locks with no play when the trigger is depressed. The double action trigger pull is smooth, the single action is crisp. We did not fire this handgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box Paperwork and Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The Colt Army Special was introduced in 1908 as the successor to the New Army and New Navy models, and can be quickly distinguished from its predecessors by the more modern frame profile, the rounded cylinder release thumb latch, and the grips which were hard rubber “fleur-de-lis” models until 1923. The action also debuted Colt's "positive lock", which continued to be used in Colt revolvers all the way into the Serpents! The “Army Special” was superseded by (or really just renamed) the “Official Police” in 1928 after Colt discovered the US Army was more interested in their semi-automatic offerings, but that various police departments around the country still preferred revolvers.
This Colt Army Special Revolver was made in 1920 and is in Very Good Condition. It features a 6” barrel, 93% of its original, lustrous commercial blued finish, gorgeous two-piece, serial number matching, checkered black hard rubber “fleur-de-lis” grips with "COLT" in an oval at their tops, a stylized "C" around the grip screw escutcheons, and “fleur-de-lis” accents at the top and bottom of the checkering, and a semi-bright bore with sharp rifling (there’s some light erosion and scattered stubborn fouling). This is an elegant revolver chambered for a snappy cartridge, and the fleur-de-lis grips distinguish this piece as a full bloom beauty. Lastly, this revolver comes from the personal collection of inventor, founder, and President of Universal Firearms, Abe Seiderman, and should be of additional interest to collectors for that ownership lineage. A signed Certificate Of Authenticity from the Seiderman family will be included with this piece.
US Army Post-WW1 PLAN 1919 Colt New Service M-1917 .45 ACP 5.5" Revolver 1918 C&R
Lot #538 (Sale Order 538 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: US Army New Service Model 1917
Serial Number: Factory Serial Number: 300069, Army Serial Number: 149021
Year of Manufacture: Scholarly research on Coltforum has revealed this revolver was made in late December 1918
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action Type: Double Action / Single Action Revolver with 6-Shot Swing Out Cylinder
Markings: There is the traditional Colt two-line address and patent dates marking on the top of the barrel.The crane cut is marked “H / 300069 / Z”, with that number found again in the crane. The sideplate has a Rampant Colt. There is an “eagle / S20” inspector’s mark above the sideplate on the left of the frame. The underside of the barrel is marked “”UNITED STATES PROPERTY””. The butt is marked "U.S. / ARMY / MODEL / 1917 / No / 149 / 021". The inside of each grip panel has "300069" hand-written in pencil. The left of the barrel is marked "COLT D.A. 45".
Barrel Length: 5 1/2”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a tall Patridge style blade. The rear sight is a “U”-notch integral to the topstrap.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece smooth walnut. They are both marked in pencil on the interior panels with a serial number matching that of the revolver. The grips have some nicks, scuffs, and scratches. There are no chips or cracks. The butt of the grip frame has the commonly found lanyard swivel. Overall, the grips are in Very Good Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore, but there is some light scattered pitting. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates a 9 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 98% of its metal finish. There is a light scratch on the left side of the barrel. There is a light nick in the bottom right edge of the frame above the trigger. There is a thin turn line not through the finish on the cylinder. The action shows minor operational wear. The screw heads are sharp with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver is in Excellent Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The lockup is tight on all 6 chambers. The double action trigger pull is smooth, the single action is crisp. We did not fire this handgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The US Army sought to break the stalemate on the Western Front in WW1 with a massive proposed final offensive known as "Plan 1919". It would consist of medium tanks, heavy tanks, and infantry piercing the German lines, attacking and destroying command and control centers, and reducing strongpoints, to be followed by light tanks, truck mounted infantry, and huge cavalry formations pouring through the gaps created by the initial assault. The Battle of the Argonne Forest and the subsequent Armistice in November 1918 ended the war before Plan 1919 could be put into effect, but many of the contracts for arms and equipment let by the US government in preparation for Plan 1919 continued to be honored, as the Treaty of Versailles was not signed until June 1919, and the US needed to ensure they had sufficient weaponry to resume hostilities if the Germans continued to stall. This explains the large amount of M-1913 Patton sabers, Pedersen device equipment, and Colt 1917 revolvers made after the Armistice in late 1918 and well into 1919.
This US Army Post-WW1 “PLAN 1919” Colt M-1917 .45 ACP Revolver was made in late December 1918 and is in Excellent Condition. It features a 5.5” barrel, 98% of its incredible crisp, original blued finish, elegant, serial-matching two-piece smooth walnut grips, service sights, proper martial markings, strong mechanics, and a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion (only some light scattered pitting). Lastly, this revolver comes directly from the personal collection of award-winning gunwriter and book author Rick Hacker, and a signed letter of authenticity from Mr. Hacker will accompany this piece. This is a stunningly high condition US Army Colt M-1917 Revolver, and would be a phenomenal addition to any Great War or martial arms collection.
Colt Pre-WW2 New Service .45 Colt 7.5" SA/DA Revolver, Deluxe Checkered Walnut Grips 1925 C&R
Lot #539 (Sale Order 539 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: New Service
Serial Number: 322421
Year of Manufacture: 1925 (https://www.colt.com/serial-lookup)
Caliber: .45 Colt
Action Type: Single and Double Action Revolver with Swing Out Cylinder
Barrel Length: 7 1/2”
Sights/ Optics: The front sight is a rounded blade fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a "U"-notch in the top strap at the rear.
Grip Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece deluxe checkered walnut with silver-colored Colt medallions, smooth diamonds around the screw escutcheons, and decorative borders. The inside of each panel has the matching serial number "322421" hand-written. The grips have minor handling wear with a few small nicks. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Very Good to Fine Condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with sharp rifling. There is infrequent faint erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 9 out of 10.
Overall Condition: The pistol retains about 87% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. The most notable finish wear is on the sideplate and the right of the frame behind the cylinder. Each of these patches of finish wear have some minor erosion, and the wear is likely from cleaning. There are some scattered spots of minor oxidation and a few spots of minor erosion. The barrel has light finish wear at the muzzle on each side and a few other spots of minor scuffing. The action shows operational wear including a thin turn-line on the cylinder. The screw heads range from sharp to lightly tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver is in Very Good Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder locks with no play when the trigger is depressed. We did not fire this handgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box Paperwork and Accessories: None
Our Assessment: Colt’s New Service, introduced in 1898, was their largest frame swingout cylinder double action revolver, and the first such Colt revolver with a cylinder rotation to the right. With its rugged frame and hard hitting calibers, the gun in time became a favorite with the US military. When the US Army decided to adopt it in 1909, they were looking for a man-stopper to replace their New Army double action revolvers that had gained such a poor reputation in the Spanish-American War and the Philippine Insurrection that followed. The result was the .45 Colt chambered Model 1909. After the US Army adopted the Colt Model 1911 Semi-Auto, they wanted revolvers in the same caliber for the Great War, and the Model 1917 New Service was adopted, this time chambered in .45 ACP. During its production span from 1898-1944, the New Service represents one of the longest continuous runs of any double action Colt firearm. In addition to their military production, the New Service revolvers were also offered on the commercial market, and this is one such example.
This Colt New Service Revolver was made in 1925 and is in Very Good Condition. It features a 7.5” barrel, 87% of its original, lustrous commercial blued finish, gorgeous two-piece, serial number matching, checkered walnut deluxe grips with silver-colored Colt medallions, smooth diamonds around the screw escutcheons, and decorative borders, great mechanics, and a mostly bright bore with sharp rifling (there’s infrequent faint erosion). This is a robust revolver chambered for a stout cartridge, and the fleur-de-lis grips distinguish this piece as a full bloom beauty. Lastly, this revolver comes from the personal collection of inventor, founder, and President of Universal Firearms, Abe Seiderman, and should be of additional interest to collectors for that ownership lineage. A signed Certificate Of Authenticity from the Seiderman family will be included with this piece.
Colt US WW1 Era Commercial Government Model 1911 .45 ACP 5" Semi-Auto Pistol 1917 C&R
Lot #540 (Sale Order 540 of 674)
Make: Colt
Model: Government Model
Serial Number: C88808
Year of Manufacture: 1917 (https://colt.com/serial-lookup)
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Auto with Removable Magazine
Barrel Length: 5”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a short blade fixed to the front of the slide. The rear sight is a "U"-notch dovetailed into the rear of the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered walnut with smooth diamonds around the grip screws. The interior of the right panel is not inlet for the shoulders of the grip screw bushings, sitting with a slight gap to the frame. The interior of the left is inlet for the shoulders, but not far enough at the top, leaving a more minor gap towards the top. The grips have minor handling wear with only a few tiny marks. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Fine Condition as later-vintage and not original to the gun.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Most remaining finish is Original to the parts. Some worn areas show treatment with cold blue. The barrel is a later-vintage Colt National Match barrel.
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion in the bore, but there is a little stubborn fouling. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 8 or 9 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 85% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at most edges. There is some scattered light finish wear, mostly toward the front of the slide and dust cover. There is light handling wear in the grip areas. There are voids in the finish on the right of the frame at the serial marking and on the right of the slide above where it appears oxidation was cleaned off. Some worn areas show treatment with cold blue. There is some other scattered minor oxidation, mostly in the worn areas. There are some small nicks and scratches with a minor "idiot mark" under the slide stop. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads are tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in Very Good Condition as not parts-original.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this pistol. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with one later-vintage Colt fully blued 7-round magazine stamped “COLT / 45 AUTO” on the bottom floorplate.
Our Assessment: The Colt 1911 .45 ACP semi-automatic pistol was designed by the legendary firearms inventor John Moses Browning, and developed for the US Army after the .38 LC revolver failed to stop charging Moro warriors in the Philippines. The US Army issued the powerful .45 to officers, NCOs, and machine gunners in the Punitive Expedition and World War 1. The Model 1911 was the end-result of a series of developments by Browning, starting with his Model 1900. The advances made by Browning were revolutionary at the time, and were so successful that they are considered commonplace today. Browning not only developed first a pivoting and then a tilting barrel to allow for a locked system, but he also developed the concept of "the slide", a feature now synonymous with semi-automatic handguns. Having secured the contract for the Model 1911 US military issue sidearm, Colt also offered the pistol to the commercial market as the "Government Model". Many Government Model 1911s were privately purchased by servicemen who may not have otherwise been issued a pistol, especially after the US entered WW1 in April 1917. While serial number records show approximately 22,000 Government Models produced in 1917, those numbers include Colt's foreign contracts, thus there were significantly few available for the domestic US market.
This Colt US WW1 Era Commercial Government Model 1911 .45 Semi-Auto Pistol was made in 1917, just around the time that America entered the Great War, and is in Very Good Condition as not parts-original. It features a 5” later-vintage Colt National Match barrel, 85% of its original commercial “high polish” blued finish (some worn areas show treatment with cold blue), later-vintage two-piece checkered walnut grips with smooth “double diamonds” around the grip screws, a later-vintage Colt fully blued 7-round mag, clear markings, and a mostly bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion (there’s a little stubborn fouling). All told, this is a fine example of a Colt Commercial Government Model 1911 from the Great War era.
Modern 30" Winchester Authorized Dealer "Horse & Rider" Porcelain On Steel Advertising Sign
Lot #541 (Sale Order 541 of 674)
The name Winchester has been synonymous with finely crafted American made firearms since 1866. This Modern Made 30” Winchester Authorized Dealer “Horse & Rider” Porcelain On Steel Advertising Sign is in Very Good Condition, with some chipping and patina around the hanging holes, moderate chipping to the black finish along the upper right front, some scattered chipping around the front edge, some light scratching and dark spotting at front, some scattered chipping and whitish spotting at back, and with some scattered wear evident. Otherwise, the sign is in fine shape, with no other damage to the tough porcelain on steel construction. Most interestingly, it’s one sided, measures 30” in diameter, and boasts a striking front design of red, yellow, brown, black, and white, with the classic “horse and rider” logo across the upper front, “AUTHORIZED / WINCHESTER / DEALER” at the middle front, and “SINCE 1866” in small font across the lower front. A fine example of a Modern Made 30” Winchester Authorized Dealer “Horse & Rider” Porcelain On Steel Advertising Sign.
Modern "Winchester Leader Loaded Shot Shells Smokeless" Porcelain On Steel Advertising Sign
Lot #542 (Sale Order 542 of 674)
The name Winchester has been synonymous with finely crafted American made firearms since 1866. This Modern Made 8” x 8” Winchester “Leader Loaded Shot Shells Smokeless” Porcelain On Steel Advertising Sign is in Very Good Condition, with the front design having been applied somewhat off-center to the lower left, some dark patina at the upper left front, some scattered finish abrading and dark patina around the front and back edges, a light overall arcing bend, and with some scattered wear evident. Otherwise, the sign is in fine shape, with no other damage to the tough porcelain on steel construction. Most interestingly, it’s one sided, measures 8” x 8” in a square shape, and boasts a striking front design of orange, yellow, brown, black, and white, with an illustration of a hunter taking a shot at a quail, “WINCHESTER / TRADE MARK / LEADER / LOADED SHOT SHELLS / SMOKELESS” across the upper front, and “STAYNLESS” over a spurious “MADE IN U.S.A.” marking at the lower right front. It features a hanging hole at each corner, and is a fine example of a Modern Made 8” x 8” Winchester “Leader Loaded Shot Shells Smokeless” Porcelain On Steel Advertising Sign.
Vintage 1920s Winchester "AMERICAN CLUB" Model Leather & Metal Ice Skates
Lot #543 (Sale Order 543 of 674)
In the 1920s, fresh off of lucrative World War 1 military contracts, the legendary Winchester sought to diversify from a manufacturer of solely firearms and ammunition to a broad-based gun, hardware, and sporting goods operation. This pair of Vintage 1920s Winchester “AMERICAN CLUB” Model Leather & Metal Ice Skates are in Fair Condition, with the end of the left leather heel strap having torn away long ago, some seam tearing to the upper sewn end of that left leather heel strap, moderate seam tearing to the upper back left leather heel, heavy surface cracking and tearing to the middle of the right leather heel strap, some scattered verdigris and spot patina to the metal heel strap buckles, heavy verdigris to the brass lacing grommets of the right skate, moderate scattered drying, darkening, crazing, and wrinkling to the leather bodies, moderate scattered patina to the metal skates, and with moderate overall age wear evident. Otherwise, the skates are in fair shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, they are fully mounted skates, certainly rarer than the clamp-on metal only skates more commonly found, sport tough brown leather bodies, brown finished brass lacing grommets along the insteps, and brown leather heel straps with metal buckles, and are stamped along the left sides of the metal skates with their model name, “-AMERICAN CLUB- / HARDENED”, the size, “10 1/2”, and their maker, the famous “WINCHESTER / -TRADEMARK- / MADE IN U.S.A.”. They are a correct left and right pair, and are an honest example of rare, original Vintage 1920s Winchester “AMERICAN CLUB” Model Leather & Metal Ice Skates.
Vintage 1920s Winchester "LAKE PLACID" Model Clamp-On Metal Ice Skates
Lot #544 (Sale Order 544 of 674)
In the 1920s, fresh off of lucrative World War 1 military contracts, the legendary Winchester sought to diversify from a manufacturer of solely firearms and ammunition to a broad-based gun, hardware, and sporting goods operation. This pair of Vintage 1920s Winchester “LAKE PLACID” Model Clamp-On Metal Ice Skates are in Good Condition, with heavy drying, stiffening, darkening, and surface cracking to the leather heel supports and heel straps, and with some overall scratching, spot patina, and age wear evident. Otherwise, the skates are in fine shape, with absolutely no cracking or other damage to the tough metal construction. Most interestingly, they boast the classic “W” for Winchester incised toes, with the number “5332” (likely the model number) stamped above, sport the original brown leather heel supports and heel straps, and are stamped along each left side with their model name, “-LAKE PLACID-”, the size, “10”, and their maker, the famous “WINCHESTER / -TRADEMARK- / MADE IN U.S.A.”. They are a correct left and right pair, feature the original metal key still attached with a blue and white cotton string, and are a fine example of rare, original Vintage 1920s Winchester “LAKE PLACID” Model Clamp-On Metal Ice Skates.
Vintage 1950s Winchester Mod. 10 Boys Clamp-On Metal Roller Skates
Lot #545 (Sale Order 545 of 674)
In the 1950s, fresh off of lucrative World War 2 military contracts, the legendary Winchester sought to once again diversify from a manufacturer of solely firearms and ammunition back to a broad-based gun, hardware, and sporting goods operation. This pair of Vintage 1950s Winchester Mod. 10 Boy’s Clamp-On Metal Roller Skates are in Very Good Condition, with some scattered fading, dark soiling, and edge fraying to the web heel straps, and with some scattered scratching, spot patina, and age wear evident. Otherwise, the skates are in fine shape, with absolutely no cracking or other damage to the tough metal construction. Most interestingly, they boast all of the original, still fully functional black hard rubber wheels, sport the original light red canvas web heel straps with metal closure buckles and end tips, and are stamped at each front toe with their maker, the legendary “WINCHESTER / TRADEMARK”, along with the style, “MOD. / 10”, marked at each instep. They were designed for boys ages 4 through teens, date to the ca. 1950s, and are a fine example of rare, original Vintage 1950s Winchester Mod. 10 Boy’s Clamp-On Metal Roller Skates. A great relic of a halcyon era, the “mom and apple pie” 1950s.
Vintage 1950s Winchester Model No. 3536 Boys Clamp-On Metal Roller Skates In Original Box
Lot #546 (Sale Order 546 of 674)
In the 1950s, fresh off of lucrative World War 2 military contracts, the legendary Winchester sought to once again diversify from a manufacturer of solely firearms and ammunition back to a broad-based gun, hardware, and sporting goods operation. This pair of Vintage 1950s Winchester Model No. 3536 Boy’s Clamp-On Metal Roller Skates are in Very Good Condition, with some light spot patina to the top surfaces, some patina to the wheel housings, the top end of the box having completely torn away in jagged fashion long ago, an old store price of “2 95” hand marked in black at the upper right front box, some scattered scratching, edge scuffing, and spot darkening to the rest of the box, and with some scattered age wear evident. Otherwise, the skates are in fine shape, with absolutely no cracking or other damage to the tough nickel plated metal construction. Most interestingly, they boast all of the original, still fully functional red painted metal wheels with gray, unfinished metal housings, sport the original brown leather heel straps with foam padded red plastic comfort cushions, and are stamped at each front toe with their maker, the famous “WINCHESTER / TRADEMARK / MADE IN U.S.A. / U.S.A. PATENTS”, along with a few lines of patent numbers with “PATENT PEND.” across the bottom. They are marked with the model number “3536” at the underside of each toe, and are complete with the original “WINCHESTER ROLLER SKATES / NEW HAVEN 4, CONN.” red and yellow cardboard box, which is printed with the matching model “No 3536”. The presence of the one digit postal code in the address denotes manufacture between 1943-1963, though the skates were almost certainly produced in the 1950s, and were designed for teens. A fine example of rare, original Vintage 1950s Winchester Model No. 3536 Boy’s Clamp-On Metal Roller Skates, and a great relic of a halcyon era, the “mom and apple pie” 1950s.
Winchester has always had a way with advertisements of striking the perfect combination of sentimentality and impending adventure without coming across as saccharine. This Vintage 1950s Winchester Models 70, 88 “When you’re glad it’s a…” Cardboard Advertising Poster is in Good Condition, having been completely flattened for the time being, as it’s currently shrink wrapped to poster board for temporary storage/preservation, and with a 15 1/2” vertical line of deep wrinkling down the upper middle front, a 3 1/2” horizontal line of wrinkling along the middle left front, some surface tearing at the upper right and lower left front, some scattered dark soiling and small surface tears around the front, some scattered scuffing and wrinkling to the corners and edges, and with some overall age wear evident. Otherwise, the poster is in fine shape, with no other damage to the fragile die-cut cardboard construction. Most interestingly, it’s a classic tri-fold stand-up poster, measures 28” x 24 3/8”, and features a stirring depiction of a cowboy armed with a Winchester Model 88 lever action charging a black bear at the upper middle front; this image is a wonderful fugue of Remington and Russell styling, with the cowboy looking adamantine, his horse appearing spooked, and the bear looking ferocious. The poster boasts “When you’re glad it’s a…WINCHESTER” at the middle front, above a pair of 308 Winchester ammo boxes, sports the classic Model 70 bolt action at the right front, with “MODEL 70” in a yellow ball above and “World’s Finest Bolt Action Rifle…9 Calibers-11 Styles” next to the rifle, and exhibits a Model 88 lever action at the left front, with “MODEL 88” in a yellow ball above, and “Present Day Version of ‘The Gun That Won The West’ 243 WINCHESTER 308 WINCHESTER 358 WINCHESTER” next to the rifle. It reads “More Knockout Punch for All Game” across the lower middle front, carries “2306-PRINTED IN U.S.A.” in small font at the lower left front, and dates to the mid-1950s. A fine example of a very rare, original Vintage 1950s Winchester Models 70, 88 “When you’re glad it’s a…” Cardboard Advertising Poster.
Winchester has always had a way with advertisements of striking the perfect combination of sentimentality and impending adventure without coming across as saccharine. This Vintage 1950s Western Winchester Weimer Pursell Illustrated Rabbit Hunting Framed Advertising Poster is in Very Good Condition, with a 1” tear in the top left edge, a spot of brownish soiling nearby at the top left front, a 1/2” tear and a 1/4” tear in the upper right edge, a small “L” shaped tear in the lower middle, some light scattered wrinkling, nicking, and “browning” around the edges, and with some scattered age wear evident. Otherwise, the poster is in fine shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it measures 39 1/4” x 26” in a brand new, plexiglass faced, dark brown hardwood 40” x 27” frame, bears a crisp illustration at front, with a large rabbit scurrying across the foreground and an armed hunter trekking through the snow in pursuit in the background, all set against a leafless forest hillside, and carries “Western / TRADEMARKS / WINCHESTER” spelled out in large red lettering along the lower front, the printed signature of the illustrator, “Weimer Pursell”, neatly tucked into the shadow at the lower left front, and the printing information, including the copyright date of 1955, in small black lettering along the bottom front. This poster was one in a series of four similar designs copyrighted in 1955 by the Olin Mathieson Chemical Corporation (parent company of Western Winchester); the other three designs included a squirrel, deer, and pheasant. A fine example of a rare, original Vintage 1950s Western Winchester Weimer Pursell Illustrated Rabbit Hunting Framed Advertising Poster.
Vintage 1960s "HEADQUARTERS FOR WINCHESTER RIFLES and SHOTGUNS" Horse & Rider Tapestry
Lot #549 (Sale Order 549 of 674)
The name Winchester has been synonymous with finely crafted American made firearms since 1866. This Vintage 1960s “HEADQUARTERS FOR WINCHESTER RIFLES and SHOTGUNS” Horse & Rider Tapestry is in Good Condition, with moderate tearing to the lower right edge piping, a slit tear in the lower left edge piping, moderate overall brownish spot soiling, and with some overall age wear evident. Otherwise, the tapestry is in fine shape, with no other damage to the artificial white silk construction. Most interestingly, it measures 28 1/2” x 19 1/2”, bears “HEADQUARTERS FOR / WINCHESTER / RIFLES and SHOTGUNS” in large blue and red flock type printing at front, centered by their classic “horse and rider” logo in matching blue flock printing, and features a thin red and gold cotton hanging cord at top, along with a wooden stiffening rod with “ball” ends in a seam along the top, and matching red and gold cotton fringes along the bottom. It boasts gold flock printed decorative lines at each side of the upper front, sports matching gold vinyl edge piping, and dates to the 1960s. A fine example of a rare, original Vintage 1960s “HEADQUARTERS FOR WINCHESTER RIFLES and SHOTGUNS” Horse & Rider Tapestry.
No hunting lodge or gun room is complete without a nice set of antlers mounted on the wall. This Custom Winchester Inspired 4-Point Buck Antlers Mounted & Barbed Wire Rustic Wooden Sign is in Fair Condition, with heavy chipping to the wood, heavy drying to the antlers, heavy patina to the barbed wire, and heavy overall wear evident. Most interestingly, it measures 30” x 8”, carries “WINCHESTER” and their “X” logo marked in red at the upper and lower front wood body, respectively, and features a nice set of 4 point buck antlers mounted at the middle front. It bears twisted metal barbed wire strands around the edges, exhibits a hand written inscription at the upper right back detailing when, where, how, and by whom the deer was taken, and is an honest example of a Custom Winchester Inspired 4-Point Buck Antlers Mounted & Barbed Wire Rustic Wooden Sign.
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “MADE IN NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S. OF AMERICA / -WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL-”, “-WINCHESTER- / -TRADE MARK-”, and “MODEL 43-218 BEE-”. The right side of the receiver is marked “27890A”. The top of the barrel and the top of the chamber ring each have an ovalled “WP” proof mark. The bottom of the bolt body is hand-scribed “27890”.
Barrel Length: 24”, Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed into a hooded, textured, ramped base fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a “U”-notch semi-buckhorn elevator sight dovetailed to the barrel and fine elevation adjustable. The left-rear of the receiver is drilled and tapped for scope or peep-sight mounts (none included).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is one-piece smooth walnut with a semi-pistol grip, straight comb, sling rings at the front and rear, and a checkered steel buttplate. The stock has a few light handling marks. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 5/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate has light wear around the edges with well defined checkering. Overall, the stock is in about Excellent Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates at 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish is strong and complete throughout with only some faint operational wear and finish loss on the edges of the trigger guard. The bolt body shows light operational wear and the knob has minor oxidation. The screw heads range from sharp to lightly tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in about Excellent Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with one correct blued 3-round magazine marked “B” on the follower. Overall, the magazine is in about Excellent Condition, with only faint wear. It features intact feed lips and a strong spring.
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 43 was introduced in 1948 as a fast-handling bolt action rifle fed from a detachable box magazine. Offered only until 1957, the Model 43 was chambered for .218 Bee, .22 Hornet, .25-20, and .32-20. The .218 Bee is a classic varmint cartridge that almost every man wants in their arsenal. It’s known for its relatively fast velocities and ability to take down small game.
This Winchester Model 43 Bolt Action Rifle was made in 1950 and is in Excellent Condition. It features a 24” barrel, 98% of its lustrous, original blued finish, a gorgeous one-piece smooth walnut stock with a checkered steel buttplate, one correct blued 3-round mag marked “B” on the follower, strong mechanics, and a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion. With its minty bore, this rifle ought to be a tack driver. Whether you’re looking for a new varmint rifle or to round out your Winchester collection, this is a wonderful example of the Model 43.
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “MADE IN NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S. OF AMERICA / -WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL-”, “-WINCHESTER- / -TRADE MARK-”, and “MODEL 43-25-20 WIN.-”. The right side of the receiver is marked “32963A”. The top of the barrel and the top of the chamber ring each have an ovalled “WP” proof mark. The bottom of the bolt body is hand-scribed “32963”.
Barrel Length: 24”, Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed into a hooded, textured, ramped base fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a “U”-notch semi-buckhorn elevator sight dovetailed to the barrel and fine elevation adjustable. The receiver bridge and the left-rear of the receiver are drilled, tapped, and filled for scope or peep-sight mounts (none included).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is one-piece smooth walnut with a semi-pistol grip, straight comb, sling rings at the front and rear, and a checkered steel buttplate. The stock has a few light handling marks. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 5/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate has light wear around the edges with well defined checkering. Overall, the stock is in about Excellent Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates at 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 97% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish is strong and complete throughout with only some faint operational wear and finish loss on the edges of the trigger guard. The bolt body shows light operational wear and the knob has minor oxidation. There is some more prominent wear and finish loss on the front sight hood. The screw heads range from sharp to lightly tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in about Excellent Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with one correct blued 3-round magazine. Overall, the magazine is in about Fine Condition, with faint wear and finish loss. It features intact feed lips and a strong spring.
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 43 was introduced in 1948 as a fast-handling bolt action rifle fed from a detachable box magazine. Offered only until 1957, the Model 43 was chambered for .218 Bee, .22 Hornet, .25-20, and .32-20.
This Winchester Model 43 Bolt Action Rifle was made in 1950 and is in Excellent Condition. It features a 24” barrel, 97% of its lustrous, original blued finish, a gorgeous one-piece smooth walnut stock with a checkered steel buttplate, one correct blued 3-round mag, strong mechanics, and a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion. With its minty bore, this rifle ought to be a tack driver. Whether you’re looking for a new varmint rifle or to round out your Winchester collection, this is a wonderful example of the Model 43.
Deluxe, First Year Winchester Model 43 .25-20 Win 24" Mag Fed Bolt Action Rifle 1948 C&R
Lot #553 (Sale Order 553 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 43 Deluxe
Serial Number: 6455
Year of Manufacture: 1948
Caliber: .25-20 Winchester (.25-20 WCF)
Action Type: Bolt Action With Detachable Magazine
Barrel Length: 24”, Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed into a hooded, textured, ramped base fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a V-notch elevator sight dovetailed to the barrel. The rear of the receiver is mounted with a Lyman 57A peep sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is one-piece checkered walnut with a capped semi-pistol grip, sling swivels at the front and rear, and a checkered steel buttplate. The stock has light handling wear with some scattered light nicks, compressions, and handling marks. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 1/2” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. Overall, the stock is in about Fine Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates at 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 97% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at some edges, most notable on the muzzle and trigger guard. The bottom metal has a few light marks. The bolt knob has some minor oxidation. The bolt body shows operation wear. The screw heads range from sharp to lightly tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in about Excellent Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with one correct blued 3-round magazine. Overall, the magazine is in about Fine Condition, with faint wear and finish loss. It features intact feed lips and a strong spring.
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 43 was introduced in 1948 as a fast-handling bolt action rifle fed from a detachable box magazine. Offered only until 1957, the Model 43 was chambered for .218 Bee, .22 Hornet, .25-20, and .32-20. Deluxe versions featured a beautiful checkered walnut stock with a capped semi-pistol grip, and many were fitted with Lyman 57A receiver peep sights.
This Deluxe, First Year Winchester Model 43 Bolt Action Rifle was made in 1948 and is in Excellent Condition. It features a 24” barrel, 97% of its lustrous, original blued finish, a gorgeous one-piece deluxe checkered walnut stock with a “WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO.” hard rubber capped semi-pistol grip and a checkered steel buttplate, a classic Lyman 57A receiver peep sight, one correct blued 3-round mag, solid mechanics, and a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion. With its exceptional bore, this rifle ought to be a tack driver. Whether you’re looking for a new varmint rifle or to round out your Winchester collection, this is a wonderful example of a scarce Deluxe, First Year Model 43.
Deluxe, First Year Winchester Model 43 .32-20 Win 24" Mag Fed Bolt Action Rifle 1948 C&R
Lot #554 (Sale Order 554 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 43 Deluxe
Serial Number: 5329
Year of Manufacture: 1948
Caliber: .32-20 Winchester (.32-20 WCF)
Action Type: Bolt Action With Detachable Magazine
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “MADE IN NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S. OF AMERICA / -WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL-”, “-WINCHESTER- / -TRADE MARK-”, and “MODEL 43-32-20 WIN.-”. The left side of the receiver is marked with the serial number “5329”. The top rear of the barrel and top front of the receiver are marked with Winchester ovalled “WP” proofs. The bottom of the bolt is marked “5329”.
Barrel Length: 24”, Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed into a hooded, textured, ramped base fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a “U”-notch semi-buckhorn elevator sight dovetailed to the barrel and fine-elevation adjustable. The left-rear of the receiver is drilled, tapped, and filled for scope or peep-sight mounts (none included).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is one-piece checkered walnut with a capped semi-pistol grip, straight comb, sling rings at the front and rear, and a checkered steel buttplate. The stock has a few light handling marks. There are no chips or cracks. The checkering is sharp and attractive with only faint wear on some peaks. The LOP measures 13 5/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate has light wear around the edges with well defined checkering. Overall, the stock is in about Excellent Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates at 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish is strong and complete throughout with only some light thinning on the muzzle. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in about Excellent Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with one correct 3-round blued magazine. Overall, the magazine is in about Excellent Condition, with faint wear and finish loss. It features intact feed lips and a strong spring. The rifle is also fitted with a “Hunter 2001” brown leather shoulder sling in Fine Condition.
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 43 was introduced in 1948 as a fast-handling bolt action rifle fed from a detachable box magazine. Offered only until 1957, the Model 43 was chambered for .218 Bee, .22 Hornet, .25-20, and .32-20. Deluxe versions featured a beautiful checkered walnut stock with a capped semi-pistol grip.
This Deluxe, First Year Winchester Model 43 Bolt Action Rifle was made in 1948 and is in Excellent Condition. It features a 24” barrel, 98% of its lustrous, original blued finish, an elegant one-piece deluxe checkered walnut stock with a “WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO.” hard rubber capped semi-pistol grip and a checkered steel buttplate, classic beaded blade hooded front and sporting rear sights, one correct blued 3-round mag, strong mechanics, and a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion. With its minty bore, this rifle ought to be a tack driver. Whether you’re looking for a new varmint rifle or to round out your Winchester collection, this is a wonderful example of a scarce Deluxe, First Year Model 43.
Action Type: Bolt Action Rifle with Internal Box Magazine
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “-MODEL 54-”, “WINCHESTER / -TRADE MARK-”, and “-NICKEL STEEL-” in front of the rear sight boss. The left side of the barrel at the rear is marked “.30 GOV’T ’06.”, over an ovalled “WP” proof, with another ovalled “WP” proof on the left side of the front receiver. The middle left side of the receiver is marked “WINCHESTER / -TRADE MARK-”. The right side of the chamber ring is marked “32034A”. The right side of the barrel is marked “MADE IN U.S.A. WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / NEW HAVEN, CONN. PATENTS APPLIED FOR”. The bottom of the bolt is hand-scribed “32034” and has inspection marks.
Barrel Length: 24”, Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade pinned to a slotted base fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a “U”-notch semi-buckhorn elevator sight dovetailed to the barrel, fine elevation adjustable. The top of the chamber ring is drilled, tapped, and filled for mounting an optic (none included). The left-rear of the receiver is drilled, tapped, and filled for a receiver sight (none included).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is one-piece checkered walnut with a checkered forend, checkered semi-pistol grip, fluted straight comb, sling eyelets at the front and rear, and a checkered steel buttplate. The stock has some scattered nicks, scuffs, and scratches. The checkering is slightly smoothed at the peaks, but well defined. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 3/4" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate has mostly worn to white with some scattered surface erosion, but the serrations remain well defined. Overall, the stock is in about Fine Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with sharp rifling. There is some minor fouling throughout, which has turned to a patina color at the muzzle. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates at 9/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 80% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. The barrel has some light finish wear, minor scuffs and scratches scattered throughout, and infrequent minor surface oxidation. The receiver’s finish is generally strong with only a few light marks including finish loss where a receiver sight was once mounted. The bolt has light operational wear in the body, and handling wear on the handle. The magazine floorplate is mostly worn to white with light patina from handling. The trigger guard has some surface oxidation. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in about Very Good Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The rifle has a three-position safety similar to the M-1903: all the way to the left locks the bolt and disables the trigger; straight up disables the trigger but the bolt is free to move, and to the right enables the rifle to be fired. We did not fire this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 54 was the company's first bolt-action rifle firing high-velocity cartridges capable of taking big game, and for use in so-called big-bore target matches, and laid the groundwork for the famed Model 70. It had a fairly short production run, with about 50,000 made from 1925-1936. The “NRA Standard” of the Model 54 rifle was introduced in 1931, and featured a select-grade walnut stock with checkering, and a checkered steel buttplate.
This Winchester Model 54 NRA Standard Rifle was made in 1931 and is in Very Good Condition. It features a 24” barrel, 80% of its original blued finish, an elegant one-piece walnut stock with a checkered forend, a checkered semi-pistol grip, and a checkered steel buttplate, clear markings, solid mechanics, and a mostly bright bore with sharp rifling (there’s some minor fouling throughout, which has turned to a patina color at the muzzle). This classic Depression-era Model 54 is chambered in .30-06, one of the most popular deer hunting cartridges in America. This rifle shows the standard wear concomitant with its age and likely use in the field, but has a nice bore ready to bag some game for years to come.
Winchester Model 54 .22 Hornet 24" NRA Standard Bolt Action Rifle 1933 C&R
Lot #556 (Sale Order 556 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 54 “NRA Standard”
Serial Number: 40561A
Year of Manufacture: 1933
Caliber: .22 Hornet
Action Type: Bolt Action Rifle with Internal Box Magazine
Barrel Length: 24”, Round
Sights/Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to a ramped base that’s slotted for a hood (none included). The left side of the receiver is mounted with a Lyman 48W adjustable aperture sight. The top of the chamber ring is drilled, tapped, and filled. The rear sight dovetail has been filled. The barrel in front of the filled dovetail has a pair of drilled, tapped, and filled holes.
Stock Configuration and Condition: The stock is one-piece checkered walnut with a checkered forend, checkered semi-pistol grip, fluted straight comb, sling swivels at the front and rear fitted with a brown leather rifle sling by Boyt, and a checkered steel buttplate. The stock has been relieved on the left for the installed receiver sight. There are some scattered light nicks and scratches. The checkering is well defined, but smoothed in some places on the grip. There are no chips. The LOP measures 13 3/4” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate has wear around the edges, some erosion at the heel, and deep mottled patina throughout, but the checkering remains well defined. There are a few small cracks around the buttplate. Overall, the stock is in Very Good Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates at 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 65% of its metal finish. The finish is generally strong throughout with some edge-thinning and a few scattered minor marks. The bottom metal shows the most finish loss with the majority having taken to a dark patina. The action shows light operational wear. There is some light oxidation and thinning throughout. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Very Good Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The rifle has a three-position safety similar to the M-1903: all the way to the left locks the bolt and disables the trigger; straight up disables the trigger but the bolt is free to move; to the right enables the rifle to be fired. We did not fire this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork, and Accessories: This rifle comes with an attached brown leather rifle sling by Boyt in Very Good Condition.
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 54 was the company's first bolt-action rifle firing high-velocity cartridges capable of taking big game, and for use in so-called big-bore target matches, and laid the groundwork for the famed Model 70. It had a fairly short production run, with about 50,000 made from 1925-1936. The “NRA Standard” of the Model 54 rifle was introduced in 1931, and featured a select-grade walnut stock with checkering, and a checkered steel buttplate. Initially only chambered in .30-06 or .270 Win, the .22 Hornet caliber was added to the lineup in 1933.
This Winchester Model 54 NRA Standard Rifle was made in 1933 and is in Very Good Condition. It features a 24” barrel, 65% of its original blued finish, an elegant one-piece walnut stock with a checkered forend, checkered semi-pistol grip, and checkered steel buttplate (there are a few small cracks around the buttplate), a Lyman 48W adjustable aperture sight on the receiver, clear markings, strong mechanics, and a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion. This classic Depression-era Model 54 is chambered in .22 Hornet, the most desirable caliber for this model.
Winchester Model 54 .270 Win 24" NRA Standard Bolt Action Rifle 1934 C&R
Lot #557 (Sale Order 557 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 54 "NRA Standard”
Serial Number: 40913A
Year of Manufacture: 1934
Caliber: .270 Winchester (.270 WCF)
Action Type: Bolt Action Rifle with Internal Box Magazine
Barrel Length: 24”, Round
Sights/Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to a ramped base fixed to the barrel and slotted for a hood (none included). The rear sight is a “U”-notch semi-buckhorn elevator sight dovetailed to the barrel; the notch is fine elevation adjustable. The top of the chamber ring has a pair of drilled, tapped, and filled holes, as does the left side of the receiver.
Stock Configuration and Condition: The stock is one-piece checkered walnut with a checkered forend, checkered semi-pistol grip, fluted straight comb, sling swivels at the front and rear, and a checkered steel buttplate. The stock has some scattered nicks, scuffs, and scratches. The checkering is strong and attractive. There are no chips. There is a small crack on the front left of the forend. The LOP measures 13 3/4” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate has some wear primarily at the heel and toe, but the checkering remains strong. Overall, the stock is in about Fine Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates at 9/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 95% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish is strong and complete throughout, save for the bottom metal which shows a modest amount of scratches and scuffs that have removed some of the finish, along with finish loss around the edges. There is thinning on the muzzle and front sight. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to lightly tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Fine Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The rifle has a three-position safety similar to the M-1903: all the way to the left locks the bolt and disables the trigger; straight up disables the trigger but the bolt is free to move; to the right enables the rifle to be fired. We did not fire this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork, and Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 54 was the company's first bolt-action rifle firing high-velocity cartridges capable of taking big game, and for use in so-called big-bore target matches, and laid the groundwork for the famed Model 70. It had a fairly short production run, with about 50,000 made from 1925-1936. The “NRA Standard” of the Model 54 rifle was introduced in 1931, and featured a select-grade walnut stock with checkering, and a checkered steel buttplate.
This Winchester Model 54 NRA Standard Rifle was made in 1934 and is in Fine Condition. It features a 24” barrel, 95% of its lustrous, original blued finish, an elegant one-piece walnut stock (there’s a small crack on the front left of the forend) with a checkered forend, checkered semi-pistol grip, and checkered steel buttplate, clear markings, solid mechanics, and a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion. This classic Depression-era Model 54 is chambered in .270 WCF, a suitable cartridge for hunting deer-sized game at open ranges, making it ideal for plains game and mountain hunting. This high condition example is likely better suited for a well curated Winchester collection.
Rare, Late Winchester Model 54 .220 Swift 26" NRA Standard Bolt Action Rifle 1936 C&R
Lot #558 (Sale Order 558 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 54 “NRA Standard”
Serial Number: 49254A
Year of Manufacture: 1936
Caliber: .220 Swift
Action Type: Bolt Action Rifle with Internal Box Magazine
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “-WINCHESTER / PROOF STEEL”, “-MODEL 54-”, “WINCHESTER- / -TRADE MARK-”, and “.220 SWIFT”. The right side of the barrel is marked “MADE IN U.S.A. WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / —NEW HAVEN, CONN.—PATENTED—”. The left rear of the barrel and the left front of the receiver are marked with Winchester ovalled “WP” proofs. The left side of the receiver is marked “WINCHESTER / -TRADE MARK-”. The right side of the receiver is marked with the serial number “49254A”.
Barrel Length: 26”, Round
Sights/Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to a ramped base that’s slotted for a hood (none included). The top of the barrel has a pair of drilled, tapped, and filled holes in front of the filled rear sight dovetail. The left side of the receiver is mounted with a Lyman 48W adjustable aperture sight.
Stock Configuration and Condition: The stock is one-piece checkered walnut with a checkered forend, checkered semi-pistol grip, fluted straight comb, sling swivels at the front and rear, and a checkered steel buttplate. The stock shows light handling wear with a few compressions, scratches, and scuffs. The checkering remains relatively strong throughout. It appears that there are two support rods that have been installed and capped with resin on each end. The LOP measures 14” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. Overall, the stock is in about Very Good Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright and the rifling is well-defined. There is light erosion throughout the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates at 7/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 80% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish is strong and complete throughout save for the bottom metal which has mostly taken to patina. There is finish loss on the muzzle. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to lightly tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Fine Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The rifle has a three-position safety similar to the M-1903: all the way to the left locks the bolt and disables the trigger; straight up disables the trigger but the bolt is free to move; to the right enables the rifle to be fired. We did not fire this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork, and Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 54 was the company's first bolt-action rifle firing high-velocity cartridges capable of taking big game, and for use in so-called big-bore target matches, and laid the groundwork for the famed Model 70. It had a fairly short production run, with about 50,000 made from 1925-1936. The “NRA Standard” of the Model 54 rifle was introduced in 1931, and featured a select-grade walnut stock with checkering, and a checkered steel buttplate.
This Winchester Model 54 NRA Standard Rifle was made in 1936 and is in Fine Condition. It features a 26” barrel (the unique barrel length for the .220 Swift examples), 80% of its original blued finish, an elegant one-piece walnut stock (it appears that there are two support rods that have been installed and capped with resin on each end) with a checkered forend, checkered semi-pistol grip, and checkered steel buttplate, a Lyman 48W adjustable aperture sight on the receiver, clear markings, strong mechanics, and a mostly bright bore with well-defined rifling and light erosion throughout. The .220 Swift semi-rimmed rifle cartridge was developed by Winchester and introduced exclusively for the Model 54 in 1935. Ideal for small game and varmint hunting, .220 Swift was the first factory-loaded rifle cartridge with a muzzle velocity of over 4,000 fps, and is still the fastest commercial rifle round in the world. This Model 54, with its very high serial number of 49254A, was among the last 1,000 ever made by Winchester.
Late Winchester Model 54 Super Grade .30-06 24" Bolt Action Rifle Weaver K2.5 Scope 1936 C&R
Lot #559 (Sale Order 559 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 54 Super Grade
Serial Number: 49809A
Year of Manufacture: 1936
Caliber: .30-06 Springfield (.30 Gov’t ’06)
Action Type: Bolt Action Rifle with Internal Box Magazine
Barrel Length: 24”, Round
Sights/Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to a ramped base that’s slotted for a hood (none included). The rear sight dovetail has been filled. The top of the receiver is mounted with a Weaver K 2.5 scope on a Redfield base. The scope features a fine crosshair reticle; the sight picture is fairly clear, though a bit foggy. The glass is free of any notable scratches. The scope rates in Very Good Condition. The left side of the receiver is mounted with a sight base, but the sight itself has been removed to accommodate the scope. The stock has a cutout for the sight.
Stock Configuration and Condition: The stock is one-piece high-grade checkered walnut with an ebony nose cap, a “WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO.” hard rubber capped semi-pistol grip, straight comb with cheek piece, sling plates at the front and rear with installed Super Grade sling rings, and a Winchester red rubber buttpad. The stock has some scattered nicks, scuffs, and scratches. The checkering is strong and attractive. There is a small nick on the right side of the wrist that has removed a couple of the checkers. There is a small crack in the top of the wrist. The LOP measures 13 3/4” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttpad. The buttpad has darkened with age, and shows some scattered nicking and overall wear. Overall, the stock is in about Very Good Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is well-defined. There is some light erosion evenly dispersed throughout the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates at 7/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 80% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish is strong and complete throughout save for the bottom metal which has mostly worn to white and taken some light patina. There is finish loss on the muzzle. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to lightly tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Very Good Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The rifle has a three-position safety similar to the M-1903: all the way to the left locks the bolt and disables the trigger; straight up disables the trigger but the bolt is free to move; to the right enables the rifle to be fired. We did not fire this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork, and Accessories: This rifle comes with its attached scope as mentioned above.
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 54 was the company's first bolt-action rifle firing high-velocity cartridges capable of taking big game, and for use in so-called big-bore target matches, and laid the groundwork for the famed Model 70. It had a fairly short production run, with about 50,000 made from 1925-1936. The “Super Grade” of the Model 54 rifle was only offered from 1934-1936, and not many were made, as the quality was so fine that most patrons could not afford such a rifle during the depths of the Great Depression. The Super Grade featured a beautiful high-grade checkered walnut stock with an ebony nose cap, a capped semi-pistol grip, and a straight comb with cheek piece.
This example was made in 1936 and is in Very Good Condition. This Model 54 is chambered in .30-06, one of the most popular deer hunting cartridges in America, and with its very high serial number of 49809A, it was among the last few hundred ever made by Winchester.
Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Super Grade G7064C .30-06 24" Bolt Action Rifle, B&L Scope 1952 C&R
Lot #560 (Sale Order 560 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 70 Super Grade (Catalog No. G7064C)
Serial Number: 206646
Year of Manufacture: 1952
Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
Action Type: Bolt Action with Internal Hinged Floorplate Magazine
Barrel Length: 24”, Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a tall brass beaded blade dovetailed to a textured, ramped base fixed to the front of the barrel. The base is grooved for a hood that is not present. The front sight is not original to the gun. The rear sight has been removed, a blank has been dovetailed in its place. The left-rear and top of the receiver are drilled and tapped with Stith adjustable bases holding a Bausch & Lomb scope with post reticle. The scope has light wear in the body, and the glass would benefit from a good cleaning.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is one-piece hand checkered walnut with an ebony nose cap, a “WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO.” hard rubber capped pistol grip, straight comb with European-style cheekpiece, Super Grade sling plates inlaid at the front and rear with Super-Grade QD swivels, and a checkered steel buttplate. The stock has scattered nicks, scuffs, and scratches with a few more notable dings. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate has light wear around the edges and at the heel. The fit of the plate to the wood indicates that it is a replacement. Overall, the stock rates in Very Good Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original, the bolt is serial-matching.
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with sharp rifling. There is some minor erosion and stubborn fouling in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates about 8 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 94% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at some edges. There is minor finish wear at the muzzle on each side. There are a few scattered minor marks with some light scuffing on the bottom metal. The action shows operational wear. There is handling wear on the bolt knob. The screw heads range from sharp to disfigured with usable slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Very Good Plus Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork, and Accessories: Included is the installed B&L scope.
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 70, known as the “Rifleman’s Rifle”, is one of the most iconic American sporting rifles ever made. It was introduced in 1936 as Winchester’s new and significantly improved bolt-action rifle chambered in big calibers, firing high velocity cartridges capable of taking big game, and for use in so-called big-bore target matches. The Model 70 has been prized by hunters and shooters alike for nearly 90 years, and is one of the benchmarks by which all bolt action rifles are measured. Pre-64 examples of the Winchester Model 70 are held in particularly high esteem. The Super Grade version of the Model 70 has a more attractive grain to the wood, and features an ebony nose cap, a capped pistol grip, a cheekpiece, and better checkering than would be found on the Standard Rifles. The Super Grades account for only 2.73% of total pre-64 Model 70 production.
This example was made in 1952 and is in Very Good Plus Condition. It features a 24” barrel, 94% of its crisp, original blued finish, a gorgeous one-piece checkered walnut stock with an ebony nose cap, a “WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO.” hard rubber capped pistol grip, straight comb with European-style cheekpiece, Super Grade sling plates inlaid at the front and rear with Super-Grade QD swivels, and a checkered steel buttplate, clear markings, strong mechanics, and a mostly bright bore with sharp rifling, some minor erosion, and some stubborn fouling. The front sight is not original to the gun, the rear sight has been removed and a blank has been dovetailed in its place, and the fit of the buttplate to the wood indicates that it is a replacement. This rifle is fitted with a Bausch & Lomb scope with post reticle on “STITH MOUNTS” adjustable bases. The scope has light wear in the body, and the glass would benefit from a good cleaning. Any GI returning home from the Second World War would’ve been thrilled to carry this Winchester Model 70 into the woods on a hunting trip. This beauty is chambered in .30-06 Springfield. With a good 150-grain bullet, .30-06 shoots flat enough for just about any deer hunting imaginable, and is just fine for the largest whitetail and mule deer. With a 180-grain bullet, it packs more than enough punch for elk, black bear, and moose. Pre-64 Model 70s garner significant collector
Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Standard G7003C .270 Win 24" Bolt Action Rifle 1952 C&R
Lot #561 (Sale Order 561 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 70 Standard Rifle, Catalog No. G7003C
Serial Number: 215486
Year of Manufacture: 1952
Caliber: .270 Winchester (.270 WCF)
Action Type: Bolt Action with Internal Hinged Floorplate Magazine
Barrel Length: 24”, Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a brass beaded blade dovetailed into a hooded, textured, ramped base fixed to the barrel. The rear sight is a flip up invertible "V-U"-notch dovetailed to the rear of the barrel, with white diamond aim reference and fine-elevation adjustment. The left side of the receiver is drilled, tapped, and filled for a receiver sight (none included). The top of the chamber ring and bridge are both drilled, tapped, and filled.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is one-piece hand checkered walnut with a pistol grip, fluted “Monte Carlo” comb, sling swivels at the front and rear, and a checkered steel buttplate. The checkering is mostly crisp with light wear on their peaks. The wood shows a few scattered minor compressions, light scuffs, and scratches. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 1/2” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. Overall, this stock rates in about Fine Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original, the bolt is serial-matching.
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, this bore rates at 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish is strong and complete throughout. There are a few deep nicks in the trigger guard that have introduced some rust. The front sight hood has taken some minor corrosion and oxidation. The metal shows some light scratches and scuffs. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Excellent Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The manual safety functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with an attached Eubanks Pioneer Leather hand tooled brown leather shoulder sling in Fine Condition.
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 70, known as the “Rifleman’s Rifle”, is one of the most iconic American sporting rifles ever made. It was introduced in 1936 as Winchester’s new and significantly improved bolt-action rifle chambered in big calibers, firing high velocity cartridges capable of taking big game, and for use in so-called big-bore target matches. The Model 70 has been prized by hunters and shooters alike for nearly 90 years, and is one of the benchmarks by which all bolt action rifles are measured. Pre-64 examples of the Winchester Model 70 are held in particularly high esteem.
This Pre-1964 Winchester Model 70 Standard Rifle was made in 1949 and is in Excellent Condition. It features a 24” barrel, 98% of its lustrous, original blued finish, an elegant one-piece checkered walnut stock with a pistol grip, fluted “Monte Carlo” comb, and checkered steel buttplate, a Eubanks Pioneer Leather hand tooled brown leather shoulder sling attached to the swivels, solid mechanics, and a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion. This classic pre-64 Model 70 is chambered in .270 Winchester, a suitable cartridge for hunting deer-sized game at open ranges, making it ideal for plains game and mountain hunting. While this would still make a great hunting rifle, the Pre-64 Winchesters have high collector interest, and this example would be a great addition to a Winchester collection.
Pre-War Winchester Model 70 Standard G7008C .220 Swift 26" Bolt Action Rifle 1941 C&R
Lot #562 (Sale Order 562 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 70 Standard Rifle, Catalog No. G7008C
Serial Number: 33154
Year of Manufacture: 1941
Caliber: .220 Swift
Action Type: Bolt Action Rifle with Internal Hinged Floorplate Magazine
Barrel Length: 26”, Round
Sights/Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to a hooded, textured, ramped base fixed to the front of the barrel. There is a dovetailed boss at the rear of the barrel which is currently filled with a blank. The left-rear of the receiver is drilled, tapped, and filled for a receiver sight (none included). The top of the receiver is drilled and tapped with a one-piece Redfield base and 1" rings installed.
Stock Configuration and Condition: The stock is one-piece hand checkered walnut with a pistol grip, fluted straight comb, sling swivels at the front and rear, and a checkered steel buttplate. The stock has some light nicks and scratches. There is some handling wear in the bottom of the forend. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 5/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate has some wear around the edges and at the heel, some minor surface oxidation, and well defined checkering. Overall, the stock is in Very Good Plus Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original, the trigger guard shows treatment with cold blue. The bolt is serial-matching.
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion in the bore, but there is a little stubborn fouling. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 9 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 96% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at some edges. Most of the balance is wear on the trigger guard, which shows treatment with cold blue. There are a few minor marks. The bolt has some stubborn, dried grease. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads are tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Very Good Plus Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork, and Accessories: This rifle comes with the previously mentioned installed scope mount.
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 70, known as the “Rifleman’s Rifle”, is one of the most iconic American sporting rifles ever made. It was introduced in 1936 as Winchester’s new and significantly improved bolt-action rifle chambered in big calibers, firing high velocity cartridges capable of taking big game, and for use in so-called big-bore target matches. The Model 70 has been prized by hunters and shooters alike for nearly 90 years, and is one of the benchmarks by which all bolt action rifles are measured. Pre-64 examples of the Winchester Model 70 are held in particularly high esteem.
This Pre-War Winchester Model 70 Standard Rifle was made in 1941 and is in Very Good Plus Condition. It features a 26” barrel, 96% of its crisp, original matte blued finish (the trigger guard shows treatment with cold blue), an elegant one-piece checkered walnut stock with a pistol grip, fluted straight comb, and checkered steel buttplate, clear markings, strong mechanics, and a mostly bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion (just a little stubborn fouling). The top of the receiver is drilled and tapped with a one-piece Redfield base and 1" rings installed. This beauty is chambered in .220 Swift, a wonderful varmint cartridge capable of velocities exceeding 4,000 fps, and some find it suitable for medium game due to the outsized damage high velocity grants to its rather small projectiles. This is a beautiful rifle in a great varmint caliber, and as a pre-war Model 70, would be a fantastic addition to a collection.
Pre-War Winchester Model 70 Standard G7005C 7mm Mauser Bolt Action Rifle 1941 C&R
Lot #563 (Sale Order 563 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 70 Standard Rifle, Catalog No. G7005C
Serial Number: 36809
Year of Manufacture: 1941
Caliber: 7mm Mauser (7x57mm Mauser)
Action Type: Bolt Action Rifle with Internal Magazine and Hinged Floorplate
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “-WINCHESTER / PROOF STEEL”, “-MODEL 70”, “-WINCHESTER- / -TRADE MARK-”, and “7M/M”. The right side of the barrel is marked “MADE IN U.S.A. WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / —NEW HAVEN. CONN. —PATENTED—”. The left rear of the barrel and the left front of the receiver are marked with Winchester ovalled “WP” proofs. The right side of the receiver is marked with the serial number “36809”. The rear of the bolt is marked “FIRE” with a curved arrow.
Barrel Length: 24”, Round
Sights/Optics: The front sight is a brass beaded blade dovetailed into a hooded, textured, ramped base fixed to the barrel. The rear sight is a "U"-notch elevator sight dovetailed to the rear of the barrel, the notch is fine-adjustable for elevation. The top and left side of the receiver are drilled, tapped and filled. Only the receiver has been drilled, tapped and filled, not the top bridge.
Stock Configuration and Condition: The stock is one-piece hand checkered walnut with a pistol grip, fluted straight comb, sling rings at the front and rear, and a checkered steel buttplate. There is a notable nick on the right edge of the grip. There are a few minor nicks on the right side of the buttstock. The checkering is sharp. There are no cracks. The LOP is 13 5/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate finish is strong and complete with crisp checkering. Overall, the stock is in Excellent Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates at 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its metal finish. The finish is strong and complete throughout with no notable defects. There are a few very faint scratches on the barrel, primarily behind the rear sight. There are tool marks on the screw heads but they retain strong serviceable slots. The markings are clear. Overall, the rifle is in Excellent Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box Paperwork and Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 70, known as the “Rifleman’s Rifle”, is one of the most iconic American sporting rifles ever made. It was introduced in 1936 as Winchester’s new and significantly improved bolt-action rifle chambered in big calibers, firing high velocity cartridges capable of taking big game, and for use in so-called big-bore target matches. The Model 70 has been prized by hunters and shooters alike for nearly 90 years, and is one of the benchmarks by which all bolt action rifles are measured. Pre-64 examples of the Winchester Model 70 are held in particularly high esteem.
This Pre-War Winchester Model 70 Standard Rifle was made in 1941 and is in Excellent Condition. It features a 24” barrel, 98% of its lustrous, original blued finish, a gorgeous one-piece checkered walnut stock (there’s a notable nick on the right edge of the grip) with a pistol grip, fluted straight comb, and checkered steel buttplate, clear markings, strong mechanics, and a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion. This beauty is chambered in 7mm Mauser, the fourth scarcest caliber for this model, with only 1,470 such rifles made, comprising only a quarter of 1% of all pre-64 Model 70 production. 7x57mm Mauser is an early smokeless cartridge that was developed in the 1890s, but remains in production and widespread international use as a sporting round even today. It’s a fine deer cartridge and quite versatile with a fairly flat trajectory, modest recoil, and a wide variety of loadings typically available. This is an absolutely gorgeous pre-war Model 70 in the very scarce 7mm Mauser chambering.
Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Standard G7007C .375 H&H Magnum 25" Bolt Action Rifle 1956 C&R
Lot #564 (Sale Order 564 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 70 Standard Rifle, Catalog No. G7007C
Serial Number: 383436
Year of Manufacture: 1956
Caliber: .375 Holland & Holland Magnum
Action Type: Bolt Action Rifle with Internal Boxed Magazine and a Hinged Floorplate
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “MADE IN NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S. OF AMERICA / -WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL-”, “-WINCHESTER- / -TRADE MARK-”, and “MODEL-70 – 375 H&H MAGNUM-” in front of the rear sight and at the rear with a Winchester ovalled “WP” proof, found again on the left front of the receiver. The left side of the receiver is marked “WINCHESTER / -TRADE MARK-”. The front right of the receiver is marked with the serial number “383436”. The serial number is scribed on the bottom of the bolt.
Barrel Length: 25”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to a serrated, ramped base (slotted for a hood) fixed to the front of the barrel. The hood is not present. The rear of the barrel is drilled and tapped with a factory installed Lyman 6W sight mounted to a dovetailed base. The sight is a dual-folding leaf with two “U”-notches able to present either the lower or higher notch. The top of the chamber ring, the top of the bridge, and the left rear of the receiver are drilled, tapped, and filled.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is one-piece hand-checkered walnut with a pistol grip, fluted “Monte Carlo” comb, sling swivels at the front and rear, and a Winchester orangish red rubber buttpad. There is a long, deep crack in the top of the wrist, and a shorter crack on the bottom of the wrist. Otherwise, there are only a few minor marks. The checkering is generally well defined. There are no chips. The LOP measures 13 5/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttpad. The buttpad shows light wear and discoloration, remaining fairly supple. There is a through bolt installed just above the front of the trigger guard. Overall, the stock is in about Fair to Good Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is some scattered corrosion on some of the lands. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates at 8/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 60% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows spots of scattered, intermittent erosion throughout the receiver and barrel. The bolt knob shows handling wear and the action shows operational wear. There is thinning all around. There are some scattered minor nicks and scuffs. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Fair to Good Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. There is a safety mounted on the right side of the receiver. Pushed forwards, the safety is OFF. If pulled back all the way, it locks both the bolt and the trigger. If pulled back half-way, it blocks only the trigger. We did not fire this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with an attached Hunter brown leather shoulder sling in Good Condition.
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 70, known as the “Rifleman’s Rifle”, is one of the most iconic American sporting rifles ever made. It was introduced in 1936 as Winchester’s new and significantly improved bolt-action rifle chambered in big calibers, firing high velocity cartridges capable of taking big game, and for use in so-called big-bore target matches. The Model 70 has been prized by hunters and shooters alike for nearly 90 years, and is one of the benchmarks by which all bolt action rifles are measured. Pre-64 examples of the Winchester Model 70 are held in particularly high esteem.
This Pre-64 example was made in 1956 and is in Fair to Good Condition. This rifle was likely used extensively in the field, but saw more carry time than action based on the high bore condition. The .375 Holland & Holland Magnum round is one of the most powerful cartridges available in the Model 70, suitable for any game in North America, and also popular for hunting in Africa. Only 14,005 Model 70 rifles were made in .375 H&H Magnum (about 2.41% of total pre-64 production). We bet even Hemingway would’ve been proud to have this Model 70 on his African safari, or in his gun rack at home.
Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Standard G7009C .300 H&H Magnum 26" Bolt Action Rifle 1949 C&R
Lot #565 (Sale Order 565 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 70 Standard Rifle, Catalog No. G7009C
Serial Number: 101901
Year of Manufacture: 1949
Caliber: .300 H&H Magnum
Action Type: Bolt Action Rifle with Internal Boxed Magazine and Hinged Floorplate
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “MADE IN NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S. OF AMERICA / —WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL—”, “-WINCHESTER- / -TRADE MARK-”, “MODEL 70-”, and “300 MAGNUM”. The left rear of the barrel and left front of the receiver are marked with Winchester ovalled “WP” proofs. The left side of the receiver is marked “WINCHESTER / -TRADE MARK-”. The right front of the receiver is marked with the serial number “101901”.
Barrel Length: 26”, Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to a textured, ramped base forged to the front of the barrel. The base is slotted for a hood which is installed. The rear sight is a flip up dual leaf “U”-notch sight dovetailed to the barrel. The top of the receiver is mounted with a Redfield one-piece scope base with two scope rings.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is one-piece checkered walnut with a flat-bottom semi-pistol grip, fluted straight comb, sling rings at the front and rear, and a checkered steel buttplate. The stock has been lacquered, and the left side of the stock has a couple tiny spots where the lacquer has pooled. The left side of the stock has a notable compression. There are a few minor compression marks. There are no chips or cracks. There is some minor scattered intermittent spots of finish loss, though they’re few and far between. The LOP measures 13 5/8” from the front of the trigger to the rear of the buttplate. The buttplate has some minor wear with scuffs and scratches but the checkering is crisp. Overall, the stock rates in Excellent Condition as Refinished.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates at 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its metal finish. There is some scattered very minor finish wear with slightly more notable wear on the bottom metal. The action shows operational wear, and there is handling wear on the bolt knob. The screw heads range from sharp to lightly tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Excellent Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. There is a safety mounted on the rear of the bolt. Pushed to the front, the safety is OFF. Rotated back all the way, it locks both the bolt and the trigger. If pulled back half-way, it blocks only the trigger. We did not fire this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 70, known as the “Rifleman’s Rifle”, is one of the most iconic American sporting rifles ever made. It was introduced in 1936 as Winchester’s new and significantly improved bolt-action rifle chambered in big calibers, firing high velocity cartridges capable of taking big game, and for use in so-called big-bore target matches. The Model 70 has been prized by hunters and shooters alike for nearly 90 years, and is one of the benchmarks by which all bolt action rifles are measured. Pre-64 examples of the Winchester Model 70 are held in particularly high esteem.
This Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Standard Rifle was made in 1949 and is in Excellent Condition. It features a 26” barrel, 98% of its lustrous, original blued finish, an elegantly refinished (lacquered, with minor pooling in a few spots) one-piece checkered walnut stock with a flat-bottom semi-pistol grip, fluted straight comb, and checkered steel buttplate, clear markings, solid mechanics, and a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion. The top of the receiver is mounted with a Redfield one-piece scope base with two scope rings. This beauty is chambered in .300 Holland & Holland Magnum, a fine African plains game cartridge, and suitable for all but the most dangerous big game and pachyderms. We bet even Hemingway would’ve been proud to have this Model 70 on his African safari, or in his gun rack at home.
Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Standard G7001C .22 Hornet Bolt Action Rifle 1951 C&R
Lot #566 (Sale Order 566 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 70 Standard Rifle, Catalog No. G7001C
Serial Number: 175938
Year of Manufacture: 1951
Caliber: .22 Hornet
Action Type: Bolt Action with Internal Magazine and Hinged Floorplate
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “MADE IN NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S. OF AMERICA / —WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL—”, “-WINCHESTER- / -TRADE MARK-”, “MODEL 70”, and “-22 HORNET-”. The left rear of the barrel and left front of the receiver are marked with Winchester ovalled “WP” proofs. The left side of the receiver is marked “WINCHESTER / -TRADE MARK-”. The right front of the receiver is marked with the serial number “175938”. The top rear of the bolt is marked “FIRE”. The bolt is marked with a matching serial number.
Barrel Length: 24”, Round
Sights/Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed into a textured, ramped base (slotted for a hood) fixed to the front of the barrel. The hood is not present. The rear sight is a "U"-notch elevator sight dovetailed to the rear of the barrel; the notch is fine-adjustable for elevation. The top of the chamber ring, top of the receiver bridge, and left side of the receiver are drilled, tapped and filled.
Stock Configuration and Condition: The stock is one-piece checkered walnut with a pistol grip, fluted “Monte Carlo” comb, sling rings at the front and rear, and a checkered composition buttplate. The stock has only a couple minor compressions. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 5/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. There are a few compressions and nicks on the buttplate, which shows crisp checkering. Overall, the stock is in about Excellent Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates at 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 97% of its metal finish. There are two spots on the left side of the barrel near the back of the front sight base and two spots directly behind the rear sight that are isolated and uniform in finish loss and light erosion. There are a few other scattered minor marks. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to lightly tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Excellent Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork, and Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 70, known as the “Rifleman’s Rifle”, is one of the most iconic American sporting rifles ever made. It was introduced in 1936 as Winchester’s new and significantly improved bolt-action rifle chambered in big calibers, firing high velocity cartridges capable of taking big game, and for use in so-called big-bore target matches. The Model 70 has been prized by hunters and shooters alike for nearly 90 years, and is one of the benchmarks by which all bolt action rifles are measured. Pre-64 examples of the Winchester Model 70 are held in particularly high esteem.
This Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Standard Rifle was made in 1951 and is in Excellent Condition. It features a 24” barrel, 97% of its lustrous, original blued finish, an elegant one-piece checkered walnut stock with a pistol grip, fluted “Monte Carlo” comb, and checkered composition buttplate, clear markings, strong mechanics, and a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion. There are two spots on the left side of the barrel near the back of the front sight base and two spots directly behind the rear sight that are isolated and uniform in finish loss and light erosion. This beauty is chambered in .22 Hornet, an effective short-range fox or vermin cartridge that is relatively inexpensive and quiet. It was once cited to be the most accurate centerfire cartridge the technicians at Winchester had ever seen. For this design, the chambering is also fairly scarce, comprising about 3.5% of all pre-64 Model 70 production.
Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Standard G7002C .250-3000 Savage 24" Bolt Action Rifle 1952 C&R
Lot #567 (Sale Order 567 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 70 Standard Rifle, Catalog No. G7002C
Serial Number: 214065
Year of Manufacture: 1952
Caliber/Gauge: .250-3000 Savage
Action Type: Bolt Action Rifle with Internal Magazine and Hinged Floorplate
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “MADE IN NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S. OF AMERICA / —WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL—”, “-WINCHESTER- / -TRADE MARK-”, “MODEL 70-”, and “250-3000 SAV.”. The left rear of the barrel and left front of the receiver are marked with Winchester ovalled “WP” proofs. The left side of the receiver is marked “WINCHESTER / -TRADE MARK-”. The right front of the receiver is marked with the serial number “214065”.
Barrel Length: 24”, Round
Sights/Optics: The front sight is a brass beaded blade dovetailed into a ramped base (slotted for a hood) fixed to the front of the barrel. The hood is not present. The rear sight is a “U”-notch semi-buckhorn elevator sight dovetailed to the barrel, fine-elevation adjustable. The top of the barrel shank is serrated for glare reduction. The top of the chamber ring, top of the receiver bridge, and left side of the receiver are drilled, tapped, and filled.
Stock Configuration and Condition: The stock is one-piece checkered walnut with a pistol grip, fluted “Monte Carlo” comb, sling rings at the front and rear, and a checkered steel buttplate. The wood has a few light scattered nicks and scuffs. There is a scuff on the right side of the forend, a chip in the right side of the wrist, and a notable scrape on the left side of the wrist that has been partially filled. The checkering is sharp. The LOP is 13 5/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate has finish loss at the heel and toe, but the checkering is crisp. Overall, the stock is in Fine Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates at 10/10.
Overall Condition: The rifle retains about 98% of its finish. There is thinning on the muzzle with a few sparse light scratches. The markings are clear. The screw heads are sharp to faintly tool marked. Overall, the rifle is in Excellent Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box Paperwork and Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 70, known as the “Rifleman’s Rifle”, is one of the most iconic American sporting rifles ever made. It was introduced in 1936 as Winchester’s new and significantly improved bolt-action rifle chambered in big calibers, firing high velocity cartridges capable of taking big game, and for use in so-called big-bore target matches. The Model 70 has been prized by hunters and shooters alike for nearly 90 years, and is one of the benchmarks by which all bolt action rifles are measured. Pre-64 examples of the Winchester Model 70 are held in particularly high esteem.
This Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Standard Rifle was made in 1952 and is in Excellent Condition. It features a 24” barrel, 98% of its lustrous, original blued finish, an elegant one-piece checkered walnut stock with a pistol grip, fluted “Monte Carlo” comb, and checkered steel buttplate, clear markings, strong mechanics, and a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion. There’s a scuff on the right side of the forend, a chip in the right side of the wrist, and a notable scrape on the left side of the wrist that has been partially filled. The stock’s grain has some beautiful figuring toward the butt-end. This beauty is chambered in .250-3000 Savage, a "quarter-bore" round that was designed by Charles Newton in 1913. The “3000” portion of the designation came from the velocity (in fps) of an 87-grain bullet, which was astonishing to hunters of the time shooting plodding cartridges such as the .30-30 Win. and .30-40 Krag. Over the years, .250-3000 Savage established itself as a hunting cartridge with mild recoil and excellent accuracy. It’s also a scarce chambering for the Model 70, with only 2,750 such rifles made before they were discontinued in 1949, comprising a bit less than half of 1% of all pre-64 Model 70 production. This is a beautiful rifle in a desirable caliber that is ready to head back out in the field or add to your Winchester collection.
Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Alaskan G7035 .338 Win Magnum 25" Bolt Action Rifle 1961 C&R
Lot #568 (Sale Order 568 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 70 “Alaskan”, Catalog No. G7035
Serial Number: 520812
Year of Manufacture: 1961
Caliber: .338 Winchester Magnum
Action Type: Bolt Action Rifle with Internal Magazine and Hinged Floorplate
Barrel Length: 25”, Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to a hooded, serrated ramped base fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a Lyman 16B folding “U”-notch sight with white triangle aiming reference, adjustable for elevation and drift adjustable for windage in its dovetail on a boss at the rear of the barrel. The top of the chamber ring, top of the receiver bridge, and left side of the receiver are drilled, tapped and filled for scope mounts (none present).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is one-piece checkered walnut with a pistol grip, fluted “Monte Carlo” comb, sling swivels at the front and rear, and Winchester orangish red rubber buttpad. There are some scattered compressions and draglines. There are some scattered little marks through the finish and a couple minor scratches. There are some scattered light handling marks. The checkering is strong. The LOP measures 13 1/2” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttpad. The buttpad has some minor wear and discoloration but is still fairly supple. Overall, the stock rates in about Fine Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of its metal finish. The bolt is serial-matching. Most of the finish is strong and complete. There are some minor spots of oxidation on the bottom metal, and a few minor spots of oxidation on the bolt. The barrel has a couple minor scratches. There are some light marks. There are some areas of thinning. The action shows light operational wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Excellent Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 70, known as the “Rifleman’s Rifle”, is one of the most iconic American sporting rifles ever made. It was introduced in 1936 as Winchester’s new and significantly improved bolt-action rifle chambered in big calibers, firing high velocity cartridges capable of taking big game, and for use in so-called big-bore target matches. The Model 70 has been prized by hunters and shooters alike for nearly 90 years, and is one of the benchmarks by which all bolt action rifles are measured. Pre-64 examples of the Winchester Model 70 are held in particularly high esteem.
This Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 “Alaskan” Rifle was made in 1961 and is in Excellent Condition. It features a 25” barrel, 99% of its lustrous, original blued finish, an elegant one-piece checkered walnut stock with a pistol grip, fluted “Monte Carlo” comb, and Winchester orangish red rubber buttpad, clear markings, strong mechanics, and a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion. This beauty is chambered in .338 Winchester Magnum. Winchester developed that round in 1958, and it was tailor-made specifically for use in the Model 70. In mid-1959, Winchester announced the Model 70 “Alaskan”, chambered in the new .338 Win Mag cartridge and with a 25” barrel, and it first made it into Winchester catalogs in 1960. The .338 Win Mag round is considered one of the finest calibers for brown bear, and is one of the most popular medium-bore cartridges in North America. The .338 Win Mag Model 70 “Alaskan” is also fairly scarce, with only 9,525 such rifles made, comprising only 1.64% of total pre-64 Model 70 production. This is a classic rifle in a great hunting cartridge that is ready to bag some game. Its high condition and scarce caliber would also make it a great addition to a Winchester collection.
Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Super Grade G7056C .257 Roberts 24" Bolt Action Rifle 1950 C&R
Lot #569 (Sale Order 569 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 70 Super Grade, Catalog No. G7056C
Serial Number: 171346
Year of Manufacture: 1950
Caliber: .257 Roberts
Action Type: Bolt Action Rifle with Internal Hinged Floorplate Magazine
Barrel Length: 24”, Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to a hooded, textured, ramped base fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a "U"-notch elevator sight dovetailed to a boss at the rear of the barrel; the notch is fine-adjustable for elevation. The top of the chamber ring, top of the receiver bridge, and left side of the receiver are drilled, tapped, and filled.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is one-piece checkered walnut with an ebony nose cap, a “WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO.” hard rubber capped pistol grip, straight comb with cheekpiece, sling plates at the front and rear with Super Grade swivels installed, and a checkered steel buttplate. The stock has scattered minor wear with a few notable dings in the left side of the wrist at the front of the checkering. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 5/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate has little in the way of wear with well defined checkering. Overall, the stock is in Fine Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original, the bolt is serial-matching.
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with sharp rifling. There is some scattered light erosion in the bore, mostly toward the muzzle-end, and some stubborn fouling. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 7 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its metal finish. There are a few scattered faint marks, and there’s minor operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to lightly tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Fine to Excellent Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 70, known as the “Rifleman’s Rifle”, is one of the most iconic American sporting rifles ever made. It was introduced in 1936 as Winchester’s new and significantly improved bolt-action rifle chambered in big calibers, firing high velocity cartridges capable of taking big game, and for use in so-called big-bore target matches. The Model 70 has been prized by hunters and shooters alike for nearly 90 years, and is one of the benchmarks by which all bolt action rifles are measured. Pre-64 examples of the Winchester Model 70 are held in particularly high esteem. The Super Grade version of the Model 70 has a more attractive grain to the wood, and features an ebony nose cap, a capped pistol grip, a cheekpiece, and better checkering than would be found on the Standard Rifles. The Super Grades account for only 2.73% of total pre-64 Model 70 production.
This Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Super Grade Rifle was made in 1950 and is in Fine to Excellent Condition. It features a 24” barrel, 98% of its lustrous, original blued finish, a gorgeous one-piece checkered walnut stock (there are a few notable dings in the left side of the wrist at the front of the checkering) with an ebony nose cap, a “WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO.” hard rubber capped pistol grip, straight comb with cheekpiece, sling plates at the front and rear with Super Grade swivels installed, and a checkered steel buttplate, clear markings, strong mechanics, and a mostly bright bore with sharp rifling, some scattered light erosion (mostly toward the muzzle-end), and some stubborn fouling. This beauty is chambered in .257 Roberts. Invented by Ned Roberts, the .257 Roberts cartridge was made from the 7mm Mauser case but necked down to .250" or "quarter bore". The result is a great all-around hunting cartridge that is still popular with hand-loaders today. With the proper grain bullets, .257 Roberts can step up to larger animals like elk and caribou at moderate distances, or handle whitetail and mule deer at almost any practical distance. For the Model 70, the .257 Roberts chambering is also fairly scarce, with only 14,641 such rifles made, comprising about 2.5% of all pre-64 Model 70 production.
Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Super Grade .375 H&H Magnum 25" Bolt Action Rifle 1953 C&R
Lot #570 (Sale Order 570 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: Special Order 70 Super Grade
Serial Number: 255492
Year of Manufacture: 1953
Caliber: .375 Holland & Holland Magnum
Action Type: Bolt Action Rifle with Internal Hinged Floorplate Magazine
Barrel Length: 25”, Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a Redfield brass beaded blade (correct for Super Grade) dovetailed to a hooded, textured, ramped base fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight has two folding "U"-notch leaves in a base screwed to the rear of the barrel. The top of the receiver is drilled, tapped, and filled for mounting an optic (none present). The left-rear of the receiver is drilled, tapped, and filled for a receiver sight (none present).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is one-piece extra-fancy hand-checkered deluxe walnut with an ebony nose cap, a “WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO.” hard rubber capped pistol grip, a “Monte Carlo” comb with cheekpiece, gold initial plate in the belly, sling plates at the front and rear with Super-Grade swivels, and a Winchester orangish red rubber buttpad. The stock has some light nicks and small scratches, but no notable damage. There are no chips or cracks. The checkering is well defined. The LOP measures 13 5/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttpad. The buttpad shows light wear and discoloration, remaining fairly supple. Overall, the stock is in Fine Plus Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion in the bore, but there is some stubborn copper fouling on the lands. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 8 or 9 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 97% of its metal finish. There are a few minor nicks and small scratches. There is some scuffing on the front sight ramp. There are light tool marks at the mounting screws. The action shows light operational wear with minor handling wear on the bolt knob. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Fine Plus Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with a brass display plate listing the rifle’s configuration and special order features.
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 70, known as the “Rifleman’s Rifle”, is one of the most iconic American sporting rifles ever made. It was introduced in 1936 as Winchester’s new and significantly improved bolt-action rifle chambered in big calibers, firing high velocity cartridges capable of taking big game, and for use in so-called big-bore target matches. The Model 70 has been prized by hunters and shooters alike for nearly 90 years, and is one of the benchmarks by which all bolt action rifles are measured. Pre-64 examples of the Winchester Model 70 are held in particularly high esteem. The Super Grade version of the Model 70 has a more attractive grain to the wood, and features an ebony nose cap, a capped pistol grip, a cheekpiece, and better checkering than would be found on the Standard Rifles. The Super Grades account for only 2.73% of total pre-64 Model 70 production.
This Special Order Pre-64 Winchester Model 70 Super Grade Rifle was made in 1953 and is in Fine Plus Condition. It features a 25” barrel, 97% of its lustrous, original blued finish, a gorgeous special order one-piece extra-fancy hand-checkered deluxe walnut stock with an ebony nose cap, a “WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO.” hard rubber capped pistol grip, a “Monte Carlo” comb with cheekpiece, gold initial plate in the belly, sling plates at the front and rear with Super-Grade swivels, and a Winchester orangish red rubber buttpad, clear markings, strong mechanics, and a mostly bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion (just some stubborn copper fouling on the lands). This beauty is chambered in .375 Holland & Holland Magnum, one of the most powerful cartridges available in the Model 70, suitable for any game in North America, and also popular for hunting in Africa. Only 14,005 Model 70 rifles were made in .375 H&H Magnum (about 2.41% of total pre-64 production). As mentioned, this stunning rifle has three “special order” features, namely the custom deluxe walnut, extra fancy checkering pattern, and gold monogram plate in the belly. We bet even Hemingway would’ve been proud to have this Model 70 on his African safari, or in his gun rack at home.
Deluxe Winchester Model 1903 .22 Win Auto 20" Self-Loading Semi-Auto Rifle 1911 C&R
Lot #571 (Sale Order 571 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 1903 Deluxe
Serial Number: 58577
Year of Manufacture: 1911
Caliber: .22 Winchester Automatic
Action Type: Semi-Automatic Takedown with Tubular Magazine in Butt Stock
Barrel Length: 20” Round
Sights/Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed into the barrel. The rear sight is a “U”-notch dovetailed and screwed to the barrel.
Stock Configuration and Condition: The stocks are two-piece deluxe checkered walnut with a capped semi-pistol grip, straight comb, and sheet steel buttplate. There is a crack on the left side of the grip and a smaller fracture on the right side of the grip at the right end of the tang. The LOP measures 13 3/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the steel buttplate. There is a ding in the toe of the buttplate that has pressed into the wood and resulted in a tiny chip. There are compressions and minor scratches throughout. Overall, the stocks rate in Good Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is some erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 7/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 75% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows general operation wear. The finish on the barrel is strong but the receiver has thinned all around with some of the finish remaining on the sides in splotches. There is thinning on the leading edges and on the muzzle. There are a few small nicks on the top edges of the receiver. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in Very Good Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The takedown works as it should. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork, and Accessories: None
Our Assessment: Winchester’s Model 1903 was their first semi-automatic rifle to be chambered in a .22 rimfire cartridge, but the need for consistent ammunition for proper function led them to chamber the rifle in their own proprietary caliber known as .22 Winchester Automatic. The Model 1903 was designed by Thomas Crossley Johnson, and around 126,000 were made over its production run from 1903-1932.
This Deluxe Winchester Model 1903 Rifle was made in 1911 and is in Very Good Condition. It features a 20” barrel, 75% of its original blued finish, elegant two-piece deluxe checkered walnut stocks with beautiful grain, fit, and finish and a capped semi-pistol grip (there’s a crack on the left side of the grip, a smaller fracture on the right side of the grip at the right end of the tang, and a ding in the toe of the buttplate that has pressed into the wood and resulted in a tiny chip), a takedown that works as it should, clear markings, and a bright bore with sharp rifling and some erosion. The Model 1903 was the first in a long line of Winchester self-loading rifles, and this deluxe example would look right at home in a well appointed gun room.
Action Type: Blowback Operated Semi-Automatic Takedown with 5-Round Removable Magazine
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A. / SELF LOADING, MODEL 1905.” with patent dates and “-32 CAL.”. There are Winchester proofs at the rear of the barrel and top of the receiver. The serial number is marked on the left receiver flat at the bottom-rear and on the trigger assembly just below. The top tang is marked “MOD – 1905 / WINCHESTER / TRADE MARK”.
Barrel Length: 22” Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a Marble’s No. 2 beaded blade dovetailed to a base integral to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a folding invertible v/u notch sight with white diamond aim reference, dovetailed to the barrel. The tang is mounted with an adjustable aperture sight with a large disk.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with a capped forend, straight grip, straight comb, and smooth black hard rubber buttplate. The stocks have scratches, nicks, and scuffs. There is a crack on both sides of the forend at the receiver. The bottom of the buttstock has been broken away from the stock and then repaired back to the stock. The crack in the belly matches with the broken portion of the buttplate where there is a large chunk missing. The LOP measures 14” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate has heavy wear. Overall, the stocks are in Fair Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Refinished. The receiver and barrel show refinished cold blue, whereas the bottom metal appears original.
Bore Condition: The bore is gray to dark with well defined rifling. There is minor erosion. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 7/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 70% of its current metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. The receiver and barrel show refinished cold blue, whereas the bottom metal appears original. There are some minor nicks, scuffs, and scratches with thinning on the leading edges and at the muzzle. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Good Condition as Refinished.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle includes a vintage though not factory original 5-round box magazine that remains unmarked and with most of the bluing having worn away.
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 1905 self-loader was a blowback-operated, semi-automatic rifle produced from 1905-1920, with just over 29,000 made. As the centerfire successor to the rimfire Model 1903, it was chambered in .32 WSL and .35 WSL, with the .32 WSL cartridge designed for short-range hunting of smaller game like foxes and coyotes.
This Winchester Model 1905 .32 WSL Self-Loading Semi-Auto Rifle was made in 1907 and is in Good Condition as Refinished. It features a 22” barrel, 70% of its retouched blued finish (the receiver and barrel show refinished cold blue, whereas the bottom metal appears original), a tang mounted adjustable aperture sight, two-piece smooth walnut stocks (there’s cracking to the forend that is endemic of these models, a repair reconnecting the bottom of the buttstock back to the stock, and a crack in the belly that matches with the broken portion of the buttplate where there is a large chunk missing), and a gray to dark bore with well defined rifling and minor erosion. Collectible and historically significant, the Model 1905 is a great addition for any Winchester collection.
Action Type: Blowback Operated Semi-Automatic with 5-Round Removable Magazine
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A. SELF LOADING. MODEL 1907. PAT. AUG. 27. / DEC 10. 01. FEB. 25. 02. FEB. 17. DEC. 22. 03. AUG. 21. OCT. 30. 06. JULY 5. 10.”, “-351 CAL.”, and “-NICKEL STEEL BARREL- / ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER”. The top of the barrel and receiver are marked with ovalled “WP” proofs. The left side of the receiver and the left side of the bottom metal above the trigger are marked with the serial number “26807”. The top tang is marked “WINCHESTER / TRADE MARK / REG. U.S. PAT. OFF. / MOD.1907.S.L.”.
Barrel Length: 20”, Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade dovetail set to a base on the front of the barrel. The front sight is marked “PAT. / NOV. 4. 1902”. The rear sight is a “V”-notched elevator sight dovetailed into the rear of the barrel. The notch is fine-adjustable for elevation.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with a flat-bottom half-pistol grip, straight comb, and checkered Winchester composition buttplate. The stocks have a few scattered minor marks. The wood has darkened at the metal. There is a small 1/4” crack at the bottom right side of the wrist near the corner of the receiver. There is a thin crack on the right side of the forend at the cap, and another on the left side of the forend near the bottom. The LOP measures 14" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate shows minor wear around the edges, primarily at the heel and toe, with defined checkering. There is some excess lacquer that was applied to the stocks that have extended over onto the sides of the barrel and the metal around the wrist. Overall, the stocks are in Fine Condition as Refinished.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with sharp rifling. There is minor pinprick pitting in the muzzle. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates at 9/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 40% of its metal finish. Most of the finish on the receiver has gone to white with some of the original finish remaining in the protected areas. There is thinning on the muzzle, top of the barrel, and around the receiver with finish loss on the leading edges. Most of the blue remaining resides on the barrel. There are a few minor and intermittent spots of erosion on the right side of the receiver. The action shows light operational wear. Otherwise, there are only light handling marks. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Very Good Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle includes one vintage original blued 5-round box magazine correctly, solely marked “-.351 CAL-” on the bottom. Most of the bluing has worn away, and the magazine has operational wear and infrequent faint surface oxidation. It features intact feed lips and a very strong spring.
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 1907 is a blowback-operated, semi-automatic rifle chambered exclusively in .351 Winchester Self-Loading, and fed from a detachable box magazine located immediately forward of the trigger guard. Made from 1907-1957 with less than 50,000 produced, it remains a fairly rare rifle today. The .351 WSL chambering pushed a 180 grain bullet out of the barrel at about 1850 fps, more than twice the energy of a modern .357 Magnum shot out of a pistol. The Model 1907 followed the semi-automatic Model 1903 (rimfire) and 1905 (.32 or .35 WSL), both designed by Thomas Johnson, a key designer for Winchester who also designed the Model 12 shotgun. France ordered 2,800 of these rifles from Winchester during WW1, modified them to fire in full automatic, and issued them with larger magazines to their troops for trench raiding.
This Winchester Model 1907 Rifle was made in 1912 and is in Very Good Condition. It features a 20” barrel, 40% of its original blued finish, elegantly refinished two-piece smooth walnut stocks (there’s a small 1/4” crack at the bottom right side of the wrist, a thin crack on the right side of the forend at the cap, and another thin crack on the left side of the forend near the bottom), a correct, original 5-round mag, strong mechanics, and a bright bore with sharp rifling and just minor pinprick pitting in the muzzle. If this one isn’t gobbled up by collectors, it will make a nice camp rifle th
Action Type: Blowback Operated Semi-Automatic with 5-Round Removable Magazine
Markings: The barrel is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A. SELF LOADING MODEL 07 PAT. AUG. 27. / DEC. 10. 01. FEB. 25. 02. FEB. 17. DEC. 22. 03. AUG. 21. OCT. 30. 06. JULY 5. 10”, “-.351 CAL.”, “WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL”, and “MADE IN U.S.A.”. The top rear of the barrel and the top front of the receiver have ovalled “WP” proofs. The left side of the receiver and the left side of the bottom metal above the trigger are marked with the serial number “47218”. The top tang is marked “WINCHESTER / TRADE MARK / MADE IN U.S.A. / MOD 07 S.L.”.
Barrel Length: 20”, Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade dovetail set to a base on the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a “U”-notched, micro-adjustable sight dovetailed into the rear of the barrel with a slide step elevator present.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with a flat-bottom half-pistol grip, straight comb, sling eyelets at the front and rear, and a checkered Winchester hard rubber buttplate. The stocks have a few scattered minor marks, some scratches on the flats, and minor edge wear. The LOP measures 14” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate shows minor wear around the edges with sharp checkering. Overall, the stocks are in Fine Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 97% of its metal finish. The frame flats show several scattered marks, surface scratches, and some frosting. There is edge wear throughout and some thinning on the barrel, forward of the band. The screw heads are lightly marked. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in about Excellent Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle includes one vintage original blued 5-round box magazine correctly, solely marked “-.351 CAL-” on the bottom. The mag remains in Excellent Condition. A fine old brown leather shoulder sling is attached to the sling eyelets.
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 07 (formerly Model 1907) is a blowback-operated, semi-automatic rifle chambered exclusively in .351 Winchester Self-Loading, and fed from a detachable box magazine located immediately forward of the trigger guard. Made from 1907-1957 with less than 50,000 produced, it remains a fairly rare rifle today. The .351 WSL chambering pushed a 180 grain bullet out of the barrel at about 1850 fps, more than twice the energy of a modern .357 Magnum shot out of a pistol.
This Winchester Model 07 Rifle was made in 1940 and is in Excellent Condition. It features a 20” barrel, 97% of its lustrous, original blued finish, gorgeous two-piece smooth walnut stocks, a crisp original blued 5-round mag, strong mechanics, and a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion. This is an outstanding example of an early Winchester semi-auto rifle design, and is deserving of a spot in a well curated Winchester collection.
Action Type: Blowback Operated Semi-Automatic with 4-Round Removable Magazine
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A. SELF LOADING MODEL 1910. PAT. AUG. 27. / DEC. 10. 1901. FEB. 25. 1902. FEB. 17. DEC. 22. 1903. AUG. 21. OCT. 30. 1906. JULY 5. 1910.”, “-.401 CAL.”, and “-NICKEL STEEL BARREL- / ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER”. The top of the barrel at the rear and the top of the receiver at the front are each marked with an ovalled “WP” proof mark. The left receiver flat is marked “7915” at the bottom-rear, and the bottom-left shoulder of the trigger portion of the receiver is marked “7915” above the trigger. The top tang is marked “WINCHESTER / TRADE MARK / REG. U.S. PAT. OFF. / MOD. 1910 S.L.”.
Barrel Length: 20” Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade dovetail set to a base integral to the front of the barrel. The rear sight dovetail is filled. The tang is mounted with a Lyman aperture sight with locking lever.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with a flat-bottom half-pistol grip, straight comb, replacement serrated Remington black hard rubber buttplate, and sling eyelets in the belly and forend cap. The stocks have several scattered light compressions, nicks, dings, scratches, and scuffs with a few more moderate marks and some areas of thinning finish. The right side of the forend is cracked at the receiver. The LOP measures 13 7/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. Overall, the stocks are in about Fair Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 95% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows operation wear on the charger. There is minor thinning on the leading edges. There are several scattered light scratches and handling marks, again mostly on the receiver with little on the barrel. There is some minor oxidation on the receiver. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in about Very Good Plus Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle includes one vintage original blued 4-round magazine correctly, solely marked “-.401 CAL-” on the bottom.
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 1910 is a blowback-operated, semi-automatic rifle chambered exclusively in .401 Winchester Self-Loading, and fed from a 4-round detachable box magazine located immediately forward of the trigger guard. Made from 1910-1936 with only 20,787 produced, any Model 1910s remain fairly rare today. The .401 WSL chambering pushed a 200 grain bullet out of the barrel at more than 2,000 fps, easily twice the energy of a modern .41 Magnum shot out of a pistol, and made it more potent than the previous Winchester Self-Loading offerings. The Model 1910 followed the semi-automatic Model 1903 (rimfire), 1905 (.32 or .35 WSL), and 1907 (.351 WSL), all designed by Thomas Johnson, a key designer for Winchester who also designed the Model 12 shotgun. France ordered some of these rifles from Winchester during WW1, and they saw use in early air combat. One was even used by an observer aboard a balloon to shoot down a German airplane.
This Winchester Model 1910 Rifle was made in 1912, quite early in production, and is in Very Good Plus Condition. It features a 20” round barrel, 95% of its crisp, original blued finish, elegant two-piece smooth walnut stocks (the right side of the forend is cracked at the receiver, and the buttplate is a serrated Remington black hard rubber replacement), a tang mounted Lyman aperture sight, a correct, original blued 4-round mag, and a bright, nearly pristine bore with sharp rifling and no erosion. This is a wonderful example of an early semi-auto rifle, and should be of interest to Winchester collectors. If it isn’t gobbled up by collectors, this will make a nice camp rifle that would be excellent against predators and deer.
Action Type: Blowback Operated Semi-Automatic with 4-Round Removable Magazine
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A. SELF LOADING MODEL 1910. PAT. AUG. 27. / DEC. 10. 1901. FEB. 25. 1902. FEB. 17. 1903. AUG. 21. OCT. 30. 1906. JULY 5. 1910.”, “-.401 CAL.”, and “-NICKEL STEEL BARREL- / ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER”. The top of the barrel at the rear and the top of the receiver at the front are each marked with an ovalled “WP” proof mark. The left receiver flat is marked “18206” at the bottom-rear, the bottom-left shoulder of the trigger portion of the receiver is marked “18206” above the trigger. The top tang is marked “WINCHESTER / TRADE MARK / REG. U.S. PAT. OFF. / MOD. 1910 S.L.”.
Barrel Length: 20”, Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a “MARBLE No. 2” beaded blade dovetailed to a base on the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a “U”-notched elevator sight dovetailed into the rear of the barrel. The top tang is drilled, tapped, and filled for a tang sight (none present).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with a flat-bottom half-pistol grip, straight comb, and checkered Winchester black hard rubber buttplate. The stocks have some scattered nicks, scrapes, and scratches. The bottom right of the forend has a crack that has slightly raised a small portion. The LOP measures 13 3/4" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate has scattered light wear, generally at the heel and toe, with otherwise sharp checkering and lettering. Overall, the stocks are in Fine Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore ranges from bright to dull with sharp rifling. There is light erosion throughout. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 7 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 75% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. Most of the balance is in scattered minor surface oxidation. There are some scattered light nicks and scratches. There is finish loss on the muzzle, plunger, rear of the receiver, bottom of the receiver in front of the magazine, and on the trigger guard which has taken to a light patina. The bottom of the trigger guard has handling wear. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Very Good Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle includes one vintage original blued 4-round box magazine correctly, solely marked “-.401 CAL.-” on the bottom.The mag is in Very Good Condition, with operational wear and some minor surface oxidation. It features intact feed lips and a very strong spring.
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 1910 is a blowback-operated, semi-automatic rifle chambered exclusively in .401 Winchester Self-Loading, and fed from a 4-round detachable box magazine located immediately forward of the trigger guard. Made from 1910-1936 with only 20,787 produced, any Model 1910s remain fairly rare today. The .401 WSL chambering pushed a 200 grain bullet out of the barrel at more than 2,000 fps, easily twice the energy of a modern .41 Magnum shot out of a pistol, and made it more potent than the previous Winchester Self-Loading offerings. The Model 1910 followed the semi-automatic Model 1903 (rimfire), 1905 (.32 or .35 WSL), and 1907 (.351 WSL), all designed by Thomas Johnson, a key designer for Winchester who also designed the Model 12 shotgun. France ordered some of these rifles from Winchester during WW1, and they saw use in early air combat. One was even used by an observer aboard a balloon to shoot down a German airplane.
This Winchester Model 1910 Rifle was made in 1928 and is in Very Good Condition. It features a 20” barrel, 75% of its original blued finish, elegant two-piece smooth walnut stocks (the bottom right of the forend has a crack that has slightly raised a small portion), a “MARBLE No. 2” front sight, a correct, original blued 4-round mag, strong mechanics, and a bore that ranges from bright to dull with sharp rifling and light erosion throughout. If this one isn’t gobbled up by collectors, it will make a nice camp rifle that would be excellent against predators and deer.
Winchester Model 63 .22 LR 23" Semi-Auto Rifle 1957 C&R
Lot #577 (Sale Order 577 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 63
Serial Number: 159393
Year of Manufacture: 1957
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Action Type: Semi-Automatic with Tubular Magazine in Butt Stock
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “WINCHESTER / TRADE MARK / MADE IN U.S.A”, “MODEL 63 22 LONG RIFLE”, and “SUPER SPEED AND SUPER-X”. The underside of the receiver is marked “159393A” and the underside of the trigger guard portion is marked “159393”. The top of the barrel and receiver are marked with “WP” in oval proof marks.
Barrel Length: 23” Round
Sights/Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed into the barrel. The rear sight is a leaf and elevator “U” notch dovetail set to the barrel.
Stock Configuration and Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with a semi-pistol grip, straight comb, and checkered sheet steel buttplate. Both pieces are slightly “proud” of the metal, which is most apparent at the grip. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 3/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the steel buttplate. There is a ding in the toe of the buttplate which has pressed into the wood and resulted in a tiny chip. Outside of a few faint compression lines, the stocks have no other notable marks. Overall, the stocks rate in Fine Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Refinished
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of its current metal finish. The finish is complete throughout. There is a spot of concentrated nicks on the left side of the barrel a few inches from the front sight. There are some nicks on the sight groove on the receiver that have been blued over. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in Fine Condition as Refinished.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The takedown works as it should, though the fit between the two pieces of the receiver assembly is quite tight. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork, and Accessories: None
Our Assessment: Winchester’s Model 1903 was their first semi-automatic rifle to be chambered in a .22 rimfire cartridge, but the need for consistent ammunition for proper function led them to chamber the rifle in their own proprietary caliber known as .22 Winchester Automatic. By 1933, smokeless .22 Long Rifle ammunition had become both consistent and popular enough for Winchester to redesign the Model 1903 rifle to use the more widely available .22 LR, and that birthed the Model 63. Now considered a classic, the Model 63 was an attractive rifle, with the familiar squared receiver, a 10-round tubular magazine housed in the buttstock, a plunger on the nose of the forend to load the first round, and the ability to be “taken down” by unscrewing the knurled, captured screw at the back of the receiver, making for compact storage. The Model 63 was produced from 1933-1958 with a total of 174,962 made, and it remains as attractive today as the day it was introduced.
This Winchester Model 63 .22 LR Semi-Auto Rifle was made in 1957 and is in Fine Condition as Refinished. It features a 23” barrel, 99% of its gleaming reblued finish, two-piece smooth walnut stocks (there’s a ding in the toe of the buttplate which has pressed into the wood and resulted in a tiny chip), and a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion. This rifle has been meticulously cared for since 1957, and with its excellent shooting capability and minty bore, will make a wonderful addition to any Winchester or semi-auto .22 collection.
Pre-War Winchester Model 63 .22 LR 23" Semi-Auto Rifle 1936 C&R
Lot #578 (Sale Order 578 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 63
Serial Number: 15201
Year of Manufacture: 1936
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Action Type: Semi-Automatic with Tubular Magazine in Butt Stock
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “-WINCHESTER / PROOF STEEL”, “-MODEL 63-”, “WINCHESTER / -TRADE MARK-”, and “-22 LONG R. - SUPER SPEED & SUPER-X”. The underside of the receiver and the underside of the trigger guard portion are both marked with the serial number “15201”. The top of the barrel and receiver are marked with ovalled “WP” proof marks. The right side of the barrel is marked “MADE IN U.S.A. WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / -NEW HAVEN. CONN.-PATENT PENDING-”.
Barrel Length: 23”, Round
Sights/Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed into the barrel. The rear sight is a leaf and elevator “U”-notch dovetail set to the barrel.
Stock Configuration and Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with a semi-pistol grip, straight comb, and sheet steel buttplate. Both pieces are slightly “proud” of the metal. There is a small 1/2" crack in the wrist that begins at the end of the tang reaching toward the comb. The LOP measures 13 3/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. Overall, the stocks rate in Fine Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 95% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows light operation wear, thinning at the muzzle and leading edges, particularly on the trigger guard, freckled oxidation on the receiver, and some patina on the tang and bottom metal where there is finish loss. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in Fine Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The takedown works as it should. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork, and Accessories: None
Our Assessment: Winchester’s Model 1903 was their first semi-automatic rifle to be chambered in a .22 rimfire cartridge, but the need for consistent ammunition for proper function led them to chamber the rifle in their own proprietary caliber known as .22 Winchester Automatic. By 1933, smokeless .22 Long Rifle ammunition had become both consistent and popular enough for Winchester to redesign the Model 1903 rifle to use the more widely available .22 LR, and that birthed the Model 63. Now considered a classic, the Model 63 was an attractive rifle, with the familiar squared receiver, a 10-round tubular magazine housed in the buttstock, a plunger on the nose of the forend to load the first round, and the ability to be “taken down” by unscrewing the knurled, captured screw at the back of the receiver, making for compact storage. The Model 63 was produced from 1933-1958 with a total of 174,962 made, and it remains as attractive today as the day it was introduced.
This Pre-War Winchester Model 63 .22 LR Semi-Auto Rifle was made in 1936 and is in Fine Condition. It features a 23” barrel, 95% of its original blued finish, gorgeous two-piece smooth walnut stocks (there is a small 1/2" crack in the wrist that begins at the end of the tang reaching toward the comb), and a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion. This rifle has been meticulously cared for since 1936, and with its excellent shooting capability and minty bore, it’ll make a wonderful addition to any Winchester or semi-auto .22 collection.
Winchester Model 36 Smoothbore 9mm RF Garden Gun Bolt Action Single Shot Shotgun C&R
Lot #579 (Sale Order 579 of 674)
Make: Winchester Repeating Arms Company
Model: 36 Shotgun
Serial Number: No Serial Number Visible (NSNV)
Year of Manufacture: 1920-1927
Gauge: 9mm Rimfire Shotshell
Action Type: Bolt Action, Single Shot with extractor
Barrel Length: 17.5” Round
Sights / Optics: This shotgun is mounted with a bead front sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is one-piece walnut with a straight grip, straight comb, checkered Winchester composite buttplate, and takedown screw. The LOP measures 13 3/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. There are scratches, scuff, nicks, and compressions throughout the stock with most of the wear on the sides along the receiver. There are no cracks. Overall, the stock rates in Very Good Condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The smooth bore is gray. There is general erosion throughout. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 5/10.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 60% of its metal finish. Most of the finish has turned a deep patina. The balance of the finish shows mild operation wear. There is thinning on the leading edges. There are a few minor nicks on the barrel exterior. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this shotgun rates in about Very Good Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this shotgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 36 Shotgun was produced from 1920-1927 with only about 20,000 made. It was a unique offering from Winchester, a 9mm rimfire shotgun, and was introduced as a “garden gun” for pest control. With its single-shot, bolt-action mechanism, it offered a lightweight, compact, easy-to-handle option for vermin and varmints with minimal recoil.
This Winchester Model 36 Shotgun was made between 1920-1927 and is in Very Good Condition. It features a 17.5” barrel, 60% of its original blued finish, clear markings, a one-piece walnut stock with a protruding takedown “penny” slot screw at the middle bottom, and a gray smooth bore with general erosion throughout. This is a scarce Winchester from the interwar period.
Winchester Model 1897 '97 M97 Takedown RIOT 20" CYL 12 GA Pump Shotgun, 1957 C&R
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “MADE IN NEW HAVEN.CONN. / -U.S. OF AMERICA-”, “-WINCHESTER- / -TRADE MARK-”, “MODEL 97 - 12 GA. - 2 ¾ CHAM. / CYL.”. The top of the barrel and receiver are marked with Winchester “WP” proofs. The left side of the receiver and buttstock both have the rack number “16”. The bottom of the receiver and extension are marked with matching serial numbers. There is an “E” additionally above the receiver's serial.
Barrel Length: 20” Nominal. 20 ¾” Measured.
Choke: Cylinder Fixed Choke.
Sights / Optics: There is a brass bead in a base at the muzzle. The receiver has a shallow groove at the front which serves as a sighting plane.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece walnut with grooved slide-handle, semi-pistol grip, straight comb and checkered black hard rubber buttplate. The buttplate has been replaced. The stocks have some scattered nicks, scuffs and scratches. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 ” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has some light wear. Overall, the stocks are in Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright. There is no erosion but there are some fouling streaks down the length. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 85% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. There is mild operation wear. There are scattered nicks, scuffs and scratches. The most notable wear is on the muzzle, and a few spots on the receiver. The screw heads range from sharp to lightly tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this shotgun is in about Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The trigger is crisp. This shotgun will slam-fire as designed. We did not fire this shotgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: The Winchester 1897 was designed by the famed John M. Browning and quickly became one of the most popular shotguns in the world, serving the United states military in both World Wars and popular with law enforcement agencies across the country. It should come as no surprise then, that it was also popular on the civilian market with many field guns produced. This shotgun looks and functions great. This is one of the better Riot guns we have seen come though the shop. These guns were built to serve and should exhibit a few light scratches and scuffs and this gun has just enough of the honest wear without abuse or neglect. It has rack marks so it has seen service and is likely to continue to serve well for the next half century.
Winchester 1897 Model 97 Takedown 16 GA 28" Pump Slam-Fire Shotgun C&R 1942
Lot #581 (Sale Order 581 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 1897, Take Down Model
Serial Number: 906773
Year of Manufacture: 1942
Caliber: 16 Gauge with 2 3/4” Chamber
Action Type: Pump Action Shotgun with Tubular Magazine
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “MODEL 97”, “-WINCHESTER- / -TRADE MARK-”, “16GA. 2 ¾ FULL”. The bottom of the receiver and extension are marked “906773” with an “E” and a “W” on the receiver as well. There are alignment arrows on the mag tube and extension. The right side of the barrel is marked “-MADE IN U.S.A. WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN.CONN.- / PAT.NOV.25.90.DEC.6.92.JULY.21.96.FEB.22.98.JUNE.14.98.OCT.13.1900.DEC.25.06.JULY.5.10.”. The top of the barrel and the top left of the receiver are marked with Winchester “WP” proofs.
Barrel Length: 28”
Choke: Fixed, FULL
Sights / Optics: Bead front sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two piece walnut with flat bottom semi-pistol grip, fluted straight comb, checkered Winchester composite buttplate and 18-groove pump grip. The LOP measures 13 3/4” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. There are no chips or cracks. There are scattered compressions and scratches throughout. Overall, the stocks are in Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. There are fouling streaks in the chamber and muzzle ends of the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 80% of its metal finish. There are scattered nicks, scuffs, scratches, areas of thinning, areas of finish loss, spots of light surface oxidation, and areas of light patina. The wear is pretty evenly dispersed. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this shogun rates in Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly, and is smooth. This shotgun will slam-fire as designed. We did not fire this shotgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: none.
Our Assessment: The Winchester 1897 was designed by the famed John M. Browning and quickly became one of the most popular shotguns in the world, serving the United states military in both World Wars and popular with law enforcement agencies across the country. It should come as no surprise then, that it was also popular on the civilian market with many field guns produced. This example is a 16 gauge takedown model made in 1942. This is a great looking gun that still has strong mechanics almost a century after it was made. It should make for a neat gun for hunting or clay shooting, or perhaps a display piece in a collection.
Winchester 1897 Model 97 Takedown 16 GA 28" MOD. Pump Slam-Fire Shotgun C&R 1922
Lot #582 (Sale Order 582 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 1897, Take Down Model
Serial Number: 707360
Year of Manufacture: 1922
Caliber: 16 Gauge with 2 3/4” Chamber
Action Type: Pump Action Shotgun with Tubular Magazine
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “-MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN.CONNECTICUT.U.S.A. / PAT.NOV.25.90.DEC.6.92.JULY.21.96.FEB.22.98.JUNE.14.98.OCT.13.1900.DEC.25.06.JULY.5.10.”, “16 GA.”, “MOD.”. The top of the barrel and the top left of the receiver are marked with Winchester “WP” proofs. The action bar is marked “MODEL 1897 / -Winchester- / TRADE MARK REG.IN U.S. PAT.OFF.”. The bottom of the receiver and extension are marked with the serial number. There is an “E” above the serial number on the receiver.
Barrel Length: 28”
Choke: Fixed, mod.
Sights / Optics: Bead front sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two piece walnut with semi-pistol grip, straight comb, checkered Winchester composite buttplate and 18-groove pump grip. The LOP measures 13 3/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. There are no chips or cracks. There are scattered compressions and scratches throughout. Overall, the stocks are in Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. There are fouling streaks in the chamber and muzzle ends of the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 8/10.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 5% of its metal finish. Most of the finish has worn to white and taken a light to dark mottled patina. The only blue that seems to remain is on the front of the magtube. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this shogun rates in Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly, and is smooth. This shotgun will slam-fire as designed. We did not fire this shotgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: none.
Our Assessment: The Winchester 1897 was designed by the famed John M. Browning and quickly became one of the most popular shotguns in the world, serving the United states military in both World Wars and popular with law enforcement agencies across the country. It should come as no surprise then, that it was also popular on the civilian market with many field guns produced. This example is a 16 gauge takedown model made in 1922. This is a great looking gun that still has strong mechanics almost a century after it was made. It should make for a neat gun for hunting or clay shooting, or perhaps a display piece in a collection.
Winchester Model 1897 '97 M97 Takedown 30" 12 GA Pump Shotgun, 1910 C&R
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A.” with patent dates and “12 GA.”, the left is marked “FULL”. The top-rear of the barrel is marked “WP” in oval, found again on the top-front of the receiver to the left of the sighting groove. The bottom of the receiver at the front is marked with the serial number under “E”, the barrel extension is also marked with the serial number. The action bar is marked “MODEL 1897 / -WINCHESTER- / TRADE MARK REG.IN U.S.PAT.OFF.”.
Barrel Length: 30”
Choke: Fixed Full Choke
Sights / Optics: There is a brass bead in a base at the muzzle. The receiver has a shallow groove at the front which serves as a sighting plane.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece walnut with grooved slide-handle, semi-pistol grip, straight comb and checkered black hard rubber Winchester buttplate. The stocks have some scattered nicks, scuffs and scratches, more in the buttstock than the slide handle.There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 ” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate.The plate has some moderate to heavy wear. Most of the checkering has been worn with slight definition penetrating through. Overall, the stocks are in Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright. There is no erosion but there are some fouling streaks down the length. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 65% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. The barrel has wear toward the rear. The receiver has wear in the round portions with most of its finish on the flats. There are scattered nicks, scuffs and scratches. There is infrequent minor oxidation. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to lightly tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this shotgun is in about Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The trigger is crisp. This shotgun will slam-fire as designed. We did not fire this shotgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: The Winchester 1897 was designed by the famed John M. Browning and quickly became one of the most popular shotguns in the world, serving the United states military in both World Wars and popular with law enforcement agencies across the country. It should come as no surprise then, that it was also popular on the civilian market with many field guns produced. This example was produced in 1910 and looks like it has seen some use. The barrel is 30” with a FULL choke. Despite its honest aging, it appears to have only seen some limited use and this neat old Winchester will add nicely to any collection.
Winchester Model 1901 32" 10 GA Lever Action Shotgun 1905 C&R
Lot #584 (Sale Order 584 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 1901
Serial Number: 66117
Year of Manufacture: 1905
Gauge: 10 Gauge
Choke: Full, Fixed
Action Type: Tubular Magazine Fed Lever Action Shotgun
Barrel Length: 32”
Sights / Optics: This shotgun is mounted with brass bead at the muzzle. There is a shallow sighting plane on the chamber ring.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are smooth walnut with a round bottom pistol grip, checkered steel butt plate, and a two-piece forearm. The stocks have scattered nicks, dings, scuffs and scratches. There is scattered discoloration. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13” from the front of the trigger to the rear of the butt plate. The plate has finish loss and some erosion with well defined checkering. The stocks rate in about Very Good overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Most remaining finish is Original, worn areas show treatment with cold blue.
Bore Condition: The bore is gray with scattered erosion and pitting. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 5 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 50% of its metal finish. There is scattered finish wear, mostly on the barrel and magazine. There is scrubbing and some scraping at patches of erosion. Most worn areas show treatment with cold blue and are going to a light patina. There are scattered nicks and scratches. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this shotgun rates in about Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions properly. We have not fired this shotgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 1901 was an improved version of the Model 1887 made only in 10 gauge. In its day it was largely considered a “goose” gun and popular with some of the commercial hunters. Today it is more of a curiosity, only about 13,500 were manufactured before Winchester discontinued the lever action in favor of the slide or pump action repeating shotgun. It was designed to shoot 2 7/8” 10 gauge smokeless shells. As a Winchester, a lever action shotgun, and a model which was not produced in great numbers, this piece has a great deal of collector value, especially with some original finish and its uncut stocks. Please see our photos and good luck!
Winchester Model 12 1912 30" Full Vent-Rib 12 GA Pump Shotgun 1949 C&R
Lot #585 (Sale Order 585 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 12
Serial Number: 1206526
Year of Manufacture: 1949
Caliber: 12 Gauge, 2 3/4" Shells
Action Type: Pump Action Shotgun
Barrel Length: 30”, Vent-Rib
Choke: Full, Fixed
Sights / Optics: There is a silver colored bead at the front of the rib and a smaller mid-bead. The top of the rib is serrated, the top of the receiver and rib extension are matte-finished for glare reduction.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece checkered select walnut with extended slide handle, capped pistol grip, fluted straight comb, and orange rubber Winchester recoil pad. The stocks have only a few faint marks. The checkering is well defined, generally sharp. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 14 3/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the recoil pad. The pad has light wear but is generally supple. Overall, the stocks are in about Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright. There is no erosion in the bore. There are fouling streaks down the length of the bore, concentrated at the chamber and muzzle. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This gun retains about 97% of its metal finish. The finish is lightly thinning at some edges. There are a few scattered minor marks and the action has minor operational wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. There is a takedown mark on the left side of the receiver. Overall, this shotgun is in about Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. This shotgun will slam-fire as designed. We have not fired this shotgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: The Model 1912 (shortened to Model 12 in 1919) was the next step from the Winchester Model 1897 hammer-fired shotgun, which in turn had evolved from the earlier Winchester Model 1893 shotgun. The Model 12 was designed by Winchester engineer T.C. Johnson, and was based in part on the M1893/97 design by John M. Browning, in that it used a sliding forearm or “pump action” to cycle the mechanism. This example is a 12 Gauge produced in 1949. It has a 30" Full choke barrel with ventilated rib and retains about 97% of its metal finish, a great bore and strong mechanics. This would make a great addition to a Winchester collection. If the collectors pass it by, it will still make for a classy trap gun.
Winchester Model 12 1912 12 GA 2 3/4" FULL 30" Engraved Pump Action Shotgun, 1955 C&R
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “WINCHESTER / TRADE MARK / MADE IN U.S.A.”, “-MODEL-12-12 GA.- 2 ¾.- / WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL- / FULL”. The bottom of the receiver and extension is marked “1633158”. The receiver, extension, barrel, and trigger guard are engraved. The engraving is not factory. The top of the receiver and barrel have “WP” proofs.
Barrel Length: 30”
Choke: Fixed Full Choke
Sights / Optics: Front metallic bead. The top of the receiver is serrated for glare reduction.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two piece checkered walnut with semi-pistol grip, fluted straight comb, checkered Winchester hard-rubber buttplate, and checkered pump grip. The pump grip is not original to the gun. There are some scattered light compressions, minor draglines, and little marks through the finish. There are some scattered light handling marks. There are no chips or cracks. The checkering is strong. The LOP measures 14 1/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has handling wear all around but the checkering is strong. Overall, the stocks are in Fine condition as not original.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright. There is no erosion in the bore. There are some fouling streaks in the choke. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 90% of its metal finish. There are some areas of thinning on the leading edges and on the bottom of the receiver. There are a few scratches on the barrel. The action shows operation wear. Overall, this shotgun is in Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. This shotgun will slam-fire as designed. We have not fired this shotgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: The Model 1912 (shortened to Model 12 in 1919) was the next step from the Winchester Model 1897 hammer-fired shotgun, which in turn had evolved from the earlier Winchester Model 1893 shotgun. The Model 12 was designed by Winchester engineer T.C. Johnson, and was based in part on the M1893/97 design by John M. Browning, in that it used a sliding forearm or “pump action” to cycle the mechanism. With forged and machined steel parts, the ultimate reason for discontinuation of the Model 12 in 1964 was that it was simply too expensive to produce at a competitive price. When the money talks, the people listen. The primary competition at this time came from the much less expensive Remington Model 870, which had been introduced in 1950.
This Model 12 is a 12 gauge made in 1955. It has nice scroll engraving on the receiver with scroll accents. The gun retains a good bore and mechanics, perfect for the range or the field. This classic American shotgun is ready to drop bird or dust clays for decades to come, and turn some heads while you do it.
Post-War Winchester Model 12 Trap 12 GA FULL 30" Vent-Rib Barrel Pump Action Shotgun 1948 C&R
Lot #587 (Sale Order 587 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: Model 12 Trap
Serial Number: 1142936
Year of Manufacture: 1948
Gauge: 12 GA, 2 3/4” Shells
Action Type: Pump Action Takedown With Tubular Magazine
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “MADE IN NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S. OF AMERICA / —WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL—”, “-WINCHESTER- / -TRADE MARK-”, and “MODEL 12-12 GA-2 3/4 CHAM. / FULL”. The top left front of the receiver and top left rear of the barrel are both marked with Winchester ovalled “WP” proofs. The bottom of the receiver and extension are marked with the serial number “1142936”. The bottom of the receiver extension is also marked “MODEL-12-TRAP”.
Barrel Length: 30”, Round, Milled Vent-Rib
Choke: Full, Fixed
Sights/Optics: The vent-rib has front and mid beads. The top of the rib and receiver are serrated for glare reduction.
Stock Configuration and Condition: The stocks are two-piece deluxe walnut with an extended checkered forend, a “WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO.” hard rubber capped checkered pistol grip, a fluted straight comb, and a Winchester orangish red rubber buttpad. The checkering is strong. There are no chips or cracks. There are a few minor compression lines. The LOP measures 14 1/4” from the trigger to the back of the buttpad, and 13 3/8” to the wood. The buttpad has some scattered light handling marks. Overall, the stocks rate in Excellent Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright. There is some stubborn fouling in toward the muzzle-end. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 85% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows light operation wear. There are a few scratches and scuffs scattered about the metal. There are takedown marks on the front edges of the receiver. There is thinning on the leading edges. There is operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this shotgun is in Fine Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. This shotgun will slam-fire as designed. We have not fired this shotgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork, and Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 12 hammerless pump-action shotgun was introduced in 1912, and designed by Thomas Crossley Johnson, using John Browning’s Model 97 hammer gun as his inspiration. The Model 12 is often referred to as "The Perfect Repeater" due to its smooth action and exceptional reliability. It was an immediate success, and around 2 million were made from 1912-1963.
This Post-War Winchester Model 12 Trap Shotgun was made in 1948 and is in Fine Condition. It features a 30” milled vent-rib barrel, 85% of its original blued finish, absolutely gorgeous two-piece deluxe walnut stocks with an extended checkered forend, a “WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO.” hard rubber capped checkered pistol grip, a fluted straight comb, and a Winchester orangish red rubber buttpad, clear markings, solid mechanics, and a bright bore with some stubborn fouling in toward the muzzle-end but no erosion. The action functions correctly, and will slam-fire as designed. This classy Winchester Model 12 Trap shotgun is ready to drop birds or dust clays for decades to come.
Pre-War Winchester Model 12 Pump Action 20 GA MOD 25 3/4" Takedown Shotgun W/ Case 1939 C&R
Lot #588 (Sale Order 588 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: Model 12 (Model 1912)
Serial Number: 780476
Year of Manufacture: 1939
Gauge: 20 GA, 2 3/4” Shells
Action Type: Pump Action, Takedown, Fed by Mag-Tube
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL”, “MADE IN U.S.A. / —WINCHESTER— / TRADE MARK”, and “2 3/4 CHAM. / MODEL 12-20 GA. / MOD”. The bottom of the receiver and extension are marked with the serial number “780476”. The bottom of the extension and mag tube are both marked with indexing arrows. The top front of the receiver and top rear of the barrel are both marked with Winchester ovalled “WP” proofs.
Barrel Length: 25 3/4”, Round
Choke: Mod., Fixed
Sights / Optics: There is a metallic bead at the muzzle. The top of the receiver is serrated for glare reduction.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece walnut with a round bottom grooved pump handle, smooth flat bottom pistol grip, fluted straight comb, and Winchester Repeating Arms Co. checkered hard rubber buttplate, which has faded somewhat from black to brown. There are no visible chips or cracks. There are only a few minor compression marks scattered about. The LOP measures 14” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. Overall, the stocks are in Very Good Condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright. There are some minor fouling streaks in the bore. There is no erosion. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 60% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows operation wear. The finish is mottled throughout on the receiver. There are only a few faint marks on the barrel that are hardly worth noting. There is no corrosion present. Overall, this shotgun rates in about Good Plus Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this shotgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This shotgun comes in a unique striped cloth covered, “browned” corduroy lined custom carry case with English style fitting sections crafted of fine brown hardwood inside. The leather carry handle has torn away from one attachment “D” ring, and will require repair if the case is to be carried by the handle again.
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 12 hammerless pump-action shotgun was introduced in 1912, and designed by Thomas Crossley Johnson, using John Browning’s Model 97 hammer gun as his inspiration. The Model 12 is often referred to as "The Perfect Repeater" due to its smooth action and exceptional reliability. It was an immediate success, and around 2 million were made from 1912-1963.
This Pre-War Winchester Model 12 Shotgun was made in 1939 and is in Good Plus Condition. It features a 25 3/4” barrel, 60% of its original blued finish (the majority of which resides on the barrel and mag tube, with the receiver’s finish remaining mottled), elegant two-piece walnut stocks with a round bottom grooved pump handle, smooth flat bottom pistol grip, fluted straight comb, and Winchester Repeating Arms Co. checkered hard rubber buttplate (which has faded somewhat from black to brown), clear markings, solid mechanics, and a bright bore with some minor fouling streaks but no erosion, and comes in a unique striped cloth covered, “browned” corduroy lined custom carry case with English style fitting sections crafted of fine brown hardwood inside. The leather carry handle has torn away from one attachment “D” ring, and will require repair if the case is to be carried by the handle again. This pre-war Model 12 displays beautifully in its carry case, and would make a wonderful addition to a Winchester collection.
Post-War Winchester Model 12 Pump Action 12 GA FULL 30" Takedown Shotgun 1947 C&R
Lot #589 (Sale Order 589 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: Model 12 (Model 1912)
Serial Number: 1093141
Year of Manufacture: 1947
Gauge: 12 GA, 2 3/4” Shells
Action Type: Pump Action, Takedown, Fed by Mag-Tube
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “MADE IN NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S. OF AMERICA / -WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL-”, “-WINCHESTER- /-TRADE MARK-”, and “MODEL 12-12 GA. – 2 3/4 CHAM. / FULL”. The bottom of receiver and extension are marked with the serial number “1093141”. The bottom of the extension and the mag tube are both marked with indexing arrows. The top front of the receiver and top rear of the barrel are both marked with Winchester ovalled “WP” proofs. The bottom tang is marked “CZ” and with a diamond “T”.
Barrel Length: 30”, Round
Choke: Full, Fixed
Sights / Optics: There is a metallic bead at the muzzle. The top of the receiver is serrated for glare reduction.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece walnut with a 14-groove flat bottom pump handle, smooth semi-pistol grip, fluted straight comb, and Winchester Repeating Arms Co. checkered black hard rubber buttplate. There is a small chip at the edge of the bottom tang. There are no visible cracks. There are scattered scratches and compression lines throughout. Overall, the stocks are in Very Good Condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright. There are some fouling streaks concentrated at the chamber. There is no visible erosion. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 70% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows operation wear. There is thinning and finish loss on the leading edges, most significantly on the bottom metal and at the muzzle. The left side of the receiver has a takedown mark where the barrel meets the receiver. Overall, this shotgun rates in about Very Good Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this shotgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 12 hammerless pump-action shotgun was introduced in 1912, and designed by Thomas Crossley Johnson, using John Browning’s Model 97 hammer gun as his inspiration. The Model 12 is often referred to as "The Perfect Repeater" due to its smooth action and exceptional reliability. It was an immediate success, and around 2 million were made from 1912-1963.
This Post-War Winchester Model 12 Shotgun was made in 1947 and is in Very Good Condition. It features a 30” barrel, 70% of its original blued finish, rugged two-piece walnut stocks (there’s a small chip at the edge of the bottom tang) with a 14-groove flat bottom pump handle, smooth semi-pistol grip, fluted straight comb, and Winchester Repeating Arms Co. checkered black hard rubber buttplate, clear markings, solid mechanics, and a bright bore with some fouling streaks concentrated at the chamber but no erosion. This would make for an exceptional shooter, or a fine addition to a Winchester collection.
Post-War Winchester Model 12 Pump Action 12 GA FULL 30" Takedown Shotgun 1961 C&R
Lot #590 (Sale Order 590 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: Model 12 (Model 1912), Catalog Symbol No. 1206
Serial Number: 1894219
Year of Manufacture: 1961
Gauge: 12 GA, 2 3/4”
Action Type: Pump Action, Takedown, Fed by Mag-Tube
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “WINCHESTER /-TRADE MARK- / MADE IN U.S.A.”, and “-MODEL-12-12 GA. – 2 3/4 CHAM. – / –WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL– / FULL”. The bottom of receiver and extension are marked with the serial number “1894219”. The bottom of the extension and the mag tube are both marked with indexing arrows. The top front of the receiver and top rear of the barrel are both marked with Winchester ovalled “WP” proofs.
Barrel Length: 30”, Round
Choke: Full, Fixed
Sights / Optics: There is a metallic bead at the muzzle. The top of the receiver is serrated for glare reduction.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece walnut with a grooved pump handle, smooth flat bottom pistol grip, fluted straight comb, and Winchester checkered black hard rubber buttplate. There are no visible chips or cracks. There are only a few minor compression marks scattered about. The LOP measures 14” from the front of the trigger to the rear of the buttplate. Overall, the stocks are in Excellent Condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright. There are some minor fouling streaks in the muzzle. There is no erosion. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 99% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows little to no operation wear. The finish is clean throughout with only a few faint marks that are hardly worth noting. There is no corrosion present. The left side of the receiver has a tiny takedown mark where the barrel meets the receiver. There is some finish loss on the rear edge of the ejection port. Overall, this shotgun rates in about Excellent Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this shotgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This shotgun has the original Winchester hang tag still tied to the trigger guard.
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 12 hammerless pump-action shotgun was introduced in 1912, and designed by Thomas Crossley Johnson, using John Browning’s Model 97 hammer gun as his inspiration. The Model 12 is often referred to as "The Perfect Repeater" due to its smooth action and exceptional reliability. It was an immediate success, and around 2 million were made from 1912-1963.
This Post-War Winchester Model 12 Shotgun was made in 1961 and is in Excellent Condition. It features a 30” barrel, 99% of its incredible, lustrous, original blued finish, crisp two-piece walnut stocks with a grooved pump handle, smooth flat bottom pistol grip, fluted straight comb, and Winchester checkered black hard rubber buttplate, clear markings, solid mechanics, a bright bore with some minor fouling streaks in the muzzle but no erosion, and the original Winchester hang tag still tied to the trigger guard. This beauty is nearly mint all around, and will be a nice shooter or great addition to a Winchester collection for the lucky winner.
Pre-War Winchester Model 12 Heavy Duck Gun 12 GA 31.5" Pump Action Shotgun W/ Polychoke 1941 C&R
Lot #591 (Sale Order 591 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: Model 12 Heavy Duck Gun
Serial Number: 906479
Year of Manufacture: 1941
Gauge: 12 GA, 3”
Action Type: Pump Action, Takedown, Fed by Tube Magazine
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “MADE IN NEW HAVEN.CONN.U.S.OF AMERICA___ / -WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL-”, “-WINCHESTER- / TRADE MARK-”, and “-MODEL 12-12GA. / FOR SUPER SPEED & SUPER-X 3IN FULL”. The bottom of the receiver is marked “906479”. There are two indexing arrows on the mag tube and receiver extension.
Barrel Length: 31.5” Round with Polychoke
Choke: Polychoke
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a brass bead fixed to the top of the polychoke. The top of the receiver is serrated for glare reduction.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with a pistol grip, fluted straight comb, ribbed forend, and Winchester rubber buttpad. The LOP measures 13 5/8” from the front of the trigger to the rear of the buttpad. There are no chips or cracks. There are light compression marks, scratches, and scuffs. Overall, the stocks rate in Excellent Condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 80% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows light operation wear on the mag tube and action bar. There is thinning on the leading edges. There is some takedown wear. There is light oxidation on the receiver. Overall, this shotgun rates in about Fine Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this shotgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 12 hammerless pump-action shotgun was introduced in 1912, and designed by Thomas Crossley Johnson, using John Browning’s Model 97 hammer gun as his inspiration. The Model 12 is often referred to as "The Perfect Repeater" due to its smooth action and exceptional reliability. It was an immediate success, and around 2 million were made from 1912-1963. The “Heavy Duck Gun” variant of the iconic Model 12 debuted in 1935, and was specially designed to handle the increased demands of waterfowl hunting with heavier loads. The Heavy Duck Gun was chambered in 12 gauge with a 3-inch chamber, and featured a thicker barrel and a heftier overall build to manage the recoil and power of larger, high-velocity loads. The walnut stock and forend were robust and ergonomically designed to offer a steady grip in wet conditions, and the longer barrel provided improved shot patterns and range, making it highly effective for taking down waterfowl at distance. The Model 12’s reputation for durability and performance made it a favored choice among serious duck hunters for decades.
This Pre-War Winchester Model 12 Heavy Duck Gun was made in 1941 and is in Fine Condition. It features a 31.5” barrel (including its installed Polychoke), 80% of its original blued finish, two-piece smooth walnut stocks, and a bright bore with no erosion. LOP: 13 5/8", Drop at heel: 2 1/8”, Drop at comb: 1 3/8". This shotgun has been modified with a Polychoke system allowing adjustable shot patterns for tuned-in performance in the field.
First Year Pre-War Winchester Model 42 .410 MOD 28" Pump Action Shotgun 1933 C&R
Lot #592 (Sale Order 592 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 42, Catalog Number G4205S
Serial Number: 4390
Year of Manufacture: 1933, First Year Production
Gauge: 410 Bore, 2 1/2” and 3” Shells
Action Type: Pump Action with Two Thirds Length Tubular Magazine
Barrel Length: 28” Round
Choke: Mod., Fixed
Sights / Optics: There is a silver-colored bead at the muzzle.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece walnut with a correct pre-war grooved “corn-cob” slide handle, flat-bottom pistol grip, straight comb, and checkered hard rubber Winchester buttplate. The stocks have scattered nicks, scuffs, and scratches with a few more notable dings. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 7/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. Overall, the stocks are in about Fine to Excellent Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright. There is no erosion. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 90% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. There is some scattered finish wear, mostly toward the front of the receiver and the rear of the barrel, with notable finish wear on the magazine tube. There are some light nicks, scuffs, and scratches. The top right of the receiver shows two spots heavily concentrated with numerous tiny nicks, with the more forward spot showing deeper impressions. The action shows light operational wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this shotgun is in about Fine Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly and smoothly. We have not fired this shotgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 42, introduced in 1933 and resembling its larger cousin the Model 12, was the first .410 pump action shotgun to be chambered for 3-inch shotshells, which made it appealing to both competitive skeet shooters and small-game and bird hunters. The Model 42 was small, light, and easy to handle.
This Winchester Model 42 Pump Action Shotgun was made in 1933, the first year of production, and is in Fine Condition. It features a 28” barrel, 90% of its original blued finish, elegant two-piece walnut stocks with a correct pre-war grooved “corn-cob” slide handle, strong mechanics, and a pristine bright bore with no erosion. This beautiful old Winchester scattergun would make a fine addition to any collection, especially if you have a new generation of shooters to train.
First Year Pre-War Winchester Model 42 .410 FULL 26" Pump Action Shotgun 1933 C&R
Lot #593 (Sale Order 593 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 42, Catalog Number G4201S
Serial Number: 1391
Year of Manufacture: 1933, First Year Production
Gauge: 410 Bore, 2 1/2” and 3” Shells
Action Type: Pump Action with Two Thirds Length Tubular Magazine
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “-WINCHESTER / PROOF STEEL-”, “MODEL 42”, “-WINCHESTER- / -TRADE MARK-”, “410 - 3 IN.-”, and “FULL”, and the right side is marked “MADE IN U.S.A. WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / - NEW HAVEN, CONN. - PATENTS PENDING -”. The top rear of the barrel and the top front of the receiver each have a Winchester ovalled “WP” proof. The bottom of the receiver extension and receiver are both marked with the serial number “1391”. The bottom of the magazine tube and the bottom of the receiver extension are marked with opposing arrow indexing marks.
Barrel Length: 26”, Round
Choke: Full, Fixed
Sights / Optics: There is a bead at the muzzle. The top of the receiver is serrated for glare reduction.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece walnut with a correct pre-war grooved “corn-cob” slide handle, flat-bottom pistol grip, straight comb, and checkered hard rubber Winchester buttplate. The stocks have scattered nicks, scuffs, and scratches with a few more notable dings. There are cracks on both sides of the wrist toward the top of the receiver. There are some areas of finish loss, primarily concentrated at the buttplate. There is some light weathering and some grain-lines are opening toward the rear of the buttstock. The LOP measures 13 7/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate has some scattered light wear, though the checkering and lettering are well defined. Overall, the stocks are in about Very Good Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright. There are some fouling streaks down the length. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 80% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. There is some scattered finish wear, mostly toward the front of the receiver and the rear of the barrel, with notable finish wear on the magazine tube. There are some light nicks, scuffs, and scratches. There is infrequent minor surface oxidation. There are tool marks around some screw heads. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this shotgun is in about Very Good Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly and smoothly. We have not fired this shotgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 42, introduced in 1933 and resembling its larger cousin the Model 12, was the first .410 pump action shotgun to be chambered for 3-inch shotshells, which made it appealing to both competitive skeet shooters and small-game and bird hunters. The Model 42 was small, light, and easy to handle.
This Winchester Model 42 Pump Action Shotgun was made in 1933, the first year of production, and is in Very Good Condition. It features a 26” barrel, 80% of its original blued finish, rugged two-piece walnut stocks with a correct pre-war grooved “corn cob” slide handle, strong mechanics, and a bright bore with some fouling streaks down the length but no erosion. There are cracks on both sides of the wrist toward the top of the receiver. There is some light weathering and some grain-lines are opening toward the rear of the buttstock. This scattergun shows wear consistent with honest use in the field. It would make a fine addition to any collection, especially if you have a new generation of shooters to train.
Winchester Model 50 20 GA 2 3/4" Shells FULL 28" Semi-Auto Shotgun 1957 C&R
Lot #594 (Sale Order 594 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 50
Serial Number: 94354
Year of Manufacture: 1957
Gauge: 20 GA, 2 3/4” Chamber
Action Type: Semi-Auto Shotgun, Tubular Magazine
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “WINCHESTER / TRADE MARK / MADE IN U.S.A.”, and “-MODEL 50 - 20 GA - 2 3/4 CHAM. - / -WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL- / FULL”. The bottom of the receiver is marked with the serial number “94354” and a Winchester oval “WP” proof. The top of the barrel is marked with another oval “WP” proof.
Barrel Length: 28”, Round
Choke: Full, Fixed
Sights/Optics: The front sight is a silver-colored bead fixed to the front of the barrel. There is a sighting plane on the top of the receiver which is serrated for glare reduction.
Stock Configuration and Condition: The stocks are two-piece walnut with a checkered forend and pistol grip, a fluted straight comb, and a Winchester checkered black hard rubber buttplate. There are a few compression marks faintly scattered about the wood. The checkering is crisp with sharp peaks. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 14 1/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate has some heavy compressions at the heel and toe, but otherwise the checkering is crisp. Overall, the stocks rate in Excellent Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright. There are fouling streaks at the muzzle and chamber areas. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 90% of its metal finish. There is some thinning to the finish at the muzzle. There are a few minor marks including a few faint hairline scratches on the receiver. There is finish loss on the bottom of the receiver, primarily around the loading port. There is thinning on the leading edge. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked. The markings are clear. Overall, this shotgun is in Fine Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this shotgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork, and Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 50 semi-automatic shotgun was introduced in 1954 as the successor to the Model 40, and it’s widely regarded as one of the finest semi-auto shotguns ever made by Winchester. The Model 50 was among the first to utilize a recoil-operated mechanism in combination with a floating chamber, a novel approach at the time, which allowed for smoother operation and improved handling of various loads. Built on a steel frame, with an extremely strong action, and simple to disassemble and clean, the Model 50 reached an impressive production total of over 196,000 scatterguns until it was discontinued in December 1961. Serial numbering began at 1000, and that first Model 50 was presented to John M. Olin himself.
This Winchester Model 50 Semi-Auto Shotgun was made in 1957 and is in Fine Condition. It features a 28” barrel, 90% of its original blued finish, elegant two-piece walnut stocks with a checkered forend and pistol grip, a fluted straight comb, and a Winchester checkered black hard rubber buttplate, clear markings, solid mechanics, and a bright bore with fouling streaks at the muzzle and chamber areas but no erosion. With its smooth recoil-operated action and classic, well-balanced handling, this 20 gauge would excel at both upland game hunts and leisurely skeet sessions.
Winchester Model 21 28" Full/Mod 12 GA SXS Double Barrel Shotgun 1933-1934 C&R
Lot #595 (Sale Order 595 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 21
Serial Number: 4913
Year of Manufacture: Ca. 1933-1934 (the guns were not assembled and shipped in sequential order, we do not know when it was assembled or shipped).
Gauge: 12 GA, 2 3/4" Shells
Action Type: Double Barrel SXS Breakopen with Dual Triggers and Selective Ejectors
Barrel Length: 28"
Choke: Left: Full, Right: Modified, Both Fixed
Sights / Optics: There is a white bead at the front of the rib and a smaller white mid-bead. The top of the rib is finely serrated to reduce glare.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece checkered walnut with splinter forend, semi-pistol grip, straight comb and checkered black hard rubber Winchester buttplate. The stocks have some minor nicks, scuffs and scratches. There is a tiny crack at the rear of the top tang. The checkering has been chased or re-cut and is well defined. The LOP measures 14" and 13" from the fronts of the triggers to the back of the buttplate. The plate has minor wear, mostly around the edges with well defined checkering. Overall, the stocks are in Very Good-plus condition as refinished.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bores are mostly bright. There is no erosion in the bore, but there is a little stubborn fouling. In this writer's opinion, the bores rates about 9 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 75% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. There is scattered finish wear consistent with handling and carry in the field, primarily on the bottom-front of the receiver, the barrels over the forend, and in the guard. There is some other scattered more minor wear, small nicks, scratches, and infrequent minor surface oxidation. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to disfigured with a useable slot. The markings are clear. Overall, this shotgun is in Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly including ejectors. The safety engages automatically when the action is opened. The barrels lock up with no play to the receiver. We have not fired this shotgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 21 was their deluxe side by side shotgun. The shotgun’s initial production run from 1931 through 1959 yielded approximately 30,000 guns. Starting in 1960, they were produced by Winchester’s Custom Shop as made-to-order bespoke pieces. The Model 21 was Winchester’s effort to make a quality side by side shotgun to rival those of high-end makers such as Parker and Fox, and they very much succeeded! The standard grade came with select grade walnut stocks and ribbed barrels, and Skeet, Trap, Tournament and Duck grades were also available.
This example was made in the 1930s and looks like it was put to its intended use. It has a manual safety, selective ejectors, and evidence of being carried in the field over the last 90 years. The 28” barrels are choked Full and Modified, as marked. The shotgun is in Very Good condition, retaining about 75% of its metal finish, strong mechanics, and minor wear in the refinished stocks. The Winchester Model 21 shotguns are very collectable, sought after for both their variety of configurations and their quality as a shooter. With this gun's condition, we expect the collectors and shooters to both take quite an interest in this gun. Please see our photos and good luck!
Winchester Model 24 30" Full/Mod 12 GA SXS Double Barrel Shotgun 1949-1958 C&R
Lot #596 (Sale Order 596 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 24
Serial Number: 114398
Year of Manufacture: 1949-1958. Records are not available after 1948. This gun was likely produced closer to 1958 as the last serial number was in the 116,000 range.
Gauge: 12 Gauge, 2 3/4” Shells
Action Type: Top Break, Side by Side (SXS) with Extractors
Barrel Length: 30”
Choke: Left: Full, Right: Modified, Both Fixed
Sights / Optics: There is a silver-colored bead mounted at the front of the solid rib. The top of the rib is serrated to reduce glare.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with beavertail forend, straight comb, semi--pistol grip and checkered black hard rubber Winchester buttplate. The stocks have some scattered light nicks, scuffs and scratches. There is some finish wear in the grip areas and the finish appears to have been touched-up at the right-rear of the forend. There is a thin crack in the right-front of the wrist. The LOP measures 14 3/8" and 13 3/8" from the fronts of the triggers to the back of the buttplate. The plate has light wear with well defined checkering and lettering. Overall, the stocks are in about Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bores are mostly bright. There is no erosion in the bores, just a little stubborn fouling. In this writer's opinion, the bores rate 9 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 95% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at some edges. The barrels have some light finish under the forend. There are scattered tiny nicks and scratches, mostly concentrated in the receiver. The action shows light operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to lightly tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this shotgun is in Very Good-plus condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The barrels lock up to the receiver with no play. The safety engages automatically when the action is opened. We have not fired this shotgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: Introduced in 1939 and with production continuing through 1958, the Winchester model 24 was a no-frills, utilitarian double-barrel shotgun intended to compete with makers like Stevens and Savage/Fox. Unlike many of Winchester's offerings, it was never offered in high grades, no engraving, no special features, just the Model 24. It offered an affordable but quality-made double to the American shooter, produced by one of the most prominent firearm manufacturers in the nation. To this day, this will likely prove to be a reliable bird gun, it shows light wear for its age. However as with all things Winchester, there may be collectors waiting to add this gun to their safe. Please see our photos and good luck!
Browning Model Citori 28 GA 26" Invector Over Under Shotgun
Action Type: Over Under Shotgun, with Single Selective Inertial Trigger & Ejectors
Markings: The left side of the upper barrel is marked “BROWNING ARMS COMPANY MORGAN, UTAH & MONTREAL P.Q. / MADE IN JAPAN/MIROKU”. The left of the monoblock is marked “34554”. The left side of the top chamber is marked “INVECTOR” and the lower is marked “26””. The bottom of the monoblock is marked with proofs. The right of the top barrel is marked “CITORI SPECIAL STEEL 28GA – 2 ¾””. The inside of the forend iron is marked “34554” and the inside of the forend is stamped “34554”. The top tang, under the lever, is marked with the serial number. The bottom of the frame is marked “BROWNING / Citori”. The sides of the receiver have Grade I scroll engraving. The trigger guard has a BuckMark logo.
Barrel Length: 26” Vent-Rib
Choke: The barrel is threaded for chokes and installed with Cylinder over Improved Cylinder. The extra chokes in the box are marked “MOD” & “FULL”
Sights / Optics: The gun is mounted with a bead on the rib at the muzzle. The rib is checkered for glare reduction.
Weight: 7lb., 14 oz.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are checkered walnut with a round bottom pistol grip, fluted straight comb, and Browning brown rubber buttplate. There are some scattered scuffs,near the butt. There are no chips or cracks. The checkering is sharp. The LOP measures approximately 14 1/4” from the front of the trigger to the back of the Browning buttplate The drop at comb is approximately 1 5/8" and 2 3/8” at heel. The cast is about neutral, slightly off. The wood has light handling wear. The stocks rate in about Very Good overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bores are bright with no erosion. The bores rate at 9/10 in this writer’s opinion.
Overall Condition: This gun retains about 98% of its metal finish. There is some light handling wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this gun rates in about Fine-excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The shotgun features a single selective trigger and ejectors. The barrels lock up solidly. The safety does not engage automatically when the action is opened but does function properly when engaged manually. We have not fired this shotgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: The original box and extra aforementioned chokes. Also included is a set of snap caps.
Our Assessment: Browning Citori shotguns are extremely dependable and make for great investments. The Citori was introduced in 1973 as an alternative to the highly successful Superposed model. It has been made ever since in numerous calibers and configurations filling just about any role you could think of for an over under shotgun. This is an excellent example from 2007 and has a 28 gauge barrel set that measures 26" It looks like new looks great, plus the bores are bright with no erosion. Intermittently the trigger resets mechanically rather than inertially. This ought to be a great shotgun for hunting or clay shooting.
Action Type: Over/Under, Top Break Shotgun w/ Ejectors, and Single selective inertial trigger.
Barrel Length: 26.5”
Choke: Skeet over Skeet Fixed
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a white bead fixed to the rib. There is also a small mid bead. The rib has checkering for glare reduction.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The furniture is a two-piece checkered walnut set. The stock is has a round bottom semi pistol grip, fluted straight comb, and a Browning plastic buttplate. There are light compressions, mild scratches and crazing in the finish throughout the stock. There are several small chips in the finish around the butt. The buttplate is cracked in half and has been repaired with tape. The length of pull is 13.25” meaning this stock has been shortened at some point. The forend is the rounded traditional style Superposed non removable forend. The forend has some scattered compressions and scratches. There are no visible cracks in the wood. The checkering is Semi-smooth in some areas and defined in others. Overall, the stocks are in about Fair to Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blue with a gold trigger
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bores are mostly bright with minor plastic fouling and lines from use with no erosion. In this writer’s opinion the bores rate 8.5/10.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 98% of its metal finish. There are some scattered small scratches in the finish of the barrels. There is some finish loss on the bottom barrel where the handguard rubs, also where the safety rubs on the tang. The muzzles of the barrels show light finish loss. The receiver shows light finish loss on the bottom. Overall, this shotgun is in about Very good Plus condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly including the ejectors. The shotgun features a single selective trigger. The forend is the Browning Non removable style forend. There is zero movement between the barrels and frame. The safety does NOT set automatically when the action is opened but functions properly when manually set. We have not fired this shotgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Our Assessment: The Browning Superposed is a classic over-and-under shotgun renowned for its elegant design, reliable performance, and exceptional craftsmanship. Manufactured in Belgium, the Superposed has earned a reputation as one of the finest shotguns ever produced. Introduced by John Moses Browning, one of the most prolific firearms designers in history, the Superposed marked the culmination of Browning's career, being the last gun he worked on and the first commercially successful over-under shotgun.
This specific model of the Browning Superposed is a Skeet Model 20 gauge with 26.5" barrels, representing a versatile option suitable for a variety of shooting activities, including hunting, clay shooting, and sport shooting. With its shorter barrels, this shotgun offers quicker response and a smooth swing, making it particularly well-suited for shooting fast moving targets at short range. The fixed skeet chokes are ideal for skeet shooting. Manufactured in 1954, this particular Browning Superposed reflects the craftsmanship and attention to detail characteristic of Belgian-made firearms from that era. The shotgun features high-quality walnut wood furniture with finely checkered patterns, adding to its aesthetic appeal and providing a comfortable and secure grip for the shooter.
The Browning Superposed is known for its robust construction and smooth operation. Its boxlock action design ensures durability and reliability. This model also features a unique take down method. By unlocking and sliding the forend forward on the lower barrel this allows the shooter to take down the shotgun without the handguard coming loose or falling, a very appealing feature while in the field. Overall, the Browning Superposed Skeet Model 20 gauge shotgun represents a classic example of Belgian gunmaking excellence. With its timeless design and proven performance, it continues to be highly sought after by discerning shooters and collectors alike. Whether used for hunting, clay shooting, or simply admired for its craftsmanship, the Browning Superposed remains an enduring symbol of quality and precision in the world of shotguns.
Ithaca Gun Co. Knick Grade 4E Single Barrel Trap 32" 12 GA SBT Shotgun 1925 C&R
Lot #599 (Sale Order 599 of 674)
Make: Ithaca Gun Co.
Model: Knick, Grade 4E
Serial Number: 400196
Year of Manufacture: 1925
Gauge: 12 Gauge, 2 3/4” Shells
Action Type: Single Shot, Top Break Shotgun with Ejector
Markings: The receiver has Grade 4E engraving with a Trap shooter scene on the left and an American eagle over "MADE IN U.S.A." on the right. The water table is marked "400196 T", "4 / 12" and the interior of the bottom plate visible between the water table lugs is marked "019". The left side of the receiver is marked "ITHACA GUN Co.", the right is marked “ITHACA, N.Y.”. The interior of the forend bracket is marked "400196". The action lug is marked "400196", "4" and with a nitro proof. The bottom of the barrel is marked "Rovor / choke", "-54". The barrel has starburst motifs on the flat side faces of the chamber. The bottom tang is marked "400196 T".
Barrel Length: The barrel has been cut to 32", Vent-Rib
Choke: Fixed Improved Modified
Sights / Optics: There is a white bead in a base at the front of the rib and a smaller white mid-bead.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are a two piece checkered walnut with beavertail forend, wood-capped pistol grip, monte carlo comb and a ventilated brown rubber Pachmayr White Line recoil pad. The forend appears to be a refinished original piece, the buttstock has been replaced. The forend has thin cracks at the front and rear edges, the point of the ebony inlay, and the front edge of the latch assembly. There is a crack at the rear of the top tang and there is fill around the rear edge of the bottom tang. There is notable crazing in the buttstock's finish. The drop at the front of the comb is 1 1/2”, drop at the rear of the comb is 1 1/4", and drop at heel is 2 1/2”. The LOP measures 14 7/8” from the front of the trigger's installed, wide shoe to the back of the recoil pad, 13 5/8" to the back of the wood. The pad has light wear and is still fairly supple. The stocks rate in Good overall condition as refinished and/or replaced.
Type of Finish: Blue & Case Color
Finish Originality: The receiver's case color appears Original, the barrel has been refinished.
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright. There is infrequent minor erosion. There are light tool marks near the muzzle where the barrel has been re-choked. There are shallow bulges behind the choked portion. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 5 or 6 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 92% of its current metal finish. The barrel has a few scattered light nicks, light wear from the forend, and some faint surface oxidation in front of the forend. The receiver retains generally strong case color. There is handling wear in the tangs. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads are tool marked with usable slots. The markings are clear, most have been filled with gold paint. Overall, this shotgun is in Good-Very Good condition as partially refinished.
Mechanics: The action including ejector functions correctly. The barrel locks up to the receiver with no play. We have not fired this shotgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: ‘Knick’ shotguns were named after the designer, Frank Knickerbocker, who all but stunned the trap world with the solid construction and smooth pointing model. This shotgun was made in 1925 and still looks quite nice. Some of the design team requested making permanent tools for large-scale manufacture of the Knick, but were overruled. Thus, as noted in the book "The Ithaca Gun Company" by Walter Snyder: "Assuming a gun was made for each serial number, 5,740 Knick model Single-Barrel Trap Guns were made to date, each one fitted, stocked, engraved, and finished by hand!". Not content with just being beautiful and handcrafted, the Knicks were fantastic trap guns. In 1938, Joe Heistead broke 1,404 consecutive targets using a No. 5-E Knick. This Grade 4E example is an essential part of any Ithaca collection, but would make a good addition to any firearm collection due to its beautiful wood and hand crafted action. The barrel may need a little work, but they quite literally don't make them like this anymore. Please see our photos and good luck!
Serial #9 Remington Model 32 12 GA 30" Imp. Mod. & 26" Cyl. Over Under O/U Shotgun 1932 C&R
Lot #600 (Sale Order 600 of 674)
Make: Remington
Model: 32
Serial Number: 9
Year of Manufacture: 1932 (Single Digit Serial Number)
Gauge: 12 Gauge, 2 ¾” Shells
Action Type: Boxlock Over-Under Top Break with Single Selective Trigger and Individual Ejectors
Markings: The bottom of the receiver is marked “Remington /Trade Mark / MODEL 32 /9”. The inside of the forend is marked “9”. The left side of the top barrel on both set is marked “12 GA.”. The bottom of the monoblock is marked “9”. The interior of the receiver is marked “9”. The sides of the receiver have game dogs.The forend iron is marked “9”. These markings are congruent on each set of barrels. The 30” barrel’s ventilated rib is marked “Simmons”. The 26” set has a Remington patent info under the rib.
Barrel Length: 30”, The barrel has a Simmons ventilated rib to which a previous owner has applied custom venting. The 26” Barrel also has a Ventilated rib applied by a previous owner.
Choke: The 30” barrel set is Improved Modified over Improved Modified and the 26” barrel set is Cylinder over Cylinder Fixed
Sights / Optics: This shotgun is mounted with a white bead set on the rib at the muzzle and there is a smaller alignment bead at the midsection on both barrel sets.
Weight: 8 lbs., 7 oz.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece checkered walnut with checkered forend, straight comb, pistol grip, and an aftermarket Pachmyer rubber buttpad. There are no cracks in the forearm or stock but the finish has begun to give way to time and temperature. There is scattered finish wear, some areas appear pooled and some areas appear crazed. There are some scattered compressions and a few marks through the finish, some of the most noticeable are on bottom of the forend at the front, the comb, and belly. The checkering is mostly strong. The LOP measures 14” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttpad, 13” to the back of the wood. The pad has some scattered wear. The drop at comb is about 1 ? inches, drop at heel is about 1 ? inches. The cast is about neutral. Overall, the stocks are in about Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Refinished
Bore Condition: The bores are bright with no erosion. The bores rate in 9/10 in this writer’s opinion.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 95% of its current metal finish. The receiver has some light scratches on the bottom that have taken on discoloration, There are some scattered spots of oxidation on the receiver. The barrel set has some spots of oxidation. There are a few scratches and nicks on the barrel. There are a few little nicks and scratches into the metal on the barrel set, the most noticeable are on the bottom of the lower barrel towards the front. There is some finish wear on the edges of the muzzles. The pin heads are unmarred. The markings are mostly clear. Overall, this shotgun rates in about Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this shotgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: A leather luggage case from Browning
Our Assessment: Not only is this is one of the few over-under shotgun models ever produced by Remington its one of the first ones ever to come off the line, "Serial Number 9”. The design is essentially the same as the Krieghoff Model 32 and the fit and finish isn’t far off from a Krieghoff, either. This shotgun is in about Very Good condition with 95% of its current finish remaining, good bores, and strong mechanics. While it has some wear, this may just be the perfect field over under, and you wouldn't need to worry about it getting a scuff or two. These made a fine gun to use as a range workhorse breaking clays or out in the field dropping birds.
Belgian Browning FN Auto-5 12 GA 27.5" Semi-Automatic Shotgun 1964 C&R
Lot #601 (Sale Order 601 of 674)
Make: Fabrique Nationale for Browning Arms
Model: A5
Serial Number: 4M 62013
Year of Manufacture: 1964 (“4M” above the serial number)
Gauge: 12 Gauge, 2 3/4” Chamber
Action Type: Long Recoil Semi-Automatic Shotgun fed by Tubular Magazine
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “BROWNING ARMS COMPANY ST LOUIS Mo. & MONTREAL P.Q. / MADE IN BELGIUM”. The right side of the barrel is marked “**SPECIAL STEEL-12 GAUGE-SHELLS 2 3/4” with a series of Belgian proof marks. The left side of the receiver is marked “® / BROWNING” with a bust portrait of John M. Browning, the underside has the serial number. The receiver, tangs, and trigger guard have tasteful Grade I factory engraving. The right side of the bolt has a Belgium proof.
Barrel Length: 27.5” Round
Choke: Improved Modified, Fixed
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a bead fixed to a dual sided ramped base fixed to the barrel. The top of the receiver is checkered for glare reduction.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are a two-piece checkered walnut set with a round-bottom semi-pistol grip, fluted straight comb, FN Browning hard rubber buttplate, and finger grooves running the length of the forend. There are a few scattered compression marks. There are no chips or cracks. The checkering is attractive and crisp. The LOP measures 14 3/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. Overall, the stocks are in Excellent Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright. There is no erosion. There are minor fouling streaks near the muzzle. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 98% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows little to no operation wear. There is some light intermittent oxidation on the receiver, but it is faint and hard to notice. There is minor oxidation on the tangs where the finish has thinned. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this shotgun is in Excellent Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this shotgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The Browning Automatic 5, often called the Auto-5 or simply A-5, was the first mass-produced semi-automatic shotgun, and designed by the legendary firearms inventor John Moses Browning in 1898. Patented in 1900, it was in continuous production for almost a century by several makers, with manufacture ending in 1998. It featured a distinctive high rear end, earning it the nickname “Humpback”. Browning initially presented his design to Winchester, where he had sold his rifle designs for years, but they refused his terms. He then went to Remington, but the president of the company died while he was waiting to offer them the Auto-5. Browning then took his scattergun to FN in Europe, and was so confident of his design that he placed an initial order for 10,000 shotguns. During the 1960s, the Browning Auto-5 was still being made in Belgium by Fabrique Nationale.
This Factory Engraved Belgian Browning FN Auto-5 Shotgun was made in 1964 and is in Excellent Condition. It’s a “standard weight model”, as distinguished by the “M” in the serial number, built by Fabrique Nationale in Belgium for Browning Arms, and features a 27.5” barrel, 98% of its lustrous, original blued finish, tasteful Grade I factory engraving on the receiver, tangs, and trigger guard, gorgeous two-piece checkered walnut stocks, and a bright bore with no erosion (there are minor fouling streaks near the muzzle). Drop at heel: 2 1/2”, Drop at comb: 1 5/8", LOP: 14 3/8". This shotgun has been beautifully preserved for over half a century, and would make for a classic hunting shotgun for the lucky winner, or an ideal addition to a Browning collection.
Belgian Browning FN Auto-5 Light Twelve 12 GA 27.5" Semi-Automatic Shotgun 1964 C&R
Lot #602 (Sale Order 602 of 674)
Make: Fabrique Nationale for Browning Arms
Model: A5 Light Twelve
Serial Number: 4G 35573
Year of Manufacture: 1964 (“4G” above the serial number)
Gauge: 12 Gauge, 2 3/4” Chamber
Action Type: Long Recoil Semi-Automatic Shotgun fed by Tubular Magazine
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “BROWNING ARMS COMPANY ST LOUIS Mo. & MONTREAL P.Q. / MADE IN BELGIUM”. The right side of the barrel is marked “**SPECIAL STEEL-12 GAUGE-SHELLS 2 3/4” with a series of Belgian proof marks. The left side of the receiver is marked “Light Twelve / ® / BROWNING” with a bust portrait of John M. Browning, the underside has the serial number. The receiver, tangs, and trigger guard have tasteful Grade I factory engraving. The right side of the receiver has a Belgium proof as well as on the bolt.
Barrel Length: 27.5” Round
Choke: Improved Modified, Fixed
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a bead fixed to a dual sided ramped base fixed to the barrel. The top of the barrel and receiver are checkered for glare reduction.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are a two-piece checkered walnut set with a round-bottom semi-pistol grip, fluted straight comb, FN Browning hard rubber buttplate, and finger grooves running the length of the forend. There are a few scattered compression marks. There are no chips or cracks. The checkering is attractive and crisp. The LOP measures 14 3/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. Overall, the stocks are in Excellent Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright. There is no erosion. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 98% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows little to no operation wear. There is some light intermittent oxidation on the receiver, but it is faint and hard to notice. There is more prominent oxidation and light rust freckling on the tangs. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this shotgun is in Excellent Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this shotgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The Browning Automatic 5, often called the Auto-5 or simply A-5, was the first mass-produced semi-automatic shotgun, and designed by the legendary firearms inventor John Moses Browning in 1898. Patented in 1900, it was in continuous production for almost a century by several makers, with manufacture ending in 1998. It featured a distinctive high rear end, earning it the nickname “Humpback”. Browning initially presented his design to Winchester, where he had sold his rifle designs for years, but they refused his terms. He then went to Remington, but the president of the company died while he was waiting to offer them the Auto-5. Browning then took his scattergun to FN in Europe, and was so confident of his design that he placed an initial order for 10,000 shotguns. During the 1960s, the Browning Auto-5 was still being made in Belgium by Fabrique Nationale.
This Factory Engraved Belgian Browning FN Auto-5 Light Twelve Shotgun was made in 1964 and is in Excellent Condition. It’s a “lightweight model”, as distinguished by the “G” in the serial number, built by Fabrique Nationale in Belgium for Browning Arms, and features a 27.5” barrel, 98% of its lustrous, original blued finish, tasteful Grade I factory engraving on the receiver, tangs, and trigger guard, gorgeous two-piece checkered walnut stocks, and a bright bore with no erosion. Drop at heel: 2 1/2”, Drop at comb: 1 5/8", LOP: 14 3/8". This shotgun has been beautifully preserved for over half a century, and would make for a classic hunting shotgun for the lucky winner, or an ideal addition to a Browning collection.
Ithaca Model 37 Featherlight Riot 12 GA Fixed Cylinder 20" Slam-Fire Pump Action Shotgun 1976
Lot #603 (Sale Order 603 of 674)
Make: Ithaca
Model: 37 Featherlight Riot
Serial Number: 371586810
Year of Manufacture: 1976 (https://ithacagun.com/serial-numbers/)
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “MODEL 37 – FEATHERLIGHT – 12 GA. – 2 3/4 CHAMBER – PROOF TESTED / ITHACA GUN CO., INC. ITHACA, N.Y. MADE IN USA – ROTO FORGED” and has an anvil and “CYL”. The right side of the receiver is marked with the serial number. The sides of the receiver have factory engraved “game birds in flight” scenes. The right side of the chamber and receiver each have an anvil proof.
Barrel Length: 20", Round
Choke: Fixed Cylinder
Sights / Optics: The front sight has been replaced with a fiber optic rod.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece walnut with a grooved slide handle, pistol grip, straight comb, sling stud in the belly, and an Ithaca checkered black hard rubber buttplate. There is a crack on the bottom of the wrist at the end of the trigger guard. The wood-to-metal fit is proud. The LOP measures 14 1/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate has some wear and nicks around the edges, heel, and toe, but the checkering remains generally crisp. Overall, the stocks are in about Very Good Condition.
Type of Finish: Parkerized
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates at 10/10.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 90% of its metal finish. There are scattered scuffs and rubs that have lightly thinned the finish. The action shows light operational wear. There is thinning along the leading edges. There is some scattered oxidation about the metal. The screw heads are sharp with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this shotgun is in about Fine Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. This shotgun will slam-fire as designed. The shotgun ejects out the bottom of the receiver. We have not fired this shotgun. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The Ithaca Model 37 enjoys a well earned reputation for its durability, ambidextrous ejection design, smooth action, and of course being one of the few pump shotguns that can be “slam-fired”, meaning that with the trigger depressed, pushing the slide handle forward and locking the action will allow the chambered round to be fired without needing to reset the trigger. In addition to seeing use by bird and deer hunters for generations, the Model 37 has served in WW2, Vietnam, and in countless law enforcement agencies across the country.
This Ithaca Model 37 Featherlight Riot Shotgun was made in 1976 and is in Fine Condition. It features a 20” barrel, 90% of its original parkerized finish, the classic “game birds in flight” factory engraved scene at each side of the receiver, tough two-piece walnut stocks with a grooved slide handle, pistol grip, straight comb, sling stud in the belly, and Ithaca checkered black hard rubber buttplate, solid mechanics, and a bright bore with no erosion. The front sight has been replaced with a fiber optic rod. There is a crack on the bottom of the wrist at the end of the trigger guard, and the wood-to-metal fit is proud. Most importantly, the action functions properly, and this shotgun will slam-fire as designed. It would make a fine addition to any collection, and still serve reliably in the field or for home defense.
Winchester Model 1200 RIOT 12 GA 18.5" Pump Action Shotgun 2 3/4" Shells 1964-1972 C&R
Lot #604 (Sale Order 604 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 1200
Serial Number: 191401
Year of Manufacture: 1964-1972, C&R
Gauge: 12 GA. 2 ¾” Shells
Action Type: Pump Action, Mag Tube Fed
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “-WINCHESTER- / -MADE IN U.S.A.-”, “MODEL - 1200 - 12 GA. - 2 ¾ CHAM.- / -WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL- / RIOT”. The top of the barrel and receiver are marked with Winchester “WP” proofs. The bottom of the receiver is marked “191401”.
Barrel Length: 18.5”
Choke: Fixed CYL Choke
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to a serrated ramped base fixed to the barrel. The rear sight is a u notch elevator sight dovetailed to a base fixed to the barrel.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two piece walnut with press checkered pump grip, pistol grip, straight comb, vented Winchester rubber buttpad. The LOP measures 14” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttpad. The stocks rate in about Very Good overall condition. There are no cracks. The checkering is attractive and sharp with a few imperfections including a small gash on the right side. There is finish loss on the rear sides of the pump grip. There are scattered scratches and scuffs. There are a few nicks and compression marks.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 93% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows light operation wear on the mag tube and action bars. There is thinning on the muzzle and some nicks on the trigger guard. There are a few scattered nicks and scratches. The markings are clear. Overall, this shotgun rates in about Very Good condition as C&R.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this shotgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 1200 was introduced in 1964 as a less expensive alternative to the Model 12 which could be price competitive with the Remington 870 which had been introduced in 1951. This is a RIOT model with 18.5” barrel and Fixed Cylinder Choke. It retains the vast majority of its original finish which is just as eye-catching as it is durable. This is an excellent firearm to add to a Winchester collection that doesn’t have a 1200 yet and would make just as fine a security shotgun as it did the day it left the factory.
Winchester Model 1200 12 GA 20" Pump Shotgun 2 3/4" Shells Trench Gun Clone 1964-1968 C&R
Lot #605 (Sale Order 605 of 674)
Make: Winchester
Model: 1200
Serial Number: 170447
Year of Manufacture: 1964-1968
Gauge: 12 GA, 2 3/4"
Action Type: Pump Action, Mag Tube Fed
Markings: The bottom of the receiver is marked with the serial “170447”. The left side of the barrel is marked “WINCHESTER – MODEL - 1200 - 12GA. - 2 ¾ CHAM. / MADE IN U.S.A. – WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL –/ CYL”. There are Winchester WP proofs on the receiver and barrel.
Barrel Length: 20”
Choke: CYL, Fixed
Sights / Optics: The front bead has been cut flush. The barrel is mounted with a heat shield with a brass bead fixed to the top. The top of the receiver is serrated for glare reduction.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two piece walnut with semi-pistol grip, straight comb, belly sling swivel, Winchester vented rubber buttpad, and press-checkered pump-grip. The barrel is mounted with a late style perforated handguard with M5 Bayonet Lug and sling swivel. There is some corrosion on the cast bayonet lug which has also turned a plum color. The LOP measures 14” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttpad. The stocks rate in about Fine overall condition. There are no cracks or chips. There is light handling wear. The checkering is attractive and sharp.
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright. There is no visible erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 97% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows light operation and handling wear. There are three marks under the barrel where the threads of the three screws for the perforated handguard have cut into the barrel and removed some of the finish. There are a couple smaller rub marks on the barrel from the handguard that have removed some of the finish. There are a few scratches and scuffs on the handguard itself. The markings are clear. Overall, this shotgun rates in about Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this shotgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This shotgun comes with its attached leather sling in Fine condition. There are no rips or tears. The leather is pliable. There are light handling marks and drag lines.
Our Assessment: This Winchester Model 1200 12 gauge with a 20-inch cylinder bore barrel is a robust and compact shotgun, well-suited for close-range applications such as home defense and law enforcement use. Introduced in 1964, the Model 1200 was designed as a durable, pump-action shotgun that utilizes a rotating bolt and a recoil-operated mechanism, which ensures reliable cycling of shells and a smooth action under various conditions. The 20-inch cylinder bore barrel is particularly effective for quick, close-quarters shooting, as it does not constrict the shot pattern as much as other chokes, allowing for a wider spread. This feature makes it ideal for defensive situations where rapid target acquisition is crucial. Additionally, the shorter barrel length contributes to the shotgun's maneuverability in tight spaces, enhancing its functionality in home defense scenarios. Overall, this Winchester Model 1200 12 GA with a 20" CYL barrel is celebrated for its straightforward design, ease of use, and effective performance in high-stress environments, making it a preferred choice for those seeking a reliable and potent defensive shotgun, which is why the U.S. Army adopted these in 1968 where a few saw action in Vietnam, Operation Desert Storm, Somalia, and the invasion of Granada and Panama becoming known as “America’s Last Trench Gun”.
Rare Franz V. Dreyse Side-Pivot Breech Double Gun 20 GA Converted SXS Shotgun Antique
Lot #606 (Sale Order 606 of 674)
Make: Franz von Dreyse
Model: Side-Pivot Breech Double Gun
Serial Number: 22947
Year of Manufacture: Ca. 1870-1891
Gauge: The gun was almost certainly chambered for a needlefire paper cartridge. The bores are approximately 16 gauge, but the chambers are for a 20 gauge 2 1/2" centerfire cartridge.
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade dovetailed to the front of the barrel rib. There is a non-matching number on the sight and there appears to be a missing insert. The rear sight is a folding "V"-notch dovetailed to the rear of the barrel rib.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is one-piece walnut with checkered and carved straight wrist, steel nosecap, carved horn guard, straight comb with cheekpiece (right-handed shooter) steel buttplate with scroll engraving around the mounting screws and a sling swivel in the belly (there is another swivel mounted to the bottom rib in front of the forend. There is a notable crack from the left-rear corner of the top tang, extending down and forward below the action. There are some scattered nicks, scuffs and scratches. There are some areas of discoloration and residue build-up. The checkering is well defined. The LOP measures 14 3/4" and 13 7/8" from the fronts of the triggers to the back of the buttplate. The plate has worn to white with scattered discoloration from oxidation. Overall, the stock is in Good-Very Good condition as Antique
Type of Finish: Browned Damascus & Case Color with Gold & Silver Embellishments
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bores are semi-bright with some scattered minor erosion, infrequent minor pitting, and a few shallow dents visible in the bores. In this writer's opinion, the bores rate 6 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 87% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. The case color has mostly muted or gone to a light patina with a little color in well protected areas. The damascus patterning is impressively strong with most browned finish remaining, showing some light wear at edges. There are some light nicks and scratches. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this shotgun is in Very Good-Fine condition as Antique (see Mechanics).
Mechanics: The barrels will not swivel far enough to load a cartridge in the left chamber. Otherwise, the action functions correctly. We have not fired this shotgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: Johann Nicolaus von Dreyse developed the famous needlefire rifle, contributing to decades of Prussian military dominance in Europe. His son, Franz, would go on to continue the family business, attempting unsuccessfully to improve the needlefire system to keep up with newer metallic cartridges. Franz would develop a few very intriguing operating mechanisms such as this side-pivot breech shotgun. The lever on the bottom of the forend turns a camp plate, causing the barrels to first move forward a short distance and then pivot out to the side, permitting extraction and reloading. Just as intriguing is the cocking mechanism, a block on the rear of the action that is pushed forward to tension the mainsprings. A tab on the rear of this mechanism can be used to release the spring tension without firing or the triggers can be used to drop the firing pins.
This is a gorgeous example, with gold and silver embellishments, engraving, and a carved horn guard. The whole thing just oozes the sort of craftsmanship you can expect in the fine sporting guns of 19th century Germany. Almost certainly originally needlefire, this gun appears to have been converted for use with centerfire cartridges. For those with an interest in Dreyse, european sporting arms, or very interesting and rare operating mechanisms, this is one that just doesn't come around every day. Please see our photos and good luck!
Belgian ACME Arms Damascus Barreled SXS External Hammer 12 GA 30" Shotgun 1894-1915 C&R
Lot #607 (Sale Order 607 of 674)
Make: ACME Arms Trade Name for F. Dumoulin & Co., Belgium
Model: Damascus Barreled Side by Side External Hammer Shotgun
Serial Number: NSNV
Year of Manufacture: 1894-1915
Gauge: 12 Gauge Black Powder Only
Action Type: Break-Open Side-lock Side by Side Hammer Shotgun with Extractors, Double Triggers.
Barrel Length: 30”
Choke: Left:Modified Right: Modified, Fixed
Sights / Optics: Front bead fixed to the barrel rib.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two piece checkered walnut with round bottom semi-pistol grip, straight comb, and checkered steel buttplate. The stocks have heavy rub marks, compressions, scratches and nicks. The rear of the forend is cracked. The left side of the wrist has a significant crack that has nearly broken the stock in two pieces. The LOP measures 13 3/4" and 14 1/2" from the front of the trigger to the rear of the buttplate respectively. The plate is heavily worn with erosion throughout. Overall, the stocks are in Poor condition.
Type of Finish: Laminated Steel (Damascus), Case Color
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bores are bright to dull with erosion throughout. In this writer’s opinion the bores each rate a 6 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 20% of its metal finish. About none of its case coloring remains. The frame has turned to patina. The barrel’s damascus pattern is mostly muted with spots of corrosion and rust intermingled throughout. There are scuffs and scratches throughout. The screw heads are moderately worn with strong slots. The markings are semi-clear. Overall, this shotgun rates in poor to fair condition given the condition of the stock and rust but remains mechanically sound.
Mechanics: The action functions properly including extractors. The barrels lock up to the frame with no play. We have not fired this shotgun. As with all used firearms, cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards. We do not recommend shooting Laminated Steel barrels.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: Belgian breech-loading double-barrel shotguns, forged in the legendary workshops of Liège during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, stand as a testament to European craftsmanship and ingenuity. These break-action firearms, often with elegantly paired side-by-side barrels, ranged from utilitarian hunting tools to opulent works of art adorned with intricate hand engraving and ornate designs. Early models featured striking Damascus barrels and external hammers, later evolving into hammerless mechanisms and durable steel barrels that aligned with technological advancements. Revered for their reliability, accessibility, and timeless beauty, these shotguns became a favorite among sportsmen worldwide, offering a blend of form and function at a competitive price. Today, they captivate collectors with their rich history, aesthetic allure, and the romance of a bygone era, though care is essential when handling early examples crafted for black powder rather than modern ammunition.
Belgian W. Richards Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun 12 GA 30" 1874-1898 Antique
Lot #608 (Sale Order 608 of 674)
Make: W. Richards Trade Name, Belgium
Model: Damascus Barreled Side by Side External Hammer Shotgun
Serial Number: NSNV
Year of Manufacture: 1874-1898
Gauge: 12 Gauge Black Powder Only
Action Type: Break-Open Side-lock Side by Side Hammer Shotgun with Extractors, Double Triggers.
Barrel Length: 30 ”
Choke: Left: Modified Right: IC Fixed.
Sights / Optics: Front bead fixed to the barrel rib.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two piece checkered walnut with round bottom semi-pistol grip, straight comb, and checkered resin buttplate. The stocks have heavy rub marks, compressions, scratches and nicks. The checking is defined but nearly smooth on the forend. The LOP measures 13 5/8" and 14 3/8" from the front of the trigger to the rear of the buttplate respectively. The plate is heavy worn with the checkered smooth in some areas and dull everywhere else, but there are no losses or cracks. Overall, the stocks are in Good condition.
Type of Finish: Laminated Steel (Damascus), Case Color
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bores are dull with erosion throughout. In this writer’s opinion the bores each rate a 5 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 60% of its metal finish. About none of its case coloring remains. The frame has turned to patina. The barrel’s damascus pattern is strong throughout with some thinning toward the muzzle and intermingled with spots of corrosion. There are scuffs and scratches throughout. The screw heads are moderately worn. The markings are semi-clear. Overall, this shotgun rates in Good condition for an antique.
Mechanics: The action functions properly including extractors. The barrels lock up to the frame with no play. We have not fired this shotgun. As with all used firearms, cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards. We do not recommend shooting Laminated Steel barrels.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: Belgian breech-loading double-barrel shotguns, forged in the legendary workshops of Liège during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, stand as a testament to European craftsmanship and ingenuity. These break-action firearms, often with elegantly paired side-by-side barrels, ranged from utilitarian hunting tools to opulent works of art adorned with intricate hand engraving and ornate designs. Early models featured striking Damascus barrels and external hammers, later evolving into hammerless mechanisms and durable steel barrels that aligned with technological advancements. Revered for their reliability, accessibility, and timeless beauty, these shotguns became a favorite among sportsmen worldwide, offering a blend of form and function at a competitive price. Today, they captivate collectors with their rich history, aesthetic allure, and the romance of a bygone era, though care is essential when handling early examples crafted for black powder rather than modern ammunition.
A.H. Fox Sterlingworth 28" CYL 12 GA SXS Double Barrel Shotgun 1918 C&R
Lot #609 (Sale Order 609 of 674)
Make: A.H. FOX
Model: Sterlingworth
Serial Number: 82449
Year of Manufacture: Ca. 1918 (https://doublegunshop.com/dgsnos1.htm)
Gauge: 12 Gauge, 2 5/8” Shells
Action Type: Top-Break Side by Side with Extractor
Barrel Length: The barrels appear to have been cut to 28”.
Choke: Left: Cylinder Bore, Right: Cylinder Bore, both fixed. The barrels are not threaded for chokes, but appear to have been opened up to their current (lack of) constriction.
Sights / Optics: There is a silver-colored bead at the front of the rib. The top of the rib is slightly dished and serrated to reduce glare.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece checkered walnut with splinter forend, capped pistol grip., straight comb and black rubber Pachmayr buttpad. The stocks have scattered nicks, dings, scuffs and scratches. There is a crack in the right-front of the wrist. There are a few small losses on the top edges of the forend. The checkering is generally well defined. The LOP measures 13" and 13 1/4"" from the fronts of the triggers to the back of the pad, 13 1/2" and 12 3/4" to the back of the wood. The pad has light wear and remains fairly supple. Overall, the stocks are in Good-Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blue & Case Color
Finish Originality: Original, numbered parts match.
Bore Condition: The bores are mostly bright. There is infrequent minor erosion and a little stubborn fouling in the bores. In this writer's opinion, the bores rate about 8 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 65% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. The barrels have fairly even scattered wear. The receiver has areas that have muted or worn to white with other areas showing strong finish. Some worn areas are going to a light patina or have light surface oxidation. There are scattered light nicks and scratches. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads are tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this shotgun is in Good-plus condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The barrels lock up to the receiver with no play. The safety engages automatically when the action is opened. We have not fired this shotgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: Fox Gun Company was founded in 1898 and produced shotguns of varying grades of fanciness with levels of engraving, finishes, barrel materials, etc., but all with uniform quality. The Sterlingworth was the model which brought that quality to the masses, with simple border engraving being the only adornment and all other effort being put simply into the quality of manufacture.
This example was produced in 1918. The gun is in Good-plus condition, showing honest wear consistent with its age. It is a 12 gauge with its barrels appearing to have been cut to their current length of 28" and opened up to Cylinder Bore. The Fox Sterlingworth is a classic American double from the heyday of American doubles, perfect for any collection. Please see our photos and good luck!
Browning BSS 20 Gauge 26" Barrel SXS Side By Side Shotgun & Case
Lot #610 (Sale Order 610 of 674)
Make: Browning/Miroku
Model: B-S/S
Serial Number: 4961B57
Year of Manufacture: 1972 – 1987 (No Date Code)
Gauge: 20 Gauge, chambered for 2 ¾” & 3” shells
Action Type: Box-Lock, Top-Break, Single Mechanical Trigger Shotgun with Ejectors.
Markings: The frame is marked, “BROWNING” on the bottom with the serial number under the brake lever. The forend is marked, “4961B57” The top of the barrels are marked, “B-S/S SPECIAL STEEL 20GA SHELLS – 2 ¾” AND 3” / BROWNING ARMS COMPANY MORGAN, UTAH & MONTREAL P.Q. / MADE IN JAPAN & ASSEMBLED IN KOREA” The barrel flats are marked, “4961B57” with nitro proofing and other small proof marks. There is roll engraving throughout.
Barrel Length: 26”
Choke: Fixed. Improved Cylinder on the left, Cylinder on the right.
Sights/Optics: There is a brass bead at the front of the serrated barrel rib.
Stock Configuration and Condition: The stocks are two-piece checkered walnut with beavertail forend, thin semi-pistol grip, straight fluted comb, and hard rubber Browning buttplate. There are pressure dents throughout. The checkering is sharp. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 14 1/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttpad. Overall, the stocks rate in Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: Both bores are bright with no erosion. There is some very minor fouling in the bores. In this writer’s opinion the bores rate at 9.5/10.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 99% of its metal finish. There are some very small nicks throughout. The screw heads are sharp and the markings are clear. Overall, this shotgun rates in Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The lock-up is tight with no play. We have not fired this shotgun. As with all used firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork, and Accessories: A tan browning Luggage case.
Our Assessment: The Browning BSS (Browning Side-by-Side) 20 Gauge shotgun is a highly regarded firearm known for its quality craftsmanship, reliability, and elegant design. Manufactured by the renowned American firearms company Browning, the BSS series was introduced in the 1970s and continued production until the early 1980s. These shotguns were produced in Japan by Miroku, a company well-known for producing high-quality firearms under various brand names, including Browning. This side-by-side (double-barrel) shotgun is chambered in 20 gauge, a popular choice for upland game hunting and clay shooting due to its balance of power and reduced recoil. It typically features barrel lengths of 26 inches or 28 inches, which provide a good balance between maneuverability and accuracy. The shotgun is designed to handle 2 3/4-inch shells, suitable for a variety of shooting activities. Its break-action design allows for easy loading and unloading of shells. The stock of the Browning BSS is crafted from high-quality walnut, often featuring fine checkering on the grip and fore-end for improved handling. The stock design typically includes a straight or pistol grip. Equipped with a single front bead sight for quick target acquisition, the BSS is fitted with automatic ejectors that expel spent shells when the action is opened. Known for its elegant finish, the BSS often features a high-polish blued finish on the barrels and receiver. The Browning BSS 20 gauge is favored for hunting upland game birds such as pheasant, quail, and grouse. Its manageable weight and balanced design make it easy to carry and handle during long hunting trips. It is also popular in clay shooting sports such as skeet and sporting clays, where its balance and handling characteristics are beneficial.
Overall, the Browning BSS 20 Gauge Side-by-Side shotgun is a distinguished firearm celebrated for its exceptional quality, reliability, and elegant design. This one maintains about 99% of its original finish and has strong mechanics. Favored by hunters and sport shooters alike, it excels in both field and range environments. Additionally, its high-quality construction and aesthetic appeal make it a prized collectible. The BSS model exemplifies the fine craftsmanship and robust construction that Browning shotguns are known for, making it a cherished addition to any shotgun enthusiast’s collection.
Action Type: Top Lever Opening Sidelock Double Barreled Shotgun with Extractors
Markings: The top of each barrel is marked “J.P. SAUER & SOHN, SUHL”. The left barrel at the chamber is marked “FLUSE-STAHL-”. The right barrel at the chamber is marked “KRUPP-ESSEN.”. The bottom of the left barrel is marked “94872 / 206 U” with a crowned “S” proof, two other proofs, and “NICHT FUR KUGEL”. There is a proof on the bottom of the right barrel. The bottom of each barrel flat is marked with several series of proofs. The forend iron is marked “872”. Both lock plates are marked “J.P. SAUER & SOHN, SUHL”. The water table is marked “94872” with two proofs. The bottom tang is marked “94872”. The left side of the barrel lug is marked “94872”.
Barrel Length: 30”
Choke: Left: Full, Right: Modified, both fixed.
Sights / Optics: This shotgun has a bead fixed to the front of the rib. The top of the rib has wavy serrations for glare reduction.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece checkered walnut with a round bottom semi-pistol grip, straight comb with cheek piece, and checkered composite buttplate. There are light handling marks throughout with a few scrapes on the left side of the grip and right side of the buttstock. The LOP measures 14 1/8" and 13 1/4" from the fronts of the triggers to the back of the buttplate. The plate has some worm holes in the heel and nicks along the edges. Overall, the stocks are in Fine condition.
Type of Finish: Blued & Coin
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bores are mostly bright. There is some minor erosion. There are a few dents on the barrel that has slightly warped the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bores rates 5/10 given the erosion and dents.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 40% of its metal finish. The barrel has mottled oxidation throughout. There are a series of dents along the sides of the barrel. There is discoloration in the receiver’s coin finish, but no notable damage. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this shotgun is in Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly including extractors. The barrels lock solidly to the frame. The safety engages automatically upon opening. The cocking indicators are small circles with a single line across them visible on each lockplate. We have not fired this shotgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: The Sauer & Sohn firm was first founded in 1751 in Suhl, Germany and they are the oldest firearms manufacturer still active in Germany. While they are known today for their Sig-Sauer semi-automatic pistols made in collaboration with Swiss arms AG, they were once well known for their fine European made rifles, shotguns and drillings. This shotgun has strong overall mechanics and retains a good amount of its original finish. This is a great example of their work and will make a fine addition to any collection.
Sights/Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade in-line dovetailed to the front of the rib. The rear sight folds to present either a small or a wide “U”-notch in a base dovetailed to the rib. There are bases for a quick-detach claw-mount on the rear of the rib (no mount included).
Stock Configuration and Condition: The stocks are checkered walnut. The forend has two screw-secured side-pieces with a checkered main portion. The buttstock has a capped pistol grip, straight comb with shadow-line cheekpiece, checkered horn buttplate with “GM” monogram and a sling swivel in the belly (there is another swivel mounted to the bottom barrel in front of the forend). The stocks have some scattered nicks, scuffs and scratches. There is a repaired chip at the toe. There is a short, thin crack at the rear of the top tang. The LOP measures 14 1/8" and 13 1/8" from the fronts of the triggers to the back of the buttplate. The plate has scattered light wear with well defined checkering. Overall, the stocks are in about Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blue & Case color
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The shotgun bore is mostly bright with infrequent minor erosion. The rifle bore is semi-bright with well defined rifling. There is some light erosion and stubborn fouling in the rifle bore. In this writer's opinion, the bores rate 9 and 7 out of 10, respectively.
Overall Condition: This combination gun retains about 80% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. The balance is mostly in muting of the receiver’s case color. There is some good color in well protected areas. The barrels have generally strong finish with some patches of wear. There is wear from the forend which is concealed when assembled. There are some scattered light nicks, scuffs and scratches and a little minor surface oxidation. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with usable slots, most are properly timed. The markings are clear. Overall, this gun is in Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The safety does not engage automatically, but functions properly when engaged manually. We have not fired this shotgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork, and Accessories: Included is a leather sling, a .22 caliber rimfire chamber sleeve and a total of 40 Sellier & Bellot 8x57JR cartridges (2 boxes of 20 each).
Our Assessment: The name Merkel has been around in Suhl for more than 200 years, with several different “Merkels” being known for making high quality sporting arms. Gebrüder Merkel, today known as Merkel Jagd und Sportwaffen, is the only one which has stood the test of time. Surviving two world wars, Soviet occupation and the East German state, it is still around to this day! This “Bockbüchsflinte” (o/u combination gun) was made in 1931 and is a fine example of their craft. A boxlock 16 gauge over 8x57mmJR combo gun, it has tasteful engraving on the receiver, European styling with a straight comb and cheekpiece, forward mounted sling swivel and horn buttplate. The ability to take both fowl and terrestrial game as well as the intriguing design make for a great, well-rounded hunting gun. It will also make a nice addition to a European sporting gun collection as a neat example of a Merkel combination gun. Please see our photos and good luck!
Remington Arms Co. Model 1889 Grade 1 26" MOD/IC 12 GA SXS Shotgun 1902 C&R
Lot #613 (Sale Order 613 of 674)
Make: Remington Arms Co.
Model: 1889, Grade No. 1
Serial#: 226386
Year of Manufacture: 1902
Gauge: 12 Gauge, 2 5/8"
Choke: Left: Modified, Right: Improved Cylinder, both Fixed
Action Type: Hammered Dual-Trigger Hammered Side by Side Shotgun with an Extractor
Barrel Length: The barrels have been cut to 26".
Sights/ Optics: There is a silver-colored bead mounted to the front of the rib. The top of the rib is serrated for glare reduction.
Stock Configuration & Condition/ Grip: The stocks are two-piece checkered walnut with ebony-top splinter forend, semi-pistol grip, straight comb and checkered hard rubber RACo buttplate. The stocks have scattered nicks, dings, scuffs and scratches. There is a filled loss on the bottom-rear of the forend. There are a few small losses around the edges of the wrist. The checkering is worn smooth in some areas, in others it is worn, but visible. The LOP measures 13 5/8" and 12 3/4" from the fronts of the triggers to the back of the buttplate. The plate has a large loss toward the toe that has been repaired, showing moderate wear. Overall, the stocks are in Fair-Good condition as refinished.
Type of Finish: Blue and Case Color
Finish Originality: Original, serial-matching. There is no serial marking on the forend iron. There are non-factory markings on the barrels, covered by the forend when assembled.
Bore Condition: The bores are gray. There is scattered erosion and pitting in the bores. In this writer's opinion, the bores rate 5 out of 10.
Overall Condition: The shotgun retains about 5% of its metal finish. Finish remains only in well-protected areas. Most surfaces have worn to white or gone to a light-moderate patina. There is some scattered minor surface erosion. There are areas of residue from the stocks' new finish. There are some scattered nicks and scratches. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings range from clear to worn, but legible. Overall, this shotgun is in Fair-Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The barrel locks to the frame with no play. We have not fired this shotgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box Paperwork and Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: This is a Remington Arms Co. manufactured 12 gauge Model 1889 Grade 1 hammered side by side shotgun that was made in 1902. The Model 1889 was introduced following the company’s acquisition by Marcellus Hartley, the company was initially known as Eliphalet Remington & Sons and after acquisition was renamed Remington Arms Co., and was the last hammered side by side to be manufactured by Remington. The gun has wear consistent with use over the last 122 years, having had the barrels shortened a little and with some non-factory markings. The gun is a good option for historical firearms collectors and Remington collectors more specifically. Good luck on your bid!
Bozard & Co. British Boxlock Hammerless 12 GA SXS Double Shotgun & Case 1896-1897 Antique
Lot #614 (Sale Order 614 of 674)
Make: Bozard & Co.
Model: Bocklock Hammerless
Serial Number: 8769
Year of Manufacture: 1896-1897, re-proofed post-1904
Choke: Left: Improved Cylinder, Right: Cylinder Bore, Both Fixed
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a bead fixed to the rib near the muzzle.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece checkered walnut with splinter forend, straight grip, teardrop cheeks, straight comb initial plate in the belly and serrated black buttplate. The stocks have some scattered nicks, scuffs and scratches. There are a few tiny losses around the edges. There are tiny cracks at the rear of the top tang. The chekering is well defined. The LOP measures 14 1/2" and 13 1/2" from the fronts of the triggers to the back of the buttplate. The plate has minor wear with well defined serrations. Overall, the stocks are in Very Good-plus condition as Antique.
Type of Finish: Blue & Bright
Finish Originality: Refinished. Serialized parts are matching.
Bore Condition: The bores are mostly bright with some scattered minor erosion and pitting. In this writer's opinion, the bores rate about 7 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 90% of its current metal finish. There are some scattered light nicks and scratches. There is scattered erosion and pitting under the finish. There is wear on the barrels that is covered by the forend when assembled. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads are tool marked with usable slots. The markings are worn, but legible. Overall, this shotgun is in Very Good condition as refinished Antique.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly, including ejectors. The barrels lock up with no play to the receiver. The safety engages automatically when the action is opened. We have not fired this shotgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This gun comes in a black leather-bound trunk case.
Our Assessment: This boxlock hammerless double gun was produced by the small British firm of Bozard & Co. in the late 19th Century. The gun shows wear consistent with its use and age, but has been refinished so it looks nice. The bores have some minor pitting, but are generally bright. The action functions correctly. This would be a great piece for restoration or to add to a European field gun collection. Please see our photos and good luck!
L.C. Smith Fulton Field Grade Featherweight 28" Full 16 GA SXS Double Barrel Shotgun, 1949 C&R
Lot #615 (Sale Order 615 of 674)
Make: L.C. Smith
Model: Field Grade Featherweight
Serial Number: FWS43694
Year of Manufacture: 1949
Gauge: 16 GA with 2 3/4” Chambers
Action Type: Top Lever Opening Sideplate Double Barreled Shotgun with Extractor
Barrel Length: 28"
Choke: Left: Full, Right: Full, both fixed.
Sights / Optics: There is a brass bead at the front of the rib. The top of the rib is finely serrated for glare reduction.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece checkered walnut with beavertail forend, capped pistol grip, straight comb, and ventilated brown rubber Pachmayr recoil pad. The stocks have some light nicks and scratches. There are a few tiny losses around the front edges of the wrist. The checkering is well defined. There are no cracks. The LOP measures 13 7/8" and 12 7/8" from the fronts of the triggers to the back of the recoil pad, 13" and 12" to the back of the wood. The pad shows wear and discoloration, it has hardened with age. Overall, the stocks are in Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blue & Case Color
Finish Originality: Original, numbered parts are matching.
Bore Condition: The bores are mostly bright. There is no erosion, but there is a little stubborn fouling in the choked portion of the bores. In this writer's opinion, the bores rate 9 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 87% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. There is some scattered minor wear on the barrels and the receiver has some muting in generally strong case color. There are scattered minor nicks and small scratches. There is infrequent faint oxidation, mostly along the edges of the rib. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this shotgun is in Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The safety engages automatically when the action is opened. The barrels lock to the frame with no play. We have not fired this shotgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: The history of the L.C. Smith firearms is quite interesting. L. C. Smith formed a partnership with L. H. Smith and W.H. Baker to manufacture a three-barrel gun in 1879. L. C. Smith took over the company in 1880 and in 1884 began manufacturing hammer shotguns. Smith became interested in a new-fangled invention called the typewriter, and sold the company in 1888 to John Hunter. Smith went on to form the Smith-Corona company and became a world leader in the manufacture of typewriters. The L. C. Smith shotguns manufactured by Hunter Arms went on to become some of the highest quality shotguns made in the United States. When Marlin bought the Hunter Arms Co. in 1945, they began manufacturing the same guns under the L. C. Smith Gun Company title. A fire caused destruction of most of the manufacturing capability in 1949 and in 1950, the factory was closed.
This is an L. C. Smith Field Grade shotgun that was made in 1949, chambered in 16 gauge with 28” barrels choked Full. The shotgun is in Very Good condition, retaining 87% of its original metal finish, light wear in the stocks, good bores and strong mechanics. This would make for a nice addition to any L.C. Smith, double-barrel, American, or really any shotgun collection and should also still prove to be a good option in the field. Please see our photos and good luck!
Hunter Arms Co. L.C. Smith Field Grade 32" Full 12 GA SXS Double Barrel Shotgun, 1929 C&R
Lot #616 (Sale Order 616 of 674)
Make: Hunter Arms Co.
Model: L.C. Smith Field Grade
Serial Number: 119513
Year of Manufacture: 1929
Gauge: 12 GA with 2 3/4” Chambers
Action Type: Top Lever Opening Sideplate Double Barreled Shotgun with Extractor and Hunter One Trigger
Barrel Length: 32"
Choke: Left: Full, Right: Full, both fixed.
Sights / Optics: There is a white bead in a base at the front of the rib and a smaller white mid-bead. The top of the rib is finely checkered for glare reduction.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece walnut with smooth beavertail forend, checkered wrist, capped pistol grip, straight comb, and ventilated orange rubber Western Field recoil pad. The forend iron is serial-matching, but the forend wood is replacement. There are some nicks, scuffs and scratches. There are bruises, cracks and losses around the front edges of the wrist. There is notable sanding at the rear edge of the butt. The checkering ranges from well defined to worn smooth, with some areas obviously re-cut. The LOP measures 13 7/8" and 13" from the front of the trigger to the back of the recoil pad and wood, respectively. The pad shows wear and discoloration, but is still fairly supple. Overall, the stocks are in Good condition as refinished and/or replaced.
Type of Finish: Blue & Case Color
Finish Originality: Original, numbered parts are matching.
Bore Condition: The bores are semi-bright. There are patches of moderate erosion near the muzzle in each bore. The bores have a few scattered shallow dents visible. In this writer's opinion, the bores rate 6 or 7 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 10% of its metal finish. Finish remains mostly in protected areas such as the water table and the portions of the barrels that was covered by the original forend. Exposed surfaces of the barrels have gone to a uniform patina. Exposed portions of the receiver have muted with some color around the fences and under the lever. There is scattered light surface oxidation. There are some light nicks and scratches. There are a few minor dents in the barrels. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with useable slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this shotgun is in Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The safety does not engage when the action is opened, but functions properly when engaged manually. The barrels lock to the frame with no play. We have not fired this shotgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: The history of the L.C. Smith firearms is quite interesting. L. C. Smith formed a partnership with L. H. Smith and W.H. Baker to manufacture a three-barrel gun in 1879. L. C. Smith took over the company in 1880 and in 1884 began manufacturing hammer shotguns. Smith became interested in a new-fangled invention called the typewriter, and sold the company in 1888 to John Hunter. Smith went on to form the Smith-Corona company and became a world leader in the manufacture of typewriters. The L. C. Smith shotguns manufactured by Hunter Arms went on to become some of the highest quality shotguns made in the United States. When Marlin bought the Hunter Arms Co. in 1945, they began manufacturing the same guns under the L. C. Smith Gun Company title. A fire caused destruction of most of the manufacturing capability in 1949 and in 1950, the factory was closed.
This is an L. C. Smith Field Grade shotgun that was made in 1929, chambered in 12 gauge with 32” barrels choked Full. The shotgun is in Good condition, showing wear consistent with its age and use in the field. This would make for an addition to any L.C. Smith, double-barrel, American, or really any shotgun collection and would also be a good candidate for restoration. Please see our photos and good luck!
L.C. Smith Fulton Ideal/Field Grade Featherweight 30" 12 GA SXS Double Barrel Shotgun, 1947 C&R
Lot #617 (Sale Order 617 of 674)
Make: L.C. Smith
Model: Ideal Grade Featherweight receiver, Field Grade Barrels
Serial Number: FWS12739
Year of Manufacture: 1947
Gauge: 12 GA with 2 3/4” Chambers
Action Type: Top Lever Opening Sideplate Double Barreled Shotgun with Extractor
Barrel Length: 30"
Choke: Left: Full, Right: Modified, both fixed.
Sights / Optics: There is a brass bead at the front of the rib. The top of the rib is finely serrated for glare reduction.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece checkered walnut with splinter forend, capped pistol grip, straight comb, and serrated black hard rubber buttplate. The stocks have some light nicks and scratches. There is some finish wear and bubbling, most notable in the buttstock. There is a thin crack at the rear edge of the right sideplate. The checkering is well defined. The LOP measures 14" and 13 1/8" from the fronts of the triggers to the back of the buttplate. The plate has scattered light wear. Overall, the stocks are in Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original to the parts. The forend iron matches the barrel, the guard matches the receiver. The barrel and receiver do not match each other.
Bore Condition: The bores are mostly bright. There is infrequent minor erosion in the bores. In this writer's opinion, the bores rate about 9 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 90% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. There is infrequent light wear, mostly on the barrels at the muzzle and breech. There are scattered light nicks and scratches. There is infrequent minor oxidation, mostly on the barrels. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this shotgun is in Very Good condition as not parts-original.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The safety engages automatically when the action is opened. The barrels lock to the frame with no play. We have not fired this shotgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: The history of the L.C. Smith firearms is quite interesting. L. C. Smith formed a partnership with L. H. Smith and W.H. Baker to manufacture a three-barrel gun in 1879. L. C. Smith took over the company in 1880 and in 1884 began manufacturing hammer shotguns. Smith became interested in a new-fangled invention called the typewriter, and sold the company in 1888 to John Hunter. Smith went on to form the Smith-Corona company and became a world leader in the manufacture of typewriters. The L. C. Smith shotguns manufactured by Hunter Arms went on to become some of the highest quality shotguns made in the United States. When Marlin bought the Hunter Arms Co. in 1945, they began manufacturing the same guns under the L. C. Smith Gun Company title. A fire caused destruction of most of the manufacturing capability in 1947 and in 1950, the factory was closed.
This is an L. C. Smith shotgun with an Ideal Grade frame that was made in 1947. Its barrels are chambered in 12 gauge with 30” barrels choked Full, the barrels are not original to the frame. The shotgun is in Very Good condition, retaining 90% of its metal finish, scattered wear in the stocks, good bores and strong mechanics. This would make for a nice addition to any L.C. Smith, double-barrel, American, or really any shotgun collection and should also still prove to be a good option in the field. Please see our photos and good luck!
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Lot #618 (Sale Order 618 of 674)
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Custom Restored Parker Bros. GH Up-Grade Hammerless 28" MOD 12 GA SXS Double Shotgun 1896 Antique
Lot #619 (Sale Order 619 of 674)
Make: Parker Brothers
Model: GH Up-Grade, originally DH Grade (damascus)
Serial Number: 84076
Year of Manufacture: 1896
Gauge: 12 Gauge, 2 3/4” shells
Action Type: Side by Side, Double Trigger Shotgun with Extractor
Barrel Length: 28”. Originally damascus, the barrels have been quite skillfully fit with steel tubes hung on the original flats/lumps.
Choke: Left: Modified, Right: Modified, both fixed.
Sights / Optics: There is a large white bead at the front of the rib and a smaller white mid-bead. The rib is serrated for glare reduction, the serrations stop at a scribed line just behind the muzzle.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece checkered walnut with splinter forend, capped pistol grip, straight comb and checkered black hard rubber Parker Bros. buttplate. There is a ding in the left of the buttstock over the belly, another at the heel, light scratches near the toe on the right and light nicks at the right-rear of the forend. There are a few other scattered minor marks. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 14 3/8" and 13 1/2" from the fronts of the triggers to the back of the buttplate. The plate has a nick on the right edge near the heel and minor wear. Overall, the stocks are in about Fine condition as restored and/or replaced.
Type of Finish: Blued & Case Color
Finish Originality: Professionally Restored. Per the consignor, the work was performed by Larry DelGrego
Bore Condition: The bores are mostly bright. There is infrequent minor erosion in the bores. In this writer's opinion, the bores rate 9 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 97% of its current metal finish. There are a few light nicks and scratches, most notable on the left barrel over the rear of the forend. There is infrequent minor erosion under the finish, most notable on the guard. The action shows light operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are generally clear, some are worn, but legible. The rib has had "PARKER SPEC. STEEL" added during the restoration. Overall, this shotgun is in Fine-Excellent condition as restored Antique.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The safety returns to ‘safe’ when the action is opened. The barrels lock up with no play to the frame. We have not fired this shotgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: This is an exquisitely restored Parker Bros. hammerless shotgun from 1896. It appears to have originally been a DH grade, but was up-graded to GH when it was restored. The consignor states that the work was performed by Larry DelGrego and the quality is quite in line with their work. Steel tubes have been hung on the original damascus block with correct Parker-spec engraving and case color on the receiver. This is a beautiful Antique Parker gun that has had new life breathed into it. Whether to add to your collection or take back out in the field, this would be a great Parker to add to any safe in America. Please see our photos and good luck!
Parker Bros. Under Lifter D2 Grade 30" 10 GA SXS Double Barrel Shotgun 1880 Antique
Lot #620 (Sale Order 620 of 674)
Make: Parker Brothers
Model: Under-Lifter Hammer Gun, D2 "$85 Grade"
Serial Number: 18034
Year of Manufacture: 1880
Gauge: 10 Gauge, 2 5/8”, Black Powder Only
Action Type: Side by Side, Lifter-Opened, External Hammer, Double Trigger Shotgun with Extractor
Barrel Length: 30"
Sights / Optics: There is a silver-colored bead at the front of the rib.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece checkered walnut with splinter forend, pistol grip, straight comb and smooth steel buttplate. The forend has a triangular metal inlay at the tip. The stocks have some scattered nicks, scuffs and scratches. There is a long repaired chip at the front of the forend to the right of the steel tip. There are some thin cracks around the front edges of the wrist. There are some small losses around the edges, most notable along the top edges of the forend. The checkering has been chased or re-cut, it is generally well defined. The LOP measures 14" and 13 1/8" from the fronts of the triggers to the back of the buttplate. The plate has worn to white with scattered minor erosion. Overall, the stocks are in about Very Good condition as refinished Antique.
Type of Finish: Browned Damascus & Case Color
Finish Originality: Original, numbered parts match.
Bore Condition: The bores are gray with scattered erosion and pitting. In this writer's opinion, the bores rate 5 or 6 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 5% of its metal finish. The surfaces have mostly worn to white or gone to a light patina. There is some muted case color in protected areas, mostly on the top of the forend iron. The barrels have generally good damascus patterning. There are some scattered nicks and scratches. There are spots of oxidation and minor erosion. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots, the left hammer screw has been replaced. The markings are clear. Overall, this shotgun is in Very Good condition as Antique.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The barrels lock up to the receiver with no play. The shotgun features dual triggers and an extractor. The action is opened using a lifter on the bottom of the receiver in front of the guard. We have not fired this shotgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Included is a Parker Collectors Association letter indicating that this shotgunw as ordered by J. Palmer O'Neil & Co. of Pittsburgh, PA on July 29, 1880 and shipped August 5, 1880.
Our Assessment: This Parker Brothers Under-Lifter Hammer gun comes to us from all the way back in 1880, fairly early in Parker production. The earliest guns had an interesting mechanism with a release lifter on the bottom of the receiver paired with damascus steel barrels and exposed hammers. For a gun nearly 150 years old, this example is in quite good shape mechanically, still locking up tight. It is a 10 Gauge grade 2 with some scroll engraving on the receiver. Its 30" damascus barrels, pistol grip and under-lifter action are all noted in Parker's original records and the serialized parts are all matching, so it's a nice find for Parker collectors. Please see our photos and good luck!
Parker Bros. VH Vulcan Grade Hammerless 28" Full 12 GA SXS Double Barrel Shotgun 1901 C&R
Lot #621 (Sale Order 621 of 674)
Make: Parker Brothers
Model: VH Grade
Serial Number: 101097
Year of Manufacture: 1901
Gauge: 12 Gauge, 2 1/2” shells
Action Type: Side by Side, Double Trigger Shotgun with Extractor
Barrel Length: 28”
Choke: Left: Full, Right: Full, both fixed.
Sights / Optics: There is a brass bead at the front of the rib and a smaller brass bead about 6" from the rear of the rib. The rib is serrated for glare reduction, the serrations stop at a scribed line just behind the muzzle.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece checkered walnut with beavertail forend, capped pistol grip, straight comb and checkered black hard rubber Parker Bros. buttplate. The stocks have only a few scattered minor marks. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 14 1/8" and 13 1/4" from the fronts of the triggers to the back of the buttplate. The plate has minor wear. Overall, the stocks are in about Excellent condition as not original to the gun.
Type of Finish: Blued & Case Color
Finish Originality: Refinished
Bore Condition: The bores are mostly bright. There is scattered minor pitting in the bores. In this writer's opinion, the bores rate 7 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 92% of its current metal finish. The barrels have generally strong finish throughout. The receiver has stronger color toward the rear, muted toward the front. There is infrequent minor erosion under the finish, most notable on the fences and guard. There are a few nicks and scratches. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to lightly tool marked with strong slots. The markings are generally clear, some are worn, but legible. Overall, this shotgun is in Very Good-plus condition as refinished.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The safety returns to ‘safe’ when the action is opened. The barrels lock up with no play to the frame. We have not fired this shotgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: This Parker Brothers VH Grade Hammerless comes to us from 1901. The VH or Vulcan Grade was a “knockabout” gun produced by Parker which still had the same quality in manufacture and attention to detail of their higher grade, and higher priced, offerings. The Trojan would be introduced in 1913 to compete with lower priced options from other manufacturers, but the Vulcan would stick around for those who were willing to pay for quality but also wanted to actually take their guns into the field.
This example has 28" barrels choked Full, chambered for 2 1/2" 12 gauge shells. The gun has been refinished with new stocks installed, so it looks great for its age, and it retains decent bores as well as strong mechanics. Whether you want to add to your Parker collection or take this gun back out in the field, this classic shotgun would make a nice addition to any collection. Please see our photos and good luck!
Browning Model 1885 BPCR Like Winchester High Wall .45-70 Gov't Rifle, 1997
Lot #622 (Sale Order 622 of 674)
Make: Browning, Made by Miroku of Japan
Model: 1885 BPCR
Serial Number: 07389NR2B7
Year of Manufacture: 1997 (NR date code)
Caliber: .45-70 Gov’t
Action Type: Lever Actuated Falling Block Single Shot
Markings: The left shoulder of the barrel is marked “BROWNING ARMS COMPANY MORGAN, UTAH & MONTREAL P.Q. / MADE IN JAPAN”, the right shoulder is marked “BROWNING MODEL 1885 CALIBER 45-70 GOV’T / RECOMMENDED FOR BLACK POWDER”. The right of the receiver is marked with the serial number at the bottom-rear. The trigger guard has a Browning Buck Mark logo. The top of the tang sight’s base is marked “BROWNING”, the front face of the tang sight is marked “USA”.
Barrel Length: 30" Half-Round, Half-Octagonal
Sights / Optics: There is a globe-style front sight with spirit level on the breech-end face. The sight accepts replaceable inserts. There are pairs of drilled, tapped and filled holes on the top of the barrel toward the rear and the top of the chamber ring for mounting sights/optics (none installed or included). The top tang is drilled and tapped with a folding Vernier-style peep sight, adjustable for windage and elevation. This rifle comes with its Browning Vernier Tang Sight Set which includes its owner’s manual for the rifle and manual for the sights, takedown tools, set of receiver scope bases, peep disk, screws, 8x different globe sight leafs, and its container.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece checkered select walnut with schnabel forend, capped pistol grip, straight comb with cheekpiece, and checkered case-color steel buttplate. The stocks have only a few scattered minor nicks and scuffs. The checkering is sharp. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 3/4" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has very minor wear at the heel and toe with strong case-color and sharp checkering. Overall, the stocks are in about Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Blued & Case-Color
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the borerates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of its metal finish. There is no notable wear or damage, only minor handling marks. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action works correctly. The hammer has a safety notch. The trigger breaks crisply and the lever locks-up solidly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with the installed sights as photographed, its Vernier Sight Kit as mentioned above, and leather sleeves for the tang and globe sights.
Our Assessment: When they were first manufactured, the John Browning designed Winchester Model 1885 rifles were deemed stronger than the prior Sharps rifles, and the different sight and trigger options available made them an instant hit with hunters and target shooters alike. The Model 1885 rifles were targeted at competitors in “Match Shooting”, a sport which was extremely popular from about 1871 to 1917. The Winchester rifles challenged the Sharps, Remington, Maynard and Ballard rifles, and quickly became known for their reliability and accuracy. Major Ned Roberts, inventor of the .257 Roberts cartridge, described the Model 1885 as “the most reliable, strongest and altogether best single shot rifle ever produced”. This is a fairly recent production Browning 1885 BPCR Target rifle chambered for .45-70 Gov’t. As the name indicates, it would make a fine rifle for BPCR competition. It is a beautiful rifle with a 30" half-round, half-octagon barrel, beautiful walnut stocks, and has been equipped with a fine sight setup, having a globe sight with spirit level, fully adjustable tang sight and provision for mounting a scope. Whether you’re looking to add to your Browning or Winchester collection or to get a rifle for BPCR matches, this will make a fine gun for the lucky winner.
Gauge: 16 Gauge, 2 9/16” Chamber, Black Powder Only
Action Type: Side by Side, Hammerless, Double Trigger Shotgun with Extractor
Barrel Length: 30"
Choke: Left: Full, Right: Modified, both fixed.
Sights / Optics: There is a silver-colored bead at the front of the rib. The top of the rib is serrated for glare reduction.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece checkered walnut with splinter forend, capped pistol grip, straight comb and checkered black hard rubber Parker Bros. buttplate. The forend has a triangular inlaid steel tip. The forend has even light wear with some nicks and scratches. There is a crack in the top of the wrist, a crack at the heel, and a transverse pin-repair in the wrist. The buttstock otherwise shows similar wear to the forend. The checkering is generally well defined. LOP measures 14 1/8" and 13 1/4" from the fronts of the triggers to the back of the buttplate. The plate has a mottled appearance with some areas worn to white and others showing surface erosion, the plate has notable cracking with repaired chips around the toe. Overall, the stocks are in Good condition as refinished and repaired Antique.
Type of Finish: Browned & Case Color
Finish Originality: Original, numbered parts match. According to Parker records, this shotgun is in its original configuration, confirmed by serial number.
Bore Condition: The bores are mostly bright with some scattered minor erosion. In this writer's opinion, the bores rate 8+ out of 10.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 85% of its metal finish. The barrels' browning is generally strong with some handling wear over the forend and light wear under the forend. THe receiver's case color has muted or gone to a light patina in exposed areas with some good color in protected areas. There are some spots of minor surface oxidation. THere are infrequent nicks and scratches. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this shotgun is in about Good condition as Antique (see Mechanics).
Mechanics: The right hammer doesn't cock or it doesn't fire when the front trigger is pulled. We have not disassembled the action, it is possible that parts are missing or broken. Otherwise, the action functions correctly. The barrels lock up to the receiver with no play. We have not fired this shotgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: This Parker Brothers PT Grade Hammerless comes to us from all the way back in 1892. It is fairly early for a hammerless, still having a "dogleg" lever, but has been fairly well maintained. It retains much of its original metal finish, better bores than could be expected, with some damage and repair to its stocks. The right hammer isn't functioning properly, but the gun otherwise has good mechanics. For a gun coming more than 130 years old, this example is in surprisingly good shape. Better still, it's in the Parker records and is still in its original configuration. Please see our photos and good luck!
Action Type: Bolt Action with a Hidden 5-Round Magazine Attached to a Hinged Floorplate
Markings: The right shoulder of the receiver is marked “16180NX717”. The left side of the barrel is marked “BROWNING ARMS COMPANY MORGAN, UTAH & MONTREAL P.Q. / MADE IN JAPAN” with “NP” at the chamber. The right side of the barrel is marked “PAT. 4723369 A-BOLT CAL. .22-250 REM ONLY”. There is a Browning logo in the trigger guard. The buttpad is marked “BROWNING”.
Barrel Length: 22”
Sights / Optics: There are no provisions for iron sights. The receiver is mounted with a Leupold 3x9 Vari-X IIc Rifle Scope with Duplex Crosshair Reticle. The sight picture is clear. The glass is clean. The scope rates in Excellent condition.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is checkered walnut with a high gloss finish, fluted straight comb, sling swivels in the forend and belly and a solid black rubber press checkered Browning buttpad. There are a few other minor light mark. There are no chips or cracks. The checkering is sharp. The LOP measures 13 5/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttpad. The stock rates in about Fine overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue & Black Alloy
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is some very faint erosion throughout the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 8/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its metal finish. There are only very light handling marks and very light operational wear. There are some faint marks on the bottom metal. The screw heads are sharp and the markings are clear. This rifle rates in about Excellent overall condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with the installed scope as described and an attached leather sling. The leather is still pliable and there are only some minor cracks and rub wear.
Our Assessment: This Browning A-Bolt rifle was made in 1993. It is chambered in .22-250 Remington with a 22” barrel. The stock is a checkered walnut configuration with a high-gloss finish, fluted straight comb, and sling swivels, all in Fine condition. The blue & black alloy finish is original and about 98% is retained. Apart from minor marks and light operational wear, this rifle is in Excellent overall condition. The bore is bright with sharp rifling and some very faint erosion, rating about 8/10. The action functions properly. Serial Number: 16180NX717. This Browning A-Bolt .22-250 Remington is a sleek and accurate rifle that pairs old-world craftsmanship from Miroku with modern engineering. The smooth 60-degree bolt lift and crisp operation create a confident shooting experience, while the glass-clear Leupold Vari-X IIc scope ensures you won’t miss a thing. Hunting varmints or punching tight groups on paper, this rifle will bring both satisfaction and pride of ownership.
Year of Manufacture: 2015 (ZV Date code in serial number)
Caliber: .243 Winchester
Action Type: Bolt Action Rifle with detachable rotary Magazine
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “BROWNING ARMS COMPANY MORGAN, UTAH MADE IN JAPAN / MIROKU” and “NP” at the chamber. The right shoulder of the receiver is marked with the serial number “17839ZV354”. The right side of the barrel is marked “PAT. PENDING X-BOLT CAL. .243 WIN ONLY”. The side of the magazine is marked “SHORT / STANDARD”. The buttpad is marked “INFLEX / TECHNOLOGY”.
Barrel Length: 22” Tapered Octagonal Barrel.
Sights / Optics: There is no provision for iron sights. The top of the receiver is mounted with a Simmons Model #1012 3x-9x40 Scope with Duplex Crosshair Reticle. The sight picture is clear. The scope rates in Very Good condition.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is one piece checkered walnut with rosewood capped forend, rosewood capped pistol grip, fluted straight comb, Inflex rubber buttpad, and sling studs front and rear. The LOP measures approximately 13 1/2” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttpad. The stock rates in about Excellent overall condition.
Type of Finish: Matte Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of its metal finish. The markings are clear. The screwheads are strong. Overall, this rifle rates in about Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with its attached scope as mentioned above.
Our Assessment: This Browning X-Bolt .243 Winchester 22” Bolt Action Detachable Mag Fed Rifle was made in 2015. It is chambered in .243 Winchester, with a 22” tapered octagonal barrel. The stock is a one-piece, checkered walnut configuration with rosewood-capped forend and pistol grip, a fluted straight comb, and Inflex rubber buttpad, all in about Excellent condition. The matte blued finish is original and about 99% is retained. Aside from a few negligible handling marks, this rifle is in Excellent overall condition. The bore is bright with sharp rifling and no erosion. The action functions properly. Serial Number: 17839ZV354. Browning’s X-Bolt series epitomizes modern bolt-action refinement and precision. The attractive walnut stock, along with the crisp, clean bore and a clear Simmons scope, makes this rifle a pleasure for both the range and the field. Lightweight, accurate, and visually appealing, it’s a rifle you’ll be proud to own and shoot.
Savage Arms Utica Model 220 12 GA 2 3/4" Hammerless Single-Barrel Break-Open 34" Shotgun C&R
Lot #626 (Sale Order 626 of 674)
Make: Savage Arms
Model: 220
Serial Number: N/A
Year of Manufacture: 1938 until 1965 (Utica Plant Closed in 1947, making this pre-47)
Gauge: 12 Gauge, 2 ¾” Shells
Action Type: Break-Open, SIngle-Shot Shotgun with Ejector
Barrel Length: 34", 2.75" chamber
Choke: Full, Fixed
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a serrated plastic ramp screwed to the barrel. The top of the barrel is serrated for glare reduction.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two piece checkered walnut with capped pistol grip, monte carlo comb, vented orange rubber buttpad, and beavertail forend. There are scattered compression marks , nicks, and scratches. There is a small crack on the left side of the wrist at the receiver. The LOP measures 14 ?” from the front of the trigger to the rear of the buttpad. The stock rates in Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 10% of its metal finish. Most of the finish has gone to white except for parts of the receiver. The screw heads are serviceable and the pins are unmarred. The markings are mostly clear. Overall, this shotgun rates in about Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this shotgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: The Savage Model 220 Single Barrel Shotgun is a dependable, single-shot, break-action firearm produced in the mid-20th century. Known for its simplicity and affordability, it was offered in popular gauges such as 12, 16, and 20, with barrel lengths typically ranging from 26" to 30". Featuring a hardwood stock and a blued or matte black finish, the Model 220 was lightweight, easy to carry, and ideal for hunting, sport shooting, and teaching beginners. Its rugged design and straightforward operation made it a favorite among farmers, homesteaders, and budget-conscious shooters, and it remains a nostalgic piece often found in collections or passed down through families.
Action Type: Straight-Pull Bolt Action Rifle with Detachable Magazine
Markings: The right side of the receiver is marked “04498MR253”. The right side of the barrel is marked “T-BOLT CAL. .22 LONG RIFLE ONLY”. The left side of the barrel is marked “BROWNING ARMS COMPANY MORGAN, UTAH / MADE IN JAPAN / MIROKU”. The bottom of the magazine is marked ‘DOUBLE HELIX”.
Barrel Length: 22”
Sights / Optics: No iron sight provisions. The top of the receiver has two picatinny style bases mounted with a Vortex Crossfire 2-7x32 rifle scope with Duplex Crosshair reticle and bikini style lens covers. The sight picture is clear. The scope rates in Very Good condition.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is one piece checkered walnut with pistol grip, fluted straight comb, Browning hard rubber buttplate, and two sling studs front and rear. There is some general handling wear. There are no chips or cracks. The checkering remains strong throughout. The LOP measures approximately 11” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates in about Good overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its metal finish. There are very little signs of previous operation. There are a few minor handling marks on the barrel. Overall, this rifle rates in about Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with a Double Helix 10rd .22 LR magazine in Very Good condition.
Our Assessment: This Browning Miroku T-Bolt was made in 2007. It is chambered in .22 LR, with a 22" barrel. The stock is one-piece checkered walnut with a pistol grip and fluted straight comb, showing some general handling wear but no chips or cracks, overall in about Good condition. The blued finish is original, with about 98% retained, showing just a few minor handling marks on the barrel. The bore is bright with sharp rifling and no erosion. The action functions properly. Serial Number: 04498MR253. This modern T-Bolt improves upon the original design, featuring a clever Double Helix magazine that makes loading easy and reliable. Combined with its crisp handling and included Vortex Crossfire 2-7x32 scope, it is a capable and enjoyable .22 LR platform for target practice, plinking, or small game hunting.
FN Fabrique Nationale Deluxe Sporting Mauser .30-06 Springfield Bolt Action Rifle ca. 1950 C&R
Lot #628 (Sale Order 628 of 674)
Make: Fabrique Nationale (FN), Belgium.
Model: Deluxe
Serial Number: 9458
Year of Manufacture: Ca. 1950
Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
Action Type: Bolt Action with Internal Magazine
Barrel Length: 24”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to a checkered, ramped base fixed to the barrel; the base is grooved for a hood that is not present. The right-rear of the receiver is drilled, tapped and filled for a receiver sight (not present). The stock has not been relieved to accommodate a receiver sight. The receiver is drilled and tapped with Weaver rings holding a Weaver KV scope with crosshair reticle. The scope has scattered wear in the body. The glass is dirty and obscured with cracks on the eyepiece.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is one-piece checkered walnut with through-bolt, capped pistol grip, straight comb with cheekpiece, serrated horn FN buttplate and sling swivels front and rear. The stock has scattered nicks, scuffs and scratches. There is some discoloration and finish wear. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. LOP measures 13 7/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate shows scattered wear, some worm-holes, and well defined serrations. Overall, the stock is in about Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original, the numbered parts are matching.
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with sharp rifling. There is infrequent minor erosion and a little stubborn fouling in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 8+ out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 87% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at most edges. There is some finish wear at the front of the floorplate. There is scattered minor surface oxidation. There are some light nicks and scratches. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads are tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Included are the installed scope and a Brauer Bros. leather sling.
Our Assessment: The FN Deluxe was introduced back in 1948. This one is chambered in .30-06 Springfield. This tough Fabrique Nationale Mauser looks great and has a strong bore. Fabrique Nationale has a long history of producing Mauser-action rifles so it should come as no surprise that they would make sporting rifles for the commercial market. They would go on to produce similar rifles for Browning to sell in America, but they also produced rifles for their own sale. This rifle should do well at the range, once you replace the scope. Please see our photos and good luck!
First Year West Germany Colt Sauer Sporting Rifle .270 Winchester Box Mag Bolt Action Rifle, 1974
Lot #629 (Sale Order 629 of 674)
Make: J.P. Sauer & Sohn for Colt, W. Germany
Model: Colt Sauer Sporting Rifle
Serial Number: CR3975
Year of Manufacture: 1974 (https://www.colt.com/serial-lookup)
Caliber: .270 Winchester
Action Type: Bolt Action with Removable Magazine
Barrel Length: 23 3/4” (600mm)
Sights / Optics: There is no provision for open sights. The receiver has two empty scope bases.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is one-piece checkered walnut with darker wood nose and grip caps, pistol grip, monte carlo comb with cheekpiece, ventilated black rubber Colt Sauer recoil pad and sling studs front and rear. The grip cap has an inlaid rampant Colt medallion. The stock has only a few scattered minor marks. The checkering is sharp. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 ½” from the front of the trigger to the back of the recoil pad. The pad is still supple with minor wear. Overall, the stock is in about Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original, the bolt is serial-matched to the receiver.
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its metal finish. The action shows very minor operational wear. Otherwise, there are only light handling marks. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly and smoothly. The trigger is crisp. There is a loaded chamber indicator on the left of the chamber ring. We have not fired this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: From 1974 to 1985, Colt contracted J.P. Sauer and Sons to make a high quality bolt action rifle and Sauer came through, manufacturing the Colt Sauer in several action lengths. This is a standard action model chambered in .270 Winchester. The unique non rotating bolt makes cycling this rifle smoother than most. The guns have a beautiful oily-black finish with attractive stocks Chambered in the popular .270 cartridge, this rifle is suitable for hunting most game in North America and won’t beat you up. The rifle is in Excellent condition and will make a great addition to your collection.
Make: BRNO Arms (Ceskoslovenska Zbrojovka BRNO, Czechoslovakia)
Model: Mauser
Serial Number: 23108
Year of Manufacture: 1949
Caliber: 7x57 Mauser
Action Type: Bolt Action Internal Magazine
Markings: The import mark on the left side of the barrel reads “MADE IN CZECHOSLOVAKIA / 7.0”. The receiver ring has checkered metal work on it. The left side of the receiver is marked with a Czech proof, “49” and “ZBROJOVKA BRNO, NARODNI PODNIK”. The left side of the barrel shank is marked with a Czech proof, “49” and with the serial number. The top of the barrel shank is marked “7 x 57”. The floor plate, bottom metal, screws, and follower are serial matching “6080”.
Barrel Length: 20 ¾” Approximate
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to a checkered ramped base fixed to the barrel. The rear sight is a fixed u-notch dovetailed to base integral to the barrel. The right side of the receiver is mounted with a Redfield “70” sight, threaded for a disk aperture (none present).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is one piece checkered walnut with capped semi-pistol grip, straight comb with cheek piece, Du-Pont rubber buttpad, and sling swivel in the belly as well as on the bottom of a barrel band. The LOP measures 13 1/8" from the front of the trigger to the rear of the buttpad. The pad has some mild handling wear, slightly cracked at the heel and toe, but generally supple. There is a small chip on the right side of the forend and a series of small compressions along the top left edge of the forend. The stock rates in about Very Good overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 95% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows light operation wear. There is finish loss on the muzzle. There is thinning on the leading edges. There are some scattered light handling marks. The bottom metal has the most pronounced finish loss which has taken a scattered patina with a few scabs. Overall, this rifle rates in about Fine – Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with its attached sling in Good condition. The leather is generally supple with cracking throughout, concentrated at the fittings but no tears.
Our Assessment: The CZ BRNO Sporterized Mauser represents a fine example of European gunmaking. Utilizing robust and reliable German Mauser parts, combined with Czech craftsmanship, this rifle provides an excellent blend of historical significance and practical utility. The 7x57 caliber is renowned for its balance of power and recoil, making it a preferred choice for hunters seeking medium to large game. This rifle not only appeals to collectors and enthusiasts of military conversions but also serves as a dependable choice for sport shooters and hunters alike. Its history as a military rifle transformed into a sporter adds a unique character that enhances its collectibility and practical value in the field.
U.S. Property Kimber of Oregon Model 82 Government .22 LR 25" Bolt Action Rifle
Lot #631 (Sale Order 631 of 674)
Make: Kimber of Oregon
Model: 82 Government Model
Serial Number: GM007308
Year of Manufacture: 1987-1989
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Action Type: Single Shot Bolt Action Rifle
Barrel Length: 25”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a globe sight with an aperture insert mounted to a sight block at the muzzle. There are two more sight blocks mounted to the barrel at the rear and just rear of center. The top of the receiver is grooved with a Kimber aperture sight installed, adjustable for windage and elevation.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is smooth wood with an inlaid accessory rail in the forend, pistol grip, straight comb, and textured black rubber Kimber buttpad. This stock has only a few light marks, most notable is a nick at the bottom-front edge of the grip and a scratch on the bottom face of the grip. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 1/2" from the front of the trigger to the rear of the buttpad and 11 1/2" to the wood. There are three LOP spacers installed. The pad has light handling marks with strong texturing. Overall, the stock is in Fine condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion. In this writer's opinion, this bore rates 10 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 97% of its metal finish. There is infrequent minor surface oxidation. There are a few minor nicks and small scratches. There is some sort of adhesive residue on the face of the muzzle. There is light operational wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Fine-plus condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: Founded in 1979, Kimber of America swiftly developed a reputation for high-quality rifles, predominantly due to their Model 82 rimfire rifles. Made in a variety of configurations, the Model 82 developed a well-deserved reputation for accuracy and was also introduced in some popular center-fire .22 and .17 calibers. Due to their accuracy and unparalleled build quality, the military decided to contact them for a trainer in the 1980s after the old trainers were worn out. The model was subject to stringent accuracy standards and was required to group 10 rounds in 0.7 inches at 50 yards. The rifles were so accurate that they outperformed U.S. commercially available .22 LR and foreign ammo had to be imported. These were all individually tested and are some of the nicest rimfires you can get your hands on. Drop a bid today for your next .22 tack driver. Please see our photos and good luck!
Kimber Model 89 Super America 7mm Rem Mag 24" Bolt Action Rifle
Markings: The left side of the rifle is marked “8901156”, “ Kimber Model 89 SUPERAMERICA ”. The left side of the barrel is marked “KIMBER OF OREGON, INC, CLACKAMAS, OREGON USA 7mm REM. MAG.”
Barrel Length: 24”
Sights / Optics: There are no provisions for iron sights.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is one piece, checkered, Walnut with capped semi-pistol grip, fluted straight comb, left side cheek shelf, red rubber buttpad, and two sling studs front and rear. The LOP measures 13 1/2” from the front of the trigger to the rear of the buttpad. There are no chips or cracks. Overall the stock rates in excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no visible erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bores rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of its metal finish. There are some scratches on the barrel. There is some wear on the bolt and the friction surfaces of the receiver. The screw heads are sharp. The pins are unmarred. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions properly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with its factory box.
Our Assessment: The Oregon made Kimber Model 89 Super America is a high-quality bolt-action rifle, renowned for its precision and craftsmanship. Originally introduced in the 1980s by Kimber of Oregon, the Model 89 was designed primarily for target shooting and game hunting. Over the years, it has gained a reputation among enthusiasts for its exceptional accuracy and classic design.
This rifle typically features a finely crafted walnut stock that not only provides a classic aesthetic but also offers excellent stability and ergonomics for the shooter. The precision of the Kimber Model 89 is further enhanced by its well-machined steel barrel and receiver, which contribute to consistent shot placement and reliability.
The attention to detail in the construction of the Kimber Model 89, such as its crisp trigger and smooth bolt action, exemplifies Kimber's commitment to quality. The combination of features makes the Model 89 Super America a cherished firearm among collectors and shooters who appreciate accuracy, reliability, and timeless design.
Weatherby W. Germany Mark V .270 WBY MAG Magnum 24" Bolt Action Rifle 1972 C&R
Lot #633 (Sale Order 633 of 674)
Make: Weatherby, Mfg. by J.P. Sauer & Sohn in W. Germany
Model: Mark V
Serial Number: P65439
Year of Manufacture: 1972 C&R (P54000-P70xxx were produced in 1972, confirmed by the HC Date Code).
Caliber: .270 Weatherby Magnum
Action Type: Bolt Action Rifle With Internal Hinged Floorplate Magazine
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “Watherby / .270 MAGNUM”. The left side of the receiver is marked “MARK V / U.S. PATENT NO. 3.013.355”, “Weatherby / SOUTH GATE, CALIF.”. The right side of the receiver is marked “P65439”. The right side of the barrel is marked “MADE IN W.GERMANY” with a series of proofs including the German date code “HC”. The buttpad is marked “Weatherby” with a patent date.
Barrel Length: 24”
Sights / Optics: There are no provisions for iron sights. Equipped to the top of the receiver via a two-piece Buehler rail system and two rings is a Weatherby Variable optic with 2x-7x magnification and a fine crosshair reticle. The external surface show a few faint marks. The lenses are clear with only a few micro scuffs. The scope rates in about Fine condition.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is one piece skip-line checkered walnut with a high gloss finish, a raised Monte Carlo comb with a cheekpiece, a capped pistol grip, and a brown Weatherby buttpad. There is a rosewood grip cap with tan spacer and a tan diamond shaped piece of wood inlet into its bottom surface. There is also a rosewood nose cap with a tan spacer. There is a sling stud in the belly and on the forend, both of which are installed with sling swivels and a leather Lawrence sling. There are a few light scattered handling marks. Notably, there is a scrape on the right side of the grip and another on the right side of the forearm. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 5/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttpad, which shows light wear. The stock is in Fine overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp and deep. There is one small spot of corrosion isolated on the side of the bore a few inches from the muzzle. Other than that the bore is nearly pristine throughout. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 96% of its metal finish.There are scattered faint lines throughout the barrel. The bolt knob shows minor finish wear. The lower metal shows faint scratches. There is finish loss around the muzzle as well as a few scratches and nicks around the barrel a few inches from the muzzle. The receiver and bolt have turned a nice plum color. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The trigger is light and crisp. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with 3x 20rd Boxes of vintage Weatherby .270 Weatherby Magnum (one box has 18 spent casings, another has 20 spent casings, the last box has 9 rounds of reloaded ammo, all of the boxes are in Very Good condition with only one have on of the ears torn away), Hornady Handbook of Cartridge Reloading Volume II dated 1973, 1x partial box (approximate ¼ full) of Nosler .270 Cal. (.277)-130 Grain Solid Base ™ Bullets, bottle of RCBS Case resizing lubricant, RCBS DU-O measure, Bair Company Large Primer Tool, 3x Boxes of 100 Federal Magnum Primers (one box is partial), RCBS Die Set, RCBS Case Lube Pad, RCBS Reloading Scale with 3x pans, RCBS Single Stage Reloading Press, and RCBS Powder Measure.
Our Assessment: The Weatherby Mark V rifles are considered prestigious or luxury firearms by many. This is due in part to Roy Weatherby who presented the rifles to royalty, politicians, gun writers and actors including Prince Abdorreza Pahlavi of Iran, Generals James Doolittle and Chuck Yeager, Jack O’Connor, Warren Page, Elgin Gates and Lorne Greene and was able to use this fact as a marketing tool. In 1957, a contract with J.P. Sauer & Sohn was signed and manufacture took place there in West Germany, which is where this example was manufactured. This rifle is in Fine condition with a vintage Weatherby optic and will make a fine addition to a collection or become a new favorite hunting rifle.
Remington Model 30 Express .30-06 Springfield 22" Bolt Action Rifle 1926 C&R
Lot #634 (Sale Order 634 of 674)
Make: Remington
Model: 30 Express
Serial Number: 7892
Year of Manufacture: September 1926 (“DT” Date Code)
Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
Action Type: Bolt Action Rifle with Internal Magazine
Barrel Length: 22”, Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade pinned into a serrated barrel band base at the front of the barrel. The rear sight dovetail has been filled with a blank screwed-in base. The rear of the bolt is mounted with a “B. & M.” patented bolt peep sight adjustable for elevation and windage. That sight was made by Belding & Mull, a well known optics and sights maker at the time. The right side of the receiver has a pair of drilled, tapped, and filled holes for a receiver sight (none present).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is one-piece checkered walnut with finger grooves, a schnabel forend, semi-pistol grip, straight comb, sling swivels at the front and rear, and a serrated steel buttplate. There are some scattered compressions and dings through the finish. The checkering has some light wear but is mostly sharp. There are no chips. Some of the most noticeable marks are on the left side of the buttstock. There are some small cracks at each side of the buttstock near the comb at the plate. The LOP measures approximately 13 3/4” from the front of the trigger to the rear of the buttplate. The buttplate has some mottled patina, mottled thinning, little scabs, and little scratches. Overall, the stock rates in about Very Good Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is well defined. There is light erosion throughout, mostly in the grooves. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 80% of its metal finish. The receiver has thinned throughout, and taken a mottled patina. There is some plum colored finish preserved where there was once a receiver sight. The bottom metal has some areas of oxidation, and there is some mottled thinning and discoloration on the trigger guard. The barrel finish is well preserved and strong throughout with only some thinning on the muzzle and leading edge of the chamber and sights. There are a few scattered spots of light surface oxidation. The bolt handle has some light oxidation. There is light operational wear. The screw heads are lightly worn with strong serviceable slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with a military style brown leather shoulder sling.
Our Assessment: Long before the Model 700 from Remington, there was the Model 30 factory sporter. The Model 30 took form after WW1, when Remington had a surplus of M-1917 “American Enfield” parts. They removed the rear sight wings, redesigned and strengthened the floorplate, and slightly changed the receiver bridge. This resulted in a much more visually appealing rifle with a strong action, elegant lines, and outstanding build quality. Before WW1, lever action and pump action rifles had long been the choice of sportsmen, not bolt actions. The Great War flipped that dynamic, and the market for bolt action rifles expanded immensely after they had proven themselves in combat. The opportunity was there for Remington when they released the Model 30 in 1921, and it was the only option on the market until Winchester released their Model 54 in 1925.
In 1926, the Model 30’s firing pin design was changed from cocking during bolt closure to cocking during bolt lift, a steel cross bolt was added to the stock between the recoil lug mortise and the cutout for the magazine for reinforcement, and the stock checkering was standardized. That new rifle was designated the Model 30 Express. About 23,000 Model 30s were made until Remington ceased production in 1940.
This example was made in September 1926 and is in Very Good Condition. This classic sporting rifle is chambered in .30-06 Springfield. With a 150-grain bullet, .30-06 shoots flat enough for just about any deer hunting imaginable, and is just fine for the largest whitetail and mule deer. With a 180-grain bullet, it packs more than enough punch for elk, black bear, and moose. The Model 30 was Remington’s first high-powered bolt action sporting rifle, and the grandfather of their world-famous bolt actions today. While to many this may look like “just another sporter”, this is a fine factory offering from Remington, known and valued by experienced collectors.
Remington Model 700 BDL Varmint Special .243 Win 24" Bull Barrel Bolt Action Rifle 1969 C&R
Lot #635 (Sale Order 635 of 674)
Make: Remington
Model: 700 BDL Varmint Special
Serial Number: 6216896
Year of Manufacture: February 1969 (“LS” Date Code)
Caliber: .243 Winchester
Action Type: Bolt Action Rifle with Internal Hinged Floorplate Magazine
Barrel Length: 24” Heavy, Round
Sights / Optics: The barrel has no provision for a front sight. The rear of the barrel is drilled, tapped, and filled. The top of the receiver is mounted with a vintage Weaver V9 Scope with Fine crosshair reticle. The sight picture is clear, the glass is clean, and the scope rates in Fine Condition.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is press checkered walnut with “ribbon” designs, an ebony capped forend and pistol grip, brass reinforcing pin on the middle left side, fluted “Monte Carlo” comb with cheekpiece, sling swivels at the front and rear, and a Remington checkered black hard rubber buttplate. There are some scattered compressions, draglines, scratches, and scrapes. There is some wear around the edge of the grip cap. The checkering is strong. There is light handling wear. The LOP measures approximately 13 1/4” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate has strong checkering with some wear at the heel. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the stock rates in Fine Condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original, the jeweled bolt is serial-matching.
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 96% of its metal finish. There are some areas of light surface oxidation and discoloration. The bolt handle has wear and is slightly plum. There are some minor handling marks. There is standard light wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Excellent Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with a brown leather shoulder sling attached. It remains in Excellent Condition.
Our Assessment: The Remington Model 700 needs no introduction, as it has been one of the most popular bolt action rifles in America for decades, used in target shooting, hunting, and law enforcement. Remington had been producing sporting rifles for decades, but their post-WW1 Model 30 Sporter was too time intensive and costly to make, as it required a great deal of milling. After WW2, they designed the Model 721 which used a receiver made of bar stock, meaning it could be turned on a lathe, cutting production time and cost. The basic design of the 721 went through further developments under the direction of engineer Mike Walker, and Remington went on to produce the Model 722 and Model 725, and finally, in 1962, the Model 700 was born. With that design, Walker desired to increase accuracy over previous designs, so tight bore and chamber tolerances, a short lead, and fast lock time were used. Since its inception in 1962, it has been produced in just about every caliber and configuration imaginable. The “Varmint Special” was a highly blued, heavy “bull" barreled Model 700 with a hinged floorplate, detachable swivels, and drilled and tapped rear of the barrel. The “Varmint Special” variant remains desirable today.
This Remington Model 700 BDL Varmint Special was made in February 1969 (“LS” date code) and is in Excellent Condition. It features a 24” heavy barrel, 96% of its lustrous, original blued finish, a gorgeous one-piece press-checkered walnut stock with “ribbon” designs, an ebony capped forend and pistol grip, brass reinforcing pin on the middle left side, fluted “Monte Carlo” comb with cheekpiece, sling swivels at the front and rear, and a Remington checkered black hard rubber buttplate, clear markings, strong mechanics, and a bright bore with sharp rifling and no erosion. The top of the receiver is mounted with a vintage Weaver V9 scope with Fine crosshair reticle. The sight picture is clear, the glass is clean, and the scope rates in Fine Condition. This beauty would shine at the range or in the field, and is a proven performer that deserves a spot in any serious shooter’s collection.
Action Type: Semi-Automatic carbine fed by detachable magazines.
Markings:
Receiver: Top-front is marked “UNIVERSAL / HIALEAH, FLA. / PAT. 3.382.766”, the rear is marked “142795”.
Magazine Release: “H.I.” and “M”. for H&R Machine CO made for Inland Division.
Safety: “SS”, a post war rebuild part.
Rear Sight: “LYMAN”
Barrel Length: 18", 20” with the front sight extension. The barrel is a 60/30 octagon barrel.
Sights / Optics: The front sight is what appears to be a Williams Guide Series sporting ramp with gold bead front sight very similar to what Universal used on their Vulcan rifles. The rear sight is a flip down Lyman U notch sight with white aiming reference dovetailed to the rear of the barrel. The left side of the receiver has been drilled and tapped for a Universal style scope mount.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a Universal Firearms, select walnut, high gloss finished, open top, thumbhole sporter style stock with a wide forend, raised comb and plastic serrated buttplate. The stock features two sling swivels and a length of pull of 14” from the front of the trigger to the back of the stock. The stock shows crazing in the finish, with scattered marks, and compressions mainly on the leading edge and bottom of the pommel of the grip. The wood shows no visible chips or cracks. The buttplate shows some chips in the toe and it has finish from the stock covering it that is peeling in places. The screw heads in the buttplate show surface rust. From what my research has revealed this is a one of a kind stock from Universal Firearms and overall the stock is in Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blued with a Gold trigger and stainless bolt.
Finish Originality: Original and refinished.
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is defined. There is no fouling or erosion in the bore. The feed ramp is clean. The bolt face shows no brass fouling. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of the blued metal finish. The surface of the gun shows scattered marks, lines, and minor rust freckling scattered throughout the blued surfaces. The bolt is mostly unfinished and shows some minor rub wear on the friction surfaces. There are several places where the original oil on the rifle has caked up that wipe off fairly easily with a cloth. The markings are clear and the screw heads are sharp. Overall this rifle is in Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle includes a certificate of authenticity and Universal Firearms cardboard box. No magazine included.
Our Assessment: The M1 Carbine, developed during World War II, was designed to provide US troops with a lightweight, semi-automatic rifle that bridged the gap between pistols and the heavier M1 Garand. Chambered in .30 Carbine, it featured a 15-round detachable magazine and became renowned for its portability and ease of use. Over six million were produced between 1941 and 1945, serving various roles from frontline combat to support.
Post-war, demand for M1 Carbines persisted, leading companies like Universal Firearms to produce civilian versions. Founded in 1961 in Hialeah, Florida, Universal initially assembled carbines using surplus GI parts. Early models, known as "Gen 1," closely mirrored the original military specs and were compatible with GI components. As surplus parts dwindled, Universal began manufacturing their own, resulting in later models that diverged from the original design and had limited parts interchangeability.
This example is what appears to be an experimental sporter style version of Universal Firearms’ Hybrid Carbine. This rifle was built using a second generation “cut” side Universal receiver, a second generation Universal slide with no set screw, and Universal trigger group. To make this carbine a sporter style it has been set in a thumbhole stock with no upper handguard and given an attractive 60/30 octagon barrel. The receiver has also had the sight bridge removed and has been drilled and tapped for one of Universal’s scope mounts which would pair nicely with the Lyman flip down rear sight and the raised comb of the stock. The barrel has also been fitted with an extension to accommodate the guide style front sight and give the rifle a more sporter look. Based on my research this may be a one of a kind example originating from the personal collection of inventor, founder and President of Universal Firearms,
Universal Firearms Serial 100000 Hybrid Carbine Semi Auto Rifle First Production Redesign C&R
Lot #637 (Sale Order 637 of 674)
Make: Universal Firearms
Model: Carbine
Serial Number: 100000
Year of Manufacture: 1967
Caliber: .30 Carbine
Action Type: Semi-Automatic carbine fed by detachable magazines.
Markings: The top-front of the receiver is marked “CARBINE / CAL. .30 M1”. The top of the receiver in front of the rear sight is marked “UNIVERSAL / HI ALEAH, FLA.”. The rear of the receiver is marked “100000”. The magazine release is marked “H.I.” and “M”. for H&R Machine CO made for Inland Division. The Rotary safety is marked “CM” a post war rebuild part.
Barrel Length: 18"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a fixed blade set between protective ears. The rear sight is the later style sliding aperture sight with a knurled windage knob dovetailed to the receiver. The left side of the receiver has been drilled and tapped for a Universal style scope mount.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a Universal Firearms, select walnut, high gloss finished “Monte Carlo” style, enclosed wood, M1 Carbine stock with a Universal Nose Cap, four rivet upper handguard with no sighting groove, semi pistol grip with fluted raised comb and Blued Metal buttplate. The LOP measures about 13.75” from the front of the trigger to the back of the stock. The upper handguard has a ¼ inch wide punch mark in the left side at about mid length. The stock shows some mild scattered lines, compressions, with several small chips and rub marks in the finish. There is a rub mark that goes around the entire butt of the stock from being stored in the cardboard holder in the box. There are no visible chips or cracks in the wood. The Metal buttplate retains almost all of its finish and shows some minor rust freckling. The checkering is sharp and the edges of the buttplate show some surface scratches. This style of stock was offered as an upgrade to Universal Firearms Carbines and is in overall Very Good condition.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: None.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original and refinished.
Bore Condition: The bore is very bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no fouling or erosion in the bore. The feed ramp is clean. This rifle appears unfired outside of perhaps being test fired. The muzzle reads at a .05 or as the CMP would state it a 0+. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of the blued metal finish. The surface of the gun shows scattered marks, lines, and very minor rust freckling mainly on the nose cap and where the nose cap contacts the barrel. The bolt shows some minor rub wear on the friction surfaces. There are several places where the original oil on the rifle has caked up that wipe off fairly easily with a cloth. The recoil lug has turned plum. The markings are clear and the screw heads are sharp. Overall this rifle is in Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle includes a certificate of authenticity, Universal firearms cardboard box and sealed manual.
Our Assessment: The M1 Carbine, developed during World War II, was designed to provide U.S. troops with a lightweight, semi-automatic rifle that bridged the gap between standard-issue pistols and the heavier M1 Garand. Post-war, the demand for M1 Carbines persisted, leading companies like Universal Firearms to produce civilian versions. Founded in 1961 in Hialeah, Florida, Universal initially assembled carbines using surplus GI parts. Early models, known as "Gen 1," closely mirrored the original military specifications and were compatible with GI components.
This specific Universal Firearms Carbine with serial number 100000 was the first one produced of these redesigned carbines built with limited GI interchangeable parts. This new carbine uses a dual recoil spring system, a slide with exposed cam surfaces for the bolt and a newly designed trigger housing. The first production run of the new carbines also has a set screw in the slide that was removed after serial number 109000. Meaning this rifle is not only 1 of 9000 but the first one of the 9000 made with the set screw style slide and redesigned receiver. This rifle features a blued finish and the Universal style nose cap for the upper handguard with no sighting groove. The stock is another standout feature, these “Monte Carlo” style stocks were offered by Universal as an upgrade over their standard carbine stock. This rifle represents a very rare opportunity to own the first example of the Universal Carbine production run originating from the personal collection of inventor, founder and President of Universal Firearms, Abe Sei
Universal Firearms M1 Carbine Experimental Test Bed Semi Auto Rifle Williams Sighting Options, C&R
Lot #638 (Sale Order 638 of 674)
Make: Universal Firearms
Model: M1 Carbine
Serial Number: 10939
Year of Manufacture: Post 1961- Pre1967
Caliber: .30 Carbine
Action Type: Semi-Automatic carbine fed by detachable magazine
Markings: The top-front of the receiver is marked “U.S. CARBINE / CAL. .30 M1”. The top of the receiver in front of the rear sight is marked “10939”. The rear of the receiver is marked “UNIVERSAL / HIALEAH, FLA.”. The magazine release is marked “M” and “IS”. The rotary safety is marked “SS” overstamped “N” a post war rebuild part. The trigger housing is unmarked. The slide is marked ““D-7161843 / SG” for Saginaw Gear. The barrel band is marked “KI” for Keeler Brass Co. The Bolt is marked “-U-” for Underwood Elliot Fisher. The handguard upper is marked “300”. The stock is marked “300 FEB 13 1963” in the nose. The Magazine is marked “KSG” for Keeler Brass Co. a Saginaw Gear part.
Barrel Length: 18"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a Williams Guide Series sporting ramp with gold bead front sight. The first rear sight is a Williams Guide Series “U” notch semi-buckhorn style rear sight adjustable for windage and elevation. The second rear sight, attached to the receiver is also a Williams brand fully adjustable peep sight. The rifle is also mounted with a block adapter to mount a Williams adjustable scope base.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a select walnut, enclosed wood carbine stock with an oval cut, semi pistol grip, straight comb and Metal buttplate. The upper handguard is a four rivet upper handguard with sighting groove, cut out for the rear sight and scope mount held in place by a type three barrel band with bayonet lug. The LOP measures about 13.25” from the front of the trigger to the back of the stock. The buttplate has turned green with age, retains almost all of its finish and shows rust freckling in the sharp checkering. The upper handguard shows minor handling wear, some storage wear and a small compression in the front left side. The stock itself shows very minor lines, compressions and punch marks scattered throughout the stock. There are some places where the finish in the stock has dried out and turned opaque. There are no visible chips or cracks. Overall this stock is in about Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Blued and parkerized.
Finish Originality: Original and refinished.
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. Both the muzzle and feed ramp are clean. The muzzle reads at a .15 or as the CMP would state it a 1.5. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9.5/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 97% of its metal finish. The friction surfaces of the bolt and receiver show the majority of the wear. The barrel shows some scattered rust freckling as does the barrel band and charging handle. The rear of the receiver has turned plum. The trigger group has turned green with age. The markings are clear and the screw heads are sharp. Overall this rifle is in Very Good Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Included are a certificate of authenticity, Universal firearms cardboard box and a 15-round magazine.
Our Assessment: The M1 Carbine, developed during World War II, was designed to provide U.S. troops with a lightweight, semi-automatic rifle that bridged the gap between pistols and the heavier M1 Garand. Post-war, the demand for M1 Carbines persisted, leading companies like Universal Firearms to produce civilian versions. Founded in 1961 in Hialeah, Florida, Universal initially assembled carbines using surplus GI parts. As surplus parts dwindled, Universal began manufacturing their own, resulting in later models diverging from the original design with limited parts interchangeability.
This example, produced in 1963, was modified from the standard Universal Carbines. The rear sight bridge was removed and three different sighting systems added. We believe this was done so Universal could demonstrate and test different sight options. You can clearly see this rifle as the basis for future design choices that would be made by Universal. They would go on to use the Williams Guide sights on their Vulcan pump action rifles. They would also use a modified version of this scope attachment one year later in 1964 when it would become standard for Universal M1s to be drilled and tapped for the scope mount. As we are aware there was not a production version with the peep sight installed other than this example. This one of a kind rifle originating from the family collection of inventor, founder and President of Universal Firearms, Abe Seiderman is a testament to his commitment to the
Bullseye Gun Works M1 Carbine 30 Carbine Semi Automatic Rifle GI Pattern, C&R
Lot #639 (Sale Order 639 of 674)
Make: Bullseye Gun Works
Model: M1 Carbine
Serial Number: 1250
Year of Manufacture: Pre 1960.
Caliber: .30 Carbine
Action Type: Semi-Automatic carbine fed by detachable magazines.
Markings: The top-front of the receiver is marked “U.S. CARBINE / CAL. .30 M1”. The rear of the receiver is marked “BULLSEYE / MIAMI FLA / 1285”. The magazine release is marked “M” and “W.I.”. for Wadsworth Watch Case CO. The Rotary safety is marked “SS” a post war rebuild part. The right side of the trigger group is marked “SA”-Springfield Armory post war rebuild part. The hammer is marked “W” and “S” a Winchester hammer. The slide is marked ““D-7161843 / SG” for Saginaw Gear. The rear sight is marked “I.R.C.O.”-for International Register CO. The front sight is marked “RIA” for Rock Island Arsenal a post war rebuild part. The barrel band is unmarked . The sling cut is marked “RSG” for Saginaw Gear Grand Rapids made by Rock-Ola. The upper handguard is stamped “IO” for Inland Overton. The recoil lug is marked “SG” for Saginaw Gear. The buttplate is marked “S-S3” for Shelby Spring Hinge Co.
Barrel Length: 18"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a fixed blade set between protective ears. The rear sight is the later style sliding aperture sight with a Knurled windage knob dovetailed to the receiver.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is an Oval cut, low wood stock, with a four rivet handguard, type three barrel band with bayonet lug, a later style rotary safety and a checkered metal Buttplate. The LOP measures about 13.25” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The upper handguard has a large chip missing from the underside of the nose that is barely visible when assembled. The metal buttplate has turned green with age with some brown marks from patina. The edges of the buttplate show minor rub wear and finish loss. The stock itself has been sanded and refinished showing only minor storage and handling wear with no visible cracks and only one small chip on the right side of the butt. The markings are incredibly clear for an M1 stock. Overall this stock is in Excellent condition.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: None.
Type of Finish: Blued and Parkerized.
Finish Originality: Original and refinished.
Bore Condition: The bore is very bright and the rifling is visible. There is no fouling or erosion in the bore. The feed ramp is clean. The muzzle reads at a .90 which is very tight the muzzle gauge would not even seat. We could not verify with certainty but there are rumors of people cutting down 1903 two groove barrels and turning them into M1 carbine barrels. This barrel looks like a two groove barrel on the inside. On the outside there is a barely visible color change on the shoulder step after the gas block. In this writer’s opinion the bore is very clean and rates a 9/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 97% of the metal finish. The barrel shows turn marks and small indent marks scattered throughout. The parkerized parts have turned green with age. The bolt has lost most of its finish and shows rub wear on the friction surfaces. The detent on the slide that holds the bolt open is frozen in place. The markings are clear and the screw heads are sharp. Overall this rifle is in Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. To be able to lock the slide back the detent will have to be repaired. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle includes a certificate of authenticity, Universal firearms cardboard box with Sealed Owners manual and a LUB Products Co. Green canvas M1 Carbine hip holster.
Our Assessment: This Bullseye Gun Works M1 Carbine, produced sometime just before 1960, is a fascinating example of early commercial production. Bullseye Gun Works was established in Miami, Florida in 1954. By the late 1950s early 1960s it was acquired by Abe Seiderman and Universal firearms. Seiderman is well known for the pivotal role he played in commercializing M1 Carbines for civilian use. Under his leadership, Universal Firearms became known for blending military surplus parts with new components, paving the way for a diverse range of carbine models.
This M1 carbine is not only a visually unique collector's item but also a historical artifact that bridges military and commercial firearm production. Its provenance from Seiderman’s collection paints a rich history, reflecting the legacy of innovation and adaptability in post-war firearm manufacturing. This rifle serves as a testament to the enduring appeal and versatility of the M1 Carbine, cherished by collectors and enthusiasts alike.
Bullseye Gun Works Commercial M1 Carbine .30 Carbine Semi Automatic Rifle Case Colored Receiver, C&R
Lot #640 (Sale Order 640 of 674)
Make: Bullseye Gun Works
Model: M1 Carbine
Serial Number: 2114
Year of Manufacture: Ca. 1960
Caliber: .30 Carbine
Action Type: Semi-Automatic fed by detachable magazine
Markings: The side of the receiver below the wood line is marked “BULLSEYE”, the rear of the receiver is marked “2114", the magazine release button is marked “M” and “WA” for Winchester, the Rotary safety is marked “CM” a post war rebuild part, the bottom of the trigger group is stamped “X”. The left side of the trigger group is stamped “W 4”-a Winchester trigger group. The slide is marked “7160091 B” and “PI” on the inside. For Packard Inland. The rear sight is marked “PI” for Packard Inland. These “PI” marked adjustable sights were the first adjustable sights produced by Inland. Used starting in May of 1944. The front sight is marked “RIA” for Rock Island Arsenal a post war rebuild part. The barrel band is marked “KI” for Keeler Brass Co. The bolt is marked “-U-” for Underwood Elliot Fisher. The stock is marked in the sling well with “IO” for Inland Overton. The right flank of the stock has a large ordnance wheel. The upper handguard is stamped “H.I.” for Hillerich & Bradsbury makers of the Louisville Slugger baseball bats. Correct for Inland.
Barrel Length: 18"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a fixed blade set between protective ears. The rear sight is the later style sliding aperture sight with a serrated windage knob dovetailed to the receiver. The sliding part of the sight, and the knob are both frozen in place most likely from being refinished.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is an Oval cut, low wood stock, with a four rivet handguard, type three barrel band with bayonet lug, a later style rotary safety and a checkered metal Buttplate. The LOP measures about 13.25” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock has been lightly sanded and refinished. As a result the stock shows very few lines and compressions with no visible chips or cracks. The upper handguard is in Excellent condition showing almost no wear. The metal buttplate retains 99% of its finish and shows only some minor surface rust freckling. Overall the stock is in Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Blued and case colored.
Finish Originality: Original and refinished.
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no fouling or erosion in the bore. The feed ramp is clean. This rifle appears unfired outside of perhaps being test fired. The muzzle reads at a 0. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of the blued metal finish. The surface of the gun shows scattered minor rust freckling. Mainly on the front and rear sights, bottom of the barrel band and the muzzle end of the barrel. The front side of the receiver dovetail for the rear sight is cracked from left to right but it is still holding the sight firmly in place. The markings are clear and the screw heads are sharp. Overall this rifle is in Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Included are a certificate of authenticity and Universal firearms cardboard box with sealed manual.
Our Assessment: This Bullseye Gun Works M1 Carbine, produced around 1960, is a fascinating example of early commercial production, blending surplus military components with craftsmanship tailored for civilian markets. Bullseye Gun Works, established in Miami, Florida in 1954, initially operated as a gun shop before expanding into wholesaling M1 Carbines, eventually acquired by Abe Seiderman and Universal firearms.
This example, with a case-colored receiver, features parts from several prominent manufacturers. Accounts vary but sometime in the 1950s-1960s, Bullseye Gun Works was acquired by Abe Seiderman, founder of Universal Firearms, who played a pivotal role in commercializing M1 Carbines. Under his leadership, Universal Firearms became known for blending military surplus parts with new components, paving the way for a diverse range of carbine models. This rifle, from Abe Seiderman's personal collection, exemplifies the transitional phase of M1 Carbine production, showcasing the creative use of surplus parts while maintaining the functional excellence of the original design. This M1 carbine stands out with its case-colored receiver and the mix of components from wartime manufacturers. Not only a visually unique collector's item, it is a historical artifact that bridges military and commercial firearm production. Its provenance from Seiderman’s collection adds significant historical value, reflecting the legacy of innovation and a
Action Type: Semi-Automatic carbine fed by detachable magazine
Markings: The barrel band detent was stuck in the up position so to avoid damaging the stock or barrel band we did not remove the rifle from the stock to get the non visible markings. The top-front of the receiver is marked “U.S. CARBINE / CAL. .30 M1”. The top of the receiver in front of the rear sight is marked “21326”. The rear of the receiver is marked “UNIVERSAL / HI ALEAH, FLA.” The magazine release is marked “H.I.” and “M”. for H&R Machine CO made for Inland Division. The rotary safety is marked “SS” a post war rebuild part. The barrel band is marked with a “C” C. Cowles & Co. The rear sight is marked Shield “H”-Hemphill MFG. Co. The oiler is marked “IS” for International Silver CO.
Barrel Length: 18"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a fixed blade set between protective ears. The rear sight is the later style sliding aperture sight with a serrated windage knob dovetailed to the receiver.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a select walnut, Universal Firearms M1 style high wood carbine stock with an oval cut, semi pistol grip, straight comb and Blued Metal buttplate. The upper handguard is a vented metal upper handguard with sighting groove held in place by a type three barrel band with bayonet lug. The LOP measures about 13.5” from the front of the trigger to the back of the stock. The nose of the stock has been removed and finished over. The right rear of the stock from the sling well cut to the buttplate has a crack forming. There is a small punch mark on the toe of the heel and a very small chip out of the left side of the recoil lug. The rest of the wood on the stock shows only minor scattered handling wear. The upper handguard shows some glue residue, three nicks in the finish in the sighting groove, and some rub lines scattered throughout. The metal buttplate retains almost all of its finish and shows some minor rub wear on the edges, some mild scattered surface rust freckling and sharp checkering. Overall the stock is in Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blued and parkerized.
Finish Originality: Original and refinished.
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no fouling or erosion in the bore. The feed ramp is clean. The muzzle reads at a .25 or as the CMP would state it a 2.5+. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of its metal finish. The friction surfaces of the bolt show the majority of the wear and finish loss. The rear sight retains its original parkerizing and has turned green. The front sight has turned plum. The exposed portion of the barrel shows some very minor surface rust freckling. The bottom of the barrel band does as well. Throughout the surface there are patches of what appear to be glue or a glue like residue. This residue wipes off fairly easily with a rag. The visible markings are clear and the screw heads are sharp. Overall this rifle is in about Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly however the bolt is a little sticky probably from the glue like substance and will need to be cleaned for smooth operation. This is the Gen 1 version of the Universal M1 carbines that follows the original M1 Pattern of construction and uses some original GI parts. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle includes a certificate of authenticity a Universal firearms cardboard box, a green canvas sling, manual and pamphlets. No magazine.
Our Assessment: The M1 Carbine, developed during World War II, was designed to provide U.S. troops with a lightweight, semi-automatic rifle that bridged the gap between standard-issue pistols and the heavier M1 Garand. Post-war, the demand for M1 Carbines persisted, leading companies like Universal Firearms to produce civilian versions.
This specific Universal Firearms Gen 1 M1 Carbine features mostly blued with a few parkerized finished parts. The receiver and barrel were made by Universal Firearms while many of the other visible parts are surplus Government Issue. This rifle also features the vented metal handguard and a green canvas sling. It is also very interesting to see an M1 with the nose of the stock removed giving it a pug nose look. In conclusion, this carbine, built using a combination of refinished GI and new commercial production parts originating from the personal collection of inventor, founder and President of Universal Firearms, Abe Seiderman, exemplifies a unique period in the storied histor
Universal Firearms M1 Carbine Style Semi Auto Rifle .256 Ferret Winchester Magnum 1964 C&R
Lot #642 (Sale Order 642 of 674)
Make: Universal Firearms
Model: 256 Ferret A
Serial Number: 34997
Year of Manufacture: 1964.
Caliber: .256 Winchester Magnum
Action Type: Semi-Automatic carbine fed by detachable magazines.
Markings: The top-front of the receiver is marked “”256” / FERRET”. The top of the receiver is marked “UNIVERSAL / HIALEAH, FLA.”. The rear of the receiver is marked “34997”. The left side of the receiver below the woodline is marked “F24”. The F designation means this receiver was built to be a Ferret carbine. The 24 means it was produced in the 24th month of production 1964. The magazine catch is marked “M” and “E.I.” an Inland Division part. The Rotary safety is marked “SS” a post war rebuild part. The slide is unmarked. The right side of the barrel is marked “FB”(Ferret Barrel). The rear sight is marked “WILLIAMS”. The inside of the stock is marked “2179”. The recoil lug is marked “SG” for Saginaw Gear. The inside of the upper handguard is also marked with “2179”.
Barrel Length: 18"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a Williams Guide Series sporting ramp with white bead front sight. The rear sight is a Williams Guide Series “U” notch semi-buckhorn style rear sight adjustable for windage and elevation mounted to the barrel instead of the receiver. The left side of the receiver has been drilled and tapped for the attached Universal Firearms scope mount.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a high gloss, select walnut, Universal Firearms M1 style enclosed wood carbine stock with a Universal Nose Cap, semi pistol grip, straight comb and Blued Metal buttplate. The upper handguard is a four rivet upper handguard with a cut out for the rear sight. The LOP measures about 13.5” from the front of the trigger to the back of the stock. The upper handguard shows only very minor handling wear with no visible chips or cracks. The metal buttplate has retained its finish, has sharp checkering, and shows some minor surface rust freckling throughout. The edges of the buttplate have some finish from the stock on them. The stock itself shows crazing in the finish scattered throughout with some very minor lines and compressions. There are a few small punch marks on the grip and a small dent on the leading edge of the pommel. Overall the stock is in Very Good + to Excellent condition for C&R.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: None.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original and refinished.
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is defined. There is some very minor fouling present on the edges of the lands. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 8.5/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of the blued metal finish. The bolt shows finish loss on the friction surfaces. The scope mount shows scattered nicks throughout. The nose cap, barrel and front sight have some minor scattered surface rust freckling. The markings are clear and the screw heads are sharp. Overall this rifle is in Very Good condition for C&R given its age.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. This rifle is based off of the Gen 1 version of the Universal M1 carbines that follows the original M1 Pattern of construction and uses some original GI parts. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle includes a certificate of authenticity, Universal firearms cardboard box and a sealed owner’s manual.
Our Assessment: This Universal Firearms Model 256 Ferret A, produced in 1964, is a distinctive carbine chambered for the .256 Winchester Magnum cartridge. This model features an 18-inch barrel and smooth walnut furniture, embodying the innovative spirit of Universal Firearms during that era. The .256 Winchester Magnum, introduced in 1960, is a necked-down version of the .357 Magnum cartridge, designed for small game hunting and varmint control.
Universal Firearms, under the leadership of President Abe Seiderman, was known for producing M1 Carbine variants and exploring new designs. The 256 Ferret A represents one of their ventures into alternative calibers, aiming to provide a versatile firearm for civilian use. The company's approach often involved utilizing surplus military parts combined with newly manufactured components, resulting in unique firearms that appealed to both collectors and shooting enthusiasts.
Abe Seiderman played a significant role in the development of various firearm models and held several patents related to firearm design. This 256 Ferret A from his personal collection not only showcases the company's engineering capabilities but also holds historical significance to firearm innovation during the mid-20th century.
Action Type: Semi-Automatic carbine fed by detachable magazines.
Markings: The top-front of the receiver is marked “U.S. CARBINE / CAL. .30 M1”. The top of the receiver in front of the rear sight is marked “UNIVERSAL / HI ALEAH, FLA.”. The rear of the receiver is marked “3594”. The magazine release button is marked “M” and “WA” for Winchester. The rotary safety is marked “SS” a post war rebuild part. The trigger housing is unmarked. The rear sight is marked Shield “H”-Hemphill MFG. Co. The slide is marked ““D-7161843-7 / HSA” with a flaming bomb a post war Arsenal rebuild part. The right side of the barrel is marked with a “3”. The barrel band is marked “KI” for Keeler Brass Co. The front sight is stamped with “N”-International Business Machine part. The stock is unmarked. The magazine is marked “U” for Underwood
Barrel Length: 18"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a fixed blade set between protective ears. The rear sight is the later style sliding aperture sight with a knurled windage knob dovetailed to the receiver.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a select walnut, Universal Firearms made enclosed wood carbine stock with an oval cut, semi pistol grip, straight comb and Metal buttplate. The upper handguard is a four rivet wood upper handguard with sighting groove held in place by a type three barrel band with bayonet lug. The LOP measures about 13.25” from the front of the trigger to the back of the stock. The buttplate has retained all of its finish and has sharp checkering. The upper handguard shows a few small scattered marks and one small punch mark on the left side. The stock has had the nose shortened, and shows scattered lines and compressions throughout with a notable patch of compressions on the left side between the trigger and rear sight. There is some finish missing from inside the sling well. There are no chips or cracks visible. Overall this stock is in about Very good condition.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: This rifle includes one 15 round magazine in very good condition. The blued finish of the magazine shows some surface rust scattered throughout. The magazine has a strong spring and undamaged feed lips.
Type of Finish: Blued and parkerized.
Finish Originality: Original and refinished.
Bore Condition: The bore is very bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no fouling or erosion in the bore. There is a small pitting mark on the bottom of the bore about an inch back from the muzzle. The feed ramp is clean. The muzzle reads at a .05 or as the CMP would state it a 0+. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of its metal finish. The friction surfaces of the bolt and receiver show very minor wear. The bolt shows pitting that has been finished over. The rest of the rifle shows only some very minor age from storage. The markings are clear and the screw heads are sharp. Overall this rifle is in Excellent to Like New Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle includes a certificate of authenticity, Universal firearms cardboard box and the magazine mentioned above.
Our Assessment: The M1 Carbine, developed during World War II, was designed to provide U.S. troops with a lightweight, semi-automatic rifle that bridged the gap between standard-issue pistols and the heavier M1 Garand. Post-war, the demand for M1 Carbines persisted, leading companies like Universal Firearms to produce civilian versions. Founded in 1961 in Hialeah, Florida, Universal initially assembled carbines using surplus GI parts. Early models, known as "Gen 1," closely mirrored the original military specifications and were compatible with GI components.
This specific Universal Firearms M1 Carbine is one of the earliest versions produced by Universal and features both blued and parkerized finished parts. The receiver and barrel were made by Universal Firearms while many of the other parts are surplus WWII era Government Issue. The rifle shows some age but basically no use other than chamber checks and some mild storage wear. This carbine represents a blend of historically authentic parts that were commercially produced into an M1 originating from the family collection of inventor, founder and President of Universal Firearms, Abe Seiderman. This rifle has been well preserved and presents a rare opportunity to own one of the earliest versions of a commercially produced M1 carbine.
Universal Firearms Model 5000PT Underfolder Paratrooper Carbine
Lot #644 (Sale Order 644 of 674)
Make: Universal Firearms
Model: M1 Carbine
Serial Number: 370796
Year of Manufacture: Circa 1978
Caliber: .30 Carbine
Action Type: Semi-Automatic carbine fed by detachable magazines.
Markings: The top-front of the receiver is marked “UNIVERSAL / HIALEAH, FLA. / PAT. 3.382.766”. The rear of the receiver is marked “370796”. The magazine release is marked “M” and “EI” for Eaton Pond Co. Magazine “UNIVERSAL FIREARMS CORP. HIALEAH, FLA. PAT. APPLIED FOR”
Barrel Length: 18"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a fixed blade set between protective ears. The rear sight is the later style sliding aperture sight with a knurled windage knob dovetailed to the receiver. The left side of the receiver has been drilled and tapped for the Universal scope mount.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a high wood underfolding stock, with an integrated pistol grip, wire frame stock with folding metal split buttplate. The LOP is 13.5” from the front of the trigger to the back of the unfolded stock. The upper handguard is a ventilated metal handguard held in place by a type two barrel band. The stock shows signs of aging from being stored for this long. There is some rub wear from the folding stock, and a section of missing finish on the rear bevel. The metal of the folder shows finish loss and some surface rust in the blueing. The handguard shows residue from being stored that should be able to be easily removed. There are no visible chips or cracks. Overall the stock is in Good + condition.
Type of Finish: Blued and parkerized.
Finish Originality: Original and refinished.
Bore Condition: The bore is very bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no fouling or erosion in the bore. The feed ramp shows minor surface rust. The muzzle reads at a .30 or as the CMP would state it a 3. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 6/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of its metal finish. The surface of the rifle shows surface rust scattered throughout most heavily concentrated on the receiver, bolt and slide. The surface of the rifle is also covered in that same residue. This rifle includes a return authorization from a wholesaler in Texas showing that the rifle was returned for warranty due to a broken safety. I believe the rifle was never used and has been stored in a box since approximately 1978 after being rejected by the wholesaler. Currently this rifle is in Fair condition. However I believe that after the residue and surface rust is removed and the safety is replaced it will be in Very Good condition.
Mechanics: Currently the action does not function correctly with the build up of surface rust and residue. As stated in the overall condition I believe that once the rifle is cleaned up and the safety replaced it will function correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle includes a certificate of authenticity, Universal firearms serialized cardboard box, the return form and one 5-round nylon magazine.
Our Assessment: The M1 Carbine, developed during World War II, was designed to provide U.S. troops with a lightweight, semi-automatic rifle that bridged the gap between standard-issue pistols and the heavier M1 Garand. Post-war, the demand for M1 Carbines persisted, leading companies like Universal Firearms to produce civilian versions. Founded in 1961 in Hialeah, Florida, Universal initially assembled carbines using surplus GI parts, later producing parts in house that were not mil-spec.
This specific Universal Firearms PT5000 Paratrooper Carbine with the underfolding stock comes from the family collection of the president of Universal Firearms Abe Seiderman, and is one of the last versions produced by Universal. By this point in production most of the surplus GI parts had been depleted and Universal had implemented nearly all of their design changes. This carbine uses the external camming surface bolt, dual spring recoil system, and the switch style bolt hold open found on their later guns. This PT5000 appears to have been sold to a wholesaler and then returned for a defective safety, the indexing tab on the rotary safety fell off, and I believe it has been stored in the box ever since. This rifle is a living example of the trials and tribulations faced by firearms manufacturers and provides a seldom seen glimpse behind that curtain preserved for us to appreciate.
Universal Firearms Model 5000PT Underfolder Paratrooper Carbine, Seiderman Family Collection
Lot #645 (Sale Order 645 of 674)
Make: Universal Firearms
Model: M1 Carbine
Serial Number: 371835
Year of Manufacture: Ca. 1978
Caliber: .30 Carbine
Action Type: Semi-Automatic carbine fed by detachable magazines.
Markings: The top-front of the receiver is marked “UNIVERSAL / HIALEAH, FLA. / PAT. 3.382.766” The rear of the receiver is marked “371835” The magazine release button is marked “M” and “WA” for Winchester Magazine “UNIVERSAL FIREARMS CORP. HIALEAH, FLA. PAT. APPLIED FOR”
Barrel Length: 18"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a fixed blade set between protective ears. The rear sight is the later style sliding aperture sight with a knurled windage knob dovetailed to the receiver. The left side of the receiver has been drilled and tapped for the Universal scope mount.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a high wood underfolding stock, with an integrated pistol grip, wire frame stock with folding metal split buttplate. The LOP is 13.5” from the front of the trigger to the back of the unfolded stock. The upper handguard is a ventilated metal handguard held in place by a type two barrel band. The stock shows signs of aging from being stored for this long. There is some rub wear from the folding stock. The metal of the folder shows finish loss and some surface rust in the blueing. This rifle was returned to Universal Firearms for a broken stock hinge. The right side hinge does not lock and the left side hinge locking tab is sheared off. The handguard shows residue from being stored that should be able to be easily removed. There are no visible chips or cracks. The stock would be in Very Good condition if not for the broken hinge. Overall it is in Poor condition.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: This rifle includes one 5 round nylon magazine in very good condition. It too is covered in the same residue as the handguard and should be fairly easy to clean off.
Type of Finish: Blued and parkerized
Finish Originality: Original and refinished.
Bore Condition: The bore is very bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no fouling or erosion in the bore. The feed ramp shows minor surface rust. The muzzle reads at a .30 or as the CMP would state it a 3. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 7/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of its metal finish. The surface of the rifle is also covered in that same residue as the magazine. There is scattered surface rust present with the majority on the receiver near the barrel and slide. The bolt shows rub wear on the friction surfaces. This rifle includes a return authorization from a wholesaler in Texas showing that the rifle was returned for warranty due to the broken stock. I believe the rifle was never used and has been stored in a box since 5-12-1978 after being rejected by the wholesaler. Overall the rifle, not counting the broken stock, is in Good+ to Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle includes a certificate of authenticity, Universal firearms cardboard box, the return form, paperwork and the magazine mentioned above.
Our Assessment: The M1 Carbine, developed during World War II, was designed to provide U.S. troops with a lightweight, semi-automatic rifle that bridged the gap between standard-issue pistols and the heavier M1 Garand. Post-war, the demand for M1 Carbines persisted, leading companies like Universal Firearms to produce civilian versions. Founded in 1961 in Hialeah, Florida, Universal initially assembled carbines using surplus GI parts. Early models, known as "Gen 1," closely mirrored the original military specifications and were compatible with GI components.
This specific Universal Firearms PT5000 Paratrooper Carbine with the underfolding stock originating from the family collection of the president of Universal Firearms Abe Seiderman, is one of the last versions produced by Universal. By this point in production most of the surplus GI parts had been depleted and Universal had implemented nearly all of their design changes. This carbine uses the external camming surface bolt, dual spring recoil system, and the switch style bolt hold open found on their later guns. This PT5000 appears to have been sold to a wholesaler and then returned for having a defective stock. I believe it has been stored in the box ever since. This rifle is a well preserved example and provides a seldom seen glimpse behind the curtain for us to appreciate.
Action Type: Semi-Automatic carbine fed by detachable magazines.
Markings: The top-front of the receiver is marked “U.S. CARBINE / CAL. .30 M1”. The top of the receiver in front of the rear sight is marked “UNIVERSAL / HI ALEAH, FLA.”. The rear of the receiver is marked “39259”. The magazine release button is marked “M” and “WA” for Winchester. The Rotary safety is marked “CM” a post war rebuild part. The slide is marked “7160091 N” and “PI” on the inside. For Packard Inland. The rear sight is marked Shield “H”-Hemphill MFG. Co. The side of the barrel above the gas block is marked with a “Y”. The inside of the stock is marked “BWI 603 603”. The inside of the upper handguard is also marked with “603”.
Barrel Length: 18"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a fixed blade set between protective ears. The rear sight is the later style sliding aperture sight with a serrated windage knob dovetailed to the receiver. The sliding part of the sight, and the knob are both frozen in place most likely from the refinish. The left side of the receiver has been drilled and tapped for a Universal style scope mount.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a Hand Carved, select walnut “Monte Carlo” style enclosed wood, M1 Carbine stock with a Universal Nose Cap, four rivet upper handguard with no sighting groove, semi pistol grip with flared rosewood cap and maple spacer, straight comb and Blued Metal buttplate. The LOP measures about 13.5” from the front of the trigger to the back of the stock. The wood on the stock and handguard show minor handling and storage wear. The upper handguard shows a small scratch on the left and a small compression on the right. The rosewood cap shows some small nicks in the leading edge and a scratch on the bottom. The left flank of the butt also has a fine scratch that is only visible in the right lighting. The toe of the heel has a few small marks. The Metal buttplate retains almost all of its finish and shows some minor rust freckling mainly in the edges. There are no visible chips or cracks. As far as my research shows this is a one of a kind M1 carbine stock in about Excellent overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blued, Gold colored trigger.
Finish Originality: Original and refinished.
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no fouling or erosion in the bore. The feed ramp is clean. This rifle appears unfired outside of perhaps being test fired. The muzzle reads at a .10 or as the CMP would state it a 1. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of the blued metal finish. The surface of the gun shows scattered very minor rust freckling. The front sight has turned a lovely shade of plum. The bolt shows some very minor rub wear on the friction surfaces and what appears to be pitting that has been finished over. The trigger has a few very small marks and retains the majority of the finish. The finish also has some areas that have some sort of glue stuck to them. I was able to remove most of it with a cloth. I believe with a thorough cleaning the rest should be easily removed. Overall this rifle is in Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. This is the Gen 1 version of the Universal M1 carbines that follows the original M1 Pattern of construction and uses some original GI parts. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Included are a certificate of authenticity and the Serialized Universal firearms cardboard box. No magazine.
Our Assessment: The M1 Carbine, developed during World War II, was designed to provide U.S. troops with a lightweight, semi-automatic rifle that bridged the gap between pistols and the heavier M1 Garand. Post-war, the demand for M1 Carbines persisted, leading companies like Universal Firearms to produce civilian versions. Founded in 1961 in Hialeah, Florida, Universal initially assembled carbines using surplus GI parts. Early models, known as "Gen 1," closely mirrored the original military specifications and were compatible with GI components.
This example features a blued finish and incorporates several GI parts, including the rear sight, slide, magazine release, and safety. The standout feature of this rifle is its custom-made, hand-carved Monte Carlo-style stock with a rosewood pistol grip cap. This stock is, from my research, a one of a kind stock. This carbine also comes from the personal collection of inventor, founder and President of Universal Firearms, Abe Seiderman, and may be of interest to colle
Action Type: Semi-Automatic carbine fed by detachable magazines.
Markings: The top-front of the receiver is marked “U.S. CARBINE / CAL. .30 M1”. The top of the receiver in front of the rear sight is marked “5279”. The rear of the receiver is marked “UNIVERSAL / HI ALEAH, FLA.”. The magazine release button is marked “M” and “WA” for Winchester. The rotary safety is marked “SS” a post war rebuild part. The trigger housing is marked “INLAND” made by Inland Division of General Motors. The rear sight is marked “I.R.C.O. 7160060”-for International Register CO. The slide is marked ““D-7161843 / SG” for Saginaw Gear. The barrel band is marked “KI” for Keeler Brass Co. The front sight is marked “RIA” for Rock Island Arsenal. The magazine is marked “JLC-B” J.L. Clark MFG. CO. magazine produced for IBM. The stock is marked “O” in the nose.
Barrel Length: 18"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a fixed blade set between protective ears. The rear sight is the later style sliding aperture sight with a knurled windage knob dovetailed to the receiver.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a select walnut, Universal Firearms made low wood carbine stock with an oval cut, semi pistol grip, straight comb and Metal buttplate. The upper handguard is a vented metal upper handguard with sighting groove held in place by a type three barrel band with bayonet lug. The LOP measures about 13.25” from the front of the trigger to the back of the stock. The buttplate has retained all of its finish and has sharp checkering. The upper handguard shows no wear or marks. The stock itself is visually stunning and shows only barely visible handling wear. There are no visible chips or cracks. Overall this stock is in about Like New condition.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: This rifle includes one 15 round magazine in excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Blued and parkerized.
Finish Originality: Original and refinished.
Bore Condition: The bore is semi-dull and the rifling is sharp. There is no fouling or erosion in the bore. The feed ramp is clean. This rifle appears unfired outside of perhaps being test fired. The muzzle reads at a .05 or as the CMP would state it a 0+. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of its metal finish. The friction surfaces of the bolt and receiver show very minor wear. The rest of the rifle shows some minor age from storage. The front sight has turned plum and is installed backwards. The markings are clear and the screw heads are sharp. Overall this rifle is in Excellent to Like New Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly however the safety is stuck in the off position and will need to be repaired. This is the Gen 1 version of the Universal M1 carbines that follows the original M1 Pattern of construction and uses many original GI parts. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle includes a certificate of authenticity, Universal firearms cardboard box and the magazine mentioned above.
Our Assessment: The M1 Carbine, developed during World War II, was designed to provide U.S. troops with a lightweight, semi-automatic rifle that bridged the gap between standard-issue pistols and the heavier M1 Garand. Post-war, the demand for M1 Carbines persisted, leading companies like Universal Firearms to produce civilian versions. Founded in 1961 in Hialeah, Florida, Universal initially assembled carbines using surplus GI parts. Early models, known as "Gen 1," closely mirrored the original military specifications and were compatible with GI components.
This specific Universal Firearms M1 Carbine features both blued and parkerized finished parts. The receiver and barrel were made by Universal Firearms while many of the other parts are surplus WWII era Government Issue. This rifle has one of the most beautiful stocks I have ever seen on an M1 carbine. The rifle shows some age but basically no use other than chamber checks. It is odd to see the front sight installed backwards and I would personally love to hear the story of how that happened. This carbine represents a blend of historically authentic parts and commercial production originating from the family collection of inventor, founder and President of Universal Firearms, Abe Seiderman. It has been wonderfully preserved and presents a rare opportunity to find one of these guns in such condition.
Universal Firearms M1 Carbine 30 Carbine Semi Automatic Rifle GI Pattern Low Serial Number, C&R
Lot #648 (Sale Order 648 of 674)
Make: Universal Firearms
Model: M1 Carbine
Serial Number: 5940
Year of Manufacture: Post 1961- Pre 1967
Caliber: .30 Carbine
Action Type: Semi-Automatic carbine fed by detachable magazines.
Markings: The top-front of the receiver is marked “U.S. CARBINE / CAL. .30 M1”. The top of the receiver in front of the rear sight is marked “5940”. The rear of the receiver is marked “UNIVERSAL / HI ALEAH, FLA.”. The magazine release button is marked “M” and “WA” for Winchester. The rotary safety is marked “SS” a post war rebuild part. The trigger housing is unmarked. The rear sight is marked Shield “H”-Hemphill MFG. Co. The slide is marked ““D-7161843 / SG” for Saginaw Gear. The barrel band is marked with a “C” C. Cowles & Co. The front sight is marked “RIA” for Rock Island Arsenal. The top of the bolt is marked “X”. This is most likely a Rock-OLA made bolt that they used for testing and then returned to the parts pool to be used for production. The handguard upper is marked “579”. The stock is marked “579 AUG 29 1962” in the nose. The oiler is marked “IS” for International Silver CO. correct for Inland Div.
Barrel Length: 18"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a fixed blade set between protective ears. The rear sight is the later style sliding aperture sight with a serrated windage knob dovetailed to the receiver.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a select walnut, Universal Firearms made enclosed wood carbine stock with an oval cut, semi pistol grip, straight comb and Metal buttplate. The upper handguard is a four rivet upper handguard with sighting groove held in place by a type three barrel band with bayonet lug. The LOP measures about 13” from the front of the trigger to the back of the stock. The buttplate has turned green with age, retains almost all of its finish and shows rub wear around the edges. The upper handguard shows minor wear from use and a series of compressions from the sling. The stock itself shows lines, compressions and punch marks scattered throughout the stock. There are some places where the finish in the stock has dried out and turned opaque. There are no visible chips or cracks. Overall this stock is in about Good to Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blued and parkerized.
Finish Originality: Original and refinished.
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is a section of visible pitting under the front sight in the bore. Both the muzzle and feed ramp are clean. The muzzle reads at a .05 or as the CMP would state it a 0+. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 95% of its metal finish. The friction surfaces of the bolt and receiver show the majority of the wear. The front sight is beginning to turn plum. The blued barrel shows scattered lines and some surface rust freckling. The barrel band, trigger group, and rear sight have turned green with age. The receiver and bolt also show some surface rust and brown from patina. The markings are clear and the screw heads are sharp. Overall this rifle is in Good Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. This is the Gen 1 version of the Universal M1 carbines that follows the original M1 Pattern of construction and uses many original GI parts. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Included are a certificate of authenticity, Universal firearms cardboard box, green canvas sling and a sealed manual. No magazine.
Our Assessment: The M1 Carbine, developed during World War II, was designed to provide U.S. troops with a lightweight, semi-automatic rifle that bridged the gap between standard-issue pistols and the heavier M1 Garand. Post-war, the demand for M1 Carbines persisted, leading companies like Universal Firearms to produce civilian versions. Founded in 1961 in Hialeah, Florida, Universal initially assembled carbines using surplus GI parts. Early models, known as "Gen 1," closely mirrored the original military specifications and were compatible with GI components.
This specific Universal Firearms M1 Carbine features both blued and parkerized finished parts. The receiver and barrel were made by Universal Firearms while many of the other parts are surplus WWII era Government Issue. The most interesting of which is the “X” marked bolt. Rock-Ola marked many of their round profile test bolts with an “X” so they would know that the bolt was used for testing. Many of these bolts were then returned to the production lines to be used. It is fascinating to think that one ended up at Universal firearms in Florida after the war. This early production example also comes from the family collection of inventor, founder and
Universal Firearms Gen 1 M1 Carbine 30 Carbine Semi Automatic Rifle some GI Parts C&R
Lot #649 (Sale Order 649 of 674)
Make: Universal Firearms
Model: M1 Carbine
Serial Number: 7445
Year of Manufacture: Post 1961- Pre1967
Caliber: .30 Carbine
Action Type: Semi-Automatic carbine fed by detachable magazines.
Markings: The visible markings are listed below. The nose of the stock has a crack forming so to avoid damaging the stock I did not remove the rifle from the stock to get the non visible markings.
The top-front of the receiver is marked “U.S. CARBINE / CAL. .30 M1”.
The top of the receiver in front of the rear sight is marked “7445”
The rear of the receiver is marked “UNIVERSAL / HI ALEAH, FLA.”
The magazine catch is marked “M” and “E.I.” an Inland Division part.
The rotary safety is marked “SS” a post war rebuild part.
Barrel Length: 18"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a fixed blade set between protective ears. The rear sight is the later style sliding aperture sight with a serrated windage knob dovetailed to the receiver.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a select walnut, Universal Firearms M1 style enclosed wood carbine stock with an oval cut, semi pistol grip, straight comb and Blued Metal buttplate. The upper handguard is a four rivet upper handguard with sighting groove held in place by a type three barrel band with bayonet lug. The LOP measures about 13.25” from the front of the trigger to the back of the stock. As mentioned above the stock has a crack forming in the right side of the nose. The nose also shows some rub wear from the band being installed. The rest of the stock shows minor lines and compressions scattered throughout. The top of the sling well cut has what appears to be either a knot, impact mark, or repair from over drilling in it. The upper handguard shows no wear, chips or cracks. The metal buttplate retains almost all of its finish and shows some minor rub wear on the edges, some minor scattered surface rust freckling and sharp checkering. Overall the stock is in Good condition for C&R given its age.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: None.
Type of Finish: Blued and parkerized.
Finish Originality: Original and refinished.
Bore Condition: The bore is very bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no fouling or erosion in the bore. The feed ramp is clean. This rifle appears unfired outside of perhaps being test fired. The muzzle reads at a .10 or as the CMP would state it a 1. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of its metal finish. The friction surfaces of the bolt and receiver show the majority of the wear and finish loss. The rear sight shows rust freckling scattered throughout its surface. The barrel band has a surface level scratch on the left side. The exposed portion of the barrel shows surface rust freckling and rub marks from when the front sight was installed. The visible markings are clear and the screw heads are sharp. Overall this rifle is in Very Good to Excellent condition for C&R given its age.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. This is the Gen 1 version of the Universal M1 carbines that follows the original M1 Pattern of construction and uses some original GI parts. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle includes a certificate of authenticity and Universal firearms cardboard box.
Our Assessment: The M1 Carbine, developed during World War II, was designed to provide U.S. troops with a lightweight, semi-automatic rifle that bridged the gap between standard-issue pistols and the heavier M1 Garand. Chambered in .30 Carbine, it featured a 15-round detachable magazine and became renowned for its portability and ease of use. Over six million units were produced between 1941 and 1945, serving various roles from frontline combat to support positions.
Post-war, the demand for M1 Carbines persisted, leading companies like Universal Firearms to produce civilian versions. Founded in 1961 in Hialeah, Florida, Universal initially assembled carbines using surplus GI parts. Early models, known as "Gen 1," closely mirrored the original military specifications and were compatible with GI components. As surplus parts dwindled, Universal began manufacturing their own, resulting in later models that diverged from the original design and had limited parts interchangeability.
This specific Universal Firearms Gen 1 M1 Carbine features both blued and parkerized finished parts. The receiver and barrel were made by Universal Firearms while many of the other parts are surplus WWII era Government Issue. The barrel is essentially in like new condition and should be a good shooting barrel. In conclusion this carbine represents a blend of historical authenticity and commercial production originating from the personal collection of inventor, founder and President of Universal Firearms, Abe Seiderman, and may be of interest to co
Universal Firearms Nickel Finished Late Version Vulcan Pump Action .30 M-1 Carbine Style Rifle C&R
Lot #650 (Sale Order 650 of 674)
Make: Universal Firearms
Model: M1 Carbine
Serial Number: 2380
Year of Manufacture: 1963-1967
Caliber: .30 Carbine
Action Type: Spring Return Pump Action carbine fed by detachable magazines.
Markings: The left side of the receiver is marked “2380 UNIVERSAL CORP HIALEAH, FLA.”The magazine catch is marked “M” and “E.I.” an Inland Division part.Buttpad: “UNIVERSAL FIREARMS CORP. HIALEAH, FLORIDA”Magazine “UNIVERSAL FIREARMS CORP. HIALEAH, FLA. PAT. APPLIED FOR”There were no other visible markings found. I did not want to risk damaging the finish by disassembling the rifle.
Barrel Length: 16.1"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a Williams Guide Series sporting ramp with gold bead front sight. The base is cut for a hood but there is no hood present. The rear sight is a Williams Guide Series “U” notch semi-buckhorn style rear sight adjustable for windage and elevation.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The furniture set is a two piece smooth American walnut with a tapered pump grip forend and a semi-pistol grip, straight comb stock with a textured rubber buttpad. The length of pull is 14” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttpad. The pump grip shows very light scattered wear with a few small lines and compressions. The only notable mark is a small chip out of the top, rear, left hand side of the grip this chip is finished over. The stock shows minor handling wear with some scattered thinning in the finish. There are several small lines and compressions. The only notable compression is about 1/2" long on the toe of the heel. The stock shows no visible chips or cracks. The buttpad shows minor discoloration from age, the texture is still good and there are no visible cracks. Overall the stock is in excellent condition for its apparent age.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: This rifle includes one 5 round Nylon Magazine. The magazine is visually in Excellent condition however the follower gets stuck when the magazine is loaded.
Type of Finish: Nickel and Blued.
Finish Originality: Original and refinished.
Bore Condition: The bore is very bright and the rifling is sharp. There is some minor fouling on the edges of the lands. There is no visible erosion. The feed ramp is clean. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 8/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of the Nickel metal finish. There is some minor rub wear on the sides of the barrel and guide rod from the pump. There is some minor scattered pitting in the nickel beginning to form. The bolt retains about 60% of its blueing and shows finish loss on the friction surfaces. The edges of the receiver towards the rear and the corners of the trigger guard show some finish thinning. The visible markings are clear and the visible screw heads are sharp. Overall this rifle is in about Excellent condition given its age.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle includes a certificate of authenticity, the magazine and Serialized Universal firearms cardboard box with “VULCAN NICKEL 2380” written on it.
Our Assessment: This Universal Firearms Vulcan pump-action carbine in .30 Carbine is a rare and intriguing firearm, likely developed as a prototype or experimental model by Abe Seiderman, the president of Universal Firearms. This carbine features a 16-inch barrel, a nickel finish, smooth walnut furniture, and is fed by a detachable 5-round magazine. Its design reflects Universal Firearms' innovative approach to firearm manufacturing during the 1960s.Universal Firearms, established in 1961 in Hialeah, Florida, by Abe Seiderman, initially produced M1 Carbine replicas using surplus GI parts. As surplus parts became scarce, the company began manufacturing its own components and introduced new models, including the Vulcan series.
The Vulcan 440, a pump-action carbine chambered in .44 Magnum, appeared in Universal's brochures from 1963 to 1967 with around 1500 total being made. It retained the rear design of the M1 Carbine but modified the front to accommodate the larger cartridge, eliminating the short-stroke gas piston and converting the action to a pump.
The existence of this Vulcan model in .30 Carbine suggests experimental efforts by Universal Firearms to diversify their product line. This rifle could have been produced as a demo for gun shows to determine interest in a 30 carbine version of the 440 or even as a fun presentation rifle for Abe Seiderman himself. Either way this carbine is most likely one of a kind and represents a distinctive chapter in Universal Firearms' history showcasing Abe Seiderman's commitment to firearms innovat
Action Type: Bolt action fed by detachable .256 Winchester Magnum magazine.
Markings: The side of the receiver is marked with a faint “55” below the wood line. The rear sight is marked “SA” for Springfield Armory. The magazine release is marked “M” and “EI” for Eaton Pond Co. The Rotary safety is marked “CM” a post war rebuild part.
Barrel Length: 18.25” ported barrel.
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a fixed blade set between protective ears. The rear sight is the later style sliding aperture sight with a serrated windage knob dovetailed to the receiver.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a Universal Firearms, select walnut, high gloss finished “Monte Carlo” style, open top, M1 Carbine style stock with a semi pistol grip, fluted raised comb and blued metal buttplate. The LOP measures about 13.25” from the front of the trigger to the back of the stock. The stock shows some mild scattered lines, compressions, with several small chips and rub marks in the finish. There are no visible cracks in the wood. The leading edge of the pommel shows some chips in the finish. The rear edge of the comb has a chip at the top. The Metal buttplate retains almost all of its finish and shows some rust freckling. The checkering is sharp and the edges of the buttplate show some surface scratches. This stock is in overall Good condition.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: This rifle includes one 3 round Nylon Universal firearms magazine for 256 Winchester Magnum.
Type of Finish: Blued and parkerized
Finish Originality: Original and refinished.
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is well defined. There is no fouling or erosion in the bore. The feed ramp is clean. The bolt face shows no brass fouling. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of the blued metal finish. The gun shows scattered marks, lines, and moderate rust freckling scattered throughout the blued surfaces. The bolt shows rub wear on the friction surfaces. Overall this rifle is in Good to Very Good condition.
Mechanics: As a prototype it is hard to say whether the action functions correctly. The hammer will fire when the bolt is out of battery. However the trigger group functions just like a normal M1 carbine. I did try to gently cycle a 256 Winchester magnum round and it chambered and extracted fine with a little effort. When trying to feed from the magazine the rounds jump out of the mag. The receiver is rough cut, when you close the bolt it does not help you chamber the round. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle includes a certificate of authenticity, owner’s packet, the above mentioned magazine and a Universal Firearms cardboard box.
Our Assessment: This experimental prototype bolt-action rifle from Abe Seiderman's personal collection represents a fascinating chapter in Universal Firearms' history. Known for his innovative approach to firearm design, Seiderman served as the president of Universal Firearms, a company famous for its civilian adaptations of the M1 Carbine and other firearms from the 1960s till the 1980s. This one-of-a-kind prototype, chambered in .256 Winchester Magnum, highlights Seiderman's forward-thinking efforts to create specialized firearms for niche applications.
The rifle features an 18-inch ported barrel designed to reduce recoil and muzzle rise. Chambered in .256 Winchester Magnum, the firearm benefits from the cartridge's flat trajectory and high velocity, making it ideal for small game and pest control. The bolt-action design, paired with a single-stack 3-round magazine, underscores the prototype's precision-oriented purpose. The Monte Carlo-style stock adds a touch of ergonomic sophistication. Standard M1 Carbine sights on this rifle further indicate Seiderman's tendency to incorporate familiar components from Universal's existing designs.
This prototype is a rare and significant artifact that sheds light on the experimental side of Universal Firearms' operations. Its one-of-a-kind status and connection to Seiderman’s personal collection add historical value, as it exemplifies the company's exploration into new markets and designs. Its uniqueness, functionality, and provenance make it a remarkable piece for collectors and firearms historians, preserving a legacy of ingenuity and adaptability in mid-20th-century firearm development.
Action Type: Straight pull action rifle fed by internal magazine.
Markings: The trigger is marked “TIMNEY SPORTSMAN M98-FN”. The buttpad on the stock is marked “UNIVERSAL FIREARMS CORP. HIALEAH, FLORIDA”
Barrel Length: 21.5”
Sights / Optics: There are currently no sights installed on this prototype. The rear of the barrel has a dovetail cut for a rear sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a Universal Firearms, select walnut, high gloss finished “Monte Carlo” style, open top stock with a semi pistol grip, fluted raised comb and textured rubber buttpad. The LOP measures about 13.5” from the front of the trigger to the back of the stock. This stock shows chips, lines, compressions, scratches, and sections where the finish is missing. There are no visible cracks in the stock. The buttpad shows age but has no notable marrs. There is a notable chip from the right side of the stock by the front part of the action. This stock is in overall Fair condition.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: This rifle is fed by an internal magazine with a hinged floor plate.
Type of Finish: Blued and unfinished
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is defined. There is no fouling or erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 8/10.
Overall Condition: The rifle retains about 70% of its finish. The barrel has scattered marks and nicks with some surface rust forming in the bluing. Because the action has been heavily modified, the bolt created from modifying another bolt, and parts being machined from scratch they do no have a finish. As they are unfinished they show some surface rust and patina. Overall this rifle is in Fair condition.
Mechanics: As a prototype it is hard to say whether the action functions correctly. The rifle feeds and extracts a 30-06 snap cap exactly how you would think a straight pull would function. The bolt locks up solidly, the firing pin appears to function correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle includes a certificate of authenticity.
Our Assessment: This experimental prototype rifle from Abe Seiderman’s personal collection is a remarkable example of Universal Firearms’ innovative approach to firearm design during the 1960s. Abe Seiderman, president of Universal Firearms, was known for his inventive contributions to the firearms industry, and this rifle reflects his commitment to exploring unconventional ideas. Built on a modified Mauser action, this prototype stands out for its conversion to a straight-pull bolt-action mechanism, a significant departure from the traditional Mauser bolt-action design. Straight-pull actions allow for faster cycling of the bolt, providing a potential speed advantage over standard bolt-action rifles.
The decision to experiment with 30-06 makes perfect sense given the timing of this design. 30-06 was very popular and available as a military surplus round making it less expensive to use. The 21.5-inch barrel offers a balance between accuracy and maneuverability, while the Monte Carlo stock, custom-made by Universal Firearms, enhances shooter comfort and stability. This stock is not only practical but also a testament to the craftsmanship Universal brought to their experimental designs. The inclusion of the Timney trigger speaks to Seiderman’s intent to make a more accurate rifle. Timney began making high end triggers for mauser actions in 1946 meaning they would have been available in the 1960s. The rifle’s production, dated circa 1963-1966, places it within a period of significant experimentation at Universal, when the company was expanding its lineup and exploring novel firearm configurations.
This prototype, as a one-of-a-kind firearm from Seiderman’s personal collection, carries immense historical and collectible value. It provides insight into the engineering and design efforts of Universal Firearms during a transformative era in the firearms industry. For collectors and historians, the rifle is not only a representation of Seiderman’s ingenuity but also a piece of mid-20th-century firearm innovation, blending classic action design with forward-thinking modifications.
1x Can, 6x Bags, 600x Rounds of Remington-Peters .357 Magnum JHP Ammo
Lot #653 (Sale Order 653 of 674)
This is a lot of 600 rounds (6 bags with 100 rounds each) of Remington-Peters .357 Magnum Semi-Jacketed Hollow-Point ammunition, packed in a metal ammo can. This ammo is in Very Good Condition.
1x Can, 16x Boxes, 240x Rounds of 7.65x54 Argentine Mauser Ammo
Lot #654 (Sale Order 654 of 674)
This is a lot of 240 rounds (16 boxes with 15 rounds each) of Argentine “San Francisco” 7.65x54 Argentine Mauser ammunition, packed in a metal ammo can. The ammo was manufactured by Fábrica Militar de Cartuchos, San Francisco, Argentina. Headstamp ““S.F.” 81 7.65x54”. 187 Grain Full Metal Jacket Boat Tail bullet. Non-corrosive, Berdan primed, non-magnetic. This ammo is in Very Good Condition.
1x Full Box, 20x Rounds of Vintage 1940s Winchester 405 Win. Ammo, Collector Wrapped, Red/Yellow Box
Lot #655 (Sale Order 655 of 674)
This is a lot of 20 rounds (1 full box) of Vintage 1940s Winchester 405 Win. 300 Grain Jacketed Soft Point ammunition. The headstamp reads “405 WIN W.R.A.”. At the time, these rounds were for the Winchester Model 95 rifle. The red and yellow striped box is in Very Good Condition. It has been collector wrapped, and there is a small dark smudge on the lower middle back of the box in the yellow above the word “CARTRIDGES”.
1x Full Box, 50x Rounds of Peters .32 WCF Ammo, 1x Partial Box, 28x Rounds of Rem-UMC .38 S&W Ammo
Lot #656 (Sale Order 656 of 674)
This is a lot of 50 rounds (1 full box) of Vintage 1920s Peters .32 WCF ammunition with FMJ metal case bullets, smokeless powder, and 28 rounds (1 partial box) of Vintage 1920s Remington-UMC .38 S&W ammunition with Lead 146 grain RN bullets, smokeless powder. The Peters box is in Good to Very Good Condition, remains very readable, and shows the large “P” on the front and both ends. The front says “THE PETERS CARTRIDGE CO., CINCINNATI, O., U.S.A.”, and the box pre-dates their merger with Remington. The Remington-UMC ammo is in Good to Very Good Condition, with some very light frosting on the lead. The Rem-UMC box is in Very Good Condition, and dates from 1926-1929.
1x Can, 22x Boxes, 440x Rounds of PMC .223 Remington Brass Case 64 Grain PSP Ammo
Lot #657 (Sale Order 657 of 674)
This is a lot of 440 rounds (22 boxes with 20 rounds each) of PMC .223 Remington brass cased 64 Grain Pointed Soft Point ammunition, packed in a metal ammo can. This ammo is non-magnetic, and in As New In Box Condition.
1x Can, 20x Boxes, 400x Rounds of PMC .308 Winchester / 7.62 NATO 147 Grain FMJ-BT Ammo
Lot #658 (Sale Order 658 of 674)
This is a lot of 400 rounds (20 boxes with 20 rounds each) of PMC .308 Winchester / 7.62 NATO brass cased 147 Grain Full Metal Jacket Boat Tail ammunition, packed in a metal ammo can. This ammo is magnetic, and in As New In Box Condition.
2x Cans, 42x Boxes, 840x Rounds of Cavix (Venezuela) 7.62 NATO FMJ Ammo
Lot #659 (Sale Order 659 of 674)
This is a lot of 840 rounds (42 boxes with 20 rounds each) of Cavix (Venezuela) 7.62x51mm NATO Full Metal Jacket ammunition, packed in two metal ammo cans. Non-corrosive, boxer primed, 1990 production. This ammo is non-magnetic, and in As New In Box Condition.
2x Full Boxes, 100x Rounds of Vintage .32 S&W Ammo, 1x REM-UMC, 1x Winchester, Collector Wrapped
Lot #660 (Sale Order 660 of 674)
This is a lot of 100 rounds (2 full boxes with 50 rounds each) of Vintage .32 S&W ammunition, 1 from Remington-UMC (88 Grain Lead RN bullets, smokeless powder) and 1 from Winchester (85 Grain Lead RN bullets, smokeless powder). The Remington-UMC Box is in Very Good Condition, with the “REMINGTON / UMC” in the red dot remaining very faded, though the rest of the label is very readable. The two piece box has rounded corners, and dates from 1911-1915. The Winchester Box is in Very Good Condition, remains very readable, and dates from 1945-1947. Overall, both of these boxes are complete with the correct rounds, have been collector wrapped, and remain in fine shape.
1x Full Box, 20x Rds of .30 Army Full Patch Ammo, 1x Full Box, 20x Rds of 7mm Full Patch, Winchester
Lot #661 (Sale Order 661 of 674)
This is a lot of 20 rounds (1 full box) of Vintage 1920s Winchester .30 Army (.30-40 Krag) 220 Grain Full Patch (FMJ) ammunition, and 20 rounds (1 full box) of Vintage 1910s Winchester 7mm Mauser 175 Grain Full Patch ammunition. The .30 Army 2-piece box is in Good Condition with the red “W” on both ends, and some scotch tape marks throughout. The headstamp is “30 ARMY WRA CO” with “W” marked primers. The back of the box carries the following type written: “AMMO - U.S.A. / 30-40 KRAG MILITARY / 20-ROUNDS”. The “STAYNLESS” marking suggests manufacture in the 1920s. The 7mm Mauser 2-piece box is in Very Good Condition. The headstamp is “7 M-M WRA CO” with “W” marked primers. The box is dated December 1914, and both boxes are complete and collector wrapped.
1x Full Box, 50x Rds of .25 ACP Ammo, 1x Partial Box, 32x Rds of .38 Colt Special Ammo, All REM-UMC
Lot #662 (Sale Order 662 of 674)
This is a lot of 50 rounds (1 full box) of Vintage 1910s Remington-UMC .25 ACP ammunition, smokeless powder, center fire, and 32 rounds (1 partial box) of Vintage 1910s Remington-UMC .38 Colt Special ammunition, black powder, center fire. The .25 ACP 2-piece box is in Very Good Condition. It dates to 1912-1914, features rounded corners, and has been collector wrapped. The .38 Colt Special 2-piece box is in Good Condition. It dates to 1912-1915, also features rounded corners, and also has been collector wrapped.
1x Partial Box, 34x Rds of .41 LC Ammo, 1x Partial Box, 46x Rds of .41 Short Colt, All By Winchester
Lot #663 (Sale Order 663 of 674)
This is a lot of 34 rounds (1 partial box) of Winchester Early 1900s .41 Long Colt, 200 Grain Lead ammunition, and 46 rounds (1 partial box) of Winchester 1910s .41 Short Colt ammunition. The .41 LC box is in Good Condition. It features the white outlined red “W” on each end, dates to 1907-1910, and has been collector wrapped. The .41 Short Colt box is in Good Condition, with some light flaking but still remaining readable. It dates to 1911, and has also been collector wrapped. That’s the Long and Short of it.
1x Full Box, 50x Rds of .357 Magnum Super-X Ammo, 1x Full Box, 50 Rds of .38 Special, All By Western
Lot #664 (Sale Order 664 of 674)
This is a lot of 50 rounds (1 full box) of Vintage Late 1950s Western .357 Magnum Super-X 158 Grain Lubaloy ammunition, and 50 rounds (1 full box) of Vintage Early 1950s Western .38 Special 158 Grain Lubaloy ammunition. The .357 Magnum box is in Good Condition, with the glue on the box letting go, though the printing remains very readable. The .38 Special box is in Very Good Condition.
3x Full Boxes, 60x Rds of Vintage Winchester 1886 Ammo: 20x in .38-70, 20x in .40-70, 20x in .38-56
Lot #665 (Sale Order 665 of 674)
This is a lot of 60 rounds (3 full boxes) of Vintage Winchester Model 1886 ammunition. 1 box of 20 in .38-70, made between 1895-1901, 1 box of 20 in .40-70, made in 1899 or before, and 1 box of 20 in .38-56, made in 1909. All 3 boxes are complete and contain the correct cartridges. They are all 2-piece, rounded-corner boxes that have been collector-wrapped, and are in Very Good Condition.
2x Full Boxes, 100x Rds of .45 Colt Ammo, 1x Partial Box, 40x Rds of .30 Luger Ammo, Remington Boxes
Lot #666 (Sale Order 666 of 674)
This is a lot of 100 rounds (2 full boxes) of .45 Colt ammunition, with the earlier Vintage 1930s Remington “Dog Bone” box complete with the correct REM-UMC ammo, and the later Vintage 1950s Remington box containing modern made Midway USA JSP-HP ammo. The lot also includes 40 rounds (1 partial box) of correct REM-UMC .30 Luger ammunition, with 93 Grain JHP bullets, also in an earlier Vintage 1930s Remington “Dog Bone” box. The original REM-UMC .45 Colt ammo is in Good to Very Good Condition, and its “Dog Bone” box is in Fair Condition, with some writing in pen on the front, and some scotch tape holding on one end flap, which wraps on to the front and back of the box. The later Remington .45 Colt box is also in Fair Condition. The original REM-UMC .30 Luger ammo is in Good to Very Good Condition, and its “Dog Bone” box is also in Fair Condition.
1x Full Box, 50x Rounds of Vintage Early 1900s Union Metallic Cartridge .22 Short Ammo, Collector Wr
Lot #667 (Sale Order 667 of 674)
This is a lot of 50 rounds (1 full box) of Vintage Early 1900s Union Metallic Cartridge .22 Short ammunition. More specifically, the rounds are Lead Round Nose bullets with Black Powder, as Smokeless was relatively new at the time, and the ammo companies called out “Smokeless” on their boxes. The ammo and box are pre-1912, as in that year UMC and Remington merged into one company. The 2 piece box is in Very Good Condition. It has been opened and is cut around the middle on all sides. Both ends of the box read “.22 SHORT”, and both edges read “FOR TARGET PRACTICE”. The box is collector wrapped. .22 caliber ammo is a great way to start your collection, or add to an existing one.
1x Full Box, 50x Rounds of Vintage 1920s .38 Winchester High Velocity, Model 1892 Special Ammo
Lot #668 (Sale Order 668 of 674)
This is a lot of 50 rounds (1 full box) of Vintage 1920s .38 Winchester High Velocity, Model 1892 Special ammunition. More specifically, the rounds are Center Fire, 180 Grain Jacketed Soft Point bullets with Low Pressure Smokeless Powder. The 2 piece box is in Very Good Condition. The labels at front and on the 4 sides are in very good shape, the Red “W” appears on both ends, and the box is dated “3-20” (March 1920) at one edge, along with “NOT FOR PISTOLS”. The headstamp reads “.38 W.H.V. M.92 W.R.A. Co.”, and the primers are all stamped “W”. This is a rare box of ammunition.
"The Antique Bowie Knife Book" Sheffield Makers, Will & Finck, Michael Price Reference Work
Lot #669 (Sale Order 669 of 674)
From the onset of the California Gold Rush in 1849, every gold miner felt the need to carry a knife. At first, no cutlers could be found in San Francisco; well made bowie knives or dirks could only be ordered from Sheffield or back East, and it was usually 6 months before delivery by clipper ship. By 1852, however, San Francisco had transformed from a rough frontier town to a wealthy, bustling seaport, and the prosperous gentlemen of "The City" did not consider themselves properly dressed for dinner until they had added a beautifully made knife to their attire. The demand gave rise to San Francisco's first custom knife makers, including such legendary names as Will & Finck and Michael Price, and they, as well as the Sheffield and Eastern cutlers, rushed to satisfy the refined tastes of these newly affluent denizens of the “Barbary Coast”. They created a new class of dress knives in what came to be known as the "California style". Bowie knives of all makes and styles continue to be highly prized and heavily used by those “49ers”, soldiers on both sides in the Civil War, westering men in the early postbellum Old West, and all the way through the turn of the 20th century. Beautifully made antique bowie knives have been of great interest to collectors for decades, leading Bill Adams to write an authoritative reference book on the subject in 1990, limited to 1100 numbered copies, and remaining out of print and highly sought after today. This “The Antique Bowie Knife Book” Sheffield Makers, Will & Finck, Michael Price Reference Work is in Very Good Condition, with the top left inner corner of the front dust jacket (residing inside the front cover) having been cut away long ago, likely to obfuscate the original price of the book, some light wrinkling and edge nicking to the spine and corners of the dust jacket, and with some light overall age wear evident. Otherwise, the book is in fine shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it’s numbered “602” (of 1100) on the 1990 copyright page, boasts an elegantly illustrated dust jacket over hardcovers, and sports 552 pages full of descriptive text, period pictures, and color photographs of incredible antique Sheffield made bowie knives from a wide variety of makers, classic American bowies from N.P. Ames, stunning “California” knives by Will & Finck and Michael Price, and a huge number of other beautiful bowies. A fine example of a very rare, original “The Antique Bowie Knife Book” Sheffield Makers, Will & Finck, Michael Price Reference Work.
Signed "A Study of the Colt Single Action Army Revolver" Graham Kopec Moore SAA Reference Book
Lot #670 (Sale Order 670 of 674)
The expiration of Smith & Wesson's patent on the bored-through cylinder in 1869 led Colt to design the revolutionary M-1873 Single Action Army, which soon earned the moniker the "Peacemaker", "Equalizer", and "gun that won the West". Carried by soldiers, cowboys, ranchers, rustlers, lawmen and outlaws alike, the Colt Peacemaker quickly became synonymous with the untamed wilds of the American West. Colt Single Action Army revolvers have been of great interest to collectors for decades, leading three noted collectors, Ron Graham, John A. Kopec, and C. Kenneth Moore to write an authoritative reference book on the subject in 1976, printed for a third time in 1985. This Signed “A Study of the Colt Single Action Army Revolver” Graham Kopec Moore SAA Reference Book is in Good Condition, with a small surface tear in the lower right edge of the front cover, an edge tear and two small surface tears at the bottom front right spine, some light spot scuffing around the top edge of the spine, and with some scattered age wear evident. Otherwise, the book is in fine shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it’s a Third Printing from 1985 that’s hand signed and dated by one of the authors, John A. Kopec, on the upper right underside of the flyleaf, reading “Jan 6, 1986 / To Daryl Novoting, / With my warmest regards, / + best wishes - / John A Kopec”, boasts elegantly decorated brown leatherette hardcovers, and features 511 pages full of descriptive text, a few period pictures, and black and white photographs (as well as a color plate section) of a wide variety of Colt Single Action Army revolvers, including factory engraved examples, boxed SAAs, those intended for the British market in .450 Boxer and .455 Eley, Flattop Target models, Cavalry and Artillery SAAs, and incredible information regarding barrel markings, grip cartouches, and correct details to look for in sights, triggers, hammers, etc. A fine example of a rare, original Signed “A Study of the Colt Single Action Army Revolver” Graham Kopec Moore SAA Reference Book. Also included in the lot is a Good Condition example of “A History of the Colt Revolver from 1836 to 1940” Reference Book, a classic work on the subject published in 1940 by Bonanza Books.
Signed "The Winchester Book" George Madis Henry Rifle Model 1866 1873 1886 1892 1894 Reference
Lot #671 (Sale Order 671 of 674)
The famous Winchester lever action repeating rifle, known as "the gun that won the West", had its beginnings in the Volcanic Firearms Company and the later designs by Benjamin Tyler Henry. The brass framed Model 1866 gave way to the stronger steel framed Model 1873, allowing Winchester to move away from .44 rimfire and develop the powerful new .44-40 WCF round (Winchester’s first metallic centerfire cartridge), as well as a family of other new potent rounds, with Colt usually producing Single Action Army revolvers in the same calibers shortly after they were developed. The Model 1873 has an almost mythical status among firearms collectors, Old West enthusiasts, and fans of the Western film genre, even inspiring the 1950 movie "Winchester '73" starring Jimmy Stewart. The Winchester series of lever action rifles have been of great interest to collectors for decades, leading noted collector George Madis to write an authoritative reference book on the subject in 1961, printed for a third time in 1971. This Signed “The Winchester Book” George Madis Henry Rifle Model 1866 1873 1886 1892 1894 Reference Book is in Good Condition, with a small tear in each corner of the top and bottom spine, some scuffing to each corner of the front and back covers, some nicking and indenting to the lower left edges of pages 41-58, some nicking and indenting to the top right edges of pages 206-236, some scattered “foxing” to many of the pages, and with some overall age wear evident. Otherwise, the book is in fine shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it’s a Third Printing from 1971 that’s hand signed by the author, George Madis, on the upper left title page, reading “with the best wishes / of the author / George Madis”, boasts elegantly decorated brown leatherette hardcovers, and features 542 pages full of descriptive text and black and white photographs of a wide variety of Winchester shoulder arms, including beautifully engraved Henry rifles, factory engraved Model 1866s, all of the minute variations of the Winchester Model 1873, wonderful examples of special order longarms, a terrific section on the Model 1885 single shot rifles and Schuetzen rifles, a wealth of information on the Model 1886, 1892, 1894, 1895, and Winchester self-loaders, and correct details to look for in sights, stocks, markings, etc. A fine example of a rare, original Signed “The Winchester Book” George Madis Henry Rifle Model 1866 1873 1886 1892 1894 Reference Book.
Boy Climbing An Oak Tree Landscape Oil On Canvas Framed Painting By Thrift
Lot #672 (Sale Order 672 of 674)
Excellent Condition, measuring 24” x 24” in a 26” x 26” hardwood frame. Original oil on canvas painting of a boy climbing an oak tree, gazing out in the distance with a bird in flight, his trusty dog sitting happily near the trunk, and the tree abutting a pond or small lake. The work is signed by the artist, “Thrift”, at the lower right front, and the name “Thrift” is hand marked in black along the upper left back of the frame, denoting it’s original to the work. The identity of the artist remains unknown, but this is a well executed work of art.
Horseback Rider In Snow Drift Oil On Canvas "Gallery Wrap" Framed Painting
Lot #673 (Sale Order 673 of 674)
Very Good Condition, measuring 20” x 12” and having been finely “gallery wrap” framed, with the canvas stretched over and tacked to the edges of the old brown hardwood stretcher bar. It depicts a horseback rider in the foreground, a barn in the background, a copse of trees on both sides, and a heavy blanket of snow on every surface in the tableau. The colors are muted, concomitant with the barren landscape. The piece is unsigned, and thusthe identity of the artist remains unknown, but this is a well executed work of art.
Custom Steampunk Welded Rat Rod Hotrod Miniature Car
Lot #674 (Sale Order 674 of 674)
Custom crafted from chains, gears, nuts, bolts and scrap metal. Very Good Condition, solid welds throughout, some overall patina. This steampunk rat rod would be at home in any garage or gearhead's lounge space. Please note, it doesn’t run, and is only a stationary display. At 26" x 15" x 8", it won't take up too much space, but it will garner some attention as a unique conversation piece. This roadster looks like it will roar to life and speed off at any moment.
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