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SPECTACULAR WINCHESTER MODEL 21 DELUXE SKEET NO. 5

Lot #2001 (Sale Order 1 of 562)

ENGRAVED THREE GAUGE SET SXS SHOTGUN. Cals. 410 ga., 3", 28 ga., 2 7/8", 20 ga., 2 3/4" & 20 ga. 3". S# 25618. The following quote is from an appraisal for Mr. Leigh F. Coffin of Beatrice, Nebraska dated May 17, 2013. "This is one of the very finest multi barrel Model 21 shotguns known and is accompanied by all the invoices as well as correspondence documenting its history.". A letter from C.W. Hummel product service manager at Winchester-Western dated May 20, 1980, prior to the shotgun's upgrade, relays some of the interesting history of this remarkable shotgun, "According to our manufacturing records, Model 21 - #25618 - was built in August of 1950 as a DeLuxe, 20 gauge, Skeet gun, equipped with an extra set of 28 gauge skeet barrels. Why the location of the barrel inscriptions differ is unexplainable, unless one of the sets of barrels was replaced at a later date and not recorded. In any event, the gun does appear to be original. / Attached are some up-to-date photographs, and prices, for the various engraving patterns we offer. We should be able to work the #5 design around the barrel inscriptions without detracting from the appearance of the gun. You can also select substitute figures for those offered in the standard #5 design. This is common practice. The engraving will be still classified as #5 for the record. / I would not consider replacing the trigger plate or removing the inscription 'DeLuxe Skeet'. We can adapt the #5 pattern accordingly. The 'DeLuxe Skeet' designation adds to the gun's value. / Our actual history on gun #25618 is rather limited. We show it was originally built for Kerr's Sporting Goods in California on August 22, 1950. It is a Deluxe Skeet, 20 gauge with 28" ventilated rib barrels choked Skeet #1 and Skeet #1. It has a single trigger, selective ejection, and non-automatic safety. The stock was of pistol grip configuration, with a Winchester recoil pad and it had a 14" length of pull, 2 1/4" drop at heel, 1 7/16" drop at comb, and a 2" pitch down. The interchangeable 28 gauge ventilated rib barrels measured 26" in length and were also choked Skeet #1 and Skeet #1.". The famous Kerr's Sporting Goods of Loa Angeles, CA. was the dealer of choice for many Hollywood celebrities. CURRENT SPECIFICATIONS: Bbls: (1). original set, 20 ga. 2 3/4". 28" vent rib. Fixed WS-1 & WS-1 chokes. (2). original 2nd set, 28 ga. 2 7/8". 26" vent rib. Fixed Skeet & Skeet chokes. Original M21 28 ga. vent rib guns are very rare.(3). Added by Winchester during the 1980/81 upgrade. 20 ga. 3". 28" vent rib Fixed Mod & full chokes. (4). Purchased from Galazan's in 1995. 410 3". 28" vent rib. Fixed Imp-Mod & Full chokes. All bbls. have steel front & mid beads & individual forearms. Bbl. flats,lugs, ejectors & inside of forearms are machine-jeweled. Blue finished boxlock action features No.5 factory engraving added during the 1980/81 upgrade by factory engraver Pauline Murrell. Pauline was the last of 8 Winchester in house engravers and is the one still living. Engraving features vignette of a grouse on the right side, pheasant on left, a setter retrieving a bird on the floorplate & pointing dog on the trigger guard bow. Scenes are surrounded by scroll engraving & fancy borders that continue to upper & lower receiver areas, breech end of bbls. & forearm iron. Floorplate is marked "deluxe/skeet". Breech face and water table are machine-jeweled. Single selective trigger w/ gold finished selector button. Selective ejectors. Non-automatic safety. Straight grip stock & beavertail forearms for the first three barrels were custom built by Winchester during the 1980/81 upgrade. Stocks are of the finest quality black walnut with point pattern borderless hand checkering and boiled Linseed oil finish. All forearms have ebony tips. LOP: 13 7/8" over a solid red Winchester pad. DAC: 1 1/2". DAH: 2". Downward Pitch: 1 1/2". WEIGHT w/ 28 gauge bbls: 7 lbs, 13.4 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: thick binder containing over 50 pages of correspondence, history, documentation, appraisals & specifications pertaining to this very special shotgun. Among the many documents is a letter from Mr. Coffin to Mr. C.W. Hummel at Winchester dated November 12th, 1980 detailing the work to be performed by Winchester, including a new set of 20 gauge bbls., new stock & forearms w/ dimensions specified. Additionally, a letter from Mr. Coffin to Bruno W. Pardee at U.S. Repeating Arms dated August 25th, 1981 inquires about a progress report on the work. A letter from Mr. Coffin to Mr. Kirk Merrington of Kerrville, Texas dated January 30th, 1995 confirms that Mr. Merrington fit the 410 bbls. acquired from Mr. Anthony Galazan. Another letter confirms.... Continued. For complete description, please visit www.poulinauctions.com

WINCHESTER MODEL 21 GRAND AMERICAN 3 BBL SET SXS

Lot #2002 (Sale Order 2 of 562)

SHOTGUN. Cal. 12ga 2 3/4". S# 14481. Grand American Grade shotgun bbls are all marked "CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER FOR J. MARTIN BENCHOFF". Blued boxlock action has Grand American style No. 6 engraving w/ gold figures. Right and left side vignettes feature gold pointing dogs. Floorplate depicts gold woodcock and ruffed grouse. Trigger guard bow has a gold portrait of a dog. Bolsters have deep relief Grand American style oak leaf carving. Balance of action has arabesque scroll w/ ornate borders complementary engraving extends for 3" on to breech ends of bbls and forearm irons. Features include gold finished SST, selective ejectors and non-automatic safety. Water tables of the gun and all three bbls along w/ inner surfaces of all forearms have a fine machine jeweled finish. Bbl 1: 26" vent rib w/ fixed IMP CYL and IMP CYL chokes. White front and mid beads. Ebony tipped beavertail forearm measures 9 5/8" to iron. Bbl 2: 28" vent rib w/ fixed MOD and FULL chokes. White front and mid bead. Ebony tipped beavertail forearm measures 9 5/8" to iron. Bbl 3: 32" vent rib. White front and mid beads with fixed FULL chokes. Ebony tipped beavertail forearm measures 11 1/6" to iron. Pistol grip stock of fancy flame grain American walnut has engraved steel grip cap w/ gold Grand American marking and single line border. Name plate on toeline of stock is engraved "JMB". Stock and all three forearms have a style B segmented factory carving w/ fleur de lis highlights. LOP: 14 1/8" over a leather covered pad. DAC: 1 9/16". DAH: 1 3/4". Stock has 5/16" of cast off. Downward pitch 2 1/2". WEIGHT: w/ Bb1 7 lb 6.2 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: folder of documentation w/ this fine shotgun includes letters, correspondence and data sheets. A letter dated Oct. 23, 1975 signed by Bruno Pardee referencing invoicing of Mr. Benchoff's Model 21. Additional letters confirm stock dimensions. Other correspondence w/ Grove Mfg. Co. dated May 28, 1885 references fitting of the Marvin Huey gun case. Gun is housed in an oak and leather Marvin Huey 3bbl set case w/ burgundy felt fitted interior. Lid of case is marked with gold initials "J.M.B." and includes a canvas zipper cover w/ leather trim. CONDITION: action retains 75% original blue showing silvering in carry areas. All bbls retain over 97% original blue showing light muzzle and carry wear. Stock and forearms have lightly worn original finish and checkering showing scattered scratches and marks. Action is tight w/ sound mechanics. All bores are very good and bright. (25-1522/DS). MODERN. $16,000-24,000.

DAZZLING CUSTOM WINCHESTER MODEL 12 SHOTGUN WITH

Lot #2002A (Sale Order 3 of 562)

SUPERB ENGRAVING & PRECIOUS METAL INLAYS BY THE NOTED ALBIN OBILTSCHNIG. Cal. 12 Ga. 2-3/4". S# 1665325. This interesting custom gun probably gun dates to the 1960's given it's racy styling of grip. Built on a Winchester model 12 trap gun with 28" ventilated rib barrel choked full; action is finished in silver gray. Action is covered with truly attractive and wonderfully cut large open shaded acanthus scroll. Highlights and volutes have been polished bright for added depth. This fine work surrounds game scenes which are within flush gold band frames on sides of action. Major subjects are rendered in high relief silver. Foregrounds are relief engraved. Backgrounds are nicely shaded. A pointer points a pair of flushing pheasant on left side and a trio of ducks are settling into a marsh on right. Top of action is finely shaded in stippled skip line pattern. Signature: "Engraving by Albin Obultschnig Ferlach Austria" is above cartridge port on right side. Custom buttstock made of broadly marbled and stump figured European walnut measures 14-1/8" over RH Arnold pad on 3/8" walnut lengthening piece. Very nicely cut skip line checkering in fancy boarder is at grip. Rosewood grip cap is broad and teardrop shaped exhibiting early 60's styling. Matching full target type forend has long extension at rear. CONDITION: very fine as custom finished. Barrel retaining nearly all custom blue with some minor handling marks. Action shows some brightening of French gray on edges. There are few very minor marks in glossy stock finish. Bore is bright and shiny. Mechanically fine. (24-2225/MGM). CURIO. $6,000-9,000.

WINCHESTER MODEL 21 SKEET GRADE SXS SHOTGUN.

Lot #2003 (Sale Order 4 of 562)

Cal. 12 ga. 2 3/4". S# 2665. Bbl. 26" w/ fixed WS1 & WS2 chokes. Red target front sight w/ steel mid bead. Blue finished boxlock action is marked Skeet on floorplate. Single selective trigger & selective ejectors. Beavertail forearm of fancy walnut w/ kidney pattern hand checkering. Uncapped pistol grip stock of fancy walnut w/ standard checkering. LOP: 13 7/8" over a reproduction solid red pad. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Iver Johnson leather leg of mutton case w/ case key. Case lid is detached, needs to be restitched. CONDITION: bbls. retain 98% of a fine rust blued refinish. Action retains 80% blue showing edge & carry wear Stock & forearm have good original finish & checkering showing scattered small marks. Action is tight & sound. Very good bright bores. (24-6607/DS). CURIO. $2,500-3,500.

WINCHESTER MODEL TOURNAMENT SKEET SXS SHOTGUN.

Lot #2004 (Sale Order 5 of 562)

Cal. 12 ga. 2 3/4". S#. 3824. Bbls. 26", fixed WS-1 & WS-2 chokes. Red target front sight w/ white mid bead. Blue finished boxlock action. Features include SST, ejectors, & non-automatic safety. Beavertail forearm and straight grip stock of nicely grained walnut with kidney pattern checkering. LOP: 14" to a checkered butt. DAC: 1 1/2". DAH: 2". Weight: 7lbs 3.4oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Waddy Colvert Firearms Research letter dated March 1, 2007 stating this is manufacturer's data for Model 21, serial number 3814, extractted from the Winchester records as follows: "Shotgun, Model G2136B", "Tournament Grade Skeet", "12 Gauge, 26" Barrel, Matted Rib", "Chokes: right-WS1, left-WS2", "Single Trigger, Selective Ejection", "Straight Grip Stock", "Beavertail Forearm", "Non-automatic Safety", "Checkered Butt, Magnum Style Forearm", "Bradley Red Bead 1/8" and #94B Sights", "Pitch-1", Pull-14", Heel-2", Comb-1 1/2" ". Received in the warehouse April, 27, 1934 to: W.F. Evans", "no other information is available for this serial number". CONDITION: 90% original blue showing light fading and carry wear. Wood has lightly worn original finish and checkering showing scattered scratches and marks. Top lever sits right of center. Very good bores. (25-1292/DS). CURIO. $3,000-4,500.

WINCHESTER MODEL 21 FIELD SXS SHOTGUN.

Lot #2005 (Sale Order 6 of 562)

Cal. 12 ga. 2 3/4". S# 3859. Bbls. 30" w/ fixed Mod & Full chokes. Replacement white front bead. SST. Ejectors. Replacement beavertail forearm w/ kidney pattern checkering. Original early style uncapped pistol grip stock w/ standard checkering. LOP: altered to 13 1/2" over a reproduction solid red pad. DAC: 1 3/4". DAH: 2 1/2". Neutral cast. WEIGHT: 7 lbs, 9.2 oz. CONDITION: bbl. & action have over 98% reblued finish. Refinished stock & forearm have freshened checkering. Sound mechanics. Bores show some spots w/ lightly darkened appearance. (25-762/DS). CURIO. $2,000-3,500.

WINCHESTER MODEL 21 SXS SHOTGUN.

Lot #2006 (Sale Order 7 of 562)

Cal. 12 ga. S# 3870. Bbls. 30" w/ aftermarket Simmons small oval post vent rib. Imp Mod & Full chokes. White target front side w/ white mid bead. Bbls. have non-matching serial number "3351". SST. Selective ejectors. Original checkered walnut beavertail forearm. Replacement pistol grip stock w/ steel grip cap of fancy walnut w/ hand checkered wrist having additional panels of checkering on the stock ears. LOP: 13" to end of wood, no recoil pad is provided. DAC: 1 3/8". DAH: 1 7/8". Stock has approx. 1/8" cast on. WEIGHT: 7 lbs, 14.6 oz. CONDITION: bbls. retain 95% reblued finish. Action & forearm iron have 95% reblued finish showing a purple hue & weakened markings. Forearm has lightly worn original finish & checkering, showing handling marks. Gloss finished stock shows small chips behind tang. Top of comb has large area of heat damaged finish. Chambers are lengthened from 2 3/4" to 3". Very good bright bores. Top lever sits left of center. (25-786/DS). CURIO. $2,000-3,000.

WINCHESTER MODEL 21 SKEET STYLE SXS SHOTGUN.

Lot #2007 (Sale Order 8 of 562)

Cal. 20 ga. 2 3/4". S# 4257. Bbls. 26" w/ WS1 & WS2 chokes. Broken target front sight w/ white mid bead. Gold finished SST. Ejectors. Beavertail forearm w/ kidney pattern checkering. Straight grip stock w/ point pattern checkering, having extra checkered panels on ears. LOP: 13 7/8" to checkered butt. DAC: 1 5/8". DAH: 2 3/16". Neutral cast. WEIGHT: 6 lbs, 8 oz. CONDITION: bbl. & action retain over 95% reblued finish. Refinished wood shows a few scratches & handling marks. Very good bores. (25-784/DS). CURIO. $3,000-4,500.

WINCHESTER MODEL 21 TRAP GRADE STYLE 3 ENGRAVED

Lot #2008 (Sale Order 9 of 562)

SXS SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. 3". S# 10342. Bbls. 30" w/ Simmons large oval post aftermarket vent rib. Full & Full chokes. White target front sight w/ white mid bead. Action has custom style three engraving, featuring a mountain scene w/ a pointing setter on the floorplate. Balance of action has fancy borders w/ scroll highlights. SST. Selective ejectors. Beavertail forearm & pistol grip stock of fancy walnut have point pattern hand checkering. LOP: shortened to 13 1/2" over a reproduction solid red Winchester pad. DAC: 1 1/2". DAH: 2 1/2". Stock has a slight cast off. WEIGHT: 7 lbs, 6.4 oz. CONDITION: bbl. & action retain 90% lightly worn reblued finish. Bbl markings are weakened from polishing. Stocks has a gloss refinish w/ freshened checkering. Bbl. under rib shows evidence of resoldering, w/ five drilled holes. Ejectors are out of time. Bores show areas of light pitting. (25-796/DS). CURIO. $3,000-4,000.

WINCHESTER MODEL 21 FIELD SXS SHOTGUN.

Lot #2009 (Sale Order 10 of 562)

Cal. 12 ga. 2 3/4". S# 13382. Bbls. 28" w/ Imp Cyl. & Full chokes. Steel front bead. SST. Ejectors. Beavertail forearm & uncapped pistol grip stock w/ point pattern hand checkering. LOP: 13 7/8" over original buttplate. DAC: 1 5/8". DAH: 2 1/2". Neutral cast. WEIGHT: 7 lbs, 8.6 oz. CONDITION: fine, retaining over 95% original blue, showing light carry wear w/ flaking on trigger guard. Original wood finish shows a few light scratches & marks. Sound action. Very good bright bores. (25-766/DS). CURIO. $3,000-4,000.

WINCHESTER MODEL 21 SXS SHOTGUN.

Lot #2010 (Sale Order 11 of 562)

Please note as of 5/1/25 this item description has been updated. Please revisit this description and contact us with any questions. Cal. 20 ga. 3". S# 28161. Bbl. 28", original choke markings are Full & Full. Right choke is opened to .005, left choke is opened to .011. Steel bead. Blued boxlock action w/ ejectors & SST. Beavertail forearm & uncapped pistol grip stock have gloss finish & point pattern hand checkering. LOP: 14 3/8" over an aftermarket solid red Winchester pad. DAC: 1 5/8". DAH: 2 11/16". Neutral cast. WEIGHT: 7 lbs, 1 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: housed in a Winchester green canvas Model 23 style case. CONDITION: over 90% original blue showing edge & carry wear. Original wood finish shows light scratches & marks. Bright near excellent bores. Floorplate and trigger guard only are reblued. (25-776/DS). MODERN. $3,500-5,000.

WINCHESTER MODEL 21 FIELD SXS SHOTGUN.

Lot #2011 (Sale Order 12 of 562)

Cal. 20 ga. 2 3/4". S# 16061. Bbls. 26" w/ fixed Imp-Cyl. & Imp-Mod chokes. Steel front bead. Blue finished boxlock action w/ SST & ejectors. Original splinter forearm has matching S# on wood & metal. Additional beavertail forearm has S#s corrected to match the gun. Uncapped pistol grip stock of fancy walnut. LOP: shortened to 13 7/8" over a reproduction solid red Winchester pad. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: optional beavertail forearm assembly. CONDITION: bbls. retain 80% lightly faded blue showing spotted corrosion & light scratches. Action has 80% reblued finish showing carry wear w/ fading on floorplate. Stock & both forearms have lightly worn original finish & checkering, showing numerous scratches & marks. Action is tight w/ functioning trigger. Ejectors on replacement beavertail forearm are not in time. Very good bores. (25-221/DS). CURIO. $2,500-4,000.

WINCHESTER MODEL 21 SKEET STYLE 5 CUSTOM ENGRAVED

Lot #2012 (Sale Order 13 of 562)

SXS SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. 2 3/4". S# 17405. Bbls. 26". WS1 & WS2 chokes. Steel front & mid bead. Action has after market Winchester style five hand engraving. Engraving features vignettes of pheasants of right side, mallard on left w/ retriever on floorplate. Balance of receiver has scroll engraving w/ fancy borders that extend to breech end of bbls. Trigger guard has complimentary engraving w/ gold inlaid initials "WEB". SST. Selective ejectors. Factory style replacement beavertail forearm & pistol grip stock of fancy walnut w/ steel grip cap & gloss finish. Borderless point pattern hand checkering w/ extra checkering on stock ears. LOP: 14 1/4" over late style Winchester plastic buttplate. DAC: 1 9/16". DAH: 2 1/2". Neutral cast. WEIGHT: 7 lbs, 3.4 oz. CONDITION: fine as upgraded. Over 98% reblued finish. Stock & forearm have gloss refinish w/ cloudy spots along comb. Very good bright bores. (25-763/DS). CURIO. $3,000-5,000.

WINCHESTER MODEL 21 FIELD SXS SHOTGUN.

Lot #2013 (Sale Order 14 of 562)

Cal. 12 ga. 2 3/4". S# 22677. Bbls. 28" w/ steel front bead. Fixed Mod & Full chokes. Blued boxlock action w/ SST & ejectors. Beavertail forearm w/ kidney pattern checkering. Uncapped pistol grip checkered walnut stock. LOP: 13 7/8" over original buttplate. DAC: 1 1/2". DAH: 2 5/8". Near neutral cast. WEIGHT: 7 lbs, 3 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: housed in a yellow vinyl covered Winchester model 23 style hardcase. CONDITION: very nice, totally original gun w/ over 98% original blue. Very good original wood finish. Bright near excellent bores. (25-767/DS). CURIO. $3,000-4,000.

WINCHESTER MODEL 21 TRAP UPGRADE STYLE 6 ENGRAVED

Lot #2014 (Sale Order 15 of 562)

SXS SHOTGUN. Cal. 12ga 2 3/4". S# 23183. Bbls are 30" vent rib w/ fixed IMP MOD and FULL chokes. Blued boxlock action has custom aftermarket Style 6 hand engraving. Engraving features scenes w/ gold pointing dogs on both sides, two gold pheasants on floorplate and gold dog portrait on trigger guard. Balance of action, forearm and breech end of bbls have vine type foliate scroll w/ fancy borders. Features include SST, selective ejectors and non-automatic safety. Original beavertail forearm w/ point pattern checkering. Custom Monte Carlo stock of fancy walnut w/ Bishop plastic grip cap. Wrist of stock has point pattern hand checkering w/ additional checkering on stock ears. LOP: 13 3/4" over reproduction solid red Winchester pad. DAC: 1 1/2". DAMC: 1 3/8". DAH: 1 7/8". Stock has approx 1/4" cast on. WEIGHT: 8lbs. CONDITION: bbl and action retain over 97% reblued finish. Forearm has lightly worn original finish and checkering showing handling marks and light dents. Stock has good finish and checkering showing a few small marks. Action is tight w/ top lever sitting nicely right of center. Bbl selector on trigger will not shift to left bbl. Rear vent rib post has replacement pin. Very good bright bores. (25-1396/DS). CURIO. $3,000-4,500.

WINCHESTER MODEL 21 SKEET GRADE VENT RIB SXS

Lot #2015 (Sale Order 16 of 562)

SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. 2 3/4". S# 27472. Bbls. 28" factory vent rib w/ fixed WS-1 & WS-2 chokes. White target front sight w/ white mid bead. Blued boxlock action. Features include SST, ejectors, & non-automatic safety. Floorplate is marked "SKEET". Beavertail forend & steel capped pistol grip stock of fancy black walnut have point pattern checkering w/ additional checkering on stock ears. LOP: altered to 14 3/8" over an after market solid red Winchester pad. DAC.1 1/2". DAH. 1 15/16". WEIGHT: 7 lbs., 13 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESORIES: Waddy Colvert Firearms Research letter dated March 1, 2007. "Shotgun, Model G2100BV / Skeet Grade / 12 Gauge / 28" Barrel / Chokes: right-WS1, Left-WS2 / Pistol Grip Stock / Non-automatic safety". The letter also lists a 2nd set of bbls. that are not with the gun. CONDITION: over 95% bbl. blue. Action has 70% blue showing edge & carry wear w/ spotted flaking to brown on the floor plate. Stocks show light finish wear w/ scattered scratches, marks & mildew spots. Top lever sits slightly left of center. Very good bores. (25-1291/DS). CURIO. $3,000-4,500.

WINCHESTER MODEL 21 FIELD GRADE SXS SHOTGUN.

Lot #2016 (Sale Order 17 of 562)

Cal. 12 ga. 2 3/4". S# 24856. Bbls. 28" w/ steel bead. Fixed Mod & Full chokes. Blued boxlock action w/ ejectors & single selective trigger. Beavertail forearm w/ kidney pattern checkering & uncapped pistol grip stock of checkered walnut. LOP: 14 5/16" over an aftermarket solid red pad. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: modern canvas covered leather trimmed takedown luggage case w/ green velour fitted interior. Case contains 3 piece ebony cleaning rod, leather pouch of cleaning brushes/accessories, silver finished oil bottle, snap caps & an original Model 21 catalog. Also included in an invoice dated 12/28/2009 from Simmons of Olathe, KS. Invoice lists work completed as reblue, install reproduction pad & refinished stock/forearm. Total cost: $795. CONDITION: over 99% refinished wood & metal. Bores show some light pitting. Action is tight. (24-2937/DS). MODERN. $1,500-2,500.

WINCHESTER MODEL 21 DUCK SXS SHOTGUN.

Lot #2017 (Sale Order 18 of 562)

Cal. 12 ga. 3". S# 30777. Bbls. 30" w/ fixed Mod & Full chokes. Steel front bead. Floorplate is marked "DUCK". SST. Ejectors. Original forearm w/ diamond pattern checkering. Uncapped pistol grip replacement stock of fancy walnut w/ hand checkering. LOP: 14 1/4" over age hardened solid red pad. DAC: 1 5/8". DAH: 2 1/2". Neutral cast.. WEIGHT: 7 lbs, 13.8 oz. CONDITION: bbls. & action retain 98% reblued finish. Forearm has good satin refinish w/ freshened checkering. Stock has very good satin finish & checkering. Sound mechanics. Very good bright bores. (25-765/DS). CURIO. $3,000-5,000.

WINCHESTER MODEL 23 CLASSIC SXS SHOTGUN.

Lot #2018 (Sale Order 19 of 562)

Cal. 410 ga. 2 1/2" & 3". S# CL410-448E. Bbls. 26" vent rib w/ white target front sight & white mid bead. Fixed Mod & Full chokes. Blued boxlock action w/ scroll ornamentation having a raised gold quail on the floorplate. Breech end of bbls. have gold "410" markings. Gold finished checkered SST. Ejectors. Ebony tipped beavertail forearm & steel capped pistol grip stock of satin finished fancy walnut have cut checkering w/ oval nameplate in toeline. LOP: 14 3/8" over an original solid black Winchester pad. DAC: 1 3/8". DAH: 2 3/8". Neutral cast. WEIGHT: 6 lbs, 2.5 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Winchester green canvas case w/ leather trim & red fitted interior, containing case key. CONDITION: near new, retaining nearly all original metal finish. Stock shows very small marks. Bright near excellent bores. (25-770/DS). MODERN. $3,000-5,000.

WINCHESTER MODEL 23 CLASSIC SXS SHOTGUN.

Lot #2019 (Sale Order 20 of 562)

Cal. 28 ga. 2 3/4". S#. CL28-159E. Bbls. 26" vent rib w/ fixed IC & M chokes. White target front sight w/ white mid bead. Blued boxlock action scroll ornamentation w/ a raised gold quail on the floor plate. Gold finished checkered SST., Ejectors. Beavertail forend & steel capped pistol grip stock of satin finished fancy walnut have hand checkering w/ an oval name plate in the toeline. LOP. 14 3/8" over a black Winchester pad. DAC. 1 1/2". DAH. 2 1/2". Neutral cast. WEIGHT: 6 lbs., 4.4 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESORIES: original box containing instruction & hang tag. CONDITION: near new, retaining virtually all original finish. Bright near excellent bores. (25-783/DS). MODERN. $3,000-4,000.

WINCHESTER MODEL 23 GOLDEN QUAIL SXS SHOTGUN.

Lot #2020 (Sale Order 21 of 562)

Cal. 410 ga. 2 1/2" & 3". S# GQ410-82E. Bbls. 25 1/2" w/ fixed Mod & Full chokes. White target front sight w/ white mid bead. Satin silver boxlock action w/ scroll engraving surrounding prairie chickens on the right side & pointer w/ flushing quail on the left side. Floorplate has a raised gold bust of a quail. Gold finished SST. Ejectors. Trim beavertail forearm & straight grip stock of gloss finished fancy black walnut having fleur-de-lis checkering. LOP: 14 1/8" over a solid red Winchester pad. DAC: 1 1/2". DAH: 2 1/2". Neutral cast. WEIGHT: 6lbs, 5.8 oz. Mfg. 1987. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original box containing service center list. CONDITION: near new, retaining 99% finish. Stock shows small scratches & marks. Bright near excellent bores. (25-781/DS). MODERN. $3,000-5,000.

WINCHESTER MODEL 23 GOLDEN QUAIL SXS SHOTGUN.

Lot #2021 (Sale Order 22 of 562)

Cal. 12 ga. 2 3/4". S# GQ12-154E. Bbls. 25 1/2" w/ fixed Imp-Cyl & Imp-Mod chokes. White target front sight. Satin silver finished boxlock action. Right side scene depicts 2 flushing prairie chickens, Left side shows a setter & flushing quail. Floor plate features a gold plated quail portrait w/ marking "GOLDEN QUAIL". Balance of action has generous coverage of foliate scroll. Gold finished SST. Selective ejectors. Beavertail forearm & straight grip stock of satin finished fancy walnut w/ cut checkering. LOP: 14 1/8" over thin red Winchester pad. DAC: 1 1/2". DAH 2 1/2". Limited edition of 500 mfg. 1985. WEIGHT: 6 lbs, 11.6 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Winchester Golden Quail case containing keys. CONDITION: near excellent, retaining over 98% wood & metal finish. Bright near excellent bores. (25-761/DS). MODERN. $2,000-3,000.

WINCHESTER MODEL 23 PIGEON GRADE SXS SHOTGUN.

Lot #2022 (Sale Order 23 of 562)

Cal. 20 ga. 2 3/4". S# PWK201384. Bbl. 28" vent rib w/ white target front sight & mid bead. Fixed Mod & Full chokes. Satin silver finished boxlock action has generous coverage of scroll ornamentation w/ pigeon on floorplate. Checkered SST. Ejectors. Beavertail forearm & round knob walnut stock w/ gloss finished walnut & cut checkering. LOP: 14 1/8" over original buttplate & White Line spacer. DAC: 1 5/8". DAH: 2 1/2". Neutral cast. WEIGHT: 6 lbs, 9.4 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: green canvas Winchester luggage case w/ leather trim & case keys. CONDITION: near excellent, retaining over 98% wood & metal finish. Stocks show a few small dents & handling marks. Bright near excellent bore. (25-778/DS). MODERN. $1,500-2,000.

WINCHESTER MODEL 23 PIGEON GRADE SXS SHOTGUN.

Lot #2023 (Sale Order 24 of 562)

Cal. 20 ga. 3". S# PWK201305. Bbls. 28" vent rib w/ fixed Mod & Full chokes. White target front sight w/ white mid bead. Satin silver finished boxlock action w/ scroll ornamentation. Checkered SST. Ejectors. Beavertail forearm & round knob pistol grip stock of gloss finished walnut w/ hand checkering. LOP: 14" over original buttplate & White Line spacer. DAC. 1 5/8". DAH. 2 3/4". Neutral cast. WIEGHT: 7lbs. 2.4oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Winchester canvas covered case w/ leather trim & red fitted interior. CONDITION: fine, over 97% finish showing light field use and small handling marks Very good bore. (25-779/DS). MODERN. $1,500-2,000.

HIGH CONDITION WINCHESTER MODEL 42 DELUXE VENT RIB

Lot #2024 (Sale Order 25 of 562)

SKEET GRADE PUMP SHOTGUN. Cal. 410, 3". S# 158507. Bbl. 28" w/ fixed skeet choke. Factory small oval post Winchester special vent rib having rounded profile on sides. Left side of rib is marked "SIMMONS PATENT". Bbl. & receiver have "WP" proof marks on left side. Red target front sight w/ white mid bead. Jeweled bolt & carrier. Beavertail forearm & steel capped pistol grip stock of fancy black walnut w/ original buttplate. Stock & forearm have double diamond deluxe hand checkering. Mfg. 1963, the last year of M42 production. CONDITION: very fine retaining over 98% blue. Stocks have very good original finish showing scattered small marks. Sound mechanics. Bright near excellent bore. PROVENANCE: The estate collection of Don "Duck" Combs. (24-2486/DS). CURIO. $10,000-15,000.

WINCHESTER MODEL 42 NICK KUSMIT ENGRAVED PUMP

Lot #2025 (Sale Order 26 of 562)

SHOTGUN. Cal. 410. 3". S# 28412. Bbl. 26" w/ Cyl. choke. Round post donut base Simmons aftermarket vent rib & early style diagonal line matting. Glow worm front sight. Action has delightful No.5 gold bordered engraving by former Winchester factory engraver Nick Kusmit. Right side scene shows two running Spaniels & two flushing woodcock. Left side woodland scene depicts two pointing dogs & a partridge. Scenes are surrounded by vine type foliate scroll that extends to upper & lower receiver areas, trigger guard bow & breech end of bbl. Muzzle of bbl. has a single gold band. Receiver extension has an engraved pigeon. Nick Kusmit's "NK" signature is found on a stump along the lower border on the right side of the action. After his retirement from Winchester, Nick continued to engrave Winchesters into his later years. Beavertail forearm & hard rubber pistol grip stock of exhibition grade European walnut having burl grain w/ orange & brown tones highlighted by vivid dark streaking. Stock & forearm have elaborate fleur-de-lis borderless & ribboned hand checkering. LOP: 14 1/4" over a Winchester buttplate. Mfg. 1957. CONDITION: fine as upgraded. Metal retains 98% custom blue. Stocks have very good satin finish & checkering. Bbl. shows slight looseness on the frame, all notches on the bbl. adj. ring are taken up. Very good bright bore. (25-1314/DS). CURIO. $6,000-9,000.

WINCHESTER MODEL 42 CUSTOM ENGRAVED PUMP SHOTGUN.

Lot #2026 (Sale Order 27 of 562)

Cal. 410. 3". S# 95556. Bbl. 28" solid rib w/ fixed full choke & brass bead. Receiver has unsigned custom aftermarket style 1 hand engraving. Engraving features circular vignettes of pointing dogs on both sides of receivers. Scenes are bordered by vine type foliate scroll. Carrier & breech block have custom jeweling. Beavertail forearm & hard rubber capped pistol grip custom stock of fancy walnut w/ Skeet pattern hand checkering. LOP: 13 7/8" over a Winchester buttplate. Mfg. 1952. CONDITION: over 97% reblued finish showing light slide wear w/ scattered spots of freckling. Custom wood has lightly worn finish. Sound mechanics. Very good bore. (25-1324/DS). CURIO. $2,500-3,500.

WINCHESTER MODEL 42 SKEET PUMP SHOTGUN WITH EXTRA

Lot #2027 (Sale Order 28 of 562)

BARREL. Cal. 410 3". S# 10762. Bbl. 1: original 26" plain w/ Skeet choke & steel bead. Bbl. 2: added 28" solid rib w/ Full choke & steel bead. Both bbl. assemblies have beavertail forearms w/ Skeet checkering. Straight grip walnut Skeet stock w/ checkered wrist & original buttplate. Mfg. 1934. CONDITION: receiver retains 95% reblued finish showing spots of remaining pitting. Bbl. set 1 has 70% lightly faded blue w/ extension fading to gray & showing scattered spots of corrosion & light pitting. Bbl. number 2 has 90% reblued finish w/ receiver extension fading to gray & showing surface corrosion. Both bbls. have good bright bores. Both forearms have lightly worn finish & checkering showing scattered light marks. Heavily sanded & refinished stock has thinned checkering w/ small crack extending from receiver tang. Buttplate is cracked through the center. PROVENANCE: The estate collection of Don "Duck" Combs. (24-2485/DS). CURIO. $3,000-4,500.

WINCHESTER MODEL 42 DOUBLE DIAMOND DELUXE PUMP

Lot #2028 (Sale Order 29 of 562)

SHOTGUN. Cal. 410 3". S# 55085. Bbl. 28" solid rib w/ fixed full choke & steel bead. Beavertail forearm & straight grip stock of fancy walnut have double diamond deluxe factory checkering. LOP: 13 5/8" over Winchester buttplate. Mfg. 1947. CONDITION: 75% blue showing slide & carry wear. Original wood finish shows wear w/ scratches, marks & small dents. Left side of stock has an open grain check between checkering & comb. Very good bore. PROVENANCE: The estate collection of Don "Duck" Combs. (24-2490/DS). CURIO. $4,000-6,000.

WINCHESTER MODEL 42 CYL. BORE PUMP SHOTGUN.

Lot #2029 (Sale Order 30 of 562)

Cal. 410. 3". S# 55708. Bbl. 26" w/ Cyl. choke & steel front bead. Beavertail forearm & hard rubber capped pistol grip stock of fancy black walnut w/ Skeet style hand checkering. LOP: 13 5/8" over original buttplate. Mfg. 1947. CONDITION: fine, retaining 97% original blue showing light slide wear. Wood has good original finish & checkering. Sound mechanics. Near excellent bore. (25-1387/DS). CURIO. $2,500-4,000.

WINCHESTER MODEL 42 SKEET STYLE PUMP SHOTGUN.

Lot #2030 (Sale Order 31 of 562)

Cal. 410 3". S# 73845. Bbl. 28" solid rib w/ fixed Skeet choke. Steel front bead. Custom aftermarket beavertail forearm & hard rubber capped fancy walnut stock w/ Skeet pattern hand checkering. LOP: 14 1/4" over Winchester buttplate. Mfg. 1948. CONDITION: 75% original blue showing slide & carry wear. Stocks have good custom finish. Very good bore. PROVENANCE: The estate collection of Don "Duck" Combs. (24-2496/DS). CURIO. $2,500-3,500.

WINCHESTER MODEL 42 BOXED PUMP SHOTGUN.

Lot #2031 (Sale Order 32 of 562)

Cal. 410 3". S# 164326. Bbl. 26" plain w/ fixed full choke & steel bead. Flat bottom grooved forearm & pistol grip stock w/ original buttplate. Mfg. 1963. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original box w/ properly numbered yellow label. Box contains instructions, warranty card w/ inserts & packing paper. CONDITION: near excellent. Over 97% blue showing slide & edge wear. Wood finish showing a few small marks. Bright near excellent bore. PROVENANCE: The estate collection of Don "Duck" Combs. (24-2492/DS). CURIO. $3,000-4,500.

JOHN KUSMIT ENGRAVED WINCHESTER MODEL 12 PIGEON GRADE PUMP

Lot #2032 (Sale Order 33 of 562)

PUMP SHOTGUN. Please note as of 4/23/25 this item description has been updated. Please revisit this description and contact us with any questions. Cal. 12 ga. 2 3/4". S# 1441954. Bbl. 30" w/ milled vent rib & fixed Full choke. White target front sight w/ steel mid bead. Action has No. 5 factory engraving by John Kusmit. Right side marsh scene has four flying ducks. Left side woodland scene shows a flushing partridge & two pointing dogs. Scenes are surrounded by vine type foliate scroll engraving w/ punch dot backgrounds. Complimentary engraving extends to upper & lower receiver areas, trigger guard bow & breech end of bbls. Receiver extension has an engraved pigeon. Jeweled bolt and carrier. Beavertail forearm & Monte Carlo trap dimension stock of nicely grained walnut . The forend has pigeon grade 3 diamond checkering. The stock has standard target checkering. Steel grip cap. LOP: 14" over original solid red Winchester pad. Mfg. 1954. CONDITION: fine original gun retaining 95% original blue, showing slide wear on mag. tube w/ slight edge wear on receiver. Bolt has worn jeweling. Lightly worn original wood finish shows scattered marks & small dents. Toe of rubber buttplate appears to be intentionally rounded. Safety is removed to prevent lost targets. (25-1403/DS). CURIO. $3,000-4,500.

VERY RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 12 STAINLESS STEEL

Lot #2033 (Sale Order 34 of 562)

BLACK DIAMOND TRAP GRADE PUMP SHOTGUN. Please note as of 4/23/25 this item description has been updated. Please revisit this description and contact us with any questions. Cal. 12 ga. 2 3/4". S# 505746. Bbl. 30" of stainless steel w/ milled ventilated rib. Red target front sight w/ steel mid bead. Action has duckbill extension & is marked "trap" below S#. Beavertail extension forearm shortened to standard target length. Small hard rubber capped pistol grip stock of fancy walnut w/ trap grade checkering having black diamonds on both sides on wrist. LOP: altered to 13 11/16" over a Noshoc solid red pad. Mfg. 1927. Stainless steel bbls. were offered for all models beginning in 1925. They were offered for a very short time for an extra charge of nine dollars. They were finished w/ Japan black (lacquer) that did not hold up well & thus never became popular. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: includes a 5 page handwritten letter from George Madis, author of the Winchester Book. George states that he carefully examined this Winchester M12 stainless steel trap, serial number 505746. The last 4 paragraphs state the following: “It is this writers opinion this shotgun was an experimental model, made to test machining of the model twelve stainless barrel. Stainless steel barrels are very rare; the ultimate rarity is a band of stainless steel with a stainless rib. Very special fancy checked walnut, special dimensions, and recoil pad with the other specials all combine to make this a unique Winchester. Number 505746 will be an outstanding gun in any collection or museum.” CONDITION: bbl. & vent rib are polished bright. Action & mag. assembly retain 98% reblued finish. Shortened forearm & stock have very good refinish w/ recut checkering. Sound mechanics. Very good bore. PROVENANCE: The estate collection of Don "Duck" Combs. (24-2525/DS). CURIO. $2,000-3,000.

WINCHESTER MODEL 501 GRAND EUROPEAN PRESENTATION

Lot #2034 (Sale Order 35 of 562)

GRADE SKEET O/U SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. 2 3/4". S# K489552E. Bbl. 27" vent rib w/ fixed Skeet & Skeet chokes. White target front sight w/ white mid bead. Blued boxlock action w/ full coverage ornamentation. Scenes on receiver sides show two flying pheasants. Bottom of receiver has an engraved pigeon. Scenes are surrounded by foliate scroll w/ straight line & wavy borders. SST. Ejectors. Schnable tipped forearm & pistol grip stock of satin finished walnut features point pattern checkering & tear drop points. LOP: 14 3/8" over solid black Winchester pad. DAC: 1 1/4". DAH: 1 2/4". Neutral cast. WEIGHT: 8 lbs. Mfg. 1984-1987 only. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original box, containing instructions & service center list. CONDITION: near new, retaining 99% wood & metal finish. Bright near excellent bores. (25-746/DS). MODERN. $2,500-3,250.

WINCHESTER 101 PIGEON GRADE 3 GAUGE SKEET SET.

Lot #2035 (Sale Order 36 of 562)

Cals. 410 2 1/2", 28 ga. 2 3/4" & 20 ga. 2 3/4". S# PK264335. All bbls. are 28" vent rib w/ fixed Skeet & Skeet chokes. White target front sights & mid beads. All three bbls. have individual checkered walnut forearms. Satin silver finished boxlock action w/ scroll ornamentation w/ a Pigeon on the floorplate. Checkered SST. Selective ejectors. Uncapped pistol grip walnut stock w/ checkered wrist & ears. LOP: 13 7/8" over original buttplate & white line spacer. DAC: 1 5/8". DAH: 2 3/8". Neutral cast. WEIGHT w/ 20 ga. bbls: 6 lbs, 5 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: yellow vinyl covered three bbl. set luggage case. CONDITION: action & all bbls. retain over 97% original finish. Original high gloss stock & forearm finish shows a few small handling marks. Tight sound action. All bores are very good & bright. (25-769/DS). MODERN. $3,000-5,000.

WINCHESTER 101 LIGHTWEIGHT PIGEON GRADE O/U

Lot #2036 (Sale Order 37 of 562)

SHOTGUN. Cal. 28 ga. 2 3/4". S# PK275991E. Bbls. 28" vent rib w/ ventilated side ribs. White target front sight & white mid bead. Imp Cyl. & Mod chokes. Satin silver finished boxlock action. Engraving features game scenes w/ woodcock on right side & quail on left. Balance of receiver has rose & scroll engraving w/ fancy borders in highlights. Checkered SST. Ejectors. Forearm & round knob walnut stock w/ gloss finish & hand checkering. LOP: 13 7/8" over original solid black Winchester pad. DAC: 1 1/2". DAH: 2 1/4". Neutral cast. WEIGHT: 6 lbs, 9.2 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original box containing instructions & hang-tag. CONDITION: near new, retaining virtually all wood & metal finish. Action shows small spots of hardened grease from long storage. Bright near excellent bores. (25-774/DS). MODERN. $2,500-3,500.

WINCHESTER 101 SUPER GRADE XTR O/U COMBINATION.

Lot #2037 (Sale Order 38 of 562)

Cals. 12 ga. 3" & 30-06. S# SR000149. Bbl. 25" w/ solid rib. Bead front sight w/ folding leaf rear sight. Rib has added quick detach scope blocks. Satin silver finished O/U action w/ vine type foliate scroll ornamentation. SST. Selective ejectors. Finger groove forearm & steel capped pistol grip Monte Carlo cheekpiece stock of nicely grained walnut w/ gloss finish & cut checkering. QD swivels, front swivel is bbl. mounted. LOP: 14" over original recoil pad. CONDITION: over 98% blue & satin silver metal finish. Original wood finish shows a few small handling marks & some checkering wear. Bright near excellent bores. (25-897/DS). MODERN. $2,500-3,500.

WINCHESTER 101 PIGEON GRADE FIELD O/U SHOTGUN

Lot #2038 (Sale Order 39 of 562)

Cal. 20 ga. 2 3/4". S# PK260559. Bbls. 26" vent rib w/ white target front & white mid bead. Fixed Imp Cyl. & Mod chokes. Satin silver finished boxlock action w/ scroll ornamentation having pigeon on the floorplate. Checkered SST. Ejectors. Forearm & round knob stock of gloss finished walnut w/ hand checkering. LOP: 14" over original buttplate & white line spacer. DAC: 1 3/8". DAH: 2 3/8". Neutral cast. WEIGHT: 6 lbs, 6.6 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original red, white & blue box containing instructions, hang-tag, purchase card & hunter's pocket guide. CONDITION: near new, retaining virtually all wood & metal finish. Action & breech end of bbls. have spots of hardened grease from years of storage. Action is sluggish due to hardened grease. Bright near excellent bores. (25-772/DS). MODERN. $1,750-2,750.

WINCHESTER / MIROKU 101 PIGEON GRADE FIELD MODEL

Lot #2039 (Sale Order 40 of 562)

LIGHTWEIGHT O/U SHOTGUN. Cal. 20 Ga., 2 3/4" & 3". S# PK250820. Mfg. in Japan between 1974-1987. VR 28" barrels with white front bead. Rib engraved "PIGEON GRADE". Fixed Full over Mod chokes. Deluxe engraved silver finished receiver with scroll engraving on sides & pigeon on bottom. SST & ejectors. Field style checkered select walnut forearm & Select walnut buttstock with checkering at wrist & ears. LOP: 14.5" to Win. buttplate. WEIGHT: 6.5 lbs. CONDITION: very good original blue with occasional pinprick patina & light handling marks. Very good silver finish with peppery oxidation on triggerguard tang. Good gloss wood finish with numerous handling marks. Very good shiny bores with light fouling. (25-214/MD). MODERN. $1,500-2,500.

WINCHESTER 101 PIGEON GRADE FIELD O/U SHOTGUN.

Lot #2040 (Sale Order 41 of 562)

Cal. 12 ga. 2 3/4". S# PK400895. Bbls. 28" vent rib w/ white target front sight & white mid bead. Fixed Mod & Full chokes. Satin silver finished boxlock action w/ scroll ornamentation having pigeon on floorplate. Checkered SST. Ejectors. Forearm & round knob stock of nicely grained gloss finished walnut w/ hand checkering. LOP: 14 1/8" to original buttplate. DAC: 1 1/2" DAH: 2 1/4". Neutral cast. WEIGHT: 7 lbs, 1.4 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original red, white & blue box containing instructions, hang-tag, warranty center list & hunter's guide. Box has one torn end flap. CONDITION: retains virtually all wood & metal finish. Action & bbls. have spots of hardened grease form years of in-the-box storage. Bright near excellent bores. (25-780/DS). MODERN. $1,500-2,000.

WINCHESTER 101 PIGEON GRADE TRAP O/U SHOTGUN.

Lot #2041 (Sale Order 42 of 562)

Cal. 12 ga. 2 3/4". S# PK393197. Bbl. 32" w/ 5/8" vent rib & ventilated side ribs. Fixed Imp Mod & Full chokes. White target front sight w/ white mid bead. Satin finished boxlock action w/ scroll ornamentation having a pigeon on the floorplate. Checkered SST. Ejectors. Forearm & pistol grip Monte Carlo of gloss finished walnut w/ hand checkering. 14 3/8" over original black ventilated pad. DAC: 1 1/2". Drop at Monte Carlo: 1 3/8". DAH: 2 1/8". Neutral cast. WEIGHT: 8 lbs, 3.6 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original red, white & blue box containing instructions, hang-tag, purchase card & hunter's pocket guide. Box has torn corners. CONDITION: near new, retaining nearly all wood & metal finish. Action has stiff operation from age hardened grease. Bright near excellent bores. (25-771/DS). MODERN. $1,200-1,800.

FIRST YEAR WINCHESTER MODEL 42 PUMP SHOTGUN.

Lot #2042 (Sale Order 43 of 562)

Cal. 410 3". S# 1342. Bbl is 26" plain with fixed full choke and steel bead. Small round grooved forearm and pistol grip walnut stock with original buttplate. Manufactured in 1933, the first year of production. CONDITION: over 90% original blue showing slide and edge wear. Original wood finish shows scratches, marks and small dents. Very good bore. (25-1446/DS). CURIO. $1,500-2,250.

WINCHESTER MODEL 42 PUMP SHOTGUN.

Lot #2043 (Sale Order 44 of 562)

Cal. 410 3". S# 68109. Bbl is 26" plain with fixed full choke and steel bead. Flat bottom grooved forearm and pistol grip walnut stock with original buttplate. Manufactured in 1948. CONDITION: over 95% blue showing slide and carry wear. Original wood finish shows light wear with scattered small marks. Very good bore. (25-1524/DS). CURIO. $1,500-2,000.

WINCHESTER MODEL 97 SLIDE ACTION SHOTGUN.

Lot #2044 (Sale Order 45 of 562)

Cal. 16 ga. 2 3/4". S# 871414. Bbl. 30" plain w/ fixed full choke & steel bead. Receiver has serrated top. Round grooved forearm & pistol grip stock w/ original buttplate. Mfg. 1940. CONDITION: bbl. retains over 95% blue. Action & mag. tube show areas of flaking w/ 40% dull blue. Original wood finish shows spots of wear w/ scattered scratches & marks. Good bright bore. Sound mechanics. (24-5838/DS). CURIO. $500-800.

WINCHESTER MODEL 97 PUMP SHOTGUN.

Lot #2045 (Sale Order 46 of 562)

Cal. 16 ga. 2 3/4". S# E899266. Bbl. 30" plain w/ fixed Mod choke. Blue finish. Grooved forearm & pistol grip walnut stock w/ original buttplate. S# indicates 1942 mfg. CONDITION: over 80% lightly faded blue showing spots of flaking on action w/ small scratches. Original wood finish shows light wear w/ scattered scratches & marks. Sound action. Very good bright bore. (25-212/DS). CURIO. $700-1,000.

WINCHESTER SERIAL NUMBER 40 MODEL 1912 PUMP

Lot #2046 (Sale Order 47 of 562)

SHOTGUN. Cal. 20 ga. S# 40. Very early first year production shotgun. Bbl. 25" of Nickel Steel w/ fixed full choke. Brass front bead. Small round grooved forearm & early style pistol grip stock w/ original buttplate. CONDITION: all original shotgun. Over 70% lightly faded original blue showing slide & carry wear w/ light scratches & small marks. Original wood finish shows areas of wear w/ scattered scratches & marks. Stock has a hairline crack & chip around trigger guard tang. Sound action. Very good bright bore. PROVENANCE: The estate collection of Don "Duck" Combs. (24-2510/DS). CURIO. $1,500-2,000.

WINCHESTER FIRST YEAR OF PRODUCTION MODEL 1912

Lot #2047 (Sale Order 48 of 562)

PUMP SHOTGUN. Cal. 20 ga. S# 552. Bbl. 25" of Nickel Steel w/ fixed CYL. choke. Brass bead. Small round grooved forearm & early style pistol grip walnut stock. LOP: 13" over original buttplate. Very early first year of production shotgun. CONDITION: bbl. assembly retains 50% fading blue. Receiver has 50% dull fading reblued finish. Wood show wear w/ scattered scratches & marks. Stock has chips & hairline crack around trigger guard tang. Sound action. Very good bore. PROVENANCE: The estate collection of Don "Duck" Combs. (24-2511/DS). CURIO. $1,000-1,500.

WINCHESTER MODEL 1912 BLACK DIAMOND STYLE PUMP

Lot #2048 (Sale Order 49 of 562)

SHOTGUN. Cal. 20 ga. S# 144555. Bbl. 25" of Nickel Steel w/ solid rib & brass bead. Fixed Mod choke. Small round forearm & straight grip stock w/ factory trap style checkering. Both sides of wrist have black diamond inlays. LOP: 13 5/8" over original buttplate. Mfg. 1917. CONDITION: over 80% brightly polished & reblued metal. Wood has gloss style refinish w/ lightly worn checkering showing finish chips w/ scratches & marks. Good action, 2 notches are taken up on headspace ring. Lightly pitted bore. PROVENANCE: The estate collection of Don "Duck" Combs. (24-2529/DS). CURIO. $800-1,200.

WINCHESTER MODEL 1912 TWO BBL. SET PUMP SHOTGUN.

Lot #2049 (Sale Order 50 of 562)

Cal. 12 ga. S# 145785. Bbl. 1: 28" Nickel Steel w/ solid rib & fixed Mod choke. Bbl. 2: 30" Nickel Steel w/ solid rib & fixed Full choke. Both bbl. sets have brass beads & small round grooved forearms. Early style pistol grip stock w/ original buttplate. Mfg. 1917. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Heiser Denver leather case holding extra bbl. CONDITION: over 80% lightly worn blue showing slide & carry wear w/ light scratches. Left side of receiver shows small takedown marks. Both bbl. extensions have grind marks from removal of social security numbers. Original wood finish shows light wear w/ scratches & marks. Sound action. Both bbls. have very good bright bore. PROVENANCE: The estate collection of Don "Duck" Combs. (24-2519/DS). CURIO. $800-1,200.

WINCHESTER MODEL 12 PUMP SHOTGUN.

Lot #2050 (Sale Order 51 of 562)

Cal. 16 ga. . S#. 381786. Bbl. 28" Nickel Steel w/ solid rib & steel bead. Fixed Full choke. Small round grooved forend & early style pistol grip stock w/ original buttplate. Mfg. 1925. CONDITION: 90% lightly worn original blue showing slide & carry wear. Original wood finish shows wear spots with scratches & marks. Sound mechanics. Very good bore. PROVENANCE: The estate collection of Don "Duck" Combs. (24-2516/DS). CURIO. $700-1000.

WINCHESTER MODEL 12 BLACK DIAMOND TRAP SHOTGUN.

Lot #2051 (Sale Order 52 of 562)

Cal. 12 ga. S# 389172. Bbl. 30" of Nickel Steel having 2 pin milled vent rib w/ buck bill extension. Steel front & mid bead. Fixed full choke. Small round forearm & hard rubber capped pistol grip trap stock of fancy walnut w/ trap grade hand checkering. Stock has black diamond inlays on both sides of wrist. LOP: 14" over a Hawkins pad. Mfg. 1924. CONDITION: over 80% lightly worn original blue showing slide & edge wear. Left side of receiver has takedown marks. Forearm has lightly worn original finish & checkering showing scattered marks. Refinished stock has thinned checkering w/ a few light handling marks. Sound mechanics. Very good bore. PROVENANCE: The estate collection of Don "Duck" Combs. (24-2521/DS). CURIO. $1,500-2,000.

WINCHESTER MODEL 12 BLACK DIAMOND PUMP SHOTGUN.

Lot #2052 (Sale Order 53 of 562)

Cal. 16 ga. S# 458437. Bbl. nickel steel shortened to 27 3/4". Steel front bead. Choke marking is full. Small round forearm & straight grip stock of fancy walnut w/ black diamonds on both sides of wrists & trap grade hand checkering. LOP: 13 7/8" over original Winchester buttplate. Mfg. 1926. CONDITION: restored gun retaining 98% reblued finish. Refinished wood w/ freshened checkering shows a few small marks. Good bore. Sound mechanics. (24-6296/DS). CURIO. $1,200-1,600.

WINCHESTER MODEL 12 TOURNAMENT STYLE PUMP SHOTGUN.

Lot #2053 (Sale Order 54 of 562)

Cal. 20 ga. 2 3/4". S# 473526. Bbl. 26" plain of Nickel Steel w/ steel front bead. Fixed full choke. Small round grooved forearm w/ trap style hand checkering. Early style uncapped pistol grip stock of fancy walnut w/ tournament style hand checkering. LOP: altered to 14 1/8" over a poorly fit reproduction Winchester solid red pad. Mfg. 1927. CONDITION: over 90% lightly worn original blue showing slide & edge wear w/ spotting on receiver. Stock & forearm have good refinish & checkering showing a few small marks. Sound action. Very good bright bore. PROVENANCE: The estate collection of Don "Duck" Combs. (24-2528/DS). CURIO. $800-1,200.

WINCHESTER MODEL 12 PUMP SHOTGUN.

Lot #2054 (Sale Order 55 of 562)

Cal. 20 ga. 2 3/4". S# 653189. Bbl. 28" of Nickel Steel w/ red target front bead. Fixed Full choke. Small round grooved forend w/ early style pistol grip stock having original buttplate. Mfg. 1934. CONDITION: 90% original blue w/ slide wear, flaking on receiver extension having small spots of finish loss on receiver. Original wood finish shows light wear w/ numerous scratches & marks. Sound mechanics. Very good bore. PROVENANCE: The estate collection of Don "Duck" Combs. (24-2515/DS). CURIO. $600-900.

WINCHESTER MODEL 12 SKEET GRADE PUMP SHOTGUN.

Lot #2055 (Sale Order 56 of 562)

Cal. 16 ga. 2 3/4". S# 698516. Bbl. 28" of Winchester proof steel w/ solid rib & steel bead. Fixed Mod choke. Receiver above serial number is marked "SKEET". Beavertail forearm & hard rubber capped pistol grip stock w/ target style factory checkering. LOP: shortened to 13 1/2" over an aftermarket Hawkins pad. Mfg. 1936. CONDITION: 80% original blue showing slide & carry wear w/ scratches. Receiver extension is flaking to gray. Original wood finish shows wear w/ dents, scratches & marks. Good mechanics. Very good bore. PROVENANCE: The estate collection of Don "Duck" Combs. (24-2531/DS). CURIO. $800-1,200.

WINCHESTER MODEL 12 FIELD GRADE PUMP SHOTGUN.

Lot #2056 (Sale Order 57 of 562)

Cal. 16 ga. 2 3/4". S# 950221. Bbl. 28" plain of Winchester proof steel. Steel front bead. Fixed MOD. choke. Small round grooved forearm & pistol grip walnut stock w/ original buttplate. Mfg. 1942. CONDITION: over 95% original blue showing slide wear. Original stock finish shows scratches, marks & dents. Sound action. Very good bright bore. (24-6295/DS). CURIO. $400-600.

WINCHESTER MODEL 12 SPECIAL VENT RIB HEAVY DUCK

Lot #2057 (Sale Order 58 of 562)

PUMP SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. 2 3/4 & 3". S#. 1760586. Bbl. 30" w/ factory large round post Special vent rib & steel beads. Fixed Full choke. Large round grooved forend & heavy duck stock w/ lead. LOP. 13 1/2" over original solid red Winchester pad. Mfg. 1959. CONDITIOIN: over 97% original blue. Very good refinished wood. Sound mechanics Very good bright bore. (24-6293/DS). CURIO. $1200-1800.

WINCHESTER MODEL 12 HEAVY DUCK SPECIAL VENT RIB

Lot #2058 (Sale Order 59 of 562)

PUMP SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. 2 3/4 & 3". S# 1788816. Bbl. 30" w/ factory large round post special vent rib & steel beads. Fixed full choke. Large round grooved forearm & heavy duck pistol grip stock w/ lead weight. LOP: 13 1/2" over original solid red Winchester pad. Mfg. 1959. CONDITION: over 90% original blue showing slide wear w/ small spots of corrosion. Original wood finish shows numerous scratches, marks & small spots of finish loss. Sound action. Very good bore. (24-6294/DS). CURIO. $700-1,000.

WINCHESTER MODEL12 TRAP SPECIAL VENT RIB PUMP

Lot #2059 (Sale Order 60 of 562)

SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. 2 3/4". S#. 1870099. Bbl. 30" w/ factory large round post Special vent rib & steel beads. Fixed Full choke. Beavertail forend & trap dimension straight comb stock of fancy walnut. Features include steel grip cap, target pattern checkering & original solid red pad. LOP. is 13 1/2". Mfg. 1961. CONDITION: 95% original blue showing slide wear. Wood finish shows scattered light scratches. Sound action. Very good bright bore. (24-6291/DS). CURIO. $800-1200.

WINCHESTER MODEL 12 PIGEON GRADE TRAP SPECIAL VENT

Lot #2060 (Sale Order 61 of 562)

RIB PUMP SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. 2 3/4". S#. 1834414X. "X" at end of S# indicates a duplicate number. Bbl. 30" w/ factory large round post Special vent rib & steel beads. Fixed full choke. Receiver extension has an engraved Pigeon. Jeweled bolt & carrier. Beavertail forend & Monte Carlo comb trap dimension stock of fancy walnut. Features include steel grip cap & Pigeon grade hand checkering. LOP. 14 1/8" over original solid red Winchester pad. mfg. 1961. CONDITION: 97% original blue showing light slide wear. Original wood finish shows scattered light scratches & marks. 2 notches are taken up on headspace ring. Very good bright bore. (24-6292/DS). CURIO. $1750-2500.

WINCHESTER MODEL 12 GRADE 5 LIMITED EDITION PUMP

Lot #2061 (Sale Order 62 of 562)

SHOTGUN. Cal. 20 ga. 2 3/4". S# WMT0704. Bbl. 26" vent rib w/ fixed Imp cyl. choke. White target front sight. Right side of action has gold plated ducks & borders. Left side of action has two gold plated pointing dogs w/ gold borders. Scenes are bordered by foliate scroll that continues to upper & lower receiver areas. Polished blue finish. Beavertail forearm & steel capped pistol grip stock of satin finished select walnut features 22 LPI cut checkering & plastic buttplate. Limited edition of 1,000 mfg. in Japan by Miroku 1993-1995. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: foam-lined red box containing instructions & hang-tag. CONDITION: as new, appears unfired, retaining over 99% original finish. (25-730/DS). MODERN. $1,800-2,500.

WINCHESTER MODEL 24 SXS SHOTGUN.

Lot #2062 (Sale Order 63 of 562)

Cal. 12 ga. 2 3/4". S#. 53330. Bbl. 30" w/ fixed Mod & full chokes. Round body boxlock action w/ double triggers & extractors. Walnut forearm & pistol grip stock. Mfg. 1939. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: instruction pamphlet in fair condition. CONDITION: 50% blue showing scattered spots & corrosion. Wood has age darkened worn finish. Stock has broken toe & buttplate w/ long crack extending six inches into the stock. Forearm is cracked through rear attachment screw area. Functioning mechanics. Good bore. (24-6451/DS). CURIO. $250-350.

TWO WINCHESTER MODEL 24 SXS SHOTGUNS.

Lot #2063 (Sale Order 64 of 562)

GUN 1: Cal. 12 ga. 2 3/4". S# 4381. Bbls. 28" w/ fixed Mod & Full chokes. Steel front bead. Wide round body action w/ double triggers & non-selective ejectors. Blue finish. Wide walnut forearm & pistol grip stock w/ original hard rubber buttplate. Mfg. 1939. CONDITION: metal has gray coloration from cold blue. Stocks have rough coat of added varnish over wear w/ dents, scratches & marks. Stock has a small chip & crack behind top tang w/ a large chip right of trigger guard. Ejectors are out of time. Right bore is generally bright. Left bore has an area of light pitting forward of chamber. (25-1477/DS). GUN 2: Cal. 16 ga. 2 3/4". S# 98344. Bbls. 28" w/ fixed Mod & Full chokes. Steel front bead. Wide rounded boxlock action w/ double triggers & non-selective ejectors. Wide forearm & pistol grip walnut stock w/ original buttplate. Late 1950s mfg. CONDITION: 95% original blue showing small marks. Original wood finish shows light wear w/ scattered scratches & marks. Sound mechanics. Bright near excellent bores. (25-1478/DS). BOTH CURIOS. $800-1,200.

CMSC MODEL 21 "GRAND AMERICAN" 20 GA./410 TWO

Lot #2064 (Sale Order 65 of 562)

BARREL SET WITH CASE. Cal. 410 3"/ 20ga 2 3/4". S# W38111. Two sets of 28" bbls fitted w/ raised matted vent ribs have 3 1/2" triangles of scroll engraving at breech ends. Bbl flats are engine turned. Flats of 410 bbls are milled out to reduce weight. Both flats are stamped w/ S#, gauge, and chamber information. Both bbl sets are marked "WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL" & w/ choke markings, "WS1" and "WS2". Loops are stamped "1" on 20 Ga. set & "2" on .410. Maker's name & address is at base on both loops. Blued flat side boxlock Model 21 action features automatic safety & gold plated single selective trigger. Water table is milled out to reduce weight. Breech face is engine turned. Action is engraved in usual Model 21 Grand American style w/ near full coverage, varying size scroll w/ in feather borders. Scroll surrounds oval scenes of flush gold inlaid bird dogs on sides w/ an alert setter on left, & pointing pointer on right. Trigger plate, also scroll engraved, has circular vignette of a pair of gold pheasant standing on ground. Portrait of a dog is inlayed on trigger guard bow. Fences are deeply relief carved in usual Grand American oak leaf & acorn style. Straight grip buttstock of very fine crotch figured American walnut measures 14 3/8" over checkered wood butt. Stock is 21-B carved w/ fleur de lis intrusions & ribbons through pattern. A vacant gold oval is on toeline. Each bbl set has its own dedicated braced beavertail ejector forend w/ inlet ebony tip, engine turned internals (marked "1" and "2") & usual Model 21 J spring & knurled button release. DAH: 2 1/4". DAC: 1 7/16". WEIGHT: 20ga - 6 lbs. 12 oz. and .410 - 7 lbs. 4 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: brown leather case w/ stitched leather corners lined in burgundy cloth. A Winchester Repeating Arms Co. gold embossed black leather label is in lid. Case contains 2-piece cleaning rod w/ brushes, etc. in two black leather wallets & a pair of snap caps for each Ga. CONDITION: very fine, very close to "as new" w/ only some minor handling & assembly marks in all factory finishes. Most notably a fairly large grouping of very light, small scratches & dings on left side of buttstock. Breech face shows relatively few extractor wipe marks. Mechanically crisp. Case leather shows some rubs & compressions. Interior is very fine w/ some light soiling. (25-1189/MGM). MODERN. $18,000-25,000.

CONNECTICUT SHOTGUN MANUFACTURING A.H. FOX CUSTOM

Lot #2065 (Sale Order 66 of 562)

BUILT CE GRADE SXS SHOTGUN. Caliber: 410. 3". Serial Number: F 206112. The original A.H. Fox guns are considered an American classic. The A.H. Fox was brought back to life by CSM of New Britain, Connecticut in 1993. The 410 bore was introduced in 1995. Barrels: 26" of Chromox Fluid Steel w/ brass front bead. Right barrel is marked "CUSTOM BUILT FOR J. D. NELSON M.D. MADE TO ORDER - A.H. FOX". Scalloped boxlock action w/ sculpted fences. Engraving features two flying pheasants on right side, two woodcock on left side, mallard on trigger guard and a portrait of Doctor Nelson's setter on the receiver bottom. Scenes are surrounded by vine type foliate scroll. Double triggers, ejectors. Ebony tipped schnable forearm and round knob stock of fine Turkish Circassian walnut have high gloss finish. LOP: 13 15/16" over a checkered wooden buttplate. Forearm, wrist and ears of stock have fine hand checkering. DAC: 1 3/4". DAH: 2 11/16". Stock has a slight cast on. WEIGHT: 5 lbs, 11.4 oz. Choke Constriction Right: .018, Left: .021. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: yellow canvas covered case with leather trim and purple velour fitted interior. Inside of case has A.H. Fox label w/ motto "The Finest Gun In The World". Case contains nickel snap caps, nickel oil bottle, two piece ebony cleaning rod, cleaning accessories in a black leather pouch, cloth gun covers and a case key. Lot also includes the original cardboard shipping box, containing original packing material. CONDITION: near excellent, retaining over 98% wood & metal finish. Stocks show a very few small handling marks. Bright near excellent bores. (25-957/DS). MODERN. $16,000-22,000.

CSM 24 GAUGE WINCHESTER MODEL 21 NO. 6 ENGRAVED

Lot #2066 (Sale Order 67 of 562)

SXS SHOTGUN. Cal. 24ga 2 3/4". S# W38251. Bbls are 26" vent rib w/ fixed IMP CYL and MOD chokes. White front and mid beads. Blued flat side action w/ gold finished SST, selective ejectors, and automatic safety. No. 6 engraving features scenes of pointing dogs on both sides, two pheasants on floorplate, and gold dog portrait on trigger guard. Bolsters have relief carved oak leaves w/ stippled backgrounds. Balance of action has vine type scroll engraving w/ fancy borders that continue to forearm iron and breech end of bbls. Water table of bbls, bbl lug and inside of forearm are machine jeweled. Water table of action has been cut to reduce weight & has Connecticut Shotgun Mfg. markings. Ebony tipped beavertail forearm and straight grip stock of fancy walnut. Stock and forearm have fancy segmented fleur de lis hand checkering. LOP: 14 1/2" to a checkered butt. DAC: 1 1/2". DAH: 2 1/4". Stock has approx 1/4" cast on. WEIGHT: 6lbs 13 oz. CONDITION: metal retains nearly all original blue. Stock finish shows light wear w/ spots of cloudy finish having scattered scratches and marks. Tight action w/ top lever sitting right of center. Bright, near excellent bores. (25-1400/DS). CURIO. $10,000-15,000.

CONNECTICUT SHOTGUN MANUFACTURING CO. RBL-28 SXS

Lot #2067 (Sale Order 68 of 562)

SHOTGUN. Cal. 28 ga. 2 3/4". S# RBL003667. Bbls. 28" w/ concave rib & steel bead. Fixed IC & Mod chokes. Rounded body self-opening boxlock action w/ case colored finish. Right side of action scene portrays a pointer. Left side shows a setter. Floorplate scenes show a flushing partridge. Balance of action has full coverage vine type foliate scroll ornamentation that extends to trigger guard & breech end of bbls. Gold finished SST. Selective ejectors. Trigger guard has rolled edges. Splinter forearm & straight grip stock of satin finished walnut w/ point pattern cut checkering. LOP: 14 1/2" over original buttplate. DAC: 1 5/8". DAH: 2 5/8". Neutral cast. WEIGHT: 5 lbs, 13 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: CSMC yellow canvas covered luggage case w/ burgundy felt fitted interior. Case contains nickel snap caps, oil bottle 2 piece hardwood cleaning rod w/ cleaning accessories, shooting glasses & case keys. CONDITION: near excellent, retaining 98% wood & metal finish. Top of barrels, 3" forward of breech has series of small handling marks. Bright near excellent bores. (25-782/DS). MODERN. $3,000-4,500.

PETITE CONNECTICUT SHOTGUN MANUFACTURING MODEL 21

Lot #2068 (Sale Order 69 of 562)

RIMFIRE RIFLE. Cal. 22 LR. S# SWR38663. CSMC is one of America's premier gunmakers known for their best quality O/U & SXS shotguns. The delightful small frame double rifle was introduced in 2006. Bbls. 22". Ramp mounted bead front sight w/ quarter-rib mounted fixed square notch rear sight having gold wire sighting border. Small frame boxlock action is scaled in proportion to the caliber. No.5 factory engraving featuring vignettes w/ gold figures. Right side shows a squirrel, left side a cottontail rabbit. Trigger guard shows a snarling ferret & the floorplate has the Winchester horse & rider emblem. Scenes are surrounding by full coverage arabesque scroll & fancy borders that extend to trigger guard tang & forearm iron. Gold plated SST. Selective ejectors. Breech face, receiver & bbl. water tables, inside of forearm & ejector hammers are machine-jeweled. Trim beavertail forearm w/ ebony insert & straight grip stock of fancy black walnut having fine point pattern hand checkering. Toeline of stock has an oval nameplate w/ initials that may be "RFD". LOP: 14 1/8" over checkered butt w/ skeleton steel buttplate engraved to match the action. DAC: 2 1/4". DAH: 3 3/8". Stock has approx. 1/8" cast on. WEIGHT: 5 lbs. CONDITION: near new, retaining virtually all wood & metal finish. Nameplate in toeline of stock shows spotted loss of finish. Bright near excellent bores. (25-201/DS). CURIO. $15,000-22,000.

CSM / WINCHESTER MODEL 21 GRAND AMERICAN STYLE SXS

Lot #2069 (Sale Order 70 of 562)

RIFLE. Cal. 45-70 Government. S# W38198. Bbls are 26" of Winchester proof steel. Bottom of bbls have Connecticut Shotgun Mfg. markings. Ramp mounted bead front sight with island mounted Express rear sight having one standing and three folding leafs. Flat sided boxlock action w/ blue finish having Grand American style No. 6 engraving w/ gold. Right side scene features a gold moose. Left side scene features gold bugling elk. Floorplate has a gold big horn ram. Trigger guard has a gold bear portrait. Bolsters feature oak leaf carving. Balance of action has scroll engraving and fancy borders that continue to forearm iron and breech end of bbls. Features include gold plated SST, selective ejectors, and automatic safety. Water tables of frame and bbls along w/ inside forearm are jeweled. Ebony tipped beavertail forearm w/ pistol grip stock of fancy gloss finish walnut. Stock and forearm have fine segmented borderless checkering w/ fleur de lis highlights. Blued steel grip cap w/ matching engraving. Toeline of stock has oval name plate. LOP: 14 1/16" over a reproduction solid red pad. WEIGHT: 9 lb 10.4 oz. CONDITION: near excellent. Original blue shows small scratches on bbls. Wood has lightly worn finish showing scattered scratches and marks. Tight action. Near excellent bores. (25-1407/DS). CURIO. $10,000-15,000.

AWARD WINNING $200 GRADE PARKER BROS. LIFTER GUN

Lot #2070 (Sale Order 71 of 562)

MADE FOR 1876 PHILADELPHIA CENTENNIAL EXHIBITION WITH EXHIBITION EPHEMERA. Please note as of 4/23/25 this item description has been updated. Please revisit this description and contact us with any questions. Cal. 10 Ga. 2-7/8". S# 6949. This historically important gun was completed in 1876 and the stock book records it being a "centennial gun" built for the 1876 exhibition held in Philadelphia. After the exhibition it was returned to Parker and sold to the Parker Brothers store in New York. It is recorded as being a $200 grade gun of 10 gauge, lifter action with 32" Damascus barrels with choking: 150 pellets right and left (mod & mod). Other specifications are given and gun remain in this configuration to this day. The barrels are a very high grade Damascus. Identification ledger states this is a D4 grade gun. Top rib is engraved "PARKER BROS MAKERS MERIDEN CONN DAMASCUS STEEL". Barrel flats are stamped with weight "5.2" and with the initials "JT". Frame size is "3". Case hardened lifter action has one piece lifter with improved bolt, rebounding hammers, recessed hinge pin bolt and double triggers. Action break off is of square configuration not later rounded type. Fences are deeply relief carved in Parker's standard dramatic style. Sides of bolsters do not have teardrops. Firing pins are of early type and have not been converted. Action is engraved with nicely cut and shaded scroll within geometric borders on top tang and with a snipe on bottom of action. Trigger plate is engraved with 1866 & 1875 patent dates. Lockplates are engraved with more geometric borders and some bursts of scroll. Dog scenes are on each side with nicely detailed setter on left and pointer on right. Correct hammers are in place and are engraved with matching borders and scroll. A pointer is on trigger guard bow and S# is on tang. Round knob grip buttstock made of nicely fiddle figured and marbled European walnut measures 14-1/2" over skeleton steel buttplate. Lozenge shaped drop points are present and checkering has fancy pointed border at front. Silver shield at top of grip is engraved with the initials "J.S.B". Matching splinter forend with steel tip has sidebolt fastener through engraved steel escutcheons. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: L .795. R .805. Restriction: L .030 (mod). R .030 (mod). Wall thickness: L .040. R .035. STOCK: DAH: 2-5/8". DAC: 2". CAST: neutral. LOP: 14-1/2". WEIGHT: 9 lb. 3 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: factory letter, gold embossed book (12" x 16") "The Illustrated Historic Register of the Centennial Exhibition 1876", booklet (4-1/2"x 6-3/4") Authorized Visitors Guide to the Exhibition, a "Package Ticket" to the Exhibition (2-1/4" x 3-1/4") signed David G. Yates and over stamped in red ink "Fifty Cents", relief struck bronze medal "AWARDED BY THE CENTENNIAL COMMISSION" (3" diameter x 3/8" thick), red Morroco leather wallet commemorating the Centennial and a pressed glass wine goblet embossed "CENTENNIAL 1876" (6-1/2" tall x 3/4" diameter). This gun was given the People's Choice Award, 2016 Parker Gun Collectors Association, Baltimore, Maryland. Please Note: There is no award included in this lot. CONDITION: fine. Barrels retaining most of what appears to be their original black Damascus finish which is quite striking. Action retains about 40% case hardening color. Lockplates and hammers retain about 70% of their color. These metal surfaces show some brown flecking especially on left side. Trigger guard retains about 30% of its original bright blue. Buttstock appears mostly original with perhaps some oil rubbed in on butt. Checkering shows considerable wear and has not been re-cut. Bores are good, mostly shiny with some scattered pitting. Action is tight; locks are good. Historical register has broken spine with many losses, pages are foxed, must be held together with elastic bands. Booklet is good with area of bleaching on cover and some tattered edges. Ticket is exceptionally fine; unused. Medal shows some minor bumps and wear and is toned to brown. Wallet shows considerable wear, some tears and latch is missing. Goblet is fine; no chips. (01-26602/MGM). ANTIQUE. $50,000-80,000.

INCREDIBLE CONDITION PARKER 20 GA. VHE SKEET GUN

Lot #2071 (Sale Order 72 of 562)

WITH FRAMED FACTORY LETTER (COPY) & PARTIAL ORIGINAL HANG TAG. Please note as of 4/10/25 this item description has been updated. Please revisit this description and contact us with any questions. Cal. 20 Ga. 2-3/4". S# 239983 (1938). It is doubtful that this fine little gun has ever shot a round of skeet. The factory letter indicates that it was shipped to Marshall Field Inc., Chicago, Illinois on January 11, 1938. The gun features 28" Vulcan steel barrels with standard rib which has two white beads installed. All correct markings are on barrel flats and rear lump is stamped "20" and with frame size "0". Splinter is of reinforced type. Case hardened action with all correct markings on watertable features Parker single selective trigger and non-automatic safety. Action has wiggle border engraving and some small flourishes of scroll with ''PARKER" on bottom in usual late factory V grade style. Blued trigger guard has S# on tang. Straight grip buttstock of nicely quilt figured American walnut measures 14" over checkered wood butt. Stock has usual point pattern grip checkering and German silver shield on toeline. Matching long beavertail ejector forend has usual Parker release without patent dates. Factory letter does not list stock configuration. Identification ledger lists as having ejectors and single trigger but does not list straight grip stock or long forend. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: L .615 R .617. Restriction: L .006 (skeet). R .005 (skeet). Wall thickness: L .026. R .025. STOCK: DAH: 2-1/4". DAC: 1-1/2". CAST: neutral. LOP: 14". WEIGHT: 6 lb. 11 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: a picture frame containing a Parker letter (photocopy) with specifications and a partial Marshall Field hang tag. CONDITION: exceptionally fine. A benchmark gun. Perhaps the finest condition 20 bore skeet gun in existence! Metal parts retaining essentially all of their original finishes with the exception of some flaking and spotting on trigger guard bow and a hint of silver on rear of top tang and safety button. Case hardening on top lever thumb piece and forend latch have faded or flaked to brownish gray. It appears that the color on the latch was never very bright, which is in stark contrast to the extraordinarily fine original color on the action. There are a few minor handling marks in original finish of wood the most noticeable being a 1" longitudinal scratch with lightly flaked varnish and another small ding on right side of buttstock; a vertical 5/8" scratch is on left. A veryfine check crack, 1/4” long, at end of receiver tang. Very fine hairline check crack extending from right rear of receiver. Extremely light check crack at rear of forearm forward of forend iron. Checkering remains light in color and does not show any wear. Bores are bright and shiny. Mechanically crisp. A wonderful gun worthy of the finest collection. (25-1593/MGM). CURIO. $30,000-60,000.

PARKER REPRODUCTION A-1 SPECIAL GRADE SXS SHOTGUN.

Lot #2072 (Sale Order 73 of 562)

Cal. 20 ga. 2 3/4" & 3". S# 20-215. Bbl. 28" w/ fixed Mod & Full chokes. Brass front bead. Rib is marked "Parker Reproduction by WINCHESTER East Alton IL U.S.A.". Case colored boxlock action, having fancy fences. Left side of receiver features two raised gold woodcock. Left side has two flushing quail. Bottom of receiver has gold inlaid Parker marking w/ raised gold Spaniel portrait on floorplate. Balance of action is covered w/ scroll engraving & fancy borders that extend to trigger guard, forearm iron, breech end & muzzle end of bbls. Breech ends of bbls. also have a single gold band. Serial number on rigger guard is gold inlaid. Gold finished single selective trigger. Selective ejector. Steel tipped splinter forearm & straight grip stock of fancy walnut having orange & tan tones w/ vivid dark streaking. Elaborate wraparound 32 LPI hand checkering has fleur-de-lis highlights w/ raised carved fleur-de-lis on & behind stock ears. LOP: 14" to a checkered butt w/ engraved skeleton steel buttplate. DAC: 1 3/8". DAH: 2 1/4". Neutral cast. WEIGHT: 6 lbs, 12 oz. Limited Japanese mfg., 1988-1989. CONDITION: very fine, retaining over 98% wood & metal finish. Action shows slight edge wear. Stock shows a few small handling marks. Bright near excellent bores. (25-218/DS). CURIO. $12,000-18,000.

PARKER BHE GRADE SXS SHOTGUN.

Lot #2073 (Sale Order 74 of 562)

Cal. 12 ga. 2 3/4". S# 220769. Bbls. 28" of Acme Steel are marked "Overload Proved". Steel front bead. 1 1/2" frame. Case colored boxlock action w/ fancy fences & B grade factory engraving. Right side scene features two pointers. Left side features a setter & a pointer. Floorplate shows two flying geese. Balance of receiver has arabesque scroll engraving w/ fancy borders that continue to the trigger guard bow & forearm iron. Breech end of bbls. have borderline engraving. Aftermarket single selective trigger. Selective ejectors. Steel tipped splinter forearm & hard rubber capped pistol grip stock of nicely grained walnut w/ gloss finish & "B" grade hand checkering. Additional checkering on stock ears w/ fleur-de-lis finials. Brass plate on grip cap has an engraved border w/ initials "JED" over a date of "9-21-27". LOP: 13 3/16" over checkered butt w/ engraved skeleton steel buttplate. DAC: 1 5/8". DAH: 3". Stock has approx. 1/4" cast off. WEIGHT: 7 lbs, 5.6 oz. Mfg. 1927. Bore diameter: RT .729, LT .729. Choke constriction: RT .032, LT .010. Minimum wall thickness: RT .035, LT .033. CONDITION: bbls. retain 90% lightly faded blue showing small marks. Action has lightly visible case colors on its sides w/ fading in carry areas. Wood shows light finish & checkering wear w/ scattered small scratches & marks. Action is tight w/ top lever sitting right of center. Very good bright bores. (25-729/DS). CURIO. $9,000-11,000.

PARKER CHE GRADE SKEET SXS SHOTGUN.

Lot #2074 (Sale Order 75 of 562)

Cal. 12 ga. 2 3/4". S# 218241. Bbls. 26" of Acme Steel are marked "Overload Proved". Features include factory round post vent rib as well as fixed Skeet-in & Skeet-out chokes w/ white front & mid beads. Case colored 1 1/2" frame boxlock action w/ C grade engraving. Engraving features a scene w/ pointing setter on right side/ Left side scene features a pointer & floorplate features a marsh scene w/ a flying mallard. Balance of receiver has arabesque scroll engraving & fancy borders that continue to trigger guard & forearm iron. Breech end of bbls. have borderline engraving. Double triggers. Selective ejectors. Beavertail forearm & hard rubber capped pistol grip stock of fancy black walnut having satin finish, C grade checkering & oval nameplate in toeline. LOP: 14 1/8" to a checkered butt w/ engraved skeleton steel buttplate. DAC: 1 1/2". DAH: 2 1/8". Stock is approx. 1/4" cast off. WEIGHT: 7 lbs, 8.4 oz. Bore diameter: RT .729, LT .812. Choke constriction: RT .001, LT .006. Minimum wall thickness: RT .028, LT .018. Mfg. 1927. CONDITION: beautifully restored gun. Bbls. retain 99% reblued finish. Action retains 90% restored case colors showing some carry wear. Stock has very good refinish & checkering. Sound action. Very good bright bores. (25-728/DS). CURIO. $9,000-11,000.

PARKER QUALITY B GRADE 4 HAMMER SXS SHOTGUN.

Lot #2075 (Sale Order 76 of 562)

Cal. 10 ga. 2 7/8". S# 42131. Bbls. 30" w/ fixed Full & Full chokes. Rib is marked "BERNARD STEEL". Bbls. have a browned finish showing good damascus pattern. Steel front bead. Top lever hammer action w/ sculpted bolsters. Water tables of the bbl. & frame have clear "B" quality markings & "4" grade markings, showing one grade higher than listed in the Parker Gun Collector's Association letter. Action has B grade factory engraving featuring pointing dogs on the lockplates. Balance of action has delicate arabesque scroll engraving w/ fancy borders. Double triggers. Extractors. Steel tipped splinter forearm & hard rubber capped pistol grip stock of fancy European walnut, having drop points & B grade hand checkering. Top of wrist has German silver shield engraved w/ overlaid initials "CAW". LOP: 14 1/4" to a checkered butt w/ engraved skeleton steel buttplate. DAC: 1 15/16". WEIGHT: 9 lbs, 1.4 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: The Parker Gun Collector's Association Inc. letter, "Parker shotgun, serial number 42131, was ordered by Ducharme Fletcher & Co. of Detroit, MI on February 1, 1886 and shipped on June 19, 1886. According to Parker Bros. Order Book No. 19, it was a Quality C, Top Action Hammer Gun, 10-gauge. It featured Bernard steel barrels with a length of 30 inches. / The price was $150.00. / According to Parker Bros. Stock Book No. 15, the stock configuration was a capped pistol grip and its specifications were: Length of Pull: 14 1/4", Drop at Heel: 2 5/8", Weight: 9 pounds and 3 ounces. The chokes were patterned RH full and LH full. / According to Parker Bros. Order Book No. 25, the gun was returned on August 16, 1889 by the Fletcher Jenks Co. of Detroit, MI to take out dents, rebrown, clean action, and install a new top lever spring. The price was $5.00.". CONDITION: bbls. retain 40% thinning browned finish showing a good damascus pattern. Action retains lightly faded case colors on lockplates & protected areas w/ balance of action having faded to gray. Stock & forearm have moderately worn finish & checkering, showing scratches, marks & small dents. Sound mechanics, top lever sits slightly left of center. Bore shows areas of light pitting. (01-26536/DS). ANTIQUE. $5,000-7,000.

EARLY PARKER BACK ACTION LOCK HAMMER GUN.

Lot #2076 (Sale Order 77 of 562)

Cal. 12 Ga. 2-1/2". S# 170. Made around 1868 and probably one of the first guns to bear the Parker Bros name; this is a good example of the $100 gun listed in the first Parker catalog. It has 30" barrels engraved "Parker Bros Makers Meriden Conn Laminated Steel" on narrow game rib. Barrels have Birmingham provisional proofs on bottoms and sides of flats are brazed on. S# is on rear lump. Round bodied lifter action with pin that extends through top is fitted with back spring locks having non-rebounding hammers. Action, locks and hammers have some border engraving and small sprays of scroll on top tang. Patent date is stamped on trigger plate. S# is not on trigger guard tang. Lightly fiddle figured American walnut straight grip stock measure 13-5/8" over steel buttplate. Grip is checkered. Matching splinter forend with steel tip has S# stamped on sidebolt that slips through oval steel escutcheons. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: L .746. R .744. Restriction: L .000 (cyl). R .000 (cyl). Wall thickness: L .030. R .030. STOCK: DAH: 2-1/4". DAC: 1-9/16". CAST: neutral. LOP: 13-5/8. WEIGHT: 7 lb. 10 oz. CONDITION: fair to good. All metal shows cleaning to silver gray. Traces of barrel finish and case hardening color remain. Wood shows considerable wear but does not appear to be refinished. Checkering considerably worn. Pitch has been changed with the addition of a tapered shim on butt. A 2" sliver of wood is missing from forend tip. Bores are good; mostly shiny with some light pitting on breech end of right barrel. Barrels also show 3-4 minor dents about 7" back from muzzles. Action is tight with forend in place; a bit shaky with forend removed. Locks are good. (01-26979/MGM). ANTIQUE. $1,000-2,000.

GOOD CONDITION PARKER GRADE 2 LIFTER HAMMER GUN.

Lot #2077 (Sale Order 78 of 562)

Cal. 10 Ga. 2-7/8". S#11080 (1877). The 30" damascus barrels are hand engraved "PARKER BROS MAKERS MERIDAN CONN. DAMASCUS STEEL" on narrow swamped game rib. Correct markings are on barrel flats and frame size is "3". Case hardened lifter action fitted with front spring rebounding locks is of early style with one piece hinge pin, off set firing pins and square juncture of watertable and standing breech. Fences are nicely fluted and action and lockplates are engraved with sprays of scroll and geometric borders. "1875" patent date is on trigger plate. S# is on trigger guard tang. Nicely crotch figured American walnut round knob pistol grip buttstock measures 14-1/4" over steel buttplate. Point pattern checkering is at grip and a German silver shield is at top of grip. Matching splinter forend with steel tip has sidebolt release. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: L .796. R .796. Restriction: L .033 (full). R .033 (full). Wall thickness: L .050. R .050. STOCK: DAH: 3". DAC: 1-7/8". CAST: neutral. LOP: 14-1/4". WEIGHT: 9 lb. 4 oz. CONDITION: very fine; partially refinished. Barrels retaining nearly all of a well done black and white refinish. Action retains about 40% original color. Locks retain about 90%. Trigger guard is flaked to gray-brown. Stocks retain most of their original oil finish with some marks. Checkering is lightly worn. Bores are good to very good; shiny with some scattered pitting. Action is tight. Mechanically good. (01-26612/MGM). ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000.

PARKER BROS. LIFTER SXS HAMMER SHOTGUN.

Lot #2078 (Sale Order 79 of 562)

Cal. 12 Ga., 2 5/8". S# 11279. Mfg. 1878. Stub Twist 30" barrels with front bead. Fixed Mod. chokes. "1" Size frame with rebounding hammers, double triggers & extractors. Wedge fastened walnut forearm with steel tip. Walnut straight grip buttstock with German silver shield name plate at top of wrist. LOP: 12 7/8" to steel buttplate. CONDITION: barrels have gray/brown patina appearance with evidence of old cleaning, prior pitting, dents & scratches. Receiver has gray/brown patina appearance with scratches from previous cleaning, light dents & screw distortion. Wood has heavily worn with dents & extra varnish applied on buttstock. Buttstock shows wood shrinkage around action, large splice repair from left lock to top tang, repaired break from top tang to right lock with shield plate inlet hole open. Pitted bores. Barrels appear tight on face. (01-26968/MD). ANTIQUE. $700-1,000.

PARKER BROS. 10 GAUGE LAMINATED LIFTER SXS HAMMER

Lot #2079 (Sale Order 80 of 562)

SHOTGUN. Cal. 10 Ga., 2 7/8". S# 13264. Mfg. 1878. The Laminated Steel 30" barrels have front bead. Locks have accents of border & scroll engraving. Fences & top tang have wheat chaff borders & wedges of acanthus scroll engraving. Bottom of action has pheasant engraving motif highlighted by acanthus scroll & border engraving. Action features double triggers, front lifter & extractors. Wedge fastened walnut forearm with checkering, steel tip & matching numbered iron. Round knob pistol grip walnut stock with checkering & engraved "LM / 1879" shield name plate at top of wrist. LOP: 13 5/5" to steel buttplate. WEIGHT: 10 lbs., 2 oz. CONDITION: barrels have gray patina appearance with spot of prior pitting, marks & scratches. Water table of action & locks show faded case colors with balance being a gray patina with spots of corrosion, peppery oxidation & marks. Heavy wear to forearm with checkering almost smooth & deep marks. Buttstock shows numerous rectangular wood plug along grain cracks, large wood plug through bottom of grip, large 4.5" crack extending from left side bottom of grip, & scattered cracks extending from locks. Bores show pitting throughout. (01-26969/MD). ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,500.

PARKER BROS. TOP LEVER HAMMER SXS SHOTGUN.

Lot #2080 (Sale Order 81 of 562)

Cal. 12 Ga., 2 5/8". S# 74906. Mfg. 1892. Twist steel 30" barrels with matted rib having bright bead. Fixed Mod. chokes. Size 2 frame with double triggers, extractors & top lever offset to the left for right handed shooter. Splinter walnut checkered forearm with steel tip, patented release & matching numbered iron. Pistol grip walnut buttstock with hard rubber grip cap. LOP: 13 5/8" to dog's head buttplate. DAC: 2". DAH: 3". WEIGHT: 8 lbs., 3 oz. CONDITION: barrels have gray patina appears with scratches, peppery oxidation throughout along with prior cleaned pitting around breech end. Receiver has case colors in protected areas & locks show colors on edges with balance having a gray mixing with brown patina appearance. Wood has been lightly sanded & refinished showing recut checkering on wrist & forearm & scattered handling marks. Bores show pitting throughout with series of small & large dents approx. 9" from muzzle. (01-26610/MD). ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000.

PARKER GH GRADE SXS SHOTGUN.

Lot #2081 (Sale Order 82 of 562)

Cal. 12 ga. 2 3/4". S# 79384. Bbls. 30" of Damascus steel w/ fixed Full & Full chokes. Steel bead. Case colored boxlock action w/ G grade engraving. Engraving features scenes of partridge on right side w/ ducks on left & pheasants on floorplate. Scenes are surrounded by scroll highlights & fancy borders that extend to forearm iron. Breech end of bbls. have borderline engraving. Steel tipped splinter forearm & hard rubber capped pistol grip stock of European walnut w/ G grade checkering. Toeline of stock has German silver shield. LOP: 14 1/4" over dog's head buttplate. DAC: 2". DAH: 3 1/8". Neutral cast. WEIGHT: 8 lbs, 5 ounces. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: The Parker Gun Collectors Association Inc. letter, "Parker shotgun, serial number 79384, was ordered by C.P. Utter of Bloomington, NE on August 11, 1896 and shipped on August 20, 1896. According to Parker Bros. Order Book No. 41, it was a GH hammerless, 12-gauge. It featured Damascus steel barrels with a length of 30 inches. Comment states to 'make shoot #4 close.' / The price was $80.00. / According to Parker Bros. Stock Book No. 28, the stock configuration was a capped pistol grip and its specifications were: Length of Pull: 14 1/4", Drop at Heel: 3 1/8", Weight: 8 pounds and 5 ounces. The chokes were patterned RH full and LH full.". CONDITION: metal finish has faded to gray, showing spotted light corrosion. Wood has worn finish & checkering, showing numerous scratches, marks & small dents. Sound action. Bores show spots of very light pitting. (01-26537/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,500-2,000.

OWNER IDENTIFIED PARKER PH SHOTGUN 1-1/2 FRAME

Lot #2082 (Sale Order 83 of 562)

WITH LETTER & PHOTO. Cal. 12 Ga. 2-5/8". S# 84198. Parker letter indicates this gun was shipped on July 30, 1896 to Jno H. Lord of Hallowell, Maine. This gun has 28" twist barrels engraved "PARKER BROS MAKERS. MERIDEN CONN. TWIST" on matted top rib. Barrel flats are stamped with correct markings and frame size "1 1/2" is on lump. Case hardened action with automatic safety and double triggers is engraved in "P" style with sprays of scroll within line and geometric borders; "PARKER BROS" is on each side. S# is on trigger guard tang. Lightly stump figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/8" over Parker dogs head buttplate with spur. Flat top point pattern checkering is at grip. German silver shield on toeline is engraved "WEBSTER GATCHELL" (Consignor has provided a photograph of a young man holding two dead rabbits that also pictures two shotguns; one a hammer gun; the other, definitely a Parker, purported to be this gun). MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: L .731. R .730. Restriction: L .028 (mod). R .004 (IC). Wall thickness: L .032. R .033. STOCK: DAH: 3-1/4". DAC: 1-13/16". CAST: neutral. LOP: 14-3/8". WEIGHT: 7 lb. 6 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Parker letter and old photo. CONDITION: fine to very fine. Barrels retaining about 90% original dramatic twist finish. Action retains about 60-70% original case hardening color; considerably silvered around bottom from normal hand wear. About 20% blue remains on trigger guard. Stocks retain over 90% original varnish with a good scattering of marks and areas of darkening. Checkering is lightly worn. Bores are bright and shiny without noted problems. Action is tight. Mechanically good. A pretty good antique PH Parker on a hard to find frame size. (01-26980/MGM). ANTIQUE. $1,500-2,000.

PARKER GH GRADE WESTLEY RICHARDS SLEEVED SXS

Lot #2083 (Sale Order 84 of 562)

SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. S# 85325. Bbls. 27" sleeved. Breech area of left bbl. is marked "WESTLEY RICHARDS / LONDON ENGLAND". IC & Mod chokes. Ivory front & mid beads. Case colored action has G grade hand engraving. Double triggers. Extractors. Splinter forearm & hard rubber capped pistol grip stock of nicely grained black walnut. Forearm has nearly full coverage hand checkering. Stock has fancy hand checkering w/ additional checkering on ears & fleur-de-lis drop points. Toeline of stock has a German silver nameplate. LOP: 14 1/2" to a checkered skeleton steel butt. DAC: 1 5/8". DAH: 3 1/4". Neutral cast. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: included is a Parker Gun Collector's Association letter detailing grade GH, original bbls., 30" of damascus steel, shipped Oct 13 1898 to J.A. Johnston of Pittsburgh PA. CONDITION: sleeved bbls. retain 98% finish. 90% restored case colors. Refinished wood shows scratches & marks. Forearm latch spring is broken. Very good bores. (01-26405/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,200-1,600.

PARKER BROS. GRADE 2 HAMMERLESS SXS SHOTGUN.

Lot #2084 (Sale Order 85 of 562)

Cal. 12 Ga., 2 5/8". S# 85625. Mfg. 1897. The Damascus 30" barrels have matted rib with bright front bead. Full chokes. Receiver has acanthus scroll engraving highlight scene of quail on left side, ducks on right & pheasant on bottom. Engraving extends to fences, forearm release. Action features inletting for doll's head rib extension, double triggers, extractors & auto-safety. Splinter walnut forearm with point pattern checkering, patented release & matching numbered iron. Pistol buttstock with hard rubber grip cap & toeline name shield. LOP: 13 3/4" to dog's head buttplate. WEIGHT: 7 lbs., 5 oz. CONDITION: metal show brown / gray patina throughout with peppery oxidation & marks. Wood has an age related wear with checkering flattened to almost smooth appearance, large gouges & scattered sm. cracks. Bores show some shine with pitting forward of chambers, scratches & fouling. Barrels appear tight on face. (01-26970/MD). ANTIQUE. $1,200-1,800.

PRETTY GOOD 20 GA. PARKER TROJAN DOUBLE SHOTGUN.

Lot #2085 (Sale Order 86 of 562)

Please note as of 4/8/25 this item description has been updated. Please revisit this description and contact us with any questions. Cal. 20 Ga. 2-1/2". S# 220777. Mfg 1926. The 28" barrels are marked "PARKER BROS MAKERS MERIDAN. CT. U.S.A. TROJAN STEEL" on matted top rib. All correct markings are on barrel flats with gauge and frame size "0" on rear lump. Case hardened action with automatic safety and double triggers is engraved "Parker Bros" on each side. S# is on trigger guard tang. Plain American walnut pistol grip stock measures 14-1/8" over ribbed hard rubber buttplate. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching splinter forend has spring tension release. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: L .617. R .618. Restriction: L .022 (mod). R .016 (light mod). Wall thickness: L .028. R .030. STOCK: DAH: 2-7/8". DAC: 1-15/16". CAST: neutral. LOP: 14-1/8". WEIGHT: 6 lb. 4 oz. CONDITION: fine to very fine. Barrels retaining about 90% original blue. Action with 60-70% original case hardening color; fades to brown around bottom. Trigger guard blue is completely flaked to gray-brown. Stocks retain nearly all of their original varnish finish with a scattering of light marks. Action show some hammering marks on right side along bottom edge that are not too obtrusive. Bores are bright and shiny throughout. Action is tight. Mechanically good. (25-1610/MGM). CURIO. $2,500-3,500.

L.C. SMITH LONG RANGE SPECIALTY GRADE SXS SHOTGUN.

Lot #2086 (Sale Order 87 of 562)

Cal. 12 ga. 3". S# RE97917. Bbls. 32" of Nitro Steel. White front & mid beads. Bottom of bbl. lug is marked "LONG RANGE". Case colored sidelock action w/ specialty grade engraving. Right lockplate features a waterfowl scene w/ flying mallard. Left lockplate upland scene shows two quail. Balance of receiver has foliate engraving & straight line borders that extend to the trigger guard, forearm iron & breech end of bbls. Hunter one SST. Selective ejectors. Schnable tipped beavertail forearm & horn capped pistol grip stock of fancy black walnut. German silver presentation plate in toeline is engraved "J / SANDS / W". LOP: 14" over Hawkins pad. DAC: 1 3/4". DAH: 2 1/2". Stock has approx. 1/8" cast off. WEIGHT: 8 lbs, 7.6 oz. Bore diameter: RT .727, LT .727. Choke constriction: RT .040, LT .040. Minimum wall thickness: RT .036, LT .037. Mfg. 1927. CONDITION: over 95% lightly faded bbl. blue showing edge wear on rib. Action has 70% lightly faded case colors w/ silvering in carry areas. Stocks have very good refinish w/ lightly freshened checkering. Tight action, top lever sits slightly right of center. Very good bright bores. (25-732/DS). CURIO. $4,500-6,000.

L.C. SMITH BAKER MODEL QUALITY C SXS HAMMER

Lot #2087 (Sale Order 88 of 562)

SHOTGUN. Cal. 10 ga. 3". S# 9881. Bbls. 32" of Damascus steel. Fixed Full & Full chokes. Brass front bead. Case colored exposed hammer action w/ scroll highlights & borderline engraving. Action is opened by pushing the front trigger forward. Ebony tipped splinter forearm & hard rubber capped pistol grip stock of nicely grained walnut w/ point pattern hand checkering. LOP: 13 3/4" over checkered hard rubber buttplate. DAC: 2 3/16". DAH: 3 3/8". Neutral cast. WEIGHT: 9 lbs, 12.4 oz. Estimated total of 8,305 mfg. in Syracuse, New York between 1878-1884. CONDITION: browned bbl. finish shows carry wear & light spotting, having an attractive Damascus pattern. Action retains small amounts of lightly visible case colors in protected areas w/ carry areas fading to gray. Stocks have light worn finish & checkering, showing scratches, marks & small dents. Sound mechanics. Bores are generally bright, showing areas of light pitting. (01-26538/DS). ANTIQUE. $2,500-3,500.

L.C. SMITH FIELD GRADE FEATHERWEIGHT SXS SHOTGUN.

Lot #2088 (Sale Order 89 of 562)

Cal. 16ga. 2 3/4". S# FW190029. Bbl 28" of Armor steel. Brass front and mid beads. Fixed MOD and FULL chokes. Cased color sidelock action. Double triggers. Extractors. Automatic safety. Splinter forearm and hard rubber capped pistol grip stock of nicely grained walnut with hand checkering. LOP: 14" over original buttplate. DAC: 1 1/2". DAH: 2 1/2". WEIGHT: 6lb 11.4 oz. Manufactured 1939. CONDITION: fine, original shotgun. Bbls have 97% blue showing light muzzle and edge wear. Action retains over 90% bright case colors. Good, original wood finish shows light scattered scratches and marks. Tight action. Very good bright bores. (25-1447/DS). CURIO. $2,000-3,000.

SCARCE L.C. SMITH 410 FIELD GRADE SXS SHOTGUN WITH

Lot #2089 (Sale Order 90 of 562)

28" BARRELS. Cal. 410, 2 1/2". S# FW94970. Bbl. 28" w/ fixed full & full chokes. Case colored sidelock action. Double triggers, extractors w/ 2 position top tang safety. Splinter forearm & hard rubber capped pistol grip stock w/ hand checkering. LOP: shortened to 13 1/2" over reinstalled buttplate. Only 2,509 field grade 410 shotguns were mfg. between 1926-50. Of those, only 1,076 had 28" bbls. CONDITION: 90% bbl. blue showing light muzzle & carry wear. Action retains 80% nicely visible case colors. Original wood finish shows wear w/ scattered scratches & marks. Stock has small chips on either side of trigger plate. The forearm has a deep gouge in the rear portion of the checkering. Action is tight & crisp. Bright bores. (24-936). CURIO. $5,000-7,000.

LC SMITH GRADE 3E 2 BARREL SET SXS SHOTGUN.

Lot #2090 (Sale Order 91 of 562)

Cal. 12 ga. 2 3/4". S#. 206220. Bbls: (1). 26" fluid steel w/ green fiber optic front sight. Choke constriction: Rt.: .029., Lt: .035. (2). Shortened to 22", broken brass front bead. Cyl. bores. Side lock action has No. 3 factory engraving featuring oval viginettes w/ ducks on right lock plate and quail on left. Scenes are highlighted by arabesque scroll & straight line borders. Double trigger. Selective ejectors. Three position top tang safety. Both bbls. have individual properly numbered ebony tipped splinter forends. Hard rubber capped pistol grip stock of fancy thin shell walnut. LOP: shortened to 13 7/16" over an aftermarket Hawkins pad. Weight w/ 26" bbls: 7 lbs. 7.4 ozs. CONDITION: action has traces of case colors in protected areas, balance is fading to silver/gray showing spotted light corrosion. Both bbls. retain over 98% reblued finish. 26" bbls. are missing ejector plunger ass. & have very good bores. 22" bbls. have some pitting forward of the chamber in the right bore. Refinished stock & forends have recut checkering retaining a few light dents. Action is tight & sound. (25-894/DSD). CURIO. $2500-3500.

NICELY DONE L.C. SMITH MONOGRAM UPGRADE SXS 20 GA.

Lot #2091 (Sale Order 92 of 562)

SHOTGUN. Please note as of 5/8/25 this item description has been updated. Please revisit this description and contact us with any questions. Cal. 20 Ga., 2 3/4". S# FWE176839. Bbls. 26" with concave solid matted rib, choked IC and Full with ejectors. This shotgun started out life as a Specialty grade and has since been placed through a custom upgrade to replicate a Monogram. Top of bbl marked "L.C. Smith Monogram GRADE" behind gold band inlay. Single line of simple floral engraving appears on each bbl. in area at front of chambers. Case colored action features fine scroll engraving with occasional floral accents. 4 Standing pigeons appear on left side, with 2 game bird on right and 4 waterfowl on bottom above applied "HUNTER ONE TRIGGER". Highly figured, oil finished checkered walnut pistol grip stock & beavertail forend. LOP: 14" over checkered wood butt. DAC: 1 1/4". DAH: 2 1/8". CONDITION: wood and metal very good as refinished during upgrade. Bores very good. Right side of stock has wood impression from prior label "20 Ga MONOGRAM". Action in need of service as it does not cock wither bbl. Rear tang appears to have later touch up Cold Blue finish. Barrels are sleeved. (25-1410/BH). CURIO. $800-1,200.

LC SMITH SPECIALTY GRADE SINGLE TRAP SHOTGUN.

Lot #2092 (Sale Order 93 of 562)

Cal. 12ga 2 3/4". S# S123601.S. Bbl is 32" vent rib w/ white front and mid beads. Choke is opened from FULL to MOD. Case colored boxlock action w/ rotary bolt locking. Automatic ejector. Engraving features a partridge on right side w/ portrait of hunting dog on left. Scenes are surrounded by open pattern vine type scroll w/ shaded backgrounds that continues to upper and lower receiver areas, trigger guard and forearm iron. Schnable tipped beavertail forearm w/ hard rubber capped pistol grip stock of fancy walnut. Bottom of forearm has added circular medallion marked "WGC/Inc". LOP: Altered to 14 5/8" over a poorly fit Hy-Gun pad and 1 1/4" of added wood spacers. LOP over a Redhead slip-on rubber pad is 15". Comb is cut and spliced with a gradual rise starting 1 3/4" behind the peak. DAC: 1 13/16". Drop at raised portion of comb: 1 7/8". DAH: 2 1/2". WEIGHT: 8lb 8 oz. CONDITION: 80% lightly worn bbl blue. Action retains 30% lightly visible case colors. Wood has added finish over checkering wear and handling marks. Bottom of forearm is dished between the release and forearm iron. Ejector is weak. Very good bore. (25-1552/DS). CURIO. $1,500-2,000.

LC SMITH PRE-1913 GRADE 1 SIDELOCK 2 BBL. SET

Lot #2093 (Sale Order 94 of 562)

SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. S# 31752. Bbls. 1: 30" of Damascus steel w/ brass bead. Bbls. 2: shortened to 24 11/16" of Damascus steel w/ brass bead. Chambers & forcing cones are lengthened to 2 3/4" on both sets of bbls. Sidelock action w/ no. 1 engraving having restored case colored finish. Double triggers. Extractors. Hard rubber capped pistol grip stock of nicely grained thinshell walnut. LOP: shortened to 14 1/4" over an aftermarket solid red London style pad. DAC: 2". DAH: 3". Neutral cast. Both sets of bbls. have individual ebony tipped splinter forearms. Stock & forearms have point pattern hand checkering. Bbls. 1: Bore diameter: R .739 L .739. Choke constriction: R .031 L .036. Minimum wall thickness: R .030 L .023. Bbls. 2: Bore diameter: R .746 L .745. Choke constriction: R cyl. L cyl. Minimum wall thickness: R .035 L .031. WEIGHT w/ 30" bbls: 7 lbs, 7.8 oz. S# indicates 1890 mfg. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: itemized restoration invoice from Briley of Houston, Texas dated 3/14/2014. Restoration & repairs included case coloring, brown bbls., back boring, wood refinish, pad installation & other repairs. Total restoration cost was $3,975. Gun & bbl. sets are housed in Browning traditional 2 bbl. set o/u case. CONDITION: near excellent as restored. Action retains 99% restored case colors. Bbls. retain 99% restored browned finish showing vivid Damascus patterns. Very good refinished wood w/ recut checkering. All bores are bright. Mechanics are sound. (01-25562/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,500-2,500.

A.H. FOX STERLINGWORTH TWO GAUGE SET SXS SHOTGUN.

Lot #2094 (Sale Order 95 of 562)

Cals. 16 & 20 ga. S# 360245. Bbls.1: 16 ga. 2 3/4". Original 30" A.H. Fox marked of Sterlingworth Fluid Compressed Steel w/ splinter forearm. Fixed Mod & full choke w/ steel front bead. Bbls.2: 20 ga. 2 3/4". Added 26" Savage Arms Corporation marked w/ beavertail forearm. Fixed IC & Mod chokes w/ white front & mid beads. Added bbls. & forearm iron are properly numbered to the gun. Case colored boxlock action w/ borderline engraving. Double triggers. Extractors. Replacement hard rubber capped pistol grip stock of fancy walnut having additional checkering on stock ears. LOP: 13 15/16" over hard rubber buttplate. DAC: 1 5/8". DAH: 2 5/16". Stock has a slight cast on. WEIGHT: w/ 30" barrels 6 lbs, 9.6 oz. Mfg. 1926. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Winchester Model 23 yellow vinyl covered case. CONDITION: very nice two ga. set. 16 ga. bbls. retain over 95% lightly faded blue showing small spots of wear & corrosion. 20 ga. bbls. retain over 98% blue showing small wear spots & handling marks. All bores are near excellent. Action retains 90% case colors w/ areas of light pitting on right side adjacent to the stock & on the top tang. Stock & both forearms have very good finish w/ sharp checkering. Stock has a small chip & hairline crack behind the top tang. Action is tight & on face. (25-768/DS). MODERN. $2,000-2,900.

A.H. FOX CE UPGRADE SXS SHOTGUN

Lot #2095 (Sale Order 96 of 562)

Please note as of 4/29/25 this item description has been updated. Please revisit this description and contact us with any questions. Cal. 12 Ga., 2 3/4". S# 33122A. Bbls. 28" with concave matted solid rib & steel front bead, choked IM & Mod. Case colored boxlock action features added fine scroll engraving with game bird vignettes on left and right plus pointing dog on bottom. Chambers of bbls decorated with matching fin scroll with straight and wavy borders at breech. Left bbl. marked on side "CE GRADE". Checkered walnut capped pistol grip stock & splinter forend. Stock ears have added checkering. Ejectors. Double triggers. Philadelphia Mfg. LOP: 14 1/4" over Old English pad. CONDITION: all finishes very good to near excellent as refurbished at time of upgrade. Bright shiny bores. Trigger pulls are a little strong. Ejectors are out of time. (25-1401/BH) CURIO. $1,200-1,800.

A.H. FOX PHILADELPHIA MADE STERLINGWORTH 20 GAUGE

Lot #2096 (Sale Order 97 of 562)

SXS SHOTGUN. Please note as of 4/8/25 this item description has been updated. Please revisit this description and contact us with any questions. Cal. 20 Ga., 2 3/4". S# 260282. Mfg. 1928. Sterlingworth 28" barrels with matte rib having white beads & rib extension. Full chokes. Case hardened boxlock action with double triggers, extractors & auto safety. Walnut splinter checkered forearm with matching numbered iron. Walnut pistol grip checkered stock with black grip cap. LOP: Stock has been cut to 13 1/8" to red pad. CONDITION: barrels have fair fading blue mixing with brown patina showing pinprick oxidation, muzzle wear & scratches throughout. Receiver has case colors in protected areas, balance gray/brown patina showing wear spots of varnish, worn marking & silvering in carry areas. Fair forearm with peeling varnish, marks & wear to checkering. Fair buttstock shows large areas of peeling finish, deep gouges, marks, chips around buttpad & wear to checkering. Bores are shiny with light scratches. Barrels appear to fit tight on face. (25-1609/MD). MODERN. $1,000-1,500.

VERY RARE FACTORY CUT-AWAY OF AN ITHACA NID DOUBLE

Lot #2097 (Sale Order 98 of 562)

SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 Ga. 2-3/4". S# 425559. Most cut-away guns are made by a machinist without much to do on a rainy Saturday afternoon. The guns are usually well worn and the machined openings are bright. This gun was obviously made by the factory as a cut-away. Case hardening color is on sides of milled out openings and factory roll die information is not on cut-away side and gun is in unfired condition. This gun can possibly still be safely fired as barrels are not compromised. They measure 30" and are marked "SMOKELESS POWDER STEEL" "MADE IN THE U.S.A.". Barrel flats are stamped with S#, chamber length and chokes ? "4". Case hardened early (1926) NID action has cocking indicators on top and is fitted with automatic safety. Right side of action has rolled on Ithaca dog and info along with deeply cut eight pointed star. There are no traces of engraving or markings on left side of action. Matching stars are on bottom of action and trigger guard bow. Stump figured American walnut capped pistol grip buttstock has left side of action area cut away to view workings of hammers, cocking rods, safety, etc. The point pattern checkering at left side of grip has truncated points that purposely do not extend into machined openings. Matching splinter forend with Deeley release also has stock cut away on left side to view mechanism. Internal parts are nicely polished. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: L .728. R .728. Restriction: L .037 (full). R .036 (full). Wall thickness: L .038. R .036. STOCK: DAH: 2-11/16". DAC: 1-3/8". CAST: neutral. LOP: 14-1/4". WEIGHT: 7 lb. 7 oz. CONDITION: exceptionally fine; retaining nearly all factory finishes on wood and metal. Most likely unfired. There are only a few handling and assembly marks found. Bores are bright and shiny. Mechanically fine. (25-224/MGM). CURIO. $2,500-4,500.

EARLY FACTORY ENGRAVED ITHACA 5E SINGLE BARREL

Lot #2098 (Sale Order 99 of 562)

SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 Ga., 2 3/4". S# 274362T. Mfg. 1917. Bbl. 34" vent rib, choked Mod. with white front & mid beads. Case hardened boxlock action features floral pattern engraving with fancy borders. Game scene on right shows bobwhite quail with pheasant on left. Water table marked "SD" on left flat. Walnut checkered pistol grip stock & unusual fancy beavertail forend of nicely figured walnut. Forend has grasping grooves toward action transitioning to standard checkering. Buttstock has blank name shield in belly. LOP: 14" over deteriorating hard rubber pad. DAC 1 5/8". DAH: 2". CONDITION: Bbl. retains 90%+ lightly faded blue. Original case colors remain bright & vivid with sharp engraving. Stock set show numerous light scratches and handling marks. Very good bore. (25-1359/BH). CURIO. $1,500-2,500

EARLY ITHACA GRADE 4E SXS SHOTGUN.

Lot #2099 (Sale Order 100 of 562)

Cal. 12ga 2 5/8". S# 190700. Bbls 28" of damascus steel. Fixed MOD and FULL chokes. Brass front bead. Factory engraved action features a pointing setter on the right side with pointer on left and flying mallard on floorplate. Scenes are surrounded by foliate scroll and fancy borders. Trigger guard engraving features a woodcock. Double triggers. Ejectors. Splinter forearm and hard rubber capped pistol grip stock. Nicely grained black walnut with brass shield and toeline. LOP: Altered to 13 7/8" over an added Ithaca Sunburst pad. Stock and forearm have segmented fleur-de-lis Grade 4 hand checkering. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: letter from Ithaca Guns dated August 15, 2023 states "The original manufacturer's data for the serial number 190700, as extracted from the original Ithaca records housed in this museum, are as follows: Type: Shotgun; Grade: 4; Gauge: 12; Barrel Length: 28; Ejectors; Damascus; Date Finished: October 27, 1909". CONDITION: refinished shotgun. Damascus bbls retain 90% of re-brown finish having a light gray tone. Action has 98% restored case colors. Sanded and refinished wood have lightly worn checkering. Good bright bores. (25-1162/DS). CURIO. $1,000-1,500.

COLT MODEL 1883 HIGH GRADE SXS SHOTGUN.

Lot #2100 (Sale Order 101 of 562)

Cal. 10ga 2 7/8". S# 1293. Bbls 32" of damascus steel. Fixed FULL/FULL chokes. Cased color boxlock action with fine hand engraving. Right side scene depicts a pointer and two partridge. Left side scene shows a fox and two quail. Scenes are surrounded by arabesque scroll that continues to upper and lower receiver areas as well as forearm iron. Floor plate is engraved "PATENTED AUG. 22. SEP. 19. 1882". Double triggers. Extractors. Ebony tipped splinter forearm and round knob pistol grip stock of fine European walnut with drop points having a German silver presentation plate in toeline. Stock and forearm have point pattern hand checkering with additional checkering on stock ears. LOP: 14 1/8" over an age hardened London style solid red pad. WEIGHT: 9lbs 4.4oz. Total of 7,366 manufactured 1883-95, this gun was produced in 1885. CONDITION: bbl finish is fading to gray with small marks showing good damascus pattern in forward sections. Action retains small amounts of lightly visible case colors in protected areas. Stocks have moderately worn finish and checkering with scratches and small dents. Recoil pad is cracked at base with partially missing pad from age related cracking. Action is tight with lever sitting slightly right of center. Good bright bores. (01-26890/DS). ANTIQUE. $3,000-5,000.

E. REMINGTON & SONS 1882 SXS HAMMER

Lot #2101 (Sale Order 102 of 562)

SHOTGUN. Cal. 10 Ga., 2 5/8" S# 13886. Mfg. 1882-1888. Damascus steel barrels have been cut to 24" with brass bead. Cyl. bores. Locks and receiver have light border & scroll engraving. Action features double triggers & extractors. Checkered walnut stock set with ebony forearm tip, Deeley forearm release & round knob pistol grip. LOP: 13.5" to steel buttplate. CONDITION: barrels show dull damascus pattern along with worn markings to a brown patina appearance showing marks throughout. Receiver has faded to gray patina with marks & spots of varnish. Lightly sanded & refinished wood shows varnish in the checkering, numerous handling marks & scattered small chips; large crack on left side through wrist. Bores shows heavy pitting. (01-26967/md). ANTIQUE. $2,000-4,000.

REMINGTON MODEL 1894 GRADE A SXS SHOTGUN.

Lot #2102 (Sale Order 103 of 562)

Cal. 12ga 2 5/8". S# 111739. Bbls are 30" of damascus steel. Fixed FULL/FULL chokes. Brass front bead. Case colored boxlock action w/ double triggers. Extractors. Automatic safety. Splinter forearm and round knob stock of checkered walnut. LOP: 13 7/8" over original buttplate. CONDITION: bbls retain 80% brown finish showing good damascus pattern w/ areas of surface corrosion. Action retains visible case colors in protected areas w/ balance turning to a dark brown. Forearm has worn finish w/ lightly worn checkering showing scratches, dents and marks. Stock has lightly worn finish and lcheckering showing scratches, handling marks and mildew spots. Action is tight. Very good bright bores. (25-205/DS). CURIO. $700-1,000.

BAKER GUN CO. BATAVIA LEADER SIDELOCK SXS SHOTGUN.

Lot #2103 (Sale Order 104 of 562)

Cal. 12ga 2 1/2". S# 3418. Bbls are 30" of Batavia damascus steel. Fixed FULL and MOD chokes. Steel front bead. Case colored sidelock action with pointing dogs on the locks. Dogs are surrounded by straight line borders with scroll highlights. Double triggers. Extractors. Ebony tipped splinter forearm and round knob walnut stock with hand checkering. LOP: 14" over original checkered hard rubber buttplate. CONDITION: very nice original gun. Bbls retain over 90% browned finish showing vivid damascus pattern. Action retains 80% lightly faded case colors. Original wood finish shows light wear with scattered scratches and marks. Tight action, top lever sets nicely right of center. Very good bright bores. (25-1158/DS). CURIO. $1,000-1,500.

IVER JOHNSON HERCULES GRADE SXS SHOTGUN.

Lot #2104 (Sale Order 105 of 562)

Cal. 410 3". S# 3187E. Bbl. 28" w/ steel front bead w/ fixed full & full chokes. Case colored boxlock action. Selective ejectors. Aftermarket Miller single non-selective trigger. Walnut forearm & straight grip stock w/ hand checkering. LOP: 14" over an aftermarket Hawkins red ventilated pad. Mfg. 1924-1935. CONDITION: 90% bbl. blue showing carry wear. Action retains 40% lightly faded case colors. Refinished stocks have freshened checkering. Mechanics appear sound. Good bores. (24-6407/DS). CURIO. $1,400-1,900.

EXTRAORDINARY, HISTORIC DANIEL FRASER MANNLICHER

Lot #2105 (Sale Order 106 of 562)

RIFLE WITH TAKE DOWN ACTION MADE FOR BRITISH BARONET & FRIEND OF THEODORE ROOSEVELT, SIR ALFRED PEASE, IN THE EARLY 1890'S (Description prepared by Mr. Drake). Please note as of 4/8/25 this item description has been updated. Please revisit this description and contact us with any questions. Daniel Fraser, Edinburgh. Extraordinary Historic Mannlicher-Schoenauer, "take-down" action, African sporting rifle, #2846, in 6.5x 53R Dutch, completed for a British Baronet, Sir Alfred E. Pease, in the early 1890's. Sir Alfred's prowess as a lion hunter was widely known and highly regarded throughout Africa, so much so that Theodore Roosevelt, in preparation for his legendary, year long, African Safari in 1909, chose Sir Alfred to introduce him to lion hunting. T.R.'s first stop on his safari was a prolonged stay with Sir Alfred and Lady Pease at their home, "Kitanga", in the Athi Plains of Kenya, East Africa. During his stay there he and Sir Alfred became fast friends and the first three chapter's of Roosevelt's classic book, "African Game Trails", relate his and his son Kermit's adventures while staying there. Later, in 1913, Pease published his classic, "Book Of The Lion", which is an absolute must read for anyone with any interest in African hunting during the golden age of the late 19th and early 20th century. In his book Sir Alfred refers to the Fraser rifle as " his constant companion since 1892" and continues on to extol it's many virtues and give his reasons for choosing it over the more common larger bores, which you will better understand when you learn more about his unorthodox method of chasing lions across the plains on horseback, dropping the reins at full gallop, and dispatching the lion with the little .256 ! If you are in any way interested, go to the link below for the complete, 29-minute, uncut version of the "Shooting USA – Histories Guns" video interview that ran on The Outdoor Channel a few months ago. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2pva9Y_RjA&t=44s Weight: 7 1/2 Lbs. Stock: 14 1/2" LOP. Superb 26" steel barrel with excellent bore and very precise open sights consisting of a single fixed 100 yd. rear sight with 3 folding leaves out to 400 yd., and a tiny spirit level like those found on the best long range target rifles of an earlier era. The ramp front sight has a very thin blade with a tiny round porcelain dot affixed to the rear, and a larger flip-up twilight bead. In addition, there is a Lyman folding, windage and elevation adjustable, peep sight located just behind the rear tang of the action that, when brought into play, brings the rear sight, front sight, and target all into near perfect focus at the same time! Now, for most of us old-timers who grew up using open sights, that over-simplified explanation will be superfluous, however, I have been around enough to realize there are lots of younger folks hunting out there who have never had to depend on anything other than scopes. Well, enough of that …. the point I want to make is that this little rifle has the best configuration of open sights I have had the pleasure of shooting in recent memory, perhaps ever, and, assuming proper lighting conditions, I would not hesitate to use it on certain types of game out to 200 yards. The silky smooth action is fitted with a "Fraser Patent" trigger group which incorporates an ingenious and mechanically rather simple intercepting safety sear which I have never before seen on a bolt action rifle. Barrel "take-down" is accomplished by removing the large knurled set screw in the left side of the action, then unscrewing the barrel from the action. The highly figured stock, with game log carved into the right side, records 36 species of game, 100 animals, harvested with this rifle between 1900 and 1909 in Southern Africa, Sudan Somali Land, and British East Africa Kenya Colony. "Kongoni", is Swahili for Wildebeest/Coke's Hartebeest … African species of grassland antelope … 17 taken, along with a number of Hippo, Lion, and Leopard! It is interesting to note that the African Atlas bear was thought to have finally become extinct in the late 19th century; According to Wikipedia, "the last one recorded to be killed by hunters was in 1870 in the Tetouan Mountains in northern Morocco". There were apparently at least a few of the species left when Sir Alfred recorded on the butt of this rifle one taken by himself in 1901, possibly 1902. Continued. For complete description, please visit www.poulinauctions.com

INCREDIBLE MATCHED PAIR OF EARLY FLINTLOCK JAEGER

Lot #2106 (Sale Order 107 of 562)

RIFLES BY PAUL POSER OF PRAGUE WITH WONDERFUL RAISED RELIEF ENGRAVED DETAILING BY FRANZ MATZENKOPF. Cal. 57. S# NSN. Paul Poser (1646-1730) ranked among the best craftsman working in the famed Bohemian area of iron production and gun making. Many surviving examples of his work are found in the finest arms collections throughout the world. His works include wheellock guns and rifles from the 1680's to early 1700's, as well as early flintlocks like this stunning pair. These rifles have 26-1/2" deeply swamped octagon barrels with dramatic flares at muzzles. Barrels are mounted with "V" notch bronze rear sights with two folding leaves and silver front beads. Top flats are engraved "Pavl. POSER (Gold poincon as shown on page 976 of Heer) IN. PRAG.". Barrel tangs are engraved with the numbers "1" & "2". Flint locks with rounded and slightly arched plates feature inset rounded pans, unbridled friction frizzens and feather springs with long filed spear finials. Serpentine cocks are also round bodied. Cocks and frizzens are neatly chased with some raised decoration. Feather springs are also decoratively filed. Locks are engraved with hunting scenes showing jaegers carrying guns being followed by dogs in front of cocks; stags run away on lockplate tails. The area framed by the feather springs is engraved "P. POSER". Stocks made of lightly marbled and figured European walnut extend to muzzles with horn caps and are pinned to barrels. Butts are deeply fluted reminicent of wheelock styling and moulded cheekpieces are on left sides. Areas behind barrel tangs as well as either side of cheekpieces are relief carved with open scrolls. Slightly raised mouldings surround locks and most furniture and extend along ramrod channels. Bronze ormolu furniture consisting of buttplates with large, long top tangs, pierced sideplates and trigger guards with foliate finials have engraved border mouldings and other incised work. This decoration frames superbly rendered relief chased carvings consisting of swags, ribbons and foliage surrounding grotesque faces on tops of buttplates. Full bodied statues of Diana goddess of the hunt, with her crescent coronet and hound at her side, are on trigger guard bows. Wonderful pierced sideplates are decorated with a border of relief carved scrolls outlining scenes of hunters at right and hounds retrieving a hare at left. Relief scroll is on octagonal ramrod pipes and grotesque faces are on thimbles. Original hickory ramrods with horn tips, sling loops and buttons are still in place. A rack or collection number "N3" is on each toeline. CONDITION: very fine with evidence of considerable use but meticulous maintence. Barrels show a good amount of original blue totalling as much as 10%. Locks retain most of their bright polish. Only traces of gold remain on furniture. Stocks show hand wear at carry points and also exhibit a large number of marks, dings and scratches. Frizzens show a considerable number of strikes, however pans remain free from any rust or pitting. Touch holes are normal size with some light pitting evident on rifle #2. Four groove rifle bores remain bright, sharp and shiny. Again, rifle #2 shows more wear. Locks and frizzens operate flawlessly. Although pairs of pistols were often made and remain together; the chance of finding a pair of rifles by a famous maker is very rare. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (01-26149/MGM). ANTIQUE. $30,000-50,000.

INCREDIBLE TWO GUN TWO RIFLE SPORTSMANS BATTERY BY

Lot #2107 (Sale Order 108 of 562)

WOODWARD & FOSTER OF DONCASTER, ENGLAND IN MASSIVE TWO TIERED MAHOGANY CASE. This very well made four piece garniture contains a weapon for almost any conceivable shooting situation to be found in the UK at the time of its manufacture (Circa 1833-42). It consists of a double 13 bore shotgun for grouse, partridge, pigeons, etc. (which saw the most use); an 11 bore single shotgun for ducks & geese; a small bore rifle convertible to early breech loader for fallow deer and rooks (?) and a 14 bore rifle for stags. All are contained in large brass bound mahogany case complimented by many original accessories. Guns and rifles are marked either Woodward & Foster or Woodward & Co. Very little information is available regarding this maker except approximate dates. It appears that they sourced these fine guns from best makers in Birmingham and London. This magnificent set would almost certainly have been made for the Bowser family of Doon, near Dunblane, Scotland. 'HB' would be Howard Bowser, born 1825. He went to Glasgow about the year 1847, where he entered partnership with D.Y. Stewart, the inventor of a method of casting iron pipe vertically. The development of this trade, of which Messrs. Stewart & Bowser were considered the pioneers, grew to such an extent that, by the time of Mr. Bowser's death in 1899 at age seventy-five, the company had formed one of the most important industries of Glasgow, and Mr. Bowser was both well known and highly respected among gas and water engineers throughout the world. (1) Cal. 13 bore. S# 132. Double percussion game gun. The 30" fine damascus barrels are engraved "Woodward & Foster Patent Gunmakers, DONCASTER" on raised concave rib. Bottoms of barrels are stamped with Birmingham black powder proofs and S#'s. Breech plugs with unvented platinum blow outs have gold band across rear and rib extension is gold inlaid with a flying pigeon. Breech iron is nicely engraved with semi-relief scroll, front spring locks with flat faced broad hammers having stylized dolphin heads are also scroll engraved. "WOODWARD & FOSTER" is on stone set under a tree with running rabbit on left lock. Right lock shows same stone in open field with pheasant. Trigger plate has stylized pineapple finial with engraving of rail. Trigger guard is also scroll engraved. Stock of dense, lightly fiddle figured European walnut measures 14-1/2" over steel buttplate with long scroll engraved top tang. Point pattern checkering is at grip. A silver rectangle with cut corners on top of grip is engraved with the head of a billy goat rampant over initials "HB" (Consignor states that this is possibly Howard Bowser born 1825, of Doune, Scotland.). Stock attaches to barrels with captive sidebolt through oval silver escutcheons. Greenheart ramrod with brass tip and tail (worm under cap) mounts through two beaded pipes and steel thimble with pineapple finial. MEASUREMENTS: STOCK: DAH: 1-7/8". DAC: 1-1/2". CAST: neutral. LOP: 14-1/2". WEIGHT: 6 lb. 9 oz. CONDITION: fine as restored. Barrels nicely re-browned. Locks with dark case color. Trigger guard and buttplate heat blued, stock oil refinished. Engraving re-cut on trigger guard and buttplate. Gun retains nearly all restored finishes with some minor marks. Bores are good with scattered pitting. Locks are good. (2) Cal. 11 bore. S# 143. High condition single percussion gun with 30" twist barrel having under rib, is engraved "Woodward & Co Patent Gunmakers Doncaster" on top. Breech is filed with beaded Rigby type flats. Bottom of barrel is stamped with London black powder proofs and barrel maker's initials "CL" (the famous Charles Lancaster). Nicely filed breech plug with gold band at rear and platinum band at front has unvented engraved platinum blow out. Scroll engraving is on top. Breech iron is nicely scroll engraved. Front spring lock with nicely filed serpentine hammer with stylized dolphin head is also engraved with open scroll "Woodward & Co" is on stone at rear of running rabbit and gnarly old tree scene. Trigger plate has stylized pineapple finial with standing pheasant under a tree. Tree and running rabbit scene is also on trigger guard bow. Ebonized walnut half stock with horn tip measures 14-3/8" over case hardened steel buttplate with long top spur engraved with pheasant scene. Flat top point pattern checkering is at grip and a silver rectangle with goat and "HB" initials are at top of grip. Stock attaches to barrel with sidebolt through oval silver escutcheons. A greenheart ramrod with brass tip and tail (worm under cap) mounts through two plain pipes and matching thimble. MEASUREMENTS: STOCK: DAH: 1-5/8". DAC: 1-7/16". CAST: neutral. LOP: 14-3/8". WEIGHT: 6 lb. 11 oz. CONDITION: extra fine. Barrel retaining nearly all dramatic twist finish. Lock, breech iron and... Continued. For complete description, please visit www.poulinauctions.com (01-26111/MGM). ANTIQUE. $15,000-25,000.

FINE AS FOUND JAMES PURDEY TOP LEVER HAMMER DOUBLE

Lot #2108 (Sale Order 109 of 562)

SHOTGUN. Cal. 10 Bore 2-7/8". S# 9233 (1874). This lovely big bore has 31" three stripe fine damascus barrels. Narrow top rib is engraved "J. Purdey. 314 1/2 Oxford Street, London". This gun was made three years before the name change to James Purdey & Sons and nine years before the move to Audley St. Barrel flats are stamped with London black powder proofs and S#'s are on bottoms of barrels. Case hardened iron bar top lever action is fitted with front spring locks having tall serpentine rebounding hammers. Action features very early use of side clips to stabilize lateral movement of barrels (A Purdey Innovation) and double triggers. Gun appears to be #2 of a pair with the # "2" stamped on bottom of rear barrel lump, watertable and inside of forend iron. Action is engraved with 80% coverage meticulously executed small scroll most likely the work of James Lucas; head Purdey engraver at the time. Each lockplate is engraved "Purdey". Bottom of action is engraved "Purdey's Patent" and "Patent" is on top lever. Trigger guard is engraved with typical medium scroll and S# is on tang. Straight grip buttstock of very finely marbled and lightly stump figured European walnut measures 14-1/4" over checkered wood butt. Stock features usual point pattern checkering and vacant silver oval on toeline. Matching splinter forend with fancy steel tip attaches to barrels with captive side bolt through shaped steel escutcheons. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: L .787. R .791. Restriction: L .000 (Cyl). R .000 (Cyl). (Gun made before choke boring came into general use.) Wall thickness: L .035. R .031. STOCK: DAH: 2-11/16". DAC: 1-9/16". CAST: very slightly off. LOP: 14-1/4". WEIGHT: 8 lb. 4 oz. Factory records indicate that the gun was completed in 1874 for J.C. Grubb & Co. Philadelphia. CONDITION: exceptionally fine "as found". Barrels retaining approximately 90% original brown with fine definition to pattern. Action retains 70-80% original case hardening color, silvered on fences. Locks and hammers retain about 90% original color with some light flecking. Top lever has about 80% original blue. Trigger guard retains most of its original blue. Stocks retain most of their original oil finish, are quiet dry and show water spotting on left side of butt and a fair number of scratches and rubs on right; some fairly deep. Checkering shows very light wear. No structural problems are noted, except for a very small chip missing from left rear of forend. Bores are bright and shiny with no observed problems. Action is tight. Locks are crisp. Gun is quite dirty and could profit from a judicious cleaning and oiling. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (01-26115/MGM). ANTIQUE. $6,000-12,000.

JACK HAUGH CONTEMPORARY GOLDEN AGE KENTUCKY RIFLE

Lot #2109 (Sale Order 110 of 562)

Cal. 50. S# NSN. Jack Haugh is rated among the top traditional rifle makers in this country. Although he does not forge his own barrels he completely hand makes locks, furniture, etc. This very fine raised carved Kentucky type rifle has 42" swamped octagon barrel with "V" notch rear and silver blade front sights. "J. Haugh" is engraved on silver poincon on top flat behind rear sight. Barrel has platinum lined touch hole. Hand made lock with slightly arched chamfered plate and file decorated rebated tail; is fitted with serpentine cock, inset faceted pan, bridled friction frizzen and file decorated feather spring with foliate finial. Lockplate, cock and frizzen show some well cut scroll engraving. Trigger is not set. Full length stock made of very fine curly maple is brass mounted and has some inlaid silver decoration. Buttplate with faceted top has button release for patchbox cover. Patchbox itself has many piercing with sideplates and finial in scrolled form. Trigger guard with chamfered bow has finger spur. Silver inlays are present behind lockplate at top of grip, behind sideplate and with large oval inlay above cheekpiece engraved with a heraldic American eagle. Other furniture is nicely scroll engraved. Stock extends to muzzle with 2" brass cap and is attached to barrel with three captive sidebolts without escutcheons and another toward rear that has oval silver escutcheons. Well executed raised carved foliate scrolls are behind barrel tang and on sides of butt. Raised mouldings are around lockplate, sideplate and along ramrod channel. Plain hickory ramrod mounts through two beaded and faceted pipes and matching thimble. CONDITION: exceptionally fine. Very close to "As New"; appears unfired with only one or two flint strikes on frizzen. Bores bright, sharp and shiny throughout. Lock is crisp. A very handsome handmade rifle by one of the best. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (01-26122/MGM). ANTIQUE. $6,000-12,000.

EXCEPTIONALLY FINE SCOTTISH SINGLE SHOT PERCUSSION

Lot #2110 (Sale Order 111 of 562)

STALKING RIFLE BY THOMAS GOULD OF EDINBURGH. Cal. 55. S# NSN. Thomas Gould is not listed in any of the common references as a gunmaker in Edinburgh or any other location. This rifle is beautifully made as are most Scottish guns and rifles of the period and closely resembles the work of Alexander Henry. Perhaps Gould was a journeyman gunmaker for Henry and this rifle was his masterpiece. It has 32" twist steel octagon barrel with under rib and is rifled with seven grooves. Top flat of barrel is file cut and fitted with square notch rear and sourdough front sights which appear to be later replacements. A 2-1/2" dovetail for express rear sight is filled. Barrel is engraved "THOMAS GOULD" on upper right flat and "EDINBURGH" on upper left. Bottom flat is stamped with Birmingham black powder proof and bore size "39". Case hardened breech plug with vented platinum blowout and scroll engraved breech iron are nicely filed in a style similar to that of Alexander Henry. Front spring percussion lock with flat faced serpentine hammer has front sliding stalking safety. Lock and hammer exhibit fine scroll engraving "THOMAS GOULD" is engraved at front under barrel. Trigger blade is checkered and steel trigger guard engraved with running stag on bow has checkered tang which extends to steel grip cap. Half stock of dense, dark, well figured European walnut measures 14-5/8" over checkered steel buttplate with short top tang. Tang is engraved with a recumbent stag. A standing stag graces spring loaded patchbox cover on right side of buttstock. Trigger plate has stylized pineapple finial reminiscent of that often found on Alexander Henry rifles. Stock also features beaded shadow line right hand cheekpiece, widely spaced point pattern checkering at grip and around forend, horn forend tip and a sling button along with a vacant silver oval on toeline. Original greenheart ramrod with horn tip and brass tail mounts through two plain pipes and nicely filed thimble. Stock attaches to barrel with captive side bolt through shaped and engraved steel escutcheons. CONDITION: exceptionally fine original finish, however stock has been broken through the wrist and repaired. Barrel retains over 90% original brown with fine definition to pattern. Nearly all original case hardening color remains on breech plug, iron and lock. Some bright blue remains on trigger guard. Trigger plate shows cleaning to silver. A large amount of original blue is on buttplate and patchbox exhibits over 90% color. Stock retains most of its original oil finish with a fair scattering of marks. Break through wrist shows evidence of repairs with some infill and re-cut checkering. Bore is bright and shiny. Lock is crisp. A very attractive well made rifle. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (01-26129/MGM). ANTIQUE. $5,000-12,000.

6 BORE MANTON & CO SINGLE PERCUSSION DANGEROUS

Lot #2111 (Sale Order 112 of 562)

GAME GUN WITH CASE. Cal. 6 bore. S# NSN. In the early days of hunting pachyderms a sportsman might choose a large smooth bore gun in preference to a rifle as accuracy was not much worse and, all else being equal, the muzzle energy and striking power of a smooth bore gun was significantly greater than a rifle of the same caliber! Also, the ease and ease of loading was greatly enhanced. This well balanced big bore gun has 33" twist steel octagon barrel with under rib engraved "Manton & Co" on top flat. Bottom of barrel is stamped with Birmingham black powder proofs for 6 bore. Breech plug with scroll engraving on top does not have a blow out. Breech iron is scroll engraved. Front spring percussion lock with large flat side hammer is engraved with large open scroll. "Manton & Co" is on front of plate. Trigger plate has scroll engraved pineapple finial and scroll engraved trigger guard has tang that curls to form pistol grip. Somewhat figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2" over steel buttplate with long scroll engraved top tang. Point pattern checkering is at grip and a sling button is on toeline. Stock attaches to barrel with captive sidebolt through oval silver escutcheons. Ramrod is missing however it would have mounted through two plain pipes and well filed steel thimble. MEASUREMENTS: STOCK: DAH: 1-15/16. DAC: 1-7/16". CAST: neutral. LOP: 14-1/2". WEIGHT: 9 lb. 12 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: gun is housed in what appears to be its original mahogany case with inlet circular "D" ring handle. Case is lined in green cloth and a small Manton & Co label is in lid. Gun fits gun very well and bottom compartment contains a leather shot flask, steel nutcracker type ball mould marked "8", wad punch, ebony handled nipple wrench, ebony handled cleaning jags for nipples and hammer noses and a small pewter oil bottle. A covered compartment holds some lead balls and wads. CONDITION: fine. Barrel retaining over 60% original brown showing off metal pattern. A lot of case hardening color is left on breech plug. Breech iron, lock and furniture show cleaning to silvery gray and brown with some scattered pitting remaining. Stock retains most of an old oil refinish with a fair number of marks. Bore is good, mostly smooth and shiny with some scattered pitting toward muzzle. Superb, peerless quality, Brasier Lock with pierced 4-screw bridle with fly in the tumbler leaving no doubt as to it's intended use on dangerous game! Ramrod is missing. Case exterior shows marks and some long scratches but retains most of its original finish. Interior cloth is good with some fading, compressions and soiling. Label is fair to good with some stains and foxing. Accessories are generally good. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (01-26124/MGM). ANTIQUE. $6,000-9,000.

A GOOD ALEXANDER HENRY SINGLE SHOT PERCUSSION

Lot #2112 (Sale Order 113 of 562)

SPORTING RIFLE. Cal. 55. S# 314 (1859). Factory records indicate that this is a second quality single shot rifle with two groove rifling. In fact this barrel's rifling is multi- groove, but obviously original! Octagon damascus barrel measures 29" and is fitted with one standing and three nested leaf folding rear sight which appears to have been moved 4" closer to muzzle. Front sight is a rather modern sourdough type. Top flat is engraved "Alex.r Henry. Edinburgh". Barrel is fitted with an under rib and has London black powder proofs on bottom flat along with S#, "A.H." and caliber "33" bore. Breech plug with scroll engraving on top flat is unvented. Front spring lock without safety has flat faced serpentine hammer. It and case hardened breech iron are scroll engraved. "Alex.r Henry" is in front of running stag scene. Trigger plate has pineapple finial. Trigger guard, engraved with hounds chasing a stag on bow, has S# behind bow and extends to a spur forming grip. European walnut stock with some fiddle figure has horn tip and measures 14-3/8" over steel buttplate with long top tang engraved with scroll and deer scene. Walnut ramrod with horn tip and brass tail (worm under cap) mounts through two plain pipes and well filed thimble. Stock attaches to barrel with side bolt through steel escutcheons and is checkered at grip and forend. A silver rectangle at top of grip is pierced and threaded for a lollipop type tang sight. CONDITION: very good to fine. Barrel retaining over 60% original brown with good definition to pattern. Over 30% case hardening color remains on lock, breech iron and trigger plate. Traces of re-blue remain on buttplate and trigger guard. Stock shows some oil rubbed in over what appears to be original finish and has a fair number of marks and scratches. Bore is bright, sharp and shiny with one or two minor small pits toward muzzle. Locks is crisp. Original rear sight dovetail has not been filled. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (01-26117/MGM). ANTIQUE. $3,000-6,000.

FINE CONDITION CHARLES LANCASTER DOUBLE PERCUSSION

Lot #2113 (Sale Order 114 of 562)

SHOTGUN. Cal. 14 Bore. S# 1079. Consignor's notes indicate this fine gun was sold in 1849 to Lord Boyle Cape Hamilton, Bermuda. It has 30" laminated steel barrels with slightly raised game rib which is engraved with maker's name and address. Gun is #2 of a pair. Bottoms of barrels are stamped with London black powder proofs; S#'s and barrel maker's initials "CL". Breeches are well filed and have platinum blowouts; one with vertical vent, the other a replacement. Breech iron is engraved with very well cut shaded scroll and small scene of game bird on a branch. Front spring locks with tall flat faced serpentine hammers are engraved with well cut open scroll on tails and bird scenes in front of hammers. "C. Lancaster London" is in scrolled device on each lockplate. Trigger plate has pineapple finial. Blued trigger guard has dog scene on bow and more birds on tang along with S#. Beautifully marbled and figured European walnut straight grip stock measures 14-1/4" over steel buttplate engraved with spaniel chasing a pheasant on long top tang. A vacant silver rectangle is at top of grip. Stock attaches to barrels with single side bolt through oval silver escutcheons and is checkered at grip and forend. An ebony ramrod with brass tip and tail mounts through two plain pipes and pineapple thimble which is scroll engraved and has small bird scene. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: L .691. R .691. Restriction: L .000. R .000. Wall thickness: L .040. R .038. STOCK: DAH: 2". DAC: 1-3/8". CAST: about 1/4" off. LOP: 14-1/4". WEIGHT: 7 lb. 6 oz. CONDITION: very fine. Barrels retaining over 85% original brown with pin prick pitting remaining after meticulous cleaning mostly on rib and tops of barrels. 70-80% case hardeneding color remains on breech plugs, iron and locks. Most of the original bright blue remains on trigger guard bow and about 60% remains on buttplate. Stock is very fine retaining over 90% original finish with a scattering of marks and scratches. Checkering remains light in color with little wear. Bores are good; shiny with light frosting throughout. Locks are crisp. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (01-26119/MGM). ANTIQUE. $3,000-6,000.

HIGHLY FINISHED PERCUSSION DOUBLE RIFLE BY

Lot #2114 (Sale Order 115 of 562)

J.L. DOTTER, MADE FOR VALENTIN NEULAND OF WURZBERG. Cal. 54 (right barrel w/twist 8 groove rifling, left with straight rifling). S# NSN. Johann Leonhardt Dotter is known to have been working in Wurzburg, Bavaira around 1844. This finely made rifle is gold inlaid with his name and address on top rib of 27" Bernard damascus barrels. Gold bands and scrolls are also found at breech ends. Rib is fitted with one standing leaf rear and gold bead front sights dovetailed through. Breeches are not vented. Breech iron is very finely scroll engraved and fitted with folding aperture rear sight; adjustable for windage and elevation. Peninsula back spring locks with uniquely filed hammers are near fully engraved with more large shaded scroll matching that found on breech iron. This scroll is unusual in that the shaded infill of the whorls appears to be that of lettuce leaves, or perhaps lichen. This interesting scroll surrounds game scenes with gold inlaid subjects. A doe jumps over fence on left lock and a buck is standing in meadow on right. Trigger plate has long spear finial with matching open scroll engraving. Front trigger is set. Trigger guard with flat front and scroll to bow has carved horn grip extension. A gold inlaid dove is on bow. Buttplate is engraved "No. II" above the name "VALENTIN NEULAND" His obituary states he was born in Wurzburg 26 August 1795 and died 13 February 1873. He was a "privatier". (Man of independent means). More foliate scroll is on long top tang. Stock of well figured European walnut has right hand Bavarian cheekpiece and is checkered at grip. Stock attaches to barrels with captive side bolt through rectangular German silver escutcheons. An ebony ramrod with horn tip and steel tail with worm mounts through two plain pipes and scroll engraved thimble. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: photocopy of Valentin Neuland's obituary. CONDITION: good. Barrel retaining some original finish where protected; pattern difficult to see. Locks and other metal parts show light cleaning to overall silver gray. Engraving remains sharp and clear. Stock retains most of its original oil finish with many marks and has some added oil. Bores are very good to fine with strong rifling throughout. Right barrel showing scattered pitting. Locks are crisp. Trigger will not set (needs adjustment). PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (01-26113/MGM). ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000.

I. HOLLIS 8 BORE SINGLE PERCUSSION DANGEROUS GAME

Lot #2115 (Sale Order 116 of 562)

RIFLE. Cal. 8 Bore (7 groove rifling, groove dia. .850). S# NSN. 28" octagon to round twist barrel with under rib is fitted with one standing, two nested folding leaf rear and steel blade front sights. Top flat is engraved "I. HOLLIS & SONS LONDON" behind sight and "Made Expressly For F & C" in front of sight. Heavy patent breech and iron are scroll engraved. Breech is unvented. Front spring island lock with large serpentine hammer is engraved with matching scroll within geometric borders. Lock is also marked with two "IH&S" logos surrounded by "MAKER TO HER MAJESTYS WAR DEPARTMENT". Walnut half stock with German silver cap is iron mounted. Trigger guard has spur forming pistol grip. A rosewood ramrod with brass tip and tail (worm under cap) mounts through two plain pipes and matching thimble. CONDITION: very good as partially refinished. Barrel retaining nearly all of a good re-brown. Other metal parts show cleaning to silver highlights over brown. Stock retains most of what it appears to be its original oil finish with some added oil. There are some minor repairs noted on left side of barrel channel with replaced wood on right side between lock and patent breech. There is loss of wood on right side of top tang. Bore is very good with strong rifling throughout and some scattered pitting. Lock is good. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (01-26109/MGM). ANTIQUE. $4,000-6,000.

I. HOLLIS 8 BORE SINGLE PERCUSSION DANGEROUS GAME

Lot #2116 (Sale Order 117 of 562)

RIFLE. Cal. 8 Bore (7 groove rifling). S# NSN. 28" tapered octagon twist barrel with under rib is fitted with one standing, two nested folding leaf rear and steel blade front sights. Top flat is engraved "I. HOLLIS & SONS LONDON" behind sight and "Made Expressly For F & C" in front of sight. Heavy patent breech and iron are scroll engraved. Breech is unvented. Front spring island lock with large serpentine hammer is engraved with matching scroll within geometric borders. Lock is also marked with two "IH&S" logos surrounded by "MAKER TO HER MAJESTYS WAR DEPARTMENT". Walnut half stock with German silver cap is iron mounted. Trigger guard has spur forming pistol grip. A replacement walnut ramrod mounts through two plain pipes and matching thimble. CONDITION: fair to good. Metal cleaned to gray brown. Stock heavily refinished and is considerably under metal. Bore is good with strong rifling and scattered pitting. Lock is operable. Hammer spur broken off and replaced by welded on bolt. There are vice marks on sides of barrels. A big bore rifle that has seen hard service. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (01-26110/MGM). ANTIQUE. $3,000-4,500.

SCOTTISH DOUBLE PERCUSSION SHOTGUN BY H. SNOWIE IN

Lot #2117 (Sale Order 118 of 562)

FINE ORIGINAL CONDITION. Cal. 14 Bore. S# NSN. Hugh Lumsden Snowie is listed at 83 Church St. Inverness in 1874. This well built gun most likely dates from 15 years before that time. It has 29" barrels made of intricate skelp damascus. Broad top rib is engraved with maker's name and address. Breech plugs are well filed and have unvented platinum blowouts. Bottoms of barrels are stamped with London black powder proofs for "15" bore. Breech iron is nearly fully scroll engraved. Front spring locks are fitted with serpentine hammers and are engraved with very well cut shaded scroll. "H. Snowie" is at the front of each lockplate. Trigger plate has scroll engraved stylized pineapple finial. Trigger guard is engraved with open scroll. Stock of very attractive well marbled and lightly figured European walnut measures 14-1/4" over steel buttplate with scroll engraved long top tang. Stock attaches to barrels with captive side bolt and is checkered at grip and forend. A vacant silver oval is at top of grip. Ebony ramrod with brass tip and tail (worm under cap) mounts through two plain pipes and pineapple thimble. MEASUREMENTS: DAH: 2-1/16". DAC: 1-9/16". CAST: neutral. LOP: 14-1/4". WEIGHT: 7 lb. 0 oz. CONDITION: exceptionally fine. Barrels retaining over 90% original brown which shows off distictive damascus pattern. Nearly all color case hardening remains on locks. Trigger guard and buttplate retain most of their original blue. Stock retains most of its French polish original finish with a goodly amount of marks and scratches most of which are at rear of butt. Bores are bright and shiny. Locks are crisp. A very handsome shotgun. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (01-26118/MGM). ANTIQUE. $3,000-5,000.

WILKINSON & SON SINGLE SHOT PERCUSSION STALKING

Lot #2118 (Sale Order 119 of 562)

RIFLE. Cal. 46. S# 5913 (1853). This high quality small bore rifle has 30" twist steel octagon barrel with under rib. Top flat is engraved "Wilkinson & Son Gunmakers to His Majesty. Pall Mall London". A newer "u" notch rear sight and sourdough front bead are installed in front of 1-1/2" dovetail for express rear sight (dovetail plugged). Bottom of barrel is stamped with London black powder proofs and S#. Breech plug is nicely filed and has vented platinum blowout. Front spring lock with back sliding stalking safety is fitted with flat faced serpentine hammer. Lock and breech iron are engraved with well cut scroll. "Wilkinson & Son" is on bottom of lockplate. Trigger plate with standard trigger has pineapple finial. Trigger guard engraved with running stag on bow has S# engraved at grip, which has curved spur. Half stock with horn tip is made of lightly figured European walnut and measures 14-1/4" over steel buttplate which has stag and scroll engraved on long top tang. A silver rectangle at top of grip is engraved with a crowned goose rampant under the crown of a Duke. Stock attaches to barrel with single side bolt and is checkered at grip. Greenheart ramrod with horn tip and brass tail mounts through two plain pipes and iron thimble. CONDITION: good. Barrel retaining most of what appears to be original brown with good definition to twist pattern but exhibits light pin prick pitting overall. Other metal parts cleaned to pewter gray. Stock retains most of its French polish finish with a good number of marks, dings and bumps. Seven groove rifle bore is very fine, shiny with some light frosting. Lock is good. Safety does not function. A great little deer rifle. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (01-26114/MGM). ANTIQUE. $3,000-6,000.

HEAVILY RESTORED BIG BORE JAMES PURDEY SINGLE

Lot #2119 (Sale Order 120 of 562)

BARREL PERCUSSION RIFLE. Cal. 6 Bore (915 groove diameter. Multi-groove rifling). S# 2991. The Purdey records indicate that this rifle was built as an 8 bore with 33" barrel, sold on 13 July 1837. It presently has 26" octagon barrel of twist steel with under rib and measures as a 6 bore. Top flat is newly re-engraved with maker's name and address. Bottom of barrel is stamped with London black powder proof, "J.P." & S#. Rifle is sighted with single standing leaf "u" notch rear and front white bead. Scroll engraved breech iron has tigers face on top. Front spring lock with back sliding safety is fitted with flat face serpentine hammer. Lock is engraved "Purdey" and with some scroll. Trigger plate with set trigger has shell motif pineapple finial. Trigger guard with tiger on bow has spur forming pistol grip. S# is behind grip. Iron butt plate with long top tang is scroll engraved. Patchbox on left side of butt is engraved with tiger laying under palm trees on spring loaded cover. Newly made stock is of ebonized walnut and features shadow line right hand cheekpiece and checkering at grip and forend. A large ebony ramrod with brass tail (worm under cap) mounts through single plain pipe and iron thimble. CONDITION: good as restored. Barrel retaining nearly all of a good re-brown with fine pattern definition. Other metal parts show light pitting, cleaning to gray brown and some re-engraving especially lock which also shows considerable work. Bore is good with strong rifling, lightly pitted throughout. Lock is operable as is set trigger. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (01-26131/MGM). ANTIQUE. $1,800-4,000.

SUPERB QUALITY SINGLE PERCUSSION HUNTING/TARGET

Lot #2120 (Sale Order 121 of 562)

RIFLE BY SIBER OF LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND. Cal. 65 Cal Multi-groove rifling. S# NSN. The Siber family were gunmakers in Switzerland in the early to mid 19th Century. This well made heavy rifle has 37" twist steel octagon barrel fitted with unusual long range rear sight with flip up aperture and silver barley corn front sight. Heavy breech plug is well filed. Breech iron is engraved with scroll and blossoms. Lock with flat plate and integral fence is fitted with broad flat faced hammer. Lock is engraved with feather borders and well cut foliate scroll, "Siber" is at center. Triggers are set. Trigger guard with finger grooves and spur has vase shaped finial which is nicely engraved with scroll and leaves. Trigger guard bow has stand of arms. Dense, lightly figured European walnut stock extends to muzzle with horn tip and attaches to barrel with three captive bolts. Stock features right hand cheekpiece and fancy borderless checkering at grip. Hook type steel off-hand buttplate is engraved with stars and scroll. A vacant silver oval is at top of grip. Ebony ramrod with horn tip mounts through three plain pipes and matching thimble. Bat wing shaped and cobweb engraved sideplate holds wing type takedown screw for lock. CONDITION: very fine. Barrel retaining most of its original brown. Lock and other metal parts show light cleaning to silver gray with some remaining stains. Stock retains over 90% of its original finish with some light marks. There is a 16" stress crack along right side of barrel channel. Bore is bright and shiny. Lock is crisp. Set trigger works. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (01-26104/MGM). ANTIQUE. $2,000-4,000.

SINGLE PERCUSSION SPORTING RIFLE BY STAUDENMAYER.

Lot #2121 (Sale Order 122 of 562)

Cal. 17 Bore (Groove diameter 694. 6 groove rifling). S# NSN. Samuel Henry Staudenmayer worked for John Manton until he set up on his own in 1799. He worked at 32 Cockspur Street between 1814-25. This rifle shows some early features and might have been built by Staudenmayer but most probably by his executors who continued the business until 1834. This large bore rifle has 30" octagon barrel of twist steel with under rib. Top flat is engraved with maker's name and address. A "V" notch standing leaf rear sight with two nested leaves and silver bead front are installed. Breech plug with unvented platinum blowout has large oval silver poincon with maker's name on top. Breech iron is engraved with full coverage large shaded scroll. Front spring lock with flat faced serpentine hammer has back sliding safety and is engraved with open scroll. Maker's name is under barrel. Trigger plate has pineapple finial and trigger is set. Trigger guard with scroll engraved bow has coiled tang forming pistol grip. Stump figured European walnut half stock with horn tip is fitted with scroll engraved steel buttplate with long top tang and large rectangular patchbox on right side of butt. Stock also features checkered grip, swept shadow line right hand cheekpiece and sling eye. Stock attaches to barrel with captive sidebolt through oval silver escutcheons. Newer walnut ramrod with brass tail is held by two plain pipes and will filed thimble. A silver rectangle at top of grip is engraved with an ostrich with what appears to be a snake in its bill. CONDITION: good with repair at grip. Barrel retaining nearly all of a re-brown which does not show pattern very well. Other metal parts show cleaning and subsequent toning to grayish brown. A good amount of original blue remains on patchbox cover. Stock retains most of its original finish with many marks and scratches. Repair through grip is fairly obvious with epoxy infill but does not flex. Bore is good, shiny with strong rifling, lightly pitted. Lock is good. Set trigger works. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (01-26130/MGM). ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000.

PEDERSOLI REPRODUCTION BRITISH GIBBS PERCUSSION

Lot #2122 (Sale Order 123 of 562)

TARGET RIFLE. Cal. 45. S# DA115453. Bbl. 35" round w/ Rigby flats measuring 7/8" across the muzzle. Globe front sight & graduated leaf rear sight w/ long range Vernier tang sight. Top of rib is marked "Davide Pedersoli-Gibbs". Plain lock has straight line border engraving. Plain trigger. Ebony tipped key fastened capped pistol grip stock w/ point-pattern hand checkering & case colored long tang steel shotgun buttplate. Toeline of stock has German silver nameplate. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: wooden sightbox containing spare inserts & parts. CONDITION: metal has gray coloration from cold blue finish. Sound lock. Bright near excellent bore. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (01-26132/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,000-1,500.

VERY UNUSUAL O/U FLINTLOCK FOWLER BY CASTIGLIONE.

Lot #2123 (Sale Order 124 of 562)

Cal. 18 Bore. S# NSN. Antonio Castiglione is listed as working in Brescia around 1815. This fine gun probably dates a bit earlier. It has 36" twist steel barrels with breech section nicely fluted. Right lock fires top barrel and left lock fires bottom. Locks with chamfered plates have filed in teats at rears and feature inset gull wing type semi-waterproof pans, bridled friction frizzens and feather springs with decoratively filed beaded finials. Cocks are of serpentine style and deeply chamfered. Right lock is engraved "Castiglione" in script and left "a Brescia". Both under a triangular mark "M" over "BM". Half stock of burl figured European walnut is brass mounted with heavy buttplate with foliate top tang. Trigger guard has matching finial. Two slip on bands, front with sling loop, attach stock to barrels. Grip and forpiece are neatly checkered in recessed fancy pattern. CONDITION: good. Barrel and locks cleaned to silver gray with considerable pin prick pitting overall. Stock retains most of its original French polish finish with a very large number of scratches, dings and marks. Checkering also shows some dings and is lightly worn. Bores are good; lightly pitted. Locks complete and strong. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (01-26102/MGM). ANTIQUE. $5,000-8,000.

BRITISH STYLE DOUBLE FLINT SHOTGUN WITH EUROPEAN

Lot #2124 (Sale Order 125 of 562)

BARRELS AND LOCKS. Cal. 20 Bore. S# NSN. It appears this gun was finished in England using metal work from France or Belgium and has 32" twist barrels with deeply sunken rib. Barrels are octagonal at breech ends and transition to sixteen sided, then to round through wedding bands. Bottoms of barrels are stamped with various marks and initials which appear to be French. A Belgian mark is definitely on left flat. Bottoms are stamped with London black powder proofs both definitive and view. Breech iron has foliate engraving and deep sighting groove as often found on French guns. Locks have slightly chamfered arched plates with teats at rear and feature inset gull wing type semi-waterproof pans, bridled frizzens and rollers on feather springs with ball and spear finials. Serpentine cocks are line and foliate engraved and more foliage appears on lock tails. Classic British pineapple finials are on trigger plate and thimble. Trigger guard engraved with sea monster on bow has grip which terminates in a coil to support hand. Steel buttplate has long scroll engraved top tang which matches engraving on trigger guard but not breech iron or locks. Stock of dense European walnut has swept shadow line right hand cheekpiece and typical British square checkering at grip and forend. Stock attaches to barrels with captive side bolt through oval silver escutcheons. Ebony ramrod with horn tip mounts through two beaded pipe and matching thimble. MEASUREMENTS: STOCK: DAH: 2-3/16". DAC: 1-1/4"+. CAST: about 5/8" off. LOP: 14-5/8". WEIGHT: 6 lb. 15 oz. CONDITION: fine. Barrels retaining over 90% of what appears to be a dramatic re-brown. Locks are smooth gray brown which is possibly the result of a case hardening process. Stock retains most of its original oil finish. Furniture shows cleaning to light brown and gray. Bores are good with scattered pitting. Locks are fine and complete. Most likely this gun is a very good shooter. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (01-26120/MGM). ANTIQUE. $3,000-6,000.

SUPERBLY RELIEF ENGRAVED FLINTLOCK LONG FOWLER BY

Lot #2125 (Sale Order 126 of 562)

PAUL POULCE OF SEDAN, ARDENNES, FRANCE. Cal. 16 Bore. S# NSN. Paul Poulce is a member of a gun making family working in North Central France from the 1680's to about 1720. This beautifully decorated flintlock fowler has 47-1/2" barrel with concave octagon breech section with flute carved transition to sixteen sided; then to round through two wedding bands, front with relief carving of leaves and a face. Octagonal section shows some light engraving of warrior and cherubs. Lock with rounded and slightly arched plate is fitted with inset round pan, non bridled friction frizzen and feather spring with bulbous finial. Round bodied serpentine cock mounts with bolt having head in the form of a grotesque face. Lockplate is deep relief chased with open flowing scrolls in front of and on the cock. A large Green Man face with two serpent tendrils of hair is on tail. Front of lock on chamfer around feather spring is engraved "PAVL POVLxx A SEDAN". Lock internals show file decoration plain. Fruitwood stock extends to muzzle and features large dished right hand cheekpiece and is pinned to barrel. Beautifully full relief engraved iron mounts include large buttplate with devil's face surrounded by scrolls at heel and long tang in the form of a serpent with arrow shaped tongue. Trigger plate and trigger have multi-pierced decoration of flowers and scrolls. Terminal curl of trigger is in the form of a sea monster. Trigger guard has Green Men on bow and front finial. Multi-pierced sideplate has central Green Man flanked by scrolling dogs heads, grotesque faces and sea monsters. A hickory ramrod with horn tip is held by two multi-beaded pipes with matching thimble with finial depicting a Green Man and full bodied imp. The quality of all this work borders on incredible considering the amount of work required and the tools available at the time. CONDITION: good. All metal cleaned to pewter gray over some very light scattered pitting. Stock with old refinish has wood somewhat under metal especially on comb and shows repairs at wrist with lateral cracks and later inlet patch at top of grip. Bore is dark and rusted. Lock is good; fully operable. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (01-26103/MGM). ANTIQUE. $4,000-7,000.

H. NOCK MARKED DOUBLE FLINT SHOTGUN WITH SILVER

Lot #2126 (Sale Order 127 of 562)

MOUNTS. Cal. 24 Bore. S# NSN. The famed Henry Nock died in 1803 and his business was taken over by Wilkinson. Nearly all of his shotguns are serial numbered and have London proofs. This gun is obviously a knock off with its 30" twist barrels engraved "H. Nock London" on top rib. Bottoms of barrels are stamped with Birmingham black powder proofs. Breech plugs with platinum bands at rear have gold lined touch holes. Locks with slightly chamfered plates and rebated tails are fitted with waterproof pans and bridled roller frizzens with rollers on feather springs with bulbous finials. Serpentine cocks are scroll engraved. Lockplates are engraved with starbursts around lock pins and bird scenes behind cocks. "H. Nock" is engraved under pans. Stock is made of dense birdseye & quilted maple with spectacular figure. Mounts are of silver and hallmarked for Birmingham, Sterling, date code "y" for 1822 and maker's initials "F&J" (not found). Mounts are engraved with feather borders and elongated acanthus scroll, a coiled sea monster appears at top of buttplate and a foxes face is on trigger guard bow. Stock attaches to barrels with sidebolt through silver escutcheons and is checkered at grip. Ebony ramrod with brass tip and tail (worm under cap) mounts through two plain pipes and silver thimble with pineapple finial which matches trigger plate. CONDITION: good. Barrels retaining nearly all of a re-brown. Locks, etc. are an unpitted dark gray brown. Stock retains nearly all of an old oil refinish. Silver is cleaned and somewhat rubbed. Bores are very good to fine with some light pitting. Locks are good but not crisp. This attractive gun would most likely make a fairly good shooter. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (01-26108/MGM). ANTIQUE. $4,000-6,000.

ORNATE STEVE ALEXANDER CONTEMPORARY KENTUCKY

Lot #2127 (Sale Order 128 of 562)

FLINTLOCK RIFLE. Cal. 54. NSN. Bbl. 42" octagon measuring 7/8" across flats at muzzle. German silver blade rocky mountain front sight w/ fixed rear sight having a fine V notch. Top flat has an inlayed brass plate engraved "Alexander". Lockplate is engraved "SA". Stephen Alexander of Tucson, Arizona was a prolific & highly skilled gunsmith who built & restored high-end muzzle loading rifles. Steven passed on July 31st, 2023 at age 70. Double set triggers. Full length curly maple stock held by four brass keys. Brass fittings include a pierced segmented rectangular lid patch box, crescent buttplate, finger curl trigger guard, sideplate & nose cap. Fittings have floral & geometric hand engraving. Cheekpiece has a German silver oval plate engraved w/ an American eagle under thirteen stars. Other German silver fittings include wedge escutcheons w/ the rear escutcheon being 8-pointed stars. Tear drop points behind lock & sideplate have engraved German silver hearts. Areas around cheekpiece, wrist, top tang, lockplate, sideplate & thimble have ornate foliate relief carving. Ramrod channel is highlighted by incise carving. Hardwood ramrod is held by an engraved faceted brass thimble & 2 faceted brass pipes. WEIGHT: 8 lbs, 5 oz. CONDITION: metal has a pleasing light browned finish. Stock has very good finish. Sound lock & trigger. Bright near excellent bore. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (01-26126/DS). ANTIQUE. $4,000-6,000.

CONTEMPORARY GAME BAG BY MASTER CRAFTSMAN GARY

Lot #2128 (Sale Order 129 of 562)

BIRCH. An exceptionally well made and skillfully crafted contemporary game bag by nationally craftsman Gary Birch. The bag features a cord decorated leather body with 8" corded tassels throughout the edge of the bag. The front flap is done in red tanned leather with several leather thongs draped in front of two panels, each displaying two sets of game animal hooves. The bag has a leather strap connected with two iron rings. CONDITION: the bag shows artificial age in keeping with the living history craftsmanship exemplified by Gary Birch. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (02-23617/BF). $2,000-4,000.

LOVELY LITTLE W. SMITH FLINTLOCK SINGLE FOWLER.

Lot #2129 (Sale Order 130 of 562)

Cal. 20 Bore. S# 2612. The 32-1/2" damascus barrel with under rib has octagonal breech section that transitions to 16 sides and then to round through a wedding band. Top flat is engraved "W. Smith Princess Street London". Bottom of barrel is stamped with London black powder proofs and S#. Breech plug is deeply inset on both sides and has four platinum bands over top and platinum lined touch hole. Narrow breech iron is engraved with deeply cut scroll. Lock with flat plate is fitted with W. Smith's distinctive sculptural waterproof vented pan. Roller frizzen (roller on feather spring) is meticulously fitted to pan giving a water tight seal. Flat faced rugged serpentine cock is nicely engraved. Lock plate with feather borders is engraved with coiled sea monsters in front of and behind cock. "William Smith" "Princess Str.t London" is at center of lock and "Patent" "2018" (use number) is behind pan. Trigger plate with deep scroll engraving has stylized pineapple finial. Trigger guard with matching engraving has tigers face on bow. Stock of dense curly maple with spectacular grain measures 13-7/8" over steel buttplate with long top tang. Tang is engraved with deep scroll matching remainder of gun and S#. Stock attaches to barrel with sidebolt through oval silver escutcheons and is checkered at grip. An ebony ramrod with silver tip and brass tail (worm under cap) mounts through two beaded pipes and matching thimble. CONDITION: very good as refinished. Barrel retaining nearly all of a very well done re-brown with fine definition to damascus pattern. Engraving somewhat softened. Lock and most furniture cleaned to silver gray. Stock retains most of an older French polish finish; sharp edges rounded. Shiny bore shows light pitting throughout. Lock is very fine. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (01-26116/MGM). ANTIQUE. $3,000-6,000.

EXTRA LONG POMEROY FLINTLOCK MUSKET-FOWLER.

Lot #2130 (Sale Order 131 of 562)

Cal. 71. S# NSN. Bbl. 53 1/2" octagon to round w/ smoothbore. Overall length is 69 1/2". Lock is marked Pomeroy. Curled plain trigger. Full length pin fastened stock. Brass fittings include buttplate w/ ornate tang, engraved trigger guard w/ style finial, engraved sideplate, faceted thimble & 2 faceted pipes. Wrist has an ornate brass plate. Right side of stock has carved initials "AC". Hardwood ramrod. CONDITION: metal finish has faded to brown showing handling marks & some very light pitting. Stock has heavily weathered appearance missing wood in forearm, lock & tang areas. Sound lock & trigger. Dark pitted bore. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (01-26139/DS). ANTIQUE. $750-1,250.

FINE ALEXANDER HENRY UNDERLEVER HAMMER SINGLE SHOT

Lot #2131 (Sale Order 132 of 562)

RIFLE. Cal. 40 Krag. S# 4291 (1878). Factory records indicate that this rifle was a best quality single shot made in 1878 in 500/450 caliber. Barrel has been invisibly sleeved to 40 Krag. The 27" tapered octagon damascus barrel is fitted with one standing leaf rear and square bead white front sight. Top of barrel is engraved "Alexr Henry Edinburgh and London. Patent No. 3323". (Rifling use number.) Case hardened Jones underlever action is fitted with back spring lock with non-rebounding serpentine hammer and front stalking safety. Action is engraved with 60% coverage well cut scroll. Maker's name is on lock. Horn capped pistol grip buttstock made of very nicely figured and marbled European walnut measures 14-3/8" over checkered wood butt with engraved steel heel and toeplates. Stock features classic Henry double shadow line right hand cheekpiece and point pattern grip checkering. Matching splinter forend with horn tip attaches to barrel with side bolt through shaped and engraved steel escutcheons. CONDITION: exceptionally fine. Barrel retaining over 90% original brown with some scratches and marks. Action and lock retain 90% original case hardening color. Stocks retain nearly all of their original finish with a fair scattering of light marks. Re-lined bore is bright sharp and shiny. Action is tight. Lock is crisp. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (01-26232/MGM). ANTIQUE. $2,500-5,500.

INVESTMENT CONDITION WESTLEY RICHARDS DOUBLE

Lot #2132 (Sale Order 133 of 562)

PERCUSSION SHOTGUN WITH ORIGINAL CASE AND ACCESSORIES. Cal. 10 Ga. S# 7139. The 30" skelp twist barrels are engraved "Westley Richards. 170. New Bond St. London." on broad game rib. Bottoms of barrels are stamped with Birmingham black powder proofs, S#'s and barrel maker's initials "GT". Breech plugs with vented platinum blowouts have platinum bands at rear and scroll engraving on rib extension. Front spring island type locks are fitted with tall flat faced serpentine hammers with stylized dolphin heads. Locks and breech iron are engraved with sprays of large open scroll that is very nicely cut. Trigger plate has pineapple finial. Trigger guard is engraved with scroll on bow and with S# on tang. Stock of well marbled and lightly figured European walnut measures 14-1/2" over steel buttplate with scroll engraved long top tang. Stock attaches to barrels with captive side bolt through oval silver escutcheons and is checkered at grip and forend. Stock also features silver flash guards under breech iron and a vacant silver oval on toeline. An ebony ramrod serial numbered to this gun on face of brass tip has brass tail with worm under cap. Ramrod mounts through two plain pipes and pineapple type thimble. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: L .761. R .761. Restriction: L .000. R .000. STOCK: DAH: 1-3/4". DAC: 1-1/2". CAST: about 1/2" off. LOP: 14-1/2"WEIGHT: 7 lb. 13 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: gun is housed in its original mahogany case with dual pivoting hook and keylock closure with brass corners and circular "D" ring handle. Interior is lined in green cloth and paper Westley Richards label is in lid. Frame of lid is marked with this guns S# in usual Westley Richards fashion. What appear to be original accessories include: two piece cleaning rod with short type handle, crystal oil bottle by Hawksley, circular brass capper by Sykes, a shot snake marked "Patent" and a tin of Eley percussion caps. There are two covered compartments with bone handles; one holds pig skin covered flask with German silver head by James Dixon, the other contains an 11 bore wad punch, main spring vice and combination "T" shaped nipple wrench and pricker with brass caps covering compartments for spare nipples (not present). CONDITION: exceptionally fine. Barrels retaining over 90% original brown with a scattering of marks and some minor loss of lustre from cleaning of flash rust. Left blowout shows scratches; right has been peaned; possibly replaced. Breech iron and locks retain nearly all their case hardening color; breech iron shows some pitting inside fence area which is cleaned to brown. Trigger guard has 85-90% original bright blue. Buttplate has most of its blue. There are only 4-5 marks in the original oil finish of stock. Checkering with minimal wear. Bores are bright and shiny. Locks are crisp. Case exterior shows some scratches and rubs and a repaired crack full length along hinge side of top. Interior cloth is very good to fine with bleaching in proximity to buttstock. There are also some rubs and marks from contact with barrels. Label is lightly foxed and has three small rubs through. Interior partitions are good; accessories are fine. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (01-26446/MGM). ANTIQUE. $3,500-6,500.

MAGNIFICENT WALNUT CASE FOR ENGLISH 410 BORE

Lot #2133 (Sale Order 134 of 562)

TWO BARREL SHOTGUN SET. Walnut case measures approx. 50" x 16" x 4". Interior has beige velour shadow-line compartments for forearm, buttstock, accessories & 2 sets of SXS barrels: measuring 28" & 26". Case contains 2 walnut capped compartments with 1 having mops & patches, 4 Ebony handle turn-screws, 2 snap caps, one piece cleaning rod, 3 ebony handled chamber cleaning brushes, 1 large brass bottle & 2 small brass bottles. CONDITION: case is in very good to near excellent condition showing minimal use & scattered small handling marks. Accessories in very good condition with brass bottle acquiring patina & chipping of paint on ebony colored some handles. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (02-23885/MD). $500-3000.

FLINTLOCK SMALL FOLDING BLUNDERBUSS BY PEITRO

Lot #2134 (Sale Order 135 of 562)

MARTINONI WITH BARREL BY ANTONIO FRANCINO. Cal 60. S# NSN. Folding blunderbuss' were made to better conceal an intimidating personal defense weapon under one's great coat while traveling. This small size but very well made example has 15-1/2" barrel with round breech section which extends to laterally ovate muzzle that measures 1-1/2" across. Top of barrel is engraved "A. FRANCINO" (Antonio in Gardone V.T.). Breech area is gold inlaid with scrolls and bows. Flint lock with arched and rounded plate having raised bead border is fitted with matching serpentine rounded cock, inset round pan, bridled friction frizzen and feather spring with foliate finial. Center of lock is engraved "P. Martinoni" (Lugano 1770). Folding stock is of burl walnut and is iron mounted. Mounts have nicely relief carved moulding around edges and well filed foliate finials. Stock shows raised mouldings around most metal elements and has nicely carved volutes at point of comb. Thumb latch to fold stock is at top of grip with hinge at bottom. Stock is also decorated with inlet scrolling silver wire. A walnut ramrod with steel tip and worm tail mounts through beaded pipe and matching thimble. CONDITION: good. Metal cleaned to pewter gray with light pitting remaining. Wood with old oil finish is sound and exhibits many inlet patches which were originally let in to cover flaws naturally occurring in the burl wood. Some wire inlay is missing. Bore is rusted. Lock is good. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (01-26105/MGM). ANTIQUE. $3,000-6,000.

LARGE MIQUELET BLUNDERBUSS WITH LAZARINO COMINAZZO

Lot #2135 (Sale Order 136 of 562)

BARREL. Cal. 80. S# NSN. The 15-1/2" barrel has fluted rear section marked "LAZARINO COMINAZZO" (This famous barrel maker's mark is often counterfeited.) on top. Barrel transitions to round through two simple bands; round flared muzzle measures 1-3/4". Miquelet lock with external main spring has some decorative filing and engraving. Straight grip stock of plain European walnut is iron mounted. Raised mouldings are around most components except buttplate. Stock extends to muzzle and is reinforced by an iron band. Very early walnut ramrod has small steel button head and is held by multi-beaded pipe and matching thimble. CONDITION: good. Metal cleaned to silver gray. Stock with old finish; has newer oil rubbed in. Bore is good; a bit rusty. Lock is operable but cranky. Trigger guard does not fit inletting well. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (01-26107/MGM). ANTIQUE. $3,000-5,000.

GOOD WESTLEY RICHARDS DOUBLE PERCUSSION SHOTGUN.

Lot #2136 (Sale Order 137 of 562)

Cal. 16 Bore. S# 9703 (Circa 1858). The 30" laminated steel barrels are engraved "WESTLEY RICHARDS 170. NEW BOND St. LONDON" on broad game rib. Bottoms of barrels are stamped with Birmingham black powder proofs and S#. Breeches have platinum blowouts. Breech iron is nicely scroll engraved and stock has silver flash guards. Front spring island type locks with tall flat faced serpentine hammers are engraved with well cut open scroll. 'WESTLEY RICHARDS" is on each lockplate. Trigger plate has pineapple finial and steel trigger guard is fitted with grip safety device which locks triggers until squeezed. Straight grip stock of fiddle figured and lightly streaked European walnut measures 14-3/8" over steel buttplate with long scroll engraved top tang. Stock attaches to barrels with single side bolt through oval silver escutcheons and has point pattern checkering at grip and forend. A vacant silver oval is on toeline. Original walnut ramrod with horn tip and brass tail mounts through two plain pipes and pineapple type thimble. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: L .669. R .669. Restriction: L .000. R .000. Wall thickness: L .037. R .033. STOCK: DAH: 2-1/4". DAC: 1-5/8". CAST: neutral. LOP: 14-3/8". WEIGHT: 6 lb. 4 oz. CONDITION: very good. Barrels retaining about 40% original brown. About 30% case hardening color remains on locks. There are traces of blue on trigger guard and buttplate tang. Stocks show considerable wear to their original surfaces with many scattered marks. Bores are exceptional; smooth, bright and shiny. Locks are crisp. Consignor states that this was Lynton MacKenzie's favorite shotgun. Lynton was possibly the most gifted engraver of our time and had a genuine love of muzzleloaders; especially flintlocks. He died in 1999 at the age of 59. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (01-26125/MGM). ANTIQUE. $3,000-5,000.

HIGH QUALITY FOLDING BLUNDERBUSS BY FRANCO BIGONI

Lot #2137 (Sale Order 138 of 562)

OF BRESCIA CONVERTED TO PERCUSSION WITH BARREL BY GIESU MUTTI. Cal. 60. S# NSN. 20-1/2" barrel with octagonal rear section transitions to round through wedding band and then to laterally ovate muzzle that measures 1-7/8" across. There are two large and nine small poincon at breech end; one marked for Giesu Mutti working in Gardone around 1750. Barrel is converted to percussion with large fancy drum and nipple. Lock with thick flat plate having rebated tail is marked "FRAN*BIGONI*" (Franco working in Brescia 1740-80). A heavy flat faced hammer has been installed. Very fine raised floral chasing is at rear of lockplate. Folding stock of fancy grain Italian walnut has push button detent at top of grip and hinge at bottom. There are raised mouldings around all flush brass mounts. Foliate carving highlights finials of buttplate, rear of trigger guard and barrel tang. Furniture finials and sideplate are of fancy form. A 6" belt hook is affixed to left side of stock. CONDITION: good. Iron cleaned to silver gray. Brass is nicely toned. Wood exhibits most of its old finish with many marks and dings. Fore part of stock professionally restored from thimble to muzzle. Bore is rusted. Lock operable. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (01-26106/MGM). ANTIQUE. $2,000-4,000.

HIGHLY DECORATED AND WELL DOCUMENTED PAIR OF EARLY

Lot #2138 (Sale Order 139 of 562)

DUTCH FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOLS. Cal. 50. S# NSN. This elaborate pair of pistols have been known in collections since 1936 as stated by F. Theodore Dexter in his "THIRTY-FIVE YEARS" "SCRAP BOOK" "OF ANTIQUE ARMS VOLUME 1" published in 1947 where these guns formed part of his collection and were described as #76 and pictured (plate 13). His description reads "Dutch pair of high art, ivory and pearl inlaid horseman's flintlock pistols. Said to have 2000 inlays in full stocks and handles. Twelve and five-eigths inch octagonal and round barrels. Highest sale value, on strong demand, was $265.00 in 1936. Perhaps the plain Dutch lock-plates, held the demand down in early years, but in 1942, this arms field had learned that the Dutch Master Gunsmiths considered the mechanical parts beautiful when plain. The demand is strong, and sale value would be around $675.00---1947". His black and white pictures do not show much detail but he is definitely referring to these particular pistols. The blued barrels are indeed 12-5/8" long. They are octagonal at breech end and transition to sixteen sided, then to round though wedding bands. Gilded areas include muzzles, wedding bands and breech sections, as well as barrel tangs. Locks have plain rounded plates with teats at rear and are fire blued. Gilding remains in pans and at front of lockplates above feather springs. Serpentine cocks have file decoration; are rounded to match lockplates but remain polished bright. Locks also feature inset round pans, unbridled friction frizzens and feather springs with double ball and spear finials. Triggers have a curl at tips. Trigger guards also show traces of gilding and have large foliate finials. Knob grip caps with side spurs are also gilded and have circular bosses at bottom ends. Fruitwood stocks extend to muzzles with bone caps and are pinned to barrels. The very extensive inlay is of bone and pearl and covers nearly entire surfaces of the stocks. Thin tendrils of bone scrolls augmented by bone dots are outlined by 1/16" wide bands of bone as borders. This intricate work surrounds figures of people and animals with scrimshaw details that match on both pistols as they were built as a true pair. Male figures sit on a jugs at top rear portion of grips. Running foxes are at bottoms of grips. Sideplates depict crouching squirrels and running dogs. Griffins are in front of trigger guards and running rabbits are on each side of barrel channels. These scenes are interspersed with dots, ovals and chevrons of scrimmed mother of pearl. Mahogany ramrods with bone tips mount through gilded bronze beaded pipes and bone thimbles that are carved and scrimmed. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original numbered and signed copy # 1465 of "Scrap Book of Antique Arms Volume 1" signed by author. CONDITION: exceptionally fine. Most blue and gilding remain on barrels with about 30% remaining on furniture. Lockplates retain nearly all their fire blue. Stocks retain most of their original oil finish without any noted restoration. Inlay is exceptionally good without losses. Bores are dark. Locks are good. Book is very good with some chipping on spine. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (01-26121/MGM). ANTIQUE. $15,000-25,000.

FINE EARLY FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL BY DANIEL

Lot #2139 (Sale Order 140 of 562)

THIERMAY WITH SPANISH BARREL BY LUIS SANTOS. Cal. 58. S# NSN. Daniel Thiermay is known to have been working in Paris between 1700-40. Barrel maker Luis Santos was working in Madrid between 1691-1721. His 13-5/8" barrel with faceted breech section is deeply swamped to round with slight flare to muzzle. A top rib remains. Breech section has some scroll engraving along with four gold poincon; one bearing Santos' name and three depicting a griffin that he was know to use. Flint lock with deeply chamfered slightly arched plate and slight rebate to tail features serpentine cock, inset faceted pan, unbridled friction frizzen and feather spring with trefoil finial. Lock is scroll engraved and "Thiermay" is at bottom center. Trigger has pronounced curl at tip. Dense walnut stock extends to muzzle and is pinned to barrel. Iron mounts include deeply chamfered trigger guard with spear finial, faceted knob grip cap with side spurs and gilded pommel and long solid sideplate. Mounts show geometric borders and some well cut scroll. A vacant crest plate is at top of grip. Stock shows raised mouldings around all elements except grip cap and there are some well cut raised scrolls behind thimble. Walnut ramrod with horn tip mounts through beaded and faceted pipe and matching thimble. CONDITION: good. Metal parts cleaned to silver and gray. Stock remains sound; shows some wear and has been professionally extended from thimble area to muzzle. Bore is good with some scattered pits. Lock is good. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (01-26141/MGM). ANTIQUE. $1,500-2,500.

BELGIAN ARENDT PEPPERBOX REVOLVER.

Lot #2140 (Sale Order 141 of 562)

Cal. 7mm. S# 4526. Bbls. 1 3/4" smoothbores. Belgian made pepperbox style revolver. Folding trigger. Renickeled finish. Smooth hardwood grips. CONDITION: grips have added varnish with some handling marks & scattered flaking. Metal retains most of its reapplied nickel finish with a couple patches of finished over pitting, some dings & scattered scratches. Trigger does not always rotate cyl. when pulled. Smooth bore bbls. show some scattered oxidation & moderate pitting. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (01-26145/MJC). ANTIQUE. $1000-2000.

MASSIVE 150 POUND CAMPO DEL CIELO METALLIC

Lot #2141 (Sale Order 142 of 562)

METEORITE WITH CUSTOM DISPLAY STAND. 17" x 11" x 9", 155 pound iron meteorite from Campo del Cielo, Argentina. Great overall aesthetic that can be displayed in several orientations, as "space sculpture". Several similar sized iron meteorites have sold for multiples of the high estimate here, and all three specimens are being sold unreserved with estimates just as guidelines. Accompanying 38" decorative wood pedestal for display. CONDITION: surface is very good showing good "fusion crust" where meteorite burned & melted with friction from atmosphere before it impacted. There is some iron oxidation from being on earth for 5000 years. Many collectors remove rust with wire brush if wanted to give a more homogeneous dark surface. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (02-23537-1/JS). NON-GUN. $10,000-50,000.

LARGE POLISHED CROSS SECTION OF CAMPO DEL CIELO

Lot #2142 (Sale Order 143 of 562)

METALLIC METEORITE. 15.5" x 11.5" irregular cross section about 5mm thick, 4.5 pounds, treated with acid to show crystal pattern of the iron-nickel alloy known as Widmanstätten structure after the early 19th century scientist discovered the beautiful matrix that some iron meteorite sections will show. This is an exquisite cross section showing structure over all its surface. Accompanying 38" decorative wood pedestal & stand for display. CONDITION: surface is very good, some scratching, reverse shows cutting marks. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (02-23537-2/JS). NON-GUN. $2,000-4,000.

LARGE 40 POUND CAMPO DEL CIELO METEORITE.

Lot #2143 (Sale Order 144 of 562)

9" x 6" x 4", 40.5 pounds iron & nickel meteorite found in Argentina at the Campo del Cielo site where there are examples weighing thousands of pounds museums. Natural flat side makes it stand up nicely. CONDITION: very good as found. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (02-23538/JS). NON-GUN. $3,000-6,000.

LARGE IMPRESSIVE POLYCHROME BALD EAGLE BRONZE BY

Lot #2144 (Sale Order 145 of 562)

PROMINANT SCULPTOR FRED HOPPE. The massive eagle is approx. 27 1/4" tall & 18" wide. The bronze is marked on the base "FRED HOPPE / 1996 / 50-50". The eagle is colored, having a brown body w/ the white head & tail given a white pigmented enamel wash for a more natural appearance. The head is fitted w/ brass eyes & has a gold colored beak. The claws are also gold colored. The perch has a usual patina'd bronze appearance. The base is dark marble over walnut & has an irregular shape. CONDITION: eagle has very light handling wear while having a nice visual appearance. Base has light handling wear. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (02-23569/RW). NON-GUN. $1,000-2,000.

2 EARLY IRON BEAR TRAPS.

Lot #2145 (Sale Order 146 of 562)

1) A large iron bear trap with 16" tooth jaws and springs measuring over 16" in length. The circular pad is embossed "AMERICAN FUR TRADE COMPANY" around the edge and "HBC No.6" in the center. There is an exceptionally heavy chain attached with a ring at the end that measures 31" in length. CONDITION: the trap is very solid with no losses or meaningful oxidation. The iron, of course, has a rusted patina that creates a rustic visage that should be cleaned if the trap was going to be used. 2) A large iron bear trap with 12" tooth jaws and springs measuring over 12" in length. The circular pad is unmarked. The chain linkage assembly is present but no chain is attached. Due to the crudity of manufacture it is likely this is a blacksmith made trap. CONDITION: this trap is quite solid with a dark patina throughout all the iron pieces. The trap has not been tested but it appears like it would function perfectly. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (02-23615/BF). $1,000-2,000.

SPECTACULAR JOE KIOUS POCKET-LOCKET KNIFE WITH

Lot #2146 (Sale Order 147 of 562)

GOLD WORK & BULINO ENGRAVED PANELS WITH AMBER OVERLAYS BY THIERRY DUGET. Lock back knife measures approx. 5.25" opened & 3" closed. Blade 2.25" engraved "JOE KIOUS / KERRVILLE, TX". Joe Kious started in 1969, passed away in 2014, was a member of the Knifemakers' Guild & popularized the "Pocket Locket" style of knife. Steel body has rose gold locket style ring with decorative, bulino engraved, inlaid gold bubbles of various sizes throughout. Superb bulino engraved steel plates have stunning images of mermaid on right panel & merman on left panel. Both plates are overlaid with polished genuine translucent amber panels complete with a few typical small inclusions. Knife comes with custom cloth sheath. CONDITION: knife appears near excellent showing little wear. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (02-23531/MD). $1,500-3,500.

ROOSEVELT & DRAKE DAMASCUS FULL TANG AXE.

Lot #2147 (Sale Order 148 of 562)

Overall length: 10 7/8". Axe head has 2 5/8" edge with 3 3/4" to back. Black micarta panels with 3 brass rivets & brass fittings. Comes with dark brown leather sheath & belt loop. CONDITION: Axe has good Damascus pattern with scattered spots of patina & small crack at bottom of axe head. Left micarta panel has crack below bottom rivet; balance of panels very good. Very good intact sheath. Brass is acquiring a light patina. Edge has light sharpening. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (02-23533/MD). $350-750.

LEWIS DRAKE CUSTOM DAMASCUS BOWIE KNIFE.

Lot #2148 (Sale Order 149 of 562)

Overall length: 17.25". Damascus 11.75" blade with clip point, false edge & sculpted spine. German silver overall double hilt, bolster & pommel. Sculpted rosewood handle. Dark brown leather sheath with "Lewis Drake" stamped on left side & logo on right. CODITION: Near excellent blade having vivid patterns. Good German silver appearance showing tarnish & verdigris on leather contact points. Handle has 2" crack extending from pommel; balance very good. Near excellent sheath with mildew on hilt contact point. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (02-23552/MD). $250-500.

RARE HOLLAND & HOLLAND 150TH ANNIVERSARY

Lot #2149 (Sale Order 150 of 562)

COMMEMORATIVE ENGLISH BOWIE KNIFE WITH CUSTOM DISPLAY CASE. Please note as of 5/9/25 this item description has been updated. Please revisit this description and contact us with any questions. Approx. 1500 mfg. for the 150th Anniversary of Holland & Holland gun makers. Overall length: 10 3/8". Clip point 6" blade has "HOLLAND & HOLLAND" engraved in to left side blade edge & "1036" stamped on right ricasso. Full tang has brass double hilt, lanyard hole & two piece rosewood panels having 3 brass rivets. Knife comes with custom case with back leather exterior, green velour interior & H&H black label on lid. CONDITION: knife has very good overall appearance with light tarnish on blade. Hilt shows light tarnish. Near excellent panels. Case has good appearance showing light marks & light staining on green velour. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (02-23557/MD). $700-1,000.

MONUMENTAL INDIAN SAFARI OIL PAINTING.

Lot #2150 (Sale Order 151 of 562)

The sight size of this attractive oil painting is 53 1/2" x 37 1/2", and the frame size is just over 63” x 47 1/2". The vividly colored painting depicts a confrontation between two lions, four safari hunters, two elephants, and several native guides with their dogs. In the center of the foreground is a large elephant with a tiger climbing its neck to reach the native mahout. In the howdah are two wide-eyed hunters, one of which is shooting the tiger with what appears to be a shotgun. To the left is another elephant grasping a tiger around the midsection in an attempt to dispatch the striped beast. The mahout appears calm while the two other hunters, perched in the howdah, watch intently. The right side shows several guides with long lances, many of which are on horseback. There are also two dogs depicted, presumably used to aid in the hunt. The lower left shows a gravely wounded guide and another on a rearing, frightened horse, grasping his lance and planning an attack on the center tiger. The scene takes place in a grassland area with a neighboring village dotted by palm trees. A fine painting capturing the urgency of the moment and showing accurate depictions of the indigenous people, as well as the classically attired, likely British, hunters. The impasto is light, and the expert use of color contrast is admirable. The gold-painted frame is in an early 19th century style but obviously a modern production. CONDITION: the painting shows no fading with vivid colors. There are no holes or abrasions to the canvas. The frame is solid with minor restoration work to the gold gilt. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (02-24329/BF). $2,000-4,000.

LARGE & EXCEPTIONALLY HEAVY CARVED AFRICAN MALE

Lot #2151 (Sale Order 152 of 562)

RHINOCEROS. This spectacular, monumental carving of a rhinoceros appears to be executed in ironwood and was likely carved in Africa by an indigenous sculptor. It measures approx. 35" x 18 1/2" at the shoulder. The horn rises 6 1/2" from the animal's snout. The rhino's toenails are highlighted in white, and the eyes appear to be carved bone. The rhino is true to form but quite folky in appearance. The exceptional weight of this sculpture leads us to believe the media is ironwood. The animal's skin texture, ears, horn, and obvious maleness are well executed and readily apparent. CONDITION: the sculpture is solid, although there is a notable drying crack on the left side of the animal's head and under its chin. There is another crack on the right side about at the haunches. There are also two short drying cracks on the left midsection of the beast. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (02-23549/BF). $1,000-2,000.

3 REAL ELEPHANT FEET MADE INTO FOOT STOOLS OR

Lot #2152 (Sale Order 153 of 562)

SITTING STOOLS. These elephant feet have been made into sitting stools or foot stools by local craftsmen in India. These examples measure approximately 17" on average in height and approximately 13 1/2" on average for the width of the seat. The seats measure approximately 4" in thickness and 44" in circumference, with the tops covered in various animal hides. The seats are edged in black leather and the feet themselves are painted/dyed black. CONDITION: stools show handling wear only, with very minor losses to the bodies of the feet. The animal hide seats are cracked or otherwise degraded. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (02-23564-13/BF). $500-750.

SET OF 4 LEWIS DRAKE BARBADOS CROQUET CHAIRS.

Lot #2153 (Sale Order 154 of 562)

This set of four finely crafted chairs, once retailed by Lewis Drake & Associates, is made of rosewood showing superb grain and figuring. The chairs measure approx. 31 1/4" in height and 21 1/2" in depth. The design of these newly crafted chairs dates to the 1860s when the freshly introduced game of croquet was all the rage in England. The chairs fold in an interesting manner to about 4" in width to facilitate easy transportation and packing for your safari, croquet match, or polo outing. These chairs are perfect for use indoors, by the pool, at the shore, or on the deck of your boat. CONDITION: these chairs are unused and packed in their original boxes. There may be exceptionally minor scuffs from storage wear. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (02-23565-1/BF). $400-700.

SET OF 2 LEWIS DRAKE BAREILLY CHAIRS.

Lot #2154 (Sale Order 155 of 562)

This set of two large, exceptionally finely crafted chairs were once retailed by Lewis Drake & Associates, and are made of dark rosewood featuring attractive grain patterns and figuring. The chairs measure approx. 42" in height and 23" in depth. The design of these newly crafted chairs is quite elegant but supremely functional. The chair features a beautiful tan buffalo hide seat and back over a caned rosewood frame. The chairs fold to an amazingly small 4 1/2" width to make transportation and storage a snap. When needed for use, the chairs simply unfold and secure with two large metal hooks beneath. This style chair would look stunning in any fashionable interior and may garner envious stares at any point-to-point or a field hunting expedition. CONDITION: these chairs are unused and may be in their original wrapping. There may be exceptionally minor scuffs from storage wear. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (02-23565-3/BF). $400-700.

EXQUISITE CANADIAN COYOTE FUR COAT.

Lot #2155 (Sale Order 156 of 562)

This coat is made of superior Canadian coyote pelts and shows truly exceptional workmanship. The individual pelts are beautifully color-matched and finely finished. The size of the 3/4 length coat is estimated to be a large and would likely fit a woman of average stature. The lining is a taupe satin with floral damask embellishments. Full-length sleeves are lined with the same material. There is an interior belt on the right side to secure the coat to the body. An intensely visually attractive coat suitable for wear in a variety of venues. CONDITION: the coat appears to never have been worn and remains in pristine condition. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (02-23545/BF). $1,000-1,750.

BEAR SKIN COAT.

Lot #2156 (Sale Order 157 of 562)

A very large, heavy and well-made winter bearskin coat of the late 19th or 20th century. The outside of the coat is covered with dark brown fur with lighter brown fur highlights. The collar and cuffs are more closely cropped, lighter brown fur. There are five wooden toggle buttons down each side of the front of the coat, forming a secure closure. There are slightly diagonal slash pockets on each side of the front at about the midpoint. The sleeves have interior wool cuffs and a brownish green-striped polish cotton lining. The body lining appears to be a polished black cotton with zigzag sewn lines down the entire length of the coat. The pocket bags appear to be a heavy, dark muslin material. There is an interior pocket on the left side with a tag that reads "FROM THE NATIONAL TANNING COMPANY DES MOINES, IOWA." CONDITION: the outside of the coat has a fine appearance, with only scattered minor losses to the fur. The lining appears quite solid, and the stitching is nearly completely intact. An attractive example of a bearskin coat that was once popular in the colder climes of America. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (02-23546/BF). $800-1,200.

MAGNIFICENT, LARGE TROPHY, FULL-STANDING BLACK BEAR.

Lot #2157 (Sale Order 158 of 562)

Please note as of 4/11/25 this item description has been updated. Please revisit this description and contact us with any questions. This spectacular, full-standing, mounted black bear measuring 74" high atop of a 4 1/2" base that measures 33" x 30"; finished to resemble a forest floor. This six-foot bear, was harvested by Louis Drake in Manitoba. At the time that Louis bagged the bear. It was considered a record and we understand that it's in the Manitoba record books. All his life, Lewis has hunted primarily with either flintlocks, percussion, and eventually longbow. This bear was harvested with a longbow. CONDITION: the mount, because of its size, has an imposing presence, and is generally in excellent condition. The taxidermy work was top shelf, and the bear presents so realistically. A phenomenal addition to anyone's game room. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (02-23612/BF). $1,000-2,000.

SPECTACULAR PAIR OF H&H MODEL DELUXE SELF OPENING

Lot #2158 (Sale Order 159 of 562)

SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE TRIGGER HEAVY PROOF GAME GUNS MADE FOR R.A.F. WING COMMANDER WOJCIECH KOLACZKOWSKI WITH ORIGINAL CASE & ACCESSORIES. Cal. 12 Ga. 2-3/4" (BOTH). 1. S# 33664 & 2. S# 33665 (1948). Wojciech Kolaczkowski was born in 1908 in Moszenki, Poland to a wealthy noble family. He excelled at skiing, horse riding, shooting, etc., representing Poland at clay pigeon shooting. He joined the Polish Airforce in 1929 and became commander of the 303rd squadron of the Polish Airforce in England. He was also commander of the #2 Polish wing and then took command of the #1 Polish wing in 1943. He won the distinguish Flying Cross in June of 1943. In 1944 he became Deputy Attache to the Polish Embassy in London until the end of the war. After WWII he emigrated to America where he was sales manager for Jaguar and British Leyland in NYC. He had these guns made in 1948. They have 28" chopper lump barrels with raised matted ribs. Rear portions are gold inlaid with the numbers "1" & "2" which also appear on top levers and forend tips denoting a true pair. The exception being the theme of the engraving; dogs & birds on Gun #1; birds only on Gun #2. Maker's name and address are engraved on tops of barrels. 2-1/2" of well cut acanthus scroll tapers from breech ends downward to fronts of actions. Barrel flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 1-1/4 oz. of shot & "2-3/4" chamber length. S#'s are on bottoms of barrels. Bottom ribs are engraved "Made in England" & "Modele De Luxe". Barrels are fitted with H&H patent self-opening assist springs. Coin finished hand detachable sidelock actions are stocked to the fences and feature automatic safetys ("SAFE" inlaid in gold), hidden third fasteners, bushed strikers, gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, gold plated cocking levers and double triggers (fronts articulated). Actions and lockplates are special order engraved with shaded scroll highlights surrounding game and dog scenes; most likely executed by the revered Harry Kell whose relatively large eyed birds and superb shaded scroll are essentially a signature. Gun #1 depicts a setter retrieving a grouse on bottom of action while possibly the same setter retrieves a pheasant on left lockplate. Right lockplate has a scene of a pointing pointer. Gun #2 shows a nye of three pheasant on bottom (two on ground with one taking wing). Left lockplate has a group of four snipe in grass along brook side. Right lockplate shows three feeding pheasant. Both guns are engraved "Holland & Holland" on each side along with "Made in England" on hinge pin covers and "Modele De Luxe" on top levers. Fences are beautifully relief carved with scrolling acanthus; another Kell feature. Trigger guards with single right hand beads are engraved with standing partridge on gun #2 and setter retrieving on gun #1. S#'s are on short tangs. Straight grip stocks are made of very well matched European walnut with spectacular fiddle back grain and very fine marbling. They measure 14-3/8" over tan pig skin covered pads and also feature classic point pattern checkering on diamond hands and well shaped drop points. The individual gold initials "WK" are inlet on toeline where they are surmounted by the crown of a baron. Matching splinter ejector forends have Anson releases. MEASUREMENTS: Gun #1. BBLS: Bore Diameter: L .729. R .729. Restriction: L .031 (full). R .033 (full). Wall thickness: L .030. R .032. STOCK: DAH: 2-1/8". DAC: 1-7/16". CAST: about 1/2" off. LOP: 14-3/8" WEIGHT: 7 lb. 9 oz. Gun #2. BBLS: Bore Diameter: L .730. R .729. Restriction: L .028 (IMod). R .032 (Full). Wall thickness: L .032. R .032. STOCK: DAH: 2-3/16". DAC: 1-7/16". CAST: about 1/2" off. LOP: 14-3/8". WEIGHT: 7 lb. 8 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: guns are housed in their original oak and leather two gun case with leather trimmed canvas outer cover. Top of case has later inset leather rectangle gold embossed "J.S.T.". Outer cover has later stitched on leather label embossed "Made for RAF Wing Cmd." "W. Kolaczkowski in 1948" "currently owned by" "Dr. John Thalgott". Interior is lined in burgundy cloth. Top has gold embossed H&H black Morocco leather label flanked by gun cleaning instruction label at left and charge card for this pair of guns at right. Accessories include: one pair of older H&H marked snap caps along with a newer pair. An older H&H marked pewter oil bottle along with a newer one, a empty bone striker bottle, two piece cleaning rod. Also included are two uncheckered walnut buttplates interchangeable with recoil pads. A covered compartment holds another bone striker bottle holding four screws for attachment of wooden buttplates. Another compartment holds a bottle of "303 Cleaning and Rust Preventer". CONDITION: exceptionally fine. Very close to "as new". Barrels retaining about 98% original blue.... Continued. For complete description, please visit www.poulinauctions.com

HOLLAND & HOLLAND TAKEDOWN MAUSER DANGEROUS GAME

Lot #2159 (Sale Order 160 of 562)

RIFLE NEARLY AS NEW. Cal. 375 H&H. S# 2540 (1955). This rifle was ordered in 1954 and delivered in 1955 to Southern Rhodesia and probably has seen fewer that 50 rounds since. It has 25" medium weight barrel engraved "Holland's" ".375" "MAGNUM" "Rimless" "Cartridge" ""HYKRO" Steel" at breech end. Barrel is mounted with one standing one folding express rear sight in stippled island base, banded on sling loop and banded on front sight ramp with silver bead protected by Holland's flip up hood with push button detent. Top of barrel is engraved "Holland & Holland. 98. New Bond Street, London." Standard length model 98 Mauser action features stippled top of receiver and turned down bolt handle. S# is on side wall. Flag safety is gold inlaid ("SAFE"). Black lacquered alloy drop box bottom metal is fitted with large coin slotted takedown screw. Front of hinged floorplate is engraved "Made in England"; center of floorplate "4 CARTdgs". S# is on trigger guard bow. Once captive takedown screw is loosened, barrel and receiver tip out of stock. Pistol grip buttstock made of lightly fiddle figured European walnut measures 14-3/8" over Silver pad and features left hand cheekpiece, case hardened trap grip cap containing spare front sight, recoil bolt, classic Holland style point pattern checkering at grip and around forend and a sling loop along with a vacant silver oval on toeline. CONDITION: exceptionally fine retaining nearly all original finishes as applied by Holland's in 1954. There are only very few minor scratches found on barrel and some minor marks in wood finish which shows some dryness on left side. Recoil pad has compressed somewhat and hardened. Bore is bright and shiny with strong sharp rifling throughout. Mechanically fine. Rifle is fitted with a leather sling. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (24-6558/MGM). CURIO. $10,000-15,000.

NIFTY & WELL DESIGNED NON FIRING TRY GUN.

Lot #2160 (Sale Order 161 of 562)

Cal. 12 Ga. barrels. S# NSN. Made up by an innovative gunmaker to fit his custom guns to his prospective client this useful tool is adjustable for drop at heel with locking lever on right side. Drop at comb has screw adjustment at rear of trigger guard tang. Length of pull is set using large wheel at rear of buttstock. Pitch is adjusted with two screws through butt piece. Cast is set across breech end of barrels with locking lever at bottom of action. Action parts and trigger guard are blued. Damascus barrels are browned and wood parts are oil finished. CONDITION: fine. Metal retaining about 40% original finishes. Wood with 80% original oil finish. Checkering considerably worn. A new butt piece has been added replacing original which probably was cracked, battered, or too short. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (02-23611/MGM). $2,000-4,000.

FINELY RELIEF ENGRAVED AND CARVED HAMMER DRILLING

Lot #2161 (Sale Order 162 of 562)

BY C. HOFFACKER. Cal. 16 Bore/9.3x72R ?. S# 1562. The 27-1/2" barrel set is gold inlaid "Chr. Hoffacker, Munchen" in milled out portion of matted full length rib. A flip-over rear sight and silver bead front are installed. There are gold bands around breech ends with associated floral triangles. Krupp steel eagle logos are also present. Barrel flats are stamped with Imperial German nitro proofs for 2-1/2" chambers. Coin finished under lever action is fitted with front spring locks with rebounding hammers. Top lever selects rifle barrel. Top tang is fitted with flip-up rear sight. Action is near fully engraved with very nicely cut and shaded Germanic acanthus scroll. Lockplates have more of this scroll surrounding hammers but also have high relief game animals engraved front and rear. A running rabbit is at front of left lock with crouched fox at rear. Right lock depicts running hind at front and standing boar at rear. This engraving theme continues to cartridge trap in butt where scroll surrounds portrait of a large standing stag. Round knob pistol grip buttstock of burl figured European walnut features Bavarian style cheekpiece and horn buttplate. Grip checkering is enhanced by superb high relief acanthus and floral carvings. Left side of buttstock behind cheekpiece is relief carved with hunting scene of two hounds standing over a fallen roebuck with jaeger approaching in background. Matching splinter forend has Deeley release. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: L .669. R .668. Restriction: L .026 (mod). R .026 (mod). Wall thickness: L .030. R .030. STOCK: DAH: 2-15/16". DAC: 1-7/16". CAST: neutral. LOP: 13-1/2". WEIGHT: 6 lb. 6 oz. CONDITION: good "as found". Barrels retaining most of their original blue with considerable hand wear from normal handling. Action and locks show light cleaning to silver gray. Engraving remains clear. Stock retains old oil finish possibly original with lots of hand wear on carving to a mellow patina. Shotgun bores are very good with light pitting in right barrel. Rifle bore is good toward muzzle; pitted at breech end. Action is tight. Locks are good. Set trigger works. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (24-6561/MGM). CURIO. $2,000-4,000.

FINE SINGLE SHOT BOXLOCK KIPLAUF BY CARL STIEGELE

Lot #2162 (Sale Order 163 of 562)

WITH SCOPE. Cal. 7x57R. S# 18166. The 25-1/2" half octagon half round ribbed barrel is fitted with flip-up "u" notch rear sight and white bead front along with claw scope bases. Unmatted portion of rib is engraved "Carl Stiegele Hofgewerefabrik, Munchen". Bottom of barrel is stamped with German nitro proofs for 7x57 and with a proof date of "7.36". Case hardened, scallop backed, reinforced boxlock double Kirsten action features tang safety, intercepting safety sear, bushed striker and double set triggers. Action is engraved with about 70% coverage well cut scroll with some floral highlights. No maker's markings are present. Blued trigger guard is also scroll engraved. Sunburst horn capped pistol grip buttstock of nicely figured European walnut measures 14" over newer solid basket weave pad. Stock features swept right hand cheekpiece, point pattern checkering, sling loop and a gold oval engraved "D.D.S.". Two piece forend extends to muzzle with horn tip. Removable portion with Deeley latch has horn divider and very small secondary schnable. A Lyman All American 3X scope with cross hair reticle is in custom claw rings. CONDITION: very fine. Barrel retaining over 90% blue. Action with most of its case hardening color. Stocks retain most of their original oil finish with only a few minor marks. Bore appears very fine, although a bit dirty. Action is tight. Triggers work. Scope is fine, optically clear. A small chip has lifted behind left side of action at top and should be attended to before firing this elegant little rifle. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (24-6563/MGM). CURIO. $2,500-5,000.

SHILOH RIFLE MFG. CO. 1874 SHARPS SPORTING RIFLE.

Lot #2163 (Sale Order 164 of 562)

Cal. 40 (40-70 Bottleneck). S# 5434. Bbl. 28" octagon, top flat is marked "Old Reliable". White bead front sight. Fixed U notch rear sight w/ white pointer. Lever operated case colored single shot action. Left side is marked w/ Farmingdale NY address, 1976-1983. Currently located in Big Timber, MT. Schnable tipped forearm & straight grip cheekpiece stock of nicely grained walnut w/ sling swivels. LOP: 13 3/4" over original buttplate. CONDITION: over 98% blue & case colored finish. Very good wood finish showing small marks w/ larger dent on right side of forearm. Bright near excellent bore. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (24-6573/DS). MODERN. $2,000-2,750.

PEDERSOLI 1874 SHARPS LONG RANGE STYLE SINGLE SHOT

Lot #2164 (Sale Order 165 of 562)

RIFLE. Cal. 45-70. S# SH27909 (under forend). Bbl. 34" octagon to round. Globe front sight, graduated leaf rear sight w/ long range Vernier tang sight. Double set triggers. Blue finished bbl. Action is finished in the white. Rosewood tip forearm & capped pistol grip walnut stock w/ point pattern hand checkering & steel shotgun buttplate. Mfg. in Italy. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: wood sight box containing additional front sight inserts & parts. CONDITION: bbl. has gray appearance indicating cold-blue finish. Action shows areas of light tarnish. Wood has very good finish & checkering. Sound trigger & mechanics. Bright near excellent bore. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (24-6575/DS). MODERN. $1,750-2,500.

3 HANDMADE BOXED SETS OF VERNIER SIGHTS BY STEVE

Lot #2165 (Sale Order 166 of 562)

ALEXANDER. 1) Wooden case measuring approx. 6" x 4" x 2" w/ black leather covering. Set comes with Mid range & Long range staffs, large aperture disk, front sight base with 3 apertures & rear sight bases with 3 rectangular planes. 2) Walnut case measuring approx. 6" x 4" x 2". Set comes with Mid range & Long range staffs, large aperture disk, front sight base with 3 apertures & rear sight bases with 3 rectangular planes. 3) Wooden case measuring approx. 6.25" x 4" x 2". Set comes with Mid range & Long range staffs, large aperture disk, front sight base with 8 apertures & rear sight bases with 5 rectangular planes. Also comes with brass bottle. CONDITION: all sets appear near excellent showing no use. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (02-23528/MD). $1,500-2,500.

WINCHESTER PRE-WAR SUPER GRADE MODEL 70 BOLT

Lot #2166 (Sale Order 167 of 562)

ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 300 H&H Mag. S# 16992. Bbl. 26". Hooded ramp bead front sight w/ folding leaf rear sight & Weaver style scope bases, rear bridge has two added holes. Action features pre-war style safety & claw extractor. Bolt is numbered to rifle. Floorplate is marked "SUPER GRADE". Cheekpiece walnut stock w/ black forearm tip, hard rubber grip cap & Super Grade checkering. Military style leather sling on original Super Grade swivels. LOP: altered to 13 1/2" over an added Winchester solid red pad. Mfg. 1938. CONDITION: over 95% metal finish showing light carry & edge wear w/ scratches on floorplate. Stock has very good refinish. Very good bore. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (24-6566/DS). CURIO. $1,700-2,500.

VERY RARE ITALIAN KEKKI PROFESSIONAL HUNTER BOLT

Lot #2167 (Sale Order 168 of 562)

ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 300 Win Mag. S# 011. Kekki was an Italian builder of unique custom rifles and offered a large variety of features & finishes. Mfg. 2013-2018, imported by Lewis Drake & Associates of Murray KY until 2015. Bbl. 28" tapered round over patented slotted muzzle brake. 2 lug Titanium action featuring a spiral fluted bolt & integral 30mm scope rings. Blind box mag. w/ solid floorplate, polymer follower is mounted on 2 coil springs. Screw attaches interchangeable bolt knob. Safety lever is located in forward portion of trigger guard. "Bix'n Andy" ball bearing adj. trigger. Carbon fiber cheekpiece stock w/ open threaded bushings for sling swivel attachment. LOP: 14 1/8" over solid black pad. WEIGHT: 9 lbs, 2.6 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 5 high quality Kekki rifle brochures. CONDITION: near excellent retaining over 98% finish. Bright near excellent bore. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (24-6594/DS). MODERN. $2,000-3,000.

CUSTOM STAINLESS REMINGTON MODEL 700 BOLT ACTION

Lot #2168 (Sale Order 169 of 562)

RIFLE. Cal. 338 Lapua Mag. S# S6548027. Bbl. 28" fluted stainless with blued triple baffle muzzle brake giving 30 1/4" overall; 1.22" at rear and .88" at muzzle. Consignor states built by Gerald Boyd (2046-2014) who worked for, and was close friend of, Kenny Jarrett who is famous for his long range "bean field" rifles. Consignor further states that Boyd used a Shilen barrel that is marked "WEST KENTUCKY GUNS" along with its caliber; all Boyd barrels similarly marked. Bolt handle with ground scope clearance and added pear shaped aluminum knob giving longer overall length for positive operation with greater leverage. Stock is unmarked but appears to be a green (black trim) Accuracy International Chassis of L96 style as used by English and German snipers. Forend tip allows use of a pivoting bipod. Multiple ports for push button release sling swivels plus rail in forend. Thumbhole stock has adjustable buttplate and comb. Action appears to have factory adjustable trigger set for 4 pounds (gauge measured). Unmarked Picatinny one piece scope base with unmarked heavy duty 34mm scope rings; all matte finished. Superb Schmidt Bender 5-25X56 matte finished scope with P4FL first focal plane reticle that has variable illumination. Side parallax, fine 1/4 MOA adjustments and Euro fast focus eyepiece. Scope introduced in 2022; MSRP of $4,120. MAGS: 1 unbranded 10 rd. appears by Accuracy International. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Heavily constructed Hunting Classics lockable airline style aluminum transport case in good condition with outlined foam liner and Harris SLM Bipod. CONDITION: all aspects near excellent to include bore and optics. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (24-6631/NW). MODERN. $4,000-5,500.

WELLS FARGO MARKED ITHACA HAMMER GUN WITH FACTORY

Lot #2169 (Sale Order 170 of 562)

LETTER. Cal. 12 Ga. 2-3/4". S# 219829. Barrels are 24" with cyl. & cyl. chokes. An Ithaca factory letter dated March 29, 1960 states: "according to our records, this is a 12 gauge Ithaca double with 24" barrels. The gun was built by us back in the year 1912, and on March 25 of that year was shipped to the Wells Fargo Express Company for their guarding activities". The 24" barrels with matted rib are unmarked, except for S# on lump. 10 Ga. size boxlock action has exposed hammers. Sides are rolled with Ithaca company dogs, name and address; left side has been engraved "W.F. & CO. EX". S# and gauge are stamped on watertable. Round knob pistol grip American walnut buttstock measures 14-1/8" over replacement Winchester buttplate. Matching splinter forend has "J" spring release. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: L .739. R .739. Restriction: L .000 (cyl). R .000 (cyl). Wall thickness: L .075. R .075. STOCK: DAH: 3". DAC: 1-13/16". CAST: neutral. LOP: 14-1/8". WEIGHT: 9 lb. 8 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Ithaca factory letter. CONDITION: barrels retaining most of their original blue turning to brown. Action retains some case color where protected. There are some heavy scratches on left side partially obscuring Wells Fargo mark. Stocks have old finish. Buttstock with long cracks back to front and a myriad of bumps, scratches and dings. Forend is also cracked (repaired) and has some wood missing toward tip. Bores are bright. Action is tight. Mechanically good. In the words of Sheldon Smith who wrote the factory letter in 1960: "if that gun could talk, it might be able to spin some real hairy yarns, and it certainly has some Americana and gun romance wrapped up in it." PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (24-6567/MGM). CURIO. $3,000-6,000.

20 GA. E.J. CHURCHILL REGAL GRADE XXV BOXLOCK

Lot #2170 (Sale Order 171 of 562)

EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH CASE. Cal. 20 Ga. 2-3/4". S# 8276 (1972). The 25" dovetailed barrels are fitted with matted Churchill rib. "XXV" is in gold at breech end. Maker's name and Orange St. address is engraved on tops of barrels. Barrel flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-3/4" chambers. S#'s are on bottom of barrels. Case hardened double ogee backed boxlock action features non-automatic safety ("SAFE" inlaid in gold) and double triggers. Action is engraved with 70% coverage well cut scroll with some rose accents. "CHURCHILL" is in scrolled device on each side. Blued floorplate is engraved "THE" "REGAL" surrounded by matching scroll. Blued trigger guard with scroll and roses on bow has S# on tang. Straight grip buttstock of relatively plain European walnut measures 14-3/8" over black Decelerator pad. Stock features drop points, point pattern checkering and vacant silver oval. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: L .619. R .616. Restriction: L .012 (mod). R .004 (IC). Wall thickness: L .026. R .029. STOCK: DAH: 2-3/8". DAC: 1-1/2". CAST: about 1/2" off. LOP: 14-3/8". WEIGHT: 5 lb. 7 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: gun is housed in a brown canvas "VC" case with stitched leather corners and is lined in green cloth. A black leather Churchill label is in lid. Case contains cleaning equipment along "A&F" marked oil bottle and snap caps. CONDITION: very fine. Barrels retaining over 95% blue. Action with 85% case color. Stocks retain nearly all of their original finish with a few minor marks. Pad is relatively new. Bores are bright and shiny. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong and in time. Case is very good with rubs and marks on exterior. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is good with some re-working. Accessories are good. A dynamic lightweight gun. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (24-6586/MGM). CURIO. $3,000-5,000.

SCARCE & INTERESTING O/U BOLT ACTION RIFLE SHOTGUN

Lot #2171 (Sale Order 172 of 562)

COMBINATION BY P. OBERHAMMER. Cal. 16 Ga. & 8x57mm. S# 4182. The innovative Munich gunsmith Peter Oberhammer came up with this design for an auxiliary shotgun barrel combined with a bolt action rifle and patented the idea in 1896 shortly before he retired. Most of the known combos built on this patent were made by his son Ludwig. These unusual weapons are pictured in some advertisements of the era. This combo has an under slung 16 Ga. barrel that by forward operation of a 6" lever on left side a spring loaded firing mechanism on front part of rifle bottom metal is cocked and barrel can rotate counter clockwise to expose shotgun chamber for loading. A toggling safety for this mechanism is on right side which covers a gold inlaid "S" when in safe position. Bolt action rifle barrel is fitted with short quarter rib holding one standing leaf "V" notch rear sight. A silver bead front is in short ramp. Top of barrel is engraved "P. Oberhammer. Kgl. Bair. Hofbuchsenmacher. Munchen." Model 98 large ring Mauser action has had front portion of ring turned down to accept firing and locking housing associated with shotgun barrel. Right side of receiver ring has been grooved to allow feeding of shotgun cartridge. Standard bottom metal has been fitted with lever to remove floorplate. Trigger mechanism has front trigger being a push forward set for rifle use. Rear trigger fires shotgun. Separate trigger guard is steel. Action and other associated metal parts are engraved with simple scroll within line borders. Turned down bolt handle has had knob slimmed and checkered. A flip-up peep sight that cams with bolt operation is installed behind action tang. Sunburst horn capped pistol grip stock of European walnut with slight curly grain is fitted with checkered horn buttplate and features shadow line right hand cheekpiece, sling loop, side panels and checkered grip. Sides of forend wood extend to muzzle with checkered bottom piece screwed on. CONDITION: fine. Metal parts retaining about 80% original finish silvered on high edges and with some operational rubbing. Wood retains most of its original oil finish with some scattered marks. Bores are bright and shiny and mechanism operates well once its intricacies are mastered. A really cool gun! PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (24-6568/MGM). CURIO. $4,000-8,000.

BROWNING BABY THIERRY DUGUET CUSTOM ENGRAVED SEMI

Lot #2172 (Sale Order 173 of 562)

AUTO PISTOL. Cal. 6.35mm (25 ACP). S# 326174. Custom gold inlays by Thierry Duguet, traditional hand engraver from Charlottesville, VA. Slide & frame have gold wire inlaid borders w/ floral & insect highlights. Gold finished safety lever. Bbl. 2". Blue finish w/ case colored trigger. 2 piece checkered plastic grips. MAGS: 1 detachable 6 rd. CONDITION: near excellent custom finish. Bright near excellent bore. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (24-6591/DS). MODERN. $1,200-2,000.

SMITH & WESSON 1ST MODEL SAFETY HAMMERLESS GOLD

Lot #2173 (Sale Order 174 of 562)

FINISHED DA REVOLVER. Cal. 32 S&W. S# 82773. Bbl. 3 1/2" round w/ rib & semi-circular front sight. Five shot fluted cyl. Hammerless top break action w/ grip safety along backstrap. Gold finish w/ blue trigger guard & case colored trigger. 2 piece pearl grips. Total of 91,417 mfg. 1888-1902. CONDITION: fine retaining over 80% gold finish & 90% case coloring on hammer. Trigger guard has good blue. Very good grips. Sound mechanics. Bore shows strong rifling w/ small spots of light pitting. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (24-6588/DS). CURIO. $1,000-1,750.

EXCEPTIONAL LEWIS DRAKE ROSEWOOD GUN CABINET.

Lot #2174 (Sale Order 175 of 562)

This beautiful rosewood gun cabinet must be seen to be believed. The workmanship is extraordinary, and the finest available rosewood was used in its construction. Hinges, hangers, and the door handle are all brass, and the lockable door, of course, has a small brass escutcheon. The cabinet measures 85" high, including a 4 1/2" broken pediment adornment at the top. The width of the cabinet is 26 5/8" at the base and top across the molding. The body of this stunning cabinet is 24" wide and has a 46" x 17" glass in the door. The interior has slots for seven of your finest guns, and there is a leather interior label of Lewis Drake & Associates measuring 3 1/4" x 4". The cabinet comes complete with two keys to secure your treasured weapons. CONDITION: this cabinet is unused and comes with the glass separately packed, as it has not even been mounted in the door yet. There may be minor scuffs from storage wear. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (02-23565-6/BF). $400-700.

COMBINATION GUN RACK & HALL TREE.

Lot #2175 (Sale Order 176 of 562)

A sturdy and stately hall tree, that may also be utilized as a gun rack, holding three side-by-side shotguns as well as three over-and-under shotguns. This hall tree was made expressly for, and designed by, Lewis Drake & Associates. It is hand-crafted of solid rosewood, and was produced as part of their British Campaign furniture line. This handsome rack exudes style and excellence. It stands 6' and 5" tall with a base diameter of 21 1/2". The base is raised off the floor by three ball feet. There is a 2 3/4" x 1 3/4" plaque at the top that reads "Lewis Drake & Associates." This hall tree/gun rack was Mr. Drake's personal example used in his office. CONDITION: the rack is in exceptionally sound condition, and shows only minor wear from use by Mr. Drake.PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (02-23547/BF). $300-600.

CHARLES LANCASTER OF LONDON LEATHER CARTRIDGE

Lot #2176 (Sale Order 177 of 562)

MAGAZINE CASE. Brown leather case measures approx. 18" x 12" x 6"; lid has stamped "A.D.F" & parts of South Coast Railway label on side. Interior of lid has green velour with most of Charles Lancaster label. Interior has 6 compartments to hold cartridges. CONDITION: case in good overall intact appearance showing scuffs, wear & stains. Leather straps intact & sturdy. Interior straps appear intact & sturdy with light staining. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (02-23566/MD). $500-1,000.

JAMES PURDEY WALNUT & LEATHER CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE

Lot #2177 (Sale Order 178 of 562)

CASE. Case measures approx. 19" x 12" x 7". Lid is embossed "M.E.YORKE" on top with red velour & repro. James Purdey label on interior of lid. Case gas brass reinforcements to corners & carrying strap. Body of case has 6 wooden compartments with leather retaining straps for cartridges. CONDITION: case has a fair intact condition. Outsides straps in fair intact condition with wear & verdigris on buckles. Case exterior has fair appearance shows separations in stitching on edges & non-reinforced corners. Interior has good appearance with light wear & verdigris on buckles. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (02-23567/MD). $1,000-2,000.

CUSTOM ROOSEVELT & DRAKE RETAILED ROSEWOOD

Lot #2178 (Sale Order 179 of 562)

CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE CASE. Consignor states extremely limited production of 3 manufactured. Case measures approx. 18" x 13" x 9" with brass reinforcements. Case has 5 compartments for cartridges with brass stud retention. CONDITION: very good to near excellent overall appearance with light tarnish on brass & scattered light marks. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (02-23568/MD). $1,500-2,000.

LOT OF KYNOCH 375 MAGNUM FLANGED NITRO EXPRESS

Lot #2179 (Sale Order 180 of 562)

CARTRIDGES. Cartridges are labeled for use in Holland's double-barreled rifles. Group consists of 90 five rd boxes for a total of 450 rds, all loaded w/ "METAL COVERED SOFT NOSE BULLET 300 GRAINS". The red & yellow boxes are marked "Manufactured at the ELEY-KYNOCH FACTORIES of IMPERIAL METAL INDUSTRIES (KYNOCH) LIMITED". CONDITION: boxes have wear, scuffing & staining w/ many loose or missing end flaps. Ammunition appears to have a stained lightly patina'd appearance. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (02-23571-1/RW). AMMO. $500-700.

GROUPING OF 400 PURDEY BRITISH SPORTING RIFLE

Lot #2180 (Sale Order 181 of 562)

AMMUNITION. Lot contains hollow points. 1). 13-10 rd. blue labeled paper boxes of "KYNOCH 400 STRAIGHT 3" in various loadings. 2). 20- 10 unmarked brown paper packets head stamped "ELEY". Loadings may vary. 3). 50+ rds packed loose. Mostly "KYNOCH" and appear to be loaded with lead open point bullets. CONDITION: ammunition appears patinaed with scattered spots of verdigris. Boxes and packets have moderate wear, staining and tearing. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (02-23571-13/RW). AMMO. $500-700.

ABOUT 200rds. 350 RIGBY AMMO PLUS 10rds. 375 H&H.

Lot #2181 (Sale Order 182 of 562)

Ammo appears very good and serviceable or better with only a very few cartridges needing minor cleaning; some in sealed boxes. Most was in fragile paper boxes having various degrees of deterioration so they are now in plain boxes to include the remnants of their original boxes. All ammo packed 10 rds. per box except one loose box of over 20 rds. Approx. 170 rds. of Eley 350 Rigby in plain boxes. / 10 rds. of Kynoch 400/350. / 30 rds. Rigby 350 Bore No. 2 (sealed boxes). / 10 rds. Holland's 375 Magnum by H&H (sealed box). / 10 rds. empty Berdan primed brass. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (02-23571-15/NW). $500-750.

ABOUT 500 RDS. OF 500/465 NITRO EXPRESS AMMO.

Lot #2182 (Sale Order 183 of 562)

This lot consists of about 500 Rds. of 500/465 Nitro Express ammo. Some ammo is of vintage Kynoch mfr. Other ammo is wrapped in foreign newspaper & is of unknown mfr. CONDITION: wrappers & boxes show varying degrees of insect damage, flaking & wear. Ammo shows varying degrees of tarnishing & oxidation. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (02-23571-19/MJC). $2000-3000 for lot.

LOT OF ABOUT 250 RDS OF 500/465 NE AMMO

Lot #2183 (Sale Order 184 of 562)

This lot consists of about 250 rds. of varied 500/465 Nitro Express ammo. Some ammo is of Kynoch mfr. & in 5 rd. Kynoch boxes. Other ammo is in varying wrappers & plain packaging. CONDITION: boxes & wrappers show varying degrees of wear. Ammo shows varying degrees of storage wear, oxidation & tarnishing. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (02-23571-20/MJC). $700-1000 for lot.

KYNOCH NITRO EXPRESS AMMO: 470, 450/400 AND 577.

Lot #2184 (Sale Order 185 of 562)

All boxes are 5 rds. each; some may occasionally be missing a rd. 470 NE: 43 boxes 500 grain metal covered soft nose. / 13 boxes 500 grain metal covered solids. / 100 rounds (some boxed) loose of various bullet designs. First two groups are good serviceable ammo with minimal potential cleaning needed. Last group of 100 is fair at best and definitely in need of cleaning. / 450/400: 4 boxes 400 grain soft nose. Very good condition. / 577: 2 boxes 750 grain solids; very good. / 3 rds. in box being 750 grain soft point; all very good. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (02-23571-22/NW). $1,200-1,800.

ABOUT 500 RDS. OF VARIED 375 FLANGED MAG AMMO.

Lot #2185 (Sale Order 186 of 562)

This lot consists of about 500 rds. of varied 375 Flanged Mag ammo. Ammo is of mixed mfr. with Kynoch & Eley being prominent. Ammo is housed in both original & modern plain boxes. CONDITION: boxes show varying degrees of storage wear, damage & some insect damage. Rds. show varying degrees of oxidation, storage wear & tarnishing. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (02-23571-27/MJC). $2000-4000 for lot.

LOT OF ABOUT 265 RDS. OF 375 FLANGED NE AMMO.

Lot #2186 (Sale Order 187 of 562)

This lot consists of about 265 rds. of varied 375 Flanged Nitro Express ammo. The ammo appears to be mostly of vintage Kynoch mfr. It is housed in both original Kynoch & modern plain boxes. CONDITION: boxes show varying degrees of wear & insect damage. Ammo shows varying degrees of oxidation, tarnish & other age related wear. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (02-23571-29/MJC). $500-800 for lot.

165 ROUNDS OF 6.5X54 MANNLICHER/SCHOENAUER RIFLE

Lot #2187 (Sale Order 188 of 562)

AMMUNITION. The lot consists of mostly soft nose sporting cartridges manufactured by DWM. Ammunition is on stripper clips and is in 16 two piece paper boxes. Some boxes contain remnants of the original DWM packaging. Approximately 145 rounds are soft nose bullets and 20 are full metal jacket. CONDITION: The cartridges have spots of light oxidation and are turning patina but appear serviceable. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (02-23571-5/RW). AMMO. $150-250.

LARGE GROUPING OF KYNOCH 577 NITRO-EXPRESS 3"

Lot #2188 (Sale Order 189 of 562)

BRITISH SPORTING RIFLE AMMUNITION. 162 rounds of brass cased ammunition which appears to be all head stamped "KYNOCH /577. Copper colored primers. 3" cases. 1). 50 rd. sealed carton of ten 5rd. red and yellow boxes. Labeling includes: " Metal covered solid bullet 750 Gr. strengthened coated steel bullet envelopes". Both Kynoch and Imperial Chemical Industries logos are present on label. CONDITION: the outside wrapping has light wear, scuffing and small tears. 2). 9 red and yellow 5 rd. boxes labeled "KYNOC/577/ 3" case/ NITRO EXPRESS CARTRIDGES". Loaded with 750 gr. metal covered solid bullets. The bullets are stated to have strengthened coated steel bullet envelopes. CONDITION: boxes have light handling wear, staining, taped repairs. Ammo appears clean and serviceable. 3). 4 yellow and red 5rd. boxes labeling includes "KYNOCH .577 3" case Nitro Express Cartridges:. Loaded with "METAL COVERED SOFT NOSE BULLET 750 GRS". CONDITION: boxes have moderate handling wear and scuffing. Ammo appears clean and serviceable. 4). 47 rds. of 577 cartridges packed loose in 5 two piece storage boxes. The 3" brass cases are head stamped "KYNOCH / 577". Copper colored primers. The lead round nosed bullets have a rounded copper tip. CONDITION: the ammunition has turned patina with scattered areas of verdigris but most appears serviceable. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (02-23571-8/RW). AMMO $ 800-1,100

7 AFRICAN SCULPTURES/CARVINGS.

Lot #2189 (Sale Order 190 of 562)

This group of African sculptures or carvings are mostly from the Ivory Coast. The wooden sculptures range in height between 32" and 51". All appear to be human effigies but one of the carvings is missing its head. All of the carvings show a good naïve artisan's hand and would display well in a collection or a singular objet d'art. CONDITION: all of these items are made by the indigenous people of Africa and were likely used by them prior to being collected by Lewis Drake. All items show average use wear along with some storage wear. No major damage is noted. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (02-23563-1/BF). $500-1,000.

6 AFRICAN DRUMS AND ARTISTIC OBJECTS.

Lot #2190 (Sale Order 191 of 562)

This varied lot includes 1 convex hide shield measuring approximately 24" in diameter. / 1 intriguing carved wooden door. The door is carved throughout with various people standing side-by-side in rows. The two left hand ends have integral pintles on the top and bottom. / 1 carved wooden wall hanging with several figures carved into the inside curve. / 1 large hide covered drum measuring 30" high and 18" across. / 1 medium size drum measuring 25" in height. / 1 small drum or container measuring 11 1/2" in height. Most of the drums appear to be from Zimbabwe. CONDITION: all of these items are made by the indigenous people of Africa and were likely used by them prior to being collected by Lewis Drake. All items show average use wear along with some storage wear. No major damage is noted. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (02-23563-2/BF). $600-900.

29 AFRICAN SPEARS, SPEAR HEADS, AND HAFTS.

Lot #2191 (Sale Order 192 of 562)

This lot contains a wide variety of spears along with spear heads and separates hafts. The longest of the spears measures 82" in length. The various style heads of made of hand-wrought iron and hafts are generally carved wood. Many different variations are included. Please see the photographs for the exact types and styles. CONDITION: all of these items are made by the indigenous people of Africa and were likely used by them prior to being collected by Lewis Drake. All items show average use wear along with some storage wear. The iron generally will have an oxidized finish and the hafts will show normal wear and tear. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (02-23563-3/BF). $700-1,000.

17 AFRICAN TRIBAL MASKS.

Lot #2192 (Sale Order 193 of 562)

A wonderful mix of African tribal masks of several forms and styles. 14 of the masks are carved wood with varying human features, some with encircling fringe emulating hair or a lion's mane. The remaining 3 masks appear to be made from shallow woven baskets with openings for the eyes and nose. The masks range in size from 18" to about 7". CONDITION: all of these items are made by the indigenous people of Africa and were likely used by them prior to being collected by Lewis Drake. All items show average use wear along with some storage wear. No major damage is noted. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (02-23563-4/BF). $700-1,000.

18 AFRICAN TRIBAL MASKS AND MORE.

Lot #2193 (Sale Order 194 of 562)

A suburb mix of African tribal masks of several forms and styles. All of the masks are carved wood with varying human features, some with encircling fringe emulating hair or a lion's mane. The masks vary in size between 15" and about 7 1/2". One of the larger masks is decorated with polychromatic paints and is quite visually appealing. This group also contains one wooden carving of a bent over man and one hide covered container. CONDITION: all of these items are made by the indigenous people of Africa and were likely used by them prior to being collected by Lewis Drake. All items show average use wear along with some storage wear. No major damage is noted. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (02-23563-5/BF). $700-1,000.

A LARGE GROUP OF AFRICAN DECORATIVE ART.

Lot #2194 (Sale Order 195 of 562)

This large group of both artistic and functional African items includes 1 carved wooden cup in the shape of a woman's head. / 5 various wooden statutes or carvings. / 1 carved wooden axe. / 1 carved wooden knife. / 2 brass decorated urns or pots. / 2 covered carved wooden boxes. / 1 intriguing carved wooden puppet. / 1 bronze bangle. / 2 copper armbands. / 2 bronze amulets. / 1 small 2-opening bowl. / 1 flute. / 2 carved wooden masks with paint decoration. / 1 wooden pot. / 1 small wooden bowl. / 2 wooden handled iron hoes. / 3 Zaire style knives. / 3 various edged weapons or tools. CONDITION: all of these items are made by the indigenous people of Africa and were likely used by them prior to being collected by Louis Drake. All items show average use wear along with some storage wear. No major damage is noted. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (02-23563-6/BF). $700-1,000.

LARGE GROUP OF AFRICAN BOWS, SPEAR POINTS, AND

Lot #2195 (Sale Order 196 of 562)

MORE. This large lot consists of 14 carved wooden bows of African origin. None of the bows have strings remaining but all seem to be complete. The lot further includes 12 hand-forged long spear points measuring roughly 58" overall. All of the points seem hurriedly forged and do not show fine details. Also included are 7 wooden poles and metal pole heads with 1 axe handle. CONDITION: all of these items are made by the indigenous people of Africa and were likely used by them prior to being collected by Lewis Drake. All items show average use wear along with some storage wear. No major damage is noted. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (02-23563-7/BF). $600-900.

AFRICAN ARTISTIC CARVINGS, MASKS, AND MORE.

Lot #2196 (Sale Order 197 of 562)

This varied lot includes 5 artistic carvings, mostly of people or animals. / 1 metal head that appears to be a female deity. / 1 very large carved wooden mask with a fringed border. / 5 carved wooden masks. Some of the masks have fringed borders or polychrome decorations. / 2 wooden stands, likely for artistic objects. / 5 hide covered containers of varying sizes. CONDITION: all of these items are made by the indigenous people of Africa and were likely used by them prior to being collected by Lewis Drake. All items show average use wear along with some storage wear. No major damage is noted. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (02-23563-8/BF). $500-800.

AFRICAN DRUMS AND OTHER CARVED ITEMS.

Lot #2197 (Sale Order 198 of 562)

This interesting lot contains 6 medium sized carved and decorated African drums, likely mostly from Zimbabwe. 1 large carved wooden bowl with 4 legs carved in the shape of a standing animal. The sides of the bowl are decorated with what appear to be stylized turtles. / 2 calimbas. / 1 animal hide pegboard. / 2 large heavy paddles. / 1 musical kudu horn. / 2 small all-wood percussion drums with human head finials. / 1 small fetish statue. CONDITION: all of these items are made by the indigenous people of Africa and were likely used by them prior to being collected by Lewis Drake. All items show average use wear along with some storage wear. No major damage is noted. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (02-23563-9/BF). $800-1,200.

ARTISTIC AFRICAN STATUES AND CARVED WOODEN MASKS.

Lot #2198 (Sale Order 199 of 562)

This attractive lot includes 6 carved wooden statues of human effigies. / 1 cast metal statue, possibly of a female deity. / 1 calling horn made from an animal's horn. / 1 fully formed human head mask. / 8 carved wooden masks. Some masks have polychrome decoration and/or fringed edges. CONDITION: all of these items are made by the indigenous people of Africa and were likely used by them prior to being collected by Lewis Drake. All items show average use wear along with some storage wear. No major damage is noted. PROVENANCE: from the renowned collection of quality sporting arms from Lewis Drake together with inventory of Lewis Drake Associates. (02-23563-10/BF). $700-1,000.

STUNNING 20 GA. A. GALAZAN BOSS STYLE O/U GAME GUN

Lot #2199 (Sale Order 200 of 562)

WITH TRULY SUPERB BULINO ENGRAVING BY V. PELI OF CREATIVE ART. Cal. 20 Ga. 2-3/4". S# G323. A. Galazan and his CSMC company continue to amaze the world by creating some of the most beautiful guns ever, mostly highlighted by his line of bespoke over and under guns. This wonderful example has 28" demi-block barrels fitted with solid matted rib. Top barrel is marked "A. GALAZAN." on left side of rib and "CONNECTICUT MFG. CO." "N.B. CT U.S.A." on right. Barrel flats are engraved with S# and caliber. Coin finished Boss style O/U action with non-automatic safety and non-selective single trigger is completely pinless. The only screw slots seen in all the metal work on this gun are the two that attach trigger guard tang to stock. This resulted in a blank canvas upon which master engraver Valerio Peli of Creative Art worked his magic. His exquisite composition consists of a full coverage sweeping array of foliage, flowers and scrolls which are given depth with fine shading. Flower blossoms include sunflowers, hibiscus and an array of other wildflowers along with a few roses that terminate in larger scrolls. The shaded niches of these scrolls are occupied by song birds perched in various poses. It appears that this fine work was commissioned for a women who had a love of these things and her portrait is found on bottom of action rendered in photographic Bulino style. A banner across bottom rear of action is engraved "CREATIVE ART" "V. PELI". "GALAZAN" is gold inlaid on left lockplate. Single beaded trigger guard is gold inlaid with the initials "RJB" surrounded by more flowers, foliage and a few birds. This coverage continues onto trigger guard tang which is also gold inlaid with S#. Straight grip buttstock is made from a piece of exhibition quality crotch figured and beautifully marbled European walnut which measures 14-1/2" over checkered wood butt with steel heel and toe plates engraved with flowers and scrolls matching action. Full one piece matching ejector forend with Anson release has shaped ejector housing iron inspired by Boss which is also engraved en suite. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: O .619. U .619. Restriction: O .019 (mod). U .014 (IC). Wall thickness: O .032. U .031. STOCK: DAH: 2-1/8". DAC: 1-1/2". CAST: abut 1/2" off. LOP: 14-1/2". WEIGHT: 7 lb. 3 oz. CONDITION: exceptionally fine. Appears to be essentially "As New" with no firing halos seen on breech face. Metal surfaces retain virtually all of their original factory finishes. There are only a very few barely visible handling marks in wood finish. Bores are bright and shiny. Mechanically crisp. A few years ago these superb guns had a base price of over $50,000 without engraving. (25-1474/MGM). MODERN. $45,000-65,000.

LOVELY A. GALAZAN BOSS STYLE O/U WITH SUPERB

Lot #2200 (Sale Order 201 of 562)

SCROLL & BULINO WORK BY GIANCARLO & STEFANO PEDRETTI. Cal. 12 Ga. S# G123. The 30" demi-block barrels are fitted with flat matted solid rib. Left side of top barrel is marked "A. GALAZAN" and right side is marked with Connecticut Shotgun name and address. Barrel flat is marked with S# and caliber information. Coin finished completely pinless low profile Boss style O/U action is fitted with non-automatic safety ("SAFE" inlaid in gold) and single non-selective trigger. Action is engraved with full coverage truly exceptional large open scroll with beaded highlights which is beautifully shaded. On bottom of action is an intricately detailed Bulino scene of wild hog or Russian boar standing in open field with sprigs of grass in foreground and dramatic woods behind. Lockplates are completely engraved with Bulino scenes of a black lab. On left lockplate he is retrieving a mallard from a cattail swamp. On right side he is retrieving a ring neck pheasant from a cut-over corn field. Top lever pivot is engraved with a portrait of this dog and a mallards head is exposed when the gun is opened. Backgrounds are also amazingly detailed. This fine work is by the well known father and son team Giancarlo & Stefano Pedretti whose signature appears on trigger plate and lower left of duck scene. The fine relief scroll continues on to single beaded trigger guard bow and tang which has S# inlaid in gold. Straight grip buttstock is made of a fine piece of stump figured and well marbled European walnut and measures 14-5/8" over checkered wood butt with engraved steel heel and toe plates. Stock features drop points, well cut borderless point pattern checkering at grip and a gold oval on toeline engraved "RJB". Matching full one piece ejector forend with Anson type release has iron shaped in classic Boss style which is engraved to match action. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: O .729. U .729. Restriction: O .015 (mod). U .010 (IC). Wall thickness: O .029. U .028. STOCK: DAH: 2". DAC: 1-1/2". CAST: off about 1/4". LOP: 14-5/8". WEIGHT: 8 lb. 0 oz. CONDITION: exceptionally fine; essentially "As New" with only a very few very minor marks in all wood and metal finishes. Appears unfired with perfect bores. Mechanically crisp except trigger will not set up for second shot. (25-1475/MGM). MODERN. $35,000-55,000.

DESIRABLE JAMES PURDEY WOODWARD TYPE O/U

Lot #2201 (Sale Order 202 of 562)

SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER GAME GUN WITH CASE & ACCESSORIES. Cal. 12 Ga. 2-3/4". S# 29223 (1991). Being eminently traditional; Purdey's was late to the market with their over & under shotgun. They tried many designs throughout the teens, 20's & 30's and finally, with their acquisition of Woodward's in 1948, had a satisfactory design patented by Woodward's in 1913. This 12 bore game gun has 28" demi-block barrels fitted with narrow matted solid rib. Right side of top barrel is engraved "J. Purdey & Sons Audley House South Audley Street. London. England." Barrel flats are stamped with 1990 London nitro proofs for 2-3/4" chambers. Bottom barrel is stamped with S# and the unknown # "76687 8". No barrel maker's initials are found. Case hardened low profile sidelock action features automatic safety ("SAFE" inlaid in gold), reinforced frame, gold band tumbler end cocking indicators and single non-selective trigger. Action and lockplates are engraved in traditional Purdey house style with well cut small scroll surrounding rose bouquets. Front of each lockplate is engraved "J. Purdey & Sons" within an ovate scrolled device. Bottom of action is engraved with maker's name and address in front of and behind forend iron mortice. Small bow trigger guard with rose and scroll on bow has S# gold inlaid on tang. Prince of Wales grip buttstock made of lightly crotch figured European walnut measures 15" over thin black leather covered pad. (LOP to end of wood is 14-3/8".) Stock features classic drop points, grip checkering and vacant gold oval. Slim one piece ejector forend with Anson release has initials "AS" on iron. (Tony Smith is listed as a barrel maker in 2012.) MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: O .729. U .728. Restriction: O.015 (mod). U .013 (light mod). Wall thickness: O.033. U .034. STOCK: DAH: 2-1/4". DAC: 1-9/16". CAST: about 1/2" off. LOP: 15". WEIGHT: 7 lb. 12 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: gun is housed in what appears to be its original brown leather VC case with stitched leather corners. Top is embossed "A.G.W.". Interior is lined in burgundy cloth. A paper label of the type used 1986-91 is in lid. Also present is a charge card for this particular gun with specifications and chokes. Case contains two piece cleaning rod with mop, jag and brush in leather wallet. Purdey bench cloth, round plated oil bottle and two Purdey marked snap caps. CONDITION: very fine with some partial refinishing. Barrels retaining nearly 95% of what appears to be original blue with some touched up marks and scratches most notably a fair sized ding in left side of rib about 9" from breech end. Action retains over 85% original color which shows some thinning overall and silvering on beads and fences. Top lever shows considerable silvering of its blue and pivot screw appears to have been refinished and should be re-engraved. Safety button and area at rear of top tang is considerably silvered. Trigger guard retains about 40% blue with heavy silvering on tang. Forend iron shows some silvering on bottom left. Mounting screw is out of time. Stocks appear to have had a light oil refinish with checkering somewhat filled and worn. Bores are bright and shiny without any noted problems, except some light frosting toward breech end of bottom barrel. Action is tight; barrels on face. Ejectors slightly out of time; trigger seems to work well. Case leather is very fine with some minor scrapes and rubs. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is fine. Label is fine. Charge card shows some soiling and light foxing. Accessories are fine. (25-934/MGM). MODERN. $30,000-50,000.

UNUSUAL BOSS SIDELOCK GAME GUN WITH PURDEY SELF-

Lot #2202 (Sale Order 203 of 562)

OPENING ACTION & EXTRA BARRELS. Cal. 12 Ga. 2-1/2" (both). S# 5633 (1905). A few of these guns are known. It appears that when Boss had a customer that demanded a true "self-opening" action (one that after being fired will still open when lever is released); they went to Purdey's and purchased a gun "in the white", which they then finished. Boss did not come up with a truly self-opening action until they modified their standard design by beefing up the cocking levers and adding very powerful "V" springs to their functioning. This Purdey type gun has 30" chopper lump barrels with narrow swamped game rib. Rib is engraved "Boss & Co. 73 St. James's Street. London". Tops of barrels are engraved "Sir Joseph Whitworth's" "Pressed Fluid Steel". Barrel flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2" chambers and Whitworth sheaf of wheat logo on right flat. S#'s are on bottoms of barrels along with "BOSS". Gun is also fitted with a set of 28" dovetailed barrels in same configuration that are not maker marked. Flats are stamped with Birmingham nitro proofs for 2-1/2" chambers and S# 15700 is on bottoms of barrels. Case hardened Beesley patent self-opening sidelock action features automatic safety ("SAFE" inlaid in gold), bushed strikers, gold band tumbler end cocking indicators, Purdey type Wem ejector system and double triggers. Action is engraved in usual Boss house style as most likely accomplished by Sumner featuring fifteen rose bouquets outlined by small scroll. "Boss & Co" is in scrolled ribbon on each lockplate. Trigger guard with rose and scroll on bow has S# in relief on tang. Gun is number 1 of a pair; gold inlaid "1" on top lever, forend tip and rib of original barrels. Well streaked European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8" over checkered wood butt and features drop points, point pattern grip checkering and a gold oval engraved "R.C." on toeline which has Boss' usual racey swept profile. Matching splinter Wem ejector forend has Anson release. MEASUREMENTS: 30" BBLS: Bore Diameter: L .733. R .733. Restriction: L .000 (cyl). R .000 (cyl). Wall thickness: L .024. R .020. STOCK: DAH: 2". DAC: 1-7/16". CAST: about 1/2" off. LOP: 14-3/8". WEIGHT: 6 lb. 8 oz. MEASUREMENTS: 28" BBLS: Bore Diameter: L .729. R .729. Restriction: L .025 (mod). R .007 (IC). Wall thickness: L .030. R .029. WEIGHT: 6 lb. 10 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 28" barrel set. CONDITION: good as refurbished. 30" barrels retaining nearly all of a good quality re-black. Engraving picked up. 28" barrels retain about 90% original blue. Action retains traces of case color where protected; is mostly pewter gray. Engraving on bottom of action and trigger guard considerably softened especially on trigger guard tang. Stocks show considerable wear with an old oil refinish having a good number of subsequent bumps and scratches. Checkering considerably worn especially on forend which also shows smoothing out of chip in right barrel channel on tip. Bores are bright and shiny without noted problems. Actions are tight. Both barrel sets are slightly off face; drop is down. Iron very close to action. (25-937/MGM). CURIO. $8,000-16,000.

HANDSOME IVO FABBRI O/U GAME GUN WITH SUPERB GAME

Lot #2203 (Sale Order 204 of 562)

SCENE ENGRAVING BY CREATIVE ART WITH CASE. Cal. 12 Ga. 3". S# 3511. The 26" demi-block barrels with narrow unmatted concave rib are engraved "IVO FABBRI -BRESCIA-" on left side of top barrel and "VACUUM ARC REMELTING STEEL" on right. Barrel flats are stamped with 1990 Italian nitro proofs for 3" chambers. Coin finished low profile O/U sidelock action features non-automatic safety, engraved line tumbler end cocking indicators and single non-selective trigger. Action is engraved with near full coverage very nicely cut small scroll with Billino scene of woodcock flitting through alder branches on bottom. Maker's name is on each side. Lockplates are fully game scene engraved to outside edges with very finely rendered bird scenes. Left lock portrays a capercaillie displaying on an alpine tree branch while two hens and a subordinate male look on. Right lock has open woodland scene of driven pheasant. These scenes are dramatically detailed and shaded. The portrait of a pointer is on trigger guard bow framed by more small scroll. "Creative Art" is on trigger plate along with the signature "G. Steduto" (Giovanni) one of the early engravers working for this fine firm. Very attractive, well marbled and lightly figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/4" over fully checkered wood butt. Classic point pattern checkering is at grip and a vacant gold oval is on toeline. Matching one piece field type ejector forend has modified Anson type release. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: O .726 U .726. Restriction: O .018 (Mod.) U .018 (Mod.). Wall thickness: O.032. U .031. STOCK: DAH: 2-7/16". DAC: 1-1/2"+. CAST: neutral. LOP: 14-3/4". WEIGHT: 7 lb. 0 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: gun is housed in a tan leather case with stitched leather corners by Nizzoli. A greenish yellow Ivo Fabbri label is in lid. Bottom compartment is semi-French fitted for barrel and action. No accessories are present. CONDITION: exceptionally fine. Barrels retaining over 98% original blue with some sharp edge wear noted on rib. Coin finish of action and lockplates remain bright without any noted cleaning. Stocks retain nearly all of their original finish with a few very light marks noted on most of buttstock with a 6mm loss of finish and a small 10mm abrasion on right side near butt. Checkering remains clean and sharp. Bores are bright and shiny without any visible problems. Action is tight; mechanically crisp. Case leather shows some water spots and areas of darkening with a good scattering of light marks and compressions overall. Interior cloth is very good to fine with some puckers in lid and some soiling from contact with gun in bottom compartment. A lovely example of one of the finest shotguns ever made. A scarce gun. Fabbri probably makes two target type guns to one field gun. (25-936/MGM). MODERN. $25,000-40,000.

FEGA AWARD WINNING, SUBLIME HUMMINGBIRD DECORATED

Lot #2204 (Sale Order 205 of 562)

20 GA. A&S POSEIDON O/U SINGLE TRIGGER GAME GUN. Please note as of 4/29/25 this item description has been updated. Please revisit this description and contact us with any questions. Cal. 20 Ga. 2-3/4". S# K0028. This shotgun was awarded "Best Engraved Shotgun" at the January 2016 FEGA Convention in Las Vegas, NV. The strikingly attractive decoration on this fine little gun is reminiscent of the intriguing paintings by Martin Johnson Heade featuring hummingbirds and orchids. It has 26-1/8" demi-block barrels fitted with matted solid game rib. Bottom flats are stamped with 2011 Italian nitro proofs for 2-3/4" chambers. S# and maker's initials (A&S). Coin finished round bodied low profile O/U action with removable trigger group features non-automatic safety and single non-selective trigger. Action is engraved with near full coverage stylized scrolling vines with central orchid blossoms and with smaller blossoms flanking. This beautifully cut and shaded engraving is overlaid by multi-colored enamel work renderings of hummingbirds and insects. A large blue, green and red bird is on left side flanked by honeybees. Two hummingbirds are on right side; one is blue the other is green. A honeybee is entering orchid flower under blue hummingbird. A monarch butterfly is a center on bottom of action. Ladybugs are at center of top lever pivot and right side of thumb piece. Maker's name "FAMARS" is on bottom of action behind forend iron. Engraver's signature "L. GRIFFITHS" is on trigger plate. (Lee Griffiths of Hyde Park, Utah. Once a farmer; now a world class engraver.) His fine flowers and scroll continue onto trigger guard bow and long tang, which is engraved with S#. Very attractive darkly marbled and stump figured Circassian walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-5/8" over brown leather covered pad. Well cut point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching slim forend with Boss style ejector bolsters has Anson type release. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: O .622. U .622. Restriction: O .017 (mod). U .010 (IC). Wall thickness: O .035. U .035. STOCK: DAH: 1-3/4". DAC: 1-7/16". CAST: cast on about 1/4". LOP: 14-5/8". WEIGHT: 6 lb. 11 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: gun is accompanied by a green ABS "Famars" marked case lined with green foam which contains: proof certificate, Famars inventory sheet, spare parts kit and bags for barrels and action. CONDITION: exceptionally fine; has possibly seen 50 shots with slight firing halos on breech face. Metal retaining essentially all original factory finish with a few minor marks. Stocks have some light scratches and rubs. Checkering remains light in color. Bores are bright and shiny. Mechanically crisp. Case is also very fine. (25-1491/MGM). MODERN. $30,000-50,000.

SCARCE DOUBLE TRIGGER BERETTA SO6 EELL WITH GOLD

Lot #2205 (Sale Order 206 of 562)

GAME GUN ENGRAVED BY D. CANDITO WITH CASE & ACCESSORIES. Cal. 12 Ga. 2-3/4". S#.C11831B. This unusual near top of the line Beretta features 28" mono-block screw choke barrels with wide matted ventilated rib. "P. Beretta-ITALY" is on left side of barrel. "Beretta USA CORP, ACKK, MD." is engraved on right. Bottom of mono-block is stamped with grade, S# and 1989 Italian nitro proofs. Coin finished sidelock low profile action with Beretta's proven locking system features gold plated double triggers, with non-automatic safety and double beaded trigger guard. Action and lockplates are engraved with full coverage, well laid out and executed semi-relief large open flowing acanthus scroll with attractively shaded backgrounds. This fine scroll surrounds oval vignettes of bird scenes with major subjects relief inlaid in gold. Backgrounds have fine Bulino detail. A cock pheasant rises from meadow with tree in background on bottom. A pair of pintails rise from a marsh on right sidelock and a pair of mallards are settling in to some cattails on left lockplate. Pierced top lever is gold inlaid with a sovereign's crown. Engraver's signature "D. Candito" (well known Beretta engraver) is on trigger plate. Trigger guard is engraved with matching scroll and has grade engraved in scroll on tang. Straight grip buttstock made of attractively marbled and stump figured European walnut measures 14-1/2" over brown leather covered pad. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching one piece slim forend has Deeley type release. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: O .724(screw choke). U .724(screw choke). Wall thickness: O .035. U .037. STOCK: DAH: 2-1/16". DAC: 1-3/8+"+. CAST: about 1/2" off. LOP: 14-1/2". WEIGHT: 7 lb. 4 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: gun is housed in its original dark brown leather case with leather corners by Nizzoli. Interior is lined in olive green felt and has brown Beretta label stitched in lid. Bottom compartment is semi-French fitted and contains three piece walnut and brass cleaning rod, 3 walnut handled turn screws (2 in original packaging), a key, 8 Briley thin wall choke tubes (2 in gun for a total of 10). CONDITION: exceptionally fine with evidence of very little firing however, cartridge halos on breech face are distinct. Barrels retaining about 95% blue with sharp edge wear and some fading. Coin finish of action remains clean and bright however, with some darkening evident on tangs. There is a fair scattering of light marks and scratches found on buttstock. Checkering shows very light wear. Bores are bright and shiny without noted problems. Action is tight; ejectors slightly out of time. Case is also very fine with a few minor marks in leather. Interior and accessories are also fine. These custom order guns retail well in excess of $75,000 today. (25-1530/MGM). MODERN. $17,500-27,500.

CANDITO ENGRAVED BERETTA SO6 EELL WITH GOLD O/U

Lot #2206 (Sale Order 207 of 562)

GAME GUN WITH CASE. Cal. 12 Ga. 2-3/4". S#. C13075B (1991). This attractive near top of the line Beretta features 28" mono-block fixed choke barrels with wide matted ventilated rib. "P. Beretta-ITALY" is on left side of barrel. Bottom of mono-block is stamped with grade, S# and 1991 Italian nitro proofs. Coin finished sidelock low profile action with Beretta's proven locking system features gold plated single selective trigger, with non-automatic safety, detachable sidelocks with levers on right side and double beaded trigger guard. Action and lockplates are engraved with full coverage, well laid out and executed, semi-relief large open flowing acanthus scroll with attractively shaded backgrounds. This fine scroll surrounds oval vignettes of bird scenes with major subjects relief inlaid in gold. Backgrounds have fine Bulino detail. A cock pheasant rises from meadow with tree in background on bottom. A pair of pintails rise from a marsh on left sidelock and a pair of mallards are settling in to some cattails on right lockplate. Pierced top lever is gold inlaid with a sovereign's crown. Engraver's signature "D. Candito" is on trigger plate. Trigger guard is engraved with matching scroll and has grade engraved in scroll on tang. Straight grip buttstock made of attractively marbled and lightly figured European walnut measures 14-3/4" over fully checkered wood butt. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching one piece full forend has Deeley type release. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: O .723. U .727. Restriction: O .036 (full). U .004 (mod). Wall thickness: O .036. U .031. STOCK: DAH: 2-1/8". DAC: 1-5/16"+. CAST: about 1/4" off. LOP: 14-3/4". WEIGHT: 7 lb. 10 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: gun is housed in its original dark brown leather case with leather corners by Nizzoli which has leather trimmed canvas outer cover. Interior is lined in olive green felt and has brown Beretta label stitched in lid. Bottom compartment is semi-French fitted and contains three piece walnut and brass cleaning rod, brushes etc in black wallet and two plastic snap caps marked "PB" and a Beretta bench cloth. CONDITION: exceptionally fine with scant evidence of ever being fired since proof. Retaining essentially all factory finishes on wood and metal with only a few very minor, scattered handling and assembly marks. Bores are bright and shiny; mechanically crisp. Case is also very fine however, there are marks and compressions on leather. Outer cover is fine as is interior and accessories. This fine gun presently retails at about $80,000. (25-942/MGM). MODERN. $14,000-20,000.

FINE PAIR OF IMPERIAL GRADE LEBEAU COURALLY

Lot #2207 (Sale Order 208 of 562)

SIDELOCK EJECTOR HEAVY GAME GUNS COMPLETELY REFURBISHED MOST LIKELY BY FACTORY. Cal. 12 Ga. 2-3/4". (both). S# 40770/1 & 40770/2 (1930). Lebeau Courally has a well deserved reputation for making some to the worlds finest guns. This nicely refurbished pair have 27-1/2" Whalreyne steel chopper lump barrels fitted with narrow matted game ribs. Tops of left barrels are newly engraved "AUG. LEBEAU-COURALLY" "Ft. A LIEGE". Barrel flats are stamped with 1930 Belgian nitro proofs for 2-3/4" chambers as well as maker's name and address. Bottoms of barrels are stamped with steel & choke information. Coin finished reinforced sidelock actions are stocked to the fences and feature automatic safetys, bushed strikers with gas vents, Purdey type hidden third fasteners, gold plated internal parts, engraved arrowhead cocking indicators and double triggers. Actions bear the same S# followed by the numbers 1 or 2 as they were built as a true pair. Actions and lockplates are engraved in Renaissance style with scrolling ribbons and large flower blossoms surrounded by a sea of small scroll. Bottoms of actions are engraved with game scenes of ducks rising from a marsh. Scrolled ribbons on left lock are engraved with maker's name and address. The ribbons on right are engraved "Fait Pour J. Nain A Lyon". Fences are low relief engraved with floral designs. Top levers are gold inlaid with the numbers "1" or "2". Trigger guards engraved with floral bursts on bows have S#'s on long tangs. Newly made straight grip buttstocks of well matched stump figured European walnut measure 14-1/2" over fully checkered wood butts. Stocks feature fluted drop points, well cut point pattern grip checkering and vacant gold ovals on toelines. Matching splinter Lebeau Courally ejector forends have Anson releases and also appear to have new wood. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: (1) Bore Diameter: L .738. R .738. Restriction: L .040 (extra full). R .018 (mod). Wall thickness: L .018. R .019. (along tops of barrels about 12 " from muzzles). STOCK: DAH: 2+". DAC: 1-1/2+".CAST: neutral. LOP: 14-1/2". WEIGHT: 6 lb. 11 oz. BBLS: (2) Bore Diameter: L .729. R .726. Restriction: L .014 (mod). R .006 (IC). Wall thickness: L .022. R .022. STOCK: DAH: 2-1/16". DAC: 1-1/2". CAST: neutral. LOP: 14-1/2". WEIGHT: 6 lb. 14 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: guns are housed in a relatively new high quality dark brown leather two gun motor case with stitched leather corners. Interior is lined in green cloth and there are two leather maker's labels in lid. No accessories are present. CONDITION: both guns very fine as re-conditioned; most likely by factory. Barrels retaining nearly all fine quality re-black. Actions are cleaned to coin finish and engraving remains sharp and clear. Superb quality newly made stocks retain essentially all of their oil finish with a few scattered marks and light dings, most notably on right of grip of gun #2. Bores are bright and shiny without any noted problems. Actions are tight. Ejectors strong and in time. Case is very fine; close to new with some minor marks and rubs inside and out. (25-929 & 25-930/MGM). CURIOS. $14,000-18,000.

DYNAMIC 20 GA. LEBEAU COURALLY PURDEY TYPE SELF-

Lot #2208 (Sale Order 209 of 562)

OPENING IMPERIAL GRADE SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN WITH NEWLY MADE STOCKS, EXTRA BARRELS AND CASE. Cal. 20 Ga. 2-3/4". S# 42276 (1930). Original chopper lump barrel set measures 25-5/8" and is fitted with narrow matted game rib. Tops of barrels are engraved "Aug. Lebeau-Courally FOURNISSAUR" "DES PRINCIPALES Cours de l' Europe". Barrel flats are stamped with 1930 Italian nitro proofs for 2-3/4" chambers and 1956 Spanish re-proofs. Bottoms of barrels are stamped with Wahlreyne steel and choke info. A sling loop is soldered to bottom rib. Second set of barrels also measure 25-5/8" and have no maker's marks. Barrel flats are stamped with 1976 Italian nitro proofs and are of chopper lump construction. These barrels fit action perfectly and are of high quality. Coin finished reinforced sidelock action features non-automatic safety, hidden third fastener, bushed strikers, Purdey type self-opening system and double triggers (front articulated). Action is engraved in classic Renaissance pattern with ribbons and flower bursts surrounded by a sea of small scroll. The scrolled ribbon on left lockplate is engraved with maker's name and address. Right ribbon is engraved "FAIT POUR S. CORTE A GENES". Relief engraved olive leaves with olives are on bottom of action and fences. Blued top lever has pierced and sculpted thumb piece and is gold inlaid "1". Engraver's signature "M. Hannay" (well known Liege engraver) is on trigger plate. Trigger guard with matching floral engraving has S# on tang. Gun is fitted with original straight grip buttstock of classically marbled and figured Circassian walnut. It measures 13-7/8" over checkered wood butt and features drop points, point pattern grip checkering, vacant gold oval and sling loop. (A newly factory made buttstock is included which has an approx. length of pull of 14-3/4".) Stock maker's name "MAURO SABATTI" is in trigger guard channel. Splinter ejector forend with Anson release has newly fashioned wood matching new buttstock. Original forend wood is included. Both are inlet with gold Lebeau Courally crest on uncheckered central diamonds. MEASUREMENTS: (Original) BBLS: Bore Diameter: L .623. R .634. Restriction: L .030 (full choke). R .030 (full choke). Wall thickness: L .026. R .025. STOCK: DAH: 2-1/16". DAC: 1-1/2". CAST: about 5/8" off. LOP: 13-7/8". WEIGHT: 5 lb. 10 oz. MEASUREMENTS: (Second set) BBLS: Bore Diameter: L .622. R .622. Restriction: L .025 (mod). R .014 (light mod). Wall thickness: L .029. R .029. STOCK: DAH: 2-1/16". DAC: 1-1/2". CAST: LOP: 13-7/8". WEIGHT: 5 lb. 12 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: gun is housed in a brown leather VC case with stitched leather corners which is lined in burgundy cloth. A Holland & Holland label is in lid. Case is configured for action and two barrel sets that measure 28-1/2". No accessories are present, except the key. CONDITION: very fine as reconditioned. Both barrel sets retain most of their black; original set of course being re-blacked. Action and lockplates have been lightly re-polished restoring attractive coin finish and engraving remains sharp and clear. Original buttstock has wood surface slightly under metal and shows considerable wear on drop points. It has an oil refinish and checkering has been re-cut. Original forend which is not mounted on iron appears to be the same condition. Recent stocks show only a few minor marks in their original finish. Bores are bright and shiny without any visible imperfections except for one or two pits that did not polish out of original barrels. Action is tight (very tight with second set of barrels) ejectors are strong and in time. Case leather is very fine with some marks. Interior is fine. Straps and handle are good. (25-931/MGM). CURIO. $7,000-12,000.

LEBEAU COURALLY BOSS-VERREES TYPE O/U HEAVY GAME

Lot #2209 (Sale Order 210 of 562)

GUN WITH CASE. Cal. 12 Ga. 2-3/4". S# 43408 (Circa 1955). This very nicely made gun has 27-5/8" demi-block barrels fitted with flat matted ventilated rib. Top barrel is engraved "Aug. Lebeau-Courally" "Armes de Grand Luxe-Liege". The number "1" is gold inlaid at rear of rib. Barrel flats are marked with maker's name and address along with Lebeau Courally logo. No proofs are present. Bottom of bottom barrel is marked with S#, provisional proofs, choke information and steel type "DE WAHLREYNE". Choke percentages "53%/68%" are stamped in front of loop. Coin finish low profile Boss type action with back spring sidelocks features non-automatic safety ("SAFE" inlaid in gold), gold plated internals and single non-selective mechanical trigger. Action and lockplates are engraved with full coverage very nicely cut shaded scroll which surrounds crown and acanthus devices which are found on bottom of action and lockplates. Engraver's signature "H. Wery" is on trigger plate. Maker's name is not on exterior of action but is stamped in barrel well. Belgian proofs are on watertable. S# is on trigger guard tang. Very nicely figured and marbled European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/4" over checkered wood butt and features drop points, point pattern grip checkering and vacant silver oval. Matching three piece ejector forend has Deeley release. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: O .732. U .730. Restriction: O .025 (mod). U .005 (IC). Wall thickness: O .026. U .027. STOCK: DAH: 2-1/2". DAC: 1-1/2". CAST: about 5/8" off. LOP: 14-3/4". WEIGHT: 7 lb. 0 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: gun is housed in a tan leather case with stitched leather corners; lined in burgundy velvet. A Lebeau-Courally Continental Firearms Limited label is in lid. Bottom compartment is semi-French fitted and contains a pair of snap caps, empty bone striker bottle and a key. CONDITION: fine as lightly refurbished. Barrels with nearly all good quality re-black. Action lightly cleaned to coin finish. Wood retaining nearly all oil re-finish. Checkering competently re-cut. Bores are bright and shiny without noted problems. Action is tight; barrels on face. Under ejector does not fire. Case is fine with some spots and marks on exterior. Straps and handle are good. Interior cloth is good with light soiling and compressions. Label is partially detached. (25-932/MGM). CURIO. $7,000-12,000.

ORNATE ARRIETA MODEL 872 SELF OPENING SIDELOCK

Lot #2210 (Sale Order 211 of 562)

SHOTGUN. Cal. 12ga 2 3/4". S# 57-03-475-00. Bbls are 28" with concave rib and brass bead. Choke markings are CYL and MOD. Rounded body, self opening sidelock action. Features include single non-selective trigger, selective ejectors & cocking indicators. Action has spectacular full coverage engraving. Right lockplate features two circular scenes with flying mallards. Left lockplate circular scenes features flying pheasants. Floorplate scene depicts a woodcock. Balance of action is completely covered with fine arabesque scroll having vine type floral highlights and ribbon style banners. Trigger guard bow has gold monogram "MM". Steel tipped splinter forearm and straight hand stock of fancy European walnut having light and dark reddish tones with vivid dark streaking. Forearm and stock have point pattern wrap around hand checkering. LOP: 14 1/2" to a checkered butt. DAC: 1 1/2". DAH: 2". Neutral cast. WEIGHT: 6lb 13.6 oz. Bore diameter: RT: .727; LT: .727. Choke constriction RT: cylinder bore; LT: .028 Minimum wall thickness: RT: .031; LT: .031. Bespoke custom gun, right bbl has original owner's name "Michel Merle". S# indicates manufacture in 2000. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: leather covered luggage case with purple felt fitted interior having maker's label on inside of lid. CONDITION: bbls retain over 95% blued finish. Action has very good satin gray finish showing small spots of stock finish overspray. Stocks have an added coat of finish over small handling marks and retain very good checkering. Action is tight and on face. Very good bright bores. (25-935/DS). MODERN. $3,500-6,000.

AQUIRRE & ARANZABAL NO. 2 SIDELOCK SXS SHOTGUN.

Lot #2211 (Sale Order 212 of 562)

Cal. 28 ga. 2 3/4". S# 564207. Bbl. 27" w/ concave rib & steel bead. Fixed Mod & Full chokes. Coin finished sidelock action w/ hand-detachable locks. Trigger guard has a rolled right edge. Double triggers, front trigger is hinged. Ejectors. Full coverage arabesque scroll engraving. Splinter forearm & straight grip walnut stock w/ satin finish & hand checkering. Stock has German silver nameplate in toeline. LOP: 14 1/2" to checkered butt. DAC: 1 3/8". DAH: 2 3/16". Stock has a slight cast off. WEIGHT: 5 lbs, 6 oz. Jaeger Supply import marked. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original foam-lined box. Box is tattered w/ tears in lid. CONDITION: near excellent, retaining over 98% finish. Stock shows fine scratches. Bright near excellent bores. (25-905/DS). MODERN. $2,250-3,250.

AQUIRRE & ARANZABAL NO. 2 SIDELOCK SXS SHOTGUN.

Lot #2212 (Sale Order 213 of 562)

Cal. 28 ga. 2 3/4". S# 564073. Bbls. 27" w/ concave rib & steel bead. Case colored hand-detachable sidelock action. Trigger guard has a rolled right edge. Double triggers, front trigger is hinged. Ejectors. Full coverage of scroll engraving. Splinter forearm & straight grip walnut stock w/ satin finish & hand checkering having oval nameplate in toeline. LOP: 14 1/2" to checkered butt. DAC: 1 3/8". DAH: 2 1/4". Stock has a slight cast off. WEIGHT: 5 lbs, 4.8 oz. Precision Sports import marked. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: AYA box, containing envelope w/ warranty card & specifications certificate. CONDITION: over 90% blue, showing edge wear on rib w/ carry wear on trigger guard. Very good stock finish, showing a few small marks. Tight action w/ top lever sitting right of action. Bright near excellent bores. (25-906/DS). MODERN. $2,250-3,250.

AQUIRRE & ARANZABAL NO. 2 SIDELOCK SXS SHOTGUN.

Lot #2213 (Sale Order 214 of 562)

Cal. 410. 3". S# 559039. Bbl. 27" w/ concave rib & steel bead. Fixed Mod & Full chokes. Coin finished sidelock action w/ hand-detachable locks. Trigger guard has a rolled right edge. Double triggers, front trigger is hinged. Ejectors. Full coverage arabesque scroll engraving. Splinter forearm & straight grip walnut stock w/ satin finish & hand checkering. Stock has German silver nameplate in toeline. LOP: 14 1/2" to checkered butt. DAC: 1 3/8". DAH: 2 3/16". Stock has a slight cast off. WEIGHT: 5 lbs, 5 oz. Jaeger Supply import marked. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original foam-lined box. Box shows tattering. CONDITION: near excellent, retaining over 98% finish. Stock shows small handling marks, having a small chip at toe. Bright near excellent bores. (25-907/DS). MODERN. $2,250-3,250.

AGUIRRE & ARANZABAL MODEL 4-53 SXS SHOTGUN.

Lot #2214 (Sale Order 215 of 562)

Cal. 28 ga. 2 3/4". S# 16-03-551-01. Bbls. 29" w/ concave rib & steel bead. Fixed IC & Mod chokes. Boxlock action w/ case colored frame & blued floorplate. Borderline engraving w/ scroll highlights. Double triggers, ejectors. Splinter forearm & straight grip walnut stock. LOP: 14 3/4" to a checkered butt. DAC: 1 5/8". DAH: 2 7/16". Stock has approx. 1/4" cast off. WEIGHT: 5 lbs, 8.8 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: blue plastic Beretta case. CONDITION: near excellent, retaining nearly all wood & metal finish. Stock shows a couple of light scratches. Bright near excellent bore. (25-915/DS). MODERN. $2,000-2,900.

AYA MODEL 79-C 2 BBL. SET O/U SHOTGUN.

Lot #2215 (Sale Order 216 of 562)

Cal. 12 ga 2 3/4". S# 88089. Both bbls. are 28" vent rib w/ steel beads. Scalloped boxlock action w/ double underlug locking, ejectors & SST. Satin silver finished action has full coverage game scene engraving. Mountain & woodland scenes feature buck & doe deer. Scenes are surrounded by arabesque foliate scroll & fancy borders. Floorplate has AYA lion trademark. Top lever has the AYA lion trademark in gold. BBLS. 1: bore diameter: U .727. O .723. Tula style skeet chokes, under bbl. opens .014 from bore diameter & over bbl. opens .003 from bore diameter. Minimum wall thickness: U .038 O .028. BBLS. 2: bore diameter: U .726 O .726. Choke constriction: U .027 O .055. Minimum wall thickness: U .038 O .031. 3 piece walnut forearm & hard rubber capped pistol grip stock w/ hand checkering. LOP: 14 1/8" over an aftermarket decelerator pad. DAC: 1 7/16". DAH: 2 3/8". Neutral cast. WEIGHT: 7 lbs, 11.6 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Emunuel Benedi vinyl covered 2 bbl. set case w/ red felt fitted interior. Case shows exterior & interior wear. CONDITION: both bbls. retain over 97% original blue. Action has lightly worn finish. Wood finish shows light wear w/ scattered scratches & marks. Bbl. set 1 has bright bores w/ small dents in both bbls. 5" from the muzzle. Bbl. set 2 has very good bright bores. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of a Tennessee Gentleman. (24-4500/DS). MODERN. $2,000-4,000.

MATCHED PAIR OF VICTOR C. HIJOS OF J.J.

Lot #2216 (Sale Order 217 of 562)

SARASQUETA SELF OPENING SIDELOCK SHOTGUNS. Both: Cal. 12ga 2/3". Bbls are 27 3/4". Right bbls are marked w/ maker's name and Eibar address. Left bbls are marked w/ chrome fluid steel markings and importer marking "Von Lengerke & Detmold / New York". Hand detachable self opening sidelock actions w/ maker's name on lockplates, full coverage arabesque scroll hand engraving w/ fancy borders that continues to forearm irons w/ borderline engraving on breech end of bbls. Double triggers, front triggers are hinged. Selective ejectors. Gold bar cocking indicators. Steel tipped splinter forearms and straight hand stocks of fine European walnut. Features include teardrop points and point pattern hand checkering w/ chain link style borders. Gun 1: S# JJ85771. Bbl, forearm and top lever are marked w/ gold "1". Stock dimensions: LOP: altered to 14 1/8" over solid black Galazan recoil pad. DAC: 1 1/2". DAH: 2 1/8". Stock has a slight cast off. Bbl measurements: Bore dia RT: .726. LT: .721. Choke constriction RT: .022. LT: .00, CYL bore. Wall thickness: RT: .026. LT: .027. WEIGHT: 7lb 1.6 oz. CONDITION: bbls retain 98% re-blued finish having a slight plum cast. Rib forward of breech shows small area of possible repair. Markings show slight distortion. Action retains over 90% blue showing light carry wear. Action is tight and on face. Wood has good finish and checkering showing a few small marks. Very good bright bores. Gun 2: S# JJ85770. Bbl, forearm iron and top lever are marked w/ gold "2". LOP: altered to 14 1/8" over solid black Galazan recoil pads. DAC: 1 1/2". DAH: 2 1/2". Stock has approx 1/4" cast off. Bbl measurements: Bore dia RT: .719. LT: .719. Choke constriction RT: .033. LT: .018. Wall thickness: RT: .032. LT: .031. WEIGHT: 7lb 5.6 oz. CONDITION: bbls retain 97% original blue showing light marks. Action retains over 90% original blue showing fading on frame. Stock and forearm have lightly worn finish and checkering showing scattered scratches and marks. Forearm shows substantial gap between the wood and iron. Action is tight and on face. Very good bores. (25-1404 & 25-1412/DS). BOTH CURIO. $1,500-2,500.

UGARTECHEA MODEL A10 UPLAND CLASSIC SIDELOCK SXS

Lot #2217 (Sale Order 218 of 562)

SHOTGUN. Cal. 28 ga. 2 3/4". S# 35-03-115-07. Bbls. 28" w/ concave rib & brass bead. Fixed IC & Mod chokes. Coin finished sidelock action w/ full coverage of rose & scroll engraving. Double triggers, front trigger is hinged. Ejectors. Trigger guard has right rolled edge. Splinter forearm & straight grip stock w/ fancy walnut satin finished & hand checkering. LOP: 14 1/2" to checkered butt. DAC: 1 3/8". DAH: 2 5/16". Stock has a slight cast off. WEIGHT: 5 lbs, 12.8 oz. John Crowley Supply import marked. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original foam-lined box. CONDITION: near new w/ virtually all finish. Bright near excellent bores. (25-909/DS). MODERN. $2,500-3,250.

UGARTECHEA MODEL 40H UPLAND CLASSIC SXS SHOTGUN.

Lot #2218 (Sale Order 219 of 562)

Cal. 28 ga. 2 3/4". S# 35-03-211-01. Bbls. 27" w/ concave rib & steel bead. Fixed IC & Mod chokes. Silver finished boxlock action w/ scroll engraving. Double triggers. Extractors. Splinter forearm & straight grip walnut stock w/ gloss finish & hand checkering. LOP: 14 1/2" to checkered butt. DAC: 1 3/8". DAH: 2 7/16". Stock has a slight cast off. WEIGHT: 5 lbs, 14.8 oz. Lion Country Supply import marked. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original foam-lined box. CONDITION: near excellent, retaining over 98% finish. Stock shows a few small marks. Bright near excellent bores. (25-908/DS). MODERN. $1,600-2,400.

UGARTECHEA ASSISTED OPENING SIDELOCK SHOTGUN.

Lot #2219 (Sale Order 220 of 562)

Cal. 12 Ga., 2-3/4". S# 22606. Bbls. 29-1/2". Self opening sidelock action featuring double under lug & third bite locking w/ side clips & cocking indicators. Selective ejectors. Double triggers, front trigger is hinged. Right edge of trigger guard bow is rolled. Splinter forearm w/ Anson release & straight grip stock of fancy European walnut w/ point pattern hand checkering. Toeline of stock has plugged hole for sling swivels, bbl. has plug screws in swivel base holes. LOP: altered to 14-3/8" over a 1-1/2" wood spacer w/ checkered butt. DAC: 1-1/2". DAH: 2-1/2". Stock has approx. 1/8'' cast off. Bore diameter: RT .735", LT .732". Choke constriction: RT .026", LT .035". Minimum wall thickness: RT .025", LT .022". WEIGHT: 7 lbs, 1.2 ozs. Mfg. 1950. CONDITION: bbl. has over 98% reblacked finish w/ weakly legible markings. Action has a cleaned soft gray appearance. Trigger guard & fittings have good reblued finish. Refinished wood shows small marks. Checkering is freshened. Forcing cones are lengthened. Right bore has an area of deep pitting forward of chamber. Left bore shows some light pitting. Action is tight & on face. (23-664/DS). CURIO. $1,000-1,500.

A.D. JANSEN BRUSSELS H&H SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN

Lot #2220 (Sale Order 221 of 562)

Cal. 12 Ga. 2-3/4". S# 320 (1936). This high quality gun has 26-1/2" chopper lump barrels fitted with narrow swamped game rib. Barrel flats are stamped with Belgian nitro proofs for 2-3/4" chambers and date code for 1936. Case hardened H&H type sidelock action features automatic safety ("SAFE" inlaid in gold), hidden third fastener, bushed strikers, H&H type detachable locks and double triggers (front articulated). Action and lockplates are near fully engraved with very well cit and shaded large open scroll which has floral highlights. Maker's name and address are in scroll bordered device on each lockplate. Scroll engraved top lever and trigger guard are blued. Gun is one of a pair with "1" gold inlaid in rear of barrel rib, on forend tip and on toeline of stock. Very nicely marbled and stump figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-3/8" over dark brown leather covered pad. Well shaped drop points and point pattern checkering are at grip. Matching splinter forend with Anson release is gold inlaid with the individual initials "PvW" on central diamond. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: L .723. R .722. Restriction: L .020 (mod). R .017 (mod). Wall thickness: L .024. R .024. STOCK: DAH: 2-1/2". DAC: 1-9/16". CAST: about 3/4" off. LOP: 14-3/8". WEIGHT: 6 lb. 7 oz. CONDITION: fine as refinished. Barrels retaining nearly all of a good quality re-black. Action re-cased colored and retains nearly all of that color; engraving is slightly softened. Top lever and trigger guard are re-blued. Stock has well done oil refinish with a few light scratches. Checkering re-cut and pad relatively new. Bores are bright and shiny. Action is tight; barrels slightly off face. Ejectors are strong and in time. PROVENANCE: From the Estate of Jon Thomas, Gunsport, LTD. (25-1082/MGM). CURIO. $3,000-5,000.

E. BERNARD ENGRAVED FABRIQUE NATIONALE B25

Lot #2221 (Sale Order 222 of 562)

BROWNING SIDE PLATED MIDAS F2 GRADE BROADWAY TRAP O/U SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. 2 3/4". S# 13703S3. Bbls are 30" with 3/8" wide rib. Bottom bbl is fitted with a Briley MOD choke tube. Top bbl has been opened to MOD. Original choke markings were M & F. White target front sight. Blue finished side plated action has spectacular hand engraving. Right side plate has 3 gold inlaid flying mallards. Left side plate features 3 flying pheasants. These scenes are surrounded by gold wire borders. Floorplate has gold plate flying quail. Balance of action has fine vine type foliate scroll with shaded background and ornate borders that continue to upper and lower receiver areas, trigger guard, forend iron and breech end of bbl. Lower left side of receiver has signature of master engraver "E. Bernard". Gold finished SST. Selective ejectors. Schnable tipped three piece forearm and flat knob long tang stock of exhibition quality European walnut having striking brown and reddish tones w/ black highlights. Features include fine point pattern hand checkering with drop point behind left lock. Drop behind behind right lock is removed to avoid discomfort of shooter's hand. LOP: altered 14 3/8" over a thin solid black sporting clays pad. DAC: 1 5/8". DAH: 2 1/8". Neutral cast. WEIGHT: 7lb 11.4 oz. S# indicates 1961 Belgian manufacture. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Browning case with added leather cover. Inside of lid has an added black Browning Arms Co. label. Case contains its key. CONDITION: metal retains over 95% original blue showing edge and carry wear with fading on trigger guard. Wood has lightly worn finish and checkering showing some scratches and marks. Action is tight with top lever setting at center. Very good bright bores. (25-940/DS). CURIO. $6,000-10,000.

STUNNING FABRIQUE NATIONALE PRESENTATION UPGRADE

Lot #2222 (Sale Order 223 of 562)

SUPERPOSED SIDE PLATED O/U SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 Ga. S# 78483S7. Spectacular 2 bbl. set shotgun with Chambord (F1) Royal style engraving. This is the finest European style engraving pattern offered by FN. Game scenes feature flying mallards on right side plate with flushing pheasants on right side plate and flushing quail on floorplate. Scenes are surrounded by foliate scroll and chain stitched borders that extend to top lever, trigger guard, forearm iron and breech section of bbls. Satin silver finished action features a single selective trigger and selective ejectors. Wood and checkering are the finest that FN offered. Schnable tipped 3 piece forearm and long tang swan neck stock have an oil type finish on dark European walnut having fiddle figure with prominent dark streaking. Elegant hand checkering wraps over the top of the wrist. Forearm has extensive checkering on upper and lower sections. LOP: 14 3/8" to a wood butt with French style skip line hand checkering. DAC: 1 5/8". DAH: 1 7/8". Stock has approx. 3/8" cast off. Both bbls. are 27 5/8" with narrow 5mm hand matted vent ribs. Original choke markings on both bbls. are 2 stars under and 1 over, signifying M & F. (Bbl. No. 1) Small steel front bead. Bore diameter: U .723, O .727". Choke constriction: U .017", O .038". Minimum wall thickness: U .040", O .036". (Bbl. No. 2) Large steel front bead. Bore diameter: U .727", O .728". Choke constriction: U .016", O .021". Minimum wall thickness: U .030", O .028". WEIGHT: 6 lbs, 14 ozs. Mfg. in Belgium for the European market in 1967. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Hartman 2 bbl. set case with white plastic handle insert, fleece lining and original key. Case is in very good condition. CONDITION: near excellent showing little if any use. Bbls. and action retain over 98% original finish. Bbl. set no. 2 shows light slide wear from forearm with small mark on right side of bottom bbl. Stock has excellent wood finish. Checkering on left side of wrist has a few bruised diamonds. Forearm 2 has small handling marks on left side at tip. All bores are bright and near excellent. (23-650/DS). CURIO. $5,000-8,000.

HIGH QUALITY & CONDITION BELGIAN SMALL BORE

Lot #2222A (Sale Order 224 of 562)

SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN. Cal. 16 Ga. 2-3/4". S# 633. This beautifully made gun has 27-5/8" dovetailed steel barrels fitted with narrow matted game rib. No maker or retailer marks are noted although a barrel makers mark "NH"(?) is on bottoms of barrels. Barrel flats are stamped with Belgian nitro proofs for 2-1/2" chambers and date code for 1927. Case hardened square back sidelock action features non-automatic safety, gold plated internals, bushed strikers and double triggers. Action and lockplates are engraved with near full coverage simple scroll with rose bouquet highlights. Top lever is blued. Horn trigger guard extends to steel grip cap. Capped pistol grip stock of lightly veined European walnut measures 14-3/4" over ribbed horn buttplate on 1-1/8" well fitted extension with incised lines at junction. Stock features shadow line right hand cheek piece, sling loop, flush horn lozenge shaped drop points and multipoint pattern checkering. A silver oval on toeline is engraved "AF 1938". Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: L .670. R .670. Restriction: L .017 (Mod). R .010 (IC). Wall thickness: L .030. R .028. STOCK: DAH: 2-11/16". DAC: 1-3/8". CAST: about 3/8" off. LOP: 14-3/4". WEIGHT: 6 lb. 8 oz. CONDITION: very fine. Barrels retaining about 95% original blue with some scattered marks and silvering on high edges. Action and lockplates retain 90-95% original case hardening color which is thinning a bit on bottom of action and fences. Stocks retain nearly all of what is most likely a high quality oil finish done at time of lengthening, probably for AF in 1938. Checkering also appears to have been cleaned at that time. Bores are bright and shiny. Chambers lengthened. Action tight. Ejectors strong and in time. (24-2223/MGM). CURIO. $3,500-5,500.

A. FRANCOTTE MODEL DELUXE SIDELOCK EJECTOR SELF-

Lot #2223 (Sale Order 225 of 562)

OPENING DOUBLE TRIGGER HEAVY GAME GUN. Cal. 12 Ga. 2-3/4". S# 85883. Francotte true sidelock guns were quite expensive and can be considered rare. They are exceptionally well built and are avidly sought after today. This example has 30" chopper lump barrels of Siemans Martin steel and are fitted with narrow matted game rib. Tops of barrels are engraved "Von Lengerke & Detmold" "U.S. Agents New - York". Barrel flats are stamped with 1930 Belgian nitro proof for 2-3/4" chambers along with classic "AF" maker's marks "FRANCOTTE CHOKEBORE". Barrels are also fitted with H&H type self opening assist spring. Case hardened full sidelock action is engraved "A. Francotte Maker & Patentee" "Liege Belgium" on watertable. Action features automatic safety ("S" inlaid in gold), cross bolt third fastener which is coupled with dolls head rib extension, bushed strikers and double triggers (front articulated). Action and lockplates are engraved with near full coverage very nicely cut small scroll with rose bouquet highlights. Fences are more deeply cut with roses, stems and leaves in semi-relief. Bottom of action is engraved with patent information. Single beaded trigger guard is engraved with matching rose and scroll and with S# on tang. Round knob buttstock of dramatically marbled and lightly figured European walnut measures 14-5/8" over checkered horn buttplate. Closely spaced point pattern checkering is at grip with drop points and a vacant gold oval is on toeline. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: L .724. R .725. Restriction: L .032 (Full). R .021 (Mod). Wall thickness: L .031. R .029. STOCK: DAH: 2-3/8". DAC: 1-1/2"+. CAST: neutral. LOP: 14-5/8". WEIGHT: 7 lb. 3 oz. CONDITION: fine as partially refinished. Barrels retaining nearly all of a good quality re-black. Rib matting somewhat softened. Action and lockplates retain at least 50% of their original muted case hardening color with hand worn silver accents on beads and fences. Top lever and trigger guard retain nearly all of their shiny charcoal re-blue. Stocks retain nearly all of a shiny refinish, checkering competently re-cut. Bores are bright and shiny and without any noticeable defects. Ejectors are strong and in time. (24-3927/MGM). CURIO. $6,000-9,000.

A. FRANCOTTE MARKED SIDEPLATED BOXLOCK EJECTOR

Lot #2224 (Sale Order 226 of 562)

GAME GUN WITH EXTRA BARRELS & CASE. Cal. 12 Ga. 2-3/4" (BOTH). S# 79347. Two barrel sets; one 27", the other 28". Each have matching semi-raised matted game ribs with "Auguste Francotte" "Brevete A Liege" engraved on tops. 28" barrels do not have a date code and are stamped with Belgian nitro proofs for 2-1/2" chambers. Crowned "AF" marks are present on flats. 27" barrels are stamped for 2-3/4" chambers and with 1925 date code. "AF" marks are not present. Coin finish sideplated boxlock action features automatic safety, Purdey type hidden third fastener, side clips and double triggers. Action is engraved with about 70% coverage varying sized simple scroll. No maker's name is present. Straight grip buttstock of well marbled and lightly figured European walnut measures 14-5/8" over Silver type pad. Closely spaced point pattern checkering is at grip and a vacant silver oval is on toeline. Splinter ejector forend has Anson release and checkering pattern does not match buttstock. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: 28" Bore Diameter: L .725. R .726. Restriction: L .030 (full). R .021 (mod). Wall thickness: L .031. R. .031. STOCK: DAH: 2". DAC: 1-9/16". CAST: slightly off. LOP: 14-5/8". WEIGHT: 6 lb. 11 oz. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: 27" Bore Diameter: L .727. R .726. Restriction: L .009 (IC). R .003 (IC). Wall thickness: L .030. R .031. STOCK: DAH: 2-1/16". DAC: 1-9/16". CAST: slightly off. LOP: 14-5/8". WEIGHT: 6 lb. 6 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: gun and both barrel sets are housed in a vintage leather case with brass corners lined in green cloth. Case contains a pair of snap caps. CONDITION: good to fine as partially refinished. Both barrel sets retaining about 90% of a good quality but not matching re-blue. Action retains most of its French gray which shows light cleaning. Buttstock retains what appears to be its original finish with a fair number of marks and scratches. Wood of forend appears to have been replaced, workmanship is quite good, checkering pattern does not match. Sling loops are removed from barrels, holes plugged. A plugged hole is also on toeline. All bores are bright and shiny without any noted problems. 28" barrel chambers lengthened. Action is tight with both barrel sets. Ejectors are strong and in time. Case is good, with many bumps and marks. Interior cloth is soiled and has some panels replaced. Handle is detached and inside case. (24-4032/MGM). CURIO. $2,500-4,000.

J.P. SAUER DELUXE MEISTERWERK GOLD INLAID BOXLOCK

Lot #2224A (Sale Order 227 of 562)

EJECTOR DOUBLE SHOTGUN WITH EXTRA SET OF BARRELS AND CASE MADE FOR THE SOUTH AMERICAN MARKET. Cal. 12 Ga. 2-3/4" (original). S#179756/7 (the "7" is the last digit of the S# of the second set of barrels). It appears that J.P. Sauer made a number of very fancy (deluxe) shotguns for their agent in Buenos Aires in this S# range. This fine gun has the 1st set of barrels 29 1/2" S#179756 & the 2nd. set of barrels 26 5/8" S#179757; both of chopper lump construction and fitted with slightly raised matted flat ribs. Retailers name "Ad. Voelker" and his Argentinean address are engraved on milled out portion of rib. Rib extensions are gold inlaid with roman numerals "I" or "II". Rear portions of ribs are also semi-relief engraved with standing ducks in marshy background. Breech ends of barrels are engraved for 1-1/2" with very well cut scroll with acanthus highlights. Maker's name is around each barrel. Steel type (Krupp Special) is also on each barrel. Barrel flats are stamped with pre-WWI German Imperial proofs, cave man logos and crowns. S#'s are on bottom of left barrels. "70" (2-3/4") is stamped on extractors. Coin finished scalloped backed boxlock action features blocked out safety, crossbolt third fastener which engages square shouldered dolls head rib extension: side clips, vented strikers, raised rib cocking indicators and double triggers. Action is nicely filed and fences are deeply relief carved with broad acanthus on sides and volutes at tops. Action is engraved with full coverage well cut shaded acanthus scroll with oak leaf highlights within geometric boarders. This exceptional scroll surrounds game scenes with relief gold inlaid Picazuro pigeons in flight through branches. Maker's name and address is at the bottom on each side. Carving of fences is accented by gold inlaid scroll devices. Blued top lever and trigger guard are engraved with scroll and foliage matching action. S# is on tang. Very nicely marbled and stump figured, dark and dense European walnut buttstock measures 14-3/4" over open sided "White Line" pad which appears to be fitted to the original curve of the stock. Stock also features vacant silver oval and point pattern checkering with mullered borders. Matching splinter ejector forend with horn tip and Deeley release serves both barrel sets. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: #I. Bore Diameter: L .721. R .719. Restriction: L .022 (Mod). R .012 (Light Mod). Wall thickness: L .031. R .035. STOCK: DAH: 2-1/16". DAC: 1-11/16"+. CAST: about 1/4" off. LOP: 14-3/4". WEIGHT: 7 lb. 13 oz. BBLS: #II. Bore Diameter: L .731. R .735. Restriction: L .008 (IC). R .004 (IC). Wall thickness: L .022. R .025. STOCK: DAH: 2-1/16". DAC: 1-11/16"+. CAST: about 1/4" off. LOP: 14-3/4". WEIGHT: 7 lb. 5 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: gun and extra barrels are housed in what appears to be their original oak and leather case with shaped brass corners. A rectangular German silver plate is set into top. Case is lined in purple velvet and does not contain any accessories. CONDITION: good as refinished. Barrels retaining nearly all good quality re-black. It also appears that the second set of barrels has been shortened with bores opened somewhat to restore choke restriction. Action has been cleaned to coin finish. Stocks retain over 90% of an oil refinish. Checkering very competently cleaned up. Bores are bright and shiny without noted problems. 1st set of barrels shows some looseness, 2nd set slightly off face with lateral looseness. Ejectors are strong and in time. Case leather is dark with many rubs and dings and shows some water damage. Straps and handle missing (1 replacement strap present). Interior cloth is fair to good with rubs and compressions. Partitions are good. A striking custom ordered gun of superb quality. (24-2222/MGM). CURIO. $8,000-12,000.

SUPERLITIVE QUALITY BOSS TYPE O/U GAME GUN BY ARMI

Lot #2225 (Sale Order 228 of 562)

ART (DENIS FONTANA) WITH CASE. Cal. 12 Ga. 2-3/4". S# 210. This little known high quality gunmaker started in business in 1996 and continued until about 2015. Examination of this gun indicates his quality level approaches the very best being similar to Fratelli Rizzini and Ivo Fabbri. This fine gun has 28" demi-block barrels fitted with low flat matted ventilated rib. Left side of top barrel is engraved "ARMI ART GARDONE V.T. - ITALY". Barrel flats are stamped with 2005 Italian proofs for 2-3/4" chambers. Choke info and barrel weight are stamped on left sides of barrels. Coin finished Boss type O/U action features non-automatic safety ("SAFE" inlaid in gold), pinless locks and single non-selective trigger. Action is filed in Boss manner . S# and model ("DESIDERIO" in gold) are on watertable flats. Action and locks are engraved with very cleanly cut and attractive swirling scrolls of ribbon terminating in bouquets of flowers all within a background of small scroll. This very attractive decoration is enhanced by the portrait of a spaniel retrieving a dove on bottom of action. Engraver's signature on trigger plate reads "RiTa inc. (scroll) Piardi P." (Bullino) (?). Beaded edge small bow trigger guard is engraved with matching scroll on bow and S# on tang. Attractively marbled and stump figured European walnut extreme pistol grip buttstock measures 14-3/4" over brown Kickeez pad. Stock features nicely shaped drop points and closely spaced point pattern checkering on grip with right hand palm swell. Semi-beaver tail one piece ejector forend has Anson type release. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: O .728. U .727. Restriction: O .025 (mod). U .012 (light mod). Wall thickness: O .028. U .032. STOCK: DAH: 1-1/2". DAC: 1-3/8". CAST: about 1/2" off. LOP: 14-3/4". WEIGHT: 8 lb. 0 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: gun is housed in its original tan leather case with stitched leather corners; lined in wine colored cloth. Brown leather Armi Art label is in lid along with information label pertaining to this gun stating that it was made for Daniel Bernal Torres. Case contains bags for barrel and action, snap caps and 2 keys. CONDITION: exceptionally fine; shows evidence of being fired very little with faint halos on breech face. Barrels retain over 98% blue with some sharp edge wear. Coin finish of action remains bright and clean. There are a few minor marks and dings in original finish of stocks. Checkering is somewhat darkened and very lightly worn. Bores are bright and shiny with no visible imperfections. Mechanically fine. Case is also fine with some marks and scratches on exterior. Straps and handle are strong. Interior cloth show some compressions. (25-933/MGM). MODERN. $5,000-10,000.

LUIGI FRANCHI BOSS TYPE BEST QUALITY O/U SHOTGUN.

Lot #2226 (Sale Order 229 of 562)

Cal. 12 Ga., 2-3/4". S# 2006. Bbls. 26-3/4" with hand matted solid rib. Right side of bbl. is marked "S.A. Luigi Franchi Brescia". Boss style sidelock action has full coverage of finely executed rose and scroll engraving that extends to forearm iron. Double triggers and ejectors. Trim field style forearm with Anson opener and capped pistol grip stock of fancy European walnut with left hand cheek piece with tear drop points. LOP: 13-5/8" over original buttplate. DAC: 1-1/2". DAH: 2-3/4". Bore diameter: U .722", O .722". Choke constriction: U opens to diameter .731" at muzzle, O cyl. bore. Minimum wall thickness: U .036", O .030". WEIGHT: 7 lbs, 2 ozs. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: leather luggage case with maker's label. Case has faded cloth interior showing considerable wear. Bbls. have 1940 date. CONDITION: very fine. Bbls. retain over 97% reblacked finish. Action has very good coin finish. Trigger guard, forearm tip and top lever have good reblued finish. Wood has a very good refinish. Checkering shows light wear. Action is tight and on face, top lever sits nicely right of center. Very good bright bore. (23-672/DS). CURIO. $3,500-5,500.

GARBI MODEL 103B 2 BARREL SET SELF-OPENING

Lot #2227 (Sale Order 230 of 562)

SIDELOCK SHOTGUN. Cal. 20 ga. 2 3/4". S# 14481. H&H pattern self-opening sidelock ejector action w/ hand-detachable locks. Double triggers. Engraving features flushing partridge on the left lock w/ flying mallards on the right. Floorplate shows a falling pheasant. Scenes are surrounded by full coverage arabesque scroll engraving that continues to trigger guard & forearm irons. Bbls.1: 26" w/ fixed Mod choke in left bbl. Right bbl. is fitted w/ Briley chokes. Light Mod tube installed. Breech end is marked w/ gold "No.1". Bbls.2: 28" w/ Briley chokes. S-3 Mod choke is installed in right bbl. S-3 Full choke tube is installed in left bbl. Additional S-3 Skeet & IC tubes are included. Breech end is marked w/ gold "No.2". Both bbls. have brass front beads. Both sets of bbls. have individual splinter forearms of thin shell walnut w/ hand checkering. Forearm tips have gold numbers "1" & "2". Straight grip stock of fine thin shell walnut w/ tear drop points & wraparound hand checkering. LOP: 13 7/8" to a checkered plastic buttplate. DAC: 1 1/2". DAH: 2 9/16". Stock has a slight cast off. WEIGHT w/ 26" bbls.: 5 lbs, 15.4 oz. Bbls. have W.L. Moore import markings. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: leather covered two bbl. set luggage case w/ green velour interior & Armes Garbi label. Case contains spare chokes, choke wrench & Briley choke instructions. CONDITION: action retains over 60% case colors showing carry wear. Bbls. have 95% blue. All bores are very good & bright. Gun is tight & on face w/ sound mechanics. Stock & forearms show scattered light handling marks. (25-958/DS). MODERN. $5,000-7,000.

GARBI MODEL 101 SIDELOCK SXS SHOTGUN.

Lot #2228 (Sale Order 231 of 562)

Cal. 28 ga. 2 3/4". S# 27-03-003-00. Bbls. 28" w/ concave rib & steel bead. Fixed IC & Mod chokes. Bright finished hand-detachable sidelock action w/ 50% foliate scroll engraving. Double triggers, front trigger is hinged. Ejectors. Splinter forearm & straight hand stock w/ fancy European walnut w/ satin finish & hand checkering. LOP: 14 5/8" to a checkered butt. DAC: 1 9/16". DAH: 2 1/4". Stock has approx. 1/8" cast off. WEIGHT: 5 lbs, 10.2 oz. William Larkin Moore import marked. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: housed in a blue plastic Beretta case. CONDITION: near new, retaining virtually all finish. Stock shows small marks. Bright near excellent bores. (25-913/DS). MODERN. $3,000-4,000.

ANGELO BEE ENGRAVED PERAZZI MIRAGE SKEET O/U

Lot #2229 (Sale Order 232 of 562)

SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. 2 3/4". S# 76327. Bbls. 27 1/2" w/ 3/8" raised vent rib & ventilated side ribs. White target front bead w/ steel mid bead. Aftermarket Briley interchangeable choke tubes & Kolar sub gauge skeet tubes. Boxlock action w/ removable trigger group. Gold finished trigger is adj. for length. Action & forearm iron have fabulous engraving by master engraver Angelo Bee. Right side upland scene features 3 gold & silver flying prairie chickens. Left side marsh scene features 3 gold & silver flying mallards. Floorplate woodland scene features 2 gold & silver ruffed grouse. Trigger guard bow features a single standing duck. Scenes are highlighted w/ gold wire borders & surrounded by vine type foliate scroll. Left side lower corner of receiver has "A.BEE" signature followed by Angelo's trademark bee. Forearm & fancy pistol grip target stock have exotic dark streaking. Features include: adj. comb, gloss finish & borderless point-pattern hand checkering. LOP w/ trigger in mid position: 14 3/4" over a Kick-Eez pad on an adj. aluminum base. WEIGHT: 8 pounds, 6.5 ounces. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Nasco All-American aluminum case w/ fitted interior. Lid of case holds Kolar 20, 28 & 410 sub gauge skeet tubes. Total of eight Briley choke tubes are included, as is a set of replacement springs, firing pins & top levers. Tools in case include choke wrench, hammer, seating tools for sub gauge tubes, laser bore sighter and stock wrench. Also included is a warranty card & Perazzi catalog. CONDITION: metal retains 90% custom blued finish showing some edge & carry wear. Stocks have good finish showing small wear spots w/ scattered light marks. Very good bright bores. Action is tight w/ top lever sitting nicely right of center. (24-6433/DS). MODERN. $7,000-10,000.

PEDERSOLI ENGRAVED BERETTA MODEL 451 EELL SXS

Lot #2230 (Sale Order 233 of 562)

SIDELOCK EJECTOR SINGLE TRIGGER GAME GUN WITH CASE. Cal. 12 Ga. 2-3/4". S# H0409. Top of the Beretta 451 line; this gun has 27-7/8" mono-block barrels fitted with narrow matted game rib. Steel and Beretta info are on top of left barrel. Barrel flats are stamped with 1973 Italian nitro proofs and grade. Coin finished sidelock action features non-automatic safety, bushed strikers and gold plated non-selective single trigger. Action and lockplates are engraved with nearly full coverage of nicely cut and delicately shaded large open scrolling, acanthus with rose bouquet highlights. Maker's name and address are in an arched banner on bottom of action. This well done engraving is signed "Pedersoli" on trigger plate. (The highly regarded Gianfranco who has worked for many best quality makers.) Blued top lever with pierced thumb piece is gold inlaid with a crown. Trigger guard with scroll engraving on bow has S# on tang. Pistol grip buttstock made of a dense piece of fiddle figured and dark streaked European walnut measures 14-3/8" over thin brown Beretta pad. Point pattern checkering is at grip and a gold oval on toeline is engraved with the monogram "AP". Matching beavertail ejector forend has Anson release. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: L .729. R .728. Restriction: L .040 (extra full). R .021 (mod). Wall thickness: L .030. R .032. STOCK: DAH: 1-15/16". DAC: 1-1/4". CAST: about 1/2" off. LOP: 14-3/8". WEIGHT: 7 lb. 4 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: gun is housed in it's original dark brown leather case by Nizzoli, which features stitched leather corners and brass latches. Interior is lined in olive green felt and a brown leather Beretta label is stitched into lid. Bottom compartment is semi-French fitted for barrel and action. A covered compartment contains a key. CONDITION: exceptionally fine. Essentially "as new"; appears unfired. There are a few minor handling and assembly marks on wood and metal most notable are some silver rub marks which are only visible with forend removed. Bores are bright and shiny; mechanically crisp. Case is also very fine with some minor rubs on exterior and some compressions in interior cloth. This attractive gun retails at nearly $20,000. (25-941/MGM). CURIO. $6,500-9,500.

BERETTA S687 EELL DIAMOND PIGEON O/U SHOTGUN.

Lot #2231 (Sale Order 234 of 562)

Cal. 410. 3". S# U51707B. Bbls. 28" vent rib w/ interchangeable chokes, Full & Full chokes included. Red fiber optic front sight. Satin silver finished sideplated action. Full coverage engraving features scenes w/ pheasants on left lock & woodcock on right lock. Scenes are surrounded by rose & scroll engraving w/ elaborate borders. Engraver's signature "Bottega Giovanelli" is found on right side of trigger plate. Gold finished SST. Ejectors. Schnable tipped forearm & pistol grip stock of fancy thin shell walnut featuring hand checkering, satin finish & nameplate on toeline. LOP: 14 5/8" over a 1/2" contrasting wood buttplate, butt is hand checkered w/ Beretta logo. DAC: 1 1/2". DAH: 2 3/8". Stock has over 1/4" cast on. WEIGHT: 6 lbs, 8.8 oz. CONDITION: fine, retaining over 98% bbl. blue. Action shows areas of discoloration on upper & lower tangs. Gold finish on trigger shows spots of wear. Wood has very good finish showing a few small marks. Bright near excellent bores. (25-939/DS). MODERN. $3,000-6,000.

FRENCH DARNE V22 SLIDING BREECH SXS SHOTGUN.

Lot #2232 (Sale Order 235 of 562)

Cal. 12 Ga, 2 3/4". S# SPL94. The 31 1/2" barrels have slightly raised matted rib with front bead. Fixed Full chokes. Breech end of barrels & rib have oak leaf engraving. Grey sliding breech action with generous coverage of floral scroll engraving; fences show deep relief carving of floral scroll. Two piece walnut stock set with point pattern checkering. Replacement triggerguard bow has epoxy fill in previous inletting in tang & in front of triggerguard is added push button barrel release surround by epoxy filler. Forearm tip is ebony. Added piece of wood painted red on top of comb. LOP: 14" to grooved buttplate. Left side of buttstock has gold inlaid initials that appear to be "PGR". Left side of buttstock has numerous hand scratched writing appearing to be related to the added comb. DAC: 1 5/8". DAH: 2 1/4". WEIGHT: 7 lbs., 7 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: canvas luggage case with leather reinforcements. Case contains leather sling that attaches around barrels & slot on toeline. CONDITION: balance of barrel blue is good overall with scattered large areas of worn finish having cold reblue finish applied around muzzle, sling contact areas & carrying areas. Very good receiver finish. Stock has 3 pin repair at top of wrist with extra finish applied to wood over numerous small handling marks. Shiny bores. (24-6934/MD). CURIO. $2,000-3,000.

VERY NICE HENRY ATKIN (FROM PURDEYS) LIGHWEIGHT

Lot #2233 (Sale Order 236 of 562)

SIDELOCK EJECTOR SELF-OPENING GAME GUN. Cal. 12 Ga. 2-1/2". S# 3003 (1930). Henry Atkin worked for Purdeys until the mid 1870's when he went on his own. His guns are almost always marked "from Purdey's" to capitalize on his mentors famous name. Henry Atkin guns are generally always built to the highest standards and in his later guns, he made improvements to the Purdey/Beesley action giving them smoother cocking and ease of opening by reconfiguring the main springs. That feature is incorporated in this gun which has 27" (very popular in the early 30's) chopper lump barrels fitted with very narrow swamped game rib. Top of rib is engraved "HENRY ATKIN Ltd. (from Purdey's) 88 Jermyn St. London S.W.". A gold number "2" is at rear of rib as gun is second gun of a pair. A gold "2" is also found on top lever and forend tip. Barrel flats are stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-1/2" chambers. S# is on bottoms of barrels. Case hardened Beesley type Atkin improved self-opening sidelock action features automatic safety ("SAFE" inlaid in gold), bushed strikers and double triggers. Action is engraved with 80% coverage extremely well cut classic rose and scroll. Maker's name is on each lockplate and on bottom of action where is is over "from Purdey's". Blued trigger guard with open scroll on bow has S# on short tang. Broadly marbled and stump figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 15" over Silver pad. Stock features classic drop points, point pattern grip checkering with mullered borders and a silver oval engraved with a monogram "PFE" (?). Matching splinter forend with Anson release is fitted with Atkins improved ejectors resembling the Southgate type. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: L .731. R .731. Restriction: L .022 (mod). R .009 (IC). Wall thickness: L .020. R .022. STOCK: DAH: 2-1/4". DAC: 1-1/2". CAST: about 5/8" off. LOP: 15". WEIGHT: 6 lb. 1/2 oz. CONDITION: fine as partially refinished. Barrels retaining nearly all of a best re-blue. Action retains about 20% original color. Lockplates retain about 50-60% of their color. Trigger retains most of its original bright blue. Stocks have light oil refinish with some subsequent light marks and scratches. Checkering very competently re-cut and is perhaps a bit sharp. Bores are bright and shiny without noted problems except for a shallow dent on side of left barrel 6" from muzzle. Action is tight. Barrels on face. Ejectors strong and in time. (25-943/MGM). CURIO. $5,000-8,000.

SCARCE 16 GA. WESTLEY RICHARDS HAND DETACHABLE

Lot #2234 (Sale Order 237 of 562)

BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN. Cal. 16 Ga. 2-3/4". S# G7584. The 29-1/2" dovetailed barrels are engraved "Westley Richard & Co London" on slightly raised game rib. Barrel flats are unmarked. Bottoms of barrels are stamped with S#'s and Birmingham nitro proofs for 16 Ga. 2-1/2" chambers. Case hardened hand detachable action patent use # 3163 with removable floorplate features automatic safety, Westley Richards patent third fastener which engages long dolls head rib extension and double triggers. Detachable locks are engine turned, have cocking knobs on hammers and are engraved "L" and "R" on tops of housings. Action is engraved with near full coverage large well cut open scroll. "Westley Richards & Co" is on each side of action. Blued top lever, floorplate and trigger guard are engraved with matching scroll. S# is on trigger guard tang. Straight grip buttstock made of dark broadly marbled and somewhat stump figured European walnut measures 14-1/2" over Westley Richards embossed checkered horn buttplate. Stock features checkered side panels, drop points, fancy pattern checkering at grip and vacant silver oval. Matching splinter Deeley ejector forend with horn tip has Deeley release. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: L .671. R .671. Restriction: L .035 (full). R .014 (light mod). Wall thickness: L .025. R .022. STOCK: DAH: 2". DAC: 1-1/2". CAST: about 3/4" off. LOP: 14-1/2". WEIGHT: 5 lb. 14 oz. CONDITION: fine as reconditioned. Barrels retaining nearly all of an attractive re-black. Action shows a good quantity of its very light case hardening color. Top lever, floorplate and trigger guard retain most of their re-blue. Engraving is softened. Stocks retain nearly all of an oil refinish with some minor later marks; checkering re-cut. Bores are bright and shiny throughout without noted problems. Action is tight. Barrels on face. Ejectors strong and in time. A dynamic gun. (25-938/MGM). CURIO. $6,000-10,000.

WILLIAM POWELL "THE SOVEREIGN" SIDEPLATED DOUBLE

Lot #2235 (Sale Order 238 of 562)

SHOTGUN. Please note as of 4/10/25 this item description has been updated. Please revisit this description and contact us with any questions. Cal. 12 ga. S# CO17468. Bbl. 28" w/ steel front bead. MSRP for this model is $7,220 USD. Rib is marked "WILLIAM POWELL-ENGLAND". Satin finished side plated boxlock action w/ double under lug locking. Full coverage foliate scroll ornamentation. Floorplate is marked "THE SOVEREIGN". Banners on both locks are marked "WILLIAM POWELL". Double triggers. Selective ejectors. Beavertail forearm w/ Anson latch. Straight grip walnut stock of nicely grained European walnut w/ borderless cut checkering. LOP: 15 1/4" over a grooved walnut buttplate. DAC: 1 3/8". DAH: 1 7/8". Neutral cast. Bore diameter: R .717 L .717. Choke constriction: R .018 L .018. Minimum wall thickness: R .032 L .033. Chambers & forcing cones are lengthened to 3". WEIGHT: 6 lbs, 15 oz. Made in Italy for William Powell of England. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original Negrini molded case w/ green cloth interior, inside of lid has a William Powell label. Case contains case instructions. CONDITION: as new in case. (24-5895/DS). MODERN. $3,500-5,500.

GOOD 8 BORE DOUBLE HAMMER SHOTGUN BY H. TOLLEY.

Lot #2236 (Sale Order 239 of 562)

Cal. 8 Ga. S# 3667. The 36" barrels are engraved "Henry Tolley, London. Fine Damascus" on concave game rib with doll head extension. Bottoms of barrels are stamped with Birmingham black powder proofs for 9 bore. Large case hardened top lever action with pivoting third fastener is fitted with front spring locks having tall serpentine rebounding hammers. Action is engraved with about 30% coverage sprays of scroll within a zigzag and scroll borders. "H. TOLLEY" is on each lockplate over small game scenes with spaniel and snipe on left; pointer and grouse on right. Trigger guard bow is scroll engraved. S# is on tang. Round knob pistol grip stock of lightly streaked European walnut measures 13-1/2" over checkered hard rubber buttplate. Point pattern checkering is on grip and a vacant gold oval is on toeline. Matching splinter forend with hard rubber tip has Deeley release. MEASUREMENTS: STOCK: DAH: 2-13/16". DAC: 1-13/16". CAST: neutral. LOP: 13-1/2". WEIGHT: 14 lb. 2 oz. CONDITION: fine. Barrels retaining most of their original brown with some scattered flecking and darkening. Action and locks retain most of their case hardening color. Top lever and trigger guard are brown in color, possibly flaked. Stocks show old oil refinish and are dull. Most marks and dings have been removed. Checkering lightly re-cut. Bores are good, mostly shiny with scattered pitting. Action is tight. Locks are good. (01-26978/MGM). ANTIQUE. $3,000-5,000.

FINE CONDITION W&C SCOTT 8 BORE DOUBLE HAMMER GUN.

Lot #2237 (Sale Order 240 of 562)

Cal. 8 Ga. S# 34418 (1885). This well made big gun has 34" two stripe broad damascus barrel engraved "W&C. Scott & Son Makers & Patentees, London." on concave game rib. Bottoms of barrels are stamped with Birmingham black powder proofs along with bore and muzzle info and "NOT FOR BALL". Case hardened top lever action is fitted with front spring locks with rebounding serpentine hammers. Action has line border engraving while locks have scroll borders with portrait of dog at rear of left lock. Both locks are engraved with maker's name. Steel trigger guard has Scott lighthouse logo and S# on tang that extends to horn grip cap. Capped pistol grip buttstock of lightly figured European walnut measures 14-1/8" over checkered horn buttplate, point pattern checkering runs over top of grip and a vacant silver oval is on toeline. Matching short splinter forend has Scott patent front lever release. MEASUREMENTS: STOCK: DAH: 3-3/16". DAC: 1-15/16. CAST: about 1/4" off. LOP: 14-1/8". WEIGHT: 12 lb. 8 oz. CONDITION: fine to very fine. Barrels retaining over 60% original brown. Action has most of its original case color. Locks have over 90% color. Stocks retain most of their original oil finish with some marks and scratches. Checkering is lightly worn. Bores are bright and shiny without noted problems. Action is tight. Locks crisp. An unusual high condition waterfowler; most are in poor condition as a result of being used in adverse environments. (01-26977/MGM). ANTIQUE. $3,000-5,000.

GOOD QUALITY GERMAN HAMMER GUN WITH 3 BARREL SETS

Lot #2238 (Sale Order 241 of 562)

BY M. HASSELMANN. Cal. 20 Ga. 2-1/2". S# 15227 on 2 barrel sets (pre 1891). Barrel sets are made for any usage with double shotgun, rifle shotgun combo and double rifle. The damascus double shotgun barrels with gold inlaid bands around breech are gold inlaid "M. Hasselmann Frankfurt a/M." on flat game rib. Crowned "V" proof (in stock in 1891) is at rear of rib. Barrels are not otherwise proofed. Rifle/shotgun barrel set appears to be chambered for German 43 Mauser military cartridge right and 20 Ga. left. Barrels have one standing one folding leaf rear sights and have been re-blacked. These two barrel sets were originally made with the gun and are S#'d. Later double rifle barrels are not maker marked and have folding rear sights on matted full length rib. Barrel flats are stamped with German black powder proofs and appear to be chambered for 9.3x72R cartridge. Round bodied coin finished action with forward pivoting lever is fitted with peninsula back spring locks with round bodied serpentine rebounding hammers. A flip-up peep sight is recessed in top tang. Action is engraved with nicely cut acanthus scroll surrounding game scenes; wild hogs on left action and roebuck on lock. Right side shows downed stag on action. Lock depicts the rest of the story; a satisfied jaeger is leaning against a rock. Both triggers are set. Trigger guard with roebuck scene on bow has scroll carved horn extension forming pistol grip. Somewhat crotch figured European walnut buttstock measures 13-3/8" over flat checkered steel buttplate marked with partial S# on toe. Stock features right hand cheekpiece, point pattern checkering and a sling loop. Opening lever has horn cover and forend is permanently attached to action. Barrels lift out after toggling forward release. MEASUREMENTS: Double Shotgun BBLS: Bore Diameter: L .622. R .622. Restriction: L .021 (mod). R .000 (cyl). Wall thickness: L .038. R .040. STOCK: DAH: 3". DAC: 1-9/16". CAST: about 1/2" off. LOP: 13-3/8". WEIGHT: 6 lb. 1 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: pair of rifle/shogun barrels S# 15227. Pair of double rifle barrels S#8383 on flat. CONDITION: good. Barrels with old re-brown having subsequent freckling. Action shows cleaning to pewter gray; engraving remains clear. Buttstock has old oil refinish with many marks. Bores are good, shiny with some pits. Action is tight. Locks are good. Triggers do set. Rifle/shotgun barrels reblued. Bores are good. Double rifle barrels with overall freckling. Bores are good; lightly pitted. Rear portion of rib resoldered. One scope base missing. (01-26611/MGM). ANTIQUE. $2,500-3,500.

MERKEL MODEL 147EL SXS SHOTGUN WITH BRILEY CHOKES

Lot #2239 (Sale Order 242 of 562)

AND CASE. Cal. 12 Ga. 3". S# 383879. This well made model retails for over $7,000. This gun has 30" shoe lump barrels with model and gauge marked on slightly raised matted rib. Barrels are marked with steel type, importer and maker's name and address. Barrel flats are stamped with 2001 German nitro proofs for 3" chambers. Coin finished ogee backed boxlock action features non-automatic safety, cross bolt third fastener, bushed strikers, side clips, pin cocking indicators on sides and single selective trigger. Action is engraved with some geometric borders and scrolls with game scenes on sides. Feeding quail on left and flying quail on right. Left quail scene has engraver's signature "GL". Blued top lever has silver inlay "EL". Trigger guard has scroll engraving on bow. Capped pistol grip buttstock made of well marbled and lightly figured European walnut measures 15-1/4" over black Kick-ezz pad. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching splinter ejector forend has Deeley release. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: L .729. R .729. Restriction: L (screw chokes). R (screw chokes). Wall thickness: L .033. R .034. STOCK: DAH: 2-5/8. DAC: 1-1/2". CAST: about 1/4" off. LOP: 15-1/4". WEIGHT: 7 lb. 1 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: gun is accompanied by its original green vinyl case with leather corners, lined in green cloth by Emmebi. A leather Merkel label is in lid. Case contains: 2 Briley extended choke tubes, removal tool and two keys. Also included is a plastic box containing 8 matching choke tubes (for a total of 10). CONDITION: very fine retaining nearly all original factory finishes on wood and metal. Buttstock shows a considerable number of fairly heavy marks. Bores are bright and shiny. Mechanically fine. Case is very fine, with some marks. Interior is good. (25-551/MGM). MODERN. $3,700-5,500.

EXCELLENT EAST GERMAN MERKEL 47E BOXLOCK SXS

Lot #2240 (Sale Order 243 of 562)

SXS SHOTGUN WITH MATCHING FACTORY BOX. Cal. 12 Ga., 2 3/4". S# 794711 (mfg. 1985). The 28" barrels have checkered rib with white front bead. Fixed Mod. chokes. Water tables have East German, Suhl Nitro proofs; "THAD SCOTT" import mark on barrels in front of water table. Case colored sculpted action with light engraving. Action features cocking indicator, Greener crossbolt, double triggers & ejectors. Checkered walnut stock set. Splinter forearm with matching iron & Deeley release. Pistol grip buttstock with sling eye & left side cheekpiece LOP: 13 7/8" to Decelerator pad. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching factory box with cardboard packaging. Box in fair condition showing large tears in cardboard & wear. CONDITION excellent. Over 98% original blue finish, case colors & wood finish. Near excellent shiny bores with light fouling near chokes. (25-1441/MD). MODERN. $1,000-1,500.

PRE WAR GERMAN SEMPERT & KRIEGHOFF DRILLING.

Lot #2241 (Sale Order 244 of 562)

Cal. 16 Ga. / 7.8x57R (or 8x57JR). S# 10799. The Flussstahl 26" barrels have July 1926 German Nitro proofs. Matted top rib has blade front sight & flip up rear sight. Case hardened sculpted boxlock action with deep relief woodland scene engraving having elk on left side & 2 deer on right. Engraving also includes geometric pattern & acanthus scroll throughout. Action features double set triggers, Greener style safety, crossbolt third fastened, side clips, extractors, & top tang rifle barrel selector. Splinter checkered walnut forearm with Deeley release & matching numbered iron. Walnut pistol grip buttstock with hard rubber grip cap, Bavarian cheekpiece, & toeline 3 rd. rifle cartridge trap with sling eye. LOP: 13 3/4" to replacement black Decelerator pad. WEIGHT: 7 lbs., 10 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Letter of prov. states the gun was bought 50 years ago in Essex, Mass. The gun had the skeleton buttplate replaced with a rubber recoil pad. Comes with wooden box containing 2 snap caps, paper on reloading data, 20 fired Win. cases, partial box of Speers 32 cal. 170 gr. .321" flat nose, partial box of 8mm soft nose .321" 170 gr. bullets, partial box of Lyman lead 170 gr. .321" bullets, partial box of 236 gr. Herters .323" soft point. Lyman 32-40/8mm bullet mold, Lyman 8mm GC bullet mold & 2 snap caps. CONDITION: good blue mixing with brown patina shows worn finish around muzzle, marks, & scratches. Action has good vivid case colors in protected areas with balance being a dull gray with areas of patina. Forearm has good finish with deep dents. Buttstock has been lightly sanded & refinished with scattered marks, large crack at top of wrist left side. Replacement pad top screw sits through 1 cartridge trap. Shiny shotgun bores with light pitting forward of chamber. Rifle bore shiny with strong rifling & worn lands. (25-1561/MD). CURIO. $2,000-2500.

WARTIME PRODUCTION 1944 J.P. SAUER DRILLING

Lot #2242 (Sale Order 245 of 562)

COMBINATION GUN. Cal. 16 Ga. / 8x57 JR. S# 343211 (Aug. 1944). This JP Sauer Drilling appears to a commercial production variant of the well known Luftwaffe M30 Survival Drilling produced in August of 1944 (based on water table proofs), in a time period where the Allied Nations were liberating Paris, France & the Soviet Union was pushing back the Germans through Eastern Europe. The matching numbered Krupp-Laufstahl 23 5/8" barrels have checkered rib having blade front sight & flip up rear sight. Shotgun tubes have fixed Full chokes. Water table has "16 / 65" marking indicating 2 1/2" chambers, Eagle "N" & other indiscernible eagle proofs along with Suhl proof. Case hardened boxlock action with sprays of scroll engraving. Action features Greener style safety, crossbolt third fastener, cocking indicators, side clips on fences, double triggers, extractors & top tang selector. Checkered walnut forearm with Deeley release & matching number on fire. Walnut pistol grip buttstock with checkering at wrist, Bavarian cheekpiece, sling swivel, & case hardened steel grip cap. LOP: 13 1/2" to JP Sauer buttplate. WEIGHT: 6 lbs., 10 oz. CONDITION: very good original blue on barrels with scattered pinprick oxidation & very light fading finish. Action has good vivid case colors with worn varnish in carry areas of receiver & silvering on triggerguard tang. Very good original wood finish with light handling marks. Very good shotgun bores with light fouling. Very good rifled bore with strong rifling. (25-757/MD). CURIO. $2,500-3,500.

GERMAN J.P. SAUER & SOHN HAMMER SXS COMBINATION

Lot #2243 (Sale Order 246 of 562)

GUN TWO BARREL SET. S# 233470/1 (mfg. April 1925). Barrel 1 (cal. 16 Ga., 2 1/2" / 8.8x72R) has S# 233470 being 26 3/4" with bead front sight, 2 leaf rear sight & claw mounts on matted rib. Fixed IM choke. Barrel 2 (cal. 16 Ga., 2 1/2") has S# 233470 being 26 3/4" with bead front sight, 2 leaf rear sight & claw mounts on matted rib. Fixed Full chokes. Both water tables shows April 1925 German Nitro proofs. Both barrels have sling swivels, checkered splinter forearm with matching numbered irons & Deeley releases. Hammer side locks with scroll engraving; action features double triggers & extractors. Walnut stock set w/ checkering, steel grip cap, Bavarian cheekpiece & sling swivel. LOP: 13 7/" to replacement Old English pad. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 2 A-ZOOM Snap caps & barrels as described. CONDITION: both barrel sets have good blue with scattered pinprick patina, marks & large spots of cleaned pitting. Forearm #1 in fair condition showing significant deep dents that go through the checkering. Forearm #2 in good condition showing dents. All bores of both barrels in very good condition showing light fouling in shotgun bores & throat of rifle bore showing wear. Receiver has cleaned gray patina appearance with areas of prior pitting & marks. Good wood finish on buttstock with small cracks & scattered dings. (25-748/MD). CURIO. $1,750-2,500.

20 BORE J.P. SAUER SIDELOCK EJECTOR GAME SHOTGUN.

Lot #2244 (Sale Order 247 of 562)

Cal. 20 bore 2-3/4". S# 391385 (1951). These well made guns were produced for a few years following WWII as Sauer got back into production. This gun has 28" shoe lump barrels with maker's name and address on raised matted top rib. Krupp steel information is on tops of barrels. Barrel flats are stamped with July 1951 East German nitro proofs for 2-3/4" chambers. Case hardened sidelock action features non-automatic safety, crossbolt third fastener, side clips, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators and double triggers. Action and locks are engraved with sprays of large scroll. Maker's name is on trigger plate. Blued trigger guard with scroll on bow has S# on short tang. Relatively plain European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-5/8" over brown leather covered pad. Point pattern checkering is at grip and a silver oval on toeline is engraved "J.H.P.G.". Matching long splinter ejector forend with schnabeled horn tip has Deeley release. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: L .627. R .627. Restriction: L .033 (full). R .018 (mod). Wall thickness: L .034. R .036. STOCK: DAH: 2-1/4". DAC: 1-7/16". CAST: neutral. LOP: 14-5/8". WEIGHT: 6 lb. 5 oz. CONDITION: very fine. Metal retaining over 80% original finishes with some marks and scratches. Wood retains most of its original oil finish with marks associated with relatively light use. Bores are bright and shiny. Action is tight. Mechanically fine. A rugged little bird gun. (25-520/MGM). CURIO. $3,000-4,000.

DEEP RELIEF ENGRAVED SINGLE SHOT TIP-DOWN STALKING

Lot #2245 (Sale Order 248 of 562)

RIFLE BY H. SCHEIRING JR. OF FERLACH WITH SCOPE. Cal. 7mm Rem Mag. S# 197. This finely appointed rifle has 27" tapered octagon barrel with integral rib. Center portion of rib is milled away forming quarter rib and front sight ramp. Quarter rib is scroll engraved and fitted with QD scope bases and single folding leaf rear sight. Scroll engraved front ramp holds gold bead. Maker's name and address is on top of barrel. Barrel flats are stamped with Ferlach nitro proofs and caliber. Coin finished under lever opening Franz Jaeger type tipping locking block single shot action features non-automatic safety and set trigger. Action is engraved with nicely cut open shaded scroll surrounding deep relief game scene on bottom of a gold inlaid chamois in alpine terrain. Sideplates are also engraved with deep relief scenes but without gold. A roaring red stag and hind are in a clearing on left side. Right side depicts a pair of ibex on rocky mountainside. Engraving quality is quite good; no signature is found. Opening lever is blued and engraved with a monogram "MJB". Sculpted pistol grip buttstock made of very finely figured and marbled European walnut measures 14-1/4" over black rifle pad. Stock features humpback comb, fluted Tyrolian cheekpiece, chin strap transition to grip and carved fish scales in the place of checkering. Matching slim ejector forend with pronounced schnabled tip has Deeley release. There is a push button slide in iron to block ejectors from functioning. A brown leather sling with rubber backing is included. Rifle is fitted with Zeiss Diatal 6X scope with cross hair reticle in QD rings that are engraved matching action. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: import papers and some other advertising showing pictures of this type of rifle. CONDITION: exceptionally fine, very close to "As New" with only a very few handling and assembly marks in all fine factory finishes. Bore is bright and shiny. Mechanically fine. Set trigger needs adjustment. Scope is fine with some scratches and marks on tube from repositioning in rings; optically clear. (25-1525/MGM). MODERN. $6,000-10,000.

400 NIEDNER DANGEROUS GAME BOLT ACTION RIFLE

Lot #2246 (Sale Order 249 of 562)

WITH NIEDNER BARREL & GRIFFIN & HOWE STOCK. Cal. 400 Niedner. S# 12450 (Mauser), 658 (H&H), both on bottom of action, 658 on sidewall & bolt. The 400 Niedner was designed by Niedner Rifle Co., and was essentially the 35 Newton necked up. It is likely that ammunition could be fabricated today using 375 Ruger brass. The bullet used at the time was of 411 diameter, as used in the 405 Winchester. The 26" heavyweight sporter bbl. is fitted w/ sleeved on front ramp holding sm. white bead & sight protector. Left side rear bbl. is stamped ".400 NIEDNER" & w/ "NP" in an oval (Niedner proof). Bottom of bbl. is stamped w/ Niedner's bbl. number "1740" (ca. 1940), one of the last made by this company (Michael Petrov in his research has found the highest recorded number to be 1744). Standard length model 98 Mauser auction was most likely sourced from a circa 1923 production Holland & Holland takedown bolt rifle #658. This number is on the root of the bolt, which is bent & cranked in H&H fashion as used at that time. Action has had a Lyman 57 reciever sight installed & trigger has been modified to an adj. single stage type with ingenious attached mechanism that appears to be of possible G&H or Niedner make. Bottom metal is of steel w/ slightly dropped box & has hinged straddle floorplate w/ button release in bow. It is unnumbered, but is marked "MADE IN ENGLAND" on left side of box. Front screw hole & screw are of H&H takedown type w/ large head screw slotted to take a coin. Pistol grip stock of nicely fiddle figured & lightly streaked European walnut measures 14 1/4" over old leather faced Silver type pad. Stock exhibits early 50s Griffin & Howe styling w/ Monte Carlo comb, deep swept shadowline cheekpiece, horn forend tip, steel gripcap & usual very well cut point pattern checkering at grip & around forend. A vacant gold oval & sling eye are on toeline. CONDITION: very fine as refinished. Stock retains most of an older oil refinish showing scatter light scratches & noticeable deep impressions on right side around magazine. Checkering recut with flattened checkering & couple of gouges. Bbl. channel has been opened & a new piece of wood let in & fit to this bbl. Bore is bright, sharp & shiny. Mechanically fine. PROVENANCE: former collection of Michael Petrov. (24-5196/MGM). CURIO. $2,000-3,000.

COLT SAUER GRADE IV BOLT ACTION SPORTING RIFLE.

Lot #2247 (Sale Order 250 of 562)

Cal. 300 Win Mag. S# CR18955. Bbl is 24" tapered rnd w/o sights. Silver finished action w/ scroll engraving featuring a scene w/ running whitetail buck and doe on left side. Bolt has three rear locking lugs w/ jeweled surface. Top tang safety and cocking indicator. Monte Carlo cheekpiece stock of gloss finished fancy walnut. Features include rosewood forearm tip w/ white line spacer. Rosewood grip cap & rampant colt w/ white line spacer. Swivel bases and borderless point pattern hand checkering. LOP: 13 1/2" over original black ventilated pad. Leopold Vari-X-III 3.5x10 gloss finish scope w/ duplex reticle on engraved Redfield rings. Manufactured 1974-1985. Mag: 1 detachable 3-rd. CONDITION: over 98% metal finish. Very good stock finish shows few very small marks. Very good bore. Scope has clear optics. (25-1175/DS). MODERN. $6,000-9,000.

GRADE III FACTORY ENGRAVED J.P. SAUER MODEL 90

Lot #2247A (Sale Order 251 of 562)

SUPREME (LUX) BOLT ACTION DANGEROUS GAME RIFLE WITH SWAROVSKI SCOPE. Cal. 375 H&H. S# K17335. Made for about 5 years in the late 1980's few were made in high grade. This rifle has 23-1/2" medium weight ported round barrel without sights. Caliber and maker's name are on top. Coin finished action with rear positioned camming locking lugs features tang safety and removable box magazine. Rifle is fitted with Swarovski Habicht 1.5-6X Nova scope with heavy duplex reticle in swing off QD mounts. Action is engraved with full coverage of very well cut and shaded large scroll with acanthus highlights which extends along bolt handle and is found on bottom metal, trigger guard bow and bottom of magazine. On left side of action this fine scroll surrounds semi-relief engraved scene of a trio of dagga boys trotting through open woodlands. This is probably grade 3 engraving, however no references can me found. It is assumed that grade 4 would include gold inlays. Pistol grip stock of dramatically figured and lightly marbled European walnut measures 13-3/4" over black "Sauer" marked pad and features Monte Carlo comb with swept right hand cheek piece, rosewood grip cap and forend tip with black line spacers, sling studs and point pattern checkering. "Original Sauer" medallion is in bottom of grip cap. MAG: 1 (in gun). CONDITION: fine to very fine, showing field use as expected from one or two safaris. Metal showing some light silvering at muzzle. French gray of action remains bright. Gloss finish of stock shows a fair number of marks and dings. Bore is bright and shiny. Action is very smooth. Scope shows some marks on exterior, rear bell with considerable lifting and loss of lacquer on left side. Optically clear. (24-2227/MGM). MODERN. $5,000-7,000.

INTERESTING PRE WAR DWM "SPITZER-BULLET" SPORTER

Lot #2248 (Sale Order 252 of 562)

ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 7x57 (marked "2,4gG.B.P."). S# 79. Parts appear to have all matching numbers including 22" stepped barrel. Bead front sight & 2 leaf rear sight. Receiver ring marked "SPITZER-BULLET" & left side rail has DWM address. Barrel & receiver Crown & Crown "N" proofs. Military Model 98 style action with control feed claw extractor bolt. Matching numbered walnut spots stock with checkered at wrist & forearm, sling swivel, round knob pistol grip. Metal buttplate has crown "M" proof . CONDITION: rifle has very good overall wood & metal finish showing minor handling marks. Barrel shows pinprick patina throughout. Buttplate shows blue refinish over prior pitting. Fair bore with wear to land & throat along with light pitting. (25-503/MD). CURIO. $1,000-1,500.

J.P. SAUER & SOHN COMMERCIAL 98 BOLT ACTION RIFLE

Lot #2249 (Sale Order 253 of 562)

SPORTING RIFLE. Cal. 9.3x62. S# 5377c (S# on barrel 3906). This rifle was built on the a Spandau military 98 action with 1911 date & partially obscured S# "5377c". Half rnd., half oct. 26" barrel with rib. Bead front sight & 2 leaf rear sight. Bottom of barrel has May 1929 German Nitro proofs along with "Merco" marking. Military control feed action with replacement bolt handle having knurled round knob. Triggerguard bow is engrave "15717". Floorplate has lever latch fastening & release; assembly uses military screws. Single trigger. Walnut checkered sporter stock that appears to a replacement with ebony forearm tip, ebony grip cap, Bavarian cheekpiece, & black pad. CONDITION: good blue with action refinished to match the barrel with area of touch up finish applied on right barrel flat along with scattered spots of oxidation. Floorplate assembly has traces of blue with balance fading to gray/brown patina from carry wear. Wood has very good finish overall with light handling marks throughout & glue repaired chip behind top tang. Bolt has case colors from heat. Bore shows good strong rifling with wear to rifling & throat. (25-550/MD). MODERN. $1,200-1,600.

PRE WWI JP SAUER & SON MAUSER MODEL COMMERCIAL

Lot #2250 (Sale Order 254 of 562)

BOLT ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 30-06 (marked "30 U.S.G. 1906"). S# 175180. Commercial sporter rifle utilizing Mauser Oberndorf receiver (S# 34994, receiver mfg. approx. 1911). Half round, half oct. 24.5" barrel. Blade front sight, filled dovetail on rib for rear sight & Lyman aperture receiver sight installed on ejector / bolt release lever. Matted rib on barrel engraved "MOD. MAUSER: J.P. SAUER & SON". Mauser 98 receiver with matching numbered bolt & other small parts. Double set triggers. Floorplate has lever latch. Walnut schnable tipped sporter stock with forearm edge, checkered at wrist, steel grip cap, Bavarian cheekpiece, sling eye, & toeline German silver nameplate. LOP: 14" to checkered steel buttplate. CONDITION: Portions of barrel have old reblued finish fading & mixed with brown/gray patina on forward portions of barrel & receiver ring area along with scattered scratches & marks. Floorplate has half good blue finish with tip along with floorplate silvering from carry wear. Triggerguard bow has silvering & bronze tone. Flag safety on cocking knobs heavily worn. Wood has an old sanded & refinish showing worn checkering, large deep gouge in wrist, finish loss spots on comb along with scattered marks. Good bore with strong rifling & light wear to lands. (25-509/MD). CURIO. $2,000-3,000.

MAUSER MODEL B PATTERN 80 DOUBLE SQUARE BRIDGE

Lot #2251 (Sale Order 255 of 562)

BOLT ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 9.3X62. S# 112506. Bbl. 23.62" with banded ramped bead front sight and optional 50-1,000 meter tangent rear sight plus banded 7/8" sling swivel. Mfg. September 1905 with round barrel and highly desirable double square bridged receiver having fine checkered patterns on tops of bridges. Mauser markings on solid (no thumb slot for clip charging) left side of receiver are completely forward rather than centered. Additional piece of metal on right side of receiver immediately behind bolt root to prevent bolt wobble when bolt is fully retracted. Bolt shroud has long cocking piece; pear shaped bolt knob on turned down handle. Matching numbers on: barrel channel of stock, recoil lug inside stock, hinged floor plate (internally), trigger guard at back of magazine box, barrel, extractor, ejector, safety, bolt shroud and bolt root also having Crown BU proof. Right side of buttstock has "2333" stamped with the 3 after 2 being reversed; purpose of number unknown. Stock has slight schnabel profile, straight comb with raised cheek piece, grip cap, Mauser banner on checkered hard rubber buttplate, 7/8" swivel in butt area plus checkering only on pistol grip. Crown BUG proofs on barrel and action along with Crown N nitro proofs. Underside of barrel also has "9.3-360" indicating caliber and bore diameter. Also marked "Ch 50" on bottom of barrel. Hinged floorplate with serrated release inside trigger guard. Single trigger of 2 stage military style. CONDITION: very good overall as restored being fully blued other than for sight scale. Areas of fading and light peppery oxidation plus function wear on bolt assembly. Handling marks on stock set plus finish loss on recoil bolt ends. Especially good checkering. Minor chips on buttplate. Near excellent, bright bore. (25-504/NW). CURIO. $2,500-3,500.

MAUSER MODEL M PATTERN 274 BOLT ACTION CARBINE.

Lot #2252 (Sale Order 256 of 562)

Cal. 8X60. S# 106879. Bbl. 19.69" (500mm) with banded ramped hooded inverted "V" front sight and optional 50-200 meter tangent rear sight. Mfg. February 1940 with round barrel and military style commercial receiver having finely checkered front bridge and added claw mount bases. Mauser markings on left side of receiver are fully forward due to thumb slot for clip charging. Bolt shroud has standard length cocking piece; butter knife bolt handle. Matching numbers on: barrel channel of stock, barrel, extractor, ejector, safety, bolt shroud and bolt root also having faint Crown BU proof. Mannlicher stock has straight comb with raised cheek piece, grip cap, Mauser banner on trapdoor steel buttplate, 7/8" swivel in butt area, matching swivel on forend, metal forend cap plus checkering on pistol grip and wrap around checking just forward of the action. Crown BUG proofs on barrel and action. Underside of barrel also has "8X60", "Ch 26", "7,85" and "8,1". Hinged lever release floorplate numbered 60 (inside at rear); trigger guard numbered 97260 (on back of magazine box). Single 2 stage trigger of military style. CONDITION: good to very good overall being fully blued other than sight scale. Areas of fading and light peppery oxidation plus light function wear on bolt assembly. Numerous handling marks on stock set plus finish loss on buttplate. Very good grip area checkering; 3 or 4 slight marks in forend checkering. Light patina on front swivel and even moderate oxidation on rear swivel. Near excellent, bright bore. (25-505/NW). CURIO. $2,500-3,500.

MAUSER MODEL 98 TYPE B BOLT ACTION SPORTING RIFLE.

Lot #2253 (Sale Order 257 of 562)

Cal. 9.3x62mm. S# 114580. Bbl. 24". Model 98 Type B Pattern No. 120 bolt action sporting rifle mfg. by Mauser. The top of the half octagonal bbl. is marked MAUSER-WERKE A.G. OBERNDORF AM NECKAR." over the top of the rib, with 9,3x62 above the S# marked on the left towards the breech, and "9,059,3 360" marked on the underside. Receiver features a checkered panel with the Mauser banner logo at the center over the top of the chamber, with a checkered square panel over the top of the rear receiver bridge. Left side of the receiver exhibits Crown over "B", "U", "G", and "N" commercial proofs, followed by the S#, with Mauser's mfg. information marked on the receiver wall. Metal components exhibit a reapplied blue finish overall, with the bolt stop cover exhibiting a reheated straw finish. Double set triggers and recoil lug exhibit a nitre blue finish, with the follower being polished in-the-white. Checkered wood pistol grip stock has been lightly sanded and re-varnished, featuring a cheek rest, Mauser banner logo buttplate, as well as a brown hard rubber grip cap. Underside of buttstock exhibits an unengraved oval German silver escutcheon, with a brass R. Fischer retailer disc inlaid just behind the bottom of the pistol grip. Bbl. features a solid rib, with a ramped blade front sight, and a dovetailed 3-leaf rear sight, graduated 200, 100 (fixed), and 300. Sling loops are present on the underside of the bbl. and underside of the buttstock. Nearly all serialized parts are matching and include the receiver, bbl., folding rear sight leafs, bolt body, bolt shroud, cocking piece, trigger guard, floorplate, buttstock, as well as on the recoil lug. Receiver trigger assembly is numbered "64", with the trigger trip lever appearing to have been cut and rewelded at one time. CONDITION: excellent, as restored, with metal components retain bountiful amounts of their reapplied blue finish, exhibiting a few spots of light edge wear, light to mild wear present on the bolt body and knob from cycling of the action, as well as some scattered spots of light to mild pitting beneath the bluing overall. Strawed and nitre blue parts are excellent overall. Bore is bright, as refinished, exhibiting consistent moderate pitting in the grooves and what appears to be some hardened grease on the lands, while retaining strong rifling throughout. Stock is very good, exhibiting some light superficial marks from handling and storage, with a small repaired break present on the right side, below the rear receiver bridge. (25-508/MLW). CURIO. $2,500-3,500.

MAUSER MODEL 98 TYPE B BOLT ACTION SPORTING RIFLE.

Lot #2254 (Sale Order 258 of 562)

Cal. 10.75x68mm. S# 85805. Bbl. 24". Model 98 Type B Pattern No. 140 bolt action sporting rifle mfg. by Mauser. The top of the bbl. rib is marked "WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER A.-G. OBERNDROF AM NECKAR, followed by "10,5" towards the breech, with the underside of the bbl. being marked with10,45.10,57.420.". Receiver ring features stippling, with Crown/U and Crown/B commercial proofs (also present on the underside of the bbl.) marked on the left, followed by the S#. Left receiver wall is also marked with Mauser's mfg. information. Major metal components exhibit a period blue finish overall, save for on some small parts including the front sight blade, rear sight leafs, bolt stop housing, sling loops, and the floorplate lever, which exhibit a nitre blue finish. Double set triggers exhibit a straw finish, with the follower being polished in-the-white. Checkered wood pistol grip buttstock, featuring a cheek rest, blued steel grip cap, checkered "MW" monogram horn buttplate, and a semi-schnabel tip forend. Solid grooved matte rib, featuring a ramped and dovetailed brass beaded blade front sight, with a dovetailed 3-leaf rear sight, graduated 200, 100 (fixed), and 300. All serialized parts are matching and include the receiver, receiver trigger assembly, bbl. (underside), both folding rear sight leafs, bolt body, bolt shroud, safety lever, cocking piece, extractor, buttstock (interior), trigger guard (rear of mag. housing), floorplate, as well as the floorplate lever. CONDITION: metal components retain bountiful amounts of their period blue finish, exhibiting some spots of light to mild wear and thinning (primarily on the edges of the bbl. at and around the muzzle, as well as on the bolt and bolt knob), some superficial handling marks, as well as a few scattered spots of light surface oxidation and pitting. Nitre blue parts retain the majority of their finish, with the sling loops exhibiting mostly wear through to gray and brown patina. Triggers retain traces of their straw finish, exhibiting wear and thinning that shows through to gray patina, with scattered spots of light age related discoloration. Very bright bore, exhibiting consistent light to mild pitting, while retaining well defined rifling throughout. Stock shows scattered marks and impressions from handling and storage, as well as a small crack at the toe, but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. Buttplate exhibits scattered spots of insect damage and scattered chipping, with the some minor cracking present around the bottom screw slot. (25-511/MLW). CURIO. $2,500-3,500.

PRE WWII CG HAENEL OF SUHL GERMANY BOLT ACTION

Lot #2255 (Sale Order 259 of 562)

SPORTER RIFLE. Cal. 9x57R. S# 13717 (on bottom of action & barrel hidden by stock). Half rnd., half oct. 24" barrel has full length matted rib. Blade front sight & 2 leaf rear sight. Bottom of barrel has Pre WWII German Nitro proofs along with "118/35" indicating mfg. 1935. Unusual push feed case hardened action utilizing German 1888 Commission bolt system with push feed cutaway on left side receiver bridge with Model 98 Mauser box magazine. Receiver does not appear to be previous military action, but Haenel mfg. in 1935. Large portions of exposed receiver surface has fine stippling. Double set triggers. Walnut sporter stock with schnabel tip, barrel wedge, reinforcement lug, checkered round knob pistol grip, Bavarian cheekpiece, sling swivel & matching numbered steel buttplate. CONDITION: fair barrel blue with large portions fading to gray/brown patina with peppery oxidation & scratches. Receiver has very good case colors in protected areas with balance having good appearance. Good floorplate & triggerguard blue showing wear at forward tip from carry wear. Wood has good worn finish with light handling marks, sm. chips around floorplate & sm. crack extending from top tang. Good bore with noticeable rifling showing wear to hands & throat. (25-1666/MD). CURIO. $800-1,200.

HOLLAND & HOLLAND SIDE LEVER ROOK & RABBIT RIFLE

Lot #2256 (Sale Order 260 of 562)

Cal. 295/300 "Rook". S# 9573. Appears to be a "Best Quality" variety of a rook & rabbit rifle circa the 1890's; rifle is stamped with pre 1896 London Black Powder proofs (Crown CP & V). The oct. 26" barrel has blade front sight & 2 leaf rear sight. Barrel has .10" counter bored section at muzzle. Top flat engraved "HOLLAND & HOLLAND 98 NEW BOND ST LONDON". Polished blued receiver have wedges of acanthus scroll engraving throughout. Checkered walnut forearm with wedge fastener. Checkered straight grip buttstock. LOP: 14.75" steel buttplate. CONDITION: fair dull barrel blue mixed with brown patina & scattered light marks throughout. Frame has large sections of vibrant polished blue finish with equal portions of worn metal to gray patina on receiver carry areas & triggerguard tang. Wood has good finish with dings, marks & flattened diamonds throughout. Bore shows pitting in front of chamber & extending from muzzle, balance shows shine & strong rifling. (01-26893/MD). ANTIQUE. $1,500-2,500.

GOOD 10 BORE HAMMER DOUBLE RIFLE BY HOLLAND &

Lot #2257 (Sale Order 261 of 562)

HOLLAND. Cal. 10 Ga. 3-1/4". S# 7776 (1884). The 25" dovetailed barrels are fitted with slightly raised matted rib holding wide bar rear sight and flip up bead front (small bead broken off). Top of right barrel is engraved with Holland & Holland New Bond St. address and top of left "Winners of all the "Field" rifle trials London 1883". Barrel flats are stamped with London black powder proofs for 11 Ga. Round bodied Jones under lever action with peninsula back spring rebounding locks having round bodied serpentine hammers; also features long top strap that extends over top of comb, dolls head third fastener and double triggers. Action is engraved with line borders and maker's name is on each lockplate. Left side of action is engraved "Charge 8 Drams Case 3 1/4 Inches". S# is on trigger guard tang which extends to horn grip cap. Pistol grip buttstock of dense stump figured European walnut measures 14" over replacement solid brown pad. Stock also features shadow line right hand cheekpiece, point pattern grip checkering and a vacant silver oval on toeline which is also fitted with sling eye. Matching splinter forend has forward pivoting lever release. MEASUREMENTS: STOCK: DAH: approx. 3-1/4". DAC: approx. 1-7/8". CAST: neutral. LOP: 14". WEIGHT: 13 lb. 3 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 2012 invoice & import paperwork. CONDITION: good as partially restored. Barrels retaining nearly all of a re-blue over some fairly deep pits noted on rib. Action and locks retain traces of original case hardening color. Stocks are refinished with some loss of definition; checkering re-cut. Bores are fine to very fine; shiny with sharp strong rifling throughout. Action is tight. Locks are very fine. Stocks are sound without any noted problems except wood is somewhat under metal along top tang. (01-25458/MGM). ANTIQUE. $7,000-11,000.

JAMES PURDEY LONG GUARD LEVER HAMMER DOUBLE RIFLE

Lot #2258 (Sale Order 262 of 562)

WITH CASE. Cal. .450 3-1/4" bpe. S# 7236 (1866). The 30" two stripe broadly patterned damascus barrels are fitted with full length flat rib. Rib is fitted with three nested folding leaf express rear sight with standing leaf and small silver bead front sights. Rib is engraved "J. Purdey 314 1/2 Oxford Street. London." Barrel flats are stamped with London black powder proofs. Round bodied Jones type "long guard lever" action is fitted with back spring locks with non-rebounding serpentine hammers having stylized dolphin heads. Locks are fitted with front sliding stalking safetys. The long guard lever action is an adaptation of the Jones patent however a long and fairly heavy trigger guard with ring at grip extension snaps into long trigger plate. Entire guard rotates unlocking action. A safety is built into trigger plate so that when guard is not in fully closed position, triggers are blocked and locks cannot be tripped. Straight grip buttstock made of dense fiddle figured European walnut measures 14-1/2" over checkered steel buttplate engraved "CHARGE" "3 1/4 drs No 6 Powder". Stock features long shadow line right hand cheekpiece and well cut grip checkering. Matching splinter forend with steel tip is fully checkered and attaches to barrels with captive sidebolt through shaped and engraved steel escutcheons. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: rifle comes with its original (S# on paper dot under label), quartered oak case with circular "D" ring handle in top. Interior is lined in scarlet cloth and Purdey label in lid is inscribed with charge and loading information. Case contains a hollow pointing pin marked with this guns S#, a tin of grease, Hawksley marked pewter top oil bottle and an ebony cleaning plug marked "450". An old hang tag from W. Keith Neal is addressed to a Mr. A. G. Crowley. CONDITION: fine with some alterations. Barrels retaining about 80% original damascus pattern with some thinning at wear points and some scratches. Action retains about 20% original case hardening color. Lockplates retain about 80% of their color. Stocks retain most of their rubbed oil finish, are quite dry and have a good number of marks. Enfield rifled bores are very fine; bright, sharp and shiny throughout. Action is tight; barrels somewhat off face. It appears rifle has been recently tightened with evidence of filing and polishing on barrel lumps and heat discoloration of metal on breech face. Locks are crisp. Safety is operable. Lock tail retaining screws in buttstock are missing, so lock tails protrude from inletting. (Should be corrected before firing.) Case shows considerable wear to old re-varnish with 14" crack on left side of top. Interior cloth is fair, considerably soiled. Label is poor, dark, badly foxed with holes and chips. Partitions are weak with some repairs, need more. Accessories are good. (01-26557/MGM). ANTIQUE. $6,000-9,000.

UNUSUAL CASED 4 BORE EXPLOSIVE BULLET RELOADING

Lot #2259 (Sale Order 263 of 562)

TOOLS. This interesting set of tools; some made by Greenfield of London, others by G&J W. Hawksley; are nicely organized in large 14" x 9" x 10" mahogany box with lift-out tray having drawer. The biggest hint to the use of all these tools is a large bronze side pour bullet mould by Greenfield. Mould has large ebony handled base plug that nearly fills the mould cavity resulting in a poured lead "shell" with large internal space and hollow point. Top part of mould is cut for pouring the bullet's base plug through a steel sprue cutting gate. Bullet is cast with a 1/8" skirt at bottom. Large green painted bronze bullet forming die (by Greenfield) with removable 9" handle is used to put the cast shell and base plug together. Explosive compound is then poured through hollow nose of bullet, which is then plugged. A story from the early days of African hunting tells of Sir Samuel White Baker blowing up a buffalo at 100 yds. using an explosive bullet from his 2 bore rifle. Bullet mould is housed in the bottom of the case along with very large Hawskley flip-over capper/de-capper and pin type case crimper (6" wide x 10" high). Lift out tray has spaces in its top for bullet swedging die as well as case colored cartridge case sizing die with ebony rammer and re-capping punch. Another compartment holds ebony handled brass case expander. A covered compartment holds 3 keys. Lockable draw holds 2 brass topped Japaned tin bottles; "1" painted "Oxymuriate" "of" "Potash" (potassium perchlorate) the other, "2" "Sulphuret" "of" "Antimony" (antimony trisulfate). When mixed together these chemicals produce a powerful explosive very sensitive to shock. This compound was loaded into the shell type bullets. Compartment at back of drawer contains nicely made steel balance beam scale for weighing chemicals (small weights in round wooden covered container), hippo tooth small mortar marked with Bombay merchants name and pestle for mixing chemicals, a small steel funnel for pouring chemical into nose of bullet, a small glass bottle, grease wad plate and brass cutter by Greenfield, a Hawksley 4 bore wad cutter, a primer pocket reamer with ebony handle and a loaded 4 bore cartridge. Case is ruggedly made and has dual hook closure and inset circular "D" ring handle in top. Case is lined in green cloth and a label for Bombay gun dealers "Goolamhoosain Allibhoy & Sons" (matching name on bottom of mortar) in lid. CONDITION: very fine retaining over 80% original finishes. Case has most of what appears to be original finish with marks and scratches. Interior is good. A really neat artifact from the days of the Raj. (02-24293/MGM). $4,000-6,000.

BUTCH SEARCY PH MODEL BOXLOCK EJECTOR DANGEROUS

Lot #2260 (Sale Order 264 of 562)

GAME DOUBLE RIFLE WITH AMMO. Cal. 500 NE. S# BL353. The 24" monoblock barrels are fitted with quarter rib and front sight ramp. Rib is engraved "B. Searcy & Co Boron CA" and fitted with single standing express sight with white line. Front ramp holds white bead. Caliber is engraved on top rear of left barrel. Case hardened reinforced boxlock action features non-automatic safety, bushed strikers and double triggers. "B. SEARCY & CO" is on each side of action. Steel capped pistol grip buttstock made of well marbled European walnut measures 14-1/2" over black Old English pad. Stock features shadow line right hand cheekpiece and point pattern grip checkering. Matching splinter ejector forend has Deeley type release. MEASUREMENTS: STOCK: DAH: approx. 3". DAC: approx. 1-7/8". CAST: about 1/2" off. LOP: 14-1/2". WEIGHT: 11 lb. 3 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: rifle comes with large green ammo can containing: (7) 10 rd. boxes of Norma African PH cartridges loaded with 570 grain Woodleigh solids / (2) 20 rd boxes of Hornady Dangerous Game Series loaded with 570 grain DGX bullets / green container holding (50) Nyati Inc 50 yd target practice ammo (part of warning states: "Not For Dangerous Game Ever", bullet type not given). CONDITION: very fine retaining nearly all factory finishes on wood and metal with a scattering of handling and assembly marks, most notably a small deep ding left side of grip above rear trigger. Bores are bright and shiny. Mechanically good except left ejector does not always fire. Ammo is very fine. All boxes still sealed except one Norma and the practice ammo. A new Searcy PH rifle retails for $15,500. (25-540/MGM). MODERN. $9,000-14,000.

CHAPUIS EXPRESS SXS RIFLE.

Lot #2261 (Sale Order 265 of 562)

Cal. 450-400 NE 3". S# 59945. Bbls. 25 1/2". Ramp mounted white bead front sight w/ quarter rib mounted express rear sight having one standing leaf w/ 100, 150 & 200 yard folding leafs. Scalloped frame boxlock action w/ satin gray finish. Full coverage foliate engraving features a cape buffalo on the floorplate. Engraving extends to the quarter rib, floorplate, trigger guard & steel grip cap. Double triggers. Ejectors. Trim beavertail forearm & straight hand cheekpiece stock of fancy thin shell walnut w/ cut checkering. LOP: 15 1/2" over a solid brown Decelerator pad. DAC: 1 3/4". DAH: 3 1/8". WEIGHT: 9 lbs, 5.4 oz. WLM & CO-Scottsdale AZ import marks. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Chapuis Armes black molded case w/ fitted interior. CONDITION: as new, retaining virtually all finish. Bright near excellent bore. (25-914/DS). MODERN. $7,000-10,000.

GOOD QUALITY BELGIAN SIDELOCK DOUBLE RIFLE WITH

Lot #2262 (Sale Order 266 of 562)

ENGRAVING BY R. CAPECE WITH SCOPE. Cal. 30-06. S# 25539. This well made good handling rifle has 24" chopper lump barrels fitted with quarter rib and front ramp. Rib holds three folding leaf express rear sight and claw scope bases. Front ramp has gold bead. Tops of barrels are engraved with importer "Ketsenes" of Santa Barbara CA and maker "P. CONSTANTINE III BELGIUM". Barrel flats and bottoms of barrels are stamped with S# and 1985 Belgian nitro proofs. Coin finished sidelock action features non-automatic safety on long top tang that extends over comb, hidden Purdey type third fastener, bushed strikers, raised rib tumbler end cocking indicators and double triggers (front articulated). Action is engraved with full coverage small scroll which surrounds oval scene of mountain goat on bottom of action. Lockplates are engraved with other western scenes showing a trio of antelope running across open plain with prairie dogs in foreground. Right side shows four big horn sheep in high mountains. Engraver's signature "R. Capece" is on trigger plate. Trigger guard with scroll on bow has S# on tang that extends to scroll engraved steel grip with trap. Very nicely fiddle type figured European walnut pistol grip buttstock measures 15-1/8" over checkered wood butt and features point pattern grip checkering and sling eye. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. Rifle is fitted with Leupold Vari X scope with duplex reticle in claw rings. WEIGHT without scope: 8 lb. 3 oz. CONDITION: exceptionally fine, retaining nearly all original finishes on wood and metal with some minor scratching on barrels and a few marks on right side of butt. Bores are bright and shiny. Action is tight. Ejectors are strong. Scope is very fine. (25-1178/MGM). MODERN. $12,000-18,000.

SABATTI CLASSIC BIG FIVE SAFARI SXS RIFLE.

Lot #2263 (Sale Order 267 of 562)

Cal. 450-400 NE. S# 132621. Bbls. 24" of chrome moly steel. Ramp mounted brass bead front sight w/ quarter rib mounted express rear sight having 1 standing & 2 folding leafs. Sideplated boxlock action. Features include double triggers, extractors, pierced top lever & bushed firing pins. Action ornamentation features a lion on the right lockplate, cape buffalo on the left lockplate & African elephant on the floorplate. Scenes are surrounded by vine type foliate scroll & punch dot backgrounds that extend to trigger guard & forearm iron. Trim schnable tipped beavertail forearm & pistol grip cheekpiece stock of fancy European walnut having burl grain w/ brown & orange tones. Features include point pattern checkering, pierced steel grip cap & thin solid red London style recoil pad. WEIGHT: 9 lbs, 14.2 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Sabatti marked molded case w/ fitted cloth interior. Case contains instruction manual, test target, certificate, case instructions & scope base. CONDITION: near new, retaining virtually all original finish. (24-4479/DS). MODERN. $5,000-7,000.

PHENOMENAL KLEINGUENTHER VOERE EXHIBITION GRADE

Lot #2264 (Sale Order 268 of 562)

ENGRAVED & INLAID MODEL K15 BOLT ACTION SPORTING RIFLE. Cal. 270 Win. S# 855113. Blued 24" tapered bbl. mfg. without sights. Blued action & scope bases feature full coverage deep relief oak leaf and acorn engraving tastefully highlighted by singular rose gold wire scroll inlays. Scope rings inlaid with with gold wire borders surrounding oak leaf clusters bearing acorns at top. Bottom of action, mag. floorplate & sides of trigger guard adorned in similar fashion with multicolored gold wire inlays bordering oak leaf & acorn deep relief engraving. Trigger guard bow bears contrasting metal inlaid "EW EDWARDS" over stippled background with rose gold wire inlaid borders. Edwin Edwards served as Governor of the state of Louisiana for nearly 16 years in non consecutive terms between the years of 1972 and 1996, making him the sixth longest tenured Governor in U.S. History. Highly figured oil finished European walnut Monte Carlo shadowline cheekpiece stock with Schnabel horn forend tip & flared horn grip cap. Beautiful relief carved oak leaf & acorn patterns appear at both sides of wrist, sides & bottom of of forend in a wraparound fashion & ahead of forend tip. Straight line single file carved oak leave wrap around termination of buttstock ahead of Pachmayr Presentation recoil pad and along bottom contour of cheek piece. All stock carvings have simple straight line / fleur de lis carved borders. End of forend tip & bottom of grip cap likewise have carved oak leaf & acorn pattern. Sling studs inlaid with 3 rose gold acorns each. Right side of bbl. marked "VOERE VOEHRENRACH MADE IN GERMANY". Left side of receiver marked in gold "Kleinguenther, Seguin / Tex.". Rifle fitted with Zeiss Diavari C 3-9x36 scope with crosshair reticle. CONDITION: very good to near excellent overall. Bbl. has a few scattered traces of light oxidation. Stock displays a few scattered very light handling marks. Bright shiny bore with crisp rifling. An absolutely stunning exhibition quality rifle sure to be a fantastic addition to any advanced collection. (25-1171/AN). MODERN. $57,500-70,000.

DIETRICH APEL (JAEGER) CUSTOM M70 WITH SCROLL AND

Lot #2265 (Sale Order 269 of 562)

GOLD INLAY ENGRAVING BY TOMMY KAYE WITH SCOPE. Cal. 7mm Rem Mag. S# 64788. The 23" light weight sporter barrel is engraved "Paul Jaeger. Jenkintown PA" on top center. "Custom Built by Dietrich Apel No 45" is on left side. Dietrich worked for his uncle Paul Jaeger from the 50's until he started working for Ruger in Newport, NH. Later he opened his own business, New England Custom Gun Service Ltd. He was also the driving force behind establishing the German Gun Collectors Association. Dietrich died in 2016. Pre-war model 70 action has had safety lever altered and checkered, bolt body engine turned and bolt knob decorated with five checkered panels surrounding star on bottom. Bottom metal has been beautifully engraved with a deep relief central oval scene of giant big horn ram in mountain environment. This attractive decoration is flanked by well cut shaded scroll; all surrounded by gold inlaid borders with scrolls at corners. More scroll and gold are on trigger guard bow. Although most of the metal is blued, the area above and below floorplate scene has been polished to pewter gray giving dramatic contrast to this fine composition. Engraver's signature "KAYE" is on floorplate hinge (Tommy Kaye well known engraver from Yoakum, Texas; who was a founding member of the FEGA). Capped pistol grip stock measures 14" over basket weave brown pad. Stock features Monte Carlo comb, large swept right hand shadow line cheekpiece, ebony forend tip and Kaye engraved steel grip cap gold inlaid with the monogram "MJB". Finely cut checkering is of ovate pattern with foliate highlights and ribbons through diamond fields. Rifle is mounted with Zeiss Diatal 4X scope with cross hair reticle in Redfield rings and bases that have been engraved in gold inlaid matching bottom metal. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: voluminous information about this rifle including original build sheet from Jaeger's with copies of magazine articles and newspapers about Dietrich Apel, Paul Jaeger and their custom rifles. CONDITION: exceptionally fine. Appears unfired since completion with only three or four minor handling marks in wood. Bore is bright and shiny. Mechanically fine. Scope is also very fine. (25-1528/MGM). MODERN. $5,000-8,000.

ATTRACTIVE PAUL JAEGER CUSTOM M70 BOLT RIFLE WITH

Lot #2266 (Sale Order 270 of 562)

ATTRACTIVE RELIEF GOLD INLAY & ENGRAVING BY M. FLEISCHER AND SCOPE. Cal. 30-06. S# 114557. The 24" tapered round sporter weight barrel is engraved "Paul Jaeger-Jenkintown, PA." on top. Caliber is at left rear. Model 70 pre-64 Winchester action has had bolt stop button expanded and checkered. Bolt knob is checkered and five panels surrounding star on bottom and bolt body engine turned. Bottom metal is coin finished and exhibits some very high quality engraving by master Manfred Fleischer of Germany. On floorplate, a full relief gold white tail buck leaps over a fallen log with trees and undergrowth in background. This fine scene is flanked by scroll and bordered by inlaid gold lines. Scroll and gold are on front bottom metal and trigger guard bow. Engraver's name and date "'85" is under deer scene. Pistol grip stock made from a very attractive piece of well veined and lightly crotch figured European walnut measures 14-1/8" over brown basket weave pad. Stock features Monte Carlo comb, large swept shadow line right hand cheekpiece, ebony forend tip, steel grip cap with scroll engraving gold inlaid with "MJB" monogram. Checkering is very well done in rounded borderless pattern with foliate swirl highlights and ribbons through pattern. Sling eyes are on forend and toeline. Rifle is mounted with Zeiss Diatal-ZA 4X scope with cross hair reticle in Leupold rings that are also engraved and gold inlaid. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: voluminous information about Paul Jaeger and his work along with correspondence to the building of this rifle and three others. CONDITION: exceptionally fine. Appears essentially unfired since custom building with only one or two of the smallest handling marks visible on right side of butt. Bore is bright sharp and shiny. Mechanically smooth. Scope is also very fine; optically clear. (25-1527/MGM). MODERN. $4,000-6,000.

1966 VINTAGE PAUL JAEGER MODEL 70 CUSTOM RIFLE

Lot #2267 (Sale Order 271 of 562)

WITH SCOPE. Cal. 375 H&H Mag. S# 44866. The 24" medium weight sporter barrel is fitted with screw on island base with folding leaf express rear sight. A front sight ramp with large gold bead and sling eye are banded on. Pre-war model 70 action is fitted with G&H scope base. Bolt body has been engine turned and bolt knob checkered. Engraved steel capped pistol grip stock made of very attractive fiddle figured and well marbled European walnut measures 14" over brown white line pad. Stock features swept right hand cheekpiece, swept ebony forend tip and a gold oval on toeline engraved "JMB". Attractive well cut checkering is borderless and has fleur-de-lis intrusions. It wraps around bottom of forend and over top of grip. Rifle is fitted with Redfield Bear Cub 2-3/4 x scope with crosshair and post reticle in alloy G&H rings. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: itemized receipt from Paul Jaeger Inc. July 18, 1966. Listing custom work done including new stock, barrel, sights, etc. for at total of $356.48 including tax. United Parcel Delivery was an additional $2.00. My how things have changed! CONDITION: very fine showing light use. Metal showing glossy blue overall with a few minor marks and slight silvering (possibly re-blued). Stock retains over 90% of its original oil finish with a fairly large number of light scratches and some dings mostly found on left side of butt. Checkering is lightly worn. Bore is bright and shiny throughout. Action is smooth. Scope is also fine; optically clear. (25-1526/MGM). CURIO. $3,000-4,000.

SEDGLEY SPRINGFIELD SPORTER RIFLE.

Lot #2268 (Sale Order 272 of 562)

Cal. 30-06. S# 954 (stamped in cocking piece channel). R. F. Sedgley made a large number of Springfield sporters through the 1930's and the rifles are often referred to as "The Poor Man's G&H". This attractive rifle has 24" barrel marked "R.F. SEDGLEY INC. PHILA. PA. U.S.A.". A circled "S" and caliber are at rear. 1903 Springfield action has had S# removed and top of receiver ring stippled. A Lyman 48 receiver sight is fitted and Sedgley's number is stamped in cocking piece channel (matching number is on bolt). Bolt body is engine turned and bolt knob is checkered with two circular panels. Original two stage trigger and bottom metal are retained. Steel capped pistol grip stock of very attractive fiddle figured and broadly streaked European walnut measures 13-1/2" over black pad. Stock features shadowline right hand cheekpiece (only available with fancy wood upgrade), horn forend tip, sling studs, horn inserts over recoil bolt and point pattern checkering with deeply mullered borders. CONDITION: very fine. Appears to be essentially "as new" with only a few handling marks in all wood and metal finishes. The only feature that leaves one to believe that this attractive rifle is refinished or a reproduction is its relatively new type of solid black pad that was not available when Sedgley was in business. Bore is bright and shiny. Mechanically fine. (24-2594/MGM). CURIO. $2,000-3,000.

BOB STEWART RIVERSIDE CALIFORNIA CUSTOM BOLT

Lot #2269 (Sale Order 273 of 562)

ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 300 Win Mag. S# H010. Bbl. 24" Apex Imperial Grade medium sporter weight sightless w/ broach cut rifling. Hand-made action of Stewart's own design having 3 locking lugs at rear much like the Schultz & Larsen. This design provides a short bolt throw & buttery smooth operation. Wing type safety on cocking piece. Left side bolt release. Grooved single stage trigger. 2 shot internal mag. that loads through the floorplate. Leopold M8, 4x32 gloss finished scope w/ duplex reticle on Buehler mounts. Monte Carlo cheekpiece stock of fancy walnut w/ tight fiddle grain. Rosewood forearm tip & grip cap w/ white line spacers. Borderless fleur-de-lis 22 LPI hand checkering. Leather military style sling on QD swivels. LOP: 14 1/8" over a White Line pad. WEIGHT: 9 lbs, 13 oz. Mfg. 1976. CONDITION: near excellent condition retaining over 99% original blue. Very good stock finish showing a few small marks. Bright near excellent bore. Scope has clear optics. MODERN. $2,500-3,500.

RARE RUGER RED LABEL BLUED ACTION CONSECUTIVE PAIR

Lot #2270 (Sale Order 274 of 562)

O/U SHOTGUNS. Both 12 ga 2 3/4". Both 26" vent rib bbls. w/ fixed Imp Cyl. & Mod chokes. Blued boxlock actions seldom seen on 12 ga guns, total production of 500. SSTs. Ejectors. Checkered walnut forends & capped pistol grip stocks. LOP: 14 1/8" over original solid red pad. GUN 1: S# 410-00369. CONDITION: as new in box, appears unfired. (24-4469/DS). GUN 2: S# 410-00370. CONDITION: as new in box, appears unfired. (24-4470/DS). UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: both guns have original white boxes w/ proper labels. Box for Gun 2 contains instruction manual & purchaser's record card. BOTH MODERN. $5,000-8,000.

RUGER GOLD LABEL SXS SHOTGUN.

Lot #2271 (Sale Order 275 of 562)

Cal. 12 Ga. 3". S# 460-01641. Bbls. 28" with solid machined rib having single brass bead; screw in choke tubes of Skeet and Skeet. Mfg. 2005 (2004-2006) as Model KSXSS12 having stainless receiver and forend iron; balance blued. In May of 2006 manufacturing equipment moved from Newport plant to Prescott facility with no production since that date; 460-03361 was first number of 2006 with likely total of less than 3,500 units. True American classic double with English style straight gripped buttstock and splinter forend (push button release at tip). Fine cut checkering on AAA grade walnut stock set to include wraparound panel on forend with diamond island having gold Ruger emblem; grooved black plastic buttplate with Ruger logo. Some made with pistol grip buttstocks, but overwhelming majority were straight gripped. Rounded action without any visible screws or pins, auto ejectors, single trigger and combination thumb safety / barrel selector. Deemed by many to be the collectable classic double of the future as very few were made and unlikely that more will be produced due to manufacturing costs. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: near excellent 600 Series Classic Double case by Ugartechea of Spain. Case compartmentalized with brown leather and green felt on interior; exterior of green canvas with leather trim. Case keys (2 locks on case) plus 3 Ruger choke tubes: IC, Mod. and Full. Factory box with lock. CONDITION: all aspects near excellent including bores. (23-6426/NW). MODERN. $2,250-2,750.

RUGER GOLD LABEL SXS SHOTGUN.

Lot #2272 (Sale Order 276 of 562)

Cal. 12 ga. 3". S# 460-00091. Bbl. 28" w/ brass bead & interchangeable chokes. Set of five chokes included. Round body stainless steel boxlock action. Single selective trigger. Selective ejectors. Splinter forearm & straight hand stock of nicely grained walnut w/ cut checkering. LOP: 14 1/8" over original buttplate. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original box containing instruction manual, warranty card, hang-tag, spare chokes, choke wrench & trigger lock. Also includes repair order packing slip dated 1/9/2006 noting "receiver-repaired, stock-replaced, blocking bar retainer pin-replaced". CONDITION: near excellent as repaired by Ruger. (23-6791/DS). MODERN. $2,000-3,000.

RUGER GOLD LABEL SXS SHOTGUN.

Lot #2273 (Sale Order 277 of 562)

Cal. 12 ga. 3". S# 460-01759. Bbl. 28" w/ interchangeable chokes & steel bead. Stainless steel round body boxlock action. Single selective trigger. Selective ejectors. Splinter forearm & straight hand walnut stock w/ cut checkering. LOP: 14 1/8" over original buttplate. Mfg. 2002-2008. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original box containing 3 spare chokes, choke wrench & safety lock. CONDITION: as new in box. (23-6793/DS). MODERN. $2,000-3,000.

RUGER TRAP MODEL SINGLE BARREL SHOTGUN.

Lot #2274 (Sale Order 278 of 562)

Cal. 12 ga. S# 440-00091. Bbl. 34" under-single with adj. floating high rib & brass bead. Interchangeable chokes, Mod, & full tubes included. Stainless steel action with scroll engraving surrounding the gold-filled Ruger name. Both sides are marked "CONTROLLED / PATTERN / TRAP MODEL". Floorplate has a gold-plated Ruger trademark. Adj. single trigger. Selective ejector. Walnut forearm and pistol grip stock with cut checkering has an adj. comb and adj. recoil pad. Only 551 were shipped in 2001 exclusively. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original box with matching label. Box contains instructions, a warning card, a forearm installation card, a trigger lock, a spare choke, a wrench, and a fold-up hex key set. CONDITION: as new; right side of the forearm iron has a small factory finish flaw. (23-6790/DS). MODERN. $2,500-3,500.

RUGER RED LABEL O/U SHOTGUN.

Lot #2275 (Sale Order 279 of 562)

Cal. 28 ga. 2 3/4". S# 420-00369. Bbls. 28" vent rib w/o side ribs .Ruger interchangeable chokes. Set of five choke tubes included. Stainless steel boxlock action. Single selective trigger. Selective ejectors. Walnut forearm & pistol grip stock of very fancy walnut. Cut checkering & steel grip cap. LOP: 14" over original buttplate. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original box containing spare chokes, owner's manual, warranty card & record card. CONDITION: as new in box. (23-6817/DS). MODERN. $1,500-2,000.

RUGER RED LABEL 50TH YEAR O/U SHOTGUN.

Lot #2276 (Sale Order 280 of 562)

Cal. 28 ga. 2 3/4". S# 420-10861. Bbls. 28" vent rib with brass bead. Interchangeable chokes with two skeet tubes. Stainless steel receiver with gold-plated Ruger emblem and 50th year inscription on left side. Right side has a flying partridge. Emblems are surrounded by vine-type scroll. SST. Selective ejectors. Forearm & steel-capped pistol grip walnut stock with original buttplate and cut checkering. The 50th anniversary model was mfg. in 1999 only. Estimated quantity of not more than 1,500 per ga. CONDITION: 99% wood & metal finish. The toe of the buttplate is gouged. Near-excellent bores. (23-6465/DS). MODERN. $1,500-2,000.

RUGER RED LABEL O/U SHOTGUN.

Lot #2277 (Sale Order 281 of 562)

Cal. 20 ga. 3". S# 400-28812. Bbl. 26" vent rib w/ Skeet & Skeet chokes. Blued action w/ SST & AE. Walnut forearm & capped pistol grip stock w/ cut checkering & red pad. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original box containing instruction manual & record card. CONDITION: over 98% blue. Wood finish shows small marks. Very good bores. (23-6471/DS). MODERN. $1,200-1,700.

RUGER RED LABEL O/U SHOTGUN.

Lot #2278 (Sale Order 282 of 562)

Cal. 20 ga. 3". S# 400-43055. Bbl. 28" vent rib w/ fixed Mod & Full chokes. Blued boxlock action. Single selective trigger. Selective ejectors. Forearm & capped pistol grip stock of nicely grained walnut w/ cut checkering. LOP: 14" over solid red pad. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original box & overbox. Box contains owner's manual, NRA card & trigger lock. Also includes Ruger factory letter detailing config. & history of the Ruger Red Label. Test fire date is listed as May 3rd, 1988. CONDITION: as new w/ box. (23-6807/DS). MODERN. $1,200-1,800.

RUGER RED LABEL O/U SHOTGUN.

Lot #2279 (Sale Order 283 of 562)

Cal. 20 ga. 3". S# 400-37596. Bbl. 26" vent rib w/ Fixed Improved cyl. & Mod chokes. Blued boxlock action. Single selective trigger. Selective ejectors. Walnut forearm & capped pistol grip stock w/ cut checkering & solid red pad. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original box containing owner's manual, screw-in choke instructions, warranty card, NRA card & trigger lock. CONDITION: as new w/ box. (23-6829/DS). MODERN. $1,000-1,500.

RUGER RED LABEL LATE PRODUCTION SEPERATED BARREL.

Lot #2280 (Sale Order 284 of 562)

O/U SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 ga. 3". S#. 412-03028. BBLs. 30" vent rib w/o side ribs. Brass front & mid bead. Factory Briley stainless steel chokes, set of 5 provided. Polished stainless steel action. Single selective trigger & ejectors. Walnut forend & pistol grip stock have steel grip cap & cut checkering. LOP. 14" over original solid black Decelerator pad. Total of 9000 mfg. 2014 only. UNATTACHED ACC: original foam lined zipper hard case. Case contains; spare chokes, choke wrench, owner manual, warranty & thank you cards. CONDITION: as new in case. (23-6441/DS). MODERN. $1000.-1600.

RUGER NO. 1 CRAIG BODDINGTON AFRICAN ADVENTURE

Lot #2281 (Sale Order 285 of 562)

SERIES 5 RIFLE SET. Well-known outdoor writer Craig Boddington collaborated with firearms distributor Lipsey's to produce a special series of number one rifles. This limited five gun set is chambered in optimal calibers for hunting African species. Only 250 sets were produced having the same serial number on each rifle with a different prefix. Features include matte blue finish, Band mounted white bead front sights with standing V notch rear sights on quarter ribs for Ruger rings. All have Alexander Henry forearms & capped pistol grip stocks of fine Circassian walnut, cut checkering, swivel bases, steel grip caps and solid black pads. 1) No. 1-S-KUDU. Cal. 300 H&H magnum. S# CB3-00078. Bbl. 26" with 1 in 10" twist. CATALOG WEIGHT: 8 lbs. (24-2805/DS). 2) No. 1-S-LION. Cal. 375 Ruger. S# CB1-00078. Bbl. 22" with 1 in 12" twist. CATALOG WEIGHT: 7.25 lbs. (24-2806/DS). 3) No. 1-H-BUFFALO. Cal. 450/400 N.E. 3". S# CB2-00078. Bbl. 24" with 1 in 15" twist. CATALOG WEIGHT: 9 lbs. (24-2808/DS). 4) No. 1-A-LEOPARD. Cal. 7x57mm. S# CB4-00078. Bbl. 22" lightweight with 1 in 8.75" twist. CATALOG WEIGHT: 7 lbs. (24-2807/DS). 5) No. 1-8-ELEPHANT. Cal. 450 N.E. 3-1/4". S# CB4-00078. Bbl. 24" heavy contour with 1 in 15" twist. CATALOG WEIGHT: 7.5 lbs. (24-2809/DS). UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: all have original boxes containing scope rings, trigger locks, instruction manuals & registration cards. Box lids have color photos of Craig Boddington & the specific African game animal. CONDITION: guns 1-4 are as new with boxes. Gun 5 is as new, shipped from factory w/ small discoloration or repair at back of forearm on both sides of the bbl. channel. ALL MODERNS. $6,000-9,000.

CUSTOM RUGER M77-RS TAKEDOWN BOLT ACTION RIFLE

Lot #2282 (Sale Order 286 of 562)

AND EXTRA BARREL. Cal. 30-06. S# 79-93122. Bbl. 22" with banded (flutes on sides of band) user changeable white Patridge front sight and folding leaf on factory raised rib at rear. Mfg. 1985 (1968-1992) with tang safety and controlled feed claw extractor. Extensively customized to takedown configuration with high quality synthetic stock of wood appearance having sling studs plus Pachmayr Decelerator pad. Professional alteration exhibiting an ingenious design with superior workmanship. Barrel threads changed to interrupting profile for faster barrel changes. Action and barrel are glass bedded into stock set. Longest component is just under 24" so entire package fits in its compact aluminum carry case. Second barrel set is not by Ruger and chambered in 35 Whelen Improved (nicely engraved caliber designation on barrel); similar to first barrel but without sling stud or sights. Finish of metal is satin black that appears an epoxy type coating rather than bluing. Bridges of receiver have been milled flat precluding the use of Ruger rings; attached are Talley bases for its Talley, lever release 1" scope rings. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: near excellent (including bore) 35 Whelen Imp. 22" barrel set and Talley scope rings; both referenced previously. Mezzi aluminum carry case (26"x13.5"x5" exterior) with combination locks and padded interior allowing entire package (plus scope) to be carried in the case. Wonderful compact set suitable for any North American game. CONDITION: general, near excellent appearance with some finish loss on trigger guard / floorplate assembly plus around the scope bases. Appears the addition of the scope bases was done after the major conversion was completed. Torx screws retaining the scope bases are not correct; secure tightening cannot be accomplished. Drilled and tapped holes and the screw threads all look fine, but they are not a match. Easy solution would be to change its approximate 6-48 sized screws to the popular (stronger) 8-40 size. Very slight bolt wear from normal functioning. Near excellent bore and stock set. (25-753/NW). MODERN. $3,500-4,500.

SERIAL #1030 1st YEAR RUGER No. 1-AB FALLING

Lot #2283 (Sale Order 287 of 562)

BLOCK RIFLE. Cal. 308 Win. S# 1030. BBL. 22" lightweight sporter with quarter rib; no provision for sights. Mfg. 1967 (1967 to date) having blued finish with single (left side) slotted lever pin and matching scratch numbered breech block. Walnut stock set with slight figure, beavertail forend with early wrap-around checking and rearward flared checkering on its capped pistol grip darker toned buttstock. Rounded edge red pad, factory sling studs and "SAFE" marked safety. Of 8,437 non prefix No. 1's, 756 were 308 Win. AB models. CONDITION: overall near excellent with some very light handling marks on buttstock and faint evidence of prior ring installation on its quarter rib; definitely collector quality with near excellent bore. (23-6413/ NW/MD). CURIO. $1,000-1,500.

RUGER NO.1-B NON-PREFIX SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

Lot #2284 (Sale Order 288 of 562)

Cal. 243 Win. S# 3366. Bbl. 26" w/ quarter rib. Semi-beavertail forearm & pistol grip stock of nicely grained walnut. Features include cut checkering, swivel bases & solid red pad. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original 2 piece brown box. CONDITION: near excellent retaining 99% blue. Wood shows light wear & small marks. Bright near excellent bore. (23-6477/DS). CURIO. $1,000-1,500.

RUGER NO.1-S22L SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

Lot #2285 (Sale Order 289 of 562)

Please note as of 4/9/25 this item description has been updated. Please revisit this description and contact us with any questions. Cal. 222 Rem. S# 3546. Bbl. 22" w/ quarter rib. Replacement Canjar set trigger. Alex Henry forearm & steel capped pistol grip stock of nicely grained walnut w/ cut checkering & solid red pad. Beavertail leather sling on QD swivels. CONDITION: 98% blue showing slight muzzle wear. Stocks show a few small marks. Very good bore. (24-5698/DS). CURIO. $1,000-1,500.

RUGER No. 1-AB SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

Lot #2286 (Sale Order 290 of 562)

Cal. 204 Ruger. S# 134-18461. bbl.22' light sporter weight w/ quarter rib. Semi beavertail forend & capped pistol grip walnut stock have cut checkering, solid black pad & swivel bases. UNATTACHED ACC: original box containing instruction manual, warranty card, offer papers, safety lock & scope rings. CONDITION: as new w/ box. (24-3659/DS). MODERN. $900-1200.

RUGER NO. 1-S SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

Lot #2287 (Sale Order 291 of 562)

Cal. 218 Bee. S# 132-93491. Bbl. 26". Ramp-mounted bead front sight with folding leaf rear sight and Ruger rings on quarter rib. Alexander Henry forearm & steel-capped pistol grip stock with cut checkering, swivel bases, & solid red pad. Mfg. 1990. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original box contains the instruction manual, record card, & NRA card. CONDITION: near new; near-excellent bore. (23-6500/DS). MODERN. $1,000-1,500.

RUGER NO. 1-A SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

Lot #2288 (Sale Order 292 of 562)

Cal. 22 Hornet. S# 132-02397. Bbl. 22" w/ ramp mounted bead front sight & folding leaf sight on quarter rib. Alexander Henry forearm & steel capped pistol grip stock w/ solid red pad & sling bases. Mfg. 1988. CONDITION: over 98% blue. Very good wood finish w/ small scratches on left side of forearm. Near excellent bore. (23-6382/DS). MODERN. $1,000-1,500.

RUGER NO.1-A SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

Lot #2289 (Sale Order 293 of 562)

Cal. 22 Hornet. S# 132-80844. Bbl. 22". Ramp mounted bead front sight w/ folding leaf rear sight on quarter rib. Alexander Henry forearm & pistol grip stock w/ fancy walnut. Features include cut checkering, swivel bases & solid red pad. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original box containing instruction manual & sling swivels. CONDITION: as new w/ box. (23-6739/DS). MODERN. $1,000-1,500.

RUGER NO. 1-B SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

Lot #2290 (Sale Order 294 of 562)

Cal. 22 Hornet. S# 132-91527. Bbl. 26" w/ quarter rib. Semi-beavertail forearm & pistol grip walnut stock w/ cut checkering, steel grip cap, swivel bases & solid red pad. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original box containing instruction manual, sling swivels & Ruger rings. CONDITION: as new w/ box. (23-6821/DS). MODERN. $1,000-1,500

RUGER NO.1-B SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

Lot #2291 (Sale Order 295 of 562)

Cal. 220 Swift. S# 132-31184. Bbl. 26" round w/ quarter rib. Weaver Marksman 3-9x32 gloss finished scope w/ duplex reticle on Ruger rings. CONDITION: near excellent retaining nearly all wood & metal finish. Bright near excellent bore. Scope has clear optics. (24-5822/DS). MODERN. $1,000-1,400.

RUGER NO. 1-V VARMINT SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

Lot #2292 (Sale Order 296 of 562)

Cal. 220 Swift. S#. 134-39205. Bbl. 26" varmint weight w/ scope blocks for Ruger rings. Semi beavertail forend & checkered pistol grip stock w/ grip cap, swivel bases & black pad. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original box containing instruction manual, warranty card offer papers, safety lock, sling swivels & Ruger rings. CONDITION: as new w/ box. (24-3482/DS). MODERN. $900-1400.

RUGER NO.1-B SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

Lot #2293 (Sale Order 297 of 562)

Cal. 22-250 Rem. S# 131-25501. Bbl. 26" w/ quarter rib. Weaver K10 AO gloss finished scope w/ standard crosshairs on Ruger rings. Semi-beavertail forearm & pistol grip stock of fancy walnut w/ cut checkering, steel grip cap, solid red pad & swivel bases. CONDITION: 98% blue. Very good wood finish shows a few small marks. Very good bright bore. Scope has clear optics. (24-5829/DS). MODERN. $1,000-1,300.

RUGER NO.1A LIGHT SPORTER SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

Lot #2294 (Sale Order 298 of 562)

Cal. 223 Rem. S# 132-38612. Bbl. 22" light sporter weight. Ramp mounted front sight w/ leaf mounted rear sight on quarter rib. Alexander Henry forearm & pistol grip walnut stock w/ cut checkering, steel grip cap, QD swivels & solid red pad. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: brown box containing instruction manual & record card. Also included is a Ruger packing slip dated 6/30/81 stating return to Sturm Ruger for testing & evaluation. CONDITION: near excellent retaining nearly all finish. Bright near excellent bore. (24-6451/DS). MODERN. $800-1,200.

RUGER NO. 1-A SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

Lot #2295 (Sale Order 299 of 562)

Cal. 223 Rem. S# 132-41898. Bbl. 22". Ramp-mounted bead front sight with folding lead rear sight on quarter rib. Alexander Henry forearm and capped pistol grip walnut stock with cut checkering, swivel bases, & solid red pad. Mfg. 1982. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original 2-piece brown box showing some water staining. Box contains the owner's manual, record card, & Handgunner Magazine advertisement. CONDITION: near new. (23-6836/DS). MODERN. $1,000-1,500.

RUGER NO.1-V SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

Lot #2296 (Sale Order 300 of 562)

Cal. 223 Rem. S# 132-83407. Bbl. 24" Varmint weight. Redfield 4-12x40AO gloss finished scope w/ duplex reticle on Ruger rings. Semi-beavertail forearm & pistol grip stock of nicely grained walnut w/ cut checkering, steel grip cap, solid red pad & QD sling swivels. CONDITION: over 98% original blue. Very good wood finish showing small scratches & marks. Bright near excellent bore. Scope has clear optics, scope tube has some indentations. (24-5821/DS). MODERN. $1,000-1,400.

RUGER NO. 1-A MODEL 01301 SINGLE SHOT RIFLE

Lot #2297 (Sale Order 301 of 562)

Cal. 243 Win. S# 132-97457 (1994). This Ruger No. 1 features a 22-inch blued barrel with Warning markings. It is equipped with a bead front sight and a flip-up rear sight on quarter rib. The frame has a blued finish with a falling block action. The rifle is fitted with a checkered Alex Henry forearm and a pistol grip buttstock, both made of walnut, with a red rubber pad. CONDITION: The overall condition is near excellent. The barrel retains approximately 98% of its original finish, with the frame retaining about 95% of its blued finish. The forearm and buttstock are in excellent condition with minimal handling marks. The bore is bright and sharp. MODERN (23-6531/MD) $1,000-1,500.

RUGER NO.1-B SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

Lot #2298 (Sale Order 302 of 562)

Cal. 243 Win. S# 131-42282. Bbl. 26" tapered round w/o sights. "8 POINT" 3-9x40 matte finished scope w/ duplex reticle on Ruger rings & quarter rib. Semi-beavertail forearm & steel capped pistol grip walnut stock w/ cut checkering, solid red pad & QD swivels. CONDITION: over 97% original blue. Stocks show scattered small scratches & marks. Very good bore. Scope has clear optics. (24-5702/DS). MODERN. $1,000-1,500.

RUGER NO.1-B SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

Lot #2299 (Sale Order 303 of 562)

Cal. 243 Win. S# 132-88297. Bbl. 26" round w/ quarter rib. Nikon 3-9x40 gloss finished scope w/ duplex reticle on Ruger rings. Semi-beavertail forearm & pistol grip stock of fancy walnut w/ cut checkering, steel grip cap, solid red pad & swivel bases. CONDITION: over 97% blue. Original wood finish shows small dents & marks. Near excellent bore. Scope has clear optics. (24-5825/DS). MODERN. $1,000-1,400.

RUGER No. K1-A LIGHT SPORTER SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

Lot #2300 (Sale Order 304 of 562)

Cal. 250 Savage. S#. 134-34822. 22: rd. Ramp mounted bead front w/ folding leaf rear sight on quarter rib. Stainless steel construction. Alexander Henry forend & capped pistol grip walnut stock have cut checkering, solid black pad & swivel bases. UNATTACHED ACC: original box containing owners manual, warranty card, NRA & offer papers, safety lock & scope rings. CONDITION: as new w/ box. (24-3589/DS). MODERN. $900-1200.

RUGER NO. 1-AH MODEL 11325 SINGLE SHOT RIFLE WITH

Lot #2301 (Sale Order 305 of 562)

WITH MATCHING BOX. Cal. 25-06. S# 134-20768 (2007). The rifle features a blued finish on the receiver and a 24-inch round barrel with quarter rib. The frame is of falling block action configuration. The stock set includes a checkered Alex Henry forearm and a pistol grip buttstock with a Ruger metal grip cap. The buttstock is checkered and ends with a factory Ruger pad. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Factory box, hang tag & Ruger Medium rings. CONDITION: Overall, the rifle is in near excellent condition. The barrel retains approximately 98% of its original finish. The receiver retains about 97% of its blued finish. The checkered Beavertail forearm and pistol grip buttstock are in excellent condition, with sharp checkering. The bore is bright with strong rifling. MODERN. (23-6498/MD) $800-1,200.

RUGER NO.1-B SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

Lot #2302 (Sale Order 306 of 562)

Cal. 25-06 Rem. S# 131-35350. Bbl. 26" round w/ quarter rib. Weaver Micro-Trac V9-II gloss finished scope w/ duplex reticle on Ruger rings. Semi-beavertail forearm & pistol grip walnut stock w/ cut checkering, steel grip cap, solid red pad & QD swivels. CONDITION: over 98% blue. Wood finish shows small marks. Bright near excellent bore. Scope has clear optics. (24-5823/DS). MODERN. $1,000-1,300.

RUGER NO. 1-V MODEL 01331 SINGLE SHOT RIFLE WITH

Lot #2303 (Sale Order 307 of 562)

WEAVER SCOPE. Cal. 25-06 S# 130-26949 (1976). This Ruger No. 1 rifle features a blued finish. It has a 24-inch barrel with Liberty marks, drilled & tapped for Ruger rib & 2 piece bases. The frame is blued with a checkered walnut stock set. The forearm is checkered and configured as a standard forearm. The buttstock is a pistol grip design with a checkered finish and a red rubber pad. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Weaver K9 3-9x AO Scope with fine crosshairs on Ruger rings. CONDITION: Overall, this rifle is in near excellent condition. The barrel retains approximately 98% of its original finish. The frame retains about 95% of its finish having plum tone. The forearm and buttstock are in excellent condition with minimal handling marks. The bore is bright with strong rifling. MODERN (24-2859/MD) $800 - $1,200.

SCARCE RUGER NO. 1-V MODEL 01331 SINGLE SHOT

Lot #2304 (Sale Order 308 of 562)

RIFLE. Cal. 25-06. S# 130-28067 (1976). This Ruger No. 1 rifle features a blued finish. It has a 24-inch barrel Liberty marking; drilled & tapped for Ruger bases The frame is blued with a checkered walnut stock set. The forearm is checkered and configured as a standard forearm. The buttstock is a pistol grip design with a checkered finish and a red rubber pad. CONDITION: Overall, this rifle is in near excellent condition. The barrel retains approximately 98% of its original finish. The frame retains about 95% of its finish turning plum tone. The forearm and buttstock are in excellent condition with minimal handling marks. The bore is bright with strong rifling. MODERN (23-6412/MD) $800 - $1,200.

RUGER NO.K1-A STAINLESS SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

Lot #2305 (Sale Order 309 of 562)

Cal. 257 Roberts. S# 134-12318. Bbl. 22". Ramp mounted bead front sight w/ folding leaf rear sight on quarter rib. Stainless steel construction. Alexander Henry forearm & stainless steel capped pistol grip stock of nicely grained walnut. Features include cut checkering, swivel bases & solid black pad. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original box containing owner's manual, warranty card, Ruger rings, hang-tag & sling swivels. CONDITION: as new w/ box. (23-6504/DS). MODERN. $1,000-1,500.

RUGER NO.1-A LIGHT SPORTER SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

Lot #2306 (Sale Order 310 of 562)

Cal. 257 Roberts. S# 134-30021. Bbl. 22". Ramp mounted front sight & folding leaf rear sight on quarter rib. Alexander Henry forearm & pistol grip walnut stock. Features include cut checkering, grip cap, swivel bases & black pad. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original box containing instruction manual, warranty card, offer paper, sling swivels, Ruger rings & safety lock. CONDITION: as new w/ box. (24-3714/DS). MODERN. $1,000-1,400.

RUGER NO. 1-B MODEL 01319 SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

Lot #2307 (Sale Order 311 of 562)

Cal. 257 Roberts S# 132-49359 (1982). This Ruger No. 1 rifle features a blued finish. It has a 26-inch barrel with Warning marks, & quarter rib. The frame is blued with a checkered walnut stock set. The forearm is checkered and configured as a standard forearm. The buttstock is a pistol grip design with a checkered finish and a red rubber pad. CONDITION: Overall, this rifle is in near excellent condition. The barrel retains approximately 95% of its original finish. The frame retains about 90% of its finish having plum tone. The forearm and buttstock are in excellent condition with minimal handling marks. The bore is bright with strong rifling. MODERN (23-6372/MD). $900 - $1,400.

RUGER NO.1-B SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

Lot #2308 (Sale Order 312 of 562)

Cal. 257 Roberts. S# 132-69416. Bbl. 26" round w/ quarter rib. Burris Fullfield 6x40 gloss finished scope w/ duplex reticle on Ruger rings. Semi-beavertail forearm & pistol grip stock of nicely grained walnut w/ cut checkering, steel grip cap, solid red pad & QD swivels. CONDITION: over 98% blue. Very good wood finish shows a few very small marks. Bright near excellent bore. Scope has clear optics. (24-5824/DS). MODERN. $1,000-1,400.

RUGER NO.1-RSI INTERNATIONAL SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

Lot #2309 (Sale Order 313 of 562)

Cal. 257 Roberts. S# 134-45749. Bbl. 20". Ramp mounted front sight w/ folding leaf rear sight on quarter rib. Full length forearm & pistol grip stock w/ cut checkering, steel nose cap, grip cap, sling swivels & black pad. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original box containing instruction manual, warranty card, offer papers, sling swivels, scope rings & safety lock. CONDITION: as new w/ box. (24-3306/DS). MODERN. $1,000-1,500.

PAIR OF CONSECUTIVELY NUMBERED RUGER NO. 1-B

Lot #2310 (Sale Order 314 of 562)

FALLING BLOCK RIFLES WITH MATCHING FACTORY MODEL 11386 BOXES. ALL: Cal. 257 Weatherby Mag. Mfg. 2016. Barrels 28" with quarter rib. Checkered walnut stocks with beavertail forearms, Ruger grip caps & black pads. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching boxes with packaging. CONDITION: all aspects near excellent; bright bores with strong rifling. 1) S# 134-46684. (24-3318/MD). 2) S# 134-46683. (24-3319/MD). ALL MODERN. $2000-3000.

RUGER NO.1-B ROCKY MOUNTAIN ELK FOUNDATION SINGLE

Lot #2311 (Sale Order 315 of 562)

SHOT RIFLE. Cal. 270 WBY Mag. S# 133-45950. Bbl. 26" w/ quarter rib. Receiver has special gold plated 1998 banquet edition RMEF markings. Both sides of receiver feature elk surrounded by scroll engraving. Bottom of receiver is marked "157/400". Gold finished safety & trigger. Semi-beavertail forearm & pistol grip walnut stock w/ cut checkering, steel grip cap, swivel bases & solid black pad. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: green canvas covered leather trimmed luggage case w/ green felt fitted interior. Inside of lid has leather label marked "Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation 1998 Banquet Gun". Case contains instruction manual, warranty card, special offer card, Ruger rings, sling swivels & case keys. CONDITION: as new. (23-6497/DS). MODERN. $1,000-1,500.

RUGER NO. 1-A MODEL 01302 SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

Lot #2312 (Sale Order 316 of 562)

Cal. 270 Win. S# 132-51960 (1982). This Ruger No. 1 rifle features a blued finish. It has a 22-inch barrel with Warning marks, banded bead front sight & flip up rear sight on quarter rib. The frame is blued with a checkered walnut stock set. The forearm is checkered and configured as a Alex Henry forearm. The buttstock is a pistol grip design with a checkered finish and a red rubber pad. CONDITION: Overall, this rifle is in near excellent condition. The barrel retains approximately 98% of its original finish. The frame retains about 95% of its finish turning plum tone. The forearm and buttstock are in excellent condition with minimal handling marks. The bore is bright with strong rifling. MODERN (23-6376/MD) $900 - $1,400.

RUGER NO.1-B SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

Lot #2313 (Sale Order 317 of 562)

Cal. 270 Win. S# 131-47930. Bbl. 26" round w/ quarter rib. Simmons 8 POINT 3-9x40 matte finished scope w/ duplex reticle on Ruger rings. Semi-beavertail forearm & straight grip stock of nicely grained walnut w/ cut checkering, steel grip cap, solid red pad & swivel bases. CONDITION: 97% blue showing muzzle wear & small marks. Wood finish shows numerous scratches & marks on forend. Very good bright bore. Scope has clear optics. (24-5827/DS). MODERN. $1,000-1,300.

FINE RUGER NO. 1-A SINGLE SHOT BREECHLOADING RIFLE

Lot #2314 (Sale Order 318 of 562)

WITH MATCHING FACTORY BOX. Cal. 275 Rigby. S# 134-46860. Bbl. 24". No. 1 (No. 1-A) single shot breechloading rifle mfg. by Ruger in 2016. Top of bbl. is marked with Ruger's mfg. information, with the cal. designation marked on the left at the breech. Receiver is marked "RUGER" within a banner above "No. 1" over the top of the chamber. Metal components exhibit a blue finish overall, save for the breechblock, which is polished in-the-white. Checkered wood pistol grip buttstock and forend. Ramped brass beaded blade front sight with flip-up U-notch rear sight on half rib. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching factory box. CONDITION: fine, with metal components retaining virtually all of their original factory blue finish overall. Brilliant mirror bore, exhibiting well defined rifling throughout. Wood furniture is excellent overall. Box shows some mild exterior wear from handling and storage, but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. (24-3187/MLW). MODERN. $600-900.

RUGER NO. 1-A MODEL 11383 SINGLE SHOT RIFLE WITH

Lot #2315 (Sale Order 319 of 562)

MATCHING FACTORY BOX. Cal. 280 Rem. S# 134-40310 (2014). The rifle features a blued finish on the receiver and a 22-inch round barrel. It is equipped with a bead front sight and an adjustable folding leaf rear sight on quarter rib. The frame is of falling block action configuration. The stock set includes a checkered Alex Henry forearm and a pistol grip buttstock with Ruger grip cap. The buttstock is checkered and ends with a factory Ruger pad. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Factory box. CONDITION: Overall, the rifle is in near excellent condition. The barrel retains approximately 98% of its original finish. The receiver retains about 97% of its blued finish. The checkered Beavertail forearm and pistol grip buttstock are in excellent condition, with sharp checkering. The bore is bright with strong rifling. MODERN. (24-2800/MD) $800-1200.

RUGER NO.1-B SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

Lot #2316 (Sale Order 320 of 562)

Cal. 280 Rem (7mm Exp. Rem). S# 132-41348. Bbl. 26" round w/ quarter rib. Semi-beavertail forearm & capped pistol grip walnut stock w/ cut checkering, solid red pad & swivel bases. CONDITION: near excellent containing nearly all wood & metal finish. Bright near excellent bore. (24-5710/DS). MODERN. $1,200-1,800.

RUGER NO.1-A-C CIRCASSIAN LIGHT SPORTER SINGLE

Lot #2317 (Sale Order 321 of 562)

SHOT RIFLE. Cal. 30-40 Krag. S# 134-31032. Bbl. 22" round. Ramp mounted bead front sight w/ sporting leaf rear sight mounted on quarter rib. Alex Henry forearm & pistol grip stock of fine Circassian walnut having a light blond color w/ dark streaking. Features include cut checkering, steel grip cap, solid black recoil pad & swivel bases. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original box containing owner's manual, warranty card, scope rings & safety lock. CONDITION: as new w/ box. (24-5751/DS). MODERN. $1,500-2,000.

RUGER NO.1-S 200TH YEAR SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

Lot #2318 (Sale Order 322 of 562)

Cal. 300 Win Mag. S# 130-31154. Bbl. 26". Ramp mounted bead front sight & quarter rib mounted folding leaf rear sight. Left side of bbl. is marked "MADE IN THE 200TH YEAR OF AMERICAN LIBERTY". Alexander Henry forearm & pistol grip stock of fancy black walnut. Features include cut checkering, steel grip cap, solid red pad & QD swivels. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original box containing instruction manual & warranty card. CONDITION: as new w/ box. (23-6745/DS). MODERN. $1,200-1,600

RUGER NO.1-B SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

Lot #2319 (Sale Order 323 of 562)

Cal. 30.06. S# 130-40620. Bbl. 26" round w/ quarter rib & Ruger rings. Semi-beavertail walnut forearm w/ capped pistol grip stock, cut checkering, solid red pad & swivel bases. CONDITION: 97% original blue. Stock finish shows light wear & small marks. Very good bright bore. (24-5747/DS). MODERN. $1,000-1,300.

RUGER NO.1 RSI INTERNATIONAL SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

Lot #2320 (Sale Order 324 of 562)

Cal. 30.06. S# 132-68550. Bbl. 20". Ramp mounted bead front sight w/ quarter rib mounted folding leaf rear sight. Full length walnut forearm & steel capped pistol grip stock w/ cut checkering & solid red pad. Forearm has a sling swivel loop. Stock has QD swivel. CONDITION: near excellent retaining over 98% wood & metal finish. Near excellent bore. (24-5699/DS). MODERN. $1,200-1,800.

RUGER N0.1-RSI INTERNATIONAL SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

Lot #2321 (Sale Order 325 of 562)

Cal. 30-06. S# 134- 45156. Bbl. 20". Ramp mounted bead front sight & folding leaf rear sight on quarter rib. Full length walnut forearm w/ pistol grip walnut stock having cut checkering, steel nose cap, steel grip cap, swivel bases & solid black pad. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original box retaining instruction manual, warranty card, offer papers, sling swivel, Ruger scope bases & safety lock. CONDITION: as new w/ box. (24-3415/DS). MODERN. $1,000-1,400.

RUGER NO.1-A LIGHT SPORTER SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

Lot #2322 (Sale Order 326 of 562)

Cal. 303 British. S# 134-29479. Bbl. 22" round w/ ramp mounted bead front sight & folding leaf rear sight on quarter rib. Alexander Henry forearm & pistol grip walnut stock w/ cut checkering, steel grip cap, solid black pad & swivel bases. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original box containing instruction manual, hang-tag, scope rings, & trigger lock. CONDITION: as new in box. (24-5752/DS). MODERN. $1,500-2,000.

RUGER NO. 1-A LIGHT SPORTER SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

Lot #2323 (Sale Order 327 of 562)

Cal. 303 British. S#. 134-29517. Bbl. 22" w/ ramp mounted bead front & folding leaf rear sight on quarter rib. Alexander Henry forend & capped pistol grip stock w/ cut checkering swivel bases & black pad. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original box containing instruction manual, warranty card, offer papers, safety lock, sling swivels & Ruger rings. CONDITION: as new w/ box. (24-3572/DS). MODERN. $1000-1500.

RUGER NO. 1-A LIGHT SPORTER SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

Lot #2324 (Sale Order 328 of 562)

Cal. 303 British. S# 134-32132. Bbl. 22" round. Ramp mounted bead front sight w/ quarter rib mounted folding leaf rear sight. Leopold M8, 2.5x20 matte finished scope w/ heavy duplex reticle on Weaver mounts. Alexander Henry forearm & steel capped pistol grip walnut stock w/ cut checkering, swivel bases & solid black pad. CONDITION: near excellent retaining nearly all finish. Bright near excellent bore. Scope has clear optics. PROVENANCE: Lifelong Collection of Bill Peterken. (24-6208/DS). MODERN. $800-1,200.

RUGER NO.1-A LIGHT SPORTER SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

Lot #2325 (Sale Order 329 of 562)

Cal. 30-30 Win. S# 134-31321. Bbl. 22". Ramp mounted bead front sight w/ folding leaf rear sight on quarter rib. Alexander Henry forearm & steel capped pistol grip walnut stock w/ cut checkering, swivel bases & black pad. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original box containing instruction manual, warranty card, offer papers, sling swivels, safety lock & Ruger rings. CONDITION: as new w/ box. (24-3728/DS). MODERN. $1,000-1,400.

RUGER NO. 1-A-C MODEL 11353 SINGLE SHOT RIFLE

Lot #2326 (Sale Order 330 of 562)

WITH MATCHING BOX. CAL. 30-40 KRAG S# 134-29840 (2010). 22-inch barrel; High polish blue finish. Bead front sight and folding rear sight on quarter rib. Falling block action. Checkered Alex Henry forearm and checkered pistol grip buttstock with Ruger metal grip cap. Checkered buttstock with black rubber pad. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Factory box. CONDITION: Overall near-excellent condition with approximately 98% of the original blued finish on the barrel and frame. The forearm and buttstock are in near-excellent condition with minimal handling marks. Bore is bright with strong rifling. MODERN (24-3660/MD) $600-$900.

RUGER NO. 1-A 50 YEARS SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

Lot #2327 (Sale Order 331 of 562)

Cal.308 Win. S#. 134-51706. Bbl. 22" w/ ramp mtd bead front & folding leaf rear on quarter rib. Limited edition commemorating 50 years of the No. 1 rifle, 1967-2017. Sides of receiver have special silver & gold commemorative emblems surrounded by wedges of scroll ornamentation. Ruger No. 1 marking on receiver top is gold filled. Breech block & lever release are jeweled. Alexander Henry forend & pistol grip stock of fancy Circassian walnut. Features include cut checkering, steel grip cap, swivel bases & black pad. UNATTACHED ACC: original box containing instruction manual, warranty card, offer papers, sling swivels, Ruger rings & safety lock. CONDITION: as new w/ box. (24-3342/DS). MODERN. $1500-2000.

RUGER NO. 1-B SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

Lot #2328 (Sale Order 332 of 562)

Cal. 338 Win. Mag. S# 132-63018. Bbl. 26" sightless w/ quarter rib. Semi-beavertail forearm & pistol grip stock of nicely grained walnut. Features include steel grip cap, cut checkering, solid red pad & swivel bases. Mfg. 1984. CONDITION: 98% original blue. Stock has very good original finish w/ a few small scratches. Forearm finish shows numerous small handling marks. Near excellent bore. (23-6408/DS). MODERN. $800-1,200.

RUGER NO. 1-S MODEL 01328 SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

Lot #2329 (Sale Order 333 of 562)

Cal. 338 Win Mag. S# 132-73346 (1986). This Ruger No. 1 features a 26-inch medium weight blued barrel. It is equipped with a bead front sight and a flip-up rear sight on quarter rib. The frame has a blued finish with a falling block action. The rifle is fitted with a checkered Alex Henry forearm and a pistol grip buttstock, both made of walnut, with a red rubber pad. CONDITION: The overall condition is near excellent. The barrel retains approximately 98% of its original finish, with the frame retaining about 95% of its blued finish. The forearm and buttstock are in excellent condition with minimal handling marks. The bore is bright and sharp with light residue. MODERN (23-6405/MD) $1,000-1,500.

RUGER NO.K1-A STAINLESS STEEL SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

Lot #2330 (Sale Order 334 of 562)

Cal. 35 Whelen. S# 134-17829. Bbl. 22" round. Ramp mounted bead front sight w/ folding leaf rear sight & Ruger rings on quarter rib. Stainless steel construction. Alexander Henry forearm & pistol grip stock of nicely grained walnut. Features include cut checkering, stainless steel grip cap, solid black pad & QD swivels. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original box containing instruction manual, warranty card & Sportsware advertisement. CONDITION: as new w/ box. (24-5753/DS). MODERN. $1,200-1,800.

RUGER K1-A SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

Lot #2331 (Sale Order 335 of 562)

Cal. 35 Whelen. S# 134-17880. Bbl. 22". Ramp mounted bead front sight w/ folding leaf rear sight on quarter rib. Alexander Henry forearm & pistol grip walnut stock w/ swivel bases, grip cap & black pad. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original box containing owner's manual, warranty card, sling swivels, Ruger rings & safety lock. CONDITION: as new w/ box. (24-3276/DS). MODERN. $1,000-1,500.

RUGER NO.1-S MEDIUM SPORTER SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

Lot #2332 (Sale Order 336 of 562)

Cal. 35 Whelen. S# 134-46334. Bbl. 24" w/ ramp mounted bead front sight & folding leaf rear sight on quarter rib. Alexander Henry forearm & pistol grip checkered walnut stock w/ steel grip cap, swivel bases & black pad. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original box containing instruction manual, warranty card, offer papers, sling swivels, Ruger rings & safety lock. CONDITION: as new w/ box. (24-3184/DS). MODERN. $900-1,400.

RUGER No. 1-A LIMITED EDITION CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY

Lot #2333 (Sale Order 337 of 562)

PATROL SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Cal. 357 mag. S#. 132-43334. Bbl. 22" rd. w/ ramp mtd. bead front & folding leaf rear sight on quarter rib. Receiver has CA. Highway Patrol limited edition markings on left side. Front ring is marked "RUGER / No 1". Alexander Henry forend & capped pistol grip walnut stock w/ cut checkering, solid red pad & swivel bases. UNATTACHED ACC: original box containing owner manual & offer papers. (24-3595/DS). MODERN. $1500-2000.

RUGER NO.1-A "CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL" LIMITED

Lot #2334 (Sale Order 338 of 562)

EDITION SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Cal. 357 Mag. S# 132-45562. Bbl. 22". Ramp mounted bead front sight w/ quarter rib mounted folding leaf rear sight. Left side of receiver has "CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL LIMITED EDITION" markings. Alex-Henry forearm & capped pistol grip stock of nicely grained walnut w/ cut checkering & solid red pad. Military style leather sling on QD swivels. Weaver Marksman 3-9x32 gloss finished scope w/ duplex reticle on Ruger rings. CONDITION: over 95% original blue. Original wood finish shows a few small marks. Bright near excellent bore. Scope has clear optics & shows spots of blue wear. (24-5703/DS). MODERN. $1,200-1,700.

RUGER NO. 1-A CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL OVERRUN

Lot #2335 (Sale Order 339 of 562)

SINGLE SHOT RIFLE. Cal. 357 Magnum. S# 132-49390. Bbl. 22" with band-mounted bead front sight. Folding leaf rear sight on quarter rib. Unmarked receiver. Blue finish. Alexander Henry forearm and capped pistol grip stock of nicely grained walnut with cut checkering, swivel bases, and solid red pad. Mfg. 1983. CONDITION: over 98% blue. Very good wood finish, showing small marks. Near-excellent bore. (23-6378/DS). MODERN. $1,000-1,500.

RUGER NO.1-S MEDIUM SPORTER SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

Lot #2336 (Sale Order 340 of 562)

Cal. 38/55 Win. S# 132-84556. Bbl. 26". Ramp mounted bead front sight w/ quarter rib mounted folding leaf rear sight. Weaver K4 gloss finished scope w/ standard crosshairs on Ruger rings. Alexander Henry forearm & capped pistol grip walnut stock featuring cut checkering, solid red pad & swivel bases. CONDITION: near excellent retaining over 98% blue. Original stock finish shows a few small marks. Bright near excellent bore. Scope has clear optics. (24-5705/DS). MODERN. $1,500-2,000.

RUGER NO.1-S SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

Lot #2337 (Sale Order 341 of 562)

Cal. 38-55 Win. S# 132-84539. Bbl. 26". Ramp mounted bead front sight w/ folding leaf rear sight on quarter rib. Alexander Henry forearm & pistol grip walnut stock w/ steel grip cap, cut checkering, swivel bases & solid red pad. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original box containing instruction manual, sling swivels, warranty card & Ruger rings. CONDITION: as new w/ box. (23-6502/DS). MODERN. $1,000-1,500.

RUGER NO. 1-S MEDIUM SPORTER SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

Lot #2338 (Sale Order 342 of 562)

Cal. 44 Rem Mag. S#. 134-48705. Bbl. 20" w/ ramp mtd. bead front & folding leaf rear sight on quarter rib. Alexander Henry forend & pistol grip stock of Circassian walnut. Features include cut checkering, steel grip cap swivel bases & black pad. UNATTACHED ACC: original box containing instruction manual, warranty card, offer papers, sling swivels, safety lock & Ruger rings. CONDITION: as new w/ box. (24-3323/DS). MODERN. $900-1400.

RUGER NO.K1-B SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

Lot #2339 (Sale Order 343 of 562)

Cal. 450 Bushmaster. S# 134-49729. Bbl. 22" compensated w/ quarter rib. Satin stainless construction. Semi-beavertail forearm & pistol grip laminated stock w/ cut checkering, stainless steel grip cap, swivel bases & black pad. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original box containing instruction manual, warranty card, offer papers, sling swivels, Ruger scope rings & safety lock. CONDITION: as new in box. (24-3325/DS). MODERN. $1,000-1,400.

RUGER NO. 1-S MODEL 21313 SINGLE SHOT RIFLE WITH

Lot #2340 (Sale Order 344 of 562)

MATCHING FACTORY BOX. Cal. 450 Marlin. S# 134-52054 (2018). The Ruger No. 1 is a classic single shot rifle known for its strong falling block action. This example features a blued finish on the 20-inch round barrel and receiver. It is equipped with fixed bead front and flip-up rear sights. The rifle boasts a finely checkered walnut forearm and a checkered walnut pistol grip buttstock with a rubber pad. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Factory box with packaging to include Ruger rings. CONDITION: The overall condition is near excellent with approximately 95% of the original blued finish remaining on the barrel and receiver. The forearm and buttstock are in near excellent condition, with minor handling marks and a rich, even finish. The bore is bright with strong rifling. MODERN (23-6445/MD) $800-1200.

RUGER NO.1-H TROPICAL SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

Lot #2341 (Sale Order 345 of 562)

Cal. 450/400 N.E. 3". S# 134-39669. Bbl. 24". Ramp mounted bead front sight w/ folding leaf rear sight on quarter rib. Alexander Henry forearm w/ pistol grip walnut stock. Features include cut checkering, swivel bases, steel grip cap & solid black pad. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original box containing Ruger rings, sling swivels, safety lock, instruction manual, warranty card & special offer cards. CONDITION: as new w/ box. (23-6822/DS). MODERN. $1,200-1,800.

RUGER NO.1-S SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

Lot #2342 (Sale Order 346 of 562)

Cal. 45-70. S# 130-13113. Bbl. 22" medium weight. Ramp mounted bead front sight w quarter mounted rear sight. Bushnell sharpshooter 4x32 gloss finished scope w/ duplex reticle on Ruger rings. Alex Henry forearm & steel capped pistol grip stock w/ cut checkering, solid red pad & QD swivels. CONDITION: 98% wood & metal finish. Very excellent bore. Scope has clear optics & shows some exterior scratches. (24-5704/DS). MODERN. $1,000-1,400.

SPECIAL 22" RUGER 45-70 No. 1 FALLING BLOCK RIFLE.

Lot #2343 (Sale Order 347 of 562)

Cal. 45-70. S# 130-12952. Bbl. 22" having banded front sight (no side flutes nor hood grooves) with user changeable brass bead plus folding leaf at rear on quarter rib. Mfg. 1975 with Alex Henry forend and before start of "warning" marks (1977). Exact designation difficult to ascertain as the barrel is medium weight for its larger caliber that would normally be a No. 1-S with a 24" barrel; No. 1-A was a lightweight 22" barrel. Non prefixed No. 1 with medium weight barrel of 22" having sights was designated No. 1 BHS; this one is 7 years after the non prefix examples. Checkered walnut stock, red pad, steel grip cap, sling stud in butt plus banded sling stud on barrel. CONDITION: wonderful, desireable example with all aspects near excellent including bore. (25-630/NW). MODERN. $1,200-1,600.

RUGER NO. 1-S 50TH ANNIVERSARY 1949-1999 SINGLE

Lot #2344 (Sale Order 348 of 562)

SHOT RIFLE. Cal. 45-70. S# 133-63395. Action has full-coverage machine engraving with a gold-plated Ruger trademark and 50-year inscriptions. Receiver sides, lever sides, breech, & muzzle ends of the bbl. have gold-plated lines. Bottom of the receiver has a gold-plated Bill Ruger signature. Bbl. 22". Ramp-mounted bead front sight with folding leaf rear sight on quarter rib. Alexander Henry forearm and steel-capped pistol grip stock of fancy Circassian walnut with cut checkering, swivel bases, & solid black pad. Limited edition of 1,500 mfg., 1999. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original box containing instructions, record card, Old Model revolver paper, envelope with promotional materials, sling swivels, & trigger lock. CONDITION: as new. (23-6827/DS). MODERN. $1,500-2,200.

RUGER NO.1-S 50TH ANNIVERSARY SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

Lot #2345 (Sale Order 349 of 562)

Cal. 45-70. S# 133-64388. Bbl. 22" round. Ramp mounted bead front sight w/ folding leaf rear sight on quarter rib. Action has special gold plated Ruger emblems & 50 year markings on sides w/ gold Ruger signature on bottom. Sides of action, lever along w/ breech & muzzle ends of bbls. have gold border highlights. Alexander Henry forearm & steel capped pistol grip stock of fine Circassian walnut having cut checkering, swivel bases & solid black pad. Limited edition of 1,500 mfg. 1999. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original box containing instruction manual, warranty card, Ruger rings & safety lock. CONDITION: as new w/ box. (23-6828/DS). MODERN. $1,500-2,000.

RUGER NO.1-S 50TH ANNIVERSARY SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

Lot #2346 (Sale Order 350 of 562)

Cal. 45-70. S# 133-66925. Bbl. 22". Ramp mounted bead front sight w/ quarter rib mounted rear sight. Bbl. has double gold plated bands at breech & muzzle ends. Sides of receiver have scroll ornamentation w/ gold Ruger emblems & 50 year markings. Bottom of receiver has gold Ruger signature. Sides of receiver & lever have gold borders. Alexander Henry forearm & pistol grip stock of fine Circassian walnut w/ cut checkering, steel grip cap, swivel bases & solid black pad. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original box containing instruction manual, record card, sling swivels & safety lock. CONDITION: as new w/ box. (23-6489/DS). MODERN. $1,500-2,000.

RUGER NO. 1-S MODEL 01327 SINGLE SHOT RIFLE WITH

Lot #2347 (Sale Order 351 of 562)

MATCHING FACTORY BOX. CAL. 45-70. S# 133-07166 (1993). 22-inch blued barrel with bead front sight and folding rear sight. Blued frame with falling block action and blued lever. Checkered Alex Henry forearm and checkered pistol grip buttstock with Ruger metal grip cap. Checkered buttstock with red rubber pad. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Factory box. CONDITION: Overall excellent condition with approximately 98% of the original blued finish on the barrel and frame. The forearm and buttstock are in near-excellent condition with minimal handling marks. Bore is bright with strong rifling. MODERN (23-6463/MD) $1000-$1500.

RUGER NO. 1-S MODEL 01327 SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

Lot #2348 (Sale Order 352 of 562)

Cal. 45-70. S# 134-06960 (2005). This Ruger No. 1 rifle features a blued finish. It has a 22-inch barrel with Warning marks, a standard bead front sight, an flip up rear sight on quarter rib. The frame is blued with a checkered walnut stock set. The forearm is checkered and configured as a standard forearm. The buttstock is a pistol grip design with a checkered finish and a black rubber pad. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Ruger rings. CONDITION: Overall, this rifle is in near excellent condition. The barrel retains approximately 95% of its original finish. The frame retains about 90% of its finish having plum tone. The forearm and buttstock are in excellent condition with minimal handling marks. The bore is bright with strong rifling. MODERN (24-2740/MD) $900 - $1,300.

RUGER NO.K1-S-BBZ SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

Lot #2349 (Sale Order 353 of 562)

Cal. 45-70. S# 134-30248. Bbl. 22" w/ ramp mounted bead front sight & folding leaf rear sight on quarter rib. Stainless steel construction. Alexander Henry forearm & pistol grip laminated stock w/ steel grip cap, swivel bases & black pad. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original box containing instruction manual, warranty card, offer papers sling swivels, safety lock & Ruger rings. CONDITION: as new w/ box. (24-3726/DS). MODERN. $1,000-1,500.

RUGER NO.1-H TROPICAL SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

Lot #2350 (Sale Order 354 of 562)

Cal. 458 Win Mag. S# 132-20868. Bbl. 24" heavyweight w/ ramp mounted bead front sight & folding leaf rear sight on quarter rib. Alexander Henry forearm & pistol grip walnut stock w/ checkering, steel grip cap, sling swivels & red pad. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original 2 piece brown box containing instruction manual & record card. CONDITION: as new w/ box. (24-3088/DS). MODERN. $1,000-1,500.

RUGER NO.1-A SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

Lot #2351 (Sale Order 355 of 562)

Cal. 6.5 Creedmoor. S# 134-31107. Bbl. 22". Ramp mounted bead front sight w/ quarter rib mounted leaf rear sight. Alexander Henry forearm & pistol grip walnut stock w/ cut checkering, steel grip cap, swivel bases & solid black pad. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original box containing safety lock, sling swivels, Ruger rings, instruction manual & special offer papers. CONDITION: near excellent. Stock shows small handling marks. Bright near excellent bore. (23-6858/DS). MODERN. $1,000-1,500.

RUGER NO. 1-B PRE-WARNING SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

Lot #2352 (Sale Order 356 of 562)

Cal. 6.5 Rem Mag. S# 130-13057. Bbl. 26" sightless w/ quarter rib. Semi-beavertail forearm & pistol grip stock of fancy walnut. Features include steel grip cap, solid red pad, cut checkering & swivel bases. CONDITION: over 98% blue. Very good original wood finish showing small marks. Near excellent bore. (23-6532/DS). MODERN. $1,000-1,500.

RUGER No. 1 V VARMINT SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

Lot #2353 (Sale Order 357 of 562)

Cal. 6.5-284 Norma. S#. 134-38329. Bbl. 26" varmint weight w/ scope blocks for Ruger rings. Semi beavertail forend & capped pistol grip walnut stock have cut checkering, solid black pad & swivel bases. UNATTACHED ACC. original box containing instruction manual, offer papers, safety lock, sling swivels & scope rings. CONDITION. as new w/ box. (24-3579/DS). MODERN. $900-1200.

RUGER NO.1-B SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

Lot #2354 (Sale Order 358 of 562)

Cal. 6mm Rem. S# 130-31680. Bbl. 26" round w/ quarter rib. Bushnell Banner 4-12x40AO gloss finished scope w/ duplex reticle on Ruger rings. Semi-beavertail forearm & pistol grip stock of fancy walnut w/ cut checkering, steel grip cap, solid red pad & QD swivels. CONDITION: 97% blue showing muzzle wear. Very good wood finish w/ 1 gouge on bottom of forearm. Near excellent bore. Scope has clear optics. (24-5826/DS). MODERN. $1,000-1,400.

RUGER NO. 1-V VARMINT SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

Lot #2355 (Sale Order 359 of 562)

Cal. 6mm PPC. S#. 133-11472. Bbl. 24" Varmint weight w/ scope blocks for Ruger rings. Semi-beavertail forearm & pistol grip walnut stock. Features include cut checkering, steel grip cap, swivel bases & black pad. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original box containing Ruger rings. CONDITION: as new w/ box. (23-6845/DS). MODERN. $1,000-1,500.

RUGER NO.1-A LIGHT SPORTER SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

Lot #2356 (Sale Order 360 of 562)

Cal. 7.62x39. S# 134-41811. Bbl. 22". Ramp mounted front sight w/ folding leaf rear sight mounted on quarter rib. Alexander Henry forearm & pistol grip checkered walnut stock w/ steep grip cap, swivel bases & black pad. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original box containing instruction manual, offer papers, sling swivels & Ruger rings. CONDITION: as new w/ box. (24-3338/DS). MODERN. $1,000-1,400.

RUGER NO.1-A LIGHT SPORTER SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

Lot #2357 (Sale Order 361 of 562)

Cal. 7x57. S# 131-15065. Bbl. 22". Ramp mounted bead front sight w/ folding leaf rear sight on quarter rib. Alexander Henry forearm & steel capped pistol grip stock of fancy walnut. Features include cut checkering, swivel bases & solid red pad. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original box containing owner's manual, warranty card, special offer papers & Ruger rings. CONDITION: as new w/ box. (23-6744/DS). MODERN. $1,000-1,500.

RUGER NO.1-A LIGHT SPORTER SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

Lot #2358 (Sale Order 362 of 562)

Cal. 7-57 Mauser. S# 131-51372. Bbl. 22" round w/ ramp mounted bead front sight & folding leaf rear sight on quarter rib. Unmarked 4x32 gloss finished scope w/ duplex reticle on Ruger rings. Alexander Henry forearm & pistol grip walnut stock w/ cut checkering, steel grip cap, solid red pad & QD swivels. CONDITION: over 95% blue showing carry wear & light scratches. Very good stock finish shows a few scratches & marks. Bright near excellent bore. Scope has clear optics. (24-5828/DS). MODERN. $1,000-1,300.

RUGER NO. 1-AB SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

Lot #2359 (Sale Order 363 of 562)

Cal. 7x57. S# 132-03102. Bbl. 22" lightweight sightless with quarter rib. Semi-beavertail forearm and capped pistol grip stock with fancy walnut, cut checkering, swivel bases, & solid red pad. Mfg. 1979. CONDITION: 97% blue, showing slight edge wear. Wood shows scattered scratches & marks. Very good, bright bore. (23-6526/DS). MODERN. $1,000-1,500.

RUGER NO.1-RSI INTERNATIONAL SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

Lot #2360 (Sale Order 364 of 562)

Cal. 7x57. S# 132-70658. Bbl. 22". Ramp mounted bead front sight w/ folding leaf rear sight. Full length walnut forearm w/ steel cap & pistol grip walnut stock w/ cut checkering, steel cap & solid red pad. Leather style military sling on original swivels. Laced on leather comb extension. CONDITION: near excellent retaining nearly all original finish. Stock shows very few handling marks. Bright near excellent bore. PROVENANCE: Lifelong Collection of Bill Peterken. (24-6026/DS). MODERN. $800-1,200.

RUGER NO.1-RSI INTERNATIONAL SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

Lot #2361 (Sale Order 365 of 562)

Cal. 7x57. S# 133-36762. Bbl. 20". Ramp mounted bead front sight w/ folding leaf rear sight on quarter rib. Full length forearm & steel capped pistol grip walnut stock w/ cut checkering & solid black pad. Forearm has looped type sling swivel w/ swivel base on stock. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original box. CONDITION: as new w/ box. (23-6842/DS). MODERN. $1,000-1,500.

RUGER NO.1-S MEDIUM SPORTER BOLT-ACTION RIFLE.

Lot #2362 (Sale Order 366 of 562)

Cal. 9.3x62, (introduced in 2014). S# 134-40528. Bbl. 22". Ramp mounted bead front sight w/ folding leaf rear sight on quarter rib. Alexander Henry forearm & pistol grip walnut stock w/ cut checkering, steel grip cap, swivel bases & solid black pad. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original box containing Ruger rings, sling swivels & safety lock. CONDITION: near excellent, showing fine scratches on action. Bright near excellent bore. (23-6862/DS). MODERN. $1,000-1,500.

RUGER NO. 1-S NRA PRE-WARNING SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

Lot #2363 (Sale Order 367 of 562)

Cal. 7mm Rem Mag. S# NRA16. Bbl. 26", medium weight. Ramp-mounted bead front sight with folding leaf sight on quarter rib. Right side of the action has the NRA marking with an eagle over crossed rifles and the inscription "THE AMERICAN HUNTER / 1977 HUNT OF A LIFETIME". Alexander Henry forearm and capped pistol grip stock of fancy walnut with cut checkering, swivel bases, and solid red pad. CONDITION: 98% blue. Wood finish shows a few small marks. Bright, near-excellent bore. (23-6358/DS). MODERN. $1,000-1,500.

RUGER NO.1-S NRA AMERICAN HUNTER SINGLE SHOT RIFLE

Lot #2364 (Sale Order 368 of 562)

Cal. 7mm Rem Mag. S# NRA 103. Bbl. 26" w/ ramp mounted bead front sight & quarter rib mounted folding leaf rear sight. Left side of receiver has American eagle w/ NRA markings & the inscription "The American Hunter 1977 Hunt of a Lifetime". Alexander Henry forearm & pistol grip stock of fancy walnut. Features include cut checkering, steel grip cap, swivel bases & red pad. CONDITION: 99% original blue. Very good original stock finish showing a series of small dents on right ear. Very good bright bore. (23-6528/DS). MODERN. $1,000-1,500.

RUGER NO. 3 PRE-WARNING SINGLE SHOT CARBINE.

Lot #2365 (Sale Order 369 of 562)

Cal. 22 Hornet. S# 130-53010. Bbl. 22". Band-mounted bead front sight, folding leaf rear sight with scope blocks. Blue finish. Band-fastened carbine forearm and straight grip walnut stock with aluminum carbine buttplate. CONDITION: 98% original blue. Wood shows a few small marks. Near-excellent bore. (23-6361/DS). MODERN. $700-1,000.

22 HORNET RUGER NO. 3A SINGLE SHOT CARBINE WITH

Lot #2366 (Sale Order 370 of 562)

MATCHING FACTORY BOX. Cal. 22 Hornet S# 130-56715 (1976). This Ruger No. 3 features a 22-inch blued barrel having Liberty markings along being drilled & tapped. It is equipped with a bead front sight and a flip-up rear sight. The frame has a blued finish with a falling block action. The rifle is fitted with a smooth barrel band forearm and a straight grip buttstock, both made of walnut, with a metal butt-plate. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Factory box. CONDITION: The overall condition is near excellent. The barrel retains approximately 98% of its original finish, with the frame retaining about 95% of its blued finish. The forearm and buttstock are in excellent condition with minimal handling marks. The bore is bright and sharp. MODERN (24-3674/MD) $500-800.

223 REM. RUGER NO. 3A SINGLE SHOT CARBINE WITH

Lot #2367 (Sale Order 371 of 562)

MATCHING BOX. Cal. .223 Rem. S# 130-61132 (1977). This Ruger No. 3 features a 22-inch barrel with Warning markings. The rifle has a blued barrel finish and a blued frame. The front sight is a standard bead, and the rear sight is an adjustable folding leaf; D&T for Weaver bases on barrel. The forearm is standard smooth with barrel band. The buttstock is a straight grip with a smooth finish. The butt-plate is a black Celcon plate. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Factory box. CONDITION: Overall, the rifle is in near excellent condition with approximately 95% of the original blued finish remaining on the barrel. The frame retains about 95% of the blued finish with plum tone. The smooth forearm and buttstock show minor handling marks and retain their finish well. The bore is bright with strong rifling. MODERN (23-6359/MD) $500-$900.

RUGER NO. 3 SINGLE SHOT CARBINE.

Lot #2368 (Sale Order 372 of 562)

Cal. 223 Rem. S# 132-42131. Bbl. 20". Band-mounted bead front sight, folding leaf rear sight, and added Weaver scope bases. Band-fastened walnut forearm and straight-grip walnut stock with plastic carbine buttplate. Mfg. 1982. CONDITION: over 98% blue. Original wood finish shows scattered small marks. Near-excellent bore. (23-6380/DS). MODERN. $500-800.

RUGER NO.3 "200TH YEAR" SINGLE SHOT CARBINE.

Lot #2369 (Sale Order 373 of 562)

Cal. 30-40 Krag. S# 130-55907. Bbl. 22" round w/ ramp mounted bead front sight & folding leaf rear sight. Weaver Micro-Trac V7-IIW gloss finished scope w/ duplex reticle on Weaver mounts. Band fastened walnut forearm & straight grip stock w/ aluminum carbine buttplate. Bbl. is marked "MADE IN THE 200TH YEAR OF AMERICAN LIBERTY". CONDITION: over 95% blue. Original wood finish shows a few small marks. Bright near excellent bore. Scope shows carry wear on blue & has clear optics. (24-5744/DS). MODERN. $800-1,200.

30-40 KRAG RUGER NO. 3A SINGLE SHOT CARBINE WITH

Lot #2370 (Sale Order 374 of 562)

FACTORY BOX. Cal. 30-40 Krag S# 130-58662 (1976). This Ruger No. 3 features a 22-inch blued barrel with Liberty markings also drilled & tapped. It is equipped with a bead front sight and a flip-up rear sight. The frame has a blued finish with a falling block action. The rifle is fitted with a smooth barrel band forearm and a straight grip buttstock, both made of walnut, with a metal butt-plate. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Factory box. CONDITION: The overall condition is near excellent. The barrel retains approximately 98% of its original finish, with the frame retaining about 95% of its blued finish. The forearm and buttstock are in excellent condition with minimal handling marks. The bore is bright and sharp. MODERN (24-3308/MD) $500-800.

30-40 KRAG RUGER NO. 3A SINGLE SHOT CARBINE WITH

Lot #2371 (Sale Order 375 of 562)

MATCHING BOX. Cal. 30-40 Krag. S# 130-63670 (1977). This Ruger No. 3 rifle features a blued finish. It has a 22-inch barrel with a standard bead front sight and an adjustable rear sight; D&T behind rear sight. The frame is blued with a smooth walnut stock set. The forearm is standard with barrel band. The buttstock is a straight grip design with a smooth finish and a Celcon buttplate. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Factory box. CONDITION: Overall, this rifle is in near excellent condition. The barrel retains approximately 95% of its original finish. The frame retains about 95% of its finish having plum tone. The forearm and buttstock are in excellent condition with minimal handling marks. The bore is bright with strong rifling. MODERN (23-6456/MD) $500 - $700.

375 WIN RUGER NO. 3A SINGLE SHOT CARBINE WITH

Lot #2372 (Sale Order 376 of 562)

MATCHING FACTORY BOX. Cal. 375 Win. S# 132-10584 (1981). This Ruger No. 3 features a 22-inch blued barrel with warning marks; drilled & tapped. It is equipped with a bead front sight and a flip-up rear sight. The frame has a blued finish with a falling block action. The rifle is fitted with a smooth barrel band forearm and a straight grip buttstock, both made of walnut, with a black plastic Celcon butt-plate. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Factory box. CONDITION: The overall condition is near excellent. The barrel retains approximately 98% of its original finish, with the frame retaining about 95% of its blued finish having plum tone. The forearm and buttstock are in excellent condition with minimal handling marks. The bore is bright and sharp. MODERN (24-3727/MD) $500-800.

RUGER NO. 3 44 MAGNUM SINGLE SHOT RIFLE.

Lot #2373 (Sale Order 377 of 562)

Cal. 44 Rem Mag. S# 132-55995. Bbl. 22" w/ bead front sight, folding leaf rear sight & blocks for Ruger scope rings. Band fastened walnut forearm & straight grip stock w/ plastic carbine buttplate. Estimated production of the 44 magnum is 900-1,000. Mfg. 1982. CONDITION: over 98% blue. Original wood finish showing scattered light scratches & marks w/ series of 3 small dents on left side behind wrist. Bright near excellent bore. (23-6375/DS). MODERN. $800-1,200.

45-70 RUGER NO. 3A SINGLE SHOT CARBINE WITH

Lot #2374 (Sale Order 378 of 562)

MATCHING FACTORY BOX. Cal. 45-70. S# 132-37259 (1983). This Ruger No. 3 rifle features a blued finish. It has a 22-inch barrel with Warning markings, a standard bead front sight and an flip up rear sight; drilled & tapped. The frame is blued with a smooth walnut stock set. The barrel band forearm is smooth. The buttstock is a straight grip design with a smooth finish and a plastic Celcon buttplate. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Factory box. CONDITION: Overall, this rifle is in near excellent condition. The barrel & frame retains approximately 98% of its original finish. The forearm and buttstock are in excellent condition with minimal handling marks. The bore is bright with strong rifling. MODERN (23-6814/MD) $800 - $1,200.

EXTREMELY FINE RUGER MODEL 77RS BOLT ACTION RIFLE

Lot #2375 (Sale Order 379 of 562)

WITH MATCHING FACTORY BOX. Cal. 458 Win Mag. S# 71-11976. Bbl. 24". Model 77RS bolt action rifle mfg. by Ruger, circa. 1970. The top of the bbl. is marked with Ruger's mfg. information, with cal. designation and encircled "RP" proof marked on the left side towards the breech. Left side of the receiver is marked with the S#, followed by "RUGER M77". Metal components exhibit a blue finish overall, save for on the bbl. and extractor, which are polished in-the-white, as well as the aluminum trigger guard and floorplate, which exhibit a matte black finish. 1-piece wood stock, featuring checkered panels at the wrist and forearm. Ramped brass beaded blade front sight, with flip-up U-notch rear sight. Tang safety, with integral scope bases. Underside of bolt is matching via "11976/ J" in electro-pencil. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching factory cardboard box. CONDITION: extremely fine, with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their original factory finishes overall. Brilliant mirror bore, retaining well defined rifling throughout. Stock is excellent, showing few minute handling marks. Box shows wear, warping, and a few minor tears, but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. (24-2831/MLW). CURIO. $900-1,400.

RUGER BICENTENNIAL MODEL 77-R BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

Lot #2376 (Sale Order 380 of 562)

Please note as of 4/8/25 this item description has been updated. Please revisit this description and contact us with any questions. Cal. 257 Roberts. S# 71-85001. Bbl. 22" without provision for sights, marked "MADE IN THE 200th YEAR OF AMERICAN LIBERTY" and no "warning" marks (initiated 1977). Mfg. 1976 (1968 to 1992) with tang safety, controlled round feed claw extractor plus receiver machined for its 1" Ruger rings holding steel tubed Weaver V-7 (2.5-7 power) scope having duplex reticle. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original plain brown box. CONDITION: all aspects near excellent including bore and optics. (24-2847/NW). MODERN. $750-1,000.

RUGER BICENTENNIAL MODEL M77R BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

Lot #2377 (Sale Order 381 of 562)

Cal. 257 Roberts. S# 72-34358. Bbl. 22" without provision for sights; marked "MADE IN THE 200th YEAR OF AMERICAN LIBERTY". Mfg. 1976 (1968-1992) with tang safety, receiver factory machined for Ruger scope rings and blued finish. Checkered walnut stock with grip cap, sling studs and red rubber butt pad. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original box (split ends) with packaging to include scope rings in factory red felt bag. CONDITION: all aspects near excellent appearing new and unfired. (24-3500/NW). MODERN. $750-1,000.

FINE RUGER MODEL 77 BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

Lot #2378 (Sale Order 382 of 562)

Cal. 280 Rem / 7mm Exp Rem. S# 74-90593. Bbl. 22". Model 77 bolt action rifle mfg. by Ruger in 1980. The top of the bbl. is marked with Ruger's mfg. information, with the cal. designation marked on the left towards the breech. Left side of the receiver is marked with the S#, followed by "RUGER M77". Metal components exhibit a blue finish overall, save for on the bolt and extractor, which are polished in-the-white, as well as on the trigger guard and floorplate, which exhibit a black enamel type finish. 1-piece wood pistol grip stock, with checkered panels at the wrist and forearm. Tang safety, with integral dovetailed scope mount on receiver. CONDITION: extremely fine, with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their original factory finishes overall. Side of extractor exhibits a few small spots of light surface level pitting, but is otherwise fine. Brilliant mirror bore, retaining well defined rifling throughout. Wood stock is excellent overall. (24-2819/MLW). MODERN. $700-1,000.

RUGER MODEL 77-R MARK II BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

Lot #2379 (Sale Order 383 of 562)

Cal. 204 Ruger. S# 790-99956. Bbl. 24" w/o sights. Action features 3 position safety & bases on Ruger rings. Checkered walnut stock w/ black pad. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original box containing instruction manual, warranty card, safety lock & Ruger rings. CONDITION: near excellent retaining nearly all finish. Very good bore. (23-6574/DS). MODERN. $400-600.

RUGER TANG SAFETY MODEL 77RL BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

Lot #2380 (Sale Order 384 of 562)

Cal. 250 Savage. S# 770-04757. Bbl. 20" lightweight without provision for sights. Mfg. 1985 (1968-1992) with tang safety. Checkered walnut stock with grip cap, sling studs (detachable swivels and sporting sling), red rubber butt pad and decorative black forend tip. Conetrol base and ring set with Leupold gloss finished Vari-X II 2-7X32 Duplex reticle scope. Scarce, desirable caliber, especially for the lightweight model. CONDITION: all aspects near excellent including bore and scope set. PROVENANCE: From the Estate of Jon Thomas, Gunsport, LTD. (25-1078/NW). MODERN. $800-1,200.

RUGER MODEL KM77RSI MARK II INTERNATIONAL BOLT

Lot #2381 (Sale Order 385 of 562)

ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 257 Roberts. S# 792-11869. Bbl. 18 1/2". Ramp mounted bead front sight w/ island mounted folding leaf rear sight. Action features 3 position safety & bases for Ruger rings. Stainless steel construction. Full length walnut stock w/ cut checkering & black pad. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original box containing instruction manual, warranty card, sling swivel, Ruger rings & safety lock. CONDITION: as new w/ box. (24-3074/DS). MODERN. $500-800.

RUGER MODEL 77 MARK II STAINLESS BOLT ACTION RIFLE

Lot #2382 (Sale Order 386 of 562)

Cal. 264 Win Mag. S# 792-24166. Bbl. 24" w/o sights. Action features 3 position safety & bases for Ruger rings. Stainless steel construction. Checkered laminated stock w/ black pad. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original box containing instruction manual, warranty card, Ruger rings & safety lock. CONDITION: as new w/ box. (24-3720/DS). MODERN. $400-600.

RUGER STAINLESS KM77RFP MARK II BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

Lot #2383 (Sale Order 387 of 562)

Cal. 300 Rem. SA Ultra Mag. S# 790-46280. Bbl. 22" without provision for sights; receiver factory machined for Ruger scope rings. Mfg. 2003 as Model 17811 with checkered black Zytel stock having grip cap, sling studs and black rubber buttpad. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: factory box and packaging to include Ruger scope rings. CONDITION: all aspects near excellent appearing new and unfired. (24-3055/NW). MODERN. $550-800.

RUGER MODEL 77R MARK II BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

Lot #2384 (Sale Order 388 of 562)

Cal. 300 WSM. S# 791-72211. Bbl. 22" w/o sights. Action has 3 position safety & bases for Ruger rings. Checkered walnut stock w/ black pad. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original box containing instruction manual, warranty card & safety lock. CONDITION: as new w/ box. (24-3672/DS). MODERN. $400-600.

RUGER MODEL 77 MARK II ALL-WEATHER BOLT ACTION

Lot #2385 (Sale Order 389 of 562)

RIFLE. Cal. 30-06. S# 780-31466. Bbl. 22" w/o sights. Stainless steel construction. 3 position safety. Simmons Whitetail Classic 4x32 matte finished scope w/ duplex reticle on Ruger rings. Zytel synthetic stock. Butler Creek neoprene sling on factory swivels. CONDITION: near excellent finish. Bright near excellent bore. Scope has clear optics. (24-3165/DS). MODERN. $500-700.

RUGER M77 TANG SAFETY LAMINATED VARMINT BOLT

Lot #2386 (Sale Order 390 of 562)

ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 308 Win. S# 771-93359. Mfg. 1989 as Model 00762. Heavy 24" barrel without sights. Tang safety action fitted for Ruger rings. Laminated hardwood stock with Ruger black pad & brown leather sling on swivels. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: manual. CONDITION: all aspects very good to near excellent with minor handling marks. Very good shiny bore. (25-226/MD). MODERN. $500-800.

RUGER MODEL 77RLP MARK II ALL-WEATHER BOLT ACTION

Lot #2387 (Sale Order 391 of 562)

RIFLE. Cal. 7.62x39. S# 789-62132. Bbl. 20" w/o sights. Action features 3 position safety & bases for Ruger rings. Blue finish. Zytel synthetic stock. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original box containing instruction manual, Ruger rings & safety lock. CONDITION: as new w/ box. (24-3044/DS). MODERN. $500-750.

RUGER MODEL 77R HAWKEYE BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

Lot #2388 (Sale Order 392 of 562)

Cal. 22-250. S# 710-14680. Bbl. 22" w/o sights. Matte blue finish. Action features 3 position safety & bases for Ruger rings. Checkered walnut stock w/ red pad. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original walnut box containing instruction manual, warranty card, NRA card, trigger lock & Ruger rings. CONDITION: as new w/ box. (23-6457/DS). MODERN. $500-700.

RUGER MODEL 77RFP ALL-WEATHER HAWKEYE BOLT ACTION

Lot #2389 (Sale Order 393 of 562)

RIFLE. Cal. 260 Rem. S# 711-53162. Bbl. 22" w/o sights. Bolt features 3 position safety & bases for Ruger rings. Matte stainless construction. Black injection molded synthetic stock w/ solid black pad. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original box containing instruction manual, warranty card, NRA card, safety lock & Ruger rings. CONDITION: as new w/ box. (24-3617/DS). MODERN. $400-600.

RUGER HM77RCN HAWKEYE BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

Lot #2390 (Sale Order 394 of 562)

Cal. 300 RCM. S# 710-49930. Bbl. 20" ramp mounted bead front sight & Williams rear sight. Action features 3 position safety & bases for Ruger rings. Matte blue finish. Checkered walnut stock w/ 1 crossbolt & red pad. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original box containing instruction manual & safety pamphlet. Also includes a Ruger repair order dated 12/22/2008 stating repair, safety function check & test-firing have been completed. CONDITION: near excellent showing small marks. (24-3547/DS). MODERN. $400-600.

RUGER MODEL 77R HAWKEYE BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

Lot #2391 (Sale Order 395 of 562)

Cal. 300 RCM. S# 711-29764. Bbl. 22" w/o sights. 3 position safety. Bases for Ruger rings. Checkered walnut stock w/ red pad. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original box containing instruction manual, NRA card, offer papers, Ruger rings & safety lock. CONDITION: as new w/ box. (24-3534/DS). MODERN. $400-600.

RUGER MODEL 77RFP HAWKEYE ALL-WEATHER BOLT ACTION

Lot #2392 (Sale Order 396 of 562)

RIFLE. Cal. 300 RCM. S# 711-51586. Bbl. 22" w/o sights. Action features 3 position safety & bases for Ruger rings. Matte stainless construction. Black injection molded synthetic stock w/ solid black pad. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original box containing instruction manual warranty card, NRA card, safety lock & Ruger rings. CONDITION: very good used condition showing handling marks on metal. Bright near excellent bore. (24-3495/DS). MODERN. $400-600.

RUGER MODEL 77RSI HAWKEYE INTERNATIONAL BOLT

Lot #2393 (Sale Order 397 of 562)

ACTION RIFLE. Cal. 30-06. S# 711-95363. Bbl. 18 1/2". Ramp mounted bead front sight w/ island mounted folding leaf rear sight. 3 position safety. Bases for Ruger rings. Matte stainless construction. Full length checkered walnut stock w/ red pad. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original box containing instruction manual, offer cards, sling swivels, safety lock & Ruger rings. CONDITION: near excellent w/ box. Left side of stock shows light markings & finish from box storage. . (24-3581/DS). MODERN. $500-700.

RUGER MODEL 77RFP HAWKEYE ALL-WEATHER BOLT ACTION

Lot #2394 (Sale Order 398 of 562)

RIFLE. Cal. 338 Federal. S# 710-29346. Bbl. 22" w/o sights. 3 position safety. Bases for Ruger rings. Matte stainless construction. Black injection molded synthetic stock w/ solid black pad. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original box contains instruction manual, warranty card, NRA card, safety lock & Ruger rings. CONDITION: as new w/ box. (24-3699/DS). MODERN. $400-600.

RUGER MODEL 77PRCM HAWKEYE ALL-WEATHER BOLT ACTION

Lot #2395 (Sale Order 399 of 562)

RIFLE. Cal. 338 RCM. S# 710-45665. Bbl. 20". Ramp mounted bead front sight w/ Williams rear sight. Action features 3 position safety & bases for Ruger rings. Matte finished stainless steel. Injection molded synthetic stock w/ solid black pad. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original box containing instruction manual, trigger lock & Ruger rings. CONDITION: bbl. finish shows small wear spots & handling marks. Bright near excellent bore. (24-3721/DS). MODERN. $400-600.

RUGER MODEL 77 HAWKEYE BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

Lot #2396 (Sale Order 400 of 562)

Please note as of 4/21/25 this item description has been updated. Please revisit this description and contact us with any questions. Cal. 338 Federal. S# 710-51499. Bbl. 22" w/o sights. Action features 3 position safety & bases for Ruger rings. Checkered walnut stock w/ red pad. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original box containing instruction manual, warranty card, offer papers, Ruger rings, sling swivels & trigger lock. CONDITION: as new w/ box. (24-3756/DS). MODERN. $450-650.

RUGER MODEL 77 HAWKEYE ALL-WEATHER BOLT ACTION

Lot #2397 (Sale Order 401 of 562)

RIFLE. Cal. 358 Win. S# 710-02861. Bbl. 22" sightless. 3 position safety. Bases for Ruger rings. Matte stainless construction. Black synthetic stock. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original box containing instruction manual, warranty card, Ruger rings & safety lock. CONDITION: as new w/ box. (24-3724/DS). MODERN. $400-600.

RUGER MODEL 77R HAWKEYE BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

Lot #2398 (Sale Order 402 of 562)

Cal. 358 Win. S# 710-38193. Bbl. 20" w/o sights. Action features 3 position safety & bases for Ruger rings. Matte blue finish. Checkered walnut stock w/ red pad. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original box containing instruction manual, warranty card, offer papers, Ruger rings, sling swivels & safety lock. CONDITION: as new w/ box. (24-3755/DS). MODERN. $500-700.

RUGER MODEL 77RSPHHM HAWKEYE ALASKAN BOLT ACTION

Lot #2399 (Sale Order 403 of 562)

RIFLE. Cal. 375 Ruger. S# 710-15860. Bbl. 20". Ramp mounted white bead front sight w/ island mounted V notch rear sight. Action features 3 position safety & mounts for Ruger rings. Matte stainless finish. Hogue overmolded synthetic stock w/ solid black pad. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original box containing instruction manual, warranty card, offer papers, sling swivels, Ruger rings & safety lock. CONDITION: as new w/ box. (24-3257/DS). MODERN. $600-900.

RUGER MODEL 77 RSPHAB ALASKAN HAWKEYE BOLT ACTION

Lot #2400 (Sale Order 404 of 562)

RIFLE. Cal. 375 Ruger. S# 710-04017. Bbl. 20". Ramp mounted white bead front w/ island mounted V notch rear sight. Action has 3 position safety & bases for Ruger finish. Matte black metal finish. Black synthetic stock w/ swivel bases & solid black pad. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original box containing instruction manual, offer papers, Ruger rings & safety lock. CONDITION: near new w/ box. Bright near excellent bore. (24-3510/DS). MODERN. $700-1,000.

RUGER MODEL HM77RS HAWKEYE AFRICAN BOLT ACTION

Lot #2401 (Sale Order 405 of 562)

RIFLE. Cal. 9.3x62. S# 711-31356. Bbl. 23". Ramp mounted bead front w/ island mounted V notch express rear sight. Action features 3 position safety & bases for Ruger rings. Checkered walnut stock has 1 recoil bolt & red pad. UNATTACHED ACCESORIES: original box containing instruction manual, offer cards, safety lock & Ruger rings. CONDITION: as new w/ box. (24-3680/DS). MODERN. $600-900.

RUGER 77/22RSI INTERNATIONAL BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

Lot #2402 (Sale Order 406 of 562)

Cal. 22 MAG. s#. 703-71363. BBL. 18 1/2" w/ ramp mtd. bead front & folding leaf rear sight. Action features bases for Ruger rings & 3 position safety. Full length walnut stock has cut checkering, grip cap sling swivels & black pad. MAGS: 1 detachable 10 rd. rotary. UNATTACHED ACCESORIES: original box containing instruction manual, NRA & offer papers, safety lock & Ruger rings. CONDITION: as new w/ box. (24-3483/DS). MODERN. $600-900.

RUGER MODEL 77/22 BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

Lot #2403 (Sale Order 407 of 562)

Cal. 22 LR. S# 700-69301. Bbl. 20". Model 77/22 bolt action rifle mfg. by Ruger in 1988. Top of the bbl. is marked with Ruger's mfg. information, with the cal. designation marked on the left at the breech. Left side of the receiver is marked with the S# followed by "RUGER 77/22" and the Ruger logo. Metal components exhibit a stainless steel finish overall. Black polymer buttstock features OD-grooved grip panels. MAGS: 1 10-rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching factory box. CONDITION: excellent, with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their original factory finish, exhibiting some superficial marks from handling and storage. Brilliant mirror bore, exhibiting well-defined rifling throughout. Stock is very good, showing a few superficial marks from handling and storage. Box shows age-related discoloration and some mild exterior wear, but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. (23-6544/MLW). MODERN. $400-600.

RUGER ALL WEATHER 77/22 BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

Lot #2404 (Sale Order 408 of 562)

Cal. 22 LR. S# 701-68300. Bbl. 20". All Weather 77/22 bolt action rifle mfg. by Ruger in 1994. Top of the bbl. is marked with Ruger's mfg. information, with the cal. designation marked on the left at the breech. Left side of the receiver is marked with the S# followed by "RUGER ALL-WEATHER 77/22" and the Ruger logo. Metal components exhibit a stainless steel finish overall. Black polymer buttstock with a grooved black rubber recoil pad. Receiver is mounted with a Bushnell Banner 2-8x scope. MAGS: 1 10-rd. CONDITION: very good, with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their original factory finish, exhibiting some superficial marks from handling and storage overall. Brilliant mirror bore, exhibiting well-defined rifling throughout. Stock exhibits scattered marks from handling and storage but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. Scope retains a clear optic. (23-6573/MLW). MODERN. $400-600.

HIGH CONDITION RUGER 77/44 BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

Lot #2405 (Sale Order 409 of 562)

Cal. 44 Mag. S# 740-09938. Bbl. 18 1/2". 77/44 bolt action rifle mfg. by Ruger in 2007. Top of bbl. is marked with Ruger's mfg. information, with the cal. designation marked on the left at the breech. Left side of receiver is marked with the S#, followed by "RUGER 77/44" and the Ruger logo. Metal components exhibit a blue finish overall. Black checkered polymer pistol grip buttstock with grooved black rubber recoil pad. Brass beaded blade front sight with flip-up U-notch rear sight. MAGS: 1 4-rd. CONDITION: excellent, with metal components retain bountiful amounts of their original factory finish overall. Brilliant mirror bore, exhibiting well defined rifling throughout. Polymer stock shows some light superficial marks from handling and storage, but otherwise is very good overall. (23-6341/MLW). MODERN. $400-600.

RUGER 44 MAG. MODEL NINETY-SIX LEVER ACTION

Lot #2406 (Sale Order 410 of 562)

CARBINE. Cal. 44 Mag. S# 640-02648. Bbl. 18 1/2" with banded brass bead front sight and folding leaf rear. Mfg. 1997 (1996-2008) as Model 06401 with catalogue designation 96/44. Blued finish with steel receiver machined for standard Ruger scope rings. Attractive case colored finger lever. Unusual carbine as Ruger's entry into the lever action market that was not a great success; also offered in rimfire. Walnut stained hardwood carbine stock with barrel band and Celcon buttplate. Handy carbine for close cover hunting in a popular caliber. MAGS: 1 factory 4 rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original factory box with paperwork. CONDITION: all aspects near excellent appearing new and unfired. (23-6852/NW). MODERN. $750-1,000.

RUGER MODEL NINETY SIX LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

Lot #2407 (Sale Order 411 of 562)

Cal. 22 LR. S# 620-13672. Bbl. 18 1/2". Model Ninety Six lever action rifle mfg. by Ruger in 1998. The top of the bbl. is marked with Ruger's mfg. information, with the cal. designation marked on the left at the breech. The left side of the receiver is marked with the Ruger trademark logo and the model designation, above the S#. Aluminum receiver and lever assembly exhibit a black enamel finish, with the bbl. exhibiting a blue finish. Plain wood pistol grip buttstock with black polymer bbl. band and buttplate. Brass beaded blade front sight with flip-up U-notch rear sight. MAGS: 1 10-rd. CONDITION: excellent, with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their original factory finishes, exhibiting a few superficial handling marks overall. Mirror bore, exhibiting well defined rifling throughout. Wood buttstock is excellent overall. (23-6324/MLW). MODERN. $300-500.

RUGER MODEL NINETY-SIX LEVER ACTION CARBINE.

Lot #2408 (Sale Order 412 of 562)

Cal. 17 HMR. S# 620-39475. Bbl. 18 1/2" with banded brass bead front sight and folding leaf rear. Mfg. 2002 (1996-2008) as Model 06203 with catalogue designation 96/17M. Blued finish with black anodized alloy receiver drilled and tapped for standard Model 10/22 scope base. Unusual carbine as Ruger's entry into the lever action market that was not a great success; also offered in centerfire (44 Mag.). Walnut stained hardwood carbine stock with barrel band and Celcon buttplate. Handy carbine in long range 17 caliber rimfire based on necked down 22 Mag. cartridge. MAGS: 1 factory 9 rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original factory box with packaging. CONDITION: all aspects near excellent appearing new and unfired. (24-3249/NW). MODERN. $500-750.

RARE RUGER DEERSTALKER 44 MAG. SEMI-AUTO CARBINE.

Lot #2409 (Sale Order 413 of 562)

Cal. 44 Mag. S# 2808. Bbl. 18 1/2" with banded front sight having replacement Remington brass bead insert; proper folding leaf rear sight with vertical white line. Mfg. 1962 (1961-1962 approx. 3,900 units; 1961-1985 for all 44 Carbines) with early features (missing sourdough white insert front sight blade) to include black anodized aluminum carbine buttplate, "Deerstalker" receiver marking (soon eliminated due to similarity to Ithaca "Deerslayer" logo), barrel marking without "INC.", screw retained aluminum cartridge guide (later models were riveted steel) plus lack of cartridge release button at loading port used on later models. Uncle Mike's sling studs added along with Bonanza gold fill in receiver markings. CONDITION: light handling and use marks throughout on metal and stock; near excellent bore. (23-6331/NW). CURIO. $900-1,400.

RUGER No. 6036 MODEL 44R SEMI-AUTO CARBINE.

Lot #2410 (Sale Order 414 of 562)

Cal. 44 Mag. S# 6036. Bbl. 18 1/2" with earliest sights of sourdough front having white insert plus folding rear with vertical white line. Mfg. 1962 (1961-1985) with factory designation of 44R and no "INC." in Southport barrel address. Early walnut stock with back slant cut at forend plus black anodized aluminum buttplate; non factory swivel set added. Earliest example without cartridge release button at loading port plus cartridge guide in top front of receiver held by two screws at front of action; often confused by consumers to be a scope base provision yet factory drilled and tapped at rear of barrel plus rear of receiver for scope mounting. In high demand as compact, fast handling brush hunting carbine that weighs less fully loaded (internal 4 rd. magazine) than the popular lever action carbine weighs empty. CONDITION: near excellent metal finish with very slight loss on edges of buttplate. Stock has numerous very light handling marks throughout but no cracks such as in front of loading area or behind recoil block. Near excellent bright, shiny bore. (23-6326/NW). CURIO. $800-1,200.

RUGER 44 FINGERGROOVE SPORTER SEMI-AUTO CARBINE.

Lot #2411 (Sale Order 415 of 562)

Cal. 44 Mag. S# 100-08432. Bbl. 18 1/2" with banded brass bead front sight and folding leaf rear. Mfg. 1969 (late 1966-early 1972; 1961-1985 for all 44 Carbines) with screw attached aluminum cartridge guide, release button by loading port for easier unloading plus distinctive Sporter configured stock having "finger groove" forend, factory sling swivels, serrated black plastic buttplate and Monte Carlo buttstock designed for scope use; Weaver scope bases added using factory drilled and tapped holes. CONDITION: some very faint stock handling marks; all other aspects near excellent including bore. (23-6335/NW). CURIO. $900-1,400.

EXTREMELY RARE RUGER BICENTENNIAL MODEL 44RS

Lot #2412 (Sale Order 416 of 562)

SEMI-AUTO CARBINE. Please note as of 4/9/25 this item description has been updated. Please revisit this description and contact us with any questions. Cal. 44 Mag. S# 102-24758. Bbl. 18 1/2" with brass bead front sight, no dovetail at rear of barrel for folding sight plus receiver machined for receiver sight of Williams 5D configuration. Left midpoint of barrel marked "MADE IN THE 200TH YEAR OF AMERICAN LIBERTY". Mfg. 1976 (1961-1985) and shipped 2010 as sold in a Ruger benefit auction on Gunbroker. Per RENE Reference Guide, one of the rarest of Rugers with only 1 known other than this one! Proper features including: uncheckered walnut carbine stock having square cut forend and black Celcon carbine buttplate, riveted in receiver cartridge guide, button cartridge release in loading area and the rare receiver sight. Very popular and collectable fast handling, brush hunting carbine that weighs less fully loaded than the popular lever action carbine weighs empty! Very special Ruger carbine! UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 50th year box (likely for 10/22 Carbine) with factory bar coded label indicating Model 01012 with catalogue designation 44RS plus 4/82 dated manual additionally marked "out of production" in red ink. CONDITION: all aspects near excellent appearing new and unfired. (23-6837/NW). MODERN. $1,500-2,500.

RUGER 25TH ANNIVERSARY MODEL 44R SEMI-AUTO

Lot #2413 (Sale Order 417 of 562)

CARBINE. Cal. 44 Mag. S# 103-10668. Bbl. 18 1/2" with brass bead front sight and folding leaf rear; right rear adjacent to receiver has "1961-1985" over "25TH ANNIVERSARY". Mfg. 1985 (1961-1985) and shipped 2003 as the result of a Ruger benefit auction conducted on Gunbroker. Approx. 5,000 Anniversary Models issued to clean up remaining inventory before its discontinuance. Proper features including: uncheckered walnut carbine stock having square cut forend and black Celcon carbine buttplate, riveted in receiver cartridge guide and button cartridge release in loading area. Very popular and collectable fast handling, brush hunting carbine that weighs less fully loaded than the popular lever action carbine weighs empty! UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original box with newer Ruger bar code label applied over part of original (still readable). Engraved violet colored metal tag from Southport Loan Archives. Manual dated 4/82; original without red "out of production" markings. Shipping sleeve to FFL dealer in CO. CONDITION: all aspects near excellent with new, unfired appearance. (23-6800/NW). MODERN. $800-1,200.

DESIRABLE RUGER MODEL 99/44 DEERFIELD

Lot #2414 (Sale Order 418 of 562)

SEMI-AUTOMATIC CARBINE. Cal. 44 Mag. S# 630-08623. Bbl. 18 1/2". Model 99/44 Deerfield semi-automatic rifle mfg. by Ruger in 2001. Left side of the receiver is marked with the S#, followed by "RUGER DEERFIELD CARBINE", with the cal. designation marked behind the rear sight. Metal components exhibit a matte blue finish. Plain wood pistol grip buttstock with black polymer handguard. Brass beaded blade front sight, with flip-up aperture rear sight. MAGS: 1 4-rd. CONDITION: very good, with metal components retaining the majority of their original factory blue finish, exhibiting some light to mild wear from cycling of the action, as well as some scattered superficial handling marks. Mirror bore, exhibiting well-defined rifling throughout. Stock is very good, save for some handling marks and a small crack that runs from the mag. to the front receiver screw. Polymer handguard shows a few marks from handling and storage, but otherwise is good overall. (23-6337/MLW). MODERN. $800-1,400.

NEAR NEW RUGER DEERFIELD CARBINE SEMI-AUTOMATIC

Lot #2415 (Sale Order 419 of 562)

RIFLE WITH MATCHING FACTORY BOX. Cal. 44 Mag. S# 630-10243. Bbl. 18 1/2". Deerfield Carbine semi-automatic rifle mfg. by Ruger in 2001. The top of the bbl. is marked with Ruger's mfg. information. Left side of the receiver with the S#, followed by "RUGER DEERFIELD CARBINE", with ".44 MAGNUM" marked over the top of the receiver at the rear. Metal components exhibit a dull blue finish overall. 1-piece plain wood pistol grip buttstock, with black polymer handguard. Brass beaded blade front sight, with flip-up aperture rear sight. MAGS: 1 4-rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching factory box, containing factory paperwork and factory scope mounts. CONDITION: near new, with metal components retaining virtually all of their original factory finishes overall. Brilliant mirror bore, retaining well defined rifling throughout. Wood stock and polymer handguard are excellent overall. Box shows some light to mild exterior wear from handling and storage, but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. An extremely fine example of a Ruger Deerfield Carbine. (24-3289/MLW). MODERN. $1,000-1,500.

REMINGTON & RUGER CANADIAN CENTENNIAL NO. 3 SET.

Lot #2416 (Sale Order 420 of 562)

Only 1,908 sets mfg. in 1967 only. 1) Remington Model 742. Cal. 308 Win. S# C1341. Bbl. 22" w/ open sights. Left side of receiver has Canadian Centennial 1867-1967 inscription w/ white filled oak leaf ornamentation. Right side of stock has Canadian Centennial medallion. MAGS: 1 detachable 4 rd. CONDITION: near new in box. (23-6386/DS). 2) Ruger 10/22 Fingergroove Sporter. Cal. 22 LR. S# C1341. Bbl. 18 1/2" w/ sporting sights. Top of receiver has Canadian Centennial 1867-1967 markings. Uncheckered Monte Carlo fingergroove walnut stock w/ plastic grip cap & sling swivels. Right side of stock has Canadian Centennial medallion. MAGS: 1 detachable 10 rd rotary. CONDITION: near new showing a few small scratches on receiver top. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: both rifles are held in a gold & white matched gun set 2 piece box. Box has green cloth covered fitted interior. (23-6387/DS). BOTH CURIOS. $1,500-2,000.

REMINGTON & RUGER CANADIAN CENTENNIAL NO. 3 SET.

Lot #2417 (Sale Order 421 of 562)

Only 1,908 sets mfg. in 1967. 1) Remington Model 742. Cal. 308 Win. S# C1476. Bbl. 22" w/ open sights. Left side of receiver has Canadian Centennial 1867-1967 inscription w/ white filled oak leaf ornamentation. Right side of stock has Canadian Centennial medallion. MAGS: 1 Detachable 4 rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original box containing instruction folder, sportsmanship brochure & hang-tag. CONDITION: near new in box. (23-6795/DS). 2) Ruger 10/22 Fingergroove Sporter. Cal. 22 LR. S# C1476. Bbl. 18 1/2" w/ sporting sights. Top of receiver has Canadian Centennial 1867-1967 markings. Uncheckered Monte Carlo fingergroove walnut stock w/ plastic grip cap & sling swivels. Right side of stock has Canadian Centennial medallion. MAGS: 1 Detachable 10 rd rotary. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original box containing instructions & guarantee. CONDITION: near new showing a few sm. marks. (23-6798/DS). BOTH CURIOS. $1,200-1,800.

1 OF 6 RUGER GREEN BERET MODEL 10/22 SEMI-AUTO

Lot #2418 (Sale Order 422 of 562)

CARBINES. Please note as of 4/9/25 this item description has been updated. Please revisit this description and contact us with any questions. Cal. 22 LR. S# 110-63735. Bbl. 18 1/2" with standard banded gold bead front sight and folding leaf rear. Roll mark date of May 31, 1973 (1961 to date for all 10/22's) per factory letter signed by Ruger President, Michael O. Fifer. Prior to its Ruger Auction sale, it was stored in the factory collection at Southport, CT until May of 2012 when sold on Gun Broker via a Ruger Benefit Auction. Only 6 were made from serial number 110-63733 to 110-63738 having hand stamped (in slightly flawed alignment) "RUGER GREEN BERET" on left side of receiver without "10/22" designation anywhere on the carbine. A consecutively numbered example (110-63736) is listed next. Standard barrel address absent of "warning" marks (initiated 1977). Matte green Teflon finish resembling military parkerizing. Oiled walnut stock by Overton that has early back slant cut at forend tip plus alloy buttplate and barrel band. Internet search to ROCS (Ruger Owners and Collectors Society) noted the one before this was sold at another Ruger Benefit Auction to a FFL holder in NJ for just over $2,500; no info found about the other 3 Green Beret Carbines. Exceedingly rare, documented 10/22 Carbine. MAGS: 1 factory 10 rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: above mentioned factory letter. 44 Carbine box with added label and black felt marker info on end opposite 44 markings plus outer shipping sleeve from Ruger to FFL in CO. CONDITION: all aspects near excellent including bore. (23-6541/NW). CURIO. $1,500-2,000.

1 OF 6 RUGER GREEN BERET MODEL 10/22 SEMI-AUTO

Lot #2419 (Sale Order 423 of 562)

CARBINES. Please note as of 4/9/25 this item description has been updated. Please revisit this description and contact us with any questions. Cal. 22 LR. S# 110-63736. Bbl. 18 1/2" with standard banded gold bead front sight and folding leaf rear. Roll mark date of May 31, 1973 (1961 to date for all 10/22's) per factory letter signed by Ruger President, Michael O. Fifer. Prior to its Ruger Auction sale, it was stored in the factory collection at Southport, CT until October of 2012 when sold on Gun Broker via a Ruger Benefit Auction; winning bid was $3.050. Only 6 were made from serial number 110-63733 to 110-63738 having hand stamped (in slightly flawed alignment) "RUGER GREEN BERET" on left side of receiver without "10/22" designation anywhere on the carbine. A consecutively numbered example (110-63735) is listed preceding this one. Standard barrel address absent of "warning" marks (initiated 1977). Matte green Teflon finish resembling military parkerizing. Oiled walnut stock by Overton that has early back slant cut at forend tip plus alloy buttplate and barrel band. Internet search to ROCS (Ruger Owners and Collectors Society) noted number 110-63734 was sold at another Ruger Benefit Auction to a FFL holder in NJ for just over $2,500; no info found about the other 3 Green Beret Carbines. Exceedingly rare, documented 10/22 Carbine. MAGS: 1 factory 10 rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: above mentioned factory letter. 44 Carbine box with added label and black felt marker info on end opposite 44 markings plus shipping sleeve addressed to FFL in CO. CONDITION: all aspects near excellent including bore. (23-6856/NW). CURIO. $1,500-2,000.

RUGER 10/22 MAGNUM SEMI-AUTO CARBINE.

Lot #2420 (Sale Order 424 of 562)

Cal. 22 Mag. S# 290-00882. Bbl. 18 1/2" with banded brass bead front sight and folding leaf rear; steel receiver factory machined for Ruger scope rings. Mfg. 1998 (1998-2006) as Model 02901 with catalog designation 10/22RBM; early example with single extractor. Standard walnut stained hardwood stock with black Celcon carbine buttplate. MAGS: 1 factory 9 rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original box with manual plus Ruger scope rings. Box has retailer safety seal plus its inventory control sticker on end opposite Ruger label. CONDITION: all aspects near excellent appearing new and unfired. (23-6855/NW). MODERN. $800-1,200.

RUGER MODEL 10/22 MAGNUM SEMI-AUTO CARBINE.

Lot #2421 (Sale Order 425 of 562)

Cal. 22 Mag. S# 290-18923. Bbl. 18 1/2" with banded brass bead front sight plus folding leaf rear. Mfg. 1999 (1998-2006) per Ruger reference and shipped 2002 per Ruger website as RBM Model 02901. Matte steel receiver with integral bases machined for Ruger scope rings. Later variation of bolt having 2 extractors. Just over 45,000 produced having uncheckered stained birch stocks. MAGS: 1 factory 9 rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original Ruger 50th Anniversary box and 11/98 dated manual. CONDITION: all aspects near excellent; appears new and unfired. (23-6813/NW). MODERN. $700-1,000.

RUGER MODEL 10/22 MAGNUM SEMI-AUTO CARBINE.

Lot #2422 (Sale Order 426 of 562)

Cal. 22 Mag. S# 290-43431. Bbl. 18 1/2" with banded brass bead front sight plus folding leaf rear. Mfg. 2004 (1998-2006) as RBM Model 02901. Matte steel receiver with integral bases machined for Ruger scope rings. Later improved variation of bolt having 2 extractors. Just over 45,000 produced having uncheckered stained birch stocks. MAGS: 1 factory 9 rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original Ruger box with manual dated 10/99 plus factory packaged scope rings. CONDITION: all aspects near excellent; appears new and unfired. (23-6851/NW). MODERN. $700-1,000.

RUGER 10/22 SEMI AUTO STANDARD SPORTER CARBINE.

Lot #2423 (Sale Order 427 of 562)

Cal. 22 LR. S# 128-60268. Bbl. 18 1/2" w/ band fastened bead front sight & folding leaf rear sight. Black finished alloy action is drilled for scope attachment. Pistol grip walnut sporter stock w/ cut checkering, sling swivels & original buttplate. 1988 Mfg. MAGS: NONE. CONDITION: over 98% wood & metal finish showing a few sm. handling marks. Bright bore w/ sharp rifling. (24-6530/DS). MODERN. $200-300.

RUGER 50th ANNIVERSARY MODEL 10/22 SEMI-AUTO

Lot #2424 (Sale Order 428 of 562)

CARBINE. Please note as of 4/29/25 this item description has been updated. Please revisit this description and contact us with any questions. Cal. 22 LR. S# 829-58698. Bbl. 18 1/2" with banded bead front sight and folding leaf rear. Talo Distributors exclusive Model 11104 (1,923 units) mfg. 2014 (2012-2017; 1964 to date for all 10/22's) with Mannlicher walnut (appears Claro) stock having basket weave checkering, sling studs, synthetic buttplate (basket weave patterns) and raised outlined cheekpiece. Receiver marked "FIFTY YEARS - 1964-2014". MAGS: 1 factory 10 rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original Commemorative box and packaging. CONDITION: all aspects near excellent appearing new and unfired. (25-755/NW). MODERN. $400-600.

CONSECUTIVELY NUMBERED PAIR OF RUGER 10/22

Lot #2425 (Sale Order 429 of 562)

COLORADO EDITION 9/11 COMMEMORATIVE SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLES WITH MATCHING FACTORY BOXES. Cal. 22 LR. S# 252-95358 & 252-95357. Bbls. 18 1/2". Model 10/22s Colorado Edition 9/11 Commemorative semi-automatic rifles mfg. by Ruger in 2001. Top of bbls. are marked with Ruger's mfg. information. Left sides of the receivers are marked with the S#s, followed by "RUGER", the model and cal. designations, as well as the Ruger logo. Plain wood buttstock is engraved "COLORADO EDITION/ 76 (second rifle #77) of 500" on the left, with a scene of an American eagle, the American flag, the Pentagon, and the World Trade Center, followed by an inlaid 2001 New York coin, as well as "FOR THOSE WHO ANSWERED THE/ CALL, WE WILL NOT FORGET/ SEPTEMBER 11, 2001". Aluminum receivers and trigger packs exhibit a black enamel finish, with the steel bbls. exhibiting a blue finish. Brass beaded blade front sights with flip-up U-notch rear sights. MAGS: 1 10-rd. (each rifle). UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching factory boxes. CONDITION: metal components retain virtually all of their original factory finishes overall, exhibiting a few minor superficial handling marks. Mirror bores, exhibiting well-defined rifling throughout. Stocks are excellent. Boxes show some light exterior wear but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. (23-6811, 23-6812/MLW). BOTH MODERN. $600-800.

RUGER BOXED TRI-COLOR SINGLE-SIX LIGHTWEIGHT

Lot #2426 (Sale Order 430 of 562)

REVOLVER. Please note as of 4/8/25 this item description has been updated. Please revisit this description and contact us with any questions. Cal. 22 LR S# 201866. Barrel is 4 5/8" without "INC." in address having serrated blade front sight; frame mounted rear sight is dovetailed windage adjustable sight having square notch and retaining screw under top strap (only Single-Six variation to have this non-friction retention method). Made 1956 (1956-1962 for all Lightweight variations) with natural finished alloy cylinder frame, black anodized alloy XR3 grip frame, Martin hard coated brownish bronze toned fluted cylinder plus checkered hard rubber grips (distinct brown tone on right and slight brown tone on left) having black eagle medallions. All Lightweight variations are in the 200000 serial number range; 200001 to 212534. Besides the Tri-Color, there was a LWAC (all blue with alloy cylinder) and a LWSC (all blue with steel cylinder); within these 3 major variations are minor sub variants depending on loading gate, base pins and base pin latches ejector housings, grip frames, ejector rods and grips; some even marked "S" for "Second". Very early (#1866) example with steel short throw ejector housing, serrated ejector rod head, flat loading gate, narrow band base pin, non drilled through base pin latch and "skinny" trigger (plum hued as is hammer). Retains original lockwork; has not had factory safety recall update. Production canceled due to unenthusiastic buyer reception due to misconceived views of alloy durability and the fact that Ruger had backorders for every steel Single-Six they could produce. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original black wreath factory box and shipping sleeve both numbered 212313. Both boxes in remarkable, top collector condition; even has original brown waxed paper (no manual). Very unusual to see a top conditioned box and almost unheard of to have the shipper too. CONDITION: Overall condition is about near excellent with just a trace of firing residue. Martin hard coat has extremely light bright spots at beginning of cylinder notch leads. Balance is near excellent, top collector condition to include bore and grips. CURIO (23-6632). $2500-3500.

CONSECUTIVE PAIR OF RUGER SINGLE TEN SA REVOLVERS.

Lot #2427 (Sale Order 431 of 562)

Both Cal. 22 LR. S#'s 810-13789 & 810-13790. Bbls. 5 1/2". Ramped fiber optic front sights. Adjustable fiber optic rear sights. Ten shot cyls. Stainless finishes. Laminated rosewood grips with silver Ruger medallions. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching-numbered factory hardcases with manuals, paperwork, trigger locks, and fired cases. CONDITION: all aspects are near new; in the box. (23-6900, 23-6901/MJC). BOTH MODERN. $1,000-2,000 for both.

CONSECUTIVE PAIR OF RUGER NM BLACKHAWK REVOLVERS.

Lot #2428 (Sale Order 432 of 562)

Both cal. 44 Spec. S#'s 520-17701 & 520-17702. Bbls. 4 5/8". Ramped blade front sights. Adjustable rear sights. Blued finish. Checkered black grips with silver Ruger medallions. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: both guns have matching-numbered factory hardcases with manuals, cable locks, and fired cases. CONDITION: all aspects of both guns are near new, in their boxes, with dried grease. (23-6902 & 23-6903/MJC). BOTH MODERN. $1,000-2,000 for pair.

CONSECUTIVE PAIR US MARKED RUGER SERVICE-SIX

Lot #2429 (Sale Order 433 of 562)

REVOLVERS. BOTH: Cal. 38 Spl. Bbls. 4" without "warning" marks plus serrated blade sights; frame notched rear sights. Mfg. 1977 (1970-1988 for entire DA series) with blued finishes and catalogue designations of SDA84L. Extremely rare to be in the civilian market and more so to have a consecutive pair. Sold Feb. 2011 through a Ruger benefit auction (redacted invoice included). Right side of barrels marked ".38 SPECIAL CAL."; left sides with "CONN." addresses. Butts have blank areas (space between "153-" and last 5 digits) that is available for lanyard loops. High back back straps, checkered walnut service stocks with small all silver medallions plus blued hammers and grooved triggers. Per RENE Reference Guide, only 1 US example known in civilian possession. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original boxes for each plus packaging to include military manuals, invoice (to FFL in CO) and shipping sleeves; also includes military foil wraps. CONDITION: both near excellent with new, unfired appearances. 1). S# 153-55985. (23-6685/NW). 2). S# 153-55984. (23-6686/NW). BOTH MODERN. $1,000-1,500.

RUGER OLD MODEL 30 CARBINE BLACKHAWK REVOLVER.

Lot #2430 (Sale Order 434 of 562)

Cal. 30 Carb. S# 7886. Bbl. 7 1/2" with ramped serrated blade front sight; factory frame mounted adjustable rear. Mfg. 1968 (1968-1973) without factory safety update having original lockwork; just under 24.000 produced. Smooth walnut grips with black eagle medallions. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original unmarked 2 piece box with August 1, 1967 manual and unused warranty card. Top is good with scuffs and slight damage to one corner; bottom is poor with split seams and tape repair. CONDITION: all aspects of original finish are excellent to include bore. (24-6606/NW). CURIO. $750-1,000.

RUGER BLACKHAWK OLD MODEL SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER

Lot #2431 (Sale Order 435 of 562)

WITH FACTORY BOX. Cal. 357 Mag S# 1490 Blued finish, produced from 1955 to 1962. Barrel length 4.625 inches. Adjustable rear sight and ramp front sight. Single action trigger. Fluted cylinder holds 6 rounds. Checkered black plastic grips with Ruger medallions. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Factory box. CONDITION: Overall very good. Barrel retains approximately 95% of original finish with some light wear. Frame retains about 95% of original finish with minor handling marks. Grips are in excellent condition with minimal wear. Bore is bright with strong rifling. CURIO (23-6624) $500 - $800

RUGER FLAT TOP BLACKHAWK SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

Lot #2432 (Sale Order 436 of 562)

Please note as of 4/10/25 this item description has been updated. Please revisit this description and contact us with any questions. Cal. .357 Mag. S# 34949. Bbl 6 1/2" with ramped serrated blade front sight; factory frame mounted adjustable rear. Mfg. 1961 (1955-1962 for all Flat Tops) with steel full slot ejector housing, XR3 alloy grip frame having checkered hard rubber grips with black eagle medallions and original lockwork without factory safety update. CONDITION: very good with plum hued loading gate. Near excellent bore. Good appearing grips with holes completely through for locating pin plus small area of chips at lower front of right grip. (23-6259). CURIO. $350-500.

RUGER OM FLAT TOP 357 MAG. BLACKHAWK REVOLVER.

Lot #2433 (Sale Order 437 of 562)

Cal. 357 Mag. S# 40864. Bbl. 6 1/2" 8 groove with serrated blade sight on ramped base; micro adjustable rear sight on flat top cylinder frame. Mfg. 1962 (1955-1962 for all flat tops; 1960-1962 for 6 1/2') as Type 4 with an XR3 grip frame and smooth varnished walnut grips having black eagle medallions. Retains the original lockwork without a factory safety update. Steel straight slotted ejector housing, drilled through base pin latch, no "INC." in barrel address, and flat ejector rod head. CONDITION: slight edge marks on the top strap and an extremely faint beginning cylinder turn line; the balance has a factory-quality refinish with a near-excellent bore and grips. (23-6251/NW). CURIO. $550-800.

RUGER OLD MODEL BLACKHAWK SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER

Lot #2434 (Sale Order 438 of 562)

Please note as of 4/10/25 this item description has been updated. Please revisit this description and contact us with any questions. Cal. 357 Mag S# 44887. This Ruger Blackhawk revolver features a blued finish and was produced in 1963. It has a 6.5-inch barrel, a ramp front sight, and an adjustable rear sight. The revolver is equipped with a single-action trigger and a spur hammer. The six-round cylinder is fluted. The grips are smooth wood with Ruger medallions. Has factory safety update parts installed; original parts not present. Steel ejector housing. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: factory 2 piece box with 9-1-59 manual plus safety conversion manual. CONDITION: Overall condition is excellent with 95% original finish remaining on the barrel and frame. The grips are in very good condition with minor handling marks. The bore is bright with strong rifling. CURIO (23-6593) $500-700.

RUGER OLD MODEL BLACKHAWK REVOLVER.

Lot #2435 (Sale Order 439 of 562)

Cal. 357 Mag. S# 52195. Bbl. 6 1/2" with a serrated blade on a ramped base; frame-mounted adjustable rear. Mfg. 1963 (1962–1973) as a protected sight variation with catalog number BKH-36. Has not had a safety update installed and is fitted with hand-filling stag grips. Barrel without "Inc." in the address; alloy ejector housing. CONDITION: good to very good general appearance with factory quality refinish having some missing spots along with occasional high edge wear plus light cylinder turn line. Stained sides of the hammer, plus light marks on the trigger guard and slight impact marks on the butt. Near-excellent bore, and the grips have deep canyons. (23-6274/NW). CURIO. $300-450.

RUGER OLD MODEL BLACKHAWK BKH36 SA REVOLVER.

Lot #2436 (Sale Order 440 of 562)

Cal. .357 Mag. S# 106215 (1967). Features include a blued finish, 6.5 inch barrel, ramp front sight, and adjustable rear sight. Frame configuration is standard with no special designations. Cylinder holds 6 rounds and is fluted. Grips are smooth wood with Ruger medallions. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Factory box with non matching number on side. CONDITION: Overall condition is near excellent. The barrel retains approximately 97% of its finish. Frame shows about 95% finish coverage. Grips are near excellent. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. (23-6589/MD) CURIO. $500-$700.

RUGER OLD MODEL 357 MAG. BLACKHAWK REVOLVER.

Lot #2437 (Sale Order 441 of 562)

Cal. 357 Mag. S# 30-07964. Bbl. 6 1/2" with serrated blade sight on ramped base; frame mounted adjustable rear sight between protective ears. Mfg. 1969 (1962-1973) with XR3-RED grip frame and smooth oiled walnut grips having black eagle medallions. Retains original lockwork without factory safety update. Alloy ejector housing, drilled through base pin latch, "fat" trigger, "INC." in barrel address and flat ejector rod head. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: very good to excellent factory yellow and black 2 piece box without numbers. CONDITION: very faint spot of thinning on left side of barrel at muzzle and couple of extremely light marks on butt; all other aspects of original finish are near excellent as is bore. (23-6620/NW). CURIO. $450-600.

RUGER BOXED OLD MODEL 357 BLACKHAWK REVOLVER.

Lot #2438 (Sale Order 442 of 562)

Cal. 357 Mag. S# 30-13363. Bbl. 6 1/2" with ramped serrated blade sight; frame mounted adjustable rear. Mfg. 1969 (1962-1973) with straight slotted alloy ejector housing, flat-faced ejector rod head, drilled through base pin latch, XR3-RED grip frame, smooth gloss finished walnut grips having black eagle medallions and has not been factory safety updated. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: near excellent matching numbered yellow / black 2 piece box with brown waxed paper plus shipper having mailing date of Nov. 19, 1969. CONDITION: left grip has runs in its added post manufactured finish plus stainless grip screw but balance is near excellent (including bore) with factory quality refinish. (23-6616/NW). CURIO. $400-600.

RUGER BOXED OLD MODEL 357 / 9MM BLACKHAWK

Lot #2439 (Sale Order 443 of 562)

CONVERTIBLE REVOLVER. Please note as of 4/10/25 this item description has been updated. Please revisit this description and contact us with any questions. Cal. 357 Mag. / 9mm Luger. S# 30-36895. Bbl. 4 5/8" with ramped serrated blade front sight; frame mounted factory adjustable rear. Mfg. 1971 (1967-1973 for convertibles) with matching numbered cylinders. Has not had factory safety update; retains original parts to include alloy ejector rod housing plus smooth oiled walnut grips with Ruger black eagle medallions. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 2 piece factory box with paperwork and matching numbered 9mm cylinder. CONDITION: very good to excellent overall original finish. Near excellent bore. Very good grips with minor wear. CURIO. (23-6199) $550-800.

RUGER OLD MODEL BLACKHAWK BKH36 CONVERTIBLE SA

Lot #2440 (Sale Order 444 of 562)

REVOLVER WITH MATCHING FACTORY BOX. Please note as of 4/10/25 this item description has been updated. Please revisit this description and contact us with any questions. Cal. 357 Mag. / 9mm Luger. S# 30-99245 (1971). Features include a blued finish, 6.5 inch barrel, ramp front sight, and adjustable rear sight. Frame configuration is standard with no special designations. Cylinder holds 6 rounds and is fluted. Grips are smooth wood with Ruger medallions. Has not had factory safety update; retains original lockwork and alloy ejector housing. Matching numbered 357 Mag. cylinder. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Factory box, extra matching numbered 9mm Luger cylinder, and instruction manual. CONDITION: Overall condition is near excellent. The barrel retains approximately 95% of its finish. Frame shows about 95% finish coverage. Grips are near excellent. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. (23-6641/MD). CURIO. $500-$750.

RUGER OLD MODEL BLACKHAWK SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

Lot #2441 (Sale Order 445 of 562)

Please note as of 4/10/25 this item description has been updated. Please revisit this description and contact us with any questions. Cal. 357 Mag. S# 31-19182. Bbl. 6 1/2" with serrated blade on ramped base front sight; frame mounted factory adjustable rear. Mfg. 1972 (1962-1973) with reinforced top strap and revised XR3-RED black anodized grip frame and ejector housing. Retains original lockwork without factory safety update. Aftermarket smooth white grips. CONDITION: very good plus overall with some light thinning near muzzle plus very faint cylinder turn line. Near excellent bore and grips. (25-6271/NW). CURIO. $350-550.

RUGER NEW MODEL BLACKHAWK MODEL 10405 SA REVOLVER

Lot #2442 (Sale Order 446 of 562)

WITH MATCHING NUMBERED BOX. Cal. 41 Mag. S# 48-47517 (2011). Catalog No. BN-41L. The Ruger New Model Blackhawk is a single action revolver featuring a blued finish. The barrel length is 4.5 inches with a ramp front sight and an adjustable rear sight. It has checkered black synthetic grips. The frame is a standard Ruger frame without special naming. The cylinder holds six rounds and is fluted. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Factory box, instruction manual, and two keys. CONDITION: The revolver is in near excellent overall condition with 98% of its original finish remaining. The barrel retains 98% of its blued finish. The frame also retains 98% of its blued finish. The grips are in excellent condition. The bore is bright and shiny with strong rifling. MODERN. (24-2972/MD) $350-550.

RUGER NEW MODEL BLACKHAWK FLAT TOP MODEL 00868 SA

Lot #2443 (Sale Order 447 of 562)

SA REVOLVER WITH MATCHING NUMBERED BOX. Cal. .41 Mag. S# 87-80181 (2009). Catalog No. S-416N. This Ruger New Model Blackhawk features a blued finish. It has a 6.5-inch barrel with a ramp front sight and an adjustable rear sight. The trigger is a standard smooth trigger, and the hammer is a standard spur hammer. The frame is the standard Blackhawk configuration. The cylinder is fluted and holds 6 rounds. The grips are checkered black plastic with Ruger medallions. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Factory box, manual, and original paperwork. CONDITION: Overall, the revolver is in near excellent condition. The barrel retains approximately 98% of its original blued finish, and the frame retains about 97% of its original blued finish. The grips are in excellent condition. The bore is bright and sharp. MODERN (24-2971/MD) $500 - $750.

357 MAX RUGER NEW MODEL BLACKHAWK BNM-7 SA

Lot #2444 (Sale Order 448 of 562)

REVOLVER. Cal. .357 Rem. Maximum S# 600-02168 (1983). Features include a blued finish, 7.5 inch barrel, ramp front sight, and adjustable rear sight. Frame configuration is standard with no special designations. Cylinder holds 6 rounds and is fluted. Grips are smooth wood with Ruger medallions. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Factory box. CONDITION: Overall condition is near excellent. The barrel retains approximately 98% of its finish. Frame shows about 97% finish coverage. Grips are near excellent. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. MODERN (23-6682/MD) $700-$1000.

RUGER 357 MAX. NEW MODEL BLACKHAWK REVOLVER.

Lot #2445 (Sale Order 449 of 562)

Please note as of 4/10/25 this item description has been updated. Please revisit this description and contact us with any questions. Cal. 357 Maximum. S# 600-04717. Bbl. 10 1/2" with ramped base and undercut target blade plus frame mounted adjustable rear. Mfg. 1983 (1982-1984) as BNM10 (7 1/2" version also offered) utilizing Super Blackhawk style elongated cylinder frame having 6 rd. fluted cylinder. Hammer and grip frame are Super style; extra length alloy ejector housing. Smooth Goncalo Alves grips with silver eagle medallions. Discontinued after approx. 16,000 units due to perceived problem of gas cutting to top strap. Was reengineered to correct the problem, but canceled due to consumer perception. CONDITION: all aspects near excellent appearing new and unfired. (23-6272/NW). MODERN. $700-1,000.

357 MAX RUGER NEW MODEL BLACKHAWK BNM-10 SA

Lot #2446 (Sale Order 450 of 562)

REVOLVER WITH RUGER BOX. Cal. .357 Rem. Maximum S# 600-05299 (1983). Features include a blued finish, 10.5 inch barrel, ramp front sight, and adjustable rear sight. Frame configuration is standard with no special designations. Cylinder holds 6 rounds and is fluted. Grips are smooth wood with Ruger medallions. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Factory box and instruction manual. CONDITION: Overall condition is near excellent. The barrel retains approximately 98% of its finish. Frame shows about 97% finish coverage. Grips are near excellent. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. MODERN (23-6679/MD) $700-$1000.

RUGER 357 MAX. NEW MODEL BLACKHAWK REVOLVER.

Lot #2447 (Sale Order 451 of 562)

Cal. 357 Maximum. S# 600-06946. Bbl. 7 1/2" with ramped base and serrated blade plus frame mounted adjustable rear. Mfg. 1983 (1982-1984) as BNM7 (10 1/2" version also offered) utilizing Super Blackhawk style elongated cylinder frame having 6 rd. fluted cylinder. Hammer and grip frame are Super style; extra length alloy ejector housing. Smooth walnut grips with silver eagle medallions. Discontinued after approx. 16,000 units due to perceived problem of gas cutting to top strap. Was reengineered to correct the problem, but canceled due to consumer perception. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: near excellent original yellow / black 1 piece box plus outer sleeve with light water stain. CONDITION: all aspects near excellent appearing new and unfired. (23-6680/NW). MODERN. $750-1,000.

RUGER 357 MAX. NEW MODEL BLACKHAWK REVOLVER.

Lot #2448 (Sale Order 452 of 562)

Cal. 357 Maximum. S# 600-08323. Bbl. 10 1/2" with ramped base and undercut target blade plus frame mounted adjustable rear. Mfg. 1984 (1982-1984) as BNM10 (7 1/2" version also offered) utilizing Super Blackhawk style elongated cylinder frame having 6 rd. fluted cylinder. Hammer and grip frame are Super style; extra length alloy ejector housing. Smooth Goncalo Alves grips with silver eagle medallions. Discontinued after approx. 16,000 units due to perceived problem of gas cutting to top strap. Was reengineered to correct the problem, but canceled due to consumer perception. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: near excellent original yellow / black 1 piece box plus outer sleeve. CONDITION: all aspects near excellent appearing new and unfired. (23-6677/NW). MODERN. $750-1,000.

RUGER NEW MODEL BLACKHAWK CONVERTIBLE SINGLE

Lot #2449 (Sale Order 453 of 562)

ACTION REVOLVER. Please note as of 4/10/25 this item description has been updated. Please revisit this description and contact us with any questions. Cal. 32 H&R Mag & 32-20. S# 610-00594 (1988). This revolver features a blued finish. It has a 6.5-inch barrel, ramp front sight, and adjustable rear sight. The trigger is smooth, and the hammer is standard. The frame is the Ruger Blackhawk configuration. The cylinder holds six rounds and is fluted. The grips are smooth walnut with Ruger medallions. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Factory box, instruction manual, and an additional fluted cylinder. CONDITION: Overall, this revolver is in near excellent condition. The barrel retains about 95% of its original blued finish. The frame retains about 95% of its blued finish. Cylinder showing a plum hue & faint turn line. The grips are in near excellent condition. The bore is bright with strong rifling. MODERN (23-6606/MD) $400-$600.

RUGER NEW MODEL BLACKHAWK CONVERTIBLE SINGLE

Lot #2450 (Sale Order 454 of 562)

ACTION REVOLVER WITH FACTORY BOX. CAL. .32 H&R MAG & .32-20. S# 610-04652 (1989). This Ruger New Model Blackhawk Single Action Convertible Revolver features a blued finish. The barrel length is 6.5 inches with a ramp front sight and an adjustable rear sight. It has a single-action trigger and a standard hammer. The frame is a standard configuration. The cylinder holds six rounds and is fluted. The grips are smooth walnut with Ruger Medallions. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Factory box, extra cylinder, instruction manual, and various Ruger pamphlets. CONDITION: Overall condition is near excellent. The barrel retains approximately 98% of its original finish. The frame shows about 95% finish remaining. The grips are in excellent condition with minimal handling marks. The bore is clean with strong rifling. MODERN (23-6609/MD) $400-600.

No. 91 RUGER NEW MODEL BLACKHAWK BUCKEYE SPORTS

Lot #2451 (Sale Order 455 of 562)

CONVERTIBLE REVOLVER. Cal. 38-40 / 10mm Auto. S# 611-00091. Bbl 6 1/2" with ramped serrated blade sight plus cylinder frame mounted factory adjustable rear. Only 5,541 units manufacture in 1990 only (1973 to date for all New Models) as Model 06110 having catalogue designation S3840. Black anodized alloy ejector rod housing with balance of blued steel including grip frame; nicely figured dark hardwood grips having silver eagle medallions. Top strap has bee at flower symbol of Buckeye Sports Supply in Ohio. Fluted 38-40 cylinder is matching numbered. Low numbered revolver of subscription number 91 assigned to Henry Rodeschin who was a long time Ruger employee. Henry with his brother William (also a long time employee) operated Rody's Gun Shop about 1/4 mile from the Newport factory and often acted on behalf of the factory as FFL for the public. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original factory yellow / black 1 piece box plus sleeve with packaging to include matching numbered fluted 10mm Auto auxiliary cylinder. CONDITION: very faint rub marks on front sight finish of right side plus upper 2/3 of backstrap has light metallic marks and faint finish loss; balance of revolver is near excellent appearing new and unfired. (23-6089/NW). MODERN. $750-1,000.

RUGER NEW MODEL BLACKHAWK BUCKEYE SPORTS CONVERTIBLE REVOLVER.

Lot #2452 (Sale Order 456 of 562)

Please note as of 4/10/25 this item description has been updated. Please revisit this description and contact us with any questions. Cal. 38-40 / 10MM S# 611-00594. This Ruger Blackhawk features a blue finish and was produced 1990 only. Model 6110 made for Buckeye Sports (Bee at flower on top strap); only 5,541 units. It has a 6.5-inch barrel, a ramp front sight, and an adjustable rear sight. The revolver is equipped with a standard trigger and hammer configuration. The frame is a standard Ruger Blackhawk frame, and the cylinder holds six rounds with a fluted design. The grips are smooth wood with the Ruger emblem. Matching numbered 38-40 cylinder. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Factory box and extra matching 10 mm cylinder. CONDITION: The revolver is in overall excellent condition with approximately 95% of the original blue finish remaining on the barrel and frame. The grips are in excellent condition with minor handling marks. The bore is bright and sharp. MODERN (23-6618) $550-800.

RUGER MAHOGANY CASED OM SUPER BLACKHAWK REVOLVER.

Lot #2453 (Sale Order 457 of 562)

Cal. 44 Mag. S# 2416. Bbl. 7 1/2" with ramped base having serrated blade plus Micro adjustable rear on cylinder frame. Mfg. 1960 (1959-1973) with all steel construction including Dragoon style standard length grip frame having late production oiled walnut grips; stainless screw & bushings plus silver eagle medallions. Barrel is without "INC." or eagle logo. Original lock work without factory safety update. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: very good (minor marks on top of lid) correct presentation case marked "GENUINE MAHOGANY" on its bottom. Interior with red velour (Ruger label under lid) and mahogany revolver cut out; hinges and latches are natural brass. Interior cut out has been refinished and balance appears refinished as well. CONDITION: very good appearance with gloss refinish that is not of factory appearance. Missing spring / plunger assembly for hand; cylinder only rotates when revolver is pointed downward. Very good grips with minor handling marks plus stained appearance to medallions. Near excellent bore. (23-6690/NW). CURIO. $800-1,200.

RUGER OLD MODEL SUPER BLACKHAWK REVOLVER.

Lot #2454 (Sale Order 458 of 562)

Please note as of 4/10/25 this item description has been updated. Please revisit this description and contact us with any questions. Cal. 44 Mag. S# 80-25746. Bbl. 7 1/2" with "INC." and eagle logo plus ramped serrated blade sight; frame mounted adjustable rear. Mfg. 1970 (1959-1973) with aftermarket border checkered hardwood laminated grips. Retains original lockwork without factory safety update. Blued steel with Dragoon style grip frame plus late production alloy ejector housing. CONDITION: very good overall with some light handling marks and slight scratches. Near excellent bore and grips. (23-6263/NW). CURIO. $500-750.

RUGER NEW MODEL SUPER BLACKHAWK SINGLE ACTION

Lot #2455 (Sale Order 459 of 562)

REVOLVER. Cal. .44 Mag. S# 81-77603. Manufactured by Sturm, Ruger & Co. from 1973 to present. Features a blued finish. Barrel length is 7.5 inches. The front sight is a ramped blade and the rear sight is an adjustable notch. It has a standard trigger and a spurred hammer. The cylinder is unfluted and holds six rounds. The grips are smooth walnut with Ruger medallions. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: very good to excellent matching numbered factory red 1 piece box with 5-76 manual. CONDITION: Overall condition is very good with approximately 95% of the original blued finish remaining on the barrel and frame. The grips show minor handling marks. The bore is bright with strong rifling. MODERN (23-6716) $350-550.

RUGER 44 MAG. / 44-40 NM SUPER BLACKHAWK

Lot #2456 (Sale Order 460 of 562)

CONVERTIBLE REVOLVER. Cal. 44 Mag. / 44-40. S# 87-00148. Bbl. 7 1/2" with ramped serrated sight blade on base; frame mounted factory adjustable rear sight. Mfg. 1990 (1973 to date for all New Model Super Blackhawks) for Jerry's Sports Center of PA with 1198 shipped 1990-1991 as convertible model having caliber marked radially on its unfluted cylinders. Low 3 digit serial number from Ruger's Legal Archive intended for Marie Sorge (employee?) in 1990 as Model 0812 (designated S-4440). Standard blued finish like regular S47N models, alloy ejector housing, Dragoon style grip frame and Goncalo Alves grips having silver eagle medallions. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original box and packaging to include: 44-40 cylinder, 5/03/90 invoice for low number program, extra bar coded label on opposite end of box from regular label and dog tag style factory Legal Archive tag. CONDITION: all aspects near excellent with new, unfired appearance. (23-6615/NW). MODERN. $750-1,000.

RUGER NEW MODEL BISLEY BLACKHAWK SINGLE ACTION

Lot #2457 (Sale Order 461 of 562)

REVOLVER Cal. 44 Mag. S# 85-48973 (1985). This revolver features a blued finish. It has a 7.5-inch barrel, ramp front sight, and adjustable rear sight. The trigger is smooth, and the hammer is the Bisley-style hammer. The frame is the Ruger Bisley configuration. The cylinder holds six rounds and is fluted. The grips are smooth walnut with Ruger medallions. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Factory box, instruction manual, and promotional literature. CONDITION: Overall, this revolver is in near excellent condition. The barrel retains about 95% of its original blued finish. The frame retains about 95% of its blued finish. The grips are in near excellent condition. The bore is bright with strong rifling. MODERN (23-6584/MD) $400-$600.

RUGER SUPER BLACKHAWK 50TH ANNIVERSARY MODEL

Lot #2458 (Sale Order 462 of 562)

00815 SA REVOLVER. Cal. .44 Mag. S# SB-01477 (2009). Catalog NO. S-47N-50. Features include a blued finish, 7.5 inch barrel, ramp front sight, and adjustable rear sight. Frame configuration is standard with no special designations. Cylinder holds 6 rounds, is not fluted with gold trim and decorative scrollwork. Grips are smooth wood with Ruger medallions. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Factory box, instruction manual, and Ruger-branded soft case. CONDITION: Overall condition is near excellent. The barrel retains approximately 98% of its finish. Frame shows about 97% finish coverage. Grips are near excellent. Bore is bright with sharp rifling. MODERN (23-6667/MD) $400-$600.

RUGER NEW VAQUERO SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

Lot #2459 (Sale Order 463 of 562)

Cal. 45 COLT S# 512-59018. This revolver features a stainless steel finish. The Ruger New Vaquero series was introduced in 2005 and continues to be produced. This specific model has a 4-5/8 inch barrel, a blade front sight, and a notch rear sight. It is equipped with a single-action trigger and a traditional spurred hammer. The cylinder holds 6 rounds and is fluted. The grips are smooth rosewood with Ruger medallions. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Factory box, instruction manual, lock, promotional material. CONDITION: Overall condition is excellent grips in excellent condition with no visible wear, and a bright bore with strong rifling. MODERN (23-6111). $400-600.

RUGER REDHAWK 44 MAGNUM STAINLESS REVOLVER.

Lot #2460 (Sale Order 464 of 562)

Cal. 44 Mag. S# 500-50896. Bbl. 7 1/2" ribbed with red insert front sight blade; frame mounted white outline adjustable rear. Mfg. 1983 (1980 to date) as KRH44 with smooth Goncalo Alves grips having silver eagle medallions. Known for its durability and quality plus ergonomically designed grip. CONDITION: very good to near excellent with light firing residue and cylinder turn line; balance is near excellent including bore and grips. (23-6715/NW). MODERN. $500-750.

RUGER NEW MODEL SUPER BLACKHAWK REVOLVER.

Lot #2461 (Sale Order 465 of 562)

Please note as of 4/21/25 this item description has been updated. Please revisit this description and contact us with any questions. Cal. 44 Mag. S# 85-38170. Bbl. 10 1/2" bull with screw attached under cut target sight; frame mounted adjustable rear. Mfg. 1984 (1973 to date) as blued Model 00807 with catalog designation S411N. Fitted with Belt Mountain base pin and lighter action springs. Standard features to include long throw ejector housing and Dragoon style grip frame with oiled walnut grips having silver eagle medallions. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: fair yellow and black factory box of correct type but missing label. CONDITION: about very good general appearance with very light peppery oxidation on grip frame most noticeable on back strap plus light scratches on bottom of trigger guard. Hammer and grip frame have plum hue from being refinished, yet balance of revolver appears to be original finish. Light marks on ejector housing and underside of barrel in housing area. Slight thinning at muzzle plus cylinder turn line. Near excellent bore and grips. (25-1571/NW). MODERN. $800-1,200.

RUGER VAQUERO SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

Lot #2462 (Sale Order 466 of 562)

Cal. 44-40 S# 57-96347 (2001). This revolver features a stainless finish. It has a 5.5-inch barrel, blade front sight, and integral rear sight. The trigger is smooth, and the hammer is standard. The frame is the Ruger New Vaquero configuration. The cylinder holds six rounds and is fluted. The grips are smooth white polymer with Ruger medallions. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Factory box, instruction manual, and promotional literature. CONDITION: Overall, this revolver is in near excellent condition. The barrel retains about 95% of its stainless finish. The frame retains about 95% of its stainless finish. The grips are in near excellent condition. The bore is bright with strong rifling. MODERN (23-6600/MD) $400-$600.

RUGER NEW MODEL SINGLE-SEVEN SINGLE ACTION

Lot #2463 (Sale Order 467 of 562)

REVOLVER WITH FACTORY BOX Cal. 327 Fed Mag S# 816-07243 Stainless steel finish, produced from 2014 to present. Barrel length 7.5 inches. Adjustable rear sight and ramp front sight. Single action trigger. Unfluted cylinder holds 7 rounds. Smooth wood grips with Ruger medallions. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Factory box, instruction manual, lock, and additional paperwork. CONDITION: Overall excellent with minimal handling marks. Grips are in excellent condition with no significant wear. Bore is bright with strong rifling. MODERN (23-6149) $400 - $600.

RUGER STAINLESS 327 FED. MAG. NM SINGLE-SEVEN

Lot #2464 (Sale Order 468 of 562)

REVOLVER. Cal. 327 Fed. Mag. S# 816-07150. Bbl. 5 1/2" with screw attached blued, ramped serrated blade sight and frame mounted adjustable rear having Ruger logo. Shipped 2017 per Ruger's website as Model 08160 having catalog designation KSSM-5-327 and first offered in 2014 as Lipsey's Distributors exclusive with barrel lengths of 4 5/8", 5 1/2" and 7 1/2". Potent 32 caliber that can also shoot 32 H&R Mag., 32 S&W Long plus 32 S&W interchangeably. This caliber originally offered by Ruger in GP100 and SP101 models. All stainless construction with unfluted cylinder; smooth laminated rosewood grips with silver eagle medallions. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original matching numbered grey plastic case with packaging. CONDITION: all aspects near excellent with new, unfired appearance. (23-6147/NW). MODERN. $650-900.

RUGER STAINLESS SINGLE-SEVEN REVOLVER.

Lot #2465 (Sale Order 469 of 562)

Cal. 327 Fed. Mag. S# 816-02685. Bbl. 4.62" with screw attached serrated blade on ramped base plus frame mounted factory adjustable rear sight. Mfg. 2014 (1989 to date) as Model 08161 offered exclusively by Lipsey's Distributors; 7 rd. unfluted cylinder. Laminated rosewood grips with silver eagle medallions. Very versatile additionally allowing 32 S&W, 32 S&W Long, plus 32 H&R Mag. cartridges to be used for various power needs or ammo availability. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original factory grey plastic case with packaging. CONDITION: all aspects near excellent with only a hint for firing evidence; near excellent bore and grips. (25-751/NW). MODERN. $700-1,000.

RUGER RCA OLD ARMY #17 of 100 REVOLVER.

Lot #2466 (Sale Order 470 of 562)

Cal. 45. S# 145-90961. Bbl. 7 1/2" with gold plated serrated blade on ramped base for front sight plus factory frame mounted adjustable rear sight. Mfg. 1999 in stainless with gold plated cylinder, Micarta grips having intertwined RCA initials, scroll engraving and marked "017 of 100". In 1997 a 25th RCA Anniversary model was made outside the factory with limited production runs of 250 and 2,000. This is of only 100 units and in the 50th year of Sturm, Ruger & Co. It is almost identical to the 25th model but without any engraving on the grip frame; 25th model had RCA engraved on the bottom of the trigger guard. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching numbered grey plastic factory case with paperwork and nipple wrench. CONDITION: all aspects near excellent appearing new and unfired. (01-24573/NW). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.

RUGER BEARCAT BC4 SA REVOLVER.

Lot #2467 (Sale Order 471 of 562)

Cal. 22 LR. S# 84290 (1967). This Ruger Bearcat features a blued finish with a 4.0-inch barrel and fixed front sight. The revolver has a SA trigger and an external hammer. The frame is a solid construction with a brass trigger guard and smooth wooden grips. The cylinder holds 6 rounds and is not fluted with decorative scrollwork. CONDITION: Near excellent overall condition with approximately 95% of the original finish remaining. The frame retains about 95% of its finish. The grips are in excellent condition with no significant wear. The bore is bright with sharp rifling. (23-6254/MD). CURIO. $400-600.

RUGER OLD MODEL BEARCAT SBC4 REVOLVER WITH

Lot #2468 (Sale Order 472 of 562)

FACTORY BOX. Cal. 22 LR. S# 88336 (1967). This Ruger Bearcat features a blued finish. The barrel length is 4 inches. It has a fixed front sight and rear sight. The trigger is standard, with a smooth hammer. The frame has no special name. The cylinder holds 6 rounds and is not fluted. The grips are smooth walnut with Ruger medallions. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Factory box. CONDITION: The overall condition is near excellent. The barrel retains approximately 95% of its original finish with scattered marks. The frame retains about 95% of its finish. The grips are in near excellent condition with minimal wear. The bore is bright with sharp rifling. (23-6564/MD) CURIO. $400-600

RUGER OLD MODEL SUPER BEARCAT REVOLVER.

Lot #2469 (Sale Order 473 of 562)

Please note as of 4/9/25 this item description has been updated. Please revisit this description and contact us with any questions. Cal. 22 LR. S# 91-62113. Bbl. 4" with staked serrated blade sight; frame notched rear sight. Mfg. 1974 (1971-1974) of all blued steel construction to include trigger guard; black anodized alloy ejector housing. Caliber designation on left rear of barrel. Smooth oiled walnut grips with small silver eagle medallions. Of 64,000 plus Super Bearcats made, only about 5,000 in this configuration. CONDITION: very good to excellent overall with light marks on grips and ejector housing; balance is near excellent including bore. (25-6265/NW). CURIO. $400-600.

RUGER OLD MODEL SINGLE SIX SA REVOLVER WITH

Lot #2470 (Sale Order 474 of 562)

FACTORY BOX. CAL. 22 LR S# 108093 (1958). This revolver features a blued finish. The barrel measures 5.5 inches, with a fixed front sight and rear sight. The trigger is a standard single action with a hammer. The frame is a classic Ruger design with a fluted cylinder holding six rounds. The grips are checkered black polymer with a Ruger medallion. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Factory box. CONDITION: The revolver is in near excellent overall condition with approximately 95% of the original finish remaining on the barrel and frame. The grips show minor wear but are in excellent condition. The bore is bright and sharp. CURIO (23-6585/MD) $400-$600

RUGER OLD MODEL SINGLE-SIX SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER

Lot #2471 (Sale Order 475 of 562)

Please note as of 4/9/25 this item description has been updated. Please revisit this description and contact us with any questions. Cal. 22 LR S# 165722. This Ruger Single-Six revolver features a blued finish. It has a 5.5-inch barrel, a fixed front sight, and an adjustable rear sight. The revolver is equipped with a single-action trigger and a spur hammer. The six-round cylinder is fluted. The grips are smooth wood with Ruger medallions. CONDITION: Overall condition is excellent with 90% original finish remaining on the barrel and frame. The grips are in very good condition with minor wear. The bore is bright with strong rifling. CURIO (23-6567) $400-600.

RUGER TRI-COLORED SINGLE-SIX LIGHTWEIGHT REVOLVER.

Lot #2472 (Sale Order 476 of 562)

Cal. 22 LR. S# 200163. Bbl. 4-5/8" with blade sight and without "INC." in address; drift adjustable notched rear sight properly retained by set screw under top strap rather than by friction as done with steel models. Mfg. 1956 (1956-1959 for all Lightweights) as first variation (3,700 units) with serrated ejector rod head, golden brown Martin Hard Coat on its all alloy cylinder and flat loading gate. Lightweights numbered in 200000 series with about 21,000 made to later include 2 all blue variations: LWAC (Lightweight Alloy Cylinder) and LWSC (Lightweight Steel Cylinder). Standard Tri-Colored features include natural finished alloy cylinder frame, steel long throw offset ejector housing, non drilled through base pin latch, early "skinny" curved trigger and black XR3 grip frame with checkered hard rubber grips. Very desirable early example (#163) with original lockwork; not factory safety updated. Lightweight Single-Six was way ahead of its time by Ruger and not well received by buyers due to unfounded concerns about aluminum's durability. CONDITION: very good original finish with minimal marks on the cylinder. Slight finish loss at muzzle and fading or thinning on barrel. Couple of faint high point wear marks on grip frame. Minimal paint loss on black eagles of grip medallions and slight firing residue near firing pin bushing plus at rear of barrel. Light staining on sides of hammer. Near excellent bore and grips. (23-6250/NW). CURIO. $750-1,000.

RUGER OLD MODEL SINGLE-SIX CONVERTIBLE REVOLVER.

Lot #2473 (Sale Order 477 of 562)

Cal. 22 LR. S# 479795. Bbl. 5 1/2" with serrated blade front sight plus windage drift adjustable rear. Mfg. 1967 (1961-1973 for convertibles) with alloy ejector rod housing and XR3-RED grip frame with oiled walnut grips having black eagle medallions. Matching electro-numbered LR cylinder plus original lockwork without a factory safety update. CONDITION: extremely faint thinning at the muzzle and very light, small grip marks; generally near-excellent collector quality, with a near-excellent bore. Missing its 22-magnum cylinder. (23-6246/NW). CURIO. $300-450.

RUGER OLD MODEL SINGLE-SIX CONVERTIBLE REVOLVER.

Lot #2474 (Sale Order 478 of 562)

Cal. 22 LR / 22 Mag. S# 811451. Bbl. 5 1/2" with serrated blade sight plus frame mounted drift adjustable rear. Mfg. 1968 (1961-1972 for convertibles) as last grouping before advent of prefix numbers required by GCA of 1968. 800000 series of numbers used 1968 and portion of 1969 for about 33,000 Single-Sixes. Fitted with factory safety updated parts but original parts included. Alloy ejector rod housing and XR3-RED grip frame with black eagle medallion smooth oiled walnut grips. Matching numbered 22 LR cylinder. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: fair to good matching numbered 2 piece box with label stating "Super Single-Six" plus like new 22 Mag. cylinder with matching "451" number. End of lid opposite label with splits and tape repair. Manual dated 3-1-67. CONDITION: all aspects near excellent including bore and grips. (23-6555/NW). CURIO. $400-550.

RUGER BICENTENNIAL NEW MODEL SUPER SINGLE-SIX

Lot #2475 (Sale Order 479 of 562)

CONVERTIBLE REVOLVER. Cal. 22 LR / 22 Mag. S# 64-54226. Bbl. 4 5/8" with screw attached serrated blade on ramped base plus frame mounted factory adjustable rear sight. Blued model mfg. 1976 (1973 to date) with "MADE IN THE 200th YEAR OF AMERICAN LIBERTY" on top of barrel that is without "warning" marks which were instituted the following year. Standard features of XR3-RED alloy grip frame, oiled walnut grips having silver eagle medallions, alloy ejector housing and LR fluted cylinder without firing pin groove. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: near excellent unfluted 22 Mag. cylinder and its red felt storage bag. CONDITION: hint of cylinder turn line and very slight thinning around front sight plus light staining on hammer sides; generally very good to excellent with near excellent bore and grips. (25-752/NW). MODERN. $450-600.

RUGER SPEED-SIX DOUBLE-ACTION REVOLVER

Lot #2476 (Sale Order 480 of 562)

Cal. 9mm Parabellum. S# 159-95801 (2011). This revolver features a blued finish. It has a 2.75-inch barrel, ramp front sight, and fixed rear sight. The trigger is smooth, and the hammer is standard. The frame is a standard Ruger Speed-Six configuration. The cylinder holds six rounds and is fluted. The grips are checkered walnut with Ruger medallions. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Factory box, instruction manual, and safety literature. CONDITION: Overall, this revolver is in excellent condition. The barrel retains about 98% of its original blued finish. The frame retains about 98% of its blued finish. Cylinder has faint turn line. The grips are in excellent condition with sharp checkering. The bore is bright with strong rifling. MODERN (23-6590/MD). $400-$600

EXCELLENT RUGER MODEL GP100 DOUBLE ACTION

Lot #2477 (Sale Order 481 of 562)

REVOLVER WITH FACTORY BOX & MATCHING SHIPPING BOX, FORMER HENRY RODESCHIN COLLECTION. Cal. 357 Mag. S# 170-00091. Bbl. 4 1/8". Model GP100 double action revolver mfg. by Ruger in 1987. Left side of the bbl. is marked with Ruger's mfg. information, with "RUGER GP100" above the cal. designation on the right. Right side of the frame is marked with the S# "170-00091" ("91" being former Ruger factory employee Henry Rodeschin's personally assigned factory S#) and the Ruger logo. Metal components exhibit a stainless steel finish overall. Frame is mounted with 2-piece black rubber grips that feature smooth wood panels on either side. Ramp front sight with adj. square notch rear sight. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: factory box and matching shipping box. CONDITION: excellent, with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their original factory finish, exhibiting some superficial handling marks overall and a light dragline on the cyl. Mirror bore, exhibiting well-defined rifling throughout. Grip is excellent overall. Box and shipping box show some light exterior wear but otherwise remain sturdy and serviceable. PROVENANCE: Amoskeag Auction Company, Auction #136, Lot #1590. (23-6090/MLW). MODERN. $500-800.

RUGER GP100 DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER

Lot #2478 (Sale Order 482 of 562)

WITH FACTORY BOX Cal. 357 Mag. S# 178-41029. Produced with a stainless steel finish. The production of this model began in 1985. Features a 4.2" barrel with adjustable rear sight and ramp front sight. Double action trigger with a fluted cylinder holding 6 rounds. The grips are black rubber with finger grooves. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Factory box, instruction manual, lock, and various paperwork. CONDITION: Overall condition is excellent with minimal handling marks. The grips are in excellent condition. The bore is bright and shiny with strong rifling. MODERN. (23-6196) $400-600.

RUGER 454 CASULL SUPER REDHAWK ALASKAN REVOLVER.

Lot #2479 (Sale Order 483 of 562)

Cal. 454 Casull. S# 530-49176. Bbl. 2.5" cold hammer forged; ending even with cylinder frame extension. Mfg. 2016 (2005 to date) as Model 05301 with catalog designation KSRH-2454. Satin stainless finish with Ruger supplied Hogue Tamer Monogrip having internal recoil cushion to help mitigate recoil. White outlined factory adjustable rear sight and changeable, pin retained serrated blade front sight. Unfluted 6 rd. cylinder retained with Ruger's triple lock feature for added durability and accuracy. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: factory grey plastic case with packaging plus custom made Kenai chest holster designed for across the chest use and fitted with wide, tan nylon straps having quick clip latches. CONDITION: faint hint of cylinder turn line and traces of cleaned firing residue; overall near excellent to include bore, grip and holster set. (25-1005/NW). MODERN. $800-1,200.

RUGER SUPER REDHAWK DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH

Lot #2480 (Sale Order 484 of 562)

CAL. .44 MAG. S# 550-00501. This Ruger Super Redhawk Double Action Revolver features a stainless steel finish and was produced April 21, 1987. The barrel length is 9.5 inches with a ramp front sight and an adjustable rear sight. It has a double-action trigger and a polished hammer. The frame is a standard configuration. The cylinder holds six rounds and is fluted. The grips are rubber with wood inserts. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Factory repair box, instruction manual, and repair packing slip. Ruger factory letter CONDITION: Overall condition is excellent. The barrel retains nearly all of its original finish. The frame shows about 95% finish remaining. The grips are in excellent condition with minimal handling marks. The bore is clean with strong rifling. MODERN (23-6579/MD). $500-800.

RUGER SUPER REDHAWK DOUBLE-ACTION REVOLVER

Lot #2481 (Sale Order 485 of 562)

Cal. 480 Ruger. S# 551-87345. This revolver features a gun metal finish. It has a 7.5-inch barrel, red ramp front sight, and adjustable rear sight. The trigger is smooth, and the hammer is standard. The frame is the Ruger Super Redhawk configuration. The cylinder holds six rounds and is not fluted. The grips are rubber grip with wood insert. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Factory box, instruction manual, scope rings, and promotional materials. CONDITION: Overall, this revolver is in near excellent condition. The barrel retains about 95% of its gun metal finish. The frame retains about 95% of its gun metal finish. The grips are in excellent condition. The bore is bright with strong rifling. MODERN (23-6614) $500-$800

RUGER SUPER REDHAWK DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH

Lot #2482 (Sale Order 486 of 562)

FACTORY BOX. Cal. .480 Ruger. S# 552-06416. Manufactured by Sturm, Ruger & Co. from 1987 to present. Features a target grey finish. Barrel length is 7.5 inches. The front sight is a ramped blade with a red insert, and the rear sight is an adjustable notch. It has a standard trigger and a spurred hammer. The cylinder is fluted and holds six rounds. The grips are black rubber with wood inserts. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Factory box, manual, and additional paperwork. CONDITION: Overall condition is excellent with nearly all of the original target grey finish remaining. The grips show minimal wear. The bore is bright with strong rifling. MODERN (23-6220) $500-800.

RUGER SUPER REDHAWK MODEL 05510 DA REVOLVER WITH

Lot #2483 (Sale Order 487 of 562)

MATCHING BOX. Cal. 480 Ruger. S# 552-07113 (2009). Catalog No. KSRH-9480. The Ruger Super Redhawk is a double action revolver featuring a target grey finish. The barrel length is 9.5 inches with a ramp front sight and an adjustable rear sight. It has rubber grips with laminate wood inserts. The frame is a standard Ruger frame without special naming. The cylinder holds six rounds and is not fluted. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Factory box, instruction manual, scope rings, and wrench. CONDITION: The revolver is in near excellent overall condition with 98% of its original finish remaining. The barrel retains 98% of its target grey finish. The frame also retains 98% of its target grey finish. The grips are in excellent condition. The bore is bright and shiny with strong rifling. MODERN. (24-2952/MD) $500-800.

RUGER SUPER REDHAWK MODEL 05526 SA REVOLVER WITH

Lot #2484 (Sale Order 488 of 562)

MATCHING FACTORY BOX. Cal. 22 Hornet. S# 553-12229 (2024). This Ruger Super Redhawk revolver features a stainless steel finish with a 9.5 inch barrel. The front sight is a ramped blade with a green fiber optic insert, and the rear sight is an adjustable notch. The trigger and hammer are standard, with a polished stainless steel finish. The frame is a robust SA style with a stainless steel finish. The cylinder holds 6 rounds and is fluted. The grips are black rubber Hogue Monogrip. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Factory box, instruction manual, and scope rings. CONDITION: The overall condition is near excellent, with approximately 98% of the original stainless steel finish on the barrel and frame. The grips are near excellent with minimal wear. The bore is bright with strong rifling. MODERN (24-3241/MD) $600 - $900.

RUGER SP101 DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH

Lot #2485 (Sale Order 489 of 562)

FACTORY BOX Cal. 38 SPL S# 570-03707. This Ruger SP101 features a stainless steel finish and was produced in the 2000s. It has a 2.25-inch barrel, a fixed front sight, and an integral rear sight. The revolver is equipped with a standard trigger and hammer configuration. The frame is a standard Ruger SP101 frame, and the cylinder holds five rounds with a fluted design. The grips are black rubber with green serrated inserts. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Factory box. CONDITION: The revolver is in overall excellent condition with with minor handling marks. The grips are in excellent condition with minor handling marks. The bore is bright and sharp. MODERN (23-6639) $400-600.

NEAR NEW RUGER MODEL SP101 DOUBLE ACTION

Lot #2486 (Sale Order 490 of 562)

REVOLVER WITH MATCHING FACTORY CASE. Cal. 327 Fed Mag. S# 574-47185. Bbl. 3". Model SP101 double-action revolver mfg. by Ruger in 2010. Left side of the bbl. is marked with Ruger's mfg. information, with "RUGER SP101" above the cal. designation on the right. Right side of the frame is marked with the S# and Ruger logo. Metal components exhibit a stainless steel finish overall. Frame is mounted with a 2-piece rubber grip that features grooved black panels on either side. Ramp front sight with square notch rear sight. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching factory hard case. CONDITION: near new, with metal components retaining virtually all of their original factory finish overall. Cyl. bears a light dragline. Mirror bore, exhibiting well-defined rifling throughout. Grip is excellent. (23-6209/MLW). MODERN. $400-600.

RUGER SP101 DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER

Lot #2487 (Sale Order 491 of 562)

Cal. .327 Fed. Mag. S# 576-47743. This model features a stainless finish, production began in 1989. It has a 4.2-inch barrel with a green fiber optic front sight and an adjustable rear sight. The revolver is equipped with a standard trigger and hammer. The cylinder holds six rounds and is fluted. The grips are checkered wood with a Ruger medallion and black rubber overlays. CONDITION: Overall excellent with 99% original stainless finish on the barrel and frame. Grips are excellent with sharp checkering. Bore is bright and clean. MODERN (23-6116) $400-600.

RUGER HAWKEYE SINGLE SHOT PISTOL.

Lot #2488 (Sale Order 492 of 562)

Cal. 256 Win Mag S# 2512 Blued finish, produced from 1963 to 1964. Barrel length 8.5 inches. Adjustable rear sight and ramp front sight. Single shot with rotary breechblock. Smooth wood grips with Ruger medallions. CONDITION: Overall excellent. Barrel retains approximately 95% of original finish with minimal wear. Frame retains about 90% of original finish with minor handling marks. Grips are in excellent condition with minimal wear. Bore is bright with strong rifling. CURIO (23-6275) $1,500 - $2,000

RUGER HAWKEYE SINGLE SHOT PISTOL.

Lot #2489 (Sale Order 493 of 562)

Cal. 256 Win. Mag. S# 2447. Bbl. 8 1/2" with Blackhawk style front sight, caliber designation below "RUGER HAWKEYE", factory drilled and tapped for scope mounting (non factory plug screws) and "S" proof on top near frame. Mfg. 1963 and 1964 only; approx. 3,300 units) utilizing Blackhawk cylinder and grip frames with rotating breech block (containing firing pin) in place of a cylinder. Ejector enters the rear of the barrel that also contains the chamber. Being way ahead of its time along with minimal interest, it was discontinued. The cartridge is a 357 Mag. necked to 25 caliber and was also available in the Model 56 Marlin, T/C Contender pistol barrels and the Universal Model 1025 Ferret semi-auto carbine. The revolver style black anodized alloy ejector housing holds the extractor rod assembly. The hammer is similar to the more common Old Army model and the trigger is the wide serrated Super Blackhawk trigger; standard Blackhawk XR3-RED alloy grip frame and smooth walnut grips with black eagle medallions. Breech block pivot is collared Super Blackhawk style. Standard Blackhawk alloy adjustable rear sight with newer white outlined blade plus drilled through base pin latch. CONDITION: spotty finish loss on butt and bottom of backstrap plus extremely faint marks on ejector housing. Balance of pistol is near excellent with factory quality refinish having very slight plum hued cylinder frame and small halo where a drilled and tapped added hole in top strap was welded in before the refinish. Near excellent bore and grips. (23-6245/NW). CURIO. $1,500-2,000.

RUGER HAWKEYE SINGLE SHOT PISTOL.

Lot #2490 (Sale Order 494 of 562)

Cal. 256 Mag. S# 766. Bbl. 8 1/2" with a ramped base with a serrated blade, plus two factory-drilled and tapped holes for scope base mounting; with plug screws. Mfg. 1963 (1963-1964; approx. 3,300 units) with the early feature of a spring-loaded breech block stop pin plus a steel ejector housing and alloy rear sight. Standard features include a wide-serrated Super Blackhawk trigger in an alloy XR3-RED grip frame with black eagle medallions on walnut grips that have a collared base pin. CONDITION: butt area of the grip has some extremely faint marks, plus faint thinning at the muzzle. Hair-trigger functioning; balance is near excellent, including bore. (23-6252/NW). CURIO. $1,800-2,200.

BOXED RUGER HAWKEYE SINGLE SHOT PISTOL.

Lot #2491 (Sale Order 495 of 562)

Cal. 256 Mag. S# 1078. Bbl. 8 1/2" with Blackhawk style front sight, caliber designation below "RUGER HAWKEYE", factory drilled and tapped for scope mounting and "S" proof on top near frame. Mfg. 1963 and 1964 only; approx. 3,300 units made utilizing Blackhawk cylinder and grip frames with rotating breech block (containing firing pin) in place of a cylinder. Ejector enters the rear of the barrel that also contains the chamber. Being way ahead of its time along with minimal interest, it was discontinued. The cartridge is a 357 Mag. necked to 25 caliber and was also available in the Model 56 Marlin, T/C Contender pistol barrels and the Universal Model 1025 Ferret semi-auto carbine. The earlier revolver style blued steel ejector housing holds the extractor rod assembly. The hammer is similar to the more common Old Army model and the trigger is the wide serrated Super Blackhawk trigger. Standard Blackhawk XR3-RED alloy grip frame and smooth walnut grips with black eagle medallions. Breech block pivot is collared Super Blackhawk style. Standard Blackhawk alloy adjustable rear sight plus drilled through base pin latch. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original box (unnumbered) in very good to excellent condition with one tape repair to corner of lower portion. Original manual dated 1/3/63 and complete (unused) warranty card. CONDITION: near excellent in all respects including bore and grips; white fill in serial number. (23-6672/NW). CURIO. $2,000-3,000.

BOXED RUGER HAWKEYE SINGLE SHOT PISTOL.

Lot #2492 (Sale Order 496 of 562)

Cal. 256 Mag. S# 2688. Bbl. 8 1/2" with Blackhawk style front sight, caliber designation below "RUGER HAWKEYE", factory drilled and tapped for scope mounting and "S" proof on top near frame. Mfg. 1963 and 1964 only; approx. 3,300 units made utilizing Blackhawk cylinder and grip frames with rotating breech block (containing firing pin) in place of a cylinder. Ejector enters the rear of the barrel that also contains the chamber. Being way ahead of its time along with minimal interest, it was discontinued. The cartridge is a 357 Mag. necked to 25 caliber and was also available in the Model 56 Marlin, T/C Contender pistol barrels and the Universal Model 1025 Ferret semi-auto carbine. The revolver style black anodized alloy ejector housing holds the extractor rod assembly. The hammer is similar to the more common Old Army model and the trigger is the wide serrated Super Blackhawk trigger. Standard Blackhawk XR3-RED alloy grip frame and smooth walnut grips with black eagle medallions. Breech block pivot is collared Super Blackhawk style. Standard Blackhawk alloy adjustable rear sight plus drilled through base pin latch. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original box in fair condition with scuffs and tape repairs. Unreadable red number vertically on left edge of label. Original manual dated 1/3/63 and complete (unused) warranty card. CONDITION: near excellent in all respects with plum hued "lightning bolts" on right side of cylinder frame as a result of bluing its steel composition. (23-6676/NW). CURIO. $2,000-3,000.

U.S. MARKED RUGER MARK II TARGET SEMI-AUTO

Lot #2493 (Sale Order 497 of 562)

PISTOL. Cal. 22 LR. S# 210-18507. Bbl. 6 7/8" bull with "warning marks" plus factory target sights; screw attached hooked blade on base at front and adjustable at rear of receiver. Mfg. 1986 within 2nd military contract of 964 units; 1st contract was for 17,439 units from July of 1984 to August of 1985. RENE Ruger Reference guide states less than 20 believed to be in civilian hands. Serial 210-19112 sold through Ruger benefit auction in 2007 for $1,560; this is from a benefit auction as well in 2013 selling for $2,050. Total serial range (all in 210 series) was 210-00051 to 210-18668. Model designation is MK-678G (blued) with standard Mark II features of checkered black plastic grips (RH silver eagle medallion), last round slide lock, able to function bolt with safety engaged and silver serrated target trigger plus "U.S." over serial number. MAGS: 1 factory 10 rd. with black plastic push button base having silver eagle medallion. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: factory supplied yellow and black 1 piece box having factory bar coded auction label listing MK678G. Outer shipping carton from Ruger to FFL in CO plus invoice. CONDITION: all aspects near excellent with new, unfired appearance. (23-6671/NW). MODERN. $1,000-1,500.

CONSECUTIVE PAIR OF RUGER MK II TARGET SEMI-AUTO

Lot #2494 (Sale Order 498 of 562)

TARGET PISTOLS. BOTH: Cal. 22 LR. Bbls. S# 19-13118, S# 19-13119. 6 7/8" target with under cut square faced front sights and receiver mounted adjustable rears. Mfg. 1983 (1982-2004) as MK-678 with blued finishes and checkered black plastic grips having single silver eagle medallion per pistol. MAGS: 2 TOTAL: 1 factory 10 rd. per pistol. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: yellow / black 1 piece box with packaging per pistol. CONDITION: all aspects of both are near excellent appearing new and unfired. (23-6183, 23-6184/NW). BOTH MODERN. $500-750.

RARE RUGER PP94DLW SEMI-AUTO PISTOL WITH INTEGRAL

Lot #2495 (Sale Order 499 of 562)

LASER. Please note as of 4/8/25 this item description has been updated. Please revisit this description and contact us with any questions. Cal. 9MM Luger. S# 308-56572. Bbl. 4.2" matte stainless. Black slide with 3 dot sights (windage drift adjustable rear); matte grey alloy frame. All P94's produced from 1994 to 2013. Rare Model 03138 intended for law enforcement with factory supplied integral Tac-Star red laser sight; double action. "PP" in model is for factory logo tactical finger grooved rubber grips by Hogue, "D" is for its ambidextrous decocker (ambidextrous mag. release too), "L" is for laser and "W" is for the extra 10 rd magazine it was originally shipped with. Test fired 10-19-1995 and originally shipped on loan to Oklahoma Correctional Office Studies in November of 1995 and subsequently returned to Ruger where it was stored until sold through a Ruger Benefit Auction in 2007 with a replacement factory 15 rd. magazine. Only 1,836 laser sighted P94's made; 208 in this configuration. MAGS: 1 factory 15 rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Factory box plus letter signed by CEO Michael Fifer supporting above info. CONDITION: Overall very good to near excellent with near excellent bore and grips. MODERN (23-6182) $500-750.

RUGER MODEL SR1911 NAVY SEAL FOUNDATION SEMI-AUTO

Lot #2496 (Sale Order 500 of 562)

PISTOL. Cal. 45 ACP. S# NSF181. Bbl. 4.25" stainless (bushing, too) throated. Mfg. 2014 as Model 06704 and distributed by Davidson's as a limited edition of 500 units (NSF001 to NSF500) to raise money for the Navy Seal Foundation (NSF). For each pistol sold, $100 was donated to the Foundation. Commander is configured of stainless steel with a high gloss DLC black coating on the slide (matte on the frame); at the rear is the Ruger logo on the right and the NSF logo on the left (both in gold). Standard Ruger enhanced SR1911 features include an integral plunger tube, checkered flat mainspring housing, beavertail grip safety with memory pad, extended thumb safety, flared and lowered ejection port, extended magazine release, skeletonized hammer, and trigger with overtravel adjustment. Dovetailed 3-dot sight set with Novak-style drift-adjustable rear sight. Grips are laser-engraved French walnut with Ruger logos and basket weave gripping surfaces. MAGS: 2 factory bright stainless 7 rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching numbered factory box with packaging to include NSF and Davidson's materials. CONDITIONS: all aspects are near excellent; appears new and unfired. (23-6185/NW). MODERN. $650-900.

BROWNING RON REIMER ENGRAVED CITORI O/U SHOTGUN.

Lot #2497 (Sale Order 501 of 562)

Cal. 20 ga. 2 3/4" & 3". S# 15811MZ131. Bbl. 26" vent rib w/ white target front sight. Full set of five tubes included. Custom sideplated boxlock action w/ full coverage engraving by Ron Reimer. Right sideplate features a detailed woodland scene w/ three quail. Left scene shows three pheasants. Trigger guard bow shows a portrait of a rooster pheasant. Floorplate shows a portrait of a setter. Scenes are surrounded by masterful full coverage foliate scroll engraving w/ finely matted backgrounds & elaborate borders. Engraving continues to trigger guard tang, forearm iron & breech areas of bbls. Ron Reimer was trained as a gunsmith at the Colorado School of Trades. He later worked for Herter's until their bankruptcy. In 1990, he began working for Browning Arms in Arnold, Missouri, retiring in 2011 he moved to Wyoming where he still engraves Browning firearms. The President of Browning Arms called Ron a "master engraver in every way". Gold plated SST. Selective ejectors. Schnable tipped forearm & straight grip stock of satin finished fancy thin shell walnut w/ silver nameplate in toeline. Stock & forearm have fine wraparound hand engraving w/ borders, leaf carving w/ stippled backgrounds around the stock ears. LOP: 1 1/8" to a Browning buttplate. DAC: 1 3/8". DAH: 1 15/16". Neutral cast. WEIGHT: 6 lbs, 8.2 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Browning luggage case. Also included is a colored photocopy from Gun Digest magazine depicting Ron Reimer's masterworks. Also included is an original foam-lined Browning box containing spare chokes, choke wrench & owner's manual packet. CONDITION: near excellent as upgraded, retaining virtually all wood & metal finish. Bright near excellent bores. (25-926/DS). MODERN. $8,000-12,000.

BROWNING MIDAS GRADE LONG TANG ROUND KNOB SKEET

Lot #2497A (Sale Order 502 of 562)

GUN ENGRAVED BY LOUIS ACAMPO WITH ORIGINAL CASE & TUBE SET. Cal. 12 Ga. 2-3/4". S# 49977S6 (1966). Top of the line Browning, this gun has 28" barrels fitted with narrow matted ventilated rib. Top barrel is marked with Browning, St. Louis & Montreal addresses, patent and chamber info and "MADE IN BELGIUM". Rear portion of barrels and ejector housings are engraved with well cut open shaded scroll. Blued Browning Superposed action with gold plated single selective trigger is engraved in classic Midas grade style as originated by chief engraver Louis Vrancken; with gold inlaid pheasant on left and ducks on right side within swept and looping gold borders, all within a field of large open acanthus scroll. This gun is actually engraved by the very accomplished Louis Acampo with delicate shading of the clean cut scroll and fine attention to the detail of the birds and their backgrounds. His signature "LA" appears at the bottom rear on both sides of action. Another fine example of his work is present in the gold quail flying across the bottom of the action. Long tang round knob buttstock of crotch figured Claro walnut measures 14-1/2" over brown Browning pad. Fancy pattern double line border checkering with flourishes into butt wraps over top of grip. Full field type forend matches well. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: O .724. U .722. Restriction: O .006 (Skeet). U .003 (Skeet). Wall thickness: O .035. U .035. STOCK: DAH: 2-3/8". DAC: 1-1/2"+.CAST: neutral. LOP: 14-1/2". WEIGHT: 7 lb. 12 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: gun is housed in it's original Browning Tolex case with space for gun and sub-gauge tube set by Browning (all extractors and retainers are in a plastic box). Other accessories include hammer and wood pieces for tube removal and some unfitted replacement extractors and retainers. CONDITION: fine. Metal retaining over 90% original blue with some scattered light marks and silvering of sharp edges. Top lever thumb piece and trigger guard tang are a brown hue. Stocks shows some rubs, marks and scratches. Bores are bright and shiny. Mechanically good. Case is good. Leather trim has come unstitched in many places. Hardware shows considerable tarnish. Interior cloth is good. (24-2226/MGM). CURIO. $6,500-9,000.

STUNNING ANGELO BEE CUSTOM BROWNING MIDAS GRADE

Lot #2498 (Sale Order 503 of 562)

SUPERPOSED O/U SHOTGUN. Cal. 410 3". S# 3006J69. Bbls are 28" vent rib. Aftermarket Briley interchangeable chokes, set of 6 tubes included. Original choke markings were IMP/CYL and MOD chokes. White front and mid bead. Blued boxlock action w/ exquisite Midas grade engraving by former Browning master engraver Angelo Bee. Game scenes on receiver sides feature three flying doves on right and three flying quail on left. Scenes are bordered by gold wire inlay. Floorplate has a gold inlaid flying woodcock. Trigger guard bow has two gold quail. Balance of action is completely covered w/ relief carved oak leaf engraving. Upper areas have stippled surfaces. Matching engraving continues to forearm iron and breech end of bbls. Both sides of receiver have engraver's signature "A. Bee". Gold plated "SST". Selective ejectors. Non-automatic safety. Custom trim lightning style forearm and round knob long tang stock of exhibition quality European walnut having red and brown tones w/ burl figure highlighted by dark streaking. LOP: 14 5/8" over a thin leather covered pad. DAC: 1 1/2". DAH: 2 5/8". Neutral cast. WEIGHT: 6lb 11 oz. Manufacture date 1969. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Browning luggage case. Case contains spare choke tubes, two choke tube wrenches, case keys and Browning Custom Shop gun sleeves. CONDITION: near excellent as upgraded in the Browning Custom Shop. Wood and metal retain virtually all finish. Stock shows a few small handling marks. Bright near excellent bores. PROVENANCE: From the Estate of Jon Thomas, Gunsport, LTD. (25-1080/DS). MODERN. $9,000-12,000.

SPECTACULAR ANGELO BEE SIGNED BROWNING SUPERPOSED

Lot #2499 (Sale Order 504 of 562)

O/U SHOTGUN. Cal. 20ga 3". S# 63442V71. Bbls are 26 1/2" vent rib w/ white front sight. Aftermarket Briley choke tubes; set of 4 stainless steel tubes and wrench are included. Original choke markings are SKEET & IC. Satin gray finished boxlock action has stunning full coverage engraving by former Browning master engraver Angelo Bee. Outstanding relief cut scenes consists of game scene showing two dogs with flushing and falling pheasants on right side. Left side scene shows a fox carrying a partridge returning to her pups. Floorplate scene shows two dove. Trigger guard scene shows a pheasant perched on a limb. Balance of receiver has eye catching relief carved oak leaves and ornate leaf pattern borders. Complimentary engraving extends to top lever, trigger guard, forearm iron and breech section of bbls. Both sides of receiver have engraver's signature "A. Bee". Gold plated "SST". Selective ejectors. Non-automatic safety. Trim lightning style forearm and round knob long tang stock of exhibition quality European walnut w/ energetic marble & grain w/ reddish and brown tones highlighted by vivid dark streaking. Stock and forearm have fine point pattern hand checkering. LOP: 14 5/8" over a thin leather cover pad. DAC: 1 1/2". DAH: 2 3/16". Neutral cast. WEIGHT: 6lb 0.8oz. Manufacture date 1971. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: housed in a Browning case. Case contains black documents envelope w/ instructions and case tag. Also contains spare chokes, choke wrench, and case keys. CONDITION: near excellent as upgraded in the Browning Custom Shop. Retaining virtually all metal finish. Sound mechanics. Bright near excellent bores. PROVENANCE: from the Estate of Jon Thomas, Gunsport, LTD. (25-1081/DS). MODERN. $7,000-11,000.

BAERTEN ENGRAVED DIANA GRADE BROWNING SUPERPOSED

Lot #2499A (Sale Order 505 of 562)

FIELD GUN WITH EXTRA SKEET BARRELS & CASE. Cal. 12 Ga. 2-3/4". S# 2772S72 (1972). The 26-3/8" skeet & skeet marked barrels as well as 28" modified and full marked barrels are both ported and have narrow ventilated ribs set with two white beads. All correct Browning markings are on top barrels with Morgan Utah and Montreal PQ addresses. Both barrel sets have been threaded for choke tubes. Coin finished superposed action fitted with gold plated single selective trigger is engraved in usual Diana style. Five pheasant in open woods are rendered in semi-relief on left side and four ducks in marsh are on right. Two quail are on bottom of action and two hares are on trigger guard bow. These scenes are off set by attractive well cut large open acanthus scroll. Engraver's signature "C. Baerten" (Claude) is on the bottom of each bird scene on sides. Quail and hares are not signed. Long tang square knob buttstock made of an exceptionally fine piece of vividly fiddle figured American walnut measures 14-1/2"over brown Browning pad. Point pattern checkering wraps over grip. Target type flared forends match well as to color but not figure. MEASUREMENTS: STOCK: DAH: 1-7/8". DAC: 1-3/8"+. CAST: neutral. LOP: 14-1/2". WEIGHT: 8 lb. 1 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: gun and extra barrels are housed in Browning tan vinyl Hartmann case which contains cleaning cloth. CONDITION: metal and wood finishes are exceptionally fine with only a few handling and assembly marks. Bores are bright and shiny. Mechanically fine. Original chokes removed and barrels threaded for choke tubes only two of which are present in 28" barrels. Case is very fine with some light soiling. (24-2228/MGM). CURIO. $7,000-9,000.

BROWNING SUPERPOSED MIDAS GRADE SKEET O/U SHOTGUN.

Lot #2500 (Sale Order 506 of 562)

Cal. 410. 2 1/2". S# 6398 V71. Bbls. 26 1/2" vent rib w/ fixed Skeet & Skeet chokes. White front & mid beads. Midas grade hand engraving by Browning master engraver Richard Kowalski. Engraving features three raised gold flying mallards on the right side w/ three raised gold flying pheasants on the left side. Scenes are surrounded by gold wire borders. Floorplate has a raised gold flying duck. Balance of action along w/ forearm iron & breech end of bbls. have vine type foliate engraving. Trigger guard & forearm iron pins are gold plated. Gold plated SST. Selective ejectors. New style target beavertail forearm & flat knob short tang stock of gloss finished exhibition grade walnut w/ fancy point pattern hand checkering. LOP: 14 1/8" to a checkered butt. DAC: 1 5/8" DAH: 2 3/8". Stock has approx. 1/8" cast off. WEIGHT: 6 lbs, 10 oz. Mfg. 1971. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: two 410 ga. snap caps. CONDITION: near excellent showing no evidence of salt. Metal retaining 99% original finish. Original stock finish shows a few small scratches & handling marks. Bright near excellent bores. (25-1394/DS). CURIO. $7,000-11,000.

BROWNING SUPERPOSED DIANA GRADE TRAP GUN ENGRAVED

Lot #2500A (Sale Order 507 of 562)

BY JULES LEWANCZVK. Cal. 12 Ga. 2-3/4". S# 20806S70 (1970). The 30" barrels fitted with narrow ventilated rib are marked for modified and full chokes. All correct factory markings are on top barrel. Barrels have been ported and top barrel has been fitted with choke tube. Bottom barrel retains modified choke with .030 restriction. Coin finished action is fitted with gold plated mechanical single trigger. Action is engraved in usual Diana style with attractively scrolled shaded acanthus surrounding semi-relief game scenes; five pheasant in open woodland on left and four ducks in wooded marsh on right. A pair of quail are on bottom of action and hares are on trigger guard bow. The only signature found is "J. Lewanczvk" at bottom of duck scene. This noted Browning engraver was probably responsible for engraving the whole action. Short tang square knob buttstock of crotch figured American walnut measures 14-1/2" over brown Browning trap pad. Closely spaced checkering wraps over top of grip. Flared target forend matches well. STOCK: DAH: 1-9/16". DAC: 1-3/8". CAST: neutral. LOP: 14-1/2". WEIGHT: 7 lb. 14 oz. CONDITION: very fine. Barrels appear to be re-blacked after being ported and rate about 99%. French gray of action also appears very fine with only some minor silvering. Stocks retain essentially all of their gloss finish with only some minor marks. Bores are bright and shiny. Action is tight. Trigger does not set up for second shot when in under position, which is an issue that is relatively inexpensive to fix. (24-2224/MGM). CURIO. $6,000-9,500.

COENEN ENGRAVED BELGIAN BROWNING SUPERPOSED MIDAS

Lot #2501 (Sale Order 508 of 562)

GRADE O/U SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 GA, 2 3/4". S# 8789S69. Bbl. 26 3/8". Superposed Midas grade O/U shotgun mfg. in Belgium and imported by Browning Arms Company in 1969. Left side of the bbl. is marked with Browning's importer information above "MADE IN BELGIUM", with the cal. designation and patent information marked on the right. Sides of bbls. are marked with Belgian proofs below the wood line. This example is master engraved by R. Coenen, featuring near full coverage relief scroll on a matte punch dot background on the receiver and trigger guard, with panels of matching scrollwork present at the breech, as well as on the forend iron assembly. The left side of the receiver features a gold inlaid scene of 3 pheasant, with a scene of 3 duck on the right, as well as a small scene of sole quail on the underside. Left side of receiver is signed "R. COENEN" in the bottom right corner. Metal components exhibit a blue finish overall, save for on the trigger, which features a gold plated finish. Finely checkered pistol grip buttstock and forend. Underside of buttstock is inlaid with an oval escutcheon, which is engraved "RCL". Matte V/R, with white bead front sight, and fixed Improved Modified chokes. All serialized parts are matching and include the receiver, bbls., forend iron, and forend. Recoil pad is absent. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: cardboard box. CONDITION: metal components retain the majority of their original factory blue finish, with the receiver exhibiting areas of surface oxidation, primarily on the forward edges of the receiver. Upper bbl. exhibits concentrated areas of moderate pitting, with some scattered spots of surface oxidation. Forend iron shows scattered areas of surface oxidation, with moderate pitting present on the right side. Near mirror bores, exhibiting scattered flecks of what appear to be either pinprick oxidation or pitting throughout. Wood furniture shows scattered marks and impressions from handling and storage, with scattered areas of bubbling and flaking to the varnish, which is primarily present on the forend. Left side of the buttstock exhibits a crack, which measures approx. 1" that stems from the rear receiver tang. (24-6493/MLW). CURIO. $3,500-5,500.

PIGEON GRADE BROWNING SUPERPOSED NEW SKEET SHOTGUN

Lot #2501A (Sale Order 509 of 562)

WITH CASE. Cal. 12 Ga. 2-3/4". S# 80489S7 (1967). The 26-1/2" barrels with matted ventilated rib have Browning St. Louis & Montreal addresses and other correct info including "MADE IN BELGIUM". Sides of barrel are marked for skeet & skeet chokes. Gray superposed action with gold plated single selective trigger is engraved in usual pigeon grade style. A pair of pigeons fly through a field of simple scroll on each side of action and rose bouquets are on bottom. Top of action is relief engraved with usual clusters of oak leaves. No engraver's signature is found. Short tang square knob buttstock of lightly figured Claro walnut measures 14-1/2" over Browning open sided pad. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Flared target forend matches well. MEASUREMENTS: STOCK: DAH: 2-1/8". DAC: 1-1/2". CAST: neutral. LOP: 14-1/2". WEIGHT: 7 lb. 7 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: gun is accompanied by a brown vinyl Browning Hartmann case lined in faux fur which contains 2 keys. CONDITION: extra fine, retaining nearly all factory finishes on wood and metal with only a few scattered handling and assembly marks. Checkering remains light in color and nearly all gold remains on trigger. Bores are bright and shiny. Mechanically fine. Case is also very fine with some marks and slight soiling. (24-2230/MGM). CURIO. $4,000-6,000.

BROWNING SUPERPOSED LIGHTNING GRADE 1 O/U SHOTGUN.

Lot #2502 (Sale Order 510 of 562)

Cal. 20 ga. 2 3/4 & 3". S# 32709V4. Bbl. 26 1/2" vent rib w/ steel bead. Fixed IC & Mod chokes. Boxlock action has grade 1 engraving. Gold finished SST. Selective ejectors. Lightning forearm & round knob long tang gloss finished stock w/ hand checkering & original buttplate. Mfg. 1964. CONDITION: over 98% blue. Stock finish shows areas of blistering w/ spots of darkened finish on either side of trigger & trigger guard. Very good bright bores. (24-6460/DS). CURIO. $1,750-2,500.

BROWNING SUPERPOSED SUPERLIGHT GRADE 1 O/U SHOTGUN

Lot #2503 (Sale Order 511 of 562)

Cal. 12 ga. 2 3/4". S# 84891S8. Bbls. 26 1/2" w/ solid rib & steel bead. Fixed IC & Mod chokes. Blued boxlock action w/ borderline engraving. Blued SST. Ejectors. Lightning forearm & straight grip walnut stock w/ satin finished hand checkering & original buttplate. Mfg. 1968 in Belgium. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original box, containing black envelope w/ warranty certificate. Box shows light tattering, properly numbered end flap is partially missing. CONDITION: near excellent, retaining over 98% original finish. Stock shows a few small marks. Bright near excellent bores. (25-899/DS). MODERN. $2,000-2,900.

BROWNING SUPERPOSED SUPERLIGHT GRADE 1 O/U SHOTGUN

Lot #2504 (Sale Order 512 of 562)

Cal. 12 ga. 2 3/4". S# 203PX02344. Bbls. 26 1/2" vent rib w/ steel bead. Fixed IC & Mod chokes. Blued action w/ grade one scroll engraving. Gold plated SST. Ejectors. Schnable tipped forearm & straight grip stock of fancy gloss finished walnut w/ hand checkering & original buttplate. Mfg. 1983 in Belgium. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: non-matching foam-lined Browning box. CONDITION: near excellent retaining over 98% original blue. Original wood finish shows small marks w/ a grain check on left side of butt. Tight action w/ top lever sitting right of center. Bright near excellent bores. (25-902/DS). MODERN. $2500-3500.

BROWNING SUPERPOSED SUPERLIGHT GRADE 1 O/U SHOTGUN

Lot #2505 (Sale Order 513 of 562)

Cal. 12 ga. 2 3/4". S# 61207S77. Bbls. 26 1/2" vent rib w/ steel bead. Fixed Full & Full chokes. Blued receiver has borderline engraving. Blued SST. Ejectors. Schnable tipped forearm & swan's neck walnut stock w/ hand checkering. LOP: 14 5/8" over an aftermarket thin black Old English pad (stock has not been shortened). WEIGHT: 6 lbs, 12.4 oz. Mfg. 1977 in Belgium. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: non-matching foam-lined Browning box. CONDITION: over 98% original blue showing small marks at bottom of bbl. lugs. Very good original stock finish & checkering having small handling marks & a spot of finish loss at the left side of comb. Action is tight w/ top lever sitting right of center. Bright near excellent bores. (25-903/DS). MODERN. $2,200-3,000.

BROWNING CITORI GRADE 6 O/U SHOTGUN.

Lot #2506 (Sale Order 514 of 562)

Cal. 20ga 2 3/4" & 3". S# 24253PN963. Bbl are 26" vent rib with Invector chokes. IC, MOD, and FULL choke tubes are included. Blued boxlock action has Grade 6 ornamentation. Right side scene features three gold plated mallard. Left side scene has two flying pheasants. Floor plate has a gold setter and trigger guard shows a flying gold plated quail. Scenes are surrounded by full coverage vine type foliate scroll that extends to forearm iron and breech section of bbls. Lightning forearm and round knob pistol grip stock of gloss finished fancy walnut with cut checkering. LOP: 14 1/8" over original buttplate. WEIGHT: 6lb 8.8oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original foam lined black box containing extra choke and wrench. CONDITION: near excellent retaining 99% wood and metal finish. Stocks show a few very small marks. Bright near excellent bores. (25-1469/DS). CURIO. $3,000-5,000.

BROWNING CITORI LIGHTNING FEATHER COMBO O/U

Lot #2507 (Sale Order 515 of 562)

SHOTGUN. Cals. 28 ga. 2 3/4" & 20 ga. 2 3/4" & 3". S# 65572MM131. Both Bbls. 27" vent rib w/ Invector Interchangeable chokes & steel front beads. IC, Mod & Full choke tubes for each gauge are included. Grayed alloy receiver w/ gold plated feather on the floorplate. Sides have moderate coverage of scroll ornamentation. Single lightning forearm & round knob pistol grip stock of checkered gloss finished walnut. LOP: 14" over original buttplate. DAC: 1 1/2". DAH: 2 1/2". Neutral cast. WEIGHT w/ 20 ga. bbls: 5 lbs, 13 oz. Introduced in 2012. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Browning two barrel set hardcase. Case contains spare chokes, choke wrench, owner's manual, trigger lock, 20 ga. snap caps & case keys. CONDITION: near new, retaining nearly all wood & metal finish, showing small marks in the wood. All bores are bright & near excellent. (25-747/DS). MODERN. $2,500-3,500.

BROWNING 425 GRADE 1 SPORTING O/U SHOTGUN.

Lot #2508 (Sale Order 516 of 562)

Cal. 12 ga. 2 3/4". S# 90190NTK13. Bbl. 28" ported w/ vent rib. White target front sight w/ white mid bead. Invector plus chokes. Total of 10 Browning & aftermarket tubes are included. Gray nitrous finished action w/ scroll ornamentation. Gold finished trigger is adj. for length. Schnable tipped forearm & pistol grip walnut stock w/ cut checkering. LOP: is shortened to 13" over an aftermarket Kick-Eez pad. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: John Hall molded plastic case. Case contains spare chokes, choke wrench & spare triggers. CONDITION: over 95% blue & action finish. Gold trigger finish shows wear. Forearm shows good original finish. Stock is refinished. (24-6387/DS). MODERN. $1,200-1,600.

BROWNING CITORI 725 FIELD O/U SHOTGUN

Lot #2509 (Sale Order 517 of 562)

Cal. 410. 3". S# 33362ZV131. Bbls. 28" vent rib w/ Invector chokes, set of seven tubes included. White target front sight w/ white mid bead. Silver nitride finished boxlock action. Scroll ornamentation features flying partridge on right side w/ flying quail on left. Gold plated SST. Ejectors. Schnable tipped forearm & flat knob pistol grip stock of satin finished walnut have cut checkering. LOP: 14 1/4" over Inflex Technology thin black pad. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Browning luggage case containing spare chokes, choke wrench, chamber locks, three piece hardwood cleaning rod w/ accessories, instruction manual, NRA card & case key. Also includes original box. CONDITION: near excellent retaining over 98% original finish. Stocks show a few small marks. Bright near excellent bores. (25-911/DS). MODERN. $2,000-2,900.

BROWNING CITORI GRADE I CASED 2-GAUGE SET O/U

Lot #2510 (Sale Order 518 of 562)

SHOTGUN. Cal. 20ga 2 3/4" & 3". 12ga 2 3/4" & 3". S# 12526PY153. Bbl no. 1 is 20ga; 26" vent rib with fixed IC and MOD chokes. Bbl no. 2 is 12ga; 30" vent rib with fixed MOD and FULL chokes. Both bbls have steel front beads. Blued boxlock action with Grade I engraving. Gold finished SST. Selective ejectors. Flat knob stock of gloss finish checkered walnut. LOP: 14 1/8" over original Browning pad. Each bbl has an individual beavertail forearm with gloss finish and cut checkering. WEIGHT: 20ga bbl 7lb 6.6oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Browning two bbl set luggage case containing owner's manual. CONDITION: action in both bbls retain 98% original blue. Very good gloss finished wood showing scattered small scratches and marks. All bores are very good and bright. (25-1473/DS). MODERN. $1,500-2,250.

BROWNING CITORI GRAN LIGHTNING O/U SHOTGUN.

Lot #2511 (Sale Order 519 of 562)

Cal. 16 ga. 2 3/4". S# 23514ZM131. Bbls. 26" vent rib w/ Invector chokes, IC, M & F tubes included. Red fiber optic front sight. 2010 limited edition. Blued boxlock action has Grade 1 scroll ornamentation. Gold plated SST. Ejectors. Lightning forend & round knob stock of fancy grade III walnut w/ satin finish & cut checkering. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Browning Airways case containing: spare choke, choke wrench, instruction packet, gun sock & case keys. Also includes original box. CONDITION: near excellent retaining over 98% original finish. Bright near excellent bores. (25-910/DS). MODERN. $2,000-3,000.

BROWNING CONSECUTIVE PAIR OF MODEL 12 GRADE 1 PUMP

Lot #2512 (Sale Order 520 of 562)

SHOTGUNS. Both Cal. 20 ga. 2 3/4". Both Bbls. 26" vent ribs w/ Mod chokes. Steel front beads. Blue finishes. Beavertail forearms & steel capped pistol grip walnut stocks w/ satin finishes, cut checkerings & original buttplates. Both Mfg. 1989. GUN 1: S# 07884PN832. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original foam-lined box showing some tattering. CONDITION: near new, retaining over 99% original finish. Bright near excellent bore. (25-900/DS). GUN 2: S# 07883PN832. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original foam-lined box containing owner's manual. Box shows some light tattering. CONDITION: near new, retaining over 99% original finish. Bright near excellent bore. (25-901/DS). BOTH MODERN. $2,000-2,900.

BROWNING MODEL 12 GRADE 5 SLIDE ACTION SHOTGUN.

Lot #2513 (Sale Order 521 of 562)

Cal. 20 ga. 2 3/4". S# 03191PN932. Bbl. 26" vent rib w/ fixed Mod choke & steel front bead. Action has four gold plated mallards on right side w/ two pointing dogs & flushing partridge on left side. Scenes are surrounded by vine type foliate scroll w/ punch dot backgrounds. High polish blue. Beavertail forearm & steel capped pistol grip stock of fancy walnut having gloss finish, cut checkering & plastic buttplate. Limited edition of 4,000 mfg. in Japan in 1988 only. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original foam-lined black box, containing instruction booklet. CONDITION: as new, appears unfired, retaining over 99% wood & metal finish. Mag. tube shows light slide marks. Bright near excellent bore. (25-731/DS). MODERN. $1,800-2,500.

BROWNING A5 CLASSIC 1 OF 5000 AUTO-LOADING SHOTGUN

Lot #2514 (Sale Order 522 of 562)

Please note as of 4/10/25 this item description has been updated. Please revisit this description and contact us with any questions. Cal. 12 ga. 2 3/4". S# 211BC1717. Two barrel set. Bbl. no. 1: 28" vent rib w/ fixed Mod choke & steel bead. Bbl. no. 2: 30" vent rib w/ steel bead & Invector chokes. Full Mod & Improved cyl. chokes included. Special silver gray finished receiver features John M. Browning profile & flying mallards on right side w/ retriever & falling duck on left side. Scenes are surrounded by foliate scroll ornamentation. Right side is marked "BROWNING CLASSIC". Left side is marked "ONE OF FIVE THOUSAND". Gold finished trigger. Forearm & round knob stock of fancy black walnut feature gloss finish & cut checkering w/ beaded borders. LOP: 14 1/4" over original buttplate. Introduced in 1984, inventories were depleted in 1987. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Browning traditional 2 bbl. set case. Case contains bbls., choke tubes, Classic series booklet, owner's manual & case key. CONDITION: near excellent, appears unfired. (24-6289/DS). MODERN. $2,000-3,000.

BROWNING A5 SWEET SIXTEEN AUTO-LOADING SHOTGUN.

Lot #2515 (Sale Order 523 of 562)

Cal. 16 ga. 2 3/4". S# 16076NY221. Bbl. 26" vent rib w/ Invector chokes. IC, Mod & Full choke tubes included. Action has grade one scroll ornamentation. Blue finish w/ gold finished trigger. Forearm & round knob walnut stock w/ cut checkering, gloss finish & original buttplate. Mfg. in Japan. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: black foam-lined box containing instructions, hang-tag, purchase card, choke wrench & spare chokes. CONDITION: near new, retaining virtually all original finish. Bright near excellent bore. (25-928/DS). MODERN. $2,000-2,700.

BROWNING A5 SWEET SIXTEEN AUTO-LOADING SHOTGUN.

Lot #2516 (Sale Order 524 of 562)

Cal. 16 ga. 2 3/4" S# 1/ 12209 64. Bbl. 28" vent rib w/ fixed Mod choke. Recoil operated shotgun , mfg. in Belgium. Action has grade 1 scroll engraving. Blue finish. Gold plated trigger. Walnut forend & round knob stock have hand checkering, sling swivels & original butt plate. CONDITION. 90% lightly worn blue shows some handling marks. Original wood finish shows moderate finish wear & checking w/ scattered handling marks. Very good bore. (25-925/DS). MODERN. $2000-2600.

BELGIAN BROWNING SWEET 16 SEMI AUTO SHOTGUN

Lot #2517 (Sale Order 525 of 562)

TWO BARREL SET. Cal. 16 Ga., 2 3/4". S# 3S 11567 (1963). Barrel 1 is Browning Big Game 23.5" with ramped bead front sight & wheel style rear sight on base. Barrel 2 is VR 25.5" barrel with steel bead & Mod. choke. Standard Grade I engraving on receiver with aftermarket drilled & tapped Weaver Side mount & 1" rings holding Simmons 2.5x20 scope having duplex reticle. Gloss finished checkered walnut stock set with Browning buttplate. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: VR barrel. Comes with end label for Belgian Browning Sweet Sixteen Big Game barrel. CONDITION: very good blue finish with light wear in carry areas & scattered handling marks. Very good wood finish with marks. Big Game barrel shows residue throughout, but shiny underneath. (25-1476/MD). CURIO. $800-1,200.

LILLY CORTIS & LILLY LAMBERT SIGNED BROWNING

Lot #2517A (Sale Order 526 of 562)

OLYMPIAN GRADE BOLT ACTION RIFLE IN 458 WIN MAG. Cal. 458 Win. Mag. S# 55963L70. The 24" medium weight round barrel is fitted with open sights and has all correct factory markings. Foliate scroll engraving is at breech end. French gray action is engraved with matching scroll on side wall and bridge. Receiver ring is engraved with scenes of trumpeting elephant on left and running rhino on right. Both of theses scenes are signed "L. Cortis" (only visible when metal is removed from stock). Bottom metal with hinged floorplate is engraved with matching scroll surrounding a charging buffalo on floorplate and head of a roaring lion on trigger guard bow. Buffalo scene is signed "L. Lambert" and lion is signed "L. Cortis". Pistol grip buttstock of stump and fiddle figured Claro walnut measures 13-3/4" over brown Browning pad. Stock features Monte Carlo comb with swept right hand cheek piece, recoil bolts, sling eyes and rosewood grip cap and forend tip, both of which have white line spacers. A gold diamond is on bottom of grip cap. Fancy pattern closely spaced checkering at grip and around forend is flanked by relief carved acanthus scroll and stippling. CONDITION: very fine showing light use. Metal retaining nearly all factory blue and gray finishes. Wood finish shows some minor marks and some light rubs. No salt damage is noted (not tested). Bore is bright and shiny. Mechanically fine. (24-2220/MGM). CURIO. $7,000-9,500.

RENE DEWIL & ANGELO BEE ENGRAVED OLYMPIAN GRADE

Lot #2517B (Sale Order 527 of 562)

BROWNING HIGH POWER BOLT ACTION RIFLE WITH CASE. Cal. 7mm Rem. Mag. S# 54510L69. The 24" medium weight round barrel has all correct factory markings along with "MADE IN BELGIUM". Barrel is not drilled for sights and areas at breech end are acanthus scroll engraved. Standard length FN action with short extractor has French gray finish and is mounted with gray finish Redfield scope base and blued rings with scroll engraving. Receiver ring is engraved with scene of moose on left side and elk on right. These scenes are both signed "R. DeWil". Side wall and bridge are scroll engraved. Bottom metal with hinged floorplate is also scroll engraved and this scroll surrounds a standing grizzly bear on floorplate and snarling head of a mountain lion on trigger guard bow. Both of these scenes are signed "A. Bee". Pistol grip stock of figured Claro walnut measures 13-3/4" over open sided Browning pad and features swept right hand cheek piece with Monte Carlo comb, reinforcing bolts, sling studs, rosewood grip cap with gold diamond on bottom and forend tip both with white line spacers. Closely spaced checkering is of fancy pattern and is accented by hand carved acanthus scroll and stippling. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: rifle is housed in it's original Browning Hartmann case which contains empty black envelope. CONDITION: very fine. Barrel and action retaining nearly all original factory finishes. There is some minor checking in varnish of stock, along with a few scattered handling marks. There is evidence of salt damage on recoil bolts and barrel mounting screw. The consignor states that he has spoken to a repair team about the salt issue, it can be rectified for a nominal cost. Wood shows deterioration from salt around front recoil bolt on right side. Bore is bright and shiny. Mechanically good. Case is very fine. (24-2221/MGM). CURIO. $6,000-8,000.

SUPERB RON REIMER ENGRAVED BROWNING 22 TAKEDOWN

Lot #2518 (Sale Order 528 of 562)

AUTO-LOADING RIFLE. Cal. 22 LR. S# T20766. Bbl. 19 1/4". Blade front sight w/ wheel style rear sight. The action has full coverage hand engraving featuring scenes of flying eagles on both sides. Scenes are surrounded by deep relief foliate scroll w/ shaded backgrounds that extend to trigger guard & bbl. extension. Right scene is signed "R. REIMER". Ron Reimer was trained as a gunsmith at the Colorado School of Trades. He later worked for Herter's until their bankruptcy. In 1990, he began working for Browning Arms in Arnold, Missouri, retiring in 2011 he moved to Wyoming where he still engraves Browning firearms. The President of Browning Arms called Ron a "master engraver in every way". Action has a French gray finish w/ a gold finished trigger. Beavertail forearm & pistol grip stock of satin finished fancy walnut w/ hand checkering. The tubular mag. inserts through the steel buttplate & loads on the right side of the stock. CONDITION: near excellent as upgraded, retaining virtually all wood & metal finish. Bright near excellent bore. (25-893/DS). MODERN. $3,500-5,000.

BROWNING 22 TAKEDOWN GRADE VI AUTO-LOADING RIFLE.

Lot #2519 (Sale Order 529 of 562)

Cal. 22 LR. S# 01605ZT212. Bbl. 19 1/4" w/ sporting sights. Bottom ejection action w/ gray finish. Ornamentation consists of scenes w/ gold finished fox & squirrel on right side, running rabbit & hound on left w/ portrait of Labrador retriever on top. Scenes are surrounded by vine type foliate scroll. Gold finished trigger, trim beavertail forearm & pistol grip stock of nicely grained gloss finished walnut w/ cut checkering. Tubular mag. inserts through grooved steel buttplate & loads on right side. Mfg. in Japan. Introduced in 1987. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original box containing safety lock & instruction packet. CONDITION: near excellent, retaining nearly all original finishes. Stock shows a few very small marks. Bright near excellent bore. (25-898/DS). MODERN. $1,700-2,500.

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Lot #2520 (Sale Order 530 of 562)

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BELGIUM BROWNING 22 AUTO GRADE II RIFLE.

Lot #2521 (Sale Order 531 of 562)

Cal. 22 LR. S# 71T61549. Bbl is 19 1/4" round. Bead front sight with folding leaf rear sight. Gray finished bottom eject action with gold finished trigger. Factory engraving Grade II depicting scene of squirrels on right side and prairie dogs on left with a mallard on the top. Scenes are surrounded by oak leaf highlights and straight line borders. Trim beavertail forearm. Pistol grip stock of gloss finished walnut with point pattern checkering. Mag tube inserts through buttplate and loads on right side of the stock. 1971 Belgium manufacturing. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Browning luggage case containing black instruction envelope. CONDITION: 98% metal finish. Very good stock finish shows very few marks. Bright excellent bore. (25-1472/DS). CURIO. $1,200-1,800.

BROWNING SAFARI GRADE HIGH POWER BOLT ACTION RIFLE

Lot #2522 (Sale Order 532 of 562)

. Cal. 30-06. S# 64230L72. Bbl. 22". Ramped bead front sight with hood. Flip-up adjustable rear sight. Receiver has scope mounts. Matching numbers on receiver, bbl & bolt handle. Belgian made Safari Grade rifle. Blued finish. Checkered walnut pistol grip Monte Carlo stock with bottom mounted sling studs. LOP: 13 5/8". CONDITION: stock shows some light handling marks & wear. Metal retains 98-99% original blue with some light muzzle & handling wear. Action functions properly when hand cycled. Bright near excellent bore. (25-1176/MJC). CURIO. $800-1200.

BROWNING SAFARI GRADE BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

Lot #2523 (Sale Order 533 of 562)

Cal. 30-06. S# 6L36270. Bbl. 22 1/2". Ramped bead front sight with hood. Adjustable u-notch rear sight. Receiver has Browning 2.5x-8 power scope on Redfield mount. Scope has duplex crosshair reticle & optics are clear but have a green tint. Matching numbers on receiver, bbl. & bolt. 1970 made Belgian made Safari Grade rifle. Blued finish with gold colored engraving on bottom metal. Glossy finished checkered walnut Monte Carlo stock with bottom mounted sling studs. LOP: 13 1/2". CONDITION: stock shows a couple small spots of light flaking & some light handling wear. Bolt assembly shows some light oxidation. Balance of metal retains 98% original blue with some light oxidation at muzzle & a few light handling marks. Action functions properly when hand cycled. Near excellent bore. (25-1177/MJC). CURIO. $1000-1500.

BROWNING SAFARI GRADE BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

Lot #2524 (Sale Order 534 of 562)

Cal. 30-06. S# 3L17562. Bbl. 22 1/2". Ramped bead front sight with hood. Adjustable u-notch rear sight. Receiver mounted Browning 4x scope. Scope has duplex crosshair reticle & optics that are a bit cloudy. Matching numbers on bbl. & bolt. Belgian made Safari grade rifle. Blued finish with gold colored engraving on bottom metal. Glossy finished checkered walnut Monte Carlo stock with bottom mounted sling studs. LOP: 13 1/2". CONDITION: stock shows some light flaking & scattered handling marks. Metal retains nearly all its original blue with some light handling wear. Action functions properly when hand cycled. Bright near excellent bore. (25-1182/MJC). CURIO. $800-1200.

BROWNING A BOLT STAINLESS BOLT ACTION RIFLE.

Lot #2525 (Sale Order 535 of 562)

Cal. 7mm Rem Mag. S# 10205NT8S7. Bbl. 26". Receiver has scope mounts for optics of user's choice. Stainless finish. Black synthetic pistol grip stock with bottom mounted sling studs & factory recoil pad. LOP: 13 3/4". CONDITION: stock shows light handling marks & wear. Metal shows scattered light oxidation & some handling wear. Action functions properly when hand cycled. Very good bore with strong rifling. (25-1183/MJC). MODERN. $600-1200.

BROWNING BAR MKII SAFARI SEMI AUTO RIFLE.

Lot #2526 (Sale Order 536 of 562)

Cal. 338 Win Mag. S# 311MZ30138. Bbl. 24" with BOSS muzzle brake. Rifle is sighted with a receiver mounted Leupold VX-I 3-9x40 scope. Scope has duplex crosshair reticle & very good optics. Folding Butler Creek rear scope cover present. Assembled in Portugal with Belgian parts in 2001. Blued finish with gold trigger & gold colored engraving on receiver with "SAFARI". Glossy finished checkered walnut pistol grip stock & forend with bottom mounted sling studs & factory recoil pad. LOP: 13 5/8". MAGS: 1-3 rd. CONDITION: stock shows scattered handling marks. Metal retains 98-99% original blue with some light handling & operational wear. Action functions properly when hand cycled. Near excellent bright bore. (25-1187/MJC). MODERN. $600-900.

BROWNING BAR GRADE IV AUTO LOADING RIFLE.

Lot #2527 (Sale Order 537 of 562)

Cal. 270 Win. S# 437PM02665. Bbl is 22" rnd w/o sight. Satin gray finished action features two running antelope on right side w/ running whitetail buck and doe on left. Game scenes are highlighted by wedges of foliate scroll. Engraving continues to trigger guard and mag cover. Forearm and pistol grip stock of gloss finish. Fancy European walnut with hand checkering having beaded and carved decorative borders. Features include gold plated trigger, plastic buttplate and sling eyes. Belgium manufacture. Mag: 1 4-rd detachable. CONDITION: 97% metal finish. Original stock finish shows a few small scratches and handling marks. Bright near excellent bore. (25-1185/DS). MODERN. $3,000-4,000.

BROWNING BLR LEVER ACTION RIFLE WITH SCOPE.

Lot #2528 (Sale Order 538 of 562)

Cal. 358 Win. S# 30231RT127. Bbl. 20". BLR lever action rifle mfg. in Japan and imported by Browning Arms Company. Left side of the bbl. is marked with Browning's importer information above "MADE IN JAPAN", with the model and cal. designations, as well as Browning's patent information marked on the right. Metal components exhibit a blue finish overall, save for on the bolt, which is polished in-the-white. Aluminum bbl. band exhibits a black enamel type finish. Checkered wood straight grip buttstock and forend. Ramped, hooded, and brass beaded blade front sight, with square notch rear sight. Receiver is mounted with a Leupold M8 3x scope. MAGS: 1 4-rd. CONDITION: very good, with metal components retaining the majority of their original factory finishes, exhibiting some light superficial marks from handling and storage. Bbl. band exhibits an area of wear on the left side. Mirror bore, exhibiting several spots of dark pitting, while retaining strong rifling throughout. Wood furniture shows some superficial marks and some scattered impressions from handling and storage, but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. Scope retains a clear and sharp optic, with a small black line present in the bottom left. PROVENANCE: From the Estate of Jon Thomas, Gunsport, LTD. (25-1075/MLW). MODERN. $800-1,200.

BROWNING PRE-81 BLR LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

Lot #2529 (Sale Order 539 of 562)

Cal. 308 Win. S# 12388RR127. Bbl. 20". Hooded bead front sight. No rear iron sight present. Receiver mounted Tasco 3-9x40 Supercon scope. Scope has duplex crosshair reticle & very good optics. 1977 production Japanese BLR rifle. Blued finish. Checkered walnut stock set with bottom mounted sling swivels, leather sling & factory recoil pad. LOP: 13 3/4". MAGS: 1-4 rd. that shows scattered oxidation & edge wear. CONDITION: stock set retains much varnish with scattered handling marks. Metal retains 97% original blue with some light edge wear & light oxidation on lever. Action functions properly when hand cycled. Bright near excellent bore. (25-1614/MJC). MODERN. $600-1000.

JP SAUER & SOHN UNDERLEVER DRILLING.

Lot #2530 (Sale Order 540 of 562)

Cal. 16 Ga. / 9.3mm (possiblly 9.3x74R). S# 135052. Barrels 26" w/ matted rib, blade front sight & flip up rear sight. Water tables have Post WWI East German Suhl proofs & "109/49". Side hammer locks. Round bodied action with double triggers & extractors. Walnut stock set. Forearm has matching numbered iron with Deeley release. Round knob buttstock with left side cheekpiece & sling swivel. LOP: cut to 13.5" to horn buttplate & 1 1/8" wood spacer. CONDITION: Barrel has faded blue mixing with gray patina show oxidation throughout. Receiver & locks have gray appearance with patina. Heavily worn wood with marks, large cracks & almost smooth checkerings. Poor buttplate has portions deteriorated. Bores shows pitting & wear. (24-7007/md). MODERN. $500-800.

EAST GERMAN FORTUNA-WERKE MODEL 47 EJECTOR

Lot #2531 (Sale Order 541 of 562)

SXS SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 Ga., 2 3/4". S# 715169 (mfg. May 1970). The 28" Special-Gewehrlaufstahl barrels have matted slightly raised rib with brass bead. Fix Full chokes. Water Tables have Suhl, East Germany 1970 Nitro proofs. Grey sideplated boxlock action with scroll & geometric pattern engraving. Features double triggers, & ejectors. Walnut checkered splinter forearm with Deeley release & matching numbered iron. Checkered walnut pistol grip buttstock with black grip cap, left side cheekpiece, sling swivel. LOP: 13 5/8" to Suhl marked buttplate. DAC: 1 1/2". DAH: 2 5/8". Neutral cast. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: dark brown leather English fit luggage case with leather reinforcements. Lid has cardboard cutouts of Fortuna logo & statement in German. Accessories include 2 piece cleaning rod, snap caps, oil bottle & cleaning pouch. Case in very good condition with marks. CONDITION: near excellent blued barrels & wood finish; barrels show light varnish on forearm channel contact points. Gray finished shows light tarnish. Shiny bores. While barrels fit tight to face, top lever sometimes binds when closing action from storage. Ejectors appear in time. (24-6944/MD). CURIO. $500-900.

SIMSON of SUHL, EAST GERMANY BOXLOCK SXS

Lot #2532 (Sale Order 542 of 562)

SHOTGUN. Cal. 12 Ga., 2 3/4". S# 225318 (1162 indicating Nov. 1962 mfg.). The matching 28 3/8" barrels have slightly raised matted rib with brass bead. Full & Extra Full chokes. Grey boxlock action with deep relief engraving of woodland bird scenes. Action features dbl. triggers, H&H style ejectors, Greener crossbolt, cocking indicators & top tang safety. Checkered walnut splinter forearm with Deeley release & matching numbered iron. Checkered walnut pistol grip buttstock with left side raised cheekpiece & black plastic grip cap. LOP: 14 1/4" to black ventilated pad. DAC: 1 1/2". DAH: 2 1/2". WEIGHT: 7 lbs., 4 oz. CONDITION: this shotgun has very good to near excellent overall appearance with light fading blue on barrels in carry area & scattered light handling marks throughout. Shiny bore with light fouling near muzzle. Ejectors appear in time & barrels appear tight on face. (25-745/MD). CURIO. $700-1,000.

JULES BURY SIDELOCK EJECTOR DOUBLE SHOTGUN WITH

Lot #2533 (Sale Order 543 of 562)

PURDEY TYPE SELF OPENING ACTION AND TWO BARREL SETS. Cal. 12 ga. 2 3/4". S# 7239. Bbl. set "2" has 24" chopperlump bbls. that are fitted with matted concave rib with remnants of "2" gold inlaid at rear which matches number on forend tip. Tops are engraved "Jules Bury" "ARQsier" "A LIEGE". Bbl. flats are stamped with 1930 Belgian Nitro proofs for 2 3/4" chambers. Bbl. markings are 18.4mm and chokes are both marked at 18.3mm. Other bbl. set measures 25 1/2", is monobloced and not maker marked on top. Bbl. flats are stamped with Belgian Nitro proofs having date code "e" (1926). This set is fitted with forend with gold inlaid "1" on tip. Coin finished sidelock action is made with Beasley / Purdey type spring cocking and self opening mechanism and also features nonautomatic safety, hidden third fastener, bushed strikers, small reinforcing bolsters, and double triggers (front articulated). Action is engraved with full coverage even medium size scroll within geometric borders. Fences are engraved with ribbons surrounding rose bouquets. Trigger guard is engraved with scroll. Straight grip buttstock of well marbled and lightly figured European walnut measures 15" over checkered wood butt. Point pattern checkering is at grip. Matching splinter ejector forends have Anson releases. Iron for bbl. set "2" is stamped "2". MEASUREMENTS BBL. SET WITH FOREND "1": BBLS: Bore Diameter: R .724", L .724". Restriction: R .008" (IC). L .027" (MOD). Min. Wall Thickness: R .028" L .027". STOCK: DAH: 2 1/8". DAC: 1 1/2". LOP: 15". CAST: approx. 1/2" off. WEIGHT: 6 lb. 11 oz. . MEASURESMENTS BBL. SET "2": Bore Diameter: R .729" L .729". Restriction: R 0 (CYL), L 0 (CYL). Min. Wall Thickness: R .029, L .029. STOCK: DAH: 2 1/4". DAC: 1 1/2+". WEIGHT: 6 lb. oz. CONDITION: Both barrels retaining most of a reblack. Bbl. 1 with many scratches around sling loop. Bbl. number 2 with considerable handwear on sides. Coin finish of action shows some light cleaning. Lockscrews show considerable use. A monogram has been removed from trigger guard bow. Buttstock shows sanding in preparation for refinishing and is dry. Checkering considerably worn. Forends retain most of what appears to be their original oil finish. Checkering lightly worn. Bbl. set number 2 shows a bulge in left bbl. 1" behind muzzle and one or two minor dents. Action is tight. Both bbls. are on face. Ejectors are in time. (22-4476/MGM). CURIO. $1,500-2,500.

STOEGER IMPORTED BERNARDELLI DELUXE GAMECOCK

Lot #2534 (Sale Order 544 of 562)

20 GA. SIDEPLATED BOXLOCK EJECTOR GAME GUN. Cal. 20 Ga. 3" chambers. S# 110604. The 25" dovetailed barrels fitted with full length matted rib are engraved with Bernardelli name and address on tops and are stamped with grade and Stoeger arms information on sides. Barrel flats are engine turned and stamped with 1966 Italian nitro proofs for 20 Ga. 3" chambers. Case hardened boxlock action with ornamental sideplates features automatic safety, Purdey type hidden third fastener and double triggers (front articulated). Action and lockplates are engraved with sprays of scroll and light scroll borders. Bernardelli markings are on watertable. Trigger plate is marked "GAMECOCK DELUXE". Relatively plain European walnut buttstock measures 14-1/4" over plastic Bernardelli buttplate. Point pattern checkering is on grip and a vacant silver shield is on toeline. Matching splinter ejector forend has Anson release. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: L .633. R .633. Restriction: L .027 (full). R .004 (IC). Wall thickness: L .040. R .042. STOCK: DAH: 2-1/8". DAC: 1-1/2". CAST: neutral. LOP: 14-1/4". WEIGHT: 6 lb. 0 oz. CONDITION: exceptionally fine, retaining nearly all original factory finishes on wood and metal. Most evident wear is silvering around bottom of action and beads from normal hand wear. There are some scattered marks and dings in wood finish. Chrome lined bores are bright and shiny. Action is tight. Mechanically fine. This well made little gun retailed for $288.00 in 1966. (24-4573/MGM). CURIO. $1,500-2,500.

ENGLISH GEORGE GIBBS LTD. 2 1/2" BOXLOCK EJECTOR

Lot #2535 (Sale Order 545 of 562)

SXS GAME GUN Cal. 12 Ga, 2 1/2". S# 7706. The 28" barrels have swamped game rib with brass bead. Fixed Mod & Full chokes. Water tables shows Birmingham Proofs of 2 different eras indicating professional restoration work, Nitro proofs for 2 1/2" chambers & "13/1" & ".729" barrel thickness. Boxlock action with acanthus scroll engraving. Features dbl. triggers, H&H style ejectors & auto-safety. Checkered walnut stock set. Splinter forearm with push button release & matching numbered iron. Straight grip buttstock with oval toeline name plate. LOP: 14 1/4" to red pad. WEIGHT: 6 lbs., 10 oz. CONDITION: barrels have good re-blackened barrels with prior pitting & marks. Action has gray patina appearance with re-blackened floorplate & triggerguard. Lightly sanded & refinished wood shows re-cut checkering & marks. Shiny bores show scratches & fouling. (24-6930/MD). MODERN. $600-1,000.

HAMMER SIDELEVER PIGEON GUN BY J. D.DOUGALL.

Lot #2536 (Sale Order 546 of 562)

Cal. 12 Ga., 2 3/4". S# 3934. The 30" Damascus dovetailed bbls. are engraved "J. D. Dougall Gun & Rifle Manufacturer to H. R. H. The Prince of Wales, 59 St. James's St. London" on broad slightly raised pigeon rib. Bbl. flats are stamped with London black powder proofs and "NOT FOR BALL" (pre-1891). Extra heavy side lever action is fitted with front spring rebounding locks having serpentine hammers. Action and locks are engraved with near full coverage well cut small scroll within scroll and feather borders. Maker's name is on each lockplate and water table is stamped "HIGHEST" (referring to quality). Trigger guard with scroll on bow has serial number on tang. Newly made straight grip buttstock of plain European walnut measures 14 1/4" over "Silver" type pad and features drop points and point pattern grip checkering. Splinter forend with original wood has Anson release. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: R .731" L .731". Recess: R. 030". L .040". Restriction: R .005", L .002". Min. Wall Thickness: R .022" overall (.020" in recess), L .025" overall (.015" at top of recess). STOCK: DAH: 2 1/2". DAC: 1 1/2". LOP: 14 1/4". CAST: neutral. WEIGHT: 6 lb. 14 oz. CONDITION: good as refurbished. Bbls. retaining nearly all of a reblue over pitting and Damascus pattern. Action cleaned to silver gray. New buttstock retains nearly all of its original oil finish. Forend refinished to match with checkering recut. Bores are bright but show general polishing overall with remnants of pitting visible throughout. Action is tight. Locks are good. Right hammer is loose on tumbler. (01-21626/MGM). ANTIQUE. $500-700.

8 BORE E.M. REILLY UNDERLEVER HAMMER WATERFOWLER.

Lot #2537 (Sale Order 547 of 562)

Cal. 8 bore. S# 17391. The 36" three stripe damascus barrels are engraved "E.M. Reilly & Co New Oxford Street London & 6 Rue Scribe. Paris" on broad game rib. Bottoms of barrels are stamped with London black powder proofs for 8 gauge. Robust Jones underlever action is fitted with front spring locks having serpentine rebounding hammers with tall finger spurs. Action is well filed and is engraved with line borders. Locks, also with line borders, have maker's name on ribbon on each plate. Steel trigger guard has S# on tang. Dark dense stump figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-5/8" over steel buttplate with short top tang. Stock features drop points, flat top grip checkering and vacant gold oval. Matching splinter forend is near fully checkered and has shaped horn tip. Forend attaches to barrel with captive sidebolt through oval steel escutcheons recessed so head of bolt does not protrude. MEASUREMENTS: STOCK: DAH: 2-1/8". DAC: 1-5/8". CAST: neutral. LOP: 14-5/8". WEIGHT: 12 lb. 4 oz. CONDITION: very good to fine. Barrels retaining perhaps 30% original brown. Action and locks with 20-30% case color. Stock shows considerable wear to what appears to be original oil finish. Checkering considerably worn; almost flat on forend. Bores are very good to fine; shiny with some scattered pitting. Action is tight. Locks are good. E.M. Reilly guns, even relatively plain examples like this, are always of superb quality. (01-26973 /MGM) ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000.

RARE JOSEPH LANG BOXLOCK SINGLE BARREL TRAP GUN.

Lot #2538 (Sale Order 548 of 562)

Cal. 12 Ga. 2-3/4". S# 15653 (1914). The 32" half round half octagon barrel fitted with slightly raised ventilated rib is engraved with maker's name and address on top right flat and importer "Abercrombie & Fitch" on left. Bottom of barrel is stamped with London nitro proofs for 2-3/4" chamber. Case hardened boxlock action is nicely filed and features blocked out safety and bushed striker. Action is engraved with full coverage very nicely cut rose and scroll. Maker's name is on both sides of action. Blued top lever and trigger guard are also scroll engraved. S# is on trigger guard tang. Attractively marbled and lightly fiddle figured European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/2" over black Jenkins trap pad. Stock features drop points, point pattern grip checkering and a gold oval on toeline engraved "R.Lettick". Matching large beavertail ejector forend has Deeley release. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: .729. Restriction: .029 (IMod). Wall thickness: .055. STOCK: DAH: 2". DAC: 1-7/16". CAST: neutral. LOP: 14-1/2". WEIGHT: 7 lb. 8 oz. CONDITION: very fine as partially refinished. Barrel with nearly all well done re-black. Action retains nearly all of what appears to be its original case hardening color. Most bright blue remains on top lever and trigger guard. Buttstock appears to be refinished with some loss of detail; a fair scattering of marks are present. Checkering shows light wear. Forend does not appear to have been refinished. Bore is bright and shiny. Action is tight. Mechanically good. (25-216/MGM). CURIO. $1,750-2,500.

DAVID KIRKWOOD PATENT BOXLOCK TYPE DOUBLE SHOTGUN

Lot #2539 (Sale Order 549 of 562)

Cal. 10 Ga. 2-7/8". S# 1001. David Kirkwood apprenticed as an action filer for Mortimer's in England. He emigrated to America and made completely hand built guns in Boston until his death in 1896. He held many patents; one of which was for this boxlock type gun which was offered in three grades. This gun appears to be a middle grade and has "D. KIRKWOOD. BOSTON" engraved on rectangular gold inlaid device on flat game rib of 28" damascus barrels. Barrel flats and bottoms of barrels are unmarked. Bottom of loop is stamped "Pat Nov. 27, 88". Case hardened top lever boxlock action with automatic safety has sliding third fastener which engages square shouldered dolls head rib extension. Firing pins act as cocking indicators, visable in slots cut into top cheeks of stocks. As an action filer David liked to show off his talents and the fences on these guns are quite dramatically carved in a unique style only found on his boxlock guns. Action is engraved with 80% coverage well cut scroll. "D KIRKWOOD" is in scroll terminated ribbon on each side of action. Scroll engraved trigger guard has S# on tang. It is thought that David began numbering his guns around 1882 with 900. Round knob pistol grip buttstock of stump figured European walnut measures 15" over old Ranger open sided pad. Stock is well shaped with distinctive fluted comb, drop points and well cut checkering thought to have been done by his daughter. A gold shield on toeline is engraved with a monogram "JEB" (?). Matching splinter forend with filed hard rubber tip is near fully checkered and has spring tension release. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: L .782. R .777. Restriction: L .020 (mod). R .001 (cyl). Wall thickness: L .030. R .030. STOCK: DAH: 3-1/2. DAC: 2". CAST: neutral. LOP: 15". WEIGHT: 7 lb. 11 oz. CONDITION: very good to fine. Barrels retaining most of their light colored brown which is typical of Kirkwood guns. Action retains about 30% case hardening color. Stocks retain most of what is probably their original varnish finish with some added oil over a fair number of marks, dings and scratches. Poorly fitted recoil pad is obviously a later addition. Bores are shiny with some scattered pitting mostly in right barrel. Action is tight. Mechanically good. A scarce American handmade gun. (01-26974/MGM). ANTIQUE. $1,500-2,500.

SCARCE C.E. SNEIDER 1880 PATENT HANDMADE SIDELOCK

Lot #2540 (Sale Order 550 of 562)

GAME GUN. Cal. 12 Ga. 2-1/2". S# 585. Sneider was working in Baltimore after 1865. He was an innovative gunmaker and patented many improvements. His 1880 patent covered this type of hammerless gun. It has 29-3/4" blued damascus barrels engraved "SNEIDERS PATENT BALTIMORE MD." on narrow game rib with short extension. Case hardened action features Sneider's unusual safety with knurled button on thumb piece which depresses a rod unlocking triggers. When in fire position, action can not be opened. Other innovations include coil springs for locks, and a transverse sliding bolt which acts as barrel stop putting less stress on hinge pin. Gun locks up with square crossbolt through rib extension and single under lug. Action is engraved with sprays of well cut scroll within geometric borders "SNEIDER" is on each lockplate. Trigger guard with scroll on bow has S# on tang. Round knob pistol grip buttstock of fiddle figured American walnut measures 14-1/2" over later ribbed hard rubber buttplate. Stock features drop points, well cut grip checkering, ebony oval at bottom of grip and a vacant silver shield on toeline. Matching splinter forend with small ebony tip has push button release. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: L .732. R .732. Restriction: L .021 (mod). R .020 (mod). Wall thickness: L .018. R .020. STOCK: DAH: 3-7/16". DAC: 1-15/16". CAST: neutral. LOP: 14-1/2". WEIGHT: 7 lb. 7 oz. CONDITION: good; refinished. Barrels retain over 80% old re-blue with considerable hand wear evident at normal carry point. Action cleaned to pewter gray. Engraving still sharp. Stocks with new oil finish have some marks; new buttplate. Checkering does not appear to be re-cut. Bores are shiny with scattered pitting. Action is tight. Mechanically good. (01-26975/MGM). ANTIQUE. $1,500-2,500.

HANDMADE 10 BORE SNEIDER OF BALTIMORE WATERFOWLER.

Lot #2541 (Sale Order 551 of 562)

Cal. 10 Ga. 2-7/8". S# 572. Sneider was working in Baltimore after 1865. He was an innovative gunmaker and patented many improvements. His 1880 patent covered this type of hammerless gun. It has 30" two striped damascus barrels engraved "SNEIDERS PATENT BALTIMORE MD." on game rib with short extension. Case hardened action features Sneider's unusual safety with knurled button on thumb piece which depresses a rod unlocking triggers. When in fire position, action can not be opened. Other innovations include coil springs for locks, and a transverse sliding bolt which acts as barrel stop putting less stress on hinge pin. Gun locks up with square crossbolt through rib extension and single under lug. Action is engraved with sprays of well cut scroll within line borders "SNEIDER" is on each lockplate. Trigger guard with scroll on bow has S# on tang. Round knob pistol grip buttstock of fiddle figured American walnut measures 14-1/4" over checkered hard rubber buttplate. Stock features drop points, well cut grip checkering and a vacant silver oval on toeline. Matching splinter forend with small ebony tip has push button release. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: L .783. R .783. Restriction: L .028 (mod). R .027 (mod). Wall thickness: L .032. R .025. STOCK: DAH: 3". DAC: 1-3/4". CAST: about 1/2" off. LOP: 14-1/4". WEIGHT: 9 lb. 13 oz. CONDITION: good. Barrels show light cleaning to smooth silver with some minor flecks. It appears barrel brown was never very dark. Action retains traces of original case hardening color with lockplates exhibiting half of this very light color. Stocks retain most of what appears to be their original oil finish with many marks. Bores are very fine, bright and shiny throughout. Action is tight. Mechanically good. A good example of a scarce American gun. (01-26976/MGM). ANTIQUE. $1,500-2,500.

PROFESSIONALLY "BEST QUALITY" STYLE RESTORATION OF

Lot #2542 (Sale Order 552 of 562)

AN ENGLISH STEPHEN GRANT & SONS UNDERLEVER SIDELOCK SXS GAME GUN. Cal. 12 Ga., 2 3/4". S# 6890. This game gun appears to have a "Best Quality" type professional restoration with a new set of 28" barrels & stock set. The barrels have swamped game rib with front bead. Water table has 1954-1989 London Nitro proofs for ".729" bore diameter. Full & Mod chokes. Underlever sidelock action has grey finish along with generous coverage of acanthus scroll engraving. Engraving extends to new blued triggerguard, original forearm iron, sculpted fences & top tang. Water table of receiver has London C & V proofs along with post 1954 Birmingham Nitro proof. Features include double triggers & ejectors. Walnut splinter forearm with point pattern checkering, steel tip with push button release & forearm iron engraved with matching S# & "2"; indicating that this game gun was once apart of a brace. Straight grip walnut stock with carved tear drops behind the locks, point pattern wrap around checkering, & oval German silver name plate on toeline at tip of checkering. LOP: 13 7/8" to checkered butt. DAC: 1 3/8". DAH: 2 1/8". WEIGHT: 6 lbs., 3 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: brown leather carrying case with brass reinforcements. Lid is embossed "P.G.W." on top. Green velour interior with Stephen Grant label on interior of lid. Case contains 2 piece cleaning rod, brushes & oil bottle. Case is in fair condition showing numerous marks, scrapes & stains. CONDITION: barrels have very good black finish with light wearing of finish along with scattered marks. Receiver & locks have good gray appearance with restoration over heavy pitting on top tang, edges of lock & forearm iron. Near excellent blue on triggerguard. Wood has a very good finish showing numerous light marks & scattered deep dings into buttstock. Near excellent shiny bores. Barrels appear tight on face & ejectors appear to be in time. (24-6933/MD). MODERN. $1,500-2,250.

VERY GOOD WESLEY RICHARDS CRAB JOINT CENTERFIRE

Lot #2543 (Sale Order 553 of 562)

HAMMER GUN. Cal. 12 Ga. 2-1/2". S# 12006 (1871). These early Westley Richards breechloader were very popular, most were made in pinfire with many later conversions. This gun was made originally as a centerfire and has 30" fine damascus barrels engraved "Patent" "Wesley Richards. 170. New Bond St. London." on narrow slightly swamped game rib. Bottoms of barrels are stamped with Birmingham black powder proofs for 13 bore and S#'s. Bar in wood action has Wesley Richards famous patent bolt engaging long dolls head rib extension. Strikers are bushed and breech face is marked "Wesley Richards Patent 1864" (use number). Top lever with well cut scroll is also engraved "Westley Richards" "Patent". Front spring locks with tall serpentine flat faced rebounding hammers have open scroll on plates and shaded scroll on sides of hammers. "Westley Richards" is on each plate. Trigger plate has rounded finial. Blued trigger guard with scroll on bow has S# on tang. Very well figured and lightly streaked European walnut straight grip buttstock measures 14-1/4" over 5/8" thick checkered horn buttplate. Stock features ususal drop points, flat top grip checkering and vacant silver oval. Matching small crab joint type forend with nicely filed horn tip attaches with sidebolt through oval silver escutcheons. MEASUREMENTS: BBLS: Bore Diameter: L .728. R .728. Restriction: L .000 (cyl). R .000 (cyl). Wall thickness: L .039. R .039. STOCK: DAH: 2-3/8". DAC: 1-1/2". CAST: about 1/2" off. LOP: 14-1/4". WEIGHT: 7 lb. 0 oz. CONDITION: fine to very fine. Barrels retaining about 60% original damascus finish with some areas thinning from hand wear and some scattered flecking. Action retains most of its case hardening color, about 80% color remains on lockplates and hammers. Top lever and trigger guard retain about 40% of their bright blue and show considerable flaking. Stocks retain most of their original oil finish which is quite dry (no added oil) and has a fair scattering of marks. Bores are very fine, mostly shiny throughout with just a hint of frosting. Action is tight. Locks are crisp. (01-26972/MGM). ANTIQUE. $1,500-2,500.

BERETTA MODEL 471 SILVER HAWK SXS SHOTGUN.

Lot #2544 (Sale Order 554 of 562)

Cal. 12 ga. 2 3/4". S# S11427A. Bbls. 26" w/ concave rib, steel bead & interchangeable chokes. Full set of five choke tubes included. Satin silver finished boxlock action w/ full coverage scroll ornamentation. Top lever has a silver plated portrait of a hawk. SST. Selective ejectors. Trim beavertail forearm & uncapped pistol grip stock of satin finished fancy walnut have fine cut checkering. LOP: 14 5/16" over original thin red pad. DAC: 1 7/16". DAH: 2 1/2". Stock has approx. 1/4" cast off. WEIGHT: 7 lbs. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: foam-lined blue molded case w/ cardboard overbox. Case contains spare chokes, choke wrench, instructions, warranty packet, sling swivels & oil bottle. CONDITION: near new with nearly all wood & metal finish. Bright near excellent bores. (25-734/DS). MODERN. $2,000-2,750.

BERETTA MODEL 687 SILVER PIGEON V O/U SHOTGUN.

Lot #2545 (Sale Order 555 of 562)

Cal. 20 Ga., 3". S# R94705S (CH = 2011). VR 28" barrels with bright bead & fitted for Mobilchokes; 6 included. Case colored receiver has scroll engraving along with gold inlaid pigeons on sides & Beretta medallion on bottom. Aciton features gold plated SST & ejectors. Oil finished checkered walnut forearm & pistol grip buttstock. LOP: 14.75" to Beretta black pad. DAC: 1.5". DAH: 2.25". Neutral cast. WEIGHT: 6 lbs. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Beretta ABS case containing, paperwork, choke wrench, 4 extra choke tubes, oil bottle & original Gel-tec pad. CONDITION: all aspects very good to near excellent with light handling marks scattered on buttstock.. (25-882/MD). MODERN. $2,500-4,000.

BERETTA 682 GOLD SUPER SPORTING CLAYS O/U SHOTGUN.

Lot #2546 (Sale Order 556 of 562)

Cal. 12 ga. 2 3/4". S# H18229B. Bbl. 29 1/2" ported w/ vent rib & red fiber optic front sight. Beretta MobileChokes, set of 5 standard & 5 extended stainless steel chokes are included. Matte finished bbl. w/ Greystone titanium nitrate finished receiver. Gold finished trigger is adj. for length. Selective ejectors. Schnable tipped forearm & pistol grip target stock of gloss finished walnut w/ cut checkering. LOP: 14 1/8" over aftermarket Kick-Eez pad. Right side of pistol grip has an added rubberized palm swell. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Beretta molded case containing chokes tubes, choke wrench, stock wrench along w/ spare trigger & sight. CONDITION: over 98% metal finish. Stock shows a few small marks. Very good bright bores. (24-6386/DS). MODERN. $1,600-2,000.

BERETTA SILVER PIGEON S O/U SHOTGUN.

Lot #2547 (Sale Order 557 of 562)

Cal. 12 Ga., 3". S# U45354B (BZ = 2005). VR 28" barrels with alloy front bead. Seminole IC & Skeet choke tubes. Nickel finished receiver with scroll engraving. Gold plated SST & ejectors. Checkered walnut schnabel tipped forearm & pistol grip buttstock. LOP: 15" to black pad. DAC: 1 1/2". DAH: 2". Stock is slightly cast off. WEIGHT: 7.5 lbs. CONDITION: near excellent blue & nickel finish. Very good wood finish shows areas of flattened diamond in left side forearm checkering, some flattening of diamond in right side forearm checkering along with occasional handing marks in buttstock. Shiny bores with light fouling. (24-6752/MD). MODERN. $1,000-1,500.

BERETTA A400 XCEL SHOTGUN.

Lot #2548 (Sale Order 558 of 562)

Cal. 12 ga. 3". S# XA260712. Bbl. 32" vent rib w/ Optimachoke interchangeable tubes. Set of 3 extended tubes included. 4 Shot mag. satin gray alloy receiver w/ blue finished bolt. Extended action release & bolt handle. Forearm & pistol grip stock w/ Kick-Off recoil system of extra grain wood w/ oil finish & pressed checkering. LOP: 14 1/4" over Micro-Core pad. WEIGHT: 7 lbs, 11.4 oz. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original box containing spare chokes, wrench, oil & owner's manual. CONDITION: as new w/ box. PROVENANCE: from The Ex-Collection of Gun Sport Ltd owned by Jon R. Thomas. (24-6385/DS). MODERN. $1,400-1,800.

KRIEGHOFF MODEL K32 O/U TRAP GUN WITH FACTORY

Lot #2549 (Sale Order 559 of 562)

ENGRAVED RECEIVER. Cal. 12 Ga. 2-3/4". S# 2839. The 32" fixed choke barrels fitted with narrow ventilated rib have Krieghoff info and importer (Europa Corporation) on top barrel. Monoblock is marked for I mod and full chokes. Blued action features non-automatic safety and selective single trigger. Action is engraved with near full coverage large open shaded scroll surrounding game scenes on sides; Setter pointing pair of flushing quail on left and three ducks taking wing from a marsh on right. Bottom of action has scroll surrounding "KRIEGHOFF" "MODEL 32". Capped pistol grip buttstock of crotch figured American walnut measures 14-5/8" over white line pad. Stock features Monte Carlo comb, checkered side panels and fleur-de-lis grip checkering. Matching full one piece forend has Deeley type release. MEASUREMENTS: STOCK: DAH: 2-1/16". Drop at rear of Monte Carlo 1-1/4". DAC: 1-1/2+'. CAST: neutral LOP: 14-5/8". WEIGHT: 9 lb. 0 oz. CONDITION: fine to very fine. Barrels retaining nearly all original blue with some high edge wear and a bit of rust near monoblock. Action retains nearly all its original blue. Stocks retain over 90% original finish with some spots and some areas rubbed. Bores are bright and shiny. Action is tight. Mechanically good. Gun information is taped to right side of stock. (25-209/MGM). CURIO. $2,500-3,500.

KRIEGHOFF ERIC BOESSLER ENGRAVED & GOLD INLAID

Lot #2550 (Sale Order 560 of 562)

MODEL 32 CROWN GRADE TRAP 410 O/U SHOTGUN. Cal 410, 3". S# 1156. Bbls. 28" Action features full coverage vine type scroll engraving surrounding woodland game scene on both sides. Left side features Gold inlaid crouching fox with 3 flushing gold inlaid mallards. Right side features woodland vignette with Gold inlaid pointer and 3 flushing gold pheasants. Both sides of receiver bear engraver's signature "EB" (Eric Boessler). Gold inlaid crown is found on bottom of action and top of opening lever. Action completely surrounded by gold wire border inlay. Chamber area ornamented with touches of vine type scroll with gold wire inlaid borders. Gold plated single selective trigger. Skip line checkered forend & capped pistol grip Monte Carlo stock with replacement Old English rubber butt pad. LOP: 14" over pad. CONDITION: action appears to have had bluing removed at rear along stock line. Remainder of action retains 97% original blue. Trigger guard has areas of thinning finish. Rear of rib appears to have repair at chamber with 2 1/4" area of missing finish having reapplied matting and a couple pitts. Chamber area near rib also show a couple pitts. Remainder of bbls. retain 95% bluing. Buttstock appears refinished with softening of sharp edges and mismatched lighter appearance. Forend appears original with light wear, small impressions, notable at right side rear, and light handling marks. Bright shiny bores.(25-1370/BH). MODERN. $3,000-5,000.

SKB MODEL 485 FIELD SXS SHOTGUN.

Lot #2551 (Sale Order 561 of 562)

Cal. 12 ga. 3". S#. NS42447. Bbls. 28" w/ raised vent rib, 2 full choke tubes included. White target front sight w/ steel mid bead. Silver nitride finished side plated action. Scroll & game scene ornamentation features 2 pheasants on right side w/ 3 prairie chicken on left. Gold plated SST. Ejectors. Beavertail forend & straight grip stock of fancy walnut have gloss finish & cut checkering. LOP. 14" over black Old English pad. WEIGHT: 7 lbs. 8.8 ozs. Imported 1998-2004. CONDITION: near excellent retaining nearly all finish. Stocks show a few small marks. Bright near excellent bores. (25-896/DS). MODERN. $2000-2900.

SKB ARMS MODEL 785 O/U 3 GAUGE SKEET SET.

Lot #2552 (Sale Order 562 of 562)

Cal. 410. 3", 28 ga. 2 3/4", 20 ga. 3". S# NS97578. All bbls are 28" vent rib white target front sights & steel mid beads. All bbls. have individual forearms. The 410 bbls have fixed Skeet chokes. The 28 ga. & 20 ga. bbls have interchangeable chokes w/ Skeet tubes included. Satin silver finished boxlock action has nearly full coverage foliate scroll ornamentation. SST. Ejectors. Capped pistol grip stock and all 3 forearms of nicely grained walnut have gloss finish & cut checkering. LOP. 14 1/8". Weight w/ 20 ga. bbls is 7 lbs. UNATTACHED ACCESORIES: SKB marked foam lined hard case. CONDITION: near excellent having over 98% original finish. Wood shows a few small scratches & marks. All bores are very good & bright. (25-917/DS). MODERN. $3,000-4,000.


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