Amoskeag Auction Company, Inc. Auction Catalog - Auction No. 104 - Session 1 Online Auctions

Colt Camp Perry Model Pistol

Lot #1 (Sale Order 1 of 711)

serial #1905, 22 LR, 8" barrel with a bright excellent bore. This pistol is the desirable 8" barrel length and is virtually as new-in-box. The metal surfaces of pistol retain 99% original blue finish with finely knurled backstrap. The checkered walnut grips with silver Rampant Colt medallions rate about mint. The pistol comes in its original purple hinge top box numbered in pencil on bottom to the gun. The box rates excellent and comes with its original test target numbered to the gun and a factory cleaning brush. End label is excellent. Here's your chance to purchase a virtually perfect 8" Camp Perry in the box. (16651-63) {C&R} [John and Jan Wills Collection]

Colt Police Positive Target Model Revolver

Lot #2 (Sale Order 2 of 711)

serial #32424, 22 WRF, 6" barrel with a bright excellent bore. This revolver remains in near new condition and is equipped with factory mother-of-pearl grips. Metal surfaces of revolver retain 98 Ð 99% original blue overall with just a tiny amount of edge wear at the muzzle. The factory mother-of-pearl grips have silver Rampant Colt medallions and rate excellent with no chips. The sides of hammer still show nice bright polish. The revolver comes with a factory letter confirming the configuration, including the grips, and shows a single gun shipment on May 12, 1927 to Iver Johnson Sporting Goods in Boston. Revolver comes in its original purple Colt box with correct end label along with "SPECIAL TARGET", "PATRIDGE SIGHTS" and "PEARL BLUE" surcharges. The box is in about good condition with some separations along the edges but it all appears to be present. A splendid little Police Positive Target. (16651-64) {C&R} [John and Jan Wills Collection]

Harrington & Richardson U.S.R.A. Model 195 Single Shot Target Pistol

Lot #3 (Sale Order 3 of 711)

serial #1857, 22 LR, 7" key hole shaped barrel with an excellent bore. This pistol has seen light use but remains in excellent condition with about 96% blue finish remaining. The muzzle has started to silver along with slight thinning finish of the forestrap and scattered light scratches. The one piece checkered walnut wraparound "No. 5 Free Pistol" style grips are in excellent condition and have the retention screw in the rear. This pistol is marked U.S.R.A. Model, has the early round checkered thumb latch, curved trigger, fixed undercut Patridge sight, matching numbers on the barrel and flat hinged extractor. The pistol includes an original one piece hinged blue box that is correctly end labeled to the gun and has matching serial number stamped on the bottom. The box is in very good condition exhibiting light handling and storage wear. Also included are the original test target numbered to the gun that is lightly soiled, a near excellent H&R catalog No. 21 with the street address hand written on the book, near excellent price of parts list, near excellent advertising pamphlet for the U.S.R.A. model, manual in pamphlet form that is starting to separate in the folds, copies of U.S.R.A. advertisement and a wooden cleaning rod. If you are looking for magnificent example of a U.S.R.A. you need look no further than this wonderful offering. (86651-52) {C&R} [John and Jan Wills Collection]

Smith & Wesson Post War Pre-Model 27 357 Magnum Hand Ejector Revolver

Lot #4 (Sale Order 4 of 711)

serial #S94882, 357 Magnum, 6 1/2" pinned barrel with an excellent bore. This 1952 Ð 1953 era revolver retains about 98% original blue finish with some light silvering at the muzzle, a light turn ring on the recessed cylinder and a few light handling marks. The Magna trigger and standard hammer retain rich case hardened colors with a faint operation mark seen on the hammer. The diamond checkered factory walnut Magna grips with silver S&W medallions are in very good to excellent condition with most of the loss on the right panel which consist of light handling marks and small, shallow chip of wood missing below the medallion. The grips, frame, crane, cylinder, extractor and barrel have correct matching serial numbers. The gun includes a wonderful condition original factory gold box that is correctly end labeled and hand numbered to the gun and contains a cleaning rod, bore brush, bore mop and early style screwdriver. This is a fine example of Pre-model 27. (86886-11) {C&R}

Smith & Wesson Post War Transitional 357 Magnum Hand Ejector Revolver

Lot #5 (Sale Order 5 of 711)

serial #S71729, 357 Magnum, 8 3/8" pinned barrel with an excellent bore. This 1947 Ð 1948 made, five screw revolver retains 99% plus original blue finish with a light turn ring on the recessed cylinder the only blemish observed. The radial grooved hammer and Magna trigger retain bold case-hardened colors with no operation marks seen. The big N frame has like new diamond checkered factory walnut Magna grips with silver S&W medallions. The grips and all appropriate parts are correctly numbered to the gun. This revolver has the post war blue adjustable micrometer rear sight but was equipped with a King Patridge front sight equipped with removable blade. The revolver includes a superb condition original gold factory box that is correctly end labeled and hand numbered to the gun and contains a cleaning rod and bore mop. According to Jim Supica in the Standard Catalogue of Smith & Wesson perhaps as few as six guns with barrels 8" or longer were made during the 1946 Ð 1950 transitional period before the pre-model 27 production started at serial #S75000. This is a truly striking rare gun that has seen very little if any use. (86886-10) {C&R}

Winchester Pre '64 Model 70 Rifle

Lot #6 (Sale Order 6 of 711)

serial #395893, 257 Roberts, 24" barrel with a bright minty bore. This 1957 production rifle has obviously spent no time chasing game. The rifle features the Monte Carlo stock of the period and is sighted with a silver bead front and Lyman folding rear sight. The bolt is properly electric-pencil numbered to the rifle on the underside and features the type III safety and drilled bolt handle, all correct for the period. The rifle is in stellar condition with the metal surfaces retaining 99% original finish with the only loss on the right frame rail and corresponding areas of extractor. The checkered pistolgrip stock rates excellent plus with 98% original finish, crisp checkering and one or two light handling marks; factory sling swivels are present. (16652-6) {C&R}

Winchester Pre '64 Model 70 Rifle

Lot #7 (Sale Order 7 of 711)

serial #21410, 22 Hornet, 24" barrel with a bright minty bore. This pre-war rifle remains in very fine condition. The bolt is properly electric-pencil numbered to the rifle and is equipped with the early knurled safety. The rifle is sighted with a silver bead front and Winchester 22G rear sight. The rifle features the early style polished action and metal surfaces retain 98% original blue with just the tiniest bit of edge wear on front end of floorplate. The pistolgrip walnut stock features the early fine checkering and checkered steel buttplate. The condition of the stock is fabulous with 98% original finish remaining and with a few very light handling marks. A very clean 1939 production rifle. (16652-1) {C&R}

Whitney Kennedy Small Frame Sporting Rifle

Lot #8 (Sale Order 8 of 711)

serial #1260, 44-40, 24" round barrel with an excellent bore. This rifle features the "S" lever and remains in nice condition. The barrel and magazine retain about 25% original blue finish blending with a smooth and even brown patina. The action retains about 80% original blue finish with most loss on belly which is mostly gray and tangs which are similar in color. There are some scattered light scratches in the surface of the action, not overly obtrusive but they warrant mention. The hammer retains a good deal of original color case-hardened finish. The plain walnut buttstock and forend rate very good with about 95% original finish remaining. The buttstock has a neat period repair to the wrist consisting of oval brass panels inlet and screwed to either side of the wrist. Both brass panels bear a wonderful untouched patina, the left panel engraved "Philip Miller / Traverse City MI", the right lightly scratched-engraved "LAH / Mustadt / Ontario". The rifle wears its original crescent steel buttplate with sliding door compartment. The rifle is sighted with standard open sporting sights. A nice Whitney Kennedy sporting rifle with neat period repair. (16520-2802) {ANTIQUE} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Winchester Model 1895 Flatside Rifle

Lot #9 (Sale Order 9 of 711)

serial #678, 38-72 WCF, 26" round barrel with an excellent bore. This is a nice honest rifle. The barrel retains about 50% original blue finish blending with a smooth brown patina and with some light oxidation staining present. The action retains about 70% original blue finish also blending with a smooth brown patina in areas of loss and also showing some light oxidation staining and a couple very light scratches through the finish only. The plain walnut buttstock and forend rate near excellent with about 90% original finish remaining and with a single hole in toeline where a sling stud was removed, there is no evidence of any type of forward sling mount. The forend has a schnabel tip with ebony insert. The rifle is sighted with standard open sporting sights. A very nice second year production three digit 1895 rifle. (16520-2354) {ANTIQUE} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Merrimack Arms Deluxe Ballard Sporting Rifle

Lot #10 (Sale Order 10 of 711)

serial #20102, 38 CF, 24" octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a lovely rifle. The barrel retains about 70% original blue finish with nearly all loss coming on the top and top left flats where there is scattered light and in some places moderate pitting present. The balance of the barrel shows nice original blue and the areas of pitting are dark brown and not overly obtrusive. The action shows about 85% original color case-hardened finish which has softened but still shows subtle colors throughout. The uncheckered buttstock and iron capped forend forend show very nice figure, particularly the buttstock and both rate excellent with 95% original finish remaining and with just light handling marks present. There is sling swivel mounted very neatly in a dovetail in the bottom of the barrel with corresponding stud in toeline of stock. This rifle features the manual extractor mounted in bottom breech end of forend along with a gold washed Beach combination front sight, two leaf folding rear barrel sight and the original tang mounted peepsight mounted in dovetail in top rear of action. Merrimack Arms sporting rifles with condition are very rare, deluxe variations are extremely rare. (16651-44) {ANTIQUE} [John and Jan Wills Collection]

Engraved Volcanic Lever Action No. 1 Pocket Pistol By New Haven Arms Company

Lot #11 (Sale Order 11 of 711)

serial #1445, .31 caliber, 3 1/2" octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a fabulous little Volcanic. The brass frame features wonderful loose flowing factory scroll engraving on sides of frame and having lovely foliate border engraving along the top of the frame and down the backstrap. This pistol has an unusual barrel marking reading "NEW HAVEN CONN. / PATENT FEB. 14. 1854" and the right side of the lever shows assembly number "8". The condition of this little pistol is fabulous with the barrel retaining about 60% bright original blue finish with areas of loss bearing a smooth gray brown patina. The blue loss on the barrel looks to be from flaking and not wear and the areas of loss are quite smooth. The frame shows very sharp engraving, crisp edges and bears a wonderful even patina. The hammer is a pleasing mix of faded color case-hardened finish and gray patina. The bolt retains lots of bright original fire blue as does the cartridge lifter. The grips are each stamp-numbered to the gun and rate excellent plus with 95% original varnish remaining. A superb Volcanic pocket pistol. Investment grade. (16520-4038) {ANTIQUE} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Rifle

Lot #12 (Sale Order 12 of 711)

serial #55779, 32-40, 30" part round part octagon No. 2 weight barrel with a bright excellent bore. This rifle is in wonderful condition. The barrel retains 90% evenly thinning original blue with areas of thinning blending with a smooth brown patina. The action retains 95% brilliant original color case-hardened finish. The plain walnut buttstock and forend rate excellent with 85% original finish remaining with most loss being on belly of forend. The rifle has been fitted with a factory Swiss buttplate which does not fit perfectly and with the very edge of the buttstock having been lightly beveled to meet the buttplate. A good wood man could likely fit a factory crescent buttplate to this rifle in a fashion that would be undetectable. The rifle is sighted with a windgauge front, open rear slot and a mid-range Vernier tang mounted peepsight. Overall a nice, high condition antique High Wall with one period alteration. (16520-1756) {ANTIQUE} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Bullard Semi-Deluxe Takedown Single Shot Target Rifle

Lot #13 (Sale Order 13 of 711)

serial #3690, 38-55, 28" part round part octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore. This rifle is in wonderful all original condition. The barrel of this rifle retains about 80% evenly thinning original blue finish with the octagonal breech section being mostly a smooth brown patina. The frame retains 90 - 95% original blue finish with some striations through the finish bearing a pleasing smooth brown patina. The hammer and lever retain strong original color case-hardened finish. The un-checkered pistol grip buttstock and forend show some nice figure and rate excellent retaining 95% original finish and showing nice honest raised grain. The buttplate is a steel rifle type butt that may or may not be original although it fits very nicely, the wood beneath the buttplate is completely undisturbed. The rifle is sighted with a globe front, blank in rear slot and a Soule windage adjustable tang mounted peepsight is present. A lovely Bullard rifle. (16651-17) {ANTIQUE} [John and Jan Wills Collection]

Maynard Improved No. 16 Target Rifle

Lot #14 (Sale Order 14 of 711)

serial #26348, .32-35, 28" part round part octagon barrel with an excellent bore. This is a very nice rifle with the barrel being correctly numbered to the action. The condition is quite nice with the barrel retaining about 90% original blue finish with wear being even and mostly along the high edges. The action retains 95% original color case-hardened finish which remains quite strong and rich. The checkered pistolgrip buttstock and forend are of very highly figured American black walnut and rate very good plus with lots of original finish on the butt and less on the forend from honest period carry wear. The checkering remains quite strong with just the lightest wear present. The rifle is equipped with its original nickel plated brass Swiss buttplate with only traces of original nickel remaining and with the brass showing a lovely rich patina. The rifle is sighted with a globe front with removable inserts, no rear seat and its original folding tang mounted peepsight. The original sight rest stud at rear of top tang is present. This is a very nice deluxe Maynard rifle. (16520-2732) {ANTIQUE} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Colt Lightning Medium Frame Factory Cutaway Rifle

Lot #15 (Sale Order 15 of 711)

serial #28968, 44-40, 8" round barrel with full magazine and a bright minty bore with just a little oxidation at the muzzle. This is one of approximately 50 factory demonstrator Lightning rifles made between 1885 and 1890, this one being made in 1888. The frame has 11 milled openings to allow viewing of the internal mechanism of the rifle. The forend is a typical two-piece checkered walnut forend and the buttstock is cut and rounded over just before the comb. Metal surfaces of rifle are a brown patina with some scattered old surface oxidation and some minor light scattered pitting. The area with the Rampant Colt is milled away and there are traces of bright original blue in protected areas. The stocks rate excellent with the forend screws showing light oxidation. The rifle functions perfectly. A rare and completely honest Colt Lightning factory cutaway. (16891-6) {ANTIQUE}

Colt Officer'S Model Target Revolver

Lot #16 (Sale Order 16 of 711)

serial #643062, 32 Colt, 6" heavy barrel with a minty bore. This 1940 production revolver features Patridge adjustable target sights and is in a desirable chambering. The condition of the revolver is flawless. Metal surfaces of revolver retain 99% plus original blue finish overall. The sides of the hammer retain their bright polish and the checkered walnut grips with silver Rampant Colt medallions are mint. The revolver comes in its original purple Colt box numbered in pencil on bottom to the gun. The box is numbered again in pencil inside the lid and also bears the name "Capt. Flynn". The condition of the box is superb and the end label is correct with the "2" in the caliber being an applied label over the original "8" as these 32 caliber revolvers were made in very limited quantities. Included in the box is a cleaning brush, screwdriver and "Shooting Suggestions" sheet. This revolver is virtually perfect. (16651-65) {C&R}

Colt Model 1877 Thunderer Revolver

Lot #17 (Sale Order 17 of 711)

serial #46330, 41 Colt, 2 1/2" barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a desirable "storekeeper's" configuration with the ejectorless short barrel and also features an etched panel and blue and case colored finish. The condition is very nice with the barrel and cylinder retaining about 70% original blue with loss due to flaking and with those areas of loss bearing a lovely smooth brown patina. The left side of the barrel shows a strong fully legible etch. The frame retains about 95% strong original color case-hardened finish. The gripframe retains about 65% original blue which is bright and strong with wear being just along the backstrap which is now a smooth brown patina. The grips are period mother-of-pearl replacements. A handsome little 1883 production Thunderer snubby. (16520-981) {ANTIQUE} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Colt New Service Target Revolver

Lot #18 (Sale Order 18 of 711)

serial #83325, 44 Russian and S&W Special, 7 1/2" barrel with a bright excellent bore. This revolver features a square notch rear sight and blued bead front with checkered gripstraps and trigger. The metal surfaces of the revolver retain 97% plus original blue finish with most loss at the muzzle and the smallest amount of light thinning on left side of barrel toward muzzle. The hammer spine retains nearly all of its original fire blued finish and polish on sides of hammer remains bright. The fancy diamond checkered factory walnut grips with brass Rampant Colt medallions rate excellent with 95% original finish remaining and showing sharp checkering. A very fine 1915 production New Service Target with dual caliber marking. (16651-79) {C&R} [John and Jan Wills Collection]

Colt New Service Target Revolver

Lot #19 (Sale Order 19 of 711)

serial #18167, 44 Russian, 7 1/2" barrel with a bright excellent bore. This old model target revolver shows the barrel address with last patent date of 1901 and has original high polish blue finish. This flattop frame revolver has an adjustable "U" notch rear sight with blued bead front, checkered gripstraps and trigger. The condition of the revolver is excellent with 95% original blue remaining with primary wear at the muzzle and on left side of frame from locking latch rubbing lightly on the frame. The hammer spine and trigger retain strong original fire blue with sides of hammer showing good bright polish. The correct early style diamond checkered grips rate excellent and fit perfectly with 95% original finish and sharp checkering. A lovely New Service Old Model Target. (16651-75) {C&R} [John and Jan Wills Collection]

Beautiful Owens Brothers Magazine Sporting Rifle By Bob Owen

Lot #20 (Sale Order 20 of 711)

30-06, 24" barrel with a bright very good plus to near excellent bore which shows only some very light frosting nearer the breech. The metal surfaces retain about 95-97% of an older restored rust blued finish, there being some tiny remnants of some streaky, extremely light pinprick pitting beneath. The bottom metal shows slightly more toning to gray, especially along its sharp edges and the front extension. The bolt body shows only light wear with the extractor showing the mottled burnishing that was popular during the period. The receiver and first 5" of the barrel show lovely loose flowing foliate scroll with background punch dot shading by Rudolf Kornbrath, the front ring with a nice depiction of a large bull moose head. The bottom metal is engraved in similar fashion with the floorplate showing wonderful depictions of a grizzly bear and a bull elk, forever separated by a large flowing flourish of foliate scroll. The bolt handle and shroud show the same lovely Kornbrath engraving along with geometric borderline embellishment while the knob proper shows four coarsely checkered panels for positive grasping with a flower on its very bottom surface. The rifle is stocked classic style in a nice grade of English walnut and rates very good with overall dings and handling marks from the years of use afield. The rifle features nice scant comb flutes with a rounded shadow line left-side cheekpiece. The checkered pistol grip panels are flawlessly executed and nicely bordered with tiny diamonds accenting their front-most sections, the forend area is profusely checkered over all in a flawless wrap-around pattern which is borderless except for its rear-most edge adjacent to the magazine box; it features arrow-shaped ribbons left and right with the same accenting diamond in each rear-most panel. The rifle features European-style sling swivels, an un-engraved gold monogram plate along the toeline, a beautiful bone forend tip and a blued steel pistolgrip cap which is nicely engraved. The typical fully checkered buttplate is present with engraved widows peak giving a 13 1/2" length of pull; beneath the trap we find a thong and brush, spare firing pin nose and spare Marbles Sheard style front sight. The barrel shows the appropriate early maker mark "Owens Brothers Saquoit New York". The gun is sighted with a sporting ramp front which supports a Marbles Sheard sight. The face of the ramp is neatly matted and there are light sprays of geometric and foliate engraving surrounding the ramp. The rear of the striker is neatly fitted with a Lyman aperture sight, the screw-in aperture no longer present. This particular rifle is featured in Custom Gunmakers of the 20th Century and pictured on page 66. Mr. Owen was an exceptional craftsman and started in the business making "best quality" arms, a fact this rifle is testament to; these arms are extremely scarce and very rarely encountered. Really an astonishing arm done by this extremely talented maker. (36650-8) {C&R} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Lovely Custom 1903 Springfield Magazine Sporting Rifle From Kirkwood Of Boston

Lot #21 (Sale Order 21 of 711)

serial #1406893, 30-06, 24" star gauged barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 98-99% excellent quality maker rust blue. The bolt body is bright with the nice crosshatched burnishing seen during the period, the extractor with light wear. The shroud shows remnants of some silvery case-hardening mixing with its rust blue. The receiver races have been honed bright and the right race and follower neatly jeweled. The bottom metal shows the tiniest amount of light oxidation, it is unobtrusive. The gun is stocked classic style with a nice left side flared shadow line cheekpiece. The stock is of English walnut and rates very good plus to near excellent showing only some very minor handling marks from light use and with some a very stunning grain in the butt, especially in the area of the cheekpiece. The grip shows borderless checkered panels with the forend wraparound, each showing numerous very tiny little overruns which are somewhat amusing. The rifle is very classic with its horn forend tip, blued steel gripcap and checkered steel buttplate providing a 13 3/4" length of pull. There are generous quick detachable swivel studs along the toeline and underside of the forend. The rifle is sighted with a banded sporting ramp front which supports a simple bead sight along with a knurled hood while the rear receiver ring supports a Lyman aperture sight. The front guard screw shows some very light damage and there is a small ding or scratch just ahead of it on the front extension. There are two squarish cracks left and right at the very front of the stock flat, disassembly reveals a repair to a crack through the recoil lug area, very professionally done, utilizing bedding compound, it is likely these cracks may have been caused by the installation of a hidden crossbolt, they are unobtrusive and barely worth the mention. the underside of the barrel is star gauge numbered "A/483" and the star gauge mark is present at the muzzle. The rifle comes with a copy of a June 8, 1934-dated voucher from the DCM and a copy of an SRS letter, showing shipment of this rifle by serial number, NRA Type Sporter, to Dr. Judson A Smith, care of Kirkwood Brothers Boston. Overall a very handsome 30s-made Kirkwood sporter that likely shoots extremely well with its lovely star gauged barrel. (36649-11) {C&R}

Custom 1903 Rock Island Magazine Sporting Rifle By Fred Adolph

Lot #22 (Sale Order 22 of 711)

serial #235874, 30-06, 24" 7-13 dated barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barreled action retains perhaps 90-92% original blue, actually appearing much stronger under normal ambient light, with the loss due primarily to just even fading. The bolt body and handle show excellent restored blue with minor operational marks and light toning on the knob, also with some pinprick pits in that area. Built on an NRA action, the bottom metal retains about 70% original blue, the front extension with the flaming bomb and NRA stamp, the center of the floorplate with the name of the fellow for-whom it was built, "GW Mixter/1916" engraved in a scrolled riband; there are some dings on the triggerguard bow, they are unobtrusive. The gun is beautifully stocked classic style with a lovely pinched comb and a rounded left-side cheekpiece with a shadow line. The grip features flawlessly checkered panels with mullered borders while the forend has a wrap-around pattern. The arm has a very graceful schnabel tip and a scalloped hard rubber grip cap with a length of pull to the grooved trapdoor buttplate of 13 7/8". The stock itself rates very good plus to excellent showing only sparse, very minor dings and handling marks from use afield. There is a tiny chip missing from the rear of the receiver tang and a very tiny crack starting near the magazine cut off inlet, neither of these relevant. The rifle is sighted with a Marbles bead in the original front banded ramp and there is a Lyman receiver sight in place on the rear bridge. George Webber Mixter was an Army colonel among other things and was chief of aircraft production. He was a graduate of Yale and Johns Hopkins and would become the director and vice president of John Deere, his family company, and was president and general manager of the Pierce-Arrow Motor Car Company for a period of time. Really an absolutely lovely Adolph rifle in a very fine state of condition. The arm is pictured and discussed in Custom Gunsmiths of the 20th Century, volume 2. An absolutely superb example, clearly one of the finest Adolph's around. (36650-20) {C&R} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Interesting 1903 Springfield Magazine Sporting Rifle By Seymour Griffin

Lot #23 (Sale Order 23 of 711)

serial #684170, 30-06, 24" barrel with a very good bore showing sharp rifling but with minor frosting within the grooves. The barreled action retains about 98% very nicely restored rust blue. The bottom metal is similar and is beautifully Rudolf Kornbrath engraved with his typical loose foliate scroll on front extension, bow of guard and surrounding a game scene vignette of a grizzly bear on the floorplate. The bow of the guard has the initials "FMH" inlaid in gold. The classic style stock rates very good to very good plus with the overall minor dings and handling marks one would expect from a field-used rifle. The forend is three-quarter-length, typical of Griffin's early stocks, terminating in a nice schnabel. There is a rounded left side cheekpiece with shadow line, bone pistolgrip cap which shows a bit of insect damage and a checkered and lightly engraved trapdoor buttplate giving a 13 3/4" length of pull. The generous grip panels are very nicely checkered and feature mullered borders, the right panel showing a number of tiny over-runs. The forend panels are lovely as well, also with mullered borders, close inspection revealing a tiny overrun here or there. The most interesting part of the rifle is a silver plaque affixed to the right side of the butt which details the rifle's history. It mentions the gun being recovered in Fismes France in August 1918 and being carried by a member of the 111th infantry in the Argonne Forest. When returned to America the rifle was presented by Capt. Charles Johnston, Headquarters 111th infantry to a Mr. F M Hoblitt (Frederick M Hoblitt of New York City was the general manager of sales for the Ajax Rubber Company and connected with other automotive interests) and converted to a sporting rifle in 1919 by Mr. Griffin. Fismes was the scene of horrific fighting in August 1918, the village basically reduced to rubble, American casualties disastrous. Hopefully Mr. Hoblitt was able to put the rifle to good, more peaceful uses afield in the forests of upstate New York or wherever the road took him. Charles Johnston was captain of Company G, 111th Infantry. Overall a lovely early Griffin still in a very fine state of condition with a quite a story to tell, further diligent researcher may turn up the connection between Johnston and Hoblitt. (36650-10) {C&R} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Lovely Griffin & Howe Pre '64 Winchester Model 70 Rifle

Lot #24 (Sale Order 24 of 711)

serial #34217, 270 Win, 24" Winchester barrel with a bright excellent bore showing a throat so crisp it appears unfired. The metal surfaces retain 98 to near 99% top-quality G&H rust blue, there being the tiniest ghost of some radial scratches about 2" in front of the receiver ring, they are actually missed at first glance. The bolt body and extractor are bright and show exceptional cross-hatch burnishing while the right receiver race and magazine follower show lovely engine turning, the left race honed bright; the rear of the receiver itself has been neatly narrowed from its original cloverleaf configuration and is very pleasing. The bolt handle has been gracefully sculpted and checkered in teardrop panels top and bottom on the knob; the safety was modified by G & H and sports a larger grooved thumb piece and now acts upon the right side of the shroud, rather than atop it as the original prewar safety did. The rifle is stocked classic style with a flared shadow line cheekpiece in a nice grade of English walnut, the stock rates excellent showing only a small handful of the very sparsely scattered very light handling marks here or there; there is a tiny flake starting at the left side of the butt's widows peak which could easily be arrested. There are checkered grip panels which are nicely bordered and the forearm has a flawless wrap-around pattern. The rifle features the Griffin & Howe signature bone forend tip, blued pistolgrip cap and has a very nice checkered and engraved trapdoor buttplate providing a 13 7/8" length of pull. There is an oval German silver monogram plate along the toeline which is neatly block engraved "HAS" and there is a Griffin & Howe swivel stud on the toeline, with a barrel band base soldered to the barrel. The rifle is sighted with the original Winchester matted front ramp with simple bead sight and heavily knurled G&H hood, the rear sight boss has been turned from the barrel and the receiver now sports a Lyman aperture sight in the factory holes on its left side; there is a sight bridge and bridge blank included with the rifle. The left side of the receiver has also been fitted with a G & H quick-detach base and ring set which supports a 2 1/2X Lyman Alaskan telescopic sight with post and crosshair reticle and bright excellent optics. The scope itself rates excellent with nearly all its original blue. The rifle is absolutely superb and does not appear to have seen any use since leaving the Griffin & Howe. A super rifle, in a super caliber, with wonderful amenities. (36652-34) {C&R}

Superb Marlin Ballard No. 6 Schuetzen Rifle

Lot #25 (Sale Order 25 of 711)

serial #26308, 38-55, 32" heavy weight part round part octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a completely honest, untouched and high condition example of one of the most handsome of Ballard rifles. The frame features lovely relief floral scroll engraving with a trotting buck in round panel on left side and a standing bear in round panel on the right side. The barrel is heavy with the octagonal section being identical to the frame in size. The rifle features factory adjustable double set triggers, ball and spur lever, factory target sights and heavy Swiss buttplate. All serial numbers match on the frame, barrel, forend, buttstock, buttplate and stock tang. The barrel retains 95% original blue with just a little light even thinning and some light silvering along the highest edges. The frame retains about 80% fading original color case-hardened finish which has a lovely antique appearance. The checkered straight grip buttstock and forend are of nicely figured walnut and rate excellent with 95% original finish remaining and with strong, crisp checkering. The stock shows its original factory cheekpiece, just a few scattered light handing marks and it fits perfectly. The forend tip is of horn and the original Schuetzen buttplate retains virtually all of its original nickel plated finish. The rifle is sighted with a windgauge spirit level front, no rear seat and a Vernier folding tang mounted peepsight. The rifle weighs in at 15 lbs. A truly wonderful Ballard No. 6 Shuetzen rifle, the finest we have ever had the privilege of offering for sale. Investment grade. (16651-3) {ANTIQUE} [John and Jan Wills Collection]

Marlin Ballard Special Order Off Hand Target Rifle

Lot #26 (Sale Order 26 of 711)

serial #21781, 32-40, 34" part round part octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore. This rifle is basically a plain jane 6 1/2 off-hand rifle with a part octagon barrel and plain uncheckered stocks with no cheekpiece. The rifle has all matching numbers on action, barrel, forend, stock, buttplate and stock tang. The rifle is equipped with factory adjustable double set thick triggers, full loop lever and a short prong Swiss buttplate. The condition of the rifle is lovely. The barrel retains about 90% evenly thinning original blue finish which is just beginning to blend with a smooth brown patina in some areas. The action retains 80% original color case hardened finish which has just softened slightly and has a lovely appearance. There is some light oxidation staining on the left side of the action. The plain pistolgrip walnut buttstock has no cheekpiece and rates excellent plus with 95% original finish remaining. The forend does not have a horn tip and ends in a simple and subtle walnut schnabel. The rifle has a rear sight dovetail which is unusual but with the other special order features it is likely a factory slot. The rifle is sighted with a globe front, spirit level in rear seat and a high quality modern mid-range Vernier tang mounted peepsight. A lovely, honest and unusual Ballard rifle. (16651-31) {ANTIQUE} [John and Jan Wills Collection]

Marlin Ballard No. 2 Sporting Rifle

Lot #27 (Sale Order 27 of 711)

serial #30194, 32 Long CF, 28" octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a very clean and very honest Ballard. The barrel retains about 95% original blue finish with just a little light thinning near breech and on highest edges. The action retains about 75% faded original color case-hardened finish which has taken on a pleasing pewter color with subtle colors showing in most areas. The plain walnut buttstock and forend rate excellent with 95% original finish remaining and possibly a very light coat of added finish. The forend has a simple schnabel tip and the buttplate is a standard crescent sporting type. The rifle is sighted with a globe front, blank in rear slot and a high quality modern mid-range Vernier tang mounted peepsight is in place. A very nice example of the No. 2 Sporting rifle. (16651-32) {ANTIQUE} [John and Jan Wills Collection]

Rare Factory Presentation Cased Three Barrel Set Maynard First Model Sporting Rifle

Lot #28 (Sale Order 28 of 711)

serial #3822, 26" barrel in 54 caliber smoothbore, 20" barrel in 50 Maynard and 20" barrel in 35 Maynard all barrels numbered correctly. This is a stunning set, the condition is awe inspiring. The rifle features the early slab stock which is of very highly figured feather crotch walnut with an oval presentation plate of either silver or white gold in the right side that is engraved "Maynard Arms Co. to / Wm. G. Freeman". This rifle appears in all respects to be unfired. The polish on the breech face is perfect, the bores are all perfect and the polish on the muzzles and breeches is perfect. The action retains 97% original color case hardened finish with the hammer, trigger, lever pin and screws all retaining virtually all of their original fire blue. The buttplate with patchbox retains nearly all of its original blue on the right side with a little loss from flaking and the left side shows an area of pitting where rust was removed, that is the only part of the set that is not mint. The stock retains all of its original glossy finish. All three barrels retain 99% original blue finish with all three levers retaining virtually all of their original slightly softened color case-hardened finish. The rifle is replete with all of its original accessories French fitted in the original case. The accessories include a Maynard marked bullet mould, loading tools for each barrel, cleaning brushes for each barrel, patch cutter, rosewood handled turnscrew, two cartridge inserts complete with leather lanyards, powder flask which retains all of its original lacquer, five tin cannisters with embossed brass caps, four hold lubrication while the fifth contains nine rolls of Maynard tape primers, a tin of Eley percussion caps is present along with a BGI cleaning kit. All accessories are virtually as new. All three barrels have German silver blade front sights (the 35 caliber barrel with an iron ring sight protector in place) and the two rifle barrels have single standing and single folding leaf rear sights. The original Rosewood veneered case rates excellent with virtually all of its original finish and a plain monogram plate on lid. William G. Freeman was the Secretary of the Maynard Firearms Company. Special factory presentation firearms are extremely rare and represent the pinnacle of collectible arms. This set is like a time capsule, it is unused, untouched, there are no enhancements, no additions; one could not ask for a more honest and mint antique American arm. This set would be right at home within the finest collection of antique American firearms. This set is for those who enjoy owning only the very best. (16720-1) {ANTIQUE}

Custom Meunier Pattern Marlin Ballard No. 6 Schuetzen Rifle

Lot #29 (Sale Order 29 of 711)

serial #3407, 38-55, 30" heavy part round part octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore. This rifle features a heavy barrel which is nicely turned down at breech with edges of octagon barrel faceted making for a nice transition to the faceted action. The action features beautiful factory scroll engraving with a standing buck and recumbent doe at center on left side and a running buffalo at center on right side. The ring of the action shows wedges of scroll on the flats with the top flat being fully scroll engraved. The rifle features a Meunier style short forend with a nickel plated brass collar at front of forend which houses a short, threaded palm rest. The buttstock is numbered "9228" while the stock tang is properly numbered "3407". The barrel is numbered "3407" beneath collar and the forend itself is numbered "6601". The rifle is equipped with factory adjustable double set triggers and a ball and spur lever. The rifle appears in all regards to have been in this configuration since the period of use, in-other-words, this appears to be a period custom Ballard. The condition is nice with the barrel retaining about 70% evenly thinning original blue which is blending with a smooth brown patina. The action shows crisp engraving and retains a pleasing mix of faded original color case-hardened finish and a smooth gray patina. The palm rest collar retains about 95% original nickel plated finish with a patinated brass showing in areas of loss. The nicely figured walnut buttstock and forend rate near excellent with 90% plus original finish remaining and showing strong checkering. The buttstock shows several small cracks at the action which all appear tight and sound. The rifle is sighted with a windgauge front, target blocks and a mid-range Vernier adjustable tang mounted peepsight. These guns were first made in this configuration by John Meunier of Milwaukee and while some of his rifles are indeed signed, the ones that are not, like this one are referred to as either Meunier Pattern or Wisconsin style. A rare and handsome period custom Ballard target rifle. (16651-2) {ANTIQUE} [John and Jan Wills Collection]

Colt Officer'S Model Target Revolver With King Super Target Conversion

Lot #30 (Sale Order 30 of 711)

serial #18950, 22 LR, 6" barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a fabulous revolver. The gun has been fitted by King with a full rib and adjustable sights along with a King "cockeyed" hammer. The left side of the rib is marked "COLT KING SUPER TARGET". The revolver is in wonderful condition retaining 97% original blue overall with most loss being at the muzzle. The screw on left side of frame beneath the cylinder shows light slot damage and there are a couple tiny, superficial scratches adjacent to the screw. The revolver wears a set of Roper grips which rate excellent with nearly all of their original finish and with sharp checkering. The revolver cycles crisply and locks up very tightly. The revolver comes with a factory letter confirming the factory configuration and showing shipment to Momsen, Dunnegan and Ryan Company in El Paso on February 8, 1938 in a four gun shipment. Colt, King and RoperÉdoes it get any better (16651-74) {C&R} [John and Jan Wills Collection]

Superb John Wills Custom Marlin Ballard No. 2 Sporting Rifle

Lot #31 (Sale Order 31 of 711)

serial #5773, 44 WCF, 28" octagon barrel with a bright minty bore. This rifle features superbly crafted custom English walnut stocks in the factory pattern with flawlessly executed checkering, original checkered hard rubber shotgun buttplate and horn forend tip. The barrel is completely unmarked retains 99% original blue and the action retains 99% superb quality restored color case-hardened finish. The frame markings have been nicely reapplied to the left side of the action and all edges remain crisp and well-defined. The stocks are flawlessly fit and finished with perfectly cut checkering in the proper factory style. The stocks retain 98% original finish with just one small handling mark on the left side of the butt. The rifle is sighted with a modern Rocky Mountain front and standard sporting rear. Really a magnificently restored Ballard sporting rifle. (16651-36) {ANTIQUE} [John and Jan Wills Collection]

Colt Officer'S Model Target Revolver With King Super Target Conversion

Lot #32 (Sale Order 32 of 711)

serial #635791, 32 Police, 6" barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a fabulous revolver. The gun has been fitted by King with a full rib and adjustable sights, it has been modified to a short action and a King "cockeyed" hammer added. The left side of the rib is marked "COLT KING SUPER TARGET". The revolver is in wonderful condition retaining 98% plus original blue overall with most loss being at the muzzle. The revolver wears a set of Roper grips which rate excellent with nearly all of their original finish and with sharp checkering. The revolver cycles crisply and locks up very tightly. The revolver comes with a factory letter confirming the factory configuration and showing shipment to Momsen, Dunnegan and Ryan Company in El Paso on February 8, 1939 in a six gun shipment. Colt, King and RoperÉwhat a great combined effort to end up with this stellar target revolver. (16651-73) {C&R} [John and Jan Wills Collection]

Colt Shooting Master Revolver With King Conversion

Lot #33 (Sale Order 33 of 711)

serial #340346, 38 Special, 6" barrel with a bright minty bore. This fine revolver features the King rib and sights along with what looks to be a custom King hammer with wide thumbpiece. The left side of the rib is marked "COLT-KING SUPER TARGET" and the trigger is fitted with a wide target shoe. The condition of the revolver is excellent with metal surfaces retaining 95% original blue with loss due to some wear at the muzzle and thinning on the cylinder. The revolver wears a lovely pair of Roper grips which rate excellent plus with 98% original finish and sharp checkering. Action is crisp and clean. Revolver comes with factory letter confirming the factory configuration and showing shipment to Farwell, Ozmum, Kirk & Co. in St. Paul, MN on April 30, 1938; one gun shipment. (16651-93) {C&R} [John and Jan Wills Collection]

Colt Model 1902 Military Pistol

Lot #34 (Sale Order 34 of 711)

serial #41791, 38 Rimless Smokeless, 6" barrel with an as-new bore. This pistol is in immaculate condition. The metal surfaces of pistol retain 99% plus original blue finish. The hammer retains 99% original color case-hardened finish. The checkered hard rubber grips are mint. The pistol comes in its original box numbered to the gun in pencil on bottom with "Special Instruction" sheet, "Component Parts" list and cleaning brush. The box rates good plus with the right side end flaps separated and partially missing. The end labels are excellent. Unless you can find one with a little bit better box, this pistol is as good as they get. (16886-1) {C&R}

Fine Vintage Rimfire Single Shot Target Ensemble

Lot #35 (Sale Order 35 of 711)

This set consists of an H & R USRA Pistol serial #2169 and a Smith & Wesson Third Model Perfected Single Shot Pistol serial #11304. Both pistols are in 22 LR and both pistols have 10" barrels with excellent bores. The USRA retains about 95% original blue finish with most loss on the front strap and near muzzle with one series of tiny dings about 3/8" in length on right side of barrel lug. The one piece checkered walnut grips are beautifully figured and checkered with a flared butt and rate excellent plus. The Smith retains about 85 Ð 90% original blue with most loss on sides of barrel and on the small exposed section of the frontstrap. The hammer and trigger retain a good deal of their slightly faded original color case hardened finish. The original diamond checkered walnut grips rate very good showing wear commensurate with the balance of the pistol. The pistols come cased together in a period Hartmann shooters case custom fit for these pistols and including an extra set of grips for each gun, the USRA grips are factory standard grips, the Smith grips are a very finely made set of checkered thumbrest grips which rate excellent. Also included in the case are cleaning rods and implements, a shell block, a pair of American Optical shooting specs, and a 1941 dated Second Prize USRA Badge issued for the Senior League of the Saginaw Gun Club. The condition of the case and accessories is excellent. A really nice rimfire target shooter's kit. (16651-71, 72) {C&R} [John and Jan Wills Collection]

Cpa Rifle Stevens 44 1/2 Schuetzen Rifle Two Barrel Set By Paul Shuttleworth

Lot #36 (Sale Order 36 of 711)

serial #769, 30-30 Win., 22 LR, 28" part round part octagon No. 3 weight barrels cast from Douglas XX blanks with bright excellent bores. The barrels retain 98% original CPA matte blue with a few light scuffs and blemishes and are properly Shuttleworth marked. The action with ball and spur lever retain 99% brilliant crisp Stevens ripple style case colors and is equipped with a smooth wood insert. The Schuetzen style walnut stock rates excellent with a few light handling marks and blemishes and features a "S" shaped grip and dual hooked Stevens Pope style butt with lovely case colors matching the receiver. The Stevens style schnabel forends rate very good plus with some minor light handling marks mainly at the tips and are both equipped with palm rest brackets. The rifle is equipped with MVA Stevens globe style front sights on both barrels, MVA No. 139 Stevens style tang aperture sight with MVA Hadley style cup, round palm rest, MVA insert aperture card missing two inserts, rimfire breech block, extra firing pins, case colored target blocks, one-piece solid scope base, beech seater with turned wooden knob, Hoch single cavity bullet mould with wooden handles, (27) primed 30-30 brass cases and (20) 178 gain .310 Pope cast lead bullets. A superb rifle set made by Mr. Shuttleworth complete with accessories without the burden of the current year or so wait. (56520-546) [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Shiloh 1874 Sharps Creedmoor Target Falling Block Rifle

Lot #37 (Sale Order 37 of 711)

serial #0944B, 45-70, 32" part round/part octagon standard weight barrel with a bright, excellent bore. The barrel retains about 99% plus original polished blue with no visible signs of wear. The frame, lever, block and hammer have a similar amount of vibrant case colors. All of the screws with the exception of the two on the left side of the frame are factory polished. The two remaining frame screws are a matte brown and blend nicely with the case colors. The AA claro presentation grade walnut stocks rate like new and feature absolutely lovely figure and nice factory checkering patterns. The forearm features an ebony schnabel tip, the pistolgrip buttstock has the original hard rubber shotgun style buttplate. Rifle is equipped with a globe style front sight with spirit level and a long range vernier rear sight is mounted to the tang. The front sight insert is not present and there is no provision for a barrel mounted rear sight. Included with this fine target rifle are the original factory punch list hangtag, the original invoice dated "11/21/2003", owner's manual and packet of cleaning instructions. A leather sight cover is also included. A really stupendous Creedmoor style long range sporting rifle that just oozes single shot sex appeal and is in near-new overall condition. (46649-12)

Shiloh Sharps 1874 Hartford Falling Block Rifle

Lot #38 (Sale Order 38 of 711)

serial #B324, 45-70, 30" heavy octagon barrel with a bright, excellent bore and features a Hartford collar at its base. The barrel retains 99% original blue with small amounts of silvering along the edges. The frame, hammer and lever retain a similar amount of original case color. The German silver tipped walnut forearm and straight grip buttstock rate excellent and have a few very light dings. The buttstock features a hard rubber shotgun style buttplate and has some lovely figure. Rifle is equipped with a globe style front sight with level and has a long range express aperture sight mounted to the tang. The original buckhorn rear sight has been removed, but the base remains in place. An excellent long range sporting rifle in excellent condition that should be a stupendous performer. (46900-D29822)

Vic Olson Custom Ruger No. 1 Falling Block Rifle

Lot #39 (Sale Order 39 of 711)

serial #3484, 224 Wby, 24" quarter rib barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 99% original blue finish with detailed loose foliate scroll engraving on the frame, lever and breech end of the barrel with two gold bands on both ends and flawlessly executed gold images of a bighorn sheep on one side and a bobcat on the other. The borderless checkered Circassian walnut pistolgrip buttstock with left side flared shadowline cheekpiece and schnabel tipped forend rate excellent overall with some light handling blemishes present. Above the caliber on the barrel reads "Vic Olson", a former gunsmith for Browning who eventually went on his own and is now retired. Included with this well-crafted rifle is a pair of 1" scope rings. This custom Ruger No. 1 is an excellent example of the type of work Vic Olson was capable of and is chambered in a unique caliber. (156520-3382) [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Rare And Superb Frank Wesson No. 1 Long Range Rifle

Lot #40 (Sale Order 40 of 711)

serial #14, 32-40, 30" part round part octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore. This magnificent rifle was the recipient of the prestigious NRA Ten Best Weapons Medallion at the April 1985 NRA Annual Meetings held in Seattle. The barrel marking is different than the other known examples being stamped "F. WESSON MAKER / Worcester, Mass" rather than the long hand engraved barrel inscription commonly found on these rifles; this barrel marking is commonly found on the No. 2 rifles. The rifle is fitted with a full length Malcolm telescopic sight mounted in the only two dovetails in the barrel. Because of the barrel marking and because the top tang is drilled for the long range tang sight normally found on these rifles and that fact that the holes for a heel position tang sight have been neatly filled, some feel that this rifle was re-barreled by Wesson when this telescopic sight was added. The action, lock, hammer and lever all show wonderful 19th century loose floral scroll engraving with beautifully executed wolf's head on the hammer and a nice area of scroll on the heel of the buttplate. The condition of the rifle is spectacular with the barrel retaining 97% original blue finish and the action and lock showing 95% strong original color case-hardened finish. The Malcolm scope still has its original lens caps, the front may be a period replacement, the rear is clearly original and retains 95% of its original brown finish. The checkered pistolgrip buttstock and forend are of highly figured American black walnut and rate excellent with 95% of their original finish remaining. The checkering remains sharp and the forend and pistolgrip are both capped in horn. The original checkered steel shotgun buttplate is present with screws still indexed perfectly. There are 13 known No. 1 Long Range rifles, the highest observed serial number is 17, several of the known guns are not numbered. This rifle is the highest number and likely the last one made with a wedge fastened forend, the two known guns with higher numbers (15 and 17) both have screw fastened forends. This rifle is illustrated and discussed on pages 210 and 211 in volume three of the three volume set of books Frank Wesson Gunmaker. A stunning, investment quality, award winning Wesson Long Range target rifle. Suitable for those who enjoy owning the very finest antique American sporting arms. (16651-5) {ANTIQUE} [John and Jan Wills Collection]

Winchester Special Order Deluxe Jaeger Double Express Rifle

Lot #41 (Sale Order 41 of 711)

serial #AMSR-39E, 7 mm Mauser, 23 1/2" barrels with bright excellent bores. One of 200 deluxe rifles ordered by Aero Marine in 1984, the barrels retain 98-99% original blue with scroll engraved side bolsters and very faint silvering at the top muzzle. The satin finish stainless steel receiver, top opening lever, triggerguard, grip cap, forearm iron and lever rate excellent and are beautifully scroll engraved. The scroll surrounds an antelope on the left side of the receiver, mountain ram scene on the right side of the receiver and whitetail scene on the underside of the receiver which is also engraved "WINCHESTER / Jaeger". The hand checkered walnut pistolgrip stock with raised cheekpiece and schnabel fingergroove forearm rate near excellent with a few light handling marks and butt is equipped with a factory solid rubber recoil pad. Rifle features a quarter rib with folding rear sight and includes a set of "joystick" lever release bases and rings. An excellent condition special order Double Express Rifle. (56520-87) [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Winchester Grand European Xtr Double Rifle

Lot #42 (Sale Order 42 of 711)

serial #DRN01217E, 257 Roberts, 23 1/2" barrels with bright excellent bores. The barrels retain 98% original blue with a few pinprick specks of fine oxidation staining along the left side of the upper barrel and scroll engraved side bolsters. The satin finish stainless steel receiver, top opening lever, triggerguard, grip cap, forearm iron and lever rate excellent and are beautifully scroll engraved. The scroll surrounds a profile of a wild boar on the left side of the receiver, a profile of a stag on the right side of the receiver and a profile of a ram on the underside of the receiver which is also engraved "Grand European". The checkered walnut pistolgrip Monte Carlo stock and fingergroove forearm rate near excellent with a few light dents and handling marks in the buttstock which is equipped with a factory solid rubber recoil pad. Rifle features a quarter rib with folding rear sight and includes a set of "joystick" lever release bases and rings. Some of the mounting screws show minor slot wear. An excellent example Grand European double rifle. (56520-86) [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Colt Sauer Grand African Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #43 (Sale Order 43 of 711)

serial #CR133, 458 Win. Mag, 24" ported barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 98-99% original blue with a couple pin size spots of silvering on the barrel and front sight, the front barrel band is a duller plum brown. The checkered walnut Monte Carlo pistolgrip stock with rosewood forend tip and gripcap rate excellent with a few light scratches and handling marks. Rifle is equipped with a hooded white bead ramp front sight, adjustable rear sight and includes two factory magazines. An overall excellent example Grand African rifle. (56835-1)

Mauser Model 66Sm Magnum Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #44 (Sale Order 44 of 711)

serial #G23862, 8x68S, 26" barrel with an excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 95-97% original blue toning to gray with scattered light pinprick pitting on the barrel. The checkered pistolgrip walnut Monte Carlo stock with raised cheekpiece rates excellent with a few light handling marksand a small hole in the belly of the stock where the rear swivel stud is no longer present. The ventilated rubber recoil pad is partially collapsed and crazed from solvent. The rifle is equipped with open sights, the front sight hood is no longer present and double set triggers. Installed is a Carl Zeiss Diatal 6x42 mm scope with post and crosshair reticle and clear optics in double claw mounts. An honest, overall very good plus condition Model 66SM magnum rifle. (56520-2831) [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Winchester Model 21 Trap Grade Double Ejectorgun

Lot #45 (Sale Order 45 of 711)

serial #18847, 12 ga., 30" barrels choked full and full with bright excellent bores. This is a very crisp and little used 21. The barrels retain 97% original blue overall with metal front and mid beads present. The action is marked on belly "TRAP" and retains 98% strong original blue overall. The checkered uncapped pistolgrip buttstock and beavertail forend show very nice feather crotch grain and rate excellent plus with 98% original finish remaining, sharp checkering and just a couple light handling marks. The shotgun features a single selective trigger and ejectors. The shotgun has a 14 3/8" pull over factory "WINCHESTER" marked solid red rubber pad and shows drops of 1 1/2" and 1 7/8". A very clean and very fine Model 21 Trap. (16652-30) {C&R}

Winchester Model 21 Boxlock Double Ejectorgun

Lot #46 (Sale Order 46 of 711)

serial #19733, 12 Ga, 28" matted rib barrels choked improved modified and improved cylinder with bright excellent bores. The barrels and frame retain 95% original blue finish with some areas lightly thinning and some scattered light oxidation staining present. The letters "BBH" have been engraved vertically along the triggerguard, representing Elizabeth "Beth" Borden Hines, wife of Ralph J. Hines who was once the owner of a wealthy lumber company out of Chicago in the early 20th Century. The checkered pistolgrip walnut buttstock and forend rate excellent overall with the exception of some expected handling marks from the years and a couple of small areas of lightly faded varnish as well as a two inch crack on the forend that wraps around from the center forend latch to the high rear left edge; the checkering remains crisp as the day it left New Haven. The length of pull from the single trigger to the checkered butt measures to a short 13" on this attractive little shotgun with drops of 1 1/2" and 2". A custom brown leather luggage-style case has been made for Mrs. Hines, marked "BBH" on the outside with a metal plate on the inside marked "MRS. RALPH J. HINES / 33 EAST 66TH ST. / NEW YORK". Included are a wooden cleaning rod, snap caps, cleaning implements and a lovely bone spare parts bottle with screw-off top. This Model 21 would be an ideal choice for the advanced female or youth double gun enthusiast or collector of unique shotguns. (156520-2412) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Winchester Model 12 Pigeon Grade Trap Slide Action Shotgun

Lot #47 (Sale Order 47 of 711)

serial #1968346, 12 Ga, 30" ventilated rib barrel choked full with a bright excellent bore and correct offset proofs. The metal surfaces retain 98% original blue finish with some light scratches and operational loss on the magazine tube; the top rear section of the receiver has a matte finish with some dark patches where the finish has been slightly blemished. The bolt and follower are nicely jeweled; the bolt face shows some slight operational wear. The deluxe grade walnut Monte Carlo pistolgrip buttstock and forend rate excellent overall with some scattered handling marks and light scratches present and display robust checkering along the wrist and forend. This beautifully crafted shotgun is a truly excellent example of a Winchester Model 12 Pigeon Grade. (156520-2885) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Winchester Model 12 Skeet Slide Action Shotgun

Lot #48 (Sale Order 48 of 711)

serial #1107321, 12 Ga, 26" solid rib barrel choked WS-1 with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 98% original blue finish displaying some very fine scratches in scattered areas; the barrel is starting to tone to a pleasing plum color. The bolt and follower are nicely jeweled; the bolt face has some very light operational wear. The deluxe walnut pistolgrip buttstock and forend display crisp checkering and rate excellent overall with the exception of some light scattered dings and handling marks. An overall truly fine example of a Model 12 Skeet shotgun. (156520-1455) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Winchester Model 12 Skeet Slide Action Shotgun

Lot #49 (Sale Order 49 of 711)

serial #1115895, 12 Ga, 26" solid rib barrel choked WS-1 with a bright excellent bore. The metal surface retain 95% original blue finish with some light scattered surface oxidation and a cluster of impact marks and scratches on the left side of the receiver where the barrel and frame meet; the bolt face and lift gate are a tarnished brown patina as well. The select grade checkered pistolgrip walnut buttstock and forend rate very good overall with some handling marks and light scratches throughout. A very good and functional Model 12 Skeet altogether. (156520-1517) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Winchester Model 1894 Trapper Carbine

Lot #50 (Sale Order 50 of 711)

serial #812956, 25-35 WCF, 15" barrel with a very good bore with very light pinprick pitting. It is rare to find an 1894 trapper in such fine condition as this. The barrel and magazine tube retain 75-80% original blue finish with a bit of silvering at the muzzle and some light thinning primarily along the top of the barrel with some very faint oxidation staining present in a few spots. The frame has mostly toned to a pewter-brown with some scattered patches of oxidation staining; there is a small amount of original blue remaining on the left side surrounding the saddlering stud. The hammer and lever display a nice even pewter-brown patina throughout with no case-hardened color remaining. The plain straight grip gumwood buttstock and forend rate good to near very good overall with some added finish and expected dings and dents from the years. A fine 1/2" crack cuts the corner of the top right edge of the wrist at the elbow of the upper tang and frame. The standard blade front sight and rear ladder style carbine sight are featured. Overall a superb example of a Trapper Carbine in a state of condition that far surpasses most of its counterparts. Listed by serial number in the BATFE "Firearms Curios or Relics List" as exempt from the provisions of the NFA and classified as C&R. (156520-3380) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Winchester Model 1886 Deluxe Rifle

Lot #51 (Sale Order 51 of 711)

serial #29990, 45-90, 26" part round part octagon barrel with half magazine and a bright excellent bore. This fabulous rifle has lots of special order features which include: part round barrel, short magazine, fancy wood, checkered pistolgrip, shotgun buttplate, single set trigger and sling swivels. The barrel and exposed section of magazine retain about 80% original blue with loss on sides of barrel ahead of forend where metal has turned to a pleasing gray brown patina with strong blue on all other areas. The action retains about 85% original color case-hardened finish with most loss on belly where the metal shows a smooth silver gray patina. The sides of action have mellowed some but still show nice contrast, particularly on the left side. The checkered pistolgrip buttstock and forend are of highly figured American black walnut and rate excellent with 95% original finish remaining and with crisp checkering. The pistolgrip is the early rounded type with ebony insert and the smooth steel shotgun buttplate bears a pleasing gray brown patina. The left side of the tang and the top tang inlet of stock both have matching assembly numbers "1060" with the tang being additionally marked "S XXX". The rifle is sighted with standard open barrel sights. The rifle letters as follows: Rifle, 45-90, 1/2 octagon, set trigger, checkered stock, pistol grip, Lyman front, 1/2 magazine, shotgun butt, sling swivels, 4 cartridges and shows a ship date of July 18, 1889. A simply fabulous deluxe 1886 rifle with lots of cool options. Investment quality. (16520-2272) {ANTIQUE} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Winchester Model 1894 Trapper Carbine

Lot #52 (Sale Order 52 of 711)

serial #639712, 30 WCF, 15" barrel with a very good bore. The barrel and full length magazine have mostly toned to a speckled pewter-brown patina with scattered oxidation staining including several handling marks however there are generous traces of original finish remaining in protected areas. The frame has completely toned to pewter-brown with light remnants of pitting in a few sporadic clusters. The lever and hammer still have traces of original color case-hardened finish with most of the surfaces toned to a dark brown patina. The straight grip carbine style gumwood buttstock and forend rate good overall with several dings and dents present as well as a round plug or repair at the toe of the buttstock. The wood is no longer flush around the edges of the tangs or receiver and there are a few cracks on both the buttstock and forend ranging from 1" to 2 1/2". The original sights and saddle ring are present however the rear ladder style carbine sight loosely pivots on its hinge. The rifle comes with its original BATFE letter exempting it from the provisions of the NFA by serial number. A great little trapper carbine with some character but a sound investment piece nevertheless. (156520-1962) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Very Rare Winchester Model 1892 Special Order Short Rifle

Lot #53 (Sale Order 53 of 711)

serial #102645, 38 WCF, 15" barrel with a fair to near good bore showing pitting throughout however the rifling is still fairly crisp. This is a truly very rare and interesting Model 1892 rifle. The special ordered short barrel, magazine tube and forend cap display even pleasing pewter and light brown patina throughout with scattered light and some moderate pitting and handling marks present. The pleasing brown patina continues throughout the frame, giving it a somewhat honey color when held in the right light, with pitting primarily on the top and left sides, some more moderate. A handful of minute scratch marks surround one of the screw heads on the left side of the frame. The lever and hammer exhibit a few light pits and display a slightly darker case hardened brown patina. The straight grip walnut buttstock with crescent buttplate and forend rate about good to perhaps fair with some lightly added finish as well as several bruises and dings. The buttstock shows two small chips at its leading lower edge and a small crack along its left side and fits somewhat loosely to the frame. The forend shows a crack at its right side at nosecap, the left side with a 1 1/2" sliver missing in the same area; there are some moderate bruises at its left rear. A sling swivel has been installed in the toeline and it appears as though a hole in the forend has been filled from a previous swivel stud. The original front nickel blade sight and rear ladder style carbine sight are present. A letter from the Cody Firearms Museum and a copy of a hand written letter from Mr. George Madis are included. These documents provide statistical data and verify that it is indeed an 1892 short rifle with a special ordered barrel. The rifle also comes with its original BATFE letter exempting it from the provisions of the NFA by serial number. Dated 1899, this neatly configured rifle is a truly rare find and a must have for the advanced Winchester lever gun collector. (156548-2) {C&R}

Winchester Model 1892 Trapper Carbine

Lot #54 (Sale Order 54 of 711)

serial #389059, 32 WCF, 16" barrel with a fair bore showing dark moderate pitting throughout. The barrel, magazine tube and barrel band display some handling marks and a few impact marks at the muzzle end of the magazine; the surfaces are a nice even lightly pitted pewter patina with traces of brown due to oxidation staining. The frame is mostly pewter with light brown patches of surface oxidation and a dark section of brown patina surrounding the saddlering stud with some light scratches and sparse pinprick pitting; the letters "F" and "R" and what appears to be "H" have been scratched into the left leading side of the frame. The right side of the frame appears to have been lightly cleaned, most likely with steel wool. The hammer and lever are toned to pewter as well with some minor oxidation staining. The plain straight grip gumwood buttstock and forend rate good overall with several dents and bruises. The buttstock has the two letters "F / R" carved into the left side and there is a grouping of small circles with a pea sized circle behind the cluster at the rear of the lower tang that appear to have been made with a punch of some sort. The leading top right corner of the wrist has a 3/4" chip missing and there is a 3/4" crack at the rear of the upper tang. The forend has two pea-sized circle marks on the rear left side, identical in size to the one on the buttstock. The front sight is a Rocky Mountain brass blade sight and the rear is a Winchester Express multi-leaf sight. A fine little trapper's carbine with plenty of character. (156520-1795) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Rare Winchester Model 1892 Trapper Carbine

Lot #55 (Sale Order 55 of 711)

serial #235694, 44-40, 17" barrel with full magazine and a very good bore that shows a little light pitting, mostly just ahead of the chamber. This carbine has an extremely rare barrel length with not more than a few believed to have ever been produced. Like most Trappers, this carbine is well used but generally quite honest. The metal surfaces of carbine retain a gray brown patina with scattered pitting in some areas. The plain walnut buttstock and forend also show a good deal of use and rate very good with one notable area of wear to the wood in toeline just behind the lower tang. The forend is the correct shorter than standard forend found on Trapper carbines. The rear sight appears to be a correct replacement, otherwise everything on this carbine appears to be original. Carbine comes with a factory letter confirming this as a 44-40 carbine with a 17" barrel. An extremely rare '92 Trapper. (16548-1) {C&R}

Tipping & Lawden Cased And Engraved Model 1A Pepperbox

Lot #56 (Sale Order 56 of 711)

no serial number, 22 RF, 2 5/8" four barrel cluster. This little pistol shows full coverage floral scroll engraving on the frame, standing breech and backstrap while the barrel has nicely checkered thumbprints on either side each bordered to front and rear with floral scroll. The left side of the pistol bears the round Tipping & Lawden maker's mark and the barrels shows British proofs. The condition is very nice with the barrels retaining over 90% bright original blue finish. The frame retains 97% original silver-plated finish with a pleasing light tarnish present. The foliate gutta percha grips rate excellent with no chips. The pistol comes in an original blue baize lined mahogany case with burl lid and retailers label within lid which reads "Geo. W. Webb / Gun Maker / 19 High Street / Oxford". The condition of the case is excellent with slightly warped lid and over 90% original finish remaining. The interior of the case has the sliding lid compartment and accessories include a rosewood handled turnscrew, a period rosewood handled wiper and a pewter oil bottle. A handsome and very nicely embellished Tipping & Lawden pepperbox. (16229-300) {ANTIQUE} [Elliott Riggs Collection]

Tipping & Lawden Cased And Engraved Model 2B Pepperbox

Lot #57 (Sale Order 57 of 711)

serial #3148, 32 RF, 3" four barrel cluster with pitted bores. This pistol shows floral scroll engraving in full coverage on sides of frame, standing breech, backstrap and along the sides of the bar lever. The barrels have stippled thumbprints on either side with scroll to front and rear along with a nice wedge of scroll on the top of the barrel emanating from the breech. The left side of the frame bears the standard Tipping & Lawden marking in round panel. The barrels retain about 50% original blue with most blue in the flutes and most wear on the outer corners of the barrel cluster. The frame retains about 95% original silver-plated finish with just a light tarnish present. The foliate gutta percha grips rate near excellent with light wear to highest edges. The pistol comes in an original blue baize lined mahogany case with burl lid and interior showing a single triangular covered compartment. The interior of the lid shows a Deane, Adams & Deane retailers label and included accessories are a steel wiper and a key. The condition of the case is excellent. A handsome cased Tipping & Lawden pepperbox. (16229-353) {ANTIQUE} [Elliott Riggs Collection]

Tipping & Lawden Model 1A Treasure Chest Cased And Engraved Pepperbox

Lot #58 (Sale Order 58 of 711)

serial #1312, 22 RF, 2 5/8" four barrel cluster with poor bores. This pepperbox is nicely relief floral scroll engraved in quite full coverage. The barrel is cleaned and badly pitted (actually through to the bore in a couple spots) and shows no engraving or thumbprints. The frame retains a good deal of original gold wash and has a pleasing appearance. The carved ivory grips rate about excellent. The pistol comes in an extra-deluxe brass bound treasure chest case with engraved hinges and lock components. The shield on the lid is engraved with the initials "PW" and the riband beneath is engraved "Hinstock Hall". The brass bindings and other furniture on case bear a pleasing patina with generous traces of original gold wash finish present. According to Mr. Rigg's notes, the intials are those of "Phillip Wilson" who he lists as the Squire of Hinstock Hall. A cursory internet search found a Phillip Wilson who "lived at Hinstock Hall". The condition of the case is excellent with engraved and gold washed oiler, ivory handled turn screw with engraved and gold washed collar along with an ivory handled and gold washed steel wiper. A fabulous set with a horrible set of barrels. There is no personalization on the gun itself to Phillip Wilson. This is a good candidate for the fitting of another set of barrels. (16229-333) {ANTIQUE} [Elliott Riggs Collection]

Exquisite Winchester Pre '64 Model 70 Gold Inlaid And Carved Factory Custom Rifle Of Dr. Russell Smi

Lot #59 (Sale Order 59 of 711)

serial #57159, 220 Swift, 26" barrel with a bright excellent, likely unfired, bore. This lovely arm is very much a work of art and was one of five such arms rifles ordered by Dr. Russell C Smith in the late 1940s. This example retains all of its original factory deep blue finish with the barrel being neatly satin-finished stainless steel with a bright-polished muzzle. There is exceptional flowing scroll covering the entire action and bottom metal with the rear sight boss and first 3 1/2" of the barrel sharing the same lovely treatment. The area around the muzzle and front sight ramp are neatly engraved for about 4 1/2" and the bolt shroud and the entire ring and base set also embellished with the lovely flowing scroll. This outstanding work was all done by George Ulrich and he outdid himself, also engraving each screw, whether action, sling swivel, buttplate etc. right down to the factory slot blanks in the front sight ramp and rear sight boss. He has executed beautiful gold borderline engraving on floorplate, receiver and barrel breech. There are three game scene vignettes on the rifle with the animals inlaid in gold. The left rear of the receiver shows a panther on a tree limb, snarling, claws bared; the detail is really wonderful. The right side of the rear receiver ring shows a snarling wolf's head, against a stippled background, again the detail astounding. The floorplate vignette features a standing pronghorn buck with a recumbent doe, amidst the prickly pear cactus of a desert scene. The bow of the guard has the good doctors initials inlaid, monogrammed in gold "RCS" and the trigger has been gold plated. The bolt body shows some very light operational marks but it's factory jeweling is still lovely, it is appropriately numbered to the gun. The follower as well shows very nice jeweling which matches the bolt, the extractor retains all its original factory blue and the bolt knob has very nice dual checkered panels top and bottom. As-mentioned there is a factory-installed Griffin & Howe quick detachable scope base and ring set on the rifle, the receiver being pre-war style and is not drilled and tapped on the tops of the rings. The scope base and rings are equally engraved and they support a Lyman Alaskan 2 1/2 X telescopic sight with fine crosshair and dot reticle, showing bright excellent optics. The rifle is stocked Super Grade style with low comb and a rounded left-side cheekpiece with a nice ebony forend tip and inletted sling swivel bases showing nice cross-hatch engraving (the swivels are included). The stock rates excellent to very nearly as-new with a widely scattered, very light handling mark here or there, one must really search for them. The rifle is checkered and carved with beautiful borderless fleur-de-lis and riband patterns, flawlessly executed, the fleur-de-lis accented with fine background stippling. In addition to the grip panels, there is a top-of-wrist panel which flows gracefully rearward around both sides of the point of comb, the forearm pattern is wrap-around. The checkered steel buttplate is accented with loose flowing scroll around its periphery and at the center diamonds through-which the screws pass; the blued steel gripcap is engraved in the same fashion. The stock shows some very lovely grain figure in the area of the butt both left and right, this rifle in fact having the most beautiful wood of the five. This exceptional rifle is well-documented and has had a good deal written about it, it is published in The Model 70 Winchester 1937-1964, by Dean H Whitaker along with its four brothers (a copy of this book is included with the gun, signed and dedicated by the author). Really the pinnacle of Winchester custom shop work, the type and style of which is normally reserved for kings and heads of state. Factory engraved Pre '64 Model 70s are a rarity amongst themselves. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the advanced Winchester Model 70 collector to obtain one of the Holy Grails of Winchester model 70 collecting. (36652-27) {C&R}

Exceptional Winchester Pre '64 Model 70 Super Grade Ornately Carved Factory Custom Rifle Of Dr. Russ

Lot #60 (Sale Order 60 of 711)

serial #87160, 300 H&H Magnum, 26" special order stainless steel barrel with a bright excellent, likely unfired, bore. The metal surfaces on this lovely gun retain 99% plus original deep factory blue, the barrel satin with a polished muzzle. The bolt body, extractor and follower are nicely factory jeweled and remain bright, the bolt handle with lovely checkered panels top and bottom which has left an attractive uncheckered band between the two with a light border along its periphery; the bolt is DC pencil-numbered to the gun. The stock is lovely and very much a work of art. The rifle is stocked classic style, low comb with a rounded left-side cheekpiece. The stock itself rates about excellent showing some very sparsely scattered, very light handling marks with the stock itself showing absolutely lovely fiddleback grain pretty much its full-length. The pistolgrip is checkered flawlessly in a wrap-over pattern with neat half-circle accents to the rear of each panel just beneath the point of comb. The forearm pattern as well is wrap-around and is borderless. The checkering is accented with four heart-shaped panels in which are carved oak leaves, each panel neatly, very finely stippled providing a nice shaded contrast. The forearm panel shows an additional carved oakleaf at its very front lower edge, again with very fine background stippling. The stock features ebony forend tip, Winchester Repeating Arms Company black hard rubber gripcap and a proper blued steel checkered buttplate. The floorplate is neatly factory-stamped "Super Grade" with the bow of the triggerguard inlaid in gold "RCS", the trigger as well being gold plated. The stock is fitted with super grade swivel bases and the original super grade swivels are included. The front sight ramp and rear sight boss have each been neatly fitted with slot blanks and mounted to the receiver in the factory holes by Bausch & Lomb adjustable scope bases is a Balfor telescopic sight with post and crosshair reticle and bright clear optics. The scope itself rates excellent and is very nearly as-new like the rifle itself. The gun shows one tiny detractor only, barely worth mention, 7" from the muzzle on the lower right side of the barrel is a small spot which has flaked to silver, it is tiny, about 3/32" round. The rifle is well known and documented and is featured in The Rifleman's Rifle by Roger Rule in the section on "special orders", considered by Rule to be a Class 1 special order rifle. Factory carved rifles are a great rarity amongst Winchesters, this example flawlessly executed, very tasteful with really handsome grain. A superlative rifle. (36652-28) {C&R}

Tipping & Lawden Model 2B Cased And Engraved Pepperbox

Lot #61 (Sale Order 61 of 711)

serial #4482, 30 RF, 3" four barrel cluster with very good bores. This pistol features scroll engraving on the frame in heavy coverage with neat sunburst pattern on bottom of frame at front as well as round sunburst motifs on either side of frame. The barrel has finely stippled thumbprints on either side with scroll engraving to front and rear. The barrels retain about 85 Ð 90% bright original blue finish while the frame retains 97% original silver-plated finish which bears a pleasing light tarnish. The foliate gutta percha grips rate near excellent with just a little light wear. The pistol comes in its original blue baize lined walnut case with burl lid with late style interior with sliding compartment on left side. The included accessories are a steel wiper, turnscrew, pewter oil bottle and key. A fine little cased Tipping & Lawden pepperbox. (16229-299) {ANTIQUE} [Elliott Riggs Collection]

Winchester Pre '64 Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #62 (Sale Order 62 of 711)

serial #14451, 375 H&H, 24" barrel with a bright minty bore. This is a lovely example of a pre-war 375 H&H rifle which is fitted with its original "37" dated factory No. 4 heavy, straight taper barrel with flat muzzle, no sight boss and it is factory dovetailed for rear sight and factory drilled and tapped for scope base. The rear dovetail is filled with a blank and the rifle is equipped with a Lyman 48 receiver sight with stock factory notched to accommodate the sight. This 1938 production rifle has the factory polished receiver and retains 99% original blue finish overall. The bolt is electric-pencil numbered to the rifle on the underside. The checkered pistolgrip straight comb walnut stock shows some figure and rates excellent plus with 98% original finish remaining and the original solid red rubber "WINCHESTER" marked recoil pad in place. A fabulous pre-war 375 magnum model 70. (16652-22) {C&R}

Winchester Pre '64 Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #63 (Sale Order 63 of 711)

serial #57050, 300 H&H, 26" barrel with a bright minty bore. This rifle features a stainless steel barrel which has the bead blast factory finish giving it a matte appearance that matches the action. The rifle is sighted with a silver bead ramp mounted front, there is a blank in the rear slot and a Lyman 48 receiver sight is present with just a small notch to allow for the elevation adjustment which can only be seen when the sight is removed. The bolt is properly electric-pencil numbered to the rifle on its underside and it features the early knurled safety. The condition of the rifle is fabulous with 99% original blue finish remaining overall. The checkered pistolgrip walnut stock rates excellent plus with virtually all of its original finish remaining and with sharp, crisp checkering. An extremely fine 1946 production model 70 rifle. (16652-17) {C&R}

Winchester Pre '64 Model 70 Alaskan Rifle In Original Box

Lot #64 (Sale Order 64 of 711)

serial #408579, 338, 25" barrel with a mint bore. This 1957 manufactured rifle is the standard 338 Alaskan featuring the factory Monte Carlo stock with solid red rubber "WINCHESTER" marked recoil pad. The condition of rifle is as-new with 99% plus original blue and stock finish overall. The stock shows some figure in the butt and the checkering is as it was when it left New Haven. The rifle features a Redfield gold bead front and Lyman folding rear mounted in sight boss. The rifle comes in its original box which rates excellent and includes its original yellow and black end label numbered to the gun along with all of cardboard inserts, wax paper, sight alignment tag, bolt tag, warranty card and instruction manual. The only wear on the gun is some blue loss on the extractor from the bolt being worked a few times. If you've been looking for a perfect Alaskan, you've just found it. (16652-20) {C&R}

Winchester Pre '64 Model 70 Super Grade Alaskan Rifle

Lot #65 (Sale Order 65 of 711)

serial #57777, 375 H&H, 25" barrel with a bright minty bore. This is a very minty rifle. The rifle features a hooded Redfield gold bead ramp mounted front sight and correct Lyman 6W two leaf folding rear on correct rectangular base. Metal surfaces of rifle retain 99% strong original blue finish overall. The bolt is correctly electric-pencil numbered to the rifle on underside and features the early style knurled safety. The checkered pistolgrip walnut stock features the proper early style oval cheekpiece, black forend tip and grip cap as well as a factory solid red rubber pad which is marked "WINCHESTER". The stock retains 99% original finish which has a nice reddish hue, the checkering remains crisp and factory Super Grade swivels are attached. Aside from a couple very light scratches in the finish of the stock, this rifle is virtually as-new. A wonderful 1946 production Super Grade 375 sure to satisfy even the most finicky collector. (16652-24) {C&R}

Sharps Breech-Loading Single Shot First Type Percussion Pistol

Lot #66 (Sale Order 66 of 711)

serial #327, .34 caliber, 5" round barrel. This is a nice honest Sharps single shot pistol. The left side of the frame is marked in oval border "SHARPS PATENT / ARMS MFed / FAIRMOUNT / PHILA. PA". Metal surfaces of the pistol are general a mostly smooth gray brown patina with some faded original color case-hardened finish visible on the frame which is now a pewter color. The left side of the frame had a round patch of mostly light pitting with perhaps a few moderate pits present. Frame markings remain clear and legible. The two-piece walnut grips rate near very good retaining a small percentage of original finish but having never been sanded and they fit beautifully. It is interesting to note that the Sharps Company in Hartford refused to produce this pistol, which was one of the major causes of Christian Sharps leaving the company and moving to Philadelphia. Overall a very good example of these scarce pistols of which only 500 are believed to have been produced. (16889-201) {ANTIQUE}

Sharps Breech-Loading Single Shot Second Type Pistol

Lot #67 (Sale Order 67 of 711)

serial #683, .36 caliber, 6 1/2" round barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a very nice example of these scarce pistols. The right side of the frame is marked "C. SHARPS & CO. / RIFLE WORKS / PHILA. PA." and the left side of the frame is marked "C. SHARPS / PATENT / 1848 . 52". The barrel is a generally quite smooth gray brown patina overall. The frame has some scattered light pitting and is also an even gray brown patina. The markings remain fully legible but are somewhat degraded from the pitting. Edges remain sharp and the overall appearance of the metal is quite pleasing and very honest. The two-piece walnut grips rate excellent and may have had a little light oil finish added at some point but they fit beautifully and have a lovely appearance. This is a very nice example of these scarce pistols, one of only an estimated 350 ever produced. (16899-198) {ANTIQUE}

Benjamin F. Joslyn Percussion Army Model Revolver

Lot #68 (Sale Order 68 of 711)

serial #2674, .44 caliber, 7 1/16" octagon barrel with a very good bright bore. These revolvers are supposed to have 8" barrels however there seems to be some variation in the barrel lengths. The face of this muzzle shows all the natural patina as the balance of the gun and the loading lever catch is original being stamped on the front surface "74". If this revolver was shortened it was very early on in its life. The top of the barrel shows proper "B.F. JOSLYN / PATD. MAY 4, 1858" marking which remains fully legible. All visible numbers are matching and the revolver is fitted with its original steel buttcap which is numbered "2674". The metal surfaces of the revolver bear a lovely even gray brown patina with a little scattered old light oxidation staining and a little light salt & pepper pitting. The checkered walnut grips rate near excellent with lots of original finish remaining and with perfect fit and sharp checkering. A handsome Joslyn revolver. (16889-158) {ANTIQUE}

Colt Model 1860 Fluted Army Revolver

Lot #69 (Sale Order 69 of 711)

serial #1096 all matching including wedge, .44 caliber, 7 1/2" round barrel with a dark bore that shows rifling throughout. The barrel bears the correct Hartford address and the left side of frame is marked "COLT'S / PATENT", the latter mark being somewhat light. The iron surfaces of the revolver bear a gray brown patina with some scattered light pitting and a couple patches on the cylinder that are bordering on moderate. The brass triggerguard retains over 90% original silver-plated finish with exposed brass showing a lovely tarnish. The one-piece walnut grip rates about excellent with 80% original finish remaining and with a little light wear along the bottom edges. Overall this is a very honest and quite nice Fluted Army. (16889-86) {ANTIQUE}

Rare U.S. Walker Replacement "Fluck" Dragoon

Lot #70 (Sale Order 70 of 711)

serial #2465, .44 caliber, 7 1/2" barrel with an excellent bore. This is a fabulous example of these extremely rare and highly desirable Colt revolvers. Thought for years to be Walker replacement Dragoons or simply "Pre First Model Dragoons" a 1998 study claims that these revolvers were part of a separate second contract with the government. Flayderman notes that the 1998 study was based on the inspection of "well over a dozen" revolvers in a thousand revolver block and states that that is too small of a sampling to draw any definitive conclusions. The revolver shows the tiny early style serial numbers and has a wonderful, well-defined rolled pressure ridge around the periphery of the cylinder, a characteristic only found on these Fluck Dragoons and the Colt Walker Dragoons. This revolver remains in lovely condition. The barrel and cylinder retain a pleasing mostly smooth brown patina with a patch of light pitting on the round portion of the barrel, the barrel address and sub-inspectors initial "P" on left side of barrel lug remain clear and legible. The cylinder shows about 60% of its Texas Ranger and Indian fight scene with "MODEL USMR" and "COLT'S PATENT" remaining mostly visible with the tiny serial number still clear and legible. The frame is a pleasing even gray patina with what looks to be some faded case-hardened finish blended within the patina. The brass grip frame bears a pleasing mellow patina. The one-piece walnut grip rates very good probably having been lightly refinished long ago and showing no visible cartouches. This revolver shows very little use with a bore that is quite crisp and with clean nipples and nipple recesses. A very honest and very fine example of these ultra-desirable Colt revolvers. (16889-4) {ANTIQUE}

Marlin Ballard No. 9 Union Hill Rifle

Lot #71 (Sale Order 71 of 711)

serial #31470, 38-55, 30" part round part octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a very honest rifle that remains in fine original condition. The rifle features all matching numbers on barrel, forend, action, stock, buttplate and stock tang. The barrel retains about 85 - 90% evenly thinning original blue finish overall. The action retains about 75% original color case-hardened finish which has softened over time and is mixing with a smooth gray brown patina in some areas. The checkered pistol grip buttstock and forend are excellent overall retaining 95% original finish and showing strong checkering. The light Swiss buttplate shows mostly a smooth gray patina with perhaps some traces of original nickel plating in some areas. The rifle is sighted with a windgauge spirit level front and mid-range folding Vernier tang mounted peepsight. This is a very nice and completely honest No. 9 Union Hill rifle. (16651-29) {ANTIQUE} [John and Jan Wills Collection]

Marlin Ballard Off-Hand Target Rifle

Lot #72 (Sale Order 72 of 711)

serial #18215, 38-55, 30" part round part octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a handsome and very nice rifle which has undergone some honest modifications over the years and basically conforms to the No. 6 1/2 pattern rifle. The barrel, action, forend and stock tang all bear matching numbers while the stock and buttplate are unnumbered and appear to be superbly crafted 20th century replacements. The forend has a subtle schnabel tip with an ebony insert and is checkered in an unusual pattern being fully checkered from the forend screw back to the action. There is evidence of where a palm rest was one located but this has been neatly removed and checkered over blending in quite nicely. The barrel retains about 90% evenly thinning original blue finish with some loss around the rear dovetail where a sight was once present. The action retains 95% original color case-hardened finish which remains quite vivid. The full loop lever is nickel plated and had a small wooden insert at its rear end and the rifle is equipped with a single trigger. The checkered walnut buttstock and forend rate excellent except as noted above and both retain 95% finish. The pistol grip buttstock is likely a John Wills custom replacement as the dimensions, style, fit and finish are perfect. The rifle is sighted with a windgauge front, blank in rear slot and a mid-range folding Vernier tang mounted peepsight. A handsome Ballard rifle with lots of color that should perform beautifully. (16651-10) {ANTIQUE} [John and Jan Wills Collection]

Smith & Wesson Model K-22 Outdoorsman Hand Ejector Revolver

Lot #73 (Sale Order 73 of 711)

serial 672843, 22 LR, 6" pinned barrel with an excellent bore. This beautiful condition revolver retains about 97% original factory blue finish with light high edge wear, a cylinder turn ring and light silvering forming on the bottom of the trigger guard. The hammer and trigger retain strong case-hardened colors with some thinning on the edge of the trigger and hammer from use, and light operation marks are present. The factory diamond checkered walnut grips with silver S&W medallions are in good to very good condition with lightly flattened diamond points, scratches, dents and several small chips on the base of both panels. All appropriate parts including the grips are correctly numbered to the gun. This little beauty is equipped with a period correct adjustable rear sight and silver Call bead front sight. This lovely five screw revolver saw some light but honest wear and would be a welcome addition to any collection. (86520-79) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Superb Custom John Wills Marlin Ballard No. 6 Schuetzen Rifle

Lot #74 (Sale Order 74 of 711)

serial #31988, 22 LR, 28" full octagon Lilja barrel with a bright minty bore. This rifle was barreled and stocked by master craftsman John C. Wills of Anchorage, Alaska. The rifle features factory adjustable double set triggers, a ball and spur lever and target blocks. The underside of barrel is marked "BARRELED BY JOHN C. WILLS - ANCHORAGE, ALASKA LILJA 1-16"" The action has had its markings neatly re rolled on the left side in a slightly different style than they original marks. The action has been beautifully polished and color case-hardened with all of that finish remaining intact. The barrel retains 99% original blue finish and is the correct style barrel being octagon but turning to round at the action. The stocks are truly fabulous with the forend having the proper style horn schnabel tip and correct checkering pattern, the buttstock is perfectly formed with the flared pistolgrip action flowing perfectly into the heavy straight grip buttstock as is proper on the No. 6. The buttplate is the correct style heavy Swiss type and the stocks retain all of their original finish with crisp checkering. The attention to detail is fabulous with the forend screw, buttplate screws, tang sight screws and even the two trigger plate screws, all indexed perfectly. The rifle is sighted with a windgauge front, no rear seat and a mid-range Vernier tang mounted peepsight present. The barrel is also equipped with scope blocks. A top shelf custom Ballard rifle. (16651-35) {ANTIQUE} [John and Jan Wills Collection]

Superb Remington Rolling Block Deluxe Special Order No. 2 Rifle

Lot #75 (Sale Order 75 of 711)

serial #29944, 25 RF, 26" part round part octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a fabulous little rifle. Special order features include the part octagon barrel as well as the deluxe walnut stocks with fancy fleur-de-lis checkering. In addition to special deluxe features, this rifle has condition. The "Remington Arms Company" marked barrel retains 97% strong original blue finish overall. The action retains 95% strong original color case-hardened finish with the lower tang fading the gray but with strong color over balance of the surfaces. The fancy checkered walnut stocks rate excellent plus with 95% original finish remaining. The iron sporting buttplate retains lots of softened original color case-hardened finish, the iron schnabel forend tip retains even stronger color. The rifle is sighted with a Lyman beaded blade front, a lovely folding leaf rear with finely stippled leaf with hand engraved "100 YDS" - this sight looks like something Griffin & Howe would install on a rifle like this. Additionally a Lyman folding tang mounted peepsight is present in factory holes in top tang. If you like owning the best, this is the best un-engraved No. 2 sporting rifle this writer has ever encountered. A stunning, investment grade rifle. (16520-3577) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Remington Rolling Block No. 7 Rifle

Lot #76 (Sale Order 76 of 711)

serial #300316, 25-25, 26" part round part octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a handsome rifle that retains lots of original finish. The "Remington Arms Co." marked barrel retains 95% original blue finish but has unfortunately been drilled and tapped for scope blocks with one of the five holes being within the barrel marking. The action retains 95% strong original color case-hardened finish with no alterations. The checkered pistol grip buttstock and forend rate excellent with 90% original finish remaining and with strong checkering. The forend has an ebony insert within its schnabel tip and there are five neatly added and perfectly spaced small brass brads in toeline just behind the pistolgrip. The rifle is fitted with its original factory nickel plated Swiss buttplate which is properly numbered on the inside. The rifle is sighted with a beaded blade front and folding tang mounted rear peepsight. This is a fabulous rifle with a few extra holes - a great candidate for restoration, or a handsome and completely honest rifle the way it is. (16520-635) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Smith & Wesson Model K-32 Masterpiece Revolver

Lot #77 (Sale Order 77 of 711)

serial #K157453, 32 S&W Long, 6" pinned barrel with an excellent bright bore. The metal surfaces retain about 97% blue finish with some light silvering at the muzzle, high edge wear, cylinder turn ring and some scattered light scratches. The standard hammer and trigger retain strong case-hardened colors with edge wear on the trigger and bright silvering on the hammer spur and sides from use. The walnut diamond checkered Magna grips are not correctly numbered to the gun but are in near excellent condition with a few handling blemishes. All appropriate parts on this five screw post war revolver have correct matching serial numbers. The revolver is equipped with a Patridge front sight and micrometer black adjustable rear sight. Included is an original factory gold box with blue printing that is correctly end labeled to the gun but is not numbered. This is a fine example of the scarce K-32 masterpiece. (86520-154) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Smith & Wesson Model 1950 357 Magnum Hand Ejector Revolver

Lot #78 (Sale Order 78 of 711)

serial #S152216, 357 Magnum, 5" pinned barrel with an excellent bore. This pre-model 27 revolver retains about 90% original blue finish with most of the loss to forward edge wear on the frame, barrel and cylinder. There is further high edge wear on the metal surfaces, flaking finish on the cylinder from holster wear and scattered light scratches. The standard hammer and trigger retain fairly strong case-hardened colors that have started to thin from use. The diamond checkered walnut Magna grips with S&W medallion are in very good condition with light compression damage to the diamond points, scratches, light dents and minute scuffs. The grips are correctly numbered to the revolver and all appropriate parts have correct matching serial numbers. The rear micrometer sight has a black blade and the front Baughman ramp sight has been modified with the addition of a brass colored insert. Included is an original factory gold box with blue printing that is correctly end labeled and hand numbered to the gun. The box contains a bore brush. This is a nice example of a post war 357 Magnum with some light but honest use. (86520-2144) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

British 1903 Springfield Magazine Sporting Rifle By George Gibbs

Lot #79 (Sale Order 79 of 711)

serial #60812, 30-06, 24" barrel with a bright about excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this fine rifle retain about 95-97% original blue, the loss is due primarily only to some light fading and high edge wear, with the left-side races of the receiver honed bright. The bottom metal shows slightly more high edge wear and there is a minor peripheral scratch at the rear guard screw hole. The bolt body shows only some very light operational marks and the shroud shows some very nice color case-hardening. "Safe" and "Ready" as well as the "Off" and On" on the magazine cut-off are inlaid in both silver and gold respectively. The receiver and first 3" of the barrel show deep relief oakleaf and acorn engraving with the receiver ring showing a standing bear amidst a woodland backdrop with a rococo embellishment. The floorplate and guard of the bow each show game scene vignettes of a moose and bighorn sheep, also with the same excellent quality oakleaf and acorn, the front extension is signed "NA". The bolt handle shows the same nice quality foliate and oakleaf engraving which continues onto the knob, its underside showing two nicely checkered panels; the bolt shroud as well is engraved in a similar fashion. The gun is stocked classic style in a nice grade of English walnut, the stock rating very good plus with only minor dings and handling marks from careful use afield. The stock features a flared shadow line left-side cheekpiece and shows some really lovely grain, with very nice fiddle back on the right side at the butt. Both grip and forend are flawlessly checkered with mullered borders, the forend with a wrap-around diamond pattern. There is a lovely engraved trapdoor pistolgrip cap with spare sight within. There is a nice bone forend tip and the butt features a checkered trapdoor plate with foliate engraving at the widow's peak for a 14" length of pull. The rifle is equipped with 1 1/4" swivels and the magnum crossbolt heads are neatly engraved as well. The oval monogram plate along the toeline is engraved "HB" for Henry Brace, George Gibbs' representative in Canada. The rifle is sighted with a banded sporting front sight with a standard bead and flip-up moonglow post; its lovely fire-blued hood is intact. The rear sight is a 3 folding-leaf express style on raised base, graduated for 100, 300 and 500 yards; both front ramp and rear ramp show nice oakleaf engraving along their sides. The rear ring has a maker-supplied Lyman receiver sight, the base engraved identically as the balance of the arm. The barrel is marked "George Gibbs Bristol 35 Savile Row London & Vancouva Canada" (sic) (perhaps the engraver was an emigrant from Boston). Interestingly the underside of the striker shroud has been fitted with two small set screws which are neatly honed and bear up on the rearmost surfaces of the action races, giving the bolt a sturdy and a snug fit in the battery position and help to maintain a consistent sear-striker relationship for trigger pull consistency. The rifle comes in a canvas leather and brass reinforced luggage case with green velvet interior and black and gold George Gibbs Limited manufacturers label on the interior. The rifle must be taken down to fit the case; both screw slots show some light damage evident. Included is an oil bottle, 3 turn screws, a cleaning implement pouch (no implements are present) and a tan canvas Kerr gun sling. It is surmised by Mr. Petrov that this rifle was an NRA sales rifle, and as such would have had a specially selected star gauged barrel. The rifle is treated in detail on pages 136-141 of Custom Gunmakers of the 20th Century. Overall a really super British magazine sporting rifle, beautifully embellished, still in a very fine state of condition, very top shelf all the way. (36650-62) {C&R} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Smith & Wesson Model 1950 Military 45 Hand Ejector Revolver

Lot #80 (Sale Order 80 of 711)

serial #S144436, 45 ACP / AR, 5 1/2" pinned and tapered barrel with an excellent bore. This mid '50's era revolver retains about 98% original blue finish with a light turn ring on the cylinder, a few scattered light scratches and faint edge wear on the muzzle. The trigger and hammer retain dynamic case-hardened colors with very light operation marks. The diamond checkered walnut factory grips with silver S&W medallions are correctly numbered to the gun and remain in like new condition. All appropriate parts are correctly numbered to the frame. This five screw revolver includes an original factory box that is correctly end labeled to the gun and contains a pair of half moon clips. This revolver is in exquisite condition having seen little use and excellent care in its life cycle. (86870-1) {C&R}

Custom 1903 Springfield Magazine Sporting Rifle By John Oberlies

Lot #81 (Sale Order 81 of 711)

serial #1366539, 30-06, 24" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 95% original blue, the loss is due primarily to light fading, high edge and contact point wear and the expected light scratches and handling marks that come from the years. The bolt body remains mostly bright with overall nice mottled, very nearly random, burnishing which continues onto the bolt handle, the knob is overall very nicely, very neatly stippled. The bolt the show a few spots of minor oxidation staining but they are unobtrusive. The striker and shroud retain excellent oil quenched case-hardened colors with the safety showing the same attractive burnishing as the body of the bolt, the pattern continues on the faces of the magazine cut off. The bottom metal has faded slightly more retaining perhaps 80% original blue, again the chief loss being fading on the carry point with minor handling marks. The original NRA sporter stock has been smartly converted by Mr. Oberlies and rates very good plus to excellent with only very sparsely scattered very light handling marks. The comb flutes have been deepened, the forend reshaped into a very nice schnabel and the rear swivel inlet very neatly plugged. The stock is a very neatly checkered with a bordered pattern with very Art-Deco style panels on grip and forend, the grip with a very nice hard rubber S-shaped cap installed. The original cupped checkered steel buttplate, numbered to the stock, is still in place for a 13 5/8" length of pull. The stocks recoil crossbolts are still in place and remnants of the circled P firing proof are still evident on the face of the pistolgrip with two nice silver diamond inlays on each left and right stock flat. The rifle is equipped with a swivel stud along the toeline and a nice barrel band stud ahead of the schnabel. The gun is sighted with a banded sporting ramp front sight with a finely matted face and a Marble Sheards style bead, the rear receiver bridge with a Lyman aperture sight installed. A previous owner has lightly scratched his initials "BW" into the bottom face of the pistolgrip, it is mostly unobtrusive and does not take away from the lovely craftsmanship of this very nice sporter from this very rarely-encountered Ohio craftsman. The rifle is listed by serial number in SRS "Summary of DCM Rifle Sales 1922-1942" as a "sporter". A really super Oberlies sporting rifle. (36650-79) {C&R} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Custom 1903 Springfield Magazine Sporting Rifle By August Pachmayr

Lot #82 (Sale Order 82 of 711)

serial #1231127, 30-06, 24" 9-21 dated barrel with a bright about excellent bore. The barreled action retains about 95-97% maker blue, the loss is due primarily to even fading and some light high edge and contact point wear. The bolt shows only light operational wear marks with the extractor toning primarily to pewter, the handle neatly bent at the knob, the knob itself with two nicely checkered round panels top and bottom. The bottom metal shows a bit more wear and toning to pewter, the floorplate actually showing a more contemporary refinish. The rifle is stocked very gracefully in a nice grade of American black walnut, classic style without cheekpiece, the stock rating very good plus with nearly all its original varnish and the very minor dings and handling marks one would expect from a hunted arm; there are the beginnings of two light cracks at the rear of the very nicely narrowed receiver tang, they appear tight and likely do not need to be addressed. The rifle features beautiful checkered grip panels left and right with fleur-de-lis at their front and some lovely diminutive scroll accents along the rear of each panel. The forearm shows equally nice panels left and right, also with fleur-de-lis accents. The stock features a nice ebony forend tip and a black hard rubber grip cap with a solid red rifle pad giving a 13 3/4" length of pull. There is a shepherd's crook style swivel eyelet along the toeline and another soldered to the underside of the barrel. The rifle is sighted with a simple brass bead front sight in the original banded front ramp with a long-leaf Lyman receiver sight on the rear ring. In addition to the Pachmayr narrowing of the tang we see Gus's signature sculpting of the receiver ring bolster on the right side of the front ring. This rifle is pictured in Custom Gunmakers of the 20th Century, volume 2 in the chapter on Pachmayr. Overall a very lovely rifle showing the quality workmanship and neat little signature features Mr. Pachmayr was known for, his rifles rarely encountered on the open marketplace. (36650-86) {C&R} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Rare Target Model Roberts & Kimball Magazine Sporting Rifle

Lot #83 (Sale Order 83 of 711)

serial #106, 257 Roberts, 26" light target barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 95% original blue on the barreled action, the loss is due primarily to some even wear but confined mostly along the left edge of the barrel for about 12", also showing some very light oxidation along this area, some which may be slightly more moderate; the bottom metal shows toning to brown and a dark gray-blue. The action races are honed bright as is the extractor with the bolt body nicely burnished in a cross-hatch pattern. The rifle is stocked classic-style in a very nice grade of English walnut, showing some nice slab-sawn figure in the area of the butt. The arm features a flared left-side cheekpiece with nice shadow line, a horn forend tip, hard rubber gripcap, European style swivels and a checkered steel Winchester-style buttplate for a 13 1/2" length of pull to the front trigger. There is a silver oval monogram plate along the toeline, it is un-engraved, and the recoil lug area of the stock is neatly stamped "S A Leonard". The arm features double-set triggers which are nicely checkered and rifle is maker drilled and tapped for steel target blocks (two are present), as well the receiver is maker drilled and tapped for a more conventional scope base of one-piece construction. The bolt handle has been gracefully low swept and features nicely checkered teardrop panels on the knob, the shroud having been fitted with a Buehler low scope safety. The top of the barrel is neatly engraved "Roberts Target Model Roberts & Kimball Woburn Mass." and the front ring of the receiver neatly matted with a small thumbprint of checkering on the floorplate, the action screws lightly floral engraved, the front screw showing some light slot damage. The rifle mounts a J. W. Fecker 1 5/8" 12X telescopic sight serial no. 11400, with range adjustment, Fecker rings, crosshair reticle and about excellent optics. The scope rates excellent externally and includes its lense covers. A dossier of information on the rifle builder's histories is included, the "Roberts" involved being none other than Ned Roberts himself, also including a photocopy of some personal correspondence from Ned to Harvey Donaldson telling him about his newest endeavor (this plan to build fine Mauser-based custom sporting and target rifles), and photocopies of articles from The American Rifleman and related paper. The firm is discussed in Custom Gunmakers of the 20th Century where Mr. Petrov mentions that Leonard did all their stock work and also mentions that the firm started numbering at serial no. 100, this then being the sixth gun produced; also hypothesizing that it is likely less than a couple dozen guns could have been manufactured as the firm was so short-lived. Really a super rifle exhibiting exceptional design and execution, Roberts himself was to target each one and provide a copy of said target with each gun. (36760-1) {C&R}

The Colonel Townsend Whelen 1903 Springfield Magazine Sporting Rifle By Wundhammer

Lot #84 (Sale Order 84 of 711)

serial #369038, 30-06, 24" 6-09 dated barrel with a very good bore showing good evident rifling but with minor frosting its full-length, more prominent nearer the throat. The arm is in quite good condition considering the use it saw at the hands of Col. Whelen, and later his guide and good friend Stanley Clark. Wundhammer was a German immigrant who learned his trade in Germany at the hands of no less a famous German master as Kuchenreuter himself, and then Steyr before coming to America and eventually settling in Los Angeles. He began work here as the right hand man of Henry Slotterbeck and would carry on Slotterbeck's business after his untimely death. The barrel retains about 85% original blue, the loss due to honest even fading and wear, showing some sparsely scattered light pinprick pits. The receiver retains some remnants of mottled gray oil-quenched case-hardening, the balance toning to a mottled silvery case-hardened patina. The bottom metal, likely replaced by Whelen when he gifted the rifle to Clark, has toned down to a dull pewter and brown patina showing some light oxidation consistent with the carry point of a used firearm. The bolt is a darker gray and brown with the knob toning primarily to silver, flattened and checkered on its underside by Wundhammer. The gun is stocked classic style with a left-side dual beaded cheekpiece, commonly referred to these days as a "Whelen style" after the good colonel's preference, and Oberndorf sidepanels, a feature Wundhammer used for a very short period of time. The stock itself rates good to perhaps near very good, with overall dings and handling marks from the years of use afield, the checkering worn now nearly smooth and with a 3" crack on the left side from the magazine cutoff forwards toward the front guard screw and another emanating from it slightly rearward, these are not structural and could be arrested if one wished; there is an additional tiny chip at the rear of the tang which is still in place. The grooved trapdoor butt is in place as is the beautifully engraved steel gripcap and the face of the trigger is neatly grooved. Townsend Whelen had an ornately engraved floorplate and triggerguard on the arm with the insignia of the Campfire Club of America, a very exclusive upstate New York hunting and shooting club, doubtless it was removed when he took the arm hunting in Canada with the intention to gift the rifle to his friend and guide Stanley Clark. There is a scant schnabel tip, sling swivels and the length of pull is 14 1/2". The rifle is sighted with a Sheard brass bead in the original Springfield front sight ramp and there is a prototype Lyman 48 sight on the rear receiver ring marked "patent pending" and numbered by the manufacturer as No. 4, doubtless sent to Whelen for T&E. Perhaps the nicest feature of the rifle is the fact that it is engraved at the breech with what Mr. Petrov identifies as the Whelen family crest. At some point over the years there have been 4 drilled and tapped holes atop the barrel for steel target blocks, they are now neatly plugged with no blocks present. This rifle is discussed at length in Custom Gunmakers of the 20th Century, volume 2. Really a wonderful and honest Wundhammer owned by one of the most famous, influential and legendary "grand old men of gunning" to ever step foot afield or pen a line. We have all heard the old saw "if only this gun could talk" and treat the phrase with a ho-hum and a roll of our eyes; if ever there were a rifle that phrase was applicable to, and you really wished it were true, this is the arm. (36650-12) {C&R} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Rare Custom Takedown 1903 Rifle By Barney Worthen

Lot #85 (Sale Order 85 of 711)

serial #290743, 30-06, 24" barrel with a very good plus bore which shows strong rifling but with light frosting within the grooves. The metal surfaces retain about 98% excellent quality restored rust blue with the bolt body being bright, the underside of the knob is neatly checkered in a circular pattern. The rifle is stocked classic style without cheekpiece in a nice grade of English walnut and rates very good plus showing some minor dings and handling marks and a bit of added finish. The pistolgrip shows nice checkered panels with mullered borders while the forend has a nice wraparound diamond pattern, also with mullered borders and showing a very nice schnabel tip with a tasteful horn insert. The pistolgrip as well shows a nice horn gripcap with an un-engraved silver monogram plate at its center, the length of pull to the checkered steel Winchester model 70-style buttplate is 13 1/2". The rifle is sighted with a nice sporting ramp front which holds a King bead sight and there is a Lyman receiver sight on the rear bridge. Additionally the left side of the receiver shows vacant holes for a one-time present Griffin & Howe style scope base, this stock was never inletted for such a base. The tang has been neatly narrowed and the dual stage taken out of the trigger. This rifle is very nearly the mirror image of Gus Pachmayr's takedown system, there being a takedown plunger on the barrel half of the rifle, whereas Pachmayr's was on the action half. Another neat feature developed by Mr. Worthen is a spring-loaded plunger on the front of the bolt's safety lug. This plunger engages a detent in the rear of the extractor and is designed to keep the bolt in the downwards and fully closed position when the arm is in-battery. An excellent feature for a dangerous game rifle, this assures that in no way can the bolt handle be partially lifted accidentally by brush or other means, ensuring that upon the fall of the firing pin ignition will be achieved rather than the striker using all its energy to close a partially opened bolt handle. This gun is pictured and discussed in Custom Gunmakers of the 20th Century. The barrel is marked along its top "Made by Barney H Worthen San Francisco", the marking is slightly light along its front edge. The rifle barrel mounts solidly and is a very handsome and well-executed arm overall. (36650-71) {C&R} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammer Pistol

Lot #86 (Sale Order 86 of 711)

serial #27073, 38 Rimless Smokeless, 4 1/2" barrel with a bright excellent bore with just a tiny bit of frosting immediately ahead of chamber. This is the standard production model with spur hammer. The condition of the pistol is very nice with the slide retaining about 80% bright original blue finish with most loss being on the left side of the slide where there some flaking with the exposed metal bearing a pleasing smooth gray patina. The frame retains 95% bright original blue finish, the hammer retains 98% original color case-hardening and the trigger retains 98% original fire blue. The pistol comes with the correct unmarked magazine found in this serial range; it retains 98% non-original blue finish. The checkered hard rubber panel grips rate excellent with one small, hardly noticeable chip from the top of the left panel. A fine Colt pistol. (16849-7) {C&R}

Colt Model 1902 Sporting Model Pistol

Lot #87 (Sale Order 87 of 711)

serial #7886, 38 Rimless Smokeless, 6" barrel with a near excellent bore that shows some frosting in the grooves but is otherwise bright. This pistol shows the proper 16 plunge milled forward slide serrations for this serial range however the serial number is stamped in unusually large numbers which appear on both sides of the frame. The gun is in its original finish with raised metal around the Rampant Colt on slide. The "normal" serial numbers are so deeply struck and could not be removed without a major amount of metal being removed from the gun, clearly not the case here. The right side of the triggerguard bow is stamped with the assembler's initial "K" (not one of the initials listed in Sheldon's book). The pistol retains about 95% original blue finish overall, the correct rounded hammer retains 95% original color case-hardened finish and the trigger retains 95% blue, but not the bright fire blue we normally associate with these triggers. The bottom of the triggerguard bow as well as the front grip strap show some lightly scratched initials which penetrate the finish and are bright but very fine. The magazine is unmarked and the checkered hard rubber grips rate about excellent. This is an interesting Colt pistol worthy of further study and research. (16520-2103) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Colt New Service Revolver With King Target Conversion

Lot #88 (Sale Order 88 of 711)

serial #345871, 38 Special, 6" barrel with a bright minty bore. This is a lovely period custom target revolver featuring a King Target rib and sights as well as a lovely set of Roper grips. The left side of the barrel is marked "NEW SERVICE 38 SPECIAL" and the barrel address is currently under the rib. The metal surfaces of revolver retain about 95% original blue finish with a well-defined turn ring on the cylinder. The King conversion is unmarked and features adjustable Patridge style sights with King mirror front. The checkered walnut Roper grips rate excellent with 95% original finish remaining. A beautiful 1938 vintage custom target New Service revolver that must shoot like the Dickens. (16651-92) {C&R}

Colt New Service Target Revolver

Lot #89 (Sale Order 89 of 711)

serial #21927, 455 Eley, 7 1/2" barrel with a bright excellent bore. This 1909 production New Service Target features the flat top frame, checkered gripstraps and checkered trigger. The condition of the revolver is very nice with the metal surfaces retaining about 90 - 95% original blue finish with most loss on the left side of the barrel where there is thinning and on the grip straps and one area on right side of frame ahead of grip. The hammer spine retains brilliant fire blue and the sides of the hammer remain brightly polished. The factory fancy checkered walnut grips are pencil-numbered on inside "13292" and they rate very good with wear commensurate with the balance of the revolver. There are some softened diamonds in the checkering at top of the left grip. The grips fit very nicely but are ever-so-slightly over on the butt. A nice New Service Target. (16651-76) {C&R} [John and Jan Wills Collection]

Fabulous Heeren Full Stocked Sporting Rifle By W. Glaser Of Zurich

Lot #90 (Sale Order 90 of 711)

serial #1097, 30-06, 29 1/2" part round part octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore. The rifle features a full length Mannlicher style stock as well as a quarter rib. The top of the quarter rib is hand stippled and engraved "W. GLASER ARMES ZURICH" while the top of the action is marked "HEEREN / SYSTEM / W. GLASER". The rifle is in near new condition with the barrel retaining 99% original blue finish. The action retains 98% brilliant original color case-hardening and shows just light border engraving with nicely hand stippled ring. The rifle is stocked in beautifully figured European walnut with a key fastened forearm which features a 1/8" thick piece of horn at the front creating a border between the removable part of the forestock and the affixed, forward section of the forearm which is tipped in ebony. The stock is very nicely checkered with bold steel capped pistolgrip and features a finely executed fish lip at forward section of removable forearm along with an equally attractive chin strap border at rear of pistolgrip. The buttstock has a scant European style Monte Carlo comb with a pull of 14 1/2" over the grooved horn buttplate and it is fitted with flush mount sling swivel sockets. The condition of the stocks is also superb with 97% original finish remaining. The toeline of the buttstock has an inlaid silver oval monogram plate engraved with the initials "RAS". The rifle is cased in a full length leather case with makers label on interior of lid and recessed French fitted compartments for the rifle, sling, cleaning rod and Leupold Condor scope on quick detachable mounts, all of which are present. The rifle is sighted with a ramp mounted front and fixed rear mounted in quarter rib between the low profile quick detachable scope bases. The condition of the case and accessories is excellent. A truly fabulous cased Heeren sporting rifle in a very versatile and popular chambering. (16520-483) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Fabulous Heeren Full Stocked Sporting Rifle By W. Glaser Of Zurich

Lot #91 (Sale Order 91 of 711)

serial #1085, 220 Swift, 26" part round part octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore. The rifle features a full length Mannlicher style stock as well as a quarter rib. The top of the quarter rib is hand stippled and engraved "W. GLASER ARMES ZURICH" while the top of the action is marked "HEEREN / SYSTEM / W. GLASER". The rifle is in wonderful condition with the barrel retaining 99% original blue finish. The action retains 90 - 95% strong original color case-hardening just fading slightly on the left side, and shows just light border engraving with nicely hand stippled ring. The rifle is stocked in beautifully figured European walnut with a key fastened forearm which features a 1/8" thick piece of horn at the front creating a border between the removable part of the forearm and the affixed, forward section of the forearm which is tipped in ebony. The stock is very nicely checkered with bold steel capped pistolgrip and features a finely executed fish lip at forward section of removable forearm along with an equally attractive chin strap border at rear of pistolgrip. The buttstock has a scant European style Monte Carlo comb with a pull of 14 1/2" over the grooved horn buttplate and it is fitted with flush mount sling swivel sockets. The condition of the stocks is also superb with 97% original finish remaining. The toeline of the buttstock has an inlaid silver oval monogram plate engraved with the initials "RAS". The rifle is cased in a full length leather case with makers label on interior of lid and recessed French fitted compartments for the rifle, sling, cleaning rod and scope (only quick detachable mounts are present, there is no scope included). The rifle is sighted with a ramp mounted front and fixed rear mounted in quarter rib between the low profile quick detachable scope bases. The condition of the case and accessories is excellent. A truly fabulous cased Heeren sporting rifle. (16520-482) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Winchester Model 1894 Deluxe Rifle

Lot #92 (Sale Order 92 of 711)

serial #24713, 38-55, 26" lightweight pencil barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a very minty rifle that is suffering from some poor storage over the years. The rifle has many special order features including button magazine, checkered pistol grip fancy walnut buttstock and forend, steel shotgun buttplate and close coupled double set triggers. The lower left tang is marked with assembly number "3892 XX", the same number is also stamped on the inside of the buttplate and in the end grain of the buttstock. The barrel retains about 80% evenly thinning original blue finish overall while the action appears to have flaked and shows scattered oxidation staining as well as some very fine pitting. The lever and hammer retain vivid original color case-hardened finish while the loading gate retains about 35% original fire blue. The checkered pistolgrip buttstock and forend are of beautifully figured American black walnut and both rate excellent with 95% original finish remaining and with sharp, crisp checkering. The smooth steel shotgun buttplate is mostly a brown patina and the hard rubber grip cap intact with no chips. The factory close coupled double set triggers function properly. The rifle is sighted with a beaded blade front mounted in small ramp, a standard open sporting rear and a Lyman folding tang mounted peepsight. A fine and completely original antique deluxe 1894 rifle. (16520-3603) {ANTIQUE} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Winchester Model 1876 Lever Action Rifle

Lot #93 (Sale Order 93 of 711)

serial #1408, 45-75, 28" octagon barrel with full magazine and a very good bright bore. This is a very early second model rifle with the sliding thumbprint dust cover mounted on rail which is screw fastened to the frame. The barrel and magazine retain about 20% original blue finish with the majority of the surfaces bearing a pleasing smooth brown patina. The action retains about 35% original blue finish with the balance bearing a smooth brown patina with some striations visible. The left sideplate has some very light scratches that seem to just penetrate the finish. The hammer and lever retain a pleasing mix of faded original color case-hardened finish and a smooth gray patina. The plain walnut buttstock and forend rate very good plus retaining a good deal of original finish and with perfect fit. The rifle is equipped with a factory adjustable single set trigger. The rifle is sighted with a simple sporting front and simple open rear sights. (16520-1775) {ANTIQUE} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Factory Wilbur Glahn Engraved Colt Officer'S Model Revolver

Lot #94 (Sale Order 94 of 711)

serial #529746, 38 Colt, 7 1/2" barrel with a bright minty bore. This revolver features factory scroll engraving on the frame, cylinder, topstrap, triggerguard and backstrap knuckle. The backstrap and trigger are factory checkered and the revolver is equipped with factory supplied Patridge rear sight and gold bead front. The metal surfaces of revolver retain 99% original blue finish overall. The hammer spine shows strong original fire blue finish and the sides of the hammer show just the slightest light oxidation staining. The revolver comes with its original mother-of-pearl grips with silver Rampant Colt medallions which rate excellent plus with no chips. The accompanying factory letter confirms the engraving, grips, sights and all other features of the revolver and shows shipment on September , 1927 to Hibbard, Spencer and Bartlett in Chicago for an H. E. Romey. This revolver is formerly of the famous R.E. Hable collection and is features on pages 302 & 305 of the Wilson and Hable book. The revolver comes in a modern walnut presentation case with cleaning rod and implements along with an empty box of Peters Police Match ammunition. A fabulous, fully documented factory engraved Colt Officer's Model one of only 180 that left that factory with engraving. Investment quality. (16651-68) {C&R} [John and Jan Wills Collection]

Marlin Model 1893 Lever Action Rifle

Lot #95 (Sale Order 95 of 711)

serial #158251, 32-40, 26" round barrel with full magazine and an excellent bore. This is a nice clean rifle. The barrel and magazine retain 90 - 95% strong original blue finish. The action retains about 95% original color case-hardened finish which has mellowed slightly but has a wonderful appearance. The bolt still retains about 25% of its original lacquer with dark color beneath in those areas. The plain walnut buttstock and forend rate about excellent with a little added light finish on the buttstock and some light carry wear on the belly of the forend. The original steel crescent buttplate is in place showing faded original color case hardening overall. The rifle is sighted with a Rocky Mountain style front and flattop rear sporting sights. Overall a very nice antique Marlin rifle. (16520-563) {ANTIQUE} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Winchester Model 61 Magnum Slide Action Rifle

Lot #96 (Sale Order 96 of 711)

serial #345238, 22 WMR, 24" round barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 98% original blue with light contact wear from forend and a tiny light scuff on the rear right side of the barrel and the bottom of the triggerguard is stamped "A". The smooth pistolgrip walnut stock and long grooved flat bottom forearm rate excellent retain all of their original oil finish and the checkered hard rubber buttplate rates excellent as well. A superb example late manufacture Model 61 rifle. (56520-610) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Browning Atd-22 Grade Ii Semi-Auto Rifle

Lot #97 (Sale Order 97 of 711)

serial #70T47619, 22 LR, 19 1/4" barrel with a bright bore. The barrel, trigger, safety and grooved steel buttplate retain 98% plus original blue with a few minor thin scratches in the top of the barrel. The chrome gray receiver rates fine with scattered freckling swirls and foliate border engraved with squirrels in tree on the right side, prairie dogs in field on the left side and a landing duck on the top of the receiver which is also initialed "WJ". The checkered pistolgrip deluxe walnut stock and forearm rate excellent with lovely grain structure and a couple light blemishes in its original high gloss finish. A fine to near excellent Belgian Grade II ATD-22 rifle. (56520-89) [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Winchester Model 52B Sporter Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #98 (Sale Order 98 of 711)

serial #84638B, 22 LR, 24" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 97-98% original blue with some very light silvering along the edges and and minor wear on top of the receiver where two holes were drilled and tapped and on the underside barrel along with a speck or two of light oxidation staining. The checkered pistolgrip walnut stock features a raised cheekpiece, steel buttplate, hard rubber grip cap and forend tip and rates fine overall with a few light dents and blemishes and light flaking on the forend tip. The rifle is equipped with a proper hooded gold bead front sight, Lyman 48FH rear aperture sight and includes a single factory magazine and Super Grade swivels. An overall fine condition 1956 manufactured Model 52B rifle. (56520-1786) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Winchester Model 52-E Target Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #99 (Sale Order 99 of 711)

serial #E124612, 22 LR, 28" heavy barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 99% original blue finish on the barrel, receiver and triggerguard with a couple of light blemishes here or there. The smooth walnut pistolgrip buttstock and target forend with accessory rail rate excellent overall with some scattered dings and light scratches present. There are currently no sights on this rifle however a sideplate is mounted to the receiver for a rear aperture sight. This is a fine example of a Model 52-E Target. (156777-18)

Winchester Pre '64 Model 70 Super Grade Rifle

Lot #100 (Sale Order 100 of 711)

serial #26401, 22 Hornet, 24" barrel with a bright minty bore. The pre-war rifle is in superb original condition. The rifle features the proper early style small rounded cheekpiece with black forend tip and grip cap along with proper checkered steel buttplate. The rifle is sighted with a Redfield gold bead front and Winchester 22G rear barrel sight. The bolt is properly electric-pencil numbered to the rifle and features the correct early knurled safety. The metal surfaces of the rifle retain 99% original blue finish overall. The checkered pistolgrip stock rates excellent with 98% original finish overall and showing sharp, crisp checkering. Original Super Grade sling swivels are present. A super 1940 production Super Grade Hornet. (16652-2) {C&R}

Winchester Pre '64 Model 70 Super Grade Rifle

Lot #101 (Sale Order 101 of 711)

serial #12103, 30-06, 24" barrel with a bright minty bore. This pre-war Super Grade features the early small rounded cheekpiece with black forend tip and grip cap and checkered steel buttplate. The bolt is properly electric-pencil numbered to the rifle and features the early style knurled safety. The rifle is sighted with a Redfield gold bead front, blank in rear slot and a Lyman 48 long slide receiver sight with stock neatly notched accordingly. The rifle remains in fabulous condition with metal surfaces retaining 99% original blue finish with correct early polished blue on action. The checkered pistolgrip stock rates excellent plus with virtually all of its original finish and with crisp checkering. Factory Super Grade sling swivels are in place. A great 1938 production Super Grade '06. (16652-13) {C&R}

Winchester Pre '64 Model 70 Super Grade Rifle

Lot #102 (Sale Order 102 of 711)

serial #69420, 270, 24" barrel with a bright minty bore. This rifle is in near new condition. The bolt is properly electric-pencil numbered to the rifle and features a cloverleaf tang and the correct type II transitional safety with rounded shape and parallel grooves. The rifle features the early style small rounded cheekpiece with black forend tip and gripcap with checkered steel buttplate. The condition is spectacular with the metal surfaces retaining 99% original blue finish overall. The checkered pistolgrip stock has a wonderful rich color and rates excellent plus with virtually all of its original finish remaining and with crisp sharp checkering. There are virtually no handling marks in the stock, this rifle looks like it should be in its original box. Super Grade swivels are in place and the rifle is sighted with a Redfield gold bead front and 22G rear sight. A very near mint 1947 production Super Grade rifle. (16652-9) {C&R}

Colt Single Action Army Frontier Six Shooter Revolver Owned And Carried By Harvey "Kid Curry" Logan

Lot #103 (Sale Order 103 of 711)

serial #161095, 44-40, 4 3/4" barrel with an about very good bore which shows strong evident rifling but showing very minor pitting its full-length. This is a rather storied Frontier Six Shooter. The metal surfaces are an overall mix of deep plum brown and pewter gunmetal gray showing scattered light and pinprick pitting with traces of blue in the more protected areas. The left side of the barrel features the roll-marked "Colt Frontier Six Shooter" marking with the left side of the frame having the two line address with circled Rampant Colt. The checkered hard rubber Rampant Colt grips rate very good and are worn very nearly smooth, they are un-numbered but fit rather well being slightly proud along their bottom edges. The revolver exhibits quite a bit of holster wear, with moderate wear on the right and left side at the muzzle with the ejector rod housing and thumb piece worn to silver, the leading edges of the cylinder moderately rounded over as well. The revolver retains the "blackpowder frame" with the cylinder pin retained by a single screw, although at this point the frame is modern steel, the transition having occurred in the 95-96,000 serial number range. The arm functions well mechanically however lockup is slightly loose. The trigger and bolt screws as well as the trigger itself are more contemporary replacements, fairly common and not necessarily noteworthy on an arm of this age. There are scattered minor dings and dents here and there and the front sight shows a minor impact along its right edge, this may have been purposeful and may have been a field expedient "regulation" of the front sight. Thus our story begins: Harvey Logan, "Kid Curry" originally rode with the Black Jack Ketchum gang, formed his own gang sometime in 1897 and eventually wound up with Butch Cassidy and The Wild Bunch. He was described as "the wildest of the Wild Bunch" and before his career would end he had purportedly killed nine peace officers and two other men in an about 10 year career. While he was described by William Pinkerton (Pinkerton Detective agency) as having "not one single redeeming feature, he is the only criminal I know of who does not have one single good point", he was evidently always kind to the ladies; in fact would often spend his "take" from the Wild Bunch robberies laying up in brothels with friendly ladies and good liquor, until his share was exhausted. Logan rode with Butch and Sundance until they left for Buenos Aires in early 1901. In July of that year Curry, "Tall Texan" Ben Kilpatrick and "Deaf Charlie" Hanks decided they would rob the Great Northern Railroad Coast Flyer No. 3. This they did on July 3, very professionally and well, Logan commandeering the engine with engineer and fireman intact. The train was stopped a few miles outside of Malta Montana, engineer Thomas Jones was made to disconnect the baggage and express cars from the passenger cars and pull the train forward some miles. When safely away from the other train cars, Logan commanded the mail clerk and express messenger, each a Jimmy Martin and a C.H. Smith, to open the express car doors and jump out telling them he would not hurt them, Logan saying all he wanted was "Jim Hill's money" (Hill being the president of the railroad). The men did so and, although it took three attempts, the outlaws blew the safe open and gathered their loot, amounting to 800 sheets of banknotes, each with four notes each of $10 and $20 denominations. They also took about $500 in notes from the American National Bank of Helena, a package of watches and a bag filled with silver coins, all told about $40,000. As the trio was leaving express messenger C.H. Smith hollered to Logan that he wanted his Colt pistol. When Logan asked him "what for young fellow" he told him as a souvenir of the day, Logan obliged by emptying the revolver into the air and tossing it to Smith saying "thanks for your help". Logan would later be captured in Knoxville Tennessee in 1902 and during his trial for the train robbery, eyewitness testimony, from the train's fireman M.F. O'Neal and C.H. Smith himself both related the incident identically, of the outlaw emptying his gun and tossing it to the young express messenger. Fast-forward to this firearm. The backstrap is very neatly engraved in small script, during the period of use, showing appropriate oxidation and wear from the years: "This pistol was given to me "C H Smith G.N. Ex. Mess" by Harvey Logan during train robbery July 1, 1901". The pistol and inscription were examined in detail by none other than Mr. Daniel Cullity of East Sandwich Massachusetts (Mr. Cullity's credentials and reputation need no introduction here). He has concluded the inscription is genuine and offers detailed explanation as to how he arrived at such conclusion, among the reasons, the backstrap and engraving show no indications of spurious aging by either chemical or mechanical means. The composition of the wording on the back i

Superb Colt Model 1855 Revolving Full Stock Sporting Rifle

Lot #104 (Sale Order 104 of 711)

serial #1939 all matching, .44 caliber, 31 5/16" round barrel with octagon breech and a very good bore that shows strong rifling but some scattered pits. This is a very crispy rifle that retains lots of original finish. The barrel retains about 90% original blue finish which is thinning evenly and shows just a few scattered specks of light surface oxidation. The frame and cylinder retain about 50% bright original blue with the balance bearing a smooth even smooth brown patina. The hammer shows some original color case-hardened finish with the areas of loss turning to a smooth brown. The straight grip walnut buttstock and forend rate excellent with 95% original finish remaining and with nice raised grain. The forend is very neatly period stamped near the tip with the initials "S.W.". This rifle comes with its rare original gutta percha telescoping cleaning rod with slotted tip still threaded on. The condition of the cleaning rod is excellent with a tiny crack in the top of the actual rod portion that the tip threads in to. The rifle is sighted with a brass blade sporting front and single standing and two folding leaf rear sight. A truly wonderful Colt Revolving Sporting Rifle. Investment grade. (16889-123) {ANTIQUE}

Colt Model 1855 Revolving Military Rifle

Lot #105 (Sale Order 105 of 711)

serial #2491 all matching, .56 caliber, 31 1/4" barrel with an excellent bright bore. This is a very fine and honest example of the commercial model of the military rifle. The topstrap is marked "COL. COLT HARTFORD CT. U.S.A." and left side of frame is marked "COLT'S PATENT / NOV. 24th 1857" and the cylinder shows proper patent markings in flute. The barrel retains about 20% original blue blended with a pleasing and mostly smooth brown patina with some scattered light surface oxidation present. The frame retains about 20% original blue as well with the remainder showing a smooth brown patina and with some specks of light surface oxidation present. The cylinder and triggerguard are mostly a smooth gray/brown patina with some specks of scattered light surface oxidation present. Metal surfaces show some scattered dried oil, probably from being added to the stock years ago. The walnut buttstock and full length forend rate very good plus with perhaps a little old light finish added and with small light cracks and handling marks in the full length forend. The stock fit is wonderful and this wood does not appear to have ever been sanded. The rifle is equipped with factory original sling swivels, original front sight stud which has an added Rocky Mountain blade installed backwards and the rear barrel sight is a tall replacement made to work properly with the added front blade. The dovetail is undisturbed as is the front stud so these alterations can be undone without any evidence being left behind. A very nice and very honest rifle with a surprisingly nice bore. (16889-167) {ANTIQUE}

Winchester Pre '64 Model 70 Super Grade Rifle

Lot #106 (Sale Order 106 of 711)

serial #74200, 257 Roberts, 24" barrel with a bright minty bore. This is a fabulous rifle. The rifle features a cloverleaf tang, the bolt is properly electric-pencil numbered to the rifle and features the proper type II transitional safety with rounded shape and parallel grooves. The rifle is sighted with a Redfield gold bead front and Winchester 22G rear sight. The stock features a black forend tip and pistolgrip cap, the early rounded cheekpiece and a checkered steel buttplate. The rifle remains in wonderful condition with the metal surfaces retaining 99% original blue finish overall. The checkered pistolgrip stock rates excellent with 98% original finish and with a few light handling marks, the most notable being three small impressions at the rear of the cheekpiece. An extra fine 1947 production Super Grade in a desirable chambering. (16652-7) {C&R}

Colt Model 1855 Revolving British Carbine

Lot #107 (Sale Order 107 of 711)

serial #11748, .56 caliber, 21" round barrel with octagonal breech and a bright minty bore. This is a very crisp Colt Revolving Carbine which bears British proofs. The topstrap of the carbine is marked "COL. COLT HARTFORD CT. U.S.A." and the carbine has all matching numbers on barrel, frame, cylinder, triggerguard, buttplate and in end grain of stock in pencil. The barrel retains about 15% original blue with the balance bearing a mostly smooth gray brown patina with a little scattered light surface oxidation and a few patches of light pitting. The frame retains about 65% original blue finish with the areas of loss bearing a smooth brown patina. The cylinder retains about about 15% original blue mostly within the flutes with the balance bearing a pleasing smooth brown patina. The nipples and nipple recesses remain very clean and crisp, which coupled with the bore condition, indicate that this carbine was fired very little. The brass triggerguard and buttplate bear a pleasing patina. The plain walnut buttstock rates near excellent with lots of original finish remaining and a tight crack in the grain on right side of tang that could be made invisible quite easily by a competent wood man. The carbine is sighted with a German silver blade front and two leaf folding rear sights. This is a very fine example of these scarce Colt longarms. (16889-173) {ANTIQUE}

Colt Lightning Medium Frame Rifle

Lot #108 (Sale Order 108 of 711)

serial #56663, 32-20, 26" round barrel with full magazine and an excellent bore. This rifle remains in very fine condition with lots of original blue remaining and it is fitted with a Swiss buttplate. The barrel and magazine retain about 90% evenly thinning original blue finish just beginning to blend with a smooth brown patina. The action is the same or perhaps slightly better with a crisp Rampant Colt on the left side. The un-checkered buttstock shows some figure and the original checkered forend has a decent size chip from the rear lower right panel. Aside from the chip the stocks rate excellent with 95% original finish remaining and with just a few scattered light handling marks. The rifle is sighted with a Beach style combination front, standard open rear and a Lyman folding tang mounted peepsight. The Swiss buttplate fits very nicely and is clearly period to the rifle. Whether it was installed by the factory or fit afterwards is not known, a standard Lightning crescent buttplate fits almost as perfectly as this buttplate. This is a very handsome, interesting and high condition Colt Lightning rifle. (16520-1842) {ANTIQUE} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Colt Shooting Master Revolver

Lot #109 (Sale Order 109 of 711)

serial #334025, 38 Special, 6" barrel with a bright minty bore. This revolver features Patridge sights along with checkered gripstraps and trigger. The revolver is essentially as-new retaining 99% plus original blue finish overall. The turn ring on the cylinder is barely visible and doesn't come close to penetrating the finish. The checkered walnut grips with silver Rampant Colt medallions are virtually mint. The revolver comes in its original box pencil-numbered to the gun and includes the original test target also numbered to the gun along with a cleaning brush, screwdriver, "Shooting Suggestions" pamphlet and "Special Instructions" pamphlet. The condition of the box is about good with green pebbled exterior showing wear on the edges and with the gold printing on lid being very light. A superb Shooting Master revolver. (16651-51) {C&R} [John and Jan Wills Collection]

Colt Shooting Master Revolver

Lot #110 (Sale Order 110 of 711)

serial #348190, 357 Mag., 6" barrel with a bright minty bore. This revolver is in wonderful condition with metal surfaces retaining 97% original blue with the loss being only the slightest bit of muzzle wear and one 3/8" x 1/8" area on the right side of the frame where the finish is missing and exposed metal is gray with the very finest pinprick pitting showing. The checkered walnut grips with silver Rampant Colt medallions are scratch-numbered to the gun and rate excellent. The included factory letter confirms the configuration of the gun and shows it as a single gun shipment to Murta, Appleton & Company in Philadelphia on September 28, 1939. Factory letter also indicates the gun was furnished with a square butt and a 3 1/2 lb. pull. A very fine Shooting Master revolver, one of only 500 produced in this chambering. (16651-90) {C&R} [John and Jan Wills Collection]

Colt Shooting Master One-Of-A-Kind Revolver

Lot #111 (Sale Order 111 of 711)

serial #341057, 455 Eley, 6" barrel with a bright minty bore. This is the only known Shooting Master chambered in 455 Eley and the gun is discussed and illustrated on pages 164 - 166 of Mullin's Colt's New Service Revolver. The revolver is in magnificent condition retaining 99% original blue finish overall. The revolver features checkered grip straps and trigger along with adjustable Patridge sights. The checkered walnut grips with silver Rampant Colt Medallions are virtually mint. The butt of the revolver is neatly stamped "COL. F.W.R." on either side of the lanyard loop. The revolver comes in its original box numbered to the gun on inside of lid which includes the original test target and screwdriver. The box shows some moisture damage to the exterior with box covering peeling at some of the edges, but it seems sound. The accompanying factory letter confirms the configuration of the revolver and shows the gun being shipped to Nova Scotia on June 23, 1936 in a single gun shipment. In his book Mullin states that these initials were those of Franklin W. Robinson who was an automobile dealer in Kentville, Nova Scotia in the 1930's. The ultimate find for the Colt double action collector. Investment quality. (16651-60) {C&R} [John and Jan Wills Collection]

Colt Shooting Master Revolver

Lot #112 (Sale Order 112 of 711)

serial #342079, 45 ACP, 6" barrel with a bright minty bore. This is a very crisp Shooting Master which retains 97% plus original blue finish overall with light silvering on the highest edges. The revolver features checkered gripstraps and trigger and has full checkered walnut grips with silver Rampant Colt medallions. The topstrap is finished in a matte blue as is the backstrap. Sides of hammer retain nice bright polish and the grips rate excellent plus. The accompanying factory letter confirms the caliber but notes a 7 1/2" barrel (possibly a mistake ). Mr. Wills notes describe the gun as 100% factory original and he makes no reference to the discrepancy in the records. The barrel is a factory barrel with correct sight and roll marks. The revolver was shipped in a single gun shipment to Murta, Appleton Company in Philadelphia on May 23, 1939. The letter also indicates the revolver was furnished with a square butt and 3 lb. pull. A fine Shooting Master, one of only 250 manufactured in this chambering. (16651-88) {C&R} [John and Jan Wills Collection]

Colt Shooting Master Revolver

Lot #113 (Sale Order 113 of 711)

serial #341635, 44 Special, 6" barrel with a bright minty bore. This rare revolver is one of only 94 ever produced in this chambering and it remains in near new condition. The revolver features a round butt, adjustable Patridge sights, checkered gripstraps and checkered trigger. Metal surfaces of revolver retain 99% original blue finish; the cylinder line does not penetrate the finish. The hammer spine and trigger retain brilliant original fire blue on rear surfaces with the top surface in a matte blue to match the topstrap and backstrap. The revolver wears its original checkered walnut grips with silver Rampant Colt medallions which are stamp-numbered to the revolver. The grips remain in virtually mint condition. The revolver comes with a factory letter confirming the configuration and showing shipment to Robert W. Knight in Seneca Falls, NY on April 28, 1938. Revolver comes in a two piece box which has no markings or labels. A stunning example of these rare Shooting Master revolvers. (16651-59) {C&R} [John and Jan Wills Collection]

Colt Shooting Master Revolver

Lot #114 (Sale Order 114 of 711)

serial #339236, 45 Colt, 6" barrel with a bright minty bore. This is a rare revolver, one of only 156 Shooting Master's chambered in this caliber. The revolver features adjustable Patridge sights and checkered gripstraps and trigger. The metal surfaces of revolver retain 95% plus original blue finish overall with wear being primarily due to silvering along the high edges and some light muzzle wear. The hammer spine and trigger retain strong original fire blue finish with sides of hammer showing bright polish. The checkered walnut grips with silver Rampant Colt medallions are not numbered but rate near excellent with strong checkering. The grip fit is very slightly off and we feel that these grips began life on another Shooting Master or New Service revolver. The included factory letter confirms the configuration of the revolver and shows it a as single gun shipment to A.N. Kay in Harren, AZ on December 24, 1934. A rare and desirable Shooting Master revolver. (16651-89) {C&R} [John and Jan Wills Collection]

The Enigmatic Custom 1903 "New Springfield" Magazine Sporting Rifle By Wundhammer

Lot #115 (Sale Order 115 of 711)

serial #166436, 30-06, 24" barrel dated 2-10 with a bright excellent bore. This is an extremely interesting and important Springfield rifle, thought for years to have been Stewart Edward White's rifle which he had taken to Africa and elsewhere. This is indeed one of the original five rifles built by Ludwig Wundhammer under the order of Captain Edward C. Crossman around 1910. The parts for these rifles were ordered from the Ordnance Department by Crossman and eventually delivered to Wundhammer, the stock blanks were of imported walnut and were supplied by the Ross Company. The quality and condition of this rifle are superb. The barrel retains about 90% evenly thinning original blue with the action retaining nearly all of its oil quenched case hardened finish; the bolt shroud and safety are similar. The bottom metal shows some toning in the carry area still with some bright bluing at the rear of the floorplate and the bow of the guard, also showing some light oxidation. The stock rates excellent with widely scattered very light handling dings here and there from honest use afield, most prominent an extremely nicely repaired section which may have been a small chip or ding about 1 1/2" from the toe on the right side of the stock, retaining virtually all of its original varnish. It is classic style with rounded shadowline cheekpiece and Oberndorf side-panels (a feature Wundhammer dropped shortly after construction of these arms). The arm has a 13 3/4" length of pull, as three of the "five" didÉ.but no trap in the butt (a feature White mentions his rifle has numerous times in his writings). The men for-whom the rifles were made were: Stewart Edward White; Capt. Crossman; and Misters Colby, Welch and Rogers (friends of White). Of the five rifles originally made, three retained their rear sight bases (including this one), two did not. The rifle is sighted with a Sheard style brass bead in the original front sight ramp and the original early Lyman 34 receiver mounted peep sight, as-modified by Crossman, to have finer graduations of elevation than the factory sight. Originally much-published in: The Book of the Springfield by E.C. Crossman; Custom Gunmakers of the 20th Century vols. 1 and 2 by Mr. Petrov; mentioned in Crossman's series of articles "The Metamorphosis of the New Springfield" which ran in "The Outers Book" during the 20's; the American Rifleman by Crossman in August 15, 1925; written about, photographed and identified by serial number in the photo caption in the 1961 Gun Digest in an article by Col. Townsend Whelen; and mentioned by serial number in an article in the 1975 Gun Digest by Al Miller (all as White's rifle). Mr. Petrov however, during his diligent research, found two very damning pieces of information that refute this as White;s gun (it IS still one of the first five). In 1922 in the "Outer's" series, Crossman recounts how Whites gun was so shot-out after the African trip, that he returned it to Crossman who provided him with a brand new barreled action and had Wundhammer refit the gun. THEN an account by Crossman himself entitled "Executing a Rifle", Feb 12, 1912 "Arms and the Man", Crossman tells of specifically BLOWING UP White's rifle by filling the bore full of dirt and firing it multiple times, finally blowing the action itself to pieces with a maximum overload, that gun being identified as White's and by serial number: 164,985. So, all factors originally identifying this rifle are still true and accurate, it is just not White's. Crossman's was the last and had improvements this rifle does not. Colby's rifle had no 1903 rear sight seat. This gun then is either Mr. Weld's or Mr. Rogers'. Rogers died 18 months after receiving the rifle, this arm is in such fine condition it would stand to reason that this may well be that man's arm. It retains some very early features and none of the later modifications so it would also stand to reason it was likely the second of the five produced. Further diligent research may uncover which of the two men actually owned the rifle but to this writer it is no matter. It remains one of the original five Wundhammers produced at the direction of E.C. Crossman and the only one "known" to-date. It is a testament to the maker, the men and the era; just a wonderful and storied piece of firearms history. (36650-13) {C&R} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Lovely Kornbrath Engraved 1903 Springfield Magazine Sporting Rifle By Seymour Griffin

Lot #116 (Sale Order 116 of 711)

serial #196426, 30-06, 24" barrel with a very good bore which shows frosting within the grooves for about the last half of its length, the first half being bright excellent. The metal surfaces of the barreled action retain about 95% original rust blue with the bottom metal toned more to a pleasing pewter and dull gray-blue patina. The bolt shows only light operational wear with the handle toning to pewter, its underside neatly flattened by Mr. Griffin and finely checkered with the outer radius showing a neatly bordered checkered panel as well. The receiver ring and custom barrel collar are very neatly engraved by Kornbrath, the ring showing a very nice standing moose game scene with a woodland backdrop, Kornbrath's loose flowing scroll continues onto the rear bridge and a left-side scope ring base. The triggerguard front extension and the bow of guard show loose flowing scroll with flower petal engraving around the front action screw hole. The floorplate shows an exceptionally nice bellowing elk against a woodland mountain backdrop, this flanked by loose flowing foliate scroll; the very front of the floorplate engraved in an arc "SR Griffin, New York". The rifle is stocked classic style in a fairly straight-grain piece of walnut, the blank of-which was slab-sawn showing some nice overlapping figure in the area of the butt. The stock rates about excellent showing some minor dings and handling marks from the years and perhaps some lightly added finish. It features a horn pistolgrip cap, schnabel forend tip and has flawlessly executed checkering patterns at grip and forend. The forend pattern is wrap-around with mullered borders, the grip panels are similar and meet atop the wrist, there is a small chip at the rear of the tang which was re-affixed and is very unobtrusive. The rifle features 3/4" European-style sling swivels, the front being banded, and a replacement solid rifle pad has been very professionally fitted for a 13 5/8" length of pull. The rifle is sighted with a nice banded sporting ramp front showing a nicely matted face, its hood is present, while the rear receiver ring sports a Lyman receiver sight. Additionally the left side of the action was professionally fitted with a Noske quick-detach, windgauge-adjustable base and ring set. Both the base and the rings are engraved identically to the action, doubtless by Mr. Kornbrath at the same time the work was performed on the balance of the arm. The rings mount a Hensoldt Wetzlar Ziel Dialyt 2 3/4 power telescopic sight with heavy German post reticle and very good mostly bright optics. Really a very lovely rifle with some excellent amenities and super engraving, both floorplate and receiver ring are pictured in Custom Gunmakers of the 20th Century, volume 2. (36650-32) {C&R} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Custom A O Niedner Model 1924 Proprietary Action Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #117 (Sale Order 117 of 711)

serial #3, 6 mm Niedner, 24" barrel with a very good plus bore which is mostly bright with strong rifling but also showing a few widely scattered very light pits. The metal surfaces retain about 92% original blue, the bulk of the loss is on the bottom metal but with some light fading and contact point wear as well. The bolt body remains bright and shows the nice mottled crosshatched burnishing that Niedner liked to use. The bolt handle has toned to a tarnished pewter gray with the shroud and safety exhibiting some very good original blue. The trigger-sear-bolt release mechanism is all polished bright and very neatly jeweled. The gun is stocked classic style by Shelhamer without cheekpiece in a nice piece of Circassian walnut. The stock rates very good with much original varnish and overall minor dings and handling marks from use afield. The stock features an ebony forend tip and gripcap and has a nice grooved trapdoor buttplate for a 14" length of pull. The rifle's amenities include sling swivels, a checkered trigger, hinged floorplate and a five-piece cleaning rod beneath the buttrap. The rifle is sighted with a sporting front ramp with simple bead, and the bolt shroud will accept specially-made folding and static aperature sights; there is a telescopic sight mounted on the Niedner taper-fit scope base affixed to the front ring. The scope rings mount an H Leue - Dr. W Gerard telescopic sight with post and crosshair reticle and slightly cloudy but very usable optics. The scope itself rates about very good showing a fading blue finish. The bolt was designed for quick takedown without the use of tools and the rear striker cover, when removed, can be replaced with screw-in, rather Lyman-style, aperture sights that Niedner made specifically to fit the rifle. These were not actually with the rifle when Mr. Petrov acquired it, they were miraculously located about four years later amongst a lot of Niedner items a good friend of his had purchased privately. The rifle is very pleasing in appearance and heft and certainly would suffice very well as a compact hunting arm. The gun is pictured and discussed at length in Custom Gunmakers of the 20th Century volume 2 by Mr. Petrov. According to his research there are likely only 4 or perhaps at most 5 of these rifles made, making it an extreme rarity amongst Niedner, and indeed bolt action, rifles. Both top of barrel and left side of action are marked "AO Niedner/Dowagiac Mich". A lovely rifle executed by one of the masters in his field, it is a shame that the Great Depression was the death knell of this arm as they certainly would've been very popular amongst shooters and hunters. (36650-65) {C&R} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Very Rare Niedner-Mann Model 1912 Bolt Action Single Shot Rifle

Lot #118 (Sale Order 118 of 711)

25 Krag, 24" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 97-98% excellent quality hot immersion blue with the left side of the action stamped "AO Niedner/Dowagiac Mich", a portion of this hidden beneath the wood. The bolt body remains bright with the light random burnishing seen on other early examples. The rifle was stocked at some later time by Thomas Shelhamer, Monte Carlo style in a nice grade of English walnut. The stock features a flared shadow line cheekpiece with Shelhamer's signature chinstrap at the rear of pistolgrip and a generous schnabel tip. The stock itself rates excellent with much original finish and only a few very minor handling marks from the years. It is checkered very finely with bordered patterns, they are executed flawlessly, the forend being wrap-around. The rifle features a manual trigger blocking safety mounted at the rear of the guard as well as a striker-retracting safety mounted on the bolt shroud. The barrel features Niedner target blocks with adjustable rings which support a Malcolm telescopic sight with crosshair reticle and mostly bright, very good plus optics. The model 1912 was deemed the "hamburger rifle", christened such on a hunting trip with Drs. Mann and Baker in upstate New York when Niedner juiced a woodchuck with his at 220 yards and had to carry it back in both hands, purportedly Dr. Baker remarking "that is a hamburger making rifle", evidently the moniker stuck. While made at Malden, it is indeed Michigan stamped, likely because it remained an action only for many years, perhaps being stamped when Niedner barreled it in Michigan. Mr. Petrov reports the original stock was made by Gerald Kelver, and was not necessarily pleasing to the new owner, who had Shelhamer restock it. Really a very lovely rifle, extremely rare as there were only two built by Niedner. The action screws show some slight slot damage which certainly could easily be rectified. Really a cool rifle, it certainly would be a joy to fabricate some ammunition and make a little hamburger of your own. (36650-64) {C&R} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Very Rare Custom Takedown 1903 Springfield Rifle By August Pachmayr

Lot #119 (Sale Order 119 of 711)

serial #1181820, 30-06, 24" barrel with an about very good bore which still shows sharp rifling but with frosting within the grooves its entire length. The metal surfaces of the barreled action retain about 95-97% original blue with the loss being light fading and some muzzle wear to pewter, also on some of the high edges. The bottom metal has faded more and is primarily a dull pewter and dark gray-brown mix with a few handling marks. The bolt body shows only light operational marks with the extractor neatly electric DC-pencil damascened, the safety has received a similar metal treatment. The gun is stocked classic style in English walnut, slab-sawn showing some flowing grain. The stock itself rates very good with overall minor handling marks and dings from the years of use afield. The grip shows nicely checkered panels with mullered front borders with the forearm showing a wrap-around pattern. Accents include black forend tip and gripcap and the gun is maker-fitted with graceful sling swivels. The length of pull to the white line Pachmayr Gun Works recoil pad is 13 7/8, ". The rifle is sighted with a nice sporting banded front with grooved ramp face, supporting a silver bead while the rear receiver bridge is fitted with a Lyman receiver sight base which currently holds only a slide blank. The left side of the receiver shows a Noske style quick-detach telescopic sight base, the rings mount a Noske 2 1/4X telescopic sight with post reticle and very good optics. The bolt handle on the rifle is nothing short of sexy and is nicely downward and rearward curved with dual checkered rondelles top and bottom, nicely bordered. There is a small spring steel clip affixed on the underside of the action tang which bears upward, through the sear hole, on the underside of the

Custom Mauser Magazine Sporting Rifle By Griffin & Howe With Niedner Barrel

Lot #120 (Sale Order 120 of 711)

serial #12450, 400 Niedner, 26 1/4" Niedner-proofed barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a superb rifle, brought to the fore by two of the most well-respected makers in the business. The metal surfaces retain about 98% lightly buffed blue which may be slightly later than the period of the gun, although looking at the condition of the stock and the balance of the arm it is very likely this is original 1940 blue. The races are neatly jeweled as-is the follower, body of the bolt and the extractor, all remaining bright. The bolt handle, shroud and their attendant parts retain excellent original blue, the handle has been very nicely sculpted and has dual circular checkered panels top and bottom on knob. Clearly stocked by Griffin & Howe, Monte Carlo style with a flared left-side cheekpiece with a very nice shadow line. The stock rates very good plus to excellent with only minor handling marks from light use. There are checkered panels at the grip with mullered borders and in a wrap-around pattern at the forend. The stock features an ebony tip, blued steel pistolgrip, detachable swivel studs, an oval monogram plate along the toeline (it is un-engraved) and a nice hard rubber rifle pad, which has hardened with time, showing a length of pull of 14" to the leather face. Clearly barreled by the Niedner Rifle Corporation, the breech shows the "NP" (in oval) Niedner proof, it is marked ".400 Niedner" below this. The rifle is sighted with a banded sporting ramp front with nicely stippled face, supporting a simple bead sight with a sharply knurled hood in place, the rear receiver bridge holds a Lyman 40s-era receiver sight. The magazine box features a hinged floorplate with release inside the bow of the guard, the face of the trigger has been very neatly checkered and a trigger adjusting stirrup has been fitted internally during the period of use. The underside of the barrel is numbered "1740", without any initials, suggesting that this is one of the very last arms barreled by that very respected organization. The rifle has very graceful lines and exudes quality of workmanship throughout. Really a super big-bore rifle, Roy Dunlap, author of Gunsmithing comments on the Niedner: "The 400 Niedner was the most potent big-game rifle ever built in this country, having considerably more power than the 375 (H&H)-on both ends". (36650-48) {C&R} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Custom 1903 Springfield Magazine Sporting Rifle By Harvey Rogers Of Hart Arms Company

Lot #121 (Sale Order 121 of 711)

30-06, 22" barrel with a bright about excellent bore which shows only the beginning of some very very light frosting near the muzzle. The metal surfaces retain about 97% original blue, the loss is some light fading and high edge wear with a scattered handling mark or two here and there. The top of the barrel is engraved in nice quality script "Hart Arms Company Cleveland Ohio" and the front receiver ring has been very neatly matted. The bolt body shows light operational wear and is serial numbered 1348655 in electric DC-pencil on the body (1348654 is listed in DCM sales records as a National Match). The handle has been modified for scope clearance and low-swept and polished bright. The finish on the bottom metal is slightly different than that of the barreled action and it retains quite a bit more blue, perhaps being neatly restored; the triggerguard was slightly narrowed by the maker and is very attractive. The gun is stocked classic style in a very nice grade of English walnut, the stock rating excellent with only minor dings and handling marks very sparsely scattered here and there. The left side features Harvey Rogers' signature flared shadow line cheekpiece while the tip is polished horn, the pistolgrip hard rubber and the butt is fitted with a checkered steel trapdoor buttplate for a 13 3/4" length of pull. The grip area shows a lovely wrap-over checkering pattern with mullered borders with the forearm showing a full wrap-around pattern also with mullered borders, both are flawlessly executed. Additionally the rifle is equipped with sling studs, one along the toeline the other soldered to the underside of the barrel and there is a silver monogram plate along the toeline which is un-engraved. The gun is sighted with a long graceful sporting ramp front sight with matted face, it mounts an ivory bead sight, the cocking piece has been fitted with Hart Arms Company's Lyman receiver sight base which fits rather horseshoe-like over the bolt shroud, necessitating shortening of the cocking knob, much like we find on National Match rifles; mounted to this of course is a Lyman folding aperture sight. The left side of the receiver has been fitted with a Hart Arms Company quick detach scope ring base, the rings supporting a Lyman Alaskan 2 1/2X telescopic sight with fine dot and crosshair reticle and very good to near excellent optics; the scope itself rating near very good with some fading blue and a number of small dings. In addition to the bolt handle modification a low scope Buehler safety was fitted and the underside of the striker has Hart Arms spring-loaded detent which puts upward pressure on the bolt shroud when the bolt is in battery position, assuring that the shroud-mounted rear sight returns to the same position each time (quite a good idea). The right side of action and the stock just beneath it were neatly altered for the low-swept bolt handle. There is some extremely minor damage to the rear action screw slot, it would not be worth mention were it not for the fine state of this rifle. Mr. Rogers is discussed and this gun pictured in Custom Gunmakers of the 20th Century . Harvey Rogers' stock work is sublime, in this writer's opinion it far exceeds anything Griffin & Howe has ever done; this example is no exception. (36650-35) {C&R} [Michael Petrov Collection]

The Merkel Three Barrel Set Over Under Rifle-Shotgun Combination Gun Of Reichsmarschall Hermann Goer

Lot #122 (Sale Order 122 of 711)

serial #21158, 8x75R, 26" rifle barrels; 8x75R by 12 ga., 25 3/4 barrels, choked full; 12 ga. 28 1/4" barrels choked a tight full and tight modified; all are Bohler Stahl barrels and show bright excellent bores with the double 12 barrels showing a few light remnants of some very light pinprick pitting in a couple spots. All of the barrels retain about 98% original blue, the loss due to some light fading primarily at the muzzles, one or two may have a very minor handling mark here or there, the only mentionable mark being on the upper tube of the double rifle barrels. The scalloped frame is an overall pewter gunmetal gray and is profusely engraved with game scene, scroll and acorn and oakleaf embellishment in full coverage. The oakleaf and acorn decoration is on the barrel bolsters with elk on the left frame flat and chamois and waterfowl on the right frame flat with the Merkel name appearing on the belly of the frame. The triggerguard shows some remnants of original blue and has a very nice depiction of an auerhahn. The quality of the engraving is superb and the depth wonderful. The arm is equipped with double triggers, the right being a set, cocking indicators left and right, greener-style crossbolt and non-automatic tang-mounted safety. The buttstock is nicely figured Circassian walnut and rates about very good with overall minor dings and handling marks from use afield. It shows a round knob pistolgrip and heart-shaped sidepanels with a nice pinched comb. The length of pull to the grooved horn buttplate is 14 3/8". There is a European style sling swivel on the toeline, each set of barrels has a corresponding swivel soldered to the bottom barrel. The three piece forends all rate about excellent or very good plus with the exception of the right upper panel on the double rifle barrels which shows some scars and handling marks. The forend, which fits all three sets of barrels, rates about very good showing a good deal of carry and handling wear with a 1" thin crack at the forend tip and a minor scar at the rear near the iron. It has Hermann Goering's crest inletted in a circular medallion between the forend iron and the release. The combination set of barrels (Bockbuchsflinte) are maker-fitted with a dual claw quick detachable scope bases which mount a Carl Zeiss Zielvier 4X telescopic sight with interesting Germanic heavy three post reticle, the horizontal posts connected by a very thin crosshair with dot at its center. Really a very fast and unique reticle; the optics are bright about excellent with the scope itself rating very good showing quite a bit of wear along the ocular lens, much less at the objective lens. It features a simple bead front sight and manually actuated flip-up rear rifle sight as well. The double shotgun barrels are sighted with a simple ivory bead front sight. The double rifle barrels feature a rifle style ramp with simple bead and a single standing leaf fixed rear sight. Additionally it has been fitted with three double claw bases and will accept two scopes included with the gun. The first is a Carl Zeiss Zielsechs 6X telescopic sight with the same crosshair reticle as the first, also with bright about excellent optics, the scope itself very good. The second scope which is adapted to the mounts on the rifle is a Carl Zeiss Zielmar 1.5X telescopic sight with more traditional three post German reticle and bright excellent optics, this scope rating almost excellent showing far less wear than the other two. This entire set is cased in an oak leather-covered case with heavy brass corner reinforcements, carry handle, dual straps and lockable hasps. The case itself rates good to perhaps very good and has a Gebruder Merkel leather label affixed to the interior. Included in the case is a 10 round DWM box of 8x75R ammunition, showing only mild tarnish, the box deteriorating. The original sling, , likely the one seen in the accompanying photographs where Goering has a rifle-shotgun over his shoulder and there is a set of scope covers for one of the scopes. The gun seems to operate properly all barrels mounting smartly to the receiver, all the scopes mounting well on their bases. Included with the arm is an October 12, 1965-dated letter from Col. Dick A King to a friend in California to-whom he is sending the gun. He details how he and a Col. Grover Wilson got the guns at Berchtesgaden, in the presence of Emma Goering. He also mentions he has Italian Air Marshal Balbo's official photograph album in which there is a picture of him shooting the gun when he came to visit Goering. Also included is a "capture paper" that Lt. Col. King wrote out for himself, and signed to himself, giving himself permission to keep "one shotgun with two additional barrels complete with leather case and three telescopic sights". There is a three page typed appraisal from RL Wilson included; a letter from Hollywood actor Hunter Von Leer to Bob Cherry of Cherry's guns. The arm was in Hunte

Ornate 1903 Sporting Magazine Rifle By Harvey Rodgers Of Hart Arms

Lot #123 (Sale Order 123 of 711)

30-06, 22" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this fine rifle retain about 98% original maker blue on the barreled action, the loss is due to some light high edge wear and some light fading, most prominent on the bolt knob. The bottom metal shows a bit more fading to brown with light scratches on the bow of the guard and the front extension, the floorplate showing a nicely etched depiction of a bighorn sheep amidst a mountainous backdrop. Harvey Rodgers of Hart arms, in addition to being a fine arms craftsman, was also a student of art. It would seem as though he outdid himself on this arm as the front receiver ring and the barrel are neatly embellished their full-length. The front ring of the receiver shows a growling brown bear head, rather nicely depicted. The entire length of the barrel shows an Alaskan wilderness scene. Radially from left side of barrel to right we have Alaskan tundra, forests, rivers and lakes, culminating in a high mountainous ridge in the background. The scene begins at the junction of barrel and action with a long pack train of men and horses making their way to a distant camp (located near the front sight base). Ahead of the men amidst the Alaskan wilderness we see caribou, bull and cow elk, bull and cow moose, a brown bear with her cubs even a bighorn sheep. All of this is very nicely, very precisely etched. The front sight ramp as well shows a depiction of a polar bear and a caribou on its left side with a brown bear and antelope on its right side, the ramp matting a herd of caribou. The underside of the barrel is very neatly engraved "The Hart Arms Company Cleveland Ohio". The rifle is stocked Monte Carlo style with Rodgers flared left-side cheekpiece with shadow line, the rearward flare curving gracefully along the line of the Monte Carlo toward the heel of the butt. The stock itself rates about excellent with much original varnish and some light age crackling from the years. Likely an exhibition piece for the Hart Arms showroom, the pistolgrip and forend are neatly relief-carved with a loose flowing scroll and floral decoration with the right side of the butt outlined with a carved bead accented with fleur-de-lis carving at its front and rear. The pistolgrip cap and forend tip are walrus ivory, very lightly incise-scrimmed on the grip with the tip showing light rococo and foliate scroll. The buttplate is a checkered trapdoor with nice engraved accents, further leading to the sales sample/display gun theory, the area beneath the plate is not drilled nor opened for a compartment. (There are pencil markings present which would indicate it was meant to be, but never accomplished as it was un-necessary.) The rifle is sighted with an ivory bead sporting ramp front and a Hart Arms horseshoe-style bolt shroud-mounted aperture rear sight with Lyman folding staff is mounted on the "NS"-marked bolt. It would appear that at one time the rifle was fitted with a Hart trigger, it now features a standard Springfield trigger which has been nicely tuned. The rifle is discussed in Custom Gunmakers of the 20th Century, volume 2 and pictured there with a period picture of Harvey Rodgers at his workbench, showing what is doubtless the gun in the work rack behind him, the forend tip and gripcap plainly visible. Really an absolutely lovely piece of work from this most-gifted of craftsman, unique unto itself. (36650-83) {C&R} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Custom 1903 Springfield Sporting Magazine Rifle By Griffin & Howe

Lot #124 (Sale Order 124 of 711)

serial #1264570, 30-06, 24" part octagon part round Krupp Flusstahl barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 98-99% wonderfully restored rust blue finish. The rifle is stocked classic style with subtle comb flutes and a very nice left-side dual beaded Whelen style cheek rest. The stock itself rates very good overall with the expected minor dings and handling marks from use afield. Accents include a nice horn forend tip, an engraved blued steel pistolgrip cap, flattened and checkered underside of the bolt handle and a nice checkered steel trapdoor buttplate providing a 13 7/8" length of pull. The rifle features sling swivels and has been fitted with a very nice Ralph Pike "self-setting" adjustable trigger. The trigger features a wide curved neatly matted face and is actually adjustable down to ounces (it should not be if the rifle is used as a hunting arm). The design of the sear is such that an extension is fitted to the rear of the cocking piece on the striker. The rifle is sighted with a small brass bead fitted to the integral ramp which blends in nicely with the full-length integral matted barrel rib; there is a Lyman receiver sight on the rear bridge. The rifle barrel is marked along its top flat "No. 119 Griffin & Howe Inc. New York". Ralph Pike of Kalispell Montana was an innovative gunsmith and did a lot of barrel and cartridge work as well, a copy of his 1939 patent is included along with the rifle. Really a super-looking G&H rifle with a really neat period trigger which doubtless helps the marksman realize the full potential of this fabulous rifle. (36550-76) {C&R} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Extremely Rare Polhemus Model 23 "Polly'S Little Pal" Hunting Knife Pistol

Lot #125 (Sale Order 125 of 711)

22 Short, 1" barrel. This rare little gun, one of only 30 ever manufactured features a folding pocket knife mounted to the bottom of this unusual bolt action single shot pocket pistol. The knife is affixed to the gun by a pin through one bolster connecting it beneath the grips and a "U" shaped mounting bracket near the muzzle. Interestingly, the trigger mounts on the same pin under the grips and the trigger fits into the knife like one of the blades. The gun is marked on the left rear side "L.F. POLHEMUS MFG. CO. / U.S.A. / MIAMI, ARIZ. / PAT. APL'D. FOR" and on right rear side "LITTLE PAL / MODEL 23 / 22 SHORTS ONLY". Each of the blades is also marked "L.F. POLHEMUS / MFG. Co. / MIAMI, ARIZONA". The pistol retains 98% original nickel plated finish with just some light scratches in the finish. The bolt is of brass and retains about half of its original nickel with the exposed brass bearing a pleasing patina. The jigged bone handles on the pocket knife rate excellent with no visible chips and the blades seem full and rate near excellent. The checkered hard rubber grips have an "S" embossed at the top and appear to be the same grips used on the Sedgley produced Baby Hammerless revolvers manufactured during the time this gun was built. Whether these were the grips Polhemus used on this short run of guns or are replacements isn't known, they fit just a smidge over but based on the overall quality of the gun, this fit could be original. The grips rate excellent with sharp checkering but there is a chip from the bottom of the right grip. The gun comes in its original box with picture end label, the condition of both is excellent; a simple steel rod extractor is included in the box. Due to the smoothbore barrel, Amoskeag sent this little pistol to BATFE Technology Branch requesting it be removed from the provisions of the NFA and made a Curio & Relic, which they did, their letter exempting this pistol from the NFA provisions is include with the gun. This little gun represents the ultimate rarity in American firearms curiosa. (16229-288) {C&R} [Elliott Riggs Collection]

U.S. Fp-45 Liberator Pistol By G.M. Guide Lamp Division

Lot #126 (Sale Order 126 of 711)

45 ACP, 4" barrel with an excellent bore. The barrel is a light gray color that matches the frame with a smooth grind mark on the barrel band and light discoloration around the weld marks. The frame retains about 98% corrosion resistant finish with a few light and scattered scratches. This model 3 has four holes, cavity mould #33 on the cocking knob and an "F" breech mark. The cocking knob is in near excellent condition with a few light handling and storage marks, and the original magazine plate is present. This is a very fine example of a WWII "Woolworth" gun." (86229-876) {C&R} [Elliot Riggs Collection]

U.S. Fp-45 Liberator Pistol By G.M. Guide Lamp Division

Lot #127 (Sale Order 127 of 711)

45 ACP, 4" barrel with a near excellent bore exhibiting some scattered but very light surface oxidation. The barrel is a dark gray color with a few light scratches and a smooth grind mark on the barrel band that has a few slag pits. The frame retains about 98% corrosion resistant finish with a few light and scattered scratches, a few very shallow dents on the right side and some slight discoloration around some of the weld marks. This model 3 has three holes, cavity mould #41 on the cocking knob and no breech mark. The cocking knob is in near excellent condition with a few light handling and storage marks, and the original magazine plate is present. This would be a fine addition to a WWII clandestine collector's kit. (86229-879) {C&R} [Elliot Riggs Collection]

U.S. Fp-45 Liberator Pistol By G.M. Guide Lamp Division

Lot #128 (Sale Order 128 of 711)

45 ACP, 4" barrel with an excellent bore that has a few faint oxidation stains. The barrel is a light gray color that matches the frame with a smooth grind mark on the barrel band exhibiting a slag pit and light discoloration around the weld marks. The frame retains about 95% corrosion resistant finish with a few light and scattered scratches in addition to freckling that extends in a band from the butt up the front strap and onto the barrel and trigger guard with some found on other areas of the gun as well. This model 3 has three holes, cavity mould #47 on the cocking knob and an "F" breech mark. The cocking knob is in near excellent condition with a few light handling and storage marks, and the original magazine plate is present. This is a very nice example of a Liberator pistol. (86229-747) {C&R} [Elliot Riggs Collection]

U.S. Fp-45 Liberator Pistol By G.M. Guide Lamp Division

Lot #129 (Sale Order 129 of 711)

45 ACP, 4" barrel with a near excellent bore that has a few faint oxidation blemishes at the muzzle. The barrel is a light gray color that matches the frame with a smooth grind mark on the barrel band and moderate discoloration around the weld marks. The frame retains about 96% corrosion resistant finish with a few scattered scratches, light staining and some freckling on the grip portion of the frame. This model 3 has four holes, cavity mould #24 on the cocking knob and an "F" breech mark. The negative for the mould number was double stamped on the four resulting in two 4's superimposed over each other. The cocking knob is in near excellent condition with a few light handling and storage marks, and the original magazine plate is present. Liberators make interesting addition to any collection. (86229-729) {C&R} [Elliot Riggs Collection]

Marlin Ballard No. 6 1/2 Rigby Off-Hand Rifle

Lot #130 (Sale Order 130 of 711)

serial #28164, 38-55, 28" round barrel with a bright excellent bore. This fine rifle features a faceted action with engraved Rigby flats at breech of barrel with top flat being engraved with "BALLARD" in riband. The rifle is equipped with its original single trigger and features all matching numbers on frame, barrel, forend, buttstock, buttplate and stock tang. The frame of this fourth model Rigby Ballard features lovely relief floral scroll engraving with a running deer in round panel on left and a standing bear in round panel on right. The three top flats of the frame show nice scroll as does the top of frame ahead of tang sight and there is a nice ring engraved around the muzzle. The condition of this rifle is very fine with the barrel retaining about 98% strong original blue finish. The action retains about 80% original color case-hardened finish which has softened over time but has a lovely appearance with even subtle color throughout. The French walnut buttstock and forend rate excellent with 95% original finish remaining and with just normal light handling marks. The checkering remains strong showing just the slightest wear, the forend shows its nice original horn tip and the cheekpiece shows a nice clean edge. The original Farrow pattern light Swiss buttplate is in place and retains traces of original nickel plated finish and is mostly an even gray patina. The correct Vernier mid-range tang mounted peepsight is present along with a windgauge spirit level front; there is no provision for a rear barrel sight. This is a very nice and very honest 6 1/2 Rigby Ballard rifle. Investment quality. (16651-19) {ANTIQUE} [John and Jan Wills Collection]

Marlin Ballard No. 6 Schuetzen Rifle

Lot #131 (Sale Order 131 of 711)

serial #3107, 40-65, 32" part round part octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is an early No. 6 rifle featuring a plain action. The rifle is equipped with factory adjustable double set triggers, a ball and spur lever and heavy nickel plated brass Swiss buttplate. The rifle has matching numbers on the action, barrel, forend and stock tang with the buttstock and buttplate both being numbered "20624". The stock is an original Ballard No. 6 stock, it fits very nicely and would pass as original if not for the number. The barrel retains an even, smooth gray brown patina and has a pleasing appearance. The action retains about 85% original color case-hardened finish which has softened somewhat but still shows nice contrast. The checkered walnut buttstock and forend rate about excellent with the forend showing 95% original finish with sharp checkering and the buttstock showing what may be a nicely done older restored finish also with strong checkering. The heavy brass Swiss buttplate retains only traces of its original nickel plated finish with the balance bearing a pleasing patina. The rifle is sighted with a windguage front and a mid-range Vernier tang mounted peepsight with no rear barrel seat. This is a very handsome rifle that would probably perform very well at the range. (16651-8) {ANTIQUE} [John and Jan Wills Collection]

Marlin Ballard No. 3 Deluxe Gallery Rifle

Lot #132 (Sale Order 132 of 711)

serial #11980, 22 RF, 28" part round part octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore. This rifle features a factory engraved action which shows full coverage scroll on sides with a bear in circular panel on left side and a running buck in circular panel on right. The barrel is marked with the correct serial number on underside and also shows a "JW" in an oval. The forend is perfectly made and fits flawlessly however it is un-numbered; it is our assumption that the forend was made by master craftsman John Wills and the barrel fitted and finished by him. The rifle features a standard single trigger and full loop lever. The barrel retains 99% original blue finish while the action is mostly gray with some light wear to the engraving. The buttstock and forend are both of beautifully figured English walnut and rate excellent plus with 95% original finish remaining and with sharp checkering. The original checkered hard rubber buttplate rates excellent and fits flawlessly. The rifle is sighted with a gold washed Beach combination front, blank in rear slot and a mid-range folding tang mounted peepsight is present, this tang sight appears to be a quality modern sight. A handsome deluxe Ballard that should be a joy to shoot. (16651-28) {ANTIQUE} [John and Jan Wills Collection]

Custom A.W. Peterson Marlin Ballard Off-Hand Target Rifle

Lot #133 (Sale Order 133 of 711)

serial #35129, 22 LR, 27 3/4" round barrel with a very good bright bore. This rifle is very nicely period engraved with loose scroll along with the "Ballard" on left side and "M.L. Styers" in bold gothic letters. The barrel is marked "A.W. PETERSON DENVER, COLO." and has a stepped ring at the action and a very slight taper from the tip of the forestock to the muzzle. This rifle features a faceted action with a full loop lever and a single trigger. The stocks look to be also from the Peterson shop with a familiar Peterson/Schoyen schnabel forend tip and the buttstock having lovely vertical grain, cheekpiece and a long prong Swiss buttplate without tangs. The condition of the rifle is quite nice with the barrel retaining 95% original blue finish which is thinning evenly. The frame retains a smoky mix of faded color case hardening and a smooth gray patina with all engraving and markings remaining sharp. The stocks rate excellent with 95% original finish remaining and with very few handling marks. The rifle is sighted with a windgauge front and mid-range Vernier tang mounted peepsight with no rear barrel seat. Additionally the rifle is equipped with a Lyman 5A telescopic sight mounted on target blocks. This particular rifle is illustrated and described on page 233 of Dutcher's Ballard: The Great American Single Shot Rifle. A handsome and fine Ballard rifle published in the only authoritative work on the subject. (16651-18) {ANTIQUE} [John and Jan Wills Collection]

Marlin Ballard No. 6 1/2 Off-Hand Rifle

Lot #134 (Sale Order 134 of 711)

serial #34003, 40-70, 30" part round part octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore. This rifle has been partially restored by master craftsman John C. Wills of Anchorage, Alaska. The rifle has been rebarreled with the only markings on the barrel being "40-70" on top and under forend there is a "JW" in an oval border. The forend is not numbered and looks like it is one of Will's perfectly crafted Ballard forearms with horn schnabel tip and correct checkering pattern. The barrel retains 99% original blue finish overall. The action, full loop lever, breechblock and hammer all retain 98% excellent quality restored color case-hardened finish. The forend retains 99% original finish while the buttstock which is the typical 6 1/2" style with pistolgrip, cheekpiece and short prong Swiss buttplate retains 95% restored finish. The rifle features a single trigger and is sighted with a windgauge front, no rear seat and a mid-range tang mounted peepsight with adjustable objective. A fine and very attractive Ballard. (16651-46) {ANTIQUE} [John and Jan Wills Collection]

Marlin Ballard No. 7 A1 Extra Long Range Rifle

Lot #135 (Sale Order 135 of 711)

serial #3408, 44-100, 34" round barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a very nice example of Marlin's finest Ballard rifle. The rifle features a wonderfully engraved and faceted action and Rigby barrel flats. The engraving consists of wonderfully cut relief floral scroll bordered only to the front and rear and showing a standing buck and recumbent doe on left side and running buffalo on right. The rifle features all matching numbers on the frame, barrel, forend and buttstock however, the buttstock is numbered "2589" on bottom of of the front flat and then horizontally on the same flat "3408". According to Dutcher's table of observed Long Range guns, serial #2588 was a 7A1 Extra grade as well. The condition of the rifle is quite nice with the barrel retaining about 50% original blue which is thinning evenly and is an overall smooth even blue brown color. The muzzle shows a nice engraved ring along its circumference and there is a rear dovetail neatly period cut into the barrel which currently holds a fancy blank with a shield shaped top and fancy monogrammed initials which appear to be "ECC". The frame retains a pleasing mix of faded original color case-hardened finish and a smoky smooth gray patina. The engraving remains very crisp and action is completely free of any pitting. The English walnut checkered pistol grip buttstock and forend rate excellent retaining 90% plus original finish with strong checkering and only a few light handling marks. The stock features a checkered horn buttplate, fancy horn pistol grip inlay and the forend is tipped with its original fancy horn tip. The original rear position sight mounting base is present in the comb of the stock just ahead of the buttplate. The rifle features a full loop lever, a single trigger and is sighted with a windgauge front and long range tang mounted Vernier peepsight. A very fine example of these rare and desirable Ballard's which John Dutcher refers to as the finest offering of the Ballard line. (16651-11) {ANTIQUE} [John and Jan Wills Collection]

Colt Second Model New Hampshire Dragoon Revolver

Lot #136 (Sale Order 136 of 711)

serial #8098 (all matching except wedge which is numbered "8094"), .44 caliber, 7 1/2" part round part octagon barrel with a very good bore showing deep rifling with light frosting throughout. The left side of the barrel lug is marked "NEW HAMPSHIRE" and the proper address is present on top flat of barrel. The cylinder shows only traces of its original scene with the serial number remaining clearly visible and the left side of the frame is properly marked "COLT'S / PATENT / U.S.". This is a very early second model revolver, out of the "typical" New Hampshire range and it is equipped with the early "V" mainspring carried over from the Walker. Metal surfaces of revolver retain a light gray brown patina overall with edges remaining well defined and with all markings remaining clear and legible. There is some scattered light pitting on the round portion of the barrel and also a patch on the cylinder but by and large the metal surfaces of the revolver are very smooth. The brass grip frame shows sub-inspectors initials "K" and "A" and show a nice mellow brass patina. The one piece walnut grip rates very good plus with light but visible cartouches on either side. Overall a very nice and quite early Second model New Hampshire Dragoon revolver. (16889-8) {ANTIQUE}

U.S. Colt Third Model Dragoon Revolver

Lot #137 (Sale Order 137 of 711)

serial #11025, .44 caliber, 7 1/2" part round part octagon barrel with a very good bore. All numbers on this revolver are matching however, the triggerguard appears to be renumbered and has the earlier "V" mainspring with the roller on the hammer. It appears that this is a Third Model dragoon which has been fitted with a replacement Second Model dragoon triggerguard. The barrel bears the proper New York address with curled brackets to front and rear and the left side of the frame is properly marked "COLT'S / PATENT / U.S.". Iron surfaces of revolver retain an even gray brown patina with what appears to be some original faded case-hardening visible on the frame which has faded to a silvery pewter color. The cylinder shows traces of the original cylinder scene around serial number with the balance being mostly smooth. The brass grip frame an even mellow patina overall with sub-inspector's mark "B" at top of backstrap. The one-piece walnut grip rates very good plus and may be an old refinish with no cartouches visible. (16889-12) {ANTIQUE}

Colt Model 1860 Fluted Army Revolver

Lot #138 (Sale Order 138 of 711)

serial #2896, .44 caliber, 7 1/2" barrel with a near very good bore. The revolver features all matching numbers including the wedge and is an overall brown patina. The barrel exhibits some scattered pitting but all markings remain clear and legible. The frame and cylinder are generally free of any pitting and remain quite smooth. The iron gripstrap is an even brown with just a little very fine pitting. The brass triggerguard bears a rich untouched patina. The one-piece walnut grip rates good plus as refinished, the cartouches were intentionally removed. A good solid and generally quite honest fluted Army. (16889-87) {ANTIQUE}

Colt Third Model Dragoon Revolver

Lot #139 (Sale Order 139 of 711)

serial #13970, .44 caliber, 7 1/2" part round part octagon barrel with a very good plus bore. This revolver has all matching numbers except for an old un-numbered replacement wedge and there is no visible number on the arbor. Iron surfaces of revolver retain a deep brown patina with scattered light pitting present in some areas; the barrel address and frame numbers are clearly visible. The frame shows what appears to be some old vise bite marks but there is patina over these. The cylinder scene is no longer visible but the serial number on the periphery of the cylinder is still visible. The brass grip frame appears to have been lightly cleaned and is in the process of re-acquiring a patina. The one-piece walnut grip rates about very good and may be an old replacement as the grip seems a bit too wide where it meets the frame but it definitely have a lot of age on it. While this is a sort of salty old Dragoon, it has a nice look and functions properly. (16889-5) {ANTIQUE}

Colt Hartford English Dragoon Revolver

Lot #140 (Sale Order 140 of 711)

serial #585 all matching except unnumbered wedge, .44 caliber, 7 1/2" part round part octagon barrel with a very good bore that shows deep rifling with some scattered patches of light oxidation. The revolver bears the New York barrel address without borders and a standard third model oval triggerguard. The left side of frame bears proper "COLT'S / PATENT" marking and the cylinder and barrel show proper London proofs. This revolver appears to have been refinished long ago and shows some wear on the added finish. The cylinder shows no scene but does show evidence of being cleaned with the serial number and proofs all remaining legible. Iron surfaces of revolver retain a mix of faded old finish and a gray brown patina. The brass grip frame retains traces of original silver-plated finish and are mostly a pleasing mellow patina. The one-piece walnut grip rates very good with perhaps 30% original finish remaining. With only about 700 of these revolvers produced, this example has a nice look and should be affordable. (16889-17) {ANTIQUE}

Tipping & Lawden Cased Model 1A Pepperbox

Lot #141 (Sale Order 141 of 711)

serial #998, 22 RF, 2 5/8" four barrel cluster with oxidized bores. The left side of the frame bears the standard Tipping & Lawden mark in round pattern and the barrels bear small British proofs. The barrels retain about 95% original blue finish with areas of loss bearing a smooth gray patina. The frame retains about 97% original silver-plated finish which has a nice mellow patina and with just a tiny bit of patinated brass peeking through on the highest edges.

Tipping & Lawden Cased Model 1A Pepperbox

Lot #142 (Sale Order 142 of 711)

serial #401, 22 RF, 2 5/8" four barrel cluster with lightly oxidized bores. The left side of the frame bears the standard Tipping & Lawden mark in round pattern and the barrels bear small British proofs. The barrels retain about 80 - 85% original blue finish with areas of loss bearing a smooth gray patina. The frame retains about 90 - 95% original silver-plated finish which is thinning a little in some areas as well as on the high edges. The foliate gutta percha grips rate near excellent with just light wear present. The pistol comes in the late style blue baize lined mahogany case with burl lid, sliding lid compartment and John Blissett retailer label. The condition of the case is excellent and the included accessories are an ebony handled turnscrew, steel wiper, pewter oiler and key. The sliding lid appears to be an older replacement. Overall a good solid cased Tipping & Lawden pepperbox. (16229-332) {ANTIQUE} [Elliott Riggs Collection]

Tipping & Lawden Cased Retailer Marked Model 2B Pepperbox

Lot #143 (Sale Order 143 of 711)

serial #3436, 30 RF, 3" four barrel cluster with lightly pitted bores. This pepperbox is in very fine condition. The backstrap of this pistol is engraved "COGSWELL & HARRISON LONDON". The left side of the frame is marked with the Tipping & Lawden makers mark in circular pattern and the barrels bear small British proofs. The barrels retain 95% original blue finish. The frame retains 97% original silver-plated finish with some light scratches in the finish around the spring screw. Fire blue on firing pin , bar lever and color case-hardening on the hammer are all strong. The foliate gutta percha grips rate excellent with no chips. The pistol comes in an original blue baize lined mahogany case with two triangular covered compartments. Within the case are a key and steel wiper and the condition of the case is excellent with no visible repairs. An extremely fine Tipping & Lawden medium size pepperbox with a neat retailer mark. (16229-371) {ANTIQUE} [Elliott Riggs Collection]

Savage Figure 8 First Model Second Variation Navy Revolver

Lot #144 (Sale Order 144 of 711)

serial #110, .36 caliber, 7 1/8" octagon barrel with an about good bore that shows wear and frosting. This revolver wears two sets of numbers "110" and "41". The "41" appears to be an assembly number as it is on the small components, some parts bear both numbers. The iron parts of the revolver were cleaned and are in the process of re-acquiring a light gray patina. The brass barrel address remains 95% legible as does "CAST STEEL" on bottom of barrel. The brass frame retains a medium patina which looks like it could have been helped at some point over the years. The two-piece walnut grips rate about very good as refinished long ago and with some small chips. The bottom of the butt shows numerous impact marks from being used as a hammer. All of the screw slots show wear. Overall a decent and all original Savage brass framed Figure 8 revolver. (16889-19) {ANTIQUE}

Tipping & Lawden Cased Model 2B Pepperbox

Lot #145 (Sale Order 145 of 711)

serial #1842, 30 RF, 3" four barrel cluster with oxidized and pitted bores. This pepperbox is in very fine condition. The left side of the frame is marked with the Tipping & Lawden makers mark in circular pattern and the barrels bear small British proofs. The barrels retain about 90 - 95% original blue finish. The frame retains 97% original silver-plated finish with a pleasing mellow tarnish overall. The foliate gutta percha grips rate excellent with no chips. The pistol comes in an original blue baize lined mahogany case with two triangular compartments with both lids missing. There are no accessories in the case which is in near excellent condition with one replaced piece of the burl veneer which is about 1/2" square and not of the same burl. Overall a good solid Tipping & Lawden medium size pepperbox. (16229-369) {ANTIQUE} [Elliott Riggs Collection]

Rare Lemat Second Model Two Barrel Revolver

Lot #146 (Sale Order 146 of 711)

serial #1421, .42 caliber revolver with 63 caliber smoothbore barrel; both bores rate about very good. This revolver features all matching numbers on the frame, barrel, cylinder and smoothbore barrel/cylinder arbor. The top of the barrel is engraved "Col. LeMat Bte. s.g.d.g. Paris" and the right side of the barrel is additionally marked with the initials "LM" beneath a five pointed star. Metal surfaces of revolver are an even dull gray patina with all markings remaining clear and legible. The hammer has the pivoting striker and the right side tip of hammer (ahead of striker pin) is broken and missing, the left side is cracked but still present. The flat loading lever affixed to left side of frame may be a quality replacement Ð it matches perfectly in color. The sheet steel spring on right side of frame that holds the barrel pin in place is a replacement. The two-piece checkered walnut grips show wear commensurate with the balance of the revolver. A good solid example of these rare and highly desirable Confederate used arms. (16889-227) {ANTIQUE}

Savage & North Figure Eight Second Model Revolver

Lot #147 (Sale Order 147 of 711)

serial #289 all matching, .36 caliber, 7" octagon barrel. This iron frame revolver is marked with proper address on the topstrap "E. SAVAGE. MIDDLETOWN, CT / H.S. NORTH PATENTED JUNE 17TH 1856". The rammer housing serial number matches the balance of the revolver but doesn't bear any markings. Metal surfaces of revolver are a gray brown color with scattered light pitting present. The topstrap markings are almost fully legible with only the "H.S." and the "6" in the patent date being no longer legible. There are some impact marks on the cylinder primarily around one of the nipple recesses. The two-piece walnut grips rate near very good as refinished and due to sanding are very slightly undersize. The revolver is mechanically functional but sometimes hangs up slightly after the hammer falls. These are extremely rare revolvers with an estimated total production of 100 pieces. A good solid example of these rare revolvers. (16889-20) {ANTIQUE}

Butterfield Percussion Army Model Revolver

Lot #148 (Sale Order 148 of 711)

serial #597 all matching, .41 caliber, 7" octagon barrel. This revolver is marked on the brass topstrap "BUTTERFIELD'S / PATENT DEC. 11. 1855 / PHILADA" and is serial numbered on virtually all components "597". The brass frame bears a bronze colored patina overall with markings remaining clear and legible and showing a few scattered casting pits. The iron barrel, rammer, hammer and cylinder retain a generally smooth plum/brown color with sharp edges. The two-piece walnut grips are both numbered "597" in large numerals on exterior bottom of each panel and rate near very good with perhaps 35% original finish remaining, they fit beautifully and have never been sanded. The removable spring loaded disc primer device remains present ahead of trigger. A very solid example of these rare revolvers with a total estimated production run of 640 pieces. (16889-2) {ANTIQUE}

Colt Third Model Dragoon Revolver

Lot #149 (Sale Order 149 of 711)

serial #10737 all matching including wedge, .44 caliber, 7 1/2" barrel with a very good bore. The barrel shows a light cleaning and is a dull gray patina with barrel address being completely removed but barrel serial number is still visible. The cylinder shows about 60% of its cylinder scene and has scattered blunt impact marks and bears a pleasing gray brown patina. The frame bears a pleasing matching gray patina and bears proper "COLT'S / PATENT / U.S." marking. The brass gripframe bears a beautiful mellow patina with numerous impact marks on butt from the gun being used as some type of hammer. The one-piece walnut grip rates about very good with chips from toe and heel on each side. The grips show a good deal of oil finish and light cartouches remain visible and very near legible on each side. The wedge screw is missing and all of the patina including the loading lever matches and is very honest, it is only the barrel that has been cleaned and aged. A decent third model Dragoon. (16889-9) {ANTIQUE}

Fine Contemporary Colt Model 1874 Gatling Gun

Lot #150 (Sale Order 150 of 711)

serial #229, 45-70 Govt, 29 1/2" musket length barrels with bright very good plus to near excellent bores with a few showing some scattered light oxidation or widely scattered pinprick pit or two. The 10 barrels were finished nicely browned, now showing some light surface oxidation which is still pleasing. The barrel frame is painted with a black enamel, showing a few minor chips or flakes here and there, the right trunnion is serial numbered 229 and all the attendant parts are matching. The breech casing and feed cover, indeed all the brass surfaces, are a dull tarnished goldenrod patina, the bolts all remain bright. The gun sits atop a modern yoke and tripod with a rear steel tiller assembly with brass handle. The yoke will swivel through 360¡ of traverse and the tiller will allow roughly 58¡ travel of elevation from 16¡ depressed to 42¡ elevated. The tiller and crank handle are also finished nicely browned, the tripod is painted olive drab and rates about excellent with authentic spiked brass feet. There are three thick circular Plexiglas floor protectors included to keep your fine floors from spike damage. The overall length barrel nut to cascabel is about 47", standing about 48" from the floor (elevated on the protectors) to the top of the feed trough. The guns seems to operate well and it is purported to run perfectly. Included with the gun are two contemporary 40-round vertical gravity feed box magazines. The right side of the barrel frame holds a fold-up blade front sight and the v-style rear sight is faithful to the original design, but adjustable for windage as well as elevation. The bolt access plug was designed without a front hook to catch the bolts rear for withdrawal so they must be manually manipulated from the front. There is an exact reproduction of the original Colt nameplate with patent dates affixed to the breech casing. The gun features the improved oscillator found on the Colt 1874 guns, but there is no provision on the tiller for engagement of the worm. Overall a very nicely made gun, quality-constructed throughout, that would literally be an absolute blast at the range and would certainly be the focal point of any gun room or retail display. (Transfers as a modern long-arm) (36520-3097)[ Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Winchester Pre '64 Model 70 National Match Rifle

Lot #151 (Sale Order 151 of 711)

serial #333432, 30-06, 24" standard weight barrel with a bright minty bore. This is an extremely crisp example of the National Match Model 70. This rifle features the uncheckered marksman stock and standard barrel with low profile front ramp with dovetail, not cut for sight hood. The rifle features a Lyman 48WH receiver sight and a Lyman 77R globe target front sight along with scope blocks mounted in factory holes. The condition of this rifle is wonderful with the metal surfaces retaining 99% strong original blue overall and with the Marksman stock retaining virtually all of its original finish and shows no notable dings or handling marks. The forend features a factory handstop rail and handstop along with a sling swivel; corresponding factory swivel is in toeline of stock. The bolt is factory electric-pencil numbered to the rifle on underside. A fabulous 1955 production National Match rifle that would be virtually impossible to upgrade from. (16652-16) {C&R}

Winchester Pre '64 Model 70 Carbine

Lot #152 (Sale Order 152 of 711)

serial #21264, 30-06, 20" barrel with a bright excellent bore. This pre-war carbine features the early polished action and is sighted with Lyman brass bead front sight mounted in integral ramp and Winchester 22G rear sight. The bolt is properly electric-pencil numbered to the rifle and features the early knurled safety. The condition is lovely with the metal surfaces retaining about 97% original blue with only real loss being a little thinning on the triggerguard and a couple very minor light scratches on the floorplate. The checkered pistolgrip walnut stock rates about excellent with 97% original finish and just some very light handling marks. The rifle is equipped with original factory sling swivels and checkered steel buttplate. A very fine 1939 production Model 70 carbine. (16652-14) {C&R}

Winchester Pre '64 Model 70 Rifle

Lot #153 (Sale Order 153 of 711)

serial #6883, 270 Win, 24" barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a very fine 1937 production standard grade rifle. This rifle features the early polished action and is sighted with a silver blade front and Winchester 22G rear sight. The bolt is properly electric-pencil numbered to the rifle and features the early knurled safety. The condition of the rifle is wonderful. The metal surfaces retain 99% original blue finish overall. The pistolgrip walnut stock features the early style fine checkering, factory sling swivels and checkered steel buttplate. The stock rates excellent with 98% original finish remaining and a few light handling marks, most notably a couple of soft scratches on the right side of stock below bolt. A very fine and early pre-war plain Jane model 70 rifle. (16652-8) {C&R}

Winchester Pre '64 Model 70 Bull Gun

Lot #154 (Sale Order 154 of 711)

serial #22353, 300 H&H, 28" heavy barrel with a bright minty bore. This rifle features the marksman stock with factory handstop rail with handstop and sling swivel. The bolt is properly electric-pencil numbered on underside and features the early knurled safety. The rifle is sighted with a Lyman 77 globe target front mounted on block and a Lyman 48WH receiver sight along with factory scope blocks; the stock is factory notched to accommodate the receiver sight. The condition of the rifle is wonderful with the metal surfaces retaining 98 - 99% original blue overall with early polished action. The stock rates excellent as well with 99% original finish and just a few minor handling marks present. A super Bull Gun manufactured in 1939. (16652-18) {C&R}

U.S. Colt Model 1873 Single Action Army Revolver

Lot #155 (Sale Order 155 of 711)

serial #82080, 45 Colt, 7 1/2" barrel with a bright about excellent bore which shows only one small spot of pitting. The barrel is primarily a brown and streaked pewter patina with some generous traces of colors, especially on the front sight and the areas adjacent to it. The ejector rod housing toned to pewter and brown along its outer edge, the bull's-eye ejector rod head is very slightly bent, the bottom of the barrel showing very good "DFC" inspectors marking. The cylinder is a similar smooth plum and dull gunmetal gray with some traces of blue within the flutes, also with scattered oxidation staining and the oddly scattered minor pit here and there. The frame is a mottled smoky case-hardened patina with some minor oxidation staining and some generous traces of colors in the protected areas, the "U.S." marking on its left side still excellent. Both the backstrap and grip frame are primarily toned to a plum and pewter also with generous traces of original blue atop the backstrap and at the root of the guard. The trigger is primarily a plum brown at this point but the hammer shows some vibrant case colors in the protected area normally hidden by the frame. The one-piece walnut grip rates very good plus to very near excellent and is unmolested showing honest wear along the edges of the butt and with slightly faint but still very legible left and right side cartouches, the right side David Clark's, the left side John E. Greer with an 1882 date. The grip is numbered to the frame on the interior in antique ink pen and the bottom of butt has a "DFC" inspectors mark. All of the numbers are matching including the cylinder which is also "DFC" marked. The gun times well and locks up properly. Really a very nice example manufactured in 1882. (36520-2478) {ANTIQUE} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Colt Bisley Flattop Revolver

Lot #156 (Sale Order 156 of 711)

serial #243119, 455 Eley, 7 1/2" barrel with a bright excellent bore. This rare Colt revolver remains in very fine condition. The metal surfaces retain about 90 Ð 95% original blue finish with most loss being on outer edge of ejector rod housing and due to some light flaking on the cylinder. The hammer retains strong original color case-hardened finish while the trigger retains strong original fire blue finish. The checkered hard rubber grips rate excellent with no chips present. The revolver cycles and locks up tight and crisp. These revolvers are quite scarce, the 455 Eley is the most common caliber in the flattop Bisley and there were only 196 of them made in this caliber. A rare and desirable Colt Single Action Army revolver. (16520-2038) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Colt New Service Target Model Revolver

Lot #157 (Sale Order 157 of 711)

serial #53361, 44 Russian, 7 1/2" barrel with a bright excellent bore. Revolver features a tall bead front sight and adjustable "U" notch rear with checkered gripstraps and trigger. The condition of the revolver is wonderful with metal surfaces retaining about 97% original blue with most loss at sides of muzzle. The hammer spine and trigger retain 95% plus original fire blue and sides of hammer show bright original polish. The Rampant Colt and "C" on left side of frame are light but this finish is absolutely original and we feel that this was a poorly applied roll mark from the factory. The revolver wears its original fancy early style diamond checkered walnut grips without medallions which rate excellent with 95% original finish remaining and with sharp crisp checkering. The revolver comes in a nice modern custom wooden presentation case with a cleaning rod, keys and an empty box of ammunition. A brass plaque in the top of the lid is engraved "John C. Wills / of / Anchorage". This is a very fine 1911 production New Service Target. (16651-56) {C&R} [John and Jan Wills Collection]

Colt New Service Target Revolver

Lot #158 (Sale Order 158 of 711)

serial #307058, 45 Colt, 7 1/2" barrel with a bright minty bore. This fine flattop target revolver features "U" notch rear and blued bead front sights along with checkered gripstraps and trigger. The revolver remains in very fine condition retaining 98% strong original blue finish with just a tiny bit of muzzle wear and small area is worn through the blue right at the verified proof on left side of triggerguard, likely from a holster with a metal clip. The hammer spine retains strong original fire blue with sides showing just a little light oxidation staining. The fancy diamond checkered walnut grips are pencil-numbered to the gun and rate excellent with 95% original finish remaining and with sharp checkering. Revolver comes with a factory letter confirming the configuration and showing it as part of a 10 gun shipment on October 28, 1920 to Winchester Repeating Arms Company. A very fine revolver with an interesting shipping destination. (16651-81) {C&R} [John and Jan Wills Collection]

Sharps Borchardt Model 1878 Long Range Rifle

Lot #159 (Sale Order 159 of 711)

serial #17213, 45 2 4/10, 34" round barrel with a bright excellent bore. This rifle features all matching numbers on barrel, forend, action, sight staff and buttstock; the barrel has a second number in the 20,000 range which is very neatly over struck with a single hash mark on each digit and with the correct number "17213" neatly struck adjacent to it. The font on the barrel number and the wedge match perfectly and we feel that this barrel was originally fitted to this rifle when it left Bridgeport. The rifle features magnificent French walnut stocks with tang and heel position sight bases. The condition of the rifle is fabulous with the barrel retaining 97% strong original blue finish. The action retains about 80% faded original color case-hardened finish which is blending with a smooth gray patina in areas on the right side. The action is equipped with gutta percha panels and the stock is the later style with capped pistol grip. The horn tiped forend is key fastened and both buttstock and forend rate excellent with 95% original finish remaining and with strong sharp checkering. The original checkered hard rubber shotgun buttplate is present and rates excellent with no chips. The rifle is sighted with a windgauge front sight with spirit level, there is no provision for a rear barrel sight and the long range tang mounted peepsight is present. A conversation with Richard Labowski revealed that this serial number is blank in the records which is common on these later rifles above serial number 17,000. The rifle comes with an original case for the sights which includes two extra front sight inserts and is in near very good condition with perhaps 85% of the leather covering intact along with a modern bullet mould. A fine, rare and investment quality Sharps Borchardt long range rifle. (16651-7) {ANTIQUE} [John and Jan Wills Collection]

Colt New Service Target Revolver

Lot #160 (Sale Order 160 of 711)

serial #57358, 455 Eley, 7 1/2" barrel with a bright excellent bore. This revolver is British proofed and features flattop frame along with checkered gripstraps and trigger. The revolver is sighted with a "U" notch rear and bead front sights. The condition is very nice with metal surfaces retaining about 97% original blue with loss due to light wear near the muzzle and some scattered light scratches. Fire blue on trigger and hammer spine remains quite strong and polished sides of hammer remain bright. The fancy diamond checkered grips have recessed Rampant Colt medallions and rate excellent with 97% original finish remaining and with sharp checkering. The grips fit ever-so-slightly over and are likely from another revolver. A fine New Service Target revolver. (16651-78) {C&R} [John and Jan Wills Collection]

Winchester Model 1885 Special Single Shot Rifle

Lot #161 (Sale Order 161 of 711)

32-40, 30" part round part octagon No. 3 weight barrel with a bright excellent bore. This rifle is equipped with a replacement factory single set adjustable trigger mounted in a factory un-numbered tang. Since the tang is a replacement there are no assembly numbers to confirm the configuration of the rifle. All components are indeed factory Winchester parts but there is no way to tell if the rifle is in its original configuration. The barrel retains 95% original blue finish with a replacement mainspring base mounted in factory dovetail beneath forendwith a large threaded hole for a palm rest however there is no corresponding hole in the forend. The action retains 85% original color case-hardened finish which has faded some but still shows some strong iridescent blues toward the rear half of action. The checkered pistol grip buttstock and forend are of highly figured walnut (at least 3x) and rate excellent with perhaps a little added light finish on the buttstock. The buttstock features a cheekpiece and is fitted with a Swiss buttplate. The forend and pistolgrip are both the early deluxe rounded types with ebony inserts in each. There is a small gap between the top tang and the stock inlet and when the stock is removed a repair is evident to a split in the stock that looks like it was caught early and seems sound. The rifle is sighted with a globe front, two leaf folding rear and a mid-range Vernier folding tang mounted peepsight. This is a very handsome rifle that has a lovely bore and is chambered for one of most popular target cartridges of its day. This one is begging to go to the range. (16520-392) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Winchester Model 1885 Deluxe High Wall Sporting Rifle

Lot #162 (Sale Order 162 of 711)

serial #65885, 38-55, 30" part round part octagon No. 3 weight barrel with a lightly pitted bore that shows softened but fully visible rifling. This rifle features deluxe checkered walnut stocks, shotgun buttplate, part octagon barrel, single set trigger and standard sporting sights. The barrel retains about 75% evenly thinning original blue finish with perhaps some added cold blue present. The action retains a good deal of faded original color case-hardened finish which is silvery in color and blending with a gray patina particularly on the left side of the action. The checkered pistol grip buttstock and forend are of very nicely figured American black walnut and rate excellent with about 85% original finish remaining. The lower left tang shows an assembly number "1392 XX SBC" and the top inlet of the stock is marked "3471". While the assembly numbers do not match it would seem that the "XX" is the correct grade on the wood and "SB" likely stands for shotgun butt. The steel shotgun buttplate has grooves hand filed horizontally. The rifle is sighted with a standard blade front and buckhorn rear barrel sights. This is a very attractive rifle. (16520-2756) {ANTIQUE} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Special Single Shot Rifle

Lot #163 (Sale Order 163 of 711)

38-55, 30" part round part octagon barrel with matted top flat and a bright excellent bore showing just the slightest frosting just ahead of chamber. This rifle is equipped with a factory single set trigger which was added later as there is no serial number on the tang. The assembly numbers however were restamped on the left side of the lower tang and they read "859 XXXX SPL". The top inlet of the buttstock is also numbered "2859" and the inside of the buttplate "859". The top flat of the barrel is factory matted with the barrel address being within the matting and the caliber marking offset on the left angled flat. Neither the barrel or the action are proofed indicating that this rifle was built prior to 1905. The condition of the rifle is nice with the barrel retaining about 85% evenly thinning original blue finish with some scattered very fine pits present in some areas. The action retains about 95% strong original color case-hardened finish which shows a little scattered light oxidation staining. The checkered pistolgrip buttstock features a factory cheekpiece and Swiss buttplate and is of highly figured American black walnut and rates excellent with lots of original oil finish and perhaps a little added light oil. The forend is equipped with a folding palmrest which is clearly not a factory piece but the checkering is cut around the base. The forend is clearly Winchester, the checkering shows considerable wear and is in the factory style but again, it is cut around this non-factory palm rest. The rifle is sighted with a windgauge front, no provision for rear and a mid-range Vernier tang mounted peepsight. A fine High Wall deluxe single shot rifle. (16651-6) {C&R} [John and Jan Wills Collection]

Winchester Model 1885 Special Order High Wall Rifle

Lot #164 (Sale Order 164 of 711)

serial #45410, 25-20, 28" round No. 1 weight barrel with a near very good bore that shows some scattered light pitting. This rifle features special order un-checkered fancy walnut stocks, a Swiss buttplate and a single set trigger. The barrel retains 95% original blue finish with some scattered specks of light surface oxidation present. The action retains about 80% faded original color case-hardened finish with some light oxidation staining present. The set trigger does not always function properly. The stocks are uncheckered and of fancy American black walnut. The stocks rate very good with about 85% original finish remaining with most loss on belly of forend where the wood has turned dark. The rifle is equipped with its original nickel plated brass buttplate which is mostly a pleasing brass patina with perhaps 20% original nickel plate remaining. The rifle is sighted with globe front, standard sporting rear and a mid-range Vernier tang mounted peepsight. Factory records list the rifle as: Rifle, 25-20, round No. 1 28" barrel, set trigger, fancy stock, mid-range Vernier and windgauge with no level, shipped March 28, 1891. The only thing that differs from the factory records is the front sight which is not a windgauge. A nice honest special order antique High Wall. (16520-2762) {ANTIQUE} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Very Rare 1903 Springfield Takedown Magazine Sporting Rifle By Fred Adolph

Lot #165 (Sale Order 165 of 711)

30-06, 25" part octagon part round barrel Krupp steel barrel with full-length integral rib and a bright about excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this fine rifle are now all in-the-white remaining mostly smooth with the barrel showing a very slight scattered spot of tiny pinprick pitting here or there. The rib of the barrel is neatly hand matted and there is light engraving at the junction of barrel and action. The receiver shows some nice quality loose flowing foliate scroll with its front ring very finely, very neatly matted. The bottom metal shows an exceptionally nice depiction of the Diana the Huntress in a woodland scene flanked by two bear cubs, a raven above surveying the scene. The bow of the guard and the front extension show the same loose foliate scroll as the receiver. The rifle is stocked in a nice grade of their English walnut, classic style with a rounded dual beaded left-side cheekpiece. The stock itself rates very good plus to excellent showing only some minor dings and handling marks from the years, there is a light drying crack in the highly figured wood at the left side of the butt at the toe. There are very neatly checkered panels at the pistolgrip, mid-stock and forend, these accented by lovely quarter and half panel floral carvings with light fleur-de-lis accents. The buttstock features a nice bone pistolgrip cap with a swivel stud along the toeline, there is another present on the schnabel forend, and there is a nice grooved steel trap door buttplate with engraved heel and toe giving a length of pull of 13 1/2". The arm takes down by manipulating the lever at the rearmost portion of the forearm which allows the barrel to be unscrewed forward from the receiver. Mr. Petrov, in his book Custom Gunmakers of the 20th Century, mentions that this rifle was built specifically for Burns Lyman Smith, the son of Lyman Cornelius Smith whose shotgun bears his initials and name. The rifle is discussed further in volume 2 of Mr. Petrov's work, with numerous images of the rifle. The bolt handle, underside of receiver and barrel all exhibit German proofs, proof-dated February 1924. Mr. Petrov attributes the wonderful engraving on the floorplate to Fritz Heimbeck of Suhl. Rifle is sighted with a simple bead front with 3 folding leaf express rear, it would appear as though a later addition is a striker-mounted windage and elevation adjustable Lyman aperture sight. The left side of the action is neatly marked "Fred Adolph Genoa NY" and the rifle is featured on the cover of Custom Gunmakers of the 20th Century, volume 2 with the floorplate prominently featured in the introductory pages of the work. Adolph's work is lovely and was second to none, he had grandiose ideas for his arms making enterprise which likely would have succeeded famously were it not for the advent of the First World War which essentially cut off his supply of materials from Germany and his access to engravers there; his work is much prized when found today. This is an absolutely stunning example, made for the son of an enterprising industrialist, who would become quite a success in his own right at the helm of his father's companies in later years. (36650-4) {C&R} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Exceptional Kornbrath Engraved 1903 Springfield Magazine Sporting Rifle By Seymour Griffin

Lot #166 (Sale Order 166 of 711)

serial #619107, 30-06, 21 3/4" barrel with a bright excellent bore showing only the lightest amount of frosting nearer the muzzle. The metal surfaces of the barreled action retain about 95-97% original rust blue showing light fading and a scattered minor handling mark here or there with a tiny amount of extremely light pinprick pitting nearer the muzzle. The bottom metal shows slightly more toning to a dark gray blue drifting slightly to brown on the bow of the guard. The bolt body, shroud and striker retain most of their original rust blue with some slight toning on the knob and operational marks on the body; the bolt proper is dual heat treated with slightly swept handle and a small gas relief port. Custom-made by Seymour Griffin himself, this rifle is featured prominently on the cover of Mr. Petrov's work Custom Gunmakers of the 20th Century. The floorplate and bottom metal show Mr. Kornbrath's lovely loose foliate scroll with a lovely game scene vignette prominent at the center showing a bull moose amidst a woodland scene; the bow of the guard features intertwined monogrammed initials "CW". The rifle is masterfully stocked classic style three-quarters to the muzzle in a very nice piece of American black walnut. The pistolgrip and forend are nicely checkered with mullered borders and there is a sling swivel along the toeline however no front swivel provision at all. The stock itself rates very good plus with nearly all its original varnish and overall very minor dings and handling marks from the years of use afield. There is a very tiny crack at the rear of the receiver tang, it is tight and barely noticeable. The stock features sharp comb flutes, a schnabel tip, a bone pistolgrip cap and a checkered steel buttplate with trapdoor, also neatly, very lightly engraved by Mr. Kornbrath, showing a 13 1/8" length of pull. The rifle is sighted with a banded sporting front ramp with brass bead and a Lyman receiver sight; the face of the ramp very finely matted. Mr. Kornbrath has added some very light accenting engraving along the sides of the ramp with a nice flourish at its rear. Really a lovely early Griffin very nicely showcasing this man's early work, it may be interesting to note that the underside of the bolt handle, side of the striker, underside of barrel, side of the triggerguard (beneath the wood line), underside of follower and underside of the floorplate are all marked "07", likely by Mr. Griffin, in an effort to identify all the parts of this rifle while the arm was in a state of disassembly while being built and engraved etc. (36650-68) {C&R} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle

Lot #167 (Sale Order 167 of 711)

serial #24291, 30 WCF, 26" octagon barrel with full length magazine and a bright fine bore. This is a nice second year of manufacture rifle. The barrel and magazine tube retain about 92-95% original blue, loss due to even light fading on the magazine tube and high edges and an occasional handling mark or two. The nosecap shows much original blue lightly toning to brown, the magazine band is flaking to an overall gun metal gray with original blue in protected areas. The receiver retains about 90% original blue toning to gray brown with light silvering along the edges and some minor light scuffs and scratches and the crescent buttplate retains about 80% original blue toning to gray with areas of dull brown. The plain walnut stock and forend rate very good with areas of what looks like a flaking added varnish and light handling marks, the stocks show some lightly worn edges along the tang and the forend has slightly more handling marks and flaking finish. Rifle is equipped with a fixed high post front sight and serrated Rocky Mountain rear sight. Really a nice early, second year Model 1894 rifle. (56886-19) {ANTIQUE}

Winchester Model 1894 Special Order Carbine

Lot #168 (Sale Order 168 of 711)

serial #849456, 32 W.S., 20" round barrel and two thirds magazine with an about very good bore having light pinprick pitting and frosting the entire length. The barrel and magazine tube retain about 85% original blue, loss primarily brown toning with some light scratches and there are four small areas faded to dull gray with fine pinprick pitting where the metal came into contact with some type of contaminate. The action has faded to a mottled gray-brown patina with traces of original blue in protected areas along with a few light handling marks and scattered specks of pinprick oxidation. The crescent buttplate is in similar condition matching that of the action with some light pitting and oxidation at the heel. The plain buttstock has been lightly cleaned with a few light blemishes and is a bit shy of the buttplate mainly at the toe and the standard length buttplate rates very good to fine as well with a few light dents and handling marks. This 1919 manufactured carbine is not equipped with a saddle ring and features a Lyman No. 26 style carbine front sight and standard carbine style rear sight. A rather neat special order carbine with a "Eastern" style look. (56837-16) {C&R}

Winchester Model 1894 Special Order Takedown Rifle

Lot #169 (Sale Order 169 of 711)

serial #302365, 32 W.S., 26" part round part octagon nickel steel barrel and full-length magazine with an overall very good bore having evident rifling but fine pinprick pitting and oxidation staining the entire length. The barrel and magazine retain about 92-95% evenly thinning original blue toning to brown with a few specks of fine oxidation closest to the muzzle. The receiver retains about 85% original blue fading to pewter gray, majority of loss at the collar, top rear and belly of the frame with a few spots of very fine oxidation staining. The color case-hardened hammer and lever have mellowed slightly showing generous amounts of bright colors particularly on the left side of the lever, the loading gate retains much vibrant fire temper blue. The crescent buttplate is a smooth pewter gray and the forend nose cap is a mottled smoky gray-brown. The plain walnut stock and forend rate excellent with a few light blemishes and have been nicely refinished by Turnbull having a nicely matching blended reddish-brown color under a light gloss varnish finish. Rifle is equipped with a standard front sight and adjustable sporting rear sight. Factory research confirms configuration and lists rifle as being shipped from the warehouse July 21, 1906, also included is a signed Antique & Modern Firearms Inc. appraisal listing the rifle by serial number and stocks having been lightly refinished by Doug Turnbull Inc. A nice looking overall very good plus condition special order takedown rifle. (56863-1) {C&R}

Winchester Model 1886 Deluxe Rifle

Lot #170 (Sale Order 170 of 711)

serial #64715, 50 Express, 26" octagon barrel with a very good bright bore with a couple small patches of light pitting present. This is a rare and desirable deluxe 1886 rifle. The lower left tang is marked "487 XX" and the top tang inlet of the stock is stamped with matching "487". This is a completely honest rifle that remains in very nice original condition. The barrel and magazine retain 90% plus evenly thinning original blue finish with the caliber marking reading "50 EX" on top flat just ahead of action. The action retains about 60% faded original color case-hardened finish with some scattered light oxidation staining present. Colors on hammer and lever are quite strong and the bolt retains 95% original blue. The checkered pistolgrip buttstock and forend rate near excellent with about 80% original finish remaining with most wear on comb where wood is darkening slightly and on belly of forend. A lot of big 50 caliber 1886 rifles are equipped with shotgun buttplates however, this rifle wears its original crescent buttplate. The rifle is sighted with a Rocky Mountain style front sight and three leaf express rear. Factory records confirm the configuration and show a ship date of Fenruary 2, 1892. A nice honest antique deluxe 1886 rifle in the highly desirable 50 Express. (16520-2386) {ANTIQUE} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Winchester Model 1886 Lever Action Rifle

Lot #171 (Sale Order 171 of 711)

serial #366, 45-70 Govt., 26" octagon barrel with full length magazine and a very good bore showing pitting but still good rifling the entire length. The barrel and magazine bear an overall brown patina with faint edge wear and scattered pinprick pitting and fine oxidation staining. The case-hardened action has muted to a brighter pale gray with traces of brown with scattered oxidation staining and a few light pits and handling marks. The crescent buttplate is a brown-gray with scattered oxidation. The plain walnut stock and forend rate very good with light handling marks from the years and a 1 1/4" chip in the left wrist at the receiver. Rifle is equipped with a fixed front sight and a No. 42 series sporting leaf rear sight. An honest, overall very good, example early first year of manufacture 1886 rifle. (56520-3717) {ANTIQUE} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Winchester Model 1886 Lightweight Takedown Rifle

Lot #172 (Sale Order 172 of 711)

serial #144967, 45-70 govt. 22" barrel with a very good bore with evident rifling and fine pinprick pitting the entire length. The barrel and magazine retain about 70% original blue thinning to gray and brown with a few light handling marks and pinprick pits at the muzzle. The action retains about 85% original blue toning to gray with light scuffs and scratches and a few faint pits here or there, mainly along the edge of the lever, and the crescent buttplate retains about 90% original blue toning to pewter. The plain walnut stock and forend rate very good overall with honest handling marks and about 60% flaking added varnish remaining. The front sight has been replaced with a Marble's Duplex sight, the rear sight has been replaced with a Marble's slot blank and a Lyman No. 21 "Climbing Lyman" sight has been installed on the receiver. A solid overall very good 1886 rifle that surely spent many hours in the woods. (56520-1725) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Winchester Model 1894 Deluxe Special Order Takedown Rifle

Lot #173 (Sale Order 173 of 711)

serial #65819, 30 WCF, 22" half round, half octagon barrel with a good plus bore showing some minor pitting. The barrel and shortened magazine tube retain 80-85% original blue finish with a fair amount of silvering at the muzzle and some even thinning and scattered specks of surface oxidation. The frame displays an even mottled pewter-brown patina with some light scratches and handling marks present. The lever and hammer show some light operational wear and exhibit a mottled pewter-brown patina as well with the exception of a few small protected areas of vivid case-hardened color remaining. The deluxe checkered walnut pistolgrip buttstock with shotgun butt and checkered forend rate very good overall with some added finish and typical dings and dents from the years. Featured are an express bead front sight and a Lyman 6-W double folding leaf sight as well as a Lyman adjustable tang peep sight. The inside of the tang is marked with assembly #8351, matching numbers can be found on end grain of buttstock and buttplate. A nicely configured special order Model 1894 takedown that would be a fantastic investment piece. (156520-1598) {ANTIQUE} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Winchester Model 1894 Takedown Lever Action Rifle

Lot #174 (Sale Order 174 of 711)

serial #652443, 32 WS, 26" barrel with full length magazine and a very good bore. The barrel retains about 90% original blue finish with some light thinning in spots as well as some minor oxidation staining. The magazine tube retains about 50% original blue finish, most of which has toned to a mottled pewter-brown. The frame is a nice even pewter-brown patina as well with some light scattered handling marks and light oil staining on the tangs and rear edges. The lever and hammer display a rich brown-pewter patina with no traces of any case-hardened color remaining. The plain straight grip walnut buttstock with crescent buttplate and forend show some added finish and rate about very good overall with some dings and handling marks from the years and a 3/4" crack at the top left corner of the leading edge of the wrist. The front sight is a Winchester Express bead sight, however the bead is not present, and the rear is a sporting rear sight with 32-B elevator. An honest 1894 Takedown rifle that would make a great addition to any Winchester collector's battery. (156520-1731) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Peabody Martini Sidehammer Deluxe Sporting Rifle

Lot #175 (Sale Order 175 of 711)

serial #108, 45-50 Peabody, 28" round barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a fabulous and completely honest rifle. The barrel retains 97% strong original blue finish overall. The action and lock retain 95% mellow original color case-hardened finish. The fancy American black walnut buttstock and forend rate excellent retaining 95% original finish and showing very crisp checkering. The forend has the fancy bordered checkering commonly found on high grade Peabody Martini rifles along with a pewter tip. The rifle is sighted with a globe front, folding rear ladder sight and early style forward folding tang mounted peepsight. This rifle looks like it has spent the last 130 years in the corner of a closet. A virtually unused example of these rare American single shot rifles. Investment quality. (16651-20) {ANTIQUE} [John and Jan Wills Collection]

Peabody Martini Long Range Creedmoor Target Rifle

Lot #176 (Sale Order 176 of 711)

serial #317, 44-100, 30 3/4" part round part octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore. The right side of the action is engraved "PEABODY & MARTINI PATENTS" and on the left side in large gothic letters "CREEDMOOR". The rifle seems very honest and all original except for the odd length barrel, the front sight dovetail is somewhat closer to the muzzle than normal and these long range guns typically have 32" barrels. The barrel retains 90 - 95% evenly thinning original blue finish overall with metal remaining smooth and barrel address being clearly legible. The action retains 90% original color case-hardened finish which has softened slightly and there is one small patch very fine salt & pepper pitting on right side of action. The checkered pistolgrip buttstock and forend rate about excellent with 95% original finish remaining with light handling marks present. The rifle features fancy bordered checkering on forearm as well as an iron forearm tip. The buttstock wears its original steel shotgun buttplate with extended top tang which is also a heel position base for the tang sight. The rifle is sighted with a windgauge front, no rear seat and a long range Vernier tang mounted peepsight. A rare and desirable Long Range Peabody Creemoor rifle. (16651-21) {ANTIQUE} [John and Jan Wills Collection]

Peabody Martini Creedmoor Mid Range Rifle

Lot #177 (Sale Order 177 of 711)

serial #198, 40-70, 28" part round part octagon barrel with an excellent bore. The right side of the action is engraved "PEABODY & MARTINI PATENTS" and on the left side in large gothic letters "CREEDMOOR / MID RANGE". This rifle has all matching numbers except for its tang sight staff which is numbered "152". The condition of the rifle is quite nice with the barrel retaining 95% original blue finish with a little scattered light oxidation staining present. The action retains 90% plus original color case-hardened finish also with scattered light oxidation staining. The checkered pistolgrip buttstock and forend are quite blonde and of English walnut rating excellent with 95% original finish remaining and with strong sharp checkering. The rifle features a steel rifle buttplate and steel forend cap. The rifle is sighted with a windgauge front, adjustable folding rear and a mid-range Vernier tang mounted peepsight. A fine example of these rarely encountered Peabody Martini rifles. (16651-16) {ANTIQUE} [John and Jan Wills Collection]

Remington Rolling Block Mid Range Target Rifle

Lot #178 (Sale Order 178 of 711)

serial #3935, 44-77, 34" part round part octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore. This rifle was re-barreled by John Wills in 1988 using a Bresien barrel and new sights. The sights consist of a windgauge front with spirit level and a new long range staff in a factory tang mounted base. The barrel is marked "E. REMINGTON & SONS, ILION, NY" on top flat in a modern italicized font and it retains 99% of its original blue finish. The underside of the barrel beneath the forend is marked with "JW" in oval and is dated "1988". The action retains about 80% original color case-hardened finish which shows nice color on the right side and is a smokey gray on the left. The fire blue on the hammer and breechblock is strong. The checkered pistolgrip buttstock and iron tipped forend rate excellent with 90% original finish remaining and with crisp checkering on pistolgrip. The rifle wears its original smooth steel shotgun buttplate and the base of the pistolgrip has a fancy horn inlay. This rifle should perform beautifully at the range. (16651-4) {ANTIQUE} [John and Jan Wills Collection]

A.O. Niedner'S Custom Ballard Schuetzen Rifle

Lot #179 (Sale Order 179 of 711)

serial #14305, 32-40, 30" round barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel is a custom Niedner made barrel which is marked "NIEDNER RIFLE CORP, DOWAGIAC, MICH.". The rifle is built on a Ballard No. 6 factory engraved action with adjustable double set triggers and a ball and spur lever. The action features factory scroll engraving with a walking bear in a round panel on left side and a running buck in round panel on right side. In addition to being barreled by Niedner, the rifle was also stocked by him in highly figured American black walnut with a high cheekpiece and perchbelly buttstock and a large Stevens style schnabel tipped forend with folding palm rest neatly inletted at the rear of the forend. The forend is setup for a second static palm rest with a neatly lined hole in bottom of forend exposing a threaded lug which is affixed to the bottom of the barrel beneath forend. The rifle is set up for scope use only with target blocks on barrel and no provision for any other types of sights. The rifle remains in very nice condition with the barrel retaining 98% original blue and the action retaining 95% Niedner applied blue finish. The checkered walnut buttstock and forend rate excellent retaining 95% original oil finish. The Schuetzen buttplate retains 97% nickel plated finish while the lever, breechblock and hammer retain strong original color case-hardened finish. This rifle comes with a photograph of A.O. Niedner holding the rifle in his shop in 1941, a photograph that is published in Dutcher's Ballard: The Great American Single Shot Rifle. In his book Dutcher captions the photo "In 1941, gunmaker A.O. Niedner shows the Ballard Schuetzen rifle he customized and shot successfully for so many years" then goes onto reference the serial number. An important custom Ballard Schuetzen rifle built and shot by one of the great American gunsmiths of the early 20th century. (16650-6) {ANTIQUE} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Remington Hepburn No. 3 Target Rifle

Lot #180 (Sale Order 180 of 711)

serial #9363, 32-30, 30" octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore. This rifle has all matching numbers except for the buttstock and buttplate which are both numbered "9122". The barrel, which bears the "REMINGTON ARMS CO." address, retains about 75% evenly thinning original blue finish beginning to blend with a smooth brown patina. The action retains about 75% faded original color case-hardened finish which has a mellow appearance and is blending with a smooth gray patina. The checkered pistolgrip buttstock and plain forend rate near excellent with about 90% original finish remaining with most loss being on the belly of the forend. The forend tip is the later schnabel tip with ebony insert and the bottom of the forend is nearly period stamped "49". The toeline of the buttstock has a very neatly filled inlet consisting of a steel insert shaped exactly like the inlet and held in place by two perfectly indexed screws. The buttstock fits very nicely and is equipped with a nickel plated light Swiss buttplate which retains nearly all of its nickel. The rifle is sighted with a windgauge front and mid-range Vernier tang mounted peepsight with no provision for a rear barrel sight. (16651-26) {C&R} [John and Jan Wills Collection]

Colt Model 1855 Revolving Deluxe Halfstock Sporting Rifle

Lot #181 (Sale Order 181 of 711)

serial #1316, .40 caliber, 31 5/16" round barrel with octagonal breech and a dark bore that shows rifling the entire length. This is a rare rifle in this caliber and features a six-shot cylinder. Metal surfaces of rifle bear an even brown patina with just a few scattered light pits here and there. The topstrap shows a deep and very clear address. The buttstock is of highly figured American black walnut and shows factory checkering at the wrist. The stock shows wear commensurate with the balance of the rifle and was refinished long ago. The checkering is still fully visible but is light. The rifle is sighted with a silver blade front sight and an interesting adjustable rear sight. This is a well-used but generally quite honest and very rare Colt revolving rifle. (16889-128) {ANTIQUE}

Colt Model 1855 Revolving Military Rifle

Lot #182 (Sale Order 182 of 711)

serial #8146, .56 caliber, 37 1/2" round barrel with octagonal breech and a dark oxidized bore. This rifle has the longest barrel offered and remains in good honest condition. All numbers on frame, barrel, triggerguard and buttplate match. The cylinder pin retaining plunger is frozen so the cylinder number cannot easily be checked but it matches perfectly in condition and there is no outward indication that it is not original. Metal surfaces of rifle retain a pleasing, even rich brown patina and are mostly smooth with just scattered patches of light pitting and oxidation present, mostly on barrel. The markings in topstrap and on left side of frame are all clear and legible. The brass triggerguard was lightly cleaned at some point and is reacquiring a patina with the sling stud missing. The plain walnut stock and full length forend rate about very good with commensurate wear and light handling marks and bruises. The rifle is sighted with standard front sight/bayonet stud with the two folding leaves missing from the rear barrel sight. The original (or at least correct) cleaning rod is present beneath barrel and the buttplate has the sliding trapdoor. Overall a nice honest and very acceptable civilian Military model rifle with the long musket length barrel. (16889-168) {ANTIQUE}

Colt Model 1855 Revolving Carbine

Lot #183 (Sale Order 183 of 711)

serial #1651, .44 caliber, 18" round barrel with octagonal breech and a dark oxidized bore. This carbine features matching numbers on top tang, triggerguard, buttplate and barrel; the cylinder pin retaining plunger is frozen so the cylinder number cannot easily be checked but it matches perfectly in condition and there is no outward indication that it is not original. The metal surfaces of carbine are an even rich dark brown patina with scattered pitting overall. The original saddle ring stud is present on left side of action along with a sling stud in the triggerguard tang. The markings on the topstrap are only about 50% visible with the balance obliterated by pitting. The plain walnut stock has a rich dark color and rates near very good with a mix of old added finish and original finish and with a somewhat rough surface and some cracks along the grain emanating from the buttplate; these seem very sound. The carbine functions properly. Overall an honest, albeit a little tired, Colt revolving carbine. (16889-171) {ANTIQUE}

Colt Model 1855 First Model Sporting Rifle

Lot #184 (Sale Order 184 of 711)

serial #857, .36 caliber, 24" round barrel with octagonal breech and a dark oxidized bore. This rifle features all matching numbers on the frame, barrel, cylinder, triggerguard and buttplate. The rifle is an even gray patina overall with scattered light pitting which could be described as moderate in some areas. The markings on the top of barrel remain fully legible. While the serial number is still visible on the cylinder, the scene is no longer visible. The plain walnut stock rates very good as refinished and the wood is somewhat proud of the top tang but the buttplate number matches and we feel the stock is likely original and that this is just a product of the condition of the gun. The original cleaning road is mounted to left side of barrel and action and the oiler remains present on left side of barrel lug. The loading lever is slightly different in color than the frame and is more smooth and may be an older replacement. The rifle is sighted with a Rocky Mountain style front and fixed rear mounted in topstrap groove. Overall a very decent example early Colt revolving rifles. (16889-174) {ANTIQUE}

Custom 1903 Springfield Magazine Sporting Rifle By Griffin & Howe

Lot #185 (Sale Order 185 of 711)

serial #212299 (G&H No. 251), 7mm Mauser, 25" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 97% original blue, the loss is due primarily to light fading and some high edge wear, there is a light spray of geometric engraving at the junction of barrel and action and the front ring has been neatly finely matted. The bottom metal shows lovely tight scroll and geometric engraving on the front extension and bow of guard while the floorplate shows a very pleasing game scene vignette with a leaping fox and a flying duck just about to escape him. The gun is stocked classic style with prominent comb flutes and a very nice rounded left side dual beaded cheekpiece. The stock rates very good plus to excellent showing only minor dings and handling marks from light use afield and the beginning of a stable crack at the rear of the tang. The grip features flawlessly checkered borderless fleur-de-lis panels with an equally nice wrap-around forend pattern. The rifle features a bone pistolgrip cap and nice schnabel tip, European-style swivels and sports a checkered and engraved steel buttplate for a 14 1/8" length of pull. Rifle is sighted with a squarish brass bead front on a nice sporting ramp with finely matted face and light engraving surrounding it and a three folding leaf express rear sight which is as-yet unregulated with the blank panels for the yardage being un-engraved. The left side of the receiver is fitted with a Griffin & Howe-style quick detachable scope base, no rings are present and the rear of the striker has been fitted with a windage and elevation adjustable Lyman folding aperture sight. The bolt handle has been bent and its underside flattened and neatly checkered with a teardrop checkered panel on its outer edge, the face of the trigger neatly, finely checkered as well and there is a low-scope Buehler safety installed . Overall an extremely nice G&H rifle in a lovely caliber with many nice amenities. (36650-39) {C&R} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Holland & Holland Bolt Action Magazine Sporting Rifle

Lot #186 (Sale Order 186 of 711)

serial #862, .300 H&H, 25" barrel with bright excellent bore. This pre-war rifle shows light use and retains about 97% excellent quality rust blue displaying a few tiny handling marks here or there and a spot or two of light fading. The bolt has some light operational marks on its body with the extractor polished bright, showing a tiny bit of light oxidation, the bolt with some remnants of light pitting; the hinged floorplate is a mottled plum color with some spots of flaking, it is neatly engraved "4 Ctges". The top of the barrel is neatly engraved with the maker's name and address and the breech has proof marks indicating a maximum bullet weight of 220 grains. It would appear as though all the numbers are matching with the exception of the bolt release and bolt shroud. The classic style English walnut pistolgrip stock rates very good plus to excellent showing a few scattered handling marks from the years with a small rub mark from the cocking piece at the rear of the tang. The checkering is well executed with the grip showing dual checkered panels with mullered front border, the forend exhibiting a wrap-around pattern with mullered front and rear borders. The stock is made without cheekpiece and features a lovely horn forend tip, blued steel pistolgrip cap with trap door, oval silver monogram plate along the toeline which is un-engraved and boasts a 14 5/8" length of pull to the grooved horn buttplate. There are shepherds crook-style sling eyelets affixed to the toeline of the stock and soldered to the barrel, the trigger is §very nicely, very finely checkered on its face, there is a magnum recoil crossbolt showing remnants of some pale fire blue on its left side and the word "safe" has been neatly inlaid in silver on the safety. The gun is sighted with a banded sporting ramp front with simple brass bead and with folding hood, a single folding leaf rear sight and an adjustable striker-mounted H&H aperture sight. There are dual claw mount bases affixed to the rear receiver ring and custom banded boss ahead of the front ring, they support see-through 30mm and 42mm rings for tube of scope and objective lens, the ring neatly matted, the front base showing nice cross-hatch engraving flanking the ring. Included is a copy of the factory order sheet for a "30 Super Magazine Rifle" showing sights, gripcap, dimensions and horn butt indicating date of manufacture as 1930 and shipment to Abercrombie & Fitch. The rifle was received at Abercrombie and Fitch September 1930 and was sold the same day to Carl Schurz Petrasch, Jr. of New York. A Harvard graduate, he was first an investment banker, then vice president and director of an engineering firm and served as a Naval Air Priorities officer in the European Theater of Operations during the Second World War.A classic British magazine rifle in a phenomenal caliber remaining in very nice condition. (11,36730-1) {C&R}

Custom 1903 Rock Island Magazine Sporting Rifle By Adolph Niedner

Lot #187 (Sale Order 187 of 711)

serial #387777, 30-06, 24" barrel with a very good bore showing strong evident rifling but with frosting within the grooves. The barreled action retains about 97% original rust blue with some minor handling marks and very sparsely scattered light oxidation spots from the years, the bottom metal showing closer to 75%. The bolt body and handle remain mostly bright with only some sparse oxidation staining and operational marks, the face showing light pinprick pitting. The stock is lovely and is classic style with a rounded left-side cheekpiece and is the work of Thomas Shelhamer. It rates very good plus to excellent with much original varnish and only scattered light dings and handling marks from the years. It features an ebony forend tip and gripcap with a 13 1/2" length of pull to the smooth steel buttplate. The rifle features flawless bordered checkered panels at the grip with a wraparound pattern at the forend, masterfully executed; there is no provision for sling swivels. The rifle is sighted with a small ivory bead (the bead is missing) set in a modified banded front sight, very similar to the original military, and a Lyman rear sight on the receiver bridge. The barrel is appropriately marked "AO Niedner/Dowagiac Mich" and the underside is numbered "722" (there are no initials). The Shelhamer Niedners are the pinnacle of the Niedner Rifle Company's arms, this is a beautiful rifle still in a very fine state of condition. (36650-34) {C&R} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Unmarked Custom 1903 Rock Island Arsenal Magazine Sporting Rifle

Lot #188 (Sale Order 188 of 711)

serial #377369, 30-06, 24" January 1919-dated barrel with a bright very good plus bore which shows some light frosting within the grooves. The metal surfaces of the barreled action retain about 98% plus refreshed rust blue finish with the bottom metal toning more to a dark gray-blue patina which is toning to pewter along the leading edge of the floorplate and front extension. The bottom metal is covered fully with oakleaf and foliate engraving and features the name "R.E. Maypole" inlaid in gold; there is a nice spray of engraving at the junction of barrel and action as well. The rifle is stocked classic style in English walnut with the stock rating about excellent as professionally, lightly refinished. There is a left-side rounded cheekpiece and nicely pinched comb flutes with a checkered bone gripcap and schnabel forend. The rifle was constructed without swivels and was maker-fitted with a ventilated Hawkins recoil pad for a 13 5/8" length of pull. There are very nice borderless checkering patterns at the grip and forend, each features intricate carved flowing foliate scroll with background stippling and fleur-de-lis accents; even the tip of the schnabel has been neatly checkered. There was a small chip flaked from the rear of the receiver tang, it has been reattached and is very unobtrusive. The barrel has been neatly turned down slightly and the rifle is sighted with a Sheard brass bead in the original front ramp with the rear receiver bridge mounting a Lyman sight. The bolt knob has a bordered checkered panel along its bottom half, the edge of the safety has been very nicely checkered as has the rear face of the striker, the face of the trigger also very finely checkered. The triggerguard was slightly narrowed and sculpted and has a rather graceful appearance and the tang of the receiver has been neatly narrowed. Robert E Maypole of Chicago Illinois was the Chicago agent for HC Stutz Motor Car Company and was one of its directors for a period of time. This gun is discussed in Custom Gunmakers of the 20th Century by Mr. Petrov, speculating the gun may be the work of Ned Moran. A copy of the article Mr. Petrov references with higher definition images of the rifle in question does show a rifle with ornate carving in the checkering, however the comb flutes and area beneath the ejection port are dramatically different on that rifle as-is the forend. It should be noted that Ned Moran was a contemporary of Mr. Maypole and lived and worked in the Chicago area, actually having made an inquiry in a 1917-dated publication which often featured articles on Mr. Maypole. As Mr. Petrov would've put it, "the research continues". Overall a really stunning and beautifully-executed rifle. (36650-7) {C&R} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Excellent 1903 Rock Island Arsenal Magazine Sporting Rifle By Fred Adolph

Lot #189 (Sale Order 189 of 711)

serial #96403, 30-06, 24" January 09-dated barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 95% original blue, the loss is due to even fading and light high edge and contact point wear, with the barrel showing the very sparsely scattered spot of light oxidation here and there. The bolt body shows only light operational wear and there is very good oil quenched case-hardening on the shroud, the bolt knob toning slightly to pewter. The gun is stocked classic style with a nice rounded shadow line left side cheekpiece and schnabel forend tip, the stock rating very good plus with only minor handling marks and light dings from the years showing a minor flaked at the rear of the tang which was reattached in another minor flaked which is now missing. There are lovely checkered panels at the grip, sidepanels and forend; they are accented with nice carved ribands and foliate decoration showing background stippling. The gun features European-style sling swivels, a scalloped horn pistolgrip cap and a grooved trapdoor steel buttplate giving a length of pull of 13 5/8". The gun is pictured in Mr. Petrov's book Custom Gunmakers of the 20th Century. The rifle is sighted with a Sheard style bead front sight in the original military ramp and has a 3 folding leaf express style rear sight in place on the barrel. This example is unmarked but is unquestionably Adolph's work and is nicely executed. A super, very rarely encountered rifle overall. (36650-19) {C&R} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Sharps Model 1874 Mid-Range No. 1 Rifle

Lot #190 (Sale Order 190 of 711)

serial #156707, 40 caliber, 30" octagon barrel with a very good bore that shows some light pitting present. This rifle features all matching numbers on the barrel, action, tang sight and forend. The barrel shows the Bridgeport address along with "Old Reliable", the caliber marking on top flat and on the right flat near breech the barrel is period marked "MID RANGE 50". The rifle features checkered pistolgrip buttstock and forend, finely checkered single trigger and a steel crescent buttplate. The condition is nice and very honest. The barrel retains about 70% evenly thinning original blue finish with some scattered light oxidation staining and several patches of extremely light salt & pepper pitting present. The action and lock retain a pleasing mix of faded color case-hardened finish which has taken on a pewter hue and a smooth dark gray patina. The stocks rate very good with lots of original finish and perhaps some light added oil finish present. There is a small chip from the toe of the stock and the bottom of the pistolgrip is fully checkered. The top of the comb just ahead of the buttplate has a period added base for a heel position sight. The rifle is sighted with an old added globe front sight, Lawrence high notch rear and mid-range Vernier tang mounted peepsight with properly numbered base. A copy of an R.L. Moore factory letter is included confirming the configuration of the rifle and showing an original ship date of May 20, 1876 to E.K. Tryon in Philadelphia. Interestingly, the barrel is numbered both "156993" and "156707" both in the same factory dies. The letter goes on to state that this rifle was returned to the factory and re-barreled to caliber 40/50 1 11/16" case on April 20, 1877 with the original tip stock retained. Sharps billed the customer $10 for the re-barreling and credited them $5 for the old barrel. These mid-range rifles are extremely rare with only 102 rifles being produced, only 66 with Bridgeport addresses. An interesting and extremely honest example of these rare rifles. (16651-23) {ANTIQUE} [John and Jan Wills Collection]

Early Custom 1903 Springfield Magazine Sporting Rifle By Bob Owens

Lot #191 (Sale Order 191 of 711)

serial #627577, 30-06, 24" barrel with a very good plus bore which shows strong rifling but with minor frosting its full length, slightly more prominent near the throat. The barreled action retains about 92-95% original rust blue, the loss due primarily to even fading, high edge and muzzle wear, also with some very sparsely scattered light oxidation spots here or there. The bolt shows honest operational wear, the knob showing some toning to pewter with some very light oxidation. The bottom metal has toned to more of a dark gray-blue with the front extension toning to pewter, the bow showing some very light oxidation. The gun is stocked classic style without cheekpiece showing a nice rounded knob pistolgrip and schnabel-style tip showing some lovely grain figure in the butt. The stock itself rates very good plus to excellent showing what appears to be some added finish but Mr. Petrov attributes to French polish. The pistolgrip fleur-de-lis pattern is borderless while the forend wrap-around pattern has borders front and rear. The rifle is equipped with a toeline swivel stud, front barrel band and the length of pull to the original grooved horn buttplate is 14 1/4", the plate showing some minor insect damage. The gun is sighted with a banded sporting ramp front with nicely matted flat and simple bead sight, its hood is present, and a Lyman receiver sight with long elevation slide is in place at the rear; the top of the rear ring has been flattened as Owen liked to do, however the sight bridge is still the humped style rather than the later flat Mauser style he would normally install. The left side of the rifle is mounted with a Griffin & Howe quick detach ring set which supports a Carl Zeiss Zielklein telescopic sight with post and crosshair reticle and bright excellent optics. The scope itself rates very good with minor fading and light handling marks and scratches. The barrel is not marked as is surmised proper for these early rifles, the fleur-de-lis pattern precisely matching that of a Winchester model 12 Mr. Owens made for himself; this rifle is discussed and pictured in Custom Gunmakers of the 20th Century volume 2. Really a super early Owen in a lovely state of condition. (36650-50) {C&R} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Custom Mauser Magazine Sporting Rifle By Adolph Niedner

Lot #192 (Sale Order 192 of 711)

serial #79009, 30-06, 24" barrel with a very good plus to near excellent bore which shows frosting in the grooves its full-length. The rifle retains about 98% nicely restored rust blue, showing a spot of light pitting widely scattered here and there. The rifle is stocked classic style in a nice piece of English walnut and rates very good plus to excellent showing only scattered minor handling marks from light use. The grip shows lovely borderless checkered panels with carved foliate and floral accent at its front and rear with the forend showing a borderless wrap-around pattern, also with accented scroll and stippled panels. The rifle features a blued steel gripcap, schnabel tip and steel trapdoor buttplate with a 13 7/8" length of pull to the front trigger. Built on a commercial Oberndorf sporting action, the rifle features bent bolt handle, double set triggers and a lever-release hinged floorplate. The barrel is appropriately marked "Neidner Rifle Corp. Dowagiac Michigan" and is Niedner-numbered 796 on its underside, likely having been made in 1930 (there are no initials). The rifle is sighted with a banded sporting ramp front with a nicely matted face and a Lyman receiver sight on the rear bridge; the left receiver wall shows 3 neatly plugged holes, likely where there was a one-time scope mount. There is a small repaired flake at the rear receiver tang, it is very unobtrusive, there are 2 very thin slivers of wood glued-in left and right along the barrel channel, it appears as though perhaps the barrel channel was free-floated at one point and was then converted back; there are 2 short cracks left and right at the rear of the triggerguard tang, they have been successfully repaired and are tight and will not flex. Overall a very lovely example of a Neidner rifle with some super carving accenting the checkering. (36650-85) {C&R} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Winchester Model 1886 Special Order Saddle Ring Carbine

Lot #193 (Sale Order 193 of 711)

serial #147519A, 50 EX, 22" round barrel with half magazine and a bright excellent bore. Not only does this carbine come in the most desirable chambering, it also has a special order shorter than standard magazine and a checkered steel shotgun buttplate. The condition of the carbine is very nice with the barrel and magazine retaining about 95% original blue finish. The action retains about 85% original blue with most loss on the belly of the action which is now mostly gray from carry wear. The hammer and lever both retain a good deal of faded original color case hardened finish. The plain walnut buttstock and forend rate very good plus with about 75% original finish remaining and with just light handling marks from honest use. Another testament to the honest use are 17 small notches filed into the top right side of the forend. The rifle is sighted with original German silver blade mounted in integral stud in the front and a standard carbine rear sight. This rifle falls into the block of numbers between 146,000 and 150,799 where there are no records available. This is a completely honest, rare and desirable Winchester 1886. (16520-2820) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Custom Mauser Magazine Sporting Rifle By John Wright & Sons

Lot #194 (Sale Order 194 of 711)

serial #280, 30-06, 24 1/2" barrel with a very good bore which shows strong rifling but with very minor frosting within the grooves, slightly more prominent near the throat. The metal surfaces retain about 90-92% original blue, the loss is due primarily to even fading on the left and right side of the barrel, some high edge and contact point wear with the bolt knob toning to pewter. The action races are neatly honed bright and the boltstop shows some strong pale fire blue. There are the minor dings and scratches that come from a field-used arm but no oxidation to speak of. The rifle is stocked classic style with a nice rounded left side dual-beaded cheekpiece, the stock rating very good plus with minor dings and handling marks, also showing a very light cleaning. The grip features nicely checkered borderless panels with a loose fleur-de-lis accent and loose foliate carving at the base of the grip. The forend shows a wrap-around pattern which is similar. Appointed with an ebony forend tip, blued steel gripcap and a solid "noshoc" rifle pad for a 13 3/4" length of pull. Additionally the gun features a hinged floorplate, sling swivel along the toeline and another three-quarter barrel band swivel. The gun is sighted with a banded sporting ramp front which supports a simple steel bead with the rear receiver ring holding a Lyman receiver sight. The top of the barrel is marked "John Wright & Sons-Gun & Rifle Makers/818 Wyandotte St., Kansas City Mo". The Wright rifle manufactory was very short-lived, he and his son formerly of Holland & Holland worked for the Hoffman Arms Company until that enterprise closed in 1930. For a time known as "Baker & Wright Arms & Equipment Co.", shortly thereafter the Wrights opening their own business (John Wright & Sons); it is surmised they returned to England when the hostilities started with Germany in 1939 as nothing is found relating to them after that date. Really a lovely rifle by these talented English craftsman very rarely encountered as their enterprise was so short-lived. (36650-78) {C&R} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Fine Custom Mauser Target Rifle By Ao Niedner

Lot #195 (Sale Order 195 of 711)

257 Roberts, 26" target weight barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 95-97% original blue, the loss is due primarily to even fading and some high edge and contact point wear. The bolt body remains mostly bright with very fine, very random burnishing, it continues onto the extractor which shows a bit more wear, the bolt knob toning slightly to pewter. The rifle is stocked in a fairly straight piece of English walnut with a slightly rudimentary Monte Carlo and a deep right side comb flute, the very generous cheekpiece flaring to the point of comb. The stock rates very good plus with some minor dings and handling marks from the years of use. There is a very nice Turner hard rubber buttplate installed (at some point the widow's peak cracked and has been repaired by gluing) and a hard rubber grip cap with a capital letter "H" in the center of a shield on its face. The checkered panels at grip and forend are nicely bordered and nicely executed. The forend itself is rather generous and steps down ahead of the front extension and is rather semi-beavertail in configuration. The rifle is sighted with a simple sourdough style front sight in a banded ramp and features a Lyman receiver sight on the rear ring. The barrel is drilled and tapped for steel target blocks which are present and the left side of the receiver has a very nice Niedner quick-detach telescopic sight base installed, adjustable for windage. The ring set supports a Hensoldt Wetzlar Dialyt 2 3/4X telescopic sight with very nice three-post German reticle and crisp clear optics. The rifle is pictured in Custom Gunmakers of the 20th Century in the chapter on Niedner. Inspection of the triggerguard reveals that at one time the rifle was likely equipped with a double set trigger, it is no longer present and currently there is a commercial adjustable trigger in place (likely a Timney). Underside of the barrel is numbered 1179 and shows Carlyn Behrman's initials with the top of the barrel marked "Niedner rifle Corp. Dowagiac Mich". An absolutely lovely and well-executed rifle that likely shoots one-hole groups. (36650-28) {C&R} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Parker Vhe Boxlock Double Ejectorgun

Lot #196 (Sale Order 196 of 711)

serial #219980, 12 Ga on No. 1 1/2 frame, 28" matted rib barrels choked improved modified and full with bright excellent bores. The barrels retain 98% reapplied blue finish with a few light handling marks and a fine scratch or two present. The color case-hardened frame has been professionally refinished by Turnbull Mfg. Co., one of the most recognized firearm restoration companies nationwide, and exhibits bright vivid colors throughout. The checkered pistolgrip walnut buttstock and splinter forend rate about excellent overall with some added finish and some dings and dents from the years as well as a 1 1/2" crack at the lower left front edge of the wrist near the frame; the toe of the stock has a few small smears of what appears to be crimson red paint. The length of pull to the Hawkins red rubber recoil pad is 13 3/4" with drops of 1 3/4" and 3"; the recoil pad was also installed by Turnbull Mfg. Co. Proper documentation from Turnbull is provided with this firearm. A very nicely restored Parker VHE double that would make a great shooter. (156847-2)

Parker Vh Boxlock Double Shotgun

Lot #197 (Sale Order 197 of 711)

serial #211489, 12 Ga on No. 2 frame, 28" matted rib barrels both choked full with bright excellent bores. The barrels retain 90% evenly thinning original blue finish with scattered areas of very light oxidation staining. The frame retains 60% original case-hardened color with remaining areas toning to a pleasing brown pewter patina. The checkered walnut pistolgrip buttstock and splinter forend rate about very good with several handling marks and dings as well as some added finish present. The length of pull to the black buttplate is 14" with drops of 1 3/4" and 3". Although it has seen its time in the field, this Parker VH doublegun is still a more than sufficient choice for your everyday fowl or trap gun. (156520-2870) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Winchester Model 42 Skeet Grade Slide Action Shotgun

Lot #198 (Sale Order 198 of 711)

serial #51570, 410 bore, 26" solid rib barrel choked modified with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 95% original blue finish with some light scattered thinning and handling marks present as well as a couple of small specks of surface oxidation; the 2 1/2" chamber marking on the barrel has been scratched out and "3 IN" has been stamped underneath it, however the chamber does measures to 3". The select checkered walnut pistolgrip buttstock and forend rate very good with some expected dings and dents from the years as well as some rippling in the finish, primarily on the left side of the buttstock. The black plastic buttplate has a small chip at the toe. A great example overall of a pre-war Model 42 scattergun that would make an ideal choice for skeet shooting or small game hunting. (156520-4106) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Important Remington Walker Hepburn Rifle

Lot #199 (Sale Order 199 of 711)

serial #W4, 38-55, 30" No. 4 weight octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore. This famous rifle has been owned by two world record setting American shooters. The rifle was originally made for Dr. Walter Hudson who used this rifle to shoot a world record target. While history isn't always proven in black and white, this rifle by tradition, is the rifle. An interesting fact is that the barrel is not the "Walker Special" marked barrel, it is simply a "Remington Arms Co." marked barrel. Making it potentially a standard Hepburn barrel, however the barrel was rifled by George Schoyen and shows his nine groove uniform right hand twist rifling. John Dutcher, in the Schoyen section of his Ballard book, states that Dr. Walter Hudson broke Dean King's World Record "shooting a .38-55 Schoyen barrel fitted into a Remington Schuetzen underlever (Walker) action.". Dr. Hudson later sold the rifle to C.W. Rowland who in turn sold it to Harvey Donaldson. The left side of the action is factory engraved "REMINGTON / SCHUETZEN" and the lower tang is engraved "No. W -" with the number gone as a hole was drilled though the tang leaving the marking as stated. The buttplate, stock, lever, link and both top and bottom tangs are marked with a small "3" which is apparently an assembly number as the number "4" appears on the back of the breechblock in a larger size and is also on the lever, opposite the "3". The barrel is cut for Pope scope mounts with a globe target front sight and a blank in the rear seat and is stamped in small letters beneath forend "H.A.DONALDSON". The barrel retains about 95% of a quality old blue brown finish which is likely finish applied by Schoyen. The action retains 90% plus faded original color case-hardened finish overall. The right side of the action has been neatly fitted with a takedown screw, the rifle features its original Walker fancy underlever and factory adjustable double set triggers. The original straight grip walnut buttstock is checkered at wrist and retains 95% original finish overall with strong checkering. The stock is marked in the top tang channel "W.H.D." which are the initials of Remington's stock maker (William H. Delhi) and is scratched vertically under the buttplate "APPEL". The forend is a period replacement and shows two holes for a palm rest which is no longer present. The rifle is equipped with a windage adjustable folding tang mounted peepsight which rates very good and the original nickel plated schuetzen buttplate rates excellent. This rifle has an amazing provenance with what we believe is a full chain of ownership: Remington Arms Co., Dr. Walter Hudson, C.W. Rowland, Harvey Donaldson, Sidney Low, Jack Appel, Robert Horn and Warren Greatbatch. The rifle is illustrated in a 1935 American Rifleman article by Ned Roberts, it is referenced in Donaldson's book Yours Truly, it is discussed and illustrated in Grant's Still More Single Shot Rifles and more recently it is discussed in great detail and illustrated in Tom Rowe's Remington's No. 3 Hepburn. A rare opportunity to acquire what is likely the most storied and famous of the Remington Walker Hepburn rifles. (16106-30) {C&R} [Warren Greatbatch Collection]

The Famous Remington Walker Hepburn "Medicus" Sporting Rifle

Lot #200 (Sale Order 200 of 711)

serial #9904, 32-40 B&M, 25 3/4" tapered octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore. The left side of the frame of this rifle is engraved "THE SKINNER / S.A. / Medicus". This rifle was originally built for and was owned by Dr. S.A. Skinner of Hoosick Falls, NY, a close friend of Dr. F.W. Mann, author of The Bullet's Flight from Powder to Target. Mann writes of his relationship with Skinner in the book referring to him as "an old rifle crank and expert marksman" and also "The writer has spent many companionable days at range and Medicus' woodchuck preserve". The rifle is numbered "9904" on lower tang parallel to the tang not perpendicularly like most Hepburns. The number "12" appears on left side of both tangs, on the back of the breechblock, on the buttstock and on the buttplate. While these could easily be assembly numbers, the number on the back of the breechblock is telling in that all Walkers were numbered here and no other "No. 12" Walker has been discovered. The action is clearly a Walker action but the gun is set up as a sporter and not a Schuetzen rifle; it is one of two sporters known. The barrel retains about 90% original blue finish with loss apparently due to contact with some type of contaminant which has stripped the finish in certain areas, leaving the metal smooth and brown. The top flat of the barrel is marked "REMINGTON ARMS CO. ILION. N.Y. U.S.A." and has seven holes, drilled and tapped, currently with filler screws. The frame retains about 85% original color case-hardened finish which has softened slightly and has a very nice appearance. The rifle is stocked in plain walnut with a checkered rounded pistolgrip and a schnabel tipped forend with ebony inlay. The stock rates about excellent with a steel crescent buttplate present. The rifle is sighted with a German silver blade Rocky Mountain front sight, semi buckhorn sporting rear along with a Lyman tang mounted peepsight with folding aperture. This rifle is illustrated and discussed in Grant's Still More Single Shot Rifles as well as Rowe's new Remington's No. 3 Hepburn where it is illustrated in the Walker section and discussed in detail. The rifle was sold in Jack Appel's auction at Oliver's in 1989 and again at Butterfield & Butterfield in 1995. In addition to Dr. Skinner, other owners of the rifle include Jack Appel, Howard Boltz, Jim Goergen and Warren Greatbatch. A rare opportunity to acquire a highly unusual well known and well published Remington Walker Hepburn sporting rifle. (16106-84) {C&R} [Warren Greatbatch Collection]

Winchester Model 42 Skeet Grade Slide Action Shotgun

Lot #201 (Sale Order 201 of 711)

serial #39261, 410 bore, 28" overall length solid rib barrel with Cutts Compensator (marked skeet on barrel) and a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 80% evenly thinning original blue finish with some areas toning to pewter and traces of brown patina scattered throughout; the receiver still holds a strong amount of its blue. The checkered straight grip walnut buttstock and forend rate about excellent overall with the exception of some small dings and dents present. A Pachmayr White Line brown recoil pad has been installed. An honest Model 42 Skeet. (156520-2764) [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Winchester Model 12 Skeet Slide Action Shotgun

Lot #202 (Sale Order 202 of 711)

serial #851034, 28 Ga, 27 1/4" overall length solid rib barrel with Cutts Compensator (marked Skeet on barrel) with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 98% original blue finish with some scattered specks of surface oxidation and a few light handling marks; the bolt face and carrier show some minor tarnishing. The checkered pistolgrip walnut buttstock and forend rate very good overall with some dings and dents from the years as well as some light fading finish in a few spots. A Mershon Co. White Line black rubber recoil pad has been installed on the firearm; the length of pull now measures 13". This seldom encountered shotgun comes with two Lyman external chokes, one modified and one full, as well as a spreader. A truly fine example of this rare gauge Model 12 with a nice short pull perfect for youth or women shooters. (156520-1960) [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Winchester Model 12 Slide Action Shotgun

Lot #203 (Sale Order 203 of 711)

serial # 750729, 28 Ga, 28" plain barrel choked modified with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 70% original blue finish with a nice even light brown patina throughout with some heavy toning to pewter, primarily along the magazine tube and breech end of the barrel. The receiver is silvering on the high edges and there are several handling marks and scratches and scattered light oxidation present. The plain pistolgrip walnut buttstock and ribbed forend rate near very good with some dings and dents from the years. A nice honest 28 gauge Model 12 that has seen some action in its day. (156520-1908) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Winchester Model 12 Skeet Slide Action Shotgun

Lot #204 (Sale Order 204 of 711)

serial #1230127, 12 Ga, 26" overall length solid rib barrel with Cutts Compensator (marked WS-1 on barrel) with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 95% original blue finish with some scratches and light spots of surface oxidation present as well as some patches evenly thinning along the barrel and magazine tube; the bolt face shows some minor operational wear and the carrier is slightly tarnished. The deluxe burled walnut checkered pistolgrip buttstock and extended checkered forend rate excellent overall with the exception of some very light handling marks from the years; the wood on this Winchester truly does have a beautiful grain pattern. This is a very respectable example of a Model 12 Skeet. (156520-2988) [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Superb Sharps Pistol Rifle

Lot #205 (Sale Order 205 of 711)

serial #323, .38 caliber, 25" round barrel with a very good bore that shows some scattered light pitting present. This is a fabulous rifle. The barrel which has engraved rings at the muzzle shows about 95% original blue finish with a few scattered specks of light surface oxidation present. The action retains over 90% original color case-hardened finish which has faded slightly but remains very visible. The plain walnut buttstock and forend appear to have been very lightly refinished many, many years ago, have nice dark color and rate excellent. The patchbox, iron buttplate and forend tip also retain 90% plus original color case-hardened finish. The breechblock is properly numbered to the rifle and all screwheads remain clean. The original factory sights are present. This is a very high condition Sharps Pistol Rifle. (16520-3574) {ANTIQUE} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle

Lot #206 (Sale Order 206 of 711)

serial #197237, 44 WCF, 24" round barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel retains 95-97% original blue finish with light silvering at the muzzle and some scattered light pinprick pitting and surface oxidation. The frame, lever and hammer show several scratches and handling marks and have mostly toned to a pewter-brown patina with about 15-20% faded blue finish remaining on the sides; the hammer and tangs still hold some faded blue finish as well. The plain straight grip walnut buttstock and forend rate good overall with added finish and several handling marks and scratches including a 2" crack emerging from the upper tang on the top right side of the wrist back towards the butt. The front sight is a Marble No. 2 white bead sight, the rear sight has been filled and a Lyman 66A aperture sight has been installed on the receiver. A good honest big-bore Model 1892, made in 1902. (156520-3712) [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Rare Colt Model 1855 British Carbine

Lot #207 (Sale Order 207 of 711)

serial #11999, 56 cal., 21" part octagon part round barrel with a bright mostly excellent bore which shows a few very sparsely scattered spots of light oxidation and perhaps a light pit here and there. This is a lovely gun. The barrel retains about 90% plus strong original blue with a few very minor handling marks and light muzzle wear. The cylinder retains about 50% blue with the balance flaked to a plum brown patina; the chambers retain most of their original factory blue finish with the edges of the nipples still crisp indeed there being strong traces of original blue in the flash recesses. The frame retains about 85% plus original blue with the areas of loss being long lengthwise lightly flaked striations of pewter and brown, the right side of the barrel frame showing some extremely light abrasion, likely from steel wool. The hammer retains nearly all of its original color case-hardening which is quite brilliant in the protected areas. The cylinder pin shows a lovely original blue and the triggerguard has toned to a pleasing tarnished ocher patina, the loading lever a mottled smoky case-hardened gray with strong colors at its root. The buttplate retains generous silverplate which shows a bit of polishing, now starting to re-acquire a dull slightly tarnished patina, worn through to pewter at the sharp edge around its periphery. The buttstock rates excellent showing a very old restored finish with some minor dings and light handling marks; the wood still mostly proud of the metal at the frame and the checkering crisp. The barrel features a correct brass front sight and military style 3-leaf, two folding, one standing, rear sight graduated in 100, 300 and 500 yards increments. The frame's top strap is marked "Col. Colt Hartford Ct. USA" while the left side of frame has standard patent markings which remain crisp as is the patent marking in the cylinder flute. The barrel and flutes of cylinder exhibit British proofs and the left side retains its original saddlering and stud. The buttstock is numbered "11199" clearly a factory error, the buttplate is correctly numbered, as are the barrel and triggerguard tang "11999". The cylinder is numbered "1694" and its spindle is numbered "10940/0028". It is not at all unusual for these British model carbines to be mismatched; this example is in the correct serial number range between 10000 and 12000 (perhaps even being the very last British carbine made). The gun is crisp and mechanically functional and really appears to have seen little or no use "across the pond". Former collection Bill Spicer; Robert Howard Estate Collection (36433-2) {ANTIQUE}

Winchester Model 1892 Special Order Saddlering Carbine

Lot #208 (Sale Order 208 of 711)

serial #673341, 38 WCF, 20" round barrel with half magazine and a very good bore. The barrel retains 80% original blue finish showing some scattered oxidation staining and areas thinning to a light pewter; the muzzle is silvering and there are a couple of light scratches in the finish. The frame retains about 40% original faded blue finish with the carry point being the most toned to pewter as well as the entire lever; there are several patches of oxidation staining giving the remaining finish a brownish-blue hue. The lower tang still holds a strong amount of finish and there is a round wear mark on the frame due to the saddle ring rubbing the metal from over the years. The plain straight grip walnut buttstock and forend rate very good overall with some expected handling marks and dents from the years and light remnants of what looks like residue from a sticker on the right side of the buttstock near the buttplate. Made in 1912, this is a fantastic little special order carbine that has some honest wear but is nicely configured. (156520-3718) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Winchester Model 1894 Special Order Saddlering Carbine

Lot #209 (Sale Order 209 of 711)

serial #343691, 38-55 WCF, 20" round barrel with a very good bore. The barrel and special order half-length magazine retain 90% thinning original blue finish with some even oxidation staining throughout. The frame and lever retain about 30% thinning original blue finish with most areas toned to a mottled pewter-brown patina with a few small areas lightly pitted and scattered oxidation staining. There are two semi-circular sections of missing finish due to the saddle ring rubbing on the metal over the years. The plain straight grip gumwood buttstock and forend rate good overall with numerous dings and scratches from several years afield; there are five uniform notches that were put into the stock just behind the tang. An honest saddle ring carbine that would be a worthy investment piece for the 1894 collector. (156520-3125) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Winchester Model 1894 Special Order Saddlering Carbine

Lot #210 (Sale Order 210 of 711)

serial #925077, 38-55 Win, 20" round barrel with half magazine and a very good to about excellent bore. The barrel retains about 80% original blue finish with some light thinning in a few areas and silvering at the muzzle as well as scattered oxidation staining. The frame has mostly toned to a pewter-brown patina throughout with some faint traces of blue remaining. The hammer and lever have faded to a flaky brown and pewter with little to no traces of color case hardened finish left. The carbine style gumwood buttstock and forend rate very good overall with some light dings and handling marks from the years. There is no saddle ring present on the stud and the rear ladder style carbine sight is missing the range adjustment bar. A very nice saddlering carbine in a very desirable caliber. (156520-3128) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Sharps-Borchardt Model 1878 Military Rifle

Lot #211 (Sale Order 211 of 711)

serial #15916, 45-70, 32 1/8" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel and frame retain 98% original blue finish with some areas of very light surface oxidation and a few scratches and handling marks present. The lever and breech block retain 50% original bright and vibrant case-hardened color with the remaining areas toned to dark pewter. The barrel bands exhibit a nice plum-pewter color and the steel buttplate is mottled pewter as well. The straight grip walnut buttstock and full length forend are in beautiful condition and rate excellent with some lightly added finish and a few scattered dings and dents as well as a stamped cartouche in the left side of the stock that looks like a fancy letter "B". Featured is a blade front sight and military-style combination flip-up rear sight. A superb example of the Model 1878 military rifle that would be a great investment piece for the post-Civil War era collector. (156851-13) {ANTIQUE}

Remington-Lee Model 1882 U.S. Army Contract Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #212 (Sale Order 212 of 711)

serial #8862, 45-70, 32" barrel with a bright near excellent bore with some scattered fine pinprick pits. The barrel retains 85-90% original blue finish which is beginning to tone to a deep plum-brown patina with some areas lightly thinning and some mild oxidation staining present; the breech end of the barrel is marked "U.S. / V P" with the initials "D.F.C." just below. The frame, bolt and triggerguard retain 70% original blue finish with some areas toning to a mottled pewter-brown patina with some scattered oxidation staining as well. The same inspector's initials are present on the bolt and receiver as well. The plain straight grip walnut full length stock rates very good overall with some typical dings and dents from the years as well as some added finish; the same inspector's initials are faintly marked behind the triggerguard indicating the stock is original to the gun. Featured is the original blade front sight however the rear combination flip-up sight appears to have been added and is not the original rear sight. The original cleaning rod and box magazine are included as well. An excellent example of a Model 1882 U.S. Army contracted rifle. (156851-6) {ANTIQUE}

Springfield Armory Model 1870 Sharps Rifle

Lot #213 (Sale Order 213 of 711)

serial #0749, 50-70 CF, 35" barrel with a bright excellent three groove bore, numbered to the frame. The barrel and bands are a bright gunmetal gray with some scattered light oxidation staining and some minor handling marks. The frame shows some nice mottled color case-hardening on its right flat, the balance a smoky mottled case-hardened patina; the lockplate with some nice mottled silver-gray colors. The lever shows strong case colors with the lower tang a mottled gray and brown. The smooth walnut buttstock and forend rate very good with overall minor dings and handling marks from the years, the forend showing a bit more bruising. The buttplate tang has a strong "U.S." marking and the lock is crisp and mechanically functional. Overall a very fine example of the first type Springfield Armory-manufactured Model 1870 Sharps rifle. (36915-3) {ANTIQUE}

U.S. Model 1819 Breechloading Percussion Converted Rifle By Harpers Ferry

Lot #214 (Sale Order 214 of 711)

52 cal. 32 5/8" barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a second type rifle arsenal converted to percussion and remains in very fine condition. The breechblock bears proper Harpers Ferry markings and is dated 1834. The barrel and frame retain 95-97% original brown finish with light silvering along the muzzle and edges along with a few minor light dings and handling marks. The breechblock has a nice mottled straw and purple finish most likely done at the time of conversion with faint evidence of light pitting and handling marks. The walnut stock rates fine with a handful of light dents and blemishes, no cartouche or inspectors marks and perhaps an added light oil which does not detract from the natural beauty of the rifle. The barrel bands, triggerguard and buttplate retain much original brown finish. A lovely, high condition example of a Hall percussion converted rifle. (56915-13) {ANTIQUE}

Rare Colt Model 1855 First Model Sporting Rifle

Lot #215 (Sale Order 215 of 711)

serial #274, .36 cal., 24" round barrel with a bright excellent bore showing sharp rifling. The barrel retains about 70-75% plum-tone faded original blue with the flaked areas a deeper brown showing toning to pewter on the sharp edges and at the muzzle. The barrel shows scattered light pitting primarily along its left edge, primarily in the area of the cleaning rod, also with some sparsely scattered light pitting along its right side and lower radius. The frame retains a similar amount of blue, the frame flats with strong bright original blue, the balance flaked to a brown with pewter on the high edges; the long lower tang of the triggerguard is primarily a pewter and soft brown. The cylinder is primarily a pewter and speckled plum patina retaining nearly all of its original cylinder scene, slightly light in a few spots but with the "Colts Patent/No 274/Sporting Rifle" still fully visible. The stock rates very good plus to near excellent with much original varnish showing some minor dings and handling marks from the years and some light flaking finish with a tiny sliver missing adjacent to the triggerguard tang. The wood is still proud of the metal and the early style crescent buttplate is a mottled gray and brown patina. Miraculously the gun retains its original side mounted cleaning rod and oiler; the spring-loaded oiler still functioning perfectly. The original sporting rear and front sights are in place and the barrel address is sharp. The numbers are matching on frame, barrel, loading lever, triggerguard tang, cylinder, arbor and buttplate "274" and the buttstock is appropriately pencil-numbered to the gun. An antique pencil marking within the lower tang inletting reads "N.C.Raven Feb 19/54". The action is crisp and mechanically functional and a couple of the screw heads show some very minor damage but a very attractive rifle overall. Only approximately 1,000 of these early rifles were manufactured and they exceedingly difficult to find in this fine state of preservation especially with rod and oiler. (36433-1) {ANTIQUE}

Sharps New Model 1863 Cartridge-Converted Carbine Used In The Film The Outlaw Josey Wales

Lot #216 (Sale Order 216 of 711)

serial #21585, 50-70 converted to 45-70 blank. This carbine was formerly the property of Stembridge Gun Rentals and was rented to Clint Eastwood's Malpaso Productions on invoice #1181 as was used by the Union soldiers who fired at Wales as he rode through their camp. The left side of the barrel is stamped with a large letter "S" which was Stembridge's property mark next to "K 10 CAV" which would suggest the carbine was once used by the Army's "Buffalo Soldiers" during the Indian Wars. The metal bears an overall dull pewter-brown patina with some minor handling marks and specks of fine oxidation. The priming cover below the hammer has been removed and the front sight insert and rear sight elevator are no longer present. The buttstock has a long chip missing along the heel on the left side of the stock along with smaller chips at the toe, top and bottom of the wrist, which also shows an old repair at the rear tang with small iron tacks and an abundance of other handling marks and dried faded finish. The forend is in similar condition with a long glued crack in the left side of the forend, lightly chipped edges and an abundance of light handling marks easily attributed to the use of the gun. The carbine was purchased from High Noon Auctions who sold other firearms and accessories used in the movie. Included with the carbine is a copy of Stembridge invoice listing the carbine by serial number along with dozens of other firearms rented to Mr. Eastwood's company and a certificate of authenticity from Stembridge Rentals describing the carbine and company. A great opportunity to acquire a carbine used in one of the all-time classic Western films. (56892-41) {ANTIQUE}

Sharps New Model 1863 Cartridge-Converted Civil War Carbine

Lot #217 (Sale Order 217 of 711)

serial #81149, 52 cal., 22" barrel with a very good 6-groove bore having good rifling with scattered fine oxidation staining and pinprick pitting. The metal surfaces are an overall dull brown patina with some light handling marks and spots of fine oxidation staining. The walnut buttstock rates very good overall with a shallow thumb size dent in the top of the left wrist along with numerous dents, handling narks and an added oil finish with no cartouche visible. The forend is in similar condition with expected light handling marks. The serial number can no longer be seen on the barrel however two other smaller numbers have been struck and the forend mounting block has been remounted to the barrel. The action functions nicely and features a cam-type firing pin. An honest, respectable example post-war cartridge converted carbine. (56892-39) {ANTIQUE}

Merrill Second Type Civil War Carbine

Lot #218 (Sale Order 218 of 711)

serial #16578, 54 cal., 22 1/8" barrel with a near very good bore with some scattered fine oxidation staining and pinprick pitting but shows mostly strong and clean rifling. The lockplate bears proper markings including the spread eagle at the center and is dated "1864" to the rear of the hammer. The underside of the lever is numbered "5 / 81" and the heel of the buttplate is marked "U.S." all markings in metal remain clear and legible. The metal surfaces bear an overall mottled brown patina with a few light dings and some scattered fine pinprick pitting; with the lock a lighter smoky gray. The brass furniture has a pleasing goldenrod patina with light handling marks. The walnut stock rates about very good with lightly rounded edges, numerous dents, bruises, a small chip behind the lower rear tang and is a shy of the buttplate with a faint cartouche still visible above the sling bar. An overall very good condition Merrill second type carbine. (56858-6) {ANTIQUE}

Spencer Repeating Rifle Company Civil War Carbine

Lot #219 (Sale Order 219 of 711)

serial #30633, 56 Spencer, 22" barrel with an overall fine bore having strong rifling with some scattered pinprick pitting and fine oxidation staining the entire length. The metal surfaces are an overall dark gray brown patina with an occasional nick and spot of oxidation staining here or there. The walnut stock and forend rate very good overall having an older light cleaning and added varnish still with a handful of light dents and handling marks and is a bit shy of the metal, there are no cartouches present, the forend bolt is a slightly undersized modern replacement. The barrel is numbered to the gun and the buttstock is equipped with a swivel and the sling bar and swivel is present and intact. The mechanism is crisp and functional and the cartridge follower and guide spring are present. An overall very good honest example Spencer carbine. (56892-37) {ANTIQUE}

Parker Vhe Boxlock Double Ejectorgun

Lot #220 (Sale Order 220 of 711)

serial #217997, .410 bore on No. 000 frame, 26" barrels choked modified in each and showing bright excellent bores. This fine little gun features ejectors, double triggers and a straight grip stock. The stock is a marvelously crafted replacement as the original stock was a round knob pistolgrip. The triggerguard was flawlessly lengthened with the serial number hand engraved in the factory style with zigzag border. The watertable of this 000 frame features the milled lightening cuts. The stock is beautifully fit and formed and is correct in all regards including the perfectly fit doghead buttplate and shield shaped monogram plate in toeline. The shotgun is in nice condition with the barrels retaining 95% original blue finish and the action retaining about 50% faded original color case-hardened finish on sides and top of action and with the belly being more of a smooth gray patina. The checkered walnut straigtht grip buttstock and forend rate excellent with 95% original finish remaining. The triggerguard retains 97% beautifully restored blue finish with crisp engraving. The shotgun points nice with 14 1/2" length of pull and with drops of 1 1/2" and 2 1/2". A lovely small bore Parker that you can still take afield. (16520-2268) [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Parker Brothers Vh Boxlock Double Shotgun

Lot #221 (Sale Order 221 of 711)

serial #237273, 20 Ga on No. 0 frame, 28" matted rib barrels choked full and modified with bright excellent bores with minimum wall thickness measured at about .024". The barrels retain 65-70% evenly thinning blue finish with light sparse oxidation staining and a bit of silvering and a couple of small dings at the muzzles. The frame exhibits about 60% case-hardened color on both sides however the belly and carry point have toned to pewter as well as the triggerguard with some scattered light oxidation staining. The upper tang displays some original color underneath the lever and the rest of the surfaces have toned to pewter as well. The checkered pistolgrip walnut buttstock and splinter forend rate good to near very good overall showing some added finish with several dings and scratches present. The length of pull to the original hard rubber buttplate is 14" with drops of 1 1/2" and 2 1/2"; the toe-end and heel-end of the rubber buttplate each have a small chip present. This nice VH doublegun has the Meriden, Connecticut address on the rib of the barrel and is marked "Parker" on the belly of the frame, indicating it was still made at the original factory while under ownership of Remington. A good example of a Parker VH double with some honest wear. (156520-2266) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Winchester Model 12 Slide Action Shotgun Two Barrel Set

Lot #222 (Sale Order 222 of 711)

serial #747665, 28 ga., 26" plain barrel with a bright excellent bore choked full. The metal surfaces retain about 85-87% original blue toning to gunmetal, loss primarily along the bottom of the receiver and rear of the barrel along with some high edge and contact wear, sparsely scattered spots of fine oxidation staining, very light dings along the left front edge of the frame from barrel removal and some other light handling marks. The plain pistolgrip walnut stock and grooved forearm rate very good plus retaining much original varnish and a modest amount of light handling marks and blemishes from years of good honest use. The second plain barrel measures 26" as well and has a bright excellent bore choked cylinder. The metal surfaces retain about 90-92% original blue, loss primarily silvering on the right side of the barrel band, muzzle and high edges along with contact wear on the magazine tube and some spots of light oxidation staining on the barrel band, slide arm and slightly more moderate surface oxidation along the rear of the magazine tube. The grooved forearm rates excellent with one or two light blemishes. An overall very good condition two barrel set Model 12 shotgun manufactured in 1937. (56520-3793) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

The Winchester Model 12 Two Barrel Set Of Major John W. Hession

Lot #223 (Sale Order 223 of 711)

serial #701290, 20 Ga, 30" ventilated rib barrel choked full with a bright excellent bore and 26" ventilated ribbed barrel choked improved modified with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 98% factory reapplied blue finish on both barrel sets, each displaying some minor scratches and operational wear on the magazine tubes and actuating arms. The frame shows some very light scattered handling marks and faint scratches as well as a few dings at the breech end of the frame on the left side. The bolt and follower have been nicely jeweled and still retain their bright finish with the exception of some light operational wear marks on the bolt face. The factory installed Simmons ribs are round post, donut base (30") and standard ovoid base (26"), only the 30" set of barrels features the offset Winchester factory proof. The checkered pistolgrip walnut buttstock and both forends rate very good to near excellent overall displaying some added finish as well some light dings and scratches from the years; the grip cap shows some light wear. This truly unique Model 12 set comes with a Plano Protector Series black hardcase with a Winchester repair box for the second barrel as well as some documentation about Major John W. Hession and his astounding feats with a rifle. Major Hession has set world records and done things with a rifle that weren't thought possible; his accomplishments and feats need not be recounted here, he is unquestionably however one of the "grand old men" of gunning and was a remarkable soldier and marksman undoubtedly. This two barrel set is a rare find for the advanced Model 12 collector or anyone with an interest in the history of Major Hession. Consigned directly by the family. (156713-1) {C&R}

Winchester Model 12 Two Barrel Set Slide Action Shotgun

Lot #224 (Sale Order 224 of 711)

serial #664713, 20 Ga, 26" solid rib barrel choked cylinder with a bright excellent bore and 26" solid rib nickel steel barrel choked full with a bright excellent bore. The unchoked barrel retains 95% original blue finish with some light small patches of surface oxidation; most all of the loss is on the magazine tube due to operational wear. The fully choked barrel and magazine tube retain 90-92% original blue finish with a good patch of loss under the forend while in battery as well as some scattered specks of oxidation staining. The receiver retains 98% original blue finish with a handful of light scratches present. The plain pistolgrip walnut buttstock and ribbed forend rate very good showing some added finish and light handling marks as well as a carved groove in the buttstock that wraps around the entire stock about 1" from the edge of the recoil pad as if it were going to be shortened at one time. A red rubber Pachmayr Gunworks recoil pad has replaced the original. A great two barrel set Model 12 that would suit most hunting or shooting needs depending on barrel choice. (156520-4125) [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Winchester Pre '64 Model 70 Super Grade Rifle

Lot #225 (Sale Order 225 of 711)

serial #150668, 220 Swift, 26" barrel with a bright minty bore. This 1950 production rifle features the early rounded cheekpiece stock with black forend tip and gripcap along with a checkered steel buttplate. The bolt is properly electric-pencil numbered to the rifle on underside and features the type III safety. The rifle is sighted with a Redfield gold bead front and Winchester 22G rear sight. This rifle features a stainless steel barrel which has the bead blast factory finish giving it a matte appearance that matches the action. Metal surfaces of rifle retain 99% original blue finish overall. The checkered pistolgrip walnut stock rates excellent with 98% original finish remaining and just a few light handling marks. Super Grade sling swivels are present. A very fine model 70. (16652-5) {C&R}

Sharps Borchardt Model 1878 Special Order Short Range Rifle

Lot #226 (Sale Order 226 of 711)

serial #17058, 40 1 7/8", 30" round barrel with a bright excellent bore. This rifle is in the standard mid-range configuration but is chambered for the 1 7/8" case (40-50) and it weighs 9 3/4 lbs. which makes it a short range model. This rifle is completely honest and remains in lovely condition. The barrel retains 95% original blue finish with some scattered light oxidation staining present. The action which is equipped with hard rubber panels retains 90% softened original color case-hardened finish with some scattered light oxidation staining mostly on the right side. The checkered pistolgrip buttstock and schnabel forend rate very good with the forend retaining 95% original finish and the buttstock about 90% with an area of loss on the comb of the stock at the heel which has turned a little darker and has had some light finish added long ago. This is not a major detraction from this otherwise fabulous rifle. The rifle features a checkered hard rubber shotgun buttplate with monogram and a hard rubber grip cap. The rifle is sighted with a windgauge front, Lawrence rear and mid-range Vernier tang mounted peepsight mounted in integral base. A copy of a R.L. Moore letter states that the record for this rifle is blank which is quite common for guns over serial number 17000. Overall a lovely, all original and high condition Sharps Borchardt rifle. (16651-24) {ANTIQUE} [John and Jan Wills Collection]

Winchester Pre '64 Model 70 Super Grade Rifle With Original Box

Lot #227 (Sale Order 227 of 711)

serial #159853, 270 Win., 24" barrel with a perfect bore. This is a superb rifle. The rifle shows moderate figure in the stock and the end label of the box actually specifies "SELECT WOOD" which makes this rifle even more desirable to the collector. This 1950 production rifle still has the early small rounded cheekpiece as well as black forend tip and grip cap along with a checkered steel buttplate. The rifle is sighted with a Redfield gold bead front and Winchester 22G rear sight. The rifle shows no use with the metal surfaces retaining 99% original blue finish overall. The checkered walnut pistolgrip stock rates equally fine with virtually all of its original finish remaining and you need to look hard to find a handling mark. Original Super Grade swivels are in place and the original leather sling is in the box. The box rates good with signs of wear and includes the cardboard inserts, wax paper, sight alignment tag, hang tag, bolt tag and manual. The box has the correct blue and white Super Grade end label with proper serial number and "SELECT WOOD" surcharge. A wonderful model 70 sure to please even the fussiest collector. (16652-11) {C&R}

Winchester Pre '64 Model 70 Super Grade Rifle In Original Box

Lot #228 (Sale Order 228 of 711)

serial #412144, 30-06, 24" barrel with a bright minty bore. This 1957 production rifle features a jeweled bolt, extractor and follower along with a black forend tip, steel gripcap, Monte Carlo stock and checkered steel buttplate. The bolt is properly numbered on underside and is equipped with the type III safety. The rifle is sighted with a Redfield gold bead front and Lyman folding rear sight. The metal surfaces of rifle retain 99% original blue finish overall. The checkered walnut pistolgrip buttstock rates excellent plus with virtually all of its original finish and no handling dings. The rifle comes in its original box which remains in excellent condition and has proper yellow Super Grade end label with serial number. The box includes the original sling, cardboard inserts, wax paper, hang tags warranty card and instruction manual. A wonderful new-in-box Super Grade. (16652-15) {C&R}

Winchester Pre '64 Model 70 Carbine

Lot #229 (Sale Order 229 of 711)

serial #40411, 22 Hornet, 20" barrel with a bright minty bore. This 1941 production rifle has a "38" dated barrel and the bolt is properly electric-pencil numbered to the gun on underside and features the early knurled safety. The rifle features a brass bead front sight mounted on integral ramp, there is a blank in the rear sight slot and a Lyman 48 receiver sight with stock neatly notched, probably by the factory, to accept the sight. The condition is lovely with the metal surfaces retaining 98% plus original blue finish overall. The checkered pistol grip buttstock features the early fine checkering and rates excellent with 98% original finish remaining with uncapped grip and checkered steel buttplate; factory sling swivels are present. A very fine pre-war Hornet. (16652-3) {C&R}

Frank Wesson No. 1 Long Range Creedmoor Rifle

Lot #230 (Sale Order 230 of 711)

serial #1, 45 caliber, 34" full octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a wonderful rifle which is believed to be the first Long Range rifle made by Wesson, still a prototype and not the first production rifle. The rifle is extensively photographed and discussed on pages 194 - 197 of Frank Wesson Gunmaker Volume 3. The top of the barrel is engraved "F. WESSON'S Long Range CREEMOORE (sic) RIFLE MFG. Worcester, Mass" and is stamped on the bottom just behind the forend lug "1". The rifle has many unusual features including a brass frame, a flat lockplate without typical Alexander Henry step, a knurled breech locking button on left side of frame, a male sight base on top tang, a bushed firing pin, a metallic forend tip similar to those found on the No. 2 rifles, nickel plated buttplate, lever, triggerguard and frame among other fine details. The condition of the rifle is wonderful with the barrel retaining about 70% bright original blue finish with some scattered patches of light surface oxidation present. The frame which has simple border engraving retains 95% plus original nickel plated finish which has dulled over time and has a lovely antique appearance. The hammer and lock also show light border engraving and retain about 75% original color case-hardened finish which has darkened a little over time but remains quite visible and has a very pleasing honest appearance. The checkered pistolgrip buttstock and forend are of nicely figured American black walnut and rate excellent with 95% plus original finish with sharp checkering and a heel position base that is clearly original. The hand checkered steel shotgun buttplate retains most of its original nickel plated finish. The rifle features a windgauge spirit level front sight with long hood which according to the Wesson book, was made by Whitney and is likely original, sadly, the rear sight staff is missing. The rifle has no added holes or alterations of any kind. An extremely fine and extremely rare American long range target rifle very well documented in the only definitive work on Wesson and his guns. (16106-74) {ANTIQUE} [Warren Greatbatch Collection]

Tipping & Lawden Cased Model 1A Pepperbox

Lot #231 (Sale Order 231 of 711)

serial #1644, 22 RF, 2 5/8" four barrel cluster with good lightly pitted bores. This pistol is engraved along the top flute of the barrels "E.M. REILLY & CO. OXFORD ST. LONDON" and interestingly the "Tipping & Lawden" name is overstruck in a herringbone pattern with the lower half of the marking "SHARPS' PATENT" remaining legible and unaltered. The condition is very nice with the barrels retaining 95% strong original blue finish. The frame retains 95% original silver-plated finish which is just lightly tarnished and shows a little minor bubbling in a couple areas. The foliate gutta percha grips rate excellent with no chips. The pistol comes in an original mahogany case with burl lid and is the variation with two triangular covered interior compartments (one lid is missing) and blue baize lining. The case rates excellent with about 90% original finish overall, intact lining and accessories include a steel wiper and key. One edge of the lid may be an old replacement. A great little Tipping & Lawden pepperbox with interesting retailer and maker marking. (16229-339) {ANTIQUE} [Elliott Riggs Collection]

Tipping & Lawden Cased Model 2B Pepperbox

Lot #232 (Sale Order 232 of 711)

serial #1806, 30 RF, 3" four barrel cluster with very good bores that show only a little light pitting. This pepperbox is in very fine condition. The left side of the frame is marked with the Tipping & Lawden makers mark in circular pattern and the barrels bear small British proofs. The barrels retain about 97% original blue finish with a very light pattern in the finish where some type of cloth came in contact and slightly discolored the blue. The frame retains 98% original silver-plated finish overall. Fire blue on the firing pin and bar lever are strong as is the color case-hardened finish on the hammer. The foliate gutta percha grips rate excellent with no chips. The pistol comes in an original blue baize lined mahogany case with two triangular covered compartments. The only included accessory is a steel wiper and the condition of the case is excellent with a slightly warped lid, missing key hole escutcheon and with a neatly added antique cameo which is applied to the brass shield on the case lid. Overall a wonderful Tipping & Lawden medium size pepperbox. (16229-293) {ANTIQUE} [Elliott Riggs Collection]

Sharps Model 2A Cased Pepperbox

Lot #233 (Sale Order 233 of 711)

serial #1757, 30 RF, 3" four barrel cluster with bores that shows some scattered patches of light pitting. This pepperbox is in wonderful condition. The left side of frame is marked "C. SHARPS / PATENT 1859" in circular pattern and the right side of frame is marked "C. SHARPS & CO / PHILADA, PA" in the same circular pattern. The barrels retain about 95% original blue with wear just on outer edges and with exposed metal showing a smooth light gray patina. The frame retains about 85% original silver-plated finish with most loss being on the backstrap and a couple small areas just ahead of the grips on side of frame. The checkered gutta percha grips rate excellent with sharp checkering and no chips. The pistol comes in a blue baize lined Tipping & Lawden style mahogany case with burl lid. The interior of the case has no covered compartments and the included accessories are a brass handled cleaning rod and a pewter oiler. A minty Sharps pepperbox in a very attractive case which is in excellent condition. (16229-283) {ANTIQUE} [Elliott Riggs Collection]

Tipping & Lawden Cased Model 1A Pepperbox

Lot #234 (Sale Order 234 of 711)

serial #760, 22 RF, 2 5/8" four barrel cluster with somewhat oxidized bores. This little pistol has a lot of condition. The left side of the frame bears the standard Tipping & Lawden mark in round pattern and the barrels bear small British proofs. The barrels retain about 90 - 95% original blue finish while the frame retains 97% original silver-plated finish which has taken on a lovely tarnish giving it a blue gray appearance with just a hint of patinated brass peeking through along the highest edges. The foliate gutta percha grips rate about excellent with a little more wear noticeable on the left side than the right. The original blue baize lined mahogany case with burl lid has a single sliding lid compartment along with open compartments which hold a pewter oiler, ebony handled turnscrew and steel wiper. The condition of the case is excellent with a repaired crack in the sliding lid. A very fine, high condition cased Tipping & Lawden pepperbox. (16229-266) {ANTIQUE} [Elliott Riggs Collection]

Wesson No. 2 Mid Range Target Rifle

Lot #235 (Sale Order 235 of 711)

serial #21, 42 Berdan, 30" octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore. This rare American target rifle is in fabulous, all original condition. The barrel is marked with the simple address "F. WESSON MAKER / Worcester, Mass" and retains about 70% original blue with the loss being streaks of gray patina, apparently from some contaminant coming in contact with the metal. While there are a couple patches of light pitting, the streaked areas remain smooth. The action retains 98% strong original nickel plated finish with some light scratches in and not through the finish. The checkered walnut buttstock and key fastened forearm are of nicely figured American black walnut and rate excellent with 90% plus original finish, strong checkering and perhaps a little added light finish. The rifle features a checkered steel shotgun buttplate and the forend has a nickel plated steel cap. The rifle is sighted with a windgauge front, blank in rear slot and what looks to be a long range tang mounted peepsight. The rifle is also equipped with a heel position base for the tang sight. This rifle is illustrated and discussed on page 235 in volume three of the three volume set of books Frank Wesson Gunmaker. A rare and very fine Wesson target rifle. (16651-14) {ANTIQUE} [John and Jan Wills Collection]

Colt Officer'S Model Revolver With King Super Target Conversion

Lot #236 (Sale Order 236 of 711)

serial #640672, 32 Colt, 6" barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a fabulous revolver. The gun has been fitted by King with a full rib and adjustable sights along with a King "cockeyed" hammer. The left side of the rib is marked "COLT KING SUPER TARGET". The revolver is in very nice condition retaining about 96 - 97% original blue overall with most loss being due to just high edge wear and very slight thinning on the cylinder. The revolver wears a pair of Roper grips which rate excellent with nearly all of their original finish and with sharp checkering. The revolver cycles crisp, locks up very tight and has a checkered backstrap and trigger. A wonderful 1939 production target revolver by Colt, King and Roper. (16651-74) {C&R} [John and Jan Wills Collection]

Colt Camp Perry Model Pistol

Lot #237 (Sale Order 237 of 711)

serial #402, 22 LR, 10" barrel with a bright excellent bore. This second year production pistol remains in excellent condition. The metal surfaces of revolver retain about 97% original blue with most loss being at sides of muzzle and due to some scattered light surface abrasions. The hammer and trigger retain almost all of their original fire blue finish with sides of hammer retaining nice bright polish. The full checkered walnut grips with silver Rampant Colt medallions rate excellent with 98% original finish and with strong checkering. The included factory letter confirms the configuration and shows shipment on February 7, 1927 to Baker, Hamilton Pacific Company in San Francisco. (16651-121) {C&R} [John and Jan Wills Collection]

Colt Officer'S Model Target King Converted Revolver

Lot #238 (Sale Order 238 of 711)

serial #56817, 22 LR, 6" barrel with a bright minty bore. This revolver is equipped with King custom rib, square notch rear and mirror front sights along with King's cockeyed hammer. The left side of the rib is marked "COLT-KING SUPER TARGET" and the left side of the front sight is marked "KING". This 1949 production revolver remains in wonderful condition retaining 99% original blue finish overall. The sides of the King hammer are engine turned and remain bright. The revolver is equipped with a nice set of period custom checkered walnut target grips which rate near mint. The action and trigger are extremely smooth. A fabulous and extremely late Officer's Model Target with full King conversion. (16651-94) {C&R} [John and Jan Wills Collection]

Colt New Service Target Revolver

Lot #239 (Sale Order 239 of 711)

serial #307366, 45 Colt, 7 1/2" barrel with a bright excellent bore. This revolver features checkered gripstraps and trigger along with adjustable "U" notch rear and blued bead front sights. The condition of the revolver is wonderful with the metal surfaces retaining 98% original blue finish overall. The hammer spine retains strong original blue and the sides of hammer show nice bright polish. The fancy diamond checkered walnut grips with silver Rampant Colt medallions rate excellent with a couple of light handling marks and dings within the checkering on the left side. The grips are factory grips but they are not numbered inside. A fine and very handsome New Service Target. (16651-82) {C&R} [John and Jan Wills Collection]

L. C. Smith Field Grade Sidelock Double Shotgun

Lot #240 (Sale Order 240 of 711)

serial #FW68913, 20 ga., 28" barrels choked improved modified and full with bright excellent bores. This was a very minty shotgun that had some poor storage. Luckily this affected only the barrels which retain 97% nicely restored blue finish with some patches of light to moderate pitting in some areas. The action and locks retain 95% brilliant original color case-hardened finish with just a little discoloration on the belly. The checkered pistolgrip walnut buttstock and forend rate excellent with 95% original finish remaining. Shotgun has a 14" length of pull over original grooved hard rubber buttplate with drops of 1 3/4" and 3". A pretty little Elsie. (16520-3573) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Browning Express Over Under Rifle

Lot #241 (Sale Order 241 of 711)

serial #177PZ01485, 30-06, 24" barrels with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 99% original blue with Superposed style engraving on the action. The checkered straight grip walnut stock and forearm rates near excellent with sharp checkering, the buttstock has a few factory knot repairs in the highly figured grain along with a few light blemishes hardly detracting from the natural beauty of the wood. The rifle features a folding rear sight, ejectors and a single select trigger. An excellent attractive example Browning Express rifle. (56520-2265)

Winchester Super Grade Xtr Over Under Combination Gun

Lot #242 (Sale Order 242 of 711)

serial #SR000915, 12 ga./222 Rem., 25" barrels with bright excellent bores, shotgun barrel is Winchoke equipped. The metal surfaces retain 97-98% original blue with light scroll engraving on the side bolsters, a few light handling marks and scattered spots of pinprick pitting on the rib in the rear sight area. The satin finish stainless steel receiver, top opening lever, triggerguard, forearm iron and lever show nice foliate scroll and border engraving and is also engraved "Winchester / Super Grade" on the belly of the receiver. The checkered pistolgrip Monte Carlo walnut stock and forearm rate very good plus with a few light handling and some shiny dried grease patches in the stock and is equipped with a factory solid rubber recoil pad and blued steel grip cap. The rifle features a gold bead front sight, folding leaf rear sight and includes a lockable factory green canvas and brown leather trim take-down case with keys, "joystick" lever release bases and rings, sling swivels, full, modified, improved cylinder and skeet choke tubes and wood handle spanner wrench. The bases show light silvering from prior scope removal. An overall very good plus condition Winchester combination gun. (56520-761) [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Exceptional L. C. Smith Grade 5 Sidelock Double Ejectorgun

Lot #243 (Sale Order 243 of 711)

serial #2727, 16 ga., 30" matted rib Whitworth barrels choked modified and full having bright excellent bores. The barrels retain 90% original blue, the most predominant wear around the muzzle area and there are scattered scratches and some oxidation specks present. The flats are engine turned and there are one inch wedges of scroll engraving on both sides of the breech, an engraved border at the muzzles, and a gold filled line on the rib separating the matted portion from a more detailed two inch breech section with rib extension. The locks and frame are beautifully engraved with fine shaded scroll and flowers and with a large oval on each side displaying a life like pair of setters on the left and pointers on the right all done in detailed habitat with shaded backgrounds. In addition, there is a small oval at the front of each lock with a pair of woodcock on the left and a pair of quail on the right, and the front of the action has a very detailed bouquet of flowers on each side. The action and locks exhibit 80% muted case colors blending with a pleasing smooth pewter colored patina toward front of belly. The triggerguard has geometric designs and scroll with initials of "GHF" engraved with intertwined block letters inside a stippled oval. It retains 90% of an original high polish blue. The beautifully figured straight grip stock rates very good plus displaying scattered small scratches and minor dings over a polished oil finish. It exhibits finely executed fleur-de-lis checkering with scalloped flourishes at the back of the triggerguard tang. The forearm has a wonderful little checkered "clamshell" latch in an engraved escutcheon and also an ebony tip which has a small chip. It is almost completely and finely checkered with a few minor impact marks. There is an old Hawkins style recoil pad fitted showing a little deformation at the toe and providing a length of 14 7/8" with drops of 1 3/8" and 2 3/8" and 1/4" cast off. The gun features double triggers, ejectors, an automatic safety, and bushed firing pins. The bores were apparently polished at some point and the right tube has an area along the outer edge which gets to about .013" which is not a safe thickness for shooting. (Therefore we highly recommend this shotgun not be fired). Included is a leather Abercrombie & Fitch trunk case showing a few scuffs and scratches with a broken handle lined in red baize. It has a couple of small tears but is otherwise in good condition and contains an A & F nickel oil bottle, nickel snap caps, and a two-piece wooden cleaning rod with brush and mop. According to Cody records this gun was shipped to a George S. Fields in 1898 and, other than the recoil pad, it conforms to the order. The difference in middle initials between the triggerguard and the record is clearly a factory error as the gents name was indeed George H. Fields (consigned by the family). There were only 37 16 gauge guns made in this grade before it was renamed the Crown grade in 1913. This rare 116 year old shotgun is truly a work of art and a testament to the 19th century American gunmaker's craft. (116385-1) {ANTIQUE}

Rare L.C. Smith A2 Grade Double Ejectorgun

Lot #244 (Sale Order 244 of 711)

serial #209033, 12 ga., 30" barrels both choked full with bright about excellent bores which show a few spots with very light remnants of pinprick pitting. The barrels retain about 98% excellent quality restored blue, showing a few handling marks here and there and a couple light scratches on the rib, all very unobtrusive. There is very light engraving at the muzzles and two nice wedges of engraving at the breeches and on the rib extension. The barrels are marked "Sir Joseph Whitworth Fluid Compressed Steel" and "Made to Order by the Hunter Arms Company Fulton New York" with the rib showing a little engraved band of gold 2" from the breeches. This is a rather nice example showing the seldom-seen variation four, overall bold English scroll engraving. The frame and lockplates are a very pleasing silvery case-hardened patina showing generous traces of color along the upper tang. The lockplates and frame show very near overall lovely English scroll with game dog vignettes at the very front of the frame left and right; the belly of the frame showing slightly less coverage. The fences are nicely chiseled and engraved-in-relief with loose foliate scroll showing accenting background stippling. The breech faces retain the bushed firing pins, normally seen on 1905-era and earlier guns, clearly a transitional arm. The triggerguard shows the same lovely scroll and retains 98% restored blue. The English walnut scant pistolgrip buttstock rates about excellent as professionally refinished in a somewhat glossy finish, the checkering remaining unmolested and flat-top from the years of use. There are a couple of minor flakes or dings here and there with a small crack along the lower right front edge which seems stable. The forend is in a similar state of condition with its ebony tip intact, the checkering slightly less worn but does not appear to have been chased. The current length of pull to the 1" Pachmayr Olde English pad is 14 1/8" from the Hunter One Trigger showing drops of 1 3/4" and 2 5/8". Lockup is tight with the top lever still just to the right of center, the ejectors operate properly and crisply; the safety is non-automatic. Inspection of the tubes shows no wall measurement below .030". Overall a very lovely and very rare grade A2, style for manufactured in 1907 by the Hunter Arms Company, still tight and no doubt very usable. (36867-2)

New York Underlever Double Hammergun By Patrick Mullin

Lot #245 (Sale Order 245 of 711)

serial #1, 12 ga., 28" barrels with bright very good bores which show some scattered light pitting, a spot or two which might be slightly more moderate. The barrels show lovely plum and gray contrasting damascus pattern their full-length, appearing to have been very nicely, very professionally re-struck. The concave rib is marked "P. Mullin New York" and the breeches show very light geometric engraving. The frame is primarily a dark plum brown and speckled case-hardened patina with some generous colors atop the short tang. There are graceful chiseled "cap deflecting" contours behind each fence and the hammers retain their cap deflecting ridges at their leading edges. The lockplates are unembellished and show some silvery speckled and gray case-hardening with the right lock more of a pewter, the left more of a blue-gray with colors in the areas of the hammers. The straight grip English walnut buttstock rates very good plus showing nice grain figure but with some added finish, also retaining a few sparse minor dings and dents from the years. It is checkered slightly coarsely in a wrap-over pattern and there is an un-engraved shield-shaped silver monogram plate atop the wrist. The forend is in a similar state of condition and is near overall checkered and features a nice horn tip insert. Likely a very late shotgun, nearly all of Mullin's forearms are retained by wedge and tenons while this example is a lever-release. Twelve gauge guns by Mullin are actually very rare as he was known for making large-bore fowling pieces. Most of his guns are 10 and 8 bore, with some 4 bore guns known. The barrels fit ever-so-slightly loose with the lever at the end of its travel and the locks are crisp and mechanically functional and are non-rebounding. A very nice example overall from this prolific New York maker of big bore single and double barrel fowling pieces. (36650-93) {ANTIQUE} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Winchester Model 1886 Deluxe Rifle

Lot #246 (Sale Order 246 of 711)

serial #27583, 45-90, 26" octagon barrel with full magazine and a near very good bore with light pitting throughout. This is a very handsome and honest deluxe Winchester rifle. The tang and buttstock show matching assembly numbers "579" with the tang being additionally marked "S" and "XXX". The barrel and magazine retain about 75% evenly thinning original blue finish just starting to blend with a pleasing smooth brown patina. The action shows about 80% original color case-hardened finish that has faded significantly on the right side appearing more of a pewter color and showing more vividness on the left side. The checkered pistol grip buttstock and forend are a wonderfully figured American black walnut and rate very good plus with about 90% original finish remaining and with just normal light handling marks present. The rifle features the early style uncapped rounded pistolgrip with ebony insert. The rifle features a smooth steel shotgun buttplate which bears a smooth gray/brown patina. The rifle is sighted with a standard beaded blade front and two leaf express rear sights. Factory records confirm the configuration including the express rear sight and show a ship date of August 6, 1889. Overall a fine unaltered and all original deluxe 1886 rifle in a desirable chambering. (16520-2270) {ANTIQUE} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Boston Double Hammergun By William Schaefer

Lot #247 (Sale Order 247 of 711)

12 ga. 30" barrels, very lightly choked with bright excellent bores showing the oddly scattered light pit here or there and a light ding in the left tube 8" from the muzzles. The barrels show lovely contrasting dark gray and lighter brown damascus pattern their full length which appears original, with perhaps a very sparsely scattered ding or handling mark showing some very light oxidation near the muzzles; no wall thickness below 032" is noted. The concave rib is marked "Wm H Schaefer Boston" and the barrel has a nice dolls head extension. The frame retains some muting but nice case colors atop the fences with the balance showing a silvery flaky case-hardened patina with dull pewter gunmetal beneath. The lockplates and hammers show some strong original color case-hardening, perhaps 40%, the balance a mottled gray case-hardened patina with each lockplate being maker marked. The hammers are very graceful and have little nibs at their top-most leading edge, reminiscent of the percussion-era cap deflectors with graceful curved flourishes surrounding the nested firing pins themselves. The top lever is blued while the triggerguard was color case-hardened, it's now a mottled silver and brown patina. The English walnut buttstock shows a scant pistolgrip and rates excellent showing a very old refinish, with absolutely lovely grain figure and a wrap-over checkering pattern which is still crisp. At the time of the refinish a thin 1/4" English walnut spacer was fitted along with what was likely an old Hawkins or Jostam recoil pad which has collapsed with the years. The length of pull to the original wood is 13 1/2" so if the spacer and pad were removed, a period pad could be fitted and the gun would be the perfect uncut length. The splinter forend rates very good plus as well and is near overall checkered with much original varnish and a nice bone forend tip horn insert, it is lever-release. The underside of the barrels show a Belgian proof mark but there is none on the water table, clearly Schaefer imported barrels and fitted them to his own actions. Lockup is tight and the locks are crisp and mechanically functional with rebounding hammers. Really a lovely and graceful 12 bore double hammergun from this quality Boston maker. (36650-96) {ANTIQUE} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Boston Underlever Double Hammergun By Joseph Tonks

Lot #248 (Sale Order 248 of 711)

10 ga, 30" barrels with about very good bores which are mostly bright but show scattered light pitting, the left tube with a very small ding two thirds the way down its length. The barrels are now primarily a pewter and brown patina showing scant evidence of their damascus pattern, a bit more prevalent on the rib. There is some scattered oxidation staining and some very light pitting toward the muzzles, the concave rib neatly engraved "J Tonks Maker Boston laminated steel". There is some very light scroll at the rib near the breech with each breech ring lightly borderline engraved. The frame and lockplates are very nice retaining about 97% original nickel, the few flaked areas a plum brown patina. There is very nice quality loose scroll at front of action surrounding the hinge pin, rear of action flanking the triggerguard on the nicely, gracefully sculpted fences atop the frame and along the upper tang. The lockplates as well show light borderline engraving and nice flourishes of scroll and are maker marked on each plate "J Tonks Boston". The hammers are rebounding and nicely checkered and very graceful in their own right, also with light loose scroll. The triggerguard retains perhaps 50% original nickel, the long straight tang now toned to plum in the grip area. The English walnut buttstock rates very good plus to near excellent with nearly all of its original varnish, some very stunning grain and only minor dings and handling marks from the years, most prominently along the right lower edge of the stock in the area of the triggerguard where there are numerous tiny dings present. The grip is neatly, nicely checkered all the way to the rear of the long triggerguard tang. The length of pull to the smooth steel buttplate is 14 1/4", it is neatly engraved only along its top edge and retains some traces of original nickel plate. The forend is similar in condition and is near overall checkered with a very nice horn insert and small fish-lip tip. The underside of the barrel and the water table of the frame exhibit British proofs, it likely was brought here in-the-white and finished by Tonks. The barrels lockup tightly and are on-face and the locks function smartly. Really a very attractive big hammer double from this respected but very scarce Boston maker. (36650-2) {ANTIQUE} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Wonderful William Schaefer Boston Top Lever Double Hammergun

Lot #249 (Sale Order 249 of 711)

serial #2, 12 ga., 28" barrels with .004" constriction in each tube and with excellent bores. This shotgun is marked on each lock "W.R. SCHAEFER" and the top rib is engraved "W.R. SCHAEFER BOSTON MASS.". This shotgun shows fabulous workmanship and remains in fabulous original condition. The barrel flats and watertable both show a single "2" and the barrels and action show no proofs of any kind; the barrel shows the initials "W.K.S. just ahead of flats. The shotgun features beautifully executed raised ridges on the fences around the firing pins. The only engraving is a small wedge on the rib at breech and a nice border around the breeches. The forend tip is of iron and beautifully formed as are the perfectly fit toe and heel buttplate. The barrels retain about 90 - 95% evenly thinning original damascus pattern. The action, locks and hammers show about 90% original color case-hardened finish faded to a pewter gray on the belly but showing nice contrast on the locks. The top lever is finished in blue, the triggerguard in color case hardening which is faded to gray. The checkered straight grip buttstock and forend are of beautifully figured walnut and rate excellent with 90% plus original finish remaining and with sharp checkering. The stock features dropper points and a beautiful iron toe and heel buttplate with smooth center and a gold monogram plate on top of wrist which is engraved with fancy monogram. The forend is checkered in a fancy pattern and is wedge fastened with the head of the wedge fitting flush into a recess in the escutcheon. All screws remain properly indexed. This is a very fine Boston double with lovely little details which showcase the pride that this highly talented maker took in his work. (16650-1) {ANTIQUE} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Remington Hepburn Zischang Target Rifle

Lot #250 (Sale Order 250 of 711)

serial #5365, 32-40, 30" octagon No. 5 weight barrel with a near excellent bore that is bright and shows a little light frosting just ahead of chamber. This rifle shows several Zischang improvements, the most obvious is the barrel which is engraved on top flat "A.O. ZISCHANG SYRACUSE, N.Y.". The rifle also is equipped with Zischang custom double set triggers, a takedown pin was neatly added to the frame along with a stud on left side which acts as a base for a breech seater. Additionally, the tang sight base has been widened and the retaining screw modified and now when the tang sight retaining pin is turned, the staff adjusts for windage traversing on the threaded retaining pin. The rifle is equipped with a factory Remington stock which is equipped with a Swiss buttplate, both the stock and buttplate are numbered "1975". The forend has been nicely modified to fit this heavier barrel and sits upon the bottom three flats. The condition of the rifle is quite nice with the barrel retaining 95% original blue finish with some silvering along the high edges. There are no additional holes or other alterations to the barrel. The action retains 95% wonderful original color case-hardened finish. The walnut stocks rate excellent and appear to be nicely refinished long ago with sharp checkering, a nice factory cheekpiece and one stable crack on right side emanating from the top buttplate screw and being about 4 1/2" in length slowly tapering toward the comb. The crack is tight, only on one side and seems very stable. The bottom of the forend shows two neatly filled holes which held a palm rest at some point. The rifle is sighted with a windgauge spirit level front, there is no provision for rear sight, and a mid-range Vernier tang mounted peepsight with previously mentioned modification is in place. The top of the buttplate is engraved with what is presumably a previous owner "Harry / St. John". Zischang modified Hepburn rifles are exceedingly rare, in his years of collecting this is the only example Mr. Greatbatch had found. (16106-69) {C&R} [Warren Greatbatch Collection]

Custom 1903 Springfield Magazine Sporting Rifle By Seymour Griffin

Lot #251 (Sale Order 251 of 711)

serial #536211, 30-06, 24" 9-16 dated barrel with a bright excellent bore which shows perhaps a few very widely scattered very light pits. The barreled action retains about 95-97% maker blue with the bolt body and handle showing light operational marks, the knob flattened and checkered on its underside, toning to silver. The bottom metal shows a bit more wear retaining perhaps 85% blue with numerous light scratches and handling marks also with some light oxidation. The rifle is stocked classic style without cheekpiece showing Griffin's pronounced comb flutes. There is a nice schnabel tip and a bone pistolgrip cap and the checkered steel buttplate shows light engraving at its widows peak giving a 13 1/2" length of pull. The stock itself rates very good plus with only light handling marks and dings from the years, showing an extremely tiny chip at the rear of the receiver tang. The grip features a wrap-over pattern with mullered borders, the checkering showing a few minor dings and flattened points while the forend has a wrap-around pattern, also with mullered borders. The rifle sports sling swivels and the left side of the stock just beneath the magazine cut-off has been inletted slightly by a later craftsman to allow the magazine cut-off to operate. The rifle is sighted with a modified Marbles insert in the original band and ramp with a Lyman long leaf receiver sight on the rear ring. This is a late rifle and is featured in Custom Gunmakers of the 20th Century, volume 2 where it is pictured in the chapter on Seymour Griffin (Mr. Petrov's style number 3). Overall an extremely nice "Bretton Hall Griffin" in a fine state of condition. (36650-88) {C&R} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Custom 1903 Magazine Sporting Rifle By Fred Surkamer

Lot #252 (Sale Order 252 of 711)

serial #1262591, 30-06, 24" barrel with a bright excellent star gauged bore. The barreled action retains about 92-95% original blue, the loss is due primarily to even fading, with some light high edge and contact point wear and perhaps a light scratch here or there. The bolt body and extractor are mostly bright retaining some good original arsenal polish but also with some scattered light oxidation staining, the handle knob has been lightly flat-top checkered in circular panels top and bottom. Interestingly the entire bolt shroud has been replaced with a custom-milled color case-hardened example, no doubt made by Surkamer. It features an aperture sight screw-adjustable for elevation and windage by drift. As well it shows a right-of-shroud mounted bolt lock which locks the handle in the downward position when the bolt is in-battery and the striker is at cock. This precludes the bolt handle from accidentally opening slightly during hunting, which would result in a misfire at the fall of the striker, the bulk of the energy taken up closing the bolt handle. Upon the fall of the striker, the bolt lock is released and the handle is able to be actuated (currently it does not function fully, it would appear as though the very tip has broken off but certainly could be repaired if one wished). The bottom metal has faded primarily to a dull plum patina, the bow of the guard lightly sculpted and neatly fitted with a cross-bolt safety, to take the place of the missing safety from the custom bolt shroud. The rifle is stocked classic style without cheekpiece in a very nice grade of Circassian walnut. There are very nice checkered bordered panels at the grip and forearm, a thin line dividing the forearm panels. The rifle features a nice schnabel forend tip, blued steel gripcap, which is nicely engraved and has faded now to pewter, the length of pull to the grooved trapdoor buttplate is 13 1/4". The rifle is equipped with detachable sling swivel studs and is sighted with a banded sporting ramp front sight with knurled hood and the aforementioned shroud-mounted rear aperture. Really an interesting, innovative, and very nicely stocked rifle. The lines and dimensions are very pleasing and the wood shows some handsome grain figure. The screw slots show some minor damage but otherwise the rifle has no apologies. (36650-73) {C&R} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Lovely Bob Emmons Custom Mauser Magazine Sporting Rifle

Lot #253 (Sale Order 253 of 711)

serial #749958, 270 Win, 22" light sporter weight barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this lovely rifle retain about 98-99% fine satin blue. The bolt body and follower are very finely, very neatly jeweled and the action races have been honed bright; the left race shows some very superficial remnants of surface oxidation. The DWM action has had the charging clip guides removed and the rear ring neatly flattened and dressed. The action has been professionally drilled and tapped for telescopic sight bases and there is a custom long bolt handle affixed with three very nice teardrop-shaped checkered panels, raised-in-relief. The bolt shroud has been fitted with a wing type model 70-style safety and the bolt release thumb piece has been nicely wedged and finely checkered. The bottom metal features a hinged floorplate with inside-the-bow release. The gun is a beautifully stocked classic style in a lovely grade of English walnut. Stock features a flared left side cheekpiece with shadow line and features flawlessly checkered borderless panels at the grip with a wrap-around point pattern on the forearm. The stock itself rates excellent with a few very sparsely scattered light handling marks, the most mentionable on the left side in the area of the recoil crossbolt but overall the gun appears otherwise un-used. There is a nice ebony insert at the forend tip and the blued steel gripcap is skeletonized with a nicely bordered checkered center. The length of pull to the blued steel skeleton buttplate with checkered center is 13 5/8". There is a reinforcing crossbolt at the rear of the stock flats and a nicely inletted and shaped rear swivel base along the toeline, the barrel with a band-style base soldered ahead of the forend tip. The rifle is fitted with a commercial adjustable trigger. Sadly, Bob Emmons is no longer with us and there will be no more of these exquisite sporters from this talented gunmaker. Really a top-notch sporter weighing in at just under 7 pounds. (36652-35)

Custom 1903 Springfield Magazine Sporting Rifle By James Howe

Lot #254 (Sale Order 254 of 711)

serial #1263110, 30-06, 24" 12-23 dated star-gauged barrel with a bright, about excellent bore which shows sharp rifling but with some minor frosting in the grooves, more prominent near the throat. The barreled action retains about 95-97% maker blue, showing even fading, some light handling marks and some sparsely scattered light oxidation. The bolt body shows light operational wear while the extractor is polished bright, with some minor oxidation staining. The bottom metal has faded primarily to a dark gray-brown, showing some surface abrasions and light scratches on the floorplate. The rifle is stocked classic style with a rounded left-side cheekpiece showing a nice shadow line. The stock is English walnut and rates very good plus to near excellent as very nicely refinished. The grip shows nice checkered panels with an accenting diamond at their leading edge, the forend with a wrap-around pattern, with three accenting diamonds. The rifle sports a horn forend tip and a hard rubber gripcap with a nice checkered and engraved trapdoor buttplate for a 13 1/4" length of pull. The underside of the barrel is star gauge numbered B489, also marked "EO, 23-150". The gun is sighted with a brass bead Lyman sight in the original armory banded ramp with a Lyman receiver sight in place on the rear bridge. The left side of the action has a Griffin & Howe-style base attached which supports a single lever ring set which shows some nice oakleaf engraving, clearly the work of Rudolph Kornbrath. The ring set supports a Carl Zeiss Zielklein telescopic sight with post and crosshair reticle and bright excellent optics. The scope itself rates about very good showing quite a bit of fading and some minor oxidation. It should be noted that the scope base is numbered "9" while the ring set is numbered "13", the ring set fitting very tightly. There is a tiny chip missing to the rear of the receiver tang, it is unobtrusive, the rear of the trigger has been neatly rounded and the bolt knob has been nicely checkered in dual panels on its underside. Really a super example by this gifted craftsman with lovely classic lines perfectly executed. (36650-43) {C&R} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Winchester Model 1886 Deluxe Lightweight Takedown Rifle

Lot #255 (Sale Order 255 of 711)

serial #122675, 45-70, 22" round barrel with half magazine and a bright excellent bore. The barrel, bolt and magazine tube retain 75-80% original blue finish with some thinning in a few spots, primarily the magazine tube, and scattered oxidation staining and some light scratches and handling marks as well. The frame retains 60% original blue finish with the carry point toned to pewter with some areas displaying a pewter-brown patina with several scratches and dings present. The lever and hammer still retain a few sections of vibrant case-hardened color however most of the surfaces are a pewter-brown patina with some light oxidation staining present. The checkered pistolgrip deluxe walnut buttstock with shotgun butt and forend rate very good overall with some dings and dents from the years as well as some lightly added finish. The shotgun buttplate has a small chip at the toe end. Featured is a Hunting front sight and sporting rear sight. The assembly #37 that is marked on the inside lower tang is also stamped in the wood underneath the upper tang. A wonderful 1886 deluxe lightweight that has plenty of investment potential. (156520-2360) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Custom 1903 Springfield Magazine Sporting Rifle By Wundhammer

Lot #256 (Sale Order 256 of 711)

serial #623256, 30-06, 24" 2-16 dated barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel retains about 92% original blue, the loss is due primarily to even fading and light high edge wear, primarily at the muzzle, with some light water staining. The receiver shows some good mottled dark gray-blue oil quenched case-hardening. The bolt body shows the expected wear and usage marks with the extractor toning primarily to plum. The bolt handle is lightly toned to pewter, especially on the knob, the underside of the knob showing a nicely checkered circular panel. The rifle is stocked classic style with left side rounded cheekpiece with nice shadow line in a nice grade of English walnut. The stock itself rates very good with much original varnish and the overall minor dings and handling marks one would expect from a hunted arm. The grip shows slightly coarsely checkered borderless panels with the forend showing a wrap-around pattern. The stock features a nice schnabel-style tip, blued steel gripcap, 1" sling swivels and sports a 13 5/8" length of pull to the grooved steel buttplate. There is an oval silver monogram plate along the toeline, it is un-engraved and the rear of the receiver is neatly narrowed as Wundhammer is known to do. The safety lever is overall grooved, as are the faces of the magazine cut off. The rifle is sighted with a brass bead front in the original sight band and base and the rear receiver ring holds a long slide Lyman aperture sight. A very nice example from this famous shop, the pioneer in military rifle sporterizing in this country. (36650-14) {C&R} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Custom 1903 Springfield Magazine Sporting Rifle By Alois Koshollek

Lot #257 (Sale Order 257 of 711)

serial #23556, 30-06, 24" 2-16 dated barrel with a bright, very good bore which shows strong rifling but with scattered minor frosting, also with a bulge 2" from the muzzle. The barreled action and bottom metal retain 98-99% excellent quality restored rust blue finish. The bolt is unmolested and is a dark gray and pewter patina with some very minor oxidation staining, the shroud showing some good oil quenched case-hardening. The bottom metal shows a number of dings, handling marks and light pits beneath the finish with some scratching around the periphery of the rear guard screw. The rifle is stocked classic style with a very Germanic, squarish left side cheekpiece and rates very good plus showing only minor dings and handling marks from the years, very sparsely scattered. Emil Koshollek and his brother Alois Koshollek worked together for a short period of time, their parents from Silesia and Prussia, this rifle definitely showing those European-Germanic roots. The stock features checkered panels at the grip with a nice diamond accent at their front with the forearm showing a wrap-around point pattern. There is a nice generous schnabel and flared pistolgrip, the gripcap with a checkered hard rubber and accenting brass spacer. The length of pull to the Jostam Hy-gun recoil pad is 13 5/8". There are inlaid black diamonds on the left and right stock flat with a thin brass wire edges and a brass recoil bolt at their center. There is a black diamond along the toeline with another at the front of the forearm through-which the barrel band screw passes; these are either where sling swivels were or where they could be placed if one wished, the schnabel showing a similar nice black hard rubber insert bordered by thin brass wire. The rifle is sighted with a brass bead King front on the original barrel band and has a Lyman receiver sight in place on the rear ring. Mr. Petrov has stamped his personal "MP" in oval on the front extension of the guard, perhaps signifying that he had done some restoration on the arm. Removal of the recoil pad shows "AJ Koshollek" in pencil; it is surmised by Mr. Petrov that Emil did much of the metalwork, and his brother Alois did the stock work (Emil a gifted metalworker, doing much work for Al Linden). Really a lovely magazine sporting rifle which is a marked departure from other examples of the era, showing this stock makers unique design and talents. (36650-91) {C&R} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Custom 1903 Rock Island Magazine Sporting Rifle By Wundhammer

Lot #258 (Sale Order 258 of 711)

serial #234492, 30-06, 24" 7-13 dated barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barreled action retains about 98% plus excellent quality restored rust blue, the bolt is similar in condition with Wundhammer's signature circular checkered pattern on the underside of the knob. The bottom metal is unmolested and is primarily a faded dark gray blue and plum patina with some remnants of very light pinprick pitting, the front extension showing the flaming bomb and "NRA" stamped very crisply. The rifle is stocked classic style without cheekpiece in what appears to be Circassian walnut. It rates very good with overall minor dings and handling marks from the years, showing a couple very thin spliced-in slivers around the front ring. The checkered grip and forearm patterns are borderless and rate excellent. The rifle features sling swivels, bone pistolgrip cap, schnabel tip and a finely checkered trapdoor long tang buttplate showing light engraving. The rifle is sighted with a brass bead front in the original band and base with a long leaf Lyman aperture sight on the rear ring and the tang of the action has been neatly narrowed as Wundhammer liked to do. Really a very nice, very classic example in a very honest state of condition showing some absolutely stunning grain in the butt left and right. (36650-15) {C&R} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Fine German 1903 Springfield Magazine Sporting Rifle By F. W. Heym

Lot #259 (Sale Order 259 of 711)

serial #5858, 30-06, 24" Krupp steel barrel with a bright excellent bore which shows only a very few, very light pinprick pits near the muzzle. The metal surfaces of this lovely rifle retain about 97% original rust blue with toning along the sharp edges and contact points and some areas of light fading. The bolt body is bright with light longitudinal burnishing and light wear marks from use. The rifle shows tight scroll engraving on the radii of the receiver and on barrel for about one-inch. The bottom metal as well shows lovely scroll in about 80% coverage with the center of the floorplate maker marked "Fr. Wilh. Heym/Suhl-Germany". The bolt shroud shows some light engraving while the knob has been finely checkered in dual panels top and bottom, the rear of the striker showing nice floral engraving. The rifle is stocked classic style in a very lovely piece of French walnut and features checkered grip panels with a wrap-around forend pattern. The stock itself rates about excellent with only some minor handling marks and light dings from the years, most notably some very minor impressions at the comb; there are the beginnings of 2 very tiny cracks at the rear of the nicely narrowed tang, they appear tight and are inconsequential. The stock has a lovely blued steel trapdoor gripcap which is very nicely engraved, checkered steel trapdoor buttplate giving a 14 1/8" length of pull and a lovely bone forend tip neatly fitted, German style, "sleeved" over the narrowed and thinned tip of the forend. There is a sling swivel stud along the toeline with an accompanying barrel band front and a nice un-engraved gold monogram plate midway between the stud and gripcap. The rifle is sighted with a lovely banded sporting ramp front with nicely matted and checkered face, an extremely nicely-executed quarter rib with the 3 folding leaf rear sights graduated for 100, 200 and 300 yards, its matting and checkering matches that of the front ramp and it is maker marked and its rearmost edge. The right side of the receiver ring has been maker-fitted with a Lyman sight base, neatly engraved in the same scroll as the rest of the rifle; currently there is no sight bridge but there is a sight blank installed. This rifle is profusely illustrated on pages 166-7 of Custom Gunmakers of the 20th Century in the second chapter relating to German guns. The rear action screw shows a slightly worn slot while the front actions screw is un-engraved and therefore likely a replacement; again this is inconsequential and the screw could be engraved if one wished. An absolutely stunning, flawlessly executed rifle, from this long-standing, extremely respected German maker. (36650-44) {C&R} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Winchester Model 21 Custom Built Factory Engraved Shotgun

Lot #260 (Sale Order 260 of 711)

serial #22402, 12 ga., 30" solid rib barrels have Briley thin wall chokes and bright excellent bores. This is a wonderful model 21 which features the factory 21-6 engraving pattern along with 21-B stock carving. The engraving consists of nice scroll in full coverage with deep panel game scenes depicting a setter left, pointer right and a pair of pheasant on the belly of the rounded action. The triggerguard shows a round panel with the portrait of a gun dog. The fences feature deep relief cut oak leaves and the forend metal and steel gripcap are all scroll engraved. The barrel features 2 1/2" engraved wedges at the breech and the matted rib shows an open panel which is engraved "CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER". The watertable is engine turned and the shotgun is equipped with a single selective trigger and ejectors. The condition is very nice with the barrels retaining 97% original blue. The action retains about 90% original blue with most loss due to some thinning on the belly of the action. The checkered and carved pistolgrip buttstock and forend are of superbly figured American black walnut and rate excellent with 97% original finish remaining and with sharp checkering. The checkering is fancy with fluer-de-lis pattern and large scrolls within the checkering. The shotgun has a 14 1/4" pull over leather covered pad and shows drops of 1 5/8" and 2 1/2". The shotgun comes in a lovely Abercrombie & Fitch leather trunk case with Winchester label, cleaning implements, key and a total of seven Briley chokes are included along with the wrench. A very high grade and high condition model 21. (16652-29) {C&R}

Winchester Model 21 Duck Boxlock Double Ejectorgun

Lot #261 (Sale Order 261 of 711)

serial #27308, 12 Ga, 30" matted rib barrels both choked full with bright excellent bores and 3" chambers. The barrels and frame on this handsome double both retain 98% original blue finish, most of the loss due to fading with some very light scattered oxidation staining and a few light scratches present; the barrels lock up tightly. The belly of the frame is appropriately marked "DUCK". The checkered pistolgrip walnut stock and splinter forend rate very good overall displaying some nice fiddleback on the buttstock with some handling marks and dings present, primarily along the toeline and its surrounding area. The length of pull from the single trigger to the red rubber Winchester recoil pad is 13 1/2" with drops of 1 1/2" and 3". Overall a truly excellent example of a Model 21 Duck that would like to see some more time afield. (156520-1779) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Winchester Model 21 Skeet Boxlock Double Ejectorgun

Lot #262 (Sale Order 262 of 711)

serial #19650, 12 Ga, 26" dual bead matted rib barrels choked improved cylinder and cylinder with bright excellent bores. The barrels retain 98% original blue finish with a few areas lightly fading and a couple of small scratches present. The frame retains 92-95% original blue finish with silvering on the triggerguard edges as well as some loss at the carry point and lower tang and some light operational loss on the upper tang from repeated lever use; the belly of the frame is appropriately marked "SKEET". The checkered pistolgrip buttstock and beavertail forend rate excellent overall displaying beautiful walnut grain throughout with the exception of a few dings and handling marks. The length of pull from the checkered butt to the single trigger is 14" with drops of 1 3/4" and 2 3/4". A very nice example of a Model 21 Skeet that is ready to shatter some clays on the range. (156520-2325) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Winchester Model 21 Skeet Boxlock Double Ejectorgun

Lot #263 (Sale Order 263 of 711)

serial #12188, 12 Ga, 26" matted rib barrels choked skeet 1 and skeet 2 with excellent bores. The barrels retain 95% original blue finish with some slight silvering at the muzzles and scattered faint surface oxidation as well as a few handling marks. The frame, tangs, triggerguard and lever show some areas that have toned to pewter with some light even patches of oxidation staining; the surfaces retain about 75-80% original blue finish. The belly of the frame is marked "SKEET". The checkered pistolgrip walnut buttstock and beavertail forend rate near very good with the exception of some dings and dents as well as a 2" crack in the middle of the wrist on the left side and a 3/4" chip of wood missing at the top left side of the wrist where the wood meets the frame. The length of pull from the single trigger is 14" to the checkered butt with drops of 1 1/2" and 2 1/2". An honest Model 21 ideal for the advanced skeet shooter who doesn't mind a little character in their firearm. (156520-2989) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Westley Richards Bar-In-Wood Double Shotgun

Lot #264 (Sale Order 264 of 711)

serial #11707, 12 ga., 26" barrels choked skeet and modified with bright excellent bores. This shotgun began life as a pinfire and has been beautifully converted to centerfire. The gun is interesting as it truly spans from the percussion period through the modern cartridge period. These early breechloading pinfire doubles retained many of the characteristics of the percussion era guns with the locks fully cased in wood and with the "crab knuckle" joint where the forend and buttstock meet leaving no metal exposed on the belly of the gun. This shotgun is currently fitted with a nice quality set of Belgian made fluid steel, nitro proofed barrels with 2 3/4" chambers. The shotgun features Westley's top lever action and the hammers look to be slightly modified original pinfire hammers. The condition is nice with the barrels retaining 98% original blue finish. The locks are lightly cleaned to an even gray color with scroll engraving and makers name appearing on each lock. The hammers appear to be blued and are a mix of blue and a brown patina. The checkered straight grip buttstock and forend are of nicely figured European walnut and rate excellent with 95% quality restored hand rubbed oil finish remaining and with nice strong checkering. There is a repaired crack between the top of the left lock and the top tang. The gun points nicely with a 14 1/2" pull over smooth steel shotgun buttplate and showing drops of 1 3/4" and 2 3/8". A German silver monogram plate is present in toeline of stock, it remains unengraved. A classic early cartridge Westley double which should be fun to shoot with these quality modern steel barrels. (16878-3) {ANTIQUE}

Remington Hepburn No. 3 Mid Range Rifle

Lot #265 (Sale Order 265 of 711)

serial #6361, 40 2 1/2", 32" part round part octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore. This rifle features superbly figured walnut stocks and is equipped with the standard iron sporting buttplate rather than the shotgun buttplate normally found on mid-range rifles. Additionally this rifle features factory adjustable double set triggers. The condition is wonderful with the "E. REMINGTON & SONS" marked barrel retaining 90% evenly thinning original blue finish with thin areas mixing with a pleasing smooth brown patina. The action retains 95% original color case-hardened finish which remains quite strong overall and very vivid around opening lever. The breechblock and hammer show lots of original fire blue finish. The checkered pistolgrip buttstock is of very highly figured walnut with the iron tipped, uncheckered forend also showing nice figure. The checkering on the pistolgrip is crisp and the iron buttplate shows a pleasing mix of faded color and a gray patina. The stocks retain about 95% original finish with very few light handling marks present. The rifle is sighted with a windgauge front with spirit level, no rear seat and a mid-range Vernier tang mounted peepsight. Overall this is a very clean and honest rifle. A really wonderful Hepburn rifle. (16651-22) {ANTIQUE} [John and Jan Wills Collection]

Ben Shostle Custom Japanese Wakizashi

Lot #266 (Sale Order 266 of 711)

This custom Japanese style sword measures 27" overall with a 19 7/8" blade. The blade remains unsharpened and retains all of its dark circular pattern damascus scene with foliate engraving at the rear of both sides of the blade just forward of the hilt. The hilt is composed of a beige colored bone handle with greenish-brown highlights enhanced with thin drying cracks. The handle is decorated with an inlaid thin braided wire spine, foliate engraved collar with a black shadowed background and incorporated artists name on the reverse side and a star cut "skull crusher" shaped finial. Sword includes a padded nylon case. A neat looking custom Shostle Japanese short sword. (56879-22)

Ben Shostle Engraved Miniature Broad Sword

Lot #267 (Sale Order 267 of 711)

This attractive sword measures 24 1/4" overall with a 17 1/2" dual edge double sided stainless steel blade. The blade remains bright and unsharpened and shows typical Shostle foliate engraving on the ricassos extending 1 3/4" along the blade flats and artists name incorporated into the engraving on the obverse side. The rectangular shaped guard shows matching scroll on all sides and is equipped with sharp fluted arms and star shaped finials. The twisted fluted ivory handle rates excellent with a lovely cream color and is centered between a reduced center rope pattern engraved dual ring collar and deep cut rope pattern engraved medial ring star shaped "bone crusher" pommel. Sword includes a padded nylon case. A neat looking Shostle miniature broad sword. (56879-23)

Ben Shostle Engraved Ivory Handle Bowie Knife

Lot #268 (Sale Order 268 of 711)

This lovely bowie measures 16" overall with a 10 3/4" blade constructed of 3/4" stock equipped with a 5 3/8" false edge. The blade remains unsharpened retaining all its wavy damascus pattern, the spine and rear quarter of the blade are nicely engraved with foliate scroll on a black background by master engraver Ben Shostle and is signed by the artist on the obverse ricasso. The oval guard shows loose foliate scroll engraving on a black Nitex background with thin gold borders and is separated from the matching front bolster by two turned medial rings also with matching finish and gold rings. The twelve fluted ivory handle rates excellent retaining a bright cream color and is equipped with a black Nitex finial tip pommel with loose scroll engraving and gold borders and scroll highlights. The knife rests in a purple baize lined walnut presentation case with light handling marks. A stunning example Shostle crafted bowie. (56879-24)

Ben Shostle Engraved Ivory Handle Short Sword

Lot #269 (Sale Order 269 of 711)

This attractive sword measures 22 1/2" overall with a 16" stainless steel blade equipped with a 4 3/4" false edge. The blade remains bright and unsharpened with lovely filework extending from the guard to the false edge along the top and from the guard 3 1/4" to the main edge along the bottom. The blade flats show lovely Shostle foliate engraving with black background shading extending 10" along the spine and signed by the artist on the obverse side of the blade at the guard. The rectangular shaped guard shows matching scroll on all sides and is equipped with sharp fluted arms and star shaped finials. The twisted fluted ivory handle rates excellent and is decorated with a braided bright wire along the flutes and is separated by a reduced rope pattern engraved collar with a deep cut filework medial ring and a star shaped fluted "bone crusher" pommel with rope pattern engraved accents. The knife rests in a purple baize lined walnut presentation case with light handling marks. A great looking example of Mr. Shostle fine creations. (56879-26)

Winchester Model 21 Engraved Double Ejectorgun

Lot #270 (Sale Order 270 of 711)

serial #W33783, 16 ga., 28" ventilated rib barrels choked WS-1 & WS-2 and show bright minty bores. This CSMC manufactured shotgun features 21-4 factory engraving on the action which consists of scroll with animal scenes of two ducks taking flight on left, two setters on bottom and two quail on right. The exterior forend metal is also engraved in scoll as is the triggerguard and barrel breeches. The top of the barrel rib is marked in panel "CUSTOM BUILT BY WINCHESTER" and the barrel flats, watertable and forend metal are all engine turned. This shotgun is in near new condition with the metal surfaces retaining 99% original blue finish. The checkered straight grip walnut stock shows wonderful exhibition quality fiddleback grain and is checkered in the factory 21-B style with fleur-de-lis, fancy scalloped borders and scrolls within checkering. The stocks are in excellent plus condition with virtually all of their original finish remaining. The shotgun features a 14 3/8" pull over checkered butt with drops of 1 1/2" and 2 1/4" and comes in a leather trunk case with canvas outer cover. Replacement cost on this shotgun is north of $20k. Save yourself some money and buy this gun that is virtually as new. (16810-8)

Winchester Model 1895 Flatside Lever Action Rifle

Lot #271 (Sale Order 271 of 711)

serial #1349, 38-72 W.C.F., 26" octagon barrel with a very good bore that has strong rifling but some areas of light pitting present. The metal surfaces are an overall mottled brown with areas of gray and light pitting and oxidation staining blending through. Some of the edges have minor handling and light tool marks present, the buttplate has some light oxidation. The hand checkered, dark oil stained walnut stocks rate excellent and have some light dings. The schnabel tipped forearm has an ebony inlay and sling swivel stud, the buttstock features a crescent steel buttplate. This 1896 vintage sporting rifle features a Beech combination flip-up front sight and Rocky Mountain rear sight. A very good to near excellent condition example of these early production 1895 sporting rifles. (46520-1745) {ANTIQUE} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Custom Engraved And Plated Colt Single Action Revolver

Lot #272 (Sale Order 272 of 711)

serial #173401, 45 Colt, 4 3/4" barrel with a very good bore showing light pitting and oxidation. This is a lovely revolver showing 95-97% coverage flowing scroll with punch-dot shading, additionally the backstrap has been engraved "1861 KANSAS CENTENNIAL 1961". The metal surfaces have been lightly cleaned and show 98% professionally applied gold plate with some very light silvering along some of the edges with faint evidence of old pitting and handling marks and an all but faded barrel address. The mother-of-pearl grips rate fine to near excellent with a thin wavy scratch in the right panel, the left panel is lightly etch engraved with the profile of an American bald eagle above "LIBERTY" in a flowing riband, the grips are a bit oversized but still compliment the revolver nicely. Included with the revolver is a Colt factory letter listing revolver by serial number and caliber having blue finish and hard rubber grips and was in a shipment of ten guns to Shapleigh Hardware in St. Louis Mo. October 15, 1897. A fabulous looking custom first generation Single Action Army revolver which would make a great addition for the revolver or the engraved gun collector. (56897-1) {ANTIQUE}

Winchester Model 1895 Takedown Lever Action Rifle

Lot #273 (Sale Order 273 of 711)

serial #407714, 30 GOV'T '06, 24" barrel with an excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 85% of the original blue with most of the loss being around the receiver which is fading to gray and mixing with areas of brown patina and staining. The schnabel tipped walnut forearm rates excellent and has an ebony inlay and most of its original finish. The buttstock has two small cracks on either side of the toe with two sanded areas of the right side, and is fitted with a crescent steel buttplate that has light surface oxidation over much of its surface. Rifle is equipped with a Marbles Sheard front sight blade and has a correct adjustable rear. Overall a near excellent 1923 vintage example of these popular lever rifles. (46741-37) {C&R}

Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Rifle

Lot #274 (Sale Order 274 of 711)

serial #67765B, 405 W.C.F., 24" threaded barrel with an excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 75-80% original blue that is mixing with areas of light surface oxidation and light pitting. Most of the loss is seen around the receiver and action parts, with the majority of the gray showing on the right side. The walnut stocks rate excellent and have several light dings and scratches but retain most of what appears to be original varnish. The schnabel tipped forearm has an ebony inlay at the tip and the straight gripped buttstock has a steel checkered shotgun style buttplate. Rifle is equipped with a correct style Lyman blade sight and a folding leaf rear. The muzzle includes a knurled thread protector. No additional accessories are present, and the barrel was modified to accept a Maxim suppressor or similar period sound reducing adapter. A near excellent condition 1912 vintage example that functions mechanically and would make a great shooter. (46520-3642) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Winchester Model 1894 Special Order Lever Action Rifle

Lot #275 (Sale Order 275 of 711)

serial #828209, 25-35, 26" part round part octagon barrel with an excellent bore. This rifle is equipped with an extremely rare factory installed telescopic sight on offset mounts mounted on scope blocks. The rifle has offset barrel markings on the left top flat to accommodate scope mounting without obscuring any markings. There is a Winchester proof on top of the barrel just to the rear of the rear sight elevator. Removal of the rear scope base reveals another Winchester proof which was partially drilled through. A letter of authentication from Herb Houze states that in his opinion this is a factory installed scope. He references the barrel markings being offset and in further correspondence states that the presence of a second proofmark under the scope base only reinforces his opinion that this scope is factory installed as Winchester would have re-struck the proof in a visible location had it been obscured. The rifle has other special order features including part octagon barrel, button magazine, plain pistolgrip stock, windage adjustable tang mounted peepsight and a checkered steel shotgun buttplate. The buttplate checkering is in a skip-line pattern and Mr. Houze states that it is a pattern that has been observed on other special order guns and must be considered of factory origin. The condition of the rifle is superb with metal surfaces retaining 97% plus original blue finish overall. The plain pistolgrip walnut buttstock and forend rate excellent with 95% original finish remaining. The rifle is sighted with standard open sporting sights, a windage adjustable tang mounted peepsight and a Lyman 5A telescopic sight. Included with the rifle is the letter from Herb House dated July 8, 2014 along with a copy of his email where he addresses the second proof mark. An extremely rare, likely unique Winchester 1894 rifle. Investment grade. (16721-1) {C&R}

Winchester Model 1885 Low Wall Takedown Rifle

Lot #276 (Sale Order 276 of 711)

serial #107440, 22 LR, 24" round No. 1 weight barrel with a very good plus to excellent bore. This rifle is in full blued finish and retains about 70% evenly thinning original blue on the barrel which is blending with a smooth brown patina. The action retains about 40% original blue blending with a smooth brown patina with several small impact marks on the right side of the action. The rifle is stocked in fancy checkered American black walnut. The diamonds in the forend checkering appear to be too long for factory checkering while the pistol grip checkering appears factory. The stocks rate about excellent with 90% original finish remaining and with light handling marks. The rifle features a Swiss buttplate which retains about 90% of its original nickel plate. The rifle is sighted with a windgauge front, standard sporting rear and a mid-range Vernier tang mounted peepsight. Factory records confirm the barrel, chambering and takedown but make no mention of the wood being special and lists the trigger as plain. This would make a handy and handsome shooter. (16520-914) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Colt Model 1855 First Model Sporting Rifle

Lot #277 (Sale Order 277 of 711)

serial #380, .36 caliber, 24" round barrel with octagonal breech and a dark bore. This rifle features matching numbers on the barrel, loading lever, plunger, frame and cylinder. This rifle has the early adjustable rear sight mounted in topstrap along with a cleaning rod mounted on left side of barrel. The top of the barrel bears proper standard marking and metal surfaces retain a dark blue/gray patina on barrel and more of a brown patina on frame and cylinder. Barrel markings and serial numbers remain legible. The left side of the barrel has a cleaning rod mounted and the left side of the frame just ahead of cylinder has a Colt's Patent oiler. The oiler looks to be a nicely made, later replacement. The lower tang shows a repair at the frame with the piece to rear of that area appearing to be a replacement. The stock is beautifully shaped and formed and shows nice rich color but when removed it appears to be made of southern pine stained to this color. While this rifle has some apologies, these early Colt revolving rifles are rare and this would make a perfectly acceptable example to fill a hole in a collection. (16889-175) {ANTIQUE}

Colt Model 1855 Revolving Shotgun

Lot #278 (Sale Order 278 of 711)

serial #233, .75 caliber, 23 1/2" barrel with a dark bore. This revolving shotgun has had a little help over the years but is complete and functions properly. The forend appears to be a nicely made replacement, the triggerguard appears to have been adapted to this gun from another and the buttstock is likely an old quality replacement. Metal surfaces of shotgun bear a brown patina with some scattered light surface oxidation present. The walnut buttstock and forend rate excellent as replaced. The wrist of the stock seems on the thick side, the buttplate has some moderate oxidation and the triggerguard is lightly engraved. The markings on left side of frame and on topstrap remain clear and legible. An affordable example of these unusual Colt firearms. (16889-172) {ANTIQUE}

Colt Model 1855 Revolving Shotgun

Lot #279 (Sale Order 279 of 711)

serial #917, .75 caliber, 33" barrel with a lightly oxidized bore. This big 10 bore revolving shotgun features the large scroll triggerguard and bears proper markings in topstrap channel, left side of frame and in cylinder flute all of which remain fully legible with the cylinder marks being the lightest but still fully legible The metal surfaces of shotgun bear an even gray brown patina with scattered mostly light pitting which is confined mostly to the topstrap, cylinder and front of frame. The checkered fancy walnut buttstock shows an old repair to what appears to have been a bad break at the wrist and has been refinished. It is currently sound but the topstrap screw is a poor replacement. The small brass tipped forend rates near very good with normal light handling marks and wear commensurate with the balance of the shotgun. A correct style, but likely replacement, ramrod is in place beneath barrel. A nice representative example of these big Colt revolving shotguns. (16889-169) {ANTIQUE}

Fine British Sidelock Double Ejector Rifle By Henry Atkin

Lot #280 (Sale Order 280 of 711)

serial #948, 303 British, 27" barrels with about very good Metford-rifled bores which show frosting and minor pitting their full length. The barrels are primarily a pleasing dark gray-brown with fading to the pewter gunmetal beneath, showing scattered oxidation staining and some light handling marks. They are maker marked on their tops near the breech "Henry Atkin (From Purdey's)" and "2 Jermyn St., Haymarket London". They show light engraving at the breeches and on the dolls head extension. The frame and lockplates are very lightly borderline engraved with the frame retaining perhaps 20% original color case-hardening, the lockplates much stronger retaining about 75% each. The opening lever is primarily now pewter with the triggerguard showing some generous traces of bright blue on the bow. The underside of the barrel flats are marked "303" and "38 Grains Rifleite" showing provisional, view and blackpowder proofs. The checkered pistolgrip English walnut buttstock features a rounded left side shadow line cheekpiece and dropper points at the rears of the lock flats. The buttstock rates very good overall and is now devoid of finish but shows some very nice grain figure. There are a few minor cracks where the wood meets the frame and there is some shrinkage evident here as well which has left small gaps. There is a German silver monogram plate along the toeline which is un-engraved and a lightly engraved steel pistolgrip cap which is now a mottled gray case-hardened patina. The length of pull to the grooved butt is 14 5/8" with drops of 1 3/8" and 2 1/4" . The forend shows a bit more wear, still rating about very good, it is near overall checkered, the checkering now worn to flat-top, there are a handful of minor dings along the left sharp leading edge while the right sharp leading edge shows some thin slivers of wood missing. The rifle is sighted with a simple bead front sight atop a hand-matted sporting ramp and the rear quarter-length rib holds a three leaf express sight, one standing two folding, graduated from 100 to 300 yards with platinum centerlines. The rifle comes cased in what appears to be its original oak and leather case with red interior and leather Henry Atkin label in the lid. Inside the case we find a turn screw, shell pull and a nice original maker-supplied bone vial with two firing pins inside, the bottom marked in ink pen "Extra Strikers for Rifle 948". Really a very attractive British double ejector rifle that with the proper loads may still spin a bullet very well. (36520-4103) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Parker Vh Grade Boxlock Double Shotgun

Lot #281 (Sale Order 281 of 711)

serial #128240, 28 ga. on No. 0 frame, 24" barrels choked cylinder and improved modified with bright excellent bores. This is a rare little Parker, one of only 38 original V grade guns with 24" barrels. The barrels retain about 90% evenly thinning original blue finish. The action is mostly a silver gray patina with bright color under top lever. The walnut stocks appear to factory Remington replacements, the buttstock is excellent and fits beautifully, the forend is not quite as nice. The forend checkering pattern is a little different than factory and the buttstock has a "REMINGTON" marked gripcap. The stock has a 14 7/8" length of pull over a Redhead pad with outward rake at the toe and drops of 1 3/4" and 2 3/4". This is a rare little smallbore Parker that should be fun to hunt. (16520-618) {C&R}

Beautiful Ruger 77 Custom Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #282 (Sale Order 282 of 711)

serial #75-34668, 7 mm Rem. Mag., 24" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 98-99% excellent quality engraver-applied blue with a very minor handling mark here or there. The bolt body and extractor are bright and very nicely jeweled. The barrel shows 2 1/2" wedges of nice loose flowing scroll with background punch-dot shading and a thin gold band inlaid at the breech. The receiver shows nice loose flowing scroll in about 70% coverage, continuing onto the bolt catch and the face of the handle, the knob is very nicely checkered with four teardrop panels showing a flower on the underside. The bottom metal shows additional nice loose intertwining flowing scroll with background punch dot shading. There is a game scene vignette at its center of a bighorn sheep inlaid and engraved in gold, the bow of the triggerguard has the initials "DOL" also engraved in gold. The stock is classic style with a nice flared left-side cheekpiece and rates excellent overall. It is a very nice grade of American black walnut and shows beautiful flowing riband checkering in a wraparound grip pattern with stylized fleur-de-lis. The forend shows the same intricate and lovely wraparound pattern, flawlessly executed. The length of pull to the 1" Pachmayr basket weave face pad is 13 5/8". The standard Ruger safety has been replaced with a nice wedge-shaped fully checkered one which is very positive. There is a QD stud along the toeline, a nice blued steel pistolgrip cap and a barrel swivel soldered to the underside ahead of the forend tip, the forend tip being ebony. The rifle additionally is mag-na-ported and comes with a set of Ruger rings which are engraved matching the rifle; the face of the pistolgrip cap is neatly engraved "Dave Richard/Engraver". Really a very beautiful and very nicely executed rifle with some nice amenities. (36520-374) [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Winchester Model 52C Sporter Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #283 (Sale Order 283 of 711)

serial #90726C, 22 LR, 24" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this lovely rifle retain about 99% original rust blue with the polished muzzle still lovely and bright. Indeed the only loss might be a tiny bit of high edge wear on the sharp edges of the triggerguard bow and trigger proper with some light toning on the knob of the bolt, the receiver showing the thinnest of lines where a target block was once mounted. The bolt body remains bright with all its original factory polish and only a very light rub mark. The checkered capped pistolgrip walnut Monte Carlo style stock rates excellent with all its original varnish and sparsely scattered, very light handling marks here or there. The black forend tip remains intact, pistolgrip shows lovely blue on the steel cap and the buttplate retains nearly all its original blue with just some tiny wear at the heel and toe. The original super grade sling swivels are included and the rifle retains its original brass bead front sight and hood with a nice factory Lyman 48 sight in place on the receiver. It should be noted that the top edges of the factory roll marking are slightly light, this due to an off-center roll, as the barrel is unmolested and the Winchester proof crisp with raised wire edges around its periphery. One original 7 round magazine is included. Really a super model 52C sporter from-which it would be difficult to upgrade. (36652-31) {C&R}

Custom German Weatherby Mauser By Kurt Jaeger

Lot #284 (Sale Order 284 of 711)

serial #2746, 300 Weatherby Mag., 24" barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is an early Weatherby magnum rifle on an FN 1954-dated action. The barreled action retains about 98% maker applied blue. There is lovely oak leaf and acorn engraving on the barrel for about 3" with extremely fine background punch-dot shading. There are inlaid geometric swirls of silver at the muzzle, halfway down the barrel and flanking the barrel engraving, the top of the barrel is maker marked "Kurt Jaeger Mainz", the receiver is overall engraved with the same lovely oakleaf engraving with intertwining silver wire inlay, the work is really very stunning. The bolt body, extractor, magazine follower and boltstop spring all show bright fine engine turning. The bolt handle is low swept and nicely engraved and wire inlaid with a nice floral motif on the top of the knob, the underside flattened and checkered. The shroud has the same oakleaf and silver wire inlay, beautifully done with a custom low-scope safety fitted as well. The bottom metal is beautiful as well with the oakleaf and acorn and silver wire inlay motif repeated with the floorplate showing a game scene vignette of a mule deer walking amidst a woodland and mountainous backdrop, the deer inlaid and engraved in silver. The rifle features the Weatherby Monte Carlo stock with flared left side cheekpiece and signature rosewood forend tip and gripcap with accenting white line spacers and diamond shaped maple inlay at the center of the pistolgrip cap. The stock itself rates excellent with only very minor dings and handling marks from the years, nicely skip-line checkered, fitted with a Weatherby ventilated recoil pad. The rifle has been fitted with a left-side quick-detached Jaeger scope base, the base neatly engraved. The ring set mounts a Weatherby variable 2 3/4-10X telescopic sight with crosshair reticle and bright very good optics that are only very slightly hazy. The rifle is fitted with double set triggers and has had a long tang added with thumb safety, the work very nicely done and convenient to the thumb. Really an absolutely stunning rifle done by this famous German maker, known for their quality work and beautiful engraving. A fabulous rifle for the early Weatherby collector or collector of embellished German arms. (36520-1601) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Custom 1903 Springfield Magazine Sporting Rifle By Griffin & Howe

Lot #285 (Sale Order 285 of 711)

serial #1367797, 30-06, 24" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 97% original blue, the loss is due primarily to some light high edge wear and even fading, slightly more prevalent on the bottom metal which shows a few more light handling marks. The bolt body remains bright with the armory polish still vivid, the knob and handle are similar, the knob with a couple very very light oxidation spots. The shroud still shows some very good oil quenched color case-hardening and the safety is a nice two-tone blue and case-hardened gray. The top of the barrel is marked "Griffin & Howe, Inc. New York". The rifle is remodeled classic style and features nice wrap-over patterns at the grip with mullered front borders while the forearm pattern is a wrap-around with mullered front and rears. There is a very nice horn forend tip, blued steel gripcap and a checkered steel buttplate giving a 13 3/8" length of pull. The rifle has a detachable swivel stud along the toeline with a nice barrel band stud soldered ahead of the forend and it is equipped with simple magnum crossbolts, one showing remnants of some light case-hardening; the remnant of the front swivel base hole has been neatly filled by G&H just ahead of their swivel stud. The rifle is sighted with a banded sporting ramp front which supports a simple bead sight and a heavily knurled hood is in place while the rear ring shows a nice Lyman aperture sight. The rifle comes with a Springfield Research Service letter showing that this arm shipped as a 1903 Sporting Model to a Mrs. Margaret Dyer in Kodiak Alaska in September 1931. Doubtless Mrs. Dyer forwarded the arm to Griffin & Howe for the nice sporterizing and customization. Really a very handsome Griffin & Howe sporter in a lovely state of condition that doubtless shoots wonderfully. (36649-1) {C&R}

Colt Woodsman Match Target Semi-Auto Pistol

Lot #286 (Sale Order 286 of 711)

serial #MT7122, 22 LR, 6 5/8" barrel with an excellent bore. This 1939 made first model match target retains about 98% original finish with some light wear at the muzzle, high edge wear, slightly thinning finish on the backstrap, and some scattered light scratches. The elephant ear checkered walnut factory stocks with silver Colt medallions are in near excellent condition with a few light dents on the lower edge of the right panel. The remainder of the grip's surfaces maintain their smooth factory finish and crisp checkering. Included with this extraordinary gun is an original factory hinged box that is in very good condition, and correctly end labeled and hand numbered to the gun. The box contains a test target numbered to the gun; manual, single two tone magazine marked "Colt Woodsman Cal. 22 LR Match Target Mod." on the base plate, a second Woodsman marked magazine, later coin style screwdriver, original sight adjustment hang tag, high velocity mainspring housing hang tag, a special instruction pamphlet and shooting suggestion pamphlet. This is a really exquisite example of Match Target Woodsman with some light honest use. (86651-62) {C&R} [John and Jan Wills Collection]

Colt Woodsman Match Target Semi-Auto Pistol

Lot #287 (Sale Order 287 of 711)

serial #MT6138, 22 LR, 6 5/8" barrel with an excellent bore. Built in 1939 this first model match target retains about 97% original finish with some light wear at the muzzle, edge wear on the sights, slightly thinning backstrap and hump, and some scattered light scratches. The elephant ear checkered walnut factory stocks with silver Colt medallions are in near excellent condition with some light diamond point compression in the gripping areas and a few light handling marks. Included with this impressive gun is a very good to excellent condition original factory hinged box that is correctly end labeled and hand numbered to the gun. The box contains a test target numbered to the gun; manual, single two tone magazine marked "Colt Woodsman Cal. 22 LR Match Target Mod." on the base plate, bore brush with oil paper sleeve, sight adjustment tool and original sight adjustment hang tag. First Model Match Targets in this condition with all the accessories are difficult to find and are a prized acquisition by Colt collectors. (86886-3) {C&R}

Colt New Service Double Action Revolver

Lot #288 (Sale Order 288 of 711)

serial #326996, 38-40 WCF, 7 1/2" barrel with an excellent bore. This 1927 made gun retains about 96% original factory finish. The barrel has spotty silvering starting to form along with light wear to the top strap, front edge wear to the cylinder, one small ding mid length on the barrel, thinning finish at the heel and a light turn ring. The hammer and trigger display on minor operation wear with very light and spotted staining to the in-the-white hammer sides. The lanyard loop is present. The checkered hard rubber factory grips are correctly hand numbered to the gun and remain in excellent condition. The barrel was probably a left over from the 1926 transition as it does not have the October patent date. Included with this fine gun is an original factory hinged box that is correctly end labeled and hand numbered to the gun and contains a special instruction pamphlet. The box is in good condition with the base partially torn at the end and about 1/3 of the label is missing along with some other corner damage. This revolver retains plenty of condition and is sure to be prized by any collector. (86886-7) {C&R}

Colt Model 1911 Semi-Auto Pistol

Lot #289 (Sale Order 289 of 711)

serial #C3894, 45 ACP, 5" barrel with a frosted bore. This 1913 made pistol retains about 80% original finish with the mainspring housing having flaked to gunmetal gray, thinning bluing on the frontstrap and top of the slide, high edge wear and scattered oxidation blemishes and pitting. The Nitre blue on the small parts is still visible but has lost some of its luster. The double diamond checkered walnut grips are in remarkable condition with only light handling wear. The left panel is hand stamp with the initials JAM on both diamonds in two different configurations. The right panel has just a solitary M stamped on both diamonds. All parts appear to be period correct. A single two tone Barnes & Kobert Mfg. Co. magazine in fair condition is included. This gun has survived the last 100 years well and would be a welcome addition to a 1911 Colt collector. (86891-2) {C&R}

Rare Brass Mounted U.S. Model 1855 Percussion Rifle By Harpers Ferry

Lot #290 (Sale Order 290 of 711)

.58 cal., 33" round barrel with an about fine bore having some spots of minor pitting and oxidation. This is lovely brass mounted model 1855 rifle with only under 800 in existence after the burning of the Harpers Ferry arsenal. The lock bears proper markings and is dated 1857 to the rear of the hammer. The barrel is properly inspected and has a fading but still visible 1857 date as well. The barrel has an pleasing even mix of dull gray and brown with a couple light light scuffs and a speck or two of light pitting and fine oxidation mainly around the bolster area. The lockplate is an overall smoky gray with strong marks and the hammer a lighter dull brown. The brass hardware has a mellowed lightly tarnished ochre patina with light handling marks. The walnut stock rates excellent with sharp edges, two small impact marks in the left stock flat, a small chip at the bottom edge of the lockplate along with a handful of other minor dings and blemishes, no inspector cartouche and an old added light finish. The appropriate front and rears sights, side mount bayonet lug and tulip shaped ramrod are present and intact and housed in the patchbox is a double ring crosshair sight and spare nipple. The cleanout screw shows minor slot wear. An excellent example of scarce desirable early rifles with seldom encountered figure eight front sight. (56915-1) {ANTIQUE}

Winchester Pre '64 Model 70 Rifle

Lot #291 (Sale Order 291 of 711)

serial #241894, 220 Swift, 26" barrel with a bright minty bore. This rifle features the factory standard grade stock with Monte Carlo comb and is sighted with a silver bead front and Lyman folding rear. The bolt is properly electric-pencil numbered to match the rifle on underside and features the type III safety. This rifle features a stainless steel barrel which has the bead blast factory finish giving it a matte appearance that matches the action. Metal surfaces of rifle retain 99% original blue finish overall. The checkered pistolgrip walnut stock rates excellent with 98% plus original finish remaining and just a few light handling marks. A nice crisp 1953 production model 70 Rifle. (16652-4) {C&R}

Winchester Pre '64 Model 70 Super Grade Rifle

Lot #292 (Sale Order 292 of 711)

serial #281054, 270, 24" barrel with a bright minty bore. This 1953 production rifle features a black forend tip and gripcap with correct full fashioned low comb cheekpiece and checkered steel buttplate. The bolt is properly electric-pencil numbered to the rifle and features the type III safety and hollow knob. The rifle is sighted with a Redfield gold bead front and Winchester 22G rear sight. This rifle looks like it just came out of the box. The metal surfaces retain 99% original blue finish. The checkered walnut pistolgrip buttstock is virtually perfect with all of its original finish remaining and virtually no handling marks. Super Grade sling swivels are present. If you collect model 70's and demand condition, this rifle is for you. (16652-10) {C&R}

Winchester Pre '64 Model 70 Special Order Rifle

Lot #293 (Sale Order 293 of 711)

serial #77043, 375 H&H, 25" special order barrel with no rear sight or sight boss. The bolt is properly numbered to the rifle in electric-pencil on underside and is equipped with the type II transition safety with rounded shape and parallel grooves. The rifle is sighted with a silver bead front and factory installed Lyman 48 receiver sight. The condition of this rifle is stellar with the metal surfaces retaining 99% original blue finish overall. The walnut stock shows nice tiger stripe figure and is equally nice retaining 99% original finish with sharp checkering, uncapped grip and factory installed solid red rubber "WINCHESTER" marked recoil pad. Factory sling swivels are present. A superb 1948 production special order 375 H&H. (16652-23) {C&R}

Winchester Pre '64 Model 70 Super Grade African Rifle

Lot #294 (Sale Order 294 of 711)

serial #381375, 458, 25" barrel with a bright minty bore. This is a superb 1956 production African rifle. The rifle features double crossbolts, jeweled bolt, extractor and follower as well as the original silver bead front and special Winchester adjustable African rear sight. The Super Grade stock features a Monte Carlo comb, a black forend tip, steel pistolgrip cap and original Winchester solid red rubber recoil pad. The bolt is properly electric-pencil numbered to the rifle. The condition of the rifle is exceptional with metal surfaces retaining 99% original blue finish overall. The stock is equally nice with 99% original finish and you have to hunt to find a handling mark. Original Super Grade swivels are present and the rifle comes with its original hang tag, sight alignment card and sling - too bad they didn't hold onto the box as well. A virtually mint Super Grade African rifle. (16652-26) {C&R}

Winchester Pre '64 Model 70 Super Grade African Rifle

Lot #295 (Sale Order 295 of 711)

serial #401393, 458, 25" barrel with a bright minty bore. The rifle features double crossbolts, jeweled bolt, extractor and follower as well as the original silver bead front and special Winchester adjustable African rear sight. The bolt is properly electric-[encil numbered to the rifle. The Super Grade stock features a Monte Carlo comb, a black forend tip, steel pistolgrip cap and original Winchester solid red rubber recoil pad. The condition of the rifle is excellent with metal surfaces retaining 99% original blue finish overall. The stock is also excellent retaining 98% original finish and showing a very neatly done touchup to the finish on the cheekpiece. The rifle comes with its original Super Grade swivels. A super 1957 production Super Grade African rifle. (16652-25) {C&R}

Winchester Pre '64 Model 70 Super Grade Featherweight Rifle

Lot #296 (Sale Order 296 of 711)

serial #429898, 308, 22" barrel with a bright minty bore. This rifle is super minty. The rifle features jeweled bolt and follower, aluminum floorplate and buttplate and the bolt is properly electric-pencil numbered to the gun on the underside. The rifle is sighted with original Redfield gold bead ramp mounted front and correct Lyman folding rear. The condition of the rifle is superb with the barrel retaining 99% original rust blued finish and the action retaining 99% original matte blue. The floorplate and buttplate both retain 99% original black anodized finish. The checkered pistolgrip stock features black forend tip, steel grip cap and proper Monte Carlo cheekpiece. The stock retains 98 - 99% original finish with just a couple very light handling marks that wouldn't warrant mention if the balance of this gun wasn't so close to perfect; factory Super Grade swivels are present. A fabulous 1958 manufactured example of the extremely rare and desirable Super Grade Featherweight rifle. (16652-19) {C&R}

Winchester Pre '64 Model 70 Super Grade Carbine

Lot #297 (Sale Order 297 of 711)

serial #24374, 270, 20" barrel with a bright minty bore. This rifle is interesting in that it was produced in 1940 and has a "34" dated barrel, a barrel made two years before the model 70 was introduced and obviously made for a model 54 rifle. The underside markings were applied when the barrel was in-the-white and there was polishing performed before the barrel markings were applied. The bolt is electric-pencil numbered to the rifle and features the early style knurled safety. The rifle features the early style small rounded cheekpiece, black forend tip and gripcap along with a checkered steel buttplate. The rifle is sighted with a Redfield gold bead front and Winchester 22G rear sight. The condition is very nice with the metal surfaces retaining 98% original blue with some light scratches on the floorplate, most of which don't penetrate the finish. The checkered pistolgrip walnut stock rates excellent with 98% original finish remaining and just a few light handling marks; Super Grade swivels are present. A very fine and interesting Super Grade Carbine. (16652-12) {C&R}

Winchester Pre '64 Model 70 Alaskan Rifle

Lot #298 (Sale Order 298 of 711)

serial #255365, 375 H&H, 25" barrel with a bright minty bore. The rifle features a Redfield brass bead front sight and special 375 two leaf rear sight. The bolt is properly electric-pencil numbered to the rifle on the underside and is equipped with a type III safety. The rifle is stocked in a factory Monte Carlo stock without cheekpiece and has correct solid red rubber "WINCHESTER" marked recoil pad. The condition is wonderful with the metal surfaces retaining 99% original blue overall. The checkered pistolgrip walnut stock rates excellent with 99% original finish and hardly any handling marks. A fabulous 1953 production rifle in a desirable, versatile and potent chambering. (16652-21) {C&R}

Remington Hepburn No. 3 "B" Grade Match Rifle

Lot #299 (Sale Order 299 of 711)

serial #8668, 32-20, 30" part round part octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore. This rifle features fancy walnut checkered forend and buttstock with cheekpiece and Swiss buttplate. The "REMINGTON ARMS CO." marked barrel retains about 95% original blue finish with some scattered light pitting near the muzzle which is dark and blends in with the finish nicely. The action retains 90% mellow original color case-hardened finish with a couple small patches of light oxidation staining on the left top side of action. The walnut stocks are nicely figured and rate excellent with over 90% original finish remaining and with sharp checkering on the pistolgrip and rather worn checkering on forearm from the rifle being carried. There are some light handling marks in the butt and on the cheekpiece. The iron forend tip and brass Swiss buttplate both retain lots of original nickel plated finish. The rifle is sighted with a globe front, no rear seat and a mid-range Vernier tang mounted peepsight. A very fine and handsome Hepburn rifle. (16651-25) {C&R} [John and Jan Wills Collection]

Remington Rolling Block Long Range Creedmoor Rifle

Lot #300 (Sale Order 300 of 711)

serial #3657, 44-77, 34" part round part octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore. This rifle features all matching numbers and is in good honest condition. The barrel retains about 60% evenly thinning original blue finish with some old scattered light oxidation staining and is marked on bottom just ahead of forend "44 CTG'E S". The action retains about 30% faded original color case-hardened finish which is almost entirely on the left side of action with the right side bearing a smoky brown patina with scattered pinprick pitting present. The face of the breechblock shows considerable pitting which is in stark contrast to the barrel which is bright. The checkered pistol grip buttstock and iron tipped forend rate very good with 75% original finish and perhaps some added light oil finish present. The rifle features a smooth steel shotgun buttplate and there is some light crazing in the stock finish. The rifle is sighted with a windgauge front with spirit level, no provision for rear barrel sight and a long range Vernier tang mounted peepsight. A very honest rifle overall with a very shootable bore. (16651-13) {ANTIQUE} [John and Jan Wills Collection]

Remington Hepburn No. 3 Long Range Rifle

Lot #301 (Sale Order 301 of 711)

serial #7644, 44 2 4/10", 32" round barrel with Rigby style flats at breech and a bright excellent bore. This rifle bears serial number "2890" on bottom of barrel, forend and buttstock; all of which fit flawlessly. It is our supposition (as well as Mr. Wills') that this rifle had its lower tang replaced with a single trigger tang and therefore all numbers match except for the lower tang. The rifle features beautifully figured French walnut pistol grip buttstock and horn tipped forend. The condition of the rifle is very fine with the "E. Remington & Sons" barrel retaining about 95% original blue finish. The action retains about 95% original color case-hardened finish which has just softened slightly and has a lovely appearance with nice contrast. The breechblock and hammer retain 95% original blue finish as do the heel and tang position sight bases. The checkered pistolgrip buttstock and forend rate excellent with 95% original finish remaining with good strong checkering and its original checkered hard rubber shotgun buttplate. The rifle is sighted with a windgauge front with spirit level, no provision for rear sight seat and a long range Vernier tang mounted peepsight. This is a rare and desirable Remington Hepburn rifle. (16651-27) {ANTIQUE} [John and Jan Wills Collection]

Superb John Wills Custom Sharps Borchardt Long Range Rifle

Lot #302 (Sale Order 302 of 711)

serial #16176, 45 2 1/10", 34" round barrel with a bright excellent bore. This rifle appears to be a complete custom gun made by John Wills of Anchorage. The barrel looks to be a fine modern barrel, probably a Bresien, and is marked with proper serial number beneath forend along with Wills' "JW" in oval. The top of the barrel is properly marked "Old Reliable", shows the Bridgeport address and is marked "CAL 45 2 1/10" on left side of barrel at breech. The rifle is stocked in the factory pattern with a horn tipped screw fastened forend, a checkered walnut stock with perfectly formed ebony capped pistolgrip exactly as the factory stocks were made. This rifle is fitted with a Pachmayr Old English solid black rubber recoil pad. The condition of the rifle is nearly as new. The barrel retains 99% original blue finish. The action retains 99% beautiful quality color case-hardened finish with lovely ebony panels perfectly fit to the action. The stocks rate excellent with virtually all of their original finish and with crisp checkering and lovely half-moon panels at front and rear of action. The rifle is sighted with a windgauge front, no rear seat and a lovely modern long range tang mounted peepsight mounted in integral base. Included are two old loading dies. A fabulous example of 20th century craftsmanship built by John Wills for his friend Michael Petrov. (16650-5) {ANTIQUE} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Custom Pre '64 Winchester Model 70 Rifle By John Wills

Lot #303 (Sale Order 303 of 711)

serial #179846, 400 Whelen, 24" barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a lovely Pre '64 model 70, custom barrel for Mike Petrov by his good friend John Wills. The barreled action retains about 98-99% excellent quality rust blue, the bottom metal very similar. The bolt body remains bright with a few very widely scattered spots of light oxidation, the handle in a matte satin finish. The classic style walnut stock with scant comb flutes and no cheekpiece rates excellent as neatly refinished. The checkering has been nicely chased and has been accented with wide mullered borders. The gun features original Winchester static sling swivels and has had a nice solid orange rifle pad fitted at the butt giving a 14 3/8" length of pull. The rifle is sighted with a very nice banded front ramp with a brass bead, there is currently no rear sight attached but there is an imprint from a receiver sight around the factory holes on the left of receiver. Currently two-piece steel bases mount a Lyman Alaskan 2 1/2X telescopic sight with fine crosshair reticle and bright very good to excellent optics. The scope itself rates very good showing minor toning to silver and light wear. The rifle has been custom embedded in the barrel nicely free-floated for maximum accuracy. This arm is the subject of the last chapter in Custom Gunmakers of the 20th Century, volume 2. Mr. Petrov talks about the long process of wanting a 400 Whelen, locating the barrel, brass, having dies made and how John Wills did the machine work for him, another close friend doing the stock work. The top of the barrel is neatly marked "Made For Michael C Petrov" with the caliber marking appropriately near the breech. It is interesting to note that Mr. Petrov gives a plethora of load information for this rifle in the chapter on it. Using North Fork 300 grain bullets traveling just over 2360 ft./s, he achieved a three shot 100 yard group, basically one hole, measuring .325", Éwhat a rifle! Really an absolutely superb modern-chambered 400 Whelen, made true to the original case and chamber dimensions, that will give a lifetime of service as a big bore dangerous game rifle. (36650-29) {C&R} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Custom 1903 Magazine Sporting Rifle By Alvin Linden

Lot #304 (Sale Order 304 of 711)

serial #1266588, 30-06, 24" barrel with a bright about excellent bore. The metal surfaces of the barreled action retain about 97% excellent quality restored blue, showing remnants of some very light pinprick pitting toward the muzzle. The bolt appears to have good original blue with only light operational marks, it is DC pencil-numbered to to the gun. The shroud and headless striker show minor wear while the bolt handle features a slightly rearward-turned knob with Emil Koshollek circular checkered panels. The bottom metal shows a bit more wear, primarily on the carry point at the front of the floorplate and the bow of the guard, the bow of the guard being nicely narrowed and slightly sculpted. The rifle is stocked classic style in a very lovely grade of English walnut, rating very good plus to near excellent with only very minor handling marks from the years, the only detractor being some chipping along the periphery of the buttplate, likely from the butt being set down hard at some point, or perhaps numerous times, over the years. The grip panels are masterfully checkered in a borderless pattern with lovely graceful long flowing lines while the forend pattern is very Art-Deco with long geometric ribands. The stock has a very nice checkered steel buttplate and pistolgrip, also the work of Emil Koshollek and a hard rubber forend tip. The arm has QD sling swivels and is sighted with a Weaver model 330 telescopic sight with fine crosshair reticle and very good plus, mostly bright optics, the scope itself rating about excellent with only light wear. The tang of the rifle was neatly narrowed and the receiver immediately in front and in back of the magazine cut off has been neatly sculpted and streamlined; the face of the trigger has been finely checkered. The rifle is discussed in and pictured in Custom Gunmakers of the 20th Century with a chapter devoted to Linden and Koshollek and the rifle is listed by serial number in the "Summary of DCM Rifle Sales 1922-1942" from SRS as a National Match rifle. Overall a really fine example of this wonderful and prolific craftsman's work, truly, both men's work, beautifully designed and flawlessly executed. (36650-66) {C&R} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Custom 1903 Springfield Magazine Sporting Rifle By Kirkwood Of Boston

Lot #305 (Sale Order 305 of 711)

serial #457076, 30-06, 24" 3-11 dated barrel with a bright mostly excellent bore which shows only some very slight frosting in the grooves nearer the breech. The barreled action retains about 95% older rust blue, possibly done by Kirkwood themselves, with wear on the bands and sharp edges, the receiver more of a satin finish. The bolt body shows moderate operational wear with minor oxidation and a couple of areas of very light pinprick pitting, the handle shows some toning to pewter with the knob a bright gunmetal gray showing some extremely light pitting. The bottom metal has been satin blued, the rear of the triggerguard lightly sculpted as we find on many of Kirkwood's examples; there is some minor scratching around the periphery of the rearguard screw hole. The rifle is stocked classic style without cheekpiece in a fairly straight-grained piece of English walnut, "Kirkwood" is stamped in the inletting beneath the bottom metal. The stock itself rates very good plus with minor dings and handling marks one would expect from a field-used rifle; there is the beginning of a tiny crack at the rear of the upper tang and a small bruise at the left side of the grip near the cap. There are very nice checkered panels left and right at the grip with mullered borders, the forearm patterns circular at their rear, diamond point at their front, also with mullered front edges. There is a scant schnabel tip, hard rubber gripcap and the length of pull to the grooved trapdoor buttplate is 14 1/8". There is a quick detachable swivel stud along the toeline and a barrel band swivel stud ahead of the forend tip. The rifle is sighted with a Lyman ivory bead front in the original band and base and there is a Lyman receiver sight on the rear ring. There is a sight base soldered to the barrel ahead of the junction of barrel and action which has a nice three-leaf express sight adapted to it at some later point. Another later addition, not to be done at the time the rifle was made, is a Noske quick detach base and ring set which support a Hensoldt Wetzlar Ziel Dialyt 3X telescopic sight with heavy German three post reticle and very good to excellent, bright optics. Additionally the front and rear receiver rings have been professionally drilled and tapped for a Redfield-style one-piece scope base (is not present). A lovely example overall that clearly has had a long service life with the numerous sights that have been added and used over the years. (36650-22) {C&R} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Winchester Model 1873 Deluxe Factory Engraved Third Model Rifle

Lot #306 (Sale Order 306 of 711)

serial #476158B, 44-40, 24" octagon barrel with an about very good bore which shows strong rifling but with minor pitting its full length. The barrel and magazine tube are primarily a smooth plum brown patina, showing the widely scattered pit here and there and some light oxidation, with all markings remaining crisp. The nosecap shows some flaky case-hardening, also with minor pitting, more prevalent around the area of the swivel. The receiver is now a plum brown toning to pewter on the sharp edges and shows near overall light pinprick pitting. The engraving however is still fully visible on both left and right flats with the left sideplate showing a bellowing elk game scene vignette, with light scroll atop the frame and in the area behind the cartridge lifter on the belly of the frame; the "44 Cal" is still prominent on the lifter. The hammer and lever have toned primarily to a deep brown, the lever with light oxidation and pinprick pitting; the trigger is single-set. The buttplate is a mostly smooth pewter patina with light speckles of brown oxidation here and there, its upper tang shows nice loose scroll. The rifle is sighted with the original silver blade front sight and ladder-style long-range rear. The straight grip checkered walnut buttstock rates very good to very good plus, likely showing some added finish but with the wood still mostly proud of the metal, also with minor dings and handling marks, the checkering worn primarily to flattop. The butt shows some striking figure left and right and is fitted with a factory sling swivel on base. The left lower tang is marked "16 X", the stock is unmarked but for "XXX" in pencil in the lower tang recess, the marking appears contemporary. The forend is in a similar state of condition showing a bit more wear and bruises, but also with stunning grain, the checkering somewhat flat-top but more prominent than the butt. Records at Cody confirm: rifle, octagon, 44 cal, set trigger, leaf sight, sling swivels and two dollar engraving. The rifle was received in the warehouse in May 1894. Really a handsome gun with some lovely engraving, somewhat tired-looking at this point but a rare factory engraved Winchester 1873 nonetheless. (36929-1) {ANTIQUE}

Custom 1903 Springfield Magazine Sporting Rifle By Kirkwood Of Boston

Lot #307 (Sale Order 307 of 711)

serial #369468, 30-06, 24" 6-09 dated barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel retains about 95% maker blue while the receiver shows some very good mottled oil quenched case-hardening, more pewter on the front ring. The bolt body retains good original blue as does the extractor with the shroud and safety showing some remnants of oil quenched case-hardening, the bolt handle has been neatly converted to butterknife style with a grooved underside, its outer edge showing some light pitting. The bottom metal has worn primarily to gray with some strong original blue on the bow. The gun is stocked classic style without cheekpiece showing a very nice pinched comb and very scant schnabel tip. The grip area has neatly checkered panels with mullered borders with the forend showing two nice borderless patterns, their leading edge only with a mullered border. The gun is fitted with shepherds crook-style swivel loops and has a bone pistolgrip, a slightly more modern solid red rifle pad is fitted for a 14" length of pull. The stock itself rates very good with much original varnish and the overall dings and handling marks one would expect from a field-used arm. There is a very slight crack at the rear of the receiver tang, also with some oil soaking in this area darkening the wood slightly, and there is a minor crack in the figured wood along the left side of the stock at the scope base. The rifle is sighted with a brass bead front in the original front sight base and a three folding leaf rear sight purchased from A O Niedner while in Malden, Rigby style, with heavy base and platinum inlaid index lines (one line has gone missing). The striker is fitted with a nice elevation-adjustable aperture sight, the pin which holds the bolt sleeve lock in place being left slightly extra long to bear upon the receiver, another pin fitted into the striker proper has been neatly fitted to bear upon the raceway in the action, thereby returning the sight to the same position each time the bolt is closed in battery. There has been a Griffin & Howe scope base fitted which supports a Lyman Alaskan telescopic sight with post and crosshair reticle and bright optics. The scope itself rates about very good showing finish wear and a couple light pits. Interestingly the barrel bedding block soldered to the underside of the barrel has come un-soldered but is still retained in the stock by the forend screw, this would be an extremely easy repair for any competent 'smith and would not affect the bluing in the least. The barrel channel is neatly stamped "Kirkwood" in the inletting. The trigger has been neatly fitted with an adjustment screw and has a nice crisp lightened pull, its face very neatly checkered. A super Boston-made magazine rifle reflecting many of the superlative qualities of the Golden Age of American custom rifle building. (36650-21) {C&R} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Custom Deluxe Model 1903 Springfield Magazine Sporting Rifle By R. F. Sedgley

Lot #308 (Sale Order 308 of 711)

serial #130, 30-06, 24" barrel with a bright very good plus bore which shows very light frosting its full-length, primarily within the grooves. The metal surfaces retain about 97% original maker blue, the loss being some even fading and light high edge wear. The bolt body remains mostly bright with the elongated Sedgley burnishing still vibrant, the knob showing dual checkered circular panels. The extractor has had the Sedgley chrome plating polished off in the 5 full-length lines, it was then blued resulting in a very attractive two-tone appearance with the dark blued "stripes" contrasting with the bright chromium plate.

Custom 1903 Springfield Magazine Sporting Rifle By Barney Worthen

Lot #309 (Sale Order 309 of 711)

serial #471837, 30-06, 24" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces of barreled action retain about 90% original blue, the loss is due to even overall fading to a dark gray-blue, toning more to brown and pewter near the muzzle. The rifle shows overall light handling marks and scratches from the years with some light pitting in the area adjacent to the front sight ramp. The bolt shows light operational marks with the extractor polished bright, with toning to pewter on the knob and a checkered circular panel on its underside. The shroud shows remnants of some flaky case-hardening and some purple and blue flamed colors as well. The bottom metal has toned primarily to a dark gray and slightly worn pewter patina with some minor handling marks. The rifle is stocked classic style without cheekpiece in a very nice grade of American black walnut. The stock rates very good with overall minor dings and dents consistent with field use, the toe showing a few more scratches or light scars. The grip is panel checkered with a nice thin border running between the two at the front of the grip, the forearm shows a similar treatment, the panels with some lightly flattened points. The rifle has a very nice schnabel forend tip and Worthen's signature horn pistolgrip cap with oval German silver insert, it is un-engraved. The length of pull to the smooth steel buttplate is 13 1/4" and the rifle is fitted with shepherds crook style sling eyelets. The gun is sighted with a very long sporting ramp with a nicely matted face and a Marbles Sheard bead front sight with a Lyman receiver sight on the rear ring. There is a small chip missing and the very beginning of a very light crack at the rear of the neatly narrowed receiver tang, both would be easily rectified if one wished. The rifle features Worthen's signature spring-loaded plunger in the safety lug of the bolt, the extractor with a corresponding cut to engage it. These were made by Worthen to preclude any possibility of the bolt handle opening slightly, accidentally, while in the field thus negating the danger of any type of misfire and from the bolt handle being very slightly out-of-battery. The top of the barrel is maker-marked "Barney H Worthen San Francisco" and the rifle is pictured in Custom Gunmakers of the 20th Century, volume 2. Really a lovely rifle that has seen some use but certainly not abuse and appears to have been well cared for. (36650-74) {C&R} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Marlin Ballard No. 6 Schuetzen Rifle

Lot #310 (Sale Order 310 of 711)

serial #6307, 38-55, 32" octagon barrel with an excellent bore that just shows a little light frosting just ahead of chamber. This is a nice honest rifle built on an unembellished action with all matching numbers on the barrel, frame, forend, buttplate, buttstock and stock lug. The rifle features a ball and spur lever, factory adjustable double set triggers and a nice period added palm rest. The condition of the rifle is quite nice with the barrel retaining 90 - 95% evenly thinning original blue with some very light oxidation staining present. The action retains about 70% smokey original color case-hardened finish with some areas turned to a dark gray patina. The checkered straight grip Schuetzen buttstock and horn tipped forend rate very good plus, the buttstock may have been very lightly cleaned and had a little added finish at some point. The fit is tight, checkering is excellent and the heavy Swiss buttplate retains 95% original nickel plated finish. The forend is equipped with a period round folding palm rest with iron shaft and neat pewter band where the iron and wood join. The rifle is sighted with a windgauge front with spirit level and a mid-range Vernier folding tang mounted peepsight. There is no provision for a rear barrel sight and the barrel has never been drilled for scope blocks. This is a very handsome and honest example of one of Marlin's finest offerings. (16651-9) {ANTIQUE} [John and Jan Wills Collection]

Colt New Service Target Model Revolver

Lot #311 (Sale Order 311 of 711)

serial #325958, 44 Russian & 44 Russian / Special, 7 1/2" barrel with an excellent bore. This 1926 made revolver retains about 90% original finish with the 44 Russian cylinder installed having thinning finish on the grip frame, silvering at the muzzle, scattered scratches and handling marks and turn ring on the cylinder. The spare 44 Russian / 44 Special cylinder retains about 80% with high edge wear, thinning finish on the high surfaces but strong finish in the flutes. Both cranes are correctly numbered to the frame. The triple diamond checkered walnut factory grips with silver Colt medallions are in very good to excellent condition with scattered light dents and scratches. The revolver has period correct sights and at some point in time was fitted with the extra 44 Russian only cylinder but there are no factory rework marks seen. The last patent date on the barrel is 1905. A factory letter dated September 25, 1985 indicates this gun was shipped with a 7 1/2' barrel in 44 Special, blue finish and stock types not listed. The gun was shipped on June 9, 1927 to R.S. Elliot Arms Co., Kansas City, MO. Only about 500 guns were originally made in the 44 Special caliber. The gun has some honest use but locks up and times as well as the day R.S. Elliot Arms Co. received it. (86651-84) {C&R} [John and Jan Wills Collection]

Colt New Service Target Model Revolver

Lot #312 (Sale Order 312 of 711)

serial #20774, 455 Eley, 7 1/2" barrel with a bright excellent bore. This revolver is British proofed and retains about 80% original blue finish overall with areas of loss being primarily on the barrel just ahead of frame and on right side of frame where there is also scattered light pitting. All markings remain clear and legible. The fancy diamond checkered walnut grips without medallions rate very good showing just very light even wear commensurate with the balance of the revolver. There are no legible marks inside the grips however the fit perfectly and match perfectly in condition and there is no outward indication that they aren't original to this revolver. The gun comes in a nice modern walnut case with shell block screwdrivers and a cleaning rod. The accompanying factory letter confirms the configuration of the revolver and shows shipment to Colt's London office on January 12, 1909 in a 25 gun shipment. Records also indicate the revolver was furnished with a 4 1/2 lb. trigger pull. (16651-67) {C&R} [John and Jan Wills Collection]

Custom Colt New Service Target Revolver

Lot #313 (Sale Order 313 of 711)

serial #114790, 44 Special, 6" custom Douglas heavy barrel with an excellent bore. Mr. Wills expertly reworked this 1916 revolver into a true beauty. The re-applied blue finish has been expertly executed and 99% remains. The like new beautifully figured walnut Roper style grips with silver Colt medallions feature diamond checkered panels with finger tip ribbon on the left panel. The only marking on the barrel is the caliber. The Rampant Colt and verified proof on the frame remain strong with some light fading on the edges. A number of custom and retained features of the original gun include: gun was reconfigured to Shooting Master style, the cylinder was a 357 Magnum re-chambered to 44 Special, Roper custom undercut Patridge front sight and Roper custom square notch rear sight adjustable for windage using opposing locking screws. If you want a wonderfully crafted target revolver with silky smooth double action and "glass rod breaking" single action then this is it. (86651-86) [John and Jan Wills Collection]

Custom Colt New Service Convertible Revolver

Lot #314 (Sale Order 314 of 711)

serial #69726, 45 Colt & 45 ACP / AR, 7 1/2" heavy custom barrel with an excellent hand lapped .452" bore. This 1914 made revolver has two cylinder and crane assemblies and has been extensively customized by Mr. Wills. The new 45 Colt cylinder's crane is numbered to the gun but the other is not (305465). The gun retains about 99% re-applied blue finish with the only blemishes consisting of turn rings on the both cylinders and a small operation mark on the bottom of the barrel where the ejector rod knob aligns. The gun is fitted with a set of beautifully figured walnut Roper style grips with diamond checkered panels with fingertip ribbon on the left and they remain in near excellent condition except for a small check on the butt of the right panel. In addition to the two cylinders this gun has had a Smith & Wesson fully adjustable micro rear sight installed, Patridge interchangeable blade front sight, new hammer and trigger, and action work. This is a handsome and wonderfully crafted revolver for the shooter or collector. (86651-111) [John and Jan Wills Collection]

Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Schuetzen Rifle

Lot #315 (Sale Order 315 of 711)

serial #113340, 32-40, 28" full octagon No. 3 weight barrel with a bright excellent bore. This rifle features factory double set adjustable triggers, finger spur lever, factory palm rest, Schuetzen buttstock and Laudensack buttplate and interestingly the rifle has no provision for open sights. The barrel address is offset onto the left angled flat and two scope blocks have been added to the top flat. These holes are neat but are not factory with one passing through the Winchester proof, so the rifle shipped with a plain octagon barrel with no provisions for any type of sighting device. This would allow the shooter to place the scope blocks where he wanted. The lower left tang shows assembly number "1410 US" and this same number "1410" appears in the end grain of the buttstock beneath the buttplate as well as on the inside of the buttplate. The rifle is in nice condition with the barrel retaining about 90 - 95% original blue finish with scattered specks of light surface oxidation present. The action retains about 90% original blue with some flaking present and with areas of loss showing a pleasing smooth brown patina. The checkered pistol grip Schuetzen buttstock and forend rate very good plus with about 90% original finish remaining and with strong checkering. The finish loss is mostly on the belly of the forend and along the top of the comb. The forend is equipped with a factory palm rest, whether it was installed by the factory or added later is unknown. The forend features a schnabel tip with ebony insert and the pistol grip is capped; the Laudensack buttplate is an even smooth gray patina. The rifle is equipped with a Unertl 9 power scope serial #24053 in excellent condition on adjustable mounts. (16520-1908) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Colt Officers Model Target Revolver

Lot #316 (Sale Order 316 of 711)

serial #460607, 38 Special, scarce 4 1/2" barrel with an excellent bore. This lovely gun retains about 99% original blue finish with light silvering at the muzzle, a cylinder turn ring and a few light handling marks. The incorrectly numbered (783547) checkered walnut factory grips with silver Colt Medallions are in excellent condition. The revolver is equipped with the windage adjustable factory rear sight and gold bead front sight. A Colt factory letter dated June 21, 1988 indicates this gun was shipped with 4 1/2" barrel, 38 Special caliber, blue finish and unknown stock type. It was shipped to Iver Johnson Sporting Goods, Boston Mass., on June 15, 1922 along with a second gun. This is a fantastic revolver for the collector in a scarce barrel length with lots of condition. (86651-113) {C&R} [John and Jan Wills Collection]

Walther Ppk Pistol Engraved By Shostle

Lot #317 (Sale Order 317 of 711)

serial #K004323, 380 ACP, 3 5/16" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The pistol shows lovely 3/4 coverage Shostle foliate scroll engraving on the frame, slide, safety lever and side flats of the triggerguard and, although not signed by the artist, is of Shostle design and quality. The slide and frame retain about 98% gold plate with some minor flaking on the left side of the frame along the edge of the grips and the hammer, safety lever, trigger and triggerguard retain 99% professionally added blue both applied at the time of engraving. The genuine mother-of-pearl grips rate excellent remaining bright. Pistol includes a single stainless steel mag and and a padded pistol rug. A fine looking PPK engraved by the founding member of the Firearms Engraving Guild. (56879-3)

Smith & Wesson Model 36 Revolver Engraved By Flannery

Lot #318 (Sale Order 318 of 711)

serial #AVN0455, 38 Special, 1 7/8" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The revolver shows 95% coverage loose foliate scroll, punch dot and wavy border engraving by Jeff Flannery of Union KY, and although unsigned, is definitely of Mr. Flannery's style and quality. The metal surfaces retain 98% professionally applied bright gold plate with only the extractor and rear half of the ejector rod remaining blue. The mother-of- pearl magna style grips rate fine with a hairline crack in the toe of the left panel. Included with the revolver is a padded pistol rug. A great looking excellent example Flannery engraved Model 36 revolver. (56879-4)

Smith & Wesson Model 36 Revolver Engraved By Flannery

Lot #319 (Sale Order 319 of 711)

serial #7J2016, 38 Special, 1 7/8" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The revolver shows 95% coverage loose foliate scroll and punch dot engraving with and a gold (grasping-in-flight) eagle on the right sideplate. The metal surfaces retain 98% professional applied blue with thin gold accent border lines along the border of the frame, barrel markings and on the cylinder. The genuine mother-of-pearl Magna style grips rate fine with a thin surface crack along the top of the right panel. Included with the revolver is a padded pistol rug. A lovely embellished example Flannery model 36 revolver. (56879-5)

Winchester Model 1873 Deluxe Rifle

Lot #320 (Sale Order 320 of 711)

serial #194646, 32-20, 24" part round part octagon barrel with button magazine and a very good bore that shows a little light oxidation but is mostly bright. This rifle features a color case-hardened action with checkered fancy walnut pistolgrip stock and forend with special part octagon barrel with shorter than standard magazine. The left side of the lower tang is marked "702 XX 32", the top tang inlet of stock is stamped with this same full marking, rather than just the "702", which woud be proper. The font type in the inlet is also non serifed and different than the font on the tang leading us to believe that this original Winchester deluxe pistolgrip stock started life on a different rifle. The stock fits very well, not perfect, but very well. The barrel retains about 20% original blue and is mostly an even brown patina with some scattered pitting present in some areas. The action retains 85% original faded color case-hardened finish which has taken on a pleasing smooth pewter gray appearance. The checkered pistolgrip buttstock and forend are nicely figured and rate very good with 80% original finish remaining and with very good checkering that shows a little wear on the rear section of the forend. The pistolgrip has a fancy ebony insert in the base. The rifle is sighted with a Beach combination front and buckhorn rear. Factory records confirm the configuration but lists the barrel as octagon and shows a shipment date of July 27, 1886 A handsome deluxe 1873 rifle. (16520-1710) {ANTIQUE} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Winchester Model 1873 Deluxe Rifle

Lot #321 (Sale Order 321 of 711)

serial #74288, 44-40, 24" round barrel with full magazine and an excellent bore. This rifle features several special order features including a checkered pistol grip buttstock and forend of fancy walnut and a smooth steel shotgun buttplate. The lower left tang is marked "XX S 691" and the top tang inlet of the buttstock is also marked "691". The barrel and magazine retain about 50% original blue finish with somewhat more loss on barrel and with all areas of loss bearing a smooth brown patina. The action is a medium gray color, the result of faded original color case-hardened finish blending with a gray patina. The loading gate retains about 50% original fire blue finish. The checkered pistolgrip buttstock and forend are of beautifully figured American black walnut and rate excellent with over 90% original finish with sharp checkering. The buttstock features the early style uncapped pistol grip with a squarer profile and horn inlay. The smooth steel shotgun buttplate bears and even gray brown patina. The rifle is sighted with a Beach style combination front, Sheard adjustable three leaf folding rear barrel sight and a Lyman folding tang mounted peepsight. Factory records confirm the checkered stocks and shotgun but but they list the barrel as part octagon and the magazine as half length. There are no mail order proofs on the barrel. A very handsome antique 1873 deluxe rifle. (16520-1773) {ANTIQUE} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Fine Double Flintlock Fowler By W. Parker Of London

Lot #322 (Sale Order 322 of 711)

serial #4386, 15 bore (about .705"), 30" barrels with very good bores. This is a lovely gun. The top of the barrel rib is engraved "W. Parker Holborn London Maker to his Majesty" and maker name is also engraved on each lock. The locks are beautifully engraved in relief scroll with fancy borders, rounded steps at rear and feature waterproof pans and roller frizzens with fancy engraved and pierced cocks. The barrel feature four gold bands at breech, platinum blow out plugs and a wonderful engraved tang. The iron buttplate has a long 4 3/4" tang which is fully engraved with the face being fully bordered in fancy repetitive pattern and each screw being bordered with engraving. The triggerguard bow and front tang are fully engraving with the balance border engraved. The tailpipe has a fancy pineapple shape finial which is fully engraved. The condition of the gun is quite nice with the barrels retaining 95% wonderfully restored brown finish with vivid twist pattern their entire lengths. The locks are a smooth even gray patina and the only notable pitting is light pitting on the sides of the barrel breech in the area immediately surrounding the toucholes and on the side of each barrel for perhaps 1 1/2" forward of toucholes. The stock is of nicely figured walnut with a lovely double shadowline cheekpiece, checkered straight grip and uncheckered forend. The stock rates excellent with about 85% original finish remaining withloss being primarily on the forend between the front of the locks and the square silver wedge escutcheons. The gun comes in its original walnut case with blue baize lining and paper makers label on interior of lid. The accessories include a brass Sykes Patent flask with improved Fireproof top, leather shotpouch, cleaning rod, patch cutter, cleaning implements, rosewood handled turnscrew, leather pouch with six pockets for extra flints and the case key. The condition of the case is excellent with the interior of the lid and the bottom of the covered compartment being numbered to the gun in ink. Affixed to the knob on the one compartment lid is a round disc identifying this gun as once being part of the famous William Keith Neal collection, it was gun number C215 in that collection. The fact that this was part of the finest British gun collection ever assembled in the 20th century is a testament to its overall quality, condition and completeness. A wonderful British sporting arm which likely dates to the first quarter of the 19th century. (16759-2) {ANTIQUE}

Wonderful W.W. Greener Cased Percussion Double Fowler

Lot #323 (Sale Order 323 of 711)

serial #6741, 11 bore (about .750"), 28" barrels with bright excellent bores. This fowler remains in very fine original condition and is of exceptional quality. The barrel rib is engraved "W.W. GREENER NO. 48 DUKE STREET ST. JAMES & NO. 11 STRAND LONDON". The locks and hammers are engraved in relief scroll that is superbly executed. This same fabulous scroll is found at the breech end of barrels, on tang, triggerguard, buttplate tang and tailpipe. The nipples are set in recessed breeches with beautiful flared fences with platinum blow out plugs. The condition of the gun is very nice with the barrels retaining strong original twist pattern with the only thin areas being on sides of barrels just ahead of the locks where there is also some scattered light pitting, primarily on the right tube. The locks retain 85% original color case-hardened finish which is vivid in the more protected areas and a little more subdued in other areas. The stock is of wonderfully figured English walnut with checkered wrist and forend. The stock rates excellent with 90% plus original oil finish remaining and with crisp checkering. The triggerguard retains strong original blue on the bow with the balance bearing a smooth gray patina. The buttplate retains about 60% original blue with the balance being a smooth brown patina with screws still perfectly indexed. The original brass tipped ebony ramrod is present. The gun comes in its original burgundy baize lined walnut case with all partitions remaining firmly intact. Included accessories are a Hawskley powder flask with much original lacquer remaining and with bright fire blue on spring, a leather shot flask and a steel patch cutter marked "10". The condition of the case is excellent inside and out. A really lovely British double fowler. (16759-1) {ANTIQUE}

Cased British Large Bore Percussion Double Rifle By G.H. Daw

Lot #324 (Sale Order 324 of 711)

serial #3037, 14 bore (.693"), 24" Jacob rifled bores which are bright and excellent. This is a very fine quality rifle. The locks are each engraved with lovely 19th century scroll with makers name on each lock. The barrel rib is engraved "G.H. DAW / TELEGRAPH STATION / THREADNEEDLE STREET / LONDON" with fine scroll engraving on breech end of rib and on barrel tang. The locks feature sliding safeties which engage when the hammers are in the fired position. The barrels retains 95% nice quality restored brown finish with subtle damascus pattern showing along with some scattered fine pitting beneath finish. The locks are a pleasing smooth, even gray patina with sharp engraving and no pitting. The triggerguard with checkered pistolgrip spur is engraved and retains 98% restored blue finish. The rifle is stocked in a nice grade of English walnut with checkered wrist and forestock. The stock rates excellent with 95% professionally restored oil finish with perfectly chased checkering which is sharp and crisp. A scroll engraved round patchbox is present on the right side of the butt. The steel buttplate retains 98% restored blue finish with nicely scroll engraved tang. The rifle is sighted with a tiny blade front with single standing and three folding leaf express rear sight graduated from 50 to 250 yards. A brass tipped ramrod is in place along with large sling studs. The rifle comes in its original oak case with green baize lining. The case is in very good condition likely being refinished as well and including a bullet mould, Jacob rifled bullets, two turnscrews, a nipple wrench, empty tin of caps, wadding and a cleaning rod. The interior of the lid shows original makers label "G.H. Daw / formerly Witten & Daw / Patentee and Manufacturer of / IMPROVED FIREARMS". A really cool percussion dangerous game rifle. (16759-10) {ANTIQUE}

Colt Second Model New Hampshire Dragoon Revolver

Lot #325 (Sale Order 325 of 711)

serial #10690 all matching except wedge which is numbered "919", .44 caliber, 7 1/2" part round part octagon barrel with a very good plus gain rifled bore. The left side of the barrel lug is marked "NEW HAMPSHIRE" and the top flat of the barrel lug bears proper address. The left side of frame bears proper "COLT'S / PATENT / U.S." and all markings on this revolver remain clear and legible. This revolver is not fitted with the early style "V" shaped mainspring. The iron surfaces of revolver bear a smoky gray brown patina with some light softening to the barrel edges on octagonal section and with some scattered patches of light pitting present. The cylinder scene is no longer visibly but the serial number on the outer periphery of cylinder is visible and indeed matches the balance of the revolver. The brass grip frame bears a pleasing untouched patina with some scattered light dings in the butt. The one piece walnut grip rates very good having been refinished very long ago but still showing faint, visible and almost legible cartouche on left side. These New Hampshire marked dragoons are very rare and difficult to find, this is a very nice and very honest example. (16520-3241) {ANTIQUE} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Fine British Percussion Double Rifle By Thomas Horsley Of York

Lot #326 (Sale Order 326 of 711)

serial #1030, .53 caliber, 30" barrels with bright excellent bores. This is a wonderful rifle. The locks feature sliding safeties and show lovely scroll engraving with makers name appearing on each lock. The tang is also fully engraved with beautiful scroll appearing on the triggerguard, buttplate tang and tailpipe. The round patchbox is engraved with a large recumbent cat, likely a leopard. The barrels are engraved on top rib "WILKINSON & SON GUN MAKERS TO HER MAJESTY PALL MALL LONDON" and are numbered on underside "5950" with platiunum blow out plugs on either side of breech. The barrels fit perfectly and aside from the barrel address there would be no indication that they were not in fact original to this rifle. The rifle is sighted with a simple bead front and three folding leaf express rear mounted in top rib with dovetail taking the second letter "N" in "LONDON". The original brass tipped ramrod is present and the toeline of stock shows a plain monogram plate. The condition is wonderful with the barrels retaining 90% evenly thinning restored brown finish with some very light pitting visible in some areas. The locks and tang are a wonderful even gray patina and are very smooth and free of pitting. The triggerguard with checkered pistolgrip spur, patchbox and buttplate all retain 95% nice quality restored blue finish. The stock is of a fabulous piece of English walnut and has coarsely checkered wrist and forend and a wonderful round cheekrest. The condition of the stock is excellent as beautifully refinished and the rifle points beautifully with a 14 1/4" length of pull. The locks are very crisp and this rifle would be a joy to shoot. (16759-3) {ANTIQUE}

Colt Third Model Dragoon Revolver

Lot #327 (Sale Order 327 of 711)

serial #18696, .44 caliber, 8" part round part octagon barrel with a very good bore. This late production Dragoon features the rare 8" barrel and has all matching numbers including the wedge. This is a very nice revolver. The cylinder retains about 85% of its original Texas Ranger and Indian fight scene. The iron surfaces retain an even smoky gray colored patina overall with edges and markings all remaining sharp and legible. The brass grip frame retains 90 - 95% original silver-plated finish with a nicely patinated brass showing where finish is thin or missing. The one-piece walnut grip retains about 25% original finish with a small chip from the left toe. The grips fit beautifully and have a lovely appearance. A nice honest 8" Dragoon. (16889-3) {ANTIQUE}

Colt First Model Martial Dragoon Revolver

Lot #328 (Sale Order 328 of 711)

serial #5117 all matching except for unnumbered and badly pitted wedge, .44 caliber, 7 1/2" part round part octagon with a good bore. The barrel bears the New York address reading from breech to muzzle and the left side of the frame is marked "COLT'S / PATENT / U.S.". The revolver has a dovetailed sight mounted in the top flat of the barrel which cuts through the "AD" at the beginning of the word "ADDRESS". Iron surfaces of revolver have been lightly cleaned and bear a flat and even gray color overall. All markings and numbers remain clear and legible except as previously noted. The cylinder scene is no longer visible but the cylinder serial number remains visible. The brass grip frame was also lightly cleaned and is re-acquiring a patina. The one-piece walnut grip rates very good as refinished long ago. The wedge retaining screw is a modern replacement. A good entry level representative example of the First Model Dragoon revolver. (16889-18) {ANTIQUE}

John Walch Navy Model 12 Shot Revolver

Lot #329 (Sale Order 329 of 711)

serial #14, .36 caliber, 6" octagon barrel. This is an interesting and early variant of the Walch revolver which bears a hand engraved address on sides of barrel "Walch / Fire Arms Co. / NY" on left of barrel and "Patented Feb. 8. 1859" on right side of barrel. In addition to these hand engraved markings, the frame is also nicely scroll engraved and the two-piece walnut grips are checkered. The metal surfaces of this revolver retain an even and mostly smooth gray brown patina with some pitting on either side of triggerguard as well as the hammer and rammer plunger. The engraved markings and scroll all remain fully legible and visible and the revolver functions properly. The checkered walnut grips rate very good with a good deal of original finish remaining. It is estimated that only 200 Navy Model Walch revolvers were ever produced with this being a rarer variant with these special markings and engraving. (16889-21) {ANTIQUE}

Colt 1851 Navy First Model Screw-Under-Wedge Revolver

Lot #330 (Sale Order 330 of 711)

serial #792 all matching including wedge, .36 caliber, 7 1/2" barrel with a good bore. This very early Navy shows all proper markings and retains about 20% of its original cylinder scene. The loading lever while matching looks like it may be a nicely aged replacement which has been neatly renumbered to match the balance of the gun. The metal surfaces of the revolver are a dark brown patina, more dark blue gray on the frame with the barrel and cylinder being more brown. The brass squareback triggerguard and backstrap retain perhaps 15 or 20% original silver-plated finish with the balance showing a pleasing mellow patina. The one-piece walnut grip rates good with some old added finish and a fair amount of chipping on the base at either side of backstrap. This wear or damage in inconsistent with the condition of the buttstrap which leads us to conclude that the buttstrap may have been cleaned and re-numbered as the loading lever was and then aged to match. Under a jewelers loupe the form of the numbers is consistent with the numbers on the loading lever. Again, neither of these two issues are obtrusive and they would pass any cursory review as original markings. The screw-under-wedge Navy is one of the most difficult variations for a collector to acquire and this revolver would be a perfectly acceptable example to fill that hole in your collection, in the likely case that you never have another opportunity to acquire an example for less than five figures. (16889-58) {ANTIQUE}

Custom 1903 Springfield Magazine Sporting Rifle By Griffin & Howe

Lot #331 (Sale Order 331 of 711)

serial #211830 (G&H No. 202), 400 Whelen, 24" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barreled action retains about 98% original rust blue. The receiver shows remnants of light pitting, clearly the way G & H received it, the section of the receiver which they cleaned of its markings showing no remnants of pitting at all, the barrel as well shows absolutely no instances of ever having oxidized. The bottom metal retains a similar amount of original blue with excellent-quality flowing scroll and geometric border engraving in about 80% coverage. The bolt body shows only very light operational marks and the bolt knob has been flattened and coarsely checkered on its underside with a nice teardrop-shaped more finely checkered panel on its outer edge. The gun is stocked classic style in a nice grade of American black walnut with a borderless fleur-de-lis checkered panels at the grip and a wrap-around pattern at the forend. The stock itself rates very good with nearly all its original varnish and overall very light handling marks from light use afield. The stock has a smooth horn pistolgrip cap, schnabel tip and checkered steel buttplate showing a 13 3/4" length of pull. One inch sling swivels are fitted and the gun is sighted with a banded sporting ramp front with nicely matted ramp and light engraving around its periphery, with an additional light band of engraving at the junction of barrel and action; a Lyman 48 receiver sight is in place on the rear bridge. This rifle is pictured on page 153 of Custom Gunmakers of the 20th Century, volume 2. Overall a very lovely example, exuding grace, in a very desirable seldom-encountered caliber. (36650-38) {C&R} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Lovely Custom Mauser Magazine Sporting Rifle By John Dubiel

Lot #332 (Sale Order 332 of 711)

serial #92222, 30-06, 24" barrel with an about excellent bore which is bright with sharp rifling but shows some very minor frosting in the grooves. The barreled action retains about 90% original blue, actually appearing stronger, the loss is due primarily to overall fading with some very light muzzle wear (the rust blue actually appearing brown under very bright light). The bolt body is still bright with nice mottled burnishing still present, the extractor is polished bright with some light remnants of oxidation staining. The handle and shroud have toned to a dark gray-brown with the striker being bright. The bottom metal has toned primarily to a pewter and brown and the floorplate is hinged-style with an inside-the-bow release. The rifle is an immaculately stocked classic style in nice English walnut with a rounded left side cheekpiece with a lovely shadow line. The stock rates very good plus to near excellent overall with lovely original varnish and only minor dings and handling marks from a lightly used field gun. The grip checkering is wrap-over and flawlessly executed with mullered borders; the forend pattern is wrap-around and identically nice. Accents include a nice horn forend tip and a blued steel gripcap and there is an antique orange-hue rifle pad fitted at the butt for a 13 1/4" length of pull. There are swivel studs along the toeline and banded on the barrel and the rifle is sighted with a banded sporting ramp front which supports a brass bead showing an neatly stippled face while the rear receiver bridge holds a Lyman receiver sight. The front ring is neatly stippled and the guard screws slightly engraved. The top of barrel is marked "Made by John Dubiel Ardmore Okla. No.509", the caliber marking is nearer the breech. The lines of this rifle are wonderful, it exudes grace at every turn and is just a beautiful piece of craftsmanship; it shoulders as though it were made specifically for you. (36650-41) {C&R} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Exceptional Duane Wiebe Custom Mauser Magazine Sporting Rifle

Lot #333 (Sale Order 333 of 711)

serial #56414, 338 Win Mag, 24" sporter barrel with a bright excellent, unfired bore. The metal surfaces on this lovely rifle retain and 99% plus fine satin blue. The Mauser Oberndorf-marked action has had its rear receiver bridge nicely flattened, the charging clip guide gone; the receiver was professionally drilled and tapped to accept telescopic sight bases. The bolt the body, extractor collar and follower are all finely engine-turned, remaining bright-excellent. A custom low swept bolt handle has been fitted for scope clearance and exhibits two teardrop-shaped bordered checkered panels top and bottom while the bolt shroud has been fitted with a wing type Winchester model 70-style safety. The Custom Gun & Rifle bottom metal features a hinged floorplate with inside-the-bow release. The rifle has been flawlessly stocked by Mr. Wiebe in a very nice grade of English walnut, classic-style without cheekpiece. The grip is beautifully checkered in a point pattern which wraps over the wrist and features mullered borders, the forearm showing a matching wraparound pattern, equally as flawlessly executed. Accents include an ebony forend tip, lovely blued steel gripcap and a solid red Olde English rifle pad providing a length of pull of 13 3/4". The stock rates excellence to as-new and is satin finished and shows some stunning grain on the left and right of butt. The arm is fitted with Mr. Wiebe's lovely sling swivel bases masterfully inletted and contoured to the stock and a commercial adjustable trigger is fitted. A stunning rifle with beautiful lines and edges so crisp you could cut yourself on them; the inletting is skin-tight. Really an exceptional American sporting rifle. (36652-33)

Custom 1903 Springfield Sporting And Target Rifle By Ross King With Pope Barrel

Lot #334 (Sale Order 334 of 711)

serial #1230726, 30-06, 25" medium weight Pope barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barreled action retains about 95% original blue with the loss due only to some light high edge wear and even fading. The bolt body remains mostly bright with the handle slightly forged and swept for scope clearance showing a nice knurled band around the center of the knob. The shroud retains some dark case-hardening, the striker is headless, the safety is reversed National Match style, additionally there has been a polished hardened steel bearing surface added to the front leading edge of the cocking piece wear it engages the sear. The bottom metal is fading to a dark gray-green fading parkerizing showing wear to pewter on its sharp edges. The gun is stocked classic style without cheekpiece and the stock rates very good to very good plus showing much original varnish and minor dings and handling marks near overall. There is a bone pistolgrip cap, nice schnabel tip, 1 1/4" sling swivels and of the length of pull to the cupped checkered aluminum buttplate is 13 1/4". The top of the barrel is marked "H.M. Pope" with the underside showing Popes markings "594 / FR / EL / 14(over)0 /10/5/21" the barrel is also stamped in Popes single die "H.M. Pope" along with "W.D. Murphy" ahead of the Pope markings. There was a forward bedding block into-which the front sling swivel screwed, it has come un-soldered but is still in the stock and could easily be reattached to the underside of the barrel if one wished. The stock shows some nice checkered panels which are bordered and accented with light foliate flourishes and there seems to be some nice grain in the butt. The gun is sighted with what appears to be a standard military style 1903 front sight and a Lyman 48 rear which has no bridge, there is a blank in the slot. A one piece steel Redfield base mounts an Unertl 10x43 Vulture telescopic sight with crosshair reticle and bright excellent optics. The scope itself rates about very good with numerous mounting marks from the years and scratches and fading finish. The action has been narrowed along its rear tang as King learned from Wundhammer and there has been a small flatspring-loaded roller fitted to the underside of the tang which bears upon the striker, giving it consistent position each time for a consistent trigger pull, indeed the let off is crisp and light; there is a small hole at the rear of the triggerguard bow wear it would appear as though a setscrew for overtravel was once fitted. While no record of this serial number could be found, it is interesting to note serial numbers 1230724 and 1230736 are both listed as National Match rifles in the SRS "Summary of DCM Rifle Sales". Really a super-looking rifle from Mr. Roscoe C. King, protŽgŽ of Ludwig Wundhammer, with an absolutely lovely Pope barrel which likely shoots single hole groups still. (36650-18) {C&R} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Custom 1903 Rock Island Magazine Sporting Rifle By Adolph Minar

Lot #335 (Sale Order 335 of 711)

serial #40010, 257 Roberts, 24" Sukalle barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 98% nicely restored rust blue finish, showing some light muzzle wear and perhaps a very widely scattered, very light handling mark here and there, most prominent on the triggerguard bow. The receiver races and follower are honed bright, as is the extractor, the extractor with some very light oxidation staining. The bolt handle has been nicely polished and narrowed by Minar, the knob is smooth. The rifle is stocked classic style with a nice rounded left-sided shadow line cheekpiece, in a very nice straight-grain piece of English walnut. The stock shows very nice checkered panels left and right at the grip, with double borders, while the forearm shows a nice wrap-around pattern. The stock itself rates very good plus with near overall minor dings and handling marks from the years and appears unmolested. There is a nice bone forend tip, hard rubber pistolgrip cap and a grooved bone buttplate giving a length of pull of 14", there is some very minor insect damage on the butt. There are front and rear swivels currently installed, the rear swivel does not match the front and is likely a replacement made at a later time. The rifle is sighted with a banded sporting ramp front with nicely stippled face, which supports a brass bead sight, the rear bridge with a Lyman aperture sight. The underside of the barrel is marked with William Sukalle's "S" in oval proof in, and numbered 2635. It is known that Minar and Sukalle traded work, it is highly likely many of his rifles will be Sukalle barreled. Adolph Minar died as a comparatively young man at the age of 56 and did not have the opportunity to build many rifles. In fact his daughter revealed that she felt he had made about 36 total. His work was the subject of a number of articles in publications or books, all glowingly praising his work and how very fine it was. Jack O'Connor absolutely loved his Minar rifle, and Mr. Petrov was able to compare the two and determine this rifle as a Minar. The lines, construction and execution are all wonderful on this rifle, second only to or on par with Harry Rodgers' work; it hangs perfectly. A fine rifle from a very very rare, short-lived maker. (36650-40) {C&R} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Smith & Wesson No. 3 Second Model Russian Topbreak Revolver

Lot #336 (Sale Order 336 of 711)

serial #37850, 44 Russian, 7" barrel with a lightly pitted and oxidized bore. This fine revolver retains about 90% original nickel plating and blue finish with scattered light oxidation blemishes and flaking finish on the metal surfaces. The muzzle has worn on the left side probably from holster wear. The barrel near the frame has worn plating from firing and cleaning. The trigger guard, trigger and hammer are now mostly a brown hue with silver overtones on the trigger but the bluing on the top latch remains strong. The smooth walnut grips which are correctly serial numbered to the gun remain in very good condition with scattered light dents, scratches and dings. All appropriate parts have correct matching assembly numbers (1643). They initials "DTE" are very lightly scratched on the bottom of the frame forward of the trigger guard and the "Schuyler Hartley Graham" distributors SH in a diamond mark stamped on the butt near the lanyard swivel. (86520-2175) {ANTIQUE} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Scarce Smith & Wesson Lady Smith Target Model Revolver

Lot #337 (Sale Order 337 of 711)

serial #17942, 22 Long, 6" barrel with a lightly frosted bore. This third model target retains about 85% original finish with the grip frame having flaked to a brown hue showing evidence of scattered light handling wear on the metal surfaces. The remaining finish is a mottled mix of thinning blue with scattered purple overtones. The cylinder flutes retains strong original deep blue finish with the remaining surfaces thinning plus a light turn ring is present. The hammer and trigger retain case-hardened colors that are thinning with silvering seen on the face of the trigger and light operation marks present. The unmarked smooth walnut grips with gold S&W medallions are in very good condition with lightly flaking finish, scattered scratches and dents, and a 3/4" long pronounced indentation on the right panel. The rear sight is correct but the front sight has a Patridge style blade in lieu of the Paine style. All appropriate parts are correctly numbered to the gun. The 22 perfected target Lady Smiths are scarce and this fine specimen would be a welcome addition to any collection. (86520-2094) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Frontier Single Action Top Break Revolver

Lot #338 (Sale Order 338 of 711)

serial #644, 44-40 W.C.F., 6 1/2" barrel with a lightly frosted bore. This revolver retains about 80% plus original nickel finish with evenly scattered flaking, bubbling and oxidation on the surfaces. The trigger guard, trigger and hammer have worn to a gunmetal gray with brown overtones featuring scattered oxidation and pitting. There are sprinkled light dents, scratches and surface pits on the metal surfaces with a series of impact marks on both sides of the frame just below the latch. Real mother-of-pearl grips with no markings are fitted to the gun. They are in near excellent condition with a small check observed on the right panel near the frame. All appropriate parts are correctly numbered to the gun. Frontier models in 44-40 were made to compete with the Colt Single Action Army with 2,072 completed. Poor sales forced the company to convert 786 to 44 Russian for sale to the Japanese leaving a little over 1200 in original caliber. (86520-1172) {ANTIQUE} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Smith & Wesson 1St Model Lady Smith Revolver

Lot #339 (Sale Order 339 of 711)

serial #4269, 22 Long, 3" barrel with a near excellent bore exhibiting faint scattered frosting. This attractive little revolver retains about 85% original factory blue finish that has flaked along the backstrap and to a lesser extent the frontstrap which are now a mottled mix of grays and brown. There are some scattered light handling marks, high edge wear and thinning finish on the remaining surfaces. The hammer and trigger retain a commensurate amount of case-hardened colors with handling wear to the face of the trigger and top of the hammer. The diamond checkered hard rubber grips are in near excellent condition with a few light handling marks. The grips are correctly numbered to the gun as well as all other appropriate parts. This is a beautiful revolver with lots of condition. (86520-141) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Smith & Wesson 3Rd Model Lady Smith Revolver

Lot #340 (Sale Order 340 of 711)

serial #21579, 22 Long, 3" barrel with an excellent bore. This lovely little M frame retains about 85% plus original factory blue finish. The backstrap and part of the frontstrap have flaked to a brown patina with intermixed blue. The remaining surfaces have some scattered light scratches, oxidation blemishes and a turn ring on the cylinder. The hammer and trigger retain surprisingly vigorous case-hardened colors with very light wear and operation marks. The smooth walnut factory grips with gold S&W medallions are in very good to excellent condition with scattered light dents and handling marks. The hand written numbers on the grips have been written over and are not legible but all other appropriate parts have correct matching serial numbers. This is a truly exquisite revolver with lots of honest condition. (86520-4197) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Sharps New Model 1863 Percussion Carbine

Lot #341 (Sale Order 341 of 711)

serial #75925, 52 cal., 22" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel is a light brown patina with some minor oxidation staining, light scuffs and impact marks. The frame is lighter smoky gray patina with some brown accents and faint traces of case colors on the left side of the frame. The barrel and frame show proper markings and the barrel is numbered to the frame under the forearm. The walnut stock and forearm rate very good plus with light dents and handling marks, the buttstock having a bit more wear with an old long shallow rub mark along the left side of the stock. The are no inspector markings, the brass front sight blade has a line of solder along the top edge, the sling ring and bar are present and the action remains crisp. An overall very good 1863 Sharps carbine. (56858-1) {ANTIQUE}

Smith Civil War Carbine By American Machine Works

Lot #342 (Sale Order 342 of 711)

serial #11197, 21 5/8" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel retains about 85% original blue evenly toning to brown with a few light dings and sporadic specks of fine oxidation, the barrel latch retaining equal bright original fire blue with fine oxidation staining. The frame retains about 95% original bright case colors mellowing on the left side of the frame forward of the sling bar. The barrel and frame are numbered alike, the frame is properly marked and the left barrel flat is marked "L.F.R.". The walnut stock and forearm rate excellent with a sharp cartouche, a few light marks and blemishes. A fabulous and excellent example of a Smith carbine. (56915-14) {ANTIQUE}

Warner Civil War Carbine

Lot #343 (Sale Order 343 of 711)

serial #1914, 50 Warner RF, 20" round barrel with an about very good bore showing modest oxidation and pinprick pitting. The iron surfaces are a smoky gray with some fine pinprick pitting on the hammer and sling ring. The brass action and buttplate are a lightly tarnished goldenrod patina with shallow impact and ring marks on the left side of the frame along with a handful of light dings in the left side of the frame, breech block and buttplate. The left side of the frame is marked "JAMES WARNER SPRINGFIELD, MASS / WARNER'S PATENT" and the left side of the barrel is stamped "C.S.L." The plain walnut stock and forend rate fine with a handful of light handling marks and a "C.S.L." inspector cartouche on the left wrist. The barrel, frame and buttplate are numbered alike, additionally there is a small "3" stamped in the interior of the breechblock and frame. The upper stock bolt is a later slightly short replacement. An overall very good example of the Warner Civil War carbine. (56889-110) {ANTIQUE}

U.S. Model 1863 Lindsay Double Rifle Musket

Lot #344 (Sale Order 344 of 711)

.58 cal., 41 1/8" barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a nice example of these interesting Civil War muskets. The top of the barrel is properly marked "LINDSAY / PATENT'D OCT. 9. 1860" and the top of the buttplate is marked "U.S.", both remaining clear and legible. The bright metal surfaces are lightly blending to brown with scattered spots of fine oxidation stain and pinprick pitting. The walnut stock rates very good with light handling marks, lightly softened cartouches and edges and a thin crack through the wrist which should be an easy repair for a good wood person. The musket comes with a proper tulip shaped ramrod and socket bayonet. An overall very good example Lindsay two shot musket. (56889-96) {ANTIQUE}

Sharps Model 1853 Percussion Sporting Rifle

Lot #345 (Sale Order 345 of 711)

serial #8342, 36 cal., 24" octagon barrel with very good bore having strong rifling with pinprick pitting most prominent towards the muzzle. The barrel and lockplate show a very light cleaning and are a dull gray-brown overall with faint evidence of old pinprick pitting. The barrel markings are still present; "PATENT" and date on the lockplate are no longer visible. The frame and hammer are a darker mottled gray and brown, the lever and forend tip remain bright and the buttplate and patchbox are dull brown with some fine pinprick pitting and oxidation. The only marking on the rear tang is the serial number and along with the barrel, breechblock and buttplate, are all numbered alike. The buttstock and forend rate about very good with added light varnish, minor dents and handling marks and a couple thin cracks in the toe. The front sight insert is missing, the folding rear sight is equipped with an elevator but graduation marks are no longer visible and the lower rear tang is equipped with a saddle ring. A very good example overall. (56915-4) {ANTIQUE}

Sharps Model 1851 "Boxlock" Carbine

Lot #346 (Sale Order 346 of 711)

serial #395, .52 caliber, 21 5/8" round barrel with an evenly pitted bore that still shows deep rifling its whole length. This example is in the military carbine configuration with no patchbox and has the long sling bar on left side. The barrel bears inspectors intials "RSL", the top tang is marked "C. SHARPS / PATENT / 1848" and bears serial number "395". The primer door shows proper Maynard patent mark however, the barrel does not show a Robbins & Lawrence mark, it was just never applied. This is a very honest, early and desirable Sharps carbine. Metal surfaces of carbine bear a wonderful even, rich brown patina with some scattered patches of light surface oxidation in areas with some fine scattered pitting on the frame and lock, mostly on right side. The original sights and iron sling bar are in place. The walnut stock and forend rate very good plus and again are very nice showing some original finish, having never been sanded. They have a rich dark color and the buttstock shows a beautifully executed repair to a moderate sized chip from toe. The wood matches very well and the repair is difficult to see. These carbines are quite scarce and this particular one has an extremely pleasing and honest appearance. (16915-5) {ANTIQUE}

Exceptional Remington New York State Rolling Block Carbine

Lot #347 (Sale Order 347 of 711)

50-70 CF, 22" barrel with a bright excellent bore which shows a couple spots of very light oxidation. The barrel retains about 97-98% original blue, the loss is due primarily to some very light fading and the tiny handling marks and scratches that come from the years. The barrel band is a nice mottled oil quenched case-hardened gray, retaining nearly all its original finish, the band spring is a lovely pale fire temper blue. The frame and triggerplate retain 98% plus vivid color case-hardening. The trigger, hammer, breechblock and their associated pins retain all their original bright polish with only some extremely light staining on the hammer and thumb piece of the breechblock. The buttplate as well shows nearly all its original color case-hardening with the tiniest hint of wear at the heel and toe. The buttstock rates excellent with only minor dings and handling marks and a small bruise near the cartouche, the cartouche itself being very crisp. The forend is in a similar state of condition with only very minor handling marks scattered about its surface. The mechanism is crisp and functional. An exceptional New York State rolling block carbine from-which it would be difficult to upgrade. (36915-2) {ANTIQUE}

Palmer Bolt Action Carbine By E.G. Lamson & Co.

Lot #348 (Sale Order 348 of 711)

54 RF, 20" barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a fine example of these rather scarce Vermont manufactured carbines. The lockplate is properly marked as is the top of the action. The barrel bears an even brown patina with generous traces of original blue with a few light blemishes and specks of fine oxidation staining. The lock retains all its brilliant crisp original case colors and the colors on the iron barrel band, triggerguard and buttplate have mellowed to a smooth brownish-gray. The walnut stock rates excellent with nearly all its original reddish-brown oil finish with sharp edges, a few minor handling marks and a crisp "MM" cartouche. There is an additional small "MM" stamped in the wood just below the front sling bar bolt matching the marking in the left side of the barrel below the rear sight. The action remains strong and mechanically functional. A fantastic high quality Palmer carbine. (56915-12) {ANTIQUE}

U.S. Model 1807 Flintlock "Indian Carbine" By Springfield Armory

Lot #349 (Sale Order 349 of 711)

54 cal., 33 1/2" barrel with an oxidized bore. The barrel is primarily dark brown with scattered fine oxidation staining, light pinprick pitting and a covering of flaking dried protective oil. The breech end of the barrel shows lightly fading eaglehead and VP proofs and "U.S." marking. The lock is an even mixture of dull brown and pewter with pinprick pitting and dried protective oil and is dated with an almost faded 1808 at the rear. This gun is a reconversion to flint with a ground an enlarged touchole and a collapsed reproduction spring leaving the frizzen loose and inoperable. The brass furniture has a tarnished ochre patina and is dated 1808 on the tang of the buttplate. The stock rates good overall with numerous handling marks, missing splintered edges along either forend, a large chip at the heel and a large "M A / 2" spear head shaped cartouche in the left rear of the buttstock. Included with the carbine is a replacement button tip iron ramrod. A good to very good condition example of the very scarce "Indian Carbines". (56839-1) {ANTIQUE}

Special "One Of Nine" Presentation Harrington & Richardson M1 Garand Rifle

Lot #350 (Sale Order 350 of 711)

30-06, 24" LMR barrel dated "8 55" with a near excellent bore that is mostly bright but has one spot with a few very light pits about midway down. The rifle exhibits arsenal quality parkerizing with nearly 99% remaining blending with light oxidation staining and a few small specks of light oxidation scattered throughout. The walnut stocks rate excellent and have a few light dings and fine handling marks. The stocks are correctly unmarked due to never having been sent for military acceptance but are definitely GI quality. The heel of the receiver is a slightly darker color and is dated "1955" along the rear with "ONE OF NINE" below circled H&R Inc and Line Material Company factory logos. The model identifier roll mark along the rear is also a different font than the standard H&R production with the "&" being quite unique. Beside the barrel, the parts are all H&R except for the trigger group which is by International Harvester Inc, this compilation has been seen on other existing "One of Nine" examples as well. An accompanying letter states that this rifle was presented to Joseph H. Quick who served as the President and General Manager of Harrington & Richardson between 1951 and 1954. The letter also states that nine such unserial numbered rifles were produced and were presented to executives of Harrington & Richardson, International Harvester and the Line Material Company. These three companies were the major commercial producers of M1 Garand rifles during the Korean War era. The letter is signed by Joseph Quick's son Kenneth and was notarized in February of this year. Writer Bob Seijas mentioned "the one of nine project" in an article for the Garand Collector's Association Journal Volume 6 Issue 2 in the Spring of 1992 "Holding the Line: The Story of the Line Material Corp." Bob describes in the article that as Line Materials barrel contracts drew to a close in 1955, several of the key men at Line wanted one of these rifles to commemorate their experiences. Despite stern warnings about misappropriation of Government property, they decided to do something about it and were able to procure enough components (out of channel) to construct nine special M1 rifles, three each for key people at Line, IHC and H&R. The nine receivers were supplied by H&R, barrels by Line, and internal parts by IHC and HRA. The receivers were unserialed but were marked with the logos of H&R and LM Corp., the year 1955. This information, along with the family letter, further validates the origin of and provides needed provenance to this unique rifle. Having been presented to the GM of H&R during some of the finest Garand production years makes it even more one-of-a-kind. A truly rare post-war issue Garand that is in near new condition and would be the epitome of a serious Garand collection. A photo of Joseph H. Quick and a short professional bio clipping are also included. (46857-4) {C&R}

Rare E-Series M1 Carbine By Underwood

Lot #351 (Sale Order 351 of 711)

serial #E134, 30 Carbine, 18" unmarked barrel with an excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 85-90% of what appears to be the original parkerized finish that is thinning and flaking to brown patina, the balance blending to a mottled gray. The walnut stocks rate excellent and feature a two-rivet handguard that is correctly "M-U" marked on the underside and a low-wood buttstock with the same marking in the sling channel. The buttstock has no inspector's cartouches or acceptance markings but has some nice subtle figure and a nicer non-military finish. Carbine has an early style trigger group, narrow barrel band and a flip-up rear sight, all correct features for an early production carbine. A tan canvas sling and steel oiler are included, there is no magazine present. This carbine was part of a limited production by Underwood which Larry Ruth lists in his book War Baby! The U.S. Caliber 30 Carbine as being an experimental or presentation model, separate from the "X" series experimental carbines. Though little information is available on the production or dissemination of this series it appears that very few were made and only a handful are known to be in circulation now. At the time Ruth was writing his definitive work, he referred to only two "E" numbered examples known at that time, one that shipped to a sub-contractor in December of 1943. Very few others have appeared sporadically since but no further information has surfaced regarding them. A terrific investment opportunity for the serious M1 Carbine collector to own an excellent condition example of these, the rarest of the rare Underwoods. (46917-1) {C&R}

Winchester Pre '64 Model 70 Target Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #352 (Sale Order 352 of 711)

serial #97093, 257 Roberts, 24" target barrel with a bright, excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this 1948 vintage rifle retain about 99% original blue with only a few very light handling marks present on the barrel and floorplate, the bolt is correctly numbered to the rifle. The smooth walnut target stock rates excellent and has a few very small dings. The stock features a wide beavertail forend with handstop rail and handstop. Swivels are also included. The rifle is equipped with a factory globe front sight and has a Lyman WH adjustable rear sight with aperture mounted to the rear of the receiver. The barrel is factory tapped for a target block mount. This is a wonderful Target model in a very desirable caliber and in excellent condition that appears to have seen very little use and would make a fine addition to any Model 70 collection. (46520-2321) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Winchester Model 70 Bull Gun Bolt Action Target Rifle

Lot #353 (Sale Order 353 of 711)

serial #301980, 30-06, 28" bull barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 99% original blue. The in-the-white bolt is showing some light staining and is unnumbered. The pistolgrip walnut target stock with wide beavertail forend rates excellent with a couple of very minor handling blemishes and several light dings primarily along the toe line. The stock features a handstop and sling swivel fitted to a short handstop rail on the forend, a palm rest rail also under the forend, a sling swivel on the toe line, and an adjustable rubber faced aluminum buttpad. The gun is fitted with a pair of scope blocks, a Redfield International Match front globe sight, and a Redfield Olympic rear aperture sight. This gun appears to have seen little use and may even be unused. It comes with a set of front sight inserts, a leather sling, an aluminum palm rest adapter rail, and an unmarked and likely its original wooded crate. (126520-1160) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Winchester Model 52A Sporter Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #354 (Sale Order 354 of 711)

serial #41075A, 22 LR, 24" barrel with an excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 90% original blue with a few light handling marks that are present on the receiver and along the barrel and some mottled loss on the triggerguard. The top of the receiver has been tapped for mounts and shows evidence of target blocks having once been installed. The checkered walnut sporting stock rates excellent and has a dark oil finish, a Niedner style checkered steel buttplate, and an ebony forend tip. The stock features a left side cheek rest, the correct sling swivel bases, has two small diamond inlays on each side of the forearm and a spacer of the same material under the factory pistolgrip cap. Rifle is equipped with a globe style front sight with insert and has a Lyman adjustable rear sight with aperture mounted to the receiver. Included is a single detachable magazine. A terrific 1938 vintage Sporter model that has had some minor modification but remains in excellent condition overall. A very shootable and nice looking rifle. (46520-2361) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Winchester Model 52B Sporter Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #355 (Sale Order 355 of 711)

serial #75512B, 22 LR, 24" barrel with an excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 98-99% of the original blue finish with a few light handling marks being present. The checkered walnut stock rates excellent with a few light dings and some light flaking to the original varnish finish. The stock features diamond checkered patterns, an ebony forend tip, a left side cheek rest, sling swivel studs and a Niedner style checkered steel buttplate. The hard rubber pistolgrip cap has some light abrasions on one side. The rifle is equipped with the correct hooded front sight and no rear sight is present. Mounted to the receiver is a Lyman Alaskan 2.5X All-Weather riflescope. The scope is mounted via a Redfield one-piece base and features a target dot reticle and excellent optics. A single factory magazine is included. A very honest 1952 vintage Model 52B Sporter that is in excellent condition overall. (46520-2268) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Winchester Model 1886 Lightweight Takedown Rifle

Lot #356 (Sale Order 356 of 711)

serial #143809, 45-70, 22" round barrel with a bright excellent bore. This rifle is in a truly superb state of condition. The metal surfaces retain 85% original blue finish with the high edges of the frame toning to a light pewter-brown with some minor pinprick pitting and scratches. The lever still holds about 90% of its vibrant case-hardened color with some light pitting and areas that have toned to a pewter-brown patina as well; a lacquer has been sprayed over the lever to prevent further flaking. The straight grip walnut buttstock and forend rate about excellent overall with added finish and some very light scattered dings and dents from the years. Featured is a Winchester Express front bead sight and an Express three leaf rear sight. Any 1886 collector would surely appreciate the fine quality of this beautiful takedown rifle. (156520-408) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Winchester Model 1892 Special Order Lever Action Carbine

Lot #357 (Sale Order 357 of 711)

serial #663373, 44 WCF, 20" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel and magazine tube retain 80% original blue finish with some thinning in select areas and silvering at the muzzle as well as some scattered surface oxidation. The frame and barrel band retain about 30% original blue finish which has toned to a brown patina while the remaining metal has toned to a light pewter-brown patina; the strongest amount of blue is in the area surrounding the saddlering. The lever and hammer have toned to a dark brown patina with no remnants of any case-hardened color left. The saddlering has been wrapped in a red tape and has rubbed on the receiver over the years leaving a ring shaped section of bare metal. The plain straight grip walnut buttstock with special order shotgun butt and forend rate very good to near excellent overall with some typical light dings and handling marks and some lightly added finish. Featured are a standard blade front sight and ladder style carbine rear sight as well as a Lyman adjustable tang peep sight. A truly fine example of a special order 1892 Carbine in a very desirable caliber. (156520-3713) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Winchester Model 71 Deluxe Lever Action Rifle

Lot #358 (Sale Order 358 of 711)

serial #1509, 348 W.C.F., 24" flat crown barrel with a bright, excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this 1936 vintage long-tang rifle retain about 99% original blue with a few very light handling marks and some very faint wear marks. Nearly all of the loss is seen on the checkered steel buttplate which is lightly graying along the edges. The deluxe grade checkered walnut stocks rate excellent and have a few light dings along the comb-line but retain nearly all of what appears to be the original finish. The rifle is equipped with a correct hooded ramp front sight, the rear sight has been replaced with a slot blank and the bolt is equipped with a factory aperture peep sight. A set of deluxe style factory sling swivels are included. This is a terrific example of these early production long-tang deluxe rifles that is in about as-new condition as you are likely to ever find. (46652-32) {C&R}

Rare Winchester Model 1876 Special Order Saddlering Carbine

Lot #359 (Sale Order 359 of 711)

serial #39747, 45-65, 24" round barrel with an about very good bore with some bright areas surrounded by patches of mild pitting. The barrel, forend tip and barrel band are a nice even mottled pewter-brown patina with scattered light pitting throughout and about 5-10% original blue finish at the breech end of the barrel in protected areas. The frame, dust cover and tangs retain 75-80% nickel plated finish with light flaking, primarily on the load port and side plates, with a light brown stain surrounding the edges of the side plates as well as some light handling marks. The front lower right corner of the frame shows a small section of minor pitting. The hammer and lever retain 10% case-hardened color near the root of the lever on the inner wall however the rest of the surfaces have toned to a dark pewter-brown with some scattered light pits. The plain straight grip walnut buttstock and full length forend rate very good to near excellent with some dings and dents from the years as well as some lightly added finish. There is some light oil soaking at the wrist and rust staining leeching into the wood at the buttplate. This rifle features inletted sling swivels, fixed blade front sight and ladder style carbine rear sight. The saddle ring is present in the stud. Special orders include special length barrel, nickel plated receiver and bayonet lug on the forend tip. A nicely configured and honest special order Model 1876 that would be a fantastic acquisition for any advanced Winchester lever gun collector. (156520-1789) {ANTIQUE} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Winchester Model 1876 Saddlering Carbine Of Alberta Provincial Police

Lot #360 (Sale Order 360 of 711)

serial #24023, 45-75, 22" barrel with a good bore showing moderate pitting throughout. The barrel, forend tip and barrel band show a pleasing even brown patina with small scattered patches of oxidation staining and some pewter tones at the muzzle. The frame, dust cover and tangs show a similar aged brown-pewter patina with scattered oxidation staining and light handling marks. The hammer and lever show one small spot of case-hardened color at the root of the lever however the rest of the surfaces have toned to a dark mottled pewter-brown with some oxidation staining as well. The plain straight grip walnut buttstock and full length forend rate about good with several dings, scratches and bruises from the years. A 4" crack is emerging midway down the left side of the upper tang and is joined with a 1" crack coming off of the tang closer to the end; there is some slight flex in the wrist and the buttstock is loosely fit to the frame but would be a routine fix for a good woodman. Just behind the lower tang stamped in the toeline is the characters "APP 90". The Alberta Provincial Police would use these carbines as service rifles for patrolman on horseback during the gold rush era. The lever catch is missing from the lower tang as is the saddlering stud and ring from the frame. Featured is a fixed blade front sight and ladder style carbine rear sight. An honest 1876 Carbine that has seen plenty of time exploring the frontier. (156520-3702) {ANTIQUE} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Winchester Model 1873 Rimfire Lever Action Rifle

Lot #361 (Sale Order 361 of 711)

serial #242227B, 22 Short, 24" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel, full length magazine and forend cap have toned to a mottled pewter-brown patina with patches of oxidation staining and about 10% original blue finish remaining in protected areas. The frame, dust cover and tangs show an even plum brown patina with patches of mottled pewter-brown mixed in with some light scattered oxidation staining. The lever and hammer are a dark pewter-brown with no remnants of any original case-hardened color. The plain straight grip walnut buttstock and forend rate about very good overall with several dings and handling marks present from the years as well as some added finish and oil soaking at the wrist and toeline. This rifle features a fixed blade front sight and sporting rear sight. A fine example of the first rimfire repeater ever produced. (156520-6926) {ANTIQUE}

Winchester Model 1866 Lever Action Musket

Lot #362 (Sale Order 362 of 711)

serial #42468, 44 RF, 27" barrel with a fair bore with moderate pitting. The barrel, magazine tube and barrel bands have toned to a mottled pewter-brown patina throughout with several patches of dark oxidation staining, primarily along the barrel, with some light scattered handling marks. The brass frame and buttplate exhibit a pleasing untouched mellow patina with light dings and dents; the edges are well defined and the sideplates are very tight. The hammer and lever bear a mottled pewter-brown patina with perhaps a hint or two of case-hardened color on the hammer. The loading gate retains about 90% original blue finish with some light fading and slight operational loss. The smooth straight grip walnut buttstock and forend rate very good overall with the exception of some expected handling marks from the years and a few cracks, one that runs along the entire bottom of the forend, and three that emerge from the rear of the upper tang ranging in lengths of 1/4" to 1". A name was once stamped on the left side of the buttstock however it is illegible now. This rifle features sling swivels, a blade front sight and ladder style musket rear sight; the sliding elevator is missing on the ladder as is the lever catch. The original cleaning rod is present in the buttstock. Overall a fine example of an investment quality 1866 musket with plenty of honesty and character. (156689-92) {ANTIQUE}

Maynard Model 1882 No. 14 Long-Range Creedmoor Rifle

Lot #363 (Sale Order 363 of 711)

serial #23445, is 44-100, 32" round barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel retains about 97% what appears to be fading original blue, come which actually tones to plum under very bright light. Under very close scrutiny one can discern for plugged holes atop the barrel which are nearly invisible, the blue, polish and patina on the barrel is very old however. The frame is a mottled smoky case-hardened gray showing some trace colors with Tony to plum along the lower tang. The side plate shows some very nice color case-hardening and may be a replacement from the period of use but it fits very well and has been in place for a very very long time. The lever retains some strong trace case colors, the balance a mottled smoky case-hardened patina. The checkered straight grip walnut buttstock rates otherwise very good with much original varnish and some light handling marks and dings. The rear sight seat for the long-range sight has been filled with a piece of lighter colored walnut. The original checkered hard rubber butt with widows peak is no longer present, only the widow's peak remains and there is a 3/4" Pachmayr old English pad in place at the butt. The pistolgrip insert is present inside the lever loop, the pistolgrip is not present however, the forend rates very good plus, now devoid of varnish and with a small crack along its left edge. Barrel-to-frame lockup is excellent and the barrel is numbered to the gun in the identical font, the mechanism is crisp and functions well. The rifle is sighted with a windage adjustable globe front with interchangeable inserts (none are included) and there is a long-range adjustable aperture sight on the tang. Included with the gun are two bullet moulds, a breech seater, and a small box with an assortment of links, extractors and a firing pin for a model 1873. The small parts are in a cardboard box which lists the parts within and reads "from AO Niedner" additionally an antique piece of paper is included in the box. Written in pencil is "this rubber buttplate was fitted by AO Niedner Dowagiac Mich July 1921". It is not possible to tell with any degree of certainty if this slip of paper is referring to this firearm, clearly there were no Pachmayr-marked Olde English pads in 1921. The gun comes in a hardwood carry case with green felt lining. Nonetheless this is still a very nice No. 14 Creedmoor rifle, a custom buttplate would go a long way to improving its looks but the bore is immaculate and the rifle likely shoots beautifully. (36650-57) {ANTIQUE} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Maynard Model 1882 No. 16 Improved Target Rifle

Lot #364 (Sale Order 364 of 711)

serial #11248, 38-50 Maynard, 28" part octagon part round barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel retains about 95-97% original blue, showing some minor fading, wear to pewter on the sharp edges of the octagonal section and some minor handling marks and dings from the years, There are three very small areas of pitting on the underside of the barrel ahead of the forearm. The frame is primarily a mottled smoky gray case-hardened patina toning to a darker gray along its front edge where the natural carry point is; the lever a dark mottled gray and plum. The hammer shows traces of blue temper with the firing pin a deep fire blue, the face of the trigger very neatly checkered, the trigger showing some good original blue. The checkered walnut pistolgrip buttstock rates very good plus to excellent showing some lovely grain figure, nearly all its original varnish and light dings and handling marks from the years. It is fitted with a nice Swiss butt which rates excellent showing only wear on the very nubs of the hooks. The schnabel-tip forend rates excellent as well with much original varnish and a very small chip missing along its right upper edge. The rifle is sighted with a windage adjustable spirit level globe front sight, no rear sight seat, and a mid-range aperture sight on the tang with dial-adjustable aperture disk. Oddly, the barrel is numbered "2583" but fits and locks up perfectly, the stocks matching each other very well also. Really a very nice example of the No. 16 Target rifle which likely shoots as good as it looks. (36651-42) {ANTIQUE}[John and Jan Wills Collection]

Custom Marlin Ballard Pope-Barreled Single Shot Target Rifle

Lot #365 (Sale Order 365 of 711)

serial #983, 33-40, 31 1/2" octagon No. 4 weight Winchester Repeating Arms marked Pope-rifled barrel with false muzzle and a bright excellent bore. The barrel retains about 92% maker blue, the loss is due to some light high edge wear and a general fading with minor scattered dings and handling marks. The frame retains perhaps 40% muting color case-hardening, the balance a mottled smoky gray case-hardened patina. The Pope fingergroove lever is interesting in that it is made of brass, brazed to what was likely the original closing lever of the rifle, the two neatly melded together, likely once nickel plated. The checkered walnut pistolgrip buttstock rates very good plus with overall light dings and handling marks showing a bit of added finish but some stunning grain figure on the left side around the Germanic, somewhat squarish cheekpiece. The point of comb has been relieved at some point to accommodate laying down of the rear sight. There is a tight 3" crack on the right side of the stock at the frame, it will not flex. The forend rates about very good as period-modified, it is from a Winchester 1885 high wall rifle and shows a 2" crack along its right edge and another at the belly of the frame. It has been fitted with a period palm rest, somewhat rudimentarily. The rifle is sighted with a globe front sight, adjustable for windage and a medium-range aperture tang sight on the frame. The barrel has been drilled and tapped for steel target blocks, two are present and there are two filled dovetails nearer the breech. In addition to the Winchester factory roll marking the breech area is stamped "Rifled by HM Pope Hartford", a portion of that marking obscured by the sight base. The Pope markings include "21/1.41" and "373" on the underside of the barrel and lockup is good and the gun seems to function well mechanically. The rifle comes with a shooters kit which includes a duplex powder measure, Pope capper/decapper, bullet lube pump, short starter, bullet mould, an assortment of unprimed brass, an ideal capper/decapper and a large assortment of targets shot with the gun as far back as the 70s. Judging from the targets, if you are able to do your job, this rifle will certainly get the job done. (36650-52) {ANTIQUE} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Remington Hepburn No. 3 Match Rifle

Lot #366 (Sale Order 366 of 711)

serial #7434, 32-40 Win, 27" part octagon part round barrel with a bright very good plus bore which shows excellent rifling most of its length with some minor frosting nearer the breech. The barrel retains about 90% original blue, the loss is due chiefly to even fading, appearing much fuller under normal ambient light, the sharp edges worn to pewter also with some minor handling marks. The frame retains about 95% original color case-hardening which is muting and drifting slightly in spots to a mottled patina, the right side showing some very light oxidation. The breech block, hammer and trigger show some very good original blue, the right side of the hammer with some light oxidation staining. The checkered English walnut buttstock rates very good plus to near excellent with much original varnish and only very lightly scattered minor handling marks from the years, most prominent is a scratch along the right side above the pistolgrip; there is a very small chip missing at the left side of the upper tang where the barrel meets the frame about 3/4" in length. The Swiss butt retains nearly all its original nickel with only some light fading. The forend rates excellent as well with only minor dings and handling marks and excellent nickel on the forend tip. The rifle is sighted with a pivoting Beach-style front sight which is adjustable for windage and a midrange style rear sight adjustable for elevation. The underside of the barrel is marked "32.40 B." and the barrel is numbered to the frame, in an identical font as the frame, also with another, later number closer to the receiver and with the same caliber marking we find on the underside of the barrel ahead of the forend. The forend is properly numbered to the gun as is the buttplate and the buttstock. Really a very handsome, and very shootable Hepburn No. 3 match in a very fine state of condition . (36520-1874) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

The Custom Sharps Borchard Pope Rifle Of Adolph Niedner

Lot #367 (Sale Order 367 of 711)

serial #18627, 38-72 Pope, 30" round Remington Arms Company Stevens-Pope barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel is primarily a dark gray-blue, faded original blue, patina with some streaks of pewter and gunmetal gray showing some water spotting near the muzzle. There are a few spots of light pitting on the right radius of the barrel, they are unobtrusive. The frame shows a nice 95% mottled muting case colors, more silvery on the radii, with the lever showing some generous colors at its root toning to silver in the area of the grip. The smooth walnut buttstock rates very good plus showing a good deal of original varnish with scattered minor dings and handling marks from the years and quite a bit of wear along the comb line. The forend is in a similar state of condition and shows a nice Winchester-style ebony tip insert. The underside of the forend and underside of the buttplate are each stamped with Niedner's one-piece stamp "AO Niedner/Malden Mass.", additionally the butt has "Niedner" neatly incise carved beneath it. The coarsely checkered steel buttplate and buttstock are each numbered "4782" however the underside of the barrel is numbered "18627" as is the rear of the forearm. In addition to the Remington Arms Company marking, the top of the barrel is marked "Stevens-Pope/J Stevens Arms & Tool Co Chicopee Falls Mass. USA", the underneath marked "17/0" and "P/1170". There is a slot blank fitted in the front dovetail, the barrel has been drilled and tapped for target blocks, a total of six holes are present, two target blocks currently sit atop the barrel. The breechblock has had an oval window milled in it, no doubt by Niedner himself, so it is easy to tell if the firing pin is loaded or fired. A small shooting kit is included with the arm which includes a Pope capper-decapper, Pope bullet luber, Pope bullet mould, breech seater and an additional, more modern bullet mould; there are five empty brass casings included and a small notebook started by Mr. Petrov relating to the arm. A wonderful target rifle over all, doubtless a collaboration of these two men who knew each other "back in the day", which doubtless drives tacks and anything else tiny you want to put at distance. (36650-56) {ANTIQUE} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Stevens Pope No. 52 Schuetzen Junior Rifle On 44 1/2 Action

Lot #368 (Sale Order 368 of 711)

serial #10259, 22 short, 30" part octagon part round Stevens-Pope barrel with a bright excellent bore showing perhaps the tiniest hint of frosting nearer the muzzle. The barrel retains about 95% original blue, the loss is due primarily to even fading, appearing much stronger under normal ambient light. There are some worn streaked areas on the underside of the barrel and high edge wear showing a few sparsely scattered spots of light oxidation. The right side of the muzzle shows some raised metal from impact marks, but only along the very edge of the crown, they are light and unobtrusive. The frame retains some nice mottled smoky case-hardening with loose open flowing scroll left and right and behind the hammer with geometric embellishment on the belly; there is very sparsely scattered light oxidation staining present. Both hammer and breechblock show excellent original blue and the Pope finger spur lever retains excellent original nickel showing numerous light impact marks along the leading edge of the bow. The checkered walnut pistolgrip buttstock rates excellent with much original varnish and only minor handling marks showing some stunning grain on the right side of the butt, the checkering still crisp. The Schuetzen style forend rates excellent as well, the checkering showing a few light dings and handling marks. The Schuetzen buttplate is primarily now a deep pewter and brown patina, with no remnants of plate. The rifle barrel was made without sights and has subsequently been nicely drilled and tapped for steel target blocks which are present, the front block partially through the "Manufactured By" roll mark. The barrel shows the appropriate "Stevens-Pope/Manufactured By The J. Stevens Arms & Tool Co Chicopee Falls Mass. USA" roll mark and the underside of the barrel is numbered "1924" with no other markings. It would appear as though perhaps the forend holes were drilled inappropriately, as the original holes were neatly plugged and moved forward about half their diameter and neatly re-tapped. The rear of the forend appears to have been re-stamped at some point "549". Lockup is tight and the double-acting set triggers seem to work properly. Mounted atop the barrel is a Winchester A5 telescopic sight with crosshair reticle and slightly cloudy optics, the scope rating about very good overall showing minor length-wise wear to the bluing. Really a very handsome Stevens-Pope Schuetzen Junior that likely shoots as good as it looks. (36651-12) {C&R} [John and Jan Wills Collection]

The Underhammer Percussion Single Shot Target Rifle Of Adolph Niedner

Lot #369 (Sale Order 369 of 711)

serial #1, .40 cal, 28" part octagon part round barrel with false muzzle and a bright excellent bore. The barreled action retains about 98% plus original Niedner blue. The smooth English walnut buttstock and flat bottom forearm with scant schnabel tip both rate very good plus to excellent with only minor dings and handling marks from use. The right side of the butt has a shield-shaped plaque inlaid with a double headed eagle with a triangular crest at its chest with the number "32" within. There is a nice color case-hardened pistolgrip cap and the buttplate is of course a checkered Niedner. The top flat of the barrel is marked "AO Niedner/Dowagiac Mich", as is the left flat of the frame, also dated 1939. Included with the rifle is a telescopic sight that was a collaborative effort between Niedner and his friend Dr. Mann. The scope is purportedly 16x and features an adjustable focus piece at the ocular lens. Its top radius marked "Mann - Niedner / 1913 / Malden Mass / USA". The scope is 22" long overall and has a 7/8" diameter tube for 10 3/4" when it flares to 1 1/8" for the rest of its length. It has a crosshair reticle and cloudy, slightly dirty optics. The scope comes in its original leather carry case which rates very good overall. The brass objective lens cover is present and also Niedner marked. An entire shooting kit and projectiles are included with the arm as well as a nice picture of AO Niedner, holding this very rifle, Mr. Niedner's National Muzzleloading Rifle Association life member card and a target shot by this rifle at 100 yards dated July 26, 1942. Included in the kit are the starter, variety of nipples and wrenches for the same, an octagonal benchrest, Niedner-marked, bullet mould, powder measure with attached funnel, bullet swage, a variety of wads and wad punches and paper, a mould for fitting paper patch to bullet, and an assortment of cast bullets, some of which are oxidizing moderately, also in a hinge-top wooden box; 25 molded projectiles are included. A super rifle-scope combination from this gifted and famous forward-thinking gunsmith and inventor. (36650-55) {ANTIQUE} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Tipping & Lawden Cased Model 1A Pepperbox

Lot #370 (Sale Order 370 of 711)

serial #4008, 22 RF, 2 5/8" four barrel cluster with oxidized bores. This pistol bears the standard Tipping & Lawden mark on the left side of frame in round panel. The barrels retain about 65% original blue finish with areas of loss bearing a pleasing gray patina. The frame retains about 95% original nickel plated finish with loss only on the highest edges where there is just a little patinated brass peeking through. The foliate gutta percha grips rate near excellent. The pistol comes in an original blue baize lined mahogany case with burl lid and retailers label on interior of lid reading "Wm. & Jn. Rigby / Gun Makers / 24 / Suffolk St. Dublin". The case features two triangular covered compartments and a round oiler compartment just ahead of the trigger. The condition of the case is near excellent with included accessories being a key and steel wiper. A very nice case Tipping & Lawden. (16229-306) {ANTIQUE} [Elliott Riggs Collection]

Extremely Rare Colt New Service Double Action Revolver In 476 Enfield

Lot #371 (Sale Order 371 of 711)

serial #5543, 476 Enfield, 5 1/2" barrel with a bright excellent bore which shows a couple spots of very light oxidation. The barrel on this likely unique revolver retains about 95% plus original blue, the loss is due primarily to very light handling marks and extremely light flaking to brown with some wear to pewter on the left and right of the muzzle. The cylinder shows a bit more loss, retaining perhaps 90% original blue, strongest of course within the flutes, the leading edges toned to pewter with two circumferential light drag marks. The frame retains perhaps 85% original blue which is quite strong on the flats and in the protected areas with the front and back strap toned now to pewter and speckled brown. The hammer shows excellent case colors along its spine, muting slightly more on its flats while the trigger shows some strong remnants of fire temper blue. The checkered hard rubber Colt grips rate very good plus to excellent and are scratch-numbered to the gun on their interior. The left grip has toned slightly more to brown and shows a bit more wear than the right grip. The lanyard loop is intact and the number "200" is neatly stamped atop the backstrap knuckle with the number "1/1" stamped in the center of the backstrap, one digit vertical, the other digit horizontal. There is some light circumferential scratching around the side plate screws and the odd ding and handling mark here and there. The revolver times well and locks up as tightly as the day at left Hartford in August 1901, a factory letter is included showing two guns in that shipment going to M Hartley company New York. The gun is pictured in Colts New Service Revolver by Mullin both in full, and a close-up of the caliber marking, there is a short writeup on the gun as well. The revolver was the subject of a "Rampant Colt" article by Mr. Wills in the winter 2008 issue in the "New Discoveries" column. Col. Robert Whittington in his 2009 treatise "Colt New Service, New Service Target and Shooting Master Revolvers" stated that only 16 examples in this caliber are known to have been shipped in total and states there is only one known survivor. This example is that arm, purchased by John and Jan Wills from an antique arms auction in Australia. The arm completely lacks proof marks, suggesting it was likely private-purchased by an Australian officer or even civilian, although the ship date somewhat late for the Boer war. Overall a very fine example of what may be a unique specimen, the only surviving Colt 476 Enfield-chambered New Service Revolver. (36651-77) {C&R} [John and Jan Wills Collection]

Tipping & Lawden Model 3B Factory Engraved Pepperbox

Lot #372 (Sale Order 372 of 711)

serial #5975, 9mm, 4" four barrel cluster with very good bores. This large frame pepperbox features tight English scroll engraving on the frame with a neat wheat sheaf pattern down the backstrap. The barrel features coarsely stippled thumbprints on either side and has geometric border engraving at breech and muzzle. The pistol features correct Tipping & Lawden marking on left side of frame in circular motif and shows British proofs on the barrel and frame. The condition is quite nice with the barrel retaining about 90% original blue with areas of loss showing a smooth gray brown patina. The frame retains 97% original silver-plated finish which shows a lovely light tarnish overall. The foliate gutta percha grips show moderate wear on the left side and just very light wear on the right. Pistol functions properly. A super example of these rare large frame Tipping & Lawden pepperboxes. (16229-123) {ANTIQUE} [Elliott Riggs Collection]

Tipping & Lawden Model 2B Factory Engraved Pepperbox

Lot #373 (Sale Order 373 of 711)

serial #5136, 30 RF, 3" four barrel cluster with oxidized bores. This pepperbox features wonderful relief floral scroll engraving on the frame in about 90% coverage. The barrel features finely stippled thumbprints and has wedges engraved to front and rear of those thumbprints. The condition is very nice with the barrels retaining about 70% bright original blue finish overall with areas of loss bearing a smooth gray/brown patina. The frame retains 95% original silver-plated finish overall with a lovely tarnish and with a pleasing patina on the small areas of exposed brass. The foliate gutta percha grips rate very good with light wear and no chips. A very handsome little pepperbox. (16229-387) {ANTIQUE} [Elliott Riggs Collection]

Tipping & Lawden Model 1A Factory Engraved Pepperbox

Lot #374 (Sale Order 374 of 711)

serial #5934, 22 RF, 2 5/8" four barrel cluster with good plus bores. This little pepperbox features relief floral scroll engraving in about full coverage on the frame with neat wheat sheaf pattern down the backstrap. The barrels feature coarsely knurled thumbprints on either side with geometric border engraving at the muzzle and breech. The barrels retain about 50% bright original blue finish overall with areas of loss bearing a pleasing smooth brown patina. The frame retains 95% evenly thinning original silver-plated finish which bears a lovely tarnish. The foliate gutta percha grips rate excellent with just very light wear. The barrel retaining screw in bottom of forward most portion of frame is missing. (16229-343) {ANTIQUE} [Elliott Riggs Collection]

Tipping & Lawden Model 1A Cased And Engraved Pepperbox

Lot #375 (Sale Order 375 of 711)

serial #1301, 22 RF, 2 5/8" four barrel cluster with about good bores. The frame of this pistol shows lovely relief floral scroll engraving with neat wheat sheaf pattern down the backstrap. The sides of barrel show finely stippled thumbprints with scroll to front and rear. The condition of the pepperbox is very nice with the barrel retaining 95% original blue overall while the frame retains 98% original silver-plated finish which is bright and shows very little tarnish. The foliate gutta percha grips are only good, fit fair and look like they may have been exposed to heat. The early style blue baize lined walnut case with burl lid and two triangular covered compartments rates excellent with steel key and wiper present. A handsome little set. (16229-136) {ANTIQUE} [Elliott Riggs Collection]

Custom 1903 Sporter Magazine Rifle With Niedner Barrel

Lot #376 (Sale Order 376 of 711)

serial #1275953, 400 Niedner, 24" custom Niedner barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces of the barreled action retain about 98% maker applied rust blue, the loss due to some light handling marks and light high edge and contact point wear. The bolt body is bright and shows a very fine random mottled burnishing while the bolt handle has been very nicely checkered in circular patterns on the top and bottom of the knob. The bottom metal shows a bit more wear, retaining perhaps 92%, with some minor scratches around the guard screw holes. The rifle's original DCM/armory-issue stock was used in the construction of the arm. Slightly deep comb flutes have been added, a hard rubber pistolgrip cap has been fitted and the stock has been coarsely checkered in a borderless pattern in area of grip and forearm. Additionally sling swivels have been added, the front-most hole from the original military swivel base neatly plugged at the time of the sporterizing. There is a small crack at the forend tip, it is tight, and the butt has been fitted with a heavy 1 1/4" Kick-Eez Sorbothane recoil pad (there is some damage along the left edge of the pad in the form of a torn-out piece which was then re-attached) giving a length of pull of 13 5/8". The rifle is sighted with a banded sporting front ramp with a sourdough style insert and a Lyman receiver sight in place on the rear bridge. While unmarked, the gun does not appear to have been sporterized by Niedner, merely barreled. The treatment of the bolt body and handle would suggest G&H work although the stock conversion is more rudimentary. The SRS "Summary of DCM Rifle Sales 1922-42" lists this gun by serial number as a "sporter", the underside of the barrel is Niedner-marked "1718" being a very late barrel, likely 1940, there are no initials. Nevertheless this is an outstanding large bore American caliber, and in this configuration, in a very affordable package. (36650-24) [Michael Petrov Collection]

Custom 1903 Rock Island Magazine Rifle By Wundhammer

Lot #377 (Sale Order 377 of 711)

serial #237333, 30-06, 24" 2-13 dated barrel with a bright very good plus bore which shows strong rifling but with some light frosting within the grooves. The barreled action retains about 95%, somewhat later, but still rather old blue while the receiver shows some smoky blue and flaked case-hardened gray, with some very sparsely scattered very light pinprick pitting. The bolt body is a dark gray-blue with remnants of some light oxidation or light pitting on the extractor and a scattered spot or two on the knob. The bottom metal is a dull gray-blue, appearing to be original maker-applied, with light scratches and handling marks. The gun is stocked classic style without cheekpiece in a lovely grade of English walnut rating very good overall with much original varnish but with the overall dings and handling marks one would expect from a field-used arm. The wraparound checkering patterns are lovely with a delicate fleur-de-lis and very light flourish accents, the checkering somewhat flat top from years of field use. The rifle is equipped with swivel studs, a grooved buttplate providing a 13 1/8" length of pull, hard rubber gripcap, a nicely checkered trigger and the safety has been neatly metal-checkered as well; additionally the underside of the bolt has a very nicely checkered round panel and the tang of the action has been narrowed as Wundhammer was fond of. The gun is sighted with a Sheards style bead front sight in the original ramp and a longleaf Lyman receiver sight on the rear bridge. There is an additional hole, no doubt from a swivel stud, to the rear of the current front sling swivel. Originally this front swivel was affixed to a Wundhammer barrel band which is no longer present, it currently threads into a nut inletted on the underside of the forend tip; there is a small crack at the rear of the receiver tang, it is unobtrusive and certainly could be arrested if one wished. This arm is pictured in Custom Gunmakers of the 20th Century, volume 2. The trigger has been nicely tuned and the rifle is a lovely example of Wundhammer's work, showing some lovely grain in the butt. (36650-16) {C&R} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Custom 1903 Rock Island Magazine Rifle By Wundhammer

Lot #378 (Sale Order 378 of 711)

serial #161216, 30-06, 24" 12-09 dated barrel with an about excellent bore which shows strong rifling but with very minor frosting within the grooves. The barrel retains about 75% original blue, the loss due primarily to even fading with some toning to pewter on the high edges and contact points, especially the front sight band. The receiver shows excellent original mottled oil quenched case-hardening, the tang neatly narrowed as we see on Wundhammer's guns. The bolt shows light operational wear with striker and shroud showing good oil quenched case-hardening. The bottom metal is a mix of pewter patina and some fading original blue, the triggerguard's front extension stamped with the flaming bomb and "NRA". The rifle is stocked classic style without cheekpiece in an extremely nice grade of American black walnut and rates very good with much original varnish and overall minor dings and handling marks consistent with a field-used rifle. The checkered panels on the grip are somewhat coarse and feature mullered borders with a nice wrap-around pattern on the forend. There is a scant schnabel tip, hard rubber pistolgrip cap and a nice coarsely checkered buttplate giving a 13 1/2" length of pull. The magazine cut off has been grooved on its flat faces, as has the safety, the underside of the bolt knob is neatly checkered in a circular pattern and the face of the trigger shows nice checkering as well. The rifle is equipped with sling swivels and is sighted with a Sheard style bead atop the original 1903 sight bases with a Lyman long slide receiver sight in place on the rear ring; the left side of the receiver shows two drilled-and-tapped holes, perhaps for some now-absent scope mount. Really a fine example of these very seldom-encountered rifles by this early master, touted as the first man to sporterize a 1903 rifle. (36650-23) {C&R} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Custom Mauser Magazine Sporting Rifle By Hoffman Arms

Lot #379 (Sale Order 379 of 711)

serial #91839 (Hoffman arms No. 437), 30-06, 22" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 95% original rust blue, the loss is due to even fading and light high edge wear with some scattered very light oxidation. The bolt body and extractor remain bright with their nice mottled tiger stripe burnishing still vivid; the bolt is numbered "1810" at its root. The rifle is stocked classic style without cheekpiece in a very nice grade of English walnut. The stock itself rates about excellent with only scant minor handling marks from the years. It features a flawlessly executed wrap-over grip pattern with mullered borders with the forend showing a full wrap-around pattern of the same design. The stock features a nice bone forend tip, blued steel gripcap and a grooved steel buttplate giving a 13 3/8" length of pull. The action is numbered on its underside and the barrel is marked "SC 348". Interestingly there is a barrel band swivel in place but no provision on the stock for a rear swivel, the floorplate is hinged with inside-the-triggerguard release and the rifle has been fitted with a Timney Sportsman trigger. The gun is sighted with a nice sporting ramp front with stippled face and brass bead, its hood is also present; there is a Howe-Whelen bolt shroud sight in place on the rear of the bolt. The top of the barrel is appropriately marked "Hoffman Arms Co. Ardmore Okla No. 437" and the gun is pictured and discussed in Custom Gunmakers of the 20th Century. There is a small crack at the rear of the tang, it is tiny, and a bruise in the wood just behind it which does not impinge on the checkering. Really an extremely attractive and well-executed rifle with a very seldom-seen rear sight assembly; a lovely rifle. (36650-82) {C&R} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Custom 1903 Springfield Magazine Sporting Rifle By Bob Owen

Lot #380 (Sale Order 380 of 711)

30-06, 22" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 95-97% original fading blue, the loss due to some light high edge wear but primarily even fading, with a minor ding or handling mark here and there from the years. The bolt body is still mostly bright, as is the bolt handle which shows a nicely checkered circumferential panel with floral engraving at the very end of the knob. The bottom metal shows quite a bit more loss, retaining perhaps 60% original blue, the balance fading to a dark gray and brown patina, the triggerguard bow slightly narrowed and sculpted. The rifle is stocked classic style with a rounded left side dual shadow line cheekpiece and rates very good plus with overall minor dings and handling marks from use afield. The grip shows nicely checkered panels with mullered borders which meet atop the wrist, the forend in a wrap-around pattern, with mullered borders, showing minor dings and flattened points from the years. The stock features a bone forend tip and blued steel gripcap which has faded to a brown patina, the length of pull to the grooved trap-door buttplate is 13 1/2", the plate nicely accented with light scroll. The sides of the stock are accented with tasteful relief-carved spear heads just ahead of the checkering pattern and there is an un-engraved silver monogram plate along the toeline. The rifle is sighted with a sporting ramp front with Lyman ivory bead blade insert, a lovely quarter rib with 3 folding leaf sights graduated for 200 yards, 300 yards, the last leaf being unmarked; the rib is nicely matted, the matting continuing onto the front ring; the rear receiver bridge holds a nice Lyman receiver sight. The receiver to the rear of the magazine cut off shows the nicely reduced conical style polishing Mr. Owens liked to do, the top of the receiver rear ring has been lightly flattened to allow for lower mounting of the rear sight bridge, the floorplate is hinged, the trigger has been finely checkered and case-hardened and the striker headless, ˆ la National Match style. The barrel ahead of the quarter rib is neatly stamped or engraved "RG Owen,". This gun is pictured in Custom Gunmakers of the 20th Century. While a very lovely example of Mr. Owen's work, the arm shows just enough wear that one could take it afield once again and enjoy a vintage hunting rifle as it should be, amidst the woodlands in crisp November air; the trigger is wonderful. (36650-70) {C&R} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Krieghoff Model 32 Standard Grade Over Under Shotgun Four Barrel Skeet Set

Lot #381 (Sale Order 381 of 711)

serial #8589, 12 ga., 20 ga., 28 ga., 410 bore, 28" dual bead ventilated rib separated barrels with bright excellent bores. The 12 ga. barrels are ProPorted with cylinder Briley screw chokes, the 20 ga. and 28 ga. barrels are cylinder choked, all with standard height ribs and the 410 bore barrels are choked modified with a high vent rib. This is a lovely four barrel set with all matching barrels retaining 98% original blue with a small minor wear spot of scuff here or there. The light scroll engraved frame and forearm iron retain 95-97% original blue, loss due to light silvering along the edges and a few minor handling marks on the belly of the frame. The checkered pistolgrip Circassian walnut stock and forearm were custom crafted by Master Gunmaker Jack Boyadgian of Seekonk MA. and rates fine with a thin hairline crack in the finish only in the right side of the grip along with other minor handling marks and is equipped with a hardened Decelerator solid recoil pad with some light cracking mainly at the toe. Shotgun is equipped with a single select adjustable trigger and ejectors. Included with the gun is a lockable Nasco aluminum case lockable with both key and combination, a red velvet lined interior, key and a copy of an June 23, 1995 bill of sale to the consignor from Katherine Sumpter who was the U.S.A. Sporting Clays champion in the 1980's before being employed by the Timerdoodle shooting club in Temple NH. A nice excellent example Model 32 four barrel set with attractive custom wood. (56845-1)

Krieghoff K20 Sporting Over Under Shotgun

Lot #382 (Sale Order 382 of 711)

serial #001063, 20 ga., 30" dual bead tapered step ventilated rib barrels with bright excellent bores. This is a lovely sporting shotgun. The barrels, top opening retain 99% original blue. The light scroll engraved receiver, forearm iron and release lever retain 99% bright silver nitride finish and the scroll engraved top opening cover and hinge buttons retain 99% original blue finish as well. The checked pistolgrip #3 Bavaria sporting Circassian walnut stock and schnabel forearm rate excellent with nicely figured grain more pronounced on the right side and the stock with a few light dings and blemishes and is equipped a solid decelerator recoil pad. The shotgun is equipped with a single adjustable trigger and ejectors and includes a factory aluminum case lockable by combination and key (not present), 00, 0, 1, 1+, 2 and 3 choke tubes with plastic case, spanner wrench and lightly worn cotton swab snap caps. An excellent condition beautiful K20 shotgun for upland birds or the range. (56905-2)

Krieghoff K80 Two Barrel Lightweight Skeet Set Over Under Shotgun

Lot #383 (Sale Order 383 of 711)

serial #20696, 12 ga., 28" dual bead tapered step ventilated rib separated barrels with bright excellent bores one of which is equipped with screw chokes and the other is a set of ported carrier barrels allowing the use of sub-gauge tubes. The screw choke barrels retain 95-97% original blue, loss due to a 2" area of light wear to the underside of the bottom barrel just in front of the forearm along with a couple light scuffs and blemishes. The carrier barrels retain 98% original blue with light contact wear behind the rear barrel band from forearm removal. The light scroll engraved receiver retains 99% bright silver nitride finish, the top-opening cover, hinge buttons and triggerguard are lightly scroll engraved as well and retain 97% original blue with a gold plated broken pigeon on the cover and a gold plated grouse on the triggerguard which shows light silvering along the right edge. The checkered pistolgrip walnut stock with adjustable comb and forearm rate very good with light handling marks and is equipped with a Pachmayr ventilated rubber recoil pad. The shotgun is equipped with a single adjustable trigger, ejectors and the safety button has been pinned. Included with the shotgun is a Nasco aluminum case with both key and combination, a set of (6) Kolar sub-gauge tubes, (4) .009 & (2) .012 choke tubes for the 20 ga. tubes, (2) unmarked choke tubes for the 28 ga. barrels both choked improved cylinder, (2) unmarked choke tubes for the 410 bore tubes choked cylinder and skeet, (2) skeet screw choke tubes for the the standard barrel, tube, spanner and (2) allen wrenches, hammer missing one end, white nylon striker, partially used solvents, case manual and keys. A nice very good plus to fine K80 skeet set complete with accessories. (56844-1)

Fine German Magazine Sporting Rifle By Kurt Jaeger

Lot #384 (Sale Order 384 of 711)

serial #4214X3, 30-06, 24 1/2" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel retains about 90% original blue with the loss due to some rub marks along the top surface of the barrel and some scattered light handling marks, also showing some scattered light oxidation (rub marks may be steel wooling in an attempt to remove some of the fine surface oxidation that was there. The receiver is in a similar state of condition showing a bit more wear, it is overall engraved with very nice quality oak leaf and acorn decoration, even continuing onto the top surface of the boltstop. The floorplate is finished bright while the balance of the bottom metal is neatly blued. The front extension and bow of the guard have the same nice oak leaf and acorn decoration as the receiver, this motif continues onto the floorplate with a nice game scene vignette in its center of a leaping whitetail buck. The bolt body and extractor are bright and nicely damascened, both show some very sparse, very light oxidation staining here and there. The bolt handle has been forged low and swept for scope clearance and shows some light engraving, its underside has been flattened and there are checkered panels top and bottom; additionally a nice low scope safety has been fitted. The receiver races are honed bright, now showing some light oxidation with the follower engine turned, the bolt stop spring showing remnants of some engine turning with light oxidation. The rifle is stocked Monte Carlo style with a nice flared shadow line cheekpiece. The stock is English walnut and rates excellent with only very light handling marks here or there. The grip shows lovely skip-line checkered panels with mullered front borders, the forearm in a wraparound pattern, mullered front and rear. There are QD swivel studs installed and a nice domed ebony pistolgrip cap with a 3/4" maker-installed Pachmayr rifle pad giving a 14 1/2" length of pull. The rifle is fitted with a Jaeger fully adjustable trigger, the rifle was proofed in September 1957. The receiver supports a one-piece Redfield telescopic sight base which shows nice crosshatch engraving along its top surface with light oak leaf at its rear. Really a lovely rifle from this very respected and talented Mainz manufacturer. (36520-3529) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Franz Sodia Scalloped Dural Frame Boxlock Drilling

Lot #385 (Sale Order 385 of 711)

serial #21535, 12 ga x 12 ga x 30-06, 25" matted rib Bohler steel barrels choked improved cylinder and improved modified with bright excellent bores. The barrels retain 98% blue showing some slight fading at the muzzles and a couple of specks of oxidation on the rib. The Dural lightweight frame is fully engraved with well executed acanthus leaf scroll and shows an unblemished pewter colored finish, and the top lever and triggerguard carry a similar engraving theme and retain 98% blue. The pistolgrip stock and splinter forearm are made of highly figured European walnut and rate excellent with very fine well executed checkering. A fully engraved Dural metal bullet trap is fitted into the toeline of the stock and is set up for four rifle cartridges. The stock has a European style beaded right hand cheekpiece with carved flutes perfectly done. In addition there is a beaded strap carved into the back side of the grip. The stock is equipped with a rubber recoil pad providing a length of 14 1/2" and drops of 1 5/8" at the comb, 2 1/8" drop at the heel with 1/4" cast off, the comb being slightly hump-back, European style. There are sling swivels installed in the toeline of the stock and on the bottom barrel and the grip has a hard rubber gripcap attached with an engraved screw. This fine gun features double set triggers, side mounted Greener type safety, top tang selector button, sideclips, and cocking indicators. A lovely modern drilling by one of Austria's great makers in excellent overall condition. (176520-863) [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Impressive Custom Square Bridge Mauser Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #386 (Sale Order 386 of 711)

serial #88087, 338 Win Mag, 23 1/2" barrel with bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 98% dark blue showing a few tiny dings. The bolt, extractor and follower are all finely engine turned, the bolt handle which is polished bright has two panels of checkering, and it has been forged and low-swept for scope clearance, the shroud with a low scope safety. The lovely black walnut pistolgrip stock is highly figured with rich alternating tones of black and shades of brown displaying some scattered scratches and tiny dings over a smooth hand rubbed oil finish. Checkering on both the grip and forend is done in a multipoint borderless pattern and is finely executed and remains crisp. The rifles embellishments include a smooth blued steel gripcap, a chinstrap carved behind the grip, a shadow line cheekpiece on the left side of the stock, a thin Pachmayr Old English recoil pad giving a length of pull of 13 1/2", a triangular horn inlay extending forward from the magazine cover, and an ebony forend tip. Quick detachable sling swivels are affixed to the toeline of the stock and to a barrel band. The gun is equipped with a banded sporting ramp front blade sight, a 5 leaf express rear sight with one standing and four folding, and a Paul Jaeger quick detachable scope mount with rings. There are no markings to provide a clue to the maker of this beautiful rifle but for the original German proof marks on action and the caliber stamp on the barrel. Certainly a fine rifle in a very versatile caliber which would handle all North American and many African game species. (12,116520-864) [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Fine Custom 1903 Springfield Magazine Sporting Rifle By Griffin & Howe

Lot #387 (Sale Order 387 of 711)

serial #1273384, (G&H #549), 30-06, 22" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 98-99% Griffin & Howe rust blue with a couple minor handling marks with light dings here and there and a spot or two of very light oxidation. The bolt body is now blue showing remnants of the cross-hatched burnishing beneath that G&H is known for, the extractor still bright with the burnishing very prominent. The bolt handle has been low swept and sculpted and features two nice teardrop checkered panels while the safety has been modified by G&H, also low for scope clearance. The bottom metal shows a bit more wear, the front extension toning slightly to brown as is the bow of the guard, the bow also with some minor handling marks. The front of the floorplate is neatly thumbprint checkered for ease of removal and installation and the receiver tang has been narrowed as Griffin & Howe likes to do. The rifle is stocked classic style in a nice grade of English walnut with a rounded left side cheekpiece with top beaded edge. The stock rates excellent as neatly, professionally refinished, the very fine checkering neatly chased, the grip in a wrap-over pattern, the forearm pattern wraparound style, both with mullered borders, still exhibiting some remnants of dings and handling marks from the years. The bone forend tip is in place, the blued steel gripcap shows remnants of some light pitting and is primarily pewter, there is an oval silver monogram plate along the toeline neatly engraved "WJT" and the length of pull to the 1" ventilated recoil pad with leather face is 13 7/8". There is a detachable swivel stud along the toeline and barrel band stud ahead of the forend, the G&H quick-detach swivels are included. The rifle is sighted with a banded sporting ramp front which mounts a simple bead sight and the heavily knurled hood is included, while the rear of the barrel shows a very nice quarter rib fitted with three folding leaf sights regulated each for 100, 200 and 300 yards. The front receiver ring and top surface of the rib and sights are very neatly matted and the rear receiver ring holds a Lyman receiver sight. The left side of the receiver was neatly fitted with a G&H quick detachable scope base and rings which mount an Unertl 4X telescopic sight with post and crosshair reticle and bright excellent optics. The scope is housed in a very neat HH Heiser leather carry case for the belt with latigo-stitched seam, also stamped "WJT" on the flap. Springfield Research Service Summary of DCM Rifle Sales 1922-1942 lists this arm by serial number as a sporter, highly likely records will confirm it was shipped to G&H. Griffin and Howe, holder of the Abercrombie and Fitch records, show that in 1952 the rifle was consigned for sale at Abercrombie & Fitch by "Thomas H. White". In June of that year it was sold to sold to "W.J. Tracy" for $260; copies of these records can be ordered from Griffin and Howe. Really a very nice G&H rifle in a fine state of condition, with some very nice amenities and features, that likely still could be hunted while maintaining investment status. (36862-1) {C&R}

Westley Richards Magazine Rifle On Commercial Mauser Action

Lot #388 (Sale Order 388 of 711)

serial #43100, 425 Magnum, 25" barrel with a bright excellent bore. This rifle features a single magnum crossbolt and is a no frills rifle in very fine original condition. The top of the barrel is engraved "WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO LONDON" and bears Birmingham proofs. The action features an extended magazine well with removable floorplate and the top of the ring and bridge are drilled and tapped (filler screws present) for scope mounting. The rifle remains in excellent condition with metal surfaces retaining 97% original rust blued finish. The checkered pistolgrip buttstock is of walnut and rates excellent as well with 95% original oil finish and with sharp checkering. The stock is plain with no gripcap or forend tip and it has a 14 3/8" pull over a "Softee" White Line recoil pad. The rifle features sling studs mounted to base on bottom of barrel and in toeline of stock. The rifle is sighted with a large white bead front on ramp with hood and a single standing leaf rear barrel sight mounted on raised base. This is a very nice rifle in a nice chambering which is still commercially available. A fine Westley Richards magazine rifle manufactured in the late 1950's. (16520-379) {C&R}

Custom 98 Mauser Sporting Magazine Rifle With Auxiliary Under Barrel

Lot #389 (Sale Order 389 of 711)

30-06, 22 1/2" G&H barrel with a bright excellent bore. The 16 3/4" auxiliary 22 Long Rifle under barrel also with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 98% nice quality hot immersion blue with the receiver showing some very light engraving and stippled top surface, the bottom metal with light borderline engraving as well. The bolt body is bright and nicely jeweled as is the magazine follower. The checkered pistolgrip European walnut stock is classic style with a squarish Germanic cheekpiece and rates very good plus to excellent with only light handling marks and some light crackling of the finish it shows a 14 3/8" length of pull to the Mershon rifle pad. The pistolgrip shows nicely checkered panels and has a nice bone gripcap with the butt showing a 3/4" European-style swivel, the forend with a Mannlicher-style loop swivel. The rifle is equipped with double set triggers, oversize push-button floorplate release, a checkered butterknife style bolt handle and a low scope safety. The rifle is sighted with a rotating three bead front sight in a banded sporting ramp dovetail, and a single standing leaf rear sight. The left side of the action has been fitted with a scope base and 3/4" rings which support a Carl Zeiss Zielklein telescopic sight with a three heavy post and fine crosshair European-style reticle showing about very good optics which are somewhat cloudy and dirty on the interior. There is a steel block mounted in front of the triggerguard extension into-which the breechblock of the auxiliary barrel pivots. It is captivated by a spring-loaded plunger, a similar plunger to its front actuates the extractor mechanism when the barrel is open. When the lower barrel is charged, a thumb lever on the right side of the tang is pushed forward to cock the lower barrel firing mechanism, and a thumb "trigger" to its rear, also on the left side of the tang fires the barrel. Overall a very interesting and no doubt very handy custom assemblage, really very handsome and somewhat ingenious. (6520-2843) [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Rare Hoffman Arms Company Double Ejectorgun

Lot #390 (Sale Order 390 of 711)

serial #98598, 12 ga., 29" fluid steel barrels both choked a light full with bright excellent bores. The barrels retain about 80% original blue, the loss is some even light fading and toning with the some wear along the lower right edge of the right tube where it looks as though there was some light surface oxidation which was removed with steel wool. The right barrel is engraved "Made by Hoffman Arms Co No. 482" with the left tube engraved "Ardmore Okla 12 ga.", there is light engraving at the breeches and on the rib extension; there is no wall thickness noted below .035", closer to .040" over most surfaces. The barrels exhibit British nitro proofs for 1 1/8 ounce loads and are equipped with dual beads. The frame shows very nice vivid color case-hardening, toning only on the edges of the fences and the rounded portions of the belly. The gun features nice loose flowing scroll with foliate decoration on the belly of the frame. The right and left flats show pheasant and hunting dog motifs, the fences with foliate decoration, nicely matted along the top of the frame. Additionally the top lever shows some nice scroll and geometric decoration with a very nice scroll on the bow of the guard. The straight grip English walnut stock rates very good plus to excellent with minor dings and handling marks from the years. The checkering is nice with mullered borders and there are dropper points at the rear of the stock cheeks. The splinter style forend is in a similar state of condition with its hardware still exhibiting very nice color case-hardening. The length of pull to the Hawkins recoil pad is 13 1/2" with drops of 1 1/2" and 2"; the lower left and right leading edges of the stock show repaired chips, the left side appears to have the original chip re-affixed, the right side has had a piece very nicely spliced in. Lockup is tight with the top lever still slightly right of center and the gun seems to operate properly, the ejectors fitted very tightly to one another, occasionally one dragging the other up with it slightly upon ejection, it does not kick the shell out of the unfired barrel however; if the two are fired simultaneously they kick the shells robustly. Really a very lovely example overall in a very fine state of condition, Hoffman shotguns very rarely encountered. (36650-95) {C&R} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Hoffman Arms Company Boxlock Double Ejectorgun

Lot #391 (Sale Order 391 of 711)

serial #93372, 12 ga., 30" barrels choked about cylinder and full, with bright excellent bores. The barrels retain about 98% nicely restored rust blue with some minor fading, light scratches and handling marks, showing a few areas of water spotting and a couple spots of very light pinprick pitting. The right barrel is engraved "Made by Hoffman Arms Co No. 477" with the left tube engraved "Ardmore Okla 12 Gauge" with light geometric engraving on the breeches and on the rib extension; there is no wall thickness below .031" observed. The frame is now a dull pewter gray and is mostly smooth showing excellent quality scroll and foliate decoration around the hinge pin. There are game scene vignettes left and right of a dog and pheasant with the belly of the frame showing the same nice foliate and geometric borderline engraving, very Kornbrath-like. The top lever is nicely engraved as well and the tops of the fences are neatly matted, their sides showing a nice floral motif. The bow of the triggerguard shows nice quality loose scroll with geometric engraving on the long straight tang, there appears to be a repaired crack through the triggerguard tang screw hole. The straight grip English walnut buttstock rates about excellent as lightly, very professionally refinished, now reacquiring some minor dings and handling marks from light use, there are nicer dropper points at the rear of the stock flats; there is the beginning of a tiny crack on the left side of the safety, it is very small and not structural. The splinter style forend is in a similar state of condition and shows a couple minor dings along its sharp edges. The gun has had a spacer and NOSHOC recoil pad fitted, no doubt during the period of use, as they have quite a bit of age showing, the length of pull is 14 3/8 with drops of 1 3/8" and 2 1/4". Barrels and water table exhibit British proofs for ounce and 1/8 loads, the safety is automatic and the ejectors seem to work well. The gun locks up tightly but the lever seems to be at the end of its travel. Really an absolutely lovely Hoffman Arms-produced double ejectorgun with some very nice grain and superb engraving. (36650-94) {C&R} [Michael Petrov Collection]

John Rigby Magazine Rifle On Magnum Mauser Action

Lot #392 (Sale Order 392 of 711)

serial #5481 / 93885, 350 Rigby Magnum, 24" barrel with a bright, mostly excellent bore showing a bit of frosting nearer the the throat. This rifle is built on a single square bridge Mauser action with corresponding square flat on the breech of barrel at action. The rifle features a Magnum crossbolt and the floorplate has a push-button, triggerguard release. The top of the barrel is engraved "JOHN RIGBY & CO. 43 SACKVILLE ST. LONDON W." and on ring of action "RIGBY / 350 MAGNUM". The metal surfaces of rifle retain 98% restored blue finish with all markings remaining clear and fully legible and with just a few scattered light pits beneath the finish. The checkered pistolrip walnut stock rates very good plus with about 90% original finish remaining. A quality oil refinish would help this gun as it appears to have been stored where there was too much moisture which has affected the stock finish, the checkering remains very crisp. The steel pistolgrip cap has a trapdoor which holds an extra front sight. The rifle is sighted with a hooded ramp mounted front and single standing and two folding leaf express rear with graduated for 100, 300 and 400 yards. The rifle is equipped with factory sling studs, the front on a barrel collar and the rear in the toeline of the stock. The rifle has a 14 1/2" pull over a leather covered solid red rubber pad. A little clean up by a competent gunsmith would bring this rifle cosmetically back to 100%, functionally it is already at 100%. A fine British magazine rifle. (16520-4099) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Henri Dumoulin Magnum Magazine Rifle

Lot #393 (Sale Order 393 of 711)

serial #15512, 416 Rigby, 24" barrel with a bright excellent bore. This rifle is built on Dumoulin's Imperial Magnum double square bridge action with double crossbolts and full pistolgrip tang and top tang which extends onto the comb of the stock. The rifle features a nicely stippled quarter rib with single folding and two folding leaf express rear sight graduated for 75, 100 and 150 yards and hooded front mounted on banded ramp. The rifle is equipped with scope rings mounted on square bridges and has a forward sling stud mounted on barrel band with rear stud in toeline of stock. The metal surfaces of rifle retain 98% original blue finish overall with the bolt, follower and extractor all nicely engine turned. The top rear of the bolt is gold inlaid with the word "SAFE". The stock is of a fabulous piece of European walnut with finely checkered steel capped pistol grip, ebony forend tip and handsome shadowline cheekpiece. The stock is in excellent condition overall with 95% original oil finish remaining and with sharp checkering. The rifle has a 14 1/2" length of pull over a thin solid brown rubber recoil pad. This is a near new top quality custom dangerous game rifle by this well respected Belgian maker. (16520-2769) [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Rigby Big Game Magazine Rifle On Magnum Mauser Action

Lot #394 (Sale Order 394 of 711)

serial #5275 / 52670, 416 Rigby, 25" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The rifle is built on a single square bridge Mauser action with another second grooved flat on breech end of barrel and a single magnum crossbolt. The ring of the action is engraved "RIGBY / SPECIAL / 416 BORE / FOR / BIG GAME" and the top of the barrel is engraved "JOHN RIGBY & CO. 43 SACKVILLE ST. LONDON. W.". The rifle has a push button floorplate release mounted in front of triggerguard and is sighted with a beaded blade front in hooded ramp mount with a single standing and two folding leaf express rear graduated for 100, 200 and 300 yards. Metal surfaces of rifle retain 80% evenly thinning original blue finish overall. The checkered pistolgrip stock has a steel gripcap and was made without a forend tip. The stock rates very good plus with 90% plus original finish and with sharp checkering. The rifle has a 14 5/8" length of pull over a solid red rubber pad. The rifle is equipped with sling studs with the forward being mounted on a band at a step in the barrel and the rear in toeline of stock. This is a fabulous rifle that shows honest use but has a lot of life left in it. Rifle comes in a green canvas covered carry case with brass reinforced corners and maker label on interior. The interior partitions are gone and gun fits snugly, the case rating aboutvery good. A nice big bore Rigby magazine rifle. (16520-2869) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Francotte Grade No. 14 Boxlock Double Ejectorgun

Lot #395 (Sale Order 395 of 711)

serial #74765, .410 bore, 26" barrels both choked full with bright excellent bores. This cute little double gun features ejectors, a single selective "Infallible" trigger with Prince of Wales grip and splinter forend. The action features nice tight scroll engraving with makers name and address on each lock. The tops of the barrels are engraved "VON LENGERKE & DETMOLD / U.S. AGENTS NEW YORK" with matted rib and engraved breech section and rib extension. The action features double underlugs along with a Greener crossbolt. The condition is quite nice with the barrels retaining 97% original blue finish overall. The action retains about 80% original color case-hardened finish which is fading to a pewter colored patina with color still visible on the sides. The checkered round knob pistolgrip buttstock and splinter forend are of beautifully figured European walnut and have finely checkered panels on cheeks and rate excellent with 90% original oil finish remaining. A crossbolt is nicely hidden within the cheek panels, likely a repair performed by VL&D when this gun was resold by them in 1918. The shotgun features a 13 1/2" length of pull over its original grooved horn buttplate with drops of 1 1/2" and 2 5/8". The shotgun comes with a research letter from Bob Beach, Griffin & Howe Historian showing the gun being received at VL&D on Decemebr 21, 1912 and being sold to a Herbert Lawton on December 26 of the same year. Lawton sold the gun back to VL&D on June 15, 1918 and then resold to an "H.H. Work" on July 15, 1918. A wonderful little .410 which tips the scales at a smidge over four pounds. (16913-1) {C&R}

Merkel Model 203E Sidelock Double Ejectorgun

Lot #396 (Sale Order 396 of 711)

serial #36449, 12 ga., 30" ventilated rib barrels choked full & full with bright excellent bores. This lovely shotgun features hand detachable sidelocks, a Kersten crossbolt action and added Miller single selective trigger. The locks and action feature full coverage relief scroll engraving. In addition to the engraving, the stock has beautifully carved wedges of relief scroll to rear of locks. The barrels are date coded "1152" and retain 98% strong original blue finish overall. The action and locks retain virtually all of their original coin finish with the triggerguard retaining 95% original blue. The checkered pistolgrip buttstock and three-piece forend show some figure and rate excellent with 90% original oil finish remaining and with strong checkering. The shotgun has a 14 3/8" length of pull over 3/4" White Line pad and is sighted with a large white bead. A lovely Merkel. (16801-2) {C&R}

Mauser Type B Magazine Sporting Rifle

Lot #397 (Sale Order 397 of 711)

serial #78627, 8mm Mauser, 24" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 98% original blue finish with some very light thinning in a couple of areas and some operational loss on the bolt; the bolt knob is slightly toning to pewter. The bolt stop, leaf sights, floorplate release lever and rear ring catch all exhibit vivid fire temper blue finish and the races are honed bright. The checkered pistolgrip classic style walnut buttstock features a schnabel forend tip, left side round cheekpiece, checkered panels at the grip with a wrap-around forearm pattern, factory sling swivels and a blued steel grip cap. The stock shows some minor dings and handling marks and is marked "GERMANY" on the right side of the buttstock. The length of pull to the checkered Mauser bone buttplate is 14". This fine rifle features a lever-release floorplate, double set triggers, a sporting ramp front sight with bead and hood, a two leaf rear sight, one standing and one folding and dual claw scope mounts integrated into the rear square bridge and nicely stippled front ring of the receiver. This superb rifle is all original and would surely make a fine collectors piece or shooter. (156520-860) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

British Magazine Sporting Rifle By Charles Lancaster

Lot #398 (Sale Order 398 of 711)

serial #8714, 275 Mauser (7mm Mauser), 20" barrel with a bright excellent bore. This handsome rifle is in truly fantastic condition. The metal surfaces retain 98% restored satin blue finish with a light handling mark here or there and some minor wear on the bolt body and handle; the claw extractor and races are honed bright. The barrel is maker marked "CHARLES LANCASTER. 151 NEW BOND ST LONDON. W." along the top. The checkered round knob classic style English walnut buttstock features a nice horn forend tip, checkered panels at the grip with a wrap-around forearm pattern, all neatly chased with mullered borders; a shepard's crook style sling eyelet is mounted on the toe line with a matching stud soldered to the underside of the barrel. The stock rates excellent as refinished showing some minor scattered dings and blemishes. At some point, the wrist appears to have cracked completely through and shows two tiny cracks on either side of the lower tang and a single crack at the top of the wrist at the receiver. A small repaired oval section on the wrist indicates there is most likely a screw holding the wrist together; the wrist does not flex and has been effectively repaired. There is a small crack beginning at the rear of the upper tang, in a small squarish repair that likely replaced a missing chip or flake. The length of pull to the plain steel buttplate is 14 1/2". Featured is a tuned single trigger, bead front sight and 3 leaf express rear sight, one standing two folding with platinum index lines. This rifle is outfitted with a one piece receiver scope mount with a Lyman Alaskan 2 1/2x scope with very good optics and post and crosshair reticle. Overall a beautiful British Mauser sporting rifle that would be sure to hold its own on the range or afield. (156520-2786) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Very Rare Mauser Kurz Action Single Shot Stalking Rifle

Lot #399 (Sale Order 399 of 711)

serial #2, 8.15x46R, 23" part round, part octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 92-95% original rust blue finish with some silvering at the muzzle and some light scattered pitting and fading along the barrel as well as small specks of surface oxidation on the small ring receiver and triggerguard. The bolt body and knob show some operational wear and toning to pewter; the bolt face is completely enclosed for single shot specifications. The races and extractor are honed bright with minor tarnishing present and there are remnants of fading fire temper blue remaining on the bolt stop and rear leaf sights. The checkered round knob classic style buttstock with ebony schnabel tip and early raised stock flats rates very good showing some added finish and light dings and dents from the years; the walnut displays a pleasing fiddleback grain. Featured is a left side round cheekpiece and steel buttplate as well as factory swivels. The barrel has a full length integral hand matted rib along with a sporting ramp front bead sight and a one standing, two leaf rear sight; the single set trigger on this rifle is also a superb feature. Serial number 1 of this model is pictured in Mauser Original Oberndorf Sporting Rifles (Speed, Schmid, Herrmann) on page 167; serial number 3 has been located in Strasbourg, France. An overall very nicely configured single shot Mauser rifle with some fantastic features. (156520-3579) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Sig Sauer Model 556 Swat Short Barrel Semi-Auto Rifle

Lot #400 (Sale Order 400 of 711)

serial #JT006781, 5.56 NATO, 10" barrel with a 1:7" rate of twist and a like new, likely unfired bore. The metal surfaces on this SBR retain about 99% plus original matte blue finish and rate like new overall. Rifle features a collapsible folding Swiss style buttstock and pistolgrip and has a picatinny quad rail forearm. Rifle is equipped with the standard Sig front sight and rear diopter sight and has a full picatinny rail along the top of the receiver. This close quarters tactical rifle is housed in the original factory blue hard case with shipping sleeve which includes the manual, lock, rail covers and a single 30 round magazine. A compact package that offers the full power of the full size rifle with a bit more versatility and maneuverability. An as-new-in-box example that is subject onlyto a $5 Federal transfer tax. [Fully transferable on ATF Form 3 or 4] (46881-1)

Hotchkiss 25 Mm Antitank Cannon By Manufacture D'Arme De Levallois

Lot #401 (Sale Order 401 of 711)

serial #2999, 25mm, 71 1/2" barrel with a very good plus bore. This is a very respectable example of the French Model 1934, 25 mm Hotchkiss antitank Cannon as manufactured by Manufacture d'Arme de Levallois. The bore rates very good plus showing strong rifling with minor oxidation and residual hardened grease while the chamber is mostly clean with a moderate coating of hardened oil and grease with some light oxidation which would clean readily with a mild burnishing. Overall the gun retains about 50-near 60% apple green paint, flaking along the top edges of the trail, top of the barrel , the tire rims, and the top surfaces of the guns mechanism. The breech ring markings are strong: "Cannon De 25 mm SA Mle 1934 Fab 1937 MLS (in oval) No. 2999" with the breech block being marked similarly "Cannon S.A.H. 1934 caliber 25 mm No. 1305"; the breech block shows some residual flaking green paint and some very light scattered surface oxidation. Roughly about 4500 of these guns were in service in early 1940, with the Germans eventually capturing many of them. Purportedly about 200 of these captured guns were sold or otherwise transferred to Finland with 133 being Model 1934 and 67 being Model 1937 (their Finnish Army designation 25 Pst K/34 and 25 Pst K/37). Indeed this arm has a Finnish identification plate on the left leg of the trail showing service or rebuild (in Finnish "Korjattu" or "corrected") dates in January 1941 and February 1942 at Tampella (Oy Tampella A.B., a Finnish heavy manufacturing facility). The windage and elevation mechanisms operate fluidly and seem to run through their full range of traverse and elevation and it would seem as though the breech mechanism operates well, although there is a return spring missing along the right side of the mechanism and the tubular shell deflector is missing from the left side; the barrel transport pintle is intact and hangs from the front of the gunners shield. The sighting tube is intact however no optics are present, the 5-position rotating "v" aperture point-blank sight is present but frozen in position. The tires are marked "Increvable Baudou" and are size 13x45 and are dry rotted and not roadworthy and currently not holding air, but still display very well. The length of the barrel sans the flashider is 71 1/2" to the breech face, the overall length from pintle ring to muzzle is about 141". The flashider itself, while detached, is included and measures 14 1/4" overall length and flares to about 3 1/8" at the muzzle. The height to the top of the gunners plate is about 43" with a maximum width axle-tip-to-axle-tip of about 40"; in firing position the width of the transverse spread of the trace arms is about 100" and these guns purportedly weigh about 1000 pounds. Included with the arm are 54 loaded rounds of armor piercing tracer ammunition. Each round is in its original paper wrap sleeve, housed in a desert sand-painted metal box which holds 8 rounds, 6 of these have their lead-soldered seems intact; they are in wooden ammunition crates. The shells are marked "charge forte", a slightly hotter loaded round designed for short-barreled 25 mm fortification guns. The paper wrappings are all marked in French, the tan-colored tins with a Finnish identification label on the outside. A very respectable example overall which seems to operate well and appears as though it would clean up rather easily to be a very presentable, and likely very usable example. These guns were retired sometime in 1943 due to the increase in thickness of Soviet armor; doubtless this gun was used during that conflict. Really a super Second World War-dated antitank gun that no doubt took some shots at German armor first, then Soviet. (6909) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Tnw Mg-34 Semi-Auto Rifle

Lot #402 (Sale Order 402 of 711)

serial #8488, 8mm Mauser, 24" shrouded barrel with a bright, excellent bore. These classic rifles are built from original military components and are still belt fed, but are only capable of semi-auto function and fire from the closed bolt position. The metal surfaces have light handling wear but retain nearly 97% of a military grade finish. The top cover is numbered differently and has a green-gray parkerized finish. The barrel jacket is "dot" marked and dated "1945", the commercial receiver has been numbered to match the original "8488b". The remaining parts are numbered differently. The hardwood buttstock rates about very good and has a few light dings and a small 3" crack emanating from the collar. The composite pistolgrip panels are in similar condition with a small chip missing from the left side, a small hole in the right side and some light handling marks on both. The rifle is equipped with the correct flip-up front and rear adjustable sights. A correct bipod is mounted to the front of the barrel jacket. Rifle is housed in a custom made wood crate that is painted gray and has spaces made for various accessories. The MG-34 is arguably one the finest light machineguns produced in its day. It was capable of being carried and operated by one person, had a cyclic rate of 800-900 rounds per minute and an effective range of about 2000 yards. Replacement parts are still ready and available from the manufacturer and rifle is in near excellent condition overall. An awesome opportunity to own one of history's greatest military arms for the fraction of the cost of buying a true original. Please note the other accessories available in this sale and in the silent auction and that extra shipping will apply. (46880-1)

German Made Magazine Mg-34 Trommelhalter Top Cover

Lot #403 (Sale Order 403 of 711)

This lot consists of a German war time production MG-34 "drum holder" top cover which can be used with the PT34 style 75 round "Patronentrommel" double-drum magazines. The cover retains most of its arsenal type blue and is numbered "4948b". The German Waffenamts and makers marking were struck , which was common on Russian captured MG-34's. A super rare accessory for your MG-34 machine gun. (46880-8)

Rare German Patronentrommel Pt-34 Double-Drum Magazine

Lot #404 (Sale Order 404 of 711)

This lot consists of a 75 round double-drum magazine for the MG-34 machinegun. The magazine is maker code marked "wa" and dated "41" with a "4757" serial number. The metal surface of the magazine have most of the military wartime blue with areas of light surface oxidation and light pitting blending through. Magazine is equipped with a rubberized canvas top carry strap that has light crazing and some minor cracking but remains intact and fairly supple. The MG-34 could quickly and easily be converted for use with these magazines by changing the top cover with the "trommelhalter" or magazine top cover. A very good example overall of these desirable MG-34 accessories. (46880-5)

German Doppeltrommel Dt-15 Double-Drum Magazine

Lot #405 (Sale Order 405 of 711)

This lot consists of a 75 round double-drum magazine for the MG-15 German machinegun. The magazine is maker marked "BSW" and is dated "1936" with serial number "360610". The metal surfaces retain much of the original military blue that is blending with brown patina and has light surface oxidation throughout. The magazine is equipped with a leather top carry strap that has some light crazing but is still quite supple. These magazines were designed for use with the magazine top cover or "Trommelhalter" for the MG-15 but could also be used with the MG-34 series machineguns as well. It is said that the springs are mostly too tight for the MG-34 however and some magazines will not function as well in these models. An about very good example of these desirable accessories. (46880-6)

Mg34/42 Mgz-40 Optical Sight By J.D. Moller

Lot #406 (Sale Order 406 of 711)

serial #10395. This is an excellent condition optical sight for the MG-34 and Mg-42 series machineguns which mounts to the side of the respective tripods. The sight has an OD green finish with "8950" scratched in the top and is marked "KF / dhq / 10395" along the front near the base. There is some minor fading to the blued disc on the right side. The optics are a bit hazy but remain excellent otherwise. Sight comes housed in an original metal case that is stamp marked on the underside of the lid with a German eagle and "Emil Busch A.G. / Optische Industria Rathenow". The case has some minor flaking and small dents and is in very good condition. The rubber eye cup is in place but no other accessories are included. A rare opportunity to own one of these seldom seen cased sights. (46880-3)

Mg-34 Lafette Tripod

Lot #407 (Sale Order 407 of 711)

serial #6645. This "1940" dated tripod has been painted a dark gray and the maker's code and most of the military markings are no longer visible. There are areas of minor to moderate flaking present along with some areas of light surface oxidation. The T&E mechanism appears to function correctly. The original brown leather shoulder traps and leather pads are intact. The Lafette tripod, first used in 1934, was designed to provide a stable firing platform for machine gun squads in the German army and was used in the years leading up to and throughout World War II. The tripod is very adjustable, can be collapsed and carried like a backpack. It also has adjustable legs that can be set at several heights depending on the terrain available around the gun and crew. Though it is capable of some horizontal rotation, it was meant more as a fixed firing platform. A near excellent example, the perfect accessory for your MG-34. Please note that extra shipping will apply. (46880-2)

Mg-34 Armourer'S Tool Kit

Lot #408 (Sale Order 408 of 711)

This lot consists of a complete MG-34 cased armourer's tool kit. The kit is housed in a correct OD green "1940" dated metal case and includes the hammer, pliers, calipers, dog-bone style wrench, five assorted files, four sets of wood handles, needlenose pliers, adjustable wrench, chisel, double ended flat screwdriver and clamp. The center section has two pull-out drawers containing a tape measure, spanner tool with wrench, headspace gauge, drift punches, double-ended flathead screwdriver, two cleaning brushes, stuck case remover and a small vise. An excellent condition example of these rare kits. A must have for the MG-34 enthusiast. (46880-7)

Mg-34 Belt Tool Kit

Lot #409 (Sale Order 409 of 711)

This lot consists of a German MG-34 tool kit housed in an unmarked but correct black leather pouch. The pouch contains an anti-aircraft spider site, spare deactivated bolt, spanner, Lafette spanner, ruptured case remover, barrel cap, and starter tab. It appears that only the oiler in missing to make this kit complete. An excellent example, all of the tools are marked by German maker or code, and a few have visible Waffenamts. A great opportunity to own one of these rare and nearly complete kits. (46680-4)

Mg-42 Self Traversing Tripod

Lot #410 (Sale Order 410 of 711)

serial #6632d. An "fsu" manufacturer coded 1941-dated tripod that is currently painted dark gray. The paint appears to be a quality job but has covered some of the finer stamps including the lettering under the Waffenamt markings. The tripod legs are numbered 58 and the traversing table 8750d. The T&E mechanism appears to function correctly. Also included with the tripod are two tool boxes one bearing a Waffenamt marking, the other does not, and a set of unmarked padded leather carry straps. These items all fit nicely in a custom crafted veneer faced plywood crate that has been painted the same flat gray color as the tripod. A complete functional MG 42 tripod with a custom made storage crate. Please note extra shipping will apply. (106606-14B)

Custom 1903 Springfield Magazine Sporting Rifle By Hoffman Arms

Lot #411 (Sale Order 411 of 711)

serial #1230227, 35 Whelen, 23 1/2" Hoffman Arms Company marked barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barreled action retains about 97-98% beautifully restored rust blue finish with the bottom metal showing slightly more wear, toning to pewter on the sharp edges and a dark gray-blue on the balance. The bolt body and shroud show nicely restored original blue as well with the underside of the knob flattened and checkered and the attendant parts stamped "27" as we find on Seymour Griffin's work. Interestingly the bottom metal is indeed beautifully engraved by Kornbrath in his typical tight scroll showing about 85% coverage. Gold inlaid in a riband is "Dr. A Knutson/Reynolds Ill" along with "SR Griffin New York" at the very front of the floorplate, as is typical of Griffin guns. Clearly the arm was shipped to Hoffman Arms for stocking and modifications (more on that in a bit). Interestingly the underside of the barrel shows a different serial number, 183362, but is assembly numbered "27" as many of the small parts, again something Seymour Griffin normally did. The rifle is stocked in a very nice grade of English walnut by John Dubiel of Hoffman Arms, classic style with a rounded shadow line left side cheekpiece and rates very good plus to excellent with only the minor dings and handling marks one would expect from light field use. The pistolgrip checkering is flawlessly executed in a wrap-over pattern with mullered borders while the forend shows a wrap-around pattern also with neatly mullered borders. There is a blued steel pistolgrip cap and bone forend tip with a very nice grooved steel trapdoor buttplate, now toned to pewter, giving a length of pull of 13 1/2". The arm features a heavy swivel stud along the toeline and a nice barrel band stud midway down its length. The gun is sighted with a nice sporting ramp front with stippled and lightly engraved edges while the rear receiver bridge mounts a Lyman 48 sight. Mr. Petrov tells a story about Dr. Anton Knutson writing to Townsend Whelen for information on hunting in Canada. Mr. Whelen evidently gave him the name of Stanley Clark his longtime friend and guide. After much correspondence the good doctor decided he did not want to pay Clark's going rate so he hired a couple of half-breed Indian guides using the information Clark had given him. In September of 1923, Clark was guiding three men: Frank Conger Baldwin, Harry Snyder and Edwin H. Lupton in the footsteps of Whelen's trip. Much to the chagrin of the party, the good Dr. showed up in their camp quite unannounced and set up shop. The three men were so disgusted at the infringement that they eventually packed up their kit and camp and left. Harry Snyder of course was the owner of Hoffman Arms Company and it is surmised that Dr. Knutson sent the rifle for re-bore to .35 Whelen and a restock by Dubiel at Hoffman arms perhaps as some sort of reparation or apology for his rude intrusion. It is highly likely the Doctor realized his foible when Baldwin published the story in June of 1924: "With Pack Train and Tepee in the Rockies of Alberta", in-which he detailed the experience, calling him only "a certain doctor in Reynolds Illinois". The rear action screw slot shows some slight damage and there is a light scratch around a small portion of the screw hole. Overall a very lovely rifle exhibiting some fine characteristics from two of the very finest craftsmen of their day, indeed to this day. A very rare rifle with a very interesting and somewhat amusing story. (36650-9) {C&R} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Custom 1903 Springfield Heavy Barrel Target Rifle By Niedner

Lot #412 (Sale Order 412 of 711)

serial #1196730, 30-06, 26 3/4" heavy barrel with a bright excellent bore which shows the beginning of some very light softening at the throat. The barreled action retains about 97% original rust blue showing some minor rub marks and wear to pewter, especially near the muzzle, also with a couple of light abrasions on the right side of the front sight band and some scattered light oxidation. The bolt body is still bright retaining thin random-pattern burnishing, a few very light oxidation spots, with the extractor showing a bit more wear but still retaining light burnishing. The bottom metal shows a bit more wear retaining perhaps 80% original blue with wear to pewter and some light scratching around the periphery of the action screws. The heavy sporter style stock rates very good plus to excellent with only minor dings and handling marks from the years. It shows generous, slightly coarse, checkered panels at the grip which are accented with stippled panels, the forend with a lovely wrap-around pattern, also with the stippled accents; the circled P firing proof is still evident on the face of the grip. The butt has been fitted with a grooved-face Fray-Mershon rifle pad providing a 13 1/4" length of pull. The Springfield swivels are in place along the toeline and on the band and the rifle is sighted with a Lyman globe front atop the front sight band and a Lyman rear; the windage adjustment knob is missing from the bridge. The barrel and receiver ring have been professionally drilled and tapped during the period of use for steel target blocks, they are present. At the same time the bolt handle was lightly relieved for scope clearance, it is unobtrusive and very well done. The top of the barrel is marked "AO Niedner/Dowagiac Mich" just ahead of the receiver. While we find no mention of this serial number in the SRS records, it appears in all respects to be a Springfield heavy barrel target, neatly re-barreled by Niedner. (36650-30) {C&R} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Unmarked Custom 1903 Springfield Magazine Rifle Attributed To Seymour Griffin

Lot #413 (Sale Order 413 of 711)

serial #174449, 30-06, 22" barrel with a very good bore which shows strong rifling but with frosting within the grooves, showing some erosion in the area of the throat. The barreled action retains 90-92% original blue, the loss is due primarily to even fading, showing some sparsely scattered oxidation on the barrel. The bolt body and extractor are mostly bright showing some minor oxidation staining, showing the crosshatch burnishing seen on some of Griffin's rifles and on many of Griffin & Howes. The action races are honed bright with the right race neatly engine turned, as is the follower. The bottom metal is primarily a dull plum and pewter patina. The rifle is stocked classic style in a nice grade of English walnut with a rounded left side cheekpiece with shadow line. The stock rates very good plus with the expected dings and handling marks from the years and shows neatly checkered panels left and right, continuing into the inletting, separated along the front of the grip; the forearm pattern is wrap-around. There is schnabel tip of horn which is very Griffin-like and a blued steel pistolgrip cap on the slightly raked pistolgrip. There is a G & H-style sling swivel stud on the toeline and a barrel band stud just ahead of the forend tip. The rifle currently has a solid red rubber rifle pad, which is a more contemporary replacement giving a 13 1/2" length of pull, there is a bit of added finish on the pad and the stock immediately adjacent to it. The rifle is sighted with a simple blade front in the original banded base and a long slide Lyman rear on the receiver ring. There is the very beginning of a tiny crack at the rear of the top tang and the stock was later-inletted for the magazine cut off, not by the craftsman who built the rifle but neatly done nonetheless. Really a very nice example overall, unmarked but showing many attributes of Seymour Griffin rifles. (36650-37) {C&R} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Custom 1903 Rock Island Magazine Sporting Rifle Attributed To Steve Meunier

Lot #414 (Sale Order 414 of 711)

serial #220891, 30-06, 24" 10-12 dated barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel is an overall dark gray-blue with toning to pewter near the muzzle, at the band and in the area above the chamber, also with minor scratches and handling marks from the years. The receiver shows some generous traces of oil quenched case-hardening with toning to pewter at its rear edge. The bolt shows some operational wear with its knob toning to pewter, the safety showing some very good case colors. The bottom metal is primarily a pewter patina with some traces of dark original gray-blue in the protected areas, also with remnants of minor pitting; the front extension is flaming bomb and "NRA" marked. The rifle is stocked classic style without cheekpiece in a nice piece of American black walnut, very darkly finished with the wood still retaining much original varnish, rating very good overall with the minor dings and handling marks one would expect from the years. The wrist is very slim and the forend is somewhat squarish along its bottom edge. The wrist features generous checkered panels with a fine dividing line at the front part of the grip, these are accented with loose incise-carved scroll. The forearm wraparound pattern is similarly embellished, both showing some wear from the years. There is nice incise-carved loose flowing scroll along the comb line at the heel of the butt, continuing on the left and right side of the butt emanating toward the toe. The rifle features a schnabel tip with a nice antique ivory insert and a checkered hard rubber gripcap with the toeline showing a gold shield-shaped monogram plate, the butt culminating in a cast checkered steel buttplate for a 13 3/4" length of pull. The stock is fitted with very European-style sling swivels and there is a recoil crossbolt at the rear of the stock flat, there are a couple minor cracks beginning and a small sliver of wood at the rear of the receiver tang, this could easily be rectified if one wished. The rifle is sighted with a Lyman bead front in the original banded base (the bead is no longer present) and a Lyman long slide receiver sight on the rear ring. Mr. Petrov has attributed this gun to Steve Meunier, brother of the famous John Meunier of single shot percussion rifle fame. It does indeed show some Germanic influence and John was certainly known to checker and carve his stocks when ordered. Basically by default, the arm was attributed to Meunier as it held very early features found on other rifles, yet with none of the characteristic trademarks of those early makers, so Mr. Petrov attributed the arm to Meunier. The rifle is discussed and pictured in Custom Gunmakers of the 20th Century. A very attractive, very early magazine sporting rifle into-which further research may actually settle the question of the maker. (36650-60) {C&R} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Custom 1903 Springfield Magazine Sporting Rifle By Ross King

Lot #415 (Sale Order 415 of 711)

serial #1255269, 30-06, 21" star gauged barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel retains about 92% original rust blue, the loss is due primarily to even fading and some light high edge wear with the receiver showing a dark gray-brown faded case-hardening, the tang neatly narrowed as we see on Wundhammer and King rifles. The bolt body shows light operational wear, more prominent on the extractor, it has overall toned to a very dark gray with toning to pewter on the knob which is coarsely checkered in a circular pattern on its underside. The bottom metal is primarily a dull pewter patina with a dark gray faded blue on the bow, showing some light scratches on the bow and area of the rear guard screw. The rifle is stocked classic style without cheekpiece in a nice grade of English walnut, showing some very nice grain figure along the comb line. The stock rates very good overall with much original varnish but minor dings and handling marks from the years of use afield and the beginning of a tiny crack at the rear of the receiver. There are nice bordered checkered panels left and right with a thumb print diamond atop the wrist, the forearm pattern is wraparound bordered as well. There is a schnabel tip, blued steel gripcap which has faded to brown, detachable super grade-style swivel bases and a solid red rubber rifle pad giving a 13 1/2" length of pull. The face of the trigger is neatly, somewhat coarsely checkered and the safety lever has been grooved over its entire surface. The rifle is sighted with a Sheard style front bead on the original sight base while the rear receiver bridge holds a longleaf Lyman aperture sight. SRS "Summary of DCM Rifle Sales 1922-1942" lists this rifle by serial number as "SG", denoting star gauged. This rifle is pictured in Custom Gunmakers of the 20th Century, volume 2. A graceful rifle from this successor to Ludvig Wundhammer with a lovely bore and just enough wear that it could go afield once more. (36650-17) {C&R} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Rare Prewar 1903 Springfield Magazine Sporting Rifle By Paul Jaeger

Lot #416 (Sale Order 416 of 711)

30-06, 21 3/4" barrel with a bright about excellent bore which shows only the very lightest frosting within the grooves. The metal surfaces retain about 90% original blue with the loss being even fading and high edge and contact point wear. The rifle is neatly stocked in a nice piece of French walnut, classic style with a rounded, somewhat bulbous, left side cheekpiece. The stock itself rates very good with overall minor dings and dents from the years of use afield. The stock features a nice horn forend tip, engraved blued steel gripcap (there is a moderate ding or scrape out if its right leading edge) and a checkered steel buttplate giving a 13 1/8" length of pull. The rifle is sighted with a banded sporting ramp front with cross-hatched face, small ivory bead and the ramp hood is present, the receiver bridge sports a Lyman sight. The left side of the action has been fitted with a Jaeger single lever quick-detached telescope sight base which mounts an MSW Wetzlar 2 1/2X telescopic sight with heavy German post and crosshair reticle and bright very good plus optics. The scope itself rates about very good with worn finish. The bolt handle has been slightly swept and modified for scope clearance and is now polished bright, as is the bolt body, the knob showing some very light pinprick pitting. The rifle has additionally been fitted with one of Jaeger's nice single set triggers and the tang has been neatly narrowed. At some point the rifle may have been shot with the guard screws loose as a magnum crossbolt has been neatly fitted, its heads hidden beneath ebony plugs. The interior bedding reveals a few minor cracks which appear to have been effectively repaired and there was a small chip missing at the rear of the tang, this has been neatly repaired is very difficult to detect. The barrel is marked "P Jaeger Phila PA" making this a pre-1940 rifle, Mr. Petrov mentions he has only encountered four pre-war Jaeger's, most of what we find these days features the post-war Jenkintown address. The rifle is discussed and pictured in Custom Gunmakers of the 20th Century, volume 2. Paul Jaeger and the Jaeger firm need no introduction here, this is a fine rifle and would likely provide many more years of service afield. (36650-69) {C&R} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Custom 1903 Rock Island Magazine Sporting Rifle By John Hutton

Lot #417 (Sale Order 417 of 711)

serial #297584, 30-06, 23 3/4" barrel with a bright about excellent bore. The metal surfaces of the barreled action retain about 98% original blue with some sparsely scattered light oxidation here and there, also with some light handling marks and muzzle wear. The bolt body and handle retain a similar amount of restored blue, showing some sparse areas of light pitting beneath, the bolt shroud and striker retain some good original oil-quenched case-hardening. The bottom metal appears to be original blue with some minor handling marks and dings, the forward edge of the triggerguard bow being very nicely reduced with a rather graceful appearance. The gun is stocked classic style in a good grade of English walnut with a nice semi-rounded shadow line cheekpiece which runs all the way to the point of comb. The stock itself rates about excellent with some minor dings and handling marks from the years, also showing nice checkered panels at the wrist with mullered front borders, the forend with nice diamond panels, also with mullered borders, the checkering is very crisp. The stock is accented with a bone forend tip, blued steel pistolgrip cap and a checkered steel trapdoor buttplate which is lightly engraved (the forend tip shows some extremely slight insect damage). The gun is fitted with Griffin & Howe-style QD swivel studs and there is an un-engraved silver monogram plate along the toeline; the recoil lug area of the stock is neatly stamped "Hutton". The rifle is sighted with a nice pinched sporting front ramp with small gold bead and a Lyman receiver sight on the rear bridge. The left side of the receiver has been fitted with a Noske base and ring set which support a Noske telescopic sight with fine crosshair and dot reticle and very good optics; the scope itself rates about excellent with much original blue. The rear sight bridge is neatly stored beneath the butt trap when the scope is mounted. John Hutton originally was employed as a stocker by Griffin & Howe and went to work for Townsend Whelen at the National Target & Supply Co. sometime around 1939. Clearly this rifle has strong Griffin & Howe roots and is a handsome example from this very seldom-encountered maker. (36650-36) {C&R} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Custom 1903 Springfield Magazine Sporting Rifle By Samuel Leonard

Lot #418 (Sale Order 418 of 711)

30-06, 22" barrel with a bright very good plus bore which shows some frosting in the grooves. The barreled action retains about 97% restored rust blue with a few scattered light specks of very light oxidation here and there and some light muzzle wear. The bolt body is bright with some remnants of light pitting on the extractor itself, the right side race and the follower have nice cross-hatched burnishing . The bolt handle was low swept and features two nicely checkered panels, unfortunately it has now been relieved along its upper face, and a portion of the knob ground as well, obviously for scope clearance. The bottom metal is primarily a dull gray-blue patina toning to pewter on the sharp edges. The rifle is stocked classic style in a nice piece of English walnut with a flared left-side shadow line cheekpiece. The stock rates very good plus overall with some very light dings and handling marks from light use. It features nicely checkered grip panels which meet atop the wrist and a wrap-around forend pattern, these with mullered borders. Stock features a blued steel pistolgrip cap, ebony forend tip and grooved bone buttplate for a 13 1/4" length of pull. The rifle features QD swivel studs which appear as though they would take super grade swivels and there is an un-engraved gold monogram plate along the toeline. The rear of the action was neatly narrowed by the maker and the front receiver ring has been neatly matted, the front of the floorplate shows a nice checkered thumbprint and the trigger is very finely checkered. The rifle is sighted with a banded sporting ramp front with nicely matted face and a bead front sight with a very nice knurled hood, while the rear ring mounts a Lyman receiver sight. At some later point, perhaps within the last 40 years or so, a Griffin & Howe-style scope base was affixed to the left side of the receiver and the stock neatly inletted for it, it is likely this is when the bolt handle was also altered. The guard screws each show some slot damage and there is the very beginning of two extremely tiny cracks to the rear of the receiver tang, they could easily be arrested and made to disappear. Sam Leonard was head stocker at Purdey's before he left his job and moved to New York City. He teamed up with the George Hyde for a while and did the stock work for the short-lived Ned Roberts "Roberts & Campbell" enterprise. This example is marked on top of the barrel "No. 219 S. A. Leonard New York" and is discussed and pictured in Custom Gunmakers of the 20th Century. Really a very lovely arm with a beautiful lines and nice appointments, well-designed and well-executed. (36650-67) {C&R} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Custom 1903 Springfield Magazine Sporting Rifle By Griffin & Howe

Lot #419 (Sale Order 419 of 711)

serial #202663, 30-06, 24" star gauged barrel with a bright about excellent bore which shows only the very lightest frosting in the grooves nearer the throat; it is star gauge numbered "B/357" on its underside. The barreled action retains about 92% original blue, the loss is due to light even fading and high edge wear, primarily on the front sight, swivel band and scope mount. The bottom metal has toned to an even, darker gray-blue. It shows Kornbrath's nice-quality flowing scroll with banknote borderline rococo engraving; "Griffin & Howe Inc./New York" is engraved at the front of the floorplate. The bolt body shows only minor wear with the bolt handle flattened and coarsely checkered on its underside with a teardrop shaped bordered checkered panel on the outer surface of the knob. The gun is stocked classic style in Circassian walnut, the stock rating very good showing overall dings and handling marks from the years and a bit of darkening and oil soaking at the rear of the tang and at the carry point mid-stock. The stock features deep comb flutes, a schnabel tip and fleur-de-lis-style checkered panels with carved accents at the front of each grip panel. The rifle is fitted with 1" European-style sling swivels, has a bone pistolgrip cap and a checkered and lightly engraved trapdoor buttplate beneath-which there is a nickel Krag-style oiler; the length of pull is 13 1/2" . The rifle is sighted with a banded sporting ramp front sight with nicely matted ramp and knurled hood present and a Lyman receiver sight in place on the rear ring. The Griffin & Howe quick detach ring set supports a Carl Zeiss Zielklein 2.5X telescopic sight with post and crosshair reticle and bright excellent optics; the leather scope cover is included. This rifle is pictured on page 25 of Custom Gunmakers of the 20th Century. There are 2 very minute cracks at the rear of the receiver tang and the screw slots show some very light damage. Really a very nice example overall of an early Griffin & Howe sporting rifle which shows some honest but gentle field use. (36650-90) {C&R} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Fine German Magazine Sporting Rifle By Charles Daly

Lot #420 (Sale Order 420 of 711)

serial #26623, 7mm Mauser, 25" Roechling Elektrostahl barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel retains about 92-95% original blue, the loss is due primarily to some light even fading and the light handling marks and scratches one would expect from a hunted arm. The receiver retains about 90-92% original color case-hardening which is quite vivid in spots and has toned to a silvery case-hardened patina on the front receiver ring. The bolt assembly retains nearly all its original color case-hardening with the knob toning to pewter showing some very light oxidation staining, the extractor retaining much original bright blue with only some light oxidation and a light operational rub mark. The bottom metal has toned primarily to a pleasing silvery pewter patina with some generous amounts of original color case-hardening in the protected areas. This lovely rifle shows tight flowing scroll on the action with a nice bull Moose game scene vignette on the front ring. The bottom metal shows the same nice tight scroll with a hunting dog vignette in the center of the lever-release floorplate and flying waterfowl on the bow of the guard. The rifle is stocked classic style in a very nice grade of Circassian walnut, the stock rating very good plus with only minor dings and handling marks from light use afield, showing perhaps an old very light cleaning. The stock features scant comb flutes and a rounded left-side shadow line cheekpiece with a nice polished horn forend tip, inletted German-style over the narrowed and thinned tip of the forend. There is a nice engraved steel gripcap in place which is now primarily pewter, and a blued checkered trapdoor buttplate with a nice brass insert beneath the trap, length of pull is 13 5/8". The rifle is equipped with a toe-mounted swivel stud with another on the underside of the barrel and has a finely checkered trigger face. The arm is sighted with a checkered sporting ramp front sight and 2-leaf rear sight with the first leaf graduated at 100 and 200 yards, the second leaf for 300, both with the increments inlaid in silver; the rear receiver ring has been drilled and tapped for a Lyman receiver sight (this sight is original to the gun as the area beneath it is un-engraved. The top of the barrel is marked "Charles Daly Roechling Electro Steel" and the underside shows a proof date of November 1932, the underside of the action is marked with the Belgian retailer Bayard's galloping horse trademark. this rifle is pictured in Custom Gunmakers of the 20th Century, volume 2. Really a wonderfully-executed gun with some really beautiful green figure in the butt and a very nice features. (36650-45) {C&R} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Custom 1903 Springfield Magazine Sporting Rifle By A. F. Stoeger

Lot #421 (Sale Order 421 of 711)

serial #1257739, 30-06, 24" 2-31 dated barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces of the barreled action retain about 95% maker blue with the loss due to light fading, muzzle wear and some minor handling marks, also with some light oxidation and some light pitting around the muzzle and sight base band. The bolt body and handle remain bright with most of their factory polished still evident, the bolt is DC pencil-numbered to the gun. The striker and shroud still maintain some strong traces of oil-quenched case-hardening. The bottom metal has toned to a darker gray patina with the floorplate neatly engraved in block letters "BVM". The rifle is stocked classic style with a nice dual-beaded Whelen-style left-sided cheekpiece, the stock showing pronounced comb flutes and with hard rubber gripcap and ebony forend tip. The stock itself rates very good plus with much original varnish and only minor dings and handling marks from use afield. The rifle has nicely checkered grip panels and wrap-around forend pattern, all are bordered, and it is equipped with QD swivel studs showing a length of pull to the smooth steel buttplate of 13 5/8". There is a Redfield sourdough style front sight fitted in the original banded base, there is a Lyman 48 receiver sight base on the rear ring, there is a blank insert currently installed, and the gun is fitted with an R Noske quick detachable base and ring set which supports and R Noske telescopic sight with post and crosshair reticle and bright excellent optics. The scope itself rates very good showing minor even thinning of the finish and some very light oxidation. The rifle appears to be an a National Match configuration and has a "B-17" marking atop the barrel, likely a star gauge number, rifles around this serial number including 1257736 and 1257741 are all listed as National Match in the "SRS DCM sales 1922-1942" records. The Stoeger name is not marked anywhere on the gun however Mr. Petrov identifies the rifle as such. Overall a very nicely executed rifle still in a very usable state of condition from this respected New York importer and retailer. (36650-75) {C&R} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Custom 1903 Springfield Magazine Sporting Rifle By Kirkwood Of Boston

Lot #422 (Sale Order 422 of 711)

serial #608100, 30-06, 24" 7-15 dated barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces of the barreled action have toned primarily to a plum hue with some fading to pewter while the receiver shows some strong oil quenched case-hardening. The bolt body as well retains some very good original blue with the shroud showing oil quenched case-hardening, the safety color case-hardening. The bolt handle has been forged and polished into a butterknife style with grooves on its underside. The bottom metal is an overall pewter and brown patina and both action and lower guard show added lengthened tangs at the time of construction which bolster the pistolgrip area of the arm. The rifle is stocked classic style without cheekpiece in a very nice grade of English walnut, "Kirkwood" is stamped in the upper long tang recess. The stock itself rates very good plus with much original varnish and scattered minor handling marks and light scratches. The grip panels are neatly checkered with mullered front and rear borders with very nice forend panels as well. The stock features a schnabel-style forend tip and there is a lovely silver pistolgrip cap with trapdoor, beneath-which is a compass. The length of pull to the checkered bone buttplate is 13 7/8", the buttplate showing some very light insect damage. The gun is sighted with a Sheard style bead on the original front sight base and a three-leaf rear sight, one standing and two folding, the standing leaf has been shortened to accommodate the Lyman folding peepsight attached to the striker of the arm. The underside of the shroud has been fitted with a small pin which bears up on the right side of the receiver, returning the shroud and cocking piece to a similar position each time the bolt is closed for more positive sight alignment. The underside of the forend has a silver monogram plate inlaid which is engraved "George Lowell Aspinwall", who was an officer of the Shawmut Bank of Boston. The rifle is discussed and pictured in Custom Gunmakers of the 20th Century. Really a handsome gun with some lovely appointments, custom ordered by and made for an important Bostonian by this famous shop. (36650-31) {C&R} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Custom 1903 Springfield Magazine Sporting Rifle By W. S. Mielcarek

Lot #423 (Sale Order 423 of 711)

serial #479693, 30-06, 24" July 1911-dated barrel with a fair bore which shows mild pitting its full-length, the rifling nearly gone for the first 2" near the breech. The rifle retains about 98% excellent quality restored rust blued finish. The gun is stocked classic style in a very nice grade of American black walnut which shows fiddleback figure its full-length. The stock features a rounded double beaded shadow line cheekpiece on its left side and rates very good plus to excellent as very neatly refinished, retaining some minor dings and handling marks. The grip and forend are nicely checkered in a bordered pattern with raised Oberndorf-style panels along the stock's midsection culminating in carved fleur-de-lis at their rear-most terminus. There is a lightly engraved blued steel gripcap, schnabel tip, magnum crossbolts neatly covered with walnut plugs and a steel skeleton buttplate with neatly checkered center with the heel and toe showing nice quality scroll, the length of pull is 13 1/4". The original military front band is in place, supporting a Marbles brass bead sight and a Lyman 48 long leaf rear sight is in place on the rear receiver ring. A chip at the rear of the receiver tang was neatly repaired some time ago, it was extremely well done and difficult to detect; there is a horn fleur-de-lis accenting inlay ahead of the triggerguard front extension. The underside of the barrel appears to be marked with a star gauge marking of "B 25". W. S. Mielcarek & Sons were active in Grand Rapids MI and Chicago IL , primarily 1920-1923. This rifle is discussed and pictured in Custom Gunmakers of the 20th-Century. Really a lovely, unmarked American sporting rifle. (36650-84) {C&R} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Unmarked Custom Springfield 1903 Magazine Sporting Rifle

Lot #424 (Sale Order 424 of 711)

serial #1261546, 30-06, 24" barrel with a bright excellent bore. Strangely unmarked, this is a wonderful rifle, nicely executed exhibiting fine craftsmanship. The barreled action retains about 92-95% original blue, the loss due primarily to even fading and some high edge wear while the receiver is a deep gray-blue, showing overall extremely light pinprick pitting, clearly prior to being assembled in its current form. The bolt body and handle remain bright with original arsenal polish evident and only some very minor oxidation, the shroud and striker retaining excellent dark blue. The bottom metal has toned more to a dark gray-blue patina, the floorplate somewhat mottled. There is some loose flowing scroll with background punch-dot accenting in a 1 1/2" wedge just ahead of the receiver and also on the front sight band, the muzzle ahead of it and for about 1 1/2" behind of the sight band; this engraving appearing very much to be the work of Rudolf Kornbrath. The rifle is stocked classic style without cheekpiece in a nice grade of English walnut and features bordered checkered panels at the grip with a wrap-around pattern on the forend. The stock rates very good plus to near excellent showing light dings and handling marks from use and crackling finish in the area of the butt, it is very Griffin & Howe-like at the comb and features a bone forend tip and a blued steel gripcap and has been fitted with a Remington Arms Co. logo checkered hard rubber buttplate for a 13 1/2" length of pull. The rifle is not fitted with swivels, there is the beginning of a small chip or crack at the rear of the receiver tang, this showing some light oil soaking as well and there is a drying crack in the recoil lug area on the interior of the stock, some professional attention should be given here if the arm is to be fired. The pistolgrip cap shows light Art Deco-style engraving, its bottom face engraved "Morgan Van Matre/Cincinnati Ohio"; Van Matre an attorney in Cincinnati, also served as a Captain of infantry in the First World War. The arm is listed by serial number in SRS "Summary of DCM Rifle Sales 1922-1942", it does not list a style classification however the barrel ahead of the sight is star-gauge numbered "B/304". The rifle is sighted with a Redfield ivory bead front fitted to the original band and base and there is a custom barrel band affixed at the rear which holds a folding leaf Marbles-style sight; the barrel and receiver ring have been drilled and tapped for target blocks which are not present. A well-made rifle overall with a lovely bore that certainly could be taken afield for the fall sporting seasons, further research may prove the craftsman who built the arm. (36650-42) {C&R} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Engraved Tipping & Lawden Model 2A Pepperbox Pistol

Lot #425 (Sale Order 425 of 711)

serial #1176, 30 RF, 3" barrels with fair bores. The barrel cluster retains some generous traces of original blue and shows light scroll engraving at the breeches with stippled thumbprint grasping areas left and right midway down the barrel, flanked by loose scroll. The muzzles show light silver rococo inlay and the top barrel flute is inlaid in silver "Tipping & Lawden". The frame is now a dull ocher patina and is overall engraved in loose flowing scroll with the Tipping & Lawden and Sharp's patent markings on its left side. The pistol is fitted with a carved pair of genuine mother-of-pearl grips with loose foliate scroll and checkered background. The left grip is slightly loose but both fit very well. Barrel-to-frame fit is slightly loose but the gun seems to operate well mechanically. The pistol is cased in a nice English walnut case with monogram plate on the lid. The baize lining may be an older replacement and the included accessories are an ebony-handled turnscrew, ebony-handled steel wiping rod and a nickel silver oil bottle. The case rates very good plus overall with light dings and handling wear and some older glued repairs to a couple corners. A very attractive Tipping and Lawden pistol overall with some nice accessories. (36229-309) {ANTIQUE}

Colt Model 1905 Semi-Auto Pistol

Lot #426 (Sale Order 426 of 711)

serial #4089, 45 ACP, 5" barrel with a lightly frosted bore. This 1909 made pistol retains about 80% original blue finish with the majority of the loss due to flaking finish on the grip frame. There is some light silvering on the high edges along with light handling marks and blemishes. Strong case-hardened colors remain on the hammer with faint silvering on the edges. The double diamond checkered walnut grips are in very good to excellent condition with several diamond points chipped off from handling along with light scratches dents and dings. A single unmarked magazine accompanies this pistol. This is a very nice condition Model 1905 with crisp markings and some honest use. (86520-439) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Colt Ace Semi-Auto Pistol

Lot #427 (Sale Order 427 of 711)

serial #3028, 22 LR, 4 3/4" barrel with an excellent bore. This first year production (1931) Ace retains about 85% plus of its original finish. The front strap has flaked to a gunmetal gray from handling and there is high edge wear present on the metal surfaces with random scratches. There is some oxidation on the inner arch of the backstrap and grip safety; and a circular scratch on the left side of the slide and frame from careless assembly of the slide stop. The checkered walnut factory grips are in good to very good condition with indiscriminate scratches, dents and dings on the surfaces. Some of the diamond points at the top of the grips have compressed from handling. The pistol includes two correctly marked magazines. This is a very nice condition Ace with some moderate but honest wear from use. (86520-4051) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Colt Service Model Ace Semi-Auto Pistol

Lot #428 (Sale Order 428 of 711)

serial #SM3018, 22 LR, 5" barrel with a floating chamber and an excellent bore. Overall, this 1942 made pistol retains about 85% plus factory blue finish with the front strap flaking to silver, mainspring housing thinned to a brown patina and light silvering of the high edges; along with a few light scratches, oxidation blemishes and handling marks. The checkered walnut grips are in very good condition with light handling marks and a few light dents. Colonel Waldemar S. Broberg's initials are located on the frame below the slide stop but no other military markings are present. The pistol is equipped with the type "C" serrated ramp front sight and Stevens's pattern adjustable rear sight. Included is a single two tone magazine marked "Colt 22 L.R. Ace Service Model". This is a very nice condition World War II production Service Model Ace with some honest use. (86520-1252) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Special Order Deluxe Target Rifle

Lot #429 (Sale Order 429 of 711)

serial #96791, 32-40 Win., 30" part round part octagon No. 2 weight barrel with a bright fine bore. This rifle has some nice features including a case hardened frame, checkered pistolgrip stock with hard rubber grip cap and Swiss buttplate. The barrel barrel bears an overall dull patina with some generous trace of original blue with light silvering along the muzzle, high edges along with a small impact mark in the top left of the barrel about 2" behind the front sight and some sporadic spots of gray metal, handling marks and fine oxidation staining. The action bears an overall mottled brown patina with generous traces of original case colors on the left side of the lever, fine oxidation staining and some light scuffing on the rear tang around the sight base. The walnut buttstock and forend rate fine with a handful of light handling marks and blemishes in what may be an added light oil finish. The forend has a nice ebony tip inlay and the buttstock is assembly numbered to the gun on the butt, the buttplate is unnumbered. The rifle is sighted with a Beach combination front sight and a Lyman No. 1D rear tang sight, there is no rear seat. An honest overall very good plus condition special order deluxe High Wall rifle manufactured in 1908. (56520-2385) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Lovely Presentation U.S. Model 1860 Staff & Field Officers Sword By Ridabock & Co.

Lot #430 (Sale Order 430 of 711)

30" straight blade. This is a high grade sword which features a gold washed and highly decorated hilt. The blade is etched with scroll, federal eagle, panoplies of arms and "U.S.". The reverse ricasso is marked "MADE IN FRANCE" in riband above "RIDABOCK & Co. / NEW YORK" in oval; the obverse ricasso is marked "F B D" amongst cross helmet and sword in a small oval. The grip is of beautifully turned mother-of-pearl wrapped in braided brass wire. The knuckle bow features a static guard with federal eagle on the obverse and a folding plain counterguard on the reverse. The condition of the sword is fabulous with perhaps 90% gold wash remaining on the hilt and the blade remaining bright overall with only some minor light scuffs from scabbard removal. The metal scabbard is nickel plated with fancy pierced and gold washed brass fittings and rates excellent with the exposed brass bearing a pleasing patina and the nickel having scattered very fine oxidation staining. The scabbard is engraved between the two fittings "Presented to / Col. Henry Chauncey Jr. / April 23rd. 1896. / by the non-commission officers and men / of the Eighth Regiment N.G.N.Y / in commemoration of its reorganization / as a Regiment" on one side. The reverse counterguard is also engraved with the insignia of the eighth New York. Col. Chauncey was commander of the Eighth New York Infantry who became the Eighth Regiment, New York and mustered in May 19, 1898 during the Spanish-American War and mustered out November 3 1898. Included with the sword are copies of various information on the Eighth New York Infantry and his infantry as it appeared in the New York Times. This is a fabulous sword with neat New York history. (56822-7)

Magnificent Presentation U.S. Model 1860 Staff & Field Officers Sword By Horstmann

Lot #431 (Sale Order 431 of 711)

30 5/8" straight blade. This is a high grade sword which features a gold washed hilt and gold washed and blued etch blade. The blade is decorated with scrolls and panoplies of arms and is etched "Lieutenant Clifford E. Hamilton" on the reverse blade. The obverse ricasso is marked "HORSTMANN / PHILADELPHIA". The gold washed hilt is a fancy cast brass with a flat mother-of-pearl handle wrapped in braided brass wire. The knuckle bow features a static guard with federal eagle on the obverse and a folding plain counterguard on the reverse. The condition of the sword is fabulous with the blade retaining about 97-98% original blue and gold wash, the remainder of the blade overall bright with some minor fine pitting closest to the tip and the hilt retaining about 75% original gold wash fading to a pleasing goldenrod patina. The metal scabbard is nickel plated with spots of light flaking and fine oxidation staining with fancy pierced foliate fittings bearing a pleasing patina with traces of original gold wash. The scabbard is engraved on one side "Presented to / Lt. Clifford E. Hamilton / by the members of Company E. 5th. Mass. / U.S.V. Camp Wetherill S.C. / March 31st. 1899". Lt. Hamilton was a watchmaker by trade before mustering in to service, during the Spanish-American War he oversaw target practice and was commander of prison guards. Included with the sword are copies of physical records, pensions and muster rolls. A lovely sword with some neat Massachusetts history. (56822-6)

U.S. Model 1860 Presentation Staff & Field Officers Sword

Lot #432 (Sale Order 432 of 711)

32 1/8" straight blade is not maker marked. The blade is nicely etched with a gold washed background and the decorations include scroll, federal eagle, panoplies of arms and "U.S.". The fancy gold washed hilt has a lovely scroll engraved silver hilt wrapped in braided brass wire. The knuckle bow has a single branch guard and a head of Zeus quillon with a static guard with federal eagle on the obverse and a folding counterguard with panoply of arms on the reverse. The condition of the sword is fabulous with the blade retaining about 90% gold wash the balance of the blade bright with a few light scabbard marks and specks of fine staining and the hilt retaining 95% original gold wash with the exposed brass having a pleasing patina. The metal scabbard is nickel plated with fancy pierced brass fitting with martial panoplies having a nice goldenrod patina. The scabbard is engraved on one side between the fittings "Presented to / Captain Eugene H. Caplan by the / New York City Schuetzen Corps / March 10. 1925". We have no information on Captain Caplan but further research could prove interesting. A nice looking sword with special appeal to the Schuetzen shooting society. (56822-2)

Pair Of Swords Presented Colonel Edwin D. Metcalf Rhode Island 3Rd Heavy Artillery

Lot #433 (Sale Order 433 of 711)

The first sword is an U.S. Model 1860 Staff & Field officers sword by Ames 29" straight blade. This is a high grade sword which features a gold wash hilt and etched blade with a gold wash background. The blade is decorated with scrolls, panoplies of arms, federal eagles, soldiers, flags and is etched "Col. Edwin D. Metcalf" and is dated 1884 on the reverse blade. The obverse ricasso is marked "AMES / SWORD / CO. / CHICOPEE / MASS.". The gold washed hilt is a fancy cast brass with an imitation tortoise shell grip wrapped in braided brass wire. The wire has loosened slightly and the reverse side of the handle has a wrinkled finish caused from contact with a heat source. The knuckle bow has a single branch guard and a head of Zeus quillon with a static guard with federal eagle on the obverse and a folding counterguard with panoply of arms on the reverse. The condition of the sword is fabulous with the blade retaining 97-98% original gold wash and the hilt retaining about 90% original gold wash, the exposed brass a pleasing patina with a small spot of tarnish on the reverse guard. The metal scabbard is nickel plated with fancy gold was pierced brass fittings with martial panoplies, the exposed brass having a lightly mellowed patina with some fine oxidation staining on the nickel. The second sword is a Knights of Templar Springfield Fraternal Sword The sword measures 35" overall with a 28 3/8" straight blade. The blade remains bright with gold washed etched panels on both sides. The obverse panel is etched in gothic letters "Edwin D. Metcalfe" and the reverse is etched "Springfield Commandery". The hilt features a double guard, pierced counterguards, knight head pommel with chain knuckle bow and an etched bone handle with intertwined letters on one side and a Templar knight on the other side. The hilt retains much silver plate with scattered light tarnish and the handle has a small chip at the pommel on the reverse side. The metal scabbard is nickel plated with silver plated fancy fittings having areas of light tarnish and is etched with fraternal panoplies on the lower part of the scabbard and "Edwin D. Metcalf" between the hangers and an identical sword is pictured on page 150 of "The American Fraternal Sword". Col. Metcalf enlisted for service Aug. 27 1861 as a major and on Oct. 9, 1861 commissioned in the Rhode Island 3rd. Heavy Artillery and commanded battalions at North Edisto and James Island S.C. and the battle of Olustee. Col. Metcalf resigned commission on Feb. 5, 1864 and passed away some time in 1915. Included with the swords are numerous letters to and from Metcalf, officers casualty sheets and muster rolls. A lovely pair of swords presented to a Civil War Colonel with a lot of New England history. (56822-5)

Exceptionally Rare Swedish Model 1881 Jarmann Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #434 (Sale Order 434 of 711)

serial #518, 10.15x61R, 32" barrel with an excellent bore. This 1883 dated trials rifle is in excellent overall condition with the finish retaining nearly 98-99% original blue that has light handling wear and is lightly flaking to brown with a few areas that have specks of very fine surface oxidation present. The steel buttplate shows the most wear with light oxidation and abrasions, most likely from spending a good portion of its life on a rack. The bolt assembly is in the white and has a light gray patina slowly spreading over its surface and mixing with a few lights spots of surface oxidation. The receiver and barrel markings are all crisp and all numbers are matching. The left side of the receiver is marked "(crown)/C / J.P 1883 J.G." and the barrel is marked with the same stampings as well. The wood has some light added finish but otherwise rates excellent having only a few light dings. The area under the action has a blank brass diamond held on with two screws, which most likely would have served as an ID plate had the rifle been adopted and issued. The rifle's features include an eight shot tubular magazine and magazine disconnect on the left side of the receiver. The forward sling swivel and cleaning rod are missing but the rifle otherwise is complete. These Jarmann rifles saw a very limited production with only 30,000 of the Norwegian Model 1884 rifles, having been produced. The Swedish rifles saw even less production, about 1500, and were never adopted for service. The first 500 were the two-band variation, made for the Royal Life Guard, and the remaining 1000 were this three-band variation produced for the Navy. Many were destroyed by the Germans or sold as surplus and/or converted to the M28 Harpoon rifle. This exceptional early three-band example is only missing two very minor parts and would make and exceptional addition to any military collection. A must have for a true Swedish enthusiast. (46915-8) {ANTIQUE}

Sig Arms Blaser R93 Attache Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #435 (Sale Order 435 of 711)

serial #BC-03578, 25-06, 22 3/4" fluted barrel with an excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 99% plus original matte blue finish with no visible signs of any wear. The Grade 7 Circassian checkered walnut stocks rate excellent, there are a few light dings along the top edge of the buttstock comb. This model features wood side panels along the sides of the receiver which match the grade and grain of the butt. The forearm features an ebony schnabel forend tip and the buttstock has a capped pistolgrip with brass center depicting a big horn sheep scene. Additionally the bolt handle knob is made from similar wood. Rifle includes its factory luggage style locking case with the manual and takedown tools inside. This is a premium example of these modern classic rifles which operate by a straight pull action with pivoting bolt. Extra barrels and bolt collars can be obtained and easily changed for a variety of shooting and hunting pleasures. A lovely example of these fine German made sporting rifles. (46923-9)

Edm Arms Model 96 Windrunner Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #436 (Sale Order 436 of 711)

serial #385, 50 BMG, 30" match grade fluted barrel with integral Shark style compensator and a like new likely unfired bore. The metal surfaces on this massive 38 lb repeater retain 99% original blue and anodized finish and rate like-new overall with the exception of a few small spots of light surface oxidation from storage. Rifle features a CNC machined 4140 alloy receiver that is Rockwell hardened 40-42. The receiver has a collapsible adjustable stock with fold out monopod, a Hogue AR-15 style pistolgrip and an M-60 bipod that is mounted to the front lug. Oddly this rifle comes with a left hand cheekrest (the cheekrest is easily removed and a correct right hand model should be easy to obtain and install) which prevents the bolt opening fully, lending more to the notion that the rifle has not been fired since it left the factory. The receiver is also equipped with a picatinny top rail for your choice of appropriate quality optics. Included are the factory takedown hard case, manual, two five round detachable magazines, two fired cases, a rubber thread cover and a padded black nylon sling. Besides being known for their accuracy and long range consistency, this rifle can be easily be taken-down or assembled in less than one minute without tools and stored in the hard case. This unique feature to this company's design does not affect the head space or accuracy and the barrel is easily assembled or removed by an Uzi style barrel nut. A terrific tactical long range rifle in near-new overall condition that would be the envy of all your .50 caliber aficionado friends and shooting competitors. (46923-13)

Winchester Model 71 Deluxe Lever Action Rifle

Lot #437 (Sale Order 437 of 711)

serial #13982, 348 Win, 24" barrel with an excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 90% original blue with even loss and light handling marks throughout, the balance flaking to a light brown patina with the most concentration being on the left side of the receiver. The magazine cap and nosecap perhaps show the most loss and are a blend of mottled blue and gray. The checkered steel buttplate is a mottled gray. The checkered walnut stocks rate excellent with a few light dings and some light flattening to the checking. Rifle is equipped with a robust blade front sight and is missing its hood. The rear sight has been replaced with a Marble's slot blank and rifle has the factory optional adjustable rear peep sight mounted to the bolt. Made in 1938 this is a classic looking lever rifle that is in excellent condition and would be a great addition to any Winchester collection or for use as a vintage hunting rifle. (46520-1764) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Winchester Pre '64 Model 70 Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #438 (Sale Order 438 of 711)

serial #122946, 22 Hornet, 24" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 99% original blue with a few light handling marks visible on the receiver. The checkered walnut stock rates excellent and has some light scratches, mostly visible along the belly of the forearm. The stock is equipped with the original checkered steel buttplate and sling swivels. The original front sight with hood is intact, the rear sight has been replaces by a slot blank and a Lyman #48 WJS adjustable sight has been mounted to the rear of the receiver. This is a terrific 1949 vintage small bored Model 70 in excellent overall condition. (46520-2867) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Johnson Model 1941 Semi-Auto Rifle

Lot #439 (Sale Order 439 of 711)

serial #B4038, 30-06, 22 1/2" Johnson Automatics barrel with a very good, gray bore that has some areas of light pitting but has strong rifling throughout. The metal surfaces are mostly a mottled brown with small amounts of what appears to be original blue still visible. The walnut stock and forend rate excellent and have a dark oil finish. The stocks have a few small dings and the rear sling swivel is not present. The gun seems to function well mechanically; as-is correct with these rifles the barrel is not numbered to the receiver, the bolt is also not numbered the same. A correct bayonet with leather scabbard is included. The all steel bayonet measures just under 12" and has a 7 1/2" blade. There is a double stamped "A" on the grip along with "45OH" lightly stamped below. The brown leather scabbard is in very good condition. The leather is lightly crazed but remains supple with light handling marks throughout and "41972" scratched on the back. This is a near excellent example overall of these well-made semi-auto rifles. (46868-12) {C&R}

German Model G43 Semi-Auto Rifle By Berliner-Lubecker

Lot #440 (Sale Order 440 of 711)

serial #7068a, 8mm Mauser, 22" barrel with a very good bore that is bright about half its length with the remainder being dark and oxidized. The metal surfaces retain about 90% of the original gray-green parkerized finish with silvering along the edges and bearing surfaces of the receiver. There are also a few areas with fine pinprick pitting and some light tool marks are visible on a few parts. The markings along the left side of the receiver remain crisp and present are a few Waffenamts, the "duv" maker's code and a date of "44". The hardwood laminate buttstock has been modified for sporting use and a Winchester vented recoil pad added. The wood has a few small dings and an added lacquer finish as well. The handguard appears to be an original and rates excellent. The original sights and threaded muzzle cap are intact, however the front sight hood is missing. The action appears to function correctly, the bolt hold has been modified and will no longer keep the bolt locked in the open position. A single, faded magazine is included but the cleaning rod is missing. A very good example overall that was modified for sporting use but could be restored to its original state or used as is as a hunting arm. (46873-33)

Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Sporting Rifle

Lot #441 (Sale Order 441 of 711)

serial #70764, 32-40, 30" part round/part octagon #3 weight barrel with a very good bore that has strong rifling but is lightly pitted throughout. The barrel retains about 80% original finish that is flaking to a thinning brown and blending with areas of speckled light surface oxidation and staining. The barrel has a few very light impact marks throughout and its edges are toning to a bright silver. The frame has a small amount of original case colors and is mostly faded to gray with speckled light patina and some oxidation staining mixing about. The colors are strongest along the rear of the frame and upper tang where a sight had once been mounted but is no longer present. The lever and crescent steel buttplate are a mottled brown while the hammer and block are a brighter gun metal gray. The walnut, ebony inlaid, schnabel tipped forearm and straight grip buttstock rate excellent and have a few light dings and small handling marks, but most of what appears to be the original finish. The rifle is equipped with a correct Lyman blade sight (missing its bead) and a Rocky Mountain rear sight. Rifle was made between 1894 and 1895 and is excellent overall condition considering its age and is in a popular caliber and desirable configuration. (46741-7) {ANTIQUE}

U.S. Model 1922 Rifle Converted To M1 Specs By Springfield Armory

Lot #442 (Sale Order 442 of 711)

serial #205, 22 LR, 24" barrel marked "SA / (ordnance bomb) / 4-22" with a bright, excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this first year production rifle retain about 97-98% original blue with light amount of fading along the floorplate and triggerguard. The unmarked bolt body is polished bright and remains mostly brilliant with small amounts of staining along the handle. The headless striker and safety lever have small amounts of gray showing through. The smooth walnut D.C.M sales stock rates excellent and has a rich oil finish, a few light handling marks and the correct cupped buttplate. The buttplate is checkered in center and is light gray around the edges with areas of brown patina and has specks of oxidation. Rifle is equipped with a Lyman globe front sight with insert and a correct Lyman 48 adjustable receiver sight with aperture. Both the barrel and receiver have been tapped for mounts, likely by the arsenal, and a set of target blocks are affixed. Included is an M1 series detachable magazine that sits flush with the floorplate. A lovely looking American rimfire rifle that is sure to please at the range. (46520-2855) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

U.S. Model 1877 Trapdoor Carbine By Springfield Armory

Lot #443 (Sale Order 443 of 711)

serial #87903, 45-70, 22" barrel with a very good bore with light freckling and a few small pits present. The barrel is mostly a mottled brown with areas of light surface oxidation and staining present and has "V", "P" and eagle head proofs. The lockplate is undated but retains the Federal eagle and "US / SPRINGFIELD" markings and it, the hammer and triggerguard retain nearly 95% of the original blue that has some light staining and areas of very light surface oxidation as well. The "US" marked buttplate has more loss but retains much of its original blue that is flaking to brown and blending with gray at the heel and toe. The breech block retains some lovely case colors, most likely more recently applied. The carbine style walnut buttstock rates very good and shows evidence of having been lightly cleaned with added finish present over a few light dings and small divots. There is a small crack forming at the forward edge of the lockplate and another between the rear sling bar screw and the block with some light chipping along the opposite side of the screw. There is no firing proof present and the inspector's cartouche is only faintly visible along the top edge. The left side of the butt has a small "P" carved at the heel and the toe of the buttplate is slightly proud. Carbine is equipped with a "C" marked rear sight graduated to 1500 yards and a simple blade front, the barrel band does not have a stacking swivel but the sling bar and ring are intact. A three piece cleaning rod and stuck case remover are included in the butt trap. A very good condition 1877 Model Trapdoor Carbine overall. (46892-36) {ANTIQUE}

Winchester Model 1886 Special Order Lever Action Rifle

Lot #444 (Sale Order 444 of 711)

serial #151395A, 45-90 WCF, 26" round barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 50% original thinning blue finish on the barrel which is toning to a brown patina. The receiver, lever and tang all exhibit a mottled brown pewter patina with some scattered light pitting present. The plain straight grip walnut buttstock and forend have been refinished and rate very good displaying some dings and dents from the years and some minor chipping along the front corners of the wrist on both sides. The special order features on this rifle include its half-length magazine tube and checkered steel shotgun buttplate. Having been chambered in a desirable caliber, this honest special order Model 1886 would make a great addition for any Winchester lever gun connoisseur. (156520-490) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Winchester Model 64 Deluxe Lever Action Rifle

Lot #445 (Sale Order 445 of 711)

serial #1360544, 30 WCF, 20" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 95% original blue finish with some silvering at the muzzle and some operational loss on the lever and some areas are showing some light faint oxidation staining; there are a few handling marks on the receiver as well. The checkered pistolgrip walnut buttstock and forend rate very good to near excellent with some dings and dents from the years. The toe of the buttstock appears to have chipped at one time and filled in nicely since; the stock has been lightly cleaned. This is a fine example of a Model 64 Deluxe rifle. (156520-2399) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Winchester Model 1894 First Year Production Lever Action Rifle

Lot #446 (Sale Order 446 of 711)

serial #5622, 38-55 WCF, 26" round barrel with a good bore with some light pitting throughout. The metal surfaces retain 60% original blue finish overall with some strong blue still present on both sides of the action and on the protected areas of the barrel and magazine tube; the remaining areas are a nicely blended oxidized pewter brown patina with scattered light pitting. The lever has toned to pewter with some oxidation staining present as well. The plain straight grip walnut stock and forend rate about very good on this first year production rifle with 75-80% of its finish remaining and some dings and handling marks one would expect from the years; the toe has a few very light chips. This first year production Model 1894 rifle is in good condition overall and is a fairly low serial numbered gun. A must have for any Winchester lever gun collector. (156520-3658) {ANTIQUE} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Dakota Arms Model 10 Falling Block Rifle

Lot #447 (Sale Order 447 of 711)

serial #0040, 250-3000, 21" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel retains 99% original high polished blue finish and the action and lever retain 98% blue finish which is toning to a pleasing plum brown hue. The checkered deluxe walnut pistolgrip buttstock with left side round shadowline cheekpiece and forend with ebony forend tip rate excellent with the exception of some very light handling marks present; the wood exhibits a beautiful fiddleback pattern. This fine rifle is outfitted with a steel buttplate and includes Talley rings and bases. A very fine example of a Dakota Model 10 rifle in a fantastic caliber. (156520-622) [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Custom Ruger No. 1 Falling Block Rifle

Lot #448 (Sale Order 448 of 711)

serial #130-35223, 32 CF, 26" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 99% original high polished blue finish throughout with a slight amount of operational wear on the lever. Both sides of the frame are custom engraved with gold colored images of a deer on one side and a boar on the other, surrounded by loose scroll engraving and a gold border. The high grade gloss finished pistolgrip walnut buttstock and forend rate excellent displaying crisp skipline checkering and a left side flared shadowline cheekpiece; this rifle is outfitted with a brown rubber Pachmayr White Line recoil pad. The barrel is marked P.O Ackley; Parker Otto Ackley was a distinguished gunsmith, author, columnist and wildcat cartridge developer. This rifle is most likely chambered in one of his wildcat cartridges; however it would need to be professionally inspected in order to find out for sure. A beautiful custom Ruger No. 1 nonetheless. (156520-3388) [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Winchester Model 71 Carbine Lever Action Rifle

Lot #449 (Sale Order 449 of 711)

serial #16689, 348 WCF, 20" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 85% original blue finish with some pitting along the right side of the muzzle and high right edge of the frame as well as some light surface oxidation scattered throughout; the frame holds a much stronger blue than the rest of the metal surfaces. The smooth walnut pistolgrip buttstock and forend display bold fiddleback patterning and rate good to near very good with some handling marks and scratches from the years. This is an honest Model 71 carbine that is likely to perform as well as it looks. (156520-640) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Winchester Model 64 Deluxe Lever Action Rifle

Lot #450 (Sale Order 450 of 711)

serial #1434230, 30 WCF, 24" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 90-92% original blue finish with some silvering on the high edges and most of the front underside of the receiver faded to pewter; both sides of the hammer and the edges of the lever have some light operational loss. The checkered walnut pistolgrip buttstock and forend rate very good to near excellent overall with some handling marks and dings from the years as well as some light scattered areas of faded finish on the buttstock. A very good example of a Model 64 Deluxe. (156520-2350) [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Winchester Model 53 Lever Action Rifle

Lot #451 (Sale Order 451 of 711)

serial #6635, 44 WCF, 22" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel retains 85-90% original blue finish with some silvering at the muzzle and a light even thinning throughout with some sparse surface oxidation present; the forend cap has toned to pewter with a couple of tiny oxidation stains. The frame retains about 65% original blue finish with a good amount of finish toned to pewter in the carry area with some light scratches and scattered oxidation staining present. The lever and hammer retain most of their original finish with some operational wear on the hammer and silvering on the edges of the lever with some light surface oxidation as well. The custom checkered straight grip walnut buttstock and forend show some added finish and rate very good overall with some light dings and dents from the years; the varnish has started slightly fading along the comb and toe of the buttstock. Featured is a Winchester Express front bead sight and a Marbles adjustable leaf rear sight as well as a Lyman adjustable tang peep sight. A very good example of an early production Model 53 rifle. (156520-1690) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Remington Split Breech Type Iii Fancy Sporting Carbine

Lot #452 (Sale Order 452 of 711)

46 Cal, 20" barrel with a very good to near excellent bore that is mostly bright with some light scattered oxidation. The barrel and barrel band are a nice plum brown patina throughout with pinprick pits evenly dispersed. The frame and tangs show some very small traces of original case-hardened color and pewter remaining however most of the metal has toned to plum brown as well with some scattered pits present. The straight grip fancy walnut buttstock and forend rate good to about very good with several dings and scratches as well as a 3/4" chip missing at the rear right side of the forend at the frame; the walnut stock has been crafted from a beautiful piece of wood. This handy rifle includes a saddle ring and is outfitted with a front blade sight and combination flip-up rear sight. An handsome and honest little Split Breech. (156851-25) {ANTIQUE}

Lovely Eduard Kettner Magazine Sporting Rifle

Lot #453 (Sale Order 453 of 711)

serial #0579, 5.6x61 Vom Hofe Super Express, 26" Bohler steel barrel with a bright excellent bore which shows just the beginning of some very light frosting at the throat. This nice rifle is built on a commercial Mauser action without thumb cut and the metal surfaces retain 98-99% excellent quality rust blue. The floorplate is nicely engraved with a standing elk amidst a woodland and oak leaf backdrop. The Circassian walnut buttstock features a scant European style comb and a left-side rounded shadowline cheekpiece. The stock rates excellent with lovely grain and a nice satin oil finish and only minor handling marks from light use afield. It features a right side palm swell, beautifully checkered panels with mullered borders, a bone capped pistolgrip and bone forend tip with nice shadowline accent at the rear of the grip. The gun is equipped with double set triggers, a nice spurred horn triggerguard, European style sling swivels, Greener-style safety and the manual bolt shroud safety which has been shortened and nicely checkered. There is a simple bead front sight on sporting ramp in place, two-leaf express-style rear sight and the breech area of the barrel and rear receiver ring are maker-fitted with dual-claw scope bases. The magazine follower has been beveled and nicely jeweled and the bolt handle has been swept low for scope clearance. Rifle holds a Hensoldt Diavari-D 1.5-6x36 mm scope equipped with a German post reticle with clear optics. The rifle rests in a perfect fitting multi-compartment leather trunk style case with purple felt interior with a Churchill, Atkin, Grant & Lang label and includes a three-piece aluminum cleaning rod kit and (4) ten round boxes of Vom Hoffe 5.6x61 mm ammunition two of which remain factory sealed. Really a superbly executed German sporting magazine rifle in a very versatile, and fast, caliber that is used in Europe on both boar and deer but would also be a superior varmint caliber here in the states. (36520-3217) [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Remington Model 14 1/2 Slide Action Carbine

Lot #454 (Sale Order 454 of 711)

serial #86446, 44-40, 18 1/2" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel retains about 95% original blue showing a small gray rub mark with moderate scratches or tool marks and a couple of dings about 5" from the muzzle. There is some silvering at the muzzle and on the front bead sight as well as some very light scattered freckling and minor handling marks. The receiver retains 98% of its original blue with a few faint scratches, some light handling wear, and a little scattered faint freckling. The magazine tube is primarily a gray patina with a little spotty oxidation staining and a few small scratches. The buttplate is gray with some areas of oxidation and light pitting. The smooth walnut pistolgrip stock and grooved forearm rate near excellent with the forearm showing a couple of light dings and scratches, and an added finish. The buttstock appears to have been lightly cleaned with an added finish that has spilled over onto the receiver during application. It also has a couple of small cracks on both the top and bottom of the wrist running back from receiver, and a couple of small chips in the heel. The barrel's rear dovetail is fitted with a blade rear sight. There is a slot cut into the barrel just behind the dovetail that was used for the thumb wheel sight that was also available back at the time this rifle was produced. (126868-10) {C&R}

Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Rifle

Lot #455 (Sale Order 455 of 711)

serial #66686, 30 Army (30-40 Krag), 28" round barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel retains about 97% original blue with some thinning to gray near the muzzle, a couple of spots of very light oxidation, and several light handling marks. The receiver retains about 60% original blue with handling wear thinning to gray-brown and some light oxidation staining. The left side of the receiver has been drilled and tapped for an additional screw likely for the mounting of a Climbin Lyman rear sight. The buttplate is gray with a couple of small spots of oxidation staining. The straight walnut stock and ebony inlaid schnabel tipped forearm rate near excellent with several light dings and minor scratches, a small chip in the toe, and an added finish. The gun features a pinned bead front sight and a blade rear sight that is missing its elevator. (126520-1614) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Winchester Model 1886 Lightweight Takedown Lever Action Rifle

Lot #456 (Sale Order 456 of 711)

serial #159855A, 33 WCF, 24" round barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel and 1/2 length magazine tube retain about 75% original blue thinning to gray-brown with a few tiny scattered spots of light oxidation, a little light freckling, and some silvering around the tip of the magazine. The receiver shows 50-60% blue with areas thinning to gray and gray-brown showing some light spotty oxidation staining and a few minor handling marks. The metal forearm tip is gray-brown; the hard rubber buttplate has a couple of scratches and other minor handling marks around its edges. The walnut stock and forearm rate near excellent with several light to moderate dings, several other light handling marks, and an added finish that has spilled over onto the metal during application. (126837-9) {C&R}

Winchester Model 1886 Lightweight Takedown Rifle

Lot #457 (Sale Order 457 of 711)

serial #134480, 45-70, 22" barrel with a half-length magazine showing a moderately frosted bore with a few small spots of oxidation staining. The barrel retains about 85% original blue thinning to gray-brown with a few scattered scratches, a couple of small areas of light pitting, and a few tiny spots of oxidation. The receiver and forend cap retain about 60% original blue thinning to a gray-brown patina. A couple of screw heads have some minor slot damage. The hammer has strong original case colors with some fading to gray and a little oxidation staining. The lever also shows some strong case-hardened colors in protected areas with the remainder having faded to gray. The walnut buttstock and forearm are in near excellent condition with multiple very light superficial scratches and dings. There is a tiny crack on the right side of the buttstock by the receiver. The hard rubber buttplate is in near excellent condition with a couple of tiny chips in the toe and a little staining along its edges. A slot blank replaces the original rear sight; a Williams aperture sight with a worn finish is mounted on the side of the receiver; and a Lyman gold bead front sight is fitted in the front dovetail. (126520-596) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch Kennedy Collection]

Sharps Model 1874 Sporting Rifle

Lot #458 (Sale Order 458 of 711)

serial #159148, .45 Cal (appears to be 45-70), 30" octagon barrel with an about very good bore which shows some bright areas and prominent rifling but with scattered minor pitting, more prominent on the first half of the barrel. The barrel is a darker gray-blue, faded original blue patina with scattered light oxidation staining and toning to pewter on the sharp edges. The underside of the barrel shows pitting nearly the full length of the bottom flat, creeping up onto the bottom diagonal flats. The top flat is "Old Reliable" and "Sharps Rifle Co Bridgeport Conn" marked. The frame is a mottled smoky gray case-hardened patina and a darker gray-brown toning, there are some scattered oxidation stains and a few speckles of very light pinprick pitting. The lever and lower tang are a darker gray and pewter with some brown oxidation, more prominent on the bow of the lever. The smooth walnut stocks and forend rate very good with minor dings and handling marks from the years, showing a bit of added varnish and perhaps an old light cleaning but wood to metal fit is still very good. The butt has a nice shotgun-style checkered steel plate with widows peak showing some light oxidation. There is a simple silver blade front sight present and ladder-style sporting rear in place. The mechanism is crisp and mechanically functional and the barrel and frame are numbered alike. (36649-9) {ANTIQUE}

Handsome Custom Engraved Colt Single Action Army Revolver

Lot #459 (Sale Order 459 of 711)

serial #168215, 38 Special, 5 1/2" modern barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this lovely revolver are finished a nice French gray which leaves the high edges a bright silvery gunmetal with the neatly stippled background accenting a darker gray. The gun is engraved in full coverage with excellent quality loose flowing scroll with gambling vignettes. There is an oval atop the barrel with four cards each representing different suits, the cylinder has six dice each showing one through six pips. The flutes have a loose acanthus leaf decoration with the recoil shields showing a federal shield left and an arrowhead right on loading gate. The frame, triggerguard and backstrap are all numbered differently but that is of no consequence on this custom embellished arm. The backstrap is nicely, coarsely checkered its full length and there is a stylized dragon's head atop the backstrap to the rear of the hammer. The gun currently has a very nice pair of antique carved ivory grips showing some mellowing and age cracking along the butts, they are un-numbered but their fit is very good. The right side of the grip is carved in a steer head motif with a silver ring over the right horn and a small silver star at the topmost portion of the grip. The gun times and locks up perfectly, the frame was manufactured in 1897. (36867-3) {ANTIQUE}

Custom Springfield Model 1922 M1 Rifle By Niedner

Lot #460 (Sale Order 460 of 711)

serial #20343, 22 LR, 24 1/2" 11-31 dated barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barreled action retains about 98% Niedner-applied rust blue with some minor toning on the high edges and contact points. The bolt body remains bright and shows the nice light random burnishing often seen on these rifles with the bolt handle slightly modified for scope clearance, neatly reblued by Niedner. The striker, shroud and safety show excellent oil quench case-hardening. The bottom metal retains about 95% Niedner blue, showing a bit more toning and wear. The original 1922 stock has been neatly reshaped, remodeled and checkered by Shelhamer. There are flawless bordered checkered panels at the grip and forearm, the forearm panels separated by a thin uncheckered strip down the middle. There has been a nice bone forend tip added and a bone pistolgrip cap with the length of pull to the checkered Niedner buttplate of 13 1/8". There is a nice quick detachable swivel stud along the toeline, the original front hole from the armory swivel neatly filled, and a barrel band swivel stud attached ahead of the forend tip. The rifle is sighted with a Lyman red bead blade in the original banded sight base and there is a Lyman receiver sight on the rear ring. Additionally there are steel target blocks in the armory-supplied holes which mount a JW Fecker telescopic sight with crosshair reticle and slightly cloudy, about very good optics. The scope itself rates very good showing some minor wear, fading and toning to brown. The rifle includes one original magazine, detachable sling swivels, a 3/4" military-style leather sling which is worn but serviceable, the aperture for the peepsight and the filler screws for the barrel and receiver. Included with the rifle is a copy of a Springfield Research Service letter showing shipment to a William Hake of Scarsdale New York in June 1932. Really a very lovely example of a Shelhamer-modified 1922 M1 rifle that likely would perform as good as it looks. (36650-33) {C&R} [Michael Petrov Collection]

U.S. Model 1903 Nra Sporter By Springfield Armory

Lot #461 (Sale Order 461 of 711)

serial #1277243, 30-06, 24" 4-27 dated barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel retains about 97% original blue, the only loss being muzzle wear and the sharp edges of the front sight with a few minor handling marks. The receiver shows excellent oil-quenched dark gray case-hardening, toning slightly to pewter on the sharp edges with the ring fading slightly. The bolt body is bright and shows all its original armory polish with some very slight water staining on the handle and knob; it is DC pencil-numbered to the gun. The bolt shroud shows some very good oil-tempered blue with the two-tone safety showing excellent blue along its leading-edge and nice dark gray along its rear edge with a nice wavy separation line. The bottom metal shows a bit more wear retaining perhaps 95% original blue with numerous light scratches and handling marks on the floorplate. The walnut sporter style stock rates excellent with all its armory finish showing only very minor handling marks. The cupped buttplate retains strong traces of original blue and the circled P firing proof on the front of the pistolgrip is crisp. The original front sight is intact as is the armory-installed Lyman receiver sight on the rear ring (the fold-down aperture is no longer present). The rifle comes with a Springfield Research Service letter showing shipment to Elk Grove California to a Mr. Andrew Elliott in September 1927. Really a very handsome example overall which appears to have seen little or no use at Mr. Elliott's hands. (36649-7) {C&R}

U.S. Model 1898 Krag Rifle By Springfield Armory

Lot #462 (Sale Order 462 of 711)

serial #390919, 30-40 Krag, 30" barrel with an about very good bore which shows a sharp rifling but with light pitting its full length. They barrel in front band retain about 92% original blue, also showing some scattered very light oxidation. The receiver, cover plate and magazine cover all show excellent mottled gray-blue oil-quenched case-hardening. The trigger triggerguard shows some very good blue along its bow, toning to a pewter at the root near the screws. The bolt itself remains bright on body and handle with the face of the bolt showing lovely blue. The extractor retains excellent purplish fire temper while the collar and striker have a very nice mottled oil quenched case-hardening. The stock and handguards rate very good plus to excellent and are a rich red-russet showing only minor dings and handling marks from the years, 2 more prominent on the left side the butt; there is a crisp 1902 left-side cartouche in a good serifed P firing proof at the wrist. The rifle is sighted with a 1901 rear end the correct matching handguard. Really a very nice example overall with lovely external metal in a very pleasing stock. (36649-13) {C&R}

Unmarked Lyon & Lyon Custom Mauser Bolt Action Magazine Rifle

Lot #463 (Sale Order 463 of 711)

serial #1341, 10.9x72 mm, 25 1/2" part octagon part round Krupp Flusstahl barrel with a very good plus to near excellent bore which shows strong rifling its full length but with some very very light frosting. The metal surfaces retain about 98% plus later, good quality hot immersion blue. The barrel is lightly engraved at its breech and features a full-length integral hand-matted rib, it is marked only "Made in Germany" on its top left and right diagonal flats and is retailer-marked "Lyon & Lyon, Ltd, Calcutta". The bolt body is polished bright and features a Mannlicher Schonauer-style butterknife bolt handle, there is a low scope safety fitted as well. The bottom metal shows remnants of some light pitting beneath the finish and shows light borderline engraving with a checkered thumbprint at the front of the floorplate. The rifle has been restocked in fairly straight-grain English walnut, classic style with a rounded left-side cheekpiece. The stock itself rates excellent and is stamped within the barrel channel "RPS No 41", the lug and bottom of barrel are glass bedded. The stock has nice bordered checkered panels at grip and forearm and has a Winchester model 70-style magnum crossbolt along with a checkered pistolgrip and a solid London guns pad giving a 13 3/4" length of pull. There is a swivel stud along the toeline and another soldered to the underside of the barrel. Rifle is sighted with a simple bead front with a three leaf, one standing two folding, express rear with the receiver rings being professionally drilled and tapped to accept scope bases. Overall a very nicely resurrected rifle, there is some pitting along the side flats at the wood line, some of which is hidden beneath the restocking. The rifle is strangely un-marked by whatever German maker made the rifle for Lyon & Lyon. The underside of the barrel is stamped "10.9" along with "72", slugging the bore reveals a groove diameter of .445"-.446"; the chamber is for a bottlenecked cartridge and not a belted magnum. Really an attractive dangerous game rifle. As with all guns of unknown caliber, a competent gunsmith should determine caliber and check the headspace prior to use. (36520-2992) [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Rare Sedgley Custom Magazine Sporting Rifle

Lot #464 (Sale Order 464 of 711)

serial #863974, 22 Hornet, 24" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 97-98% original blue, the loss is some light fading and high edge wear with the oddly scattered spot of light oxidation here and there, more prevalent on the bottom metal. The bolt body remains bright as does the extractor with some very minor, sparsely scattered light oxidation, the bolt handle and knob showing a bit more. The rifle is stocked classic style without cheekpiece in what appears to be English walnut. The stock itself rates very good with remnants of light dings and handling marks with nicely checkered panels at grip and forearm. The rifle features a nice schnabel tip, generous quick detachable swivel studs, hard rubber pistolgrip cap and a checkered steel buttplate giving a 13 5/8" length of pull. This is a very nice Sedgley conversion to 22 Hornet and features a shortened and narrowed magazine box and a neat patented feeding arm on the underside of the bolt at the head. The rifle is sighted with a banded sporting ramp front sight with brass bead and knurled hood and a Lyman receiver sight on the rear ring. Additionally the gun has been drilled and tapped for target blocks on the barrel in front receiver ring, they are not present. Included is a copy of the Sedgley patent and a reproduction of a Sedgley 1932 catalog. Really a lovely Sedgley conversion that are fun to shoot and generally perform very well. (36649-10) {C&R}

Custom Remington Model 12-C Slide Action Rifle By Bob Owen

Lot #465 (Sale Order 465 of 711)

serial #583021, 22 S,L,LR, 24" octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces have toned primarily to a dark gray and plum patina with wear to pewter along the sharp edges and contact points. The barrel has sparsely scattered light pitting and some oxidation staining, primarily confined to the area above the magazine tube on the side and bottom diagonal flats. This rifle was the personal property of stock maker Bob Owen. The checkered pistolgrip Circassian walnut buttstock rates very good with much original varnish and overall minor dings and handling marks, stocked very nicely with very man-sized proportions. It features lovely borderless fleur-de-lis checkered panels left and right with a very nice engraved blued steel gripcap, now faded to pewter, and has an un-engraved oval monogram plate along the toeline, sporting a 13 9/16" length of pull to the checkered and engraved steel buttplate. The stock shows the beginning of a light crack 1" long on its left upper edge, it is unobtrusive and tight. The forend rates very good plus and is near overall checkered, showing some wear to flat-top, in a beautiful fleur-de-lis borderless pattern. The rifle features a Sheard style front sight, no rear seat and a Lyman aperture sight mounted to the top of the triggerplate-receiver extension. Oddly, there are no Remington markings at all on the receiver, the serial number is indeed where it should be on the inside of the trigger plate, the underside of the belly does show the "RW" Remington factory marking, dimensionally it does not appear as though any metal has ever been removed from the receiver. This rifle was owned personally by Bob Owen and at a point in late 1923 early 1924, when he was trying to raise money to buy back stock of nice quality walnut, he sold it to H.P. Sheldon of Vermont. Col. Harold Sheldon became the Vermont Commissioner of Fish and Game in 1921 and eventually the chief U.S. game warden with the Bureau of Biological Survey. He was a prolific writer and editor of "Guns and Game" and a contributor to Field and Stream and others. He wrote the Tranquility series of books and was the fellow who gave the "Bo-Whoop" name to Nash Buckingham's Fox shotgun. Really an absolutely lovely .22 stocked in an absolutely beautiful piece of Circassian by this master craftsman. (36650-63) {C&R} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Rare Original U.S. Model 1922 Bolt Action Rifle By Springfield Armory

Lot #466 (Sale Order 466 of 711)

serial #1721, 22 LR, 24 1/2" 1-23 dated barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel retains about 75% fading original blue finish, giving it really a darker gray tone, with a number of scars on the front sight band from a removable clip-on sight hood, the sight base itself with some tool marks left and right. The receiver is slightly darker, retaining perhaps 80% original blue, toning to pewter on the sharp edges and contact points. The bottom metal has faded primarily to a dull gunmetal gray with some brown toning and light dings and scratches. The original bolt is present and shows some original bright polish but with speckled light oxidation staining, retaining its original 2-prong firing pin. Striker, safety and shroud are dark gray patina. The walnut pistolgrip stock rates about very good as lightly cleaned with overall minor dings and handling marks, there is no firing proof present on the front of the grip. The original cupped buttplate is intact as are the swivels and one original magazine is included. The original front sight blade is in place as is the Lyman receiver sight on the rear ring. A very respectable example overall that likely shoots phenomenally. (36649-3) {C&R}

Boston Percussion Halfstock Target And Sporting Rifle By William Schaefer

Lot #467 (Sale Order 467 of 711)

.48 Cal, 25 3/4" part octagon part round barrel with a knurled ring at the point of transition, and a bright excellent 6-groove bore. The rifle is sighted with a globe front sight with interchangeable inserts (not included) adjustable for windage, modern blued steel sporting v-notch rear and a nice lollipop peep mounted on the tang, adjustable for elevation. The barrel is a nice deep plum brown with some lighter streaks of pewter, especially on the sharp edges, the hooked breech showing some nice case colors on the top flats. The top barrel flat is maker marked "Wm R Schaefer Maker Boston" and the top round of barrel is marked "Francis Brooks West Medford" by the maker. The tang is a mottled gray and brown case-hardened patina. The lockplate is unmarked and shows a mottled blue-gray-brown case-hardened patina which is lovely, the hammer showing what appears to be an old repair to the spur. The under rib has two undecorated ramrod thimbles, there is a lightly grooved tailpipe, single forward spur, single rearward flourish triggerguard, the triggerplate showing a lightly sculpted front extension; all this metal a very pleasing dark mottled gray and brown patina that is overall smooth. The stock rates excellent with much original varnish and only minor dings and handling marks from the years. It appears to be English walnut and shows some stunning grain in the butt, also with some very minor drying cracks from the years, with the wrist neatly, coarsely checkered. The stock features a pewter forend tip and has a smooth long tang steel buttplate which shows some nice mottled case-hardening. The rifle features double set triggers and him and a dual-acting lock. There is an antique mahogany ramrod included but it is likely a replacement and not original equipment. The rearmost tang screw has had a portion break off, it could be repaired if one wished and the barrel has been drilled and tapped just ahead of the breech for a steel target block which is not present. Francis Brooks was a Harvard graduate and a local Medford entrepreneur involved in a range of businesses and philanthropic enterprises, his family had roots in the Massachusetts Bay Colony back to the early 1600s. Overall a really lovely Schaefer-made rifle that certainly could be used while maintaining excellent investment potential. Very Spartan, very graceful. (36650-3) {ANTIQUE} [Michael Petrov Collection]

U.S. Model 1862 Percussion Signal Pistol

Lot #468 (Sale Order 468 of 711)

serial #500. This is a rather neat and unique signal pistol manufactured by William Marston of New York with total quantity estimated at 1000. This all brass construction rates excellent, the brass having a pleasing ochre patina with a few light handling marks; the hammer is an even balance of gray and brown and the lever is a mixture of purple and brown with traces of bright fire tempura blue. The smooth walnut grips rate fine to near excellent with a few light dents and blemishes and are numbered to the gun on the left panel. The pistol is numbered alike on the frame, hammer and sideplate and the butt is marked "ARMY SIGNAL 1862 / U.S. [inverted]B / PISTOL A.J.M.". The sideplate screws show minor slot wear. A superb example Civil War signal pistol. (56915-32) {ANTIQUE}

Rare U.S. Springfield Model 1869 Trowel Bayonet

Lot #469 (Sale Order 469 of 711)

This interesting bayonet measures 12 5/8" overall with a 8 5/8" triangular shaped blade measuring 3 3/4" across the rear edge. The blade retains much of its arsenal bright finish with scattered oxidation and age staining and a few light scuffs; the socket and hinge has mellowed to dull brown overall with the leather tompion present and intact. The socket is equipped with a combination swivel tompion for the rifle muzzle and slides in to the blade for use as a fingergroove for digging. Included with the bayonet is a dark brown leather scabbard with belt loop and tip chape. The leather shows light cracking and modest flaking along the throat with "U.S." and patent date crisp and legible on the belt loop. The copper rivets have light verdigris starting to form and the finial tip chape has a tarnished ochre patina and is missing one of its retention pins. An overall fine example of these unusual seldom encountered trowel bayonets. (56915-38)

Exceptional U.S. Navy Dahlgren Bayonet By Ames Manufacturing Company

Lot #470 (Sale Order 470 of 711)

This bayonet measures 16 7/8" overall with a 12 1/8" blade. The blade is in wonderful condition retaining nearly all its bright polish with a few areas of light oxidation staining and a few light scuffs and scratches more prevalent on the ricasso. The obverse ricasso is marked "USN / D.R. / 1864" and the reverse ricasso is marked "AMES MFg. Co. / CHICOPEE / MASS." The brass frame has a nice deep tarnished ochre patina and the press stud is dark gray with light oxidation and the pommel has a "DR" inspector mark. The walnut handle rates excellent with a couple light blemishes. Included with the bayonet is an original black leather scabbard with a brass throat and tip chape. The leather is lightly dried with light cracking but the seam remains intact and the brass has a nice mellowed tarnished brass patina. A really exceptional example Navy Dahlgren bayonet. (56915-37)

Merrill Alteration Of A U.S. Model 1843 Harpers Ferry Musket

Lot #471 (Sale Order 471 of 711)

.69 cal., 42 1/2" barrel with a dark oxidized bore. The metal surfaces are a dull pewter brown with moderate pitting and light oxidation staining, makers name and date partially visible behind the hammer. The buttplate and barrel bands are a smoother duller brown. The wood stock rates good overall showing an old cleaning with repaired cracks in the wrist, rounded and chipped edges, an abundance of light chips and handling marks and ends just bit shy of the muzzle. The hammer remains strong, the action remains mechanically functional and what appears to be an appropriate ramrod is included. A tired Merrill altered musket perfect for the gun room wall. (56915-9) {ANTIQUE}

U.S. Model 1902 Presentation Officers Sword

Lot #472 (Sale Order 472 of 711)

32" slightly curved blade. The blade is nicely etched with foliate sprays and panoplies of arms and is scripted " To MAJOR J.J. Comdrey / November 1917" on the blade and "Army / & Navy / Store Co. / New York / N.Y." on the reverse ricasso and "PRESENTED BY / ENLISTED MEN Of The / 31st. / COMPANY / C.A.C. N.G.U.S." on the obverse side of the blade. The condition of the blade is near excellent with some minor fine oxidation staining and scuffs along the edge from scabbard removal. The brass hilt with foliate and martial guard rates fine having a pleasing lightly tarnished patina with generous amounts of nickel silver plate in the protected areas and the ebony finger grip handle rates excellent with a couple light blemishes. The metal scabbard is nickel plated and martial and scroll engraved with a fancy pierced U.S. eagle scrolled hanger and drag. The nickel remains bright with fine oxidation staining and the brass has a goldenrod patina with faint traces of nickel plate. A fabulous model 1902 officers sword with presentation. (56915-47)

Colt Model 1860 Fluted Cylinder Army Percussion Revolver

Lot #473 (Sale Order 473 of 711)

serial #6261, .44 cal., 8" round barrel with a very good bore showing good rifling but scattered pinprick pitting and a couple spots of modest oxidation. The metal surfaces show an overall dull brown patina with some light dings and dents and spots of light pinprick pitting at the rear of the barrel and fine oxidation on the hinge. The cylinder is a lighter pewter gray fading to brown with some faint pinprick pitting around the nipple cuts. The triggerguard has lightly mellowed to a goldenrod patina with a few light handling marks. The one-piece walnut grip rates about very good with a few dents and handling marks, light darkening along the metal edges and good amounts of original varnish still present. All of the guns serial numbers are matching including the wedge; the grips are unnumbered and the cylinder pins are worn flat. The gun advances properly and the hammer spring remains strong. Some of the screws show light slot wear and the grips are a tad loose. The four screw frame and butt are cut for a shoulder stock. A nice looking fluted army in very good condition overall. (56889-85) {ANTIQUE}

U.S. Model 1872 High Grade Cavalry Officer'S Sword By Ridabock

Lot #474 (Sale Order 474 of 711)

33 5/8" curved blade. This sword is highly embellished with an etched blade and fancy brass hilt with a flying eagle pommel and a three branch basket with martial eagle and stippled background foliate sprays. The top of the hilt to the rear of the grip is adorned by the face of a Roman soldier. The handle is covered with white shagreen wrapped with braided brass wire. The blade is nicely etched with foliate scrolls, panoplies of arms, federal eagle and "U.S." and the reverse ricasso is "RIDABOCK / & Co. / New York / N.Y." maker marked. The condition of the sword is fabulous, the blade remaining bright with only some very light scuffs from scabbard removal and the hilt retaining about 90% gold wash, the exposed brass surfaces a pleasing goldenrod patina. The metal scabbard is nickel plated with fancy gold washed mounts and is in excellent condition with the nickel showing very fine oxidation staining and the mounts retaining much original gold which are fading to a lightly tarnished goldenrod patina. A fabulous near excellent example model 1902 Cavalry officers sword. (56915-46)

Colt Model 1860 Army Percussion Revolver

Lot #475 (Sale Order 475 of 711)

serial #168027, .44 cal., 8" round London address barrel with a good bore showing modest pitting with spots of oxidation. The metal surfaces are an overall dull brown patina with scattered light pinprick pitting and fine oxidation staining. There are some light handling marks commonly found around the wedge and along the edges of the iron frame. The cylinder scene is no longer visible and the rest pins have been worn flat. The one-piece walnut grips rate very good overall with ample dents and handling marks and are numbered to a different revolver. Numbered parts are otherwise all matching, the wedge pin is unnumbered and some of the screws show very light slot wear. The action advances properly and the hammer remains strong. An honest good to very good condition London marked 1860 Army. (56889-135) {ANTIQUE}

Colt Model 1861 Navy Martially Marked Percussion Revolver

Lot #476 (Sale Order 476 of 711)

serial #7135, .36 cal., 7 1/2" round barrel with a good bore having pitting and light oxidation the entire length. The metal surfaces are a dull pewter with some scattered fine oxidation staining and light impact marks here and there. The grip straps are a lightly tarnished ocher patina with some light handling marks, more so on the butt. The top of the barrel is marked with an anchor at the rear, the left side of the frame is marked "U.S." and the butt of the grip frame is marked "U.S.N.". The one-piece walnut grips rate very good plus with a small chip in the lower left edge along with an ample amount of other handling marks; the left side of the grips has a lightly fading but present cartouche and the grips are numbered to the revolver in antique ink pen. The numbers are all matching except for the wedge which is numbered to another revolver. The naval scene remains lightly visible and the hammer rest pins are no longer present. The action advances nicely and the hammer remains strong. An overall very good condition 1861 Navy Martial revolver. (56889-141) {ANTIQUE}

Colt Model 1861 Navy Percussion Revolver

Lot #477 (Sale Order 477 of 711)

serial #14699, .36 cal., 7 1/2" round barrel with a very good plus bore having good strong rifling with pinprick pitting and frosting the entire length. The barrel and lever are a dull brown overall with some faint pinprick pitting and light impact marks mainly around the wedge area. The cylinder, frame, iron grip strap and guard are a mottled smoky gray and brown with scattered pinprick pitting and oxidation heaviest on the backstrap. The smooth one-piece walnut grip rates very good with a few light blemishes and what appears to be an added varnish. The oxidation on the butt prohibits the strap from being removed to confirm the number of the grip. All numbers are matching including the wedge, the cylinder scene and markings are all but faded with the number no longer visible. All the hammer rest pins are present. The four screw frame and butt have been cut for a shoulder stock. An overall very good example New York address shoulder stock 1861 Navy. (56889-65) {ANTIQUE}

Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver

Lot #478 (Sale Order 478 of 711)

serial #57312, .36 cal., 7 1/2" octagon Hartford address barrel with a bright fine bore having some scattered specks of pinprick pitting along the grooves. This is a nice third model revolver with the small rounded triggerguard. The barrel retains about 80% original blue toning to a pleasing brown patina with some scattered fine oxidation staining and some scattered specks of pinprick pitting and impact marks, mainly around the wedge area. The lever is dull brown with strong bright case colors on the hinge. The cylinder is dull brown overall with gray undertones and 90% naval scene remaining; the hammer rest pins are worn smooth. The color case-hardened frame is toning to a nice mottled brown with generous amounts of brilliant colors, most brilliant on the right side of the frame. The backstrap and guard are a lightly tarnished goldenrod patina with about 40% original silver plate remaining. The smooth one-piece walnut grips rate very good plus with a handful of light marks and blemishes retaining much original varnish and are ink numbered to the gun. All numbers are matching including the wedge. The gun locks up and advances nicely and the hammer remains crisp. A nice looking very good plus to fine condition variation 1851 Navy revolver. (56915-20) {ANTIQUE}

German Over Under Bockbucshsflinte Combination Gun By Jaeger

Lot #479 (Sale Order 479 of 711)

serial #14420, 28 ga. x 5.4x35R (22 Hornet), 25 3/4" barrels with excellent bores, the top barrel is choked full. The Krupp-Lauf steel barrels retain about 99% professionally added blue finish with a few light handling and impact parks present. The sidelock frame, triggerguard and forearm iron all have nice filigree banknote scroll engraving with bordered edges and a few geometric designs. The frame and triggerguard have about 50-60% of the original smoky gray case colors remaining, the balance being a mottled gray and mixing with very light surface oxidation and staining. The belly of the frame is marked "F. JAEGER & CO. / SUHL IN GERMANY". The checkered walnut stocks rate excellent and have a professionally added finish and a few light scratches. The stocks feature a splinter forearm with an ebony inlaid tip and a pistolgrip buttstock with a hard rubber grip cap and a matte blue smooth steel buttplate that has a cartridge trap. The solid top rib is equipped with a bead front sight and folding leaf rear and has German style claw mounts with a set of modern 1" rings. The upper tang features a folding peep sight and the "S" for the safety is inlaid in gold. Other features include an automatic safety and a single set trigger on the right. A wonderful small frame sporting arm dated "4/31" that is in excellent condition and in terrific small bore calibers. (46873-26) {C&R}

Anson & Deeley Boxlock Drilling By Emil Kerner & Sohn

Lot #480 (Sale Order 480 of 711)

serial #14257, 12 ga. x 6.3x52R, 28" Boehler Antinit barrels with bright, excellent bores. The top barrels are choked a tight full and full. The barrels retain about 75% of thinning original blue that is evenly fading to gray. The barrels are marked ""ORIGINAL KERNER" and "EMIL KERNER U. SOHN" on the right tube, the left is marked "ANSON U. DEELEY DRILLING " "SUHL". The scalloped frame and triggerguard have nicely engraved filigree patterns and geometric shapes and retain about 60-70% of the original case colors. The belly of the frame is finely marked "ORIGINAL KERNER / ANSON U. DEELEY / DRILLING". The forend iron has similar patterns but the metal is pewter with only small traces of color visible. The walnut stock rate very good and feature a splinter forend and pistolgrip buttstock with left sided shadow lined cheek rest that has a few light dings and a very small chip where the wood meets the top of the frame. The stocks have mullered pattern checkering with the buttstock having small diamond ebony inlays at the rear points of the side flats and a small oval inlay with an acrylic raised bead center on the apex of the pistolgrip knob. Sling swivels are mounted to the buttstock and lower barrel and a Hawkins vented recoil pad is installed at the butt. The top rib features a blade front sight with flip-up "moon-glow" sight bead and two folding rear leaf sights. An integral rear peep sight is fitted in the upper tang alongside the barrel selector. Also installed are a set of German style claw mounts, no rings are present. Other features include a rifle barrel cocking indicator, side shotgun barrel cocking indicators, a Greener style left-side safety and the right trigger is a single set. A wonderful example of classic German made drillings that was made for U.S. market and is in near excellent yet very useable condition. (46520-3359) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Prussian Dreyse Model 1862 Needle Fire Rifle By Oberndorf

Lot #481 (Sale Order 481 of 711)

serial #780, 15.4mm Needle Fire, 23 1/2" barrel with an excellent bore. The metal surfaces are an overall mottled gray blending with speckled brown patina and have a few light impact marks. There is very light surface oxidation and light pitting throughout; the receiver is dated "1870". The walnut stock rates about very good and has several light dings along with other handling marks associated with a vintage service rifle. The stock has a small cracks along the ramrod channel and there is a small chip missing on the left side of the bolt channel. The stock is numbered to the receiver and has imperial cartouches along the right side of the butt and toeline. The bolt is not matching but the rifle appears to be otherwise complete including sling swivels. Included is a brass tipped ramrod which was likely modified to fit from an earlier percussion Prussian musket. An about very good example of these early paper cartridge military rifles that had a terrific bore and great markings and would make a fine addition to a pre-German or pre-cartridge militaria collection. (46915-7) {ANTIQUE}

German Over Under Bockbucshsflinte Combination Gun By Merkel

Lot #482 (Sale Order 482 of 711)

serial #17329, 16 ga. x 6.5x58 1/2 (Sauer), 27" Bohler Stahl barrels with excellent bores, the top barrel is choked full. The barrels retain about 90% of the original blue which is starting to lightly flake to brown and is lightly graying along the sides. The tapered bolsters are marked "J.HEINICKE & SOHN" on left side and "JENA" on the right. The frame and the forearm iron have lovely light filigree and geometric scroll engraving with bordered edges and retain a small amount of original case colors that are only visible in the more protected areas, the balance being a more pewter gray with some light staining and a few very fine pits. The frame features a wide scalloped rear edge and the belly is marked "SUHLER WAFFENWERK / GEBRUDER MERKEL, SUHL". The breech face, rear barrel lug and buttplate all bear the "(shield)GM" Merkel logo. The walnut stocks rate near excellent and feature mullered style checkering and have a few light dings but most of what appears to be the original finish. The two-piece forearm has matches up tight, the pistolgrip buttstock features a left side round cheek rest with accent line and has a steel grip cap and horn triggerguard and buttplate. The buttstock has two very small hairline cracks and some very light chipping along the upper tang. The solid top rib has a blade front sight and a flip-up block style rear sight with a semi-buckhorn notch on one side. German claw style mounts are also mounted but no rings are present. Features include side cocking indicators, a tang safety, a single set trigger on the right and sling swivels. Some of the slot screws have minor slot damage, but this is not very noticeable when taking in the overall charm of this classic sporting arm. The date code reads "9/29" and this is an excellent example of a fine German sporting arm. (46520-3145) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Mauser Type B Magazine Sporting Rifle

Lot #483 (Sale Order 483 of 711)

serial #104368, 8x60mm, 24" part octagon, part round barrel with a bright excellent bore and a hand matted integral rib. The metal surfaces retain 92-95% quality restored blue finish with almost all of the loss on the floorplate and triggerguard which has partially toned to pewter with some faint oxidation staining present; a small amount of loss is present on the receiver ring and the bolt knob is slightly toning to pewter. The classic style checkered pistolgrip walnut buttstock with scant schnabel forend tip rates excellent as refinished with a checkered Mauser bone buttplate, round left side cheekpiece, blued steel grip cap and factory sling swivels. There are a few scattered dings and dents here or there and synthetic filler has been used to repair a small chip at the rear of the upper tang. Featured are a sporting ramp front sight with bead and hood, a 3 leaf rear sight, one standing and two folding, lever-release floorplate and double set triggers. Mounted to the square bridge receiver is a German Hensoldt-Wetzlar Dural-Dialytan 4x scope with crosshair reticle and very good optics. An overall wonderfully configured Type B rifle in a excellent state of condition. (156520-371) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Mauser Type B Magazine Sporting Rifle

Lot #484 (Sale Order 484 of 711)

serial #108661, 9x57mm, 24" octagonal barrel with a bright excellent bore and a hand matted integral rib. The metal surfaces retain 99% quality restored blue finish with a faint blemish or two here or there. The classic style checkered pistolgrip walnut buttstock with scant schnabel forend tip rates excellent overall featuring a left side round cheekpiece, checkered Mauser bone buttplate, blued steel grip cap and factory sling swivels; it is difficult to find a dent or handling mark anywhere on this beautiful piece of walnut. Featured are a sporting ramp front sight with bead and a tangent rear sight with range of 50 meters to 1000 meters, lever-release floorplate, a Buehler-style low swing safety and claw scope bases that have been perfectly dovetailed into the receiver. A pair of steel 1' scope rings is included. Truly a very lovely example of a professionally refinished Mauser Type B in a number 48 pattern. (156520-1855) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Texas Colt Single Action Army Bisley Model Revolver With Antique Rig And Bowie Knife

Lot #485 (Sale Order 485 of 711)

serial #325762, 38 WCF, 5 1/2" barrel with a very good bore which shows strong rifling but with scattered pitting. The metal surfaces on this very cool Texas-shipped Bisley revolver are primarily a dull gunmetal gray with light coating of plum brown, the barrel showing some generous traces of original blue in the protected areas, also showing scattered light pinprick pitting. The cylinder shows some minor oxidation staining and scattered very light pinprick pitting, with some trace blue within the flutes. The frame is a smoother mottled case-hardened patina with traces of colors in the protected areas. The grip frame and triggerguard show trace colors in their protected areas. The antique ivory two-piece grips are unmarked and are carved-in-relief. The right grip shows a carved steer head and five-pointed Texas star with the left grip repeating the carved star motif, coarsely checkered . The grips overall fit very well and have likely been with the gun since it was new. The revolver rides in a double loop Mexican style holster, style number "4060". It has been overall embellished with brass tacks, the face of the holster also with the five-pointed Texas star. The leather is slightly dry, lightly crackling and flaking but the seam stitching is mostly intact, the last 3 1/2" at the tip un-stitched. Suspended from the same leather gun belt is a very nice antique Bowie knife. The knife is completely unmarked and has a 10 3/4" clip point Bowie Blade with 5 1/2" false edge. The blade is a pewter patina showing remnants of light pitting and with near overall light oxidation adhering to it. There is a lozenge-shaped brass crossguard with two pierced five-pointed stars. The tang continues into the staghorn handle, the handle, the butt end of an antler. It rates very good with light drying, some oxidation leaching in from the handles tang and it is affixed with three copper rivets, each of the rivets with the five-pointed Texas star motif, the pommel end of the grip with a brass five-pointed star affixed with rivet. The heavy sheath is also lightly crackling and crazing and features a copper riveted throat with stamped embossed five-pointed Texas star. The stitching is intact and tight around its periphery. The gun belt is 2" wide and is marked on its front style 1676-(the digit following it cannot be read) and marked "38" on its rear face. The belt as 35 loops for 38 caliber cartridges and has a nickel plated iron buckle at one end. The belt is overall crackled, slightly dry and lightly flaking but is still supple and flexible. The included factory letter shows shipment to "Cullum & Boren" in Dallas Texas in December 1912 in a single gun shipment. The gun times well and locks up properly. Really a very cool clearly all-Texas rig that spent plenty of time out-of-doors, on the hip of whatever cowboy ordered it. (36914-1) {C&R}

Rare Mauser Model K Short Action Square Bridge Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #486 (Sale Order 486 of 711)

serial #122821, 6.5x54, 22" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces of the barreled action retain about 95-97% original blue, the action still with strong bright blue while the barrel is fading more, especially on the high edges and contact points showing muzzle wear. The bolt is overall blued with light operational wear and toning to pewter on the knob, the follower and the feed ramp honed bright. The bottom metal shows a bit more wear, retaining perhaps 92-95% original blue, the loss being sharp edge wear and a few scratches on the hinged floorplate. The classic style stock features a rounded left side cheekpiece and has a nice bone forend tip and hard rubber gripcap, it rates very good plus with much original varnish and only light dings and handling marks from light field use. The length of pull to the checkered bone Mauser buttplate is 14 1/2" and the rifle is equipped with shepherds crook-style sling swivel studs, one on the toeline and the other soldered as a barrel band; they have European-style swivels screw-attached currently. The rifle is sighted with a simple brass bead front on a banded sporting ramp with the tangent adjustable rear sight ranged to 1000 m. Both the front ring and the rear square bridge are neatly metal checkered. Loosely following the factory No. 177 pattern with the nice addition of the hinged floorplate (very Rigby style), bone forend tip and shepherds crook swivel bases (these all features of the Mauser Type A). Really a super small ring kurz action rifle with nice amenities in a fabulous light-recoiling caliber. (36520-370) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

British New Pattern Short Land Musket By Henshaw With East India Company And Massachusetts Markings

Lot #487 (Sale Order 487 of 711)

.75 cal., 38 1/2" barrel with an oxidized bore. The barrel is an overall dull pewter gray patina with scattered brown oxidation staining and a few minor handling marks from the years. It features a top stud as sighting provision and bayonet mount. The rear radius shows British proofs and "WH" of William Henshaw while the top dead center shows the East India Company heart marking as well as "Henshaw 1779", the engraving is worn but very readable. Marked at a later date just ahead of the date, stamped rather than engraved, is "to MS", the markings slightly deeper than the engraving. The lockplate and its attendant parts are primarily a dull pewter gunmetal gray, the top surfaces of the cock and frizzen showing a lightly oxidized brown, a portion of the bottom jaw is broken away. The lockplate is also neatly engraved "Henshaw" and is dated "1779" to the rear of the cock where the East India Company heart-shaped trademark is also engraved. The nosecap is brass as are the ramrod thimbles, the front one with some minor damage. Tailpipe and triggerguard are typical patterns of the period, the rearmost portion of the triggerguard tang has broken off, about 1" is missing; the buttplate and serpentine sideplate are a goldenrod patina. The stock rates very good for its age showing overall minor dings and handling marks but good original varnish, also a couple older bite marks from a vise here and there. There is a 5" sliver missing along the upper right front of the handguard and a 2" chip missing ahead of the lock at the pan. There is a 1" chip around the rearmost barrel retaining pin hole on the left side of the stock (it appears as though there is only one pin retaining the barrel currently) but the stock appears overall unmolested. The left stock flat is neatly stamped "MS" and the right side of the butt above the rearmost portion of the comb flute shows the East India Company heart-shaped trademark, carved neatly above this stamping is "Mass". The front swivel is missing although the rear is intact and the original ramrod is present marked "VII" and "MS", one clearly an assemblers stamp the other the Massachusetts property marking (other small parts assembly marks on the arm are "IIII" with the underside of the barrel marked both "VII" and "IIII") . The lock is mechanically functional and the arm appears to be in the original flint in every respect. Really a super third pattern bass with some really wonderful markings. (36520-1891) {ANTIQUE} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Custom Winchester Model 1885 High Wall By Mann

Lot #488 (Sale Order 488 of 711)

serial #12142, 25 Mann high power, 26" round barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel is an overall dark gray-blue faded original blue patina with remnants of some minor oxidation and some light steel wool rub marks. The frame is a dark gray blue, fading rust blued finish showing a few marks and dings; the tang shows an added set of drilled and tapped holes which have fillers. The lever is a plum brown and mottled gray. The buttstock rates very good as lightly refinished and is primarily a reddish russet patina, the metal is slightly proud at the frame. The forend rates very good as lightly refinished showing minor dings and handling marks from the years, it was originally attached to an octagon barrel. The barrel was made sans sights and has two tapered dovetails for mounting of telescopic sight rings (none are present) to these an auxiliary set of bases have been fitted which are drilled and tapped for steel target blocks which are present. The underside of the barrel is stamped "FW Mann 1909", Mr. Mann needs no introduction here as the "Mann" in Mann accuracy barrels, The Bullets Flight, and the familiar "v" blocks in commonplace use worldwide. There is a small shooters kit included which has an assortment of brass, a wad cutting punch, an assortment of wads, both cork and colloidal graphite, and some notes, all of these amusingly in a physician's bag, perchance one of Dr. Mann's physicians bags Quite possibly so. While otherwise unmarked, Mann often had Niedner and Pope make rifle barrels for him, this is doubtless the work of one of those men. Overall a rather nice rifle with some great potential, already to accept your fine optics and try your hand at accuracy. (36650-47) {ANTIQUE} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Custom Stevens No. 45 Range Model Rifle On 44 1/2 Action With Niedner Barrel

Lot #489 (Sale Order 489 of 711)

serial #11006, 22 LR, 28" octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore and 26 1/2" part octagon part round barrel with a bright excellent 8" rifled bore, the balance a larger diameter smooth bore. Currently the modern barrel is installed on the rifle. The rifle retains about 98-99% excellent quality restored blue with the action and lever showing a few light scratches or handling marks. The sides of hammer and breechblock have been polished bright and are quite attractive, and the arm and features double set triggers. The rifle has been flawlessly restocked following the original Stevens pattern with a wide flared left side cheek piece and very nicely checkered panels left and right with a nickel Swiss butt. The forend as well matches Stevens patterns with a nice schnabel tip and flared panels ahead of the receiver showing an ebony diamond insert around the forend screw escutcheon. This barrel is made without sights and mounts steel target blocks. The Niedner-marked barrel is a faded dark gray blue patina and is constructed from a Winchester high wall barrel, sleeved to this new configuration, precisely what Niedner was attempting is unknown. The top flat is marked with his one-piece stamp "AO Niedner/Malden Mass.". The barrel features steel target blocks which support a William Malcolm telescopic sight, serial #5136, with a fine crosshair reticle and really bright excellent optics. The scope itself rates very good plus showing only minor wear. Overall a really super rifle, custom rebarreled and restocked no doubt by Mr. Petrov's good friend and very talented gunsmith John Wills, the original Niedner barrel an added bonus. (36650-58) {C&R} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Custom Sharps Borchard Model 1878 Rifled By Niedner

Lot #490 (Sale Order 490 of 711)

serial #17281, 25 Krag, 26" round barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel retains perhaps 90% original blue, the loss due primarily to even overall fading to a dark gray-blue. The frame retains about 95% original color case-hardening which has muted with the years, silvering on the radii. The lever is primarily a mottled smoky gray patina with speckled oxidation on its bow. The checkered walnut capped pistolgrip Sharps buttstock rates very good as lightly cleaned showing some really stunning grain figure retaining its original checkered shotgun-style Sharps hard rubber buttplate. The forend is a Niedner addition and is loosely in the schnabel style and rates very good plus, it is un-checkered. The rifle features a banded front sight base, no sight is present and there are six drilled and tapped holes on the barrel, supporting two steel target blocks, the tang sight holes are vacant. There is a small patch in the stock to the rear of the tang, perhaps where a chip or small crack was present. The top of the barrel is marked in Niedner's one-piece stamp "AO Niedner/Malden Mass." and the top of the breechblock has a small hole milled for inspection of the firing pin. Really a very attractive Borchard rifle, built by this talented maker that would be fun to work some loads up for and punch some paper (or any North American Cervidae). (36650-53) {ANTIQUE} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Maynard Model 1882 No. 16 Improved Target Rifle

Lot #491 (Sale Order 491 of 711)

serial #15325, 38-50 Maynard, 26" part octagon part round barrel with an otherwise bright excellent bore which shows only some sparsely scattered, very light pitting nearer the breech. The barrel is an overall dark gray-blue faded original blue with toning to plum and some streaks of pewter, also with the oddly scattered light handling mark here and there or a light spot of oxidation. The frame is a mottled smoky gray case-hardened patina showing some traces of colors in the protected areas. The hammer and trigger show some trace blue temper, the lever a mottled silvery and gray case-hardened patina. The walnut pistolgrip buttstock rates very good plus with much original varnish and only minor handling marks and dings from the years, the Swiss butt is now devoid of any finish and is a tarnished ocher patina. The forend rates very good as well showing only minor handling marks and light dings. The rifle is sighted with a simple globe front with lollipop insert, a sporting v-notch rear in dovetail and a midrange tang sight with the dial-adjustable aperture on the tang. The barrel locks up tightly but is numbered "11925"; the mechanism functions crisply. A very attractive No. 16 Improved Target overall which likely shoots extremely well. (36520-2795) {ANTIQUE} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Stevens Pope Ideal No. 51 Schuetzen On 44 Action

Lot #492 (Sale Order 492 of 711)

serial #25951, 22 LR, 28 1/2" part octagon part round Stevens-Pope barrel with a very good bore which shows sharp rifling but with minor frosting sparsely scattered, more prevalent nearer the throat. The barrel retains about 95% later, good-quality rust blue, the barrel marking slightly light. The frame is overall scroll engraved showing remnants of overall very light pinprick pitting beneath the current silverplate. The lever is primarily a gray patina with some minor impact marks along its front edge, it has had a custom spur added at the lower loop during the period of use. The breech block and hammer show some good original blue along their spine, the sides polished bright. The custom Schuetzen-style walnut stock with a generous right-side thumb rest rates very good plus to excellent, satin finished and uncheckered with a nice generous left-side rounded Schuetzen style cheekpiece, the work is very nice. The original Stevens Schuetzen style buttplate has now been color case-hardened and rates excellent. The custom schnabel forend is smooth as well and unmarked. It has been fitted with a custom palm rest. The forearm rates very good plus to about excellent with heavier, slightly glossier varnish than the buttstock, it could easily be toned down; the palm rest knob is somewhat rudimentary and rates very good. There is a globe front sight installed with simple lollipop insert and a folding aperture sight installed on the tang in the factory holes. (The screws are not correct but function well). The barrel has been drilled and tapped for steel target blocks which are present, the left diagonal flat roll marking reads "Stevens-Pope/Manufactured By The J Stevens Arms & Tool Co. Chicopee Falls Mass. USA" with the underside of the barrel numbered "1351", it appears as though the other Pope markings are 20/ (perhaps) 124", the marking is light and the first digit not decipherable; there are two other drilled and tapped holes beneath the forearm. Lockup is tight and the mechanism seems to function well including the dual-acting double set triggers. A nicely customized Stevens model 51 Schuetzen that likely still shoots beautifully. (36520-1597) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Stevens Ideal No. 47 Modern Range Rifle

Lot #493 (Sale Order 493 of 711)

serial #20899, 32-40 Win, 28" part octagon part round No. 1 weight barrel with a bright excellent bore which shows only the slightest frosting in the grooves near the throat. The barrel retains about 92% original blue, the loss due to some wear marks and rub marks, primarily on the underside of the barrel near the muzzle also on the left side just ahead of the octagonal section. The frame retains about 98% original color case-hardening which is muting only slightly and is very attractive, the lever is similar, muting slightly more along its leading edges. Hammer and trigger both show excellent original blue as do the double set triggers. The smooth walnut pistolgrip stock and schnabel style forend rate very good plus to about excellent with only minor scattered light dings or handling marks and some oxidation staining along the toeline; there is the beginning of a small crack on the left side of the upper tang at the butt and some minor bruising on the left side of the forend. The hooked Schuetzen style Stevens butt is now a pewter gray patina with some light oxidation staining. The rifle features a globe style front sight with interchangeable inserts (only one is present) no rear sight seat and a Stevens aperture sight on the tang. Lockup is tight and the double acting double set triggers seem to function properly. Really a very attractive number 47 modern range rifle overall in a very fine state of condition. (36651-33) {C&R} [John and Jan Wills Collection]

Maynard Model 1873 Improved No. 6 Sporting Rifle

Lot #494 (Sale Order 494 of 711)

serial #25943, .38 cal CF, 26" part octagon part round barrel with a bright about excellent bore showing a pit or two and some very minor frosting. The barrel retains about 95-97% original blue the loss due primarily to some light fading and a few rub or wear marks here and there with toning to pewter on the sharp octagon edges showing some very light oxidation in that area as well. The frame retains about 50% color case-hardening which is quite vivid in spots, the balance a mottled smoky gray case-hardened patina. The lever shows very good color case-hardening mixing with a mottled smoky gray case-hardened patina. The hammer shows very good original pale fire temper blue as does the firing pin. The straight grip walnut stock rates excellent with nearly all its original varnish and only minor dings and handling marks from the years, the buttplate showing some strong traces of original blue. The barrel is numbered to the frame and the mechanism works well with excellent barrel-to-frame lockup. The rifle is sighted with a globe style front with simple bead insert, sporting v-notch rear and an elevating tang sight at the rear. A very nice No. 6 sporting rifle overall. (36651-40) {ANTIQUE} [John and Jan Wills Collection]

Rare Mauser Model K Short Action Square Bridge Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #495 (Sale Order 495 of 711)

serial #94945, 6.5x57 (converted from 6.5x54), 22" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barreled action retains about 90-92% original blue, the loss is due primarily to even overall fading and some light high edge and contact point wear. The bolt shows operational wear, the extractor polished bright, showing some light oxidation staining. The knob and handle show toning to pewter as well with some very light oxidation staining. The races, feed ramp and follower are all honed bright. The bottom metal retains perhaps 90% original blue with wear to pewter and lightly scattered oxidation. The classic style stock with rounded left side cheekpiece rates very good to very good plus showing much original varnish but overall minor dings and handling marks that come from a hunted arm. There is a scant schnabel tip, nicely checkered grip with wraparound forend panels and a blued steel gripcap which is faded somewhat to pewter. The length of pull to the checkered bone Mauser buttplate is 14 1/2". The rifle features European-style sling swivels, double set triggers and a lever-release floorplate. Sighted with a simple bead front atop a banded sporting ramp, the rear sight is two leaf, one standing, one folding (the folding leaf is no longer present). The front ring is neatly stippled and has been fitted with a dual claw base while the square bridge rear shows a quick-detach catch for a rear claw ring. Really a nice example following the factory No. 162 pattern, in a very usable caliber, suitable for whitetail or similar game. As with any altered arm, a gunsmith should check the chambering and headspace before any thought is given to using the arm. (36520-650) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Remington Model No. 1 1/2 Sporting Rifle

Lot #496 (Sale Order 496 of 711)

serial #12177, 38-55, 28" No. 1 weight octagon barrel with a phenomenal bright excellent bore. The barrel retains about 90-92% original blue, the loss is due primarily to some fading, high edge wear to pewter, some light flaking to brown and minor dings and handling marks from the years. The frame retains about 95% original color case-hardening with a few scattered speckles of light oxidation and a spot or two of light pitting, the triggerplate shows some mottled color case-hardening with oxidation staining on the bow of the guard with perhaps some light pitting as well. The breechblock and hammer show excellent original blue nearly all of which remains, the trigger is similar. The smooth walnut buttstock rates very good plus with overall minor dings and handling marks but showing excellent original varnish and some really lovely grain figure. The forend shows a bit more wear with a small 3/8" chip just ahead of the triggerplate and the hard rubber tip insert is intact. The buttplate shows some light oxidation or pitting at the heel and toe but also with some mottled color case-hardening present. The underside of the barrel is caliber stamped "38-55 B&M" (Ballard and Marlin) and the underside of the barrel is numbered to the gun, also with an additional set of numbers, the "12177" is identical in font to the serial number stamped on the tang. The rifle is sighted with a silver bead front and a sporting full buckhorn rear sight. Really a super example with an astonishing bore, this is a very lovely rifle. (36649-5) {ANTIQUE}

U.S. Model 1922 M1 Rifle By Springfield Armory

Lot #497 (Sale Order 497 of 711)

serial #19546, 22 LR, 24" 1-30 dated barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 85-90% original blue, the loss is due primarily to even fading and toning to brown with wear to pewter on some of the sharp edges, the front sight band showing some scarring from a metal clip-on sight hood. The bolt body and is a mix of silver and slightly brown toning with light oxidation staining with the shroud and striker showing good oil quench case-hardened colors, the bolt is DC pencil-numbered to the gun. The walnut pistolgrip sporting style stock rates very good plus to excellent showing an old light cleaning which has removed the circled the firing proof. The cupped buttplate is in place as are the original swivels, there are a few handling marks but they are unobtrusive and a couple of somewhat lengthy scratches on the left stock flat at the forearm. The rifle is sighted with the original blade front in the original ramp and the Lyman receiver sight is in place on the rear bridge; there are filler screws in the Armory drilled and tapped target block holes . One original magazine is included. A nice un-altered example overall which likely shoots phenomenal. (36649-8) {C&R}

Warner Open Frame Percussion Revolving Rifle

Lot #498 (Sale Order 498 of 711)

.40 caliber, 22" part round part octagon barrel with a good plus bore. This is the very rare retractable cylinder type rifle, one of an estimated 30 produced in all. The right side of frame is marked "JAMES WARNER / SPRINGFIELD, MASS" and the left side of frame is marked "PATENT APPLIED FOR". The gun is in nice honest condition with the metal surfaces retaining an even gray brown patina with very lightly softened edges and just a very small amount of isolated light pitting in some areas. The chambers of the cylinder are chamfered to fit over the breech end of the barrel and the cylinder is manually rotated. The walnut stock rates about very good with a good deal of original finish remaining and with steel crescent buttplate in place along with a round patchbox in right side of butt. A tiny front sight is present and a dovetail in the topstrap is vacant. These guns all seem to have seen a lot of use, this one is no exception but its honest nature is endearing. Flayderman estimates that less than 30 of these guns were built around 1849. (16889-125) {ANTIQUE}

Warner Solid Frame Revolving Percussion Rifle

Lot #499 (Sale Order 499 of 711)

.40 caliber, 28" octagon barrel with an oxidized bore. The topstrap is marked "JAMES WARNER SPRINGFIELD, MASS" and the left side of the frame is marked "WARNER'S / PATENT". This rifle features a spur triggerguard with manually rotated cylinder which locks on a spring loaded plunger which is operated by a small lever within the triggerguard. Metal surfaces of rifle are an even brown patina with some scattered light pitting as well as some light impact marks and bruises. The plain walnut stock shows nice figure through the wrist and rates very good with a good deal of a nice old refinish remaining. The original wooden ramrod with brass tip which locks the loading lever into place remains present. The loading lever plunger appears to be a replacement. (16889-124) {ANTIQUE}

Warner Grooved Cylinder Type Revolving Rifle

Lot #500 (Sale Order 500 of 711)

.40 caliber, 22" octagon barrel with an oxidized bore. The right side of the frame is marked "JAMES WARNER / SPRINGFIELD, MASS" and the left side marked "WARNER'S / PATENT"; some markings are light but are still fully visible. The metal surfaces of rifle are a deep brown patina with some pitting and old light oxidation present. The hook type cylinder release latch is missing and the barrel to frame fit has some play. Plain open sights are present. The plain walnut stock has its original round patchbox and rates about very good with some original finish remaining and a couple small cracks at action, a small sliver missing from the side of the triggerguard and a crack from rear of patchbox to buttplate. A decent example of these rare American revolving rifles. (16889-126) {ANTIQUE}

Colt Model 1851 Navy Second Model Square Back Percussion Revolver

Lot #501 (Sale Order 501 of 711)

serial #3228, 7 1/2" octagon New York City address barrel with a good bore having pinprick pitting the entire length with a few specks of more moderate pitting closer to the muzzle. The iron surfaces show an old light cleaning, the barrel and lever an overall dull brown patina with gray undertones and scattered minor impact marks and pinprick pits here and there; the cylinder and frame are a slightly darker mottled gray and brown with evidence of light handling marks and pitting and some scattered oxidation staining. The frame markings are lightly faded, the cylinder appears to be untouched with perhaps 85% of the naval scene remaining and all the hammer rest pins are present. The brass backstrap and triggerguard have a lightly tarnished goldenrod patina with a few light handling marks and traces of original silver plate. The one-piece walnut grip rates very good overall with a few light handling marks and and about 50% of a flaking added varnish and are no longer numbered along the interior. All numbers are matching including the wedge. The lockup remains tight, cylinder advances nicely and the hammer remains strong. A nice very good plus example second model square back 1851 Navy. (56889-56) {ANTIQUE}

Colt Model 1851 Navy Second Model Square Back Percussion Revolver

Lot #502 (Sale Order 502 of 711)

serial #219, .36 cal., 7 1/2" octagon barrel with a bright very good bore having scattered pitting and a few spots of light oxidation. The metal surfaces show an old cleaning and have toned to a pewter and gun metal gray with scattered moderate pitting from the years; the lower sides of the frame have purple-yellowish hues and there are faint naval scenes and serial number visible on the cylinder. The backstrap and triggerguard are a bright goldenrod with light handling marks and traces of original silver plate. The one-piece walnut grip rates very good having been lightly refinished with a few light blemishes and an added light varnish, the interior serial numbers no longer visible. One of the backstrap screws is missing, only one of the hammer rest pins remain present and the hammer spring is a thick modern replacement causing the hammer to be a bit stiff but the action functional. An overall good second model square back withstanding the sands of time. (56889-57) {ANTIQUE}

Winchester Model 1886 Deluxe Takedown Rifle

Lot #503 (Sale Order 503 of 711)

serial #111158, 50-100-450, 26" octagonal barrel with a very good bore with some scattered pitting surrounded by bright areas. The barrel and full length magazine retain 85-90% quality restored rust blue finish with some light thinning mostly along the magazine tube. The frame, hammer and lever retain 85% reapplied rust blue finish with some small patches of oxidation staining and a pleasing light brown patina beginning to settle on the frame as well as some light fading, however there is still strong blue present. The deluxe checkered walnut pistolgrip buttstock and forend rate excellent overall as refinished with a few scattered dings and dents from the years. The upper corners at the tang appear to have lightly chipped and do not sit flush against the metal and there are two fine cracks in 1/2" lengths each along the right side of the wrist at the frame. This rifle is outfitted with a special order shotgun buttplate which has a crack running left to right just under the lower screw. Featured is an express bead front sight and express rear sight. The inside of the lower tang is marked with assembly number 217, the corresponding number can be found stamped into the wood under the upper tang. Overall a nicely configured Model 1886 deluxe takedown in a highly sought-after caliber, with some nicely executed restorations. (156520-2273) {ANTIQUE}

Parker Vh Skeet Model Double Ejector Gun

Lot #504 (Sale Order 504 of 711)

serial #237926, 12ga, 26" matted ribbed Vulcan steel barrels choked modified with bright excellent bores. The barrels retain 90% original blue showing finish loss on the high edges of the rib, some scattered scratches and a few tiny specks of oxidation with fading around the muzzles and the breech. The frame retains about 40% original case-hardened finish which is faded slightly and shows most loss on the belly and sides which is turning to a dark patina brown. The triggerguard retains 30% blue with the balance turning brown. The water table shows a "VH" mark over the serial number. Frame screws appear original and unturned. The refinished walnut checkered straight grip stock and beavertail forend rate excellent displaying a few light handling marks and dings. Interestingly this gun has a single selective trigger and is original from the factory according to the book Parker Identification and Serialization. The action is tight and on face and the safety is non-automatic. The stock wears a gold monogram plate and a checked buttplate providing a length of pull of 14" and drops of 1 1/2" at the comb and 2 1/2" at the heel. Overall a great example and would make a great shooter. (176520-2353) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Marlin Ballard Schuetzen Rifle By George Schoyen

Lot #505 (Sale Order 505 of 711)

serial #20626, 32-40 Win, 30 1/4" Schoyen octagon barrel fitted for false muzzle with a bright excellent bore. The barrel retains about 90% original plum brown, the loss is due primarily to even fading and wear to pewter on the sharp corners, also with minor handling marks here and there showing a few scattered spots of oxidation staining, primarily on the right under diagonal flat. The frame retains about 95% muting case-hardening with smoky colors left and right but vivid color on the top of the frame to the rear of the hammer. The belly and lever have faded to a gray and silvery case-hardened patina with the lever showing more toning to brown. The smooth walnut pistolgrip stock and forend rate very good plus to excellent showing only minor dings and handling marks from the years with much original varnish, the stock with a handful of scratches on the right side just above pistolgrip and showing what appears to be an old crack along the toe which seems tight and will not flex. The underside of the forend has been fitted with a nice handstop on a nickel base, the walnut knob rates very good. Rifle is equipped with double set triggers which are double acting and function well and the breech locks up solidly. The rifle is sighted with an A. W. Peterson telescopic sight with crosshair reticle and very good plus optics. Included with the rifle is the false muzzle, starter, bullet mould, bullet lube pump, Schoyen capper-decapper and loading rod. Really a very nice, very complete rig merely awaiting its next trip to the range. (36651-1) {ANTIQUE} [John and Jan Wills Collection]

Fine Cased Pair Of John Manton & Sons Percussion Dueling-Target Pistols

Lot #506 (Sale Order 506 of 711)

serial #9525 (1 & 2), .50 cal., 10" octagon barrels with near excellent and very good finely rifled bores, one showing a bit of light pitting, the other some very sparsely scattered pinprick pitting. The barrels are a pleasing plum brown with traces of contrasting damascus patterns their full-length, also showing remnants of very light pinprick speckling. They are marked on their top flat "John Manton & Sons Dover Street" and are sighted with a simple silver blade front and u-notch rear atop the tang. The breech plugs are a darker gray-blue and are lightly engraved and show floral engraved platinum blowout plugs, the opposite side of the breech with a cleanout screw. The tangs are lovely and are profusely engraved and are a blue-gray case-hardened patina. The lockplates and hammers show very nice loose flowing scroll and borderline engraving with "John Manton & Son/Patent" on each flat, the noses of the hammers in a dolphin-head motif with the spurs very finely engraved; each lockplate is equipped with a sliding safety catch and each showing fine flamed colors. What appears to be the original mahogany ramrods are captivated by simple iron thimbles and fire-blue tail pipe, lightly engraved with trigger plate filed in a pineapple front extension, nicely engraved, the bows of the guard each serial numbered and engraved with martial panoplies. The deeply russett stained birdseye maple stocks rate very good plus to excellent with only minor dings and handling marks from the years, one pistol showing a very thin crack along its left leading edge at the nosecap, the other with a slightly prominent scar along its left stock flat. Each of the pistols features the aforementioned horn nosecap and are rounded butt with coarsely checkered grips. The locks are crisp and mechanically functional, the sliding safety catches somewhat stiff. The pistols have a clipped corner rectangular silver monogram plate atop each wrist, shown are two family crests: one appearing to be a sinister-facing wolf rampant atop a torse of color, the other a dexter hand extended, also atop a torse of color (Lamont or Lawmond). The guns are cased in a lovely mahogany presentation case with green baize lining and an antique makers label on the interior of the lid. Included accessories are a mahogany handled turn screw and spanner, loading rod with cleaning jag end, bullet mould, leather-covered powder flask with cap and nipple compartments, a tin of Joyce percussion gun caps, a bit of tow, a mahogany vial with spare nipple, and three chamois patches. The case rates very good plus with minor dings and handling marks overall, showing the slightest amount of warp to the lid. The brass handle in the lid is a tarnished goldenrod patina, the center circular panel showing identical engraved family crests as the wrist monogram plates. Overall a very lovely pair of pistols in a very fine state of condition with what are likely their original accessories, in the original makers case. (36546-2) {ANTIQUE}

Custom Marlin Ballard Target Rifle By Niedner

Lot #507 (Sale Order 507 of 711)

serial #30530, 32-40 Win, 28" round Niedner barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel retains about 92% original Niedner rust blue, the loss is due primarily to even overall fading leaving the barrel more of a dull gray tone. The frame retains about 98-99% good-quality nickel, as does the finger spur lever, likely done at the time the rifle was refurbished. The checkered straight grip buttstock is no doubt by Shelhamer and rates excellent. It features a very nice flared left-side cheekpiece, wraparound checkered grip and a flawlessly inletted Niedner buttplate. The forend rates excellent as well and shows a scant schnabel tip with a nice ebony tip insert. It features a flawlessly executed wraparound diamond point pattern and there are nice smooth grip panels affixed in the loop of the lever. The barrel is marked in one line "Niedner Rifle Corp. Dowagiac Mich" and is Niedner proofed near the breech and the caliber marking, the underside is numbered "1744" with no initials. The barrel is sans sights but is drilled and tapped for steel target blocks front and rear, the rear mount an Unertl 20X telescopic sight serial #75173. The scope features a crosshair reticle and has bright excellent optics also with an adjustable objective, rating about excellent overall showing only minor wear. Really a lovely rifle in a very fine state of condition, barreled, stocked and refurbished by the Niedner Rifle Corporation. A handsome testament to their skills. (36650-59) {ANTIQUE} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Custom Sharps Borchard Model 1878 Rifle By Niedner And Stegall

Lot #508 (Sale Order 508 of 711)

257 Roberts, 26" round barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel is chiefly a dark gray-blue patina streaked with pewter and underlying gunmetal gray. The frame shows a nice quality later mottled dark and light gray case-hardening. The lever shows similar nice colors, muting somewhat more. This is an interesting custom rifle, barreled by Niedner and stocked by Keith Stegall. The classic style walnut buttstock rates excellent with very nice checkered panels with somewhat Art Deco embellishments at their very rear. The stock shows a few minor dings and handling marks from the years but they are unobtrusive. The forend shows a flawlessly-executed wraparound borderless pattern with a nice ebony forend tip and an ebony insert at the forend screw. The length of pull from the double set triggers to the checkered steel buttplate is 14 1/2" and there is a nice checkered pistolgrip cap in place with etched arrowhead motif. The smooth frame panels appear to be from the same piece of walnut as the buttstock and forearm and also rate about excellent. The top of the barrel is marked in Niedner's one-piece stamp "AO Niedner/Malden Mass." and has been drilled and tapped for steel target blocks which are present. The only other marking on the barrel is at the rear where it is mated with the frame, marked "nickel steel", the "L" missing. There are a number of filled dovetails present on either top or bottom of the rifle barrel. The action is neatly customized by Niedner and does not cock on opening rather there has been a very 1903-like striker fitted to the breechblock which must be manually withdrawn to fire the arm. One rather wonders what occurs when the breech block is closed on a loaded chamber. Removal of the forearm reveals the name "Stegall" stamped rather boldly in the inletting. Overall a very lovely rifle barrel by a master at his craft and stocked by another equally as adept at his. Really a wonderful custom rifle awaiting only your choice of quality optics to be back afield or at the range. (36650-54) {ANTIQUE} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Custom Wills-Petrov Marlin Ballard Rifle

Lot #509 (Sale Order 509 of 711)

serial #10815, 33 1 6/10 Wills-Petrov, 30" round barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel retains 98% plus excellent quality rust blue. The frame, breechblock, hammer and Pope-style finger lever retain a similar amount of restored color case-hardening. The stock and forend rate excellent, likely restocked by Mr. Wills, they are a rich red-russet hue and are un-checked. The stock features a nice flared left-side cheekpiece and is equipped with a nice nickeled Schuetzen hooked butt. Rifle features double set triggers, windage adjustable global front sight, tang-mounted aperture sight and the barrel has been drilled and tapped for target blocks which are present. Accompanying the rifle are five cast projectiles, some notes Mr. Wills made regarding a reamer, likely the chamber reamer, along with some correspondence to Pacific Precision Grinding and a Lyman number 319289 bullet mould (which does not seem to correspond to the cast bullets included). Really an interesting rifle, the work is top-notch and quality throughout. It certainly would be rewarding to take up where Mr.'s Wills and Petrov left off and work some loads up for this fine rifle. (36650-51) {ANTIQUE} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Lovely Pair Of Percussion Target Pistols By Peter Schenk

Lot #510 (Sale Order 510 of 711)

.42 cal. percussion, 9 1/2" octagon barrels with mostly bright, very good bores which show some scattered oxidation staining and perhaps a few light pits. The barrels retain nearly all of their original plum brown finish and have neat chiseled ribs running along the sharp corners of the octagon barrels for about two thirds their length on the top half about half their length on the bottom flats. The breeches show lovely flowing scroll and geometric decoration with strong traces of case colors. Each gun is inlaid in gold, in turn on the top flat "1 Peter Schenk" and "2 in Marienbad", along with dual inlaid bands of gold just ahead of the breechs (there is a small section of gold missing atop gun number 2). The pistols are sighted with a nice fire-temper blued front sight adjustable for windage by drift and a tiny v-notch rear sight, adjustable for elevation with a tiny spanner (it is not present). The tangs show some lovely geometric engraving with very nice gold wire inlay, each also numbered in turn "1" and "2". The lockplates and hammers show lovely tight flowing scroll engraving of the finest quality, each lockplate gold inlaid conversely to the barrels, gun No. 1 inlaid "In Marienbad" and gun No. 2 inlaid "Peter Schenk" these in long oval fields bordered by gold wire. The barrels are retained with a single fire blued wedge through oval German silver escutcheons, there is an oval German silver monogram plate affixed to the underside of each forearm engraved "IT" in Gothic script. The triggerplates show nicely chiseled front extensions with the same flawless detailed engraving while the bows show full coverage even in the recurving section at the root of the guard. The single forward-curving spurs are neatly, finely checkered. The frontstraps show some fine checkering as well and the chiseled butts with finial extensions retain some good original blue and lovely geometric engraving. The English walnut stocks rate excellent with a few minor dings and handling marks from the years but they are inconspicuous. Each forend tip is nicely foliate carved with background stippling and the grips show ornate foliate carving in a wrap-around pattern, also with nice accenting background stippling. The locks are crisp and the target triggers light, gun 1 will not hold on full cock. The pistols come cased in a nice rosewood veneer presentation case with German silver corners and appointments, showing some minor cracking from shrinkage, six of the silver lid corner bolsters and eight of the German silver case body supports are no longer present with a few of the elaborate lid inlays also missing. The interior purple baize lining has faded to a yellow with the years. The included accessories are: nice horn loading mallet, horn and mahogany wiping rod, bullet mould which is a pewter showing some remnants of pale fire blue, walnut handled nipple wrench, small powder measure, small powder dipper, two small turn screw blades (which fit into the recess of the nipple wrench), keys to the case lock and a small horn powder flask, with screw-off push-button charger (this does not fit the French-fitted recess precisely and is likely a later addition). Overall a very lovely pair of Czech-made European target pistols in a very fine state of condition with some very lovely original accessories. (36546-1) {ANTIQUE}

Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Deluxe Single Shot Rifle By Niedner

Lot #511 (Sale Order 511 of 711)

serial #2432, 22-3000, 26" round Niedner barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel retains about 90-92% original Niedner rust blue, the loss is due primarily to even overall fading with some light high edge wear and sparsely scattered minor oxidation staining. The frame is primarily a smoky pewter gray and speckled brown patina showing some traces of colors hiding beneath. The lever is now a pewter gunmetal gray and brown oxidized patina showing only colors at its root. The checkered deluxe walnut pistolgrip stock rates very good showing a very light cleaning with some of the checkering worn smooth but showing stunning grain figure in the butt. The pistolgrip insert is no longer present but has been replaced with a nice piece of walnut, at some time during the period of use as it is very old. There are the beginnings of two small cracks at the rear of the upper tang, they appear to have been repaired and arrested many years ago. The lower tang is stamped "943" as well as "XX" with a matching number within the upper tang recess in the stock, additionally the upper tang is stamped "5 18", this matching stamp is on the lower tang. The underside of the Swiss butt is not numbered, it however is clearly original to the gun and fits flawlessly. The forend is in a similar state of condition showing some lovely grain with its tip insert intact, the checkering worn fairly smooth on the belly of the forearm. The top of the barrel is marked in one line "Niedner Rifle Corp. Dowagiac Mich" while the underside is numbered "1176 CB", this arm barreled by Carlyn Behrman. There is a swivel stud along the toeline and a barrel band stud just ahead of the forend, there is no provision for open sights but the barrel is drilled and tapped for steel target blocks which are present. Mounted to the blocks is a nice Unertl 12X telescopic sight, serial #39473, with adjustable objective and crosshair reticle showing bright excellent optics. Overall a very nice deluxe Winchester 1885, neatly re-barreled, that looks as though it still should perform very well. (36650-61) {ANTIQUE} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Defourny Sidelock Assisted-Opening Double Ejectorgun

Lot #512 (Sale Order 512 of 711)

serial # 7475, 20 ga., 26 3/4" matted rib barrels with bright bores choked improved cylinder and full. The barrels retain 98% of a professional reblue showing some blued-over pitting under the forend. There are two sling swivel holes on the bottom rib which have been plugged with engraved screws. The frame, locks, the triggerguard and top lever exhibit 98% blue finish and are unembellished save for a simple border around all edges and some light scroll on the bolsters of the frame. The nicely figured straight grip stock has an engraved screw in the toe where a sling swivel would be located and a checkered butt. Dimensions are 14 1/8" length of pull with drops of 1 1/2" and 2 3/8" with about 1/2" cast off. The buttstock and splinter forend with push button release are well finished showing some open grain and light oil staining around the action. This gun features double triggers, ejectors, assisted opening action, non-automatic safety, and a hidden third fastener and weighs 5 lbs. 6 ozs. Included is a good quality leather case with brass corners containing a Holland and Holland oil bottle, nice mahogany cleaning rod, turnscrew and a Westley Richards label as well as a Defourny label. A super funeral model, this gun exhibits quality that belies its plain looks and would make a fantastic upland bird gun. (11,6878-1)

Marlin Ballard Offhand Target Rifle By George Schoyen

Lot #513 (Sale Order 513 of 711)

serial #25842, 32-40 Win, 28" part octagon part round barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel retains about 90-92% nice maker browning, the loss is due primarily to even fading showing some minor scratches and handling marks as well. The frame shows a mottled smoky blue-brown case-hardened patina, as does the lever. The buttstock rates very good to very good plus showing some added finish with minor dings and handling marks present, there is a 1" crack emanating from the left side and a smaller one on the right, they appear stable. The buttstock features a flared left side cheekpiece and nice nickeled Swiss butt, the checkering patterns left and right somewhat fancy but now finish-filled. The forend rates very good with nice diamond-pattern checkering and its bone tip insert intact, showing a small crack and a tiny chip. The top of the barrel is "Geo. C. Schoyen Denver Colo" marked. The rifle is sighted with a windage adjustable globe front and has an aperture sight base affixed at the rear of the frame, no staff is present. The rifle has been drilled and tapped for steel target blocks which support a Lyman 5A telescopic sight with crosshair reticle and bright excellent optics, the crosshair slightly dirty. The scope itself rates excellent as-refinished. Really a lovely rifle overall which doubtless shoots superbly, cleaning up the buttstock should be an easy task for a good wood man. (36651-15) {ANTIQUE} [John and Jan Wills Collection]

Interesting Pair Of Ornate Mediterranean Flintlock Holster Pistols

Lot #514 (Sale Order 514 of 711)

About .65 cal., 13" barrels with lightly oxidized bores. The barrels are a dull gunmetal gray patina with some light overall brown speckling and light pinprick pitting. There is a raised medial nearly their full-length, at the front of which is a small teardrop-shaped brass sight. The rears of the barrels show light foliate and geometric engraving along the top flat, a slight amount more on the left and right radii; the dovetailed tangs are lightly engraved. The locks are a mix of pewter gunmetal gray and plum brown with the lockplates and flat surfaces of the hammer showing light rudimentary engraving. The frizzens springs are lightly chiseled and the locks are lightly banana-shaped with a pronounced teat at the rear of each. The face of each frizzen is neatly ribbed and the cocks are swan-neck and somewhat graceful. Each pistol shows a bone forend tip which is ribbed, each with a small chip missing on its left side. Each features a brass ramrod thimble and tailpipe with cast-in-relief triggerguards showing somewhat ornate bows with each front extension being lightly chiseled in a foliate decoration. The butts are capped in brass as well, each cast-in relief with geometric and foliate decorations, one butt showing slightly more wear than the other. The sideplates as well are cast-in-relief and pierced with ornate foliate decoration. The European hardwood stocks rate very good to very good plus showing ornate full-length wire inlay along with tiny wedge-shaped triangles of genuine mother-of-pearl. A few of these have gone missing over the years but overall the arms have a lovely ornate appearance. The locks are loosely mechanically functional and each trigger shows a nice rearward-curving flourish, the ramrods as well show wavy silver inlay. The pistols come in a rather nice leather pommel or camel holster. The holster holds each pistol, back-to-back and is overall very good with only light flaking and crackling of the surface. It is lined on its interior, likely with kid skin, and is bordered with a red kid skin which is near fully intact showing some scuffing and flaking. The face of the holster and external cartridge flap is decorated with copper or brass gold work, some of the thread now showing through the metallic wire overlay. Overall a really interesting pair of pistols, perhaps made for some person of import or perhaps for the tourist trade. (36915-28) {ANTIQUE}

U.S. Model 1903 Rifle Rimfire-Converted By Niedner

Lot #515 (Sale Order 515 of 711)

serial #610459, 22 LR, 25" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel retains about 97% maker-applied rust blue with the receiver showing excellent mottled dark oil-quenched case-hardening. The balance of the metal parts show a faded gray-blue with numerous minor handling marks and light dings. The military straight grip walnut stock and handguard rate about very good with much original arsenal varnish and overall minor dings and handling marks, the serifed P firing proof only faintly visible showing two faint left-side cartouches and a Raritan Arsenal rebuild mark ahead of the magazine cut off. The rifle has been converted by Niedner to single shot 22 LR, his case-hardened loading platform in place at the breech of the action, the bolt neatly converted to rimfire and the striker lightened. The front section of the bolt retains some good color case-hardening and is Niedner-marked, the bolt itself showing fading original blue, the shroud with some very good oil-quenched case-hardening. The rifle has been drilled and tapped for steel target blocks which are present, the original 1903 rear sight has been removed and the gun is sighted with a Lyman brass bead front in the original sight base and a Lyman receiver sight on the rear ring. Overall a very neat example which would be fun to put through the paces at the range. (36650-27) {C&R} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Superb Colt 3 1/2" Round Barrel Cartridge Converted Revolver

Lot #516 (Sale Order 516 of 711)

serial #317707 all matching, 38 CF, 3 1/2" round barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is an interesting revolver as there is a letter "L" beneath the serial numbers on the frame triggerguard and backstrap which normally indicates the gun was slated for export to England. Even more interesting is that the barrel retains lots of bright original blue but never had a barrel address applied. The condition is wonderful with the barrel retaining about 60% bright original blue with areas of loss bearing a pleasing smooth brown patina. There are numerous impact marks on the right side of the barrel at the wedge slot. The cylinder shows all of its stagecoach holdup scene and retains about 25% bright original blue with the balance bearing a pleasing smooth brown patina. The frame retains about 95% strong rich original color case-hardened finish. The triggerguard retains 85% original blue with backstrap retaining about 25%. The one-piece walnut grips rate excellent plus 95% original varnish remaining with an oval adhesive inventory label on right grip left by a previous collector. A crispy little revolver. (16714-4) {ANTIQUE}

Colt Model 1877 Lightning Double Action Revolver

Lot #517 (Sale Order 517 of 711)

serial #54016, 38 Colt, 4 1/2" round barrel with a bright excellent bore. This revolver remains in very fine original condition. The barrel and ejector rod housing retain 95% original blue finish with crisp etched panel. The cylinder shows flaking and retains about 20% original blue with the balance bearing a pleasing smooth brown patina. The frame retains about 95% original color case-hardened finish which has just softened a little and shows most loss on left recoil shield. The triggerguard and backstrap retain about 80% original blue finish and the original checkered hard rubber grips rate about excellent with just very light wear present. The revolver functions perfectly in single action mode and cycles properly in double action mode however in DA mode the hammer does not fall. A super little antique Lightning. (16886-8) {ANTIQUE}

Colt Round Barrel Pocket Navy Cartridge Converted Revolver

Lot #518 (Sale Order 518 of 711)

serial #7945, 38 RF, 4 1/2" barrel with ejector and a very good plus bore. Steel surfaces of revolver retain about 95% original nickel plated finish which is bright on the frame and a little more dull on the barrel and cylinder. The cylinder scene is fully visible. The grip frame retains about 40% original nickel plated finish with the backstrap being a pleasing mellow patina. The revolver wears a nice pair of period ivory grips which appear as one-piece but are joined inside with wood inserts. The left side of the triggerguard beneath grips is nearly stamped in a single die stamp "R.E. ENEWOLD". A handsome and high condition little conversion. (16714-5) {ANTIQUE}

Remington New Model Police Percussion Revolver

Lot #519 (Sale Order 519 of 711)

serial #3554, .36 caliber, 4 1/2" octagon barrel with a very good bore with some very light oxidation. The barrel and cylinder retain nearly 80% bright original blue finish with areas of loss being gray and with some light pitting on bottom flat beneath loading lever. The frame has flaked to an even smooth gray brown patina with traces of original blue in protected areas. The brass triggerguard retains 95% original silverplated finish which is tarnished to a dark blue/black color. The two-piece grips rate excellent with 95% original finish remaining and have a lovely dark appearance and may actually be rosewood rather than walnut. This is a very handsome and crisp little revolver. (16714-6) {ANTIQUE}

Engraved Colt Richards Converted 1860 Army Model Revolver

Lot #520 (Sale Order 520 of 711)

serial #198947 all matching with unnumbered period wedge, 44 CF, 8" barrel with an evenly oxidized bore that shows rifling throughout. This revolver features nice period New York style engraving on the frame, barrel, ejector rod housing, gripstraps and recoil shield. There are Nimschke style borders and motifs on the butt, triggerguard bow and around the barrel address. There are wedges of engraving at the muzzle and engraved border lines and punch dot motif around the conversion breechplate. The iron surfaces of revolver retain an even gray patina blending with a generous amount of dull original nickel plated finish on barrel along with some scattered patches of light pinprick pitting. The cylinder scene is about 70% visible with some very light border engraving on rear of cylinder. The brass triggerguard bears a pleasing mellow patina. The revolver wears a pair of Mexican eagle carved ivory grips that are period and show dark age cracks in butt and on left side. The carving shows moderate wear to high points including the snake and eaglehead but they all remain clearly visible just less detailed. This classic antique American revolver shows lots of character and has a nice honest appearance. (16714-3) {ANTIQUE}

Colt 1862 Police Cartridge Converted Revolver With Ejector

Lot #521 (Sale Order 521 of 711)

serial #47543, 38 CF, 5 1/2" barrel with a lightly oxidized bore. This revolver features the rebated cylinder with rolled scene and remains in very fine condition. The right side of the frame bears the two line 1871 and 1872 patent dates with hyphens at either end of each line. Metal surfaces of revolver retain 93 - 95% dull original nickel plated finish overall with most loss due to peeling on the loading gate and right side of frame and recoil shield where there are some patches of smooth gray patina. The stagecoach holdup cylinder scene remains fully visible but lightly softened under the nickel finish. The revolver wears a pair of period antique ivory grips which are two-piece with the screw escutcheons covered by inlet discs of ivory. A really fine Colt cartridge converted revolver. (16714-2) {ANTIQUE}

Remington New Model Army Percussion Revolver

Lot #522 (Sale Order 522 of 711)

serial #34043, .44 cal., 8" octagon barrel with a bright very good plus bore having some scattered specks of fine pitting. The barrel and frame retain about 85% original blue toning to brown with light silvering along the edges and some scattered spots of fine oxidation staining and minors light impact marks here and there. The cylinder is a pleasing brown patina with a very light turn ring and an impact mark or two and some very light oxidation staining. The hammer still retains strong original case colors with some very light staining and the triggerguard has a nice goldenrod patina. The walnut grips rate excellent with a few light marks and blemishes mainly along the butt and a lightly softened cartouche on the left panel and are both pencil numbered to the gun. The German silver cone shaped front sight is present and intact. An overall fine example New Model Army revolver. (56915-26) {ANTIQUE}

Lovely Colt Round Barrel Pocket Navy Revolver With Ejector

Lot #523 (Sale Order 523 of 711)

serial #13122, 38 RF, 4 1/2" round barrel with an excellent bore. This little revolver has condition. The barrel and ejector rod housing retain about 40% original blue finish with the balance evenly flaked and with the surfaces bearing a wonderful smooth brown patina. The cylinder retains 100% of its stagecoach holdup scene and bears a pleasing smooth brown patina with traces of original blue in the most protected areas. The frame retains 90% plus original color case-hardened finish which is turning slightly brown. The gripframe retains only traces of original silver plated finish with the brass surfaces showing a beautiful untouched patina. The one-piece walnut grips rate excellent with 95% original finish remaining and perhaps a very light coat of added finish. A beautiful, high condition Colt conversion. (16714-1) {ANTIQUE}

Smith & Wesson 44 Double Action

Lot #524 (Sale Order 524 of 711)

serial #28986, 44 S&W Russian, 6 1/2" ribbed barrel with an overall bright fine bore having strong evident rifling with only some minor light frosting and a few scattered pinprick pits. The metal surfaces are an overall dull gun metal with areas of dull and scattered fine staining and handling with perhaps 40% original nickel still present in the protected areas. The color case-hardened hammer and trigger are toning to gray with strong colors still present on the left side of the hammer and right side of the trigger; The triggerguard retains about 80% original blue toning to brown. The checkered hard rubber stocks are unnumbered and rate about very good overall with a repair along the butt of the left panel and a thin interior crack between the holes in the right panel. The gun locks up and the action advances nicely. An overall fine condition standard model 44 Double Action revolver. (56915-25) {ANTIQUE}

Smith & Wesson Old Model Russian Revolver

Lot #525 (Sale Order 525 of 711)

serial #27869, 44 S&W Russian, 8" ribbed barrel with a very good bore having overall pinprick pitting and frosting with good rifling the entire length. The metal surfaces are an overall smoky gray with dull brown undertones along with some light handling marks, silvering along the bottom and scattered pitting and oxidation staining. The custom antique ivory grips rate good overall, the left panel having a light umber color and numerous light age crack with a small chip at the butt and has carved bust of lady liberty secured with a small iron brad on a worn checkered background. The right panel is a much brighter cream color with gray highlights and four or five thin stress fractures. The grips are a bit undersized and the action is slightly out of time. A slightly tired, good to very good "First Model" Russian revolver. (56916-24) {ANTIQUE}

U.S Model 1855 Pistol-Carbine With Matching Shoulder Stock

Lot #526 (Sale Order 526 of 711)

58 cal. percussion, 12" barrel with an about very good bore which shows strong rifling but also sparse minor pitting. The metal surfaces on this nice model 1855 pistol-carbine have been carefully, lightly cleaned to bright gunmetal gray. The barrel exhibits eaglehead and proper proofs while the lockplate is "eaglehead" and "U.S. Springfield" marked and dated 1856, all markings are crisp and legible. The brass hardware is a mild ocher patina and was fortunately not polished when the cleaning was effected. The walnut stocks were lightly refinished as well, still showing some minor dings and dents and handling marks beneath the finish. The left stock flat shows a faint but legible cartouche. The top tang of the buttplate is marked "U.S." and the attaching iron is marked on its bottom tang with the numeral "9" as is the brass butt on the pistol itself. The lock is crisp and mechanically functional and the advancing arm for the Maynard tape priming system works well. Overall a very nice example of a matching model 1855 pistol-carbine. (176520-787) [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection] {Antique}

Lindsay Young American Two-Shot Belt Pistol

Lot #527 (Sale Order 527 of 711)

serial #91, .41 cal., 4" stepped octagon barrel with about good bore having light surface oxidation and spots light pitting its full-length. These rare pistols, of which only about 100 were ever produced, were manufactured by the Union Knife Company, Naugatuck Connecticut for John P. Lindsay. The barrel is a pleasing plum patina with spots of fine oxidation staining, light pinprick pitting and silvering on the softened edges. The twin hammers and triggers are mostly an even brown overall and show about 1/8" free travel, likely a weak spring and there is a small chip missing in the left side nipple shield. The brass frame has an even ochre patina with light scroll engraving and shows lightly softened edges with spots of tarnish and light handling marks. The walnut grips rate about very good with light handling marks, spots of flaking varnish and are numbered but the digits are hard to decipher. A very good example of these rare Lindsay two trigger pistols. (106889-25) {ANTIQUE}

Lindsay Two-Shot Pocket Pistol

Lot #528 (Sale Order 528 of 711)

serial #920, .41 cal., 4" fluted octagon barrel with very good bore showing light amounts of fine oxidation staining it's full-length. These two-shot pistols were manufactured for John P. Lindsay by the Union Knife Company Naugatuck, Connecticut. The barrel, hammer, and single spur style trigger show strong original blue with traces of brown and scattered light oxidation staining overall. There is light scroll engraving on the sides of the barrel at the breech; the left side has a panoply of Americana and the right side is marked "Lindsay's / Young America / Man'f'd By / J.P. Lindsay Man'fg Co. / New York"; markings very crisp and legible. The brass frame is a pleasing goldenrod patina with animal engraving; a dog on the right and stag on the left. The two-piece walnut grips are pencil numbered to the gun with most of the original varnish present. There are a few light dings and handling marks present as well. An overall very good example of these two-shot pistols. (106889-24) {ANTIQUE}

Lindsay Two-Shot Martial Pistol

Lot #529 (Sale Order 529 of 711)

serial #62, .45 cal., 8 1/2" part round part octagon barrel with about very good bore showing scattered light fine oxidation staining it's full-length. This rare large frame pistol, one of only about 100 produced remains in nice honest condition. These pistols were manufactured by the Union Knife Company Naugatuck, Connecticut for John P. Lindsay. The top of the barrel at the breech is marked "Lindsay's / Young-America / Patnt'd Oct.9, 1860"; markings remain crisp and legible. The barrel of this pistol retains generous traces of original blue finish most prevalent around the sight and along the bottom of the barrel with the balance bearing a pleasing gray-brown patina with spots of light fine oxidation staining. The frame retains a lovely untouched brass patina with a few scattered light dings. The two-piece walnut grips are pencil numbered to the gun and rate good overall with several light handling marks and dings. The left side panel shows an old repair on the backside with some added varnish to the front. The left hammer has a crack on the outside edge but remains fully functional. A nice martial pistol in about very good condition. (106889-26) {ANTIQUE}

John Walch 10-Shot Double Hammer Percussion Revolver By New Haven Arms Company

Lot #530 (Sale Order 530 of 711)

serial #206, .31 cal., 3 3/16" octagon barrel with very good bore which shows strong rifling, scattered minor oxidation and perhaps some light pitting. The barrel and cylinder are an overall pewter patina with several spots of fine oxidation staining and light pinprick pitting with several light peen marks near the wedge pin. The brass frame is a deep ochre color with light scroll engraving, several light handling marks and spots of fine oxidation staining. The smooth two-piece walnut grips are numbered to the gun in very good condition showing light handling marks and a few fine specks of white under and added layer of varnish. A very nice example of these curious dual-hammer revolvers made by the New Haven Arms Company for Walch Firearms of New York . (106889-22) {ANTIQUE}

Custom Springfield 1903 Magazine Sporting Rifle

Lot #531 (Sale Order 531 of 711)

serial #1181514, 30-06, 24" 1-20 dated barrel with a very good bore which shows strong rifling but with frosting within the grooves. The barrel is faded to a streaky plum and pewter patina with two prominent spots of pitting, it is mostly light, while the receiver is a slightly darker blue-plum tone. The bolt body and handle are a dark tarnished pewter with some scattered oxidation staining, still retaining traces of arsenal polish. The bottom metal has toned to an overall pewter with some antique applied lacquer along the bow of the guard to reduce shimmer. The gun is stocked classic style with a rounded left side cheekpiece and S-curve pistolgrip bottom. The stock rates very good with minor handling marks and dings from the years, the wood now primarily devoid of finish. The stock is fitted with swivels and has nice checkered panels at the grip and a wraparound forend pattern with nicely checkered sidepanels left and right; all these are accented with light carved oak leaf and acorn decoration, the checkering worn somewhat from the years of use. The length of pull to the checkered steel buttplate is 13 3/4". The rifle is sighted with a King bead front sight in the original sight ramp and has a King folding leaf rear sight sitting atop a slightly trapezoidal base soldered to the barrel. Additionally there is a Lyman 48 sight in place on the receiver and the left side of the receiver has been fitted with a Noske quick detach telescopic sight base and ring set which supports a Carl Zeiss Zielmi telescopic sight with European post reticle showing slightly cloudy optics. The scope itself rates about very good with fading original blue. A very attractive rifle that must have been all the more so when new and the checkering and carving was crisp, it is strangely un-marked although obviously shows the makers German roots based on the carving. (36650-80) {C&R} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Custom Niedner 1903 Rimfire-Converted Rifle

Lot #532 (Sale Order 532 of 711)

serial #586340, 22 LR, 25" barrel with a bright excellent bore which shows only one tiny pit near the muzzle. The barrel retains about 90% maker blue with the receiver showing some strong oil-quenched case-hardening. The Niedner-modified bolt is a pewter patina with some minor oxidation staining here and there, the bolt handle and knob also turning to pewter with a light oxidation. Converted from an NRA sporter, the bottom metal is an even mix of original blue and a dull pewter patina, the front extension with the ordnance bomb and "NRA" stamping still evident. The original 1913-dated stock rates a very good with much original varnish and light handling marks and dings. This example sporter had the fingergroove's and barrel bands and has a deeply checkered steel buttplate, the area beneath the trap is vacant. The stock still exhibits a very good left-side cartouche and serifed P firing proof, the handguard having been modified by Niedner. Mr. Niedner fitted a single shot loading platform and modified the original bolt and barrel of the arm to 22 long rifle. The gun is sighted with a Lyman ivory bead front in the original banded front sight base and there is a Lyman receiver sight on the rear ring. Additionally steel target blocks have been drilled and tapped to the barrel and original 1903 rear sight to base. The underside of the barrel is marked "245/12/1916" and both barrel and top of bolt head are marked "AO Niedner/Malden Mass.". We have had these conversions in nice sporter-configurations in the past, this is an interesting "all military" looking conversion and likely shoots wonderfully. (36650-26) {C&R} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Colt Bisley Model Single Action Revolver

Lot #533 (Sale Order 533 of 711)

serial #321742, 32-20 W.C.F., 4 3/4" barrel with a lightly oxidized and pitted bore. This 1912 made revolver retains about 70 - 75% total finishes. The barrel and ejector rod housing have holster wear on the sides that has worn the finish to silver. The grip frame is thinning to silver from handling and the body of the cylinder has flaked to a mottled mix of gunmetal gray / blue from wear. The flutes retain strong original colors and the case-hardened colors on the frame have faded with silvering on the high edges of the recoil shield and the topstrap. Although the trigger is predominately silver strong blue remains on the sides with Nitre blue still present on the right side screw head of the cylinder pin latch and ejector rod housing screw. The correct hard rubber grips exhibit light wear from handling with the right panel showing slightly more wear along with a small nick on the lower part of the grip panel. The grips are scratch number to the gun and the frame, backstrap and trigger guard strap have correct matching numbers. No numbers were found on the cylinder or barrel. This is an outstandingly nice Bisley that is in exceptional mechanical condition. (86520-2093) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

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Lot #534 (Sale Order 534 of 711)

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U.S. Fp-45 Liberator Pistol By G.M. Guide Lamp Division

Lot #535 (Sale Order 535 of 711)

45 ACP, 4" barrel with an excellent but plugged bore. This Liberator was plugged to meet the Canadian Governments deactivation requirements for firearms. What appears to be a 45 caliber full metal jacket bullet has been placed just forward of the chamber and permanently affixed in place. The barrel is a dark gray color that thins toward the bottom with a smooth grind mark on the barrel band and light discoloration around the weld marks. The frame retains about 99% corrosion resistant finish with a few light and scattered scratches. This model 3 has three holes, cavity mould #38 on the cocking knob and no breech mark. The cocking knob is in near excellent condition with a few light handling and storage marks but the magazine plate is missing. An affixed tag indicates the gun was hand engraved with the number 9009 using an electric pencil by Deputy Chief Campbell of the Estevan City Police of Sascatchewan Canada. This is an interesting variation of the Liberator pistol. Transfers as a modern handgun. (86229-849) {C&R} [Elliot Riggs Collection]

U.S. Fp-45 Liberator Pistol By G.M. Guide Lamp Division

Lot #536 (Sale Order 536 of 711)

45 ACP, 4" barrel with a near excellent bore that has some scattered but very light oxidation stains. The barrel is a medium gray color with a smooth grind mark on the barrel band that has a few slag pits present. The barrel also has a small spot of slag that splattered onto it and light scattered oxidation. The frame retains about 90% plus corrosion resistant finish with a few minor scratches and light to moderate scattered freckling. This model 3 has three holes, cavity mould #9 or 6 on the cocking knob and no breech mark. The cocking knob is in near excellent condition with a few light handling and storage marks, and the original magazine plate is present. This Liberator still fully functions and shows some storage blemishes. (86229-723) {C&R} [Elliot Riggs Collection]

Remington Model 1875 Single Action Revolver

Lot #537 (Sale Order 537 of 711)

serial #9319, 44 Remington CF, 7 1/2" barrel with a lightly frosted bore. The revolver retains about 80% plus original nickel plated finish with a scattering of oxidation blemishes, pitting, bubbling and handling marks on the metal. The heaviest concentrations are in the forward section of the barrel, the grip frame and select areas of the frame. The smooth walnut factory grips are in very good condition with scattered light dents, dings and scratches. The front of each grip panel is worn round at the toe, with the heel exhibiting a lesser degree of wear. It can only be speculated whether man or beast were brought to bag but one of the owners saw fit to carve three "notches" into the right grip panel along the backstrap. The cylinder pin has broken off at the end making it difficult to remove the rod from the gun and the trigger screw on the left side is incorrect. The lanyard is still present and the gun still functions properly. (86520-2415) {ANTIQUE} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Colt Model 1862 Police Revolver

Lot #538 (Sale Order 538 of 711)

serial #534, .36 cal. percussion, 5 1/2" barrel with a poor bore. This early first year production revolver has the early Hartford address and sliver plated iron grip straps. This 1861 made revolver has plenty of condition with about 30% original blue finish on the barrel with the remainder a pleasing brown patina giving it a nice appearance. The cylinder appears much the same as the barrel with perhaps a little less finish and more patina. The frame, loading lever and hammer retain about 50% original color case-hardened finish blending with a smooth brown patina on the metal. The silver plating on the iron grip frame has worn with about 20% remaining, mostly in the protected areas. The remainder of the grip frame is gunmetal gray with some light pitting. The one piece walnut grips rate excellent with about 95% original finish left. All appropriate parts are correctly numbered to the gun including the grips. Overall, this is a very fine condition early 1862 Police. (86520-229) {ANTIQUE} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Colt Officers Model Match Single Action Revolver

Lot #539 (Sale Order 539 of 711)

serial #925022, 38 Special, 6" barrel with an excellent bore. This beautiful 1960 made single action only revolver retains about 98% original factory blue finish with a light turn ring on the cylinder, scattered and faint high edge wear and light silvering at the muzzle. The checkered factory walnut target grips with silver Colt medallions remain in excellent condition with slight handling wear. The wood grain factory box is correctly end labeled to the gun but is not correctly hand numbered to the gun (936607) and contains paperwork. This is one of the few revolvers manufactured in this series that was set up for single action only firing. This revolver has seen limited use but still remains a stellar example of the Officers Model Match in a rare configuration. (86651-53) {C&R} [John and Jan Wills Collection]

Factory Engraved Smith & Wesson Chiefs Special Revolver

Lot #540 (Sale Order 540 of 711)

serial #111098, 38 Special, 1 7/8" pinned barrel with an excellent bore. This mid 1950'era pre-model 36 revolver retains about 95% original blue finish with most of the loss due to thinning finish on the grip frame in addition to light silvering of the high edges, a light turn ring on the cylinder and a few scattered light scratches. The hammer and trigger retain their original robust case-hardened colors. This beautiful little gun sports 100% Class A factory scroll engraving with shaded background. All appropriate parts have correct matching numbers. The revolver has been fitted with unnumbered, real mother-of-pearl grips with silver S&W medallions. The grips remain in very good condition overall, with the left panel missing a small chip from the front by the medallion and a repaired crack extending across the grip even with the medallion. A factory letter dated January 11, 2013 indicates this gun was shipped on October 3, 1958 to Rex Firearms Co. New York City, NY. The gun was shipped with bright blue finish, Class A engraving and wood round butt grips. This is a handsome J frame with some light use and striking embellishment. (86867-4) {C&R}

Colt 1911 Government Model Semi-Auto Pistol

Lot #541 (Sale Order 541 of 711)

serial #C118783, 45 ACP, 5" barrel with a moderately frosted bore. This 1918 made pistol retains about 90% original blue finish with scattered light scratches, oxidation blemishes and high edge wear. The double diamond checkered walnut grips are in very good condition with light wear to the diamond points and scattered light dents and scratches. A small, thin 1/8 x 1/4" surface chip is missing from the lower front of the left grip panel. The pistol includes a two tone unmarked magazine. Also included is a black colored U.S. Model 1916 style leather holster by Bucheimer with US marked on the flap and assorted light handling wear. This is a nice 1911 with some honest wear and sure to please the budding Colt collector. (86914-8) {C&R}

Smith & Wesson 44 Hand Ejector Target Revolver

Lot #542 (Sale Order 542 of 711)

serial #20500, 44 Special, 6 1/2" pinned barrel with an excellent bore. This early 1920's era 2nd model hand ejector retains about 80% original blue finish with most of loss on the grip frame. Additionally, the finish has thinned at the muzzle; there is also high edge wear, a few scattered light oxidation blemishes, a cylinder turn ring and scratches present. The case-hardened colors on the hammer and trigger have started to thin with light operation marks and oxidation blemishes. The stocks have been changed to near excellent condition Pachmayr Presentation grips and all appropriate parts have correct matching numbers. The original rear sight remains but the front sight has been replaced with a Marbles #35C gold bead sight blade. This big N frame still times and locks up correctly. (86520-1470) [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Columbia Arms Manually Operated Repeating Convertible Firearm

Lot #543 (Sale Order 543 of 711)

serial #2634, 22 LR, 7 1/2" barrel with an excellent bore. This nicely cased set also includes a 3" barrel with an excellent bore. The 3" barrel is unique in that the 1 1/2" exposed portion is fully knurled. Finally a 20" rifle barrel with an excellent bore is also provided. The receiver retains about 85% original finish with some heavy pitting on the left side of the receiver and a lesser amount on the right all of which have been cleaned in the past. There is also some moderate to light scratches present. The 3" barrel retains 97% blue finish. The 7 1/2" barrel retains about 50% original blue finish with a fairly even mottled mix of blue and gunmetal gray along with scattered oxidation and pitting some of which has been cleaned. The pistol grips rate very good to excellent with light dents and scratches. The butt stock rates about the same and the steel butt plate has about 99% finish remaining but the mounting bracket has thinned to about 50%. The wood forend on the rifle barrel also rates about the same. The two pistol barrels and slide have matching serial numbers to the frame but the rifle barrel is numbered 1833. The rear sight is loose in the dovetail but should be an easy fix. This company originated in 1920 under the name Fiala Arms and Equipment Co. but quickly went bankrupt with several more owners producing the gun under various names including Columbia. The other unique feature is the gun is manually operated firearm that closely resembles various Colt and High Standard semi-auto models of the period. It was apparently designed by an explorer who did not trust semi-autos in sub-zero weather. A leather covered fitted carry case with handle is in very good condition with light handling marks and some stains is included. The inside of the case is lined in purple crushed velvet and has a "Fiala Arms Co. Inc. New York" banner across the cover. The case contains all the items described above plus a single magazine, a pair of keys and a manual. (86886-16) {C&R}

Colt Model 1861 Percussion Special Rifle-Musket

Lot #544 (Sale Order 544 of 711)

58 cal., 40" barrel with a bright excellent bore having some light oxidation staining at the muzzle. This is a fine musket with the metal surfaces remaining bright with a sparsely scattered area of fine oxidation staining and light tarnish on the barrel bands. The top of the barrel is dated 1863, the left diagonal flat shows proper VP and eaglehead firing proofs and the left barrel flat is marked "M STEEL". The lockplate shows appropriate manufacturer's markings and is also dated 1863 at the rear with U.S. eagle on the bolster. The walnut stock rates about excellent, retains much original oil finish with sharp edges, a small chip in the right side of the stock at the front barrel band and other light minor dents and handling marks acquired over time and a crisp inspectors cartouche in the left stock flat. The lock remains crisp and mechanically functional. The original blued rear sight is intact and what appears to be the proper original ramrod is also present. A nice looking excellent example Colt 1861 musket. (56520-2377) {ANTIQUE} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Winchester Model 1873 Special Order Second Model Lever Action Rifle

Lot #545 (Sale Order 545 of 711)

serial #60797, 38-40 Win., 22" special order octagon barrel with a good bore with pitting and oxidation amongst the rifling the entire length. The metal surfaces are an overall dark brown patina with gray surface wear along the edges with scattered modest pitting and oxidation staining. The plain walnut stock and forend rate good with a 6" crack running near the length of the left side forearm and a small chip along the right side of the upper tang with ample other handling marks. The buttplate is solid and slot damage to the upper screw prohibits buttplate removal. The upper frame screw shows moderate slot damage with light slot wear on the remaining screws. The rifle is equipped with a fixed front sight and checkered rear sporting sight. The dust cover is a bit loose but along with the action remains mechanically functional. A good plus example second model 1873 which has survived the rigors of time. (56892-9) {ANTIQUE}

Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine

Lot #546 (Sale Order 546 of 711)

serial #249022, 38 WCF, 20" barrel with a a very good bore showing strong evident rifling but fine pinprick pitting the entire length. The barrel is overall dull with faint traces of original blue along the wood line and receiver with a few light nicks and scuffs. The magazine tube retains about 95% original blue lightly thinning to brown, the bands and magazine cap are a dull gray brown patina. The action and buttplate are a dull brownish-gray patina with traces of original blue around the protected areas of the sling swivel and light striations along the receiver. The plain walnut rifle butt and forend rate very good with ample light handling marks from the years, the buttstock equipped with a crescent steel buttplate. The front sight blade is a stamped metal replacement and the rear sight is proper carbine style. A nice looking, overall very good, example Model 92 SRC with an uncommon rifle stock. (56387-15) {C&R}

Sako Finnbear Golden Anniversary Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #547 (Sale Order 547 of 711)

serial #C56, 7 mm Rem. Mag., 24" barrel with a bright excellent bore. One of only 1000 Garcia marked rifles to commemorate the company's 50th anniversary. The metal surfaces retain 99% original blue with gold colored engraving of oak leaves and acorns on the receiver and company lion and golden anniversary logos on the floorplate. The super deluxe checkered pistolgrip walnut Monte Carlo stock with raised cheeckpiece rates excellent featuring oak leaf carving on a punch-dot background, rosewood forend cap and grip cap with an inlaid brass monogram plate and lovely grain structure with one or two light handling marks. The bolt is numbered to rifle and included is a set of gold colored scroll engraved Redfield two piece rings and bases. An excellent condition limited run golden anniversary Sako rifle. (56520-643) [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

U.S. Model 1842 Hall-North Breechloading Percussion Carbine

Lot #548 (Sale Order 548 of 711)

.52 cal., 21" barrel with a very good bore which shows minor oxidation. The metal surfaces are an overall tarnished pewter with areas of brown patina poking through. There are some small bite marks on the top and right side of the barrel at the forend tip along some scattered oxidation staining and pinprick pitting, with more moderate pitting on top of the frame and breech. The breechblock is properly marked and dated 1848. The stock rates about very good plus with small thin cracks in the rear stock flats, the right side has a shallow impression and the left side has a lightly fading but still visible inspectors cartouche along with other dings, scuffs and handling marks. The arm seems to function mechanically and the sling ring is intact on its bar. An honest overall very good condition Hall-North carbine. (56858-9) {ANTIQUE}

Starr Civil War Percussion Carbine By Starr Arms Company

Lot #549 (Sale Order 549 of 711)

serial #7478, 54 cal., 21" barrel with a very good bright bore showing strong rifling but even pinprick pitting the entire length. The barrel is an overall dull brown with traces of original blue mainly along the stock edge with some scattered light handling marks and silvering along the muzzle. The frame is mainly a pewter patina with brown highlights and traces of original case-hardening on the hammer and some sparse spots of fine oxidation staining. The brass buttplate and barrel band have toned to a dull ochre patina with light handling marks. The buttstock rates about very good with a thin crack in the interior of the right wrist along the upper tang leaving the wood a bit loose but intact, there are two long vertical shallow rub marks in the left side of the stock along with an abundance of handling marks and blemishes. The forend is in similar condition with no cracks but numerous dents and handling marks acquired through the years. The barrel is numbered to the frame as is the breech block. The mechanism functions well mechanically and the sling ring remains present. (56858-4) {ANTIQUE}

Starr Civil War Percussion Carbine By Starr Arms Company

Lot #550 (Sale Order 550 of 711)

serial #11157, 54 cal., 21" barrel with a very good bore having fine pinprick pitting and frosting the entire length. The barrel has an a dull brown patina with a few light handling marks and some fine pinprick pitting along the wood line. the action is a mixture of dull brown and smoky gray patina with scattered pinprick pitting and light oxidation most prevalent along the lower tang, the brass barrel band and buttplate have a tarnished ochre patina with light handling marks. The walnut buttstock rates very good overall having been lightly cleaned with a shallow vertical dent in the left side of the stock along with other dents and handling marks. The forend rates very good plus with expected handling marks and a good amount of original varnish remaining. The tip of the barrel band retention spring is missing leaving the band a bit loose. The mechanism functions well and the sling ring remains present. An honest example Starr Percussion carbine. (56889-109) {ANTIQUE}

Gwyn & Campbell Civil War Percussion Carbine

Lot #551 (Sale Order 551 of 711)

serial #3980, 52 cal., 20" part round part octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel bears an overall dull brown patina with traces of original blue. The case-hardened action and rear tang are mellowing to a dull brown with generous amounts of strong crisp colors on the hammer and the protected areas of the frame. The lockplate bears proper markings, the right side of the frame is marked "UNION / RIFLE". The barrel and frame are numbered alike while the breechblock is numbered "3978". The buttstock rates rates fine with a crisp cartouche, honest handling marks acquired over the years and an older added light finish. An overall fine example of the type II Gwyn & Campbell carbine. (56858-8) {ANTIQUE}

Maynard Second Model Civil War Carbine

Lot #552 (Sale Order 552 of 711)

serial #10529, 20" round barrel with an octagonal breech and a bright fine bore having a few sporadic specks of fine pinprick pitting. The barrel retains about 40% evenly thinning original blue blending with a pleasing smooth brown patina with a few light handling marks and some scattered specks of fine oxidation staining. The frame is a dull mottled gray with brown highlights and light traces of case colors. The hammer retains about 80% bright original fire blue with the balance a brown patina. The frame is properly marked on both sides and the left barrel flat is marked "A.J.N.". The walnut stock rates very good plus with a nicely added light oil finish, ample light handling marks and two lightly fading cartouches. The carbine features standard sights and the sling bar and ring are present on the left side of the action. Overall a very nice Maynard carbine. (56858-5) {ANTIQUE}

Burnside Fifth Model Civil War Percussion Carbine

Lot #553 (Sale Order 553 of 711)

serial #859, 54 cal., 21" round barrel with a bright fine bore having strong rifling with fine pinprick pitting the entire length. The barrel retains a dull brown patina with some spots of light pinprick pitting and fine oxidation stains most distinguishable on the left side of the barrel towards the muzzle. The action is an overall smoky gray patina with traces of original case colors in protected areas of the hammer and sling bar along with scattered fine pinprick pitting. The hammer, lever and breechblock sides retain much original fire temper blue toning to brown patina. The walnut stocks rate very good plus with light handling marks and two lightly softened cartouches. The barrel, frame and breechblock are numbered alike and the sling ring and bar remain present and intact. An honest overall very good plus condition Burnside carbine. (56858-2) {ANTIQUE}

Burnside Fifth Model Civil War Percussion Carbine

Lot #554 (Sale Order 554 of 711)

serial #13809, 21" round barrel with a bright fine bore having some very fine oxidation closest to the muzzle. The barrel bears an overall dull brown patina with a few light dings and scattered spots of oxidation and pinprick pitting most prevalent along and under the wood line. The action and buttplate have a slightly brighter smoky gray patina with scattered fine oxidation staining. The walnut stocks rate very good with numerous dents and handling marks and a cartouche in the left wrist. The barrel, frame and breechblock are numbered alike and the sling ring and bar remain present and intact. The action remains mechanically functional. A very good Burnside carbine overall. (56892-38) {ANTIQUE}

Smith Civil War Carbine By American Machine Works

Lot #555 (Sale Order 555 of 711)

serial #4398, 50 cal., 21 1/2" part round part octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel retains about 75% original blue-brown finish with some scattered pinprick pitting more prevalent near the muzzle. The barrel frame and action bear an overall mottled gray-brown patina with the hammer, sling bar and trigger a darker brown. The frame shows proper markings and the left rear barrel flat is marked "L.F.R.". The walnut stock and forend rate about very good overall with light dents and handling marks, the buttstock having three modest chips in the belly of the stock with some other dents and blemishes. The wood shows an added light oil finish and a crisp cartouche. Lockup remains tight and the action remains mechanically functional. An overall very good Smith carbine. (56858-3) {ANTIQUE}

Remington Model 1863 Zouave Percussion Rifle

Lot #556 (Sale Order 556 of 711)

58 cal., 33" barrel with a bright excellent seven-groove bore. The barrel is an overall dull brown with generous traces of original blue with a few minor impact marks and specks of oxidation staining here or there. The barrel shows appropriate eaglehead and firing proofs and is dated 1863 with "STEEL" and "H.S.L." inspector's markings on the left barrel flat. The lock is a muted dull gray with traces of original case colors on the lockplate and some light pinprick pitting on the hammer which is appropriately U.S. eagle and maker marked and is also dated 1863. All of the furniture has lightly tarnished ochre patina and the heel of the buttstock is marked "U.S. / 33". The stock rates fine with two crisp left side cartouches and a couple light chips along the right edge of the forearm, a small impact mark in the right wrist and other minor handling marks acquired over the years. The appropriate sights, right side bayonet lug and tulip shaped ramrod are intact. A spare nipple is present in the patchbox and the lock is crisp and mechanically functional. A fine example Remington Zouave rifle overall. (56520-2233) {ANTIQUE}

Remington Model 1863 Zouave Percussion Rifle

Lot #557 (Sale Order 557 of 711)

58 cal., 33" barrel with a bright excellent seven-groove bore having some very faint staining closest to the muzzle. The barrel and the side of the hammer have a pleasing dull brown gray patina, the top of the hammer a darker muted gray and the lockplate a brighter soft pewter, the brass furniture has a pleasing goldenrod patina with few minor handling marks. The barrel shows appropriate eaglehead and firing proofs and is dated 1863 with "STEEL" and "R.K.A." inspector's markings on the left barrel flat; the lockplate is appropriately U.S. eagle and maker marked and dated 1863 as well. The stock rates fine with few minor handling marks, lightly softened cartouches and edges, a nicely added light varnish and is incise signed "P. Sereni" under the buttplate. The lock remains crisp and functional and the appropriate sights, right side bayonet lug, tulip shaped ramrod and spare nipple are present and intact. Included with the rifle is a proper original Zouave bayonet and scabbard. The bayonet is in great shape with the blade remaining mainly bright with some very minor staining and scuffs and the brass hilt a nice ochre patina with a few light handling marks; the leather scabbard shows modest scuffing and flaking with a separated seam and an intact throat and tip chape. An overall fine condition Zouave rifle complete with original bayonet. (56889-176) {ANTIQUE}

Remington Model 1863 Zouave Percussion Rifle

Lot #558 (Sale Order 558 of 711)

58 cal. 33" barrel with a bright excellent seven-groove bore. The barrel retains about 90% evenly thinning original blue toning to brown with a couple light handling marks and spots of light oxidation. The lock is a dull smoky gray and the brass furniture shows marks from being lightly cleaned now having a slightly mellowed goldenrod patina. The barrel shows appropriate eaglehead and firing proofs and is dated 1863 with "STEEL" and "H.S.L." inspectors markings on the left barrel flat; the lockplate is appropriately U.S. eagle and maker marked and dated 1863 as well. The stock rates fine overall with honest light handling marks, good edges and cartouches and perhaps a little added oil finish. The lock remains crisp and mechanically functional and the appropriate sights, right side bayonet lug and tulip shape ramrod are present and intact. A fine example Remington Zouave rifle. (56851-14) {ANTIQUE}

Ben Shostle Custom Bowie

Lot #559 (Sale Order 559 of 711)

This knife measures 12 5/8" overall with a 7 5/8" custom full tapered tang stainless steel blade equipped with a 2 1/2" false edge. The blade remains unsharpened and bright except for a small speck of freckling on the bottom edge of the reverse blade. The coffin shape handle is composed of bright mother-of-pearl scales centered between lovely Shostle foliate engraved stainless steel bolsters with the artists name incorporated in the obverse side of the front bolster. The obverse bolsters are decorated with a gold colored engraved buffalo on an oval black highlighted background on the front bolster and a matching gold colored eagles head on the rear bolster. Knife includes a padded nylon case. A lovely custom Shostle bowie. (56879-13)

Ben Shostle Custom Bowie

Lot #560 (Sale Order 560 of 711)

This knife measures 12 3/4" overall with a 7 1/2" custom tapered tang stainless steel blade equipped with a 3 1/4" false edge. The blade remains bright and unsharpened. The coffin shaped handle is composed of antique brown mastodon scales with blue and gray highlights centered between lovely Shostle engraved stainless steel bolsters. The reverse rear bolster has the artists name incorporated into the engraving and the obverse bolsters have a gold colored engraved elephants head side and front profile on a black shadowed background. Knife includes a padded vinyl case. A great looking variation custom Shostle bowie. (56879-12)

Award Winning Ben Shostle Engraved Bowie

Lot #561 (Sale Order 561 of 711)

This stunning Shostle creation was the February 1993 Fourth Annual Opryland Custom Knife Show "Best Engraved" award winner. The knife measures 16 3/8" overall with a 9 5/8" bowie style blade blade equipped with a 4 3/4" false edge. The blade remains unsharpened and retains all of its pewter wavy damascus pattern with foliate engraving extending from the guard along the top edge to the just behind the false edge also producing a dual pointed choil. The engraving on the obverse side of the blade incorporates the artists signature and is decorated with flowing gold accents. The flat rectangular S-shaped guard is engraved on all four sides with a thin gold border along the side flats. The handle is a lovely fluted dark rosewood with with braided wire trim along the flutes and is separated by a black dual medial collar with dual double gold colored accents lines with a matching pommel having a star cut butt with a small engraved flower in a gold colored circular border. Knife includes a padded nylon case and ceremonial plaque having a few light handling marks. An attractive, celebrated Shostle example that would make a fabulous addition to any knife collection. (56879-15)

Ben Shostle Ivory Handle Engraved Knife

Lot #562 (Sale Order 562 of 711)

This large knife measures 17 7/8" overall with a 11 3/8" stainless steel blade. The blade remains bright and unsharpened with foliate engraved ricassos, the reverse decorated with an engraved Indian Chief profile on a black shadow background and the obverse decorated with an engraved eagleshead on a black shadowed background and artists signature incorporated into the engraving. The forward double guard shows full foliate engraving on all sides and the fluted ivory handle rates excellent retaining a bright cream color and is centered between a lightly engraved stainless steel collar and pommel with a scalloped finial. Knife includes a padded vinyl case. An excellent large example Shostle knife. (526879-27)

Ben Shostle Custom Japanese Tachi

Lot #563 (Sale Order 563 of 711)

This custom Japanese style sword measures 31 1/4" overall with a 25 3/4" dual edge stainless steel blade equipped with a flat angular tip ground from 3/8" thick stock. The ricassos show typical Shostle foliate engraving on a black background with the artists name incorporated into the engraving on the obverse side. The cylindrical shaped mastodon handle rates excellent retaining a cream-brown finish with gray and black highlights accented by thin hairline drying cracks. The handle is centered between a foliate engraved stainless steel collar and pommel with a raised gold colored engraved flower butt with black shadowed engraved highlights. Sword includes a padded vinyl case. An interesting and attractive custom Shostle Japanese style sword. (56879-21)

Smith & Wesson Model 36 Revolver Engraved By Flannery

Lot #564 (Sale Order 564 of 711)

serial #575697, 38 Special, 1 7/8" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The revolver shows 95% coverage loose foliate scroll, punch dot and wavy border engraving by Jeff Flannery of Union KY and is signed by the artist on the lower left side of the frame below the cylinder. The metal surfaces retain about 98% professionally refinished blue applied at the time of engraving; the barrel, cylinder and thumb latch a duller purple blue. The genuine mother-of-pearl magna style grips with gold plated screw rate excellent remaining bright and unmolested. Included with the revolver is a padded pistol rug. A nice Model 36 revolver custom engraved by a well respected modern engraver. (56879-6)

Smith & Wesson Model 60 Revolver Engraved By Flannery

Lot #565 (Sale Order 565 of 711)

serial #AER5106, 38 Special, 2" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The revolver shows 95% coverage loose foliate scroll, punch dot and wavy border engraving by Jeff Flannery of Union KY and is signed by the artist on the lower left side of the frame below the cylinder. The stainless steel metal surfaces rate excellent having a satin glass bead blasted finish done at the time of engraving. The mother-of-pearl magna style grips with gold plated screw rate near excellent with a couple light blemishes and are pencil numbered to the gun on the left panel. Included with the revolver is a padded pistol rug. An excellent example Flannery engraved Model 60 revolver. (56879-2)

Armi Menegon Boxlock Double Ejector Rifle

Lot #566 (Sale Order 566 of 711)

serial #00681, 222 Rem., 23 3/4" barrels with a bright excellent bores. The barrels, top opening lever, selector safety and triggerguard retain 98% original blue. The stainless steel frame remains bright with a nice dial and border engraving with matching style engraving on the top lever, safety and triggerguard. The checkered pistolgrip walnut stock and forearm rate very good with a few light handling marks and a small thin crack in the upper left rear corner of the forearm. Rifle is equipped with ejectors and double triggers. An overall very good 'triple duce" double rifle. (56520-2366)

U.S. Model 1898 Krag Rifle By Springfield Armory

Lot #567 (Sale Order 567 of 711)

serial #136936, 30-40 Krag, 30 1/4" barrel with a very good bore having strong evident rifling with pinprick pitting and frosting the entire length. The barrel is a pleasing dull brown with generous traces of original blue in protected areas along with a few light handling marks and spots of fine oxidation. The barrel bands and triggerguard are similar in appearance. The oil-quenched case-hardened receiver, loading gate and magazine cover have muted to a dull brown with a small area of of pitting behind the loading gate. The bolt body has mellowed to an overall dull gray and the extractor has toned to brown with bright fire temper blue at the protected areas of the tip and rear. The stock and handguard rate very good plus with light handling marks, crisp inspectors cartouche and circle P firing proof and some light dirt staining in a deep reddish-brown oil finish. A nice looking, overall very good example model 1898. (56915-10) {ANTIQUE}

Winchester Model 1885 Low Wall Winder Musket

Lot #568 (Sale Order 568 of 711)

serial #137848, .22 short, 28" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barreled action retains about 97-98% bright original blue, the loss due primarily to some light muzzle fading and fading in the grip area of the upper tang. The nosecap and barrel band are fading to a flaking pewter and brown patina while the lever and lower tang are a mix of original blue and light gray. The breechblock shows very good case colors which are quite vibrant in areas while the sight base is a mix of original blue and flaking brown. The smooth walnut buttstock and near full-length forend rate excellent, the butt showing a few more dings than the forend with much original varnish. The original blade front sight is intact and the aperture is in place on the rear sight bridge. The frame is appropriately "U.S./(ordnance bomb)" marked at the rear of the hammer cut. Overall a really super Winder musket with great markings. (46520-506) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

U.S. Model 1896 Krag Carbine By Springfield Armory

Lot #569 (Sale Order 569 of 711)

serial #35151, 30-40, 22" barrel with a very good but lightly frosted bore. The barrel, barrel band, triggerguard and buttplate retain about 90% of what appears to be the original blue that is flaking to a light brown and mixing with areas of gunmetal gray. The triggerguard is more a mottled brown while the receiver is a mottled gray with traces of original blue and case colors present. The extractor has most of its terrific fire blue. The metal also has areas of very light staining and a few light impact marks scattered about. The military walnut stocks rate near excellent and have a few light dings and other assorted handling marks with a light added finish present. The buttstock has a very small, fine hairline crack forming at the tang and has a faint firing proof and a nearly complete and crisp, boxed "JLA" inspector's cartouche that is dated "1897". The buttstock holds a three section cleaning rod and a nickel steel oiler. This carbine appears to be in the correct configuration including the sights, carbine forearm and sling bar with ring, and is in very good overall condition. A fine example of these Roughrider vintage carbines. (46866-1) {ANTIQUE}

British Enfield No.4 Mk I(T) Bolt Action Sniper Rifle

Lot #570 (Sale Order 570 of 711)

serial #K34992, 303 British, 25" barrel with an excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain little original blue and are mostly a mottled gray with areas of light brown surface oxidation and lightly polished pitting. The left side of the receiver is simply marked "T" while the socket ring is marked "M47C / 1944" with "TR" near the base and dated "1944". There are a few small proofs present but no other markings visible. The sniper grade walnut stocks rate near excellent and have added finish over light dings and some light handling marks. The forearm is numbered to the receiver, the buttstock has "19249" stamped on the top of the wrist and has the "S51" Holland & Holland marking under the pistolgrip and the correct style cheek rest. There are a few small chips present at the heel. The front sight is intact as is the adjustable rear sight with the battle peep having been freshly ground to make room for the telescopic sight. Mounted to the left side of the receiver is a newer but correct style Model 32 telescopic sight that is unmarked and features a post and crosshair reticle and has bright optics. The scope includes a set of leather lens covers and a green metal tin which contains a canvas sling, sight tool, spare rear sight assembly and a spare ten round magazine. Also included are a correct style spike bayonet with steel scabbard, a reloading manual for the 303 British caliber and a set of Lee 303 British reloading dies. An excellent example of these hearty sniper rifles that even with the replacement optics would be a good addition to a British military or Sniper rifle collection. (46852-1) {C&R}

German Gew 98 Mauser Bolt Action Sniper Rifle

Lot #571 (Sale Order 571 of 711)

serial #2548o, 8mm Mauser, 29" barrel with an excellent bore. The metal surfaces are a mottled gray with areas of brown patina and light pitting blending throughout. The steel buttplate has minor surface oxidation and slightly heavier pitting. The walnut stocks rate very good and have a light added finish over several light dings and other light handling marks consistent with war time use. The markings and cartouches are becoming faint but are still visible and include a "(crown)/S" proof near the pistolgrip. Mounted to the receiver are a set of military dual off-set sniper mounts, sadly the scope and rings are not present. Rifle does not appear to be importer marked and is all matching with the exception of the bolt and the rear barrel band. The forward receiver bolt set screw is missing but rifle appears otherwise complete and includes a cleaning rod. A very good to near excellent example of these World War I era sniper rifles. (46867-6) {C&R}

Rare Winchester Model 61 Hammerless Slide Action Rifle

Lot #572 (Sale Order 572 of 711)

serial #93275, 22 Short, 24" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 99% blue finish; the action bar has been reblued and the trigger plate appears to have been professionally refinished. The plain walnut pistolgrip buttstock and ribbed forend have been professionally refinished as well and rate excellent overall with a very faint hairline crack on the left side of the wrist where the wood meets the frame and few scattered handling marks from the years. This rifle is chambered in 22 Short only, making it a very rare and sought after rifle. A very nice example of a Model 61 Hammerless with a few professional touch ups applied. (156520-1730) {C&R} ([Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Winchester Model 70 Target Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #573 (Sale Order 573 of 711)

serial #59836, 257 Roberts, 24" heavy barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 97% original blue finish with some light scratches and handling marks present; the bolt knob and handle are toning to pewter and the bolt is correctly numbered to the firearm. The smooth walnut pistolgrip stock with target forend rates good near very good overall with some scratches and dings from the years and an impression in the wood on the left side of the receiver where an aperture sight once was installed. There is a small 1" crack emanating from the buttplate at the toe. The barrel channel near the end of the forend had been inletted for a barrel band; the area has subsequently been filled with synthetic filler. This is a very good example of a Winchester Model 70 Target in a very desirable caliber. (156520-388) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Winchester Model 52-C Heavy Target Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #574 (Sale Order 574 of 711)

serial #103789C, 22 LR, 28" heavy barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 98-99% original blue finish with some very light surface oxidation in a few areas. The plain walnut pistolgrip stock rates about excellent overall with the exception of a few handling marks and dings as well as a few impact marks on the comb from aggressive bolt removal. Featured are a black aluminum handstop and a Turner Saddlery leather adjustable sling; a pair of Redfield Olympic front and rear sights are outfitted to this rifle as well. There is no magazine included with this rifle. An excellent example of a Model 52-C Heavy Target rifle in its original configuration. (156777-19) {C&R}

Beretta Asel Model Over Under Shotgun

Lot #575 (Sale Order 575 of 711)

serial #27653, 20 Ga, 27 1/2" ventilated rib barrels choked modified over improved with bright excellent bores. The metal surfaces retain 95-97% original blue finish on the barrels, lever, triggerguard and lower tang with some light loss at the carry point; the coin finished scalloped frame rates very good to near excellent displaying moderate engraving around the edges with some faint tarnishing present in a few areas. The checkered straight grip walnut buttstock and forend rate good to near very good with several dings and handling marks present as well as some added finish; a Pachmayr White Line rubber recoil pad has been outfitted with the length of pull measuring out to 14 1/2". A fine Beretta ASEL over under shotgun that would perform well afield. (156520-2371) [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Winchester Model 70 Ultra Match Target Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #576 (Sale Order 576 of 711)

serial #G1001711, 30-06, 26" heavy barrel with a bright excellent bore. All metal surfaces retain 99% original matte blue finish with the exception of a few faint blemishes along the barrel and small abrasions along the underside of the bolt handle. The bolt has a bright jeweled finish which compliments the matte bluing nicely. The American walnut target stock rates excellent showing a small smattering of tiny dents scattered along the stock and a fine 3/4" crack located on the left side of the forend tip. Included with this fine rifle is an aluminum hand stop, steel target blocks and the, then-new, external adjustable sear. This near new-in-box Model 70 Match rifle would make a great addition to any target shooting enthusiast's collection. An incorrect box is included. (156520-851) [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Beautiful E. Herbert Dooley Engraved Smith & Wesson Model 10-5 Revolver

Lot #577 (Sale Order 577 of 711)

serial #C734525, .38 Spec., 5" barrel with bright excellent bore. The gun exhibits 99% deep blue, the barrel and cylinder having a hint of plum color. The metal surfaces are embellished in about 75% coverage of open scroll engraving with shaded background and have gold wire inlay applied to the muzzle, breech, cylinder, and around the frame. Genuine stag horn grips are well fitted and rate excellent and the hammer and trigger both show lots of case color. The pinned barrel is equipped with the standard blade front sight and the sight groove on the top strap has running wheat borders. Included is a 3-ring binder with some photos of Mr. Dooley's work, a letter from Tiffany & Co inquiring about his work, and copy of a certificate of membership in the Firearm's Engravers Guild of America signed by Ben Shostle. A well executed and tastefully engraved revolver. (116429-24)

Manhattan Firearms Navy Type Percussion Revolver

Lot #578 (Sale Order 578 of 711)

serial #1605, .36 cal. percussion, 4" octagon barrel with a very good plus bright bore which shows only some sparsely scattered light oxidation or very light pinprick pitting. The barrel retains about 85% original blue with very light flaking and toning to pewter on the high edges also showing one small spot of pitting on the left barrel flat. The loading lever shows toning mottled color case-hardening as does the hammer. The six-shot, 12 stop cylinder is primarily a mostly smooth pewter gray with a very good plus to excellent scene with a couple of the panels showing light pinprick pitting. The frame retains about 50% color case-hardening with right side having faded to a mottled case-hardened silvery patina with light pinprick pitting; the bulbous areas of the recoil shield showing mottled gray case-hardening. The backstrap and guard are a pleasing tarnished goldenrod patina. The one-piece walnut grip rates very good plus with original varnish and some later added varnish showing remnants of some dings and superficial scratches; it is pencil-numbered to the gun. The gun is mechanically functional and all the numbers are matching including the wedge. A very respectable example overall of a nice type V pocket-length Navy Manhattan. (36229-109) {ANTIQUE} [Elliott Riggs Collection]

Manhattan Firearms Navy Type Percussion Revolver

Lot #579 (Sale Order 579 of 711)

serial #28721, .36 cal. percussion, 4" barrel with a bright excellent bore which shows only some very lightly scattered, very sparse areas of oxidation or perhaps light pinprick pits. This is a lovely type III pocket-length Manhattan Navy revolver. The barrel retains about 96-97% bright original blue with very minor flaking to brown and numerous tiny dings on the barrel lug flats. The color case-hardening on the loading lever is very good plus with some strong colors on the hammer. The five shot, 10-stop cylinder is primarily a pewter gray patina with generous traces of original blue and crisp cylinder scene panels. The frame retains 97% slightly muting original case colors which are quite brilliant in a few areas. The backstrap has toned to a tarnished goldenrod with the triggerguard retaining about 85-90% original silver plate. The one-piece walnut grip rates about excellent with nearly all its original varnish and only very minor dings, showing wear along the sharp edges; it is pencil-numbered to the gun. Gun functions well mechanically and is tight, all of the numbers are matching including the wedge. Really a super example overall of this type III short length Manhattan in a very seldom-encountered state of condition. (36229-248) {ANTIQUE} [Elliott Riggs Collection]

Very Fine Brown Manufacturing Company Engraved Southerner Deringer

Lot #580 (Sale Order 580 of 711)

serial #3951, 41 RF, 2 1/2" octagon barrel with a fair bore which shows evident rifling but is pitted its full length. The barrel retains about 92% original silver plate, the areas of loss toning to a smooth plum. The barrel features excellent quality loose flowing scroll along both frame flats, barrel flats and emanating from the muzzle. The nice quality scroll continues onto the frame which retains a similar amount of original silver plate, perhaps 92-95% remaining, the areas of loss toned to an ocher patina. The hammer and trigger have toned to a dark gray-blue. The gun wears an antique pair of genuine ivory grips which have shrunken somewhat with age showing the beginnings of some very light drying cracks, each is neatly engraved to the gun in what would appear to be a modern font. The frame and extractor are both numbered alike while the underside of the barrel is numbered "3956" along with a capital letter "N"; again so closely numbered it has to have been done at the manufactory. The engraving has softened slightly from the years and barrel-to-frame fit is somewhat loose. The trigger spring is missing as the arm will not hold on half cock nor full cock unless forward pressure is applied to the trigger (in which case it seems to function properly); trigger nose or hammer notch is worn as the tip of the firing pin does not quite clear the breech when opening. A very nice engraved Southerner overall. (36229-399) {ANTIQUE} [Elliott Riggs Collection]

Brown Manufacturing Company Southerner Deringer

Lot #581 (Sale Order 581 of 711)

serial #1146, 41 RF, 2 1/2" octagon barrel with a bright very good plus to near excellent bore showing only some sparsely scattered very light pitting. The barrel retains about 98% original nickel, the only loss being two small flaked-to-brown spots on the left barrel flat just above the manufacturer's address. The iron frame retains about 92% original nickel, with sparse scattered flaking, the underlying metal showing a dark pewter gray patina. Both hammer and trigger retain good original nickel. The smooth rosewood grips rate very good plus, are now devoid of varnish and show light wear along the sharp edges of their butt, they are stamp-numbered to the gun. Barrel to frame fit is very good and the mechanism is crisp. The frame and barrel are numbered alike, the extractor is un-numbered. Really a very nice example of an iron frame Southerner in full nickel. (36229-181) {ANTIQUE} [Elliott Riggs Collection]

Colt Model 1905 U.S. Marine Corps Double Action Revolver

Lot #582 (Sale Order 582 of 711)

serial #260, 38 Colt, 6" barrel with an about excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 70-75% original blue, the cylinder showing loss predominantly around its radius with excellent blue in the flutes. The straps have toned to gray and there is holster and high edge wear present; the bow of the guard shows some extremely light pitting. The trigger shows some strong pale fire temper blue, primarily on its left side, while the hammer spine shows strong pale blue, the bright-polished sides showing some oxidation staining. The checkered walnut grips rate very good plus with only minor handling marks, they are numbered to the gun in pencil with its assembly number "223" (all the assembly numbers are matching). The gun times well and locks up appropriately and the lanyard loop is in place at the butt. The butt is properly "U.S./M.C." marked and the front left root of the triggerguard shows the "(star)W" acceptance marking as does the rear face of the cylinder. Overall a nice example of these very seldom-encountered Colt Marine Corps revolvers. (36520-2430) [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection] {C&R}

Rare Belgian Colleye Patent Ring Trigger Percussion Revolver

Lot #583 (Sale Order 583 of 711)

serial #4664, .36 cal., 4 3/8" octagon barrel with a very good plus to near excellent bore which shows only a few spots of light oxidation. The barrel on this lovely revolver retains about 97-98% original blue, the loss due primarily to sharp edge fading, light handling marks or tiny scratches from the years and a small spot of light pitting on the left barrel flat near the muzzle. The cylinder retains a similar amount of original blue, perhaps 96%, showing also sharp edge wear, scattered very light handling marks and very sparsely scattered very light pinprick pitting. The frame shows some nice loose flowing foliate scroll and has faded to a pewter-gray case-hardened patina as has the buttcap. The ring trigger is bright and shows very light engraving along its circumference. The smooth French walnut grips rate excellent with much original varnish and only light dings and handling marks from the years; the left side stamped "MA/L/435" near the bottom at the butt. The gun seems to function very well mechanically. Really a super example overall of these rare Belgian revolvers, in an uncommonly fine state of condition. (36684-3) {ANTIQUE}

German Gendarmerie (Rural Police) Officer'S Parade Shako

Lot #584 (Sale Order 584 of 711)

This is a rare piece of Third Reich headgear which has a high quality gray-green woolen covered fiber shell and dark brown patent leather top disk, edging, and short fore-and-aft peaks. The wool is in excellent overall condition and has lost almost none of the original doeskin nap with only a couple barely noticeable spots of insect damage on the left side just below the edge of the top disk. The patent leather is in fine condition with some minor crazing and a small amount of surface wear along the edge of the back peak. The front of the shako has a large aluminum Polizei eagle that has a light coating of brownish-gold cigarette residue, also on the chinscales. The original cockade, which was mounted through a small horizontal slot just above the eagle's head, is no longer present however the original wire mesh crown ventilators are still in place and intact. The interior of the cap has an intact leather comfort band with size "59" ink stamp, two-piece cloth suspension web, and a still bright white and red Robert Lubstein "EREL" maker's decal on the underside of the top disk. The rural police were the branch of ORPO (Ordnungspolizei) responsible for law enforcement in towns, villages, and farming communities with populations under 2,000 people and were distinguished by brown leather uniform appointments instead of the black used by the urban municipal police. Officer shakos were outfitted with metal chin scales instead of the two buckle leather chinstrap. This is a fine example of a rare police parade shako and would make a splendid addition to a collection. (36220-5)

U.S. Model 1917 Revolver By Smith & Wesson

Lot #585 (Sale Order 585 of 711)

serial #677, 45 ACP/AR, 5 1/2" pinned barrel with an excellent bore exhibiting faint traces of frosting. The light turn ring on the cylinder, slight silvering of the high edges and some scattered light pitting on the frame give this revolver an overall rating of about 98%. The early style hammer with concentric rings and smooth trigger retains robust case-hardened colors that are starting to thin on the trigger from use and light freckling. The smooth walnut grips are not correctly numbered to the gun but are in very good condition with scattered light dents and dings observed. There are also two small gaps on the back of the right panel were it meets the frame. All appropriate parts are correctly numbered to the revolver and Major Gilbert H. Stewart's inspection mark appears on the frame with all markings remaining crisp. This is a fine example of an early 1917 revolver. (86882-1) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Smith And Wesson 38 Military & Police Second Model U.S. Navy Double Action Revolver

Lot #586 (Sale Order 586 of 711)

serial #25188 / 1179, 38 Long Colt, 6" pinned barrel with an excellent, bright bore. The metal surfaces rate very good and retain about 75 to perhaps 80% of their factory original blued finish, with most of the loss found along the grip straps and triggerguard bow as well as from general light scratches and scattered light surface oxidation. The checkered diamond walnut grips rate very good, but exhibit several light handling marks. The revolver features a 6 shot fluted cylinder which displays a light turn ring. The Smith & Wesson factory serial number conforms to the serial range for the model, and the butt of the grip displays all of the correct markings for the Navy model. An overall very good plus example of this model of revolver, of which only 1000 such units were produced. (136520-) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Mauser C78 "Zig-Zag" Single Action Revolver

Lot #587 (Sale Order 587 of 711)

serial #940, 7.6mm (32 caliber), 3 1/2" barrel with an excellent, bright bore. The metal surfaces rate very good plus but retain little of their factory original blued finish, as well as exhibiting instances of light surface oxidation and some minor pitting. The black hard rubber grips feature a floral pattern and rate excellent, exhibiting only minimal faint handling marks. The revolver features a hinged frame with an improved sliding release on the forward frame, as well as a zig-zag cut 6 shot cylinder. (136520-3264) {ANTIQUE} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Harrington & Richardson "Handy-Gun" Single Shot Break Action Pistol

Lot #588 (Sale Order 588 of 711)

serial #205, 22 LR, 12 1/4" barrel with an excellent, bright bore with strong rifling. The metal surfaces rate very good plus and retain about 97% of their factory original blued finish, although exhibiting considerable light scratching along the frame as well as some more minor light handling marks along the barrel. The checkered walnut grips rate very good plus but exhibit some minor light handling marks. The pistol exhibits some slight extractor dings, from over-extension, to the top of the frame, located where the barrel locks. The pistol features a fixed peep rear sight and a fixed front sight. The barrel is non-matching to the frame and displays the serial number 251; however, the barrel and the frame mate perfectly and have evidently been together for a very long time. These rifled Handy-Guns are far rarer than their smoothbore counterparts, and as such are a seldom encountered find. (136520-3275) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Beretta Model 686 Silver Pigeon Over Under Double Ejectorgun

Lot #589 (Sale Order 589 of 711)

serial # U19627B, 28 Ga, 28" ventilated rib barrels choked modified and cylinder with bright excellent bores. The metal surfaces retain 99% plus original blue finish, while the frame retains 99% stainless steel surfaces displaying a floral scroll engraving on the triggerguard, frame and top leaver. The checkered walnut pistol grip stock and forend rate excellent with the exception of a few light handling marks over a glossy finish. There is a black rubber recoil pad installed providing a length of pull of 14 1/2 and drops of 1 1/2 at the comb, 2 1/2 at the heel. This gun is equipped with ejectors and an automatic safety. Included with the firearm is the original case, manual, gun oil, and five choke tubes. This Beretta model 686 silver pigeon is in excellent condition and will cover all of your upland bird hunting needs. (176857-3)

Marlin Model 90 Over Under Combination Gun

Lot #590 (Sale Order 590 of 711)

serial #1006, 22 Hornet/.410 bore, 26" plain barrel with bright excellent bores, .410 choked modified. The metal surfaces retain 90% original blue finish displaying handling marks, very light oxidation stains, small spots of slivering due to a scope base which is not present and scratches under the frame that appears to be from tool marks. The walnut pistol grip stock and forend rate excellent displaying a few light handling marks, dings and scratches. There is also a small 1" crack on the left side near the upper tang. This gun features a front and adjustable rear sight along with sling swivels. This Marlin model 90 combo gun is very rare and approximately 500 were manufactured. (176520-1919) [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Starr Arms Percussion Carbine

Lot #591 (Sale Order 591 of 711)

serial #14591, .54 cal, 21" round barrel with very good bright bore that shows some scattered light pitting but has strong clean rifling. The barrel is primarily a lightly oxidized brown and plum patina with overall very light pitting. The frame shows some silvery spots, the rest is a plum brown, and displaying impact marks and moderate pitting on the block near the nipple, unfortunately the sling ring on the left side of the breech is missing. The triggerguard/lever displays multiple impact marks and has toned to a plum brown. The brass buttplate and barrel band have tarnished to a dull ochre patina. The buttstock rates very good with overall minor dings and dents from the years, and a 1 1/2" chip that has been repaired at toe. There is a brass plate that's been installed on the left side of the stock about 5 1/2" in length and 3/4" wide, and a small emblem on the right side of the stock about 1" long. The forend is in better condition displaying a few light handling marks and very faint dings. This rifle functions well mechanically. (176892-40) {ANTIQUE}

Winchester Model 1894 Special Order Takedown Rifle

Lot #592 (Sale Order 592 of 711)

serial #464206, 38-55 cal, 24" half round half octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel is primarily a gray patina with some areas of oxidation staining, a few scattered hints of blue, and a couple of small spots of light pitting. The half-length magazine tube is blue with the takedown tip showing a blue-gray patina. The receiver is gray with some spots of oxidation and oxidation staining, a few spots of light pitting, and a few residual tool marks and light scratches from a light cleaning. The hammer exhibits a strong blue. The crescent buttplate is blue-gray with a few spots of oxidation and oxidation staining; it hangs slightly proud of the wood at the toe. The walnut buttstock has some nice figuring in the wood; the stock and forearm have been refinished and rate excellent with a few minor handling marks and a tiny chip in the toe. Overall a very nice gun that has its original sights intact. (126837-17) {C&R}

Remington Model 40Xb Rangemaster Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #593 (Sale Order 593 of 711)

serial #24159B, 7.62 Nato (308 Win), 27 1/4" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 98% original blue with a few light scratches, a little scattered light freckling, and a couple of minor handling marks. The walnut pistolgrip target stock rates near excellent showing a couple of small areas of worn finish, and several minor dings and scratches. There is nicely figured wood along the fluted comb and towards the hard rubber buttplate. The gun is drilled and tapped with two pair along the barrel and another two pair on the receiver. The gun features built in adjustable barrel tensioning screws fitted in the forend of the stock and a short rail under the forend with a handstop and sling swivel attached. A very nice target rifle with a nice light trigger pull. (126520-2236) [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Winchester Model 52C Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #594 (Sale Order 594 of 711)

serial #93945C, 22 LR, 28" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this heavy barrel target rifle retain 99% original blue with a few tiny handling marks and a couple of scattered freckles. The walnut pistolgrip stock rates excellent with several small light dings and a couple of tiny scratches. This rifle is fitted with a checkered metal buttplate and a short rail under the forend with a sling swivel and a handstop attached. The barrel has three scope/sight mount blocks with no sights included. There are external trigger adjustment screws just forward of the trigger guard. The gun comes with a leather military style sling and a single detachable five shot magazine. (126777-21) {C&R}

Winchester Model 52C Bolt Action Target Rifle

Lot #595 (Sale Order 595 of 711)

serial #78669C, 22 LR, 28" heavy target barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 98% original blue with a couple of light scratches and minor handling marks. The walnut pistolgrip target stock rates excellent with a couple of minor dings and light scratches. The checkered metal buttplate shows some silvering around its edge. The gun is drilled and tapped with scope blocks mounted on the barrel and Redfield Olympic sights mounted on the receiver and barrel. No front sight inserts are included. The gun is fitted with a short rail on the forend of the stock with a sling swivel and handstop attached. It also has an externally adjustable trigger and comes with a single five shot magazine and a military style leather sling. (126777-22) {C&R}

Whiscombe Model Jw-80 Mk2 Air Rifle

Lot #596 (Sale Order 596 of 711)

serial #012, 22 cal, 21" barrel with a 17" bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 99% original blue with a few faint handling marks. The left-handed walnut thumbhole target stock rates excellent with a couple of faint scratches. The stock is fitted with a black rubber adjustable buttplate and features a textured palm swell pistolgrip with an adjustable cheekpiece. The rifle has an underlever pump handle and fitted on the grooved receiver is a sight level and a Leupold Vari-X III EFR 6.5x20 rifle scope with a duplex reticle and crisp clear optics. This gun is built with twin opposed cylinders to eliminate recoil and should make an excellent target gun. It comes with a photocopied manual, extra scope knobs, lens caps, and a Gun Guard hard case. (126922-1) {NON-GUN}

Colt Engraved European Model Single Action Army Revolver

Lot #597 (Sale Order 597 of 711)

serial #SA95431, 9mm, 5 1/2" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The bright nickel finish with factory engraved Class A Germanic style scroll rates excellent. There is a faint turn ring on the cylinder. The rosewood grips with inlaid silver medallions rate excellent. This is a 1 of 270 limited edition collectible revolver. It comes with a Colt factory box and a manual. (126906-17)

Remington Model 11D Tournament Grade Semi-Auto Shotgun

Lot #598 (Sale Order 598 of 711)

serial #296957, 12 ga., 28" solid rib barrel choked full with a bright excellent bore showing one small ding on its underside 6" from the muzzle. The metal surfaces retain about 92-95% original blue, the loss is due to light even fading and high edge and contact point wear. There is toning to brown along the front of the triggerguard and lower and upper tangs. The shotgun has excellent quality loose flowing scroll engraving on receiver flats and radii with tasteful wedges of scroll on the barrel for about 1 1/2". Tangs, bow of guard and front of receiver all show nice light scroll. The checkered capped pistolgrip English walnut buttstock rates very good plus with much original varnish and only minor dings and handling marks from the years. There are the beginnings of very light cracks left and right at the junction with the receiver and another to the rear of the upper tang, they are tight and will not flex. The stock is unmolested but has shrunk slightly with the years and ridden up slightly in the inletting. It retains its original Remington UMC checkered hard rubber buttplate, with neatly engraved screws. The forend is in a similar state of condition showing a few of the very typical cracks at the rearmost edge where it meets the receiver, they could easily be arrested if one wished, the forearm showing a bit of added finish as well. The shotgun comes in a nice period pebbled leather-covered carry case with purple corduroy interior. The case is lockable however no key is present and the carry handle is detached and not included. Overall a very nice example of the high-grade Remington model 11D, very seldom encountered. (36649-15) {C&R}

German Buchsflinten Sidelock Combination Rifle-Shotgun By Gl Rasch

Lot #599 (Sale Order 599 of 711)

8x72 by 16 ga. 28 1/4" Krupp steel barrels, the left choked full, with a bright very good plus to near excellent shotgun bore which shows only sparsely scattered very light pitting and the remnants of a ding about 10" from the muzzles. The rifle barrel rates about very good with evident rifling but with light frosting and some minor scattered pitting its full length. The barrels are now primarily a smooth pewter and darker gray patina showing some light oxidation and perhaps the widely scattered pit here and there. They are maker marked on left and right adjacent to the rib. The frame and lockplates have a very neat treatment and are overall cross-hatched with small silver crosses within each diamond. The left and right lockplate have the makers name and location inlaid in gold in flowing ribands "GL Rasch" and "Braunschweig". The metal surfaces are otherwise a very pleasing smooth pewter patina and the true sidelocks are each equipped with cocking indicators. The European walnut round knob pistolgrip buttstock rates very good showing wear from the years, the dropper points worn nearly smooth with the left-side cheekpiece somewhat rounded. The checkering has been neatly chased and features mullered borders, there is a 1" chip missing from the left side of the tang above the lockplate which would be an easy repair. The splinter forend rates very good as well showing a repair to a small chip at its right leading edge, the checkering has been neatly chased. The gun is equipped with double triggers, the right rifle barrel being a single set and there is a nice cartridge trap along the toeline with space for one shotgun and three rifle shells. The butt heel and toe plates and cartridge trap all have the same attractive cross-hatch engraving with inlaid silver crosses in each diamond; the length of pull is 13 1/2". The rifle is sighted with a simple bead front with flip-up moonglow night sight, only a portion of its insert remains. There is a two leaf, one standing one folding, rear sight in place and the barrels have been fitted with dual claw mounts with see-through rings which mount a Voigtlander Braunschweig 3X telescopic sight with heavy four post German reticle and bright about excellent optics. The scope itself rates very good showing minor wear. The safety is non-automatic and the gun seems to lock up tightly and function properly. Really attractive combination gun from this very well-thought-of German maker. (36928-6) {C&R}

Charles Daly Scalloped Action Boxlock Double By Ha Lindner

Lot #600 (Sale Order 600 of 711)

serial #854, 12 ga., 30" barrels choked about improved cylinder and a light full with bright about excellent bores which show some scattered very light pitting with the right tube showing a raised dent about halfway down its length. The barrels show a lovely brown and dark gray damascus pattern their full-length, the pattern is vibrant and appears to have been professionally re-struck. Makers name is in the concave matted rib "Charles Daly Fine Damascus Barrels" and there is light engraving on the dolls head extension; no wall thickness below .031" is noted. The frame is a near even mix of muting case colors and mottled pewter and gray case-hardened patina with the belly of the frame showing scattered oxidation and a few light pits. There are light loose sprays of engraving on the belly of the frame and frame flats with light swirls on the chiseled fences, each frame flat marked "Charles Daly". The checkered round knob pistolgrip buttstock rates very good plus to excellent with much original varnish and minor dings and handling marks from the years, showing a small 1" chip at the lower right leading edge which was re-attached. The splinter style forend is in a similar state of condition and is near overall checkered and has a nice hard rubber tip insert which is intact. The length of pull to the grooved bone buttplate is 14 1/8" with drops of 1 1/2" and 2 3/4"; there is some light insect damage to the horn buttplate. The top lever shows some light pitting and the gun is equipped with an automatic safety, cocking indicators and there is an un-engraved oval German silver monogram plate along the toeline. The gun exhibits, tight lockup, the lever however is at the end of its travel. Overall a very attractive Lindner-made Daly that should go back afield after a competent inspection. (36650-92) {C&R} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Ithaca Flues Model Grade 1 1/2 Boxlock Double Shotgun

Lot #601 (Sale Order 601 of 711)

serial #255931, 20 ga., 28" fine damascus barrels choked modified and full with bright excellent bores showing remnants of a light dent in the right barrel a couple of inches back from the muzzle which has been mostly raised leaving a couple very light wrinkles. The barrels retain 97% plus beautiful brown damascus pattern having some silvering at the muzzles and the very sparsely scattered very odd spot of light surface oxidation here and there. The frame is engraved with a simplistic foliate pattern and retains 90% original color case-hardening, the belly of the frame and sharp edges toning to a pewter silvery patina with some very very light oxidation. The top lever retains 90% blue and the triggerguard is showing some fading at 70%. The checkered walnut capped pistolgrip stock and splinter forearm rate about excellent with nearly all their original varnish and only some very light handling marks sparsely scattered here and there with crisp checkering. the length of pull to the original flying turkey buttplate is 14" with drops of 1 5/8" and 2 5/8". Lockup is excellent with the top lever still right of center. Really a very nice damascus Flues 1 1/2 in a very seldom-encountered state of condition, these are usually gray guns when you find them, this is a very nice example. (36878-2) {C&R}

Fabrique Nationale Lithuanian Contract Hi-Power Pistol

Lot #602 (Sale Order 602 of 711)

serial #1839, 9 mm, 4 5/8" barrel with a bright about excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 75-80% original blue, the loss is due primarily to high edge wear and even fading with toning to gray-brown on the straps. The frontstrap also exhibits some minor dings and scratches, one slightly more prominent. The checkered walnut grips rate very good plus. The barrel, slide and frame are all numbered alike. Pistol features a tangent rear sight, frame which is slotted for stock and has the fixed lanyard loop at the base of the butt. Included is what is likely its original leather flap holster which rates very good with tight seam stitching and light flaking on the flex points. "Glenn King" has lightly carved his name into the flap of the holster. Two magazines are included, one with numerous inspectors stamps, the other only with a sideways "u"; one is blue, one parkerized and the cleaning rod is present in the holster compartment. (36240-118) {C&R}

Cased Shostle Engraved Single Action Army Revolver

Lot #603 (Sale Order 603 of 711)

serial #3009SC, 45 Colt, 4 3/4" barrel with a fine bore. This revolver has been custom finished and engraved by the late Ben Shostle. The revolver shows 3/4 coverage sharp flowing foliate scroll and border engraving and is signed by Mr. Shostle on the lower right side of the frame. The metal surfaces retain 95-98% professionally added hard chrome finish with a ring of dark tarnish and pitting on the rear of the barrel at the frame and light clouding along the triggerguard. The interior of the grip frame are "FEGA" stamped with "SHOSTLE" above The Fire Arms Engraver's Guild stamp on the left side of the frame. The revolver is numbered alike on the cylinder, frame, triggerguard, backstrap and grips. The smooth walnut grips rate excellent and are grease pencil numbered to the gun The revolver is a housed in a hinged walnut presentation case with turned ebony handled turnscrews, cleaning brush, cleaning rod and oil bottle with threaded top along with a copper belt buckle with removed clasp that was once glued to the green baize lining. The case shows numerous light handling marks with a lockable brass clasp however there is no key present. (56879-1)

Colt Model 1861 Navy Percussion Revolver

Lot #604 (Sale Order 604 of 711)

serial #25513, .36 cal., 7 1/2" round barrel with a good bore showing scattered pinprick pitting and spots of light oxidation. The metal surfaces have faded to an even pewter patina with scattered pinprick pitting and oxidation staining and some scattered light impact marks mainly in the wedge area. The grip straps have a nice ocher patina with a few light handling marks here and there. The smooth one-piece walnut grip rates very good retaining much original varnish with a half dozen tiny pin sized impact marks in the butt along with some other light blemishes. The naval scene has faded from the cylinder with the markings faintly visible and the hammer rest pins are no longer present. The numbers are all matching except for the wedge and grip that are each numbered to different revolvers. The cylinder and hammer remain crisp and mechanically functional. A honestly used but still attractive 1861 Navy revolver. (56889-142) {ANTIQUE}

U.S. Model 1903 National Match Rifle By Springfield Armory

Lot #605 (Sale Order 605 of 711)

serial #1257023, 30-06, 24" barrel marked "SA / (ordnance bomb) / 5-23" and is star gauge numbered "A 1607" with a bright excellent bore, but is not marked with the "(star)" pattern marking on the muzzle . The metal surfaces retain about 98-99% arsenal blue and parkerized finish with a few areas of light handling wear present. The bolt has been correctly scribe marked to the receiver and remains mostly bright with some light staining on the bolt handle and features a headless striker. The walnut stocks rate excellent, the straight grip buttstock is not numbered but has a crisp firing proof and "J.E.C." inspector's cartouche with a faint box border and has a few light dings. The front sight features a Lyman ivory bead blade and a Buffington rear sight. Other features include polished receiver races, the reversed safety lock and the top edge of the bolt handle is marked "W L / 3". Included is a "1917" dated "L-F Co" brown leather sling. An excellent condition early 1920's vintage example overall. (46886-20) {C&R}

U.S. Model 1899 Philippine Constabulary Krag Carbine

Lot #606 (Sale Order 606 of 711)

serial #281003, 30-40, 22" barrel turned down at the muzzle, with a fair bore that is pitted throughout. The barrel and stock furniture are a rich mottled brown with the buttplate having some minor pitting. The receiver and box magazine are a mottled gray with areas of light staining and fine pitting, the extractor retains some of its original fire blue. The near full length walnut stock rates about very good and shows evidence of having been lightly sanded with a light oil finish added. The firing proof and boxed "J.F.C." inspector's cartouche remains crisp and there are a few light dings and small divots scattered about. Carbine is equipped with the correct sights and includes a canvas Nobuckl sling. A very good example overall of these seldom seen and often copied carbines, this one appears to be righteous and original. (46915-11) {C&R}

Remington-Hepburn No.3 Long Range Military Rifle

Lot #607 (Sale Order 607 of 711)

serial #3325, 44-2 6/10", 33" barrel with an about very good bore with areas of light pitting present toward the chamber. The barrel, barrel bands, block and hammer retain about 80% original blue that is likely flaking to brown and blending with areas of gray and have a few specks of light surface oxidation scattered about. The frame has toned to pewter with areas of brown patina and light oxidation staining present. The left side of the frame is marked "HEPBURN PAT / OCT 7TH 1879" and the barrel has "E.REMINGTON & SONS. ILLION.N.Y." just forward of the rear barrel band. The walnut stocks rate about very good and have added finish over light dings and other assorted handling marks. The near full-length forearm has a 3" crack on the left side running from the edge where the stock meets the frame foreword toward the rear sight. The straight grip buttstock has some minor flaking and a few small cracks and some very light chipping at the toe. The rifle is equipped with an appropriate set of military style sights, a small mount hole is tapped just behind the rear sight just behind previous hole that has been neatly filled. The tang is factory tapped for a vernier target sight. Rifle includes sling swivels on the forward barrel band and buttstock and a slotted head ramrod. An about very good example of these military style Creedmoor target rifles. (46851-2) {ANTIQUE}

German Boxlock Bucshsflinte Combination Gun By W.H. Hollstein

Lot #608 (Sale Order 608 of 711)

serial #39921, 12 ga. x 8mm Mauser R, 27" Flussstahl-Krupp barrels. The left barrel choked a tight full with a bright excellent bore, the left barrel with a very good bore that is lightly freckled in the grooves. The barrels retain about 60-70% original blue that is evenly thinning to gray and mixing with areas of light staining and a few areas of very light pitting. The scalloped boxlock frame features lovely relief cut floral engraving with stippled backgrounds and game scenes depicting quail on the left side and bounding hares on the right. The forearm iron and steel grip cap feature floral pattern engraving as well along with some more simple line patterns. The walnut splinter forearm and pistolgrip buttstock rate about very good and have several light dings, a few minor divots and other handling marks. The forearm has two small chips along the left side and the right side has been slightly reshaped near the tip. The buttstock features a round left side cheek rest and has a tiny crack forming at the upper tang, some light flattening to the checkered points and is fitted with a collapsed solid recoil pad with spacer. The triggerguard is made of horn which is chipped with a portion missing from the right side and has a metal repair along the leading edge. The top rib is equipped with a blade front sight and folding leaf rear and has a set of German claw style mounts, no rings are present. Features include sling swivels, top cocking indicators, an automatic tang safety and a right side single set trigger. A wonderful, quality built German combination gun in common to find calibers that is dated "11/27" and might benefit from some light restoration. (46931-3) {C&R}

German Underlever Bucshsflinte Sidehammer Combination Gun By Liedlich

Lot #609 (Sale Order 609 of 711)

serial #10061, 28 ga. x 44 CF, 27 1/2" barrels with very good lightly pitted bores, the left barrel choked cylinder. The Guss Stahl barrels are a rich brown with a few specks of light surface oxidation and light impact marks throughout and are marked "TH. LIEDLICH IN SPANDAU" in gold along the top rib and have gold bands at the breech ends. The frame, hammers, triggerguard and back action locks are a rich pewter with areas of light brown blending through and feature lovely relief floral scroll engraving surrounding expertly detailed games scenes. The left side of the frame has a running stag elk the right side a similar doe. The left lock shows a baying hound with the right lock having a fleeting fox. The triggerguard depicts a chamois with mountain scene background. The checkered walnut stocks rate about very good and feature a splinter forearm and straight grip buttstock with a voluptuous rounded cheek rest. The forearm has a small chip missing from the rear left edge and the buttstock has a small repair at the base of the checkering along the toeline where swivel may have once been and has since been filled in. The butt is fitted with a steel buttplate with cartridge trap that has similar floral engraved designs and is slightly proud at the toe. The underlever and triggerguard extension are made of horn; the lever has a very small crack on the right side, the extension has some light handling marks and a small chip on the same side. The top rib is equipped with a blade front sight and a solid leaf rear, the upper tang has a folding peep sight. Features include sling swivels and a single set trigger on the right. A wonderful, early combination gun that shows a high level of skill and craftsmanship. (46520-1537) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

U.S. Model 1885 Navy Contract Rifle By Remington-Lee

Lot #610 (Sale Order 610 of 711)

serial #52480, 45-70, 32 1/2" barrel with a near excellent bore that is mostly bright with a few small pits present. The metal surfaces are mostly a mottled gray with areas of light oxidation, staining and traces of original blue mixing about. The receiver bridge is marked "U.S.N. / (anchor) / No 3565 / H.H.E." and the markings remain crisp. The near full length walnut stock rates near excellent and has been lightly cleaned and has an oil finish. The stock has a few light dings and bears no cartouches or military markings but has a small brass disc tacked to the center of the right side of the butt that is marked "R(star)T". The original correct sights are intact. There is no cleaning rod present but included are what appears to be a period black leather sling, detachable magazine and a bayonet with scabbard and frog. The sling has some minor crazing and flaking. The blued socket style bayonet measures 21" long and has an 18" blade marked "US / S" on the face. The bayonet retains most of its original blue but has some light handling wear along with specks of light surface oxidation and staining. Included with the bayonet are a correct steel bodied scabbard with leather frog. The scabbard is in similar overall condition and has a few light dings on its back, the frog has minor to moderate crazing with some light flaking and has a brass id disc with "USN" in center. A very good example overall with some fine original accessories, approximately 1500 of this contract were produced. (46851-5) {ANTIQUE}

Rare Russian Model 1938G Long Tokarev Bayonet

Lot #611 (Sale Order 611 of 711)

This lot consists of a long series 1938G bayonet with scabbard for the Tokarev series rifles. This impressive bayonet measures 18 5/8" long with a 14" blade that is mostly bright but has some light staining along its length. The ricasso has some light factory markings that are not very discernable. There is a single nick along the edge of the unsharpened blade and two small dings along the spine. The wood grip panels rate excellent and have added finish, the steel guard and pommel have a few light abrasions but most of their original blue. The blued steel scabbard has most of its original blue as well and has a few small dents near the tip. The scabbard has a brown leather frog attached that has a few small cracks but rates excellent otherwise. A near excellent example of these exceptionally rare long series reverse edged bayonets. (46915-45)

Italian Model 1938 Beretta Smg Folding Bayonet

Lot #612 (Sale Order 612 of 711)

This super rare bayonet measures 12 1/4" long with a 7 3/4" folding blade and includes a steel scabbard. The metal surfaces are blued and have some light handling wear along with specks of super light surface oxidation and light staining throughout. The grip features an attachment lug rather than a barrel ring and has a push-button release on the grip. The grip has wood panels that rate near excellent and have a few small dings, the back has a small "(oval)PS" marking and is numbered "4519". There is some light oxidation on one side of the guard and on the lug and some light abrasions, but most of the original blue is intact. The included black enameled scabbard has some very light flaking and light handling wear but rates excellent overall. An excellent example of these rare Beretta folding submachine gun bayonets. (46915-41)

U.S. Cadet Model 1896 Krag Bayonet

Lot #613 (Sale Order 613 of 711)

This lot consists of a Model 1896 Cadet bayonet with scabbard to fit the Springfield-Krag bolt action rifles. The bayonet measures 13 1/2" with an 8 1/2" blade that has a nearly 6" fuller. The blade is mostly bright steel with some light gray patina and fine pinprick pitting on the ricasso and grip areas. The ricasso is marked "US" and the reverse is dated "1900". The wood grip panels rate near excellent and have a few light dings along the rear edges. The included scabbard has much of its original blue finish that is lightly fading to gray and mixing with areas of speckled light surface oxidation and brown patina. The scabbard has the a black leather frog with steel swivel that has moderate crazing and a few light cracks but is surprisingly still supple. A wonderful example of these desirable U.S. West Point issue bayonets, the most sought after by collectors. (46915-40)

Mauser Type B Magazine Sporting Rifle

Lot #614 (Sale Order 614 of 711)

serial #82418, 9x57mm, 24" barrel with a bright excellent bore softening slightly at the throat. The metal surfaces retain 95-97% original blue finish with the loss primarily at the leading edge of the receiver and on the high edges as well as some light operational loss on the bolt body and extractor; the races are honed bright. The bolt stop retains fading fire temper blue, more vivid on the elevation slide on the tangent rear sight and floorplate release lever. The checkered pistolgrip walnut classic stock with schnabel forend rates very good overall with some scattered minor dings and handling marks from the years featuring a blued steel grip cap, left side round cheekpiece and a checkered Mauser bone buttplate; the toeline has been stamped "Made in Germany". This fine rifle is equipped with a sporting ramp front sight and tangent rear sight with range of 50 meters to 1000 meters, lever-release floorplate, factory swivels and double set triggers. An overall truly fine example of a big bore Mauser Type B sporting rifle in factory number 70 pattern. (156520-3015) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Mauser Type B Magazine Sporting Rifle

Lot #615 (Sale Order 615 of 711)

serial #77120, 8.85mm (marked on left barrel radius), 24" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this large ring rifle retain 90% original blue finish with some sparse light thinning, primarily on the floorplate and triggerguard, with some silvering on the high edges and some faint scattered oxidation staining. The bolt shows some light operational wear and the bolt knob has started toning to pewter; the bolt stop still has light remnants of fire temper blue. The checkered classic style pistol grip walnut buttstock and schnabel forend tip rate excellent with a few light dings and dents present. The stock features a round left side cheekpiece, factory sling swivels, blued steel grip cap and checkered Mauser bone buttplate. This rifle is outfitted with a front sporting ramp front bead sight and a one standing, two leaf rear sight as well as a lever-release floorplate and double set triggers. Truly a superb Type B rifle in factory number 40 pattern. (156520-2789) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Mauser Type B Magazine Sporting Rifle

Lot #616 (Sale Order 616 of 711)

serial #48944, 9.3x62mm, 24" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 90-92% original blue finish with light silvering at the muzzle and high edges as well as some scattered surface oxidation; the races are honed bright. The bolt stop, leaf sights and floorplate release lever show minor traces of fire temper blue finish, most of which has faded to pewter. The checkered round knob pistolgrip buttstock features a schnabel forend tip and left side round cheekpiece with several dings and handling marks from the years as well as a pair of small 1/2" cracks at the top of the wrist at the receiver. The length of pull to the checkered Mauser bone buttplate is 13 3/4". This rifle features a sporting ramp beaded front sight and 3 leaf rear sight, one standing and two folding, lever-release floorplate and double set triggers. A factory sling swivel is present on the barrel band however there is a hole on the toeline where the rear swivel once was. A nice example of a number 40 pattern Type B rifle. (156520-945) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Colt British Contract Model 1911 Semi-Auto Pistol

Lot #617 (Sale Order 617 of 711)

serial #W29410, .455 Webley Self Loading, 5" barrel with a frosted bore. This 1916 delivered pistol retains about 80% plus original factory finish with most of the loss on the grip frame in addition to thinning bluing on the muzzle, high edge wear and scattered scratches. The left side of the frame next to the slide stop appears to have been touch up blued. The double diamond checkered walnut factory stocks are in very good condition with compressed diamond points plus scattered light The correct British proofs are present on slide and frame. All parts appear correct except the slide stop. The last 5 in 455 on the slide was applied after the initial roll stamp and is slightly different in font and size. Mr. Charles Clawson in Colt .45 Service Pistol indicates there were two shipments made to England within this serial number range: January 10, 1916 and on May 16, 1916 but the January shipment guns were not all consecutively numbered. A single two tone magazine marked "Cal. 455 Eley with a broad arrow" is included. (86891-1) {C&R}

Colt Model 1911A1 Semi-Auto Pistol

Lot #618 (Sale Order 618 of 711)

serial #103879, 38 Super Auto, 5" "fat" barrel with an excellent bore. This 1952 era gun retains about 99% reapplied blue finish with a few light handling marks present and scattered old pitting visible under the finish. The checkered walnut stocks are in excellent condition with a few faint handling marks. Included with this gun is a Doskocil hard case that contains two keys for the case, two Colt 38 Super magazines with correct markings and two Shooting Star stainless steel magazines with bumper pads. This should make a fine shooter or a great starter gun for the budding Colt collector. (86865-1) {C&R}

Colt Officers Model Target Revolver

Lot #619 (Sale Order 619 of 711)

serial #631886, 38 Special, rare 6" heavy barrel with an excellent bore. This 1939 revolver was returned to the factory for a re-work and bears the re-work number 436 on the frame, barrel, cylinder, and latch. The heavy barrel was installed at that time but other work has been performed. The revolver retains about 99% original factory finish with a faint amount of wear at the muzzle, light scratches on the edge of the trigger guard and a light turn ring. The handsome diamond checkered walnut Roper style grips have a palm swell on the right panel and remain in excellent condition. The revolver is equipped with the factory elevation adjustable Patridge front sight and windage adjustable rear sight. The heavy barrel is marked "Officers Model 38 / Heavy Barrel". A beautiful factory reworked fourth issue gun with crisp well executed grips. (86651-120) {C&R} [John and Jan Wills Collection]

Colt Officers Model Target Revolver

Lot #620 (Sale Order 620 of 711)

serial #609563, 38 Special, rare 6" heavy barrel with an excellent bore. This revolver retains about 99% original factory finish with a perceptible but faint turn ring on the cylinder. The handsome checkered walnut Roper grips feature a palm swell on the right panel, fingertip ribbons on both panels and remain in excellent condition. The revolver is equipped with the factory elevation adjustable Patridge front sight and windage adjustable rear sight. The heavy barrel is marked "Officers Model 38 / Heavy Barrel". A Colt factory letter dated February 15, 1982 indicates this gun was shipped with a 6" barrel, blue finish in 38 Special to City of Ottawa, Attention: Fred Sprugeon, Mayor, Ottawa Illinois on November 20, 1936. A crisp gun that has seen little if any use. (86651-70) {C&R} [John and Jan Wills Collection]

Colt Officers Model Target Revolver

Lot #621 (Sale Order 621 of 711)

serial #643115, 38 Special, rare 6" heavy barrel with an excellent bore. This revolver retains about 99% original factory finish with a faint turn ring on the cylinder and a few soft handling blemishes. The unnumbered checkered walnut grips with silver Colt medallions remain in excellent condition. The revolver is equipped with the factory elevation adjustable Patridge front sight and windage adjustable rear sight. The heavy barrel is marked "Officers Model 38 / Heavy Barrel". This is an exemplary example of the Officers Model Target. (86651-104) {C&R} [John and Jan Wills Collection]

Colt Officers Model Match Mk Iii Revolver

Lot #622 (Sale Order 622 of 711)

serial #J32702, 38 Special, 6" heavy barrel with ventilated rib and an excellent bore. This revolver retains about 99% original finish with light silvering at the muzzle and a turn ring on the cylinder. The cylinder and frame have drifted to a plum color. The unnumbered checkered walnut factory target grips with silver Colt medallions remain in near excellent condition with a few light handling marks. A Colt factory letter dated September 30, 1981 indicates this gun was shipped in 38 Special caliber with a 6" barrel, blue finish and unknown stock type. It was shipped on June 29, 1970 to Miami Valley Shooting Grounds Route 1, Box 731, Vandalia, Ohio. This is a superior example of Colts last iteration of the Officers Model Match. Less than 500 of these were ever made. (86651-83) [John and Jan Wills Collection]

Colt Officers Model Target Revolver

Lot #623 (Sale Order 623 of 711)

serial #985, 22 LR, 6" barrel with an excellent bore. Overall, this first year production revolver retains about 98% original bright blue finish with some light scattered high edge wear, a turn ring on the cylinder and very light streak of silvering on the right side of the barrel / frame from storage. The unnumbered checkered walnut factory grips with silver Colt Medallions are in excellent condition. This revolver is equipped with the windage adjustable factory rear sight and special order gold bead front sight. This revolver has it all for the collector: lots of condition, low serial number, early non imbedded cartridge head cylinder and first year production for the 22 chambering. (86651-102) {C&R} [John and Jan Wills Collection]

Custom Colt Bisley Model Revolver

Lot #624 (Sale Order 624 of 711)

serial #266134, 32-20 WCF, 7 1/2" custom Christy heavy barrel with an excellent bore. This 1905 made revolver has been rebuilt and customized by Mr. Wills, and current has about 95% reapplied bead blasted blue finish on the frame and polished blue finish on the other surfaces. Most of the loss is on the cylinder due to operational wear and handling with some scattered light scratches and blemishes on the other surfaces. The grips are unmarked custom checkered rosewood grips that are in excellent condition. In addition to some action work this gun has a Patridge front sight and Smith & Wesson fully adjustable black blade micro rear sight assembly installed on the topstrap. While it is no longer original it should be a fine shooter. (86651-131) [John and Jan Wills Collection]

Colt Officers Model Target Revolver

Lot #625 (Sale Order 625 of 711)

serial #535581, 38 Special, scarce 5" barrel with an excellent bore. This 1926 made revolver retains about 90% plus original blue finish with some high edge wear, thinning finish on the grip frame and a turn ring on the cylinder. The checkered walnut factory grips with silver Colt medallions have some lightly compressed diamond points and a few light dents for an overall rating of very good to excellent. The grips are not correctly numbered to the gun (#307). A factory letter dated November 10, 1986 indicates this gun was shipped with a 5" barrel in 38 special caliber, blue finish and checkered wood stocks to Von Lengerke & Antoine of Chicago, IL on February 17, 1927 along with four other guns. This is a rare configuration of the Officers Model Target with plenty of condition left. (86651-95) {C&R} [John and Jan Wills Collection]

Winchester Model 94 Saddle Ring Carbine

Lot #626 (Sale Order 626 of 711)

serial #248249, 38-55, 20" barrel with a bright near excellent bore with a small spot of light pitting mid bore. The metal surfaces retain 50% original blue with some fading towards brown and a couple of light dings and scratches along the barrel; and the receiver showing very good but thinning blue on the flats with the top and bottom primarily fading to brown with a few light freckles, several small scratches, and a couple of tiny dings. The lever exhibits very good case colors fading to gray on the high contact areas with some oxidation staining. The buttplate is a mix of blue and gray with some light scratches and a few spots of oxidation staining. The straight walnut stock and forearm rate near excellent with multiple light scratches and a few minor dings. The gun features a brass blade front sight, a folding ladder rear sight, and a Lyman tang sight, all in very good condition. (126915-16) {C&R}

German Scalloped Boxlock Over Under Shotgun By Merkel

Lot #627 (Sale Order 627 of 711)

serial #64869, 12Ga, 28" ventilated ribbed bohler steel barrels choked full and full with bright excellent bores. The barrels retain 98% original blue finish showing some light fading at the muzzle. The high quality case hardened scalloped frame rates excellent displaying a floral scroll engraving with cocking indictors and features a Kersten double cross bolt. The simple scroll and border engraving are applied to the triggerguard and forearm release lever as well all screw heads are engraved with a flower head. The pistolgrip stock with a flared shadow line cheek piece and three piece forearm rate excellent displaying a few light handling marks over a dark oil finish and displaying a fine soiled checkering with a couple of impact marks in the grip panels. There is a white line recoil pad providing a length of pull of 14 1/4". The gun features double triggers (front articulated), ejectors, non automatic safety, and there are sling swivels installed in the toeline and on the barrel. A solid German made bird hunting gun manufactured May of 1966 which should provide a great firearm for even the toughest conditions. (176520-2745) [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Colt Lightning Medium Frame Slide Action Rifle

Lot #628 (Sale Order 628 of 711)

serial #70153, .38 cal, 20" barrel with a bright very good bore that shows a couple small areas of oxidation. The metal surfaces of this rifle retain about 40% original blue finish with the balance bearing an even gray patina with some scattered light dings present. The left side of the action shows a strong original Rampant Colt roll mark. The checkered walnut forend and plain walnut buttstock rates very good displaying scattered dings and scratches. The rifle wears a silver blade front sight and a standard sporting adjustable rear sight. In overall very good condition, this is a nice medium frame Lightning rifle. (176520-1499) [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection] {Antique}

A. Breuil Double Boxlock Shotgun

Lot #629 (Sale Order 629 of 711)

serial #1457, 16 Ga, 27" matted ribbed barrel with a single silver bead choked cylinder and cylinder with bright excellent bores. The barrels retain 99% of its re blacked surfaces displaying a few light handling marks. The scalloped frame and sideplates are embellished with roll stamped scroll engraving and floral leaves around the fences all over a coin finish and shows some faint tarnish and light surface oxidation on the triggerguard tang which has been professionally refinished. The refinished walnut checkered skip line buttstock with Prince of Wales grip and forend remains in excellent condition with smooth surfaces showing scattered light impressions and marks of use and having tight wood to metal fit. The length of pull to the old English recoil pad is 15" with drops of 1 1/2" and 2 3/8 at the heel. In addition, there are European style sling swivels installed in the toeline and mounted to the bottom rib of the barrels. The gun features double triggers, extractors, and a non automatic safety. This would make a great carry all day bird gun. (176928-5)

Zoli-Rizzini Abercrombie & Fitch Scalloped Boxlock Shotgun

Lot #630 (Sale Order 630 of 711)

serial #4001, 12ga, 28" matted rib barrels choked full and improved modified with bright excellent bores. The barrels retain 98% original blue finish showing some light fading at the muzzle. The scalloped boxlock action and side plates are engraved in various geometric shapes and scallops surrounded by different borders and exhibit 95% case colors with slight fading of the bottom edges. The triggerguard and top lever are blued and have similar engravings. The walnut checkered Prince of Wales grip and checkered splinter forearm rate excellent displaying a few light handling marks mostly on the upper left side. The gun features an automatic safety, extractors, and a black hard rubber recoil pad providing a length of pull of 14 1/4" with drops of 1 1/2" and 2 1/2" at the heel. This Zoli-Rizzini Italian made shotgun is in excellent overall condition. (176857-14)

Aguirre Y Aranzabal Model 116 Double Ejector Boxlock Shotgun

Lot #631 (Sale Order 631 of 711)

serial #38220, 12 Ga, 27 1/2" matted ribbed barrels choked full and improved modified with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 95% original blue finish displaying light scratches and handling marks. The frame has toned to a dark sliver and retains about 10% of its case colors with traces showing in the protected areas, the frame also exhibits a floral scroll engraving with hand detachable sidelocks. The trigger guard and top leaver are blued but the tang has lost its finish from use. The checkered splinter forend and walnut straight grip stock with tear drop points rates very good displaying light scratches, dings and blemishes. There is also a medallion added to the toeline of the buttstock that has the letters NMMW in sliver inlays. The original buttplate has been replaced with a black old English recoil pad providing a length of pull of 14 1/4" with drops of 1 1/2" and 2 1/2" at the heel. This shotgun features an automatic safety and double ejectors. This is an excellent example of a quality Spanish made gun. (176837-7)

Francotte Knockabout Model Boxlock Double Ejectorgun

Lot #632 (Sale Order 632 of 711)

serial #1069, 20 Ga, 26" raised matted rib barrels choked improved cylinder and cylinder with bright excellent bores. The barrels retain 80% original blue having scattered areas of surface oxidation and a few spots of pinprick pitting about 8" from the muzzles and showing fading around the forearm and the muzzles. The rib is marked "The Knockabout Gun" and Abercrombie & Fitch is stamped on the barrels. The plain frame has engraved screws and pins with "A Francotte Liege" stamped on the bottom plate and having an area of stippling applied to the fences and top lever and it shows spots of case color in protected areas with the rest turning pewter. The straight grip stock and splinter forearm rate very good having light dings and scratches over a thinning varnish with a couple of hairline cracks on the bottom of the forearm, both have fine checkering showing. The stock is equipped with a gold monogram plate with initials W.K.M.J and is fitted with a Decelerator recoil pad providing a length of pull 15" and drops of 1 1/2" at the comb, 2 5/16" at the heel. The gun features double triggers, ejectors, and an automatic safety. A perfect lightweight upland gun that would make an excellent shooter (176700-3) {C&R}

Nearly Unique Ithaca Model 37 Supreme Special Edition A.O.P.A. Shotgun

Lot #633 (Sale Order 633 of 711)

serial #37174096, 12ga, 28" ventilated rib barrel choked improved modified with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 99% plus original blue finish. The blued and contrasting highly polished gold-color plated receiver which rates in excellent condition displays a light scroll engraving with the right side of the receiver showing airplanes and clouds in a gold plated design which says "The Golden Age of Flying". The left side of the receiver displays the same scroll engraved design with airplanes, automobile, and an airplane hanger which reads "Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association Special Edition". The high grade checkered pistol grip stock and checkered forend rate excellent with the exception of a few light handling marks. This shotgun wears a white lined factory recoil pad and has a jeweled bolt carrier. Included is the original factory box which is missing the top half and owner's manual. Ithaca was committed to make two prototypes and showed it to the heads of the A.O.P.A which they liked, however they put out a flyer for the gun soliciting advanced orders and miraculously received none. This Ithaca model 37 special edition is 1 of 2 with the other firearm belonging to the president of the A.O.P.A. (176840-2)

Simson Suhl Boxlock Double Shotgun

Lot #634 (Sale Order 634 of 711)

serial #233858, 12 Ga, 28" raised matted rib barrels choked full and full with bright excellent bores. The metal surfaces retain 95% original blue finish showing light fading and small spots of light oxidation. The scalloped frame has a light scroll and some geometric patterns engraved on various areas and exhibits 85% color case-hardening with just a slight amount of fading on the bottom edges. The triggerguard, top lever and the triggers retain about 98% blue showing little evidence of use. The refinished checkered pistolgrip stock and splinter forearm rate very good to excellent having very light scratches and dings. The forearm has a lever release and shows some light silvering on the metal. In addition, there is a left side cheekpiece and hard rubber recoil pad fitted providing a length of 14 3/4" and drops of 1 1/2" at the comb and 2 3/4" at the heel. There are European style sling swivels which are installed on the toeline and mounted to the bottom rib of the barrels. The gun features double triggers, extractors, cocking indicators, Greener cross bolt, and an automatic safety. (176758-35)

Charles Daly Belgian Over Under Shotgun By Masquiler

Lot #635 (Sale Order 635 of 711)

serial #5084, 12 Ga, 28" solid rib barrels choked full and modified with bright excellent bores. The metal surfaces retain 95% original blue showing light scratches, slivering at the muzzles and rub marks on the left side of the barrels about 5" from the muzzle. The frame retains about 80% case colors displaying a floral scroll engraving and chiseled floral fences. The triggerguard and top leaver are blued showing finish loss on the lower tang. The walnut checkered straight grip stock is in very good to excellent condition displaying light handling marks and a few dings on the toe of stock. The checkered forend is in very good condition displaying a few light handling marks. The buttplate is checkered wood and provides a length of pull of 14 1/4". The gun features double triggers, ejectors, and a non automatic safety. (176756-2)

Unmarked Belgian Double Boxlock Double Ejector Shotgun

Lot #636 (Sale Order 636 of 711)

serial #17466, 12 Ga, 27 1/2" barrels choked full and full with bright excellent bores. The metal surfaces retain 95% original blue showing two light scratches that have been cold blued about 8" from the muzzle and engraved band circling the breech end and a dolls head rib extension. The frame is embellished with a floral scroll engraving surrounding flying doves and borders with the fences engraved with acanthus leaves. The triggerguard and top lever are blued and have similar engravings. The straight grip checkered walnut stock and splinter forend rate excellent with the exception of a few light handling marks. The stock is equipped with a gold monogram plate. The checkered butt provides a length of pull of 14 1/2" and drops of 1 1/2" at the comb and 2 3/4" at the heel. This Belgian shotgun is in excellent overall condition. (176520-3098) [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

British New Pattern Short Land Musket By Tower

Lot #637 (Sale Order 637 of 711)

.75 cal, and 39" barrel with an oxidized bore. The barrel is an overall dark plum brown with scattered light oxidation and overall light and pinprick pitting, remnants of British proofs can be seen on the left barrel radius. The lock is "Tower" marked with appropriate crown above "GR". A very good reconversion from percussion, the hammer is pierced and may well be French. All of the brass hardware is a tarnished goldenrod patina showing evidence of a one-time polishing; especially the flat serpentine sideplate which is still rather bright. The stock rates very good showing an old light cleaning as well as a period repair to a break through the left side from triggerguard through sideplate to the breech, there are numerous old pins, dowels and screws in this area. An 8" sliver had cracked off the front right of the stock near the nosecap, it has been reattached, it appears to be the original piece, there is a sliver missing above the lock behind the pan and a small chip missing near the rear lock teat. The left side of the butt above the comb flute is neatly carved during the period of use "9/Argyle. M". The right side of the butt in a similar area shows a small acceptance or arsenal mark with a date of 1800, it is not completely legible. The sling swivels are intact, the front has a replacement screw which has been poorly fitted (swivel may be a replacement itself). An antique period iron ramrod is included and the lock will hold on half, but not full, cock. A very good "example" piece overall, that certainly could be resurrected with the proper parts, with a very interesting stock marking. (36754-3) {ANTIQUE}

L. W. Tisdel Swivel Breech Sporting Rifle

Lot #638 (Sale Order 638 of 711)

44 CF (probably 44-40), 28" octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is an interesting swivel breech rifle that has no locking mechanism other than the friction fit when the barrel swivels. The top of the barrel is marked "L.W. TISDEL / SCRANTON, PA / CAST STEEL". This rare rifle is in wonderful condition with the barrel retaining 80% evenly thinning original brown finish. The action retains 90% faded original color case-hardened finish. The plain walnut buttstock and forend rate excellent with 95% original finish with most loss being on the belly of the forend. The buttstock has a nicely formed long cheekpiece and a nice steel crescent buttplate. The rifle is sighed with an open sporting rear, front slot is open and factory holes are present with filler screws in top tang for a tang sight. The triggerguard is a fancy type with scroll and finger spur. A rare and fine American breechloading sporting rifle. (16848-3) {ANTIQUE}

Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver

Lot #639 (Sale Order 639 of 711)

serial #42942, .36 cal., 7 1/2" octagon London address barrel with a bright very good plus bore having strong rifling with a few specks of light pitting. The metal surfaces are an overall pewter with light brown undertones with scattered pitting and oxidation staining, some spots more moderate. The left side of the barrel flat and the cylinder are marked with British proofs. The one-piece walnut grip rates very good showing an old light cleaning with a few light blemishes and a little added varnish. The interior of the grips are numbered to the gun, the first three numbers in the light pencil and the last two in antique ink which are hard to decipher. The four screw frame and butt have been cut for a shoulder stock. The wedge pin screw shows light slot wear, only traces of the cylinder remain and the hammer rest pins are no longer present. The cylinder cycles nicely and the hammer remains crisp. An overall very decent British proofed 1851 Navy revolver. (56889-64) {ANTIQUE}

Colt Model 1851 Navy Second Model Square Back Percussion Revolver

Lot #640 (Sale Order 640 of 711)

serial #924, .36 cal., 7 1/2" octagon barrel with an oxidized bore. The metal surfaces are a faded gunmetal, the frame and lever a darker smoky gray with moderate pitting and scattered oxidation staining. The muzzle shows moderate wear almost intruding on the bore at the upper left corner. The barrel address and frames markings remain legible, there are no cylinder markings other than the serial number lightly visible. The gripstrap and square-back triggerguard show an old cleaning and a bright goldenrod patina with scattered pinprick pitting. The one-piece walnut grips rate good overall with a couple chips and handling marks, rounded edges and corners, stained fading varnish and are numbered to another revolver. All numbers are matching except the unnumbered wedge. The lockup and grips are moderately loose and the hammer spring is a loose modern replacement, the cylinder still cycles and one of the hammer rest pins is present. A well-used second model 1851 with a lot of stories if she could talk. (56889-54) {ANTIQUE}

Colt Model 1851 Navy Revolver With Upper Canada Markings

Lot #641 (Sale Order 641 of 711)

serial #28753, .36 cal., 7 1/2" octagon London address barrel with a bright fine bore with strong rifling and some fine pinprick pitting within the grooves. The metal surfaces have a pleasing dull brown patina with some scattered fine oxidation staining and minor impacts more common around the wedge area. The left barrel flat and cylinder are properly British proofed and about 90% of the cylinder scene remains. The walnut grips rate very good with light impact and handling marks under an added light varnish; the left side of the grip is marked with an inverted "UC / E / 27". All numbers are matching except the unnumbered wedge and grips. One of the hammer rest pins are present, lock remains tight and the hammer and cylinder are mechanically functional. An honest very good condition second model London 1851 Navy with a Canadian marked grip. (56889-62) {ANTIQUE}

Remington No. 1 Rolling Block Short Range Rifle

Lot #642 (Sale Order 642 of 711)

serial #1239, 22 RF, 26" octagonal barrel with a good to near very good bore with scattered pitting. The barrel retains 90% original blue finish with some silvering on the edges and some light oxidation staining present. The frame has toned to a nice pewter-brown patina with some light handling marks and remnants of oxidation staining that appear to have been cleaned. The plain straight grip walnut buttstock and forend rate very good overall with some dings and dents from the years and two hairline cracks at the bottom of the forend at the frame. This rifle features a blade front sight, sporting rear sight and a Vernier tang peep sight. A great example of a No. 1 short range rifle. (156851-23) {ANTIQUE}

Remington 1891 Target Rolling Block Pistol

Lot #643 (Sale Order 643 of 711)

32 S&W, 10" half round, half octagon barrel with a bright about excellent bore with a dozen or so light pits present. The barrel retains 85-90% original blue finish with some silvering at the edges and light thinning present as well as some light oxidation staining. The frame and triggerguard exhibit about 70% vibrant original case-hardened color with the remaining areas toning to a mottled pewter-brown; there is light scattered surface oxidation present as well. The plain walnut grip and forend rate very good as refinished with some light oil soaking and some minor dings and dents from the years. This target pistol features a brass blade front sight and sporting rear sight. A very nice example of an 1891 rolling block pistol. (156520-2889) {ANTIQUE} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Remington Model 1867 Navy Rolling Block Pistol

Lot #644 (Sale Order 644 of 711)

serial #210, 50 CF, 7" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces are an overall dull brown with light traces of original blue, light oxidation along the edge of the forend and some faint impact marks and a scattered pinprick pit here and there. The frame is a dull mottled gray and brown case-hardened patina with a few light impact marks and specks of pinprick pitting and scattered fine oxidation staining with generous amounts of case colors on the triggerguard and bottom of the frame. The smooth walnut pistolgrip and forend rate very good plus to fine with numerous light dents and blemishes from the years and a strong cartouche in the left side of the grip. The top of the barrel is marked with an anchor and the right side of the frame is marked "P / F.C.W." and all numbers are matching including the grip and forend. The mechanism is crisp and mechanically functional. A very good plus to fine condition 1867 Navy pistol. (56915-22) {ANTIQUE}

National Arms No. 1 Deringer

Lot #645 (Sale Order 645 of 711)

serial # 4318, 41 RF, 2 1/2" barrel with a very good plus bore showing a few sparse pits and light oxidation. The barrel retains about 90-92% flaking nickel with some very fine oxidation staining, loss primarily along the muzzle and edge of the frame. The maker markings remain crisp with sprays of loose scroll engraving both left and right along with a star and arrow on the right side of the barrel. The brass frame shows nice quality scroll engraving with crisp checkering at the rear of the grip and retains 97-98% original bright nickel with a few specks of exposed brass along the front contact edge and a few light scuffs and impact marks; the hammer, trigger and screw heads have toned to a dull pewter. The barrel-to-frame fit has loosened slightly, half cock safety remains strong and this example is made without the knife edge cartridge extractor. A fine example National Arms Deringer overall. (56915-35) {ANTIQUE}

Savage Revolving Firearms Company Navy Model Revolver

Lot #646 (Sale Order 646 of 711)

serial #6781, .36 cal., 7 1/8" octagon barrel with an oxidized bore. The metal surfaces are primarily a dull brown patina with silvering along the edges along with scattered fine oxidation staining and ample light impact marks. The topstrap markings remain legible and the smooth walnut grips rate about very good with chipped rounded edges and light handling marks and no varnish remaining. The nipples show moderate damage and some of the screws show light slot wear. The hammer remains strong and the action seems to advance properly. An overall very good example of these rather intriguing large frame revolvers. (56889-264) {ANTIQUE}

Starr Arms Company Model 1863 Army Percussion Revolver

Lot #647 (Sale Order 647 of 711)

serial #38540, .44 cal., 8" round barrel with an about very good bore having good rifling with pinprick pitting and oxidation staining the entire length. The metal surfaces are an overall brown gray patina with traces of original blue in protected areas along with scattered pinprick pitting and oxidation staining. The hammer bears an overall smoky gray case-hardened patina with some fine oxidation staining. The smooth one-piece walnut grips rate very good with light dents, handling marks and an old lightly added varnish. The barrel frame and cylinder are numbered alike and the action seems to function properly. Some of the screws show light slot wear. An honest overall very good example 1863 single action revolver. (56889-184) {ANTIQUE}

Remington Rolling Block Military Musket With Winchester Marking

Lot #648 (Sale Order 648 of 711)

serial #76428, 43 CF, 35" barrel with an excellent bore. The barrel retains about 90% original blue that is lightly flaking to brown and is mixing with areas of light surface oxidation and staining. The barrel is marked on the right side "WRACO" with "B(anchor)" on the left. The frame retains about 60% of the original case color which is flaking to gray and is smoky in appearance. The only markings on the frame consist of the Remington address and patent dates on the upper tang which are faded toward the right side. The dark oil stained walnut stocks rate very good and have a few light dings and handling marks throughout. The near full-length forearm has minor chipping along the cleaning rod channel and is held on with three barrel bands, each having a small "(crown)" marking. The buttstock is unmarked but has a small metal tag with "V-30" pinned between the rear swivel and the lower tang. A military style rear sight is mounted to the barrel, but is missing its slide. The swivels are intact and a cleaning rod is included. The configuration most closely resembles the Egyptian contract but does not have the bayonet lug on the right side of the muzzle. Possibly a prototype or special contract that was re-assigned prior to final finishing and inspection; the rifle is marked as being part of the Winchester Arms collection and is in near excellent condition overall. (46851-7) {ANTIQUE}

British "Geiger" Style Rolling Block Rifle

Lot #649 (Sale Order 649 of 711)

serial #338, 58 RF, 38 1/4" barrel with an excellent bore. The barrel and frame retain about 90% of a later applied blue finish lightly flaking to brown in areas with gray metal blending through. The barrel has a small "(crown) / BP" British proof on the left side along with the number "25". The hammer and block appear to have traces of case color but are mostly a mottled brown. The brass buttplate, triggerguard and nosecap have a mild ochre patina and a few light impact marks. The hardwood stocks rate very good and have a few light dings. The stocks appear to have been lightly sanded with the metal edges being proud and have added finish present. The buttstock has a round Enfield cartouche and several other numbered markings, "325" is painted in white along the toeline. The forearm is held in place with three barrel bands and sling swivels are installed on the forward band and on the buttstock. An Enfield style ramrod is included. This is an interesting British built rifle that resembles Geiger's original rolling block action shape and design but has differences regarding the hammer placement. A unique opportunity that may benefit from further research. (46851-17) {ANTIQUE}

U.S. Model 1903 Rifle By Springfield Armory

Lot #650 (Sale Order 650 of 711)

serial #619238, 30-06, 24" barrel marked "SA / (ordnance bomb) / 9-16" with a bright excellent bore. The underside of the barrel is marked "18B" just below the front sight. The metal surfaces retain about 90% of a professionally applied blue finish that is lightly flaking to brown, the majority of the loss is around the receiver which flaking to more a plum color and the bolt handle which is a mottled gray. The magazine disconnect, safety and knurled bolt head are a pewter gray. The walnut stocks rate excellent with a few very light dings and have been arsenal quality reconditioned. The buttstock features a fingergroove forearm, a single crossbolt and has a straight grip butt with a checkered steel buttplate. The stock does not bear any firing proof or inspector's markings but does have a small "20" stamped behind the triggerguard and "R" in the magazine disconnect channel. Rifle has the correct sights including a front sight hood and included is a modern leather sling marked "I.S.C.O. / 1917 / W.H.F.". An excellent, professionally restored correctly configured rifle. Please note due to the low serial number on this rifle it is not considered safe to shoot and is being sold for collector purposes only. (46649-14) {C&R}

U.S. Model 1903 Rifle By Springfield Armory

Lot #651 (Sale Order 651 of 711)

serial #489850, 30-06, 24" barrel marked "SA / (ordnance bomb) / 10-11" with a gray, lightly pitted bore. The metal surfaces retain about 90% original blue that is flaking to brown and has areas of gray metal showing through. The receiver is mostly a mottled gray. The walnut stocks rate excellent and have are the correct configuration for this vintage featuring a grooved forearm, single crossbolt, straight grip and checkered buttplate. The stock has a few minor dings and bears a crisp boxed "KSM" inspector's cartouche and firing proof and most of its original finish, the handguard has some light added finish present. The front of the triggerguard bears the flaming ordnance bomb along with "N.R.A." stamp showing sale from the Director of Civilian Marksmanship to the National Rifle Association. A very nice, correctly configured 1903 NRA rifle that is in near excellent original condition overall. Please note due to the low serial number on this rifle it is not considered safe to shoot and is being sold for collector purposes only. (46649-2) {C&R}

U.S. Model 1870 Rolling Block Navy Rifle By Springfield Armory

Lot #652 (Sale Order 652 of 711)

serial #46, 50 CF, 32 1/2" barrel with a very good lightly pitted bore that has strong rifling. The barrel is a rich brown with areas of light staining and surface oxidation present. The remaining metal surfaces are a mottled gray and have specks of light brown and light staining blending about. Both barrel and frame are unmarked with the exception of the Remington patent roll marking along the tang and the federal eagle with "USN / SPRINGFIELD / 1870" on the right side of the frame. The dark, oil stained walnut stocks rate about very good and have added finish over light to minor dings and a few small cracks. Rifle is equipped with the earlier style rear sight with the ladder portion broken off near the base. These sights and the lack of the Naval anchor and inspector's markings were found on the very first run of 1870's that Remington produced. They were rejected by the military (due to the rear sight being too far back - 1/2" from the frame) and are considered to be quite scarce as most were either sold commercially or shipped overseas. Also these earlier production rifles have both the post front sight which can be used with a socket style bayonet and also has the locking bayonet stud on the underside. A correct cleaning rod is included. An about very good example overall of these early production contract rifles that are not often seen and can be desirable to collectors. (46851-10) {ANTIQUE}

Remington Model 1901 Rolling Block Target Pistol

Lot #653 (Sale Order 653 of 711)

serial #2033, 44 Russian, 10" half round and half octagonal barrel with an excellent bore. The last of Remington's Rolling Block handgun production, this lovely gun retains about 95% original finish with scattered light to moderate scratches on the barrel which is also starting to thin to a purple / blue color. There is also some light high edge wear and the straw color on the two cross pins is starting to fade. The checkered walnut pistol grip and forend are in good to very good condition with scattered scratches, dings and dents. The rear sight is correct but the front sight has been changed to a windage adjustable style bead front sight. This Rolling Block is in fantastic condition and with just over 700 made. A very desirable collectable. (86651-108) {ANTIQUE} [John and Jan Wills Collection]

Colt New Service Target Revolver

Lot #654 (Sale Order 654 of 711)

serial #57344, 455 Eley, 7 1/2" barrel with a bright excellent bore. This revolver is British proofed and features the flat top frame along with checkered gripstraps and trigger. Metal surfaces of revolver retain 99% restored blue finish completed by John Wills. The trigger and hammer spine are fire blued and sides of hammer are polished bright. The fancy checkered factory grips are numbered in pencil "57155", show brass Rampant Colt medallions and rate very good with even light to moderate wear. A very good restored New Service Target. (16651-85) {C&R} [John and Jan Wills Collection]

Custom John Wills Colt New Service Revolver

Lot #655 (Sale Order 655 of 711)

serial #341321, 22 LR, 7 1/2" barrel with a bright excellent bore. This revolver was converted to 22 by John Wills adding a custom barrel of the right form and shape which is marked on the left side "NEW SERVICE 22 L.R." and sleeving the cylinder to 22 LR. All work is very well done and the revolver retains 99% restored blue finish with the cylinder turning ever-so-slightly plum in color. The revolver features adjustable Patridge sights and is fitted with a lovely pair of Roper target grips. The grips rate excellent, fit perfect and the revolver cycles very crisply. This one will be fun to shoot! (16651-91) [John and Jan Wills Collection]

Colt New Service Revolver

Lot #656 (Sale Order 656 of 711)

serial #327849, 44-40, 7 1/2" barrel with a bright excellent bore. Metal surfaces of revolver retain about 90 Ð 95% original blue finish overall with most loss being due to thinning on the gripstraps which are turning brown and a little muzzle wear. The checkered walnut grips with silver Rampant Colt medallions show light to moderate wear and rate about very good. The trigger and hammer spine retain nice original fire blue and the sides of hammer remain brightly polished. A nice solid New Service revolver. (16651-103) {C&R} [John and Jan Wills Collection]

Colt Officer'S Model Revolver

Lot #657 (Sale Order 657 of 711)

serial #448534, 38 Colt, 7 1/2" barrel with a bright minty bore. This 1920 production revolver exhibits exceptional quality and condition. This second issue target revolver features adjustable sights along with checkered backstrap and trigger. Metal surfaces of revolver retain 98% plus original blue finish with just the slightest bit of muzzle wear. The hammer spine and trigger retain all of their original fire blue finish with the sides of the hammer retaining a bright polish. The diamond checkered walnut grips with silver Rampant Colt medallions are near mint with 98% original finish, crisp checkering and each are pencil-numbered to the revolver. The revolver comes in a nice modern wooden presentation case with cleaning rod and implements. A really lovely Officer's Model Colt revolver. (16651-61) {C&R} [John and Jan Wills Collection]

Colt New Police Target Model Revolver

Lot #658 (Sale Order 658 of 711)

serial #51459, 32 Colt, 6" barrel with a near excellent bore that shows just a tiny bit of frosting. This is a neat transitional revolver marked on left side of barrel "COLT NEW POLICE 32" and on right side of barrel "POLICE / POSITIVE". The left side of the frame is marked in a circular pattern "COLT'S / (Rampant Colt) / NEW POLICE". This target model revolver features a flattop frame with "U" notch rear and blued beaded blade front sights. The condition is very fine with the metal surfaces retaining 95 Ð 97% original blue finish overall. Fire blue on hammer spine is very strong as well as on sides of trigger, the face of the trigger is mostly a smooth gray. Sides of hammer show a little light oxidation staining but are still quite bright. The checkered hard rubber grips are scratch-numbered to the gun and rate excellent with sharp checkering and no chips. The accompanying factory letter refers to the revolver as a Police Positive Target, confirms the configuration and shows a shipment date of April 20, 1907 to a W.S. Brown in Pittsburgh, PA; five guns in shipment. A scarce little Colt only marked this way for a couple of years. (16651-128) {C&R} [John and Jan Wills Collection]

Colt Officer'S Model Target Revolver

Lot #659 (Sale Order 659 of 711)

serial #15895, 22 LR, 6" barrel with a bright minty bore. This revolver features Patridge sights along with checkered backstrap and trigger. The revolver is essentially as-new with 99% plus original blue overall. The checkered walnut Roper style grips rate about mint but could be John Wills made grips in the style of Henry Roper. The revolver comes with a factory letter confirming the configuration and showing shipment to the City of Ottawa, Illinois to the attention of Mayor Fred Spurgen on April 13, 1936; one gun in shipment. (16651-69) {C&R} [John and Jan Wills Collection]

Colt Officer'S Model Revolver

Lot #660 (Sale Order 660 of 711)

serial #302696, 38 Special, 7 1/2" barrel with a bright excellent bore. This 1909 production revolver has adjustable front and rear sights, checkered backstrap and trigger and exhibits Colt's wonderful high luster blue finish. The revolver is in very fine condition retaining about 97% original blue with loss being primarily on sides of muzzle and on front strap. The trigger and hammer spine exhibit 95% bright original fire blue finish with sides of hammer retaining nice bright polish. The diamond checkered walnut grips without medallions are pencil numbered to the gun and rate excellent with crisp checkering and 95% original finish remaining. A very fine Officer's Model revolver. (16651-119) {C&R} [John and Jan Wills Collection]

Tipping & Lawden Model 2B Factory Engraved Pepperbox

Lot #661 (Sale Order 661 of 711)

serial #919, 30 RF, 3" four barrel cluster with good lightly oxidized bore. This little pepperbox shows finely executed factory relief scroll engraving with sunburst pattern on base of breech either side. The barrels feature finely stippled thumbprints on either side with wedges of scroll to front and rear. The barrels retain about 70% original blue finish with the balance bearing a smooth brown patina. The frame retains about 90 Ð 95% original silver-plated finish overall with a lovely tarnish present. The foliate gutta percha grips rate very good with light wear. (16229-374) {ANTIQUE} [Elliott Riggs Collection]

Tipping & Lawden Model 1A Factory Engraved Pepperbox

Lot #662 (Sale Order 662 of 711)

serial #1018, 22 RF, 2 5/8" four barrel cluster with lightly pitted and oxidized bores. The pistol features beautiful relief scroll engraving in very heavy coverage on the frame. The barrel shows finely stippled thumbprints on either side with relief scroll to front and rear. The barrels are an even gray patina with faint traces of original blue in protected areas. The frame retains about 20% original silver-plated finish with the exposed brass bearing a light patina. The foliate gutta percha grips rate about very good with light wear and based on their fit which is slightly off, they may have begun life on another pepperbox. (16229-305) {ANTIQUE} [Elliott Riggs Collection]

Customized Springfield Magazine Sporting Rifle By Paul Wolf

Lot #663 (Sale Order 663 of 711)

serial #178012, 30-06, 24" 9-10 dated barrel with a very good bore which shows strong rifling but with minor frosting in the grooves. The barrel is primarily a plum brown and streaked pewter patina while the action is a darker gray-blue, also showing some sparse minor oxidation. The bolt body is a similar plum and pewter with some light oxidation on the extractor, the bolt now having toned to pewter. The bottom metal as well is primarily a plum brown and pewter and shows the flaming bomb and "NRA" stamp on its front extension. The original military stock rates very good as neatly remodeled by Mr. Paul Wolf. The barrel was turned down slightly and the barrel channel fitted with a piece of walnut which was then neatly re-inletted to accommodate the trimmer barrel contour (in fact Gus Pachmayr would turn the barrels down for Wolf, evidently his shop book shows he did this often for Wolf). The stock has had its tip neatly shaped into a schnabel and both wrist and forearms are neatly checkered with mullered borders. The stock still retains a very good left side 1911-dated cartouche and there is a nickel thong & oiler in the trap beneath the butt. The original rear sling swivel is still in place and a shepherd's crook style swivel loop has been affixed to a dovetail on the underside of the barrel just ahead of the forend. The rifle is sighted with a brass bead front in the original banded sight base and there is a Lyman receiver sight on the rear ring. Evidently Paul Wolf's shop was located in Los Angeles just blocks from Wundhammer's, this very rifle was in Wundhammer's shop at the time of his death no doubt for some manner of service or customizing. There is a very minor crack at the forend tip which appears to have been effectively repaired. A very interesting, mildly sporterized Springfield by yet another Los Angeles gunsmith. (36650-46) {C&R} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Unmarked Custom 1903 Springfield Magazine Sporting Rifle

Lot #664 (Sale Order 664 of 711)

serial #456576, 30-06, 24" 3-11 dated barrel with a mostly bright about very good bore which shows strong rifling, some minor frosting within the grooves, but a couple pits about halfway down its length. The metal surfaces all retain about 95% hot immersion blue which was polished but not overly buffed. The bolt body remains mostly bright with scattered oxidation staining while the handle and knob have toned to more of a dull pewter, the knob with some light oxidation. The gun is stocked very nicely in English walnut, classic style with a rounded shadow line left side cheekpiece with generous checkered panels with borders at the grip and a wrap-around pattern at the forend. There is a scant schnabel, hard rubber gripcap and a solid antique red rubber recoil pad which has hardened and deteriorated slightly from the years. The gun is sighted with a Lyman blade front whose bead has broken out, in the original front band and sight base, while the rear receiver ring has been fitted with a long slide Lyman aperture sight; the very leading edge of the magazine cut off was relieved for clearance of the windage knob. There is a crack in the stock to the rear of the receiver tang, it could likely be arrested if one wished, it appears very old and is tight. Really a nicely executed rifle exhibiting nice craftsmanship, like so many of these fine prewar rifles do, the many fine local craftsmen who turned them out may never be identified. (36650-81) {C&R} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Custom Large Ring Mauser Sporting Magazine Rifle By Toothman

Lot #665 (Sale Order 665 of 711)

serial #7000a, 30-06, 22" barrel with an about very good bore which shows strong rifling with light frosting its full length. The barreled action retains about 90-92% original blue, the loss is due to even fading and toning to plum-brown. The bolt body was polished bright and showed some nice cross-hatched burnishing, strong remnants of which remain, also with operational marks and some light pitting present; the bolt knob has a somewhat strange treatment which may have been an attempt at knurling or stippling. The bottom metal has toned to a pewter and brown patina and has been nicely converted to a lever-release detachable floorplate. The rifle is stocked classic style in English walnut with a rounded left side shadow line cheekpiece, the stock rating about very good overall. There is a wrap-over checkered pattern at the grip with dual borders and a full wrap-around pattern at the forend. The rifle features a bone forend tip, blued steel gripcap and swivel studs and has an Airocel recoil pad at the butt for a 14" length of pull, the pad is compressing slightly from age. The stock shows a small chip missing from the rear of the receiver tang, the bolt is numbered to a another rifle and there is some synthetic wood in the barrel channel which seems to indicate that this barrel was either set back or a different barrel with a longer lead section over the chamber was once installed. The rifle is sighted with a banded sporting ramp front which holds a small ivory bead, it features a matted face but the hood is no longer present, the rear receiver bridge has a Redfield 100 micrometer receiver sight installed. They rifle was once broken at the wrist and shows a repair going vertically through the bottom of the pistolgrip, likely a wood screw or other, which has been covered over with a wooden plug, it does not appear as though the break went completely through the entire wrist. The top of the barrel is hand-stamped "Made By BJ Toothman Fox Okla.", and unincorporated township in Carter County. B J Toothman evidently was a prominent oilman and according to family tradition a friend of John Dubiel, the checkering indeed appears very Dubiel-like on this arm. While somewhat rudimentary, the design seems sound and the execution truly not bad, an interesting rifle which was likely a one-off made by this prominent local oilman, likely due to his friendship with stock maker John Dubiel. (36650-72) {C&R} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Unmarked Custom 1903 Springfield Magazine Sporting Rifle

Lot #666 (Sale Order 666 of 711)

serial #348805, 30-06, 24" barrel with a bright about excellent bore which shows the beginning of some very light frosting in the grooves. The barreled action retains about 95% original blue, the loss is due primarily to even fading and some light high edge wear, the blue stronger on the receiver. The bolt shows some light operational wear with toning slightly to pewter on the knob and some extremely light pitting present on the face of the bolt. The bottom metal shows a bit more wear and a few more scratches and handling marks from the years. The rifle is stocked classic style, without cheekpiece, in a nice piece of American black walnut showing some very lovely grain figure in the butt, especially on its right side. This example appears to be from the unknown Chicago-area maker with the bottom of the pistolgrip shaped in a light "S" curve. The stock itself rates very good plus with only minor handling marks from use afield, most prevalent on the left stock flat. The grip panels are bordered while the forearm pattern is wraparound, both are very nice. The gun wears QD swivel studs and has a 13 5/8" length of pull to the grooved trapdoor buttplate. The rifle is sighted with a Lyman ivory bead front in the original armory band and ramp and a long slide a Lyman is in place on the rear bridge. As mentioned there are some small scratches on the floorplate, around the periphery of the rear guard screw hole, and there is a small flake missing at the stock beneath the bolt handle, neither of these are obtrusive. A very pleasing unmarked sporter exhibiting very classic between-the-wars influence. (36650-87) {C&R} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Unmarked Custom 1903 Springfield Magazine Sporting Rifle

Lot #667 (Sale Order 667 of 711)

serial #617266, 30-06, 24" 11-15 dated barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barreled action retains about 90% original blue, the loss due primarily to even fading and some light high edge and contact point wear. The bolt body shows operational marks and the handle has been lightly sculpted and is rather graceful with the knob toning to pewter and showing some light remnants of pinprick pitting. The bottom metal is primarily a mottled gray blue and the shows remnants of the flaming bomb and "NRA" marking. The rifle is stocked classic style without cheekpiece in a nice grade of American black walnut. The stock rates very good with the expected minor dings and handling marks from the years, showing some drying checks to the highly figured wood in the right side of the butt. There are nice checkered panels on the swept pistolgrip with a small Germanic wrap-around pattern on the forearm, the front extension of the guard is raised in a slight island above the forearm area and is very pleasing. Additionally there is a small chip and a light crack beginning at the rear of the tang, it would be an easy fix. The stock has a nice hard rubber forend tip and gripcap, the gripcap with a small chip at its leading edge. There is an un-engraved the German silver oval monogram plate along the toeline, the rifle has 1" sling swivels and the length of pull to the hardened, slightly collapsed rifle pad is 13 3/4". The underside of the barrel shows what is likely a star-gauge number "D171". The rifle is sighted with a Sheard style bead on the original banded ramp and base with the rear receiver bridge showing a Lyman receiver sight. The left side of the receiver has been fitted with a Griffin & Howe style base numbered "914". A very pleasing, sadly unmarked, example with some very nice features and exhibiting quality of workmanship throughout. (36650-77) {C&R} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Unmarked Custom 1903 Springfield Magazine Sporting Rifle

Lot #668 (Sale Order 668 of 711)

serial #174356, 257 Roberts, 24" Johnson Automatics barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barreled action retains perhaps 85-90% original blue, the loss is due to overall light fading and wear marks from use afield. The bolt body and handle are mostly bright with only some minor scattered oxidation staining. The shroud and its attendant parts neatly reblued at the time of the sporterizing. The bottom metal shows an even mix of fading original blue and pewter gunmetal gray, the rear guard screw with some slot damage. The gun was stocked very nicely in a lighter English walnut. The stock rates about very good with overall dings and scratches and handling marks with the beginning of a light crack at the rear of the receiver tang, also with some oil soaking in this area. There are four nicely executed bordered checkered panels, now worn nearly smooth from the years of use, and the bottom of the pistolgrip is shaped in an "S" style curve. There is a schnabel forend tip and dual recoil crossbolts and the rifle currently has an older, somewhat degraded, Mershon rifle pad installed which has hardened and cracked with the years, the current length of pull being 13 1/4". The rifle is sighted with a Sheard style brass bead in the banded front sight base and there is a Lyman longleaf receiver sight at the rear ring. An attractive unmarked sporter, Mr. Petrov had conjectured may have been made by Singer, the barrel clearly a later addition than the original receiver and a stocking work. (36650-89) {C&R} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Unmarked Custom 1903 Rock Island Magazine Sporting Rifle

Lot #669 (Sale Order 669 of 711)

serial #155259, 30-06, 24" 10-09 dated barrel with a very good bore which shows strong rifling but with frosting within the grooves its full-length. The metal surfaces have faded to a darker gray and plum patina mixing with streaks of pewter and gunmetal gray. The bolt knob and handle toning to pewter with the shroud showing traces of oil-quenched case-hardening. The bottom metal as well is more of a pewter and the floorplate has been very neatly engraved "Charles B Gillson/Chicago/1913". The rifle is stocked in a nice grade of American black walnut, classic style without cheekpiece showing flat bottom pistolgrip and no mentionable comb flutes. The stock rates about very good with some original varnish and overall minor dings and handling marks from the years also showing an antique repair to a crack through the left side of the stock from the left of the tang to the left of the triggerguard, also with a minor chip which was re-affixed at the rear of the receiver tang; the crack did not go fully through the wrist but does reappear below the rear sight inletting continuing into the magazine box on the right side of the arm. There is an additional, very well-done repair to an old chip at the toe. The nicest feature on the rifle is perhaps the steel buttplate is very neatly engraved overall in a diamond crosshatch pattern which makes it look very much like basketweave. The top tang of the buttplate is very neatly engraved in some loose scroll and the length of pull is 13 3/4". The gun is sighted with a Sheard style brass bead in the original sight base and a longleaf Lyman at the rear. Charles B. Gillson was a Chicago attorney specializing primarily in patent law. While the identity of the stock maker eludes us the work seems to have been nicely executed (the sling swivels are somewhat rudimentary) and was rather a nice rifle in its day (it still is). (36650-25) {C&R} [Michael Petrov Collection]

Colt First Model Match Target Woodsman Semi-Auto Pistol

Lot #670 (Sale Order 670 of 711)

serial #MT3273, 22 Long Rifle, 6 5/8" barrel with an excellent bore. This 1939 manufactured pistol retains about 97% of its original blue finish with some light silvering of the high edges. The one piece "Elephant Ear" checkered walnut grip is in good condition with scattered light scratches and dents present but are split down the front and will separate into two pieces when disassembled. There is a second fracture in the grip next to the first one that was repaired and appears to be holding. This "Bullseye Match" features a smooth faced Patridge front sight and Colt adjustable rear sight. No magazine is provided. This pistol only lacks a magazine and some expert repair on the grips to get it shooting again. (86520-2036) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

U.S. Marked Colt Woodsman Match Target Semi-Auto Pistol

Lot #671 (Sale Order 671 of 711)

serial #MT14404, 22 LR, 6 5/8" barrel with an excellent bore. This 1943 made pistol retains about 95% original blue finish with most of the loss to high edge wear and silvering at the muzzle. The grip frame is starting to thin from handling but the bluing remains strong. The factory plastic checkered "elephant ear" style grips with molded Rampant Colt logo are in near excellent condition with light handling wear and a few isolated compressed diamond points. This pistol is equipped with the Coltmaster adjustable rear sight and Patridge front sight. The left side of the frame below "The Woodsman" marking has a U.S. Property stamp with Lt. Col. Guy H Drewry's initials on the right side of the frame. The provided magazine has the legend "Colt Woodsman Cal.22 L.R. Match Target Mod." stamped on the base. This pistol will make a nice addition to the Colt collector's kit. (86520-187) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Smith & Wesson Model 1891 Single Shot Target Pistol

Lot #672 (Sale Order 672 of 711)

serial #17508, 32 S&W, 8" barrel with an excellent bore. This first model pistol retains about 85% plus original blue finish with the greatest loss on the side plate. The side plate has been lightly cleaned with thinning finish that has a few light oxidation blemishes, scattered pitting on the edges and some dings toward the top. The remaining metal surfaces have lightly flaked on the forestrap and lower right frame in addition to scattered light oxidation blemishes and pits. The hammer and trigger guard's case-hardened colors have thinned with some colors visible in addition to light oxidation stains and scattered light pitting. The trigger has worn to gunmetal gray. The factory diamond checkered hard rubber extension grips with S&W monogram are unnumbered but remain in near excellent condition with some light handling marks. The pistol has the correct sights, all appropriate parts are correctly numbered to the gun and there is slight play between the barrel and frame. With only about 229 made in 32 S&W these guns remain desirable by collectors. (86520-263) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Smith & Wesson Perfected Single Shot Target Pistol

Lot #673 (Sale Order 673 of 711)

serial #6359, 22 LR, 10" barrel with a lightly frosted and pitted bore. This third model pistol retains about 96% original blue finish with some light silvering at the muzzle and along the left side of the barrel. The metal surfaces exhibit some scattered light scratches and light oxidation blemishes. The hammer and trigger retain bold case-hardened colors that have thinned on the trigger from use. The factory diamond checkered walnut extension grips with gold S&W medallions are correctly hand numbered to the gun and remain in near excellent condition with some light scratches, dents and slightly compressed diamond points. The pistol is equipped with a Patridge front sight and adjustable rear sight. All appropriate parts are correctly numbered to the gun and there is slight play between the barrel and frame. (86520-2960) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Smith & Wesson Model 32 Regulation Police Target Revolver

Lot #674 (Sale Order 674 of 711)

serial #657271, 32 S&W Long, 4" pinned barrel with an excellent bore. This rare, 1957 made post war version of the Regulation Police retains about 99% professionally reapplied blue finish that is nearly factory quality. The artisan that blued the gun was able to retain crisp markings and sharp edges. The revolver has a light turn ring on the cylinder, some oxidation bubbling running along the crease of the recoil shield and frame, and few shallow pits with new finish in them. The case-hardened colors on the trigger and serrated trigger of this five screw round butt revolver have faded but are still visible. The face of the trigger appears to have been lightly polished to bright silver with light operation marks present on the trigger and hammer. The diamond checkered factory walnut grips with silver S&W medallions are in near excellent condition with a few light handling marks. All appropriate parts including the grips are correctly numbered to the revolver. According to the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson 3rd Edition by Jim Supica & Richard Nahas, a few high serial number guns were made after 1956 with a fourth side plate screw and a few Target versions have been reported with 4 inch barrels. They also reported that 196 Target versions were made in 1957 in the low 657XXX serial number range. This gun includes an original "Sun Ray" factory box that is correctly end labeled to the gun with "T-Spec" hand written on it and is hand numbered in grease pencil on the bottom of the box. The box remains in very good condition with one torn corner, some oil stains and light handling wear. (86520-997) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Smith & Wesson Model 1950 38/44 Heavy Duty Revolver

Lot #675 (Sale Order 675 of 711)

serial #S77282, 38 Special, 4" pinned barrel with an excellent bore. This pre-model 20 revolver retains about 97% original blue finish with some slight high edge wear, silvering at the muzzle, turn ring on the cylinder and some light scratches on the cylinder. A few faint oxidation blemishes were noted and the case-hardened colors on the hammer and trigger remain robust. The diamond checkered walnut factory grips with silver S&W medallions are correctly numbered to the gun and exhibit some light dents, scratches and dings. The right grip panel has a small repair on the front strap side at the top. Overall this is a very nice condition 38/44 with some light use. (86520-1404) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

U.S. Model 1833 Dragoon Sabre By Ames

Lot #676 (Sale Order 676 of 711)

34 1/8" blade, 39 1/2" overall length. The blade remains bright overall with scattered spots of fine oxidation staining more pronounced at the ricasso along with some light dings and handling marks and a very small chip about mid-length in the main edge. The obverse blade is etched in script near the hilt "N.P. Ames / Cutler / Springfield / 1837" in four lines and is stamped "WS". The reverse side is etched in script "United States" above a light foliate spray. The leather washer is intact and the half-basket triple branch guard with forward curved quillion has a nice tarnished ochre patina and is decorated with light engraved accenting lines and is stamped "WS" on the quillion. The leather wrapped handle remains intact with light crazing and flaking and the braided wire wrapping has loosened slightly but remains present and intact. The scabbard shows moderate pitting and oxidation with a modest dent about 16" from the tip which is starting to split on both sides and one of the hanger rings is no longer present. The drag is stamped "WS" on the reverse side and "H.K.C." and "ORD" on the obverse side. Overall a very good plus example dragoon sabre from a sought-after maker. (56833-1)

Winchester Model 1873 Third Model Lever Action Rifle

Lot #677 (Sale Order 677 of 711)

serial #358251B, 38-40 Win., 24" octagon barrel with a very good bore showing good evident rifling but pinprick pitting and frosting the entire length. The metal surfaces are an overall dull brown patina with light silvering along the edges, scattered pinprick pitting and fine oxidation, light rounding of some the edges, light scratches and handling marks. The plain straight grip walnut stock and forend rate very good, the stocks having some thin small cracks in the wrist at the rear tang along with other light handling marks and minor darkening along the crescent buttplate. The forearm is in similar condition with light chipping along the forend nose cap, light dents and handling marks. The rifle is equipped with a fixed front sight and a semi-buckhorn rear sight. One of the forend cap screws is a bit short and some of the other screws show minor slot damage. The dust cover is present and the action seems to function properly. A honest third model rifle with a lot of antique rustic appeal. (56724-264) {ANTIQUE}

Winchester Model 1873 Third Model Lever Action Rifle

Lot #678 (Sale Order 678 of 711)

serial #171835A, 32-20 Win, 24" round barrel with a dark pitted bore. The barrel and magazine are an overall dull brown with traces of original blue in protected areas between the barrel and magazine tube along with a few light handling marks and a light pit or two here or there. The action bears an overall brown patina with light striations, generous traces of original blue in protected areas, light silvering along the edges with scattered fine oxidation staining and sporadic spots of light pitting and minor scratches; the crescent buttplate is a dull brown with light pinprick pitting and spots of oxidation more so along the heel. The plain walnut stock and forend rate very good with honest handling marks, the buttstock perhaps a shade or two darker than the forend. The rifle is equipped with a fixed front sight and serrated sporting rear sight. The dust cover is present and the action operates properly. An about very good example third model 1873 rifle. (56892-8) {ANTIQUE}

Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle

Lot #679 (Sale Order 679 of 711)

serial #350282, 38 WCF, 24" octagon barrel with a fine bore showing some scattered very fine pitting and good rifling the entire length. The metal surfaces are an overall brown with perhaps 20% original blue in protected areas, the lower tang a dull gun metal with areas of fine oxidation staining. The plain walnut buttstock with crescent buttplate and forend rate very good plus with light dents and blemishes retaining much original satin finish. Rifle is equipped with a fixed blade front sight and a serrated Rocky Mountain rear sight. An honest nice looking 1906 manufactured 1892 rifle. (56837-21) {C&R}

Winchester Model 1886 Lightweight Takedown Rifle

Lot #680 (Sale Order 680 of 711)

serial #159253A, 33 WCF, 24" barrel with a very good bore with fine pitting within the grooves slight more prominent at the breech. The barrel and magazine retain about 95% nicely applied blue with areas of light gray wear along the muzzle and right side of the barrel above the forearm and collar along with some scattered fine oxidation staining. The action retains about 95-97% matching added blue with light silvering along the edges and scattered fine oxidation staining, the loading gate a dull smoky gray. The plain walnut stock and forend rate very good having been lightly refinished with a handful of light dents and handling marks in an added light varnish showing areas of fading and staining. The checkered hard rubber shotgun buttplate rates very good plus with some minor chipping and handling marks. The rifle is equipped with a white bead Sheard style front sight and a Marble's adjustable sporting rear sight. An overall very good condition refinished Lightweight which should make a great "old style" hunting rifle. (56520-3724) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

U.S. Model 1795 Flintlock Musket By Springfield Armory

Lot #681 (Sale Order 681 of 711)

75 cal., 44 1/4" barrel with a lightly oxidized bore. The metal surfaces on type III musket are an overall pleasing bright gun metal patina with light markings from being lightly cleaned some time ago with scattered pinprick pitting and handling marks with a 1/2" shallow impact mark in the lockplate just behind the hammer. The barrel shows a lightly softened "U.S.", eaglehead and firing proof, the lockplate shows a fading "U.S." in script above eagle and "SPRINGFIELD" in arch with date of "1812"; the buttplate tang is dated "1813". The stock rates good overall with an abundance of handling marks from the years, a 4" chip along the left front edge, a crack through the wrist repaired with small wooden plugs at the rear of the lock, top of the wrist and two iron brads in the left stock and is a bit shy of the metal at the toe of the buttplate and front of the triggerguard which no longer mounts flush. There are no cartouches in the stock however there is a capital "B P" stamped in the triggerplate. There is no evidence of a reconversion to flint and what appears to be a proper ramrod and sling swivels are present, the rear band is loose due to the cleaning. Included with the musket is a copy of an original sales receipt from Norm Flayderman signed and dated by Mr. Flayderman "6/28/76" describing the musket as a U.S. Model 1808 musket. A rather neat Springfield musket with ties to one of the late great experts on antique firearms. (56908-1) {ANTIQUE}

Mannlicher Schoenauer Model 1903 Bolt Action Carbine

Lot #682 (Sale Order 682 of 711)

serial #11429, 6.5x54 mm MS, 17 5/8" barrel with a bright fine bore. The metal surfaces retain about 95% original blue, loss primarily light toning to gray on the receiver and silvering along the edges and on the trapdoor buttplate along with areas of dried protective grease. The triggerguard is also engraved with what appears to be a coyote. The full-length checkered pistolgrip walnut stock with raised cheekpiece rates very good with a few light handling marks and some light dents along the edge of the cheekpiece. Carbine is numbered alike on the barrel, receiver, butter knife bolt handle and interior of the stock, the belly of the buttstock is also numbered "27571". The carbine is equipped with a standard front sight minus the hood protector, two leaf rear sight, single factory magazine and double set triggers. A solid very good condition Model 1903 sporting carbine. (56837-1) {C&R}

U.S. Model 1841 Mississippi Rifle By Robbins & Lawrence

Lot #683 (Sale Order 683 of 711)

54 cal., 33" barrel with an oxidized bore and light traces of rifling still visible. The lockplate is marked "ROBBINS / & / LAWRENCE / U.S." ahead of the hammer and "WINDSOR, VT / 1849" vertically behind the hammer. The barrel is dull brown overall with light traces of bright metal visible along with scattered pinprick pitting and oxidation leaving barrel markings no longer visible and the front sight no longer present. The lock is a slightly lighter smoky gray also with fine pinprick pitting and oxidation mainly on the top of the hammer. The brass furniture has a mellowed goldenrod patina with light handling marks and is marked "U.S." on the tang of the buttplate. The walnut stock rates very good overall having been lightly refinished long ago with light handling marks, slightly rounded edges and two mellowed but visible inspector cartouches. Included with the rifle is a crudely fashioned period ramrod. A neat looking honest "Mississippi" rifle. (56857-20) {ANTIQUE}

Providence Tool Company South Carolina Contract Peabody Carbine

Lot #684 (Sale Order 684 of 711)

50-70 RF, 20" barrel with an about very good bore having strong evident rifling but spots of pinprick pitting and oxidation the entire length. The barrel and breechblock are brown overall with traces of original blue along the protected edges of the stock along with a couple minor handling marks and a few spots of fine pitting and oxidation staining. The frame is an even balance of dull brown and muted gray with scattered pinprick pitting and oxidation staining. The lever, barrel band, triggerguard, hammer and buttplate show generous amounts of original case colors toning to brown with some light handling marks, pinprick pitting and areas of fine oxidation. The lockplate still shows strong case colors lightly mellowing to gray remaining vivid in the protected areas around and in front of the hammer. The left side of the frame is properly marked and the tang of the buttplate is marked "SC" at the heel. The buttstock and forearm rate very good showing and old nice cleaning with ample light impact and handling marks, much varnish but no evidence of any cartouche, the wrist is stamped with what appears to be a lightly fading vertical "T" above a deeply struck "4". Carbine is equipped with a standard fixed post front sight, folding leaf rear sight and the sling ring and bar are present and intact. The hammer remains strong and the action remains mechanically functional. An overall very good contract Peabody carbine. (56915-6) {ANTIQUE}

U.S. Model 1898 Krag Carbine By Springfield Armory

Lot #685 (Sale Order 685 of 711)

serial #133843, 30-40 Krag, 22" barrel with a very good plus to fine bore having some specks of very light pitting with strong rifling the entire length. The barrel is an overall brown-gray patina with scattered spots of pinprick pitting and oxidation slightly more pronounced around the front sight. The oil-quenched case colors of the receiver, loading gate and magazine cover have faded to a dull gray. The bolt body has mellowed to gun metal overall and the extractor is a dull gray almost matching that of the receiver. The stock and handguard rate very good overall with honest handling marks, a lightly fading 1901 inspectors cartouche and circle P firing proof. There is a large "30" stamped in the comb at the heel and a slightly smaller "4" in the center of the wrist. The rear sight is a 1901 rifle sight and the stock is not equipped with a sling ring. A three piece cleaning rod is present in the butt. A nice overall very good plus example model 1898 Krag carbine. (56520-1156) {ANTIQUE} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Winder Musket

Lot #686 (Sale Order 686 of 711)

serial #107899, .22 LR, 28" barrel with a very good bore that is mostly bright but has areas of light pitting throughout. The metal surfaces retain about 98-99% original blue that is lightly flaking to brown and has light fading at the edges, nosecap and lower tang. The lever and breechblock are a mottled gray. The near full length walnut forearm and straight grip buttstock rate excellent and have nearly all their original finish and a few light dings and scratches. Rifle is equipped with a Beech combination flip-up front sight and has a Buffington adjustable rear. Mounted to the upper tang is a Lyman combination rear sight with aperture. The original sling swivels are intact and rifle is in excellent condition overall. (46902-1) {C&R}

Sako Forester Mannlicher Bolt Action Carbine

Lot #687 (Sale Order 687 of 711)

serial #103069, 243 Win, 20" barrel with a bright, excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 99% original blue with some very light wear noted toward the muzzle area. The full length checkered walnut Monte Carlo buttstock rates excellent and has a few very light dings. The original front sight, with hood, is intact and there is no rear sight present. The receiver is grooved for mounts and a set of sling swivels are included. An excellent example overall. (46520-3005) [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Winchester 1885 High Wall Sporting Rifle

Lot #688 (Sale Order 688 of 711)

serial #69719, 45-90, 26 1/4" part round part octagon #2 weight barrel with a very good bore that has strong rifling but also light pitting throughout. The barrel retains about 90% original blue that is flaking to a mottled brown and mixing with areas of light surface oxidation and has a few light handling and tool marks present. The frame is toning to a pewter gray with some scattered light oxidation and light staining as well. The smooth walnut stocks rate excellent and have been lightly cleaned with added finish applied. The ebony inlayed schnabel tipped forearm has a small chip at its base and the straight grip buttstock has a Pachmayr rifle pad installed. Rifle is equipped with a blade front sight and a Rocky Mountain rear sight. A very good example made in 1894 in a desirable caliber and barrel style. (46520-3698) {ANTIQUE} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Interesting Mediterranean Flintlock Pistol

Lot #689 (Sale Order 689 of 711)

About .60 caliber, 13" round cannon style barrel with a lightly oxidized bore. The barrel is primarily a mottled brown with areas of pewter metal shining through around nicely damascened silver tulip and floral designs which extend through the tang. The lock has similar patterns along the plate, side of the hammer and front of the frizzen, the lock screws have similar silver overlay. The silver has a mild tarnish but is mostly bright along the edges. The nickel silver side plate and triggerguard have martial designs with the sideplate being deeply cast with a panoplies of military themes. The triggerguard's finial has a floral pattern dissimilar from the barrel and lock. The Mediterranean hardwood stock rates about very good and has deep floral relief carvings along with silver wire inlay intertwined with silver pins and brass petals that form flower patterns and cover much of the surface. The wood has a few small dings and chips along with other light handling marks. The pistol is unmarked and the lock appears to function correctly. A truly interesting and ornate Mediterranean style flint lock pistol that was likely made for the tourist trade. (46751-18) {ANTIQUE}

Newton Model 1922 Mauser Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #690 (Sale Order 690 of 711)

serial #29530/4234, 256 Newton, 24" barrel with a near excellent bore that has a few very light pits toward the muzzle. The metal surfaces retain about 80% of the original blue that is thinning to gray and blending with brown patina and areas of very light staining. The barrel is German proofed and is engraved "CHAS. NEWTON RIFLE CORP. / BUFFALO, N.Y." on the top surface just ahead of the rear sight. The checkered pistolgrip walnut stock with schnabel tip forend rate near excellent with light handling marks and a few lightly flattened points. The stock has a light added finish and swivel studs have been installed. The butt has the original Neidner style serrated steel buttplate with a rudimentarily etched llama at the heel. Rifle features a beaded front sight and dual folding leaf rear sight. The receiver bridges have been tapped for mounts which had been previously installed based on the present wear markings. This model is listed as having opposed double set triggers, however a standard Mauser style trigger is installed. Both the stock and triggerguard are cut for the double triggers and all of the remaining parts, including the butter knife handled bolt have been numbered appropriately to match. Approximately 100 of these fine sporting rifles were imported from Germany and this is overall a near excellent example Newton Model 1922 rifle. (46928-1) {C&R}

Winchester Model 52-C Custom Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #691 (Sale Order 691 of 711)

serial #81995C, 22 LR, 24" matted rib half octagon half round barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 97% original blue finish on the custom O. Geyger & Co. Krupp steel barrel, receiver and triggerguard with some areas beginning to tone to a slight brown patina; the bolt handle has toned to pewter. The custom checkered pistolgrip walnut buttstock with left side round shadowline cheekpiece and forend with rosewood forend tip rate excellent overall with a few light handling marks and dents present. This rifle is outfitted with bases for a target scope however iron sights are present as well. A single detachable magazine is present. This custom Model 52-C was professionally modified and is in excellent condition overall. (156520-2707) [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Winchester Model 52-C Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #692 (Sale Order 692 of 711)

serial #92585C, 22 LR, 28" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 99% original blue finish with a small spot fading on the underside of the triggerguard. The plain pistolgrip walnut buttstock and target forend rate excellent overall with some handling marks and dings present. Featured is a Lyman 57W rear aperture sight, however there is no front sight. Included with this rifle are an aluminum handstop and a single detachable magazine. A very fine rifle in excellent condition overall. (156520-636) {C&R}[Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Winchester Model 1873 Third Model Saddle Ring Carbine

Lot #693 (Sale Order 693 of 711)

serial #686094B, 44 WCF, 20" barrel with a good bore showing some light scattered pitting. The metal surfaces have evenly toned to a mottled pewter brown patina throughout; the barrel and receiver with oxidation staining present and some clusters of pitting. The loading gate still has traces of fire blue finish remaining whereas the hammer and lever are toned to pewter brown as well. The plain straight grip walnut buttstock and forend rate good to near very good with some handling marks and dings from the years as well as some areas where the finish is thinned out. Made in 1914, this is an honest 1873 rifle in good condition overall. (156520-1755) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Winchester Model 55 Takedown Lever Action Rifle

Lot #694 (Sale Order 694 of 711)

serial #1076415, 30 WCF, 24" round barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 85-90% original blue finish with some honest light fading in certain areas, most of the loss due to flaking on the receiver and nosecap; the lever has some significant operational loss and surface oxidation as well. The plain straight grip walnut buttstock and forend rate very good to near excellent overall with a few handling marks and dings present. A very nice example of a Model 55 in a very shootable state of condition. (156520-3659) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle

Lot #695 (Sale Order 695 of 711)

serial #668202, 38-55 WCF, 26" round barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel and magazine tube retain 85-90% original blue finish with some thinning present as well as some light surface oxidation. The action and lever have been cleaned to a pewter tone throughout with some oxidation staining and scattered light traces of blue present. The plain straight grip walnut buttstock and forend rate very good overall with some handling marks and dents present as well as a small chip on the top front right edge of the wrist. A very good example overall. (156520-3672) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Winchester Model 64 Deluxe "Deer Rifle" Lever Action Rifle

Lot #696 (Sale Order 696 of 711)

serial #1407208, 32 WS, 24" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 85% original blue with the barrel showing a few spots of handling wear and some light scratches; the receiver shows some handling wear that has turned to gunmetal gray in the appropriate areas on the front of the receiver and on the upper tang with a few scattered spots of oxidation and light freckling. The buttplate is blue fading to gray with scattered spotty oxidation. The deluxe checkered pistolgrip stock and beavertail forearm rate very good plus with multiple light handling blemishes, a few minor dings, and an added finish that has spilled over onto the upper tang during application. The gun features a plastic pistolgrip cap and sling swivel mounts. Included are non-original sights: Lyman front red bead sight and Marbles leaf rear sight. (126520-3675) {C&R} (Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection)

Smith & Wesson Second Model Single Shot Target Pistol

Lot #697 (Sale Order 697 of 711)

serial #516, 22 S, L, LR, 10" barrel with a lightly frosted bore. This pistol retains about 85% original factory blue with most of the loss on the sides of the barrel. The front strap has some light silvering and the case-hardened colors remain bold on the hammer but have thinned on the triggerguard. The unnumbered checkered hard rubber extension grips are in superb condition with slight handling wear present. All appropriate parts are correctly numbered to the pistol. This nice condition pistol has a thin Patridge style front sight; "Model of 91" marked barrel and still locks up tight. (86520-3952) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Custom Remington Model 1917 Sporting Magazine Rifle

Lot #698 (Sale Order 698 of 711)

serial #529501, 30-06, 24" barrel with a very good plus to near excellent bore which shows strong rifling but with some extremely minor frosting. The metal surfaces retain about 85-90% professional hot immersion blue with light high edge wear and fading chiefly along the surfaces of the barrel and the bow of the guard, which also shows some light oxidation. The bolt handle has toned primarily to pewter and there is some light scratching near the rear guard screw. The right receiver race and magazine follower have been jeweled and the bolt body nicely cross-hatch damascened, as is common on early Griffin & Howe examples. The rear receiver bridge has been neatly re-contoured and filled and the barrel professionally shortened and crowned. The checkered pistolgrip classic style English walnut stock rates very good plus to near excellent with lovely oil finish and only minor dings and handling marks from light use. It is extremely Griffin & Howe-like with the large quick-detachable studs that they are known for. The stock features borderless checkered panels at the grip with a wrap-around forearm pattern, an ebony forend tip, hard rubber pistolgrip cap, left side rounded cheekpiece and a smooth very Neidner-like steel buttplate. There is an oval German silver monogram plate along the toeline engraved "S.M.". The rifle is sighted with a banded sporting ramp front with Hartley wedge-style front sight while the right of the rear receiver bridge wears a Lyman receiver sight base, its bridge is no longer present. The left side of the receiver has a Griffin & Howe telescopic sight base and ring set. The rings currently support a Hensoldt Wetzlar Ziel-Dialyt 4X telescopic sight with post and crosshair reticle and slightly cloudy optics. The trigger seems to have been honed and polished for a nice clean crisp pull and G&H-style quick detachable sling swivels are included. While completely unmarked, the rifle exhibits numerous characteristics of those made by Seymour Griffin and is certainly very high quality. Really a superb rifle with attention to detail and flawless execution; further diligent study may prove the identity of the craftsmen who built the rifle. (3,46734-3) {C&R}

Webley And Scott Boxlock Model 700 Double Ejector Shotgun

Lot #699 (Sale Order 699 of 711)

serial #140187, 20 Ga, 28" barrels with a matted rib choked improved modified and full. The barrels retain 98% original blued finish. The frame retains 95% of its case-hardened finish with the exception of light slivering along the lower edges. The checkered straight grip walnut buttstock has a grooved butt for a length of pull of 14 9/16" and drops 1 3/4" and 2 1/4". The walnut finish on the stock and forend rates excellent with the exception of a small ding on the forend checkering. The gun features double triggers, ejectors, and an automatic safety. This gun is in excellent overall condition. (176815-59)

Custom Mauser Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #700 (Sale Order 700 of 711)

serial #31584, .338-06, 21 1/2" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 99% original polished blue finish. A muzzle brake has been professionally installed on the barrel. The smooth fiddleback pistol grip walnut stock with a flared left cheek piece with shadow line rates excellent with the exception of a few light handling marks. Included with this fine firearm are 1" Buehler rings. This Custom Mauser is in excellent overall condition. (176520-1628) [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Browning Superposed Over Under Shotgun

Lot #701 (Sale Order 701 of 711)

serial# 24286, 12 Ga, 30" ventilated rib barrels choked full with bright excellent bores. The barrels retain 95% original blue showing even wear and slivering along the high edges of the muzzles and rib edges, however 1/3 of the rib is starting to detach from the solder on the lower part of the barrel. The frame retains 90% of its finish showing slivering on the lower left side along with some spots of light oxidation. The long tang trigger guard shows 90% blue remaining and the blued trigger is worn to silver on its face. The nicely figured round knob pistolgrip stock and round forearm rate very good to excellent displaying a few minor nicks in the gloss finish and exhibiting very good checkering. An original factory buttplate is present providing a length of 14 3/8" with drops of 1 1/2" at the comb, 2 3/8" at the heel. The gun features a single selective trigger, ejectors, and non automatic safety. (176759-46)

Browning Citori Over Under Shotgun

Lot #702 (Sale Order 702 of 711)

serial #18008PR183, .410 bore, 26" ventilated rib barrels choked modified and improved cylinder with bright excellent bores. The metal surfaces retain 99% original blue finish. The checkered walnut pistol grip stock and forend rate excellent with the exception of a few light handling marks. A black browning factory buttplate is present, with a 14 1/4" length of pull. The gun features a single selective trigger, ejectors, and non automatic safety. This Browning Citori is in excellent overall condition. (176868-17)

Winchester Model 75 Sporter Bolt Action Rifle

Lot #703 (Sale Order 703 of 711)

serial #28627, 22 LR, 24" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 98% plus original blue finish with a couple light wear marks at the muzzle. The checkered walnut pistolgrip stock rates excellent with the exception of a few light handling marks 0and has stunning deluxe grade wood, clearly hand-slected at the factory. The rear sight has been replaced with a slot blank and a Redfield 4x scope with a duplex reticle and excellent optics has been installed in two added holes on the receiver. The front sight hood is not present and a single factory magazine is included. A nice, excellent example Model 75 Sporter. (176520-131) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

Triplett & Scott Repeating Carbine

Lot #704 (Sale Order 704 of 711)

serial #614, 50 RF, 22" barrel with a very good bore with strong rifling and very light pitting throughout. The metal surfaces have turned to a mellow dark plum patina overall and show areas of light pitting and oxidation along with some light handling and impact marks. The frame is stamped on left plate "MERIDEN MANFG CO. / MERIDEN, CONN." beneath hammer, which shows a repair at its nose, and the left side of the breech is marked "KENTUCKY". Breech tang is marked "TRIPLETT & SCOTT / PATENT DEC. 6, 1864". Two piece black walnut stocks rate about very good, and have been sanded. The buttstock has several repaired cracks and a repair on the left side at the magazine tube entry. This was a common problem with these rifles and carbines due to the thinness of the wood from drilling the hole for the metal cartridge tube. The swivel at the heel is not present and the metal around the buttstock is quite proud. The screws have minor slot damage. This unique carbine features a seven round magazine tube and loads by rotating the breech down to the magazine tube and back to fire. Made by the Meriden Manufacturing Company of Meriden, CT circa 1864 to 1865 this is one of an estimated quantity of 5,000 such carbines produced under contract for the State of Kentucky Home Guard Troops. Though they were contracted prior to the end of the Civil War hostilities all were delivered after May 1, 1865. This is an about very good condition Triplett & Scott repeating rimfire carbine would certainly enhance any arms collection. (46889-93) {ANTIQUE}

Remington Light Baby Rolling Block Carbine

Lot #705 (Sale Order 705 of 711)

serial #G78631, 44 RF, 20 1/2" barrel with a very good lightly pitted bore that has strong rifling. The metal surfaces are a rich mottled brown blending with gray and has some light oxidation staining and a few light impact marks scattered about. The walnut stocks rate about very good and have a few very small divots and light dings under added finish. The forearm has some light flaking while the buttstock has been sanded and a crescent steel buttplate fitted to the butt. There is a small repair at the heel. What appear to be the original sights are intact as is the sling ring. An about very good example overall of these military style commercial carbines. (46851-12) {ANTIQUE}

Colt Officers Model Target Revolver

Lot #706 (Sale Order 706 of 711)

serial #417149, 38 Special, scarce 4" barrel with a near excellent bore exhibiting light oxidation at the rear of the barrel. This 1916 made revolver retains about 90% original blue finish with some high edge wear, thinning finish on the grip frame and a turn ring on the cylinder. The right side of the frame has started to thin from handling but finish remains. The diamond checkered walnut factory grips with silver Rampant Colt medallions have some light to moderately compressed diamond points along with light handling marks for an overall rating of very good to excellent. They are hand numbered to the gun. The A factory letter dated March 30, 1993 indicates this gun was shipped with a 4" barrel in 38 Special caliber, blue finish and no stocks listed. The gun was shipped to Schoverling, Daly & Gales of New York, NY on March 24, 1917 along with five other guns. This is scarce pattern of the Officers Model Target with plenty of condition. (86651-114) {C&R} [John and Jan Wills Collection]

Colt Officers Model Target Double Action Revolver

Lot #707 (Sale Order 707 of 711)

serial #315983, 38 special, 7 1/2" barrel with a bright very good plus bore which shows a few very lightly scattered spots of light pitting. The metal surfaces are very nice retaining about 95-97% original bright blue, the loss due to wear on the barrel left and right and light high edge and contact point wear with scattered light oxidation here and there. The bright polished sides of the hammer are still brilliant with some very minor staining in the area of the spur, the checkered trigger showing a vibrant fire blue. The revolver is fitted with a very nice pair of old ivory grips with silver Rampant Colt medallions, they are un-numbered but fit very well showing a bit of age crackling along their butt edges. The revolver comes in a very nicely-made oak presentation case with two wiping rods, a nickel "never leak" oiler, and a brass handle compact screwdriver kit. The case is key-lockable, the key is included and it is of quality construction. Included within the recess is a full sealed box of Winchester Repeating Arms Company 38 Colt Special ammunition. The box rates excellent and is sealed around its periphery showing some very light ingrained dirt and a few minor scuffs along its bottom edge. Removal of the interior tray shows an interesting rubber stamping which reads "Chester Berry/pattern maker/5 Cypress St./Worcester Mass." and a date of July 20, 1917. The gun times precisely and locks up as tightly as the day it left Hartford. Really a very lovely example, that still could be enjoyed at the range while retaining investment potential. (36651-58) {C&R} [John and Jan Wills Collection]

Colt Woodsman Match Target Semi-Auto Pistol

Lot #708 (Sale Order 708 of 711)

serial #MT6861, 22 LR, 6 1/2" heavy barrel with an excellent bore. Colt produced this little gem in 1939 and it still retains about 96% original finish. There is some high edge wear present along with scattered light spots of silver freckling on some of the metal surfaces and thinning to brown finish on the left side of the frame forward of the slide. The grips are a real feast for the eyes and the hands. They were crafted by an unknown artisan who carved a series of palm, finger and thumbrest that cradles the hand. They were skillfully checkered in all the contact areas including the thumb rest and remain in excellent condition. A single two tone magazine is included with the gun. Truly a fine example of a Match Target with outstanding custom grips. (86651-134) [John and Jan Wills Collection]

Winchester Hotchkiss First Model Carbine

Lot #709 (Sale Order 709 of 711)

serial #686, .45-70 Govt., 24" round barrel with a very good plus bore showing minor, sparse pitting. Metal surfaces show a gray brown patina on barrel and band, with some original blue on receiver under very light sparse oxidation. The trigger guard shows about 70% blue with light oxidation stains. The smooth straight grip stock rates near excellent showing only minor and sparse dings from light use; there is a small crack about 3/4" long from the rear of ejection port to the magazine cutoff and a small chip behind the tang which has been reattached. The saddle ring is still present on the left side of the stock and the gun wears its original front and rear sights. This is an excellent example of Winchesters first bolt action rifle. (176520-1653) {ANTIQUE} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]

German Lp.08 Luger Pistol By Dwm

Lot #710 (Sale Order 710 of 711)

serial #5707, 9mm, 8" barrel with a very good lightly frosted bore. The metal surfaces retain about 90-95% of an arsenal quality later blue finish that is lightly flaking to brown and is mingling with a few specks of very light surface oxidation. The grip shows most of the loss and is fading to gray along the front and edges. The markings are all crisp and the receiver is dated "1918", allnumbers are matching including the firing pin. The walnut checkered grips rate very good with lightly flattened points, they are numbered to the gun and have some light fading and a small chip near the base of the left panel. Included is a single, unmarked wood base magazine. Pistol is housed is a more modern brown leather shoulder holster which includes a loading tool and cleaning rod and an unmarked wood board stock attached (al are contemporary). An excellent example of these desirable pistols that should be a great shooter still. (46857-16) {C&R}

Colt Officers Model Target Revolver

Lot #711 (Sale Order 711 of 711)

serial #412647, 32 Colt Police Positive, 7 1/2" barrel with an excellent bore. This 1916 era revolver retains about 80% original blue finish with the grip frame flaking to silver, high edge wear present and thinning finish to gunmetal gray on the cylinder and barrel. The diamond checkered walnut grips with Colt medallions are in very good to excellent condition with lightly compressed diamond points and two deep dents on the bottom of the right panel. The grips have an incorrect number on the rear that has been crossed out. The revolver has an adjustable bead front sight and "U" notch adjustable rear sight. The rework number 293 appears on the frame, crane and cylinder. A factory letter dated September 9, 1980 indicates this gun was shipped in 32 Colt caliber with blue finish and a 7 1/2" barrel but the type of stocks are not listed. The gun was shipped on March 30, 1917 to Schoverling, Daly & Gales of New York, N.Y. The 32 Colt caliber is a rare variant of these fine revolvers. (86651-116) (C&R) [John and Jan Wills Collection]


Auction No. 104 - Session 1
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Auction No. 104 - Session 1
by Amoskeag Auction Company, Inc. Sat, Nov 22, 2014 10:00 AM Eastern This sale by Amoskeag Auction Company features over 700 lots of rare and historic firearms. View the entire catalog here.