Auction No. 109 - Session 1
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Auction No. 109 - Session 1
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Ithaca New Ithaca Double Grade 2 Boxlock Double Ejectorgun
Lot # 1 (Sale Order: 1 of 783)
serial #500813, 10 ga. (3 1/2"), 32" barrels choked a light and a tight full with bright excellent bores. The metal surfaces retain about 97-98% original blue, the loss due to some light muzzle wear and some minor light scratches and handling marks, chiefly on the left tube near the muzzle. The frame retains about 98% original color case-hardening which is quite vivid in spots and shows the typical loose open Ithaca scroll along with gamebirds left and right. The triggerguard retains nearly all its original blue as do the forend iron and the latch. The checkered capped pistolgrip buttstock and splinter style forend rate excellent with only some minor dings and handling marks from the years, perhaps with a flake here or there, there is lovely grain in the butt. The gun seems to lock up tightly and function properly with the top lever still right of center. There is very light flaking and the very beginning of a tiny crack at the rear of the upper tang. Overall an absolutely super grade 2 New Ithaca Double big bore 10 in an uncommonly fine state of condition. (37464-23) {C&R}
Wonderful British Underlever Double Hammergun By J.F. Leader
Lot # 2 (Sale Order: 2 of 783)
serial #20268, 10 bore, 30" barrels with bright excellent bores. This Jones underlever double features back action locks with rebounding hammers and remains in fabulous original condition. The locks and action are engraved in light tasteful scroll with each lock being engraved "J.F. LEADER" while the top of the barrel rib is engraved "J.F. LEADER LONDON LAMINATED STEEL". The barrels show Birmingham proofs and all serial numbers are matching. The action and locks retain about 95% strong original color case hardened finish with most of the light loss due to thinning at rearmost sections of locks. The barrels retain 95% plus original brown finish with vivid damascus pattern their entire lengths. There are just a couple light handling marks in the barrels which are minor and only in the surface of the metal. The checkered straight grip buttstock and wedge fastened forend are of nicely figured English walnut and rate excellent with 95% original oil finish remaining and with very sharp checkering. The wood-to-metal fit remains impeccable, the comb is beautifully fluted at the nose and the forend tip shows a nice horn insert. The shotgun wears a smooth steel shotgun buttplate which retains about 30% bright original blue with the balance bearing a pleasing smooth gray patina. The gun has nice dimensions with a 14 1/2" length of pull and with drops of 1 3/4" and 2 5/8". A silver oval monogram plate is present in the toeline of stock showing a nice undisturbed tarnish and being engraved with intertwined script initials. A lovely, high condition British double hammergun. (17464-33) {ANTIQUE}
Cased Colt Model 1855 Type 2 Percussion Revolver
Lot # 3 (Sale Order: 3 of 783)
serial #13533, .28 caliber, 3 1/2" octagon barrel with a very good bright bore. This revolver remains in nice condition with its barrel showing about 10% original blue with the balance flaked and with exposed metal bearing a pleasing smooth brown patina. The cylinder has flaked mostly to a gray patina and shows about 95% of its cylinder scene. The frame shows about 90% bright original blue finish with areas of loss bearing a pleasing smooth brown patina. The hammer shows strong original color case-hardened finish while the loading lever retains mostly an even gray patina. The one-piece walnut grip rates excellent with perhaps 90% original varnish remaining. The revolver comes in its original mahogany case with purple baize lining which shows proper age and light fading. The case includes the following accessories: brass two cavity "COLT's / PATENT" marked mould, a brass eagle flask, a tin of Eley caps, an "L" shaped combination tool, some cast bullets and two small glass vials with percussion caps. The condition of the case overall is about excellent. A handsome cased Root. (16520-3149) {ANTIQUE} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]
Excellent U.S. Model 1836 Flintlock Pistol By Johnson
Lot # 4 (Sale Order: 4 of 783)
.54 cal., 8 1/2" barrel with a very good plus bore. All of the iron furniture remains a bright gunmetal with some sparsely scattered spots of light oxidation here and there, showing also the very widely scattered spot of light pinprick pitting here or there. The brass blade front sight is intact and there are good "U.S." and "WP/P" markings on the left barrel radius with a letter "B" inspectors marking on the left barrel flat. The lockplate and hammer are crisp and show vibrant color case-hardening which is also present on the rounded faces of the frizzen, the striking face a silvery patina showing only evidence of very light use. The lockplate is properly maker marked and dated 1842. The brass pan remains a goldenrod patina and the arm appears to be in original flint in every respect. The stock rates excellent with very crisp edges and much original varnish showing crisp left-side cartouches. Really a very wonderful example which appears untouched, save for a few light rub marks where some light surface oxidation may have been removed here and there. The lock is crisp and mechanically functional. An excellent U.S. martial pistol. (37546-75) {ANTIQUE} [Bleecker Williams Collection]
Lovely Cased J.G. Bolen Marked Percussion Allen Pepperbox
Lot # 5 (Sale Order: 5 of 783)
serial #36, .31 caliber, 3 1/2" six shot barrel cluster. This pepperbox is in wonderful condition and comes in an equally wonderful original casing. The pepperbox features a floral engraved action with etched nipple shield and is marked on left side of the bar hammer "J.G. BOLEN, N.Y.", spine of hammer "ALLEN'S PATENT" and one of the barrel ribs is marked "PATENTED 1837 CAST-STEEL". The metal surfaces of pepperbox retain generous traces of original blue in protected areas with the balance bearing a lovely smooth and untouched brown patina. The finish loss looks to be almost entirely from flaking and the gun shows little if any use. The two-piece bag shaped walnut grips rate about excellent with 90% original finish remaining and with a little added light oil finish. Each grip shows a small oval German silver inlaid plate, both of which remain plain. The case is a typical mahogany case of the period with faded red baize lining and partitions for accessories which include a two compartment flask, walnut handled ram/cleaning rod, bullet mould, along with the original key and some cast bullets. All accessories are in excellent condition and there is a beautiful original paper label inside the lid which is entirely in Spanish. A simply wonderful and completely honest cased Allen Pepperbox. (17560-1) {ANTIQUE}
Rare Special Order Winchester Model 1890 Smooth Pistolgrip Slide Action Rifle
Lot # 6 (Sale Order: 6 of 783)
serial #445705, 22 WRF, 24" octagon barrel with a very good plus to near excellent bore which shows strong rifling and is bright but shows the scattered very minor pit here and there with light frosting as well. The barrel and magazine tube retain about 90-92% original blue, the loss is due to even fading and high edge wear with numerous very light scratches and handling marks from the years. The receiver retains a similar amount of original blue perhaps 92-95% with wear on the high edges and contact points, the top of the bolt drifting to a pewter-plum, the lower tang and bow of guard flaked to pewter and brown; there is a small patch of light oxidation on the slide bar. The smooth walnut capped pistolgrip buttstock and grooved forend rate very good plus to excellent with nearly all their original varnish and only light dings and handling marks from the years; the buttplate shows some generous muted case colors with some minor oxidation at the toe. The rifle is sighted with a Beach combination front sight, standard Winchester stamped rear sight and the tang has a Lyman No. 1A sight. The muzzle shows a light ding and some minor pits but they are unobtrusive. Really a very fine and rather rare gun in its smooth pistolgrip configuration, with a great deal more eye appeal than it sounds, the blue appearing very strong under normal ambient lighting conditions. A lovely little 1890. (37553-141) {C&R}
Rare Winchester Model 1905 Fancy Sporting Rifle
Lot # 7 (Sale Order: 7 of 783)
serial #3286, 35 Winchester self-loading, 22" barrel with a bright about excellent bore which shows some very sparsely scattered, very light frosting in a few of the grooves. The metal surfaces retain about 95-97% original blue, the loss is due to some light fading and high edge and contact point wear, primarily on the nosecap and bow of the triggerguard and carry point of the frame. The barrel shows a few sparsely scattered areas of very light surface oxidation and some light scratches and handling marks but they are very unobtrusive, the same is true of the left frame flat; the bolt shows strong pale fire temper blue. The checkered walnut capped pistolgrip buttstock and forend rate very good plus with nearly all their original varnish showing the expected minor flakes and handling marks that come with a carefully hunted arm. The checkering remains crisp and buttplate and gripcap are both in very fine condition, there is a very tiny chip at the heel of the butt. A single magazine is included which shows toning to pewter along its front and bottom edges. Really an exceptional model 1905 deluxe "Fancy Sporting Rifle", almost never encountered in this fine state of condition. (37553-119) {C&R}
Winchester Model 1907 Fancy Sporting Rifle
Lot # 8 (Sale Order: 8 of 783)
serial #13096, 351 self-loading, 20" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this stellar rifle retain 98% original blue, the loss is due to some light fading and some sparsely scattered flaking to brown. There are a few spots of very widely scattered, very light surface oxidation and two spots on the receiver where light oxidation was very lightly cleaned with an abrasive (likely steel wool) which has softened the oxidation but left behind some light pinprick pits. The checkered walnut capped pistolgrip buttstock rates very good plus to excellent with stunning grain figure and nearly all its original varnish showing only light flaking and handling marks, primarily along the toeline. The forend would rate similar were it not for two cracks which have occurred; the left upper front shows a 6" crack rearward from the nosecap and the right side has a 3" crack from the upper edge of the forearm from the receiver forward. It is likely that a good wood man would be able to arrest these cracks and perhaps even make them disappear. The side of the bolt shows some vibrant pale blue and the original front and rear sights are intact; the barrel nut shows some minor scars in one of the spanner slots. A single blued magazine is included rating excellent. Really a very lovely example overall of these deluxe "Fancy Sporting Rifles" very seldom encountered in such a fine state of condition. (37553-122) {C&R}
Lovely Marlin Model 94 Lever Action Carbine
Lot # 9 (Sale Order: 9 of 783)
serial #418370, 32-20 Win, 20" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel and magazine tube retain otherwise 98 to near 99% original blue were it not for a couple of areas that had lightly rusted where someone has taken steel wool and attempted to remove the light oxidation, these areas now showing pewter-tone streaking, some tiny pits have been left behind. The bands remain bright, the front showing some very minor flaking to brown. The receiver is lovely showing 98% bright original blue, the only areas of flaking the rear-most portion of the tang and a tiny spot of brown at the left top of the receiver. The loading gate and hammer show excellent original blue and the lever shows vivid color case-hardening, toning only slightly in the finger loop area. The buttplate shows fading original blue with some very light oxidation and the smooth walnut buttstock and forend rate very good to near excellent with nearly all of their original varnish; there are two slightly moderate dings on the right side of the butt and some flaking and light crazing on the left side. The gun is equipped with factory sling swivels and there is an ivory bead front sight in place and the correct factory carbine rear is present. Really a very lovely model 94 carbine overall in an uncommonly fine state of condition. (36520-3552) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]
Superb Remington Keene Bolt Action Carbine
Lot # 10 (Sale Order: 10 of 783)
45-70, 20" round barrel with full magazine and a bright minty bore. This carbine is in remarkable condition inside and out. The barrel and magazine retain 95% original blue overall with a couple of light dings on the magazine. The frame which is caliber marked on left side "45 / 70" retains 97% original blue finish. The bolt remains bright as does the loading gate / cartridge lifter. The hammer, forend cap and buttplate all show vivid original color case-hardened finish. The walnut stock rates excellent being oil finished with one old scratch running diagonally down the right side of the stock. The stock shows nice raised grain and has a pleasing rich russet color. The rifle is sighted with standard factory sights, the front mounted in dovetail cut in barrel band and the rear being an adjustable folding leaf sight. A simply fabulous, investment quality Remington Keene carbine. (17597-4) {ANTIQUE}
Remington Keene Hunter's Or Sporting Rifle
Lot # 11 (Sale Order: 11 of 783)
45-70, 24 1/2" round barrel with full magazine and a very good bore that shows a little scattered light pitting. This rifle remains in very nice condition overall. The left rear side of action is marked "45 / 70" and the top of the bolt bears the proper "E. REMINGTON & SONS ILION, N.Y" marking with patent dates. The barrel and magazine retain about 80% evenly fading original blue finish overall blending with a smooth brown patina where finish is thinning. The frame retains about 40% original blue blending with a pleasing smooth brown patina. The stock rates very good with a light coat of added oil finish in place and with a repaired crack in left side of stock. The hammer, buttplate and forend cap all show faded original color case-hardened finish blending with a pewter colored patina. The top of the buttplate is marked "US" in un-serifed letters, the origin of this mark is unknown but this does not seem to be a martial rifle. A fine Remington Keene rifle with a good deal of original finish overall. (17597-21) {ANTIQUE}
Remington Lee Model 1885 U.S. Navy Rifle
Lot # 12 (Sale Order: 12 of 783)
serial #53222, 45-70, 32 5/8" barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is an interesting rifle which bears a Remington Factory Collection brass plate in toeline of stock which is numbered "194". The rifle shows all standard markings however there is no U.S. Navy number on the ring of the action. The ring is marked "U.S.N. / (anchor) / No??.. / A.C.D." and there is no final acceptance cartouche on the stock. The metal surfaces of the rifle retain 97% strong original blue finish with most loss at muzzle from a socket bayonet being installed. The walnut stock rates excellent plus to near minty with virtually all of its original finish remaining and with just a few light handling marks present. This rifle is illustrated on page 264 of The Guns of Remington by Madaus and Goodwin and rifle No. 53216 is another rifle without a Navy number illustrated in The Remington Lee Rifle by Myszkowski with photo credited to "Remington Arms Co.". This rifle is listed by serial number in Myszkowski's book on page 77 under the title of "Remington Factory Collection / Lee Arms Sold". After being sold by Remington Arms Company, the rifle was later part of the John Amber Collection. A very fine and interesting U.S. Navy Remington Lee rifle. (17597-34) {ANTIQUE}
Remington Lee Model 1899 Prototype Rifle
Lot # 13 (Sale Order: 13 of 783)
30 U.S., 30" round barrel with a bright near excellent bore. This rifle is not serial numbered and is marked on top rail of action "REMINGTON ARMS CO., ILION, NY" with proper patent dates on left side of action. The rifle appears to be in the final production model configuration and it remains in fabulous original condition. The metal surfaces of rifle retain about 97% original blue finish with only notable loss being a small area on the barrel just ahead of the handguard where the caliber designation is located. The walnut stock and handguard rate excellent plus with 95% plus original finish remaining and with just a few handling marks and bruises. Along the toeline of the stock is a rectangular brass plate which is the Remington Factory Collection inventory number "190". Included with the rifle is an inventory sheet dated March 6, 1987 listing this rifle under "Model 1899 PROTOTYPES, TEST MODELS, ETC." "Serial #: NONE - Rifle, RFC #190". This rifle is listed by serial number in Myszkowski's book THE REMINGTON LEE RIFLE on page 77 under the title of "Remington Factory Collection / Lee Arms Sold". A wonderful documented Remington Lee 1899 Factory Prototype rifle. (17597-31) {C&R}
Rare Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Short Rifle
Lot # 14 (Sale Order: 14 of 783)
serial #452423, 44 WCF, 20" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel and magazine tube retain about 97-98% original blue, the loss is due primarily to even fading, toning slightly to pewter on the sharp edges and some muzzle wear. The magazine hanger and nosecap are toning to a dark gray and plum brown and the loading gate shows some generous traces of pale fire temper blue. The receiver retains perhaps 95% original blue with the expected wear on the sharp edges and contact points, the belly of the frame showing two pewter-gray areas where a contaminant has removed the blue, but the metal remains smooth and unpitted. There are a few spots of light surface oxidation or oxidation staining, the hammer has toned to a mottled case-hardened pewter, with the lever showing some generous trace colors on the left and right flat. The smooth walnut buttstock rates very good plus to near excellent with all its original varnish and only minor dings and handling marks from the years; the buttplate still shows some mottled case colors. The forend shows a bit more wear and is slightly loose with faded varnish in the carry area and a notable ding on its left side just ahead of the receiver. The original front sight is intact as is the semi buckhorn sporting rear. A very nice short rifle overall still retaining some very nice color that should serve well as an investment. (37553-124) {C&R}
Superb Winchester Model 1886 Lightweight Takedown Rifle
Lot # 15 (Sale Order: 15 of 783)
serial #136704, 33 WCF, 24" round tapered barrel with full magazine and a bright excellent bore. This is a very high condition 1886 lightweight rifle with an unusual full magazine. The barrel and magazine retain 97% original blue finish overall with most loss due to one smooth gray spot at left of sight elevator. The frame retains 97% strong original blue as well with one light scratch running down from the forward frame screw on left side. The loading gate retains 85% evenly thinning original fire blued finish while the hammer shows strong original color case-hardened finish; the lever color is a little more subdued. The straight grip walnut buttstock and forend rate excellent with 95% original finish remaining and with loss due to thinning on belly of forend from a little honest carry wear. There are just a few very minor handling marks present and the original checkered hard rubber shotgun buttplate is in place. The rifle is sighted with a Lyman ivory bead hunting front sight, flattop rear and a Lyman folding tang mounted peepsight. A top shelf lightweight takedown 33. (17597-1) {C&R}
Winchester Model 64 Deluxe Lever Action Rifle
Lot # 16 (Sale Order: 16 of 783)
serial #1597186, 30 WCF, 24" barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a very nice 64 deluxe "deer rifle". The metal surfaces retain 97% original blue with light thinning on the belly of the frame and high edges with tiny specks of oxidation staining. The checkered pistolgrip walnut buttstock and semi-beavertail forend rate excellent showing light dings and dents and perhaps a light amount of added finish. Rifle is sighted with a silver bead front sight with hood, a u-notch sporting rear sight and a Redfield No. 102 receiver sight is affixed. A pair of super grade-style sling swivels are included. A wonderful 64 deluxe rifle. (157588-6) {C&R}
Winchester Model 65 Lever Action Rifle
Lot # 17 (Sale Order: 17 of 783)
serial #1005228, 218 Bee, 24" barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a very fine 65 rifle. The metal surfaces retain 97% original blue with a few light blemishes and tiny remnants of oxidation staining here and there. The plain pistolgrip walnut buttstock and semi-beavertail forend rate very good showing lightly added finish as well as light dings and dents from the years and a couple of darker bruises; there are a few tiny slivers missing around the buttplate and there is a tiny 1/4" crack on the upper left side of the grip. Rifle is sighted with a silver bead front sight with hood, the rear dovetail is blanked and a Lyman riding bolt peep sight is affixed. Really a very nice 65 rifle in a desirable caliber. (157553-150) {C&R}
Winchester Model 71 Deluxe Lever Action Rifle
Lot # 18 (Sale Order: 18 of 783)
serial #26069, 348 Win, 24" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 98% original blue, the loss being only very light high edge wear and a few minor scratches or handling marks sparsely scattered about here and there. The checkered capped pistolgrip buttstock and forend rate excellent showing an exceptional quality refinish, the checkering remaining crisp. There is some very minor scratching on the right side of the nosecap and there are tiny length-wise scratches along the barrel right at the wood line of the forend. Both of the nosecap screws are slightly cockeyed and there is scratching around the periphery of the nosecap screw. The rifle is sighted with an ivory bead front sight, the original hood is intact, the rear sight slot is blanked and the bolt is cut for a riding bolt peep, which is no longer present; the left side of the receiver wears a Lyman No. 38 "Climbin Lyman" receiver sight. Really an exceptionally nice short tang deluxe Model 71 overall, the stock refinish actually misses detection at first glance. (37553-145) {C&R}
Special Order Winchester Model 1886 Lightweight Takedown Lever Action Rifle
Lot # 19 (Sale Order: 19 of 783)
serial #128316, 45-70 Govt, 22" lightweight tapered barrel with a bright about excellent bore which shows the tiniest amount of very sparsely scattered light frosting within the grooves. The barrel and full-length magazine tube retain about 97% original blue, the loss is due to some light fading and handling marks. The front band has toned to a dark blue and gray and the takedown boss has been cleaned to gray, with some minor tool marks along its bottom edge and left side, but the nosecap retains nearly all its original blue with only light flaking. The receiver remains quite nice retaining about 92% original blue, the loss due to some light high edge wear, fading to gray on the carry point on the belly and a bit of light pitting on the left lower of the frame. Both hammer and lever retain some very nice color case-hardening with the face of the lever now toned to a pewter with some very sparse light brown oxidation staining. The smooth walnut pistolgrip buttstock rates very good plus to near excellent with minor dings and handling marks from the years and some worn finish along the toeline and the grasping area of the stock, with a bit of oil soaking near the lower tang. The forend is similar showing a bit more wear especially in the carry area. The rifle is sighted with a Lyman No. 4 hunting front and Winchester sporting rear sight. The checkered hard rubber Winchester logo buttplate fits slightly under in a couple spots and may be a correct period replacement. Overall a very nice lightweight takedown ?86 pistolgrip gun in a very desirable chambering, still retaining much original finish. (37553-32) {C&R}
Charles Lancaster Best Quality Sidelock Double Ejectorgun
Lot # 20 (Sale Order: 20 of 783)
serial #14264, 12 ga. 2 1/2", 29" barrels Nitro proofed for 1 1/8 oz. loads show bright excellent bores and are choked improved cylinder and modified. This shotgun shows lovely full coverage rose and scroll engraving on the action and locks with each lock being engraved "CHARLES LANCASTER" and the belly of action being engraved "CHARLES / LANCASTER / LONDON" in riband. The barrel rib is engraved "CHARLES LANCASTER 99 MOUNT STREET BERKELEY SQUARE LONDON". The shotgun features ejectors, cocking indicators and an automatic safety. The condition of the gun is lovely with the barrels retaining 95% evenly thinning old London restored blue with all markings remaining clear and legible. The action and locks retain about 90% original color case hardened finish which remains strong on the locks and has turned to a silver color on the belly. The checkered straight grip buttstock and splinter forend are of very highly figured English walnut and rate excellent with nicely cut flattop checkering and 95% original oil finish remaining. The shotgun handles beautifully with a 14 3/4" length of pull with drops of 1 1/2" and 2". The gun weighs in at a 6 lbs. 7 oz. and comes cased in its original brass trimmed leather maker's case with original label. The top of the case has a round brass disc which is engraved "E.L. MATHER / COBHAM / SURREY" and the leather is embossed with his initials "E.L.M", these initials are also engraved on the monogram plate in the toeline of the stock. This is a really lovely London double gun. (17464-21) {C&R}
Colt Python Double Action Revolver
Lot # 21 (Sale Order: 21 of 783)
serial #26883, 357 Magnum, 6" ventilated rib barrel with an excellent bore. This lovely 1963 made "snake" remains in remarkable condition. The revolver retains about 99% original blue finish with a light turn ring on the cylinder, slight high edge wear at the muzzle and few minor handling marks. The un-numbered checkered walnut target grips with gold Colt medallions are in excellent condition with a few tiny areas of flaking finish and light handling marks. The revolver features a black ramp front sight and Colt Accro rear sight and comes with an unmarked Colt box. Strong collector interest has made the Python a must-have investment. (87553-70) {C&R}
Colt Python Double Action Revolver
Lot # 22 (Sale Order: 22 of 783)
serial #09505E, 357 Magnum, 4" ventilated rib barrel with an excellent bore. This mid 1970's nickel plated revolver remains in excellent condition. The revolver retains about 98% plus original nickel plated finish with a light turn ring on the cylinder, scattered fine line scratches and a tiny sliver of clouding on the right side of the barrel. The checkered walnut target grips with gold Colt medallions are in near excellent condition with a small ding on the base of the left panel. The revolver features a black ramp front sight and Colt Accro rear sight. This is a fine investment quality Python in great condition. (87553-49) {MODERN}
Colt Python Double Action Revolver
Lot # 23 (Sale Order: 23 of 783)
serial #E98587, 357 Magnum, 4" ventilated rib barrel with an excellent bore. This mid 1970's era revolver remains in superb condition. The revolver retains about 99% original blue finish with a light turn ring on the cylinder. The checkered walnut target grips with gold Colt medallions rate otherwise excellent with a shallow 1/2" chip on the heel that spans both panels. The revolver features a black ramp front sight and Colt Accro rear sight. This revolver includes the Styrofoam insert but the remainder of the box is missing. This is a striking Python in great condition. (87553-46) {MODERN}
Colt Python Double Action Revolver
Lot # 24 (Sale Order: 24 of 783)
serial #62498E, 357 Magnum, 2 1/2" ventilated rib barrel with an excellent bore. This revolver exhibits light use and remains in excellent condition. The revolver retains about 97% original nickel plated finish with a light turn ring on the cylinder, limited fine line scratches, scattered freckling and fine pinprick pitting on the right side of the frame. The Rampant Colt on the side plate is light from an off center strike. The aftermarket checkered rosewood target grips with faux gold Colt medallions are in excellent condition. The revolver features the standard black ramp front sight and Colt Accro rear sight. This "snubby" retains strong condition and is a solid investment. (87552-71) {MODERN}
Smith & Wesson Model 320 Revolving Rifle
Lot # 25 (Sale Order: 25 of 783)
serial #293, 320 S&W, 18" ribbed round barrel with a bright about excellent bore which shows only a small handful of light pits near the breech very sparsely scattered for about 4", the balance bright excellent with one small ring of oxidation nearer the muzzle. This is a very nice and very complete revolving rifle. The barrel retains about 55% original blue, the areas of loss flaking and fading to a smooth brown and pewter patina, with the sparsely scattered spot of oxidation here and there, the blue strongest within the flute of the barrel rib. The frame retains a similar amount of blue, the areas of loss also flaking to a plum and pewter patina. The trigger and triggerguard are a smoky silvery case-hardened patina with the hammer similar, showing a ghost of some colors along its right side. The cylinder shows blue only within the flutes with some light oxidation and some scattered minor pitting. The buttstock frame shows some generous trace original blue in the protected areas, the tang sight showing strong trace blue, perhaps 15%, remaining. The rib still holds the globe style front sight with fine crosshair insert with the two-leaf rear in place on its dovetailed base. The mottled red and dark gray checkered S&W logo grips rate very good plus to excellent, there is a pencil number on the right grip but it is illegible; the grips fit perfectly. The mottled red and dark gray forend rates very good plus to excellent as well with a strong S&W monogram in the center of the checkering, it is un-numbered. The smooth walnut buttstock with S&W checkered hard rubber buttplate rates very good plus to near excellent with only minor dings and handling marks from the years, showing an old repaired chip at the toe, the original piece was re-affixed and is very nicely done. There is a very tiny flake missing at the toe and the buttplate is clearly antique and fits extremely well showing wear commensurate with the balance of the buttstock, clearly the mishap occurred during the period of use and a correct buttplate was obtained from Smith & Wesson. Both the buttstock and its iron are assembly numbered to each other "471". Barrel-to-frame fit is excellent and the gun times well and locks up as tightly as the day it left Springfield. Really a wonderful example overall with a great honest, untouched look, in a very fine state of condition. (37456-1) {ANTIQUE}
