Auction No. 112 – Session 1
Saturday, November 19, 2016 | 9:00 AM Eastern
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Auction No. 112 – Session 1
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This sale by Amoskeag Auction Company features over 1600 lots of rare and historic firearms. View the entire catalog here.
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Winchester Model 1873 Third Model Rifle
Lot # 1 (Sale Order: 1 of 718)
Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 5,000
serial #165540A, 38-40, 24" octagon barrel with full magazine and a near excellent bore that is bright and shows just a little light oxidation. This rifle remains in very nice condition. The barrel retains about 85% evenly thinning original blue finish overall with a couple small patches of light surface oxidation and one small patch of pitting on left side near the nosecap. The magazine tube is more of a rich brown patina with just traces of original blue present. The action retains about 80% original blue which shows some light even flaking and with those flaked areas showing a smooth brown patina, there are also some light striations in the finish which are also smooth brown. The hammer and lever retain lots of original color case-hardened finish while the loading gate retains about 50% original blue blending with a smooth brown patina. The plain walnut buttstock and forend rate excellent with 90% original finish remaining and with just light handling marks present. A correct and probably original four-piece iron cleaning rod is present in butt. The rifle is sighted with standard open barrel sights. A really nice 1873 rifle that will perform well as an investment. (17998-3) {ANTIQUE}
Winchester Model 1885 Low Wall Rifle
Lot # 2 (Sale Order: 2 of 718)
Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 3,000
serial #36904, 32 WCF, 28" round No. 1 weight barrel with a bright minty bore. This is a wonderful little Low Wall. The barrel retains 97% original blue with a couple small areas of loss and very light impact marks on bottom of barrel ahead of forend; very minor. The action retains 95% brilliant original color case-hardened finish with slight fading on the right and full vivid color on left. The plain walnut stocks rate excellent plus with 98% original finish and with nice raised grain. The rifle is sighted with a Beach style combination front, buckhorn rear and Lyman folding tang mounted peepsight. The rifle comes with a factory letter confirming configuration and showing a ship date of April 19, 1890. A crisp little antique Low Wall rifle. (17889-72) {ANTIQUE} [Allan Wilson Collection]
Winchester Model 06 Slide Action Rifle
Lot # 3 (Sale Order: 3 of 718)
Low Estimate: 1,500High Estimate: 2,500
serial #810565, 22 S,L,LR, 20" barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a superb 06 rifle. The barrel retains about 95% original blue with loss due to just a little light flaking here and there. The receiver also retains about 95% original blue finish with loss being due to some light flaking. All flaked areas show a pleasing smooth brown patina. The smooth gumwood straight grip buttstock and grooved walnut forend rate excellent overall displaying virtually all of their original finish and showing just a couple light handling marks. The rifle is sighted with its original blade front and stamped sheet metal rear sights. These little rifles are known for their finish flaking, and this example is one of the finest we have ever handled. A great little '06 rifle. (17927-81) {C&R}
Winchester Model 1892 Special Order Saddle Ring Carbine
Lot # 4 (Sale Order: 4 of 718)
Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 4,000
serial #967658, 32 WCF, 20" round barrel with button magazine and a bright minty bore. The barrel retains 95% original blue finish overall while the action shows about 80% original blue with the loss due to flaking and with exposed metal showing a pleasing smooth brown patina. The plain walnut stocks rate excellent plus with virtually all of their original finish and with hardly any handling marks. The rifle is sighted with standard carbine sights. Overall a very fine little carbine with only finish loss being due to light flaking which was so common on these late 1920's Winchesters. (17889-5) {C&R} [Allan Wilson Collection]
Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Rifle
Lot # 5 (Sale Order: 5 of 718)
Low Estimate: 5,000High Estimate: 7,000
serial #43575, 405 WCF, 24" round barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a wonderful, completely honest 1895 rifle. The rifle is in typical configuration for the 405 with a checkered hard rubber shotgun buttplate. The barrel retains about 97% original blue finish while the action retains about 95% original blue and perhaps 90% on the box magazine. The plain walnut buttstock and forend rate excellent with 95% original finish remaining and with nice raised grain and hardly any handling marks. The checkered hard rubber shotgun buttplate is excellent with no chips. The rifle is sighted with a beaded blade ramp mounted front, standard sporting rear and a Lyman 21 receiver sight with proper "WR" code on inside. This rifle comes with a factory letter which confirms: rifle, 405, shotgun rubber butt, shipped October 15, 1903. This is a really nice 1895 rifle in the big and very desirable 405 WCF. (17889-69) {C&R} [Allan Wilson Collection]
U.S. Model 1911 Semi-Auto Pistol by Colt
Lot # 6 (Sale Order: 6 of 718)
Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 3,000
serial #279759, 45 ACP, 5" Colt barrel with a near excellent bore exhibiting slight frosting. This lovely pistol retains about 95% original Colt hasty blue finish with most of the loss due to thinning finish on the grip frame along with high edge wear, handling marks __and few scattered oxidation stains. The correct double diamond walnut factory grips rate about very good with a few compressed diamond points and light handling wear. The "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" and Lt. Colonel John M. Gibert's marking remain crisp, as do the factory markings. The pistol includes a single two tone Barnes & Kobert Mfg. Co. marked magazine exhibiting moderate wear. This attractive 1918-made pistol has seen little use over the years and would be a solid investment for the collector. (87922-3) {C&R}
Colt Woodsman Match Target U.S. Government Contract Semi-Auto Pistol
Lot # 7 (Sale Order: 7 of 718)
Low Estimate: 2,200High Estimate: 2,800
serial #MT16345, 6 5/8" barrel with an excellent bore. This 1944 made pistol retains about 97% factory blue with most of the loss on the grip straps which are thinning to a mottled mix of silver and blue. The checkered "Coltwood" extended factory grips with Rampant Colt logos rate excellent. The left side of the receiver is marked "U.S. PROPERTY" with Guy Drewry's initials on the right side. Most of the markings remain crisp with the slide showing a number of breaks in the letters from a worn die. There is still raised metal around General Drewry's initials, the assembler marks and the verified proof. This nice late-war Match Target includes a single two tone correctly marked magazine. The pistol has seen light use and has been well cared for. (87644-57) {C&R} [Kevin Williams Collection]
Colt Match Target Woodsman Semi-Auto Pistol With King Gun Sight Conversion
Lot # 8 (Sale Order: 8 of 718)
Low Estimate: 2,500High Estimate: 4,000
serial #MT6605, 22 LR, 6 5/8" barrel with an excellent bore. This lovely pistol was shipped to Ralph Marshall of Lima, Ohio, and has later added features by King Gunsight Company. The metal surfaces retain about 99% factory blue finish with a few handling marks. The pistol is equipped with checkered walnut Roper wrap-around thumb and hand rest grips in wonderful condition. The grips feature a full diamond checkered right panel that wraps around the rear and onto the thumb rest. The left panel a small section of checkering with the rear portion scalloped. The bottom of the grips flare to form the hand rest. The rear sight is the original Colt but the front sight blade has been changed to a smooth face undercut Patridge. The most visible feature is the King tubular weight magazine fitted to the bottom of the barrel (no weights provided). Also included are a single correct magazine and a factory letter dated November 26, 2007, indicating the gun was shipped with 6 1/2" barrel, blue finish but stocks are not listed. It was shipped on April 15, 1940 to Ralph S. Marshall, Lima, Ohio. Mr. Marshall was a trick shot who belonged to the Lima Rifle and Revolver club, competed in the 1936 Olympic 50-meter pistol and was sheriff of Allen County Ohio from 1935 to 1937. A beautiful Match Target that has seen little use. (87644-69) {C&R} [Kevin Williams Collection]
Exceptional U.S. Model 1911 Government Model Colt Pistol Manufactured In 1912
Lot # 9 (Sale Order: 9 of 718)
Low Estimate: 10,000High Estimate: 15,000
serial #6408, 45 ACP, 5" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this lovely Colt pistol retain about 97 to perhaps near 98% original blue, the loss is due to some light high edge wear, slight fading on the front and back strap and some sparsely scattered, very light scratches and handling marks from the years. Trigger, magazine release, slide stop and safety all show be slightly lighter pale toned blue, which is fading somewhat but still vibrant under high-bright light. There is a reassembly scratch on the left side of the frame and the slide stop shows some pitting, it could easily be replaced if one wished or perhaps even dressed by someone who knew what they were doing and could properly reblue the component; it is of little consequence on this nice pistol. The diamond checkered walnut grips rate very good plus to excellent with some light flattening of the points at right, the left grip showing a small chip from its leading edge near the inspector stamping and a ding in the lower diamond. The early barrel is "sideways-H" inspector stamped on the rear edge of the hood, Walter Penfield's marking is prominent on left of frame and included is a single two-tone Colt lanyard loop magazine with pinned base which rates very good plus. Overall this is a very lovely 1912-manufactured Colt Government Model pistol shipped in September 1912 in a 500 gun shipment to the Commanding Officer, Springfield Armory; an excellent example of these very early 1911's. (37945-1) {C&R}
U.S. Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless Semi-Auto Pistol by Colt
Lot # 10 (Sale Order: 10 of 718)
Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 2,500
serial #571561, 32 ACP, 3 3/4" barrel with an excellent bore. This pistol retains about 98% original Parco-Lubrite (Parkerizing) finish with slight thinning on the grip frame, limited high edge wear and a few handling marks. The checkered walnut factory grips with silver Colt medallions rate very good to excellent with light handling wear and a few dings. The right side of the frame is correctly marked "U.S. PROPERTY" and all markings remain crisp. The pistol includes a factory letter dated October 18, 2010 indicating the gun was shipped as described above but with blue finish. Factory shipping records reflected blue finish even though Parco-Lubrite finish was used until September 1945 (U.S. Handguns of World War II by Charles Pate). This gun was shipped to the U.S. Government, Transportation Officer, Springfield Armory, Springfield, Massachusetts, For: Commanding Officer, on February 22, 1945, Colt order number 4711; with a total of 283 guns in this shipment. Included with this gun is a Colt two-piece brown craft box numbered in pencil to the gun, "Colt Automatic Pistol" manual that is code dated 1944-45, bore brush, hang tag and a single correctly marked magazine. The box bears the correct dimensions for a factory box and rates good with light to moderate repairs to the cover. The manual rates excellent. This late war gun with accessories will make a solid addition to any military or Colt collection. (87644-28) {C&R} [Kevin Williams Collection]
Interesting Late War K98K Bolt Action Rifle by Mauser Oberndorf With K98V Rear Sight
Lot # 11 (Sale Order: 11 of 718)
Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 3,000
serial #22, 8mm Mauser, 24" barrel with an excellent bore. The receiver, bands, rear sight, bolt and barrel of this byf 45 coded rifle retain 90-93% original phosphate with thinning and silvering on bands and barrel, some fading on receiver and light oxidation staining on cocking piece. The in-the-white floorplate and enlarged triggerguard remain mostly bright with some sparse scattered oxidation staining, and buttplate also has some sparse minor oxidation staining. The laminated stock rates near excellent with a few handling marks and light dings and a faint number on the right sight of butt that appears to read "1022". The bolt parts are mismatched and the bolt handle appears to be marked with a "(Eagle)/140" Waffenamt, the rear sight knob is numbered "9" and there are no other visible numbered parts. The rifle lacks a handguard but it is fitted with a K98V rear sight assembly which is graduated from 100 to 500 meters and was also made with a counterbored muzzle. This rifle is pictured on Pg. 98 of Michael Steve's and Bruce Karem's monumental book Kreigsmodell where the book states that: "SN 22 is, from all appearances, a test for the K98V rear sight assembly and corresponding counterbore modification. Built on a standard 'byf45' action that has final acceptance and is within the first 100 rifles coded 'byf45', this rare example is likely from a very limited batch of modified standard K98k's." A very interesting and scrace rifle for the military collector. (207879-86) {C&R} [Craig Brown Collection]
Late War K98K Bolt Action Rifle by Waffen Werke Brunn I With Scarce Sheet Metal Rear Sight
Lot # 12 (Sale Order: 12 of 718)
Low Estimate: 2,500High Estimate: 4,500
serial #75754a, 8mm Mauser, 24" barrel with a very good plus bore that shows a couple spots of light oxidation in the grooves. The metal surfaces of this swp45 coded rifle retain about 93% original blue and phosphate with even fading on the bands, barrel and receiver, a small area of oxidation at rear of receiver, and the floorplate and triggerguard show oxidation staining. The laminated stock rates near excellent with a few small scattered areas of flaking, handling marks and light dings. The bolt handle, cocking piece and sleeve are matching numbered to the receiver but the remaining parts appear un-numbered as is correct for late war rifles. The barrel is marked "(Shield) dot/45" and with two "(Circled)S" and the floorplate is marked "qnw" and the triggerguard is correctly marked "svw". The rifle is equipped with a fixed sheet metal rear sight instead of the more common adjustable rear sight. This was done at the end of World War Two and today surviving examples are hard to come by. Rifle includes an original brown leather sling and rubber muzzle cap which may be a reproduction. A nice example of these scarce rifles. (207879-84) {C&R} [Craig Brown Collection]
Late War ZF-41 German K98K Bolt Action Sniper Rifle by Mauser Oberndorf
Lot # 13 (Sale Order: 13 of 718)
Low Estimate: 1,500High Estimate: 2,500
serial #2807, 8mm Mauser, 24" barrel with a very good plus bore that shows a few very minor pits. The metal surfaces of this byf 45 coded rifle retain 95% original blue and phosphate finishes with some minor impact marks on barrel, a 1 1/2" tool mark below right side of rear sight, fading on barrel, triggerguard and floorplate, silvering scratches on bands and minor oxidation staining on triggerguard and buttplate. The laminated stock rates very good with a few scattered dings, scratches and handling marks, crackling near butt and a 1/2" by 1" abrasion on right side of butt beneath the sling slot. The bolt handle, cocking piece and bolt sleeve are matching numbered to the receiver but the remaining parts appear un-numbered with the floorplate being properly coded "byf" and the right side of butt being marked with a correct but faint "(Eagle)/135" Waffenamt. The rifle is equipped with an original ZF-41 scope and mount with the mount being marked "duv" and "(Eagle)/214" and the scope maker marked "dow" for Opticoteshna GmbH and "ZF40 41/1". The optics are cloudy but the reticle is still visible and the barrel channel has been relieved with an 1/8" gap between the stock in the area between the rear sight and receiver; but this would be an easy fix for a good wood man. A black leather sling and rubber muzzle cap which may a reproduction are included with this rifle. An interesting ZF-41 rifle that will make a great addition to any military collection. (207879-81) {C&R} [Craig Brown Collection]
Late War German K98K Bolt Action Rifle by Mauser Oberndorf
Lot # 14 (Sale Order: 14 of 718)
Low Estimate: 1,500High Estimate: 2,000
serial #15960a, 8mm Mauser, 24" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this svw 45 coded rifle retain 93-95% original phosphate with a few scattered spots of fading on the receiver and bands and some silvering scratches on bands. The laminated stock rates very good with some minor crackling on the left side of butt, a few dings and handling marks. The bolt handle, cocking piece and bolt sleeve are matching numbered to the receiver but the other parts appear un-numbered as is typical of late-war guns. The right side of butt is marked with a partially visible "(Eagle)/135" and the underside of the pistolgrip is marked with a partially visible "(Eagle)/135". The floorplate is correctly marked "SVW" and with two "(Eagle)/135" Waffenamts for Mauser Oberndorf. A rubber muzzle cap is included and this is an excellent late war K98k. (207879-80) {C&R} [Craig Brown Collection]
Scarce K98K Bolt Action Rifle by Mauser Borsigwalde With Experimental Phenolic Resin Stock
Lot # 15 (Sale Order: 15 of 718)
Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 5,000
serial #9910e, 8mm Mauser, 24" barrel with a very good bore that shows some scattered frosting in the grooves. The metal surfaces of this s/243 coded 1937 vintage rifle have mostly turned a dull brown patina with some scattered light oxidation stains and some scattered impact marks on the floorplate. The buttplate and stock disc show some scattered oxidation staining with the buttplate showing more oxidation staining and a few areas of light pitting. The resin stock rates very good plus with partially visible "(Eagle)/H", the correct "(Weimar Eagle)/211" Waffenamt, a couple abrasions on the underside of the butt, scattered scratches, handling marks and dings. The bolt and rear sight parts, bolt stop and barrel are matching to the receiver, while the stock, triggerguard, floorplate, buttplate and front band are numbered "6964" and the rear band is numbered "6934" the aforementioned mismatched parts are all marked with "(Eagle)/211" Waffenamts for Mauser Borsigwalde and the triggerguard screws are numbered mismatched. The resin stocks were made in very limited numbers exclusively by Mauser Borsigwalde starting in 1940 and this one has the correct aluminium insert for the sling slot. The stocks were made of a hollow fabric base that was laminated with ureaformaldehyde plastic and finished with lacquer. Today very few of this stocks have survived and are exceedingly rare in private hands. This rifle and stock combination would make a great addition to the most advanced K98k or military collection. (207879-13) {C&R} [Craig Brown Collection]
U.S. Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless Pistol Sent to the O.S.S.
Lot # 16 (Sale Order: 16 of 718)
Low Estimate: 2,500High Estimate: 4,000
serial #559620, 32 ACP, 3 3/4" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this very nice example retain about 97 to near 98% original blue, the loss due only to some high edge silvering, light fading on the straps and the odd tiny handling mark here or there. The checkered walnut grips with silver Rampant Colt medallions rate excellent with a couple tiny chipped points. All of the markings remain crisp including the right side "U.S. Property" marking and the punch-dot ordnance acceptance mark at the root of the triggerguard. There is a single blued two-tone magazine included and the slide is appropriately numbered to the frame. The included factory letter shows shipment in June 1944 to the Property Officer, Supply Division, Office of Strategic Services in the Fowler building, Rosslyn Virginia for the Commanding Officer with 119 other guns. Really a super example overall, issued to this early black bag "spook" intelligence agency. (37644-46) {C&R} [Kevin Williams Collection]
U.S. Colt Model 1908 Pocket Hammerless Factory Modified Pistol
Lot # 17 (Sale Order: 17 of 718)
Low Estimate: 2,500High Estimate: 4,000
serial #M137234, .380 ACP, 3 3/4" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 97% original blue, the areas of loss on the sharp edges and some of the high contact points. There are some very sparsely scattered, very light handling marks here and there and a few very minute spots of very sparse oxidation. The fully checkered walnut grips with silver Rampant Colt medallions rate excellent showing only some very very light compression or wear of the points, primarily along the butt area. This arm has the Colt factory-applied "M" denoting the arm was modified by Colt for function. It was determined by both the Navy and the Shanghai police, that Colt caliber .380 Pocket Hammerless pistols had a propensity for "failure to eject" and occasionally "failure to feed" malfunctions, and the Navy returned all of their unissued pistols to the Colt factory for modification of magazines and ejectors, the Army followed suit with a number as well. All of these corrected or "modified" pistols had a capital letter "M" stamped ahead of their serial number. All the markings remain crisp and legible including the "U.S. Property" marking on the right side of frame and an off-strike U.S. Ordnance wheel stamping on the left rear of frame. The included factory letter shows shipment to the U. S. Government Transportation Officer, Springfield Armory, for the Commanding Officer, in November of 1944. Included is a single Colt magazine, correctly stamped on its base with the factory-added "M", and the frame and slide are serial numbered alike; the magazine has been lightly cleaned and its body is mostly gray. Really a very nice and rare example of these factory updated Colt Model M's. (37644-31){C&R}[Kevin Williams Collection]
U.S. Model 1911A1 Pistol by Remington Rand
Lot # 18 (Sale Order: 18 of 718)
Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 3,000
serial #999618, 45 ACP, 5" Springfield Armory pre-WW II barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces on this exceptional example retain about 98 to near 99% original dark Du-Lite blue over a hasty wartime polish and bead blasted finish. The late Keyes Fibre Company resin grips with reinforcing rings rate excellent. There is the very ghost of an extremely light reassembly scratch present on the left side of the frame and there are a couple spots of some very light oxidation present, however they blend in very well with the blue, and are only noticeable under high-bright light. Included with the gun is a single M.S. Little Manufacturing Company magazine. Firing proofs, serial number and acceptance marking exhibit no evident bead blasting within the recesses and are clean. A really super example overall missing only a "kraft box" to be considered very nearly N.I.B. (37644-91) {C&R} [Kevin Williams Collection]
Winchester Model 52B Sporting Rifle
Lot # 19 (Sale Order: 19 of 718)
Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 5,000
Description Update (11/15/16): Buttplate Refinished and tiny crack at the heel of the butt
serial #53084B, 22 LR, 24" round barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a lovely 52 sporter. The metal surfaces of rifle retain 97% original blue with light muzzle wear and some even light thinning accounting for the majority of the loss. The floorplate screws show the slightest amount of slot wear. The checkered pistolgrip walnut stock with cheekpiece rates excellent retaining 98% strong original finish with crisp checkering. The rifle features its original checkered steel shotgun buttplate, hard rubber grip cap, black forend tip and the original Super Grade style swivels remain present. The rifle includes a blue bolt tag which is numbered to the rifle in pencil. Rifle is sighted with its original Lyman receiver sight and ramp mounted beaded blade front with hood in place. A single magazine is included with the rifle. This rifle is illustrated in Houze's the Winchester Model 52 on page 111 where it is credited to the Allan Wilson Collection. A very fine and highly collectible published Winchester rifle. (17889-8) {C&R} [Allan Wilson Collection]
serial #53084B, 22 LR, 24" round barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a lovely 52 sporter. The metal surfaces of rifle retain 97% original blue with light muzzle wear and some even light thinning accounting for the majority of the loss. The floorplate screws show the slightest amount of slot wear. The checkered pistolgrip walnut stock with cheekpiece rates excellent retaining 98% strong original finish with crisp checkering. The rifle features its original checkered steel shotgun buttplate, hard rubber grip cap, black forend tip and the original Super Grade style swivels remain present. The rifle includes a blue bolt tag which is numbered to the rifle in pencil. Rifle is sighted with its original Lyman receiver sight and ramp mounted beaded blade front with hood in place. A single magazine is included with the rifle. This rifle is illustrated in Houze's the Winchester Model 52 on page 111 where it is credited to the Allan Wilson Collection. A very fine and highly collectible published Winchester rifle. (17889-8) {C&R} [Allan Wilson Collection]
Winchester Model 1894 First Model Rifle
Lot # 20 (Sale Order: 20 of 718)
Low Estimate: 4,000High Estimate: 6,000
serial #1567, 38-55, 26" round barrel with full magazine and an about very good bore. This is a very honest and early first model 1894 rifle. The barrel and magazine retain about 25% original blue with the balance showing a smooth even brown patina. The action retains about 30% original blue finish with loss due to even thinning and with these areas bearing a pleasing smooth brown patina. The hammer and lever shows some faded original color case-hardened finish and have a pleasing appearance. The plain walnut buttstock and forend rate very good with about 70% original finish remaining and with only sparse minor handling marks. The rifle is sighted with standard open barrel sights. Interestingly this rifle comes with its original Winchester shipping crater which is stenciled on lid "F.H. MORRILL / STOCKBRIDGE, VT." as well as "FROM / WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A.". The interior of the case contains an envelope with Mr. Wilson's notes stating that F.H. Morrill was a blacksmith in Gaysville, VT (very near Stockbridge) from 1883 until 1905. The condition of the crate is excellent with interior pieces showing other stenciling from other crates which were sawn and re-used to make this crate. The crate is constructed with nails but the top and bottom lids each have a screw at either end in a 3/4" recessed hole. The screws on the bottom are still filled with the tamper resistant wax filler with tiny "WINCHESTER" atop the surface of the filler. The top lid has been removed, therefore this fill is missing. This is an extremely honest rifle with what is purportedly its original shipping crate from Winchester. The included factory letter confirms the configuration of the rifle and shows receipt in the warehouse on January 11, 1895 and oddly the rifle did not ship until August 8, 1895. It is interesting to note that Mr. Wilson's home was only 40 miles from where this rifle was originally shipped 121 years ago. (17889-73) {ANTIQUE} [Allan Wilson Collection]
Exceptional Marlin Model 1897 Takedown Lever Action Rifle
Lot # 21 (Sale Order: 21 of 718)
Low Estimate: 2,500High Estimate: 3,500
serial #203419, 22 S,L,LR, 24" octagon barrel with a very good lightly frosted bore showing strong rifling. This is a lovely rifle. The barrel and full length magazine tube retain 98% original blue finish having slight loss due to fine edge wear and some very light scratches and a minor handling mark here and there. The frame and lever retain 95% of their vivid case-hardened colors having some light loss on the edges and on the bottom of the lever. The bolt and trigger retain 95% original blue finish having some loss due to light scratches. The smooth walnut straight grip buttstock and forend rate excellent displaying just a few light dings over a strong original varnish. The buttstock is fitted with its original Marlin MFACO hard rubber buttplate. This rifle is sighted with German silver Rocky Mountain front blade sight and a buckhorn rear sight with elevator. This rifle still functions the same as it did when it left the factory in 1900. A beautiful model 1897 with investment potential. (178038-4) {C&R}
Winchester Model 1894 Deluxe Takedown Lightweight_Short Rifle
Lot # 22 (Sale Order: 22 of 718)
Low Estimate: 6,000High Estimate: 8,000
serial #255288, 30 WCF, 22" round barrel with full magazine and a bright excellent bore. This rifle has lots of special order features including the lightweight tapered 22" barrel, takedown, checkered stocks, pistolgrip and hard rubber shotgun buttplate. The condition of the rifle is excellent with the barrel and magazine retaining 97% original blue finish overall. The action retains about 80% original blue with the majority of the loss being on the belly which is gray. The takedown collar is flaked to gray. The hammer and lever show generous amounts of faded color case-hardened finish. The checkered pistolgrip buttstock and forend are of beautifully figured American black walnut and rate excellent with 95% original finish remaining and with strong checkering. The lower left tang shows a five digit assembly number while the top tang inlet shows a four digit number that is light but appears different than the tang number. With that being said the stock fits perfectly and we feel it is original to the gun. The forend matches perfectly in color and grade of wood and is the proper 8 3/8" length which is found on short rifles. The rifle is sighted with a ramp mounted beaded blade front, Marble's folding rear barrel sight and a Marble's flexible joint folding tang mounted peepsight with base that curves up over the nose of the comb with the sight itself mounted to the rearmost portion of the base. The sight was removed and there are no extra holes, the stock fits perfectly beneath the base and nose of the comb is not altered or affected in any way. Included with the rifle is a factory letter confirming the configuration and showing a ship date of August 19, 1905, as well as an original "Winchester High Power Repeating Rifles General Instructions" pamphlet. A rare, handsome and highly desirable Winchester 1894 deluxe lightweight takedown rifle. (17889-99) {C&R} [Allan Wilson Collection]
Winchester Model 52C Sporting Rifle
Lot # 23 (Sale Order: 23 of 718)
Low Estimate: 3,500High Estimate: 5,500
serial #97631C, 22 LR, 24" round barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a very crisp 52C sporter. The metal surfaces of the rifle retain 98% plus strong original blue finish. Some screw heads show very slight wear. The checkered pistolgrip walnut stock features a Monte Carlo cheekpiece, checkered steel shotgun buttplate, steel gripcap, black forend tip and Super Grade style swivels. The stock rates excellent with 98% original finish remaining and with crisp checkering. There are a few very light scratches here and there but they are minor. The rifle features its original adjustable factory "Micro Motion" trigger along with factory installed Lyman receiver sight and original ramp mounted beaded blade front with hood. The bolt is properly electric-pencil-numbered to the gun on underside. The rifle comes with an original and correct hang tag, correctly numbered bolt tag as well as the instruction pamphlet for the 52C rifle. A single magazine is included with the rifle. This rifle is illustrated in Houze's the Winchester Model 52 on page 111 where it is credited to the Allan Wilson Collection. A wonderful, published example of these scarce "C" sporters. (17889-3) {C&R} [Allan Wilson Collection]
Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Sporting Rifle
Lot # 24 (Sale Order: 24 of 718)
Low Estimate: 4,000High Estimate: 6,000
Description Update (11/15/16): Light Tool marks left side of the receiver
serial #81367, 32-40, 30" No. 3 weight barrel with an excellent bore. This is a very nice High Wall. The rifle is in standard configuration except for factory close coupled double set triggers. The condition is lovely with the barrel retaining 90 - 95% evenly thinning original blue finish which has a very nice appearance showing silvery brown on the highest edges. The action retains between 90 and 95% original color case-hardened finish which remains quite vivid and with most loss on just the tangs where the metal is turning to a pleasing smooth brown patina. The plain walnut buttstock and forend rate very good plus to excellent with 90% original finish remaining and with perhaps a light coat of oil added. The rifle is sighted with standard open sporting sights. The triggers function properly. The rifle comes with a factory letter confirming the configuration of the rifle and showing it received in the warehouse on April 7, 1898 and not shipping until January 3rd, 1899. A very fine High Wall rifle which retains lots of brilliant color case-hardening. (17889-70) {ANTIQUE} [Allan Wilson Collection]
serial #81367, 32-40, 30" No. 3 weight barrel with an excellent bore. This is a very nice High Wall. The rifle is in standard configuration except for factory close coupled double set triggers. The condition is lovely with the barrel retaining 90 - 95% evenly thinning original blue finish which has a very nice appearance showing silvery brown on the highest edges. The action retains between 90 and 95% original color case-hardened finish which remains quite vivid and with most loss on just the tangs where the metal is turning to a pleasing smooth brown patina. The plain walnut buttstock and forend rate very good plus to excellent with 90% original finish remaining and with perhaps a light coat of oil added. The rifle is sighted with standard open sporting sights. The triggers function properly. The rifle comes with a factory letter confirming the configuration of the rifle and showing it received in the warehouse on April 7, 1898 and not shipping until January 3rd, 1899. A very fine High Wall rifle which retains lots of brilliant color case-hardening. (17889-70) {ANTIQUE} [Allan Wilson Collection]
Superb Winchester Model 1873 Lever Action Musket
Lot # 25 (Sale Order: 25 of 718)
Low Estimate: 5,000High Estimate: 7,000
serial #570489B, 44 WCF, 30" round barrel with full magazine and a bright mint bore. This rifle is in immaculate condition and could well be unfired. The barrel and magazine retain 98% original blue with a couple light scratches on the bottom of magazine tube at tip. The action retains 98% plus strong original blue finish overall with just slight edge wear. The fire blue on the loading gate remains strong and the color case hardening on the lever and hammer is also quite strong. The plain walnut buttstock and full length forend rate excellent plus with virtually all of their original finish remaining and just a few scattered light handling marks. The buttplate shows original color case-hardening overall which is just slightly subdued. A truly top-shelf, investment quality 1873 musket. (17847-1) {C&R}
