Auction No. 116 - Session 1

Auction No. 116 - Session 1

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Auction No. 116 - Session 1

Auction No. 116 - Session 1

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This sale by Amoskeag Auction Company features over 700 lots of rare and historic firearms. View the entire catalog here.
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Stevens Ideal No. 45 Deluxe Range Model Rifle on 44 1/2 Action

Lot # 1 (Sale Order: 1 of 703)      

serial #4152, 25-21 Stevens, 28" part round part octagon barrel with a very good bore. This is a lovely little rifle with deluxe checkered walnut stocks and lots of condition. The rifle has all matching numbers on the frame, barrel, forend, buttstock and Swiss buttplate. The barrel retains 97% original blue finish overall with just a little light thinning on the highest edges. The action retains 95% original color case-hardened finish which remains brilliant. The hammer, breechblock and tang sight retain 98% original blue while the Swiss buttplate retains 97% brilliant color case-hardened finish. The walnut stocks show some nice figure and feature factory checkering. The stocks retain about 97% original finish with just a couple very minor handling marks. The rifle is sighted with a globe target front, there is no rear seat and a factory windage adjustable tang mounted peepsight is present. This is a wonderful, untouched special order Stevens rifle in a wonderful state of preservation. (18320-86) {C&R}
serial #4152, 25-21 Stevens, 28" part round part octagon barrel with a very good bore. This is a lovely little rifle with deluxe checkered walnut stocks and lots of condi...moretion. The rifle has all matching numbers on the frame, barrel, forend, buttstock and Swiss buttplate. The barrel retains 97% original blue finish overall with just a little light thinning on the highest edges. The action retains 95% original color case-hardened finish which remains brilliant. The hammer, breechblock and tang sight retain 98% original blue while the Swiss buttplate retains 97% brilliant color case-hardened finish. The walnut stocks show some nice figure and feature factory checkering. The stocks retain about 97% original finish with just a couple very minor handling marks. The rifle is sighted with a globe target front, there is no rear seat and a factory windage adjustable tang mounted peepsight is present. This is a wonderful, untouched special order Stevens rifle in a wonderful state of preservation. (18320-86) {C&R}

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Fine Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle

Lot # 2 (Sale Order: 2 of 703)      

serial #331760, 32 WS, 26" octagon barrel with full magazine and an excellent bore. This is a nice crisp rifle. The barrel and magazine retain about 95% original blue with some light scattered freckling or oxidation staining. The action retains about 92 - 95% original blue finish with one small patch of fine pitting on the top right rear of action but this is very unobtrusive. The loading gate shows strong original fire blue while the hammer and lever show vivid original color case-hardened finish. The plain walnut buttstock and forend rate excellent with 95% original finish remaining and with just light handling marks present. The rifle is sighted with a standard sporting front and smokeless rear. A very clean and crisp 1894 rifle manufactured around 1906. (18487-27) {C&R}
serial #331760, 32 WS, 26" octagon barrel with full magazine and an excellent bore. This is a nice crisp rifle. The barrel and magazine retain about 95% original blue wit...moreh some light scattered freckling or oxidation staining. The action retains about 92 - 95% original blue finish with one small patch of fine pitting on the top right rear of action but this is very unobtrusive. The loading gate shows strong original fire blue while the hammer and lever show vivid original color case-hardened finish. The plain walnut buttstock and forend rate excellent with 95% original finish remaining and with just light handling marks present. The rifle is sighted with a standard sporting front and smokeless rear. A very clean and crisp 1894 rifle manufactured around 1906. (18487-27) {C&R}

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Winchester Model 1890 Third Model Rifle

Lot # 3 (Sale Order: 3 of 703)      

serial #422309, 22 Long, 24" octagon barrel with a bright about excellent bore which shows a few very sparsely scattered, very light pits. The metal surfaces retain a nice 97% original blue with light high edge and contact point wear with some sparsely scattered, very light oxidation staining here and there and a bit of flaking atop the bolt. The hammer retains some trace color case-hardening and the buttplate has very good original blue with some oxidation and light pitting at heel and toe. The smooth walnut buttstock and grooved forend rate very near excellent with only sparsely scattered very light handling marks from the years. Rifle is sighted with its original silver bead front sight, screw-adjustable stamped rear and a nice Marbles flexible joint tang sight. Really a very stellar example overall. (38486-1){C&R}
serial #422309, 22 Long, 24" octagon barrel with a bright about excellent bore which shows a few very sparsely scattered, very light pits. The metal surfaces retain a nic...moree 97% original blue with light high edge and contact point wear with some sparsely scattered, very light oxidation staining here and there and a bit of flaking atop the bolt. The hammer retains some trace color case-hardening and the buttplate has very good original blue with some oxidation and light pitting at heel and toe. The smooth walnut buttstock and grooved forend rate very near excellent with only sparsely scattered very light handling marks from the years. Rifle is sighted with its original silver bead front sight, screw-adjustable stamped rear and a nice Marbles flexible joint tang sight. Really a very stellar example overall. (38486-1){C&R}

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Marlin Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle

Lot # 4 (Sale Order: 4 of 703)      

serial #108608, 38 WCF, 24" round barrel with an otherwise bright excellent bore which shows a few spots of sparsely scattered very light pitting. The barrel, magazine tube and nosecap retain a nice 98% original blue with a small handful of very light handling marks from the years, and one more moderate dinged area atop the barrel. The frame and triggerplate retain a nice 98% plus original color case-hardening which is very vivid, with hammer and lever toning somewhat, the radiused portion of the lever more of a mottled gray case-hardening; the buttplate too shows mottled gray case with some soft oxidation. The smooth walnut buttstock and forend rate excellent with nearly all their original varnish, showing only sparse light handling marks from careful use afield. "E. Rose" has lightly, neatly, stamped his name at the right of butt near the buttplate, it was done during the period of use and is unobtrusive. The arm is sighted with its original German silver blade front, and semi-buckhorn sporting rear, sights. An absolutely stellar little 1894 in a very rarely encountered state of condition. (38510-15) {ANTIQUE}
serial #108608, 38 WCF, 24" round barrel with an otherwise bright excellent bore which shows a few spots of sparsely scattered very light pitting. The barrel, magazine tu...morebe and nosecap retain a nice 98% original blue with a small handful of very light handling marks from the years, and one more moderate dinged area atop the barrel. The frame and triggerplate retain a nice 98% plus original color case-hardening which is very vivid, with hammer and lever toning somewhat, the radiused portion of the lever more of a mottled gray case-hardening; the buttplate too shows mottled gray case with some soft oxidation. The smooth walnut buttstock and forend rate excellent with nearly all their original varnish, showing only sparse light handling marks from careful use afield. "E. Rose" has lightly, neatly, stamped his name at the right of butt near the buttplate, it was done during the period of use and is unobtrusive. The arm is sighted with its original German silver blade front, and semi-buckhorn sporting rear, sights. An absolutely stellar little 1894 in a very rarely encountered state of condition. (38510-15) {ANTIQUE}

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Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket Hammerless Semi-Auto Pistol

Lot # 5 (Sale Order: 5 of 703)      

serial #310791, 25 ACP, 2 1/8" barrel with a very good bore showing strong rifling, frosting and a few small pinprick pits. This little pistol remains in beautiful condition retaining nearly 98% original nickel with some light scratches, handling marks, a couple of tiny dings on the left side of the slide and a few small flakes and imperfections here and there. The factory mother-of-pearl grips with silver Rampant Colt medallions remain in excellent condition with a few minor handling marks and one or two tiny almost imperceptible cracks around the edges. Included are one original nickel-plated magazine and a period soft suede leather purse holster lined with a brownish green felt. It remains in very good condition with a few minor handling marks, a small tear on the left side and some tarnishing of the fixtures. A Colt factory letter is also included with this pistol and indicates it was shipped on January 20, 1923 in a twenty gun shipment to the Shapleigh Hardware Company of St. Louis, Missouri. This pistol remains a really superb example for the Colt collector. (138524-8) {C&R}
serial #310791, 25 ACP, 2 1/8" barrel with a very good bore showing strong rifling, frosting and a few small pinprick pits. This little pistol remains in beautiful condit...moreion retaining nearly 98% original nickel with some light scratches, handling marks, a couple of tiny dings on the left side of the slide and a few small flakes and imperfections here and there. The factory mother-of-pearl grips with silver Rampant Colt medallions remain in excellent condition with a few minor handling marks and one or two tiny almost imperceptible cracks around the edges. Included are one original nickel-plated magazine and a period soft suede leather purse holster lined with a brownish green felt. It remains in very good condition with a few minor handling marks, a small tear on the left side and some tarnishing of the fixtures. A Colt factory letter is also included with this pistol and indicates it was shipped on January 20, 1923 in a twenty gun shipment to the Shapleigh Hardware Company of St. Louis, Missouri. This pistol remains a really superb example for the Colt collector. (138524-8) {C&R}

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Superb Remington No. 1 1/2 Sporting Rifle

Lot # 6 (Sale Order: 6 of 703)      

serial #4218, 25-10 Stevens rimfire, 28" octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a very minty rifle. The "REMINGTON ARMS CO." marked barrel retains 98% strong original blue finish with just light silvering along the highest edges. The action retains 98% original color case-hardened finish which remains quite vivid and has a lovely appearance. The hammer and breechblock retain 95% original blue overall. The plain walnut buttstock and schnabel tipped forend rate excellent with 97% original finish remaining. The rifle has all matching numbers on frame, barrel, forend, buttstock and buttplate. The buttplate retains lots of original color case-hardened finish. The rifle is sighted with a Lyman hunting front and open sporting rear sights. This rifle is all original and completely unaltered. A high condition, investment quality Remington Rolling Block Sporting Rifle. (18502-7) {ANTIQUE}
serial #4218, 25-10 Stevens rimfire, 28" octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a very minty rifle. The "REMINGTON ARMS CO." marked barrel retains 98% stron...moreg original blue finish with just light silvering along the highest edges. The action retains 98% original color case-hardened finish which remains quite vivid and has a lovely appearance. The hammer and breechblock retain 95% original blue overall. The plain walnut buttstock and schnabel tipped forend rate excellent with 97% original finish remaining. The rifle has all matching numbers on frame, barrel, forend, buttstock and buttplate. The buttplate retains lots of original color case-hardened finish. The rifle is sighted with a Lyman hunting front and open sporting rear sights. This rifle is all original and completely unaltered. A high condition, investment quality Remington Rolling Block Sporting Rifle. (18502-7) {ANTIQUE}

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Factory Engraved Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless Semi-Auto Pistol Shipped to Browning Bros.

Lot # 7 (Sale Order: 7 of 703)      

serial #99896, 32 ACP, 3 3/4" barrel with a bright near excellent bore showing a little frosting throughout. The metal surfaces of this gorgeous pistol retain about 96% original bright blue with some high edge wear, some scattered scratches, freckles and gripstraps just starting to thin to gray. There is also a small ding on the left side of the barrel at the muzzle. The extractor retains streaks of fire temper blue that has flaked to gray and the trigger, magazine release and manual safety retain nearly all of their vibrant fire temper blue. This pistol is nearly 75% covered with early Colt special embellishment featuring expert scrollwork and punch-dot shading. The grips are factory mother-of-pearl with gold Rampant Colt medallions and remain in near excellent condition with a few minor handling marks, a tiny chip near the safety on the left panel and the backing material on the right panel has detached from the grip. This could no doubt be easily repaired and does not detract from the appearance of this fine pistol. Included is one blue-bodied magazine in near excellent condition. The pistol also includes a Colt factory letter that indicates it was shipped with blue finish, engraved and with pearl grips on May 21, 1910 to none other than the Browning Bros. of Ogden, Utah and was the only gun in the shipment. A really fantastic piece with an interesting shipping destination. (138524-2) {C&R}
serial #99896, 32 ACP, 3 3/4" barrel with a bright near excellent bore showing a little frosting throughout. The metal surfaces of this gorgeous pistol retain about 96% o...moreriginal bright blue with some high edge wear, some scattered scratches, freckles and gripstraps just starting to thin to gray. There is also a small ding on the left side of the barrel at the muzzle. The extractor retains streaks of fire temper blue that has flaked to gray and the trigger, magazine release and manual safety retain nearly all of their vibrant fire temper blue. This pistol is nearly 75% covered with early Colt special embellishment featuring expert scrollwork and punch-dot shading. The grips are factory mother-of-pearl with gold Rampant Colt medallions and remain in near excellent condition with a few minor handling marks, a tiny chip near the safety on the left panel and the backing material on the right panel has detached from the grip. This could no doubt be easily repaired and does not detract from the appearance of this fine pistol. Included is one blue-bodied magazine in near excellent condition. The pistol also includes a Colt factory letter that indicates it was shipped with blue finish, engraved and with pearl grips on May 21, 1910 to none other than the Browning Bros. of Ogden, Utah and was the only gun in the shipment. A really fantastic piece with an interesting shipping destination. (138524-2) {C&R}

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Scarce Colt Officers Model Target Revolver

Lot # 8 (Sale Order: 8 of 703)      

serial #656872, 32 Colt New Police (32 S&W Long), 6" heavy barrel with an excellent bore. This early war gun (1941) retains about 99% factory blue with just a hint of a turn ring on the cylinder and minor freckling on the right side of the frame. The un-numbered checkered walnut factory grips with silver Colt medallions rate excellent but are slightly proud of the metal along the front and backstraps. The gun has the correct adjustable sights and it locks up like it just left the factory. The barrel is marked "HEAVY BARREL" and flanked by Maltese Crosses. The gun includes the original factory box that is correctly end labeled and numbered to the gun, factory sight adjustment tool, factory bore brush, test target numbered to the gun and a "Shooting Suggestion" pamphlet. Overall, the box rates very good plus with light edge wear on one side of the base and a torn corner on the cover. The inside has a number of moderate grease stains, the bore brush rates excellent as does the sight adjustment tool. The face of the target is slightly soiled but the back has a number of grease stains and the pamphlet is oil soaked. This lovely gun has seen very little use and a wonderful find for the Colt collector. (88486-5) {C&R}
serial #656872, 32 Colt New Police (32 S&W Long), 6" heavy barrel with an excellent bore. This early war gun (1941) retains about 99% factory blue with just a hint of a t...moreurn ring on the cylinder and minor freckling on the right side of the frame. The un-numbered checkered walnut factory grips with silver Colt medallions rate excellent but are slightly proud of the metal along the front and backstraps. The gun has the correct adjustable sights and it locks up like it just left the factory. The barrel is marked "HEAVY BARREL" and flanked by Maltese Crosses. The gun includes the original factory box that is correctly end labeled and numbered to the gun, factory sight adjustment tool, factory bore brush, test target numbered to the gun and a "Shooting Suggestion" pamphlet. Overall, the box rates very good plus with light edge wear on one side of the base and a torn corner on the cover. The inside has a number of moderate grease stains, the bore brush rates excellent as does the sight adjustment tool. The face of the target is slightly soiled but the back has a number of grease stains and the pamphlet is oil soaked. This lovely gun has seen very little use and a wonderful find for the Colt collector. (88486-5) {C&R}

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Colt Woodsman Sport Semi-Auto Pistol

Lot # 9 (Sale Order: 9 of 703)      

serial #137625, 22 LR, 4 1/2" barrel with an excellent bore. This stunning little 1940 made pistol retains about 99% factory blue with minor muzzle wear. The checkered walnut factory grips rate excellent. This pistol has a serrated ramp front sight and windage adjustable rear sight. It comes with some highly desirable accessories including the original factory hinged maroon box that is correctly end labeled and numbered to the gun, a single factory magazine, factory sight adjustment tool, bore brush, form #57 tag indicating the new main spring housing for high speed ammunition. A lovely pre-war first model Woodsman Sport and must have for the serious Woodsman collector. (88524-5) {C&R}
serial #137625, 22 LR, 4 1/2" barrel with an excellent bore. This stunning little 1940 made pistol retains about 99% factory blue with minor muzzle wear. The checkered wa...morelnut factory grips rate excellent. This pistol has a serrated ramp front sight and windage adjustable rear sight. It comes with some highly desirable accessories including the original factory hinged maroon box that is correctly end labeled and numbered to the gun, a single factory magazine, factory sight adjustment tool, bore brush, form #57 tag indicating the new main spring housing for high speed ammunition. A lovely pre-war first model Woodsman Sport and must have for the serious Woodsman collector. (88524-5) {C&R}

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L.C. Smith Ideal Grade Sidelock Double Shotgun

Lot # 10 (Sale Order: 10 of 703)      

serial #FWS42807, 12 Ga., 28" London Steel barrels choked a modified and full with bright excellent bores, the left tube showing some very scant remnants of very light pitting near the muzzle. The barrels retain about 99% excellent quality restored blue and are stamped on their bottom flat "Ideal 2 3/4 In. Chamber". The frame and lockplates are Ideal Grade engraved and retain a nice 97% original color case-hardening which is toning to pewter on the carry point of the belly. The checkered walnut capped pistolgrip buttstock rates very good with some lovely grain figure and the expected light dings and handling marks that come from a hunted arm. The special order factory beavertail forend rates very good plus, showing fewer handling marks. Equipped with automatic safety, dual ivory beads and double trigger, the arm locks up as tightly as the day it left Fulton NY, with the toplever still right of center. A truly "Ideal" "Elsie" for the uplands and duck blind. (38556-9){C&R}
serial #FWS42807, 12 Ga., 28" London Steel barrels choked a modified and full with bright excellent bores, the left tube showing some very scant remnants of very light pi...moretting near the muzzle. The barrels retain about 99% excellent quality restored blue and are stamped on their bottom flat "Ideal 2 3/4 In. Chamber". The frame and lockplates are Ideal Grade engraved and retain a nice 97% original color case-hardening which is toning to pewter on the carry point of the belly. The checkered walnut capped pistolgrip buttstock rates very good with some lovely grain figure and the expected light dings and handling marks that come from a hunted arm. The special order factory beavertail forend rates very good plus, showing fewer handling marks. Equipped with automatic safety, dual ivory beads and double trigger, the arm locks up as tightly as the day it left Fulton NY, with the toplever still right of center. A truly "Ideal" "Elsie" for the uplands and duck blind. (38556-9){C&R}

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Lovely Francotte Grade "BB" Double Ejectorgun

Lot # 11 (Sale Order: 11 of 703)      

serial #33223, 16 bore, 26" barrels with bright excellent bores choked full & full (.028" constriction). This is a wonderful shotgun. The "BB" grade features an Anson & Deely sideplated action with "Quadruple Wedge" fastening system which consisted of double locking underlugs, Greener crossbolt and sideclips. The tops of the barrels are engraved "VON LENGERKE & DETMOLD / U.S. AGENTS, NEW YORK" and they feature lovely matting, a single gold band, engraved wedges at breech and on rib extension. The action and sideplates feature full coverage fine scroll engraving and the fences show relief oak leaf engraving. The condition is super with the barrels showing vivid damascus pattern their entire lengths, having their original 2 5/8" chambers intact and with minimum wall thicknesses of .030" right and .037" left. The action and locks retain 95% original color case-hardened finish which has softened just slightly and shows a lovely mottled blend of color and a French gray. The checkered pistolgrip buttstock and forend are of nicely figured European walnut and rate excellent with 95% original finish remaining and with crisp edges, sharp checkering with just a couple areas with some flattened points and a few minor sparsely scattered handling marks. The shotgun has a 14 3/8" length of pull over its grooved horn buttplate, shows drops of 1 1/4" and 2" and weighs in at six pounds even. The gun was received at VL&D in New York in 1900. A really wonderful, high condition small bore Francotte. (18436-3) {C&R}
serial #33223, 16 bore, 26" barrels with bright excellent bores choked full & full (.028" constriction). This is a wonderful shotgun. The "BB" grade features an Anson & D...moreeely sideplated action with "Quadruple Wedge" fastening system which consisted of double locking underlugs, Greener crossbolt and sideclips. The tops of the barrels are engraved "VON LENGERKE & DETMOLD / U.S. AGENTS, NEW YORK" and they feature lovely matting, a single gold band, engraved wedges at breech and on rib extension. The action and sideplates feature full coverage fine scroll engraving and the fences show relief oak leaf engraving. The condition is super with the barrels showing vivid damascus pattern their entire lengths, having their original 2 5/8" chambers intact and with minimum wall thicknesses of .030" right and .037" left. The action and locks retain 95% original color case-hardened finish which has softened just slightly and shows a lovely mottled blend of color and a French gray. The checkered pistolgrip buttstock and forend are of nicely figured European walnut and rate excellent with 95% original finish remaining and with crisp edges, sharp checkering with just a couple areas with some flattened points and a few minor sparsely scattered handling marks. The shotgun has a 14 3/8" length of pull over its grooved horn buttplate, shows drops of 1 1/4" and 2" and weighs in at six pounds even. The gun was received at VL&D in New York in 1900. A really wonderful, high condition small bore Francotte. (18436-3) {C&R}

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Very Fine Factory Engraved Colt Model 1883 Boxlock Double Shotgun

Lot # 12 (Sale Order: 12 of 703)      

serial #1615, 12 ga., 30" damascus barrels with bright excellent bores choked about improved modified in each. The action of this shotgun shows tasteful, beautifully executed border engraving which is listed on the factory letter as "engraving valued at $3.00". The condition of the shotgun is very nice with the barrels showing strong damascus pattern their entire length with some minor light oxidation staining on the right tube. The action shows about 85% original color case-hardened finish which remains quite bright but also shows some light oxidation staining on the right side. The triggerguard retains over 90% bright original blue finish overall. The checkered round knob pistolgrip buttstock and splinter forend are of nicely figured European walnut and rate excellent with 95% original finish remaining and with sharp, crisp checkering and sharp edges. The gun has a 14 1/4" length of pull over its original checkered hard rubber buttplate with Rampant Colt at center. The drops measure at 1 7/8" and 3 1/2". The factory letter lists the gun as a 12 ga., 30" Grade I gun, factory engraved which shipped to J.B. Field & Co. in Detroit on April 20, 1887 in a single gun shipment. A very fine example of these high quality Colt double guns. (18325-1) {ANTIQUE}
serial #1615, 12 ga., 30" damascus barrels with bright excellent bores choked about improved modified in each. The action of this shotgun shows tasteful, beautifully exec...moreuted border engraving which is listed on the factory letter as "engraving valued at $3.00". The condition of the shotgun is very nice with the barrels showing strong damascus pattern their entire length with some minor light oxidation staining on the right tube. The action shows about 85% original color case-hardened finish which remains quite bright but also shows some light oxidation staining on the right side. The triggerguard retains over 90% bright original blue finish overall. The checkered round knob pistolgrip buttstock and splinter forend are of nicely figured European walnut and rate excellent with 95% original finish remaining and with sharp, crisp checkering and sharp edges. The gun has a 14 1/4" length of pull over its original checkered hard rubber buttplate with Rampant Colt at center. The drops measure at 1 7/8" and 3 1/2". The factory letter lists the gun as a 12 ga., 30" Grade I gun, factory engraved which shipped to J.B. Field & Co. in Detroit on April 20, 1887 in a single gun shipment. A very fine example of these high quality Colt double guns. (18325-1) {ANTIQUE}

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Rare A. H. Fox CE Grade Double Ejectorgun

Lot # 13 (Sale Order: 13 of 703)      

serial #21799, 12 Ga., 30" Krupp steel barrels choked improved cylinder and modified (.006" constriction right, .019" constriction left) with bright very good plus bores which show sparsely scattered light oxidation or very light pits; they are inconsequential. The barrels retain about 95% original blue, the loss due to even fading with some muzzle wear and toning just ahead of the forend area. They feature wedges of loose open scroll at the rear with engraved bands at the breeches proper. The frame is very pleasing, being an overall tarnished pewter patina with some strong traces of color in the protected areas, the early C-grade engraving is lovely. There is tight scroll on the fences, belly, top of frame and lever with game scene vignettes of quail and woodcock left and right with a setter on the belly of frame (looks like an Irish red and white). The long tang triggerguard shows nice scroll on its bow with excellent original blue. The gun is stocked straight grip with a nice checkered butt, the stock rating very good to very good plus with much original varnish and only the minor handling marks one would expext from a field-used arm. There are nicely checkered grip panels with extra panels at the cheeks. The splinter forearm is similar and has a nice ebony tip, the checkering showing a bit more wear. The gun handles immensely well with a length of pull of 14 1/4" and drops of 1 1/4" and 2". As-expected, the gun locks up "fox tight" with the lever still slightly right of center and seems to function well mechanically with very positive ejectors
serial #21799, 12 Ga., 30" Krupp steel barrels choked improved cylinder and modified (.006" constriction right, .019" constriction left) with bright very good plus bores ...morewhich show sparsely scattered light oxidation or very light pits; they are inconsequential. The barrels retain about 95% original blue, the loss due to even fading with some muzzle wear and toning just ahead of the forend area. They feature wedges of loose open scroll at the rear with engraved bands at the breeches proper. The frame is very pleasing, being an overall tarnished pewter patina with some strong traces of color in the protected areas, the early C-grade engraving is lovely. There is tight scroll on the fences, belly, top of frame and lever with game scene vignettes of quail and woodcock left and right with a setter on the belly of frame (looks like an Irish red and white). The long tang triggerguard shows nice scroll on its bow with excellent original blue. The gun is stocked straight grip with a nice checkered butt, the stock rating very good to very good plus with much original varnish and only the minor handling marks one would expext from a field-used arm. There are nicely checkered grip panels with extra panels at the cheeks. The splinter forearm is similar and has a nice ebony tip, the checkering showing a bit more wear. The gun handles immensely well with a length of pull of 14 1/4" and drops of 1 1/4" and 2". As-expected, the gun locks up "fox tight" with the lever still slightly right of center and seems to function well mechanically with very positive ejectors

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Merkel Model 201E Over Under Shotgun

Lot # 14 (Sale Order: 14 of 703)      

serial #65788, 12 ga, 28" ventilated rib barrels choked full and tight full with bright excellent bores. The barrels retain about 97% original blue finish, the loss due to lightly scattered scratches and some light specks of surface oxidation. The scalloped boxlock coin finish frame features lovely game scene engraving showing a pointer flushing birds on the left and two flying mallards with a third being retrieved from the water on the right, all in natural habitat surrounded by tight foliate scroll and geometric patterns. The top lever and triggerguard retain 97% original blue finish and engraving. The checkered walnut capped pistolgrip buttstock and three piece forend rate very good plus with minor handling marks. The buttstock features a left side round shadowline cheekpiece, a silver inlet with the initials "AVG" in the toeline and wears a Suhl embossed buttplate which provides a 14 1/2" length of pull. This beautiful shotgun features an ivory bead front sight, single selective trigger, manual tang safety, cocking indicators, ejectors and sling swivels. Overall a solid and beautifully embellished Merkel which locks up tight and should function well. (218413-65) {MODERN}
serial #65788, 12 ga, 28" ventilated rib barrels choked full and tight full with bright excellent bores. The barrels retain about 97% original blue finish, the loss due t...moreo lightly scattered scratches and some light specks of surface oxidation. The scalloped boxlock coin finish frame features lovely game scene engraving showing a pointer flushing birds on the left and two flying mallards with a third being retrieved from the water on the right, all in natural habitat surrounded by tight foliate scroll and geometric patterns. The top lever and triggerguard retain 97% original blue finish and engraving. The checkered walnut capped pistolgrip buttstock and three piece forend rate very good plus with minor handling marks. The buttstock features a left side round shadowline cheekpiece, a silver inlet with the initials "AVG" in the toeline and wears a Suhl embossed buttplate which provides a 14 1/2" length of pull. This beautiful shotgun features an ivory bead front sight, single selective trigger, manual tang safety, cocking indicators, ejectors and sling swivels. Overall a solid and beautifully embellished Merkel which locks up tight and should function well. (218413-65) {MODERN}

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Very Early and Very Fine Parker Back Action Underlifter Double Hammergun

Lot # 15 (Sale Order: 15 of 703)      

serial #0273, 12 ga., 30" decarbonized steel barrels with very good bright bores that show just a little scattered light pitting and oxidation with a few thousandths choke in each side. This is a high condition shotgun that is untouched and completely honest. The top barrel rib is engraved "PARKER BROS. MAKERS MERIDEN CONN DECARBONIZED STEEL". The shotgun has matching number "0273" on side of barrel lug, watertable and inside forend metal. This 140 plus year old shotgun is in remarkable condition. The barrels retain 90 - 95% original blue finish overall with just a couple small patches of very minor light surface oxidation. The frame and locks retain 85% original color case-hardened finish which has softened over time but has a lovely appearance with good contrast still visible. The triggerguard shows 75% bright original blue blending with a pleasing smooth brown patina. The smooth steel shotgun buttplate shows about 30% bright original blue mixed with a smooth gray brown patina. The checkered walnut straight grip buttstock and key fastened splinter forend rate excellent with nearly all of their original finish, sharp crisp checkering and nice raised grain. The wood-to-metal fit remains excellent. The shotgun has a 14 3/8" length of pull over the original smooth steel shotgun buttplate. These early back action lifters are quite scarce and in this condition, nearly non-existent. This is a superb and completely honest example suitable for the finest collection of Parker shotguns. (18487-10) {ANTIQUE}
serial #0273, 12 ga., 30" decarbonized steel barrels with very good bright bores that show just a little scattered light pitting and oxidation with a few thousandths chok...moree in each side. This is a high condition shotgun that is untouched and completely honest. The top barrel rib is engraved "PARKER BROS. MAKERS MERIDEN CONN DECARBONIZED STEEL". The shotgun has matching number "0273" on side of barrel lug, watertable and inside forend metal. This 140 plus year old shotgun is in remarkable condition. The barrels retain 90 - 95% original blue finish overall with just a couple small patches of very minor light surface oxidation. The frame and locks retain 85% original color case-hardened finish which has softened over time but has a lovely appearance with good contrast still visible. The triggerguard shows 75% bright original blue blending with a pleasing smooth brown patina. The smooth steel shotgun buttplate shows about 30% bright original blue mixed with a smooth gray brown patina. The checkered walnut straight grip buttstock and key fastened splinter forend rate excellent with nearly all of their original finish, sharp crisp checkering and nice raised grain. The wood-to-metal fit remains excellent. The shotgun has a 14 3/8" length of pull over the original smooth steel shotgun buttplate. These early back action lifters are quite scarce and in this condition, nearly non-existent. This is a superb and completely honest example suitable for the finest collection of Parker shotguns. (18487-10) {ANTIQUE}

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Early and Rare Parker Small Bore Underlifter Double Hammergun

Lot # 16 (Sale Order: 16 of 703)      

serial #5410, 20 ga., 27 5/8" damascus barrels with bores that show some areas of pitting. This shotgun is listed in the Parker Pages as the earliest surviving 20 gauge Parker, however there is one other 20 bore listed that is a lower number #4634. The gun has all matching numbers and the barrels are still touching at the muzzle so we feel comfortable that they were only shortened from 28". This is a "field" grade gun with no engraving other than the makers name on locks and the barrel inscription which reads from action to muzzle "PARKER BROS. "MAKERS" MERIDEN "STUB TWIST". The shotgun features a key fastened forend with the decorative raised bead at the front of the steel forend tip along with a round knob pistolgrip and smooth steel shotgun buttplate. The barrels show strong twist pattern their entire length and appear to have been very nicely re-browned at some point over the years. The action and locks show a mix of silver faded case-hardening and an even gray patina. The metal remains smooth and is free of pitting. The stock and forend are of nicely figured walnut, were never checkered and rate very good with old wear and some light added finish present. The wood has a very nice and honest appearance. The shotgun comes with a set of non-Parker fluid steel barrels which have been fit to the gun and the gun and extra barrels come together in a nicely made partitioned walnut case with cleaning rod and other cleaning implements. A rare and very early small bore Parker lifter made before L.C. Smith & Ansley Fox had even set up their shops. (18321-5) {ANTIQUE}
serial #5410, 20 ga., 27 5/8" damascus barrels with bores that show some areas of pitting. This shotgun is listed in the Parker Pages as the earliest surviving 20 gauge P...morearker, however there is one other 20 bore listed that is a lower number #4634. The gun has all matching numbers and the barrels are still touching at the muzzle so we feel comfortable that they were only shortened from 28". This is a "field" grade gun with no engraving other than the makers name on locks and the barrel inscription which reads from action to muzzle "PARKER BROS. "MAKERS" MERIDEN "STUB TWIST". The shotgun features a key fastened forend with the decorative raised bead at the front of the steel forend tip along with a round knob pistolgrip and smooth steel shotgun buttplate. The barrels show strong twist pattern their entire length and appear to have been very nicely re-browned at some point over the years. The action and locks show a mix of silver faded case-hardening and an even gray patina. The metal remains smooth and is free of pitting. The stock and forend are of nicely figured walnut, were never checkered and rate very good with old wear and some light added finish present. The wood has a very nice and honest appearance. The shotgun comes with a set of non-Parker fluid steel barrels which have been fit to the gun and the gun and extra barrels come together in a nicely made partitioned walnut case with cleaning rod and other cleaning implements. A rare and very early small bore Parker lifter made before L.C. Smith & Ansley Fox had even set up their shops. (18321-5) {ANTIQUE}

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Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle

Lot # 17 (Sale Order: 17 of 703)      

serial #157034, 25-20 WCF, 24" round barrel with full magazine and a bright excellent bore. The barrel and magazine retain 95% original blue overall with loss being due to just light even thinning. The action retains about 80% original blue with most loss on forward section of the belly where metal is a smooth gray brown color. The sides of action show striations which bear a pleasing smooth brown patina. The hammer and lever retain 85% plus original color case hardened finish which has faded somewhat on the lever but remains generally strong. The plain walnut buttstock and forend rate excellent with about 90% original finish remaining with the primary loss on the forend from honest carry wear. The serial number application date is around 1900 and this gun is factory proofed on the barrel and frame indicating that either this action hung around the factory for a while before it was assembled or this rifle was returned for service after 1905. The rifle is sighted with standard open sporting sights. A nice, clean and very honest 1892 rifle. (18487-7) {C&R}
serial #157034, 25-20 WCF, 24" round barrel with full magazine and a bright excellent bore. The barrel and magazine retain 95% original blue overall with loss being due t...moreo just light even thinning. The action retains about 80% original blue with most loss on forward section of the belly where metal is a smooth gray brown color. The sides of action show striations which bear a pleasing smooth brown patina. The hammer and lever retain 85% plus original color case hardened finish which has faded somewhat on the lever but remains generally strong. The plain walnut buttstock and forend rate excellent with about 90% original finish remaining with the primary loss on the forend from honest carry wear. The serial number application date is around 1900 and this gun is factory proofed on the barrel and frame indicating that either this action hung around the factory for a while before it was assembled or this rifle was returned for service after 1905. The rifle is sighted with standard open sporting sights. A nice, clean and very honest 1892 rifle. (18487-7) {C&R}

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Excellent Winchester Model 52B Sporter Bolt Action Rifle

Lot # 18 (Sale Order: 18 of 703)      

serial #53746B, 22 LR, 24" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this lovely rifle retain 95% original blue with a hint of silvering around muzzle, a tiny spot turning gray on barrel and the most noticeable loss being a few small spots flaking to brown on the triggerguard and magazine plate. The checkered steel shotgun buttplate is a brown patina with scattered light oxidation. The walnut stock is not notched and rates excellent retaining much of its factory varnish with a few scattered tiny handling marks. The rifle is equipped with a correct Lyman peep sight and a factory hooded gold bead front sight. Really a high condition example of these sought-after Winchester rimfire sporting rifles. (208486-4) {C&R}
serial #53746B, 22 LR, 24" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this lovely rifle retain 95% original blue with a hint of silvering around muzzle, a...more tiny spot turning gray on barrel and the most noticeable loss being a few small spots flaking to brown on the triggerguard and magazine plate. The checkered steel shotgun buttplate is a brown patina with scattered light oxidation. The walnut stock is not notched and rates excellent retaining much of its factory varnish with a few scattered tiny handling marks. The rifle is equipped with a correct Lyman peep sight and a factory hooded gold bead front sight. Really a high condition example of these sought-after Winchester rimfire sporting rifles. (208486-4) {C&R}

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Lovely Winchester Model 52C Sporter Bolt Action Rifle

Lot # 19 (Sale Order: 19 of 703)      

serial #96020C, 22 LR, 24" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this high-condition rifle retain 98% original blue the loss due to some light silvering around the floorplate. The checkered pistol grip walnut stock rates excellent retaining most of its factory varnish with some flaking on the ebony tip, a ding on the underside and a few scattered handling marks. The rifle is sighted with a Lyman peep rear sight and a hooded gold bead front sight. This rifle includes a set of sling swivels. An excellent Winchester 52C that will make a great addition to any Winchester or rimfire collection. (208487-12) {C&R}
serial #96020C, 22 LR, 24" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces of this high-condition rifle retain 98% original blue the loss due to some light silver...moreing around the floorplate. The checkered pistol grip walnut stock rates excellent retaining most of its factory varnish with some flaking on the ebony tip, a ding on the underside and a few scattered handling marks. The rifle is sighted with a Lyman peep rear sight and a hooded gold bead front sight. This rifle includes a set of sling swivels. An excellent Winchester 52C that will make a great addition to any Winchester or rimfire collection. (208487-12) {C&R}

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Smith & Wesson New Model No. 3 Revolver with Target Modifications

Lot # 20 (Sale Order: 20 of 703)      

serial #25067, 44 Russian, 6 1/2" barrel with an excellent, bright bore. This intriguing revolver has matching numbers on the frame, barrel, and cylinder with the metal retaining 75-80% of the original blue finish that has faded along the sides of the barrel with silvering on high edges of the frame and cylinder and two small spots of gray present on the sideplate. The revolver is equipped with the factory rear sight but has an unusual double lobed front sight blade, held on by a thumbscrew attachment, and the hammer has been machined to accept a braided leather lanyard, apparently to allow for remote cocking of the action. The triggerguard has likewise been modified by detaching the rear portion of the bow and reversing it into a Russian-like spur. The gripstraps have been checkered and handsome walnut sawhandle grips fitted which feature an asymmetrically flared butt and a pronounced knuckle at the top of the backstrap. The fine checkering has some mild wear but is otherwise in fine shape with a few minor marks around the butt. This is an in interesting revolver, skillfully modified and in excellent overall condition, which would make a fine subject for further research and addition to any collection. (18556-4) {ANTIQUE}
serial #25067, 44 Russian, 6 1/2" barrel with an excellent, bright bore. This intriguing revolver has matching numbers on the frame, barrel, and cylinder with the metal r...moreetaining 75-80% of the original blue finish that has faded along the sides of the barrel with silvering on high edges of the frame and cylinder and two small spots of gray present on the sideplate. The revolver is equipped with the factory rear sight but has an unusual double lobed front sight blade, held on by a thumbscrew attachment, and the hammer has been machined to accept a braided leather lanyard, apparently to allow for remote cocking of the action. The triggerguard has likewise been modified by detaching the rear portion of the bow and reversing it into a Russian-like spur. The gripstraps have been checkered and handsome walnut sawhandle grips fitted which feature an asymmetrically flared butt and a pronounced knuckle at the top of the backstrap. The fine checkering has some mild wear but is otherwise in fine shape with a few minor marks around the butt. This is an in interesting revolver, skillfully modified and in excellent overall condition, which would make a fine subject for further research and addition to any collection. (18556-4) {ANTIQUE}

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Rare Smith & Wesson 320 Revolving Rifle with Original Case

Lot # 21 (Sale Order: 21 of 703)      

Description Update (11/7/17): Heel of buttplate is cracked

serial #337, 320 S&W cal, 20" round barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a very nice example of these unusual American arms and it comes in the rarest barrel length with an original case, extra sights and all matching numbers. The condition of the gun is quite nice as well with the barrel retaining 90% evenly thinning bright original blue finish. The frame also retains about 90% evenly thinning original blue with areas of loss showing a smooth and pleasing gray brown patina. The cylinder shows all of its original blue in the flutes with the balance being a smooth brown patina with scattered traces of original blue finish showing. The hammer and triggerguard show lots of faded original color case-hardened finish while the stock's attachment iron shows about 60% original blue blending with a pleasing smooth brown patina. The mottled brown hard rubber grips and forend rate very good with just normal light wear, the "S&W" logos were scrubbed from the grips long ago and there are a few scratches on the left side of the frame just above the grip. The rifle comes with its original detachable stock which rates excellent with 95% original finish remaining and with just normal light handling marks and a few blunt impact marks from the years. The original checkered hard rubber buttplate with "S&W" monogram rates very good plus showing light even wear. The rifle comes with its original peepsight with mounts in the stock iron, the original filler screw for when sight is not installed, a globe front sight, standard blade front sight and original folding leaf rear barrel sight. The original black canvas case rates near very good with most wear on rear bottom edge where one of the brass corners is missing; the leather straps are also missing. The interior of the case is very good. This is a very nice example of these interesting and scarce Smith & Wesson arms. (18433-23) {ANTIQUE} [Paul Weisberg Collection]

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Rare U.S. Smith & Wesson First Model American Oil Hole Revolver

Lot # 22 (Sale Order: 22 of 703)      

serial #1409, .44 American, 8" ribbed round barrel with a very good bore which shows strong rifling but with scattered light pitting its full length. The metal surfaces on this fine early martial Smith & Wesson retain about 98-99% excellent quality factory re-nickel, the loss being a few very sparsely scattered spots of extremely light flaking or bubbling. The bottom of butt indeed has the factory "(star)" marking and the inside of the grip frame shows two refinish dates, the first in 1914, the second in 1924. Both trigger and hammer have toned to a brownish patina but the bow of the guard shows some good smoky color case-hardening. The smooth walnut grips rate very good with a faint left-side cartouche, their fit is slightly "under" and they are numbered to gun "2012" (which was indeed a nickel U.S. First American as well). The "U.S." atop the barrel is still visible albeit somewhat faint, the left side "A" inspector's marking has been lost atop the top strap but a ghost can be seen in the proper location on frame, and the right side "P" marking is faint and partial on the barrel but has been lost to the refinishes at the rear of recoil shield. As-mentioned, this example has the early oil hole on the underside of the extractor housing lug. This arm is listed by serial number in Smith & Wesson American Model
serial #1409, .44 American, 8" ribbed round barrel with a very good bore which shows strong rifling but with scattered light pitting its full length. The metal surfaces o...moren this fine early martial Smith & Wesson retain about 98-99% excellent quality factory re-nickel, the loss being a few very sparsely scattered spots of extremely light flaking or bubbling. The bottom of butt indeed has the factory "(star)" marking and the inside of the grip frame shows two refinish dates, the first in 1914, the second in 1924. Both trigger and hammer have toned to a brownish patina but the bow of the guard shows some good smoky color case-hardening. The smooth walnut grips rate very good with a faint left-side cartouche, their fit is slightly "under" and they are numbered to gun "2012" (which was indeed a nickel U.S. First American as well). The "U.S." atop the barrel is still visible albeit somewhat faint, the left side "A" inspector's marking has been lost atop the top strap but a ghost can be seen in the proper location on frame, and the right side "P" marking is faint and partial on the barrel but has been lost to the refinishes at the rear of recoil shield. As-mentioned, this example has the early oil hole on the underside of the extractor housing lug. This arm is listed by serial number in Smith & Wesson American Model

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Lovely Colt Model 1877 Lightning Revolver

Lot # 23 (Sale Order: 23 of 703)      

serial #97245, 38 Colt, 3 1/2" round barrel with a very good plus bore which is mostly bright with strong rifling with a few very sparsely scattered spots of light oxidation or light pitting. The metal surfaces retain about 95-97% original bright nickel, the areas of loss being light flaking around the flash area at rear of barrel, light muzzle wear and a bit more prominent cylinder flaking. The exposed metal beneath is bright in all cases and is unobtrusive, it is in fact difficult to see where plating ends and bare metal begins in some spots. The trigger and spine of hammer, as well as the screws, show some very strong pale nitre blue; the bright polished sides of the hammer still brilliant. The arm wears a nice pair of smooth genuine mother-of-pearl grips which rate very good plus to excellent, they are unmarked but fit very very well, the right with a couple small flakes. This example is ejectorless and has the knurled base pin used for removing spent rounds. Gun seems to function well mechanically and all of the numbers are matching. A really stellar example that would be right at home in a period casing. (38433-30){ANTIQUE}[Paul Weisberg Collection]
serial #97245, 38 Colt, 3 1/2" round barrel with a very good plus bore which is mostly bright with strong rifling with a few very sparsely scattered spots of light oxidat...moreion or light pitting. The metal surfaces retain about 95-97% original bright nickel, the areas of loss being light flaking around the flash area at rear of barrel, light muzzle wear and a bit more prominent cylinder flaking. The exposed metal beneath is bright in all cases and is unobtrusive, it is in fact difficult to see where plating ends and bare metal begins in some spots. The trigger and spine of hammer, as well as the screws, show some very strong pale nitre blue; the bright polished sides of the hammer still brilliant. The arm wears a nice pair of smooth genuine mother-of-pearl grips which rate very good plus to excellent, they are unmarked but fit very very well, the right with a couple small flakes. This example is ejectorless and has the knurled base pin used for removing spent rounds. Gun seems to function well mechanically and all of the numbers are matching. A really stellar example that would be right at home in a period casing. (38433-30){ANTIQUE}[Paul Weisberg Collection]

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Colt Single Action Army Bisley Model Revolver

Lot # 24 (Sale Order: 24 of 703)      

serial #248590, 32 WCF, 7 1/2" barrel with a bright otherwise excellent bore which shows a couple spots of very light pitting. This lovely Bisley Model has been professionally restored to as-new with exceptional deep blue and vivid color case-hardening. Trigger and screws all have brilliant Nitre blue and the gun times and locks up as well as the day it left Hartford originally in 1903. The fleur-di-lis checkered walnut grips rate excellent and appear to be nicely refinished original Colt products, although their fit is slightly proud in spots with a bit of a gap at the frame. The front sight was regulated, as-is often the case with these 32-20 guns, but prior to the refinish. Overall a handsome Bisley model that appears as-new, as-restored. (38480-11){C&R}
serial #248590, 32 WCF, 7 1/2" barrel with a bright otherwise excellent bore which shows a couple spots of very light pitting. This lovely Bisley Model has been professio...morenally restored to as-new with exceptional deep blue and vivid color case-hardening. Trigger and screws all have brilliant Nitre blue and the gun times and locks up as well as the day it left Hartford originally in 1903. The fleur-di-lis checkered walnut grips rate excellent and appear to be nicely refinished original Colt products, although their fit is slightly proud in spots with a bit of a gap at the frame. The front sight was regulated, as-is often the case with these 32-20 guns, but prior to the refinish. Overall a handsome Bisley model that appears as-new, as-restored. (38480-11){C&R}

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Spectacular Smith & Wesson 44 Double Action Frontier Target Revolver

Lot # 25 (Sale Order: 25 of 703)      

serial #11055, 44-40, 6 1/2" barrel with an excellent bore. Metal surfaces on this superb frontier target retain about 99% plus bright original nickel finish showing only one extremely minor discolored spot on the barrel's left side, the nickel is fully intact and the discoloration is very very slight; there is the very beginning of a very light cylinder ring. The sight and trigger guard show all the original factory blue, case color on hammer and trigger is brilliant. The front sight blade is a factory Lyman style with white bead, the rear sight blade is adjustable and features horizontal ivory inserts on both sides of the aperture. The checkered black hard rubber grips are near mint and are numbered to the gun. The original brown hinge-top cardboard box rates near excellent with only a couple minor seam separations; it is unnumbered. This is a super, virtually as-new frontier target that would be virtually impossible to upgrade from. (18556-1) {ANTIQUE}
serial #11055, 44-40, 6 1/2" barrel with an excellent bore. Metal surfaces on this superb frontier target retain about 99% plus bright original nickel finish showing only...more one extremely minor discolored spot on the barrel's left side, the nickel is fully intact and the discoloration is very very slight; there is the very beginning of a very light cylinder ring. The sight and trigger guard show all the original factory blue, case color on hammer and trigger is brilliant. The front sight blade is a factory Lyman style with white bead, the rear sight blade is adjustable and features horizontal ivory inserts on both sides of the aperture. The checkered black hard rubber grips are near mint and are numbered to the gun. The original brown hinge-top cardboard box rates near excellent with only a couple minor seam separations; it is unnumbered. This is a super, virtually as-new frontier target that would be virtually impossible to upgrade from. (18556-1) {ANTIQUE}

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