Premiere Firearms Auction - April 21
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2,700+ Lots! The first great firearms sale of the decade.
An encyclopedic selection of Colts, Winchesters, U.S. and German Military, Sporting Arms, 19th Century American Arms, & Americana.
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Rare Exhibition Quality Cased Factory Engraved Sharps Breech Loading Single Shot Pistol
Lot # 1000 (Sale Order: 1 of 964)
Estimate: $18000 - $27500
Sharps breech-loading, single shot pistol manufactured by C. Sharps & Co., in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, c. 1854-1857. This Second Type Pistol has a .36 caliber round barrel and lever activated, dropping block, action similar to that found on Sharps rifles. The pistol has a pellet primer that is integral with the frame, adjustable trigger and two-piece rosewood stocks. The serial number "603" is stamped on the inside of each stock. The barrel has a high polish blue finish and the frame, hammer lever and buttcap are silver-plated. The hammer and sides of the frame are engraved with well-executed Germanic style scrollwork in panels with scalloped borders. The top and spur of the hammer are engraved with a fanciful animal motif. The revolver is complete with a fitted walnut case with dark blue velvet lining. The case contains: (1) a cleaning rod, (2) single cavity iron bullet mold, (3) wrench and (4) tin of percussion primers. Sharps manufactured approximately 350 Second Type Breech-Loading Single Shot pistols; Sharps expert Frank Sellers estimated that approximately 40% of these pistols were engraved. Factory cased Sharps pistols are even more rare.
BBL: 6 1/2 inch
Stock:
Gauge: 36 percussion
Finish: silver/blue
Grips: rosewood
Serial Number: 603
Condition: Very fine. The pistol retains 60% plus of the bright original blue and silver-plated finish. The blued barrel has scattered patches of light surface rust with some very minor pitting. The silver-plated receiver, lever, back strap and buttplate have scattered flaking, mostly concentrated on the back strap, top of the receiver, lever and buttcap. The engraving is crisp and deep. A portion of the breech lever spring on the underside of the barrel is absent. The very fine grips retain 75% of the original varnish finish. The case exterior is in fine overall condition with scattered, minor, dents and scratches The deep blue velvet lining has faded to black. The lining is free from rips and tears but discolored from contact with the pistol and accessories. The accessories are in fine overall condition. This is an extremely rare example of a Sharps Second Type breech loading pistol with factory engraving, silver-plated finish, case, and accessories.
Sharps breech-loading, single shot pistol manufactured by C. Sharps & Co., in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, c. 1854-1857. This Second Type Pistol has a .36 caliber round barrel and lever activated, dropping block, action similar to that found on Sharps rifles. The pistol has a pellet primer that is integral with the frame, adjustable trigger and two-piece rosewood stocks. The serial number "603" is stamped on the inside of each stock. The barrel has a high polish blue finish and the frame, hammer lever and buttcap are silver-plated. The hammer and sides of the frame are engraved with well-executed Germanic style scrollwork in panels with scalloped borders. The top and spur of the hammer are engraved with a fanciful animal motif. The revolver is complete with a fitted walnut case with dark blue velvet lining. The case contains: (1) a cleaning rod, (2) single cavity iron bullet mold, (3) wrench and (4) tin of percussion primers. Sharps manufactured approximately 350 Second Type Breech-Loading Single Shot pistols; Sharps expert Frank Sellers estimated that approximately 40% of these pistols were engraved. Factory cased Sharps pistols are even more rare.
BBL: 6 1/2 inch
Stock:
Gauge: 36 percussion
Finish: silver/blue
Grips: rosewood
Serial Number: 603
Condition: Very fine. The pistol retains 60% plus of the bright original blue and silver-plated finish. The blued barrel has scattered patches of light surface rust with some very minor pitting. The silver-plated receiver, lever, back strap and buttplate have scattered flaking, mostly concentrated on the back strap, top of the receiver, lever and buttcap. The engraving is crisp and deep. A portion of the breech lever spring on the underside of the barrel is absent. The very fine grips retain 75% of the original varnish finish. The case exterior is in fine overall condition with scattered, minor, dents and scratches The deep blue velvet lining has faded to black. The lining is free from rips and tears but discolored from contact with the pistol and accessories. The accessories are in fine overall condition. This is an extremely rare example of a Sharps Second Type breech loading pistol with factory engraving, silver-plated finish, case, and accessories.
Desirable Sharps Model 1874 Mid-Range No. 1 Rifle
Lot # 1001 (Sale Order: 2 of 964)
Estimate: $6500 - $9500
This is a very fine example of a Sharps Model 1874 Mid-Range, No. 1 Rifle that was manufactured at the Bridgeport, Connecticut factory between 1876 and 1879. The rifle has a blued octagon barrel and color casehardened receiver, hammer, lever and buttplate. The walnut pistol grip stock and Bridgeport style "Schnable" forearm have an "extra-varnish" finish. The stock has a steel shotgun buttplate with heavy checkering. The sides and bottom on the pistol grip and the forearm have fine checkering. The receiver has a standard single trigger with knurled face. The tang is fitted with a folding Vernier sight with eye cup. The left side of the sight stem is graduated from 0 to 9 and the left side of the base is numbered "160244". The barrel is fitted with a dovetail mounted windgauge front sight with removable spirit level and a standard Lawrence high notch rear sight with blank sight leaf. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped with the script "OLD RELIABLE" trademark in an octagonal bracket followed by "SHARPS RIFLE CO. BRIDGEPORT CONN." in one line ahead of the rear sight. "CALIBRE 40" is roll-stamped on the top of the barrel just ahead of the receiver. The left side of the receiver is roll-stamped "SHARPS RIFLE CO/PAT APR 6 1869" in two lines. The serial number, "161826" is located on the top of the receiver behind the loading groove. The Sharps Rifle Company manufactured 66 No. 1 Model 1874 Mid-Range rifles at the Bridgeport factory between 1876 and 1879.
BBL: 30 inch octagonal
Stock: walnut checkered
Gauge: 40-70 Sharps
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: 161826
Condition: Very fine. The barrel has 95% of the blue finish intact with only traces of wear on the muzzle and edges of the flats. The markings are crisp. The Lawrence rear sight has nearly all of the casehardened finish. The receiver, hammer, breechblock and lever retain 50% of the muted case colors. There is some silvering on the high points on the left side of the receiver. The buttplate has sharp checkering but the case colors have faded to a silver patina. The case colors on the Vernier rear sight have aged to a dark patina. The refinished stock and forearm are both in fine condition with sharp checkering and minimal handling and storage marks. The extra-varnish finish has some very minor handling wear on the left stock wrist and the left side of the comb. This is an attractive example of a very desirable Sharps Model 1874 Mid-Range No. 1 rifle.
This is a very fine example of a Sharps Model 1874 Mid-Range, No. 1 Rifle that was manufactured at the Bridgeport, Connecticut factory between 1876 and 1879. The rifle has a blued octagon barrel and color casehardened receiver, hammer, lever and buttplate. The walnut pistol grip stock and Bridgeport style "Schnable" forearm have an "extra-varnish" finish. The stock has a steel shotgun buttplate with heavy checkering. The sides and bottom on the pistol grip and the forearm have fine checkering. The receiver has a standard single trigger with knurled face. The tang is fitted with a folding Vernier sight with eye cup. The left side of the sight stem is graduated from 0 to 9 and the left side of the base is numbered "160244". The barrel is fitted with a dovetail mounted windgauge front sight with removable spirit level and a standard Lawrence high notch rear sight with blank sight leaf. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped with the script "OLD RELIABLE" trademark in an octagonal bracket followed by "SHARPS RIFLE CO. BRIDGEPORT CONN." in one line ahead of the rear sight. "CALIBRE 40" is roll-stamped on the top of the barrel just ahead of the receiver. The left side of the receiver is roll-stamped "SHARPS RIFLE CO/PAT APR 6 1869" in two lines. The serial number, "161826" is located on the top of the receiver behind the loading groove. The Sharps Rifle Company manufactured 66 No. 1 Model 1874 Mid-Range rifles at the Bridgeport factory between 1876 and 1879.
BBL: 30 inch octagonal
Stock: walnut checkered
Gauge: 40-70 Sharps
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: 161826
Condition: Very fine. The barrel has 95% of the blue finish intact with only traces of wear on the muzzle and edges of the flats. The markings are crisp. The Lawrence rear sight has nearly all of the casehardened finish. The receiver, hammer, breechblock and lever retain 50% of the muted case colors. There is some silvering on the high points on the left side of the receiver. The buttplate has sharp checkering but the case colors have faded to a silver patina. The case colors on the Vernier rear sight have aged to a dark patina. The refinished stock and forearm are both in fine condition with sharp checkering and minimal handling and storage marks. The extra-varnish finish has some very minor handling wear on the left stock wrist and the left side of the comb. This is an attractive example of a very desirable Sharps Model 1874 Mid-Range No. 1 rifle.
Extremely Rare Deluxe Sharps Cartridge Conversion Pistol Rifle
Lot # 1002 (Sale Order: 3 of 964)
Estimate: $6500 - $8500
These pistol rifles were produced in the mid to late 1850's initially using a breech loading pistol action on the first type and then a special pistol rifle action, like this one, on the standard model. This model lacks the ramrod of the First Type. The action uses a falling block opening downward on the movement of the trigger guard/lever. Production was limited to approximately 600. This particular pistol rifle has been converted to 40 caliber Rimfire cartridge, with a 6 groove barrel. Marked "C. SHARPS & CO'S PHILA. PA." on the left side of the action and the serial number, "160" is marked on the upper tang, on the inside of the forearm, patch box lid and buttplate. Small dovetail blade front and adjustable rear sights. The upper tang is fitted with a peep sight base. The barrel was blue, forend cap, patch box and buttplate nickel plated, and the remaining parts casehardened. Mounted with a checkered walnut forearm with an iron forend cap and pistol grip stock with an iron grip cap, patch box and contoured crescent buttplate. Relatively very little is known about these scarce and unique rifles, they are very difficult to locate and are highly prized by collectors. It's unknown how many of these pistol rifles were converted to cartridge, however its believed to be a very small amount. Writer has only seen two others in the past.
BBL: 28 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 40
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: 160
Condition: Very fine. The barrel and lever have a smooth brown patina. The action and hammer retain at least 90% original bright case colors. Almost all of the original frosted nickel finish remains on the forend cap, patch box and buttplate with some minor flaking. The wood is also very fine with some overall scattered minor dings and scratches, and a few minor nicks and bruises in the otherwise very crisp checkering. The markings are crisp and clear. The action is fine.
These pistol rifles were produced in the mid to late 1850's initially using a breech loading pistol action on the first type and then a special pistol rifle action, like this one, on the standard model. This model lacks the ramrod of the First Type. The action uses a falling block opening downward on the movement of the trigger guard/lever. Production was limited to approximately 600. This particular pistol rifle has been converted to 40 caliber Rimfire cartridge, with a 6 groove barrel. Marked "C. SHARPS & CO'S PHILA. PA." on the left side of the action and the serial number, "160" is marked on the upper tang, on the inside of the forearm, patch box lid and buttplate. Small dovetail blade front and adjustable rear sights. The upper tang is fitted with a peep sight base. The barrel was blue, forend cap, patch box and buttplate nickel plated, and the remaining parts casehardened. Mounted with a checkered walnut forearm with an iron forend cap and pistol grip stock with an iron grip cap, patch box and contoured crescent buttplate. Relatively very little is known about these scarce and unique rifles, they are very difficult to locate and are highly prized by collectors. It's unknown how many of these pistol rifles were converted to cartridge, however its believed to be a very small amount. Writer has only seen two others in the past.
BBL: 28 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 40
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: 160
Condition: Very fine. The barrel and lever have a smooth brown patina. The action and hammer retain at least 90% original bright case colors. Almost all of the original frosted nickel finish remains on the forend cap, patch box and buttplate with some minor flaking. The wood is also very fine with some overall scattered minor dings and scratches, and a few minor nicks and bruises in the otherwise very crisp checkering. The markings are crisp and clear. The action is fine.
Extremely Scarce Very Fine One of Only 52 Original Sharps Model 1877 No. 2 Long Range Rifle
Lot # 1003 (Sale Order: 4 of 964)
Estimate: $30000 - $55000
Offered here is one of the foremost rarities in Sharps Firearms manufacturing history and is a once in a lifetime opportunity to own. This model is extensively documented in Frank Sellers book Sharps Firearms on pages 246-249. This rifle design was the brainchild of Charles E. Overbaugh, who at the time was the companies chief traveling salesman and exhibition shooter. Mr. Overbaugh's motivation for the design of this rifle was for specific use in Creedmoor rifle matches. The design of this rifle was based around the already existing Model 1874 action "which maintained the 10 pound weight limitation of Creedmoor rules and also had a longer and heavier barrel which gave increased accuracy at the 1,000 yard range used at Creedmoor." Creedmoor rifle rules also called for a single trigger and metallic sights. "Company official referred to the model as the "O" model or "Overbaugh Long-Range", but in advertisements called it the Model 1877." Sharps offered the Model 1877 rifle in three grades. No.1 priced at $125, No.2 priced at $100, and No. 3 priced at $75. While a premium price was commanded for the No.1 models the only difference between that and the No.2 was a silver inscription plate inlaid into the stock. Sharps factory records indicate that only 98 Model 1877 were manufactured and sold. 46 of the No.1 and 52 of the No. 2. This is a very fine example of an extremely rare Sharps Model 1877 No. 2 Long Range Rifle with blued barrel, casehardened receiver, lock plate and lever and checkered oil-finished stock and forearm. The No. 2 stock and forearm feature fancy highly figured walnut with a black horn forend cap and a browned metal pistol grip cap. The rifle has a wind gauge front sight with spirit level, a folding Vernier rear sight on the receiver tang and a tang sight base mounted on the heel of the stock. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped with the trademark "Old Reliable" in a rectangle followed by "SHARPS RIFLE CO. BRIDGEPORT CONN." in one line. The serial number, "161720" is stamped in tiny letters on the receiver tang ahead of the rear sight base.
BBL: 34 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 45
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: 161720
Condition: Very fine. The barrel retains 70% of the original blue finish and has scattered and very light pitting down the length. The rifle retains approximately half of the dove/gray case colors on the receiver, hammer, lever and buttplate with traces of vibrant case colors in sheltered areas. The markings are crisp. The bore is bright with sharp rifling. The stock and forend are in excellent condition and retain nearly all of the original oil finish. The checkering on the forearm and pistol grip is sharp. Wear on the stock and forearm is limited to some very minor handling marks. This is possibly a once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire such a rare and highly desirable rifle. It is not unreasonable to assume this may be the only all original example of a 1877 No. 2 Long Range Rifle offered in a collectors lifetime.
Offered here is one of the foremost rarities in Sharps Firearms manufacturing history and is a once in a lifetime opportunity to own. This model is extensively documented in Frank Sellers book Sharps Firearms on pages 246-249. This rifle design was the brainchild of Charles E. Overbaugh, who at the time was the companies chief traveling salesman and exhibition shooter. Mr. Overbaugh's motivation for the design of this rifle was for specific use in Creedmoor rifle matches. The design of this rifle was based around the already existing Model 1874 action "which maintained the 10 pound weight limitation of Creedmoor rules and also had a longer and heavier barrel which gave increased accuracy at the 1,000 yard range used at Creedmoor." Creedmoor rifle rules also called for a single trigger and metallic sights. "Company official referred to the model as the "O" model or "Overbaugh Long-Range", but in advertisements called it the Model 1877." Sharps offered the Model 1877 rifle in three grades. No.1 priced at $125, No.2 priced at $100, and No. 3 priced at $75. While a premium price was commanded for the No.1 models the only difference between that and the No.2 was a silver inscription plate inlaid into the stock. Sharps factory records indicate that only 98 Model 1877 were manufactured and sold. 46 of the No.1 and 52 of the No. 2. This is a very fine example of an extremely rare Sharps Model 1877 No. 2 Long Range Rifle with blued barrel, casehardened receiver, lock plate and lever and checkered oil-finished stock and forearm. The No. 2 stock and forearm feature fancy highly figured walnut with a black horn forend cap and a browned metal pistol grip cap. The rifle has a wind gauge front sight with spirit level, a folding Vernier rear sight on the receiver tang and a tang sight base mounted on the heel of the stock. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped with the trademark "Old Reliable" in a rectangle followed by "SHARPS RIFLE CO. BRIDGEPORT CONN." in one line. The serial number, "161720" is stamped in tiny letters on the receiver tang ahead of the rear sight base.
BBL: 34 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 45
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: 161720
Condition: Very fine. The barrel retains 70% of the original blue finish and has scattered and very light pitting down the length. The rifle retains approximately half of the dove/gray case colors on the receiver, hammer, lever and buttplate with traces of vibrant case colors in sheltered areas. The markings are crisp. The bore is bright with sharp rifling. The stock and forend are in excellent condition and retain nearly all of the original oil finish. The checkering on the forearm and pistol grip is sharp. Wear on the stock and forearm is limited to some very minor handling marks. This is possibly a once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire such a rare and highly desirable rifle. It is not unreasonable to assume this may be the only all original example of a 1877 No. 2 Long Range Rifle offered in a collectors lifetime.
Exceptional Extremely Rare Remington Walker-Hepburn Schuetzen Single Shot Target Rifle
Lot # 1004 (Sale Order: 5 of 964)
Estimate: $50000 - $90000
This is an exceptional example of an extremely rare Remington Walker-Hepburn Schuetzen rifle. These rifles were without a doubt the finest target rifle ever offered by Remington. These rifles were brought out to meet the long felt need of a match rifle of the most improved expert design, high class in workmanship, material and finish, and of extreme accuracy. These rifles were originally known as the Remington Schuetzen Match Rifle - New Special Model. They were made as short-range Schuetzen target rifles and were handmade at Remington's Custom Gun Shop under the direction of Louis N. Walker and built on a modified Hepburn receiver, hence the modern day collectors name of Remington Walker-Hepburn Schuetzen Rifle. These rifles were only illustrated in the Remington Arms Company catalog dated 1904-05 and in the 1904 M. Hartley company Illustrated Catalog. Only 23 of these specially handmade rifles were ever sold, 10 in 1904, 1 in 1906, 11 in 1907 and 1 in 1908, making them an extremely rare find today. The rifle is fitted with a heavy #4 blue finished octagon barrel, 15/16 inch across the muzzle. The top flat is marked "REMINGTON ARMS CO. ILION, N.Y. U.S.A.". The barrel is equipped with a globe front sight with interchangeable pin head and aperture discs and a bubble level in the rear dovetail. One of the distinguishing features of the rifle is the #3 Hepburn receiver which is modified with a scroll shaped under-lever and hand-made double set triggers. The receiver and lever are casehardened and the left side of the receiver is engraved "REMINGTON" in a downward arch over light scroll work over "Schuetzen" in Old English style lettering. The upper tang is fitted with a hand-made wind gauge mid-range Vernier sight with a windage adjustable staff. The lower tang is marked "WN 2". The breechblock is angled to cam the .22LR cartridge into the lands of the long chamber and the barrel has a 1-16 twist. The rifle is mounted with a varnished, walnut, multi-point checkered Schnabel forearm with contrasting forend insert and stamped "W H D" for William H. Deyle, Remington's master stock maker, on the inside and a pistol grip Schuetzen style stock with the same checkering pattern on the wrist, high comb and cheekpiece and specially designed nickel plated brass Swiss buttplate. The rifle is complete with a palm rest, with nickel plated base, blue finished shaft and walnut knob (currently not attached), and a rare (50) count box of original UMC 22 L caliber rimfire cartridges. To this date the palm rest which is numbered to the rifle (2) has not been installed. Remington left the option of installing the palm rest to the opinion of the owner. The box appears to have been opened at some time, but is now sealed in cellophane. The Walker-Hepburn pattern rifle was chambered for the 32-40 Ballard centerfire cartridge but other short-range calibers from 22 to 40 could be ordered, adding to the rarity of this rifle.
BBL: 30 inch octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 22 long
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: WN2
Condition: Excellent. The barrel retains 98% original blue finish. The receiver retains 95% plus original bright case colors with some mild thinning to brown on the contact end of the lower tang. The lever retains 90% original bright case colors with areas most often touched during normal usage fading to a smooth mottled silver gray. The wood is also excellent with nearly all of the original varnish remaining and overall showing a few minor dings, dents and light scratches, with very crisp checkering. The buttplate retains 98% original frosted nickel finish with wear limited to the end of the prongs. All markings are crisp and clear. The action is excellent. This is truly an exceptional example of an original, extremely rare Remington Walker-Hepburn Schuetzen Target Rifle. Chances are that it will be a number of years before you see another offered at public sale and most likely it will not compare with the quality of this truly unique rifle!
This is an exceptional example of an extremely rare Remington Walker-Hepburn Schuetzen rifle. These rifles were without a doubt the finest target rifle ever offered by Remington. These rifles were brought out to meet the long felt need of a match rifle of the most improved expert design, high class in workmanship, material and finish, and of extreme accuracy. These rifles were originally known as the Remington Schuetzen Match Rifle - New Special Model. They were made as short-range Schuetzen target rifles and were handmade at Remington's Custom Gun Shop under the direction of Louis N. Walker and built on a modified Hepburn receiver, hence the modern day collectors name of Remington Walker-Hepburn Schuetzen Rifle. These rifles were only illustrated in the Remington Arms Company catalog dated 1904-05 and in the 1904 M. Hartley company Illustrated Catalog. Only 23 of these specially handmade rifles were ever sold, 10 in 1904, 1 in 1906, 11 in 1907 and 1 in 1908, making them an extremely rare find today. The rifle is fitted with a heavy #4 blue finished octagon barrel, 15/16 inch across the muzzle. The top flat is marked "REMINGTON ARMS CO. ILION, N.Y. U.S.A.". The barrel is equipped with a globe front sight with interchangeable pin head and aperture discs and a bubble level in the rear dovetail. One of the distinguishing features of the rifle is the #3 Hepburn receiver which is modified with a scroll shaped under-lever and hand-made double set triggers. The receiver and lever are casehardened and the left side of the receiver is engraved "REMINGTON" in a downward arch over light scroll work over "Schuetzen" in Old English style lettering. The upper tang is fitted with a hand-made wind gauge mid-range Vernier sight with a windage adjustable staff. The lower tang is marked "WN 2". The breechblock is angled to cam the .22LR cartridge into the lands of the long chamber and the barrel has a 1-16 twist. The rifle is mounted with a varnished, walnut, multi-point checkered Schnabel forearm with contrasting forend insert and stamped "W H D" for William H. Deyle, Remington's master stock maker, on the inside and a pistol grip Schuetzen style stock with the same checkering pattern on the wrist, high comb and cheekpiece and specially designed nickel plated brass Swiss buttplate. The rifle is complete with a palm rest, with nickel plated base, blue finished shaft and walnut knob (currently not attached), and a rare (50) count box of original UMC 22 L caliber rimfire cartridges. To this date the palm rest which is numbered to the rifle (2) has not been installed. Remington left the option of installing the palm rest to the opinion of the owner. The box appears to have been opened at some time, but is now sealed in cellophane. The Walker-Hepburn pattern rifle was chambered for the 32-40 Ballard centerfire cartridge but other short-range calibers from 22 to 40 could be ordered, adding to the rarity of this rifle.
BBL: 30 inch octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 22 long
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: WN2
Condition: Excellent. The barrel retains 98% original blue finish. The receiver retains 95% plus original bright case colors with some mild thinning to brown on the contact end of the lower tang. The lever retains 90% original bright case colors with areas most often touched during normal usage fading to a smooth mottled silver gray. The wood is also excellent with nearly all of the original varnish remaining and overall showing a few minor dings, dents and light scratches, with very crisp checkering. The buttplate retains 98% original frosted nickel finish with wear limited to the end of the prongs. All markings are crisp and clear. The action is excellent. This is truly an exceptional example of an original, extremely rare Remington Walker-Hepburn Schuetzen Target Rifle. Chances are that it will be a number of years before you see another offered at public sale and most likely it will not compare with the quality of this truly unique rifle!
Exhibition Quality Gold Inlaid Reinhard Stahl, Martini Action Sporting Rifle
Lot # 1005 (Sale Order: 6 of 964)
Estimate: $5500 - $8500
This is a fine example of a German Martini style sporting rifle which features a fluted octagon barrel with a dovetailed blade front sight and adjustable rear sight. The top of the barrel is marked in gold inlay "REINHARD STAHL, SUHL" and the breech end has a wedge of scroll gold inlay and three gold inlaid bands. The action has gold inlaid wire and scroll border accents. The top of the breech block, trigger guard, rear cleaning rod pipe and stock wedge escutcheons also have gold inlaid bordering. The action is fitted with a massive trigger guard, with a large two-piece lever that lowers the breech block and cocks the hammer at the same time, and the trigger is located to the rear of the lever. The breech block, lever, hammer and trigger are casehardened, with blue remaining parts. Mounted with a full Mannlicher style walnut forearm, with raised relief carved oak leaf motif at the breech, horn forend and a rosewood cleaning rod with horn tip, nicely figured straight grip stock with a Swiss pattern cheek piece a flat steel buttplate, and sling swivels.
BBL: 27 3/4 inch octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 11 mm
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Very fine. The rifle retains 40% scattered original blue finish mixed with a smooth brown patina. The breech block retains 60% original bright case colors with strong case colors in protected areas of the remaining parts. All of the gold inlay remains. The wood is also very fine with almost all of the original finish remaining and showing a few overall scattered minor scratches and dents. The action is excellent.
This is a fine example of a German Martini style sporting rifle which features a fluted octagon barrel with a dovetailed blade front sight and adjustable rear sight. The top of the barrel is marked in gold inlay "REINHARD STAHL, SUHL" and the breech end has a wedge of scroll gold inlay and three gold inlaid bands. The action has gold inlaid wire and scroll border accents. The top of the breech block, trigger guard, rear cleaning rod pipe and stock wedge escutcheons also have gold inlaid bordering. The action is fitted with a massive trigger guard, with a large two-piece lever that lowers the breech block and cocks the hammer at the same time, and the trigger is located to the rear of the lever. The breech block, lever, hammer and trigger are casehardened, with blue remaining parts. Mounted with a full Mannlicher style walnut forearm, with raised relief carved oak leaf motif at the breech, horn forend and a rosewood cleaning rod with horn tip, nicely figured straight grip stock with a Swiss pattern cheek piece a flat steel buttplate, and sling swivels.
BBL: 27 3/4 inch octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 11 mm
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Very fine. The rifle retains 40% scattered original blue finish mixed with a smooth brown patina. The breech block retains 60% original bright case colors with strong case colors in protected areas of the remaining parts. All of the gold inlay remains. The wood is also very fine with almost all of the original finish remaining and showing a few overall scattered minor scratches and dents. The action is excellent.
Engraved German KFW Marked Martini Target Rifle
Lot # 1006 (Sale Order: 7 of 964)
Estimate: $1800 - $2750
The top of the chamber is marked "KFW" and crown/B/U proofs are stamped on the breech block. The casehardened receiver is scroll and punch dot engraved with hunter scenes on the sides. A takedown lever is on the right side of the receiver. The octagon barrel section is grooved for scope/sight mounting. Equipped with a casehardened ramped blade front sight with side protectors, a tang peep sight and double set triggers. Nicely figured straight grip stock with checkering on the wrist and underside of forearm, dished out cheekpiece, thumb rest, single barrel wedge, and casehardened hooked buttplate.
BBL: 32 inch part octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 8mm
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Excellent. The barrel retains 95% plus of the blue finish with some loss at the muzzle. The receiver, lever, and buttplate retain 98% of the vivid case colors. The otherwise excellent wood has some minor handling marks and an extremely small hairline crack present on the wrist near the receiver. The checkering is crisp.
The top of the chamber is marked "KFW" and crown/B/U proofs are stamped on the breech block. The casehardened receiver is scroll and punch dot engraved with hunter scenes on the sides. A takedown lever is on the right side of the receiver. The octagon barrel section is grooved for scope/sight mounting. Equipped with a casehardened ramped blade front sight with side protectors, a tang peep sight and double set triggers. Nicely figured straight grip stock with checkering on the wrist and underside of forearm, dished out cheekpiece, thumb rest, single barrel wedge, and casehardened hooked buttplate.
BBL: 32 inch part octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 8mm
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Excellent. The barrel retains 95% plus of the blue finish with some loss at the muzzle. The receiver, lever, and buttplate retain 98% of the vivid case colors. The otherwise excellent wood has some minor handling marks and an extremely small hairline crack present on the wrist near the receiver. The checkering is crisp.
Gustav Meffert Marked Single Shot Schuetzen Gallery Rifle
Lot # 1007 (Sale Order: 8 of 964)
Estimate: $1600 - $2500
Adjustable semi-hooded pin front sight and tang mounted fully adjustable rear peep sight, with "GUSTAV MEFFERT HEINRICHS B. SUHL." in silver on the top flat, along with silver scroll designs at the breech. The barrel has been counter-bored 21 1/2 inches, leaving 8 1/2 inches of rifled barrel. Floral engraved receiver, with a shooter's bust on each side, a grotesque face next to German proofs on the underside, and double set triggers with an engraved hand rest trigger guard. Checkered stock, with a heavy Tyrolean cheekpiece and a Swiss hooked buttplate.
BBL: 30 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 4 mm RF
Finish: brown/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Very fine. The barrel shows 70% of the original brown finish, with spots of gray patina, mild edge wear and light spotting. Traces of original case color are present on the receiver, strongest around the rear sight, with a smooth gray overall. Stock is good, with a few chips and dents. Mechanically excellent.
Adjustable semi-hooded pin front sight and tang mounted fully adjustable rear peep sight, with "GUSTAV MEFFERT HEINRICHS B. SUHL." in silver on the top flat, along with silver scroll designs at the breech. The barrel has been counter-bored 21 1/2 inches, leaving 8 1/2 inches of rifled barrel. Floral engraved receiver, with a shooter's bust on each side, a grotesque face next to German proofs on the underside, and double set triggers with an engraved hand rest trigger guard. Checkered stock, with a heavy Tyrolean cheekpiece and a Swiss hooked buttplate.
BBL: 30 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 4 mm RF
Finish: brown/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Very fine. The barrel shows 70% of the original brown finish, with spots of gray patina, mild edge wear and light spotting. Traces of original case color are present on the receiver, strongest around the rear sight, with a smooth gray overall. Stock is good, with a few chips and dents. Mechanically excellent.
Buchel Meister Single Shot Schuetzen Rifle
Lot # 1008 (Sale Order: 9 of 964)
Estimate: $1500 - $2250
Full octagon barrel with ramp front sight absent and a smooth top flat with an integral quarter rib. Sling swivel on the bottom flat and the bottom flat under the forearm is marked with an "FS" in an oval, "B1.G./11 gr.", crown "B"."U" and "G", "7.6 m/m/46/5.25/222/Sch", "6" "WITTEN" and "SI". The inside of the forearm is stamped "3486". The upper right side of the action is marked with crown over "N", "B" and "U" proofs and directly behind the breech block is marked "BUCHEL/ORIGINAL/MEISTER". Standard casehardened Meister action, tang sight absent, removable double set trigger tang assembly. The front (firing trigger) has the traditional re-curve. Checkered walnut insert in the operating lever marked "D.R.G.M./BUCHEL", with the optional latch assembly. Mounted with a smooth forearm, secured by a single wedge and checkered Tyrolean style stock with thumb rest, iron single prong buttplate and sling swivel. Missing the sling swivel. Schnabel style forearm with wedge key.
BBL: 31 1/2 inch octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 7.6 mm
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Very good. The barrel retains 60% thinning blue finish with some smooth brown patina, edge wear and some minor spotting. The action retains 75% of the original case colors with some fading to brown and the lever and buttplate are a mix of original case colors and smooth dark brown patina. The wood is good overall. The thumb rest has been broken off and non-professionally reattached and there are a couple of couple of small minor cracks and a couple gouges on the forearm at the action and a few minor cracks on the wrist and the left side at the action. Overall there are some scattered minor nicks and scratches, and the checkering is crisp. The markings are clear. The action is fine.
Full octagon barrel with ramp front sight absent and a smooth top flat with an integral quarter rib. Sling swivel on the bottom flat and the bottom flat under the forearm is marked with an "FS" in an oval, "B1.G./11 gr.", crown "B"."U" and "G", "7.6 m/m/46/5.25/222/Sch", "6" "WITTEN" and "SI". The inside of the forearm is stamped "3486". The upper right side of the action is marked with crown over "N", "B" and "U" proofs and directly behind the breech block is marked "BUCHEL/ORIGINAL/MEISTER". Standard casehardened Meister action, tang sight absent, removable double set trigger tang assembly. The front (firing trigger) has the traditional re-curve. Checkered walnut insert in the operating lever marked "D.R.G.M./BUCHEL", with the optional latch assembly. Mounted with a smooth forearm, secured by a single wedge and checkered Tyrolean style stock with thumb rest, iron single prong buttplate and sling swivel. Missing the sling swivel. Schnabel style forearm with wedge key.
BBL: 31 1/2 inch octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 7.6 mm
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Very good. The barrel retains 60% thinning blue finish with some smooth brown patina, edge wear and some minor spotting. The action retains 75% of the original case colors with some fading to brown and the lever and buttplate are a mix of original case colors and smooth dark brown patina. The wood is good overall. The thumb rest has been broken off and non-professionally reattached and there are a couple of couple of small minor cracks and a couple gouges on the forearm at the action and a few minor cracks on the wrist and the left side at the action. Overall there are some scattered minor nicks and scratches, and the checkering is crisp. The markings are clear. The action is fine.
Exhibition Quality, Master Engraved and Signed by Boucher Gold Inlaid Single Shot Martini Action Rif
Lot # 1009 (Sale Order: 10 of 964)
Estimate: $12000 - $18000
This is simply a beautiful custom made, engraved and gold inlaid single shot Martini rifle chambered in the ever popular 222 Rem cartridge with a Model 12 Martini action. The custom barrel is manufactured without sights. There is a thin gold inlaid band around the muzzle and breech ends, a wedge of fine English scroll engraving on the upper flats at the breech and where the octagon portion begins. The barrel features a quarter rib, with the same fine English scroll engraving, gold inlaid wire bordering and gold inlaid Fluer-de-Lis accents. The rifle is equipped with a Leupold M8-4X scope mounted with casehardened, fine English scroll engraved rings with gold inlaid wire bordering. Even the hex head mount screw heads are engraved. The left barrel flat is marked "MAURICE OTTMAR - STOCKMAKER", the caliber marking "222 REM" is on the left upper flat and the right flat is marked "ROBERT SNAPP - METALSMITH". The action is casehardened with a relief gold inlaid bouquet of flowers in the center surrounded by fine English scroll engraving bordered by gold inlaid wire bordering. The right side of the action is signed by the engraver "BOUCHER". The top and bottom of the action, casehardened trigger guard and lever have the same engraving pattern and gold inlaid wire bordering and accents. The rifle is mounted with a fine hand checkered extra fancy, nicely figured English walnut forearm with a contrasting forend, casehardened sling eye, engraved and gold inlaid stock wedge and escutcheon, and pistol grip stock with a casehardened grip cap with the same engraving design and a gold inlaid wire accent, and casehardened two-piece buttplate, again engraved with the fine English scroll with a gold inlaid wire border, with fine hand checkering in the center and a casehardened sling eye.
BBL: 24 inch part octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 222 Rem
Finish: blue/casehardened/gold inlaid
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Serial Number: 37179
Condition: Elaborately master embellished, in near mint condition with a few barely noticeable handling marks overall. This is simply an exquisite, masterfully engraved, gold inlaid and stocked, exhibition quality Martini rifle.
This is simply a beautiful custom made, engraved and gold inlaid single shot Martini rifle chambered in the ever popular 222 Rem cartridge with a Model 12 Martini action. The custom barrel is manufactured without sights. There is a thin gold inlaid band around the muzzle and breech ends, a wedge of fine English scroll engraving on the upper flats at the breech and where the octagon portion begins. The barrel features a quarter rib, with the same fine English scroll engraving, gold inlaid wire bordering and gold inlaid Fluer-de-Lis accents. The rifle is equipped with a Leupold M8-4X scope mounted with casehardened, fine English scroll engraved rings with gold inlaid wire bordering. Even the hex head mount screw heads are engraved. The left barrel flat is marked "MAURICE OTTMAR - STOCKMAKER", the caliber marking "222 REM" is on the left upper flat and the right flat is marked "ROBERT SNAPP - METALSMITH". The action is casehardened with a relief gold inlaid bouquet of flowers in the center surrounded by fine English scroll engraving bordered by gold inlaid wire bordering. The right side of the action is signed by the engraver "BOUCHER". The top and bottom of the action, casehardened trigger guard and lever have the same engraving pattern and gold inlaid wire bordering and accents. The rifle is mounted with a fine hand checkered extra fancy, nicely figured English walnut forearm with a contrasting forend, casehardened sling eye, engraved and gold inlaid stock wedge and escutcheon, and pistol grip stock with a casehardened grip cap with the same engraving design and a gold inlaid wire accent, and casehardened two-piece buttplate, again engraved with the fine English scroll with a gold inlaid wire border, with fine hand checkering in the center and a casehardened sling eye.
BBL: 24 inch part octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 222 Rem
Finish: blue/casehardened/gold inlaid
Grips:
Serial Number: 37179
Condition: Elaborately master embellished, in near mint condition with a few barely noticeable handling marks overall. This is simply an exquisite, masterfully engraved, gold inlaid and stocked, exhibition quality Martini rifle.
Remington Hepburn No. 3 Target Model Single Shot Rifle
Lot # 1010 (Sale Order: 11 of 964)
Estimate: $6000 - $8500
This lever activated falling block single shot target rifle was designed by Lewis Hepburn and was manufactured from 1883 to 1907 with approximately 10,000 in total production. The absent front sight has been removed and the base remains. The rear sight is an adjustable sporting sight. There is a mid-range Vernier tang sight. The top barrel flat is marked "E. REMINGTON & SONS. ILION. N.Y." between the rear sight and breech, the lower right side of the receiver is marked "HEPBURNS PAT. / OCT 7TH 1879" and the serial number is marked on the lower tang. The barrel under the forearm is marked with "762" and "40 2 1/2" ahead of the forearm. Blue barrel, breechblock, hammer and trigger, casehardened remaining metal parts and mounted with a smooth forearm with an iron forend insert, and multi point checkered round knob pistol grip stock with iron carbine style buttplate.
BBL: 32 3/8 inch part octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 40-2 1-2
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: 767
Condition: Very fine plus. The barrel retains 85% original blue finish with areas thinning to a smooth plum patina and some scattered minor spotting. The breechblock, hammer and trigger retain 99% of the original bright blue finish. The receiver retains 80% plus of the original, slightly faded case colors. The trigger guard/lower tang retain 70% original case colors mainly in the protected areas with a smooth mottled gray patina and the buttplate retains 75% original bright case colors. The wood is excellent with a few very minor pressure dents and dings, with sharp checkering. The markings are clear. The action is excellent.
This lever activated falling block single shot target rifle was designed by Lewis Hepburn and was manufactured from 1883 to 1907 with approximately 10,000 in total production. The absent front sight has been removed and the base remains. The rear sight is an adjustable sporting sight. There is a mid-range Vernier tang sight. The top barrel flat is marked "E. REMINGTON & SONS. ILION. N.Y." between the rear sight and breech, the lower right side of the receiver is marked "HEPBURNS PAT. / OCT 7TH 1879" and the serial number is marked on the lower tang. The barrel under the forearm is marked with "762" and "40 2 1/2" ahead of the forearm. Blue barrel, breechblock, hammer and trigger, casehardened remaining metal parts and mounted with a smooth forearm with an iron forend insert, and multi point checkered round knob pistol grip stock with iron carbine style buttplate.
BBL: 32 3/8 inch part octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 40-2 1-2
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: 767
Condition: Very fine plus. The barrel retains 85% original blue finish with areas thinning to a smooth plum patina and some scattered minor spotting. The breechblock, hammer and trigger retain 99% of the original bright blue finish. The receiver retains 80% plus of the original, slightly faded case colors. The trigger guard/lower tang retain 70% original case colors mainly in the protected areas with a smooth mottled gray patina and the buttplate retains 75% original bright case colors. The wood is excellent with a few very minor pressure dents and dings, with sharp checkering. The markings are clear. The action is excellent.
Unique Unmarked 19th Century Prototype Single Shot Falling Block Rifle Chambered for Sharps Cartridg
Lot # 1011 (Sale Order: 12 of 964)
Estimate: $4500 - $5500
This rifle features a 30 inch heavy part octagon barrel that appears to be chambered for the 40-50 bottle necked Sharps cartridge and fitted with a globe front sight, and no provisions for a rear sight. The falling block action is gilded and features a hand done "jewelling". The trigger guard also serves as the action lever. The hammer must be at half cock in order for the action to function. It is equipped with a mid-range tang mounted peep sight. There are no markings on the rifle and it is mounted with a smooth varnished deluxe walnut forearm and straight grip stock with a carbine style steel buttplate.
BBL: 30 inch part octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 40-50 Sharps
Finish: blue/gold
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Very fine. The barrel has a smooth plum patina with streaks of the original blue finish. The action retains 95% gilding with some flaking on either side of the breech block. The wood is excellent with 99% original varnish and showing a few overall scattered minor scratches and dents. The action is excellent. A unique prototype single shot rifle in the desirable 40-50 Sharps caliber.
This rifle features a 30 inch heavy part octagon barrel that appears to be chambered for the 40-50 bottle necked Sharps cartridge and fitted with a globe front sight, and no provisions for a rear sight. The falling block action is gilded and features a hand done "jewelling". The trigger guard also serves as the action lever. The hammer must be at half cock in order for the action to function. It is equipped with a mid-range tang mounted peep sight. There are no markings on the rifle and it is mounted with a smooth varnished deluxe walnut forearm and straight grip stock with a carbine style steel buttplate.
BBL: 30 inch part octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 40-50 Sharps
Finish: blue/gold
Grips:
Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Very fine. The barrel has a smooth plum patina with streaks of the original blue finish. The action retains 95% gilding with some flaking on either side of the breech block. The wood is excellent with 99% original varnish and showing a few overall scattered minor scratches and dents. The action is excellent. A unique prototype single shot rifle in the desirable 40-50 Sharps caliber.
Remington Hepburn No. 3 Sporting Model Single Shot Rifle
Lot # 1012 (Sale Order: 13 of 964)
Estimate: $2750 - $3500
This lever activated falling block single shot rifle was designed by Lewis Hepburn and was manufactured from 1883 to 1907 with approximately 10,000 in total production. Brass blade front and adjustable rear sporting sights. The top barrel flat is marked "E. REMINGTON & SONS. ILION. N.Y.", the lower left side of the receiver is marked "HEPBURNS PAT. / OCT 7TH 1879" and the serial number is marked on the lower tang. The barrel under the forearm is marked with the matching serial number and "38" ahead of the forearm. Blue barrel, breechblock, hammer and trigger, and casehardened action, lever, buttplate and trigger guard. Mounted with a smooth forearm with an iron forend insert, and checkered round knob pistol grip stock with iron carbine style buttplate.
BBL: 30 inch part octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 38 CF
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: 3342
Condition: Very fine. The barrel retains 75% original thin blue finish with areas of smooth plum patina. Almost all of the bright fire blue finish remains on the hammer. The action retains 60% original case colors mostly in protected areas with a smooth brown and mottled gray patina on the balance. The buttplate has a smooth mottled gray patina with flashes of original case colors. The wood is also very fine with some scattered minor dents and scratches, and very crisp checkering. The markings are clear. The action is excellent.
This lever activated falling block single shot rifle was designed by Lewis Hepburn and was manufactured from 1883 to 1907 with approximately 10,000 in total production. Brass blade front and adjustable rear sporting sights. The top barrel flat is marked "E. REMINGTON & SONS. ILION. N.Y.", the lower left side of the receiver is marked "HEPBURNS PAT. / OCT 7TH 1879" and the serial number is marked on the lower tang. The barrel under the forearm is marked with the matching serial number and "38" ahead of the forearm. Blue barrel, breechblock, hammer and trigger, and casehardened action, lever, buttplate and trigger guard. Mounted with a smooth forearm with an iron forend insert, and checkered round knob pistol grip stock with iron carbine style buttplate.
BBL: 30 inch part octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 38 CF
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: 3342
Condition: Very fine. The barrel retains 75% original thin blue finish with areas of smooth plum patina. Almost all of the bright fire blue finish remains on the hammer. The action retains 60% original case colors mostly in protected areas with a smooth brown and mottled gray patina on the balance. The buttplate has a smooth mottled gray patina with flashes of original case colors. The wood is also very fine with some scattered minor dents and scratches, and very crisp checkering. The markings are clear. The action is excellent.
Remington Rolling Block Takedown Sporting Rifle
Lot # 1013 (Sale Order: 14 of 964)
Estimate: $700 - $900
The top barrel flat is stamped "REMINGTON ARMS ILION, N.Y." with the bottom flat having the serial number and caliber marking. Lyman globe front sight, dovetail slot for rear sight and tang peep sight. Smooth Schnabel forearm and straight grip stock.
BBL: 22 1/4 inch octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 22 RF
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: 112199
Condition: Very fine as partially refinished (barrel and forearm). The barrel retains 90% blue finish showing minor thinning. The frame retains 95% original case colors. The wood is also very fine as refinished with some minor handling marks and most of the varnish remaining.
The top barrel flat is stamped "REMINGTON ARMS ILION, N.Y." with the bottom flat having the serial number and caliber marking. Lyman globe front sight, dovetail slot for rear sight and tang peep sight. Smooth Schnabel forearm and straight grip stock.
BBL: 22 1/4 inch octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 22 RF
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grips:
Serial Number: 112199
Condition: Very fine as partially refinished (barrel and forearm). The barrel retains 90% blue finish showing minor thinning. The frame retains 95% original case colors. The wood is also very fine as refinished with some minor handling marks and most of the varnish remaining.
Very Large Remington Arms Company Inc. Sign
Lot # 1014 (Sale Order: 15 of 964)
Estimate: $2500 - $5000
This Remington Arms Company Inc. sign is nearly 1 inch thick, 102 inches long and 5 inches tall (see image). The back has the number "9982". The sign is constructed out of metal, possibly bronze.
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Condition: Overall in fine condition. This unique as well as heavy piece of Remington history would make a great addition to an advanced Remington collection.
This Remington Arms Company Inc. sign is nearly 1 inch thick, 102 inches long and 5 inches tall (see image). The back has the number "9982". The sign is constructed out of metal, possibly bronze.
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Condition: Overall in fine condition. This unique as well as heavy piece of Remington history would make a great addition to an advanced Remington collection.
Six Boxes of Vintage Rifle Ammunition and Two Boxes of Vintage Primed Brass Cases
Lot # 1015 (Sale Order: 16 of 964)
Estimate: $1400 - $2250
1) E. Remington & Sons primed cases, 40 cal, 45 grains, 1 7/8 inches. 25/25. 2) E. Remington 40-70 cartridges, 25/25. 3) E. Remington primed 44-2 1/4 shells. 25/25, label altered with pen to match contents. 4) E. Remington 44-2 6/10 cartridges, marked "Remington Military Creedmoor Rifle." 10/10, "Military" struck with pen. 5) Union Metallic Cartridge 40 cal, 2 15/16 inch, 90 grain powder, 370 grain patched bullet Ballard rounds. 10/10. 6) UMC 32 Ideal Center Fire, labeled "SPECIAL". Sealed. 7) UMC 40 caliber Remington Rifle shells. 10/10, label altered. 8) E. Remington 44 Remington Creedmoor cartridges. Cellophane-sealed box.
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Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Fair overall, some glue edge repairs.
1) E. Remington & Sons primed cases, 40 cal, 45 grains, 1 7/8 inches. 25/25. 2) E. Remington 40-70 cartridges, 25/25. 3) E. Remington primed 44-2 1/4 shells. 25/25, label altered with pen to match contents. 4) E. Remington 44-2 6/10 cartridges, marked "Remington Military Creedmoor Rifle." 10/10, "Military" struck with pen. 5) Union Metallic Cartridge 40 cal, 2 15/16 inch, 90 grain powder, 370 grain patched bullet Ballard rounds. 10/10. 6) UMC 32 Ideal Center Fire, labeled "SPECIAL". Sealed. 7) UMC 40 caliber Remington Rifle shells. 10/10, label altered. 8) E. Remington 44 Remington Creedmoor cartridges. Cellophane-sealed box.
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Serial Number: NSN
Condition: Fair overall, some glue edge repairs.
Custom Cased Three Barrel Set Maynard Patent Model 1882 Single Shot Rifle/Shotgun
Lot # 1016 (Sale Order: 17 of 964)
Estimate: $1800 - $2750
This Maynard Model 1882 long arm comes with two rifle barrels and one shotgun barrel with each barrel having its own forearm. 32-40 caliber 24 inch rifle barrel with combination Beach front and ladder rear sights and marked with the numbers "40" and "15" on the underside. 20 gauge 20 inch shotgun barrel with a bead front sight and marked "10406". 25-25 caliber rifle barrel with globe front and ladder rear sights and marked "REBORED & RIFL'D BY J STEVENS A &T CO CHICOPEE FALLS". The right side of the receiver is marked "MANUFACTURED BY/MASS. ARMS CO./CHICOPEE FALLS/1882." The opposite side is marked "EDWARD MAYNARD/PATENTEE/MAY 27, 1851/DEC. 6, 1859" followed by "1873". The lower tang is marked with the serial number and a peep sight is mounted on the upper tang. Mounted with a smooth straight grip stock with a nickel plated brass buttplate. The partitioned takedown case is lined in red velvet.
BBL: 20, 24, 24 inch part octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 32-20
Finish: blue
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Serial Number: 10406
Condition: Very good. The 32-40 caliber barrel retains traces of original blue finish in the protected areas with the balance a smooth patina with some minor spotting/pitting. The refinished shotgun barrel retains 90% blue finish with mild pin point pitting. The 25-25 caliber barrel retains 20% of the blue finish with the balance a mottled gray patina with a few patches of minor pitting. The receiver retains 40% original blue finish with the balance a mottled gray patina with some light spotting. The buttplate retains 80% original nickel plating. The refinished wood is very fine with a few minor handing marks. The custom case has been refurbished/relined to fit the set.
This Maynard Model 1882 long arm comes with two rifle barrels and one shotgun barrel with each barrel having its own forearm. 32-40 caliber 24 inch rifle barrel with combination Beach front and ladder rear sights and marked with the numbers "40" and "15" on the underside. 20 gauge 20 inch shotgun barrel with a bead front sight and marked "10406". 25-25 caliber rifle barrel with globe front and ladder rear sights and marked "REBORED & RIFL'D BY J STEVENS A &T CO CHICOPEE FALLS". The right side of the receiver is marked "MANUFACTURED BY/MASS. ARMS CO./CHICOPEE FALLS/1882." The opposite side is marked "EDWARD MAYNARD/PATENTEE/MAY 27, 1851/DEC. 6, 1859" followed by "1873". The lower tang is marked with the serial number and a peep sight is mounted on the upper tang. Mounted with a smooth straight grip stock with a nickel plated brass buttplate. The partitioned takedown case is lined in red velvet.
BBL: 20, 24, 24 inch part octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 32-20
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 10406
Condition: Very good. The 32-40 caliber barrel retains traces of original blue finish in the protected areas with the balance a smooth patina with some minor spotting/pitting. The refinished shotgun barrel retains 90% blue finish with mild pin point pitting. The 25-25 caliber barrel retains 20% of the blue finish with the balance a mottled gray patina with a few patches of minor pitting. The receiver retains 40% original blue finish with the balance a mottled gray patina with some light spotting. The buttplate retains 80% original nickel plating. The refinished wood is very fine with a few minor handing marks. The custom case has been refurbished/relined to fit the set.
Frank Wesson Pocket Rifle with Matching Stock and Case
Lot # 1017 (Sale Order: 18 of 964)
Estimate: $900 - $1300
Part of the Model 1870 pocket rifle series of long barreled single shot stocked pistols, also known as "Sportsman's Jewel". Approximately 5,000 of these pistols were produced between 1870 and 1893. This is the Third Type with the external push button half-cock on the left side of the frame and a nickel plated iron frame. The barrel is blue and marked on the left side "FRANK WESSON WORCESTER, MASS./PATENTED MAY 31,1870". Equipped with a globe front and adjustable rear sights. The barrel turns on an axis to the right for loading and unloading, and has a sliding manual extractor. The hammer and spur trigger are casehardened and checkered. Fitted with smooth varnished rosewood. Complete with a nickel plated skeleton type shoulder stock numbered to the gun and comes in a wooden case with pull through cleaning tool, wire brush attachment and empty 50 count box for Remington-UMC 32 S&W smokeless CF cartridges.
BBL: 15 inch octagon
Stock: metal
Gauge: 32 RF
Finish: blue/nickel
Grips: rosewood
Serial Number: 2027
Condition: Very fine. The barrel retains 80% plus original blue finish with some small areas thinned to a smooth brown or gray patina, high edge wear, a small area of very minor pitting near the breech and a few scattered minor scratches. The hammer retains 50% original case colors with a smooth dark patina on the balance. The frame retains 99% original nickel finish with a few minor dents and scratches. The grips are very good with almost all of the original varnish and showing some wear and a few minor dings. The stock retains 95% plus original nickel finish with some minor flaking and light frosting. The case is good with chips and wear along the front edge and overall some minor scratches and scuffs.
Part of the Model 1870 pocket rifle series of long barreled single shot stocked pistols, also known as "Sportsman's Jewel". Approximately 5,000 of these pistols were produced between 1870 and 1893. This is the Third Type with the external push button half-cock on the left side of the frame and a nickel plated iron frame. The barrel is blue and marked on the left side "FRANK WESSON WORCESTER, MASS./PATENTED MAY 31,1870". Equipped with a globe front and adjustable rear sights. The barrel turns on an axis to the right for loading and unloading, and has a sliding manual extractor. The hammer and spur trigger are casehardened and checkered. Fitted with smooth varnished rosewood. Complete with a nickel plated skeleton type shoulder stock numbered to the gun and comes in a wooden case with pull through cleaning tool, wire brush attachment and empty 50 count box for Remington-UMC 32 S&W smokeless CF cartridges.
BBL: 15 inch octagon
Stock: metal
Gauge: 32 RF
Finish: blue/nickel
Grips: rosewood
Serial Number: 2027
Condition: Very fine. The barrel retains 80% plus original blue finish with some small areas thinned to a smooth brown or gray patina, high edge wear, a small area of very minor pitting near the breech and a few scattered minor scratches. The hammer retains 50% original case colors with a smooth dark patina on the balance. The frame retains 99% original nickel finish with a few minor dents and scratches. The grips are very good with almost all of the original varnish and showing some wear and a few minor dings. The stock retains 95% plus original nickel finish with some minor flaking and light frosting. The case is good with chips and wear along the front edge and overall some minor scratches and scuffs.
Stevens Model 414 Armory Model Single Shot Rifle with Scope
Lot # 1018 (Sale Order: 19 of 964)
Estimate: $1100 - $1600
Manufactured from 1912 to 1932. Heavy barrel with the two line J. Stevens Arms Company address marking on right side and "22-LONG RIFLE" on the left. Blade front and adjustable receiver sights, 10x Litschert adjustable for windage and elevation, and "S" shaped lever. Straight grip stock with single barrel band, sling swivels, and steel buttplate.
BBL: 26 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 22 LR
Finish: blue/casehardened
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Serial Number: 80020
Condition: Excellent. The barrel retains 97% original blue finish showing some mild thinning. The action and lever retain 97% original case colors. The stock is also excellent with a few minor handling marks. The scope retains 90% original blue finish and has clear optics. Mechanically excellent.
Manufactured from 1912 to 1932. Heavy barrel with the two line J. Stevens Arms Company address marking on right side and "22-LONG RIFLE" on the left. Blade front and adjustable receiver sights, 10x Litschert adjustable for windage and elevation, and "S" shaped lever. Straight grip stock with single barrel band, sling swivels, and steel buttplate.
BBL: 26 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 22 LR
Finish: blue/casehardened
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Serial Number: 80020
Condition: Excellent. The barrel retains 97% original blue finish showing some mild thinning. The action and lever retain 97% original case colors. The stock is also excellent with a few minor handling marks. The scope retains 90% original blue finish and has clear optics. Mechanically excellent.
Marlin Ballard No. 2 Sporting Rifle
Lot # 1019 (Sale Order: 20 of 964)
Estimate: $1200 - $1800
Manufactured from 1876 to 1891. German silver blade front and adjustable buckhorn rear sights with tang peep sight. The top barrel flat is stamped "32 LONG" at the breech. The left side of the receiver is stamped with the one line Marlin address above the two line patent dates marking. Blue barrel with the remaining surfaces casehardened. The matching serial number is stamped on the bottom barrel flat under the forearm and underside of the receiver ahead of the lever. Mounted on a smooth straight grip stock and forearm with a crescent buttplate.
BBL: 28 inch octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 32 Long
Finish: blue/casehardened
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Serial Number: 28514
Condition: Very fine. The barrel retains 90% original blue finish thinning to a brown with minor scratches (mostly on the underside). The remaining metal surfaces retain 40% original case colors with the balance a smooth dark patina. There is some minor pitting on the buttplate. The wood is fine with a couple deep pressure dents and some minor handling marks. Mechanically fine.
Manufactured from 1876 to 1891. German silver blade front and adjustable buckhorn rear sights with tang peep sight. The top barrel flat is stamped "32 LONG" at the breech. The left side of the receiver is stamped with the one line Marlin address above the two line patent dates marking. Blue barrel with the remaining surfaces casehardened. The matching serial number is stamped on the bottom barrel flat under the forearm and underside of the receiver ahead of the lever. Mounted on a smooth straight grip stock and forearm with a crescent buttplate.
BBL: 28 inch octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 32 Long
Finish: blue/casehardened
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Serial Number: 28514
Condition: Very fine. The barrel retains 90% original blue finish thinning to a brown with minor scratches (mostly on the underside). The remaining metal surfaces retain 40% original case colors with the balance a smooth dark patina. There is some minor pitting on the buttplate. The wood is fine with a couple deep pressure dents and some minor handling marks. Mechanically fine.
Frederic Remington's "The Buffalo Horse"
Lot # 1020 (Sale Order: 21 of 964)
Estimate: $1200 - $1800
Large bronze after one by Frederic Remington called "The Buffalo Horse" with Remington's signature. Measures 24 1/2 inches tall with a 14 inch long base.
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Large bronze after one by Frederic Remington called "The Buffalo Horse" with Remington's signature. Measures 24 1/2 inches tall with a 14 inch long base.
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Frederic Remington's "Cheyenne" Bronze Statue
Lot # 1021 (Sale Order: 22 of 964)
Estimate: $950 - $1600
Has Remington's signature and measuring 20 1/2 inches tall with an 11 inch long base.
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Has Remington's signature and measuring 20 1/2 inches tall with an 11 inch long base.
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Two Bronze Statues from Frederic Remington and Charles M. Russell
Lot # 1022 (Sale Order: 23 of 964)
Estimate: $1000 - $1500
1) "Trooper of the Plains" by Frederic Remington, 21 inches long and 19 inches tall, with brass strip accents and the signature on the base next to a stamp reading "FOUNDERS AUTHORIZED/EDITION No. 29/100", with a green marble plinth. 2) "Sleeping Thunder" by Charles M. Russell, 5 1/2 inches tall and 5 inches wide, signed "CMRussell" on the rear, on a green marble plinth.
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1) "Trooper of the Plains" by Frederic Remington, 21 inches long and 19 inches tall, with brass strip accents and the signature on the base next to a stamp reading "FOUNDERS AUTHORIZED/EDITION No. 29/100", with a green marble plinth. 2) "Sleeping Thunder" by Charles M. Russell, 5 1/2 inches tall and 5 inches wide, signed "CMRussell" on the rear, on a green marble plinth.
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"The Sergeant" Casting by Frederic Remington and "The Bull and The Bear" Bronze by P. J. Mene
Lot # 1023 (Sale Order: 24 of 964)
Estimate: $800 - $1200
1) This early vintage casting or recasting of the classic Remington subject of the Pony Officer with his dress hat and uniform show a determined look on his face. Signed on the back Frederic Remington with no foundry mark, rests on a square vintage marble plinth. Measures 12 inches tall x 4 1/2 inches deep x 4 1/2 inches wide. Frederic Remington (Am 1861 - 1909). 2) This classic struggle between 2 rival factors in the animal world shows the bull and the bear in mortal combat with the outcome too soon to tell. This classic animalier depiction is typical of the early French sculptures. Measures 12 inches long x 5 1/4 inches wide x 9 inches tall. P. J. Mene (Fr. 19th Cent.).
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1) This early vintage casting or recasting of the classic Remington subject of the Pony Officer with his dress hat and uniform show a determined look on his face. Signed on the back Frederic Remington with no foundry mark, rests on a square vintage marble plinth. Measures 12 inches tall x 4 1/2 inches deep x 4 1/2 inches wide. Frederic Remington (Am 1861 - 1909). 2) This classic struggle between 2 rival factors in the animal world shows the bull and the bear in mortal combat with the outcome too soon to tell. This classic animalier depiction is typical of the early French sculptures. Measures 12 inches long x 5 1/4 inches wide x 9 inches tall. P. J. Mene (Fr. 19th Cent.).
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Special Order Deluxe Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Single Shot Rifle
Lot # 1024 (Sale Order: 25 of 964)
Estimate: $3750 - $5500
Manufactured circa 1894. The top barrel flat ahead of the rear sight is marked "-MANUFACTURED BY THE-/-WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A.-" and "32-40" at the breech. The serial number is marked on the lower tang with the patent date marking directly behind the trigger. The rifle features a 32 inch part octagon barrel with a blade front and later replacement semi-buck horn rear sights. There is a factory installed sling swivel eye mounted on the underside. Single set trigger, casehardened receiver and lever, and mounted with a deluxe, nicely figured checkered walnut Schnabel tip forearm and pistol grip stock with a Swiss type steel buttplate with period modified toe prong and sling swivel eye.
BBL: 32 inch part octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 32-40
Finish: blue/casehardened
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Serial Number: 72555
Condition: Very fine. The barrel retains 75% plus original blue finish with some thinning and some scattered light spotting. The receiver retains 40% original case colors with the balance having silvered out, with some minor spotting. The lever has a smooth mottled silver-gray patina with strong original case colors in protected areas. The buttplate has a smooth mottled brownish patina. The wood is also very fine with most of the original varnish, some scattered minor dings and scratches, a few minor chips at the wrist, and crisp checkering. The markings are crisp. The action is excellent.
Manufactured circa 1894. The top barrel flat ahead of the rear sight is marked "-MANUFACTURED BY THE-/-WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A.-" and "32-40" at the breech. The serial number is marked on the lower tang with the patent date marking directly behind the trigger. The rifle features a 32 inch part octagon barrel with a blade front and later replacement semi-buck horn rear sights. There is a factory installed sling swivel eye mounted on the underside. Single set trigger, casehardened receiver and lever, and mounted with a deluxe, nicely figured checkered walnut Schnabel tip forearm and pistol grip stock with a Swiss type steel buttplate with period modified toe prong and sling swivel eye.
BBL: 32 inch part octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 32-40
Finish: blue/casehardened
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Serial Number: 72555
Condition: Very fine. The barrel retains 75% plus original blue finish with some thinning and some scattered light spotting. The receiver retains 40% original case colors with the balance having silvered out, with some minor spotting. The lever has a smooth mottled silver-gray patina with strong original case colors in protected areas. The buttplate has a smooth mottled brownish patina. The wood is also very fine with most of the original varnish, some scattered minor dings and scratches, a few minor chips at the wrist, and crisp checkering. The markings are crisp. The action is excellent.
