Auction No. 104 - Session 1
Saturday, November 22, 2014 | 10:00 AM Eastern
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Auction No. 104 - 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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Custom 1903 Sporter Magazine Rifle With Niedner Barrel
Lot # 376 (Sale Order: 376 of 711)
Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 5,000
serial #1275953, 400 Niedner, 24" custom Niedner barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces of the barreled action retain about 98% maker applied rust blue, the loss due to some light handling marks and light high edge and contact point wear. The bolt body is bright and shows a very fine random mottled burnishing while the bolt handle has been very nicely checkered in circular patterns on the top and bottom of the knob. The bottom metal shows a bit more wear, retaining perhaps 92%, with some minor scratches around the guard screw holes. The rifle's original DCM/armory-issue stock was used in the construction of the arm. Slightly deep comb flutes have been added, a hard rubber pistolgrip cap has been fitted and the stock has been coarsely checkered in a borderless pattern in area of grip and forearm. Additionally sling swivels have been added, the front-most hole from the original military swivel base neatly plugged at the time of the sporterizing. There is a small crack at the forend tip, it is tight, and the butt has been fitted with a heavy 1 1/4" Kick-Eez Sorbothane recoil pad (there is some damage along the left edge of the pad in the form of a torn-out piece which was then re-attached) giving a length of pull of 13 5/8". The rifle is sighted with a banded sporting front ramp with a sourdough style insert and a Lyman receiver sight in place on the rear bridge. While unmarked, the gun does not appear to have been sporterized by Niedner, merely barreled. The treatment of the bolt body and handle would suggest G&H work although the stock conversion is more rudimentary. The SRS "Summary of DCM Rifle Sales 1922-42" lists this gun by serial number as a "sporter", the underside of the barrel is Niedner-marked "1718" being a very late barrel, likely 1940, there are no initials. Nevertheless this is an outstanding large bore American caliber, and in this configuration, in a very affordable package. (36650-24) [Michael Petrov Collection]
Custom 1903 Rock Island Magazine Rifle By Wundhammer
Lot # 377 (Sale Order: 377 of 711)
Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 5,000
serial #237333, 30-06, 24" 2-13 dated barrel with a bright very good plus bore which shows strong rifling but with some light frosting within the grooves. The barreled action retains about 95%, somewhat later, but still rather old blue while the receiver shows some smoky blue and flaked case-hardened gray, with some very sparsely scattered very light pinprick pitting. The bolt body is a dark gray-blue with remnants of some light oxidation or light pitting on the extractor and a scattered spot or two on the knob. The bottom metal is a dull gray-blue, appearing to be original maker-applied, with light scratches and handling marks. The gun is stocked classic style without cheekpiece in a lovely grade of English walnut rating very good overall with much original varnish but with the overall dings and handling marks one would expect from a field-used arm. The wraparound checkering patterns are lovely with a delicate fleur-de-lis and very light flourish accents, the checkering somewhat flat top from years of field use. The rifle is equipped with swivel studs, a grooved buttplate providing a 13 1/8" length of pull, hard rubber gripcap, a nicely checkered trigger and the safety has been neatly metal-checkered as well; additionally the underside of the bolt has a very nicely checkered round panel and the tang of the action has been narrowed as Wundhammer was fond of. The gun is sighted with a Sheards style bead front sight in the original ramp and a longleaf Lyman receiver sight on the rear bridge. There is an additional hole, no doubt from a swivel stud, to the rear of the current front sling swivel. Originally this front swivel was affixed to a Wundhammer barrel band which is no longer present, it currently threads into a nut inletted on the underside of the forend tip; there is a small crack at the rear of the receiver tang, it is unobtrusive and certainly could be arrested if one wished. This arm is pictured in Custom Gunmakers of the 20th Century, volume 2. The trigger has been nicely tuned and the rifle is a lovely example of Wundhammer's work, showing some lovely grain in the butt. (36650-16) {C&R} [Michael Petrov Collection]
Custom 1903 Rock Island Magazine Rifle By Wundhammer
Lot # 378 (Sale Order: 378 of 711)
Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 5,000
serial #161216, 30-06, 24" 12-09 dated barrel with an about excellent bore which shows strong rifling but with very minor frosting within the grooves. The barrel retains about 75% original blue, the loss due primarily to even fading with some toning to pewter on the high edges and contact points, especially the front sight band. The receiver shows excellent original mottled oil quenched case-hardening, the tang neatly narrowed as we see on Wundhammer's guns. The bolt shows light operational wear with striker and shroud showing good oil quenched case-hardening. The bottom metal is a mix of pewter patina and some fading original blue, the triggerguard's front extension stamped with the flaming bomb and "NRA". The rifle is stocked classic style without cheekpiece in an extremely nice grade of American black walnut and rates very good with much original varnish and overall minor dings and handling marks consistent with a field-used rifle. The checkered panels on the grip are somewhat coarse and feature mullered borders with a nice wrap-around pattern on the forend. There is a scant schnabel tip, hard rubber pistolgrip cap and a nice coarsely checkered buttplate giving a 13 1/2" length of pull. The magazine cut off has been grooved on its flat faces, as has the safety, the underside of the bolt knob is neatly checkered in a circular pattern and the face of the trigger shows nice checkering as well. The rifle is equipped with sling swivels and is sighted with a Sheard style bead atop the original 1903 sight bases with a Lyman long slide receiver sight in place on the rear ring; the left side of the receiver shows two drilled-and-tapped holes, perhaps for some now-absent scope mount. Really a fine example of these very seldom-encountered rifles by this early master, touted as the first man to sporterize a 1903 rifle. (36650-23) {C&R} [Michael Petrov Collection]
Custom Mauser Magazine Sporting Rifle By Hoffman Arms
Lot # 379 (Sale Order: 379 of 711)
Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 5,000
serial #91839 (Hoffman arms No. 437), 30-06, 22" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 95% original rust blue, the loss is due to even fading and light high edge wear with some scattered very light oxidation. The bolt body and extractor remain bright with their nice mottled tiger stripe burnishing still vivid; the bolt is numbered "1810" at its root. The rifle is stocked classic style without cheekpiece in a very nice grade of English walnut. The stock itself rates about excellent with only scant minor handling marks from the years. It features a flawlessly executed wrap-over grip pattern with mullered borders with the forend showing a full wrap-around pattern of the same design. The stock features a nice bone forend tip, blued steel gripcap and a grooved steel buttplate giving a 13 3/8" length of pull. The action is numbered on its underside and the barrel is marked "SC 348". Interestingly there is a barrel band swivel in place but no provision on the stock for a rear swivel, the floorplate is hinged with inside-the-triggerguard release and the rifle has been fitted with a Timney Sportsman trigger. The gun is sighted with a nice sporting ramp front with stippled face and brass bead, its hood is also present; there is a Howe-Whelen bolt shroud sight in place on the rear of the bolt. The top of the barrel is appropriately marked "Hoffman Arms Co. Ardmore Okla No. 437" and the gun is pictured and discussed in Custom Gunmakers of the 20th Century. There is a small crack at the rear of the tang, it is tiny, and a bruise in the wood just behind it which does not impinge on the checkering. Really an extremely attractive and well-executed rifle with a very seldom-seen rear sight assembly; a lovely rifle. (36650-82) {C&R} [Michael Petrov Collection]
Custom 1903 Springfield Magazine Sporting Rifle By Bob Owen
Lot # 380 (Sale Order: 380 of 711)
Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 5,000
30-06, 22" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 95-97% original fading blue, the loss due to some light high edge wear but primarily even fading, with a minor ding or handling mark here and there from the years. The bolt body is still mostly bright, as is the bolt handle which shows a nicely checkered circumferential panel with floral engraving at the very end of the knob. The bottom metal shows quite a bit more loss, retaining perhaps 60% original blue, the balance fading to a dark gray and brown patina, the triggerguard bow slightly narrowed and sculpted. The rifle is stocked classic style with a rounded left side dual shadow line cheekpiece and rates very good plus with overall minor dings and handling marks from use afield. The grip shows nicely checkered panels with mullered borders which meet atop the wrist, the forend in a wrap-around pattern, with mullered borders, showing minor dings and flattened points from the years. The stock features a bone forend tip and blued steel gripcap which has faded to a brown patina, the length of pull to the grooved trap-door buttplate is 13 1/2", the plate nicely accented with light scroll. The sides of the stock are accented with tasteful relief-carved spear heads just ahead of the checkering pattern and there is an un-engraved silver monogram plate along the toeline. The rifle is sighted with a sporting ramp front with Lyman ivory bead blade insert, a lovely quarter rib with 3 folding leaf sights graduated for 200 yards, 300 yards, the last leaf being unmarked; the rib is nicely matted, the matting continuing onto the front ring; the rear receiver bridge holds a nice Lyman receiver sight. The receiver to the rear of the magazine cut off shows the nicely reduced conical style polishing Mr. Owens liked to do, the top of the receiver rear ring has been lightly flattened to allow for lower mounting of the rear sight bridge, the floorplate is hinged, the trigger has been finely checkered and case-hardened and the striker headless, ˆ la National Match style. The barrel ahead of the quarter rib is neatly stamped or engraved "RG Owen,". This gun is pictured in Custom Gunmakers of the 20th Century. While a very lovely example of Mr. Owen's work, the arm shows just enough wear that one could take it afield once again and enjoy a vintage hunting rifle as it should be, amidst the woodlands in crisp November air; the trigger is wonderful. (36650-70) {C&R} [Michael Petrov Collection]
Krieghoff Model 32 Standard Grade Over Under Shotgun Four Barrel Skeet Set
Lot # 381 (Sale Order: 381 of 711)
Low Estimate: 7,000High Estimate: 9,000
serial #8589, 12 ga., 20 ga., 28 ga., 410 bore, 28" dual bead ventilated rib separated barrels with bright excellent bores. The 12 ga. barrels are ProPorted with cylinder Briley screw chokes, the 20 ga. and 28 ga. barrels are cylinder choked, all with standard height ribs and the 410 bore barrels are choked modified with a high vent rib. This is a lovely four barrel set with all matching barrels retaining 98% original blue with a small minor wear spot of scuff here or there. The light scroll engraved frame and forearm iron retain 95-97% original blue, loss due to light silvering along the edges and a few minor handling marks on the belly of the frame. The checkered pistolgrip Circassian walnut stock and forearm were custom crafted by Master Gunmaker Jack Boyadgian of Seekonk MA. and rates fine with a thin hairline crack in the finish only in the right side of the grip along with other minor handling marks and is equipped with a hardened Decelerator solid recoil pad with some light cracking mainly at the toe. Shotgun is equipped with a single select adjustable trigger and ejectors. Included with the gun is a lockable Nasco aluminum case lockable with both key and combination, a red velvet lined interior, key and a copy of an June 23, 1995 bill of sale to the consignor from Katherine Sumpter who was the U.S.A. Sporting Clays champion in the 1980's before being employed by the Timerdoodle shooting club in Temple NH. A nice excellent example Model 32 four barrel set with attractive custom wood. (56845-1)
Krieghoff K20 Sporting Over Under Shotgun
Lot # 382 (Sale Order: 382 of 711)
Low Estimate: 5,000High Estimate: 7,000
serial #001063, 20 ga., 30" dual bead tapered step ventilated rib barrels with bright excellent bores. This is a lovely sporting shotgun. The barrels, top opening retain 99% original blue. The light scroll engraved receiver, forearm iron and release lever retain 99% bright silver nitride finish and the scroll engraved top opening cover and hinge buttons retain 99% original blue finish as well. The checked pistolgrip #3 Bavaria sporting Circassian walnut stock and schnabel forearm rate excellent with nicely figured grain more pronounced on the right side and the stock with a few light dings and blemishes and is equipped a solid decelerator recoil pad. The shotgun is equipped with a single adjustable trigger and ejectors and includes a factory aluminum case lockable by combination and key (not present), 00, 0, 1, 1+, 2 and 3 choke tubes with plastic case, spanner wrench and lightly worn cotton swab snap caps. An excellent condition beautiful K20 shotgun for upland birds or the range. (56905-2)
Krieghoff K80 Two Barrel Lightweight Skeet Set Over Under Shotgun
Lot # 383 (Sale Order: 383 of 711)
Low Estimate: 4,000High Estimate: 6,000
serial #20696, 12 ga., 28" dual bead tapered step ventilated rib separated barrels with bright excellent bores one of which is equipped with screw chokes and the other is a set of ported carrier barrels allowing the use of sub-gauge tubes. The screw choke barrels retain 95-97% original blue, loss due to a 2" area of light wear to the underside of the bottom barrel just in front of the forearm along with a couple light scuffs and blemishes. The carrier barrels retain 98% original blue with light contact wear behind the rear barrel band from forearm removal. The light scroll engraved receiver retains 99% bright silver nitride finish, the top-opening cover, hinge buttons and triggerguard are lightly scroll engraved as well and retain 97% original blue with a gold plated broken pigeon on the cover and a gold plated grouse on the triggerguard which shows light silvering along the right edge. The checkered pistolgrip walnut stock with adjustable comb and forearm rate very good with light handling marks and is equipped with a Pachmayr ventilated rubber recoil pad. The shotgun is equipped with a single adjustable trigger, ejectors and the safety button has been pinned. Included with the shotgun is a Nasco aluminum case with both key and combination, a set of (6) Kolar sub-gauge tubes, (4) .009 & (2) .012 choke tubes for the 20 ga. tubes, (2) unmarked choke tubes for the 28 ga. barrels both choked improved cylinder, (2) unmarked choke tubes for the 410 bore tubes choked cylinder and skeet, (2) skeet screw choke tubes for the the standard barrel, tube, spanner and (2) allen wrenches, hammer missing one end, white nylon striker, partially used solvents, case manual and keys. A nice very good plus to fine K80 skeet set complete with accessories. (56844-1)
Fine German Magazine Sporting Rifle By Kurt Jaeger
Lot # 384 (Sale Order: 384 of 711)
Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 5,000
serial #4214X3, 30-06, 24 1/2" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel retains about 90% original blue with the loss due to some rub marks along the top surface of the barrel and some scattered light handling marks, also showing some scattered light oxidation (rub marks may be steel wooling in an attempt to remove some of the fine surface oxidation that was there. The receiver is in a similar state of condition showing a bit more wear, it is overall engraved with very nice quality oak leaf and acorn decoration, even continuing onto the top surface of the boltstop. The floorplate is finished bright while the balance of the bottom metal is neatly blued. The front extension and bow of the guard have the same nice oak leaf and acorn decoration as the receiver, this motif continues onto the floorplate with a nice game scene vignette in its center of a leaping whitetail buck. The bolt body and extractor are bright and nicely damascened, both show some very sparse, very light oxidation staining here and there. The bolt handle has been forged low and swept for scope clearance and shows some light engraving, its underside has been flattened and there are checkered panels top and bottom; additionally a nice low scope safety has been fitted. The receiver races are honed bright, now showing some light oxidation with the follower engine turned, the bolt stop spring showing remnants of some engine turning with light oxidation. The rifle is stocked Monte Carlo style with a nice flared shadow line cheekpiece. The stock is English walnut and rates excellent with only very light handling marks here or there. The grip shows lovely skip-line checkered panels with mullered front borders, the forearm in a wraparound pattern, mullered front and rear. There are QD swivel studs installed and a nice domed ebony pistolgrip cap with a 3/4" maker-installed Pachmayr rifle pad giving a 14 1/2" length of pull. The rifle is fitted with a Jaeger fully adjustable trigger, the rifle was proofed in September 1957. The receiver supports a one-piece Redfield telescopic sight base which shows nice crosshatch engraving along its top surface with light oak leaf at its rear. Really a lovely rifle from this very respected and talented Mainz manufacturer. (36520-3529) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]
Franz Sodia Scalloped Dural Frame Boxlock Drilling
Lot # 385 (Sale Order: 385 of 711)
Low Estimate: 4,000High Estimate: 6,000
serial #21535, 12 ga x 12 ga x 30-06, 25" matted rib Bohler steel barrels choked improved cylinder and improved modified with bright excellent bores. The barrels retain 98% blue showing some slight fading at the muzzles and a couple of specks of oxidation on the rib. The Dural lightweight frame is fully engraved with well executed acanthus leaf scroll and shows an unblemished pewter colored finish, and the top lever and triggerguard carry a similar engraving theme and retain 98% blue. The pistolgrip stock and splinter forearm are made of highly figured European walnut and rate excellent with very fine well executed checkering. A fully engraved Dural metal bullet trap is fitted into the toeline of the stock and is set up for four rifle cartridges. The stock has a European style beaded right hand cheekpiece with carved flutes perfectly done. In addition there is a beaded strap carved into the back side of the grip. The stock is equipped with a rubber recoil pad providing a length of 14 1/2" and drops of 1 5/8" at the comb, 2 1/8" drop at the heel with 1/4" cast off, the comb being slightly hump-back, European style. There are sling swivels installed in the toeline of the stock and on the bottom barrel and the grip has a hard rubber gripcap attached with an engraved screw. This fine gun features double set triggers, side mounted Greener type safety, top tang selector button, sideclips, and cocking indicators. A lovely modern drilling by one of Austria's great makers in excellent overall condition. (176520-863) [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]
Impressive Custom Square Bridge Mauser Bolt Action Rifle
Lot # 386 (Sale Order: 386 of 711)
Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 5,000
serial #88087, 338 Win Mag, 23 1/2" barrel with bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 98% dark blue showing a few tiny dings. The bolt, extractor and follower are all finely engine turned, the bolt handle which is polished bright has two panels of checkering, and it has been forged and low-swept for scope clearance, the shroud with a low scope safety. The lovely black walnut pistolgrip stock is highly figured with rich alternating tones of black and shades of brown displaying some scattered scratches and tiny dings over a smooth hand rubbed oil finish. Checkering on both the grip and forend is done in a multipoint borderless pattern and is finely executed and remains crisp. The rifles embellishments include a smooth blued steel gripcap, a chinstrap carved behind the grip, a shadow line cheekpiece on the left side of the stock, a thin Pachmayr Old English recoil pad giving a length of pull of 13 1/2", a triangular horn inlay extending forward from the magazine cover, and an ebony forend tip. Quick detachable sling swivels are affixed to the toeline of the stock and to a barrel band. The gun is equipped with a banded sporting ramp front blade sight, a 5 leaf express rear sight with one standing and four folding, and a Paul Jaeger quick detachable scope mount with rings. There are no markings to provide a clue to the maker of this beautiful rifle but for the original German proof marks on action and the caliber stamp on the barrel. Certainly a fine rifle in a very versatile caliber which would handle all North American and many African game species. (12,116520-864) [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]
Fine Custom 1903 Springfield Magazine Sporting Rifle By Griffin & Howe
Lot # 387 (Sale Order: 387 of 711)
Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 5,000
serial #1273384, (G&H #549), 30-06, 22" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 98-99% Griffin & Howe rust blue with a couple minor handling marks with light dings here and there and a spot or two of very light oxidation. The bolt body is now blue showing remnants of the cross-hatched burnishing beneath that G&H is known for, the extractor still bright with the burnishing very prominent. The bolt handle has been low swept and sculpted and features two nice teardrop checkered panels while the safety has been modified by G&H, also low for scope clearance. The bottom metal shows a bit more wear, the front extension toning slightly to brown as is the bow of the guard, the bow also with some minor handling marks. The front of the floorplate is neatly thumbprint checkered for ease of removal and installation and the receiver tang has been narrowed as Griffin & Howe likes to do. The rifle is stocked classic style in a nice grade of English walnut with a rounded left side cheekpiece with top beaded edge. The stock rates excellent as neatly, professionally refinished, the very fine checkering neatly chased, the grip in a wrap-over pattern, the forearm pattern wraparound style, both with mullered borders, still exhibiting some remnants of dings and handling marks from the years. The bone forend tip is in place, the blued steel gripcap shows remnants of some light pitting and is primarily pewter, there is an oval silver monogram plate along the toeline neatly engraved "WJT" and the length of pull to the 1" ventilated recoil pad with leather face is 13 7/8". There is a detachable swivel stud along the toeline and barrel band stud ahead of the forend, the G&H quick-detach swivels are included. The rifle is sighted with a banded sporting ramp front which mounts a simple bead sight and the heavily knurled hood is included, while the rear of the barrel shows a very nice quarter rib fitted with three folding leaf sights regulated each for 100, 200 and 300 yards. The front receiver ring and top surface of the rib and sights are very neatly matted and the rear receiver ring holds a Lyman receiver sight. The left side of the receiver was neatly fitted with a G&H quick detachable scope base and rings which mount an Unertl 4X telescopic sight with post and crosshair reticle and bright excellent optics. The scope is housed in a very neat HH Heiser leather carry case for the belt with latigo-stitched seam, also stamped "WJT" on the flap. Springfield Research Service Summary of DCM Rifle Sales 1922-1942 lists this arm by serial number as a sporter, highly likely records will confirm it was shipped to G&H. Griffin and Howe, holder of the Abercrombie and Fitch records, show that in 1952 the rifle was consigned for sale at Abercrombie & Fitch by "Thomas H. White". In June of that year it was sold to sold to "W.J. Tracy" for $260; copies of these records can be ordered from Griffin and Howe. Really a very nice G&H rifle in a fine state of condition, with some very nice amenities and features, that likely still could be hunted while maintaining investment status. (36862-1) {C&R}
Westley Richards Magazine Rifle On Commercial Mauser Action
Lot # 388 (Sale Order: 388 of 711)
Low Estimate: 5,000High Estimate: 7,000
serial #43100, 425 Magnum, 25" barrel with a bright excellent bore. This rifle features a single magnum crossbolt and is a no frills rifle in very fine original condition. The top of the barrel is engraved "WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO LONDON" and bears Birmingham proofs. The action features an extended magazine well with removable floorplate and the top of the ring and bridge are drilled and tapped (filler screws present) for scope mounting. The rifle remains in excellent condition with metal surfaces retaining 97% original rust blued finish. The checkered pistolgrip buttstock is of walnut and rates excellent as well with 95% original oil finish and with sharp checkering. The stock is plain with no gripcap or forend tip and it has a 14 3/8" pull over a "Softee" White Line recoil pad. The rifle features sling studs mounted to base on bottom of barrel and in toeline of stock. The rifle is sighted with a large white bead front on ramp with hood and a single standing leaf rear barrel sight mounted on raised base. This is a very nice rifle in a nice chambering which is still commercially available. A fine Westley Richards magazine rifle manufactured in the late 1950's. (16520-379) {C&R}
Custom 98 Mauser Sporting Magazine Rifle With Auxiliary Under Barrel
Lot # 389 (Sale Order: 389 of 711)
Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 5,000
30-06, 22 1/2" G&H barrel with a bright excellent bore. The 16 3/4" auxiliary 22 Long Rifle under barrel also with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain about 98% nice quality hot immersion blue with the receiver showing some very light engraving and stippled top surface, the bottom metal with light borderline engraving as well. The bolt body is bright and nicely jeweled as is the magazine follower. The checkered pistolgrip European walnut stock is classic style with a squarish Germanic cheekpiece and rates very good plus to excellent with only light handling marks and some light crackling of the finish it shows a 14 3/8" length of pull to the Mershon rifle pad. The pistolgrip shows nicely checkered panels and has a nice bone gripcap with the butt showing a 3/4" European-style swivel, the forend with a Mannlicher-style loop swivel. The rifle is equipped with double set triggers, oversize push-button floorplate release, a checkered butterknife style bolt handle and a low scope safety. The rifle is sighted with a rotating three bead front sight in a banded sporting ramp dovetail, and a single standing leaf rear sight. The left side of the action has been fitted with a scope base and 3/4" rings which support a Carl Zeiss Zielklein telescopic sight with a three heavy post and fine crosshair European-style reticle showing about very good optics which are somewhat cloudy and dirty on the interior. There is a steel block mounted in front of the triggerguard extension into-which the breechblock of the auxiliary barrel pivots. It is captivated by a spring-loaded plunger, a similar plunger to its front actuates the extractor mechanism when the barrel is open. When the lower barrel is charged, a thumb lever on the right side of the tang is pushed forward to cock the lower barrel firing mechanism, and a thumb "trigger" to its rear, also on the left side of the tang fires the barrel. Overall a very interesting and no doubt very handy custom assemblage, really very handsome and somewhat ingenious. (6520-2843) [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]
Rare Hoffman Arms Company Double Ejectorgun
Lot # 390 (Sale Order: 390 of 711)
Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 5,000
serial #98598, 12 ga., 29" fluid steel barrels both choked a light full with bright excellent bores. The barrels retain about 80% original blue, the loss is some even light fading and toning with the some wear along the lower right edge of the right tube where it looks as though there was some light surface oxidation which was removed with steel wool. The right barrel is engraved "Made by Hoffman Arms Co No. 482" with the left tube engraved "Ardmore Okla 12 ga.", there is light engraving at the breeches and on the rib extension; there is no wall thickness noted below .035", closer to .040" over most surfaces. The barrels exhibit British nitro proofs for 1 1/8 ounce loads and are equipped with dual beads. The frame shows very nice vivid color case-hardening, toning only on the edges of the fences and the rounded portions of the belly. The gun features nice loose flowing scroll with foliate decoration on the belly of the frame. The right and left flats show pheasant and hunting dog motifs, the fences with foliate decoration, nicely matted along the top of the frame. Additionally the top lever shows some nice scroll and geometric decoration with a very nice scroll on the bow of the guard. The straight grip English walnut stock rates very good plus to excellent with minor dings and handling marks from the years. The checkering is nice with mullered borders and there are dropper points at the rear of the stock cheeks. The splinter style forend is in a similar state of condition with its hardware still exhibiting very nice color case-hardening. The length of pull to the Hawkins recoil pad is 13 1/2" with drops of 1 1/2" and 2"; the lower left and right leading edges of the stock show repaired chips, the left side appears to have the original chip re-affixed, the right side has had a piece very nicely spliced in. Lockup is tight with the top lever still slightly right of center and the gun seems to operate properly, the ejectors fitted very tightly to one another, occasionally one dragging the other up with it slightly upon ejection, it does not kick the shell out of the unfired barrel however; if the two are fired simultaneously they kick the shells robustly. Really a very lovely example overall in a very fine state of condition, Hoffman shotguns very rarely encountered. (36650-95) {C&R} [Michael Petrov Collection]
Hoffman Arms Company Boxlock Double Ejectorgun
Lot # 391 (Sale Order: 391 of 711)
Low Estimate: 2,500High Estimate: 4,000
serial #93372, 12 ga., 30" barrels choked about cylinder and full, with bright excellent bores. The barrels retain about 98% nicely restored rust blue with some minor fading, light scratches and handling marks, showing a few areas of water spotting and a couple spots of very light pinprick pitting. The right barrel is engraved "Made by Hoffman Arms Co No. 477" with the left tube engraved "Ardmore Okla 12 Gauge" with light geometric engraving on the breeches and on the rib extension; there is no wall thickness below .031" observed. The frame is now a dull pewter gray and is mostly smooth showing excellent quality scroll and foliate decoration around the hinge pin. There are game scene vignettes left and right of a dog and pheasant with the belly of the frame showing the same nice foliate and geometric borderline engraving, very Kornbrath-like. The top lever is nicely engraved as well and the tops of the fences are neatly matted, their sides showing a nice floral motif. The bow of the triggerguard shows nice quality loose scroll with geometric engraving on the long straight tang, there appears to be a repaired crack through the triggerguard tang screw hole. The straight grip English walnut buttstock rates about excellent as lightly, very professionally refinished, now reacquiring some minor dings and handling marks from light use, there are nicer dropper points at the rear of the stock flats; there is the beginning of a tiny crack on the left side of the safety, it is very small and not structural. The splinter style forend is in a similar state of condition and shows a couple minor dings along its sharp edges. The gun has had a spacer and NOSHOC recoil pad fitted, no doubt during the period of use, as they have quite a bit of age showing, the length of pull is 14 3/8 with drops of 1 3/8" and 2 1/4". Barrels and water table exhibit British proofs for ounce and 1/8 loads, the safety is automatic and the ejectors seem to work well. The gun locks up tightly but the lever seems to be at the end of its travel. Really an absolutely lovely Hoffman Arms-produced double ejectorgun with some very nice grain and superb engraving. (36650-94) {C&R} [Michael Petrov Collection]
John Rigby Magazine Rifle On Magnum Mauser Action
Lot # 392 (Sale Order: 392 of 711)
Low Estimate: 5,000High Estimate: 7,000
serial #5481 / 93885, 350 Rigby Magnum, 24" barrel with a bright, mostly excellent bore showing a bit of frosting nearer the the throat. This rifle is built on a single square bridge Mauser action with corresponding square flat on the breech of barrel at action. The rifle features a Magnum crossbolt and the floorplate has a push-button, triggerguard release. The top of the barrel is engraved "JOHN RIGBY & CO. 43 SACKVILLE ST. LONDON W." and on ring of action "RIGBY / 350 MAGNUM". The metal surfaces of rifle retain 98% restored blue finish with all markings remaining clear and fully legible and with just a few scattered light pits beneath the finish. The checkered pistolrip walnut stock rates very good plus with about 90% original finish remaining. A quality oil refinish would help this gun as it appears to have been stored where there was too much moisture which has affected the stock finish, the checkering remains very crisp. The steel pistolgrip cap has a trapdoor which holds an extra front sight. The rifle is sighted with a hooded ramp mounted front and single standing and two folding leaf express rear with graduated for 100, 300 and 400 yards. The rifle is equipped with factory sling studs, the front on a barrel collar and the rear in the toeline of the stock. The rifle has a 14 1/2" pull over a leather covered solid red rubber pad. A little clean up by a competent gunsmith would bring this rifle cosmetically back to 100%, functionally it is already at 100%. A fine British magazine rifle. (16520-4099) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]
Henri Dumoulin Magnum Magazine Rifle
Lot # 393 (Sale Order: 393 of 711)
Low Estimate: 6,000High Estimate: 8,000
serial #15512, 416 Rigby, 24" barrel with a bright excellent bore. This rifle is built on Dumoulin's Imperial Magnum double square bridge action with double crossbolts and full pistolgrip tang and top tang which extends onto the comb of the stock. The rifle features a nicely stippled quarter rib with single folding and two folding leaf express rear sight graduated for 75, 100 and 150 yards and hooded front mounted on banded ramp. The rifle is equipped with scope rings mounted on square bridges and has a forward sling stud mounted on barrel band with rear stud in toeline of stock. The metal surfaces of rifle retain 98% original blue finish overall with the bolt, follower and extractor all nicely engine turned. The top rear of the bolt is gold inlaid with the word "SAFE". The stock is of a fabulous piece of European walnut with finely checkered steel capped pistol grip, ebony forend tip and handsome shadowline cheekpiece. The stock is in excellent condition overall with 95% original oil finish remaining and with sharp checkering. The rifle has a 14 1/2" length of pull over a thin solid brown rubber recoil pad. This is a near new top quality custom dangerous game rifle by this well respected Belgian maker. (16520-2769) [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]
Rigby Big Game Magazine Rifle On Magnum Mauser Action
Lot # 394 (Sale Order: 394 of 711)
Low Estimate: 6,000High Estimate: 8,000
serial #5275 / 52670, 416 Rigby, 25" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The rifle is built on a single square bridge Mauser action with another second grooved flat on breech end of barrel and a single magnum crossbolt. The ring of the action is engraved "RIGBY / SPECIAL / 416 BORE / FOR / BIG GAME" and the top of the barrel is engraved "JOHN RIGBY & CO. 43 SACKVILLE ST. LONDON. W.". The rifle has a push button floorplate release mounted in front of triggerguard and is sighted with a beaded blade front in hooded ramp mount with a single standing and two folding leaf express rear graduated for 100, 200 and 300 yards. Metal surfaces of rifle retain 80% evenly thinning original blue finish overall. The checkered pistolgrip stock has a steel gripcap and was made without a forend tip. The stock rates very good plus with 90% plus original finish and with sharp checkering. The rifle has a 14 5/8" length of pull over a solid red rubber pad. The rifle is equipped with sling studs with the forward being mounted on a band at a step in the barrel and the rear in toeline of stock. This is a fabulous rifle that shows honest use but has a lot of life left in it. Rifle comes in a green canvas covered carry case with brass reinforced corners and maker label on interior. The interior partitions are gone and gun fits snugly, the case rating aboutvery good. A nice big bore Rigby magazine rifle. (16520-2869) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]
Francotte Grade No. 14 Boxlock Double Ejectorgun
Lot # 395 (Sale Order: 395 of 711)
Low Estimate: 8,000High Estimate: 12,000
serial #74765, .410 bore, 26" barrels both choked full with bright excellent bores. This cute little double gun features ejectors, a single selective "Infallible" trigger with Prince of Wales grip and splinter forend. The action features nice tight scroll engraving with makers name and address on each lock. The tops of the barrels are engraved "VON LENGERKE & DETMOLD / U.S. AGENTS NEW YORK" with matted rib and engraved breech section and rib extension. The action features double underlugs along with a Greener crossbolt. The condition is quite nice with the barrels retaining 97% original blue finish overall. The action retains about 80% original color case-hardened finish which is fading to a pewter colored patina with color still visible on the sides. The checkered round knob pistolgrip buttstock and splinter forend are of beautifully figured European walnut and have finely checkered panels on cheeks and rate excellent with 90% original oil finish remaining. A crossbolt is nicely hidden within the cheek panels, likely a repair performed by VL&D when this gun was resold by them in 1918. The shotgun features a 13 1/2" length of pull over its original grooved horn buttplate with drops of 1 1/2" and 2 5/8". The shotgun comes with a research letter from Bob Beach, Griffin & Howe Historian showing the gun being received at VL&D on Decemebr 21, 1912 and being sold to a Herbert Lawton on December 26 of the same year. Lawton sold the gun back to VL&D on June 15, 1918 and then resold to an "H.H. Work" on July 15, 1918. A wonderful little .410 which tips the scales at a smidge over four pounds. (16913-1) {C&R}
Merkel Model 203E Sidelock Double Ejectorgun
Lot # 396 (Sale Order: 396 of 711)
Low Estimate: 3,000High Estimate: 5,000
serial #36449, 12 ga., 30" ventilated rib barrels choked full & full with bright excellent bores. This lovely shotgun features hand detachable sidelocks, a Kersten crossbolt action and added Miller single selective trigger. The locks and action feature full coverage relief scroll engraving. In addition to the engraving, the stock has beautifully carved wedges of relief scroll to rear of locks. The barrels are date coded "1152" and retain 98% strong original blue finish overall. The action and locks retain virtually all of their original coin finish with the triggerguard retaining 95% original blue. The checkered pistolgrip buttstock and three-piece forend show some figure and rate excellent with 90% original oil finish remaining and with strong checkering. The shotgun has a 14 3/8" length of pull over 3/4" White Line pad and is sighted with a large white bead. A lovely Merkel. (16801-2) {C&R}
Mauser Type B Magazine Sporting Rifle
Lot # 397 (Sale Order: 397 of 711)
Low Estimate: 4,000High Estimate: 6,000
serial #78627, 8mm Mauser, 24" barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 98% original blue finish with some very light thinning in a couple of areas and some operational loss on the bolt; the bolt knob is slightly toning to pewter. The bolt stop, leaf sights, floorplate release lever and rear ring catch all exhibit vivid fire temper blue finish and the races are honed bright. The checkered pistolgrip classic style walnut buttstock features a schnabel forend tip, left side round cheekpiece, checkered panels at the grip with a wrap-around forearm pattern, factory sling swivels and a blued steel grip cap. The stock shows some minor dings and handling marks and is marked "GERMANY" on the right side of the buttstock. The length of pull to the checkered Mauser bone buttplate is 14". This fine rifle features a lever-release floorplate, double set triggers, a sporting ramp front sight with bead and hood, a two leaf rear sight, one standing and one folding and dual claw scope mounts integrated into the rear square bridge and nicely stippled front ring of the receiver. This superb rifle is all original and would surely make a fine collectors piece or shooter. (156520-860) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]
British Magazine Sporting Rifle By Charles Lancaster
Lot # 398 (Sale Order: 398 of 711)
Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 3,000
serial #8714, 275 Mauser (7mm Mauser), 20" barrel with a bright excellent bore. This handsome rifle is in truly fantastic condition. The metal surfaces retain 98% restored satin blue finish with a light handling mark here or there and some minor wear on the bolt body and handle; the claw extractor and races are honed bright. The barrel is maker marked "CHARLES LANCASTER. 151 NEW BOND ST LONDON. W." along the top. The checkered round knob classic style English walnut buttstock features a nice horn forend tip, checkered panels at the grip with a wrap-around forearm pattern, all neatly chased with mullered borders; a shepard's crook style sling eyelet is mounted on the toe line with a matching stud soldered to the underside of the barrel. The stock rates excellent as refinished showing some minor scattered dings and blemishes. At some point, the wrist appears to have cracked completely through and shows two tiny cracks on either side of the lower tang and a single crack at the top of the wrist at the receiver. A small repaired oval section on the wrist indicates there is most likely a screw holding the wrist together; the wrist does not flex and has been effectively repaired. There is a small crack beginning at the rear of the upper tang, in a small squarish repair that likely replaced a missing chip or flake. The length of pull to the plain steel buttplate is 14 1/2". Featured is a tuned single trigger, bead front sight and 3 leaf express rear sight, one standing two folding with platinum index lines. This rifle is outfitted with a one piece receiver scope mount with a Lyman Alaskan 2 1/2x scope with very good optics and post and crosshair reticle. Overall a beautiful British Mauser sporting rifle that would be sure to hold its own on the range or afield. (156520-2786) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]
Very Rare Mauser Kurz Action Single Shot Stalking Rifle
Lot # 399 (Sale Order: 399 of 711)
Low Estimate: 2,000High Estimate: 4,000
serial #2, 8.15x46R, 23" part round, part octagon barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 92-95% original rust blue finish with some silvering at the muzzle and some light scattered pitting and fading along the barrel as well as small specks of surface oxidation on the small ring receiver and triggerguard. The bolt body and knob show some operational wear and toning to pewter; the bolt face is completely enclosed for single shot specifications. The races and extractor are honed bright with minor tarnishing present and there are remnants of fading fire temper blue remaining on the bolt stop and rear leaf sights. The checkered round knob classic style buttstock with ebony schnabel tip and early raised stock flats rates very good showing some added finish and light dings and dents from the years; the walnut displays a pleasing fiddleback grain. Featured is a left side round cheekpiece and steel buttplate as well as factory swivels. The barrel has a full length integral hand matted rib along with a sporting ramp front bead sight and a one standing, two leaf rear sight; the single set trigger on this rifle is also a superb feature. Serial number 1 of this model is pictured in Mauser Original Oberndorf Sporting Rifles (Speed, Schmid, Herrmann) on page 167; serial number 3 has been located in Strasbourg, France. An overall very nicely configured single shot Mauser rifle with some fantastic features. (156520-3579) {C&R} [Richard "Stretch" Kennedy Collection]
Sig Sauer Model 556 Swat Short Barrel Semi-Auto Rifle
Lot # 400 (Sale Order: 400 of 711)
Low Estimate: 1,200High Estimate: 1,800
serial #JT006781, 5.56 NATO, 10" barrel with a 1:7" rate of twist and a like new, likely unfired bore. The metal surfaces on this SBR retain about 99% plus original matte blue finish and rate like new overall. Rifle features a collapsible folding Swiss style buttstock and pistolgrip and has a picatinny quad rail forearm. Rifle is equipped with the standard Sig front sight and rear diopter sight and has a full picatinny rail along the top of the receiver. This close quarters tactical rifle is housed in the original factory blue hard case with shipping sleeve which includes the manual, lock, rail covers and a single 30 round magazine. A compact package that offers the full power of the full size rifle with a bit more versatility and maneuverability. An as-new-in-box example that is subject onlyto a $5 Federal transfer tax. [Fully transferable on ATF Form 3 or 4] (46881-1)
