Auction No. 105 - Session 1
Saturday, March 28, 2015 | 10:00 AM Eastern
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Auction No. 105 - Session 1
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This sale by Amoskeag Auction Company features over 1600 lots of rare and historic firearms. View the entire catalog here.
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Winchester Model 1873 Third Model Lever Action Musket
Lot # 401 (Sale Order: 401 of 824)
serial #369604B, 44-40 WCF, 30” barrel with a bright near excellent bore with a couple of very small pits here and there. The frame, barrel, dust cover, hammer and lever retain 95-97% reapplied blue throughout with a few light clusters of surface oxidation present. The plain straight grip walnut buttstock and forend rate very good overall, as refinished, with a 3/4” crack along the left side of the upper tang and two small chips missing from the wood, one at the front edge of the frame and the other at the left side of the lower tang. The forend features synthetic inletted diamonds along both sides; the metal is slightly proud of the wood. Featured are a standard blade front sight and ladder-style rear sight. A nicely refinished Model 1873 Third Model musket. (156965-12) {ANTIQUE}
Estimate: 1500 - 2000
Estimate: 1500 - 2000
U.S. Model 1847 Artillery Musketoon By Springfield Armory
Lot # 402 (Sale Order: 402 of 824)
69 cal., 26” barrel with a good, evenly oxidized bore. The barrel and barrel bands have toned to a mottled pewter-brown patina with some scattered light remnants of pitting and moderate oxidation staining present. The hammer, lock and triggerguard are a slightly darker patina with an equal amount of oxidation staining. The lock displays the proper eagle motif in front of the hammer with “US” underneath and behind the hammer reads “SPRING / FIELD / 1853”. The left side of the stock, opposite the lock, displays the inspector’s stamping and the tang of the buttplate is properly marked “US”. The plain walnut straight grip stock rates good to near very good showing some added finish and several dings and handling marks present from the years. There is a 2 3/4” crack running from the back of the lock, a small crack at the toe and a 1/2” crack at the top of the sideplate. The original iron ramrod is present. A good to near very good example of a U.S. Artillery Musketoon with some honest wear. (156223-46) {ANTIQUE}
Estimate: 1500 - 2000
Estimate: 1500 - 2000
Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Falling Block Rifle
Lot # 403 (Sale Order: 403 of 824)
serial #104015, 32-40, 30” number 4 weight octagonal barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel has toned to an even gunmetal gray patina with scattered light oxidation staining present. The frame and lever have also toned to a similar gray patina with patches of staining present as well with a few traces of original case-hardened color remaining, mostly at the root of the lever. The Swiss style buttplate shows some tarnishing and light oil staining present. The smooth straight grip walnut buttstock and forend with schnabel tip rate about very good overall and features an ebony insert and a non-factory bench rest rod on the underside of the forend. There are a few 2-3” cracks and a small pea-sized hole at the toe, which has been rudimentarily repaired, as well as a small 1/2” crack and the rear of the tang. A globe front sight is present however the rear sight slot is blanked; the rifle has an incorrect replacement tang screw. A very shootable Model 1885 High Wall, made is 1918. (156741-41)
Estimate: 1200 - 1800
Estimate: 1200 - 1800
Manhattan Firearms Navy Type Percussion Revolver
Lot # 404 (Sale Order: 404 of 824)
serial #2647, 36 cal, 4” octagon barrel with a good, moderately pitted bore. The barrel and loading lever retain 40% original blue finish, the balance toned to pewter with silvering on the edges and light impact marks surrounding the wedge. The five-shot, 10 stop cylinder rates very good to near excellent overall with an excellent scene and a light turn ring present. The frame retains 95% original blue with some toning to pewter on the bottom front edge of the frame where the serial number is stamped. The grip frame is a tarnished goldenrod patina with small amounts of original silver remaining in protected areas. The one-piece walnut grip rates very good to near excellent, as refinished, with some light dings and dents. All of the numbered parts match, including the wedge, and the revolver times and locks nicely. An excellent example of a first series Manhattan Navy type revolver. (156655-5) {ANTIQUE} [Manhattanfirearms.com Collection]
Estimate: 1200 - 1800
Estimate: 1200 - 1800
Rare Manhattan Firearms Navy Type Percussion Revolver
Lot # 405 (Sale Order: 405 of 824)
serial #601, 36 cal, 6” octagon barrel with an about very good bore with lightly scattered pitting. The barrel and loading lever show even oxidation staining throughout and light pinprick pitting in a few areas and have toned to mottled pewter-brown; the wedge and surrounding area both show light impact marks. The five-shot, 10 stop cylinder rates good to near very good overall and has toned to a similar patina as the barrel with some light pitting at the nipples and front face of the cylinder; the scene rates good and is faded but still visible. The frame has toned to pewter-brown as well with some very minor pinprick pitting. The grip frame has mostly toned to a goldenrod patina with about 30% faded silver finish remaining. The one-piece walnut grips rate good with added finish and a 1/2” chip at the bottom left side and a few minor chips on the edges as well. Each top corner of the grip has a crack running through it on both sides as well as a vertical 1” hairline crack on the top left as well. This is a very desirable and rare 6” barreled first series Navy type revolver with all matching numbers; the action still times and locks up very nicely. An honest and desirable first series Manhattan Navy type revolver. (156655-4) {ANTIQUE} [Manhattanfirearms.com Collection]
Estimate: 1200 - 1800
Estimate: 1200 - 1800
Early Allen & Wheelock Sidehammer Navy Revolver
Lot # 406 (Sale Order: 406 of 824)
serial #110, 36 cal, 5 1/2” octagon barrel with a fair bore with moderate pitting throughout. The metal surfaces have been lightly cleaned to bright gunmetal gray throughout with several remnants of pinprick pitting and oxidation staining present; the cylinder displays a faded engraved forest scene of several deer. The areas surrounding the hammer have been lightly oil stained. The smooth walnut grips rate very good with some old added finish and dings and dents from the years as well as a 1/2” chip at the back right edge at the bottom. The barrel number matches the rotating cylinder plate number and the gun times and locks nicely. Overall a very honest example of a sought after early model Allen & Wheelock Navy sidehammer revolver. (156889-100) {ANTIQUE}
Estimate: 1200 - 1800
Estimate: 1200 - 1800
Unmarked Belgian Guild Boxlock Double Shotgun
Lot # 407 (Sale Order: 407 of 824)
serial #1416, 410 bore, 29 1/2” matted rib barrels both choked modified with bright excellent bores. The reblacked barrels retain 98% finish with the exception of a few light handling marks. The frame and triggerguard are lightly decorated with simple scroll design with borders and have toned to gunmetal gray with light clusters of brown oxidation staining present. The half pistolgrip round knob checkered walnut buttstock and splinter forend rate excellent, as refinished, with some light handling marks present. The checkering has been nicely chased and the length of pull to the red rubber Hawkins recoil pad is 15 3/8” to the leading trigger with drops of 1 1/2” and 2 1/4”. A nicely redone Belgian Guild 410 bore double that shoulders beautifully. (157034-23)
Estimate: 1200 - 1800
Estimate: 1200 - 1800
Ultra Light Arms Model 24 Bolt Action Rifle
Lot # 408 (Sale Order: 408 of 824)
serial #97-088, 270 Win, 26” barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 99% original satin blue finish. The smooth red Kevlar pistolgrip stock with flared left side cheekpiece rates near excellent displaying green and white stenciled leaf camouflage patterning throughout and some minor handling marks. A one-piece receiver mount is currently fixed on the rifle. A pair of Weaver 1” scope rings and 1” detachable sling swivels are included. An excellent example overall that would make a fantastic hunting rifle for harvesting cervidae. (157022-48) [Mark Benenson Collection]
Estimate: 1200 - 1800
Estimate: 1200 - 1800
L.C Smith Eagle Grade Sidelock Double Ejectorgun
Lot # 409 (Sale Order: 409 of 824)
serial #7614E, 20 Ga, 28” matted rib barrels choked full and improved modified with a very good moderately pitted bore with small dent 6” from the left muzzle. The barrels have a minimum wall thickness of .015” at 6” from the muzzles and retain 85% added finish displaying most loss towards the breech and where the manufacture name is stamped on the barrels. The lightly polished frame with faded engraving shows a flying pheasant on the left and a flying duck on the right, an eagle on the top lever and shows light traces of its case colors throughout. The checkered walnut pistolgrip buttstock rates very good displaying light scratches and dings over a thinning and drying finish. The beavertail forend rates good to very good showing a pervious repair on the bottom of the forend which has been painted black to blend into the wood, unfortunately the repair was poor and has re-cracked. This shotgun features ejectors, an automatic safety and a hard rubber white line recoil pad providing a length of pull of 14 1/2” with drops of 1 1/2” and 2 1/2”. This lovely shotgun would be excellent choice for an LC Smith collector to refinish. (176520-470) [Richard “Stretch” Kennedy Collection]
Estimate: 1000 - 1500
Estimate: 1000 - 1500
Winchester Model 12 Slide Action Shotgun
Lot # 410 (Sale Order: 410 of 824)
serial #1614186, 28 Ga, 27” ventilated rib barrel with a Lyman choke Cutts compensator choked spreader with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 98% plus original blue finish showing light handling marks and finish loss on the magazine tube from operational use. The checkered walnut pistolgrip buttstock and forend rate very good to excellent displaying two drying cracks about 2” long on both sides of the buttstock in the highly figured wood. There is a black checkered buttplate present which has a white substance covering 50% of its surfaces; the plate provides a length of pull of 14”. Overall a lovely 1957 Winchester model 12 in near excellent condition. (177007-8) {C&R}
Estimate: 1200 - 1800
Estimate: 1200 - 1800
L.C Smith Specialty Grade Sidelock Double Ejectorgun
Lot # 411 (Sale Order: 411 of 824)
serial #215554, 12 Ga, 28” matted rib barrels choked full and modified with bright excellent bores. The barrels retain 85% original blue finish showing loss in areas from cleaned pinprick pitting on both sides of the barrel and at the muzzle, there are a few rub marks as well. There is a small ding on the right barrel 2 1/2” from the muzzle. The frame and lock plates have toned to smoke gray case colors displaying original colors in the protected areas, there are a few small areas of oxidation stains present. The frame is engraved in the typical loose flowing specialty grade and game bird scenes is present, the right showing a flying duck and the left has a quail. The checkered walnut pistolgrip buttstock and splintered forend with a ebony insert tip rate excellent as refinished displaying a few light handling marks over a dark glossy varnish. The gun is equipped with a automatic safety, double triggers, ejectors and a black grooved buttplate which provides a length of pull of 14 1/8” with drops of 1 1/2” and 2 3/4”. An excellent candidate for the October woods. (177045-1) {C&R}
Estimate: 1800 - 2200
Estimate: 1800 - 2200
Belgian Browning Auto 22 Grade Ii Semi-Auto Rifle
Lot # 412 (Sale Order: 412 of 824)
serial #8T80182, 22 LR, 19” barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 99% plus original blue finish. The frames satin chrome surfaces rate excellent and display a game scene on both sides and the top of the receiver; the left side is signed by the engraver under the scene. The high grade checkered walnut pistolgrip stock and forend rate excellent with the exception of a few light handling marks. The rifle wears a folding rear and gold bead dovetail front sight. A lovely, engraved Browning Auto 22. (177025-1)
Estimate: 1500 - 2000
Estimate: 1500 - 2000
Winchester Model 71 Lever Action Rifle
Lot # 413 (Sale Order: 413 of 824)
serial #46354, 348 Win, 23” barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barrel retains 95% original blue finish displaying a few light scattered scratches and slight finish loss at the muzzle. The frame retains about 90% original blue finish showing finish loss on the high edges, loading gate and on the bottom of the frame likely from operational use. The lever has lost 50% of its finish with the majority being the contact areas. The magazine cap and nosecap show light rub marks as well. The smooth walnut pistolgrip buttstock and forend rate excellent displaying a few light handling marks over a glossy finish. The gun is equipped with a front sight; the rear sight has been replaced with a slot black. A rear Lyman 66A rear aperture sight is present on the frame and a Pachmayr white line recoil pad has been added to the buttstock. Made in 1957 this is a classic lever rifle that is in excellent condition and would be a great addition to any Winchester collection or for use as a hunting rifle (177034-49)
Estimate: 1800 - 2200
Estimate: 1800 - 2200
Parker Ghe Boxlock Double Ejectorgun
Lot # 414 (Sale Order: 414 of 824)
serial #172031, 12ga, 32” matted rib barrels choked full and modified with bright excellent bores. The barrels have toned to a light brown patina showing scattered traces of original blue and areas of scattered light pitting which have some traces of added cold blue to the areas with scattered dings. The frame is engraved in pattern with a pair of birds on both sides and the bottom surrounded by some simple stylized scroll and borders and exhibiting a gray patina with scattered oxidation stains. The checkered walnut pistolgrip stock and forend rates excellent as refinished. The stock wears a Parker gripcap and a red Noshoc hard rubber recoil pad providing a length of pull of 14 1/14” with drops of 2” and 2 1/2”. The gun features double triggers, ejectors, and automatic safety. It is built on a Number 2 frame and the action is tight. (176837-11) {C&R}
Estimate: 1500 - 2000
Estimate: 1500 - 2000
Winchester Model 52 Bolt Action Rifle
Lot # 415 (Sale Order: 415 of 824)
serial #39353, 22 Lr, 28” barrel with a bright excellent bore. The metal surfaces retain 95% original blue finish displaying scattered spots of brown and surface oxidation. The triggerguard and barrel band is toning to a brown patina. The walnut straight grip stock rates very good as refinished displaying scattered scratches and dings over a dark varnish. The gun wears a Marble rear aperture sight, a Redfield front globe sight and its original hard rubber recoil pad which has been reattached with nails. Overall a nice Winchester model 52 made in 1937 which has plenty of life left. (177076-D30190) {C&R}
Estimate: 1200 - 1800
Estimate: 1200 - 1800
Jacob Rupertus Pepperbox Pistol
Lot # 416 (Sale Order: 416 of 824)
serial #2213, 22 RF, 3" eight barrel cluster with oxidized bores. The barrel, rotating breech and hammer are an overall pewter with scattered pinprick pitting most prominent at the muzzle. The brass frame is a pleasing ochre patina with some spots of light tarnish. The pistol has been fitted with a set of of cream colored antique ivory grips having some faint drying crack highlights on the butt. An overall fine example Rupertus pepperbox pistol. (56020-239) {ANTIQUE}
Estimate: 1200 - 1800
Estimate: 1200 - 1800
Brown Manufacturing Southerner Deringer
Lot # 417 (Sale Order: 417 of 824)
serial #3125, .41 RF, 2 1/2" octagon barrel with a fine bore having crisp bright rifling with scattered light pitting and fine oxidation. The barrel is plum brown with traces of original blue and light gray along the edges along with a few spots of sparse oxidation staining. The frame is an overall dull ochre with sharp edges, the side flats engraved with loose decorative scroll and light punch dot shading. The hammer and trigger are overall gray brown with some light oxidation on the hammer sides along the frame. The smooth rosewood grips rate very good with light handling marks, traces of original varnish and are stamp-numbered to the gun on both panels. The frame, barrel and extractor are numbered alike. The barrel-to-frame fit has loosened slightly, action remains mechanically crisp and the screws show very minor slot wear. An about fine exampled engrave Brown deringer. (56229-442) {ANTIQUE} [Elliott Riggs Collection]
Estimate: 1500 - 2000
Estimate: 1500 - 2000
Excellent Brown Manufacturing Southerner Deringer
Lot # 418 (Sale Order: 418 of 824)
serial #6581, .41 RF, 2 1/2" octagon barrel with an excellent bore having bright crisp rifling with scattered fine frosting and fine pinprick pitting. The metal surfaces retain about 95% original nickel with light handling marks and a few spots of light flaking. The barrel markings remain crisp and the hammer has some minor light pitting. The smooth rosewood grips rate very good with light wear, good traces of original varnish and a full-length repaired crack in the left panel. The frame and barrel are numbered alike, the extractor is no longer present. The barrel-to-frame fit is only slightly loose and the action remains crisp mechanically. A great looking excellent example iron frame Southerner. (56229-504) {ANTIQUE} [Elliott Riggs Collection]
Estimate: 1800 - 2400
Estimate: 1800 - 2400
Remington Model 1863 Zouave Percussion Contract Rifle
Lot # 419 (Sale Order: 419 of 824)
.58 cal., 33" seven groove round barrel with a very good bore still having good rifling with modest oxidation and pinprick pitting the entire length. The barrel and lock retain about 85% quality added blue finish with scattered oxidation staining and pinprick pitting, more moderate towards the rear of the barrel and bolster leaving the barrel markings and tang date partially visible; the lock markings remain fully visible and "1863" date matches the tang. The brass furniture has an overall ochre patina with tarnish and light staining. The walnut stock rates very good overall showing a light cleaning with slightly rounded edges, a small thin crack at the upper lock screw, a handful of light handling marks and two fading cartouches in what appears to be an added light varnish. The lock remains crisp and strong, a tulip tip ramrod is present along with an extra nipple in the patchbox. An overall very good refinished Zouave rifle. (56595-2) {ANTIQUE}
Estimate: 1500 - 2000
Estimate: 1500 - 2000
U.S. Model 1902 Presentation Officers Sword By Reed & Sons
Lot # 420 (Sale Order: 420 of 824)
32" slightly curved blade with unstopped fullers, 37 3/8" overall length. The blade shows very fancy etch with lightly fading gold wash with floral scroll, panoplies of arms, "L. C. McCormick" in sunray burst on the its obverse with reverse having similar decoration with "U.S." monogram; reverse ricasso is marked "JACOB / REED & SONS / PHILADELPHIA / PA.". The condition of the blade is fine to near excellent with some scattered light oxidation staining more congregated at the tip. The nickel hilt with foliate and martial guard rates near excellent with traces of silver plate in protected areas along with some minor handling marks and spots of tarnish within the grooves. The metal scabbard is nickel plated with a fancy pierced U.S. Eagle scrolled hanger and drag, decorative martial and scroll engraving along with "To Captain / L.J. McCormick, / from the men of Co. D. 343 Infantry U.S.N.A. / Nov. 2 1917". The scabbard remains bright with some minor light scuffs and light tarnish on the drag. A fabulous model 1902 officers sword with presentation. (56964-51)
Estimate: 1800 - 2200
Estimate: 1800 - 2200
Moore Patent Firearms Company No. 1 Deringer
Lot # 421 (Sale Order: 421 of 824)
serial #299, 41 RF, 2 1/2" barrel with an about very good bore having scattered spots of pitting and oxidation. The barrel has proper early Moore markings and has an overall gray patina with scattered oxidation staining and good traces of original blue. The brass frame retains 97-98% original silverplate with light handling marks and spots of light tarnish. The frame is unengraved with only a small checkered oval on the backstrap and the screw heads show minor slot wear. An overall very good example early Moore deringer. (56915-36) {ANTIQUE}
Estimate: 1500 - 2000
Estimate: 1500 - 2000
Ornamental Turkish Flintlock Pistol
Lot # 422 (Sale Order: 422 of 824)
About .69 cal., 7 1/2" tapered octagon barrel with a very good bore. The barrel and lock show full coverage foliate engraving with gold embellished edges on the barrel flats; the scalloped steel buttplate is engraved with a star and foliate motif and the chiselled front extension steel triggerguard is decorated with diamond shapes and Orkhon script. The metal surfaces bear an overall pewter and brown patina with scattered fine oxidation staining with spots of more moderate staining on the buttplate. The walnut stock rates fine with a nice looking professional repair in the top of the wrist much darker than rest of the wood. The wood is decorated with full coverage flowing wire and geometric shaped German silver inlays, a few pieces of the wire are no longer present. The hammer and frizzen spring remain strong and the lock mechanically functional. A great looking highly embellished Turkish flintlock. (56915-27) {ANTIQUE}
Estimate: 1500 - 2000
Estimate: 1500 - 2000
Remington Military Rolling Block Saddle Ring Carbine
Lot # 423 (Sale Order: 423 of 824)
serial #9125, 43 Spanish, 21 1/2" barrel with an excellent bore. The barrel and barrel band retain about 80% original blue that is flaking to brown, the trigger, hammer and block retain nearly all of their original blue. The frame retains about 60% original smoky gray case color that is fading to gun metal gray throughout. The buttplate is mottled gray. The walnut stocks rate very good and have added finish with a few light dings, divots and bruises and there are some light chips along the edges. The buttstock has a few hairline cracks forming at the upper and lower tangs. The barrel is unmarked with the exception of a small "P" on the left side and is fitted with carbine sights. The saddle ring is intact. A very nice military carbine in a seldom seen state of condition, a potential investment opportunity. (46965-4) {ANTIQUE}
Estimate: 1500 - 2000
Estimate: 1500 - 2000
German Bockbuchsflinte Combination Gun By Robert Schuler
Lot # 424 (Sale Order: 424 of 824)
serial #1847, 20 ga./6.3x52R (25-35), 23 1/2" Krupp-Luftstahl barrels. The top barrel is choked improved modified and is bright the lower barrel has some very light pitting in the grooves. The barrels retain about 95-97% original blue that is flaking to a pleasing plum brown and mixing with light handling marks and some light gray. The scalloped frame, triggerguard and forearm iron all exhibit finely crafted foliate scroll engraving with game scenes on either side on the flats featuring upland birds on the right side and running deer on the left. The checkered walnut stocks rate very good and have most of what appears to be a professionally added finish. The wood has some very nice figure to the grain and overall light handling marks and flattened points on both. The pistolgrip buttstock features a horn buttplate and has a tiny crack forming at the upper tang and some very light chipping along the scalloped edges and triggerguard tang. The splinter forearm has a few small divots near the tip. Sling swivels are included and a small vintage compass has been installed at the base of the comb near the heel. The solid matted rib features a blade front sight and has a two-position folding rear leaf sight. Mounted to a set of German claw mounts is a Hendsoldt Klein-Dialyt 2 3/4X optical sight that features a fine crosshair reticle and has excellent optics. Other features include cocking indicators, a tang safety and an adjustable front set trigger. A lovely small frame, German made double barrel combination gun chambered in accessible and desirable caliber offerings, that would be an absolute joy to carry in the field and woods. (46972-2) {C&R}
Estimate: 1800 - 2200
Estimate: 1800 - 2200
Custom Full Stock Left Hand Flintlock Rifle By Hansberry
Lot # 425 (Sale Order: 425 of 824)
.50 caliber, 41 1/2" octagon barrel with an excellent bore. The barrel features a rustic brown finish with chisel engraved lines and spider web patterns around the muzzle. The top flat is marked "(((Hansberry)))" and the barrel retains about 85% original finish the balance fading to gray which enhances the antiqued appearance. The plain, unmarked lock is a mottled gray while the brass furniture and remaining metal surfaces have a mild patina. The full length maple stock rates excellent and features tiger stripe patterns along its entirety, along with some lovely raised scallop shell and foliate carved patterns and silver inlay lines that further enhance its appeal. The stock features a brass forend cap, wedge pin escutcheons (the rear ones being in a elongated star or starfish shape), ramrod thimble and tailpipe, sideplate, triggerguard, left side patchbox, curved buttplate and right side cheekrest with a star pattern silver inlay. Most of the brass pieces have scallop designed engraved patterns similar to the raised designs on the stock. The lock escutcheon plate has a feathered arrow design and the cheekrest star has simple line engraving. Rifle is equipped with a silver blade front sight and has a basic leaf rear. The original wood ramrod is included. The lock functions perfectly. A truly wonderful contemporary Kentucky style left hand flintlock rifle. A rifle of this quality and caliber of workmanship will only appreciate over time and would be a wonderful investment for a left handed shooter or blackpowder arms collector. (46948-3) {ANTIQUE}
Estimate: 1800 - 2200
Estimate: 1800 - 2200
